Category: Daily Life

For those still following Katrina, I found an excellent summary of the timeline of events.

According to this evidence Katrina was sent by the Russians (yes, yes…I know) and we should expect another man made weather attack soon.

It has been established that the former Soviet Union (fSU) developed and boasted of weather modification technology during the 1960’s and 70’s with deployment against the United States coming in 1976 with the audible arrival of the woodpecker grid. These weather operations continue to this day.

Cathy thinks that today is a good day for all your RSS readers to slip over to the site and see the webcam.

I’m PD’d. I interviewed for a job at a family oriented company that I would have loved at a salary range that was exactly what I want complete with great benefits and flexible hours. Although I overtalked (I was nervous as all get out), the interview went well and everyone thought I’d be great to work with. My technical skills were without question. My experience perfect. Then they dropped Caliper on me. With a deadline to pick a child up from school I had to answer 145 questions to reveal my innermost secrets of which I’ll never learn myself. As the clock ticked and I deeply pondered each question I felt the urge to just mark C for every answer.

In the end, they were disappointed to decline me the position. "Had it not been for the test, you would have had an offer already." They were unable to tell me about the test other than "your analytical skills are without question."

I am still pondering my reaction to this. Of course, that action is likely to validate the results. For instance, one thought: grab my camping gear, a bottle of scotch and head of the backcountry for a weekend of introspection. But goodness no, to verbalize such a thought is certainly to draw out the innermost psychologist in everyone. Fire away! 🙂

Cathy prompted with a human metrics test producing these results:

Your Type is
ENTJ
Extroverted Intuitive Thinking Judging
Strength of the preferences %
56 75 1 11

And 4degreez pd test producing:

Paranoid: Low
Schizoid: Low
Schizotypal: Moderate
Antisocial: Low
Borderline: Moderate
Histrionic: High
Narcissistic: Moderate
Avoidant: Low
Dependent: Moderate
Obsessive-Compulsive: High

There you have it. Histrionic, Obsessive-Compulsive. I guess that means I have to become hyperfocused on this as an issue and tell everyone I see about it.

I’m so stressed that my teeth hurt.

New west hills east bound exit is nice. Includes access to the backside of the restaurants.

Now more hardware is dying! My foundations are crumbling.

Student: I am so weak.
Master: Strength grows through regular trials not haphazard exertions.

Today an old friend gave a heartfelt and genuine thank you to me for teaching him to juggle so many years ago. His words renewed my spirit and reminded me that I have made a difference in people’s lives.

This is a reprint of my comment under Glen Reynolds’ post on No Silence today.

It’s the New Madrid Fault Zone in Memphis that Knoxville (and everyone else) should be watching. In 1811, a major earthquake caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards and created Reelfoot Lake and rang church bells in Richmond, Virginia.

“The probability for an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or greater is significant in the near future, with a 50% chance by the year 2000 and a 90% chance by the year 2040. A quake with a magnitude equal to that of the 1811- 1812 quakes could result in great loss of life and property damage in the billions of dollars.”

With 10,000 New Orleans refugees in Memphis, it would not be without irony if Mother Nature decided now was the time.

“The next time the New Madrid Fault produces such a quake, it is estimated 60 percent of Memphis will be devastated, leaving $50 Billion in damage and thousands of dead in its wake.”

Knoxvillians should find this image of quakes between 1800 and 1983 intersesting. A Californian that I worked with once commented how lovely our brick structures were and what a shame it will be if an earthquake ever hits here implying that our fair city will be flattened.

It should be noted that good things come of bad. Reelfoot Lake is now habit to many bald eagles and a bird’s paradise.

Student: What is the most valuable knowledge you have gained?
Master: Speak only when spoken to.

Student: Sadness is contagious.
Master: So is happiness.

I read something today that really puts things into prespective. Katrina’s devastation is the size of Great Britain.

This Flash overview of Katrina by the New York Times is excellent!

I had the last of my Zipfizz today. I want to thank Shae for introducing me to the product. Yes, it gave me an energy boost without the lack of concentration that other products induce. I liked knowing I was getting vitamins back into my diet.

Unfortunately, I am just far too broke right now to be a regular customer. I could easily go through 60 tubes a month. Once finances have become more stable I’m sure Zipfizz will be a regular item at my desk.

I really like this picture!