How did they know?

So I rarely pay any attention to facebook ads, but I've had one pop up a number of times that not only piques my interest, but takes every fiber of my being to not fall into the trap.

Yes that's right, Bret the Hitman Hart glasses of my very own.  Sometimes Facebook knows you pretty well...I don't even watch wrestling, haven't in years, but somehow Facebook has been able to figure out that by tapping into my 10 year old mind and desires they can almost (and by the skin of my teeth almost) get me to purchase some shiney wrap around glasses that a old WWF wrestler used to wear. It's creepy odd too because I don't watch "professional" wrestling at all anymore and haven't for years and years. But somehow facebook is tapped into my soul

I've seen the ad about 5 times, and I've gone as far to see what they would cost (like $20 for 3 pairs...which seems pretty reasonable...).  I've even added them to my cart once but didn't finalize the purchase. It takes all of my willpower to not buy these stupid glasses.  Why can't Pintrest teach girls to do useful things like make sunglasses from some obscure wrestling reference for their boyfriends.

I feel so safe

So at work all day we've been getting these loud security pop-ups telling us about an emergency at another base near ours. On the bottom of the notification, which blinks and causes a siren sound to happen, there is a think that you have to click to acknowledge and then another link to click for more information.  Clicking the link for more information causes a website to pop up that doesn't get past our internet security program.  So to put that in context, an urgent security problem is happening, and we can't get to the information provided by the local base security because our internet security doesn't allow us to visit the security office web-page for possible life saving information.  In the meantime every 20 seconds someone else gets another loud security alarm on someone's computer nearby telling us there is a dangerous thing going on that we can't find out about.  Good times,

Sequestration and the Continuing Resolution

Look, if I see one more ignorant comment on the subject people are going to get hurt. I understand some of you may not like the federal government and are ok with it getting cut, I understand some people are not for these things, I don't care either way.  But what the Department of Defense has been told, is that these cuts mean the following things to their civilian employees:

1) If they stand, they will be forcing us to stop working one day a week for 22 weeks which effectively cuts my (and other DoD workers) salary by about 20% for those 11 odd pay periods. That ends up being about 10% of my yearly salary. Not 2%, it will be about 20% a paycheck. Kindly take 20% out of your paycheck for 22 weeks and let me know if you are ok with it.

2) DoD employees will be receiving less benefits and less time off. We don't get accrued leave or other benefits during the ~44 days we're not working. It's like free vacation except I don't get paid or get any benefits on those days off.

3) There is no new hiring so you can't replace people who retire or move or anything.  So it's kinda restricting for those people with career goals.

Anyway, hopefully it will all get settled, if not then I'm going to be poorer for the experience.

Christmas Quiz

Via my co-worker from this website: http://xmasfun.com/ChristmasSongTrivia.aspx

1.      How many  times does  Santa check his list?

2.      The Grinch is as cuddly as a______?

3.      Good tidings to you and all of your what?

4.      What does Alvin want for Christmas in The Chipmunk Song?

5.      On the eleventh day of Christmas, what did my true love send to me?

6.      What do Janice and Jen want for Christmas in the Song It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas?

7.      In the movie "Miracle on 34th Street", a man is on trial for claiming to be Santa Claus. What convinces the judge to rule in the man's favor?

8.      How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?

9.      What is the name of Tiny Tim's father in the story, "A Christmas Carol"?

10.  The name of Scrooge's deceased business partner in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol was?

11.  In The Polar Express movie, what word does the conductor punch into the ticket of "the young man with all the questions"?

12.  What is the name of the rabbit in the magic hat in Frosty the Snowman?

13.  Who narrated the original 1966 TV show How The Grinch Stole Christmas?

14.  What was Dr. Seuss' real name?

15.  Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings." (Name the Movie)

16.  It's a one year membership to the Jelly of the Month Club."(Name the Movie)

17.  "Uh, since the United States Government declares this man to be Santa Claus, this court will not dispute it. Case dismissed." (Name the Movie)

18.  "Bless this highly nutritious microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner and the people who sold it on sale. Amen." (Name the Movie)

19.  He never got his picture on bubble gum cards, did he? Have you ever seen his picture on a bubble gum card? Hmmm? How can you say someone is great who's never had his picture on bubble gum cards?"(Name the Movie)

20.  What did Frosty The Snowman have for a nose?

Answers (Scroll Over to read)

1.      Twice

2.      Cactus

3.      Kin

4.      Hula Hoop

5.      Eleven Pipers Piping

6.      Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk

7.      US Postal Service delivers mail to him

8.      364

9.      Bob Crachit

10.  Jacob Marley

11.  Believe

12.  Hocus Pocus

13.  Boris Karloff

14.  Theodor Geisel

15.  It’s a Wonderful Life

16.  National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

17.  Miracle on 34^th St.

18.  Home Alone

19.  Charlie Brown Christmas

20.  Button

You know those caution signs?

The ones they put up to make you aware the floor is wet or there are construction  workers nearby? Well I was paying so much attention that I walked into the sign and knocked it over on accident.  That's how cautious I was being, I kicked over a caution sign...maybe it wasn't bright and yellow enough or maybe I was busy protecting stuff.  But I punted that caution sign pretty hard.

Food Quiz I got 14 and the bonus right

 1.  Customarily, what type of sauce is often served with roast beef?

a. Cranberry

b. BBQ

c. Horseradish

d. Tomato

2.   For 177 years, until 1936, Guinness brewed all of its stout in what city?

a. London

b. Glasgow

c. Dublin

d. Belfast

3.   Which of these is a monstrous Mesopotamian dragon, rather than a type of cheese?

a. Gorgonzola

b. Asiago

c. Tiamat

d. Havarti

4.   This seed not only gives us linen, but when we eat it, it reduces our cholesterol and helps prevent heart disease. What seed is this?

a. Bran

b. Flax

c. Cotton

d. Silk

5.   From the Russian word for "self-brewer", a samovar is typically used for what item?

a. Tea

b. Vodka

c. Caviar

d. Salad

6.  Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon, what red wine gets its name from the French word for a little blackbird?

a. Zinfandel

b. Bordeaux

c. Merlot

d. Chianti

7.   This fruit was once called a raisin, which explains why Christmas pudding is named for it, even though you don't use it to make Christmas pudding. What fruit is this?

a. Peach

b. Pear

c. Plum

d. Pomegranate

8.   In Chinese cuisine, what is "fragrant meat"?

a. Rotting fish

b. Animal guts

c. Dog meat

d. Tofu and peanuts

9.   In a kitchen, what are you doing if you are attempting a bricolage?

a. Mixing whatever you happen to have

b. Cooking with skimmed milk

c. Fixing your appliances by yourself

d. Setting your food on fire

10.   Abalone, hedgehog, lobster and oyster may be tasty animals, but they are also all types of what food?

a. Cheeses

b. Mushrooms

c. Cherries

d. Apples

11.   A white Russian cocktail consists of coffee liqueurs, vodka and which of the following?

a. Milk or Cream

b. Coke

c. Ginger Ale

d. Coffee

12.   Traditionally, caviar is obtained from what fish?

a. Perch

b. Sturgeon

c. Bass

d. Shark

13.   What type of food is Port Salut?

a. A Fish Dish

b. A Cheese

c. A Beef Dish

d. A Rich Dessert

14.   Hollandaise sauce is made from butter, vinegar, seasonings and what other ingredient?

a. Milk

b. Sour Cream

c. Egg Yolks

d. Cheese

15.   What cocktail is a mixture of rum, coconut milk and pineapple?

a. Pina Colada

b. White Lady

c. Singapore Sling

d. Caesar

Bonus Question:

What is Kopi Luwak made of?

 A. Gourmet Coffee made from the excrements of an Indonesian cat like creature

 B. Fresh raw heart of an Icelandic Sea Bird

 C. A bottle of rice wine made with a venomous snake inside

 D. A boiled fertilized chicken or duck egg

 E. Fried Tarantulas from Cambodia

Scroll over for answers:

1. C

2. C

3. C

4. B

5. A

6. C

7. C

8. C

9. A

10. B

11. A

12. B

13. B

14. C

15. A

Bonus Answer:

A

Impossible TV Show Theme Lyrics Quiz

I got 6/16, I’ve never seen some of the answers….Provided are the 1st lines to a variety of TV theme songs. . . .Name that tune!

1.       When I wake up in the morning and the alarm is out of order I don’t think I’ll ever make it on time

2.       Makin your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got

3.       Show me that smile again, don't waste another minute on your cryin'

4.       Tell me why, I love you like I do, Tell me who can stop my heart as much as you

5.       Boy the way Glen Miller played, Songs that made the hit parade

6.       Streaks on the China, never mattered before, who cares.

7.       Now, the world don't move to the beat of just one drum

8.       I bet we been together for a million years,  And I bet we'll be together for a million more.

9.       Look at what's happened to me, I can't believe it myself.

10.   They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky

11.   Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed

12.   Thank you for being a friend

13.   Well we're movin on up, To the east side.

14.   Come and knock on our door

15.   Baby, if you've ever wondered, Wondered whatever became of me,

16.   One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Scroll over the answers to see:

1. Saved by the Bell

2. Cheers

3. Growing Pains

4. mad about you

5. All in the Family

6.  Mr. Belvedere

7.  Different Strokes

8.  Family Ties

9.  Greatest American Hero

10. The Adams Family

11. The Beverly Hillbillies

12. Golden Girls

13. The Jeffersons

14. Three's Company

15.  WKRP In Cincinnati

16. Laverne & Shirley