A,D,D, Rumblings No. 22811

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1. Opec is the second most powerful entity in the world.  Behind the female and just ahead of the Catholic Church.  Gas prices, we have no say.  We just don't.  

2. The Detroit Pistons benched 6 players the other day, because those players didn't show up to practice.  What a bunch of punks.  The NBA is full of them.

3. Am I the only person who thinks the Charlie Sheen situation is hilarious?  So he likes to party, and chase tail.  So what?  I've never even watched his show and I think he is funny.   I think the whole ordeal is freaking funny.

5. Girl Scout cookies - I eat them once a year, and I indulge in Samoas.  That's it, once a year.  So leave me alone. Get off of my case, and stop bribing me.

4. I tried watching the Oscars. I couldn't do it. After 30 minutes, the love fest and self admiration society was just too much for me.  I tried people, I really did.  Sorry.

6. Sometimes I'll mistake dial someone.  What happens? They call me back and ask if I wanted something.  I'll say no, it was a mistake.  If I wanted to get a hold of them I would have called them back or left a message.  Don't they get that?

7. I was sick the other day and I kept getting advice from people telling me that I should drink plenty of liquids.  What?  Liquids?  As opposed to drinking solids?  Or air?  Come on.

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8. I've been part of a contest called the Biggest Loser.  It's for weight loss, not personality...in case you were wondering.

9. Do you ever wonder when people say "I've got a friend" that they are just talking about themselves?

10. I've got a friend who went to the drug store to buy condoms.  They asked the employee for some help. The employee didn't know anything about them.  He then gets on the P.A. and calls for help - "Condom assistance in aisle 2 please. Condom assistance in aisle 2 please"

Truth: You Aren't On Facebook?

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Odd to find people not on Facebook these days...but there are tons.  Ever see the folks with only 10 or 15 friends?   Interesting as well.

Facebook is a weird thing.  It's full of paranoids. It's full of attention whores.  It's full of those who just want to feed goats, and kill mafia gangsters in games. It's a weird dynamic this Facebook. Bigger than most countries.  I keep hearing people trying to guess or figure out what the next Facebook will be? I tend to think it will just be a new modified version, where the connectivity to your friends will be more live, more up to date, more instant.  You will know at all times what everyone is doing, where they are.  Some people, will love this.  I fear it.

Do you know anyone who isn't on Facebook? If so, ask them why.



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Truth: If It's Too Loud

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. They say if it's too loud, you are too old. Yeah I was told that for years. Did I listen? Nope. Why? Rebel without a cause....listening to loud music was fun. It was cool man. It was a statement you were making in the hood that you were a rocker.

Cruising the roads with the windows down, getting into a song over and over. It's summer, it's spring. It's also not good for your ears. So kids, take it from me. What you say? Don't play it so loud. It's not worth it in the end. At this point though...I'm still kickin out the jams when the right tunage shows up.

By the way is there anything more annoying than some giant sub woofer driving by thumpin away? I think not. I must be old.


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Truth: What The Heck Is Balance?

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.  What the heck is balance?  I've been told I need balance.   Does that mean I need more than Truth, Sports, Liberty, and Chicks?    What else is there?

I don't get it when people tell me I need balance.  Perhaps it means not doing too much of the same things. Aside from daydreaming and thinking, and not focusing...I really don't dwell on one thing or hobby in my life.  I do have variety.

I'm not sure.  I think I'd rather be happy and content, even if it meant doing the same thing over and over.  I'd rather be happy, then well versed in many things and not so happy.  Ya know?




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Sports: Oh Miguel

What's all the hype about Tiger's firstbaseman Miguel Cabrera getting a DUI?  Seriously...is anyone surprised?  I'm not..he's a bum.  No surprise here.

I could care less.  If he can hit 40 home runs drunk, that's fine by me.  No I don't want him killing anyone..but I just don't care about idiots.

I root for the game. Not the player.



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Truth: Beiber Fever

It was the best of time, it was the worst of times. I get the whole pop culture aspect of Justin Beiber, The Bachelor, American Idol etc. I understand. At the same time, I'm saddened by it. The amount of attention given to such people or events is frightening. It just seems so surreal. It seems so fake. So contrived. The attention seems so meaningless, and pointless. What is the result of the worship? Chatter? Wasted time? I don't know.

The Romans said - Give the people their bread and circus





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Chicks: Love Songs

For Valentine's Day here's my playlist that I post every year of love songs.  I've also created a video playlist of some songs you can watch or listen to.  Just click PLAY on either link and the songs/videos will shuffle for you.  Enjoy.

Video Playlist:
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Audio Playlist:
http://www.playlist.com/playlist/14536346635

I've also heard a rumor that love actually exists.

Truth - If I Want Your Advice

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Why does everyone give me unsolicited advice for everything?  From my blog..to my life..to my car..to my clothes...to my haircut.

What is up with that? What compels people to give advice when not asked?   Do you do that?  Do I do that?  I dont think I do.  I just don't understand.

If I wanted your advice, and often I do...I'll just ask.  Ok?    Sheesh



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Truth: Slim Detroit Shady

The Chrysler commercial during the Super Bowl featuring Eminem is all the rage in Detroit and most of Michigan.  It's a feel good video, and considered super effective.  Many people cant stop posting the video and talking about it.

It did nothing for me.  I hope it works and helps Detroit.

Go buy an American car.





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Truth: A Gazillion Worlds

My theory has always been, that there could be millions of parallel worlds that are running in the exact same time frame and sequence as ours, and a million more that are variations of the such.  With the universe being infinitesimal, the odds are even greater for that happening.

There could be a million of you right now reading this, and not understanding what the hell I'm talking about.

Think about it...it could happen.  If the odds are 1 in 100 billion that it could happen, well 100 billion is not a big number when you apply it to infinity.  It then becomes quite small.  Improbable?...perhaps based to our limited knowledge...but it still possible.  I find it fascinating.

When I tell people this...they look at my cross eyed.  More than usual.

Think about it.





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