Jim Seaman – web log » 2005 » February

2/16/2005

Google’s Ads

Filed under: General — Jim @ 1:58 pm

I added the code for Google AdSense program to the site today. And what pops up but the lamest attempt at advertising targeting I’ve seen.

Wildlife Birds for Sale
New & used Wildlife Birds. aff Check out the deals now!

That was for Ebay.com – the giant online auction house. The text of it was generated in response to the content of this site, in hope of that it would appeal to visitors here. I think their coding needs a bit more work!

2/15/2005

Site upgrade

Filed under: General — Jim @ 11:48 pm

Just finished the basic upgrade to WordPress 1.5 on this site. A few things don’t quite look right but basically all seems to be well. A new look that will be customized as time goes on.

The Idiots of Jiffy Lube

Filed under: Complaints, General — Jim @ 8:53 am

I’ve been using Jiffy Lube for oil changes, state inspections and such for many years. Over the years they have messed up a few times. They have left the oil drain plug loose, they have left the oil filter loose. No big deal, a few stains in the driveway but they tighten things up and all is well.

But last month I went to Jiffy Lube to have an oil change prior to a long trip. Part of Jiffy Lube’s “service” is to check and adjust tire pressures as needed. This is where they start to exhibit their lack of knowledge about cars and to demonstrate their general stupidity.
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2/13/2005

Sharing a great birding link or two

Filed under: Birding, General, Hobbies — Jim @ 10:47 pm

Just have to pass along the urls of a few of the great birding sites that are on the web.
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2/8/2005

Photography equipment

Filed under: General, Photography — Jim @ 8:46 am

For those interested in such things … the equipment I use for my photos is the following:
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2/5/2005

Introduction

Filed under: General — Jim @ 11:54 pm

I still have that cute bottom!
Ok … just why is this website here? Well for starters it exists to make sure the world knows everything they may want to know of me.
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2/4/2005

Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Filed under: Birding, Photography — Jim @ 6:06 pm

Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located on Sanibel Island near Ft. Myers, Florida – that’s on the west coast. It was one of the first of the national wildlife refuges and is rather small, about the same size as many county and state parks. But it is full of birds! Wading birds mostly, of all types. Just check out the photos taken while on vacation on Sanibel Island over a period of 2 days at the end of January 2005.
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2/3/2005

Vacation!

Filed under: General — Jim @ 9:42 pm

4th week of January, we (my partner and I) went on vacation to celebrate our birthday (Jan 28th – we share the same birthdate). The destination was Florida – basically the entire state. We drove down and started the vacation in Orlando. Arriving in the morning we went to SeaWorld and waited at the gate for them to open.
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The Tsunami … in photos

Filed under: General — Jim @ 6:54 pm

I really think these 2 links sum it up. The later photo is over 600k and not for those with weak stomachs. In all seriousness, my heart and donations go out to these people.

The despair
The horror (view it full size and look at the floating debris)

First posting

Filed under: General — Jim @ 3:18 pm

OK … how does this thing work?

Well, everyone else seems to have one so it’s time I set myself up with one too. If for no other reason than just to vent now and and then.

Going to back track a bit so this thing will not be chronological for a while. There are just so many subjects that deserve mention!

 
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