Common sense should be a required skill...

After talking to my wife today she and I agree that some companies do not know what such a thing is or how it works. It seems that companies would inform you of cetain details but in actuality they are merely trying to get you suckered, (ie) Purchase a brand new PC from any retail store, go home install it enjoy it for about a week. You then notice that certain programs aren't cooperating with the OS (operating system). You've got yourself a new PC but are unable to run the basic programs. Well being the concerned consumer that you are you would call the manufacture's number to find a resolution to your problem. Well the first thing you get is the oh so familiar run-around on the automated voice prompts. After about an hour on hold you get someone that after trying to help you informs you that the model you bought has a few "bugs" in it and that a correction model was created to eliminate the problem. So you tell yourself sweet I just bought this one so I have at least a one year manufacturer's warranty. That's when the idiot on the phone adds that the warranty on that model is voided due to the fact that it's obsolete, but they'll be more that happy to issue a certificate that only covers for about a third of the supposed "New and Improved" PC. The answer to this whole bs experience is to
A) ask before buying if the product is capable of operating on its own after it leaves the store or
B) have the manufacturers keep all current known issues available to all of their vendors so that a bad one does not get sold before being removed from the shelf.

This happened to a co-worker of mine yesterday - let's just say he's still upset.

Added note:
This was bought as a package deal which those of you who have bought package deals before it usually has an extra detail that once opened it cannot be returned - kind of like the if you open a cd/dvd you can't return it.

How it's hard to be a conservative...

During lunch I went to the CNN site to view some news that are currently displayed for today, well after about two minutes of looking I came across a video detailing fraud in marriages.

CNN's Louise Schiavone reports on an immigration scam in which investigators uncovered fake marriages. (November 14)

This other site has a little more detail on this. VDARE.com

I recall about two years ago talking to my wife about one of the problems that this country has - "Illegals". Turns out that there are huge numbers out there that are married for merely the documentation aspect of it. Louise reports that this can and may be a haven for possible terrorists. I do not know how most of you feel about illegals entering the country - but I can easily tell you that if I were to retire today I would definitely find myself joining the Minute Men group.

hUMp Day is here and I'm sleepy...

Well this morning started out to be the usual one - feed the cats, feed the fish let the dog out for its' business and brew some delicious coffee for the Mrs.. One thing that was not normal was the police chase this morning on Wayne Trail. Boy I tell you what the guy trying to get away should of chosen a better vehicle then an old Chrysler K car. When I saw was this beater of a car speed right by me doing at least 70 I told myself "Boy where is there a cop when you need one?". I kid you not as soon as I said that one of Maumee's cruisers flashed right by me. AHHH nothing like a little justice in the morning to get me going. Well it's meeting time - I'll be back by lunch. No the meeting is not that long... :)

Responding to requests...

I received a message yesterday that one of my viewers was having trouble seeing the lettering on this blog - so I took some time to correct the error. Hopefully the "viewer" likes the adjustments. :)

Let the experience begin...

Today I had a surprise visit from one of my wife's good friends. That individual would be H.T. He is correct on one thing though, this blog would explode with visitors once I start mentioning my wife and her site. I've seen what happens when you get too popular - so to counter balance this issue I have decided to mention my wife and her site at least three times a week. :)

Wow what happened to them?!?

I came across this earlier when I searched for a stupid video called "Charley the Unicorn". Apparently the Muppets have gone a bit further than the average film preview. A must see...

Oh - and by the way, I am not responsible for any addiction that the unicorn film may create...

Flocabulary

And here I thought that schools through out the US weren't going to change with the times. I saw this during my search for the results of the college games that took place yesterday. From what I gather it seems to be an interesting as well as enjoyable method of learning. It will be interesting when the average kid tries to come home and do his/her homework and finding themselves being looked at by their parents wondering if the kid is ok.

I'm ready for the blog world... Bring it on!

I am going to keep this template and color scheme for now until I find something else that catches my eye. So Welcome to all that have come and those that are here and for those coming.

Blogging can sure be an uphill battle...

I've just spent the last hour just trying to adjust certain aspects of the template. This unfortunately is not my final presentation - I will continue to add, delete and modify this page for quite some time...

My first post for all to see