Really Old Stuff!

Where's the mouse?

I know I'm getting up there in years, but this computer even looks really old to me!

And what are those...  Coasters?

Can you say Floppy Disk? 

 Okay, I guess really old stuff is all relative. I actually still remember Floppy Disks and probably have a few around the house still, but to these kids, this computer is archaic to say the least.

Some of you "old schoolers" will remember some of the nuances of these dinosaurs.  Like...  "You actually have to give it a command first."  And "You know what DOS is?"  And what about Syntax Error?  That phrase makes my skin crawl.  All that said, my favorite reality of this video.. the comment:

"There's no Internet!"

Where would we be today with "NO INTERNET?"

Thank goodness for Al Gore and his internet!  And for anyone who is still confused about whether Al Gore invented (or claimed to invent) the internet or not, here's a pretty good explanation:

Al Gore claims to invent the Internet???

Surf's Up?  Or Cowabunga Dude? 

 I love this photo.  I took it last month off of the southern coast of Cuba. It puts me in a laid-back peaceful mood. Makes me want to grab a colorful drink with an umbrella in it, put on some music with "Steel Drums" playing, put my feet up, and just chill!

I'm guessing it's the color blue partnered with the endless miles of - nothing!

But maybe there's more to it.

How does this photo make you  feel?  

When you've decided....

Go to:  5 Crazy Ways The Colors Red And Blue Control Your Life.

"Sometimes I Just Don't Know"

The likelihood that this could have happened 20 years ago and been seen and shared by over 13 Million people ...... Slim




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The randomness of it all....  3 strangers, meet  in front of a grocery store.  There's  no drama, no violence, and no trouble.  Just a jam session caught on video by a complete stranger and shared across the internet.

Here's more of the story as seen on Jimmy Kimmel...


 



Isn't life great?

I'm certain that I just don't know!

So it was just one of those days.  A Friday.  Nothing really special about it.  The Friday before a long weekend....  sure, but other than that, it was an ordinary day.  I woke up, turned on the television and the channel happened to be on a premium station from the night before and there before my eyes.....

TED

Yes.. most of you are familiar with the movie from 2012 I'm sure.  It was on the part where Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis are in bed together and Ted runs in to join them and sings the "Thunder Song."  I'll admit  - I watched it for a bit before I switched to CNBC (a bad habit).  I kinda liked how they each had a different recall of the "how they met story."  The goofy dance crash story versus the suave "John Travolta - Saturday Night Fever" rendition.  Oh well, if you've seen the movie, you know the rest.  It gets lewd, vulgar, and funny at times.  A good pizza and beer movie.  

Here's the Trailer..  one of the cleaner versions of what's out there.

 

So anyway, here's where the story gets twisted and weird.  A few hours later as I'm driving around in my car fighting through the pre-holiday weekend traffic rush, somewhere between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, I look up and there before my very eyes  

was   TED.

Fortunately, I had my trusted telephone at hand and I pulled it out and captured these photos. 

I'm thinking....  Someone didn't appreciate TED's sense of humor and lackadaisical attitude.   

Poor TED

Oh well.  As they  say, "Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman's Scorn!"

I think Mila did it.  

BTW, I learned a few things today as I created this post.  If you're not too bored with this story already, here's what I learned from IMDB:  

Seth MacFarlane who directed Ted, wrote the screen play, and did the voice of TED...

was born in the small New England town of Kent, Connecticut where he lived with his father (Ron), mother (Perry) and sister Rachael MacFarlane. He attended and studied animation at the Rhode Island School of Design and, after he graduated, he was hired by Hanna-Barbera Productions (Now called Cartoon Network Studios) working as an animator and writer on the TV series Johnny Bravo (1997) and Cow and Chicken(1995). He also worked for Walt Disney Animation as a writer on the TV series Jungle Cubs (1996). He created The Life of Larry (1995) which was originally supposed to be used as an in-between on MADtv (1995). Unfortunately the deal fell through but, a few months later, executives at FOX called him into their offices and gave him $50,000 to create a pilot for what would eventually become Family Guy (1999). On September 11, 2001, he was scheduled to return to Los Angeles on American Airlines Flight 11 after being a keynote speaker at his alma-mater in Rhode Island. Due to a mix-up by his travel agent, he was told that his flight was scheduled to depart at 8:15am but it really departed at 7:45am and he had arrived at Boston Logan Airport a few minutes after boarding was stopped on his flight and he was told he would have to wait for the next flight. At 8:45am, one hour after the departure of American Airlines Flight 11, it was hijacked by terrorists and crashed into One World Trade Center (North Tower) in New York City killing all on-board. He was able to contact his parents within 20 minutes of Flight 11 striking the first tower to tell them he was okay. He said that he thanked his travel agent for screwing up the departure time or he would have been on board.


But for a mix up by his travel agent (what is that by the way???)  There would be no Seth MacFarlane today and no Family Guy!

Nature's paradoxical Imperfection

Wow.

Is Nature perfect?  Can Nature be imperfect? Can we as humans judge something that we know and understand so little about? What is perfect?  What is Nature? Ponder those ideas for a few minutes but don't get too wrapped around the complexities of Nature, Paradoxes, or Perfection.  That's a jumble reserved for the likes of Haskell Curry.  Besides, thinking that deeply now about anything makes my brain hurt and it's not my intent to cause you or me any pain!

On a superficial note, about two years ago, I was walking in central London SW1, just Footsteps (shout out)  from Buckingham Palace and St. James' Park, when I spied this flower.  The color captivated me... Mango? Peach?  Hints of curry?  Yellow, red, and orange! Was it nature's intent for me to stop in my tracks and take notice? Is it nature's intent for me to stop what I'm doing right now and stare at this flower and reminisce of years, times, and experiences gone by?   Who knows?


I hope you find time today to stop and smell the flowers and enjoy my photo!  :)

Walking your dog? Watch where you step!

That brown mushy thing on the ground might just be worth a few million!   Well, not exactly what you were thinking huh? Yes, trending today in California is the story about one Northern California couple who just happened to be out out walking their dog on their property in California's Gold Country last year when they spotted something unusual on the ground.  They were on a trail they had walked nearly every day for years and they spotted a partially buried can and decided to pry it out of the earth with a help of a nearby stick.

"The can was unusually heavy, but nothing could have prepared them for what they would find when they pried the lid open: mixed in with dirt and stones, they could see the edges of numerous U.S. $20 gold pieces—a literal pot of gold!" an announcement from a Tiburon rare-coin agency representing the couple said Tuesday.Upon discovering the gold, the couple headed back out to the site to see if lightning could strike twice-- and it did, seven more times.  follow the link to see full story:  click here


What a story huh?  I'm sure the wheels are turning in your head right now wondering if there's a pot of gold buried in your back yard.  I think this story pulls at the many fantastical strings that many of us carry around.  This story tugs at visions of historical discovery, instant wealth, mystery, and for some the idea that this story is just simply too good to be true!  I happen to like it for all those reasons.  

Makes me wonder about all of those old rusty cans that I never bothered to explore while out walking and hiking.

Good luck out there...... 

Cell Phone and Electronic Use on Airplanes

The Day has finally arrived!   

In the past few years, I've had some lively discussion with  friends about cell phone and electronic device use on airplanes.  "Will my cell phone really make our airplane crash?"  I believe these devices were prohibited  for a different reason- but perhaps that's the subject of a future post.  Well, I'm happy to say that it appears evolution has finally caught up with technology.  At least as it applies to small electronic device use on airplanes.  I traveled last week and was pleasantly surprised by the new announcements made by the flight attendants which now allows the use of small electronic devices (in the airplane mode) during takeoff and landing.  I quickly pulled my head out from my magazine and opened up the LA Times on my cell phone. I somehow missed the implementation of this....   Busy Busy Busy.  Here's a story if you've been busy and missed it as well.

 

An appropriate follow-up to my prior post.   Enjoy...

Why Can't I Use My Telephone?

Ever wonder why you can't use your cell phone and other devices on airplanes?

The End of Illness!

The End of Illness by David B. Agus, MD..... Something to ponder!

Will I die of cancer or some other sickness, disease, or medical disorder? Will I get hit by a car and die of "complications?" Will I die in an airplane accident, or meet my end in some other tragic manner?

How many of you have asked these questions? What if you could eliminate the "get sick and die" option from consideration?

I'm asking: "Could we possibly have reached a point in our evolution where medicine, technology, education, and common sense have all come together to end illness?"

This is certainly a question worth pondering so I just picked up the book: The End of Illness, by David B. Agus, MD because I want to know!

Check out this clip from the Daily Show with Jon Stewart:

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Thanks Dr. David Agus for writing this book!

Now all of you bloggers sitting behind your computer for hours at a time....

"Get UP And MOve!"

Here's wishing everyone happiness, health, and an end to your illness!

Creative Ads! Clean Bottle Shows us Guts and Glory!

One thing I hate more than just about anything is trying to clean the bottom of some glasses and bottles. My hands are sometimes too big to get to the bottom. I've tried brushes and sponges with handles but it's still very challenging.

So guess what? Someone came up with the obvious solution!

I just had to post about this....

Not only is this just a great idea.... A removable bottom that you can clean thoroughly.... But I love the creative approach to advertising and branding this product. (How did they film this clip?)

Personally, I think the price point might be a tad bit high but I love the concept!

See more at: www.cleanbottle.com

Good luck guys!

Excuse me sir, do you have the time? Creative minds strike again!

A few years back, I was standing on a street corner waiting for the traffic light to change when a young kid approached me on a skateboard.

"Excuse me sir, do you have the time?"

I wanted to look at the kid and say... "Yes, It's time for you to invest in a watch you little brat!"

But instead, I glanced down at my watch and said:

"Yes, it's 3:05."

The kid looked at me and said...

"Oh $h!T, my Mom's gonna be pissed. I'm late again!"

I thought to myself- Kids today! They all have cell phones. But none of them seem to wear watches. I guess this is the sign of the ever-changing times. Kids without watches. When I was a kid, I couldn't wait to get a watch. My parents made me promise that I'd take care of it 15 times before they bought me one. It was a Timex. I got it for Christmas one year. It had a cheap vinyl band that I broke in the first week. It was about three weeks before we could find a good replacement for the band so I carried the watch around in my pocket in the interim. But that was years ago and I've had many watches since then...... (smile)

Fast forward until today, when I was sitting in the waiting area of a local business establishment patiently awaiting my turn and paging through a magazine.....

I came across this great photo:

Arben Bajraktaraj by Technomarine

I'll admit, I laughed out loud. The silliness of this photo really struck me. Imagine walking around town like this...

"Eye just don't know where the time has gone"

But it sure feels good to post again.

Here's to Nicolas Guerin and TechnoMarine for putting together something wickedly attractive and slightly sinister in their new watch ads. You know me, I'm a sucker for a creative ad.

See more of Nicolas Guerin by following this link: click here.

Someone Like You - Adele vs Van Morrison

The Old... The New.... The Bitter... The Sweet.....


Two very different styles, personalities, and people!


Two great songs about "Someone Like You!"


You be the judge.....

Nobody Knows!

Let's see, How do I do this posting thing again?

Wow! It's been a while since my last post.

I've had a challenging time finding my way around the system but - Lo!

I have found a way to recognize genius!

Having A Dog's Holiday?

Now this really took some work. You've got to appreciate the commitment.

Now get out there and do your Christmas shopping!