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My Shriekfest 2017 Entry

I’m proud of myself for getting my short “horror / thriller” Screenplay entered into #Shriekfest 2017 (before the July 10th final deadline).

I don’t expect to have nearly the same success as #Occupants did last year, but since I’m entering into a different category, I’ll still keep my fingers crossed… 🤞 But still hoping for a little 7/7/’17 🍀 Luck! 😎

Ok, I’m back…

Hello friends,

I’ve been so busy for the past 3 years with CosmicCafeShow.com that I really have neglected this personal website, well actually both sites: AskEric.com and ERIC.fm

So, today is Sunday, January 22nd 2017 and I’m here in my home office just catching up on things and discovered that the WP hosting / DNS mapping service had been shut off, it seems they don’t even offer it anymore……

Hey friends,

Well, I was minding my own business, working, and I happened on a link to this Job Recruiting website called “HIRED.com” and I saw their tagline:

10 Minutes Could Get You 10 Job Offers from Top Tech Companies Salaries from $75,000 to $250,000 a Year

So, I figured, what harm can come, why not give it a shot also?  It took actually less than 10 minutes for me, but maybe that is…

BBC Should Fire Tony Hall – after Firing Jeremy Clarkson? Here is why…

Even a 1st year film student would know how egregiously this video was “framed” – Mr Tony Hall (or in the UK he is referred to as “Lord Hall” would have reviewed this video before allowing for its broadcast.

What is wrong with this screen-shot of the official BBC video?

Even an amateur film enthusiast probably has guessed the 2 primary “violations”:

#1 – The painting/portrait of a man’s “cock”w…

Exposed – Tesla’s New Model “X” YEA!!! (Opinion Poll Included)

I live and work in Fremont, California – near the Tesla Manufacturing Plant.

I have toured their assembly line portion of their production facility and it is truly amazing!

Take Our Poll

Hoping to sneak a peak at the long-rumored new Crossover Tesla Model “X” I had begged (and attempted to bribe) the employee who was showing me around….

Unfortunately even the promise of a full box of Girl…

You will spend more on 2014 Taxes than on your Food, Clothing and Housing – COMBINED!

Info Courtesy of the Deductr Newsletter (LINK)

Ever heard of Tax Freedom Day?

It’s the day of the year when the nation as a whole has earned enough money to pay its total annual tax bill.

The day is currently April 21st, but it has historically never been this late in the year.

In 1917, it was January 24th; World War I tax increases pushed the date out to February 8th in 1918, and then to…

BooM!!! Military’s Laser Weapon Stops A Truck

WOW!!!!  Just does not describe how awesome this “Star Trek” like Laser Weapon is!

Read & Enjoy and please don’t forget to share www.Eric.fm with your friends!  ;-)

~ Eric

Laser Weapon Stops Truck in Field Test

Laser weapon system disables truck engine | Credit: Lockheed

BETHESDA, Md., March 5, 2015 — Operating at the highest power ever documented for a system of its type, a laser weapon under…

OMG!!! I thought Apple was better than this!

Hi – I just read the following article on CNET – and I honestly thought Apple Corp was BETTER than this!

They are acting like a spoiled child who is very selfish – rather than allow their “fanboys” to select which health and fitness device they want to purchase on the Apple.com website – they have REMOVED ALL COMPETITION to their new iWatch.  Pathetic in my opinion.

What do you think?  Do you…

Can Infared Light Charge Your Mobile Device? Yes!

I currently work for a Manufacturer of Gas Ion Lasers which are used by Universities and Governments for research – when I saw this, I had to to wonder, how will this work?

From our Argon Gas Ion laser, a 647.1 nm infrared wavelength will deliver 1 watt of power from our 5 watt laser – so, about 20% efficiency.  In the article they are talking about delivering 10 watts – which I believe would be…

Peaceful Flowers in our Garden

My wife sent me this video of yellow clover flowers in our backyard garden, just a little while earlier today.

I just added a little peaceful music using the YouTUBE video editing tool – enjoy….

The Area A29 Speech Contest was held last week at Fremont’s main library!

Chief Judge’s Briefing

District 57 – Area 29 – 1st Place

Congratulations!

Never give up!  I had won my first ever Area Contest nearly 14 years ago for the “One Dollar” speech!

Then I served as an Area Governor, then as a Division Governor – making myself not eligible to compete in contests.

But now 15 years after originally joining Toastmasters, I have finally gotten around to competing again.

It has been a lot of work preparing for an International Contest Speech – but thanks to the support of my wife and also my local CitySpeech Toastmasters Club, and the advanced Speaker’s Forum Club, I was able to get back up on the horse and give it another ride!

~ Eric

ASKERIC.com is now sharing with ERIC.fm

I’m inside the new HD control booth for the Media Center’s TV Station in Palo Alto, Ca.

Hello Friends,

I’m getting tired of writing 2 separate blogs for the same person… “me” Eric Brown!!!

I’ve owned the domain ASKERIC.com since the early 1990s – yes, that was back when only 1 registrar sold them, and they cost $90/year to keep it registered!!!  Therefore will never let AskEric.com go.  :-)

But,…

Back in my early days, nearly a Decade ago with Toastmasters (in Foster City) I remember a woman who joined our club, she was so very terrified of speaking to groups that she literally trembled and shook in front of us all as she barely could get out her name, and where she worked!

After several months of hesitation, she gave her first speech, the “Ice Breaker” and we nearly needed to call the…

Enjoying Rainbows In Canada #ERIC-Acronym #ERIC.fm

I'M SHOCKED!!! Wal-Mart bans man for life for matching ads!!!

Eric’s 2-Cents: Well, it really seems obvious…… What? Wait! Are you kiddin’ me???  Hey Joe, maybe…

21 Fantastic Home Remedies for Vodka

Who doesn’t like a shot of vodka now and then?

21 Great Home Remedies using Vodka | Photo Credit:…

I think Spike TV overreacted... Over Pit and Barrel murder!

Is this just another Publicity Stunt? What if the “Pit and Barrel” Bar RescueEpisode had aired just…