Rio Grande Valley's Raw Talent: American Idol Auditions

I have come across some auditions online of people from the RGV that auditioned for American Idol. American Idol held first time ever online auditions for  Season 10. call backs are nov 2-4 Auditions are currently now closed. Here's a list of those valley residents giving it their all for the title. Please leave feedback/ratings. I will keep track of these individuals, and see who makes it. Enjoy!

Video: Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning - Audition

David Garcia, 25 - Mission: "I feel I could be the next American Idol because I have been singing since I was very small, singing is my life. I have so much respect and love for music, it would be an honor for me to show the world what I can do."

Video #1: Xtreme - More Than Words - Audition #1

Video #2: I Believe I Can Fly - R. Kelly - Audition #2

Daniel Andres Garza, 24 - Mission: "I am the next American Idol because singing if the first and last thing I think about everyday. I've been told that I have so much raw talent but haven't been given the chance to hone in on my skills. An Idol should be fearless, confident, and have one thing that defines you (other than singing) and for me that's my heritage. It's about time that a Latino won, and given then chance, I know I can be the first!"

 Video: Maroon 5 - This love - Audtion 
Toniie Ortiiz, 17 - McAllen: "I should be the next American Idol because I feel like I have what it takes to make it in this competition. I strongly believe in myself and in my talent. This is the greatest opportunity for me to prove to myself and to everyone else that dreams do come true for anyone with hard work and dedication. I am willing to work hard for it and hope to learn much more. I have a good voice, and an even greater personality. Singing is something that I love to do ever since I was a little boy."

Video: Home - Daughtery - Audition
Daniel Rodriguez, 23 - McAllen: "My names Daniel Rodriguez. I'm 23 years old. Its been my dream as long as i can remember to be a ble to make music. Its the only thing i think about when people ask me what do I wanna do with the rest of my life. I think that if i were to be on american idol I would be able to realize whether that dream is ever going to come true or not. I know that I would put all my heart into it and wouldnt give up. I would push and push myself until I get to where i need to be. Please give me the opportunity."

                

                                       

Video: Maroon 5 - This Love - Audition

Jessica Eriksen, 17 - Brownsville: "I have been sining since i was seven in front of people, and i really believe i can make and be on the American Idol. I would love it if you can help make my dream come true."

Video: God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You - N'Sync - Audition

 Rebekah Lawrence, 19 - Brownsville: "Hi my names Rebekah with a k. first of all i would like to thank all of you for letting me have this opportunity. Singing is my passion I sing 24 7 whether its in the shower or in the car or just showing off with my friends however i have never had no more than six of an audience. That's why i would like to know if i have what it takes if i can be the next American idol."

Video: I Believe I Can Fly - R.Kelly - Audition
Severiano Lopez - Brownsville, Tx: "I believe i should be the next american idol because you are what you believe in .......period."

Video: Hemmorage - Fuel - Audition
Rich Jade, 28 - Brownsville: "My life has beed leading me up to one thing Expressing my self thru my voice.Want to release my soul upon the world and make it a better place thru song and harmony" - Sincerly Rich J







Video: Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers - Audition
Ryan Moore, 24 - Brownsville: "I have always dreamed of being the next American Idol ever since the start of the show. I have watched the show and thought maybe that I might have a chance to make it. I have always dreamed of being an artist that people can look to and have somebody that can be a true role model for their life. I come from a Christian background and I went to college for music in Sydney, Australia. I have been through my own personal storms and I hope that would help somebody out there who is hurting in life!"
 

Video: Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers - Audition
Javier Guerrero, 18 - Edinburg: "I've been such a huge fan of the show for a really long time I just wanted to give it a shot. The way I see it is that I have nothing to lose by trying and you never know anything can happen :D I also want Randy Jackson to refer to me as Dog."

Read more: Sunday Morning - Maroon 5 - Audition
Keith Kern, 25 - McAllen: "Sometimes a dream is all you have and as you go through life, its what gets you through to the next stop. The dreams of one day singing in front of a big crowd have always motivated me. Now I share those dreams with my beautiful wife, as we prepare to welcome our son into the world. All i can hope is to be able to share those dreams with him as well."

Video: Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf - Audition
Christa De Los Santos, 26 - Los Fresnos: "I feel I'm the next American Idol because I have what it takes. If chosen, I will give it my all. I believe GOD made this opprtunity possible to show the world of my GOD given talent." - Thank you, Christa De Los Santos

Video: Kryptonite - 3 Doors Down - Audition

Justin Duran, 17 - Raymondville: "My name is Justin Duran and I think i should be the next american idol because music is my passion."

Smoked Tofurkey Montana

Who said eating vegetarian is boring, and hard??  Anyhow, best built sandwich EVER! I know you're just dying to know what's in it. So I'll tell you ... It's not as easy as going thru drive thru and ordering a Tofurkey Sandwich or what have you. We do hope it happens soon tho! Start a Revolution!

Breakdown Layering:

Bread - Olive Oil, S&P, Parmesan

3-slices  MuensterCheese

3-slices Fakin' Bacon

1/2 -slices Avacado

1 tbs Ranch Dressing

Bean Sprouts

4-slices Tofurkey

Bread - Olive Oil S&P, Parmesan

Instruction:
First grab some Ciabatta Bread. Brush olive oil on the ouside buns lightly and inside of both buns. Also, sprinkle Black Pepper, Salt, and Parmesan Cheese to inside buns. Done. Now lay bread halfs face open.

Next, Oil a Griddle or Skillet and lay pieces of  Fakin' Bacon(Organic Smoky Tempeh Strips-soybeans and organic brown rice) down.

As you're cooking them, lay your Tofurkey on the grill and warm it up a little. Remove. Place on bottom bun, and add Slices of Muenster cheese on to top bread.

Next, remove bacon from skillet, place on top of cheese (top bun). Place Avacado slices down on bacon, and right after this grab some ranch and spead on of avacado.

Layer Bean sprouts, and close sandwich up.

Place Sandwich in panini press or use a foreman grill. Spray inside of grill or brush on olive oil. Let sandwich get toasted and melty and bada-bing you got yourself a Smoked Tofurkey Montana!

Jackass 3D "I Fuckin' Hate You Guys!" **SPOILER**

Watching Jackass 3D is like a bad drug habit you can't kick. You want some more, and you just can't get enough. You know its wrong, you know it will make you sick, you know you will be rolling on the ground laughing! Johnny Knoxville and company do it once more as they come together pulling stunts on ranches, lakes, above-the-ground swimming pools, on the set or office no land is safe!

Pieces of shit and dildos flying at your face, not the 3D experience you were expecting?

Jason Acuna AKA Wee-Man is such a sport he gets down and performs a 69 with Preston Lacy!

Johnny Knoxville comes alive dressed like an old man, getting away with so much shit, like kissing his "grandaughter" and "crashing" thru a window pane at a dealership with a scooter!

How can you not laugh when you have a whole bunch of midgets in one room? The fun will escalate as these midgets barge into a bar as a gang, police men, and paramedics.

Super glue should never be applied to skin but these jackass's dare to push the limit even further as Bam Magera superglues his palms to his fathers chest. There is a look of disgust as Bam detaches his palms as they start calling him, "Hairy Hands".

What's to expect when you're looking at your friend about to hit you with a baseball on your nut sack? Steve-o begins whining, "Oh Fuck, Why do I have to be Steve-o?".

Super glue, with a side of  taser/cattle prod taser obstacle course and a large constant public urination and anything fecal shake please? My friend is going to have, Chris Pontius penis bat practice and an X-tra Large bungee shit stunt to end it all!

There is the other side tho, and these guys are really getting hurt out there. Its amazing to see them get up right after the most gruesome stunts. Johnny Knoxville takes some hits as he gets rushed by a bull and he also drives a jet ski over some bushes and lands very badly. Bam Magera is thrown into a pit of snakes and cries for the second time in Jackass history. Lamborghini Tooth Pull, has to be the worst, it sounds like what it really is.

Snipping Tool: Print Screen on Windows 7

It all started because I wanted to use the Prt Sc button on my Sony Vaio laptop running Windows 7, and could not get it to work, at the same time, I went into accessories and came upon Snipping Tool!

These combinations failed:

Ctrl + Fn + Prt Sc

Fn + Prt Sc

Ctrl + Prt Sc + Insert

Fn + Alt + Prt Sc

Solution:
Start Menu --> All Programs --> Accesories --> Snipping Tool --> New (Pull Down Arrow)

You can now choose to snip the page and get a Free Form Snip, just use your cursor to cut out the section you need a screen shot of. I provided a sample below:

You can also choose to perform a retangular section, like the example below:

 

 

Other Options include Window Snip and, Full Page Snip. Even an option to send it off in an email, that is of course if you do not need to perform any editing to your selection.

Once you have selected the section you want to crop out go to:
Select File-->Save  As --> File type-->chose save as .png, .jpeg, .gif, or single file (HTML).

After, if no editing is needed just upload them to whatever source you needed them for in the first place, or open them up in a photo editor, fix them up and post as normal. Its so easy even a 5th grader could do it, lol. Some probably could!

You have other option under Snipping Tool, such as you can change color of your free form pen. Also, you have the option to Highlight important details and a handy eraser for mistakes. Here is a sample below where I have Highlighted the words "Edit HTML":

 

Now you can enjoy screen shots and you didn't even have to download any extra software, beautiful!

Russel Brand Snot Bottle?

This picture was taken on the shoot for Arthur remake of the classic comedy. Filming on Park Avenue, and East 42nd St in New York. Look at the look on the girls face she is like, "EWWWW"

Why is my blog named, On Strike, On the Clock?

You're probably wondering why this blog is names, "On Strike, On the Clock"...

My name is Becky, and for the past 4 years I sold my self to this devil of a company. When things at work aka financial situation at work started to go downhill, I started going on strike, on the clock. I wouldn't answer calls, make log reports, clean, etc. I figured if the man was trying to get me, then I only had to fight harder to be one step ahead of the man. DAMN THE MAN!

I started this blog to keep me busy the long hours of work, although I was never able to build it up while I was there. Shortly after getting inspired by my work situation to start a blog, I resigned at my job. I now have had time to work on it, and hope to improve it throughout time. I wanted to put out videos and information on sand boarding, but I'm just interested in so much crap, that its pretty much spilling the overload into these pages. Its a contradiction in itself, from the name to the content of the page, I eventually will update daily but for now, getting the right layout and look and feel of the blog just right.

How to open an elevated prompt command: Hosts File, Access Denied

Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
 
Error:
Access to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ hosts was denied

Solution:
1) Start --> search box--> type: cmd.exe

2) Select cmd, and Run as admistrator

3) type: cd\windows\system32\drivers\etc

example: c:\users\johns\cd\windows\system32\drivers\etc, and press enter following this for next step

4) type: notepad hosts

5) Edit file & Save

You will use elevated Command Prompt whenever you need to do some administrative tasks.

Tip!:

• Solution is for administrator accounts, not standard accounts. For standard accounts you will need the adminstrator account passwordto elevate prompt command

"What Is A Hooker?"

D.A.R.Y.L. - 1985 - 80's Science Fiction Thriller - Director, Simon Wincer (Free Willy, The Phantom) 

I have waited so long to come across this movie again. When I was a child I would watch it over and over. I just knew he was a robot kid & I thought it was badass that he could fly a plane. Didn't realize he had been dropped off in the intro by a kidnapper. Didn't understand why or how he could play that video game so fast. I didn't know that he could record in his memory & could be reviewed like a video later. So many things were oblivous to me as a child that I now as an adult can understand by watching this

Sandboarding at SPI - Video Compilation

When Does Karma Kick In?

Karma Police : RadioHead


When does karma kick in? After you get to a certain age are eligible for Karma?
What age in your opinion is reasonable for Karma to occur?

Whats your earliest thought of a situation where you remember karma happening?

This song Karma Police By Radiohead has to be on my top ten songs. The first line, "Karma Police arrest this man" makes me ask instantly, what could this man have done, or what things have I done? Then a sudden frustration with understanding the man, with the lines "He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge, He's like a detuned radio."

I love the imagery as well in the line, "Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
And we have crashed her party." You see how society is affected by history.

And then Karma yells, "This is what you get". And at this point in the song, Yorke's voice is so emotional, you feel relief singing, "This is what you get when you mess with us..."

By the end of the song, you realize things you may have said, things you may have done, "For a minute there,Ii lost myself, I lost myself....".
Great sad song...