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What Is Love? (Poetry In Motion)
2009-08-26 05:41:00
"What is Love ?"(Is a question I once asked)"Is it a gift from above?Is it an action or a task?Can you enlighten my mind,To this strange emotion?That makes cold hearts kindAnd full of devotionTo the significant otherWhom you deeply admireAnd try not to smotherWith your passionate desireSome say love isn't realThat's it's all just in your headBut if that's truly the dealThen one is better off deadFor the mind is very fickleDespite it's thirst for knowledgeIt's worth is about a NickleAfter one finishes collegeLove is not an actionFor all actions have an endAnd lack the satisfactionOf a trust worthy friendLove is not an emotionFor emotions are irrelevantEver changing with commotionGoing from wrath to benevolentWhat is love? Can you tell me?Can you find its definiton?"This question I asked AmyWho provided this explanation"Love is kind, love is strong,And provides no tally of wrongsIt's forgiving and acceptingAnd it's never, ever rejectingFull of grace and full of mercyBut it's a...
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See You In 24 Hours
2009-08-08 04:51:00
When did life ever get so busy? Between tweeting, friendfeeding, texting, facebooking, blogging &YouTubing, I've found that living in the era of life streaming (which for you non-geeks means posting frquent updates about life online) to become a bit overwhelming. While a large part of this is due to my iPhone (which makes is easy to tweet, Friendfeed, etc. more often), much of the blame rests with me and my desire to digitalize my life in cyber space for future generations to explore over. So for the next 24 plus hours I'm going to tune out all social networks and refrain from texting. Yes, even texting her. This includes email as well (and I'm turning off push updates so my iPhone won't alert me of the 100 plus messages that come through daily). What will I do in the meantime? I'll probably read a book or three (as I have dozens on my iPhone that are feeling neglected) or even go see a movie tomorrow (G-force, Harry Potter or the horrendous GI Joe). So until Sunday, good night...
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Adventures In Hospital Land
2009-07-06 10:59:00
So right now it's past 4 AM, and I am at the hospital with friends and Amy's family. Right now I think the doctor stepped in (unsure as they kicked everyone but one person out of the room) so I fully expect the baby to arrive sometime this morning (hopefully before 8 AM). Everyone else in the waiting room went home except for Amy's parents, her oldest sister and I (we're roughing it for until he is born).I've uploaded a bunch of photos to Facebook already, and will update everyone on her current status from within it ad well (as I am not using Twitter as Facebook is more private). Also, some people have been asking me about my relationship with Amy, as well as Miles her son, so here is the "short & sweet" version which should help kill a few rumors that have been spreading • Amy and I are friends right now, but I do plan on courting/dating her later on • Yes, I do love Amy, and yes she is my first love (no joke) • I am not the biological father of h...
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Well, I Guess The Secret Is Now Out
2009-06-27 03:34:00
After countless tweets, Facebook messages, Skype calls & text messages (when Twitter was down--AT&T made some serious $$$ off of me that day) I can finally say with certainty that I am in love with a woman who goes by the name of Amy Moore.I first laid eyes upon her when we went to a prolife rally in Columbia, although I assumed that like most beautiful girls she was already taken (& let's face it, they almost ALWAYS are). Fast forward to earlier of this year & I discovered that she was single, although at the time I was not looking to get involved with anyone due to the global recession (as relationships are expensive--especially REAL blue roses). After numerous tweet messages (a few of which accidently became public--Grrr evil Twitter API!), I slowly went from hesitantly liking this feisty girl to loving this sassy lady from the south. While the future is uncertain (thanks to our ingenious politicians in both parties--Grrrrrr!!!!), I'm going to do whatever is in my power to make...
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The Hardest Thing About Love Is...
2009-06-26 05:19:00
Of all the emotions that I've experienced, I think love is the most complicated. Seriously, you are elated about a person throughout the entire day, and one small thing can make you worry over them.It makes me almost feel like a parent or something (even though I am not one). But you often worry about their health and even the smallest things (like a potential spider bite) can throw you off (Grrrrrrrrrrr!!!!).Although this is the first time I've been in love with someone special, I find that I become concerned over the smallest things (which usually isn't me for the record).While I have no regrets about being in love (as I think it makes life grand and is ultimately worth it), I wish there was a way to turn the "worry mode" off.At least for a while.(Image Credit: Southern Illinois University)
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Love Is Like An iPhone
2009-06-09 04:29:00
Love is like an iPhoneIt keeps me focused on lifeReminds me of what is importantAnd gets feisty if I cause strifeLove is like an iPhoneYou feel lost when its not aroundYou'll hunt down its last positionAnd rejoice when it is foundLove is like an iPhoneIt's programed to make you smileIt will entertain you for hoursAnd make stressful days worthwhileLove is like an iPhoneIt can become quite expensive!But you don't mind the costFor its quality is extensiveLove is like an iPhoneIt knows the music of your heartIt adapts to your changing tastesAnd imports only the best partsLove is like an iPhoneIt sucks up time and energy!It demands a strong commitmentAs it requires a lot of synergyLove is like an iPhoneIt must be treated with careIf you abuse it, others will noticeSo treat it right and treat it fairLove is like an iPhoneIts a privilege but not a rightIt should never be taken for grantedAnd never surrendered without a fightThat is why I love my iPhoneAnd I think it loves...
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An Unwritten Future
2009-06-06 07:08:00
The future has yet to be writtenAt least that's what I was toldBefore the government bailoutsBefore banks began to foldThey're saying the futures determinedAs if I no longer have any choiceNo opinion worthy of consultingNo influence with my voiceThere is a debt that I have to payA credit issued to my nameBut I refuse to accept this debtAnd pay for my leaders shameWhile I was born in this countryAnd raised here all of my lifeI will not raise any kids hereTo experience this economic strifeMy future is still determinedBut not by a government toolI did not agree to this stimulusAnd I refuse to pay for foolsSo farewell my beloved countryI intend to live here no moreBecause in half a decade or lessI'll be seeking out eastern shores --Posted via iPhone
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Its Official: I'm In Love
2009-05-19 04:44:00
Roses are redViolets are blueBut the best part of lifeIs sharing it with youWhenever I'm depressedOr angry at the worldYou calm me downLike no other girlSome say you're too muchLike a red pepper, too spicyBut that's why I love youYou're beautiful and feistyYou're so sweet to my lipsAnd rarely ever sourBut whenever I need youYour available within the hourBeing around youMust be good for my healthI try to sneak by your sideLike a ninja with stealthJust your presence aloneJust giving you one glanceBrings out the best in meAnd inspires me to dance Some guys may prefer carsOther guys may prefer dudesBut when it comes to meI'm in love with Asian food!Note: This poem is dedicated&nbs p;to all of the Asian  women out there who& nbsp;can cook all of  those delicious recipes th at I can not pronounc e. If you're a lady who can cook Asian fo od, ...
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Love Is A Dangerous Emotion
2009-05-14 07:44:00
Love is a dangerous emotionBlinding both rhyme & reasonIt causes extreme devotionRegardless of the seasonLove makes the cowardly braveLove makes the poor very richYou'll exchange all the wealth you savedOr trek through a dangerous ditchIt will turn the wise into foolsAnd reduce kings into mere mortalsLove will turn you into a toolSmashing you against the rocks & pebblesLove is a dangerous emotionIt's deadly right out of the boxBut I will never feel it's potionAs I have locked it away in a box~poem by Darnell Clayton--Posted via iPhone
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Palm Pre's Upcoming Failure (And How They Can Avoid It)
2009-05-13 20:12:00
Unless you are apart of the alternate reality know as the geek-a-sphere, then you probably have not heard about the upcoming Palm Pre, exclusive to Sprint. While this device rivals the iPhone in several ways (one of them being multitasking), this device is doomed to fail--although through no fault of it's own (with one exception). Dude, where's my App?After being inspired by jailbreaking hackers, Apple launched an app store which everyone from Google Android to Blackberry copied. To my knowledge, Apple has over 30,000 apps while Android has a few thousand (note: I have no clue what Blackberry's numbers are). If Palm Pre launches without some App momentum behind them, they may not attract many users because their too busy coveting Stanza, Ocarina or Joost which are on the iPhone (but may not be elsewhere). Solution: Palm Pre needs to entice the iPhone developer community in order to attract the masses by the thousands.With many iDevelopers in an uproar against Apple over a delay ...
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Why You're Never Bored If You Live In Japan
2009-05-13 00:47:00
And I thought the fact that they allowed you to dance the night away as a Storm trooper was the best thing. :-)
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Is The Ticket To The Future Always Open?
2009-05-05 03:23:00
Of all the televisions shows that I have watched since I was little, none have left a larger impression upon me than a Japanese anime flick called Trigun.Anyways while watching the Trigun anime many moons ago, I came across an interesting quote from the main character, Vash the Stampede:"The ticket to the future is always open."With hyperinflation (via massive deficits), swine flu and pychotic dictators preaching nuclear war against their neighbors, I sometimes wonder if the future is going to be as open and friendly as I always dreamed it would be.Despite the seriousness of these issues, the US is as polarized as ever, with both sides making childish remarks against each other (such as "the party of no" or Telepromter of the US aka TOTUS) instead of finding solutions on common ground. What ever happened to the help thy neighbor attitude, even if you disagreed with most of their political views?Perhaps I am naive, but I do know that if we don't figure out how to work together, th...
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Game Over America: Universal Healthcare By October (Thanks Obama)
2009-04-25 04:35:00
Before any of the healthcare nuts (from either side) flame the comment section, I want you to take a look at this chart from the Washington Post.Ladies and gentlemen, this is the future burden of America . Your kids, and grand kids and great grand kids are going to have to pay this massive debt back.Despite this massive debt, it now looks like our awesomely, awesome politicians are now thinking of making Universal healthcare a reality--even if they have to enact the nuclear option to get it.(The New Republic) It's been in the works for a while and now, according to senior Captiol Hill staffers, it's a done deal: The final budget resolution will include a "reconciliation instruction" for health care. That means the Democrats can pass health care reform with just fifty votes, instead of the sixty it takes to break a filibuster.The deal was hatched late afternoon and last night, in a five-hour negotiating session at the office of Senate Majoriy Leader Harry Reid. A trio of White House...
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Testing Windows Live Writer
2009-04-14 21:15:00
This is just a demo test of Windows live writer. If this works, it could save me some serious browser hassle (as Firefox eats up too much memory, Google Chrome still has issues with tabs and IE is not fast enough for me while Opera makes the web look ugly). Also doing an image test as well. Here is firefox…   Next is Internet Explorer… Last (but not least) is Google Chrome… Should I ad video as well? Hmm… Selah!
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Let 1,000 Urban Gardens Bloom
2009-04-13 23:54:00
Wow, this is really a great idea! Perhaps I should figure out how to grow my own garden (as it might be cheaper than buying food from Wal*Mart).
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Blogger Vs WordPress (And Why I Choose Both)
2009-04-05 07:42:00
I hate to dissappoint the fan boys and girls on both sides of the fence, but this is not a post bashing one side or the other. Rather it is simply my reflection of two of the most popular blogging services, Blogger (as well as it's eternal beta Blogger in Draft) and WordPress.org (not to be confused with WordPress.com, which I would not recommend using due to it's limitations, which I'll explain below).Where WordPress ExcelsWhat I love about WordPress can be summed up in one word: design. You'll won't find a larger collection of beautiful themes outside of this platform, which probably explains why do many Blogger themes are imported from WordPress.While there are plenty of free WordPress themes out there, I would recommend purchasing a premium theme (like Elegant Themes which is inexpensive).Another thing I love about WordPress is that it is comment friendly. Instead of using CAPTCHA's or weird puzzles, WordPress users can use Askimet (spelling?) which uses geek magic to deci...
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Video: Is the End Of America Nigh?
2009-03-22 02:19:00
Here is a video of a guy claiming that America will soon collapse like the USSR.If it were not for the fact that our foolish politicians were spending our future away (without reducing the deficit--ie raising taxes) I would merely laugh at his humble opinion.
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Testing Out CellSpin (Podcasting)
2009-03-22 00:26:00
A brief demo and test of CellSpin, a audio podcasting service.Uploaded by www.cellspin.net
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I'm Officially Ending My Yahoo Boycott (Starting Today)
2009-03-04 19:23:00
Ever since Yahoo sold it's soul the mighty Yuan a few years back by illegally handing user information over to the Chinese authority (which resulted in this poor guy being tortured) I decided to boycott all things Yahoo. While this may seem trivial to Google fanboys (and girls), this meant that I had to give up some very useful services, like Del.icio.us, Flickr and Jumpcut. Even though Jerry Yang eventually apologized, I still didn't feel like placing my info upon their servers until I felt like the company actually cared about keeping it's users happy than about how many bearocratic rear ends they kissed. After reading about Yahoo's current spout with Belgium over user privacy (in which they are protecting the user rights of a few douchbags) I have decided to end my boycott by opening a new Flickr, Delicious and Jumpcut account, as well as unblock Yahoo ads online. I may even join Yahoo Publisher, although for now I am quite satisfied with Google AdSense. :-) -- Post From My i...
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The Shack: What I Loved And What I Hated
2009-02-12 05:58:00
So I finished reading a book called The Shack by William P. Young. Overall I found the book to be slightly "emoish," although it's one of those few books that I find that can alter ones perception of God (regardless of your perspective or philosophy regarding him). Like most books nowadays, I read it on my iPhone (thanks in part to ScrollMotion) which has really rekindled the bookworm within me--but more of that later (on another blog). Anyways, The Shack started off really slow. I felt like I was watching a LifeTime show produced by the 700 club (which I would not recommend anyone watching--especially the latter). Half way through the book started improving (although it was still slightly corny) but the end justified the $16 I paid for this book app on iTunes. Overall the book tries to paint a very simplistic "I love you unconditionally" view of God, and his constant fascination of humanity. What I liked about the book was it's constant focus on improving relationships with frien...

Blogger In Draft Plus Google Chrome Equals Fail Whale
2009-02-09 01:59:00
Wow, talk about weird. Basically in Google Chrome (version 2.0.160.0) if you open up a previous post within Blogger in Draft (to edit), it "reinterprets" all of your previous text.Example: Here is a post from one of my demo blogs of what your article should look like when logging into Blogger.com (in gChrome) when trying to edit a post.And here is what it looks like in gChrome through draft.blogger.com:I've tested other browsers (Firefox and Opera) and none of them are showing the same error.Hopefully Google can take a look at this and fix it before they release 2.0 to the masses.
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Dear iPhone, Your BFF Has Arrived!
2009-02-07 23:46:00
My iPhone battery extender has just arrived in the mail. While I didn't expect it to arrive this early (as the USPS tracker was not updating) I am now glad that I can Tweet/blog/game/do excel sheets/game/heavily edit photos/game/Facebook/friendfeed without having to worry about my battery dying. :-)-- Post From My iPhone
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I'm Suing Google (For Text Spamming Me To Death)
2009-02-03 03:56:00
Okay, before this reaches Techmeme, I just wanted to let everyone know that I am not suing Google , rather I am VERY frustrated that one of their online office suites, Google Calendar will NOT stop sending me text messages reminders despite the fact that I sent the STOP command, and even turned off reminders in my gCalendar event.I thought this was an isolated case, but it seems that numerous folks are experiencing the same thing, on various carriers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile).Since these texts are costing me money, I am going to ban Google indefinitely until this problem is either resolved, or Congress grants me a personal bailout.Note: For those of you suffering under the same thing as well, just simply call your provider and have them block 483-68.
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Superbowl Sadness :-(
2009-02-02 02:43:00
Utter sadness! Cardinals getting spanked by the Steelers.Uploaded by www.cellspin.net
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Dear Google, Please KEEP GrandCentral!
2009-01-16 04:15:00
Okay, for those of you who have no idea what GrandCentral is, it is like the Gmail for voicemail, organizing your calls and even blocking telemarketers/spam (giving them a "this number has been disconnected" message--heh).Here is a video explanation below (I think before Google bought them out).Unfortunately with the recent shutdown of several Google services, some are wondering whether or not Google will be shutting down other services like GrandCentral (which I use on my iPhone thanks to GrandDialer).Even though GrandCentral is currently free, I am perhaps one of the many users who would be willing to pay a monthly fee to keep it alive.While Google has not announced any plans to cut any other services, I am attempting to start a mini blog/twitter campaign in order to keep GrandCentral from falling under the Google Axe.GrandCentral is not only one of the few Google projects that has the potential of revolutionizing its respective arena entirely (in this case voicemail), but also pu...

A New Version Of Google Earth? Sweet!
2008-04-16 20:44:00
It looks as if Google has launched a new version of Google Earth ! Check out the video below.(Google LatLong) What good would fancy new navigation controls be if there wasn't something new to look at? While we're regularly adding new user-created SketchUp buildings submitted through 3D Warehouse, we decided to take things up a notch for this release by including photo-realistic models for dozens of new cities. Take a spin around Tokyo, Munich, or Boston to get a taste. We've also significantly enhanced our approach to rendering 3D data to greatly improve performance and realism.I'll have to play around with this later on (as I have too many things to do right now, blog wise).
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So My Mean Uncle Wants To Help Me Buy An iPhone
2008-02-17 16:30:00
It looks as if my mean Uncle may be giving me the necessary cash in order to purchase an iPhone later on this year.(KlTV 7 News) Individuals earning 3,000 to 75,000 a year get a rebate of 300 to 600 dollars. For families making up to 150,000 annually, your rebate could be up to 1,200 dollars, plus an extra 300 for each child under 17. But how exactly will the rebates affect taxpayers like you?Rebate checks are coming as early as May for millions of Americans.Since you probably have to make at least $75,000 to get the $600, that probably excludes me from the full rebate (note: you can figure out how much you will probably get thanks to this handy dandy calculator).Unless I can locate a decent smart phone in the next few months, my future phone choices will be: do I choose the 8gb model or the 16gb?Note: For international readers who do not understand the joke, I am referring to my Uncle Sam.
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Another Blog Test...
2008-02-17 05:35:00
Just testing out a new feature from Google. I hope it works. :-)
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In The 2008 Election, I have A Feeling That...
2008-02-06 00:11:00
...we are all going to be screwed.The Democrats are promising me more taxes,While a certain republican is promising me more wars.If I had to choose between the two...I'd relocate towards Singapore.Sigh. I guess I'll be pulling for Mitt Romney as a first choice, followed by Barack Obama.If its Hillary and McCain as the party nominees, I might have to actually flip a coin.
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Saving Up For An iPhone
2008-01-25 04:16:00
So I was debating between purchasing a brand new LG Voyager or LG Venus--or switching away from Verizon in order to pick up a brand new iPhone (and signing my economic soul with AT&T...scary).In the end it was not the fact that the iPhone had cover flow, or that Voyager has vibration feed back when you touch the screen, or even the customer service of either (Verizon is rivaled only by Apple, although AT&T brings them down a notch).It was the apps baby!Or more specifically, the programs I could add to customize the phone.LG Voyager has 22 Apps of which I only found three to be really useful.LG Venus has 27 Apps of which I found a pathetic two to be of any use to me.Apple's iPhone has a whopping 738 Apps (and counting), of which I found too many to ignore to be useful! (I'm still going through them!)While I have the funds to purchase an iPhone (for $399), I don't have the cash (right now) to both purchase an iPhone, cancel my account with Verizon ($175...ghetto!) and pick up a pla...
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