I can’t stop noticing things. Like, I’m driving home early today and I look up to see a billboard. No big surprise; they’re so everywhere that I hardly notice them any more. But this one I saw loud and clear and on that billboard is nothing but two words and a letter.

Now, I’m not naming any names. But the first word was “master”. Call it the Scorpio in me but there’s only one word that comes to my mind when I say, think or read the word “master” and it has nothing to do with authority figures. (think rebate without the re). But that’s not all. The second letter dangles, and the third item – a word – is something you eat that comes in a shell and has many innuendos of a below-the-waist variety.

Everything about that billboard spells s*x to me, from the numerology (three items total: two words and an oblong letter…and then there’s innuendo upon innuendo if you think in threes in French…ménage à bla) to the innuendo of the meaning of the letter + words combination which glides right into the phallic shape of the candy which naturally came to mind as I’m staring at the billboard trying hard not to accelerate. I mean, did they do that on purpose? Is being ahem, of a Scorpio nature a prerequisite for being in advertising, because if that’s the case, to hell with the dental industry. There’s more than one type of bone in the human body than teeth. Imagine what a riot it would be to be sitting around a table, surrounded by gorgeous men, coming up with billboards like that.

I don’t know… maybe I am just a little bit…ahem.

I am on a quest to find kitchen towels NOT made in China.  You see, I am changing my impulse purchasing habits into conscious purchasing habits– and it hurts just a little bit to see these icky towels knowing that new ones are a mile down the road at Target.  I am convinced that some company in the greater Los Angeles area manufactures kitchen towels– I just haven’t found them yet.  Organic cotton kitchen towels would be awesome, but I’ll settle for regular cotton in just about any color.

You ask, ”why the heck not go to Walmart or Target and buy some freakin’ kitchen towels for 2 bucks?”  That would be so easy, of course, but would push The Little Green Company That Could out of the textile market because I didn’t bother to look for them, that’s why! 

This is how greening your house starts: with the simple act of looking for a company or product that meets the criteria of an eco-friendly purchase.  I am doing it one pleather day-planner, kitchen towel set, and canvas bag at a time.  Let me know if you know of a company that manufactures kitchen towels in the USA!  My quest continues…

I live in a great country. Sometimes it’s hard to remember just how good I, as an American, have it. Sometimes it’s easier to revel in the constant bombardment of bad news and crises du jour. But for (at least) one hour every week I am reminded of the great people that do extreme good.

If you haven’t watched Extreme Makeover: Home Edition you are missing, in my opinion, a gigantic warm-fuzzy. For those of you that haven’t watched, and judging by their consistently high ratings you are a minority, the basic premise is simple: Find a deserving family and rebuild their crumbling, inadequate, and sometimes dangerous home with the help of community volunteers and business sponsors.

The stories are as varied as America itself; from children suffering from life-altering illnesses to families devastated by natural disasters. What makes each story so touching are the acts of selflessness, sacrifice and courage. Heroes, in their own right. Individuals and families that have seen past their own circumstances. A testament to the human spirit and the boundless dimensions of inspiration. A few of the stories have actually caused my eyes to leak.

What I find just as moving are the throngs of volunteers that show up every week to help their neighbors. I also applaud the corporations, and small businesses that donate goods and services to make the projects a success. With all the disparaging news, about unethical practices and what others deem exhorbitant greed, it’s refreshing to see and be reminded that our country would not be as great as it is without the kindness and charity of those that have the means, whether it be time or resources, to help their fellow man.

So call me what you will; be it sappy, idealistic or unrealistic. I will gladly tune in to the show that openly gloats on the citizenship of individuals and communities. I will listen to the stories of struggles and heroism, in whatever form they take. I will revel in the fact that people, as a whole, are good and when faced with a situation can accomplish extreme good.

Warcorpse here again and once again America has done something that has made his jaw drop open. The AIG bonuses first off my jaw dropped by the balls of the execs to pull what they pulled but what made it drop even further was the fact that congress and the American people were shocked that they tried something like this.

REALLY!

You’re really surprised that a pack of white collar criminal assholes wouldn’t try to take as much as they could for themselves. On top of that there was a clause wrote into the bill that allowed for these bonuses to be handed out. Why was that in there in the first place. Congress then only acts after the payoff or whatever you want to call them become public knowledge. Here are two little facts that shocked even the ol Warcorpse.

1 The AIG reasoning Basically states We wanted to pay out the bonuses so we can keep the best and the brightest people. REALLY! Aren’t these same best and brightest the ones that ran the company into the ground and caused this whole mess. Why in the hell should failure be rewarded. Espesically when several states want to make teachers pay based on student performance. So teachers - who are dedicated public servants don’t get more money for failure but big fat white collar business Wall-Street criminal assholes who already make 6 figure plus get rewarded for basically fucking the whole thing up! Right that makes sense.

2 The fact that some media people, columnists, radio hosts and everyday Americans thinking that it’s a bad idea to severly tax the bonuses or take them away enrirely. Are you fucking kidding me! You guys say It sets a bad example when America won’t honor its original contract with these companies. First off these are contracts for goods or services they’re a bailouts to keep these companies from going under. Plus to everyone that’s sticking up for the AIG people do you realize that every penny they got came from YOU!!!!!!!! THE TAXPAYER! That’s where the government gets it’s money.

So in closeing I’d just like to say that AIG give the money back. I gues you’ll just have to pay for your wife and mistresses trips to the spa run by Whickwack Idian Midgets out of your own pocket.

And that’s all Warcorpse has to say about that.

There was a time when unions had their place in this growing industrial society. Unions helped forge the model by which many employers structure their benefits and, yes, they gave a voice to the worker. The time has come, however, for employers to take back their businesses.

With the global market expanding on a daily basis, American companies have to compete with foreign companies that can produce goods and services far cheaper.  If American companies hope to compete they are going to have to bring down costs.

Unions have driven the cost of labor right out of the marketplace. The argument still seems to be that without unions, wages will plummet and workplaces will become unsafe. That’s not even close to reality. Businesses, and businessmen, understand the value of labor. They also understand that taking care of their labor force will decrease insurance costs and lawsuits. Businesses should be able to pay labor wages the market will bear. Mandating wages, with minimum wage standards and unions, keep the cost of goods and services and the cost of doing business high.

Why are products from overseas growing in popularity? They’re cheaper. Plain and simple. Why pay more money for American products when a comparable import costs less? How can we possibly compete? Get rid of unions. I have yet to meet a union member who hasn’t bragged about watching videos, sleeping, or “goofing off” on the job. The unions then have the audacity to stand up and gripe about management  exploiting the worker.

If you think labor needs a voice, you must live in a bubble. You can’t read a newspaper, or follow the news, without seeing a story about some unhappy employee that’s filing some sort of suit about harassment, race, or unfair practices. Do you honestly believe that an employer wants these suits? There was a time when working was a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. Not anymore. Employees have several avenues for resolving conflict and insuring that working conditions meet minimum standards.

Our current economic situation is being hindered by unions. If our economy cannot support $20/hr. jobs, employers have three choices: Cut employees, raise prices, or a combination of both. Any of these choices is going to hit labor/consumer sector hard. There isn’t a union out there that can change that fact.

Perhaps unions, instead of digging their heels into the dirt, should be looking for ways to help boost the number of available jobs instead of making it harder for American businesses to compete. Sadly, that will never happen. Unions would rather see a business wiped-out, and all the jobs lost, rather than work with an employer; and it will all be done under the guise of standing up for the little guy.

I used to be energetic, fun, loving etc… now all the good staff i have is going down due to the life I’m leading. I’m married but separated and live together. very unhealthy situation and on top of that i lost my job that really made me unhappy but I went back to school and almost done with my 2 years community college and hoping to transfer to university in fall 09 or spring 2010. I tried to get a job at grocery store or just an office clerk job b/c i have a good experience in office job or grocery job. I applied many places but it seems like i just couldn’t make it. No luck. The only positive thing i had last semester i pass all 4 transferable class with an A, that was really cool. I sometimes I feel like dating but my situation is won’t let me do that and been in relationship is a west of my time b/c the last 3 relationship i had wasn’t that great. I feel like i can be a good wife to a good man. I feel like i will feel better if i get a job where i can interact with people. just to get out and do something. Or may be a voluntary job on the field I’m studying (Business) even that i couldn’t get that.  Sometimes i think I’m depressed but i just can’t go see a doctor cause i don’t have insurance. I feel really good when i go running. I do run 2 or 3 times a week.  I do have some guy friends (just friends) but the girls have an issue all the time so i don’t have a girl friends. is there a place for me until i finish my education. I just want to do something even for free like entry level job that relate to my major (Accounting) . Is it even normal for attractive 27 year old women to just be shut off in side? is this b/c i expected too much in life? i only want to get a job and lead my life so that i can feel less of a looser. why is this so hard for ppl like me that would love to work and do something positive but it get to the point were i feel like i can’t do much b/c of the freak-in managers or supervisor rejecting my resume. The funny thing is i see people that are slow mentally have a job  ( nothing against them) but they have a job at grocery store as a bagger or what ever.

The only thing i have is my school, exercising and looking for a job. I don’t even look at guy any more off course except my friends cause I’m shut off b/c of my freak in husband who played on my emotion. I feel like I’ll be really happy if i get a job Why do we have to suffer for the ppl in the power chair screwed the economy and they get belled out and me and other ppl like me got left frustrated.

ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!

hey feel free to share Ur opinion.

Dow Prediction Met: New Dow Prediction

On October 22, 2008 I wrote that the Dow would hit 7,000 before it hits 10,000. HERE

Unfortunately the prediction came to pass and now I can make the same prediction with a 100%  probability of it being true, that the Dow will hit 7,000 before it hits 10,000.

USA Bad Idea Department (USABID)

The USA in is lack of wisdom is now proposing to scam itself once again. They have a new plan called Term Asset-Back Securities Loan Facility (TARF).

Here is how it would work. A hedge fund puts up 1 million of its own dollars and get a 9 million loan from the Fed (that’s our tax money) to be used to finance consumer loans. The combined dollars, 10 million will go to purchase an asset backed security which will finance consumer loans. Those consumer loans will act as collateral for the asset backed security. Get it. The assets backing the asset backed security are the value of the loans they made.

How smart is this?  If the value of the security rises to 11 million dollars the profit goes to the investors (not the taxpayers that put up 9 million) and the investors make 1 million dollars or they have doubled their money.

If the investment falls to say 5 million the maximum the investors would lose is their investment of 1 million dollars but the taxpayers would lose in this case 4 million dollars. Remember heads I win tails you lose?

So let’s review this plan from the USA Bad Idea Department. We are creating an investment grade security that will be backed by student loans, automobile loans and credit card loans. Our security for these loans will be students who upon graduation may not find a job, auto buyers and credit card holders who are about to lose their jobs if they have not done so already. This is a plan doomed for failure and from the numbers I read will expose taxpayers to another Trillion dollars in losses.

It’s true! Just because you have some douche bag request and a pocket full of money, that does not make it anyone’s responsibility to make anything happen for you. 

If someone is hired to provide a service to you, such as making and/or serving food, you should count yourself lucky such a person even exists! We are workers, not prostitutes. We’re in the thick of this shit because we have to, or because we’re too lazy to do anything else. If the latter is the case, then fine, file a complaint, but don’t act like it’s our job to powder your ass just because you were too lazy to do it yourself. 

WE ARE THE PEOPLE IN CHARGE OF YOUR FOOD!

Don’t treat us like a bunch of incompetent assholes (even though some of us are)!  You wouldn’t piss off your doctor before a prostate exam, would you? Where the fuck does anyone get the idea that it’s alright to anger anyone preparing something you’re about to put into your body?! Keep in mind in at all times that the more shit you give us, the more shit you’ll receive. 

Furthermore, if you’ve received shitty service, or your order was botched, keep two things in mind:

1. Things get busy at places like that, and we’re only fucking human! Mistakes happen! Imagine if every time you fucked up in some little way, some angry asshole called your home and yelled at you, belittled your intelligence, and told you to go fuck yourself. Or worse yet, someone else in your home fucked up and you had to get bitched out for it! 
2. NO ONE GIVES A SHIT IF YOU’RE GOING TO STOP ORDERING FROM THEIR STORE! Unless they’re one of the top bosses in the place, if you tell someone that you’re not ordering food from them again, they’re probably thinking “Good riddance to bad blubber!”

You’re not as important as you think you are you egocentric little fuck head! You’re not a toddler anymore, you should be over that shit! Your money is going to the company that we hate and pays us too little, not us. If it was us taking your money, your actions might be a tad more excusable. No matter what price you’re paying, no matter how bad your food was, no matter any of it, WE ARE BEING DICKED WORSE THAN YOU! Plain and simple. The life of a “food service representative” is bad enough without your grandiose douchebaggery, SO SHUT THE FUCK UP AND GET IN LINE!

You know, this economy sucks ass. I’m not saying that to be on the “in crowd” either. It really does. There’s nothing worse than having every single flippin’ person you come in contact with pissing and moaning about the economy.

Well there is one thing that I personally feel is worse: To be around rich people who are pissing and moaning about the economy. People who, for the last five to forty+ years, have been wealthy business owners who eat at fancy restaurants, stay at fancy hotels, take frequent jaunts to warm tropical climates over the weekend, buy diamonds, have nannies, expensive cars, designer clothes, fingernails that are prettier than yours (even though you’re supposed to be the woman), and who personally feel that they are the only thing alive on the planet that have been keeping the economy floating for fucking ever.

“Oh my God have mercy on us,” the masked look of horror behind their perfect tans silently screams, “They’re going to give our money to all those fat lazy bastards on welfare who are just sucking off the system, eating our hard-earned money with the silver spoon given to them at the soup kitchen.” Or ,“Holy hell, it’s goddamn socialism come home to roost right here in our proud country. America is going to hell in a hand basket! ”

You know what I say to all you rich people who are suddenly terrified at the thought of not being able to afford your god damn manicure. Fuck you. I’m sick of listening to your shit.

Some of the poorest people I know work harder than you ever have in your life. Not everyone who is poor is a lazy leach, sucking off the system. Some of them are genuinely stupid (that would have been me) trying to figure out how to get by in a place that didn’t make as much sense as it did to you, with your fancy college education paid for by mom and dad. Some of us have had bad luck and spent years trying to overcome it. Some of us made bad choices because we didn’t have the right guidance. Yes, some of us are sucking off the system, and that some of us will always find someone to suck off of whether it’s this or that, but to hear all you fancy bitches talk, you’d think the only people who had ever worked a day in their life was YOU. Big important patriotic American you.

I have a lot of friends that have been struggling for years. They work their asses off. They don’t suck off the system. I am a single mom and I know what it means to struggle. My daughters and I have lived in everything from an RV to a pole building out in the boonies which we renovated in exchange for reduced rent, to a 200 square foot gutted shack that we fixed up and lived in free in exchange for rent, to a mud house that we built ourselves and lived in exchange for rent, to a 500 square foot apartment which we actually rented with money instead of work, to a real, normal home which I finally, after working my ass off for years, was able to buy. I sucked welfare for exactly six months in all those years, and thank God for that system. I really fucking needed it at the time. The welfare system actually does a service.

I appreciate the service all you wealthy business owners do for this country as well. Thank God someone’s got it right. But it makes me just a little bit ballistic in the brain to hear you pussy assed princesses bitch, because even though things have gotten “really bad for you” you’re still getting manicures, eating at the fine restaurants that I’ve never been able to bring my daughters to, spewing about the fat lazy bastards that are about to take over your perfect world. I will fucking bet you a million dollars that if you put a very large number of those fat lazy bastards head to head with you in a who-worked-harder-in-their-life race, most of them would kick your pretty perfect-tan asses out of the ball park. Some of their hard work might even be paying for the manicure you just had.

Whew. (take a breather bitch) Sorry, But my hours are being cut (two days this week) because my boss decided he needed to redecorate the office and pass the bill on to his employees. Who fucking redecorates their office in this economy? Is there something I don’t know about being a business owner that I should know, so that when I become one I can redecorate my office, cut my employees hours, and then piss and moan about all the leeches who are about to start sucking off the system because they’re out of a job???

And what really sucks is, I had just saved up enough money to get a manicure. Fuck it.

P.S. Sorry if I offended anyone. Maybe I should take a drive in rush hour even though I don’t have to go to work today, so I can let off a little steam.