Of Flags and Photoshop  

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Flad edit two
Originally uploaded by *RG
Hey folks! Robert here. I wanted your opinion on a small Picture. I took this shot in washington D.C. and edited it some. I have posted it on my flickr account, where it was nominated for the Ten Friends award! I would really apreciate any feedback you guys could give as to how you think i could better this piece. Until next time!

Au Revoir,

-R.G.

Bolt  

Posted by The Ordinary

Hey folks! Robert here. I JUST SAW BOLT! Let me tell you, it was amazing! I was cackling nonstop throughout the entire movie ( which greatly annoyed my family). Let me tell you right off I give it a definite 5 STAR. My favorite character was definitely the hamster, Rhino. I love it when he says " Today is a great day to die", and "My training has prepared me for this! DIE!!". Its just so funny! And if you have not seen it yet, go out and rent it! Its awesome! ( Bye the way, Redbox is better than blockbuster. You can get movies for rates as low as 1 dollar!). This is a Movie I definitely plan on watching again and again






In other news, April fool's day is next week! I hope all of you are prepared, because you never know what might happen (*Grins*). Just keep a sharp eye out for...well... any thing out of the ordinary. Well, That's my short post for now! See ya 'round kiddos!








Chill,


-R.G.







P.S.- Don't forget that the National-jean-day is getting closer! July 15th! Woot woot! Only a couple more months away!

Event full post  

Posted by The Ordinary

Hey folks! Robert here. I dont have much to post, just some small, insignificant, minuscule things that probably aren't even worth your time. I went to the park yesterday and took a few pictures with my friends and played gravel and such. I interviewed one of the evil people of evilness, and boy did he have a lot to say! It was like talking to a snob for an hour and a half
( even though it was only 1 minute.). Today I went with my mom and brother to take my Other brother to the doctor. Then i just got back, had lunch, and, well, did this post. Well thats all for now! So much for an event full post ;) .


( My friend derrick)


A random shot





R.G.!








Evil people of evilness interview



See ya 'round,

R.G.

Gettysburg, D.C.  

Posted by The Ordinary


Hey folks! R.G. here. Boy, do I have a lot of stuff to tell you guys! Well, first off I went to Gettysburg yesterday! I rode up with the barkers and a caravan of other cars. We stopped at the visitors center first to watch a show and then a cyclorama thing that was a AMAZING. It was a painting the size of an IMAX screen that stretched all the way around the room in a complete circle. There was fake terrain that ran up to the painting, and it was so well done you could not tell where real became fake! The painting was painted there just after the civil war, and was said to be so realistic that the veterans of the war wept when they saw it. Well from then on we went on a tour of Gettysburg. We went to a ton of battlefields, including "Little round top", "Devils den", and a lot of others. Devil's den was probably my favorite. Devil's den is a humongous pile of rocks that are about 50 feet tall or more in some places. Underneath them are a span of tunnels that can be 2 feet high or 6 feet. It is an amazing place! Well after that we visited other assorted places, and then we split up to head on home. The family I was with went back to little round top to see the monument to the 20th Maine. After that we headed back home. I took my camera and was planning on getting a lot of good pictures, but a slight problem took place. The only batteries i had were half dead ones and my camera is really old, and doesn't work well unless it has full power batteries. I kept running out of power, and the camera wouldn't take good pictures. But i did get some videos for you all and some pictures. Also, I took a trip to D.C. this morning. I went to the library of congress, American history museum, etc. It was A ton O fun! I did get pictures, and i believe you will like them! Enjoy!
Library of Congress
Flags


Chains




A rather "Headless" bird





The Capitol!






Ditto!



Inside the Library of Congress



Flag in front of the Capitol





Abraham Lincoln's pocket watch






The Capitol! (again)




"A Star Spangled Banner"





Sound the Trumpet. Oh yea!





Pathways to battle





A far off shot of "Devil's Den"




Cody the calvary officer




Supply wagons!




Ready the cannons



These guys wouldn't stop staring






Sun behind the trees



Abraham Lincoln clones! ahhh!





Noble defender






A slightly deranged Calvary officer







"Boys in Bonnets"






Interview with the chester-lisa






The "National wall sitters convention"





Inside the Library of Congress
( this is a blurry low-res video i took inside, well, the Library of Congress!)



ZIPKON- a technological business  

Posted by The Ordinary

Hey all, Robert here. Starting today, I am officiating "Fresh Friday". Fresh Friday occurs ever two weeks. On fresh Friday i will post an article about a "Fresh" young business seeking to grow. Today's topic - Zipkon. I will be telling you about Zipkon and its founder.


First off, I am going to show you what Zipkon itself says about what it does.

"Zipkon is a technical consumer consulting company that specializes in researching consumer electronics such as laptops, smart phones, PDAs, Desktop computers, Netbooks, and Media players, so that consumers who do not have the time or resources to find out what product will best fit their needs and uses, while still saving money."

(This statement is listed on the zipkon website.)

Where shall i start? At the beginning of course! Zipkon was originally founded for a business class project under the name of Royer consulting. The founder and CEO, Philip Wynn Royer, eventually ran into copyright issues over the company name. A change was initiated and the name Royer consulting was put to rest, and from the ashes, Rose Zipkon. But it was not until 8:50 PM, January 23rd, 2009, that The official website was launched. Zipkon's new website featured a "Fresh" and "clean" setting. Later, when even more graphics were added, The Site became bit more stylish. (I have not obtained permission from the Designer to mention his name so he will remain anonymous). But though the Website had been erected, the first BETA service launch would not be launched until 11:33 AM, March 18, 2009. The Beta service currently only includes "laptops", but according to Zipkon more options will soon follow, such as "Desktops", "Netbooks", "media players", "etc.". On March 19, 2009, Zipkon's first official add was emailed to The CEO of One-Graphix corp. . During its slow, but steady upward climb, Zipkon has announced this in its "Thank you" section.


"Most importantly, the people at Zipkon want to thank God for inspiring them, giving them this idea, and helping them pull together the resources needed to make Zipkon a reality. Without God, none of this would have ever taken place. We are forever grateful to God for guiding us in this venture, and we will continue to seek to glorify God in every aspect of this company! "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Col. 3:17

And personally, I could not agree more. Though Zipkon has admitted that is a young business, it is obviously eager. I look forward toward Zipkon's growth, and hope it becomes a successful business. That's all for today, thank you for reading the "Fresh Friday" Business report.

( For more info on the company Zipkon, visit www.zipkon.com )


-R.G.

Baseball and news  

Posted by The Ordinary

Hey folks! R.G. her. I finally got those baseball pictures for you guys! there are a bunch of snapshots, and a few videos. Here they are!

( I have decided not to show the extremely-depressing videos of the cougars striking out again and again.)




Enemy pitcher

An overall shot


More light through the trees :)



Cougars huddle! again!




Pitcher at bat with enemy catcher






Light shining through the trees





Other team's catcher



Opposing pitcher throwing a speedball



A far away shot of the field




Opposing team hitting a home run





Cougars huddle







Cougars to bat!



The Cougar's catcher



Pitcher for the cougar's

opposite team at bat

line drive



In other news, I am getting ready for a big field trip tomorrow. Our class and some family members of the class members will be traveling to Gettysburg! We will leave at 8:00 AM and probably get back around 5:30. We are going to watch a movie, eat lunch, see the battlefield, and listen to tour guides drone on and on for hours. I will hopefully take my camera ( if i can find any batteries :/ ) and should be able to get some shots for you all, and maybe even some videos.

This morning at class a bunch of us gave oral reports. Everyone but me wrote short snappy things, and for some reason I was the only one who wrote a multiple page paper. Later, when we went outside after class, one of the horses that lives next door to the house we have class stuck his head over the fence. People petted him and stuff for a bit, and he kept chewing on one of the student's bags. Well, that's all for now folks! see ya 'round!

As always,

-R.G.

Pictures, videos, and seperated shoulders  

Posted by The Ordinary

Hey folks! Robert here. Boy have i got alot to tell you! First off, For those who are wondering, I went to see a certain "Dr. Quigley", and orthopedic surgeon at Shady grove hospital . He informed me that my shoulder was seperated, and that i could not play contact sports or anything where I might fall on my shoulder. This poses a threat to a P.E. class I am taking called ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee is a fun game that resembles football and rugby, except there is no physical contact allowed and it is placed with a disc in the place of a ball. On Tuesday I attended the first class and brought my camera, since i was injured and unable to play. I took numerous snapshots for you all so you should be happy! Well, Here they are!

James getting ready to throw off

"Brother against Brother"
Two sarcastic players


Mr. "Mysterious" himself
( A.K.A Mr Yea, or John)




Cody ready for a catch






John throwing the frizbee correct for the 1st time
( hence the smile)





Dan Throwing a "backhand"




Dan blocking sammy boy




Dan waving at the camera
( notice the frustrated andrew in the back round. he's glaring :P)




Cody teaching John



The "Smart one" making faces




John leaping for the disc




John after he caught the disc


Cody making a low side-swipe catch




Here's the only video i took. Its very shaky because i was running. And i donyt think I mentioned that since my camera is so ancient it does not contain a stableizer.




In other news, HAPPY LATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY! I know it was yester day, but, who cares! I really love "wear green day", especially Since green is my favorite color. It was my favorite holiday ( besides thanksgiving, christmas, and my birthday) when i was little, but i didnt really figure out what it was all about until i was older. When i finaly found out what the real meaning of Ole st. pattrick's day was, and the story of the man behind me, it really annoyed me when I would meet someone who honestly thought st. pattrick was a little green leprechaun who ran around handing out four leaf clovers! The real story of St. Pattrick's life is an amazing tale that testifies to the God's infinite glory and power. I would advise asking your parents about or reading a book on St. patrick. I would not advise asking friends (unless they certainly know) or googleing. It is quite an amazing story but its to long for me to post right now.
I also thought you might like to know I just got back from a CLS cougars Baseball game. Tragically they lost to the away team, 16 - 2. I DID get pictures and videos, but i will not be able to post them at the moment. Hopefully i can get them to you soon! Also, here are the rest of the debate videos!
Jo-Jo interview

The village Idiot





John's first interview

Cody playing football
As always,
R.G.