Heads On Sticks & Ventriloquists

The prodigious writings of a tortured genius.

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Out on Top

People can be great at what they do. When you see someone being great at what they do, though, you don't really question it. There's no real sense of urgency -- it's just someone doing something really well. It's not til later, when they're done and will never be doing that thing again, do you realize how truely great they were. How legendary they could end up being. The best way to be remembered as a true legend is to go out while on top. There's a time when you realize that you might not be able to do something for much longer, so you put all your energy into making your final appearance your greatest one yet.

Chuck Norris, for instance, won six consecutive middleweight Karate world championships from 1968 to 1974. He knew that he could only carry on such a title for so long before his old age got the best of him. He retired in 1974 undefeated. Now he is a legend.


















Another example... 90s Swedish punk band, Refused. Refused were great at what they did, which was play highly energetic and chaotic hardcore punk. However, interband squabbling was getting the best of them. Musically, they clicked perfectly, but the problem is that when you have too many talented people organized doing the same thing, social or ego problems may arise. People knew they were great at what they did and even thought that their 1998 release of "The Shape of Punk to Come: A Chimerical Bombination in 12 Parts" was terrific. Refused did not become legendary, however, until they broke up while on tour just months after that album was released. Since then, that album has gone from great album to classic album. Refused are now legends.




















Finally, the person that I think is the ultimate example of this... Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan, even before he was retired, was recieving labels from some as "the greatest baskeball player ever". He really was great. An hero, even. When he announced that he would retire after the 1998 pro season, many people were saddened by this news. Yeah, sure he was getting a little older than the other players, but he still had that raw talent working for him. Jordan knew better than anyone else that basketball -- as a profession -- was wearing him out and that he wouldn't be as amazing as he was forever. When the Bulls made it to the finals that year, Jordan scroed the game winning -- and championship winning -- shot. Now, Michael Jordan is a legend. Ignore the fact that he kept coming back to the game, that was just out of passion for it, just like how Paul McCartney keeps releasing records.

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Monday, April 24, 2006

Where Have All The Singers Gone?

Over the years of pop music, vocal styles have continued to fade in and out of popularity, but I feel like standards have changed for what makes a "good" frontman or vocalist. I mean, it wasn't that long ago that the entirely uncharismatic idiot Fred Durst was the world's most popular frontman for a band. Now we have people like Chris Martin from Coldplay or that sideburn guy from Fall Out Boy -- both of whom do exactly what frontmen are supposed to do, and they do it well. But a certain something is missing. The vocals for both bands just seem forced and entirely lacking in the true spirit of rock and roll.






John Lennon









Let's go back to 1968 for a moment and take a listen to Van Morrison's album, "Astral Weeks". How come singers don't sing like that anymore? I need my frontmen to be completely obsessed with the music, to be totally in to it. There's a certain -- and absolutely intangible -- notion of "feeling it" for a vocalist. Often it's hard to read how the other, non-vocal band members dig their own music, so the frontman has to serve as the represenative for how much the band is "feeling it".










Isaac Brock
of
Modest Mouse








That being said, Van Morrison is feeling it. His voice is a caterwaul of passion. It doesn't hurt that he can carry a melody either, but the key idea here is that he really digs the music that he plays. You don't have to have a good voice to be feeling it. I don't think that Pixies frontman Frank Black has a terribly good voice -- it's a raspy, shrill howl. However, combined with the Pixies' genre-hopping and an underlying intensity found even in their slow songs, Frank Black is an amazing frontman. One of the best, in fact. His quivering, maniacal "Hope everything is aaaallllri-hi-hi-hi-ight" from "Mr. Grieves" to his brit-punk sneer on "Alec Eiffel", Frank Black is really feeling it.







Kevin Shields
of
My Bloody Valentine








One does not have to be in a particularly great band to be feeling it, either. I honestly believe that the lead singer of Taking Back Sunday is today's best frontman, simply because he really feels what the band is playing. He's almost manic -- crazy and weird even -- which seems to be the only requisite for being a great frontman. Think about it: Mick Jagger, Freddie Mercury, David Lee Roth -- they all posess(ed) a certain aura of secretly being batshit insane (maybe not so secretly for David Lee Roth). Taking Back Sunday won't be remembered for their artistic approaches to music or their total originality -- because they posess none of these things. What they are is a very popular rock band that defines a certain era of rock music. I'm sure I will catch a lot of flack for supporting Taking Back Sunday in any way, but then again maybe some people are just taking rock music to seriously. The fact of the matter is that 1% of the bands revered by Pitchfork will even be thought of 10-15 years from now. Pop trumps art every time, which, in time, makes pop become art. But back to the frontmen.







Marc Paffi
of
Bear vs Shark







It is that insanity-turned-musicality that makes frontmen so great. Some have a calm, beautiful voice, but that craziness is still there (Bradley Nowell). Some have next to no vocal talent, but milk their personality so strongly into their songs that it pays off beautifully (the guy from the Violent Femmes, or better yet -- Cursive). It is ultimately these traits that make great lead singers, it doesn't just stop at being able to carry a tune. You have to be more than a human to be a great frontman. You must be hypermasculine and hyperfeminine at the same time. You must be hypersexy and hyperdispicable. You must be relatable while being completely distant from everyone else. Great frontmen must exist between god and human. The real question is did we put them there, or did they put themselves there?

My vote for top 5 rock frontmen:
1. Freddie Mercury, Queen
2. Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones
3. Frank Black, Pixies
4. David Lee Roth, Van Halen
5. Axl Rose, Guns n Roses

Monday, April 17, 2006

The Rules of Life Vol. I

If you ever offer someone your hand to shake it, and they don't do anything and just stare at you -- usually a sign of them being A.) a dick B.) a smart-ass C.) all of the above -- then you should be legally allowed to take your open palm and slap them across the face.

This does not apply to you if you are an evil dictator trying to shake the hands of a peasant that you have oppressed, or anything along those lines. But if it's because of an argument, a difference of opinion, or just blind contempt, there is no excuse for not shaking someone's hand. Swallow your pride you asshole!

This was inspired by an episode of "Parental Control" on MTV.

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Beaners, Micks, Wops, Kykes, Niggers, & Fags

The fact that Carlos Mencia's act is racist or prejudiced has nothing to do with why I dislike him. I'm not offended by his use of stereotyping or slurring in his sketches. Generally, I've been attracted to comics who aren't PC. I think South Park is some of the most scathing satire on TV these days, and much of that is owed to clever use of stereotypes and other controversial issues. In fact, Carlos Mencia isn't that offensive because, A.) We know he's joking and B.) We've heard it all before since the dawn of white people meeting not-white people. If Carlos Mencia was not marketed as the "offensive, anti-political correctness" comedian, no one would even consider him that. The commercials show him making a bunch of shocked faces, covering his mouth, and saying things like "Ooh, I shouldn't have said that". Ever notice that they don't cut to the audience looking appalled or upset? That's because no one that watches the Carlos Mencia show gets offended.

What offends me about Mr. Mencia's act is that he's simply not funny. His jokes are easy -- there's no thought behind them. No attempt to make them clever. Once I heard him make a joke about Mexicans leaving pre-Katrina New Orleans in one bus. Haha, Carlos, I'm thankful that you've pointed to my attention that Mexicans squeeze as many of themselves into vehicles as they can. I've never heard that joke before. Certainly I've noticed it, but never ever has anyone ever made a joke about a bunch of Mexicans stuffed in a car.

Maybe if this was the 1950s, Carlos Mencia would be funny. Not only because his material would seem fresher, but also it would be okay to say racist shit all the time. Here is a comic by Nothing Nice To Say creator Mitch Clem. This pretty much sums up Mencia's comedy. The obvious counter to my anti-Mencia tirade is that I'm too uptight or PC. I wouldn't say that I am either, I just like my comedy like I like my coffee -- not shitty. It's almost glaringly obvious that Mencia's show was picked up to fill the Chapelle void. Comedy Central thought they could keep the socially charged comedy torch burning by simply changing the comedian not the format. The problem in doing this is that Dave Chapelle is an outstanding comedian -- everything from his delivery, his writing, to his actual stand-up -- and Carlos Mencia is a third-rate hack that just happened to make all the right moves and know the right people to get his own show.

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Chat Tech Support

My friend, Jon, had to fix his computer, but had to recieve tech support via an instant messaging system. While posing as a someone named Warren, the following conversation took place:

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Thank you for contacting eMachines Live Chat. My name is Adam_EMC0110. Please hold while I review your issue.

Warren Carnow says:

Oh, hello Adam.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Hello Warren.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

How was your day?

Warren Carnow says:

It was alright. I had a bit of a cold and I had to blow my nose a lot unfortunately.

Warren Carnow says:

And I had to go see a movie for a class which was relatively unenjoyable.

Warren Carnow says:

But one of my classes got cancelled, so that was good.

Warren Carnow says:

How was your day?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Well thats nice.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Im also good here. I have been chatting for 2 hours now and helping people with their issues. I hope that I can resolve your issue as well.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Let me first verify on the information you have provided.

Warren Carnow says:

That sounds great, Adam. Tell me what you need to verify!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

According to your submission, the serial number for your system is cbm3510023618 and this is an eMachines W1800 (desktop). Is this correct?

Warren Carnow says:

No it is actually a T2482.

Warren Carnow says:

Good guess, though!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Can you please reconfirm your password because the serial number you provided shows here it is a W1800 emachines desktop.

Warren Carnow says:

I accidentally gave you a 1 instead of an I

Warren Carnow says:

That was my mistake and I apologize profusely.

Warren Carnow says:

I hope you can forgive me.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Thats okay. No problem about that.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

What is the serial number of the computer with the issue.

Warren Carnow says:

The actual serial number is...

Warren Carnow says:

[drumroll]

Warren Carnow says:

CBM35I0023618

Warren Carnow says:

Wow, this is exciting, Adam. I've never had a "live chat" with someone on the World Wide Internet before.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

According to your submission, the serial number for your system is CBM35I0023618 and this is an eMachines T2482 (desktop). Is this correct?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Really, That nice.

Warren Carnow says:

It sure is!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Well I hope I will make your chat worthwhile.

Warren Carnow says:

I'm sure you will, Adam.

Warren Carnow says:

Have you ever seen this before :-)

Warren Carnow says:

That is supposed to be a smiling face if you look at it sideways.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

What brings you to eMachines today, Warren Carnow?

Warren Carnow says:

See, the colon is the eyes.

Warren Carnow says:

The dash is the nose.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes. I can see the smiling face when you look it from left to right.

Warren Carnow says:

Exactly!@

Warren Carnow says:

Oops, I did not mean to type the at symbol.

Warren Carnow says:

Sorry about that.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Thats what you call a EMOTICONS.

Warren Carnow says:

I get it! Because it's an emotion and an icon!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Correct! That is why it is called an emoticon

Warren Carnow says:

Looks like we are both on the same page here, Adam.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes.

Warren Carnow says:

So what brings me to eMachines today is a problem I am having with my computer.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

So how about the issue with your computer?

Warren Carnow says:

Whenever I turn the computer on, the following things happen:

Warren Carnow says:

First the Compact Disc drive opens and closes twice

Warren Carnow says:

Then the screen shows the Microsoft Windows 95 logo even though I am using Microsoft Windows XP

Warren Carnow says:

Then four beeps are emitted from the computer itself.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Do you happen to have floppy drive in your computer?

Warren Carnow says:

The notes it plays are B G A D

Warren Carnow says:

I do not have a floppy disk drive because I was told that something called "U S B" is much better.

Warren Carnow says:

After those things, the computer starts up, but the colors on the monitor are inverted.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

When you start your computer, what do you first see in your computer?

Warren Carnow says:

The very first thing I see is the eMachines logo.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

And then?

Warren Carnow says:

That comes up as the Compact Disc drive opens and closes.

Warren Carnow says:

Then the Microsoft Windows 95 logo comes up

Warren Carnow says:

When all of this nonsense is done and the computer is working properly (though the colors are inverted), the Start Menu says I am running Windows XP, which is why I am not sure why it said earlier that I am running Windows 95.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Dont worry about the Window 95 logo. It is just a logo. The important thing is when you go inside the computer, which is a Windows XP.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

I will teach you on how to reinvert the colors in your computer.

Warren Carnow says:

OK that sounds like a good idea.

Warren Carnow says:

What do you think about that drive opening and the four beeps?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

You can change it when going to the BIOS setup.

Warren Carnow says:

OK, you tell me what to do, Adam.

Warren Carnow says:

I'll follow my mouse to your every move.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

You must restart your computer, when you restart your computer press DEL button if the DEL button did not work, restart your computer again then press F2.

Warren Carnow says:

Alright, give me one moment here.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Then after you have go to the BIOS SEtup

Warren Carnow says:

The computer is now starting up.

Warren Carnow says:

Now let's see... where's the DEL key... hmm...

Adam_EMC0110 says:

That is found on top of the arrows keys...

Warren Carnow says:

Oh no! Too late!

Warren Carnow says:

Oh, I think you mean the Delete key?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes,

Warren Carnow says:

OK, I will try again then!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Okay.

Warren Carnow says:

Here I go!

Warren Carnow says:

I now see the eMachines logo.

Warren Carnow says:

DELETE!!

Warren Carnow says:

OK, I think something happened.

Warren Carnow says:

Nope. Looks like the same old routine!

Warren Carnow says:

OK, I will try pressing the F2 button from now on.

Warren Carnow says:

Whenever I start the computer I will push it.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Try pressing F2.

Warren Carnow says:

Alright, I am restarting it again.

Warren Carnow says:

F2 has been pressed.

Warren Carnow says:

Well now this is something I've never seen before!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Tell me what you see.

Warren Carnow says:

It is a very poor quality picture of a horse running around the screen.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Did it go to windows again?

Warren Carnow says:

No the horse is still running.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Did you continually press the F2 key whenyou restart the computer?

Warren Carnow says:

I only pressed it one time.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

You must press it continuesly while you turn on the computer.

Warren Carnow says:

Gee, that isn't what you said before. But I'll try again.

Warren Carnow says:

Now restarting.

Warren Carnow says:

OK, I am continually pressing F2 this time.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

.Sorry for now saying it earlier, Warren. My deepest apology.

Warren Carnow says:

I fully accept your apology. Let's consider it even for when I accidentally gave you a 1 instead of an I.

Warren Carnow says:

OK, I pressed F2 over and over but it still came up with the horse picture.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Okay. Have you tried pressing F2 continuesly?

Warren Carnow says:

I just did that, Adam.

Warren Carnow says:

The horse is running around.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Can you please restart your computer and the press DELETE button continuesly.

Warren Carnow says:

Sure.

Warren Carnow says:

This is the same old routine. It went right past this to the Windows 95 logo.

Warren Carnow says:

I never knew about that "easter egg" in the Microsoft Windows system with the horse. Is that on all computers or only eMachines?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

The F2 and Delete button did not get you to the Phoenix - Award BIOS SETUP Utilitiy?

Warren Carnow says:

The Delete button did nothing. The F2 button took me to that animated picture of the horse.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Is that an emachines computer?

Warren Carnow says:

Yes it is.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Do you have a Restore CD that comes with the computer?

Warren Carnow says:

No I do not unfortunately do not.

Warren Carnow says:

I accidentally used it the wrong way.

Warren Carnow says:

I thought it was supposed to be the microphone holder.

Warren Carnow says:

And now that CD is cracked in two pieces.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Can you please restart again your computer then let it run until the Windows desktop.

Warren Carnow says:

Surely, one moment.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Thanks again.

Warren Carnow says:

Alright, it is currently restarting.

Warren Carnow says:

The Compact Disc drive is opening and closing now.

Warren Carnow says:

The Microsoft Windows 95 logo is appearing.

Warren Carnow says:

There are those old four beeps/

Warren Carnow says:

OK, it is now arriving at the regular Windows XP sign on screen, but the colors are inverted as usual.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Okay

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Please click the Start > Control Panel

Warren Carnow says:

I did that.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Then click the Accessibility Options.

Warren Carnow says:

OK.

Warren Carnow says:

I wonder what StickyKeys means.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Click on the Display Tab.

Warren Carnow says:

Alright.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Look if see a check mark

Warren Carnow says:

There is no check mark.

Warren Carnow says:

I see a blinking line though.

Warren Carnow says:

That is down by the Cursor Options part of the screen.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Oh okay.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Please close that window.

Warren Carnow says:

OK I just did that.

Warren Carnow says:

What I did specifically was I hit the Cancel button.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Please go to the control panel then click on the Display Icon.

Warren Carnow says:

Alright.

Warren Carnow says:

Here I am.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Then go to the Settings.

Warren Carnow says:

OK, I just did that.

Warren Carnow says:

There's a picture of a rainbow on this screen. Did you know that?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Is your settings and color is in 24bit or 32bit?

Warren Carnow says:

Highest (32bit)

Warren Carnow says:

That is right above the rainbow.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Okay.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Can you please explain in detail when you say the color is inverted?

Warren Carnow says:

Sure, are you familiar with the color wheel?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes.

Warren Carnow says:

Every color appears as its complementary color.

Warren Carnow says:

For example, blue appears orange.

Warren Carnow says:

For example, red appears blue.

Warren Carnow says:

Oh no

Warren Carnow says:

I meant to say red appears green.

Warren Carnow says:

But you probably knew that I meant that.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes.

Warren Carnow says:

So what's the prognosis, doc?

Warren Carnow says:

(HAHA) Do you get the joke?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes (smile)

Adam_EMC0110 says:

I seems I recommend that you purchase a Restore CD in live chat and then you can perform a Full System Restore.

Warren Carnow says:

What do you think of the horse situation?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

I think that you have an issue with your graphics card.

Warren Carnow says:

Wow, we've been talking for 108 minutes? Someone better press the button!

Warren Carnow says:

Get it? That was a reference to the TV show "Lost"

Adam_EMC0110 says:

You must reinstall the video card driver.

Warren Carnow says:

Wow that sounds like a challenge. Do you think I am up to it?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

yes.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

I will give you the steps on how to do it.

Warren Carnow says:

Do you live anywhere near the East Coast? Maybe you could stop by on your way home from work.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Sorry. I dont. This is an easy step that you can do by yourself.

Warren Carnow says:

Oh, OK.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Here is the link to your video card driver: http://www.emachineupgraders.info/dir3/phfilesz/drivers/video/S3_6.13.10.1083.zip

Adam_EMC0110 says:

The link I sent is not controlled by eMachines. Please use it at your discretion.

Warren Carnow says:

I trust you, Adam.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Download it before you will do the reinstall of the video card driver.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Dont worry just follow the steps and you can do it good.

Warren Carnow says:

I think you mean do it well.

Warren Carnow says:

I may not know computers, but I do know my way around the English language.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

To reload the Display Adapters:


1. Please click on Start, and then Right click on the My Computer icon and choose Properties.

2. Click on the Tab marked Hardware and then click Device Manager.

3. Click on the + next to Display Adapters.

4. Highlight each item under that heading.

5. Right click on the items and select Uninstall.

6. Click Apply and Okay.

7. Restart the system.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

8. Then double click the file that you have downloaded a while ago.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

9. Then after you have double click it you can restart your computer again.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Just follow the steps and then you have reinstalled your driver.

Warren Carnow says:

Will that put that horse out of its misery?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes.

Warren Carnow says:

How do you think he got there?

Warren Carnow says:

Or she. I don't mean to be sexist.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Maybe it is a virus.

Warren Carnow says:

Oh no, that sounds bad.

Warren Carnow says:

Well I guess I will follow your nine steps to safety!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

When you will purchase a new Restore CD that virus will be out for good.

Warren Carnow says:

That's a relief!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Have I addressed all your issues for today?

Warren Carnow says:

Thank you very much for all of your help today, Adam. I greatly appreciate it.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

To save your chat log, please click on the "View Live Log" button at the bottom right side of the chat window. It will open a new window, which has the log for the entire chat. You will have the option to "Save log to disk". Please click on the same to save the chat log on your computer.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

I would appreciate it if you could share your comments about our chat session. A survey form will appear after we close this chat session.

Warren Carnow says:

Are all "live chats" on the Web like this?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

I cannot say.

Warren Carnow says:

Oh, Adam, I can only hope!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Thank for your time and patience, Warren. Youve been very very helpful.

Warren Carnow says:

Thank you for your time and patience yourself, Adam.

Warren Carnow says:

I will be sure to give you perfect tens on your evaluation.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for using eMachines Live Chat. Feel free to chat again anytime and have a great day.

Warren Carnow says:

Tell Mr. Emachine I said hello.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Okay. I ll do that for you, Warren

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Have a nice day.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for using eMachines Live Chat. Feel free to chat again anytime and have a great day.

Warren Carnow says:

Wow you said that same sentence twice and you typed it very fast.

Warren Carnow says:

I am impressed.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

We are trained to type very very fast.

Warren Carnow says:

So I can see!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

So that customers wont wait for a long time when we respond.

Warren Carnow says:

Well I guess this is it between us, Adam. See you another day!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Okay, Warren. Have a nice day.

Warren Carnow says:

I certainly will and I hope you do too.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

I will have a nice day. If all of my customers are like you, my day would always be better.

Warren Carnow says:

Wow, that is a very nice compliment. I am blushing!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Yes. That is true. You have been very nice, patient and understand as well.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

That makes you nice to help with and chat with also.

Warren Carnow says:

I heard one thing you're supposed to say in a Web "live chat" is "A S L check"

Adam_EMC0110 says:

We are not allowed to say and ask that to our customers. But in other live chat, that is very and widely used. That is Age, Sex and Location.

Warren Carnow says:

I'll remember that for next time!

Warren Carnow says:

Do you have any other chat tips for me?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Okay. Would that be all for today, Warren?

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Sure.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

There are other emoticons that you can use in chat. You can try searching the website just type in EMOTICONS.

Warren Carnow says:

I will try that sometime.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Would that be all for today, Warren?

Warren Carnow says:

Sure, you have been helpful enough for today, tomorrow, and the next day!

Adam_EMC0110 says:

You too have been very helpful.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

You can close this chat session by clicking the "End Session" button.

Warren Carnow says:

OK, I will do that in a few moments. Thank you again and goodbye.

Adam_EMC0110 says:

Okay. Goodbye, Warren.