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Archive for January, 2004
How dumb do you have to be? Why do people continue to get suckered into this type of stuff. If its too good to be true, it is.
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands (Reuters) — Amsterdam police said Thursday they had arrested 52 people in the Dutch capital in connection with an e-mail scam designed to defraud people in several countries with get-rich-quick schemes.
Police said the group was suspected of sending about 100,000 e-mail messages to addresses in Japan and the United States.
The e-mails claim to be from a well-known individual or the individual’s relative and promise the recipient money for help in transferring frozen funds to an accessible place.
In such scams — made famous by West African criminals — the victim is usually asked to pay hefty sums for airfares or other expenses.
“It is surprising that despite repeated reports about this people continue to be so naive as to take part in these proposals,” the police statement said.
A police spokesman declined to say whether those arrested were Dutch citizens or foreign nationals.
The suspects were seized in raids on 23 locations around Amsterdam, along with a number of personal computers, mobile phones, false documents and a total of $62,340 in cash.
No reason for the title, Just thought it sounded cool.
I’ve spent the last few nights after work watching the new Dennis Miller show on CNBC, and so far I have to say my interest is piqued. There’s a bit of work that needs to be done to polish it off a bit more, but so far the format is pretty nice. A few minutes of the classic Miller standby of the daily news, an interview or two with a newmaker or knowledgeable guest, and what he calls his “Varsity Squad” of intellects, humorists and talk-show guests from both sides of the political spectrum to discuss the issues of the day. So far, I’ve made a few opinions of the show:
- Miller has truly taken the 180 from his years on HBO pre-9/11 and has become quite the conservative thinker on several issues. Not to say he’s completely falling within the entire traditional conservative ideology, but it’s interesting to see how several of his beliefs and ideals have changed.
- The chimp has got to go. I get it- he’s making a reference to a classic television reference (Look up the Today show archives, and you’ll see what I mean). But the monkey distracts and ultimately annoys.
- I want a Howard Dean Scream button.
- Naomi Wolf is never more attractive than when she is laughing hard at something that has tickled her. She’s a beautiful woman, but when she laughed on Thursday’s episode she floored me. Also, while I disagree with her politically I would LOVE to get into a serious discussion with her on a number of issues. Quite an intelligent lady, that one.
- David Horowitz is THIS close to being all-around completely annoying. Sad to say, since he’s one of the staunchest conservatives I’ve seen on an NBC channel.
- Miller himself does quite well without a live audience- surprisingly well, in fact. The guy is perfect for the format, if they can get rid of some of the cute affectations. (I’m looking squarely at the chimp here.)
I loved the run Dennis Miller had on HBO, but this may prove to be the show that gives him the best opportunity to show what he can do. Plus, his audience has been pretty strong. Here’s to the success of the show.
Thanotopsis, Pathological Stupidity, and a Quiz
(If I missed insulting or offending anyone with this, please be patient. I
A month full of birf dayz. Happy b-day to MJ who turns the big 26 today.
Lucky and Susy’s baby born today. My roomies.
You can caption this pic.
We all would like to wish Kitty a very Happy Birthday.
Monday Monday Monday.
Ok, so I’ve started my new job. I don’t have a computer yet 
They have to order me a new one. Heck I don’t even have a chair! It seems the company is growing too quickly. One thing I can say is, it is so much better than ye old company X. I haven’t taken one single phone call or even had to listen in to any phones. I’ve spent the morning filling out paperwork and heading around with MJ handing out APC’s to the other employees.
Life is good.
This tidbit came from Hsubaru. If your really concerned about your privacy, here is a little link that will help you out. Aim encryption. This will encrypt your conversation so that anyone who packet sniffs will not be able to read the text. This only works if the other person you are talking to is also encrypted.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love this show! Last night, Sam was finally fired. We’ve all wondered how long Donald Trump would tolerate his rhetoric and crap. Would they fire Sam because he’s an idiot? Would they keep Sam onboard because of the ratings? He’s finally gone.
Although the guys still haven’t won a task, I think the winds of change are here with Sam gone. Now, the drama will redirect to Omarosa, Tammy, and the women. There is quite a cat fight at Protege, and it will certainly get worse.
Of course, I have to keep cheering for the women as they once again defeat the men. As Donald Trump himself said, “I may never hire another man again.”
Today is the 2nd to last day at company X. I’ve called my HR department and found out I have 90 days to figure out what to do with my 401k. After 90 days they cut me a check for the entire amount and I get bent over with taxes. So now I have to find an account or an IRA or something to roll my 401k into. So many things to do when you leave a company…ungh…
Today is my last day of doing nothing.. tomorrow I go back for my last 2 days of work and then I start work at a new company. A better paying company, a company where I can actually use my head and am not a mindless automaton. I am more than just a number. That is what everyone strives to be right? More than just a number? The draw back of course is you loose that corporate shield. All the deals, all the prestige of working for a Fortune 500 company, all the really, really good benefits…. Ah well. That
The cat was drunk again. It was the usual; I came home from work to find him laying back on the couch with a bottle of Absolut between his paws. He was channel surfing again, this time I caught him watching porn.
“Where the fuck have you been?” He yelled, slurring his cat words.
“Where do you think? I’ve been working to afford your alcoholism” I yelled back.
“We’ll you don’t have to yell, ” He said, as he licked his paw and ran it over his head, “Feed me. Feed me pylorns.”
“Feed you? Your food bowl is full”
“I know, but its stale.” He said as he made a grimace.
“I filled it this morning, how could it be stale?”
“Ok fine, pet me, then we’ll come back to feeding.”
The cat took another swig of the orange flavored vodka as I reluctantly petted the back of his head.
“There, that
Official FOO-Fighter Records Revealed from http://www.kilroywashere.org/
The famous foo fighters of World War II were bright balls of light, about a foot in diameter, of different colors, that appeared mostly over Germany to both German and Allied pilots. Although the Foo Fighters could maneuver around and through bomber formations with apparent ease, they were nuisances rather than physical threats. Most of the Foo Fighter reports made by Americans came from the 415th Night Fighter Squadron. Recently a microfilm roll containing the Unit History and War Diary of the 415th was obtained from the U.S. Air Force. We quote below three incidents found on Frames 1613 and 1614. The year is 1944:
“December 18. In Rastatt area sighted five or six red and green lights in a ‘T’ shape which followed A/C thru turns and closed to 1000 feet. Lights followed for several miles and then went out. Our pilots have named these mysterious phenomena which they encounter over Germany at night ‘Foo-Fighters.’
“December 23. More Foo-Fighters were in the air last night . . . In the vicinity of Hagenau saw two lights coming toward the A/C from ground. After reaching the altitude of the A/C they leveled off and flew on tail of Beau (Beaufighter—their aircraft, Ed.) for two minutes and then peeled up and turned away. 8th mission—sighted two orange lights. One light sighted at 10,000 feet the other climbed until it disappeared.
“December 28. 1st patrol saw two sets of three red and white lights. One appeared on the port side, the other on starboard at 1000 to 2000 feet to rear and closing in. Beau peeled off and lights went out. Nothing on GCI scope at the time
“Observed lights suspended in air, moving slowly in no general direction and then disappeared. Lights were orange, and appeared singly and in pairs. These lights were observed four or five times throughout the period.”
There is no evidence as yet that any of the World War-II combatants had anything in their arsenals that could have accounted for the foo fighters.
Heading down to San Antonio today to hang out at the riverwalk an such…
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