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May 26, 2003
It's spargel season here
| It's spargel season here in Germany. While my feelings about this white menance are well known, otherwise it's great to be back in Walldorf at SAP headquarters. I'll be at the Heidelberg Marriott until this Friday. |  |
Posted by sam at 07:46 AM
May 24, 2003
This visit to NY is
This visit to NY is all about the food. Dinner last night at General Store, brunch today at Balthazar, lunch at Peanut Butter & Co. (my 2nd time) and dinner at Lupa. Tomorrow we'll have brunch at 7A and lunch at Shopsin's (from Calvin Trillan). And we picked up a cheescake (plain) from Eileen's.
Needless to say I'm having a great time and I wish I could stay longer.
Posted by sam at 10:20 PM
Happy Birthday Grandma!
I hope you had a great time last weekend. Sorry I missed it.
Posted by sam at 09:47 AM
May 23, 2003
Restroom extortion
So I'm at the Storyville Jazz Club tonight with two colleagues and seven SAP customers. Keep in mind this is a dirty club on Bourbon Street and not some high-class joint. We're having a good time drinking beer and listening to music. I excuse myself and go to the restroom. Two guys are in there wearing monkey suits and 'assisting' patrons.
I take care of business. As soon as I turn around and head towards the sink one of these guys is right on me with the liquid soap. While I wash my hands the other guy places a clean towel on my shoulders for me to dry my hands. I dry off, throw the towel in the basket and start to walk out the door.
I know they're expecting a tip. I'm not down with it for two reasons: 1) it's a small bathroom and there's no room or reason for two guys to stand around getting in the way; 2) I am (and I hope everybody else is as well) perfectly capable of washing and drying my hands all by myself. As I walk out the first guy (with the soap) says "Hey!" and points to the tip jar with a five in it. The other guy puts his hand on my shoulder.
I say "Hey what?" and assess the situation. I figure whatever else might happen is not worth a buck, so I put a dollar in the jar. The first (towel guy) dude puts out his hand to shake mine, pulls me close and says, "hey man, relax." I tell him I am relaxed and walk out.
Posted by sam at 04:19 AM
May 22, 2003
Having a great time in
Having a great time in New Orleans but unfortunately I've had a mild cold for two days and haven't really been able to enjoy myself. I love the food here but sometimes it's too spicy for me. Unfortunately Emeril's was a no go this time. Maybe next time.
My flight leaves for New York (through O'Hare - d'oh!) tomorrow at 7 am.
Posted by sam at 04:49 PM
May 17, 2003
Flying to New Orleans today
Flying to New Orleans today for the Americas' SAP Users' Group annual conference and vendor fair. My main goal for the week is to make it to one of Emeril's three restaurants.
I'll be at the Renaissance Pere Marquette (0.2 mi from Bourbon Street!) until Friday.
Posted by sam at 12:06 PM
May 16, 2003
I still would never have gotten one
"Next time a teenager says, 'Mom if I don't have a phone,' or 'Dad, if I don't have a phone, I'm going to be a nobody,' they are being serious." She's Gotta Have It: Cell Phone from Wired News.
Posted by sam at 04:20 PM
Another great tip
The Wall St. Journal: How to Fake A Hard Day at the Office [from /.]:
"E-mail timers, a standard feature in Microsoft Outlook, let you send e-mails hours after you have gone to bed -- a painless way to suggest to the boss that you are burning the midnight oil. (In Outlook, open up a message, go to "options," and fill in the "do not deliver before" option.)"Usually stories like this take the opposite position; that all these new mobile technologies only lead to work encroaching on formerly free time. It's good to see the slacker view as well.
Posted by sam at 01:32 AM
May 15, 2003
This little pearl of wisdom
This little pearl of wisdom came from Yahoo mail today: Today's tip: Did you know writing in ALL CAPS is considered shouting?
More wisdom from Yahoo: A Drink a Day Improves Overall Heart Health
Posted by sam at 11:37 AM
May 14, 2003
I'm sure Breean would
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I'm sure Breean would look great in a t-shirt from Jump Shot Clothing. But she looks great in anything. |
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Posted by sam at 01:34 AM
May 13, 2003
Can you imagine an Oreo black market?
Suit Seeks to Ban Kids From Eating Oreos. I heard on NPR this morning that so far there are no known incidents of stockpiling.
Posted by sam at 09:59 AM
May 12, 2003
"What makes a good car
"What makes a good car chase scene? I believe it's some combination of cool stuff, dumb stuff and dangerous stuff." A subject true to my heart, car chases.
Posted by sam at 03:28 PM
Happy Mother's Day
I know it was yesterday, but Happy Mother's Day mom! I had a great time at brunch.
Posted by sam at 09:55 AM
May 11, 2003
Why does the NBA even
Why does the NBA even bother with an Eastern Conference? Who wants to watch Detroit and Philadelphia play ugly basketball when you've got the Lakers and San Antonio? Sacramento vs. Dallas is the most excitement the playoffs have seen in the Shaq and Kobe era. I love watching Peja play right now, he's getting better every game. Seth - can you get me a job?
Posted by sam at 11:46 PM
May 09, 2003
This is not good
Apparently I'm almost grown up.
Posted by sam at 10:00 AM
May 08, 2003
Currently NOT in Cupertino, CA
Flight risk: "On March 2, 2003 at 4:12 pm, I disappeared. My name is isabella v., but it's not. I'm twentysomething and I am an international fugitive." Is it for real? Doubtful, but fun reading anyway.
Posted by sam at 12:48 PM
May 07, 2003
Now this is reassuring
Cheney is still on the Halliburton payroll [Scripting News]
Posted by sam at 11:57 AM
May 06, 2003
Fun from ilovebacon.com
"Top Ten Pet Peeves of a Fast Food Employee....... 5) why do people who order a 3 pc meal of greasy chicken and two unhealthy sides order a diet drink?? splurge and get the regular pepsi, your diet has gone to hell now... 1) why do people get nasty over the drive thru speaker?? 1)you cant see us, 2)WE are touching your food, 3)yes, we will drop it on the floor."
Posted by sam at 10:52 AM
May 02, 2003
Smog Report: Half of U.S.
Smog Report: Half of U.S. Still Flunks. Guess which city is #1? Santa Cruz is in the top 20 metro areas with the least ozone air pollution.
Posted by sam at 05:31 PM
Vitamins: More May Be Too
Vitamins: More May Be Too Many:
Researchers say that vitamin supplements cannot correct for a poor diet, that multivitamins have not been shown to prevent any disease and that it is easy to reach high enough doses of certain vitamins and minerals to actually increase the risk of disease.
No longer, the experts say, are they concerned about vitamin deficits. Those are almost unheard of today, even with the population eating less than ideal diets and skimping on fruits and vegetables. Instead, the concern is with the dangers of vitamin excess.
Posted by sam at 12:36 PM