Happy Pi Day

(a.k.a. Cue the cleanup hitter)

Time to tie up some loose ends -- or rather, comment on some previous topics.  First things first, though.  Happy Pi Day (the day formerly known as 3/14).  We're celebrating by visiting Eric and Jill for homemade pizza pi.

Anyway, to follow up on the January post "On Public Smoking Bans," Monday was significant because Gov. Kaine actually got the deal done.  Yes, Virginia, starting December 1, 2009, the home state of Philip Morris USA, and the worlds largest cigarrette factory, smoking in bars and restaurants (with a few exceptions - private parties, patios, separate ventilation systems) will be PROHIBITED.  This one's for you, Gov. Kaine.

And, while NASA's Kepler spacecraft had a successful start to its mission, the Shuttle Discovery is having issues getting off the ground.  There's a leak in one of the hydrogen fuel lines that they just can't get fixed.  Next launch window is tomorrow...after that we're looking at April.  Here's hoping that we don't have to wait. Every delay makes our space program look older.  Where's that shuttle replacement when we need it?   Oh, here it is...just, you know, it isn't built yet, it's British, and it won't be designed for manned missions (at least to start...).  Anyway, this one's for you, Kepler Spacecraft -- I'm following you on twitter:  @NASAKepler

-Kal

This One's For You, Still!

This one's for you, Hugo Chavez: Your speech was interesting, to say the least. If only our President would move forward real initiatives for making America independent of foreign oil, we could care even less what you have to say. Devil indeed.

This one's for you, Sony: Do you think that PS3 price drop to $410 in Japan will help you? Your market is the US! You're already going to get killed by Nintendo in Japan, even it the console price was equal. I hope you fall on your face.

This one's for you, Apple: My new battery works great -- 2 weeks and no problems. Even Deedle liked it when it came in:


-Kal

This One's for You, Again!

This one's for you, Bethesda Pedestrians: Hey, dumbass - yeah you, the one crossing Old Georgetown Road when the sign says don't walk. I don't care if you do that when nobody's around, but when I'm turning the corner from Wisconsin Avenue, don't start running so I have to stop and wait for you in the middle of the intersection!

This one's for you, Ernesto: You may have come ashore in Florida, but go back to Cuba where you belong. Uncle Castro will take good care of you, but we'll let you spend a day or two at Disneyworld so you know how cool the USA is. And quit raining on me.

This one's for you, Tom at MySpace: While the monster you've created is indeed evil, I congratulate you on drawing the ire of tens of millions of whiney people when your site goes down for 10 minutes. Don't you feel good about yourself?

-Kal

This One's For You, Too!

This one's for you, VDOT: Thanks for putting the President in his Place. The HOV halts for no one.

This one's for you, Apple: Thanks for my new iBook battery. But please, don't let it take 4-6 Weeks to get here. I bought a notebook for portability.

This one's for you, SciFi: Thanks for ruining my week. You Suck.

This One's for You!

This one's for you, Bethesda (Wisconsin Ave) Subway workers:

If I wanted my sub toasted, I'd go to Quiznos! When I go to Subway, I want one thing - a nice and cool (or at least room temp) Italian BMT on white bread.

This one's for you, Bethesda drivers:

When I'm waiting for the car in front of you to pass so I can cross the street, I'm going to wait for you too. I've committed to waiting, so you don't need to stop, get all hot and bothered and wave me across. Just drive, I'll wait! I don't trust you crazy Marylanders anyway!

And finally, this one's for you, Mikey:

U.S.S. Google

-Kal