I thought I’d do my part and post this link to the CD Music Settlement as local media coverage stated only 30,000 claims have been filed so far.
I’m thinkin’ if more people don’t ask for their $20 then I want another LARGER check sent to me or maybe Tony can finally get a car.
OK, I have to type quickly this morning as I’m sitting in class and the instructor will certainly call on me for something – BUT I had to get off this rant:
Cell phones don’t kill people – STUPID IGNORANT DUMBASS DRIVERS DO.
On my way to class this morning I was sitting at an intersection waiting to turn onto the highway. I was a few cars back and the light was red so I knew I wouldn’t be getting anywhere in a hurry.
I heard an ambulance siren behind me and saw the paramedics pull up on the left side of traffic. Then they stopped… not because they wanted to, but simply because the jackass sitting in the left turn lane was on a cell phone and refused to move out of the way.
Now I’m thinkin’ how can you NOT hear the siren screaming directly behind you? At the 30 second point, the ambulance started honking its horn. How the hell do you ignore that? Sirens screaming, horn honking, ambulance DIRECTLY BEHIND YOU and you still don’t move?
The paramedic even got out of the ambulance, walked up to the car and banged on the driver’s window. I couldn’t see if the person was still talking or not, but would you believe that even after that they still didn’t move?
It was not until the light changed, that the driver moved forward enough for the paramedics to pull around them.
I tried to catch the license plate number, but I just couldn’t see it. I hope Karma comes around today and just beats the crap out of that @sshole.
Don’t be surprised if everyone in the blogosphere has something to say today about the weekend tragedy of the Shuttle Columbia. I had the news on this morning while I got ready for class and many reports are already surrounding what caused Saturday’s crash.
As with most investigations, there will be a lot of finger pointing – the government cut NASA’s budget too much, NASA didn’t do enough to ensure the safety of the crew – it seems part of the grieving process is having someone or something to blame.
This post by Dan sums up my mood at the moment. Let me point out that I don’t think the deaths of those astronauts are trivial, but I do feel that NASA has been uninspiring for quite some time.
I didn’t even know there was a shuttle landing happening on Saturday. I was in my car headed out of town. Unless you are an avid fan of the space program, I’d say the general public really wasn’t thinking about the landing either. It’s sad that the only notable events from NASA in my lifetime have been tragic.
I guess nobody except Dawn blogs on the weekend. Michelle & I have been on the road since 7:30am this morning and we were almost out of Dallas when the Space Shuttle Columbia passed over the city.
It wouldn’t be until 9am that we would receive a call from Diana (Michelle’s sister) that NASA had lost all contact with the shuttle crew. At that time there was only speculation as to what might be happening. We did learn that this mission was notable in that the first Israeli astronaut was onboard.
We spent the next five hours listening to any AM radio station we could grab as we headed south on I-35 towards Corpus Christi. For hours, all reports were the same, contact had been lost with the shuttle & crew, first person sightings were being called in from Dallas/Fort Worth and debris had been found in east Texas specifically Nacogdoches, TX.
These are pictures that are available now. I would think that people have heard the news by now, but as this was a routine mission most of the nation probably spent the morning going about their daily routine.
The timing of this tragedy is unbelievable. Only days after the anniversary of the Challenger explosion. It will be interesting to see the impact on the space program and future funding.
As I clack away online, the TV’s on in the background. Our hearts & prayers go out to the families of the shuttle team.
WOW. Can’t believe it’s already the end of January. There’s so much I want to do this year will I even have the time? I feel like I don’t have enough time as it is and BAM! January is over. Two months and it’s my birthday. Ten months until Michelle & I get married. Crazy.
My “To Do” list is filled this morning. Michelle & I are headed to Corpus again this weekend, but before then I have to get my car aligned, see if Michelle’s rings are back from the jeweler (long story there), hunt down payment for some webstuff I did and then find a suit that fits as I have a gig this afternoon at the Four Seasons. Oh, and remember to pack for Corpus because I know I’ll forget that.
Will try and check in later, but if I miss ya enjoy the weekend!