Eboe and the Space Monkey Mafia

FriendFeed

2009-02-04T18:21:00.003-05:00

So I have a few friends that haven't figured out how to use FriendFeed to its fullest potential. Some of them don't know how to use it. {It's okay, it can be difficult}

So here's some pointers:

1: SIGN UP! It's free and believe me, it'll do alot of things you wouldn't find somewhere else {that is unless someone else knows somewhere else better??}

2: After you sign up, at the top of the page you will find a link "Import sites". This is where you want to add any accounts you have that they are partnered with {Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, Last.fm, Photobucket, Flickr..59 services in all}

3: At the top of page in their 'toolbar' you will see Account. You will want to go there to adjust your account...BUT scroll down to 'Feed Publishing'. Under Feed Publishing, you make it possible for FriendFeed to automatically post items from any of your accounts to Twitter. Automatically. So you can post a blog and that link will post to Twitter.

4: Go to Tools, next to Account in the 'toolbar'. There you can find ways to keep connected to Friendfeed without having to go to the site everyday. Also there's widgets you post on your sites.

FriendFeed functions as its own social networking site, but it connects all of them together. You can add your friends, message them, post your own things..Great little site there.

Feb. 2 Artist of the Week

2009-02-02T23:54:00.006-05:00

I first heard of The Dear & Departed on my good pal, Ron Purtee Show. Their music sounded cool, refreshing than just everyday rock shit. And to my liking, they all have accents.

None of them were born in the US, but they came to Orange County to form the band in 2004. They came from New Zealand, Australia, England, and Wales. But they've gone through some line-up changes, only to make it better. Two new tracks were just added to their Myspace: "Day to day" and "If you Say So".

I am in love with their song "Tonight's the Night". I can't stop listening to it! You can get their songs and album at Itunes today!

Here I Am

2009-02-02T22:33:00.003-05:00

Now this is right up my alley: cheesiest love songs!

"Heaven" by Bryan Adams
I like the song, but the cover by DJ Sammy is better, but only slightly. Still love this Canadian, though.

"I Just Called to Say I Love You" by Stevie Wonder
Every time I am forced to hear this song, I want to tear out my ears. And I mean forced because I never ever voluntarily listen to this.

"Hello" by Lionel Richie
I can take this song. I hear it at work all the time {Grocery stores have a tendency to play cheesy/awful music}. But whenever I hear it, I think my little brother acting like the blind chick from the music video.

"More Than Words" by Extreme
Another corny song played at work. I'd like to run from it.

"If I were a Carpenter" by Bobby Darin
I don't think I've even heard this song before. I probably have and can't think of it. Hopefully.

"You're the Inspiration" by Chicago
Damn you, Peter Cetera. I like this song and I do.not know why. It pierces your eardrums and you just wanna kill.

"Lady" by Kenny Rogers
Never heard the song. I do try to stay away from Brewster Baker if I can help it.

"Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler
Ah yes, the Queen of Cheesy songs.

"The One That You Love" by Air Supply
Aw, nobody does corny as great as Air Supply. I just can't say anything bad about Air Supply. I'm all out of love, I'm so lost without youu

"Lady in Red" by Chris de Burgh
I can't hear this song and not think of Dodgeball. Or late night listening to Delilah. Insert: daydream dancing.

We Got Fun n Games

2009-02-01T12:16:00.004-05:00

It's Super Bowl Sunday!! Go Cards! As I am from Cincinnati, it is impossible for me to cheer on the Steelers. Plus, I like Kurt Warner. He's a solid quarterback and a great guy. So make us proud! I hope I'll be off work in time to see Faith Hill and Jennifer Hudson sing.

But be smart. If you're going to drink, don't drive home. If you're driving home after the game, take it easy, don't be stupid and be careful. And don't be a dickhead and riot if your team doesn't win.

United States of Tara

2009-01-31T20:53:00.004-05:00

I have to say..this show is fucked up. But I love it. I just got done watching the 3rd episode, and I'm hooked. I love Tara, T, Alice, Buck, Max, Kate, and Marshall. It's unique, it's interesting, and it's well-scripted. I like how the alters go with the rest of the relationships Tara has. Like Buck is for Max, T is for Kate, and Alice is for Marshall. Her alters are like her trying to relate and be perfect for each of them.

I've liked Toni Collette since In Her Shoes and she was brilliant in Little Miss Sunshine. She portrays Tara and her alters beautifully and I don't think anyone else could pull off this role like Toni.

Showtime has been putting out series after series. Some are original like United States of Tara, Californication, Weeds; and some not-so-original like The Tudors. However, all of them are cast perfectly and quality programs.

Visit Tara's Website for more info.

Jan. 31 Video of the Week

2009-01-31T20:41:00.003-05:00

Have you ever wondered what would happen if McFly had a knife in Back to the future? What about if Lorainne had a unibrow and a hair chest? I think this answers your questions..

Oh, my God, Magnum!

2009-01-29T15:37:00.008-05:00

Today, I salute a great American. Happy Birthday,

Tom Selleck
It's crazy that Magnum is 64. Insane. I still watch Magnum, P.I. on a semi-monthly basis. My brain can't take too much mustache.

I am not very happy that Matthew McConaghuey is going to play Magnum in a possible remake..but then again, who could possibly replace Tom Selleck? I hope that the movie is not made, because it won't be made the same..Hollywood will completely fuck it up.

{Thanks to @mikedoe for tweeting this.}

The Choice

2009-01-28T01:06:00.002-05:00

Last night I finished The Choice by Nicholas Sparks. It was a good read. The guy knows how to write a masterpiece.

Gabby moves to Beaufort, NC to be near her boyfriend, Kevin. Soon, she realizes her dog, Molly, is most likely pregnant. Gabby thinks her neighbor's dog is to blame and, one night, she decides to confront the neighbor.

Travis is a single man living next door to Gabby. He and his dog, Moby, enjoy the weekends with Travis's friends and family, relaxing to loud music, and cruising around the lake.

Gabby "talks" to Travis, and through other choice meetings, they become friends. One thing leads to another, and Gabby has to make The Choice.

Sparks keeps you guessing throughout the book. The beginning is slightly slow to move, but as it with most of his books. He combines the scenery of North Carolina with a love story that we all envy. Alas, it is only a book.

It gets 4 1/2 stars from me. I couldn't put it down.

The Crazy Little Things You Do

2009-01-27T17:52:00.002-05:00

Hey Congres..WHAT THE FUCK?

How long did it take the TV companies/stations to prepare for this digital switch? Probably longer than your fat asses have been sitting in that chair. So why are you delaying them anymore? Give people their fucking coupons, let them use expired coupons..something. This is completely ridiculous. And I know that delaying it until June, that the same thing is going to happen. People are still going to bitch about not being ready. That is their problem. We've heard about this switch for years.

Jan. 26 Artist of the Week

2009-01-26T21:41:00.002-05:00

This week's artist is one that I found out about months ago. Her voice just captivated me. She is one of the few holders of the 'Singles of the Week' from Itunes that I've liked and never getting tired.

Kerli is an Estonian bombshell who sings alternative rock. She has voiced the theme to the 'Quantom of Solace' videogame and is featured on 'The Punisher: War Zone' soundtrack. Her dubut album, Love is Dead, was released in July 2008 and was used for promoting the Fox show 'Fringe'. Singles from the album include: 'Love is Dead', 'She's in Parties', and my favorite 'Walking in Air'.

We All Need Control

2009-01-26T16:31:00.002-05:00

Usually whenever my parents saw I had bad grades, we'd have a little argument. It never turned physical..and why should it?

Lewin C. Powell III admitted in court he killed his mother over his grades. He beat his mother to death with a baseball bat and beat his father enough to fracture his skull twice. His father survived. Powell is 16. He and his attorneys agreed to a first-degree murder guilty plea, and the prosecutors dropped the attempted murder on his father and other charges. According to his attorneys, Powell has had lifetime problems and should spend his life sentence at a maximum-security psychiatric facility. All because "he just snapped that day." He wasn't abused by his parents, apparently.

Maybe he should go to a psychiatric facility. But some prison time would do him some good. He took a human life. Over bad grades. And brutally attacked his father. Over bad grades. Is that what society is raising our youth to do?

Parts Made in Japan

2009-01-24T23:19:00.003-05:00

Robotic mall cop? What will the Japanese think of next?

I really just wanted to show that pic, it's just fucked up really. But if you'd like to learn more: Daily Telegraph.

I've heard some pretty stupid reasons for killing someone..but because they changed their relationship status on Facebook? Now that is insane. A man in Britain attacked his estranged wife because she changed her status to 'single'. He recently pleaded guilty. Fox News.

Jan. 24 Video of the Week

2009-01-24T23:10:00.001-05:00

Ever wondered what beauty pageant contestants did after the contest is over?

We're All Gonna Get in a Fight

2009-01-23T23:42:00.003-05:00

You know it's a good day in sports when there is chair-throwing, riots, and a streaker!

At the Australian Open, a man ran onto the court, wearing only a shirt, danced quickly and made an exit. It's good to see Australia still lives in the 70's. Serena and Venus Williams were playing doubles at the time.
Earlier a near riot broke out between Serbian and Bosnian fans. They seem to fight everywhere. Serbia's Novak Djokovic, defeated Bosnian-born American Amer Delic.
Then two men were arrested for their roles in a chair-throwing match. Johnny Mac would be so proud! Almost 30 people have been ejected from Melbourne Park yet.

Now I am not an American Idol fan. I did, at one point, watch the show semi-religiously, but since it is a complete joke, I'd rather not watch. But I came across an article about AI fans wanting a hopeful disqualified.
Joanna Pacitti auditioned for the show in Louisville, Kentucky and blew away the judges. Joanna has voiced songs on a few soundtracks, had a contract with Geffen, and even had Britney Spears cover one of her songs. But does that make her unqualified for American Idol? Is that too much experience?

American Idol is in fact...a "reality" show. I don't think it is unfair to have some experience. And she is not the first to have been on American Idol with a "failed record contract". Many contestants have, so I think she should go on. If "America" thinks she shouldn't be on..then they can vote her off. Honestly, I don't think "America" should have all the vote. Hello..Fantasia and Taylor Hicks have won that stupid show. Taylor Hicks no longer has a contract.

I'm the King of Cellulite. Ham On!

2009-01-22T22:23:00.003-05:00

Hey guess what! There is no magic pill! None of the "diet" pills can substitute that of a diet and exercise plan. I'm so shocked by this, I about had a heart attack. Oh, that could be because I ate White Castle. I apologize.

If you want to lose weight, then you have to change your eating habits and exercise. Well, that or the knife. But even then, if you lipo or gastro bypass...it still won't solve everything. If you don't do the work, then you're not going to succeed. It sucks ass not being one of the few that can discipline themselves to eat healthy, and especially not being one that can eat the fattest food and not gain a pound. I know, I've wanted to punch those myself.

Plus, some of those pills and methods can kill you. So just be smart and do the work. Or be fat. Whatever works for you. For more info on these findings: Fox News.

I just started reading The Choice by Nicholas Sparks today and so far it is good. Like all his books.

Inside you are so hollow

2009-01-21T21:03:00.002-05:00

The Senate voted Hillary in. 94-2. Not surprising. She's right for the job. Meanwhile, Caroline Kennedy ended her bid for Hillary's seat in the Senate. Think it had to do with ole Teddy? I bet. And if Timothy Geithner gets voted in..I'm not going to pay my taxes either. I mean seriously..if you don't pay your taxes when they should be, then all of a sudden pay them before you get nominated for Treasury Sec., that's fucked up. How could you swear in a guy like that. I don't care if we need the Treasury Sec., do NOT vote for a guy that forgot to pay his taxes. That's like swearing in Osama for Homeland Security.

I honestly can not stand seeing anymore about little Caylee Anthony. It sickens me and the more I see that face I wanna smack the shit out of her mother.

Sweeeeeet Emotion

2009-01-20T17:05:00.003-05:00

I'm not really watching this inauguration. I really don't care, I never watched any of the others so it's not like this is different. I did, however, see my uncle and my aunt introduced into the inauguration and that was cool for me.

I'm avoiding Fox News today cause there's nothing there but this event, and honestly, I just don't want to read it. I don't want to see it. Oh well.

My papa gave me an article about mistreatment of our military. Mistreating them by firing them when they were called to duty. Mistreating them by not giving them another job, which they must do BY LAW. Or giving them a job much lower than the previous position. Frankly, that is anti-American. It sickens me that a person can go fight for our freedom, lay their life for us and our country..and lose their job in the process.

To read my papa's blog about this mistreatment, the article, or Obama, visit Morning Rant. You won't be disappointed.

Jan. 19 Artist of the Week

2009-01-19T16:42:00.003-05:00

I thought about this artist of the week and I think this is the right person for the title. I love her, her music makes me bounce around with happiness and even though she's not such an unknown, she's not huge in the U.S.

Elena Paparizou or as some people known her as Helena Paparizou is a Pop singer well-known all over Europe. She is a Greek-Swede, meaning she was born in Sweden by 2 Greek immigrants. She mainly sings in Greek, and now English. Some of her most popular songs are "My Number One", "Mambo", "Gigolo", "Treli Kardia" and my personal favorite "The Game of Love". In fact, "My Number One" won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2005. Elena has recorded 5 albums and is currently in the works for her 3rd English-speaking album due in 2009.

Her official Myspace showcases her Greek songs, while her Youtube has all her music videos, Greek and English.

Got Me 10 Feet Off the Ground

2009-01-19T06:19:00.004-05:00

So it looks as though the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be facing each other in the Super Bowl. I am happy to see the Cardinals in the big game since Kurt Warner is a great guy, but the Steelers...well I was born in Cincinnati so that is all I have to say. Ravens, you tried to come back and beat the Steelers, but it was not enough. I still do not like the Ravens.

I gotta shout-out my friend, who just started posting on her Unperfectly Perfect Blog. It is an advice blog, where Cat talks about really anything. From relationships, life, babies, abuse, to her latest blog about torture methods.

Sorry Like The Angel

2009-01-18T09:27:00.004-05:00

I apologize that I haven't blogged much as of late. There is alot of things going on at my work and most of it is stressing me out so I also apologize if I don't blog very often.

A study done in Dayton, Ohio found that more young adults are taking prescription sleeps aids than ever. Insomnia is something that was always generally thought of for older adults, but the use of sleep aids has risen among adult 45 and younger. But especially bad is the rise of 18-24. "Use in this age group rose to 1,524 users per 100,000 in 2006, up from 599 users per 100,000 in 1998." That is disturbing. When you are so young, we should be able to sleep normally with no problems. I have tried Simply Sleep, Tylenol PM, and Excedrin PM to get to sleep easier and none of them have really worked for me. I still wake up 10 times a night. Check out more at Fox News.

Jan. 17 Video of the Week

2009-01-17T21:45:00.006-05:00

Pineapple Express

2009-01-15T16:38:00.004-05:00

I very rarely review movies, cause simply: I never go to the theatre, so why review something that is 2 years old? But last night, I watched Pineapple Express. I saw the trailer for the movie and I knew I had to see it. {Thanx Myspace} I promise, no spoilers.

I laughed, there was alot of funny parts. Seth Rogen is always funny to me and James Franco was excellent. I could have done without Danny McBride, he was just not that comical or believable as a drug supplier. Gary Cole is the definitive bad guy..but Rosie Perez as a corrupt cop was too much.

All and all, I give it a 4 1/2 out of 5. It was worth the $20, and I will watch it again.

I always feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone

2009-01-15T14:25:00.004-05:00

Have you been seeing dead people lately? No I don't mean Ralph Nader. But you could be drinking too much coffee. Or anything with too much caffeine in it. Researchers at the University of Durham suggest that too much caffeine intake can lead to hallucinations. So if you've been hearing voices and seeing things that are not there...maybe you should cut back on the caffeine.

We are the Youth of the Nation

2009-01-14T21:18:00.003-05:00

Where have the youth of this country gone?

In Pennsylvania, 3 teenage girls were charged with 'sexting'. Another new term to learn from the youth: the teenage girls sent nude pictures through their cell phones to 3 teenage boys. The girls were 14 and 15, while the boys were 16 and 17.

What the fuck?

School officials first seized a cell phone from one of the student while they were using it during school hours. So, you're stupid enough to use your phone during school hours. Or at least stupid enough to get caught. The pictures were found on that phone, and after the police investigated, found the other 5.

I remember how high school is. But seriously? This is disrespectful of both the girls and the guys.

I don't think children under 18 should have a cell phone. I know there are reasons disagreeing with that, but this is what happens when you give your child their own phone. They either use massive amount of minutes, use the camera/camcorder to do something illegal..or worse. Giving them a phone for an emergency isn't sufficient enough. Children don't exactly know what an emergency entails.

And now you have 6 teenagers charged with child pornography.

Cheating really ain't a Crime

2009-01-13T21:04:00.004-05:00

In a Washington court rules that teachers can have sex with an 18 year old student. The state law only bars teacher having sexual contact with students 16 or 17. That is a technicality that should not be changed. You are their teacher; they learn from you. having sex with them is just wrong and perverted. Just because they are "of-age" does not make it right.

Also, doctors are looking into the idea that humans can tell their partner is sexually aroused by the scent of their sweat. That may be true, but I surely do not know any one that smells their partner, and knows that they are in the mood. Ridiculous. Fore more info: Fox News.

And I just found out that Taylor Swift is going to be on CSI soon. Love Taylor, and love CSI!! How awesome!

Jan. 12 Artist of the Week

2009-01-12T22:42:00.006-05:00

Now on Mondays, I will bring you an artist of the week. Most likely going to be someone I found on Myspace. Or more often than not: they found me.

This week, I bring you Ross Lara. If you like Pop or Trance..you'll love Ross. If you just wanna hear a great beat to dance to..Ross is your guy. Ross is a producer-songwriter and DJ, making such songs as "Loves It", "Say Goodbye" with Chelsea Lee, "Mercury Haze", and my personal favorite: "Friday Night". Now mostly based in Orlando, Florida, Ross has played for Barack Obama and opened for such DJs and Paul van Dyk and BT. He is very talented and I am anxiously awaiting his debut EP with SECTR 24, out this month.

For more music and Amazon and Itunes links:
Ross's Myspace and SECTR 24's Myspace

Wanna drink some alcohol?

2009-01-12T22:22:00.003-05:00

In Australia, mouthwash was linked to oral cancer. Doctors found that some people got oral cancer and had no other risk factors but using mouthwash containing alcohol. Some mouthwashes contain up to 26% of alcohol! And it is suppose to be safe for children to use? Thank you, Crest, for making non-alcohol mouthwash. Something tells me their sells will go up. For more info: Australian News.

It is common cold season! Preventing the cold could be as easy as getting more sleep. Researchers found that people who regularly sleep 8 hours a night are more immune to getting sick. Your cell level boosts while you sleep, making you less susceptible to colds. Good news for people like me who get sick every winter. Read more at Fox News.

If you are not great at sleeping, meaning you have insomnia. Or you just wake up 50 times a night like me. There is something that may help you get over your cold faster: Exercising! Sweating out a cold by exercising will help your immune system fight it out quicker. If you go to a gym, make sure to wash your hands and wipe whatever equipment you use.

Jan. 10 Video of the Week

2009-01-10T22:10:00.003-05:00

I decided to move my Weekly Video blog to Saturdays. So here's a little funny from Orenfilm

There will be No White Flag

2009-01-09T21:54:00.003-05:00

Good news for those who have an addiction to Tetris like me: playing Tetris can reduce the flashbacks caused by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

British doctors tested PTSD patients, letting them play Tetris for 10 minutes, and found that those patients had fewer flashbacks than those patients who did nothing. With fewer flashbacks, people suffering from PTSD may be able to sleep and concentrate easier. Tetris also showed to not wipe out the memory of the traumatic event, but let the patient make sense of the event, without disturbing them.

A study that is actually useful! I have met many people with PTSD {my uncle being one of them}, so anything that can help them is wonderful.

If you would like more information, visit Fox News.

Hello darkness, my old Friend

2009-01-08T20:06:00.004-05:00

Scientists say that if kids play outside 2/3 hours a day, it would reduce the risk of them becoming near-sighted, thus the need of glasses. "Professor Ian Morgan of the Australian Research Council’s Vision Center said he believes sunlight triggers the release of dopamine, which prevents eyeball from distorting." I was a kid that loved to play outside, and did so most of the day, and I still became near-sighted around the time I turned 6, so maybe this is true, and maybe this just another bored scientist. Read more at Daily Mail.

I like the way you always get it Wrong

2009-01-06T20:21:00.003-05:00

Researchers found that coffee reduces the risk for cancers in the mouth. I'm a bit taken aback by that, but hey, if you can trust anyone with studies about cancer, you can trust the Japanese. Coffee can also ruin your teeth enamel, so take your pick: cancer or enamel?
While driving to work today, I heard on the radio, that Hyundai will accept your new car if you lose your job. Yep, if you become unemployed within a year after buying a Hyundai, they will accept it. Better than losing your car due to a repo.
How does a baby get thrown out with the trash at a hospital? I'm pretty suspicious of this story, there are a few missing pieces, and frankly I do not believe it. It is pretty despicable. Read more at Fox News.

Mother Freedom started ringing her Bell

2009-01-05T18:52:00.003-05:00

I was close to writing about orgasms during childbirth, but as this caused me to slightly hurl in my mouth, I decided not to. If that is interesting to you, you can read more at FoxNews.

So instead, I came across an article about Big Hollywood, a blog premiering tomorrow. Its mission is to change the entertainment industry. Andrew Breitbart, wants to return Hollywood to its moral and patriotic roots. I support that.

As Breitbart puts it "Until conservatives, libertarians and Republicans - who will be the lion’s share of Big Hollywood’s contributors - recognize that (pop) culture is the big prize and that politics is secondary, there will be no victory in this important battle."

So remember to check it out tomorrow yall!

Jan. 5 Video of the Week

2009-01-05T18:35:00.001-05:00

Tribute to good ole bathroom humor.

I'm on the hunt I'm after You

2009-01-04T14:05:00.005-05:00

I had to blog this: who is your favorite teen idol?

I stumbled across the Top 10 Best Teen Idol: Then & Now this afternoon and I thought..which was my favorite as a young girl. I happened to be obsessed with Backstreet Boys..but teen idol?

Well, the list goes:


10 Donny Osmond	9 Duran Duran	8 Joey Lawrence	7 Hanson	6 Scott Baio

5 Johnny Depp	4 David Cassidy	3 John Travolta	2 Davy Jones	1 Shaun Cassidy

My 3rd mother, Shelly, adores Shaun Cassidy so I know she's happy with that. I would say mine is Johnny Depp.

Read more you can find the article at Foxnews.com

Waiting for the Downfall

2009-01-04T00:43:00.003-05:00

A man in New Orleans decided instead of paying child support, he would kill the child. I use the word 'man' lightly.

22 year old Danny Platt was ordered to pay child support of his 2 and 1/2 year old son, Ja' Shawn Powell. But rather than be responsible, he vowed death to the mother or his own child. On Friday, he picked the boy up {his first time visiting with him}, then told police the boy was kidnapped while he was taking care of him.

Later on, he confessed to police and told them where the boy's body was.

This is sick, surprising, no, but I am utterly disgusted. I'm at a loss for words at how this thought could enter someone's mind. Let alone, commit it.

I Keep Thinking About Making My Way

2009-01-03T14:01:00.003-05:00

Stop that thinking right now! Thinking too hard can make you fatter.

Canadian researchers studied students in 3 different ways: while sitting, reading, and doing computer tests. After each activity, the students were taken to a buffet. Turns out you eat more after you've been thinking.

That could explain alot to me. I do tend to think too much. Maybe that is why rednecks aren't fat? Ooo I went there!

The study was pretty useless because your brain uses glucose to fuel itself, so if you been using your brain by thinking, you're using glucose right? Well if you've used glucose then you have to eat to get the glucose balance level again. I only have a high school degree and I figured that out.

If you need any more information, visit Telegraph.co.uk.

You're as Cold as Ice

2009-01-01T17:23:00.002-05:00

Surprise, surprise! 2009 has started with a bang, and almost literally. Cincinnati has already had its first murder of the year, happening after midnight. Charles Barkley was arrested for suspicion of DUI. Crime is the word today.

What a way to start out a new year. A new leaf. I was drinking, but I wasn't driving. I guess I should have jumped on that train quickly. Except I am not stupid, not a drunker, nor a driver. Maybe I'm the only one thinking.

Every year when the ball drops, it's a way to make a new start for yourself. And starting it in jail, is probably not the best ways. So good work!

Let Me Go Crazy on You

2008-12-31T11:50:00.003-05:00

I just wanted to take the time to say thank you to every one who read this blog. It means alot to me so thank you so very much. and Fuck You :D

2008 is ending tonight and it's been a year of ups and downs for me as it has for everyone. I think the big highlight of the year was getting the job that I have kept since March 22. As much heartache as it has caused me {and more}, it has been steady income for me. And through this job, I have met so many great people, and refueled my knowledge in the idiocy of people.

This is the year of my first stitches. The outside scar that will always reminds me of that day in July when I stupidly cut myself while emptying trash.

2008 was also the first election I was able to vote in, and seeing as it was a presidential election, it made it even more special. I feel like because of this, I became more political, and at least a little more knowledgeable about the world and the political world.

I started this blog this year and in its on way, made me more intelligible about politics and the entertainment business. I hope 2009 brings more for me.

Which brings me to some resolutions for 2009. I've never really set aside resolutions and tried to work on them, but maybe this year can change that. I want to start:

Writing more in my blogs
Work more on the relationships and friendships I have
Get my driver's license
Be more frugal
Lose weight
Work harder for school/career in web design

I hope everyone has a wonderful night, please be smart, if you do drink, drink responsibly and don't drive. See you in 2009!

With a Different Meaning

2008-12-30T20:37:00.004-05:00

There are many sequels in the works in the news lately.

Andrew Lloyd Webber says the sequel to the Phantom of the Opera, called Phantom: Love Never Dies, should be ready for a late 2009 release. He also hopes that the musical could open simultaneously in 3 cities: NY, London, and an Asian city. The setting for the sequel will be moved to NY's Coney Island and 10 years after the original. I fell in love with the 2004 film version and unfortunately I never got to see it in theatre, but I'm excited for this and I hope I get to see it. Little nervous since it's been 23 years since he remade the original.

There's going to be an 8th Police Academy movie! Honestly, the last 3 weren't very good, but I'm hopeful for this one. Everyone {reportedly} will return except for Tackleberry and Feldman, who was in the 4th movie. Producers are even trying to get Kim Cattrall and Sharon Stone back. Now those 2 I can live without, but why not make another Police Academy? Hollywood ain't coming up with anything else halfway original anyway.

A 3rd Meet the Parents movie is in the works. 'Little Fockers' will hopefully have everyone from the first 2 movies. Meet the Fockers wasn't a horribly bad movie, but it wasn't great. Maybe the 3rd movie will round out the series on a good note? It could be good.

Also, casting is in the works for the 4th Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Russell Brand may star as Johnny's Depp brother. Why does Disney feel the need to keep making sequels to movies? They're ruining the greatness of the original. I thought 'At World's End' was a great ending for the series. It wrapped up everything from the first 2, so what is the 4th movie going to accomplish? Please, don't make this movie!

Break Another Little Bit of My Heart

2008-12-29T15:45:00.003-05:00

I am not here to judge everyone. I do not have that right.

With that said, I was deeply hurt, and slightly offended when I read about this fabricated Holocaust memoir. The fact that anybody would lie about anything to do with the Holocaust cuts deep into my soul. I have read many Holocaust memoirs myself and it is hard not to rethink that maybe something was amiss in those books.

I normally do not even read anything that has Oprah's name attached to it, but this sickened me enough to read it. Now Oprah's been doped before, so I am not surprised by that.

Just for the record: I am not Jewish.

To read the full article, visit Fox News.

Dec. 29 Video of the Week

2008-12-29T13:42:00.003-05:00

Seeing as it is the last Monday of 2008, I thought this video would be fitting.

Jump On It

2008-12-28T18:35:00.004-05:00

Once again, I really want to be a researcher to sit around, earning money, to "discover" information like this.

Young people who skip breakfast tend to lose their virginity earlier.

I am stunned. Truly, I can not gain my breath. Honestly, Japanese doctors look for the most non-obvious things to research. I saw this topic on FoxNews.com and just had to read about it. How could anyone skip over this article? But I would like to disagree with this study. I skipped breakfast as a teenager. Alot. And I still have not lost ... that.

Also, the study said they "looked for ways to curb unwanted pregnancies". I can think of one EXTREMELY obvious answer to that, but I'll leave it up to you to figure out what I'm thinking.

If you would like to read the full article {It is a pretty good little read}, visit News.au.

If You Just Believe

2008-12-26T19:26:00.002-05:00

Woohoo Go Jen!

Jen Aniston's Movie 'Marley & Me' beat Brad Pitt's movie 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' in the opening numbers. It's not official..but for all us Jen fans, we can celebrate.

Also, 'Marley' beat Tom Cruise's 'Valkyrie'. My brother saw this movie and said it wasn't great...but Tom gets shot alot. I may just see it for that!

Where are You Christmas?

2008-12-25T10:43:00.003-05:00

Today is the day that people can't wait to celebrate. Some people just want the day to be over with so stores don't look so Christmas-y. Christmas is a weird time for me. I love it and it means alot to me, but growing up, it wasn't the same for me as it was for other children.

My parents decided the year after I was born to stop putting up the tree and everything else that goes with modern Christmas traditions. I didn't grow up believing in Santa, I didn't wish anything for Christmas, I even remember receiving items from IGA for Christmas. I grew up knowing what Christmas was about. I knew about Baby Jesus and the Manger and Mary and The Three Wise men. But I am not writing this to be religious.

Christmas is the day to celebrate giving and family. It's a special time of year when 95% of the US is closed just to focus on something other than politics, war, all the turmoil around us.

I posted a few of my favorite Christmas songs. {stealing from a friend, love you Justin} What are your favorite Christmas songs? What movies do you regularly watch around this time, even if it not a Christmas-y movie? {I watch Sound of Music every Christmas night} And what did you get for Christmas? I'm gonna stop saying that word now

I Say Merry Christmas

2008-12-24T09:53:00.002-05:00

1 day until Christmas, and I read a story like this. It seems to come up every year around this time: people fired for saying Merry Christmas. I will try not to offend anybody, but if you are, oh well.

A former employee of a Christian-run company claims to have been fired for saying Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays. Frankly, if any of my 15 bosses even tried yelling at me about that, I would be done with them. Now I don't necessarily say Merry Christmas to everyone, but I will not say Happy Holidays. Nope. Can't do. Sorry, but that IS against my religion and I am standing with this woman 100%.

Also, the store manager where I work {which I won't say} says Merry Christmas.

If you are offended by Merry Christmas, why? I wouldn't be offended if someone said Happy Channukah or whatever holiday. I wouldn't. Simple as that, the holiday or religion is not being shoved down your throat by those words.

What a Wicked Thing

2008-12-23T08:57:00.002-05:00

This is one of the strangest things that I have ever heard. But then, maybe it isn't. A study done in England found that for some people, thinking about sex can lead to sneezing.

I would think that thinking about sex would lead to something else, but that's just me. I mean, really..sneezing? Wow. Good work, Dr, good job. I guess there's worse things than that? Why don't you study what happens when people have sex. Oh, that's already been done, sorry. Just trying to think outside of the box for you.

Also, it says that this could be genetic. So if you see your parent sneezing too much, that means they're probably thinking about sex. What a dirty game to play. I know I could catch my dad in that one.

This seems pretty odd, but the Doc has some scientific explanations and since I am no expert, read more at Fox News.

I would love to get a government grant just to look at random things and connect them somehow. That would honestly be great and better used time than most government positions.

Dec. 22 Video of the Week

2008-12-22T19:00:00.006-05:00

Monday always introduces the Video of the Week. And this Monday, before Christmas, brings us some important information about Eggnog from the Fine Brothers!

Somebody Help Me Tame This Animal

2008-12-22T09:55:00.004-05:00

What a wonderful year to follow politics. One word can sum up politics, and this year especially: corrupt. I do not normally like to talk about politics, but these days, what else is there to talk about?

Between people losing their jobs, homes, identities, everything, the richer are getting richer and politicians are still playing their stupid ass games. Most of them are corrupt and only care about themselves. And whenever something even remotely corrupting/suspicious turns up, it doesn't phase the politicians. They barely even get questioned about it! Get away with murder and keep their jobs. It is sick.

{That's enough of that for me for a long time. Maybe til the next presidential election? It'll be starting in 2010 so you don't have to wait long.}

I'm sure people of New England are excited to hear that today is the 2nd day of Winter. Considering they've had winter for the past month. Just in time for Christmas. I wish I could get some snow. Even for a few minutes on Christmas. Call me a dreamer, but what's Christmas without snow?

I'm off to die in the 4 degrees of death.

I'm Back Biiiiiiiiiiitches

2008-12-19T00:28:00.002-05:00

Yeah, for the millionth time..but you know what

FUCK YOU!

I'm gonna try this blogging thing again. Got some ideas, got some stupid opinions to share, and maybe we can have some fun?

Whatever, fat bottomed girl. Are you gonna take me home tonight?

I wish

People Everywhere Just Want To Be Free

2008-05-24T23:13:00.006-04:00

I recently came across this link, and as a person who downloads almost everything I listen to {off Itunes Music. It rocks my life.}, I knew I needed to bookmark it for the future, and also to spread it around. RIAA Legal Music Sites. It's hard nowadays to not download music for free, but it's become easier to download it while paying for it; but it's hard to know for sure that you still will not be sued for "paying" for something illegal.

Naturally, we all have downloaded illegally, and I use to fear being sued for it. I feared for a long time that I would be sued, and my parents had the same fear as well. So, do the "right" thing.

I normally wouldn't even mention this person's name, but seriously: Amy Whinehouse is fucking scary. She is sick looking. She gives me nightmares. Sorry, but it's the truth. She needs to be committed somewhere. Soon.

Without Love, Where Would You Be Right Now?

2008-05-14T22:13:00.009-04:00

As I frantically searched for something to write about in the last 30 minutes, I realized that having trash fall on you pretty much makes the rest of the day pointless. Also, it makes it impossible to think.

There are many blogs that I read daily. I mostly read blogs from people that I have at least contacted online...and people that I know aren't complete jerks.

Hollyscoop is a blog I started reading to get all Hollywood coverage. It started with just 3 ladies from LA {3 very sweet and goofy ladies I must add} blogging about gossip. Now, the site has more categories {such as TV, Movies, and Sports} and added more bloggers.

Moxie is one of my favorite people in the whole world. {no offense to anyone else who I love} She is hilarious, political, very smart {you can not pull one over on Mox}, and deathly afraid of Hilary Clinton's pantsuits.

Achieve Nerdvana is run by two of geekiest people in the world: Nar Williams and Ryan McDonald. While Nar is in love with robots {he still probably wants me to built him one..as if I am that smart}, Ryan is the only person that would attempt to go paintballing on a unicycle. If you are a dork, nerd, geek, heck they even accept dweebs: this is your site.

Some blogs that I have already mentioned before are all part of the Redneck Radio Network and are for anybody that can drink, smoke, drive, and blog at the same time. Some of the members are: Doghouse with Baddog, Morning Rant with Brokenpole, and Amanda's Rants and Raves, who happens to be Baddog's daughter.

Only Love Can Make It Rain

2008-05-12T13:30:00.007-04:00

Probably my most favorite show on television at the moment is The Tudors on Showtime. It is "historical", it is dramatically funny, it is well written, it is magnificent. I can not get enough of this show. Even though most situations are historically false in reference to character names, relationships, physical appearance and the timing of events, I still love the show. Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Henry VIII, Natalie Dormer as Queen Anne, Peter O'Toole as Pope Paul III, Henry Cavill as Charles Brandon, and the rest of the cast are phenomenal.

Another Showtime show that I love is Weeds. I was incredibly ecstatic to learn yesterday that season 4 premieres on June 16th, which happens to be my birthday. From Wikipedia: "The plot of season 4 revolves around Nancy relocating her family (and her drug business) from her burned down Agrestic neighborhood to the beach town of Ren Mar on the San Diego/Mexico border." This is another show where the cast is fantastic; how could you not love Kevin Nealon!?

Another Showtime show premiering on my birthday, is Secret Diary of a Call Girl. The title leaves no mystery to what the show is about. From Sho.com: "To her friends and family she is Hannah, a legal secretary clocking in regular hours and enjoying a "normal" life. To her clients, she is Belle, the answer to every man's fantasies. Secret Diary of a Call Girl premieres Monday, June 16." Looks like it will be a good show, at least one I will watch for a few episodes, and hopefully reel me in.

I Am Lost and I Can't Even Say Why

2008-05-06T19:40:00.004-04:00

I can't EVER find anything to write about anymore. It is sad really and I refuse to give any more publicity to stupid tabloid stories. {Yeah, you know EXACTLY what I am talking about.} So when I was looking through Hollyscoop today, it looked hopeless to find something that didn't involve the recent stories that are rocking all of the magazines. I never give up, however, and my ladies rarely disappoint me, and I found a story about Anchorman 2.

Yes, Adam McKay, director of Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and Will Ferrell are seriously considering making a sequel. More like they will do one eventually. Now I loved Anchorman. It was fairly stupid, but it was funny as hell. However, I find it relenting how Hollywood always wants to make sequels. And about 98% of the sequels are AWFUL. So, I'm apprehensive to see Anchorman 2. I hope it is as great as the first one, and they prove everyone wrong.

In other sad, Will Ferrell movie sequels, Old School 2 is still being scripted. I'm going back to my closet now to cry about this.

It Feels So Good

2008-04-28T19:08:00.007-04:00

Last night history was made. Ashley Force, NHRA Funny Car driver, in her 2nd season, won her first National event. She is the first female to ever win an event in Funny Car. Last week, she was the first female to be leading the points standing for Funny car, as well. {She still holds the lead.} In her 3rd final this season, she had to beat her own father, John Force. John was going for his 1,000 round win. Ashley made a flawless run, while John smoked his tires early.

Visit NHRA Drag Racing official website for more info and video.

I Don't Wanna Die For You

2008-04-27T18:21:00.009-04:00

Before the Army band began playing hymns, before the VIPs took their seats, before the crowd that waited for hours began to filter into the ballpark, there was only a lonesome flag-draped casket on a platform, with two soldiers standing guard at each end.For a few minutes, the nearly empty stadium became as quiet as a church. A young woman in black was slowly escorted to the front of the platform by a soldier in dress uniform. He stood back as she approached Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin’s coffin. She put her face in her hands and wept.

For all of us.

There were stirring words of inspiration, followed by aching sadness that puts a lump in your throat and keeps it there -- such as the WWII airplanes that flew by in the missing-man formation, then rejoined to symbolize Matt’s final homecoming.

There was a celebration of his life, in his family’s words and in snapshots on the big screen: Matt as a baby in a sleeper decorated with a rocket ship; playing in piles of leaves; wearing a bath-towel Superman cape; with a new bike, with Santa, beloved dogs, in a football uniform, at the prom, graduation, Army uniform, in a Humvee in Iraq. And then the picture we know too well. The one taken by his terrorist captors after his convoy was ambushed near Baghdad in 2004: he stares at the camera in his floppy camo hat, trying not to show fear in the midst of evil.

There was also an emotional tribute to Matt’s family. The crowd stood to applaud Keith and Carolyn Maupin, who have endured crushing fear for four long years, showing the world only grace and dignity. The Maupins turned their devastating loss into love, by doing for all soldiers what they longed to do for their missing son. They shipped care packages to thousands of troops.

If there are places in America where patriotism is not fashionable, this was not one of them. Not at the funeral. And not along roads hedged by an unbroken chain of yellow ribbons and flag-waving supporters.

If there’s another nation that has ever sacrificed such a precious resource in such a selfless cause, I don’t know of it.

There may be places in America where “God” is the only word that can’t be uttered in public. But Matt Maupin’s service was not that place, either. Matt’s Christian faith, and the way that faith has sustained his family, was as unmistakable as the flag-draped casket at the center of it all.

“Look at all the lives that have been touched through one man’s hardship,” Matt’s brother Micah, a Marine, wrote in a letter read at the service. “This is the big picture of what God had in store for you.”

I think Matt came to symbolize way the human spirit can overcome evil. Love found a way home.

“Death does not have the last word today,” said Chaplain Dale Ellens in a closing prayer. “Life does.”
Words can’t describe the power and meaning of Matt Maupin’s final, slow salute. But those words come pretty close.

I never knew Matt. But that doesn't matter in any way. His story, his life, touched everyone. It gives this song by Toby Keith a whole new meaning. It gives this war a different meaning. And the fact that just 1 soldier, out of the many serving our country everyday, has moved so many people..that is amazing. Part of me wished that I was there today. {I was at work, actually}

Every time I think about this war, and the soldiers, my heart skips a beat and I remember the people that I have known, even very briefly, who are in Iraq and Afghanistan, and even the ones lucky enough to be elsewhere serving out country. Especially my very good friend in Japan. I really do not know what I would do if he went to Iraq. I think of him as a brother, I wish we were that close, but I have known him since I remember practically.

This is Matt's day. It is a day to remember the troops, to mourn for the fallen, and to remember the real life heroes who are fighting, who have fought, for our freedom. It does not matter how you feel about this war.

For all those uninformed of Matt Maupin's story, visit his official website for everything you need to know.

But It Wasn't a Rock..

2008-04-26T21:44:00.006-04:00

Ravenstake.com features many videos directed and starring 2 great friends of mine, The Fine Brothers. They parody many different shows and movies, but also create their own skits. They are one of the top comedians on Youtube and have been featured on many sites, including Youtube, Myspace, Break.com, etc. And it's not gay, if it is family. Just so you know.

Miriam and Shoshana, aka Peanut and Butterball to Nowlive listeners, aka Deena and Kara, are the funniest chicks that I know. Seriously. They have also taught me about many things, such as masturbation and one night stands. They have been featured numerous times on Youtube, in Orenfilm sketches. You can find them on Myspace page along with many of their videos.

Turn Your Back On Me Baby

2008-04-25T12:01:00.007-04:00

I was actually semi excited to hear that Jimmy Fallon will be taking over Late Night when Conan goes to the Tonight Show. When I say semi excited, it is not that I don't like Jimmy Fallon. It is mostly cause I don't think he'll be better than Conan, but I know he'll be better than Carson. {I mean, seriously, I could be better than manorexic.}

I am excited, however, that I'll be able to watch 2 hours of late night TV on NBC. I have never liked Leno. I find him very annoying and not that funny. I like Letterman alot, but then I can not stand whatever his band leader's name is. I like Max Weinberg, mostly because I feel Conan and the Max Weinberg 7 banter well together. I have barely ever watched Ferguson, so that is all I will say about him.

I am not 100% sure about this decision to put in Jimmy Fallon, but I will support it and try to watch the show when he premieres.

But I'm Sorry, I Don't Pray That Way

2008-04-05T15:55:00.009-04:00

My mind's completely a blur right now and honestly, I have no idea what's going on. I haven't really gotten a quality sleep in at least a week now, and I haven't really blogged in more than week. I apologize, it will be better.

So today I'd like to give thanks, show some love to the people that show me love all the time, and spread their links and what else.

The Redneck Radio Network is anything but it sounds. Except for the redneck part. It is purely a network of friends supporting not only them, but others. Most notably is The Roll Family, who run the blog. They're hilarious, and I can never get enough of them. They run their own show, oddly titled Redneck Radio News as well, and it is never short of crazy. Not to be left out, DogHouse with Baddog is the disowned brother of the Rolls, who also blogs daily. Baddog also supplies crazy news stories, youtube videos, and anything else that should never be spoken or shown to any human.

I'm sure some people are saying "wait just a minute! you're forgetting Brokenpole?!". Yeah, well, that paragraph was long. Brokenpole runs his own show, blog, and co-hosts. His show is Wake Up Call, with his wife, Smokinbeaver. Prepare for questions you wouldn't hear anywhere else from these 2 crazy people in love who will push the limits.

It's Alright..To Be Me

2008-03-25T09:29:00.005-04:00

{I love free music from Itunes.}

I just read on Yahoo News that the A-Team movie is going to be released in June 12, 2009. Part of me is excited cause I loved A-Team growing up {still do}. And the other part of me, oddly larger, does not want to see this cast and anything that Hollywood would remake of the A-Team. The only cast that is rumored is Woody Harrelson as 'Howling Mad' Murdock, aka the crazy pilot, and Ice Cube as B.A. Baracus, who everyone knows was played by the one and only Mr.T. Frankly, I'm frightened by this. Fortunately, there are no more rumored cast, and at the moment, I do not want to know.

Moving on with other horrible remakes/sequels, last night I finished up watching Revenge of the Nerds III. Ugh, that's all I really even want to say. Awful, I deleted it and told my brother to not watch it.