East Coast Livin

The internets are good for something.

2010-04-17T02:00:00.000-04:00

It is late in the evening (early morning) and before I headed to bed, I thought perhaps it would be cool to check out some early dawn shots of the volcano that is erupting in Iceland.A buddy had sent me a link to an Icelandic internet communications company that has 3 webcams that are trained on the Eyjafjallajokull volcano and all I can say is that I am not disappointed.I remember from some

Culinary Derailment

2010-03-15T01:30:00.001-04:00

● Special Note ●This is a blog entry that never got posted. I guess my mind was too many other places to remember to finish the post and hit "publish." Since time is relative, and the internet is kind of forever, I might as well go a head and post it anyway right?EnjoyPost Originally Started December 12, 2009Ok, so have you ever baked something, or tried a new dish and it didn't come out quite

Huskers vs Oklahoma Sooners

2009-11-07T15:00:00.002-05:00

Ok folks get ready its down to the wire and we need a win! Help support the Huskers and watch the game tonight on ABC. Oh what's that you say, you can't watch the game because your region is forcing you to watch Cincinatti vs Connecticut? No worries friend, just watch the game on ESPN360.com. They have live streaming of games that are shown on any region for ESPN, and ABC. I get this a part of

Huskers vs Iowa State

2009-10-24T12:00:00.001-04:00

Doing a little bit of soul searching, Nebraska will see if they learned from the big loss against Texas Tech. Listen to the game from Husker.comListen to link: http://www.huskers.com/newMediaPlayer/console.htm?type=live&id=372860&oemid=100I have found that it is best viewed on IE, for some reason I have been having issues with listening to the game using Firefox or Chrome.Gooooo Huskers!

Huskers vs Texas Red Raiders

2009-10-17T14:00:00.001-04:00

In case you are having problems with Husker.com and want to listen to the game. Try this link.http://www.huskers.com/newMediaPlayer/console.htm?type=live&id=372513&oemid=100As an added plus this week, if you are out of Husker Country, you can watch the game on ESPN360.com. I get this a part of my ISP contract. I believe if you have Comcast or Verizon for your ISP, you get this for free otherwise

Last Chance For Submissions

2009-08-13T17:17:00.005-04:00

In my last post, which was forever ago, I encouraged people to take advantage of signing up for the Guggenheim Shelter Contest. The time is running out, you have until Aug 23rd. Yes I have been slacking too, but if you put your mind to it, you can come up with something neat, and submit it to the contest, I mean it is really just a little bit of your time, since all the software is free. Is there

Give me Shelter

2009-06-10T09:52:00.007-04:00

The guys at Google are trying to get you to put your mind to work and think! And all you have to do is use free software you probably already have on your computer. That's right all you need is Google Earth, SketchUp(free) and an internet connection, and that is it. No it doesn't matter if you are a PC or a Mac.On June 8 Google announced that they started a competition in cooperation with the

Can the economic meltdown be fun and entertaining?

2009-05-14T15:30:00.000-04:00

The folks at NPR's Planet Money sure took a shot at it. Click the link below and you can watch the broadcast from KCRW.comGive me some feedback, does anyone actually find any of this interesting?

Learning about the economy? NPR is a good place to start

2009-02-20T14:45:00.000-05:00

I am not trying to depress everyone out there, and no I am not trying to be come a armchair economist, but I am continually looking for more information to educate myself, and in turn share some of the insights that I have learned. Forgive me if some of this seems scattered, it will all make sense eventually.As most of us remember from our days in school, learning and understanding a subject is a

The Temperment of Credit and You

2009-02-20T10:30:00.003-05:00

I have been doing lots of depressing reading about the markets and the general state of the economy over the last few months. During this survey of information, I have had a hard time finding a video that seemed to explain the "credit crisis" in a relatively straight forward, and nicely packaged form. That was until now! This video does what the networks could not with their dumbed down mini

Change has begun

2009-01-21T12:05:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was the day that the new administration took over the reins of the US government. Now that the speeches have been given, the parades have been marched and the gala balls have been danced, it is time for everyone to knuckle down (and yes that means us) and start working together to get this country back up and running.No matter your political leanings, the government can only do so much

Ah German Engineering, and Beer

2009-01-12T20:38:00.005-05:00

So I was reading a post by Ramblin Rover about robot geekiness, and all that, but I think he forgot about the other geek aspect. He eluded to it in his post title, but I think this should have been the video he included with the post. I like his post too, but you should watch and judge for yourself.The little I have figured out Since I don't speak German) is this ad(s) are for an Electronics

Update to "So who wants a Nerd War"

2009-01-04T23:34:00.005-05:00

For whatever reason, I felt possessed to look back at some of my previous posts, and the post from September 2007 has lost its badge of honor... So I did the one thing I could, and I retook the test in the Ver 2.0 Format... and lo I have either become nerdier or just more socially accepted.BEHOLD! I shall be now know as UBER COOL NERD KINGWho wants to Rumble??

New year, new goals?

2009-01-04T18:10:00.005-05:00

As we embark upon the new year, I am in an unusual quandary.I feel as if there is not much of anything that I have control over, or even want to engage in. With the economy the way it is, things are rather tumultuous. While there is hope that the new administration will get things kick-started, no one knows how long that will take, or even if these ideas will work. Things are very uncertain.I

Obama - Biden Transition of Change

2008-11-06T23:26:00.005-05:00

The Obama-Biden Administration has a new website [Change.gov]to inform the public about the transition coming to Washington. It has information about his administration's policies, and plans. Expect to find much more information in the coming weeks, after all he was just elected a couple of days ago.Also take a look at the Presidential Transition Resources website. There is some interesting

Political Results Map

2008-11-04T20:19:00.014-05:00

Follow the Pennsylvania election results for President of the United States of America

Standup and Vote or else remain silent for the next four years

2008-11-04T20:00:00.001-05:00

After many months of advertising, debates, rallies, town hall meetings, emails, tweets, robocalls, and any other method used by the candidates to reach voters, the day has finally come that we can let our individual voice combine together and select a new leader for our country. Most people I know have long ago chosen a candidate to vote for, and are very glad that this day has finally come.For

Re: Gratuitous Plugging

2008-10-10T14:25:00.003-04:00

You may have seen this update in a previous post:For immediate release 09/13/08The team that brought you this video is now bringing you "A Piece of Meat" the auction. Yep that's right they are selling one of the custom made props that is seen in the video. I don't want to spoil the surprise, so watch the video, then click on this link: (E-bay auction) to see the merchandise. They are using the

What is next?

2008-10-07T00:56:00.005-04:00

Have both presidential candidates lost their collective minds??! I am seriously considering leaving the television off for the next 30 days. Both of these guys are reaching really deep into their mud-pits and are launching some doozies in the last day or so.I really do not like where all of this negativity is taking the American psyche. Check out the Politics page on CNN. There is a decent

Mobile Blogging

2008-09-14T20:42:00.002-04:00

Lets see if this actually works... I haven't been able to get any photos to upload yet, and it may be an issue with my carrier. GRRR!

Gratuitous Plugging

2008-08-13T22:58:00.007-04:00

Some filmmaker friends have created a parody on Brittney Spears "A Piece of Me". Their work is entitled "A Piece of Meat" If you do a search of You Tube or other video sharing sites you may find other peoples take on this same theme, but very few if any have this level of production value. Enjoy the spectacle!!!Warning [this is not exactly small child or work safe. So it is perfect for your

Transition

2008-05-28T20:01:00.002-04:00

Now as we begin to settle into our new home, we come to the inevitable dilemma that most homeowners have. What are we going to change first?!This house is no different, and we have already created quite a list. Here are a few of the ideas: Repainting rooms (We have started this in the bedroom)Refinish Hardwood floors (This will take some doing, and will need a non sanding method due to H2's

Call of Spring

2008-04-18T20:18:00.001-04:00

I don't know why I hadn't made the connection before, but I always get this feeling in the pit of my being around mid April that just seems to scream "TAKE THE DAMN DAY OFF!!!" I of course dismiss this thought since I am a diligent worker, and don't listen to whims. But it was this week

Wheelin and dealin is done

2008-04-05T22:17:00.002-04:00

That's right, you read it here first! We have finally gotten out first house sold off.We said our good-byes to our neighbors and packed up the last of our stuff in our cars turned over the keys to the new owners, and headed into the sunset (literally). For the last several weeks I have been living in that house while H2 at the new house. It's been kind of lonely since I was in the house with

Last night there was a Lunar eclipse and you missed it!

2008-02-20T22:32:00.004-05:00

That's right folks, as I am writing this little blurb that is surely never going to be picked up by any metacrawler, our fair night orb is blanketed by our planet's shadow, so it looks like the man in the moon has a really dark tan. The usually bright full moon appears outside my window looking more like a dirty snowball, instead of the glistening white disc that we are all accustom to. As you

Do we have a Winner?

2008-02-11T22:04:00.000-05:00

December 2007: After a long time of negotiating, revising, endless text messages, phone calls, emails and other forms of communication short of carrier pigeon H2 and I can officially say that our house is nearly sold. I mean after all, until the check is in my hand (or mortgage brokers hand) I can't really say its SOLD! Needless to say, if we sell our current home we don't really want to be

Hamster Dance for the 21st Century

2007-11-05T21:00:00.000-05:00

Ok, so apparently there is this crazy thing going on at You Tube called "Peanut Butter Jelly Time" there are tons of videos related to it. I think this is like the acid/crack of the internet just like the Hamster Dance was. Best I can determine this has been around for at least a year if not a little longer.This thing is spreading like crazy, or else I have just not been paying much attention to

Waiting and hoping is the hardest part

2007-10-27T17:30:00.000-04:00

All of the painting, updating/remodeling, cleaning and storing has been complete. All the disclosures and other paperwork has been completed and The FOR SALE sign is in the front yard. Now comes the tedious task of waiting for the connection to be made and find a new buyer of this home.We have been told that we need to live like we are in a model home, everyday until this place is sold. The dirty

Home Ownership

2007-10-14T01:04:00.000-04:00

What does it really mean? For one thing it means having something that is all yours, that you control and of course have to take care of. These new responsibilities sometimes cause wallets to bleed, other times just takes some sweat equity, and elbow grease.To quote the Spider Man movie "With great power comes great responsibility."This responsibility appeals to many manly men, since it gives

Web 2.0?

2007-09-27T23:48:00.001-04:00

So there's this new thing out there called gadgets. At least I think its a new thing. Then again I realized how old I am when I read an article celebrating the :-)'s 25th anniversary.Apparently there are hundreds of thousands of dollars being poured into developing web tools that are supposed to do really useful things. This is open source stuff that I really have no idea how to create it or

So Who wants a Nerd War?

2007-09-13T20:03:00.001-04:00

I have to blame Ramblin Rover for this one. Yes I belong to a rare group of social nerds, and although I am not the Nerd King, I would have to say I am the most balanced threat of the group. And I also seem to be the most socially adjusted. Find out where you come in, and see if you are as steely as I am... four eyes!(Of course Ramblin Rover gets a bump since he teaches science, I just have to

Hangin out in Colorado

2007-08-09T14:27:00.000-04:00

Man I didn't know that it could be so darn nice out here in the summer-time. While most of the Eastern half of the US is battling 90+ temps and high humidity, I am just sittin back on the porch enjoying the sunshine and the 75 degree temperatures that go along with it. Its amazing what 9,600 feet of elevation will do, sure you get winded easy from walking up all the hills and lack of oxygen, but

Stress the great screwer-upper

2007-07-21T11:37:00.001-04:00

No matter your intentions, how carefully laid your plans are, something or someone manages to creep in and partially or completely destroy the blissful reward you were hoping for.Case in point, a few weeks ago, I was hoping to be able to utilize my resources at work (read: multiple phone lines and high speed internet connection) to get a couple of personal things done at work (on my lunch break

Independence Day '07

2007-07-04T15:55:00.000-04:00

Merriam-Webster online defines it like this:Function: noun: a civil holiday for the celebration of the anniversary of the beginnings of national independence; specifically : July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the United States in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.But around here its a little different. Since we live in the region of the country that was a

Aaack! Pbttthh!!! Coff, Coff

2007-06-16T10:56:00.001-04:00

No its not a cold or allergies, but renovations to the house. We had the kitchen re-faced, and are waiting for the new countertop, and I am still working on the powder room demo. What is that, why do this if we are looking to sell this place? Well, we want it to go quickly, we want buyers to see that we started making upgrades, and maintained the house well, so they can take over where we left

Movin on Up...

2007-06-07T18:50:00.000-04:00

H2 and I have been struggling lately with the fact that her new job has such a long commute. There have been times when it takes her more than 2 hours to get home. Even though Memorial Day has passed, the traffic is still getting to her. Out here traffic gets lighter from Memorial day to Labor day. Why, well apparently during this period approximately 10% of all commuters are on summer vacation.

My Suburban Saturday

2007-05-12T13:34:00.001-04:00

Well here we are in the middle of May now. The trees have finally decided that the random weather we had in March and April is now over, so they have gone into overdrive and put out all of their leaves and of course are dropping pollen and such all over everything. I remember my car being a silver-blue color, but the other morning it was more the shade of yellow-green.Anyway I am just sitting

Gaper Delay

2007-04-19T14:16:00.001-04:00

In order to get to most places in this part of PA, you have to take the Penn Turnpike, I-95, Route (fill in the blank). But with so many people living in this area, there are tons and tons of cars on the roads. Many of whon are talking on the phone, driving really fast, and generally taking the " I am the only one here who is important, so get out of my way" kind of attitude. So of course if you

Very Drab Gray Day

2007-04-15T11:23:00.001-04:00

Well here it is the middle of April and there is the usual gray air abound with raindrops that feel like cold nickles hitting your head. I don't want to go outside, I don't want to work on the house, I don't want to do much of anything. Instead I am just sitting here tip-tip-clickin away on the keyboard. I guess I decided that I should perhaps give this whole blog thing a try. As my friend the