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The N game – The game that incarcerated my concentration

Monday, January 4th, 2010

The N Game

This game could have been created in the 80s.  The graphics are super simple. The game play is easy to learn. And yet it’s challenging enough to keep you enraptured for hours at a time.  The N-game (sometimes called N+) is simply amazing.

Remember “LINE RIDER”?  Yeah, this is sort of like that game in many respects. Simple yet adictive.

Now I’m not someone who plays a lot of computer games.  I find them a waste of time most of the time. Occasionally I will play a little Halo or Star Wars with my oldest son. Sometimes I spend some time with my 2nd son playing racing or flying. But in general I just can’t seem to find the time when I’m not trying to be ‘productive’.

Enter “The N-Game”. My son started playing this a couple of weeks ago and I though it was pretty funny to watch. When the little stick figure guy dies he sprays into little tiny pieces.  He can jump super high and runs very fast for his size.  And the playing arena is all done on one screen.

So I watched for a while and then one day said “Hey, let me try that.” That’s all it took. I was hooked. For the first time since college my wife will occasionally come into the room and catch me playing, to my slight embarrassment. But I just can’t help myself. It’s just so fun.

Plus the N-game is available for a bunch of different platforms.  X-box, PSP, and my favorite, the PC web browser. It is a flash-based game that plays with any internet connection.  (It may be available for more systems, but these are the ones I know about).

PLAY IT HERE: http://www.madgravityradio.com/ngame.html 

…THEN BOOKMARK IT!  You’ll need later. :)  

I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Let me know what you think. Comment below.

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Guns in Beaverton Grade School

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Just when you thought it was safe to send your kids back to school…

Yes, I know. We all panicked when the two boys in McMinnville ran down the halls slapping butts. (Story Here). Boys, girls, didn’t matter. They slapped them all. The parents in this small city were suddenly saddled with the enormous job of having to evaluate whether their kids were actually safe from the “Butt Slapping” monsters and others like them, or if these two domestic terrorists should be punished and possibly put to death.

Well it seems that the parents of the community didn’t feel like it was a big enough deal considering all the REAL issues we all face. So since the parents wouldn’t, the school itself decided to overstep its role and make criminals out of these kids. The two were interrogated, jailed, and officially charged with sex crimes. These kids were all set to spend time in prison and register as sex offenders. That is until the public stepped in and completely humiliated that principal for being such a insensitive piece of….. nuclear waste (I had to edit out what I wanted to say).

Well, after a long, hard, unnecessary battle, the charges were dropped and the children were allowed to have a childhood once again. Yes.. finally a happy ending….

But wait… the story doesn’t stop there. It’s happening again. And now we’ve sunk to an all new low. Apparently the public schools are just absolutely determined to make criminals out of each of our kids. They won’t stop until each of them are behind bars.

My child brought home a paper from their school principal today (**Read it here**) informing all parents that two children in the school have committed the worst crime imaginable. These two kids were caught red handed… in possession of… drum-roll please… a toy. A simple toy. Like the one’s YOU played with as a child. This is a toy that could have been purchased at ANY local department store in ANY of our 50 states. A toy that is otherwise VERY legal and has been played with by all children since the 1700s. A toy gun.

In all seriousness….

These kids were just charged with a crime. They could be jailed and have ‘violent criminal’ put on their record for life. They will likely be expelled from school, and have ‘action’ taken against them. All in the name of ‘zero tolerance’. Let’s all leave our brains at the door shall we?

I am really hoping that the public hears about this absolutely stupid act by our school system. I’m hoping that pressure is put on the school district to drop all charges and start evaluating these issues on a case by case basis.

I mean really… who was in danger? Noone. Who got hurt? Noone. Who could have possibly got hurt? Noone. This is a NON-ISSUE that is now going to give these kids a criminal background for life. Don’t we have better things to do with our time? Do they expect us to pass their tax increases so they can turn around and bully our children like this? Don’t they have better things to spend our tax dollars on?

So I’m officially calling for the Beaverton School District to do the right thing and withdrawal their vicious attack against these innocent children.

BEAVERTON…. DO THE RIGHT THING!

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Mayor Sam Adams – Portland is Ashamed

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

News Links:
KGW – Local News: Mayor Sam Adams-Beau Breedlove scandal shakes up Portland.
Willamette Week Online:

I feel like I’m pretty involved as far as what’s going on locally here in the Portland metro area. I listen to local radio and try to keep up on local events as much as possible. And although I technically live outside of the Portland boundaries, what happens in Portland still affects me and my family greatly. So for the purposes of this article I consider myself a Portlander.  

I have to say, I am saddened and embarrassed for Portland these days. Along with spending millions of dollars on things people don’t want like light-rail and overhead trams, we in the northwest seem to have no discernment at all in the type of people we elect for office.

Sam Adams - Wikipedia Image

Sam Adams - Wikipedia Image

I knew from the day one (long before he ran for mayor) that Sam Adams was a swindler. Did I have proof? No, not exactly.  But come on, we know who he is from his years on the city council and as commissioner where he did everything within his power to raise taxes, stop people from driving cars, bully local businesses, and aid illegals in getting jobs.

So should it be a shock when he comes out and tells us he lied about raping his underage intern Beau Breedlove? 

Actually, it should be a shock…. We in Portland should be downright astounded and flabbergasted. But for some reason… I’m not that shocked.  In fact, not shocked at all. Angry that he’s still in office? Maybe. But surprised? No. This doesn’t surprise me at all.

I’m just going to say it…  we’re all thinking it anyway. The reason he’s not in prison is because he’s homosexual. But not just any homosexual, he’s the poster child for homosexuality in the northwest. And this was a ‘gay rape’. Because he’s gay, he can lie about the rape BEFORE he is elected. Then he can turn around and admit to lying about it AFTER the election.  And for some reason the people of Portland don’t seem to care for the most part. (Portland is so ultra “PC”.) He seems to be getting a pass on it. I would think that the homosexual community should be up in arms right now because Sam has “tarnished” the gay reputation. But no, it appears they’re not really shocked either.

Side note: Just so we are clear about this. The issue in question here is NOT about being homosexual. We’re talking about Statutory RAPE. Sexual misconduct with a minor child. This is an act that would normally get a person serious prison time and a ’sexual offender’ registration status.  

His comments were “…. I know I have let you down and made mistakes. I ask your forgiveness. I believe I have a lot to offer the city I love during this time of important challenges.”  Funny, it seems that the majority of the “Challenges” we’re facing right now are simply trying to hide our shame from his disgraceful actions.

Bottom line:  Sam Adams seems to have some kind of a spell cast on the people of Portland.  He apparently can do no wrong. Personally, I believe if he were not gay, and a city official, he would be in prison right now.  Do people really believe that rape is OK if you’re homosexual?  That can’t be true… can it? I challenge the gay community to do what’s right and publicly request (demand) Sam Adams’ resignation for breaking the law.

Is there any more hope for Portland? Yes, I believe so. But seriously, not if we keep electing people like this.

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My New Blog

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

OK, no longer can I sit back and NOT talk about all these important issues that I am coming across on a daily basis. 

This Blog is dedicated to all people who have a a desire for TRUTH above all else.  If you would rather keep your personal opinion because “That’s what I think. And that’s what I’ve always thought.” then this blog is not for you.

I plan on tackling arguments that most people won’t dare touch.  So, if you are PC, Ultra-Green (at all costs),  hyper religious, emergent, or a social activist, I suggest you bookmark this site.  You’ll want to come back often to see what ‘outrageous’ things I’m saying on a regular basis.

However, mixed in with these hot topics, I’ll also talk about product reviews, post music samples, write about some of my favorite artists, and other various lighter topics just to keep things in balance.

If you like what you read on this blog, I encourage you to subscribe using the RSS link. Or use the API I’ve built (Coming soon) to stream these posts to your website.

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