"Omigod, my computer TOTALLY
"Omigod, my computer TOTALLY hates me, OK?"
Working a helpdesk, I have to listen to rants like this almost daily. What if the computer could talk back, or better yet, if I could say what I REALLY feel?
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January 30, 2001
Ouch. Foreskin restoration by
Ouch.
Foreskin restoration by stretching the existing skin...eeeeeeech! Besides, I don't have the patience. I'd probably save my pennies and go for the surgical restoration route.
WOOF! Go, Ron, go...
WOOF! Go, Ron, go...
His readers asked, so he delivers... check out Ron, shirtless. WOOF!
January 29, 2001
BV is back! Welcome
BV is back!
Welcome back to BlogVoices! A big thank you to Pyra for hosting.
January 26, 2001
Microsoft: Behemoth without a
Microsoft: Behemoth without a clue?
Bad enough that this huge company put all of their DNS servers in one location. The way the company faced this huge outage was amateurish, at best.
January 25, 2001
This confirms what I've
This confirms what I've suspected all along...
Click here to go to a Google search that just confirms what many of us already feel is true.
Update... 01-30-2001Somehow, something has been changed so that this search no longer brings up a reference to the Bush Campaign's online store.
"Come on, Flopsy" A
"Come on, Flopsy"
A great article by David Thomson that discusses the importance of communication in relationships.
The subtitle to "Verbal embraces":
"Marriage, or partnership, depends on how urgently and wittily people continue to talk to each other."
WOOF! Wow! Take a
WOOF!
Wow! Take a look at Ron's before and after photos in leather egg: gym diary, 6 months.
Not just funny... Beverage-spitting
Not just funny... Beverage-spitting funny...
I wonder if Brad will think twice before the next time he asks someone "So, what's new?"
January 24, 2001
Be kind to the
Be kind to the Band-width challenged...
At the risk of alienating some folks I consider dear web-friends, I have to rant a bit. Many of us techno-queens have the resources (money) to constantly upgrade both our systems and our mode of connection to the web via DSL or Cable modems (hereinafter referred to as "techno haves (TH)"). At the opposite end of the spectrum, there are many of us that don't have said resources (Ok, I'm specifically referring to myself, now) and are piteously lagging behind in terms of system "oomph" and connection speed (hereinafter referred to "techno have-nots (THN)").
Why, pray tell, am I raising this concern? Well, when one of my dear TH pals finds a file considered a "must-share", he dashes it off to all of his pals on his "A" mailing list. Given that he is connected to the net by a blazing DSL or cable connection, the said file(a mere 3.05 MB in size) zips off in a wink.. on HIS end.
Meanwhile, back in dialup 28.8 land with a 1.5 gig hard drive, A THN logs on to get his mail. Torture ensues as this humongo file laboriously downloads, byte by byte through his (admittedly lame-a**) modem to his (almost maxed-out) hard drive.
"Easy." says the layperson. "Cancel download of that message." No can do...mail is delivered in a packet, so cancelling prevents ALL messages on the server from being delivered. So, THN waits... and waits. One and a half hours later, the mail is still downloading.
Meanwhile, THN can do nothing else on his madly cranking system, so he leaves to make a snack and start a load of laundry, Upon return to his desk, he discovers his ISP connection has timed out.
So, THN dials in again, but, cuz of that "packet" thang, the process doesn't pick up where it left off...the download starts all over again.
To make a long story short, 2 tries (and 3 hours) later, THN finally receives all of his e-mails. He races through the first 4 messages, ignoring the fact that they were time-sensitive e-mails that should have been received and promptly responded to 4 hours ago. He gets to "el humongo" message that took up 4 and a half hours of his time to find...
A joke. Sure, it's got great graphics and pictures, it's funny, but it's still ... just ... a joke.
Our story closes with THN reduced to a gibbering mess, lips flecked with foam, curled in a fetal position next to his impotent CPU.
"Well" says TH, "I think YOU need to upgrade, Louise! It's not MY fault you're in the Dark Ages of computing."
Like, duh. Silly me, garage doors and utilities come before computer upgrades. If I had ready cash, a new system would be a done deal, trust me.
My Dear TH honeys, I love you all, and appreciate that you think of me enough to send me these funny or inspirational bits (and some of them truly are priceless). Next time, please remember the plight of your THN "sisters", and consider the following suggestions to safeguard our mental health:
1. Is this nugget unique or important? If it's something you've written or designed, you can be sure your sister would want to see it. If, however, it's something you received with forward headers galore, stop and think.. might I already have received it? If it's important, should it be faxed or sent to an FTP site where I can pick it up?
2. Remember (and this is the only circumstance in which this applies, at least in MY world): Smaller is better! Check the size of what you send. Anything less than 1 MB is generally manageable. Anything larger can really tie up a pokey modem.
3. If you have webspace, why not simply publish this nugget to your website and send your sisters a witty e-mail with a link? The benefit here is two-fold.. more hits on your site, and your THN sister can take back control of her modem and time.
January 23, 2001
Bloggie Nominees, Part Deux:
Bloggie Nominees, Part Deux:
Kudos to my pal (and long-ago boyfriend) Ron at Leatheregg.com for his Bloggie Nomination. In addition to introducing me to the world of blogging, Ying has been kind enough to provide me with design feedback on both this blog and my website. Some of his suggestions have already been implemented, others are waiting for my site re-launch under my own domain.
Thanks for everything, and congratulations, buddy!
Bloggie Nominees, Part I:
Good-Bye, BlogVoices... Thanks for
Good-Bye, BlogVoices...
Thanks for the heads up, Brad.
Until tonight, I had no idea that Blog-Voices was a single-person operation. Unbelievable. I received a reply to a support e-mail *the same day* I sent it. Meanwhile, major companies take days or weeks to reply, or never bother. Many thanks to Chris for an incredible product and great support.
January 22, 2001
President who? Another FAH
President who?
Another FAH link from Brad's Must See HTTP:// : A nickname for W....
The height of decadence...
The height of decadence...
The Hotel Hershey has just opened a Chocolate Spa. Cocoa bath, anyone?
Payback's a B**ch.... B**ch!
Payback's a B**ch.... B**ch!
Boo-f***in'-hoo...The evil Linda Tripp got her ass canned. About Time....
January 19, 2001
New look for theBuzz..
New look for theBuzz..
I hope readers like the new template. It's not 100% finished, and still looks a little rough...this is my first experience working with style sheets. Let me know what you think!
January 18, 2001
Jesse confesses... So, Jesse
Jesse confesses...
So, Jesse Jackson had an affair and became a father again (Uh, Rev. Jackson, did it ever occur to you to inquire about contracreptive contraceptive methods?). Aside from that, he gets points in my book for being honest about it.
License to kill? As
License to kill?
As a senator, John Ashcroft backed a Missouri bill that might make killing an abortion provider justifiable homicide.Read the story on Salon.com.
January 17, 2001
Farewell, StopDrLaura.com... Alas, we
Farewell, StopDrLaura.com...
Alas, we cannot (yet) say goodbye to Ms. Laura Schlessinger's wretched television show... The faux "Doctor" has been banished to late-night TV purgatory in major markets, there to remain until Paramount swallows its pride, closes its hemorrhaging wallet, and pulls the plug on the show.
It was with mixed emotions that I read an e-mail from the site's founder, John Aravosis. As of today, the site has been officially shut down (hence, no link), with the consensus of the organizers that their mission was accomplished.Hello, ROEvBUSH.com..... John's follow up project to "SDL" is a joint effort with Planned Parenthood that "hopes to galvanize millions of Americans to contact their Senators and say "no" to John Ashcroft. The site focuses on reproductive choice AND a host of other issues, like gay rights, overall civil rights, and more".
Why should queers get involved? Simple. Although many of us men will never have to face the issue of an unwanted pregnancy, some of our Lesbian/Bi sisters WILL. They deserve to have a full range of options available.
Additionally, remember that it's a safe bet that most "pro-life"/anti-choice folks are also rabidly anti-gay. If a woman's right to choose is further eroded, we queers had better watch our backs.
From the "What were
From the "What were you thinking?!" department:
A priest poses for a charity calendar wearing only his Roman Collar and a Bible covering his Johnson. Church officials are not amused.
January 16, 2001
Livin' la vida Dubya...
Livin' la vida Dubya...
Ugh. Ricky "I'm not Gay. Really, I'm Not" Martin is performing at Bush's inauguration. The Log Cabin Republiqueens should be thrilled.
Meanwhile, check out Tom Tomorrow's take on Dubya's cabinet selection process.
January 15, 2001
If These Walls Could
If These Walls Could Talk Claire of the Moon would eat Salmonberries part XCVIII...
Not again... two obviously hetero women "stretching their acting muscles" to play lesbians. Although watching Elle Mc Pherson and Kate Winslet Kate Capshaw suck face apparently makes Kate's hubby Spielberg nervous, I'm sure tons of straight men with Lesbo fantasies are in heaven right now... along with Lea Delaria. (Spielberg spouse name corrected 01/17/2001...)
A Marriage made in
A Marriage made in Pottsylvania...
Did you live for Saturday midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
Did you love The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle as a kid, even though a lot of the references went over your head??
Check out this unusual union... The Rocky and Bullwinkle Horror Picture Show. It's not flashy, but it's funny as hell.
January 12, 2001
Whoo-hooo! Virtual Paper Dolls!I
Whoo-hooo! Virtual Paper Dolls!I feel like a giddy kid, making my own leatherdaddy. If you want to make your own cartoon, go to Stor Entertainment's storTroopers page. Thanks to Brad for this link.
Update: 01.16.2001. Here's my Stor Trooper.Me and my pal Ollie.
(Images restored 3/5/01)
No more grocery checkout
No more grocery checkout lines EVER!
A new Giant Food Store opened last summer a few blocks from my house in Kline Plaza. The store is full of great produce, meats, deli, a fresh fish counter, and a wide selection of items... in short, the first decent grocery store within Harrisburg City Limits in years. The one glaring deficiency.. customer service at the checkout has been dreadful. Most of the time, one stands in line for a good 15 minutes.
No more. I have been liberated by the "U-Scan" checkouts put in service this week. Today I shopped, scanned, paid for and bagged my own groceries independently... and was in and out of the store in 15 minutes!
"Talk amongst Yourselves..." Thanks
"Talk amongst Yourselves..."
Thanks to BlogVoices, you can add your comments right to the posts... PLEASE do!
January 11, 2001
"Who you calling Bent??"
"Who you calling Bent??"
Check out Bent, a journal of cripgay (that's 2001 for gays/lesbians with disabilities) voices. An interesting perspective.
"Ohhhh, Brad!" PLUS... B**ch-slappin'
"Ohhhh, Brad!" PLUS... B**ch-slappin'
Visit The Daily Brad at Bradlands and find out why Brad is leaving women speechless.
While you're there, visit his blog, Must See HTTP://. Engage in a little "anger management" - B**ch - Slap the Supremes.
January 10, 2001
They say it's your
They say it's your Birthday...
that's right, I'm 36 today.
The Boyfriend took me out to lunch at TGI Friday's®, and gave me David Gray's White Ladder. This CD has already become a mutual favorite.
January 09, 2001
People for the American
People for the American Way has issued a document that details the organization's opposition to the nomination of John Ashcroft as Attorney General. It's a pretty interesting read.
January 08, 2001
Check out this article
Check out this article from the Advocate:
Senator questions Ashcroft’s candidacy in face of Hormel opposition
Laura shuffled, Matt-eeee's day
Laura shuffled, Matt-eeee's day is made!
As of today, (01/08/2001) the "Dr. Laura Show" has been pulled from its cushy 10AM slot on our local ABC affiliate, to be replaced by "The Montel Williams Show". WHTM has not yet updated the web site program schedule, so it is not known if the show has just been moved or totally yanked.
(Update 01/10/2001: Schedule updated on the web, no "Laura" in sight. Rumor has it that she will resurface shortly in a post-midnight timeslot.)
Here, finally, is the
Here, finally, is the study I've been waiting for.
It's finally being stated that so- called "Virginity Pledges" are truly as worthless as the paper they are printed on.
First of all, the study shows that the average delay of intercourse was 18 months... and we all know these girls weren't on their honeymoon when they "did it" the first time. Also, since many of these "good girls" no doubt didn't want to appear "loose" by carrying condoms or using birth control, I wonder how many of them ended up having unprotected sex that first time?
Given that "sex" and "virginity" are being so narrowly defined these days, many girls think that giving head or having anal sex is a way to have sex but maintain "virginity". Very few of those same girls don't realize they can get STD's and HIV that way. Check out this story on Salon.com.
Serves 'em right... John
Serves 'em right...
John Ashcroft's nomination for Attorney General may be in more trouble than initially thought. It seems people are remembering the derailing of Ronnie White's federal judgeship by Ashcroft, and he may be in for a tough confirmation ride.
Meanwhile, remember 1992 and "Nannygate?" Looks like the GOP is about to get a taste of their own medicine... it seems that Linda Chavez (Dubya's nominee for, of all things, Labor Secretary) had an illegal immigrant living in her home who did odd jobs around the house and received "spending money" from Chavez. In this story, spokesman Tucker Eskew stated that Chavez did not pay the woman as an employee.
All-righty then!
Thanks to Ron for the Chavez story link!)
Update: As of about 1 pm on Tuesday, 1/9/2001, Linda Chavez withdrew her name from consideration for the labor Secretary post.
January 05, 2001
What's this... ...a state
What's this...
...a state that is actually considering some common - sense drug policy? Is it time to move to New Mexico?
Ice, Ice Douchebag... Robbie
Ice, Ice Douchebag...
Robbie "Vanilla Ice" Van Winkle is in trouble again. Does anybody give a damn?
Back Happy to be
Back
Happy to be able to get back on to Blogger today. Apparently, the publicity about the server fund has resulted in a huge traffic increase, as well as donations. Here's hoping the upgrades go well.
January 03, 2001
Here's a, well, INTERESTING
Here's a, well, INTERESTING form of protest.
I first read about it on Salon.com... Shave your Bush to protest Bush, then found the actual link to the original article, WE HAVE THE POWER ! GET IN THE SHOWER! on SiliconSalley.com. The author is not only calling for "no more Bush" for the next 4 years, she is advocating that shorn pubes be bagged and sent to W., or, as she says, "better still, let's all go to the inauguration and throw the "bush clippings" at our new president like confetti at a ticker tape parade!"
Works for me....
Another great holiday. The
Another great holiday.
The BF and I went to a small gathering of friends for New Years Eve, within walking distance of my place.. It was a hat party.. click here to see my half of our "matched set". We partied, but not too heavily...in fact, I think we were back up the street and snuggled in bed well before 2 AM.
On New Year's day, we were invited to another house party.. one that had started on Thursday night! Again, we had great fun. The BF got to meet several new people, and he charmed all of them. (a former boyfriend of mine gave this BF a resounding "thumbs up", which felt really good).
By Monday evening, we were BEAT! We retired to the BF's place for ice cream, movies, and cuddles. A simple weekend, nothing fancy, and I couldn't have been more satisfied.