2008-08-01

You can’t fault reggae artists for "burning" homosexuality.

I hope Peter Tatchell and other gay right activists who take pride in labeling reggae as "murder music" have taken the time to read up on some recent statistics. Below is a news release from the Jamaican Gleaner.
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Andrea Downer, Freelance Writer

Mexico City, Mexico:

The United Nations says unprotected sex among men, who have sex with men, is one of the main causes of an increase in HIV infections in the Caribbean.

UNAIDS yesterday released its 2008 report on the global AIDS epidemic, which gives a comprehensive overview of the progress made by countries worldwide in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Global approach weaknesses

The report also looks at weaknesses in the approach to the global epidemic, which is fuelled by different things in different countries.

Unprotected sex between men reportedly represents the main driver of the HIV epidemic in Cuba, and studies in Trinidad and Tobago have found 20 per cent HIV prevalence among that group there.

Jamaica's country report for 2008, submitted to UNAIDS in January this year by the Ministry of Health, indicated that the HIV prevalence rate among Jamaican men who have sex with men is between 25 and 30 per cent.

Fuelling the epidemic

According to UNAIDS, the Caribbean's HIV/AIDS epidemic is also fuelled by high levels of poverty, unemployment, gender and other inequalities, including considerable stigma.

AIDS remains one of the leading causes of death among people aged 25 to 44 years in the Caribbean. Approximately 25,000 persons in Jamaica are HIV positive but, of that number, only half are aware that they are infected.

The report has been released a week ahead of the International AIDS Conference which will be held in Mexico City this year from August 3-8.

Approximately 20,000 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the biennial conference.

Regional stats
As many as one in eight, or 12 per cent, of reported HIV infections in the region occurred through unprotected sex between men.

Known HIV infection in the region has increased by almost 50 per cent.

At the end of 2007, an estimated 30,000 people living with HIV were receiving antiretroviral treatment in the region.

At the end of 2006, only 20,000 people were on treatment.

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Sooner or later we have to face reality. Hopefully statistics like these will be addressed at the Straight pride parade in Brooklyn next month.

Jah Jah gonna hit them hard
All the men who visit men backyard
Leaving the women to starve
One thunder ball and allof them pause

So I ask, can we effectively tackle the AIDS problem without properly addressing the dangers of homosexuality?

2008-07-31

Ten Things I Think I Think



Now that the Cubs have finished the latest homestand with a win against the Marlins - or as I've been calling it, live batting practice - it's time to move on to the latest nasty baseball rivalry. Maybe it's the proximity, the overflow of Cubs fans in Miller Park when the two teams play, or perhaps it's just that raw feeling from the Cubs beating them out for the NL Central title last year. Whatever the case, it's ugly; and in a way that even exceeds the disdain that Cubs and White Sox fans have for each other. Now don't get me wrong; I like the Brewers. Good team. Nice pitching. Really potent offense. Personally, I don't think that they can sustain well enough to take this division, but that's more a function of a troubling defense and a little inexperience than anything else. And I do think that they are playoff bound. However, I'll say though that if the Brewers do come back to take the Central this year, this rivalry will look very much like Cardinals/Cubs when the 2009 season rolls around.

And as for the series itself? Split. Honestly, I keep looking at the stats and thinking that the Cubs are primed to lose this series, however the Rich Harden vs. Dave Bush matchup Thursday just looks like a deal breaker. Bush - career 9-9, 4.88 ERA against the Cubs - looked great in his last start, but given that the Cubs have beaten him so badly over the last few seasons, this series looks like a draw. I suspect the fight is going to have to be decided in the September 16th - 18th rematch.

But it's a big week for Bob Howry, who has been absolutely dreadful in 2008. While the reports are that GM Jim Hendry is standing pat at the trade deadline, it's entirely possible that he's bluffing. Even if not, a roster move will need to be made once Kerry Wood is activated from the DL sometime later this week. Another bad outing, and it might be time to consider shutting him down for awhile, or possibly even DFA'ing him. Personally I think the bullpen is screaming for Ron Mahay, a lefty that I suspect Lou Piniella is more inclined to trust than Scott Eyre. But this time last year, Lou rode the hot arm of Kevin Hart into the playoffs, even leaving the relative unknown on the playoff roster. If Jeff Samardzija performs anything like he did yesterday over his next few outings, look for the same thing this year, quite possibly at Bob's expense.

And speaking of relievers, can we all just agree that Jon Lieber isn't a fit, and trade him? He likely won't return next year, he won't bring compensation back when he leaves this off-season, and someone can use a starter to pitch a few stretch-run innings. I don't know what he's done to not get more appearances, but admit it's not working, activate and trade him, and move on.

I think umpire Rob Drake shouldn't work anymore Cubs games this season. Better yet, considering that he's tossed Ozzie Guillen too, how about no more Chicago games at all for awhile?

And in ex-Cub news, Matt Murton has been optioned to AAA by the Oakland Athletics. I've been a big fan of his for a long time, but at this point, maybe it's time for us to acknowledge that he has had chances to win a starting job, and failed.

Looking around the league....

I can only dream of having been a fly on the wall as the negotiations between the Boston Red Sox and Scott Boras - agent for Manny Ramirez - on a contract extension got to the point that they would so blatantly choreograph this latest Manny being Manny moment. Now, I get the idea, as some quick math indicates that Manny could probably either get at least a extension similiar to the Tori Hunter contract now, or walk away at seasons end and get it in a new deal. So, at 36, and with those options looming, Manny could lose 25-30 million dollars from this arrangement without trying. But seriously, who the hell needs him right now, and more importantly, who'd give back anything of value after this latest contract nonsense? Any chance of some monetary arrangement to resolve this?

And really, if you had that kind of talent to deal and money to spend, and the need for a left fielder, wouldn't you be leaning toward Matt Holiday anyway?

Congratulations to the 2008 Hall of Fame inductees; Rich Gossage, Williams, Bowie Kuhn, Walter O'Malley, Billy Southworth, and Barney Dreyfuss. As a kid growing up in Chicago, I can't tell you how exciting it was watching Goose pitch in '88. He was a little scary, but he always rated high on the coolness scale. It probably was the statch. Now, I understand the rest of the inductees getting in through the Veterans Committee, but I have to ask what took so long for WIlliams?

St. Louis Cardinals, we're waiting. It's great that Chris Carpenter returns Wednesday, but after this most recent freefall - losing six of the last seven - maybe it's time to get a little help. Just saying.

Cubs 7, Brewers 1; Two down...

The Cubs used a big five-run 6th inning, and a Cy-Young caliber performance from starter Carlos Zambrano to dispatch the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1 on Tuesday. The win assures the Cubs of not only at least a series split, but that they will return to Wrigley Friday still in 1st place.

You know, when I was scouting this series initially, it was hard to imagine the Cubs taking the first two games of this set, mostly due to Milwaukee starters CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets. But this is why they play the games. First the Cubs beat CC quite handily Monday - apologies for not posting, by the way - then actually did pretty much the same thing last night, and in much the same manner.

Ben Sheets was great through five, dropping fastballs in the mid-90s on a dime at the outside corner, and really doing a nice job with the curveball. He made some mistakes in the sixth that were going to cost him regardless, but what really blew the game open was defense, particularly in left field with Ryan Braun. First, with two on and no outs, Ryan misplays a ball hit by Kosuke Fukudome, which then goes all the way to the wall, allowing both runners to score and giving Kosuke a triple. It was a generous call. Then, apparently not picking up the ball off the bat well on consecutive hits from Mike Fontenot and Geovany Soto; both looked like plays that a more competent fielder would have caught. And this came back to bite the Crew when a Carlos Zambrano infield hit and Alfonso Soriano sac fly would laater score DeRosa and Fontenot. And as for the Zambrano infield hit to J.J. Hardy, I'm still not sure what possessed him to try to throw that ball side-arm and off-balance from deep in the hole to home. There may have been a better play at third, and with still no one out at the time, an errant throw had the potential to crack the game wide open; not that I would have minded. Fortunately for him, it merely hit DeRosa.

This was a good game for the Cubs. Everyone got a hit, including Carlos. Zambrano was very sharp through eight innings of work, and the bullpen was able to collect a nice rest. Jeff Samardzija came in for a quick inning of work in the ninth, giving up the only run of the game. I'm sure they'll be a kangaroo court appearance for the rookie blowing the shutout, but it was good to see someone not named Marmol in late. My only quibble was with Geovany Soto, who was batting eighth last night. The way that pitchers have been expanding the strike zone on him outside is getting a touch embarrassing. He went 2-4 last night, which is great, but with two strikeouts. I'd really love to see him back off those pitches for a bit, and force pitchers to come more inside.

In other quick news and notes, the Angels have acquired Mark Teixeira from the Braves for Casey Kotchman and prospects. Putting aside the fact that I never understood the Braves acquiring him in the first place, it's a deal that probably has all parties a bit annoyed, except maybe Mark, who should be able to turn a playoff showcase into a much bigger payday. The Braves gave up a lot to get Mark - they don't appear to have gotten equal return back - and I sense that Anaheim preferred not to part with Casey. But fear the Angels; the only hole they had going into the season was power. With Tori Hunter and Mark batting around Vlad, I think the best just got better. Also, rumor has it that Scott Eyre is on the block. Sounds like some serious bullpen housecleaning may be on the way, but a trade here could actually net a pretty nice return. It's a touch troubling to imagine relying on Neal Cotts for the duration, but hey; there relievers. Ride them while they're hot.

2008-07-30

Proof 13 - Take a look at slavery

Here are ten passages from the Bible that clearly demonstrate God's position on slavery:

Genesis chapter 17, verse 12:

And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised.
In this passage God understands that people buy other people and, quite obviously, is comfortable with the concept. God wants slaves circumcised in the same way as non-slaves.
Exodus chapter 12 verse 43:

The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, "These are the regulations for the Passover: No foreigner is to eat of it. Any slave you have bought may eat of it after you have circumcised him, but a temporary resident and a hired worker may not eat of it.
God again shows that he is completely comfortable with the concept of slavery and singles out slaves for special treatment.
Exodus Chapter 21, verse 1:

Now these are the ordinances which you shall set before them. When you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve six years, and in the seventh he shall go out free, for nothing. If he comes in single, he shall go out single; if he comes in married, then his wife shall go out with him. If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the wife and her children shall be her master's and he shall go out alone. But if the slave plainly says, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free,' then his master shall bring him to God, and he shall bring him to the door or the doorpost; and his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for life.
Here God describes how to become a slave for life, and shows that it is completely acceptable to separate slaves from their families. God also shows that he completely endorses the branding of slaves through mutilation.
Exodus Chapter 21, verse 20:

If a man beats his male or female slave with a rod and the slave dies as a direct result, he must be punished, but he is not to be punished if the slave gets up after a day or two, since the slave is his property.
Not only does God condone slavery, but he is also completely comfortable with the concept of beating your slaves, as long as you don't kill them.
Exodus Chapter 21, verse 32:

If the bull gores a male or female slave, the owner must pay thirty shekels of silver to the master of the slave, and the bull must be stoned.
Not only does God condone slavery, but here God places a value on slaves -- 30 shekels of silver. Note that God is not sophisticated enough to understand the concept of inflation. It is now 3,000 years later, and a gored slave is still worth 30 shekels of silver according to God's word.
Leviticus Chapter 22, verse 10:

No one outside a priest's family may eat the sacred offering, nor may the guest of a priest or his hired worker eat it. But if a priest buys a slave with money, or if a slave is born in his household, that slave may eat his food.
Here God shows that the children of slaves are slaves themselves, and that he is completely happy with that concept.
Leviticus Chapter 25, verse 44:

Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves. You may also buy some of the temporary residents living among you and members of their clans born in your country, and they will become your property. You can will them to your children as inherited property and can make them slaves for life, but you must not rule over your fellow Israelites ruthlessly.
Here God states where you may purchase your slaves, and clearly specifies that slaves are property to be bought, sold and handed down.
Luke, Chapter 7, verse 2:

Now a centurion had a slave who was dear to him, who was sick and at the point of death. When he heard of Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his slave. And when they came to Jesus, they besought him earnestly, saying, "He is worthy to have you do this for him, for he loves our nation, and he built us our synagogue." And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying to him, "Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed. For I am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me: and I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another, 'Come,' and he comes; and to my slave, 'Do this,' and he does it." When Jesus heard this he marveled at him, and turned and said to the multitude that followed him, "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith." And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave well.
Here Jesus shows that he is completely comfortable with the concept of slavery. Jesus heals the slave without any thought of freeing the slave or admonishing the slave's owner.
Colossians, chapter 3, verse 22:

Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever your task, work heartily...
Here God shows that he is in complete acceptance of a slave's position, and encourages slaves to work hard. This sentiment is repeated in Titus, chapter 2 verse 9:

Bid slaves to be submissive to their masters and to give satisfaction in every respect; they are not to be refractory, nor to pilfer, but to show entire and true fidelity.
Once again God shows that he is quite enamored of slavery.
God loves slavery

If the Bible is written by God, and these are the words of the Lord, then you can come to only one possible conclusion: God is an impressive advocate of slavery and is fully supportive of the concept.

As you can see, these slavery passages present us with an immense contradiction:

On the one hand, we all know that slavery is an outrage and a moral abomination. As a result, slavery is now completely illegal throughout the developed world.

On the other hand, most Christians claim that the Bible came from God. In God's Word, the "creator of the universe" states that slavery is perfectly acceptable. Beating your slaves is fine. Enslaving children is fine. Separating slave families is fine. According to the Bible, we should all be practicing slavery today.
The intensity of this contradiction is remarkable. It shows us quite clearly that God is imaginary.

If God were to exist, and if he were playing any role whatsoever on our planet, he would eliminate this connection between himself and slavery. There is no way that a loving God would allow himself to be perceived as condoning and encouraging slavery like this.

Here is the thing that I would like to help you understand: You, as a rational human being, know that slavery is wrong. You know it. That is why every single developed nation in the world has made slavery completely illegal. Human beings make slavery illegal, in direct defiance of God's word, because we all know with complete certainty that slavery is an abomination.

What does your common sense now tell you about a Bible that supports slavery in both the Old and the New Testaments? Given the fact that the Bible clearly condones slavery, your common sense should be telling you that God is imaginary.

2008-07-29

How to be a Barney Miller Fan

How to be a Barney Miller Fan




"Barney Miller" is a sitcom that originally ran on ABC from 1975-1982. The show was critically acclaimed and is considered an all time favorite by many tv fans. "Barney Miller" is extremely well written and acted. Hopefully, new audiences will continue to enjoy the antics of those who occupied and visited Manhattan's 12th precinct for generations to come.


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Step1
Get intimate with the Fish. Many people who have not had the chance to watch "Barney Miller", tend to identify the show with one specific character. That character is Detective Phil Fish, played by actor Abe Vigoda. While it is true that Fish was the breakout character on "Barney Miller", it is also true that Vigoda only stayed with the show for three of its eight seasons. This fact should not deter viewers from watching because "Barney Miller" is great with or without the character of Fish.


Step2
Recognize the ethnically and racially diverse characters who were not stereotypical. The character of Ron Harris is an African American man, who also happens to be a republican. Nick Yemana, is a Japanese American, who served the United States in World War II. Stan "Wojo" Wojciehowicz in the early episodes of "Barney Miller" comes off as a guy who isn't very open-minded, however, as the show continues, Wojo becomes much more thoughtful and less judgmental. Hence, Wojo is following a long character arc, which is refreshing to see on TV.


Step3
Pay homage to the humble cops. While many "cop shows" on TV tend to portray police officers at times as super human, "Barney Miller" shows them as realistic people. They are flawed and do not always make the right choices. However, most of the regular and recurring characters on "Barney Miller" are decent men and women, who are trying to survive in this world just like everyone else.




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2008-07-28

How to Get Car Insurance as a High-risk Driver

People often switch companies and policies to get the best policy and the cheapest premium. However, this may not be the best idea for a high-risk driver, for someone with multiple tickets or accidents, or a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction. Follow the steps below to get car insurance if you have a less than sterling driving record.


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Step1
Check your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record. This will give you a sense of exactly what your driving record looks like.


Step2
Make sure you pay your fines for every pending violation. Contact your DMV afterward and clear your history of violating laws.


Step3
Collect information from the DMV and other auto experts on how to improve driving skills and get out of the high-risk category.


Step4
Switch to a low-value vehicle to lower your premium.


Step5
Go online or pick up the phone directory and look for agents of top insurance companies. Call the agents and tell them what exactly you need in insurance coverage. Discuss the matter from all angles and ask for quotes from the companies.


Step6
Take a safety course in driving. This may lower your premium.


Step7
Get a vehicle with automatic seat belts and airbags, which can help you get a discount on a high-risk driver s insurance premium.


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Select the company that offers the most coverage for high-risk drivers at comparatively lower premium. Bargain for the best deal.


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Read the policy details carefully before signing the necessary documents. Make sure almost all the crucial aspects are covered in the policy.





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How to Buy Pet Insurance

If you're a pet owner, chances are you consider your pet to be a beloved, valued member of the family. So you know that proper healthcare is just as important for little Fido or Snowball as it is for you. Of course, these costs do add up! The cost of a visit to the vet has risen sharply over the last few years. Buying pet insurance can save you a lot of money. Follow these steps to find the best insurance policy for your pets.


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Step1
Consider whether or not you really need pet insurance. If you know you'll always be a pet owner, getting insurance coverage can be a wise decision.



Step2
Go online and find the contact numbers of leading insurance companies that provide insurance for pets. Some of the best places to shop for insurance on the Internet are: PetCare Pet, PetsHealth Care, Premier Pet and Veterinary Pet Insurance. (See Resources, below, for Web links.)


Step3
Talk with your veterinarian and to these insurance agents. Discuss what exactly you'll need to have covered in the policy. A clear, thorough discussion will help keep you on the right track.


Step4
Ask for the quotes and insurance levels from different companies.


Step5
Compare the rates and clauses that best suit your needs.


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Ask for discounts from the company if you have more than one pet that needs coverage.


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Calculate all the total costs of the policy accurately. Insurance coverage can cost you anywhere from $2,000 to $6,000 depending on the life expectancy of your pet. The age of your pet affects the premium. The older your pet is, the higher premium you are likely to pay on the insurance.


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Ensure that you have the financial capability to cover all the necessary fees.


Step9
Note wehther the companies have contracts with certain vets and offer some standard as well as unique plans.


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Read carefully the clauses on deductibles, surcharges and exclusions before taking the pet insurance policy. Buying pet insurance is definitely costly. Pre-existing problems and hereditary conditions such as dysphasia in certain dog species, such as German shepherds and retrievers, are normally excluded.





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Proof 11 - Notice that there is no scientific evidence

There is no scientific evidence indicating that God exists. We all know that. For example:

God has never left any physical evidence of his existence on earth.

None of Jesus' "miracles" left any physical evidence either. (see this page)

God has never spoken to modern man, for example by taking over all the television stations and broadcasting a rational message to everyone.

The resurrected Jesus has never appeared to anyone. (see this page)

The Bible we have is provably incorrect and is obviously the work of primitive men rather than God. (see this page)

When we analyze prayer with statistics, we find no evidence that God is "answering prayers." (see this page)

Huge, amazing atrocities like the Holocaust and AIDS occur without any response from God.

And so on?
Let's agree that there is no empirical evidence showing that God exists.
If you think about it as a rational person, this lack of evidence is startling. There is not one bit of empirical evidence indicating that today's "God", nor any other contemporary god, nor any god of the past, exists. In addition we know that:

If we had scientific proof of God's existence, we would talk about the "science of God" rather than "faith in God".

If we had scientific proof of God's existence, the study of God would be a scientific endeavor rather than a theological one.

If we had scientific proof of God's existence, all religious people would be aligning on the God that had been scientifically proven to exist. Instead there are thousands of gods and religions.
The reason for this lack of evidence is easy for any unbiased observer to see. The reason why there is no empirical evidence for God is because God is imaginary.

Proof 10 - Watch the offering plate

Have you ever thought about the offering plate in church? If God is real, why do they have to pass it? If you read these verses in the Bible, you can see that God claims to be extremely powerful and willing to answer any prayer:

Matthew 7:7
Matthew 17:20
Matthew 21:21
Mark 11:24
John 14:12-14
Matthew 18:19
Mark 9:23
Luke 1:37
Now consider this: Why don't the ministers and deacons of the church gather together every Sunday morning and pray to Jesus for the money they need? Why doesn't Jesus answer their prayers? Why do churches have to beg for money from mere mortals when there is an immortal, all-powerful God who should provide anything they ask for? Here is what "God" is saying:
Pray to me for anything and I will hear and answer your prayers. I say it in dozens of places in the Bible, but I like the way I say it in Mark 11:24 the best: "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Anything you need -- money, love, happiness, you name it -- I am here to provide it for you.
Now, there is just one thing I need in return. I need your money. I need lots of your money. The Bible specifies that you tithe ten percent of your income to me, but think of that as a starting point. Feel free to give more!

Because even though I created the universe and everything in it, and even though I will give you everything you ask for in prayer, I can't give a cent to any church, ever. When they pass the offering plate at church, be sure to give generously!

This, of course, is ridiculous.
The reason why they pass the offering plate at church is because God is imaginary.

Proof 9 - Understand ambiguity

Let's imagine that you have cancer and that you are a believer. You pray to God for a cure, you undergo surgery and chemotherapy, and the cancer does in fact go into remission.

What cured you? Was it the chemotherapy, or was it God?

In other words, is there any way to know whether God is playing a role or not when we pray?

The problem is that, in this imagined case, there is ambiguity. The Christian believes that God answered the prayer, but it could also be a simple coincidence.

All scientific evidence clearly indicates that it is, in fact, a coincidence. Whenever we do a scientific experiment on the efficacy of prayer, the data shows no effect from prayer (see this proof). Scientific evidence indicates that "answered prayers" really are coincidences every single time.

So how do we figure this out? Is God answering prayers as Christians believe, or is it coincidence as science indicates?

The way to answer that question is to remove the ambiguity. We make it impossible for the "answered prayer" to be a coincidence, and then we see what happens.

The way to remove the ambiguity is to say a prayer that cannot be answered by coincidence. For example, instead of praying that God cures one person's cancer, pray that God eliminates all cancer tomorrow. There is only one way for that to happen. God would have to exist, and God would have to reach down from heaven and explicitly work a miracle on earth.

What we find whenever we perform an unambiguous experiment like this is that God never answers unambiguous prayers. Jesus promises in many places in the Bible that he will answer prayers -- even impossible prayers. But what you find whenever you put Jesus to the test is that Jesus is making a false promise.

What we find is that God never answers impossible prayers - even if the prayers are incredibly worthy. For example:

Pray to God to levitate a car and hold it floating in the air for ten minutes. It will not happen, even if you are praying to levitate the car because a drunk driver has run over a college freshman and she is currently pinned under one of the wheels.

Pray to God to let you fly through the air like Superman. It will not happen, even if you are praying to fly like superman so that you can rise up to a tenth story window and save two children from their burning apartment.

Pray to God to fill your basement with $100 million in small unmarked bills. It will not happen, even if you plan to donate the $100 million that God gives you to a worthy and deserving charity.

Pray to God to restore the amputated limbs of a deserving, penitent believer. It will not happen, no matter how sincere you are in your prayer.
None of these prayers will ever be answered. We know that with certainty. If they were answered, we would see people flying thought the air like Superman on the evening news. We would see amputated limbs regenerating all the time. Every Christian charity would be fully funded and there would not be 10 million children starving to death every year. [ref]
These unambiguous prayers are how we know, for sure, that God/Jesus are not actually answering prayers. The scientific evidence is correct. "Answered prayers" are nothing more than simple coincidences every single time. The whole idea of "God answering prayers" is a complete illusion because God is imaginary.

How to Buy Insurance for a Jet-Ski

Purchased a Jet Ski or other personal watercraft? Have you considered buying insurance for it? A personal watercraft requires extensive maintenance. You can insure yours with a personal watercraft policy. Usually such a policy would also cover your boat, yacht, and other similar equipment.


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Step1
Check out the personal watercraft coverage available under the insurance policy of "Foremost," available in all states except Florida. The coverage varies in each state depending on the location where you plan to use your craft.


Step2
Keep in mind that the standard policy includes coverage for physical damage only and provides liability coverage separately. You also can opt for stand-alone liability cover.


Step3
Evaluate if you will require other optional coverage. The optional coverage includes "uninsured watercrafts," "medical expenses," "towing" and "attached accessories."


Step4
Surf online before you hit the water and check out other Web sites offering similar insurance coverage. Talk with agents and shop for quotes.


Step5
Research if you qualify for discounts under any affiliations or memberships. Being a member of certain associations and sporting organizations can get you huge premium discounts.





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How to Buy Flood Insurance

Natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes can cause severe damage, especially to real estate. Although floods may be predicted, there is not much you can do to minimize the damage. So it is important to have your property insured for floods and other natural disasters. The location of your property is key in the policy's cost.


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Step1
Understand the limit of your coverage. Flood insurance policies cover up to $250,000 for a single-family home and up to $100,000 for its contents. The federal regulations classify flood-prone areas. If your home is located in such an area, you must have flood insurance. Coverage for earthquakes, forest fires and hurricanes usually are purchased separately.


Step2
Contact the nearest government office in your state. Some states provide protection against natural disasters. In such cases, you can buy standard protection from the state before you move in to your home.


Step3
Contact agents and companies that offer flood insurance if it is not provided under any other state or federal regulation. Shop for the best quotes. Premiums will usually be higher compared to other properties.


Step4
Ask for coverage options on detached garages and other contents of the home such as decorative grills. Ask for deductibles under the policy.


Step5
Choose full-replacement coverage while comparing policies. It will cost you a few dollars more, but it is worth the money.





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How to Buy Burial Insurance

Ever thought of buying a burial insurance policy? Well, funeral costs have gradually been increasing and you need to consider this issue seriously. You would not want to leave your relatives and friends with a financial burden at the time of your death. Therefore, it is extremely important to plan for such an eventuality. Buying burial insurance helps cover the funeral costs and ensures that there is no added financial burden on your loved ones.


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Step1
Contact local insurance agents and get information about different funeral expenses policies.


Step2
Make a list of things to do for arranging a funeral, along with the cost of each. This will help you determine the total cost.


Step3
Ask the agents for quotes on different policies that cover funeral expenses. Decide on the premium that is payable to get suitable coverage.


Step4
Submit all the necessary documents immediately for obtaining the policy. Nobody knows when death will knock at their door.


Step5
Keep all the documents where they are easily accessible. Inform your relatives and friends of the documents and their location. Do not hide them.


Step6
Supply updated information to your family and friends. The information should ideally include your attorney's name, the names and contact information of agents and people who have copies of your will and other legal documents. For the funeral insurance, ensure all documents are in place.


Step7
Choose a beneficiary in the event of your demise. Before buying an insurance policy, this decision is critical. Usually your spouse and children are chosen as beneficiaries, although you may pick anyone.


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How to Know if You Are Covered Under a Family Member's Car Insurance

Today, many families own more than one car. Since insurance companies usually track the driving history of the registered car owner before selling an insurance policy, some families register all of their cars under only one name. The names of other family members are then added to the policy in a practice that is legally accepted and saves money on car insurance costs. Are you part of a family that owns more than one car and registers the vehicles under one member s name? Here's how you can find out if your name is included in the policy and you have adequate insurance coverage.


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Step1
Ask everyone in the family if the cars are insured under a single name.


Step2
Request that the registered policy member notify the insurance company to add your name to the policy before you drive any car.


Step3
Call the insurance company to confirm that your name has been added to the policy and clarify if you can drive any of the family cars with adequate coverage under the policy.


Step4
Get a copy of the policy and check all the names. Make sure your name has been added correctly.


Step5
Check the type of coverage extended to you comprehensive, liability or collision. In some cases, you may not be covered comprehensively. You may want to talk with the insurance company about what this means to you as a driver.


Step6
Drive the car only after receiving confirmation that your name has been added. It's always a good idea to keep a photocopy of the policy with you when you drive.






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How to Deal With Unordered Merchandise

According to the FDA, it is illegal to send merchandise that has not been ordered or to bill the consumer for such merchandise. In short, if you didn't order it, it's a gift."


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Step1
Check with everyone in your household to be sure that no one actually ordered the item without your knowledge.


Step2
Keep it! You are under no obligation to either pay for or return the item.


Step3
Send a letter by certified mail to the company, reporting that you did not order the item and that you intend to keep it. This may be helpful in assuring that you don't receive future merchandise or bills.


Step4
Ignore any invoices that you receive from the company regarding the item in question.





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Marlins 3, Cubs 2; So here we are...



The Cubs once again failed to show up at the plate, and to take advantage of another solid Rich Harden outing in losing 3-2 to the Marlins in 12 innings. Coupled with the Brewers comeback win over the Astros last night, both teams are now tied for 1st place in the NL Central.

You know it's been a practically a day since the game started, and I'll still not sure what to think of what I saw. Whether it was the 12:05 start time, the umpire delay in the second inning, someone other than Carlos Marmol pitching in relief, or Kosuke Fukudome hitting 8th in the lineup - man, how the mighty have fallen - this game was almost surreal. And that was before both Matt Sinatro and Lou Piniella were ejected in the 9th arguing a Mark DeRosa infield hit. Mark probably should have kept on running, but instead chose to slide head-first ahead of a Hanley Ramirez throw to first. He looked safe, but when he was called out, all hell broke loose. First 1st base coach Matt Sinatro was ejected immediately. Then Lou Piniella was tossed by 1st base ump, wait for it...Rob Drake. This is starting to become a bit of a habit, and one has to wonder whether there is a bit of an axe to grind. Unfortunately for Lou though, I think he'll be on the wrong side of this battle, as it appears from some photos I've seen this morning, he bumped him, and that should mean suspension. Sadly, count on the bleacher drunks to embarrass the city yet again by tossing plastic bottles and garbage onto the field. This put another 10 minutes on the game delay, and proovided what should be national fodder for the next day or so. Like I said, weird day.

All this ruined yet another outstanding outing from starter Rich Harden, again fanning 10 in six innings of work. He really does look destined to be the tough-luck pitcher this season, as his sub-1.00 ERA has been good for an 0-1 record since joining the Cubs. Sean Marshall then came in to go three strong innings in relief, which was a sight unto itself for obvious reasons. Even more interesting was Sean hitting for himself in the seventh inning, which I cried foul about. Well, at least until he smacked a solid single into left. I sensed that Lou was prepared to eat this game if need be, to reset the bullpen the way that he needed. The upcoming Milwaukee series looms even larger now, and I think he might have been looking to rest his power arms a bit. Don't be surprised to see more of the same today. Could even a Scott Eyre sighting be in our future?

It was pretty much for naught though, as the Cubs offense couldn't do anything against what looked like the entire Marlins bullpen, forcing Piniella to use those power arms anyway. Marmol went 1 2/3 innings, with another two from Chad Gaudin, who took the loss when Jorge Cantu beat him for a 12th-inning double.

This is way too much good pitching to not capitalize. Let's get this game today, and get ready for the Brewers. There are some nice shots from the game yesterday in the media gallery; check them out. And by the way, the game today has been moved to TBS; same start time. I feel for those outside the Chicagoland area. Let's just say that I think that Ron Darling needs some work.

Cubs 9, Marlins 6; Applause to Mighty Mike



Pinch-hitter Mike Fontenot hit a three-run double in the 7th, and Jeff Samardzija went two innings in relief for his first major-league save, as the Cubs outlasted the Florida Marlins 9-6. The win restores the Cubs to sole possession of 1st place in the NL Central, as the Milwaukee Brewers lost earlier this afternoon.

I'm reminded of an exchange that I had earlier this week at another blog. With the health of Jim Edmonds in question at the time, someone was explaining the logic of calling up Felix Pie. While the guy made a fine argument, my position ultimately was that it was highly unlikely that this would happen, as Kosuke Fukudome in center, Mark DeRosa in right, and Mike Fontenot at 2nd base was perfectly acceptable when facing a right-hand pitcher for awhile if needed. Basically, why replay the Pie foibles when you have a .280/.373/.528 left-handed solution on the bench already? I'm still waiting for an answer, but in the meantime, Mike keeps coming up big; this time with a go-ahead double that scored three to give the Cubs the win.

Both teams had little trouble scoring runs today actually, albeit for perhaps different reasons. The Cubs took advantage of a bad starter in Rick VandenHurk, who couldn't throw strikes in his 3 2/3 innings of work, and an equally bad back-half of the Marlins bullpen. The Marlins went homer happy off of Jason Marquis - three in all - who regressed to his normal summertime state. Too many home runs, too much nibbling, and frankly, he just looked dazed and confused. Again. I often wondered why Cardinals fans referred to him as bipolar Betty. I shouldn't have asked. Fortunately, he pitched just well enough to not completely blow the game,

What was really interesting though was the use of Chad Gaudin and Samardzija in relief. Like I spoke of yesterday, I sensed that Lou Piniella would stretch out a couple of guys to get his relievers aligned and rested for the Brewers set. That looked to pretty much be the thinking today from the outset. First, he stuck with Marquis for six innings - much longer than he wanted, to be sure - and then brought Samardzija back in the ninth for a save opportunity that you'd normally expect him to go to Marmol for, even if his arm was dangling. Fortunately, Jeff proved up to the task, although a diving catch by Jim Edmonds for the third out of the inning saved him from getting burned by another one of those laissez-faire fastballs.

So, with strong relief, and good hitting, including a pair of home runs by Alfonso Soriano and Derrek Lee, the Cubs split the series. It wasn't pretty, but I'll take it. On to Milwaukee, and hopefully a series win against the Brewers.

Addicted to love

First, I want to give credit where credit's due. The illustrious Staceycakes wrote a stunning blog that made me think about a topic I hadn't considered before, at least not seriously: sex addiction. Now, if you haven't read Stacey's blogs, they are amazing; not only is this gal *gasp!* gorgeous, she has the brain and personality to match, a sort of peaches-n-cream kind a gal, heavy on the cinnamon. You'll probably have to send a friends request first, but by all means, check out her blogs! (Okay, end Public Service Announcement.)

Years ago, a male acquaintance revealed his secret: he was a sex addict. Er ... yeah. See, Austin is filled with self-help groups for just about every ridiculous thing. Potheads Anonymous. Compulsive Tie-Dyers Anonymous. Birkenstock Fetish Anonymous. But Sex Addicts Anonymous? You're kidding. But my friend went to SAA meetings religiously. Sex addiction had caused him to sabotage most of his relationships. One night, in some kind of bizarre catharsis, he drove me to the whore hou -- I mean, the "escort service" he'd once used. Inside a "massage parlor" in a strip mall on the Drag was a reception area filled with bored-looking women painting their nails and reading trashy celebrity magazines. There's Bambi, Ruby, Lillian ... he knew them by name. Uh ... hi? Oh-so-scary.

Last mention of sex addiction came from a gal friend who met a "recovering sexual addict" whilst roommate hunting. This male relayed his many conquests -- numbering well in the hundreds -- and the diseases he'd contracted, including one involving painful blisters. Before she left, he gave her a set of risque pictures depicting him barely-clothed, contorted in positions reminiscent of Calvin Klein ads. I didn't see much "recovery" going on. What kind of person hands out boudoir photos of themselves to strangers?

Back when the term "sex addiction" was first tossed out, my thoughts were, "Lame excuse for fucking everything in sight." Mom and Dad just didn't teach 'em right. I'm still not entirely sold on sex as an addiction. However, Stacey makes a compelling case. There's also this guy named Dr. Al Cooper who did extensive research on the topic. Through my own research, I compiled some of the primary ("Level I") traits of the sexaholic:

• Compulsive masturbation
• Multiple affairs outside a marriage/relationship
• Multiple anonymous sexual partners and/or one-night stands
• Use of pornography
• Frequenting strip bars/adult bookstores
• Unsafe sex
• Cybersex/phone sex
• Hiring prostitutes
• Exchange of revealing photographs over the Internet
• Obsessive "dating" through websites/personal ads

"Level II" traits -- a bit more serious -- include exhibitionism, voyeurism, sexual harassment, and molestation/rape. Unsurprisingly, 75% of sexaholics are men. Multiple addictions are common, namely drug and alcohol abuse (around half), with compulsive eating and spending following closely on its heels. Because this behavior is ultimately hard to hide, most sexaholics bounce from one short-term relationship to another. More than 70% get their "fix" online; Dr. Cooper refers to the Internet as the "crack cocaine" of sex addiction. In looking at his research group, Cooper reached scary conclusions; 70% of sexaholics couldn't maintain a marriage or long-term relationship; 68% were exposed to HIV or STDs; 58% reported legal problems stemming from rape charges; roughly 40% got an unwanted pregnancy out of the deal; and 40% ultimately lost their marriages or relationships.

But unlike substance addiction, what is interesting is that the sexaholic seems to instinctively know that he or she is violating some ethical standard. A sexaholic is likely to move to a new city, thinking a change of environment will cure them; many sexaholics "find God," which helps them alleviate their shame but doesn't keep them from acting out. Some sexaholics get married, thinking they will turn monogamous. None of these things work, of course. A large percentage of sexaholics go into a period Cooper terms "sexual anorexia," during which they exhibit some of the following:

• Dread of sexual pleasure
• Fear of sexual contact
• Distortions of body appearance
• Self-doubt about sexual adequacy
• Rigid, judgmental attitudes about sex
• Obsessive concern about the sexual activity of others
• Shame over sexual experiences

These periods only cause the sexaholic to ultimately cave and go on a sexual "binge" to beat the band.

Plant me firmly on the fence when it comes to sexual addiction. Some mental health professionals think that sexual compulsion stems from other disorders, such as OCD, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, or Manic-Depression. Then there are those who attribute it to simple lack of morality. Cooper himself concludes that sexual addiction is most prevalent in adults who had disconnected or distant parents. Translated: Mom and Dad didn't have the time or inclination to tell Little Bobby that hiring hookers isn't very cool. Mom and Dad just didn't raise 'em right.

Whether it's an addiction or not, sexual compulsion is at the least a huge problem. I often hear people laugh, "Gee, wish I had a sex addict at home!" Yeah, that'd be nice, wouldn't it? I'd love a guy who was so turned on by me that he sent me naughty emails while I was at work. Hell, every day would be Christmas. But that's not how it works. Someone who is sexually compulsive isn't going to make one person the focus of their desire; their need is to get as many people of the opposite sex -- or same sex, if they're gay -- to act out with them sexually. They could be the most repulsive, undesirable people imaginable. All I have to do is look at that staggering 68% who've been exposed to disease to figure out that the sexual compulsive is NOT the man I want in my life.

As Stacey pointed out, not all men go to strip clubs, and not all men look at porn. I don't take issue with this stuff in moderation, because I'm no prude. But I've also been in at least one situation when I suspect a sexual compulsive tried to sell me a one-way ticket to Creepyville. See, I know that cybersex with strangers, unprotected sex with strangers, getting off to nekkid pictures of strangers, and paying strangers for sex does not remotely qualify as "normal." At least not in my book.

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Do you think that sexual addiction is a true addiction? Have you known any sex addicts? Have any questions for Stacey? She'll be dropping by the blog to answer over the weekend!

Tell me lies

What comes mind when you think of the word "lie?" Oh, I know it's a slow Sunday, but kick your hamsters in the butt and get them on the wheel for a few seconds to humor me, m'kay?Let's talk about lies for a minute. Lying. You're called to the carpet on something. You came home late because you ran into an ex, and the two of you ended up having drinks at the bar for old time's sake, and now it's one in the morning and you're just dragging home. Holy moley, this won't fly! So where were you, anyway? The mind quickly dreams up some load of bullshit and processes it as: Load of shit --> Mouth --> Big Whopper. Uh ... you were at a friend's house. She's having problems with her boyfriend and needed a shoulder to cry on, so the two of you ... er, drank a lot of vodka tonics and commiserated. Next you wall yourself in the bathroom, run a bubble bath, and covertly call said friend on her cell phone asking her to cover and praying she'll pick up the message before morning. Whoa, that lie took some effort, didn't it? But I submit to you, gentle readers, that it's the lies that we don't tell, the lies of omission, that are the biggest lies of all. Take the topic of money -- any financial issue. Easy just to not say anything about that. But once you get involved with someone, and particularly after you marry them, this is gonna be the easiest lie to find out. Easy-peasy. Ever see that funny t.v. commercial about credit scores featuring the guy and his new wife living in Dad's basement because he married her not knowing she had a crappy credit rating and now they can't get a place of their own? Yes. It happens. Within a month after marrying Ex-Husband Part Une, the phone was ringing. Creditors of all colors and stripes. American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diner's Club (who has Diner's Club anyway?). The worst were the collections agencies that took over his delinquent accounts. Obnoxious as hell. Caller I.D. was of no help -- creditors blocked their incoming numbers. This nonsense went on nonstop until I negotiated small payments to keep them off our backs. And the people I know wonder why I have an aversion to telephones ...Tax status. Past and current indebtedness to the I.R.S. Another huge honkin' lie of omission. Jeebus, people, I almost don't even want to tell you about this. Suffice it to say that people with dicey credit are probably going to be on the federal government's hit list as well. And if you marry them, you inherit those tax liabilities. The I.R.S. freezes spousal assets, did you know that? Anything they suspect might be community property is theirs for the taking. Here's a game women play. Their husband or live-in asks them not to charge anything because money is tight. But oh, Foleys is having its Red Apple sale! So they go to town with the plastic, stash the goods waaaaay back in the closet, and intercept the bill when it comes at the end of the month. A lie of omission if I've ever seen one. Then you have people with Cristal tastes but a Corona budget, those who live far beyond their means and don't tell you. I dated a guy who, during our courtship, took me to really elite restaurants, the kind most couples only frequent on special occasions, like birthdays and anniversaries. I netted more than he at the time, and even I couldn't afford that; so I wondered where he got the money. Um ... guess who couldn't pay his home note the next month? Guess who loaned him money to bail his ass out? Guess who never got paid back? His rationale was, "I bought you all those expensive dinners." What kind of Silly Straw logic is that? It's not like I insisted. If I'd known I was going to be vicariously picking up a $200 sushi tab, we would have been meeting for coffee at Seattle's Best. It was a rah!-win! situation for him, but my "emergency" account was depleted. Lies of omission can eat away at a relationship like a mystery disease. Peter and Wendy start dating, then eventually go exclusive. Yet lingering around the sidelines is Peter's "gal pal," Tink. Whenever Tink is in proximity of the couple, she gives Wendy the evil eye and is downright rude to her. Wendy is perpetually scratching her head, wondering why Tink would act this way. But what Wendy doesn't know is that while she and Peter were in the dating process, Peter and Tink had been been going at it like gangbusters. For him, it was a fuckbuddy situation. But Tink wanted more, and Peter intuitively knew this. Now Peter doesn't want to tell Wendy the whole story -- he knows she'll insist he give up his "friendship" with Tink. And he wants to keep Tink around. Things with Wendy might not work, and if that happens, he doesn't want to alienate a tried-n-true fuckbuddy. Peter is just So. Very. Fucked. And so he doesn't tell the whole truth.But some people fail to tell the truth about much worse than that, don't they? You have those most loathesome brand of cheaters, those who simply fail to mention that they're married or have a significant other. I don't think they withhold this information to avoid feeling the extra guilt; it's just that your pool of potential fuckees increases exponentially if said pool thinks that you live in a one-bedroom apartment with a cat as your only company. Also, this eliminates the possibility of someone ratting you out, at least until you get caught in this particular omitted lie. Because, as I've told you and told you ... the Other Woman ALWAYS tells.There are your touchy areas. While I was with my last ex, a former boyfriend from the distant past kept calling. And calling. Of course I responded to none of the calls. But I did tell my then-significant other about the problem the first time it happened. He had the right to know. But what about the subsequent phone calls? Was I obligated to tell my then-S.O. each time a certain number registered on my caller i.d.? That would have sent up red flags in anyone's mind that I was perhaps still engaged with the guy. But the truth was, the blast from the past never caught a clue. What else is there not to tell? She has a permanent restraining order filed against her for stalking an ex's new girlfriend. He has herpes outbreaks. She has a serious prescription drug problem -- actually, most people aren't going to tell you about any kind of addiction unless they're in recovery. He was fired from his last job for sexual harassment. See, there are many ways in which to "lie" without opening your mouth and uttering a contradictory statement. Knowing that people have the propensity to hide the nastier things about themselves, what's the answer, then? Do you Google the hell out of their name and see what comes up? Run a background check? Call their last ex and find out just exactly what went on there? I've been asked some really weird questions in the past by some of the men I've gone out with, indicating that they had some pretty bad experiences when it comes to lies of omission. I've asked if I'm delinquent on any bills. I've been asked my credit rating. I've been asked how much contact, if any, I have with my exes. I don't take issue, because I don't have anything to hide. What you see is what you get. But imagine if I did have something to hide -- what then? Once you put yourself out on the dating market, then, the answer is to lead a good life, an honest life that you can be proud of. Don't do anything that you might feel embarrassed about or that would upset a prospective long-term partner once revealed. Again, that old Golden Rule with a slight twist -- be the kind of person you expect them to be. Point being ... what's not said is often much more important than what actually is. In terms of lies that remain unspoken, I've heard some real doozies.

Reality Checks LTD

Yesterday, I wrote about lies of omission. Today, let's talk about the truth.The truth that we omit to tell. The opinions that we hold back. The perceptions that we reign in, even in cases of the obvious. The times when we're remain tactfully silent, or when we nod our heads, even though we, quite frankly, cannot believe the blah-blah-blah registered by our own two ears.Let's face it, some people are in DIRE need of a reality check. They put themselves in situations that are painfully and obviously dangerous, immoral, or just plain stupid. They're in danger of losing their money, their reputations ... maybe even their lives. Live long enough, and trust me, you'll meet at least one of these people. Probably more, because they tend to breed at a profound rate. God, Landmark. Who hasn't lost a friend to Landmark Forum? Aka "Est," founded by profligate IRS evader Werner Erhard in the 1970's and revived for our horror in the 90's. Typically, a "friend" called to badger you to attend a weekend "forum." For along the lines of four-hundred dead presidents. Don't have it? Ask your parents, ask your bank. Sell your car! Positively visualize getting it back ten-fold! There were no hard guarantees that one could "positively visualize" away that loan or get back their car. I had a friend like that ... once upon a time. My vehicle of choice was to politely "Mm-hm" and then avoid said friend like Black Death. I could have given him a reality check that first time on the phone, which was that there was no way he was gonna get rich off Landmark, and even if he did, it would be on the back of countless "friends" who put themselves into debt at his bequest. The friend who tried to coerce me "positively visualized" himself all the way to divorce court after bankrupting his business. Maybe I should have dared mention the words "pyramid scheme" -- ya think?It gets stickier when someone you love suggests something so off-the-wall stupid, so lacking in common sense, that you're gobsmacked at the mere suggestion of it. One of my Ex-husbands (not saying which) decided we should co-own a restaurant with a charming man from Central America, Miguel (name changed). Miguel's restaurant didn't lack for business; it was Miguel's penchant to snort up the profits that was driving everything under. I voiced my concerns to my then-husband that any money we invested would go right up Miguel's nose. He ignored me. Guess what happened? I should have trusted my initial reaction, which was to say, "No, darling, we will not co-invest with a cocaine addict. Furthermore, we need to go to counseling, because you are showing the judgment of a newt." Live and learn, live and learn ...Stupid girl in the piano performance sequence. Got involved with a visiting professor from Russia (why did all the visiting profs spell t-r-o-u-b-l-e?). It's not bad enough that professor and student were consorting; the visiting prof was in a steady relationship with one of the tenured female professors, a kind soul who didn't deserve the mental breakdown she got. Of course, the whole thing was outted, and the visiting prof and student were exiled to some music Siberia. I wish I would have stopped my classmate in the hall, shaken her shoulders, and said, "What. The. Fuck? Do you just *really* want to stir the shit around here?" Then there are people who are so terminally full-of-shit stupid, you're afraid to look back, lest you turn into a pillar of it yourself. One guy ... in the fifteen years I've known him, hooked on "get rich quick" schemes. His latest "gig" is as a spirit channeler. No words. I want to form a company, Reality Checks LTD. It would be comprised of one reception area and six private rooms outfitted with desks and chairs. Ikea has nice, cheap ones. I'd keep it open 24/7 for those who have a late-night emergency (extra charges apply). I'd hire outspoken, certified therapists with semi-abrasive personalities, sort of like Dr. Phil without the cheesy "That dog won't hunt" factor, because people aren't coming to us for refrigerator magnet slogans; they're coming to us because they need a reality check. Reality checks would be limited to 15 minutes, because if you can't sort out the details of your conundrum in that amount of time, you're already fucked over your head. Then the therapist would tell you, quite succinctly, why you're being delusional, stupid, or are erstwhile cruisin' for a bruisin' in very succinct manner and how to remedy the problem with dispatch:Sample Problem 1: My boyfriend's ex is always in some kind of "crisis." She calls him at all hours of the night asking for his advice. This has been going on for a year. If I have to listen to another three a.m. phone conversation, I'll puncture my own eardrums. Sample Answer 1: The next time your boyfriend starts up with the yammering, grab the phone and flush it down the toilet. Tell him you'll buy him a new phone tomorrow. But if his ex calls one more time, that phone will swim with the fishes, too. Next!Sample Problem 2: Whenever I meet my gal pal for brunch, she spends almost the entire time texting her other friends Sometimes we don't even have a conversation other than to ask each other, "What are you going to order?" I'm really insulted!Sample Problem 2: Politely summon your waitperson and ask for the check. Tell your friend that her mind is obviously on other things and that you'll be glad to have brunch with her if she agrees to leave her cell phone in the car. Leave. Next!See how simple? From there, it's up to you. *************************************Ever known someone who is just so full-of-shit stupid you have no words? Have you ever been in a situation when you really wanted to give someone a reality check? What was it? What held you back? Now's your time to shine, kids! :D

If I Want Skin & Bones I’ll Buy A Chicken!!!

This is a true story. No names were changed to protect the innocent, because nobody is innocent. Besides, those mentioned in this blog know me, have MySpazz, and I already told them they'd be featured in my little rant, so they can deal.
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I normally don't waste my precious breath arguing, or debating, with mindless little dipshits half my age who think they have a clue. I have a news flash for ya, DUDE....I've forgotten more than you'll ever know, so take your little Emo girlfriend and your Avenged Sevenfold T-Shirt back to the Starbucks and suck a couple of Latte's while "Kristen" cut's herself again in front of the gaggle of horrified soccer mom's who don't seem to realize that the pudgy little cherubs sound asleep in their Aprica strollers, will one day be the Aaron's and Kristen's of the world.
The dipshit in question, Aaron, a co-worker, mistakenly thought that debating me about women was a wise choice. Considering the fact that I had already shagged enough to make any man proud, while the brother or sister Aaron never had was congealing in a towel next to his newly impregnated Mom's side of the bed, this seemed ridiculous to me, but I went with it, relishing the opportunity to apply a verbal bitch slapping to Aaron's empty head.
Specifically, Aaron told me that he doesn't like "fat" women, nor does he think any men like "fat" women.
"What do you mean, "fat?", I asked....
"You know, fat, like Drew Barrymore", said Aaron The Stupid.....
"Drew Barrymore isn't FAT, you moron, she has a killer body!", I exclaimed, laughing loud enough to be heard in the parking lot outside.
"Dude, she's fat, she weighs like.....120 pounds", said Aaron The Stupider....
Now, at this point I didn't quite know how to respond to this little worm. Was he just playing me, or has this child already been brainwashed by society's image of what a woman should look like??
As it turns out, he wasn't playing me, he's another victim of our idiotic "skin and bones is hot" mentality.
Aaron, buddy....THIS IS NOT HOT!!!Sadly, what I had hoped was going to be a simple, light-hearted debate among two males of vastly different ages and tastes, about the pure, unadulterated bliss that is the female form, turned into a rather serious discussion about anorexia, bulimia, peer and societal pressures, and the issues faced by kids today. This little shit pissed me off!! I just wanted to talk tit's and ass, but instead of man-to-man, strip club style locker room humor, and me setting this kid straight, I ended up sounding like a commentator on NPR!!I had to finish this conversation, otherwise I would have ripped the hoop from Aaron's smug little nose, and force fed it down his throat. It saddens me to think that kids his age (20) already have such a skewed and unhealthy vision of what people are "supposed" to look like. Too many young girls (and some boys) choke down 3 bites of salad only to run to the bathroom and puke it all back up two minutes later, because digesting it may get them one ounce closer to 100 pounds, and society seems to be telling them that skin and bones is prettier and more attractive than a healthy and medically acceptable weight to height ratio.Dispensing with any further discussion of a serious nature, I told Aaron that the bottom line is this: Women are not supposed to have the body of a man. Women are supposed to have hips, curves, a SHAPE!!!! The most gorgeous and beautiful thing ever created (or that evolved, whatever) is the female body, and one day, when you grow up and realize that My Chemical Romance really isn't THAT GOOD of a band, you'll also begin to appreciate the female body in ALL it's forms, not just what you've been brainwashed into believing is healthy at such a young age.
"Dude, you're just old"....chuckled Aaron as he strapped on his iPod, pulled up the saggy jeans that had no waist to sit on, and slinked away..
"Dude, I LOVE YOU!"...exclaimed Lissa, the incredibly hot 24 year-old receptionist who loves to eat, has all her curves in the right places, and who had been listening to the entire conversation, and was now hugging me to the cheers and applause of the rest of the crew.....
Apparently this old dude still has a clue after all......:-)
What should we discuss next, Aaron???????

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