Someone with a lot of time on their hands, as well as some mad clip-editing skills has put together a Barack-Roll video, overtop the normal Rick-Roll music ... and they did a quality job.
Following the creation of the above video, it was later spliced into video from the RNC tape of McCain's speech, making it appear that McCain got Barack-Rolled (see below)
Multiple monitor support is available in Remote Desktop as long as the monitors are the same resolution and aligned side-by-side.
Another method involves already having an .rdp file saved to connect to another machine. Create a shortcut with the following command properties:
mstsc.exe ShortcutToMyComputer.rdp /span
(change the info to point to the proper rdp file)
Note: If you are using a computer with multiple monitors, you can drag the width of the RDP session across the width of both monitors, so that you actually make full use of the span command. If not, you will just have to scroll left/right to see everything.
Appropriate disclaimers:
Toilet Paper Game
Perhaps one of the most recognized athletic traditions at JBU is the annual Toilet Paper Game. At the first home men’s basketball game each season, on the first FIELD GOAL by JBU, toilet paper is tossed onto the floor by fans. (see accompanying video) This is an exciting event and draws many fans and brings on the first technical foul of the year.
Other videos of the tradition can be seen here (YouTube) or here (JBU - wmv file)
Sarah is now at John Brown University (wikipedia entry) in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. As such, she is a Golden Eagle and that automatically makes me a Golden Eagle fan.
Being the techno-geek I am, I had to make an appropriate wallpaper for my Nokia 6555 cell phone. The 6555 is a clam-shell (flip) phone, so there is both an internal and external screen. Since the internal screen is cluttered with short-cut icons, calendar entries, inspirational notes, etc ... I decided to make the wallpaper for the 128x160 pixel external screen.
The image to the right is a mock-up of the wallpaper as it is displayed on my phone, with the signal strength, battery level, AT&T carrier info and date/time displayed on the screen.
Other JBU Golden Eagle fans:
If you stumbled across my blog while searching for a cell phone wallpaper, you can download the actual wallpaper image I am using here.
Go Golden Eagles!
Note: These logos are registered trademarks of John Brown University and are used with permission.
Alternate title: I don't want tomorrow to get here!
Tomorrow is the last time we will drive to Sarah's college as four, but return as three ... and I am not looking forward to it.
All the girls (Renee, Sarah and Hope) have been sad for the last couple of weeks as moving plans have been being finalized, but I have tried to maintain a firm facade. But with it being approx 24 hours until we start the drive, it is very hard for me to keep my composure. Today is going to be a LONG day!
I found my own personal method for setting up the majority of the entries on my cell phone speed-dial:
1 - Voice Mail (set by manufacturer)
2 (abc) - Renee (wife - #1 was taken by v-mail)
3 (def) - Henry
4 (ghi) - Home
5 (jkl) - Joe (buddy)
6 (mno) - Mom
7 (pqrs) - Sarah
8 (tuv) - Todd (buddy)
9 (wxyz) - GOOG-411
My method (except for 1,2,3 & 9) is to tie one of the letters from each button to the first letter of the person it is assigned to. I would have put Renee on #1 (since she is my #1), but that was taken by v-mail, so she got #2. If you know Henry, you would know why he doesn't fit into any normal mold, so he got #3.
If you don't know about Goog411, you need to learn about it! Calling information (411) from a cell phone normally costs well over a dollar a call. How would you like a free option (except cell time use) that can:
- automatically connect you to the number you are looking for
- send you a text message with business name, phone number, address and map link
- doesn't play about 30-45 seconds of advertising to 'pay' for itself
For more information, via the GOOG-411 homepage or watch the video below:
I use the TEXT MESSAGE option just about every time I call, so I will have the phone number I am looking for at a later time. After Goog411 acknowledges it sent a text message, it then connects you with the number.
I believe the old saying of When in Rome, do as the Romans doesn't apply to making "Chinese eyes" when in China. That is exactly what Spain's Olympic basketball team is doing below during a photo-shoot for some courier company.
The sad part of the story: This is the image that was used in the sports daily Marca, Spain's best-selling newspaper.
... and I know for a fact that 50% of that statement is correct.
With the recent resignation of the IDCP (ID Card Production) supervisor, I have been tasked to provide the day-to-day supervision of that office along with all of the other duties I have. Between that and a couple sets of days of annual leave for family time before Sarah leaves for college, I just haven't really had time to blog.
And now with the Olympics starting, there is another great blog-blocker!
As Lt Gen Douglas MacArthur stated in 1942: I Shall Return!
"I heard Mr Booth open the door and tried to warn Abe, but it was just too late" advised eye-witness Ron King to the Metropolitan Police Force.
Actually, this was taken at Madame Tussauds, Washington D.C. the first evening we got into town. This was the first 'wax museum' I had ever visited where the guests were encouraged to act as part of the scene.
From their web site:
Have you ever wanted to kiss George W. Bush? Give Hillary Clinton a big ole hug? Or simply see if you were taller than George Washington? Well now there's a place in Washington D.C. where you can do it all - Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. The premier wax attraction gives visitors an interactive, full-sensory experience; they will be able to touch, see and hear major historical events and celebrities in a way unlike any other Washington D.C. attraction. Located within walking distance of the National Mall and the White House, the attraction is located in the historic Woodies building with the entrance on the corner of 10th and F Streets.
| Wednesday morning while at work, I was trying to hurry around to complete the monthly back-up/recovery test for our Document Imaging server. I came in early, since one the admins I needed to work with was leaving his office just prior to 9am for a training session. When I got in at 7am, I started to complete all my tasks (deleted stuff) so that I could go down to the basement around 8:20 to meet with the various server admins for them to complete the recovery. |
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Sometime around 8:15-8:20 I headed to the basement, taking the stairs as I normally do. The stairs case is about 12-14 steps down to a landing, then make a u-turn to get to another 12-14 steps to complete one floor's descent. First set of stairs went fine, but the second half was a different matter that day. The last thing I remember is dragging my right (prosthetic) side heel on one of the top steps. I don't drag a heel on steps all the time, but it does happen occasionally. Normally I just grab the handrail, recover my balance and continue down the stairs. For some reason, this wasn't a normal day. The last thing I remember is missing the handrail and falling.
The following information has been told to me by co-workers:
Shortly before 9:00am someone entered the stairwell and found me laying at the bottom of the stairs face down. It looked like I had slid down the last few stairs, as my head and body were on the floor and my legs still up on the stairs (back bowed in half). I was unconscious but breathing. 911 was called and an ambulance requested. At some point in time, the EMTs rolled me over and put on a cervical collar (which I believe was about 2 sizes to small). One failed attempt at an IV was started in my right arm (pretty bruise shows exactly where they missed the vein).
The first thing I remember is a sharp needle poke to my left arm (successful IV started) and someone rubbing their knuckle in my sternum looking for a stimulus response (reaction to pain) while calling my name. As I was starting to come around, I was being packaged up on a back board and taken to the ambulance (the experience of going up the elevator is a blog post within itself).
Long story short (for the rest of the incident): Numerous x-rays and cat scan showed no broken bones. The ER doc advised I would get much more sore prior to getting better and he wasn't kidding. The next day it felt like I had been run over by a semi, then they backed up to see what they hit (rolling over me again) and then drove away (over me a third time). Being that Renee and the girls were still out of town (in Columbus Ohio seeing friends), my mom came up to take care of me. (we returned to Norman, since she was having work done at her place)
I need to see a chiropractor because I feel like a human question mark, and I may need to see someone about my left elbow as it has a real nice bruise and is extremely sore to the touch. However, considering the fact I took a header down a long flight of stairs and was found unconscious after an unknown length of time, I think I am a very lucky individual!
18 years ago today I became a daddy. This happens to be the first birthday I haven't spend the day with her, but she is on a trip with her mom and sister. She didn't know until today that the trip included a detour to Niagara Falls today!
Today's birthday dinner will be enjoyed at the Top of the Falls Restaurant.
Note to Sarah: LOVE YA!
First off, I don't want to imply that being a police officer during the first 'season' of my marriage with Renee resulted in any negative or relationship-ruining circumstances. But, working odd hours, arriving home with tons of adrenaline still pumping through my veins and several other factors did provide some stressful moments.
While searching for new study materials for our evening time together, Renee ran across this study at FamilyLife.com:
Link: Protecting Your First Responder Marriage
DESCRIPTION:
Having a strong, healthy marriage isn't always easy. For police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, it can be grueling. Making the shift from "society guardian" to "family member" can be particularly demanding. FamilyLife understands the rigorous demands that are placed on first responder marriages, and has addressed them in this small group study.
You'll cover topics such as...
--The unique challenges faced in "first responder" marriages.
And, as an added bonus, it was written by Chuck Douglas, a retired Oklahoma City police officer! I have no affiliations with FamilyLife, so I am not getting any kickbacks, free products, etc for writing this post (However, if FamilyLife or Mr. Douglas stumbles across this post and wants to send me something, that is up to them :-)
While I am on the subject of couples, how about a video from Dennis Rainey, the president of FamilyLife, explaining how couples that pray together every day have stronger relationships and families.:
Video: Why Couples Should Pray Together
(It can be viewed on GodTube, if you have trouble viewing this embedded video)
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If you will remember back a few years, I shared how I had bought a new rider mower on eBay:
Considering how busy I am, I needed to find a way to complete the yard work quicker. This would allow me some additional quality time with my family. As such, I decided to upgrade to a new power mower:
Up until a few days ago, my neighbors never asked to borrow my mower .... now they seem to line up at my door asking to use it. Go figure!!!
As a person whose history includes 13 surgical procedures within a 2.5 year window, the below video/song really 'tickled my funny bone"
Enjoy:
AMATEUR TRANSPLANTS: Anesthetists Hymn
Link to video on YouTube, if it doesn't display above
It has been a long week and a half. Scott's body arrived Wednesday morning, was available for viewing Thursday and the funeral was Friday.
I was going to put together a post or two to share about the funeral and grave-side services, but a local LEO's wife did too good of a job not to link to (the posts include a huge amount of pictures):
Part 1: The Memorial Service
Part 2: The Procession
Part 3: The Final Resting Place
Part 4: Celebrating the Other Hero
(Thanks 5150wife!)
One thing I would like to add for Part 2 (The Procession):
The distance from the church to the cemetery is just over five (5) miles, and while there were crowds and crowds of people within the main area of town, there wasn't more than 100 feet between people on the outskirts of town, where they had to purposely drive to get there! The outpouring of people to show support for to the family was awe inspiring!
Local newspaper report on his death: Stw NewsPress
Blog post by his father-in-law: Old Sgt's Out "Post"
AP report, includes some extra info: KSWO 7news
Living his dream in Uganda: Stw NewsPress
The image to the left was taken during his time in Uganda.
I just can't quit hearing Tim McGraw's
"If You're Reading This" song
video here
With great sadness I use this blog to report the loss of another great man, one I greatly respected and had the honor of calling a friend: Major Scott Hagerty, US Army.
I received a call late last night advising me that Scott was kill in Afghanistan (no further details currently available). I have had the privilege of knowing Scott for about four years. During those years, he has been deployed to Iraq, Africa and Afghanistan.
Besides being missed by family and friends, he will also be missed by his fellow soldiers as well as those in the areas he has been deployed. Let me explain why:
Scott wasn't a front line 'grunt' that went around with firearms like is always shown in the media. While in Africa, he was the commander of Civil Affairs Team 412, a team whose mission included coordination with Ugandan leaders and the Uganda People’s Defense Force military to help carry out the government’s plan for recovery, development and peace. This initiative resettled displaced persons into villages where infrastructures have been restored. While there, civil affairs team members repaired 63 wells in Lira and Pader districts at a cost of $120,000, positively affecting 250,000 villagers.
But Scott did more than the official work reported in this "Defend America" article. In his 'personal time', he adopted an orphanage. Mind you, not a single orphan, but an entire orphanage! While in Africa, his communications with home didn't include requests for personal comfort items, but instead listed items for a poorly supplied orphanage in his area. Our church had the honor of sending box after box of supplies so that Scott could share a some of our country's "wealth" with those who needed it. Scott wasn't big on asking for himself, but he was huge on helping others. For this reason, Scott will be missed by even those he was sent to protect/serve.
The only comfort during this time is knowing that Scott is currently basking in the glory of his personal Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. One day many of his family and friends will be there with Scott. It is my hope that you (yes, you ... the one currently reading this blog entry) will be there with us as well. If you have questions, email me!
From the article linked above
Capt. Scott Hagerty, Civil Affairs Team 412 commander, mingles with local villagers after the Acholpii Lapono PS well dedication in Uganda recently.
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Evelyn Rodriguez
