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| Welcome to MartinsQuest. This is the fun and personal website of Martin Braithwaite. In addition to this page, be sure to also explore the vast array of interlinking sites that Martin has designed. Enjoy! |
| NEWS ARCHIVE:
July 20th, 2002 - Aug 11th, 2003
August 11th. My pickiness in eating is near legendary...loathing both vegetables and vegetarians. Not blind to the reality of its more healthful nature, I guess I'm just venting at my own ignorant stubbornness. Here are some items that I would eat: August 10th. I hope that everyone likes the new entry portal to MartinsQuest. August 10th. A comprehensive review/summary/analysis of my first Canadian Bahá'í Summer School is on the way. I have to figure out how I'll present any non-complimentary thoughts while accurately maintaining the immense feeling of fun and fulfillment that I enjoyed. Incidentally, the host, who took a bazillion pictures, (a 'bazillion' is a billion times a billion) will be sending them to me on CD in 2 weeks or so for me to post exclusively on this website. Update: 295 pictures are on their way as I write this. Update: 295 corrupted pictures just arrived. August 8th. So I'm off to Bahá'í Summer School until Sunday, but I'll leave you with a funny commercial (6.5MB - MOV encoding). Enjoy! August 7th. I just bought three domain names including: August 7th. I updated a few things on the Philosophical page and added a 'Time Machine' on this page right under the menu to the left, which details what I will be doing. August 6th. I just spent a whopping 18+ hours on the 4,500+ word write-up for how ROBSI summer camp went. This is a must see! Please read this before asking me anything about the camp! It's all here! August 5th. In case you didn't know...with my brothers in Florida with my dad and my momz gone to Europe for 2 weeks, I'll be home alone for quite some time.
July 25th. Here are some funny videos to enjoy while I'm away at camp for a week. I'm coming back on August 2nd. To download, right click on the file name and select "save target as." CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE July 23rd. I just finished a fierce battle of a tennis match with Lester, who although playing for only a year, put up quite a resistance. After this 6-1, 6-2 victory, it is time to humble Joubin, who has been all talk about his crushing forehand and dominant backhand. I can't wait to show him Big Bertha, my patented 110+ mile an hour, bone-crushing serve. Update: e-mail to Joubin,
Update: I created 3 absolutely hilarious morphs, and asked those depicted for blessings to post it. Below is the e-mail I sent, and the responses I got: Dear xyz, Outcome: Update: I have pre-permission from 4 people, and
tentative permission from a forth secured. Look for something around
August 10th. If you would like to be morphed, please
let me know. Latest comment: "Morph it up, baby. preferably with some
fly honies..." July 22nd. I was shocked to find out that Dr. David Kelly, a weapons expert educated at Oxford, who was the focus of international stir and under heavy pressure from the British Government and BBC, was a Bahá'í. Barnabas Leith, the secretary of the National Assembly of the Bahá'ís in the UK said Bahá'ís members would be praying for Dr Kelly, his wife, eldest daughter Sian, 32, and twins Ellen and Rachel, 30. Read news articles on the subject: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
July 22nd. From July 26th - August 2nd, I'll be serving as a teacher/counselor at ROBSI summer camp themed: Becoming Leaders of Spiritual Renewal. Although I have to prepare a decent amount of material for the program, I am looking forward to this novel nature-filled, privation-stricken, spiritually-themed experience. July 17th. Some time before the expiration of this weekend, I will drop the latest iteration of MarryMartin.com. Update: this portion is live! July 12th. In response to the flood of interest I've been receiving, everything related to building momentum now has it's own page. July 11th. "On the evening of July 1st a bunch of us gathered for a little picnic, where we ate, played games, laughed, and were treated to an spectacular fireworks display. For all you who were there, thanks for making the evening so much fun...and all of those who weren't there, you were missed and we hope to see you at next year's picnic. These pictures give you a little taste of that wonderful evening." -Arash. July 11th. Vafa and I
have been arguing for about 2 weeks about whether LXG (League of
Extraordinary Gentlemen) would be a must-watch for the summer. I staunchly
believed it was going to tank and expressed my dis-interest in even seeing
it, whereas he was so hyped you couldn't smack the silly grin off his
face. Today I received this terse e-mail: July 8th. So I'm thinking that while the CARDevotionals are on hiatus over the summer that I could start a new blend of Web Design Devotionals which combine prayers with lessons on web design. If you are remotely interested, or know a friend who might be, please let me know. July 7th. What is the world coming too? Another cryptic message, but this time on the Philosophical page.
July 7th. I'm taking Ruhi Book 3: Teaching Children's
June 29th. What a great Weekend! Not only did the weekend activities go great (they really did), but we now have a new bachelorette with her own downloadable wallpaper! June 29th. On July 2nd at 12:00 noon in SilverCity, a few of us will be seeing T3. RSVP or just show up. Those coming that I know of: Martin, Vafa, Justin, Gordon...you!? June 26th. All the information for this weekend's Sports day and CARDevotional is now posted on the "Beat of Ottawa." June 22nd. Great things are in the works for MarryMartin.com. June 22nd. There was a great fund-raiser in the park in sector 7 today: $5 for Persian food and swarms of people. I even managed to get a tackle football game together with 10 people, including 6 girls (some pre-pubescent). In the end I felt that I owned Shameem, burning him on several occasions, whereas he felt his team had rightfully won 2-2. Strange. Either way, I got to vent some of that proverbial pent up anger while dancing around a handful of muppets in a display that was nothing short of spectacular. June 19th. The next All-day Sports Day and CARDevotional has been set. Sports Day: Saturday 28th (preferred) or Friday (27th) or Sunday 29th (from about 1-6pm) depending on weather. The CARDevotional is on Sunday 29th starting at 8:00pm. More details will be posted here and you may call me directly for more info: 841-8999. June 18th. An addictive golf game in Flash. See if you can beat my first score of 40 on your first turn.
June 17th. Ottawa just had it's third Reflection Meeting—a quarterly event held by Bahá'ís to evaluate where their community is in terms of three core activities: Children's Classes, Prayer Gatherings, and Study Circles. Attendees then make individual and collective pledges to advance the community along these lines. Here are some materials from the last meeting that made it, in the terms of one distinguished guest, "The best Reflection Meeting I've ever been to." Below you can see Jessica and I in one of our costumes, serving as MC's—we also wore Hawaiian and sweaty workout ensembles representing both fun and hard work.
June 15th. After laboring for days, including the entire night before our Cluster's best Reflection Meeting, I'm going to bed at 6:30pm and not waking up until ...Update: at 3:00pm Monday, 20.5 hours later, he awoke! June 11th. I updated the statue caption page. June 10th. I lamentably don't think that I'll ever get married; my standards may be too high. For example and without sounding too mean, I can't help but find Ms. Nevada absolutely repugnant. What do you think? Update: On the intellectual front, listen to her answer for the 'best invention ever,' click picture.
June 5th. News: At London's Heathrow airport today, an individual, later discovered to be a public school teacher, was arrested trying to board a flight while in possession of a compass, a protractor, and a graphic calculator. Authorities believe he is a member of the notorious Al-Gebra movement. He is being charged with carrying weapons of math instruction. June 4th. I am now recruiting Ottawa's finest to be added to the new bachelorette page. Link goes to this work in progress. Update: many of the lovely ladies who nagged me to get this page up are now delaying submitting their info. Perhaps a few 'Hostile Profiles' with unflattering information may get their attention. June 4th. I apprehensively present my analysis of the Montreal Conference--both the elements that I clearly liked or entirely disliked. Be sure to also see Arash's pictures of the conference, but the forth one in particular. June 3rd. Based on the success of the last caption page, I present another one for your commenting enjoyment. UPDATED. June 2nd. Want to send me some pictures or a cool file? Upload it now directly onto my computer! (Must go to a blue screen afterward that says 'successful' or it didn't work.) June 1st. A new bachelor? Sam Benoit is joining the ranks. Also, if any available bachelor (age18-30+) would like to be included, just e-mail me with your answers to the prompts and upload a few high quality pictures of yourself above. May 30th. Jaleh Hashemi asked me to do her a favour. I did. I was thinking of doing something along these lines but ultimately decided not to. May 30th. True quasi-embarrassing moments: when someone approaches me with concern to point out that I missed a small spot while shaving, only to hear from me, "I haven't shaved in weeks...that IS my facial hair." May 30th. Number one way you can tell that you are genuinely aligned with the guidance from the Universal House of Justice: someone asks you for your birthday and you instinctively respond, "25 February" instead of "February 25." May 30th. One of the
embarrassing stories from my
Philosophical website, which will mean something to those who attended
the last CARDevotional: May 22nd. A webpage devoted to youth activities in Ottawa has been created. It contains more information on this weekend's events and is aptly named "The Beat of Ottawa."
May 20th. Attention: A few key activities were scheduled for this
weekend: May 21st. (anachronistic) I have just found a solution to my disappearing books and have posted them on the inside covers of the ones I have left. Sense of humor greatly appreciated. May19th. Having just returned from the Montreal Bahá'í Youth Conference, I will be posting my thoughts online in much the same manner I dissected the Mississauga Young Adult Forum. I have 700MB of video that I'm looking for a practical way to share, but in the meantime this 5MB clip of a biblioklept will have to suffice. May 9th. Their have been some credibility issues raised by this Arabic News Network over the hunky bachelors featured on MarryMartin.com.
May 7th. Penetrating
Insight into Martin’s Mind: Anger’s Antipode & Inherited Imitation May 1st. MarryMartin.com has attracted visitors from around the world, including such far off places such as Germany, England, Ireland, Poland, Switzerland, Australia, China, & the Netherlands. Thanks for your support. April 30th. To celebrate the Book 6 that just began in Vanier, I created a website point of contact. April 28th. Please read through and suggest humorous captions for this picture of Elmo, Andy, and me. Updated May 4th. <- very popular April 28th. Just coming back from the
Unravel the Mysteries Young Adult Forum, I present you with
pictures
and an analysis of how things went.
(anachronistic) May 7th. Hurry up and sign up now. On Thursday, May 15th the Ottawa youth will be watching the sequel to the movie that brought the world bullet time and renewed the action genre. I purchased 15 tickets for the 10:00pm showing of the MATRIX at Silver City. I also negotiated a better rate and everyone is welcome to join us for just $10.00 (normally $13). Update: Here is a list of who went: Me, Justin, Gordon, 4 of their friends, Misagh, Marc & Elly, Catherine and more!
April 25th. Ottawa's Bachelorettes have been granted comparable privilege. Details coming: Jaleh, Hania, & more! April 23rd. Meet Ottawa's most
eligible and hunky
bachelors. April 22nd. Newly added clerihews from family and Mees. April 22nd. Added are humorous slips of the tongue and mind--from kith and kin. April 22nd. Do not drink alcohol, but don't just take my word for it... April 22nd. Don't forget about the CARDevotional on the 26th, at 8:00pm. Please R.S.V.P-A.S.A.P. (Payam's birthday and accompanying merriment is earlier that day) April 21st. Deep content
and analysis on the
Unravel the Mysteries Conference will be posted shortly. I did see
two of my long-time friends from Florida—Farokh
and
Chris. Preliminary summary of the experience: "amazing." April 16th. A little quiz for all of those who purport to know me: April 16th. Sparked by Payam's constant badgering and groundless trash talking, I've decided to unleash a brutal comparison of the athletic capabilities of our two persons.
*It should probably be noted that Payam has actually proved himself in bowling and basketball, whereas Martin having only proven himself in tennis, is relying on instinct and hastily drawn assumptions for establishing his dominance in tackle football. April 15th. In exactly one month I will be watching the sequel to the movie that brought the world bullet time and renewed the action genre. April 10th. Here is a riddle for you folks: Hirsute I'm not,
Notables: Winner: My mom, "Chest hairs."
April 6th. I posted some embarrassing embarrassments on my philosophical website. April 1st. Happy April fools. This fool's gags are alive and well. March 30th. With time, and a protracted conversation with the ever-pacifying, ever-mollifying, and ever-conciliating Elhám, it is apparent that my CARDevotional solution was woefully off-target in its approach, indiscriminately broad in its scope, and and fatally flawed in its design. March 21st.
Martin is March 15th. CARDevotional site is posted. March 12th. Infallible Roaké (Shalém) Rankings
#: All names are 'Classed' alphabetically. *These rankings should not offend anyone. It is just a reflection of how much skill I’ve seen demonstrated in the time I’ve seen everyone play. As you play more, and your name gets out there, your ranking as such will surely increase. Therefore, be eager to prove these rankings wrong and advance quickly, rather than whining and crying, which will accomplish absolutely nothing. The rankings are slightly biased away from actual playing success and lean more toward demonstrated skill and ability. And yes, I am prepared to lose friends over this. March 10th. You can now download Roaké bidding conventions. If you don't know what this is then you are probably using the 'Muppet' convention. 'Muppet', 'Aces', & 'Trump Suit'. March 10th. Looking over my shoulder at my e-mail inbox, Justin sincerely asks, "Are Dan and Nan G?" to which I quizzically reply, "They're married." The last thing I remember him saying is, "That's not going to go on your website is it?" March 9th. There is now a place where you can see how a Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit study circle, in which I am participating, is going. February 30th. "Are Arash and Jaleh dating?," my mom asks, to which I respond, "Let me just say that I don't think that they would get consent." Hilarity ensues. February 17th. For those of you attending my card devotional gathering on Feb 22nd at 8:00pm, fret not: the rules of Roaké, the preeminent card game of the evening, are now posted. February 5th. Gainesvillians: There was an 80% chance that I would be on a business trip to Ocala, Florida from Feb 11-16th. On one of those nights I was going to invite everyone to dinner--a Golden Corral's all-you-can-eat-including-steak foofaraw. Alas. February 1st. A good friend of mine challenged me to edit a photo of myself after having been on the butt end of a previous New Years alteration (pink). So I'm going to do exactly as he asked...here. January 24th. Will all of my friends please e-mail me. Ottowinians need not apply; for I had an event at my house last night that many people--calling themselves my friends--expressed interest in attending. So, with full preparations for 20, our family waited and waited and waited. Making a long story short, I was very pleased that all of my true friends showed up! All 0 of them. All was not lost...there are still a few people on my 'mild acquaintance' list that have shown real promise. Those ostensibly absent: S, E, S, A, P, H, H, & P (you know who you are, and please remember, 'don't call me'). January 23rd. Pictures of the Thursday Ruhi circle I attend. January 20th. Note: I am no longer looking for active employment. January 10th. Just two months after "Don't Call Me" topped the charts, I proudly present the second installment in the series, "Stain the Name." It has already garnered critical acclaim for its musical charm, intellectual sophistication and unconstrained invectives. Listen. December 30th. Fantastic New Year's Shindig with 25 some youth. Xbox Halo, Balderdash, and Roaké filled the evening. I taught a friend, Renee, how to play Roaké that day and we won every series and virtually every game against a arguably better duo of Sham and Aram. Victory necessitated superior strategy, a bidding convention, and tempered egos--a three-pronged attack that proved indomitable. There's always next year fellas. (see pictures) December 27th. A 4-day Ruhi Intensive has begun and pictures are coming. December 17th. Two original Photoshops have been added...click on the copyright year below to view them. The second one was for child fire safety, but after numerous submissions to child agencies it was flat out rejected. Was a better solution available? Suggestions? December 16th. All the lyrics for the new rap, "Stain the Name" have been written. Look for it here in a few days. You can view a sample under 'Philosophical.' November 25th. MarryMartin launches with a new interface. To see the old one click here. November 8th. Here is a disturbing spy-video starring me and a friend, Arta, made for her film-design class. The file is huge (64MB), right-click on it and select "save target as." Note: This file has been experiencing errors. Jan'03 Update: Word on the street has it that Arta is engaged! Congratulations! November 5th. I've finally outdone myself. This link will take you to my first attempt at writing, rapping, and producing a hip-hop single. Feedback is on the bottom of the page. October 18-20th. I just came back from a weekend Fall school Bahá'í conference. The topic? "Building Better Bahá'í Marriages!" I learned plenty, and may yet post some of my revelations. October 11-17th. I traveled down to South Florida. There was an offer to move there and manage a small business; which although tempting, failed to materialize in the end. October 1st. Today I was reunited with the creamy all-around goodness of a Strawberry Hulk that had been sorely lacking in my diet thanks to Rosalie. A critic of the Hulk wrote: "The king-size Strawberry Hulk at Smoothie King contains a whole day's worth of calories and fat...At 1,900 calories and 58 grams of fat, get a few of these babies under your belt and it won't be long before you're looking like that Jared fellow before Subway became a part of his life." Note: I drink Hulks just to stay alive! September 25th. Tonight I'm going to my second concert of all-time: Neil Diamond! (The first was a Righteous Brothers shtick) An explanation needs to met my penchant for oldies with similar-leaning parents--who act as both as decision-makers and financiers in such matters. Update: At the concert there was an ostensible and saddening lack of racial diversity; specifically, I was the only non-white I could see in the entire stadium of 15,000! It could have been a Klan meeting! On the upside...Neil Diamond tore it up! Sweet Caroline incited hysteria to a frenetic fever pitch. September 19th. Fere, the one in the upper right hand corner of this page, e-mailed me out of the blue and got one helluva response--posted here, in its entirety, for your viewing pleasure. August 20th. Today I had a phone interview with Gartner IT Sales & Consulting. It went well. Update: I was passed over. :( August 10th. I am currently looking for a job in the Ottawa area in a managerial or sales position. If you know of any opening please forward my resume. August 9th. I just finished Ruhi Books 4 and 6 during a 9-day intensive training initiative. Here are the pictures. July 27th. I am now being judged on HotOrNot. Rank me.
July 20th. I'm finally moved into my private suite
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July 22nd. "Martin, I have a suggestion
for you to put on your site. You should have a 'If they mated'
site, and put [our friends] in Ottawa together and see what their babies would
look like. Like if you put...and...together, hahahaha. And you don't
need to get their permission! I give you permission!
☺ You can blame it on
me if they yell at you!" 
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Classes,
Grade 1
every weekend in July to round out the full sequence of
Institute courses. So far I've learned that children are not mere empty
receptacles waiting to be filled with knowledge bit-by-bit, but in
fact they are like mines rich with gems of inestimable value, which
education can alone cause to reveal it's treasures and allow mankind to
benefit therefrom. Julie and
July 7th. What is this? Could it be the whisperings of a site
facelift? You decide, but I'm going to go ahead and warn you that the bomb
is about to drop. <- note to authorities: this is not a signal to
activate Al-Qaeda sleeper cells.
