So, it has been decided. Tonight at USTREAM I held a live drawing to decide who won the Sony Cyber-shot digital camera give-away. With 365 entries to the contest from over 70 entrants the contest was, dare I say, a big deal. My three daughters aided me in the drawing. The youngest shook the bag holding all the names of those entered in the contest, my middle child picked the winner, and my eldest read the name of the winner. Who won?
The Winner:
Congratulations to Loomis2!!! Loomis entered a scant '3' times and somehow pulled out the camera.
Thanks
Thanks to all of you who entered the contest. Your participation has pretty much locked that I will be able to give away some more awesome stuff, so stay tuned--k? If you do stay tuned you will be treated to awesome videos of my adorable girls being goofy and funny, hilarious articles (I am so serious) and much, much more. Look around and check out what Joeprah is about if you are a new subscriber. Read, watch and interact. Word.
Here is a list of the folks entered in the Sony Cyber-shot give-away thus far. You are all now mortal enemies. Take a good look at this list. Find your name and make sure you are down for the correct amount of entries. For instance, if you already area subscriber of Joeprah and you weren't given credit for the 3 subscriber entries--let me know. If you disagree with the amount of entries I have you down for, let me know and I will update it. Thanks!
I am in the process of retooling my site a bit and I will be adding some new features along with some of the changes. Some exciting stuff is about to be added that will make the Joeprah experience perhaps even more mediocre than before. I am obvious stoked.
The Galleries
Loomis, a Joeprah user, came up with a fantastic suggestion. Why not allow Joeprah users the privildege of uploading their own personal photos into the new "Gallery" section of Joeprah? I thought about it, and it was such a great idea that I took action--immediately. I will be creating more galleries for any registered user to upload into, but currently there is a section for "Summer Fun I," "Family Pictures I," "Pictures of You I," and "Your Best Work I." To access the galleries to upload into them, simply click on the "My Galleries" link at the top right of the Gallery Section at Joeprah (it can be found here). Uploading should be fairly self-explanatory, but that being said I am sure some folks may need assistance. If you do have problems...enter my next update.
The Forum
I have installed a new forum component. You can go the forum either at its direct link here or by visiting the forum via Joeprah.com itself. If you have any tech questions in regards to using any of the features at Joeprah.com simply go to the forum and enter your questions there. If you are a blogger and want to show of your blog or you have questions regarding blogging, check out the section in the forum dedicated to all things blog related. If you are parent seeking an outlet to vent, or ask advice of other parents on how to deal with some parenting topics that are currently confounding you, check out the section dedicated to that. There are some social sections in the forum and I hope it takes on a life of its own. If you want any new sections or if you want to be a moderator--inquire within. Basically, go, post, and interact. It should be off-da-hook. Awesome.
In addition to all my normal robust and amazingly trivial posts, I am going to post news stories, political windfalls, and or basically anything that stirs the pot so to speak that I think my readers would be interested in adding their two cents to. I would like get folks involved so they can speak their minds, find out what other people think and more or less stay informed. To kick things off in this section I would like to see what people think about this news story (I know it is a few days old, but it is still worth exploring).
The Independence Day Contest
I have been uber swamped lately and I didn't post an update, but I wanted to let those folks still in contention know where they stand as we head down the stretch. Amazingly, there has been some changes to the leaderboard. The top three bloggers up until today are:
Kim, has made some huge strides as of late and the last few days will prove to be pivotal. Some advice; digg, stumble and otherwise promote your remaining blog posts...any sort of exposure will be key. Best of luck and I can't wait to annouce the winner. At the end of the contest, I will spread link love through the valley of blogger-dom. It will be a fantastic celebration and truly there were no losers.
Newsletter
I am about to release my July Newsletter with some exciting results on how much money I made during the month of June and how I went about doing so. Are you as anxious to find out the BuzzFuse results as I am? Word.
I am leaving for Atlanta today to participate in a video shoot. Yep, you heard that right. Me. Video shoot. I am working with Graco on a great project along with some other bloggers. The project will be off the hook, by in large due to my participation, and as soon as I have time I will post all the details of both my trip and the actually project itself.
In My Stead
Over the next couple of days I leave you in the willing and capable digits of one Pete J from MyGpsCameraPhone. Pete is a close bloggy friend of mine and I trust him like I trust myself (see not very much at all). He will continue the tradition of Joeprah by delivering mediocre content. Mediocre, which Pete will assuredly exceed, will actually be a step up, so you may be begging for Pete to stay on full-time.
Contest Winner
I didn't forget. I used my webcam this morning to tape the drawing and I used one of my daughters to choose the winner. The video wouldn't upload although I tried as hard as one man can to upload it. I feel Blip.Tv was afraid of its intrinsic awesomeness, which is understandable. Anyways, you are going to have to trust me when I say that the winner was Smoochie Frog. I will post the video someday...as long as Blip allows for amazing videos to see the light of day. As for the next contest, I will post the details either when I return on Thursday or next Monday. Stay tuned as I have some amazing stuff to give away over the course of the next few weeks. I am totally serious.
I think everyone that reads my blog is a super star to some degree. First, they have put up with how quirky it is. Slow page loading times (a thing of the past I hope, see next post) and obnoxious colors--not to mention how stuck on myself (rightly so) I am. So, if you are reading this, take a bow. Now, there are some elite Joeprah followers that not only stomach my daily diatribe, but they actually think it to be noteworthy--so noteworthy in fact, that they have deemed it acceptable to don me with awards. I would like to call these folks "Super-Dee-Duper-Stars." First, I got a really cool mention from Penny over at Cafe at the End of the Universe, then HuckDoll, this was followed by Christine at Serenity How recognizing my awesomeness, and, to top it off, not one but two awards. Now, these award givers have crazy good taste and I'm just saying, "They're right to acknowledge my smooth ways." There is this rockin' award from Rachel at A Southern Fairy Tale:
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First, you might be asking yourself, “Why is this a blind movie review?”The answer is, “Seriously, it isn’t in theaters yet.So, I am reviewing totally on instinct, and trust me that’s enough”
Anyways, as you may or may not know—Harrison Ford is freakin’ old.I mean, he is what I consider old for a fist throwing, cavern jumping spelunker.Dude was born in 1942.That makes him….carry the 4….really old.He turns 66 on July 13th and part of his legacy will be an arthritic Indiana Jones flailing around against an obvious blue screen, fighting off predictable sophisticated and unsophisticated baddies, all to the worn out theme song that seems to be playing anytime I switch on the TV.No disrespect, but I am more afraid of the
Posted by Big Bad Daddy, on Tuesday May 20, 2008 , , Registered
I have to say, even though we don't have cable, I've actually seen this preview and I have to agree with you. I'm admittedly very non-discriminate when it comes to movies, go look. I actually enjoyed Die Hard 4. I went in expecting exactly what I got, complete, over-the-top ridiculousness. But this one, you're right, his days of "Punch it Chewie!" are looooonnng gone. He looked old when he did Patriot Games, which was a great movie, but it was made in 1992.
Posted by Christina G, on Tuesday May 20, 2008 , , Registered
I saw the CNN interview with HF last night and would have to agree. He needs to take the silly earring out too.
Oh, and old people aren't the only ones who drink buttermilk. Germans drink it too. They sell it at convenience stores here even. By the half-liter. Crazy!
Posted by Kat, on Tuesday May 20, 2008 , , Registered
ROFL, yes we Germans are big into buttermilk. Well I am not but anyway. Just on Sunday I was in for a treat when my husband made me watch the 2nd Indiana Jones movie on tv. To date I have managed to dodge all Indy movies, can you believe it? Those movies are a hundred years old and Harrison Ford looks way old in them. Now the hubby got me to agree to see the new movie when it comes to a theater near us (tomorrow). God help us all. I will report back on how I survived that "monumental piece of work" LOL. Pray for me please!
Posted by wornoutwoman, on Tuesday May 20, 2008 , , Registered
Yah, sixty year old cleavage makes me do a double and not in a good way. I agree wholeheartedly my friend. I'm not anxious to see this either, although love Harrison Ford. BUT you're right I'd rather remember him as an action hero from Star Wars and early Indie! I think he should stick to films that suit his stature at this point, but without whittling or whistling! LOL!
Posted by Alison, on Tuesday May 20, 2008 , , Guest
It is the old factor that is keeping me from seeing this movie. That and the outrageous movie prices and the fact that I don't have a baby sitter. But mainly the old factor!
Posted by NukeDad, on Tuesday May 20, 2008 , , Registered
Did you hack into my brain while I was asleep? Did you unleash some Joeprah "insecta-bots" like in The Matrix? My post today is very similar. Love your top 9. See Ya!
Posted by MileHighDad, on Tuesday May 20, 2008 , , Registered
So what you are saying is, don’t even wait for it to be released on DVD. It is not even worthy of holding the stalest of Micro’s? Although DVD’s do make a good Micro coaster! BTW, is there an ultra babe starring opposite him who think he’s “the cat’s meow”? Dang, better watch it, that phrase may just have to be added to your list! Are my Depends showing? -MileHighDad http://www.milehighdad.com/
Posted by allie bear, on Tuesday May 20, 2008 , , Registered
This post makes so much more sense now that I am sober. Funny stuff, Joe, but you know what is even more funny? Your google ad at the bottom on the page is for Fandango, to buy tickets to Indiana Jones....lmao.
Posted by Heather, on Tuesday May 20, 2008 , , Guest
Really? I smell Academy Award, at least in the Special Effects category. After all, they will have to pull some pretty fancy feats to make Harrison Ford look even remotely capable of Indiana-type exploration.
Posted by matt, on Wednesday May 21, 2008 , , Guest
Hey, man....even if Han IS a fossil, its still got to be better than half, no, most of the crap out there today. The last movie I paid money to see was Semi-Pro. Dear God. My wife and I get the chance to see, like, one movie a year, and we picked that.
Posted by Mama Bear, on Thursday May 22, 2008 , , Registered
If I see it, which I have a feeling Mr. Husband is planning that we will be, I know that I am watching for that young Shia myself, now he is vute and still young....shhh, so I'd be robbing a cradle, can't that be our secret? Oh, and just as a Scout note, we highly do not recomment combining whittling and napping.
Posted by Crunchy Carpets, on Friday May 23, 2008 , , Registered
So what does he do instead? Bangs skinny broads and gets his ear pierced.
The movie will suck. They will only win people over with the nostalgia factor..and they lost that when they re-released Raiders as "INDIANA Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" - wtf??
This is from the man who made Han shoot first with an actor who decided that Jack Ryan wouldn't like guns. Riiight.
He lost me a long time ago..but will go see the movie anyway..for that damm nostalgia thing.
And then rant and rave about how INSANE Spielberg and Lucas really are.
It's the cycle of consumerism. See, you're born, you become a high spending teenager who is constantly building "the best memories of your life", and then when you get older and actually have your own money to spend (i.e. more than when you were a teenager), they get you to spend it for nostalgia's sake.
Case in point: first came Star Wars, then comes Inbanana Jones, and then comes NEW! Star Wars, and then comes NEW! Inbanana Jones.
And then the Spice Girls came back and New Kids on the Block realized they were about to miss their opportunity to cash in on the "wish I was young again" fest. Hell, even Smashing Pumpkins came back (badly).
Posted by Birdie, on Thursday May 29, 2008 , , Registered
Whew! Why all the hate Joe? I lurve me some Indie. Okay, so I hated the aliens...and the swinging on the vines with the monkeys, but that wasn't Harrison Ford's fault.
we saw this last night and up until the part about aliens i actually enjoyed it. why'd they have to ruin it with aliens...you know who's to blame for that, don't you? george lucas. he was wanting even more alien-related theme than there was already. good grief!
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Yah, sixty year old cleavage makes me do a double and not in a good way. I agree wholeheartedly my friend. I'm not anxious to see this either, although love Harrison Ford. BUT you're right I'd rather remember him as an action hero from Star Wars and early Indie! I think he should stick to films that suit his stature at this point, but without whittling or whistling! LOL! 
So what you are saying is, don’t even wait for it to be released on DVD. It is not even worthy of holding the stalest of Micro’s? Although DVD’s do make a good Micro coaster! BTW, is there an ultra babe starring opposite him who think he’s “the cat’s meow”? Dang, better watch it, that phrase may just have to be added to your list! Are my Depends showing? 
