Monday, November 06, 2006
I first learned about this Haggard fellow from terry's blog, and when i watch the video of the pastor, that fell short of the glory, (haggard) I thought that he was alittle strange (not to mention he was oblivious to some of the things dawkins was talking about) . Now I know why, he was living a lie (in the evangelical eyes) and leading a church of 15,000 people, who breathed off his every word. I guess under the circumstances i would be alittle strange as well
Ten Ways Blogs Boost a Law Firm's Image
When done right, blogs are an informative, vibrant calling card that represents you to the world. When done wrong, blogs are a chore and unwelcome expense, and produce little return on your effort. The difference between the two depends on having a realistic understanding of what you face before you start a blog. found on law.comBy Edward Poll
Here are 10 tips to help make the experience worthwhile:
1. Hit the Target.
The first step is to define, and then target, your ideal audience. Effective blogs speak to specific niche markets. For example, if your target clients are low-income, blue collar consumers, question whether they are likely to be Web-savvy and facile with search tools. (The answer may still be "yes.") If not, a blog might not be a wise investment of your time. As Harvey Mackay said, "If you want to catch bass, you've got to fish where they are."
2. Demonstrate your expertise.
Use your blog to "show and tell" your knowledge, authority and experience. Be specific in your posts, and follow up -- respond to inquiries (and incorporate your posted material into articles, speeches and client updates). This will help your audience learn, over time, how you can assist them, and why they need you and your services and products.
3. Write clearly and concisely.
You aren't writing a legal brief -- rather, think of it as a one-on-one conversation with a client or prospect when you can't meet face-to-face. The best blogs are informal, conversational and demonstrate your expertise and experience. Save the Latin for the judge.
4. Make the commitment.
Blogs get stale fast. They are most effective when they have a steady flow of posts. That's easier said than done -- it takes real dedication, and time. Develop a routine for blogging. Think of working on blog content as the equivalent to working in the garden -- not so much a chore as relaxing time away from the daily grind.
5. Image counts.
You don't go to court in a T-shirt, likewise, pay attention to the look and feel of your blog. All of our activities shape impressions: the way we speak to people, the way we dress, even the way we eat. Some actions may invite interaction, others subtlely repel. Consider carefully the design of your blog, its presentation, color palette, (and of course, first and foremost, its content) to be sure that it reflects you at your best -- your expertise, personality and values.
6. Everything has a cost.
It takes time to maintain a blog. Creating posts and answering e-mail comments can quickly add up. If you devote two hours per week, times 50 work weeks per year, and your billing rate is $200 per hour -- that's $20,000 a year of billable time.
Certainly worth it, if the investment produces a strong return, but time is money, so watch out for the temptation to get addicted beyond the value of your ROI!
7. Do your homework.
One way to keep time and costs down is to learn and use Web tools that help you produce and distribute your blog. For example, you can write several posts at one sitting, but schedule each to appear on a specific day and time using TypePad's "Publish On" feature. Incorporating RSS (really simple syndication) and other tools can help you reach your audience by allowing your readers to "subscribe" to your blog and receive e-mail alerts.
8. Delegate.
Worried that you'll spend too much time blogging? Consider hiring someone to manage the technical aspects of your blog, such as uploading posts and graphics, tracking replies to posts, working on search engine optimization. The expense may be far less than the time spent updating and managing -- no matter how easy with TypePad or other tools -- that take you away from other marketing activities or even from your practice.
9. Remember your professional responsibility.
Delegating the maintenance of a blog doesn't mean abdicating the responsibility. The rules governing professional conduct and advertising vary greatly from state to state. Web sties that openly provide advice and/or solicit clients may be subject to disciplinary regulation, and many states are extending jurisdiction to lawyers who have no presence in their state other than on the Internet.
10. Keep your perspective.
Don't confuse blogs with the second coming of the printing press. Ultimately, they are just another communication vehicle. Most technology innovations over the past decade are just another turn of the wheel in the law's evolution from private club to business.
Dateline is the Shit!
I just got done watching of of those 'To Catch a Predator' shows and i think that it is the most important thing being done on tv. I love how all the men (i only say men cause no women were on the show) say that they never did this before its there first time. I think that having them put on tv for there friends family and co-workers to see is amazing. I hope that they keep doing these shows and stupid men keep on coming out to be on tv
colored money
Have you ever seen U.S. money colored? well I received a quarter in change the other day and here it is.
He always knows how to make me smile!!!
My dad is not great at computers but he trys to send me email as much as his mind will alow him to. This is one he sent today.......
Hello from dad
ps thats all it said this man is still superman to me ------------------------->
dont talk about his shirt, he likes them tight, thats what he wears when he is teaching in class, check out the tinted glasses and gold chains he is the coolest man on the planet........ I love you daddy
I have so many mixed feelings about Saddam Husseins trail, I think that he has done many immoral things, but I still don’t approve of Capital punishment. (He was sentenced to die by hanging)
Sunday, November 05, 2006
John Kerrys botched joke
Many of you may heard of John Kerry's recent speech to student and the joke gone wrong. "If you don't make an effort to Be smart you get stuck in Iraq" Unfortunately he most likely was not tiring to make such a half-witted joke but come on its john Kerry.
Here is a response from some troops in Iraq to his joke.
Saturday, November 04, 2006
No More
I am so done posting depressing blogs, I keep getting emails w/ my friends wondering if I am ok......
Found on eBay
Four urinals shaped like a woman’s lips went on sale on eBay on Thursday after being removed from a public toilet in Vienna following protests from women’s groups who said they were sexist.
Sean Connery
I think that this is the most attractive man in show business, and yes even at his old age now.
He is even attractive here.
Friday, November 03, 2006
Game night
My (and abrahs) game night us tonight and for some reason I am really excited about it. Just being around people that I like, having fun and eating good food will be nice
No Blog Yesterday
You must know for me to have not blog yesterday something in my life was going crazy, but now that I have that out of the way I feel like a whole new person today
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
My own record
My blog had 64 hit today, and that may not be alot to some people but thats the most I have ever had
God Help Us its the new Bebe Kids
Outkast’s Andre 3000 (Andre Benjamin) unveiled his new animated series “Class Of 3000” at a recent Cartoon Network press event, set to debut in November.
Andre explained that the cartoon revolves around a group of gifted music students who look up to former graduate-turned superstar Sunny Bridges, voiced by Dre. One of the characters, Lil D, is loosely based on Dre’s childhood. I am going to watch the first show but after that I will never think about it again.
GET A LIFE
I hate when people leave rude comments on my blog. To tell the person who is doing it that 9 time out of 10 no one will ever read them because I get on my blog every free sec. I get so I am able to delete them quick, and I know your IP address now so if you ever decide to leave one with your name I will know who you are.... Have a good night
Most-Educated Cities in the United States
According to a Census Bureau study, Seattle tops the list of America's most educated cities, with more than half its population 25 years and older holding at least a bachelor's degree.
woman dies next to her own grave
A Dutch woman, who had meticulously planned her own funeral after the death of her husband last year, died next to the grave in Amsterdam where she wanted to be buried, a newspaper reported.
5 Reasons why I am a BadAss Barisita
1. I make the best Carmel Macs.
2 I keep the bar clean while i make a ton of drinks during rush hours
3. I have mastered the behind the head milk bottle throw
4. My cuteness keeps the fellows on there toes
5. I can hold a conversation w/ a customer have 5 drinks being called to me, steam milk and pour
5 shots all at once
Its not cocky, I am just the shit at what I do!
2 I keep the bar clean while i make a ton of drinks during rush hours
3. I have mastered the behind the head milk bottle throw
4. My cuteness keeps the fellows on there toes
5. I can hold a conversation w/ a customer have 5 drinks being called to me, steam milk and pour
5 shots all at once
Its not cocky, I am just the shit at what I do!
Sleepy Poo
I slept better last night then I ever have in this new place, I know that it has alot to do with having a "break thru" with John I am so glad that we were able to spend time with each other and talk some things out I think that i still have a Long way to go before i fully heal from this but last night was a starting point.
Well John and I had our first conversation last night "last time we talked was when i moved out 3 months ago" i was very uncomfortable at first, tiring to explain why I did what I did. I could see alot of resentment in his eyes toward me. I know all he wants me to say is that everything is ok and we can be together again but I just cant say that.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Starbucks Halloween Spirit!
Just a few of the gang at work showing our Halloween Spirit! All I can say about Kelan is HOT I have not seen a cowboy look this good sense Brokeback Mountain "and the good thing is is not even gay. Yes ladies feast yours eyes
Alen was a doctor, that was ready to "play doctor" - ps he is my manager
Laura was a boyscout, she's so cute!
Alen was a doctor, that was ready to "play doctor" - ps he is my manager
Laura was a boyscout, she's so cute!
Headshots
$200.00 ~ ~ your choice (from Proofs) of 6 to 8 images, receive them in color and black & white, Hi-Resolution for printing & Web Ready, unless anyone is very good at taking photos I have to dish out $200 that I dont have to get my headshots done. But Nina's photography seems to be the best price for the quality that I want. I have to try to have them done asap
I had to post it just because it is the nicest thing someone has said to me in long time
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So I sit and watch her for weeks and weeks. Would I speak! Would she speak! As I keep watching it seems to be even more to her that the naked eye can’t see. So I become curious of her thoughts and emotions, even more what beings storms to her ocean.
And suddenly she speaks and her conversation embraces my tears, her thoughts calm my fears and her ideas of life chases away demons that have haunted me for years. And suddenly she begins to walk in my dreams and fall asleep in my thoughts. How is she getting to me is the answer I’ve sought.
But the angels tell me to celebrate her entrance into my life, so I constantly think about this new found woman late at night. Our conversations are stimulating and when we talk it feel as if our souls are mating. So we talk and I search her eyes for all the truth and if she tells I promise it will stay between me and you. The beauty that she possesses is one never to be known this is the type of woman I would love to bring home.
Daniel
just thinking
I am not good at being alone. I think I am a better person when I have someone in my life. Maybe john and myself need each other to "complete" who we are as people. I was defined as a person when we were together and now that we are not together I kinda have to wounder who I am.
Monday, October 30, 2006
The sex is great and he treats me like gold
But I fear we're not compatible intellectually.
check out the She Says, He Says on Intellectual Compatibility
check out the She Says, He Says on Intellectual Compatibility
Consider this your invite
In need of some good company, conversation and fun? well then you should come to game night at my sisters house Friday Nov. 3. Just some mature fun and a glass or 2 of wine. we have not yet set a time but we are thinking like 8ish or so if you would like to know more give me a call or email me for details......ps feel free to bring games as well and if you know my sis you know she is a Harry Potter freak and she will want to play one of her many H.P games if you have any ideas on party food we are could use them
Sunday, October 29, 2006
this is very funny
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I found this pic online and the funny part is the house in the background in my old house in michigan and that is my truck as well. I have no idea who these guys are but the house next door"the one they are at" was moved in and out all the time.
Halloween2006
Things never go as planned but yet we still had a nice night, and I must say that brecka has kinda grown on me she is pretty darn funny. To sum up the night we party hopped, got lost and then we all ate Terrys johnson........fun times and yes those are fisf in nicks shirt and no thats not real coke on terrys nose
Saturday, October 28, 2006
what the h*** is Emo
My friend said that I am becoming Emo, I still dont know what the hell emo is. Also every guy that I have thought was "hot" Is considered emo "at least that's what Bri said" I not sure what the hell she is talking about but i googled it and this is what I found out...........
The Way
I feel so blessed to have met kelan and for him to open this side of his life to me "The way" I enjoy ever thing about this youth group. although it is alot different from the "southern baptist" church I am use to, we are all there for the same thing, to become closer to the lord. Tonight topic was kinda about having your silences and solitude with the lord, not just always having to do things like youth group or trips across the world to feel beneficial, but just to give the lord some of your quite time. at the same time to also not carry your burdens alone and to know that your fellow Christians are there to help you with them and to make them there burdens as well. You hear people say all you need is god, if anything is wrong all you need is god but the only one who does not say that is god. The first thing that the lord says to Adam is "man should not be alone" therefore he gave him Eve. So in a nutshell thats what was being talked about tonight us as brothers and sisters in Christ should not have to be/feel alone that we all have each other to help us along the way.
pressure
pressure to be all that I can be, and not get lost in between
pressure to give all that I can give and not to forget nor neglect me
pressure to love anyone that wants to be loved but always remember to love me
pressure to believe in mankind thru our destruction and poverty
pressure to give all that I can give and not to forget nor neglect me
pressure to love anyone that wants to be loved but always remember to love me
pressure to believe in mankind thru our destruction and poverty
Friday, October 27, 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
my friend dan sent me a email today because he is worried about my not sleeping "thanks dear" so he put a list togethter on thing i should try. so if your like me you should try it too..
* Sleep is as important as food and air. Quantity and quality are very important. Most adults need between 7.5 to 8.5 hours of uninterrupted sleep. If you press the snooze button on the alarm in the morning you are not getting enough sleep. This could be due to not enough time in bed, external disturbances, or a sleep disorder.
* Keep regular hours. Try to go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time every day. Getting up at the same time is most important. Getting bright light, like the sun, when you get up will also help. Try to go to bed only when you are sleepy. Bright light in the morning at a regular time should help you feel sleepy at the same time every night.
* Stay away from stimulants like caffeine. This will help you get deep sleep which is most refreshing. If you take any caffeine, take it in the morning. Avoid all stimulants in the evening, including chocolate, caffeinated sodas, and caffeinated teas. They will delay sleep and increase arousals during the night.
* Use the bed for sleeping. Avoid watching TV or using laptop computers. Know that reading in bed can be a problem if the material is very stimulation and you read with a bright light. If it helps to read before sleep make sure you use a very small wattage bulb to read. A 15 watt bulb should be enough. Bright light from these activities may inhibit sleep.
* Avoid bright light around the house before bed. Using dimmer switches in living rooms and bathrooms before bed can be helpful. (Dimmer switches can be set to maximum brightness for morning routines.)
* Don't stress if you feel you are not getting enough sleep. It will just make matters worse. Know you will sleep eventually.
* Avoid exercise near bedtime. No exercise at least 3 hours before bed.
* Don't go to bed hungry. Have a light snack, avoid a heavy meal before bed.
* Bedtime routines are helpful for good sleep. Keep routines on your normal schedule. A cup of herbal tea an hour before bed can begin a routine.
* Avoid looking at the clock if you wake up in the middle of the night. It can cause anxiety. This is very difficult for most of us, so turn the clock away from your eyes so you would have to turn it to see the time. You may decide not to make the effort and go right back to sleep.
* If you can't get to sleep for over 30 minutes, get out of bed and do something boring in dim light till you are sleepy.
* Keep your bedroom at comfortable temperature. Not too warm and not too cold. Cooler is better than warmer.
* If you have problems with noise in your environment you can use a white noise generator. A old fan will work or you can buy noise machies from many sources.
* Know that the "night cap" has a price. Alcohol may help you to get to sleep but it will cause you to wake up throughout the night. You may not notice it. (It is worse if you have sleep apnea because the alcohol makes the apnea worse.) Sometimes people snore only if they have had some alcohol or may snore worse if they already snore.)
* If you have a sleeping partner, ask them if they notice any snoring, leg movements and/or pauses in breathing . Take this information and try the sleep test. You may have a sleep disorder or you may just need to increase your awareness about your own sleep need. If you have any concerns see your doctor.
* Sleep is as important as food and air. Quantity and quality are very important. Most adults need between 7.5 to 8.5 hours of uninterrupted sleep. If you press the snooze button on the alarm in the morning you are not getting enough sleep. This could be due to not enough time in bed, external disturbances, or a sleep disorder.
* Keep regular hours. Try to go to bed at the same time and get up at the same time every day. Getting up at the same time is most important. Getting bright light, like the sun, when you get up will also help. Try to go to bed only when you are sleepy. Bright light in the morning at a regular time should help you feel sleepy at the same time every night.
* Stay away from stimulants like caffeine. This will help you get deep sleep which is most refreshing. If you take any caffeine, take it in the morning. Avoid all stimulants in the evening, including chocolate, caffeinated sodas, and caffeinated teas. They will delay sleep and increase arousals during the night.
* Use the bed for sleeping. Avoid watching TV or using laptop computers. Know that reading in bed can be a problem if the material is very stimulation and you read with a bright light. If it helps to read before sleep make sure you use a very small wattage bulb to read. A 15 watt bulb should be enough. Bright light from these activities may inhibit sleep.
* Avoid bright light around the house before bed. Using dimmer switches in living rooms and bathrooms before bed can be helpful. (Dimmer switches can be set to maximum brightness for morning routines.)
* Don't stress if you feel you are not getting enough sleep. It will just make matters worse. Know you will sleep eventually.
* Avoid exercise near bedtime. No exercise at least 3 hours before bed.
* Don't go to bed hungry. Have a light snack, avoid a heavy meal before bed.
* Bedtime routines are helpful for good sleep. Keep routines on your normal schedule. A cup of herbal tea an hour before bed can begin a routine.
* Avoid looking at the clock if you wake up in the middle of the night. It can cause anxiety. This is very difficult for most of us, so turn the clock away from your eyes so you would have to turn it to see the time. You may decide not to make the effort and go right back to sleep.
* If you can't get to sleep for over 30 minutes, get out of bed and do something boring in dim light till you are sleepy.
* Keep your bedroom at comfortable temperature. Not too warm and not too cold. Cooler is better than warmer.
* If you have problems with noise in your environment you can use a white noise generator. A old fan will work or you can buy noise machies from many sources.
* Know that the "night cap" has a price. Alcohol may help you to get to sleep but it will cause you to wake up throughout the night. You may not notice it. (It is worse if you have sleep apnea because the alcohol makes the apnea worse.) Sometimes people snore only if they have had some alcohol or may snore worse if they already snore.)
* If you have a sleeping partner, ask them if they notice any snoring, leg movements and/or pauses in breathing . Take this information and try the sleep test. You may have a sleep disorder or you may just need to increase your awareness about your own sleep need. If you have any concerns see your doctor.
latte
how come my lattes never come out like this? It ends up being one of those things that look sooo good you cant even drink/eat it.
ohhhh sooooo good otter pops
me and my roommate go thru these so fast but i am beginning to think that our friend terry eats more than us put together
terry here are some simple steps on how to make your own drumset
You'll Need:
- String
- Silverware
- Overturned 5 gallon paint bucket (Without paint. If you need to get rid of the paint, ask your parents if you can paint the house, or the car, or the lawn. Or just surprise them!)
- Pie pans (Remove pies first. This can be done with your mouth. Strawberry pie is preferred.)
- 2 stools or small tables
- Coat rack
- 2 Drumsticks (not the kind from a turkey)
- Cow bell (remove cow)
Why all this guilt and shame? Actually, from American History
A little bit of American History:
Our attitudes about masturbation have deep roots for sure. Around the turn-of-the-century, some adults were so against masturbation that they forced their daughters to wear gloves made of a steel-wool-like material (like Brillo pads) at night and to put a powder on their genitals that made them painful to touch. They made their sons wear metal chastity belts at night that made it painful to have an erection. During the 1820s male masturbation was prevented by piecing the foreskin with a wire and soldering the ends together. Boys and girls were discouraged from masturbation by the threat of blindness, madness and illness. Of course, all of these are not true. Most surveys suggest that approximately 94% of teenage males "admitted" that they masturbated and about 70% of teen females "admitted" to this also.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
I CANT DO THIS
Ok I have tried to set up the 3 rows on my blog tonight but I have no idea what I am doing. I have been working on it for the last 2hrs and its just not working for me. There are a ton of templates out there I just dont put the html in the right place................HELP
This weekend
This is the weekend where the Halloween parties are in full affect. The only thing that makes me feel bad is so many friends are having parties but you cant really go to all of them. Or can you? My friend Page's party is based on a zombie theme and his band will be recording there first music video during the party, that's the one i am really looking forward to.
the truth about coffee
| Coffee "extras" | Serving size | Fat (grams) | Carbs (grams) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream | 1 tablespoon | 6 | 0 | 50 |
| Half-and-half | 1 tablespoon | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| Plain nondairy creamer (liquid) | 1 tablespoon | 1.5 | 2 | 20 |
| Plain, light nondairy creamer (liquid) | 1 tablespoon | 0.5 | 2 | 10 |
| Flavored nondairy creamer (liquid) | 1 tablespoon | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| Flavored, reduced-fat nondairy creamer (liquid) | 1 tablespoon | 0 | 5 | 20 |
| Plain nondairy creamer (powder) | 1 tablespoon | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| Plain, light nondairy creamer (powder) | 1 tablespoon | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| Flavored nondairy creamer (powder) | 1 tablespoon | 2.5 | 7 | 50 |
| Flavored, reduced-fat nondairy creamer (powder) | 1 tablespoon | 0 | 8 | 38 |
| Whole milk | 1 tablespoon | 0.5 | 1 | 10 |
| Fat-free milk | 1 tablespoon | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon | 0 | 4 | 15 |
| Flavored syrup | 2 tablespoons | 0 | 20 | 80 |
Note: Values shown are an average of several brands.
What goes into the brew that you buy at your local coffee bar also matters. For example, here's how your choice of milk affects the calories, fat and carbohydrate content of a 16-ounce cup of latte at one popular coffee franchise.
| Starbucks caffe latte espresso (16 ounces) | Fat | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole milk | 14 grams | 21 grams | 260 |
| Fat-free milk | 0 grams | 24 grams | 160 |
I started working out everyday for 1hr just because of this!!!! I also stop eating normal food
Blog link to interesting sites
I was complaining that I keep looking at the same sites over and over again so my friend Terry put a link on his blog called DO SOMETHING ELSE W/ YOUR PRECIOUS TIME. Its has quite a few interesting sites on it. So if you are like me, up all night and bored out of your mind check them out. Thanks Big T!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
this will fix all
I use this product on everything from my lips to my skin and even in my hair it works wonders. you wont find anyone softer then me.
more xmass ideas!
Another great gift idea for myself (if you are on a smaller budget) is pic. frames, I want nice ones like this!
just to let everyone know here is the start of my xmass list!!!
De’Longhi™ Magnifica Super Automatic Espresso Machine 
Top-of-the-line shots Pulling the perfect combination of heart, body and crema from our equipment comes almost naturally. Just to be sure, hone your skills with the included how-to-brew videos or DVDs. It’s our way of bringing old-world espresso to the modern conveniences of home. Ok so it cost $1200.00 but if you want to get it for me I can get a discount at starbuck of 40%, and whoever gets it for me i would love them for the rest of my life!!!!!!!!
Top-of-the-line shots Pulling the perfect combination of heart, body and crema from our equipment comes almost naturally. Just to be sure, hone your skills with the included how-to-brew videos or DVDs. It’s our way of bringing old-world espresso to the modern conveniences of home. Ok so it cost $1200.00 but if you want to get it for me I can get a discount at starbuck of 40%, and whoever gets it for me i would love them for the rest of my life!!!!!!!!I must say I love my job
I have had MANY jobs in my time but never really enjoyed going to work. At Starbucks I always love it. It really helps having I candy ;)
another great artist: Martha Wainwright
I know this artist is not new but i just started listening to her and I love it
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