Perhaps finally, hopefully, 2002 is the year that I get rich. Wow, what a splendid thought! ... The only problem is I've been saying that every new year's eve for as long as I can remember.

The world's oldest pastime
Interestingly, people have sex for all sorts of reasons, such as love and respect, caring, lust, attraction, curiosity, too much alcohol and the old tried and true it-just-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time. That is reality. Sometimes 'the sexual act' is 'just a physical one'. I suppose that humans are wired accordingly, so the truth of the matter becomes which direction will you choose (or have you chosen). Reality has also proven that most people prefer to sample all of the above.

"Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols. ."
Thomas Mann
quoted in "The Magic Mountain"

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We can't go where we're going unless we have been where we've been. We went and we came back heroes. The four horsemen were triumphant.

During the holidays, I am always reassured that I have an extensive support system of friends and family at every turn. And, this is truly what makes the world go round.

Having said that, I would like $1 million dollars in unmarked bills, Mr. Claus.

Happy Holiday!

In a dizzying whirl of religious and political imagery, Santa Claus was stopped and searched at an Israeli military checkpoint leading to Bethlehem. Hopefully he'll make it on time to a chimney near you.

In honor of the weekend, here is Nerve.com's position of the day.

In English, when we encounter something unfamiliar, we might be inclined to say, “What’s that?”

A French person in the same situation would likely ask, “Qu’est-ce que c’est que ca?”

These few syllables, translated literally into English, read, “What is this that this is that this there?”

I commend Bush and the Congress for passing a good education bill.  Every once in a while, they do something right.

My friend justin suggested that I add a section to the site called "Rays of Inspiration", sort of a words of wisdom type of flavor. At first, I wondered why me? is there something about me that gives one the impression that I'm an inspirational guru? ... I pondered the thought for a second than gave him my standard reply, "yeahxcellent idea" Jus. well, I wanted to give credit where credit is due. I'll be working on it during the next few weeks but for now, he's a little morsel of what you can expect. Bon appetit!

Imagine
Imagine a world where dreams meet reality. Where the childlike hopes and wonders that dwell within each of us do not always fade into cynicism over time. Imagine a world where happiness is not an ambition hoped to be achieved sometime in the distant future, but rather a familiar constant that is experienced daily. Imagine a world where the frequency of finding and keeping true love is more often than not. Where smiles and joy far outnumber tears and heartache. Imagine a world where all this and much more is possible. A world where anything is possible. Just imagine...

... that you didn't have to imagine.

Because you don't.

In reality, anything is possible. And the only way that dreams cannot meet reality, the only way that the plethora of hopes and possibilities that lie within your grasp die...

... is if you let them.

Photo Album: New York Three Months After from the State Department

My older daughter Monique has been accepted at Cornell university in Ithica NY. I'm so proud and happy for her. She will attending in the fall of '02. Congrats Moe and all the best for future success. I remember saying to you as a child that "our only limitations are those that we mentally accept" ... Thanks for making daddy proud.

What this photo doesn't show you is that they're waiting in line to sample the unexpected new taste of Mickey D's exciting Ranchero Bagel. S-s-salsa! (Oh, and here's the AP advisory on said photo.)

Ever wonder what are some of the best sites on the 'net. Well, check the latest Webby Awards. They give annual awards to the best in their niche.

So what's up with all the blatant capitalization of patriotism. I have now seen a huge spike in ripoff schemes to sell patriotic coins, plates, whistling clocks, ceramic angels, talking flags, framed eagles, and a fish that whistles Dixie. Hey! People are now buying the crap. What was once laughable is now a big industry. It's great to be patriotic I agree, but I just can't get over the patriotic condoms that I saw the other day at the local pharmarcy ... available in large and extra large. And, Speaking of patriotism, MC Hammer, yes, you heard right, released a new album. Active Duty is in the stores now ... What time is it? "Hammer Time" ... don't hurt 'em Hammer.

Shiggity Shiggity Shwa - This is funny! click and enjoy.

The comment box is not working, it's currently being worked on. I'm not sure when it will resume normal operations, not that it's used by many visitors anyway. I suppose that I prefer the humble and quiet path, to stay away from the spotlight and be a casual observer from afar ... who the hell am I kidding? I want it all, As my friend Greg said the other other day ... "Ray, it's all about YOU" I guess I could really get used to that notion.

Yeah right ... well, life has it's moments and today was a good day ... it's been said that every dog has his day and today was my dog day. May your dog days be numerous and full of health success and happiness. I'm going back to studying. -Your humble host.

 Robert Greene author of The 48 Laws of Power ( a book that I've read and thoroughly enjoyed) has a new book which chronicles the exploits of great seducers as case studies to illustrate timeless principles of human psychology in The Art of Seduction.
The main idea consists of putting off the sexual element to heighten the excitement, the tension, all those wonderful things that we've kind of lost because we're so impatient. more detail on the book are at the  Seductive official website.

E.T. phone home

Remember that movie? how the heck did E.T.'s race ever evolve? First of all, their necks are entirely too small to hold up those hammerheads. Secondly, with flippers instead of legs, their land speed should have been roughly equivalent to that of the three-banded armadillo. A couple of punk squirrels could take an E.T. down within a minute. Of course, E.T. could always fly away, but then he'd be forced to deal with the blackbirds.

Cap'n Crunch is the perfect name for a cereal mascot. It's always a good idea to use a great aspect of your cereal (in this case, it's crunchiness) as part of the name. Lieut'nt Crisp would have been another good alternative, or Priv't Tasty, or Gen'l Sweet.

I hate going to certain websites where after you get there and hit the back button, you just can't get out.

Pseudo word of the day

Oniolation - "The cutting up of foods, with a knife previously used to cut up an onion, resulting in an onion taste."

ex. This apple has a severe case of oniolation.

If I were a work of art, I would be Edgar Degas' Dance Class.

I appear soft and gentle, but hide a core of rigid structure and discipline. I work hard, because I am determined to succeed, but remain attached to displays of frivolity and maintaining my appearance.

Which work of art would you be? The Art Test

Pseudo word of the day

e-shaft - to ignore someone's email... to not reply

Ex: I've emailed her 3 times this week, and she keeps e-shafting me!"

The Case for Red Wine Sounds good, I guess I'll buy myself a case this weekend.

Reading faces How good are you at it and how accurate? This article is interesting to me especially because when people try to guess my age, they are usually way off. I usually just smile and tell them well, you're close.

Designtechnica.com 
A PC in a keyboard? ... Well, yes, of course. Zero-Footprint PC designers were given a task. Build a powerful PC but eliminate the BOX! The challenge was issued, and it was conquered. Introducing the Elite-II Zero-Footprint PC by Cybernet.

Inventor Dean Kamen believes the machine, which has been referred to as IT and Ginger but is officially known as Segway, will eventually replace cars in crowded downtown areas by enabling users to zip around at virtually no cost and no harm to the environment. Nice.

I lost my cell phone today. After a half hour of searching, I came to the conclusion that I must have lost it in the mall since that was the last place I remember feeling it in my pocket. I decided to give up and call Nextel to tell them to turn off the service. Before doing so, I decided to call my number, thinking that there might be a remote possibility that a good Samaritan might have picked up the phone. Well, I did get an answer, the person at the other line stated "yes, I did find your phone" and gave me a location where we can meet and get my phone back. WOW! that made my day ... My faith in human nature was renewed today.

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Sex and the Brain a test to see if your brain is typical for your gender.

I enjoy the internet surfing speed that I get with my cable modem, I wouldn't think of going back to dial up, but that decision may not be up to me. My access is hanging in the balance pending the decision of Judge Thomas Carlson.

A Man Said to the Universe
By - Stephen Crane

A man said to the universe:
"Sir I exist!"
"However," replied the universe,
"The fact has not created in me
A sense of obligation."


Museum of the City of New York, The Big Apple
Find out why New York City is called The Big Apple?

Take a look at The Effects of Drugs and Prostitution. A pictorial of the devastating effects in just 10 short years. Pretty grim and sad pictures. Just think, she could have just said NO

And for something a bit more serious, take a look at this article onThe Real War.This is a very good read concerning the war on terrorism.

I AM 25% GEEK.



I wanna be a geek. But I'm not. Why would
I even want to be one. Do I think it's fun?
I should try writing an online test application at 1
am in my underwear.

Take the GEEK Test at Fuali.com!

The USA has come out on "TOP" in Durex's annual poll as the sexual superpower of the world. Americans make love more often and with more partners than any other nationality, according to a survey by Durex, a leading condom manufacturer.

An amazing aerial shot of the damage at the World Trade Center on September 11th.

Compare two cities in 100 categories Our City Comparison feature uses a two-step process to let you choose from 3,000 U.S. cities. First choose the states, then the cities. Next, you´ll be presented with a side-by-side comparison of nearly 100 categories

I am 28% ADDICTED TO THE INTERNET.



I could go either way. Deep into the madness of nights filled with coding CGI-Scripts and online role playing games, or I could become a normal user. Good luck!


Take the INTERNET-ADDICT Test at Fuali.com!

My other weblog is at Raysden.com I haven't decided what I will be doing with it, but I'm sure that for now I will maintain both sites. Sounds like I've got a lot of time to spare, perhaps I do ... but I'm sure that time management has something to do with it (ya right) well, it was worth a try. Today is Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year supposedly ... I will stay away from the shopping malls, away from the lemmings. I hope I can resist the temptation.

Today's my birthday, a perfect day to begin a weblog with the new domain name. Spent a quiet and uneventful Birthday/Thanksgiving day with immediate family members. I can't remember the last time that my birthday fell on Thanksgiving day, but for whatever it's worth, I took time out to be extra thankful today.