Nothing to say...nothing to do...
I really wish I had a hobby that involved...well hobby like activities. Right now I am a half assed gamer. Started LA Noir...started Dead Rising 2. I'm a half assed reader. Started like three books and currently haven't finished one book in the last maybe...three months. Got a ton I would like to read if I had the patience and time to read! But, usually I will just check out the audio book. And by check out I mean obtain through other means than purchase (library if you were wondering)
I'm not artsy, I'm not crafty. I have no patience for models or things with little parts that take a long time to make. Essentially I have a limited window of opportunity to get involved in, well, something.
Does surfing the internet count as a hobby? Are there meetings for people to attend and discuss "surfing" stories? Can I join a club and pay a dues to pretend that I have a hobby?
I guess I could start stalking a celebrity on Twitter until they acknowledge I'm there...or until the block me. But, what fun would that be?
Honestly, I really don't want a hobby...because hobbies, like hookers, cost money. Not sure I have ever strung those words together to form that sentence before!!
Oh well...I'll think of something. Maybe I can start a Justin Bieber fan fiction chat site? That should be good for a few million hits! Maybe I could take up crappy internet poetry...nah. I guess I could take some online classes so I could feel like I was again wasting my time in college!! Those were fun years...and I seemed to always have something to do other than my homework!
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Friday, February 25, 2011
The Best of Twitter -- Pt. 4 ... "news"
The final installment in my look at my twitter follow list will center on the "news" feeds that I follow. These are by no means the be all end all of the twitter news options out there...but these are the few that I follow on a daily basis and if you consider yourself a geek/techo nerd some of them you should follow too.
Gizmodo -- @gizmodo
Get the latest news on everything tech related. From the newest computer games, to the newest video game. They were also one of the first sites to point out the antenna problem with the iPhone 4. If it wasn't for this Twitter feed I probably wouldn't have ended up with the free bumber case I have on my phone.
Den of Geek -- @dennofgeek
A great British site that is devoted to all things geek. If you are a fan of: Comics, TV shows, movies and games then give them a shot. Also, I suggest adding the full site to your reading list. It's and easy way to kill a few hours at work. Fans of Dr.Who, Torchwood and all things British comedy/sci fi should find this site to their liking. With daily gossip on what's going on in Hollywood and beyond making the Twitter feed and site a daily addition is a good idea!
SyFy -- @blastr
Updates on all the goings on in the Syfy world. Not just limited to the Syfy channel. Here you will find rumors on upcoming projects. Pictures from set and all manner of trailers. If you miss a week you can also tune into their weekly review where they look at not only the top stories...but the top reader comments to those stories. Maybe they'll make you famous! (I also reccomend the iPhone app)
CNN breaking news -- @cnnbrk
Always at work? Not always in a place where you can keep up with the world around you? Well, try to follow this feed and set up mobile alerts and you will never miss a celebrity death, war/coup, or crazy weather event.
Mental Floss -- @mental_floss
Talk about learning things you never knew you needed to know! Ever wondered what the rarest video game is? How about famous killers who were executed even though the people they were conviced of killing later turned up alive? If stories like that and enough geek related quizzes to make your mind spin is what gets you though your day then you probably already follow them and their site...and get the magazine. If you do stop in make sure to say hello to my buddy Rob who writes for them. (he can also be found on Twitter @spacemonkeyx )
Geeks are Sexy -- @geeksaresexy
Geeks are sexy. Even if other people won't admit it. Links from this site will take you to engaging articles like: Tongue Wrestle Mania: The Art and Science of French Kissing, Dungeons & Dragons: A Threat to Prison Security?, and The Truth about Infographics! How can you go wrong?
Gizmodo -- @gizmodo
Get the latest news on everything tech related. From the newest computer games, to the newest video game. They were also one of the first sites to point out the antenna problem with the iPhone 4. If it wasn't for this Twitter feed I probably wouldn't have ended up with the free bumber case I have on my phone.
Den of Geek -- @dennofgeek
A great British site that is devoted to all things geek. If you are a fan of: Comics, TV shows, movies and games then give them a shot. Also, I suggest adding the full site to your reading list. It's and easy way to kill a few hours at work. Fans of Dr.Who, Torchwood and all things British comedy/sci fi should find this site to their liking. With daily gossip on what's going on in Hollywood and beyond making the Twitter feed and site a daily addition is a good idea!
SyFy -- @blastr
Updates on all the goings on in the Syfy world. Not just limited to the Syfy channel. Here you will find rumors on upcoming projects. Pictures from set and all manner of trailers. If you miss a week you can also tune into their weekly review where they look at not only the top stories...but the top reader comments to those stories. Maybe they'll make you famous! (I also reccomend the iPhone app)
CNN breaking news -- @cnnbrk
Always at work? Not always in a place where you can keep up with the world around you? Well, try to follow this feed and set up mobile alerts and you will never miss a celebrity death, war/coup, or crazy weather event.
Mental Floss -- @mental_floss
Talk about learning things you never knew you needed to know! Ever wondered what the rarest video game is? How about famous killers who were executed even though the people they were conviced of killing later turned up alive? If stories like that and enough geek related quizzes to make your mind spin is what gets you though your day then you probably already follow them and their site...and get the magazine. If you do stop in make sure to say hello to my buddy Rob who writes for them. (he can also be found on Twitter @spacemonkeyx )
Geeks are Sexy -- @geeksaresexy
Geeks are sexy. Even if other people won't admit it. Links from this site will take you to engaging articles like: Tongue Wrestle Mania: The Art and Science of French Kissing, Dungeons & Dragons: A Threat to Prison Security?, and The Truth about Infographics! How can you go wrong?
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Best of Twitter -- Pt. 3 ... Fictional
So we've covered Celebrity Tweets, Fake Celebrity Tweets. Now it's time to high light a few of my favorite fictional twitter accounts.
These are accounts of Movie and TV characters that tend to follow the characters "personal" life outside the show. Here you can get character insight and sometime much more fun.
Richard Castle -- @writercastle
Proud father, best selling author and armature detective. If you are a fan of Castle on ABC then you need to be following this account. Between new episodes you will get a variety of tweets. Want to know what the boys at the 12th are up to? Wonder what college Alexis will be going to or what boy stopped by the apt? This will keep you going from week to week. Plus, if they continue the trend of the last few summers you will get the benefit of a little summer Castle mystery via twitter to keep you going. Last year it was murder in the Hamptons. No Beckett, but same old Castle.
Death Star PR -- @DeathStarPR
Just because you're an evil empire doesn't mean that people have to view you that way. That's why even the most evil among us need a good PR department. The dark side of the force could use all the help they can get. I mean really...you blow a few planets up and people start to give you a bad name. That's where the PR departmetn steps in to save the day. "Lady Gaga arrived at the #Grammys in an egg. Thus proving once and for all that worse things come out of eggs than alien facehuggers." or how about, "Bet Yoda mothballed the “Do or do not speech” for a while after trying, and spectacularly failing, to kill Palpatine. #StarWars"
Darth Vader -- @depresseddarth
Going hand in hand with the Death Star PR account is one for the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader. Sadly, he's been a little grumpy as of late. But, you probably guessed that from the twitter handle of Depressed Darth. "VDay I can't even get an escort to go out with me. They don't take galactic credits and it turns out force grabs can't be used as currency" Poor guy. Kermit said that it's not easy being green...but Darth is having a hard time being super evil! But, he's always looking to recruit. "Starting to think Lindsay Lohan would make a great sith. She has a taste for danger and her hair would match our lightsabers."
Cobra Commander -- @cobracommander
Not sure why all the funny fictional accounts seem to lean towards the evil world domination types. The more you know I guess. Cobra commander is, of course, the leader of C.O.B.R.A. Sworn enemy of G.I. Joe, wearer of clean chrome and crimson and blue. This is the guy who, when the world political environment changes is there looking to make a buck, and possible take over a country or two. But, for some reason he never seems to have time to teach his soldiers to shoot straight! Did you ever notice that in the cartoon the cobra soldiers couldn't seem to hit the broad side of a barn? Recent tweets include, "Mubarak owes me money. Shocking, right?" and "I care enough about Egypt I tweeted about it. Now back to my super-sized Baconator. I love you America"
Bender -- @bender
Not really evil. Not really that good. Bender is after all an amoral bending unit from the future that drinks. Remember though he drinks because he wants to, not because he has to. If you run afoul of him you will most likely be invited to "bite his shiney metal ass". Now he doesn't tweet as much as some of the other accounts but when he does it's priceless. "Hey laserlips! Your momma was a snowblower!" If you can name that movie (no cheating), I'll give you... well, nothing. But you'll be cool." and "Ahhh beer. So many choices, so little difference."
Tomorrow we will again shift focus this time to twitter accounts that may actually teach you something. It may not be something you wanted to know. But, you will learn something. Current events? Maybe. Geek info? Most likely. What some random fool did in your area? Depends.
These are accounts of Movie and TV characters that tend to follow the characters "personal" life outside the show. Here you can get character insight and sometime much more fun.
Proud father, best selling author and armature detective. If you are a fan of Castle on ABC then you need to be following this account. Between new episodes you will get a variety of tweets. Want to know what the boys at the 12th are up to? Wonder what college Alexis will be going to or what boy stopped by the apt? This will keep you going from week to week. Plus, if they continue the trend of the last few summers you will get the benefit of a little summer Castle mystery via twitter to keep you going. Last year it was murder in the Hamptons. No Beckett, but same old Castle.
Just because you're an evil empire doesn't mean that people have to view you that way. That's why even the most evil among us need a good PR department. The dark side of the force could use all the help they can get. I mean really...you blow a few planets up and people start to give you a bad name. That's where the PR departmetn steps in to save the day. "Lady Gaga arrived at the #Grammys in an egg. Thus proving once and for all that worse things come out of eggs than alien facehuggers." or how about, "Bet Yoda mothballed the “Do or do not speech” for a while after trying, and spectacularly failing, to kill Palpatine. #StarWars"
Going hand in hand with the Death Star PR account is one for the Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader. Sadly, he's been a little grumpy as of late. But, you probably guessed that from the twitter handle of Depressed Darth. "VDay I can't even get an escort to go out with me. They don't take galactic credits and it turns out force grabs can't be used as currency" Poor guy. Kermit said that it's not easy being green...but Darth is having a hard time being super evil! But, he's always looking to recruit. "Starting to think Lindsay Lohan would make a great sith. She has a taste for danger and her hair would match our lightsabers."
Not sure why all the funny fictional accounts seem to lean towards the evil world domination types. The more you know I guess. Cobra commander is, of course, the leader of C.O.B.R.A. Sworn enemy of G.I. Joe, wearer of clean chrome and crimson and blue. This is the guy who, when the world political environment changes is there looking to make a buck, and possible take over a country or two. But, for some reason he never seems to have time to teach his soldiers to shoot straight! Did you ever notice that in the cartoon the cobra soldiers couldn't seem to hit the broad side of a barn? Recent tweets include, "Mubarak owes me money. Shocking, right?" and "I care enough about Egypt I tweeted about it. Now back to my super-sized Baconator. I love you America"
Not really evil. Not really that good. Bender is after all an amoral bending unit from the future that drinks. Remember though he drinks because he wants to, not because he has to. If you run afoul of him you will most likely be invited to "bite his shiney metal ass". Now he doesn't tweet as much as some of the other accounts but when he does it's priceless. "Hey laserlips! Your momma was a snowblower!" If you can name that movie (no cheating), I'll give you... well, nothing. But you'll be cool." and "Ahhh beer. So many choices, so little difference."
Tomorrow we will again shift focus this time to twitter accounts that may actually teach you something. It may not be something you wanted to know. But, you will learn something. Current events? Maybe. Geek info? Most likely. What some random fool did in your area? Depends.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
The Best of Twitter -- Pt. 2 ... Fake
There are a ton of "fake" accounts on twitter. Mostly they are just a good excuse to push forward the shadier side of the celebrity. Usually what you get is ramblings that are beyond good taste...and totally funny.
Here are a few of my personal favorites in the "Fake" category.
Not Gary Busey -- @GaryJBusey
If you are looking for a daily dose of wisdom from someone who is not really a celebrity but plays one on twitter. Or if you are looking to read some vile and demeaning comments on celebrities, women, the world, sex and drug use then this is for you. With tweets such as, "Giant snowstorms hitting residents of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin...The last thing the Midwest needs is more white people." or "#thingsImiss Rockstars going on a good ol' fashioned coke binge and fucking up some hotel rooms. You just don't see that dedication anymore."
Elizabeth Windsor -- @Queen_UK
Ever wonder what the life of a Royal is like? What happens when the Duke of Edinburgh gets out of hand? What time gin O'clock is? Here is your go to source. Depending on your sense of humor this may or may not be for you. Not dirty like Gary...but not straight up funny like Steve Martin's account. I enjoy it for some reason. So read it and judge me!
Pimp Bill Clint -- @pimpbillclinton
Pimpin' ain't easy. If anyone should know this fact it's our ex-president Bill Jeff. Again this fake account helps you understand the ins and outs of being a pimp ex-pres. Some of the recent wisdom from the account include, "I call my penis @kingjames because it's a physical freak and it wants to take it's talents to South Beach." or "How crazy is my libido? I've been banging a chick who's worn pantsuits for the last 30 years. THAT'S how crazy..."
Jesus -- @Jesus_m_Christ
If the son of God had a twitter acount...this would not be it!! Trust me! If you take blasphamy seriously don't even think about looking at this account. Some of the less offensive tweets of the last few days are, "It's hard to convince a girl to fuck you when she think you're gay. It's even harder if she's an atheist and thinks you don't exist." or how about, "#lasttimet#lasttimethecavswon Judas and I were friends."
Tomorrow we will take a look at some of my favorite Fictional account. By that I mean those twitter accounts that are set up in the name of a TV or movie character...or related entity/
Here are a few of my personal favorites in the "Fake" category.
If you are looking for a daily dose of wisdom from someone who is not really a celebrity but plays one on twitter. Or if you are looking to read some vile and demeaning comments on celebrities, women, the world, sex and drug use then this is for you. With tweets such as, "Giant snowstorms hitting residents of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin...The last thing the Midwest needs is more white people." or "#thingsImiss Rockstars going on a good ol' fashioned coke binge and fucking up some hotel rooms. You just don't see that dedication anymore."
Elizabeth Windsor -- @Queen_UK
Ever wonder what the life of a Royal is like? What happens when the Duke of Edinburgh gets out of hand? What time gin O'clock is? Here is your go to source. Depending on your sense of humor this may or may not be for you. Not dirty like Gary...but not straight up funny like Steve Martin's account. I enjoy it for some reason. So read it and judge me!
Pimp Bill Clint -- @pimpbillclinton
Pimpin' ain't easy. If anyone should know this fact it's our ex-president Bill Jeff. Again this fake account helps you understand the ins and outs of being a pimp ex-pres. Some of the recent wisdom from the account include, "I call my penis @kingjames because it's a physical freak and it wants to take it's talents to South Beach." or "How crazy is my libido? I've been banging a chick who's worn pantsuits for the last 30 years. THAT'S how crazy..."
Jesus -- @Jesus_m_Christ
If the son of God had a twitter acount...this would not be it!! Trust me! If you take blasphamy seriously don't even think about looking at this account. Some of the less offensive tweets of the last few days are, "It's hard to convince a girl to fuck you when she think you're gay. It's even harder if she's an atheist and thinks you don't exist." or how about, "#lasttimet#lasttimethecavswon Judas and I were friends."
Tomorrow we will take a look at some of my favorite Fictional account. By that I mean those twitter accounts that are set up in the name of a TV or movie character...or related entity/
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The Best of Twitter -- Pt. 1 ....Real
Twitter is an amazing social media tool. How else would the average person have the ability to have a "Conversation" with their favorite celebrity?
Granted the term conversation and celebrity have their limitations in the Twitterverse. But, hey any port in a storm!
I've had short lived conversations with a few CEO's and even a comic book conversation with Michael Chiklis of the Shield and No Ordinary Family fame (@michaelchiklis). I've got a friend who's had a conversation with the likes of Alyssa Milano!! (@aylssa_milano) Seriously how cool is that?
I'm still waiting with baited breath to snag a mention/re-tweet from the king himself Nathan Fillion (@NathanFillion)
Twitter is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, the famous and the fictional. So, over the next few days I will pass along a few of my favorite twitter accounts in four main categories: Celebrity, News, Fake and Fictional.
Today we will start with......
Celebrity:
Nathan Fillion -- @NathanFillion
The star of Firefly, Serenity, Slither and Castle is a constant twitter-er. Whether it's pictures from the set. A shot of his action figure Christmas Tree. Or just the cool things that he gets to do with his celebrity. You can always expect a few laughs a day from Capt. Malcom Reynolds himself. A celebrity that embraces twitter is not new. One that is on constantly and answers fans questions and has been known to slip twitter related references into his TV show is rare. Every time you see him "Feed the Bird" or drop a "Bam Said the Lady" it's like your in the know for a cool inside joke. Which is exactly what he's done. It's subtle...but it's there! That's why Fillion is the man.
Michael Chiklis -- @MichaelChiklis
The star of: The Commish, The Shield, No Ordinary Family. Comic book creator, musician, Autism awareness spokesman. The guy does it all and still finds time for those of us in the twitter world. When his new comic book project "Pantheon" dropped in shops a few months back I made a comment on twitter to the effect that I was really looking forward to the new title and couldn't wait until the second issue hit stands. Within a few minutes I had a response from Michael telling me he was glad I liked the title and he'd keep us updated on when to expect the second issue. True to his word....got that update! So for that...he hits my list!
Eliza Dusku -- @elisadusku
The Star of: Buffy, Tru Calling and Dollhouse. Activist, funny girl, and lover of all things LA. Dusku is someone I started following when I was watching Dollhouse. While I have never had a direct conversation with her I know that she is open to lending a virtual helping hand when needed. She's done twitter based fundraising for Haiti and other worth while organizations. She's another who is willing to answer questions, interact with the fans and post the occasional silly photo.
Steve Martin -- @SteveMartinToGo
SNL Alumni, movie star, Stand up comedian, author, twitter genius. Follow him....follow him now! This is a guy who can make a joke last for days. Usually that's overkill. But, in the case of Steve Martin it's comic gold! His riff a few weeks back about getting a dubious award....from himself was great. As was his short twitter run as President of Egypt. For a good laugh make him a big part of your Twitter stream.
Craig Engler -- @syfy
Not a celebrity in the strictest sense of the word. But, if you are a follower of all things Science Fiction...or a regular watcher of the Syfy channel this is a great account to follow. Here you will get hands on news about upcoming shows and events, contests, and usually a large number of Q&A sessions throughout the week. If there was ever a question about how a show makes it to the air, stays on the air, how ratings work...this is your guy. you can also follow his personal feed @craigengler
Tomorrow we will take a look at a few of my favorite "fake" accounts. Oh, and dare I forget to mention...you can always check in on yours truly @jameshields
Granted the term conversation and celebrity have their limitations in the Twitterverse. But, hey any port in a storm!
I've had short lived conversations with a few CEO's and even a comic book conversation with Michael Chiklis of the Shield and No Ordinary Family fame (@michaelchiklis). I've got a friend who's had a conversation with the likes of Alyssa Milano!! (@aylssa_milano) Seriously how cool is that?
I'm still waiting with baited breath to snag a mention/re-tweet from the king himself Nathan Fillion (@NathanFillion)
Twitter is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, the famous and the fictional. So, over the next few days I will pass along a few of my favorite twitter accounts in four main categories: Celebrity, News, Fake and Fictional.
Today we will start with......
Celebrity:
The star of Firefly, Serenity, Slither and Castle is a constant twitter-er. Whether it's pictures from the set. A shot of his action figure Christmas Tree. Or just the cool things that he gets to do with his celebrity. You can always expect a few laughs a day from Capt. Malcom Reynolds himself. A celebrity that embraces twitter is not new. One that is on constantly and answers fans questions and has been known to slip twitter related references into his TV show is rare. Every time you see him "Feed the Bird" or drop a "Bam Said the Lady" it's like your in the know for a cool inside joke. Which is exactly what he's done. It's subtle...but it's there! That's why Fillion is the man.
The star of: The Commish, The Shield, No Ordinary Family. Comic book creator, musician, Autism awareness spokesman. The guy does it all and still finds time for those of us in the twitter world. When his new comic book project "Pantheon" dropped in shops a few months back I made a comment on twitter to the effect that I was really looking forward to the new title and couldn't wait until the second issue hit stands. Within a few minutes I had a response from Michael telling me he was glad I liked the title and he'd keep us updated on when to expect the second issue. True to his word....got that update! So for that...he hits my list!
The Star of: Buffy, Tru Calling and Dollhouse. Activist, funny girl, and lover of all things LA. Dusku is someone I started following when I was watching Dollhouse. While I have never had a direct conversation with her I know that she is open to lending a virtual helping hand when needed. She's done twitter based fundraising for Haiti and other worth while organizations. She's another who is willing to answer questions, interact with the fans and post the occasional silly photo.
SNL Alumni, movie star, Stand up comedian, author, twitter genius. Follow him....follow him now! This is a guy who can make a joke last for days. Usually that's overkill. But, in the case of Steve Martin it's comic gold! His riff a few weeks back about getting a dubious award....from himself was great. As was his short twitter run as President of Egypt. For a good laugh make him a big part of your Twitter stream.
Not a celebrity in the strictest sense of the word. But, if you are a follower of all things Science Fiction...or a regular watcher of the Syfy channel this is a great account to follow. Here you will get hands on news about upcoming shows and events, contests, and usually a large number of Q&A sessions throughout the week. If there was ever a question about how a show makes it to the air, stays on the air, how ratings work...this is your guy. you can also follow his personal feed @craigengler
Tomorrow we will take a look at a few of my favorite "fake" accounts. Oh, and dare I forget to mention...you can always check in on yours truly @jameshields
Thursday, May 08, 2008
I'm a Whore...
I really am a whore for whatever seems to be the new IT thing (as long as it won't cost me an arm and a leg).
When looking for a new car I was looking for a few things:
1) Great Gas Milage
1) Great Gas Milage
2) Cool Factor (for a decent price)
3) Fun add ons
So I went with a 2008 Ford Focus 30+ MPG, decent price and look, Microsoft SYNC system and a free iphone!
When it came time get into gaming I had to grab the xbox 360 (which was the pimp shit at the time) but, I had to wait until I could get a great deal through Microsoft!
I have successfully upgraded my Ipod everytime a new model has come out...(sucker for apple).
Now I have jumped on the new blog fad...TWITTER. Not really 100% sure how committed I am to using it...but it could come in handy should I ever find myself thrown into an Egyptian jail.
Better to be safe than sory I guess!
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