Not as successful as last week, of course it's hard to achieve 5 days straight for two weeks in a row, but this week was nonetheless the most I could have done regarding the circumstances.
I rode a total of 3 days, all at the beginning of the week, refrained from riding on Thursday due to after work related errands I needed to accomplish, and I took Friday off from work, therefore no bike riding on that day either.
The weather had started out a bit cool at the beginning of the week, but gradually warmed up with each passing day. There has been no influential rain to speak of at all.
Otherwise it was an uneventful 3 days this week. Still haven't filled up my gas tank, and prices shot up overnight Monday for some reason. Within a few hours, prices went from $3.99 to $4.17 per gallon. As of today, it's pretty much come most of the way back down to $4.03.
In other news, the treads on my bike tires are becoming seriously worn down, especially the rear tire where it is almost completely flat and smooth. Within the next few weeks I will definitely have to get them replaced.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Listless Lists: Elementary School Memories
1. Trapper Keepers
2. Scholastic book fairs
3. Playing "Heads Up, Seven Up"
4. Back-To-School supplies list
5. Drying Elmer's Glue on one's hand and peeling it off
6. Dewey Decimal System / library card catalogs
7. Show and Tell
8. Being the "line leader"
9. Shoebox dioramas
10. Wide ruled loose leaf paper
11. Crayola crayon box, 64-count, with built in sharpener
12. Dodgeball / kickball/ foursquare
13. Oregon Trail on an Apple Macintosh II
14. Learning cursive
15. Buying milk at lunch for $0.10
2. Scholastic book fairs
3. Playing "Heads Up, Seven Up"
4. Back-To-School supplies list
5. Drying Elmer's Glue on one's hand and peeling it off
6. Dewey Decimal System / library card catalogs
7. Show and Tell
8. Being the "line leader"
9. Shoebox dioramas
10. Wide ruled loose leaf paper
11. Crayola crayon box, 64-count, with built in sharpener
12. Dodgeball / kickball/ foursquare
13. Oregon Trail on an Apple Macintosh II
14. Learning cursive
15. Buying milk at lunch for $0.10
Monday, May 21, 2012
Phone Check
At the beginning of this month, I attended a private, advanced screening of The Avengers. Since the blockbuster film had not yet opened to the general public, security was very tight, and understandably so.
Forms of identification required, RSVP confirmation proof, metal detectors, and the temporary seizure of all cell phones were policies heavily enforced that night. Any electronic device was not allowed in the theater mainly due to piracy issues, seeing that most devices can now easily record video, and were forfeited before we could enter.
After the film was over, which as a side note I'm must say was one of the most thoroughly enjoyable films I've seen in a long time, we all got our cell phones back without a hitch. The process got me wondering though; how come more movie theaters can't simply do this on a regular basis?
Have people turn over their cell phones to designated staff before they can enter the theater.
At the advanced screening it was quite the simple affair, like a coat check, but for one's phone. You hand over your cell to the attendant, he places it in a numbered envelope or bin, then you receive a corresponding ticket with matching numbers so you can reclaim your device after you exit the facility.
Despite the large number of people attending the advanced screening, it only took less than half a minute to check my cell phone in and less than 2 minutes to get it back. It was barely a hassle and I would gladly do it each time I am out to see a film if it meant that I would be guaranteed a more pleasant experience after doing so.
Think about it, if all moviegoers are forced to hand over their cell phone before they can enter a theater, then you immediately eliminate annoying ass clowns from making a phone call during a film, or constantly texting, or ruining the atmosphere of a theater by illuminating it with the blinding light from the phone screen.
Also, it could cut down on some film piracy too I guess. That's not really a concern for me...I'm just interested in enacting a "no cell phone" policy inside theaters as a way to deter inconsiderate cell phone users from ruining what should always be an uninterrupted viewing experience, for myself, and for every other level-headed person in attendance.
I'm sure there is probably some liability issues from the theater's end, after all, they would be temporarily responsible for other people's property. Though, I'm sure the liability isn't that great and it wouldn't really be difficult to implement some type of policy like this or tack it on to the venue's already extensive insurance coverage.
Forms of identification required, RSVP confirmation proof, metal detectors, and the temporary seizure of all cell phones were policies heavily enforced that night. Any electronic device was not allowed in the theater mainly due to piracy issues, seeing that most devices can now easily record video, and were forfeited before we could enter.
After the film was over, which as a side note I'm must say was one of the most thoroughly enjoyable films I've seen in a long time, we all got our cell phones back without a hitch. The process got me wondering though; how come more movie theaters can't simply do this on a regular basis?
Have people turn over their cell phones to designated staff before they can enter the theater.
At the advanced screening it was quite the simple affair, like a coat check, but for one's phone. You hand over your cell to the attendant, he places it in a numbered envelope or bin, then you receive a corresponding ticket with matching numbers so you can reclaim your device after you exit the facility.
Despite the large number of people attending the advanced screening, it only took less than half a minute to check my cell phone in and less than 2 minutes to get it back. It was barely a hassle and I would gladly do it each time I am out to see a film if it meant that I would be guaranteed a more pleasant experience after doing so.
Think about it, if all moviegoers are forced to hand over their cell phone before they can enter a theater, then you immediately eliminate annoying ass clowns from making a phone call during a film, or constantly texting, or ruining the atmosphere of a theater by illuminating it with the blinding light from the phone screen.
Also, it could cut down on some film piracy too I guess. That's not really a concern for me...I'm just interested in enacting a "no cell phone" policy inside theaters as a way to deter inconsiderate cell phone users from ruining what should always be an uninterrupted viewing experience, for myself, and for every other level-headed person in attendance.
I'm sure there is probably some liability issues from the theater's end, after all, they would be temporarily responsible for other people's property. Though, I'm sure the liability isn't that great and it wouldn't really be difficult to implement some type of policy like this or tack it on to the venue's already extensive insurance coverage.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Bike Log: Year 2, Week 9
Biking to work for five days straight is a rare and difficult feat. Last year, it took me until mid-August to finally attain such an accomplishment. But here we are, the third week of May, and I have already done just that.
Each of the 5 days I rode to work this week were for the most part uneventful, with the daily exception of a few inattentive motorists causing some kind of brief conflict. I must say though, yelling angrily at drivers, while on my bike, has become a new favorite hobby of mine. Whether they cut me, come barreling out of an alleyway, block the crosswalk, or don't even see me because they're too busy looking elsewhere, I get some pleasure out of yelling at them to tell them what a fucking moron they are and how close they just came to hitting me.
There was no rain this week, at least not during the daytime hours, and temperatures were for the most part in the mid to high 70's, with a cooler than normal Wednesday being the only exception. All the conditions were just right and favorable enough for me to gain a glorious 5 straight days this early in the year.
My car is obviously then still on the same tank of gas, and prices have continued to drop since I last filled up. Knowing my luck, when I do eventually have to fill up again, I'm sure gas prices will be back on the rise. Prices were at $4.07 per gallon last week and today it has come down to $3.99. That's the first time I've seen it below the $4 mark in a long time.
Each of the 5 days I rode to work this week were for the most part uneventful, with the daily exception of a few inattentive motorists causing some kind of brief conflict. I must say though, yelling angrily at drivers, while on my bike, has become a new favorite hobby of mine. Whether they cut me, come barreling out of an alleyway, block the crosswalk, or don't even see me because they're too busy looking elsewhere, I get some pleasure out of yelling at them to tell them what a fucking moron they are and how close they just came to hitting me.
There was no rain this week, at least not during the daytime hours, and temperatures were for the most part in the mid to high 70's, with a cooler than normal Wednesday being the only exception. All the conditions were just right and favorable enough for me to gain a glorious 5 straight days this early in the year.
My car is obviously then still on the same tank of gas, and prices have continued to drop since I last filled up. Knowing my luck, when I do eventually have to fill up again, I'm sure gas prices will be back on the rise. Prices were at $4.07 per gallon last week and today it has come down to $3.99. That's the first time I've seen it below the $4 mark in a long time.
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