Jasonisms

Because I'm bored. This is a Android shot from last weekend (Saturday at Cherry Creek State Park). I came upon this shell while out walking at the dog park, snapped a picture edited in Snapseed and shared it. This is an edit using the Creative Kit in the G+ gallery. Why? Why not?

A friend of mine has a co-worker who's one of those staunch libertarians mainly due to his ignorance on a variety of subjects. I went to a party at his house once. It was the first and last time I ever met the guy in person.  During our one conversation he proudly proclaimed his anti-recycling policy of refusing to even use the recycling bins provided for free by the city or to use recycling at the office. He also bragged about being energy wasteful and littering when and where he wanted. Like I said, I've never spoken to him since. I don't think he's like it very much, especially if I'm not a guest in his home. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/30/1205911/-Conservatives-less-likely-to-buy-same-lightbulbs-if-you-tell-them-it-will-help-the-environment

James Overheul just came up on a birthday reminder. It took me a moment to remember he'd passed recently.  Rest in Peace, James Overheul.

Think of the children. And then run like hell! http://www.buzzfeed.com/mattbellassai/the-creepiest-things-a-child-has-ever-said-to-a-parent

This one should annoy a lot of you, unless you really do miss the 90s. http://www.theworldsworstwebsiteever.com/

One of my largest pet peeves on social media is the link-share no comment I see running rampant. What's a link-share, no comment ? Well, Timmy, that's when someone shares a link, either from Reader, from mobile or from manually adding it to the comment box, allowing Google (FB, wherever) to pull the title and lead paragraph/sentence and sharing it to their followers without adding a comment of their own. Some people have tried to circumvent the "no comment" by copying and pasting a paragraph or a sentence from the article, something they think is profound and attention-grabbing, as their personal comment, but anyone who actually reads the article linked to can clearly see the blatant copy and paste. These things annoy me. If you're going to share content, at least let your followers know why you're sharing it. Do you agree, disagree? Problem with the reasoning or logic? Find the subject matter interesting -- why? I've unfollowed a few people for their link...

Putting the cost of American healthcare into perspective. Let's put it another way: imagine a pay-email (such as an ISP's email) lobbying the FCC and congress to banish "free" services like Gmail, Yahoo or Outlook/Hotmail. When corporations are out there protecting their status quo from innovation they've effectively shackled capitalism as a free enterprise. The Impolitic: Why our health care costs so much. http://goo.gl/mag/E81E8aO http://goo.gl/mag/E81E8aO

Watch out for bicyclists. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNFaAqS2f18

Do you have a suggestion to change the Constitution? The Atlantic: 12 Uncommon Suggestions for Amending the Constitution. http://goo.gl/mag/vUF2jF3 http://goo.gl/mag/vUF2jF3

Ha ha ha! Originally shared by Alan The Cat Timeline of miracles

Via Kyle Wilbers Great idea! Originally shared by Inked Dolls

Because it's a reminder that there are despicable people in this world -- people who would screw over family, friends and loved ones for their own personal gain. It's also a reminder that the LGBT people need equal protections under the law, not just placating words from politicians. Via Erica Joy Originally shared by AC Zul Read & share their story. This is terrible. "My partner Jim (left) and I (Lon) shared 34 Years together!! The past 6 years he has suffered from Alzheimer's Disease. He was hospitalized last year. His estranged sister filed for guardianship of him and won. We gave each other Power of Attorney, which she never revealed in court as I was never mentioned nor considered nor notified.  She put him in a Nursing Home and had criminal trespass orders against me to keep me away from him. I'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO SEE HIM AGAIN! She got his bank account from Social Security Disability and sold his house out from under me. I had 2 weeks to vacate our home ...

This is a terrible movie. It is like Syfy doesn't even try any more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLVKnZzYO0M

I have done this very unsuccessfully. Have any of you tried this? Popular Photography: Sunglasses And Your Smartphone Camera Beat The Pants Off Instagram Filters. http://goo.gl/mag/hRfWA78 http://goo.gl/mag/hRfWA78

I'll have to add this blog to my reading. http://www.popehat.com/2013/04/27/law-facts-and-even-minimal-gestures-towards-research-all-have-suspicious-muslim-connections/#comments

This Toeppen guy sounds like he shouldn't be allowed outside. He sort if reminds me of the guy who ran the horse stables on a couple of state parks here in Colorado. Every time you asked thr guy a question about the health and welfare of the animals he started frothing at the mouth and threatening slander law suits. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/04/express-to-internet-hate-bus-company-threatens-redditor-with-lawsuit/#p3

Cool tip from Lifehacker by way of Thomas Tenkely . Google Keep Chrome extension Originally shared by Thomas Tenkely (Tenkely) Nice Google Keep extension! http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/0QNGKFynEhI/take-notes-with-the-google-keep-extension-that-google-f-477586822

Shady dealings at the Colorado state capital. State lawmakers want to tie the approval of marijuana for recreational use to taxes on said product. If the voters don't approve a tax, a tax the state congress determines beforehand, then the whole constitutional Amendment is deemed null and void? Shady. http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23112951/colorado-marijuana-legalization-backers-say-repeal-effort-is

Bourbon again. Good times. At least none of the lines are straight. [I'm not driving]

My fido this Friday. #fidofriday

Saw this bad boy sitting at a red light earlier. Giant tires and a small lift on an el camino.

I shot a selfy!

According to this test ,  I Am A: Neutral Good Human Druid (6th Level) From my visit to Stonehenge, 1997 Ability Scores: Strength- 12 Dexterity- 13 Constitution- 13 Intelligence- 17 Wisdom- 14 Charisma- 13 Alignment: Neutral Good A neutral good character does the best that a good person can do. He is devoted to helping others. He works with kings and magistrates but does not feel beholden to them. Neutral good is the best alignment you can be because it means doing what is good without bias for or against order. However, neutral good can be a dangerous alignment when it advances mediocrity by limiting the actions of the truly capable. Race: Humans are the most adaptable of the common races. Short generations and a penchant for migration and conquest have made them physically diverse as well. Humans are often unorthodox in their dress, sporting unusual hairstyles, fanciful clothes, tattoos, and the like. Class: Druids gain power not by ruling nature but by...

In case you were wondering. Cycle World: Orange County Choppers Hiring Now. http://goo.gl/mag/fQ0U7et http://goo.gl/mag/fQ0U7et

Ewww.... Outside The Beltway - Mobile Edition: McDonald’s Burger Lasts 14 Years. http://goo.gl/mag/G4V6BYf

The right of it. With all the hoopla of Bush defining and defending his legacy as a result of his library opening, it's nice to note some people are actually paying attention. http://goo.gl/mag/2Aa6w4s

Because... #fidofriday http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/this-is-what-it-happens-when-140-corgis-have-a-beach-party?s=mobile

#womanlogic Hey ladies, ever wonder why your man doesn't get you? This might be why. Originally shared by Julius “Mudkips” De Keizer #womanlogic

Batman, for college kids. Originally shared by Dan Soto The Science of Batman College course at the University of Victoria I think I majored in the wrong degree :/

Via Lionel Lauer Parking this here so I can look at it from desktop tomorrow. Originally shared by God Emperor Lionel Lauer If you were an AD&D character, what would your stats be? The screencap is of my results, which are pretty good, other than the somewhat insulting WIS score. http://www.easydamus.com/character.html PS: Any D&D players on the east or city side of Melbourne? Amazingly, I'm the only one in my household who's a D&D player, so the others obviously need to learn. Via Kimberly Chapman

Mob rule goes digital. Crowdsourcing investigations is a noble cause and have a lot of benefits and successes. However, this was not a success and could have directly influenced this young man's death. Originally shared by Linda Lawrey Student wrongly tied to Boston bombings found dead. Reddit apologized for the 'dangerous speculation' on the site that pointed fingers at the student. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2013/04/25/boston-bombing-social-media-student-brown-university-reddit/2112309/

A little history for the photo buffs out there in Googleverse. Originally shared by TIME 41 years ago today, Polaroid co-founder Edwin Land stood before an audience inside a warehouse in Massachusetts and announced the SX-70: http://ti.me/17YtUWo (Photo: Harry McCracken)

For those of you in Colorado who are in need of some legal advice. http://goo.gl/mag/1BlSGPt

Aw man, I should have thought of this!

Sharing without comment because the bourbon is kicking in. Law & Disorder: FBI denied permission to spy on hacker through his webcam. http://goo.gl/mag/xMzGeGL http://goo.gl/mag/xMzGeGL

How is jazz not available in the Oosa?

It's about d*mn time! http://goo.gl/mag/YKrHuzw

Mars' first penis! http://goo.gl/mag/s0ihbsF

Guess what I'm doing terribly?

We've all seen these studies. Studies claiming cops aren't too bright, that those who watch Fox News aren't gifted with extra thinking capabilities, and that those who cling to close-mindedness generally fall a little lower in the IQ scale. Here's yet another study supporting the correlatiin between ideology and intelligence. http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/04/24/yet-another-study-shows-low-iq-and-right-wing-ideology-go-hand-in-hand/

Grilled cheese for lunch. Pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, spinach, pickles, salami, diced black olives and onion. All on sourdough bread.

Signs of spring. Finally.

About... face ! http://thinkprogress.org/health/2013/04/24/1912081/republicans-to-back-bill-expanding-obamacare-program/?mobile=wp

It also makes images stored on FB servers harder to share elsewhere, thus further building that wall between Facebook and the rest of the interwebz. http://goo.gl/mag/JLBfPPr

One of the largest mediums of communication we posses is body language. It's often subtle we who are the viewers don't always realize what we're actually seeing, especially in this less personal and more digital age. http://goo.gl/mag/UDreCfe

Watching a little history on PBS. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYOmjQO_UMw

A time traveling minstrel, you say? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD0qYgC1Uvs

Once again, I'm at the place souls go to die. At least I'm only 20 people in line.

Via Matt Stone I'm fairly sure I shared this in the past, or at least something like it, but it's always a good reminder. Originally shared by Guy Kawasaki I'm a Nikon/Fuji guy, but here's a great site to learn photo basics from Canon At the the site you can play around with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to see how photos change. http://www.canonoutsideofauto.ca/play/ More on Photography: http://photography.alltop.com/   #HolyKaw

Yesterday at the dog park I caught a flash of light from the corner if my eye. I looked and found the source but for the life of me I couldn't figure out what was making the flash. Another walker saw the same thing and we talked about it for a moment before she moved on. Could it be camera flash? We were a fair distance away and it was still fairly bright. I thought gunshots, but the color seemed wrong and there was no sound (silencer also equals flash suppressor). The TV or house lights wouldn't flash this bright. Anywho, what do you guys think?

This one is just disturbing on so many levels. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2013/04/not-that-homeland-fox-sends-bogus-takedowns-for-copyright-reformers-book/

Prepare to open your wallets a little wider. http://goo.gl/mag/v2OaEID

This article reads as a small government libertarian's wet dream. Dont like regulation? Great, this is what you get. ThinkProgress: How The West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Slipped Through The Regulatory Cracks. http://goo.gl/mag/6jR9Yp5 http://goo.gl/mag/6jR9Yp5

North Carolina senator wants to tie voting to taxes. That sounds fair, right? Guess what party he's with. http://www.wral.com/senate-bill-seeks-to-curb-college-vote/12298695/

I absolutely love it when I'm in the 15 items or less lane and the person in front has over 20 items.

I'm nit telling anyone to use this, I'm merely informing you all as to its existence. Originally shared by Mayur Agarwal http://webtrickz.com/download-all-music-from-soundcloud-com-with-free-soundcloud-downloader/

I must have food in my hand.

Not that those if us in this Community need to read this article. http://goo.gl/mag/tvXTLsz

Because everyone should know. http://goo.gl/mag/X8WBAvc

That's cool of Philly to do. http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/04/21/178280618/philly-turns-skyscraper-into-video-game-screen-for-tech-week?ft=1&f=1001 http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/04/21/178280618/philly-turns-skyscraper-into-video-game-screen-for-tech-week

In my entire life I've never made guacamole. I always heard it was easy, but never actually took the time out to actually buy the avocados and smoosh (sp?) them up with Rotel, garlic and onion powders, with a little pepper. Not only was it easy enough, but it was yummy too.

Why didn't this make the news? A terrorist is a terrorist. Where's the call to restrict Constitutional rights to these militants? Originally shared by Ryan “IT Lab” Drewrey Radical Islamists with bombs in Boston. Now Christian Warriors with landmines and bombs in Michigan. Some people need to learn how to relax, get high, and look through a microscope.  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8593975.stm

Oh Kansas, don't you get tired if being mocked by the rest of the world? God's Gospel Lizards: Creationist Group to Educate Kansas Public School Students on the "Truth About Dinosaurs" http://goo.gl/mag/rYjLxDJ http://goo.gl/mag/rYjLxDJ

Happy Birthday to the center of my universe. 4-20-1999 to 9-1-2005.

The FBI already had the older brother in their sights? http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/fbi-talked-to-older-boston-suspect-90359.html

Tragedy on #fidofriday http://goo.gl/mag/PFxVsRX

It's #fidofriday  people! This is Lexi. She's a glutton for attention and very protective of her roommate, Slade.

Thanks to Michelle Marie for bringing all my problems to my attention.  Seriously though, take the test. See how wacko you are.

Take it for what you will. I seriously doubt a 50 question questionnaire can accurately deduce personality disorders. Take the test, yourself, see how messed up the internet thinks you are. ;) Personality Disorder Test Results Paranoid |||||||||||| 42% Schizoid |||||||||||| 50% Schizotypal |||||||||||| 46% Antisocial |||||||||||||| 58% Borderline |||||| 22% Histrionic |||||| 22% Narcissistic |||||||||||| 50% Avoidant |||||| 22% Dependent |||| 14% Obsessive-Compulsive |||||||||| 34% Take Free Personality Disorder Test Personality Test by SimilarMinds.com

If you consider YouTube  as a social network, it's the most popular social network on the planet. With billions of minutes uploaded all the time and billions more being watched on a daily basis (note: I'm guessing here, I looked at absolutely no statistics for my opinion) YouTube is a force du jour   for anyone needing to get their content in front of people. Compiled by +Denis Labelle , here is a list of YouTube tools (did you know YT had tools?) for those of us not burdened with enough extra cash to hire a professional multimedia consultant and studio: Playbook  =>  youtube.com/yt/playbook/index.html . Getting started  =>  youtube.com/yt/playbook/getting-started.html . Programming  => youtube.com/yt/playbook/programming.html . Optimization => youtube.com/yt/playbook/optimization.html . Community  =>   youtube.com/yt/playbook/community.html . Resources   youtube.com/yt/playbook/resources.html Creator Hub...

Donald Duck made you pay your taxes. You can thank Disney for that. GovExec.com - All Content: How Donald Duck Made You Pay Your Taxes.  http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/04/how-donald-duck-made-you-pay-your-taxes/62629/

Reading the comments makes me want to weep. Not all the comments, mind you, but some of them are a tragedy. Originally shared by NBC News As suspects' profile emerges, uncle says: 'We're ashamed' Read more: http://nbcnews.to/11ltloT Photo: NBC News #Boston   #BostonMarathon   #BostonMarathon2013

Some people do good things. Originally shared by Sheila Nagig This is the kind of thing I like to read first thing in the morning. A little investment in people goes a long way.  http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/inspired/individuals/millionaire-buys-daycare-and-college-for-crime-filled-fla-neighborhood.html

More good news for those of us using Blogger! Originally shared by Blogger Bringing Google+ comments to Blogger Writing a thoughtful post and seeing how people engage can be really rewarding, so today we’re making it easier to reach a broader audience and see more of their reactions. With Google+ Comments, people can share the comments they make on your blog to their circles in Google+ or publicly, helping you reach people that they know.  You can turn on Google+ Comments in the Google+ tab of your blog’s Dashboard, and learn more by reading our blog post:  http://goo.gl/fFgv4 Next Thursday at 11:30 am, we will be holding a Hangout on Air with Dan Peterson and Yonatan Zunger, the lead Product Manager and Engineer on this project. If you have questions for Dan and Yonatan, please leave them in the comments below, and we’ll address them during the Hangout.  Happy blogging!

Stefan Svartling wants you to have cool free stuff. ;) Originally shared by Stefan Svartling Cool, the great photo editing app for iOS is FREE only today! Go get it in the App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fx-photo-studio/id312506856?mt=8

The comments (at the time of this posting there are 3) are good, too. http://www.npr.org/2013/04/18/177641592/cleveland-celebrates-superman-its-hometown-hero?ft=1&f=1001

In our media drenched modern connected world, it's sometimes difficult to realize they're not out to get you. Atheist Ethicist: Boston Bombings: Do Not Overreact. http://goo.gl/mag/HKLvqY0 http://goo.gl/mag/HKLvqY0

Because no one should ostracized from their own community just because they don't believe the same things as those in positions of authority. http://goo.gl/mag/eJK9xDE

Because it's all about the shape of the can and not the flavor of the brew. Or, here's some shiny beads, now gimme your money. http://goo.gl/mag/C8uKnta

This is fantastic! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1054587410/the-bikespike

Playing around with this. Real time photo sharing with total strangers. Just sent my very first image, now waiting for one to come in to me. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ustwo.rando&feature=md

As noble as it is to be the nation of justice, I have to agrew with the Court here. Foreign companies, foreign soil, foreign atrocities shouldnt be decided by American courts. Those cases shoukd go before an international court or a court based in the nation of the supposed atrocity or the place where the corporation is primarily based. http://goo.gl/mag/7lDmBbJ

Make your website a place to collaborate. http://goo.gl/mag/BNTCzCp

Rob Gordon apparently doesnt know his Star Wars . Originally shared by Rob Gordon A woman in some kind of costume, for #womenwednesday

Yeah, that actually happened. Who would have thought that being a racist coukd be defense of a sex crime? I'm waiting on the SVU episode to explain this one. http://jezebel.com/teacher-accused-of-molestation-says-shes-too-racist-to-475193482

Picking up some Thai food and sushi. Yes, they have both here. Chinese, as well.

The best day to come to Costco is when the VPs are all doing a walk through.

I think some places in Appalachia-America could use this app too. Also, probably Mormons. Originally shared by **** http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/04/17/islendingaapp_icelanders_bump_phones_before_sex_to_check_anti_incest_app.html

Ha ha ha! Charts and graphs are fun. Originally shared by Dan Soto seems legit via Christina Trapolino

And one for the Microsoft people. http://goo.gl/mag/ZnPyd2D

If you've ever been aroubd a dog, you know this to be true. http://goo.gl/mag/CO92WsN

For the Mac peeps out there. Lifehacker: Name Your Own Price on $399 Worth of Mac Apps. http://goo.gl/mag/nFmHZo8 http://goo.gl/mag/nFmHZo8

A letter from an Iraq war veteran to his (then) Commander in Chief. http://www.truthdig.com/dig/item/the_last_letter_20130318/

Invasive species alert! Well these Lion fish destroy the natural ecosystem? http://www.npr.org/2013/04/17/177359109/lionfish-attack-the-gulf-of-mexico-like-a-living-oil-spill?sc=tw

Dude was given one task to complete. One task. And he couldn't even do that right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq-y9L7Tp0o

Because I'm bored, that's why. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKG5AgEjawQ

Because, soldiers. Originally shared by Rick Klau Best of the best right here. /via Ken Norton  http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/04/tough-ruck-soliders-arredondo-boston-marathon

I almost always stand in the back of the elevator .... Unless its just me or me and a friend. http://goo.gl/mag/6sE2MRW

Oh good, more reason not to go over there any more than I have to. Facebook will be alienating their userbase just like Myspace did with autoplay videos, music and slide shows. http://goo.gl/mag/rQxEaqA

I'm no DC fan, but this movie looks great! Originally shared by Nathan Chase YEP. I'm in. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6DJcgm3wNY

Not entirely sure this should happen. Originally shared by Jon Mallin Add this to the list of things that shouldn't happen. http://elitedaily.com/elite/2013/nbc-confirms-friends-returning-comeback-season/

Via Thomas Tenkely It's safe. Originally shared by Stephen Taylor (Scuba) If you are a fan of "Harry Potter" ... You'll love this!