So it looks like the other winner of the contest forfeited. As a result, I got both spots on the trip, so I get to take a guest! I am so exited! I decided to take my mom and use this as her birthday gift. Hey, if you're broke you've got to be creative. For the included dinner I chose the lobster tail, she chose the rack of lamb. I will post pics and an update when I return from my Toronto adventure.
This comes as a nice break from all the grad school projects that are piled on my shoulders (which are all due next Thursday). I just finished a 43 page classification project, WHEW!
ps. I am feeling kind of lucky today, maybe its time to play the Lotto.
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12/02/2005 12:59 #23002
Winner's Update12/01/2005 21:28 #23001
I WON!!!!Look everyone, I WON! 
I get to go on a trip this Sat. YAY!
I get to go on a trip this Sat. YAY!
11/29/2005 17:42 #23000
For that extra special xmas presentAnyone want to buy me an Xmas present?
I promise to try it out with who ever does...hee hee.
The Body Bouncer
Make sure you watch the video in the upper right hand corner.
I promise to try it out with who ever does...hee hee.
The Body Bouncer
Make sure you watch the video in the upper right hand corner.
metalpeter - 11/29/05 19:27
The problem with asking someome to buy it for you is that then you have to try it out with them, and they might not be someone you would be willing to do that with :-) . That does look like a lot of fun. I won't to know who where the lucky people who got to test it out to make sure it works.
The problem with asking someome to buy it for you is that then you have to try it out with them, and they might not be someone you would be willing to do that with :-) . That does look like a lot of fun. I won't to know who where the lucky people who got to test it out to make sure it works.
jason - 11/29/05 18:17
crap, i'm poor. looks like fun though!
crap, i'm poor. looks like fun though!
paul - 11/29/05 17:59
WHoa that thing is crazy.
WHoa that thing is crazy.
10/27/2005 14:27 #22999
In response to Robin's postI think the question to ponder here is, are women in positions of power expected to behave differently than men historically have? It is perhaps a misconstrued notion that women are supposed to be nurturers and caregivers, operate with kindness and consideration and thwart off corruption and abuse of power.
Historically women, who have held positions of great power, have not been so nice. Contemporary leaders such as Thatcher, Imelda Marcos and Indira Gandhi have shown to be just as cold as their male counterparts. I won't even delve into historical female leaders, but they don't fear well either. Why these women behave the way they do is up for speculation. Maybe they have something to prove in a male dominated world. Maybe it is just human nature, male or female, to fall under the spell of absolute power.
Nevertheless, I think it is wrong to expect women to behave differently than men do, because of their perceived and perhaps imposed, "nurture" expectations. I personally resent when people expect me to behave "womanly". Caring and nurturing does not come to me naturally, and I resent those who assume it does. We don't teach our daughters to covet power, to appreciate it, and to desire it. Our boys know how to do that. They are taught through sports, in school, in political offices, and even through and in, interpersonal relationships.
I can guarantee you things would be a lot different if we taught boys to be kind, giving, gentle and nurturing while teaching girls to be aggressive, challenging and just plain hungry. Maybe the playing fields would even out a bit.
Historically women, who have held positions of great power, have not been so nice. Contemporary leaders such as Thatcher, Imelda Marcos and Indira Gandhi have shown to be just as cold as their male counterparts. I won't even delve into historical female leaders, but they don't fear well either. Why these women behave the way they do is up for speculation. Maybe they have something to prove in a male dominated world. Maybe it is just human nature, male or female, to fall under the spell of absolute power.
Nevertheless, I think it is wrong to expect women to behave differently than men do, because of their perceived and perhaps imposed, "nurture" expectations. I personally resent when people expect me to behave "womanly". Caring and nurturing does not come to me naturally, and I resent those who assume it does. We don't teach our daughters to covet power, to appreciate it, and to desire it. Our boys know how to do that. They are taught through sports, in school, in political offices, and even through and in, interpersonal relationships.
I can guarantee you things would be a lot different if we taught boys to be kind, giving, gentle and nurturing while teaching girls to be aggressive, challenging and just plain hungry. Maybe the playing fields would even out a bit.
joshua - 10/28/05 00:21
You aren't going to like some of the things I have to say to you concerning this, but oh well.
57% of college students are now female, women have reached the height of success in business, the arts, etc. The system is rigged to make things more "equal" but in the real world its simply artificially tipped the balance to make things more fair which I support completely. I think we can officially stop the debate on womens' equality, though - I've heard even women say that.
About attitudes - women have traditionally been the nurturers throughout human history. Its fair to say that its a fact of our nature, and you could even ignore humans and look at other mammals and come to the same conclusion. So you don't find yourself to be a particularly good nurturer? I don't think thats strange at all. Actually, I've seen alot of women (some of whom you've named) who perform "manly" duties as well if not better than men. Performing jobs isn't about sex, its about a role that you are expected to play. If you can't play that role, male or female, you shouldn't be in the position. Strength isn't about sex - it never was and never will be.
Sensitivity training for kids is a bad idea because its unneccessary. If you are a good parent you would teach all of your kids things like mutual respect, kindness, treating people the way you want to be treated, in addition to things like being strong, being unafraid to speak up, sticking up for yourself and each other, going for what you want, etc. These are traits that always should be learned at home. Either from your mother or your father!
You aren't going to like some of the things I have to say to you concerning this, but oh well.
57% of college students are now female, women have reached the height of success in business, the arts, etc. The system is rigged to make things more "equal" but in the real world its simply artificially tipped the balance to make things more fair which I support completely. I think we can officially stop the debate on womens' equality, though - I've heard even women say that.
About attitudes - women have traditionally been the nurturers throughout human history. Its fair to say that its a fact of our nature, and you could even ignore humans and look at other mammals and come to the same conclusion. So you don't find yourself to be a particularly good nurturer? I don't think thats strange at all. Actually, I've seen alot of women (some of whom you've named) who perform "manly" duties as well if not better than men. Performing jobs isn't about sex, its about a role that you are expected to play. If you can't play that role, male or female, you shouldn't be in the position. Strength isn't about sex - it never was and never will be.
Sensitivity training for kids is a bad idea because its unneccessary. If you are a good parent you would teach all of your kids things like mutual respect, kindness, treating people the way you want to be treated, in addition to things like being strong, being unafraid to speak up, sticking up for yourself and each other, going for what you want, etc. These are traits that always should be learned at home. Either from your mother or your father!
ajay - 10/27/05 14:48
Food for thought: so called "oppressive" countries have had more woman leaders than "progressive" countries.
Example: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Phillipines, Indonesia, etc. have had strong woman leaders.
What about the US, UK, Germany, France, etc.?
Aside: when I hear people complain about women's rights in the so-called "Third World", I like to remind them about the famous US women presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries of Defense, Treasury and State... ;)
Food for thought: so called "oppressive" countries have had more woman leaders than "progressive" countries.
Example: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Phillipines, Indonesia, etc. have had strong woman leaders.
What about the US, UK, Germany, France, etc.?
Aside: when I hear people complain about women's rights in the so-called "Third World", I like to remind them about the famous US women presidents, vice-presidents, secretaries of Defense, Treasury and State... ;)
10/20/2005 11:42 #22998
cameraOk, as soon as the battery in my camera is charged I will post a pic.
congradulations. While in Tropical Toronto have a mai tai for all us freezing back in Buffalo.