Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Practice with Microsoft Word
This
is a testof Microsoft
Word
Nice to be able to write using Word and then publish with one or two clicks to my blog.
Below I add a picture I took today on Mission Blvd besides Starbucks and Subway near Ohlone
Can post from word for Windows
Sorry for the multiple posts of my 50 questions on interest in celebrities. From Word , first I tried cut and paste and then got better with that. Then I decided to find out and learn if I could post from within Word using one button. Yes I can. I had to register first. But anyway, sorry, and now I can communicate even better. Al Rogers, Blog Owner
Celebrity Questions
Questions about your level of interest in Celebrities:
Please answer with a number between 1 and 10 where a 1 meanest that you strongly disagree and a 10 means you strongly agree. Write the number in after the sentence.
- I go to the movies often.
- I have lots of favorite movie stars.
- I watch TV several hours a day.
- I am curious about the personal lives of celebrities.
- I subscribe to lots of celebrity magazines.
- I watch lots of celebrity news TV programs.
- I read the newspaper to find news about ongoing celebrity stories.
- I feel very proud when my celebrity donates to special causes and charities.
- I feel like I know my favorite stars personally.
- I am very interested in Hollywood.
- I am very interesting in what they do in New York.
- I am very interested in what goes on in Parris.
- I always get really interested when divorce hits a celebrity family.
- I am deeply moved and saddened when a celebrity dies.
- I search on the internet for news about celebrities.
- While waiting in the doctor's office I would like to read magazines about celebrities.
- If celebrity came out with a new line of clothing or perfume I would be interested in learning more about it.
- I read the entertainment section of the newspaper very regularly.
- I always watch the Oscars.
- I usually watch celebrity award ceremonies when I can.
- I love to read biographies of celebrities.
- I love to read autobiographies of celebrities.
- I feel that by knowing about the lives of the stars that I am learning something important about life.
- It is very relaxing to chat over lunch with my friends about my favorite celebrities.
- If a celebrity recommends a product I would give it my consideration.
- I feel that I would be lost without having my celebrities to follow.
- I talk to my friends all the time about what I have learned about my celebrities.
- When my celebrity wins an award I feel proud for them and proud of myself for knowing all long that they were great.
- My family tends to follow the same celebrities as I do.
- I feel comfortable if I find out that new friends likes the same stars that I do.
- If my star came to a local book store to sign a new book, I would try to be there and get an autograph.
- I am very concerned and worried if my star gets involved in a scandal.
- I believe that history is made by strong individual personalities.
- I would love to meet my favorite celebrities.
- I would love to have lunch with my favorite celebrity.
- I would love to interview my favorite celebrities.
- I would love to go to a celebrity part.
- I would love to tour the home of rich and famous people.
- I would like to tour the homes of the Hollywood stars.
- I want to know how much money the stars are paid.
- I am very curious about the romantic life of my favorite stars.
- I want to know what kind of food my stars eat.
- I want to know how my stars exercise and keep in shape.
- I am interested in where my stars buy their clothes and what they pay for them.
- I would like to know the physical measurements of my favorite celebrity.
- I would be very excited if I ran into my favorite celebrity at a shopping mall.
- My stars provide a model of how to live.
- I want to be like my favorite stars.
- I think often of joining a fan club.
- My celebrities help me to find meaning in my life.
your interest in celebrities is ...
Questions about your level of interest in Celebrities:
Please answer with a number between 1 and 10 where a 1 meanest that you strongly disagree and a 10 means you strongly agree. Write the number in after the sentence.
1) I go to the movies often.
2) I have lots of favorite movie stars.
3) I watch TV several hours a day.
4) I am curious about the personal lives of celebrities.
5) I subscribe to lots of celebrity magazines.
6) I watch lots of celebrity news TV programs.
7) I read the newspaper to find news about ongoing celebrity stories.
8) I feel very proud when my celebrity donates to special causes and charities.
9) I feel like I know my favorite stars personally.
10) I am very interested in Hollywood.
11) I am very interesting in what they do in New York.
12) I am very interested in what goes on in Parris.
13) I always get really interested when divorce hits a celebrity family.
14) I am deeply moved and saddened when a celebrity dies.
15) I search on the internet for news about celebrities.
16) While waiting in the doctor’s office I would like to read magazines about celebrities.
17) If celebrity came out with a new line of clothing or perfume I would be interested in learning more about it.
18) I read the entertainment section of the newspaper very regularly.
19) I always watch the Oscars.
20) I usually watch celebrity award ceremonies when I can.
21) I love to read biographies of celebrities.
22) I love to read autobiographies of celebrities.
23) I feel that by knowing about the lives of the stars that I am learning something important about life.
24) It is very relaxing to chat over lunch with my friends about my favorite celebrities.
25) If a celebrity recommends a product I would give it my consideration.
26) I feel that I would be lost without having my celebrities to follow.
27) I talk to my friends all the time about what I have learned about my celebrities.
28) When my celebrity wins an award I feel proud for them and proud of myself for knowing all long that they were great.
29) My family tends to follow the same celebrities as I do.
30) I feel comfortable if I find out that new friends likes the same stars that I do.
31) If my star came to a local book store to sign a new book, I would try to be there and get an autograph.
32) I am very concerned and worried if my star gets involved in a scandal.
33) I believe that history is made by strong individual personalities.
34) I would love to meet my favorite celebrities.
35) I would love to have lunch with my favorite celebrity.
36) I would love to interview my favorite celebrities.
37) I would love to go to a celebrity part.
38) I would love to tour the home of rich and famous people.
39) I would like to tour the homes of the Hollywood stars.
40) I want to know how much money the stars are paid.
41) I am very curious about the romantic life of my favorite stars.
42) I want to know what kind of food my stars eat.
43) I want to know how my stars exercise and keep in shape.
44) I am interested in where my stars buy their clothes and what they pay for them.
45) I would like to know the physical measurements of my favorite celebrity.
46) I would be very excited if I ran into my favorite celebrity at a shopping mall.
47) My stars provide a model of how to live.
48) I want to be like my favorite stars.
49) I think often of joining a fan club.
50) My celebrities help me to find meaning in my life.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
What I would want in a friend
What I would want in a friend. This is an ideal list. I would fall far short myself. Don’t blame me if I am attracted to the positive. Don’t say to me, “Well you are not so hot your self”.
1. Good looks or at least be interesting looking or have an expressive face.
2. They should be local. You want to be able to meet the person face to face and hang out.
3. They should not be broke. They should have enough money to be able to do normal things.
4. They should not be neurotic or psychotic. They should be reasonably free from mental and physical pain.
5. They should be a US citizen so immigration and green card issues are not pressing.
6. They should be single or at least have time for doing things. They should not be pressed with family or career obligations that prevent them from doing other things. Maybe it is good if they are retired early.
7. They should have no criminal record, no criminal mind, and no credit card problems. They should have never filed for bankruptcy.
8. No ethnic issues. They should be proud of their heritage.
9. They should have a spiritual component in personality.
10. No identity crisis.
11. No sexual confusion.
12. No codependency.
13. Not have Asperger’s type personality.
14. Have a high IQ but not hung up on the intellect.
15. Have a free flowing emotion life.
16. Not be overwhelmed with guilt or hate or other strong negative emotions
17. Have good ethical sensitivities.
18. Not be a religious fanatic.
19. Not marked with the stamp of a lower socio-economic upbringing.
20. Have good character traits.
21. Not be weird.
22. Aggressive but not too aggressive.
23. Have children, love kids. Came from a large family. Loved his/her parents.
24. Not an alcoholic not addicted to anything.
25. Not an irresponsible party animal.
26. Not a mafia type, not a gangster type.
27. Not an adversarial type of person. Has not been traumatized by racism or poverty.
28. Be someone who wants to pay own way. Does not feel entitled.
29. Wants to pay their share of gas, food, and lodging.
30. Has integrity.
31. Has goals.
32. Likes to study and read.
33. Does not have tons of pabulum opinions.
34. Want to have evidence or reasons for beliefs.
35. Not a cult member.
36. Has appreciation of art and music.
37. Some appreciation of science.
38. Some knowledge of philosophy and history.
39. Studies self help books. Wants to improve.
40. Has ideals .
41. Not be sick. Not be old and frail. Not be fat. Not be homeless
42. Must speak in a clear intelligent way. Not mumble. Have good timing and phrasing.
43. Have interest in lifelong learning.
44. Not be a crisis waiting to happen. Not be accident prone.
45. Be considerate to others.
46. Be open to new experiences enough (The five factor personality scale) .
47. Be conscientious enough.
48. Be agreeable enough.
49. Be extrovert enough.
50. Be Low in neuroticism .
51. Read the NYT sometimes. Know some of the journalists and opinion writers.
52. know something about the news, current events music dance, pop culture.
53. Have some computer skills.
54. Have the skills required of a voter in a democracy.
55. Does not have hateful political opinions.
56. Is not spiteful.
57. Is good with conversational skills.
58. Is not too shy.
59. Be out going to some extent.
60. Have some empathy for others.
61. Have a good singing voice.
62. Be clean.
63. Not be lazy.
64. Be honest.
65. Not be dogmatic.
66. Has a give and take attitude.
67. Has had good long term friends. Is not a loner.
68. Must have people who say they are wonderful people
69. Must not always avoid issues
70. Must be patient and be a good listener
71. Must be appreciation of culture
72. Must not be defensive.
73. Must not be secretive.
74. Must not be condescending.
75. Must not have a secret life or other identity.
76. Must have a good sense of humor.
77. Must be a good writer or have some writing skills. Must want to communicate
1. Good looks or at least be interesting looking or have an expressive face.
2. They should be local. You want to be able to meet the person face to face and hang out.
3. They should not be broke. They should have enough money to be able to do normal things.
4. They should not be neurotic or psychotic. They should be reasonably free from mental and physical pain.
5. They should be a US citizen so immigration and green card issues are not pressing.
6. They should be single or at least have time for doing things. They should not be pressed with family or career obligations that prevent them from doing other things. Maybe it is good if they are retired early.
7. They should have no criminal record, no criminal mind, and no credit card problems. They should have never filed for bankruptcy.
8. No ethnic issues. They should be proud of their heritage.
9. They should have a spiritual component in personality.
10. No identity crisis.
11. No sexual confusion.
12. No codependency.
13. Not have Asperger’s type personality.
14. Have a high IQ but not hung up on the intellect.
15. Have a free flowing emotion life.
16. Not be overwhelmed with guilt or hate or other strong negative emotions
17. Have good ethical sensitivities.
18. Not be a religious fanatic.
19. Not marked with the stamp of a lower socio-economic upbringing.
20. Have good character traits.
21. Not be weird.
22. Aggressive but not too aggressive.
23. Have children, love kids. Came from a large family. Loved his/her parents.
24. Not an alcoholic not addicted to anything.
25. Not an irresponsible party animal.
26. Not a mafia type, not a gangster type.
27. Not an adversarial type of person. Has not been traumatized by racism or poverty.
28. Be someone who wants to pay own way. Does not feel entitled.
29. Wants to pay their share of gas, food, and lodging.
30. Has integrity.
31. Has goals.
32. Likes to study and read.
33. Does not have tons of pabulum opinions.
34. Want to have evidence or reasons for beliefs.
35. Not a cult member.
36. Has appreciation of art and music.
37. Some appreciation of science.
38. Some knowledge of philosophy and history.
39. Studies self help books. Wants to improve.
40. Has ideals .
41. Not be sick. Not be old and frail. Not be fat. Not be homeless
42. Must speak in a clear intelligent way. Not mumble. Have good timing and phrasing.
43. Have interest in lifelong learning.
44. Not be a crisis waiting to happen. Not be accident prone.
45. Be considerate to others.
46. Be open to new experiences enough (The five factor personality scale) .
47. Be conscientious enough.
48. Be agreeable enough.
49. Be extrovert enough.
50. Be Low in neuroticism .
51. Read the NYT sometimes. Know some of the journalists and opinion writers.
52. know something about the news, current events music dance, pop culture.
53. Have some computer skills.
54. Have the skills required of a voter in a democracy.
55. Does not have hateful political opinions.
56. Is not spiteful.
57. Is good with conversational skills.
58. Is not too shy.
59. Be out going to some extent.
60. Have some empathy for others.
61. Have a good singing voice.
62. Be clean.
63. Not be lazy.
64. Be honest.
65. Not be dogmatic.
66. Has a give and take attitude.
67. Has had good long term friends. Is not a loner.
68. Must have people who say they are wonderful people
69. Must not always avoid issues
70. Must be patient and be a good listener
71. Must be appreciation of culture
72. Must not be defensive.
73. Must not be secretive.
74. Must not be condescending.
75. Must not have a secret life or other identity.
76. Must have a good sense of humor.
77. Must be a good writer or have some writing skills. Must want to communicate
Let’s listen to music together
Let’s listen to music together. Rhapsody is working out for me
I love all kinds of music. I love the online music service Rhapsody. It is great for people like me who love music and want to go overboard finding fantastic old and new music of all types.
I want to alternate between --- listening and studying music on my own --- and then getting together with a friend or groups of people to listen and study together. I find that I really learn a lot, and if fact open up to new music, if a friend is into it.
We can share musical recommendation and ideas. We can share notes on how to use Rhapsody and discuss how Rhapsody compares with other musical offerings. I am looking at all the features of Rhapsody and how to use them, and also how to share Rhapsody and get the most use out of it on multiple computers and devices. I have Rhapsody on my iPhone and am real thrilled with it.
I like to use Google, iTunes, Wiki, YouTube, etc – to find artists and then go to Rhapsody to find the songs. I am looking for various kinds of experiences: Some sessions will be like bull sessions; Others will be like study sessions; Others will be like (WILL BE) parties; Dancing, singing, moderate drinking, Karaoke. I play guitar and piano somewhat – we also could have jam sessions.
I love all kinds of music. I love the online music service Rhapsody. It is great for people like me who love music and want to go overboard finding fantastic old and new music of all types.
I want to alternate between --- listening and studying music on my own --- and then getting together with a friend or groups of people to listen and study together. I find that I really learn a lot, and if fact open up to new music, if a friend is into it.
We can share musical recommendation and ideas. We can share notes on how to use Rhapsody and discuss how Rhapsody compares with other musical offerings. I am looking at all the features of Rhapsody and how to use them, and also how to share Rhapsody and get the most use out of it on multiple computers and devices. I have Rhapsody on my iPhone and am real thrilled with it.
I like to use Google, iTunes, Wiki, YouTube, etc – to find artists and then go to Rhapsody to find the songs. I am looking for various kinds of experiences: Some sessions will be like bull sessions; Others will be like study sessions; Others will be like (WILL BE) parties; Dancing, singing, moderate drinking, Karaoke. I play guitar and piano somewhat – we also could have jam sessions.
About organizer Alvin(Al) Rogers
About organizer Alvin(Al) Rogers ...
I have recently moved to Palo Alto from Fremont. I love meeting new people and getting to know new friends. I am outgoing and like to talk in groups of people (but one-one-one is best where “I interview you while you interview me” especially while walking).
I love to practice the art of conversation. I like going to open events at Stanford. I recently attended a two day seminar, Music and the Brain. It was wonderful. I have recently joined a book club in Mountain View. I love going to the library and to bookstores. I like reading the NY Times. I like to write essays on various topics.
I like travelling around the bay area and California. I have recently (2006) been all over the south in the US including the everglades in Florida. In 1999 I went to Africa and Egypt to visit my daughter in the Peace Corps. I have been to Paris three times and Hawaii once! I love Skyping around the world. I love visiting Manhattan where my son lives. I have three wonderful grown kids that I love keeping in touch with them.
I attend church regularly and participate in discussions and go on outings. I like all denominations: I go to Unitarian, Humanist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist and Catholic churches. I have found very interesting churches in Palo Alto.
I love all kinds of music and iTunes. I play the piano and the guitar. I love to sing and dance. I have been going to group ballroom dance classes at dance clubs for over two years.
I am especially interested in the economy and energy. I want to know what Paul Krugman and Steven Chu are thinking. I love KQED especially Michael Krasny, Terry Gross and Ira Glass.
I have a degree in Physics and 35 years experience as an electronics engineer and programmer. I love searching on the Internet for all sorts of information. I love exploring new applications from Google. I am having lots of fun learning the features of my new iPhone.
In appropriate settings, I like talking about philosophy, science and engineering.
I also like talking about current events, and sharing the highlights of my day (and the high light of your day). I like simple “what’s on your mind “or “what did you do today” type of discussions. I believe life should be give and take.
I grew up in Corpus Christi Texas and had a very happy childhood. As teen I had a rock and roll band. I joined the army after high school and went to California (LA) I got married at 21, and had three wonderful children. I worked full time while in college. I have a degree in Physics and then worked as an Electronics Engineer. I lived in Corpus 18 years, LA 12 years, Fremont 38 years and Palo Alto three months! I have been a widower for 6 years.
Any Questions? follow me at: www.twitter.com/arogers330
And then ... I moved back to Fremont after living in PA for 6 months.
I have recently moved to Palo Alto from Fremont. I love meeting new people and getting to know new friends. I am outgoing and like to talk in groups of people (but one-one-one is best where “I interview you while you interview me” especially while walking).
I love to practice the art of conversation. I like going to open events at Stanford. I recently attended a two day seminar, Music and the Brain. It was wonderful. I have recently joined a book club in Mountain View. I love going to the library and to bookstores. I like reading the NY Times. I like to write essays on various topics.
I like travelling around the bay area and California. I have recently (2006) been all over the south in the US including the everglades in Florida. In 1999 I went to Africa and Egypt to visit my daughter in the Peace Corps. I have been to Paris three times and Hawaii once! I love Skyping around the world. I love visiting Manhattan where my son lives. I have three wonderful grown kids that I love keeping in touch with them.
I attend church regularly and participate in discussions and go on outings. I like all denominations: I go to Unitarian, Humanist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist and Catholic churches. I have found very interesting churches in Palo Alto.
I love all kinds of music and iTunes. I play the piano and the guitar. I love to sing and dance. I have been going to group ballroom dance classes at dance clubs for over two years.
I am especially interested in the economy and energy. I want to know what Paul Krugman and Steven Chu are thinking. I love KQED especially Michael Krasny, Terry Gross and Ira Glass.
I have a degree in Physics and 35 years experience as an electronics engineer and programmer. I love searching on the Internet for all sorts of information. I love exploring new applications from Google. I am having lots of fun learning the features of my new iPhone.
In appropriate settings, I like talking about philosophy, science and engineering.
I also like talking about current events, and sharing the highlights of my day (and the high light of your day). I like simple “what’s on your mind “or “what did you do today” type of discussions. I believe life should be give and take.
I grew up in Corpus Christi Texas and had a very happy childhood. As teen I had a rock and roll band. I joined the army after high school and went to California (LA) I got married at 21, and had three wonderful children. I worked full time while in college. I have a degree in Physics and then worked as an Electronics Engineer. I lived in Corpus 18 years, LA 12 years, Fremont 38 years and Palo Alto three months! I have been a widower for 6 years.
Any Questions? follow me at: www.twitter.com/arogers330
And then ... I moved back to Fremont after living in PA for 6 months.
My idea for friends of Al (FOA)
My idea for friends of Al (FOA), is to have a group where every member is either a personal friend or someone on the way to become a personal friend, not a so called internet or web friend but an actual old fashion, real-life friend where we facilitate our face-to-face interactions with the meetup software. I hope to have a small but growing group of people with whom I can have a personal interaction. FOA is not about quantity it is about quality. This group my never be larger than 5 or 10 people. I hope we are a very diverse group.
People in this group will like to think and learn and then meet with others to study more. We can talk, walk and socialize together. We are interested in current events, science, technology, art, music -- the past , present and future -- what ever! With your feed back I will plan our events to meet our interests.
I am a learning machine -- are you? I want to Google everything and everybody!
The greatest invention in the world is that you can highlight text anywhere and then Google it!
Everyday I get very interested in several new topics. I will use the message board here as a sort of a blog. You can do the same. For every new idea I get, I will start a new discussion on the message board. Every time I have a question I will make a series of questions in the polling area. If you want any help on how to use the meetup software call me( Al, cell: 510 396 9303) or email me at rogers.alvin@gmail.com
We like questions and love to speculate. We are not constrained by topic. I will schedule a new meeting every time I think of an interesting topic or question or activity. Our meetings will all all over the map. Every time I see a bench or a room somewhere I will think about a meetup there.
What was it like in Carl Sagan's critical thinking class?
Is there life on other planets? Have aliens ever been to earth?
What was Edison really like. Why was he the big inventor and not me?
What is Steve Job's place in History.
Can we get The other Steve to join our group?
How can 20,000 genes provide all the information to construct a human being?
What about X chromosome inactivation and X-linked diseases in men vs women?
What is happening in the smithlab at Stanford?
What is another science writer on par with David Bainbridge?
Is sexual selection a form of natural selection?
Is emotional intelligence a valid concept?
Does music therapy work, OK lets jam!
Issues in Autism and Asperger's
What about the National Parks. I just went to Yellowstone. Great fun!
Recent Books:
Our Inner Ape by Frans De Waals
The relationship Cure by John Gottman
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman
Teenagers by David Bainbridge
The End of Over Eating by David Kessler
The X is Sex by David Bainbridge
Intelligence and How to Get It by Richard E. Nisbett
Using meetup
How can we get the best use out of the meetup software features.
How to best use the message boards and the polls.
I want us to be as high tech as possible.
I hope every one with put up at least one picture and hopefully several. Also I hope every one will put some effort into their profile. Why? Because I have a hard time developing a personal relationship with a grey box with out a profile.
People in this group will like to think and learn and then meet with others to study more. We can talk, walk and socialize together. We are interested in current events, science, technology, art, music -- the past , present and future -- what ever! With your feed back I will plan our events to meet our interests.
I am a learning machine -- are you? I want to Google everything and everybody!
The greatest invention in the world is that you can highlight text anywhere and then Google it!
Everyday I get very interested in several new topics. I will use the message board here as a sort of a blog. You can do the same. For every new idea I get, I will start a new discussion on the message board. Every time I have a question I will make a series of questions in the polling area. If you want any help on how to use the meetup software call me( Al, cell: 510 396 9303) or email me at rogers.alvin@gmail.com
We like questions and love to speculate. We are not constrained by topic. I will schedule a new meeting every time I think of an interesting topic or question or activity. Our meetings will all all over the map. Every time I see a bench or a room somewhere I will think about a meetup there.
What was it like in Carl Sagan's critical thinking class?
Is there life on other planets? Have aliens ever been to earth?
What was Edison really like. Why was he the big inventor and not me?
What is Steve Job's place in History.
Can we get The other Steve to join our group?
How can 20,000 genes provide all the information to construct a human being?
What about X chromosome inactivation and X-linked diseases in men vs women?
What is happening in the smithlab at Stanford?
What is another science writer on par with David Bainbridge?
Is sexual selection a form of natural selection?
Is emotional intelligence a valid concept?
Does music therapy work, OK lets jam!
Issues in Autism and Asperger's
What about the National Parks. I just went to Yellowstone. Great fun!
Recent Books:
Our Inner Ape by Frans De Waals
The relationship Cure by John Gottman
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman
Teenagers by David Bainbridge
The End of Over Eating by David Kessler
The X is Sex by David Bainbridge
Intelligence and How to Get It by Richard E. Nisbett
Using meetup
How can we get the best use out of the meetup software features.
How to best use the message boards and the polls.
I want us to be as high tech as possible.
I hope every one with put up at least one picture and hopefully several. Also I hope every one will put some effort into their profile. Why? Because I have a hard time developing a personal relationship with a grey box with out a profile.
canceled meetup site by same name -- now here
I am admitting that I could not make my --- bay area friends of Al --- site on meetup work. Apparently planning events is something that I will have to work harder at. That site cost 19.00 a month and this one is free. I was using my meetup site like a blog anyway. It was a learning experience for me. There are a lot of lazy self centered people in the world that never volunteer to help but only want to complain.
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