Neil Crespi Journal

Hi Guys! I'm back.

I have been so busy all those weeks that you've never heard of me. Yeah, I know it quite lame to say that one's busy and use that as an excuse not to update his blog, but then hey, as lame as it sounds, I have really been busy all these days. So please bear with this not so updated blog.

Okay, I wasn't around when Paris went to jail and when she was released from prison just this week. Oh, poor me. How could I have missed such a huge event? I am sure there was a celebration in slut-heaven upon Paris' return to the real world. Geez, if the reports were false that Paris was receiving a special treatment in jail, then she must have gone through a lot. Ever heard of gang rape and all those nastiness done inside? Paris must have enjoyed all of it.

Anyway, Paris is free but I'm back so there's still hope for humanity. I hope I could make a few posts next week when the tasks on hand are lighter.

I found this article from NeoMeme and I think it is very useful so I am sharing this one as well. I really thought that  Wikipedia is just another site that tries so hard to provide information. But a few more visits to the site made me realize that there's more to Wikipedia than what I actually believe it has. Good thing NeoMeme helped me realize how useful this particular site is.

Here are some things you could with Wikipedia:

 TV Episode Guide. Just search for “list of ____ episodes” with the name of the show, and you will see every episode catalogued and summarized, often with trivia and other factoids.

Cliffs Notes Replacement. Don’t want to read that weighty tome for your literature class? Don’t worry, Wikipedia is on your side. Just type in the name of the book, and you will be presented with a plot summary, themes, symbols, and other in-depth analysis.

Learning Activities. This is from Wikiversity, a Wikipedia sister site. Whether you are a student wanting extra practice for a difficult subject or a teacher looking for homework assignments or handouts for your students, Wikiversity provides tutorials and worksheets on subjects ranging from AJAX programming to Philosophy. Wikiversity is currently woefully incomplete, but many subject have lengthy, well-written tutorials.

Stock Images Collection. Need royalty-free stock images for your next web design or desktop publishing project? Turn to Wikimedia Commons, where you can browse images by subject, licence, or author. So if you need, for example, a radioactive Diderot for that big presentation to the investors, you’re all set.

Music Database. Want to discover new music? Wikipedia has extensive cataloguing of music by genre, making it easy to find similar bands to those you already like.

Time Capsule. Want to know what people thought of a topic years ago? Wikipedia archives all changes, so simply by clicking on the “history” tab on top of the page and then “Earliest” on the very bottom you can see an article as it was written years ago. Aside from demonstrating the fluid and ever-changing nature of Wikipedia, but also offers a glimpse into how people thought years ago. The value of this technique will increase over the years as Wikipedia gets older.

Future Planner. Just as it can go backward in time, Wikipedia can also go backward forward. Wikipedia has articles stretching far into the next millennium. Want to see what you need to schedule for 2008? How about the World Cup in 2038? And be sure(assuming you’ve reached immortality) to pencil in the unsealing of that time capsule in 8113 AD.

Trend Tracker. Perhaps even more important than what people are searching for on Google or other search engines is what people are researching. This page show the most popular Wikipedia articles. For example, following the Super Bowl, a lot of people went to research Prince,whose search numbers spiked recently. A list of sexual positions, however, remains an all-time favorite. Which brings us to our next and final topic:

 Teacher of Sex Positions. The list is more comprehensive than most books on the topic, complete with pictures. Hell, you can even use Wikipedia to look for porn.

There you go. I honestly didn't know all these until I found this article. Now I think I am going to use Wiki more often.

You've seen some hot shots of Harry Potter in my blogspot blog. Now here's more of Daniel Radcliffe sexy pictures.

How sweet! So K-Fed is after Britney's welfare after all. So those rumors[?] that K-Fed neglected his paternal duties to pregnant Britney by partying hard in some famous bar, were all just bluff? I mean, K-Fed is really a very good husband deep inside? That's quite a revelation I must say.

Now, Kevin Federline is desperately trying to convince the pop star to check into rehab, according to media reports in the US. Female First has this report:

Since filing for divorce in November (06), the Toxic star has been out on the town almost every night and Federline is concerned about her well-being.

A source tells American publication Star, "He's afraid she's going to hurt herself. Kevin has tried to convince Britney to check herself into rehab from every possible angle.

"First he tried threatening to take away the kids, then he tried pleading with her to take care of herself."

Federline even reportedly enlisted the help of Spears' mother, Lynne, in an effort to convince the singer to get help, and fears Spears isn't spending enough time with their young sons Sean and Jayden.

The insider adds, "They're being raised by strangers. He told Britney to get help before it's too late."

Well, K-Fed must have realized Britney is nuts to choose for a boyfried a guy who kind of looks like him. Thay guy Isaac Cohen is a cleaner version of Kevin, with all those similar facial features and fashion sense. K-Fed must have thought Britney is seeing things and continues to believe that she is still with K-Fed through Isaac. Geez, this post makes me dizzy.

I am not sure if this is true but if this is, then I feel sorry for Courtney Love. Girl must have been in great need of some loving that she opted to join eharmony.com to find her match. Too bad the site told her they have none to give her so far. Tsk tsk poor Courtney.

Here’s what Dlisted has to say:

Courtney Love tried to find love on eharmony.com, but was left frustrated when she didn’t past the website’s personality test. This is what she wrote on her website. I’m not sure it’s in English, but you get the gist of it.

“Gurss what? After an hour plus of this thing they tell me that two percent of thier ‘Cliermnts ar elike me and there was noone for me.”

GURSS! I love that. Is she using Dlisted’s spell check? Most likely. Why did this ho choose eharmony?! I would’ve figured her for a Nerve girl. Poor Courtney. Maybe Pete Doherty will get dumped by Kate Moss again! They seriously are a match made in crackhead heaven!

Hahahaha! I just love how Michael K. bashes the people of Tinsel Town. This one is one of his best so far, along with how he humiliates Paris Hilton.

Christmas is here and everyone’s happy. Well at least everyone is trying to be happy. Despite hard times, the Christmas season is always there to remind us that hope floats. That whatever we’re going through, we can all come out of it alive and triumphant.

Christians all over the world rejoice about the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ. He is the reason for the season. More than anything else, the gifts, the decorations, the feast, it’s Jesus that should be made the center of the celebration.

Christmas is about giving and forgiving. It’s the time to forget ourselves for a while and focus on meeting the needs of others. Be it our family members, our neighbors, or our friends, it is good to share our blessings to those who terribly need them. After all, we are blessed so that we could bless others as well.

May this Christmas be a season of love and giving. Merry Christmas everyone!

I always see this coming from various authors of different blogs. They say they are just using their freedom of expression when they write stuff concerning various issues that surround them. A-Okay. No problem with that. But there are certain situations when they overuse or should I say abuse that right by using slander to defame or belittle a particular group or individual. And when they get what they deserve, receiving shit from those whom they hurt, they start to take shelter in the auspices of freedom of expression to justify their actions.

I am all for being free in expressing my views but I also make it a point to think several times before I hit the Submit button. I know that everything I write online can be accessed by those who might be offended with my post. I am not saying that I am confined to blog on positive things alone but when I talk shit about certain issues, I have to be cautious with the way I deliver my message.

As long as the manner of expressing the view is objective and not intended to attack the person in question, freedom of expression is exercised. But when you attack the person and not the issue, using words that intend to destroy his person or his social standing, that is something that I believe destroys the essence of this liberty. Most especially if the person you are attacking isn't a public figure to begin with, not that, celebrities aren't entitled to being respected as well.

In all things, respect should be given to each person. If writers complain that they are just using their right to free speech on their write ups, they also need to consider that people whom they might be writing bad about, also wants to use their rights as well.

TechZ has a very good article about the misconceptions people have about blogging.

Here's what he has to say about it:

* Bloggers only blog for financial gain

This has to be one of the bigger misconceptions, it’s just not true. There are so many blogs out there that aren’t monetized and it’s not because they don’t have the traffic to be…it’s because they choose not to. Just because you get popular doesn’t mean you have to monetize, it also goes the other way that just because a blogger doesn’t monetize, it’s because he doesn’t have enough traffic.

* Bloggers get stale

It’s true to a point, bloggers do tend to get in a rut, but look at SOB.com, Liz manages 3 blogs, not 1 or 2, but 3! She has managed to keep the blog fresh, full of a variety of content and maintain a healthy readership who actively partake in her blogs.

* Blogging is an exact science

I’m sure there are readers who expect nothing less than perfection from bloggers. They tend to forget that behind a blog there is a real human and a good many of us don’t do this for a living

* Making a living out of Blogging is easy

I’ll bet this one is very true, everyone thinks you start a blog, get Adsense on it and you’re in the money. Making huge amounts & living the good life. It’s possible, yes, no doubt. Just that it takes lots & lots of work to get to that stage.

* Blogging is easy

It’s really not, coming up with new content is quite difficult as there are so many competing blogs out there. Not active competition, but all existing in the same blog-world and with limited audience. It takes dedication, time and tons of effort, try it!

Well, blogging really is difficult. In fact, I couldn't get to update this blog of mine as often as I want to. Sometimes, you just don't have anything worth blogging about, and freaks you out when that happens.

I was trying to really have that courage to watch The Grudge 2 alone. Okay, I am not the bravest person on earth and I have to admit I get scared by horror films. And Asian horron films are the ones I consider super scary. I don't know but they have something in them that really freaks me out.

The Grudge 2 is based on a Japanese movie thus, I am somewhat hesitant to take a look at it. Watching a movie doesn't really pose a problem. It's after watching it and during bedtime that horrific images start their haunting. Geez, I could still remember waking up 3am after watching The Exorcism of Emily Rose. That was really something. It took me almost two hourse before I was able to get back to sleep.

I envy my friends who seem to be having no problem at all with horror films. Maybe someday I would have the courage. It's really hard when you know you are fighting against yourself. It takes a lot of strong will to get over things. Well wish me luck, then.

I just finished updating Neil Crespi blospot profile when suddenly my stomach became upset. I really hated it when things like this happen. I didn't remember eating anything that would cause this discomfort. I know that there are some foods I love to eat but I just can't because of some abnormal reactions. They call it allergies, and I call it disgusting. I love the taste of shrimps and crabs, but my body doesn't want them. This body of mine sure is picky. Too bad, it doesn't pick the most delicious of foods. If only I could stand the rashes and throat itch, I would have had the guts to show 'em that I rule and 'he' shoud follow. Unfortunately, that's not the case.

Okay, now that I mention it. Aside from being shrimp-allergic, I also have something against dairy products. Yeah, lactose intolerant. That's me too. And now I know where did that upset stomach come from. I ate yogurt hours ago and it sure did make my tummy tumble. And oh I so love yogurt, and milk, and cheese.

It's hard to be me. I envy those who can just eat anything. Well, I guess these are just some of the things that I have to deal with as long as I live. Wish me luck. Life, here I come.

Hi everyone!

Neil Crespi is here again to air my views on the things that are happening in our society. A couple of days ago, we heard of the Pope giving his apology to all Muslims who are offended by the former's speech in Germany. The Pope allegedly insulted the religion of peace by quoting the words of a Bysantine Emperor saying that Muhammed brought only things evil and inhuman. Since the Pope realized that what he did angered Muslims all over the world, he humbled himself and said sorry.

However, radical Muslims aren't contented with his deed. In fact, they want the Pope dead. This is quite saddening considering that they are celebrating their holiest of days.

As much as possible, I distance myself from things related to politics and religion because these things can get so messy. And here they are creating a mess again over some words that we're spoken.

The Pope already said sorry. What more do they want? Oh yeah, they want him dead.

Hello World!

This is Neil Crespi and this is my journal. This is where I am going to place my thoughts on life and its intricacies. This is where I laugh at life's cruelty, smile at its silliness, and weep at its failures and shortcomings. This is where i vent out my disgust on life's abominable truths.

Yes, this is my little world, where I can just be myself and express exactly how I feel. This is my life. And you're free to ride on with me in this journey.

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