A Pound of Thoughts

• @MKyleCraig Are you the Kyle who left a comment on my blog? #
• Uploading another copy of WP 2.5 to another blog of mine (a new one) #
• @gingersnaps "Port City Bloggers" is up, but I’m constantly working on it…you wanna visit and give some pointers? #
• @gingersnaps thanks! I hope it really takes off. #
• @gingersnaps Well, I know of a few blogs, but not that many. I’ve put the feelers out there for more blogs. I’m also talking to a guy … #
• Okay, y’all, it’s late and I need to go to bed…Night all! #

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• I’m getting ready to go home in a couple of hours. Then I’ll begin work on my new blog project…More to come later #

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Since I received some positive response in my previous post, I have decided to register the domain http://portcitybloggers.com.

I am in the process of building the site; If anyone in the Mobile Area would like to be a contributor please let me know.  I am looking forward to building and developing this site.  I truly believe the Mobile area could benefit from this.

Oh, and I’ve already received a very positive e-mail from a food writer here.  Visit his blog at Azalea City!

I am in a quandary.  There is a project I want to do, but I’m afraid of it falling flat on its nose.  I’m wondering if a community site - like Music City Bloggers - would work for the area in which I live.  Mobile, Alabama, is only a thirty minute drive from my house.  I guess you could say I live in Suburbia Mobile (but in Mississippi).  I am wondering - how many Mobile bloggers are out there?

If you’re out there and would like to be a part of something (not quite) unique, post a comment or e-mail me.  I would really like to know if there’s anyone else out there like me in the Port City…

• Just got through watching 50 First Dates with the wife…Pretty funny #
• @gingersnaps how are you tonight? #
• @gingersnaps I’m feeling a lot better. Thanks #
• I am back at work, doing what I do (analysis). I feel a little better than I did last week, but I still feel a little like crap. #
• I am finally tweaking my blog to optimize the new theme I have discovered…I might change the colors later #
• I really wish this teleconference that I’ve been on since 1:00 P.M. CDT would end. (It’s been 2-1/2 hours, and they’re still talking!) #
• @technosailor How did you enjoy your stay while you were down here in MS? #
• @technosailor yeah you’re right - poor choice of words! katrina sure did a no. down here. at least we have some semblance of normalcy now. #
• @nealcampbell apparently it’s some kind of japanese dance or something…maybe also a japanese dance hall? #

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This guy turns my stomach.  The fact that he is allowed to spew his venom on American Soil makes me angry.

…But could it be considered treason?

Yousef al-Khattab, who runs RevolutionMuslim.com from his home in Queens, told FOX News that he also wants the U.S. to embrace Islam and Sharia Law, which prohibits alcohol and can include stoning to death or severe flogging for pre-marital sex and adultery.

Calling for Sharia Law - in my opinion - sounds like a threat to attempt to overthrow the U.S. government.  That could be very dangerous, and should be considered treason or at the very least, sedition.

In our past, those who tried to incite violence against or overthrow our government were met with quick justice - a short drop and a sudden stop (execution by hanging).  Where have those days gone?  How can we call this freedom of speech?

The Fox News article also states some of the things he has on his web site:

• The Statue of Liberty, with an ax blade cutting through her side;
• Video mocking the beheading of American journalist Daniel Pearl, entitled “Daniel Pearl I am Happy Your Dead “;
• Video of a puppet show lampooning U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq;
• The latest speech from Sheikh Abdullah Faisal, an extremist Muslim cleric convicted in the UK and later deported for soliciting the murder of non-Muslims.

Even more surprising is that al-Khattab runs his site from his home in Queens, New York.

Another thing - if he has videos of this Sheikh that was convicted in Britain, I would consider that aiding and abetting the enemy - supporting terrorism.  He should be arrested and tried for that.  That is not patriotism; it is not love of his country.

Why don’t you go ahead and go to Iraq or Afghanistan, Mr. al-Khattab?  We do not want you here.  Go join your friends - then maybe you’ll be met with swift justice from our true patriots - our soldiers.

God bless the USA!

I promised that I would post the results of my echocardiogram when I heard back from the doctor.  Well, I heard back from my doctor at 5:30 this evening.

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Article corrected on April 7, 2008

I am a creature of habit.  I like to be able to do things without having a browser open.  I don’t know why, I just don’t like writing in a browser (I’m currently using Windows Live Writer to write this post).  Yeah, I know - I’m odd.

At any rate, I was searching the ‘Net looking for a software client that I could use to tweet.  Well, I found two - Twitteroo and Witty.  Twitteroo is a light software that really doesn’t allow you to do much other than receive updates and post your tweets.

Now Witty on the other hand - wow I’m impressed!  It has the ability to not only allow you to tweet and receive tweets, but you can change the skin (between Cool Blue and Aero).  It also comes with a search function.

You can also adjust the time between updates - anywhere from 0 minutes to 30 minutes.  It comes with check boxes under ‘Options’ that allows you to enable/disable sounds and minimize to the system tray.

There is also a toolbar at the top which allows you to switch between your posts (User), you and your friends’ posts (Recent), direct messages (Messages), and replies.  It’s a little slow on switching, so you have to be a little patient (it is a beta, after all.)

This software has great potential, and I can’t wait to see what comes out in the updates.  Oh yeah, did I mention it’s put out hosted by Google code?  Go check it out - I promise you’ll like it!

Well it’s over.  I had the echocardiogram (ECG) today at 12:30.  I have never had an ultrasound until today.  It was very interesting to see my heart beat.  It just makes me appreciate God’s ability to create a human being even more.

I won’t know the results until tomorrow - hopefully.  The cardiologist was supposed to look over the ECG today and get with my doctor.  Then my doctor will call me.  I’m hoping everything is the way it should be; prayer has really become a staple more than it has been.  I am fortunate in that I have many people who love me and who are praying for me.  You couldn’t ask for better friends and family.  I will never take that for granted again.

Just keep me in your prayers, and I’ll let post the results as soon as I know them.

Well, today has been an interesting day. I was at work working on a ship when, all of a sudden, I started feeling really dizzy and there was a somewhat dull pain in my forehead. My heart was racing, and I think I almost started to panic.

Well, I got off the ship as quickly as I possibly could, then got a guy walking by to call the ambulance. They came and immediately checked my heart rate and blood pressure…128 and 158/95 respectively. They have never been that high before!

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