I'm no celebrity. I never have been and most likely never will be, but I'll be willing to bet that I have more rights than most celebrities will ever have. There is none bigger than that of being photographed in public.
Celebrities are photographed more than any other thing in the world. National Geographic has nothing on the paparazzi. The paparazzi takes more photos in an entire day that film that Wal-Mart sells in an entire year. Hundreds of photographers can surround a single celebrity taking thousands of photos in a matter of minutes. This is perfectly legal because there is no law that says that you cannot take a photo of a person in a public place, therefore every celebrity is fair game.
So what makes me have more rights than celebrities? Easy. Even though it's perfectly legal to follow me around town, take pictures of me because I'm out in public, and so on, if you were to actually to do that to me I could call the police and have you arrested for stalking. It's just that simple. I can simply say that I feel threatened by you and have you arrested. It's just that simple.
So why is it so hard for a celebrity to do this same thing? Simple. It's because they are a celebrity. Nobody seems to believe that they can be victims of stalkers. They just say that they are being followed by the paparazzi, which is of coarse, is perfectly legal. Even though people like Princess Diana were killed due to activities of the paparazzi, nothing seems to be done to these people who take photos of celebrities for a living, even though they may be in fact putting these celebrities lives in danger.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Odd Behavior
What is it with us as human beings that makes us react in the strangest ways? What is it that makes us get upset at others when the blame lies within ourselves. We like to think that we are perfect, yet some of us seem to blame others when the fault is clearly ours. Why is that. Don't know what I'm talking about. Let's take a look at some common examples.
Let's say that you are the type of person that has to have everything perfect. Your car is always clean. Your house is always spotless. You keep your grass cut, even if you have to cut it several times a week to keep up that standard. Everything to you has to be just perfect. You dread having a piece of paper fall on the floor. If your this type of person, everything is kept in tip top shape. When people come over to your house Your more than happy to invite them in, drink a cup of tea or whatever. You may not think about it but your really proud of the way that you keep your house. Your happier when people come and visit you.
Now if you reverse that, you'll find that there is a very different type of you that comes out. Let's say that you were living like a pig. While you may feel completely comfortable in that situation, what happens to your mood when others come and visit you without prior warning. It's funny how most people get downright mad that they are there. They start saying things to the other person that might make the other person upset, like, "I wish that you had called before coming over." What's really going on is that you don't want that other person coming in your house to see just exactly how you really live. You get upset that they would even dare come over without calling. Even though deep down inside, you know that it's your fault you seem to put the blame on the other person. It's like driving in a car. You cut someone off of the road even though you know that they are there. When they honk the heck out of their horn at you, you get ticked at them because all of the sudden it becomes their fault. Even though you know for a fact that it's your fault you find reasons to blame the other person.
Why is that? Why is it that we treat each other poorly when we know that the actual blame lies within ourselves. What is inside of us that makes us react in the ways that we do and what in the world is it going to take for us to change?
Let's say that you are the type of person that has to have everything perfect. Your car is always clean. Your house is always spotless. You keep your grass cut, even if you have to cut it several times a week to keep up that standard. Everything to you has to be just perfect. You dread having a piece of paper fall on the floor. If your this type of person, everything is kept in tip top shape. When people come over to your house Your more than happy to invite them in, drink a cup of tea or whatever. You may not think about it but your really proud of the way that you keep your house. Your happier when people come and visit you.
Now if you reverse that, you'll find that there is a very different type of you that comes out. Let's say that you were living like a pig. While you may feel completely comfortable in that situation, what happens to your mood when others come and visit you without prior warning. It's funny how most people get downright mad that they are there. They start saying things to the other person that might make the other person upset, like, "I wish that you had called before coming over." What's really going on is that you don't want that other person coming in your house to see just exactly how you really live. You get upset that they would even dare come over without calling. Even though deep down inside, you know that it's your fault you seem to put the blame on the other person. It's like driving in a car. You cut someone off of the road even though you know that they are there. When they honk the heck out of their horn at you, you get ticked at them because all of the sudden it becomes their fault. Even though you know for a fact that it's your fault you find reasons to blame the other person.
Why is that? Why is it that we treat each other poorly when we know that the actual blame lies within ourselves. What is inside of us that makes us react in the ways that we do and what in the world is it going to take for us to change?
Monday, September 18, 2006
Over Promoting
When ever your watching TV, and a program goes to commercial, don't you just love them? Today's commercials are hilarious. Not like the commercials of years past. Those were boring. You just wanted to change the channel. The commercials were programmed to be louder than the TV program that you were watching. Those were the days. Now days, commercials are hilarious. Some are so funny, you just can't wait to watch it again. If you have Tivo then your probably one of thousands that either keep rewinding it or record it for later. Either way, commercials are not like they used to be. Today you want to watch them rather than turn the channel.
There are several commercials that bother me though. The commercials that are promoting prescription drugs drives me insane. I have yet to see one segment of commercials go without at least one of them promoting a prescription. Not one. Are we buying into all of this? Some of the prescriptions are so stupid. Like the one about having "no tears". Have they got people convinced that thousands of people have no tears. Maybe it's true. Maybe thousands of people do have no tears, but the commercial makes it sounds like half the world is living with no tears.
I've seen prescription commercials of every type and sort that it just makes me sick. They have people fooled. They're making people feel as if they must have a certain drug if they feel bad. There are so many commercials for pescription drugs it's ridiculous. I would go as far as to say that it's getting out of control. There is no reason that there should be this much promoting of pescription drugs out there. These type of drugs should be prescribed by a doctor, not by the TV, Yet as millions watch, several hundreds of people flock to their doctor, convinced that they have a certain problem and would like to have the drug that was promoted of TV. Wake up America. Let's get real. If you have a problem or you think that you might have a problem, then you need to go and see a licensed doctor. Don't listen to the TV. Use a little bit more common sense and everything will be just fine.
There are several commercials that bother me though. The commercials that are promoting prescription drugs drives me insane. I have yet to see one segment of commercials go without at least one of them promoting a prescription. Not one. Are we buying into all of this? Some of the prescriptions are so stupid. Like the one about having "no tears". Have they got people convinced that thousands of people have no tears. Maybe it's true. Maybe thousands of people do have no tears, but the commercial makes it sounds like half the world is living with no tears.
I've seen prescription commercials of every type and sort that it just makes me sick. They have people fooled. They're making people feel as if they must have a certain drug if they feel bad. There are so many commercials for pescription drugs it's ridiculous. I would go as far as to say that it's getting out of control. There is no reason that there should be this much promoting of pescription drugs out there. These type of drugs should be prescribed by a doctor, not by the TV, Yet as millions watch, several hundreds of people flock to their doctor, convinced that they have a certain problem and would like to have the drug that was promoted of TV. Wake up America. Let's get real. If you have a problem or you think that you might have a problem, then you need to go and see a licensed doctor. Don't listen to the TV. Use a little bit more common sense and everything will be just fine.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Liars Unite
There's a battle going on in the States of Ohio and Arizona that you may have not have ever even heard of. It's not a battle with guns. It's not a boxing match. You may have participated in it without even knowing it, yet this battle is sure to spread across this nation effecting every state in the near future.
The battle has to do with smoking, but just not any smoking. It's smoking in public places. Some people want there to be smoking in public places, while others do not want this to happen. The non-smoking groups have started petitions to let people know that they don't want there to be smoking in public places. They want to ban smoking in almost every place possible that is on public property. The smoking parties are totally against this so they have started their own petition to keep smokers rights protected and keep smoking in public places.
Here's the problem. Because it's a petition, the title of the petition does not have to go along with the text that it is imposing. For example, in Arizona the smokers group is passing around a petition that is being called the Non-Smokers Protection Act. While the title sounds like it is for non smoking Americans, the text that it is implying is to actually keep smoking in public places and almost anywhere that alcohol is served. That's right, it's not in favor of protecting non-smokers at all. So why does the title sound so appealing to non-smokers? Easy. 99.9% of Americans are not going to sit down and read every page of a petition. They think that the title is enough to tell them all they need to know about the cause for the petition therefore they just go ahead and sign it. The truth of the matter is that they are signing a petition that is totally a 180 degree turn from what the title says. The title, in this case, must sound like it's for non-smokers. They make it sound even better than the actual non-smoker petition to lure people into signing their petition. They even go as far as to lie to the general public to get signatures. So when people are thinking that they are doing a favor for the non-smokers, they are actually helping smokers keep smoking in public places.
This is a trend that is soon going to effect almost every state as the battle for smoking in public places gets underway. Therefore, if you are approached by someone with a petition that says they are trying to get smoking banned in public places, be real sure that you know what you are signing. This goes for any petition. Just remember that it's not against the law to make the title of a petition sound different from what you are actually signing. Make sure that you take the time to read about what the petition is actually for because it is the law for the petition to actually state what it's for.
The battle has to do with smoking, but just not any smoking. It's smoking in public places. Some people want there to be smoking in public places, while others do not want this to happen. The non-smoking groups have started petitions to let people know that they don't want there to be smoking in public places. They want to ban smoking in almost every place possible that is on public property. The smoking parties are totally against this so they have started their own petition to keep smokers rights protected and keep smoking in public places.
Here's the problem. Because it's a petition, the title of the petition does not have to go along with the text that it is imposing. For example, in Arizona the smokers group is passing around a petition that is being called the Non-Smokers Protection Act. While the title sounds like it is for non smoking Americans, the text that it is implying is to actually keep smoking in public places and almost anywhere that alcohol is served. That's right, it's not in favor of protecting non-smokers at all. So why does the title sound so appealing to non-smokers? Easy. 99.9% of Americans are not going to sit down and read every page of a petition. They think that the title is enough to tell them all they need to know about the cause for the petition therefore they just go ahead and sign it. The truth of the matter is that they are signing a petition that is totally a 180 degree turn from what the title says. The title, in this case, must sound like it's for non-smokers. They make it sound even better than the actual non-smoker petition to lure people into signing their petition. They even go as far as to lie to the general public to get signatures. So when people are thinking that they are doing a favor for the non-smokers, they are actually helping smokers keep smoking in public places.
This is a trend that is soon going to effect almost every state as the battle for smoking in public places gets underway. Therefore, if you are approached by someone with a petition that says they are trying to get smoking banned in public places, be real sure that you know what you are signing. This goes for any petition. Just remember that it's not against the law to make the title of a petition sound different from what you are actually signing. Make sure that you take the time to read about what the petition is actually for because it is the law for the petition to actually state what it's for.
Friday, July 28, 2006
The 50/50 Misconception
We've all heard it. The 50/50. It's a chance. But not just any chance. It's every chance. And that's where the 50/50 is confused with any other chance. The 50/50 is the simplest chance that anybody can take. You always have a 50/50.
The thing that amazes me about the 50/50 is when people use it in the dumbest ways. Like boxing matches. All boxing matches have commentary before any big game. One commentator says to another, "Who do you think is going to win?" and the other says, "Well boxer A has 3 inches on Boxer B and a longer arm reach but boxer B is quicker with a meaner jab. I'll give Boxer B a 50/50 chance." That's a no brainer. Of coarse Boxer B has a 50/50 chance. He's either going to win or he's going to lose. Simple. Both boxers have a 50/50 chance. It's so simple yet people use it like they're so dumb. Common sense people. Let's put it to work.
Here's where it gets confusing to some people. Let's say that your at work. Your boss just posted a position that you really want so you apply for it...And so do 19 other people. What are your chances of getting it? Most people without even thinking would say 5%. Why? Because there are 20 people. Your one person so therefore you only have a 5% chance of getting it. However, that answer is wrong. Some people will tell you in that situation that the chances are against them and that chances are that someone else would get that position in that situation. Yet, the truth is that everybody in that situation has a 50/50 chance of getting it. If your one person going up against 19 others it doesn't mean that you have a 5% chance of getting that job. It doesn't mean that chances are that someone else will get that job. That's where the misconception comes into play. You and the 19 people you are going up against all have the same chance of getting that position, therefore you all have a 50/50 chance of getting that job.
If you think about it the 50/50 is used in every part of life. You always have a 50/50 chance. You have a 50/50 chance of going to work today. Either you will or you won't. You may take a shower today, or you may not. It's a 50/50 chance. The 50/50 is used everywhere. Just think about it. So no matter what, you always have a 50/50 chance. Always.
The thing that amazes me about the 50/50 is when people use it in the dumbest ways. Like boxing matches. All boxing matches have commentary before any big game. One commentator says to another, "Who do you think is going to win?" and the other says, "Well boxer A has 3 inches on Boxer B and a longer arm reach but boxer B is quicker with a meaner jab. I'll give Boxer B a 50/50 chance." That's a no brainer. Of coarse Boxer B has a 50/50 chance. He's either going to win or he's going to lose. Simple. Both boxers have a 50/50 chance. It's so simple yet people use it like they're so dumb. Common sense people. Let's put it to work.
Here's where it gets confusing to some people. Let's say that your at work. Your boss just posted a position that you really want so you apply for it...And so do 19 other people. What are your chances of getting it? Most people without even thinking would say 5%. Why? Because there are 20 people. Your one person so therefore you only have a 5% chance of getting it. However, that answer is wrong. Some people will tell you in that situation that the chances are against them and that chances are that someone else would get that position in that situation. Yet, the truth is that everybody in that situation has a 50/50 chance of getting it. If your one person going up against 19 others it doesn't mean that you have a 5% chance of getting that job. It doesn't mean that chances are that someone else will get that job. That's where the misconception comes into play. You and the 19 people you are going up against all have the same chance of getting that position, therefore you all have a 50/50 chance of getting that job.
If you think about it the 50/50 is used in every part of life. You always have a 50/50 chance. You have a 50/50 chance of going to work today. Either you will or you won't. You may take a shower today, or you may not. It's a 50/50 chance. The 50/50 is used everywhere. Just think about it. So no matter what, you always have a 50/50 chance. Always.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Out Of Control
There are literally hundreds of places that you can but a pipe. Grocery stores, tobacco shops, even convince stores carry some. Just about anywhere tobacco is sold, there's sure to be a pipe nearby. However there are many other pipes that you can buy, such as glass pipes, but only at specialty shops. If you want to see what I'm talking about click here. Not your ordinary pipe is it? We all know what these pipes are most likely going to be used for. Check out the title of the website. Grasscity.com. Grass. And what's grass? Weed. Of coarse. Did you see what else that web site offered? You can easily say that these pipes are going to be used for weed or whatever other drug can fit in there. They can be sold legally you can have them on your posession anytime, anywhere and the cops can't do anything about it UNLESS...! There's only one way that the cops can really bust you for having it and that's if it has resin from weed or any number of other drug in it. It doesn't matter how drug related it looks...no resin or drugs in it, you can't get busted. Plain and simple.
So why am I telling you this. Here's why. Hollywood, California. A heroin addicts paradise. Or anybody that used needles for that matter. That's right. There's a program in Hollywood called, "Clean Needles Now". What is Clean Needles Now? It's a program for drug users. Clean Needles Now is a program where needle users can bring in their old used needles in and exchange them for new "clean" needles. Not only do they get new needles, they also get alcohol swabs so that their arm can be clean when they stick themselves, and rubber straps so that they can make their veins pop out without the assistance of a belt.
What's this have to do with the pipes in the first paragraph? Simple. People that smoke weed or whatever can get busted for merely having resin of that drug in their pipe, but drug users in Hollywood can exchange their old needles, which have tons of resin in it, for new needles without the threat of being busted. That's right. That's why Hollywood is the heroins paradise. Free needles. Free supplies. What's better than that?
While you might find this hard to believe, it's 100% true. If you don't believe me, just ask the city itself. Hollywood not only sponsors the program, but pays for 50% of the costs to keep this program running. That's right. Sponsored and paid for by the city. How much better does it get? This is just one reason that the U.S. is out of control on it's drug policies and I mean Out of Control.
So why am I telling you this. Here's why. Hollywood, California. A heroin addicts paradise. Or anybody that used needles for that matter. That's right. There's a program in Hollywood called, "Clean Needles Now". What is Clean Needles Now? It's a program for drug users. Clean Needles Now is a program where needle users can bring in their old used needles in and exchange them for new "clean" needles. Not only do they get new needles, they also get alcohol swabs so that their arm can be clean when they stick themselves, and rubber straps so that they can make their veins pop out without the assistance of a belt.
What's this have to do with the pipes in the first paragraph? Simple. People that smoke weed or whatever can get busted for merely having resin of that drug in their pipe, but drug users in Hollywood can exchange their old needles, which have tons of resin in it, for new needles without the threat of being busted. That's right. That's why Hollywood is the heroins paradise. Free needles. Free supplies. What's better than that?
While you might find this hard to believe, it's 100% true. If you don't believe me, just ask the city itself. Hollywood not only sponsors the program, but pays for 50% of the costs to keep this program running. That's right. Sponsored and paid for by the city. How much better does it get? This is just one reason that the U.S. is out of control on it's drug policies and I mean Out of Control.
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
OKC Up For Grabs
When Hurricane Katrina nearly took New Orleans off the map the Hornets had to find a new place to play basketball. With many cities doing the bidding just for the chance to get a pro basketball team in their town Oklahoma City, Oklahoma came out with the victory and thus the Hornets were off to the Ford Center. The Hornets ended up playing almost the entire season in the Ford Center throughout the 2005-2006 season and will once again return to the Ford Center to play most of the 2006-2007 season there as well. So what happens after that?
It should be obvious to David Stern that OKC isn't going to let go of the Hornets without a fight. It was extremely exciting for OKC to get an NBA team even if it was for a short time but you can bet that OKC doesn't want them to leave and if they do then they want a team for themselves and why not. OKC proved that their basketball fans just as much as the next city. If OKC doesn't get to keep the Hornets you can bet that they'll be bidding for either an existing or an all together new NBA team. However, with that said they might be getting one sooner than later.
According to Marc Stein of espn.com, the Hornets might be trying to stay in OKC after all. Not only that, but Seattle might be looking into moving their precious Supersonics to OKC and why not? You can read that article here. They have the fan base and it's obvious that they want a team in their city. I think that if I was David Stern I would just go ahead and open up the NBA with a couple more teams and make everybody happy. That, to me, would be the smart move. The more basketball the better. After all, there's nothing that basketball fans want more than more basketball.
It should be obvious to David Stern that OKC isn't going to let go of the Hornets without a fight. It was extremely exciting for OKC to get an NBA team even if it was for a short time but you can bet that OKC doesn't want them to leave and if they do then they want a team for themselves and why not. OKC proved that their basketball fans just as much as the next city. If OKC doesn't get to keep the Hornets you can bet that they'll be bidding for either an existing or an all together new NBA team. However, with that said they might be getting one sooner than later.
According to Marc Stein of espn.com, the Hornets might be trying to stay in OKC after all. Not only that, but Seattle might be looking into moving their precious Supersonics to OKC and why not? You can read that article here. They have the fan base and it's obvious that they want a team in their city. I think that if I was David Stern I would just go ahead and open up the NBA with a couple more teams and make everybody happy. That, to me, would be the smart move. The more basketball the better. After all, there's nothing that basketball fans want more than more basketball.
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