Today has been one of the weirdest days of my life. Well, everyday is weird with me. But today has been especially weird, for some reason. Anyway, let me start explaining in order what happened.
I woke up and did a little school. While I do school, I'm usually on facebook, twitter, and VF. Well, through several websites, I found out something I really wasn't supposed to know. Not bad, just a secret little something. Sorry, but I have to keep it a secret. You most likely wouldn't even care, so lets move on!
Before I left to go get Del Taco for lunch, a drug deal took place right in front of my house. I knew my neighbors did drugs often and buy/sell them, but really? RIGHT in front of my window? I might have to snap a few pictures next time...
So the day goes on, and I head off to work. I'm going down White Lane, right before the freeway, and a wreck happens. A car ran over a motorcycle, and the motorcycle was completely under the car. I passed it before any cops and ambulances were there, but everyone seemed to be fine, and standing on the sidewalk. Glad to see this. Hopefully no serious damage was done.
So I get to work, and I'm on floor. No, that's not the weird part. (A little John's humor there...) The weird part happens when I'm on break. I 'Meal Out' for my 30, and go out to my truck to eat. About 5 minutes before I have to clock back in, I hear a "BANG!" and look up into my rear view mirror. I see a guy by a car, hitting the lock. 2 more "BANGS!" and the thief is in the car, with the alarm sounding. He quickly cuts the wires and the alarm stops. A white car then speeds down the isle, pulls up to the van he broke into, and the guy jumps into the car and they take off. I quickly dial 911 (still sitting in my truck, 1 row over from them..), and begin to explain what happened, where I am, and describe the car and guys. Just then the white car speeds down the isle I was on, and leaves. At this time I'm walking back into work to clock back in so I'm not late. I tell the police department that I work at John's, and they are welcome to come and get me if they need anything. They said they'd send someone out immediately. They did, and thanks to me and another witness, the thieves were caught! It caused quite a stir up at work, but I'm glad no serious damage was done.
This concludes my adventures for today. I guess we'll see what tomorrow brings. Actually, today, since it's already 12:20. Now, I must get ready for bed. Early day at work tomorrow. Goodnight!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Favorite Restaurants
Here are my top 3 favorite restaurants in my town. My favorites must consist of 3 things- 1. Great food. 2. Amazing atmosphere. 3. Great customer service.
So, if you haven't tried these places yet, you need to! Here they are:
Number 3- Panera Bread
A new place to Bakersfield, Panera is a favorite among most.
All the bread is freshly baked, with leftovers sent to the homeless shelter.
Atmosphere is easy-going, cafe style, smooth and calm. A place you can sit for a few hours, drink coffee, and enjoy amazing sandwiches!
Number 2- Elephant Bar
While Elephant Bar is common and in many different cities and states, it's still a favorite place to visit for some food around the world.
The atmosphere and lighting at night really brings out the adventure, with 'safari' style lights outside. And the luggage above your head in the booths make you wonder where you will be traveling with your favorite dish.
Great food, and if you get the right server, they will talk in different accents. Love it!
And for my all time favorite....
Number 1- Coconut Joe's
Travel to the Hawaiian Islands with this restaurant! With "Disney Status" atmosphere, amazing food (my favorite is the fish and chips, or the Honowoowoo bowl), and entertainment, Coconut Joe's is my all time favorite restaurant here in my town. Have a look at what it has to offer-
While there are many other amazing places to eat, these are just my favorites. Some other great places include Narducci's and Woolgrowers. Bakersfield is famous for Basque food. Pickled tongue, anyone?
Do you have a favorite? Let me know!
-Austen
So, if you haven't tried these places yet, you need to! Here they are:
Number 3- Panera Bread
A new place to Bakersfield, Panera is a favorite among most.
All the bread is freshly baked, with leftovers sent to the homeless shelter.
Atmosphere is easy-going, cafe style, smooth and calm. A place you can sit for a few hours, drink coffee, and enjoy amazing sandwiches!
Number 2- Elephant Bar
While Elephant Bar is common and in many different cities and states, it's still a favorite place to visit for some food around the world.
The atmosphere and lighting at night really brings out the adventure, with 'safari' style lights outside. And the luggage above your head in the booths make you wonder where you will be traveling with your favorite dish.
Great food, and if you get the right server, they will talk in different accents. Love it!
And for my all time favorite....
Number 1- Coconut Joe's
Travel to the Hawaiian Islands with this restaurant! With "Disney Status" atmosphere, amazing food (my favorite is the fish and chips, or the Honowoowoo bowl), and entertainment, Coconut Joe's is my all time favorite restaurant here in my town. Have a look at what it has to offer-
While there are many other amazing places to eat, these are just my favorites. Some other great places include Narducci's and Woolgrowers. Bakersfield is famous for Basque food. Pickled tongue, anyone?
Do you have a favorite? Let me know!
-Austen
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Triangle of Life- Earthquake Safety
EXTRACT FROM DOUG COPP'S ARTICLE ON THE: 'TRIANGLE OF LIFE'
>
> My name is Doug Copp. I am the Rescue Chief and Disaster
> Manager of the
> American Rescue Team International (ARTI), the world's most
> experienced
> rescue team. The information in this article will save lives in
> an earthquake.
> I have crawled inside 875 collapsed buildings, worked with
> rescue teams
> from 60 countries, founded rescue teams in several countries,
> and I am a
> member of many rescue teams from many countries..
>
> I was the United Nations expert in Disaster Mitigation for two
> years. I
> have worked at every major disaster in the world since 1985,
> except for
> simultaneous disasters.
>
> The first building I ever crawled inside of was a school in
> Mexico City
> during the 1985 earthquake. Every child was under its desk.
> Every child
> was crushed to the thickness of their bones. They could have
> survived by
> lying down next to their desks in the aisles. It was obscene,
> unnecessary and
> I wondered why the children were not in the aisles. I didn't at
> the time
> know that the children were told to hide under something.
>
> Simply stated, when buildings collapse, the weight of the
> ceilings
> falling upon the objects or furniture inside crushes these
> objects, leaving a
> spac e or void next to them. This space is what I call the
> 'triangle of life'.
> The larger the object, the stronger, the less it will compact.
> The less the
> object compacts, the larger the void, the greater the
> probability that
> the person who is using this void for safety will not be
> injured. The next
> time you watch collapsed buildings, on television, count the
> 'triangles' you
> see formed. They are everywhere. It is the most common shape,
> you will see,
> in a collapsed building.
>
> TIPS FOR EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
>
> 1) Most everyone who simply 'ducks and covers' WHEN BUILDINGS
> COLLAPSE are crushed to death. People who get under objects, like desks or
> cars, are crushed.
>
> 2) Cats, dogs and babies often naturally curl up in the fetal
> position.
> You should too in an earthquake.. It is a natural
> safety/survival instinct. You can survive in a smaller void. Get next to
> an object, next to a sofa, next to a large bulky object that will compress
> slightly but leave a void next to it.
>
> 3) Wooden buildings are the safest type of construction to be
> in during
> an earthquake. Wood is flexible and moves with the force of the
> earthquake.
> If the wooden building does collapse, large survival voids are
> created.
> Also, the wooden building has less concentrated, crushing
> weight. Brick
> buildings will break into individual bricks. Bricks will cause
> many injuries but
> less squashed bodies than concrete slabs.
>
> 4) If you are in bed during the night and an earthquake occurs,
> simply
> roll off the bed. A safe void will exist around the bed. Hotels
> can achieve a
> much greater survival rate in earthquakes, simply by posting a
> sign on The back of the door of every room telling occupants to lie down
> on the floor, next to the bottom of the bed during an earthquake.
>
> 5) If an earthquake happens and you cannot easily escape by
> getting out
> the door or window, then lie down and curl up in the fetal
> position next to
> a sofa, or large chair.
>
> 6) Most everyone who gets under a doorway when buildings
> collapse is
> killed. How? If you stand under a doorway and the doorjamb
> falls forward or
> backward you will be crushed by the ceiling above. If the door
> jam falls sideways you will be cut in half by the doorway. In either case,
> you will be killed!
>
> 7) Never go to the stairs. The stairs have a different 'moment
> of
> frequency' (they swing separately from the main part of the
> building).
> The stairs and remainder of the building continuously bump into
> each
> other until structural failure of the stairs takes place. The
> people who get
> on stairs before they fail are chopped up by the stair treads -
> horribly
> mutilated. Even if the building doesn't collapse, stay away
> from the
> stairs. The stairs are a likely part of the building to be
> damaged. Even if the
> stairs are not collapsed by the earthquake, they may collapse
> later when
> overloaded by fleeing people. They should always be checked for
> safety,
> even when the rest of the building is not damaged.
>
>
> 8) Get Near the Outer Walls Of Buildings Or Outside Of Them If
> Possib le
> - It is much better to be near the outside of the building
> rather than
> the interior. The farther inside you are from the outside
> perimeter of the
> building the greater the probability that your escape route
> will be
> blocked.
>
> 9) People inside of their vehicles are crushed when the road
> above falls
> in an earthquake and crushes their vehicles; which is exactly
> what happened
> with the slabs between the decks of the Nimitz Freeway.. The
> victims of
> the San Francisco earthquake all stayed inside of their
> vehicles. They were
> all killed. They could have easily survived by getting out and
> sitting or
> lying next to their vehicles. Everyone killed would have
> survived if they had
> been able to get out of their cars and sit or lie next to them.
> All the
> crushed cars had voids 3 feet high next to them, except for the
> cars that had
> columns fall directly across them.
>
> 10) I discovered, while crawling inside of collapsed newspaper
> offices
> and other of fices with a lot of paper, that paper does not
> compact.
> Large voids are found surrounding stacks of paper.
>
> Spread the word and save someone's life... The Entire world is
> experiencing natural calamities so be prepared!
>
> 'We are but angels with one wing, it takes two to fly'
>
> In 1996 we made a film, which proved my survival methodology to
> be
> correct. The Turkish Federal Government, City of Istanbul ,
> University of
> Istanbul Case Productions and ARTI cooperated to film this
> practical, scientific
> test. We collapsed a school and a home with 20 mannequins
> inside. Ten
> mannequins did 'duck and cover,' and ten mannequins I used in
> my
> 'triangle of life' survival method. After the simulated
> earthquake collapse we
> crawled through the rubble and entered the building to film and
> document the
> results. The film, in which I practiced my survival techniques
> under
> directly observable, scientific conditions , relevant to
> building collapse, showed there would have been zero percent survival for
> those doing duck
> and cover.
>
> There would likely have been 100 percent survivability for
> people using
> my method of the 'triangle of life.' This film has been seen by
> millions
> of viewers on television in Turkey and the rest of Europe , and
> it was seen
> in the USA , Canada and Latin America on the TV program Real TV.
>
> My name is Doug Copp. I am the Rescue Chief and Disaster
> Manager of the
> American Rescue Team International (ARTI), the world's most
> experienced
> rescue team. The information in this article will save lives in
> an earthquake.
> I have crawled inside 875 collapsed buildings, worked with
> rescue teams
> from 60 countries, founded rescue teams in several countries,
> and I am a
> member of many rescue teams from many countries..
>
> I was the United Nations expert in Disaster Mitigation for two
> years. I
> have worked at every major disaster in the world since 1985,
> except for
> simultaneous disasters.
>
> The first building I ever crawled inside of was a school in
> Mexico City
> during the 1985 earthquake. Every child was under its desk.
> Every child
> was crushed to the thickness of their bones. They could have
> survived by
> lying down next to their desks in the aisles. It was obscene,
> unnecessary and
> I wondered why the children were not in the aisles. I didn't at
> the time
> know that the children were told to hide under something.
>
> Simply stated, when buildings collapse, the weight of the
> ceilings
> falling upon the objects or furniture inside crushes these
> objects, leaving a
> spac e or void next to them. This space is what I call the
> 'triangle of life'.
> The larger the object, the stronger, the less it will compact.
> The less the
> object compacts, the larger the void, the greater the
> probability that
> the person who is using this void for safety will not be
> injured. The next
> time you watch collapsed buildings, on television, count the
> 'triangles' you
> see formed. They are everywhere. It is the most common shape,
> you will see,
> in a collapsed building.
>
> TIPS FOR EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
>
> 1) Most everyone who simply 'ducks and covers' WHEN BUILDINGS
> COLLAPSE are crushed to death. People who get under objects, like desks or
> cars, are crushed.
>
> 2) Cats, dogs and babies often naturally curl up in the fetal
> position.
> You should too in an earthquake.. It is a natural
> safety/survival instinct. You can survive in a smaller void. Get next to
> an object, next to a sofa, next to a large bulky object that will compress
> slightly but leave a void next to it.
>
> 3) Wooden buildings are the safest type of construction to be
> in during
> an earthquake. Wood is flexible and moves with the force of the
> earthquake.
> If the wooden building does collapse, large survival voids are
> created.
> Also, the wooden building has less concentrated, crushing
> weight. Brick
> buildings will break into individual bricks. Bricks will cause
> many injuries but
> less squashed bodies than concrete slabs.
>
> 4) If you are in bed during the night and an earthquake occurs,
> simply
> roll off the bed. A safe void will exist around the bed. Hotels
> can achieve a
> much greater survival rate in earthquakes, simply by posting a
> sign on The back of the door of every room telling occupants to lie down
> on the floor, next to the bottom of the bed during an earthquake.
>
> 5) If an earthquake happens and you cannot easily escape by
> getting out
> the door or window, then lie down and curl up in the fetal
> position next to
> a sofa, or large chair.
>
> 6) Most everyone who gets under a doorway when buildings
> collapse is
> killed. How? If you stand under a doorway and the doorjamb
> falls forward or
> backward you will be crushed by the ceiling above. If the door
> jam falls sideways you will be cut in half by the doorway. In either case,
> you will be killed!
>
> 7) Never go to the stairs. The stairs have a different 'moment
> of
> frequency' (they swing separately from the main part of the
> building).
> The stairs and remainder of the building continuously bump into
> each
> other until structural failure of the stairs takes place. The
> people who get
> on stairs before they fail are chopped up by the stair treads -
> horribly
> mutilated. Even if the building doesn't collapse, stay away
> from the
> stairs. The stairs are a likely part of the building to be
> damaged. Even if the
> stairs are not collapsed by the earthquake, they may collapse
> later when
> overloaded by fleeing people. They should always be checked for
> safety,
> even when the rest of the building is not damaged.
>
>
> 8) Get Near the Outer Walls Of Buildings Or Outside Of Them If
> Possib le
> - It is much better to be near the outside of the building
> rather than
> the interior. The farther inside you are from the outside
> perimeter of the
> building the greater the probability that your escape route
> will be
> blocked.
>
> 9) People inside of their vehicles are crushed when the road
> above falls
> in an earthquake and crushes their vehicles; which is exactly
> what happened
> with the slabs between the decks of the Nimitz Freeway.. The
> victims of
> the San Francisco earthquake all stayed inside of their
> vehicles. They were
> all killed. They could have easily survived by getting out and
> sitting or
> lying next to their vehicles. Everyone killed would have
> survived if they had
> been able to get out of their cars and sit or lie next to them.
> All the
> crushed cars had voids 3 feet high next to them, except for the
> cars that had
> columns fall directly across them.
>
> 10) I discovered, while crawling inside of collapsed newspaper
> offices
> and other of fices with a lot of paper, that paper does not
> compact.
> Large voids are found surrounding stacks of paper.
>
> Spread the word and save someone's life... The Entire world is
> experiencing natural calamities so be prepared!
>
> 'We are but angels with one wing, it takes two to fly'
>
> In 1996 we made a film, which proved my survival methodology to
> be
> correct. The Turkish Federal Government, City of Istanbul ,
> University of
> Istanbul Case Productions and ARTI cooperated to film this
> practical, scientific
> test. We collapsed a school and a home with 20 mannequins
> inside. Ten
> mannequins did 'duck and cover,' and ten mannequins I used in
> my
> 'triangle of life' survival method. After the simulated
> earthquake collapse we
> crawled through the rubble and entered the building to film and
> document the
> results. The film, in which I practiced my survival techniques
> under
> directly observable, scientific conditions , relevant to
> building collapse, showed there would have been zero percent survival for
> those doing duck
> and cover.
>
> There would likely have been 100 percent survivability for
> people using
> my method of the 'triangle of life.' This film has been seen by
> millions
> of viewers on television in Turkey and the rest of Europe , and
> it was seen
> in the USA , Canada and Latin America on the TV program Real TV.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Daylight Savings
This Sunday you set your clocks an hour ahead! Not only is this a friendly reminder, it's exciting news for those of us who love summer the most. This means it will be lighter later, which is always good. Summer is approaching us fast! I can't wait!
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Corrupt Television Shows
Lately there seems to be some pretty corrupt television shows coming out. I should say more corrupt than usual.
Here are a couple:
1. Shit My Dad Says - CBS
2. Sister Wives - TLC
3. Good Christian Bitches - ABC
(There are more out there, these are just off the top of my head.)
Now, the one I am most concerned with is ABC's. In other words- Disney's.
I really don't see the need for these kinds of shows. It is offensive, wrong, and will only encourage further thinking in future shows. This will become normal to society and people won't care. And in today's generations, kids are watching TV all the time, and parents don't care, and don't moderate what shows they can and can't watch. I remember I couldn't watch the Simpsons until I was around 12 or 13! Now, younger kids are watching Family Guy and other shows with cussing, and 'naughty' references. This is sickening.
Apparently the people with morals who watch TV are the minority. And the networks are going for the publicity, and competing to get the most watchers. All I have to say is this: I will not support these shows. I hope you won't either.
If you care to sign a petition boycotting this show, here is the link: http://bit.ly/fVv3WG
*I will warn you- this website that has the boycott is biased toward the Christian religion. So don't get offended if you visit there.
As always, I welcome your thoughts, no matter how much you disagree or agree with me. Feel free to comment on any post, or say your opinions in the Chatbox. No matter where you stand, we are all friends here.
-Austen
Here are a couple:
1. Shit My Dad Says - CBS
2. Sister Wives - TLC
3. Good Christian Bitches - ABC
(There are more out there, these are just off the top of my head.)
Now, the one I am most concerned with is ABC's. In other words- Disney's.
I really don't see the need for these kinds of shows. It is offensive, wrong, and will only encourage further thinking in future shows. This will become normal to society and people won't care. And in today's generations, kids are watching TV all the time, and parents don't care, and don't moderate what shows they can and can't watch. I remember I couldn't watch the Simpsons until I was around 12 or 13! Now, younger kids are watching Family Guy and other shows with cussing, and 'naughty' references. This is sickening.
Apparently the people with morals who watch TV are the minority. And the networks are going for the publicity, and competing to get the most watchers. All I have to say is this: I will not support these shows. I hope you won't either.
If you care to sign a petition boycotting this show, here is the link: http://bit.ly/fVv3WG
*I will warn you- this website that has the boycott is biased toward the Christian religion. So don't get offended if you visit there.
As always, I welcome your thoughts, no matter how much you disagree or agree with me. Feel free to comment on any post, or say your opinions in the Chatbox. No matter where you stand, we are all friends here.
-Austen
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Victorious Faith
Last night, I finished reading "Victorious Faith" by Richard Wurmbrand. Before I write my review on it, I wanted to tell you why I chose to read it.
A few months ago, I stumbled upon a website: www.persecution.com
This website helps Christians around the world, by supporting them, giving them supplies, and comforting them when their families and friends are being slaughtered for being a believer in Christ. It inspired me to sign up for their free monthly newsletter that is mailed to your house.
Over the next few months I read this newsletter. I could never imagine or begin to understand what those people go through. Here in the United States we are allowed to worship and believe freely, and many don't. The rest of the world can not express religious beliefs, and they want to. And those that do often die for it, or are abandoned. This newsletter moved me inside. Deep. I felt for these people. I feel the need to help them. And I do. I started donating to them, and tried to convince my family to help me make parachute packs that would be dropped from a plane into Colombia. (I have not yet made them, but need a few more volunteers to help with the costs and time.)
In this newsletter, they tell about some books they sell. I found "Victorious Faith". It sounded good, and I wanted to know more. So I ordered it, along with a rubber bracelet that says: "Bound With Them. Hebrews 13:3".
Victorious Faith is a book composed by Richard Wurmbrand, who has been in jail many, many years throughout his life for being a Christian. He has helped the Christian community across the world with under-ground Bible studies, and has written many books. He passed in 2001.
This book isn't organized by chapters, there is no formal way to approach it. You can start at page 50, 43, or 1. It's just stories. Some short, some long. Some a sentence, some three pages. But these stories are helpful. It really gives a philosophical approach to everyday reading, and Mr. Wurmbrand really thinks backwards (in a good way) about things.
I have been a Christian most of my life, and I truly do believe in God and what he has done. However, reading Christian literature helps any Believer, and helps you express yourself better, and helps you think of new ideas and ways for everyday living.
I recommend reading "Victorious Faith". It's not too long, and really doesn't take much time. But be prepared to think a little. Overall, it is a good book.
But if you don't want to read it, I ask just one favor of you. Sign up for the FREE monthly newsletter on persecution.com. I have done it for many months now, I promise it is 100% free. You don't have to donate, buy it, or anything. The newsletter is so informative on what Christians are doing around the world. I promise, you will be inspired.
Trusting in God, I can proudly say I would die a martyrs death for him. What do Christians have to fear? Nothing.
-Austen
A few months ago, I stumbled upon a website: www.persecution.com
This website helps Christians around the world, by supporting them, giving them supplies, and comforting them when their families and friends are being slaughtered for being a believer in Christ. It inspired me to sign up for their free monthly newsletter that is mailed to your house.
Over the next few months I read this newsletter. I could never imagine or begin to understand what those people go through. Here in the United States we are allowed to worship and believe freely, and many don't. The rest of the world can not express religious beliefs, and they want to. And those that do often die for it, or are abandoned. This newsletter moved me inside. Deep. I felt for these people. I feel the need to help them. And I do. I started donating to them, and tried to convince my family to help me make parachute packs that would be dropped from a plane into Colombia. (I have not yet made them, but need a few more volunteers to help with the costs and time.)
In this newsletter, they tell about some books they sell. I found "Victorious Faith". It sounded good, and I wanted to know more. So I ordered it, along with a rubber bracelet that says: "Bound With Them. Hebrews 13:3".
Victorious Faith is a book composed by Richard Wurmbrand, who has been in jail many, many years throughout his life for being a Christian. He has helped the Christian community across the world with under-ground Bible studies, and has written many books. He passed in 2001.
This book isn't organized by chapters, there is no formal way to approach it. You can start at page 50, 43, or 1. It's just stories. Some short, some long. Some a sentence, some three pages. But these stories are helpful. It really gives a philosophical approach to everyday reading, and Mr. Wurmbrand really thinks backwards (in a good way) about things.
I have been a Christian most of my life, and I truly do believe in God and what he has done. However, reading Christian literature helps any Believer, and helps you express yourself better, and helps you think of new ideas and ways for everyday living.
I recommend reading "Victorious Faith". It's not too long, and really doesn't take much time. But be prepared to think a little. Overall, it is a good book.
But if you don't want to read it, I ask just one favor of you. Sign up for the FREE monthly newsletter on persecution.com. I have done it for many months now, I promise it is 100% free. You don't have to donate, buy it, or anything. The newsletter is so informative on what Christians are doing around the world. I promise, you will be inspired.
Trusting in God, I can proudly say I would die a martyrs death for him. What do Christians have to fear? Nothing.
-Austen
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Will Donald Trump Be Our Next President?
"In a recent interview with Newsmaxtv, Donald Trump announced his strong intentions to run as a Republican candidate for the next presidential election. Trump stated that he is ''seriously thinking about it,'' and plans on making his formal announcement in June of this year.
Trump, who prides himself on being a true patriot, gave a laundry list of seriously disturbing issues he feels are destroying the country. These catastrophic problems which Trump claims will only continue to get worse under our current administration, combined with his sincere love for the United States, are the two major reasons he gave for considering this bold venture. Trump believes he can provide the necessary leadership and answers to solve these problems and make America the economic powerhouse it once was before it's too late." (Source: http://bit.ly/fmIUh0 )
This is very interesting. I heard this rumor about a year ago, but never thought it was true. And from past experiences, celebrities as a representative of something in high power usually doesn't turn out too good. And it seems as though more celebrities are running for offices. Perhaps they think it will be easy to get elected, since they already have the money and fans.
However, I personally hope Donald runs for President. I feel he has the knowledge to do a great job. He has common sense, and he knows how to make money and control finances. Something our country needs terribly. (I still wonder why more people aren't worried about our national debt.)
Mr. Trump also knows how to run a company. Several, actually. And he knows about America. He is a smart man. And a good influence. Let's just say I'd vote for him. I think a lot of people would. I honestly think he could turn this country around and do some great, great things.
But that's just my opinion.
What's yours?
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Random Stats on the Random Post
How about this for a random post.. Some random statistics! I know, just too exciting. I personally watch my stats closely. It keeps me entertained. I guess that's just my inner nerd. Anyway, let's begin.
My audience is in the United States and Canada.
Number 1 referring site: Facebook.com
Number 2 referring site: Visionsfantastic.com
Number 3 referring site: Twitter.com
Most popular Browsers:
1. Firefox
2. Chrome (really? Who uses chrome?)
3. Safari
4. Mobile
Most popular operating systems:
1. Windows
2. Macintosh
3. Other
4. Ipad (Awesome!)
Page views last month= 102 (boo!)
All time highest view month= January, 2011. (yaay!)
Anyway, just a short post right now. I'll be working on more detailed posts in the future. Stay awhile and check out all the new stuff! Let me know what you think of it. Don't forget to say a quick hello in the Chatbox!
-Austen
My audience is in the United States and Canada.
Number 1 referring site: Facebook.com
Number 2 referring site: Visionsfantastic.com
Number 3 referring site: Twitter.com
Most popular Browsers:
1. Firefox
2. Chrome (really? Who uses chrome?)
3. Safari
4. Mobile
Most popular operating systems:
1. Windows
2. Macintosh
3. Other
4. Ipad (Awesome!)
Page views last month= 102 (boo!)
All time highest view month= January, 2011. (yaay!)
Anyway, just a short post right now. I'll be working on more detailed posts in the future. Stay awhile and check out all the new stuff! Let me know what you think of it. Don't forget to say a quick hello in the Chatbox!
-Austen
Friday, March 4, 2011
Summer is in the Air
I may have a cold, but part of this is allergies. I know every year that when my bad allergies hit, summer is around the corner. That, and the sun was out today. It was actually a beautiful, warm day today. I can't wait for summer. We've had so much rain this year it's crazy. I'm ready to go swimming, to BBQ, to relax and enjoy the long sunny days and cool nights with friends. I'm excited to see all the trees and bushes start to bloom. Ah, summer. What could be better?
Finally! New Design!
So I had some spare time, and I thought I'd update my blog a bit. Things from colors, fonts, gadgets, etc. It's been a long while since I did some major work on it. I'm excited, and I think it looks nice! I'm especially loving the Chatbox!
Anyway, feel free to comment or send a message in the Chatbox saying if you like the new changes or not. And don't forget to take the survey!
Thanks for your support in reading what I have to write, even if I don't blog a ton. I'm going to start posting more frequently, but school and work easily gets in my way.
Thanks again,
Austen
Anyway, feel free to comment or send a message in the Chatbox saying if you like the new changes or not. And don't forget to take the survey!
Thanks for your support in reading what I have to write, even if I don't blog a ton. I'm going to start posting more frequently, but school and work easily gets in my way.
Thanks again,
Austen
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