Not for a career, but for the discounts ...

I started an online app for Best Buy (or what I throughout my blogs and hereafter will refer Worst Buy or WB for the markup is ridiculous -- oil baronesque). I started the form and they give you a reference ID like for taxes, in case there is a fault somewhere in the process. I thought, okay, whatever. I stopped at page, 50 (or 500 for all I know). It is the worst piece of crap interface I have ever, bar none, ever used. It is almost one window (tab) per page. I'll go back to it soon, but thought if I ever do get hired, I could get some sweet discounts. I'd use it as a weekend/evening job.

I'd be the 40 year-old, non-virgin working at an electronics store. I don't have a fixation on a woman who dumped me, nor an "agreement" with my fiance'/girlfriend, nor am I as crass as an ass, so I guess I am Jack. I saw no female management, so I'd be scared if I was approached as a ***k buddy.

It's just a thought. I'm sure some of you might bump into me thinking, hey ... "What would YOUpay for a 50" plasma TV" or something like that. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge ... know what I mean?

Say no more!

How to scare someone without really trying

On some jobs board, there was a listing for "assisting with young female with disabilities". I called the number and I think the woman about crapped right there. Stammering for a way, she implied that she was, uh ... looking for, um, female ... I have like it narrowed down to a few people.
(Me) So, you have a short list. [here I was trying to give her a graceful out]
Yes, that's right.
(Me) Okay then. Thanks.

It later reminded me of Goldie's comment, "Kayla. You don't have to be afraid. [my name] likes little girls." This, of course, left everyone laughing, sweet Goldie didn't first put it together. "Oh! I didn't mean like that!"

Mel Gibson in ...

The Passion of the Hate. Oh, wait, that's not right. Lethal Words 5, no .... 3 bottles and a little Nazi; still not right. 7 Drinks of Highly Inflamitory Speakers. "Rolling down the street smoking mary, sippin' on gin, hate Jews. Laid waste. With my mind on my money and my money on my mind."

Now, every Mel Gibson-starring movie has rewatchability, where can you spot the predujice/bigotry?

Right there! Did you hear it? Right there! He said it again! He's making schwastikas with his fingers. Since he's not American Indian, I'll suspect it's not a peace/life sign (or the plains Indians ankh).

prediction, about which I hope I'm wrong

There is a "big" story -- or rather a topic about which the media discusses ad nauseum, kidknapped baby, 9 days old. The mother was visciously attacked, the baby stolen. The mother said that she didn't know the attacker. I would guess it was a cult thing and that the baby will not be found ... or found alive.

--- as far as another story ----

There was a 14 year-old kidknapped for days (nearly two weeks), not treated as kidknapping. She got a hold of the perp's cellphone and txt messaged her mother, which lead to her rescue. Now then ... the perp had several bunkers he built to elude police, white male; victim hispanic female ... (generally the rule is sexual predators TEND to stay within their own "race"). What's disturbing is: why was she never listed as kidknapped or that as a possiblity? The aunt they had made a simple statement in distress, relief that her neice was rescued, "Any child should be listed as kidknapped when missing". I won't agree to that, but after a certain number of days, missing is correct and unless there are indications that she'd leave/run away, then law enforcement should consider abduction as a possiblity.

In the second case, the perp has a very tall neck, whereupon hanging him until dead might prove a problem. ("I can't hangs 'em. The one's got no neck and the other one's too light to hang")+ I suggest killing that ass in the same woods he had bunkers and promptly return the biomass to the planet for re-absorption. "I promise I won't kill you, until I get your confession." "That's not very reassuring." ++

"We're going there to kill them, right? Not to study, not to bring back, but to kill them." +++

He's being charged with many things including sex crimes, so ... we know why he abducted her, as if I couldn't have guessed that. I quite frankly don't see the point in processing the person, with paperwork.

"Wait! You don't need that! I'll give tell anything you want!"
"Of course you will."++++

+ Ren and Stimpy
++ based on dialogue from Princess Bride
+++ Aliens
++++ Raiders of the Lost Ark

more Celebrity fiction

If they were to remake Arthur, I would suggest Johnny Depp for two reasons: his playing a drunken pirate has given him able experience in doing a drunk, and also that I'm not interested in seeing Arthur Redeux or a Johnny Depp movie (with helpful additions by Tim Burton). George Clooney would be a good bet, but he lack physical comedy.

celebrity fiction

Announcing evolution of the toy. Moving from the shelf, Tickle Me Elmo, there should be Tickle me: celebrity name here. I would choose Tickle Me Kari Byron, or Tickle Me Angie Harmon. No, no, no. Although it's for Christmas, these are for adults. Ask Santa for yours today!

giggle, giggle, giggle

Pope's fiasco

Look, it was a lovely piece of fish and all I said was, "this meal is fit for Mohammad". [stoning ensues].

Hold it! Hold it! No one and I repeat, no one is to throw any stones until I blow this whistle. Even, and let me make this absolutely clear, even if they mention the name, "Mohammad" [stoning ensues]

......... next itme up for bid ..........

I saw a MSNBC discussions on Guantanimo Bay detainees and their treatment. What they were bellyaching about was far kinder than some prisoners receive. I submit: loud noises, extreme temperatures, sleep deprevation, poor quality food (not the case here) are all standard in the course of captivity and warfare. They are allowed to exercise religion, in prayer five times daily toward Mecca, which in their world heracy is met with death. Prisoners would meet no such guarantee of prayer if they were American.

To this, an American general or seargent remarked that the Taliban and Al-Quada didn't take many prisoners, favoring to behead them (noting many videos of prisoner executions).

I think if they want something about which to complain, then the US should be obliging, starting with denial of prayer time ever, denial of legal services (for none would be granted with a role reversal). We could, but shouldn't , also behead a few on video for failing to provide reasonable information.

Mood lighting

ball of flames
Originally uploaded by MDH, II.

The only question was ... what was the mood? "I don't want to set the world on fire."

A moment away

things found in web
Originally uploaded by MDH, II.

I found this on my short trip for soothing, cooling photography. Apparently the spider either was dead or didn't care that this beetle was snacking on a stored prey item in the web. It makes sense that there would be prey theft in the insect world, I just had never thought about it.

Sleestak?

Gorn karaoke
Originally uploaded by MDH, II.

No, Goran, but he's with us tonight to sing a very special very of "Diamonds Are Forever". I couldn't help but want to capture the moment from this intentionally serious Star Trek episode, "Arena" with one of the silliest looking aliens.

Kirk narrowly escaped. His big error was trying to kick the very slow opponent. The "zzzz" ing and, "Stop running. I will be merciful .... quick". He also laughs with a "zzzz" sound.

By the way, Sleeslack was from Land of the Lost 70's Saturday morning show.

business card

business card
Originally uploaded by MDH, II.

Friends sent Mom a homemade wreath. I just thought that I'd plug their business for what it's worth.

Wreaths by LeMi

Great advice

Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.

Gone missing

Looking for jobs on Monster and Regionalhelpwanted I found absolutely nothing on the 17th. How is that flippin' possible? Not a single job posted for 50-100 miles of my zip. I can't believe that the records department got that right. Anyway, disappointment!

Menard's simple

Hat's off to Menards Hardware for making a return the fastest, easiest ever. I can't remember or think of a faster exchange. They took the item, scanned, credited credit card all within 2 minutes, without a question as to why it was returned. That, my friends, is a great simple policy. The part returned didn't fit and made it impossible to use other, more important items. So, thanks Menards!

more about "jobs"

General OPEN INTERVIEWS

 

Retail Customer Service associates and managers: A local retail company will be conducting open interviews for our store in Bluffton, Huntington and Fort Wayne. The interviews will be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 10:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, [specific location removed].  A fun family atmosphere awaits qualified candidates. Previous customer service experience a plus and management experience is not necessary.  We offer a competitive salary, full benefits, 401K and bonus plans. Come join us and see what we're all about. We look forward to meeting any interested candidates.

.....

It's a company so trustworthy, we'll not name it.

.....

Security

STS SECURITY
Now Hiring Armed Officers for all shifts. Must have valid Gun Permit. Apply at:

 

-- "All I know, is that I finally get to shoot somebody.", Stripes

When you're old, you're old

If you can recognize all or any of the computers or pictures shown, you are old. Sadly, I'm old.

UAW

For lack of a different union offer, as part of my job acceptance to one job -- I joined UAW. I didn't mind that the union stablized wages, but I thought it odd -- considering what I did. In my several union jobs, I found that too often, unions protected the ill-suited for real work. I would suggest that 20-60 % of those "protected" by unions were indeed incapable of holding a different job. Moreover, fighting companies to get them to pay wages and benefits for a "deisel fitter"+ that exceeded medical practioner's salaries was unreal. I'm glad that it finally (decades later) comes back to bite them in the ass. The question the media hasn't asked, are the dues staying the same or increasing? That is the right question.

Ford purging jobs after GM purges jobs; odd. No, not really odd -- just late in coming.

+ joke about a man getting a higher pay for a skilled job, not recognizing a line inspector for panties, "deze will fit her"

pat response

Politicians everywhere are stating, "I had my doubts when I stood in ovation clapping the military strike into Iraq". I clearly was mislead with misleading information, some of which I can't expose due to national security. I can condem the war in Iraq and put Bush on a spike. My comrads and I are rally against anything that popularity polls indicate is negative and jumping on board with the positive.

Yeah, war was bad idea. Yeah! Bring our boys home (when we're successful and look good), yeah! Social Security reform -- yeah! We don't have to have solutions, we only have to underscore the negative. It's Comedy Central's roast of George W. Bush; where most of both parties (this time unlovingly) roast him for things unpopular and overplayed by the media.

The rats leap from the cat (Bush) and deny any involvement. And thus ... the cat, having lost the race forever chases the rat. (Chinese astrology based on the great animal race to cross the river. The rat rode on the cat's back and leapt off at the last minute finishing 12th -- there were only 12 places allowed).

I don't like politics. I rather view myself as Rah from Plattoon, pointing out to Taylor that he came in admiring Barnes for the longest time, only now to try to crucify him. In the movie, Barnes died, Elias died, Taylor was injured terribly including burns, and Rah remained ever angry, ever ready.

Guy who can't shoot basketball, shoots anyway

Pittsburgh, PA: 5' 8" man shoots college kids/men who play basketball. I think, ultimately, it was jealousy as the short man couldn't slam dunk. His victims got slammed but didn't duck. In the end, no racially motivated crime here. There was an argument, ending in shooting. The shooter ran off into the foggy morning, hidden for no one to find.

F&*^&#$@$!$&*^*&$^#((*&^^&^*^*@^#@*^*@!

JOB!
MONEY!
RELATIONSHIPS!

I smited the lovely lamb with my hate. The lamb was my soul.