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Starting over...again   
03:04pm 13/07/2009
  Well, the job search begins anew. I've put my resume back up on Monster (though I'm hating their editing tool). Heck, I've even gone and joined LinkedIN. So, if anyone is interested at all, I can be seen here.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/markcogan
 
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The month of July is to be stricken from all future calendars   
02:22pm 10/07/2009
 
mood: crushed
At the very least, mine anyway. For the second time, the week after my birthday has heralded the abrupt termination of my employment. Sometimes I wonder if doing government work is worth the level of crap I have to deal with, only to be given the boot when I'm no longer required. The lack of professional courtesy I've experienced on just about every contract has me thinking that perhaps the private sector has use for my various skills, talents, and willingness to "make it work right".
 
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Home Exercise Eqiupment <=> Torture Device   
02:57pm 11/04/2009
 
mood: pooped
Ok, maybe not. But after that first full run on our new exercise bike, I feel like I've been through some kind of intense interrogation session with our boys at Gitmo. Oh wait, nevermind, the US doesn't do that...I do.

It was pretty good, actually. A 20-minute step run. Ended up peddling just a hair under 4 miles. Not too bad for someone who hasn't been exercising regularly in like...ever? That's day one. We'll check back in on Monday for the next run.

Hopefully this will be the beginning of a new me. It's hard to be sexy evil with a beer gut.
 
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Joining in the fun...   
03:50pm 07/04/2009
  Because it's...fun.  
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I may be crazy but...   
05:55pm 04/03/2009
 
mood: scared
Is it just me, or is something seriously wrong with the new Comcast commercials? Am I alone here? Or does anyone else find the monotone, almost flat, singing a little...creepy.

To me, it sounds like they took people, locked them in a room, pointed a gun at their heads, handed them a piece of paper, and said, "sing this!"

Someone, please, tell me I'm not crazy.
 
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And with that   
12:08pm 20/01/2009
  The revolution ends, and the transfer of power is complete.  
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And while I am lucid for a few minutes...   
05:48pm 31/12/2008
  Happy Birthday, [info]platypusgirl.  
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I am t3h sick   
05:39pm 31/12/2008
  Norovirus, FTL.

Sadder part is that it seems that I contracted it from my favorite Mexican food restaurant. Meh. I'm under blankets at the moment, but I'm feeling another hot spell coming on. Add to that the body and headaches and this is just a great big ball of suck to end off the year.

2008, you may pack out your desk early and go...NOW.
 
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Not a good start   
08:34am 09/12/2008
 
mood: sad
Well, I didn't get far today before getting into a collision with another vehicle. I'm ok, but the front end of my little Fit isn't looking so good. No one was injured, and just the 2 cars were involved. So, here's to a bit of insurance company h3ll.
 
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Holiday Meme....slightly modified   
04:12pm 02/12/2008
 
mood: silly
Dear Santa...

Dear Santa,

This year I've been busy!

In April [info]jerro1 and I donated clothes to the needy (11 points). In July I put money in [info]ketster's expired parking meter (14 points). Last Friday I broke [info]not_from_stars's X-Box (-12 points). In June I invaded Iraq, broke it, and couldn't glue it back together before Mom got home (-1012 points). Last week I pulled [info]snidegrrl's hair (-5 points).

Overall, I've been naughty (-1004 points). For Christmas I deserve a lump of coal!

Sincerely,
George W. Bush

Write your letter to Santa! Enter your LJ username:
 
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Because some achievements are more entertaining than others...   
08:58pm 26/11/2008
  Shield your eyes... )  
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Hey, California   
05:05pm 07/11/2008
  You f***ed up.

http://theinated.livejournal.com/164657.html

Posted here so that more people will go and see this.
 
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Because it needs to be said   
06:18pm 29/10/2008
  Copy this sentence into your livejournal if you're in a heterosexual marriage, and you don't want it "protected" by the bigots who think that gay marriage hurts it somehow.  
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For I am not smart   
06:44pm 10/10/2008
 
mood: contemplative
This stuff with the markets, the economy and whatnot. No, not even close to smart about this. I know it worries me, I know things are suck for a lot of people. But I do not know the deep stuff about how, why, and what's going to happen.

So, I turn to smart people. People who make it their job to know this stuff. I present, smart people talking about money:

http://money.cnn.com/2008/10/10/pf/minds_over_money.moneymag/index.htm?postversion=2008101010

Not sure this makes me feel better about how things are now. But I am feeling a little better about the fact that people who know this stuff can point to thing, say what it means, and give me some assurance that 8 months from now we're not all going to be sitting on our rooftops with shotguns...
 
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McCain, you're a douchenozzle   
03:32pm 24/09/2008
 
mood: infuriated
You need to just shut the fuck up now and stop talking. Really. We need to focus on the economy, not the election? Funny, but I think the Obama campaign has been saying this all along. And now you come along and suggest "canceling" the debate this week to work on the economy. If you were so concerned about the economy, why didn't you suggest working more on it BEFORE YOU REALIZED OBAMA IS GOING TO KICK YOUR ASS ON TV IN 2 DAYS???

Though, honestly, you're right, cancel the debate. There is nothing you can say now that would convince me you are the better candidate. And your choice for First MILF is no winner either. Just....just shut up and go away now.
 
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The Controversial Survey   
07:21pm 22/09/2008
  And behind door number one... )  
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Home safe   
11:18pm 02/09/2008
  The House of Slack has returned safely from Dragon Con. A grand time was had by all. Maybe and update will be tomorrow...

*splat*
 
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Arriaval   
10:02am 29/08/2008
  We're here in Atlanta, at DragonCon. Trip was uneventful, hooray. To those who are here, or will be, see ya in a few hours.  
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T-minus 10 hours and counting   
08:59am 27/08/2008
  In 10 hours, we leave for Dragon*Con. Last night I made the decision to take today off as well. It was a last minute executive decision based on the fact that I was just plain exhausted. If I didn't get a decent night's sleep, I'd be in no shape to drive tonight, even if I did get a nap before we hit the road.

Waiting for coffee to kick in, then packing. I so need this vacation.
 
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Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage   
09:08pm 23/08/2008
 

MyHeritage: Celebrity Collage - Ancestry search - Vintage photos

 
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