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May 31, 2004

What do we owe our veterans? A Memorial Day Blog Tribute

Today is Memorial Day. Today we honor those who fought for our freedom and gave thier lives to ensure we can all enjoy a happy future. They did it for thier children, and thier children's children. Regardless to whether they signed up or were drafted, these soldiers fought against unrelenting evils. Many came home to thier families, many more did not. Respect, thanks, and hugs are shared among the veterans and citizens of our freedom nation.

Living over here in Maryland, the big buzz is all about the new WWII memorial in DC. I personally haven't yet seen it as I don't go into DC all that often, but the designers did a fantastic job. The veterans were in awe as they walked thru the memorial. I'm sure many of you know someone who is a veteran, be it in your family or friends. Many children of my generation have grandparents who are veterans. My grandaddy, Donald Jeffers, is a WWII veteran. As a kid, you never really grasp the concept of how much experience, how much knowledge our senior citizens have. It dawned on me later in life, about my teenage years. I had to do a history project in high school relating to WWII. We were to find a veteran and interview them. I interviewed my grandaddy and I was stunned by how much this man has gone thru, and all things considered, how healthy he was at the time. My history teacher's jaw hit the floor when I told him one of the highlights from the interview. My granddaddy had actually spoken to the legendary General George Patton. My grandaddy wasn't a soldier per se. He didn't fight in the trences and tote around tons of gear and a gun. He helped construct the sheet metal for the fighter planes. He would build, repair, and salvage all kinds of planes. While he doesn't have tons of shiny war medals for bravery and such, he still was a vital part of the fight.

My grandaddy also had several brothers. One of his brothers did fight in the WWII. Sadly, I never got to meet him, as he was a POW/MIA. He too is honored this day for his efforts in the war. If not for people like my grandaddy and his brother, we would not be the great and free nation we are today. Even now, soldiers are in Iraq and other Middle-Eastern countries, fighting to keep our nation free from harm, just as thier fathers and grandfathers did before them. It's sad that it's a never ending struggle. War is never a good thing. Too many mothers lose sons and daughters, wives lose husbands, brothers and sisters lose brothers and sisters. But thier sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten. Soldiers will come home, and familes will rejoice again. Others will shed tears over thier loss, and the surviors will comfort them.

Never forget what past generations have done to keep our lives the way it is. Never forget the ones fighting now to contiue the streak. Simply, never forget. This Memorial day, I ask that you find a veteran. It could be your grandparents, parents, siblings, or a kindly senior citizen in a nursing home. Find a veteran, and thank them. Tell them "Thank you for what I have now because of what you've done. I will never forget".

Because when you think about it....

What do we owe our Veterans?

Our Lives.

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Posted at 03:37 pm by RKnight718
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May 23, 2004

Shrek 2=F'ing Awsome!

As you may be able to percieve by my title above, I loved the Shrek sequel. I don't know if any of you have read reviews or critics opinions, but I can say one thing about them: Throw them out the window. If you enjoyed Shrek 1, you'll die laughing during Shrek 2. (I think I had to be shocked back to life twice during the whole thing). There is one thing about the reviews that I can say is true. Some reviews claim that it starts off a little slow. Without giving anything away, allow me to give you all a brief synopsis of the first few minutes. Shrek and Fiona are running around, enjoying thier honeymoon, doing all the lovey-dovey things newlyweds do. The new couple gets an invite from Fiona's parents. You have your whole awkward "meeting the in-laws for the first time" dialogue between Shrek and parents. Tension rises over dinner and things start off on the wrong foot. Fiona gets a visit from a surprise visitor.....and off we go! Things pick up from there and don't stop till both the credits and the viewers are rolling in the aisles. Antonio Bandares as "Puss in Boots" is hysterical! You'll love his "secret weapon". Donkey is just as good as ever, if not as annoying as ever. I can't say John Cleese as the King was a regular walking Monty Python sketch, but he played the part well. And wait till you get a load of Pinochioo's secret! The muscial numbers were right on cue and gave me goosebumbs they went along so well. I definitly gonna get this when it arrives on DVD so I can catch the extras. Deleted scenes, commentary, and outtakes! God I hope they throw in outtakes! A+ for Dreamworks!
While we were there we caught 3 previews that we're definitly gonna see when they arrive. There's an all-star voice cast for Dreamworks next project, though I can't recall the name of it. Looks great though. Spiderman 2? Please..a shoe in for blockbuster hit of the summer. And then you have Garfield the Movie. Believe it or not this looks really good! Granted, I'm a Garfield fan, so maybe I'm biased. I think it will be cool to see the fat cat in all his 3-D rotund glory, despite what one Greg Maddox may say about it.
I know it's been a while since I've posted more dumb people existing, or anything for that matter. Just letting you all know, I'm here, I'm alive, Everything is cool, no problems. My classes start soon too, so you all will probably see even less of me then. But then I'll have money, and have no need to be anywhere away from my preciousssssssssssssssssss.......(Gollum reference, in case you missed it) Till then Bloggites!

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May 11, 2004

Believe or not, I'm still here

Yup, still alive and kicking. I've been so damn busy lately I haven't had a chance to update. Ok, maybe i'm lying a little. Ok a lot. I've been swept up by my console games. I finished Ninja Gaiden and I just got a new toy to play with. A game called Lifeline for PS2 requires a USB headset to communicate with the game character. Because the connection is USB I can plug the headset into the computer and can literally talk to my online buddies. So if you're reading this online buddies, I can talk to you now. Give it a shot!

Anyway, I also have a few stupid people tidbits for you bloggities. The first is this middle school basketball coach. It was the end of the season and there was an awards ceremony. The coach told this one 13 year old kid to make sure he was there because he had a special award for him. So the day comes and all the kids are there being recognized, all the parents are there beaming about thier kids, and the coach is handing out the awards. He calls the one kid up to present him with his "special award". The coach said this kid whined and complained so much when he was playing, that he decided to award him the "crybaby award". The coach actually had a trophy made up with a crying baby on top and the kid's name on it (misspelled by the way.) The kid was publicly humiliated, didn't go to school the next day, and now outright refuses to play sports; a thing he once enjoyed. How anal can you get? At what point did it cross the coach's mind that this would be funny? It's middle school! The kid will never live this down. He has been forever labeled as a "crybaby" thanks to this jack-ass of a human being. I don't even want to call him a jack-ass cuz it's an insult to donkeys.

The other item I have is about this couple in New York. This couple are terrible, horrible parents. How bad you ask? they have 4 kids, ages 1, 2, 4, and 5. They are all in foster care now and 3 of the 4 tested positive for cocaine. The judge ruling over them gave them a ruling I think should be made mandatory. She ordered, under penalty of law, to NOT concieve. The judge actually made it illegal for these people to breed. The court however cannot force contraceptives (i.e. birth control/condoms) nor can they force abortion if the woman gets pregnant again. However, if it is proven that they did concieve a child, either together or with another partner, they have the choice of jail or sterilization. This also happened in Kentucky. A man has 3 children, each child has a different mother. He owes over 10,000 dollars in child support. He can spend 30 days in jail or have a vasectomy. I think this is brilliant! Cut off the bad gene pool at the source! This is the best thing since...since...since cheese was invented! (and I love me some cheese). Well, thats all for now. If you see me online on MSN, lets try out my new headset. Hope to talk (literally) with you all soon!

Posted at 07:21 pm by RKnight718
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May 3, 2004

Merry Birthday!

Today, May 3 is my wife Caroline's birthday. I'm not disclosing her age and if you're a guy you understand why. Women's age is not a healthy dinner table subject, country bar conversation, or hospital death-bed quandry. Just don't ask. If they tell, remember it and keep track on a calculator or something, because it will be rare if she ever lets it slip again. (btw, she's 23 today. woot!) I love you Sweetie and I wish you a very happy birthday. We'll go to the store tomorrow and get your gift(s). I love you very much and wish everlasting happiness for us both. Everyone wish my wife a Merry birthday or she'll come to your house and turn you into a newt! (yes, you'll get better).

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Apr 29, 2004

In a scant 6 months, I'll be making more money than you could even think of

And no, It doesn't have anything to do with what I learned from playing GTA 3/GTA Vice City. Thats plan B. What ^this has to do with is my getting back in school! I found a place called Computer Training.com. They teach the classes that get you Microsoft Certified. Your MCP, MCSE, MCSA, and CISCO stuff. I get those little letters next to my name on my resume and I could be making 100,000 a year. How them apples? Computer networking professionals and Certified Micosoft networkers are becoming the IT posistion. Ironic since it's in the Information Technology profession. Get it? IT job? I-T profession? I made a funny! I'm sorry I'm like uber-giddy right now. This is is something I can do! This isn't a 4 year college degree being put to use flipping burgers. This is a 6 month program that will have me ready to fix networks and other systems. This will make me in demand. That's what I want. To be worth something. To not fear the incoming bills every month. To know I will always be needed. Very refreshing. WOOT for ME!! FUEGO!!!! Well, guess thats all for now. Elsetime bloggities!

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Apr 24, 2004

It's Alive!! IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!

Just put me in a spit and roast me over a fire why don't ya guys? Jeez, I try to take a little vacation from the evil that is the interent and I get sucked right back in the my own members......Thanks guys! I knew you loved me! *Sniff* I love you guys! OK enough with this sappy Oscar-winning crap. I'm actually writing this off-site right now. I finally was able to get over to my friend's house in WV. I've introduced him to the evil that is Manhunt. He's loving every second of it the sick bastard. BWA HA HA HA HA HA!!! Anywho, a little update. I was able to get my hands of Ninja Gaiden for X-Box. It's like Devil May Cry with Ninjas. I f'n LOVE it. The adreninlaine rush is incredible, and with a few short button combos, you can have dead bodies everywhere, ninja style! I highly reccomend it. It even brings back the nostalgic feelings of the previos 3 Ninja Gaiden games from Nintendo. I love flashback stuff, makes me feel young again. *Reminds self he's gonna be 23 in July* 23!! I am so freakin old!! Someone get me my wheelchair...and where are my pills!? My friend and I are trading off some stuff, so I'll have new stuff to play in addition to the already addicting Ninjas. Games like Max Payne 2, Panzer Dragoon Orta, Star Wars Jedi Academy and the Yu-Gi game for x-box. I should be just fine...hee hee hee. Actually, I'm surprised to hear from you guys at all. It's midterm/finals season isn't it? What are you doing online! Study damn you! I didn't and look where I am! I'm writing a blog at nearly 23 for crying out loud. Don't be like me kids, Stay in school, don't do drugs. and always wear clean underwear. Personal experience on that one. All right, that should be enough for you kiddies. This is Elder Knight Akren Slaymore, coming to you live via satilite from West Virginia saying Good night!

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Apr 12, 2004

Christian Violence and High-Stakes Gambling: Isn't that what Easter is all about?

Ah Spring. A time of rebirth, warmth, and friends. A time of awakening. Also a good time to teach young'ens the real meaning of Easter. At least thats what one youth minister in Pennslyvania decided to do. He held a small pre-easter service the Sunday before Easter. At said service, performers came out from behind the altar. One was dressed as the Easter Bunny. This got the kids and parents attending all excited. It was short lived. The remaining performers proceeded to flog the Easter Bunny with a whip a la "The Passion of Christ", break his knees and crucify the rabbit. All the while the minister was shouting "THERE IS NO EASTER BUNNY!! THERE IS NO EASTER BUNNY!!" Kids were tramatized, parents were shocked and disgusted, and many walked out. The minister offered no apology, but simply this statement: "This service was not meant to offend, but instead to teach kids what Easter is really about. Our Lord Jesus and not the Easter Bunny" The amount of therapy bills this minister is about to recieve might teach him the true meaning of the word "lawsuit". And besides, of COURSE there's an Easer Bunny. How else would all those eggs get out of your fridge and onto your lawn Easter morning? Sheesh...no Easter Bunny...what a dumbass..

The other thing you think about when you think Easter is risking it all! Thats precisly what a man from England did just this past weekend. He sold everything he owned (and I mean EVERYTHING!) and had about 75,000 pounds. (about 170,000 American) This guy sold everything, hs car, his house, his clothes. This guy owned nothing when he went to Vegas. He stood in a casino in a rented tux and bet all his money on one spin of the Roulette wheel. The man bet his entire life on red.....AND THE MOTHERFUCKER WON!!! He doubled his money (becoming something around 200, 000 American) and walked out with his winnings. It's this kind of stupid person that needs to win a Darwin award by getting hit by a truck on the way out. Although it kinda makes me wanna do that. I got a bunch of Yu-Gi-Oh cards I could E-bay, and bet all that money on one hand of blackjack.

*Comes out of stupid people mode*

Ok, I'm here. Boy what a bunch of loons eh?^ Anyway, got a few real-life things to mention. So I'm gonna do it all in one paragragh with no explinations. ready? Got my taxes ready. Those are a pain in the butt. Wanna see the new Punisher movie. Maybe this Friday? Punisher kicks ass. Whoever plays Punisher could probably be Solid Snake in a Metal Gear movie. Trying to get better in chess cuz I suck. Playing a lot of Norrath, still want Ninja Gaiden, and Harvest Moon is incredible. *whew* There, I think I got it all out. Till next time Bloggites! FUEGO!

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Apr 7, 2004

Hey! Lookie that! I'm not dead! (no Mateo, that doesn't mean you can still have my stereo...)

Yup. As hard as it may be to believe, I'm not dead. Well, the reason for that is because I didn't venture into DC after all. Let me put it in perspctive for ya. Monday was Kitty's concert, but due to wheather being too cold, the concert was canceled and thier entire schedule was thrown askew. Therefore, they tried to cram a lot of sightseeing into a small timeframe. They really were not at any place for more than an hour, so I would of spent all day chasing them. Kitty wasn't even sure if dinnwer at the ESPN zone was still going to happen. Turns out it did, and I missed another opportunity. RAWR! FFT! So I actually spent both Monday and Tuesday at home, playing games, and text messaging with Kitty using the cell phone. It wasn't meeting her face to face, but it was a small vacation, and playing games all day is no problem by me. :) Anyway, I figure this isn't gonna be the only time we're ever going to have to meet up anyway. Maybe I'll have better luck if I head to Washington instead of trying to snoop in on a high school's band trip. Makes the teachers all paranoid.

Anyway, I promised the return of "Proof Stupid People Exist" and here it is!
"I'm sorry, I must have the wrong house"
A man and woman met and started talking talking in a chat room. Not just any chat room. A rape fantasy chat room. Yes, apparently these rooms actually exist. The two people decide to make thier fantasies come true and agree that the man will come to the woman's apartment, and proceed to "rape" her. Well, dumbass flies over, goes to that apartment complex, and ends up breaking into the wrong apartment. I know what you're thinking, but don't worry, justice prevails. The apartment that was broken into belonged to a 25 year old co-ed college student, who undoubtly, got a little freaked out when this guy breaks in and tries to rape her. The student fights back, more than what the guy was expecting, and thinks something is wrong, so he says something like "what's your screen name?" the girl, utterly confused now replies "what are you talking about? Screen name? I don't even own a computer!" The man was caught by police and charged with attempted rape, breaking and entering, and even possession of illegal substances (it was in his car). Dumbass here could of done a few things to prevent all this. 1. Use Mapquest to verify address and apartment. 2. Make sure the person was home, and it was the right person by knocking, introducing themselves, etc. and 3. BY NOT F#%^ING HANGING AROUND IN RAPE FANTASY CHAT ROOMS! God! I can't believe those things actually exist!

"Toughest....Woman....Ever"

A woman in Mexico was pregnat with her child. This woman lives in a bad area with no power, no running water, and bad sanitation areas. She had previously lost a child during labor because the nearest hospital is 8 hours away. So with this current pregnancy, she felt the baby start to push. She had no time to waste, so she took 3 shots of liqour, grabbed a kitchen knife and gave herself her own C-section. She successfully passed the baby, handed it to another one of her children, told them to call the hospital, and passed out. The paramedics arrived, stiched the woman up, and took mom and new baby to the hospital. Both mom and baby are doing excellent. HOLY CRAP! This woman actually cut into herself to birth her own child! I should point out though, that the surgeon general does not reccomend doing this on your own, and to call paramedics if you can't get to the hospital. Basically, don't try this at home kids.! And she did it with only 3 shots of liquor! I think it was tequila, hell, it'd HAVE to be if I was gonna do something like that.

"Attention K-mart shoppers...You're all morons!!"
While purusing the mall, I took the time to look at all the fine print on a few objects. Apparantly the companies nowadays cater to the idiots of the world. Take a look:

on a hair dryer-"do not use while sleeping"

on a bar of Dial soap-"Use like regular soap"

on Swanson frozen dinners-"Serving suggestion: Defrost"

on Tescu's Tiramusu dessert (printed on bottom)-"Do not turn upside down"

on some bread pudding-"product will be hot after heating"

packaging on a Rowenta iron-"Do not iron clothes on body"

on some children's cough medecine-"Do not attempt to operate heavy machinery after taking this medication"

on Nytol sleep aid-"Caution: may cause drowsiness"

On most brands of Christmas lights -- "For indoor or outdoor use only."

On a Japanese food processor -- "Not to be used for the other use."

On a child's Superman costume -- "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."

I personally like that last one.

A few other tid-bits of info. Calling all Star Wars fans! Episode 3 has a release date! May 19th 2005! And guess what? The line started 5 minitues ago. Better hurry! (that oughta keep the dorks out of the comic stores...)

Also, a warning: Never do a Google image search for "Carbuncle". Yopu've been warned...

Mateo has picked himself up Dance Dance Revolution, while I just (finally) beat Manhunt on Tuesday. He thinks DDR is harder, while I disagree. So the gauntlet has been thrown. He will play Manhunt and I will try DDR. I'll even kick it up a notch and do it in public at the arcade! (horrifed gasps from the audiance) Eh? Whaddaya think of that Mateo? Top that!

And so, my gigantic update to complete. I leave you with this word of wisdom: FUEGO!!!!!!!

Posted at 08:50 pm by RKnight718
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Apr 4, 2004

Yay! I'm gonna get lost tomorrow!

Not on purpose mind you. Just...feel like if I break my concentration for a second, I'll lose my sense of direction and be hopelessly lost in DC forever! Agh! Why am I going into DC? Thats where Kitty's gonna be! Yay! I'm going to try and meet her and see her performance at the FDR memorial, then hang out with her for lunch. Thats around 1 to 2. Then I have to kill time until about 4 or 5 an meet her at ESPN Zone. What am I gonna do for *counts fingers* 3 HOURS IN DC? Get mugged a few dozen times most likely. If you all don't hear a report after this entry, assume I'm dead. Being of sound mind and body, I turn this blog over to Squire Mateo in the event of my non-return. Anyway, I have off work for tomorrow and Tuesday, so maybe I can get lost again Tuesday and meet up with her at the Smithsonian? Worth a shot. Depends how bad I am after tomorrow. Pray for me everybody, I'm heading into the lion's den. I'll have the return of "Proof Stupid People Exist" soon. Got a lot of new material. Boy, just when you think they are learning thier lesson they go and do something else stupid.

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Apr 1, 2004

My first pictures!

Woot! Pictures! Thanks Mark! This is a pic Lenalia sent me and I colored it. It took me a whole weekend and MS Paint, going pixel by pixel. Pretty bad-ass eh? Call it Akren and Lenalia, but without the green lizard skin for Akren. But now I can do pictures! Say good-by to your bandwidth! Bwa ha ha ha ha! Damn I'm Evil...Hello, I'm Dar'el!

Posted at 09:17 pm by RKnight718
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