Nancy Grace Scolds Employee

Nancy Grace scolds one of her employees on air. It's hilarious. While Nancy Grace's "expert" was talking about Paris Hilton, "Elizabeth" in the control room was playing the Paris Hilton sexy Carl's Jr commercial. Nancy told her to pull it and then a few seconds later continued the scolding. Please note that I do not subscribe to Nancy Grace's school of management. When I have my own TV show I promise not to yell at anyone while on air. Anybody want to be the producer?

Go over to youtube and check out this video. Please note that what appears after the 57th second is doctored but the first part was live and on-air. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWPY7b35vF4

Text Messaging from the Web

Recently I did a review of text messaging from the web and discovered a couple of interesting security/usage differences between the four major cell phone providers in my area. Here is a brief review:

Sprint/Nextel-The easiest to text message from as the "Send the text" feature is on the main page. Sprint/Nextel have an extensive visitor agreement and guidelines for text messages. http://www.sprint.com/legal/agreement.html

Verizon Wireless-Verizon is the least restrictive of the group as anyone can send a text message from the web and their terms of services for those messages is virtually non-existent. They also have an easy to find "Send a text" feature on their main page. https://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/footer/messagingterms.jsp

Cingular-The text messaging feature from Cingular is the most restrictive as far as access goes. You can only text message from the web if you have a Cingular account. You must be logged in, in order to send a text however the terms and services are virtually non-existent for Cingular, if you have an account you can basically do whatever you want.

T-Mobile-It is quite difficult to locate the text messaging options on their website. After some searching anyone is able to send a message however if you even think about violating the T-Mobile Messaging Terms of Use you should plan to spend the night in jail! T-Mobile takes text messaging violations very seriously. In fact, I was so surprised I must bring section "E" to you: Transmitting any content that is unlawful, untrue (including incomplete, false, or inaccurate biographical information), stalking, harassing, libelous, defamatory, abusive, threatening, obscene, hateful, abusive, harmful (including but not limited to viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs), or otherwise objectionable.https://www.t-mobile.com/Templates/Popup.aspx?PAsset=Msg_Msg_TermsOfUse&print=true

I hope you not only find this information helpful but you use it to make wise choices when sending text messages. I personally find alot of things "objectionable."

Birth Orders......

A big thanks to Ruth for the blog topic. Ruth refers us to this website which describes birth orders and how they effect personality. Here's the website: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art13226.asp

Since I am the first born I am going to specifically highlight the personality traits typical of a first born and then we'll see how I stack up.

Set Goals (Sometimes)
High achievers (Not so Much)
Confident (Who me?)
Born Leader (Um, I can't answer this)
Perfectionist (Sometimes)
Responsible (Most of the time)
Organized (Sometimes)
Abide by the Rules (Not so much)
Determined (Who me?)
Detail Oriented (Sometimes)
Center of attention (Who me?)
Feels they are always right (Who me?)
Controlling (Who me?)
feel supieror to other siblings (Who me?)
May feel unloved or rejected when second sibling comes along (Not so much)
Tries to gain attention through conformity, will misbehave if still rejected (Who me?)
Strives to Please and protect others (Who me?)
Intense and high maintenance (Who me?)
feel pressure to succeed from parents and self (Not so much)
Often told they are the role model for younger siblings (Sometimes)
Sometimes substitute parent for younger siblings (Who me?)
May feel resentment if they think the younger siblings get off easy and less is expected of them (Who me?)

Summary:
11-Who me? (55% matched all the time)
5-Sometimes (25% was a partial match)
4-Not so Much (20% was not a match)
Of course this is my assessment. Always one interested in 360 degree feedback I would love to know what Dad, Mom, Becca, Rachel, Matt, Andrew and James think of this ;)

Happy Birthday, James!!!!!

James, First: I hope this blog doesn't embarrass you since this is a serious birthday blog instead of a funny one. (At least I threw in this picture because it's hilarious) I can't believe you are 16! I think you are my favorite person in the whole world and I love you, tons! I have so much fun when we are hanging out and I can't imagine how my life would be if you werent around. I hope you have the best birthday ever and know that I love you more than the world!!!!!!!

Congratulations, Kim and Matt!

Kim and Matt's wedding was perfect! Kevin did a great job officiating and the ceremony went off without a hitch....well, I guess there was a hitch ;)

The reception was great and the speeches from the Best Men and Maid of Honor were flawless. (I love the fact that both of the best men dissed Matt about how he can't promptly return phone calls. LOL) Here are a couple of photos from the wedding: (I don't know how I missed pictures of Joshua and Becca)

The old and new Kim Evans :) I am so happy to have my first sister in-law! (and I love her, and she's hot, and she has the best name)
Matt with his "other" Kim ;)
Rachel showing off the wedding program.
Take a good look, Andrew shaved for the big event.

Hey look, it's the Brady Bunch.

Hey Squidward, Happy Birthday!

Ya big, dork!

Public Restroom Stalls

As you know, I have many photo collections on my blackberry pearl. What you may not know is that I have a collection of public restroom photos. Does that make me a freak? Maybe.

It's always a struggle for me to get my bags into small airport bathroom stalls. This morning I read a funny blog about this very subject so I thought I would share that blog with you (which has prompted this topic) Here's the blog: http://jammahs.blogspot.com/2007/05/road-warrior-gear.html#links

Some of my public restroom pictures with comments:
This is the roomy non-handicap restroom stalls that can be found at the Houston airport. I walked into this stall and was shocked to find them all almost as big as handicap stalls. No problem rolling in my luggage, no close calls with my pant leg hitting the toilet.
Everything is out of order at Sky Harbor. (PHX)






The Albuquerque airport reminds me of my old days working in the lab. Multiple sharp containers can be found in each of the restrooms.
This is a non-airport restroom but the great part of it is this is a picture from Pennsylvania. The town is called "Normalville", doesn't look too normal to me.

I simply couldn't post pictures of restrooms and leave this one out. Please note that I did not take this picture but every time I see it all I can think of is Ouch but I guess thats for further discussion later.

If You See A Snake.....

You may or may not know that I have had a thing for snakes since around the October time frame. It started one day when I was in a meeting and they had toy snakes out on the table. Below are some of my favorite quotes about snakes:
Ross Perot once said "If You See a Snake, Just Kill It. Don't Appoint a Committee on Snakes"

Robert Frost once said "The snake stood up for evil in the garden"

Yiddish Proverb: "A Snake Deserves No Pity"

Harriett Tubman once said "Never wound a snake, kill it"

Jack Handy once said "A funny thing to do is, if you're out hiking and your friend gets bitten by a poisonous snake, tell him you're going to go for help, then go about ten feet and pretend that you got bit by a snake. Then start an argument with him about who's going to go get help. A lot of guys will start crying. That's why it makes you feel good when you tell them it was a just a joke."

How great is that last quote? LOL!

Elisabeth Takes On Rosie Again

Way to go, Elisabeth!!!! Finally, Elisabeth Hasselbeck let Rosie have it! Besides the fact that she had good things to say she looked really good today. Great outfit, Great hair, Great finger-waving and Great argument! Hasta LaVista Rosie!

Here's a link to the argument on Your Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE_l8QYAWZM

BTW: I am dying watching Fox News (Hannity and Colmes) right now(this is the top story) on the crawl at the bottom of the screen they have this picture of Rosie's face. In it, her mouth keeps opening and closing in animated format while smoke keeps coming out of ears. LOL

Could He Be Any Cuter?

Cry For Help

Here's a new one: This girl is upset that her mom made her clean up her room so she places a sign outside her bedroom encouraging passers-by to call the police! LOL. The police get called and they tell the girl to clean up her room. http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSL2169052820070522?feedType=RSS

This actually reminds me of a personal experience although I will not write about it on the blog. I'll just leave it up to everyone to speculate (that might be fun). I think my brother, Matt, will know what experience I am thinking about......not sure if anyone else will have a clue.

Female Ass in Tibet

At first glance this blog is a little over the top (even for me) but once you realize I am talking about the female ass that is an animal maybe you will give me a pass. A couple of weeks ago I was watching Planet Earth. I have blogged before about what a great show this was, I saw every episode and really suggest that everyone watch it. During one episode they were talking about female ass in Tibet and as I was watching I had to rewind to capture the quote below correctly:

"Female Ass are strange creatures, they come and go as they please and much of their behavor seems unfathumable."

When we heard it, David gave me one of those "Well that sounds about right, looks" while at the same time I was laughing and looking for the rewind button. LOL

Desperate Housewives Season Finale

Bree and Danielle's secret-No surprise
Susan and Mike-No surprise
Gaby and Carlos-Not really surprising
Last scene-Shocking!

My Favorite Numbers & The Midway

Today, David and I went to San Diego and one of the things we did was tour the Midway Aircraft Carrier. Now, they have an audio tour that you can take and it directs you by number throughout the carrier. We did not take the audio tour however as we were walking through the most amazing thing happened (ok, maybe not the most amazing but you know how easily I can be amazed):

Before I see that the number is 22 I read the description of this stop and say to David "If I was on the ship I totally would be the Command Master Chief". Let me give you the job description: "The CMC is the Captain's special assistant in charge of monitoring the morale and job satisfaction of the enlisted crew. Though his office was here, the CMC spends most of his time roaming the ship, talking to the crew and assessing their state of mind" It goes on to say that the CMC is also in charge of process improvement. Imagine how excited I was when 2 minutes later I discovered that this was stop number 22!!!!!!! WOW, coincidence? I think not!

How perfect is it that for the number "24" we find the Bomb Elevator? I looked down and tried to find Jack but he was not there. (Speaking of 24, this weeks episode was terrible. I certainly hope that next year it returns to normal. The season finale next week looks as ridiculous as the rest of the season)

The Chief Petty Officer (#25) is known as the backbone of the Navy. Unlike other ranks, advancement to CPO carries not only the requirements of superior evaluations and examinations but also includes a peer review by other CPO's. In a way, CPO's are elected to their position. Advancement to Chief Petty Officer is the most significant promotion within Navy enlisted ranks. The CPO's are so important that they have their own dining room. It is also important to know that the CPO is usually the smartest officer on the ship.

Phil Spector Murder Witness

Last week during the trial, a woman who was "a former friend" of Phil Spector testified. The summary of her testimony was that one time he had chased her down his driveway with uzy and another time he had held a gun to her head and made her spend the night with him. Then she stated (and this is a quote) "If we were going to make love, I didn't want it to happen like that. He said he wanted to blow my brains out and that wasn't romantic to me" LOL

10 Year Anniversary!!!! (WOW)

How great is it that it is my 10 year anniversary? (Please note: Anyone who says anything about me blogging on my 10 year anniversary will be banned-Happy Wishes and Congratulations only)

So David, thanks for putting up with me for the last 10 years........I Love You :)

P.S. Thanks for the gorgeous bracelet, I love it.

Is This A Bad Network Closet?

Or a GPS gone wild?

Points, Points and More Points

Recently I moved from Silver Hilton Honors to Gold Hilton Honors. With that move I have developed an overwhelming obsession with making Diamond Hilton Honors. That said, I am really unhappy that this week I was in Las Vegas (Away from Home) and not earning Hilton Points. (AGHH!)

Saturday, I discovered that for awhile now I have been in the Executive National Car Rental Tier rather than just the Emerald. All this time I could have been getting free upgrades and I didn't even know it! This status of Executive has left me feeling secure that I will never have to get a PT Cruiser! Yes!!!!!!!!

Southwest Points, Last month I earned David his second consecutive companion pass. This means that David can fly for free anytime that I fly. How great is that? To earn a companion pass you must earn 100 Southwest rapids rewards points in a year. So his new companion pass became effective May 1st and is valid through 6/30/2008. This means that between May 1st of this year and May 1st of next year I need to earn at least 100 more Southwest points. Shouldn't be a problem, as of May 17th I have already earned 16 points. 84 more to go. Earning 84 more points equates to 5 more free flights for me too :)

Rachel's Tide To-Go Pen

Here is story number two from Kim's shower:

A rather large piece of chocolate fell between a person who will remain nameless legs into their chair. Unfortunately for the nameless person she was wearing white pants and even more unfortunate she decided to cross her legs smearing the chocolate on the inside of both pant legs. Once discovered, we laughed and laughed as the unnamed person didn't know what to do.

Thank goodness, Rachel had gone to Target that morning and purchased a Tide To-Go pen! Off she went to get the Tide To-Go pen that was in her purse (Note: I guess this is a good reason for carrying a purse) The damage to these white pants had been so bad that I didn't think the Tide To-Go pen would be able to help at all. 15 minutes later, the white pants were white again! How great is that?

I have used the Tide To-Go pen on several occasions but never have I had such an accident to really put it to the true test. Thanks to Rachel's preparedness and the nameless person who dropped chocolate on their white pants, the Tide To-Go pen was put to a true test and it passed with flying colors.

To: Rachel and Jenn From Staples

Have a great time in the Domincan Republic! I triple dog dare you to go topless. LOL