Journal Entries for 1/30/09

9:17 AM – mypalal: I’m sadly counting the hours before going home today. This is going to be a busy weekend. – (Twitter)

9:48 AM – mypalal: finally figured out how to add a site to Verio. Now I need to view my site before transferring the domain. – (Twitter)

9:49 AM – Obama enacts task force to round up and imprison the middle class. – (Tumblr)

9:55 AM – mypalal: I’m in the process of trying to move a website from one web host to another. In theory it’s supposed to be real easy. – (Twitter)

9:55 AM – mypalal: But I can’t seem to get my Flash appliation to work properly. – (Twitter)

9:56 AM – mypalal: I also need to figure out how to get Verio to let me see the site before I repoint the domain. – (Twitter)

10:12 AM – Israel: A Lamb Among Wolves: As a Christian, we’ve always come to believe that you just can’t bring peace to the Middle East. – (Tumblr)

10:27 AM – mypalal: Here goes nothing. I’m going to begin transferring files to the new web host. Hoping the flash videos will work. – (Twitter)

10:32 AM – mypalal: I, for one, is not concerned about Jessica Simpson’s weight. – (Twitter)

11:10 AM – Forbes – Top 25 Internet Celebrities
The Forbes.com Web Celeb 25 is a list of the biggest and brightest stars on the Web. From penniless bloggers to geek entrepreneurs, these are the folks who are capturing eyes, influencing opinion and creating the digital world from the bottom up. – (Digg)

11:23 AM – Security Around Obama Alarms Some VIP Donors
Downtown Washington resembled a militarized zone last week for the inauguration of President Barack Obama, but some major contributors who had direct contact with Obama said they were surprised to find what they viewed as porous security surrounding the president-elect and vice president-elect. – (Digg)

11:32 AM – mypalal: is watching a 100 mb upload to a new web host. Next, watching water boil and then paint drying. – (Twitter)

11:51 AM – mypalal: finally uploaded the files to the new host. Now I have no idea how to view the pages without repointing the Domains to the new host. – (Twitter)

12:12 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant
MyPalAl checked in @ Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant – (Brightkite)

12:59 PM – mypalal: I’m hoping to find a way to see Coraline. It’s not that easy to get to the movies anymore. – (Twitter)

1:02 PM – mypalal: Lilo and Stitch figurine set is now available on Amazon. it’s eligible for free shipping. http://ping.fm/FYt85 – (Twitter)

1:53 PM – Obama Breaks His First Campaign Promise – (Tumblr)

1:59 PM – mypalal: is performing tomorrow (Saturday) 7:30 and 9:45. http://ping.fm/7vBDI – (Twitter)

3:34 PM – mypalal: A good friend of mine has a new album. Take a listen – www.ReverbNation.com/mkZoo – (Twitter)

3:35 PM – Qik – breakfast
Something to watch later. – (Delicous)

3:40 PM – mypalal: Whoever is created the promotional campaign for “Taken” I tip my hat to you. You’re a genius. – (Twitter)

4:13 PM – mypalal: is currently deconstruction someone else’s HTML code. Quite tedioius indeed. – (Twitter)

4:33 PM – mypalal: It looks like somethings going on with Plurk. The RSS feed is now not working. – (Twitter)

4:38 PM – mypalal: is intrigued by his party electing an African-American leader. I honestly don’t know anything about him. – (Twitter)

4:43 PM – mypalal: wonder if anyone has HBO and is willing to record “The Trials of Ted Haggard” for him. – (Twitter)

4:44 PM –

Something else I have to watch later. – (Tumblr)

5:08 PM – Evangelical Spokesman Resigns After Telling NPR Gay Marriage, Abortion …
Even evangelicals who question the churches stance on Homosexuality are being bullied. – (Delicous)

6:30 PM – mypalal: Darrell Mansfield is still – (Twitter)

6:30 PM – mypalal: performing after all these years. – (Twitter)

7:26 PM – mypalal: watching last night’s Conan O’Brien – (Twitter)

7:30 PM – mypalal: Plurk is not working. – (Twitter)

8:26 PM – mypalal: catching up on Top Chef. Just trying to finish Restaurant Wars. I’m not impressed. – (Twitter)

10:09 PM – mypalal: is watching Friday Night Smackdown. Why Matt Hardy? Why did you betray your brother Jeff. – (Twitter)

12:16 AM – MyPalAl posted a photo @ Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant

Having a real bad lunch. – (Brightkite)

Alan Listened To…

• 1:46 PM – Sarah McLachlan – When She Loved Me – Performed by Sarah McLachlan – (LastFM)
• 1:50 PM – Phil Collins – No Other Way – (LastFM)
• 2:00 PM – Sinai – Shelter – (LastFM)
• 2:07 PM – Chris Montez – Let’s Dance – (LastFM)
• 2:10 PM – Stephen Sondheim – What More Do I Need? – (LastFM)
• 2:14 PM – Sting – If You Love Somebody Set Them Free – (LastFM)
• 2:21 PM – Suzanne Vega – Tom’s Diner – (LastFM)
• 2:26 PM – Sweet Comfort Band – You Led Me To Believe – (LastFM)
• 2:29 PM – The Swirling Eddies – Hell Oh – (LastFM)
• 2:34 PM – Taco – Puttin’ on the Ritz – (LastFM)

Journal Entries for 1/29/09

7:05 AM – mypalal: After such a big day yesterday, it doesn’t seem right to go back to work. – (Twitter)

9:41 AM – mypalal: is making minor code fixes to his work. It’s interesting the wierd things people to do find faults in your code. – (Twitter)

9:54 AM – mypalal: is listening to his brother’s podcast, while working on a few mondane projects. – (Twitter)

10:27 AM – mypalal: works for one of the top Orange County workplaces. We’re number 5 – http://ping.fm/JKYBM – (Twitter)

11:42 AM – mypalal: has been talking with his friends that like the sound of this…The Los Angeles Chargers of Anaheim. – (Twitter)

11:47 AM –
1 reviews
ur tear gas & Pundit Kitchen: Lol News and Lol Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, John McCain, Joe Biden and more – (Stumble Upon)

12:03 PM – If Everyday Objects Were Designed by MC Escher
Everyday life would look a lot cooler. Also, nothing would work. – (Digg)

12:04 PM – Pelosi is nonpartisan?
Nancy said she didn’t come to Washington to be “bipartisan”, one day after shuttling through an $819 economic stimulus bill without a single Republican vote. – (Digg)

12:05 PM – Limbaugh is talk host king, not leader of GOP
President Obama has made his first tactical error of his young presidency: He called out conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh. It happened the other day while Obama was visiting with congressional Republicans in an effort to get them to support his economic stimulus package. – (Digg)

12:07 PM – President Obama takes on Rush Limbaugh
Is Barack Obama actually afraid of Rush Limbaugh. I mean, he's just a talk show host. – (Delicous)

12:29 PM – Twitter To Go: How one local coffee shop used Twitter to double their clientele. What’s YOUR story? | Blog of Mr. Tweet
Great blog on using Twitter to enhance your business. – (Delicous)

12:33 PM – More things to watch when I get home. – (Tumblr)

12:34 PM – mypalal: I’m listening to my co-worker Daryl Smith practice in one of our meeting rooms. – (Twitter)

12:36 PM – What it’s like to be a human shield
Why do we bother to negotiate with these people? – (Delicous)

12:44 PM – ‘Star Trek’ director J.J. Abrams on tribbles and the ‘Galaxy
New Star Trek director J.J. Abrams talks about the challenges in filming a film version of an iconic television series. – (Digg)

1:12 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ 7-Eleven
MyPalAl checked in @ 7-Eleven – (Brightkite)

1:12 PM – MyPalAl posted a text message @ 7-Eleven
Getting my usual lunch. I’m such a creature of habit. – (Brightkite)

1:19 PM – MyPalAl posted a photo @ 7-Eleven

Got my 3-D glasses for Monday night’s Chuck in 3-D. – (Brightkite)

5:05 PM – mypalal is putting out personal fires. I’m starting to get good at it. And a little tired. – (Plurk)

7:11 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ Pho Noodle House
MyPalAl checked in @ Pho Noodle House – (Brightkite)

7:42 PM – mypalal: pad thai and garlic chicken. excellent dinner. – (Twitter)

8:24 PM – mypalal: wonders why he watches the train wreck called American Idol. – (Twitter)

8:31 PM – mypalal: Just signed up for Raptr. Let’s see how this turns out. – (Twitter)

9:45 PM – mypalal: just saw a great interview with Condoleeza Rice on the View. Joy had nothing to say. – (Twitter)

9:46 PM – mypalal is trying to make it through two hours of American Idol. I’m not making it. – (Plurk)

10:02 PM – mypalal: getting ready for tomorrow. It’s just me and the kid tomorrow night. – (Twitter)

10:09 PM – mypalal: watching the Office – Business Ethics. “You need to be Robin Shamalan” – (Twitter)

10:23 PM – mypalal: is watching Hell’s Kitchen. I think the Asian will make it to week 2. – (Twitter)

Alan Listened To…

• 10:59 AM – Sixpence None the Richer – Bouquet – (LastFM)
• 11:02 AM – Billy Sprague – A Place to Stand – (LastFM)
• 11:08 AM – Stephen Sondheim – Poor Thing – (LastFM)
• 11:11 AM – Sam Phillips – She Can’t Tell Time – (LastFM)
• 11:15 AM – Kelly Clarkson – Maybe – (LastFM)
• 11:20 AM – Stray Cats – Stray Cat Strut – (LastFM)
• 11:24 AM – Phil Collins – A Groovy Kind of Love – (LastFM)
• 11:34 AM – Benny Hester – When God Ran – (LastFM)
• 11:39 AM – Jeremy Irons – Be Prepared – (LastFM)
• 11:42 AM – Jeremy Irons – Be Prepared – (LastFM)
• 11:45 AM – Original Studio Cast – All I Do Is Dream of You – Christina Saffran – (LastFM)
• 11:47 AM – Sinai – Cheesehead – (LastFM)
• 11:50 AM – Sweet Comfort Band – I Need Your Love Again – (LastFM)
• 11:55 AM – The Soggy Bottom Boys – I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow – (LastFM)
• 11:59 AM – Clark Gesner – Suppertime – (LastFM)
• 12:04 PM – Steamboat Willie – Turkey in the Straw – (LastFM)
• 12:05 PM – Steve Taylor – I Just Wanna Know – (LastFM)
• 12:09 PM – Pamela Myers – Another Hundred People – (LastFM)
• 12:12 PM – The Wiggles – The Chase (Instrumental) – (LastFM)
• 12:16 PM – Russ Taff – Go On – (LastFM)
• 12:21 PM – Jubilant Sykes – The boatmen’s dance – (LastFM)
• 12:23 PM – Jim Croce – Time in a Bottle – (LastFM)
• 12:26 PM – Jim Croce – Time in a Bottle – (LastFM)
• 12:31 PM – Cy Coleman – At Least I Tried – (LastFM)
• 1:07 PM – Ken Vogel – Ken Vogel Interview – (LastFM)
• 1:18 PM – Jay Cohen – Jay Cohen Interview – (LastFM)
• 3:20 PM – Green Day – Holiday – (LastFM)
• 3:27 PM – Hot Pink Turtle – A Principled Man – (LastFM)
• 3:30 PM – Jelly Roll Morton – Granpa’s Spells – (LastFM)
• 3:34 PM – John Mayer – Slow Dancing In A Burning Room – (LastFM)
• 3:36 PM – The Kahauaanu Lake Trio – One Paddle, Two Paddle – (LastFM)
• 3:49 PM – Kimberley Locke – A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes – (LastFM)
• 3:53 PM – Linda Ronstadt – Un Precioso Sue O (A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes) – (LastFM)
• 3:56 PM – Lisa Loeb – This – (LastFM)
• 3:59 PM – Madita – Better Brother – (LastFM)
• 4:02 PM – Malcolm Gets – The Shortest Day Of The Year – (LastFM)

Journal Entries for 1/28/09

6:22 AM – mypalal: is up really early. Heading out to get some important errands done. – (Twitter)

7:02 AM – mypalal: Is out on some really early morning errands for this afternoon. http://tinyurl.com/ae5eh8 – (Twitter)

7:09 AM – mypalal: I’m having my morning donut and diet coke, and it is freezing, freezing, freezing. http://tinyurl.com/azrtxg – (Twitter)

7:26 AM – mypalal: Makin’ copies…thanks Kinko’s. – (Twitter)

8:40 AM – mypalal: completed the first of two very important things for today. – (Twitter)

9:40 AM – mypalal: is excited that Ridley Scott is going to make an A-Team Movie. How about Chris Rock as Mr. T? Brad Pitt as Face? – (Twitter)

3:10 PM – mypalal is celebrating a wonderful day. – (Plurk)

6:49 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ Lakeview Cafe
MyPalAl checked in @ Lakeview Cafe – (Brightkite)

6:50 PM – MyPalAl posted a text message @ Lakeview Cafe
Getting dnner – (Brightkite)

7:23 PM – mypalal: Dinner today is a hot open face turkey sandwich. Today is a good day. – (Twitter)

8:57 PM – mypalal is really looking forward to the weekend. Chinese New Year parties and performing on Saturday. – (Plurk)

9:08 PM – mypalal: Facebook is wierd. Found another friend from high school. – (Twitter)

9:09 PM – mypalal: I’m getting all these feelings of insecurity that I last felt during my teen years. – (Twitter)

9:33 PM – mypalal: Wow, I’m done with shipping for the night. – (Twitter)

9:35 PM –

American Idol Failed Audition – (Tumblr)

9:38 PM –

I was watching NetFlix and I couldn’t help but think of this story. – (Tumblr)

9:43 PM – mypalal: I’m watching a little bit of Lie to Me. The jury is still out for me. Not sure I’m going to follow the show. – (Twitter)

9:45 PM – mypalal: is watching Lost with the wife. – (Twitter)

10:21 PM – mypalal: I’m trying real hard not to get lost with Lost. – (Twitter)

10:34 PM – mypalal: watching Ted Haggard on Oprah. Evangelical Pastor involved in a Gay Scandal. – (Twitter)

10:44 PM – mypalal: You have to admit that sexuality is a complex issue. You can’t just ignore it. – (Twitter)

10:45 PM – mypalal: It’s sad when a Televangelist acts hypocritical when on television. – (Twitter)

10:49 PM – mypalal: Man, Oprah is being harsh on Haggard. – (Twitter)

11:01 PM – mypalal: I like that he’s not blaming his struggle on demons but on himself. – (Twitter)

11:01 PM – mypalal: I think Oprah wants him to admit that he’s gay. – (Twitter)

11:37 PM – Criticizing “Evangelicals”
My friend, Misty, has the same passion as me to see that Homosexuals are given equal rights in America and for the Church to reach out to the Homosexual community. – (Delicous)

11:50 PM – mypalal: Here’s an article from a friend of mine. Should we be critical of evangelicals for their stance on gay rights – http://tinyurl.com/aor9s2 – (Twitter)

Journal Entries for 1/27/09

7:27 AM – mypalal: is there anything worse than waking up from a good sleep and believing that it’s Saturday? That’s my morning. – (Twitter)

7:55 AM – mypalal is just one day away from a happy moment. – (Plurk)

7:57 AM – mypalal: is wondering…The Anaheim Chargers? Could it happen. – (Twitter)

8:31 AM – mypalal: IPod somehow lost it’s power last night. And I’m listening out to the Christmas CD that was left in my car. http://tinyurl.com/atlx8k – (Twitter)

8:55 AM – The Final Frontier: Roddenberrys’ Ashes Going to Space
And now the fitting end to a great legacy. – (Delicous)

8:57 AM – mypalal: is at work trying to charge his iPod. Not sure what happened. – (Twitter)

9:07 AM – US State Department gays ask for equal treatment for same-se
State Department employees is urging their bosses to treat same sex couples as equals, especially when American couples living overseas need their rights as American citizens protected. – (Digg)

9:31 AM – Patton Opens This Year’s Church Annual Meeting
During such uncertain economic times, how should you think about budgeting? Is it time to retreat to a defensive position and hope your ministry survives, or time to pursue, differently but more relentlessly than ever, the vision God has set before you? – (Digg)

9:43 AM – Chargers sign deal to market in L.A., Orange County – Los Angeles Times
With its stadium situation still an issue in San Diego, the team wants to expand its reach. Could this lead to a move north? – (Delicous)

2:38 PM – mypalal: I’m currently updating a time tracking application that I’ve been working on for quite some time. – (Twitter)

3:18 PM – mypalal: @cinerina CS3? Girl, I’m trying to teach my wife Indesign CS4 right now and we’re getting nowhere. – (Twitter)

3:23 PM – mypalal: I’m day dreaming a little. Laurie and I really want to go on vacation, but don’t know where to go that’s cheap. I mean cheap. – (Twitter)

3:26 PM – Area Woman Encouraged By Sight Of Other Woman Drinking Beer Alone At Airport Bar – (Tumblr)

3:41 PM – mypalal: I’m now trying to get out of jury duty. I have a legitimate excuse for once, but the Federal Court phone line is constantly busy. – (Twitter)

3:42 PM – mypalal is actually intrigued by Mickey Rourke facing Chris Jericho at Wrestlemania 25. – (Plurk)

3:46 PM – mypalal has made his second attempt to get through to a person at Federal Court. – (Plurk)

3:50 PM – mypalal: Got an e-mail from the Pantages Theater. Rain is doing a Beatles tribute. Who is Rain and why would I go to the Pantages to see them? – (Twitter)

3:56 PM – mypalal: @maryforrest But are they really that good to pay Pantages prices? I’ve seen a few tribute bands myself. – (Twitter)

3:57 PM – mypalal has made his 3rd attempt. – (Plurk)

4:02 PM – mypalal: 4th times a charm. Got through to the Jury department. Just send them a fax and I’m out of jury dooty. – (Twitter)

4:03 PM – mypalal has quite a bit of paperwork to do tonight. Also have to get the house cleaned. – (Plurk)

5:00 PM – mypalal: I’m frustrated that I can reprogram the speed dial on my office phone. – (Twitter)

5:02 PM – mypalal: I’m now getting spammed on Twitter. Thank you technology!!! – (Twitter)

5:07 PM – mypalal: was reminded today that I’ve been working at the Credit Union for 15 years. Yikes. – (Twitter)

5:36 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ WaMu Bank ATM
MyPalAl checked in @ WaMu Bank ATM – (Brightkite)

5:37 PM – mypalal: in yet another line trying to make a deposit. Line has not moved. – (Twitter)

5:47 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ Sam’s Club
MyPalAl checked in @ Sam’s Club – (Brightkite)

6:41 PM – mypalal is finally home with the family. – (Plurk)

6:45 PM – mypalal: Shane McMahon punches like a little girl. That was embarrassing on RAW last night. – (Twitter)

8:40 PM – mypalal Hoping this gets Plurked! – (Plurk)

8:41 PM – mypalal is watching Conan O’Brien. – (Plurk)

8:43 PM – mypalal is watching Masters of Illusion on MyNetwork. Not sure I really like this show. – (Plurk)

9:04 PM – mypalal: is putting together some important paperwork. Tomorrow is a big day. – (Twitter)

10:12 PM – mypalal is watching Lie to Me Pilot on Hulu. – (Plurk)

11:43 PM –

Lost Action Figures – (Tumblr)

11:47 PM –

Great Commercial to Save the Family – (Tumblr)

12:03 AM – mypalal: has a long day ahead of him tomorrow. It’s bed time now. – (Twitter)

Alan Listened To…

• 10:01 AM – Billy Sprague – A Way Back – (LastFM)
• 10:05 AM – Britney Spears – Soda Pop – (LastFM)
• 10:09 AM – Britney Spears – Me Against The Music – (LastFM)
• 10:11 AM – Carpenters – For All We Know – (LastFM)
• 10:13 AM – The Dan Band – Milkshake – (LastFM)
• 10:17 AM – Elvis Presley – A Little Less Conversation – (LastFM)
• 10:21 AM – The Fairfield Four – Lonesome Valley – (LastFM)
• 10:23 AM – Fats Domino – I’m Walkin’ – (LastFM)
• 10:26 AM – Forbidden Broadway – Super-Frantic-Hyper-Active-Self-Indulgent-Mandy – (LastFM)
• 10:30 AM – Glen Hansard – Lies – (LastFM)
• 12:15 PM – Michel Bell – Ol’ man river (Montage II) – (LastFM)
• 12:21 PM – Jamie Campbell Bower, Johnny Depp & Laura Michelle Kelly – Johanna – (LastFM)
• 12:26 PM – Tonio K. – You Will Go Free – (LastFM)
• 12:33 PM – Melody Gardot – Worrisome Heart – (LastFM)
• 12:37 PM – Randy Stonehill – Bells (LP Version) – (LastFM)
• 12:42 PM – Pete Wernick – High Steppin’ – Pete Wernick – (LastFM)
• 12:44 PM – William Parry, Terrence Mann, Greg Germann, Jonathan Hadary, Eddie Korbich , Lee Wilkof, Annie Golden, Debra Monk and Victor Garber – Everybody’s Got The Right – (LastFM)
• 12:50 PM – Sheila Walsh – Winds Of Change – (LastFM)
• 12:58 PM – Michael Card – That’s What Faith Must Be – (LastFM)
• 1:00 PM – [unknown] – Star Trek: The Motion Picture – End Titles – Jerry Goldsmith – (LastFM)
• 2:32 PM – Jason Mraz – Make It Mine (Album Version) – (LastFM)
• 2:36 PM – Jelly Roll Morton – Mama Mita – (LastFM)
• 2:38 PM – Joe Loss & His Orchestra – The Stripper – (LastFM)
• 2:42 PM – Josh Groban – All’Improvviso Amore – (LastFM)
• 2:46 PM – Jubilant Sykes – City Called Heaven – (LastFM)
• 2:56 PM – Karen Akers – Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered – (LastFM)
• 3:05 PM – Mêlée – Lions Cage – (LastFM)
• 3:08 PM – Michael Card – I will Arise and Go to Jesus / Musical Priest – (LastFM)
• 3:14 PM – Michael W. Smith – I Hear Leesha – (LastFM)
• 3:17 PM – The Mike Flowers Pops – Call Me – (LastFM)
• 4:21 PM – James Carter – Bossa J.C. – (LastFM)
• 4:25 PM – Jamie Cullum – I Could Have Danced All Night – (LastFM)
• 4:28 PM – Kelly Clarkson – Miss Independent – (LastFM)
• 4:34 PM – Norah Jones – Come Away With Me – (LastFM)
• 4:36 PM – Original Broadway Cast – Bidin’ My Time – (LastFM)
• 4:38 PM – Original Broadway Cast – That Dirty Old Man – (LastFM)
• 4:40 PM – Original Broadway Cast – The Oldest Established – (LastFM)
• 4:45 PM – Original Broadway Cast – Without You – (LastFM)
• 4:49 PM – Original Broadway Cast – Out Tonight – (LastFM)
• 4:57 PM – Original Broadway Cast – The Lees Of Old Virginia – (LastFM)

Television Updates

From Onion News Network International: North Korea’s space program will capture the moon and bring it home, a feat no Western nation could accomplish.

Added: January 27, 2009
Air date: January 27, 2009
Duration: 02:16
Rating: 4.1 / 5.0
Added to queue at 08:16PM on Jan 27, 2009

Jimmy undergoes laser eye surgery. Warning: Not for the faint of heart. Viewer discretion advised.

Added: January 28, 2009
Air date: January 27, 2009
Duration: 04:14
Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
Added to queue at 05:45AM on Jan 28, 2009

Journal Entries for 1/26/09

7:54 AM – mypalal is showered up and ready to go. – (Plurk)

7:56 AM – mypalal is feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment. – (Plurk)

8:55 AM – MyPalAl checked in @ 955 W Imperial Hwy
MyPalAl checked in @ 955 W Imperial Hwy – (Brightkite)

10:47 AM – mypalal: Is testing the ping fm sms update feature. – (Twitter)

10:51 AM – mypalal: Is going out to lunch with the wife today. – (Twitter)

11:27 AM –
0 reviews
http://flowingdata.com/2009/01/26/why-do-freeways-come-to-an-annoying-hault/ – (Stumble Upon)

12:18 PM – MyPalAl posted a photo @ 955 W Imperial Hwy

Sharing a beef bowl – (Brightkite)

1:36 PM – “on her years on Ally McBeal were great, but she loves being on 30 Rock, where the cast is “a thousand times heavier.”"

– Jane Krakowski, SAG Awards 2009 – (Tumblr)

2:09 PM –

Recommended by Sarah Lane. – (Tumblr)

2:12 PM – Mickey Rourke To Wrestle WWE WrestleMania 25 !!!
Mickey Rourke, the Academy Award nominee who has been in the midst of a career revival following his role in The Wrestler, has been signed by the WWE to wrestle Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 25. – (Digg)

2:19 PM – mypalal: sadly found out that The United States of Tara is not available on NetFlix and only on Showtime. We’re discussing if it’s worth subscribing. – (Twitter)

2:29 PM – Value and Job Creation = World Change – (Tumblr)

3:34 PM – mypalal: took care of his wife’s speeding ticket…again. Same ticket, but Kern County does not keep very good records. – (Twitter)

3:35 PM – mypalal: Now, I’m going to attempt to get out of Jury Duty. I served on a jury last July, so I’m eligible to get out. – (Twitter)

4:03 PM – mypalal is not a big fan of Government Beauracrasy(sp?). – (Plurk)

4:14 PM – MySpace.com Blogs – Behind-the-scenes at SELF Magazine, SAG Awards and The Office! – Pam/Jenna MySpace Blog
Great blog by Jenna Fischer from The Office – (Delicous)

5:09 PM – mypalal: How can I possibly read all these tweets? – (Twitter)

5:14 PM – mypalal: It’s time to go home and spend time with the family. This is going to be a good week. More on Thursday. – (Twitter)

5:15 PM – mypalal has a lot of good things to look forward to this week. – (Plurk)

5:16 PM – mypalal has not been able to talk to anyone at the Federal Court House to get out of Jury Duty. – (Plurk)

7:32 PM – mypalal is cooking a pizza from Sam’s Club – (Plurk)

7:35 PM – mypalal: just broke the news to his wife that the speeding ticket is all taken care of and she isn’t going to be arrested. – (Twitter)

9:26 PM – mypalal: is watching Starship Troopers on Hulu. Hey, the U.S. Army is advertising on this movie. – (Twitter)

9:32 PM – mypalal: Hey, that’s Neil Patrick Harris in Starship Troopers. – (Twitter)

Alan Listened To…

• 3:22 PM – Carolyn Arends – Jacob and 2 Women – (LastFM)
• 3:26 PM – Adriana Caselotti – Someday My Prince Will Come – (LastFM)
• 3:27 PM – Clay Aiken – Lover All Alone – (LastFM)
• 3:32 PM – Disney – Belle (reprise) – (LastFM)
• 3:33 PM – Sarah Vaughan – Summertime – (LastFM)
• 3:36 PM – Kelly Clarkson – Irvine – (LastFM)
• 3:45 PM – Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – (LastFM)
• 3:49 PM – Original Broadway Cast – Epiphany – (LastFM)
• 3:52 PM – No Doubt – New – (LastFM)
• 3:57 PM – Original Broadway Cast – Act II Prologue: So Happy – (LastFM)
• 4:03 PM – Russ Taff – Guiding Light – (LastFM)
• 4:07 PM – Dean Martin – Oh,Marie – (LastFM)
• 4:10 PM – The Pussycat Dolls – Don’t Cha – (LastFM)
• 4:14 PM – [unknown] – The Gospel Truth II – (LastFM)
• 4:19 PM – Michael Card – His Gaze – (LastFM)
• 4:23 PM – Hugh Grant & Drew Barrymore – Way Back Into Love (Demo Version) – (LastFM)
• 4:27 PM – Ilene Woods – Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes – (LastFM)
• 4:30 PM – Spinal Tap – Heavy Duty – (LastFM)
• 4:35 PM – Peter Gallagher – My Time of Day – (LastFM)
• 4:37 PM – Original Broadway Cast – Season’s of Love – (LastFM)
• 4:39 PM – Ann Reinking & The Boys – Roxie – (LastFM)
• 4:45 PM – Petra – Yahweh Love – (LastFM)
• 4:50 PM – Josh Groban – Mi Mancherai (Il Postino) – (LastFM)
• 4:57 PM – Rebecca Luker, John Babcock – Come to My Garden/Lift Me Up – (LastFM)
• 4:59 PM – The Body Snatchers – Call Me (feat. Sporty-O & Yolanda) – (LastFM)

Journal Entries for 1/25/09

2:23 PM – mypalal: wonders is anyone bought the PPV for the Royal Rumble tonight. – (Twitter)

3:35 PM – MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney’s California Adventure Park

Celebration Display at Emporium – (Brightkite)

3:35 PM – MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney’s California Adventure Park

Celebrate Gaslamp – (Brightkite)

4:27 PM – MyPalAl posted a photo @ Disney’s California Adventure Park

Grizzly River Run on Refurb – (Brightkite)

6:10 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ Orange
MyPalAl checked in @ Orange – (Brightkite)

Journal Entries for 1/24/09

8:30 AM – mypalal is shipping orders before every gets up in the morning. – (Plurk)

9:18 AM –

Hilarious piece on Conan O’Brien about the progress of Civil Rights in America. – (Tumblr)

10:27 AM – mypalal: is out on an outing – (Twitter)

10:29 AM – mypalal: is listening to Barnum by the Cy Coleman Trio – (Twitter)

6:10 PM – mypalal: Two friends from High School found me recently on Facebook. It’s a surreal experience. The last time I saw them was at graduation. – (Twitter)

6:11 PM – mypalal: It’s like one day we’re teenager then next day we’re middle aged. We’re so old. – (Twitter)

9:03 PM – MyPalAl posted a photo @ National Comedy Theatre

Back Stage during Intermission. – (Brightkite)

10:08 PM – mypalal: getting ready for second show. ref speech is going on now with Joe Birdsong. – (Twitter)

12:38 AM – MyPalAl checked in @ Brians’ American Eatery
MyPalAl checked in @ Brians’ American Eatery – (Brightkite)

Journal Entries for 1/23/09

7:41 AM – mypalal: says that the Nixon Library just wished him a Happy Chinese New Year. That was nice. It’s only $129 for the Nixon/China gift pack. – (Twitter)

8:03 AM – mypalal: The real test of Barack Obama is will he run his party or will his party run him. – (Twitter)

9:18 AM –
0 reviews
Ahead of Inauguration, Jenna and Barbara Give Tips to Sasha and Malia – WSJ.com – (Stumble Upon)

9:56 AM – mypalal: is going to try to figure out CFDIV right now. – (Twitter)

10:51 AM – mypalal: found out that President’s Day falls on Valentine’s day weekend. Makes the wife very happy I don’t have to perform that weekend. – (Twitter)

11:01 AM – mypalal: would like everyone to pray for my friend, who is going into surgery in an hour (at noon). Pray for a good result. – (Twitter)

11:43 AM – Barackosis
What is this disease that Obama supporters are suffering from? – (Delicous)

11:48 AM – MyPalAl checked in @ 955 W Imperial Hwy
MyPalAl checked in @ 955 W Imperial Hwy – (Brightkite)

12:06 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ Octopus Japanese Fusion Restaurant
MyPalAl checked in @ Octopus Japanese Fusion Restaurant – (Brightkite)

1:00 PM – mypalal: just got back from lunch. Had a nice sushi plate, but I should have ordered the lunch combo. More food the same price. – (Twitter)

1:08 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ 955 W Imperial Hwy
MyPalAl checked in @ 955 W Imperial Hwy – (Brightkite)

1:13 PM – John Carney – Great Magician: As some of you know, I used to perform magic as a hobby. One of my influences was Magician John Carney. If you have a chance, see this man perform. He takes a very unique approach to magic and his effects are incredible. He will truly amaze you, even if you’ve seen Magic’s Secrets Revealed. – (Tumblr)

1:19 PM – mypalal: still can’t believe the WWE is publishing TNA Results on its website. BTW, I like AJ Styles, hate the rest of the roster. – (Twitter)

1:32 PM – mypalal: I’m getting serious about this CFDIV thing. I’m now on the Adobe Developer Site hoping to find out how this works. – (Twitter)

2:16 PM – mypalal: is working on the company newsletter. Next weeks issue will have a Patton theme. – (Twitter)

3:49 PM – mypalal has a – (Plurk)

3:49 PM – mypalal has a very beautiful clock that he’s watching. – (Plurk)

3:50 PM – mypalal is frustrated with the WebAssist Momento. It’s crashing on him. – (Plurk)

3:52 PM – mypalal: is going to attempt his first working CFDIV script. – (Twitter)

3:59 PM – Obamameter | No. 240: Tougher rules against revolving door for …
Obama is on the verge of breaking his first promise only a few days into his Presidency. Although he has not broken it, he is creating potential loopholes to circumvent his promise. – (Delicous)

4:47 PM – mypalal: Got my CFDIV page to work, but it’s not doing exactly what I want it to do. – (Twitter)

4:50 PM – mypalal: is happy my friend made it out of surgery. I’m planning on visiting him before heading to San Diego. – (Twitter)

5:47 PM – mypalal is spending a little time on the internet before going grocery shopping. – (Plurk)

5:48 PM – mypalal: is finally home. Ready to wind down and then head to San Diego tomorrow. – (Twitter)

7:04 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ Sam’s Club
MyPalAl checked in @ Sam’s Club – (Brightkite)

7:04 PM – MyPalAl posted a text message @ Sam’s Club
is getting groceries. – (Brightkite)

7:21 PM – MyPalAl checked in @ Haircutters
MyPalAl checked in @ Haircutters – (Brightkite)

7:37 PM – MyPalAl posted a photo @ Haircutters

After – (Brightkite)

7:37 PM – MyPalAl posted a photo @ Haircutters

Before – (Brightkite)

7:57 PM – mypalal: is eating Pho for dinner. – (Twitter)

9:06 PM – mypalal is watching Friday Night Smackdown. – (Plurk)

9:11 PM – mypalal: Wondering if there’s any way that I can watch the Royal Rumble on Sunday. – (Twitter)

Alan Listened To…

• 11:13 AM – Audra McDonald/Martin Mazzie/Judy Kuhn – The Webber Love Trio: Love Changes Everything / Unexpected Song / I Don’t Know How To Love Him – (LastFM)
• 11:20 AM – The Wiggles – We’re Dancing With Wags The Dog – (LastFM)
• 11:22 AM – Daisy Eagan, Barbara Rosenblat, Company – Scene: A Train Platform in Yorkshire/The House Upon the Hill – (LastFM)
• 11:25 AM – No Doubt – Sunday Morning – (LastFM)
• 11:29 AM – The Wiggles – The Captain’s Wavy Walk – (LastFM)
• 11:32 AM – Mitch & Mickey – Kiss At The End Of The Rainbow – (LastFM)
• 11:35 AM – Original Broadway Cast – No Life – (LastFM)
• 11:36 AM – The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Party On The Mountain – (LastFM)
• 11:39 AM – Counting Crows – Accidentally in Love – (LastFM)
• 12:31 PM – Original Broadway Cast – Opening/You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown – (LastFM)
• 12:36 PM – Ben Wright & Donna McKechnie – So Far – (LastFM)
• 12:40 PM – Sergio Mendes – Mais Que Nada – (LastFM)
• 12:43 PM – The Commitments – Try a Little Tenderness – (LastFM)
• 12:47 PM – Sixpence None the Richer – There She Goes – (LastFM)
• 12:50 PM – The Beatles – Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da – (LastFM)
• 12:53 PM – Michel Bell, Ensemble – Act II Finale – (LastFM)
• 12:56 PM – The Billys – Ticket To Ride – (LastFM)
• 12:58 PM – The Monkees – A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You – (LastFM)
• 1:01 PM – Del (Del Tha Funkee Homosapien) – The Projects (Pjays) – (LastFM)
• 4:15 PM – Emma – Maybe – (LastFM)
• 4:19 PM – Neil Diamond – I Got the Feelin’ (Oh No, No) – (LastFM)
• 4:21 PM – Idina Menzel – Don’t Let Me Down – (LastFM)
• 4:24 PM – Leslie Phillips – Libera Me (LP Version) – (LastFM)
• 4:28 PM – Original Broadway Cast – Act II Finale – (LastFM)
• 4:31 PM – Paul McCartney – Say Say Say – (LastFM)
• 4:35 PM – Al Green – Let’s Stay Together – (LastFM)
• 4:38 PM – dc Talk – Jesus Freak – (LastFM)
• 4:43 PM – Fatboy Slim – Going Out Of My Head – (LastFM)
• 4:47 PM – The Wiggles – Dorothy’s Dance Party – (LastFM)

Journal Entries for 1/22/09

8:01 AM – mypalal: looks like the Bidens are going to be Obama’s biggest problem. – (Twitter)

8:03 AM – mypalal: looks like the Oscars is going to be a real boring show this year. – (Twitter)

1:36 PM – mypalal: realized that the common phrase on Lost last night was “You won’t understand this, but you have to believe me.” – (Twitter)

2:55 PM – mypalal: finally got his login code to work. It only took me 3 days to find the problem. – (Twitter)

3:33 PM – Obama’s Gay and Lesbian Civil Rights Agenda: For the most part I agree with it.  You’ll notice that he has yet to support Same Sex Marriage, but is looking to extend full civil rights to same sex couples on a national level. – (Tumblr)

3:36 PM – mypalal shares Probably should share a Twitter Link here, but here goes. I will try this later at home. – (Plurk)

3:41 PM – mypalal has a new set of emoticons and didn’t even know it. – (Plurk)

3:42 PM – mypalal is not looking forward to tonight. – (Plurk)

3:47 PM – mypalal: listened to Windows Weekly and a nice interview with MVP. – (Twitter)

3:51 PM – mypalal: I’m going to try and tackle CFDIV one more time. Wish me luck. – (Twitter)

4:00 PM – mypalal: found out that NetFlix is going to have access to the Amazon Unbox Movies. – (Twitter)

4:10 PM – mypalal: is taking care of his wife’s speeding ticket. – (Twitter)

4:18 PM – mypalal: is trying to record Hannity tonight – 2nd part of the Rush Limbaugh interview. – (Twitter)

4:20 PM – mypalal: Directv has Anniversary Gifts for long time subscribers. It better be good or I might switch to ATT U-VERSE. – (Twitter)

4:23 PM –

I’m hoping this helps my understanding of CFDIV. – (Tumblr)

4:29 PM – mypalal shares Simple form using CFDIV. This works well. – (Plurk)

4:30 PM – mypalal shares Here’s another video with Sam Farmer showing a quick use of CFDIV. – (Plurk)

4:33 PM –

Use of CFDIV in a poll environment. – (Tumblr)

4:43 PM – mypalal: is it me or does Obama remind you of a Kindergarten teach trying to keep Biden, Pelosi and gang in line? – (Twitter)

4:43 PM –

More stuff to watch at home. LaVar Burton on Revision3 – (Tumblr)

4:59 PM – Last Night’s Late Night Fairness Check
Late Night commedians are still afraid to make fun of Obama. Apparently Ferguson is the only one who is willing to come close. – (Delicous)

5:05 PM – A Win For The Obama Worshippers
More on the phenomenon of Obama worship – (Delicous)

Alan Listened To…

• 10:57 AM – Disney – If I Can’t Love Her – (LastFM)
• 11:02 AM – Jon Gibson – Yah Mo B There – (LastFM)
• 11:05 AM – Lisa Loeb – We Could Still Belong Together – (LastFM)
• 11:07 AM – Spinal Tap – Tonight I’m Gonna Rock You Tonight – (LastFM)
• 11:24 AM – Vanessa Carlton – A Thousand Miles (Interlude) – (LastFM)
• 11:27 AM – Charlie Daniels Band – The Devil Went Down to Georgia – (LastFM)
• 11:31 AM – James Naughton And The Girls – All I Care About – (LastFM)
• 11:34 AM – Daniel Johnston – Unpack Your Adjectives – Daniel Johnson – (LastFM)
• 11:44 AM – Frank Sinatra – Nice ‘n’ Easy – (LastFM)
• 11:48 AM – Black Eyed Peas – Hey Mama – (LastFM)
• 3:36 PM – Azzido Da Bass featuring Johnny Blake – Lonely By Your Side (Featuring Jonny Blake) [Radio Cut] – (LastFM)
• 3:38 PM – Tony Bennett – The Good Life – (LastFM)
• 3:41 PM – Dean Martin – In The Cool, Cool, Of The Evening – (LastFM)
• 3:48 PM – John C. Reilly – Mister Cellophane – (LastFM)
• 3:55 PM – Keith Green – Because of You – (LastFM)
• 4:00 PM – David Meece – We Are The Reason (Bonus Track) – (LastFM)
• 4:02 PM – Original Studio Cast – Moses (Reprise) – Nancy Ringham – (LastFM)
• 4:09 PM – Angela Lansbury – Age Of Not Believing – (LastFM)
• 4:12 PM – Britney Spears – Thinkin’ About You – (LastFM)