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Re: Yes on 8 Group Schools Kids Out of School

Dani — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:09:33 -0000

Thank you for speaking out on this. In AZ where I live we have Prop 102, which is similar to Prop 8. They call it- get this- "Yes For Marriage", and would also amend AZ's constitution to state marriage is strictly one man and one woman.

But, as you know, these propositions have absolutely nothing to do with marriage and everything to do with fear and discrimination. I blogged about it myself on our main newspaper website, and the reaction was actually a better mix than I thought.

http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/Dani8600/...

It's such a pointless issue, has no bearing on anyone's life at all. Yet, if these propositions pass, could change so many. Simply by the fact that it shows that it's acceptable to discriminate against others. Definitely a backwards path.

Keep up the fight!

Re: Anyone Want A Station ID?

Dani — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:23:32 -0000

You are on our playlist often at the station here in AZ... we'd love a station "Idd" ;)

Usual tag is "Modern Rock KWSS 106.7 FM"

Thanks- you are awesome!

~Dani
tsdiva@gmail.com

Re: Tonto Natural Bridge Closed

Dani — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:33:10 -0000

I was very sad to hear about this. Tonto has always been like a secret hideaway to Arizonans. All the beauty without all the tourists. Me and the family would always sneak away for a day hike. I hope it won't be a permanent closing. Thanks for the contact links and info.

Re: Late night food for thought

Dani — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:33:00 -0000

YES! Thank you so much for this. Do you want your money to help pay for a candidate's advertising (most likely)- or do you want change.

I vote change.

I linked to this post on Twitter too! Great late-night thought, and should be shared! :-)

Re: VOTE! Gilbert (and Mesa) Elections Today

Dani — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:12:17 -0000

Why I agree everyone should get out there and vote, and I encourage everyone to do so, I disagree with the whole "if you don't vote you have no right to speak" theory.

There are many ways to contribute to what your government does, and unfortunately voting is not always the sure way to bring changes. It's a good thing to do,, yes, but think about it. A very progressive person like me- really if I don't vote is it going to matter here in Gilbert? Not really.

I'm not a fan of silencing anyone who wants to speak up about their government, whether you vote or not. Voting doesn't give you any more rights to do so than anyone else.

That being said, I am still heading to the polls!

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Re: VOTE! Gilbert (and Mesa) Elections Today

Dani — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:02:57 -0000

Oh I completely agree with you, Jay. Your actions with your words definitely give you credibility. I'd also be the first to suggest to that whining person that perhaps if you do want change, that maybe you do go vote, or even run for office yourself.

On the other hand there are also many who do nothing but vote, usually without being informed and knowing why they are out there at the polls in the first place. As long as they vote, they think they have done enough. It makes voting a very passive way of being involved, which I feel is counterproductive. I wish more people were actively involved in their local politics.

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Re: (Un)followers. Who cares?

Dani — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:17:48 -0000

Amen brother Tyler! What really makes me snicker? When someone tweets "welcome to all my new followers!" then lists 4 or 5 @____ so everyone sees. There is an exception if there is someone who follows you that you would like to 'introduce' others too. But not every. single. one.

Send them a DM saying hi. If I want to see who is following you, I will go look it up myself.

Re: Grammar and spelling are important, people

Dani — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:30:08 -0000

Obviously the icanhazcheezeburger site with all the LOLcat stuff is intentional, but it bugs me! Especially when I show them to my daughters and they say "why do they spell that way?"

I'm glad they catch it, but I fear their future. I will know it's becoming a problem when they write their first essay in lol-speak. ;-)

Re: Hey, whaddaya know, it’s TiVo!

Dani — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:09:03 -0000

I've had this same thing happen with Firefox and Ning. Helpful but not pushy (though with these two they really have nothing to sell, like TiVo.) It's nice to see other businesses are watching what others are saying, and only stepping in when they think they can truly be of service.

Re: What happened to femininity?

Dani — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:39:24 -0000

Jeans and a T-shirt can be feminine. It's about the woman wearing the clothes, not the clothes on the woman.

It has become a pretty lazy generation, I'll give you that.

Re: What happened to femininity?

Dani — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:47:26 -0000

Geez, one guy with a blog says he likes the way women look in a dress, and some think it's the end of equality as we know it. In this chick's opinion, political-correctness is a rather silly concept.

Men and women are different. We have different genetic make-ups, in order to appeal to the opposite sex (for the most part). There is nothing wrong with someone having a thing for women in sundresses.

My real beef with this beyond how women dress, is "We get nothing." I honestly don't think that's the case, although as I said up at the top in the comments I do agree this generation has become decidedly lazier. Maybe this is a more relevant issue to discuss?

Re: Pro-Life or Pro-Choice, this is wrong

Dani — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:57:43 -0000

Yes, it is a big underhanded. There are better ways to handle a problem with any organization. It was just sensationalism, plain and simple.

It could always be worse, though. This wacko used his car to make a point:

http://www.twincities.com/news/ci_11997797?sour...

Re: Internet fame doesn’t mean a damn thing

Dani — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:36:50 -0000

THANK you. Please forgive me if I kiss you square on the mouth next time I see you.

Although, I'm cool with Twitter being mainstream. In a way, it shows it's proven its usefulness. I wish podcasting would become this mainstream.

At any rate, regardless of the stupid Ashton and Oprah fodder, we still have the power to control who WE choose to follow. ;-)

Re: Podcast Interview Tips - No Cell Phones Please

Dani — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:18:31 -0000

As someone who does interviewing for her podcast, this was a great post! Thank you!

Your whole blog is great! :-)

Re: The Brokeback Podcaster

Dani — Thu, 03 May 2007 23:16:18 -0000

1,2,3,5, and 7 describe the Podcast Pickle network. Although, number 2 is a mix of copying and fresh ideas on the Pickle network.

That is a GOOD thing, I wouldn't change it for the world. If that is the silly label you want to give it, then call me Brokeback and proud!

Re: Facebook Is the Only Thing that Matters

Dani — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:30:30 -0000

I was on Facebook for about a month, then canceled my account. All I could see was everyone connecting with their old friends from grade school and high school. An networking outside of your general area is a pain.

Facebook is just too... confining for me.

Re: Where Are You At In Podcasting?

Dani — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:38:49 -0000

I have been thinking quite a bit about this lately myself, with the mark of a year podcasting creeping up on me. It causes certain reflection, over how you started, and how far you've come.

I think I am currently in limbo between Conscious Competence and Unconscious Competence. I am sure I know it and I'm doing it, but only in my last few shows have I just hit record and just done it. However, the biggest thing for me is, I am _comfortable_ just doing it. It really is just like taking a step towards a higher.. consciousness, if you will. :-)

Wonderful blog you have here!

Re: If You Knew “Then” What You Know “Now” … ?

Dani — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:05:02 -0000

Great question!

http://societyfans.blogspot.com/2007/03/if-i-kn...

Re: Am I The Only One Not Interested In The “Public Radio” Quest? Why Is Podshow The Only One That Gets Called Evil?

Dani — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:42:52 -0000

I don't know, I guess I am participating in it because I still believe in the concept of public radio.

For me, I am looking at getting the message of my current cast out to a wider range of people. The news on public radio has always been more liberal. No, I have no clue of the rules, but I do know what is required for the first round. I'm also cutting them some slack because it's the first year they have ever tried this.

I have no illusions, or stars in my eyes at this either. I'm just going to do what I love to do- talk and bring some truth to listeners.

If we want the concept of public radio to remain where it should be- in the publics control- then wouldn't this perhaps be a good thing? Besides, if it doesn't work, and it's somehow shady on the part of CPB, I'd be the first and the loudest in calling the bluff.

So what's the harm? :)

Re: Am I The Only One Not Interested In The “Public Radio” Quest? Why Is Podshow The Only One That Gets Called Evil?

Dani — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:22:25 -0000

Well to be fair, no one has given them anything yet. They are also stating that rules will be posted before the first round begins on the 16 of April.

I imagine that yes, they are working on driving traffic and interest in the contest, which is why the big online media push happened. I see no harm in that. Heck really it isn't costing anyone a dime, just perhaps some time. Time that we're spending online anyway. :-)

So, I'm willing to stick it out and see what happens. I do agree in the hope that it doesn't backfire on them, because although I have no big starry-eyed dreams of getting the show prize out of this, I know there are probably many who do.

It will be quite interesting to see how it all plays out!
~D

Re: How do you start your Podcast?

Dani — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:46:45 -0000

"From my spiderhole in Arizona, this is the Truth Seekers podcast. This episode is not brought to you today by- (promo)"

"Thanks everyone for listening, and you'll hear me again soon."

Re: Are Podcasters Slowing Down Podcasting’s Growth?

Dani — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:10:15 -0000