Fading…

I bought my computer right before the 2000 election. In the eight years I had it, it has gone through many upgrades and replacements. The only original parts left were the floppy drive, and a DVD-rom drive. Now the power of the eldar is fading from it. It is dying. If I can get it to boot at all, it is only after several reboot cycles. I don't know what the issue is. It could be bad RAM, a power supply going under, or the video card is attempting to snuff it. Anyway, it's going to be cheaper to replace the whole thing than it is to try and figure out what's wrong with it. On the bright side, my boss has decided he deserves an upgrade, which means I can get his computer dirt cheap.

EDIT: I found another computer on EBay for about the same price that my boss wants for his. Nothing personal, but when I see a better item for a lower price, I’m going for it….

One of my favorite things…

Is going to bed with the sound of rain hitting the roof. Just as long as the roof isn't leaking...

Nothing to see here. Move along. Again

Well, wouldn't you know.  Blogger works in Google Chrome.  Who coulda figured it out?

Good Morning People

Saw this on the way to work this morning. With all the rain we've had of late, it should brighten somebody's day. But then again, I am working on a Saturday…

You know it's bad…

You know it's bad when you live in an area that gets a lot of rain (thereby being used to it). And then the weather forecaster says the word firehose. Someone (I think it was Northwest Cable News) was saying 8 inches of rain in some parts of the great Pacific Northwet…

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Hail to the chief

I'm watching the election coverage on NBC. Obama has taken it. And yes, I will admit it: I voted for him. Hail to the chief.

It's official

My computer is pretty much dead. I don't know what killed it, be it motherboard, hard drive, video card or memory. Fortunately, before it went belly up on me, I had just backed up all my data to my second hard drive, so it's all intact. I just need a new computer. I might be able to salvage some components out of my old tower, though I doubt much now. At least my cell phone does internet and email…

Edit: Once again, for the third time this week, I wiped the drive, and reinstalled windows. Again. This time, I also literally tore my computer apart (disconnected everything). Then I reseated everything. So far, I’ve had no issues. Yet. I’m beginning to think that it is my power supply that’s going south on me…

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Presidential Prediction

With election day tomorrow, a prediction has been made.  If the Washington Redskins win their last home game before the election, then the incumbent party will remain in the white house.  However if they lose, then there will surely be a regime change at 1600 Pennsylvania ave.

Guess what happened tonight.  The Steelers cut off the Redskins' balls and handed them to them on a silver platter.

The NFL has predicted that Barack Obama will take the white house.

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The Seahawks

The Seahawks suck.  Big time.  Yesterday the punter took more snaps than the quarterback.  The offense can't put points on the board.  And the defense can't stop the big plays.  Much can be said about key players getting injured, but that can only go so far.  You have to play the hand you're dealt.

So, I've been thinking about it, and I've a few ideas to help the Seahawks return to winning:

1. Install a pillory in the parking lot at Qwest Field.  The next time the hawks get their balls handed to them, distribute Various & Sundry rotting vegetation to the Seahawks fans.  Then, put Mike Holmgren in said pillory before the fans are let out of the stadium.
2. If they keep losing, threaten to change the team name to the Cougars.
3. Institute a daily tot of rum to all healthy players.  Except for Koren Robinson.  He's better off sober. This should motivate the injured players to get healthy...
4. Make uderperforming players sit in the aforementioned pillory...
5. Start cutting starters in mid-season.  If they're not performing, shit-can 'em.  The fear of one's own job is a swift and stern motivator to improve performance.
6. Make the punter's salary on a per-kick basis.  Then make the offensive starters pay it.  Personally.  More motivation to stay on the field, and therefore score points.
7. Offer a cash reward for sacks, tackles for loss, and fumbles forced.
8. Base the offense's salaries on net yards gained and points scored.

And finally, if they still don't win:

• Offer the team to Oklahoma City....

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