I've logged in regularly for the last several days and I'm fast coming to the conclusion that I'm already tired of the current default screen when I log in.. I don't necessarily want to default to the "Dashboard" screen either. The "Reading" screen is where I would want to default to, but with so few posters and not being able to go back see the old postings it is discouraging. I'm certain that many more people are coming in to at least see the new xanga than I have seen but very few are posting. I was never a big poster, but I did enjoy reading other peoples postings and commenting.

.: A Wonderful Message by George Carlin :.
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways,
but narrower viewpoints.
We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.
We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems,
more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast,
get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life.
We’ve added years to life not life to years.
We’ve been all the way to the moon and back,
but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.
We conquered outer space but not inner space.
We’ve done larger things, but not better things.
We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
We’ve conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less.
We plan more, but accomplish less.
We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait.
We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever,
but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character,
steep profits and shallow relationships.
These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes.
These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies,
and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom.
A time when technology can bring this letter to you,
and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.
Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe,
because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn’t cost a cent.
Remember, to say, “I love you” to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it.
A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

During a robbery in Guangzhou, China, the bank robber shouted to everyone in the bank: "Don't move. The money belongs to the State. Your life belongs to you."

Everyone in the bank laid down quietly. This is called "Mind Changing Concept” Changing the conventional way of thinking.

When a lady lay on the table provocatively, the robber shouted at her: "Please be civilized! This is a robbery and not a rape!" 

This is called "Being Professional” Focus only on what you are trained to do! 

When the bank robbers returned home, the younger robber (MBA-trained) told the older robber (who has only completed Year 6 in primary school): "Big brother, let's count how much we got." 

The older robber rebutted and said: "You are very stupid. There is so much money it will take us a long time to count. Tonight, the TV news will tell us how much we robbed from the bank!" 

This is called "Experience.” Nowadays, experience is more important than paper qualifications! 

After the robbers had left, the bank manager told the bank supervisor to call the police quickly. But the supervisor said to him: "Wait! Let us take out $10 million from the bank for ourselves and add it to the $70 million that we have previously embezzled from the bank”.

This is called "Swim with the tide.” Converting an unfavorable situation to your advantage!

The supervisor says: "It will be good if there is a robbery every month." 

This is called "Killing Boredom.” Personal Happiness is more important than your job.

The next day, the TV news reported that $100 million was taken from the bank. The robbers counted and counted and counted, but they could only count $20 million. The robbers were very angry and complained: "We risked our lives and only took $20 million. The bank manager took $80 million with a snap of his fingers. It looks like it is better to be educated than to be a thief!" 

This is called "Knowledge is worth as much as gold!" 

The bank manager was smiling and happy because his losses in the share market are now covered by this robbery. 

This is called "Seizing the opportunity.” Daring to take risks! 

So who are the real robbers here?

I'm still waiting for XANGA 2.0  to take me to the future .......  this is exactly how I envision that it will turn out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy5MIJ4EgvI

other fav youtube links............

Carry On Our Wayward Son

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X_2IdybTV0

Turn the page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EAIJv_OM4w

Wherever I may roam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5TnPjOd_To

Fade to Black

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FMfsT11pdA

So I was surfing on youtube getting a kick out of old banned commercials, racist cartoons, some old (vintage?) PSA's when I ran across this gem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbp6umQT58A

If you're the type who see's a conspiracy everywhere you look, then this will only confirm your views.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMqd5EQXD-g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3S24ofEQj4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcs8d4OlJl4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EFhjPX6mOM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDOZUpDmOrQ