Saturday, February 27, 2010
Daily scary Bible verse
"But if this thing be true, and the tokens of virginity be not found for the damsel: Then they shall bring out the damsel to the door of her father’s house, and the men of her city shall stone her with stones that she die: because she hath wrought folly in Israel, to play the whore in her father’s house: so shalt thou put evil away from among you." ~Deuteronomy 22:20-1
Here we go again...
I was saddened to hear about the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile today. My heart goes out to all of the men, women, and children who are without food and shelter at this time. As with Haiti, I hope that the U.S. will step forth as much as possible to send aid and assistance to the victims.
There has been a marked increase in earthquakes lately, and scientists are now acknowledging that there is some geological change going on. However, I would like to state for the record that these earthquakes are NOT a punishment from the forever-angry Guy in the Sky.
I was not surprised at all to read comments on all of the major news sites from Doomsayers regarding "the end of times." Ugh, I have had enough of this shit! If there was such a thing as an omniscient God, wouldn't he just blow the world up in one big bang instead of making innocent adults and children suffer horribly?
There has been a marked increase in earthquakes lately, and scientists are now acknowledging that there is some geological change going on. However, I would like to state for the record that these earthquakes are NOT a punishment from the forever-angry Guy in the Sky.
I was not surprised at all to read comments on all of the major news sites from Doomsayers regarding "the end of times." Ugh, I have had enough of this shit! If there was such a thing as an omniscient God, wouldn't he just blow the world up in one big bang instead of making innocent adults and children suffer horribly?
Friday, February 26, 2010
Daily scary Bible verse!
"And Ehud came unto him: and he was sitting in a summer parlour, which he had for himself alone. And Ehud said, I have a message from God unto thee. And he rose out of his seat. And Ehud put forth his left hand and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly: And the haft also went in after the blade; and the fat closed upon the blade, so that the could not draw the dagger out of his belly: and the dirt came out. " ~Judges 3:20, 21, 22
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
daily scary Bible verse
"With their own hands compassionate women have cooked their own children, who became their food when my people were destroyed." ~Lamentations 4:10
education in America
If you have been following the news at all, you have probably heard about how one particular school in Rhode Island decided to fire every single teacher before this year's end. Even though this school was in dire straits in terms of academic achievement, I am not sure that the individual teachers are to blame. The mass firings, in my opinion, were nothing more than a local public relations stunt, and the real reasons American elementary and high school students are so far behind those in other countries aren't being addressed.
In December 2007, a test dubbed "Program for International Student Assessment" was provided to 15-year-olds in 30 industrialized countries. The test's primary focus was math and science, which are the usual subjects examined in international comparisons. The average science score for U.S students was lower than 16 of the other countries. American students did even worse in math; the average score was lower than 23 other countries. The countries that performed best were Finland, Hong Kong, and Canada.
These trends are not improving. In 2008, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development revealed that the U.S was slipping even further behind other countries in major academic areas. Considering the "No Child Left Behind Act" and other dramatic measures taken by public officials, why are we doing so poorly?
Our education system has been struggling with religious arguments over evolution and creationism for years. When I was in elementary school, reliable, tested theories of evolution, carbon dating, and natural selection were barely touched, and the emphasis was always on creationism. Granted, this was a private education, but my parents decided it was the lesser of two evils. What is astounding is that this situation has not improved in over 25 years! While secular nations are roaring ahead with higher literacy and graduation rates, the U.S. is still plodding along while conservative politicians are constantly trying to find loopholes which would favor religion over logic in the classroom.
I am not saying that creationism is the sole cause for our educational demise. There are many other cultural, economic, and political factors that are holding us back. However, I believe that we would all be doing ourselves a huge favor by dropping the Intelligent Design and Creationism arguments for public education. How can anyone not agree that religion is a personal matter between parents and their children?
In December 2007, a test dubbed "Program for International Student Assessment" was provided to 15-year-olds in 30 industrialized countries. The test's primary focus was math and science, which are the usual subjects examined in international comparisons. The average science score for U.S students was lower than 16 of the other countries. American students did even worse in math; the average score was lower than 23 other countries. The countries that performed best were Finland, Hong Kong, and Canada.
These trends are not improving. In 2008, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development revealed that the U.S was slipping even further behind other countries in major academic areas. Considering the "No Child Left Behind Act" and other dramatic measures taken by public officials, why are we doing so poorly?
Our education system has been struggling with religious arguments over evolution and creationism for years. When I was in elementary school, reliable, tested theories of evolution, carbon dating, and natural selection were barely touched, and the emphasis was always on creationism. Granted, this was a private education, but my parents decided it was the lesser of two evils. What is astounding is that this situation has not improved in over 25 years! While secular nations are roaring ahead with higher literacy and graduation rates, the U.S. is still plodding along while conservative politicians are constantly trying to find loopholes which would favor religion over logic in the classroom.
I am not saying that creationism is the sole cause for our educational demise. There are many other cultural, economic, and political factors that are holding us back. However, I believe that we would all be doing ourselves a huge favor by dropping the Intelligent Design and Creationism arguments for public education. How can anyone not agree that religion is a personal matter between parents and their children?
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Daily scary Bible verse
"17Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.
18But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves."
Numbers 31:17-18
18But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves."
Numbers 31:17-18
Monday, February 22, 2010
Conservapedia
Move over, Wikipedia, and make room for a newer, more modern source of online information!
Conservapedia graced the internet late last year as an attempted "answer to the liberal bias of Wikipedia". Also self-dubbed the "Trustworthy encyclopedia", this informative gem offers such features as a daily Bible verse, news updates dedicated solely to the bashing of liberal media and figures, and articles of the year. (This year's article is a bunch of "scientific data" supporting creationism.)
Here is an excerpt from Conservapedia's "About" page:
“No other encyclopedic resource on the internet is free of corruption by liberal untruths. Please look around while you're here, share this with others, edit your favorite entries, and enjoy the benefits of new insights that you never realized before. For example, do you know why pretzels have their shape? Click it to find out!
Here are some of our favorite entries:
Bias in Wikipedia
Atheism
Evolution
Conservative
Liberal
Hollywood Values”
Let's have a look at some of Conservapedia's views on these "favored entries." The below excerpts are in their original form (any misspellings or grammatical errors will remain).
On evolution: "In addition, biblical creationists can point out examples where the scientific community was in error and the Bible was clearly correct. For example, until the 1970s the scientific consensus on how lions killed their prey was in error and the Bible turned out to be right in this matter.[196] Also, for centuries the scientific community believed that snakes could not hear and the 1988 edition of The New Encyclopedia Britannica stated the snakes could not hear but that was mistaken and the Bible was correct in this matter."
On homosexuality: "In regards to the issue of homosexuality and choice, given the existence of ex-homosexuals and given the existence of human cultures where homosexuality has apparently not existed, the position that homosexuality is ultimately a choice in individuals or at the very least can be a choice in individuals has strong evidential support. In short, there is a strong argument that one can leave homosexuality. In addition, given that the homosexual population has significantly higher rates of many diseases and the homosexual population also has significantly lower rates of various measures of mental health it can be strongly argued that engaging in homosexual acts is a bad choice for individuals. Another other factor that makes engaging in homosexual acts a bad choice for individuals is the significantly higher rates of domestic violence in homosexual couples. In addition, according to experts homosexual murders are relatively or quite common and often homosexual murders are very brutal. Also, the homosexual population has a greater propensity to engage in illegal drug use."
On feminisim: Specifically, a modern feminist tends to:
*believe that there are no meaningful differences between men and women (The most significant belief underlying contemporary feminism is that there are no sex differences; therefore advocacy for equal rights must be extended to advocacy for equal results or outcomes.)
*oppose chivalry and even feign insult at harmless displays of it (see battle between the sexes)
*view traditional marriage as unacceptably patriarchal
*detest women who are happy in traditional roles, such as housewives,[4] and especially dislike those who defend such roles
*shirk traditional gender activities, like baking[5]
*support affirmative action for women
*prefer that women wear pants rather than dresses, presumably because men do[6][7]
*seek women in combat in the military just like men, and coed submarines
*refuse to take her husband's last name when marrying[8]
*distort historical focus onto female figures, often overshadowing important events (Eg: Henry VIII's wives take precedence in common knowledge to his actual reign.)
*object to being addressed as "ma'am," or feminine nicknames such as "sweetheart" or "honey";[9] object to other female-only names, such as "temptress"
If you have a few hours to shit away and are stocked up on plenty of Pepto and Dramamine, then be sure to take the time to review this fine online resource for yourselves.
http://www.conservapedia.com/
Conservapedia graced the internet late last year as an attempted "answer to the liberal bias of Wikipedia". Also self-dubbed the "Trustworthy encyclopedia", this informative gem offers such features as a daily Bible verse, news updates dedicated solely to the bashing of liberal media and figures, and articles of the year. (This year's article is a bunch of "scientific data" supporting creationism.)
Here is an excerpt from Conservapedia's "About" page:
“No other encyclopedic resource on the internet is free of corruption by liberal untruths. Please look around while you're here, share this with others, edit your favorite entries, and enjoy the benefits of new insights that you never realized before. For example, do you know why pretzels have their shape? Click it to find out!
Here are some of our favorite entries:
Bias in Wikipedia
Atheism
Evolution
Conservative
Liberal
Hollywood Values”
Let's have a look at some of Conservapedia's views on these "favored entries." The below excerpts are in their original form (any misspellings or grammatical errors will remain).
On evolution: "In addition, biblical creationists can point out examples where the scientific community was in error and the Bible was clearly correct. For example, until the 1970s the scientific consensus on how lions killed their prey was in error and the Bible turned out to be right in this matter.[196] Also, for centuries the scientific community believed that snakes could not hear and the 1988 edition of The New Encyclopedia Britannica stated the snakes could not hear but that was mistaken and the Bible was correct in this matter."
On homosexuality: "In regards to the issue of homosexuality and choice, given the existence of ex-homosexuals and given the existence of human cultures where homosexuality has apparently not existed, the position that homosexuality is ultimately a choice in individuals or at the very least can be a choice in individuals has strong evidential support. In short, there is a strong argument that one can leave homosexuality. In addition, given that the homosexual population has significantly higher rates of many diseases and the homosexual population also has significantly lower rates of various measures of mental health it can be strongly argued that engaging in homosexual acts is a bad choice for individuals. Another other factor that makes engaging in homosexual acts a bad choice for individuals is the significantly higher rates of domestic violence in homosexual couples. In addition, according to experts homosexual murders are relatively or quite common and often homosexual murders are very brutal. Also, the homosexual population has a greater propensity to engage in illegal drug use."
On feminisim: Specifically, a modern feminist tends to:
*believe that there are no meaningful differences between men and women (The most significant belief underlying contemporary feminism is that there are no sex differences; therefore advocacy for equal rights must be extended to advocacy for equal results or outcomes.)
*oppose chivalry and even feign insult at harmless displays of it (see battle between the sexes)
*view traditional marriage as unacceptably patriarchal
*detest women who are happy in traditional roles, such as housewives,[4] and especially dislike those who defend such roles
*shirk traditional gender activities, like baking[5]
*support affirmative action for women
*prefer that women wear pants rather than dresses, presumably because men do[6][7]
*seek women in combat in the military just like men, and coed submarines
*refuse to take her husband's last name when marrying[8]
*distort historical focus onto female figures, often overshadowing important events (Eg: Henry VIII's wives take precedence in common knowledge to his actual reign.)
*object to being addressed as "ma'am," or feminine nicknames such as "sweetheart" or "honey";[9] object to other female-only names, such as "temptress"
If you have a few hours to shit away and are stocked up on plenty of Pepto and Dramamine, then be sure to take the time to review this fine online resource for yourselves.
http://www.conservapedia.com/
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Today's scary Bible verse!
Hosea 9:11-16 - Punishment for Isreal and slaughtering of children:
11 Ephraim's glory will fly away like a bird—
no birth, no pregnancy, no conception.
12 Even if they rear children,
I will bereave them of every one.
Woe to them
when I turn away from them!
13 I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre,
planted in a pleasant place.
But Ephraim will bring out
their children to the slayer."
14 Give them, O LORD—
what will you give them?
Give them wombs that miscarry
and breasts that are dry.
15 "Because of all their wickedness in Gilgal,
I hated them there.
Because of their sinful deeds,
I will drive them out of my house.
I will no longer love them;
all their leaders are rebellious.
16 Ephraim is blighted,
their root is withered,
they yield no fruit.
Even if they bear children,
I will slay their cherished offspring."
11 Ephraim's glory will fly away like a bird—
no birth, no pregnancy, no conception.
12 Even if they rear children,
I will bereave them of every one.
Woe to them
when I turn away from them!
13 I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre,
planted in a pleasant place.
But Ephraim will bring out
their children to the slayer."
14 Give them, O LORD—
what will you give them?
Give them wombs that miscarry
and breasts that are dry.
15 "Because of all their wickedness in Gilgal,
I hated them there.
Because of their sinful deeds,
I will drive them out of my house.
I will no longer love them;
all their leaders are rebellious.
16 Ephraim is blighted,
their root is withered,
they yield no fruit.
Even if they bear children,
I will slay their cherished offspring."
Friday, February 19, 2010
Racism and Barack
A recent study conducted by the Stanford Graduate School of Business revealed some dumbfounding information: racism DOES affect how people view our current president.
Oh really? It took Stanford graduate students to figure this one out?
I remember some of the viral emails that went around when Obama was running for presidency. There was one that said "It's the WHITE House, not the BLACK House." Another one showed a picture of a pimped out car with rims and dice on the rear view, with a caption stating "new presidential transportation." Of course, we all have seen the one that showed a pic of Obama in traditional Muslim attire while visiting in Kenya...obvious proof that our president is a terrorist, right?
Some of the same people who forwarded those emails to me have become defensive when I stated the obvious fact that they were racist. Seriously? I don't understand racism. Furthermore, I don't understand why most of the people I know who are the biggest racist offenders are also Republican, fundamentalist Christians. Does anyone else have an answer? Thoughts, anyone? I would love to open up a discussion.
Oh really? It took Stanford graduate students to figure this one out?
I remember some of the viral emails that went around when Obama was running for presidency. There was one that said "It's the WHITE House, not the BLACK House." Another one showed a picture of a pimped out car with rims and dice on the rear view, with a caption stating "new presidential transportation." Of course, we all have seen the one that showed a pic of Obama in traditional Muslim attire while visiting in Kenya...obvious proof that our president is a terrorist, right?
Some of the same people who forwarded those emails to me have become defensive when I stated the obvious fact that they were racist. Seriously? I don't understand racism. Furthermore, I don't understand why most of the people I know who are the biggest racist offenders are also Republican, fundamentalist Christians. Does anyone else have an answer? Thoughts, anyone? I would love to open up a discussion.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Today's scary Bible verse!
"From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some youths came out of the town and jeered at him. "Go on up, you baldhead!" they said. "Go on up, you baldhead!" 24 He turned around, looked at them and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Then two bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the youths." 2Kings 2:23-24
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Couldn't have said it better myself...
While reading MSNBC news today, I found an article that was discussing the fact that there has been a reduction in prenatal congenital diseases and defects as a result of increased genetic testing and screening. It was a wonderful, inspiring article, but the first thing I thought when I read it was "Oh, no, the religious fanatics are going to label this eugenics or ‘Satan’s work’ and pan the crap out of this article." I took a few minutes to read the comments, and sure enough, I was correct.
For every two conservative fanatics, there was one rational responder to the article. One person said it the best:
"Yes, that is the "Christian" way. For instance, the Catholic Church had rather millions of children be born and starve to a slow death than a woman use birth control or have an abortion. God help her if she tries to protect her and her children from AIDS by using a condom.
Of course, these Right Wing zealots don't care about children. They are in love with fetuses. Once that child is born, it can die of a dreaded disease or starve to death because these "Christians" do not want to give them health insurance or welfare. Once again, sheer evil wears the cloak of Christianity. May God protect us from the righteous. "
Here is a link to the article, and you can read the comments for yourselves.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35430449/ns/health-pregnancy/
For every two conservative fanatics, there was one rational responder to the article. One person said it the best:
"Yes, that is the "Christian" way. For instance, the Catholic Church had rather millions of children be born and starve to a slow death than a woman use birth control or have an abortion. God help her if she tries to protect her and her children from AIDS by using a condom.
Of course, these Right Wing zealots don't care about children. They are in love with fetuses. Once that child is born, it can die of a dreaded disease or starve to death because these "Christians" do not want to give them health insurance or welfare. Once again, sheer evil wears the cloak of Christianity. May God protect us from the righteous. "
Here is a link to the article, and you can read the comments for yourselves.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35430449/ns/health-pregnancy/
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Today's scary Bible verse!
"Behold, I will corrupt your seed, and spread dung upon your faces." Malachi 2:3
Monday, February 15, 2010
New Migthy Melbot Feature...Daily scary Bible verse!
Statistical research has proven that only 10 percent of Christians actually read the Bible. I honestly believe that if more people read it, they would realize that the Biblical god is not the loving, caring figure they imagined. According to the "Good Book", the Christian God was responsible for 2,270,365 deaths. Satan, on the other hand, was responsible for roughly 10.
In order to help educate people on the true nature of the Bible, I will be adding a daily "scary Bible verse" feature to my blog. Enjoy!
Deuteronomy 20:10-17:
When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. If they accept and open their gates, all the people in it shall be subject to forced labor and shall work for you. If they refuse to make peace and they engage you in battle, lay siege to that city. When the Lord your God delivers it into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder for yourselves. . . . This is how you are to treat all the cities that are at a distance from you and do not belong to the nations nearby.
However, in the cities of the nations the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes. Completely destroy them—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites—as the Lord your God has commanded you.
In order to help educate people on the true nature of the Bible, I will be adding a daily "scary Bible verse" feature to my blog. Enjoy!
Deuteronomy 20:10-17:
When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. If they accept and open their gates, all the people in it shall be subject to forced labor and shall work for you. If they refuse to make peace and they engage you in battle, lay siege to that city. When the Lord your God delivers it into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder for yourselves. . . . This is how you are to treat all the cities that are at a distance from you and do not belong to the nations nearby.
However, in the cities of the nations the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes. Completely destroy them—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites—as the Lord your God has commanded you.
Friday, February 12, 2010
What Would Jesus Drive? Christianity Vs. Global Warming
Long before the media began drawing connections between religious attitude and belief in global warming, I began to notice a negative trend between the two. I would read viral emails from republican, "Godly" sources which mocked the very idea that spewing CO2 into the air at record levels could have any negative consequences. Later, the conspiracy theories began.
I have attached a link to a very interesting article from a Christian source that further clarifies the connection between Christian fundamentalists and denial of global warming. The article shines some light on the inherent distrust that many religious people have in science which has led them to dismiss the majority of scientific theories.
Of course, I realize there are many Christians who do believe that global warming is real (and vice versa). However, I have heard several Christians make ominous statements along the lines of "the end of the world is nigh, and we need not concern ourselves so much with future generations." Religious attitude seems to be deepening the divide between the general population and scientific learning, and I find this to be very disturbing.
http://www.evangelsociety.org/sherk/wwjd.html
I also attached a link to a current, legitimate scientific article which supports the theory of global warming.
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/science/topics/globalwarming/index.html#
I have attached a link to a very interesting article from a Christian source that further clarifies the connection between Christian fundamentalists and denial of global warming. The article shines some light on the inherent distrust that many religious people have in science which has led them to dismiss the majority of scientific theories.
Of course, I realize there are many Christians who do believe that global warming is real (and vice versa). However, I have heard several Christians make ominous statements along the lines of "the end of the world is nigh, and we need not concern ourselves so much with future generations." Religious attitude seems to be deepening the divide between the general population and scientific learning, and I find this to be very disturbing.
http://www.evangelsociety.org/sherk/wwjd.html
I also attached a link to a current, legitimate scientific article which supports the theory of global warming.
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/science/topics/globalwarming/index.html#
Thursday, February 11, 2010
God class
As I mentioned previously, I will be attending nursing school this summer. Even though several family members and quite a few friends are nurses, I had a hard time figuring out which college offered the best program. After doing quite a bit of research, I discovered that only three colleges in Memphis offer a four-year degree: UofM, Baptist Nursing School, and Union University. You know what finally made me choose UofM? Baptist and Union are both extremely religious schools.
On top of the fact that Baptist and Union are both at least four times more expensive than UofM, they each require you to take five classes on religion. Now, I respect the fact that these are private schools and can wear their religion on their sleeves, but is it fair to require students to spend between 5 and 10 thousand dollars on "God classes"? I mean, by the time students reach college age, they are pretty much set in their beliefs. Therefore, the only purpose of forcing students to take multiple religion classes is to make money.
Before I knew about these ridiculous religion classes, I sent my application to Baptist. They never emailed me back or contacted me. They never even requested my transcripts. Considering the fact that I have extremely high ACT scores, graduated with honors, and am ready and able to pay for classes, the only thing I can assume is that they noticed that I left the "religious affiliation" line blank. I guess I am not godly enough to change catheters, wipe asses, and give enemas.
I plan on using the 10K I save by not taking these stupid classes to attend the university’s international nursing class in 2011. This class gives students the opportunity to fly to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and other impoverished countries to provide basic health care. While Baptist students are learning about talking donkeys and snakes, animal sacrifices, angels, demons, and ghosts, I will be helping those less fortunate. Baptist and Union don’t even offer similar programs. Doesn’t that seem a little strange? Just saying…
On top of the fact that Baptist and Union are both at least four times more expensive than UofM, they each require you to take five classes on religion. Now, I respect the fact that these are private schools and can wear their religion on their sleeves, but is it fair to require students to spend between 5 and 10 thousand dollars on "God classes"? I mean, by the time students reach college age, they are pretty much set in their beliefs. Therefore, the only purpose of forcing students to take multiple religion classes is to make money.
Before I knew about these ridiculous religion classes, I sent my application to Baptist. They never emailed me back or contacted me. They never even requested my transcripts. Considering the fact that I have extremely high ACT scores, graduated with honors, and am ready and able to pay for classes, the only thing I can assume is that they noticed that I left the "religious affiliation" line blank. I guess I am not godly enough to change catheters, wipe asses, and give enemas.
I plan on using the 10K I save by not taking these stupid classes to attend the university’s international nursing class in 2011. This class gives students the opportunity to fly to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and other impoverished countries to provide basic health care. While Baptist students are learning about talking donkeys and snakes, animal sacrifices, angels, demons, and ghosts, I will be helping those less fortunate. Baptist and Union don’t even offer similar programs. Doesn’t that seem a little strange? Just saying…
Friday, February 5, 2010
time on my hands...
Considering I have about four months to kill until my classes begin, I figured I would start playing around with affiliate marketing to pass the time. I am surprised by how well it is going!
I am proud to introduce my newest venture... http://funkyfunclothesshopping.blogspot.com/ . My inspiration for this site came from several failed shopping attempts at local retail outlets over the past few months. What is going on with fashion these days? It seems like Bill Cosby sweaters, scrunchies, and sequined rainbow/tie dye designs are coming back in fashion. I can only assume that there are a multitude of women in the age 20-40 demographic who are desperately looking for reasonably priced, non-repulsive clothing.
My next project is going to be a funky/fun maternity wardrobe outlet. I never thought that working from home could be so fun! I might as well enjoy it before I have to hit the scrubs and face workplace reality again.
I am proud to introduce my newest venture... http://funkyfunclothesshopping.blogspot.com/ . My inspiration for this site came from several failed shopping attempts at local retail outlets over the past few months. What is going on with fashion these days? It seems like Bill Cosby sweaters, scrunchies, and sequined rainbow/tie dye designs are coming back in fashion. I can only assume that there are a multitude of women in the age 20-40 demographic who are desperately looking for reasonably priced, non-repulsive clothing.
My next project is going to be a funky/fun maternity wardrobe outlet. I never thought that working from home could be so fun! I might as well enjoy it before I have to hit the scrubs and face workplace reality again.
That which comes back to haunt us...
I logged into SiteMeter today, and was surprised to find that one of my prior employers has been snooping on my blog. Normally, I would feel a little disturbed by such an intrusion, but I am actually sort of flattered. Even though this blog is getting roughly 400 hits a day now, I cannot imagine how my ex-boss could have found it.
That being said, I would like to extend a warm "hello" to Bankrate.com. How is business these days?
That being said, I would like to extend a warm "hello" to Bankrate.com. How is business these days?
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Everyone must see this.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-february-2-2010/story-hole---children-s-cartoons-from-hamas
P.S..There is some glitch going on with Blogger which makes it impossible to embed links. I am hoping to fix this shortly.
P.S..There is some glitch going on with Blogger which makes it impossible to embed links. I am hoping to fix this shortly.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Conan...to believe, or not to believe....
I am not a huge fan of television. However, the couple of times I have watched Conan O'Brien, I have been fairly impressed. I loosely followed all of the drama that went on between him and NBC, but my attention was really captured by his "Goodbye Tonight Show" Speech.
For those who never had a chance to hear or see it, here is the text:
"Before we end this rodeo, a few things need to be said. There has been a lot of speculation in the press about what I legally can and can't say about NBC. To set the record straight, tonight I am allowed to say anything I want. And what I want to say is this: between my time at Saturday Night Live, The Late Night Show, and my brief run here on The Tonight Show, I have worked with NBC for over twenty years. Yes, we have our differences right now and yes, we're going to go our separate ways. But this company has been my home for most of my adult life. I am enormously proud of the work we have done together, and I want to thank NBC for making it all possible.
Walking away from The Tonight Show is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Making this choice has been enormously difficult. This is the best job in the world, I absolutely love doing it, and I have the best staff and crew in the history of the medium. But despite this sense of loss, I really feel this should be a happy moment. Every comedian dreams of hosting The Tonight Show and, for seven months, I got to. I did it my way, with people I love, and I do not regret a second. I've had more good fortune than anyone I know and if our next gig is doing a show in a 7-11 parking lot, we'll find a way to make it fun.
And finally, I have to say something to our fans. The massive outpouring of support and passion from so many people has been overwhelming. The rallies, the signs, all the goofy, outrageous creativity on the internet, and the fact that people have traveled long distances and camped out all night in the pouring rain to be in our audience, made a sad situation joyous and inspirational.
To all the people watching, I can never thank you enough for your kindness to me and I'll think about it for the rest of my life. All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere.
Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
I was completely moved by this speech. It seemed optimistic, intelligent, forward-thinking, and practical. However, the deepest, most skeptical part of me wonders if it is all bullshit.
The fundamental view of atheists is that *we* are in control of ourselves (verses some supernatural deity.) I have always preached that the most important thing a person can master in life is to obtain as much control and self-discipline as possible. I have never once witnessed the miracle of prayer. Oftentimes, people pray and beg for good things to happen, and they do. Just as often, they don't. After all, life is a game of chance, and good things are just as likely to happen as bad.
I guess what I am getting at is that I am beginning to doubt *everything*, including my own ability to control my personal outcome in life. I know that I am intelligent, capable, and determined, yet I still continue to get the shit end of the stick. How do I remain motivated as I continue to see a lack of connection between cause and effect for myself and everyone around me?
For those who never had a chance to hear or see it, here is the text:
"Before we end this rodeo, a few things need to be said. There has been a lot of speculation in the press about what I legally can and can't say about NBC. To set the record straight, tonight I am allowed to say anything I want. And what I want to say is this: between my time at Saturday Night Live, The Late Night Show, and my brief run here on The Tonight Show, I have worked with NBC for over twenty years. Yes, we have our differences right now and yes, we're going to go our separate ways. But this company has been my home for most of my adult life. I am enormously proud of the work we have done together, and I want to thank NBC for making it all possible.
Walking away from The Tonight Show is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Making this choice has been enormously difficult. This is the best job in the world, I absolutely love doing it, and I have the best staff and crew in the history of the medium. But despite this sense of loss, I really feel this should be a happy moment. Every comedian dreams of hosting The Tonight Show and, for seven months, I got to. I did it my way, with people I love, and I do not regret a second. I've had more good fortune than anyone I know and if our next gig is doing a show in a 7-11 parking lot, we'll find a way to make it fun.
And finally, I have to say something to our fans. The massive outpouring of support and passion from so many people has been overwhelming. The rallies, the signs, all the goofy, outrageous creativity on the internet, and the fact that people have traveled long distances and camped out all night in the pouring rain to be in our audience, made a sad situation joyous and inspirational.
To all the people watching, I can never thank you enough for your kindness to me and I'll think about it for the rest of my life. All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere.
Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
I was completely moved by this speech. It seemed optimistic, intelligent, forward-thinking, and practical. However, the deepest, most skeptical part of me wonders if it is all bullshit.
The fundamental view of atheists is that *we* are in control of ourselves (verses some supernatural deity.) I have always preached that the most important thing a person can master in life is to obtain as much control and self-discipline as possible. I have never once witnessed the miracle of prayer. Oftentimes, people pray and beg for good things to happen, and they do. Just as often, they don't. After all, life is a game of chance, and good things are just as likely to happen as bad.
I guess what I am getting at is that I am beginning to doubt *everything*, including my own ability to control my personal outcome in life. I know that I am intelligent, capable, and determined, yet I still continue to get the shit end of the stick. How do I remain motivated as I continue to see a lack of connection between cause and effect for myself and everyone around me?
Monday, February 1, 2010
Fox News
OK, I completely understand that there tends to be a liberal bias within news reporting agencies. However, I hope that the American people really don't believe that Fox News is the one, golden network that has risen above to be truly "fair and balanced."
Has anyone else noticed how Fox News likes to add a bunch of crappy, derogatory polls to their pages? They always seem to pan out like this:
"Tell us what you think! Is Obama steering this country in the right direction?"
1: No, Obama is a radical Muslim who washes down his hummus dinner each night with the blended hearts of Arian children.
2. No, Obama's too busy engaging in torrid butt sex sessions with Chavez and other dictators to make time for this country.
3. Not sure.
Has anyone else noticed how Fox News likes to add a bunch of crappy, derogatory polls to their pages? They always seem to pan out like this:
"Tell us what you think! Is Obama steering this country in the right direction?"
1: No, Obama is a radical Muslim who washes down his hummus dinner each night with the blended hearts of Arian children.
2. No, Obama's too busy engaging in torrid butt sex sessions with Chavez and other dictators to make time for this country.
3. Not sure.
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