Ode to Joy

I like beaker, especially in muppet babies! This song reminds me of my band days.

Navy UCAS

Navy UCAS (Unmanned Combat Aerial System) = AWESOME!

Hello Again

The Facebook addiction has worn off, i've found out how to blog from my iphone...so i say Hello Again to all my friends and family that will wander over to this blog from time to time again. I'll keep you posted and it would be cool if you did the same!

facebook addict

I'll be blogging on facebook until I'm deployed again and have no further access to facebook. See you there!

"The Giant White Glove Experiment"

People wondered if this could be done...somebody answered.

Ventones

If you have alot of MP3's that you'd like to create into ringtones go to the following website.

Create Ringtones - Ventones

New Nano?

Gizmodo.com posted this pic from Macnn.com as a "spy pic" of the new Ipod Nano to be introduced on Tuesday. I always thought that watching anything on the nano's screen was really a strain. Word on the street is there's a new Ipod Touch around the corner as well with a leaner price tag!
...In other news there's a big storm outside!

Extreme Ping Pong - Japanese Show

This is awesome. I've seen human videos before but this probably takes the cake. The Japanese always take everything a step further!

Man-daids

I call these "Man-daids" (like Ban-daids). These are definately band-aids for men! In case you were wondering they're made from real duct-tape. So if you're hairy think twice about slapping one of these on! Or you can just be a man about it!
One bx is $4.

Funny Olympics vid

I know its all over but at least the German's have a sense of humor about it!

My Generation

If you have HBO, you must watch Generation Kill. Its a seven part series about 1st RECON Marines moving into Iraq when the war began. It's based on the writings of a Rolling Stones author who rode along with the unit. If you ever wondered what being a marine is really like...you'll get more than you asked for. Being in the military I'll say in short that, "Marines are people too." Enough said, now go watch!

Why I'm in the military...

There's an article on Wired.com called, "Military Eyes Football Helmets for Battlefield Protection"
The Army has apparently turned to the football helmet experts for advice on improving battlefield helmets. I must say that today's helmets are not comfy at all, but it served its purpose and I felt protected when I wore it. By all means, bring on the football helmets! Go Cowboys!

Dad's Cab

Check out Dad's Cab at Dvice.com! Dvice says:

If you’re the father of a 15-year-old social butterfly like I am, you’ll understand the brilliant concept behind Dad’s Cab ($18). This realistic taxi meter makes you feel like a New York cabbie, counting up the hours you spend carting around that little darling and all her friends, and then lets you present your giggling clients with a bill at the end of the revelry.

Unless you can find yourself a robot cab somewhere, this might just do the trick in the meantime. Simply stick this meter onto your car’s dashboard with the included adhesive strips, and when you’re done with your daily chauffeuring chores, hand over one of the official Dad’s Cab printed cards demanding payments such as cleaning your room, fetching me a beer, and other useful tasks.

You mean these dime store Cleopatras can actually make themselves useful? You bet. Teach them the barter system, and give them a clue about how the real world works.

This is a pretty cool concept. I won't buy it but i'll definately implement the "you use, I get..." rule!

funny pix

Nice job...just missed.

I recently recieved an email about the Navy looking for an RP2 (that would be my rank) or an RP1 to fill a "once in a lifetime" spot at Camp David aka "The President's Retreat." So I naturally was interested right away! Who wouldn't want to go work there! Its not too far from where we live right now anyway! I called up to see if I'd qualify for the application process (which was noted as being very rigorous), but unfortunately I don't. I would've had to have been coming from sea duty (a ship) to take orders to Camp David, and I'm currently on shore duty (President's Hospital). Booo! Oh well. There's always a next time for a "once in a lifetime opportunity" right?

No more mouse, no more keyboard!

Wired.com posts an article citing Jeff Han, "We're Just Scratching the Surface of Multitouch." Its a pretty interesting article that would be worth remembering in the future when we're using computers without a mouse and a keyboard! The technology is here. There's touch screens on computers, on monitors in various business, on phones...its only a matter of time before they're streamlined on every computer. So make peace with your mouse and keyboard.

Woman Gave Birth to Own Granddaughter

Japan has always been known as the place where people do crazy-weird things, well...here's another...

A 61-year-old woman in Japan has just given birth … to her own granddaughter!

The unnamed woman, who is now thought to hold the record as the oldest Japanese woman ever to give birth successfully, undertook the controversial treatment at the Suwa Maternity Clinic – an institution that has already sparked fierce debate over the rights and wrongs of surrogate motherhood. [...]

Yesterday’s successful treatment involved the woman having her daughter’s already fertilized egg implanted in her womb. The entire family is understood to have agreed to undergo the process, despite its difficulties, because the woman’s daughter was born without ovaries and unlike many young women in Japan, was keen to have children.

Quoted from Leo Lewis of Times Online. Click here for the full story Link

Running

Today I started running again. I like to run, but its not so fun to pick up after 2 weeks of solid vacation. Yes, I could've ran during vacation...but that wouldn't feel like vacation so much. My goal is to run 3 miles in 20 minutes. Right now I can do 1.5 mi. in around 12 minutes and some change...on a good day...with some Red Bull! j/k

Crazy Verizon, Cingular...uh...AT&T Rules!

This vid is called, "Verizon Wireless (Stalks...i mean) Suprises Customer?


Verizon Wireless Surprises Customer - Watch more free videos

I thought it was pretty funny.

One-String Willie

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

I didn't know this could be done, but its pretty cool for one string!

Mi Familia

This is us just before we left Florida. Marisa was happy to go home...just kidding! She really likes water bottles, to hold them and to play with them and to bite them.

Wanna Take a Dip?

Chile now holds the Guiness World Record for the planet's largest swimming pool!

The gigantic lagoon is located in the resort of San Alfonso del Mar in Algarrobo city, on the southern coast of Chile.Guinness Book of World Records has named it the largest pool in the world. How big is it? One over a kilometer long (3,323 feet), covering 20 acres and containing 250,000 cubic meters of water.

Trey Having a Drink

This is Trey having a drink at Island's of Adventure...not really though.

World's Smallest Burger, Fries and Soda

This is the Worlds Smallest Burger, Fries and Soda. They remind me of food in Japan, everything is served in smaller quantities. Not quite like this though.
To see more pictures click here
http://www.dailycognition.com/index.php/2008/08/10/worlds-smallest-burger-fries-soda-meal-yummy.html

Waterfall Writings

I don't know how they do this but it is really cool. I expect to see these kinds of waterfall/ads in the near future in the states.

Noah's Ark

You don't see things like this everyday...
This is an actual replica of Noah's Ark in Schagen, Netherlands. It was created to show people what it was really like and how so many animals could have lived in there for such a long time. To see more pix click on the link! http://www.worldwidechristian.net/Noah%27s%20Ark.htm

Grandma Likes Video Games

Nintendo's Wii is gaining popularity in elderly homes all around the world. Its not hard to play simple games that come included such as bowling, tennis and even boxing! I think its time that my grandma's be introduced to the Wii!

The Gentlemen MP3 Player

This is one cool looking MP3 player thats more functional than most. Its also a tie clip and LCD screen that can display messages [pictured above]. Its only a design for now but its a good idea.

Incase you missed it!

Here's the Olympic Opening Ceremonies in 60 seconds!

The Church of Oprah Exposed

Boo Oprah!

Hit'em in the Face! Slow-Mo

You're here you're bored...just watch.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Don't be a Dee Dee Dee, Go to Church!

Today on Yahoo there's an article linking student's church-going to higher GPA's. "Church Attendance Boosts Student GPA's." Author Robert Roy Britt of LiveScience.com writes:

The study does not suggest God is smiling on the students, per se. Rather, it identifies several reasons the students do better:

• They have regular contact with adults from various generations who serve as role models.
• Their parents are more likely to communicate with their friends' parents.
• They develop friendships with peers who have similar norms and values.
• They're more likely to participate in extracurricular activities.

There you go folks, get'em to church!

For Michael Phelps

...and my favorite

Bravo Phelps, Bravo!

Holographic Pastors?

Today on the front page of msn.com is an article called, "Churches start to use hologram pastors" click the link to read up. In short it talks about how mega churches around the country are starting to implement 3D holograms of their pastors in multiple locations around the country to reach more people. The article is appropriately titled, "The Chick-fil-A Church." Why in the world would you want to replace yourself with a video projected preacher to the masses? Yes it would definately draw a crowd but how can a hologram embrace a member? Can it hold a conversation with someone who needs to desperately talk to their pastor?

Besides my objections the book of John immediately comes to mind: John 1:1 - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:14 - The Word became FLESH and made his dwelling among us..."

Why would God choose to become flesh? Would it be so we could see Him cry, to hear Him speak, to feel His embrace, or to look Him in the eye? As Christians we should model His ministry, His chosen ministry of presence.

I'm calling a flag on the play preachers! People need you in the flesh!

This also reminds me of this cartoon..."Isn't that cute...BUT ITS WRONG!!!!"

ParentHacks.com - Hack'em!

Ever heard of parenthacks.com ? If you haven't its worth 5 minutes of your time. There's tons of useful tips and tricks for anybody with kids. One of my favorites so far is the "how to make a fort" hack. Parent Hacks suggests turning your pack and play on its side and cover it with a blanket and you have an instant fort/cage for your little one! Its a guaranteed 5 minute break, if your kids like things like that. I personally suggest throwing in a few toys with lights and it would be even better!
The site is also open to anybody else's hacks, so if you have some tips and tricks of your own the better off we'd all be!

I can't stop going to McDonalds!

If you're like my family and the rest of America and you frequent Mickey D's at least once a week then you might want to print this coupon out! Its for McDonalds' new chicken biscuit/sandwich. The offer expires 9/1/2008. I found it on bargainist.com. Why not...free is free! And you're going to go anyways!

Obama Speech

This was on todaysbigthing.com ...a few days ago. Titled as "Amazing, moving Obama Speech. Watch to see why!

Tired of Polo Horses?

Through the years Ralph Lauren Polos' logo has been through the iconic Polo Horse, Polo Bear, the "P", recently we've seen the life-size Polo Horse and now there's this rugby guy! Its uh...different. He kinda looks more like a soccer guy to me. Check out the newly released Ralph Lauren Rugby line. How much do these babies cost? The usual Raplh Lauren price of $75 a pop.
...i'm not tired of horses! Ride on!

We're Baaaack!

Incase you were wondering, YES, vacation was great!

There will be more pix when I'm done recovering from the drive!

If you have 4 hours to spare we uploaded 86 pictures from our vacation at our MSN Spaces site just visit
http://mvmfamily.spaces.live.com/
to check'em out

WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!

Our vacation time is finally here. No more blogs until we're back! I'll fill you in then.

This is called, "Why Subtitles?"

I Want One!!!

The idea of watching movies inside glasses has been around for some time, but the glasses are still evolving and the picture quality is getting better and better. Today we have the Vuzix glasses that are "made for ipod." These bad boys are definately going on my wishlist! When putting on these light-weight glasses its like you're looking at a 62' TV screen! Imagine, you want to watch the movie 300 you just rented and your wife wants to watch Jon and Kate plus 8...hmmm, where's my video glasses?! Perfect solution!
Alright mike, how much? Uhh...$350.00

I Want One!!!

This is a cool no-emissions electric bike (not to be confused as a scooter). Its $2,500 and gets 20 miles a charge. Charging takes 3-4 hours at any wall outlet. To extend the range all you have to do is pedal, it is a bike! I think its a perfect vehicle to ride around a military base or to my nearby park and ride! Unless you live in Texas!

For the Back-to-Schoolers

How To Open A Padlock With A Popcan - video powered by Metacafe

This is a very educational video should you ever find yourself forgetting your OWN lock's numbers.

Cool Face Art