Monday, December 26, 2005
Toot Your Horn An Extra Second This Year
Scientists are delaying the start of 2006 by the first "leap second" in seven years, a timing tweak meant to make up for changes in the Earth's rotation.
[via Yahoo! News]
[via Yahoo! News]
Saturday, December 24, 2005
"Infant discovered in barn, Child Protective Services launch probe"
This just in:
Bethlehem, Judea -- Authorities were today alerted by a concerned citizen who noticed a family living in a barn. Upon arrival, Family Protective Service personnel, accompanied by police, took into protective care an infant child named Jesus, who had been wrapped in strips of cloth and placed in a feeding trough by his 14-year old mother, Mary of Nazareth.
During the confrontation, a man identified as Joseph, also of Nazareth, attempted to stop the social workers...
Also being held for questioning are three foreigners who allege to be wise men from an eastern country. The INS and Homeland Security officials are seeking information about these who may be in the country illegally. A source with the INS states that they had no passports, but were in possession of gold and other possibly illegal substances...The chemical substances in their possession will be tested.
[via Overlawyered]
Bethlehem, Judea -- Authorities were today alerted by a concerned citizen who noticed a family living in a barn. Upon arrival, Family Protective Service personnel, accompanied by police, took into protective care an infant child named Jesus, who had been wrapped in strips of cloth and placed in a feeding trough by his 14-year old mother, Mary of Nazareth.
During the confrontation, a man identified as Joseph, also of Nazareth, attempted to stop the social workers...
Also being held for questioning are three foreigners who allege to be wise men from an eastern country. The INS and Homeland Security officials are seeking information about these who may be in the country illegally. A source with the INS states that they had no passports, but were in possession of gold and other possibly illegal substances...The chemical substances in their possession will be tested.
[via Overlawyered]
Chat with Santa
Friday, December 23, 2005
This Year's Must-Have Gift?
Probably not. BATMAN UTILITY BELT
This finely crafted, high-end, limited-edition replica of the BATMAN UTILITY BELT is a life-sized, fully-lined genuine leather belt with solid-state construction measuring approximately 44" long and weighing approximately five pounds. This replica features a concealed pocket to hold a Batarang (not included). Included are a real metal electroplated belt buckle and nine spring-activated capsules with a gold-tone finish. In addition, the UTILITY BELT features a movable dial for a faux belt radio. The belt is enclosed in a display case with a removable acrylic top, a solid wood lacquer base and comes with a 4-color certificate of authenticity. This replica is packaged in a gold-foil stamped black gift box. Limited edition of 750. The BATMAN UTILITY BELT is designed for display only, and is not meant to be worn. Don't miss the opportunity to own one of your very own!
Thanks Mike
Thanks for creating this blog and inviting me to join in. I hope that all current and former EBers have a great Holiday and best wishes for the New Year.
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Expanding The Roll
As I mentioned before, this site is open to all company associates. I've sent invitations to a couple handfuls (handsful?) of people, but the more, the merrier. Pass the word, make suggestions, send more email addresses our way.
Welcome!
This site was created for those of us who formerly worked for a certain leading videogame retailer, to allow us to keep in touch as the company is dismantled and we drift apart.
This is a "team" blog, with membership open to all former associates. If you'd like to join, please leave a comment with your name and email address (for your own protection, spell out the address like this: user-at-yourisp-dot-com. That way, no bots will scrape your address from the post and start sending you unwanted emails.
This is Mike, and although I initiated this blog, it will be up to all of us to keep it going. Write whatever you wish, but despite any hard feelings you may have about the merger, this site should be used to communicate with your friends, not to berate the company or any individuals therein. Thanks!
This is a "team" blog, with membership open to all former associates. If you'd like to join, please leave a comment with your name and email address (for your own protection, spell out the address like this: user-at-yourisp-dot-com. That way, no bots will scrape your address from the post and start sending you unwanted emails.
This is Mike, and although I initiated this blog, it will be up to all of us to keep it going. Write whatever you wish, but despite any hard feelings you may have about the merger, this site should be used to communicate with your friends, not to berate the company or any individuals therein. Thanks!
