Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Did they see it coming?

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In case you have not yet heard, the blogospshere lost one of its most grouchy critics.
http://gutrumbles.com/mt2/talk2theaman17.cgi?entry_id=4969

Rob was one to read with a pound of salt, but he made you both smile and think. Yes, people might get angry. But he never cared what others thought. Fortunately. I found out as others did, through posts on blogs. They provided a link, so it seems it is not an urban legend. No evidence of foul play, and for those who had cause for concern also heard answering machine messages which led them to believe all was well. Incidentally, computer kept picking up comments. Details are sketchy, but it looks like illness. A memorial is planned, and there is word bloggers are going to participate. I'll let you know when I do.

Monday, June 26, 2006

Florida Craziness

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Carl Haissen must be having a field day. First it was that jail riot where guards had sex with female prisoners, which they shouldn't have, in exchange for drugs and other contraband. Just how desperate were these people? Then this gem I found at another blogger's site: had to look up article to see the background.

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/florida/news-article.aspx?storyid=59188

Some poor reporter was doing a story, and the way he packed up afterwards led TSA personnel to suspect he might have had a bomb! Oops.

Can empathize. I once put a bunch of rocks in my carryon, and it looked suspicious. Once the bag was dug through, I was able to prove there was nothing amiss.

Monday, June 19, 2006

Thoughts run amok

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Seeing how the controversy over Dan Brown's The Davinci Code has grown and grown, I remembered I had one of his books. While I am not ready to read The DaVinci Code yet, I wanted to see what his style of writing looked like.
Digital Fortress is a fictional tale centered around the National Security Agency. Yes, we have one. Condi Rice used to head it. Anyway, no secrets relating to National Security were told. Did bring up one point which has not left my head. Especially in view of wiretapping mess. Since the NSA deals in codes (they have a website), idea was put forth for an ability to read peoples' email and seal it without persons being aware. Hmmm...
wouldn't there be certain words to look for? Same problem as blocking out websites due to content. Stop breast from getting through, and you also delete recipes using chicken breasts. Not to mention breast cancer info. Oops! So how does one differentiate between a terrorist sleeper cell and an online history class talking about the ways in which terrorism flourishes?

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Who said this would be easy?

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So much for a page a day. Life tends to get in the way of writing a book. If that isn't depressing enough, someone told me it takes about three handwritten pages to equal one typed. Which means-I have a little over three pages! However, I can look at my stack and see progress. I know the characters like the back of my hand, for the most part anyway. I have thirteen to juggle. By making a prologue, it helped me back to where the story always started from. Managed to throw in a few extra characters while I was at it. Here's my problem-getting ideas from all over. But do they fit in where my pages are? Not really. Maybe a separate page to stick in later?

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

Meme 1001

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Since I am required to maintain this as a Blogcritic, every so often I borrow from the Net. I found this meme going around. For a completely different perspective, Richmond has answered with her own background and viewpoint here http://haloscan.com/tb/skydiv1187/114850818850576785

Of course, I do these memes in hopes I will be added to blogrolls, hint, hint....

Have you ever been searched by the cops? No
Have you ever closed your eyes on a roller coaster? No, but I hold on tight!
When was the last time you went sledding? At least a couple of decades ago
Do you prefer to sleep alone, or with someone else? Depends on the else
Do you believe in ghosts? Yes
Do you consider yourself creative? When it comes to writing
Do you think O.J. killed his wife? Reasonable assumption
Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie? Aniston
Do you know how to play poker? Daddy taught me himself
Can you honestly say you know anything about politics? Yep-I consider voting a priviliege and make sure my vote is counted. One of my relatives was once Gov. of Ga.
What is your favorite comercial? Bud Weis er frogs
Who was your first love? nobody. I just dated
If you were driving in the middle of the night without anyone around, do you run a red light? No. That would be the one time the cops were around the corner
Do you have a secret nobody else knows but you? Duh!
Boston Sox or Yankees? Not a baseball fan, but the Sox.
Ever been ice skating? yes
How often do you remember dreams? If they happen right before I am about to wake up, vividly
What is the one thing on your mind? The book I am working on
Do you always wear your belt? yes
What is the one talent you wish you had? clairvoyance
Do you like Sushi? Never had it
What do you wear to bed? Honestly think I am answering that?
If you could sleep with a famous person, who would you choose? James Spader comes to mind....
Do you know anyone in jail? No
what is the food you find disgusting? mushrooms
Have you ever made fun of friends behind their backs? No
Do you believer in angels and demons? yes

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

What keeps me Going

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Parents took annual trip overseas for a month and a half. It's a regular business, you can find out more here. Am I dismayed not to go? Not really-Italy does not interest me much. Besides, I have 3 parakeets to take care of. Why so long? One month expected, but an exchange student is getting married, takes some time. She and I weren't close, so I am letting my parents attend for me-most of the time she was here, I was in college. Needless to say.... parents taking week long trips by themselves also adds time.
So I have my reviews for Blogcritics to do. Yes, even beyond tv season. I keep items I review and do not have spare cash to buy. Makes up for non payment of fees, esp. hardcover books. What do I do? Er, that. It's a job, try it yourself if you don't believe me. I'm autistic, note I did not say I have autism, sends wrong message. Asperger's Syndrome deals with social interaction, or how I act and react to others. Y'all can Google.... Two words for an paying job-office politics. Am writing a book-there, I said it. Was going to pen one about having AS so children would understand. My heart is not there, so writing what has been in my head and heart for years. Have more and more respect for those who make it their profession. Each word and each page gives the voice which demands how I how I can presume to think author the cold shoulder. I can write, no question. It's the putting things together which is tricky. As for income, my family is working on way to get me disability. Not ashamed, just the way it is.

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Hot Topics-My Opinion

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With elections coming this year, I plan to step up and vote. After all, the people in office are supposed to be there because they represent my interests. Although.... who was the brainiac which thought primaries had to be on separate tickets? Seems to me coding could be set up to show who was with which party. Computer reads and tallies accordingly, yes, paper trail. Now then, it behooves me to double check my selections when steps are completed. If a problem exists, go backwards and change what was wrong. Or, ask for help. This is where Florida got in trouble.

Two issues on the ballot. Gas prices, which are not exactly in our control. But- illegal immigration is a big one. Now, I realize it is a bit more complicated than what we have been led to believe. For instance, some of those here "illegally" started out legal, just did not go back to wherever they came from when visa ran out. Talking green card here. Yes, I know Mexico sucks. Fox needs to be run out on a rail. But if those protests were staged back in that country, guess what? A real difference could be made. Americans contribute by refusing to do certain jobs, as in domestics or food gatherers. And we wonder why unemployment exists?! Honestly.

Hot Topics-My Opinion

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With elections coming this year, I plan to step up and vote. After all, the people in office are supposed to be there because they represent my interests. Although.... who was the brainiac which thought primaries had to be on separate tickets? Seems to me coding could be set up to show who was with which party. Computer reads and tallies accordingly, yes, paper trail. Now then, it behooves me to double check my selections when steps are completed. If a problem exists, go backwards and change what was wrong. Or, ask for help. This is where Florida got in trouble.

Two issues on the ballot. Gas prices, which are not exactly in our control. But- illegal immigration is a big one. Now, I realize it is a bit more complicated than what we have been led to believe. For instance, some of those here "illegally" started out legal, just did not go back to wherever they came from when visa ran out. Talking green card here. Yes, I know Mexico sucks. Fox needs to be run out on a rail. But if those protests were staged back in that country, guess what? A real difference could be made. Americans contribute by refusing to do certain jobs, as in domestics or food gatherers. and we wonder why unemployment exists?! Honestly.

Saturday, May 27, 2006

Yikes!

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Just got my newest selection from Blogcritics. Talk about one serious paperweight. Harry Potter slightly smaller comes to mind. This could take me all summer to finish...

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

CSI:Miami Mole revealed!

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Okay, so it wasn't Valera, as the promos suggested. Still.... what should have been shown was the Feds entering the lab, stop there. So, is Eva LaRue coming back next season? Should be, but I think she could also not be around long. And why did H and Erik leave for Brazil without hearing about Natalia and Monica? Okay, I know part of that. Yelina and family there. Which is H's family too.

Monday, May 22, 2006

Moonbats in Miami

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Great swallowing horny toads! First the CSI:Miami gave away what is perhaps the greatest mystery of the last half of the season-the identity of the mole. Even actors know better than this-the episode finishing the finale is not out yet! Just hope people weren't paying attention. Am not saying for obvious reasons.
Worse yet, they show a promo the night before the episode airs, it was for the week before! They seem to have fixed that, but where I come from, this series of actions is called a brain fart.

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Whew!

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TV season is over! For my reviews, anyway. Note to Boston Legal writers, when you have a two hour show, should have scenes from both hours in promos. Not just last one. CSI:NY written up, and coming soon.
Have figured out a few rules: 1) take copious notes while show is on. Memory is horrendous when it comes to write. 2) keep up with Internet gossip. That can help tip you off to upcoming events. 3) Never rely on a fan site for accuracy-they are in it for show, not critique. Someone will get something off, and if you repeat, bad idea. 4) Use main network sites to confirm details such as names of actors, characters, episode titles. Those who read- notice, speak up. 5) If you confirm a hunch, under NO circumstances reveal it prior to when episode would come out. You can hint as to spoilers, but nothing specific. I.E. "a big change is coming soon. Stay tuned and see what happens next" If a character says directly, as in "I'm worried about getting fired", that's different.

Friday, May 05, 2006

I just can't get ya outta my head

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May is here, and television season is heading towards a close. Finales are next week in a couple of cases. although neither is one I regularly review for Blogcritics. Those are both coming the week after. Boston Legal is two shows back to back, so that could take a bit. CSI is heating up on all three versions. Spoilers of sorts are already being leaked. Who's the Miami mole? I can tell you who it probably ISN'T. Ryan. Why would a reporter go to him if he was? Seems to me she would call higher ups and ask for a comment on her breaking story. Two others are working on a storyline of their own. Which doesn't leave them out, but it kinds narrows the field a bit. Two characters are said to be killed off. We know who one is: Marisol. Not only did actress confirm, but a producer did too. Here's an idea: mole discovered, fired. Deep regret, and mole commits suicide. Problem solved.
Boston Legal is relying on their guest stars. Parker Posey is in the final three. Jeri Ryan and Robert Wagner are in the last one. I know who gets hurt in CSI:NY, but will keep to myself since there could be some confusion on my part.

Monday, April 24, 2006

Holy......!

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So much for the last post I wrote.
Been doing R & D on various stuff since season finales are coming close. CSI has trend with two of its shows-mine and original. Interactive on web. The promo for NY this week is disturbing. It will be even harder to write about. CSI has a scene which gives tips to last two episodes of season. A cast member could be gone, if I read right. Not sure, so don't quote. Fans of Miami are talking about the crime lab mole. Er, the traitor kind. They have it down to two. Someone gave an online interview which could be seen as a confession. Don't know, and would not tell if did. BL, though has a way to go before end. Renewed? Not confirmed. CSI:NY is. Bl-can see three characters out the exit door. Best guess? Paul Lewiston is set up for that.

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Yikes!

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What happened to my blog? Half the posts are missing and the columns aren't even. I assume it has something to do with trying to put the posts into a organizational format of sorts. There are many many months of posts. Still...

With about a month of television before finales (at least one is a huge send off for leaving after 10 seasons), work heavy. Both my shows are ending same week. For next two weeks, I'll have both shows to review. After that... CSI has gone interactive for two shows-the one I do and original. Have ideas on that. NY's is disturbing, for subject matter and airing it. CSI tells me a cast member might be exiting permanently. I'm guessing here. CSI: Miami has a mole-er, traitor kind. Someone gave an interview, which, if read a certain way, could have been a confession. It matches guessing done by fans. I don't know, and would not say if I did. Boston Legal might have cleared the way for cast members to be leaving. I can think of three. Want my best shot? Paul Lewiston had already said he might not return fulltime. Makes sense.

Friday, April 07, 2006

Morons of the week

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Here's a good idea: solicit an underage girl for sex, and use your real name! Have you heard about this? www.atsnn.com/story/202100.html

A Deputy Press Secretary names Brian Doyle did exactly that, only he managed to get into a chat with an undercover cop working computer crimes!!! At least he did one thing right. Bloggers should be offended, they know from day one NEVER to give out personal info over the Net. No last names, addresses, even a phony ID would help. The media is laughing its head off, and the police are thrilled that someone so stupid is out there for them to reel in.

This is as bad as the nuke meltdown. http://go.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyID=11745453 The powers which be lost 150 keys to their power plant. Containing nuclear fuel. And we thought port security stank?

But worst of all? Cynthia McKinney. She was so arrogant that she figured by not wearing a pin even after being issued one as a member of Congress, she could dash through security! Actually, the pin would have allowed her to do exactly that. Which makes her repeated non wearing of said item perfect sense. BTW, dear, the new hairstyle shows you held your finger in the lightsocket for far too long. http://www.thepolicenews.com/2006/03/capitol_cops_vs_cantankerous_c.htm

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Have you noticed a trend lately?

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Every new television season has to come up with ways to draw in more viewers without losing ones they have. For some shows, context is a big hint. Doctors can travel on trips that bring medical help to those who need it. Lawyers can be hauled up in front of the Bar on charges. People can get transferred to another location, or as a result of being married to someone who is. Quitting happens, as does firings. The reasons may or may not be unique to the job.
Oh yeah, and there's one way to draw in viewers quickly (and keep water cooler talk going)-death. In Smallville, Jonathan Kent died of a heart attack. Now granted , that storyline fell in line with the comic book. The Sopranos saw a major character get shot, and could die. Uh here's a news flash-the show is about mobsters! Tony's own mother tried to kill him at one point. When Nancy Marchand died, however, her character had to die as well. 24 has a habit of dropping folks like flies. Then again, the show has to do with terrorism. Perhaps one day I will get the Sean Astin death scene out of my head. This reminds me: Leo McGarry had one heart attack on The West Wing. Perhaps that suggests how to handle the daeth of John Spencer?

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

SECRETARY - SPANKING SCENE FROM SECRETARY SEXIEST

SECRETARY - SPANKING SCENE FROM SECRETARY SEXIEST

Have not seen the movie, but understand the scene to which this refers. If you go to this fansite of James Spader, and go to the video section, you can watch the scene cleverly set to music. It takes about an hour to load, but well worth it.

Watch for my Boston Legal reviews on Blogcritics. An RSS feed is available so you can get them the instant they go on the site!

My Reality

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That new show on ABC called Miracle Workers is pretty good. It takes people who are trying to get much needed medical treament for stuff and hooks them up with the doctors who are using cutting edge medicine to solve their particular problem.

Friday, February 24, 2006

A Few Random Questions

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What possessed ABC to run their finale of Dancing with the Stars on the same night as the Olympics closing ceremonies? Why in the world would you replace a reality with another one a few weeks later? Wouldn't NBC's Conviction make more sense competing for viewers when InJustice is on? And Evidence is hardly going to change viewers from CSI. In case you're wondering, three of these questions are about the same network. Spetember through May is too long for a tv season, I get it. But originality draws viewers, not new versions of same old same old.