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May 29, 2008
How I Spent My Stimulus
Still trying to decide how to spend your half-a-dozen Benjamins from Uncle Sam? (Even after reading my brilliant post on the matter.)
Look no further, howispentmystimulus.com is here to help.
Look no further, howispentmystimulus.com is here to help.
May 26, 2008
May 24, 2008
New COLDPLAY Song from Upcoming Album!
Click play below for a little preview of more bliss to come on June 17th from these four gents. (You might need to give it a sec before it starts playing.)
Coldplay – Lost?
If this song and Violet Hill are any sign of what the rest of the album has in store, I say "Viva La Vida!"
Coldplay – Lost?
If this song and Violet Hill are any sign of what the rest of the album has in store, I say "Viva La Vida!"
May 22, 2008
Let's Talk About Sex
I came across an interesting post the other day on sex, called "The Virtuous Life: Chastity." Between that article, a great book I'm reading right now, and a particular VH1 series, I have sex on the brain (not to mention a certain Salt n' Pepa song thanks to my title.)
Ah yes, sex. That dirty little three letter word that stands for so many things. It's your gender, activities associated with sexual intercourse, all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses, etc. Regardless of the definition, we're constantly reminded of it's presence all around us. From the movies we watch to the clothes we buy, it's everywhere.
If you ask your four closest friends what they think about sex, you'll get four uniquely different answers. In some circles, it's still considered taboo to even discuss the topic. Our view towards sex is heavily influenced by our religion, culture, gender, peer group, mass media, parents, and so on.
But when you get right down to it, it's a very personal thing. Or should I say, it's a very interpersonal thing shared between two people (perhaps more than that for some.) In general, I think our culture has come to treat sex entirely too casual. It's not. If sexual activity is a sliding scale from chastity (1) to promiscuity (10), and you score a perfect 10, I would argue that sex is still something of importance to you.
The article that prompted this post makes several valid points along those lines. Regardless what you might say when bragging or gossiping amongst friends, the truth is you agree that sex is something of incredible value. If you're treating it as such, great. If not, then why not?
Ah yes, sex. That dirty little three letter word that stands for so many things. It's your gender, activities associated with sexual intercourse, all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses, etc. Regardless of the definition, we're constantly reminded of it's presence all around us. From the movies we watch to the clothes we buy, it's everywhere.
If you ask your four closest friends what they think about sex, you'll get four uniquely different answers. In some circles, it's still considered taboo to even discuss the topic. Our view towards sex is heavily influenced by our religion, culture, gender, peer group, mass media, parents, and so on.
But when you get right down to it, it's a very personal thing. Or should I say, it's a very interpersonal thing shared between two people (perhaps more than that for some.) In general, I think our culture has come to treat sex entirely too casual. It's not. If sexual activity is a sliding scale from chastity (1) to promiscuity (10), and you score a perfect 10, I would argue that sex is still something of importance to you.
The article that prompted this post makes several valid points along those lines. Regardless what you might say when bragging or gossiping amongst friends, the truth is you agree that sex is something of incredible value. If you're treating it as such, great. If not, then why not?
May 17, 2008
This Week in Facebook Status Updates...
It's Saturday, I haven't blogged in a bit, and felt like adding something to the conversation. Instead of really thinking, I thought I would mooch of off your well-thought out status updates again.
1. Katie is most definitely a maybe.
This Week's Top 10 List:
10. Jessica wants to be lazy.
9. Morgan has finally put up pictures of the coach.
8. Bill is 12 stones.
7. Kristen: still a great pic!
6. Dave will soon be a blues legend.
5. Mustafah: harder, better, faster, stronger.
4. Charlotte is tim mcgraw'ing it up!
3. Jason got a new design up. artwork that will make your heart work.
2. Katherine is now an unemployed social worker.
And the one that takes the cake this week...
1. Katie is most definitely a maybe.
May 12, 2008
Manic Monday: Coffee Table NES Controller
If you're reading this on Facebook, check out JohninOrlando.com for the video. Trust me, it's sweet.
If only I had the tools and ability to do this myself. Of course it's probably good that I don't. I'm sure I would probably end up quitting my job and becoming a full-time NES junkie.
If only I had the tools and ability to do this myself. Of course it's probably good that I don't. I'm sure I would probably end up quitting my job and becoming a full-time NES junkie.
May 7, 2008
Frustrated
I need to get something off my chest. If you've read my blog before, you know that I like to opine about a wide variety of topics. The majority of my posts are upbeat, thoughtful, or funny (at least I'd like to think they are.)
But I'd like to take a brief hiatus from that to write about something I've felt lately: frustration. I've been frustrated lately at a wide variety of things. Without going into too many details, I'll just say that some of those things are people or specifically their decisions, politicians, certain companies, and even my beat up car (oh the noises it makes.) And the list goes on and on.
There's something inside of me that wants to positively change and influence people and situations around me. I can't fully explain it, other than to say I always want things to be better tomorrow than they are today.
So back to those frustrated feelings. I'm beginning to better understand that there are many things that are simply beyond my control (that's an understatement.) Even certain things that I think I can affect are often not so easily changed.
I'm trying to better understand the things in my life that I can affect and separate those from the things that I can't. By doing so I hope to worry less about the things that are simply beyond my control. And concentrate more on those things that I can influence.
Working on it.
May 5, 2008
May 2, 2008
How to Blow Your $600 from Uncle Sam
Christmas is coming early this year for many as the 2008 Tax Rebates, aka a $150 Billion stimulus package, are rolled out to 130 million U.S. households. Instead of attempting to dissect the politics behind this Bush/Paulson initiative, and whether or not it makes good economical sense on a macro or long term scale, I shall ask a simple question.
How are you planning to blow your $600? I thought I would put together a short list of several options.
1. A bottle of Cristal Champagne, c. 1985
3. Apple's 3G iPhone (Full disclosure, this is how I'm planning on doing my part to stimulate the economy.)
For more items deserving of your not so hard earned cash, check out GQ's "600 Club" featuring 21 such items.
And if all else falls, you could always invest it. (Imagine that.) Might I suggest foreign currencies? Trust me the U.S. Economy is going to get worse before it gets better. And don't hold your breath for this so called stimulus package to do much. In a $13 Trillion economy, $150 Billion is but a small drop in the bucket.
How are you planning to blow your $600? I thought I would put together a short list of several options.
1. A bottle of Cristal Champagne, c. 1985
2. Two- Four Day Park Hopper Tickets, with Water Park Fun & More Option, to Walt Disney World Resort
3. Apple's 3G iPhone (Full disclosure, this is how I'm planning on doing my part to stimulate the economy.)
For more items deserving of your not so hard earned cash, check out GQ's "600 Club" featuring 21 such items.
And if all else falls, you could always invest it. (Imagine that.) Might I suggest foreign currencies? Trust me the U.S. Economy is going to get worse before it gets better. And don't hold your breath for this so called stimulus package to do much. In a $13 Trillion economy, $150 Billion is but a small drop in the bucket.
Good night, and good luck.
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