Digi-Tive

I consider myself to be a "Digital Native". Not a Native American who uses technology, but a person who finds new technology interesting and useful. I can generally pick up something and figure out how it works or what it's purpose is before every glancing at any manual or instruction guide.

There was one specific time while in High School where I came head to head with a "Digital Immigrant". One of my teachers was trying to show us a movie; She had used VHS for a majority of her life and didn't know exactly how to use the DVD player. At her first attempt, she put the DVD in upside down; ERORR blinked across the LCD display. Second attempt she had a picture, but no sound. I could feel the tension as she was feeling as she "Fiddled" with this newfound contraption. At one point I though she might cry because she couldn't figure it out. I rose my hand and asked her if I could help. She said yes, and I went up and adjusted the player for her. After the movie loaded up, she shut off the light's and Facepalm'd at her desk as the movie began.

Katie Couric Interviews Sarah Palin

I don't usually like to get political when I'm on the blogosphere, but I couldn't pass this up. Now, I'm a registered Independent, so I'm not favoring and political bent (cough-Ron Paul '08-cough cough), but I can't see how anyone could be a vice president candidate without knowing how to answer questions in a comprehendible manor.

Katie Couric, the esteemed journalist, got the exclusive chance to interview Vice Presidential hopeful Sarah Palin - this is what occured:

This reminds me of another interview question, but I can't quite put my finger on it...

"iPod, your my only friend"

One piece of technology that I find crucial to my existence is Apple's iPod, but not just any iPod. No no no, none of this 8 gbs of space; 16 gbs? Pshhh! No, come on... give me the good stuff! Thats right the iPod Classic. The beautiful little device boasts up to 120 gbs (160 gbs on the previous model). I have the 80 gb model, which I have yet to fill it up to even halfway. The soundtrack to my life is on this thing, and I'm still adding new things continuously. Everything from the classic rock songs my dad first introduced me to, to the first song I heard poetic bars laid to the rhythm of a sampled beat, to the song my wife and I danced to on our wedding day. Everything and anything I want to listen to is on this device.

I have playlists made for different moods and periods. When I'm studying or having a stressful day, I just kick on my 'DownTime' Playlist, which consists of artist such as Jack Johnson, The Beatles, John Mayer, Radiohead, Bob Dylan, Jill Scott, and others. Feeling like I need to hear some truth? I flip over to my 'True Hip-Hop' playlist, containing artists like The Roots, Common, Atmosphere, Blackalicious, Flobots, A Tribe Called Quest, Jurassic 5, Lupe Fiasco... you get the idea.

I also have a lot of Podcasts that I subscribe to and enjoy hearing. I like to keep up on what my favorite NFL team is doing, who by the way is the Miami Dolphins. I also subscribe to the /Filmcast Podcast to hear what critics think of the new movies that come out. I also subscribe to Christian Podcast, things like Greg Laurie's daily sermon (who is from Riverside, CA) or Skip Heitzig's sermons (who is out of Albuquerque, NM). Things that I wouldn't be able to hear regularly in person or on the radio.

I don't even listen to the radio anymore. Why would I? Before the age of the iPod, I had to either listen to the same CD over and over again or the radio. Now, I get frustrated when I tune-in to the radio because the stations never play what I want to hear. I wish I could just change the song without having to call in and request a song that I probably won't hear before I reach my destination, oh wait... I can! And it plays everything I want to hear! the iPod Guys and Gals...

PS3 Discourse Community

I am part of a community that owns, or likes, the Playstation 3 console. I believe that the Playstation is marketed more toward men. The reason I have come to this conclusion are the games that are played on the console. Most games are for a mature audience, which in my experience, most girls or women don't find interesting. I own a copy of Grand Theft Auto 4 for the PS3 and love just running around and playing for hours; My wife tried it for only 5 minutes and has never picked it up again.

Facebook Widget vs. Playstation@Home

This is a Facebook Widget for the Mac Dashboard. The 'Home' button is the same logo that PS@Home will be using. Who had the logo first?

Playstationhome.com

FacebookWidget Link