PC and WordPress Issues

Ahmar Wolf

As some of know, I use WordPress to host my blog and to make any changes to my WordPress account they text you a verification code. The problem is I am not getting any of their text messages, and I have sent WordPress at least 3 emails about this problem and they have never gotten back to me. Which only complicates things, since the PC I use for this blog is I might have to have it’s HDD wiped and a new OS installed or worse yet get a new PC. The problem is my OS is randomly freezing, and my PC Tech friend and I have no idea what is causing it as it has passed every scan we have thrown at it. He has one more test but we will have to see what it shows us.

Given this issue and the problems, I am facing I might have to change accounts to a different web host. But I am going to have to see what happens. This also might be my last update for hopefully a little while.

I encourage everyone to follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/Dr_Timefox for updates, either way, furry time dot net will still be active but I am unsure where as of right now.

Remembering Stan Lee and Fred Patten

Ahmar Wolf

The one thing you can say about Stan Lee that no one could argue that the man was unique.

There was and sadly only be 1 Stan Lee.

He will be missed…I kinda liked his cameos in the Marvel films.

There is a huge difference between reading the works of someone vs. actually talking to them like I did when I interviewed Fred Patten for a piece on my blog.

It was the behind the scenes stuff I wanted to include that I thought was the most interesting. It seems in his later years Fred Patten felt just plain felt overwhelmed by how the fandom grew and of also the sites like mine growing in popularity. One man operations butting heads with the Dogpatch Press and Flayrah. Mr. Patten actually wanted his reviews to be spread out among these smaller operations. But had already committed himself previously to both Dogpatch Press and Flayrah. Speaking of which I wonder like Mr. Patten did himself will these reviews still be used after his passing.

I will go on record asking that his reviews not be used. For a very simple reason, it just feels wrong.

Veteran’s Day

Ahmar Wolf

Since I have been volunteering over at the local VA Hospital here in Chicago the more and more I take the side of the Vets vs. our own government. Some might ask, Aren’t both the same? I am sorry to say the answer is a solid NO, Vets as much as our elected leaders tell us differently get the worse of it. Don’t get me wrong if they are an inpatient at the VA hospital they get great care and all their meds are 100% covered. But what I am talking about is the stuff I clearly see. The quality of care is institutional at best, you know there is sometimes a 4-hour wait or longer just to see a doctor, and getting their meds can sometimes take hours. What every Vet has ever said to me that they should get the option to see a doctor in their neighborhood. I know Trump made a big deal out of this last year when he signed that Executive Order. But the reality of it is quite different, it only applies if you live 20 or more miles away from a VA hospital, and even then everything has to be approved by a VA doctor and yes this has cost lives. But yet no one will do anything, like the food at the hospital in the cafeteria. I will admit it’s about average for any hospital…meaning if it was replaced by a McDonalds it would be a step up in quality. Nearly everything on the menu is loaded with FAT, SALT, and SUGAR and we are talking about a place where most of the patients are on special diets. You know most of the staff there gets their food delivered.

Given all the budget cuts the VA has endured it is a fact the Volunteers are taking positions that the VA staff once occupied.

But that is not what caused me to write this piece.

World War 1 Memorial Service Trump doesn’t show up because it is raining. He was the only world leader who never came. Okay, Trump supporters back him up on that.

Mario Kart Video Game Series

Ahmar Wolf

This article only covers the versions of Mario Kart that I actually played. Yes, I am aware of other versions it’s just I haven’t played them.

Mario Kart SNES

Is where the Mario Kart series started but really the only thing it has going for it is the chance to attack the other drivers and play as Nintendo characters. I know some might hate me for saying this, it’s just a fair game. Frankly, ones I played on the Genesis are far better.

Mario Kart 64 N64

To me, this is where the series we all know and love started, great tracks, some obstacles, interesting weapons in other words a REAL Mario Kart game. In fact, the only downside to this title is the number of tracks the game only has 4.

Mario Kart DS

Was my first introduction to the game, if you played any other version of Mario Kart it has the same features except for the Online play later versions had. But still, this is a great game if you have any way of playing it I highly recommend doing so.

Mario Kart 7 3DS

Without a doubt the best racer I have ever played. Tracks are amazing, weapons pure fun, controls are perfect. Really if you expect me to say anymore you need to check out YouTube and track down gameplay videos.