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November 24th, 2009
09:28 pm [Link]	The computer saga continues For those only on LJ, the PC died last Wednesday. The startup registry got corrupted. We tried reloading the OS and replacing the hard drive. Nothing worked. The computer is dead. Tonight I went to Frys to purchase a new one. After pondering for a while, I chose an HP refub. model that while does not replace what I had, it would have more memory and more HD space, and cost $350. A new copy of NERO and a couple of minor gadgets later, and I was on my way home. After Miles was in bed I unpacked the CPU and plugged it in. The result: black screen of death: this computer had the same startup registry corruption. One is an event. Twice is a coincidence. Three times is a statistic. Four times is a sign from God that I can't have a PC right now. I'll be on the un-syncable iPhone for Internet until further notice. The Zune and iPhone can be charged without a PC. While I am frustrated to the point of tears (no Doctor Who on Christmas Day), I am still thankful for the important stuff: My wife, my boys, a brother-Christ in Austin who keeps me accountable, and a Church where the Gospel is preached weekly. Now, if I could just findy music folder before tomorrow night's service.... Posted via LiveJournal.app. Current Location: US, Texas, Collin, Richardson, Central Expy Tags: via ljapp (1 comment \| Leave a comment)
12:05 am [Link]	What I twittered about today. Here's what I twittered about today: 11:18 The End of Time - press release: The BBC Press Office has published its official preview of Christmas programmi.. bit.ly/08ixGXq # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter (Leave a comment)
November 19th, 2009
12:05 am [Link]	What I twittered about today. Here's what I twittered about today: 16:40 @kenntomasch yes we are. If we can't beat Denmark, what hope do we have vs. The Big Guns? # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter (Leave a comment)
November 18th, 2009
02:55 pm [Link]	Posted via LiveJournal.app. Current Location: US, Texas, Collin, Plano, Corporate Dr Tags: via ljapp (1 comment \| Leave a comment)
12:05 am [Link]	What I twittered about today. Here's what I twittered about today: 15:28 You knew this would happen, right? bit.ly/1OXt7A # 16:40 @kenntomasch Saw this coming: Millions Must Repay Part of Stimulus Tax Credit. I did, but not in the Twitterverse # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter (Leave a comment)
November 17th, 2009
10:04 pm [Link]	The End of Time: Will We See a James Bond/Doctor Who Crossover? Tounge-in-cheek spoilers for Waters of Mars Thanks to the folks at Gallifrey Base for that silliness. (Leave a comment)
November 16th, 2009
11:04 am [Link]	Upcoming Speech: danger of binary politics I am giving a manual speech to St. Andrew's Speakers on Thursday night. I've got to come up with how to express my disgust with Congress' current state of "you said it, therefore I must oppose it with my last ounce of strength" mentality without taking sides. The other challenge is to find a Toastmasters manual this speech can go in that I won't be bored trying to finish. Posted via LiveJournal.app. Current Location: US, Texas, Collin, Plano, Dallas Pkwy Tags: via ljapp (Leave a comment)
November 13th, 2009
12:05 am [Link]	What I twittered about today. Here's what I twittered about today: 16:08 Breaking News: Feds move to seize N.Y. skyscraper, 4 mosques (source: AP via MSNBC) bit.ly/S44eD # 16:20 Army: Fort Hood suspect charged with murder bit.ly/4r4nYp # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter (Leave a comment)
November 11th, 2009
08:01 pm [Link]	Amzaing Boy Tricks My 3.83 year old son is in his playroom writing words with Sivi watching over him. He knows how to spell his name, pumpkin, Mama, Papa, and other simple words. He's not 4 and already knows how to write (with help prompting what letters to write, but he can do it). This is an amazing thing. Current Mood: artistic (Leave a comment)
05:51 am [Link]	Road Trip We're off to Glen Rose and Dublin for the day. Enjoy your Veteran's Day. Photos will be uploaded throughout the day. (Leave a comment)
05:02 am [Link]	Veteran's Day Tom Taylor, in his email column for Radio-Info.com put it very well today: “Armistice Day” became “Veteran’s Day” in 1954, which fittingly recognized the human role of the men and women in uniform. Armistice Day began by order of Woodrow Wilson in 1919 as a memorial to the end of the “Great War” we now call World War I. That terrible ordeal had ended on November 11, 1918 – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the great World War II general who knew about war and sacrifice, signed the bill in 1954 that transformed the November 11 observance of Armistice Day into “Veteran’s Day” – and if you’re one of those who served, thanks. We owe all veterans a debt of gratitude, and we owe the returning veterans of the current war the best support possible. For those who served in the Military, I thank you. Alan Balthrop PFC, USA 1988-90 Current Mood: grateful (1 comment \| Leave a comment)
November 9th, 2009
09:22 pm [Link]	I was in Germany 20 years ago tonight when the Wall started coming down. (2 comments \| Leave a comment)
November 7th, 2009
12:05 am [Link]	What I twittered about today. Here's what I twittered about today: 14:23 KKXT 91.7 is testing today with snipits of every possible format and a disclaimer "this is does not reflect our format that starts Monday" # 15:21 Gentleman's wager offered to Robert Philpot: how many days will KKXT be on the air before there is a pledge drive? # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter (Leave a comment)
November 6th, 2009
02:28 pm [Link]	KKXT 91.7 on-air The new public radio AAA station doing transmitter testing today. They are playing 30 second bursts of music with a disclaimer that "the music was selected to test the audio quality of our signal and does not reflect KXT's actual format that begins Monday. This is KKXT, Dallas-Fort Worth-Denton. Posted via LiveJournal.app. Current Location: US, Texas, Denton, Frisco Tags: via ljapp (Leave a comment)
November 3rd, 2009
12:05 am [Link]	What I twittered about today. Here's what I twittered about today: 14:51 STAR WARS Episodes IV-VI are to be referred to as "The Original Trilogy." Episodes I-III are not to be referred to at all @FakeAPStylebook # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter (Leave a comment)
November 2nd, 2009
10:04 am [Link]	The Boys Today Posted via LiveJournal.app. Current Location: US, Texas, Collin, Plano, Stone Canyon Dr Tags: via ljapp (Leave a comment)
November 1st, 2009
11:05 pm [Link]	What I twittered about today. Here's what I twittered about today: 13:00 BalthropStopped at Frys watching the Harly Teddy Bear Ride go by. 1K Hogs raised $30k and at least 1K teddy bears for a local shelter # 13:01 Stopped at Frys watching the Harly Teddy Bear Ride go by. 1K Hogs raised $30k and at least 1K teddy bears for a local shelter. # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter (Leave a comment)
12:29 pm [Link]	All-Saints Day: When We Remember Our Beloved Family Who Have Gone Before Us I Say Ye Buhla Ivy Sessoms ("Nanny"), Lou Lou Vestal ("Mimi"), Tim Paschal, Marshall "Grandfather" Balthrop, "Grandma" Josie Anderson, Deloris Balthrop "Mom", and my first son, Benjamin Raymond Balthrop. Current Mood: thoughtful (Leave a comment)
October 30th, 2009
11:00 pm [Link]	Weird Al on Late Night (Leave a comment)
12:05 am [Link]	What I twittered about today. Here's what I twittered about today: 13:12 Happy Birthday, "network that eventually evolved into the Internet! bit.ly/2YHfID # Automatically shipped by LoudTwitter (Leave a comment)

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