Yada Yada Yada...

Simple, yet effective

2010-02-08T21:53:00.006-05:00

A friend passed this video along to me. It conveys a strong, but simple message. In my opinion, it's probably the best PSA I've ever seen.

Embrace Life PSA

Please...wear your seatbelt.

Dustin Hoffman was in Star Wars, right?

2009-12-23T21:38:00.003-05:00

I found this very funny parody on Star Wars. It was made by a fan who asked his friend to retell the first 3 movies in her own words after seeing them for the first time.

It's called Star Wars: Retold. I got a really good laugh from it! Take a look at the link...oh, and watch out for "The Stuff." Enjoy!

Star Wars: Retold

Blagojevich is TCB...taking care of busniess

2009-01-26T21:43:00.003-05:00

Is Rod Blagojevich serious? I have been listening to him speak on Larry King Live tonight...what a joke! Hey Mr. Governor, since you were elected "by the people of Illinois" and are "obligated to the people of Illinois," then why aren't you back in Illinois doing the job you were elected to do?!? But no, instead you are traipsing around New York and talking on every TV show that will have you on. The Illinois State Senate should also impeach you for not doing your darn job! Oh well, you'll be out of a job very soon courtesy of the Illinois State Senate. Bye bye Blagojevich, don't let the door hit you on your way out!

I can't wait to see the criminal trial...to be continued.

Where is the Good Samaritan Act of Latham County when you need it?

2008-12-20T17:00:00.004-05:00

This is just wrong...period. A woman in California has received the go ahead from the CA State Supreme Court to sue a good samaritan for saving her from a mangled car after an accident. She claims that the good samaritan treated her like a "rag doll" and caused her to be a paraplegic. That is crazy! She could have been paralyzed because of the accident, not from the good samaritan. Or better yet, should could have died! I can't wait to see how this case plays out. I'm sure it will make it's way all the way up to the US Supreme Court. See the link below for the full story...

Good Samaritan Video

Why can't we all reap the benefits?

2008-07-07T01:15:00.003-04:00

Customer Service Article

I found this article a few minutes ago about individual complaints that have been made by consumers in regards to poor customer service by major corporations. Rather than these individual consumers contacting the companies directly, they decided to submit their complaints via cyberspace on websites, blogs, etc. It seems that some major corporations are monitoring these sites and have even responded immediately to these complaints in order to improve their image. Specifically, a Comcast customer submitted a complaint on a well known blog and a Comcast technician was out to his home in 24 hours! I can't even count how many times I've had to call Comcast for some reason and I don't get see a technician for at least a week and it's usually between the hours of 8am and 5pm! And I'm sure that everyone has been there before...

So I guess my rant today is that, why don't these corporations just improve their customer service overall so that ALL of their customers can be satisfied rather than a VERY small percentage? Call me crazy, but wouldn't that make sense?

However, since there have been results with this process, I suppose I should follow suit and submit my own complaint...maybe someone from Comcast will read my blog. I'd really like to know why I only have, at most, 7 days to pay my Comcast bill. For instance my most recent bill. I received it on 7/5 and it's due on 7/11...that's 6 days! What's the deal? That bugs me every month. Does anyone know why that is? Please leave me a comment if you have the answer.

To care, or not to care...

2008-05-19T17:50:00.004-04:00

Here's an interesting article about why we, as humans, choose to care about something or choose not to care about something. Case in point the recent natural disasters that occurred in Myanmar and China. Much attention and emphasis has been placed on these two terrible problems and rightly so, however, what happened to the genocide that continues on a daily basis in Darfur and other African nations? It seems a little unbalanced to me...

Caring Article

"Spring. Rejuvenation. Rebirth. Everything's blooming. All that crap."

2008-04-23T15:35:00.007-04:00

People often ask me why I moved to Boston from Florida...well here's one reason. I think the picture above says it all. I think Spring has arrived...

What a "feet!"

2008-04-22T14:11:00.003-04:00

Here is another interesting article that I found today. It talks about how shoes are actually not beneficial for our feet. I have to say that there is probably some validity to this theory since our ancestors did not wear Nike's, Reebok's, or Adidas's. I would like to try this theory out especially since I'm on my feet for 10-14 hours a day while I'm working. However, in my line of work, I don't think that it would be very sanitary to walk around barefoot in a hospital, so I'll have to try it out on my own time. Take a look at this article.

Feet Article

Repeat?

2008-03-10T00:54:00.002-04:00

Why is it that Florida seems to always have a problem with elections? If you haven't already heard, the Democratic National Committee does not want to seat the delegates of Florida and Michigan since the leadership of both states decided to move-up the primary dates, which was a huge "no no." So now both the "Obamas" and the "Clintons" are crying "foul" since one side may have an advantage in the delegate counts due to the outcome of this situation. With all of the squabbling amongst the 2 democratic candidates and the political pundits, the real losers in this "dog and pony show" are as usual...the voters! The election process in this country is so ridiculous. See the article below about this problem and what the planned solution might be...millions of mailed ballots. If that is what the solution ends up being, then I have a feeling that the "chad" issue will look like a picnic compared to this potential catastrophe. Stay tuned, this outta be good!

Mail-in Article

Will Nader ever take a hint?

2008-02-25T16:41:00.002-05:00

You would think after 4 previously failed attempts at the presidency that Ralph Nader would take a hint that maybe he's not going to be elected President after a 5th run...I'm not a psychic, so that's just a guess.

Here's an article about his latest "awe inspiring" comments regarding the democratic party.

Nader Article

P.S. Doesn't he look like the uncle your family doesn't talk about? I think he's a bit scary looking.

Real "Yada Yada Yada..."

2008-02-11T06:38:00.000-05:00

I found this article about common and annoying phrases that are used in the workplace. The first one in particular always makes my blood boil for some reason. There are those I work with who like to use that phrase a lot in addition to "dangling participle." When I hear that one, I think I turn 3 shades of red because of how much I don't like hearing it. There are a bunch that they list that I have never heard of. Some people come up with the strangest things. Take a look at this article if you're bored.

Workplace Article

"Bizarro" Networking

2008-01-01T23:55:00.000-05:00

I found this great article the other day about the social networking craze that has been happening for some time now on the web. I will admit, I am partially guilty because I belong to Friendster, but I promise that's the only one and I rarely use it. I can't believe how crazy some people get over these sites (e.g. Facebook, MySpace). In response to these "legitimate" social networking sites, "fake" sites have been created. Some of them are called: Snubster, Hatebook, and Enemybook. Now those are sites that I would like to check out and belong to! I think it's awesome! Take a look at the article...

Social Networking Article

Follow-up to: "What's the deal?"

2007-12-30T01:35:00.000-05:00

I can't believe it...well I actually can kind of believe it. I ran into the same woman who pissed me off the other day. Earlier in the evening, I was riding the T with a friend and wouldn't you know it, she appeared out of no where at one of the Green Line stations! I decided to be courteous (unlike her) and not make a scene and went about my business, obviously she could care less about what's going on around her. I have to say that things like this happen to me more often than not...I don't know why, it's very strange. I just wish people would be a little more courteous and respectful to one another, is that too much to ask?

What's the deal?

2007-12-27T18:50:00.000-05:00

I was so angry earlier today while I was out running some errands. I was buying a birthday card for a friend at a local CVS. First of all, I hate going into this particular CVS...actually I really don't like going into any CVS. Every CVS that I have been in is always so congested and crammed with so much crap that you can't just get in and out. Anyway, surprisingly enough, I found a nice card pretty quickly and went to pay for it at the registers. I usually try to use the automated, self-checkout registers because people usually don't use them and I can make a quick getaway without dealing with the wonderful and helpful clerks (which is a whole different rant for another time), however, today they were both closed. So I got in line behind another customer and waited my turn to pay. As I was waiting, a woman moves in front and next to me off to the left. Now I'm usually pretty courteous and I assumed that she was just going to ask one of the clerks a question...but oh no! This woman got right in front of me and paid for her items...she didn't say anything to me! At that point I was fuming! So I moved over to another line and waited my turn again. As I was waiting, she turns and starts toward me and looks me straight in the eye and says NOTHING! So I say to her..."thanks for getting in front of me in line!" And she just stares at me...she doesn't even say "I'm sorry," "excuse me," or "oh, I didn't see you there," absolutely nothing! What's wrong with people? Now I know that this is not an "Earth shattering" ordeal, but why are some people so inconsiderate and basically stupid? It makes me so mad! Sorry, I just had to vent about this story...because it happens all of the time and I'm so sick of it. Thanks for listening to my rant today...I feel a little better.

Follow-up to: "A day late and a dollar short..."

2007-12-19T16:01:00.000-05:00

What a shock...the mother of Britney Spears has put her parenting book on hold for a little while (actually, it's on hold "indefinitely"). I guess I can't blame her seeing now that she will have to care for not 2, but 3 babies all thanks to her exceptional parenting. Way to go Lynne Spears, you are truly the model parent!

Parenting Book Article

'Tis the season...

2007-12-03T21:39:00.000-05:00

If you're having difficulty, like me, finding "holiday" gifts (I'm trying to be PC), here is an interesting list of gift options. Ever thought of adopting a sheep for a family? I'm sure that would make someone's holiday very special. Enjoy!

Gift Ideas Article

Here today, gone tomorrow...

2007-11-22T00:24:00.001-05:00

I just found this new device on Amazon.com. I think paper is about to go the way of the dinosaur just like VHS and cassette tapes...

Kindle

A day late and a dollar short...

2007-10-26T19:18:00.000-04:00

I found this article today regarding Britney Spears' mother writing a book about parenting...what a joke! With the way her daughter turned out and is still "evolving," what the heck does she know about parenting? It would be like Lindsay Lohan writing a book about how to successfully kick an addiction...go figure!

Spears Article

The ER Crisis...

2007-10-21T10:27:00.000-04:00

I think this article just says it all...

No Beds Article

Who woulda thunk it?

2007-10-06T15:18:00.000-04:00

That seemingly vestigial organ, the appendix, actually has a purpose...and a good purpose at that. It is now believed by some in the medical community that the appendix creates and stores good bacteria that ultimately supports the gut. Sounds pretty good to me. See the article below for more info.

Appendix Article

Brave new world...

2007-09-21T00:04:00.000-04:00

I thought this article was a bit strange and scary at the same time, take a look...

ER Kiosk Article

I might be replaced by a machine sometime in the near future...

"Can you hear me now...Good!"

2007-09-11T10:34:00.000-04:00

With the exponential increase in cell phone use, studies are now finding more and more problems that are appearing and in this case with medical equipment. I had heard in the past about a few studies regarding certain types of ventilators that would turn off and even short circuit if a cell phone was in use in its vicinity. Take a look at this article, it's quite interesting.

Cell Phone Article

My kind of woman...

2007-08-03T11:23:00.000-04:00

Paramedic-Cellist Article

...only because she is a cellist and went into healthcare and even though she didn't become a nurse like me, she became a paramedic which is still great! Check out the article above.

Belly up to the "Bar"...

2007-07-17T10:17:00.000-04:00

Bar Exam Article

Stephen Dunne is a moron and doesn't deserve to be an attorney, which is probably why he actually failed the "Bar" exam in the first place. If you read the article above, you'll understand what I'm talking about.

I guess if he doesn't agree with abortion and the Bar Association was to ask him a question about the abortion issue he could then cry "foul" about that as well because it could also be infringing on his "religious rights." What a joke! Thank goodness he failed!

Looks like someone's got the right idea...

2007-07-02T21:25:00.000-04:00

Smoking Article

My apologies to all of the smokers out there, but smoking causes a laundry list of problems. And when you smoke around me, I'm being exposed to those problems too.

Save your money and your health...STOP SMOKING! You'll thank me later.

"Welcome back..." (to the tune of "Welcome Back, Kotter")

2007-06-28T22:44:00.000-04:00

The Bald Eagle is making a comeback...it is no longer on the Endangered Species list. Way to go Bald Eagle, we always knew you could do it!

Jailbird, free at last!

2007-06-26T21:30:00.000-04:00

Well I think I'm going to jump on the news bandwagon and talk about the stupid Paris Hilton story. What a crock of s#@&! I still can't believe all of the bologna and that she only had to serve a total of 23 days in jail! Any other member of society would have served more time. And then...while in jail, reflecting on her experience (insert the sound of me gagging), she proclaims the following: "I have had a lot of time to reflect and have already learned a bitter but important lesson from this experience." What a crock! How much did you learn Paris? Well apparently not too much. Right before she was released, she made sure to put on her "Sunday finest" and primp herself with makeup and all to greet the thousand reporters awaiting her exit from jail. Then she makes her appearance, grinning from ear to ear, greeting all of the reporters and cameras for a quick photo-op, followed by speeding away to her mansion. Wow, Paris, you really learned something from your experience...it's good to be a celebrity and have money and fame and maybe I should hire a chauffeur to cart me around so I don't run into trouble again. I can't wait for her next reality show "The Simple Life 6: Probation Paris, the sequel." I guess you can tell by my rant that this has really irritated me. With all that is happening in the world, this made headline news today around the clock.

Anyhow, that's all for now. Tune in next time for more of my ranting and raving!

Welcome!

2007-06-26T21:26:00.000-04:00

Hi there! This is my first ever blog posting. I hope that you enjoy my thoughts and comments and if you don't...too bad! It's my blog and I'll write whatever I want! Please feel free to comment. I always like hearing from others. Thanks for reading my blog.