Mark it down on your calendar. Today is the first time that I've been able to get my daily sales report to balance the first time around. Without boring anyone with details, the stumbling block comes from three multi-page reports that I need to draw data from. If one of those entries is incorrect, I get denied and I have to pore over all of the damn figures again.
Needless to say, I got lucky today and when I hit the balance button, everything was in balance! Win.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Starcraft 2 - Early impressions
So... I've been playing SC2 for the past few days now and early results are very positive. Not unlike most players of the original Starcraft, SC2 has been a long-anticipated sequel. The sequel hasn't disappointed yet.
First, let's talk about the gameplay experience. For hardware we have the following:
*Intel E2200 processor - dual 2.2 GHz processors
*2 GB DDR2 ram
*Radeon 4670 video card - 1 GB DD3 ram
This is far from a gaming setup, and the only real saving grace is the lovely video card. SC2 recommends that my comp run on the high default for graphics and texture, but I kept getting the damn paged pool memory warning so I turned texture down to medium and kept the graphics default at high. I still get the memory warning, but it's not nearly as quick to set in. That, and I have yet to get the warning that I've run out of page pool memory altogether.
With the current medium/high settings, the rendering is smooth as a whistle except during the most gigantic scirmishes. For example, there was one mission where I had to erradicate a bunch of zerg that were infesting colonists. When I attack a town with 20+ ground troops and I'm met with swarms of zerg and there's a huge thing spewing green infection vomit everywhere, that bogs things down a bit. Beyond that, however, I haven't noticed the game slow down mid-flight.
The cinematic videos run smoothly also. I was especially impressed when the video involving Kerrigan pre-infestation ran without any stuttering. Loading time between the Hyperion and the missions themselves takes a while, though. Outside of that, I can't complain.
As far as gameplay goes, it felt like getting back on a bike. I haven't played SC1 or Brood Wars in forever and all of the hotkeys and various shortcuts were intact. I was happy to be able to select an SCV and hit B - R for a refinery or B - U for a bunker. I was able to hit the ground running due to the familiarity and felt like the game was too easy on the normal setting. I switched to hard and found that more suitable. I switched back to normal for my first run through the game and I've only had to restart a handful of missions to rethink my strategies.
I don't know how many missions there are in total, but I'm willing to bet I'm a little past the halfway marker in the game. Maybe this will change when I go back through the game on hard, but there hasn't been a whole lot of missions so far that required as much strategy as some of the missions in SC1 and Brood Wars (especially some of the later missions in those games). For the most part I'm able to just amass a contingent of Marines, Marauders, and Medics. The triple M is able to handle just about everything outside of the upper tier units.
That's it for now.
First, let's talk about the gameplay experience. For hardware we have the following:
*Intel E2200 processor - dual 2.2 GHz processors
*2 GB DDR2 ram
*Radeon 4670 video card - 1 GB DD3 ram
This is far from a gaming setup, and the only real saving grace is the lovely video card. SC2 recommends that my comp run on the high default for graphics and texture, but I kept getting the damn paged pool memory warning so I turned texture down to medium and kept the graphics default at high. I still get the memory warning, but it's not nearly as quick to set in. That, and I have yet to get the warning that I've run out of page pool memory altogether.
With the current medium/high settings, the rendering is smooth as a whistle except during the most gigantic scirmishes. For example, there was one mission where I had to erradicate a bunch of zerg that were infesting colonists. When I attack a town with 20+ ground troops and I'm met with swarms of zerg and there's a huge thing spewing green infection vomit everywhere, that bogs things down a bit. Beyond that, however, I haven't noticed the game slow down mid-flight.
The cinematic videos run smoothly also. I was especially impressed when the video involving Kerrigan pre-infestation ran without any stuttering. Loading time between the Hyperion and the missions themselves takes a while, though. Outside of that, I can't complain.
As far as gameplay goes, it felt like getting back on a bike. I haven't played SC1 or Brood Wars in forever and all of the hotkeys and various shortcuts were intact. I was happy to be able to select an SCV and hit B - R for a refinery or B - U for a bunker. I was able to hit the ground running due to the familiarity and felt like the game was too easy on the normal setting. I switched to hard and found that more suitable. I switched back to normal for my first run through the game and I've only had to restart a handful of missions to rethink my strategies.
I don't know how many missions there are in total, but I'm willing to bet I'm a little past the halfway marker in the game. Maybe this will change when I go back through the game on hard, but there hasn't been a whole lot of missions so far that required as much strategy as some of the missions in SC1 and Brood Wars (especially some of the later missions in those games). For the most part I'm able to just amass a contingent of Marines, Marauders, and Medics. The triple M is able to handle just about everything outside of the upper tier units.
That's it for now.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
USC doing a bit of housecleaning
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/07/usc-reggie-bush-heisman-trophy/1
So USC announced yesterday that they are cleaning house a bit in light of their recent transgressions. USC is scrubbing the campus clean of anything to do with OJ Mayo and Reggie Bush - the two guys that are at the heart of the NCAA shitstorm. USC is also giving back their copy of Reggie Bush's Heisman trophy.
At first I thought - damn. That's a pretty solid move. That could stand for something. That could show that the university is dedicated to winning, but to winning within the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA.
Then I thought - damn! That's an AWESOME move. USC is sending back Reggie Bush's Heisman, but you know who's Heisman is staying? OJ Simpson's! How's that for a message? If you screw around and sully the Trojan name, it's better to do it via double murder - allegedly - than to sully the Trojan name via NCAA sports sanctions.
Simply. Amazing.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Daily LOL - 7.15
If the Big 12 were countries…
Texas is like the USA - Wealthy, talented, and with seemingly endless resources. They have a big ego, but are deserving of it because they win at almost everything they do. Others often despise them out of jealousy. Their money and wealth make the world go round, and everyone wants a piece.
Texas A&M is like China - Big, powerful, and rival of Texas (USA). They live in a male dominated society, and thus their women are not allowed to be cheerleaders. Their money and power also make the world go round.
Oklahoma is like Mexico - Having no resources of their own, they have to invade the border of Texas (USA) in order to survive.
Oklahoma State is like Venezuela - There wasn't a whole lot there to start with, but without the oil money they would be nothing there at all. They have a crazy guy in charge who often shouts nonsense when he speaks.
Baylor is like Israel - A feisty little religious enclave that could not survive without Texas (USA). However, if provoked, they WILL kill you.
Colorado is like Canada - A small, unimportant bastion of liberals who are not very good at anything. Like Canada, they are bad at all sports other than hockey. Like Canada, they produce no GDP.
Nebraska is like Russia - A former super power who frequently stirs up trouble because they still think they are a super power. Nebraska (Russia) thinks it is the equal of Texas (USA), and pouts in public when it doesn't get its baby way. When they do not get their way, they take their ball and go home. Go big RED!
Missouri is like Iran and North Korea - a definite member of the axis of evil. Conniving and loyal to no one, you cannot believe anything they say (you can only watch in amazement at what they do). Like Iran and North Korea, they are hated and despised by everyone--even the Swiss.
Iowa State is like Switzerland - Boring, unimportant, not good at much of anything, but neutral and without enemies. Even the Hawkeyes like the Swiss.
Texas Tech is like Australia - Big, dusty, and a Texas version of "down under". Cowboys like Aussie's drink a lot of beer and carry weapons.
KU is like France - KU is full of socialists and they think they are better than everyone else. This high opinion of themselves is not shared by anyone else in the world. Like France, KU cannot be trusted or counted on during a time of need.
K-State is like Ireland - A gritty, feisty, over-achieving little country with a large inferiority complex. What they lack in resources, they make up by determination and people. Others can't find them on a map, but they like them because they are fun, friendly, and like to drink beer.
Texas is like the USA - Wealthy, talented, and with seemingly endless resources. They have a big ego, but are deserving of it because they win at almost everything they do. Others often despise them out of jealousy. Their money and wealth make the world go round, and everyone wants a piece.
Texas A&M is like China - Big, powerful, and rival of Texas (USA). They live in a male dominated society, and thus their women are not allowed to be cheerleaders. Their money and power also make the world go round.
Oklahoma is like Mexico - Having no resources of their own, they have to invade the border of Texas (USA) in order to survive.
Oklahoma State is like Venezuela - There wasn't a whole lot there to start with, but without the oil money they would be nothing there at all. They have a crazy guy in charge who often shouts nonsense when he speaks.
Baylor is like Israel - A feisty little religious enclave that could not survive without Texas (USA). However, if provoked, they WILL kill you.
Colorado is like Canada - A small, unimportant bastion of liberals who are not very good at anything. Like Canada, they are bad at all sports other than hockey. Like Canada, they produce no GDP.
Nebraska is like Russia - A former super power who frequently stirs up trouble because they still think they are a super power. Nebraska (Russia) thinks it is the equal of Texas (USA), and pouts in public when it doesn't get its baby way. When they do not get their way, they take their ball and go home. Go big RED!
Missouri is like Iran and North Korea - a definite member of the axis of evil. Conniving and loyal to no one, you cannot believe anything they say (you can only watch in amazement at what they do). Like Iran and North Korea, they are hated and despised by everyone--even the Swiss.
Iowa State is like Switzerland - Boring, unimportant, not good at much of anything, but neutral and without enemies. Even the Hawkeyes like the Swiss.
Texas Tech is like Australia - Big, dusty, and a Texas version of "down under". Cowboys like Aussie's drink a lot of beer and carry weapons.
KU is like France - KU is full of socialists and they think they are better than everyone else. This high opinion of themselves is not shared by anyone else in the world. Like France, KU cannot be trusted or counted on during a time of need.
K-State is like Ireland - A gritty, feisty, over-achieving little country with a large inferiority complex. What they lack in resources, they make up by determination and people. Others can't find them on a map, but they like them because they are fun, friendly, and like to drink beer.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
David Silva signs w/ City today
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11679_6260796,00.html
The summer transfer window is shaping up well for City so far. David Silva should give City another creative winger like last season's winter transfer - Adam Johnson. You can never have too many quality players to select from and with City participating in plenty of cup tournaments along with league play, the extra depth will be very evident by season's end. Silva is fresh from being part of Spain's World Cup winning team and his inclusion speaks well of his abilities.
Along with Silva, City have also beefed up the back four with the signing of Jerome Boateng, another World Cup participant for his home country of Germany. I was happy to see Boateng's performances during the Cup and was impressed in the 3rd place game where he crossed in a ball that led to a goal.
They also brought in Yaya Toure, Kolo's brother, from Barcelona. Much like the other two signings, Yaya also represented his home country of the Ivory Coast in the World Cup. Of the three signings so far, this one is the most impressive because of City's ability to convince a player to leave one of the most successful club teams - Barca.
The summer transfer window is shaping up well for City so far. David Silva should give City another creative winger like last season's winter transfer - Adam Johnson. You can never have too many quality players to select from and with City participating in plenty of cup tournaments along with league play, the extra depth will be very evident by season's end. Silva is fresh from being part of Spain's World Cup winning team and his inclusion speaks well of his abilities.
Along with Silva, City have also beefed up the back four with the signing of Jerome Boateng, another World Cup participant for his home country of Germany. I was happy to see Boateng's performances during the Cup and was impressed in the 3rd place game where he crossed in a ball that led to a goal.
They also brought in Yaya Toure, Kolo's brother, from Barcelona. Much like the other two signings, Yaya also represented his home country of the Ivory Coast in the World Cup. Of the three signings so far, this one is the most impressive because of City's ability to convince a player to leave one of the most successful club teams - Barca.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Happy 5th of July
I decided to come to the office today rather than take the day off. One, it saves me from having to burn time off. I'd rather use that to plan for actual time off and/or vacation use. Two, I don't want to get swamped with 4 days of accumulated work if I don't have to. It's tolerable to come in on a Monday and have to catch up from the weekend. When I took Memorial Day off, I learned quickly that 4 days of work is just too much hassle.
I set my alarm this morning even though I could come in whenever I want. I also didn't dress casually today because that's just me. I joked around about coming to work in sweatpants but when it comes down to it, I'm here to work. After going through my morning routine, I got to work earlier than normal because there was no traffic at all on the highways. Not a bad way to start what will likely be an unproductive day.
So what have I accomplished in the half hour since I've gotten to the office? Well, after getting upstairs where my office is, I decided to shoot a quick video from my phone. The office is completely empty and the silence is wonderful. I'll try to link to the video later. I also completed a task that has been long overdue - I changed my voicemail settings from the past accountant to my own recorded messages. I know, right? I should have done that shit on day one!
I'm not sure what the rest of the day entails, although a cup of coffee is calling my name right now. I'll get down to business after that.
I set my alarm this morning even though I could come in whenever I want. I also didn't dress casually today because that's just me. I joked around about coming to work in sweatpants but when it comes down to it, I'm here to work. After going through my morning routine, I got to work earlier than normal because there was no traffic at all on the highways. Not a bad way to start what will likely be an unproductive day.
So what have I accomplished in the half hour since I've gotten to the office? Well, after getting upstairs where my office is, I decided to shoot a quick video from my phone. The office is completely empty and the silence is wonderful. I'll try to link to the video later. I also completed a task that has been long overdue - I changed my voicemail settings from the past accountant to my own recorded messages. I know, right? I should have done that shit on day one!
I'm not sure what the rest of the day entails, although a cup of coffee is calling my name right now. I'll get down to business after that.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Damon Evans arrested for DUI
Facepalm.
A few seasons ago it seemed like the UGA football program was having a hell of a time keeping its players from getting into trouble. Then just this offseason we had Zach Mettenberger get popped for underage possession of alcohol among other charges. Now here's the AD getting a DUI. Driving drunk is a bad idea - let's leave it at that.
The other thing I thought about was the fact that he had a passenger in the vehicle. The 28 year old female in the vehicle was not Kerri Evans - Damon's wife and mother of their two children. Let's call it like it is. When Damon Evans said "she's just a friend", I sure as hell didn't believe him. I'm sure he has plenty of female associates, being the AD and all, but come on now. You're drunk. It's almost midnight. You have a female riding shotgun that isn't your wife.
And this just in... The arresting police officer noted that Evans had a pair of red panties in between his legs. Let's type that again for effect - he had a pair of red panties in between his legs. Yeah, she's just a friend. The officer also noted that Evans gave the following explanation for the panties - "she took them off and I held them because I was just trying to get her home". For real?
We all make mistakes. Hell, we all probably make some big ass mistakes that we really wish we didn't. Getting behind the wheel while drunk is a mistake and can lead to some real tragic shit. Sleeping around on your spouse is also a pretty big mistake. You know what's worse than all that, though? Being a damn liar.
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