Yesterday, I heard of the passing of a friend and golf buddy, David Wood (in picture, far left) after a long illness. His brother, Bill (in picture, 4th from left), is one of my supervisors (and a friend). David’s one of the coolest guys I know. Despite his size, he could crank a golf ball, but never let it get to his head. He just enjoyed the game. I am so glad that I had an opportunity to golf again with him last July, and hope that he has a beer waiting for me back in the “clubhouse in the sky”.

Keep hittin’ ’em long and straight, David!

Today from 12 noon to 2:00PM, I will be hosting an Informational Luncheon (read as: FREE FOOD) about joining the Knights of Columbus in the Newman Catholic Center at Wayne State University. The Newman Catholic Center is located in Room 761 in the Student Center. You can get more information by checking out http://wsukofc.servehttp.com.

My niece (and goddaughter), Katie Vote aka KT, has been spending this last semester in Ireland. She’s studying, taking classes and student teaching at a school there. It’s been something she’s been wanting to do for a while, and when the chance came, she took it! I’ve always been very proud of her, and this is just one of the zillions of reasons!

While there, she’s taking advantage of the opportunity to see new things. Today I got an email from my nephew (and best friend), Jim Vote, that was a forwarded message from KT. It seems my niece is now a Guinness Master Brewer’s Honorary Apprentice! She received this honor while at the Guinness Storehouse. I knew she could do great things, but I never imagined it would be this great!

KT, I’m extremely jealous, but if you can hook a uncle up with some of your ‘goods’, I’ll forgive you! Enjoy!!!

My wife asked the above question when a package came to the Pridelands. I immediately went into ‘Lotus Certification’ mode.

John Roling is:
a.) Comedian Steven Wright’s best friend
b.) According to Gizoogle (and Snoop Dogg)…J-to-tha-izzohn Rol’n…keep’n it real yo!
c.) Greyhawk68 …’nuff said!
d.) an incredible person who’s gererosity will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
e.) All of the above

For someone who didn’t have any gifts for his wife on Valentine’s Day, this came in just in time… I kept the CDs, the pin and the phone case though.

THANK YOU GREYHAWK68 !!!

People have commented to me a few times how hard it is to remember my URL. By March 1st, it won’t be. Details coming soon!!!

I purchased a Palm Tungsten E from the Palm Store on October 15th. Today, I turned it on, and saw nothing but a white, blank screen…nothing else. I tried a soft reset…nothing! I tried a hard reset…nothing! The screen shows nothing but white. I would send it back, but the Tungsten E (or TE, as it’s sometimes called) only has a 90 day warranty. I wish that I could say that I dropped it or something, but I can’t. I know that there’s an issue with the screen making a noise, but I can’t find anything regarding this.

I think that I’m the new owner of a $200 (USD) paperweight…any ideas out there????

http://dpitrainers.notlong.com http://www.gizoogle.com/ Ray Bilyk IBM Certified Advanced Instructor For over 8 years Ray has been helping students realize their full potential by knowing how to simplify complex topics and motivating individuals to acquire new skills. Ray’s keen blend of real-world insight, high-tech humor and enthusiasm, which is so well known in the classroom, sets his technical training skills apart from others. Ray isn’t satisfied with simply being highly qualified. He backs up his qualifications by also being highly certified. In his current position, Ray is an IBM Certified Advanced Lotus Instructor, IBM Certified Advanced Lotus Professional, IBM Certified Instructor for AIX, SCP Security Certified Network Professional Certified Instructor, Certified Novell Administrator, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet, and a Certified Technical Trainer (CTT). In addition to Ray’s 2002 award for Most Versatile Lotus Instructor, he was recently awarded by IBM with the highly-respected “Outstanding Customer Service Instructor Award 2004” for his commitment to making the student learning experience the best possible. Ray understands what it takes to deliver a class and has demonstrated that many times over. And, anyone who has bowled a 300 game definitely has finesse! Ray Bilyk IBM Certified Advanced Instructor Fo’ ova 8 years Ray has been doggy stylin’ students realize they fizzy potential by mackin’ how ta simplify complex topics n blunt-rollin’ individuals ta acquire new skills fo gettin yo pimp on. Ray’s keen blend of real-world insight, high-tech humor n enthusiasm, which is so wizzy known in tha classroom, sets his technical train’n skills apart fizzy otha. Ray isn’t satisfied wit simply being highly qualified . Its just anotha homocide. He backs up his qualifizzles by also being highly certified . Real niggas recognize the realness.. In his current position, Ray is an IBM Certified Advanced Lotus Instructor, IBM Certified Advanced Lotus Professizzles IBM Certified Instructor fo’ AIX, SCP Security Certified Network Professizzle Certified Instructor, Certified Novell Administrizzle Microsoft Certified Systems Enginea (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professizzles + Internet, n a Certified Technical Traina (CTT). In addition ta Ray’s 2002 award fo’ Mizzle Versatile Lotus Instructor, he was recently awarded by IBM wit tha highly-respected Killa Service Instructor Award 2004” fo’ his commitment ho-slappin’ tha student blunt-rollin’ experience tha biznest possible. Ray understands what it takes ta deliva a class n has demonstratizzles many times brotha so you betta run and grab yo glock. And, anyone who has bowled a 300 game def has finesse!

Happy Paczki Day! What’s a paczki? It’s a Polish tradition. It’s a traditional deep fried pastry (like a jelly doughnut, but heavier) that’s filled with either a jelly, custard, chocolate or prune filling. You can find out more about Paczki Day by clicking here (Wikipedia), here, here, and here.

Last year, Fat Tuesday was February 24th. This year, it’s more than 2 weeks early. Before we know it, it will be in January…. By the way, for all of you Catholics out there, tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. Time to get your prayer on….

Slashdot has an entry entitled, ‘Sushi Prepared on a Printer’. The entry references an article in the New York Times.

I’m pretty sure that Ed Brill will NOT be trying this.

Let’s face it… not all of us are Catholics. You have to admit, though, that Pope John Paul II is pretty cool. He’s got a cool car (the ‘Popemobile’). He travels all over the world preaching peace. Heck, he even FORGAVE the person who shot him during a visit to him in prison. You’ve gotta give the ‘Popester’ (aka His Holiness) some mad props! He’s been praying for all of us (Catholic and non-Catholics) for years… now it’s our turn!!!

I got this prayer from clickondetroit.com (and it’s on the Archdiocese of Detroit website also). I don’t know who wrote it, other than in the PDF that had the prayer on it, it mentioned a ‘jchen’.

Prayer for Pope John Paul II While Hospitalized

God of infinite compassion and mercy,
the lasting health of all who believe in you,
hear us as we pray for your loving help
for John Paul II our Pope.
Bless him in his special need,
comfort him in his affliction,
strengthen him in spirit,
and restore his health,
that he might once again
offer joyful thanks
as the chief teacher and shepherd of your Church.
We ask this through Christ our Lord
Amen.

Please take a couple of moments and talk to your ‘Higher Power’ and say this little prayer to him (or her). Thanks for your support!