Monday, April 18, 2005

Google Satellite Images & Maps

If you click on this link, it will take to you Google's site and it's the White House.

If you click on this link, it's an image of Atlanta Motor Speedway. You can read the words "ATLANTA" at the start/finish line. AMAZING.

I'm here for YOU.

P.S. Don't be afraid to leave me a message telling me how much you love to content here. LEAVE IT NOW. Ok, too demanding.

Car 54.... where are you?

I haven't really posted any fun liks lately. That doesn't mean that I don't love you - I've just been busy turning 31 and celebrating my wife's bday.

Buying a business and having a baby. Working at a new job and doing yardwork. Making a new web site www.coastaloriginals.com and trying to get some sleep.

ANY WHO... it's amazing what's out here on the web for skip jacks to find.... go to http://www.zabasearch.com/ and search for yourself and people you know. Scary.

C ya's soon.

Monday, April 4, 2005

Easton Flooding



The second flood in Easton since September... it's horrible to imagine what they are going through... all pictures here.

Sunday, March 27, 2005

Happy Easter everyone!



It's Easter! The bunny came... and there were lots of treats for Paige.

All Pictures are here.

Saturday, March 26, 2005

Create PDF files for F-R-E-E

Ever wanted to distribute a document to multiple people or over the web but didn't want to worry about them having the same software or editing your masterpiece?

Well, CutePDF is here. It's free, forever and it works by selecting file - print from any program.

Recycle your old cell phone for cash

This handy little website will buy your old cell phone and send you and postage paid envelope to ship it to them. Not a bad deal.

Becky's 23 year old Motorola Star Tac wasn't one they would buy... so I guess we are still stuck with it.

Link here

Friday, March 18, 2005

You HAVE to see these pictures!


Click here to view a photo journal of the 2004 elections. I know this is a little dated, but in retrospect ~ could not be a better representation of what happened!

Wednesday, March 9, 2005

Psssssst. Peep. Peep



Easter is almost here, and Peeps are made right here in PA.

My sister likes them stale... she swears this is normal. Riiiiight. Well, now you can make your own Peeps at home.... and then let them get stale.

Link

Monday, March 7, 2005

Slacker Manager: The unspoken language of...

The unspoken language of...

...love the office. If a picture is better than a thousand words, then a person's body language has got to "speak" volumes. A lot of the focus on body language at work has been on how to avoid looking all twitchy and nervous. Not much is mentioned about how to use body language to get people out of your office. And I'm not just talking about that bare-toothed hiss that you've perfected. Here are a select few tips for your unspoken pleasure. Some are classics, others are more subtle. All are effective...

The Thousand Yard Stare
When you're done listening, but your conversational counterpart isn't done talking, consider the Thousand Yard Stare. Simply gaze at something way in the distance. Even if there's nothing but an unadorned wall behind them. This is so unnerving that most people stop talking almost immediately. The effect increases exponentially the farther you direct your eyes from their face. Staring directly over their shoulder is the most subtle and the farther your eyes stray from theirs, the more intense the effect. For additional oomph, throw in the Slack Jaw, where you breathe through your open mouth while staring into the distance.

The Slow Clap
The Slow Clap is exactly what it sounds like. S l o w c l a p p i n g. When your conversational counterpart says something particularly inane, the Slow Clap may save you some words you'd later regret. Three claps, adequately spaced, is usually sufficient to drive the point home. Use sparingly, as this technique drips with sarcasm and, when used unwittingly, will cost you friends. This is such an audible technique that somebody ought to include an example in their podcast.

The Stand
This is a powerful classic. Sometimes you've just got to get someone out of your office/cubicle so you can resume your solitare game. When other tactics fail, turn to The Stand. It's simple to implement. Just stand up. Take it easy, though. Too fast and you look like you're about to rush to the restroom. Too slow and you look like you're stretching your legs. No need to say anything upon rising. Just stand. If you're cramped for space when you stand up, don't give in--they'll move. Often they'll just say so long and be gone. If they don't take the hint, place your hand on the door to your office, or the edge of your cubicle opening. If all else fails, take advantage of their need to draw a breath and say, "Well, thanks for stopping by."

The Lip Smack
I must admit, this is a personal favorite. So much a favorite that it's lost some of it's effectiveness around my office. Everyone knows what I'm doing and they just make fun of me. I hope it works out better for you. To implement the Lip Smack, simply pretend that you're chewing gum loudly. The slower the better. Envision a cow chewing cud--that's about the rhythm you're aiming for. Don't be afraid to show that tongue. If your conversational counterpart hasn't witnessed the Lip Smack before, they'll be temporarily struck dumb. As I mentioned, this effect eventually wears off and they begin to make fun of you. You'll become a caricature of yourself. So don't overdo it.

The Fast Walk
Nothing says "urgency" like The Fast Walk. Incorporate The Fast Walk into your daily routine and watch people stay away from you. Turn it on as soon as you park the car at the office. The Fast Walk says you're busy. Combined with crossed arms, it says you're really, really angry. Unless you're walking in the direction of the restroom--use your own imagination to understand the unspoken message here.

Febrezeing
There isn't a lot to say here. If people see you spraying Febreze on the seat of your chair, they won't come around much anymore. By the way, Febreze really does work!

I think I'll stop now. You can see the downward spiral that's happening here. Anyway, these are just a few tips learned along the flourescent illumined corridors of my working life. Hope it's helpful along your way. Of course, there are many, many more bits of body language that you'll encounter at work. Some are explicit, others more subtle. We may revisit this another time. Well, thanks for stopping by.

borrowed from www.slackermanager.com

Saturday, February 26, 2005

TEXT-IMAGE.com

TEXT-IMAGE.com This site converts any image into text images.

What are text images? Imagine a billion 1's and 0's in different shades of colors making up a mosaic... pretty neat.

I'm here for you.

February Snowstorm



"Are you talking to me?"

Click the picture to see all the pics....

Tuesday, February 15, 2005


This is what Becky and I did for Valentine's Day this year.... you know - trying to keep it on the down-low.

Saturday, February 12, 2005

Tracking your kids at school?


Reactions are mixed to a California school's decision to require students to wear RFID-enabled radio tags that will allow their location and activies to be tracked throughout the campus. Some parents see the tags as a serious invasion of their children's privacy, likening it to retail inventory tracking.... read more here.

Sunday, February 6, 2005

Wanted it, needed it. Got it.


So, I got a GMail account today!! YAHOO! Or should I say GAHOO!

Google has revolutionized search technology, in my humble opinion. Now, they are trying to revolutionize email. With their GMail account, you recieve 1 gigabite (1000 megabites) of storage space for 100% free.

For those of you who aren't really sure what that means, a gigbite of space is enough space for the average person to NEVER EVER delete a single email they have sent OR received in their entire life.

Of course, your GMail account has google's search technology attached, so you will never wonder where that email is. Just google it! (no one else can search your emails but you)

Want your own GMail account?

They are by invitation only, and I have 49 invitations left. I got mine from a great guy on a message board who doesn't even know me! So, I will be giving back from this blog. Just email me at "spkaine at gmail dot com". First come, first serve.

ALL HAIL GOOGLE.

This is unreal! Click to see the video.



The most AMAZING basketball shot ever! Click the picture to see the clip!

Monday, January 24, 2005

Worst joke in the world ever!!!1!!1!!!1 challange

Beck can't stand that I love these jokes! These are the "Airplane" type jokes. Here is my favorite ('cause this blog featured ET a few posts ago):

What does E.T. stand for?






Because he aint got a chair.


hahahahahahahahah


Worst joke in the world ever!!!1!!1!!!1 challange

Googling yourself

First, before you think it, I'll say it. I'm not obsessed with Google. I just love the damn site. What's better then Google?

Anyway, have you ever Googled yourself just to see what comes up? Don't lie... I know you have.

Tip: Put quotation marks around your name like this "patrick kaine" this is a little trick to tell search engines that you want only results that contain patrick and kaine in that order right next to each other.

So, here is an article about Patrick Kaine, but it aint me, Jack.

I wonder if he is as funny, handsom, and has low self esteem like moi? hahahahah

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