WTF?!

2010-03-28T20:40:00.000-07:00

I woke up startled. My heart was beating quickly and my eyes shot open in an instant. The morning confusion had not even had a chance to set in yet. I looked at the alarm clock. It was 6:25 a.m. I listened and I heard nothing. My apartment was quiet and I was all alone.

Be somebody

2009-06-18T15:46:00.000-07:00

Today, it is more important than ever to be somebody. What does this mean? It means that you need to exceed expectations. Employers are going to be looking for individuals with upper level degrees, not high school diplomas. There is so much pressure looming over the individuals who have not lost jobs yet. People fear that they may be fired at any second. The businesses that planted their roots deep into the capitalist foundations of America began to find themselves being uprooted. Powerful financial institutions began to crumble. Jobs began to disappear. As the economy leveled off at an all time low many companies found themselves struggling. Automotive giants GM and Chrysler had to be bailed out several times and have now filed for bankruptcy. Other companies struggling to do well are Starbucks, Rite Aid Pharmacy, The New York Times and Sirius Satellite Radio. Due to the fall of many companies in America, the job market is very difficult to approach. Most companies are only hiring internally. Several businesses have cut off benefits for retirees, such as 401k, long term and short term life insurance and health insurance benefits. A lot of companies have lowered wage increase percentages and cut down on overtime. Anybody that currently has a job should be considered lucky. There are no new jobs being created and many jobs in the U.S. are being outsourced in order to save money. What does this mean for individuals who are new to the workforce? This means that you had better be overqualified, for even the easiest of jobs. How can you over qualify yourself? It is important to get higher learning. Go to college and do well. Get the highest level of degree or certification that you can. Employers are no longer looking to hire someone with a high school diploma or an associates degree. An associates degree has become the equivalent of a high school diploma in modern times. Go to school and be somebody. Get an upper level degree and get a job. Unfortunately, our difficult economic times have caused a shift in education and careers.

Nude Rihanna Pics

2009-05-15T05:41:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE

Im sure you might have heard about Rihanna's ooops pics. They are pretty hard to find online. Just click the link above if you are interested. Not really impressed. More celebrities trying to stay in the spotlight. Oh well, gotta bring home the bacon somehow right? This just goes to show...we all have a price!

NASA vs. Colbert

2009-04-15T04:59:00.001-07:00

NASA held a contest where individuals could vote on a name for a room in a space station. There were four suggested names given by NASA: Venture, Earthrise, Serenity and Legacy. There was also a space for a write in vote. Early on in the contest the leading name was not any of the four write in votes but Xenu, the god in the Scientology religion. Stephen Colbert jumped into action by asking his Colbert nation to join together and vote for the name Colbert. Within days Colbert was at the top of the list. Recently the contest came to an end. Colbert had become the highest voted name. Stephen Colbert would get a room in a NASA space station named after him. How cool is that? What? What do you mean NASA named it Tranquility? That doesn't sound like Colbert. It appears that NASA holds the right to name the room something more appropriate and Colbert did not make the cut. The room was named after the area on the moon in which Appolo 11 landed, The Sea of Tranquility. NASA made a deal with The Colbert Report host. NASA offered to name a brand new treadmill, which will be used in space by the astronauts, C.O.L.B.E.R.T. The Combined operational load bearing external resistance treadmill will be sent to space in August. Stephen Colbert was invited to NASA to see the launch and to demonstrate the use of the new treadmill. This was a nice offer from NASA but I think Colbert was ripped off. Hmmmm...spacer room or treadmill...lets see... WTF?!

Abduct yourself & help the children

2009-04-08T09:26:00.001-07:00

Invisible Children is a non-profit organization that is trying to help rescue the child soldiers in Northern Uganda. Joseph Kony slaughters entire villages of people in Africa and kidnaps the children and turns them into child soldiers. Invisible Children is asking YOU to abduct yourself on April 25th 2009 in order to rescue the children in Uganda. 10 countries, 100 cities and thousands of people will take part in this world-wide event! We will wait for media moguls to rescue us. YOUR job is to make a YOUTUBE video, asking a celebrity to come and save you. This is already spreading! Celebrities are even getting involved by asking other celebrities to partake in this event. Please please please SPREAD THE WORD!

John Krasinski
Jon Stewart
Will Smith
Lil Wayne
MAE
Oprah Winfrey
Eva Longoria & Tony Parker
Circa Survive
Chuck Norris

WTF FOX?!

2009-04-07T10:05:00.000-07:00

According to a news story on Yahoo, FOX fired a columnist for posting an early review of the "X-Men" spin-off "Wolverine". A full-length copy of the film was leaked onto the Internet. The columnist, Roger Friedman, admitted that he downloaded the film and watched it in order to write his review. What was he fired for? Unethically reporting his review? I don't believe that Friedman broke any rules or policies. He watched the leaked film, but he did not break copyright laws by watching the film. Sure, it is debatable if his actions were ethical. Roger was a veteran columnist at FOX. A review is just an opinion, which is used to try to influence others. He says that the movie is greater than expected. The FBI is investigating the leaked film. I cannot understand how Roger Friedman lost his job for a review of a leaked film. Most media outlets would love to have the first review of a film. Friedman only acted upon the opportunity. Please, tell me what you think.

So serene

2009-02-25T09:47:00.000-08:00

The breeze blows through the tops of the trees. The sun is shining down upon the earth. Meanwhile you are on your knees begging to prove your worth.
As iron birds fall from the skies men, women and babies cry.
Have we done something to deserve this pain? We bleed from our eyes and swell in our brain.
As the world is brought to its knees there is no saving these people or listening to pleas.
The world is quiet now and so serene. Now that humans are gone, what will this mean?

The Drug Dealers

2009-01-30T05:26:00.000-08:00

I realized today that my job places me in a category in which I should not be bragging about. I am not alone though. My friend Mark has an entirely different job, although he may be put in the same category. We are both drug dealers. I work in a pharmacy and I sell drugs to people all day long. Of course, these individuals bring in prescriptions first, therefore making the transaction legal. It is still a deal though. These people grace my hands with money and I hand them the medication they want. My friend Mark is also a drug dealer. He has people addicted. People come to him daily and will wait in line for several minutes in order to get their fix. The business is very lucrative. My friend Mark is a server at a coffee shop. Coffee is considered a drug and he is selling it, this makes him a drug dealer. Yes, we are both legal to sell our drugs but it is interesting to think of your job in a different light.

This mess we're in

2009-01-26T10:33:00.000-08:00

I wish this comic were funny...unfortunately it is true. Americans are weighing health risks with their costs. My step father is a physician who has owned a walk-in clinic for over 20 years. The business has always been profitable. His patients love his work and he gets a lot of people returning to see him. Over the last few months, he has seen a significant decline in patients. It is not that the patients are getting healthier, it's that unless there is a serious illness or injury more Americans are avoiding seeing a doctor. Although the economy is doing horribly right now, co-pays and premiums for insurance companies are still on the rise. This comic is funny but only in an ironic sort of way. I have faith that Obama will try to attack the insurance companies for being unfair. Let's see what the future holds.

Presidential Promises

2009-01-21T17:34:00.000-08:00

Barack Obama gave an impressive speech yesterday during his inauguration. He gave a speech which offered a lot of hope to people around the world. We are in tough shape as a country right now and Obama plans to ease some of the pain we have endured over the past 8 years or so. He made several promises during his speech. In fact he made over 500 promises. Unfortunately, the media was all over that and decided to put up a website in order to track Obama's promises. Despite the criticism of some individuals Obama's first day in office as president yielded results. He has already kept 6 promises, which aim at things like cutting down corporate corruption and lobbying. There are currently 14 more promises in the works and as Obama's cabinet begins to get to work he will surely fulfill more of these promises. I believe that regardless of Obama's promises his main purpose for making these statements was to give hope. Americans desperately need hope right now. Every money making market is in a financial crisis and Obama's words were meant to drive a positive message to the hearts and minds of Americans. If you would like to track President Obama's progress you can click here. Give me your thoughts.

The Diagram of a Madman's Mind

2009-01-08T11:05:00.000-08:00

Christmas… the day everything would change. Weeks of arrangement would allow the plans to fall into place perfectly. Months of loneliness and desperation festered in his mind. He woke that morning with a burning desire. He would change her life forever. Bruce was not a stupid person, in fact he had many upper-level skills and degrees. His intelligence permitted him to be able to concoct such a strategy. He hurried quickly to meet the deadline. Bruce went from store to store buying equipment and supplies. He worked day and night drawing diagrams and recalling memories of the past. Today was the day, Christmas eve 2008. He tied up some last minute plans before he got in his car and left. He knew this Christmas would be different than all the others. His only concern was changing her life. He was on his way to a party which she would be attending. His car was full of Christmas boxes and some supplies he had brought with him. He drove his rental car to the street where the party was and as he rounded the cul-de-sac at the end of the road he remembered how one of the neighbors used to get into character and go from house to house leaving presents and giving cheer. Bruce gathered his things from the car and began to put on his suit. His heart was beating and he grabbed his wrapped boxes. He headed for the front door and with each step he took his heart began to pound exponentially faster and harder. He arrived at the door and knocked. He could hear the people inside. He heard someone coming towards the front door. He gripped the gift box which he held in his hand. As the front door began to slowly open he knew there was no turning back. “I have to change her life”! Bruce said excitedly to himself. He opened the box in his hand and withdrew the item inside. The door opened and standing before him was a child about 8 years old. His heart was now pounding. The little girl looked at him in amazement. She saw Santa Claus standing before her at the front door. He seemed to be bearing gifts. The time it took to get to the front door felt like a life time. It was as if it were all in slow motion. Time seemed to catch up with the events that took place next. Bruce gripped the item in his hand and pointed it at the little girl. She didn’t even expect a thing. Bruce had shot her in the face with a handgun. He looked around the house for people who looked familiar to him. As party goers scrambled he managed to shoot several others. He un-wrapped another of his boxes and inside was a device which sprayed flammable material around the house. He ignited the material and it began to quickly set the house ablaze. The house was burning with the same flames that were living inside Bruce’s heart and mind. He knew he had to change his ex-wife’s life. He didn’t expect the events which came next. His Santa suit had caught on fire and had begun to melt to Bruce. He escaped the house and drove to his brother’s home. Bruce planned on killing others and then fleeing to Canada but he realized that he been severely injured during his killing spree. The smell of burning flesh and cloth was caught in his nostrils. The pain was unbearable. He could see the charred skin which was bleeding. He knew that if he entered a hospital there would be no escape. Bruce thought about his decision. It was like slow motion again as he reached for his pistol. He could feel the cold steel in his hand. “It was not supposed to end like this”! Bruce cried to himself. That evening the police responded a complaint of a gunshot. Bruce was found dead in his brother’s home. The desire in this madman’s mind spilled over and became a reality. He left several of the people at the party injured and nine were found dead inside the burned house. One of the bodies found was hers! Bruce had managed to change her life by taking it. It was the day everything changed.

Lost Love Letters (#1)

2008-12-02T20:05:00.001-08:00

Love letters lost are almost as sad as losing a loved one. Love letters are written with such intensity and for the puprose of invoking a passion. Love letters differ from a letter of complaint or one written with malice. Love letters are strategically planned out and they tell a story about the persons feelings. While I was clearing out an old factory in a nearby town I stumbled upon an envelope from 1988. The contents of the envelope consisted of two letters. These letters were written by a woman and addressed to a man. As I removed the letters from the envelope I could tell that they were personal. I could not put the letters down. I began to read. As the words entered my mind it was as if I were there, watching this woman write this letter. An entire scenery was painted before me. She wrote with such an eloquent and mature yet silly/innocent style. The first letter began:

Hi there Mr. W.,
Well, I did it again. We stayed too long at the beach! Ben & I got carried away with building sand castles & we lost track of time. I may regret this great tan later in life. I hope it's much later in life because I have a few things I'd like to do with you first!
Speaking of you, I think I'll tell you how much I appreciate your patience with me. It seems that I'm always taking off on trips, watching the clock, or telling you that I can't get out. How do you put up with it all? Anyway, this is the last of the trips. Both of them were planned before I met you. As far as watching the clock & not being able to get out, well, I'll work on those.
This is a little off track but I've been meaning to tell you that the ball field of the Hollow has been named the Ed Mandy Field. I thought that maybe he had died, but I guess not. Come to find out, he had something to do with it. Oh, well.
I think you know that I really really miss you. I miss your sexy mouth, the way you taste, the great way you smell, seeing you in those white pants, golfing with you, going to the beach with you, doing the puzzle, reaching those levels of ecstacy you bring to me when we make love, and just being with you. Saying 'I love you' makes me feel vulnerable but what the hell, I'll say it anyway. I love you...
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Can you see what I mean? You can feel her passion in her writing. Sure, the beginning of the letter starts off very slow and silly but by the end you really know how this woman longs to be with this man. Why were these letters abandoned in this mans desk? It is heart-breaking to read these letters that were only meant for his eyes.

A Capella Horses

2008-11-17T21:11:00.000-08:00

This Link will take you to the singing horses. If you have never played with the singing horses, be prepared to waste away time. Haha. You can click on the horses to get them to start or stop singing. I guarantee you can not stop right away. It is facinating, like a child at a toy store. Enjoy.

Vote Obama!!!

2008-11-03T08:57:00.000-08:00

If you are eligible to vote then please read this post! There are many undecided voters that for whatever reason may choose randomly when they enter the booth or decide not to vote at all. Consider this... there are many people living in the U.S., who can not participate in the election. Although these individuals are unable to vote, they are still affected by the outcome. If you are one of the undecided voters consider voting for a man who is offering a real change, a man who is full of integrity and heart, a man who has remained composed and strong throughout the entire campaign. Consider voting for Barack Obama. John McCain spent his entire campaign trying to criticize and scrutinize Barack Obama, while offering us nothing else of significance. Tell me McCains plans? Nobody knows. Obama has been straight forward about his plans and has even offered us detailed accounts of how to accomplish the plans he has offered. Please, Vote for Barack Obama, vote for the people who can not! OBAMA 2008!!

Douche Bro

2008-10-27T12:10:00.000-07:00

My friend Angelo introduced me to one of the most valid words of todays society. "Douche Bro" is that word. To all you Douche Bro's walking around with multiple polo shirt's with all the collars popped and your "New Haircut", it's time to take a look in the mirror. I hope this style trend will not last too long...although it is a way of making me feel better about myself. Everytime I walk downtown to get a pint or visit one of the many restaurants in New Haven, I fear running into the douche bro. The douche bro can be seen with the blowout haircut, lots of gawdy jewlery (gold), name brand italian designer wife beaters, Heinekins, and Jager bombs. The douche bro will make several attempts at picking up drunk chicks, if the douche bro does not succeed (which he won't), he will go home and make sure to do more steroids in order to better impress. The steroids add an anger issue and acne to this already incredibly douchy individual, now rendering them pitiful. If you need a better explanation of the Douche bro watch this video!
or this one!

Visit me at wordpress!

2008-10-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

Although I still post at Blogger, I feel that I have a better following at Wordpress. I enjoy writing for both pages but I feel better satisfied when I know that people are reading what I have to say. Most of my posts here at BLOGGER havbe become political or humorous and my posts at Wordpress are slightly different. I don't want to have two of the same page, otherwise what is the point? So come see what I'm doing over there! I will continue to post at both.

New Candidate!!

2008-10-11T17:52:00.000-07:00

Obama & McCain might as well pack it up. Reports have shown that for the first time ever, in any election, a random independant has made his way to the top of the race. Make sure when you vote next month you vote for this guy. He is full of benevolence & integrity. His words are very important and his blogs have touched many people, and this has led to his success! Click here to see what the media is saying!! You won't believe it.

Foo-fighting McCain

2008-10-10T19:36:00.000-07:00

The Foo-Fighters are one of the most talented bands in the world today. They always keep their sound fresh and different. The Foo-Fighters don't get left in the past like many other bands that have risen to the top and tumbled down like the stock market. And speaking of a horrid economic situation getting worse... John McCain, who does not stand much of a chance of winning the 2008 election (according to every online poll and the Wall Street Journal), has been using songs to depict images during his campaign. One band that McCain is using a song from is The Foo-Fighters. McCain is using the song "My Hero", in a way that suggests McCain is a hero. Frontman, Dave Grohl, of The Foo-Fighters said "My Hero" is supposed to be about average individuals that use their potential to rise to the top. McCain is not properly using the song and has not been given permission by The Foo-Fighters to use the song. Grohl goes on to mention "It tarnishes the song" because McCain is not using it properly. TheFoo-Fighters have suggested that John McCain stop using "My Hero" during the campaign. Other bands have also made the same request and Jackson Browne is even filing a lawsuit against McCain.

Thrice Alkaline Trio & Rise Against

2008-10-08T15:13:00.000-07:00

I'm going to see an awesome show tonight. I entered a radio contest (FM104one) a couple months back and I didnt give it much thought, although I really wanted to go to the show. The radio station called me out of the blue and told me I won 2 tickets. I am really Psyched. I really think Thrice (pic above) is amazing. They have created their own sound over the years and have become more and more amazing. I have also been a fan of Alkaline Trio since they started. Maybe I'll Catch Fire is an awesome song and I like their newer songs as well. They have a dark sound with lyrics about drinking, love, death and drinking. The headliners of the show are Rise Against. I have not always been a fan of this band but they sound pretty good. Well, I'm leaving now. I will certainly have a great time!!

Know your Shit!

2008-10-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

Im no political writer but I feel that the youth of the nation should be more involoved in politics. It is so important that we choose what our country looks like in the future. Stay interested in political policies and debates. They are boring but they do matter. I found a cool site that features voting projections for the upcoming election. If all goes according to the projections the next president should be... Im not going to tell you. Take a look here!!

We are Fucked!

2008-09-30T09:58:00.001-07:00

As the economy worsens and the $700 billion bailout plan is tossed in the shitter, the top government officials are now realizing that we are kind of screwed. Maybe if these heads of the state took their fucking heads out of their god damned asses they would have been able to see what some American's and all the rest of the world sees. We are deteriorating. How many banks and institutes have vanished? Lehman- gone! Wachovia- gone! WaMu- Gone! WTF?! There is no Wall Street anymore. People are asking if we will have another stock market crash. This is it folks, it's here! Get used to eating Ramen noodles and saltines. Gas and food prices continue to grow and nobody cares that you are making minimum wage. Your money aint gonna buy much! We are already in a depression. Look around!! Are we that stupid? Do you know who to blame? I do! Back in 2000 and 2004 when you smart ass republicans stepped inside those booths and thought "Gee, Bush seems like a good choice...de de de!!" that was the beginning of the end! We are broke because we have funded a POINTLESS WAR. I want all of you that voted for Bush and continue til this very day wondering why your money is not worth shit, to look in the mirror and with a big smile say to yourself "YOU did this, thanks for Fucking America!" Feel free to pat yourself on the back and punch yourself in the face or genitals while you are at it. And what does our president think of this whole cluster fuck?? Just look at the picture above!

Visit New Haven

2008-09-24T09:24:00.000-07:00

Why should you come to New Haven? I know most people have a fear of New Haven because of stories about crime and murders. Find me a town where there is NO crime or murder! New Haven is an amazing city which continues to develop to this day. New Haven is home to many Universities/Colleges, including Yale and Albertus Magnus. New Haven is also home to some of the most famous cuisine in the world. Many people have a fear of New Haven at night. When I think New Haven at night I think of the amazing Nightlife downtown, from the famous bars and restaurants to the packed dance clubs. New Haven has areas that are not so desirable, but I think most towns/cities have the same. I really enjoy living in New Haven and if you have not visited then I would suggest you do.
New Haven is changing its look and its attitude. From the I-95/I-91 facelift to the erecting of new schools and medical centers, New Haven is beginning to look great. If you pass through New Haven on the highway it is just another city, but get off an exit and drive through and I think you will be amazed. Wooster street is a very famous street in New Haven's "Little Italy" section. Wooster Street offers some of the best Italian cuisine. The most famous restaurants on Wooster Street are Sally's Apizza and Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana. Sally's and Pepe's are world famous for their brick oven cooked, thin crust style pizza. Pepe's opened 1925 and has been a favorite ever since. Frank Pepe's nephew Sal Consiglio left Pepe's and opened his own Pizza restaurant right down the street, Sally's. The owners are not competitors or enemies but the customers of each have become rivals. Each of these restaurants can be identified by the amazing number of patron's standing outside each day in any weather. Other famous cuisine on Wooster Street includes Libby's Italian Pastry Shop, famous for their Italian Ice, Consiglio's, Anastasio's, Abates, and Tony and Lucielle's. There are also plans for a New Haven comedy club, Joker's Wild Comedy Club, to open in October on Wooster Street.
When you leave Wooster street you can take a drive down Chapel towards Olive street and drive by the historic mansions and the beautiful Wooster Square park, which offers amazing Cherry Blossom's and Dogwoods which tingle the senses during the spring. The New Haven Green is found downtown surrounded by the large federal buildings and downtown shops and churches. The green is a 16 acre park which hosts many events such as summer concerts and art expositions. The park is beautiful and is perfect for a picnic or a nap or reading a book. The Center Church on the Green offers an interesting history. The church was built on top of a burial ground and the "Crypt" can be found in the basement of this church and tours may be taken. There are over 1000 unidentified bodies buried here.
Clubs clubs and more clubs can be found throughout New Haven. BAR, Oracle, Black Bear Saloon, The Playwright, Hula Hanks and Gotham Citi are just a few of the many clubs downtown. If you are into an alternative lifestyle there is a gay bar Partner's Cafe. There are also some strip clubs in New Haven, such as The Catwalk. There are some more upscale bar's and restaurants such as The OWL Shop, a personal favorite or Hot Tomato's. You can also visit the home of the Hamburger, Louis Lunch! Just do not ask for Ketchup. They really did invent the hamburger. There is also a very famous music venue in New Haven, Toad's Place, which has had anyone and everyone famous play there from The Doors to Slayer to The WU-Tang Clan. All of these bars and restaurants and clubs are very easy to get to. There are also plenty of parking spaces, garages and valets all over the city.
History! Yale alone offers so much history and it is featured not only in the Yale Art Gallery but also in The Museum of British Art and the many monuments and buildings throughout the city. The famous Eli Whitney graduated from Yale and invented the Cotton Gin. He also opened a gun manufacturer in New Haven and this is where Samuel Colt invented the automatic revolver which is featured in all the old western films. New Haven also played a role in the Anti-slavery movement and the shore has become the home of a famous ship. This is where The Amistad was docked during the trials in 1839. Unfortunately New Haven is also the birthplace of George W. Bush. It was also part-time home of Bill and Hillary Clinton.
New Haven is a very diverse and interesting city. Other famous people that are familiar to New Haven include- Michael Bolton, Karen Carpenter, Steve Wynn, Liz Phair, Charles Goodyear and Paul Giamatti. Whether you come for the cuisine, the nightlife or the history I guarantee you will fall in love with something in New Haven. From Yale to the beautiful ledges of East and West rock to little Italy and the financial district there are so many places to stop. Don’t forget the Peabody Museum, home to the only Brontosaurus exhibit in the world. And who knows…maybe you will bump into me.

Does god Exist?

2008-09-17T09:01:00.000-07:00

For anyone who has never studied Philosophy this seems like a hell of a question. A question that Philosophers have been asking for years. Does god exist? How can we prove the existence of a god? Is god that of which is described in scripture or is he not even a being but just a force?The scriptural god is described as omniscient, omnibenevolent and omnipotent. If scripture is correct then there are a lot of questions that we must ask. Why is there evil? Why are people allowed to commit crime and murder and why are governments allowed to use murder as punishment? The catholic church does not give a valid answer to the questions posed. This post is just an overview. This is based on Descartes proof of the existence of god and the criticism of the proof...

Comeback of the Year

2008-09-12T20:15:00.000-07:00

Straylight Run is back and better than ever! The first time I ever heard existentialism on prom night, I immediately fell in love with this band. They have a nice clean rock sound with clever yet dark lyrics. This time around it's all about the guys. Michelle, who is lead singer John Nolan's sister and back-up vocalist, decided to leave the band and pursue a solo career. Unfortuantely for her it sounds like, Un Mas Dos, the newest release might be the bands greatest album yet. Straylight Run seems to have reached a new level of Rock! I keep listening to the new songs and I can not stop. Check out their page here >> STRAYLIGHT RUN

~JCow

A must read!

2008-09-09T08:42:00.000-07:00

We have all heard of Mark Twain, but not all of us have heard of Mark Twain's post-humous publication of "Letters from the Earth". This is some of Twain's most interesting and controversial work. He writes mainly on the topic of religion and how humans don't have a clue about religion and god. Twain writes from the view point of Satan writing a letter home from Earth. Satan views the entire human race as a vain and confused society who view themselves as the most superior creature. Satan goes on to say that humans are less superior than anacondas. For anyone that specializes in theism or for anyone who would like a differnt point of view on religion and the world, from a very reputable writer "Letters from the Earth" is an amazing read.

Read it here!!

JCow~

Hey!

2008-09-08T12:18:00.000-07:00

Hey and Hi and Ho to all at Blogger that still read this page. I have been super super busy with life and I have been posting a bit over at my Wordpress page. I actually lost my password to Blogger for a while, otherwise I would have checked in earlier. Happy Blogging to everyone and visit me at my other page.

HERE

I have moved

2008-06-26T07:36:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. I have decided to open a new door in my writing life. I have moved to Wordpress. I like Blogger but I need to look at other options. I will most likely continue to maintain this page as well. I might change some stuff around. We will see what happens. I have already put some new stuff on my wordpress page so feel free to go and comment. See you there !! Stop back here anytime...I will link both of the pages together.

Justin!

George Carlin

2008-06-23T07:53:00.001-07:00

R.I.P George Carlin

George Carlin has passed away today. Carlin was an amazing comedian who has been a highlighted guest on many comedy shows, including being the first guest ever on Saturday Night Live. Anyone familiar with George Carlin's dirty, angry humor will certainly miss him. George Carlin was not only funny and dirty but he was clever and witty as well. Visit George Carlin's website and learn about the man if you don't know who he was!!

Watch these videos from George Carlin

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Save the Planet

You will be Fucking missed!

America's Hat

2008-06-19T19:59:00.000-07:00

Okay world, listen up. This is a quick geography and sociology lesson. PAY ATTENTION! Do you see that chunk of land in this picture...yeah the one that is floating above the U.S. I understand that you may be confused but that really is a country. It's a large and beautiful country called Canada. Canada is actually the 2nd largest Country, by area in the world. Canada originates from the Iroquoian word Kanata, which means "village" or "settlement". Not only does Canada follow a democratic system, like the U.S. is supposed to but they also have a Parliament and a Queen. Yes a real Queen, not like the Disney movies. Canadians are also bilingual, in fact Canada is an Official Bilingualism Country. Stop signs read "Stop" and "Arret". How cool? Not cool enough for you? The music scene in Canada seems to be the most interesting and promising. Bands such as Malajube, Stars, Euchrid Eucrow,Elfin Saddle, A Helpful Diagram and many others are gracing the ears of many listeners. There are even famous people in Canada!!! Some famous Canadians include Nelly Furtado, Pamela Anderson, Neil Young, Jim Carrey and a lot of others. When someone says they are from Canada that makes them Canadian...duh!

Word Up!

2008-06-19T07:42:00.000-07:00

Words! People have said "Sticks and stones may break my bones but WORDS will never hurt me". Then why are we so critical about political correctness? My philosophy is that if you are going to bitch or be offended by a word then you must be able to say why that word bothers you. Most often when we read older literature or books the word man is used to reference everyone. In modern times the word man has taken the meaning of a male human being. Feminists search out individuals who still use the word man and these individuals are scrutinized for using it. The word man is derived from the Proto-Germanic word Mannaz meaning "human". If women are offended by being generalized as "MAN" then they are protesting their inclusion into the human race. I also have a problem with "African American" or "Asian American" or any other diversity friendly name you want to call yourself. I understand that diversity has become a big thing in the past decade but we should be more concerned with Unity and not diversity. Diversity is celebrating differences, University is bringing everyone together as one. If you are Black and you were born in America then you are American not African American. I am Irish, Italian and Polish and I am proud of my background but when people ask me what I am I mostly lie and say Canadian... kidding, I say American not Irish, Italian, Polish, American. WTF?! Can you understand my concern. Yes, we are all different! Be proud of who you are but take it easy. The only people who should be allowed to call themselves a dual name are "Native Americans" because Europeans came here and killed most of them and decided to call them Indians, which confuses the world now because we scratch our heads and wonder when someone says Indian..."Oh, Dots or Feathers?" There are a many more examples I can give in regards to word origins and whiny political correctness people. Such as "Merry Christmas" being changed to "Happy Holidays" or The National Anthem not being allowed to be sung because it may offend someone of another culture. Give me a break. Rhetoric will break more than any stick or stone ever will. Listen to what you say and avoid politically correct cliches.

-JCow

You look like I need a laugh

2008-06-14T09:58:00.001-07:00

Looking for a great stand-up comic? Last week I witnessed the stand-up of Jon Stewart. He is remarkable. Jon Stewart is funny, dirty, political and interacts with the audience. He also paid respect to Tim Russert, who died the day before the show. Jon also gave praise to his entire crew at the Daily Show, including Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert. The cast and crew of the Daily Show have always been amazing. I saw Lewis Black perform stand-up last year, he was equally as impressive. I would gladly see anyone of the current or ex-members of the Daily Show perform live and so should you!!

JCow

Better IQ resulting from Smart Car

2008-06-12T17:25:00.000-07:00

By now we have all seen the Smart car. They are quite cute. In fact this is old news to anyone who lives or has lived in Europe. The launch of the Smart car in America has sparked an interest in other manufacturers though. The Smart car (Mercedes-Benz), could be found quietly zooming around the streets in Europe for the past several years. Due to the tiny size of this car it could be parked virtually anywhere. The Smart is very fuel efficient as well, which means a lot to consumers these days. The Smart also topped the charts in the crash tests, beating out many larger vehicles. The Smart is a highly desired micro-car. The Smart car is now buzzing all over The United States and leaving drivers of gas guzzlers wishing they were as Smart as this auto. Many car manufacturers have noticed the sudden interest in these vehicles and are now coming up with possible innovations and upgrades. Toyota has already revealed their 2009 IQ. The IQ is being called a 3 + 1, which means that either 3 adults and 1 child or a piece of luggage can be transported comfortably. This car is more appealing to anyone looking to carry more than 1 driver and 1 passenger, like the Smart car. The IQ also received a 5 star safety rating in crash tests. It is evident that micro cars are the wave of the future. People are looking for reliable, safe and gas efficient automobiles, and the Smart and the IQ are very intelligent choices. I am willing to bet that more of these super compact creations will soon arise. Does anyone else want a real life Micro Machine as bad as I do??

Toyota IQ >>

Blogger Change

2008-06-11T18:42:00.000-07:00

At the request of many I have taken the word verification setting off of my profile. Hopefully this makes leaving comments a little easier. Sorry about that. Hope everyone is well.
-JCow

Plato

2008-06-09T19:21:00.000-07:00

If there was one famous person from the past that I could have a conversation with it would be Plato. Plato started the first University in the world. It was called The Academy, named for Akademos, a legendary hero in Greek mythology.The Academy was opened in 387 BC. Before the academy, learning was just an emergent property of living life. The Academy stayed open until 529 AD, lasting longer than any other University or school built after it, almost 920 years. Plato opened the minds of many people with his philosophical views and continues to do so today. The most influential teachings of Plato were from The Republic. The main character in The Republic is Socrates, Plato's teacher and friend. Socrates is known as the "founder" of Western Philosophy. Plato told a story in The Republic about "The allegory of the Cave". This story is probably Plato's best known work. The story reveals a cave which holds a great deal of symbolism. In the cave are prisoners, who are chained and forced to face a wall. These prisoners have been in the cave since birth. Behind the chained prisoners is a walkway, where people walk back and forth carrying objects. Behind the walkway is a fire, which is constantly lit. When the individuals carrying the objects walk across the walkway, the objects they carry cast shadows on the wall. The prisoners believe that the shadows are real objects and real people. The story gets interesting when Plato suggests that one of the prisoners breaks free of the chains and escapes to the outside world. As the prisoner walks past the fire and the walkway there is a cruel realization of a life long lie. The prisoner continues to walk until he reaches the world outside the cave. The prisoner is now acquainted with the "real" sun and even "real" objects and people. The prisoner knows that if he goes back to the cave and he tells the other prisoners about his experience they will never believe him. This story is a learning tool that shows us how disillusioned we can become sometimes. We get so caught up in watching the shadows on the wall in front of us that we never actually leave the cave. (Examples: Fox News,No Child Left Behind, Outsourcing, Myanmar government, Berlin Wall, Health Care). This story means a lot to me and I can only imagine what speaking with Plato would have been like. I would have so many questions to ask him. Plato, although long deceased, gives me great knowledge and serves as a role model to me. Here is Plato and Socrates hanging out. Give me your thoughts or questions I left a lot out for sake of time...

Save us Obama!!

2008-06-04T18:55:00.001-07:00

There is good news and bad news for Barack Obama. The good news is that the possibility for Presidential nomination is now looking brighter than ever. It will be nice to have an intelligent, sympathetic and charismatic President. Now the bad news... we have had an empty White House for 8 years and during this period America has fallen into a serious depression. I hope Barack is willing to take out his shovel and dig, because the U.S. is buried in Bush's shit. America is the youngest nation in the world and also holds a lot of potential to become one of the greatest countries. Right now America is the bully that every other country hates, because the son of an asshole has been destroying bonds that have been passed down the presidential chain for decades. Healthcare is a joke! Gas prices are astronomical. Food and rent are also at all time highs. Right now, The United States of America has nothing to offer anyone. I feel bad for whoever wins the Presidency in November (Barack Obama). It will be a difficult task for the leader of this country. We will have to devise a secure plan to get our Military out of a pointless war that was started for the sole purpose of OIL. Bush has failed everyone across the world. I hope there will never be another Bush in the White house again. Good luck Obama.

May/June Playlist

2008-05-31T08:17:00.000-07:00

Why listen to what everyone else is listening to? Follow me and I'll introduce you to some new music. Please do yourself a favor and listen.

Band//// Song

1) The Notwist- Pick up the Phone

2) Malajube - Pate Filo

3) Nada Surf - See these bones

4) Stars - In our bedroom after the war

5) Diamond J and the rough - Norah Jones acoustic

6) The New Amsterdams - Wait

7) Blackpool Lights - Crash sounds

8) Koufax - Name of love

9) Minus Story - Come into my arms

10) Handshakes and Highfives - Maybe next time

11) Old Canes - Both falling bright

12) Bad Veins - Afraid

13) Damien Rice - Older chests

14) Get well soon - If this hat is missing I

I think these are great musicians with a lot of talent. Tell me what you think.

Update (2)

2008-05-28T19:19:00.000-07:00

Okay, I have started my first summer class for this session and it is pretty interesting. It is a political/ philosophy class. The title of the class is Philosophy in Education. We are going to be talking a lot about George Bush's ridiculous policy, "no child left behind". Basically, in the view of many educators and philosophers, this is destroying our school systems here in America. I'll keep an update of what I find out as the semester progresses. So far the reading seems interesting. We are reading from John Dewey, Maria Montessori, and famous philosophers like Plato. This should be an interesting learning experience. Meanwhile I have received the rest of my grades for the Spring 08 semester: German (II) A Philosophy A English C+ Media(sex violence & the american dream) B- I am very happy about these grades. I know they are not amazing but for me they are. Maybe writing my blogs is helping me. It does not feel like a chore to write anymore. Okay, that's it for now. Take care!!

Congrats Stef & Andres

2008-05-26T19:21:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Stefanie and Andres on their marriage. It was such a pleasure to be a part of the wedding and the party... even though I was hung over. The day could not have been any more beautiful... and these two deserved to have a great day. Stefanie and Andres are great friends and it was very nice to see them get married. Ute was the photographer for the entire day and she did an outstanding job. Please comment on her photos (CLICK HERE). Ute also took some awesome pictures on Friday at the beach in Westport. The weather was kind of strange and it worked to her advantage. The clouds and the rain and the sun all worked together and there was even a rainbow it was amazing (Click Here). I start Summer classes tomorrow which means my social life will be dead. Hope all is well for everyone. = )

Update

2008-05-21T08:02:00.001-07:00

Spring semester and finals are behind me now. So far I have an A in German and a B- in Media. I have a week off before I start my summer classes. This week Ute's mom is here. Yeah = ) I hope we can show her a fun time. I have been really busy lately and have not had very much time for blogging. So much stuff coming up in the next couple months that I probably won't write as much.

Picture Perfect

2008-05-14T06:38:00.000-07:00

If you are reading my blog, chances are that you are a friend of Ute (my wife). Therefore, you probably already know about her amazing talent in photography. Ute's photographs are becoming exponentially better all the time. She has a natural talent for photography and also has a desire to learn more. Over the years her photography has been a vehicle for people to view her life and feel like they are with her. It seems that her love for photography has grown larger than life. Ute knows how to get the perfect shot. She gets the angles right and knows what to keep in and out of the shot as well. Her talent has always amazed me. Now that she has realized how good she is, she now wants to pursue this talent and make something of it. She is not 100% confident in her talent but I keep trying to tell her how amazing she is. Ute worked her first paid photography job this past weekend and the photos came out amazing. She shot our friend Connie's daughter's communion(thats a mouth full). She also got some shots of me. Honestly, if she can make me look good in a photo she must have a real talent. haha. Check out her photography page and post some comments. She loves the input and it would be good to boost her ego a bit because she will be shooting our friends Steffi and Andres wedding next week!!

Utes portfolio

Morgan Communion

Random shots of Me

Death and Devistation

2008-05-13T09:48:00.001-07:00

Is the world mad at us? It appears the world has devised a plan to wipe out mass amounts of people. High powered winds shred homes and entire cities to bits and leave people desperate and alone. The earth shakes buildings and roads so violently it reduces them to re barb and dust. The Ocean speaks to thousands as it violently crashes into communities and destroys hopes and dreams. You and I are pretty luck today! I can not even begin to imagine what the people in Myanmar and China are going through. Death tolls have reached the hundred thousands and rescue efforts are failing. Here in the U.S. tornadoes and hurricanes are ravaging the mid-west. Hundreds of storms have already blown through the country this year, causing many fatalities. The world speaks... and is not concerned whether we are listening. Is anyone else as scared as I am? Mother nature does not care about our efforts to go green or cut down on pollution. The earth does not need us here. She is proving that little by little with each horrible catastrophe.

Disbanded

2008-05-12T07:12:00.000-07:00

There are several bands that have decided to call it quits in the past year and I just want to give mention to them. Good music was given to the ears of the world and many people have never even heard these songs. I went to the BAMBOOZLE a couple weeks ago and 2 well known bands played their last shows there. The Starting Line And The Receiving End of Sirens!!

Here are some bands that have broken up over the past few years. Please check them out, because you may end up listening to your new favorite!!

Click the band names to see their page!

1) The Receiving End of Sirens (2003-2008)

2) The Juliana Theory (1997-2006)
3) Hot Rod Circuit (1997-2007)

4) The Starting Line (1999-2008)

5) Moros Eros (2005-2008)

6) Face to Face (1991-2003)

7) The Get Up Kids (1995-2005)

8) The Format (2001-2008)

9) Somerset (2002-2008)

10) Biology (2005-2008)

11) The Early November (1999-2007)

12) The Movie Life (1997-2003)

13) Matchbook Romance (1997-2007)

14) Hidden in Plain View (2000-2007)

15) Hopesfall (1998-2008)

16) Yellowcard (1997-2008)

Reunion Shows are always possible! =)
Enjoy!!

Great News!

2008-05-07T21:02:00.000-07:00

^^ Click on the photo to read at full size ^^

I am published!! Today is a happy day for me. Although an article in a school newspaper may not be the worlds greatest accomplishment, it does satisfy me...for now. It may not be the greatest thing I have ever written, but it serves a purpose and it will speak to someone. I could have really added a lot more substance to the story but due to the unfriendly nature of time I had to send in a sloppy draft. Although sloppy and not well edited, thanks to me sending it at the last moment before the deadline, it was still published and I feel like the worlds greatest writer. I chose to take a professors advice and write about how the advances in computer technologies hinder the excellence of educators. Many professors do not even know how to check email. Come on, what year is it?? WTF?! Anyway, I don't know if you can view the photo at a larger size but I did get a nice sized column (about half a page) in the Letters to the Editor section. I feel proud and I seem to be getting positive feedback.

=)

Update

2008-05-06T06:00:00.000-07:00

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I just want to apologize for the obscure music theme that I have going on in my blog. I just love the creativity of certain bands. I hope more people will find an appreciation for the "GOOD" music of the world. Anyway, I have written my first column for the SCSU paper. Lets hope it makes it in there. Also, while I have been finishing up a lot of school work I have also been thinking of ways to make Spring Afternoon more creative. I have a bit of writer's block, but I'll get over it. Stick with me. And in general to anyone who reads my blogs I just want to say thank you. Please feel free to post comments so I know what I should be writing, you can just say hi, comment on the blog, or just vent. Its cool, ha ha.

Reggie and Fucking Full Effect

2008-05-05T18:55:00.000-07:00

Reggie Lives!!

Reggie and the Full Effect is one of the most innovative and amazing sounding bands ever. James Deweese, the lead singer, is a jack of all music trades...master of all. He not only sings for Reggie and the Full Effect but he played keyboards for The Get up Kids and played drums for Coalesce. James Deweese has helped out other bands on tour (New Found Glory & MCR). Unfortunately, Reggie and the Full Effect disappeared from the world a few months ago. No website, no myspace, nothing from Vagrant records. It seemed that Reggie had died. As of the end of April it is confirmed that Reggie Lives!! A new album, Last Stop Crappy Town is due out in June of 2008. Reggie has always been a favorite and will hopefully have a long prosperous life.

WTF is Crunk-rock ?!

2008-05-04T21:56:00.000-07:00

Music is in danger of sounding generic. Everybody in the same genre sounds very similar. Thanks to creativity and open mindedness musicians are finding a way to stand out. How about mixing Rap with metal or any other combination. Seriously, I am not making this up. Screamo bands are implementing the Crunk style rap into their songs and it sounds decent. Crunk is the grimy style hip-hop that was made famous by the rapper Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins. YEAHH!! OKAY!! WHHAAT?!! (I'm sure you have seen the Chappelles Show episode about Lil Jon). Anyway, now punk style bands are combining the Crunk Style with Punk-rock. Strange to say the least. Chiggitty Check it Out here if you want >>> Brokencyde (Crunk/Screamo/Electronica) & I Set My Friends On Fire (really good cover of Souja Boy).

Irish Car Bomb

2008-04-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

The band Hot Rod Circuit offered fans a lot of great songs in the ten years they were together. Not only did they offer good songs but they opened a gateway for the band members to start their own bands. The singer of Hot Rod Circuit, Andy Jackson has played guitar for Reggie and The Full Effect and Say Anything, sang with his wife in Safety in Numbers and is currently the singer for Death in the Park with HRC bassist Joe Ballaro. Andy is also rumored to be taking Fred Mascherino, of The Color Fred's spot in Taking Back Sunday. Andy went through a lot, especially when his house in New Haven burned to the ground. Andy received a lot of help from bands such as Brand New, who played charity shows to get money for Andy and his family. Casey Prestwood played lead guitar for HRC. He is currently adding his talent to many different projects. Casey is playing as Casey James Prestwood, which is very southern Rock style music. Casey also plays in The Only Children and Diamond J and the Rough. Dan Duggins and Joe Ballaro were not original members of HRC but they made very skilled replacements. For any Hot Rod Circuit fan I think one of the hardest ideas to cope with was seeing Jay Russell leave the band. Jay Russell went on to start Diamond J and The Rough. Diamond J is a mix of southern rock/emo and acoustic. They are definitely worth seeing live. Diamond J and the Rough played at Hot Rod Circuit's last show ever, in New Haven CT. Jay even played bass for his old band on a couple songs. Dan Duggins is an amazing drummer and was always a good friend when the band came around. Dan is now running a drumming website and enjoying his free time. Hot Rod Circuit offered amazing songs and something more of a party than a concert every time they played live. They will be missed... but their sounds live on through the other bands that were created. (Breathe in... exhale...)

Alkaline Trio

2008-04-26T07:31:00.001-07:00

I had a chance to listen to Alkaline trio's new songs and I am thoroughly impressed. Alkaline Trio has always been one of my favorite bands. I enjoy their dark, melodic songs about drinking, women and death. Their last album, on Vagrant Records was beginning to sound too machine oriented. Alkaline trio has broken away from Vagrant and is now signed with Asian Man records. I believe this was a good move for them. They sound like they have stripped away that mechanical sound and come back to their roots. Check out Alkaline Trio's music on their page...if you have never heard them before you are in for a treat. Also, they are heading out on tour. I will be seeing them Sat. June 21st at Toads Place in New Haven!!!

New Template!!

2008-04-24T21:15:00.000-07:00

As you can obviously see I have just added a new paint job to my blogger page. I thought "A creepy girl that stares at you whilst you read... sure, why not?" So, here you have it. I was sick of the boring templates that were offered by Google. Anyway, off to bed because it is late and I just finished an English assignment.
Over and out 10-4 good buddy come on!!

I'm a writer

2008-04-22T18:35:00.000-07:00

So, I said I would not write for a while unless something cool happened... and it did. Thanks to my awesome friend Eliza I will now be writing for the SCSU newspaper. This may not sound like anything great, but for me it is. You have to understand my situation. I was a high school drop-out. I never read or wrote for leisure and I never excelled in school. I began writing, for myself when I started this blog page only a few months ago. I enjoy writing and it is a learning experience for me. So, for the sheer fact I was even asked to write for the paper gives me great honor and shows me how far I have come not only with my writing but as a person as well. I am excited and grateful and I hope I can continue to influence others by way of rhetoric. Thank you to everyone who reads my blog... (and soon to be articles)!!

Weekend Update!

2008-04-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

Just a quick update... Had an awesome time this weekend. Went to celebrate Passover for my first time ever. It was interesting, but any holiday where you get to eat and drink is cool with me. My favorite part was meeting the cool people that were there. The family that my wife works for is awesome. Sunday we went to Albany with our friends Steffi and Andres and we went walking through some caves. It was a real cool experience. Half way through the trip I said "Hey, I'm in the earth!" and to me that is awesome. So, overall I had an awesometastic weekend but now it is crunch time. I have a ton of shit to work on for school and I will not be able to blog for a little bit... unless something really cool or crazy passes through my head. Ok, that is all.

Peace, love and wookie dick dreams!!

(Untitled I)

2008-04-19T08:49:00.000-07:00

It's you that has me confused. And it's you... You taste like magic... You look like a sweet melody... And you sound like braille... Your scent is reminiscent of a sunny day! My senses fail when I'm with you. And it's you that turns my world inside out. My life is more than sensory now. And it's you...

America ... Absolutly ridiculous!!

2008-04-17T17:00:00.000-07:00

America may be one of the youngest countries, compared to European and Asian countries but, seriously, why must Americans act like babies? Seriously WTF?! This Absolut add was posted on billboards and in magazines across several countries and when American publicists got wind of it they were not happy. The Billboard shows Mexico extending up into California and Texas and the map reads in Spanish. The message simply states: "In An Absolut World." Americans found this offensive because they are afraid that this sends a message to Mexicans that it is ok to enter the United States and take the land back. If the action of "W", putting up a fence around the border of Mexico did not cause a revolution, I highly doubt that a billboard for an alcoholic beverage will. I think there is more of a chance that Mexicans will be inspired to drink Absolut and go on ciesta.

Playlist

2008-04-15T20:03:00.000-07:00

Hey Hey Hey!! I just wanted to give you a sample of some stuff I'm listening to. Thought you might find as much enjoyment in music as I. Music is very influential and I wouldn't be me without it. ENJOY!!!

Artist - Song
1) Manchester Orchestra - Where Have You Been
2) O'Death - Ground Stump
3) Brand New - Handcuffs
4) Kiss Kiss - Machines
5) Murder by Death - Ash
6) Thrice - Silver Wings
7) The Andrew Jackson Jihad - Bad Bad Things
8) Damien Rice - Coconut Skins
9) The Beautiful Mistake - Of Human Bondage
10) Volta Do Mar - We Watch a lot of Movies
11) James Figurine - 55566688833
12) The Gutter Twins - Each to Each

Please look these bands up and enjoy.
Peace, love, midgets and unicorns to all!!

Update!!!

2008-04-13T13:49:00.000-07:00

I am just giving a quick update. I have a lot of new stuff to write about. Last Sunday I saw Murder by Death with Kiss Kiss and O'Death, it was the most amazing and interesting group of bands EVER!!! I will continue my controversial SPRING AFTERNOON too. Also if you have a passion for photography like I do please check out my wife's portfolio. She has been taking a lot of cool pictures. If you are interested in meeting with her for a shooting, just comment to this blog. She is looking to practice!! Anyway, Hope all is well with everyone. As soon as I get a free second I will begin writing again but for now, browse and comment please.

Nanotechnology

2008-04-04T17:26:00.000-07:00

What is nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is a branch in the field of applied sciences that works on an extremely small scale, 100 nanometers or less. Working at a size this small is not something that most of us can comprehend. I have found video that shows an accurate animation of how nanotechnology works. Nanotechnology is already being looked at in the field of ecology and in the medical world. Nanotechnology might be the future cure for cancer and other illnesses. Scientists have found a way to manufacture molecules (they can create situations where only certain molecules can bond and they can break down other molecular compositions). This might sound like a bunch of blabbering or just really confusing but if you watch the videos I think they will help a little.

Nanotechnologies creating products

Nanotechnologies destroying carcinomas (Cancer)

Nanotechnologies NANOBOTS!!

Alba

2008-04-03T19:38:00.000-07:00

No, I am not referring to Jessica Alba! I am talking about a rabbit that was made to glow.

"Alba is a rabbit that was genetically created in 2000 for artist Eduardo Kac by French geneticist Louis-Marie Houdebine with the GFP gene found in the jellyfish Aequorea victoria and the sea pansy that fluoresces green when exposed to blue light, and when Alba was exposed to such light she would literally glow green." (Wikipedia)

Why?? I don't know. Its a pet and a night light for those of you who are afraid of the dark. Poor little rabbit.

Artificial Intelligence

2008-04-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

Icogno.com is home to several chatting bots. Joan is the most advanced bot. Joannie is in intellegent program that uses videogrammetry. An actress is shown as a talking avatar for Joan. Joan, the winner of 2006 Loebner Prize is accredited with being human like. You may have a conversation with Joan and she responds to you. Joan has passed the Turing test as well. This test was invented to show if computers can trick humans into thinking that they are human. Joan is a lot of fun and is an interesting program. Don't kill too much of your time!!

JOANNIE

PLEASE READ!!!!

2008-03-31T08:01:00.000-07:00

There is an issue that I need to clear up. People reading my blog now think that because of Spring Afternoon, I am going to go crazy and kill my wife. NO! That is not the point of my writing. I have researched a certain topic and I am using common things in my life to express that topic. Certain elements of the story may sound familiar and this strengthens the "Creepiness Factor" a little more. Based on the survey on my blog page, you guys like my creative writing. This is what I believe creative writing is. I was also inspired by a band Boys Night Out, their album Trainwreck offers a lot of feeling and emotion. I am not crazy nor do I have plans to kill my wife. Read my blog and enjoy my creativity and realize that it is just a story. Please!

Spring Afternoon (Part II)

2008-03-29T07:51:00.000-07:00

A month has now passed since my unexplainable episode. I feel like I should tell someone what happened but I don’t want to be labeled as crazy. Should I speak to a doctor? Should I tell a friend? Should I tell my wife? These are the questions that run through my head. I continually talk myself out of telling someone. My days go by a little more normally now and I begin to feel as if my “attack” was a one time thing. I do fear looking in the mirror every time I enter the bathroom but I face my fears and stare into the mirror only finding myself staring back. Who or what was the image in the mirror on that beautiful afternoon? I can’t say for sure. What the figure said to me was disturbing though. It menacingly stated “You are worthless! You don’t deserve to live. I won’t kill you but you should think about ending your worthless life. Nobody loves you!” These words continued until I once again lost my senses only to regain consciousness later. I obviously did not make it to work that day and I had to come up with a good excuse that would satisfy my boss and my wife. My wife is not a tough person to deal with but she is overly concerned. I had to tell her that I came down with a stomach bug and spent the day in the bathroom. The duration of a stomach virus is usually only 24 hours, so this lie worked out perfectly. I was weak and afraid to leave my apartment following my attack. The spring afternoons were no longer as pleasing to my senses. I drove to work with my windows closed and the music at a low volume. I felt that I could control my environment. Today I feel better. I have had a long day at work. I walk to my car and hop in. I roll my windows down and turn the music up. I even enjoy singing along to the songs. I enjoyably drive home without any fear. I make my walk up to the apartment and I smell dinner. I open the door and kiss my wife. She has prepared a nice meal. I offer a complimenting comment to my wife, “Mmmm, Chicken and veggies. You are the best!” She loves when I appreciate her cooking, as do most women. We eat dinner and I take care of clearing the dishes. “It’s only eight O’ clock, should we watch a movie?” I ask. “Sure, we haven’t seen Super Bad yet.” She says. “That sounds great to me.” We watch and laugh throughout the entire picture. “Time for bed McLovin'!” she says. “Okay, Ha-Ha.” I couldn't help but laugh. We enjoy teasing each other. It keeps our marriage fun. We prepare for bed and brush our teeth. In the bathroom I look in the mirror and to my surprise, what do I see? That oh so familiar image! “Shit Shit Shit!!!!” I cry. My wife is luckily in the kitchen at the moment. I nervously finish brushing and leave the bathroom as quickly as possible. I get in bed and wait for my wife. “I love you” she says. “I love you too.” I reply. She drifts off to sleep quickly, but not before her 'good-nite kiss' and I lie in bed thinking to myself. I hear a sound like static from a radio or television. “I know I turned off the TV.” I utter to myself. I don’t bother to get out of bed. I soon fall asleep. I am awoken by the sound of a siren. I still remain in bed with my eyes closed. Then I hear another siren and then another. Police and rescue vehicles suddenly pull up, outside my apartment. WTF!? I open my eyes and I am now witnessing a nightmare. “No! What happened? Shit! She can’t be gone. No no! This is a dream. Wake up! Wake up! No!” I ecstatically shout. The blood tells a story. A story that does not end well for me and one that ends even worse for her. How could this have happened? So much blood and my hands are red.

…To be continued

Making the Band

2008-03-28T19:40:00.000-07:00

Guns N’ Roses and The Red Hot Chili Peppers were without a doubt two of the biggest bands ever. They are still influencing music today. With that said -WTF!? Seriously, what the fuck was going on? These musicians went far beyond strange. Guns N’ Roses pumped out hits throughout the 80’s and the 90’s. Axl Rose was on top of the world. My question is, WHY? I can only imagine the auditions for Guns N’ Roses. Slash was not an original member of GNR but he did take over lead guitar shortly after formation. Slash is a real guitar hero! That man can play. What is with the clown hair and the top hat though? Some people have their trademark, but couldn’t he have picked something a little more subtle? The rest of the band members were dependant on drugs and they most certainly looked it. They may have been on drugs but they could play really well. Now imagine this scenario: Slash: “Hey I can shred gnarly sounds on my guitar! I’ve got some mean riffs” Izzy: “I can play the shit outta my guitar too man!” Steven Adler: “I can rock out on my drums Dudes! Far Out! Ha, I’m so high” Sorry, anyway and then all of a sudden Axl Rose walks in! Axl is wearing a little league chest protector, a flannel 3 sizes too big, jean cut-off shorts complete with knee pads he is also sporting a bandana covering the top portion of his long greasy hair. The band is hyped to find out what Axl Rose has to offer to the band. Axl is like “You fuckers want a sample of my shit?” “You got it!!” Axl begins swaying back and forth like a mad man and he grabs the microphone and belts out a high pitched stutter of the word “knees.” “Kn-n-n-n-Knees knees, I wanna make you bleed! UUUGH!” The band is speechless. After they take a moment to absorb what happened they say “Man that is awesome, let’s fuckin rock out!” This is at least how I picture it anyway.

Now how about RHCP? The Red Hot Chili Peppers have had their share of hits and continue to produce chart toppers. I have a feeling that this audition was a bit similar to that of GNR’s. Anthony Kiedis may look like a normal man but I assure you that he is not. Flea is crazy and also looks crazy. Every member of Red Hot Chili Peppers has been interestingly strange and addicted to drugs. Okay, this is how I imagine the audition. Anthony Kiedis shows up to meet the rest of the band. Anthony: “Hey guys, are you ready to play some music?” RHCP: “Yeah, but we are missing a member, where is Flea?” Anthony turns around and shows the band his backpack. “Open it” he says “but be careful!” Guitarist, John Frusciante opens the bag and out pops the head of Bassist, Flea. Flea hops out of the bag, freaking out like he just consumed an entire six pack of Jolt Cola and a half a bag of crack (which he probably did). The band begins to play and all of a sudden Anthony Kiedis begins to mumble and make chewing noises. The band stops “Are you okay dude?” Anthony responds “Why did you stop? We were on a roll” RHCP: “It sounded like you forgot the words and just started makin shit up.” Anthony: “Not at all guys, that was fully intentional.” They started playing again and Kiedis began listing geographical locations “California I’ve gone to Dakota this lady once met me in Georgia but that’s why I’m goin to New York now, ying nog ying yong chong nong nong na nong!” After the band finishes playing they address Anthony again. RHCP: “Dude, I gotta tell you, that shit is brilliant. Love it! Let’s Rock”

Once again, this is how I picture it happening. Don’t like it? Tell me what you think happened!

H2O

2008-03-27T07:53:00.000-07:00

What if water lost it's chemical properties? What if for some reason, the universe wanted to change it? What if water lost it's covalent hydrogen bonds? What if water lost it's polarity? Think about it! All surface tension would cease to exist. Insects that scale the surface of lakes and ponds. Birds that sit so majestically on top of the water. These types of occurrences would transform into mayhem. If water molecules lost their bonds, boats would no longer float and surfers would fall through the water and drown. Swimming would not be a possibility. Hydrogen and oxygen would no longer bond and the world would be in shambles. Clouds would not exist. What would we drink? Snow...gone! Water The Universal Solvent!! Nope, no more. The world of chemistry would change forever. Since humans are made mostly of water, would we exist?

Update & Mr. Roboto

2008-03-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

I am brainstorming and coming up with some creative stuff to write. I promise to continue Spring Afternoon as well.

For now, I will leave a question: Can computers, one day Think? If we replace our neurons in our brains, one by one, with computer chips would we still be us once our brains became 100% computer? These are some questions that philosophers are studying now! What are your thoughts?

Happy Easter

2008-03-23T07:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter to all who celebrate. I celebrate anything that has to do with delicious food, especially ham. And while we celebrate this strange strange holiday let us not forget that the Easter Bunny had to go through an awful lot to convince the gullible Christians that Easter belongs to him and that the holiday no longer belongs to Jesus. I mean, if Santa can take Christ's B-day then it must be easy for the bunny man to take Easter.

If you like stand up check out this video of Jim Gaffigan talking about Easter and Christmas.

Happy St. Paddy's

2008-03-17T20:21:00.000-07:00

Don't forget the Guinness! Happy St. Patrick's Day
Be Safe. Be kind to each other.
XoXo
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Fog

2008-03-11T11:30:00.000-07:00

It is awfully foggy but I have got to move forward. The fog is hazardous. I know I'm not the only one driving and I fret for the others as well. The haze thickens but I still drive. The radiance of the fog lights assists me and I slow my pace. I can just about see now. It will be a long time until I meet my destination. When I arrive I recognize that my journey will not be complete. I must keep going and accomplish my goal. The fog has vanquished me before but not today! Others may pull over and wait but I continue my journey.

Spring Afternoon (PART I)

2008-03-05T22:57:00.001-08:00

A spring afternoon is upon us and I am taking it in. I breathe in the warm air and walk briskly in the direction of my car. I feel the cool gentle wind blowing through my hair and it gives me a slight chill. The beginning of spring is awfully enjoyable following a long winter. I get in my car and flip on my Mp3 player. As I back out of my space and begin to drive I roll the windows down for the first time since fall. I get the feeling that my ride home will be breathtaking. My favorite song from Brand New is playing and I am enjoying the fresh air. The color of the sky speaks to me like that of a canvassed art work. The sky ranges from deep blue to different shades of gray all garnished by soft, fluffy, white clouds. I pull up to the parking lot outside my apartment and I feel energized. I am almost saddened to end my journey so suddenly but I know that there are many things to be done today. I snatch my belongings from the seat and close the car door. My keys, still in hand are now being aimed at unlocking the downstairs entrance to my apartment. I step in and let the door close behind. I begin my ascent to the 2^nd floor, which is where I reside. I begin to feel as though something is not right. I feel a mysterious dizzy spell. “I must be hungry!” I utter to myself. I unlock the door to my apartment and I enter. I put my items down on the kitchen table and get my work clothes ready. I come back to the kitchen and search for a quick snack. “Eh, Pop Tarts…ha-ha, I guess this will do.” I often laugh to myself in regards to the crap I eat when I am in a hurry. I put the package of Pop Tarts down and suddenly I find myself standing in the kitchen with a very peculiar feeling. My heart begins to race and I feel a cold sweat pouring down my face. “What the fuck is hap---” the rest of my words fade out. I can hear the floor breathing heavily. The painting on the wall is giving me a look as if it were ashamed of me, so ashamed that it has begun to cry. I scream “What is wrong with me?” I am in disbelief. “This can’t be happening.” My vision is completely distorted. What is going on? Am I sleeping? This must be a dream. Could it be true that the beautiful spring day was actually non-existent and I was still in bed sleeping? I have so many questions but who could answer them? My head is in excruciating pain and I can hear a sound like a fuzzy TV. I begin to hear my insides. It is a similar experience to putting ear plugs in your ears. I could hear my breathing and my heart beat and I could also hear my bones creaking, like a hardwood floor. As I found myself on the kitchen floor I, for a moment, was beginning to feel relieved because my senses seemed to come back to me. I took a moment to regain my composure. “Holy shit, what the fuck is going on?” I got up off the floor and ran to the bathroom. I washed my face with cold water and I looked up for a moment. In the mirror there was a strange figure looking at me. I was freaked out and I jumped back and the figure did the same. I moved and it moved. I moved in closer to get a better look and the figure spoke. As the mouth moved and a voice could be heard, there were no words, sounds were expelled but it was screeching and mumbled chatter. “Who the fuck are you?” I asked in fear. The answer I got was more coherent than that of the first screeching although I did not enjoy what I heard.

... To be continued

Names

2008-03-04T19:30:00.000-08:00

WARNING: the names undermentioned are all real names!

Why are people's names so interesting? If you have a weird (questionable) last name then why would you give your child a first name that would add to the torture? Above is a picture of a famous footballer named Dick Butkus. Now come on, Butkus! That alone is a name that offers a painful childhood. So why Dick? Did his parents love him? I have heard about some interesting names from many different people over the years. Some are very funny. There was a man that my parents knew and his name was Hairy Heiny!! They also knew a woman named, Imaleen Hamm, well that is great and I'm a juicy steak. WTF!? I work in an environment where I must know a lot of people by name and some of the names are hilarious! There is a Balls Family, that does not even require a comment. There is a gentleman with the last name Doody and his mother's last name is Seaman. I can't even make that up! There is also a child named Corona Beers (Hello, my name is Corona and I'm an alcoholic). This just shows that this child was conceived in a parking lot outside a Cinco deMayo party. There is also another famous person, who drives racecars, his name is Dick Trickle. Mr. and Mrs. Trickle, what would you like to name your son? Hmmm.. How bout Dick? That sounds great. Parents of the world... LISTEN!! Give your child's name some thought and strong consideration, they are the ones that must bare this awful moniker throughout their entire life. If you name your child something ridiculous then just hope that they learn to fight at an early age... also make sure that they don't try to gut you in your sleep. Haha. I was thinking about it though, I suppose Dick Butkus could be worse... he could be Butt Dickkiss. That would be a lot worse!!

Sleep... zZzZ

2008-03-02T18:39:00.000-08:00

Sleep! Ah, how I long for sleep. I am sick of feeling so languid and lethargic.
"Why...", you may ask, "...don't you just sleep then?"
I can!
Should I sleep? Should I feel that I am robbing myself. Should the world pass me by as I lay in my thoughts? I fear that I may miss the sound of the garbage truck backing down the alley or the smell of breakfast finding it's way to my bedroom. I do sleep but if I sleep too much I will miss life. I can not neglect myself of music and love and news and travel. I am not the guy with his head in his arms slouched over in his chair sleeping at a lecture. I like to take it all in, even when I don't understand. I like to experience life awake.
I hate to fall asleep during a movie or to doze off while reading outside.
Life is all around you, don't dream while you could be living.

Intentions

2008-03-01T13:00:00.000-08:00

I have many good thoughts and intentions.
I intend on waking up early on the weekend and doing all of my homework.
I intend on starting my paper that is due at the end of the semester, saving me time and a frantic rush.
I intend to work out and get myself that six-pack I promised to my wife.
I intend on cooking a fancy (healthy) dinner.
I intend to finish the books I have not yet read, the books that stare at me from the bookshelf.
I intend on going to sleep early and waking up refreshed.
I intend on going into work properly dressed and on time.

These are my intentions.
... I intended on doing them last week.

Invisible Children

2008-02-21T17:25:00.001-08:00

Has everyone heard about Invisible Children? As Humans first and Americans next we should at least watch the videos of this devastating problem. Invisible Children is about the displaced women and children of Uganda. "Where is Uganda?" you might ask. Uganda is a Country in Africa that is being destroyed by War. Think about when you have a bad day. Really think about it for a moment. Our bad days consist of a problem zit or car problems or maybe a death in the family or some guy cut you off in traffic. Now put yourself in Uganda. Imagine your family being tortured and degraded right in front of your face. The men are either killed or taken as prisoners, the women are raped, and the children are left to die. This has been happening now for over 20 years. 1.5 million people in Northern Uganda have been placed in concentration camps and they are dying by the thousands. WE CAN SAVE THEM! You don't always need to buy that large coffee in the morning or add fries on to your lunch. Take your dollar and give it to these children. I have sat and watched hours of Uganda documentaries that have made me want to just cry. I am not overly sad because of the video content but I am sad that I can even say "I am having such a bad day!". In 2006 and 2007 Americans throughout the country banded together and displaced themselves. These kids left home and flocked to major cities in 15 states and spent the night outside, bonded with one another, and lived, for one night, like the children of Uganda. This demonstration was for the displaced children of Uganda. The government saw that the youth of America were so committed to this issue that they got involved. Actors such as Benjamin McKenzie (O.C.) and Ryan Gossling (The Notebook) got involved and went to Congress with Invisible Children. Senator Sam Brownback, Sen. Feingold, Sen. Inhofe, Sen. Boxer and Senator John Kerry were all inspired by the video and vowed to make a difference. They said that Americans need to speak up about issues going on! When you speak it makes a difference. Make a Difference! Please Watch the videos and please pass on the word.
I was inspired by our nation's youth and I hope you will be too.

Uganda Rising

Displace ME!

Congress making a difference

Murder By Death

2008-02-20T08:13:00.000-08:00

Murder By Death is a band which anyone may enjoy. The band name is reminiscent of a hard-core band but the name comes from a classic film starring Peter Faulk and Peter Sellers. The band is in a class of their own. The style of this band is very hard to describe. If you want to understand the sound of MBD you should put yourself in an old western saloon, order as much whiskey as you can drink and imagine the ghost of Johnny Cash on stage with the band Cracker accompanied by the undertones of the band Thursday. They have a very dark yet sophisticated sound. Murder by Death has matured over the years. The first album "Like the exorcist but more break dancing" is a very instrumental album. The album gives you an example of how good the entire band can play their instruments. The cellist, Sarah Balliet is showcased nicely on this album. The best song on this album is I'm Afraid of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. The lyrics are clever and fun. Virginia Woolf was a novelist from England who became very famous for her writing in the twentieth century. Toward the end of her life she developed a lot of mental issues and committed suicide by filling her pockets with rocks and drowning herself. A good line from the song is- “All of this pretending makes me feel a bit confused. You spent your life losing yourself and now you’re marked as used.” This song is amazing and the lyrics get stuck in your head. Murder by Death's next album "Who Will Survive and What will be Left of Them? " is by far the band’s most complete piece of art. Every song on this album is incredible and never gets old. The album consists of subjects like: The Devil, Whiskey, Zombies, Death, More Whiskey, and The Devil. This recording will keep you coming back for more. "In Bocca al Lupo" is the next release by Murder by Death. This album was more upbeat and showed a different side of the band. Adam Turla mirrors the sound of Johnny Cash both in his voice and his guitar playing. The album offers all different styles. This album even has a Pirate Song, What is better than that? The song Brother became an online hit. The lyrics speak about a man who is in trouble with the law and no matter how bad it gets his brother will not betray him. Adam Turla wrote this song but the funny part is that Adam does not have a brother. Murder by Death has always been amazing with their instruments, but you could hear how much they have improved. Murder by Death has many great songs and continues to release more and I hope this trend continues for a long time. Murder by Death is my favorite band. They have a lot of creativity and fun. The band’s newest release “Red of Tooth and Claw” will be just as amazing. I can’t wait to see them live again in April.

Take a Listen !!!!