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08-29-2006 07:04 AM
IS SOOOOOO NEGLECTED.!["Crying"]()
Well. At the rate things have been going with Zoints (read: hectic!) I can either neglect Zoints or my little monkey. And I figure he cries a LOT louder than a blog ever could....LOL.
Okay so yeah, this was the lamest blog entry ever. I really just wanted to play with the new wysiwyg editor - after all, it's my baby's namesake!["Winking"]()
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IS SOOOOOO NEGLECTED.
Well. At the rate things have been going with Zoints (read: hectic!) I can either neglect Zoints or my little monkey. And I figure he cries a LOT louder than a blog ever could....LOL.
Okay so yeah, this was the lamest blog entry ever. I really just wanted to play with the new wysiwyg editor - after all, it's my baby's namesake
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07-20-2006 07:24 AM
Okay so obviously it isn't like I really need incentive to use Zoints for all of my social networking needs. This is my baby. Most of my best friends are here. And obviously, it's my livelihood and dream. BUT....I still have a MySpace account that I check from time to time, because several of my good friends have not yet made the transition, and I need to have a medium to use for coaxing them.
I log in a few times a week. I don't deliberately click ads. I don't do much of anything aside from reading my comments and messages.
SO imagine my surprise this morning when I did a virus scan (because system was running like crap) and discovered a Trojan Horse. Fast forward to now, about 12 hours later, and I am finally back up and running. My system was hosed. I had to have a geek friend (
friggy!) totally fix it to ensure that I'm protected. It's comforting to hear that I wasn't alone, but there is no excuse.
All of that said, let me ask you to ponder something.....
Zoints does not have hundreds of millions of dollars. Yet we do everything in our power to ensure that our users are protected. Our users, and our customer service, are our # 1 priority. That will never change. I don't care what ANYONE says...profitability and any other kind of success in business cannot be sustained if you don't keep people happy! You have to care, plain and simple. If you read my blog entry months ago, you'll see that I'm repeating myself a bit...but dammit, it's important so I'll repeat myself until I'm blue in the face!
News Corp does have millions of dollars. And they spend it on what? Protecting users? Making sure users are happy? Keeping users as the #1 priority? It would appear not. If you read the recent article in Wired magazine, you'll see that it focuses on discussions of profitability...not on innovation. Sure, they're planning a drag-and-drop interface and RSS feeds. Groovy. Okay, so what are you doing to ensure that your users are happy and protected from system-crippling viruses? How about some security measures, gentlemen?
So what does all of this rambling lead me to conclude? I assure you that I did not just write this solely for catharsis purposes, although I must admit it is helping to assuage my anger.
Basically, I have a new answer when people ask me the inevitable question: "Is Zoints like MySpace?" I used to say something like, "In some ways, yes...but we target a different market...blah blah blah...."
My revised response? "Not at all...."
Okay so obviously it isn't like I really need incentive to use Zoints for all of my social networking needs. This is my baby. Most of my best friends are here. And obviously, it's my livelihood and dream. BUT....I still have a MySpace account that I check from time to time, because several of my good friends have not yet made the transition, and I need to have a medium to use for coaxing them.
I log in a few times a week. I don't deliberately click ads. I don't do much of anything aside from reading my comments and messages.
SO imagine my surprise this morning when I did a virus scan (because system was running like crap) and discovered a Trojan Horse. Fast forward to now, about 12 hours later, and I am finally back up and running. My system was hosed. I had to have a geek friend (
friggy!) totally fix it to ensure that I'm protected. It's comforting to hear that I wasn't alone, but there is no excuse.All of that said, let me ask you to ponder something.....
Zoints does not have hundreds of millions of dollars. Yet we do everything in our power to ensure that our users are protected. Our users, and our customer service, are our # 1 priority. That will never change. I don't care what ANYONE says...profitability and any other kind of success in business cannot be sustained if you don't keep people happy! You have to care, plain and simple. If you read my blog entry months ago, you'll see that I'm repeating myself a bit...but dammit, it's important so I'll repeat myself until I'm blue in the face!
News Corp does have millions of dollars. And they spend it on what? Protecting users? Making sure users are happy? Keeping users as the #1 priority? It would appear not. If you read the recent article in Wired magazine, you'll see that it focuses on discussions of profitability...not on innovation. Sure, they're planning a drag-and-drop interface and RSS feeds. Groovy. Okay, so what are you doing to ensure that your users are happy and protected from system-crippling viruses? How about some security measures, gentlemen?
So what does all of this rambling lead me to conclude? I assure you that I did not just write this solely for catharsis purposes, although I must admit it is helping to assuage my anger.
Basically, I have a new answer when people ask me the inevitable question: "Is Zoints like MySpace?" I used to say something like, "In some ways, yes...but we target a different market...blah blah blah...."My revised response? "Not at all...."
07-09-2006 04:20 AM
My girlfriend emailed this to me. I certainly laughed
Manisms
1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.
2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances:
(a) When a heroic dog dies to save its master.
(b) The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse.
(c) After wrecking your boss's car.
(d) One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into "The Crying Game".
(e) When she is using her teeth.
3: Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed and eaten by his buddies.
4: Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within 12 hours.
5: If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever unless you actually marry her.
6: Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy's fridge is forbidden. However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable.
7: No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your buddy's birthday is strictly optional. At that point, you must celebrate at a strip bar of the birthday boy's choice.
8: On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest.
9: When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who's playing.
10: You may flatulate in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she's officially your girlfriend.
11: It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you're sunning on a tropical beach... and it's delivered by a topless model and only when it's free.
12: Only in situations of moral and/or physical peril are you allowed to kick another guy in the nuts.
13: Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.
14: Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.
15: If a man's fly is down, that's his problem, you didn't see anything.
16: Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers.
17: A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight.
18: Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of pizza, but not both, that's just greedy.
19: If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you'd better be talking about his choice of beer.
20: Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a friend of yours, except if she's withholding sex pending your response.
21: Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting weights:
a) Yeah, Baby, Push it!
b) C'mon, give me one more! Harder!
c) Another set and we can hit the showers!
22: Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing: i.e., both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need.
23: Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stopwatch by the phone. Hang up if necessary.
24: The morning after you and a girl who was formerly "just a friend" have carnal, drunken monkey sex, the fact that you're feeling weird and guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the discussion occurs about what a big mistake it was.
25: It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for her to drive yours.
26: Thou shalt not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green, orange or sky blue.
27: The girl who replies to the question "What do you want for Christmas?" with "If you loved me, you'd know what I want!" gets an Xbox. End of story.
28: There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men's Gymnastics. Ever. We've all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definition of each is listed below:
"GUTS" is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being assaulted by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to say, "are you still cleaning or are you flying somewhere?"
"BALLS" is coming home late after a night out with the guys smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the ass and having the balls to say, "You're next!"
We hope this clears up any confusion,
-The International Council of Manhood, Ltd.
My girlfriend emailed this to me. I certainly laughed
Manisms
1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.
2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances:
(a) When a heroic dog dies to save its master.
(b) The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse.
(c) After wrecking your boss's car.
(d) One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into "The Crying Game".
(e) When she is using her teeth.
3: Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed and eaten by his buddies.
4: Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within 12 hours.
5: If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever unless you actually marry her.
6: Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy's fridge is forbidden. However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable.
7: No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your buddy's birthday is strictly optional. At that point, you must celebrate at a strip bar of the birthday boy's choice.
8: On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest.
9: When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who's playing.
10: You may flatulate in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she's officially your girlfriend.
11: It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you're sunning on a tropical beach... and it's delivered by a topless model and only when it's free.
12: Only in situations of moral and/or physical peril are you allowed to kick another guy in the nuts.
13: Unless you're in prison, never fight naked.
14: Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.
15: If a man's fly is down, that's his problem, you didn't see anything.
16: Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers.
17: A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight.
18: Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of pizza, but not both, that's just greedy.
19: If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you'd better be talking about his choice of beer.
20: Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a friend of yours, except if she's withholding sex pending your response.
21: Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting weights:
a) Yeah, Baby, Push it!
b) C'mon, give me one more! Harder!
c) Another set and we can hit the showers!
22: Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing: i.e., both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need.
23: Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stopwatch by the phone. Hang up if necessary.
24: The morning after you and a girl who was formerly "just a friend" have carnal, drunken monkey sex, the fact that you're feeling weird and guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the discussion occurs about what a big mistake it was.
25: It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for her to drive yours.
26: Thou shalt not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green, orange or sky blue.
27: The girl who replies to the question "What do you want for Christmas?" with "If you loved me, you'd know what I want!" gets an Xbox. End of story.
28: There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men's Gymnastics. Ever. We've all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definition of each is listed below:
"GUTS" is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being assaulted by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to say, "are you still cleaning or are you flying somewhere?"
"BALLS" is coming home late after a night out with the guys smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the ass and having the balls to say, "You're next!"
We hope this clears up any confusion,
-The International Council of Manhood, Ltd.
07-05-2006 07:59 PM
Got this in an email from my girlfriend (thanks Meg!). It brought back some GOOD memories. I'm going to add some of my own when I find the time....does anyone know when they're inventing that 8th day of the week?
Hehehe I must admit I do remember almost everything on this list
Got this in an email from my girlfriend (thanks Meg!). It brought back some GOOD memories. I'm going to add some of my own when I find the time....does anyone know when they're inventing that 8th day of the week?
The 90's....good times, good times!!!!
You're a 90's kid if:
You've ever ended a sentence with the word "PSYCHE!"
You just can't resist finishing this... "Iiiiiiin west philladelphia
born and raised..."
You remember TGIF on ABC. Step by Step, Family Matters, Dinosaurs, and
Boy Meets World.
"Miss Susie had a steam boat, the steam boat had a bell..miss suzie went
to heaven the steamboat went to hell_o operator please give me number 9
and if you disnconnect me i'll kick you from behind the fridgerator,
there was a piece of glass, miss suzie sat upon it and broke her little
ass_k me no more questions, please tell me no more lies the boys are in
the bathroom zipping up their flies, are in the city the bees are in the
park .......................... miss suzie and her boyfriend are kissing
in the
D-A-R-K- D-A-R-K D-A-R-K dark dark dar dar da dark"
You remember when Kurt Cobain, 2Pac, River Phoenix, and Selena died.
You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey from "Blossom" and that "How Rude!"
comes from Stephanie from "Full House"
You remember when it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday
to watch cartoons.
You got super excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at
school.
You remember reading "Goosebumps"
You took plastic cartoon lunch boxes to school.
You danced to "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls, Females: had a new motto,
Males:
got a whole lot gay-er.
You remember the craze, then the banning of slap bracelets and slam
books.
You still get the urge to say "NOT" after (almost) every
sentence...Not...
You used to listen to the radio all day long just to record "Your
FAVORITE song of ALL time"
Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? was both a game and a TV game
show.
Captain Planet.
You knew that Kimberly, the pink ranger, and Tommy, the green Ranger
were meant to be together.
When playing power rangers with friends you fought over who got to be
who............and still all ended up being Tommy.
You remember when super nintendo's became popular.
You always wanted to send in a tape to America's Funniest Home Videos...
but never taped anything funny.
You remember watching home alone 1, 2 , and 3........and tried to pull
the pranks on "intruders"
"I've fallen and I can't get up"
playing with a stack of POGS with friends was the shit
When you have played and beaten mario brothers/duck hunt.
If you ever watch cheers.
You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates
if you memeber when every thing was "da BOMB"
when they made the new lunchables so that you could make tacos and
pizza!!
You wore socks over leggings scrunched down
"Miss Mary Mack, Mack, Mack, all dressed in black, black, black, with
silver buttons, buttons, buttons, all down her back, back, back" SHE
ASKED HER MOTHER MOTHER MOTHER FOR FIFTY CENTS CENTS CENTS TO SEE THE
ELEPHANTS PHANTS PHANTS JUMP OVER THE FENCE THE FENCE THE FENCE he
jumped so high high high he touched the sky sky sky and he didnt come
back back back til the forth of july ly ly he jumped so low ow ow he
stubbed his toe toe toe and thats the end end end of the elephants show
show show
You remember boom boxes vs. cd players
Writing M.A.S.H. notes. (and the twenty different versions of that)
Making those little fortune cookie things.. and then predicting your
life with them.
You remember New Kids on The Block when they were cool
And You Were Obsessed with either 'Nsync or Backstreet Boys. But never
NEVER both...
You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By
The Bell"
You played and/or collected "Pogs"
You had at least one Tamagotchi, GigaPet or Nano and brought it
everywhere
You haven't always had a computer, and it was cool to have the internet.
You watched the original Care Bears, My Little Pony, and Ninja Turtles.
Yikes pencils and erasers were the stuff!
All your school supplies were "Lisa Frank" brand.(
pencils.notebooks.binders.etc.)
You remember when the new Beanie Babies and talking Elmo were always
sold out.
You collected those Beanie Babies.
You used to wear those stick on earings, not only on your ears, but at
the corners of your eyes.
You remember a time before the WB.
You owned a portable tape player.
If you even know what an original walkman is.
You remember wanting to sit on the orange Nickelodeon couch.
You've gotten creeped out by "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
You know the Macarena by heart.
"Talk to the hand" ... enough said
You always said, "Then why don't you marry it!"
You know the significance of the number 23.
You went to McD's to play in the playplace.
You remember playing on merry go rounds...at the play ground.
You remember dreaming to be on a Nickelodeon game show: Double Dare,
Nick Arcade, GUTS, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Fun House, Figure It
Out...
You all know you watched Hey Dude, and Salute Your Shorts...
Remember and You Cant Do That On Television where getting slimed first
started!
Do You Love Orange Soda? Kel Loves Orange Soda.. Yes I doo I doo I
doooo00000000000
When we were younger:
Before the MySpace frenzy...
Before the Internet & text messaging...
Before Sidekicks & iPods...
Before MIKE JONES...
Before PlayStation2 or X-BOX...
...Back when you put off the 5 hours of homework you had every night.
When light up sneakers were cool.
When you rented VHS tapes, not DVDs.
When gas was $0.95 a gallon & Caller ID was a new thing.
When we recorded stuff on VCRs & paid $3.50 for a movie.
When we called the radio station to request songs to hear off our
walkmans.
When 2Pac and Biggie where alive.
When the Chicago Bulls were the best team ever.
Way back.
when it was all about N64.
Before we realized all this would eventually disappear
Who would have thought you'd miss the 90's so much!!!!!
You're a 90's kid if:
You've ever ended a sentence with the word "PSYCHE!"
You just can't resist finishing this... "Iiiiiiin west philladelphia
born and raised..."
You remember TGIF on ABC. Step by Step, Family Matters, Dinosaurs, and
Boy Meets World.
"Miss Susie had a steam boat, the steam boat had a bell..miss suzie went
to heaven the steamboat went to hell_o operator please give me number 9
and if you disnconnect me i'll kick you from behind the fridgerator,
there was a piece of glass, miss suzie sat upon it and broke her little
ass_k me no more questions, please tell me no more lies the boys are in
the bathroom zipping up their flies, are in the city the bees are in the
park .......................... miss suzie and her boyfriend are kissing
in the
D-A-R-K- D-A-R-K D-A-R-K dark dark dar dar da dark"
You remember when Kurt Cobain, 2Pac, River Phoenix, and Selena died.
You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey from "Blossom" and that "How Rude!"
comes from Stephanie from "Full House"
You remember when it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday
to watch cartoons.
You got super excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at
school.
You remember reading "Goosebumps"
You took plastic cartoon lunch boxes to school.
You danced to "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls, Females: had a new motto,
Males:
got a whole lot gay-er.
You remember the craze, then the banning of slap bracelets and slam
books.
You still get the urge to say "NOT" after (almost) every
sentence...Not...
You used to listen to the radio all day long just to record "Your
FAVORITE song of ALL time"
Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? was both a game and a TV game
show.
Captain Planet.
You knew that Kimberly, the pink ranger, and Tommy, the green Ranger
were meant to be together.
When playing power rangers with friends you fought over who got to be
who............and still all ended up being Tommy.
You remember when super nintendo's became popular.
You always wanted to send in a tape to America's Funniest Home Videos...
but never taped anything funny.
You remember watching home alone 1, 2 , and 3........and tried to pull
the pranks on "intruders"
"I've fallen and I can't get up"
playing with a stack of POGS with friends was the shit
When you have played and beaten mario brothers/duck hunt.
If you ever watch cheers.
You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates
if you memeber when every thing was "da BOMB"
when they made the new lunchables so that you could make tacos and
pizza!!
You wore socks over leggings scrunched down
"Miss Mary Mack, Mack, Mack, all dressed in black, black, black, with
silver buttons, buttons, buttons, all down her back, back, back" SHE
ASKED HER MOTHER MOTHER MOTHER FOR FIFTY CENTS CENTS CENTS TO SEE THE
ELEPHANTS PHANTS PHANTS JUMP OVER THE FENCE THE FENCE THE FENCE he
jumped so high high high he touched the sky sky sky and he didnt come
back back back til the forth of july ly ly he jumped so low ow ow he
stubbed his toe toe toe and thats the end end end of the elephants show
show show
You remember boom boxes vs. cd players
Writing M.A.S.H. notes. (and the twenty different versions of that)
Making those little fortune cookie things.. and then predicting your
life with them.
You remember New Kids on The Block when they were cool
And You Were Obsessed with either 'Nsync or Backstreet Boys. But never
NEVER both...
You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By
The Bell"
You played and/or collected "Pogs"
You had at least one Tamagotchi, GigaPet or Nano and brought it
everywhere
You haven't always had a computer, and it was cool to have the internet.
You watched the original Care Bears, My Little Pony, and Ninja Turtles.
Yikes pencils and erasers were the stuff!
All your school supplies were "Lisa Frank" brand.(
pencils.notebooks.binders.etc.)
You remember when the new Beanie Babies and talking Elmo were always
sold out.
You collected those Beanie Babies.
You used to wear those stick on earings, not only on your ears, but at
the corners of your eyes.
You remember a time before the WB.
You owned a portable tape player.
If you even know what an original walkman is.
You remember wanting to sit on the orange Nickelodeon couch.
You've gotten creeped out by "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
You know the Macarena by heart.
"Talk to the hand" ... enough said
You always said, "Then why don't you marry it!"
You know the significance of the number 23.
You went to McD's to play in the playplace.
You remember playing on merry go rounds...at the play ground.
You remember dreaming to be on a Nickelodeon game show: Double Dare,
Nick Arcade, GUTS, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Fun House, Figure It
Out...
You all know you watched Hey Dude, and Salute Your Shorts...
Remember and You Cant Do That On Television where getting slimed first
started!
Do You Love Orange Soda? Kel Loves Orange Soda.. Yes I doo I doo I
doooo00000000000
When we were younger:
Before the MySpace frenzy...
Before the Internet & text messaging...
Before Sidekicks & iPods...
Before MIKE JONES...
Before PlayStation2 or X-BOX...
...Back when you put off the 5 hours of homework you had every night.
When light up sneakers were cool.
When you rented VHS tapes, not DVDs.
When gas was $0.95 a gallon & Caller ID was a new thing.
When we recorded stuff on VCRs & paid $3.50 for a movie.
When we called the radio station to request songs to hear off our
walkmans.
When 2Pac and Biggie where alive.
When the Chicago Bulls were the best team ever.
Way back.
when it was all about N64.
Before we realized all this would eventually disappear
Who would have thought you'd miss the 90's so much!!!!!
Hehehe I must admit I do remember almost everything on this list
07-02-2006 02:48 AM
Okay so I just got home about a half an hour ago, and had an AWESOME time in Cabo San Lucas this week ( Sammi!!!!). I'll post a full recap and pictures later this week....but right now I have email and other Zoints stuff to catch up on!
Thanks to everyone who kept my profile warm while I was gone.
Okay so I just got home about a half an hour ago, and had an AWESOME time in Cabo San Lucas this week (
Sammi!!!!). I'll post a full recap and pictures later this week....but right now I have email and other Zoints stuff to catch up on!
Thanks to everyone who kept my profile warm while I was gone.
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