This is what Oktoberfest is all about . . .

Drunk people standing on tables making stacks of cups. I love Oktoberfest. . . . cant think of another situation that i put myself in knowing i will see people that i do not want to see. Good Times, Good Times

This dude bumps into me . . . .
"Sorry, i dont usually get that close to guys"
then "But i do like your beard"
then "its trimmed real nice"
then "I actually might be gay"

Things I Notice . . .

People at red lights drink their beverage.

I guess they must get thirsty during driving and not being able to drink. Learn to effin multi-task.

The Sun is back!!!!!!

Thats not today, but a picture i had of the sun.

Bill Gates . . . . Do You Read!?!?!?!?!

If Big Brother isnt already watching, Bill Gates and Microsoft want to make sure he is in the close future. This is so eerily creepy and right out of the pages of George Orwell's 1984, i couldn't believe what i was reading. Ok, so here's the low down . . . . . .

. . . . anyone read 1984? I read it earlier this year. Good Book. There was one aspect of the book where the government could watch and control everything you did at home through 'Telescreens.' The point of these telescreens were to keep its subjects under constant surveillance, thus eliminating the chance of secret conspracies against their government. The telescreens were very sensitive, and they could even tell your heartrate, so if you were doing something bad, like having sex, youd come and be taken away. When i read the book, i found the idea plausible, but pretty far fetched to actually be a reality. But now Satansoft, i mean Microsoft, have submitted a patent (http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220070174117%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20070174117&RS=DN/20070174117) to have one such device created, but not for the same purpose as in 1984, they want to use it for advertising........ .. . for now . . .

What it would do is use cameras, biometric sensors, and other tools that would determine if you are sitting in front of the TV, or if any other identifiable person is in the room. BIOMETRIC SENSORS!!!!!!!! Why you ask, whats the point . . . . . advertising . . . . . since we are living in an On Demand, Tivo, DVR type world, us as consumers are breezing by commercials, or not even given the chance of watching them (hense the 15-30 second commercials you get while watching 'free online TV shows') and apparently taking money out of the pockets of the already rich because we dont see their fucking advertisment 14 times a day until its gets drilled into our head and we sing the little jingle without knowing it . . . . . . oops, sorry, went into a little rant there. . . . . ok, back to the point.

What its designed to do is identify you and members of your household by your age, sex, marital status, and career, and OF COURSE it would be connected to your computer with a Microsoft system, which could then also gather information like e-mail, appointments, notes, and buying habits, and then the final product would provide highly targeted ads for each member of your household. Think of it like a website you buy from, and it uses your purchase history to give you 'recommended items' that you might like or thinks you 'need' based on that. But this microsoft approach is much much creepier.

On the surface, its weird, but not an evil idea. But when they (the gov't) further figure out the extent of that this could be used, thats when the scaryness comes in to play. I guess we dont have to buy one, or put one in our houses. Honestly Miscrsoft, who will buy a TV, knowing its going to gather info about you and advertise to you??????? Unless the government makes it manditory. ...chew on it

Last Night, I was 15 again

Counting Crows with Live and Collective Soul
07-22-2007

I swear, i thought it was 1995 last night . . . but then i realized im 26 and the world is a lot different that it was in 1995. . . . . . .but you know, the music is the same, and it made me feel the same way i did when i first heard some of these songs growing up in the 90's.

Collective Soul - Alright, so i didnt see them, we walked in as they played their last song, one which i recognized . . . . but there was more important stuff to be done in the parking Lot

Live - They look the same, they sounds the same as they did in the 90's. I remember wanting to see them in concert when i was like 14 or 15, never did though, little did i know, in 2007 id see them in Wilmington of all places. They started with my favorite Live song, 'All Over You'. I remember requesting that song on Y100 while doing dishes one day. It amazing what sticks with you, actually whats amazing is how music make things stick with you. So they played a lot of favorites, lot of stuff from Throwing Copper. The set ended with Lightning Crashes, which was one i really wanted to hear. One thing i dont like is when they try to put some variety in the chorus and make it a little different. Its ok for a few notes here and there, but dont do the whole thing, theres a reason i love that song, and i want to hear it.

Counting Crows - Honestly, i think i was more excited to see the Live than the Counting Crows, but the Crows put on one hell of a show. I really dont knw what so say about it, but Adam Duritz really didnt miss a note (he missed a step and almost fell at one point post-twirl, but he caught himself and kept going like it didnt happen) A few of the songs that stuck out - Hangin Around, Ms Potters Lullaby, Richard maunel is Dead, A Long December, Round Here, & Mr. Jones. They did that song from Shrek, Accidently in Love, and one annoying song they did with Michelle Branch - or whatever her name is. I would definatly see them again.

Question to myself of the Day . . . .

Why does my toilet paper need to have hearts and flowers quilted on it??

It makes me want to deface it . . . .

Delaware, Beware Of This Car!!!

I dont know what been up DSP's ass lately, but they are pulling a hell of a lot of people over, and during my daily drive up and down I-95, i see a lot of people being pulled over, and not just by your traditional Blue and Yellow Delaware State Police car. These Dodge Chargers, all with dark tint have been having a lot of fun tricking drivers and pulling them over. They arent even using traditional unmarked cars anymore. Ive also seen a Dark Maroon Explorer pull someone over on 95. So, if the car looks new, and has dark tint, it just might be the police, so just have some peripheral vision, or better yet, dont break the law.

After the Beacharoo

Ok, so today at the beach was awesome, but we made up for that enjoyment later. The weather was great, mid 70's, totally sunny and clear, and to top it off there was a great cool breeze blowing on the beach, which made it quite enjoyable. Only downside to that is that you dont get hot, it doesnt bother you to just lay there on the beach all day, cause its not unbearable, its actually pretty comfortable. Downside you say?? Well, when you get home and realize that you are redder than you should be, and it hurts.

It was worth it. Just as an example, here is Ashley, with her Bow-Tan line.

Senator Mike Gravel For President. Actual Campaign Video

Bonnaroo Mornings

At Bonnaroo, its not time to go to sleep until it starts to get light around 5 or 6am. I mean, you cant sleep in the dark, there is just so much going on. Im glad Jeff grabbed this photo of me Sunday morning, cause this set-up was sweet, and it worked perfectly.

I was at the Sasha/Digweed show, that started at 1:30, and was supposed to end at 3:30. I was dancing, Lost in the music, and did not notice the time. Actually, i didnt even have the time on me, which made it even better. This is a good view from where i wasw around 3:30am.

When i thought it was about 4, i look over, and the horizon is starting to lighten up. They it just got light out, and it was 6am, and i was on my feet dancin for about 5 hours. Had a lot in me . . . . if you know what i mean. Oh, and i snapped this shot on the way back to camp, just to prove to the naysayers.

Hillary Clinton - Soprano Spoof

Have you seen this?? I like it, its amusing. Hillary is not an actor though.

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/

Its on the front page, and fairly amusing, that is if you watched the Sopranos

And What?

I was bored, and firgured i needed a blog, thats not on MySpace. So welcome to Mikearoo!! Boring isnt it! Well, hopefully it wont stay that way. Ill figure out how to do more customization, and different things i can actually do and put on here. Its should be fun. Feel free to comment or do whatever. Ill be here bored at work most likely . . boo

Bonnaroo Anyone?