http://blog.mladineo.com Adventures in the Lone Star State Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:20:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was reviewing these pics posted on MercuryNews.com. It's amazing to see the devastation that these mudslides cause. This poor lady seems totally terrified too... I'd be afraid at the age of 91 Glad this isn't my house http://blog.mladineo.com/2010/02/la-mudslides-leave-devastation/ Time for more change... http://blog.mladineo.com/2010/01/america-rising/ Work has been busy recently. I have been on the road for a few weeks and have a couple more weeks to go. I am currently staying offshore on a platform and things have been interesting so far. Two years ago, if you asked me if I'd ever visit an oil platform, ... http://blog.mladineo.com/2009/11/life-offshore/ Recently, I have been on the road and started thinking about toilet paper. I noticed that Alaska Airlines uses two-ply toilet paper in their lavatories while other airlines use single-ply tp. Anyway, will somebody please explain to me why single-ply even exists? Seriously. It's not like causes people to use ... http://blog.mladineo.com/2009/11/single-ply/ Recently, I gave in and purchased an iPhone. It has been a long time coming and I seriously tried to find an alternative (from AT&T). However, I couldn't find a phone that browses the Internet better. I was also excited to try out some apps. The last straw was this trip ... http://blog.mladineo.com/2009/10/iphone/ Working 12+ hour days the last week is something new for me. Having to get up between 4am and 5am each morning hasn't been as bad I thought. It just means that I need to go to bed earlier (which hasn't happened). I have been intrigued by the rotations that people ... http://blog.mladineo.com/2009/10/life-on-the-slope/ It's been an interesting week. I've had the lucky opportunity to travel up to Alaska on business and visit the North Slope. It's like no other trip that I've ever taken. I really didn't know what to expect when I got here. I had to take some "arctic survival" training ... http://blog.mladineo.com/2009/10/the-north-slope/ In honor of all who lost their lives 8 years ago. (Source: Associated Press) http://blog.mladineo.com/2009/09/911/ So, I've been thinking about our current economic situation and what the current administration has done. While I don't agree with many of Obama's stances and policies, I have found myself willing to take advantage of the "free money" he's offering. 1) $8,000 to new home buyers 2) Upcoming "Cash for clunkers" ... http://blog.mladineo.com/2009/06/thanks-for-the/ So, I'm looking to change a flight from one month to another due to circumstances that changed two days after making the reservations. Cost to change each ticket: $150!!! The price of each ticket for the old and new flight: $215!! What on earth are they thinking? Let Continental and all ... http://blog.mladineo.com/2009/05/airlines-fee-suck/