Tinnocking http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/ Random thoughts and meanderings about work, life, and other stuff en-us 2006-02-05T11:26:16-05:00 Layoffs suck http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_rants_raves.php#002393 I work for a pretty good company, it's small but the folks there are great. The problem is; It's small. I've been off work now for two weeks. I'll call again tonight to see if there will be work for... Rants & Raves TB 2006-02-05T11:26:16-05:00 My first week back to work! http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_.php#001873 My first week back to work after 2 years recovering from a workplace injury went well. I had called Halo Sheet Metal Fabricators (where I had worked for 14 years) when the doctor released me and was told there was... TB 2005-02-13T16:50:13-05:00 Lazy Teenager http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_rants_raves.php#001041 I must have the laziest teenager in the world. I walked into our family room this morning and discovered that the kids left it a mess. Kristin was the only kid home, she hadn't left for school yet. I asked... Rants & Raves TB 2004-09-22T19:46:44-05:00 Executive Orders http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_disturbing_stuff.php#001040 Executive Orders by Tom Clancy I started reading this book the other day, I'm a big Tom Clancy Fan. The opening scenes are taking place right after a Japanese 747 Airliner is deliberately crashed into the Capitol building in Washington... Disturbing Stuff TB 2004-09-22T19:45:30-05:00 This is just too ridiculous http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_rants_raves.php#000990 Every time I go to a restaurant and get good service I always leave a nice tip. It may be anywhere from 15 to 25 %. If the service or the food is bad I may or may not leave... Rants & Raves TB 2004-09-15T13:39:17-05:00 The word of the day http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_fun_stuff.php#000948 W00t - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia W00t The term w00t is a slang interjection used to express happiness or excitement, usually over the Internet. The expression is most popular on USENET posts, multiplayer computer games (especially first person shooters), IRC... Fun stuff TB 2004-09-10T20:33:50-05:00 Twisted http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_dvds.php#000944 Directed by Philip Kaufman Writing credits Sarah Thorp (written by) Plot Outline: Jessica, whose father was a serial killer, is a female police officer. While investigating a murder, she finds herself in the center of her own investigation, when her... DVDs TB 2004-09-10T16:33:15-05:00 The Punisher http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_dvds.php#000942 Directed by Jonathan Hensleigh Writing credits (WGA) Jonathan Hensleigh (written by) and Michael France (written by) Plot Outline: After his wife and family are killed, G-Man Frank Castle (Jane) takes it upon himself to rid America of crime by acting... DVDs TB 2004-09-10T15:27:53-05:00 "The Dieter's Prayer" http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_dieting.php#000939 My wife and I are struggling with our weight problem, it's a never ending battle to shed pounds. Cassie sticks better to her diet than I do and so if she has a weight gain, she grieves. With me it's... Dieting TB 2004-09-10T11:26:19-05:00 "Bring it on John!" http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_political_stuff.php#000906 I don't usually post or comment on political articles, my wife and I sit on different sides of the political fence and I want to keep the peace. We both know where the other stands and that's good enough, besides... Political Stuff TB 2004-09-07T19:07:21-05:00 Yeah! No more finger sticks! http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_good_news.php#000896 Drawing blood could become history with MIT ultrasound technique Drawing blood could become history with MIT ultrasound technique February 29, 2000 CAMBRIDGE, Mass--The familiar prick of a needle for drawing blood could eventually be history, MIT researchers and colleagues hope.... Good News TB 2004-09-07T16:08:34-05:00 Nearly 100 Sharks Spotted Near Gulf Shore http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_.php#000889 Nearly 100 Sharks Spotted Near Gulf Shore Marine resource officials said there are more sharks in the Gulf right now than normal. The sharks so far have not bothered any of the beachgoers. However, the animals are swimming very close... TB 2004-09-06T22:16:40-05:00 My favorite commercial http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_fun_stuff.php#000884 One of my favorite commercials is the one for Six Flags Great Adventure. That little old guy that gets off the bus and dances... Well I finally figured out what makes him so happy he has to dance.... Fun stuff TB 2004-09-06T20:00:53-05:00 999 channels and nothing on! http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_rants_raves.php#000866 We have Comcast Digital Cable with the built in DVR. Linda was surfing through the channel guide and declared to me, "Over 900 channels and there's nothing on!" Cassie and I spend over a hundred dollars each month on cable... Rants & Raves TB 2004-09-05T18:13:58-05:00 Mama Buy Me That!! http://www.twhgrafx.com/weblog/archives/cat_fun_stuff.php#000862 I was surfing and saw the add for this "Desktop Super Computer!" Read more about this Computer Wanna see the price list of my dream computer... Fun stuff TB 2004-09-04T22:04:22-05:00