Month: April 2010
Venice Beach Glass House
Buy Oxytocin: Cuddle And Bonding Hormones
National Public Radio (NPR), New York Times, WebMD and other websites have been running a lot of articles recently on new discoveries related to the hormone Oxytocin. Studies are showing that Oxytocin causes people to trust and bond with other far more easily. For example, one study by scientist Dr. Paul Zak showed that college students who had the bonding hormone Oxytocin squirted into their nostrils were 80% more likely to give money to strangers.… read more “Buy Oxytocin: Cuddle And Bonding Hormones”
Sports is Like a War Without the Killing
Ted Turner has a famous quote: “Sports is Like a War Without the Killing”.
Is it true?
Ben Roethlisberger, Kobe Bryant, and Mike Tyson, all among the greatest in their respective sports, show that is definitely not true of rape.
Ray Lewis and OJ Simpson are just the most famous NFL players accused of murder.
Most athletes are able to buy their way out of criminal charges by paying off the defendants or their families in sealed deals. … read more “Sports is Like a War Without the Killing”
Kicked Out at 15 Years Old
I was extraordinarily fortunate to get kicked out of my parents house at the age of 15.
Why?
My kindly grandparents took me in and did a wonderful job of raising me till I left for college (though technically they are still raising me with their good advice & love).
At the time though it felt like one of the worst things that had ever happened to me.… read more “Kicked Out at 15 Years Old”
Prompt Global Strike: Hit Anywhere on Earth in Under an Hour
Amazing new technology, dubbed “Prompt Global Strike”, enables the U.S. government to hit anything on earth in under an hour with a cruise missile carrying a huge conventional (non-nuclear) warhead. These bombs can be directed with GPS to hit a target accurately down to a few feet away.
Lots of problems though with this project:
- These missiles are very similar to missiles that carry nuclear warheads.
Pretty View
I’d like to go here… not sure where the photo was taken though.
Red Bull- Difference Between Love & Obsession
I rarely ever drink caffeine. In my opinion its a powerful psychotropic drug that is very similar to cocaine. Yes, I just ruined my chances at public office by admitting that I tried coke (a few times in college… not my cup of tea though). Anyways caffeine is a drug that too many businesspeople I know can’t function without a cup of every morning. … read more “Red Bull- Difference Between Love & Obsession”
Why I Don’t Hit Women
Other than spanking “naughty” girls, I don’t hit women.
A couple of guys I know occasionally slap or even punch women. These guys are usually little dorks with some anger problems from a lifetime of rejection. They gross me out.
Here’s why.
As a small, skinny kid my parents would occasionally slap or hit or throw things when they got angry. … read more “Why I Don’t Hit Women”
Clothes At Dry Cleaners For Two Months
Doh!