Ramblings, opinions, and general meanderings from the Deep South

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

"What's Happened?"

WE FIGURED HIM OUT






By Ben Stein







"Why is President Barack Obama in such a hurry to get his socialized medicine bill passed?

Because he and his cunning circle realize some basic truths:

The American people in their unimaginable kindness and trust voted for a pig in a poke in 2008.

They wanted so much to believe Barack Obama was somehow better and different from other ultra-leftists that they simply took him on faith.

They ignored his anti-white writings in his books.

They ignored his quiet acceptance of hysterical anti-American diatribes by his minister, Jeremiah Wright.

They ignored his refusal to explain years at a time of his life as a student.

They ignored his ultra-left record as a "community organizer," Illinois state legislator, and Senator.

The American people ignored his total zero of an academic record as a student and teacher, his complete lack of scholarship when he was being touted as a scholar.



Why were we duped, you ask? Because it is in the character and personality of an ego-centered Narcissist to be believed. They accept no contrary opinions. They have a 100% conviction in their own opinion and beliefs. They typically are well spoken and have a certain amount of charisma. They are adept at twisting and spinning any thought into their own mold. He rallied much of the non-Caucasian and youth vote. Why? Because he preached change. This element of voters either feel they needed change, or in the case of the young voters, they didn’t have enough experience to fully understand “change from and to what” but the charisma and rhetoric sold this “load of polls”.

Now, the American people are starting to wake up to the truth. Barack Obama is a super likeable super leftist, not a fan of this country,way, way too cozy with the terrorist leaders in the Middle East , way beyond naïveté, all the way into active destruction of our interests and our allies and our future. The American people have already awakened to the truth that the stimulus bill -- a great idea in theory -- was really an immense bribe to Democrat interest groups, and in no way an effort to help all Americans.

Now, Americans are waking up to the truth that ObamaCare basicallymeans that every time you are sick or injured, you will have a clerk from the Department of Motor Vehicles telling your doctor what he can and cannot do.

The American people already know that Mr. Obama's plan to lower health costs while expanding coverage and bureaucracy is a myth, a promise of something that never was and never will be -- a bureaucracy lowering costs in a free society. Either the costs go up or the free society goes away.

These are perilous times.. Mrs. Hillary Clinton, our Secretary of State,has given Iran the go-ahead to have nuclear weapons, an unqualified betrayal of the nation. Now, we face a devastating loss of freedom at home in health care. It will be joined by controls on our lives to "protect us" from global warming, itself largely a fraud if believed to be caused by man.

Mr. Obama knows Americans are getting wise and will stop him if he delays at all in taking away our freedoms. There is his urgency and our opportunity. Once freedom is lost, America is lost. Wake up, beloved America .

Ben Stein is a writer, actor, economist, and lawyer living in Beverly Hills and Malibu . He writes "Ben Stein's Diary" for every issue of The American Spectator.

The title "WE FIGURED HIM OUT!" does not apply to me. I knew all about him for over a year.. I'm teed off at those who put him there, for being either too lazy or too stupid to know better.

They may have ruined my country and yours.

You must as an American FORWARD this to all, or you will wake up one morning and your freedoms are no longer there.
"

You think publishing on the internet for God and everybody to read is FORWARD enough? I say GO Ben! You can check at that spyware ridden snopes.com or trust me to tell you it got a greenlight. Unite America! Throw these bums out. Thank you EdC for another great email!

"The most important political office is that of the private citizen."
~Louis Brandeis

Monday, March 08, 2010

Amazing Amazing Grace

I think one of the dumbest marketing moves is to stop the embedding of a video. It's FREE advertising. But, where there is a will there is a way. Please click on the arrow twice if needed. Enjoy:



Why would anyone deny the world such a beautiful performance? Go figure.

“In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed."
~Kahlil Gibran

Sunday, March 07, 2010

Cooler Not for a 6 Pack

I will soon need a laptop cooler. Any suggestions? The new machine has an 18.4" screen and uber components. Several people online have recommended coolers. I much prefer one that has the power supply that plugs into the wall instead of a USB driven device. Seems logical that driving a cooling unit through the USB port will create inherent heat. Opinions? Any advice? Are there any that should be avoided? For instance, I certainly don't want anything noisy, but would trade some of that off for excellent cooling. After online shopping it looks like I may have to settle for a powered USB hub and plug the cooler into it. Comments are welcome!

"Prepare and prevent, don't repair and repent."
~J. Couch

Saturday, March 06, 2010

Good Help Site

Here's an important link for users of AVG Free Edition - AVG Free Forums. Many questions can be answered at this site and you can also register and ask questions too. It is a great site to find out about a great freeware anti-virus program. How did I get this, you ask? I subscribe to their free newsletter. Good site with mega info. Did you know there are now 80,000,000 users of AVG Free? Check it out.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."
~Will Rogers

Friday, March 05, 2010

An Insult To Our Democracy

Here's how the democratic congress really works works. John Murtha should be tried for treason and shot!



It is a sad state of affairs when our governing body acts like a bunch of post-Capone politicians. This should be further investigated and Murtha needs to be brought to justice for his outright interference in our legislative process. Wake up Pennsylvania!!! Stop sending liars and crooks to Congress!!! Thanks my fellow American loving friend from the great state of Texas for this recorded scene displaying outright abuse of power.

"Our government... teaches the whole people by its example. If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy."
~Louis Brandeis >

Thursday, March 04, 2010

During "The Mentalist"

Yesterday's post took several days. Good info? Back problems haven't helped as the meds interfere. Verdana actually asked me one morning if I had been drinking, lol! Think she was okay when she found out I'd been in a purple haze due to back problems. One day of that is enough. Now it's back to Advil Gel Caps and doing something constructive, like work!

Hope the Teamspeak post was helpful. I think the YouTube tutorial is awesome. If it is too small use your browser to increase the size. Remember to return it to its original setting too.

Later.

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
~Thomas Edison

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Switching to Teamspeak 3

There is a planned move to upgrade the Teamspeak 2 server in the very near future. The Teamspeak 3 server has been in use for over a month now and it is very stable. Many improvements have been made. Please do not run radios, TVs, speakers, etc. in the background. It is a worthwhile investment to purchase a headset and turn off speakers altogether. You can purchase a nice Logitech headset at Walmart for under 20 bucks. Even though this is the favored alternative we do have several users that still utilize separate speakers and microphones without any problems. Those users have been gracious and worked with us to eliminate problems. So it can be done.

Check your settings and make sure you are not echoing. If you don't understand I'll gladly demonstrate how ultra-irritating it is to have someone echoing over everyone else. C'mon folks we have Hughes Net users that sound like they are in the room next to you. Locally, their signal travels into space and back at a distance of around 50,000 miles. Still amazes me how they do it with so little delay. Work with us if you are echoing. Most anyone that is on Teamspeak 3 will be glad to assist you. One of our regular users is in the British Isles using separate mic and speakers. Sounds perfect.

Here is an excellent YouTube video tutorial that will help you make the transition:



Thanks for the super link Ashy! And thanks for all the hard work to supply, install and setup the TS3 server. Thanks to Forest for the assist too. We now have a channel for LOTRO users as well as many categories listed under Guild Wars. If you'd like to ad a channel for a particular game, please contact Ashy or me. It should be noted that even though this is a 365/24/7 service our machines are at the mercy of weather, the ISP and internet. Constant connection can't be guaranteed, but we do our best. If for any reason the system goes offline for routine maintenance we will try to give notice in a substantial amount of time. So check in and hear a really kewl voice over internet service. Blows the rest of them out of the water like a battleship sinking a rowboat!

"God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest."
~J.G. Holland

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Tuesday Correction

Yesterday I said the comments section wasn't used much on Music Monday. Looked back at the previous Music Monday and there were several comments about The Warrior Song. It's really nice when people like patriotic stuff. I meant to mention that the Diamond Rio song from yesterday is not a brand new release. It's been out long enough to really make some idiots mad. If you noticed there is a certain synergy between the two songs.

Again, thanks to everyone for the positive remarks and I think we all agree that Red Dragon knows how to select material for posting. It makes it easier for me when y'all send suggestions. And a lot of ppl say the comments are more fun to read than the posts. No doubt at times I agree wholeheartedly. Later.

"America is a tune. It must be sung together."
~Gerald Stanley Lee

Monday, March 01, 2010

Diamond Rio - This is Outstanding

This will no doubt irritate the atheists, terrorists, anti-Christians. My opinion? Let 'em all eat a fish head!!!!! This is a brief tonal analogy that best describes the way most Americans feel about our great country. We were founded by Christians, prayed in foxholes as Christians while protecting other nations, in the Deep South we still pray at civil functions, some schools and Grace is on the table before that fork is in your hand. This song has been banned and I think it is a crying shame. From what I read on the internet the Obamas especially don't like it. Here's my feeling about it all. Turn it up as loud as you can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



To hell with the non-believers. Wait...that chance may be in their favor. Only God can decide. Damn it, y'all never comment on Music Mondays. Change that today! Special thanks to Red Dragon for another great tune!

"Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees."
~Victor Hugo

Sunday, February 28, 2010

It's Boogie Time!

Media players come in many wrappings and selections. Their main purpose is to play music and some make a good effort to handle video too. Every human has his own likes in tonal quality, timbre, mix, audible range, etc. You have to play around with each interface and find what meets your needs and suits your nature.

Windows Media Player is the most popular. You'll know why a few sentences down. Make sure you have the latest version that matches your operating system. Also, do updates. You don't have to worry about downnloading it, the WMP comes installed on Windows automatically. Now you see why it hits the top of the list? This is a great player, the later the version the better. It's ability to seek is very good and playback quality is very, very good. Be forewarned; This player uses a lot of resources. Make sure you have enough memory and CPU if you want to play music in the background while gaming. It's a hoot to see how your favorite tunes will match your game of choice!

JetAudio has had many loyal users for quite some time and will work on all Windows platforms from 98 through Windows 7. The sound quality is outstanding. It's not much of a resource hog either. A feature that makes this player stand out is its sound effects. Not only do they work, Cross-fader, Reverb and Wide Sound can really enhance listening. Start small and slowly when using these tools. Have fun and see what results you get. Nice interface too.

Winamp is another player that has been around for a while. Many like its file system while others like all the neat "skins" available. One neat feature is that Winamp can track your listening history. This could be useful on several levels. This is one of the oldest players around and has proven worthy in sound quality and ease of use.

Songbird is an open source extremely versatile media player. As are many open source applications this will work across Windows, Linux, Apple, etc. It even works on some cell phones. This is a neatly constructed site and something that may interest all you iDarthphone and Crackberry users. Still playing with it. More later. Used it? Tell me about it in the comments.

I have to mention Quicktime and iTunes. Many people like the iTunes filing system, but, sorry, the sound quality won't even come close to many others. No need to fuss at me and there's no need to offer links. If you are an Apple person you have all this information. Personally I think the WMP filing system blows iTunes away. Remember, this is just one man's opinion.

Download at your own risk. Don't whine to me if you mess something up. Always be on the lookout for malware, READ the Privacy agreements. I know many have been left out. This post is meant to get you curious. If you have a favorite please comment and let us know! Online streaming radio is a discussion for another time. We will talk about Pandora, etc. at a later date.

"Billy Gibbons often uses a peso instead of a guitar pick for his guitar. The peso helps produce a distinctive chirping sound which can be heard on La Grange as well as other songs. Drummer Frank Beard, curiously, is the only band member who does not wear a beard. ZZ Top is the only known American rock band to have the same main band members (3) for a over 35 years."
~ZZ Top trivia

Saturday, February 27, 2010

He's Not Back; He Never Left (It's a Guild Wars Thangy)

In the words of Oliver Hardy, "Well, well, well." Contrary to popular belief, my Necromancer Prime is back and busting some asses. Ashy and I sat for less than 1/2 hour and reminisced about old builds and I remembered my Mancer #2 (Nightspore Tormance) being a strong Soul/Rit. After a few wiki investigations and several thousand virtual coins later Maskull Tor is back on track living a larger health bar and fighting with a heart as cold as Arctic ice. Well, well, well. The naysayers and doubting Thomas's must not have read the last line of the first paragraph in just this last Thursday's post. It very plainly says, "My mancer WILL survive."

Sometimes these whine-fests are venting and sometime they happen because I don't like that cretin Izzy. In spite of his lardass-ship I'll achieve all titles with Maskull Tor if the Good Lord is willin' to let me have that much time. I still challenge the Iz-puke to a boxing match with all proceeds going to a great charity like St Jude's phenomenal research that helps cure diseases that take our little ones. He's probably got at least 100lbs on me. I have not an ass hat, but an ass sombrero waiting for him.

Ashy. Thanks for a great assist. Couldn't have done it without you. Us old ones can still conspire, lol!

"Worry ducks when purpose flies overhead."
~C. Astrid Weber

Friday, February 26, 2010

Ahhhh Fridays!

Hope everyone's Friday is TGI. Trying to schedule my weekend, but non-answer of phone calls is making the agenda change. Was gonna' get several things done, but may just get away and finish priorities. Pulled the back out again about 4:00AM and just now able to walk upright. Guess I shouldn't have thrown that old computer carcass across the shop, lol. Looking for a backplate for Mudslingr and a Northbridge fan for Red Dragon. Thought I might have both. Of course neither part was available. Will be extremely busy this weekend, but taking all calls. Have had to cancel several things so I can be ALONE and resolve several PC and network issues. If y'all will hang in there it'll make things smoother for me and more can be accomplished. Please, no unannounced visits. Besides there's a good chance I might be out (hmmmm, that has several meanings).

Guild Wars ppl, here's my post on the discussion page about this week's upgrades and downgrades (i.e., Demonic Flesh) on the guildwars.com wiki:

Finally find a great blood build and they absolutely demolish the core skill. Worst nerf for Necros since they limited minions to 10.--Dockvudu 20:44, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Hang in there, we're all in this together.

"You've got a lot of choices. If getting out of bed in the morning is a chore and you're not smiling on a regular basis, try another choice."
~Steven D. Woodhull

EDIT: Is anyone else hearing voice over ads when on the guildwiki-wiki? Very irritating...

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Guild Wars Rant

Have a theory - Nerf of Demonic Flesh = Izzy. They come out with a long explanation about making blood mancers stronger and absolutely kill our best skill!!! Doesn't matter if it's not Izzy the PvP Nancy. And please DON'T try to console me with suggested subs. Yuck! So now I have to basically abandon something that has worked well and rack my feeble brain. It's been racked enough this week. Don't know what I am talking about? Look at your GW updates today. My mancer WILL survive!

Enough.

"The above emoticon is for Izzy and all the other 'rocket scientists' that participated in the nerfing."
~Billy Wobblynife

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Hey Big Man, Lemme Hold a Dolla'!

Today was a long one. Actually resolved some problems and should catch up over the weekend. It'll involve some travel, but trying to pull out of a financial abyss is tough. Isn't it? My laptop's age is hurting some of my capability, but so far I've been lucky. Thinking about putting that mayonnaise jar, with the slot in the top, back on the veranda. All contributions accepted. There will be no withdrawals. Let's see, think I will call it the poor and pitiful whine of laptop fund. PAPWOLF. Does it pop? Of course it will be an empty Blue Plate jar.

As you can tell it's time for rest. Later.

"(v. t.) To ask from with earnestness; to make petition to; to apply to for obtaining something; as, to solicit person for alms."
~Definition of Solicit

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Guild Wars Spoiler (Sorta')

To all fellow Guild Wars players: You might be interested in this link. Thanks goes out Forest Whistler, Ranger Extraordinaire, for a very awesome heads up. Can I get an Amen on Izzy stumbling on his steps and being out of commission? Dude is a complete jerk! And what happened to Regina? Is she dating Izzy now?

Will try to be broader in things tech tomorrow. Late and need to crash. Had an extremely long day and will tomorrow too. All y'all know I love it. Later.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Grease the Treads

WARNING: General Patton uses some profanity'

Chances are you haven't heard anything like this:




WE who have served, salute you! God help you live through your time defending our great country. God help you not get anything purple with George Washington on it. You have my prayers and my utmost respect. Thanks out to Red Dragon (he wears the purple George too) for a great link.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Late Night Notes

Just a short note let everyone know that I am still working on a tutorial for CCleaner. Assembling screen shots, inserting tips on install and usage takes some time. Meanwhile, back in the jungle, I am re-installing Vista Business after saving data then moving data back to a laptop. Thank goodness it's a loaded Toshiba Satellite Pro. Great machine for the business person. So the CCleaner post is on the back burner again. It is coming to Cybersouth soon. Great program, but the initial setup and maintenance is important.

Sleep calls.

"Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness."
~Edward Stanley

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Very hectic week. Working then coming home and crashing. This is not good for the sleep cycle. The phone outage seems to have disappeared. Not losing any calls except those few that have experienced consistent problems in the past. Again, something is back to the sub-normal level, lol.

Just a note FYI. Glad the USA is doing good in the Olympics. Hope to be able to watch some this weekend. Did see interviews with Lindsey Vonn and Shaun White on news. Missed the one with Shani Davis. Go LV, Big Air and Shani!!!!

Gotta hit the tracks early. Later.

"Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally."
~David Frost

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

TV Installation Problems?

On occasion I am asked about home theater. After all these years people in the local area have warmed up to the idea about multi speakers and integration of audio video, computer products into one system to make home movie watching a tremendous experience. Kim Komando has an excellent link about how to set up a system without spending elaborate costs to technicians that usually know how to take things out of their boxes and hook them together then walk off. Folks, that ain;t the way you do it! Not all are that way, but most chain stores utilize this approach. Obtaining the services of a specialist that has recommendations from their clients is a better way to go if you don't want to tackle all the wires. If you are brave enough to try it on your own take a look at My Home Theater. It has many tools including a viewing distance calculator. This may help decide what size screen you need for you home location. I subscribe to Kim's newsletter and get wonderful tips all the time. Check it out.

Long day today. Non functioning cell phone and truck had me doing the freak out dance around the beach house yesterday. Both are now in working order (update: truck has not started - yet). First time in years I've had major phone problems. AT&T was having some issues and I found this out after visiting one of their stores and standing in line. They did test my phone at no charge though. The truck needs major work and it has many band aids on it. Another was wrapped around it yesterday. Money is tight and extremely hard to come by these days. Gosh, can't wait for the next elections. Then you'll see major changes into the hands of sincere, capable people and the existing crew of baboons can go back to making misery on the sidelines instead of at a national level. I despise socialism more every day. Enough. Hope the tips help. Kim's site is great. Be sure and give it a visit!

"I don't know why it is we are in such a hurry to get up when we fall down. You might think we would lie there and rest for a while."
~Max Eastman

Monday, February 15, 2010

Sometimes You Need to Let Go, Sometimes Not

I watched a 747 lift off from the Honolulu airport. This song played on the car radio. It was early and I stood at the end of the runway to be closer to her as she left. Oh God, how my heart hurt and somehow left with that departure. Knowing she'd be there after my last tour in Vietnam, well, it helped me keep that heart pumping

Work through ALL the difficulties of relationships. Screw a bunch of ego. Don't you think this is a Music Monday that is great to follow Valentine's Day?



Love enough. Never hold back. God will bless you in love...good times and bad times.

"There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved. It is God's finger on man's shoulder."
~Charles Morgan