Learn How to Build a Poker Table - Free Plans

The referenced link will provide all the necessary information in order to build your very own poker table, similar to those used in casinos. This will add an extra sense of realism to your homegames.

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RIP Eddie

As I an sitting here listening to the Galaxie Hot Country Channel, I've just been thinking how good things have been lately.

Sure, the job that I thought I had turned out not to be, although I am doing it, somewhat and sort of, except for the next 2 weeks when I am training another new hire class, which I hate doing because it never turns out right and is frustrating and a pain in the ass, with the exception of, well, we'll get to that.

I'd like to continue this rant with, after looking at the last paragraph, I've had too much pepsi and Gilmore Girls today (Almost done the first season ,the second one is next followed by Firefly and Then veronica Mars.

so where was I? Oh yeah, new hire classes. They were a good thing when they got me off the phones, but I'm doing other things now and they are not a challenge. Hell, I get bored telling people how to create a dialer, and ICM and Freedom and everything else. I need new challenges.

Everyone at work is so stressed out and pissed off that people are starting to think about leaving. I was thinking about leaving, but with Sandy now, I can't imagine leaving where I am. It's amazing no matter how bad a day that I've been having, as soon as I see her, it makes everything all better. Yes, those of you that have known me a long time will be happy to know that I am in love, and don't care who knows it.

there I said it :p

New Harry Potter Trailer

Get it Here I cannot wait to see this Movie

I'm turning into willie..I'll see if I can take care of that

Yes, I know it's been a while since I updated. I've been really busy, and this has been the thing that has taken the brunt of it for awhile. Let's see if I can get you caught up.

• I've got a new job. I FINALLY got my promotion to supervisor for the Aliant department at ICT. It's been a long time coming, but I've enjoyed it so far, and it will be nice to get back to it.
• Speaking about that, I am on vacation, 12 days off till the 26th. I don't know what I'll be doing other then the Halifax trip where Carrie and Shawn are going to be heading to the Pearl Jam concert. Tara and I are going down for the trip, going to spending some time at the casino, then the split crow. I'm hoping that I run in to some of the gang from work, as Stewie and Bindy are heading down.
• Poker wise, I've been running a bit of a hot streak. I won the Labor Day tournament at Dooly's in chatham. It was only 18 players, but I'll take all the 1st place finishes I can. Online, I've had a real good run getting my bank roll up to over $170,000. My game is really coming together, although it seems to be better at tournaments rather then home games. I think it's the competitive juices get flowing when I'm not playing against the same people. I love playing in the home games that I do, but the tournaments are where I shine.
• OK, Carrie, here's the story. I can take the "single" checkmark away from my name. I am dating a young lady that I work with. Her name is Sandy and It's been a long time since I've been this happy. It's a little tough right now, as she lives in Doaktown, so the only time that we see each other is at work, but she's moving in to town in the next couple of months, either first of Oct or November. It shouldn't be long after that when we find out if she passes the "Carrie and Tara" test :P It's been a long time since I've found someone who I don't have to be "In character" for, if that makes any sense. Everything is a little brighter right now. OK, I'll stop now.. :D
• I've actually bought CD's lately. As I speak, I'm listening to the new Rob Thomas cd "...Something to be", It's pop rockish, very matchbox20 ish, and I'm enjoying it. Anna Nalick's "Wreck of the Day" gets better every time I listen to it, and Sugarland's "twice the speed of life" has brought me back to some country music.
  
• I'm having mixed feelings about buying the "ECW One Night Stand" DVD. On one hand I am a bit of a compleatist, looking to keep the collection going, but on the other, I've got a live version of the PPV, that is uncensored, with all the real music and chants for the night. I don't know. Willie will be happy to know that I did pick up hitchhikers Guide to the galaxy and WWE Vengeance from his store today, so I've done my part.
• I've ordered a few t-shirts from a place called Jinx A place to pick up stuff for "Hackers, Gamers and Geeks" I just like their stuff, especially this, this and this. I thought this was cool too. Diggnation is a podcast that goes over the biggest stories from Digg.com They always have interesting tech stories and just general stuff. I've put a link to the stories that I've Dugg on the sidebar. Feel free to check it out. I'm also going to place a link to Jinx on the sidebar.

That's about all that's been going on. I hope to update more as we go on. and remember it's hockey season starting this saturday night and Life 101.1 is going to be doing live coverage of Timberwolves games both on their radio station and website. Be sure to check it out by going to the webpage and clicking listen Live. and GO T-Wolves!!

Wrestling Trivia

Ricky Steamboat You scored 92% in wrestlingosity, brother!

Technically one of the greatest performances, ever, just lacking that little something extra to take it into all-time level. This was a mat classic you've put on, and definitely something to take pride in. Pro-wrestling trivia enthusiasts will be studying your work for a while to come.

Duck Hunt + Doom = Duck Doom - Shoot 'em down DOOM style

Weird, stupid and pointless. I love it! Download the FULL GAME at this link.

"An overhaul upgrade to the original Duck Hunt, featuring new difficulty levels, graphics effects, remixed music & enhanced sound, the BFG-9000, and more!"

I love the BFG!!!
Level 13 so far

Willie this one is for you

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Google Talk

So google is taking over the World with a google IM service..I've downloaded it and have it running now...download it and add me at cdlawrence at(NOSPAMPLEASE)gmail.com. just remove the (NOSPAM PLEASE) part. Can't wait to get a few people on this so I can really test it out

Blogger Blogs To Be Banned From Blog Search Engines

This is the one reason I don't like blogger, keep hitting the next blog button and getting "Hotel Rooms in Alberkerkie new Mexico" , Let's put a report blog button on the nav bar

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Furniture Causes FedEx Fits

Wired News: Furniture Causes FedEx Fits

So now after the downloading fits the music and movies, Looks like Fed-ex is part of the next "Fair use" lawsuit

White House "Lost In Space" Scenarios

White House "Lost In Space" Scenarios - August 8, 2005

Found on @.com, it's a copy of the speech that The president would have given if the first moonlanding was a failure. While I'm glad that it was never used, it is a great statement, and I can see it all unfolding on CNN, if CNN had been around in those days.

I know, I know

• I know it's been a while, but Work has been a very busy place lately. Our Head trainer has been moved to ottawa for another client for 8 weeks, which in and of itself is an't bad, but everyone else is on vacation over the past couple of weeks which is the reason I've been pulling a whole bunch of Training and Senior Support hours. It's not too bad as soon as a schedule is figured out. My schedule changed 7 times in 5 minutes earlier today
• Played poker at the tide, the tournament lasted less then an hour, then I sat in a couple of cash games. Both cash games, I got beat by 4 of a kind, Aces and then sevens.
• Went to the KOA campground last friday night, with Carrie, Jess, John, Tara, Dana and the kids, it was a great time with Smores and a campfire. Just a hang out night, something that we needed at the time.
• Another LJ that I read is here. Kyla is someone that I've known a long time and it's an interesting read. Not a tech blog or anything, just a friend blog.
  

Droogle! It's Google for Drunks

A Search Engine for finding the recipes for drinks. Where was this when I was in college...read more to go to the site

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The latest 50 LiveJournal images updated every minute

This site shows the latest 50 images uploaded to LiveJournal, refreshed every minute. Clicking on an image will take you to the original LJ post. Hypnotic, voyeuristic, addictive and occasionally NSFW.

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Slashdot | Canadian Telco Admits to Blocking Union's Website

Slashdot | Canadian Telco Admits to Blocking Union's Website

Two things:

1. Why did Aliant not think of this during the Strike last year?

B. This proves that if they want to, an ISP can block any website that they wish, meaning that they could block access to any site (Kiddie Porn, Warez, Music Downloads) they see fit. hmmm, time to watch the lawsuits fly

Sugar crash

This is a game that I first saw on G4's Attack of the Show. It's another great time killer. Click Read more to actually play the game

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Freeware Linkage

So this was on Digg, and it's from James's @.com blog. It's a list of the best programs that replace others that you actually have to pay for

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Holy Wrestlemania Batman!!

It's as clear as the nose on my face

The WWE is looking to put me into the poor house.

Being released on DVD on November 1st (in the states, meaning probably January here, if only someone I knew had access to a canadian release date datebase...Hint, hint) is a new legends DVD on Jake "The Snake" Roberts as well as a Wrestlemania DVD Boxed set, numbers 1 to 21, as well as Sets 1-5, 6-10, 11-15 and 16-20 at 69.99 a piece (US). On the 15th, it's a 3 DVD set called "Screwed: The Bret Hart Story"

When it comes to the Wrestlemania set, I already have 17-21 on DVD, if I can just pick up 16 somewhere (Ebay here I come) I'd only need 3 of the 4 sets. With the entire set retailing at $299 american, it might be worth my while.

OK, Let's try this again

I started this post a couple of nights ago, but had to stop as it was too fricken hot, but tonight is not too bad.

• I got and finished the new Harry Potter book and all I can say is wow. I'll wait a bit for spoilers and that whole jazz, but everyone should read this book and get into the series. I will say the most dissapointing part of the whole book was the end, when I realized that there is only one left
• I went and played Poker again last night at the Tide, ending up out about an hour and half in. My pocket 10's was no match for Jacks. I ended up up on the night by hitting 7's on one of the machines. About $150 for the night, damn good thing too, as Dad asked to borrow $100 this morning
• I gotta work this weekend, as a Senior Support. It's been a while since I had to work a weekend. It's weird for Friday to be your wednesday.
• As I'm writing this, My launchcast starts playing "What's the Differnence?" from Dr. Dre's "2001" album. and I realized that it's been a while since I listened to that CD. In my opinion, the best Hip Hop/Rap CD ever.
  
• So the Muhammad Hassan thing has ended with UPN telling the WWE that they don't want him on their network. This thing has turned into one overreaction after another. Looks like the character is going to get killed off at the "Great American Bash" this sunday.
  
• One of the big things in the news around here has been the city at first denying access to a "Gospel Concert" by one of the local churches that was supposed to take place at Ritchie Wharf, a local tourist destination. I don't have any problems with people going to play their music, my problem has been with the preaching. If I wanted to hear preaching, I'd go to church more then twice a year.
• More Shitlist Willie!!!!
• Last saturday I ordered 2 sets of 12 decks of Casino cards from the shopping channel. I figured I'd have them by the end of the week. I got an email on thursday, when they left the wearhouse.
• I've been trying to get rid of the toolbar that is at the top of the page, although it dosen't seem to show up in IE. It's almost enough for me to drop the dokoffice.ca.tt address and just go back to the blogspot address. Although I finally got rid of the ad on the side.

• CD Alert: Anna Nalick- Wreck of the Day. Another singer/songwriter album that has caught my attention with Breathe (2 AM), if you like that song, this album is for you.
  

That's it for now......leave a comment here or in the tagboard!!

More Hassan

OK, So since my last post, I've spent a lot of time having a very lively discussion on thesmartmarks.com forums about the Muhammad Hassan character. Now this might get rather lengthy and the non-wrestling fans in the room might want to go for a walk but I'm going to try to make my points.

One of the main things that I've been discussing has been the way that Hassan has been portrayed, the main knock against it being that there was no reason for his Arab heritage to be brought up, with the example of TNA's Sonjay Dutt being used to show that an Arab looking person can be used in wrestling without it becoming an issue. I think that is a case of apple's and oranges

Sonjay is a wrestler who is a member of the TNA X devision, who comes out and does some flips, Don West calls him the “playa from the Himalaya's” then he usually loses to a mid-card heel

Muhammad Hassan is a character who was born and raised in Detroit, who had a fairly normal life up until 9/11. After 9/11, he began to see that he was being treated differently, due to his looks and heritage. This pushed him deeper into his heritage, hence the wearing of the headdress and robes, along with his entrance music. He feels that he has been discriminated against due to people's fears of Arab's , when he was as victimized by 9/11 as much as they were.

See, there is no reason for TNA to bring up Sonjay's heritage, as it's not central to the character, such as it is, that he plays. As a matter of fact, I would be more offended if TNA out of nowhere, said “This is Sonjay Dutt, a great X division wrestler, oh and by the way, he's an Arab.”

I love the character that Hassan plays. I liked it when it came in as it was different from what a lot of people were playing. A character with convictions like he has, there are really good story lines that could last years, if written correctly. The best part of it is that he looks like he really believes what he says.

(For the record...Hassan is played by a Italian-American by the name of Mark Magnus)

Sometimes I don't understand what it is wrestling fans want, The WWE brings in guys that are one dimensional “Hosses” and they complain, so they bring in characters like Eugene (Who I think could be the “Hacksaw” Duggan of the next 10 years) Mordecai (who was another character if brought along correctly, could have had years of shelf life) and Hassan, and it's complain even louder.