Hello Everyone,

Spoon, from Season 1 Of Vh1's The pickup Artist, was nice enough to let me interview him. Enjoy the read!

• What is your idea of a perfect date?
--- A date that’s as random as I am. I like to pickup my date on my vintage motorcycle. It’s a great way to get close and really enjoy the surroundings. Oregon is a beautiful state. We would just ride around exploring new areas. Sometimes I like to stop and just check out a new restaurant and see what kind of DELIOUS foods they have. Well, ok sometimes the food is shit. :)

• How would you describe your ideal dream woman?
--- Tara, you are my idea dream woman. And I’m dead serious. I like gals who are down to earth, clever, kind hearted and have a great sense of humor. It’s really similar to who I am. But sadly we could never be. Jdog already said he has dibs on you first. Hahaha. I love that guy.

• What person living today do you most relate to and why?
--- I would have to say Jdog (Co-Host of Vh1 The Pickup Artist Season 1). After I left the show Jdog really showed some heart and character. He really wanted to help me change my life. So for a month he coached me (for free which would normally cost a lot) 1 on 1 and turned my life around. A lot of people don’t even recognize me anymore. I dress differently, talk deeper, and lost a lot of weight, covered with tattoos and piercings and exude personality. Plus we have the same taste in women :)

• What was your experience with women before being on The Pickup Artist Season 1?
--- I was a geeky guy who played video games pretty much all day. My social life was non existent. I was pretty damn depressed. Innocent and naïve, I had no concept whatsoever on how to be around women. I just plain didn’t know what to do. PERIOD! I wanted a girlfriend or a female I could hangout with, but didn’t know how I would meet them or attract them. I attempted to pick up women. I would always start out by saying something funny. I thought if I could just make them laugh all the time they would like me. I found out that in doing so I was only seen as entertainment for them. I would provide them with humor while other guys would come in with their confident, smooth demeanor and sweep them away right before my very eyes.

• What went through your mind when you were picked to be on the show? What were your expectations?
--- I was totally blown away when I found out I was picked. It was always a dream of mine to be on TV. I wasn’t sure what to expect from it at first till I was actually on the show. But I knew that I needed this to change and grow as a person. I knew I was an amazing guy. I just didn’t know how to show it.

• How did it feel to go into the club that first night in Austin?
--- It was horrible. It’s like you got into a car accident and then another car hits and then another hits, and another hits, etc... The longer I stayed in there the more I panicked. I’m not really the club type of guy. In the past I wouldn’t stay any longer then 10 min in a club. It’s generally not the type of people I would want to meet or get to know.

• When we were in the club that second night and you froze up, what exactly were you thinking at that moment?
--- I kind of blanked out and didn’t know what to do. Thinking about it now and I don’t really have words to describe it. But I do remember you (Tara) coming and giving me the support and motivation that I needed for that one moment. That made a huge difference for me and I was able to talk to a group of women successfully. I felt alive. I didn’t think something like that would be fun and exciting.

• Do you regret your decision to leave the show?
--- Yes, very much. BUT that’s only because I’m not the same person who left the show. Back at that time it was the right choice. The pressure of being on TV and doing what I feared most really put a lot of stress on me mentally. The pace was to fast for real change. I really want another chance to show everyone that I didn’t fail at change. I really feel that I actually changed the most.

• If you could go back and do it again, would you? What would you do differently?
--- I would do it in a heart beat. The energy I would give out. The confidence would be at a whole new level. I want that second chance on TV again to show change and to help change other people’s lives. But mostly because I want guys who were like me to know there is hope. Plus I wouldn’t have held back at wanting to fight Kosmo. I don’t like the punk ass or how fake he was on the show.

• How is your love-life and experience with women now?
--- Fantastic. I usually try and go on a date with someone new each week. I work at a jewelry booth at the Saturday Market here in Portland selling handmade women’s jewelry. So I interact with women a lot and it’s a great place for me to expand my experience with women. I get numbers all the time. Some have even bought me lunch.

• Do you think that the being on the show and learning pick-up made you change your personality?
--- My personality is still the same. I didn’t really get the chance to express who I was when I was on the show. Being shy and nervous kept my true personality on pause. Thanks to Jdog I can be who I am. Myself! I am a guy who loves women.

• How is your life now, a year after the show?
--- Looking back on myself then and who I have become now it brings a tear to my eye due to how much I’ve changed. I am definitely more confident and secure in who I am. I am not afraid to show my sensual side, I am more ‘touch’ oriented and I am definitely more comfortable around women.

• Boldest Pick-Up move?
--- Here is the scene. A beautiful, dark haired, fair skinned woman who looked like she was from Europe is sitting in this vegetarian restaurant. I approach her and begin…

Me: The falatio here is great. I know an even better spot for it.
Her: *pause*
Me: It’s right down the street.
Her: *pause* Don’t you mean ‘falafel’?
Me: Isn’t that what I’ve been saying? What does falatio mean?
Her: That you know a great place for oral sex down the street.
Me: Shit!

• What advice would you give the new guys on Season 2 of The Pickup Artist?
--- Have fun and enjoy.

• What would you tell guys out there who have difficulty with women and are in the same position that you were once in?
--- If you really want to change your life you have to really want it and be ready to work for it. Commit to the change and make it happen. Contact Jdog at http://www.myspace.com/artistjdog or http://www.askjdog.com and ask for some personal help. He wants to help and I know he will help you.

• Closing thoughts . . .
--- If you have any questions on what I have been doing exactly to change my life. Leave me a message on my MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/iknowspoon because now you can say you know Spoon.

Thanks Spoon! Keep up the amazing self work!

XOXO,
~Tara

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(a) It is always a hassle to visit at&t website & check my account information. it is a huge problem for me as I used to forget my password (even now i do not remember my password)

(b) I lost my cell phone & gone with the wind was my valuable contact information.

(c) Remembering the bill date is not my cup of tea. I set up reminders in I-cal, on my mobile, i also have a post-it on my desktop.

So, I wanted a genie to help me organize my life. But as I am not Alladin I had to think of something else. So here it is... A widget for my desktop. I am sure all of you will realize how handy this could be.

Concept:

A desktop widget by at&t (can be developed by any network provider) that enables you to sync your cellphone account from the at&t website to this widget. This widget effortlessly keeps you updated about your minute / data usage. My widget will come equipped with "Live Chat", "Phone book" & "Payment Reminder".

(a) Live Chat: at&t make their customer service right at your desktop!

(b) Phone book: Allows you to sync your contact list directly into this widget!

(c) Payment reminder: Option to set payment reminders

Benefits to the customers:

(a) Live Chat: Hassle free clarification of my doubts.

(b) Phone book: Safeguards valuable information from loss or damage.

(c) Payment reminder: keeps your mind (& may be credit history) fit & fine.

My widget:

[caption id="attachment_304" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="sign in to your account"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_305" align="aligncenter" width="202" caption="check your minutes / data usage"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_306" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="click on the at&t logo & explore the widget!"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_307" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="click on 'customer service' for a for a "Live Chat" with at&t representatives. "][/caption] [caption id="attachment_308" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="click on 'my phone book' to explore your contact list from your cell phone. (connect your phone to sync)."][/caption] [caption id="attachment_311" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="designed & conceptualized by Anish Shah (thats me)"][/caption]

I believe this widget is a novel idea & creates a win-win situation for both subscribers & the company (in this case at&t).  For people who share my problems will love this widget, people who don't will still appreciate this. There are thousands widgets developed everyday, but widgets that really adds value & help me make my life more organized stay on my desktop.

This widget can be used by any network provider & expect to gain positive reviews on their commitment towards making lives of their subscribers simple. This small widget also increase the brand exposure as the widget remains on their subscriber's desktop. To satisfy a marketer to invest in this widget, let me share that this widget can also be used as a potential platform to source out 'promotional messages' directly on the widget (but, pleaseee without intruding our privacy. Otherwise you will destroy the whole purpose of this widget).

Disclaimer: Over the years my innovative nature has come up with hundreds of ideas, but this is the first time I have actually spend some time & executed this. It would be great if you can leave your valuable comment on this post.

]]> http://pickuptara.wordpress.com/2008/10/11/129/ Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:11:45 +0000 pickuptara http://blog.pickuptara.com/2008/10/11/129/ Tara of VH1's The PickUp Artist and PickUpTara.com Interviewed by 104.1 Jack FM PART 2

Tara of VH1's The PickUp Artist and www.PickUpTara.com is interviewed by 104.1 Jack FM (www.1041jackfm.com) Part 2 of Minneapolis Minnesota. Tara discusses the second season of The PickUp Artist, explains what her website www.pickuptara.com is about and gives a special shout out to Mystery and Matador!

Intan: "Dah baca novel Twelet blom?"
Gill: "Hah? Apaan?
Citra: "Toilet."
Gill: "ih! Apaan tuh?!"
Citra: *cekikikan..*
Intan: "Bukaaaaaan! Bukan toilet! Novel.. Novel Twilight."
Gill: "Oooo. Hahaha. Gw kirain beneran Toilet loh."

Yak, temen-temen emang lagi pada tergila-gila sama novel Twilight sekarang. Dan filmnya juga bakal diputer di bioskop di bulan November nanti.

Twilight sendiri bercerita tentang manusia yang jatuh cinta dengan vampir. Tetapi novel karya Stephenie Meyer ini ceritanya dikemas secara modern dan kayaknya terdiri dari 3 seri. Ada yang judulnya New Moon sama Eclipse kalo gak salah. Tadi sempet liat yang buku versi bahasa Inggrisnya New Moon sama Eclipse ini di Kinokuniya.

Yaaah.. saya mah nonton filmnya aja lah ntar. Atau minta didongengin temen juga boleh. Agak males baca novel. Tebel, tulisan semua.. Mata ini sudah lelah.

8O

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* Free PC-to-PC calls* — regular phones for dirt cheap
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* Instant messaging
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* Share IMs from your mobile phone
* Share live video with your webcam
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Voici un club qui s'adresse à tous les propriétaires de chats, nommé Un amour de Chat.

Il a été créé sous l'impulsion d'un consortium, de marques bien connues : Whiskas®, Sheba®, Perfect Fit™, Kitekat®, Catsan®.

Cela semble une pratique en vogue en ce moment, il fait bon séduire les maîtres et maîtresses d'animaux domestiques, marché porteur et juteux si on en croit les divers reportages et articles à ce sujet.

Au menu, plein d'informations pratiques et utiles, des photos, des témoignages et des offres promotionnelles (bons de réduction, échantillons), comme par exemple pour ce mois-ci :

• 1 Eur de réduction sur la gamme des sachets fraicheur Whiskas®
• 1 Eur de réduction sur un produit Perfect Fit™

Enfin, l'inscription est bien sur gratuite, et peut être annulée à tout moment.

baton_rougeman2004: Shepherd TX,
Amanda Mae: uhmmmm ok
baton_rougeman2004: U
baton_rougeman2004: UR HOT
Amanda Mae: ty
baton_rougeman2004: WHERE U LIVE AT
Amanda Mae: I am in DFW
baton_rougeman2004: U WANT TO
Amanda Mae: huh?
baton_rougeman2004: U SCARED TO
Amanda Mae: I have no idea what you are talking about
baton_rougeman2004: INPERSON
Amanda Mae: uhmmm i do not know you and I get reuglar sex so I do not have to meet strangers
baton_rougeman2004: SO
Amanda Mae: so i do not need to meet some weirdo I have never met

acessen o site:

www.habbo.com.br

inglês:

www.habbo.com

Fonte: JonasBrasil.com (menos os sites)

Oh yea, here's mine,

Kiq Roqz Graphiqz

Vue sur le site animal-sans-foyer.ch, voici Blue, un beau siamois de type ancien, seal-point, né aux environs de 2004 qui doit pouvoir sortir et/ou profiter d'un jardin. Il est affectueux et préfèrerait ne pas avoir à partager son/sa futur(e) maître(sse).

Wonderful pics! Deep info on characters and plot information were given on Star Force 3:

1. The game will feature 150 standard cards (ooh big shock their lol), 45 Mega cards, and 10 giga

2. Characters Corvus and Virgo are corrupted with "Noise" and are with the bad guys

3. The evil organization this time is called "the dealers"

4. Queentia a human and Virgo can Wave change and become Queen Virgo, they are water element(the picture with the water dragon above is them)

5. Jack and Corvus can Wave change and become Jack Corvus, they are fire element

6. Another character is called "Mister King" a super genius

7. Black Ace: Your folder changes while in this form, you give double the damage with the Omega-Xis attack, your buster level is at max,Auto Lock On, Air Shoes, Float Shoes, Quick Gauge, NFB is Black End Galaxy

8. Red Joker: Your folder changes while in this form, you give double the damage with the Omega-Xis attack, you buster level is at max, Super Armor, Status Guard, NFB: Red Gaia Eraser

9. (to let all know the order of the noise forms were change, none of us were correct as far as guessing) I will now list the forms, but there is an old concept coming back from Star Force 2 where you will be able to mix two forms of noise together!! Here is the list:

Black Ace Noise Changes:

A. Libra Noise will be dual fire/water element, weak against Breaking, 10+ damage to fire and aqua cards, 5% HP recovery when using non-elemental cards, his charged shot becomes "Side Spread", NFB: "Meteorite Barrage"

B. Corvus Noise will be Fire type, weak against Aqua, 30+ damage to fire cards, he is immune to poison panels, has HP bugs, or the Black Hole card, his charged shot becomes "Shocking Flare", NFB: "Atomic Blazer"

C. Cancer Noise will be Aqua type, is weak against Elec, 30+ damage to aqua cards, aqua cards will encase the opponent in a bubble, his charged shot becomes "Bubble Shoot", NFB: "Dynamic Wave"

D. Gemini Noise will be Elec type, is weak aginst Wood, 30+ to elec cards, his swords will paralyze, he gains the ability to use the Tag system from Battle Network 6 when equipped, his charged shot becomes "Rocket Knuckle", NFB: "Thunderbolt Blade"

E. Ophiuchus Noise will be Wood type, is weak against Fire, 20+ damage to wood cards, his non-elemental cards will confuse opponents, he is immune to confusion or blindness, his charged shot becomes "Green Shot", NFB: "Elemental Cyclone"

Red Joker Noise Changes:

A. Cygnus Noise will be Wind type, he is weak against swords, 10+ to non-elemental cards, 30+ to wind cards, Air Shoes, Float Shoes, his charged shot becomes "Feather Vulcan", NFB: "Meteorite Barrage'

B. Ox Noise will be Fire type, he is weak against aqua, 50+ to fire cards, Super Armor, Auto-Lock on non-elemental Break cards, his charged shot becomes "Heat Cannon", NFB: "Atomic Blazer"

C. Virgo Noise will be Aqua type, he is weak against elec, 30+ to aqua cards, he is immune to freezing and bubbling, his charged shot becomes "Aqua Wave", NFB: "Dynamic Wave"

D. Crown Noise will be Elec type, he is weak against wood, 20+ to elec cards, he can summon a special card each turn, non-elemental cards can inflict blindness, his charged shot is "Plasma Shot", NFB: "Thunderbolt Blade"

E. Wolf Noise will be Wood type, he is weak against fire, 10+ to wood cards, 30+ to sword cards, Quick Gauge, Auto-lock on for wood cards, his charged shot becomes "Shock Claw", NFB: "Elemental Cyclone"

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The video game will come with voice chat which is featured on wifi, not much info was given on it.
If you do not have brothers (besides the game given brothers) you can battle someone on wifi and get a rival card which works just like a brother card.

Well that's is for now, will post more when more information comes out! =D

Check out this wallpaper update!!

And New Trailer English Subbed!