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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Winchell's Restaurant in Lexington, KY
"Best Rueben in Lexington KY" is a pretty bold statement, but I believe it to be true. Winchell's Bar and Grill is one of those little jewels of Lexington that only the locals know about. It isn't a chain, and it isn't owned by some mega-chagillionaire corporation. It is local and boy is it wonderful.
The menu is straight up Americana, and the beer is draft macrobrews. The atmosphere is 'local-sports-pub' and the specials are magnificent.
If you ask a Lexingtonian when they go to Winchell's you'll hear "Sunday Brunch" most of the time. This restaurant is noted for it's breakfast foods, but I say to give it a change for dinner. The Country Fried Steak with gravy is amazing, and so is the pulled pork dinner, but my fav of all fav's is the Rueben Sandwich with fries.
The Rueben is a delectable heap of corn beef on rye with thousand island and sweet vinegar slaw. The magic is in the slaw which substitutes most standard kraut. Does it make it bit different from a traditional rueben? Sure, but it doesn't matter, Reuben lovers and non-Reuben lovers will love this sandwich.
Winchell's is located on the very eclectic Southland Dr. of Lexington. It looks like a small shopping center eatery, but when you get through the doors it really is larger than it looks. If you go on Sunday, get there early, because it usually is packed.
Winchell's really is an elite Lexington Eatery and Bar. Check out prices and pictures of Winchell's as well as information on Lexington's Bars
The menu is straight up Americana, and the beer is draft macrobrews. The atmosphere is 'local-sports-pub' and the specials are magnificent.
If you ask a Lexingtonian when they go to Winchell's you'll hear "Sunday Brunch" most of the time. This restaurant is noted for it's breakfast foods, but I say to give it a change for dinner. The Country Fried Steak with gravy is amazing, and so is the pulled pork dinner, but my fav of all fav's is the Rueben Sandwich with fries.
The Rueben is a delectable heap of corn beef on rye with thousand island and sweet vinegar slaw. The magic is in the slaw which substitutes most standard kraut. Does it make it bit different from a traditional rueben? Sure, but it doesn't matter, Reuben lovers and non-Reuben lovers will love this sandwich.
Winchell's is located on the very eclectic Southland Dr. of Lexington. It looks like a small shopping center eatery, but when you get through the doors it really is larger than it looks. If you go on Sunday, get there early, because it usually is packed.
Winchell's really is an elite Lexington Eatery and Bar. Check out prices and pictures of Winchell's as well as information on Lexington's Bars
Bar Reviews on Boozemonster
Hello world!
I, Solidoxygen, have just started a new blog. It is called "Bar Reviews by the Boozemonster". It is a little supplement to my favorite past time; drinking. The bar review is a way to post quick reviews of bars and grills that I've been to. The site will be sorta casual and fun with real reviews from a real person. You can check out the Bar Review on Blogger.
I, Solidoxygen, have just started a new blog. It is called "Bar Reviews by the Boozemonster". It is a little supplement to my favorite past time; drinking. The bar review is a way to post quick reviews of bars and grills that I've been to. The site will be sorta casual and fun with real reviews from a real person. You can check out the Bar Review on Blogger.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Molly Malones Covington
I was up in Covington recently. I had the opportunity to drop into the great irish pub, Molly Malones. It was an excellent time. The bar is located in downtown Covington, located on 4th street. They have an excellent selection of draft beers. They also have a full menu, full of great Irish fare. The bar is relatively new.
Check out pictures of Molly Malones as well as other Drink Prices for Covington KY.
Check out pictures of Molly Malones as well as other Drink Prices for Covington KY.
Friday, August 08, 2008
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Save the Earth or something
Ever since I saw the "How it all Ends" videos (Thanks Jason) I've been thinking about how to actually make a difference. Amazingly it is rather hard to find resources, but I did find a few things that I could take away, so below are my findings. I would also like it if the few people who possibly read this , to comment on this blog with any resources they have found.
First up is the "GREEN MOVEMENT"... we've all heard about it, but when I tried to think about actual ways of going green I was stuck. Well, I found a site with 10 ways to "Go Green" >>go
I'll post the abridged version here:
So those were some good tips. I really like the local aspect. It really does help out everyone to buy local. Not to mention the health benefits of eating fresh produce. I just need a good local brewery and I'd be set.
That was my resource for going green, but what about the stuff I don't want to give up . . . like my electricity. I spent some additional time looking for info about solar panel systems and other alternative resources. Again I kind of hit a wall. The best site I could find for solar power kits and tips was Backwoods Solor Systems >>Go. They have some really good tips for moving to alternative energy systems, not to mention the access to actually start building and acquiring solar panels etc to get started. Looks like you can start building systems for as low as a few thousand dollars. A really great resources on the site is the recommendations for appliances (refridgerators and such). Ever wanted an energy efficient refrigerator >>Go here.
So I've found some good info. I even found some cool gadgets to help you go green. The "Solio™, is a Universal "Hybrid" Charger powerful enough to charge all of your handheld electronic products at home or on the move, anywhere under the sun. " Check it out >>.
I'm not a tree hugging hippy that would die for and owl. I love living in a psuedo city (Lexington) that has mostly suburban housing with the amenities of a city. I love having neighbors I can walk to, bars I can walk to, groceries I can walk to and everything else. I like driving 3 minutes to work and being able to do what I want in a 10 mile radius, but I also like the thought of doing it without killing the Earth and Environment at the same time.
I'm not much of an activist and I'm not a zealot, but I thought about some ways I could make a difference without really giving up my lifestyle. I think I found a few answers and most importantly I educated myself for when I need to buy a new appliance or possible ways of switching to alternative power.
Let me know what you guys are doing, or ways you've thought of that you can make a difference withouth sacrificing your lives.
First up is the "GREEN MOVEMENT"... we've all heard about it, but when I tried to think about actual ways of going green I was stuck. Well, I found a site with 10 ways to "Go Green" >>go
I'll post the abridged version here:
- Re-route your commute.
- Buy used.
- Buy local.
- Compost your food scraps.
- Change the thermostat setting and install energy saving devices.
- Skip the bottled water at the grocery or convenience store.
- Make your own cleaning supplies.
- Think twice about new electronics.
- Add one meatless meal per week.
- Use your local library and other public amenities.
So those were some good tips. I really like the local aspect. It really does help out everyone to buy local. Not to mention the health benefits of eating fresh produce. I just need a good local brewery and I'd be set.
That was my resource for going green, but what about the stuff I don't want to give up . . . like my electricity. I spent some additional time looking for info about solar panel systems and other alternative resources. Again I kind of hit a wall. The best site I could find for solar power kits and tips was Backwoods Solor Systems >>Go. They have some really good tips for moving to alternative energy systems, not to mention the access to actually start building and acquiring solar panels etc to get started. Looks like you can start building systems for as low as a few thousand dollars. A really great resources on the site is the recommendations for appliances (refridgerators and such). Ever wanted an energy efficient refrigerator >>Go here.
So I've found some good info. I even found some cool gadgets to help you go green. The "Solio™, is a Universal "Hybrid" Charger powerful enough to charge all of your handheld electronic products at home or on the move, anywhere under the sun. " Check it out >>.
I'm not a tree hugging hippy that would die for and owl. I love living in a psuedo city (Lexington) that has mostly suburban housing with the amenities of a city. I love having neighbors I can walk to, bars I can walk to, groceries I can walk to and everything else. I like driving 3 minutes to work and being able to do what I want in a 10 mile radius, but I also like the thought of doing it without killing the Earth and Environment at the same time.
I'm not much of an activist and I'm not a zealot, but I thought about some ways I could make a difference without really giving up my lifestyle. I think I found a few answers and most importantly I educated myself for when I need to buy a new appliance or possible ways of switching to alternative power.
Let me know what you guys are doing, or ways you've thought of that you can make a difference withouth sacrificing your lives.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Drink Prices in Lexington KY on Drink Prices.com
Just found this awesome site that lets you see the prices of beers around Lexington KY. The site is called Drinkprices.com and it just launched. The site is just starting out, but I can tell that it will really be handy for college kids and any one who likes going out but not spending a bunch of money. It is nation wide but there aren't prices for all cities, but the good news is that anyone can register and post prices. You can check out Lexington, Ky drink prices here, and Chicago, IL drink prices here. CHEERS!
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Web Design Tips from a graphic designers lips
Web Design Tips from a graphic designers lips
I've been writing up some tips for graphic designers that help them learn how to deal with problems that clients might create for them. SO far I have 4 new tutorials on everything from illustration problems to how to prepare a work for a client that will ease problems. I really hope to have more tutorials soon.
Later
I've been writing up some tips for graphic designers that help them learn how to deal with problems that clients might create for them. SO far I have 4 new tutorials on everything from illustration problems to how to prepare a work for a client that will ease problems. I really hope to have more tutorials soon.
Later
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Things I would like to acquire
This is lame, but I'm going to post a link to some things that I would like to acquire in the future.. I'm not exactly coveting these articles.. just listing them out. Yeah.. totally lame.
Cool shoes.
Bape Ape Sta Blue / Light Blue w/ White Trim Bathing Ape Logo on the rear
A really cool bass amp for recording
Tech 21 SansAmp
a rather reasonable guitar
Ibanez Artcore
Bape Ape Sta Blue / Light Blue w/ White Trim Bathing Ape Logo on the rear
Tech 21 SansAmp
Ibanez Artcore
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Bicycle Hubcaps , Stephen and Americas' Next inventor
Stephen the crazy bicycle hubcap guy surprised me when he didn't take a dump on the stage of America's next inventor. I don't think I have ever seen anyone on a reality tv show quite as crazy as Stephen the hubcap guy. This guy was absolutely nuts. He stayed on the stage for way too long after they dismissed him. He's crazy. I really thought I would have to watch George Forman punch the guy in the Clavical. Anyways. Check out Fried Crispy.com for more crazy shit.
Monday, May 28, 2007
I need to blog more
What have I been doing? I wrote this really long thing about what I've been doing, but I think it would be inappropriate to post on the net. Not that I've done anything bad, it's just that it's got a lot of things about people that I wouldn't want to post without their consent.
So instead. Here is a picture
So instead. Here is a picture
Friday, May 04, 2007
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
It's been awhile: Invoicing and hardship
For the past 3 days I've been preparing and invoicing my company's client. I would never had thought it would take such time to simple billing. It has been absolutely horrindous... that isn't spelled right,but oh well. I've had to make spreadsheets and doc files for everything. Then spit it all out to pdf. I emailed all of the clients and notified them all. I imagine it will get faster since I just started doing it, but I bet there are hundreds of small businesses out there that could really use some help.
Small Businesses. I feel for you. I hope my company can come up with a software solution to save you time and money.
Google Calendars. I like it. I didn't really have a use for it until now. I'm using it to schedule invoice dates. I think it will work out for me.
I could also use an email system that could retain html templates. That would be handy. I'd love to personalize all of my business emails with html.
Notification and contact with clients is soooo important. Everyone likes to be notified of a payment deadline or an acknowledgement of payment. Those little flourishes really solidify the professionalism of your business.
I can't wait to solve some of these issues with web applications and webware.
Later
Small Businesses. I feel for you. I hope my company can come up with a software solution to save you time and money.
Google Calendars. I like it. I didn't really have a use for it until now. I'm using it to schedule invoice dates. I think it will work out for me.
I could also use an email system that could retain html templates. That would be handy. I'd love to personalize all of my business emails with html.
Notification and contact with clients is soooo important. Everyone likes to be notified of a payment deadline or an acknowledgement of payment. Those little flourishes really solidify the professionalism of your business.
I can't wait to solve some of these issues with web applications and webware.
Later
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
EvC Forum: Does randomness exist?
Just found this and was very intrigued. Smarter people than I respond in this forum. It has been quite some time that I have read something that I went, "Hmm, I'm pretty dumb." I found this forum by looking into the golden ratio or 1.6183:1 . I hadn't seen this number or even thought about it in 10 years, where I had seen it in a disney film in Geometry class as a Sophmore.
As a graphic designer, I could really learn something from this rather attractive number. Human beings find it beautiful since its ratio is so "correct". The ratio is seen every where in the natural world; found in subjects like flowers and shells that humans find beautiful. It would only seem natural that a designer, whose main purpose is creating beautiful layouts for clients, should add the golden ratio into his arsenal of creativeness. It would at the very least speed my creative process along.
Whatever the case, it is imperative that I learn more about it before trying to execute using it.
Ah well, it would be nice to be 18 again, and KNOW EVERYTHING!
As a graphic designer, I could really learn something from this rather attractive number. Human beings find it beautiful since its ratio is so "correct". The ratio is seen every where in the natural world; found in subjects like flowers and shells that humans find beautiful. It would only seem natural that a designer, whose main purpose is creating beautiful layouts for clients, should add the golden ratio into his arsenal of creativeness. It would at the very least speed my creative process along.
Whatever the case, it is imperative that I learn more about it before trying to execute using it.
Ah well, it would be nice to be 18 again, and KNOW EVERYTHING!
Monday, May 08, 2006
European Adventure
Just got back from Europe. A bit fried and reeally tired. Thought I would notate the date in history. ... Also got lots of catching up to do in the work department.
I wonder why Google stripped the blogs page rank. I love some google, but that sux none the less. I want my 2 page rank back
I wonder why Google stripped the blogs page rank. I love some google, but that sux none the less. I want my 2 page rank back
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Bonnaroo 06
The artist list looks fantastic. I bought my tickets about a 2 weeks ago. I'm excited cuz It will probably be the last festival I go to. I'm a little weary cuz I'm not a big "camping out doors" type of guy and I don't exactly handle the hot very well. I can almost promise it is goint to be a scorcher this year.
I'm crazy
I'm crazy
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Waste Basket Vol. XI No. 7: Contractors Gone Wild
Waste Basket Vol. XI No. 7: Contractors Gone Wild
Wow... This is unbelievable. Makes me want to get a government contract. Screw some tax payers.
Wow... This is unbelievable. Makes me want to get a government contract. Screw some tax payers.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
The Flaming Lips: At War With Complacency
MTVNews.com: The Flaming Lips: At War With Complacency happens to be a great article on the adventures of The Flaming Lips at the SXSW festival in Austin TX.
I have to admit I have just half heartedly followed the Flaming Lips, but I have never once over looked their influence on music. So check out the article if you feel a little like looking at some legends. I especially like the part about starting a parade- (The lips started a parade after their show because there was too many people at the concert for the tiny venue to hold - so rather than disappoint- they started a parade through Austin- much to the dislike of the local police and security). Great tale. You can't make this stuff up.
I have to admit I have just half heartedly followed the Flaming Lips, but I have never once over looked their influence on music. So check out the article if you feel a little like looking at some legends. I especially like the part about starting a parade- (The lips started a parade after their show because there was too many people at the concert for the tiny venue to hold - so rather than disappoint- they started a parade through Austin- much to the dislike of the local police and security). Great tale. You can't make this stuff up.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
DMZ
I have just gotten back into comix and here is the really freaky part; I'm actually reading them. I picked up a handful of comix the other day to try out, and DMZ happened to be one of them. DMZ is written by Brian Wood who is obviously a household name when it comes to comix. It is a wicked awesome read and anyone over the age of 13 would enjoy it. Love the graphix and everything. I'm going to try and pick up the rest of the issues ASAP. Just thought I would spread the love.
Monday, April 03, 2006
Friday, March 31, 2006
Fried Ideas
1st off : $10 a week art contest. Like a Jam but the winner -as voted on by the peers- wins $10 cash- no questions asked.
2nd: When a person uploads art the have the option of putting their paypal data along with a sell price. This means anyone viewing it can have the option to buy original- of course this means uploading the original art, but makes it very easy to make money off a competition piece.
3rd: add store for folks to "add" their pieces to the gallery for sale- upload same as it is to enter contest.
2nd: When a person uploads art the have the option of putting their paypal data along with a sell price. This means anyone viewing it can have the option to buy original- of course this means uploading the original art, but makes it very easy to make money off a competition piece.
3rd: add store for folks to "add" their pieces to the gallery for sale- upload same as it is to enter contest.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Octabong
Octabong, LLC
I honestly couldn't make this up. An 8 chambered beer bong with 8 hoses . Everyone gets a hose and you can race. It is fantastic.. The possibilities are endless. My idea is plug 7 of the holes and leave one hose open and funnel 8 beers -- now that is my ideer of a challenge
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
Fried Crispy online maggy
I really wanted to draw this out, but I couldn't find my book, and then I wanted to write this out and this was the best place I could think of to post my ideas. I don't rightly know if anyone is going to read this, so I think it should just be best if I do it here and whatever happens happens.. Right?
Okay.. I'm turning Fried Crispy.com into an online maggy. I don't really have enough time to post it all the time, and quite frankly I don't think that i have enough endurance and creativity to constantly produce the same type of info all the time and consistently good.. so what i'm going to do , and what seems the most novel to me is: create an online magazine that comes out monthly and is different every time.
The front page will change every month.. That said.. articles will change.. interviews will change.. everything will change.. and if I want to have a character comeback - they can.. if they don't want to then they don't have to.. The important thing to keep in mind though is that it would only have to be fresh once a month.. and it wouldn't have to be deep. all it really has to do is have links directly from the front. ...
This probably isn't even a new idea.. it just is the way that I want Fried Crispy to become.. I've been thinking this over for a bit and it just seems too complicated to have constant/static sections that keep growing and growing. I don't honestly think I can come up with sections that are even broad enough to add to.. It would be much easier just to draw a cover / slice it up and add on from there. It gives the website a much more fluid life of its own and doesn't rely on one grand idea-- it can change over and over.
So i've talked myself into it. Now I just need to come up with some cool articles for March.
Articles for March:
Rain and the Other Fantastic Elements that Make up Weather
He-man, the interview of a Life time
15 reasons to keep breathing..that aren't very good
My Cat
Cartoons without pants
Spring Fashion-Nude is in
How I spent Spring Break: What I don't remember but my camera does
Letters from Your Mom
Card Carrying Freaks
Residue
I truly think that this could turn out to be something interesting at least.
Okay.. I'm turning Fried Crispy.com into an online maggy. I don't really have enough time to post it all the time, and quite frankly I don't think that i have enough endurance and creativity to constantly produce the same type of info all the time and consistently good.. so what i'm going to do , and what seems the most novel to me is: create an online magazine that comes out monthly and is different every time.
The front page will change every month.. That said.. articles will change.. interviews will change.. everything will change.. and if I want to have a character comeback - they can.. if they don't want to then they don't have to.. The important thing to keep in mind though is that it would only have to be fresh once a month.. and it wouldn't have to be deep. all it really has to do is have links directly from the front. ...
This probably isn't even a new idea.. it just is the way that I want Fried Crispy to become.. I've been thinking this over for a bit and it just seems too complicated to have constant/static sections that keep growing and growing. I don't honestly think I can come up with sections that are even broad enough to add to.. It would be much easier just to draw a cover / slice it up and add on from there. It gives the website a much more fluid life of its own and doesn't rely on one grand idea-- it can change over and over.
So i've talked myself into it. Now I just need to come up with some cool articles for March.
Articles for March:
I truly think that this could turn out to be something interesting at least.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
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Saturday, March 04, 2006
Sunny Dog - courtesy of Solidox Records
Sunny Dog
A fresh new tune from the makers of "That's too bad" and "Laying in the Road" Remember to enjoy it safetly.
A fresh new tune from the makers of "That's too bad" and "Laying in the Road" Remember to enjoy it safetly.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Julian's Dining Room and Lounge. Daytona Beach
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Sponge Bob is the Man : Poem
Sponge Bob is the man.
Living in Japan.
Sitting on the Coast
making Castles in the Sand.
Playing with a boat.
Filled with lots of goats.
Writing songs
and writing tunes
that have lots of notes.
Sure the man is yellow
but quite the nicest fellow
Full of holes,
without any moles
when wet he jiggs like Jello
Strong like an ox he Flexes
Has run as far as texas
As fast as a bee
the strongest is he
And rich, he drives a Lexus
Living in Japan.
Sitting on the Coast
making Castles in the Sand.
Playing with a boat.
Filled with lots of goats.
Writing songs
and writing tunes
that have lots of notes.
Sure the man is yellow
but quite the nicest fellow
Full of holes,
without any moles
when wet he jiggs like Jello
Strong like an ox he Flexes
Has run as far as texas
As fast as a bee
the strongest is he
And rich, he drives a Lexus
Problems
I've been having problems with blogger. Don't exactly know what is going on, but I hope to resolve it soon.
Stalin World in Lithuania
"Stalin World in Lithuania"
Monday, February 13, 2006
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
Monday, February 06, 2006
Getting Tea Bagged
Goodness I can't even imagine how aweful it would be to eat 100 burgers. Or how aweful it would be getting tea bagged
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Leet Speak for Teenagers
Leet Speak and other 32bit text languages
I C4n'7 b3l13v3 7h3 5h17 I 533. J00 kn0\/\/ W4zz UP - J0!!
I C4n'7 b3l13v3 7h3 5h17 I 533. J00 kn0\/\/ W4zz UP - J0!!
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
CNN.com - Mechanic sucked into jet engine - Jan 16, 2006
CNN.com - Mechanic sucked into jet engine - Jan 16, 2006
Good Gravy- and there was 114 passengers in the plane when it happened.
Good Gravy- and there was 114 passengers in the plane when it happened.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Wookified Productions: Now Playing
Wookified Productions: Now Playing

- It is a very special day when you can come home from work, and when you are asked " Did you do or see anything interesting today?" by your significant other or mother or family member or friend, that you can honestly say.. "Well yes I did." I can honestly answer this today. I have seen something interesting and should be shared with many many people. Meet William Colon - anal cosmetologist. He is an innovative mind with his heart on revolution. This man's name will be remembered; I know this. Take a gander at 8 1/2 and you won't be disappointed. I SWEAR.
- It is a very special day when you can come home from work, and when you are asked " Did you do or see anything interesting today?" by your significant other or mother or family member or friend, that you can honestly say.. "Well yes I did." I can honestly answer this today. I have seen something interesting and should be shared with many many people. Meet William Colon - anal cosmetologist. He is an innovative mind with his heart on revolution. This man's name will be remembered; I know this. Take a gander at 8 1/2 and you won't be disappointed. I SWEAR.
Friday, January 20, 2006
powerpoint to exe - powerpoint, presentations, autorun, multimedia, templates
powerpoint to exe - powerpoint, presentations, autorun, multimedia, templates
PowerPoint to Exe is pretty amazing stuff. I was suprised to see the utility buried inside windows IExpress. That is down right crazy. I need to remember this stuff. Amazing
PowerPoint to Exe is pretty amazing stuff. I was suprised to see the utility buried inside windows IExpress. That is down right crazy. I need to remember this stuff. Amazing
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Solidox is sick
sick sick sick. got the worst sinus head ache I've had in awhile. Had to get the navy seal stuff uploaded. Will be starting on sweet 16 stuff soon. Also have to get to Savage Garnish.com as well as revamp for ihigh. Silly goof on my part. the forums for kyrenfaire are misspelled. Don't know what I'm talking about go to www.kyrenfaire.com/forums/ and laugh
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
The Dormitory Boys
The Dormitory Boys Not that this hasn't probably had the fire linked out of it.. it is still pretty funny and I thought I would at least grab me a memory link of this stuff. Pretty funny stuff
Beatbox Harmonica - Flash Animation
Click Here This guy is rather talented. Everyone should check it out.
The US Navy
US Navy is just one of the many sites I have to design. In fact it needed to be started yesterday. I'm a little behind, but I ain't uh feared. Polo Jeans is in the works and I gotta redo the flash for that lodging co. The redo for them kinda p-o's me off. I spent a good while working on that project, making it as cool as I could for their demands. Then after it is done, it never fails, they want to go and screw it up. What kind of world do we live in? I'm in constant awe of just how amazing people really are. I had no idea they were graphic designers. You learn something new every day.
navy pics Whoot whoot!
navy pics Whoot whoot!
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Netflix: Welcome To Netflix - Rent DVDs Online
I had to cancel my subscription to Netflix the other day. I just couldn't justify the service. Here was my main problem: time. Lemme explain.
I got my first ordered movies in 1 day. So I had to watch 3 movies immediately. Who has time to watch 3 movies in one day? No one. So I staggered it. I watched one movie a day and sent them back the same way - finished it sent it back. Well the weekend screws up the flow of movies Pretty much after the initial 3 movies- you were lucky to get 3 movies in a week. Now that isn't bad- that works out to about 12 movies a month, which figures to around 2 bux a movie. By most standards that is a great rental price, and to be honest, the selection of movies was immaculate. Unfortunately having to pay $20 a month for 3 movies at a time was like having a job. Maybe I'm weird, but receiving movies in the mail, was like getting a bill that you have to pay and send out as soon as possible (as not to forget about paying it). This is a horrible way to view the process, but $20 bux for less than 10 movies is pathetic. It wasn't like I was ordering up all new releases- in fact I think I only got 1 new release movie. Most of the things I rented were tv series.
Time was the biggest Issue I had with my subscription. You sign up for the subscription size based on the amount of movies you want to see at a time. 3 at a time is the subscription I joined. The average turn around rate for a movie was about 3 days. 1 day to receive it, 1 day to watch it and 1 day to send it back, then 1 day to send the next, 1 day to watch it, and 1 day to send it back. Then the week-end comes up and messes the whole process up. I feel that this process would have been sped up if there was a shipping center in my town- but the closest one is 1 hour away, which delayed the shipping by a day- that slowed the process down, and I can't imagine what it does to rural areas.
I have to say that I was down right startled at how easy it was to quit. That will make a huge difference in whether or not I ever rejoin. I didn't get hassled and it was so easy to find the cancel button. I clicked the button, confirmed my cancellation and I was done. Fantastic.
I would recommend Netflix to anyone who has a bad habit of late fees, someone who thinks that $20 bux for 10 movies is a good deal,someone who likes a large catalogue of movies, and someone who doesn't care about what movie they are watching tonight-(cuz your stuck with what you ordered). If you can't deal with one of those reasons, then netflix is not for you my friend.
Netflix- You're good, but not good enough for me Right now. I will probably rejoin when $20 bux doesn't matter that much to me... but unfortunately it does.
Solidox's Jolly Sack of Shiznizzle
SO.. I've been soo busy.. I've got so much stuff to do.. so much .. I have 2 sites I've got to design immediately. I have the Navy Seals Challenge site to design for uhh the Navy Seals, then I have to do a redesign for a site called www.savagegarnish.com WHoot WHoot. So while I'm designing them I have to do a complete ad campaign mock up for Ralph Lauren Polo Jeans. THis is supposed to correspond to their G.I.V.E Campaign which looks like it does a lot of good for the community. I hope I can make something that speaks to their needs and compliments their efforts well.
I had a great Christmas. Had lots of fun with the family and thought everything was excellent. Got to see some old friends, and had a very good time. I'll have some pics up soon
I had a great Christmas. Had lots of fun with the family and thought everything was excellent. Got to see some old friends, and had a very good time. I'll have some pics up soon
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
keira Knightley's musical choices
Just looking on Rhapsody for some new music... checked for the newest strokes record and, well, It isn't out yet.. but I found a band called Elefant-- which I'm diggin very much thank you very much. So anyways.. while I was checking it out I noticed the celebrity playlist of Keira Knightley included some ELefant... so I thought I would take a gander at her musical choices. wow... I think she stole my choices.. I was very surprised to see some of her choices... but after looking at it, I think she must be the coolest actress ever.... Speaking of cool... I wish I was cooler.
If I had a band these days that would be the name of it. " I wish I was cooler" You know... I bet everyone feels that way. Word for the day is Gona-syphl-herpe-aids :::: fun bun
If I had a band these days that would be the name of it. " I wish I was cooler" You know... I bet everyone feels that way. Word for the day is Gona-syphl-herpe-aids :::: fun bun
Friday, December 02, 2005
Thursday, December 01, 2005
That's too bad. . . by george michael montgomery gentry jackson
That's too bad performed via satellite by our one and only SOLIDOX... just trying to be original
trying to set a world record
here is some of the stupidest content I've got .. all tricked out for my first podcast. doing the superman
Nick Wind
Nick Wind
Puppet Torsos
Monday, November 28, 2005
Link Popularity Check - Marketleap Search Engine Marketing Tools
Check out this awesome tool!. This website tool will help you see exactly where your website lies in the internet world of mucky muck. The link popularity check is a great tool for finding out how well your website shows up on certain search engines. The keyword verification tool is also great if you want to know if your site shows up if you search for certain keywords in google or yahoo. It really is a good website for finding out how well your organic search engine optimization is doing.
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Netfilx- I'm slightly disappointed
So I tried out netflix- still trying out netflix - I have to say I'm a little let down. I love their catalogue but Having to wait for my movies sucks. I've been renting the 1st season of Lost and I have to say that Netflix is just not fast enough for me. I pretty much watch the movies as soon as I get them and I send them out as soon as I've watched them. In a word, it just takes too long to continue on. This is a pain since I like watching series dvds. I effectively have to wait 3 days to receive them- watch them that night - send it out and wait for them to receive the disc which takes about 2 days- then wait another 3 days for my next disc. So that means I get through the cycle about once a week. THAT IS CRAP!. It might be faster if we had a netflix location in my city, but I dont' so I have to send my discs to the closest location which is an hour away - which is why there is such a delay I'm sure. Oh well. I'm gonna try it for a little while longer. Stay tuned
Mission Ukraine - Helping Orphanages and the Needy through Christ
man o man... I know that things take time and patience, but I'm a little upset that this site isn't up and functioning. It seems that we just can't get anything finished- or even up to a functioning level. Mission-Ukraine was a website that was supposed to be up and running 2 weeks ago. However, comma, it isn't up and working yet- and truthfully, I don't know when it will be up and working. SOOOO. I wish I was more optimistic.. but I'm not. It has almost been an entire month, and there is no end in site. YUCK YUCK YUCK>
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Netflix: Welcome To Netflix
I just signed up for Netflix the other day. My first 3 dvds should arrive today. That will make it a 3 day delivery. and probably 3 days to send them back. 18 bux a month for about 3 movies a week for a month. SO 12 movies for 18 bux isn't too bad. THe main reason I'm trying it out is becuz they have so many more movies to pick from. I have a much better selection of tv series dvds, which is great. I wanted to rent "LOST" so that I could find out what everyone is talking about. I also wanted to rent "mystery Science theatre 3000" cuz I haven't seen it since I was a kid and watched it on Comedy Central. Sooo I should be receiving my first movies today.. and we'll find out if Netflix is worth it.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Things that I need to finish
It's already november, and I still have so many things to finish. Don't get me wrong, I've gotten lots of things completed and alot of things started, but I also have a very very long list of things that are just sitting there waiting to be finished.
The first thing that I need to finish is the new tutorial section for Solidoxygen.com. This will be a great addition for the site because it will allow for more tutorials and more diverse tutorials at that. I want to be able to include tuts for flash, css, photography, music . . . all sorts of things. I really want solidoxygen.com to become a great resource for everyone.
Second, I want to finish Discount Duplications.com. This site was a suprise for my uncle. I wanted to give his old site something new. Make it stand out, and bring new business. His older site was definitely not very pretty and I think that probably hurt his business. The site was good in the 90's. not so much these days.
Third, I want to finish Official Collectibles.com, and Artifactzone.com. Both of these sites have potential, but I just don't have the expertise to finish these sites alone. They need alot of help, but I don't have the resources or time for either venture.
Fourth, I want to finish Drink Prices.com. This one has potential, as well as interest. This website would benefit every college student in the world. It has a lot of possibility to just take off, but unfortunately it would need expertise that I don't have.
Sooo.. looks like I need to get busy doesn't it.
Peace
The first thing that I need to finish is the new tutorial section for Solidoxygen.com. This will be a great addition for the site because it will allow for more tutorials and more diverse tutorials at that. I want to be able to include tuts for flash, css, photography, music . . . all sorts of things. I really want solidoxygen.com to become a great resource for everyone.
Second, I want to finish Discount Duplications.com. This site was a suprise for my uncle. I wanted to give his old site something new. Make it stand out, and bring new business. His older site was definitely not very pretty and I think that probably hurt his business. The site was good in the 90's. not so much these days.
Third, I want to finish Official Collectibles.com, and Artifactzone.com. Both of these sites have potential, but I just don't have the expertise to finish these sites alone. They need alot of help, but I don't have the resources or time for either venture.
Fourth, I want to finish Drink Prices.com. This one has potential, as well as interest. This website would benefit every college student in the world. It has a lot of possibility to just take off, but unfortunately it would need expertise that I don't have.
Sooo.. looks like I need to get busy doesn't it.
Peace
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
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