Archive for August, 2007

Do you know what Phosgene is?  Apparently neither did the border police 11 years ago when they allowed the World War I chemical weapon substance enter the U.S. from Iraq.  Or did they know?   The items were clearly marked on shipping manifests 11 years ago, but went through security to be stored in a  Manhattan office building used by the UN.

We are concerned about screening passengers for things in their toothpaste, while the government is carrying toxic materials onto our commercial airliners?

Phosgene can be used as a chemical weapon, and was used extensively in World War I as a choking agent. Both phosgene gas and liquid can damage skin, eyes, nose, throat and lungs.  The material was in a liquid state when re-discovered this past week.  According to police, the substance poses no danger to the public at large.

I found this great reference on phosgene here.

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• I really, really need something to pick up my spirits on podcasting/blogging today. #

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• @cc_chapman thought about driving to ChiTown to meet up with everybody this wknd, but see its sold out. bummed. #
• having css issues on beta.gatheringofgamers.com. trying to fill holes. #

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One of the hard things for me about sticking to a “diet” is the fact that I can’t cook.  Or rather, I don’t THINK that I can cook, because its so much easier to go to Wendys and get that Spicy Chicken sandwich with fries – Biggie size.

Last night on Dateline (ABC) I saw mention of The Abs Diet, a bestseller that not only says why foods work, but includes 12 major foods that are “good” that can be mixed any way you want.   And the best part – the menus / recipes are “male friendly.”

So here is the start of day #1 on The Abs Diet.   Dinner consisted of a serving of “Macho Meatballs.”   I am about ready for my snack of handful of Almonds as we speak.   Now, I have never made my own meatballs before, but these were SO GOOD.  Plus, I have enough to nuke and eat about 3 more dinners throughout the week.

I also bought some new “take and go” storage containers so I can take things to work instead of eating out every day.   Those frozen dinners can’t hold a candle to the menus that The Abs Diet has, I can’t wait to try more.   I am so impressed with the book, and my meatball creation, I had to take a photo.

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• Whens the last time I actually found something useful from Pirillo’s twitter posts? I like supporting Iowans, but the autoposts are fluff #
• @cc_chapman is there a secret compartment behind the fake grandfather clock? #
• Viddler lets you to put"popup comments" on your vid as it plays. Thinking of using it in an application at work. http://www.viddler.com/ #
• @Jerseytodd with or without excess lead from china? #
• @cspenn know of any "good" grant-writing podcasts? #
• oops, dont think Chris is following me #

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• home… for now. What day is it again? #
• 131 days until Christmas. are you ready? #
• @cc_chapman Mauhahaaaa. Wait until you see my next simple site. #
• several goals to bust through today. invite a friend and some pag-pag-pagination. Hopefully a cool networking story to share #
• @jerseytodd I much prefer networking with LinkedIn #
• Simple web site. maybe too simple http://www.howmanydaysuntilchristmas.com (for CC) #

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• Someday I will have to fully master why people think THEY can procrastinate forever, then turn something over to you and want it right NOW #
• Dangerous diversion – http://www.handdrawngames.com/DesktopTD/Game.asp #

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• finally hooked up Twitter Tools to wordpress like CC. very cool. #
• too many people "requiring" my time lately. Starting to irk me. #

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It’s always a good feeling when you receive an unexpected check in the mail, no matter how small.  Yesterday I received one of my semi-annual royalty checks from my book, Kids in the Biz.   All my visions of making millions of dollars were shattered a long time ago, so I was very content to deposit a much, much, much smaller but nice incidental-money check.

Now all I need is about oh… 20-30X that amount and I’d be good.

• @JerseyTodd – I totally forgot about Blingo – congrats! #
• @JerseyTodd – thats your second time, isnt it? #
• @jerseytodd LOL #
• hm #

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