Ever notice how much hype there was over this storm? Irene I mean. She's caused a lot of confusion and misinformation if you ask me. Also, why do they have to take a storm and drag it out on the news.
Breaking News: Hurricane Irene has made landfall. Please, that's not breaking news. Ever notice how most of the time, Breaking News, isn't breaking news at all?
I know that I'm not the only one that gets frustrated with this sort of thing. What about you? Do you get frustrated with the fact that the News media thinks we're stupid or something? Well, they must think we're stupid.
One news media station even goes as far as playing the same stuff over and over each hour. With very little change if any throughout the day. Seriously? Are you guys that stupid? I mean, who really wants to sit there and listen to news on the storm for an hour? Who wants to sit there and listen to news on a murder case for an hour? Who wants to sit there and listen to the news of war for an entire hour?
I just have one question. What new things are they showing us? Not much really. I think it's time for the Newscasters and News Media in general, to "Grow Up." On top of that, what's with these idiotic weather forecasters, stepping out in Hurricane force winds. Yeah, you won't catch me out there. These idiots can have their stories.
Thoughts and questions? I've got lots of them and I'm sure you do as well.
Showing posts with label why. Show all posts
Showing posts with label why. Show all posts
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Why People Should Recycle
Facts
1) 70 percent of the garbage in America is recyclable.
2) Only about 32 percent of our trash is actually recycled.
That means, that another 38 percent of our trash can still be recycled. If 30 percent of our garbage isn't recyclable, and we have 38 percent that is not being recycled. That means, that over half of our garbage going into dumps, is NOT being recycled. This could have a negative impact on the environment.
I'm guilty myself of throwing away plastic and paper. If we didn't throw away so much plastic and paper, our Garbage bags would take forever to fill up. Therefor, reducing plastic use even more.
We as a whole, need to take responsibility for our own actions. Even on a low level such as recycling metals, plastics, and paper can have a huge impact on our lives. This will not only save our resources for future generations, but it'll cut down on our oil use as well.
(This part taken from About Environment
Overall, the two scientists estimate that meeting U.S. demand for bottled-water—assuming the 2007 consumption rate of 33 billion liters—requires energy equivalent to between 32 million and 54 million barrels of oil. The energy required to satisfy the global thirst for bottled water is about three times that amount.
So, as you can see, our part is just as important for the use of plastic. Not as many people recycle that should be. This is something that we can all do to help.
1) 70 percent of the garbage in America is recyclable.
2) Only about 32 percent of our trash is actually recycled.
That means, that another 38 percent of our trash can still be recycled. If 30 percent of our garbage isn't recyclable, and we have 38 percent that is not being recycled. That means, that over half of our garbage going into dumps, is NOT being recycled. This could have a negative impact on the environment.
I'm guilty myself of throwing away plastic and paper. If we didn't throw away so much plastic and paper, our Garbage bags would take forever to fill up. Therefor, reducing plastic use even more.
We as a whole, need to take responsibility for our own actions. Even on a low level such as recycling metals, plastics, and paper can have a huge impact on our lives. This will not only save our resources for future generations, but it'll cut down on our oil use as well.
(This part taken from About Environment
Overall, the two scientists estimate that meeting U.S. demand for bottled-water—assuming the 2007 consumption rate of 33 billion liters—requires energy equivalent to between 32 million and 54 million barrels of oil. The energy required to satisfy the global thirst for bottled water is about three times that amount.
So, as you can see, our part is just as important for the use of plastic. Not as many people recycle that should be. This is something that we can all do to help.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sharks - Why Stupid People Don't Last Long
So, I saw this video of people that actually felt strongly that they had a connection with a Great White Shark. lol, Talk about hilarious. In the video, the woman exclaims, "I feel like there is a connection. That the shark and I had an understanding. Had circumstances been different, I felt like I could have swam with the shark while feeding it." And this is why stupid people don't last long. Here is the original video. If I can find the original full length video, I'd watch it, just for laughs. lol
The Shark Whisperer - Watch more Funny Videos
The Shark Whisperer - Watch more Funny Videos
Friday, July 15, 2011
Why Parents Get Grey Hair
I found this joke and decided to share it. This is just wrong. Just wrong. lol
Why Parents get Gray Hair
The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an
urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the
employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whispered,
"Hello?"
Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to a youngster
the boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?"
"Yes", whispered the small voice.
"May I talk with him?" the man asked.
To the surprise of the boss, the small voice whispered, "No."
Wanting to talk with an adult, the boss asked, "Is your Mommy there?"
"Yes", came the answer. "May I talk with her?"
Again the small voice whispered, "No".
Knowing that it was not likely that a young child would be left home
alone, the boss decided he would just leave a message with the person
who should be there watching over the child. "Is there anyone there
besides you?", the boss asked the child.
"Yes" whispered the child, "A policeman."
Wondering what a cop would be doing at his employee's home, the boss
asked, "May I speak with the policeman"?
"No, he's busy", whispered the child.
"Busy doing what?, asked the boss.
"Talking to Daddy and Mommy and the Fireman," came the whispered
answer.
Growing concerned and even worried as he heard what sounded like a
helicopter through the ear piece on the phone the boss asked, "What is
that noise?"
"A hello-copper", answered the whispering voice.
"What is going on there?", asked the boss, now alarmed.
In an awed whispering voice the child answered, "The search team just
landed the hello-copper."
Alarmed, concerned and more than just a little frustrated the boss
asked, "Why are they there"?
Still whispering, the young voice replied along with a muffled giggle,
"They're looking for me!"
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Why You Should Check Out Grooveshark
Grooveshark was shared to me by a friend of mine. What is Grooveshark? Grooveshark is a place you can go to listen to music. "Wait, can't I do that at lastfm?" Sure, you can do that at lastfm, but you might find a reason here to use Grooveshark instead.
I instantly fell in love with Grooveshark the moment I found I can get 8bit music on there. "8big? Seriously dude?" Yep, seriously. I'm a gamer. I grew up on Games. My first system was a Nintendo Entertainment System (aka - NES). I've always been a Nintendo Fan Boy. I'm a fan of Playstation as well. That seems to be Sony's expertise. Don't let them touch an MMO. (Massive Multiplayer Online game).
The great thing about Grooveshark? It's easy to find artist that you know. The search is easy to find. In fact, the search should be one of the first things you see when you enter the website. Just type in an Artist and you're good to go.
Did I mention you can create your own playlist? Yep, on top of the like and dislike system that Yahoo Radio and LastFM have, Grooveshark has a playlist option. Like a song? Create a playlist and add it. That simple.
Is this the way internet radio should be? Well, personally, in my opinion, I'd combine features of all the internet radio. The greatest things often borrow ideas from other websites. Look at Facebook. It wasn't even the first Social Networking site. Now it's huge.
Do I recommend Grooveshark? Certainly. I say give it a go. The only complain one might have right now, is that it's not fully supported by the Iphone. Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think.
I instantly fell in love with Grooveshark the moment I found I can get 8bit music on there. "8big? Seriously dude?" Yep, seriously. I'm a gamer. I grew up on Games. My first system was a Nintendo Entertainment System (aka - NES). I've always been a Nintendo Fan Boy. I'm a fan of Playstation as well. That seems to be Sony's expertise. Don't let them touch an MMO. (Massive Multiplayer Online game).
The great thing about Grooveshark? It's easy to find artist that you know. The search is easy to find. In fact, the search should be one of the first things you see when you enter the website. Just type in an Artist and you're good to go.
Did I mention you can create your own playlist? Yep, on top of the like and dislike system that Yahoo Radio and LastFM have, Grooveshark has a playlist option. Like a song? Create a playlist and add it. That simple.
Is this the way internet radio should be? Well, personally, in my opinion, I'd combine features of all the internet radio. The greatest things often borrow ideas from other websites. Look at Facebook. It wasn't even the first Social Networking site. Now it's huge.
Do I recommend Grooveshark? Certainly. I say give it a go. The only complain one might have right now, is that it's not fully supported by the Iphone. Be sure to check it out and let me know what you think.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The Problem With Paid Programming
Many people like to watch TV. I'm a big fan of it myself, although I haven't been watching much of it lately. Why? Most of the stuff I have access to is garbage. Right now, I have only digital TV. Not Cable, not Satellite, non of those. Just plain old TV. Seriously, what's worth watching on plain old TV? On top of that, the reception is absolutely horrible. "Oh, it's better than just having an antenna," they said. That's a load of Bull, when every so often the picture fades in and out or loses connection completely.
This new Digital TV is the worst thing ever. Seriously, if you're thinking about saving money by switching to Free TV, don't do it. If you can safely afford to that is. Although, this post isn't really about Digital TV now is it? Oh, yes, that's right, gotta stay on track here. Getting carried away with my rambling. Paid Programming? Why does it suck? What can I do about?
For years now, Cable and Satellite TV have been at war. Cable has been known as the money pig and Satellite has been known to have less of a Reception. But, why should I pay for it? They won't let me choose what programs I want to pick. Over half the stuff on TV, I don't want to watch. So, why bother?
Well, there was a company that offered a Pick Your Own Channels package. I'm going to have to do a bit more research into this. Although. Direct TV is become a bit more to my liking. I might have to check out Cable as well. What are your thoughts? What TV service do you use? Are you happy with it? Yay, or Nay?
This new Digital TV is the worst thing ever. Seriously, if you're thinking about saving money by switching to Free TV, don't do it. If you can safely afford to that is. Although, this post isn't really about Digital TV now is it? Oh, yes, that's right, gotta stay on track here. Getting carried away with my rambling. Paid Programming? Why does it suck? What can I do about?
For years now, Cable and Satellite TV have been at war. Cable has been known as the money pig and Satellite has been known to have less of a Reception. But, why should I pay for it? They won't let me choose what programs I want to pick. Over half the stuff on TV, I don't want to watch. So, why bother?
Well, there was a company that offered a Pick Your Own Channels package. I'm going to have to do a bit more research into this. Although. Direct TV is become a bit more to my liking. I might have to check out Cable as well. What are your thoughts? What TV service do you use? Are you happy with it? Yay, or Nay?
Friday, July 1, 2011
Penne Arrabbiata - Original Italian Recipe.
This is why I love Italy. Such elegant dishes and easy to prepare. Yummy. Don't you just love Pasta?
This is not my recipe, but it's a good one. I love to share recipes.
This is not my recipe, but it's a good one. I love to share recipes.
Why I Want To Travel To The Maldives
The Sun, the surf, the beach, the crystal clear water. Nope, I'm not talking about the Bahamas. I'm talking about the Maldives. The Maldives is a series of Islands that makes up a small country in the middle of the ocean. Here are a few reasons taken from Wikipedia.
The Maldives consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres, making this one of the most dispersed countries in the world. It lies between latitudes 1°S and 8°N, and longitudes 72° and 74°E. The atolls are composed of live coral reefs and sand bars, situated atop a submarine ridge 960 kilometres long that rises abruptly from the depths of the Indian Ocean and runs from north to south. Only near the southern end of this natural coral barricade do two open passages permit safe ship navigation from one side of the Indian Ocean to the other through the territorial waters of Maldives. For administrative purposes the Maldivian government organized these atolls into twenty one administrative divisions. The largest island of Maldives is Gan, which belongs to Laamu Atoll or Hahdhummathi Maldives. In Addu Atoll the westernmost islands are connected by roads over the reef and the total length of the road is 14 km (9 mi).
A layer of humus 15 centimetres (6 in) thick forms the top layer of soil on the islands. Below the humus layer are 60 centimetres (2 ft) of sandstone, followed by sand and then fresh water. Due to high levels of salt in the soil near the beach, vegetation is limited there to a few plants such as shrubs, flowering plants, and small hedges. In the interior of the island, more vegetation such as mangrove and banyan grow. Coconut palms, the national tree, are able to grow almost everywhere on the islands and are integral to the lifestyle of the population.
The limited vegetation and land wildlife is supplemented by the abundance of marine life. The waters around the Maldives are abundant in rare species of biological and commercial value, with tuna fisheries being traditionally one of the main commercial resources of the country. The Maldives have an amazing diversity of sea life, with corals and over 2,000 species of fish, ranging from reef fish to reef sharks, moray eels, and a wide variety of rays: Manta rays; Stingray; and Eagle ray. The Maldivian waters are also home for the whale shark.
And if that's not enough. Just check out the climate.
The weather in the Maldives is affected by the large landmass of South Asia to the north. The presence of this landmass causes differential heating of land and water. These factors set off a rush of moisture-rich air from the Indian Ocean over South Asia, resulting in the southwest monsoon. Two seasons dominate Maldives' weather: the dry season associated with the winter northeastern monsoon and the rainy season which brings strong winds and storms. The shift from the moist southwest monsoon to the dry northeast monsoon occurs during April and May. During this period, the northeast winds contribute to the formation of the northeast monsoon, which reaches Maldives in the beginning of June and lasts until the end of August. However, the weather patterns of Maldives do not always conform to the monsoon patterns of South Asia. The annual rainfall averages 2,540 millimetres in the north and 3,810 millimetres in the south.
There are multiple reasons for wanting to travel to the Maldives. Here are a few more.
The Maldives consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres, making this one of the most dispersed countries in the world. It lies between latitudes 1°S and 8°N, and longitudes 72° and 74°E. The atolls are composed of live coral reefs and sand bars, situated atop a submarine ridge 960 kilometres long that rises abruptly from the depths of the Indian Ocean and runs from north to south. Only near the southern end of this natural coral barricade do two open passages permit safe ship navigation from one side of the Indian Ocean to the other through the territorial waters of Maldives. For administrative purposes the Maldivian government organized these atolls into twenty one administrative divisions. The largest island of Maldives is Gan, which belongs to Laamu Atoll or Hahdhummathi Maldives. In Addu Atoll the westernmost islands are connected by roads over the reef and the total length of the road is 14 km (9 mi).
The Maldives is the lowest country in the world, with a maximum natural ground level of only 2.3 metres (7 ft 7 in), with the average being only 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, although in areas where construction exists, this has been increased to several metres. More than 80 per cent of the country's land, composed of coral islands scattered over an area about 850 km across the equator, is less than one metre above sea level.[18]
The reef is composed of coral debris and living coral. This acts as a natural barrier against the sea, forming lagoons. Other islands, set at a distance and parallel to the reef, have their own protective fringe of reef. An opening in the surrounding coral barrier allows access to the calmer lagoon waters. The barrier reefs of the islands protect them from the storms and high waves of the Indian Ocean.
The limited vegetation and land wildlife is supplemented by the abundance of marine life. The waters around the Maldives are abundant in rare species of biological and commercial value, with tuna fisheries being traditionally one of the main commercial resources of the country. The Maldives have an amazing diversity of sea life, with corals and over 2,000 species of fish, ranging from reef fish to reef sharks, moray eels, and a wide variety of rays: Manta rays; Stingray; and Eagle ray. The Maldivian waters are also home for the whale shark.
And if that's not enough. Just check out the climate.
Climate
The Indian Ocean has a great effect on the climate of the country by acting as a heat buffer, absorbing, storing, and slowly releasing the tropical heat. The temperature of Maldives ranges between 24 °C (75 °F) and 33 °C (91 °F) throughout the year. Although the humidity is relatively high, the constant cool sea breezes keep the air moving and the heat mitigated.
There are multiple reasons for wanting to travel to the Maldives. Here are a few more.
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