Gattaca

On Hulu.com, they are doing a special event called Movies for the Holidays.
Currently, they have the movie Gattaca in its full length. (You all should watch it. It is a good movie!)

This movie scared me a bit, because I know it is pretty much all possible already.

On the side note the word Gattaca comes from the first letters of the hydrogen bonds of DNA.(GATC) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dna

After seeing the movie last night, I came upon this article today in which a school is testing the children via genetics to see which child would be the best for what sports. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/30/sports/30genetics.html?no_interstitial It seemed like Deja Vu to me.

What do you all think? Is this a way we want to go?

Say Only What You Must

I know I do not update this blog as often as many others update theirs, but there is reason for this. I simply do not always have something to say. I figure saying what is important when it is needed is far more valuable than just always talking. I am thankful for my frequent visitors who leave comments once a in a while or votes on my polls. I hope you all like what I write, and if there is any topics you would like me sound off about, do not hesitate to let me know.

So, in the spirit of this post, I wish to let everyone know my Lost Arts project is going well. I am working on doing gummy bears and candles right now. I found out a good friend of mine knows how to make candles, so when we both have time, we will be attempting that. Also, if conditions permit, we will try to see which types of candles last the longest, which makes the least amount of mess, and any other variables that come along.

The one piece of wisdom I would like to impart to you all out there is that ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. Meaning what you do will always say more about who you are than anything you can ever say.

I do wish everyone Happy Thanksgiving (aka Happy Turkey Day.) Be thankful for what you have. We all very lucky to have what we have, when so many are without.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Lost Arts

We are so dependent upon people making things for us. I know it is because of the economic principle of how much our time is worth, and it is not worth our time to grow and or kill our own food, and process it. Also it is not worth our time to make candy, toys, butter, candles, or even sew our own clothing. However, if these services for some reason were not available, most people would not know what to do.

So along with my urge to stock, as mentioned previously, I have decided to embark on the lost arts. I want to make a book out of what I try and what I fail at. I know there are many resources both via the internet, and via books that are available, which I intend to use; however, there is nothing like experimenting and understanding first hand how different things react. (I already understand what not to put together thanks to high school chemistry, so do not worry, I shall not cause too much harm to myself.)

I found this one blog that maybe of assistance to me, and to anyone else who wishes to embark on the lost arts. The Lost Arts.

Also, I am proud to announce I have acquired a telescope. It is not a big one, but it was inexpensive, and of decent quality. I was going to build one, but I have not had a chance, nor the money to do so. I am a bit of an astronomy buff.. unfortunately, I only really know the basics, but in theme of lost arts, I want to keep learning. about the night sky (and day sky). I know already that you can tell time, direction, and if you are good enough, even tell what day it is, with astronomy. I have posted before about using the sky to tell direction, if anyone wants to read it.

Take care and be well. If anyone else is embarking the lost arts, let me know about your trials and errors.

Junk Mail and the Mailman

Well I saw an article today about people trying to figure out why Postal Workers hoard mail. I do not think they have solved the mystery quiet yet; however, I do not entirely mind when I don't get ten thousand pieces of the same junk mail...so I can not really make an opinion on this matter.

http://www.slate.com/id/2204823/?y=1

Stay well and safe, as always.

Cellular Phone

I don't have much to say today. Just my usual. Watch the news. Pay attention around you. I thought this article was kind of cute. I had not thought about PDAs and such in a long time, but I remember them.

Five Gadgets Killed By the Cellphone

Take care of yourselves!

The Good Olde Days

The best places to raise your kids.

In the article, they mention a town called Mount Prospect. This the way things are suppose to be. This is the way it use to be. People should strive to be financially independent, but still care about the people around them. This is the type of place I would want to raise my kids in and live in.

Driving through clouds

After all that is been going on, it is nice to see even nature is trying to be back on schedule. The true cold front winds are passing through. On Thursday, I drove through some fog on my way to work. The denser parts of the fog had already risen to about the eighth floor on buildings. It was really beautiful. I did not have my camera with me, otherwise I would show everyone.

My thoughts have been on storing. I know I mentioned this the other day. I have also thought about transport for my storing, if I was to flee. Car would be no good if there was any type of EMP disturbance or simply if I have no gas. So the choices are either an old (1970's and before) car which runs on near to no electronic devices, or something self propelled (eg: a bike.) However, if I was fleeing, a bike would not be the best choice because there is cover, so it would be relatively unsafe.

I know my ranting thoughts seem a little tin foilish, but bear with me. I believe preparing. If I had not, Ike would of been far worse for me. If events like Ike can happen, which most people did not see coming, what is to say other things can not. They are quite plausible, otherwise the government would not do the drills they do, or promote preparation as they do.

I would like to mention I am not so wrapped in preparing that I do not live. I can not understand those who get so wrapped in what they do, may it be video games, preparing, religion, work, or what ever else is their thing. Do not forget to live. You need to prepare, but preparing is about survival and living, so what is the point if you don't live? When I say live, I do not mean breaking laws or hurting people. I simply mean enjoy the people around you. Be cognitive of what is going on around you.

A side note: I did mention religion. I mentioned religion, because I know people who do nothing but go to church. Now, I have no quarrels about church. It is a good thing. But, if you spend all your time at church, then are you doing what you are learned at church?

You all take care of yourselves. Like I have said before pay attention to the news. Read multiple sources, and if you can read the news in different languages. The way another country reports about something happening here can be quite different than the news we are receiving. A good source for news is http://www.drudgereport.com/ It sums up all the news in one place. I find it to be more honest then a lot of major news networks.

Humour At Work

http://graphjam.com/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/page/1/

Just laugh.. it is good for you!

This has to be said

Happy Veterans' Day.

Thank you very much for all our present, pass, and future Veterans.

This had to be said.

For anyone that cares, here is some history on Veterans' Day

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day

The Urge

I have the urge to stock up.
This is no where the full list I want, but it is a start.

beans
soup
rice
pasta
vacuum sealer ( I have)
tuna packet things (I wonder if the can or pouch lasts longer)
Chicken packet things

*Will edit later.*

The little things I learned today

1."John Podesta said the president can use such orders to move quickly without waiting for Congress to act, highlighting the extraordinary powers a president can wield beyond signing legislation approved by Congress. Podesta said people should expect Obama to use those powers to reverse many policies of the Bush administration."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081109/ap_on_el_pr/obama

2. How Ex-Presidents/ Ex Prime Ministers make their money.

3. The unhappy ending to fairly tales. (Some of these are somewhat twisted. Read at your own caution.)

4. Louisiana Jindal for President in 2012

Didn't we just finish the last election, finally? It only took two and half years.

Meat ya

Needless to say, I am an meat eater.
Don't hate me for it.
I don't agree with hurting little animals, but doesn't mean I should deprive myself of meat.
As I like to say, I have pointy teeth and flat teeth for a reason. It means I should eat both meat and vegetables.

I found two really awesome meat related sites.
The first is a site that sells meat, but that is raised on a farm and everything, so it should taste real good.
The second site it a blog about meat. Check it out!

http://www.exoticmeats.com/

http://www.shamelesscarnivore.com/

Enjoy.. and remember stay well and take care of yourself!