There is no doubt, I am a huge fan of Barack Obama. I was a fan from the first time I saw him speak in 2002 against the war in Iraq.
For the last couple of months, I have been arguing and discussing with friends and colleagues about why Obama should be president.
Next time, all I will say is watch this Colin Powell video on youtube:
Colin Powell the great communicator ... too bad he was involved in the story about the Weapons of Mass DistrAction.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Wow, Romney is out!
Blame Mike Huckabee for this.
Somehow I feel this is good news for the Democrats ...
Somehow I feel this is good news for the Democrats ...
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Extreme/Weird work related stories - 2007
I have pulled some of these from an article on CNN :)
1. "Cola wars get physical as Pepsi worker attacks Coke employee"
Two employees from the rival companies got into a tiff over shelf space in the aisle of a Wal-Mart in Indiana. The Pepsi worker allegedly assaulted the Coca-Cola employee, hitting him in the face, giving him a black eye and breaking his nose. Police say the two were also accused of trying to run each other over with pallets full of soda bottles.
2. "Alleged robber asks victim out for date"
After two men robbed a Domino's Pizza delivery woman, one of them called the victim from his cell phone to apologize -- and to ask her out.
3. "Four women fired for gossiping"
Four women employed in a small New Hampshire town were fired for gossiping about a relationship between the town administrator and a fellow co-worker. They were fired on the basis that "gossip, whispering and an unfriendly environment are causing poor morale and interfering with the efficient performance of town business."
4. "Eau de Lawsuit: Woman sues over scent"
An employee in the Detroit planning department sued the city, saying a female co-worker's strong fragrance prohibited her from working. The woman claimed she is severely sensitive to perfumes and her co-worker not only wore a strong scent, but also plugged in a scented room deodorizer.
5. "Salt lands McDonald's employee in jail"
A McDonald's employee was arrested, jailed and is facing criminal charges because a police officer got sick after a hamburger he ate was too salty. The employee accidentally spilled salt on some hamburger meat and told her supervisor and co-worker, who "tried to thump the salt off." The employee was charged because she served the burger "without regards to the well-being of anyone who might consume it."
6. "Carpenter free to ply trade in the nude"
A carpenter caught hammering nails and sawing wood in the nude says he prefers working in the buff because it's more comfortable and helps keep his clothes clean. The carpenter was found not guilty of indecent exposure.
7. "Southwest Airlines employee tells passenger her outfit won't fly"
A Southwest employee asked a young woman in a short skirt to leave the airplane, saying she was dressed too provocatively for the family airline. The young woman was eventually allowed to complete her trip after covering up. On her return flight, she came home with no problem -- in the same outfit.
8. "Employee took 1 million screws home from factory"
An assembly worker hid screws in a specially designed hiding place and took up to 7,000 home with him every day. Over a two-year period, he stole more than 1.1 million screws with an estimated value of $155,000. He allegedly sold the screws over the Internet at discount prices.
9. "Deputy nabbed twice for DUI -- by husband"
An off-duty jail deputy was pulled over and charged with driving under the influence -- by her husband, a fellow deputy. She supposedly left before he could give her a Breathalyzer test, so he pulled her over again and called for backup. She was placed on administrative leave.
10. "Workers killed after seeking raises"
A car dealership owner killed two employees because they kept asking for more pay. The employer told police he was having financial problems and was under a lot of stress.
1. "Cola wars get physical as Pepsi worker attacks Coke employee"
Two employees from the rival companies got into a tiff over shelf space in the aisle of a Wal-Mart in Indiana. The Pepsi worker allegedly assaulted the Coca-Cola employee, hitting him in the face, giving him a black eye and breaking his nose. Police say the two were also accused of trying to run each other over with pallets full of soda bottles.
2. "Alleged robber asks victim out for date"
After two men robbed a Domino's Pizza delivery woman, one of them called the victim from his cell phone to apologize -- and to ask her out.
3. "Four women fired for gossiping"
Four women employed in a small New Hampshire town were fired for gossiping about a relationship between the town administrator and a fellow co-worker. They were fired on the basis that "gossip, whispering and an unfriendly environment are causing poor morale and interfering with the efficient performance of town business."
4. "Eau de Lawsuit: Woman sues over scent"
An employee in the Detroit planning department sued the city, saying a female co-worker's strong fragrance prohibited her from working. The woman claimed she is severely sensitive to perfumes and her co-worker not only wore a strong scent, but also plugged in a scented room deodorizer.
5. "Salt lands McDonald's employee in jail"
A McDonald's employee was arrested, jailed and is facing criminal charges because a police officer got sick after a hamburger he ate was too salty. The employee accidentally spilled salt on some hamburger meat and told her supervisor and co-worker, who "tried to thump the salt off." The employee was charged because she served the burger "without regards to the well-being of anyone who might consume it."
6. "Carpenter free to ply trade in the nude"
A carpenter caught hammering nails and sawing wood in the nude says he prefers working in the buff because it's more comfortable and helps keep his clothes clean. The carpenter was found not guilty of indecent exposure.
7. "Southwest Airlines employee tells passenger her outfit won't fly"
A Southwest employee asked a young woman in a short skirt to leave the airplane, saying she was dressed too provocatively for the family airline. The young woman was eventually allowed to complete her trip after covering up. On her return flight, she came home with no problem -- in the same outfit.
8. "Employee took 1 million screws home from factory"
An assembly worker hid screws in a specially designed hiding place and took up to 7,000 home with him every day. Over a two-year period, he stole more than 1.1 million screws with an estimated value of $155,000. He allegedly sold the screws over the Internet at discount prices.
9. "Deputy nabbed twice for DUI -- by husband"
An off-duty jail deputy was pulled over and charged with driving under the influence -- by her husband, a fellow deputy. She supposedly left before he could give her a Breathalyzer test, so he pulled her over again and called for backup. She was placed on administrative leave.
10. "Workers killed after seeking raises"
A car dealership owner killed two employees because they kept asking for more pay. The employer told police he was having financial problems and was under a lot of stress.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Just Ask
Tomorrow morning two French guys I met in Merida are about to live their dream: They will go on a journey sailing from Cancun Mexico to beautiful Havana Cuba.
They didn't have a boat as they flew from France couple of weeks ago and they certainly didn't buy a boat in Mexico as they said couldn't afford it.
What they did was pretty freaking simple: They spent a day walking on the harbor in Cancun asking and looking for someone who is sailing back and forth from Cancun to Havana and found someone!
No agency, no google, not even craigslist :) Just walked up to people and asked.
Here they are about to leave on a pleasant journey for free :)
Bon Voyage!
They didn't have a boat as they flew from France couple of weeks ago and they certainly didn't buy a boat in Mexico as they said couldn't afford it.
What they did was pretty freaking simple: They spent a day walking on the harbor in Cancun asking and looking for someone who is sailing back and forth from Cancun to Havana and found someone!
No agency, no google, not even craigslist :) Just walked up to people and asked.
Here they are about to leave on a pleasant journey for free :)
Bon Voyage!
Monday, January 7, 2008
Sin to Win
I read this short article on the January edition of OUTSIDE magazine which I found pretty interesting, I wanted to share it with you:
The article recommends the following:
1. Get your PS3 on: Researchers from the Uni of Rochester have found that videogamers have superior visual skills and cope better with distractions than non players ... I personally would rather play a racquet sport like tennis or ping-pong it probably just as good for eye coordination ... Shut up and just share the article without your stupid comments! Alright alright ...
2. Love, even if only yourself: Separate studies have shown that frequent orgasms can reduce the risk of strokes, boost the immune system, and ward off prostate cancer.
3. Vent: A 2005 study at Carnegie Mellon found that subjects who reacted angrily to stimuli had lower blood pressure and stress-hormone levels than those who reacted with fear ... You may feel better but how about the person on whom that anger is directed? Haha ... Didn't you just promise that you are gonna stop inserting your "funny" comments? I didn't promise anything, I will promise you now though :)
4. Be lazy: Skipping your morning run to catch more sleep? Good for you. German researcher Peter Axt, author of "The Joy of Laziness", says exercising too hard or too often may cause stress, accelerate aging, and weaken the immune system.
5. Get funky: A growing body of research suggests that hyper-cleanliness makes it tough for people to develop strong immune systems.
I hope (I am pretty sure) that this message will make some feel a bit better :)
The article recommends the following:
1. Get your PS3 on: Researchers from the Uni of Rochester have found that videogamers have superior visual skills and cope better with distractions than non players ... I personally would rather play a racquet sport like tennis or ping-pong it probably just as good for eye coordination ... Shut up and just share the article without your stupid comments! Alright alright ...
2. Love, even if only yourself: Separate studies have shown that frequent orgasms can reduce the risk of strokes, boost the immune system, and ward off prostate cancer.
3. Vent: A 2005 study at Carnegie Mellon found that subjects who reacted angrily to stimuli had lower blood pressure and stress-hormone levels than those who reacted with fear ... You may feel better but how about the person on whom that anger is directed? Haha ... Didn't you just promise that you are gonna stop inserting your "funny" comments? I didn't promise anything, I will promise you now though :)
4. Be lazy: Skipping your morning run to catch more sleep? Good for you. German researcher Peter Axt, author of "The Joy of Laziness", says exercising too hard or too often may cause stress, accelerate aging, and weaken the immune system.
5. Get funky: A growing body of research suggests that hyper-cleanliness makes it tough for people to develop strong immune systems.
I hope (I am pretty sure) that this message will make some feel a bit better :)
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Happy New Year to you
May 2008 bring you plenty of health health health happiness happiness and prosperity.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
The Majestic Chichen Itza
I haven´t felt like this since the Machu Pichu almost 4 years ago ... Places like these usually command silence and surely I didn´t speak for couple of minutes ... Impressive ...
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