Joshed.info

2011-08-04T02:36:00.001-07:00

Counter Cat

2011-07-16T01:28:00.001-07:00

Glowing Eyes

2011-07-16T00:08:00.001-07:00

Great Couch Pet Wall

2011-07-15T21:34:00.001-07:00

What?

2011-07-15T20:14:00.001-07:00

ArmCat

2011-07-15T20:07:00.001-07:00

I call this "Sprawling"

2011-07-15T20:05:00.001-07:00

Weird Stance

2011-07-15T20:04:00.001-07:00

Phone updates? Yes or no?

2011-07-15T05:09:00.001-07:00

Would be nice if this works from my phone. It does!

I may update around here a bit more, but they would be quick ones.

Terminator Salvation

2011-07-14T01:18:00.000-07:00

First off, I loved this movie. I thought it was well thought out, well executed and well filmed. McG has a directorial touch that doesnt come along often. The way the similar story of the machines technology backfiring and causing their plans to go awry, this one is the best yet in the series.

I'm really tired of the bad media play this movie gets. I hear things like the critics didn't like it, the fans hate it, and it didn't do too well.

In fact, two of those are wrong. It did get a return at the box office and showed a profit. Somehow though, the films producers went bankrupt and are planning on selling the rights to the Terminator franchise. This is not the first time this has happened with the same exact people in charge. They have gone bankrupt after the last 3 Terminator films. This makes me think Mario Kassar should not be let anywhere near the Terminator franchise ever again. It's time for someone pick up the rights and treat the franchise right.

I wrote this a while back and never posted it. Since then I have done some research and found out Terminator changed hands again and is now owned by the company that helped finance Salvation. They used allegedly shady business practices to make the Terminator rights theirs. Here's to hoping we get a T5!

The Google+Plus Effect

2011-07-10T03:42:00.000-07:00

I got my hands on a google plus invite and so far I am loving google plus. The circles features and ability to set up who exactly you are sharing with just makes sense.
I'm thinking about dropping this blog and my photos blog because G+ takes care of everything I can really do in terms of posting photos and posting personal and hemophilia updates. Don't worry about SykoNews and HemoWeb, those won't be going anywhere. Click on my picture to go to my Google+ Profile and follow me now!
If you are in need of a Google+ invite, please drop me a line with your google account email address, though I don't think there's a shortage of invites.
When it comes to enhancing the new G+ social experience, my favorite Chrome Extension for Google+ so far has to be Surplus, it brings the new Google+ notification bubble right to your chrome toolbar. I'm using two Userstyles to make my Plus into a dark theme, and I'll talk more about that later.

UPDATE 7/14/2011: Surplus took so much memory I had to remove it.

Root Canal by Candlelight? How Romantic!

2011-07-01T00:14:00.000-07:00

So I was having a root canal surgery done in Mesa today and a transformer fire happened that knoed out the whole area for a few hours or more. The rest of my root canal was performed with compressed-air driven drills and battery-powered flashlights. Note that the picture was taken before the power went out.

Thanks goes out to the Hemophilia Association of Arizona and the Hemophilia Treatment Center at Phoenix Children's Hospital for putting together a dental program for Hemophiliacs in Arizona in need. The surgeon at the Arizona School of Dental & Oral Health was highly competent and knew exactly what he was doing, and said he had even done a root canal by flashlight before.

Infuse This

2009-11-23T21:15:00.000-08:00

On Thursday night I could not get a vein, and maybe I got half a dose or 33% in before infiltrating and losing the vein 3 times that night. This all happened while I had a really bad elbow bleed out of nowhere. I decided to try and sleep and see if my elbow got better but it didn't. The next day I did not have the confidence to try another vein so I called my Local HTC and they were so kind as to give me an IV so I could get some medicine in me that day and the next. Today when I did my meds I missed veins twice again before finding one.

This is disconcerting because I have never had issues before getting my medicine infused. They say I am dehydrated but I don't think that's the issue. I have been doing my medicine a lot lately, especially with the upped dosage, and my veins feel shot, used, kaput. I need to find new locations to infuse but I'm not sure where.

In regards to a healthy diet, I have been drinking less soda, more juice and water and eating less sugar and candy. I'm used to a lot of sugar and caffeine in a day and I don't know if that could be affecing my veins. For years health professionals have been saying to infuse early in the day, while I've been infusing at night, but lately have been trying the early day thing.

NHF 2009 Meeting - Building Bridges

2009-11-01T19:33:00.000-08:00

Building bridges is exactly what I did this year at the annual meeting put on by the National Hemophilia Foundation. Not only did I touch base with individuals I haven't seen in years, but I met dozens if not hundreds of new people that are involved in the inherited bleeding disorder community. I especially liked the theme this year, as that is exactly what goes on at an NHF meeting as well as tons of educational material, lots of cool freebies, like shirts, pens, mugs, stickers, toys, candy, etc. We all love freebies. More than just that, I was very honored that the Arizona Hemophilia Association chose me to receive their annual grant for airfare and hotel accommodations to this year's meeting.

The main things covered this year are as follows:

Advocacy & Education
Von Willebarnds Disease (VWD)
Health Care Reform

On the last night of the meeting, there was a Halloween costume party and dance floor. I went to the party as a rock star, and I was compared to Slash, George Clinton, and I thought if i had a mask I could have pulled off the Buckethead look. (pictured left) To be honest, I haven't gotten this much exercise in about 5 years. I had such a great time and I learned a lot. If you would like more information don't hesitate to contact me and I can help you or point you in the direction of someone who can.

Among the activities was a cruise of the San Francisco Bay (Sponsored by Baxter) where I got to see the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge (pictured right and below). Unfortunately, It was too dark to see Alcatraz.

Lastly this marks a change for this blog. I will be posting more. Stay tuned for big things!

Tweet, Tumbl, Blog, Post, Share THIS

2009-10-04T05:31:00.000-07:00

With all the different ways to post and share on the web today, how do we decide where to post what?

Paper or Computer or Something Else?

2009-09-22T09:10:00.000-07:00

It's a question as old as chicken or the egg. Where do I write first? Do I scribble my ideas down on paper or rush to a computer and start pounding away at the keyboard? My answer is a bit of both. When I have an idea for a catchy headline, a good line or two in a poem, or even a whole opinion on something, if i don't get it written fast, I'll lose the thought entirely and it may come back later, in pieces or not at all.

These problems with my writing are making me lean towards purchasing a mobile device like an iPod touch or something else to write on when I'm out and about. Any suggestions? I figure it would be a bit more convenient if I could jot my idea down digitally instead of on paper because I always seem to lose anything I write down. The 140 character txt and tweet limit really doesn't serve my purposes, but does work for short ideas, and typing on a T9 text pad just doesn't do it for me.

Goals, Ramblings, Etc

2009-09-22T03:44:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the personal blog of Joshua Shear. How often does a writer not know what to write? I assume every writer hits roadblocks. I have told myself I can not be dissuaded from my goals. I would like to share my opinions and experiences and see what others think. My love for writing comes in spurts, one day I want to write a review of a TV show, another day I want to write poetry or lyrics or what I am going through. This has lead to the separation of syko.org and my personal blog entries. Syko.org is a news site, and I am always looking for people with writing skills to write for the site. Furthermore, I am currently developing a hemophilia/bleeding disorder community blog, and I always welcome input and ideas for any of my websites and projects.

So my main web goals are as follows:

1. Gain input on the hemophilia website, and put into action.
2. Establish syko.org as an internet news destination with many writers.
3. Post meaningful entries about my life and experiences on joshed.info.

Notable Quote: Francis Ford Coppola

2009-09-16T07:59:00.001-07:00

Remember that those times when you feel that your ideas aren't good enough, or people are putting down on your ideas, or you're getting fired - that these are the same ideas that you're going to be celebrated for 30 years later. You almost have to have courage. Francis Ford Coppola

Trying posterous

2009-09-07T06:20:00.001-07:00

Seems kind of limited.

Posted via web from Joshua Shear

Very Fitting Horoscope

2009-08-30T05:35:00.000-07:00

Your horoscope - Week of August 31, 2009
You seem motivated to work hard and keep fit. Mars in your sixth house is encouraging you to be more competitive and aim for your goals. At work, you're going to be a hard act to follow, as you seem to be on the ball and ready to tackle any challenge. If you've been procrastinating, use this energy to blast your way through and overcome self-imposed obstacles. In terms of keeping fit, you may feel motivated to start a diet or begin a daily exercise routine. Regular workouts will be good for you, your circulation, and overall heart health. Mars in Cancer may also encourage you to take a look at your feelings, especially if you've been binge eating and using overeating to keep your emotions from surfacing. Take time to learn about diet issues and the kind of diet that would suit your metabolism. Mercury turns retrograde in Libra at the end of the week, which may affect travel, especially long distance. It will remain so until September 29, so if you happen to be going abroad, check that you have your passport and all your details and documents in hand. Vacations will be fun; just go with the flow.

Another horoscope.

2009-08-17T01:16:00.001-07:00

Your horoscope for August 17, 2009 You are not in this alone, Joshua. If you are going through a tough time, either personally or professionally, you will find that you can receive help and guidance if you only ask for it. We're not suggesting you pray, exactly, but rather open your heart and mind to the divine power of the universe. Ask for help and try to be open and receptive to whatever comes to your mind. You may be surprised by what occurs, provided you allow yourself to believe.

Tomorrow's Horosope fits perfectly.

2009-08-04T01:02:00.000-07:00

You have a strong will, Joshua, and accomplish whatever you set out to do. But from time to time you need the support and encouragement of others to help push you over any trouble spots. Alas, such support is likely not forthcoming today. Your usual supporters may be feeling threatened by the changes and advancements occurring in your life. They may fear you are leaving them behind. Do what you can to reassure them, but don't let their fears get in the way of your progress. Onward and upward, Joshua!

trying MarsEdit

2008-09-02T04:45:00.001-07:00

I am now testing out MarsEdit, which claims to be "Powerful Blog Publishing For Your Mac."

It's kinda cool.

I'm Back

2008-08-30T03:50:00.000-07:00

My brother hooked me up with an apple g4 so at least I have a working computer. It's a g4 533 MHz, and it seems faster than my PC with triple the MHz. That's macs for you. I want a brand new mac. [drools]

Computerless, I Am

2008-08-29T18:16:00.000-07:00

So, last night the was a major tropical storm that movied throught the valley. The was a power surge, which knocked out my computer. I have no alternatives at the moment aside from using the media box or the computer at work, which is what I am relegated to at the moment. This really sucks, and it takes being without something to really notice how addicted to it I really am. I need to get another computer up ASAP as I have too many endevors going unmonitored now, especially syko.org.

Anyone have an old tower layin around they dont use?