I came across this article Her Unmatched Memory a Blessing, Curse on AOL.com and I am so fascinated by this woman. Though I think my memory can stand to be a bit better, it seems this woman is literally haunted by her memories. I would never think that remembering would be such a problem, or that it was humanly possible to rememebr as much as she does. Either way, this finding is insane. This is a must read article!
I'm horrified by an article I came across this morning, the headline reading Pregnant Woman Busted for DUI Again. Apparently this young woman, if you can even call this monster that, is eight months pregnant and intoxicated. Nicole VanNeil is only 22-years-old, turning 23 this September. Looks like she'll spend her birthday in jail with all the charges she's facing, marijuana possession, driving under the influence of alchol and possession of drug paraphernalia. I feel such hatred toward this woman, because while there are women out there desperate to have children and can't, she has been blessed with the ability to procreate and has made a mockery of the situation. She is completely selfish and has no regard for human life, not even a life she created. This is her fourth DUI arrest in 4 years, though she has only been of legal age to drink for the past 2 and 1/2 years. VanNeil has a very serious problem addiction and unfortunately this unborn child seems to have a slim chance at normalcy and stability. A woman who would put her unborn child at risk does not care about anyone but herself. VanNeil is less than a year older than me and though I'm not ready for a child if I should get pregnant I know that I would never put my child in harm's way. It's not rocket science to know that if one is pregnant there is a nine month committment. And one would think the drugs, alcohol and ciggarettes are not good for unpregnant women so they are definitely not good for pregnant women. I feel like the moment a woman knows she's pregnant something just 'clicks' as to correct behavior. Furthermore, unwanted pregnancy or not, there were conscious decisions that led up to a pregnancy, namely contraceptive usage. Don't play with fire and you won't get burnt. Ugh this VanNeil just makes me absolutely sick. This poor child of hers. I hope with all of my heart that this baby is born healthy so when it's old enough can run far away from this trashy mother.
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Video Courtesy of LiveLeak.com (The video is difficult to watch)
The government started depositing tax rebate checks into thousands of bank accounts today. So below is the chart of when you can expect to see your money:
Direct Deposit Payments | |
If the last two digits of your Social Security number are: |
Your economic stimulus payment deposit should be transmitted to your bank account by: |
00 – 20 |
May 2 |
21 – 75 |
May 9 |
76 – 99 |
May 16 |
Paper Check | |
If the last two digits of your Social Security number are: |
Your check should be in the mail by: |
00 – 09 |
May 16 |
10 – 18 |
May 23 |
19 – 25 |
May 30 |
26 – 38 |
June 6 |
39 – 51 |
June 13 |
52 – 63 |
June 20 |
64 – 75 |
June 27 |
76 – 87 |
July 4 |
88 – 99 |
July 11 |
We all have old Cell Phones laying around our homes. Instead of throwing them in a drawer to collect dust Help Our Troops by Donating Your Old Phone. An Organization called Cell Phones for Soldiers takes old cell phones, sends them to be recycled and receives money to send calling cards to Soldiers. The organization started in 2004 by 13 year old Brittany Bergquist and her 12 year old brother Robbie.
You can either find a drop off location close to your home or mail it using the prepaid shipping label provided on the site.
If you are worried about erasing all the data off your old phone visit Recellular.com for instructions on how to reset and clear out most cell phones
I came across quite an interesting article today, on AOL.com. This article pertained to the fashion of polygamists in Texas and its influence over fashion elsewhere. The article was so interesting, however this part fascinated me most: "The women never cut their hair because they believe they will use it to wash Christ's feet during the Second Coming, Bennion says. A biblical quote says a woman's hair should be her crowning glory."
Read the entire article Polygamist Wives' Clothing Looks to Past on AOL.com
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I'm so exhausted today, but I've been thinking alot about an incident that happened a few days ago. It seems that things still are very black and white so to speak. I was at a deli recently and I heard a gentleman using racial slurs and it disturbed me to the point that I had to ask him to stop. And I stood there upset because I know I can't change the world, but I know not saying something condones the behavior. However, I'm still not over it. When I was younger my parents told me I could be anyone I wanted to be, do anything I wanted to do and eventually be with anyone I wanted to be with. I grew up in a Liberal household where it was welcomed if not encouraged, for all members of the family to speak their mind. Though, I think my parents did an amazing job at raising me to see the good in individuals it is disheartening to realized that what was preached in my household is not universal. I've had so many incidents in the past week as far as realizations that as progressive as society claims to be, we haven't advanced as much as we are led to believe. As naive as it may sound I'm horrified by this all. I know racism/prejudice exists, and for the most part it's "friendly" racism. For example, financial discrimination, which is "acceptable," except most of the time certain financial situations dictate this cyclical pattern of keeping people out and allowing others in. Similarly, it makes me disgusted with how ethnically/racially obssessed our culture is. I'm American. My parents are American, their parents are American. This alleged Spanish lineage is quite far removed. And don't get me wrong I love my ancestral culture, but having to say what I am every day to some stranger is infruiating. And I say, 'I'm American' and that isn't good enough. But where are your parents from, "Oh they are American as well." Still not good enough. And you get the point. The point being that no one wants to be different but everyone wants to know where the differences lie. Here's another example of how crazy my week has become. One of my friends parents told me that I was part of the white race and I disagreed. And her response was well you're not black, you're not yellow (yes yellow), so you have to be white. I don't think so though. I mean it went back and forth for quite some time and nothing was resolved and really what is there to resolve. This is not a game show, I'm not filling out a form and when I do I never check a box anyway. Please tell me what it matters at the end of the day. I mean it's one thing after another. I recently was accepted to grad school and upon congratulating me I was told that I was a foreigner who really used my foreign status to my advantage. WOW! Imagine that. The studying I did I guess had nothing to do with the outcome. It's seriously come to the point where if you do the right thing, whatever that is, you're doing this inspite of your "birth defects" and if you don't well no one excepted better from you anyway. I could go on and on but I feel better that some of this is off my chest.
I read this article on NYTimes.com and I had to pass it on! Former gang members from Los Angeles are getting a second chance at the so-called "American Dream" or more bluntly, job stability. Read Entrepreneurial Edge: Small Businesses Offer Alternatives to Gang Life on NYTimes.com I think Homeboy's mission should be appaulded and it's nice to see that these men and women are offered a second chance at normalcy.
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"I honestly don't care where or how people have sex, or with whom, but prostitution is illegal. For someone whose got such a reputation for having a real attitude towards crime, you have to walk the walk. I'm sorry."
-Julianne Moore, Actress, Courtesy of People.com
Most New York State residents agree with Julianne Moore's statement regarding Elliot Spitzer's sex scandal. United State's citizens are most certainly forgiving with respect to adulterous, extramarital affairs, however, as a whole, those same citizens are not forgiving of hypocrisy. It is quite disturbing that the litigator who harped on the evils of prostitution rings, wall street firms and mobsters was recreational participating in all of those activities at the expense of the public's trust in his leadership.
In his resignation, Spitzer had this to say, "I am deeply sorry that I did not live up to what was expected of me. To every New Yorker and to all those who believed in what I tried to stand for, I sincerely apologize. I look at my time as governor with a sense of what might have been." Courtesy of Canada.com
Although, Spitzer expresses sorrow and apologizes to his family and the public it is difficult not think he is sorry he was caught, sorry he is losing his job and not genuinely sorry for his actions. Politicians cheat all the time. Politicians are generally corrupt. So what made Spitzer different? It is clear that Spitzer is egotistical and suffers from sexual addiction, like all other great men that feel the need to have sex with prostitutes. Of course, I sympathize with his daughters, because they are at an age where this kind of incident is highly impressionable and embarrassing to their reputation now and in the future. Since seeing Mrs. Spitzer 'stand by her man' I do not feel any empathy toward her. If anything she should let him wallow the embarrassment on his own, as punishment even. Not that there's any need to punish, because there is no need to forgive.
I'm curious however about the speculation of his over and unwelcomed involvement in Wall Street and its connection to this scandal. I can't help but think that there are many other "John's" serving the government at this moment, all of whom have not been revealed. Stay tuned..
The hottest new celebrity accessory isn't what most would imagine.. a Prada tote? No.. Gucci sunglasses? Wrong again.. a Roberto Cavalli dress for the Oscars? Hmm, not quite. So what is this new accessory and where can it be bought? First off it can't be bought.. WHAT? Yeah, it can't technically be bought..
It seems that every page one turns in a Celebrity magazine has an A-List star carrying a foreign child. Don't get me wrong, adopting a child is a beautiful thing. Adopting a child from an underprivileged country is an even more beautiful thing. However, this trend in which adopting a child from a third world country as an 'in' thing to do is by all means absurd.
Angelina Jolie, the woman with less than enough hands to hold all of her children began this trend a few years ago when she adopted the adorable Maddox from his native Cambodia. At the time, her desire for a child seemed a selfless act, although, her main reason for adoption was due to the fact that she didn't think her genes were suitable for procreating the species. Hmm.. her motives aside she offered this boy a life of privilege that he could never have enjoyed in his orphanage. However, she didn't stop there, she and her partner Brad Pitt have since adopted two more children Zahara from native Africa and Pax from his native Vietnam and of course the genetically, seemingly perfect Shiloh (poor Shiloh, commonly refered to as 'the blob' by Angelina is the outcast and is rarely seen with either parent, guess she doesn't have solid roots..). Guess her genes have miraculously changed and deemed appropriate for reproduction. Oh and not to mention the fact that she's pregnant again, allegedly with twins and has plans for her fourth adoption before the end of the year. It seems now that she and Brad are running a circus in their house, but that's there choice.
Furthermore, Angelina and Brad's quest for the largest family have prompted other A-Listers to do the same; Madonna and the adoption of her son from Africa, Meg Ryan's adoption of her daughter Daisy from China and the list goes on.. It seems you are nobody until you are seen carrying your very own child born in a different country. It seems as though most of these celebrities are making a mockery of the adoption process. What about the millions of children in orphanages and child services in the United States? Do they not fit the bill? Sadly, as with most issues, Americans look outside of their own countries problems to fix the problems of the world. Instead of picking and choosing, we should help all causes, not causes that seem to offer the best accessories..
Angelina Jolie: Mommy & Her Brood courtesy of People.com
