Fifty has Discoved the Missing Link: Linked-In

Well now -- as you all know, Fifty's got skills. That fact is rock-solid, my brothers and sisters. The undisputed truth, as it were. But, there's a big wide world out there, dig? And Ol' Fifty wants to stay connected. So here's what he did: He got Linked-In. Check it out -- maybe you could make the connection in the right direction. That is to say, maybe you could be one of Fifty's connections. Some already have.

http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=14092868&trk=tab_pro

MySpace is Now Your Space

Fifty invites you to join him, virtually that is, at his Space. A word of warning: If you enter, you must be prepared to "get down." If you don't, you will be politely asked to leave.

http://www.myspace.com/fiftymix

Fifty didn't know what he was getting into when he sigend up for this -- but so far, it's been "right friendly," as they say. Case in point: this space came with a built-in friend -- his name is Tom. Ol' Fifty and Tom have been getting along swimmingly. Basically, he doesn't bother Fifty and Fifty doesn't bother him. And Fifty thinks he has a nice smile.

Fifty Meets Facebook -- And Facebook Will Never Be the Same

Ol' Fifty experienced a few bumps in the road, shall we say, while creatin' his Facebook account. Nothin' he couldn't handle, mind you. And handle with his customary elan, at that. But, let's not dwell on past here. Fifty is all about the here and now. And now, everything is cool, just like he likes it.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1213029016

Where is 50's Flickr?

The burning question is now answered!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25279306@N06/

Flickr: Ain't Nothin' Shakin' but the Leaves on the Trees

Listen up, ya'll. You might not know it, but 50 sometimes likes to "get back to the land." You know, go "up the country," as it were. In fact, you might say, he speaks for the trees. So, here, dig these trees that he has placed on his wigged-out Flickr site.

YouTube Review

"No Food in the Library"



I would like to critique this teleplay from a Brechtian/neo-socialist point of view. This fine piece of work neatly encapsulates the modernist existential dilemma – that is: why are we here, what is the meaning of existence. The narrative begins in a typical “every college” in which the students perform as mechanized cogs in the educational machinery. They are subjugated slaves to the state. They represent the faceless humanity as it becomes more and more alienated from the nurturing mother figure (represented by the candy bar). The state is represented by the harsh security guards who subject the pitiless students to a humiliating torture and interrogation. At this point, the film slyly tips its hat to the absurdist/surrealist movement. The boy watches as group of drunken revelers (the women and rock band) enter the library, representing the Dionysian urge that lives within all humanity, and which is cruelly crushed by the forces of the state. The poor everyman student rails against the forces of the state while jealously yearning for the freedom represented by the Dionysian excesses. Yet, his voice remains unheard, his muted cries are drowned out by the by the rebukes of the guards/state. The boy/mankind descends into a dizzying phantasmagoria as the torture increases – he begins to see visions (the sign changes each time he looks). Here, he becomes a Christ-figure rooted in the Gnostic tradition (note the crucifixion posture the boy assumes while being frisked). It is only when the guards/state dangle to candy bar/nourishment before him that he achieves his final salvation. He is able to transcend his physical pain and move to a higher plateau upon which he absorbs the state’s oppression while providing a beacon of hope for the beleaguered populous. Altogether, a rather succinct summation of Hegel’s theory of alienation triumphant.

Dig If You Will: The Fifty Mix Podcast

Look to your right and you will see -- the link for the new Fifty Mix Podcast! Dear readers, you have been faithfully readin' my words -- now, as a reward, hear the voice. That's right, get down with ol' Fifty aurally. But, before you do, set the mood -- relax, mix yourself some liquid refreshment, put your feet up then let then podcast flow. Is it all you hoped it would be -- or more?

All My Weeks are Play Weeks

If you get the chance to hang out with Ol' Fifty, you know he is a very playful guy. Some people even call him "Mr. Fun." If they don't, they should. So, you might think this so-called "Play Week" would be right up his alley, so to speak. We'll, let me lay some truth on you. Fifty thinks that "Play Week" was a scam. He had to work! But, that's OK -- Fifty is cool -- and he can handle whatever comes his way with verve and style.

First, Ol'Fifty went to PageFlakes and created his very own, customized start page. Whew! If you thought that Fifty could lay down some scintillating conversation before -- wait 'til you talk to him after a few weeks of takin' in the "Word of the Day." And, though he always dresses in style, he'll now always be appropriate as well after he consults the Weather section, powered by Weather.com.

What did he do next, you asked? Well, if you're lookin' at this blog, then you know it has been blinged. Yeah, that's right -- Fifty has added a "Link-O-Rama" to keep y'all up-to-date with the sites that are "where it's at." Check it out, for sure.

My Experiences with Delicious and Google Docs

Well, what can I say. The experience has been simply fabulous. Divine, even. I'm going to recommend it to all of my friends and acquaintances. I don't really think I could do it justice trying to write about it -- mere words cannot capture the experience. All I can say is: "take the plunge, you won't regret it." Tell 'em Fiftymix sent you.

I Like Things that are Delicious

Gather 'Round My Friends,

Let me catch you up on Ol' Fifty's business. I've been away for a while, but I've not been slackin'. My main occupation of late has been gettin' down with all things Delicious. Click here and you'll see what I've been up to:

http://del.icio.us/phessel

You might get some idea of where I'm comin' from, too -- but don't count on it. Fifty is complex. I'm talkin' about with a capital "C." A glimpse is all you get for now.

My Wiki, as it were

My wiki has been created. It's superbad. It's called:

http://superstaroftraining.pbwiki.com

Right now -- it's a little low in the content department. Expect great things, soon, though.

Peace out, brothers and sisters -- I've got places to go and people to see.

Bloglines, Baby

Hey Faithful Readers,

Let's check in on Ol' Fifty. What's he been up to lately? Well, in addition to radiating the vibe of quiet confidence for which he's best known, he's been spendin' a good bit of his time reading other cool people's blogs. In order to do this with his customary flair, my man Fifty signed up for an account with Bloglines. Now, even with his busy schedule, Fifty can keep up with groovy sites like "Soul Sides," (www.soul-sides.com) where he reads about timely topics like "Gumbo Funk" and "33 1/3" (http://33third.blogspot.com/) where he catches up with his favorite reading material. So, if your feeling lost and out-of-sorts, don't despair, head to Bloglines -- they'll make you feel alright. It sure worked for Fifty.

You will no longer have to wait -- my messages will now be instant!

All who wish to converse with me can now be gratified instantly. Yes, that is right -- you can now seek out Ol' 50mix and he will respond instantly -- night or day. If your his buddy, that is.

What I'm Puttin' Down

My experience blogging? So far so good, but you'll have to wait for the really mindblowing stuff. I'm not going to give that up right at the beginning. You'll have to stick with me -- all will be revealed in time. But, I promise -- it'll be worth your while.