Blogger App

Finally... an Official Blogger application to use on my handset. This post is just a test. Still stay subscribed to my Tumbler feed as it's updated more often. Check the post below this one for the URL address.

A new podcast will come shortly.

J.

Firstborn Insights on Tumblr...

Feel free to subscribe to my Tumblr feed...
http://firstborninsights.tumblr.com/

I am NOT switching from Blogger. It's just that Tumblr is quicker and easier to post content  to from my cell phone. (often, I'm out and about!) The same content will show up on my Facebook and Twitter feeds as well. Any substantial blog posts will still be posted here and on Tumblr in unison.

Hope that's ok with you! :)


Take Care.


j.

Live Action Star Blazers Movie

I just heard that the live action version of Space Battleship Yamato recently came out in Japan. It's based on the 70's era Manga/Anime series of the same name. I think I blogged about this on the WordPress site, when I saw the teaser trailer earlier this year. This is one of my must-see movies of 2010, right next to TRON: Legacy!

No word if yet if there's going to be a release of the movie in America. Although I'm positive that will come to pass... eventually. Especially since they got Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith) preforming the films theme song, "Love Lives"



The story: In the distant future... Earth has come under attack by an alien race (Called The Gamalons in the US version.) In turn, the Earth Defense Force rebuild a decommissioned WWII Battleship and turn it into a star-cruiser in order to fight back. Just to sum it up... the plot runs much deeper.

As a kid, I used to watch the U.S. version of the anime, which was re-titled STAR BLAZERS.

As the program was serialized, it aired during the week. I was religious about getting home from school in time in order to watch it on Channel 2. I didn't want to miss one episode!

The series stays relevant to me because Star Blazers was also one of the few animated shows (That actually was broadcast.) that wasn't shy about depicting death and destruction. True, most Japanese cartoons contain violence, but not many changes were made to the US version of Yamato as I recall... and that was a good thing! :)

Here's the trailer for the new production. It's in Japanese, but it's visually stunning. (imo)

Download:

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Download:

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A holiday tale for all...

This WB cartoon short is the story of a chapter in my life. (Not literally! Read between the lines.) A few of my followers MIGHT know what I'm making reference to...

Otherwise, just enjoy the animation. It's funny!

I'll be back with you soon. Enjoy your holiday. ;-)

j.

Horton Hatches The Egg : Dr Seuss Horton Hatche..., posted with vodpod

Dealing With Anger...

To my followers,
Occasionally, there are issues and circumstances in my life that put me in a very fowl state of mind. Sometimes I react... in one fashion or another. Usually I vent my frustrations online, either on my blog, Facebook, Twitter or wherever. My remarks can range from snide to very very disturbing... sometimes to the point where readers (who have little to no idea what I'm talking about) are ready to contact my local authorities.

I can offer no reasonable excuse for this behavior, but I'm not apologizing for anything either. I'm only human, so I'm entitled to verbal outbursts if that's what it takes to cool my rage. I think it's healthier for myself and all involved if I vent my anger in cyberspace as opposed to settling my disputes in an off-line confrontation.

The point to this post:
Whenever I have acted-out in ANY electronic forum... I have NEVER stated any intent to bring psychical harm to any real-life individual, nor have I threatened to perpetrate any criminal acts. In reality, I am a very reasonable/civil person. I have never served a day in any Correctional Institution, and I have no intentions of starting now...

No comment or post I submit online should be taken seriously, nor as a threat to any person or parties.

Over time, I have gotten better at finding more positive means to channel my aggressions and I'll continue to make strides in this manner.

Thank You for reading.

JANUS

AudioBlog - The Reboot

It's been a while since I did any blogs... so I'm taking the time to reintroduce myself. This edition of the podcast will also mark my shift from Firstborn Insights WordPress site (Which has been suspended indefinitely.) to this one on Blogger. I explain why I'm making these changes in the show.



From now on this site, www.firstbornweb.blogspot.com will be my primary online presence. All posts submitted here will be suitable for listeners of all ages.

I kind of recorded this podcast at the spur of the moment, I didn't plan to do one tonight. It's been a while like I mentioned, so forgive me if I'm a little rusty. There are also still a few technical tweeks that I need to make to my RSS feeds, so listeners will be able to subscribe to the newer program in iTunes or whatever other podcatcher.

I don't know how often I'll be able to get a show up. Ideally, I'd like to do this at least once or twice a month. In the meantime I will strive to make this program as positive and entertaining as I'm able.



Thank You for visiting Firstborn Insights, and I hope you enjoy it. :)

j.

(To download the show, right-click here, select "save as".)

QuickCast - May 23, 2010

I was walking around my neighborhood while I was recording this. Sorry for the crummy background noise. Just some catch-up.

Also, I had intended to post this on my main Firstborn Insights feed, but embedding tends to be a chore with Wordpress.

AudioBlog - Febuary, 2 2010

Just a little catch-up...

AudioBlog - January 12, 2009

Talking about my plans for my various series Firstborn Insights blogs. Plus my thoughts on the fate of of the Spider-Man movies.

AudioBlog - December 20, 2009

This is not a formal movie review... I'm just giving some quick impressions of AVATAR, which I just got back from seeing.

I'm sorry I'm using Cinch to record an podcast again, but circumstances dictated I to it this way... as I explain in the audio.

AudioBlog - December 17, 2009

Some catch-up for this week.

Still got a few things to wrap-up at school...

I'm also looking forward to seeing Avatar this weekend...

Plus, I hear a YouTube user just earned a 30-million dollar contract in Hollywood to make movies. More info about that @: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8417789.stm

More to come...

j.

A+ Certification - Graduation Ceremony

Photos from last nights Graduation Ceremony for A+ Networking Students. (Generation 19) It was held at the Asian Cultural Center in Downtown Oakland.

I really don't feel like typing a bunch of stuff up... so I'll be sure to comment more on this event and my plans in an upcoming audio-blog.

With Mom before the beginning of the graduaiton.















With Mom and Dad Afterwards...

AudioBlog - December 9, 2009

Audioblog for Wednesday December 9, 2009.

How I'm dealing with my nerves before I take what could be a life-changing exam.

AudioBlog - December 4, 2009

QuickCast for Friday 12/4/09. A little nervous about my final exams next week.

AudioBlog - November 18, 2009

This is the first podcast for my blog http://firstbornweb.bolgspot.com (Firstborn Insights Weblog)

In this episode, I'm asking a question in regards to how people relate to each other via the internet.

NOTE: Do not sub to the audio feed just yet! I am NOT pleased with how PodOmatic configures things. I will provide a dedicated RSS feed to subscribe to the podcasts in iTunes (or some other pod-catcher) at a later date.

AudioBlog - November 18, 2009

firstborninsights' Podcast

Introduction...

This is an extension of my blog/podcast FIRSTBORN INSIGHTS which is over on Wordpress. That site is about to go on hiatus until next year. The purpose of this Blogger Edition of FBI, is to provide content which is suitable for listeners of all ages.

The owner of this page is JANUS. This is primarily a personal blog on which I share my own commentaries and insights.

More to come...

j.