I just read about a friend of a friend who just started her job with the Census Bureau. She will have two days of training for her job, which will consist of opening envelopes, removing the documents, and straightening the papers as needed to be scanned by someone else. Another person will check the envelopes to make sure they are empty.
They are paid $17 an hour, but no benefits. Hmmm, sounds like easy money!
PS - just filled out my 2010 Census form and it took about two minutes total.
Mar 26, 2010
Mar 25, 2010
Take Me Out to the Ballpark
Those Michiganders really know how to eat at the ballpark. The West Michigan Whitecaps minor league baseball club is running a contest to determine what new food item will be available at the Fifth Third Ballpark, where they play home games this season. Let the votes begin.
Here’s the entire list of items in the running:
1. Chicken and Waffles – Juicy chicken on a bed of waffles, smothered in gravy.
2. Chili Mac Tacos – Creamy mac and cheese smothered in chili then loaded into a hard taco shell to create a unique taste experience.
3. Chocolate Covered Bacon – This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home and this little piggy dunked itself in chocolate to become a delicious treat.
4. Corn Dog o’ Plenty – The Corn Dog o’ Plenty is a half-pound, footlong frank that is battered and deep fried.
5. Cudighi Yooper Sandwich – If you don’t know what this one is then you haven’t been to the Upper Peninsula. Cudighi is a spicy sausage found throughout the U.P. It is a sausage patty, smothered in cheese, pizza sauce, peppers and, onions.
6. Declaration of Indigestion – This is another half-pound, footlong hot dog covered in a philly cheese steak with cheese, peppers, and onions and served on a gigantic sub roll.
7. Idaho Christmas Tree – This is a batter-dipped hot dog, rolled in french fries, and deep fried to create the perfect dog on stick.
8. Poutin – A real treat from North of the border. The French Canadians created this one with fries, fried cheese curds and gravy for a super side dish.
9. The Pink Panther – A hot dog bun, slathered in icing, filled it with pink cotton candy, then drizzled with root beer syrup over the top.
10. Twinkie Cheese Dog – Another dog laid in a Twinkie covered in cheese.
One of the above will complement the current 'fifth third burger', weighing in at five thirds of a pound.
Any of these items are sure to warm the hearts of the macho Michiganders. Of course my vote is for number three.
Here’s the entire list of items in the running:
1. Chicken and Waffles – Juicy chicken on a bed of waffles, smothered in gravy.
2. Chili Mac Tacos – Creamy mac and cheese smothered in chili then loaded into a hard taco shell to create a unique taste experience.
3. Chocolate Covered Bacon – This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home and this little piggy dunked itself in chocolate to become a delicious treat.
4. Corn Dog o’ Plenty – The Corn Dog o’ Plenty is a half-pound, footlong frank that is battered and deep fried.
5. Cudighi Yooper Sandwich – If you don’t know what this one is then you haven’t been to the Upper Peninsula. Cudighi is a spicy sausage found throughout the U.P. It is a sausage patty, smothered in cheese, pizza sauce, peppers and, onions.
6. Declaration of Indigestion – This is another half-pound, footlong hot dog covered in a philly cheese steak with cheese, peppers, and onions and served on a gigantic sub roll.
7. Idaho Christmas Tree – This is a batter-dipped hot dog, rolled in french fries, and deep fried to create the perfect dog on stick.
8. Poutin – A real treat from North of the border. The French Canadians created this one with fries, fried cheese curds and gravy for a super side dish.
9. The Pink Panther – A hot dog bun, slathered in icing, filled it with pink cotton candy, then drizzled with root beer syrup over the top.
10. Twinkie Cheese Dog – Another dog laid in a Twinkie covered in cheese.
One of the above will complement the current 'fifth third burger', weighing in at five thirds of a pound.
Any of these items are sure to warm the hearts of the macho Michiganders. Of course my vote is for number three.
Unreliable
TRUE - From the UK Telegraph paper, Nicole Mamo, 48, wanted to post an advert for a £5.80-an-hour domestic cleaner on her local Jobcentre Plus website.
The text of the advert ended by stating that any applicants for the post "must be very reliable and hard-working".
But when Ms Mamo called the Jobcentre Plus in Thetford, Norfolk, the following day she was told that her advert would not be displayed instore.
A Jobcentre Plus worker claimed that the word ”reliable” meant they could be sued for discriminating against unreliable workers. Makes me want to go ARRRGH! What hath politics wrought?
The text of the advert ended by stating that any applicants for the post "must be very reliable and hard-working".
But when Ms Mamo called the Jobcentre Plus in Thetford, Norfolk, the following day she was told that her advert would not be displayed instore.
A Jobcentre Plus worker claimed that the word ”reliable” meant they could be sued for discriminating against unreliable workers. Makes me want to go ARRRGH! What hath politics wrought?
Homer Simpson Clock
Now you can add a new Homer clock to your collection of Simpsons products. Homer’s eyes move back and forth while he gazes at the donut in one hand and a can of Duff beer in the other. Homer’s arms move up and down, raising the item in each hand while he contemplates which one he’ll consume next. 
The Homer Simpson Beer Vs. Donut Clock measures 12(H) x 7(W) x 3(D) inches and requires 2 x AA batteries. The product is available from Perpetual Kid for $29.99.
The Homer Simpson Beer Vs. Donut Clock measures 12(H) x 7(W) x 3(D) inches and requires 2 x AA batteries. The product is available from Perpetual Kid for $29.99.
Funny Videos
Here is a LINK to the top funny videos on YouTube. Some have had over ten million hits. Great when you have some time to waste and need a chuckle.
More Toilet Paper
Crumpler Bags does many wacky advertisings, but the below is a bit far out. Notice the numbers and colors: 1 - brown, 2 - brown, etc.
They always find the most unique way to reach their customers and further their brand.
Their latest endeavor is distributing customized toiler paper in an array of areas in USA, Australia, Asia, Canada, and New Zealand. They plan to distribute 100,000 rolls of Paint By Numbers Toilet Paper.
Crumpler is an Aussie designer of trendy, colorful, and stylish bags that are perfect for ever day use, whether it be commuting to work, going to the gym, an outdoor trip, and more. Bags are available online, through selected specialty retailers nationwide, and at their two Crumpler NYC retail stores. LINK to the unique website.
They always find the most unique way to reach their customers and further their brand.
Their latest endeavor is distributing customized toiler paper in an array of areas in USA, Australia, Asia, Canada, and New Zealand. They plan to distribute 100,000 rolls of Paint By Numbers Toilet Paper.
Crumpler is an Aussie designer of trendy, colorful, and stylish bags that are perfect for ever day use, whether it be commuting to work, going to the gym, an outdoor trip, and more. Bags are available online, through selected specialty retailers nationwide, and at their two Crumpler NYC retail stores. LINK to the unique website.
Mar 20, 2010
Mar 19, 2010
Spring 2010
Spring officially begins March 21. Whoopie!
Spring is here,
The grass is ris.
I wonder where the birdies is?
They say the birds is on the wing,
But that's absurd.
I thought the wings was on the bird.
Spring is here,
The grass is ris.
I wonder where the birdies is?
They say the birds is on the wing,
But that's absurd.
I thought the wings was on the bird.
New iPhone Application
The 319-bed Hospital of Central Connecticut has launched a free iPhone application that will tell you how long the wait is at both of its emergency rooms. It will also give you directions, in case you are already in the car.
Web Wills
A new service called My Webwill launched a new web based service last December. The Swedish Internet site offers to manage email and social networking accounts after death. My Webwill is testing in Sweden and the United States and plans to go live in Britain and Germany this year and more countries in later.
Users can set up a digital will with directions on what should happen to their email and social network accounts after they die. Currently, a Facebook profile, for example, can remain active long after its creator has passed away.
Some services, such as Legacy Locker Inc., Deathswitch, and Slightly Morbid, will send posthumous emails to friends and family. My Webwill will enter accounts and manage them according to a person's last wishes.
The basic service is free and includes the deactivation of 10 Internet accounts and the option to send up to five prepared e-mails written by you. A premium service paid service offers more detailed management of social networking profiles as well as unlimited posthumous e-mails and account deactivations. It offers customers a range of services, including posting prepared messages, changing profile pictures or updating status bars. Users can also pre-write emails that will be passed on to designated receivers such as friends or family.
In Sweden and Germany, My Webwill is automatically notified of a death by national authorities. In other countries clients will need to choose one or two people who notify My Webwill about the death and send a death certificate for the deceased.
Currently families have much difficulty shutting down sites and emails. For instance, Facebook's current policy is to move a deceased person's profile into a "Memorial State," removing contact information, status updates and group memberships once a death has been confirmed. The profile itself usually remains and confirmed friends can still find them through the search tool and write on the person's wall. This whole business may sound morbid, but it makes sense as we spend more and more time online.
Users can set up a digital will with directions on what should happen to their email and social network accounts after they die. Currently, a Facebook profile, for example, can remain active long after its creator has passed away.
Some services, such as Legacy Locker Inc., Deathswitch, and Slightly Morbid, will send posthumous emails to friends and family. My Webwill will enter accounts and manage them according to a person's last wishes.
The basic service is free and includes the deactivation of 10 Internet accounts and the option to send up to five prepared e-mails written by you. A premium service paid service offers more detailed management of social networking profiles as well as unlimited posthumous e-mails and account deactivations. It offers customers a range of services, including posting prepared messages, changing profile pictures or updating status bars. Users can also pre-write emails that will be passed on to designated receivers such as friends or family.
In Sweden and Germany, My Webwill is automatically notified of a death by national authorities. In other countries clients will need to choose one or two people who notify My Webwill about the death and send a death certificate for the deceased.
Currently families have much difficulty shutting down sites and emails. For instance, Facebook's current policy is to move a deceased person's profile into a "Memorial State," removing contact information, status updates and group memberships once a death has been confirmed. The profile itself usually remains and confirmed friends can still find them through the search tool and write on the person's wall. This whole business may sound morbid, but it makes sense as we spend more and more time online.
Obscura Day March 20, 2010
It is an international celebration of wondrous, curious, and esoteric places in cities and towns all over the world. You can see and experience such things as musical rocks, a worry bead museum, a European pyramid, unusual cemeteries, a hash museum, a 19th century landfill, a gasometer town, a giant lemon, and many more unusual and wonderful things.
The folks behind Atlas Obscura, a compendium of the world's wonders, curiosities, and esoterica are putting it on. Here is the LINK Go on, get up, get out of the house and see something truly amazing.
The folks behind Atlas Obscura, a compendium of the world's wonders, curiosities, and esoterica are putting it on. Here is the LINK Go on, get up, get out of the house and see something truly amazing.
Words
You may choose your word like a connoisseur,
And polish it up with art,
But the word that sways, and stirs, and stays,
Is the word that comes from the heart.
And polish it up with art,
But the word that sways, and stirs, and stays,
Is the word that comes from the heart.
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