I take my first look at this little event on Subeta.
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Reading Drive 2011 Part 1
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
DASH Diet Is Not a Quick Fix
Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has come up as the way to make young girls stay healthy and not gain weight. I have never heard of this diet before as I don't really pay attention to diets.
Reading up about this I found out that the diet was used to STOP HYPERTENSION in older adults. Somehow it's made its way to young girls. It seems that it works. Sort of.
Reading up I also found out that the girls who lost the most weight were also exercising more. I don't think food controls your movements (unlike alcohol) and that working out might make more of an effect than this diet.
That being said, the DASH Diet is ranked as the eighth most effective diet so there is probably some truth to its madness. But it doesn't come quick.
So those looking for a quick fix: Don't do this diet.
Reading up about this I found out that the diet was used to STOP HYPERTENSION in older adults. Somehow it's made its way to young girls. It seems that it works. Sort of.
Reading up I also found out that the girls who lost the most weight were also exercising more. I don't think food controls your movements (unlike alcohol) and that working out might make more of an effect than this diet.
That being said, the DASH Diet is ranked as the eighth most effective diet so there is probably some truth to its madness. But it doesn't come quick.
So those looking for a quick fix: Don't do this diet.
S&N: The Change 5
Much time had passed for me and I was changed. It had been three years since I had started to call myself a Machine. Three years of calling The Net my master and following their orders. I walked down the hallway and saw a technician pass by me. She was a human and unimportant. Maybe I'd find her important if The Net found her important.
I didn't think about what I was going to do because The Net would not like the idea. I thought the idea dangerous, but knew it was the only way to find happiness again.
When I went into the room the woman in there looked at me.
"M-4, you've taken your time." The woman said.
"Yes." I said because the situation didn't call for a full conversation.
I lay down on the table and the woman started to do her work. Within a few minutes energy was coursing through my circuits. I had only a few nanoseconds to do what I had found out by accident. The trick was to use those precious few seconds that were usually used to check Machine systems to, instead, reprogram myself.
Doing this quickly, and carefully, I felt something in me change. There was still The Net in me, but now it was in the back of my mind. The people of The Net would check the results and reprogram me back into a normal M-4. This could not happen.
I stood up and grabbed the woman by her neck. She was a mother but she was the enemy. After twisting her neck, I threw her against the wall. I walked out and attacked the next The Net worker to make sure I wasn't restrained. An M-1 set off an alarm and I knew I had little time to make an escape.
M-2s arrived and started firing. Even if they destroyed me, they knew I could be brought back. Maybe not as me, but that didn't matter to them. With my gun I fired and made some solid hits. I still had to dodge, though, since they were Machines and not humans.
I ran and came in contact with another M-4. This one had been a Karma agent and now was forced to fight on The Net's side. It paused and that gave me enough time to damage it.
The next hour was spent running around the base and fighting. M-4s, M-2s, and the occasional humans got in my way. The humans had decided to let their Machines fight while they hid in their corners. Finally I managed to get into the parking lot. Now to find a suitable vehicle.
After looking for a few seconds I found one. I hotwired the car and drove off with gunfire in the background. Now to go find Samara if she was still alive.
I didn't think about what I was going to do because The Net would not like the idea. I thought the idea dangerous, but knew it was the only way to find happiness again.
When I went into the room the woman in there looked at me.
"M-4, you've taken your time." The woman said.
"Yes." I said because the situation didn't call for a full conversation.
I lay down on the table and the woman started to do her work. Within a few minutes energy was coursing through my circuits. I had only a few nanoseconds to do what I had found out by accident. The trick was to use those precious few seconds that were usually used to check Machine systems to, instead, reprogram myself.
Doing this quickly, and carefully, I felt something in me change. There was still The Net in me, but now it was in the back of my mind. The people of The Net would check the results and reprogram me back into a normal M-4. This could not happen.
I stood up and grabbed the woman by her neck. She was a mother but she was the enemy. After twisting her neck, I threw her against the wall. I walked out and attacked the next The Net worker to make sure I wasn't restrained. An M-1 set off an alarm and I knew I had little time to make an escape.
M-2s arrived and started firing. Even if they destroyed me, they knew I could be brought back. Maybe not as me, but that didn't matter to them. With my gun I fired and made some solid hits. I still had to dodge, though, since they were Machines and not humans.
I ran and came in contact with another M-4. This one had been a Karma agent and now was forced to fight on The Net's side. It paused and that gave me enough time to damage it.
The next hour was spent running around the base and fighting. M-4s, M-2s, and the occasional humans got in my way. The humans had decided to let their Machines fight while they hid in their corners. Finally I managed to get into the parking lot. Now to find a suitable vehicle.
After looking for a few seconds I found one. I hotwired the car and drove off with gunfire in the background. Now to go find Samara if she was still alive.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
Do Christian themes detract from a good story?
Title: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Series: The Chronicles of Narnia
Based on the Book and Series by: C.S. Lewis
Director: Michael Apted
Starring: Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley
Rated: PG
Released: 2010
Rating: 3.5/5
Basic Plot: Edmund Pevensie, Lucy Pevensie, and Eustace go to Narnia to go on an adventure.
Christian Themes
If you are a Christian, chances are that you have already seen this film. Probably on the promise that it's full of Christian themes. It's amazing Christians praise a movie with Christian themes while they demonize movies that have Atheist/Non-Christian themes. But are the Christian themes worth it for a Christian viewer? Yes. How about for a Non-Christian viewer? They are bearable and I didn't really mind the Christian themes. However, if you're really anti-Christian, not worth it to test your blood pressure.
The Allegory
I didn't really get the allegory when I read the book (which isn't helped by the fact that I don't really understand symbols). However, the movie differs so much from the book that it isn't really worth it to understand the symbols behind the story.
Eustace Becoming a Dragon
This is a pretty cool part of the movie. I am biased, though, because I love dragons. They are just awesome. Eustace's dragon form is a decent one. The two things that bother me about it is that Eustace seems to be sad about it and how Eustace is changed back into a human by Aslan. Say what you want, but the book version made it dramatic and meaningful. In the movie, however, it's barely touched on.
Final Thoughts
This movie will be good for the Christian crowd while providing some amusement to the non-Christian crowd. If you're expecting to turn someone to Christianity with this movie, don't bother. If the person does convert because of this movie, they're gullible. One final thing: Aslan is Jesus as he states near the end of this movie.
Title: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Series: The Chronicles of Narnia
Based on the Book and Series by: C.S. Lewis
Director: Michael Apted
Starring: Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley
Rated: PG
Released: 2010
Rating: 3.5/5
Basic Plot: Edmund Pevensie, Lucy Pevensie, and Eustace go to Narnia to go on an adventure.
Christian Themes
If you are a Christian, chances are that you have already seen this film. Probably on the promise that it's full of Christian themes. It's amazing Christians praise a movie with Christian themes while they demonize movies that have Atheist/Non-Christian themes. But are the Christian themes worth it for a Christian viewer? Yes. How about for a Non-Christian viewer? They are bearable and I didn't really mind the Christian themes. However, if you're really anti-Christian, not worth it to test your blood pressure.
The Allegory
I didn't really get the allegory when I read the book (which isn't helped by the fact that I don't really understand symbols). However, the movie differs so much from the book that it isn't really worth it to understand the symbols behind the story.
Eustace Becoming a Dragon
This is a pretty cool part of the movie. I am biased, though, because I love dragons. They are just awesome. Eustace's dragon form is a decent one. The two things that bother me about it is that Eustace seems to be sad about it and how Eustace is changed back into a human by Aslan. Say what you want, but the book version made it dramatic and meaningful. In the movie, however, it's barely touched on.
Final Thoughts
This movie will be good for the Christian crowd while providing some amusement to the non-Christian crowd. If you're expecting to turn someone to Christianity with this movie, don't bother. If the person does convert because of this movie, they're gullible. One final thing: Aslan is Jesus as he states near the end of this movie.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Weiner Photo Lie Revealed
Yes, this story has gotten more steam than I thought it deserved. And now it has reached its, hopefully, stunning conclusion.
Representative Weiner has come out and said that he sent the picture of his penis to six women. He is married and he sent the picture to young women. By Weiner's word he didn't know their ages. This doesn't bother me as much as he is married.
I still don't think this story deserves as much attention as it has gotten. Unfortunately, we might have a few more weeks to endure of this story.
Representative Weiner has come out and said that he sent the picture of his penis to six women. He is married and he sent the picture to young women. By Weiner's word he didn't know their ages. This doesn't bother me as much as he is married.
I still don't think this story deserves as much attention as it has gotten. Unfortunately, we might have a few more weeks to endure of this story.
Extras (Part 8)
Bloopers and can you see me now?
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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Weekly Update: 6/4/2011
Sorry about the long wait from last time. Things held me up so I couldn't get this 'series' out more often. I am very sorry for the one or two that care.
The Most Popular Way People Are Finding My Blog
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Top 5 Posts This Week:
5: Q&A: The Green
I am glad my Q&A about my series The Green is being shown some interest. I am still shocked that I forgot to mention Philips Noir in the Q&A.
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4: Gettysburg: History for Modern Audiences
I haven't yet watched the tv movie that this article mentions. This being the fact that I hardly watch tv.
Views: 9
3: The Hangover Part II (2011)
I realize this is more of a defense than an actual review. I will try to be a little more objective next time.
Views: 13
2: Octomon: Finally Some Sense
I just realized this has a typo in the title and the article itself.
Views: 15
1: Do you live more in the past or the present?
What is up with formspring questions being in the Top 5?
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The Most Popular Way People Are Finding My Blog
Deviantart with 2 clicks.
Google with a total of 4 clicks.
Top 5 Posts This Week:
5: Q&A: The Green
I am glad my Q&A about my series The Green is being shown some interest. I am still shocked that I forgot to mention Philips Noir in the Q&A.
Views: 7
4: Gettysburg: History for Modern Audiences
I haven't yet watched the tv movie that this article mentions. This being the fact that I hardly watch tv.
Views: 9
3: The Hangover Part II (2011)
I realize this is more of a defense than an actual review. I will try to be a little more objective next time.
Views: 13
2: Octomon: Finally Some Sense
I just realized this has a typo in the title and the article itself.
Views: 15
1: Do you live more in the past or the present?
What is up with formspring questions being in the Top 5?
Views: 19
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