Jim's Journal

11/04/2008 08:31 #46507

Voted (Barack +1)
Category: politics

The line wasn't bad at all. Our old school mechanical voting booths are actually pretty awesome. The only bad part of the experience was that I almost missed the referendum above the political offices.

Not sure what I'll be doing tonight, but probably will be at the Erie County Democratic Headquarters with (e:James) once he's done working.

If Virginia and Florida are both called for Obama before 8pm, it's going to be a huge night for him. Otherwise we may be up very, very late :)

Detailed info on poll closing times across the country:

Don't forget to vote, even if it's not for my guy, Obama.

heidi - 11/04/08 13:55
I voted at the Summer retirement place too! No line for my 01, whatever that means. (precinct #? is there more than one precinct in the voting location? I can't even figure out how many state reps & senators there are. where's an 8th grade civics teacher when ya need them? can i get a crash course in NY state civics?)

mrmike - 11/04/08 08:39
Me too, sad that it took longer to get coffee (Spot ran out) than it did to vote over at the Summer Richmond Retirement Home.

janelle - 11/04/08 08:33
I took care of my civic business this morning, too. I hope the day goes smoothly.

11/01/2008 21:44 #46468

Election Countdown
Category: politics

Today is Saturday. The election is Tuesday. I can't wait for it to be over - I can't stop paying attention to it. Will miss it, too, it's very exciting this year.

Don't forget to vote!

tinypliny - 11/02/08 00:09
I wish I could!

10/30/2008 10:37 #46423

Synchronized Debating
Category: politics

(from

keep an eye out for 'my friends' at the end of the clip)

On a side note, I hardly know what to do with myself while I'm on vacation. I've already checked in with work twice this morning to see if they need me. Sigh...

My goal today is to finish learning map/reduce in CouchDB views, maybe posting that here will be incentive to finish it :)

heidi - 10/30/08 17:46
You're on vacation, don't work! Pretend you're in Timbuktu and can't call work! Don't learn new programming! Eat good food, read silly books, watch movies with Drew... so much to do other than work!

<giggle>

I'm so jealous.

jim - 10/30/08 11:59
That's OK, neither would he :)

drew - 10/30/08 11:57
James might have to do go to school, but I wouldn't say he has class.

-ZING!

jim - 10/30/08 11:51
Tina Fey? But of course I shall come. James has class, however.

drew - 10/30/08 11:46
you come to our house tonight!

terry - 10/30/08 11:28
that's just great, I new I wasn't really having deja-vous. They actually were saying the exact same things every time.

10/29/2008 10:38 #46405

Official!
Category: work

My new position is actually a position, instead of some de-facto thing! I clarified that I have the authority to back up my responsibilities, and my Projects Manager title will be made public to everyone next week when my boss gets back from vacation. Happy day :)

matthew - 10/29/08 20:41
Congrats!

jim - 10/29/08 20:31
We'll be there for sure!

tinypliny - 10/29/08 20:28
(e:jim) !! (e:matthew) and I desperately want to know whether you are the zombilicious (e:james) are going to grace everyone with your breathlessly anticipated presence this weekend! :)

tinypliny - 10/29/08 18:25
OMG!!!!!
C>O>N>G>R>A>T>U>L>A>T>I>O>N>S!!!!!! You are the best!! :D

museumchick - 10/29/08 14:21
Congratulations!

jim - 10/29/08 12:50
No office :(

paul - 10/29/08 12:40
So do you have an actual office now?

paul - 10/29/08 12:29
Thats awesome.

james - 10/29/08 11:19
Way to go. You will whip that office into an efficient programming labor camp!

janelle - 10/29/08 11:11
Congratulations Jim! Sounds like you have a great place to work and a good career ahead of you!

10/28/2008 11:58 #46384

ALL MUSIC VIDEOS EVER
Category: culture

MTv just posted an archive of all music videos in their archives:

Check it out here:

Super-sweet. And embeddable.

mrmike - 10/29/08 13:27
So that's why they aren't being shown on tv now.

libertad - 10/28/08 15:07
That is awesome. you can even make them full screen.

morgan - 10/28/08 12:55
This makes me happy inside.

mrdeadlier - 10/28/08 12:30
holy snap