Yeah I know, it's been a while...

Yeah...I'm fully aware that the last time I posted something on my blog, it was like over 2 weeks ago. I apologize.

Here's what's been going on...

First...I'm in another class at Davenport. This time I'm taking an HTML class so that I can make web sites, and improve the existing ones I work with. The first class I took this year was a basic computer class...Microsoft Office and this is a mouse, great class for some...too easy for me...passed it with a 120%. First time.

This new class is all about learning a new language. Something I've never done. It's too bad that this new language that I'm learning can't be spoken really...just displayed. Oh well.

Second thing that has been going on...head over to JQ99.com and check it out. It's called JQ Family Rewards. When I haven't been doing my regular job, I've been training and finishing...now updating...this monster. I call it a monster because it's about to rock the socks off our listeners!

Check this out...a listener already listens to the station...now...they can sign up for this rewards program earn points through a variety of different means and trade the points in directly for prizes, or trade them in for entries into a sweepstakes.

This rewards program should really balance out the prize giving at JQ99. If you aren't a member...DO IT! I spent a lot of time on it and it was all to get you some free S.W.A.G. (Stuff We All Get).

Other than that...summer is back, so I've had to mow the lawn a couple times, I've gone golfing, and there's one more bigger piece of news, but I can't reveal that until next time!

Until then...

~jeremy

You'll be missed...

Okay...I'll try and keep this as positive as I can. Although...it is a pretty sad story, but I thought that my part in this story showed how much I care about my wife and her feelings!

So the other day we found a pair of ducks hanging out in our backyard. Apparently our neighbors have been feeding them. Well over the weekend we that the misfortune of watching one get hit by a car right in front of our house.

Well...my wife and the animal lover that she is...was crushed and there were many tears shed. During the incident she asked me, "Is there anything you can do?"

What is a husband supposed to say to that? So I did the only thing I could think of...I went and grabbed a snow shovel and scooped the duck up, and in the rain on Saturday afternoon we had a funeral service for the duck.



You'll be missed...and to my wife...I love you.

~jeremy

What's the News - Episode 5

So it's way late and overdue...had some issues with the upload sorry.

What's the News? - Episode 4

It's "Tax Day"...so make sure your taxes are postmarked and sent in before the post offices close! It's also Tuesday...meaning it's time for a new episode of "What's the News?"

Thanks!

Where's Waldo?

I might be a little behind on the trend, but there have been some very interesting things done to surprise users of Google Earth. Call them "Easter Eggs", "Trinkets", or whatever...they're fun little surprises that either we create, or nature does, that make using Google Earth a little more fun.

Well, today I ran across this website: "Where on Earth is Waldo?"

This site informed me that there is a lady in Vancouver, BC, Canada that has re-imagined the childhood book series on a much larger scale. She's created a large Waldo sized painting that she has put on the roof of her building, large enough to be seen using Google Earth.

So...I downloaded Google Earth and went a searching. The only evidence I had was this picture that was taken by a helicopter in Vancouver.
After about oh...15 minutes or so...don't tell me boss...I think I found him...well sort of. I have seemed to match the building...but there's no Waldo to be found. See...
Now this could be because 1 of 2 reasons...one...the building set up I found is remarkably similar but not exact to the helicopter picture, OR...the Google Earth image of the area I found is too old and doesn't show the most recent image.

You be the judge...what do you think...did I find the right area?

~jeremy

What's the News - Episode 3

Enjoy!

~jeremy

What's the News - Episode 2

Here you go...this week's episode of "What's the News?" Enjoy!

~jeremy

What's the News - Episode 1

Well look at that...the station gets a camera and I get a new segment! Every week...hopefully every Tuesday, I'll be bringing you a short news feature covering the latest news in Christian Music, reviews, top songs of the week and more. Check it out:

Hope you enjoyed...I'm sure in the coming weeks there will be tweaks, but if you have some constructive criticism...feel free to leave a comment!

Educational Time Waster

Ever been sitting around at work or at home and wanted an educational time waster? Well search no further! I ran across this game on one of the many sites I check every day. It's called: "Questionaut"Now...the premise is pretty easy, but I can't share it with you because it would lose some of the excitement you'd get from figuring it all out and watching it all unfold.

Just head to the "Questionaut Website", wait for it to load (you need Flash), click Play, and go from there.

I can say that the art is really beautiful and the music is just as complimentary. It contains 8 educational levels and is so enjoyable I wish that it would continue on for hundreds more!

Enjoy!

~jeremy

Spring Swim Phone Call

So the annual JQ99 First Swim of the Spring is this Saturday. This is the 13th Spring Swim we've done and we're trying to make it the largest swim ever. So big in fact, that we've tried to bring in celebrities...however, we've been unsuccessful.

It was my job to contact President Bush...I recorded the phone call...take a listen...

I know that he means well and unfortunately he's just way too busy to come to Spring Swim, but maybe you're not. Grab a release form and pledge form over at JQ99.com and join us this Saturday, March 22nd!

See you there!

~jeremy