Star Trek Continues = FANTASTIC, Episode 3: FAIREST OF THEM ALL.

There are a few fan sites that have been doing original work that left off after the original Trek 5 year mission.  "Star Trek Continues" has been one of those endeavors.  This is their latest release, "FAIREST OF THEM ALL", and I must say it sets the standard for well done cinema in the original template format.  Just goes to prove that Paramount and CBS could place this show back on the air, with new people in the original Kirk, Spock and McCoy roles (which I said could be done when The Next Generation came out), and create a new volume of classic trek episodes for the fans. If they wanted to...  Kudos to the "Star Trek Continues" Crowd.  This latest release is the best I have seen, I dare say it even beats some of the original Trek classics.

http://www.startrekcontinues.com/

Trey Gowdy (R-SC) American Hero

This is exactly what an American Hero looks and sounds like.  If we had more men and women in Washington who stood for something, like Trey Gowdy, we they would fall for a lot less.  This took place Oct 2013.

New 2015 Dodge Challenger and Charger

Get a look at the new 2015 models of the Dodge Challenger and the Charger.  These debuted at the New Your International Auto Show.  I am not sure if it is wise to update both of the flagship cars from Dodge.  Challenger needed a minor refresh, and it is fantastic.  Challenger is a true retro sports car, unmistakable looks and retro design. Charger was done just redone ~ 4 years ago.  I would have rather saw Charger redone next year.  I really like the Challenger and I need some more time for the Charger.  I don't think the Dart like grill is aggressive enough to qualify as a sports car anymore.  But I do still like the Charger, the rear lights and the coke bottle side.  Perhaps they should have donned a hood scoop of some kind on the Charger.

2015 Challenger Debut at New York Auto Show

From Carbuzz.com:

Dodge has revealed the 2015 Challenger at the New York Auto Show, announcing the refreshed model is available in eight different trims: SXT, SXT Plus, R/T, R/T Plus, R/T Shaker, R/T Plus Shaker, 6.4-liter Scat Pack and 392 HEMI Scat Pack Shaker. All boast refreshed styling inspired by the 1971 Challenger, an upgraded suspension, plusher interiors and an optional TorqueFlite eight-speed auto.

See more at: http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/3/17/2015-Dodge-Challenger-Coupe-Unveiled-in-New-York-7719820/

See Dodge Site:
http://www.dodge.com/en/reveal/challenger/

Ford Mustang Debut 50 Years Ago

From Automobile Magazine:

The 1960s saw two major trends unfold that would dramatically affect the new-car market, and the Ford Mustang was designed to capitalize on both. The first shift was the changing demographic landscape, with the leading edge of the baby boomers starting to reach driving age. In 1964, the 16-to-24-year-old age group was the fastest growing in America. Young people did not want to drive the kind of cars their parents drove. They wanted bucket seats, floor shifts, and the sporty feeling of being close to the road. (What a difference from young drivers today.) The second trend was the massive increase in two-car households. In 1959, only a million families had more than one car; by 1964, that number had skyrocketed to thirteen million.

Read more: http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/1404-on-this-day-ford-mustang-debut/

Evidence that Apple is Imploding.

Back on Sept 2013 I noted how awful IOS7 appeared, and that without Steve Jobs, Apple will start a slow decline into the abyss.  Seems that I could be correct, with the exit of key Apple User Interface Chief Greg Christie.  He was the driving force to the brilliant interfaces pre IOS7, under Jobs.

http://weblinksnewsletter.blogspot.com/2013/09/iphone-ios-7-versus-ios-6.html

See the announcement that Greg Christie is leaving Apple.

http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_ui_chief_greg_christie_leaving_apple_allegedly_following_clashes_jony_ive

Windows XP - Say Goodbye to the Best

Windows XP support has ended.  XP is still used and running 30% or more of the back end systems and infrastructure we know today, from bank machines to cash registers.  Home users still run it.  Commercial companies and government agencies still use it.  Support ends April 15th, and that makes for a 13 year run that will be unparalleled.  No Operating System in the Microsoft fold has or probably will measure up to the intuitive, simple yet powerful interface that Windows XP sports.  It runs on old slower hardware or high end devices, uses high or low end graphics well, has a driver for almost any piece of hardware out there right now, and is robust enough to handle heavy loads, especially the lesser known 64 bit variant, which lacked the driver support XP was popularly known for.  Ok for all of the Windows XP haters, many of who will say I am crazy as a loon for my nod to Windows XP unparalleled immortality...  What is poised to take XP's place?  Not Vista, nor Windows 7, which both are resource piggies, even 7 is not as nearly stable and overall functional, nor is it easier to configure than XP, and Windows 8 saw productivity fall through the floor with its introduction of a fashionably trendy row blocks and text that resembled graphics on an old Dos shell.  If you want to get something done, XP was and is the OS of choice.  If you want pretty yet buggy, try Vista, if you want function but glacier slow shaded graphics and transitions, try Windows 7, if you want bland and easy to read but don't need multitasking (buzz word kiddies, from the 80s and 90s) go with Windows 8.  If you want to do computing, calculations, conversions, real work, or system to network transfers... XP is the winner.  To be productive, XP is still hands down the best.  If you want to slow down, to watch pretty videos or pictures, and experience gee whiz doo dads, XP is not for you.  It should have been an easy decision for Microsoft to continue support, even cheap support, such as a low cost extended warranty and continued pay as you go general support.  But no, they would rather dump millions into an effort to control the customer, instead of helping them get something done.  This is the trend today with all technology companies, to force you to do what they want you to, yet pay extra for it - Sneaky huh?  Shame is that XP is a champion OS that we may not see again in our lifetime, maybe never again if tablets do finally conquer the hearts and minds of XP lovers, since XP is no longer a contender, that can now happen.

Ultimate Warrior Passes at Age 54! WWE Hall of Fame Member 2014!

Just days after his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, the Ultimate Warrior, real name Jim Hellwig, dies at the age of 54.  Best known for his over the top cryptic interviews, and high energy matches, the Ultimate Warrior was one of the most well known and remembered.

Ultimate Warrior HOF

Seen here during his WWE Video Game announcement of his inclusion in the WWE-2K14

WWE-2K14

Portrait of Leadership: The Real George Bush Legacy

2014 is here, We the People are coming in November.

2014 IS HERE 

A Nation of Sheep - Breeds a Government of Wolves! 


Borders: Closed.
Language: English only.
Culture: Constitution and the Bill of Rights! 
Drug Free: Make a drug screen mandatory for anyone on welfare and/or food stamps! 
NO freebies to Non-Citizens! We the People are coming in November.

Good Ole Days

I wish the old paths were before us instead of behind us! I liked the old paths, when... Moms were at home. Dads were at work. Brothers went into the army. And sisters got married BEFORE having children! Crime did not pay; Hard work did; And people knew the difference. Moms could cook; Dads would work; Children would behave. Husbands were loving; Wives were supportive; And children were polite. Women wore the jewelry; And Men wore the pants. Women looked like ladies; Men looked like gentlemen; And children looked decent. People loved the truth, And hated a lie. They came to church to get IN, Not to get OUT! Hymns sounded Godly; Sermons sounded helpful; Rejoicing sounded normal; And crying sounded sincere. Cursing was wicked; Drugs were for illness. The flag was honored; America was beautiful; And God was welcome! We read the Bible in public; Prayed in school; And preached from house to house. To be called an American was worth dying for; To be called an American was worth living for; To be called a traitor was a shame! I still like the old paths the best!

Charles Krauthammer Destroys Global Warming Myths in 89 Seconds

Last night on “Special Report with Bret Baier”, columnist Charles Krauthammer questioned the “settled science” of global warming — an issue that is currently driving the President’s agenda.

"Speaking about the economic effects of climate change, Krauthammer noted that “all of this is driven by this ideology, which in it of itself is a matter of almost theology.”

See the video and article here, at the Foundry.

Comcast Purchases Time Warner

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) and Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) today announced that their Boards of Directors have approved a definitive agreement for Time Warner Cable to merge with Comcast. The agreement is a friendly, stock-for-stock transaction in which Comcast will acquire 100 percent of Time Warner Cable’s 284.9 million shares outstanding for shares of CMCSA amounting to approximately $45.2 billion in equity value. Each Time Warner Cable share will be exchanged for 2.875 shares of CMCSA, equal to Time Warner Cable shareholders owning approximately 23 percent of Comcast’s common stock, with a value to Time Warner Cable shareholders of approximately $158.82 per share based on the last closing price of Comcast shares. The transaction will generate approximately $1.5 billion in operating efficiencies and will be accretive to Comcast’s free cash flow per share while preserving balance sheet strength. The merger will also be tax free to Time Warner Cable shareholders.

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Windows 9 Must Haves to fix Windows 8 - John Dvorak

John Dvorak is spot on as to the problems with Windows 8, and what Windows 9 (the next version of Windows) should strive to be for the betterment of the Industry!  I hate Windows 8 (I am a Mac and Windows user), and many PC experts also hate it.  Not because of the tiles, but because of the lost features, the central start button missing that brings all features and access to one location, the lost productivity due to a users inability to get done what they want to do!  See his top 5 list of what Microsoft MUST do to correct the path of the ship, or face going straight into the iceberg within the next few years.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2429717,00.asp

WWE Network Coming 2-24-2014

In a groundbreaking announcement, WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon announced the launch of WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, which will feature all 12 WWE live pay-per-view events each year – including WrestleMania – for only $9.99 per month. Access to all past WWE Programming Library is also included.  Learn more about WWE Network right now.

Ugly Website Trend: PC Magazine

In 2013 one of my favorite tech magazines, wether in print or on the web, has always been PC Magazine.  It is no secret that I am a Mac user, and I support PCs for a living.  So it made sense to me to keep my feet on the ground and keep watch on whats happening in the PC industry.  Nowadays that includes cell phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.  I always felt that PC Magazine attempted to support as much of a cross section and diverse subjects across all platforms.  So around the 1st of the year, it was no surprise that they decided to redo their website to better support tiny phones and emulate the Windows 8 interface in some way.  Many sites now use tiles or data, and for some reason they think this keeps them looking trendy and edgy and in tune with what is happening in the computer world.  To my surprise, the tiles interface overall in Windows 8 works, but this new layout for PC Magazine is terrible.  I have never seen such an ugly and hard to navigate website from a truly professional organization like this before.  Lost now is the easy to understand groups of content, and special articles from their writers.  Now you have to zig zag down the tiles to try to understand and find articles of interest.  I realized that many websites are following this thought that site information should be scrambled across the page and force the reader to look at things that you don't really want to.  Take a look at the PC Magazine site, and see for yourself if this is better or worse that a structured column view.  I myself, have seen better, and don't like it.

Star Trek Christmas - Make It So!

Fun use of selected clips from the TNG Trek TV show.  Kinda of funny if you are a fan.  It is well done...  Let is snow, err Make It So!

HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER Selling 1960's Batmobile!

Thats right, for all of you Dark Knights without the millionaire funding, you can now get a Batmobile for special crime fighting tasks.  It takes a mere $200,000 for a new custom Batmobile.

See the HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER Batmobile here.

I am taking paypal donations now for mine...

USAToday: Apple loses some of its magic touch with iOS 7

Seems that major media outlets may finally be seeing beyond the Apple distortion field, and calling IOS 7 out of the cloudy mist.  I stated in an earlier post how dreadful IOS 7 was on appearance alone.  Now USA Today notes the problems stacking up since it's release on September 18th of this year.
 
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/10/17/apple-ios-7-problems/2986189/

Draining batteries, dropping Wi-Fi and spotty Bluetooth connections are getting big boos across discussion boards at Apple's own support communities. Some apps are working poorly or slowly, the interface is harder to use for some people, and game players have also found faults.

Will Apple fix the pastel color from the 60's flashback, ala technicolor dreamcoat, that has washed through the corporation full of hippies?  We can only join hands, sing, and hope so.

Star Trek: Classic Trek Revived

Seems that with each episode that Paramount creates, they get further from the original artistry and direction that Star Trek storied by Gene Roddenberry.  If you yearn for the great stories, strong characters, and focus n acting instead of gratuitous special effects that seem out of place, then here are 2 fan sites that have shown the Classic Trek is still worth watching.

Star Trek Continues, and Start Trek Phase 2, The New Voyages, are fantastic examples of what Paramount should consider, bringing back Classic Trek in a revival unparalleled in modern Cinematography.

Check out each site for full length episodes, vignettes that are sure to please, and desktops and information for all fans.

http://www.startrekcontinues.com/

http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/

Star Trek Continues E01 "Pilgrim of Eternity" from Star Trek Continues on Vimeo.

Obamacare - Worst Thing Since Slavery

Ben Carson, brilliant speaker, and doctor, speaks out about the truth of a government controlled health care system.

http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/ben-carson-obamacare-slavery/2013/10/11/id/530646

iPhone IOS 7 versus IOS 6

Take a look at the side by side comparison.  I ask you, truly... which looks better?  I must say up front, I don't own an iPhone, but was looking for a deal.  I won't be getting an iPhone now.  I will not even consider it if I have to get IOS7.  IOS6 had nice 3D shadows, and 3D icons.  A great look and feel.  That is all gone for speed I guess, ala Windows 8.  Shame, of all the boneheaded things to do, NEVER follow behind Windows 8, and Microsoft's screw ups.  It just goes to show that Apple without Jobs is DOOMED!  Apple must be full of group think and a bunch of robots.  I give them 5 years before the iTower starts to crumble.

iPhone IOS 6 vs IOS 7

How the Great Pyramids Were Built - Discovered by Jean-Pierre Houdin

Jean - Pierre Houdin has discovered how the Great Pyramids were built.  KHUFU's pyramid, which is the largest, was built from the inside out, using a 7 % ramp along the outer edges.  Then a pulley system was used in the great center chamber, and evidence shows the theory to be correct.  I myself have stated amongst friends that it is preposterous that slaves built the pyramids, this theory supports the idea that skilled dedicated workers actually were paid and hired to build the Pyramids.  In the outer areas, well fed skeletal remains support my statement.  The entire theory is brilliantly simple, and is easily acceptable as the true theory on how the Pyramids were built.  Fascinating!

Rush Limbaugh Runs America - says Barack Obama

The president of the United States seems to think that I'm something more than relevant, seems to think that I'm something more than an entertainer.  The president has blamed me more than he blamed Boehner or McConnell or anybody else in the Republican organizational chart.  The president says the Excellence in Broadcasting Network is the single most powerful force in Republican/conservative politics today!  

- Rush Limbaugh

Click For More at RushLimbaugh.com

Mark Levin: The Liberty Amendments

Brilliant Constitutional Scholar Mark Levin has offered his solutions on how to correct the corrupt and broken Federal Government.  In this interview he explains why this is necessary, and why we need to add several Constitutional Amendments to give power back to the states.

http://therightscoop.com/full-interview-watch-mark-levin-and-cavuto-converse-about-obamacare-america-and-more/

CultTVMan News on Batman Adam West Moebius Kit

There will be a Batman kit coming from Moebius Models that was shown at the San Diego Comic Con.  This is scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2013 according to CULTTVMAN Fantastic Modelling.   The image shown is a painted concept of what the kit may look like.  Jeff Yagher sculpted this model to drum up interest.  I would say Kudos, we are interested.  I hope they move forward on producing this model kit.  I have seen garage kits modified to Adam West's likeness, but this is the best.

http://culttvman.com/main/?p=30379

Stacey David's Drag-N-Wagon For Sale

For those truck and car enthusiasts, you probably know or have heard of Stacey David.  He is the light hearted guy on TV that loves to chop up vehicles and make them perform.  He took a Dodge Ram Express and boosted it's performance, making it into a fun performance "car".  Well he has it listed for sale on his website.  Good Luck!

http://staceydavid.com/projects/drag-n-wagon

Ford F-150 Tremor for 2014 - Finally Worth a Look!

Finally Ford will deliver a sport truck worth looking at. The Tremor for 2014 is a very nice looking stock F-150. Look at the images from this Motortrend article to see the new center stack, which is my favorite mod. The old center stack was UGLY and scattered. One major flaw is that the V6 ecoboost will dominate the truck. It may be a good engine, but give us something closer to the Dodge Hemi = Performance!

Star Trek Shuttle Restored - Like NEW!

The Galileo 7, a life-sized prop used as a shuttlecraft in the original “Star Trek” TV series in the 1960s, was christened after being completely restored by the business after months of work on Saturday afternoon. The prop is 24 feet long, 14 feet wide and weighs more than 3,000 pounds.

Looks like this is an amazing transformation. I read this several years ago, and this shuttle prop was a mess. It took real money, effort, and dedication to get this back to original glory! Congratulations!

'Admiral' Joe Hoolihan of Laurel, Md., attends the Atlantic Highlands christening of the restored Galileo 7, a prop shuttlecraft from the original 'Star Trek' TV series. / FRANK GALIPO/SPECIAL TO THE PRESS

Apple's Past Mistakes Could Be a Sign Of Things To Come.

One has to wonder what Apple was thinking when they created these bombshells. MacWorld shows us the largest mistakes Apple has made since their inception. Something to consider, they are doing really well now, but Apple has a hard headed nature to it, almost condescending. They don't make what customers want, they force customers to buy what they make. Sometimes the results work, sometimes they don't. Read this interesting article from MacWorld.

New Look for Weblinksnewsletter

It is quite apparent that the look and feel has changed for Weblinksnewsletter.  My old Blue.Green template has gone and replaced with a more modern site with modern features.  Not sure what mileage I will get from it, but it is still nice to see a change.  Hope you like it!  Not the Batman peel back in the top right hand corner - Schweet!

Windows 8 - Why you should hold off.

Adrian from ZDnet says: With the introduction of Windows 8, Microsoft removed the Start button, the Start menu, and pushed the desktop into the background. Were these changes too much for users who'd spent decades getting used to how Windows worked? Read More...

I say that Windows 8 at first glance runs well, is easy to use if your apps are on the tiles already, and yes, very snappy.  What I don't like is the kludgy fat finger - non precision interface.  Fingers are nice for big blocks and 1st grade pencils, but the mouse pointer is a precision device, not a blob.  I also dislike the way that the most useful settings lack easy paths to the advanced settings.  Windows 8 and yes, even Windows 7, make you dig deep to find advanced settings.  Power users beware.  Advanced settings should be accessible via a one stop shop screen or app/library.  Why all the hunting?

I wonder why the Start Button was pulled from the Windows 8 desktop?  Why couldn't Windows 8 have both the tiles and the Start Button, and why didn't Microsoft allow it's users to choose?  Makes you wonder how they tested the interface, if they did at all.  Remember Windows 95 supposedly went through extensive usability testing?  Windows 8 was tested by 10 programmers who like smart phones. Did they even test on PCs?

Welsh Remodeling Closed for Good - Out of Business - Good Bye!

Welsh Construction Remodeling, LLC
3901 E Monument St Baltimore, MD 21205‎
‪(410) 732-1360‬   welsh49.com

Welsh Remodeling has reportedly gone out of business.  My wife and I dealt with them 5 + or more years back, and the experience was horrible.  The workers did a pretty good job, we had windows done, and siding.  Windows were great - great guys who did a great job, especially on my front window, took special time to do a great job.  Siding guys were lazy, and didn't want to put the porch lights back on, or my house numbers they knocked off.  They would hammer or hit them off the house with force, they said it was my problem - they just do siding.  NO you took them down, get your electrician up here to put them back on.  I ended up doing it myself.  Incompetent!  I had a whole list of issues, and their manager treated me with NO respect.  One of my requests was to have caulk applied to a power cable that went through the siding.  I asked several times, so the manager came a few weeks later and put a HUGE gob of caulk on the spot (3 inches thick).  Just to teach me a lesson.  Well what comes around goes around, sorry the good workers lost their jobs, but Welsh stunk and deserved to go under.  Many customers got work done, and think that it was good, but if you had an issue they didn't make it right, and didn't respect the customer.  It was just a matter of time.  No warranties will be honored now, so lets see over the long haul if they remain happy.  I filed a BBB complaint, but they did nothing, BBB basically worthless too!

2013 Dodge Challenger V6 Electrical Recall

The 2013 Dodge Challenger v6 has a serious recall issued.

Chrysler is recalling 4459 model year 2013 Dodge Challengers with the 3.6-liter V-6 engine for an issue related to a potential short circuit in the wiring harness. The automaker is advising owners to immediately stop driving their vehicles and to contact dealers. Ford is also recalling 196,667 2004-2007 Freestyle and Mercury Monterey minivan models for corrosion at the third-row seat anchor mechanism.


 Read More at Motor Trend

New Toyota Tundra 2014

"Seven years is a long time in the automotive industry -- and, it now seems, the full-size truck market. We've watched Ford introduce twin-turbocharged engines, Ram roll out rear coil springs and active aerodynamic touches, and GM recently completely overhauled both the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Toyota, however, has done virtually nothing to amend its Tundra since it debuted in 2005 -- but that changes with the 2014 Tundra."

See coverage at Automobile Magazine

Arms Victory for 2nd Amendment - No Arms to States that Restrict Citizens!

A growing number of firearm and firearm-related companies have stated they will no longer sell items to states, counties, cities and municipalities that restrict their citizens' rights to own them.

"The Federal Government and several states have enacted gun control laws that restrict the public from owning and possessing certain types of firearms...If a product that we manufacture is not legal for a private citizen to own in a jurisdiction, we will not sell that product to a law-enforcement agency in that jurisdiction."

http://cnsnews.com/blog/gregory-gwyn-williams-jr/firearms-companies-restricting-sales-government-agencies-areas

Listen to what Obama is doing, Ronald Reagan knew!

Want to see how Socialist Obama is simply re-reading the same old nonsense? Ronald Reagan spoke out about the same exact liberal and socialist principles that Obama's plans create. Poverty. This is a long one, but worth watching. Take note how the struggles then are the same struggles today, and how the Socialists are using the same tactics to take your money in Taxes and how they are still trying to throw out the Rule of Law. Be careful, it is happening before our eyes.

State of the Union - The Truth - Allen B. West

Compare the truth against Obama's lies. http://www.pjtv.com/s/GEYTKMBS Higher gas prices. Higher unemployment. Higher debt. Increased tensions in Asia and the Middle East. Colonel Allen B. West thinks the state of our union is failing. Hear why as the former Congressman delivers his response to President Obama's State of the Union address.

Real President, what we really need in the White House!

If we had a leader that thought this way, and more people who agree, our society and world would truly be paradise!

Stop Gun Violence, Mandatory Gun Ownership!

(NaturalNews) The most appropriate response to gun violence in America is to simply mandate that all able bodied, responsible citizens own guns and be formally trained in their proper use. This is the unconventional impetus behind a new movement known as Project Amendment 28, which follows the lead of Switzerland in trying to promote a peaceful, well-balanced society through compulsory gun ownership.

Though it is sure to generate considerable controversy among those with a political or personal aversion to guns, the concept has already been shown to be a success elsewhere. According to Mike Piccione from The Daily Caller, the man behind Project Amendment 28, the U.S. would do well to mimic the model of the European nation of Switzerland, which has long maintained that all civilians should possess firearms, and also happens to have one of the safest and most desirable societies in Europe.

"[The Swiss] love guns so much that their government picks up the tab to ensure that people own them and form militias," writes Piccione, advocating for a similar approach here in the states. "That's right, government funded civilian militias are the foundation of the most peaceful of European countries."

Switzerland is so comfortable with guns, in fact, that some citizens openly stroll the streets with Sig SG 550s, for instance, a powerful and fully-automatic "assault rifle" that would draw considerable attention here in the U.S. And contrary to what the anti-gun lobby would have you believe, this unique policy of open gun ownershiphas not resulted in a society marked by bloodshed and school shootings.

"[Despite the prevalence of guns, the violent-crime rate is low (in Switzerland): government figures show about 0.5 gun homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2010," wrote Helena Bachmann in a recent piece for TIME. "By comparison, the U.S. rate in the same year was about 5 firearm killings per 100,000 people, according to a 2011 U.N. report." America's founders envisioned a similar 'gun culture' in the U.S. What this illustrates, of course, is that guns are not the problem, and that they may actually be the solution. By properly training citizens to use firearms, and then arming them with weapons capable of promoting peace and defending against violence and terrorism, a nation can stand strong and unified. To some, this idea might sound crazy, but it is precisely what the founders envisioned when they penned the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution with specific provisions for a well regulated militia.

"In order to provide for the security of the individual, state and general well-being of the country, all able bodied individuals shall be required to own one modern firearm and a minimum of ten rounds of associated ammunition," suggests Piccione as the possible wording for a potential 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require gun ownership.

"Individuals are required to receive training in marksmanship and operation of firearms... Individuals that are fundamentally opposed to owning a firearm shall be taxed and each year shall register with the government as firearms objectors until age 62 or until proven by a medical doctor to be unable to operate a firearm."

To learn more about Project Amendment 28, visit: http://www.facebook.com/ProjectAmendment28AmendTheConstitution

Arsenio Hall Coming BACK to Late Night!

The Arsenio Hall Show is coming back to TV. Catch a preview here with behind the scenes footage. The show premieres 9-9-13. http://www.cwbaltimore.com/sections/entertainment/arsenio-hall/

LEAP Motion Controller - Gesture Interface

Welcome to the future, this is truly futuristic, using tech from today. One thing I dislike about touch screen computers, I leave prints all over the thing. Smudges, marks, yuck! But with the Motion Controller, you no longer have to touch the screen, but you are still free from the mouse and trackpads. This gesture control interface has alot of promise if it can deliver as advertised.

https://www.leapmotion.com/product

HAIKU - BeOS Freeware Variant

HAIKU is an open source operating system specifically targeting personal computing, it is fast, efficient, simple to use, easy to learn, and yet very powerful system for computer users of all levels. Additionally, Haiku offers something over other open source platforms which is quite unique: The project consists of a single team writing everything from the kernel, drivers, userland services, tool kit, and graphics stack to the included desktop applications and preflets. While numerous open source projects are utilized in Haiku, they are integrated seamlessly. This allows Haiku to achieve a level of consistency that provides many conveniences, and is truly enjoyable to use by both end-users and developers alike.
http://www.haiku-os.org/

Mac - Made in USA - Coming in 2013!

This is big news, and welcome news. It would appear that Apple has decided it is more cost effective, and makes business sense to move some production to USA factories. This is welcome, at a time when economic times are tough. I would be interested in a Mac assembled or made in USA! Right now some Macs are assembled in USA, look for one near you!

http://www.maclife.com/article/news/
tim_cook_confirms_100m_investment_usabased_mac_manufacturing
http://www.apple.com/imac/

Ron Paul Farewell Speech: State of the Union

Thought provoking speech on what is really the state of our union.

How Socialism defeats a Nation and it's People.

Something to consider while voting...

Dodge Challenger Comparisons - SE, RT and SRT8

Thinking about the new Challenger?  Take a look at the quick comparison between the 3 major models available.  The comparisons look at the 2009 model year.

Greatest Country in the World - And Why! Herman Cain

Listen to why America is the Greatest Country in the World, and why.

Retina Display Troubles for Apple

Poor quality again for Apple.  Seems paying exuberant prices doesn't always give you the best.  Thats what happens when you think you know what is best, instead of using tried and true solutions.  Apple should start making all those little chinese kids who make their products, work toward better quality goods.  One of the best reasons to delay buying into cutting edge products.

When Apple launched the new Macbook Pro Retina Display (rMBP), it set a new bar for monitor resolutions. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear to have set it quite high enough — an increasing group of customers are loudly unhappy with unacceptable image retention times and what’s described as burn-in. Those terms imply three different types of display problem. Ghosting is a motion blur effect that occurs when pixel response time isn’t high enough, while burn-in refers to permanent screen damage caused by the long-term display of a static image. Neither term accurately describes what’s happening here.

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/134985-apples-new-retina-display-dogged-by-image-retention-increasingly-unhappy-users

Rep. Kelly's Rousing Floor Speech Receives Standing Ovation and Chants of "USA!"

We need more real American's like Rep. Mike Kelly from PA.  If only more of them would stand up to be heard, we could defeat the Socialists running things today very easily.

Mac Retina Reluctance: Why buy a locked-down laptop? - Extreme Tech

Matthew Murray from Extreme Tech recently wrote regarding the Mac Book Pro laptop:
In other words, for all intents and purposes, you cannot service or upgrade this MacBook Pro yourself. That alone is enough to relegate it to the “festering dung heap” corner of my conscious interest.
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/131129-why-buy-a-locked-down-laptop

Friends Don't Let Friends Vote OBAMA!

Want to know why we are in debt?  This guy says the truth.  Great to have a smart conservative know what he is talking about.  We won't be voting Obama, no matter what.  If a brick runs, the brick gets my vote.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8vmnHMa2Zc&feature=em-subs_digest

Dvorak: Nothing Can be Fixed Anymore

It is about time that someone says this. I was thinking it myself. Leave it to one of my favorite web and magazine technology gurus... Point is that we are indeed becoming sheep. The article speaks of the latest Mac laptop, but this statement is far reaching, and transcend technology!

Dvorak says: I write about this trend every so often and I find it very distressing because of the effect it has on the users of this equipment. It fosters a feeling of helplessness at all levels of daily life. No wonder there is a great and growing dependency on government and institutions; the public has been trained as a permanent dependent.

Take a look at the article for yourself. Another brilliant piece... I wonder, with all the liberal hippie BS that flows from Apple (I use Mac software too) how is it they can justify toss away and wasteful products, such that use soldered and proprietary parts and drives, that can not be replaced in case of failure.  Sorry, I won't be buying the new Macbook anytime soon.

Owl and Pussy Cat Playing

Very cute Owl and Kitty Cat video.

http://www.wimp.com/catowl/

How Las Vegas missed out on Lifesize Enterprise!

In 1992, plans were in the works to create a life-sized Starship Enterprise in downtown Las Vegas. The model ship would have been roughly as long as the Eiffel Tower is tall, and would have contained all the key rooms and areas from the original Star Trek series. Vegas business owners loved the idea, and so did Paramount Licensing. So what went wrong?

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http://io9.com/5900012/how-las-vegas-missed-out-on-a-life+sized-starship-enterprise

Batman Pulled Over For NO Tags!

Imagine the surprise of the Officer who happened to pull over this Crime Fighter! Batman was on the way to the Batcave (via an indirect link by a Hospital to visit sick kids), and the following images ensued. Read More...

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Examining Black Loyalty to Democrats

I stumbled across this great video, which examines the truth of why Blacks vote for Democrats. Blacks used to vote Republican, Martin Luther King Jr and Sr were Republicans. It was strong arm tactics and threats that conditioned Blacks to vote Democrat. Why the loyalty? Information in this video is simply stunning! Listen to understand...

Black Genocide: The Democrats Institutionalized Racism

This strong thinker is trying to warn us of Democratic Party Black Genocide. Awaken before it is too late! This is a must see. Don't discard the Republican platforms, just discard the idiots that water down that platform.

Former NAACP leader accuses Sharpton and Jackson of ‘exploiting’ Trayvon Martin

Former NAACP leader C.L. Bryant is accusing Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton of “exploiting” the Trayvon Martin tragedy to “racially divide this country.”

“His family should be outraged at the fact that they’re using this child as the bait to inflame racial passions,” Rev. C.L. Bryant said in a Monday interview with The Daily Caller.

The conservative black pastor who was once the chapter president of the Garland, Texas NAACP called Jackson and Sharpton “race hustlers” and said they are “acting as though they are buzzards circling the carcass of this young boy.”


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Sheriff Joe is going after Obama

You may recall I asked what if Obama was ineligible to run for President? Sheriff Joe raises some real data that seems to indicate that Obama is not only ineligible, but the truth is being covered up, and lied about by media and many in government. Read more...

John Dvorak asks "What would you do with 60TB?"

Seagate, the hard drive manufacturers, have broken a barrier to create small normal sized hard drives, that have a capacity of 60 Terabytes. I say wow! Congrats, and I want 2 of them! Jon Dvorak asks what would you do with one? I would just slobber over all the free space, then rip my movies so I could see them anytime, disc free, and subscription free. Oh and not have to delete anything. Read more...

The Forgotten Man - Painting of Obama Trampling the Constitution

This is a profound piece of work, one worthy of analysius, and also worthy of praise. Profound political statements are not yet dead in America. Thank God!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KGlBHyVeYU

http://www.mcnaughtonart.com/

What if Obama was ineligible to run for President?

As incredible as this seems, the DC elites may have turned a blind eye for nefarious reasons. You consider the transcript and facts while the site exists. This court case in Georgia could remove him from the ballot in that state!


http://www.thenationalpatriot.com/?p=4138

Mark Levin on ‘Ameritopia:’ ‘We Now Live in a Post-Constitutional Country’

A small portion of the interview with Mark Levin at CNSNews.com:

Well, the latter. And the question for me today is—I talk about this post-constitutional country we are in, and the name of the book is “Ameritopia,” because I believe we live today not in the American republic, you know, founded by our forefathers, we live in an “Ameritopia.” And I’ll give you some examples, as I do in one of the chapters, of the book. Look around in your house. You can’t even decide what light bulb to put in your house or showerhead or toilet. Open your medicine cabinet. Everything in there is regulated. Look at your electronics. Every single electronic device you have has some government stamp of approval. Washing machines, dryers, toasters, the gypsum board that is used to build your home, the roofing tile that is on your house, whether you can actually build a house on a particular piece of property that you own, all of this is regulated and managed by government.

So you have to ask yourself: How did we exist before all this? How did we manage to get along before all this? And I’m just starting. If we take the automobile: Automobiles are now designed in Washington D.C., pretty much. If you look at even the labor market: The labor market is basically a response to all these government laws, labor laws and other laws that are in place. Go down this hallway here to the vending machine. The vending machine is now regulated by the Department of Agriculture and other parts of the government on what can be said and cannot be said about the stuff that’s in the vending machine.

If Ann Coulter Says It, It Is So...

Ann Coulter notes that only 2 candidates for President are good for the future of this nation. If this is so, it is an easy choice. Read on for which one should get your vote in the next election.

http://www.anncoulter.com/columns/2011-12-28.html

A Special Message from Rowdy Roddy Piper!

A very Special Christmas Message from Rowdy Roddy Piper!

Barney Frank - Abject Failure

Barney Frank will be stepping down after this year. Thank goodness! Just watch this video, from 2008 where then President Bush warned Congress of the problems with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Self righteous buffoon Barney Frank objected, and matter of fact saw no issues with either one. Now we know the rest of the story.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMnSp4qEXNM

Herman Cain for President in 2012!

It is about time a candidate for President talk honestly and open and directly to the heart of problems. We would truly be a blessed nation if Cain was able to secure the Office of President. I believe that he could heal the past racism due to our history of slavery, lack of black citizen rights in the 60s, and current economic differences between whites and blacks. What a true American hero, who is ready to stand up and fight for America and American values. God Bless Herman Cain!

Interesting Indictment of Jobs' Actual Performance at Apple

One never wants to trample someone who is deceased, however, I do like TRUTH. I like truth even if it hurts you. Not many people do, and most run and hide from the truth, especially if it condemns them to improper behavior. In this article from Gawker.com, authored by Ryan Tate, we see deep inside the real Apple computer, and we wonder how this kind of behavior and treatment of individuals can be allowed to happen in the first place.

Before he was deposed from Apple the first time around, Jobs already had a reputation internally for acting like a tyrant. Jobs regularly belittled people, swore at them, and pressured them until they reached their breaking point. In the pursuit of greatness he cast aside politeness and empathy. His verbal abuse never stopped.

Jobs had his share of personal shortcomings, too. He has no public record of giving to charity over the years, despite the fact he became wealthy after Apple's 1980 IPO and had accumulated an estimated $7 billion net worth by the time of his death. After closing Apple's philanthropic programs on his return to Apple in 1997, he never reinstated them, despite the company's gusher of profits.

Steve Jobs created many beautiful objects. He made digital devices more elegant and easier to use. He made a lot of money for Apple Inc. after people wrote it off for dead. He will undoubtedly serve as a role model for generations of entrepreneurs and business leaders. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing depends on how honestly his life is appraised.

The truth is always better than fiction! Read on!

http://gawker.com/5847344/what-everyone-is-too-polite-to-say-about-steve-jobs

Steve Jobs RIP

Apple founder Steve Jobs has passed away. Many tributes are going out to him, and no wonder. Steve Jobs is the ultimate American entrepreneur. He is truly a model by which we should all admire. He founded a company with bold ideas, and little money. He worked very hard to climb the ladder, creating products and a company that even in hard times, makes huge profits. He created a company that provides products that an entire industry copies. He did it all his way, regardless of nay sayers. Even while he was very sick, he worked hard, and continued to lead a company that has gotten better, larger, yet more nimble, and at the same time more financially secure. Even though he was loved by liberals, his ideas were hardly even close to liberal idealism. Liberals believe that everyone else owes them something, but Steve Jobs didn't buy that nonsense, he knew you had to reach for what you wanted, work hard, and never say never. He was a true conservative, a real modern American! Steve, thanks for making computing fun, and bringing multimedia to our fingertips.

Liberty Counsel's - Declaration of Independence 2011

Dear Friend,

I just signed Liberty Counsel's "Declaration of Independence 2011. "

I'm encouraging like-minded citizens like you to take a stand
against those elected officials who are complicit in...
the trampling of our liberties,
the undermining of our religious freedoms,
the overt and intentional subversion of our Constitution,
overstepping the boundaries of their law-based authority,
the advancement and promotion of a socialist agenda,
the massive expansion of a federal government through agencies
and czars whose goal is to "fundamentally transform America!"

There is no obligation to participate. Please join me.
Go here to sign:

http://www.grassrootsaction.com/234/petition.asp?PID=32998495&NID=1

Will

Hollywood Flunky Copy Cats = Paramount!

It just came to my attention that Hollywood, namely Paramount Pictures, has decided to remake Footloose. This is the classic movie that stars Kevin Bacon as a city slicker who moves to a small town, to face a sad fact that dancing is illegal. He fights to legalize the dancing, and tries to convince civic leaders why they should side with him. This was a great feel good movie. I left the theater wanted to dance (that says alot for me who has 2 left feet). So Paramount decides to remake the old movie, with new characters and similar if not exact same old story. I ask why? Can't Paramount come up with any new material? Why remake old movies into new movies? I know it is dollars, but this strategy won't last for long. Why not just take the old original movie and re-release it, saving production time and schedules. They could digitize the old movie, clean it up, and re-release it. Just seems silly to me to redo everything. Come on Hollywood come up with some original ideas. You could remake Wizard of OZ (yet again) and use the great special effects from George Lucas.

New Footloose

Old Footloose

Tea Party Under Attack

I just signed a petition standing with the Tea Party against the Left's hostile attacks. The Left has resorted to calling the Tea Party "terrorists" and calling for Tea Party "SOBs" to be "taken out." But in reality the "Tea Party" is you and me -- ordinary Americans who want our liberties restored.

I'm staking a stand to oppose such attacks. Please go here to sign your petition and request your free "I Am The Tea Party" key ring tag:

http://www.grassfire.com/169/petition.asp?PID=32942153&NID=1

Will Wagner

Footage from Tsunami in Japan - March 11 2011

This footage is somehwat scary, and so you need to be warned that this could spark fear or anxiety. On the other hand, it is a documented record of what happened after the earthquake in Japan, and interesting to view in the safety of ones home.

Yu Muroga was doing his job making deliveries when the 11 March 2011 earthquake hit in Japan. Unaware, like many people in the area, of how far inland the Tsunami would travel, he continued to drive and do his job. The HD camera mounted on his dashboard captured not only the earthquake, but also the moment he and several other drivers were suddenly engulfed in the Tsunami. He escaped from the vehicle seconds before it was crushed by other debris and sunk underwater. His car and the camera have only recently been recovered by the police. The camera was heavily damaged but a video expert was able to retrieve this footage.

http://www.flixxy.com/japanese-tsunami-viewed-from-a-car.htm

Shawn Michaels - Pro Wrestling Legend - Interview

WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels was in New York City last week making the media rounds to promote a new line of hunting-related video games. Michaels made a stop by the studio of hip hop news radio station Hot 97 and did a sit-down interview with Peter Rosenberg.


http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/Shawn_Michaes_Talks_Retirement_Vince_Flair_Owen_More_Videos.html

Times Atlas of the World Caught in Global Warming Lie!

Recent satellite images of Greenland make it clear that there are in fact still numerous glaciers and permanent ice cover where the new Times Atlas shows ice-free conditions and the emergence of new lands,' they say in a letter that has been sent to the Times. Others have pointed out that if 15 percent of Greenland ice cover had been lost, then sea levels would have risen by 1 meter.

http://science.slashdot.org/story/11/09/19/1847255/Atlas-Takes-Heat-For-Melting-Glacier-Claim

George Carlin on Saving the Planet

I have to agree, Carlin had it correct, we need more clear thinkers like this man was. We can not save or destroy the planet! The planet is just fine. A must see...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eScDfYzMEEw

Batman Arkham Asylum for Mac - Oct 18, 2011

Feral Interactive will be releasing Batman Arkham Asylum for the Mac on October 18th. I have played the PC demo, graphics are fantastic, as well as the gameplay. I am greatly looking forward to this title for the Mac, and you can pre-order today by going to their site.

https://www.feralinteractive.com/?game=bmaa

Ram Express on Gearz!

Stacey David knows value when he sees it. On this episode of Gearz he notes how expensive sports cars are today, and how cheap a 2 door Ram Express with a Hemi really is. Smart man!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZu1QOuaUHs

IRS and Tax Return

The IRS sent back my tax return. Seems as though I answered one of the questions wrong.

In answer to the question, 'Do you have any dependents?',

I listed:

12 million illegal immigrants, 10 million crack heads, 20 million unemployed bastards too lazy to work, 140,000 people in 133 penal establishments, 2 million leftovers from Katrina, half of Mexico, all of the Senate, and most of the House of Representatives.

Apparently, this wasn't an acceptable answer.

Apple Sues Samsung - Blocks Galaxy Tab

So if Apple is suing, it goes to help support the idea that this is their main competition, and probably as good or better than the iPad. It would be worth a look when shopping for a tablet PC.

New Toyota Tacoma for 2012

Looks like while some major players are bowing out of the mid size truck market, Toyota has upped the stakes. This newly redesigned Tacoma is an eye catcher, with some major mods to the front end and interior. I really like the changes, and would definitely consider this one. Toyota vehicles have always seemed very ugly to my tastes, but not this time. I am hoping that the cab is roomy and the power train has more of the first word, power!

New Mac eBay Application

I used to use Turbo Lister on the PC many years ago, so this app is a welcome site, and testament to the fact the Mac has grown in support and in user community numbers. Check it out at the iTune link below:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ebay/id447401799?mt=12