Ryan Weathers

Alltel Complaints again.

2011-04-04T08:21:00.002-05:00

I have been waiting to get the Froyo update for my HTC Desire since January. I was told the update would be coming as soon as test was done. Other carriers released the update over a month ago. Now I find out that other Alltel customers are getting the update. I call to inquire and I get a different story every time. I have been told that the Desire will not be update ever, it is in the testing phase, no one at Alltel has the update yet and now it is only available in selected markets and you are not one.

Why don't I have the update? How come since Alltel is part of ATN has customer service as well as phone service degraded to one of the worst of all carriers? Why can't tech support get their story straight?

I am to the point of leaving Alltel after close to 10 years to find another carrier who cares about their customers.

Alltel Disappointment

2011-02-07T19:41:00.000-05:00

I am getting more and more disappointed with Alltel. I have always been under the impression that Alltel has a 30 return policy. In fact I have never been made aware of any difference until today.

Last month I upgraded to a HTC Desire and paid $249.99 after fighting with the retentions department since I had problems with over 9 BlackBerries in the last 2 years. I really like the phone and it has solved the problem that I had with my service. The biggest disappointment with the phone is the lack of memory space for application. This has been addressed with updates in the Android OS but Alltel has not put put an update. I waited for close to the 30 days to see if Alltel would release the update. I called today to see how I could return the phone and I am informed that there is only a 14 day policy now and I am out of luck. Now to add insult to injury, Alltel is now offering the HTC Desire for free.

VOTE NO!!

2010-03-19T22:24:00.000-05:00

Everyone, you need call your represenatives and tell them to vote NO to the health care bill. Here is what your are not being told. First, this is not a health care bill. It does nothing to improve health care. It will hurt health care. It is a governmental take over of the health care system.

Look at Massachusetts where the democrats keep telling you it is working. Guess what. It is costing them substantially more than expected. The CBO numbers released on Thursday show that the bill helps reduce the deficit. Well, the bill also includes a take over of student loans. Yes it has nothing to do with health care, but it is in there. That is where the money comes from that helps reduce the deficit. It is implying all loans being paid back with interest.

Also, the figures are based on a immediate tax increase but the plan doesn't kick in for another 4-6 years. That means you are going to be paying 10 years for 4-6 years of outcome. Why not look at the cost after 20 years... your are 4-6 years in the red.

The bill is unconstitutional and will be in the Supreme Court. That means that you start paying taxes immediatly and then when the Supreme court says it is unconstitutional your taxes will be used for things other than health care.

Insurance is a privilege, not a right. The Democrats keep saying that people cannot get health care. The fact is that if you are having a heart attack and call an ambulance do they ask you if you have insurance or a credit card? No they come and administer care. If you walk into a hospital with a broken arm, they cannot turn you away because you do not have the money to pay. It is against the law and they could be fined $50,000+ for doing that.

Doctors do not want this. Despite what Obama wants you to thing, they do not want it. I work for anesthesiologist and government insured patients account for close to 50% or more of their business but is less that 20% of their income. You think that doctors make a lot of money, but they do not make near the amount that most people think.

Most people (including me until I started working with doctors) only think about what a doctor charges. Well, think about this. Doctors charge a higher fee than they would like to. Why? The government insurance plans pay about 10-20% of the amount. They have to make the difference somewhere. Insurance companies take a discount. The higher the fee, the higher the discount, the higher the reimbursement. If you have no insurance, most doctors will give you a discount if you ask.

Why don't they give you a discount if you have insurance? Lets say you have a bill for $100 and you have insurance and doctor has a contract with your insurance carrier they take a 20%. $80 is the allowed amount. Now say you have a plan with a 20% coinsurance. The insurance company will pay $64. You now owe the remaining $16 to the doctor. If the doctor writes that off, they are supposed to report that to the insurance company and then they would have to give the insurance company the same % amount which would be an additional 16%. So now what that doctor bill $100 for, if you make your copay they collect $80 but if they write off your 20% copay they then only collect $51.20. That $16 discount turned into $28.80. On a $1000 bill that $160 write-off turns into $288.

Now lets look at other reasons the charges are so much. How many other professions do you start out several hundred thousand dollars in debt? Doctors have huge bills. They have continuing education. They have enormous malpractice premiums. And in the case of my physicians, their business is at the mercy of other physicians.

If this is such a great plan, how come some many Americans are against it? How come there is not a single republican for it? How come are there all kinds of back-room deals being done to convince democrats to vote for it? Why is there already new revisions to be voted on after is passes? Why can't they be in the bill? If it is important then why is it taking 4-6 years to even start?

Finally pre-existing conditions and mandatory enrollment. Why do insurance companies deny pre-existing conditions? For the same reason that you cannot get insurance on your house once it is on fire or get auto insurance after being in an accident. Insurance is something that you pay for in hopes that you never need it. How can the government also require you have insurance? There is no difference in making you have health insurance than them telling you that you can only drink milk anymore because it is good for you. (Yes some states require you to have auto insurance but that is liability insurance to protect others not you.)

Please, call you Representative and make sure that they know that you do not want this bill. We need health care reform, not governmental takeover!!

2009-12-06T00:21:00.003-05:00

Charter has been providing me with TV service for over a year now. I have even made them my Internet provider and telephone provider. I have also had a TiVo and used a Cable Card. Charter pretty much hates supporting Cable cards and in the past year they have replace mine twice and it is acting up again.

Recently Charter has been advertising to call them to lock in a special price for 2 years. Also AT&T has been advertising U-Verse. So today I deiced to see what deal I could get. Charter gave me no problem and a price around $135 per month for 2 years. AT&T U-Verse is a total different story.

I priced U-Verse online and I come up with a price of $171 / month. I decide to online chat with their sales department and this is what I am told (all chats took place on 12/5/2009):

AT&T product specialists are happy to assist you with your questions. Click below to begin your live text chat. Chat representatives will not have access to your personal account. This service is provided to you under AT&Ts Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Welcome to AT&T. My name is Jeff S..

Jeff S.: I will be happy to answer your questions regarding AT&T U-verse products. To start, could you please tell me which state you're located in and the zip code?

Ryan: NC 28655

Ryan: I currently have no ATT service. I have everything through charter

Jeff S.: I would like to thank you for visiting AT&T!

Jeff S.: How may i assist you today?

Ryan: Charter has offered me a plan on a fixed price for 2 years. They are not my favorite in may aspects and I waited over 2 years now on Uverse.

Ryan: I want to see what kind of plan you can offer me similar to their setup.

Ryan: I currently have Basic and Expanded through them. I also have HD and their price included the extra HD channels and DVR service.

Ryan: I also have unlimited local and long distance on telephone and the price they offered includes 10 meg Internet.

Jeff S.: You can also go to www.2wire.com and hit speed to check the speeds you are receiving now.

Jeff S.: Were you able to take a look at the site?

Ryan: yes

Ryan: I am currently on a different network than my home network so the results are not accurate.

Jeff S.: No problem. For TV there is the U200, Internet the Elite 6.0 Mbps would be similar and the U-voice comes with unlimited calling.

Ryan: I would need the 12Mbps plan. I need the upload speed and I used to have the 6 meg service from att and it was part of the reason I went to charter. I work from home and have to send a file to my office every evening and it kills my connection.

Ryan: What is the best price I can get on the U200 With all the HDs + DVR + an extra box with 12M and Phone?

Jeff S.: The best price would be offered online.

Jeff S.: The price would be about $159.

Ryan: So I figured that at 171/month

Ryan: Charter is offering everything at a fixed price of 135/ month.

Jeff S.: I'm sorry for the delay. I'll be right with you.

Jeff S.: You can receive lock in the U-verse service for 12 months as well with the $30 discount.

Ryan: So that would be the U200+HD+HD Premium Tear+extra box+12M+Telephone for 141/month with 12 month commitment?

Jeff S.: That is correct.

Ryan: let me run this by my wife.

Jeff S.: Sounds good.

Ryan: Thanks for your assistance.

After I talk it over with my wife, I decide to go with AT&T. I go online to do the order, but I cannot find the $30 discount for the 12 month commitment. So I do another online chat:

AT&T product specialists are happy to assist you with your questions. Click below to begin your live text chat. Chat representatives will not have access to your personal account. This service is provided to you under AT&Ts Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Welcome to AT&T. My name is Mickey.

Mickey: I will be happy to answer your questions regarding AT&T U-verse products. To start, could you please tell me which state you're located in and the zip code?

Ryan: Hi Mickey. I spoke with Jeff earlier about service and I told him I would come back after I talked to my wife.

Mickey: Could you please tell me which state you're located in and the zip code?

Ryan: NC 28655

Mickey: Are you an existing AT&T Home Phone customer?

Ryan: No. I am looking to move all my services from Charter.

Mickey: Are you interested in AT&T U-verse Voice online today?

Ryan: I need voice, Internet, and TV

Mickey: That's great!

Mickey: Thank you for sharing this information and considering AT&T U-verse Services online today.

Mickey: Have you decided on a plan that you would like to order online today?

Ryan: We looked at the U200 with HD + DVR with 2 receivers, 12MB Internet, and unlimited phone.

Mickey: That's a really great choice!

Ryan: With Jeff I figured it to be 171 / month but I decided to leave the $5 HD Premium off.

Mickey: Please click on "Build Your Own Bundle" to select the plans of your choice.

Ryan: The thing that sold me on the package is Charter is offering me a similar package for $135 month but Jeff said "You can receive lock in the U-verse service for 12 months as well with the $30 discount.

Mickey: If you order U200 + Max Internet + Voice Unlimited online today with me you will get $400 back and there is no contract with AT&T U-verse services.

Ryan: That was available when I spoke with jeff earlier too.

Mickey: I can understand. At this time, there are no such promotions; however, if you order U200 + Max Internet + Voice Unlimited online today with me you will get $400 back.

Ryan: The way I am looking at it is Charter is offering me $135/month locked for 2 years. Which come to $3240. You are offering me $166/month -$400 which comes to a 2 year cost of $3584.

Mickey: I can certainly understand your concern. Prices are regular with no contract.

Ryan: The way I was figuring it earlier with Jeff was $141 / month for the first year then $171 / month for second year -$400 with a 2 year cost of 3344

Ryan: I am not willing to pay an additional $300 over 2 years on TV.

Mickey: AT&T U-Verse U-200, Voice Unlimited and Max package with 2 additional receivers HD service would be around $173 a month online today.

Ryan: Thanks but no thanks.

Mickey: I can offer additional $50 back (from my department) on top of $400 back. So you will get total $450 back with me.

Mickey: To offer you that additional $50 back please provide me with your order confirmation number, full name, address with zip code and name of the AT&T U-Verse plans at the end of the chat.

Mickey: How does that sound to you?

Ryan: That is still more than I am willing to pay.

Mickey: AT&T U-Verse U-200, Voice Unlimited and Max package with 1 additional receivers HD service would be around $166 a month online today.

Ryan: Unless I can get the service for $141 or less per month with the $400 back it is a no deal. U200+HD+DVR with 2 receivers, 12 MB Internet + unlimited telephone.

Mickey: U200 + Max Internet + Voice Unlimited + one additional receiver + HD service would be around $166 a month.

Mickey: By ordering online you will get $10 off on Internet for 6 months.

Mickey: You can save $10 more for six months by going with Paperless Billing. You will just need to Enroll in Auto-pay and paperless billing at U-verse Central after U-verse installation.

Mickey: There is no contract with AT&T U-Verse service. This means you can cancel at any time without penalty.

And my computer battery died.

So AT&T apparently does not want me as their customer so I guess I will stay with Charter.

Here is another Chat that I had.

AT&T product specialists are happy to assist you with your questions. Click below to begin your live text chat.

Chat representatives will not have access to your personal account. This service is provided to you under AT&Ts Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Welcome to AT&T. My name is Lance.
Lance: I will be happy to answer your questions regarding AT&T U-verse products. To start, could you please tell me which state you're located in and the zip code?
you: 28655 NC
Lance: Thank you for sharing this information and considering AT&T U-verse Services online today.
Lance: Are you an existing AT&T Home Phone customer?
Ryan: No
Lance: Are you interested in AT&T U-verse Voice online today?
Ryan: I am interested in the whole package.
Lance: I'd be happy to assist you with that.
Ryan: Let's start with TV.
Lance: In order to better assist you, allow me to ask you a few questions.
Ryan: I need HD and DVR. No movie Channels. Local and TLC, Discovery, And Animal Planet.
Lance: Are you interested in premium movie channels like HBO & Cinemax?
Lance: I'd be happy to assist you with that.
Lance: What do you (or will you) use the Internet for in your home (i.e. downloading music, watching videos, gaming, pictures)?
Ryan: I need the fastest internet.
Ryan: I need telephone.
Lance: How many computers are you looking to connect?
Ryan: 4
Lance: Thank you for answering all my questions.
Lance: Based on your needs, I recommend that you order, AT&T U-Verse U-200, Voice Unlimited and Max package is only $149 a month online today.
Lance: Does that sound like something you would be interested in?
Ryan: It is.
Lance: Let's go ahead and place your order today online.
Ryan: Ok. I have been going through the site and adding everything. I have everything in my cart.
Ryan: I am at $166. beacuse I added HD and an additional reciever.
Ryan: I spoke with someone on chat earlier and I was told that I could get an addional $30 off a month if I did an annual commitment. How do I get that?
Lance: If you order online AT&T U-Verse U-200 Triple Package(TV, Internet, Voice) or any above Triple Package. Your order qualifies for the $400 Visa Reward Card.
Lance: How does that sounds to you?
Lance: The $30 Off for the Internet has expired.
Ryan: That might be the deal breaker. The reason behind this is that Charter has offered me a simialr package for $134.99.
Ryan: A previous rep told me today that if I did an annual commitment I could get an additional $30 off which would bring me to $136 a month with ATT
Lance: Our offers are hotter than ever and won’t last forever and bound to change anytime! Remember, we offer plans with no term commitments. This means you can cancel at any time without penalty
Lance: I understand and you are right. But, currently the offer you are looking for has been expired and a new promotion is been released out.
Lance: If you order online AT&T U-Verse U-200 Triple Package(TV, Internet, Voice) or any above Triple Package. Your order qualifies for the $400 Visa Reward Card.
Lance: If you order online AT&T U-Verse U-200 Double Package(TV, Internet) or any above Double Package. Your order qualifies for the $350 Visa Reward Card.
Lance: How does that sounds to you?
Ryan: So you are telling me that the offer I was offered a couple of hours ago is no longer valid.
Lance: Yes, the offers are bound to change anytime. I suggest you to take advantage of the new promotion. Before, you miss out these hot on going promotion.
Ryan: I will stick with what I have. Apparently ATT does not whant my business.
Lance: I apologize for the frustration that has been caused.
Lance: Due to my limitations I am unable help you with that.
Ryan: Here is part of what I was told earlier:
Ryan: Ryan: Charter is offering everything at a fixed price of 135/ month.Jeff S.: I'm sorry for the delay. I'll be right with you.Jeff S.: You can receive lock in the U-verse service for 12 months as well with the $30 discount.Ryan: So that would be the U200+HD+HD Premium Tear+extra box+12M+Telephone for 141/month with 12 month commitment?Jeff S.: That is correct.Ryan: let me run this by my wife.

Fast Customer Service from Amazon.com

2009-12-03T20:20:00.002-05:00

It amazes me how fast and usually great Amazon.com Customer Service is. Today I sent them a complaint about a package not being delivered timely. Actually this is the second package this week. In a matter of minutes they responded.

Complaint (from their web email):

Comments:This is the second item that I have ordered in the past week that has failed to be delivered on time. This is very upsetting to me as I have never had this problem with Amazon before. The first item that I order was last Friday and was supposed to be delivered on Saturday but was not delivered until yesterday. The extra shipping was refunded but I still had to go and purchase the item somewhere else and then return Amazon package. This particular item was shipped overnight because it is for my father's computer and someone was scheduled to install the item tonight. According to UPS, this item has not even made it into his state. This not only looks bad on Amazon but for me too, especially after I bragged about how great of a company Amazon is. I have been a Amazon Prime member for 2 years and my 3rd year is set to start this month. I have been debating on renewing if after these incidents. I know that you will look into my claim and rectify this to the best of your ability.

Response:

Hello,
I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. I've checked the tracking on your order #105-1110509-XXXXX and see that your order was shipped by carrier UPS and it's scheduled to be delivered by December 3.
You can view the available tracking information from the Order Summary in Your Account at the address below: (Retracted) I'll keep track of your package and send another e-mail by December 4, if I see any delivery problems. Right now, your package is on time and in transit. UPS may not location scan all of their shipments, which occasionally limits the available tracking data. Tracking information may not appear until the package has been delivered. I've contacted UPS to get more information about where your order might be. As soon as we hear back from them, we'll send you an update by e-mail. I expect that we'll have more information for you within short time, but if it's taking longer than expected, please feel free to follow up with us again. Please visit the following link to provide the information we requested: (retracted) Also, I'm forwarding your feedback about this issue to our shipping department--I know they'll consider your feedback as we plan for further improvements of our service. We're aware that our choice of delivery services reflects on our business as a whole, and we appreciate your feedback.
Again, I'm very sorry for the trouble with your recent orders. Thanks for your patience and understanding while we look into this issue. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Please let us know if this e-mail resolved your question: (Retracted)
Please note: this e-mail was sent from an address that cannot accept incoming e-mail.
To contact us about an unrelated issue, please visit the Help section of our web site.
Best regards,
Srilatha K.Amazon.com
We're Building Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company

1959 Chevrolet Bel Air Vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS Offset

2009-09-18T08:52:00.001-05:00

Pretty Amazing

Dems Push For Nationalizing Health Care at Teddy Kennedy's Funeral

2009-08-29T23:54:00.001-05:00

This was ridiculous. The Dems. cannot even let him be berried before they start running his name into the ground. This kid is going to look back in 10 years and realize that he was a prop.

A vs B - Biscuit Holes at Hardee's

2009-07-04T08:38:00.001-05:00

We The People Stimulus Package

2009-06-18T23:55:00.001-05:00

The Mp3 Experiment Six

2009-06-15T16:59:00.001-05:00

"You've Got a Friend" 2009 - SandFantasy

2009-05-23T01:05:00.001-05:00

Cool.

2009-05-18T17:38:00.001-05:00

Truck after Body Shop

Click the picture to see all of the photos and comments.

Hail at Lake Martin, AL

2009-04-10T20:19:00.002-05:00

I was at my dad's house visiting and a bad hail storm came through. Here are some videos and links to pictures.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/weathersinc/sets/72157616604742210/

2009-04-07T08:07:00.004-05:00

Congratulations to Holley and Josh on the birth of Brayden. He was born April 6, 2009.

Don't kill me if I spelled his name wrong.

Bill O'Reilly on Letterman 2009.03.31 (part 2) [high quality]

2009-04-01T15:47:00.001-05:00

Bill O'Reilly on Letterman 2009.03.31 (part 1) [HQ]

2009-04-01T15:37:00.001-05:00

Obama's Bra 54 Double

2009-03-23T08:14:00.001-05:00

NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION

2009-03-19T07:45:00.002-05:00

The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Kaye from GA. This guy should run for President one day...

"We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights."

ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything.

ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be.

ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.

ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.

ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.

ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair.

ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure.

ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.

ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights.

ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from!

ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!

My Documents

2009-03-13T08:42:00.001-05:00

Your My Documents - watch more funny videos

Dr. Office

2009-03-12T15:53:00.000-05:00

The thing that makes me madder than hell with doctor offices is they never keep their appointment time except for one doctor that I go to. When you have sn appointment at 3:30 that is the time you should see the doctor. That should not be an estimate of when you will go back.

If doctors would do this, their patients would be much happier. My GI doctor says to arrive 30 minutes before your appointment so they can do all of the paperwork and vitals and the doctor walks into the exam room at that time.

What brings this up is that I arrived at my 3:30 eye appointment at 3:00. It is now 3:50 and I still have not even left the lobby!

2009-03-07T23:24:00.001-05:00

When Obama Raises your boss's taxes & you loose your job, how does that make you better off?

Pork spending UPDATED 3/7/09

2009-03-07T23:19:00.000-05:00

Here are some of the porkiest projects in the Queen Pelosi / Jester Obama's Bankrupt America Bill. These are from Senator John McCain twitter feed and his TOP TEN PORKIEST PROJECTS. This list has been very popular and has come out multiple times with different projects on each. Here is a list of some.

$10 Million in 13 earmarks for PMA group, which has been raided by the FBI for corruption
$7.1 Million for the conservation and recovery of endangered Hawaiian sea turtle populations
$3,806,000 for a Sun Grant Initiative in SD
$2,128,000 for a Ferry Boat, San Juan, PR
$2.1 Million for the Center for Grape Genetics in New York
$2 Million “for the promotion of astronomy” in Hawaii
$1.9 million for the Pleasure Beach Water Taxi Service Project, CT
$1.7 Million "for a honey bee factory" in Weslaco, TX
$1.7 Million for pig odor research in Iowa
$1,427,250 for genetic improvements of switchgrass
$1,284,525 for Rolls Royce
$1 Million for mormon cricket control in Utah
$951,500 for Sustainable Las Vegas
$951,500 for the Oregon Solar Highway
$950,000 for a Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC
$900,000 for fish management
$819,000 for catfish genetics research in Alabama
$650,000 for beaver management in North Carolina and Mississippi
$632,000 for the Hungry Horse Project
$475,000 to build a parking garage in Provo City, Utah
$400,000 for copper wire theft prevention efforts
$385,000 for the Utah World Trade Center
$380,000 for lighthouses in Maine
$380,000 to revitalize downtown Aliceville, AL
$380,000 for a recreation and fairground area in Kotzebue, AK
$380,000 for a recreation and fairground area in Kotzebue, AK
$332,000 for the design and construction of a school sidewalk in Franklin, Texas
$300,000 for the Montana World Trade Center
$285,000 for the Discovery Center of Idaho in Boise, ID
$250,000 to enhance research on Ice Seal populations
$238,000 for the Polynesian Voyaging Society in Hawaii
$237,500 for a new museum in San Jose, CA
$228,000 for “streetscaping” in Bridgeville, PA
$209,000 to improve blueberry production and efficiency in GA
$200,000 "tattoo removal violence outreach program to could help gang members or others shed visible signs of their past"
$190,000 to rebuild a dock in Gold Beach, OR
$190,000 for the Berkshire Theatre in Stockbridge, MA
$190,000 for the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, WY
$190,000 to build a Living Science Museum in New Orleans, LA
$190,000 for the Guam Public Library in Hagatna, Guam
$167,000 for the Autry National Center for the American West in Los Angeles, CA
$150,000 for a rodeo museum in South Dakota
$150,000 for lobster research
$143,000 to teach art energy
$143,000 for Nevada Humanities to develop and expand an online encyclopedia
$143,000 for the Historic Jazz Foundation in Kansas City, MO
$143,000 for the Dayton Society of Natural History in Dayton, OH
$122,821 for the Greater Toledo Arts Commission
$118,750 for a building to house an aircraft display in Rantoul, IL
$100,000 for the regional robotics training center in Union, SC
$100,000 for the Central Nebraska World Trade Center
$95,000 for the state of New Mexico to find a dental school location
$95,000 for Hawaii Public Radio
$59,000 for Dismal Swamp and Dismal Swamp Canal in Virginia
$75,000 for the “Totally Teen Zone” in Albany, GA
$47,500 to remodel and expand a playground in Ottawa, IL

VCR Hack!

2009-02-28T12:24:00.001-05:00

Dear Mr. President - V

2009-02-24T22:00:00.002-05:00

President Obama:

I would like to offer you a solution to the housing problems and foreclosures. My plan would help homeowners, the banks, and the entire economy.

We would need to create a national lending bank. You could simply call it the BOO (Bank of Obama). Then we would have to create some simple lending rules. They would be similar to most loans but with a few more rules. The only way to get a BOO loan would to be a current lender recommending it instead of a foreclosure. The homeowners would have to agree to have their loan transferred to BOO. BOO would have a fixed interest rate of around 6-7% and terms of up to 40 years or being paid before the homeowner turns 65. The biggest stipulation with a loan from BOO is that if you do not make your payments, wages could be garnished but if you loose your job you do not have to make payments but interest would still be charged for up to 1 year with a minimum of 1 year waiting before you would get relief benefit again, If employment is not found in 1 year, assets could be seized just as the IRS does. A BOO loan cannot be included in a bankruptcy.

Think of the benefits that this would provide... an almost guaranteed return of 6-7%. Once someone gets a BOO loan, BOO would be guaranteed money from their income. This would also allow people to stay in their homes longer and in brief unemployment that ability to continue to pay other debts.

Dear Mr. President - IV

2009-02-23T22:00:00.000-05:00

President Obama:

I hope what I heard today is not true. I thought that you were a fairly smart person, even though I do not agree with you most of the time. After what I heard today I hope that it is not true.

Today I heard that your next thing is to reduce the national debt. How can you reduce that national debt when you are "giving tax breaks", passing the largest spending package ever, and facing increasing unemployment. In case you don't understand, you cannot call up your buddy Ben and tell him to fire up the printing press.

Dear Mr. President - III

2009-02-19T22:00:00.000-05:00

President Obama:

Why are you doing all of these bailouts? They are doing nothing but moving America to a more and more socialist country. They are providing a national well fare system that people will rely on. What is going to happen when people stop lending to America? We need people to be encouraged to work. Sitting at home and receiving a paycheck from the government is not an encouragement.

My solution is simple. It is a complete overhaul of the federal government tax system. I know that this will put a lot of people out of jobs for a while but it will create many more jobs.

First, cancel out all of the stimulus packages that have been passed in the past few years.

Second, eliminate all federal income taxes for everyone. You should have enough money from the stimulus packages to cover what the government needs for now. By eliminating federal income taxes, everyone that pays taxes now will see an immediate increase in income. (I know people without jobs do not get helped, but that comes in a minute). With the increased income, people with jobs will spend more, eat out more, and start paying their home loans. The effect of this will stimulate the banking system and require businesses to hire more people which will eventually drastically drop the unemployment rate.

Next, create a national sales tax system and make the sales tax on everything that is new and not a food item. 15% - 20% would not be a bad rate. Now everyone pays their equal share of taxes. Existing homes would be purchased. Americans would begin to save more. The banks will be able to make more loans. The economy would completely revamp itself.

Finally, create a monthly rebate to everyone. This rebate could eliminate welfare and other assistant programs. Everyone is treated equally by the government. This could help eliminate homelessness. The poor get the same tax breaks as the rich. The rich get the same help from the government as the poor. Everyone would be treated equally.

Dear Mr. President - II

2009-02-18T22:00:00.000-05:00

President Obama:

Why are you bailing out the millions of people that are in the chance of foreclosure? I do not think it is fair. If someone has fallen on hard times it would not bother me if you helped them out with a loan or a tax break. Do not tell me that they were mislead by mortgage brokers. That is their own fault. When I made my loan this year, I consulted several places and people to find out what is best for me.

What makes me mad is that they people who bought way more than they can afford are going to be helped. What about me who did everything correctly. I am not going to be helped or given a handout.

I would love to have a brand new, high end, luxury sports car. I know that I cannot afford a $100,000 car, so instead I bought a car that cost less that $20,000... this is what I can afford. The same goes for my house. I would love to have a $500,000 house but I only built what I can afford... Now I am being penalized for following the rules and doing what is right.

Dear Mr. President

2009-02-17T22:00:00.000-05:00

President Obama:

Do not bow down to Queen Pelosi and Prince Reid. They care not of you. You are not their superior, you are their colleague. They will bend you and any rules that you make. They are in it for themselves not for the American people. They want their $30 million for saving the rodents and billions for ACORN.

If I were you, I would quit listening to them and start listening to the Americans that elected you (which I did not) and keep your promises that you made and you were elected on. If you would, maybe there would be less partisanship.

Family Guy zune

2009-02-17T10:12:00.001-05:00

I love this clip.

Play:

2009-01-27T10:03:00.001-05:00

Cadbury: Eyebrows Dance

2009-01-26T23:44:00.001-05:00

bird feeder

2009-01-09T01:17:00.001-05:00

Where is PETA? Popcorn (Comedy)

2008-12-24T09:01:00.001-05:00

Christmas buying warning.

2008-12-21T11:47:00.002-05:00

This is a great little news story / hint ... just in time for Christmas.

Cow Hit By Landing Plane

2008-12-19T00:53:00.001-05:00

Lucky To Be American

2008-12-05T16:24:00.001-05:00

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!

2008-10-31T07:55:00.002-05:00

Do you want this change?

2008-10-31T07:49:00.001-05:00

I see a liar on every channel!!!

2008-10-29T19:00:00.000-05:00

Best Man Ruins Wedding

2008-10-14T06:54:00.001-05:00

Barack to the Future

2008-08-29T15:07:00.001-05:00

Michael Phelps 100M Butterfly Victory!!!

2008-08-25T19:40:00.001-05:00

Russian IL-76 attemps to crash during takeoff

2008-08-19T20:08:00.001-05:00

Using every bit of it.

The beverage that helps everyone.

2008-07-08T15:09:00.000-05:00

PSA For Tequilla, The Wonder Drug...
by SaveManny

george bush is funny

2008-07-05T22:51:00.001-05:00

2008-06-03T07:56:00.001-05:00

Interesting Read

2008-05-28T22:36:00.002-05:00

This is a forward that I received. I found it interesting.

This email comes in three parts:

Part 1

In just 16 months.. Remember the election in 2006? Thought you might like to read the following:

A little over 16 MONTHS ago:

1) Consumer confidence stood at a 2 1/2 year high;
2) Regular gasoline sold for $2.19 a gallon;
3) The unemployment rate was 4.5%.

Since voting in a Democratic Congress in 2006 we have seen:

1) Consumer confidence plummet;
2) The cost of regular gasoline soar to over $3.50 a gallon;
3) Unemployment is up to 5% (a 10% increase);
4) American households have seen $2.3 trillion in equity value evaporate (stock and mutual fund losses);
5) Americans have seen their home equity drop by $1.2 trillion dollars;
6) 1% of American homes are in foreclosure.

America voted for change in 2006, and we got it!

Remember it's Congress that makes law not the President. He has to work with what's handed to him.

Quote of the Day........"My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. I hope you'll join with me as we try to change it." -- Barack Obama

Part 2:

Taxes...Whether Democrat or a Republican you will find these statistics enlightening and amazing. www.taxfoundation.org/publications/show/151.html

Taxes under Clinton 1999 Taxes under Bush 2008
Single making 30K - tax $8,400 Single making 30K - tax $4,500
Single making 50K - tax $14,000 Single making 50K - tax $12,500
Single making 75K - tax $23,250 Single making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 60K - tax $16,800 Married making 60K- tax $9,000
Married making 75K - tax $21,000 Married making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 125K - tax $38,750 Married making 125K - tax $31,250

Both democratic candidates will return to the higher tax rates It is amazing how many people that fall into the categories above think Bush is screwing them and Bill Clinton was the greatest President ever. If Obama or Hillary are elected, they both say they will repeal the Bush tax cuts and a good portion of the people that fall into the categories above can't wait for it to happen. This is like the movie The Sting with Paul Newman; you scam somebody out of some money and they don't even know what happened.

PART 3:

You think the war in Iraq is costing us too much? Read this: Boy, am I confused. I have been hammered with the propaganda that it is the Iraq war and the war on terror that is bankrupting us. I now find that to be RIDICULOUS. I hope the following 14 reasons are forwarded over and over again until they are read so many times that the reader gets sick of reading them. I have included the URL's for verification of all the following facts.

1) $11 Billion to $22 billion is spent on welfare to illegal aliens each year by state governments. Verify at: http://tinyurl.com/zob77
2) $2.2 Billion dollars a year is spent on food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC, and free school lunches for illegal aliens. Verify at: http://www.cis..org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
3) $2.5 Billion dollars a year is spent on Medicaid for illegal aliens. Verify at: http://www.cis..org/articles/2004/fiscalexec.html
4) $12 Billion dollars a year is spent on primary and secondary school education for children here illegally and they cannot speak a word of English! Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.0.html
5) $17 Billion dollars a year is spent for education for the American-born children of illegal aliens, known as anchor babies. Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
6) $3 Million Dollars a DAY is spent to incarcerate illegal aliens. Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
7) 30% percent of all Federal Prison inmates are illegal aliens. Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
8) $90 Billion Dollars a year is spent on illegal aliens for Welfare & social services by the American taxpayers. Verify at: http://premium.cnn.com/TRANSCIPTS/0610/29/ldt.01.html
9) $200 Billion Dollars a year in suppressed American wages are caused by the illegal aliens. Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0604/01/ldt.01.html
10) The illegal aliens in the United States have a crime rate that's two and a half times that of white non-illegal aliens. In particular, their children, are going to make a huge additional crime problem in the US. Verify at: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0606/ 12/ldt.01.html 11) During the year of 2005 there were 4 to 10 MILLION illegal aliens that crossed our Southern Border also, as many as 19,500 illegal aliens from Terrorist Countries. Millions of pounds of drugs, cocaine, meth, heroin and marijuana, crossed into the U. S. from the Southern border. Verify at: Homeland Security Report: http://tinyurl.com/t9sht
12) The National Policy Institute, "estimated that the total cost of mass deportation would be between $206 and $230 billion or an average cost of between $41 and $46 billion annually over a f ive year period." Verify at: http://www.nationalpolicyinstitute.org/pdf/deportation.pdf
13) In 2006 illegal aliens sent home $45 BILLION in remittances back to their countries of origin. Verify at: http://www.rense.com/general75/niht.htm
14) "The Dark Side of Illegal Immigration: Nearly One Million Sex Crimes Committed by Illegal Immigrants In The United States." Verify at: http://www.drdsk.com/articleshtml

The total cost is a whopping $ 338.3 BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.

Are we THAT stupid?

If this doesn't bother you then just delete the message. If, on the other hand, it does raise the hair on the back of your neck, I hope you forward it to every legal resident in the country including every representative in Washington , D.C. - five times a week for as long as it takes to restore some semblance of intelligence in our policies and enforcement thereof.

2008-05-12T23:30:00.001-05:00

The house is here

2008-04-22T08:24:00.001-05:00

The house is here. I am adding photos throughout the day. You can go to http://www.flickr.com/gp/85029147@N00/2jv801 and they will be towards the end.

Obama Gives Hillary the Finger

2008-04-19T09:55:00.000-05:00

2008-04-07T00:06:00.000-05:00

Banned Imodium Commercial

2008-03-30T13:51:00.001-05:00

I can relate.

Hillary WASN'T LYING! Bosnia gunfire footage discovered...

2008-03-30T00:55:00.001-05:00

2008-03-14T18:46:00.001-05:00

Joke - Where is the other $1?

2008-03-03T00:07:00.002-05:00

Three guys get a hotel room for $10 each. Realizing that he had charged too much, the clerk sent the bellman to the room with $5. The bellman put $2 in his pocket and gave each guy back $1. Now each guy has paid $9 for the room. $9 X 3 = $27 + $2 = $29 Where is the other $1?

A Monk-e-mail

2008-02-27T09:14:00.001-05:00

This is quite funny!

2008-02-15T19:58:00.000-05:00

Death Threat

2008-02-15T09:36:00.002-05:00

OK. Now I have seen it all. I open my e-mail this morning and guess what I have... a death threat. I laughed at it and started to delete it, then started to report it, but I am going to post it. THIS IS A SCAM. Notice all of the spelling mistakes.

--------------------------

MR HANS CAGE Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 6:13 AM
Reply-To: MR HANS CAGE
To: traintokill@gmail.com
HELLO:

I am very sorry for you XXxxxxx , is a pity that this is how your life is going to end as soon as you don't comply. As you can see there is no need of introducing myself to you because I don't have any business with you, my duty as I am mailing you now is just to KILL you and I have to do it as I have already been paid for that.

Someone you call a friend wants you Dead by all means, and the person have spent a lot of money on this, the person also came to us and told me that he wanted you dead and he provided us with your name ,picture and other necessary information's we needed about you. So I sent my
boys to track you down and they have carried out the necessary investigation needed for the operation on you, and they have done that but I told them not to kill you that I will like to contact you and see if your life is Important to you or not since their findings shows
that you are innocent.

I called my client back and ask him of your email address which I didn't tell him what I wanted to do with it and he gave it to me and I am using it to contact you now. As I am writing to you now my men are monitoring you and they are telling me everything about you.

Now do you want to LIVE OR DIE? As someone has paid us to kill you. Get back to me now if you are ready to pay some fees to spare your life, $15,000 is all you need to spend You will first of all pay $8,000 then I will send a tape to you which i recoeded every discusion i hade with the person who wanted you dead and as soon as you get the tape, you will pay the remaining $7,000. If you are not ready for my help, then I will carry on with my job straight-up.

WARNING: DO NOT THINK OF CONTACTING THE POLICE OR EVEN TELLING ANYONE BECAUSE I WILL KNOW.REMEMBER, SOMEONE WHO KNOWS YOU VERY WELL WANT YOU DEAD! I WILL EXTEND IT TO YOUR FAMILY, INCASE I NOTICE SOMETHING FUNNY.

DO NOT COME OUT ONCE IT IS 7:PM UNTIL I MAKE OUT TIME TO SEE YOU AND GIVE YOU THE TAPE OF MY DISCUSSION WITH THE PERSON WHO WANT YOU DEAD THEN YOU CAN USE IT TO TAKE ANY LEGAL ACTION. GOOD LUCK AS I AWAIT YOUR REPLY :traintokill@gmail.com

Click here to have your computer screen cleaned.

2008-01-25T00:23:00.000-05:00

2008-01-21T23:01:00.000-05:00

The first snow of 2008. (updated)

2008-01-17T09:42:00.000-05:00

Here is what it looked like this morning.

The First Snow of 2008

2008-01-17T01:52:00.000-05:00

Here are a few pictures of the first snow of 2008. They are poor quality because they were taken at night (1:46 AM) under a security light. I will update them in the morning when I get up and out.

Happy New Year!!

2008-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas

2007-12-25T12:43:00.001-05:00

... Twas the Night Before Christmas ...

2007-12-24T23:08:00.000-05:00

Straight No Chaser - 12 Days

2007-12-24T01:43:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas

2007 Iron Bowl Christmas Card Video (Auburn)

2007-12-19T09:54:00.001-05:00

Here Comes Another Bubble v1.1 - The Richter Scales

2007-12-19T09:15:00.001-05:00

dumb cheerleaders

2007-12-17T23:37:00.001-05:00

2007-11-09T18:37:00.001-05:00

Why I am ready to leave AT&T

2007-11-07T08:14:00.000-05:00

AT&T will not have my service for much longer. They are a bunch of money hungry you know whats!!

I have been a customer for many years. I recived my last bill and the prices are ridiculous. Start with my main phone. I was paying $31.00/month for the Complete Choice package that includes unlimited local and most features that they offer. I was also paying $23.99/month for unlimited long distance. That should come out to be $54.99 but my bill is $71.25. The rest ($16.26) is in taxes and fees. I don't use the long distance that much since I have a cell phone and many of the features I don't use either.

Time to change. I go online to make the changes. I choose the Preferred Pack Plan which includes unlimited local and 5 features (the ones that I uses) for $28.00/month. I choose the One Rate Basic Plan for long distance which is $0.12/minute with no monthly fee. Basically I should be saving $26.99 before taxes and fees.

Now here is my problem... I am charged $1.00 for making the changes, no big deal. When I print my confirmation, I notice one feature was not taken off my account and it cost $7.00/month. I cannot remove it online, so I have to call them. After calling them, and getting through the push 1 for this, etc. including telling it 3 different times I wanted English, I am told that it is not on my account. They recheck and tell me that it is and they will remove it. Then I bring up the $1.00 charge. I ask what it is for. I am told, since I am not a Complete Choice customer, I am charged for any changes to my account and that the fee really is a little over $5.00.

I don't understand how they can justify the fee for changing my service when there is nothing that they have to do... everything was done online without any human interaction. The fees, they are a joke too.

On the local service:
$4.68 in local, state, and federal taxes and fees (I am fine with these)
$6.50 FCC Authorized Charge for Network Access
$0.73 Fed Univ Svc Chrg

On my long distance service:
$1.79 NC - State/Local Tax (I am fine with this)
$0.99 Carrier Cost Recovery Fee (Isn't this part of my regular fee?)
$1.59 Federal Universal Service Fund Fee (What me paying it on my local service isn't enough?)

OK, that is on my main line... did I mention that I have 2 lines?

My second line is my "data" line that I use for faxing and my DSL. It is a basic line with unlimited local service only ($18.75) and 3MB DSL ($37.95).

So lets look at taxes and fees again.
$3.47 in local, state, and federal taxes and fees (again, I am fine with these)
$6.50 FCC Authorized Charge for Network Access
$0.71 Fed Univ Svc Chrg

To sum it up. I pay $26.96 per month in taxes and fees on my two lines.

I didn't even mention that even after paying all of these fees to upgrade their system and to keep it up to date, I still cannot get 6MB DSL. I have been told for over 2 years this is because their computer will not let them turn it on for me, even though the technicians have checked my line and I do have the ability and bandwidth, it is just a matter of allowing 6MB service to my account.

2007-10-27T23:11:00.001-05:00

New Again - Brad Paisley & Sara Evans

2007-10-09T22:25:00.001-05:00

2007-10-08T16:25:00.001-05:00

We Remember

2007-10-07T23:00:00.000-05:00

The proud warriors of Baker Company wanted to do something to pay tribute To our fallen comrades. So since we are part of the only Marine Infantry Battalion left in Iraq the one way that we could think of doing that is By taking a picture of Baker Company saying the way we feel. It would be awesome if you could find a way to share this with our fellow countrymen. I was wondering if there was any way to get this into your papers to let the world know that "WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN" and are proud to serve our country.

Semper Fi
1stSgt Dave Jobe

The attached photo was forwarded from one of the last U.S. Marine companies in Iraq. They would like to have it passed to as many people as possible, to let the folks back home know that they remember why they're there and that they remember those who've been lost.

Quotes - Part 2 of 2

2007-10-06T23:00:00.000-05:00

Quotes - Part 1 of 2

2007-10-05T23:00:00.000-05:00

Our Bank Account

2007-10-04T23:00:00.000-05:00

A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o'clock, with his hair fashionably combed and shaved perfectly, even though he is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. His wife of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary.

After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, he smiled sweetly when told his room was ready. As he maneuvered his walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of his tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on his window.

"I love it," he stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.

"Mr. Jones, you haven't seen the room; just wait."

"That doesn't have anything to do with it," he replied.

"Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn't depend on how the furniture is arranged ... it's how I arrange my mind. I already decided to love it. "It's a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open, I'll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I've stored away. Just for this time in my life.

Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw from what you've put in.

So, my advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories!

Thank you for your part in filling my Memory bank.

I am still depositing. Remember the five simple rules to be happy:
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.

Paul Harvey and Prayer

2007-10-03T23:00:00.000-05:00

Paul Harvey says:

I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December. I don't agree with Darwin, but I didn't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his theory of evolution. Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game.

So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the Players on the field and the fans going home from the game. But it's a Christian prayer, some will argue. Yes, and this is the United States of America, a country founded on Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200 to 1.

If I went to a football game in Jerusalem, I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer. If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad, I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer. If I went to a ping pong match in China, I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha. And I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit. When in Rome...

But what about the atheists is another argument.

What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer! Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.

Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating; to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying. God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you, well . Just sue me.

The silent majority has been silent too long. It's time we let that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority don't care what they want. It is time the majority rules!

It's time we tell them, you don't have to pray; you don't have to say the pledge of allegiance; you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your right. But by golly, you are no longer going to take our rights away.

We are fighting back . And we WILL WIN! God bless us one and all, especially those who denounce Him. God bless America, despite all her faults. She is still the greatest nation of all. God bless our service men that are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God.

Hopefully 2007 will be the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions. Keep looking up.

It Was Only a Quarter

2007-10-02T23:00:00.000-05:00

Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a church in Houston , Texas . Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change.

As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, "You'd better give the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it." Then he thought, "Oh, forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet."

When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, then he handed the quarter to the driver and said, "Here, you gave me too much change."

The driver, with a smile, replied, "Aren't you the new preacher in town? I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to worship. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much change. I'll see you at church on Sunday."

When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the nearest light pole, held on, and said, "Oh God, I almost sold your Son for a quarter."

Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is a really scary example of how much people watch us as Christians and will put us to the test!

Always be on guard and remember that you carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself "Christian." Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

Tryphorgetin

2007-10-02T11:00:00.000-05:00

The Beauty of Math!

2007-10-01T23:00:00.000-05:00

1 x 8 + 1 = 9
12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 = 987654
1234567 x 8 + 7 = 9876543
12345678 x 8 + 8 = 98765432
123456789 x 8 + 9 = 987654321

1 x 9 + 2 = 11
12 x 9 + 3 = 111
123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
123456789 x 9 +10= 1111111111

9 x 9 + 7 = 88
98 x 9 + 6 = 888
987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
9876 x 9 + 4 = 88888
98765 x 9 + 3 = 888888
987654 x 9 + 2 = 8888888
9876543 x 9 + 1 = 88888888
98765432 x 9 + 0 = 888888888

Brilliant, isn't it?
And look at this symmetry:

1 x 1 = 1
11 x 11 = 121
111 x 111 = 12321
1111 x 1111 = 1234321
11111 x 11111 = 123454321
111111 x 111111 = 12345654321
1111111 x 1111111 = 1234567654321
11111111 x 11111111 = 123456787654321
111111111 x 111111111=12345678987654321

Now, take a look at this...
101%

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:

What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?

Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?

We have all been in situations where someone wants you to GIVE OVER

100%.

How about ACHIEVING 101%?

What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help answer these questions:

If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

If:

H-A-R-D-W-O-R- K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

And:

K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%

But:

A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:

L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

When it is ok to use profanity.

2007-09-30T23:09:00.000-05:00

Military Prayer

2007-09-29T21:42:00.000-05:00

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
Prayer Request: When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops around the world.
There is nothing attached. Just send this to people in your address book. Do not let it stop with you. Of all the gifts you could give a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, Airman, & others deployed in harm's way, prayer is the very best one.

A Dog Knows

2007-09-28T23:53:00.000-05:00

Have you ever heard that a dog "knows" when an earthquake is about to hit?

Have you ever heard that a dog can "sense" when a tornado is stirring up, even twenty miles away?

Do you remember hearing that, before the December tsunami struck Southeast Asia, dogs started running frantically away from the seashore, at breakneck speed?

Do you know that dogs can detect cancer and other serious illnesses and danger of fire?

Somehow they always know when they can 'go for a ride' before you even ask and how do those dogs and cats get home from hundreds of miles away?

I'm a firm believer that animals - and especially dogs - have keen insights into the Truth.

And you can't tell me that dogs can't sense a potentially terrible disaster well in advance.

Simply said, a good ol' hound dog just KNOWS when something isn't right . . when impending doom is upon us . . .

Blonde Joke

2007-09-27T22:13:00.000-05:00

I urgently needed a few days off work, but I knew the Boss would not allow me to take a leave. I thought that maybe if I acted "CRAZY" then he would tell me to take a few days off. So I hung upside down on the ceiling and made funny noises. My co-worker (who's blonde) asked me what I was doing? I told her that I was pretending to be a light bulb so that the Boss would think I was "CRAZY" and give me a few days off. A few minutes later the Boss came into the office and asked "What are you doing ?" I told him I was a light bulb. He said "You are clearly stressed out. Go home and recuperate for a couple of days". I jumped down and walked out of the office. When my co-worker (the blonde) followed me, the Boss asked her " ...And where do you think you're going?"

She said, "I'm going home too, I can't work in the dark!"

Tech Support - Problem with Upgrade

2007-09-26T19:37:00.000-05:00

Dear Tech Support:

Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0 . I soon noticed that the new program began unexpected child processing that took up a lot of space and valuable resources. In addition, Wife 1.0 installed itself into all other programs and now monitors all other system activity. Applications such as Poker Night 10.3 , Football 5.0 , Hunting and Fishing 7.5 , and Racing 3.6 no longer run , crashing the system whenever selected.

I can't seem to keep Wife 1.0 in the background while attempting to run my favorite applications. I'm thinking about going back to Girlfriend 7.0 , but the uninstall doesn't work on Wife 1.0 . Please help!

Thanks,
A Troubled User.

-----REPLY-----

Dear Troubled User:

This is a very common problem that men complain about. Many people upgrade from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0 , thinking that it is just a Utilities and Entertainment program. Wife 1.0 is an OPERATING SYSTEM and is designed by its Creator to run EVERYTHING !!! It is also impossible to delete Wife 1.0 and to return to Girlfriend 7.0 . It is impossible to uninstall, or purge the program files from the system once installed.

You cannot go back to Girlfriend 7.0 because Wife 1.0 is designed to not allow this. Look in your Wife 1.0 manual under Warnings-Alimony - Child Support. I recommend that you keep Wife1.0 and work on improving the situation. I suggest installing the background application 'Yes Dear' to alleviate software augmentation.

The best course of action is to enter the command C:\ APOLOGIZE because ultimately you will have to give the APOLOGIZE command before the system will return to normal anyway.

Wife 1.0 is a great program, but it tends to be very high maintenance . Wife 1.0 comes with several support programs, such as Clean and Sweep 3.0 , Cook It 1.5 and Do Bills 4.2.

However, be very careful how you use these programs. Improper use will cause the system to launch the program Nag 9.5 . Once this happens, the only way to improve the performance of Wife 1.0 is to purchase additional software. I recommend Flowers 2.1 and Diamonds 5.0 !

WARNING!!! DO NOT , under any circumstances, install Secretary With Short Skirt 3.3 . This application is not supported by Wife 1.0 and will cause irreversible damage to the operating system.

Best of luck,
Tech Support

Thinking about flying an F-14?

2007-09-16T00:07:00.000-05:00

Below is an article written by Rick Reilly of Sports Illustrated. He details his experiences when given the opportunity to fly in a F-14 Tomcat. If you aren't laughing out loud by the time you get to "Milk Duds," your sense of humor is seriously broken.

Someday you may be invited to fly in the back-seat of one of your country's most powerful fighter jets. Many of you already have . John Elway, John Stockton, Tiger Woods to name a few If you get this opportunity, let me urge you, with the greatest sincerity... Move to Guam . Change your name. Fake your own death! Whatever you do . . Do Not Go ! ! !The U.S. Navy invited me to try it. I was thrilled. I was pumped. I was toast! I should've known when they told me my pilot would be Chip (Biff) King of Fighter Squadron 213 at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach .

Whatever you're thinking a Top Gun named Chip (Biff) King looks like, triple it. He's about six-foot, tan, ice-blue eyes, wavy surfer hair, finger-crippling handshake -- the kind of man who wrestles dyspeptic alligators in his leisure time. If you see this man, run the other way. Fast.

Biff King was born to fly. His father, Jack King, was for years the voice of NASA missions. ("T-minus 15 seconds and counting ..." Remember?) Chip would charge neighborhood kids a quarter each to hear his dad. Jack would wake up from naps surrounded by nine-year-olds waiting for him to say, "We have a liftoff"

Biff was to fly me in an F-14D Tomcat, a ridiculously powerful $60 million weapon with nearly as much thrust as weight. Not unlike Colin Montgomerie, I was worried about getting airsick, so the night before the flight I asked Biff if there was something I should eat the next morning.

"Bananas," he said.

"For the potassium?" I asked.

"No," Biff said, "because they taste about the same coming up as they do going down."

The next morning, out on the tarmac, I had on my flight suit with my name sewn over the left breast. (No call sign -like Crash or Sticky or Leadfoot . But, still, very cool.) I carried my helmet in the crook of my arm, as Biff had instructed. If ever in my life I had a chance to nail Nicole Kidman, this was it.

A fighter pilot named Psycho gave me a safety briefing and then fastened me into my ejection seat, which, when employed, would "egress" me out of the plane at such a velocity that I would be immediately knocked unconscious

Just as I was thinking about aborting the flight, the canopy closed over me, and Biff gave the ground crew a thumbs-up. In minutes we were firing nose up at 600 mph. We leveled out and then canopy-rolled over another F-14.

Those 20 minutes were the rush of my life. Unfortunately, the ride lasted 80. It was like being on the roller coaster at Six Flags Over Hell. Only without rails. We did barrel rolls, snap rolls, loops, yanks and banks. We dived, rose and dived again, sometimes with a vertical velocity of 10,000 feet per minute. We chased another F-14, and it chased us.We broke the speed of sound. Sea was sky and sky was sea. Flying at 200 feet we did 90-degree turns at 550 mph, creating a G force of 6.5, which is to say I felt as if 6.5 times my body weight was smashing against me, thereby approximating life as Mrs. Colin Montgomerie.And I egressed the bananas.

And I egressed the pizza from the night before. And the lunch before that. I egressed a box of Milk Duds from the sixth grade. I made Linda Blair look polite. Because of the G's, I was egressing stuff that never thought would be egressed. I went through not one airsick bag, but two.

Biff said I passed out. Twice. I was coated in sweat. At one point, as we were coming in upside down in a banked curve on a mock bombing target and the G's were flattening me like a tortilla and I was in and out of consciousness, I realized I was the first person in history to throw down.

I used to know 'cool'. Cool was Elway throwing a touchdown pass, or Norman making a five-iron bite. But now I really know 'cool'. Cool is guys like Biff, men with cast-iron stomachs and freon nerves. I wouldn't go up there again for Derek Jeter's black book, but I'm glad Biff does every day, and for less a year than a rookie reliever makes in a home stand.

A week later, when the spins finally stopped, Biff called. He said he and the fighters had the perfect call sign for me. Said he'd send it on a patch for my flight suit.

"What is it ?" I asked.

"Two Bags."

I entered your name in for a cruise.

2007-09-15T23:57:00.000-05:00

I hope that you do not mind but, I entered your name in a drawing for a 7-day cruise. I assure you that no sales people will call or bother you in anyway. This is completely on the up and up.

I've taken the liberty of putting your name into the drawing for a seven-day, six-night cruise on the fabulous new Gypsy Queen Cruise Line ship , the 'Dixie Belle'.

All airfares, transfers, food and drinks included with dinner at the captain's table as his personal guest. Good luck, I hope you win!

The Flagship 'Dixie Belle' is shown below...

Your first night's meal promises to be scrumptious, featuring fillet of Catfish, Hush Puppies and Collards, with all you can eat Boiled Louisiana Rusty Crawfish! Boy, I wish I was goin' with ya'll. If'n ya'll win, make sure to send pictures, especially of the Famous, 'Ole' Muddy Midnight Skinny Dip, with your hostesses Eulla Bell and Krissie.

Since ya'll may have the presidential suite, yu'in's will have a balcony view and the finest facilities.

Nothing... is too good for my family and friends...!

Great Prank

2007-09-14T16:28:00.000-05:00

Hurricane Katrina

2007-08-29T06:16:00.000-05:00

It was 2 years ago today that Hurricane Katrina came ashore and forever changed the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf Coast. Everyone I know from Mississippi lost someone or something from the storm. Most everyone in the US has been effected by this storm. Please say a prayer for everyone that was affected by the storm.

Now for my rant. Last night, the CBS Nightly News started a story called Katrina + 2. This story ticked me off. There was no mention of Mississippi, only New Orleans. Yes New Orleans suffered a major loss, but it was not the only place. New Orleans loss was devastating to the local economy. My problem with it all... the majority of New Orleans that was damaged was in low income areas that homes were never supposed to be built. This land was supposed to be wasteland due to the area being so far below sea level, but it was built on because it was cheap. Now most people in that area cannot get private insurance on their homes, so the federal government is going to assist in getting flood insurance. The story also pointed out that there are several homes that still need to be torn down because they are unsafe. I did not see 1 person that was attempting to do this themselves... basically it was short of telling the government that they need to come and do it for them.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is different. The majority of homes that were damaged were in areas that no one imagined could ever be destroyed by storm surge. Many homes have been there for hundreds of years without ever being destroyed by a hurricane. Yet you do not see anything about this on the news. Why???

The majority of New Orleans is lazy. They have always had everything handed to them by the government. The majority of them blame everything on the government and they want the government to pay for everything. They want new homes built by the government. Now look at Mississippi. The majority of residents there have gotten off their asses and started doing the work themselves. They have cleaned up their yards, they have torn down unsafe structures, and they have started rebuilding. They are not sitting in line with their hand out waiting on their check. They have gone back to work. They have spent their savings to rebuild. They are trying to overcome the disaster and to make their homes safe again.

I have gone to the Gulf Coast a couple of times since Katrina. I remember standing at the Palace Casino in Biloxi and thinking... This doesn't look that bad. Then I thought about it. There used to be homes and business all through here. That used to be the Biloxi Schooner restaurant. Now it is an area that looks like it has been cleared by a bull dozer. There are a few trees, a couple of trailers and some bare concrete pads.

Please get the word out. The media still thinks that New Orleans was the only place damaged. Let people remember that this damaged the entire Gulf Coast, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. NEW ORLEANS WAS NOT THE ONLY PLACE!!

Trying to register for a college class.

2007-08-20T12:00:00.000-05:00

Today I tried to register for college classes. Of course, I have to park in the lower 40. Next it tried to register for classes and their computer is down. I don't understand why you would let you computer system go down on the first day of school. There is around 30 people waiting and they keep piling in.

Sitting here, I cannot believe some people. One group is sitting here bragging on what their father makes. To me 13 an hour is not that great and that is the highest. Another girl sitting here is wearing blue jeans, which would be fine except for the rip in the crotch that shows all. Next the wanna be thug comes in and acts like everyone in the room is his homie... but his shorts got from his knees to his ankles. Every time I see something like that, I have to resist the urge to give them a wedgie.

I do have to say that there are a bunch of spoiled bitches here. Some have only gone to their first class, if any, and they are already complaining about home work. I want to say to them, what they hell did you expect? It's college... at least it is only community college.

Now the 13 an hour daughter is over here talking about her sister being at UNC and putting everything on a credit card. She says that her sister plans on putting everything on multiple credit cards, paying off one, and letting the others go and not paying them.

Update: I did not get registered for the class. The class I wanted to take was a CPT coding class. The computer system never came up in the 1.5 hours I waited. Finally they decided to fill add/drop cards and put them in the order they recieved them. They wanted a contact number and would call you if you if the class you wanted was full. My problem, the class I wanted to take had a prerequisite. I told them to put me in that class, but there was a prerequisite for it. Basically to take 1 class, I would have to 2 classes over a course of a year so that I can take the one class I wanted to take. No thanks.

Thanks for letting me waste almost 2 hours of my life for nothing.

Black Presidential SUV

2007-08-16T23:11:00.000-05:00

2007-08-10T17:51:00.000-05:00

Free Deals of the Week

Chuck E Cheese Robots Hacked!!

2007-08-01T10:49:00.000-05:00

DELL computer complaint - LCD Backorder

2007-07-27T10:57:00.000-05:00

LCD Backorder | PlanetFeedback

Paint Jam

2007-07-05T19:17:00.000-05:00

This has to be one of the coolest paintings I have ever seen...

2007-06-07T22:42:00.000-05:00

Flea Market Montgomery

2007-06-07T07:23:00.000-05:00

2007-06-05T22:41:00.000-05:00

Ryan Weathers

Alltel Complaints again.

Alltel Disappointment

VOTE NO!!

Fast Customer Service from Amazon.com

1959 Chevrolet Bel Air Vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS Offset

Dems Push For Nationalizing Health Care at Teddy Kennedy's Funeral

A vs B - Biscuit Holes at Hardee's

We The People Stimulus Package

The Mp3 Experiment Six

"You've Got a Friend" 2009 - SandFantasy

Hail at Lake Martin, AL

Bill O'Reilly on Letterman 2009.03.31 (part 2) [high quality]

Bill O'Reilly on Letterman 2009.03.31 (part 1) [HQ]

Obama's Bra 54 Double

NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION

My Documents

Dr. Office

Pork spending *UPDATED 3/7/09*

VCR Hack!

Dear Mr. President - V

Dear Mr. President - IV

Dear Mr. President - III

Dear Mr. President - II

Dear Mr. President

Family Guy zune

Play:

Cadbury: Eyebrows Dance

bird feeder

Where is PETA? Popcorn (Comedy)

Christmas buying warning.

Cow Hit By Landing Plane

Lucky To Be American

Holy Crap!!!!!!!!

Do you want this change?

I see a liar on every channel!!!

Best Man Ruins Wedding

Barack to the Future

Michael Phelps 100M Butterfly Victory!!!

Russian IL-76 attemps to crash during takeoff

The beverage that helps everyone.

george bush is funny

Interesting Read

The house is here

Obama Gives Hillary the Finger

Banned Imodium Commercial

Hillary WASN'T LYING! Bosnia gunfire footage discovered...

Joke - Where is the other $1?

A Monk-e-mail

Death Threat

Click here to have your computer screen cleaned.

The first snow of 2008. (updated)

The First Snow of 2008

Happy New Year!!

Merry Christmas

... Twas the Night Before Christmas ...

Straight No Chaser - 12 Days

2007 Iron Bowl Christmas Card Video (Auburn)

Here Comes Another Bubble v1.1 - The Richter Scales

dumb cheerleaders

Why I am ready to leave AT&T

New Again - Brad Paisley & Sara Evans

We Remember

Quotes - Part 2 of 2

Quotes - Part 1 of 2

Our Bank Account

Paul Harvey and Prayer

It Was Only a Quarter

Tryphorgetin

The Beauty of Math!

When it is ok to use profanity.

Military Prayer

A Dog Knows

Blonde Joke

Tech Support - Problem with Upgrade

Thinking about flying an F-14?

I entered your name in for a cruise.

Great Prank

Hurricane Katrina

Trying to register for a college class.

Pork spending UPDATED 3/7/09