Telemarketers - Telemarketers are sub-human entities that fall easily under the heading of "time vampires," since they suck one's free time and bleed one of one's virtual blood. In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
I have registered my telephone numbers with the National Do Not Call Registry. I have done so many times, in fact, and the calls continue.
When a telemarketer calls, I generally do not answer. I either allow the phone to continue ringing until the telemarketer grows weary and disconnects, or I open the line and say nothing—leaving the vile creature to occupy himself with the sounds of whatever movie or television show I am watching.
When time permits, I entertain myself by answering, "You have reached a number that is no longer in service," or, "You have reached an active crime scene," or "I know who you are; I saw what you did," etc.
Telemarketers are an abhorrent group. The only group that I find more loathsome is spammers. I must stop there, else I would certainly fall quickly into a spewing so opprobrious that I would thereby embarrass even the most seasoned of visitors!
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Telemarketers, In the News, and Enjoy
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
National Cake Day, In the News, and Enjoy
National Cake Day - Today is National Cake Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
On this day, we celebrate one of the world’s favorite desserts: cake.
The cake we know and love today evolved from early leavened breads, which were sweetened with honey, fruit, and nuts.
The word "cake" comes from the Old Norse word, "kaka," meaning a baked flour confection.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Thanksgiving Dinner, In the News, and ENjoy
Thanksgiving Dinner - Laura and I shall enjoy our traditional Thanksgiving Dinner: (RECIPE: Cut a loaf of sourdough bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread evenly on a large baking sheet and bake in conventional oven for 30 minutes at 325 degrees or until crisp and brown. Set aside. Cook one pound of hot Italian sausage on medium heat in large sauté pan, stirring often. Add one large white onion, chopped; two large Jalapeño peppers, diced; four medium red, yellow, purple, and green bell peppers, chopped; two medium habanero peppers, finely chopped; four large celery stalks, chopped; 12 medium white mushrooms, sliced; 1 package of baby spinach; and 10 large cloves of garlic, peeled and minced. Season to taste with poultry seasoning, sage, rosemary, thyme, paprika, red pepper flakes, ground black pepper, and ground cumin. Cook for 30 minutes or until sausage and ingredients are thoroughly cooked, stirring each 15 minutes. Place toasted sourdough cubes into large stainless-steel mixing bowl. Add sausage mixture and one 12-ounce can of chicken stock. Mix thoroughly. Pour into Pyrex baking dish and bake at 325 degrees in conventional oven for 30 minutes or until top is crispy and firm. In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Friday, November 22, 2013
KitKat, In the News, and Enjoy
KitKat - I have been feverishly checking for a system update since reading KitKat was being released. In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Finally, yesterday, my efforts were rewarded by this notification:
KitKat is awesome! If you have a Nexus device (4, 7, or 10), by all means check for the availability of a KitKat system update! If you have a Nexus 5, it undoubtedly shipped with KitKat.
To learn more about KitKat, visit the official Google KitKat Web site CLICK HERE!
Thursday, November 21, 2013
World Television Day, In the News, and Enjoy
World Television Day - In recognition of the increasing impact television has on decision-making by bringing world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security and its potential role in sharpening the focus on other major issues, including economic and social issues, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day (through resolution 51/205 of 17 December 1996). In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
World Television Day is not so much a celebration of the tool, but rather the philosophy which it represents. Television represents a symbol for communication and globalization in the contemporary world.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Education Support Professionals Day, In the News, and Enjoy
Education Support Professionals Day - Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day focuses on the importance of these school employees. They take care of students every day, making sure they have the tools they need to succeed in school. In the News - Be careful out there! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day was first celebrated in 1987, after NEA's Representative Assembly called for the creation of a way to honor the contributions of school support staff.
In 2003, Karen Mahurin, then president of NEA's National Council of Education Support Professional (NCESP) members, led a successful campaign at the NEA Representative Assembly to change the ESP formal name from "Education Support Personnel" to "Education Support Professionals."
The name reflects a growing pride in the valuable role ESPs play throughout America's public schools. Today's support professionals provide invaluable services that enable students to learn in positive, supportive environments. ESPs are equal and essential partners in the education process.
