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Goyte

2012-03-16T21:51:00.002-07:00

This band is great and the video is even better!!

have a great weekend.

-TBURROUGHS

The Day Dolly Was Born

2012-02-22T21:20:00.000-08:00

I am sure many of you have had this day marked on your calendar all year, this is the day 15 years ago a Scottish scientist cloned a sheep. Dolly.

Although Dolly is now dead, and has been for 9 years, this was a big day for the scientific community. For me this day encompassed two things, my two favorite subjects, Recess and Lunch..I was in 4th grade so sheep, much less cloned ones, were not on my mind. To busy trading Pokemon cards.

Now if your thinking to yourself "Hmm...cloned sheep that would be cool if I could be cloned" Stop, Dolly died from lung failure at the age of 6. I guess sometimes the best person at playing god is, well, God.

Insert Nerd with Sheep & Over Sized Glasses.

-TBURROUGHS

The Day Enron Ended

2012-02-19T09:09:00.000-08:00

On this day back in 2004 Enron's CEO was charged with fraud and sent to prison for 21 years for a bit of shady accounting, after my current Accounting class I could tell you why but that would probably interest you about as much as a good twilight novel.

So rather than do that I thought I would post great hair style I found.

Happy Sunday.

Great new band to check out, Of Monsters & Men.

-TBURROUGHS

Happy Kosovo Independence Day

2012-02-16T21:36:00.000-08:00


Now this is a Prank I can appreciate.

As you can tell I'm back. short update.

5. I now have a dog named thunder horse. I'll post a picture of the little guy soon.

4. I'm taking Intermediate Accounting online. I would relate the experience to watching Hostel.

3. Yes I did graduate this last May with a Business degree in Finance.

2. I work at a large regional bank as a personal banker. call me Super Banker or SB for short.

1. I still have a super hot girlfriend. Super HOT.

0. I live in a one bedroom apartment without tivo.

-1. I'm glad to be back!

Have a killer weekend.

-TBURROUGHS

Pulling a fast one...

2011-09-09T11:26:00.000-07:00

The Fantasy Football Season officially kicked off last night with the Packers and Saints. Notice how I didn't say the NFL season, well it is my belief that most people now watch football a little more for the fantasy team aspect than "Their Team," I mean who is really a fan of the Titans anyway...BUT we all have (or lust after those who have) Chris Johnson on their team.

I have written a ton of blogs to be posted but not a single one has been good enough for you, ( my readers) and/or I just haven't finished them.

Some things to check out and be blogged about later...

Charlie Sheen has a Movie coming out ( yes I could stop here but there's MORE)
That nut ball with all the kids show is finally canceled and she is going to have to go back to work...oooo bummer...(my level of sympathy is very low on this one)
Lil Wayne and Jay-Z both released new fantastic albums

I would provide more creative banter and insightful writing but it's lunch time...my stomach takes precedence this time!!

Dream Team Huh?

This guy makes daft punk cool

2011-07-26T07:00:00.000-07:00

I normally dont and wont make a habit of posting videos on here, but there is a site that I visit almost everyday called todaysbigthing.com This video was on there, and its pretty dang cool.

Make sure you have sound before watching it! Enjoy!!

Back on the blog horse...

2011-07-23T09:04:00.000-07:00

I know it has been a while and I’m not even going to draw you back in with promises of many more blogs, in reality this will be come more of a weekly occurrence, life is just to busy to try for much more at this time. Okay, a bit of an update on where the author of this very esteemed blog has been up to. I have moved into a new place (moving is like watching Jon Stamos on Full House, you don’t want to do it but you just have to because that’s life) The new apartment I moved into should be awesome but I currently have no living room due to the piles of boxes and the kitchen is, well the size of Nicholas Cages tax bill after the IRS came knocking.) The other major change is a new job! I am an Accountant now, yes, I have cubical full of stacks of Bank Reconciliations and Income Statements. I think I dream about excel at night, but the company I work for is awesome as are the people I work with, so I cant really ask for more! (Well maybe Fridays off and to actually leave at 5, but beggars cant be choosers)

Other than these changes everything else is the same, Obama is still trying to help “Everyone”, Lebron still lives in South Beach with his talents, and Abilene is still auditing for “The glimpse of Hell award”, yesterday was 37 days of 100+ degree weather this year.

Have a great weekend

The New Job

2011-07-04T15:05:00.000-07:00

I have been and sadly may continue to be on blogging hiatus...I have a new job! Yes, that's great but because of this new joy in my life I have less time for all you blog readers out there.

Just an update..

The new job is great, I am learning so much and meeting so many new people. The company I work for could not be better (well if we were able to wear flipflops and listen to lil wayne at work maybe)..In the rest of the world, summer is great..lots of sun and fun..

In other news there is a new True Blood, Weeds, and The Big C on television, and soon Big Brother 13 and the final season of Entourage will be on as well! I know that you guys are all as excited about these events as I am. If you are in need of a new show I always recommend True Blood. This season is no different!

Canada...The Land of the Socialist...

2011-06-21T08:00:00.000-07:00

That's where I am right now, I found a way to make it Auto Post while I am off and far away from all things Internet...

Like I said, I'm in Canada with my family on one last family vacation! When I heard that we were off to Canada I did what I always do..Hit up Wikipedia..Here are a few interesting/cool things I found out about or neighbors to the north.

Vancouver initially existed for one sole purpose and that is GOLD, the entire area was full of people looking for it during the Gold Rush of the 1800's..They became an official city in 1886 naming it after George Vancouver, the city did burn down two months later and was rebuilt..(Who helped discover this area as well as Hawaii and part of Alaska)

Vancouver is known as the Hollywood of the North, only L.A. and New York film more movies in North America. (260 were filmed in 2008)...

I continued to read the Wikipedia, but there wasn't alot of things that I felt would really interest my audience, (also considering 25% of "My Audience" will be with me)

So how about a riot photo?

I'll be back to blogging much more often when I return to the states and internet.

Don't forget to click on an ad or two!

A few Pictures...

2011-06-19T14:36:00.000-07:00

These are a few pictures I have picked up over the year of Internet browsing at Citizens Bank...Enjoy

The end of banking for me...

2011-06-17T12:47:00.000-07:00

Well today was my last day at the bank! (If you didn’t know I've been serving as Sr. Vice-President at a local bank in Abilene for the past 3 years) And I am moving on to bigger and better things! I will be adding to the resume by working at FDLIC...I will be a "Staff Accountant" The prospect of this is exciting and scary! (I have a Finance degree, not Accounting)

I have loved my time at the bank, I have learned a little (I make dang good popcorn) and met some great people..But now it is time to move on!!! SEE YA LATER bank! HELLO ACCOUNTING!

I will try to work a blog or two in from my vacation next week in beautiful Vancouver Canada! Assuming I have time to, I plan to do a lot of rioting while I'm there!!

Kill the TV...

2011-06-15T14:59:00.000-07:00

As Netflix grows in popularity, and Hulu seems to have fewer annoying commercials, the idea of paying a traditional cable or satellite bill has less and less appeal. I personally have now been without cable TV for 4 going on 5 months now (I know this sounds like an AA meeting, but it wasn't that bad). Personally, I haven't really missed it! One of the things I really don't miss is the $70.00 bill each month! (The Real House Wives of ______, aren't worth that)!

Since venturing into the land of fewer pixels, I have picked up a few ways of getting a fix (I'm on step 5 of 12)..here are a few:

Netflix:

The first is Netflix, it's awesome! You can pay 8.99 a month to watch unlimited content on your TV, computer, Wii, or iPhone (there are many more options, these are the ones I happen to use). They have sooo much great content, but I'll stay away from the movies since this is "Killing the TV.." and not "Killing your local Blockbuster".. I guess Red Box kinda did that one for me....I digress, Netflix TV library is ever growing, but a few of my personal favorites include: Californication, Mad Men, Spartacus, The Office, Studio 60 (great show, btw). There is such a wide selection, and you can start watching on one device and pick up later that day on another.

Netflix: A+

The World Wide Web:

The Web is huge, no one would have ever guessed that it would play the roles it does in our lives today, no not even you Mark Cuban and Al Gore. You can watch just about any show out there by simply tying in..." Dancing with the Stars Full Episode" now you may have to deal with Japanese subtitles, and this is no where as neat and simple as Netflix, but its FREE! There are also sites like Hulu out there that allow you to watch current shows at the price of watching a 30 second commercial by Ford. There are also similar sites by all the major TV networks...worth a look and once again they are FREE and current shows, both of which you can not get with Netflix...

The World Wide Web: B+

Friends...
Yup, we all have them, so use them! There are some things that the above options just can't cover, like Live Sporting Events, but isn't it a lot cheaper, and maybe even more fun to take over some food or drinks, and take advantage of your dumb friend who is still paying those high bills.

Friends: B-

Options not mentioned:

The Pirate Bay or other download sites (A++ if you don't get caught, D- if you do)

Antenna..Picks up all the basic channels in HD for free (A+ its cheap and easy)

Just don't watch TV? Maybe, read a book? (NO GRADE)

52nd post.

Wordless Wednesday...

2011-06-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

Cant misspell this one..

Get it grandma.

Bridesmaids...

2011-06-09T10:35:00.000-07:00

I would like to think of my self as a movie connoisseur, but there is one thing I do not do very often, and that is actually go to the movies. (Red Box all the way) Last night my lady friend and I went to the movies and saw Bridesmaids, yes, I know it has been out for a while and we are a bit behind the curve...

I actually really liked the movie, it was very vulgar at times, similar to a female version of "Knocked Up" or "The Hangover"...but all in all it was pretty funny! If you are not someone who is easily offended it’s a must see.
One of the best parts of the movie (and what made it worth reviewing and seeing) was every scene with Melissa McCarthy. This chick was hilarious! I looked her up on IMDB when I got home, and she has been in a lot of TV shows (Samantha Who?/Gilmore Girls/Mike & Molly) and a few movies, mostly serious roles (Charlie’s Angels & an uncredited role in Shooter) I really hope we begin to see more of her! (I made this same wish regarding Ashton Kutcher and now really regret it, Two & a Half Men really??)

I recommend this one, if nothing else it’s a new take on a sometimes over used genre. Give it a watch

IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 89/100
The Burroughs Index: 4/5

Wordless Wednesday

2011-06-08T13:09:00.000-07:00

This was at a recent Rangers game..Pretty funny

The Penny Story..

2011-06-07T11:42:00.000-07:00

A penny, 1/100th of a U.S. dollar, or as the Brits call them a Pence...This is one of the many things that are a complete waste of time for America. (similar to anything dealing with Sarah Palin)

The cost to America to produce one of the shiny Lincolns is actually more than their worth! ( 1.79 cents according to the U.S. mint in 2010)... So, you ask yourself why are we wasting time and resources producing currency that half of Americans wont even bend down to pick up off the street..Well I think it may be so that Yahoo can post entertaining stories about them!

Today I read a story about a man in Utah (yea I know that should have been my first indication) who paid his $25 dollar medical bill (which he disputed he even owed) in all pennies, yup, 2,500 little Lincolns. After he poured them on the counter and demanded they count them (Should have said PLEASE) they proceeded to call the police and have him arrested. He was arrested and fined $140 dollars for "disorderly conduct"..Maybe he should try to pay this fine in two dollar bills just to be on the safe side..

There are many stories about people paying for things in all pennies..I think ill stick to a credit card, much easier and you get the points!

That's a million dollars in pennies

Red Robin.........

2011-06-06T14:51:00.000-07:00

Yummmmmm......

I think I will be having this for dinner, it is hard to blog when you have dinner on the mind. and its even harder to turn down bottomless steak fries and camp fire sauce!

Robin Facts:

There are over 150 stores in the U.S. and 18 in Canada

The "Bottomless fries" were introduced in 1994.

Red Robin is a publicly traded company NASDQ: RRGB

My top 25

2011-06-03T10:23:00.000-07:00

I have been working on this for a while now, it is by no mean comprehensive and I'm sure it will change but here it is...

My Top 25 Movies of the past 10 years.. (plus 2011)

25. The Hurt Locker (Restrepo, is alot better)
24. History of Violence
23. The Dark Night
22. District 9
21. The Kings Speech
20. Blow
19. Toy Story 3
18. Wedding Crashers
17. Zomieland
16. Memento
15.Star Trek
14. Finding Nemo
13.There Will Be Blood
12. The Departed
11. Monsters Inc.
10. No Country for Old Men
9. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
8. Lucky Number Slevin
7. Little Miss Sunshine
6. Black Swan
5. Inglorious Bastards
4. The Hangover
3. Inception
2.American History X
1. The Social Network

Those that just missed the cut..

True Grit

Waiting for Superman

Restrepo

The Fighter

Shutter Island

Thank you for smoking

The Blind

Food Inc.

Should have made the list but its just to old...

Pulp Fiction

The Shawshank Redemption

Schindlers List

Se7en

Silence of the Lambs

Forest Gump

Good Will Hunting

Rainman

Shaq wont be back...

2011-06-02T10:50:00.000-07:00

As I am sure most of you have heard the big man, The Big Agave, RETIRED. Yes, after 28,596 points (#5 all time) , 1,207 games, 12 All star games, 11 movies, 6 NBA teams, 5 rap albums, 4 championships, and countless reality TV failures.. Love him or hate him, there is no denying this guy was larger than life, I personally haven't watched or played a video game with out him in my short 22 years.

Shaq was drafted by the Magic out of LSU after 3 years, then 4 years later he "Took his talents to L.A." (could another big man from Orland have this in his future??) After picking up a few rings in L.A. with the Colorado Rapist (get it?) he hopped around to Miami, (picked up another)Phoenix, Cleveland, and limped into Boston. That's his career in a nut shell.

There has not been a more polarizing figure in the NBA to my knowledge, I mean, who releases rap albums and stars in a movie Shazammmmm?? (wont be in my top 50 this year) O and he was a great basketball player the whole time!

Here's to you Super Man.

Fun Fact: Shaq shoe size is 23

TIme to move on...

2011-05-27T12:00:00.000-07:00

This post is a post about nothing.. it is a post about a house..well Two house..2483 Garfield Ave and 2490 Garfield Ave..

These are the place I have called home for the last 2 years, they were great houses. (till we moved in)
We had some great bbq's, parties, late nights on the porch, and snow week sleepovers (even with the evil spirits)...I think we will all remember the time we spent there and the memories we made. So here's to you Garfield, it was great but I'm ready to leave your crazy messiness behind!

I tried to post a picture of the houses but GOOGLE earth was not working with me so this is similar to what they looked like..just darker brick

When I get a big boy job...

2011-05-26T13:34:00.000-07:00

Well I graduated this May and am looking for a "Real" full time job..The prospect of this is very scary and exciting all at the same time (similar to the fast and the furious franchise, yuk).. One of the great things about a new job is the increase in pay! (and expenses sadly, anyone wanna be my sugar ma'ma)

I have made a small list, all be it some very stupid unnecessary things, that I will buy with my first pay check..Dave Ramsey, who has a lot of great things to say, says "You should reward yourself with a small portion when you have any form of a financial windfall..(Win the lottery, get a promotion, ect) (this again wont happen because I am far to cheap and the prospect of saving my new found wealth has greater appeal)

A few of the things I would buy would be...

1. PS3, I have wanted one of these since the day they came out. I am not a big gamer by any means, but the PS3 has a bluray player, huge hard drive, can stream Netflix, and I could play the occasional Madden game (if we have a season)..Seems like a logical first purchase..Retail: $250

2. Beat By Dr. Dre, This is another one of those things I have wanted since they came to market. You might be saying to your self? "Head phones?" Don't you already have a pair? Yes I do, that's why I haven't purchased these.. But if you have ever listened to music with these headphones you will know what I mean. They look great sound great, they are by far one of the most stylish and best sounding head phones on the market...One Day.. Retail: $199

3. Calvin Klein V-Necks, These are a little unlike the items above, I actually need these..and I will get them..yes, before I get the "Big Boy Job"..This is more of a disclaimer...These are the best undershirts out there, they hold up well and are very soft. Retail:$15 at Ross

These are just a few, in reality I will just save more and pay extra car payments...so exciting..but its always great to dream right?

"Live like no one else now, so you can live like no one else one day"

-Dave Ramsey-

Cindy Jackson

2011-05-24T13:07:00.000-07:00

Today's Post is about a world record holder...Cindy Jackson, (as seen below) She is now 55 and yes she looks pretty good for a more mature women (50+), some might even caller her cougar material...(she is dating a 28 year old..yikes)

She should look pretty good, shes spent over $100,000 in plastic surgeries on 52 separate procedures..Did she start having work done after her kindergarten graduation? What is more impressive to me is how the walking barbie doll worked in that many surgeries in the span of 23 years..What percentage of her is even real at this point..Well I think this just goes to show, some people, or in cyborg Cindy's case, can never truly be happy with the way the look.

A Chromebook sounds cool enough to me

2011-05-20T10:57:00.000-07:00

I would like to call myself of a lover of tech (similar to Kobe & Young White Women or Arnold & House Keepers)

One piece of "New Tech" that has come out just this week is Google's Chromebook..

Heres a quick overview..

These machines are being made by two companies as of right now, Samsung and Acer, they are completely cloud based computer, with no real hard drive to speak of. What does this mean? All of your music, pictures, and videos are stored in the cloud..(The cloud: Over the Internet) The computers have no optical drive to speak of and run mostly through Google Apps.(yes, they have Angry Bird) They run on a dual core Atom processor, and run over wifi and/or 3G.

You might be saying, so why would I want one..Well, they are going to be much cheaper than your traditional laptop, more functional than any tablets and faster than any netbook... They will have over an 8 hour battery life, and will auto update their OS and apps..

They sound pretty dang cool to me, but how many tech toys do we really need, I love Google as much as the next guy, but will this catch on? or are they coming to the party a little late?

All you need is MINT..

2011-05-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

If you are like me you have a million accounts, Credit Cards, Savings, Checking, Investment, Retirement..The list goes on an on...(similar to the Law and Order franchise)

Rather than going to numerous web pages to check balances and pay bills, you just need one...

MINT.COM

On this website you create an account and through this process you input all your banking/brokerage information..then on its own gathers all the information and updates all your accounts.

You may be saying to your self well, is it safe? Yes, Mint uses a "128-bit SSL encryption–the same security that banks use–and all data is protected and validated by VeriSign and TRUSTe. " (their words not mine)

Over 5 Million people are already using it, check it out today.

Mint.com one of the best bookmarks out there

Back from the dead...

2011-05-18T11:34:00.000-07:00

Well the title might be a bit overstated, but it has been a while. The last week or so (I used to measure everything in how many days till photography, but now im back to a calender again) has been crazy, I closed one chapter of my life (college) and opened another (Unemployment). College was great, I couldn't ask for much more, well maybe a higher GPA and more cowboy cash, but you win some you lose some.

Walking across the stage was odd because it was like walking away from college; this great thing filled with friends and parties, to this unknown where we all scatter into the world. College was a great time in life, and if I could go back and do it again I would! (groundhog day anyone?) but I know there is much more excitement ahead! Examples of this: The new and final season of Entourage... lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV...A new high paying job (maybe)...A Mavericks Championship...A Paris Hilton Free America..Ok now Im starting to dream.

Time to write the seemingly endless amount of thank yous! But its good to have something to be thankful for!

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