Christmas Truce 1914
I just watched a great movie on the Christmas Truce of 1914 when young men from both sides sent to fight and die in World War 1 spontaneously rebelled against their commanders in order to celebrate the holidays together. Bitter old men in powerful positions unfortunately cause far too much conflict in the world. Read more here: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce
Helicopter Outside
I have a helicopter outside my office moving air conditioning units to the roof of a building next door. Probably a dangerous job.
Google Apps
I am starting to do some very interesting things with Google Apps using the API & some basic Javascript code…. sending emails based on certain events, running master reports that aggregate data from multiple docs and other fun stuff.
Friday Getting Humped at Dog Park
We got kicked out pf the office early today so they could do a cockroach cleaning. Took the dog to a dog park.
My Standard Snack at Work
Paradiso Crossfit 1-5-2011
Workout today was:
“Hidalgo”
For time:
Run 2 miles
Rest 2 minutes
135 pound Squat clean, 20 reps
20 Box jump, 24″ box
20 Walking lunge steps with 45lb plate held overhead
20 Box jump, 24″ box
135 pound Squat clean, 20 reps
Rest 2 minutes
Run 2 miles
Took me 54 minutes to do everything.… read more “Paradiso Crossfit 1-5-2011”
Coalitions Greatest Accomplishment
Finishing this 1000 piece puzzle. Jordan and I worked on it together over the last two nights.
Britains Monarchy Similar to North Korea’s Dictatorship?
Look at the emotional outpouring following Kim Jong Il’s death in North Korea. Compare those feelings to those in Britain following the passing of a Monarch. Is North Korea really just the last feudal society from the Dark Ages in the modern world?
Christmas at Grandparents Cabin
Playing Farkle with the family. Won both games much to their consternation. Working on javascript Farkle simulator for optimal strategies.