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About Me

I was once an honor student studying a non-linear combination of Radio Broadcasting and Business Management, but I gradumamated in 2005. That was a long time ago, and time is a face on the water. I read Atlas Shrugged, and have since taken a new appreciation of life. I currently manage the Electronic Data Discovery division of a fast-growing digital forensics company. As such, I have put on hold my dream of becoming a motivational speaker. Also, I maintain a seasonal employment status at the Walt Disney World resort in Florida. You can catch me down there two or three times each year. I enjoy all sorts of music; I occasionally work as a moble DJ for school dances, weddings, and other events, so my general knowledge of all types of music is somewhat extensive.
I was in the US Coast Guard in 2002 for a relatively short period of time. That's another story all together, but it makes up a lot of who I am today.
Also, I wear a hawaiian shirt just about every day: I have been to Hawai'i. It was awesome. I remember to live by my own standards. I am truthful; to others yes, but more importantly, to myself. I swear, on my life and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine.
Hey you people! If you're on thefacebook.com, Facebook me!
Also I do OKCupid: My OKCupid Page
Also I play MUME, check it out here: MUME
Look out for my pukes:
Kaepora (man)
And my darkies:
Blargo (orc)
Glunko (troll)
Plinko (Black Numenorean)
These YTMNDs are old, but they still make me laugh:
New Talent on 60 Minutes
Snoop Dogg's Dreamland
Can't Break Scotty's Stride
All senniioorrr ccciiiittttiiiizzzeeeennnnsssssss
And probably the BEST YTMND EVER: Arnold's Got Hos!
Okay you people, I WAS going to start doing some Buy-Writes. If you don't know what those are, ask your parents. However, I doubt I'd get approved for options trading with my limited experience, so the covered calls are on hold.
A tribute to my friend in slot number three below, I present,
Pieces of Jay
"How many times do I have to tell you? Cans don't last."
On Phil Hartman: "That's why you don't marry the party girl."
"I hope you don't fall in love with this girl...just don't fall in love with her." And you know what? I really, really tried. I think that's why I'm ONLY extremely livid.

My Interests

The universe, and how it works. Also, I am a sleight of hand magician. I work with cards, coins, and various office products, no joke. I am now retired from the math and physics realm, but i still hold an interest. I like to read. I like cheese. I'm into chess, the Bible, the History Channel, the Food Network, musical theatre, broadcasting, and radio ratings and stuff. Finance, don't forget finance...

I'd like to meet:

Just about anyone! Send me a message if you'd like to.

Music:

I love all types of music. I'm a big fan of 80's era pop and rock, lots of techno, all sorts of classic rock, some jazz, some R&B, a handful of rap, and a bit of alternative. Old alternative, not this new garbage. Back when alternative meant alternative, not mainstream rock. That means Depeche Mode and Erasure (no I'm not a homosexual.) I like disco, but wouldn't dance to it unless being paid to do so. I have one country song in my entire collection, and sometimes I think that's too much. I've got a strange admiration for the piano playing of Jim Brickman, though it's some lightweight stuff.

My streaming audio is usually set to DI.FM's Vocal Trance channel. My favorite song is by Sting and the Police. There's much more, but too specific for this general 'Music' field.

Movies:

I like movies a lot. I used to work for Disney, so I try to keep most of those movies on my good graces, but sometimes it's hard. I like a good drama/suspense film better than a pure action film (Mission Impossible vs. Mission Impossible 2/3.) I have an odd interest in time travel movies. 12 Monkeys is probably my favorite film. As well, when my hair grows out it gets all curly and I start saying things like 'what the flip?' and 'heck yes I'd vote for you!' Gosh!
Netflix is shaping up to be awesome. I'll post what I get from them, and my ratings, 1 star to 5.
The Machinist ****
Dogfight ****
Garden State ****
L4yer Cake *****
The Illusionist ****
Casino Royale *****
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind *****
If you want to be my Netflix friend, send me an email!

Television:

Law and Order. My favorite variation is SVU.I love Prison Break, and waited eagerly for it's second season return. I was well rewarded. Right now Prison Break is my favorite show. I have already conceded that I will die in prison, so this show brings me an ounce of hope.When I lived in Florida I watched a lot of ER and it grew on me. I love ER, but not as much as Law and Order.

Books:

You know what, I read East of Eden and thought it was pretty good. It didn't develop the way I wanted it to, in both direction and depth, but it was still an amazing piece of literature.
Then there's the Lord of the Rings books, which I read while in Florida. Gave me something to do while my laundry was spinning.
Speaking of Ayn Rand, I read 'The Fountainhead' and 'Atlas Shrugged.' Atlas Shurgged was amazing. I didn't like it at first, but now I read portions of it every day. Specifically: The Concerto of Deliverence. It's a daily read for me. It helps me to remember who my real friends are and what real friends will do. Has the book changed my life? No. I've always thought like Ayn Rand.
As well, read your Bible; it's good for you.

Heroes:

There are a handful of people I consider worthy of hero worship. My list includes:
William Shatner, Ayn Rand, Walt Disney, and Mozart.
Maybe Einstien, but I can't remember why. Relativity or something.
That's all I have for now.

My Blog

Oh, discordia!

Can ya give me hallelujah? Can I get a GAWD BOMB, amen!
Posted by Jim on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:29:00 PST

Did you know???

That you can do loops at the DOS prompt without a batch file? DID YOU??? Some backstory on this one: At work, I have about 800 .PST files. PST files are Microsoft Outlook email stores; they contain al...
Posted by Jim on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 07:41:00 PST

What I've got

I've got about a billion pictures from the past two years sitting around that I haven't put up anywhere...and I've decided to change that. Look for new pics soon.
Posted by Jim on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:01:00 PST

On Lost

For those of you who have discussed the series Lost with me: I am prepared to withdraw my current theory. http://www.lostreview.com/2007/05/another-theory-on-abcs-los t.cfm Read this. I will give it ha...
Posted by Jim on Tue, 29 May 2007 09:51:00 PST

Among other things,

Today was the longest day of my life.
Posted by Jim on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:50:00 PST

New Hotness

The time finally came to retire Mojo, my old & busted Eddie Bauer Compaq Presario. Poor thing. Celeron 500, 256 Mb Ram, 11Gb Hard drive, outlived it's usefulness by many moons. Many trials an...
Posted by Jim on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:00:00 PST

Still sick

I am still sick. It is unbelievable. Much like the weather, but regardless. I still can't breathe without pain. Ugh. I need to see the doctor or something. Thank the Lord God I'm on a PPO.
Posted by Jim on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:31:00 PST

Sick

Holy Moses am I sick. I can hardly breathe. My voice is shot to hell. I ache over every inch from the constant coughing. My eyeballs feel like they'd shoot out of my head if my lungs start g...
Posted by Jim on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:06:00 PST

Reduction Mode, Update 3

Almost there. Down about 30 lbs once more. Took a break around Thanksgiving, afraid of how that impacts my progress. Thank the good Lord that Global didn't schedule me the week of the fourth...
Posted by Jim on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:10:00 PST

Included Music

OK you people, I changed my profile music. I hope you're friggin' happy.
Posted by Jim on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:06:00 PST