They Are Breeding!!!

And I am one of them! Muahahahahahah!

Confessions of a Sports Agnostic

I have a saying. I think its quite funny, but some don't agree. My saying is I'm a sports agnostic. Sports may or may not exists, but I don't care. To be fare, I need to qualify that. What I mean is spectator sports. For some reason I just can't get excited about watching or following stats for any major sport. Sure I may watch the odd game with family or friends. I may even tune into the Olympics for a spell, but I just don't feel the umph that others seem to get out of it. And it isn't because I don't understand the game. For heaven's sake, I get most of the rules of Cricket. I know some fans who don't even have that much. So what am I suppose to do?
This particular dilemma is compounded because a family member criticized me for my "anti-social" behavior when it comes to sports. So I've been thinking about what I can and should do. Sadly, it seems that spectator sports is just a huge deal in all walks of life. At school, work, and even church it always seems to be a central topic of discussion. Of course there are my geeky, nerdy, and techy friends who care less about such sports, but I have never been one to limit myself socially if I can help it. Of course, add to this the fact that my profession of choice is high school teacher and sports becomes a huge issue. I can get behind the high school team because that's what you're suppose to do, but what if my lack of interest and by connection knowledge in the area of sports handicaps my carrier advancement because I don't know much about the latest team or player?
I suppose the reason I'm writing this is partly to ask for help in this regards and partly to get things off of my chest. Where should one start when learning to care at least a little about spectator sports? I'm great at conversational BS but I can only take it so far when I have lost track of who is whom in the arena of sports. Is there a book, article, or app (for Android, I don't have any iOS devices currently) that I can get to at least start me down the road of being an undercover sports agnostic? Your feed back is wanted. Share them in the comments section.

I asked my wife if she would wear this shoe. She said yes!

High heels can be a real monster! I don't speak from experience mind you. Rather, I speak from observation. Still, this rather awesome shoe and two others made with the similar design sense of EPIC AWESOMENESS are with 3D printing. The designer, Janina Alleyne is a  U.K. based fashion footwear designer. She partnered with 3D printer Inner Leaf. 

I think this is something Kerrigan (from Star Craft) would wear. 

Hit the link to enjoy more pictures of these epic shoes. While they are currently for sale, I'm sure if the girls of Geekdom were to demand them they may become available.

8 Bit Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter!

Thanks Wisdom from TriForce Radio for sharing this on Facebook!


This is epicly AWESOME!

The Truth about the Tablet's Origins

First, please enjoy this video. You will love this epic rap off between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs is epic. The meme follow the video will probably be easier to under if you enjoy the short video. It is most epic!

Oh, and Apple's do catch viruses!
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Now that you have enjoyed that, please enjoy this little gem!
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29 Free Fantasy Books in Honor of 2012 Summer Solstice

This deal only works from the date of June 20th and 21st of 2012. The ebooks for just fine with Kindle (not sure about Nook). Either way, free is free. Click the link to get them. Enjoy!

Speck Kindle Fire Fitfolio Case    M-Edge Latitude Kindle 3 Case    M-Edge Go! Kindle 3 Case

Having Way Too Much Fun with the Blog

I know this is probably lame, but check out what I did for the page not found function of the blog! Lol! Boy am I a nerd, but that is what this blog is about isn't it.

Click this Link... IF YOU DARE!

Dear Apple, Regarding iOS 6

I have heard you were saying your operating system is the "most advanced" mobile operating system, but I think you are mistaken. Let's go over the things added by iOS 6 and how they are old news for your top competitor, Android.

1) Facebook Integration

Well, you see, this particular functionality is available for Android. While currently the latest version of Android is 4.0, the most popular version in use is Android 2.3. Guess what guys, this feature and many others have been available since 2.0. So that nice little explanation about how iOS is better because it's not "fragmented" is negated. So in your Facebook Apple!

2) A new share screen.

See above. Nothing new here. In fact, the integration for the app or network of your choice is phenomenal.

3) Spotlight tweak, find apps easier because they can get hard to find on those different home screens

Well, with Android you can set any app to any home screen that you want. Rather than being dictated to by the all mighty Apple as to where you're app icons are, you can organize them as you wish. Add to that the fact that you can add widgets to you home screens and this iOS update is a huge snore fest! By the way, for those who are not aware of what a widget is. It is something that delivers information without the user needing to open up an application. Examples of these are weather, calender and reminders.

4) Reminders improvement

All of the features added with this update are already available through Android or through free applications such as Tasker or on(X). These apps also add automation, geofencing and more to Android without any problems.

5) Call rejection options. Reject with text message

These are called quick responses in Android. This has been available since Android 2.2.

6) New Siri functionality

You know. Siri is probably the only thing that really impresses me from iOS 5 or 6. It has improved. But the thing is that Siri is one of those things that I look at and think, "I'd use it a few times and forget about it." It's all shiny, no function for me. Here is why. The voice recognition function in Android kicks some serious but. A friend and I had a quick draw on dictating a text. My 1 1/2 year old Samsung Epic 4G against is iPhone 4S. I won. Each. And. Every. Time. In noisy environments. In quiet environments. Why do I need the voice recognition to talk back to me. I'm not Raj from the Big Bang Theory. I don't need to be deluded into thinking my phone is a person.

7) Cloud Tabs

The ability to open bookmarks from your computer on your phone... Wow! I wish someone else has thought of that! (Sarcasm) Seriously. OLD NEWS! You can do this with Chrome for Android, Firefox for Android, Dolphin and the default browser on Android.

8) Game Center Update

The ability to share your score with Game Center. Meh. I don't want to share my scores. Even if I did, most Android games have that ability built in. SNORE!

9) Photo Stream

Share photos through iCloud... Yah, Google Drive, Dropbox, Box.net and more. These guys have had this feature for a long time. I can share photos publicly or send personal links easily. Also, my Google Plus account auto backs up my pictures to a private folder which I can then make public at will.

10) Facetime on 3G

 Yah, I can do that with Skype, Tango, Ustream and ooVoo all have had this option available for a while. Oh, and these options aren't limit to just Apple products. You can communicate with anyone. These apps named are free and cross platform. I've been able to do this with my old Epic 4G since I've had it. That phone game running Android 2.1 and has since been updated to Android 2.3.3.

I am sure I missed some stuff, but I suppose my point is made. Android is currently the most advanced mobile OS that is currently on the market. This may not always be the case, but...

Clarification

Now don't get me wrong Apple (and Apple fans). I'm happy to see that you've added these functionalities so your users have a better experience, but please don't go acting like these things weren't "borrowed" from Android. Me personally, I love Android, but I am happy there are other options in the market. Competition makes the market better for consumers. But that's the sad thing Apple. You are using the courts around the world to try and kill competition. This pisses me off. Stick to innovation. You use to be good at it. If you can't keep up with the competition then do what RIM is doing, go away. But if you can delude yourself into think that the end user is better off with just iPhones in the market, you need to put down that weed you've been smoking and get clean.

Sincerely,

Not Impressed


P.S.

This youtube review, Wicked4u2c does a great break down on Android for you to see how these feature are really old news for Android. This reviewer is amazing. I suggest you follow him.

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