"Murphy was an optimist!"
Today’s Useful Information for Women and Men February 28, 2006 3:02 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Cool Sites, Of Interest, SexFor the ladies, information about a better sports bra. For the guys, simply a cheap thrill. Not safe for work. Guys may find their afternoon bouncing away.
And since we are on the subject of time wasters in the name of a good smile, here’s a safe for work (with sound) video of a European award winning commercial you might not see in the United States.
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Previous Post Retracted February 28, 2006 2:37 pm
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, News, Of InterestSeeking more info. Bearden High School does not appear to be in lock down.
The shooting occurred at The Cove in West Knoxville. Looks as if a woman is a hostage of two hispanic males and an officer was shot. The officer’s name rings a familiar bell.
1:35 p.m. Authorities have closed the gates at Bearden High School while the suspects are still at large. The school has not been officially locked down.
See WBIR for more info.
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Of Grasshoppers February 28, 2006 10:08 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, PhilosophyStudent: I work alone.
Master: People do not succeed in isolation.
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Lost Honor February 28, 2006 9:01 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeIf I had a sword, I’d fall on it.
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Norton Antivirus 2006 Prevents Viruses By Making Computer Unusable February 28, 2006 8:58 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Software, TechnologyYou know. Peter Norton was king of dos but when windows came out I think he got confused. But he’s reached new heights (er, lows) with Norton Antivirus 2006. Nav2006 brings WinXP to its knees! Symantec suggestions a solution. I just tried their solution and it is pathethic. Windows XP is totally non-responsive. To uninstall NAV I’m going to have to reboot into Safe Mode (F8 on booting) and run msconfig (start->run->msconfig) to turn off all Symantec references, reboot (since you can’t uninstall from safe mode), uninstall from the control panel, reboot, and install NAV2004 (in leau of nothing else for this client). Client recommendation: drop Norton Antivirus!
I’ve been an advocate of Symantec for years but this is the last straw. Do NOT buy or install any Norton Antivirus software. There are far superior products in Kaspersky, AVG, Avast, and Trendmicro. The other "top dog", McAfee, has lost their mind too. If I have to deal with the McAfee SecurityCenter on one more machine I’m liable to go looney.
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400 meter relay February 28, 2006 8:01 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, History, MedfordWhen I was a freshman in high school I participated in track. I loved the thrill of the pole vault, and the challenge of the hurdles. Although the high jump was interesting, I just didn’t do well. I would have continued the track team throughout high school but in my sophomore year I was offered my first regular job and had to choose between practices and money; money, the great evil, won and took me down the wrong path.
One small winter track meet has so few competitors that for the 400 meter relay we raced 4 boys teams on the inner lanes and 2 girls teams on the outer lanes but officially the girls weren’t racing the boys. I was set as the anchor which meant I could bring the race home! Our first runner did well as did our second runner. As I watched him hand off to our third runner I was certain that we’d win the race. Then it happened. Our third runner set off in a hard jog. He seemed to be thrilled but we were all horrified. All 3 boys teams easily passed him and moments later the girls who had lagged have a track behind passed him. My dreams of winning had been crushed to a paniced desire to simply pass the girls and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to do that. I set off in the hardest sprint of my life and I beat the girls and brought our team in last.
Never would I have thought that race would become the metaphor for my life. I’ve been running that race for so long and I’m so fatigued. My race is different. I feel like I also have spectators throwing things under my feet trying to trip me. Can I even beat the girls at this point?
I have 11 minutes before the first team crosses the finish line;The first team just crossed the finish line. I have probably 2 hours if I’m lucky and not tripped before I’ll cross the first finish line. I’m not even on the track right now.
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Free Pancake Day Has Begun February 28, 2006 7:09 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Of InterestRemember, today is Free Pancake Day at IHOP from 7am-2pm.
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It Starts February 28, 2006 4:15 am
Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily LifeLet the day begin!
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