Wassup Jose

Sum Yum Do misses out on OZ BBQ! Saturday, January 3, 2009 is now history. I cannot speak for all of the attendees, but I got my grub on and was stuffed at the end of dinner. I think the last half order of eggrolls was too much. Good stuff!

Not that type of fishing, I meant Phishing as in someone is trying to get the password to my Yahoo! email account. I have received two emails from “Yahoo!” informing me of a password change to my account.

Well, I have not changed the password. Someone is trying to get my password, interestingly though is the email headers appear to be from yahoo-inc.com. The domain name “appears” to be registered to Yahoo!, but this can be faked too.

If you receive any bullshit from Yahoo! regarding an email verification, password change, or whatever do not respond to the email. If you did NOT perform any of the above actions, it is probably a scam. Pound sand losers.

I downloaded several videos from the CakePHP.org site, but noticed the videos are in .MOV (QuickTime) format. Boo! I do NOT want QuickTime installed on the laptop, so I proceeded to convert them to .AVI format.

During the conversion process, I noticed a warning in the log. The warning read, “Brainfart cropping not supported.” I am not aware of this technical term, did the conversion utility temporarily ”forget” how to convert the video? Ha!

I have to admit. I am very jealous of World of Goo’s accomplishment. Self described as a two man team, the credits for the game are discreet. And with exception to the “Special Thanks”, there are only 4 people involved in this project. Bravissimo. These guys want to make me put down the game and get back to my code. They’re like a light at the end of the tunnel. I just find it amazing that a few guys can put together such a well polished product and get into the lime light.

I watched The Dark Knight for the fourth time. What a great movie, but it has some cheesy moments. Batman’s voice sounds horrible and in most scenes it appears like he is wearing a mouth piece or something. Take the cotton out of your mouth, lame.

The second is even lamer. When the Joker escapes from the County jail and is seen in the back of the police car, viewers “should” be able to see the fake looking background. Lame green screen effects here, minus 10 points. Boo!

Another cheesy effect it how Harvey Dent’s hair is neatly parted after the accident. I can see the hospital shaving his head if he went through with the surgery, but he refused it. So what is up with the hair? Other than that (for now), I like it.

For those that are schedule challenged, we are having dinner tonight, Saturday, January 3, 2009 at OZ. Same bat time, same bat channel, and I am still buying dinner. Bring your eating game and plan to put the smack down!

I do not watch Saturday Night Live as often as I used to years ago, but I still enjoy watching the parodies. I missed the Sarah Palin parody (no loss), but am upset that I missed the airing of the Beyonce “Single Ladies” Video Parody.

No problem, I caught a glimpse of it on YouTube before it was removed. Justin Timberlake is dropping it likes it hot with heels and all. Take a look at the other guys, hilarious. Below is a screen shot, but check out the video for the full effect.

Ah, it was a matter of time before I posted about this topic. I can’t speak for everyone, but I find myself loaning friends and family money more often than I would prefer. I will help out whenever I can and loans are no exception (I guess).

Here is the problem, do we loan family money? I think this is a given, we help out our family members at all times. How about in-laws or friends? Hold that thought for a minute. I had a “wassupjose bailout plan” moment. Okay, let’s resume.

I guess the loans are not the problem, it is repayment that is causing the grief. The money is a loan and should be repaid (interest free too), but some consider the loan a “gift” with no plans to repay the money.

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Impeach Blagojevich! I stand corrected that I believe the majority of politicians are corrupt and have no intent on serving the public. They serve their own interests and those of their families, friends, and business associates.

This following the seven felony convictions against six term Senator Ted Stevens. Way to go Illinois! I hope Blagojevich supporters are proud of themselves for electing the moron. John Harris, Chief of Staff resigns and is arrested on corruption charges too. Nice job.

Blagojevich should be declared an enemy of the state for his defiant and reckless behavior, dragged out of office in cuffs, and trial set immediately. But NO, because we don’t want to set precedence that would threaten other corrupt politicians. Self-preservation!