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November 07, 2007

Someone Tells The Truth

This was posted by a friend of mine and I thought I would pass it on to more of you. I watched this video and I was really impressed with the honesty on a national news channel (MSNBC). I am actually thinking about setting up a season pass for Keith Olbermann's show on my Tivo.

This one report really says more then any episode of "The Daily Show" I have ever seen. I am happy to see a news anchor really speak the truth and call the president out for all the stuff that is going on. You should really take a look at it. And I am putting it right here on my blog so that you don't have to follow any links to get to it.

Hope you enjoyed the show. Maybe it will give you hope or open your eyes. Either way, I have done my good deed for the day.

October 19, 2007

Nice Bwinker

This reminded me of my hubby when he drives. He really hates MD drivers. I am so worried about what is going to happen to him when he yells at the wrong guy one day.

lolcat - nice bwinker jurkface
more funny pictures

October 15, 2007

Put a smile on your face

This is what I look at every time that I start to get depressed, it really cheers me up.

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You should go and check the rest of them out.

September 29, 2007

Twitter Feed

I just added my Twitter Feed to the sidebar of my page, now I don't have to send people to that page to read what I have posted and what my friends have posted. If you don't have Twitter yet go sign up, it is a rally fun thing to do and it's great for things you wanna blog but don't want to write too much about. My name is FreshCaffeine on there if you wanna add me.

September 23, 2007

Chantix Day 2

Another day on Chantix. I feel fine. No side effects to speak of. I still haven't quit smoking but I feel like I can go longer without thinking about having a cigarette.

I signed up for the "Get Quit" support program. According to the site I should be getting calls from the site on a daily basis for the first month or so. Then the calls get further apart up until the 12th week.

The big thing that I have noticed is that I am not nervous like I have been in the past about quitting. Anyone that has been around me when I have tried to quit in the past knows that I get extremely nervous when the quit date gets near. For some reason I can't handle the stress of a quit day. But with this stuff, I haven't even thought about it.

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September 08, 2007

Quitting Smoking

I think that I am going to quit smoking. I have done some research on this new drug called Chantix and I think I am going to give it a try. It is suppose to work by attaching to the parts of the brain that get pleasure from smoking and basically take away the good feeling. I really think that it will work for me. I still have to get approval from my shrink and get the prescription from my doctor. I called up the local Target and found out that it only costs $117 for the starter pack, which is a one month supply. That is so much cheaper then what I am spending on cigarettes these days. I am up to almost 3 packs a day. That really isn't good for me and I know it.

I have been a smoker since I was about 14. I
have been at least a pack a day smoker since then and more recently I
have been at least a 2 pack a day smoker. It just keeps getting worse
with time.

My health is really bad too. I have a Thyroid
problem, Arthritis, Lupus, Bi-Polar, Insomnia, bad lungs, coughing,
high cholesterol and even trouble with my immune system. For myself and
my family I need to quit. It's really the best thing that I can do for
myself.

Why do I want to quit? Maybe I should make a list.

  • I am sick of being sick all of the time
  • I want to live longer
  • I want to spend more time with my family
  • I hate smelling like cigarettes
  • My room and clothes smell like smoke no matter what I do
  • I am coughing a lot, that would end
  • My husband would quit again too and I wouldn't feel guilty about smoking while he quit
  • I want to live longer
  • Cancer runs in my family, and it would reduce my risk
  • I could actually wear perfume and the like
  • I would be able to breath better
  • I would be able to taste food better
  • I would overall be happier and proud of myself for doing it finally
  • We would have more money (about$330 per month)
  • We would be able to do more
  • I would reduce the risk of having heart or lung diseases
  • My kids would be less likely to start smoking
  • I
    could have a nice fresh scent around my house and I can wash all of my
    clothes on my quit day and never have to worry about smelling bad again
  • I think that I would make more friends if I could quit smoking
  • I would really like to go swimming in the local indoor pool for health reasons and smoking has kept me from doing that
  • I want to be able to go out to eat and not have to sneak out for a smoke, the same for movies.
The Reasons that I smoke:
  • Because I have a lot of stress in my life and it seems that smoking helps me to cope with all the things that stress me out.
  • I like the feeling of smoking, which is why I would smoke the nicotine free cigarettes if they still have them (at Rite Aid) while on Chantix, until I can handle dealing with the physical addiction
  • Because
    the first cigarette that I smoked was on the day that my grandfather
    died and it makes me remember him, even though it is such a stupid
    thing to say
  • It is relaxing in the morning, after I eat and especially after sex. Nothing else could ever compare to a cigarette after sex.
  • I smoke a lot when I am alone. I hate being alone, so I will have to start venturing out of the house to do something each day
  • Smoking is always there for me when I am depressed
  • All of my friends smoke and I fit in with them
  • I
    find it very hard to quit, I have tired about 4 times to quit and I
    haven't made it more then 4 days without going back to smoking
  • It keeps me from gaining too much weight. Really...I would eat so much more if I didn't smoke
What is my plan?
  • Get Okay from Shrink
  • Get RX from my doctor
  • Take the pills for a week before my quit date (October 2007)
  • Smoke the Nicotine Free cigrettes for as long as I have too
  • Continue with pills until 12 th week
  • If I still have not quit within the first 12 weeks, get another 12 week supply
  • Finally quit
  • Use the money that we would spend on smokes on a family vacation
  • Spend an entire weekend washing all of my clothes, blankets, floors and spraying a cleaner on everything. Getting all of the smoke smell out of all of my clothes and house
I am on the right track I think. I have faith that I really can do it
this time. I would also really like to blog about it while I am taking
the pills because I think that would really help other people looking
to quit. Just need to set up an appointment this week to go in and see
my doctor. If you are interested in taking Chantix, come back and you
will be able to hear the side effects and know whether or not it will
work for you.

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August 03, 2007

Personality Tests and Tools

Personality Tests and Tools: ""

I thought that I would share this site with the rest of you. I got this as my personality profile after taking the test I also added it to my sidebar under my links for everyone to see.
INFJ - "Author". Strong drive and enjoyment to help others. Complex personality. 1.5% of total population.
Free Jung Personality Test (similar to Myers-Briggs/MBTI)

Go to the site and post here what your test results are.

May 29, 2007

Finding the Right Jewelry

For the last few days, weeks really, I have been looking into finding the right cremation necklace for my Uncle Paris's ashes. If you wanna know the story about him you can read it here on my blog entry from this past July.

I recently asked my aunt if I could have a small amount of his ashes because it was something that I have wanted to ask her for since the day of his funeral, I just didn't know how to ask it. I finally asked for it as a birthday present. I would have really loved to get one of those diamonds made of ashes but it cost quite a bit of money for just the stone, you have to go elsewhere to have the ring actually made.

Continue reading "Finding the Right Jewelry" »

May 26, 2007

My View

I didn't get to watch this when it came on TV but I rushed to YouTube.com as soon as I heard about what was going on and I have to tell you I am on Rosie's side of things. I have a feeling that the fact the she is a lesbian just gives the republican party more ammo to throw at her. Watch it and tell me what you think.

If you want the real news check out BBCnews.com. You will get the real stories and see why the rest of the globe thinks we are idiots. Just some advice for some of you. And you know who you are. I don't have to list names. The rest of you, congratulations for actually researching stuff before you speak.

And here is another clip where Fox news is completely making shit up to get Rosie off the airwaves:

We need a 24/7 Daily Show channel, they seem to be the only place you can get real news (even though they say they are joking), more an more people are saying that is where they get their news from on a daily basis and their viewers are smarter about world events then those that watch Fox News according to a study done in 2003.

The whole world would be a better place if everyone actually researched stuff before they ramble on about stuff they know nothing but what has been fed to them. Think before you speak.

February 24, 2007

American diot the Movie

Just something I thought I would share with my fellow Green Day lovers. MTV News | Green Day Considering Movie Version Of American Idiot

Yes, I do see that the article is from 2004 and that there is no listing for and American Idiot movie in IMDB but I still have hope, did American idiot really come out that long ago? I am getting so old, and fast!

September 09, 2006

Things to remember

America Remembers Again 9/6/06

I haven't been talking about politics much lately but this one I just had to share. Did anyone catch the clip on the daily show with Bush saying Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11?

August 30, 2006

Mythology Site Finally Fully Stocked

I wanted to point-out today that I finally reached 100 posts on my mythology site today. I am very excited about the new format I have. I am really enjoying writing about my myths and legends from around the world. Today I discovered just how great Wikipedia is for doing this. I can now add links to Wiki pages and make the site even more descriptive. I see good things happening for the site now that is has more information and more detailed information by way of following links to other pages and Wiki descriptions. I would encourage all my friends and family to check out the site and give me your opinion on the what you think of the site.

Each post also has comments on so if you like something or just want to make a silly comment it will make my day, because so far no one has commented on my site and it is hard to be so excited about something and not get any feedback on it. I would love to have discussions on the myth posts about them, I love the topic and it covers a lot of things that I don't think many people have heard of.

The whole point to the site is to make it into basically an encyclopedia of all the myths I can find in the world. If you have any suggestions on myths, legends or folklore you would like to see up there just tell me and I will find it. Many things on my list are not found anywhere on the net, which I found fascinating since you would think someone would have written something about these things by now but I guess I am the only one.

August 27, 2006

Happy Birthday to Me

Today I got to open my gifts, because the kids will be in school on my actual birthday. My hubby and the kids picked out some great gifts for me. I am very happy. I got a nice set of clear speakers for my MAC, that are much louder then the internal speakers that come with the G5. I also got a dock for my iPod that hooks up to my TV, which has a pretty loud sound system attached to it. Jemal had my widows tinted on my Element, I got Silent HIll the movie (because i love the games) , I also got Lost season 1 to watch with Jemal. I don't know if he will watch Silent HIll or not, he hated playing the games (but he did it for me I think).

I am getting McD's for breakfast and steamed crabs for lunch. I am so excited about crabs. I haven't had them in a few years and being from Maryland that is almost a sin. I would like to see how the kids do at opening crabs. I doubt that Jared will be eating them but I will see if he will try at least one.

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August 26, 2006

Gadgets

Cool Gadgets for Boys and Girls at Crazy About Gadgets, it's a great UK site with tons of neat stuff. My favorite thing is that they have a section called Girls Gadgets. I have never seen something like that before on any site. As if us girls don't like Gadgets too. Of course they put in there the USB massager and a few other odd things that you can use your imagination about and find other uses for them. You should check it out though you might find something your wife would like.

August 12, 2006

iPod Vibrator

The Gadgets Weblog: OhMiBod - iPod Vibrator

This is just an insane idea. Thank goodness they are selling it online, I can't imagine too many people walking into the Apple store to purchase this little device.

July 30, 2006

More for Lost Fans

I came across some links that you might be interested in if you like lost.

The site for the band that Charlie was in Drive Shaft.

Oceanic Airlines site, wait a minute before you close the page and highlight the text that appears.

And a site that doesn't look like it has anything interesting but it is.

And most importantly The Hanso Foundation

There are so many more but these are the ones I will share with you today. If you have any ideas about what some of this stuff might mean share it with the rest of us.

July 29, 2006

My little Girl is Growing Up

This Barbie Girl Video was made by my 11 year old daughter! It is so cute and yet scary at the same time.

July 13, 2006

Mars Edit

I finally spent the money and got myself a copy of Mars Edit. I had downloaded a trial version a while ago and I really liked the way it worked and how easy it was to use. The trial version ran out about 2 months ago but I have been missing it for quite a while now. So today I bought myself a copy and I am using it to write this post.

It works with various weblog systems: Blosxom, Conversant, Manila, Movable Type, Radio UserLand, TypePad, WordPress, and others. It is software for the MAC as far as I can tell. You can change the transparency of the posting window, which is pretty cool, Image and file uploading, View thumbnails of previous uploads, Preview templates, so you can see what a post will look like on your weblog, Spell checking, Add and edit Technorati tags, Sends update notices—“pings” to blo.gs, Technorati, and Weblogs.com (You can add more to the list if you want or just use Ping O Matic to ping blog sharing sites), Supports categories and other options, Supports TypePad/Movable-Type extended, excerpt, keywords, and trackbacks, Supports titles for Blogger weblogs (supports Blogger’s Atom weblog editing API), Customizable warnings before posting, so you don’t accidentally send a post before it’s ready. So it is very feature full. It cost $25 and I think it is worth it, really. It makes posting so much easier.

So, download the trial version and see if you like it as much as I do. I am sure you won't be disappointed.

July 02, 2006

iPod Contest

Here is something that I know a few of my friends might be interested in. Worst Scratched iPod Contest. Just send in a photo and see if you can get your iPod made scratch free again.

I am also very interested in the ColorEnvy.com's ability to re-color my iPod to match my car. That would be totally awesome. I sent them an email asking them some more details and if they could match it exactly if I sent them the touch up paint and how long it would take to get done. It would make a great Birthday gift (hint, hint).

June 28, 2006

Vending Vindication: Experience Refreshment

Vending Vindication: Experience Refreshment

This is a very cool invention, you should check it out. I can't wait to see it in the mall.

June 09, 2006

Sign the Petition

I got this link in an email this morning from a friend and I thought more people should see it.

Right now Congress is pushing a law that would abandon the First Amendment of the Internet -- a principle called "network neutrality" that preserves the free and open Internet. Congress needs to hear from you today or they will hand over control of what you do online to companies like AT&T, Verizon and Comcast.

Take Action: Sign the Petition -- Don't Let Congress Ruin the Internet

March 16, 2006

Rupert's Kids

We all loved him on Survivor and wished that he had made it to the final vote but he had a stupid tribe. Rupert's Kids is his own site and charity for kids who need help. He helps kids who have been through the juvenile justice system and tries to teach them life skills. That million dollars really could have helped a lot of kids.

February 26, 2006

My New Site - Mythology

Last weekend my husband and I started playing this video game called "God of War" and I was in charge of reading the strategy guide and telling him where to go and what to do. Well, in that book was little information sheets on each of the Greek gods and monsters that we had to fight. I was so interested in those that I forgot at times to tell Jemal what to do.

So, I got this idea for a new Mythology website. I have always found mythology interesting and fun and I thought it would be great for me to have a site where I blog about a different mythological creature each day. It took some time but I finally have it up and running and I am very proud of what I have done so far. I have Zeus, Hera, Gaia, Cronos and The Jersey Devil there so far. Hopefully, I will be able to keep up with my writing everyday like I have been so far and you all will enjoy it. And If you know anyone else who likes mythology past the link on to them.

As you can see from the names above I am going to be going from different places and times to find all of these myths, legends and folklore around the world. I want to create a place the holds all of the worlds Myths in one place. It will take time I know, but I have plenty of that right now. There may be a break after my surgeries but I will have plenty to write about when I get back to writing again (I will just write then down and then have them to type up when my shoulders are better).

February 24, 2006

Gambit Design Group

A close friend of mine just started up an new business and they launched their website today(CONGRATULATIONS!!!). So, I thought I would offer a kind word and tell all of you about a great company that offers many services in the area of web design, development, optimization and a whole slue of other things. Not to mention the fact that the site itself is pretty to look at (I really like the "shpoopy"/shiny thing). So go and check it out! Now! Yes, Now! Right NOW! and then come back here later.

Gambit Design Group

October 04, 2005

Twenty-five Questions about the Murder of the Big Easy

The Mysteries of New Orleans

A journalist takes a week to talk with the residents of south east Louisiana and lists the top 25 questions that they are thinking now that the storm has past. Some of these are questions that I wondered myself, they seemed more important then what was being reported on the news. I wonder will we ever get the answers to them or will they just try to quickly cover them over with a new story from Iraq or another terrorist scare.

September 06, 2005

Poker Padz

Pokerpadz

PokerPadzā„¢, the first green felt, poker table-shaped mouse pad and 10 poker chips! Made just large enough to hold a couple of stacks of chips, it lets online players recreate the feel of playing live action while clicking their mouse and their chips

iPods in Vending Machines

Vending machines dispensing iPods, cameras, DVDs

Vending machines, purveyors of pretzels, soda and other munchie mainstays, are starting to satisfy cravings for iPods, digital cameras and DVD movies.

October 26, 2004

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September 21, 2004

While Watching TV

So, whilst I have nothing better to do, I thought I would put together a few links that I thought I would share with the rest of you. Some of it is political and some is just plain nonsense, but it is giving me something to do and you something to read.

There is a great article on PunkVoter about the Bush Connection to Clear Channel. There are also a few articles that I found interesting about: How the Iraq War Helps Terrorists, Bush misleads on home security effort and Center Publishes Secret Draft of ?Patriot II? Legislation. And I can't forget, this mashup of imagine and walk on the wild side, george bush on vocals.

I hope that gives you something to do for awhile. I am out of links for today.

September 20, 2004

Show some support

The great people at Designed by monkeys is offering to donate a potion of their proceeds of several great T-shirts and pins to Move On PAC.


For the first hundred shirts sold, we'll donate one dollar a piece, for the second hundred, two dollars, and for every shirt after that we'll give five dollars to the good folks over at MoveOn. For each Che Moore button we'll donate fifty cents - it doesn't seem like much, but with everyone visiting the site it could add up quick.

I bought mine, now you can get yours. Besides, it's for a good cause so put in your $15.00 and get a great shirt in the process.

September 15, 2004

I'm Intelligent

People are saying so and that's all that matters right? (Skippy) I feel so enormously big-headed right now. Soon it will fade, but I will enjoy it while it lasts.

September 08, 2004

Killing Time Tonight

I thought that I would post a few links to some interesting stuff in the absence of some real content. The first link is to a video by my favorite punk/anti-bush band NoFX for The Idiot Son Of An Asshole. It's really worth a listen, and even a download from i-tunes. I am still looking for more music though. I am kinda stuck in the punk, late 80's early 90's music. I refuse to listen to the radio anymore. But asking for music advice leads to losing friends, sadly. So, I will do my own looking thanks.

In addition, today marks a milestone in the war in Iraq, 1000 US soldiers have died, that's one third as many that died in the 9/11 tragedy itself. How are we "protecting" American lives if we just keep throwing them away? That's just my opinion though, and who am I?

Continue reading "Killing Time Tonight" »

July 24, 2004

Claim vs. Fact

The Center for American Progress has launched this new database project to chart conservatives' dishonesty ? and compare it with the truth. In this database, each conservative quote will be matched against well-documented facts, so that users can get a more accurate picture of the issues.

Claim vs. Fact

July 01, 2004

NotBush.com

NotBush.com is the official web site of the ABB 2004 PAC. The ABB 2004 PAC is dedicated to the concept of Anyone But Bush in 2004 and the defeat of George W. Bush in his bid for re-election in 2004. ABB 2004 PAC is a non-profit entity that operates on money contributed by persons just like you. Their goal is to put informative and persuasive "talking points" obtained from mainstream media sources into a readable and entertaining format so that readers, like yourself, will return often and supplement their knowledge base with new "talking points." Armed with "talking points" the NotBush.com web site reader will be more effective at influencing the vote of the undecided voter.

May 13, 2004

Duckblind

Vist Justice is Duckblind and have a laugh.

March 08, 2004

National Priorities Project

National Priorities Project

The National Priorities Project (NPP) offers citizen and community groups tools and resources to shape federal budget and policy priorities which promote social and economic justice.

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March 05, 2004

Bush Backlash.com

Welcome to Bush Backlash!
"Looks like another day of waiting for this once great nation to wake up and smell the bullshit...and, by the way,
BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST S**T FEST OF AN ELECTION YEAR YOU HAVE EVER SEEN IN YOUR LIFE. YOU WILL SEE UNPRECEDENTED SPIN ON LIES OLD AND NEW. THE BUSH TEAM WILL (I PREDICT) USE FEAR AND DIRTY TRICKS, ATTACKS ON CRITICS AND FALSE AND MISLEADING INFO IN THE POLITICAL ADS SOON TO SATURATE THE AIRWAVES. AND ALL WRAPPED IN THE FLAG..."

February 27, 2004

but she's a girl...

but she's a girl...
Some very interesting stuff, I especially like the post about the trousers

January 13, 2004

Gaining Notoriety

Jemaleddin just wrote this article on how well he is doing in the google world. I thought I would give all of you (who don't have the ranking he does) some links that might be helpful.

Links Share Program
PromoteMySite.com

Another good place to go to is Google.Groups, post messages in groups you like and use your link as your sig.

Just a few tips.