Shout Out To All My Friends At Septagon Studios!

Hey there. Just wanted to give a shout out and a special thanks to the DeFina family over at Septagon Studios. Specializing in the independent side of the comic book industry, they got it all when you're looking for reviews, interviews, press releases, and you definitely need to check out the featured articles. Check em out! Later!

AND THANKS FOR THE GIFT!!!

Standard Blinds Are Old News

Hey there friends. Curtains, blinds, or open window? That's the dilemma that most people face when decorating their home. Curtains have many colors to mix and match and can be quite expensive depending on the color and fabric that is chosen. Blinds are a good choice to block out the sun but they really only keep you in the dark and obstruct your view of the outside world. Well, our friends at The Shade Store have come up with a sleek, modern solution that will not only keep harmful UV rays out of your home but will also allow you to enjoy your beautiful view.

All materials used to make these shades are 100% recyclable and GreenGuard Certified, which makes them a welcome addition to the environment. The shades also block out UV rays that can damage your furniture, they absorb heat, and they reduce the glare of the sun. This is a great alternative to the standard and old set of blinds that many of us grew up with. And the best part? IZEA has partnered up with The Shade Store to offer all friends free shipping and a 15% discount. When placing your order, be sure to use the promo code, IZEA01, to take advantage of this money saving offer.

Good looking, sleek, modern. Check out the picture below to get a feel of what the shades can do for your windows. Check it out, friends. Go to The Shade Store and order yours today. Later!

Feeling Sick and Feeling Great

Hey there. I'm not feeling all that great today. I may be getting something from my wife, who is sick right now. She left work early yesterday because she wasn't feeling too well and she didn't come in to work this morning because it seemed like she got worse. She was burning up and has this cough that just won't go away. I know we didn't sleep well last night because she kept getting up. I don't know if it's my "husband sense" or what but when she gets up, I get up. So I'm a little worried about her. I called her a few minutes ago to see how she's doing and she doesn't sound too well. I'll more than likely take her to the doctor if she doesn't sound better in a few hours. I pretty much just told her to rest up and drink plenty of fluids.

In other news, I got drilled yesterday. Not in a negative way but I was asked many a question about my work habits and the way I come up with solutions. I didn't meet with everyone that I supposed to but I did meet with the head IT guy and the owner. I believe that it was a very successful meeting and I want to say that I left a great impression on the owner. As he went over my resume, he continuously stated how he liked what he saw and complimented me on my test scores (had to take an intermediate level Excel test). Very laid back for an owner and by looking at him, I would say he is a surfer kind of guy. lol But that's good, because you get that sense that he's one that knows how to have a good time, but when it comes down to business, knows what he's doing. He did ask me if there was a question that he forgot to ask. To which I replied, "Yes. You forgot to ask, "When can you start?" We had a good chuckle over it and he said that if all works out, he'll be asking me that next time we meet. I haven't received any feedback as of yet. Hopefully, all will turn out well. Later!

IZEA and Seaworld's Manta Mania Contest!

Hey there friends. Check out this link Manta Mania 3 to get all the info! 1 lucky person will win a chance to win a trip for 4 to visit the park for two whole days. Travel and hotel expenses are covered! Check out Ted's take on the ride here. Later!

Entrecard Experiment is Over

Hey there. I decided a week or so ago, that I would stop using Entrecard for a week. Not because I think the service sucks, or anything of that sort, but because I was curious as to why so many of it's members were leaving. Is there really a benefit for those that simply walk away? I've had a steady stream of traffic (in the vicinity of 250-400 page views a day) since I've joined Entrecard, that I was happy about. I know I'm not a super popular guy and I don't expect 1000's of hits a day but a couple of hundred page views and some committed friends is a satisfactory result. With that being said, my traffic took a huge nose dive during the time off from Entrecard. Somewhere around a 67% drop. It dropped faster than the US economy.


A very humbling experience. I don't see how someone can walk away from a community that not only brings in traffic to your site but also creates friendships. I thank you, friends, that continued to visit and drop this week, even though I did not reciprocate. I made no mention of my experiment cause I didn't want to influence my readers, or lack there of, and I would call it a success, even though I am not ecstatic of the results. I'm back on Entrecard and I'll start my blog surfing. Thanks again, friends. Later!

Samuel L. Jackson is... Afro Samurai

Hey there. I love me some Samuel L. Jackson. I think he's one of the best mother f*ing actors out there. Think about it for a second. The man has done it all. He's is a comic book villain (unbreakable), racist cop (Lakeview Terrace), cracked up junkie (Jungle Fever), jedi master (Star Wars flicks), Jules (if you don't know who Jules is, you're not a fan) I mean... the man has been in dozens of movies and he plays the characters well. AND HE'S NOT FULL OF HIMSELF. He's more than willing to take a role where he's a role player in the movie. I think that's what draws me to his movies. He knows he's a star but he doesn't act like a diva. He takes his fame in stride and isn't afraid to try out new roles. He's not an action man, or comedic actor, or a drama king, he is purely a jack of all trades and has shown that he can play any part that he wants to try out. The man is a chameleon. It's only fitting that the next step in his career is animation.

The man has skills as an actor, he's known for his voice (I go back to Jules) but his facial and body expression aid his performances. Voice acting is one dimensional. The animators will provide you with the facial expressions and body language but you need to bring that artwork to life. The voice needs to breathe life into the character or you just don't believe the story and the man does a fine job in Afro Samurai.

He's credited for the voice of Afro and Ninja Ninja, thought Ninja Ninja is the one that does most of the talking. Afro, a more stoic and stone cold persona, doesn't have much to say during the series but kicks some serious ass. Afro Samurai has been around since 2007 but this year marks the release of Afro Samurai: Resurrection. The first season was simply bad ass. I'm a sucker for a good story and Afro Samurai provided a great story in a much too short 5 episode season. Afro Samurai: Resurrection is a film that carries on Afro's story.

In a nutshell, the greatest samurai battle each other for numbered headbands. The #1 head band being the top dog. Afro's dad held the #1 head band until he was defeated by Justice. A young Afro witnesses this and lives a life fueled by revenge. After he obtains the #2 band as an adolescent, he earns the right to go after #1, all the while, others attack Afro for the #2 band. Enter Afro Samurai: Resurrection here. I haven't looked into it yet since I don't want to spoil it for myself. lol I missed the first airing of the movie on Spike. They are now showing the movie in a four 30 minute episodes. I caught the first one last Friday, episode 2 is going to show this Friday. You guys gotta catch this show!!! Later!