this point of view

Last year, I started a list of 75 things I wanted to do before I died.  Unfortunately, I havent had time to really work on those, but I anticipate having a lot more free time to devote to more blogging.  I still plan on continuing my “beat every mario in order” idea, but I think I need to start over again.  Instead of going over everything i’ll be doing, I am going to just briefly update the blog as I do it.  Once I get caught up, I will go into further details on my quests through the mushroom kingdom.  Expect a lot more activity in the coming weeks on this blog.  I have a lot I want to talk about!!

Politico  has just released an article based on an interview with Newt Gengrich.  This is an interesting change of stance from one of the most loyal and vocal of the GOP.  It is no secret that the republican party is in disarray.  The Reagan era of smaller government and less spending is over.  It appears now that both parties are in favor of increased government programs, spending, and intervention.  Gengrich quoted, “During the period I was speaker, the U.S. government – for four years – total growth was 2.9 percent a year. Under Bush, it was 6.1 percent. … This year, I think it will be 36 percent in one year.”  This is astronomical.  Even under the Bush administration growth is absurd, but 36% is unsustainable.  

The republican part is in a very large predicament.  As people become more and more moderate on social issues, fiscal policy becomes a key issue in retaining party loyalty.  If the party of Lincoln and Reagon cannot reorganize itself and become the voice and body for fiscal and economic responsibility then it will surely die.  Tempers have flared.  There are many “movements” for change and if  each of these movements could be organized into one voice, there may be a viable 3rd-party candidate on the ticket in 2012.

On wednesday March 4th, the Dallas Cowboys tumultuous relationship with the infamous wide receiver Terrell Owens Came to an end.  This ends three seasons of drama and entertainment in Dallas.  Terrell Owens lead the league in touchdown passes during his three year stint with the cowboys.  Apparently the off the field drama and locker room mayhem lead to the wide receivers release.

We will have more updates as they develop.

Source: ESPN

I’ve been at a crossroads with this blog.  I haven’t had a firm vision of where I want it to go.  Through the last couple of years, I’ve dabbled in everything from Sports, Religion, Politics, and Relationships.  As of late, I have been in a much more reflective mood.  I’m trying to figure out where I am going as a professional and in my personal life.  Add in the constant drama of being a 20-something in Dallas, and I think that this could be a good starting point for a “psedo-relaunch” of thispointofview.  

Expect some Juice soon.

As the crossover between electronic, punk, and hip hop becomes a common place in modern music, talented artists are starting to emerge creating a euphoric and upbeat blend of music that is both unique and entertaining.  The first track I heard from 3Oh!3 is called Don’t Trust me off the Want album. 

I immediately fell in love with the track.. as I say in the title it is a pseudo cross between Mickey Avalon and MetroStation.  Imagine a Shake it mix up with slightly toned down Mickey lyrics… It’s glorious. 

Anticipating a one hit wonder, I reluctantly streamed a few more tracks via youtube.  15 minutes of pure joy played through my laptop speakers and I immediately purchased the album on itunes.  I’ve listened to the entire album through probably 3 times already.  The CD flows pretty well and although the songs do sound similar, there is enough variation to keep it interesting.  If I didn’t know that these were two college physics majors from Boulder Colorado (the 303 area code -  hence the name), I could easily believe one of them is a Lil’ Jon clone… which is hilarious in itself. 

Don\’t Trust Me

Honestly, 3oh!3 probably aren’t going to win an award or even get a lot of radio play, but as underground hip hop and upbeat party music, they are a fantastic duo that will surely provide some friday night preparty entertainment.