Derek Alfonso's Tech, Science, and Politics Blog

My name is Derek Alfonso, I am a Data Architect by day, the host of a popular radio show called The Power of Information on the America First Radio Network, and I'm an audio engineer and an accomplished producer of music videos and feature films, including Assistant Director, Composer, Steadicam Operation, Editing and Special Effects credits. Enjoy some of my Tech Tips that hopefully empower you to get the most from the technology you live and work with everyday.

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Pepsi & Mentos

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Thursday, September 21, 2006

A Picture a Day for 6 Years

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Monday, September 18, 2006

Reno Balloon Race 2006: Timelapse

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You might be a redneck if...

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Friday, September 15, 2006

My Daughter Rocks!

She is wearing a sun suit my Dad sent and I am still wearing work clothes because we don't want to waste too much daylight! I am rather sandy now.

Friday is a good day to be: Reborn

Do you know someone or have you ever met someone who was living only because they were hooked up to machines? What would you think if a little pill that puts most people directly to sleep, would wake up those that are brain-dead? Here's an except from this article:
We have always been told there is no recovery from persistent vegetative state - doctors can only make a sufferer's last days as painless as possible. But is that really the truth? Across three continents, severely brain-damaged patients are awake and talking after taking ... a sleeping pill. And no one is more baffled than the GP who made the breakthrough. Steve Boggan witnesses these 'strange and wonderful' rebirths

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Thursday, September 14, 2006

Betty Crocker

Lisa could never get her husband to do anything around the house. James would come home from work, sit in front of the TV, eat dinner, and sit some more--would never do those little household repairs that most husbands take care of. This frustrated Lisa quite a bit.

One day, the toilet stopped up. When James got home, she said sweetly, "Honey, the toilet is clogged. Would you look at it?" Her husband snarled, "What do I look like? The Tidy-Bowl Man?" and sat down on the sofa.

The next day, the garbage disposal wouldn't work. When James got home, she said, very nicely, "Honey, the disposal won't work. Would you try to fix it for me?" Once again, he growled, " What do I look like? Mr. Plumber?"

The next day, the washing machine was on the blink. When her husband got home, Lisa steeled her courage and said, "Honey, the washer isn't running. Would you check it?" And again, she was met with a snarl, " What do I look like? The Maytag Repairman?"

Finally, she had had enough. The next morning, Lisa called three repairmen to fix the toilet, the garbage disposal, and the washer. When her husband got home, she said, "Honey, I had the repairmen out today." He frowned, "Well, how much is that going to cost?" "Well honey, they all said I could pay them by baking them a cake, or having sex with them." "Well, what kind of cakes did you bake them?" he asked. She smiled, and says: "What do I look like? Betty Crocker?"

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Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Dad.

A father passing by his son's bedroom, was astonished to see the bed was nicely made, and everything was picked up. Then, he saw an envelope propped up prominently on the pillow. It was addressed, "Dad." With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter, with trembling hands.
Dear Dad,

It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope with my new girlfriend, because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mom and you. I've been finding real passion with Stacy, and she is so nice, but I knew you would not approve of her, because of all her piercing, tattoos, her tight motorcycle clothes, and because she is so much older than I am. But it's not only the passion... Dad she's pregnant.
Stacy said that we will be very happy. She owns a trailer ! in the woods, and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter.

We share a dream of having many more children. Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone. We'll be growing it for ourselves, and trading it with the other people in the commune, for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we'll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS, so Stacy can get better. She sure deserves it!! Don't worry Dad, I'm 15, and I know how to take care of myself. Someday, I'm sure we'll be back to visit, so you can get to know your grandchildren. Love, your son, John.

P. S.
Dad, None of the above is true. I'm over at Tommy's house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the report card that's in my center desk drawer. I love you! Call when it is safe for me to come home.

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Solve-the-Riddle Hiring

How will 'solve-the-riddle', or like in my company's case, 'solve-the-development-problem' literally written on a whiteboard or put on a computer screen in front of them. It helps us get the developers that can solve the problems that we're facing on a daily basis because its a tailored test, but how does it affect the people who don't pass?

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Choose the Hottest Flickr Babe

The title says it all. Flickr is a place where anyone (like me) can post pictures. As posted on digg you can rate on this fun little web game the hottest of the hot.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

The difference between Potentially and Realistically

A young boy went up to his father and asked him, "Dad, what is the difference between potentially and realistically?"

The father thought for a moment, then answered, "Go ask your mother if she would sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars. Then ask your sister if she would sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars ... and then, ask your brother if he'd sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars. Come back and tell me what you learn from that."

So the boy went to his mother and asked, "Would you sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars?" The mother replied, "Of course I would! We could really use that money to fix up the house and send you kids to a great University!"

The boy then went to his sister and asked, "Would you sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars?" The girl replied, "Oh my God! I LOVE Brad Pitt I would sleep with him in a heartbeat, are you nuts?"

The boy then went to his brother and asked, "Would you sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars?" "Of course," the brother replied. "Do you know what a million bucks would buy?"

The boy pondered the answers for a few days and then went back to his dad.

His father asked him, "Did you find out the difference between potentially and realistically?"

The boy replied, "Yes. Potentially, you and I are sitting on three million dollars, but realistically, we're living with two hookers and a homo."

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Monday, September 11, 2006

In Rememberance Of: 9/11

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

What does Interstate 10 (I-10) a.k.a. The Katy Freeway and $1.44 Billion Dollars have in common...

They don't do the math for you, but work it out in your head, on a calulculator... Not including landscaping and general beautification the changes that they are working hard on will end up costing over $1.44 billion dollars. You should know how much is going into this mammoth project on a freeway that serves more than 210,000 drivers each day especially if you live in the Houston area.

Oh yea, in case you didn't know, there are plans to put a toll-road in the middle of I-10. Nice for traffic, not for your pocket, but it helps pay for these changes, reduces the tax load, and allows people that don't qualify due to car load to use the HOV lane to make it to work quickly.

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Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Dane Cook was awesome

Thanks to everyone who came out, that was a blast. We forgot to make marshmellows on the bond fire, but we did have a bond fire and that's all that matters. The next party is a Halloween Costume Party and the theme is "Dare to Wear (Be Sexy)"

Monday, September 04, 2006

Dane + Labor Day

There is a Dane Cook Viewing Party at my house today at 8PM (see rather large graphic below). Feel free to RSVP, however that should have been done sometime ago don't ya think? See ya there.

Click to RSVP or see the event on MySpace

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Sunday, September 03, 2006

1 Day to Dane... Looting is FTL

How is it that we've come so far? Dane, tomorrow!

Saturday, September 02, 2006

2 Days to Dane... Naughty National Monument

What are our national monuments trying to tell us? That's just not right. Dane, T minus 2 Days.

Friday, September 01, 2006

Family Guy Uncensored: From the DVD collection

3 Days till Dane... Go Clinton!

Dane, 3 days.


For those who are slow.... Democrats pictogram is a donkey a.k.a. an "ass".