Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.
Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.
A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?
The only source of knowledge is experience.
Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.
Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.
Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.
The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive.
He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.
Nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced.
Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.
Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them.
Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Two Otters Hold Hands... or Paws
A two for one. Not sure if this more sweet or cute, but they have everyone oohing and awing. Two otters at the Vancouver Zoo hold hands/paws as they swim.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Simon's Cat Double Trouble
Funny, cute, and oddly familiar if you've ever introduced a second cat to your household...
Carol Burnett Show Bloopers and Blunders
Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Carol Burnett, and cast have funny moments as they make each other laugh, and have unexpected moments...
Saturday, February 23, 2013
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Hi Cow!
Took a picture of this cow when kyaking in Northern Vermont. Something about it makes me smile...
Footage of Severe Hail Storm
Powerful storm with hail and wind gust. Hopefully the fellow on the tractor made it back home safely...
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Woman Goes Back to Work After 35 Years
You'll need to be at least thirty if not older to appreciate this...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Great Mark Twain Quotes
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.
Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.
Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.
Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.
Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.
A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.
The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
All generalizations are false, including this one.
Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.
Humor is mankind's greatest blessing.
When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.
Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.
Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.
Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.
Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.
Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.
A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read.
The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
All generalizations are false, including this one.
Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.
Humor is mankind's greatest blessing.
When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear.
Patriot: the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Goats that Yell Like People
Well this is beyond silly, but I bet you can't watch / listen to this with out laughing...
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Johnny Carson & Betty White Play Adam & Eve
Two of my favorite funny people in a classic comedy skit...
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Cat Chatting with his Shadow?
Debating whether my cat is talking to his shadow or praying at the 'heated alter.'
Click pic for larger image
Click pic for larger image
Sunday, February 10, 2013
A Wonderful World - Nature Photography Narration
Beuatitful photography in this sweet BBC commercial...
Friday, February 8, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Remarkable Tornado Video
Storm chasers' video shot from their vehicle provides remarkable images of a tornado...
Monday, February 4, 2013
How to Tick Off a Frog Video
Short, sweet, and super silly. A warning not to tick off your pet frog...
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Optimistic View of the BlackBerry 10 Launch
While everyone knows that BlackBerry isn't what it used to be, there is still a desire to see BlackBerry, and it's parent company RIM, recover from a bad few years. No company has completely filled the hole left by BlackBerry since they started having troubles, and now there is hope that they are getting back on the right track. BlackBerry 10 is being realeased, and there are signs that it could be it's most popular offering in quite some time. This doesn't mean that they'll return to being what they were, but a strong new product could help RIM reestablish what used to make BlackBerry the top cell phone brand.
Mobility Tech Zone gives a favorable outlook on the new Blackberry 10 - BlackBerry 10 Is Here: New Platform, New Name, New Ambitions
Mobility Tech Zone gives a favorable outlook on the new Blackberry 10 - BlackBerry 10 Is Here: New Platform, New Name, New Ambitions
Friday, January 25, 2013
Father Helps Son Finish His Olympic Race
Very sweet video of a father helping his son out after an injury at the Olympics. Epitome of the Olympic Spirit...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Mount Lafayette from Lonsome Lake
This is the view of Mount Lafayette from Lonesome Lake on Cannon Mountain. It is about a mile hike to get to Lonesome Lake, and a popular spot with its beautiful views. There is an AKC hut right near the lake. This is just the start of the hike if you're planning a full hike up Cannon Moutain.
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Quotes from Walt Disney
A selection of quotes by Walt Disney...
"If you can dream it, you can do it."
"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."
"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable."
"When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do."
"Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future."
"I am interested in entertaining people, in bringing pleasure, particularly laughter, to others, rather than being concerned with 'expressing' myself with obscure creative impressions."
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
"Why do we have to grow up? I know more adults who have the children's approach to life. They're people who don't give a hang what the Joneses do. You see them at Disneyland every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought - sometimes it isn't much, either."
"If you can dream it, you can do it."
"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."
"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."
"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable."
"When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do."
"Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future."
"I am interested in entertaining people, in bringing pleasure, particularly laughter, to others, rather than being concerned with 'expressing' myself with obscure creative impressions."
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
"Why do we have to grow up? I know more adults who have the children's approach to life. They're people who don't give a hang what the Joneses do. You see them at Disneyland every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures, and they have a degree of contentment with what life has brought - sometimes it isn't much, either."
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Best Fumble of the Year Jets vs. Pats
Still my favorite Pats play of the year. Jets fumble in the most unbelievable way...
Spectacular Pictures of Australian Red Dust Storm
Australia was hit by a Red Dust Storm earlier this month. Heard of Dust Storms, but never knew they looked like this...
Saturday, January 19, 2013
The Kitty Wake Up Call by 'Simon's Cat'
Simon's Cat cartoons seem like they could be written about my cat Jake. This 'wake up call' cartoon is all too relatable, particularly on weekends...
Friday, January 18, 2013
Starting Over
Rambling Web Blog is starting over. It will experience changes graphically, and in content. Please check back with us soon, when we have something more exciting to share. Thank You.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Website Devlopment, Bassoons, etc...
From around the web an assortment of sites and links of interest...
Web Development & Cart Software
Miva Complaints
NH Web
Website Do-it-yourselfer
More Interesting Pages...
Maine Toolmaker
Rockingham NH
Bassoon Reeds
Web Development & Cart Software
Miva Complaints
NH Web
Website Do-it-yourselfer
More Interesting Pages...
Maine Toolmaker
Rockingham NH
Bassoon Reeds
Monday, March 19, 2012
Rep Darrell Isa on SOPA and Technology in Washington
Mashable's interview 5 Questions For Rep. Darrell Issa, SOPA Opponent and ‘Internet Defender’ provides an interesting look, not only at what stopped the SOPA legislation, but also how Washington deals with technology. Essentially they're behind the times, and for the few legislators who do have a grasp on current (or emerging) technologies political party is of little consequence.
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When the technology community rallied together in opposition of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), Rep. Issa was at the front lines of Congress fighting to kill the bill. And as a former electronics company CEO, he’s one of the few Congressman who seem to “get it” when it comes to technology (Fun fact: Rep. Issa lent his voice to the alarm system for the ultra-sleek Dodge Viper).
The debate around SOPA and other technology bills doesn’t divide neatly along party lines. Do you think technology issues are, in a way, bipartisan?
“Intellectual property and how we deal with that is always bipartisan … Sen. Wyden (D-Ore.) was particularly helpful in this entire debate, he brought his own version [of an intellectual property bill] to the Senate floor. [Rep. Jared] Polis [D-Colo.] was great to have as somebody else who knew the Internet and what it could do.”
You put the draft version of the OPEN Act online for the public to read and comment upon. Do you think that kind of transparency is the future of politics and technology?
“I do believe it is the future. Congress has to be willing to fund it. The Madison project had to be done at an external site because that kind of interactive exchange isn’t allowed under the House’s firewall rule, so we went to an outside storage facility.
“We don’t like to call the people who make the rules in the House and the Senate “Luddites,” but they’re pretty close. They’re very ultra-conservative on what (new technologies) they’re willing to adopt. Congress only went to Outlook Web a year ago — and it was still only a belt-and-suspenders type of access … our whole infrastructure is built around not getting hacked rather than getting access.
“The technology systems in the House are quite archaic, and if you’re dealing with members that have been around for a long time, it’s harder to adopt new platforms than if you’re in the private sector and more comfortable with new platforms. A big part of the House’s bandwidth is actually used for an off-site redundancy, which duplicates every one of our sites for Outlook and all of our servers. We use so much bandwidth for that, I’m still fighting to get (Voice over IP) telephones installed in the House.”
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Friday, March 9, 2012
Jobs and Politics - February Numbers
From: February Job Gains Create A Wrinkle in Presidential Race
U.S. jobs increased significantly in February after a very strong January. This could create an interesting political wrinkle for Republicans running for president. Simply blaming President Obama for the economy is losing it's punch. The Republican candidate needs to explain why less regulation and lower taxes will make the economy stronger. A few months ago some Republicans thought they'd simply be able to point to the economy and win the election. That no longer appears the case. The economy is not the only issue, but if the Republican candidate doesn't win that issue, it seems unlikley that they'll have much of a shot next November.
U.S. gains 227,000 jobs in February
"The unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.3% as nearly half-a-million workers reentered the labor force in search of jobs, the Labor Department reported. That’s usually a good sign because it means people believe more work is available.
The increase in nonfarm jobs topped 200,000 for the third straight month, which reinforces the view of an economy gathering strength as 2012 unfolds. The past three months of full-time job growth — aided by unusually warm winter weather — is the fastest since the end of the 2007-2009 recession and marks the best performance since early 2006.
The influx of new jobs is also pumping more cash into the economy in the form of wages and salaries, generating fresh demand among consumers for the goods and services that businesses produce. Consumer spending accounts for 70% of U.S. economic growth.
If that keeps up, businesses might have to hire more workers to meet the rise demand, further underpinning the economic recovery.
Improved job growth exceed Wall Street estimates. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had predicted an increase of 213,000 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis, with unemployment holding steady at 8.3%. "
U.S. jobs increased significantly in February after a very strong January. This could create an interesting political wrinkle for Republicans running for president. Simply blaming President Obama for the economy is losing it's punch. The Republican candidate needs to explain why less regulation and lower taxes will make the economy stronger. A few months ago some Republicans thought they'd simply be able to point to the economy and win the election. That no longer appears the case. The economy is not the only issue, but if the Republican candidate doesn't win that issue, it seems unlikley that they'll have much of a shot next November.
U.S. gains 227,000 jobs in February
"The unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.3% as nearly half-a-million workers reentered the labor force in search of jobs, the Labor Department reported. That’s usually a good sign because it means people believe more work is available.
The increase in nonfarm jobs topped 200,000 for the third straight month, which reinforces the view of an economy gathering strength as 2012 unfolds. The past three months of full-time job growth — aided by unusually warm winter weather — is the fastest since the end of the 2007-2009 recession and marks the best performance since early 2006.
The influx of new jobs is also pumping more cash into the economy in the form of wages and salaries, generating fresh demand among consumers for the goods and services that businesses produce. Consumer spending accounts for 70% of U.S. economic growth.
If that keeps up, businesses might have to hire more workers to meet the rise demand, further underpinning the economic recovery.
Improved job growth exceed Wall Street estimates. Economists surveyed by MarketWatch had predicted an increase of 213,000 jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis, with unemployment holding steady at 8.3%. "
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Job Cuts Coming to Yahoo
Reuter Reports via Yahoo...
Yahoo preparing layoffs, could affect thousands: report
"SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc's new chief executive is preparing a significant restructuring of the Internet company, including layoffs that could cut thousands of employees from its payroll, according to a technology blog.
The moves could be announced as soon as the end of the month and would represent the first major changes under CEO Scott Thompson, the former PayPal president who took the top job at Yahoo in January.
The changes at the struggling Web pioneer, which recently hired the Boston Consulting Group, will focus on its products group, as well as on research, marketing and public relations and businesses that are not core to the company, according to the report on Monday in the blog AllThingsDigital.com, which cited anonymous sources."
Yahoo preparing layoffs, could affect thousands: report
Yahoo preparing layoffs, could affect thousands: report
"SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc's new chief executive is preparing a significant restructuring of the Internet company, including layoffs that could cut thousands of employees from its payroll, according to a technology blog.
The moves could be announced as soon as the end of the month and would represent the first major changes under CEO Scott Thompson, the former PayPal president who took the top job at Yahoo in January.
The changes at the struggling Web pioneer, which recently hired the Boston Consulting Group, will focus on its products group, as well as on research, marketing and public relations and businesses that are not core to the company, according to the report on Monday in the blog AllThingsDigital.com, which cited anonymous sources."
Yahoo preparing layoffs, could affect thousands: report
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