Babel

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Disturbia

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Its Not Easy Being Green

Im a supporter of the low energy light bulbs. In fact, I support most things that conserve energy. Things like turning off lights in rooms youre not in. Turning the computer off while youre asleep or at work. Only using the AC 9 months out of the year. (You know, the months when it gets over 90 degrees.) Im all for most of the new fuel efficient technologies theyre putting in the cars these days too. I think anyone who does exclusively city driving and spends a significant amount of time in traffic should own a gas electric hybrid.

Why do I support conservation of energy? Its because I aint got no money to be payin all these bills. Sure its a nice side effect that the world and future of man kind benefits, but the green Im going for has a picture of Mr Franklin on it. The next car I buy for myself (Jaime gets the next next new car) is going to be a big old F250 super duty turbo diesel quad cab. But wait Dave, doesnt that thing guzzle gas? I read it only get 7-16 miles per gallon. Thats not good for the world or your wallet. Youre right. It does get lousy gas millage. And that would be a problem if I intended to pay for most of my fuel. But I dont. I intend to get most of it for free, and fat America is going to help provide it. The nice thing about a diesel engine is that it can run on vegetable oil. All you have to do is go to McDonalds and let them know youre going to empty their fryer waste bin, (which they usually pay to have taken away). You then filter the waste fryer grease, mix in some methanol and caustic soda and you have bio diesel for pennies on the dollar. The way is there, all it takes is a will.

Realistically I have no idea if Ill be getting that F250. Im not going to replace the Man Scorpion until Ive put at least 200,000 miles on it (which, at the rate were going will be in 9-10 years) or, God forbid, it gets totaled in an accident or suffers major engine or transmission failure. In 10 years the game could be completly different. Cars could have little fusion reactors that use water as fuel and only produce Hydrogen and Oxygen as byproducts. But if things are remotely similar to how they are today, youll be looking for the ketchup when you smell my french fry scented exhaust as I roll by.

The Day After Tomorrow

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Pay No Attention to That Man Behind the Curtain.

It seems like every year or so I have to remind people that I dont really hate everyone. My persona on this blog is just that, a persona. If you dont like it, dont come here. And if you dont like that I comment on your blog, let me know and Ill stop.

Before leaving for work I read this post and would like to address a question that I believe I inspired.

how do you not become a hypocrite?

By not acting in opposition to your beliefs. Hypocrisy is, in my opinion, the greatest sin one can commit. When I believe in something I act according to that belief. If I cant do something then I dont expect anyone else with the same means to be able to do it either. Its simple to not become a hypocrite. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Am I saying that I have never been and never will again be a hypocrite? No. It is human nature to sin. But I will try my best to keep from doing so and ask forgiveness when I fail.

Another question was posed in this post that Id like to address too.

where the hell was dave in all this? did he leave his anger pants at home?

I was distracted by sun stroke from the hour of tailgating in the Phoenix sun? I was distracted by the fact that someone just yelled "Lets go Lions, punch em in the face"? I was too excited to get off the bus and go see the game to realize that some asshole was insulting my lady? I didnt hear what he said, and didnt find out about it until after they had gone?

I dont know where I was in all this. I feel like a failure though. Had I been on my game, Id like to think I would have said something like "Are you implying that shes not a true fan? I know its hard to believe that someone that hot could be a die hard football fan but she is. In fact, shes probably a bigger fan then you, your dad, your brother and that cow with her utter holder showing over there that you call a wife are put together. Now quit picking on my wife before I turn your cardinal red shirt, blood red."

I received this from Nisi in my MySpace in box yesterday.

i may be a little slow but the little disclaimer on my blog is not intended for you or anyone else in my little blogo world. aka, my blogger list. we're not all fortunate enough to have great relationships with our siblings as you seem to have. sure, you may piss me off from time to time, who hasn't? that is just life but it sure isn't a reason to put up a whole new graphic.

Whether its ego or paranoia, I generally think that, whenever possible, people are talking about or too me. If you tell me that youre not then Ill believe you. What I want to know is, if all the "anger" is always so public, why Nisi, did you send me this in private. Why not let everyone know?

Plus Nobody I Know Got Killed in South Central L.A.

It was a good day at work. Number was told that shes not allowed to do brake work anymore. Andy came and picked up his tools, meaning he is definitively gone. I made a lot of money.

Cardinals vs Lions

We went to the Cardinals Lions game today. It was frickin awesome. We had really good seats, 23 rows from the field at about the 20 yard line on the Cardinals bench side. We could see everything. The game wasnt that good but the experience was wonderful. I dont know that Id spend the money to get lower level seats again but it was definitely worth doing once. Next time well probably get second deck seats and hopefully get more center field. We wont be able to see the cheerleaders as well but it should be a better view of the game.