tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125007182012-02-16T19:03:18.166-08:00AmbivalentI AM THE MESSENGER AND NOTHING MORE.somgrl8http://www.blogger.com/profile/17414330384257578524noreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12500718.post-1126779954520295492009-05-17T18:03:00.000-07:002009-05-17T18:55:08.491-07:00Chris Berman's Nicknames<p class="zemanta-img" style="margin: 1em; float: right; display: block; width: 310px;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fourthscset.jpg"><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6f/Fourthscset.jpg" alt="mid '80s-late '80s Chris Berman (left) and Bob..." style="border: medium none ; display: block;" height="220" width="300" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution">Image via <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fourthscset.jpg">Wikipedia</a></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" ><a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0075740/" title="Chris Berman" rel="imdb">Chris Berman</a>'s Nicknames</span></span><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:webdings;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><a class="zem_slink" href="http://espn.go.com/tvlistings/networks/espnnow.html" title="ESPN" rel="homepage">ESPN</a> announcer Chris Berman enjoys making puns out of sports figures' names. Here is the DEFINITIVE list:</span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">A</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></div> ==================================================================<br /><ul> <li>René Kook Arocha<br /></li> <li>Tony Brothers in Armas<br /></li> <li>Scott Respect Your Aldred</li> <li>Brady Bunch Anderson<br /></li> <li>Shawn Lil' Abner<br /></li> <li>Rick See Ya Later Aguilera</li> <li>Juan Real Agosto<br /></li> <li>Steve Ebony and Avery<br /></li> <li>Mike You're in Good Hands with Allstott</li> <li>Luis Alicea in Wonderland<br /></li> <li>Joey Cask Of Amalfatano<br /></li> <li>Rich Protect Your Car With Amaral</li> <li>Mike Enough Aldretti<br /></li> <li>Bill Almon Joy<br /></li> <li>Roberto Remember the Alomar</li> <li>Doyle Brandy Alexander<br /></li> <li>Dana Allison Wonderland<br /></li> <li>Joaquin the Dog Andujar</li> <li>Paul Orville Assenmacher<br /></li> <li>Jim Hey Abbott<br /></li> <li>Oscar Azocar Named Desire</li> <li>Steve Poison Avery<br /></li> <li>Jesus Skip To My Alou<br /></li> <li>David Green Akers</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:webdings;font-size:85%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:180%;">B</span></span></span><br /></div> ==================================================================<br /><ul> <li>Pedro Borbon Street<br /></li> <li>Bernardo Brito Supreme<br /></li> <li>Jeff Pin the Tail on the Bronkey</li> <li>Jesse Belly Up to the Barfield<br /></li> <li>Rod Beck Beck Beck Beck Beck<br /></li> <li>Rafael Good Day at the Old Belliard</li> <li>Jay Ferris Buhner<br /></li> <li>Scott Tallulah Bankhead<br /></li> <li>Joe Leave It to Boever</li> <li>Bruce Bochy Ball</li> <li> Bert Be Home Blyleven<br /></li> <li>George Taco Bell</li> <li>Greg Life Of Briley<br /></li> <li>Mike Private Benjamin<br /></li> <li>Dave Ingmar Bergman</li> <li>Jason Raspberry Bere<br /></li> <li>Ron Chevy Blazier<br /></li> <li>Mike April Blowers</li> <li>Bruce Eggs Benedict<br /></li> <li>Barry Savings Bonds<br /></li> <li>Bud Paint It Black</li> <li>Scott Milton Bradley<br /></li> <li>Todd Mercedes Benzinger<br /></li> <li>Lance You've Sunk my Blankenship</li> <li>Kevin Small Mouth Bass<br /></li> <li>Billy Lima Beane<br /></li> <li>Wade Cranberry Boggs</li> <li>Dave Burba Shave<br /></li> <li>Bret Barberie Coast<br /></li> <li>Daryl Please Come to Boston</li> <li>Britt Third Degree Burns<br /></li> <li>Hubie Babbling Brooks<br /></li> <li>Greg Crocodile Brock</li> <li>Ryan BowenArrow<br /></li> <li>Jeff Brown Paper Bagwell<br /></li> <li>Ricky Bad to the Bones</li> <li>Mark Beetle Bailey<br /></li> <li>Marty Grin and Barrett<br /></li> <li>Floyd Up and Down the Bannister</li> <li>Tim Humphrey Bogard<br /></li> <li>Ricky Signing Bones<br /></li> <li>Bobby Bad To The Bonilla</li><li>Scott Am Brosius<br /></li> <li>Randy Burning Bush<br /></li> <li>Craig Matinee at the Biggio</li> <li>Pat South of the Borders<br /></li> <li>Dante Inferno Bichette<br /></li> <li>Esteban Bats In the Beltre</li> <li>Jeff See Through Blauser<br /></li> <li>Harold Growing Baines<br /></li> <li>Tom Lightning Bolton</li> <li>Andy the Merchant of Benes<br /></li> <li>John Charcoal Burkett<br /></li> <li>Tom Here's a Story of a Man Named Brady</li> <li>Damon Blue Berryhill<br /></li> <li>Bill Bubble Bath<br /></li> <li>Ross I Never Promised You A Baumgarten</li> <li>Stan Belinda Carlisle<br /></li> <li>Pat Side Burns<br /></li> <li>Scott Supercalifragilisticexpiala Brosius</li> <li>Matt Son Of A Beech<br /></li> <li>Juan Less Bell to Answer<br /></li> <li>Carlos One if by Land, Two if Baerga</li> <li>Eric Sleeping with Bienemy<br /></li> <li>Andy Merchant of Benes<br /></li> <li>Jerome You Better You Better You Bettis</li> <li>Matt Werewolves of Blundin<br /></li> <li>Mike Room and Bordick<br /></li> <li>Rob My Birona</li> </ul> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >C</span><br /></div> <div style="text-align: left;">===============================================================<br /></div> <ul> <li>Ron Born in the US Cey<br /></li> <li>David Sili Cone<br /></li> <li>Todd Caribbean Cruz</li> <li>Greg Life Is a Cadaret<br /></li> <li>Jose Can You See Canseco<br /></li> <li>Ivan Bubbling Calderon</li> <li>Wil Bungee Cordero<br /></li> <li>Francisco Umbilical Cordova<br /></li> <li>Pat OK Corrales</li> <li>Steve Kentucky Fried Chitren<br /></li> <li>Tom Cotton Candiotti<br /></li> <li>Mark Carreon My Wayward Son</li> <li>Henry Ava Cotto<br /></li> <li>Mark Crystal Clear<br /></li> <li>Sylvester Swallows Return to Campusano</li> <li>Ken Get Off My Cloude<br /></li> <li>Danny Van Clyburn<br /></li> <li>Dave Vodka Collins</li> <li>Joey Alba Cora<br /></li> <li>Royce A Roni Clayton<br /></li> <li>Gene Lamont Cranston</li> <li>Ty Corn on the Cobb<br /></li> <li>Ken Helmet Caminiti<br /></li> <li>Dennis Short Order Cook</li> <li>Jeff Conine the Barbarian<br /></li> <li>Steve Short Order Cooke<br /></li> <li>Scott Little Deuce Cooper</li> <li>Joe Sergeant Carter<br /></li> <li>Chuck Creme de la Crim<br /></li> <li>Cris If I Were a Carpenter</li> <li>Mike Cameron Swayze<br /></li> <li>My Cousin Vinny Castilla<br /></li> <li>Chuck Baby You Can Drive My Carr</li> <li>Golden Archi Cianfrocco<br /></li> <li>Dave Clark Five<br /></li> <li>Mark Clark Bar</li> <li>Tim Pablo Crews<br /></li> <li>Casey Sixteen Candaele<br /></li> <li>Bob Sister Christian</li> <li>Jose Can You See Cruz<br /></li> <li>Ben Winter Coates<br /></li> <li>Hey You Get Off of Mike Cloud</li> <li>Matt White Cassel<br /></li> </ul> <div style="text-align: center;">D<br /></div> ==================================================================<br /><ul> <li>Kal Jack Daniels<br /></li> <li>Rob Bomba Deer<br /></li> <li>Rich Dotson 280z</li> </ul> Mike Well Dunne Leon Bull Durham Jody Davis Eyes<br />Bill Doran Duran Bo Buenos Diaz Jim 2 Silhouettes on Deshaies<br />Eye of the Storm Davis Bill Hello Dawley Jeff Dedmon Don't Wear Plaid<br />Dan Salad Dreissen Jim Washer and Dwyer Mariano Slam Duncan<br />Ron My Darling Eric the Red Davis Brian Number 10 Downing Street<br />Ken Fix or Repair Dayley Rob Acey Ducey Jake Daylight Come And Me Wanna Delhomme<br />Red Hot Chili Davis Delino Decoconut Deshields Carlos In Delgado Da Vida<br />Rob Double Dibble Kelly Churchill Downs Carlos Daylight Come & Delgado Go Home<br />Omar Barbie Daal Danny Darwin Theory<br />E_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Cecil Espy N Dave No Man is an Eiland Lee Elia Kuryakin<br />Dave Right Engel Tom East of Edens Damion It Don't Come Easley<br />Joey Bette Davis Eischen Juan Re Encarnacion<br />F_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Jim Bela Fregosi Steve A Bridge Too Farr Steve Chariots of Fireovid<br />Mike Horse Fetters Brett Favre Ngugen Felix the Cat Fermin<br />Rollie Chicken Fingers Bob Air Forsch John Generalissimo Francisco Franco<br />Scott Fletcher Christian Curt Model T Ford Todd Which Hand Does He Frohwirth<br />Hector Sizzling Fajardo Steve Huckleberry Finley Mike Center Felder<br />Monty Farris Wheel Tony Prehistoric Fossas Chuck Dorsal Finley<br />Smokin' Lou Frazier Jeff French Frye Cliff Pink Floyd<br />Marvin Philadelphia Freeman Kevin Linoleum Flora Jay Fiedler on the Roof<br />A J Touchy Feeley Jay See Me Feely Barry Bananas Foster<br />G_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Greg Gagne with a Spoon Andres the Giant Gallaraga Fettucini Alfredo Griffin<br />Mark Amazing Grace Mike Leggo Gallego Tom Heard it Through the Glavine<br />Mark Federal Grant Jose Mother Guzman Tony Gwynn and Bear It<br />Mark Chauncey Gardner Don Down the Gullet Dwight Gooden Plenty<br />Tux Cito Gaston Dan Man from Gladden Bernard Innocent Until Proven Gilkey<br />Johnny Pass the Grubb Juan Speedy Gonzales Tom Flash Gordon<br />Jim Gott the Win Ron Extrava Gant Mark Woody Guthrie<br />Brent Rusty Gates Jason Giambi Jack Flash Nomar Mr. Nice Guy Garciaparra<br />Juan Going Going Gonzales Joe Grahe Flannel Ben Good Grieve<br />Rich Loose Gannon Bobby Seven Year Gritch Tony Gwynn One for the Gipper<br />Chris Gwynn the Eskimo<br />H_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Jay Thurston B. Howell III Mel Carnegie Hall Jeff Going Back To Huson<br />Tommy Ben Herr Lamarr Where Does It Hoyt Dave Harry and the Henderson<br />Von Purple Hayes Danny Uriah Heep Mike Heath Bar<br />Tom Dirty Henke Kent Buy a Vowel Hrbek Jeff Hamilton Joe Frank and Reynolds<br />Bruce Patty Hurst Glenn Old Mother Hubbard Charles Moscow on the Hudson<br />Tim Hulett Packard Chris Mr. Haney Neal Heaton and Air Conditioning<br />Chris Hammond Cheese Vince Four Horsman Pete Harnisch Racing<br />Brian Deer Hunter Glenallen Strawberry Hill Peter Chips A Hoy<br />Ron Tala Hassey Toby Last Harrah Darryl Green Eggs And Hamilton<br />Todd Highway to Helton Tom Henke Panky Art and Howe<br />Sam Little Big Horn John Habyan Corpus Ah Ah Az Hakim<br />I_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Dane Clockwork Iorg<br />J_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Bo Diddley Jackson Dion Bartles and James Felix Do You Know the Way to San Jose<br />Brook Jacoby Wan Kenobi Wally Absorbine Joyner Stan Javier Self A Merry Little Christmas<br />Dave Supreme Court Justice Doug Along Came Jones Temple Bethel Johnson<br />K_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />John I Am Not a Kruk Bob Yom Kipper Mike The Man Who Would Be Kingery<br />Jimmy Francis Scott Key Dana Field Goal Kiecker Chuck New Kids on Knoblauch<br />Eric Burger King Ron Ma and Pa Kittle Joe Colonel Klink<br />Darryl Gomer Kile Eric Karros Matic Jon Kitna Kaboodle<br />Dan Erie Kanell<br />L_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Jim Saturday Night LeFebvre Scott Livingstone, I Presume Mike Car 54 Lavalliere<br />Steve Lake Michigan Dennis Fluorescent Lamp Tim Praise the Laudner<br />Scott Lay Lady Leius Jim Frito Leyritz Bill One if by Landrum<br />Jeff Sugar Ray Leonard Vance Common Law Al Cigarette Leiter<br />Rick Innocent Lysander Urbano Renewal Lugo John Tonight Let It Be Lowenstein<br />Mark Bud Leiter Pat Pencil Thin Listach Keith June Lockhart<br />Ed Merrill Lynch Steve Detroit Lyons Rudy Mother In Law<br />Jose Lind Cuisine Craig Def Lefferts Chet Bitter Lemon<br />Davey Canta Lopes Mark Get Back Loretta Steve Lyons And Tigers And Bears, Oh My<br />Gene Meadow Larkin Kerry Leather And Lacy Don't Walk Away René Lachemann<br />Sean Personal Landeta<br />M_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />John Holy Moses Me and Willie McGee Eddie Eat Drink and be Murray<br />Kevin No Maas Jose Flying Melendez Paul Molitor and the Merrimac<br />Candy Man Maldonado Darryl Motley Crue Oddibe Young Again McDowell<br />Joe Magrane Headache Bob Melvin and the Blue Notes Fred McGriff the Crime Dog<br />Mike Mason Jar Greg Appa Maddux Kirt What Was That Manwaring<br />Shane Fleetwood Mack Dave Mary Magadan Don Welcome Mattingly<br />Dave Vodka Martinez Big Ben MacDonald Pat Mahomes Where the Heart is<br />José Costa Mesa Greg Mathe Maddux Kent Magic Mercker<br />Juan Field Marichal Jeff Praying Manto Damon All Mashore That's Going Mashore<br />Brent Remember the Mayne Rick Junk Mahler Kevin Sing Along with Mitchell<br />Eating Raul Mondesi Captain Kirk McCaskill Steve After Dinner Mintz<br />Angel In the Morning Miranda Brian 12 Year Moehler James Teenage Mouton Ninja Turtles<br />Orlando I Am Merced Mike Loggins and Mussina Pedro Harvest Munoz<br />Curtis My Favorite Martin Josh Tears of McCown Natrone Refried Means<br />Roger Chocolate Maltbie Mike After Dinner Minter Chris One Bad Ma'afalla<br />N_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Matt No Nokes Paul Buenos Noce Reid Buffalo Nichols<br />Gene Full Nelson Tim Golden Nehring Edgar High Nunez<br />Dan Nick Naulty Robb The Flying Nen Jon Get Thee To A Nunnally<br />O_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />John Orton Hears a Who Johnny Quaker Oates Gregg Olson Golden<br />Alex Ochoa Gesundheit Al Osuna or Later Sandis Ozolinsh that stole Christmas<br />Ron Roller Oester Steve Vi Olin<br />P_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Tom Goodnight Sweet Prince Jim Car Poole Rafael Emerson Lake and Palmiero<br />Jim Hanky Pankovits Ted Tower of Power Ken Good Evening Mr. Phelps<br />Mark Trans Parent Terry Swimming Puhl Terry Pit and the Pendleton<br />Eric Ker Plunk Joe Actual Retail Price Dave Parallel Parker<br />Bill Veal Pecota Vicente Buckingham Palacios Melido Shuffle Perez<br />Don Whiter Shade of Pall Tony Jala Pena Phil the Final Plantier<br />Chan Ho 3 Com Park Robert Missing Person Mike Pepperoni Piazza<br />Jorge Carne Posada Arquimedez Principle Pozo Jeff Juden Priest<br />Bill Liquid Plummer Luis Ap Polonia Albert Winnie the Pujols<br />Ricky Proehl Shampoo<br />Q_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Jamie Men at Quirk<br />R_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />Dave Prince Righetti Randy Ready or Not Jerry Rolls Reuss<br />Bobby Tokyo Rose Kevin Reimer Reason Dave Rohde Runner<br />Tim Purple Raines Johnny Manta Ray Craig Reynolds Wrap<br />Gary Redus a Bedtime Story Jim Pork Fried Rice Cookie Days of Wine and Rojas<br />Vern Golden Ruhle Luis Buick Rivera Bruce Two Minutes for Ruffin<br />José Blame It On Rijo Andre Bad Moon Rison Kevin Ritz Cracker<br />Wally Lionel Ritchie Bryan Rekar Named Desire Kirk Weekly Rueter<br />S_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />B J And the Bear Surhoff Joe Slusarski and Hutch Pete Raise Your Hand if You're Schourek<br />Gary Sheffield of Dreams Bill Per Spiers Todd Aris Stottlemyre<br />Tim Sockeye Salmon Gary Sheffield Of Dreams Heathcliff Slocumb if ya got 'em<br />Mark Tossed Salas Steve Alto Sax Craig Brewer and Shipley<br />Rafael Evil Ways Santana Joel Mule Skinner John When Irish Eyes are Smiley<br />Eric Win Place or Show Larry Satin Sheets Mike Great Scott<br />Darryl Strawberry Shortcake Mike Pre Schooler Bob Ice Station Sebra<br />Billy Free Sample Tom Leave it to Seaver Jeff Wine Sellers<br />Juan Play it Again Samuel Rick Really Big Schu James Easter Steels<br />Ed Ocean Sprague Doug People Are Strange Sammy Say it Isn't Sosa<br />Mario Scotch and Soto Bill Beer Stein Bruce Three Piece Sutter<br />Kevin Alka Seitzer Ruben High Sierra Mike Nova Scioscia<br />Scott Room Servais Chris Church Speier Paul Veal Sorrento<br />Buck Showalter Raleigh Mario Speedwagon Soto Tim Spehr Tire<br />Franklin Ticket Stubbs Reggie Colonel Sanders Lance Sargeant Schulters<br />T_______________________ ________________________ _______________________________<br />John Private Tudor Steve Rainbow Trout Andres Doubting Thomas<br />Manny Kingston Trillo Fred Toliver Twist Alan Have Gun Will Trammell<br />Pat Pick Up the Tabler Frank Tanana Daquiri Mark Fall Of 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</script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/12500718-112677995452029549?l=somgrl8.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>somgrl8http://www.blogger.com/profile/17414330384257578524noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12500718.post-39239384611462683592008-11-26T12:54:00.000-08:002008-11-26T12:56:32.027-08:00Hey Crackhead<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">I was rummaging around Craigslist and happened upon this lovely post. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Enjoy!</span></span><br /></span><br /><br /><h2>Hey Crackhead</h2> <hr /> Date: 2004-03-27, 3:36PM PST<br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, you. You sick fucker. On Wednesday morning I emerged from my girlfriend's building by U.N. Plaza to find that you had sawed the tops off both the sparkplugs on my motorcycle. At the time, I had no idea why anyone would do that. Other than the sparkplugs, the bike was untouched. Some kind of bizarre vandalism? A fraternity prank gone awry? I had no idea. All I knew is that I looked like a huge douchebag riding the Muni to work in a padded motorcycle jacket and helmet.<br /><br />Because the bike was immobilized I got a $35 street sweeping ticket that night. Thursday I had it towed to the shop ($45) where they replaced the sparkplugs and the boots ($50 including labor). They explained to me that "people" - I use the term loosely here - like you break off the tops of spark plugs and use the porcelain tubes to smoke crack. As an engineer and former MacGyver fan, in a way I think this is kind of cool. But then I remember that I just paid $100 for YOUR crackpipes, and I get angry again.<br /><br />Crackhead, it was really good to have my bike back though. I rode home from the shop with a couple of spare sparkplugs and a smile on my face. I figured the next time I parked at my girlfriend's place overnight I would have to buy some crackpipes and tape them to my bike as a peace offering. Overall, I wasn't that upset. Despite having to ride the bus for three days and dropping a hundred bones at the shop, I had gained some fascinating knowledge, a new set of sparkplugs, and a pretty funny anecdote about how fucked up you are, and how our paths once crossed briefly in the night.<br /><br />But you couldn't just let sleeping dogs lie, could you Crackhead. You couldn't just stay in on Friday, watch Letterman through the window of a home electronics store and then call it a night. You couldn't rest on your laurels. Two porcelain sparkplug crackpipes just wasn't enough for you, was it Crackhead? You just had to come back for more.<br /><br />This morning, a scant fifteen hours after I rode it out of the shop, I found my motorcycle violated once again. This time you only took the right one - maybe you were having an off night. At least this time I had a spare sparkplug and the tools to fix it - or so I thought - having ordered a 73-piece toolset from SEARS.com last week. But no, the sparkplug socket in my new toolset was for American sparkplugs. So I had to go down to the neighborhood Ace hardware. They had an 18mm socket that would fit over my sparkplug, but it was for a 1/2" drive ratchet. My toolkit only has 1/4" and 3/8" ratchets. So I had to buy a 1/2" ratchet along with the socket. Even though the clerk took pity on me and gave me the senior citizen discount (I'm 25) it still cost me $22 all told. Now, you might say that I should have just gotten a 3/8"-to-1/2" drive adaptor instead of springing for the whole ratchet. And to that I say "Shut the hell up, Crackhead, I'm not finished. And besides, I was eventually going to buy a 1/2" ratchet anyway so it's probably not worth it to take it back now."<br /><br />OK, now I'm rambling. But the point is, Crackhead, that you have done me wrong. Now, I get that you love crack. That is totally understandable. I've heard it is really fun, at first, and quite addictive. What I don't understand is,<br /><br />YOU ARE A CRACKHEAD. WHY DON'T YOU OWN A CRACKPIPE?<br /><br />I am an engineer. Do you ever see me shaking down bums in the Loin for a calculator and sliderule? No, you don't. Because engineering is the main thing I do, I went and bought myself a calculator. The main thing you do is crack. How do you get by without a crackpipe? The other crackheads must clown on you non-stop. I mean, the fucking saw you used to saw off my sparkplugs is probably worth five or ten bucks. Why not sell or trade it for a crackpipe? You really haven't put much thought into this, have you?<br /><br />Please, Crackhead, please don't tell me you sold your crackpipe to buy crack. Even a stupid crackhead such as yourself couldn't possibly be that stupid.<br /><br />I've decided that taping crackpipes to my motorcycle would be tantamount to appeasement. You have crossed a line, Crackhead - specifically California Street. You have come onto my own street and you have desecrated that which I hold dear. You have stolen from me, and you have caused me to spend the last half hour writing this post instead of engineering shit, and it is concievable, if not likely, that my boss could find out about this and fire me. I am hella pissed at you dude.<br /><br />Here are my options as I see them:<br /><br />1. Write a note saying that I have coated both of my sparkplugs in rat poison and tape it to my bike at night. You can thank Tim for that one, it was his idea.<br /><br />2. Don't write a note, but just coat both sparkplugs in rat poison. This is probably closer to a punishment that would fit your despicable crime. I'm sure this is super illegal and shit, but it's not like anyone is going to miss you, Crackhead. Don't fool yourself.<br /><br />3. Wait in an alley near my bike armed with my new stainless steel mirror-finish Ace Professional brand 1/2" drive socket wrench, my 18mm sparkplug socket, and my searing rage. It's pretty heavy and well balanced. I am not a large man, but I am angry.<br /><br />In conclusion, Crackhead, why don't you just do both of us a favor and buy yourself a crackpipe? It will both enhance your crack smoking experience and save me a lot of time and felony assault charges. Think about it.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Matt<br /><br />*** If you are not the Crackhead that took my sparkplugs, please disregard this posting ***<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Typical Firefox memory usage reported by Windows is around 50-100 MB, with <a id="KonaLink0" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Reduce-Firefox-Memory-Usage_4.html#"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:blue;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">virtual </span><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">memory</span></span></a> usage at 100-150 MB. These numbers will vary because Firefox is configured by default to use more memory on systems that have more memory available and less on systems with less.<br /><br /><b>1. <a id="KonaLink1" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Reduce-Firefox-Memory-Usage_4.html#"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:blue;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-size: 12px; position: static;">System</span></span></a> Extensions</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/" target="_blank">WindowBlinds</a> can dramatically increase memory use. To continue using <a id="KonaLink2" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Reduce-Firefox-Memory-Usage_4.html#"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:blue;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">WindowBlinds</span></span></a> and Firefox without memory issues, add Firefox to WindowBlind's exclusion list.<br /><br /><b>2. Download History</b><br /><br />Firefox can slow down or hang if the download history is allowed to accumulate. Clear the download history (you may need to exit Firefox and delete the file "downloads.rdf" from the profile folder in some cases) and change this setting to solve the problem:<br /><br />Tools -> Options -> Privacy and uncheck "Remember what I've downloaded"<br /><br /><img src="http://www.helpero.com/images/howto/howto_4_1.jpg" alt="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" title="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" /><br /><br /><b>3. Restarting Firefox</b><br /><br />If you find that Firefox's <a id="KonaLink3" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Reduce-Firefox-Memory-Usage_4.html#"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:blue;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">memory </span><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">usage</span></span></a> continues to grow after long periods of being open, you may want to consider periodically restarting Firefox to bring the memory usage back to reasonable levels. The <a href="http://sessionmanager.mozdev.org/" target="_blank">Session Manager</a> extension allows you to close Firefox while maintaining the pages you have open.<br /><br /><b>4. Firefox Memory Cache</b><br /><br />By default, Firefox does not use a fixed size memory cache - it uses a percentage of <a id="KonaLink4" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Reduce-Firefox-Memory-Usage_4.html#"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:blue;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">system </span><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">memory</span></span></a>. Setting a fixed size memory cache can often reduce memory usage - 4 or 8MB is sufficient in most instances.<br /><br /><b>a.</b> In your Firefox address bar, enter the following text: about:config<br /><br /><img src="http://www.helpero.com/images/howto/howto_4_2.jpg" alt="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" title="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" /><br /><br /><b>b.</b> Scroll down to the entry titled browser.cache.memory.enable and make sure the Value is set to true. If it’s not, double-click anywhere in the browser.cache.memory.enable line and the status will change to True<br /><br /><img src="http://www.helpero.com/images/howto/howto_4_3.jpg" alt="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" title="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" /><br /><br /><b>c.</b> Right-click (Apple users ctrl-click) anywhere in the about:config window and select New and then Integer from the pop-up menu<br /><br /><img src="http://www.helpero.com/images/howto/howto_4_4.jpg" alt="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" title="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" /><br /><br /><b>d.</b> Enter browser.cache.memory.capacity in the New integer value pop-up box<br /><br /><img src="http://www.helpero.com/images/howto/howto_4_5.jpg" alt="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" title="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" /><br /><br /><b>e.</b> You’ll need to enter a number in the Enter integer value, but that number depends on how much memory you have (specifically, how much you want to "give" Firefox). If you have 256MB or less <a id="KonaLink5" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Reduce-Firefox-Memory-Usage_4.html#"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:blue;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">RAM</span></span></a>, enter 4096 as the value. If you have 512MB of RAM, enter 6144 or 8192. If you have 128MB or less RAM, you may want to consider upgrading - memory is getting very inexpensive.<br /><br /><b>f.</b> Confirm that the new entry has been created and the integer value is correct<br /><br /><b>g.</b> If for any reason you wish to restore the default settings, change the browser.cache.memory.capacity <a id="KonaLink6" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Reduce-Firefox-Memory-Usage_4.html#"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:blue;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">integer </span><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">value</span></span></a> to -1 (that’s minus one).<br /><br /><b>5. Memory Usage Upon Minimize</b><br /><br />This is how to reduce the memory usage when you minimize your Firefox.<br /><br /> <b>a.</b> Type about:config in Firefox address bar and press Enter<br /><br /><img src="http://www.helpero.com/images/howto/howto_4_2.jpg" alt="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" title="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" /><br /><br /> <b>b.</b> Right click in the page and select New > Boolean<br /><br /><img src="http://www.helpero.com/images/howto/howto_4_6.jpg" alt="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" title="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" /><br /><br /> <b>c.</b> Type config.trim_on_minimize in the box that <a id="KonaLink7" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Reduce-Firefox-Memory-Usage_4.html#"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:blue;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">pops </span><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">up</span></span></a>. Press Enter<br /><br /><img src="http://www.helpero.com/images/howto/howto_4_7.jpg" alt="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" title="Reduce Firefox Memory Usage" /><br /><br /> <b>d.</b> Select True and then press Enter<br /><br /> <b>e.</b> Restart Firefox.<br /><br />What it will do is, when each time you minimize your Firefox, the memory usage will dramatically drop down to 10Mb but then it will slowly increase up to 50Mb. When you maximize it back, it will stay on 50Mb or maybe 70Mb.<br /><br /><b>6. Plugins</b><br /><br />Plugins can cause <a id="KonaLink8" target="_top" class="kLink" style="text-decoration: underline ! important; position: static;" href="http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Reduce-Firefox-Memory-Usage_4.html#"><span style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;color:blue;" ><span class="kLink" style="color: blue ! important; font-family: "Arial"; font-weight: 400; font-size: 12px; position: static;">Firefox</span></span></a> to use more memory when they're used. They may not even release the memory they took until Firefox is closed. 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(Of course, that same guy, at times, also made you feel like you were the only person on this planet - you know, that "hot-cold" type).</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >And have you ever walked into a club and found yourself so attracted to one particular guy, you felt like you were <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">in a trance</span> and literally couldn't stop making eyes with him?</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >If you answered yes to any of the above, it may be a sign that you're <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">susceptible</span> to a certain "dangerous personality type" that psychiatrists have a SCARY sounding name for, which I'll tell you about in a sec...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >...But first, I want you to quickly read through the following list of <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">personality traits</span> and jot down the ones that apply to either the guy you're dating now or guys you've typically dated in the past:</span></p><table style="margin-left: 40px; color: rgb(255, 255, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;" bg="" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="15" cellspacing="0" width="650"><tbody><tr><td><p align="center"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><strong><u>PERSONALITY TRAITS: </u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>1.</strong> <strong>SUPERFICIAL CHARM </strong>-- the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, and slick. Not in the least shy, self-conscious, or afraid to say anything. He never gets tongue-tied and has freed himself from the social conventions about taking turns in talking, for example. </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>2. GRANDIOSE SELF-WORTH</strong> -- a grossly inflated view of one's abilities and self-worth, self-assured, opinionated, cocky, a braggart. An arrogant guy who believes he is a superior human being.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>3.</strong> <strong>NEED FOR STIMULATION (PRONENESS TO BOREDOM)</strong> -- an excessive need for novel, thrilling, and exciting stimulation; taking chances and doing things that are risky. Often has low self-discipline in carrying tasks through to completion because he gets bored easily. </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>4.</strong> <strong>PATHOLOGICAL LYING </strong>-- can be moderate or high; in moderate form, and will be shrewd, crafty, cunning, sly, and clever (in extreme form, he will be deceptive, deceitful, underhanded, unscrupulous, manipulative, and dishonest).</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>5.</strong> <strong>CONNING AND MANIPULATIVENESS</strong> -- the use of deceit and deception to cheat, con, or defraud others for personal gain; distinguished from Item #4 in the degree to which exploitation and callous ruthlessness is present, as reflected in a lack of concern for the feelings and suffering of one's victims.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>6.</strong> <strong>LACK OF REMORSE OR GUILT </strong>-- a lack of feelings or concern for the losses, pain, and suffering of victims; a tendency to be unconcerned, dispassionate, coldhearted, and unempathic. This item is usually demonstrated by a disdain for one's victims.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>7. SHALLOW AFFECT </strong>-- emotional poverty or a limited range or depth of feelings; interpersonal coldness in spite of signs of open gregariousness. </span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>8. CALLOUSNESS and LACK OF EMPATHY</strong> -- a lack of feelings toward people in general; cold, contemptuous, inconsiderate, and tactless.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>9. PARASITIC LIFESTYLE</strong> -- an intentional, manipulative, selfish, and exploitative financial dependence on others as reflected in a lack of motivation, low self-discipline, and inability to begin or complete responsibilities.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>10. POOR BEHAVIORAL CONTROLS </strong>-- expressions of irritability, annoyance, impatience, threats, aggression, and verbal abuse; inadequate control of anger and temper; acting hastily.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>11. PROMISCUOUS SEXUAL BEHAVIOR</strong> -- a variety of brief, superficial relations, numerous affairs, and an indiscriminate selection of sexual partners; the maintenance of several relationships at the same time; a history of attempts to sexually coerce others into sexual activity or taking great pride at discussing sexual exploits or conquests.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>12. LACK OF REALISTIC, LONG-TERM GOALS </strong>-- an inability or persistent failure to develop and execute long-term plans and goals; a nomadic existence, aimless, lacking direction in life.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><strong><br /> 13. IMPULSIVITY</strong> -- the occurrence of behaviors that are unpremeditated and lack reflection or planning; inability to resist temptation, frustrations, and urges; a lack of deliberation without considering the consequences; foolhardy, rash, unpredictable, erratic, and reckless.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>14. IRRESPONSIBILITY</strong> -- repeated failure to fulfill or honor obligations and commitments; such as not paying bills, defaulting on loans, performing sloppy work, being absent or late to work, failing to honor contractual agreements.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>15. FAILURE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWN ACTIONS</strong> -- a failure to accept responsibility for one's actions reflected in low conscientiousness, an absence of dutifulness, antagonistic manipulation, denial of responsibility, and an effort to manipulate others through this denial.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>16. MANY SHORT-TERM RELATIONSHIPS</strong> -- a lack of commitment to a long-term relationship reflected in inconsistent, undependable, and unreliable commitments in life, including marital.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>17. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY </strong>-- behavior problems between the ages of 13-18; mostly behaviors that are crimes or clearly involve aspects of antagonism, exploitation, aggression, manipulation, or a callous, ruthless tough-mindedness.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><br /> <strong>18. CRIMINAL VERSATILITY </strong>-- A diversity of types of criminal offenses (regardless if the person has been arrested or convicted for them); taking great pride at getting away with crimes. </span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;" align="left"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Do any of these personality traits describe someone you've dated or are dating?</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >If you answered yes, then you may be as surprised as I was to learn that all 18 traits are actually <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><u>"clinical traits" of a sociopath</u> </span>(Source: Psychopathy Checklist-Revised, PCL-R; Hare,1991, 2003</span><span style="font-size:100%;">)</span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >...</span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" > and IF you've dated guys with these traits, chances are YOU are attracted to or involved with a SOCIOPATH... yikes!<br /> <br /> Now before you freak out too much… I want you to know that you're not alone!<br /> <br /> I too was attracted to these kinds of guys (no wonder my relationships always brought me heartache and pain!)…<br /> <br /> Turns out there's a BIG difference between a "normal" guy you might date and a sociopath (a <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">sociopath actually has something wrong with their conscience<span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);"> - </span></span>they either don't have one or it's severely fragmented).<br /> <br /> Sociopaths <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">only care about fulfilling their own needs and desires</span> - selfishness and egocentricity to the extreme. Everything and everybody else is mentally twisted around in their minds as objects to be used in fulfilling their own needs and desires.<br /> <br /> Not surprisingly, <em>parental failure</em> (usually fatherlessness) is the #1 reason why someone develops a sociopathic personality.<br /> <br /> Also interesting are the four distinct types of sociopaths (sound like anyone you've dated?):<br /> <br /> 1) <strong>Commons</strong> are characterized by their <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">lack of conscience<br /> </span><br /> 2) <strong>Alienated</strong> are characterized by their <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">inability to love or be loved<br /> </span><br /> 3) <strong>Aggressives</strong> are characterized by a consistent <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">sadistic streak</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >4) <strong>Dyssocials</strong> are characterized by an <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">inability to abide by normal rules</span><br /> <br /> I know, I know... I was shocked the first time I read these too.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Okay, now getting back to MY story...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" > It used to be that when I went out, I'd often find myself attracted to one particular guy (and not necessarily the best looking one in the room) where all we had to do was make eye contact and it was <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">INSTANT SPARKS</span>… almost like some invisible magnetic energy was drawing us to each other…</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Every time this happened, <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I thought what I was feeling was PASSION</span>…or love at first sight... little did I know that I was deeply attracted to sociopathic personality types because of MY OWN dysfunctional psychology.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >You see, although I've never really had any trouble meeting attractive, successful, sweet guys… I usually didn't feel attracted to them. I always found myself saying there's "no passion"… or they were too nice or boring. </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >I now know that <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">my concept of passion was really my addiction to the wrong type of guys…</span></span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >It turns out I was addicted to emotional highs and lows that sociopaths bombarded me with that keep me hooked... in "normal healthy relationships", there tends to be a more steady emotional ride and you don't feel the intensity of the highs and lows you're used to and, therefore, think there's something wrong or missing.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >I was amazed to learn that <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">our brains actually become physically addicted to emotional intensity </span>and the more we subject ourselves to roller coaster relationships of hot and cold intensity, the more addicted we get (just like a drug). This happens especially to those of us who grew up with a lot of "dysfunction" in the home.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >And, of course, that's why these encounters always led to unfulfilling relationships where I c<span style="color: rgb(204, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);">onstantly felt anxious, got manipulated and strung along...</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >I didn't understand why this was happening to me and a friend of mine recommended I go see a therapist, so I did. Well, it didn't take long my therapist to reach a very common conclusion – <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I had a codependent personality</span> (which apparently explained everything)...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >It turns out that because codependents like to live through or for others, have a strong <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">need to "fix" people</span> and tend to seek out relationships where we can play a <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">victim <span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);">role</span></span>… </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >...and because <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">sociopaths</span> are so full of themselves and </span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >thrive on <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">controlling and manipulating</span> others, when us codependents and a sociopath get together,<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> <strong>it's like nitro and glycerin – BOOM!</strong></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Bottom line: I knew if I didn't do something about this immediately, I would continue downward on the destructive spiral that I was already on.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Can you </span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" > guess what I did?<br /> <br /> I actually made a vow <u>not</u> to get involved with anyone until I got myself figured out and it was probably the most difficult part of my healing process (Seriously, you have no idea how codependent you really are until try to <u>not</u> be involved with anyone romantically for a while!) </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Now you may be wondering how a nice girl like me developed a codependent personality...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Well, I figured this out too...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >It turns out that it's extremely common for children of alcoholics and addicts to be diagnosed as codependent because <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">codependency stems from being abandoned (or abused) as a child</span> and alcoholics and addicts essentially abandon their kids for their addictions.<br /> <br />Although I'm not an alcoholic or drug addict, my father did have a drinking problem and that was the likely source for my codependency issues.<br /> <br /> Anyway, </span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >I decided to embark on a journey of self discovery with myself as my sole focus. I went to ALANON (the support group for children of addicts), I read dozens of books, took courses, took up yoga, starting eating healthy, went through a twelve step program… and become empowered and confident by focusing on <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">fixing myself <span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);">instead of trying to fix everyone but myself</span></span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);">. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >I learned so much about myself and what made me tick, but at the same time, I was feeling lonely and for the first time, I really dreamed of being a great relationship... BUT, I realized that you will NEVER have a <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">normal, healthy relationship</span> unless you<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> re-learn</span> how to date.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Think about it, after a lifetime of being codependent, you date like a codependent. Everything you did was to attract the "wrong guy"… and all the traits you were looking for and thought you were attracted to were traits of the "wrong guy"… and even though you may have achieved control over your codependency, you'll continue to put yourself in the same situation because you approach dating as your old codependent self. It would be like an alchoholic fresh out of AA going into a bar every night for a cup of coffee! Not going to work!</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >So how do you start from scratch and "learn" to date all over again, only this time, the healthy way? </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >I eventually found myself feeling ready to try my hand at dating again. Even though I was totally aware of my condition, I was still attracting the jerk/player type! What on earth was I doing wrong? Even with my new self awareness, I couldn't understand why I was back where I started.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >I discussed this with my therapist and she identified that indeed I had to throw out a lifetime of experience and behavior to acquire a new healthy mindset towards dating.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >At first it was a bit daunting, but then I got excited about the concept of starting all over again. I mean, who wouldn't want a<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> second chance</span>? </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Well, after reading numerous dating and self help books including <strong>"The Rules", </strong><strong>"He's Just Not That Into You", </strong><strong>"Why You're Still Single"</strong> and "<strong>Why Men Love Bitches</strong>"... one book in particular <em>really stood out</em> from the rest. It's called <strong>"Catch Him and Keep Him" </strong>and it's not your typical guide on how to meet guys. This book reveals incredibly valuable and "original" insights into the differences between the way a man's mind and a woman's mind works when it comes to dating and attraction. It was so "eye opening", it changed my entire mindset about how to approach dating and men...</span></p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"></span><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204); color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >The minute I started reading Christian Carter's book, it was as if this book was written just for <em>me</em>. It completely blew me away! Everything he wrote just made sense. There's just too much to explain here, so I've posted one of his newsletters on my site so you can see for yourself what I mean: <a href="http://www.takebackyourheart.com/sample.htm">read sample newsletter</a></span></div> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >You have to agree, it's a totally different approach than just relying on your heart and your urges. And the fact that it's written by a guy makes it even that much more "eye opening". It really helped me change my approach to dating, and I'm happy to say, I've met and fallen in love with Michael - a wonderful and beautiful man who treats me really well. </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Yes, I still feel sometimes like I don't deserve him. I've shared all of these things with him and he accepts me faults and all. So I want you to know that there really is hope...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Based</span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" > on my experience, here are the <u>three critical steps</u> you must take to eliminate these "dead ends" from your life :</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >1) <strong>Get Out Of The "Denial"</strong> <strong>And Out Of Your "Situation"</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >:<br />It's time to be honest with yourself and admit you are caught in this cycle of destructive behavior. Then you have to make a promise of zero-contact with any romantic involvement until you get yourself straightened out.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >2) <strong>Seek Expert Help:<br /> </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >There are many resources available to you at little or no cost. Therapy is the best way to go as well as support groups such as Alanon and Codependents Anonymous. It's way too hard to heal without an objective, qualified, and non-judgmental help. Once you feel strong enough to date again, its time to…</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >3) <strong>Change Your Approach:<br /> </strong>The definition of insanity is when continue the same approach over and over again expecting a different result. When would NOW be good time to change your approach to relationships and learn how to date the "healthy" way?<br /> <br /> </span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Bottom Line: </span><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >If you want to break the cycle of dating "Mr. Wrong" so you can finally find "Mr. Right", I highly recommend you download this ebook: <a href="http://www.takebackyourheart.com/catchhimandkeephim">CatchHimAndKeepHim.com</a> and re-learn your approach to dating just like I did.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Okay, I gotta run... I'm busy writing some more stuff to share on this site soon.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >Your friend,</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" >- Kiki</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 64, 64);font-size:100%;" ><strong>P.S.</strong> Feel free to CONTACT ME at <a href="mailto:kiki@TakeBackYourHeart.com">kiki@TakeBackYourHeart.com</a> if you have any stories you'd like to share. 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(Of course, that same guy, at times, also made you feel like you were the only person on this planet - you know, that "hot-cold" type).</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">And have you ever walked into a club and found yourself so attracted to one particular guy, you felt like you were <span style="color:#ff0000;">in a trance</span> and literally couldn't stop making eyes with him?</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">If you answered yes to any of the above, it may be a sign that you're <span style="color:#ff0000;">susceptible</span> to a certain "dangerous personality type" that psychiatrists have a SCARY sounding name for, which I'll tell you about in a sec...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">...But first, I want you to quickly read through the following list of <span style="color:#ff0000;">personality traits</span> and jot down the ones that apply to either the guy you're dating now or guys you've typically dated in the past:</span></p><table style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;color:#ffffcc;" align="center" bg border="0" cellpadding="15" cellspacing="0" width="650"><tbody><tr><td><p align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><strong><u>PERSONALITY TRAITS: </u></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>1.</strong> <strong>SUPERFICIAL CHARM </strong>-- the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, and slick. Not in the least shy, self-conscious, or afraid to say anything. He never gets tongue-tied and has freed himself from the social conventions about taking turns in talking, for example. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>2. GRANDIOSE SELF-WORTH</strong> -- a grossly inflated view of one's abilities and self-worth, self-assured, opinionated, cocky, a braggart. An arrogant guy who believes he is a superior human being.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>3.</strong> <strong>NEED FOR STIMULATION (PRONENESS TO BOREDOM)</strong> -- an excessive need for novel, thrilling, and exciting stimulation; taking chances and doing things that are risky. Often has low self-discipline in carrying tasks through to completion because he gets bored easily. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>4.</strong> <strong>PATHOLOGICAL LYING </strong>-- can be moderate or high; in moderate form, and will be shrewd, crafty, cunning, sly, and clever (in extreme form, he will be deceptive, deceitful, underhanded, unscrupulous, manipulative, and dishonest).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>5.</strong> <strong>CONNING AND MANIPULATIVENESS</strong> -- the use of deceit and deception to cheat, con, or defraud others for personal gain; distinguished from Item #4 in the degree to which exploitation and callous ruthlessness is present, as reflected in a lack of concern for the feelings and suffering of one's victims.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>6.</strong> <strong>LACK OF REMORSE OR GUILT </strong>-- a lack of feelings or concern for the losses, pain, and suffering of victims; a tendency to be unconcerned, dispassionate, coldhearted, and unempathic. This item is usually demonstrated by a disdain for one's victims.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>7. SHALLOW AFFECT </strong>-- emotional poverty or a limited range or depth of feelings; interpersonal coldness in spite of signs of open gregariousness. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>8. CALLOUSNESS and LACK OF EMPATHY</strong> -- a lack of feelings toward people in general; cold, contemptuous, inconsiderate, and tactless.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>9. PARASITIC LIFESTYLE</strong> -- an intentional, manipulative, selfish, and exploitative financial dependence on others as reflected in a lack of motivation, low self-discipline, and inability to begin or complete responsibilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>10. POOR BEHAVIORAL CONTROLS </strong>-- expressions of irritability, annoyance, impatience, threats, aggression, and verbal abuse; inadequate control of anger and temper; acting hastily.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>11. PROMISCUOUS SEXUAL BEHAVIOR</strong> -- a variety of brief, superficial relations, numerous affairs, and an indiscriminate selection of sexual partners; the maintenance of several relationships at the same time; a history of attempts to sexually coerce others into sexual activity or taking great pride at discussing sexual exploits or conquests.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>12. LACK OF REALISTIC, LONG-TERM GOALS </strong>-- an inability or persistent failure to develop and execute long-term plans and goals; a nomadic existence, aimless, lacking direction in life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><strong><br /> 13. IMPULSIVITY</strong> -- the occurrence of behaviors that are unpremeditated and lack reflection or planning; inability to resist temptation, frustrations, and urges; a lack of deliberation without considering the consequences; foolhardy, rash, unpredictable, erratic, and reckless.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>14. IRRESPONSIBILITY</strong> -- repeated failure to fulfill or honor obligations and commitments; such as not paying bills, defaulting on loans, performing sloppy work, being absent or late to work, failing to honor contractual agreements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>15. FAILURE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWN ACTIONS</strong> -- a failure to accept responsibility for one's actions reflected in low conscientiousness, an absence of dutifulness, antagonistic manipulation, denial of responsibility, and an effort to manipulate others through this denial.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>16. MANY SHORT-TERM RELATIONSHIPS</strong> -- a lack of commitment to a long-term relationship reflected in inconsistent, undependable, and unreliable commitments in life, including marital.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>17. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY </strong>-- behavior problems between the ages of 13-18; mostly behaviors that are crimes or clearly involve aspects of antagonism, exploitation, aggression, manipulation, or a callous, ruthless tough-mindedness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><br /> <strong>18. CRIMINAL VERSATILITY </strong>-- A diversity of types of criminal offenses (regardless if the person has been arrested or convicted for them); taking great pride at getting away with crimes. </span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);" align="left"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Do any of these personality traits describe someone you've dated or are dating?</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">If you answered yes, then you may be as surprised as I was to learn that all 18 traits are actually <span style="color:#ff0000;"><u>"clinical traits" of a sociopath</u> </span>(Source: Psychopathy Checklist-Revised, PCL-R; Hare,1991, 2003</span><span style="font-size:100%;">)</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">...</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"> and IF you've dated guys with these traits, chances are YOU are attracted to or involved with a SOCIOPATH... yikes!<br /> <br /> Now before you freak out too much… I want you to know that you're not alone!<br /> <br /> I too was attracted to these kinds of guys (no wonder my relationships always brought me heartache and pain!)…<br /> <br /> Turns out there's a BIG difference between a "normal" guy you might date and a sociopath (a <span style="color:#ff0000;">sociopath actually has something wrong with their conscience<span style="color:#804040;"> - </span></span>they either don't have one or it's severely fragmented).<br /> <br /> Sociopaths <span style="color:#ff0000;">only care about fulfilling their own needs and desires</span> - selfishness and egocentricity to the extreme. Everything and everybody else is mentally twisted around in their minds as objects to be used in fulfilling their own needs and desires.<br /> <br /> Not surprisingly, <em>parental failure</em> (usually fatherlessness) is the #1 reason why someone develops a sociopathic personality.<br /> <br /> Also interesting are the four distinct types of sociopaths (sound like anyone you've dated?):<br /> <br /> 1) <strong>Commons</strong> are characterized by their <span style="color:#ff0000;">lack of conscience<br /> </span><br /> 2) <strong>Alienated</strong> are characterized by their <span style="color:#ff0000;">inability to love or be loved<br /> </span><br /> 3) <strong>Aggressives</strong> are characterized by a consistent <span style="color:#ff0000;">sadistic streak</span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">4) <strong>Dyssocials</strong> are characterized by an <span style="color:#ff0000;">inability to abide by normal rules</span><br /> <br /> I know, I know... I was shocked the first time I read these too.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Okay, now getting back to MY story...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"> It used to be that when I went out, I'd often find myself attracted to one particular guy (and not necessarily the best looking one in the room) where all we had to do was make eye contact and it was <span style="color:#ff0000;">INSTANT SPARKS</span>… almost like some invisible magnetic energy was drawing us to each other…</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Every time this happened, <span style="color:#ff0000;">I thought what I was feeling was PASSION</span>…or love at first sight... little did I know that I was deeply attracted to sociopathic personality types because of MY OWN dysfunctional psychology.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">You see, although I've never really had any trouble meeting attractive, successful, sweet guys… I usually didn't feel attracted to them. I always found myself saying there's "no passion"… or they were too nice or boring. </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">I now know that <span style="color:#ff0000;">my concept of passion was really my addiction to the wrong type of guys…</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">It turns out I was addicted to emotional highs and lows that sociopaths bombarded me with that keep me hooked... in "normal healthy relationships", there tends to be a more steady emotional ride and you don't feel the intensity of the highs and lows you're used to and, therefore, think there's something wrong or missing.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">I was amazed to learn that <span style="color:#ff0000;">our brains actually become physically addicted to emotional intensity </span>and the more we subject ourselves to roller coaster relationships of hot and cold intensity, the more addicted we get (just like a drug). This happens especially to those of us who grew up with a lot of "dysfunction" in the home.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">And, of course, that's why these encounters always led to unfulfilling relationships where I c<span style="color:#ccffff;"><span style="color:#804040;">onstantly felt anxious, got manipulated and strung along...</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">I didn't understand why this was happening to me and a friend of mine recommended I go see a therapist, so I did. Well, it didn't take long my therapist to reach a very common conclusion – <span style="color:#ff0000;">I had a codependent personality</span> (which apparently explained everything)...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">It turns out that because codependents like to live through or for others, have a strong <span style="color:#ff0000;">need to "fix" people</span> and tend to seek out relationships where we can play a <span style="color:#ff0000;">victim <span style="color:#804040;">role</span></span>… </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">...and because <span style="color:#ff0000;">sociopaths</span> are so full of themselves and </span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">thrive on <span style="color:#ff0000;">controlling and manipulating</span> others, when us codependents and a sociopath get together,<span style="color:#ff0000;"> <strong>it's like nitro and glycerin – BOOM!</strong></span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Bottom line: I knew if I didn't do something about this immediately, I would continue downward on the destructive spiral that I was already on.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Can you </span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"> guess what I did?<br /> <br /> I actually made a vow <u>not</u> to get involved with anyone until I got myself figured out and it was probably the most difficult part of my healing process (Seriously, you have no idea how codependent you really are until try to <u>not</u> be involved with anyone romantically for a while!) </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Now you may be wondering how a nice girl like me developed a codependent personality...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Well, I figured this out too...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">It turns out that it's extremely common for children of alcoholics and addicts to be diagnosed as codependent because <span style="color:#ff0000;">codependency stems from being abandoned (or abused) as a child</span> and alcoholics and addicts essentially abandon their kids for their addictions.<br /> <br />Although I'm not an alcoholic or drug addict, my father did have a drinking problem and that was the likely source for my codependency issues.<br /> <br /> Anyway, </span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">I decided to embark on a journey of self discovery with myself as my sole focus. I went to ALANON (the support group for children of addicts), I read dozens of books, took courses, took up yoga, starting eating healthy, went through a twelve step program… and become empowered and confident by focusing on <span style="color:#ff0000;">fixing myself <span style="color:#804040;">instead of trying to fix everyone but myself</span></span><span style="color:#804040;">. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">I learned so much about myself and what made me tick, but at the same time, I was feeling lonely and for the first time, I really dreamed of being a great relationship... BUT, I realized that you will NEVER have a <span style="color:#ff0000;">normal, healthy relationship</span> unless you<span style="color:#ff0000;"> re-learn</span> how to date.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Think about it, after a lifetime of being codependent, you date like a codependent. Everything you did was to attract the "wrong guy"… and all the traits you were looking for and thought you were attracted to were traits of the "wrong guy"… and even though you may have achieved control over your codependency, you'll continue to put yourself in the same situation because you approach dating as your old codependent self. It would be like an alchoholic fresh out of AA going into a bar every night for a cup of coffee! Not going to work!</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">So how do you start from scratch and "learn" to date all over again, only this time, the healthy way? </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">I eventually found myself feeling ready to try my hand at dating again. Even though I was totally aware of my condition, I was still attracting the jerk/player type! What on earth was I doing wrong? Even with my new self awareness, I couldn't understand why I was back where I started.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">I discussed this with my therapist and she identified that indeed I had to throw out a lifetime of experience and behavior to acquire a new healthy mindset towards dating.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">At first it was a bit daunting, but then I got excited about the concept of starting all over again. I mean, who wouldn't want a<span style="color:#ff0000;"> second chance</span>? </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Well, after reading numerous dating and self help books including <strong>"The Rules", </strong><strong>"He's Just Not That Into You", </strong><strong>"Why You're Still Single"</strong> and "<strong>Why Men Love Bitches</strong>"... one book in particular <em>really stood out</em> from the rest. It's called <strong>"Catch Him and Keep Him" </strong>and it's not your typical guide on how to meet guys. This book reveals incredibly valuable and "original" insights into the differences between the way a man's mind and a woman's mind works when it comes to dating and attraction. It was so "eye opening", it changed my entire mindset about how to approach dating and men...</span></p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"></span><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);font-size:100%;color:#804040;" >The minute I started reading Christian Carter's book, it was as if this book was written just for <em>me</em>. It completely blew me away! Everything he wrote just made sense. There's just too much to explain here, so I've posted one of his newsletters on my site so you can see for yourself what I mean: <a href="http://www.takebackyourheart.com/sample.htm">read sample newsletter</a></span></div> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">You have to agree, it's a totally different approach than just relying on your heart and your urges. And the fact that it's written by a guy makes it even that much more "eye opening". It really helped me change my approach to dating, and I'm happy to say, I've met and fallen in love with Michael - a wonderful and beautiful man who treats me really well. </span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Yes, I still feel sometimes like I don't deserve him. I've shared all of these things with him and he accepts me faults and all. So I want you to know that there really is hope...</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Based</span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"> on my experience, here are the <u>three critical steps</u> you must take to eliminate these "dead ends" from your life :</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">1) <strong>Get Out Of The "Denial"</strong> <strong>And Out Of Your "Situation"</strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">:<br />It's time to be honest with yourself and admit you are caught in this cycle of destructive behavior. Then you have to make a promise of zero-contact with any romantic involvement until you get yourself straightened out.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">2) <strong>Seek Expert Help:<br /> </strong></span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">There are many resources available to you at little or no cost. Therapy is the best way to go as well as support groups such as Alanon and Codependents Anonymous. It's way too hard to heal without an objective, qualified, and non-judgmental help. Once you feel strong enough to date again, its time to…</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">3) <strong>Change Your Approach:<br /> </strong>The definition of insanity is when continue the same approach over and over again expecting a different result. When would NOW be good time to change your approach to relationships and learn how to date the "healthy" way?<br /> <br /> </span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Bottom Line: </span><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">If you want to break the cycle of dating "Mr. Wrong" so you can finally find "Mr. Right", I highly recommend you download this ebook: <a href="http://www.takebackyourheart.com/catchhimandkeephim">CatchHimAndKeepHim.com</a> and re-learn your approach to dating just like I did.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Okay, I gotta run... I'm busy writing some more stuff to share on this site soon.</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">Your friend,</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;">- Kiki</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif; background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#804040;"><strong>P.S.</strong> Feel free to CONTACT ME at <a href="mailto:kiki@TakeBackYourHeart.com">kiki@TakeBackYourHeart.com</a> if you have any stories you'd like to share. 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All except one time I chose the one friend that no one liked. Almost always did they all end up being friends...unfortunately, they always turned against me...and though it hurt...and still does...I have no regrets (except for the time I abandoned the lonely friend) because I did the right thing. I can be proud of what kind of person I was and that feeling is everlasting. When I dissed the friend for the crowd I regret it to this day, that feeling is everlasting too.<br /><br />What if you were the "odd" one and someone else was asking this question about you? <br /><br />As long as you choose to be part of society you will be plagued with the dilemmas of peer pressure. What you need to ask yourself is what kind of person do you want to become. Do you want to live a life in the shadow of what "others" may think of you? Here is some to think about. "You" have to be with "you" all the time. "You" can only be sure of what "you" think or feel. If "you" are not "you" then how will you ever know if anyone likes "you" or they just like that "you" do what ever they want.<br /><br />I've always been myself and no one else and its served me well. I always try to defend the victims of peer pressure and in the end deep down inside those pressuring others are just as lost as you are. People feed on hate, fear and misery it makes them feel superior. But no one is.<br /><br />If you want to be friends with this person be friends with them. If the crowd dis likes you then were they really your friend?<br /><br />I know its hard so just be nice to everyone, be yourself and build yourself up without it being at the expense of someone else. </p> <div id="action-pallete-container-20070201050402AAMmo6v_0f30f66fc86cce53e3a3756af8324bd1aa" class="action-pallete-container answer"> <div id="action-pallete-20070201050402AAMmo6v_0f30f66fc86cce53e3a3756af8324bd1aa" class="action-pallete answer"> <div id="rating-area-20070201050402AAMmo6v_0f30f66fc86cce53e3a3756af8324bd1aa" class="rating-area inactive"> <div class="border-left"> <img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/geo/advan/spacer.gif" class="spacer" /> </div> <div title="You can not rate your own answer" class="rating positive"> <div> <span>0</span><img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/geo/advan/spacer.gif" class="spacer" /> </div> </div> <div class="separator"> <img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/geo/advan/spacer.gif" class="spacer" /> </div> <div class="border-right"> <img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/geo/advan/spacer.gif" class="spacer" /> </div> </div></div></div> <p class="ks-question-answer-container" id="askers-rating"> <strong>Asker's Rating:</strong> <img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sch/gr2/ratestar_filled2.gif" height="12" width="12" /> <img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sch/gr2/ratestar_filled2.gif" height="12" width="12" /> <img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sch/gr2/ratestar_filled2.gif" height="12" width="12" /> <img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sch/gr2/ratestar_filled2.gif" height="12" width="12" /> <img src="http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/us/sch/gr2/ratestar_open2.gif" height="12" width="12" /> <br /> ThaNKs A loT to All Of you Who Answered!!! you heLPed me alot!!! </p> </td></tr> </tbody></table><br /></p> <table class="blogContentInfo" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td><img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0143034367.01.THUMBZZZ.jpg" border="0" /></td> <td> Currently reading : <br /><a href="http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog&pop=1&ping=1" target="_blank" onmouseover="window.status='Buddha';return true;" onmouseout="window.status='';return true;"><strong>Buddha</strong></a> <br /> By Karen Armstrong <br />Release date: By 28 September, 2004 </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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There is no federal agency with regulatory authority or oversight of the US voting machine industry.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">3. The vice-president of Diebold and the president of ES&S are brothers.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">4. The chairman and CEO of Diebold is a major Bush campaign organizer and donor who wrote in 2003 that he was "</span><i style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">committed to helping Ohio deliver its electoral votes to the president next year.</i><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">"</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">5. 35% of ES&S is owned by Republican Senator Chuck Hagel, who became Senator based on votes counted by ES&S machines.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">6. Republican Senator Chuck Hagel, a long-time friend of the Bush family, was caught lying about his ownership of ES&S by the Senate Ethics Committee.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">7. Senator Chuck Hagel was on a short list of George W. Bush's vice- presidential candidates.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">8. ES&S is the largest voting machine manufacturer in the US and counts almost 60% of all US votes.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">9. Diebold's new touch screen voting machines have no paper trail of any votes. In other words, there is no way to verify that the data coming out of the machine is the same as what was legitimately put in by voters.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">10. Diebold also makes ATMs, checkout scanners, and ticket machines, all of which log each transaction and can generate a paper trail.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">11. Diebold is based in Ohio.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">12. Diebold employs 5 convicted felons as developers. These are the people who write the voting machine computer code.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">13. Diebold's Senior Vice-President, Jeff Dean, was convicted of 23 counts of felony theft in the first degree.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">14. Diebold Senior Vice-President Jeff Dean was convicted of planting back doors in his software and using a "high degree of sophistication" to evade detection over a period of 2 years.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">15. None of the international election observers were allowed in the polls in Ohio.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">16. California banned the use of Diebold machines because the security was so bad. Despite Diebold's claims that the audit logs could not be hacked, a chimpanzee was able to do it! (See the movie at </span><a style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)" href="http://blackboxvoting.org/baxter/baxterVPR.mov" target="_blank">http://blackboxvoting.org/baxter/baxterVPR.mov</a><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">.)</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">17. 30% of all US votes are carried out on unverifiable touch screen voting machines with no paper trail. 18. Bush's Help America Vote Act of 2002 has as its goal to replace all machines with the new electronic touch screen systems with no paper trail.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">18. All -- not some -- but all the voting machine errors detected and reported went in favor of Bush or Republican candidates.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">19. The governor of the state of Florida, Jeb Bush, is the President's brother.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">20. Major statistical voting oddities (odds on the order of 250 million to 1!) -- again always favoring Bush -- have been mathematically demonstrated by experts.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Such amazing odds, the equivalent of statistical miracles these were. Was it God? Or was it Diebold...? </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:geneva,verdana;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51);font-family:courier new;" ><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Here's just a few source</span>s:</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,51);font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >1.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/042804Landes/042804landes.html" target="_blank">http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/042804Landes/042804landes.html</a><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diebold" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diebold</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >2.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.commondreams.org/views02/0916-04.htm" target="_blank">http://www.commondreams.org/views02/0916-04.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/042804Landes/042804landes.html" target="_blank">http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/042804Landes/042804landes.html</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >3.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.americanfreepress.net/html/private_company.html" target="_blank">http://www.americanfreepress.net/html/private_company.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/042804Landes/042804landes.html" target="_blank">http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/042804Landes/042804landes.html</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >4.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/28/sunday/main632436.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/28/sunday/main632436.shtml</a><br /><a href="http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1647886" target="_blank">http://www.wishtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1647886</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >5.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.motherjones.com/commentary/columns/2004/03/03_200.html" target="_blank">http://www.motherjones.com/commentary/columns/2004/03/03_200.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/031004Fitrakis/031004fitrakis.html" target="_blank">http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/031004Fitrakis/031004fitrakis.html</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >6.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.blackboxvoting.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=26" target="_blank">http://www.blackboxvoting.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=26</a><br /><a href="http://www.hillnews.com/news/012903/hagel.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.hillnews.com/news/012903/hagel.aspx</a><br /><a href="http://www.onlisareinsradar.com/archives/000896.php" target="_blank">http://www.onlisareinsradar.com/archives/000896.php</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >7.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/2000/00_28/b3689130.htm" target="_blank">http://www.businessweek.com/2000/00_28/b3689130.htm</a><br /><a href="http://theindependent.com/stories/052700/new_hagel27.html" target="_blank">http://theindependent.com/stories/052700/new_hagel27.html</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >8.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.essvote.com/HTML/about/about.html" target="_blank">http://www.essvote.com/HTML/about/about.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/042804Landes/042804landes.html" target="_blank">http://www.onlinejournal.com/evoting/042804Landes/042804landes.html</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >9.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0225-05.htm" target="_blank">http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0225-05.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.itworld.com/Tech/2987/041020evotestates/pfindex.html" target="_blank">http://www.itworld.com/Tech/2987/041020evotestates/pfindex.html</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >10.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0225-05.htm" target="_blank">http://www.commondreams.org/views04/0225-05.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.diebold.com/solutions/default.htm" target="_blank">http://www.diebold.com/solutions/default.htm</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >11.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.diebold.com/aboutus/ataglance/default.htm" target="_blank">http://www.diebold.com/aboutus/ataglance/default.htm</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >12.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.wired.com/news/evote/0,2645,61640,00.html" target="_blank">http://www.wired.com/news/evote/0,2645,61640,00.html</a><br /><a href="http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2004/10/301469.shtml" target="_blank">http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2004/10/301469.shtml</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >13.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.chuckherrin.com/HackthevoteFAQ.htm#how" target="_blank">http://www.chuckherrin.com/HackthevoteFAQ.htm#how</a><br /><a href="http://www.blackboxvoting.org/bbv_chapter-8.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.blackboxvoting.org/bbv_chapter-8.pdf</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >14</span><span style="font-size:85%;">.<br /><a href="http://www.chuckherrin.com/HackthevoteFAQ.htm#how" target="_blank">http://www.chuckherrin.com/HackthevoteFAQ.htm#how</a><br /><a href="http://www.blackboxvoting.org/bbv_chapter-8.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.blackboxvoting.org/bbv_chapter-8.pdf</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >15.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.globalexchange.org/update/press/2638.html" target="_blank">http://www.globalexchange.org/update/press/2638.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/10/26/loc_elexoh.html" target="_blank">http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/10/26/loc_elexoh.html</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >16.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://wired.com/news/evote/0,2645,63298,00.html" target="_blank">http://wired.com/news/evote/0,2645,63298,00.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4874190" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4874190</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >17.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/28/sunday/main632436.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/28/sunday/main632436.shtml</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >18.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.wired.com/news/evote/0,2645,65757,00.html" target="_blank">http://www.wired.com/news/evote/0,2645,65757,00.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.yuricareport.com/ElectionAftermath04/ThreeResearchStudiesBushIsOut.htm" target="_blank">http://www.yuricareport.com/ElectionAftermath04/ThreeResearchStudiesBushIsOut.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.rise4news.net/extravotes.html" target="_blank">http://www.rise4news.net/extravotes.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.ilcaonline.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=950" target="_blank">http://www.ilcaonline.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=950</a><br /><a href="http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00227.htm" target="_blank">http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/HL0411/S00227.htm</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >19.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/news/local/7628725.htm" target="_blank">http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/news/local/7628725.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10544-2004Oct29.html" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A10544-2004Oct29.html</a><br /><br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0);font-size:85%;" >20.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><a href="http://www.yuricareport.com/ElectionAftermath04/ThreeResearchStudiesBushIsOut.htm" target="_blank">http://www.yuricareport.com/ElectionAftermath04/ThreeResearchStudiesBushIsOut.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.computerworld.com/governmenttopics/government/policy/story/0,10801,97614,00.html" target="_blank">http://www.computerworld.com/governmenttopics/government/policy/story/0,10801,97614,00.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.americanfreepress.net/html/tens_of_thousands.html" target="_blank">http://www.americanfreepress.net/html/tens_of_thousands.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/1106-30.htm" target="_blank">http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/1106-30.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.consortiumnews.com/2004/110904.html" target="_blank">http://www.consortiumnews.com/2004/110904.html</a><br /><a href="http://uscountvotes.org/" target="_blank">http://uscountvotes.org/</a> </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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This is roughly 3 times as many as were killed and wounded in World War One, and is comparable to WWII losses, yet this modern plague has slipped down the memory hole. </st1:country-region></p> <p>Mueller said the flu started as a US army bacteriological warfare weapon that somehow infected US army ranks at Camp Riley KS in March 1918, and spread around the world. He says that it "got out of control" but we cannot discount the horrible possibility that the "Spanish Flu" was a deliberate elite depopulation measure, and that it could be used again. Researchers have found <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4308872.stm">connections </a>between it and the current "Bird Flu." </p> <p>There was nothing "Spanish" about this flu. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_flu">According to Wikipedia</a>: "In the U.S., about 28% of the population suffered, and 500,000 to 675,000 died. In Britain 200,000 died; in France more than 400,000. Entire villages perished in Alaska and southern Africa. In Australia an estimated 10,000 people died and in the Fiji Islands, 14% of the population died during only two weeks, and in Western Samoa 22%. An estimated 17 million died in India, about 5% of India's population at the time. In the Indian Army, almost 22% of troops who caught the disease died of it." </p> <p>"Indeed, <em>symptoms in 1918 were so unusual</em> that initially influenza was misdiagnosed as dengue, cholera, or typhoid. One observer wrote, "One of the most striking of the complications was hemorrhage from mucous membranes, especially from the nose, stomach, and intestine. Bleeding from the ears and petechial hemorrhages in the skin also occurred. ...Another unusual feature of this pandemic was that it mostly killed young adults, with 99% of pandemic influenza deaths occurring in people under 65 and more than half in young adults 20 to 40 years old. This is unusual since influenza is normally most deadly to the very young (under age 2) and the very old (over age 70). 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They told him that the "so-called double blow virus" (i.e. Spanish Flu) was developed and used during the 1914 war. </p> <p>"But," according to Mueller, "it got out of control and instead of killing the Germans who had surrendered by then, it turned back on you, and nearly everybody else." ("<em>Gestapo Chief: The 1948 CIA Interrogation of Heinrich Mueller</em>" Vol. 2 by Gregory Douglas, p. 106) Actually the Armistice took place Aug 11, 1918.<br /> <br /> The interrogator, James Kronthal, the CIA Bern Station Chief asked Mueller to explain "double blow virus." It reminds me of AIDS.<br /> <br /> Mueller: "I am not a doctor, you understand, but the 'double-blow' referred to a virus, or actually a pair of them that worked like a prize fighter. The first blow attacked the immune system and made the victim susceptible, fatally so, to the second blow which was a form of pneumonia...[Schreiber told me] a British scientist actually developed it...Now you see why such things are insanity. These things can alter themselves and what starts out as a limited thing can change into something really terrible."<br /> <br /> The subject of the Spanish Flu arose in the context of a discussion of typhus. The Nazis deliberately introduced typhus into Russian POW camps and, along with starvation, killed about three million men. The typhus spread to Auschwitz and other concentration camps with Russian and Polish POWS.<br /> <br /> In the context of the Cold War, Mueller says: "If Stalin invades Europe...a little disease here and there would wipe out Stalin's hoards and leave everything intact. Besides, a small bottle of germs is so much cheaper than an atom bomb, isn't it? Why you could hold more soldiers in your hand than Stalin could possibly command and you don’t have to feed them clothes them or supply them with munitions. On the other hand, the threat of war...does wonders... for the economy." (108) </p> <p>Is Mueller credible? In my opinion he is. Gregory Douglas apparently is a pseudonym for his nephew with whom he left his papers. Normally a hoax would not run to thousands of pages. The Interrogation is 800 pages. The Memoirs are 250 pages. The microfilmed Archive apparently covers 850,000 pages. Finally, the material I have read is incredibly well informed, consistent and full of plausible revelations .<br /> <br /> <strong>CONCLUSION<br /> </strong><br /> The "Elite" cult has made no secret of its desire to decrease the world population. (See Alan Stang, <a href="http://www.etherzone.com/2006/stang112406.shtml">Population Extermination: How Will it be Done?</a> )<br /> <br /> It's possible that World War One was a disappointment to the Elite in terms of the numbers killed. Whether the "Spanish Flu" was deliberate or not, we cannot say. But apparently the US Army has <a href="http://www.rense.com/general36/history.htm">a record of experimenting</a> with drugs/chemicals/bacteria on unwary soldiers. Did such an experiment get "out of control" at Fort Riley? </p> <p>So far the Bird Flu has only killed 160 people since 2003. Is it a harbinger of something more deadly? Hopefully it isn't but we should be mindful of the shocking precedent set by the 1918 Influenza Pandemic.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="font-size:100%;">"<a href="http://www.etherzone.com/">Published originally at EtherZone.com</a> : republication allowed with this notice and hyperlink intact." </span></p> <p align="center"><a style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);" href="http://www.etherzone.com/cgi-bin/bnb/zonecast.cgi"><small><strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Mail this article to a friend(s) in two clicks!</span></strong></small></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Please help out and trying to preserve as many good teachers as I can.Please help out and take a few minuts to save f asave this program...Please Please Please just take a moment to read it...then another to make a difference.<br /><br />Dear Birmingham High School Parents, Parents of Humanitas Students, Students, Community Members, and Alumni that sucs..<br /><br /> <br /><br />We are writing to you to assist us in removing the principal of Birmingham High School. Marsha Coates has been the principal of this school for two years now and she has hurt thousands of students and faculty members with her callous and unprofessional behavior. Before coming to Birmingham High School she had never been a principal or assistant principal. Her inexperience and malicious behavior has created a soulless environment for our students. The school is in total chaos; students dislike what is happening to them; teachers are leaving in record numbers and a very special program, Humanitas, has been decimated. We need your help to end this terrible period.<br /><br /> <br /><br />In order to remove a principal, the community, in large numbers, must contact her immediate supervisor who is Jean Brown and our local school board member, who is Jon Lauritzen. Mr. Lauritzen is elected by us and will be very nervous about being kicked out of office by his constituency. Therefore, he needs to hear your displeasure with Marsha Coates.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Local District 1<br />6621 Balboa Blvd<br />Lake Balboa, Ca 91406<br /> Superintendent Jean B. Brown <br />Phone: 818/654-3600 <br />Fax: 818/881-6728<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />LAUSD SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER<br /><br />JON LAURITZEN<br /> Dist. 3<br /> jon.lauritzen@lausd.net<br /> 213-241-6386<br />Fax: 213-241-8979<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />What follows are the actions taken by Ms. Coates in chronological order directed against the Humanitas Honors Program. When you are done reading this inventory, you will begin to understand how her actions were malicious, spiteful, and unprofessional. <br /><br /> <br /><br />1.<br /><br />In August, 2005, before the first day of school, Ms. Coates, in one of her first acts as a principal, told Dr. Liberman and Robert Leight that things were not going to be the same for Humanitas, and that the "perks" were over. When asked what "perks" she meant, she told them it meant common conference periods and anything else the "rest of the faculty perceived to be unfair." So at no time were her judgments based on what she experienced herself, but rather on the perceptions of others. This was a pattern to be repeated several times over the year. Had she explored this just a tad further, or even thought about it, she would understand that common conference is a necessity for Humanitas, the prototype of the much-touted smaller learning communities. At the time, Humanitas was the only interdisciplinary, project based, thematically taught program. In most ways, it still is the only one.<br /><br /> <br /><br />2.<br /><br />Marsha Coates' next policy decision that affected the Humanitas honors program was to overturn a decision about the SAS(The other honors program at BHS) and Humanitas counselor being the same person. After much discussion, Dr. Lasiter, Mr. Krog (former head counselor), and the Humanitas department decided that the SAS and Humanitas counselor should be the same PERSON in order to best serve both sets of students. Students could then be counseled into the type of learning that best suited them. So after years of problems balancing the issues of the two programs, Dr. Lasiter, having written a dissertation on Humanitas, an experienced counselor and administrator, and two teachers who had worked in the program for years, had finally found a resolution. Ms. Coates' decision had no philosophical or practical basis. At the time it was thought the decision ignorant and impulsive; in light of so many other things that transpired, it was the beginning of many malicious acts.<br /><br /> <br /><br />3.<br /><br />The Humanitas program brought biology into the program and Dr. Lasiter had assigned its teacher a biology room. It seemed ethical to give her the correct room and to have her Humanitas classes scheduled with Humanitas students only. Instead she was given a small math classroom without adequate tables and a math teacher was given her biology room. Her Humanitas classes had other students enrolled in them even though this precluded teaming adequately with the rest of the 9th grade team. It took a conscientious custodian to see that the room assignments were unsafe, and rectify at least that part of the situation.<br /><br />When the semester finally began, the following events took place: School year 2005/2006<br /><br /> <br /><br />4.<br /><br />Humanitas is honors because it is taught on an honors level, taking students of average ability, students new to English, and students with socio-economic depravations, and educating them so that they can compete with other college-bound students. These students obviously need help and encouragement and in years past, they have received this from their teachers, principals, and counselors. Counselors and administrators no longer provide this, especially under Ms. Coates' leadership. Instead, when some Humanitas students wanted to leave the program, unlike previous administrators who encouraged the students to stay, she told Ms. Long, the head counselor, to let them out without any type of discussion. This behavior runs counter to what one would think educators should do. Making matters worse, it became nearly impossible to recruit for Humanitas. The administration made it very difficult to get any kids into the program and the ones who wanted in were quite often programmed into different classes even though they wanted Humanitas. <br /><br /> <br /><br />5.<br /><br />A few weeks before the winter recess, Ms. Coates, in passing comments to Ms. Burnett and Mr. Leight, said that the 12th grade Humanitas classes might be closed 2nd semester because the numbers were low, even though the size of the individual classes were equal to other honors and AP classes. Mr. Leight and Ms. Burnett wrote a letter before the winter break asking that if she were going to do this, could she please let the teachers know before the break so they could lesson plan for the new classes and restructure the senior Humanitas classes. They received no reply to this note until Robert Leight contacted Mr. Ruben at District I. A week before the new semester started, five weeks after the original note, Ms. Coates apologized disingenuously for not getting back to them, but said she had misplaced the note in her abundant paperwork. At this time she finally told them that she was collapsing the classes. What this suggests is that Ms. Coates doesn't care about teachers (lesson planning), or kids (teachers being prepared to teach them and damaging a teamed program). <br /><br /> <br /><br />6.<br /><br />Ms. Coates lied to Mr. Ruben, at a parent/news/community meeting regarding the numbers of senior Humanitas students. She asserted repeatedly that there were only 18 students whereas there were 36. <br /><br />i. Upon talking to Mr. Ruben in yet another conversation, it appears that Ms. Coates misled him in two areas. First, she told him there were only 18 senior Humanitas students, which was patently false. There were 36 and would have been more if the students who wanted to leave met a united front.<br /><br />ii. Secondly she told Mr. Ruben that Humanitas students were kicked out once their grades went down. Once more, as Mr. Leight explained to Mr. Ruben, nothing could be further from the truth. We have many students who have failed many sections of Humanitas and are still with us. Failing a Humanitas class has never resulted in the removal of a student. <br /><br />iii. She repeated this lie in the community meeting<br /><br /> <br /><br />7.<br /><br />It became clear to the Humanitas teachers that Ms. Coates' actions were personal when Mr. Leight and Dr. Liberman met with then Assistant Principal, Mrs. CJ Foss, just prior to her leaving to accept a promotion. She explained to Dr. Liberman and Mr. Leight that the reason Ms. Coates was treating the Humanitas teachers this way was due to the fact that the previous year, when Dr. Lasiter was still principal and Ms. Coates was an AP, she felt that the Humanitas teachers undermined her authority by going to the principal regarding issues she didn't understand. The Humanitas teachers were quite dumbfounded that anyone would be that vindictive, especially in view of the harm this does to students. Mr. Leight and Dr. Liberman explained to Mrs. Foss that Ms. Coates had ideas that were not conducive to Humanitas, and that really, she was not familiar enough with the program to understand what her suggestions might do. Mrs. Foss said that, she wanted Mr. Leight and Dr. Liberman to try to understand Ms. Coates' motives for being malicious. Indeed, they had heard this from two other sources, but Mrs. Foss removed all doubt. <br /><br /> <br /><br />8.<br /><br />Mr. Leight had taught Advance Placement Government for eight years at BHS with one of the highest pass rates in the city. After stopping it for one year Ms. Coates brought it back and did not let Mr. Leight teach the class even though he had seniority, had taught it successfully for eight years, has a masters in United States history, and had even told Ms. Coates that if she wanted he would lower his expectations if she just wanted high numbers. Ms. Coates would not have it.<br /><br /> <br /><br />9.<br /><br />Now this brings us to the events which have taken place at BHS this school year 2006/2007. Ms. Coates decided to break up the school into smaller learning communities and move teachers into new classrooms. Many individuals told her it would not work and it hasn't. It has resulted in mass chaos. Kids have been misprogrammed by the hundreds. Teachers have left in droves because of the callous and unprofessionalism of this new principal.<br /><br /> <br /><br />10.<br /><br />With respect to the Humanitas Program, the attacks continued even though it was the best small learning community at BHS. Upon coming back to school, Ms. Burnett, one of two longtime 12th grade Humanitas teachers was removed from this position. This was awful because it takes years of planning together to make a successful teaching partnership. <br /><br /> <br /><br />11.<br /><br />Ms. Coates removed biology and the biology teacher from the Humanitas Program. Since then, the Humanitas Biology teacher has left the school along with many others.<br /><br /> <br /><br />12.<br /><br />Ms. Coates collapsed the 11th grade Humanitas classes just as she did the 12th grade the year before. Now Dr. Liberman teaches the 11th graders periods 1 and 6 and the history teacher only has one class of Humanitas period 2. The whole idea of Humanitas is to have both teachers in the same room teaching the students for 2 hours together. Ms. Coates has totally destroyed all aspects of what made this program the greatest program in the world.<br /><br /> <br /><br />13.<br /><br />After having a meeting with the Humanitas parents, a meeting it must be added where both the principal and assistant principal Fern Somoza spoke in a disrespectful and derogatory manner to the parents, Ms. Coates promised to once more help Humanitas. This was a common behavior by this principal. She says that she is trying to help Humanitas to her superiors and to the parents and yet when the pressure lessens she continues her attack. For those who attended the principal's meeting, that night assistant principal Fern Somoza said that the administration had nothing to do with Mr. Leight not attending the meeting and later we found out that it was assistant principal Fern Somoza who had suggested that he not attend.<br /><br /> <br /><br />14.<br /><br />Within just a few days of having the meeting with the parents, Ms. Coates began her attack on the 9th grade Humanitas Program. Ms. Tingley, one of the 9th grade Humanitas English teachers, had twelve students in her English class. The head counselor Ms. Long decided this class was too small to be supported and must be closed, even though other English classes of that size remain untouched. Ms. Tingley's students were dispersed to the other teachers in the 9th grade team and Ms. Tingley was assigned her conference period during the time when the 9th grade Humanitas students receive instruction, thus breaking up the 9th grade team of teachers. Now when the students meet all together, they are missing a teacher's support which means that the students receive less individualized attention. <br /><br /> <br /><br />15.<br /><br />Of course, there are so many more tragic blunders and malicious acts perpetrated by this Principal and two of her Assistant Principals Fern Somoza and Ms. Long, but this list would become a tragic novel. <br /><br /> <br /><br />I hope this shows the current situation in its proper light, as the latest in a series of actions meant to hurt Humanitas despite rhetoric to the contrary. <br /><br /> <br /><br />The students at Birmingham High School need your help desperately. Please contact the two main individuals listed above and have your voices heard. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Please E-mail this letter to all those who will be interested in solving this terrible situation. <br /><br /> <br /><br />Thank you for your time and consideration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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The Russians used a pencil.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > All radios in North Korea have been rigged so listeners can only receive a North Korean government station. The United States recently announced plans to smuggle $2,000,000 worth of small radios into the country so North Koreans can get a taste of (what their government calls) "rotten imperialist reactionary culture".<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Physicists have already performed a simple type of teleportation, transferring the quantum characteristics of one atom onto another atom at a different location.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >A woman was chewing what was left of her chocolate bar when she entered a Metro station in Washington DC. She was arrested and handcuffed; eating is prohibited in Metro stations.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > As part of a charity event, 500 cats were spayed and neutered in the cafeteria of an elementary school. School was cancelled for days and $10,000 was spent on cleaning and sterilizing the room.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > The United States has five percent of the world's population, but twenty-five percent of the world's prison population.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><br />A house in Baghdad worth $15,000 before the Iraq war now sells for $120,000 to $150,000.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > In 2004, one in six girls in the United States enter puberty at age 8. A hundred years ago, only one in a hundred entered puberty that early.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >So far, Congress has authorized $152,600,000,000 for the Iraq war. This is enough to build over 17,500 elementary schools.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Americans take an average of just ten days per year vacation. In France, the law guarantees everyone five weeks of vacation, and most full-time workers get two full months vacation.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > The IRS admits that one in five people who call their help line get the wrong answer to their question.<br /><br />20% of Americans think that the sun orbits around the Earth.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > There is a new television show on a British cable called "Watching Paint Dry". Viewers watch in real-time. Gloss, semi-gloss, matte, satin, you name it. Then viewers vote out their least favorite.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >French author Michel Thaler published a 233 page novel which has no verbs.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > David Bowie thinks he is being stalked by someone who is dressed like a giant pink rabbit. Bowie has noticed the fan at several recent concerts, but he became alarmed when he got on a plane and the bunny was on board.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Almost 20% of the billions of dollars American taxpayers are spending to rebuild Iraq are lost to theft, kickbacks and corruption.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > More than 8,100 US troops are still listed as missing in action from the Korean war.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > In 1965, auditions were held for the "Monkees" TV show. Some of the people who responded (but were not hired) were Stephen Stills, Harry Nilsson, Paul Williams and Charles Manson.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > 71% of office workers stopped on the street for a survey agreed to give up their computer passwords in exchange for a chocolate bar.<br /><br />George W. Bush and John Kerry are 16th cousins, three times removed.<br /><br />If current trends continue, Medicare costs will absorb 51% of all income tax revenues by 2042.<br /><br />The prison system is the largest supplier of mental health services in America, with 250,000 Americans with mental illness living there.<br /><br />Newest trend in the Netherlands: Tiny jewels implanted directly into the eye.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Researchers have found that doctors who spend at least three hours a week playing video games make about 37% fewer mistakes in laparoscopic surgery than surgeons who didn't play video games.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > World War II veterans are now dying at the rate of about 1,100 each day.<br /><br />George W. Bush is probably going to be the eighth president in US history to have completed a term in office without ever having issued a single veto.<br /><br />A deployed air bag adds as much as $2,000 to the cost of repairing a vehicle. That's enough for insurance companies to often declare the car "totaled".<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><br />Life Savers got their shape by a malfunctioning machine, which mistakenly punched a hole in the center of each candy.<br /><br />SUV sales are up 18% in the first quarter of 2004 vs. the same period of 2003, even though gas prices are skyrocketing. Consumer surveys show that gas prices would have to hit $3.75 per gallon before there will be any real impact on SUV sales.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Jimmy Carter once reported a UFO in Georgia.<br /><br />There are 150,000,000 cell phones in use in the United States, more than one per every two human beings in the country.<br /><br />A Boeing 767 airliner is made of 3,100,000 separate parts.<br /><br />The average child recognizes over 200 company logos by the time he enters first grade.<br /><br />Last December, the House of Representatives earmarked $50,000,000 to create an indoor rain forest in Iowa.<br /><br />Amusement park attendance goes up after a fatal accident. It seems many people want to ride upon the same ride that killed someone.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > For every ton of fish that is caught in all the oceans on our planet, there are three tons of garbage dumped into the oceans.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > In 1991, the average bra size in the United States was 34B. Today it's 36C.<br /><br /> <span style="font-size:85%;">U.K. telecom provider Telewest Broadband is testing a device that hooks to your PC and wafts a scent when certain e-mails arrive.<br /><br /> </span>The average North Korean 7-year-old is almost three inches shorter than the average South Korean 7-year-old.<br /><br />In 1993, David McLean developed lung cancer. He died on October 12, 1995. McLean's death made him the second Marlboro Man to die of lung cancer. Another actor, Wayne McLaren, died in 1992 at the age of 51 from lung cancer.<br /><br />There is a bar in London that sells vaporized vodka, which is inhaled instead of sipped.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > In an effort to encourage the use of nuclear energy, the United States lent highly enriched uranium to countries all over the world between 1950 and 1988. Enough weapons-grade material to make 1,000 nuclear bombs has still not been returned by such countries as Pakistan, Iran, Israel and South Africa.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Every year, 2700 surgical patients go home from the hospital with metal tools, sponges, and other objects left inside them. In 2000, 57 people died as a result of these mistakes.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Eleven top executives of the Direct Marketing Association (the telemarketers' group that is trying to kill the federal "Do Not Call" list) have registered for the list themselves.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > In 2003, the Transportation Security Administration dropped a requirement that air marshals pass a marksmanship test. Some applicants were even hired after they repeatedly shot flight attendants in mock hijacking episodes.<br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><br />As of January 2004, the United States economy now borrows $1,500,000,000 each day from foreign investors.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >During Bill Clinton's entire eight year presidency, he only sent two e-mails. One was to John Glenn when he was aboard the space shuttle, and the other was a test of the e-mail system.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Albert Einstein never knew how to drive a car.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > The Mars Rover "Spirit" is powered by six small motors the size of "C" batteries. It has a top speed of 0.1 mph.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Microsoft threatened 17 year old Mike Rowe with a lawsuit after the young man launched a website named MikeRoweSoft.com.<br /><br />As of January 1, 2004, the population of the United States increases by one person every 12 seconds. There is a birth every eight seconds, an immigrant is added every 25 seconds, but a death every 13 seconds.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >The chance that you will die on the way to buy your lottery ticket is greater than the chance of you winning the big prize in most lotteries.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > An average of 100 people choke to death on ball point pens each year.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><br />Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.<br /><br />The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > The Bible has been translated into Klingon.<br /><br />Toto was paid $125 per week while filming the "Wizard of Oz".<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Fidgeting can burn about 350 calories a day.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > To help reduce budget deficits, several states have begun reducing the amount of food served to prison inmates. In Texas, the number of daily calories served to prisoners was cut by 300, saving the state $6,000,000 per year.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><big><strong style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> Pope John Paul II is the world's Scrabble champion in the over-70 category.<br /><br /></span></strong></big></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Ted Turner owns 5% of New Mexico.<br /><br />Over 8 years, this happened 284 times: "Cosmo" Kramer went through Jerry Seinfeld's apartment door.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >There are more 100 dollar bills in Russia currently than there are in the United States.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Pope John Paul II was named an "Honorary Harlem Globetrotter" in 2000.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><br />It is believed that Shakespeare was 46 around the time that the King James Version of the Bible was written. In Psalms 46, the 46th word from the first word is "shake" and the 46th word from the last word is "spear"<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Point Roberts in Washington State is cut off from the rest of the state by British Columbia, Canada. If you wish to travel from Point Roberts to the rest of the state or vice versa, you must pass through Canada, including both Canadian and U.S. customs.<br /><br />The Pentagon in Washington, D. C. has five sides, five stories, and five acres in the middle.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Newborn babies are given to the wrong mother in the hospital 12 times a day worldwide.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Each year, over 1,000,000 people fail to itemize out the mortgage interest deduction on their income taxes. Last year, this amounted to $473,000,000 in taxes.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > In 1998, more fast-food employees were murdered on the job than police officers.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > If you know a millionaire who happens to be married, what is the most likely profession of his wife? She's probably a teacher.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > Al Capone's business card said he was a used furniture dealer.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > In all three Godfather films, when you see oranges, there is a death (or a very close call) coming up soon.<br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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