The end of 2007 saw a flurry of activity here on ZiggyBackRide as I presented a November/December Rush - honoring the craptacularity of the movie "August Rush" with frequent (for me) blog posts. There were eight posts last December. This makes three for 12/08.
It has been a lackluster finish to a fine year here, but with good reason. My computer has been giving me the dreaded "blue screen." You know the one.
"Beginning dump of physical memory."
"Physical memory dump complete."
I'm not positive about that wording, but I know I see the word "dump" a couple of times and it always feels rather appropriate.
Anyway, we find ourselves now on the brink of another calendar year and inquisitive Riders can't help but wonder what might be in store. It is my distinct pleasure to share two items with you that shall certainly help define '09.
1) This site will soon welcome its 20,000th visitor. This approaching milestone shall stand as a celebration of victory and a beacon of hope for all.* Please be sure to let us know, using the comment feature, if the visitor counter to the right tells you that you are number 20K. History shall surely wish to record your important achievement.
2) In a harsh blow to New Year's Resolutions already in place, as well as to those yet to be made, a new breakfast item has been introduced, and will most certainly see wider distribution in the next twelve months. For those of you have not had the pleasure of making its acquaintance, allow me to introduce** the Dough-nini. This savory sandwich features sausage, egg, and cheese stacked tastefully and tastily between two grilled, glazed doughnuts. It is available now at a Mapco Mart just west of Nashville. I suspect it is available elsewhere, but that's where I saw it. It did not appear that they invented the culinary delight, nor that they had the sole right to offer it for sale. I suspect that 2009 shall be every bit "the year of the Dough-nini."
It could be worse. They say breakfast is the most important meal.
* All, in this case, refers to me and to anyone that either has nothing to celebrate and no hope or no standards limiting what he or she will celebrate or take inspiration from.
** I took a blurry picture of a photo advertisement for the Dough-nini at the Mapco Mart. If I can get a better photo of the sandwich or figure out how to use that one properly, I'll share it here so you can behold the sight that had me giggling for several miles on Interstate 40.
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Philanthropy On The High Seas
Pirates are in the news again. PIRATES!!! Attacking ships in international waters, looting, pillaging, swashbuckling, etc. As long-time ZiggyBackRiders know, I find it quite hilarious that there are still pirates in the world. Past Piracy Post
What is not hilarious is that in photos of these modern-day marauders, they never seem to be properly outfitted. Not a single leg replaced with a wooden peg, nor a hand with a hook. Frankly, I believe we are throwing the term "pirate" around rather loosely. It is sad that people - looking for a money-making opportunity, I presume - decide to be pirates. It is even sadder that they are not able to do so properly.
We can help, though. Every October 31st, right here in America, thousands (maybe more) of children and adults dress as pirates, only to discard their apparel and equipment the following day (or store it in a closet or "dress-up" bin from which it is unlikely to ever emerge). This is a moment for action. That is why I have decided to create a philanthropic organization that will turn this rampant and unacceptable post-Halloween waste into opportunities for piracy enthusiasts the world over.
Patches For Pirates, or PFP, will recycle gently used eye patches and other pirating accessories and will prevent the pirates of this millenium from certain embarrassment, caused by improper attire, when illegally boarding a passing ship or when their images are captured by the international media.
I'm just trying to do my paarrrrrt and I hope you'll join me in making PFP - and every pirate it helps - a huge success.
What is not hilarious is that in photos of these modern-day marauders, they never seem to be properly outfitted. Not a single leg replaced with a wooden peg, nor a hand with a hook. Frankly, I believe we are throwing the term "pirate" around rather loosely. It is sad that people - looking for a money-making opportunity, I presume - decide to be pirates. It is even sadder that they are not able to do so properly.
We can help, though. Every October 31st, right here in America, thousands (maybe more) of children and adults dress as pirates, only to discard their apparel and equipment the following day (or store it in a closet or "dress-up" bin from which it is unlikely to ever emerge). This is a moment for action. That is why I have decided to create a philanthropic organization that will turn this rampant and unacceptable post-Halloween waste into opportunities for piracy enthusiasts the world over.
Patches For Pirates, or PFP, will recycle gently used eye patches and other pirating accessories and will prevent the pirates of this millenium from certain embarrassment, caused by improper attire, when illegally boarding a passing ship or when their images are captured by the international media.
I'm just trying to do my paarrrrrt and I hope you'll join me in making PFP - and every pirate it helps - a huge success.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Worth Doing The Time
The following has been making the rounds on the internet over the last day or so. I did not write it. I stole it. It was worth it. Enjoy...
BCS DECLARES GERMANY WINNER OF WORLD WAR II
US Ranked 4th
After determining the Big-12 championship game participants, the BCS computers were put to work on other major contests, and today the BCS declared Germany to be the winner of World War II.
"Germany put together an incredible number of victories beginning with the annexation of Austria and the Sudetenland and continuing on into conference play with defeats of Poland, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands. Their only losses came against the US and Russia; however considering their entire body of work--including an incredibly tough Strength of Schedule--our computers deemed them worthy of the #1 ranking."
Questioned about the #4 ranking of the United States the BCS commissioner stated "The US only had two major victories--Japan and Germany. The computer models, unlike humans, aren't influenced by head-to-head contests--they consider each contest to be only a single, equally-weighted event."
German Chancellor Adolph Hiter said "Yes, we lost to the US; but we defeated #2 ranked France in only 6 weeks." Herr Hitler has been criticized for seeking dramatic victories to earn 'style points' to enhance Germany's rankings. Hitler protested "Our contest with Poland was in doubt until the final day and the conditions in Norway were incredibly challenging and demanded the application of additional forces."
The French ranking has also come under scrutiny. The BCS commented " France had a single loss against Germany and following a preseason #1 ranking they only fell to #2."
Japan was ranked #3 with victories including Manchuria, Borneo and the Philippines.
BCS DECLARES GERMANY WINNER OF WORLD WAR II
US Ranked 4th
After determining the Big-12 championship game participants, the BCS computers were put to work on other major contests, and today the BCS declared Germany to be the winner of World War II.
"Germany put together an incredible number of victories beginning with the annexation of Austria and the Sudetenland and continuing on into conference play with defeats of Poland, France, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands. Their only losses came against the US and Russia; however considering their entire body of work--including an incredibly tough Strength of Schedule--our computers deemed them worthy of the #1 ranking."
Questioned about the #4 ranking of the United States the BCS commissioner stated "The US only had two major victories--Japan and Germany. The computer models, unlike humans, aren't influenced by head-to-head contests--they consider each contest to be only a single, equally-weighted event."
German Chancellor Adolph Hiter said "Yes, we lost to the US; but we defeated #2 ranked France in only 6 weeks." Herr Hitler has been criticized for seeking dramatic victories to earn 'style points' to enhance Germany's rankings. Hitler protested "Our contest with Poland was in doubt until the final day and the conditions in Norway were incredibly challenging and demanded the application of additional forces."
The French ranking has also come under scrutiny. The BCS commented " France had a single loss against Germany and following a preseason #1 ranking they only fell to #2."
Japan was ranked #3 with victories including Manchuria, Borneo and the Philippines.
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