Archives for "April 2009":

Forgive Me, People on April 27, 2009 in Music

Kind of disappointed at myself, but I actually like this song:...

Photo of the Day on April 27, 2009 in Photo of the Day

You know you're living in the Bible Belt when you see folks with their hands clamped onto eachother's sholders while in vocal prayer....

The Puerto Rican "Avenida" on April 27, 2009 in Puerto Rico , Society

Anybody who has lived or extensively traveled Puerto Rico is familiar with urban designs pictured above. Throughout many urbanized areas one can see congested and lengthy Avenues with private parking setbacks  pressed right against the street. Backing up to pull out of a parking spot requires obstructing not only one, but sometimes two lanes. The side lane tends to function...

Photo of the Day on April 26, 2009 in Photo of the Day

A nice red roof I spotted from a random side street....

Mo' Horizons - Sunshine Today on April 26, 2009 in Music

Via Rapidshare....

Photo of the Day on April 25, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Rear end of a local restaurant....

Photo of the Day on April 24, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Grub....

Photo of the Day on April 23, 2009 in Photo of the Day

In Puerto Rico for the weekend. Helping my grandparents squaring away their legal and financial assets (they aren't getting any younger). I'll be running around for the next few days doing errands but hopefully I can enjoy some Saturday and Sunday....

Photo of the Day on April 22, 2009 in Photo of the Day

This famous "Vulcan" statue overlooks Birminham and is a tourist attraction. Only now did I notice that it's butt is bare....

Photo of the Day on April 21, 2009 in Photo of the Day

The Waffle House restaurant pictured in this syrup package looked like the windows were busted out with rocks....

Photo of the Day on April 20, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Guy had a crazy chin....

Photo of the Day on April 19, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Crystal's straw was fastened shut. I thought it was worthy of a shot....

Interesting Article Findings on April 19, 2009 in Society

Forbes article on the economics of underground workers.Fortune article on the true cost of layoffs.Economist article on public service TV channels.Wired article on blog comment control.Wired article on the evolution of office design.Wired article on the proliferation of comedy via internet facilitation.Inc. article on one particular manager's method of distributing pay raises.Economist article on the Asian market practice of giving...

Photo of the Day on April 18, 2009 in Photo of the Day

We spotted this car in the parking lot of a gas station. The license plate said "1 hair"....

Photo of the Day on April 17, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Starch overload. In order to make the best use of leftovers from throughout the week, I decided to eat everything from the fridge that was still edible....

Ley de Ceirre... Again on April 17, 2009 in Economics , Puerto Rico

For quite some time now there has existed the "Closing Law" in Puerto Rico. This law requires many establishments to close their doors on Sunday with the purpose to foment the day as a "family time" and to support small businesses. Some 24 hour businesses such as pharmacies are prohibited from selling certain items during this time due to the...

The Never Ending Story on April 17, 2009 in Economics , Puerto Rico

In recent months, Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño has outlined his plans to lay off 30,000 public employees. This has caused a storm of resistance among unions, opposition political parties, and obviously public employees themselves. Labor leaders have decided to take the case to federal court in hopes to halt Fortuño's layoff plans.Back in 2000 the number of public employees...

Photo of the Day on April 16, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Was doing some crate digging and found this. Hmm....

Photo of the Day on April 15, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Inside of the Medical Forum (or adjacent hotel?) in Birmingham, Alabama....

Photo of the Day on April 14, 2009 in Photo of the Day

A little old man that had fallen down in the parkinglot of a Salvation Army. Nobody seemed to want to help him up, which upset me. I held my hand out to try to help him up, but he was delirious and apparently drunk. A few seconds later an ambulance pulled up. "He's a regular" said one of the paramedics....

Photo of the Day on April 13, 2009 in Photo of the Day

My attempt at making arepas. I just can't seem to find a way to assure that their center is as toasty as the exterior. Then again, I can't remember if it's supposed to be like that....

Literal Translations of Puerto Rican Slang on April 12, 2009 in Humor , Puerto Rico

From a Dad forward:1. Forget about the fishes of color / Olvídate de los peces de color2. I don't care a whistle / Me importa un pito.3. I shit on the tomato's mother / Me cago en la madre de los tomates4. I care three cucumbers / Me importa tres pepinos.5. At the miles of "Chaflan" / A las millas...

Photo of the Day on April 12, 2009 in Humor , Photo of the Day

Tip....

Photo of the Day on April 11, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Had Jacob and his family over for dinner tonight....

Photo of the Day on April 10, 2009 in Photo of the Day

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Trip to the Rodeo on April 9, 2009 in Photos

I've never been to a rodeo. Nor did I ever think I would be going to one. It wasn't until I saw an ad in the local paper for one that I decided to rally Crystal for a fun evening in mid-eastern Alabama. Here is the photo journey:The drive there was lovely. Lots of big farm houses. ...and cows. "KRS-ONE...

Mix by Me Vol. 24 on April 9, 2009 in Music

Enjoy:Dinho Nascimento - Berimbau BluesMadlib - Keeper of My SoulToquino, Vincius & Maria Crueza - Canto de OsanhaFranz Ferdinand - Dream AgainGeneral Elektriks - Bloodshot EyesApril Stevens - Baby WeemusGerry Milligan & Chet Baker - Festive MinorNoriel Vilela - ToneladasDiplo - Prelude to HappeningMadlib - The ForestDynamic Syncopation - Bahian B BoyEddie Harris - Lovely is TodayDiplo - Knock Me...

Photo of the Day on April 9, 2009 in Photos

I found this burnt-down home within a subdivision riddled with foreclosures. I couldn't stop thinking about how it might have been intentional....

Photo of the Day on April 8, 2009 in Photo of the Day

I have this terrible habbit of putting all of my pens in my pocket and/or behind the ear only to forget that I have a pen on hand. Sometimes I don't notice until I try to squeeze a second pen behind my ear. At least in this particular interest it works out for me: blue pen, black pen, highlighter, and...

Photo of the Day on April 7, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Some nice flowers/weeds off the side of the road. You forget how lively spring is after living in an island with a single tropical season all year long....

Photo of the Day on April 6, 2009 in Photo of the Day

You will see all kinds of Auburn vs Alabama (and sometimes vs "Dawgs") propaganda all throughout bathroom stalls and alley walls....

Photo of the Day on April 5, 2009 in Photo of the Day

Yes! Garage sale turn table for $10. Works like a charm!...

Photo of the Day on April 4, 2009 in Humor , Photo of the Day

I slipped a $2 price tag on Crystal's butt while in the line at a Columbus pizzaria....

Samples for Sale on April 4, 2009 in Music

Check out my latest e-bay experimentation here....

Photo of the Day on April 3, 2009 in Photo of the Day

This is one of the things I missed most about the south....

The Drug "Problem" on April 3, 2009 in Society

Drugs. Particularly heroine and crack. Whether you are pro- or anti-legalization, we all admit that in one way or another the whole shebang is a "problem". Crack heads on streets, drug dealers shooting it out in play grounds, heroine needles thrown around play grounds, beggars; whether you sympathize or demonize these folks, there are plenty of innocent bystanders and families...

Photo of the Day on April 2, 2009 in Photo of the Day

The old autotorium of a local historic district school....

Photo of the Day on April 1, 2009 in Puerto Rico

I always feel like... somebody's watching me. (And I got no privacy. Whohhhohh)...