Sunday, January 30, 2011
Disrespectful Comments
When a person operates a YouTube channel, that person should expect some negative commentary. It just comes with the territory. I totally understand this. I personally don't accept every friend invite that I get. And I know that not everyone likes my channel. Some have even told me how boring my channel is. That's okay. In some ways I agree with them. If you want an exciting channel, there are plenty of YouTube channels that can accomodate you.
But being disrespectful to a channel operator is just wrong. Thrusting expletives into the face of someone who was nice enough to offer you a subscription is just rude. If you don't like a person's video, don't hesitate to tell them. But tell them respectfully. I've respectfully told some people that I didn't like their videos. And I've had some people tell me about their dislike of my videos. But it was always done with the respect of the person involved.
I will say this only once. If you disrespect me in a comment or a video, I will block you. That is guaranteed. I will not tolerate cyber-bullying on my channel. I know some people think that's cute, but it's rude and cruel. I've dealt with many bullies in my lifetime and I will not tolerate them. Period!
As for my nicer subscribers, I welcome you to my channel. Thank you for watching.
But being disrespectful to a channel operator is just wrong. Thrusting expletives into the face of someone who was nice enough to offer you a subscription is just rude. If you don't like a person's video, don't hesitate to tell them. But tell them respectfully. I've respectfully told some people that I didn't like their videos. And I've had some people tell me about their dislike of my videos. But it was always done with the respect of the person involved.
I will say this only once. If you disrespect me in a comment or a video, I will block you. That is guaranteed. I will not tolerate cyber-bullying on my channel. I know some people think that's cute, but it's rude and cruel. I've dealt with many bullies in my lifetime and I will not tolerate them. Period!
As for my nicer subscribers, I welcome you to my channel. Thank you for watching.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Conductor Of Electricity
When I was a kid in school, my mother made we wear sweaters that helped me conduct electricty. I remember being in an art class with a pure metal sink. Every winter I would try to wash my hands in the sink. I built up such a charge each winter that when I just touched the sink people could see the electricty I was producing.
Now that I'm older, I don't wear such electric conductive sweaters and I don't conduct electricity as much. But from time to time I wear my hooded sweatshirt. And I can see the sparks flying.
So if you ever see me on the street, beware. I might give you a truly shocking experience. I've also learned that if you disassemble a disposable camera in just the right way, you can give yourself instant CPR.
Now that I'm older, I don't wear such electric conductive sweaters and I don't conduct electricity as much. But from time to time I wear my hooded sweatshirt. And I can see the sparks flying.
So if you ever see me on the street, beware. I might give you a truly shocking experience. I've also learned that if you disassemble a disposable camera in just the right way, you can give yourself instant CPR.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Too many cameras.
It's vital that every American pauses for a few moments when their commander and chief is delivering a speech. Especially if that speech is the state of the union. Knowing where our country stands and where our country is going should be of the upmost importance of every American. However, a speech like that shouldn't be treated like a message from the emergency broadcast system.
Of course I watched the speech. And I found it very interesting. But the one thing I didn't want to watch after working for five hours was this speech. Yet one of my favorite programs was preempted because our president was delivering a speech. Is this the fault of our commander and chief? Of course not. But broadcasters today need to realize that most people have cable television service. Most of us have internet access and we can look up this speech at our convenience. And with the evolution of digital television, the need for multiple channels to display the president speaking is just no longer there.
So I say to the major broacasters of America. Of course there is a need for every American to watch such speeches. But do we have to broadcast it on every single channel in America at the same time? Let the news channels do their job. I would be disappointed if they didn't broadcast such an important speech. But the major networks in America need to offer us alternate programming choices. As I said before, people like me who work long days are not interested in listening to speeches when they leave their workplaces.
We live in a modern society. We need to act like it. If I don't want to watch a speech at a particular period of time, I shouldn't have to. So broadcasters, I send you this message. Let your news network show important speeches and let the rest of us have an option to watch something else.
Of course I watched the speech. And I found it very interesting. But the one thing I didn't want to watch after working for five hours was this speech. Yet one of my favorite programs was preempted because our president was delivering a speech. Is this the fault of our commander and chief? Of course not. But broadcasters today need to realize that most people have cable television service. Most of us have internet access and we can look up this speech at our convenience. And with the evolution of digital television, the need for multiple channels to display the president speaking is just no longer there.
So I say to the major broacasters of America. Of course there is a need for every American to watch such speeches. But do we have to broadcast it on every single channel in America at the same time? Let the news channels do their job. I would be disappointed if they didn't broadcast such an important speech. But the major networks in America need to offer us alternate programming choices. As I said before, people like me who work long days are not interested in listening to speeches when they leave their workplaces.
We live in a modern society. We need to act like it. If I don't want to watch a speech at a particular period of time, I shouldn't have to. So broadcasters, I send you this message. Let your news network show important speeches and let the rest of us have an option to watch something else.
Beware the new car radio.
Do you think that new car radio is a bargain? Think again. Remember that bell that used to ring when you were about to leave your keys in your ignition or when you were about to leave your lights on? That may disappear when you install your new radio.
I found this out the hard way when I left my lights on twice in my car. Sure my car has running lights which switch on whenever it becomes dark or stormy outside. But sometimes the precipitation is so light or the sun is just bright enough to keep your lights off. Then you turn them on manually to compensate for your situation. This is when you make the mistake. Of course driving sleepy doesn't help either. It gets worse when you habitually rely on your automatic lights. You just stop thinking about turning your lights off. That's a big mistake.
So before you have a new radio installed in your car, make sure to talk to your mechanic about the ding dong that might disappear in your car. Otherwise you may have major battery trouble in the near future. Lesson Learned.
I found this out the hard way when I left my lights on twice in my car. Sure my car has running lights which switch on whenever it becomes dark or stormy outside. But sometimes the precipitation is so light or the sun is just bright enough to keep your lights off. Then you turn them on manually to compensate for your situation. This is when you make the mistake. Of course driving sleepy doesn't help either. It gets worse when you habitually rely on your automatic lights. You just stop thinking about turning your lights off. That's a big mistake.
So before you have a new radio installed in your car, make sure to talk to your mechanic about the ding dong that might disappear in your car. Otherwise you may have major battery trouble in the near future. Lesson Learned.
Sadness, crime of the century.
Is it a crime to be sad in America today? Some people might try to convince you of that. They constantly demand that you think about all the things you have and never think a sad thought.
But how do you know if you're happy if you've never been sad? Nobody likes sad songs? I disagree with Ronnie Milsap. Sad songs can be more honest than many of the songs that play on radio stations today. I don't know many people today that can be happy 24 hours of the day and night. And when they say they are, I tend not to believe them. It's totally healthy to be sad sometimes. Sometimes you are going to be angry, sometimes you're going to be happy, and sometimes you're going to be sad. Being sad is not a federal crime and you don't need pills to make it go away. Being sad is not a fatal illness, despite what others may tell you.
The only time sadness becomes a problem is when you're unable to overcome it. Feeling sadness once in a while is healthy, but feeling it all the time is truly unhealthy. Sadness should be like a wave in the ocean. It rolls across you and then it goes away. If it stays put, you should seek some type of professional help. But if you feel sad on one particular day, then don't worry about it. Like I said, it's perfectly healthy for you to feel sad sometimes.
Do I feel sad sometimes? You bet. But I never let it overwhelm me. That's the difference.
But how do you know if you're happy if you've never been sad? Nobody likes sad songs? I disagree with Ronnie Milsap. Sad songs can be more honest than many of the songs that play on radio stations today. I don't know many people today that can be happy 24 hours of the day and night. And when they say they are, I tend not to believe them. It's totally healthy to be sad sometimes. Sometimes you are going to be angry, sometimes you're going to be happy, and sometimes you're going to be sad. Being sad is not a federal crime and you don't need pills to make it go away. Being sad is not a fatal illness, despite what others may tell you.
The only time sadness becomes a problem is when you're unable to overcome it. Feeling sadness once in a while is healthy, but feeling it all the time is truly unhealthy. Sadness should be like a wave in the ocean. It rolls across you and then it goes away. If it stays put, you should seek some type of professional help. But if you feel sad on one particular day, then don't worry about it. Like I said, it's perfectly healthy for you to feel sad sometimes.
Do I feel sad sometimes? You bet. But I never let it overwhelm me. That's the difference.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Weather Conferences
The first time you attend a weather conferecne, you will learn a lot. You get the chance to become part of something really important. Though lightning, floods, and even forest fires are dangerous, they are not nearly as life threatening as tornadoes. Why do I say that? Because unlike lightning, floods, and fires, tornadoes are very unpredictable. You never know when that funnel is going to descend from the sky.
Let's face it. If you see smoke nearby, you should consider that a forest fire is not far away. If you see black clouds in the sky, you should consider that lightning isn't far off. And if you see rain coming down in buckets, you might check your media outlets for possible flood warnings. Even Hurricanes can be sighted from miles away. But tornadoes are different. Not every storm contains a tornado. And even when one does, you might not know where it is right off the bat. And worse yet, you may not know where it's going. That could be ever more dangerous. A tornado can hit one house and leave the other one untouched. So despite the statistics, I say tornadoes are the most deadly weather phenomenon. Their unpredictability makes them truly deadly.
The reason more people die from floods and lightning is because they are just being foolish when those weather phenomenon are present. A little common sense could prevent these kind of deaths. I know many people will disagree with me, but if they examine the evidence more carefully, they will see I'm right.
I plan to attend a weather conference soon. I hear there is one in Shelbyville, Illinois in April. If you attend such a conference, you won't regret it.
Let's face it. If you see smoke nearby, you should consider that a forest fire is not far away. If you see black clouds in the sky, you should consider that lightning isn't far off. And if you see rain coming down in buckets, you might check your media outlets for possible flood warnings. Even Hurricanes can be sighted from miles away. But tornadoes are different. Not every storm contains a tornado. And even when one does, you might not know where it is right off the bat. And worse yet, you may not know where it's going. That could be ever more dangerous. A tornado can hit one house and leave the other one untouched. So despite the statistics, I say tornadoes are the most deadly weather phenomenon. Their unpredictability makes them truly deadly.
The reason more people die from floods and lightning is because they are just being foolish when those weather phenomenon are present. A little common sense could prevent these kind of deaths. I know many people will disagree with me, but if they examine the evidence more carefully, they will see I'm right.
I plan to attend a weather conference soon. I hear there is one in Shelbyville, Illinois in April. If you attend such a conference, you won't regret it.
Why don't I regularly blog?
Since I started my YouTube channel two years ago, I've been slammed with many intellectual questions. These days I find it hard to work 35 hours a week and do massive research for my educational videos. If I had a work from home job, I would probably blog on a regular basis. But working in retail saps a lot of energy. So that's why I don't regularly blog.
As I near some vacation days, I will try to blog more regularly. I don't think I will do this on YouTube because it takes too long to record videos, compress videos, and then upload videos to YouTube. But I will try to blog here.
As I near some vacation days, I will try to blog more regularly. I don't think I will do this on YouTube because it takes too long to record videos, compress videos, and then upload videos to YouTube. But I will try to blog here.
Video Game Background Music
When many people start creating their own music they immediately post it on YouTube. Well that's fine and dandy, but often that doesn't earn them very much money. Even if you earn a few dollars though partnership with YouTube, that won't pay the bills.
Granted there are a few musicians who make it to the top. Take Justin Bieber for example. But even he occasionally faces the difficulty of constantly appeasing his audience. One day he will have to reinvent himself just to keep himself on top of the music scene.
Having a music career should be a wonderful experience for anyone who pursues it. But for many it just won't pay the bills. Therefore, I suggest musicians create background music for video games. The video game industry is booming and making money from this line of work should be rather easy. The royalties alone should be able to pay the bills while you figure out where you will perform your next concert. This way you won't have to worry about merchandising when you're creating your next multi-million dollar song.
So if you are a musician, take some time and create background music for video games. You won't regret it.
Granted there are a few musicians who make it to the top. Take Justin Bieber for example. But even he occasionally faces the difficulty of constantly appeasing his audience. One day he will have to reinvent himself just to keep himself on top of the music scene.
Having a music career should be a wonderful experience for anyone who pursues it. But for many it just won't pay the bills. Therefore, I suggest musicians create background music for video games. The video game industry is booming and making money from this line of work should be rather easy. The royalties alone should be able to pay the bills while you figure out where you will perform your next concert. This way you won't have to worry about merchandising when you're creating your next multi-million dollar song.
So if you are a musician, take some time and create background music for video games. You won't regret it.
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