Dreaming – Our own personal simulator!
I've noticed over the past couple years and especially more recently, that sometimes I will continue to work on some challenge (coding/design project, school work, etc...) even while sleeping.
Quite frequently I awake only to remember bits and pieces.
Rarely can I remember the solution long enough to write it down and implement it the next day. When I have been able to, I was surprised to find out that it actually made sense. After watching this video, it seems to make more sense.
Perhaps their is a way to harness the power of our minds in a creative/productive way while we are in a seemingly useless/unproductive state. Only our loving creator knows for sure what our minds are capable of.
Hudson Valley Renegades fireworks mishap, ‘Family Guy’ edition
Found this slight modification, LOL!!
Courtesy Of: Ivan Lajara
186.365 – For Real This Time.
After Josh's first picture slicing through a Banana with a steak knife, I loaned him the knife my grandfather (Oley) and I made together. (Oley's new hobby..tool/knife making..hehe)
Leave it to Josh to make an awesome picture. Josh's inspiration is Fruit Ninja for iPhone.
(Soon to be available in HD for iPad)
“That just Happened” – Fireworks Gone Wrong!
So Andrea & I were invited to go to this baseball game w/ friends. It was a nice game, and the fireworks show afterwards will be hard to forget.
Fortunately, my friend/co-worker, Greg Goodwin, was able to start filming as soon as the first explosion happened and he was able to capture what is now my personal favorite angle of the incident.
Video Courtesy of: Gregory Goodwin (MrPezMan23)
On Friday night, July 9th, 2010, the Hudson Valley Renegades beat the Auburn Doubledays in 11 innings. The home crowd was very excited and were looking forward to the fireworks after each Friday night home game.
The outfield lights were turned off, including all other lights in the park for maximum enjoyment of the display. After perhaps 5 minutes of an amazing display, a very small ground level explosion occurred behind the outfield fence where the fireworks were originating from. A few moments later a green firework appeared to come from under the fence at ground level skipping across the outfield toward second base. The crowd reacted nervously, some screams. That is where the video picks up.
From my seat in section 305, I turned my camera on because I felt like something else might happen. Unfortunately, it did. A few moments later, another explosion occurred, rocketing a red firework toward the home plate grandstand, slamming into the window of the suites. I kept videoing, nobody seemed to be seriously injured, I could not hear any screaming or crying once the lights came on. I then evacuated as directed.
I originally posted this on CNN's iReports. I am also posting it here on YouTube for iPhone users.
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My best pal AL is getting married!
I knew the day would come. He found a sweet sister and is getting ready the big day! 
Saturday, June 12, 2010!
Algernon Banks and Alysia McFarlinThey are registered @ Bed Bath & Beyond & Target & Wal-Mart
Enjoying New York!
So we've been in Patterson, NY for 28 days so far. The weather has been different compared to back home. Lots and lots of snow, sleet, slush, and freezing temperatures. Aside from the having to get used to the weather, we are thoroughly enjoying our stay. I'll try to keep you updated.
~brandon
Blog coming back up!
In the process of breathing some life into my near dead site. Imported all the old posts from my old blog. Check back soon!
Chivalry A futile attempt by the noble class
Chivalry A futile attempt by the noble class
Written By: Brandon Fiquett
I contend that the intricate set of rules we call chivalry as personified in medieval romantic literature such as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is not only a futile attempt by the noble class to venerate themselves, but also a fictional representation of the truer abysmal reality in the late Middle Ages as undermined in the more realistic popular ballads.
Wedding Pictures Uploaded!
Just going to let everyone know I have posted a few pictures from our wedding at http://fiquett.com/sites/wedding/Photos.html. Please enjoy!
New member of the family!!
On April 14th 2007, we adopted a new member to the family! We named her "Tater Tot"! She is a miniature Schnauzer. We adopted Tater from PAW's in Columbus, she was abandoned and left unkempt and sick. She was nurtured back to good health and groomed. Visit their website today and save a dog who is in desperate need of a family! PAW's Website