BSL

Did you get my message the other day?

Nick

Tell us about your move...

Another hour long video from everyone's favorite economist (or maybe just mine)

Really?

This kid couldn't figure out that this was wrong to do? What about the fact that doing it in the game gets police to chase you?

New Orleans

Off to the Big Easy for Asa's bachelor party.  Should be a great time!

Googe Voice

Got my google voice invite today, am totally stoked. I got the number 48-48-JSAMMY... (484)857-2669.


To give you an idea of what google voice is, here is the default voicemail that you receive when you sign up.





Also, for all you damn text-aholics... I can send and receive texts for free. So please text my google voice number from now on.

Crazy Aussies

Nick, are they related to you?

Website Question?

Hey guys I have a question for you. Irene is looking for a host/site and wanted some suggestions on where it would be best to get it started. Obviously she would prefer a host/site that works well with pictures as she is looking to have a portfolio website. She just did a mini photo shoot with two of her dresses she designed and would like to get them on the web. At first it just needs to be simple something where people can go to see the dresses nothing to complicated. I believe she has registered a domain name already. Not sure if my host/site terminology is correct, but I think you get what I am asking. Anyway any suggestions would be very helpful.

I had no good suggestions as the only website I have made is nickville and well as awesome as it was it was not the most sophisticated.

PS You can thank Rory's for making me take it down, but do not fret I saved most of the good stuff on my computer.

Rory is a beeoooooooootch.

The finished product!

Aside from a few very small finishing touches, the arcade cabinet is finally done. Getting the TV mounted was an absolute pain in the ass, but we got it done. Here's some pics of the final product running a few choice games.

Food Update x2

Let me start right off by saying that I passed on free donuts today. Let me repeat that. Somebody walked into my office, presented me with my choice of donut from a selection of donut wonders. And I said... nay, I shall pass.

Food Log:
6 am: Oatmeal (M)
9 am: Vanilla Shake (M)
12 pm: Chic-fila Salad
3 pm: Chocolate pudding (M)
7 pm: Cinnamon Roll Crunch bar (M)
9 pm: Unknown...

Houston, we have a problem. We actually don't have enough products to last until our order arrives. So we will have to go half time for a bit until then. Poor planning on my part. Oh well, you live, you learn.. and get luvs.

-J

Food Update

So today I faced my first battle with Mr. Will Power... and lost.

We had free pizza at work and you all know my soft spot for free food.

The good part is that I felt like crap the rest of the day so I will probably be more likely to resist next time, the bad part is that my indulgence kicked me out of fat burning and restarted the 3-day counter to get back into fat burning.

Food log:
6 am: Oatmeal (M)
9 am: Premixed Vanilla Shake (M)
11:30 am: Blueberry shake (M)
12 pm: 2 slices of pizza hut pizza (sausage, peppers, onions)
3 pm: Chocolate pudding (M)
6 pm: Parmesan Cheese Puffs (M)
9 pm: Chicken and wild rice soup (M)

As you can see, I tried to anticipate my temptation and pre-load with some proteins a half hour before the pizza. It kind of worked as I used to eat four pieces and today only had two.

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Ole and Drew, when is a good time to call you? I will set up a three way call with each of you and with my mom so that she can explain the program and I can learn from her. I think if you both did it as a competition of sorts, that you would be increasing your likelihood of success.

For those of you who do not need to be on the program as clients, the health coach opportunity is really a great opportunity to earn some extra cash. As an example, my mom has been at it for a few years now and is earning an extra 6k a month and growing. If anyone is interested in this side of the business, I can also set up a three way call. Just let me know.

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Outie until tomorrow,
TheJ

Back on the health wagon

The past three weeks (NYC, Connecticut, Adam's Wedding, Vegas, Phoenix) have put a hurt on my waistline. I probably gained a solid 5 lbs from all of the eating out.

So to get a jump start back on the health wagon, I have started on the Take Shape for Life program. This is the same program that my mom used to lose 60lb in 4 months.

I will try it out for a few weeks. This is a dual-effort. On one hand I will get back down to my fighting weight. On the other hand, I will learn about the program and its products since I intend to become a part-time health coach in the program. My mom has been health coaching for the past few years and is making really good money at it while helping others at the same time.

Today is my second day on the program and so far so good. Will update as progress is made (or not made).

Food journal for today:
6 am: Oatmeal (M)
9 am: Vanilla shake (pre-mixed,M)
10:30 am: Crisps (snack,M)
12 pm: Jimmy John's #1 unwich
3 pm: Crunch bar (M)
6 pm: Strawberry shake (M)
9 pm: Chocolate pudding (*,M)

*- Anticipated
M- Medifast Product

Next to last arcade post!

Remaining tasks:
- Construction of the control panel base.
- Wiring.
- Mount the monitor.
- ...
- Profit!

Weekend in Phoenix

Taking over the world

Link in title. Google is taking over the world!

More pics from the wedding

I think you guys will like the Lebron action shot.

Sammy's Pictures

Wedding Pics

Check my facebook profile for the wedding pics we had,especially the one of us doing the Lebron James shot. This is like right before we did the toss I believe Jenny or Christina has the action shot.

Nick D > Rory

Have fun at the wedding everyone

Wish I could have made it. I expect to see lots of pictures.

Game Over

You have GOT to be kidding me...

What are we, little people? I can't believe this is a real product, and yet I can't stop watching the commercial...

Start Saving for a PC Upgrade!

Diablo III, 2010. Link in title.

Your tax dollars at work.

Link

Very Disturbing

Cleveland Browns receiver Dante Stallworth was sentenced to 30 days in jail and reached a undisclosed financial settlement with the victims family. In case you are wondering why he is going to jail that would be his DUI.....oh did I mention he hit and killed a pedestrian. Now yes the pedestrian was jay walking and it was dark, so I guess that could have posed some issues. However, 30 days for killing somebody!!!! Also, it has to be obvious the victims family had a lot to say with this, as they are not going to file a lawsuit.

Anyway, I wonder if he will be allowed to play this year in the NFL...if he does I hope he wins the Browns a Super bowl!!

XBox

So I just got my xbox all hooked up with the xbox live. Unforunately I only have one game (Left 4 Dead). That being said, what are people's names on live so I can add you as friends? It would be awesome to coop some games. My online name is "donfasoli" so add me.

Google Wave

Check out some highlights from Google's newest product. This could mean some great blog improvements.

Peter Schiff on The Daily Show (06/09)

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Peter Schiff
thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Newt Gingrich Unedited Interview

Asa and Molly's engagement party...

It was a fiesta.  Most of you will recognize all 3 of the amigos/groomsmen.

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel

For those of you on Xbox, I was looking for a new co-op game and was checking out Co-Optimus. Sacred 2: Fallen Angel looked promising (review link in title). 4-player drop-in-drop-out campaign coop. Think Diablo but on the console. Anyone played this yet (was released on PC last year) or would be willing to pick it up if I got it?

Jae, you need to hit up this place

Is it close to you?

Hot Danze Moves

Expect everyone to have this memorized for Adam's wedding

Dance moves that rock! @ Yahoo! Video

Are you serious?!

Here's something you've never seen before (and likely will never see again)... I think the link is in the title.

Hulu Desktop

Those of you who like watching tv on your computers ala Hulu will love the new hulu-desktop application. I just installed it on my mac mini and it is f-in awesome. They have added a menu system that works well with the apple remote and still has all the functionality of the website. Now I just need to figure out how to get it launched from front-row...

So Close...

Sorry Jae, but the arcade will not be ready for you this weekend. The controls just came in today, so here's some pics of everything with my paper mock-up/template, as well as a picture of the original Neo Geo marquee I recently found online (I made the mini-marquees).

I sky dived today

With the stunt coordinator from Lost.  I'll post pics later on, when I feel like taking the time to do that.  We also did some cliff diving today.  Tomorrow is more exploring.  Should be interesting.

How's work everyone?

Authors@Google: Peter Schiff

Warning: Over an hour long, last 20 mins is question and answer...

Point of No Return x 2

Yesterday Christina had 8 inches of hair cut off to be donated to Beautiful Lengths. They make free wigs for adult women with cancer. What do you guys think?

This afternoon I cut a shelf for the control panel into the arcade cabinet, thereby committing to a custom control panel. The controls, marquee, and accessories are currently in the mail. All that's left to do now is build the control panel.

Amazing

I was not able to move for a good 30 min after this happened, simply amazing. Who knows how far the Cavs will go, but this saved this series for them. Best shot I have ever seen.....

Son of a...

Why can't I figure this link this out... I think it's in the title now.

Best Amazon Review Ever

Logan made me realize that this was probably funny enough to post... read the customer reviews (particularly the first one, that's my favorite)!

Aloha

I am off to Hawaii on Sunday for 9 days on Oahu. Fishing, Scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, and hiking are all on the schedule. We are staying on the North Shore. 5 nights here and 4 nights here...for FREE!

I know the J's went to some Hawaiian Island a while back. Which one was that? Anyone else been to Oahu?

Fresh Powder

^^^^

pictures in link

So Today I traveled to Florida Powder coating  company to have my rims sandblasted and powder coated flat black. The Oven runs at 385 degrees and baked these babies for 30 minutes. All together it took 4 hours from start to finish.

New House

Carla and I bought a new house in New Port Richey if you guys ever need a place to stay we got plenty of space.

Happy Mother's Day

Link in title.

Clever

http://producten.hema.nl/ a la Brenda

Best BBQ in NYC

http://www.daisymaysbbq.com/

Any of the NYC folks tried this place??

Jae and I want to go, how close is it to your place Nick?

I'm on a boat man

Control Panel v1

42" x 18", player 3 and 4 at 45 degree angles. Comments, suggestions?

Get Some...

Party City Ad

Nick, is that you?! Como es chico, andale andale!

Condo

Some of you already know this, but yesterday I signed my youth away and now I own a condo in DC. Most interesting part of the day was when I had to review all of my alias and not one of them was Drew Fasoli. Andy Fasoli was on there a few times. So now you are all welcome to visit and there will be a place for you to crash.

Buffett

Here was our tailgate.

Eric, I know you have some good pics too so post them up.

Blast from the Past

Turned on the TV at my office this morning and as I was flipping through the channels, I came across the show "Daria." Alex, does it bring back the shame of Nick making fun of you with that reference? I sure hope it does.

4/20 a little to far perhaps

I doubt it will matter, but honestly how are you going to test positive for Marijuana 1 week before the NFL draft. Just hold off until you get paid!!! Some people do not deserve millions of dollars.

Segway Tour and New Project

We went on a segway tour of Tampa today; not so much for the tour but just so we could ride the segways. Have any of you ever been on one of these things? They're really fun! I was really surprised at how fast they could go, especially off-road. I actually caught a little air when I rode into the lip of the sidewalk from the grass going full speed. If you haven't done it, I would reccommend it just so you can say you've done it. As for the new project...

I told you I'd do it! I'm finally starting the arcade cabinet project and getting a fast start since I found this gutted NeoGeo cabinet in pretty great condition online. After I sand and paint this thing 3 or 4 times and get a really smooth finish I'll post another picture.

Most Aggrivating Day of My Life

Around 2 pm today, Pete Wentz, Ashlee Simpson's babydaddy and all-around douchebag, posted a partial phone number (missing one number) on twitter stating that it belonged to Mark Hoppus of Blink 182. The problem with that is the partial phone number matched my cell phone number and presumably nine other people's numbers. I have since received hundreds of phone calls, at least 500, along with an absurd amount of voicemails and text messages that say "Mark? ;)". When we finally figured out that the source of the phone calls was the twitter post, I immediately signed up and submitted a request to support that the post be removed and Pete Wentz be suspended from the website. I have yet to receive a response from support...

This is pretty sweet

^^Link in title

It's Adams B-day...And Drews!

Hope you had a good one guys.

ps...Facebook told me.

Greatest Par 3, ever

Link in title

Video of Padarig Harrington playing the 19th hole of the Legends Golf Course in South Africa. It is a par 3 at 900 yards. The tee box is more than 1,000 feet above the hole. There is literally tracking software and spotters to tell the golfers where their balls land. It is ridiculous. It is used as a playoff hole at the tournaments held there. If an amateur hits a hole-in-one, they win $1 Million US. I so want to play there.

Happy Birthday Mini Guinea!

Welcome to old age!

This is what I'm talking about

link

This is just a call center, but it'd be great if this movement caught on and some manufacturing jobs came back to this country. I'd like to be able to turn something over in Target and not see it made in China.

This is hilarious

Hmmm, this looks sustainable

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractional-reserve_banking

















Components of US money supply (currency, M1, M2, and M3) since 1959. In January 2007, the amount of central bank money was $750.5 billion while the amount of commercial bank money (in the M2 supply) was $6.33 trillion. M1 is currency plus demand deposits; M2 is M1 plus time deposits, savings deposits, and some money-market funds; and M3 is M2 plus large time deposits and other forms of money.

For those of you who wonder what my company does...

http://www.bradenton.com/business/story/1338033.html

I'll make some corrections on what the reporter messed up:

The reporter was all about organic. We do some but not all. Our focus is on Local.

We are not partnered with the farms, we started and operate them.

I am helping to get the new center for farmers off the ground. Once it is up and running, I will be in charge of assisting farmers with the financial planning and risk management of their farms.

Nick? Is that you?

http://video.yahoo.com/network/100284668?v=4656506&l=4418225

Money as Debt

Tesla's New Sedan Revealed

So true to form, Tesla has used their expensive roadster to pave the way for a slightly less expensive sedan. It looks pretty awesome for a sedan. Unlike the roadster, which was based on the Lotus Elise, the sedan is their own design. Lots of pictures.

If you don't know, Tesla makes all electric cars. They claim a 300 mile range, 0-60 in 5.5 seconds, and a 45 minute "quick charge". Frankly, it is all market speak until the product gets into some real hands.

It's good to see an American company innovating in these hard times. I hope they are successful, it is definitely not an easy industry to break into.

OnLive Game Service

[link in title] A glimpse into the future? Looks pretty cool. Think Netflix Watch Instantly but with video games. This gaming "console" does all the heavy computing on the service's computers and the resulting video is streamed to the small device which connects to the tv.

Games are available instantaneously without anything to download. Multi-player is available in the usual sense but also in the sense that you can "watch" your friend play and record & share "bragging" clips.

No pricing information released yet so it's hard to get too excited, but if the price is right I expect to be supporting this innovation.

Playboy Archive

Playboy has put up 53 back issues of its magazine for free on the web (link in title). Those of you with Microsoft Silverlight can check it out.

Now you can catch up on all your favorites, for the articles of course.

A funny continuation on the Global Warming issue

Click the title.

Love this

Follow this link to a youtube video of Corrine Brown giving a floor speech about UF. I am not saying anything but the school needs to rethink debate, english and public speaking requirements.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N2uQ7Fg_Uk

Alex = Timmy

As requested, here's the video of Alex singing "Timmy & The Lords of the Underworld".

Thank you Nadia...

...for single-handedly bringing the blog posting to its knees. j/k

Let's hear it Noles, I know you are all out there just waiting to say something. Nick, you gonna start the tourney challenge group?

Hey Eric

Put that video of Alex up here so we can all see it.

Adult Slip N Slides?

Hey guys! How's everyone? Well the weather here in Miami is perfect right now and out here we started reminicing about slip n slides (well actually I never used ine as a kid-gasp!) and began to think it might be fun to build an adult slip n slide. I don't know why but I thought some of you might have done this before or would have some good ideas... Anyone?

Adam and Allie's Wedding...

We've been looking into flights, cars, etc. for the trip back East in June.....Has anyone booked anything yet? Which airport is best to fly in/out of? Any help is appreciated....the prices seem pretty reasonable right now so we are hoping to book something soon. See you all then!

Hrmmm

Well the day has finally come that Watchmen is out in theaters. Who is going to see it this weekend??? I already have my tickets for tonight, so I'll send a post with my thoughts. Either way I am excited.

For those of us with dogs...

Sleeping Dog Runs Into Wall

Today's Project

In an attempt to maximize space in the back of the garage for a workbench, I installed some tennis ball parking stops today. I couldn't just attach it to the ceiling and walk into them while I'm working in the garage, so here's the end result.

Is true Rory?

So I was reading this thing on crazy laws. One of them was this:

- In Florida, unmarried women who parachute on Sundays can be jailed.

Is that true Mr. Law man?

Or How about this one?

- In Oklahoma, USA, it is still illegal to make faces at a dog, a crime that could result in a prison sentence.

Happy Birthday Jenny!

We'll be heading to some fancy eats tonight after work.

Chuck Norris has the greatest Poker-Face of all time. He won the 1983 World Series of Poker, despite holding only a Joker, a Get out of Jail Free Monopoly card, a 2 of clubs, 7 of spades and a green #4 card from the game UNO.

Jenny's early birthday present

Ruger SP101

.357, 2 1/4"

We put on an after market grip for a little better feel.

Next comes the CCW class.

An exercise in comedy

1. Go to google
2. Type in "Rory Zinna"
3. Click "I'm Feeling Lucky"
4. Post funny comment

For those of us on Live

link

luckily, i'm not good enough to piss anyone off and am probably safe.

Preach on brother!

Check out the link in the title.

I didn't think they allowed this kind of thinking on CNBC. I wonder how much longer you will be able to say these things out loud in America.

Maybe CNBC is trying to put their best foot forward for the possible upcoming fairness doctrine, a.k.a. a complete collective government shit on the Bill of Rights.

What will they think of next?

So last weekend I went to Washington (state) to visit Allie's brother. I was excited to try all the cool west coast beers that are tough to come by in the NE. I had some cool Rogue brews like the Capt. Sig's Deadliest Ale, which is a tribute to the show on Discovery Deadliest Catch. Also had a very tasty porter called Black Butte from Deschutes brewery. One other that was cool was this unfiltered amber ale called Mac and Jack's African Amber. I realize that Alex may be the only one that cares about this but then I came across the Bud Light in the picture.

Yes, apparently they make a Bud light mixed with delicious tomato based clam juice, with a hint of lime. It is this weird orangey color and has an even weirder after taste. Any of you west coasters come across this stuff? If you do, I would avoid it or try one for curiosity but it is definitely one of the stranger concoctions I have tried.

Back for more...

I'm sure you have heard it already, but GM and Chrysler are back for more.

Here's a money saving idea... GMC = Chevy, why the redundant lines? All I want is the chance to buy a Volt damnit, why does GM have to be such a shitty company. Maybe the Japs will come out with something even cooler.

Too Good

and true.

(click the title)

In a word, Fuck

link

Happy Valentine's Day

I mean Happy free-market-economy-appreciation Day!...
I mean Happy make-your-man-feel-obligated-to-spend-money-on-you Day!...
I mean Happy make-those-of-you-without-significant-others-want-to-jump-in-front-of-traffic Day!...
I mean Happy squeeze-every-last-cent-out-of-those-stupid-customers Day!...
I mean Happy not-being-able-to-do-anything-truly-spontaneous-because-she-will-be-expecting-it Day!...
I mean Happy getting-upset-because-her-girlfriend-got-xyz-and-she-didn't Day!
I mean Happy Valentine's Day

Woodpeckers

Since its been slow around here:

A Mexican woodpecker and a Canadian woodpecker were in Mexico arguing about which place had the toughest trees. The Mexican woodpecker claimed Mexico had a tree that no woodpecker could peck.

The Canadian woodpecker accepted his challenge and promptly pecked a hole in the tree with no problem. The Mexican woodpecker was amazed.

The Canadian woodpecker then challenged the Mexican woodpecker to peck a tree in Canada that was absolutely 'impeckable' (a term frequently used by woodpeckers ). The Mexican woodpecker expressed confidence that he could do it and accepted the challenge.

The two flew to Canada where the Mexican woodpecker successfully pecked the so-called 'impeckable' tree almost without breaking a sweat.

Both woodpeckers were now terribly confused. How is it that the Canadian woodpecker was able to peck the Mexican tree, and the Mexican woodpecker was able to peck the Canadian tree, yet neither was able to peck the tree in their own country?

After much woodpecker pondering, they both came to the same conclusion: 
  
Apparently, your pecker gets harder when you're away from home. 

Good Lord I'm dumb...

Clearly I don't know how to post a link. I think I put it in the title this time.

Good Lord people are dumb...

Seriously?





If I'm this crazy when I'm in my 60's... I think my shelf life should have been 59.

Everyone was thinking it

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

This will help you make your picks

Really?

No one has a comment on the A-Fraud / A-Roid / whatever else they're calling him situation? Opinions about Torre's book? Nothing?

Women Drivers

Leighton emailed this around but I thought it was funny enough to warrant finding it on youtube and sharing with those who didn't get the email.

Cavs/Carolina's

Well tomorrow I am going to MSG to watch my man Lebron put a smack down on the Knicks. After that I will be heading down to the Carolina's for a nice long weekend. Flying into Charlotte then eventually heading down to Charleston, SC. Hopefully I will return with lots of pictures and maybe a good story or two. Have a good week everybody.

Nick > Rory... I mean not like that is a accomplishment really....

Later Nick D

Texting death

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7865114.stm

Summary: Woman grows up as the world's biggest idiot. Texts while driving at 70mph. Runs into stationary vehicle and kills occupant. Gets 21 months in jail and 3 month driving suspension.

They should also take her ovaries so she can't continue this ridiculousness.