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July 26, 2008

Is the Economy really that bad?

In my own personal opinion the answer is yes. The media does tend to overly embellish how bad some situations are; including media coverage of our flailing economy. But how do I personally notice or feel the effects of the failing economy?

For starters the housing market does not affect me at all. I do not own a house; I rent an apartment. I do find it fairly odd though that my apartment complex requires that each tenant take out a $50,000 property insurance policy. Trust me; this is no Manhattan high rise we are talking about here.

One thing about the housing market that many people fail to realize is that you can't put all the blame on the banks and mortgage lenders. They are just doing business and trying to make a buck. The problem is that people took out these adjustable APR loans while ignoring the fact that "adjustable" means adjustable. Also have you heard of the phrase; "if it sounds too good to be true than it probably is"? Come on people; use common sense. If you borrow money you know you can't pay back it is your own damn fault. You knew the mortgage rates could adjust to meet inflation and economical needs. So I am sorry for people that are being foreclosed on but unfortunately some of you did it to yourselves.

Who here is having trouble finding a job? I know I am and find that hard to believe. My resume looks like it should be shrouded in gold. I mean how many people can say they have six years active military experience, an undergrad degree, and are in the process of finishing up an MBA? Oh just to add; I am only 29 years old. Well look not further than the "king of un-employed" or the "professional college student" per say. Those are my two adopted nicknames. I know how some of you feel. You go to apply for a job but are turned down. You apply for un-employment but because of gas prices, food costs, and inflation that 2/3 of your last jobs minimum wage rate just isn't cutting it. You save change, eat ramen noodles, don't go out with friends, sometimes walk to interviews, and occasionally cry yourself to sleep. I have been technically un-employed for nine months. I do own this website with currently cost me more to operate than the revenue it is bringing in.

I understand people; we are all hurting. But for those of you that do have a job; don't quit! If you have to come to work with a bullet in your side don't quit your job. I quit a very mediocre job that I personally thought was beneath me. Now I am applying for minimum wage jobs just so I can make a buck. I watch my friends and family go to jobs they wish they could quit but are afraid they may never find another job if they do. It is a sad reality. The saddest reality might be watching my friends join the military not because they want to serve their country but because they don't want to be homeless and penniless. We are taking a once thought to be all volunteer Army and turn it into a "economic last chance" decision.

Gas prices is another hot topic on the mind of many people. What if I told you that America produces more than enough oil for our country but refuses to sell it to us? Well it is true. A lot of American oil companies sell their product to foreign countries because they pay more for it than the American government will. Again it is all about making a buck. Those foreign oil companies just add those newly acquired oil barrels to their personal cache' and sell it four months down the road after oil prices have gone up. It is basic math and common economic sense. There is nothing the government can do about it too. The government of the United States cannot go in and force the hand of American oil companies. It would hinder the marketing element of "free enterprise". As much as I hate paying over four dollars a gallon I personally believe that the government shouldn't involve itself in business affairs unless that business is breaking laws. Too late for Enron I guess.

While this blog may be read by 30 of the 500 viewers per month it is okay. It is my own reflection of how I feel about the economy. I am glad that my only real problem is finding a job.

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Look for more blogs to come. Meow!

Editor's Blog:

July 28, 2008

What you do vs. what you should do.

This is written in the concept of "I" which means that I are the one making these assumptions and opinions based on how I feel and some field data. You might ask why this information is of any value to this blog. Well the answer is simple; some of you will agree and most will be offended. While I am not in the business of tears I am more than happy to bring some to your eyes. Tears of laughter or tears of disgust; it is still a tear to me.

The blog today focuses on the highly debated topic of "what you do vs. what you should do". While this certain topic can be applied to almost any decision you make in life I am only going to focus on a few. While these certain topics or topic questions might not be to your liking I really don't care because it is my website. I pay the bills so I make the rules.

Situation: You are hosting your first keg party. A group of your friends are coming over and you that through their contacts and your party posting on www.yourpartyexperience.com that you are expecting a big turnout. The problem is you are short on cash and since you are hosting your friends have decided to put their cell phones on "silence" for the time being.

What you do - Being the big spender you are the kegs are the top of the line. Being able to afford two kegs of Bud Light shows that you got cash and you got class. When everyone sees that you are serving Bud Light at your party there is no doubt that more parties are to ensue.

What you should do - Hold on a second there; how am I going to pay for the monthly DVR rentals? I mean that Kevin Costner marathon was worth the money. Stop thinking that people at your party are caring about your class and understand that most are there for the scattered ass. It is not going to make a difference if you are serving up a keg of Bud Light, Zima, or even some Dom. Most people are there for the atmosphere and of course to drink beer. Take your money and buy kegs of Natural Light. They are made by the same brewery as Bud Light and most of your partygoers won't be able to tell a taste difference after five games of "beer pong". For the price of those two kegs of Bud Light you can get four kegs of good old Natty Light. Or you can get two kegs of Natty Light and pay for those DVR rentals.

Situation: It is date night at the movies. There is a love scene and a very attractive woman in the movie gets nude.

What you do - Staring straight ahead and thinking about wooden chairs is a clear sign of "whippage". Trust me "whippage" is in the dictionary and next to it is a picture of you and your woman beating you with her seven dollar broken high heel pump. To avoid confrontation and show respect you quietly act as if nothing is unusual and watch the movie.

What you should do - Holler at the top of your lungs. Give a good "hell yeah" and let people know that you aren't the only one who is watching this movie. Explain to your woman that you think she is beautiful but you have to give credit where credit is due. Be prepared to sleep on the couch or to being sleeping in your own bed alone.

Situation: Driving home from a hard day at work you notice that slightly ahead on the right curb of the road a car is broke down. While getting closer to the scene you see two men desperately trying to change a tire in the scorching heat.

What you do - Pressed for time you decide to drive on and go home. I mean one of those guys must have a cell phone. Odds are he has already called a tow truck. Plus somebody else might stop and help them. You are tired after a long day of work and who knows how long it may take to change this tire.

What you should do - You made the right choice the first time. You are too tired and could possibly faint from a heat stroke while changing that tire. Also who doesn't have a cell phone in this day and age? The real truth is men don't change flat tires for men. That is a guy law. You only change tires for women and occasionally a family if you want to play the "hero card". A man who doesn't know how to change a tire isn't a man. Plus the rewards from a pair of women on the road surely outweigh what your might get from two men on the side of the road. Know what I mean?

Situation: Shower gel is all the rage today. Well it really isn't but when it comes to hygiene shower gel is starting to slowly catch bar soap in sales. It is time to do your monthly shopping and you notice that you are running low on soap. You like the bar soap brand you are using but are willing to try something new. When I mean new I am talking about soap. Get your mind out of the gutter!

What you do - If it works than why change it? You go ahead and buy your favorite bar soap.

What you should do - Try that shower gel. Once believed to be a trait seen in only metrosexuals and yankee women the application of shower gel via a loofla has well made its way into the heterosexual market. With so many different brands to choose from it is almost impossible to find one shower gel that doesn't match the scent you crave or the image you lull for. Applying soap via the loofla is ten times quicker than making a soap snowman. Does anyone know what a soap snowman is?

Situation: You go to a party and meet your fantasy girl. Luck be a lady tonight and if you aren't her knight in shining armor with two more shots of Cuervo. One shot for her and one shot for; well her again. Damn that woman can drink! Being such a gentlemen; offering your bedroom as a place to relax and lay down for a while is very appealing to this woman. She is having trouble walking already and I know she will enjoy you taking the time out of your busy partying schedule to give her a ride to your place and let her lay down. At your apartment and in your bedroom things get wild. One thing leads to another and you are engaged in sex.

What you do - Playing it cool and just going with the flow has never seemed so right. You make sure your "jimmy hat" is on and proceed to have sex with your fantasy girl. She even likes your favorite position; doggystyle.

What you should do - Continuing to have sex is a great answer. Plus it is drunk sex. She won't remember how ugly you are because she is drunk and you will brag to all your friends about her because you are sober. Here is your change to fulfill a dare proposed by many men; the "donkey punch". While hitting it doggystyle just reach foward and pop her in the back of the head. If she goes unconscious that is a risk you are willing to take. Just to add; you only use condoms with ugly people. Beautiful people can't catch STD's and therefore don't spread them. It is in their DNA code or something.

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Editor's Blog:

August 1, 2008

In today's news!

Well once again it has been a lackluster week and day in the news. Especially in the local news there has been a waste of space. I know this is going to sound a little mean but then again I don't care.

Little Caylee has been missing for almost two months now. Her mom is in jail for child neglect due to the fact that she reported her kid missing almost five weeks later after the fact. Well the mom is a waste of life and that is pretty evident. They keep trying to pump information out of the young lady but she keeps lying. What are we to do?

I am just going to say what many others are thinking. That little girl is dead. Her mom killed her and it is what it is. Stop wasting all your time watching the news and looking for a glimpse of hope. Parents and loved ones want to believe that little Caylee is still alive. Any parent wants to hope and believe. But the truth is the kid is dead. The same with little Trenton Duckett. We are wasting personal time, news channel space, and police manpower to search for a kid who is probably buried somewhere in a field. I wonder if people getting buried in a field gives relevance to the phrase "pushing up daisies".