thanks matt. that needed to happen. i wish it wasnt under these circumstances, but God will do what he has to do. much love brother. we will rebuild this bridge. here is what God spoke to me right afterwards:
Romans 8
Life Through the Spirit
1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in sinful man,[d] 4in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because hem food.
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There is a good reason these unlawful combatants are being confined. They are evil and dangerous individuals. Yet these thugs are treated with an amazing degree of compassion: They are given ice cream treats and recreational time. They live in clean facilities, and receive a full Muslim religious package of Koran, prayer rug, beads, and prayer oils. An arrow in every cell points to Mecca. The call to prayer is played five times daily. They are not abused, hanged, tortured, beheaded, raped, mutilated, or in any way treated the way that they once treated their own captives – or now treat their guards.
You are right to worry about inhumane treatment taking place at GITMO. But your concern should be for the dedicated, well-trained, highly professional American men and women who are subjected to a daily barrage of feces, urine, semen, and spit hurled at them along with vile invective as they implement a humane, enlightened system of confinement on men who want nothing more than to kill Americans. These quiet professional Americans, who live under the motto “Honor Bound for Defense of Freedom,” deserve our utmost respect and concern. Shame on anyone who slanders or disrespects them for short-term and short-sighted political advantage.
“Honor Bound for Defense of Freedom,” deserve our utmost respect and concern. Shame on anyone who slanders or disrespects them for short-term and short-sighted political advantage.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
thanks matt. that needed to happen. i wish it wasnt under these circumstances, but God will do what he has to do. much love brother. we will rebuild this bridge. here is what God spoke to me right afterwards:
Romans 8
Life Through the Spirit
1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in sinful man,[d] 4in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.
12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[g] And by him we cry, "Abba,[h] Father." 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Future Glory
18I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21that[i] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? 25But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
More Than Conquerors
28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,[j] who[k] have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
31What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written:
"For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."[l] 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[m] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
i have read it so many times, but it means so much more now. i may have to reconsider the previous post...
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
Romans 8
Life Through the Spirit
1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in sinful man,[d] 4in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.
12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[g] And by him we cry, "Abba,[h] Father." 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Future Glory
18I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21that[i] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? 25But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
More Than Conquerors
28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,[j] who[k] have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
31What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written:
"For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."[l] 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[m] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
i have read it so many times, but it means so much more now. i may have to reconsider the previous post...
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
Monday, June 27, 2005
i cant believe you did it again. you ripped apart a friendship, left relations lying in the mud, drowning and hoping for reconciliation. you ruined more lives. you broke more hearts. you had it your way. you are still in control. the way you want it.
no matter how many lives and hearts are left broken in the wake of your actions.
i despise you. i cant believe you would do this. all emotions and feelings are gone and buried and rotten. you bitch.
no matter how many lives and hearts are left broken in the wake of your actions.
i despise you. i cant believe you would do this. all emotions and feelings are gone and buried and rotten. you bitch.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
once again i have had the joy and privilege to spend time with Canaan Smith here in Williamsburg. He is an amazing guy and strong man of God, but on top of that he is an incredible musician. He has so much talent. i am just lucky to know him and to be able to share that with my friends. Canaan is going to be in Williamsburg till the middle of July. He played at Paul's last night, will be playing at Aromas tonight and the next couple thursdays. there will be other small shows around town so that he can get some exposure and hopefully make a little money to support himself in school this coming year down in Nashville.
most of you know that i dont like country music. ok that is an understatement. i never listen to country unless i have no other choice. but Canaan is different. he has smart, powerful lyrics, great music and a beautiful voice. he fits the country singer/songwriter profile perfectly and his music is great. after the show at Paul's i asked him to come hang out for a little bit and meet some of my friends. as they were just finishing up their power hour, accompanied by the famous DVD, Canaan, matt and i walk in to hang out. Canaan introduced himself and told them about the concert tonight at Aromas. then he played two songs off of his demo CD. of course matt and i knew them, but everyone else, even the most cynical and picky in the group, as well as two black guys who never listen to country, they all loved it. two girls bought CDs and a couple of them are coming to the concert tonight. it was a great night. i continue to pray for Canaan and his ministry and talent so that God can use him and these gifts he has. tonight will be great. please check out his music. it is country, but like i said, i dont ever listen to country and i love his stuff. it is really good. seriously.
go to the website. www.canaansmith.com
on that note, i will wait for KJ to arrive so that we can hang out and wait for the concert and then for the arrival of Benji-shwaw as we are heading to VABeach tonight. it should be fun.
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
most of you know that i dont like country music. ok that is an understatement. i never listen to country unless i have no other choice. but Canaan is different. he has smart, powerful lyrics, great music and a beautiful voice. he fits the country singer/songwriter profile perfectly and his music is great. after the show at Paul's i asked him to come hang out for a little bit and meet some of my friends. as they were just finishing up their power hour, accompanied by the famous DVD, Canaan, matt and i walk in to hang out. Canaan introduced himself and told them about the concert tonight at Aromas. then he played two songs off of his demo CD. of course matt and i knew them, but everyone else, even the most cynical and picky in the group, as well as two black guys who never listen to country, they all loved it. two girls bought CDs and a couple of them are coming to the concert tonight. it was a great night. i continue to pray for Canaan and his ministry and talent so that God can use him and these gifts he has. tonight will be great. please check out his music. it is country, but like i said, i dont ever listen to country and i love his stuff. it is really good. seriously.
go to the website. www.canaansmith.com
on that note, i will wait for KJ to arrive so that we can hang out and wait for the concert and then for the arrival of Benji-shwaw as we are heading to VABeach tonight. it should be fun.
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Monday, June 20, 2005
it is finished. the deadline was reached. the herculean task complete. iTunes and iPod iSync-ed and ready for the remainder of the summer, long drives, flowing hair growing blonder every mile. there is a reason for the creation of the "top-down driving mix" and there is an obvious reason why those songs are almost identical to the "Favorite songs" playlist. there is little like having the top down, sun shining, and great music playing.
in other news, apparently i am not the only one who likes Monty Python. yes that is right, i amd talking about those cooky, weirdo Brits who talk about the Ministry of Silly Walks, Hungarian Fish Slap Dancing, and dead parrots. but Eric Idle, one of the incredibly funny original Pythons, who has been responsible for most of the songs and singing done in Monty Python movies and TV appearences, has done a wonderful job adapting the story of the Search for the Holy Grail into a musical. yes. a musical. a Broadway musical called Monty Python's Spamalot. no just that, a pretty damn good one. yes that is right. 14 nominations for Tony Awards. wow. ever since i heard about this production months ago i have been wanting to see it, but with such an uncertain summer schedule and high ticket prices, let alone sold out shows, it just didnt happen. now that it has won the Tony Award for Best Musical, i am sure it will be impossible to see it. but still. congratulations to Eric Idle and all of the Pythons, including Graham Chapman, God rest his soul, who were there to support Eric on opening night. it is a splendid show from all i have seen and heard. i only hope i can see it sometime. see, Monty Python isnt just for those who like stupid British humor....
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
in other news, apparently i am not the only one who likes Monty Python. yes that is right, i amd talking about those cooky, weirdo Brits who talk about the Ministry of Silly Walks, Hungarian Fish Slap Dancing, and dead parrots. but Eric Idle, one of the incredibly funny original Pythons, who has been responsible for most of the songs and singing done in Monty Python movies and TV appearences, has done a wonderful job adapting the story of the Search for the Holy Grail into a musical. yes. a musical. a Broadway musical called Monty Python's Spamalot. no just that, a pretty damn good one. yes that is right. 14 nominations for Tony Awards. wow. ever since i heard about this production months ago i have been wanting to see it, but with such an uncertain summer schedule and high ticket prices, let alone sold out shows, it just didnt happen. now that it has won the Tony Award for Best Musical, i am sure it will be impossible to see it. but still. congratulations to Eric Idle and all of the Pythons, including Graham Chapman, God rest his soul, who were there to support Eric on opening night. it is a splendid show from all i have seen and heard. i only hope i can see it sometime. see, Monty Python isnt just for those who like stupid British humor....
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Band of the week, nay, YEAR: Marah....
they have been around for a while but well under my radar. thankfully Karla Petty consistently and persistently forced them upon me until i had to listen to them for real. it took me a while to get into their "style" of rock, but based on last night, all i would have had to do was go to one of their shows. it is like the ray of light descending from heaven as the clouds part to reveal the location of the Holy Grail. It was one of the best concerts i have ever been to in my life. I am still soaking it up, and soaking the blood that oozed from my ears. ok so that isnt true, but it was loud. i loved every second of it. it was rock. REAL rock. they had passion, they had fun, and they were really good. REALLY good. listening to the albums is one thing, going to the show opens your eyes to who they really are and where they are coming from. what a freaking awesome band.
from the cordless mic allowing Serge to walk out into the crowd and lie down on the floor in the middle of a song to the case of Bud Light consumed by the band on stage as they were playing to the dozen cigarettes smoked while playing (cause they are rock stars and know it and can do whatever the hell they want) to the switching instruments, the sick drumming in the back. it was a rocking show. hard, raw, sweet and delicious rock music.
Bulletin: Rock is back. True rock. Good rock. and Marah is the Grand Marshall of the inaugural parade.
they are for real. buy their music. go to a show. the kids from Philly rocked my face off. and i love it.
here is their site
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
they have been around for a while but well under my radar. thankfully Karla Petty consistently and persistently forced them upon me until i had to listen to them for real. it took me a while to get into their "style" of rock, but based on last night, all i would have had to do was go to one of their shows. it is like the ray of light descending from heaven as the clouds part to reveal the location of the Holy Grail. It was one of the best concerts i have ever been to in my life. I am still soaking it up, and soaking the blood that oozed from my ears. ok so that isnt true, but it was loud. i loved every second of it. it was rock. REAL rock. they had passion, they had fun, and they were really good. REALLY good. listening to the albums is one thing, going to the show opens your eyes to who they really are and where they are coming from. what a freaking awesome band.
from the cordless mic allowing Serge to walk out into the crowd and lie down on the floor in the middle of a song to the case of Bud Light consumed by the band on stage as they were playing to the dozen cigarettes smoked while playing (cause they are rock stars and know it and can do whatever the hell they want) to the switching instruments, the sick drumming in the back. it was a rocking show. hard, raw, sweet and delicious rock music.
Bulletin: Rock is back. True rock. Good rock. and Marah is the Grand Marshall of the inaugural parade.
they are for real. buy their music. go to a show. the kids from Philly rocked my face off. and i love it.
here is their site
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
for Karla, because i know she will appreciate it on multiple levels:
No shame in my game just par for the path
I try to hone my craft because at hands the task
But I find I'm not playing with a full deck
I'm up to my neck like Toulouse Lautrec
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
No shame in my game just par for the path
I try to hone my craft because at hands the task
But I find I'm not playing with a full deck
I'm up to my neck like Toulouse Lautrec
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
i am in the process of re-formatting my entire music library on iTunes and my iPod. this is quite an undertaking and is going to take a long time. i have finished all the formatting, now i just have to redo all my playlists, which are messed up now. this will take a while.
going to the DC United game tonight. that will be a lot of fun. it has been a while since i have gone to one of those games. unfortunately, because of the US U20 international tournament going on right now, i dont believe that Freddy Adu will be at the game tonight. that is unfortunate and is a little disappointing because watching him play is a lot of fun. its ok, we will still have a good time, and there are friends from Williamsburg coming up to see the game too.
i am not yet prepared to release my opinions regarding the Michael Jackson verdict, but i am sure that the tirade and/or response will not remain suppressed for very long.
in other news, my final last-ditch effort to heal my shoulder injury which has been plaguing me since February of this year, and is linked to an injury that occurred two years ago, has lead me to see Dr Nancy Shaw. she practices myofacial muscular treatment. this involves the use of pressure points and pain patters in the muscle groups to release tension in my shoulder. she says that three of the four rotator cuff muscles in my shoulder are jammed or damaged and have now been taught to operate in the wrong way. they now have muscle memory for motion that was done to protect areas that had been hurt, so now it hurts alot to move it in ways that oppose that muscle memory. so her treatments involve hardcore massage and pressure with her elbow deep into my muscles to try to loosen them up. i also have to do a lot of stretching to try to free up the restraint in my shoulder. long story short, this is a very painful type of treatment, but i am convinced and try to believe that some pain now will allow me to use my arm and shoulder again and be free from persistent pain. so we will see. once this is done i wont have to be travelling up and down I-95 multiple times in one week either. sigh. oh well.
off to take care of the dog...
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
going to the DC United game tonight. that will be a lot of fun. it has been a while since i have gone to one of those games. unfortunately, because of the US U20 international tournament going on right now, i dont believe that Freddy Adu will be at the game tonight. that is unfortunate and is a little disappointing because watching him play is a lot of fun. its ok, we will still have a good time, and there are friends from Williamsburg coming up to see the game too.
i am not yet prepared to release my opinions regarding the Michael Jackson verdict, but i am sure that the tirade and/or response will not remain suppressed for very long.
in other news, my final last-ditch effort to heal my shoulder injury which has been plaguing me since February of this year, and is linked to an injury that occurred two years ago, has lead me to see Dr Nancy Shaw. she practices myofacial muscular treatment. this involves the use of pressure points and pain patters in the muscle groups to release tension in my shoulder. she says that three of the four rotator cuff muscles in my shoulder are jammed or damaged and have now been taught to operate in the wrong way. they now have muscle memory for motion that was done to protect areas that had been hurt, so now it hurts alot to move it in ways that oppose that muscle memory. so her treatments involve hardcore massage and pressure with her elbow deep into my muscles to try to loosen them up. i also have to do a lot of stretching to try to free up the restraint in my shoulder. long story short, this is a very painful type of treatment, but i am convinced and try to believe that some pain now will allow me to use my arm and shoulder again and be free from persistent pain. so we will see. once this is done i wont have to be travelling up and down I-95 multiple times in one week either. sigh. oh well.
off to take care of the dog...
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
Monday, June 13, 2005
the wonderful drinking game, dare i say sport, of FlipStick, invented in a stroke of genius in Acapulco, Mexico by myself, has begun to spread and gain popularity across the country.
first it caught on in Mexico. the raging wildfire that swept across the prairie of fun, competitive drinking games. a world that had been yearning for innovation and creativity for a long time. From there, the FlipStick phenomenon had a brief debut in Williamsburg, VA. it was like a test screening of the next great Spielberg film. a brief preview before it hits the mainstream. Then the game was taken to the Dispensing Company in Lancaster, PA where many friends and acquaintences discovered the joy and excitement of playing this great game, with altered rules for the special situation, that modification called Speed FlipStick. Stories and reports of the game spread quickly, more amd more people wishing to play. Yet it was not until last night that it was completely released to the public at the Green Leafe's mug night in Williamsburg. A wide range of friends and strangers packed around the circular table and joined in the wonderful competition and revelry. Beer was drunk, laughs were had, and a general sense of enjoyment and fun filled the bar because of this exciting game. it attracted the attention of many of the other customers, wishing that they could play as well. multiple times during the course of the matches it was expressed that this is an amazing game or the best drinking game ever invented. I will whole-heartedly agree. As the game gains more popularity, i will post the official rules online, defined by myself of course, in order to further expedite the distribution of this great drinking game. Until then, you will just have to come play a round with me some time in order to learn about it.
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
first it caught on in Mexico. the raging wildfire that swept across the prairie of fun, competitive drinking games. a world that had been yearning for innovation and creativity for a long time. From there, the FlipStick phenomenon had a brief debut in Williamsburg, VA. it was like a test screening of the next great Spielberg film. a brief preview before it hits the mainstream. Then the game was taken to the Dispensing Company in Lancaster, PA where many friends and acquaintences discovered the joy and excitement of playing this great game, with altered rules for the special situation, that modification called Speed FlipStick. Stories and reports of the game spread quickly, more amd more people wishing to play. Yet it was not until last night that it was completely released to the public at the Green Leafe's mug night in Williamsburg. A wide range of friends and strangers packed around the circular table and joined in the wonderful competition and revelry. Beer was drunk, laughs were had, and a general sense of enjoyment and fun filled the bar because of this exciting game. it attracted the attention of many of the other customers, wishing that they could play as well. multiple times during the course of the matches it was expressed that this is an amazing game or the best drinking game ever invented. I will whole-heartedly agree. As the game gains more popularity, i will post the official rules online, defined by myself of course, in order to further expedite the distribution of this great drinking game. Until then, you will just have to come play a round with me some time in order to learn about it.
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Steve Jobs continues to do it. he continues to defy the world and then entire market by innovating and creating new and exciting opportunities for consumers to become loyal to Apple. there was an article in PCWorld about the different alternatives to the Windows monopolozing OS, which can be found here
a couple of my favorite quotes from the article:
-on how we have been brainwashed into this singular operating system mindset so that even the notion of switching is incomprehensible:
"I think if you took somebody who had never seen a computer in their life and asked them to diddle around with a Windows PC and a Mac OS X PC, they would find OS X easier to use,"
"The refined and tightly integrated software makes Apple the best overall platform for consumer-based media editing and management."
and i got the privilege to watch one of the most exciting events of the year. whe Worldwide Developers Conference (or WWDC). this is where Steve Jobs has a huge presentation of all the things that are going on and the plans for the future, showing how much he is planning ahead for the future and how far ahead he is of the competition. he is selling the innovation and production of the Apple corporation to these developers so that they will get excited and get on board. here is the link to the video. i wont spoil any of the surprises, and it is a long video so you have to watch the whole thing. WWDC Address
exciting times. get on board before things really start to take off.
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
a couple of my favorite quotes from the article:
-on how we have been brainwashed into this singular operating system mindset so that even the notion of switching is incomprehensible:
"I think if you took somebody who had never seen a computer in their life and asked them to diddle around with a Windows PC and a Mac OS X PC, they would find OS X easier to use,"
"The refined and tightly integrated software makes Apple the best overall platform for consumer-based media editing and management."
and i got the privilege to watch one of the most exciting events of the year. whe Worldwide Developers Conference (or WWDC). this is where Steve Jobs has a huge presentation of all the things that are going on and the plans for the future, showing how much he is planning ahead for the future and how far ahead he is of the competition. he is selling the innovation and production of the Apple corporation to these developers so that they will get excited and get on board. here is the link to the video. i wont spoil any of the surprises, and it is a long video so you have to watch the whole thing. WWDC Address
exciting times. get on board before things really start to take off.
any and all comments or responses are welcome at dabele@wm.edu
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