Ok, today they really took the cake on idiocy. The TITSEs I witnessed today may very well have ended up on a Darwin list if not for the grace of God and the absence of a moving wall of death.
So, I am on the way to work today and I cross Kennedy Road on Dennison. After the next light is a railway crossing, I suspect for the GO train among other things. Well, the lights are going, the crossing arms are down and two rows of vehicles (cars, trucks, an 18-wheeler, a fire truck with its lights on and a school bus wait on either side of it. Some time passes and there is still no train. And then, the unimaginably stupid happens; people are moving towards and then (GULP) around the arms?!?!?
Yes fans, these various TITSEs (and there were a lot of them) decided that the wait was too long. Now I fully understand the fire truck doing this, but 10-20 dumbasses preceeded the emergency vehicle doing this. Now, I am sure I can find the various disturbing security camera clips on the Internet that I have seen over the years showing how the stupid gene pool that thought themselves mightier than a freight train. Some of these people simply followed the person in front of them WITHOUT looking to see if maybe, just maybe, they were about to meet their maker.
Shortly there after, a Durham (or is it York? police cruiser came up behind us sane people still in line and blocked the passage. Then, a red pickup drove by and onto the gravel beside the track. Man, I wish I carried my video camera in DR. This railway worker gimped across the road gingerly on the single crutch. He popped open a panel on the grey box and overrode the gates, but the lights remained on. Amazingly, the cop car had not yet moved and this semi-TITSE decides that he is in such a rush that he has to swerve around the police car to get going.
People, if you are coming to a railroad crossing, and the lights are going AND it uses the gate arms... DO NOT GO ACROSS THE *&^%*&^%* TRACKS!! It can kill you. It is against the law. Did I mention that IT CAN KILL YOU?
Peace!
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Today's Idiot!
Hey fans, here is another edition to TI! Today's faithful contributor comes to us from the roadways of Scarbough. What exactly is it about the need to get in front of everyone else? I mean, I have been in a rush and pulled off some boneheaded manouvers in my time, but in my feeble defence, I had soem factors on my side. First, I was driving a beat-up but very mechanically sound Nissan 280ZX. Second, it was usually just myself in the car (I never did it with TC sitting her in seat bumping to the tunes). Third, I was young and fearless and I new how to bloody drive.
So, that brings me to the goofs from this morning. Large metal vehicle (delivery truck) approaches POS import (plasticized Honda). LMV has right of way to POS coming out of the driveway. Knowing that this could mean certain death, the driver of the POS still thinks it is wise to pull in front of the LMV. I race forward to witness the removal of the defective gene from the human race but no such luck; the DF manages to flit away after the LMV decides to press on the brak ehard to spare their useless lives.
As if to make me laugh even more, as I continued on to work (this time I remembered my *&^%*&^% pass) we have someone that looks like Scott Savol but bigger and not as mobile on a stage. Except, dumbass is NOT on a stage but rather he is sauntering across four lanes of roadway perpendicular to oncoming traffic. now, seeing as my little group has the green light and have started towards him in earnest, you would think he would get his move on, right? Nope. Mr. My Ass is an Imoveable Object just continues to shuffle his scruffy-assed, low riding, does nt fit even this big man right, bagginess across the street at the same time.
All I can say is, he is thankful that DR was about three positions back. I L-O-V-E love to buzz close to these goofs.
So, that brings me to the goofs from this morning. Large metal vehicle (delivery truck) approaches POS import (plasticized Honda). LMV has right of way to POS coming out of the driveway. Knowing that this could mean certain death, the driver of the POS still thinks it is wise to pull in front of the LMV. I race forward to witness the removal of the defective gene from the human race but no such luck; the DF manages to flit away after the LMV decides to press on the brak ehard to spare their useless lives.
As if to make me laugh even more, as I continued on to work (this time I remembered my *&^%*&^% pass) we have someone that looks like Scott Savol but bigger and not as mobile on a stage. Except, dumbass is NOT on a stage but rather he is sauntering across four lanes of roadway perpendicular to oncoming traffic. now, seeing as my little group has the green light and have started towards him in earnest, you would think he would get his move on, right? Nope. Mr. My Ass is an Imoveable Object just continues to shuffle his scruffy-assed, low riding, does nt fit even this big man right, bagginess across the street at the same time.
All I can say is, he is thankful that DR was about three positions back. I L-O-V-E love to buzz close to these goofs.
Need a pick me up?
Forget all of those designer (and very expensive) "helpers" when you need a little more coal in yoru engine to finish the day. Grab a Jolt Cola and be amazed that your signif has to peel you off the ceiling at midnight. My buddies and I drank a Jolt almost everyday while we worked on our projects at the Institute for Computer Studies. Well, everyone but Bill; he nearly went into shock from the sugar and caffeine boost.
So, if you need a little "jolt" and can handle about anything, grab a case of jolt.
Not reommended for hyper children or horny adults.
Ciao.
ThinkGeek :: Jolt Beverages
So, if you need a little "jolt" and can handle about anything, grab a case of jolt.
Not reommended for hyper children or horny adults.
Ciao.
ThinkGeek :: Jolt Beverages
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Many thanks to the DW for yet another Blackberry gem. For those sysadmin types, this is a site with some very cool tools at reasonable prices. If you need to connect to anything you would normally SSH into, then this site is for you.
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The past that haunts
OK, people, let's be a little controversial here. Michael Jackson. Freak? Yes. Musical Genius? Yes. Marketing Marvel? Yes. Anomaly? Definitely.
Child Molester? Hmmmm.
Now here is the thing with me. As you know, I am for the death penalty even though I am Catholic. I am also Pro-Choice because I don't want young girls ripping their insides up with dirty clothes hangers. So, if someone is truly guilty of a crime as heinous as stealing a child's innocence, I think the punishment should just be as heinous. And that brings us to the impasse.
Michael Jackson has never been proven to be a child molester. Yes, there are many rumours and many payoffs. THAT in itself the problem with all of this. He is not a normal person living in a normal world being dealth with in a normal fashion. Everything around MJ is so far beyond ordinary scope that one can only gaze in awe or disbelief as details come out. That said, there is still too much that does not make sense.
The staff. I do not care how much money he has or what non-disclosure agreement you signed, if (as this woman is now claiming) you are witness to CHILDREN running around drunk all the time, what kind of dispicable human being are you to not have reported it to the police to protect these innocents? Everything is a matter of one's fifteen minutes and this woman is a few hours past that. There is the story that another one got a settlement concerning her son. True, but it came soon after the 20 million dished out to the last case so how much is true and how much is someone cashing in on skittish lawyers?
The parents. As a parent, if someone is accused as many times as he is, if there is even a sliver of doubt about what is going on, I would keep my child the hell away from him. That said, the least these so-called parents should have been doing was taking their damn kids home at 5PM each day. Lazy, absentee, opportunistic parents is how I label these people. Typical for the area is to just let someone else take care of one's kids because one has better things to do. They should be put on trial right along with Michael.
The freak. If you are constantly being accused, AND none of it is true, you DO NOT continue with the behaviour that gets you accused in the first place. At the very least, modify it such that there could be no question about what is going on. Have a third party around at all times, video tape everything in your house when there are children over, DON'T SLEEP WITH THEM!!!
Alas, once again, we may never know the whoel truth on this one. I just have a hard time believing the current one being bandied about. I mean, seriously, just how much is YOUR children's body worth? For me, there is not enough money on this Earth for me to not kill the man with my bare hands if he did what he was accused of. I would not be looking at this being an opprotunity to cash in; that would happen by civil court route anyhow. His freakish ass would be in jail with the rest of them and jail justice would eventually prevail. Something definitely smells rotten in the state of California.
Ciao.
CANOE -- JAM! Music: Past Jackson allegations allowed
Child Molester? Hmmmm.
Now here is the thing with me. As you know, I am for the death penalty even though I am Catholic. I am also Pro-Choice because I don't want young girls ripping their insides up with dirty clothes hangers. So, if someone is truly guilty of a crime as heinous as stealing a child's innocence, I think the punishment should just be as heinous. And that brings us to the impasse.
Michael Jackson has never been proven to be a child molester. Yes, there are many rumours and many payoffs. THAT in itself the problem with all of this. He is not a normal person living in a normal world being dealth with in a normal fashion. Everything around MJ is so far beyond ordinary scope that one can only gaze in awe or disbelief as details come out. That said, there is still too much that does not make sense.
The staff. I do not care how much money he has or what non-disclosure agreement you signed, if (as this woman is now claiming) you are witness to CHILDREN running around drunk all the time, what kind of dispicable human being are you to not have reported it to the police to protect these innocents? Everything is a matter of one's fifteen minutes and this woman is a few hours past that. There is the story that another one got a settlement concerning her son. True, but it came soon after the 20 million dished out to the last case so how much is true and how much is someone cashing in on skittish lawyers?
The parents. As a parent, if someone is accused as many times as he is, if there is even a sliver of doubt about what is going on, I would keep my child the hell away from him. That said, the least these so-called parents should have been doing was taking their damn kids home at 5PM each day. Lazy, absentee, opportunistic parents is how I label these people. Typical for the area is to just let someone else take care of one's kids because one has better things to do. They should be put on trial right along with Michael.
The freak. If you are constantly being accused, AND none of it is true, you DO NOT continue with the behaviour that gets you accused in the first place. At the very least, modify it such that there could be no question about what is going on. Have a third party around at all times, video tape everything in your house when there are children over, DON'T SLEEP WITH THEM!!!
Alas, once again, we may never know the whoel truth on this one. I just have a hard time believing the current one being bandied about. I mean, seriously, just how much is YOUR children's body worth? For me, there is not enough money on this Earth for me to not kill the man with my bare hands if he did what he was accused of. I would not be looking at this being an opprotunity to cash in; that would happen by civil court route anyhow. His freakish ass would be in jail with the rest of them and jail justice would eventually prevail. Something definitely smells rotten in the state of California.
Ciao.
CANOE -- JAM! Music: Past Jackson allegations allowed
JC and the OJ
While I am sure for some of you, my title made you wonder what Jesus Christ had to do with Florida's finest crop, but that is not where I am going.
We had a lively debate at work today that was started by a disucssion of Johnnie Cochran's death. Yes, that JC, the man who will forever be famous for the line, "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit". Argue the merits of having to defend the various scum of the Earth later, one has to admit that Johnnie did his job right. The prosecution did a lousy job in the OJ case.
Johnnie's case was also buoyed by the fact that they had a proven and admitted racist on the case in the LAPD (actually, easier to list who was NOT racist as many cases since have proven). Also, everything was volatile as light (thanks to technology) was finally shining on the dark practices of the LAPD. So, right or wrong, the extra burden to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that OJ was guilty of violently and viciously murdering Nicole and her lover (don't even start, NO ONE returns sunglasses from a restaurant personally to someone's home) fell on an inept prosecutor.
Just as imitation is the greatest form of flattery, in celebrity circles, parody has the same weight. Johnnie was parodied a lot but none better than "Jacky Chiles" from Seinfeld. JC....get it?
The last thing I will say is that besides the absurd OJ case, Johnnie was already known for taking on cases of racial discrimination. That fight is a long, hard, seemingly never ending one. The cause has lost a great fighter in that respect. Condolences to the Cochran family. Rest in Peace, Johnnie.
Peace.
CANOE -- CNEWS - World: Johnnie Cochran remembered
We had a lively debate at work today that was started by a disucssion of Johnnie Cochran's death. Yes, that JC, the man who will forever be famous for the line, "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit". Argue the merits of having to defend the various scum of the Earth later, one has to admit that Johnnie did his job right. The prosecution did a lousy job in the OJ case.
Johnnie's case was also buoyed by the fact that they had a proven and admitted racist on the case in the LAPD (actually, easier to list who was NOT racist as many cases since have proven). Also, everything was volatile as light (thanks to technology) was finally shining on the dark practices of the LAPD. So, right or wrong, the extra burden to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that OJ was guilty of violently and viciously murdering Nicole and her lover (don't even start, NO ONE returns sunglasses from a restaurant personally to someone's home) fell on an inept prosecutor.
Just as imitation is the greatest form of flattery, in celebrity circles, parody has the same weight. Johnnie was parodied a lot but none better than "Jacky Chiles" from Seinfeld. JC....get it?
The last thing I will say is that besides the absurd OJ case, Johnnie was already known for taking on cases of racial discrimination. That fight is a long, hard, seemingly never ending one. The cause has lost a great fighter in that respect. Condolences to the Cochran family. Rest in Peace, Johnnie.
Peace.
CANOE -- CNEWS - World: Johnnie Cochran remembered
The Money Pit grows!
Maybe I would have to become a politician to understand how they are able to, without conscience, continue asking the public to bend over, grab their ankles and take it witha smile. How in the world do they explain this expenditure and, more importantly, how does one controlling the money actually approve this?
The whole system needs to be revamped and fixed in order to protect the people they purport to serve. Unfortunately, those who want to clean them up is equally as dirty in their own right.
Welcome to politics.
Ciao.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Here is another link about this story MP sex tour ripped.
Calgary Sun Columnist: Rick Bell - Merry mission
The whole system needs to be revamped and fixed in order to protect the people they purport to serve. Unfortunately, those who want to clean them up is equally as dirty in their own right.
Welcome to politics.
Ciao.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Here is another link about this story MP sex tour ripped.
Calgary Sun Columnist: Rick Bell - Merry mission
Monday, March 28, 2005
Goodnight, Mr. Seinfeld
The man most recognized for playing Morty Seinfeld on the hit show, Barney Martin, has died. As with most people who became regulars on the show, Barney brought something to the show that left a memorable impression on the audience.
CANOE -- JAM! - Seinfeld's TV father dies
CANOE -- JAM! - Seinfeld's TV father dies
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Just accept it, Skibum, winter is o-v-a-h!!
I hope a certain Skibum understands this comic. I can explain it to him very s-l-o-w-l-y if it will help. It's Spring; live with the knowledge and move on. The snow and the cold will come back next year. For now, now that DW and I can see the back deck again, it is time to prepare for the sun.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Today's Idiot! - American
Is my title redundant? Oh oh, I have lots of American friends and family so I had better be careful. Although, they have a sense of humour so it is no big deal.
Anyhow, as the title states, today's idiot comes by way of our American cousins to the south. You see, I was travelling south on Parliament on my usual route (which seems to have an inordinate amount of idiots these days). I was sitting behind a delivery truck and it made the right turn onto Wellesley at the yellow light. Of course, the car waiting in the intersection is going to turn. I even understand the van sortof in the intersection behind it turning; no biggie. The psycho witch behind the line, New York plate PAT 2045, in the light coloured Subaru Legacy had no *&^%(*&^ business coming through a full red light into the path of the Roo.
Now, in her home state, that is almost in itself a declaration of war and can get you shot in more than a few places down south. I am of course absolutely NOT condoning that type of action. However, such a bone-headed, death enticing, Darwin-proving manouver does warrant a bit of road rage. So, did this 300+, shaven Black man go out and scare this glasses wearing, in-need-of-a-new-prescription-because-the-beeyatch-cannot-see, haircut-absent-under-the-mane-of-fluff psycho driver?
Nah, I was on the way to work, in a relatively good frame of mind and decided it was not worth my hassle. Had she caused me to stop short, swerve or actually hit something, you can bet that I would have had her out of that car or locked in very tight and soiling herself.
Idiot!
Anyhow, as the title states, today's idiot comes by way of our American cousins to the south. You see, I was travelling south on Parliament on my usual route (which seems to have an inordinate amount of idiots these days). I was sitting behind a delivery truck and it made the right turn onto Wellesley at the yellow light. Of course, the car waiting in the intersection is going to turn. I even understand the van sortof in the intersection behind it turning; no biggie. The psycho witch behind the line, New York plate PAT 2045, in the light coloured Subaru Legacy had no *&^%(*&^ business coming through a full red light into the path of the Roo.
Now, in her home state, that is almost in itself a declaration of war and can get you shot in more than a few places down south. I am of course absolutely NOT condoning that type of action. However, such a bone-headed, death enticing, Darwin-proving manouver does warrant a bit of road rage. So, did this 300+, shaven Black man go out and scare this glasses wearing, in-need-of-a-new-prescription-because-the-beeyatch-cannot-see, haircut-absent-under-the-mane-of-fluff psycho driver?
Nah, I was on the way to work, in a relatively good frame of mind and decided it was not worth my hassle. Had she caused me to stop short, swerve or actually hit something, you can bet that I would have had her out of that car or locked in very tight and soiling herself.
Idiot!
Anything that helps the fight against the Evil Empire (EE) is a good thing in my book.
It's too late in the morning (or is that early) for me to rant about Micro$oft, so suffice it to say that I relish all true competitors that step up to the plate. Novell has been trying to do so for years but continually missed the boat where having an integrated client was concerned. Now, it seems that someone bought a clue over in Provo. I wish I was at Brainshare this week to see the unveiling of the new technologies; one of those being Novell Linux Desktop. Sigh, maybe next year or so.
Anyhow, with all their European troubles and more to come, Micro$oft had better not sit on their laurels and think that pedestal cannot be rocked. I personally believe, truly, that if Steve Jobs would only get his head out of his butt, and grow a sturdier pair, he could take on the EE head on. All he has to do is port the current Mac OS X to Intel/AMD hardware AND make it work seamlessly like it does on Apple Hardware. If he even did it solely with the top tier vendors to ensure compatibility and quality, he would open up a huge market and give some true options to replacing the EE bugfest.
And when you think about it, you have to ask why can it not be accomplished. I already can download a Knoppix distribution and boot on my laptop or desktop and it works. I will concede that the main issue is that it has trouble with wireless devices especially (Linksys adapters will NOT work with anything I have tried and it is a known problem that Checkpoint/Linksys refuses to address) and various hardware in need of Linux drivers, but the majority of existing hardware simply works.
Anyhow, check the link out you gearheads and enjoy.
Nite
EDITOR's NOTE: For more creamy (read FREE) Linux goodness, please check out the following links:
Linux - a good place to start to enter the world of Linux
Linux.org - this site contains links to download most of the known working Linux distributions
The GNU Project - all things about GNU, though none of them named Gary
Linux Journal - one of the leading magazines that I subscribe to
Linux Today - another good magazine resource
UNIX - if you want to step up, so to speak, this is the next level
SUN Microsystems - you cannot mention UNIX and not list the arguably single most successful implementation company
UNIX Guru Universe - serious propeller head territory you are entering now
Oh, go reward yourself for all this learning at ThinkGeek. You deserve a new toy, er, tool!
ZDNet: Printer Friendly - Novell announces small-business Linux bundle
Anyhow, with all their European troubles and more to come, Micro$oft had better not sit on their laurels and think that pedestal cannot be rocked. I personally believe, truly, that if Steve Jobs would only get his head out of his butt, and grow a sturdier pair, he could take on the EE head on. All he has to do is port the current Mac OS X to Intel/AMD hardware AND make it work seamlessly like it does on Apple Hardware. If he even did it solely with the top tier vendors to ensure compatibility and quality, he would open up a huge market and give some true options to replacing the EE bugfest.
And when you think about it, you have to ask why can it not be accomplished. I already can download a Knoppix distribution and boot on my laptop or desktop and it works. I will concede that the main issue is that it has trouble with wireless devices especially (Linksys adapters will NOT work with anything I have tried and it is a known problem that Checkpoint/Linksys refuses to address) and various hardware in need of Linux drivers, but the majority of existing hardware simply works.
Anyhow, check the link out you gearheads and enjoy.
Nite
EDITOR's NOTE: For more creamy (read FREE) Linux goodness, please check out the following links:
Linux - a good place to start to enter the world of Linux
Linux.org - this site contains links to download most of the known working Linux distributions
The GNU Project - all things about GNU, though none of them named Gary
Linux Journal - one of the leading magazines that I subscribe to
Linux Today - another good magazine resource
UNIX - if you want to step up, so to speak, this is the next level
SUN Microsystems - you cannot mention UNIX and not list the arguably single most successful implementation company
UNIX Guru Universe - serious propeller head territory you are entering now
Oh, go reward yourself for all this learning at ThinkGeek. You deserve a new toy, er, tool!
ZDNet: Printer Friendly - Novell announces small-business Linux bundle
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Preview clips of Bill Cosby
Simply put, one of the funniest comedians ever. Period!
Main Street Music -- Bill Cosby, Toss Of The Coin
Main Street Music -- Bill Cosby, Toss Of The Coin
Never underestimate a Yardie
A young Jamaican man walks into a bank in New York City and asks for the loan officer.
He tells the loan officer that he is going to Jamaica on a vacation for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000.
The bank officer tells him that the bank will need some form of security for the loan, so he Jamaican man hands over the keys to a new BMW 740i. The car is parked on the street in front of the bank. The Jamaican produces the title and everything checks out.
The loan officer agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan.
The bank's president and its officers all enjoy a good laugh at the Jamaican for using a $80,000 BMW as collateral against a $5,000 loan.
An employee of the bank then drives the BMW into the bank's underground garage and parks it there. Two weeks later, the Jamaican man returns, repays the $5,000 and the interest, which comes to $15.41
The loan officer says, "Sir, we are very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a successful business man. What puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow $5,000?"
The Jamaican replies: "Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only $15.41 and expect it to be there when return?"
The bank employees watch as he pulls out of the garage, windows down and sunroof open. The music was blasting from his car as he pulled away.
" A We run things, things no run we, everything we do, it dun properly."
*Thanks to Mikey Wizdom for that contribution to the start of the return of the funnies*
He tells the loan officer that he is going to Jamaica on a vacation for two weeks and needs to borrow $5,000.
The bank officer tells him that the bank will need some form of security for the loan, so he Jamaican man hands over the keys to a new BMW 740i. The car is parked on the street in front of the bank. The Jamaican produces the title and everything checks out.
The loan officer agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan.
The bank's president and its officers all enjoy a good laugh at the Jamaican for using a $80,000 BMW as collateral against a $5,000 loan.
An employee of the bank then drives the BMW into the bank's underground garage and parks it there. Two weeks later, the Jamaican man returns, repays the $5,000 and the interest, which comes to $15.41
The loan officer says, "Sir, we are very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a successful business man. What puzzles us is, why would you bother to borrow $5,000?"
The Jamaican replies: "Where else in New York City can I park my car for two weeks for only $15.41 and expect it to be there when return?"
The bank employees watch as he pulls out of the garage, windows down and sunroof open. The music was blasting from his car as he pulled away.
" A We run things, things no run we, everything we do, it dun properly."
*Thanks to Mikey Wizdom for that contribution to the start of the return of the funnies*
Today's Idiot! - Classics
Hey there, I thought in conjunction with the previous post, I would share a classic story of a set of dangerous idiots I saw a year or so ago.
So, the story begins with my usual trek to work in the morning (stop laughing Skibum, I do show up sometimes). I head west along St. Clair, then I go west along O'Connor, down to Don Mills, onto the DVP, off at Bloor, down Parliament, west on Wellesley, south on Church and voila, home sweet home. Let me back up to where the incident happened though.
So, I am sitting in rush hour traffic at the O'Connor light looking west. Unbelievably, this East Indian couple starts across the road in between the stopped cars as they try to make the bus sitting in front of the nursing home. That would not be too unusual, as everyone has done this at some point knowing the crappy TTC will not be along again for some time (but I digress). However, this couple was PUSHING a baby stroller, with a baby in it... in front of them!! Again, not so unusual, though not too bright either. Here is the dangerous, idiotic and yes, I would consider very bad parenting part.
They never looked. These asinine folks actually were so intent on getting to the bus that they ran out from between the stopped cars and into the oncoming traffic passing lane. The BIG problem with this is, as anyone form the area knows, the northbound right lane has an advanced green turn arrow. So, yeppers, they waltzed right out, BABY in front in the stroller, into the path of an oncoming vehicle!!!
Horns started blowing from all corners. The bus driver's face was one of shock. The guy driving towards them must have dropped a load because if he was not driving the small shitbox he was, those three folks were dead that morning. Luckily for everyone involved (I did NOT need to witness that event that morning), he had enough space to swerve in the bus' lane and stop before hitting them. They continued across the street and the bus driver looked like he was giving them shit for the stunt they just pulled. I think when they were getting on the bus they seemed to realize that they just missed Death's express bus. The guy in the car gathered himself, acknowledge the praising waves, glances and nods, and he continued on his way. Our group finally got a green light and we all continued to our places of employment.
Look both ways never had more dire consequences that in this case of near fatality. So, be on the lookout for this especially dangerous type of idiot; the totally clueless.
Ciao.
So, the story begins with my usual trek to work in the morning (stop laughing Skibum, I do show up sometimes). I head west along St. Clair, then I go west along O'Connor, down to Don Mills, onto the DVP, off at Bloor, down Parliament, west on Wellesley, south on Church and voila, home sweet home. Let me back up to where the incident happened though.
So, I am sitting in rush hour traffic at the O'Connor light looking west. Unbelievably, this East Indian couple starts across the road in between the stopped cars as they try to make the bus sitting in front of the nursing home. That would not be too unusual, as everyone has done this at some point knowing the crappy TTC will not be along again for some time (but I digress). However, this couple was PUSHING a baby stroller, with a baby in it... in front of them!! Again, not so unusual, though not too bright either. Here is the dangerous, idiotic and yes, I would consider very bad parenting part.
They never looked. These asinine folks actually were so intent on getting to the bus that they ran out from between the stopped cars and into the oncoming traffic passing lane. The BIG problem with this is, as anyone form the area knows, the northbound right lane has an advanced green turn arrow. So, yeppers, they waltzed right out, BABY in front in the stroller, into the path of an oncoming vehicle!!!
Horns started blowing from all corners. The bus driver's face was one of shock. The guy driving towards them must have dropped a load because if he was not driving the small shitbox he was, those three folks were dead that morning. Luckily for everyone involved (I did NOT need to witness that event that morning), he had enough space to swerve in the bus' lane and stop before hitting them. They continued across the street and the bus driver looked like he was giving them shit for the stunt they just pulled. I think when they were getting on the bus they seemed to realize that they just missed Death's express bus. The guy in the car gathered himself, acknowledge the praising waves, glances and nods, and he continued on his way. Our group finally got a green light and we all continued to our places of employment.
Look both ways never had more dire consequences that in this case of near fatality. So, be on the lookout for this especially dangerous type of idiot; the totally clueless.
Ciao.
Today's Idiot!
Hello folks, as the weather warms up you will need to be on the lookout for one of three types of fair-weathered fiend:
1. The middle-aged hack - the MAH is what you often see as the weather warms up and those who bought expensive sports cars and convertibles (but never learned how to drive them) are ready to break them out. These folks want to make a statement but unfortunately they fail to realize the statement is usually a scream of "I am an idiot" as they pull maneuvers their old ass no longer has the reflexes to handle. They have no regard for others on the road and are more worried about the dent or scratch on their car than they are off parking in handicapped spots, double parking, cutting folks off or stopping short of the light they had no business trying to race through.
2. The cyclist - I have to be careful not to paint with too wide a brush as my good friend, avid and conscientious cyclist, MsMittens might take offence at being lumped in with the knuckleheads. The good weather brings out those souls who are active enough or determined enough to make the world a greener place, save some gas and bus money and to get in some good exercise. Unfortunately, this group includes the super-idiot courier cyclists, the mis-guided and unhealthy parental units and I-am-invincible-and-do-NOT-need-to-follow-traffic-rules-or-wear-a-helmet goofballs. Be prepared to stop short as these idiots blow through red lights and stop signs, ride on the side, in the middle or where ever they feel and get pissed off at you (the one in the three ton vehicle) as you make a turn that they saw you start with the right of way and attempt to pass you on the right anyways.
3. The walker - not as quick as the cyclist but just as stupid in the belief that if they walk in front of it, it will stop. This person simply steps out on crosswalks without pushing the little button, checking that it is clear and/or pointing out in front of them to indicate that they are about to cross. Apparently, saving twenty minutes waiting for a bus is more important that the two minutes to save their life; let the new Darwin list begin. These folks think that blindly stepping off a curb, several feet from the corner, INTO oncoming traffic, means that you should have seen them. Unfortunately, when you run over their stupid ass, the law says that they were correct.
So, fellow polluters, be wary of the three groups above and be careful out there. The only ones that can ensure you return home safely after reading my blog today is YOU!
Peace.
1. The middle-aged hack - the MAH is what you often see as the weather warms up and those who bought expensive sports cars and convertibles (but never learned how to drive them) are ready to break them out. These folks want to make a statement but unfortunately they fail to realize the statement is usually a scream of "I am an idiot" as they pull maneuvers their old ass no longer has the reflexes to handle. They have no regard for others on the road and are more worried about the dent or scratch on their car than they are off parking in handicapped spots, double parking, cutting folks off or stopping short of the light they had no business trying to race through.
2. The cyclist - I have to be careful not to paint with too wide a brush as my good friend, avid and conscientious cyclist, MsMittens might take offence at being lumped in with the knuckleheads. The good weather brings out those souls who are active enough or determined enough to make the world a greener place, save some gas and bus money and to get in some good exercise. Unfortunately, this group includes the super-idiot courier cyclists, the mis-guided and unhealthy parental units and I-am-invincible-and-do-NOT-need-to-follow-traffic-rules-or-wear-a-helmet goofballs. Be prepared to stop short as these idiots blow through red lights and stop signs, ride on the side, in the middle or where ever they feel and get pissed off at you (the one in the three ton vehicle) as you make a turn that they saw you start with the right of way and attempt to pass you on the right anyways.
3. The walker - not as quick as the cyclist but just as stupid in the belief that if they walk in front of it, it will stop. This person simply steps out on crosswalks without pushing the little button, checking that it is clear and/or pointing out in front of them to indicate that they are about to cross. Apparently, saving twenty minutes waiting for a bus is more important that the two minutes to save their life; let the new Darwin list begin. These folks think that blindly stepping off a curb, several feet from the corner, INTO oncoming traffic, means that you should have seen them. Unfortunately, when you run over their stupid ass, the law says that they were correct.
So, fellow polluters, be wary of the three groups above and be careful out there. The only ones that can ensure you return home safely after reading my blog today is YOU!
Peace.
Another interesting site to let off steam.
I have to say, in the gand scheme of things, I have been extremely lucky (blessed even) to have the privilege of NOT having too many asswipe bosses. Mind you, I could name a couple from over the years (Dan at the 7-11, this goof at Sketchley's and a clueless lawyer whose secretary was incompetent and taking advantage of them). I can also name a few that have been incredible. I had a fair boss at Sears, when I was driving courier (wanted me back twice), in the store at 7-11, my present one and my friend, three-time dictator, Skibum. So, i don't have any immediate complaints about my immediate superiors; I'll leave anything above that for someone else to rant about. ;-)
Enjoy this link with a grain of salt because there are always three sides of a story; yours, theirs and the truth.
Ciao.
Incompetent Abusive Boss Gets Promoted - iWorkWithFools.com - Anonymously Share Work Related Stories
Enjoy this link with a grain of salt because there are always three sides of a story; yours, theirs and the truth.
Ciao.
Incompetent Abusive Boss Gets Promoted - iWorkWithFools.com - Anonymously Share Work Related Stories
Friday, March 18, 2005
All this hassle for a little floured disc?
Panzerotto Pizza sucks ass! I am so tired of businesses that do not know how to train their customer facing employees to provide proper customer service. I've worked in all manner of such positions. I have pumped propane and worked the self-serve kiosk at Shell, delivered newspapers, acted as an independant courier, worked the midnight counter at 7-11, and sold, removed and installed stereo equipment in automobiles. In all those times, I only ever had words at the 7-11 and that was with a drunk guy threatening to do stupid things in the store (I made him "realize" that it would be a foolish thing to do on my shift).
Anyhow, back to the ass-sucking people. All I wanted to do was not cook today. All I wanted was a nice, deep fried, Deluze Panzerotto for my baby, DW. Could I get that without hassle? I thought so, but then buddy shows up over 15mins late, wants to blame it on the winter (all the roads all clear and dry) and is rude and belligerent in the process. Remember, just earlier today, I said my pet peeve was ignorance. I apparently had the policy mistaken for a company that had a clue (no guarantee of delivery?!?!?), but I lost it as this butt munch stood in my doorway trying to run excuse after excuse by me. It's winter, he has an hour (apparently, he does), it's my walkway's fault, there is no guarantee (apparently there is not), he does not want to call his people, etc.
When we called, the person on the phone sounded so bored I would have gladly ended it for her myself. She was disinterested and unhelpful and then, to an IT GEEK, attempted to blame my placing the order online for his lateness and tells us it should add to the time he has to deliver. We pointed out that the email for confirmation was immediate and that doorknob admitted he was running late. We told her off for being as useless as certain bull parts and as uncaring as well. We hung up and went to the site to check on the stupid policy and the link to complain.
Since we will NEVER trust an order of food from there again (no "special sauce" for us please lest I have to seriously rearrange dna there), we created a new email addy on hotmail just to complain. That was funny as we had to change the name we wanted (upsetcustomer) because there are 54 previous versions of that name! The end result is the blurb I have posted for your reading pleasure below. Enjoy my fringe of madness and learn from it. :)
Peace.
The Rant:
I have been a loyal customer of Panerotto Pizza for many years, but after my experience tonight, I will no longer be ordering from you. What your website says versus what your driver and telephone people say are two different things.
To not have a guranteed delivery time, to suggest to a customer that "anytime" between 45 minutes and an hour is acceptable and to suggest that after an HOUR, you expect to only give the customer an undisclosed discount? Also, your phone person wanted to suggest that ordeing online introduced such a delay in the process as to account for the extra 15 mins. Since I have both delivered pizza in my youth and work in IT as an adult, I know this is such a crock that it is laughable.
The driver that delivered to my house tonight was belligerent and rude, would not talk to your people on the phone and was unapologetic for being late. In fact, he tried to deny the fact that he was more than the 15 minutes later than the website said it should be. He then tried to say that a half hour more was allowed in the winter when the streets are as dry as a bone.
I was looking forward to my Panzerottos, as was my wife. After this experience though, we would not trust the ingredients to be fully clean coming from the area we live in.
Hopefully, this will cause your company to rethink it's policy though I highly doubt any of you care based on the conduct of your employees.
Anyhow, back to the ass-sucking people. All I wanted to do was not cook today. All I wanted was a nice, deep fried, Deluze Panzerotto for my baby, DW. Could I get that without hassle? I thought so, but then buddy shows up over 15mins late, wants to blame it on the winter (all the roads all clear and dry) and is rude and belligerent in the process. Remember, just earlier today, I said my pet peeve was ignorance. I apparently had the policy mistaken for a company that had a clue (no guarantee of delivery?!?!?), but I lost it as this butt munch stood in my doorway trying to run excuse after excuse by me. It's winter, he has an hour (apparently, he does), it's my walkway's fault, there is no guarantee (apparently there is not), he does not want to call his people, etc.
When we called, the person on the phone sounded so bored I would have gladly ended it for her myself. She was disinterested and unhelpful and then, to an IT GEEK, attempted to blame my placing the order online for his lateness and tells us it should add to the time he has to deliver. We pointed out that the email for confirmation was immediate and that doorknob admitted he was running late. We told her off for being as useless as certain bull parts and as uncaring as well. We hung up and went to the site to check on the stupid policy and the link to complain.
Since we will NEVER trust an order of food from there again (no "special sauce" for us please lest I have to seriously rearrange dna there), we created a new email addy on hotmail just to complain. That was funny as we had to change the name we wanted (upsetcustomer) because there are 54 previous versions of that name! The end result is the blurb I have posted for your reading pleasure below. Enjoy my fringe of madness and learn from it. :)
Peace.
The Rant:
I have been a loyal customer of Panerotto Pizza for many years, but after my experience tonight, I will no longer be ordering from you. What your website says versus what your driver and telephone people say are two different things.
To not have a guranteed delivery time, to suggest to a customer that "anytime" between 45 minutes and an hour is acceptable and to suggest that after an HOUR, you expect to only give the customer an undisclosed discount? Also, your phone person wanted to suggest that ordeing online introduced such a delay in the process as to account for the extra 15 mins. Since I have both delivered pizza in my youth and work in IT as an adult, I know this is such a crock that it is laughable.
The driver that delivered to my house tonight was belligerent and rude, would not talk to your people on the phone and was unapologetic for being late. In fact, he tried to deny the fact that he was more than the 15 minutes later than the website said it should be. He then tried to say that a half hour more was allowed in the winter when the streets are as dry as a bone.
I was looking forward to my Panzerottos, as was my wife. After this experience though, we would not trust the ingredients to be fully clean coming from the area we live in.
Hopefully, this will cause your company to rethink it's policy though I highly doubt any of you care based on the conduct of your employees.
Time.
There just is never enough of it and the time has come to try to better utilitize it. Yeah yeah, Dad, I know you said so; get a grip. Anyhow, I find that everyday I am runnig out of time. As a confessed procrastinator, one could say that I am simply lazy or have bad time management skills. Whiel both fo these are true, the bigger issue is that I tend to bite off more than I can chew (my waist can attest to that statement). Right now, I am looking at five computer projects that are in a state of flux; all five are for our own network!
I have a quad server that needs rebuilding, my main system has died yet again, I finally fixed my newphew's SFF but broke it with a PCI card addition I finally got from a friend, I have the TV computer shutdown to try the card in there and I still want to get one of the SUN boxes online with Solaris 9 for SPARC. Add to this two laptop rebuilds for DW and myself, a super overdue test of a DB15 to BNC adapter cable for my IBM 17" monitor, some computer desk area cleanup is needed, some network reconfiguartion will be needed for my Cisco hopes and I have to sift through a TON (literally!) of old equipment to see what can be sold (on a blog post near you) or given to The General for use in a course on the wilds of Amherst Island.
Oh, and all of that is just for the basement area. i am not even going to start thinking about what has to be done in the furnace area, the garage and anywhere upstairs.
TIME! What a concept.
Ciao.
I have a quad server that needs rebuilding, my main system has died yet again, I finally fixed my newphew's SFF but broke it with a PCI card addition I finally got from a friend, I have the TV computer shutdown to try the card in there and I still want to get one of the SUN boxes online with Solaris 9 for SPARC. Add to this two laptop rebuilds for DW and myself, a super overdue test of a DB15 to BNC adapter cable for my IBM 17" monitor, some computer desk area cleanup is needed, some network reconfiguartion will be needed for my Cisco hopes and I have to sift through a TON (literally!) of old equipment to see what can be sold (on a blog post near you) or given to The General for use in a course on the wilds of Amherst Island.
Oh, and all of that is just for the basement area. i am not even going to start thinking about what has to be done in the furnace area, the garage and anywhere upstairs.
TIME! What a concept.
Ciao.
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