No more ads

I feel much better now. All the ads have been making the blog look messy. Now I'm ready to start getting back to blogging a bit, so hopefully I can find some time because the realms of Writer's Land are free from evil ads.

I miss blogging

It's been a long time since I've actively written anything so I thought I'd drop by and write a little note. I have a good reason for not being very active of late...three weeks ago I became a new dad. And since then my entire world has been about my daughter and of course making sure her mom is happy. ;)

So that's my life in a nutshell these days. I wouldn't have it any other way. :)

Hopefully I'll find a way to make some time for writing.

Lets change the world of gaming

There has been some talk going on recently that has been finding it's way to the media and as a past hard core gamer myself, I think it is a great idea.

Basically the concept is that games are going through a very difficult period of acceptance because they are called "games". This term literally causes a person to think of something "childish". How many guys have heard from their girlfriends something like, "I will never understand why you play these games. You're not a baby." or something to that effect?

Sure there was a time when you would never get away with anything other then the term video game. But in the past few years this industry has taken such a sharp upward curve in progression with realism, emersion, and the overall experience of the medium that not only does it do the industry an injustice to continue calling something so advanced in terms that lower it to the same level as a Barney sing along doll, it's also just simply not fair.

With that I would like to put my name down for the record as supporting this excellent idea of changing the verbal label of this industry's product. Lets stop calling them games, (unless you own a Wii :P), and call them Virtual Entertainment or Advanced Leisure Activity Programs, or something.

Lets change the industry and get people to realize that they aren't just games, they are a part of life.

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And the winner is...Blu-ray!

This won't be long, just a quick post to gloat and say...I was right!!!
Toshiba drops HD-DVD support and we can all but say good bye to the present day betamax.

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Blu-ray FTW

I don't really want to celebrate to early but lets face it, after last weeks announcement by Warner Bros to carry Blu-ray exclusively after May of 08, this brings exclusive Blu-ray companies to 5 vs. HD-DVD's 2 (which had to be bribed) ;), it's safe to say that I am about to become 2 for 2. Before the first PlayStation came out I said it would rule and I was right, and when HD-DVD decided to take on Blu-ray, I said Blu-ray will win and now it's looking that will happen. Predictions by some, estimate that HD-DVD will die a quick death this year.

My advice is to hold of on investing to much money on either until at least mid 2008, because by then it will be all but certain which way things are heading. I guess I'll finally be able to get Transformers on Blu-ray after all. Take that HD-DVD What?...It makes a great demo disk! :P

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Quote Of The Month - December

"Relationships need to be built. They won't build themselves." -Genek

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National Novel Writing Month Comes to an End

Well the day has finally come. Tonight at 11:59pm PST the word count validation tool closes and this years NaNoWriMo comes to an end. My word count widget is right above, see? I'm going to make a final push for the goal. I think I'll be able to do it. I wish everyone else trying to get those last few thousand words good luck!

I set the post time stamp to 11:59pm so that it will reflect my final word count at the right time.

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Must Visit Blog

http://www.gadgets-news.com/

There are many wonderful blogs out there, but sometimes one just really stands out and catches your attention. I am so excited about this blog that I just had to post a recommendation here. If you enjoy the gadgets, don't waste time and get your fill at Gadgets News.

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By the way for anyone wondering. This is not a get paid to post plug. This is my personal recommendation.

Lights of the Valley

My friend just showed this to me and I thought I'd share it with everyone. It's specifically catered to the San Francisco, Bay Area, but anyone can see pictures of very cool lighting done around the Bay. Very cool idea IMO. People can submit houses they've seen and others can then go and visit them in person.

Lights of the Valley

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On vacation

Hi everyone. I'm on vacation this week in Maui. It's so nice here. I'm
getting some really great photos. Ok, back to fun in the sun as they
say. :)
I wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

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