Traffic, traffic, traffic

When I called California home, I couldn't stand the traffic that would congest the freeways and leave me idle for hours a day when I should have been allocating my precious time towards enjoying the company of good friends and close family.  These days, the idea of traffic would mean nothing, as I reside in a desolate region of New England, were it not for the fact that I pull insane amounts of traffic to various websites across the world wide web.  These days, traffic correlates with monetary gain as I'm inclined to monetize through various forms of advertising.

That said, I love traffic!  Give me more!  It's all about the numbers.

Who Writes The News?

A lot of people write the news.  These days, I dabble in the profession as I occasionally publish trending news articles on a news website which is in the top 1,500 websites in the United States (according to Alexa).  We certainly pull some considerable traffic volume which makes writing somewhat entertaining as a large audience often reads my publications and offers commentary, insight, and what are often ridiculous perspectives on current issues.

I believe that when writing the news, one is essentially serving the public and when doing so, one should always leave their bias at the door.  It's best to provide the facts and nothing more as this allows for the audience to assimilate the facts and come to their own logical conclusions.  On that note, the facts are often shy of being what they claim as they prove temporal as stories break.  Take it all in with a grain of sand, question every source, and you should be able to discern reality from fiction.

If you happen to find yourself writing as a profession, be sure to acquire the appropriate technology and furniture to accommodate your occupation.  An ergonomic keyboard, mouse, and chair are often key ingredients to creating a comfortable work environment.  Floor mats, footrests, keyboard and mouse trays, monitor mounts, and more are all a necessity to me and I have allocated thousands upon thousands of dollars towards acquiring the aforementioned products.  Those who refrain from acquiring such technologies of comfort will likely regret their decision as back, neck, shoulder, knee, hand, and other problems often come with the occupation.  Beware of carpal tunnel syndrome.  Do plenty of hand exercises and such to prevent your hands from becoming crippled with the pain of CTS.

Carpal Tunnel Exercises Video:

Right now, I'm writing all of this while sitting in my extremely comfortable Aeron chair by Herman Miller (I rock the size C a.k.a. the large as I'm over 6' tall).  Not only that, I'm typing away on my ergonomic keyboard, the Kinesis Freestyle with VIP accessory kit.  The keyboard is essentially broken into two halves and takes some getting used to, but, it's definitely worth buying if you're a keyboard cowboy like myself.

Kinesis Freestyle Keyboard Video:

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Going For A Hike, Will Snap Pictures With My Samsung Galaxy SII

I'm going for a short hike up to the top of a nearby mountain with a fantastic view of the nearby bodies of water.  While up there, I'll be sure to snap some photographs with my Samsung Galaxy SII's amazing 8 megapixel camera (at least I think it's 8 MP).  While the pictures should turn out great, I'll probably forget to post them on here.  Regardless, I'm excited for the breathtaking views I'm about to witness on this fine day in New England.

For those unfamiliar with Samsung's Galaxy S2, here's a blog created entirely with the impressive cellular device: Nerd Mountain.  Here's a video review of the hi-tech little phone I wield in my pocket:

New England Weather: Poor Conditions, Staying Inside

When it's not looking so bright outside, I tend to stay inside the warmth and comfort of my home where I allocate considerable amounts of my free time towards staying up to date with the latest technologies around the globe.  Today, I've been exploring social networking services to see what's good with the new sensations.  Google Plus seems really interesting, however, it has yet to captivate friends as Facebook and Myspace.  Nonetheless, I expect G+ to become somewhat popular over the years as they begin to unravel new services and features.  Should be interesting to see what the old warhorse known as Google brings to the social networking table.

 

Expecting rain for the next some odd days, I'm going to venture down to Manchester to see if I can't find the ideal ergonomic keyboard tray setup.  Until then, feel free to checkout one of my latest projects which is in reality a joint effort.  The project can be see at http://reviewbadger.com/ - check it out if you haven't already.

I need to get some warm soup in my belly to kickoff my day with the energy that I need to steamroll my "to do" list.  Should be a good day, I know I'm looking forward to the time off.  Perhaps I shall go for a short jog, we'll see.  Take care of yourself my fellow internet explorers.

Killer Elite Partial Review And Movie Trailer

Currently, I'm in the process of watching Killer Elite on Netflix for the first time in my life.  As I have yet to view the entire movie, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the movie has had a difficult time retaining my attention as it appears to simply be yet another tough guy super spy movie starring Jason Statham as the former special ops killer forced out of retirement to save the life of a friend.

While the movie is far from terrible, there's nothing particularly intriguing about the film for me.  Regardless of what seems to be a poor review of the Killer Elite movie, I actually enjoy it for what it is: an action packed thriller with Clive Owen and Robert De Niro!

Definitely worth checking out if you're into action flicks and you happen to have Netflix streaming package.  I love watching movies online while working on the computer.  The benefit of having a triple-monitor setup!  Time to return to watching this cheesy action thriller, Killer Elite.

Let me know what your thoughts on the movie were, if you happen to have seen it.  Looking forward to reading your reviews!

Watch Killer Elite Movie Trailer Online:

Best Stationary Vaporizer System (IMO): Volcano Vaporizers

While I'm not your typical vaporizer enthusiast, I can divulge a little information derived from past experiences with the Volcano vaporizers as I've used them for years.  Originally, I became acquainted with the Classic Volcano after a friend purchased one and invited me to partake in the festivities.  After experimenting with the original vape for quite some time, we eventually decided upon an ideal temperature for the best vaporizing experience.  We were thoroughly impressed once we had it all figured out.  It was far superior to any ordinary vaporizer systems that we had previously experimented with.  This was the new age of vaping.

Next, I discovered that a digital model had been crafted and decided to acquire one for myself as I have quite fond memories of the classic.  The new model, known as the Digit, is everything the original was and then some.  With a large and easy to read LED display, you'll know exactly what temperature the heating element has managed to reach and you'll also be able to see and adjust your preferred temperature setting.

There are now two valve systems available, one of which is actually designed with the herbalist in mind.  When buying direct from Storz & Bickel, the company behind the wonderful Volcanoes, you'll receive a number of bags and a complimentary herb grinding machine which will allow you to quickly shred your herbs, spices, or whatever it is you'd like to vaporize.  The herb grinder also comes in quite handy when it comes to culinary preparation as it's always nice to integrate some fresh spices and herbs into your meals!

If you're unfamiliar with the Volcano, you should watch the following Volcano vaporizer review video to become better acquainted with the system in order to fully grasp just how impressive the Volcano series truly is.

After you've watched the YouTube video review above, you should have a clear understanding of how this outstanding series of devices work.  If you're still unclear, here's one more Volcano vaporizer video review that should straighten any misconceptions out while answering any inquiries that you may have had after watching the video above.

Abake Assongba: Obama's Top Campaign Contributor Accused Of $650K Fraud

Abake Assongba, the top Obama campaign contributor, has been accused by a Swiss businessman of perpetrating an e-mail scam that involved impersonating a bank official in order to scam the man out more than $650,000!

Source: Barack Obama’s Top Campaign Contributor Accused Of $650K Fraud