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Fri, 09 May 2008 05:14:19 GMT

She said, 'You've been accused of wizardry,'

creepy robot revisted

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:31:37 GMT

http://gizmodo.com/372272/video-of-bigdog-beta-quadruped-robot-is-so-stupid-its-hilarious?autoplay=true

creepy robot

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:39:56 GMT

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6581785480379487596

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:16:25 GMT

I have a flickr. username onebluemoon108. all entries so far friends only.

This is nice.

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:41:49 GMT

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ty_hal_baby/002-1513012-5188837?ie=UTF8&node=165796011&keywords=halloween%20costumes&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=browse&pf_rd_r=0DDGV7ZRFK27RTGR3GSN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=314895601&pf_rd_i=166639011

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:58:23 GMT

BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese couple tried to name their baby "@," claiming the character used in e-mail addresses echoed their love for the child, an official trying to whip the national language into line said Thursday.

The unusual name stands out especially in Chinese, which has no alphabet and instead uses tens of thousands of multi-stroke characters to represent words.

"The whole world uses it to write e-mail, and translated into Chinese it means 'love him'," the father explained, according to the deputy chief of the State Language Commission Li Yuming.

While "@" is familiar to Chinese e-mail users, they often use the English word "at" to sound it out -- which with a drawn out "T" sounds something like "ai ta," or "love him," to Mandarin speakers.

Li told a news conference on the state of the language that the name was an extreme example of people's increasingly adventurous approach to Chinese, as commercialization and the Internet break down conventions.

Another couple tried to give their child a name that rendered into English sounds like "King Osrina."

Li did not say if officials accepted the "@" name. But earlier this year the government announced a ban on names using Arabic numerals, foreign languages and symbols that do not belong to Chinese minority languages.

Sixty million Chinese faced the problem that their names use ancient characters so obscure that computers cannot recognize them and even fluent speakers were left scratching their heads, said Li, according to a transcript of the briefing on the government Web site (www.gov.cn).

One of them was the former Premier Zhu Rongji, whose name had a rare "rong" character that gave newspaper editors headaches.

© Reuters 2007. All Rights Reserved.

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:45:58 GMT

Someone on the next street over from me just had someone try and break in their house. The woman was standing in the window just a minute before it happened and the lights were on so the guy knew someone was home. He repeatedly tried to kick in the door, but ran before the cops got there.

We've had a lot of crime lately, and a LOT of suspicious activity. I have no idea what's changed in the last two months to account for the increase.

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 23:54:03 GMT

I want to have a garage sale, but I don't have enough stuff. Let me know if you also want to have a garage/ yard sale and have stuff. The more people the better...

I have no idea when this will happen, but hopefully soon.

Mario: Game Over

Thu, 10 May 2007 07:20:11 GMT

Hilarious SNL Digital Short - Dear Sister

Thu, 10 May 2007 07:19:12 GMT

what song is this in this video and who sings this song

SNL - Sloths

Thu, 10 May 2007 07:19:10 GMT

These things are recommended

Thu, 10 May 2007 05:52:40 GMT

PAGE YOURSELF OVER THE INTERCOM. DON'T DISGUISE YOUR VOICE.

PUT DECAF IN THE COFFEE MAKER FOR 3 WEEKS. ONCE EVERYONE HAS GOTTEN OVER THEIR CAFFEINE ADDICTIONS, SWITCH TO ESPRESSO.

FINISH ALL YOUR SENTENCES WITH " IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPHECY".

DON'T USE ANY PUCTUATION

AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE, SKIP RATHER THAN WALK.

ORDER A DIET WATER WHENEVER YOU GO OUT TO EAT, WITH A SERIOUS FACE.

SPECIFY THAT YOUR DRIVE-THROUGH ORDER IS "TO GO".

SING ALONG AT THE OPERA.

PUT MOSQUITO NETTING AROUND YOUR WORK AREA, PLAY TROPICAL SOUNDS ALL DAY.

WHEN THE MONEY COMES OUT THE ATM, SCREAM "I WON! I WON!"

WHEN LEAVING THE ZOO, START RUNNING TOWARDS THE PARKING LOT, YELLING "RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! THEY'RE LOOSE!"

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:07:51 GMT

http://www.filecabi.net/video/ant-fungus.html

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 07:52:04 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpBm4KoWsrY

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:55:54 GMT

TEXAS POSTS JOB GROWTH IN OCTOBER

COLLEGE STATION (Real Estate Center) – The latest figures from the Texas Workforce Commission show steady job growth, which is good news for the Texas economy, according to the Real Estate Center’s latest “Monthly Review of the Texas Economy.”

“October 2006 figures show Texas is creating jobs at a rate of more than 2 percent compared with 1.4 percent for the United States,” reports Real Estate Center Research Economist Ali Anari.

Texas total nonfarm employment rose 2.2 percent from October 2005 to October 2006. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent in October 2006 from 5.4 percent a year earlier.

The construction sector ranked first in annual job growth percentage from October 2005 to October 2006, followed by natural resources and mining, professional and business services, financial activities, and leisure and hospitality.

The Laredo metropolitan area ranked first in annual employment growth rate among 26 Texas metropolitan areas, followed by McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, Midland, Brownsville-Harlingen, and Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown.

The Midland metro area had the lowest unemployment rate in October 2006 followed by Amarillo, Austin–Round Rock, College Station–Bryan, and Lubbock.

For more information, see the full report at http://recenter.tamu.edu/econ/.

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:33:23 GMT

10 Questions to Ask the Condo Board

Before you buy, contact the condo board with the following questions. In the process, you’ll learn how responsive — and organized — its members are.

1. What percentage of units is owner-occupied? What percentage is tenant-occupied? Generally, the higher the percentage of owner-occupied units, the more marketable the units will be at resale.

2. What covenants, bylaws, and restrictions govern the property? What grandfather clauses are in place? You may find, for instance, that those who buy a property after a certain date can’t rent out their units, but buyers who bought earlier can. Ask for a copy of the bylaws to determine if you can live within them. And have an attorney review property docs, including the master deed, for you.

3. How much does the association keep in reserve? How is that money being invested?

4. Are association assessments keeping pace with the annual rate of inflation? Smart boards raise assessments a certain percentage each year to build reserves to fund future repairs. To determine if the assessment is reasonable, compare the rate to others in the area.

5. What does and doesn’t the assessment cover—common area maintenance, recreational facilities, trash collection, snow removal?

6. What special assessments have been mandated in the past five years? How much was each owner responsible for? Some special assessments are unavoidable. But repeated, expensive assessments could be a red flag about the condition of the building or the board’s fiscal policy.

7. How much turnover occurs in the building?

8. Is the project in litigation? If the builders or homeowners are involved in a lawsuit, reserves can be depleted quickly.

9. Is the developer reputable? Find out what other projects the developer has built and visit one if you can. Ask residents about their perceptions. Request an engineer’s report for developments that have been reconverted from other uses to determine what shape the building is in. If the roof, windows, and bricks aren’t in good repair, they become your problem once you buy.

10. Are multiple associations involved in the property? In very large developments, umbrella associations, as well as the smaller association into which you’re buying, may require separate assessments.

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:11:01 GMT

BEST OCTOBER EVER FOR CENTRAL TEXAS

AUSTIN (Austin American-Statesman, inman.com) – Central Texas’ housing market posted an October record for both single-family home sales and prices, as homes sold at the fastest pace ever for the month.

Although homes sold in October were on the market an average of 66 days compared with 58 days for homes sold in September, the Austin Board of Realtors’ latest Multiple Listing Service report said the number is still a record low for October.

In the South Austin area that includes neighborhoods such as Cherry Creek and Tanglewood Forest, active listings took about 18 days to sell.

Last month was the tenth consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains, with nearly 2,075 single-family homes sold, up 8 percent from the approximately 1,920 sales last year. October’s median price set a monthly record at $175,000, an increase of 9 percent from approximately $160,500 posted a year ago.

The number of new listings jumped 12 percent during the period to almost 3,075. The nearly 7,950 active listings at the end of October, although down from September, were up 4 percent from a year ago. Pending sales were up 19 percent to more than 2,400.

There are fewer homes selling for under $120,000 so far this year, down 6 percent or more compared with the same period a year earlier. Home sales in the $200,000 to $249,000 price range, however, are up 18 percent.

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 06:45:08 GMT

Single-family Home Sales Post Record in October

20 November 2006 - The latest Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® indicates the local real estate market continues to be productive, with single-family home sales posting an October record.
Single family homes sales increased 8 percent from the previous year to 2,073, a record for the month. At $175,000, the median price for these homes increased 9 percent. Sales from single family homes contributed $479,167,731 to the economy, up 19 percent from the previous year.

The 7,947 active listings represent an increase of 4 percent from last October; the number of new listings increased 12 percent to 3,074. October homes spent an average of 66 days on the market, down one percent from one year ago and a record low for October.

"These numbers indicate that the Austin real estate market will remain strong for the foreseeable future," said ABoR chairman John Rosshirt. "The local ABoR figures coincide with the 2006 third quater Metrostudy report that points to job growth and new developments downtown as indications of the Austin housing market’s sustained productivity."

Single family homes were not the only properties to experience gains this month. Multifamily home sales increased by 36 percent to 133 and contributed $26,112,156 to the local economy, which is 41 percent more than they did one year ago. Sales of townhouses and condominiums increased by 25 percent to 266. These sales collected $51,085,300 in aggregate revenue, up 50 percent from October 2005.

October 2006 - Single Family Homes

2,073 was the number of single family homes sold in October, up 8 percent from one year ago and an October record
$175,000 was the median price for single family homes, an increase of 9 percent from October 2005 and a record for the month
$479,167,731 was the total dollar volume of properties sold, up 19 percent from one year ago

The Austin Board of REALTORS® is a non-profit, voluntary organization representing more than 7,500 licensed REALTORS® in Central Texas. For further information, please contact Angela Brutsché at 512/454-7636 ext. 1300.

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 20:34:53 GMT

Daily Real Estate News | November 10, 2006

Doing Business in Mexico? Follow These Tips

If you're looking to buy and sell real estate in Mexico, you need to be aware of cultural as well as professional differences between you and your Mexican counterparts.

“You do business in Mexico through strategic partnerships,” says Adrian Arriaga CCIM, CIPS, broker-owner of AAA Real Estate & Investments in McAllen, Texas. Arriaga, speaking at the “Doing Business in Mexico” class during the 2006 Realtors® Conference & Expo in New Orleans, adds that about 1.5 million U.S. citizens, primarily retirees and second-home owners, own property in Mexico.

“Doing business in Mexico in no easier, nor any harder, than doing business anywhere else. It’s just different,” adds the session’s other speaker, Linda Neil, founder of Linda Neil Properties and The Settlement Company, both of which are in La Paz, Mexico.

Here are six cultural tips for U.S. practitioners looking to establish relationships with Mexican real estate professionals or clients:

Don't show up early. If you’re invited to a home for a social occasion, it’s customary to arrive 30 to 60 minutes after the scheduled time.
Keep conversation light. Polite conversation starters include Mexican scenery and landmarks, the immediate surroundings, and sports. Avoid topics such as religion, politics, the Mexican-American War, and immigration.
Avoid romantic misunderstandings. A female inviting a male client or associate to a business meal should also invite his wife to avoid any misunderstanding as to the purpose the meeting.
Pay servers directly. When paying at a store or restaurant in Mexico, place the money or credit card directly in the hand of the clerk or server; it’s considered rude to leave it on the table or counter.
Don't hide your hands. While dining, keep both hands visible, resting your wrists on the edge of the table.
Know the meaning of colors. If making a gift of flowers, be careful which ones you choose. Yellow flowers signify death, while red flowers signify the casting of spells.

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:58:32 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNncdGnkpMs

tea

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:59:24 GMT

I have an opened bpx of individually packed Yogi Tea Organic Bedtime Sleepy Tea that I don't want. I really really really like the tea, but it has ingredients in it that interact with my medications so I can't drink it. Who wants it?

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:39:41 GMT

I officially signed on with Keller Williams Realty last week and I am now a Realtor (registered trademark). I can help you buy or sell your home or locate your next lease. If acting as your agent in a leasing or buying situation, there is no fee to you. I would hope that any of you that read this would ask me to work for you. I'm confident in my abilities and unlike working with someone who you do not know, you know me and know that I will certainly look out for your best interest not only because it is the law, but because that is the type of person that I am.

I will have a website set up soon and I'm also planning on having my business cards made later in the month. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you!

Lee

update your phone book.

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 20:43:36 GMT

I have a new number. That number is 512 934 7818.

call me sometime.

Sat, 22 Jul 2006 03:54:28 GMT

even though it's gotten not so great reviews, I want to go see lady in the water. anyone else?

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:21:14 GMT

today i went to lunch with some friends of mine from lamar and that was nice. we went to mother's and jason schwartzman was there eating brunch. that was kind of weird and unexpected.