08 Thursday Jan 2015
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Hate snow? My city’s local website found a bunch of pictures of people making the best of it:
05 Monday Jan 2015
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Well, time for a general update. I am planning on getting the next book, Fire Within, published this year (the sooner the better!) Edits are underway, and I’m hoping this book will take far less time than the last.
That being said, it’s already looking like this year is going to bring a lot of life changes for me. Some changes will be good, many are unknown, and some are less desirable. Writing, working, and playing all need to be balanced for life to go on in a sustainable fashion. Such is true for all of us, and as much as I wish things were a little more stable, I know I’m still incredibly blessed. In the meantime, it’s back to hunting for that day job to pay the bills until my writing pays off.
Now, I’ve never been one much for New Year’s Resolutions. Not officially, anyways. Life is a constant journey towards self-betterment, and although the reminder (in the form of the new year) is nice, the whole thing has become a little too cliche for me. I have my goals and I work towards them. I don’t need a formal list.
But what about you, dear readers? Do you do resolutions? I know some people really like them! Any big changes coming for you? Share in the comments!
01 Thursday Jan 2015
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Just stopping by to say: I hope you have a wonderful new year! Happy New Year!
29 Monday Dec 2014
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Electric Eels Remotely Control the Movements of Their Prey
DARPA Has Created Self-Guided, Mid-Flight Changing Bullets
Today, in creepy science news, we have electric eels and the latest from DARPA. Turns humans aren’t so clever for creating remote-controlled stuff.
(Some people are less creepy about it. DARPA’s new stuff is at least as unnerving as this. Keep reading.)
Electric eels, it turns out, can create electric currents to locate and then immobilize prey. It goes like this: the eel swims along, looking for food. Every so often it sends out a little pulse. When the pulse hits a fish all silent and hiding, the fish involuntarily jerks. The eels senses the movement. Before the fish can escape, the eel sends out a bigger jolt that freezes the fish’s muscles so it can’t swim away.
I can think of some uses for an ability like that… mostly the second one. Check out the link at the top for more details and a cool video.
In more human news, DARPA has finally created target-seeking bullets. These bullets can literally change direction mid-flight to adjust its course and hit its target. Not intimidating at all. For all the paranoid folk out there: you can no longer count on inclement conditions or long distances to keep you safe from sniper bullets. These bullets will find you. They will find you.
Ahem.
So hope you all had a wonderful holiday season, without to much stress and at least one cool present.
So what do you think is creepier? Natures version or ours? Or are you super awesome and know about these things already?
25 Thursday Dec 2014
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I’m taking a moment to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I’m so thankful for everyone who has supported me in my infancy of authorship. Whether you bought my book or shared a link, it all helps, and I want you to know that I appreciate it. I’m thankful for every word of encouragement and friendly word. I’m proud of my accomplishment, and every person who has helped and supported me should be proud too.
This holiday season, take a moment to relax, look back and appreciate what the season brings. As we near the end of the year, reflect on all the good things. Listen to your favorite music (seasonal or otherwise), pause and gaze at the friendly glow of Christmas lights, and give someone you love a hug.
I hope everyone is safe and warm this Christmas, and above all else, loved.
Merry Christmas.
22 Monday Dec 2014
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Merry Christmas!
And now, proof that the Grinch was a cat:
This cat REALLY hates this singing reindeer.
18 Thursday Dec 2014
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A cute seasonal Budweiser ad. I love the Clydesdales. And I do have a soft spot for advertising that’s actually good.
15 Monday Dec 2014
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What is Christmas to me?
There seems to be a strange amount of conflict surrounding Christmas these days. Every is stressed and angry about money or religion or any number of things. These are legitimate things, but I do wish there were less of it.
I love Christmas. I love the decorations (especially the lights), I love wrapping gifts, and picking out the best presents I can for those I love. I love giving people something that they want or need or love. And yes, I do love getting presents too, but that’s not a big part of Christmas to me. I love the food! The seasonal treats and big dinners both. I love that family and friends come together a little bit more often around Christmas than the rest of the year. I love the music. Those songs that we’re only “allowed” to play during this one season, that are beloved for one reason or another. The fun ones and the serious ones. The ones that evoke emotions of joy or worship or, yes, even sadness.
Why concentrate on how we hate the commercialism and the pressure and the obnoxious songs that we can’t seem to escape? We can let those things make us miserable, or we can instead focus on those things we love. Think about the acts of kindness. Think about how, regardless of religion, the season tries to inspire us to be better.
Did I mention I love wrapping presents? I love ribbon. Seriously, whoever invented ribbon was a genius. My cat agrees with me.
What do you love about Christmas?
11 Thursday Dec 2014
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Just some guys having some fun with archery trick shots:
08 Monday Dec 2014
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