tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203801442024-03-14T00:58:55.757-05:00Blogger DelightsBecause every blogger should enjoy their blog*spot!Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-76247322742037796542009-05-03T00:54:00.000-05:002009-05-03T00:55:24.579-05:00Test<br />Test post. <img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/e/58371.gif' border='0' align='left' /><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/e/57432.gif' border='0' align='left' /><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/e/57608.gif' border='0' align='left' /><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/e/58383.gif' border='0' align='left' /><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/e/57431.gif' border='0' align='left' /><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/e/58389.gif' border='0' align='left' /><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/e/57430.gif' border='0' align='left' /><br /><br />--Posted via iPhone<br />Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-29488977492067672142007-08-03T20:15:00.000-05:002007-08-04T00:01:14.100-05:00Resurrecting This BlogWell, after a long vacation, I am resurrecting this blog.<br /><br />I'll have to convert it over to the "new blogger," then re-add all of the links.<br /><br />Stay tuned!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Update:</span> Finished most of the coding for the site. Will add everything else later.Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1154116418333482382006-07-28T14:52:00.000-05:002006-07-28T14:53:38.356-05:00Ending This Weblog...After posting well over 200 times on here, I am shutting this weblog down.<br /><br />It's not that I'm leaving blogging altogether--it's just that I want to focus on other topics that interest me.<br /><br />I'll be over at these six blogs for those of you who are interested.<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://onespirit.blogspot.com/">One Spirit</a>: "For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father." ~Eph. 2:18</li><li><a href="http://colonyworlds.blogspot.com/">Colony Worlds</a>: "Seeking Out New Homes On New Worlds."</li><li><a href="http://isragood.blogspot.com/">IsraGood</a>: "Detailing Israeli technology, culture...and all things Kosher."</li><li><a href="http://insideorkut.blogspot.com/">Inside Orkut</a>: "News, views and cultural taboos from inside Orkut's community forums."</li><li><a href="http://picasafun.blogspot.com/">Picasa Fun</a>: "Discussing tips and techniques, and having fun with Google's Picasa."</li><li><a href="http://darnell.blogspot.com/">Darnell (My Mind In Orbit)</a>: A personal weblog.</li></ul><br /><br />Well, nothing else to say around here, so, have fun! Peace!Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1153270074502114032006-07-18T19:47:00.000-05:002006-07-18T20:00:50.613-05:00Print And Pattern Going Dutch?It looks as if Bowie is showing off some very interesting designs over on her site Print and Pattern. And this pillow sure looks tempting.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/370/2477/400/pt%20cush%201.jpg"><img style="float:center; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/370/2477/400/pt%20cush%201.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I wonder if she actually makes them? Anyways, here is a brief description explaining why she posted the pillow above.<br /><br /><blockquote>from yesterdays japanese designs today im going dutch, and looking at these fun designs on glass coasters from dutch company present time. they also have some nifty cushions featuring the trend flower, a japanese chrysanth. present time are also the producers of some great products designed by dutch design studio muurbloem, as featured in the next post....</blockquote><br /><br />Sounds interesting. I've never considered fashion blogs before, but I wouldn't be surprised if Bowie's idea catches on (perhaps she could lead the niche!). Either way, she needs to spice up her skin layout. Here are my suggestions below:<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.blogskins.com/info/95152">Tapestry Romance</a> (<a href="http://www.blogskins.com/apply.php?sid=95152&action=Preview">preview</a>)</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.blogskins.com/info/34232">Model</a> (<a href="http://www.blogskins.com/apply.php?sid=34232&action=Preview">preview</a>)</li></ul><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Design" rel="tag">Design</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Fashion" rel="tag">Fashion</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Trends" rel="tag">Trends</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Dutch" rel="tag">Dutch</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Very beautiful pillow" rel="tag">Very beautiful pillow</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1153268900101812912006-07-18T19:28:00.000-05:002006-07-18T19:29:49.796-05:00Television Slave Goes ShoppingAfter a long hibernation, my first <s>victim</s> blog to reviewed happens to be an addict of television commercials who goes by the name of Msbauer on her blog.<br /><br />Like all normal Americans, Msbauer goes clothes shopping, and just like the rest of us experiences problems along the way.<br /><br /><blockquote>I was not going to be picky. I was not going to haggle with myself over price. I was not going to look at something I found interesting and then put it back because it was too expensive. I was going to SHOP.<br /><br />Unfortunately, it didn't work out as I had hoped. In fact, it didn't work out at all. See, I have a pretty tiny waist. But I am by no means skinny. I also have a huge ass. Big Dutch Butt or some such thing. So, tiny waist, big fat ass. So, I have a very curvy, womanly figure. Apparantly, no one else has a figure like this. They don't design clothes for it.</blockquote><br /><br />Unfortunately Msbauer was unable to find the item she was looking for, although she did however manage to find something online. (hurrah for the internet)<br /><br />She has an interesting blog, but the layout could use improvement. Since she enjoys fashion and television, perhaps these two templates could improve her blog outlook.<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.blogskins.com/info/82496">The Era of Television</a> (<a href="http://www.blogskins.com/apply.php?sid=82496&action=Preview">preview</a>)</li><br /><li><a href="http://www.blogskins.com/info/93972">Watch And Learn</a> (<a href="http://www.blogskins.com/apply.php?sid=93972&action=Preview">preview</a>)</li></ul><br /><br />Sigh...I try too hard sometimes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Television Slave" rel="tag">Television Slave</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Mall Shopping" rel="tag">Mall Shopping</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Clothes" rel="tag">Clothes</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Women" rel="tag">Women</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Humor" rel="tag">Humor</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1153266708994563842006-07-18T18:44:00.000-05:002006-07-18T18:51:49.016-05:00And I'm Back!So after going through not only this weblog's code, but also on several others, I have finally returned to this blog. But what shall I post? Well, only time will tell, mainly because I have an hour left before Google <a href="http://status.blogger.com/2006/07/we-need-to-perform-hardware.html">works on blogger</a>.<br /><br /><blockquote>We need to perform hardware maintenance on the photos system for Blogger. This means that photo uploading and serving will be down for approximately 1 hour starting at 5pm (Pacific Time). All photos previously uploaded will not be visible during this maintenance.<br /><br />Thanks for your understanding.</blockquote><br /><br />Sigh...well, at least I have something to talk about. Meanwhile, for those of you still seeking entertainment, this video (posted on <a href="http://darnell.blogspot.com/2006/07/auto-blogger-must-have.html">my personal journal</a>) should give everyone a treat.<br /><br /><center><br /><embed style="width:400px; height:326px;" id="VideoPlayback" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=4364718010581194832"> </embed><br /> <br /></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blogger Delights" rel="tag">Blogger Delights</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Return of the Blogger" rel="tag">Return of the Blogger</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/This blog is not dead!" rel="tag">This blog is not dead!</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1146370574267601522006-04-29T23:11:00.000-05:002006-07-18T19:01:53.596-05:00Taking A Break....I love visiting new weblogs (and will probably continue doing so) but for now I need to focus on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.<br /><br />In other words, I need to focus on my other weblogs below.<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://insideorkut.blogspot.com/">Inside Orkut</a></li><li><a href="http://colonyworlds.blogspot.com/">Colony Worlds</a></li><li><a href="http://googleyourbiz.blogspot.com/">Google Your Business</a> (Brand New!)</li><li><a href="http://solworlds.blogspot.com/">Sol Worlds</a> (via <a href="http://www.writely.com/">Writely.com</a>)</li><li><a href="http://darnell.blogspot.com/">Darnell</a> (via <a href="http://www.audioblogger.com/">Audio Blogger</a>)</li></ul><br />Will be back here...in the mean time, if anyone wants to take over posting here, let me know. I'll even give up some Ad Sense spots for them too. :)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Update:</span> Corrected html link.Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1146252990204100612006-04-28T14:22:00.000-05:002006-04-28T14:36:30.223-05:00The Dark Side Of The Nav Bar (Spam Fraud)One of the benefits of having a Nav Bar within Google Blogger is it gives you the ability to search new and interesting weblogs and search within your own (although you can do that without it).<br /><br />On the flip side of the coin, if someone does not like you they can mark your weblog as spam, which may cripple your weblog operation. Via Sister Raya on the <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/blogger-help-howdoi/browse_thread/thread/053c7f739ed2342e/a87a91ee7bd0787c?#a87a91ee7bd0787c">Blogger Help Group</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote>My blog PAINTERSMARKETPLACE was for some reason flagged by a spambot.<br />The message I received when I went to post was it was most probably and<br />error and that a human would review in less than 24 hours. I filled out<br />the request for my blog to be view by a human and no one has reviewed<br />it.<br /><br />My blog is a "teamblog" and my members would like to post. I also<br />emailed Adsense. No response. I feel like crying. I put so much work<br />into this blog to give artists exposure for their work.<br /><br />How can I get Google to look at my blog and see that we are not mindless spammers. I<br />would so appreciate anyone's help or advice. I'm getting really blue<br />about it.</blockquote><br /><br />The good news is that Google will eventually get around to it. The bad news is that it may take them a while (remember, the whole planet emails/calls/IM's these guys). Perhaps if enough blogspot users discuss this on <a href="http://www.technorati.com">Technorati</a>, it may give attention to her plight.<br /><br />But if Raya ever gets her blog back up, I would recommend that <a href="http://blogger-templates.blogspot.com/2005/01/remove-navbar.html">she remove the Nav Bar</a>, as I have found it to be a dangerous tool, especially if you blog about politics.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Note:</span> Oh, and you can visit her blog <a href="http://paintersmarketplace.blogspot.com/">over here</a>. Looking forward to some future posts.<br /><br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Google" rel="tag">Google</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blogger" rel="tag">Blogger</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blogspot Problems" rel="tag">Blogspot Problems</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Spam Fraud" rel="tag">Spam Fraud</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Free Her Blog Please Google" rel="tag">Free Her Blog Please Google</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Pretty Please!" rel="tag">Pretty Please!</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1146251863143484642006-04-28T14:05:00.000-05:002006-04-28T14:17:43.186-05:00Posting Via Writely...I came across this post on the <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/blogger-help-publishing/browse_thread/thread/82dd641157a1c528/8a16702215a623ed?#8a16702215a623ed">Blogger Help Group</a> from Doitonabike who said:<br /><br /><blockquote>The Writely.com on-line word processing service (a Google service) is<br />supposed to suport publlishing to Blogger but a lot of people over on<br />the Writely user forum are expressing difficulties with this aspect of<br />the service.<br /><br />Can anyone in Blogger Help point me somewhere where I might get some<br />advice and assistance with the Blogger/Writely interface? </blockquote><br /><br />A second user who goes by the name "Rat" (what's up with all of these weird names?) recommended using <a href="http://buzz.blogger.com/bloggerforword.html">Blogger's Word tool</a>, although I find the feature to be a bit messy since blogger does not support all of word's font formats.<br /><br />Writely does work with blogger, however I found the best way to use it was to:<br /><br /><ol><li>Make sure that you <a href="http://forum.writely.com/showthread.php?t=464&goto=nextnewest">follow their instructions</a> on the forums (keep searching if you don't find your answer immediately) and</li><li>Make sure their is no "extra html" when posting (underneath the Edit tab, then select Edit html).</li></ol><br />That should resolve most issues. If anyone needs any help with this, let me know.<br /><br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Google" rel="tag">Google</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Writely" rel="tag">Writely</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blogger" rel="tag">Blogger</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Posting" rel="tag">Posting</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1145849627705432052006-04-23T22:33:00.000-05:002006-04-23T22:33:47.720-05:00Photographing The Bible?A very interesting way of matching images with holy text!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Inverclyde</span>, who posts over at <a href="http://creationphoto.blogspot.com">Photo Galleries World Creation</a> matches various biblical scriptures with photos on his site. This post <a href="http://creationphoto.blogspot.com/2006/04/can-man-scoop-fire-into-his-lap.html">is my favorite</a>:<br /><br /><a href="http://creationphoto.blogspot.com/2006/04/can-man-scoop-fire-into-his-lap.html" title="Credit: Photo Galleries World Creation"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/26/4445/1024/X003180020040613e06d0005l.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote>Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? Can a man walk on hot coals without his feet being scorched? So is he who sleeps with another man's wife; no one who touches her will go unpunished</blockquote><br /><br />I am sure all of the ladies would love this post (and if not, then don't attack me--I'm just the messenger).<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Photos" rel="tag">Photos</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Bible" rel="tag">Bible</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Women" rel="tag">Women</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/A weblog classic!" rel="tag">A weblog classic!</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1145848446352187652006-04-23T22:14:00.000-05:002006-04-23T22:14:06.366-05:00Too Much Information Online?<span style="font-style: italic;">Genie Belle</span> who posts over at <a href="http://genies-bottle.blogspot.com/">Genie's Bottle</a> has this to say about the <a href="http://genies-bottle.blogspot.com/2006/04/too-much-information.html">digital information overload</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote>I think there is too much information on the internet. By that, I mean there is too much personal information floating around. From online dating sites to personal pages and blogs, we are simply giving out too much information.<br /><br />We list our address and phone numbers, e-mail address, messenger/chat screen names, physical characteristics, our likes and dislikes, our pets name, our feelings, and our deep dark secrets.<br /><br />This is stuff our family and closest friends don't know about us.</blockquote><br /><br />This definitely is a problem online, and <span style="font-style: italic;">Genie Belle</span> goes into more detail about this issue on her site.<br /><br />My reasoning is that their is a "lack of accountability" online, as you can simply delete the person's message if you do not enjoy them anymore, an action you could only dream of taking with an annoying next door neighbor.<br /><br />Or could it be that you can find similar minds easier half-way around the world than half way across town? Hmm...<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blogs" rel="tag">Blogs</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Personal Information" rel="tag">Personal Information</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Cyberspace" rel="tag">Cyberspace</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Internet Dangers" rel="tag">Internet Dangers</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/People need to get a life" rel="tag">People need to get a life</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1145844402407598422006-04-23T21:05:00.000-05:002006-04-23T22:02:34.663-05:00Difficulties...Having some problems publishing to this weblog again. Sigh...Will let you know when it is back up to speed. :(<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Update:</span> And we're back!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blog Problems" rel="tag">Blog Problems</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blogspot" rel="tag">Blogspot</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Publishing got you down?" rel="tag">Publishing got you down?</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1145550300839753512006-04-20T11:25:00.000-05:002006-04-20T11:25:00.856-05:00A Business Owner's WeblogIt looks like the President of <a href="http://www.autotco.com/">AutoTCO.com</a> has a weblog. And it seems as if he has stumbled upon some <a href="http://blogs.autotco.com/joel/2006/04/market-segmentation.html">helpful information</a>.<br /><br /><blockquote>Large firms can spend millions of dollars on determining an optimal market size and segmentation. Small businesses, like <a href="http://www.autotco.com/">AutoTCO</a>, don't have this luxury. We either have to do a lot of exhaustive research, or simply guess. Once in awhile, we stumble into a nugget of data that someone else has taken the time to research on their own. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/04/19/internet.survey.reut/index.html">This</a> is one that I found today.</blockquote><br /><br />He links to an article which informs him that 16 million people are looking for cars to purchase (something very good to know if you are in the business of selling cars).<br /><br />Ironically, I am also looking for a car, although I think my neighbor might offer me a vehicle for a good price.<br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Cars" rel="tag">Cars</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Business" rel="tag">Business</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Marketing" rel="tag">Marketing</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Corporate Blogs" rel="tag">Corporate Blogs</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Know Thy Customer" rel="tag">Know Thy Customer</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1145549092565561012006-04-20T11:04:00.000-05:002006-04-20T11:04:52.586-05:00Cats Do Have Value (After All)It seems that <a href="http://willawoman.blogspot.com/2006/04/another-service-cat.html">The Willa Woman</a> has stumbled <a href="http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=oddlyEnoughNews&storyid=2006-04-16T022631Z_01_L15718549_RTRUKOC_0_US-GERMANY-CAT.xml">across a story</a> that increases the value of cats--or at least this feline anyway.<br /><br /><blockquote>BERLIN (Reuters) - A cat saved the life of a newborn baby abandoned on the doorstep of a Cologne house in the middle of the night by meowing loudly until someone woke up, a police spokesman said Saturday.<br /><br />"The cat is a hero," Cologne police spokesman Uwe Beier said. "Its loud meowing got the attention of the homeowner and saved the baby from suffering life-threatening hypothermia. The homeowner opened door to see why the cat was making so much noise and discovered the newborn."</blockquote><br /><br />Although I am not a fan of cats, (mainly for economic reasons) stories like these do highlight their feline potential. Now if we could only get the rest of the species up to par with this kitty, then cats might be considered valuable to the human race.<br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Cats" rel="tag">Cats</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Feline" rel="tag">Feline</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Hero" rel="tag">Hero</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Germany" rel="tag">Germany</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Berlin" rel="tag">Berlin</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Super cat to save the day" rel="tag">Super cat to save the day</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1145547621326609222006-04-20T10:40:00.000-05:002006-04-20T10:40:21.403-05:00Sweet Nothings While You Slumber?This is the first time I've come across a guy who is more romantic while unconscious then while he <a href="http://www.libraryladymom.blog-city.com/talking_in_his_sleep.htm">is fully awake</a>.<br /><br /><blockquote>What galls me is that when he sleep talks he usually wraps his arms around me and murmurs sweet nothings in my ear.<br /><br />And sometimes it goes a bit further than that (!)<br /><br />Last night's bit was something to the tune of "I think I could fall in love with you"<br /><br />The problem is, he generally does NOT say such things during his WAKING hours.</blockquote><br /><br />Wow, that is hilarious! Perhaps she could record her hubby whispering those romantic phrases in order to teach him what to say in the waking world. <div class="tags"> Tags: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Sleep%20Talking" rel="tag">Sleep Talking</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Sleeping" rel="tag">Sleeping</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Romantic" rel="tag">Romantic</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/You%20don%27t%20say?" rel="tag">You don't say?</a></li> </ul> </div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1145542442192509952006-04-20T09:14:00.000-05:002006-04-20T09:14:05.473-05:00Committee To Protect Bloggers Signs OffAlthough I have not posted to this weblog recently (due to my focus on <a href="http://insideorkut.blogspot.com/">three</a> <a href="http://colonyworlds.blogspot.com/">other</a> <a href="http://googleyourbiz.blogspot.com/">weblogs</a>), I have just found out that the Committee to Protect Bloggers is signing off for the <a href="http://committeetoprotectbloggers.civiblog.org/blog/_archives/2006/4/19/1897495.html">very last time</a>.<br /><br /><blockquote>Sixteen months after I began it, I am closing down the Committee to Protect Bloggers. There are <a href="http://morphemetales.blogspot.com/2006/04/committee-to-protect-bloggers-says.html">a host of reasons</a> for my decision, but the short one is, the organization is no longer sustainable. This will be the last post on the blog. The blog itself will remain up as long as the hosting service wishes to keep it in place.<br /><br />Although the Committee to Protect Bloggers is done, the legal organization behind it is not. That organization has already created several independent projects and has begun a new one.</blockquote><br /><br />Blogging, although fun is what I call a "rough hobby" in the fact that life, political pressures, work or your government can convince people to leave the field indefinitely.<br /><br />Committee to Protect Bloggers, which recently became a non-profit organization, has left the field due to the fact of funds and timing.<br /><br />They will be greatly missed.<br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blogs" rel="tag">Blogs</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blogging" rel="tag">Blogging</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blog Protection" rel="tag">Blog Protection</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/We Will Miss You" rel="tag">We Will Miss You</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1144879771774083422006-04-12T17:09:00.000-05:002006-04-12T17:14:46.786-05:00Testing Out Qumana<p>Hmmm...this appears to be a neat little piece of software. I am going to have to test this out on the other weblogs as well...but so far, this one rocks!</p><br /><p><img height="240" style="margin:5px;" width="240" alt="" src="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Darnell%20Clayton/My%20Documents/My%20Pictures/drafts/Warning%2520Sign.gif" /></p><br /><p>Sorry for the lack of posts on this weblog. I have been busy with <a href="http://insideorkut.blogspot.com/">Inside Orkut</a> and <a href="http://colonyworlds.blogspot.com/">Colony Worlds</a>, so light posting on this weblog thus far.</p><br /><p><small>Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/Testing">Testing</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/Blog">Blog</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/Qumana">Qumana</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/Very+Cool+Software">Very Cool Software</a></small></p><br /><p></p><br /><p style="color:#008;text-align:right;"><small><em>Powered by</em> <a href="http://www.qumana.com/">Qumana</a></small></p><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Update:</span> Ghetto photo manager! First and last use of Qumana!Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1144116210490257642006-04-03T21:03:00.000-05:002006-04-03T21:03:30.493-05:00Blogger For Dummies...Heh!<span style="font-style:italic;">Peter</span> has some great advice for those of you who accidentally <a href="http://bloggerfordummies.blogspot.com/2006/04/how-to-recover-from-unintended-delete.html">delete their post</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote>You have by mistake deleted some posts or links, etc., or you may even have messed up your template, and you need to recover from the mistake urgently. What do you do?<br /><br />This is what you can do. Do a search (Google, Yahoo, etc.) for some terms in your past post and see if it turned up some cached copies of your post.</blockquote><br /><br />This is advice I could have used in the beginning of my webloging days. An excellent post by Peter! I think I am going to add him to the sidebar underneath "Weblog Wisdom."<br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blog" rel="tag">Blog</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Blogging" rel="tag">Blogging</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Weblogging" rel="tag">Weblogging</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Advice" rel="tag">Advice</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Google Cache" rel="tag">Google Cache</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Peter for President" rel="tag">Peter for President</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1144115680571068422006-04-03T20:54:00.000-05:002006-04-03T20:54:40.603-05:00Does This Look Yummy To You?<span style="font-style: italic;">Annie</span> claims to have discovered the <a href="http://constructivesalad.blogspot.com/2006/04/king-of-cookies.html">best tasting cookie ever</a> (at least the best one that she has created).<br /><br /><blockquote>Attention Chocolate Chip Cookies Lovers. This could possible be the best cookie I have ever had the pleasure of making. It is chewy and delicious. I happened to be watching the food network this weekend and Alton Brown of Good Eats was babbling on about three different styles of chocolate chip cookies.<br /><br />He called them the thin [and] cripsy, the soft & puffy and the chewy. Now I started to listen carefully. I have made a couple hundred batches of cookies in my life and have alway found it hard to master the chewy texture that I so desire. So when this scientifically inclined chef said there was a secret to the perfect cookie I watched with bated breath.</blockquote><br /><br />After visiting her site I was sorely disappointed. The cookie looked extremely ugly, which was confirmed by <a href="http://constructivesalad.blogspot.com/#c114408815723354405">commentaries</a> <a href="http://constructivesalad.blogspot.com/#c114410821107191741">below</a>.<br /><br />However, <span style="font-style: italic;">Annie</span> said it was the <span style="font-style: italic;">best tasting cookie</span>, (not the best looking) so perhaps I'll step beyond my vanity and see if I can find the recipe for the cookies myself.<br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Cookies" rel="tag">Cookies</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Food" rel="tag">Food</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Taste Buds" rel="tag">Taste Buds</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Looks can be deceiving" rel="tag">Looks can be deceiving</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1142999548057663142006-03-21T22:52:00.000-05:002006-03-21T22:52:28.106-05:00Post Exam DepressionI wouldn't be surprised if this affected tens of millions of college students. Opera should cover this on her show, but since she is busy, I'll post the details here.<br /><br />From <a href="http://lavendervalley.blogspot.com/2006/03/post-exam-depression.html">Lavender</a>:<br /><br /><blockquote>Ok, what did I do after getting my results?<br />I grieved for a couple of days. Cried my eyes out...<br />Got back on my feet. Tried to stop feeling sorry for myself and get on with life.<br /><br />So, I sat in front the computer for 5 hours struggling to figure out what course to take up. Then, joined in a couple of forums. Asked a few advice, met up with my school counselor and did some research of certain courses that I may/eligible to take up. [...]<br /><br />So what might be the "purpose" of me not obtaining flying colours in my exam?<br />Educate me on what exactly?<br /><br />It is my future here in stake!!!</blockquote><br /><br />My advice? Don't ask me for advice (as the future can be scary). But one quote I've often recited in the face of obstacles is from Rem Saverem:<br /><br /><blockquote>"And if you keep your vision clear you will see the future.<br /><br />What happens in our future is our own responsibility."</blockquote><br /><br />So sit down and relax. After all, every human being has options...unless of course you live in North Korea. <div class="tags"> Tags: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/College" rel="tag">College</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Exams" rel="tag">Exams</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Career%20Paths" rel="tag">Career Paths</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Frustration" rel="tag">Frustration</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Ticket%20to%20the%20Future" rel="tag">Ticket to the Future</a></li> </ul> </div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1142997330083592232006-03-21T22:15:00.000-05:002006-03-21T22:15:30.160-05:00Thoughts And Prayers to Diane And TerryI was in a festive mood today, until I came across <a href="http://randomlysusan.blogspot.com/2006/03/diane-and-terry.html">this post</a> by <span style="font-style: italic;">Susan</span>.<br /><br /><blockquote>My best friend in the world has ovarian cancer. So far it's been a long haul with her surgery and chemo treatments. But, as ever, she keeps in amazingly good spirits and actually boosts the morale of those around her.<br /><br />Today she called to say that her husband is in the hospital, diagnosed with severe pulmonary disease pneumonia. A cat scan also shows that he has a nodule in his left lung which the doctor says may be from the infection...or it may not.</blockquote><br /><br />Cancer is probably the least fun disease on planet Earth. I have several friends and relatives who have survived this monster, and lets pray that Diane and Terry do as well. <div class="tags"> Tags: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Cancer" rel="tag">Cancer</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Prayers" rel="tag">Prayers</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Hope" rel="tag">Hope</a></li> </ul> </div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1142619624752434732006-03-17T13:01:00.000-05:002006-03-17T13:20:24.853-05:00Happy Saint Patricks Day!I almost forgot that it was St. Patricks day. Google had to remind me, as one can see from their ivy logo on their front page (not to mention the ivy within Ad Sense...pretty cool, huh?).<br /><br />Some fans are also dressing up for the occasion, as the <a href="http://www.googlecommunity.com/about10871.html">Google Community</a> is sporting a special addition of green today.<br /><br />What am I doing? Well, I forgot to wear green (so nobody pinch me) but I did find a couple of Irish blogs that may be of interest. ;)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.irishpennants.com/archives/2006/03/others_have_alr.php">Irish Pennants</a> has an interesting post about the war in Iraq via Real Clear Politics.<br /><br /><blockquote>During a recent visit to Baghdad, I saw an enormous failure. On the part of our media. The reality in the streets, day after day, bore little resemblance to the sensational claims of civil war and disaster in the headlines.<br /><br />No one with first-hand experience of Iraq would claim the country's in rosy condition, but the situation on the ground is considerably more promising than the American public has been led to believe. Lurid exaggerations and instant myths obscure real, if difficult, progress.</blockquote><br /><br />I've never been to Iraq before, but what <em>Jkelly</em> mentions on the blog kinda does line up with what I've been hearing from <a href="http://iraqblogcount.blogspot.com/">Iraqi bloggers</a>.<br /><br />The second weblog, <a href="http://mcns.blogspot.com/2006_03_01_mcns_archive.html#114261423416974929">Irish Elk</a>, sports some bagpipes, an instrument that you are either great at or should be imprisoned until you are great at (it separates the men from the boys).<br /><br /><blockquote>Faugh a Ballagh! Erin Go Bragh!In the spirit of the day, allow me to suggest the <a href="http://copsinkilts.com/wp/pages.php?p=26">Quiet Man set & Garryowen.</a>And to inspire the bald <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060316/ap_on_sp_co_ga_su/bkc_ncaa_pacific_boston_college_5">Eagles</a> this weekend: <a href="http://cache.boston.com/audio/ae/dropkick_muprhys-for_boston.ram">"For Boston,"</a> with bagpipes, by the Dropkick Murphys.</blockquote><br /><br />Heh! Happy Saint Patricks Day everyone, and if you are in New York, beware of the "happy" parade...unless you're Irish of course. ;)Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1142303227609264722006-03-13T21:27:00.000-05:002006-03-13T21:27:07.676-05:00Junk Mail, And How To Fight Back!Virtual Nobody is fed up with receiving junk mail on a daily basis and has decided <a href="http://virtualnobody.blogspot.com/2006/03/im-tired-of-junk-mail.html">to fight back</a>.<br /><br /><blockquote>So I've decided that from now on I will package up everything in these little bundles of wasteful joy and send them to their destination. Back to the company that is soliciting me. I think they need to be completely aware that I am in no way interested in their products or services. [...]<br /><br />So how about joining me. You know they don't have to pay postage for those business reply envelopes unless they actually get mailed. So stuff those buddies up and put'em back in the box.</blockquote><br /><br />Simply stuffing the envelope is not enough. I think it may be more amusing to go a bit further and insert broken markers, pens and baby-chewed crayons as well.<br /><br />After all, if you are going to return their own spam, you might as well add interest to the blessing that you have received.<br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Spam" rel="tag">Spam</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Annoying" rel="tag">Annoying</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Envelope" rel="tag">Envelope</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Junk Mail" rel="tag">Junk Mail</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Crayons are yummy" rel="tag">Crayons are yummy</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1142302561501889132006-03-13T21:16:00.000-05:002006-03-13T21:16:01.530-05:00Monday Mondays...I get the distinct feeling that it is bad to get between a mother and her coffee...especially <a href="http://mommyontheverge.blogspot.com/2006/03/gene-simmons-monday.html">on a Monday</a>.<br /><br /><blockquote>Do you ever feel like this on a Monday? Sometimes, I wish I can stick out a loooong tongue and wag it at people who are not polite on Mondays. Maybe even blow a bit of fire out them to scare them just a bit. <br /><br />'HEY, QUIT HOLDING UP THE LINE TO ORDER YOUR SPECIAL COFFEE DRINK WITH A THOUSAND INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR GROUP OF FRIENDS, ALL I'M ORDERING IS A FRIGGIN DRIP WITH ROOM!</blockquote><br /><br />Fortunately for me, I am not a coffee drinker. But if I ever was in the mood for coffee cakes, I may encounter random acts of violence--from the caffeine addicts. ;)<br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Coffee" rel="tag">Coffee</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Caffeine" rel="tag">Caffeine</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Mondays" rel="tag">Mondays</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Star Bucks" rel="tag">Star Bucks</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Decafe is better" rel="tag">Decafe is better</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/I love Fridays" rel="tag">I love Fridays</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20380144.post-1142301729191721342006-03-13T21:02:00.000-05:002006-03-13T21:02:10.450-05:00Rize Up You Say?<span style="font-style: italic;">Beau</span> reviews a show called Rize over on <a href="http://atozworldblog.blogspot.com/2006/03/rize-up.html">Seasons Under the Sun</a>.<br /><br /><blockquote>If you are a prosperous, white, urban professional living a pleasant life in the suburbs you probably haven't asked yourself what's happening on the streets of South Central Los Angeles these days.<br /><br />In fact you'd probably prefer not to think about that tough, gang infested environment at all. Fortunately, I was visually yanked onto those streets while channel surfing when I discovered the best cultural documentary you could imagine called <a href="http://www.rizemovie.com/rize.php" target="_blank">Rize</a>.</blockquote><br /><br />It looks like an interesting movie. Reminds me of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206275/">Save the Last Dance</a>, with more skin exposed. Although some of my friends are into the dancing "hip hop can't stop" films, I favor the epic adventure movies such as Lord of the Rings (not to mention sci fi).<br /><br /><div class="tags"><br />Tags:<br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Lord of the Rings" rel="tag">Lord of the Rings</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Rize" rel="tag">Rize</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Movies" rel="tag">Movies</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/The White Man" rel="tag">The White Man</a></li><br /><li><a href="http://www.technorati.com/tag/Ghetto Dance" rel="tag">Ghetto Dance</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Darnell Claytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892014932718500845noreply@blogger.com0