Idle Yout Speeks

Random Thoughts

2009-06-21T01:44:00.004-05:00

Music:
As a Double seconds player I have found that what KGB told me is true "It's all in the chords"

Iran:
There is more going on there than meets the eye.

Barak:
Expectations too high for one who is not the second coming of Christ

Ipod Shuffle:

THE WORST THING EVER SOLD TO AN UNSUSPECTING VICTIM.... Wooooooooooohhhhhsssssaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh.

WOMEN:
Want a man who will stick and stay in spite of them.

MEN:
Sometimes don't know what they want.

Work:
My refuge

Pan:
?

Relationships:
Are hard.

Tuff Quote:
"Not in my cabinet". For some twisted reason my ratings for my prime minister went up after that.

20\20 Cricket:
Will be the most financially lucrative form of the game.

A Post

2009-06-21T00:54:00.002-05:00

I know it has been a while since i have last written anything here.
Due to my company's exuberance in clamping down on "social sites" (as i mentioned before) blogging at work is no longer an option. With no internet at home (yes yes I know, that's another loooong story) I have no way of getting my message of pure unadulterated idleness across.

For some time it seemed all hope was lost, but alas! Riding in to save the day from the south came a hero. Who was this hero you ask? it was non other than CLARO

For now i will not go into details, suffice it to say I now have unfettered access to the world wide web. (YAY!)

Savages

2008-12-03T09:14:00.001-05:00

Who are we to pretend not to be savages?

In the debate regarding the death penalty I find those of us in support of such a move to exhibit a level of blood lust that is a bit disturbing...
Why is it so important to KILL another human being for a crime they did? How does that make us better than they are? Because we BELIEVE that we are justified?

I am amazed at others (and myself) every time i hear of the woman that killed her husband when she found out he molested their daughter... the sense Satisfaction we get from knowing "justice" was served shows that just beneath the surface we all hold a level of primal savagery that we keep under wraps under the premise of civilized behavior.....

The truth is we have only just given ourselves rules and guidelines to release our more primal urges. That's all society is: an institution that sets rules and mores that allow us to "Constructively" channel the savage in us all......

Yet we would like to think we are better than the beasts of the field..... in a sense we are... and then again we are not.

BOSE fi mi money

2008-11-17T12:03:00.001-05:00

No wen looking at a BOSE acoustic system.. on realises that the avg cost is 10 times that of other similar systems.. where as i agree it not worth 10 times the value... but it is worth at LEAST 8.

Trust me you will not regret it....

BOSE TO DI RERL!

This has been my experience

A Provocative truth

2008-11-05T12:08:00.001-05:00

Historians are the only true visionarie.

Who to talk to

2008-11-05T11:26:00.001-05:00

I find myself reluctant to talk about the Obama victory with many ppl....... and i am not sure why...
I am happy he won but apprehensive about what it means....

I look around and it almost seems as if we are blinded by euphoria ... which i guess is an acceptable human reaction... but it just seems... so...... human.

There are those i cant wait to talk to about this... these people are more likely to talk about the implications of this in terms or real world changes.... Everyone else it seems are content to do somersaults and back flips as if we just won the lotto.... and maybe we did... I honestly think he is the best man for the job....

Those who harp on the fact that he is black man scare me.... I am glad the American public (at least the white Americans) have shown that they can look beyond race to elect the Best option they had. Power to them.

As for me, its a wait and see... I look at this and cant help but compare this to Bruce Golding (our own Prime Minister) Who i believe is the right man for the times... even though i think some members of his cabinet should go.

I think the world has spoken... its the dawn of a new age its time for a NEW leadership... but whenever i glance back at history I only seee our own tail.

Selah.

Emotional slave

2008-10-06T09:59:00.001-05:00

I know i have blogged about this before... (Slave to Our Emotions)... but ever since then I have been paying more attention to how the humans around me (as well as myself) behave...

The extent of or emotional handicap is more profound than i originally thought. For a long time I believed that we were better than the other animals on the planet because of our ability to override our more basic primal instincts with logic... but the more i observe the more I realize that we do not...

Our emotional composition is complex, and we often override emotional responses with other emotions rather than a sense of logic.... In light of this it becomes clear that we are Driven by the chemical reactions that take place in our bodies Just like any other Dog, Crab, Fish, Spider, or Caterpillar.
Our greater brain capacity only allows us to do more interesting things with our more primal urges... even manipulate them a bit.

With this in mind the next question is; what is the next step in human evolution/enlightenment?

Is the final state of true sentience true 'emotionlessness'.... or are we doomed to forever persue the peace of irrevocable logic.. (as the Vulcans seem to persue)

I get the distinct feeling that 1000 years from now our decendants will think of us as no better than apes.. not very smart and very driven by or hormonal glands. It is very possible that "humans" of the future will have complete control of these reactions.. experiencing Joy, Love, Desire, Peace only when they choose to and regulating Hate, Envy and Greed to more constructive and manageable levels...

Oh how i envy them.

I have to stop here But I will continue trhis post at a later date.. looking at why todays society does not allow us to try to expand the use of our brains beyond the confining 10%

Tunnel Vision

2008-09-22T07:39:00.002-05:00

To be a leader in almost any setting creates a need for the individual in such a post to have an idea of the 'bigger picture', at least as big as his/her portfolio requires. As such, those who report to the leader have the luxury of having 'tunnel vision'. Focus and fight for that which falls under your domain, let the leader deal with the others.

I have often thought that i was an exception. Whenever on a committee i often tried to see the 'big picture' and adjust my demands as a result. Many times i have watched my fellow workers/committee members stubbornly demand more from the leader in a situation that, at least to me, was not possible. Could they not see that there was only so much resources to go around for all of us?

It occurred to me today however that people are not retarded or simply recalcitrant... Taking a Quote from Orson Scott Card: "Never assume your enemy is stupid". They too can see the scarcity of resources.. but the allocation of it is the job of the leader.... it is their job to get whats best for their portfolio.
In light of this, is it i who am being hebetudinous for not being bull headed? Is it the way the world works... to turn a blind eye to anything beyond you scope of responsibility?

I think not, I think My method is correct to a point... the next step, that i have yet to take, is to use the big picture to my advantage... a bit of situational manipulation if you will.

So here's to learning about about humans, their nature and the modes in which they operate... May i learn to better integrate and a thrive in their midst.

NFL

2008-09-08T13:32:00.002-05:00

The NFL season has resumed and as such I now have a reason to watch ESPN again...

I know its not much coming from someone who watches cricket.. but i can't help but feel like baseball is one of the more boring games played professionally today.

In any case, on day 1 of the 08-09 NFL season
a huge blow was dealt to the team that i am routing for this year..... Brady (quarter back of the Patriots) is injured...
Now dont get me wrong,
I still think they'll reach the super bowl... their team is that perfect... I just want Brady to be there....

After the debacle last year when the underdog Giants beat them in the finals, it is a matter of pride and honour that he comes back with the same team and brutally and ruthless annihilate all opposition who dare to think that mere mortals can compete against perfection.....

I will admit I was not a big fan of the patriots last year
but when a mediocre team beats one of the GREATEST football teams of all times I take personal offense.....

I hope that when the giants meet the patriots again
the brutality of the defeat will send Giant fans home crying......
so that they know that while Prometheus did steal the flame, Zeus still holds the lightening.
(selah)

Firefox to the rescue

2008-09-03T13:38:00.000-05:00

Scribe Fire (a firefox pluggin) has somehow bypassed my Employer's proxy, thus allowing me to post at will

mwahahahahahaha!

Once again I have been unleashed upon the world.........
(cue darth vader theme song here)

GOOGLE the Anti-Christ?

2007-10-28T18:40:00.000-05:00

Believe it or not people Google may be the next anti-Christ.
Having used and browsed the endless selection of features that seem to anticipate your every need before you even can begin to conceptualize being offered by the juggernaut of a company, it Dawned on me that Google may indeed be becoming too powerful... already the 'Google' has been accepted in a number of languages as a legitimate word.... almost automatically without thinking all of use use Google to search for items... slowly but surely more and more people are using and becoming addicted to Gmail and Gtalk and are realizing the never have to leave the Domain.....

The ultimate testimony to google's might came when i started to hear rumors about an OS...... yes ladies and gentlemen Google may be producing an Operating System.....

Already to take full control of all the information on the internet the only thing Google has left to acquire is WIKIPEDIA. Once that is done we are doomed as Google will become the supreme ruler of all that is internet.

But why? you may ask, why would Google become evil after all it has done for us.... ..

Because man is not meant to have such power. Never forget : "Absolute power corrupts absolutely"

selah

I'm BACK!

2007-09-25T12:13:00.000-05:00

Finally got internet at home so now I can return to my first home within the blogosphere :D
Feels great to be back :D

Fun Times

2007-06-01T11:40:00.000-05:00

At practice Mark2 (hehehe) came by... didn't get say much to him but when we started playing again.. didn't need to say anything,,, It was good having him on the pans again (understatement)......

I could go on and on but Suffice it to say I miss those days...

A truly Great Imperitive

2007-05-16T00:51:00.000-05:00

This is from a blog I have recently found ... this guy is destined for greatness.

Sex and Sexuality

2007-05-07T10:01:00.000-05:00

Why do you think we as humans have demonized sex and Ourselves as sexual creatures?

This was a question a friend of mine asked me today.. and immediately I knew the blame could be pointed squarely on religion.
Almost every major religion frowns open things of a sexual nature... Its is almost as if Sex is ONLY for procreation.. and not recreation...

Is this right however?... should we be ashamed of things of a sexual nature... should we forever try to hide and deny that We are sexual beings (at least in public).
Thinking about it I can understand why religions developed rules and guidelines regarding Sex... it helped foster 'healthy' families as well as helping to control population growth...To an extent.

But now with the advent of contraceptives and and other nifty little devices.. it is possible for our society to enjoy sex with little fear of diseases or babies. This being the case.. has the restriction religions place on sex, become a precept based on an outdated principle?

Interestingly, I don't think so.. as my mother always said.. "Too much a one ting good fi nuttin". Sex, I believe should be treated with a sort of respect.. call me a romantic.. but I believe it is an ultimate expression of love between too ppl...
To ensure this respect remains for this most pleasurable of activities... it is the duty of religions to continue to show the way....

Mind you, most ppl wont wait till marriage, but the teachings of the church wont be forgotten and as a result, though a small miniscule voice,... there will be a part of them that sees it slightly differently...
Now for every rule there is an exception... but be it as it may I believe it is important for religions to continue to send a message re-enforcing the sacredness intercourse.

This leads to a delima.. how can one follow ones religion and still acknowledge & explore ones sexuality?
This is exceedingly difficult, as from the first day you entered church they stop just short of telling you Sex was of the devil..... hmmm
I of course cant agree with that sentiment.... however I am not sure what to believe...
I was reminded Sunday a good portion of one's walk with God requires sacrifice.... but where does the line between sacrifice and fanaticism start and end? Or is it that we should all be fanatics... mindless drones that cant think for ourselves?

Where should we who would follow or religion's teachings draw the line? Tuff Question.. and everyone has to answer that Question for themselves.

To Be Continued.....

Some of the Best TV has to offer.

2007-05-02T15:53:00.000-05:00

The following list are just some of the shows I watch. I am sure there are other shows out there that are good... Like House. But see that I don't normally get to watch house I wont but it on my list. Also the List are not sorted in any order.

Best reality TV program:
-Deadliest Catch

Best Comedy/Sitcom:
-Scrubs
-Eureka

Best News Program:
-The Daily Show

Best SciFi Series Currently Running:
- Stargate SG1
-Stargate Atlantis
-Heroes
-BattleStar Galactica

Best Series Currently Running
-Dexter

Best Documentary Series
-Planet Earth
-Modern Marvels
-What America Eats
-Penn & Teller's Bullshit
-Dirty Jobs

Best news station
-BBC world

Best Cartoons
-Avatar
-Ghost in the shell
-Full metal alchemist
-Danny Phantom
-Teen Titans
-Ben 10

Please bear in mind this list is just the beginning

Who is thy brothers Keeper?

2007-04-30T14:39:00.000-05:00

"Where is the US, Where is the UK where is the United Nations?!"

This was a cry from a citizen of Somalia re the ongoing conflict there....
This cry has been echoed in Darfur and Zimbabwe and countless other nations that have been torn apart by war.
Valiantly, the almost impotent UN try to send aid... but it is either not enough or the sadistic rulers of countries such as Darfur try to block them at every turn.

Many times when I hear such pleas for help I wonder; why cant Africans save Africa? Why should the west take it upon themselves to save Africa from Africans? Why?
Of course the good book tells us why."Do unto others as you would have them do unto you".
You never know when it will be your turn to be saved from yourself.
And so it is incumbent upon us, as citizens of the world to act......

But this leads me to a BBC program titled "Death To America" , where they explore the reasons behind the hatred many countries have for the United states.
In looking at a number of conflicts I have found that America serves its own self interest.... not democracy, or liberty or freedom like they would have you believe.... the are primarily interested in their own well being.
Having said this the next question one must ask one's self is; Is this wrong. Is it wrong for a country to look out for its own self interest first? is it crime to want the best for yourself and your family?
I put it to u that there are no truly benevolent countries on this planet. And each and every single nation has its own wellbeing as the highest of it's priorities... Why then should we expect the richest and most powerful to be any different?
What right do we.. or Darfur or Palistine or Zimbabwe or anyone for that matter, have to demand anything from anyone?

Dont get me wrong... I believe it is imperative for a country in a position to help to do so.. and I believe that when in need of help... But as much as it is incumbent on one nation to help another it is equally important for the nation requesting help to know that this is a request... It is not their place to demand.

Weed

2007-04-24T14:26:00.000-05:00

A friend of mine, who lives in the states, asked me If I thought smoking weed was wrong... I immediately laughed and responded that I was Jamaican , Of course I don't!

After thinking about it thought I realize I was telling the truth.. I do believe It can be dangerous for some people and deadly if "seasoned". Outside of that, however, I have no problem with it...Personally I have not, and I dont think I would.
I realized;
1. where I grew up influenced how I view some things,
2. some stigma's can be founded (even remotely) on some truth.

Crucify Him!

2007-04-03T16:05:00.000-05:00

And It came to pass in the season of lent In the year of Our Lord 2007 a great hue and cry arose from the people as they saw their pitifully weak team crumble before the might of the world.

And as it is with such matters, the people cried for blood... Crucify Him! Crucify Him!

Him who? you may ask... alas it is none other than one of the 2 favorite scape goats of the WI; Sir Brian Charles Lara (the other being the WI cricket board)

I must admit at one time I too would have called for his head. However, I can no longer do so, I cannot blame the Crown Price of cricket, nor can I blame the 'dimwits' that make up our cricket board... no my fellow West Indians they are not to blame.

The Great Lara has proven himself over and over to be one of the best Batsmen to ever play the game.. He has (in recent years) shown a cool head and sensible leader ship.
As for the Board... well.. when given your pick of sh*t on must select the one the stinks the least...

However this method has backfired... as the entire cricketing team seems to carry the same stench of fickleness about them.

As you can guess by now that I blame the entire team. Their &#%$!!! level of playing in super 8 thus far has me feeling the need to have them all fired... Lara cannot be blamed.. he has tried and when he is out on the Pitch I see him make an impact on those around him as well as the flow of the game... however I refuse to believe these "PROFESSIONAL" sportsmen need "Godfather" Lara to hold their hands constantly to play a sensible game of cricket. No, they must be held accountable.

So in this season of lent.. lets not be quick to behead the king while we let the headless chickens around him run amok.

April 11, Panfestival

2007-03-23T10:53:00.000-05:00

Last night I tried my best to get a song I wanted played at a playout... and as much as i am disappointed that I didn’t end up having things my way.. I felt good at the end....
It felt good having and argument about Pan that resulted in some action being taken.... I have been in too many where the result has me depressed and wanting to play in another band.

In any case the list for th April 11th playout is not what I would call an Ideal list and the 1/2 hour limitation really sucks... But the songs selected.. (*not all the best we have to over) allows us to have fun with the music.. And have a Vibe.. A nice jam Session if you will.. cant complain. I am really excited about this playout and I hope we "wow" everyone there.

Kudos’ to D ,
Boy as much as we don’t agree at times you Nuff respect for continuing working with the band.... I can only imagine how hard it is.. I know we (ie the band) dont really take much time to really acknowledge how much u are doin for the band.

Nuff respek (y)

Pan-oh-ridim

2007-03-11T22:55:00.000-05:00

This Thursday I actually got annoyed with the band. Here we were getting an excellent opportunity to play with the other bands in the Island... and we almost didn't take it... there was NO sense of urgency... NO drive... NO desire to find a way.. someway, to overcome whatever difficulties we faced to play at this event....

I don't know why but it hurt me.. and finally I begin to see why ppl leave..... I love to perform.. its a big part of why I stay in the band. Needless to say My mainstay is a concert... a concert makes everything I sacrifice for pan worthwhile (that and the summer lyme).

But i digress

That night was a stark reminder that not everyone has the same priorities and desires as I do..... thats just life and everyone has a right to live their own... Now i seriously wonder;
If i want to perform is Panoridim the place for me? I mean for concerts most definitely, but.... for the rest of the year?

Gay?

2007-03-07T13:24:00.000-05:00

Jamaicans do not distinguish between bi-sexual and being gay... in my head they are 2 different things...

To be gay I Believe you are only attracted to the same sex... to be 'Bi' U are just extremely open and freaky sexually.
Are these views incorrect?

War on Iran?

2007-02-20T10:47:00.000-05:00

The Big question on allot of peoples lips now-a-days, is whether or not the US is going to bomb IRAN if it does not comply with its demands to halt its Nuclear development plans.

I am of 2 minds on this matter... I am (as i have indicated in previous blogs) DISGUSTED with Bush's FTWDAMFS policy

(FTWDAMFS -> "F*** The World Dont Ask Me For Sh*t")

As a result, his 'macho' posturing on this issue has me feeling that a war with Iran is inevitable....
In spite of this, to think that Iran is ONLY gonna use its nuclear plants for producing power would be behaving like a very naive school girl..... Iran is a Muslim state... home to many extremists.. the Govt might not plan to start a war... but the extremists do and I don't think the govt can, or even wants to, Stop them.

So the question then becomes, What do we do? neither side is strong enough to totally annihilate the other.. Albeit America can do considerably more damage... Iran's retaliation, I expect, would be a even greater support for radicals and extremists.... something that would not bode well for US citizens anywhere in the world......

DWL!!!!!

2007-02-14T08:38:00.000-05:00

I just saw a friend of mine with an interesting MSN name;

Love sucks...True Love Swallows

Wow

2007-02-14T08:26:00.000-05:00

Do you realize that for the first time in 3 years we not having not having an Anti-Valentines day lyme?

Interesting how things change.