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June 30th, 2007
Up until recently I would make jokes regarding “extra virgin olive oil” . Yeah, insert numerous jokes here.
Out of curiosity i looked it up. I thought i owuld hare what i learned.
Extra Virgin olive oil is the oil that comes from the original pressing of the olives. As a result, it is nearly perfect, next ot no impurities, nearly zero processing. No other methods were used to obtain the oil, no heat, etc, just pressing.
Odd, yet fascinating
June 26th, 2007
1. Video games lead to violence in youth.
Citing national crime statistics, youth violent crime hasnt been lower in 30 years. 99% of gamers dont commit antisocial acts. In fact, studies have shown that mental stability and home life are the contributors to violence and not games. How can the guy at home pwning his friends be out and commiting crimes?
2. Video games are marketed at children.
While most kids do play video games, the market is shifting to adults. In fact, 62% of platforms, and 66% of pc gamers is over 18. The original gamers have hit adulthood and are now the focus of developers.
3. Girls arent gamers.
Once that was an accurate statement. The female population of gamers has increased steadily for years. Females out number males on web based games. World of Warcraft is also played heavily by the female market.
4. Video game play is isolating.
On the contrary, much video game play is social. 60 percent of gamers play with their friends. 33% percent play with their brothers and sisters.
5. Video game play will desensitize the masses.
Animal studies show that primates differentiate between play fighting, and that of true violence. Sometimes they seem to be quite amused wrestling each other. Other events see them ripping each other to shreds. Are we not smarter than the apes?
June 24th, 2007
The eyebrows do serve a function. Eyebrows function to keep sweat and rainwater out of your eyes. While this is not important anymore, in primitive times they were very important, for the human was escaping a predator perhaps they start sweating, that salty water in the eyes would blind them and make them food for whatever was chasing them. Eyebrows still plays an important role in our culture because they’re useful for communicating nonverbal expression and women seem to enjoy plucking and pruning them to convey themselves to be more beautiful. Younger people tend to pierce eyebrows, but even with all these things, they still function to wick water from the eyes to the sides of the face. You might consider them the eyes’ is umbrellas.
June 20th, 2007
Pros
- Might be fun
- Might become less self absorbed
- Parenting could be interesting
- A new unconditional relationship.
- Seeing things through the eyes of a child
- Improves sense of joy!
- A child is what you leave when you pass, they pick up the torch for you;
Cons
- Kids require alot of attention
- babies are very expensive
- Parenting could be boring
- Bye Bye Spontaneity
- Diagreements between parents.
- Might change your mind later.
I am of the thought that everyone, well, everyone in the sense of a mentally stable, non addict, should likely be a parent. I mean lesser people are doing it. Hell, my son gave me a reason to live. If i ever do anything great, i will do it in his name, even now just thinking of him i have tears in my eyes. hes the greatest thing in the world. SO yeah. if you can, do. Becuase the moment your kid is born, its like the colors get brighter, and nothing is the same, everything you thought you knew, it changes, your view changes, when you first hear his first sounds, they are backgrounds by angels singing. its just god damn incredible.
June 16th, 2007
What I Liked about Smoking:
- The feeling of togetherness i had with other smokers.
- The pattern or ritual type activity.
- Watching it burn, and watching the smoke swirl around.
- I recieved immediate gratification.
What I Hated about Smoking:
- The way everything stunk.
- inability to properly breathe .
- Smokers cough.
- Voice loss, phlegm.
- Heartburn.
- getting easily winded.
- headaches..
- high pulse.
- high blood pressure.
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- mouth tastes like an ashtray
- the yellowing.
- crappy skin.
- Anxiety
- craving.
- the need, of needing
- shame
- wasted time
- midnight smoke runs
- beinf removed from public places
- addiction.
- Dry mouth
- Dry, chapped lips.
- The cost.
- Tar build-up
June 15th, 2007
Dubai - Dubai has some of the most awesome hotels and beautiful beaches the world knows it should not be missed if you are intending to travel and see the world.
Seattle should be added to any travelers itinerary it has excellent sites such as Mount Rainier the Cascade Mountains it boasts pikes market and Pioneer Square also ofnote would be the space needle the Olympic Mountains.If your animal person you might enjoy seeing Whales outside of Seattle in the Pacific ocean.
America’s largest city is New York City located in the state of New York on the eastern seaboard has one of the tallest buildings in the world known as the Empire State building. the Yankees play in Yankee Stadium. A highly regarded natural history Museum is in New York City, as well along the world-famous Broadway for the art lover.
Brazil is one of the first of the exotic locations one should consider in South America. Brazil has carnival which is a very akin to our Mardi Gras in last 10 days just prior to Lenten season. Of course Brazil has rain forests and the Amazon River. Amazon has some of the greatest waterfalls on that continent and Brazil has roughly 6000 miles of beaches.
The country of Egypt brags one of the 10 natural wonders of the world with the pyrimids and also has the Valley of the Kings one the largest deserts in the world Cairo is a cultural melting pot of that portion of Africa and the Nile River is one of the largest in the world is definatly a sight to behold.
France has the Alps but also famous for their wines. they boast the Cathedral of Notre Dame which stands for Our Lady in Latin as the Moulin Rouge, the Eiffel Tower . if you go to France don’t miss the arc de triumph. the food is is highly regarded European cuisine. is also the French Riviera and of course Normandy beach which is famous in World War II invasion.
Definitely be sure to see Greece . visit all the Greek Isles a ticket tour the Acropolis go see the theater of Dionysus, visit the Parthenon, the Agoura in the national archealogical museum. get some pictures of the great architecture
Don’t miss Japan with Mount Fuji in Tokyo when you stop at Tokyo be sure to see the Imperial Palace along with the Castle visit. Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan has some the greatest scenerey in the world especially during the Cherry Blossom Festival along with a wide array of Buddhist and Shinto temples.
Of course the Bahamas for the beaches the beaches and the beaches.
I’d have to conclude list by saying the visit all the Canadian countryside due to the wide array of flora and fauna in all the wild animals. Truly a sight for a metropolis raised person like myself.
June 12th, 2007
Encourage him to read books that will open his heart, and free his mind. Noone does that anymore, noone has an open mind, it seems to be presumed archaic. If you learn about many cultures, its more like you will be accepting of them. From Homer to Shakespeare to Dahl, minds have been shaped that have improved civilization.
Encourage the development of imagination, if he can visualize the change, if he can imagine the strength in him, than he can make the change occur. He will imagine the answers. All books have authors, and every author has a lesson to teach.
Dont keep him from the negative, the heartaches. These are important for growth too. Trial and error is a great educator, but some lessons are painful. Any knowledge can be used to benefit society, avoid over protecting him.
June 8th, 2007
1. The Blue Man Group for sure! They are over at the Astor Place theater. Even if you are a dance music fan, you will LOVE this show! A trio a blue guys who dont speak, catching objects in their mouth and playing the strangest instruments, they really get the crowd involved! Great time! Very fun.
2. Avenue Q. Check them out over at the Golden Theater. Quite a bit different from the Blue Man Group. Its alot like broadway, but with muppets singing satyrical songs.
3. Whitney Museum,
Rudolph Stingels’ work is currently being displayed, and should not be missed
4. Pace/MacGill Gallery is currently exhibiting some world renowned photographs from many famous collections/
5.Chelsea Market: A fantastic place to catch an inexpensive breakfast or lunch, it boasts some fabulous bakeries to boot!
**JoJo is definately my fave eatery in the whole city. It’s not as stylish as some other places, but they are awesome. The food and service are top of the line, every time. It’s a converted townhome over on the Upper East Side.
June 5th, 2007
The current low pay for a Broadway actor is 1422 a week. Naturally, thats for the nobodies. The extra types. After that its a negotiable issue. Since the supply is greater than the demand, why would any producer pay more.
However, Broadway actors also get paid health insurance, and before taxes is mor elike 1700-1800 a week. A very recognized name though, nets far greater. As an example, Julia Roberts gets 35000 a week on Broadway, doesnt that just pale the 1400! Of course, she makes 20 million a movie, so as you can see Hollywood > Broadway.
June 2nd, 2007
What if you had to move to NYC on a whim? Could you cope with a small apartment or a studio? Space is at a premium in NYC, and most are not used to it.
Have less, but maintain your standards of quality. Hold true to your style.
Think minimalist, sparten, practical.
Maintain a comfortable furniture size, be aware that too large and you will be crowded, even setting yourself up with hazardous walking in the evening! Dont get more than you will actually use.
Hide a beds or futons are an answer, however the sleeper beds are a beast! so if you dont live on the first floor…..
Shelves are the prime key in situation where space is minimal, use lots of shelving. Look into hanging lights to preserve floor space.
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