News

  • I am not this bad….

    So I read an article on Engadget stating that a clinic in China just opened for the internet addicted. Symptoms include shakes, unwillingness to work with others and insomnia. Despite what people tell you, I am not that bad…..Later!

  • Ilinois votes to ban violent video game sales to minors

    “Lawmakers voted to ban the sale of violent or sexually explicit video games to minors in Illinois, a move other states and cities have tried but federal courts have repeatedly struck down.” – ‘In today’s world, parents face unprecedented challenges in monitoring and protecting their children from harmful influences. This bill will make their job easier’ So now- the parents don’t have to pay attention to their kids. Others can do it for them?? The parents should know what their kids are playing and make a decision accordingly. I dont think a 15 year old playing GTA will actually go out and kill people and steal their car- and if the do the parents have bigger things worry about.

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  • Jay Leno is my hero.

    As you may know, Leno was called as a possible witness for Jacko’s trial. Because of this, he is not allowed to make any jokes about Michael Jackson until he has testified. But, this court order does not prevent him from writting jokes. So, he had Brad Garrett (Everybody Love Raymond’s Robert) to read the jokes he had written. Read about it Here. Later.

  • Microsoft’s take on 1337

    Microsoft: Software Publisher, Gaming System Creator, Computer Industry Giant….teacher. Here is Microsoft’s take on “Leet Speak” and its break down for parents, so they know what their kids are saying. But Honestly, how many people use this? I especially like how under Leet words possibly indicating illegal activity: is pwn, followed by “Online video game bullies or “griefers” often use this term.” I guess that makes me a ‘griefer’ and I partake in possibly illegal activity. So there you go. Later.

    idk what to w4rez on sat. Ill pron warez something i pwn.

  • DONT PANIC

    Ok, So I have been a little lax with the posts as of late. I promise, that I will, umm, post. Ive been working on a few projects, but alas, that is not why I come to you this evening. I want to show you This. A trailer for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, which I am currently reading. If you have read it, you should be as or more excited than I am. If you haven’t, You have until April 29th. I highly recommend the book so far. I cant wait to finish. Later!

  • Teen gets 18 months for Blaster Worm

    In a story on Wired News, I read that Jeffrey Lee Parson, who is only 19, will be getting an 18 month prison sentence for releasing a variant of the MS Blaster Worm that plagued many computers and shut down many networks, including my school’s, over a year ago. It is said that the damages from the virus cost over $1 Million. Along with prison time, he also has to do community service, pay restitution for the damages and stay under supervision for 3 years after he is released. Read More here. Later!

  • Freakin Sweet!

    Thats right! Family Guy is coming back. I know it might be some old news to some of you, as it is for me, but i felt the need to post it anyway. The new episodes will be airing in Spring 2005, so it is something to look forward to. I happen to have every available episode of DVD and they never get old. I look forward to the off-color humor, jokes that are just wrong, quagmire’s sex comments, and Stewie. Until then, there will be a pilot episode on American Dad, a new series from the makers of Family Guy, airing on Superbowl Sunday. If its half as funny as Family Guy, it will be…pretty freakin funny. Later!

  • Sgt. Roger Reed(its a good post)…

    i guess is was a little over year ago when i found out my friend’s dad friend and neighbor was going over to Iraq. It was pretty disheartening, but he was doing his duty. Well, i just read this article, in which he is being honored for his service.

    In October, four Bravo Company soldiers were honored for achievements while serving in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom II.Sergeant Roger Reed of Middletown, New York….[and others] earned distinction when the 89th Military Police Brigade awarded them with the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for achievement.
    Sgt. Reed was operating as a military police team leader on May 18 when his patrol was attacked by an improvised explosive device (IED). He responded by quickly establishing defensive positions away from the blast and then rendered immediate life saving medical treatment to a wounded combatant. Reed treated the critically wounded combatant, whose right leg was severed in a fire fight. Without Reed’s medical attention the combatant would likely have bled to death. Reed’s heroic acts are in standing with excellent military service.

    Later

  • Computers: My best friend, my worst enemy

    Ok- so i have been formulating this post for a while. Its really just a commenting of two news articles I read. the first one I meant to post a while back, but didnt get around to it. Its about how over use of the computer causes glaucoma. Now, I can honestly say that over the past 2 or 3 years, my vision has gotten progressivly worse. Im not saying its from the computer. But I do use it alot. Like, its my job, my major, and my hobby. The Second article is about how men using laptops on their laps can cause testicular dysfucntion, such as low sperm count. In short, the heat generated from the laptop, resting on the lap of the user, is transfered in to the testicular area, where it raises the temperature serveral degrees, and does it work. Sweet. So Im going blind and im not gonna have kids. Later!