Just finished watching apollo 13 with the family . . . WOW. I've always known the story, but watching this movie was worth it!
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
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I have been fortunate . . .
Look, I am an adult and I think that I am sensitive to other people and how they go about their business. I respect people and their private lives. I don't call after 8 PM and I don't call before 9 AM. Hell, sometimes I don't call, I just write an e-mail and I then wait for the response.
Whenever I send an invite via Facebook, I tell the person that I want to be friends with, who I am and why I want to be friends. I think I am rather clear about it. I make no bones about it and the person accepts or doesn't. The only time I don't ask, is if I know the person.
I have been friends with someone on Facebook for some time and I finally asked them if they would do the radio program since they have a movie premiering in late January 2011. In the note, I told him who I was and I asked him to do the program. Within minutes of the e-mail, I was blocked and I did not get a response! Wow. In the note, I even stated that if it was inappropriate for me to contact him via his Facebook account, I asked for forgiveness and if he could direct me to the proper person so that I could contact him for an interview!
I have a radio program that is growing in size and popularity and I believe, his fan base would have attended this interview and would have appreciated the chance to interact with him.
I guess not.
It is not for me to say who it was, but I will say this: as this program grows and as it gains popularity, I won't forget this snub. I just don't forget stuff like that, but I won't be out to slam the individual, but really, he didn't have to be a jerk about it.
Speaking of snubs, I was also snubbed by Michael Hinman from SyFyPortal - he said that he would be on back in 2009 and he just didn't show. Never called, never showed. Now, I see, his radio program is back, yet again. He states: "We're back!" How many times is this now, three, four times that you go away and then come back? Just watch, his radio program will stop again and down the road, he'll declare: "We're back!"
Lame.
Oh and all of my interviews are live, not recorded.
Oh, I also found out that the audience numbers for NDB Media are more than his. I also know because he doesn't state them as I do. Too bad, mine are real, yours are . . . well, small - I guess that is why you go away and then come back again and again. Try again.
Whenever I send an invite via Facebook, I tell the person that I want to be friends with, who I am and why I want to be friends. I think I am rather clear about it. I make no bones about it and the person accepts or doesn't. The only time I don't ask, is if I know the person.
I have been friends with someone on Facebook for some time and I finally asked them if they would do the radio program since they have a movie premiering in late January 2011. In the note, I told him who I was and I asked him to do the program. Within minutes of the e-mail, I was blocked and I did not get a response! Wow. In the note, I even stated that if it was inappropriate for me to contact him via his Facebook account, I asked for forgiveness and if he could direct me to the proper person so that I could contact him for an interview!
I have a radio program that is growing in size and popularity and I believe, his fan base would have attended this interview and would have appreciated the chance to interact with him.
I guess not.
It is not for me to say who it was, but I will say this: as this program grows and as it gains popularity, I won't forget this snub. I just don't forget stuff like that, but I won't be out to slam the individual, but really, he didn't have to be a jerk about it.
Speaking of snubs, I was also snubbed by Michael Hinman from SyFyPortal - he said that he would be on back in 2009 and he just didn't show. Never called, never showed. Now, I see, his radio program is back, yet again. He states: "We're back!" How many times is this now, three, four times that you go away and then come back? Just watch, his radio program will stop again and down the road, he'll declare: "We're back!"
Lame.
Oh and all of my interviews are live, not recorded.
Oh, I also found out that the audience numbers for NDB Media are more than his. I also know because he doesn't state them as I do. Too bad, mine are real, yours are . . . well, small - I guess that is why you go away and then come back again and again. Try again.
Star Trek: Excelsior releases latest episode!
Some days, you get the bear. Some days, the bear turns out to be a member of your crew. The Sword of Damocles, Part IV, "The Infestation", is available now in the Episodes library!
Head over to Star Trek: Excelsior for additional details!
Head over to Star Trek: Excelsior for additional details!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
News on Disneyland's California Adventure
The Los Angeles Times has a report on the construction details for Disneyland's California Adventure here:
LA Times Story
Much is happening at the park. Hope you guys make it and if you do, let us know, we'd love to join you guys!
Oh - Merry Christmas to all.
The Noriega Family
Giselle, Ariel, Margarita & Roger
LA Times Story
Much is happening at the park. Hope you guys make it and if you do, let us know, we'd love to join you guys!
Oh - Merry Christmas to all.
The Noriega Family
Giselle, Ariel, Margarita & Roger
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
DOJ and the Empire
Variety.com is reporting that DOJ is investigating Lucasfilm.
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Family and Friends
As this weekend comes to an end, I still have a smile on my face. While it may be raining and boy, it continues to rain, I am so thrilled. I figured the weekend was going to be a blast, but little did I know it was going to be this good.
Friday, I spent the evening with my brothers from the seminary, saw several for this time since 1985. Bird Solis! Wow! I am glad that Selva and I were able to get up there in the foul weather. Selva's vehicle broke down, in the shadow of Dodger Stadium, not far from my place of employment - Broadway and 19th! AAA picked us up and after that, three hours later, we then drove north - I should have taken my vehicle, like I suggested, Selva! Great seeing Ignacio, Will, Francisco, Hipolito, Jerry, Bird, Albert and of course, Anthony.
On Saturday morning, not two hours after I got home, we premiered a brand-new sports program - "The Professionals". Lenny Melnick, Tim McLeod and Sonny Clark, joined me and the Big Dog! "The Sports Reporters" had better watch out!
Later that evening, we were visited by my wife's side of the family and we BBQ'd! We had our very own Tommy's burgers. You can buy the chili and take it home! We did and Maggie worked her magic! Thanks Jose, Lizette, Damian, Sergio, Sandra, Stephanie and Stacey for spending a great evening with us! I'll get the money back, Sergio! Playing Texas Hold 'em was lots of fun. Finished real late too.
Sunday morning, I cooked breakfast - I do so once a year and my brave seminary family comes to visit. We met early in the morning and went well into the afternoon. I love you guys! Tony, Stacey, Nate, Jorge, Peter and Crusher! We had a blast and the morning passed so quickly, that we just couldn't believe it by the time one o-clock rolled around.
I thank Maggie, Ariel and Giselle for doing all that they did. I love you guys, too!
Oh, good think the Raiders won. I didn't watch the game, but I am soooooooo happy they pulled it out.
Now, I can't wait to visit with Albert, his family and the brothers that show on January 2, at his house. Disneyland will have to wait for a while.
Thanks guys, I had a blast. I will not, soon, forget this weekend.
Friday, I spent the evening with my brothers from the seminary, saw several for this time since 1985. Bird Solis! Wow! I am glad that Selva and I were able to get up there in the foul weather. Selva's vehicle broke down, in the shadow of Dodger Stadium, not far from my place of employment - Broadway and 19th! AAA picked us up and after that, three hours later, we then drove north - I should have taken my vehicle, like I suggested, Selva! Great seeing Ignacio, Will, Francisco, Hipolito, Jerry, Bird, Albert and of course, Anthony.
On Saturday morning, not two hours after I got home, we premiered a brand-new sports program - "The Professionals". Lenny Melnick, Tim McLeod and Sonny Clark, joined me and the Big Dog! "The Sports Reporters" had better watch out!
Later that evening, we were visited by my wife's side of the family and we BBQ'd! We had our very own Tommy's burgers. You can buy the chili and take it home! We did and Maggie worked her magic! Thanks Jose, Lizette, Damian, Sergio, Sandra, Stephanie and Stacey for spending a great evening with us! I'll get the money back, Sergio! Playing Texas Hold 'em was lots of fun. Finished real late too.
Sunday morning, I cooked breakfast - I do so once a year and my brave seminary family comes to visit. We met early in the morning and went well into the afternoon. I love you guys! Tony, Stacey, Nate, Jorge, Peter and Crusher! We had a blast and the morning passed so quickly, that we just couldn't believe it by the time one o-clock rolled around.
I thank Maggie, Ariel and Giselle for doing all that they did. I love you guys, too!
Oh, good think the Raiders won. I didn't watch the game, but I am soooooooo happy they pulled it out.
Now, I can't wait to visit with Albert, his family and the brothers that show on January 2, at his house. Disneyland will have to wait for a while.
Thanks guys, I had a blast. I will not, soon, forget this weekend.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wikileaks.org
Well, it seems that wikileaks.org is down, completely gone. There is a mirror site that is now hosting the information from this site.
While I do not agree with the publication of sensitive and secret documents, I place the blame on the US government that does not have a more secure system, i.e. one that does not use the internet and two, why can some idiot download the history of the US's missives as easily as he did?
As an American, I am pissed, but hey, I am not crying about it other than to say - we better get our security act together. We had better get off the internet, create our own internet for government use that no civilian can access and no user access that can download files.
Wikileaks, I don't agree with you, but I can not begrudge you either.
While I do not agree with the publication of sensitive and secret documents, I place the blame on the US government that does not have a more secure system, i.e. one that does not use the internet and two, why can some idiot download the history of the US's missives as easily as he did?
As an American, I am pissed, but hey, I am not crying about it other than to say - we better get our security act together. We had better get off the internet, create our own internet for government use that no civilian can access and no user access that can download files.
Wikileaks, I don't agree with you, but I can not begrudge you either.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
All I ask is for a Tall Ship and star to steer her by . . .
Trouble is brewing in the southern ocean.
Sea Sheppard has been warned and now, Sea Sheppard responds . . .
Sea Sheppard Editorial of Japanese Tactics
Sea Sheppard has been warned and now, Sea Sheppard responds . . .
Sea Sheppard Editorial of Japanese Tactics
ESPN News - AP source: P Cliff Lee...
ESPN News - AP source: P Cliff Lee reaches preliminary agreement on contract with Phillies
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Monday, December 13, 2010
Richard Holbrooke
Veteran U.S. diplomat Richard Holbrooke has passed away, he was 69 years old.
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
ESPN News - Giants-Vikings moved...
ESPN News - Giants-Vikings moved to Detroit's Ford Field Monday at 7:20 pm ET due to collapse of Metrodome roof
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
My grandmother . . .
Today, nine years ago, you left us.
I will never forget when that call came in, late at night. I knew the call, when it rang, it was bad news. Alma told me that you had just passed away. We had just left, not one hour earlier and upon reaching home, we received the news.
I am sorry I was not there when you left us and I do think of you often. I remember your kindness and your love to us all. Flawed you may have been, it was only because your love blinded you to have patience and tolerance for one and all.
I will forever remember how the migrant workers would visit your home and you would cook a meal for them and send them on their way. How you never turned anyone away and how you gave everything you had for your family.
My two girls remember you and still smile when I speak of you and for that, I can only give thanks and regret that they did not have you for more time.
I miss you and still think of you, but you were with me for 32 years and for that, I can only give thanks for having you in my life. Today and each day, on the 9th of December, I go back and live in the memories that you gave me.
I never did tell you that we almost named Ariel for you. Aurelia, she could have been. In many ways, she is you, loving and caring and tolerant for one and all. You gave that to her. We still have that - from you.
Aurelia. You left this earth on December 9, 2001. You still live in my heart and my mind.
I will never forget when that call came in, late at night. I knew the call, when it rang, it was bad news. Alma told me that you had just passed away. We had just left, not one hour earlier and upon reaching home, we received the news.
I am sorry I was not there when you left us and I do think of you often. I remember your kindness and your love to us all. Flawed you may have been, it was only because your love blinded you to have patience and tolerance for one and all.
I will forever remember how the migrant workers would visit your home and you would cook a meal for them and send them on their way. How you never turned anyone away and how you gave everything you had for your family.
My two girls remember you and still smile when I speak of you and for that, I can only give thanks and regret that they did not have you for more time.
I miss you and still think of you, but you were with me for 32 years and for that, I can only give thanks for having you in my life. Today and each day, on the 9th of December, I go back and live in the memories that you gave me.
I never did tell you that we almost named Ariel for you. Aurelia, she could have been. In many ways, she is you, loving and caring and tolerant for one and all. You gave that to her. We still have that - from you.
Aurelia. You left this earth on December 9, 2001. You still live in my heart and my mind.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Jaime McCourt has ownership stake in the Dodgers
Attorney: Judge rules marital deal making Frank McCourt sole LA Dodgers owner is invalid.
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Monday, December 6, 2010
ESPN News - Former Cowboys QB and...
ESPN News - Former Cowboys QB and Monday Night Football icon Don Meredith, 72, died Sunday of a brain haemorrhage.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Where is the America I knew?
Look, I am empathetic, but really - 99 weeks of unemployment insurance? What happened to the America I knew?
America is about working hard to accomplish something, to make something of yourself. Now, we subsidize everyone and everything! When does it end?
Now, things are just out of control. Don't ask me if I 'feel' for people that are without work. Of course I do. I feel for them the exact same way that 'they' would feel for me.
There, you know how I feel.
Oh, and if you want to borrow money - just go over to Prosper.com - I will gladly lend money via that website. I have, numerous times. So don't ask because I am through withlending giving money away. Yeah, that means you, BAM and Angel Fan.
Yeah, Roger is rather angry right now. Usually, when Roger puts it in writing, he has had it.
Have a great day!!!
America is about working hard to accomplish something, to make something of yourself. Now, we subsidize everyone and everything! When does it end?
Now, things are just out of control. Don't ask me if I 'feel' for people that are without work. Of course I do. I feel for them the exact same way that 'they' would feel for me.
There, you know how I feel.
Oh, and if you want to borrow money - just go over to Prosper.com - I will gladly lend money via that website. I have, numerous times. So don't ask because I am through with
Yeah, Roger is rather angry right now. Usually, when Roger puts it in writing, he has had it.
Have a great day!!!
"Throat of Fire"
In Ecuador, the volcano "Throat of Fire", has erupted.
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Saturday, December 4, 2010
ESPN News - ESPNNewYork.
ESPN News - ESPNNewYork.com: Yankees and SS Derek Jeter agree to new contract reportedly worth $51M over 3 years
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Leslie Nielson
Leslie Nielson, 84, has passed away. He died from complications due to pneumonia.
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wikileaks and their DOS event
Ladies and Gentleman, no matter your opinion, our diplomatic missives should not and can not be made public. It seems that the damage is done as several news agencies have the missives and are commenting on them.
We refuse to post them as we will not be a party to this.
We support the DOS that is taking place against Wikileaks.org
We actively support this and we do not know for how long it will take place, but we will continue to support the DOS event against wikileaks.org
We do not know where this DOS initiated nor the responsible party, but we are thrilled at the news.
We refuse to post them as we will not be a party to this.
We support the DOS that is taking place against Wikileaks.org
We actively support this and we do not know for how long it will take place, but we will continue to support the DOS event against wikileaks.org
We do not know where this DOS initiated nor the responsible party, but we are thrilled at the news.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Brad Childress is gone!
Well, sports fans, the Minnesota Vikings are eating the contract of Brad Childress . . . Coaches that run teams usually don't do very well. Now, Childress is gone and management has only themselves to blame.
Is Favre next? He should be, but hey, he'll leave when he wants and once he realises that the tears we shed for him were in fact masking the laughter and contempt we hold for him.
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The holiday season
Well, thanksgiving is here and the hypocrite that I am is now showing forth - tis the time to be one, I always so.
Mostly kidding aside, we hope you have a wonderful holiday and should you choose to spend it with family or on your own, we hope that the time is spent well. A rejuvenation, of sorts, for one and all.
Happy Thanksgiving from NDB Media.
P.S. If Rammy makes up his mind soon, we even have a holiday gift for you all!
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
G-Mo and the mile
My daughter just ran the mile in 10:35 and finished 11th! Woot!
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Friday, November 12, 2010
My County Anniversary
Today, I celebrate my 19-year anniversary with the County of Los Angeles. Wow. I am at the half-way mark of my career and from now on, fewer days await.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Harry Potter review at Variety
Here is the first and most complex review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I, here.
There are spoilers, so beware.
There are spoilers, so beware.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
English on ESPN and all sports
You may have read my post on Facebook. If you haven't, it's your loss. Besides that, here are few lines that absolutely get my goat in sports:
"We have a busted play."
"He has had moderate success over the middle" and "He has been sixty-two percent successful going up the middle."
"He is going to run him out there to pitch the next inning or two."
"He says that."
A personal dislike:
"Baseknock to right." While that may not be grammatically incorrect, there is no such thing in baseball, you unintelligible ignoramus.
One thing, that I can state with a confidence level of 68% is: "Athletes that become radio/tv personalities are physical beings only. Their mental faculties are something akin to having your labor force out on strike - nothing happen.
"We have a busted play."
"He has had moderate success over the middle" and "He has been sixty-two percent successful going up the middle."
"He is going to run him out there to pitch the next inning or two."
"He says that."
A personal dislike:
"Baseknock to right." While that may not be grammatically incorrect, there is no such thing in baseball, you unintelligible ignoramus.
One thing, that I can state with a confidence level of 68% is: "Athletes that become radio/tv personalities are physical beings only. Their mental faculties are something akin to having your labor force out on strike - nothing happen.
Friday, November 5, 2010
3.8 earthquake strikes SoCal!
Details at www.blogalkradio.com/ndbmedia
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Domestic Affairs
With respect to my diocesan brothers and to my spouse, the priestly vow of celibacy is not a big deal.
It is a glorious practice and one that is required.
I could have done it.
Now, the issue of four times a week is reasonable, just subject to on the spot negotiations.
I have stated my position. Let the conversation begin . . .
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Carly Fiorina is hospitalized
U-S Senate candidate Carly Fiorina hospitalized for infection related to reconstructive breast cancer surgery.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The Rain
I hear the cars pass and I can hear the water on the roadway. It reminds me of the rain from the day before, when the water from the sky took the dirty air, the dirt on my vehicle and cleansed it all in a natural process. I love mother earth and when it rains, I know she loves us.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
2010 Election
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Monday, October 11, 2010
MGM saved?
From the Los Angeles Times:
Los Angeles Times | Oct. 11, 2010 8:10 p.m. PT
BREAKING: Lions Gate Makes New Merger Proposal to MGM Lenders
In a surprise move, Lions Gate Entertainment has made another merger proposal to MGM lenders, potentially upsetting a proposed pre-packaged bankruptcy plan that would hand debt-holders about 95% of the studio, according to people close to the matter.
Lions Gate's proposal, which would give MGM lenders a 55% stake in the merged company, would combine Hollywood's leading independent movie and television studio with one of industry's oldest, but financially crippled studios with an extensive film library.
The proposed merger could also be a defensive move on the part of Lions Gate management, which has been under assault by dissident shareholder Carl Icahn for more than a year.
More at: www.latimes.com/companytown
Los Angeles Times | Oct. 11, 2010 8:10 p.m. PT
BREAKING: Lions Gate Makes New Merger Proposal to MGM Lenders
In a surprise move, Lions Gate Entertainment has made another merger proposal to MGM lenders, potentially upsetting a proposed pre-packaged bankruptcy plan that would hand debt-holders about 95% of the studio, according to people close to the matter.
Lions Gate's proposal, which would give MGM lenders a 55% stake in the merged company, would combine Hollywood's leading independent movie and television studio with one of industry's oldest, but financially crippled studios with an extensive film library.
The proposed merger could also be a defensive move on the part of Lions Gate management, which has been under assault by dissident shareholder Carl Icahn for more than a year.
More at: www.latimes.com/companytown
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Drill Breaks Through!
Wow! News is coming in that the miners in Chile have reported that the drill that is drilling the rescue hole has broken into their rescue space!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
It is as simple as this . . .
Look, it is election season again and the choices are numerous.
The reality is this: Since 2008, nothing has changed.
The choice is this: Democrats protect workers/families and Republicans protect business. Everything else is just noise.
What do you want? Vote what you want. Republicans defend all related to business. Democrats defend the values of the workers.
We need a third choice to keep 'em honest and that is the real fight.
The reality is this: Since 2008, nothing has changed.
The choice is this: Democrats protect workers/families and Republicans protect business. Everything else is just noise.
What do you want? Vote what you want. Republicans defend all related to business. Democrats defend the values of the workers.
We need a third choice to keep 'em honest and that is the real fight.
Meg Whitman is just another republican . . .
The news coming from Gloria Allred is very interesting. Meg Whitman employed an illegal immigrant (undocumented worker) for 9 years and has proof of payment! Doesn't matter if the claims of abuse of horrible working conditions are true . . . she broke the law! Why does this woman have so much money? Because she won't pay a fair rate, which, I might add: Is in the law. It is called: minimum wage.
Yet another Republican doing what they do best: "Watch what I say and not, what I do."
Yet another Republican doing what they do best: "Watch what I say and not, what I do."
Sunday, August 29, 2010
My fruits and vegetables came to me . . .
Just a short while ago, someone knocked on my door - my wife asked if I was going to ignore the bible thumpers at the door. I did not hear 'em, so I decided to open the door - prepared for the practiced lesson by the rookies that use my household, me, as a battlefield training ground. I studied the belief systems of the world for four years and to this day, I still do - I know more than they know about their own beliefs.
I walked to the door, wondering why I did not hear the call to battle, but expectantly moved to take my position on the field of battle. I opened the door and much to my surprise AND disappointment, the believers were not to be found and waiting in their stead was a short, dark-skinned, older gentleman. He looked up and immediately asked for my forgiveness for interrupting on this fine day.
He immediately told me that he was from Guatemala and he was traveling to Fresno - for obvious reasons that did not need to be stated. Really, who in the hell travels to Fresno? He must be a migrant worker. An illegal. Undocumented Worker. As you may know from me, I prefer Illegal.
He asked for help so that he could continue to travel north and he wondered if we could provide him such.
I asked him to take a seat on the porch and to wait - "I'll see what we can do", I told him in spanish. I moved to the kitchen and my wonderful Margarita was already moving. It was not a question of being able to provide him some help, it would be a question of much we could.
We quickly packed him a few drinks, some vegetables, some comfort food and a few dollars for his perilous journey. Both my wife and I walked out to the porch, she carried the bag of edibles and I carried the drinks. Upon seeing us emerge from our home, he politely, but swiftly made for the bag of food! Smart man, I must say! He readily accepted it and thanked us.
I asked his name. Samuel. I asked the name of the city and he told me. He thanked me again and I wished him well, he thanked us and I reached out to shake his hand. He took it and did not smile, but he looked into my eyes and expressed his gratitude for the little that we had given him.
He turned on his heal and he made his way north, to Fresno. I imagine that he would travel a ways first, to a open space or alley to eat some of that which we had given him. Fresno is, at least, 200 miles away, if not more. He won't make it today and he won't make it on the pittance that we shared with him.
Since I can remember, living with my grandmother as I did for a good deal of my young life, I remember many souls knocking on our door and asking for help. My grandmother was retired and she would tell them that she did not have money, but that she would cook them a meal - usually a burrito or egg sandwich. It happened so often, that I believed and to this day, still do, that amongst those traveling north - they knew of a kindred spirit that lived on Hay Street, in that big, white house. They knew that if nothing else, you could find a hot meal, a reminder of when life was simpler and of being back home, where you could visit with family and friends and find a hot meal.
The house was white, the biggest one on the block and they always came. They continued to come after she moved and we lived there. I wonder if they still go that house? No matter, it happens here and the house we live in, was also white and I wonder if indeed, they come to my house, our house for the same.
I am against illegal immigration for the obvious reasons and not because they take jobs from my fellow citizens, but because I am against hypocrisy. Americans bitch and bitch about the cost of food and don't realize that if these people did not do these jobs, their food would be that much more expensive. Illegal immigration is bad because business is the culprit here. Not the illegal. The illegal goes to Fresno to work because industry pays them. Industry pays the immigrant because they have to compete with others in an economy that is squeezing them from unfair trade practices from around the world.
Pay a worker a wage, decent hours and compete. America can not compete with places that pays workers a dollar a day and where they work 14 to 16 hours a day. That is unfair trade.
No matter. If you like you cheap food, stop your bitching and leave the immigrant alone. You still wouldn't do the job that Samuel does. You couldn't.
A human being came to my door and asked me for help so that he could, in essence, work for me . . . and you.
I walked to the door, wondering why I did not hear the call to battle, but expectantly moved to take my position on the field of battle. I opened the door and much to my surprise AND disappointment, the believers were not to be found and waiting in their stead was a short, dark-skinned, older gentleman. He looked up and immediately asked for my forgiveness for interrupting on this fine day.
He immediately told me that he was from Guatemala and he was traveling to Fresno - for obvious reasons that did not need to be stated. Really, who in the hell travels to Fresno? He must be a migrant worker. An illegal. Undocumented Worker. As you may know from me, I prefer Illegal.
He asked for help so that he could continue to travel north and he wondered if we could provide him such.
I asked him to take a seat on the porch and to wait - "I'll see what we can do", I told him in spanish. I moved to the kitchen and my wonderful Margarita was already moving. It was not a question of being able to provide him some help, it would be a question of much we could.
We quickly packed him a few drinks, some vegetables, some comfort food and a few dollars for his perilous journey. Both my wife and I walked out to the porch, she carried the bag of edibles and I carried the drinks. Upon seeing us emerge from our home, he politely, but swiftly made for the bag of food! Smart man, I must say! He readily accepted it and thanked us.
I asked his name. Samuel. I asked the name of the city and he told me. He thanked me again and I wished him well, he thanked us and I reached out to shake his hand. He took it and did not smile, but he looked into my eyes and expressed his gratitude for the little that we had given him.
He turned on his heal and he made his way north, to Fresno. I imagine that he would travel a ways first, to a open space or alley to eat some of that which we had given him. Fresno is, at least, 200 miles away, if not more. He won't make it today and he won't make it on the pittance that we shared with him.
Since I can remember, living with my grandmother as I did for a good deal of my young life, I remember many souls knocking on our door and asking for help. My grandmother was retired and she would tell them that she did not have money, but that she would cook them a meal - usually a burrito or egg sandwich. It happened so often, that I believed and to this day, still do, that amongst those traveling north - they knew of a kindred spirit that lived on Hay Street, in that big, white house. They knew that if nothing else, you could find a hot meal, a reminder of when life was simpler and of being back home, where you could visit with family and friends and find a hot meal.
The house was white, the biggest one on the block and they always came. They continued to come after she moved and we lived there. I wonder if they still go that house? No matter, it happens here and the house we live in, was also white and I wonder if indeed, they come to my house, our house for the same.
I am against illegal immigration for the obvious reasons and not because they take jobs from my fellow citizens, but because I am against hypocrisy. Americans bitch and bitch about the cost of food and don't realize that if these people did not do these jobs, their food would be that much more expensive. Illegal immigration is bad because business is the culprit here. Not the illegal. The illegal goes to Fresno to work because industry pays them. Industry pays the immigrant because they have to compete with others in an economy that is squeezing them from unfair trade practices from around the world.
Pay a worker a wage, decent hours and compete. America can not compete with places that pays workers a dollar a day and where they work 14 to 16 hours a day. That is unfair trade.
No matter. If you like you cheap food, stop your bitching and leave the immigrant alone. You still wouldn't do the job that Samuel does. You couldn't.
A human being came to my door and asked me for help so that he could, in essence, work for me . . . and you.
Meet The Press and Today
The images of Katrina are mind-boggling. I just remember that fateful Thursday, when America could no longer stand what we were watching and demanded: "Where is the help?"
We have all been programmed that in a disaster, we need to plan for three days of supplies. What is not stated, is that three days is the absolute minimum that we should plan to have on hand. The reality is that in a disaster, we need to plan for at least a week.
No matter, the issue this Sunday is remembering what happened in the Gulf Coast over five years ago. I am an American. Damn proud to say as such. I know that as an American, I can expect help when something happens, just as it is in me, as an American, to help others when there is a need. I know that as an American, I will have differing opinions to my neighbors, I will not agree with 'em all too often, but we are still who we are because we believe in our community. Our community is America, the land of opportunity and place where your hard work is rewarded.
Our work is rewarded when we do what we are supposed to do and not expect to get something from someone else. America is the land of opportunity and anyone, anyone can be what they want to be and live the life that they want to live. We do have laws and these laws must be followed and if they are laws that we believe are wrong, we are entitled to judicial action.
I suppose that I had a few more thoughts, but the Sunday morning news shows just killed it. As a person who was educated by some smart people, I am not saying that I AM, I saying some rather smart people did some head-banging to get some awesome concepts into my little TRS-2.3, in that I need to listen. Listen to what your opponent has to say. Engage your opponent, don't attack, but ask for detail. In turn, you must be strong enough to give your own detail and have a conversation. People who yell, are people who are not listened to. Lower the volume, you will be heard unless you are so full of hate that you will either be ignored or followed by people who share your hate.
Why have we come to this point? Hate drives us. How did we get here? No matter, we are here and more importantly, how do we go back? Can we go back?
You bet we can.
How? Let's start listening to one another, let's start talking again. Not over the computer, but in person. We can't listen if we are on our computers all the time. Computers are awesome, but we need to live again.
I dare you. Kill one internet option that you have, and spend more time away from the computer, cable, TV or whatever. Go for a freaking walk to the mall and listen. Listen to what other people have to say and when you have the nerve, answer 'em. Ask them a question. Public conversations are that, public conversations. If it was meant to be private, the dumb bastards would probably text it anyway!
I am canceling Netflix. I am also canceling GameFly. I am canceling one of my digital receivers.
I will now go out today and visit with my mother for a short while and I will take the family with me, somewhere, out there. I will take them with me and keep them away from their Nintendo DS and iPods . . . I know how that go over with them!
We have all been programmed that in a disaster, we need to plan for three days of supplies. What is not stated, is that three days is the absolute minimum that we should plan to have on hand. The reality is that in a disaster, we need to plan for at least a week.
No matter, the issue this Sunday is remembering what happened in the Gulf Coast over five years ago. I am an American. Damn proud to say as such. I know that as an American, I can expect help when something happens, just as it is in me, as an American, to help others when there is a need. I know that as an American, I will have differing opinions to my neighbors, I will not agree with 'em all too often, but we are still who we are because we believe in our community. Our community is America, the land of opportunity and place where your hard work is rewarded.
Our work is rewarded when we do what we are supposed to do and not expect to get something from someone else. America is the land of opportunity and anyone, anyone can be what they want to be and live the life that they want to live. We do have laws and these laws must be followed and if they are laws that we believe are wrong, we are entitled to judicial action.
I suppose that I had a few more thoughts, but the Sunday morning news shows just killed it. As a person who was educated by some smart people, I am not saying that I AM, I saying some rather smart people did some head-banging to get some awesome concepts into my little TRS-2.3, in that I need to listen. Listen to what your opponent has to say. Engage your opponent, don't attack, but ask for detail. In turn, you must be strong enough to give your own detail and have a conversation. People who yell, are people who are not listened to. Lower the volume, you will be heard unless you are so full of hate that you will either be ignored or followed by people who share your hate.
Why have we come to this point? Hate drives us. How did we get here? No matter, we are here and more importantly, how do we go back? Can we go back?
You bet we can.
How? Let's start listening to one another, let's start talking again. Not over the computer, but in person. We can't listen if we are on our computers all the time. Computers are awesome, but we need to live again.
I dare you. Kill one internet option that you have, and spend more time away from the computer, cable, TV or whatever. Go for a freaking walk to the mall and listen. Listen to what other people have to say and when you have the nerve, answer 'em. Ask them a question. Public conversations are that, public conversations. If it was meant to be private, the dumb bastards would probably text it anyway!
I am canceling Netflix. I am also canceling GameFly. I am canceling one of my digital receivers.
I will now go out today and visit with my mother for a short while and I will take the family with me, somewhere, out there. I will take them with me and keep them away from their Nintendo DS and iPods . . . I know how that go over with them!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Nightmares . . .
Damn. I just woke up. Dreams can be violent and vivid. I relived my vehicle accident/wreck again. I had gone 4 nights without one and this morning I had another one and it felt so unbelievably real.
I find myself . . . Jumpy, nervous and aggressive when others are stupid or not paying attention while they are driving.
I know the accident was bad, I just figured the nightmares should have ended by now.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Los Angeles International Airport Light Rail Connection
I was in Portland, Oregon this past weekend, and I must say that I am envious of the light-rail system in Portland. I made use of the Red Line from Portland International, which is at the corner of the terminals, short walk from the baggage claim and it works! Simple to use, convenient and efficient.
I find it disgusting that the politicians that are most talking about a light-rail extension to Los Angeles Airport are simple talking about taking it closer to the airport! Not into the airport as it should be. Right now, the plan is to take it a mile closer to the airport where it will be connected to a future people-mover from the terminals that is not certain to be built!
Why? Right now, the green line comes close, two miles away and you need to take a shuttle into the airport. Soon, if plans come to fruition, it will be one mile away and you will still need to make use of a shuttle! This is set to happen and the people mover is not certain!
Why bother taking it a mile closer? Why waste the money? Take it directly into the airport and centralize it where people can just walk to the line, no shuttle, no people mover and people will use it! It is incredible that those designing this system and those making the decisions are not going to actually use it! Incredible!
People, release yourselves of your stupidity and take the Green Line Extension directly into LAX. Anything else is as they say, a colossal waste of time and money. Do the right thing and take the Green Line directly into the terminal area.
I find it disgusting that the politicians that are most talking about a light-rail extension to Los Angeles Airport are simple talking about taking it closer to the airport! Not into the airport as it should be. Right now, the plan is to take it a mile closer to the airport where it will be connected to a future people-mover from the terminals that is not certain to be built!
Why? Right now, the green line comes close, two miles away and you need to take a shuttle into the airport. Soon, if plans come to fruition, it will be one mile away and you will still need to make use of a shuttle! This is set to happen and the people mover is not certain!
Why bother taking it a mile closer? Why waste the money? Take it directly into the airport and centralize it where people can just walk to the line, no shuttle, no people mover and people will use it! It is incredible that those designing this system and those making the decisions are not going to actually use it! Incredible!
People, release yourselves of your stupidity and take the Green Line Extension directly into LAX. Anything else is as they say, a colossal waste of time and money. Do the right thing and take the Green Line directly into the terminal area.
Friday, February 26, 2010
alert@mobile.live.com / / msnbc.com BREAKING NEWS: 8.3-magnitude earthquake hits near Concepcion, Chile, USGS reports
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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She arrives early to park correctly . . .
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Sports Talk With The Guys . . . looks to have a regular gig!
Sports Talk With The Guys is in final stages of working out a agreement with Binion's Gambling Hall and Casino, to have our program during all major sporting events in Las Vegas! We can't believe this! This is huge! We have tickled pink and we have Sonny Clark, the Couch Potato himself, for making this happen!
Wow! We have you to thank as well. You listen to us, to spend time with us and you make it happen - we thank you and we hope that you continue to enjoy our program.
www.blogtalkradio.com/RadioSportsTalk
www.sportstalkwiththeguys.com
www.noriega.biz
Wow! We have you to thank as well. You listen to us, to spend time with us and you make it happen - we thank you and we hope that you continue to enjoy our program.
www.blogtalkradio.com/RadioSportsTalk
www.sportstalkwiththeguys.com
www.noriega.biz
Happy Birthday, Mikey!
All is good, down here in Chino. The weather is great and the rain just makes it all the better . . .
Monday, February 1, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
In the valley of shadow . . .
Snow in them, thare hills!
Off in the distance, in the hill desert of hesperia, Bam, Mike and Roger see snow on the hills in the distance!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
The door that leads to the day . . .
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Wow, I sure am busy!
The season is off and running and I have lots to do!
In other news, SportsTalkWithTheGuys.com is now online, but the site is under construction.
NDBMedia.com is also online and is also under construction.
We will debut a new radio channel - The Tax Man tomorrow, on Monday, January 25, 2010. The link is here: www.blogtalkradio.com/TheTaxMan
We'll be talking and don't forget: Aaron Douglas of Battlestar Galactica will be joining us on February 8, 2010. That is also the day that I will be at the Los Angeles Convention Center and I am a delegate to the convention, lots to do on that day!
In other news, SportsTalkWithTheGuys.com is now online, but the site is under construction.
NDBMedia.com is also online and is also under construction.
We will debut a new radio channel - The Tax Man tomorrow, on Monday, January 25, 2010. The link is here: www.blogtalkradio.com/TheTaxMan
We'll be talking and don't forget: Aaron Douglas of Battlestar Galactica will be joining us on February 8, 2010. That is also the day that I will be at the Los Angeles Convention Center and I am a delegate to the convention, lots to do on that day!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Rain and sun . . .
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Post #112
I decided to name this post for the number that it is to be ON my blog. 112.
ONE
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two
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Wow. 112 Blog posts? Only?
Great day though. I spent the entire day with the family AND the Dallas Cowboys were beaten this weekend. What could be better? The Yankees winning? Sure, we just did that for the 27th time. How many championships you got?
[The Silence is deafening]
ONE
one
two
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Wow. 112 Blog posts? Only?
Great day though. I spent the entire day with the family AND the Dallas Cowboys were beaten this weekend. What could be better? The Yankees winning? Sure, we just did that for the 27th time. How many championships you got?
[The Silence is deafening]
Saturday, January 16, 2010
I was bored . . .
Conspiracy Theory Link
I was on YouTube and came across a conspiracy theory at Denver International Airport. I have actually been to that airport twice and really, the video is similar in tone to that 9/11 video, "Loose Change", the one full of lies, innuendos and supposition from children that do not read or have time to go to school.
Anyway, have at it.
By the way, here are the lies (a few, at least) of "Loose Change".
I was on YouTube and came across a conspiracy theory at Denver International Airport. I have actually been to that airport twice and really, the video is similar in tone to that 9/11 video, "Loose Change", the one full of lies, innuendos and supposition from children that do not read or have time to go to school.
Anyway, have at it.
By the way, here are the lies (a few, at least) of "Loose Change".
Friday, January 15, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
From the Los Angeles Times . . .
From: Los Angeles Times [mailto:news@e-mail.latimes.com]
Los Angeles Times | Jan. 14, 2010 | 5:05 a.m. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, maintaining that "the next 24 hours is critical'' to saving victims of the Haitian earthquake, says American forces are moving in as swiftly as possible.
"It's a devastating situation,'' she said today in an appearance on CNN. "But we've got a very coordinated, aggressive response going on. We've sent some of our crack search and rescue teams in." It is too early to offer a reliable estimate of the extent of casualties in Haiti, Clinton said.
-- The State Department already has raised $3 million for the Red Cross with a text-messaging line for $10 donations. People can text "Haiti'' to 90999 to donate $10.
-- The U.S. is sending in medical personnel, including teams from Los Angeles County and Orange County. An aircraft carrier is on the way. The U.S. is sending 2,000 Marines to work with international peacekeepers who have served as the security force in the absence of an army.
-- The State Department is running a toll-free telephone hotline for peoplelooking for information about relatives: 1 888 407 4747.
More at: http://latimes.com
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time needs to speed up . . .
Yeah, it is a picture of the watch that i wear and yes, it is a chronometer with the federation seal on it. I am, a citizen of the Federation.Don't judge me.
Day Two of commute . . .
Monday, January 11, 2010
My home away from home.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Big Love . . . Season Three Recap
Check this video out to catch-up: http://www.hbo.com/biglove/video/index.html?maven_playerId=biglove&maven_referralPlaylistId=c64fa2a10b94270e50a5533c64801da165c9f05a&maven_referralObject=13095459
Lots of good stuff and season four premieres tonight at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT. Check out our Special, this evening, at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ndbmedia/2010/01/11/ndb-radio-and-hbos-big-love-join-the-party
Lots of fun for All!
Lots of good stuff and season four premieres tonight at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT. Check out our Special, this evening, at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ndbmedia/2010/01/11/ndb-radio-and-hbos-big-love-join-the-party
Lots of fun for All!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
CNN Breaking News
-- Damage, power outages reported after 6.5-magnitude earthquake off the coast of northern California.
My afternoon . . .
While waiting for the proverbial pinata, I fired up the laptop and G-Mo and I, visited with a old friend.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Lunch!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Kim and the salad . . .
I just saw the advertisement for that salad from Carl's Jr.
The advertisement had Kim in it, selling that item.
Anyway, everyone is still asleep in the house and yes, I am enjoying the peace. I must say that my DVR went to town and did its duty - 19 episodes of Scrubs, most from season 1. Dr. Elliot Reed . . . do you practice for Pacificare?
Kelso to Reed: "For god's sake woman, show some cajones!"
The advertisement had Kim in it, selling that item.
Anyway, everyone is still asleep in the house and yes, I am enjoying the peace. I must say that my DVR went to town and did its duty - 19 episodes of Scrubs, most from season 1. Dr. Elliot Reed . . . do you practice for Pacificare?
Kelso to Reed: "For god's sake woman, show some cajones!"
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