Sunday, December 30, 2007
Creative Zen V Plus 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black/Blue)
Anyway, that's all for now. I may try to find some inspirational photos to post up tonight. I've been feeling a lack of inspiration. It's sad. It makes me anxious. It makes me want to bust out of this bitch of a haze.
Take care folks!
-BP
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Cool or Not?
Ok, so today I mentioned to Erica (I'm not how this topic got raised in the first place)about making a lamp out of old CD's and DVD's, or what are commonly called coasters from failed burning etc.
Laugh at me she did...then threatened to "accidentally" break it if I did make one:(
Now, from these pictures (which are not mine incidentally), I'd like peoples opinions about said subject. Please even ask other people who are not visitors to this blog. Would you have something like this in your lounge room or wherever?
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007
Asshole of the week award goes out to...
Anyway, props go out to the guy on the corner of one of the streets that I walk down. He makes a nice clear path on the side walk. He's a nice old guy who actually offered me a ride one day when it was raining. But you know, your inner child kicks in and says, don't accept rides from strangers. No matter how sweet and innocent they look.
Oh yah, another positive was....I only worked until 5 today!!!!!!!!!!! I love working a whole hell of a lot more when I don't have to work sweat shop hours.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Update on the ankle.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Interesting and offbeat Aussie stories.
Kangaroo farts could fight global warming: scientists
Posted Thu Dec 6, 2007 1:19pm AEDT
Updated Thu Dec 6, 2007 2:28pm AEDT
Australian scientists are trying to give kangaroo-style stomachs to cattle and sheep in a bid to cut the emission of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming.
Thanks to special bacteria in their stomachs, kangaroos' flatulence contains no methane and scientists want to transfer that bacteria to cattle and sheep who emit large quantities of the harmful gas.
While the usual image of greenhouse gas pollution is a billowing smokestack pushing out carbon dioxide, livestock passing wind contribute a surprisingly high percentage of total emissions in some countries.
Queensland Government senior research scientist Athol Klieve says 14 per cent of emissions from all sources in Australia are from enteric methane from cattle and sheep.
"If you look at another country such as New Zealand, which has got a much higher agricultural base, they're actually up around 50 per cent," he said.
Researchers say the bacteria also makes the digestive process much more efficient and could potentially save millions of dollars in feed costs for farmers.
"Not only would they not produce the methane, they would actually get something like 10 to 15 per cent more energy out of the feed they are eating," Dr Klieve said.
Farming view
Even farmers who laugh at the idea of environmentally friendly kangaroo farts say that it is nothing to joke about, particularly given the devastating drought Australia is suffering.
"In a tight year like a drought situation, 15 per cent [more energy] would be a considerable sum," said farmer Michael Mitton.
But it will take researchers at least three years to isolate the bacteria before they can even start to develop a way of transferring it to cattle and sheep.
Another group of scientists has suggested Australians farm fewer cattle and sheep and just eat more kangaroos.
The idea is controversial but about 20 per cent of health-conscious Australians are believed to eat the national symbol already.
Peter Ampt, from the University of New South Wales's Institute of Environmental Studies, says the meat has health benefits.
"It's low in fat. It's got high protein levels. It's very clean," he said.
"It doesn't get drenched. It doesn't get vaccinated. It utilises food right across the landscape. It moves around to where the food is good. It's a good food."
- AFP
Prostitute offers sex for charity
Posted Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:06am AEDT
A high-class Chilean prostitute touched by a charity telethon's bid to raise money for handicapped children has stepped forward with her own contribution - 27 hours of sex.
That's how much paid sex work the escort, Maria Carolina, has said she wants to contribute to the Teleton association.
The money she earns from the marathon session, scheduled for November 30-December 1, will go to the charity, Ms Carolina said.
She said she would post a picture of the bank deposit slip on her website afterwards to dispel any doubts.
"I am going to contribute with my work to a purpose that touches me deeply," Ms Carolina said.
She has spread her message through several online sites and television programs.
But the administrator of the Teleton foundation, television presenter Mario Kreutzberger, has thrown cold water on the proposition, saying it falls well outside his moral guidelines and he cannot accept it.
Ms Carolina, though, said she was determined.
"How can someone question a person who wants to put her job at the service of a noble cause?" she asked.
- AFP
Wedding dresses, sitar up for grabs in 'dead letter' auction
Posted Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:16am AEDT
Two wedding dresses are among a range of unusual items up for sale today, at Australia Post's annual auction of undeliverable mail in Melbourne.
There will be 15,000 items auctioned, including a sitar, a saxophone, and 27 coffee machines.
Australia Post spokesman Don Elgin says the auction lots are just some of the 8,000 items posted every day without the correct address.
"Unfortunately people haven't found out about the addressee's correct address, they haven't put a return address on there and so they end up in what we call a dead letter office, basically the end of the road," he said.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Busting my ass and a clean bill of health.
So false alarm I suppose. Went to the walk-in clinic today and they said. "Erica you have no blood in your urine." I asked him three times if he was sure. SO there you have it. I am healthy. As far as kidney health goes. Other than that though, on Monday or Tuesday, who knows now that the days blend together , but anyway, I was on my way to work and was so proud that I hadn't slipped and busted my ass (because the sidewalks were treacherously slippery) I was walking along and BOOM! I busted my ass so hard sprained my effing ankle, bloodied up my knees ( see photos above). At first I didn't think I could walk on it. But I said to myself OK get your effing ass up Erica, you CANNOT be late for this shitty retail job. So I got up, shook myself off. Bit my lip and pulled my scarf up under my eyes and cried hysterically all the way to work. I swear I didn't think I could stop really. My ankle is still screwed up and I stand on it all day because I have to. I don't know. I am really hating life right now. I just can't wait until I can move out of this place and finally just be happy.
K, so enough ranting. I'm done.
Goodnight folks and have a good rest of the week.
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
High Brow Humour...not.
"Ever since that day, we have never had a single problem."
Jack took his father's advice and as soon as he got Jill alone after the wedding, he did the same thing; took off his trousers, gave them to Jill and told her to put them on. Jill said that the trousers were too big and she couldn't possibly wear them.
"Exactly," replied Jack." I wear the trousers in this relationship and I always will. I don't want you to forget that."
Jill paused and removed her panties and gave them to Jack. "Try these on," she said, so he tried them on but they were too small.
"I can't possibly get into your knickers," said Jack.
"Exactly," replied Jill, "and if you don't change your fucking attitude, you never will."
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Christmas lights and Snow
I did have a picture of me with this big huge snow bank but I looked to chubs so I opted with this one. Enjoy.
Gettin around to that tag
- Provide a link to the person who tagged you, and spell out the rules of the meme on your blog.
- Share 7 (seven) random and/or weird facts about yourself. (I believe this is the part that constitutes an actual meme)
- Tag 7 (seven) random bloggers with this meme and post links to their blogs at the end of this post. (Free advertisement, and for some - a pain in the butt... from what I hear)
- Let those who have been tagged know so by leaving a comment on their blog, and telling them where to find information regarding the meme they are now obliged to do.
REH from Ramblings Of A Madman was the one who tagged me for this beast.
*Note to reader, I know some or none of you may know these facts about me, I was just having a brain freeze so just take em as they come.
1. OK for the first one, I am going to go straight to the dirt. I've been married before. For less than a year I was married to a guy in the Army. I was young dumb and lonely. Surely no reasons to tie the knot. But such is life. You learn from your mistakes. Hopefully.
2. Pickles are my favorite food. MMMM Pickles.
3. Christmas used to be my favorite holiday. Until I started working retail and things started getting ridiculous.
4. I totally love Justin Timberlake. His voice is like an angel from up above.
5. Before work everyday, I watch cartoons. Mostly "Spongebob".
6. I was afraid to come back to the United States from Canada because I thought the world was going to end before Mik and I could end up together. Now I don't think that will happen until at least 2009.
7. I am afraid of the dark.
I am going to go with the random blog selections to pass the MEME along too.
http://astroskies.blogspot.com/
http://ykwang84.blogspot.com/
http://ghostparanormal.blogspot.com/
http://toxicmonday.blogspot.com/
http://martinacarlsson.blogspot.com/
http://allefam.blogspot.com/
http://ninetski.blogspot.com/
Phew that was harsh. That will be the one and only MEME thing I will do. The only reason I did do it is because the kind REH tagged me. Anyways, have a relaxing Sunday.