We on the staff Of the Ketchup Kronicle would like to state how proud we are of the condition you have left our country. So wonderful is the sound of ching, ching going into your oil business at the expense of this country's citizens, especially our young men who in their well meaning minds continue to insist on going over to shoot the ragheads. We feel so protected because your secret surveillance on us citizens makes us feel safe cause you know what we are doing and saying. If we are to destroy the terrorist threat why did you tell AT&T and Verizon and the other telecoms to please send all conversations thru the NSA first before going to the person we were calling. Do you really need to be able to track my grandmother's cell phone in case she proves to be a traitor.
Aw come on Sir! Who are you kidding? Your administration has watered down our Constitutional rights where a murderer stands a better chance in the courts as far as doing time in prison than a tax evader. Are you having a good laugh at raising our gas prices so your oil business can prosper beyond the limits of evil human greed?
We elected you to the highest office in the land and you repay us with the worst political incompetence since the Three Stooges ran for Mayor of Mayberry..
-The Editors
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
OpenDNS
There is a free service called OpenDNS.com. This service substitutes their DNS server for the one your Internet provider gives to you. For a complete explanation what a DNS server is and does go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System.
Basically when one puts a URL in the browser address bar it's in the form of a name,i.e. www.google.com. The DNS server converts the name to a IP address such as 10.10.10.3 which it then brings the page to the browser. When using your ISP's DNS server sometimes the web page you are going to will "hang" or freeze. When one uses OpenDNS its huge servers dont haft to be concerned with your ISP's local traffic and can dedicate itself fulltime to your computer.
The benefits result in a noticible increase in speed. One can also block sites and other options all for free. Go to www.opendns.com
Monday, June 16, 2008
The Brothels
I was honored to have attended the first CD release party of "The Brothels" new cd "Its a Bird Game". The media event took place at the site of an old mill along the Broad river near Asheville, NC. They describe their music's genre as "hobo-junk-rawk" which really describes the exhilarating other worldly renditions of an original blend of many styles sewn into one driven explosion of energy. Each member plays a vast array of instruments including but not limited to acoustic guitar, electric guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, trumpet and drums. The band is preparing a tour that will go throughout the south playing many popular venues.
You can listen to some of their songs at :
I wish I had a sample of their music to offer here but their CD's are now on sale from:
-Earl Wallace
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Don't Steal My Brain!
There is something amiss..There are so many
bloggers writing about the same subject that one becomes mentally tired trying to find anything new in their common posts.
Many are trying to make money online and that is cool.....
what is NOT cool are the one who steal text and articles
from other bloggers or web sites without giving the source the credit!
I support the first amendment of free speech and because of the nature of the net these carrion
eaters can't be prosecuted BUT...........they can be boycotted!
How to do that would another post entirely.
-Earl Wallace
bloggers writing about the same subject that one becomes mentally tired trying to find anything new in their common posts.
Many are trying to make money online and that is cool.....
what is NOT cool are the one who steal text and articles
from other bloggers or web sites without giving the source the credit!
I support the first amendment of free speech and because of the nature of the net these carrion
eaters can't be prosecuted BUT...........they can be boycotted!
How to do that would another post entirely.
-Earl Wallace
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Memorial Day Jitters
Today was a great day to remember the sacrifices our citizen-soldiers made for our country in the past "declared wars" our country has been involved in. The undeclared wars that took our young men in defense of what corporation testing their wares of war. Agent Orange in Vietnam. The "Unknown malady our soldiers came home with after the 91 Gulf war. Now, today, we have 75% PTSD found in servicemen returning from the "War" in Iraq. The war whether it is declared or undeclared is not the point of this essay.
Why not change who orders our young men into battle.
ALL TROOP MOVEMENTS NOT SPECIFIED AS A DELARED WAR MUST BE VALIDATED BY THE VOTES OF ALL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THRU BALLOTS CAST ON PAPER OR ON THE iNTERNET!
This method would show whether the American people were behind the action.
Please consider the above when you talk to your representitives in Washington!
-Earl Wallace
Why not change who orders our young men into battle.
ALL TROOP MOVEMENTS NOT SPECIFIED AS A DELARED WAR MUST BE VALIDATED BY THE VOTES OF ALL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THRU BALLOTS CAST ON PAPER OR ON THE iNTERNET!
This method would show whether the American people were behind the action.
Please consider the above when you talk to your representitives in Washington!
-Earl Wallace
Friday, May 16, 2008
The Twisted Twittter
I tried out the website Twitter today. It took a while to get oriented to this mini blog for which purpose is to let all know what me has been up to.
How could anyone understand what my life could really be that valuable so that someone supposedly would be hanging in to see my next move?
I can see the purpose of keeping up with special interests or jotting a short note to someone ...hmmmmm... where is the anonymity?
After posting a few lines there seems a slight breeze of pale joy rising up in my lower conscious mind that these words will live past this moment.
Well I will try it..It looks like I will haft to pay someone to follow me..Oh the Ego.......
How could anyone understand what my life could really be that valuable so that someone supposedly would be hanging in to see my next move?
I can see the purpose of keeping up with special interests or jotting a short note to someone ...hmmmmm... where is the anonymity?
After posting a few lines there seems a slight breeze of pale joy rising up in my lower conscious mind that these words will live past this moment.
Well I will try it..It looks like I will haft to pay someone to follow me..Oh the Ego.......
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Where is The Fourth Amendment?
Sunday, March 3:
My wife and I were enjoying our Sunday morning coffee when a loud rapping at the front door brought me to the window. Outside was a local law enforcement officer, Now both my wife and I were not dressed to be able to answer the door I called out "just a moment officer I haft to get dressed". As I was trying to find some clothes to quickly put on the officer actually pounded ever so loudly for me to open the door! Quickly trying to think of any laws I had violated or coloring outside the lines I finally opened the door. He asked if I knew several people on his list that live in the neighborhood. I advised the officer I had no knowledge whatsoever of them He thanked me and I shut the door.
As I pondered the Incident I experienced these feelings.
Putting on clothes is not a fast operation on a Sunday morning that can be accomplished in thirty seconds or less. The loud intimidating raps were far beyond any courteous knock I would expect from any government employee presenting them selves at my door.
If there was a search warrant presented then one could expect loud door poundings with barking loud orders for the homeowner to present themselves immediately.
I resent the demanding tone of the officer to open the door immediately without the slightest manners as to which the person inside might need to dress before answering the door.
I appreciate the functions of protocol that law officers must follow in many different situations and these may be well justified to protect them from harm.
It appears that sometimes this "protocol" does not adhere to the spirit of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.
'The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.'
I agree that the quoted passage does not relate "directly" to the before mentioned subject but surely supports the spirit of this report.
What do you think? You may reply with your thoughts by sending an email in the "Contact Us" page. Your replies may be posted on the "Readers Post " page.
I do appreciate the wonderful job that law enforcement does and the jeopardy they face on a daily basis.
I do not accept that "rudeness" is a part of their job.
This editorial is only the expressed opinion of the writer.
-Earl Wallace
Sunday, March 3:
My wife and I were enjoying our Sunday morning coffee when a loud rapping at the front door brought me to the window. Outside was a local law enforcement officer, Now both my wife and I were not dressed to be able to answer the door I called out "just a moment officer I haft to get dressed". As I was trying to find some clothes to quickly put on the officer actually pounded ever so loudly for me to open the door! Quickly trying to think of any laws I had violated or coloring outside the lines I finally opened the door. He asked if I knew several people on his list that live in the neighborhood. I advised the officer I had no knowledge whatsoever of them He thanked me and I shut the door.
As I pondered the Incident I experienced these feelings.
Putting on clothes is not a fast operation on a Sunday morning that can be accomplished in thirty seconds or less. The loud intimidating raps were far beyond any courteous knock I would expect from any government employee presenting them selves at my door.
If there was a search warrant presented then one could expect loud door poundings with barking loud orders for the homeowner to present themselves immediately.
I resent the demanding tone of the officer to open the door immediately without the slightest manners as to which the person inside might need to dress before answering the door.
I appreciate the functions of protocol that law officers must follow in many different situations and these may be well justified to protect them from harm.
It appears that sometimes this "protocol" does not adhere to the spirit of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.
'The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.'
I agree that the quoted passage does not relate "directly" to the before mentioned subject but surely supports the spirit of this report.
What do you think? You may reply with your thoughts by sending an email in the "Contact Us" page. Your replies may be posted on the "Readers Post " page.
I do appreciate the wonderful job that law enforcement does and the jeopardy they face on a daily basis.
I do not accept that "rudeness" is a part of their job.
This editorial is only the expressed opinion of the writer.
-Earl Wallace
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Resolutions
As the New Year continues to unfold one wonders how many circumstances will continue to change our view of the world around us.
The Iphone continues to defraud its purchasers with its built in battery (The Iphone has to be sent back to replace it.)
With Obama clinching the Iowa caucases one wonders if his muslim upbringing will become an issue in the upcoming elections. One nation under Allah?
It appears that unemployment is continuing to increase along with the stock market decline increasing the reality of a major recession around the corner. The fear of losing one's job hovers over many, decreasing the faith in the capitlalistic system of our culture today. Our " Chinese imported crap" complaint was fostered by US Corporations not the Chinese.
The media will continue to provide free sex education through movies, tv and our school classrooms(whether parents like it or not). It appears to the media that our citizens do not know or even heard of this subject. What a great public service. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Disappointment comes to us in many ways.
Zero expectations equals Zero disappointment .
Trust your "gut" feelings about all incoming information. It's a great tool to decrease life choice's indecisions.
Gossip kills but oh the buzz it brings to ones ego. It really feels good to "help" the victim by analysing his/her character defects with another person. Some helpful guidelines in better gossiping are:
A. Is it true?
B. Will it help them?
C. Is it necessary ?
D. Would it be better to tell the victim directly?
E. Does one feel guilty afterwards?
Resolutions are worthless unless one uses a daily plan of attack. Will power is useless. Look back to other resolutions in the past.
Try this.
A. Use your Higher Power if you have one. Otherwise instruct your subconscience verbally to control whatever causes the subject of the resolution to surface today.
B. When you successfuly see a change during the day say "thank you" verbally to yourself or your Higher power.
C. Before retiring for the night consider today's progress. No grades are to be assigned; this is not pass/fail. If any guilt arises just forgive yourself. Success is only measured in progress not perfection.
- Earl Wallace
The Iphone continues to defraud its purchasers with its built in battery (The Iphone has to be sent back to replace it.)
With Obama clinching the Iowa caucases one wonders if his muslim upbringing will become an issue in the upcoming elections. One nation under Allah?
It appears that unemployment is continuing to increase along with the stock market decline increasing the reality of a major recession around the corner. The fear of losing one's job hovers over many, decreasing the faith in the capitlalistic system of our culture today. Our " Chinese imported crap" complaint was fostered by US Corporations not the Chinese.
The media will continue to provide free sex education through movies, tv and our school classrooms(whether parents like it or not). It appears to the media that our citizens do not know or even heard of this subject. What a great public service. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Disappointment comes to us in many ways.
Zero expectations equals Zero disappointment .
Trust your "gut" feelings about all incoming information. It's a great tool to decrease life choice's indecisions.
Gossip kills but oh the buzz it brings to ones ego. It really feels good to "help" the victim by analysing his/her character defects with another person. Some helpful guidelines in better gossiping are:
A. Is it true?
B. Will it help them?
C. Is it necessary ?
D. Would it be better to tell the victim directly?
E. Does one feel guilty afterwards?
Resolutions are worthless unless one uses a daily plan of attack. Will power is useless. Look back to other resolutions in the past.
Try this.
A. Use your Higher Power if you have one. Otherwise instruct your subconscience verbally to control whatever causes the subject of the resolution to surface today.
B. When you successfuly see a change during the day say "thank you" verbally to yourself or your Higher power.
C. Before retiring for the night consider today's progress. No grades are to be assigned; this is not pass/fail. If any guilt arises just forgive yourself. Success is only measured in progress not perfection.
- Earl Wallace
Saturday, January 5, 2008
New Year Blues
This the New Year comes and goes let us remember that delusion blankets the natural wisdom of the mind . There is no peace in believing that people, places and things can be controlled by one's own will. This New Year will only see more tragic human misery and natural catastrophic events.Life is not fair and it is difficult. Its has always been that way. How can it not?Lets accept life on life's terms. Humanity is powerless over this phenomenon.Look for power outside oneself. A Higher power of our own understanding.The peace of the heart and mind will come to us if we inquire of This Higher Power for the Strength to accept our powerlessness. One day at a Time. How this phrase seems so mundane. Every new day opens as if a curtain of a great Opera one can conduct. Listen to the gentle music playing by the still waters of the soul stopping in a moment in time to see the wonder of creation. -Earl Wallace
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