Close my eyes. Clench my teeth. And slowly shake my head.
I do this every time I hear this speech.
There is and will never be another person like Robert Kennedy. You do not have to watch the video--just listen. Please listen.
February 21, 2008
January 16, 2008
“Believe nothing of what you hear and only half of what you see.”
Being users of Blogger, some of you probably already use Google News. Indeed, it is a very useful tool. But, what I consider its best feature is its ability to let experts comment on issues presented in stories. It still has its flaws. Apparently, bloggers can be experts on anything they wish. Yet, stories do receive comments from credible doctors, attorneys, professors, policy makers, and other experts. As always, “Believe nothing of what you hear and only half of what you see.” Interested on what policy organizations recommend the government do to get the economy out of its suspected slump. See what Robert Greenstein, executive director of the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities has to say.
The Four Pieces of Effective Fiscal Stimulus
How about living the real life “Day After Tomorrow?” See what Dan Bloom, director of Polar Cities Research Institute said.
Polar Cities in the Future
How about a needed (in my opinion) change in the NCAA postseason football system. See what the NCAA president says.
NCAA President Myles Brand Statement on Postseason Football
The Four Pieces of Effective Fiscal Stimulus
How about living the real life “Day After Tomorrow?” See what Dan Bloom, director of Polar Cities Research Institute said.
Polar Cities in the Future
How about a needed (in my opinion) change in the NCAA postseason football system. See what the NCAA president says.
NCAA President Myles Brand Statement on Postseason Football
December 26, 2007
"Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated."
I didn’t realize it’s been this long since I’ve updated. Time has certainly flew these past few weeks. Anyway, I found something you might enjoy–my obituary. Obviously not my real obituary, but a 100 percent factious one. It was a written assignment given to me during my very first journalism class. And, apparently, I did a good job describing my life and death. I must be a good story teller. I got a A. Enjoy! 
Hero F-16 fight pilot G.A. Mendoza, 35, died Wednesday from injuries suffered in an auto accident near his Hawaii beach home.
The California native was killed on impact as another vehicle crossed into his path, Police Commander Sergio Diaz said. "It seems he was speeding. He was just going to fast. He had no time to react."
The driver of the other vehicle also suffered injuries, but is expected to survive, Diaz added.
Lured buy the Navy's speedy F-16, Mendoza enlisted in the Navy at 18. "The one thing about him," father Daniel Mendoza said, "he loved speed. He said the Navy was the only place he could fly something fast enough for him."
Within two years, he as acknowledge as a talented pilot. While stationed in Iraq, Mendoza received fame for intercepting an incoming raid by Iran during a routing practice mission. Outnumbered and faced with superior firepower, he proceeded to shoot down 24 enemy planes before returning back to base unharmed.
"He never understood what the big deal was," Longtime friend Jeremiah Lechon said. "He always just thought he was doing his job."
Mendoza was born March 3, 1984 in Los Angeles, Calif., the son of Daniel and Lupe Mendoza. he grew up in Bellflower, Calif.
By the age of 7 he began taking automotive magazine to school and reading them during class time. Childhood friend Joe Herrera recalls Mendoza being named "Mr. Crankshaft."
"He loved cars." Daniel Mendoza said. "If they were low, loud, or especially fast he loved it."
As a teenager he attended Bellflower High School were he played baseball and football. It was here that teachers saw potential in him. "His writing and reading skills were excellent," his high school teacher Karen Johnston said. "I remember asking him if his parents were teachers because I was so impressed.
Mendoza graduated from Bellflower High School in 2002. On month later he joined the Navy. After being honorably discharged from the Navy in 2011, Mendoza attended Cal State Long Beach, where he met his future wife.
Upon graduation in 2016, he went to work as a staff editor for Hot Rod Magazine. It was his dream job, Lechon said.
Daniel Mendoza recalled Mendoza saying, "Were else can I hangout with industry legends, drive prototype cars and get paid for it?" Around the office Mendoza was always polite and respectful, and willing got help others, Lechon said. "Helping people not only makes the one being helped feel good, but it also makes me feel good, " Lechon recalled Mendoza saying.
He eventually worked his way to editor-in-chief of Hot Rod Magazine. A this position he was able to influence trends and introduce alternative forms of power, colleague Sam Lawson said.
"He always saw gasoline price and availability as a limiting factor for the growth of the industry." Lawson said. "He thought the use of other fuels such as bio-diesel, propane, and hydrogen was the only way to keep the industry growing."
In addition to his parents, his wife, daughter, son, and two brothers survive G.A. Mendoza. The funeral will be at noon at St. Anthony's Catholic church in Falls Church, Virginia. The burial will be in Longden Cemetery, Virginia.
The following story is
fictional and does not depict
any actual person or event.
--Law and Order
fictional and does not depict
any actual person or event.
--Law and Order
Hero F-16 fight pilot G.A. Mendoza, 35, died Wednesday from injuries suffered in an auto accident near his Hawaii beach home.The California native was killed on impact as another vehicle crossed into his path, Police Commander Sergio Diaz said. "It seems he was speeding. He was just going to fast. He had no time to react."
The driver of the other vehicle also suffered injuries, but is expected to survive, Diaz added.
Lured buy the Navy's speedy F-16, Mendoza enlisted in the Navy at 18. "The one thing about him," father Daniel Mendoza said, "he loved speed. He said the Navy was the only place he could fly something fast enough for him."
Within two years, he as acknowledge as a talented pilot. While stationed in Iraq, Mendoza received fame for intercepting an incoming raid by Iran during a routing practice mission. Outnumbered and faced with superior firepower, he proceeded to shoot down 24 enemy planes before returning back to base unharmed.
"He never understood what the big deal was," Longtime friend Jeremiah Lechon said. "He always just thought he was doing his job."
Mendoza was born March 3, 1984 in Los Angeles, Calif., the son of Daniel and Lupe Mendoza. he grew up in Bellflower, Calif.
By the age of 7 he began taking automotive magazine to school and reading them during class time. Childhood friend Joe Herrera recalls Mendoza being named "Mr. Crankshaft."
"He loved cars." Daniel Mendoza said. "If they were low, loud, or especially fast he loved it."
As a teenager he attended Bellflower High School were he played baseball and football. It was here that teachers saw potential in him. "His writing and reading skills were excellent," his high school teacher Karen Johnston said. "I remember asking him if his parents were teachers because I was so impressed.
Mendoza graduated from Bellflower High School in 2002. On month later he joined the Navy. After being honorably discharged from the Navy in 2011, Mendoza attended Cal State Long Beach, where he met his future wife.
Upon graduation in 2016, he went to work as a staff editor for Hot Rod Magazine. It was his dream job, Lechon said.
Daniel Mendoza recalled Mendoza saying, "Were else can I hangout with industry legends, drive prototype cars and get paid for it?" Around the office Mendoza was always polite and respectful, and willing got help others, Lechon said. "Helping people not only makes the one being helped feel good, but it also makes me feel good, " Lechon recalled Mendoza saying.
He eventually worked his way to editor-in-chief of Hot Rod Magazine. A this position he was able to influence trends and introduce alternative forms of power, colleague Sam Lawson said.
"He always saw gasoline price and availability as a limiting factor for the growth of the industry." Lawson said. "He thought the use of other fuels such as bio-diesel, propane, and hydrogen was the only way to keep the industry growing."
In addition to his parents, his wife, daughter, son, and two brothers survive G.A. Mendoza. The funeral will be at noon at St. Anthony's Catholic church in Falls Church, Virginia. The burial will be in Longden Cemetery, Virginia.
November 5, 2007
Dogs 1, Cats 0
I've never trusted cats. Too independent and lackadaisical they are. They walk around, look at you, and say to themselves, "Ha, you know I can take you out when every I want to—I know were you sleep."
Recently, one of those sneaky son-of-a-guns was caught red handed. A pesky feline know as "Princess" attempted to kill her family in their Greenville, Maine home.
Fortunately the family was saved by their dog Thumper.
Attempting to burn his family in their home, "Princess" knocked over a kerosene lamp. But Thumper quickly jumped to action.
Thumper dragged his owner out of bed just in time for his family to safely escape. "Princess" refused to comment. In fact, she picked up her tale, and walked away.
Don't believe me?
Read about it here: Dog saves family from blaze started by cat
http://www.worth1000.com/cache/contest/contestcache.asp?contest_id=16091
October 17, 2007
Slang: I am falling behind
I must be getting old. All these new words kids are using nowadays, and I have no clue when they mean. I still use slang words. I use "down" when I ask someone if they agree with me. “Don't trip" is used to tell someone not to get upset. “Late" and "peace" means goodbye. Of course I use the common ones such as "cool" and "bad." The Boston Globe did a story on the current nature of slang. With it came a list of some current slang, most of which I’ve never heard of. I'll admit, some of them are quite funny, and even I am thinking about using them in daily conversations.
What they're talking about
A sampler of modern slang
The bunk (disgust): busted, ama weak, bogus, dirt, janky, vile, grody, rank, vomit.
The gnar (amazement): sick, ill, tight, nasty, beastly, dank, buttah, pimp, fierce, fresh, all gravity, gravy, all raw, sizzlin', crackin', off the heezy, out the frame, savage.
Money: cabbage, chalupas, cheddar, Gouda, paper, Kraft singles (for dollar bills).
100m hottie: Someone who looks good from afar, but fuzzy up close.
Agnorant: Someone both arrogant and ignorant.
Anchor: To wait.
Bluetool: Someone always wearing a Bluetooth, even when they're not on the phone.
Break your crayons: To upset someone.
Buster: A fake or phony person.
Check your vitals: To do a sweep of e-mail and other essential websites.
Butterfaith: A girl who is attractive by all accounts, except for her devout religiousness.
Dandruff: One who makes plans but often ditches them.
Earjacking: Eavesdropping.
Errorist: Someone who always makes mistakes.
Flossin': Showing off.
Going federal: Making it, usually in reference to rap stardom.
Marinating: Hanging out.
Multislacking: Slacking at a series of things all at once.
Nonpology: An insincere apology.
Noob: An unintelligent person.
Pay out: To dis someone.
Presidential tint: Cars with exceedingly tinted windows.
Remail: Following up on e-mails that have gone unanswered.
Subwoofing: Sitting in your car and blasting your stereo system to show off.
Swiffin: Making up stories.
Work hot: A person who may or may not be attractive, but is the best-looking person at your workplace.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/10/04/talk_amongst_yourselves/?p1=email_to_a_friend
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2007/10/04/what_theyre_talking_about/
October 9, 2007
The future of televison
This should be the future of television. The New York Times put together a project that is phenomenal. They transcribed the Sept. 26 democratic debate. Not only it is transcribed, but the words are in sync with video....wait, let me just make a list.
- click on topics such as gay rights and illegal immigration and you are automatically forwarded to those topics of discussion.
- Word counts - see which democratic candidate said the most words
- Speaking time - see which candidate took up the most time speaking
- Word or phrase search - enter a word or phrase and see which candidate said the word, how many times they used it, and how they used it.
UPDATE: The republican debate has been added. Same idea, different people.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/09/27/us/politics/20070927_DEBATE_GRAPHIC.html#video
http://www.nytimes.com/
http://www.tivo.com/
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2007/10/08/us/politics/20071008_DEBATE_GRAPHIC.html#video
October 1, 2007
Now taking applications!
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a police officer, a veterinarian, a marine biologist, then a millionaire (I eventually found out that you can't take classes for that). Recently, a new position has opened that made me think twice about my current career choice. I guess with all the bad press NASA has gotten recently, they decided to have some sort of astronaut tryout.
NASA ASTRONAUT APPLICATION
It can't be that bad. Sitting on a giant bomb, being able to pee in space, and eating foods out of tubes is a once in lifetime opportunity. I'm sure the benefits are good too.
USA Jobs
http://www.astro.uva.nl/exhibition/pictures/mooie_gifjes/mooie.map
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