Reality.

Can you handle life? That is the slogan for a website I came across titled Ogrish. Now I will warn you, it is not recommended that anyone with a weak stomache or under the age of 18 view this site. As it is a compltation of very real pictures and videos of crime scenes, war, Iraq, and all across the globe. So if you think you have seen everything, take a peek at this just to see or if you need a reality check even, take a peek. But dont say I didnt warn you.

Battlefield 2 Update #1

Alright. I have recently been promoted to Corporal with 1017 kills and 1339 deaths. Not bad considering that I play as either anti-tank, engineer or sniper. I have taken quite a liking to the M24, despite the lack of stopping power it makes up for it greatly by being insanely accurate. I have found myself also many times switching back and forth from handgun to rifle as the enemy charges at me furiously. I have also found it fun to hunt other snipers, as they are usually hunting me as well. Oh, also I have recently installed the new patch, and man is that Wake Island 2007 totally awesome. Playing as Marines it was a pain in the ass just to get a foothold on the island, and soon after that we were constantly getting pounded by everything they had. Even controlling a majority of the island it was still hard to finish them off. Last night on the Strike of Karkand map, playing a full 32 on 32 on the full sized map got interesting once the MECs (my team that round) ended up stuck on one side of that little river and the Marines on the other. With both teams at about 175 tickets it was a nonstop hail of bullets on either side with people charging to no avail for quite an extensive amount of time. So all in all it was a lot of fun out on the battlefield last night. Cant wait to play again soon.

Riots.

Recently I read articles and watched videos on the riots and arsons all over Paris. Sure I do not live there but that still does not stop me from feeling the anguish of what it must be like for the citizens of France getting caught in the crossfire. I just dont quite understand my generation I guess, turning to violence every time as a means to express views. How did two teenagers getting electrocuted to death from hiding in a power substation thinking the police were after them spark all of this and chants of reform. On top of that, by burning down buildings and cars, they too are helping the situation of lost jobs. Any of those vehicles could be someones only form of transportation to make it to work, and now that is lost and adding to the problem of a lack of jobs in that region. I only hope all of this settles down soon because all of this violence is not going to help the situation. In a worst case scenario the government could declare a state of Marshall Law and stop it, but then since most of the rioting is being done by the Muslim minority we might end up with a war there as well.

Age.

At which point did age become so important into the relation on how mature one is? Though yes it can be related to how much experience one has in a field of expertise. No two people are always exactly alike, and people do not develop in the same manner as others every time. At which point can we judge that a person has fully developed emotionally and socially to be seen as acceptable. I think judgment of one should be done after understanding their mental state and not age.

Aid.

It is quite saddening hearing about all of the recent natural disasters across the globe, but very pleasing to hear about the unity it brings and help from all over. I greatly encourage aiding in any possible way as well, but what concerns me is who controls where the money goes. It is freely dispersed to nations and governments but what governs where it goes in the end? In the news I hear about situations such as this as well, and with the current conflict going on in that region of the world, what is preventing that money from ending up either supporting more terrorism or even just for the government to spend on itself. Im sure many others would be willing to donate more as well, as long as they were reassured that their aid is making it to where it is supposed to go.

Technology.

Well... Today I endured my first crisis at the BSU library service desk, which seemed to mostly revolve around technology. They say it is here to ease our lives, but really it just adds stress. Im sure everone out there understands this unless you live in the woods... I show up for work at 2pm, it is going to be an easy day with only 2 hours of work, what could go wrong. Only thirty minutes into work the first issue reared its ugly head at me and my co-worker. Four of the Gateway computers in the first lab began locking up and searching for a floppy disc nonstop, leaving what was a quiet room quite noisy. So we shut the PCs off and moved the students to the other room to use the computers there. Restarting all the problematic computers seemed to solve the issue. Not long after that the copier ran out of toner and the person who knew how to replace that was nowhere to be found.

Needless to say it was a hectic period of work. Thankfully the last issue to show up involved one of the printers more or less not recieving data from any of the PCs but printing normally if from a Mac. I had no solution to that problem at the time and was glad to see that my shift was over, leaving that problem for the next shift.

Battlefield 2.

Well... It is official, I am hooked on Battlefield 2 for the PC. I am not the best at First Person Shooters or ever will be, but I will have to admit that I carry a pretty nasty shot as an Anti-Tank personnel. My accuracy is horrendous as anything else, so why not pick on the tanks or transport helicopters, after all it is like hitting the broadside of a barn as they say. I fancy the Americans SRAW as my weapon of choice on the battlefield with its improved wire-guidance system that seems to work better for me than the others. The other weapons that are carried with the Anti-Tank are quite useless at times if you have someone chasing after you. I personally like using the handgun, its accurate and carries a hefty punch at close range. Not many can make it past a full clip to the chest from it, given that you have enough time to squeeze off that many rounds. If anyone is out there playing and see Dreubaud, better hope your on my side if your in a tank or else be prepared for a good fight. Unless of course you run me over, which never fails. =P

Just another day.

I always enjoy colder weather. Two days ago we had some rather bitter weather along with a little rain all day. Being as I am I decided to lay outside and took a short nap under a tree near the lake, and needless to say it was wonderful.I later regretted it as I came down with a cold and missed a days worth of classes. But listening to students that day was quite intriguing as they all had many opinions about the weather and its effect on them. Those comments also gave me a better understanding of their personality, because I myself enjoy the quiet and do not mind solitude. Dark gloomy days give me a comforting feeling unlike sunny warm days, but many do not share that same opinion. I heard alot of "its too cold" from many of my friends as we walked to classes or over to Walnut Hall for food. All I can say is winter is coming so be prepared for many more cold and or worse days to come. So bundle up, keep those wool socks handy, and plenty of chicken noodle soup on hand!!!

Did I hear correctly?

Is it true? Are all of the problems in Louisiana thanks to a racist nation? Dont suppose the reason a city was built not only below sea level near a major body of water (i.e. ocean, sea), but also in a region that receives torrential rain fall each year was due to racism was it? Now... it is my understanding that during a crisis the best method is to devise a plan first, and then carry it out to achieve maximum efficiency. Once the plan has been devised based on that given situation, since not every one [situation] is the same, one generally acquires the resources in order to undertake this plan. In the situation of Louisiana, that requires a lot of manpower, vehicles, and numerous supplies to be sent in at once in an organized fashion or else it will break down. Given my knowledge about human behavior in situations such as this, they humans to panic easily and are susceptible to radical behavior.


So not only is it a problem of devising how to get the supplies there, but how to maintain order and safety so all can be taken care of without leaving some individuals out. The media does not help much in those situations however. What better way to gain viewers than by evoking emotions causing the need to want to watch more. The reporters out in the field are not only "getting the real story" but also adding to it with their own by censoring what is aired to the most tragic and worst of a situation. In a world of little privacy these days, the media has everyone wrapped around their fingers. They can take the simplest of situations and twist them to become more appealing or even make them to effect someone or something. Driven by ratings or maybe even politics. In the world of today nothing remains non-biased.

Who gets blammed this time.

Am I the only one getting tired of hearing about FEMA? It seems to me that these recent events show a few things about our government and society. For example, one being that despite an oncoming hurricane, some choose to stay behind and when their house gets blown over, flooded, or whatever, they immediately turn to the government and start to point fingers for their own decision. At the same time the government which we all are a part of, seems to also be pointing fingers at who to blame for what the citizens in that effected region are trying to pin on as well. We U.S. citizens have really dug ourselves a major hole in how everything is handled in the government. They, (the U.S. government), are unable to do anything in fear of stepping on someones toes, which will in turn lead to lawsuits, followed by investigations, and either resolved in a speedy manor due to media pressure, or pushed onto the backburner long enough to be forgotten.

Whats entertaining to hear about is people and government officials wanting public projects or services to be undertaken without raising taxes. How would you suppose is the government going to obtain the funding required? Why not just add it to our already massive tab in the trillions range. I think many dont understand that the government runs based on our money, we elect officials (assuming you actually voted) to carry out our needs for us. So when something goes wrong, sure lets point at the guy or gal we voted for and say that it is their entire fault that something went wrong after we put them in that position in the first place. Im not saying all politicians are right and we are wrong, but we need to seriously cut them a little slack, after all they are trying their hardest to make everyone happy without getting slapped with a lawsuit or federal investigation about what their job is.

Roaming Ideas.

As I sat at my desk in College Algebra preparing for the test coming up, my eyes couldn't help but stray out the window I was so close to and watch life go by. During my little day dream status, I thought about how lucky us Americans are in even the simplest of daily luxuries. Then I began to reminisce about my World History class, and some of our lessons on different empires throughout the ages. If you cannot tell already I have a serious problem of wandering thoughts. But anyway... Back to the story. I wonder how the people of those previous states thought about their society before its collapse. Were they concerned about the governing bodies status? The safety of their state? How their lives would be effected even? Or did they care at all? Who knows?! What I do know is that it is the people along with their government that make up a country, state, empire, republic, or whatever else their is.

We are all connected within it, so it is important for us all to pay attention and help one while the other helps us, or else who is watching who and then who knows what is really going on. How many actually read the paper, watch the news, or read what's posted on the web? Everyone should before those luxuries are swept right out from underneath our feet, leaving everyone wondering how it happened all of a sudden. These things do not happen in a day, a week, or even a month. They build over time reaching perilous heights before suddenly it all comes to a head. Then what happens? The same thing that has happened so many times before in history, we become a society read about or studied in institutions abroad. Or even by students like me in a fleeting moment of thought.

My Web Page.

Although it is not the best of web sites out there or the most entertaining. You can check out my personal website thanks to Earthlink. http://home.earthlink.net/~waldo2129/

While attending high school in Browerville, I worked a bit on the schools website and through this was able to more or less teach myself some of the basics of html, the use of Dreamweaver, and web page basics on structure and design. I am hoping to pursue a career more on the service side of computers, but an off to the side job of web design might be quite fun as well.

Back to the web page. Earthlink has taken advantage of an excellent program called Trellix, and incorporated it into their customer service. I found it quite easy to use and understand the program along with its well constructed online help. So for those of you out there that are not quite html literate like me, take a look at Trellix.

First Blog.

Howdy. I am totally new to this whole blogging scene and understand very little about it, other than they seem to be used in the media alot. Has anyone else noticed they actually show blogs and websites on the national news stations now? Well anyways, I will be back with many posting in the near future. Be sure to check back often for updates!