Recent weeks we’ve had some great examples of immodesty amongst people, some of whom generally think more of themselves.
I personally don’t care how anyone dresses. It’s their lives and their bodies, and they can do what they want with it.
But that doesn’t mean I can’t vent about the stupidity behind it all.
A good example is from the Jewish holiday of Purim, during which I saw a girl dressed up as “The Morning After”, wearing just an overly large men’s shirt. As if this wasn’t enough, she was seen adjusting her in-shirt stuffables, trying to give herself the more adulty look (and failing).
And then you have the poor Kim K, with no clothing to wear, tweeting out almost weekly pictures of her and her friends having trouble finding something to wear, so just going au naturale.
But arguably one of the straight out prettiest women in the world has no problem covering up and dressing modestly. Always seen in a dress, generally past the knees; with sleeve lengths rarely ranging up to the shoulders.
In case the title of the blog didn’t give it away: I’m referring to Princess Kate Middleton.
She’s simple. She’s elegant. She isn’t purposely flashing herself online. And she already is a Princess…doesn’t need to dress like one to pretend to be.
Shouldn’t girls these days strive to be someone like her?
Yesterday, March 31st, was World Backup Day, a day to remind people to back up all their items before the hijinks of April Fools…and a day for Western Digital and their friends to sell more hard drives.
Among things to backup is your computer and all its files (documents, music and anything else you’d miss if it all crashed tomorrow), and the less thought of one: Your online accounts.
What happens if your Google gets hacked, and instead of sending out Spam emails they simply deleted everything? Contacts…Photos….Emails….Everything.
Well Google can help you download archives of all your stuff, which you can save to other places (obviously not to your Google Drive, because that may be pointless) such as Dropbox, OneDrive or a local hard drive (kept in a fireproof box for added safety?).
HERE is the link to Google Archives (which works if you are already signed into your account). It is located in your Google Account, under Personal Info & Privacy.
Last night was what a lot of nerds would call the long awaited crossover between Supergirl and The Flash.
As a fan of Supergirl, and pretty much anti- the CW superhero shows, I dreaded the episode.
I thought it would be a wasted episode, with no advancement in Kara’s storyline, and I even considered not watching the episode.
But boy am I glad I didn’t follow that instinct.
“World’s Finest” turned into a well done show from Supergirl, with an added element of Barry Allen introducing himself to us after crossing into an alternate Earth that knew nothing of The Blur.
The newly formed duo face off against Livewire and Silver Banshee in a great showdown. This episode is a 9 out of 10.
I try not to do similar themes/posts on back to back days, but this one is too good to pass up.
The Nik Collection is a group of tools from Google to help photographers with nice effects. The collection consists of seven programs which include the abilities to explore how your pictures would look through different lenses, color correction, image sharpening, and HD upgrades.
Until now this cost $150, but yesterday Google changed it’s price to a big old FREE.
Google announced this week that they would be retiring their “Chrome App Launcher” on Windows, Mac and Linux, and naturally people who had no idea what this meant, proceeded to freak out that Chrome is leaving their lives.
Relax peoples, Google Chrome isn’t going anywhere.
Chances are these people have never used the Chrome App Launcher. Let’s focus on what that is first:
Google Chrome allows you to put “Add-Ons” into Chrome.
This includes things like games (2048) and productivity apps (Keep, Drive).
When these add-ons are used in Chrome, they simply opened up in a new browser tab.
But with the Chrome App Launcher it would place links to these apps on your desktop, and when opened, they’d launch as standalone programs, kind of like regular Windows/Mac/Linux programs.
So all Google is doing with this move is removing the program quick launches from your computer, and limiting that sort of thing on any operating system other than Chromebooks.
But it doesn’t change the typical Google Chrome workflow in any way, and those who do use these add-ons can still use them within Chrome.
So worry not Google Chrome users, keep using the best browser out there (for now) and maybe start looking into the add-ons?
It’s been awhile since a Song of the Day post, so here are some I’m currently listening to:
Stone Cold – Demi Lovato
Stone cold, baby
God knows I tried to feel
Happy for you
Know that I am, even if I
Can’t understand, I’ll take the pain
Give me the truth, me and my heart
We’ll make it through
If happy is her, I’m happy for you
Over My Head – The Fray
I never knew
I never knew that everything was falling through
That everyone I knew was waiting on a cue
To turn and run when all I needed was the truth
But that’s how it’s got to be
It’s coming down to nothing more than apathy
I’d rather run the other way than stay and see
The smoke, and who’s still standing when it clears
Human – Christina Perri
I can fake a smile
I can force a laugh
I can dance and play the part
If that’s what you ask
Give you all I am
I can do it
But I’m only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I’m only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
‘Cause I’m only human, yeah
I can turn it on
Be a good machine
I can hold the weight of worlds
If that’s what you need
Be your everything
I can do it
I’ll get through it
Had to repeat this from my last Song Of The Day post:
As someone with an Android phone that finally has a Micro-SD slot, I’d always wanted to use it to store my few gigabytes of mobile music on, which thanks to Spotify I was able to save for offline play.
But Spotify was always weird. Wherever the app initially installed is where the music got stored and if you tried to move it off the phone to the SD card, it wouldn’t allow it.
Many forums had backdoor methods to do it, including clearing the app and reinstalling. Making sure the card had more room free than the phone. Etc. Etc. But regardless what was tried, it would always install on my phone. And I gave up after a while.
With the Android update this week, Spotify settings finally allowed that transfer to the SD card!
While my phone (and SD card) are both overly large, and have plenty of space on them, it’s nice to be able to move the music over.
Almost two years into this blog, we bring you the first guest post, from writer Michael Lachman. You can find his blog over atmichaellachmanwrites.com.
I’ve known Avi Greenberger for over half a decade. I’ve known Spark over three times that. Spark is the main character in A Spark Ignites, my superhero novel, which is out today for purchase on Amazon in both ebook and paperback. Why did it take well over fifteen years (nearly 20) to turn an idea in my head into a book? Well, it wasn’t for lack of trying. Over the years I’ve made half-finished comics, horrible and decent animated cartoons, and barely playable video games based on Spark. With the exception of some truly embarrassing animated cartoons, I never finished any of them. I was never happy with my work, and would always scrap it and start from the beginning. As time went on, more responsibilities seemed to pile up Obligation upon obligation. By August of 2015, I hadn’t worked anything Spark related in years.
I’m not sure exactly what it was that gave me the push, but at the end of that month, I sat down, and started to write. There’s something about writing, you see. Writing is about painting a picture in the mind, which is often easier than painting a picture on a paper or a computer screen. I found it easier to be satisfied with my work, as it was easier to show the reader what I saw in my head by describing it, rather than drawing it. Before I knew it, I’d finished the book. I’m sure many of you reading this have an idea floating around in your head, be it a book, a song, or a picture. But at the end of the day all it is is an idea. And if you’ve had that idea for long enough, you know you want to share it. How can you not? So share it, however you can. Be it through writing, a doodle, a facebook post, a blog. Ideas are meant to be shared. I’m thrilled that after nearly 20 years, I can finally share my idea with all of you.
Description: Matt was just a regular teenager, dealing with homework, hormones, high school drama, and an obnoxious older brother. He found his life complicated, but it was nothing he couldn’t handle. Then, when Spark, the city’s greatest superhero unexpectedly dies, Matt finds himself in possession of the hero’s costume and gadgets, with a note asking him to carry on the legacy. Finding himself unable to refuse, he reluctantly begins his superhero career, hoping he can live up to the name of his predecessor. Not knowing the first thing about being a superhero, Matt soon finds himself overwhelmed. Will he find himself in an early grave, just like his hero?
Meanwhile, an aging supervillain, the Inventor, creates a powerful device capable of killing thousands. An elaborate plan is put in motion that could lead to the destruction of everything Matt holds dear. Will he be able to figure out the how to stop him in time? And when evidence arises which indicates that Spark’s death may not be the accident everyone believes it is, Matt finds himself consumed with trying to uncover the truth. Will he be able to get to the bottom of this mystery? And if so, will he be able to handle the dark reality behind it?
Today’s “Desert Island” category will be Video Games. This has gotta be the best island ever, with it’s unlimited consoles and renewable energy powering everything…although my legs are starting to get tired from pedaling.
Grand Theft Auto V — Really any from this series would work, but as each one has gotten better graphics and gameplay than the previous ones, the most recent one takes the cake…or the car.
NHL 16 — The one sports game I can pick up new year after year, and never get tired of it. Especially as the computer AI has picked up its pace and made it harder for me to beat them. Not impossible. Just harder.
Pokemon Silver — I chose this one for a few reasons. The series had started to get past some of the glitches of Red/Blue/Yellow, and we were still in a time period where the amount of Pokemon and types were manageable, still made sense, and you could figure out the type advantages. Also I kinda liked Lugia.
Call of Duty: Black Ops — I chose this one from the franchise because the storyline was just that good. Written by one of the Batman Begins writers, the story was so deep, that playing the game a second time meant seeing it all in a whole new light.
Super Mario Brothers — One of the classics, and could only get better by the addition of a “Save” feature in newer remakes.
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