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better get to it

furiousBall — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:29 +0000

Today is going to be a busy one. Lots of work to get done and hockey practice tonight to cap the amount of work time I’ve got available – better get to it.

Movie Reviews…

Super 8 – I read some reviews decrying the film as being too derivative of Speilberg’s earlier films (E.T. and The Goonies), but I still really enjoyed it.

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At the gym: who is looking at whom
Congressman Falls for The Onion’s Planned Parenthood ‘Abortionplex’ Story - *snicker*, one good thing from that gaffe, I discovered Literally Unbelievable.
I unplugged the TV during the Super Bowl
When a poor grasp of punctuation can yield sexual benefits
The most unintentionally filthy ad for a Valentine’s Day spa treatment
Driver covers car spoiler in movie spoilers
Ichi! Ni! San! Shi! Come on, everybody! Train kara-tee!
Prop. 8 Overturned, Mayor Cory Booker Responds to Question about NJ Marriage Equality Referendum - “No minority should have their rights be subject to the passions and sentiments of the majority.” Perfectly put.
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The cheese shoppe may have closed, but the bonds remain…

furiousBall — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:46:05 +0000

The cheese shoppe may have closed, but the bonds remain… this is Abbe’s former co-worker and our very good friend, Caroline. She now works at one of my client’s stores. She misses Abbe. A lot.

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Susan G. Komen for Women’s Health?

furiousBall — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:14:06 +0000

I am really saddened by Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s decision to stop funding breast screenings to Planned Parenthood. I would like to hear more from Komen on this issue. But it appears that politics played a role in a group (albeit, a private one) that is supposed to promote women’s health cutting off funding to cancer screenings. I am not donating to Susan G. Komen until further notice. They are a private organization and I am a private citizen that can also choose where to put my hard-earned dollars.

I posted this on Facebook last night with a fairly simple statement, I am not donating until I hear more – the screenings they are going to be denying women could help save women’s lives against breast cancer. And what I got from friends was pure politics due to PP being an abortion provider.

I am looking at this as the father of a daughter, the son of an amazing mother, a future husband, and an ex-husband. And all of those women in the roles I just mentioned – all have incidents of cancer in their families. I ran 40 miles about a month ago to fight cancer with Team in Training. And I have no time or money for anyone or group that stands in my way to fight that disease.

To me, this is about fighting cancer, not congressional investigations (which seriously, there is zero legal requirement for an investigation to be started by Congress, so skip that – that IS purely political). And OK, if SGK’s motives were political, why not find a right wing cancer screening group of hospitals that you could donate those funds ear-marked for PP to provide those screenings for women in need?

SGK has made waves previously for their lawsuits against other cancer fighting non-profits for using the “for the cure” slogan. While legally they were fully acting within their rights, I have to ask, are you really fighting cancer or just spending the money you are raising to pay attorneys and talk to right wing lobbyists?

One last time, I get that SGK is a private organization and they can make their own choices. Just like I and millions of others can as we make our donations this year and in the future.

UPDATE: A petition has started, sign and share please if you care to do so.

Movie Reviews…

Cave of Forgotten Dreams – this was a pretty impressive documentary. Cave art that goes back 32,000 years filmed by Werner Herzog in 3D, awesome.

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Top 10 Racist Cartoon Moments - thanks David
Peavey Builds An Auto-Tuning Guitar
T-Rex trying things (11 Photos)
How the 7 deadly sins look when applied to your workday
Shockingly wise kids’ answers to questions about dating
How to let your coworkers know you’re one cup of coffee away from an office rampage - this really doesn’t mean much to my officemates, Ziggy (cat) and Titan (dog), but I still love it
The World of Corporate Logos as Seen By a Five-Year Old
Breaking Bad as an 8-bit RPG

go immune system!

furiousBall — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:57:59 +0000

Oh boy, Abbe and I both woke up feeling crummy. There is a really bad stomach virus going around our town and wow, that would really not be good if I get knocked out of commission for a day or two. I’m launching an all-out vitamin assault along with hydrogen peroxide in the ears. I hope we can fight this off.

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mind the gap

furiousBall — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:10:24 +0000

I need to have a good day of coding today. My list of projects is in good shape, a few big ones that are moving slowly, a medium sized project with a short time to deliver, and plenty of smaller tasks to fill in the gaps. Those short little maintenance to do list items really do work well as a change of pace and help clear my head. Just gotta keep swimming…

Movie Reviews…

Warrior – this movie is formulaic and filled with cliche, but Warrior is also a pretty great sports movie.

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the evil clown will teach you math now…

furiousBall — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:11:02 +0000

Well, we got some bad news last night, pig stomach night has been postponed (hopefully for next weekend). So Viv is already pretty bummed, but I am glad that I will get to see Bubs play ice hockey this weekend and also get a lot of work done on a project with a very rapidly approaching deadline.

Bubs really did a great job on his Divisibility Rules Chart project for math last night. He had to stay up late finishing it off, but it looks pretty good and I love seeing him show some of his creativity… (check out those evil clowns)…

Movie Reviews…

Apollo 18 - although I do like both found footage (Cloverfield, Paranormal Activity) and sci-fi drama films (Moon), this movie was a pretty solid miss.

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“And the truth is that I feel better because I’ve forgiven everyone.”

furiousBall — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:10:28 +0000

Well, we got some snow last night, but it’s raining/sleeting on top of the few inches that fell – so it’s kinda gross outside.

Yesterday, I got my first short run in since the marathon and it went really well. Titan really enjoyed getting out there again – he needs exercise to keep his behavior in check (on some days). And while running, this song by fun. came on my iPod and it got me… mostly because it’s a lesson I’m really working with my son (and myself) on lately – letting your anger and sadness go.

“How did I end up here?
How did I find love and conquer all my fears?
See, I made it out.
Out from under the sun.
And the truth is that I feel better because I’ve forgiven everyone.”

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My little world has lost control but still it keeps on spinnin’

furiousBall — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:23:14 +0000

Every day this week has had an out-of-office experience (aka errands, off-site meetings) of some sort for me. Today (library, picking up gifts for birthday party, dropping off car) is no exception but the weekend looks relatively calm. Maybe Abbe and I can actually get our holiday decorations into the attic! The good news is that each errand and meeting means progress and growth. Stasis can be necessary to reset oneself, but this constantly on-the-go feeling means that I am needed and that’s a good thing.

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muy busy

furiousBall — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:38:10 +0000

Muy busy today, no time for blogging. Only links for you.

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Rob Lowe Tweets QB Manning Will Retire, Ignites Hysteria
There’s something about these products… not quite sure what (28 Photos)
An Hour With Roger Waters on Howard Stern
Dog Wars – I like that the black lab is Darth Vader… that’s right Titan, you’re Darth Vader

enjoying the ride

furiousBall — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:35:25 +0000

I had one of those days yesterday that us coders run into once and a while – lots of stuff done, but one unsolved problem ruins the entire day. Microsoft is world renowned for their ability to break previous versions during upgrades and MS Access 2010 is brutal. I ultimately had to tell a customer that I wouldn’t be able to help them, ate the 3+ billable hours of research time, and let them know they need an Access programmer that can come on site to take a look at what is going on. I did fix a couple of issues, but I am still agonizing over not getting that fixed for them. You win some, you lose some.

On the bright side, Abbe had a great first day of work yesterday. My buddy Ricky Oyola came over to watch the Flyers beat the Wild (and Viv made him sit and watch a bunch of Simon’s Cat videos, then Bubs showed him a few things on the Xbox). And I have a couple of potential clients that would lead to some fun projects and nice people to work with in the next few months. I need to shrug that speed bump off and enjoy the ride. Life is good.