Urgent Response needed

I am thinking about purchasing a laptop this week with Vista installed. I hate to buy anything that is version 1.0. What does everyone think? Should I buy this week? I found plenty of good deals.

I was going to buy something here from BestBuy.

I had a blast!

The birthday dinner last Saturday in Atlantic City was blast! I wanted to post about sooner, but my new boss at home is real tough. I get a lot of "honey do" lists from her. You know honey do this and honey do that. All 17 people showed up at the Knife and Fork inn. I was so impressed by the place. They even gave us our own room which I did not expect. I recommend the place highly. Ask for Ellen and she will take care of everything. Jennifer made a beatiful toast to me. It is something I will remember for ever. I couldnt ask for a better 40th birthday. Then afterwards most of went to the Hitlon to gamble. I went off with a few others to play in the poker tournament. I got knocked out shortly after the first break. Paul and Leslie who were also playing with me made it to the final table. Not bad considering the tournament had 53 players. Also a few of the ladies hit it very big on the slots. The amounts were $700, $800, and $1600. Jennifer and I didnt get home until 7 am. I cant believe we stayed out the whole night. All in all it was great night!

It was a great day!

Today was a great day! On January 19th 1967 Beverly L Wishnick gave birth to me. Her oldest son Michael. If you do the calculations that makes me the big 40 today. I really can't believe that I am 40. Jennifer and the girls made the day very special. Jenn and Jess picked out a special cake and I blew out the candles. It was real nice just to take it easy today and be with family.

Tommorrow I am heading down to Atlantic City. We have reservations at the Knife and Fork INN next to the Hilton Casino at 7pm. I never been to the place, but I heard it was very nice. There is 17 family and friends coming to dinner. It should be fun. Then afterwards it is over to the Hilton to play some poker.

Last I want to say a big thank you to the tremendous amount of emails I received after I was laid off from Dow Jones. The support that all of you gave me was overwhelming and very touching. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. Thank you to everyone who made a very difficult situation a whole lot better. As I said in my previous post --- The time I spent at Factiva was a wonderful experience. I learned so much from all the amazing people in the Company. I will always look back at my time with Factiva with very fond memories. Life is way to short to be angry or bitter. It is such a waste of energy. When I look into both my daughters eyes you really start to understand what is important in life. Careers or jobs will come and go, but your loved ones will get you through the most difficult times.

So wish me luck tomorrow at the Poker Tables. If you area in the please stop on bye.

Sad Day

Today I finally was voted off the Factiva/Dow Jones Island. You may recall in a few posts down below I briefly discussed that Dow Jones bought our Reuters half in Factiva. I also mentioned how excited I was to be 100% part of the Dow Jones Family. Well it turns out they were not as excited as I was. Today I was let go with about 60 - 100 other people. I can't say I was shocked. In every re org people are made redundant. And as good friend reminded me today that my position was made redundant not me. Also I have been through this many times with Factiva. I have learned all the signs. In the past I would know who unfortunately was being released and when. I was the one that would help pack up the desk and take back the PC equipment and anything else. I started to realize last week that this time around my chances were not good. The answers I was receiving to my questions about my role in the lay offs were extremely vague. I have become very good at knowing when people are trying to cover things up.
So I do leave with plenty of sadness. I loved my job. I love Factiva. Most important I love the people I worked with. I am so much a better person for working with the passionate talented people that surrounded me. Eight years ago I accepted the job at Factiva because the Technical Support Department was in ruins. They had a mass exodus in the department and 10 employees left for other jobs. I took the position because their was no place to go but up. I hired 10 new employees in two weeks time and had the department trained and ready to go live 4 weeks later.
Now I close one chapter and begin another. I am not sure what the future will hold, but I do know that the eight years I spent at Factiva was a wonderful experience and as I said above I am much better person because of it.

What Superhero are you?

I took this Superhero quiz. I was hoping to be Superman or Spiderman. Give it a try and see what Superhero you are? The world needs more heros!

Your results:
You are Green Lantern

Green Lantern 85% Superman 85% Spider-Man 65% The Flash 65% Supergirl 65% Wonder Woman 60% Catwoman 55% Robin 50% Iron Man 50% Batman 40% Hulk 20%

Hot-headed. You have strong will power and a good imagination.

Click here to take the Superhero Personality Quiz

Baby

I know this is childish humor, but since I have a baby the same age I find this hysterical.