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The location, a casino in Fresno, CA.

Life lesson: weed is not currency, yet.

So I finally bought a new iPod. Toby had an extra one lying around that was brand new. I was planning on getting the new iPhone, but AT&T pissed me off (more on that later).

So I’ve got my new touch, set it up on the network, load some music, and then my computer (my dell notebook) dies. So now I have access to the Internet via iTouch only. So far, so good.

I’ve downloaded some apps from the apps store. Including this one that allows me to post to my blog from the touch. I can even write a post and, if I am away from a wifi commection, it will post once I get connected.

Looks like my next purchase will be a new imac instead of a PowerBook.

Great movie. I want to see it again.Great action, good story.

I had the opportunity to see this film at 12:01am Friday morning. I don’t like to see films with other people, especially with block-buster films like this one, but I also didn’t want anyone to slip and revel some spoilers. So I bought my ticket and hoped for the best.

Despite a few Jokers (no pun intended) during the previews, everyone was quiet during the drama, gasping during the gasps, and cheering during those moments that required cheering. I really made the whole experience worth while.

The movie - that is one good movie. I want to see it again, this time in IMAX. But I think I’ll “wait” until Wednesday or Tuesday.

So yeah, I’ve been busy. I left TDP, got a new job, and pretty much stay home and chill out. But what am I doing during the chill. I’m watching HULU. One of my favorite shows (recently added to HULU) is It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Matt, you are going to love this show. Brian, you will really enjoy it too. You need to register to watch the show due to it’s “Mature Content” label, but it is well worth it.

Friday was my las day at TDP. It’s been a great 2+ years, but I feel I have given all I can give. One thing I will miss about TDP are the people. When I started there, we were 16 strong. When I left we were 40+ in the US office. In the beginning, we had to do everything, but for some reason we didn’t mind. I don’t know what happened, but it’s not the same. So like most of my relationships, it is over.

But back to the people. As normal, we had a going away happy hour at The Whaler. Aidan and I were both leaving this week. Aidan may be the best singer in the world. I think we should have a Aidan Vs. Toby karaoke death match.

So it’s my last week here at TDP, let the countdown begin. When I arrived at the office today I noticed a smell that was not me (this time). Sort of a rotten egg smell, the kind that smells like eggs area rotting.

About ten minutes ago, our IT manager came up to tell us that there is a “situation” in the battery room and if the fire alarm were to go off, we need to get the hell out of the building ASAP. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

Now you might be thinking, a battery can destroy a building. Yes and no. A single battery is very harmless. But we are in one of the largest server facilities on the west coast. We have a cluster of about 2000 car batteries located in one room. That’s a lot of acid.

So if you see that a building burned to the ground and your internet service is suddenly very slow, that was my building.

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UPDATE: They evacuated and then shut down the building at 11:15 am and we were sent home. Here is a slideshow of the time between evac and leaving. Enjoy the show and the song.

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend and I wanted to point out two movies you might “enjoy”. These movies will get you thinking about this war we are currently involved in. Please take the time to put these in your netflix queue or you can watch online.

No End in Sight
“The first film of its kind to chronicle the reasons behind Iraq’s descent into guerilla war, warlord rule, criminality and anarchy, NO END IN SIGHT is a jaw-dropping, insider’s tale of wholesale incompetence, recklessness and venality. Based on over 200 hours of footage, the film provides a candid retelling of the events following the fall of Baghdad in 2003…”

Alive Day
“In a war that has left more than 25,000 wounded, ALIVE DAY MEMORIES: HOME FROM IRAQ looks at a new generation of veterans. Executive Producer James Gandolfini interviews ten Soldiers and Marines who reveal their feelings on their future…”