It is something of a great mystery to me why when first is made it is the best. It ain't. ON TV.. remember that? How about the other service Select TV. or maybe HBO when it was 1 channel only? I am thinking about the the 1sts I have seen lately. I am also referring to Wii.
That game console had a great concept and I am currently hooked on it. But now,.. then other folks out there are copying this technology. They are doing a bag up job with this new kinect. But I make mention of this because it is a new evolution in the product concept to me. I see this going to be another cable TV thing where you in a cable situation got tons of channels for one low price. Here I see games on a single platform that can "Wii" or "Kinect" Or "Robofeel" or whatever it may come to. It means more fuckin distractions but it can evolve into something of a new "virtual" world.
That gadgetry we see coming around is going to form into something and it is this I am not comfortable with. If you are reading this online already you (like me) are on the fringe of this new world taking shape in front of our eyes. I think Darwin would want to rewrite his thesis on evolution today if he saw all this Internet shit floating around and virtual game console with some crazy wireless gadget waving around to accomplish weird shit. I think he'd say this was proof of his theory, or he'd make a new one about human behaviour. My guess it'd be the later. No matter it does come to a point here that I am making:
The world will now be different, and I believe that the point of evolution is in virtual wireless shit compacting itself into the gadget of multiple game platforms and virtual interaction with "real people" in a compact mobile device. In other words the technology that will make us socially inept and forget how to be a social being will fade away and be dependant on these gadgets. I feel this is kinda sad. I Love technology, but mind you I loathe its perverse nature that seems to be more prevalent than the good it seems to elude to being. I wonder if I am talking from paranoia or not. you be the judge but just look at your latest purchase this Christmas
Did you purchase a new game console that mocks you every movement? or did you just buy a DVD? c'mon you can tell me that,.. or maybe you shouldn't. just answer it yourself.
Monday, November 29, 2010
I read somewhere that apple wants Sony. Sony has its blue ray and apple has its apps. Why not have an app that can play bluray on your phone? I was thinking of this when I saw the article. How about a blu ray storage device. C'mon it could get better than that right? I first have to question the motives. You see, a few years ago Cisco had the same ambition when they wanted to get into DSL and bought an xyz company and then had the IOS, and the product. (which sucked by the way) And then, it placed it in the proverbial closet and tried to forget about it because it didn't do good.
I find that most of the time the later takes place and I hope for apple's sake that is not the case. (That's because I have stock in them) Really I am not worried as I know apple tends to be smart about what they do, but Sony,.. well,.. its documented my dislike for their QA. Perhaps this would be a good thing. Time will tell. In the meantime, I can only hope the consumer sees a good thing and buys into their stock. I do not normally endorse products but I would hope buying Sony stock will be a good thing because apple wants to marry them.
But, This might go bad and I no longer do the psychic friend thing so I can not let you know what will happen.
So I need to clarify that I am only making mention as I would because its necessary to see some good out of this,.. but if it is Sony who decides to buy apple,... all bets are off. a good product that will definitely go bad and I mean apple not Sony.
I will go now and light a candle for apple. I hope they know I wish them better than Sony.
I find that most of the time the later takes place and I hope for apple's sake that is not the case. (That's because I have stock in them) Really I am not worried as I know apple tends to be smart about what they do, but Sony,.. well,.. its documented my dislike for their QA. Perhaps this would be a good thing. Time will tell. In the meantime, I can only hope the consumer sees a good thing and buys into their stock. I do not normally endorse products but I would hope buying Sony stock will be a good thing because apple wants to marry them.
But, This might go bad and I no longer do the psychic friend thing so I can not let you know what will happen.
So I need to clarify that I am only making mention as I would because its necessary to see some good out of this,.. but if it is Sony who decides to buy apple,... all bets are off. a good product that will definitely go bad and I mean apple not Sony.
I will go now and light a candle for apple. I hope they know I wish them better than Sony.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
The TSA trouble,.......
So I was looking into this body scan years ago. I had no Idea they'd really want to go through with this.
But, honestly, I figured folks wanted safety. It IS for safety's sake right? I thought so. But Hey, it seems that TSA is again letting undrugtested folks into the mix.
If they protest, it proves my point. (I digress)
A few things I would like to offer the sober folks running the TSA:
1. make sure the scanners are in fact given an un netowrked fitting. No remote access, and storage is for the configs not the scanned. But, make the data viewable for say 24 hours if they manage to soberly pick up a terrorist.
2. make the guy who is looking at the scans a sex addict and give him some lysol wipes and joy jelly to to look them over. Why? because if he stops jacking off, then he is looking at a terrorist.
3. PROFILE!! Damn it its useful and saves time and money. I remember being randomly searched once after 9/11. I hadn't shaved and so I guess I was "arab" looking. Pretty funny since the old lady in a wheelchair was the other being searched next to me. It was 40 minutes of manpower used on something which took away from the fucker looking for real problem children.
4. if there is to be any searches,.. record them on a camera. have three folks there and have someone in charge be one of them. This way you can get confessions from the weak minded, and someone with brains enough to offer a cart to your gate when you are done. (oops, I revealed my ruse)
5. If you MUST undergo this whole ordeal, offer a payment of say 500 dollars if the search subject missed their flight. Them and any companion. (incentive to think twice)
So overall this would be a chunk of metal that xrays you by a sex freak that will blow his wad unless you're a terrorist and then a manager and a sex therapist would feel you up and pay you for your time.
I think I have given the TSA a solution. Hope its a viable solution that can be deployed.
Good night!!!
But, honestly, I figured folks wanted safety. It IS for safety's sake right? I thought so. But Hey, it seems that TSA is again letting undrugtested folks into the mix.
If they protest, it proves my point. (I digress)
A few things I would like to offer the sober folks running the TSA:
1. make sure the scanners are in fact given an un netowrked fitting. No remote access, and storage is for the configs not the scanned. But, make the data viewable for say 24 hours if they manage to soberly pick up a terrorist.
2. make the guy who is looking at the scans a sex addict and give him some lysol wipes and joy jelly to to look them over. Why? because if he stops jacking off, then he is looking at a terrorist.
3. PROFILE!! Damn it its useful and saves time and money. I remember being randomly searched once after 9/11. I hadn't shaved and so I guess I was "arab" looking. Pretty funny since the old lady in a wheelchair was the other being searched next to me. It was 40 minutes of manpower used on something which took away from the fucker looking for real problem children.
4. if there is to be any searches,.. record them on a camera. have three folks there and have someone in charge be one of them. This way you can get confessions from the weak minded, and someone with brains enough to offer a cart to your gate when you are done. (oops, I revealed my ruse)
5. If you MUST undergo this whole ordeal, offer a payment of say 500 dollars if the search subject missed their flight. Them and any companion. (incentive to think twice)
So overall this would be a chunk of metal that xrays you by a sex freak that will blow his wad unless you're a terrorist and then a manager and a sex therapist would feel you up and pay you for your time.
I think I have given the TSA a solution. Hope its a viable solution that can be deployed.
Good night!!!
Monday, November 22, 2010
The Brave New World
So,..
It has been a while. Sorry. I have been looking at the new tech coming out for the Holidays. This is gonna be a fun year. Marriage of convenience for Blu Ray, Cheap ass Lap tops for Clearance prices and more angry warranty calls for already tired technicians. I'm gonna be breaking out the Egg nog early, because after tonight I am gonna drink up and rest.
Yes that's right. Rest.
I will need to after all my research.
So this brings me to tonight. This is a different Rant. Traditionally this is when folks change their jobs and look elsewhere. New Job New Year mentality. It will work for some and sometimes it doesn't. My case in point:
I have a friend who took a job from a 2nd rate recruiting organization. It was for a good sum of money. I was impressed, but he had it coming I thought. He was a techie like me and did a lot of things. He had become a "jack of all trades". I was not only proud, but jealous. He was finally getting his break. I hadn't yet but I am not unhappy. (really I'm not) But as fate had it he lost that job. He cited shifty high strung characters and a national manager that didn't seem to want to be able to know anything except good news. No good news, you're history. Learning curve? Get lost. Read you book, but do as I say. You know the traditional bullshit that bad companies and bad bosses seem to breed in. He found one and I was so sorry for him. He and I got together and had a drink. I lit a Smoke for us both and asked him what was learned from this and how he was gonna get a better life from it.
First,.. ask questions. If you think there are none ask about stupid shit like,.. uh I don't know maybe the weather out there, is there a spots pool and what teams do they watch. Its in small talk that you find all kinds things and in small talk that you are jarred to ask questions. The obvious was why ther was never a face to face interview and it was all over the phone. He thought it was okay,.. I didn't but never mind that.
So I asked him,.. did you ask why this was so difficult to fill? He didn't see it as I had,. The obvious question that was hitting him in the face like that dude on the side of the freeway. (He disappeared by the way.) Perhaps maybe when is there a face to face interview? If there is not an interview face to face,... there might be a problem.
But,.. Its water under the bridge. He has for the most part given into the fact that it was a bad mistake. His skills are not to blame. I think from what he has said that the company in quesiton has its proverbial head up its ass and can't realize that bad bosses should be executed along with the likes of Timothy Mcveigh.
No Really I am not saying to find a violent peril for your superior if you think he is bad,.. I mean the ones who find pleasure in gratifying themselves in the termination of an employee who may not function completely at 100 percent because you told them once or twice in a paper pushing session.
Most of the time I am happy to know folks are given the time to be taught and learn tings. It's pretty neat that some companies have a learning center. These guys didn't perhaps this is a sign. ASK QUESTIONS!!!
Well,.. I am no get hired expert. I am a techie and my trade has trained me to ask questions. I hope this lesson can be conveyed upon all others to be taught.
Well,... Good night all......
It has been a while. Sorry. I have been looking at the new tech coming out for the Holidays. This is gonna be a fun year. Marriage of convenience for Blu Ray, Cheap ass Lap tops for Clearance prices and more angry warranty calls for already tired technicians. I'm gonna be breaking out the Egg nog early, because after tonight I am gonna drink up and rest.
Yes that's right. Rest.
I will need to after all my research.
So this brings me to tonight. This is a different Rant. Traditionally this is when folks change their jobs and look elsewhere. New Job New Year mentality. It will work for some and sometimes it doesn't. My case in point:
I have a friend who took a job from a 2nd rate recruiting organization. It was for a good sum of money. I was impressed, but he had it coming I thought. He was a techie like me and did a lot of things. He had become a "jack of all trades". I was not only proud, but jealous. He was finally getting his break. I hadn't yet but I am not unhappy. (really I'm not) But as fate had it he lost that job. He cited shifty high strung characters and a national manager that didn't seem to want to be able to know anything except good news. No good news, you're history. Learning curve? Get lost. Read you book, but do as I say. You know the traditional bullshit that bad companies and bad bosses seem to breed in. He found one and I was so sorry for him. He and I got together and had a drink. I lit a Smoke for us both and asked him what was learned from this and how he was gonna get a better life from it.
First,.. ask questions. If you think there are none ask about stupid shit like,.. uh I don't know maybe the weather out there, is there a spots pool and what teams do they watch. Its in small talk that you find all kinds things and in small talk that you are jarred to ask questions. The obvious was why ther was never a face to face interview and it was all over the phone. He thought it was okay,.. I didn't but never mind that.
So I asked him,.. did you ask why this was so difficult to fill? He didn't see it as I had,. The obvious question that was hitting him in the face like that dude on the side of the freeway. (He disappeared by the way.) Perhaps maybe when is there a face to face interview? If there is not an interview face to face,... there might be a problem.
But,.. Its water under the bridge. He has for the most part given into the fact that it was a bad mistake. His skills are not to blame. I think from what he has said that the company in quesiton has its proverbial head up its ass and can't realize that bad bosses should be executed along with the likes of Timothy Mcveigh.
No Really I am not saying to find a violent peril for your superior if you think he is bad,.. I mean the ones who find pleasure in gratifying themselves in the termination of an employee who may not function completely at 100 percent because you told them once or twice in a paper pushing session.
Most of the time I am happy to know folks are given the time to be taught and learn tings. It's pretty neat that some companies have a learning center. These guys didn't perhaps this is a sign. ASK QUESTIONS!!!
Well,.. I am no get hired expert. I am a techie and my trade has trained me to ask questions. I hope this lesson can be conveyed upon all others to be taught.
Well,... Good night all......
What is this?
So I was on the back burner attending a birthday party for a friends daughter. they were celebrating despite his eviction from yet another job. But hey, his kids are happy right?
so I noticed this advertisement. it was notable only because it had a contradiction only the obama administration would love.
its not the ice cream , damn it,... its whats in the corner which blew my mind. we're in a fuckin' restaurant with Pizza and other fat laden devices of indulgence and then this is in the corner as if to guilt you into remembering you can not enjoy yourself for a second... here is what I am talking about:
Is it me? or did someone figure a mouse cooking pizza isn't good enough?
Someone has a sick sense of humor.... good humor? NO!
its not the ice cream , damn it,... its whats in the corner which blew my mind. we're in a fuckin' restaurant with Pizza and other fat laden devices of indulgence and then this is in the corner as if to guilt you into remembering you can not enjoy yourself for a second... here is what I am talking about:
Is it me? or did someone figure a mouse cooking pizza isn't good enough?
Someone has a sick sense of humor.... good humor? NO!
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