I've had Google Voice since before Google bought Grand Central and renamed it. It's a very neat program and if you have multiple phones you can have them all ring from people calling one number. Also, you can transfer the call from your home phone to your cell (or vise-versa) DURING a call. It's pretty handy, I like it. Give it a try! Sign up at voice.google.com
Give it a try and press the Call Me button on the right!
Another cool thing I tried out is called Google Wave, you can share all kinds of things and collaborate on projects in real time. If you have a Google account, sign up for Wave and join me, it's very useful.
I also added Scam School at the bottom of the page.
7/26/10
7/23/10
Tomjtexas
Most everybody knows my Dad is known online as tomjtexas. He's probably the closest friend I ever knew. I feel like that is the coolest thing ever too, Dad feels the same way about me. The only time we argue is when I'm being a dick. He's actually a pretty amazing guy. The more I'm around him, the more I resemble him. I only aspire to be as good to other people as he has been. He's always helped others who were unfortunate.
Dad helped countless homeless folks, gave them a job if they could work, he usually gave them shelter in our house and welcomed them like they were family. Amazingly we never had anybody take advantage of Dad's generosity. The only time we were ripped off, it was from other people he knew. Anyway, I learned a lesson from him and that's to give people the benefit of the doubt and trust folks that you treat well. It's weird, Dad seems like he has a cult following because he's just GOOD to others.
The generosity of my Dad wouldn't have happened if it weren't for Randy Patton. He saved my Dad's life, for real. Dad was sandblasting at the quarry and his ladder started sliding toward a huge hole while he was at the top, Randy stopped the ladder and saved my Dad's life. I wouldn't have had such a great relationship with my father if he wouldn't have done that. I owe a lot to Randy Patton for doing that. He's a hero in my eyes for that.
Dad helped countless homeless folks, gave them a job if they could work, he usually gave them shelter in our house and welcomed them like they were family. Amazingly we never had anybody take advantage of Dad's generosity. The only time we were ripped off, it was from other people he knew. Anyway, I learned a lesson from him and that's to give people the benefit of the doubt and trust folks that you treat well. It's weird, Dad seems like he has a cult following because he's just GOOD to others.
The generosity of my Dad wouldn't have happened if it weren't for Randy Patton. He saved my Dad's life, for real. Dad was sandblasting at the quarry and his ladder started sliding toward a huge hole while he was at the top, Randy stopped the ladder and saved my Dad's life. I wouldn't have had such a great relationship with my father if he wouldn't have done that. I owe a lot to Randy Patton for doing that. He's a hero in my eyes for that.
7/22/10
Technology
Some of you know that I'm heavily into technology, gadgets, computers and electronics. Some of you just think I'm a tile guy. That's OK with me, I enjoy it when I've been underestimated. The point of this post is to let everyone know that there is a whole other world out there that takes things and makes them work better...more efficiently or changes them to do something else altogether. It's called hacking. I know that word strikes fear into people that don't really understand hacks, but I'm not talking about ruining someones computer. That's for punks that cause problems rather than help solve problems. Those idiots are called "crackers" and I would love to see them eradicated from the face of the planet. They give true hackers a bad name. I actually am a hacker and I'm proud of that distinction.
Virus writers and scam artists are douchebags with the sole intention of screwing things up or stealing from good honest folks. They prey on people who have limited knowledge about the devices they use everyday. I encourage you to READ every popup and to take the time to not just accept any file or program that you did not seek out for yourself. If a popup says "You have been infected with such and such virus...click to install our program" it is most definitely going to slow down your computer. It is also most definitely itself a virus, spyware or malware. Be wary of free stuff, it's usually a trap to get your information, contacts or to steal your money. Just my two cents, but I hope it helps everyone!
Virus writers and scam artists are douchebags with the sole intention of screwing things up or stealing from good honest folks. They prey on people who have limited knowledge about the devices they use everyday. I encourage you to READ every popup and to take the time to not just accept any file or program that you did not seek out for yourself. If a popup says "You have been infected with such and such virus...click to install our program" it is most definitely going to slow down your computer. It is also most definitely itself a virus, spyware or malware. Be wary of free stuff, it's usually a trap to get your information, contacts or to steal your money. Just my two cents, but I hope it helps everyone!
7/21/10
Friends and Family
You can't pick your family. I can however choose my friends. There is good and bad in both groups. When looking back over your life, you see friends that have been lost over the years...they weren't really your good friends. Good friends will stay in touch no matter where you go or what you do. I'm lucky to have been blessed with a few. Rob Johnson is the best friend I've ever known. He's been there during the good and bad times and offered encouragement when times were tough. I wish everybody had a friend as golden as Rob.
I choose to be very close with my immediate family. We fight and argue about many things but we always know that we love each other. In the end, that's all that matters. Forgiving family members is a lot harder than forgiving a friend. Even when you are angry as hell, you still see them often. Forgiving and forgetting has to be much quicker. My family depends on me and I also depend on them. It's hard to explain but we need each other and help one another daily. I'm proud of my family and wouldn't trade them for anything. Those that read this....I love you very much, thanks for being there for me, even when I'm a total asshole! Thanks.
I choose to be very close with my immediate family. We fight and argue about many things but we always know that we love each other. In the end, that's all that matters. Forgiving family members is a lot harder than forgiving a friend. Even when you are angry as hell, you still see them often. Forgiving and forgetting has to be much quicker. My family depends on me and I also depend on them. It's hard to explain but we need each other and help one another daily. I'm proud of my family and wouldn't trade them for anything. Those that read this....I love you very much, thanks for being there for me, even when I'm a total asshole! Thanks.
Chicks, Hotties, and Ladies
I've been alone for quite some time now. The reason is pretty simple, I can't put up with their bullshit long enough to get to know a woman. I'm very set in my ways and don't care to change. Why is it that every woman wants to change a guy? I'm not changing unless my clothes are dirty.
There are other reasons too, like I'm naturally pretty shy. I get extremely stupid while talking to an attractive woman too. Once the conversation is started, I'm fine...but breaking the ice eludes me. My confidence went to hell after my divorce. Women like confidence, I just don't possess it anymore. So for all the relatives that ask about when I'm getting married again..probably never! You don't have to worry either..I'm not gay! Gross.
There are other reasons too, like I'm naturally pretty shy. I get extremely stupid while talking to an attractive woman too. Once the conversation is started, I'm fine...but breaking the ice eludes me. My confidence went to hell after my divorce. Women like confidence, I just don't possess it anymore. So for all the relatives that ask about when I'm getting married again..probably never! You don't have to worry either..I'm not gay! Gross.
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