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The secret thoughts about Obama: Based on your searches in Google

Anne — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:31:55 +0000

Ever wondered what other people really think about our new President elect? Here are some interesting and funny Google Suggestions based on what people have been searching about Obama:

What he loves and hates:

Questions about Obama and what he will do:

Apparently, people have some facts Obama:

Here are some more theories:

What people think of him:

Some last thoughts…

My favorite was the supporters search! I find it so funny that those are the only thoughts being put into Google about it.

Presidential debates are frustrating to watch

Anne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:55:02 +0000

Personally, I hate keeping up with politics. There’s too many things said that people don’t mean, too many underhanded statements, and too many people trying to get ahead.

Regardless, because I am a registered voter, I decided to watch [part of] the last Presidential debate. Needless to say… I couldn’t even watch more than 10 minutes without getting fed up.

Neither of the candidates can answer a straight question!

All I know is that from a brief look at their records, and listening to their ideas, I just don’t agree with Obama on very many things at all. While I don’t totally agree with McCain either, most of his ideas are closer to what I’d be looking for in a President. (Can you guess who I’m voting for?)

Regardless of who wins, I am very down-hearted for our future over the next four years.

Poverty Awareness [Blog Action Day 2008]

Anne — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:53:52 +0000

As a part of Blog Action Day I committed to helping spread the word about poverty! It’s time to educate yourselves, so put on your thinking caps and caring hearts…

There’s a lot of cool statistics on Wikipedia about poverty – learn more here.

Poverty.com also has a lot of resources.

So what is there to do? Here’s a list organizations trying to make an impact:

Some other useful links on how to help:

5 Ways to Help Poverty (in Africa, but I think that the ideas are useful anywhere)
The Poverty Project: How to Help
Holiday of a Lifetime (an interesting approach…)
How Teens Can Help (an Islamic site)
Compassion: How to Get Involved (a comprehensive list with links)

IDPUG: I Do Photoshop User Group (San Diego)

Anne — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:21:40 +0000

I’m glad to announce that I am getting together a Photoshop User Group based in San Diego, CA.

The goal is to make new friends, and help each other out with tips, tricks and more in using Adobe’s Photoshop, and perhaps even expand to GIMP (the free alternative).

I have created a Facebook usergroup – facebook.idophotoshop.com

We’re going to have our first meeting on October 25th, at 6pm – which is a Saturday evening. You can RSVP on Facebook here.

Thanks for your interest!

Did you ever learn to talk like a pirate?

Anne — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:29:29 +0000

I wasn’t aware until I came into work this morning that it was “Talk Like a Pirate” day. Seeing as how this is the first year working full time in the geek industry, this makes sense to me.

I’m not sure that I’ve quite bought into it yet, although I have had a few halloween costume inspirations…

At any rate here’s a link to more information on how to talk like a pirate.

Good day to ye.