Mix It Up
May 30th, 2008Mix It Up
Ice Cream And Prizes!
Cold Stone Creamery has a very cool (pun intended!) national ice cream creation contest going on right now, open to everyone between the ages of 13 and 19. (Please see the official rules on their website).
This Awesome Cold Stone Contest provides teens in the United States with a chance to win over $30,000 in prizes!
Just visit the imixamerica.com website and fill out the form to “pre-qualify” – this is just to verify age requirements and valid email address. Once qualified, you (or your teenager) will be able to complete your entry for these great prizes!
The contest itself will be divided into four (4) progressive competitive brackets. The initial set of first bracket contestants will be selected by the judges based on responses provided by contest applicants to the first online questionnaire.
The contest will continue and the official judges will make their picks for each of the following brackets.
The contestants in the initial first bracket will be required to create their one “signature” ice cream creation with the assistance of a local Cold Stone Creamery store. This is the best part! Well, other than actually winning the grand prize of course, which would really be the best part.
Did someone mention prizes?
Oh… How could we forget? The prizes include $50 Cold Stone Creamery gift cards, $250 music download gift cards, a $4,000 value pack (cellular, computer and/or travel related), and finally, the Grand Prize Winner - $30,000 value pack (automotive, cellular, computer and/or travel related).
Swedish Girls
May 30th, 2008Swedish Girls
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
I’m really beginning to believe that Sweden is the most underrated country in the world. Sure, we think about them every once in a awhile, and they do make really great candy fish, but there’s so much more to this fine little country.
For example, this random article from The Local:
Swedish Teen Girls Have More Sex With One Another
Published: 30 May 08 06:44 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/12120/More teenage girls than boys have had sex with someone of the same gender, according to a new dissertation from the Sahlgrenska Academy in Gothenburg.
The result comes as no surprise to the researcher, midwife Gun Rembeck, who works at the primary care clinic in southern Älvsborg.
“I work at the youth health centre and asked the staff there what they thought before I told them about the results. They answered right away that there are more girls,” she said.
Altogether 440 girls and boys aged 17 were questioned for the study.
“It was 6.1 percent of the girls who answered that they had had sex with someone of the same gender, while 1.7 percent of boys said the same thing,” Rembeck explained.
No one is quite sure why the answers are so different between the sexes.
“It may be that girls feel their way forward without identifying themselves as either homo- or heterosexual,” said Rembeck.
She thinks that girls are also more inclined to experiment than boys.
“There is less of a taboo for girls. During their teenage years girls are often a bit more intimate with each other in their own way. Boys are often more worried, afraid to diverge, and the expressed norm is to not be homosexual,” Rembeck said.
The study also found that somewhat more girls than boys had also made their sexual debuts.
“It’s possible that girls who know they are oriented toward homosexuality have become sexually active earlier than boys,” she added.
Every once in a while you read something that prompts you to re-evaluate your life, your job, your home, and your choice of country.
My first thoughts are - I need to check on Swedish real estate. Certainly I could find a job over there pretty easily. Maybe at a high school or something…
Now, don’t get me wrong - America is a great country. I’m very proud of the United States, if not necesarilly proud of our politics or politicians. But, this is indeed the land of opportunity and for the most part, Americans really are only limited by their imaginations. Every American citizen has the opportunity and equality to persue their dreams.
What America is missing, however, are Swedish teen girls having sex with one another.
Oh, sure, we may have “teen girls having sex with one another” here on our continent. But, we don’t have Swedish teen girls having sex with one another here.
Or, at least, not nearly enough of them.
Possibly instead of wasting time, money, and lives in Iraq, we should invade Sweden. I can’t imagine they would put up much of a fight. I suppose some of the Swedish women would challenge us to a Jello wrestling match, but I’m sure there would be no shortage of American citizens signing up to join our all-volunteer military, ready to wrestle for freedom.
Heck, I’ll be the first in line to help liberate the Swedish girls.
In fact, maybe I’ll create the Blog About Nothing Army (BANA?) and begin organizing for the inevitable invasion immediately.
Any volunteers want to sign up?
And remember, it’s not just about hot, horny, Swedish girls… There’s also the unlimited supply of little, red, chewy, candy fish.
A few more reminders of the poor souls that we need to liberate:
Yeah, the sign-up sheet is in the comments section…
Keep Out
May 29th, 2008Keep Out
Outside That Is
Have I ever mentioned how much I love being outside in the spring, summer and fall? (I hate winter, so I just hibernate then). Oh, I mean other than the 50 times I’ve mentioned it over the past month or so.
We have a very active family, and we all love being outdoors. Whether relaxing in the new teak outdoor furniture, playing basketball or volleyball, biking or swimming – we’re outside. Even in the summer when it’s 105 degrees, it’s better to be outside than stuck inside of the house. Especially in the pool!
The wireless network at my home makes it even better…
Love Pearls
May 28th, 2008Love Pearls
For Someone Special
I’m in luck today… Just happened to find a new (to me) resource for Akoya pearls for my sweetheart. She absolutely loves pearls, and I try to find new and unique pearl jewelry for her every chance I get.
The pearls I found today were perfect for her, and already on their way. The best part is that this is one of those “no special reason” gifts. Well, you know, no special reason other than as a reminder of how much I love her.
Barr 2008
May 28th, 2008Barr 2008
Learn The Issues
It’s time to send a message to Washington and to America! The “lesser of two evils” can no longer be tolerated! Voters deserve to cast a vote for principle and, in 2008, there is only one hope for true, principled leadership in America and his name is Bob Barr.
Bob served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003 and continually fought to protect your civil liberties. During his service, Bob uncovered wide spread government spying, placed the Sunset Clause in the USA PATRIOT Act and was a House Impeachment Manager that led to the impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton for lying under oath in litigation related to Paula Jones.
Bob was also the first to call for the impeachment of President Clinton by sponsoring H.Res. 304.
Since leaving Congress, Bob continues to fight daily for the rights of all Americans. Bob serves on the board of the National Rifle Association and works with the American Conservative Union as well as having served on the board of the Libertarian National Committee.
I’m asking you to show your support for Bob and his presidential campaign by making a generous donation today. Your donation will help Bob move strongly towards November and allow him to challenge the other candidates and their ’status quo’ politics.
Please donate today and thank you for your time and support.
In Plain Sight
May 28th, 2008In Plain Sight
Where’s Mary?
Somewhere in this post, there is a photo of the very sexy Mary McCormack – who stars as Mary Shannon in the USA Network’s new original series In Plain Sight.
Can you find her?
She’s easy to spot… Pretty face, blonde hair, light brown eye… Oh… And she’s IN PLAIN SIGHT!
This cool new show premieres on June 1, 2008 (USA Network) and stars the talented and beautiful McCormack as Mary Shannon – a U.S. Marshal attached to a highly secretive Federal Witness Protection Program.
The show is based in the greater Albuquerque-Santa Fe area, where Mary Shannon protects and manages Federal Witnesses from all over the country. As you might imagine, this allows for a wide range of characters, including murderers, thieves, and career criminals – all of which bring their baggage with them, and into Mary’s life.
It looks like USA has the potential for a hit on their hands with this one.
No Means Yes
May 28th, 2008No Means Yes
Or Something Like That
From The Local in Sweden:
Woman held for raping man in Stockholm
Published: 27 May 08 18:03 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/12046/A 41-year-old woman in being held by police in Stockholm on suspicions of raping a 30-year-old man who went home with her after the two met at an area pub on Monday night.
According to police, the two were hungry and under the influence of alcohol as they made their way home from the bar.
“She invited him up for a little midnight snack,” Towe Hägg of the Stockholm police told The Local.
Once getting the man up to her place, the woman began to make sexual advances toward the man, which he resisted.
“We don’t know if it was a ‘no’ or if it was more than a ‘no’,” said Hägg.
After the man refused to have sex with the woman, she then performed oral sex on him against his will, according to the Aftonbladet newspaper.
The man called police the next morning to report that he was raped.
The woman remains in police custody while prosecutors determine whether or not to file formal charges.
I know, I know… This happens all the time. There’s no way I can even begin to count the number of times throughout my life where I’ve had to say to a woman:
“Look, I’ve already told you that I do not want to have sex with you. Now, take my penis out of your mouth immediately. I do not consent to this!”
Open Source CRM
May 28th, 2008Open Source CRM
The Best Solution
As an IT professional and computer hobbyist, I have long been a fan of open source software. In most cases, open source allows for higher quality, faster upgrades, and more flexibility than proprietary software. Some companies, such as Corratech, have taken open source to the next level – commercial open source.
Commercial open source software, such as Corratech’s SugarCRM Customer Relationship Software, provides a reliable solution for businesses with a professionally installed, maintained, managed, and supported system.
Does this solution work?
Over 4,000 customers use SugarCRM (in over 75 languages) at small, medium, and large companies for their flexible customer relationship management solution. No proprietary software can provide such a high quality CRM system at such a lost cost to implement and maintain.
Let’s Make A Deal
May 27th, 2008Let’s Make A Deal
Smart
I’ve got one of these… (different color)
…awesome vehicle, 4WD, leather, power everything, heated seats, power moonroof, towing package, Honda quality and reliability.
I want one of these…
…has none of the above, but I wont need a second mortgage to fill up the gas tank.
Anyone want to trade?
Stop Debt
May 27th, 2008Stop Debt
Relief
With consumer debt at all-time high levels, the sputtering American economy and record-high energy prices, more and more people are finding that their financial foundations are becoming quite unstable.
Even without a loss of income, consumers who were living paycheck-to-paycheck a while back are now not able to even make minimum payments on their credit and loan obligations. This is due in a large part to the rising costs of everything from fuel and energy to food and services.
One thing is for sure though; ignoring the problem will not make them go away. ACA can provide assistance to consumers in need, through their in-house debt settlement, or through their affiliates who can offer assistance with bankruptcy, credit counseling, debt consolidation, or a plan to pay on your own.
Educate yourself financially, and make sure you understand all of the help and options that are available to you.
