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Do You Think There Is Life Out There.

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The question, is there life beyond us and our world? The answer, can range from the religious view of nothing but God to the hippie’s infatuation with Roswell, but the truth is unattainable for now. We are left with only our imagination and a couple of facts; the first of which is the shear size of the known universe which leaves a lot of room for a lot of things to be going on with out us knowing about it. Another good point is the living conditions that some species on Earth are thriving in, which makes a lot of planets once thought uninhabitable a prime place for these organisms.Want more? Click here/tag There most likely is life on other planets, but the question should be, is it intelligent. There is no doubt in my mind that there is some form of microscopic life on other planets but intelligent life is another story. The things that went right for humans to be humans are an extreme coincidence, could it happen some where else, maybe but that is a truth not known to us. Do you think there Is life out there? In the end don’t panic, if there is intelligent life out there they are probably wondering all of the same things about us and our world that we wonder about them and their home.

Is There Really A God, Or Is It Just Hype.

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

For those who believe in religion, do you believe in a God, or is it just some higher force. Many individuals do not believe in a religion so much so as they believe in the power of an external force or being, that is watching over them, and helping them get through the day. Although there are several religions fanatics, and many that believe there is one right or wrong belief system or nothing more, there are also those who do nut subscribe to any religion and believe more in spirits, or some external force, which is capable of doing these things in the earth.

Whatever belief system one has, there really is no right or wrong. Since each person was raised in a different way and was taught different things, there really are only different viewpoints that we believe in, and should respect one another enough to allow the other person to have their belief system, as we have our own belief system. So, whatever it is that you believe in, there is no right, or wrong thing or concept, that all people should believe in, and this diversity is something great, and makes for a great conversational topic.The hits keep comin’: Lisa is a Buddhist!

Useless Knowledge To Remain Green In Today’s Time.

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There is a new trend in today’s society, and that is the movement for people to “become green.” Becoming green means for a person to be more economically friendly, and it gained it’s start from news stories about global warming. Becoming green is a call for people to be responsible for their own actions, and for them to start doing their part to protect our planet. Simultaneously, becoming green is also a guilt trip for people who are not as proactive about global warming.

Ways that are suggested for a person to live a greener lifestyle include recycling, and using less resources. Advocates for this movement talk about reducing your carbon footprint, which simply means you should pollute less. People in support of being green want you to make healthier and more environmentally conscious decisions as you go through your life. One of their main goals is to conserve our resources so that they will last as long as possible.

Other recommendations for adopting a green lifestyle are to reuse or re-purpose things. For example, instead of buying dozens upon dozens of bottles of water, you could easily buy one reusable water bottle and refill it as necessary. This creates less waste in the landfills.

Overall, being green is your choice. There are arguments for both sides that should be carefully considered.

Twenty Commandments for a New Era

www.randomnessblog.com — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:57:49 +0000

Let’s be honest, anything etched in stone is probably a little outdated. Not to mention, while we’ve rid society of many vices in the past few centuries (i.e. slavery), we could probably use more than a mere 10 to live by. Every man needs a code; these 20 items are non-negotiable.1. Standard casual golf rules should include one mulligan per 9 holes, not 18.2. Don’t borrow a friend’s roll-on deodorant. Electric razors are subject to personal boundaries.3. There are only a few activities worth waking up for prior to 7:30 AM. None of them require you to leave your house.4. The Happiest Meal on the McDonalds menu is actually the McSkillet Burrito. Unless you’re in the 7 and under age bracket, refrain from ordering a Happy Meal.5. If you don’t offer delivery food outside of a 3 mile radius, don’t put “Delivery” on your menu.6. Everything West of I-435 and within the Kansas border is completely irrelevant to mainstream America, but Kansas City is actually pretty sweet.7. NWO 4 Life.8. Rock, paper, scissors (2 out of 3) is grounds to circumvent any litigation, assuming all parties have 8 fingers and 2 thumbs.9. Books on tape are made for solo car trips. No exceptions.10. 5 extra gratuity (on top of standard tip) can be added for an attractive service industry worker, anything more is too bold.11. Don’t use more than one exclamation point per 10,000 words typed, and never use two consecutively. Nothing is that exciting.12. Walking briskly with scissors is perfectly fine.13. Any restaurant with an inspection code of 100.0 is sacrificing too much taste for cleanliness.14. “Seat back” expires after 15 minutes and is automatically forfeited if referred to as “fives.”15. The real speed limit is 9-over. Cruising at 10 is a calculated risk, thus reserves no right to whine.16. There is a or – 7 day window for celebrating your birthday. Anything outside of a week from the actual date should expect no free drinks or presents, but may still be liable for goodie bags.17. Babysitting is one step below court-ordered community service in terms of “job experience.”18. To determine if your partner is age appropriate, divide your real age by 2 and add 7.5 years (may be overridden by state law where applicable).19. “Cooking someone dinner” may primarily utilize the microwave, but must involve at least 1 additional kitchen apparatus, in some capacity.20. In order for your support of a college or professional sports team to be valid, either you or an immediate family member must have attended that school or spent 5 years living in the city in question.

More Circular Logic

www.randomnessblog.com — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:21:05 +0000

More Circular LogicAs you’ve surely noticed, The Ballad of Sharon and Steve is little more than a nonsensical trip in circles. Here are some fun facts for those who enjoy their circular logic in more literal fashion. The earth’s first satellite, of the non-natural variety (shout out to all you moon fans), was launched into orbit in 1957, courtesy of the Soviet Union, Sputnik 1, or so they called it. Since then, numerous writers have struggled to resist the urge to make the obvious “spud” vs. “sput” phonetic comparison as it relates to Russia’s national predilection for potato-based vodka. One could say the Sovets’ historic innovation paved the way for both Big Pun to be broadcast uncensored and commercial-free in car radios (I don’t have satellite radio, but I’ll assume he’s come across the airwaves) and innumerable bad puns, like this one.Fictionally speaking, satellites first showed up in 1869, in a publication known as The Atlantic Monthly, though author Edward Everett Hale’s description of what a satellite might look like differs greatly from scientists and science fiction fans of present day. Then again, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein was a rough composition of dead human limbs, neither square-headed with neck-penetrating bolts nor actually named Frankenstein, yet she’s still credited with creating perhaps the world’s most famous monster. In fact, Hale’s satellite sounds more like a Commodores’ scrapped sequel hit than plausible flight-taking structure, a sphere referred to as “The Brick Moon,” some 200 feet in diameter and made with mortar.Whether you credit the Soviet Union or Edward Everett hale, satellites have gone on to have wide-spanning influence around the world (bad puns are contagious), from arts to science to everyday living/functioning apparatuses. Skeptical? Here’s your own orbital trip around the internet to prove my point.1. www.satelliteinternetbroadband.com2. www.pandora.com3. www.footstone.com/gs4. www.sirius.com5. RepeatSatellite internet –> internet radio –> The Georgia Satellites –> satellite radio –> satellite internet. Boom. Orbit.

The Ballad of Sharon & Steve

www.randomnessblog.com — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:53:19 +0000

Once upon a time in a suburb near Sacramento there was a slowly aging woman by the name of Sharon. Sharon really wasn’t fond of green apples. She lived with her brother Steve and their pet gerbil named Hamster. They didn’t know the difference between gerbils and hamsters. Guinea pigs would’ve blown their mind. On the way to the store, they decided to take Hamster for a walk. Then they decided not to. “Gerbils might be allergic to the store,” Steve said. “You’re an idiot,” Sharon swiftly replied, “I’m sick of your nonsense; I want you out of my townhouse.” It was really more of clustered subdivision, if you want to get technical, Steve thought to himself.So Steve walked out the door and took a left, repeating all the while, “the left will lead you home.” Of course, it couldn’t lead him home because Steve had lived in Sharon’s home. Steve did have a job, might as well get to work early, so he figured. Steve was a fortune teller at Sacramento Sq., an oval shaped open-air plaza with shops that mostly sold fresh fruit and vegetables. Blindsided by this cruel twist of fate, suddenly questioning his fortune telling prowess, Steve paused to ponder whether there might be a better occupation within reach. After all, “Mr. Steve” had little otherworldly mystique, and his sign drew in few customers.As he approached Sacramento Sq., Steve saw a familiar face. It was DiJon, an old friend from high school. “Hello Colonel Mustard,” Steve emphatically called out, “What’s new?” To be honest, DiJon didn’t get it. He’d never really understood the nickname. DiJon had only played Clue once and no one picked Colonel Mustard, so there was really no reason to blame him. He had been in the Army, but not as a commissioned officer, making the unexplained promotion more of slight. “Just out for a stroll,” DiJon politely informed him. DiJon turned right, he always went right, seemed to be a more righteous path. As a result, Steve and DiJon rarely ran into each other; it had been years since their last chat. Soon after, they fell out of touch.

The Ballad of Sharon and Steve

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

“I have found the paradox that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, but only love.” Mother Theresa

“Love is like oxygen. You get too much you get too high, not enough and you’re going to die.” Sweet (British rock group)

“Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” Robert Frost

“Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend” Martin Luther King Jr.

“To love another person is to see the face of God” Les Miserables

“I’m in trouble because I’m normal and slightly arrogant. A lot of people don’t like themselves and I happen to be totally in love with myself.” Mike Tyson (on self-image)

“I love to hit people. I love to.” Mike Tyson (on boxing)

“There’s no love. They don’t know me as an individual, they know me for what I actually do. They pay to see me smash anybody” Mike Tyson (on his fans)

“When you are in love, you can’t fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams.” Dr. Seuss

“At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.” Plato

A Selection Of Love Quotes

www.randomnessblog.com — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:55:26 +0000

“I have found the paradox that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, but only love.” Mother Theresa”Love is like oxygen. You get too much you get too high, not enough and you’re going to die.” Sweet (British rock group)”Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” Robert Frost”Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend” Martin Luther King Jr.”To love another person is to see the face of God” Les Miserables“I’m in trouble because I’m normal and slightly arrogant. A lot of people don’t like themselves and I happen to be totally in love with myself.” Mike Tyson (on self-image)”I love to hit people. I love to.” Mike Tyson (on boxing)”There’s no love. They don’t know me as an individual, they know me for what I actually do. They pay to see me smash anybody” Mike Tyson (on his fans)”When you are in love, you can’t fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams.” Dr. Seuss”At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.” Plato

Life’s Little Mysteries Revealed

www.randomnessblog.com — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:40:12 +0000

Consider this a proverbial Masked Magician video for the everyday questions you are either too embarrassed to ask or simply pretend to know the answer to. You know, the guy in the black suit with a creepy mask that looks like a cross between Sting (the professional wrestler not the musician) and a little kiddie skeleton costume. After all, with Wikipedia at your fingertips, there are few if any legitimate excuses for not knowing such concepts that commonly elude even the most intelligent mindsHow Do I Covert Celsius to Fahrenheit? Everyone knows the two most fundamental modes of temperature but surprisingly few can do a conversion without two separate thermometers. Well here’s the secret. To go from Celsius to Fahrenheit, multiply the original number of degrees by 1.8 then add 32. For example 10 degrees Celsius times 1.8 equals 18, plus 32 gives you 50 degrees Fahrenheit. To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius invert the process (still following basic order of operations) by dividing by 1.8 then subtracting 32.How Do I spell Fahrenheit? See above.What is an NFL Quarterback Rating? JaMarcus Russell has a career QB rating of 65.2. Steve Young on the other hand put a lofty 96.8. We already know that Russell is a waste of space and Young is a Hall of Famer but exactly how much worse was the big fellow. QB Rating is determined based on 4 primary factors, completion percentage, yards gained per pass attempt (YPA), percentage of touchdowns per pass attempt (TDPA), and percentage of interceptions per pass attempt (IPA). Calculate using the following process:Step 1) Take the completion percentage then subtract 30 and divide by 20.Step 2) Take the YPA and subtract 3 then divide by 4.Step 3) Take the TDPA and divide by 5.Step 4) Start by dividing the IPA by 4, then subtract that number from 2.375.Step 5) Add the results from steps 1 through 4. Divide the sum by 6 and then multiply by 100, and there you have it.Is there a difference between sparkling water, seltzer water, mineral water, club soda and tonic water? Yes and no. Sparkling water and mineral water are merely terms for standard water with carbonation. Seltzer water and club soda are essentially the same both containing small amounts of sodium, resulting in a saltier taste. Tonic water, on the other hand, has quinine added to it and can be easily distinguished by its signature bitter (read: disgusting) aftertaste.To what does the Mendoza Line refer? The Mendoza Line is a benchmark for batting averages in baseball, set at .200. The term was inspired by former MLB shortstop Mario Mendoza, though his career batting average was actually .215, leaving him comfortably above his namesake standard. George Brett first coined the term in 1980, noting he regularly checked the paper to see who was below the Mendoza Line, in reference to the then Pirates shortstop.Could I Be Time “Person of the Year”? Yes, in fact, in 2006 you already were, as editors selected the generic “You” as the award’s recipient in recognition of all the user-generated web content that defined the year (i.e. social media, YouTube, blogs, etc.).How many Baldwin brothers are there? Four. Alec, Daniel, William and Stephen, in chronological order. Adam Baldwin, best known for his roles as Animal Mother in Full Metal Jacket and Agent John Casey in the NBC sitcom Chuck is approximately the same age, but of no relation.Why is Chicago the “Second City”? This is subject to a variety of interpretations, one of which being New York’s preeminent status as the top dog in American pop-culture (followed by Chicago, though today you could make a case for Los Angeles). Second City may also refer to the city being rebuilt after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, making the first city pre-fire Chicago and the second city its post-fire counterpart.Who is Keyser Soze? This is the central question that drives the 1995 hit film The Usual Suspects, and given the movie’s cult status, is often referenced off-handedly in the form of parodies and allusion. Spoiler Alert In short, Keyser Soze is an organized crime king pin, exaggerated in lore among cops and criminals so much that few even believe he exists. In the closing scene it is revealed that the narrator, Roger “Verbal” Kint, is in fact Keyser Soze all along.

How To Get To Sesame Street

www.randomnessblog.com — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:38:09 +0000

Sesame Street, the popular children’s show running from November 10, 1969 to present day, has been filmed at its present location inside Kaufman Astoria Studios since 1992, located in New York City. Though there are 6 actual Sesame Street’s within the state of New York (including roads in Ithaca, Plattsburgh, Old Chatham, Wurtsboro and New Windsor), the closest Sesame Street is conveniently situated in King’s Park, just 46.21 miles away.Here are driving directions, courtesy of MapQuest, from Kaufman Astoria Studios downtown headquarters to the King’s Park Sesame Street, for those interested in making the trek:1. Start out going SOUTHWEST on 36TH ST toward 35TH AVE. (0.1mi)2. Take the 1st RIGHT onto 35TH AVE. (0.2mi)3. Turn RIGHT onto 31ST ST. (1.0mi)4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto ASTORIA BLVD S. (0.08mi)5. Merge onto I-278 W toward GRAND CENTRAL PKWY EAST/LA GUARDIA AIRPORT/EASTERN L I. (0.6mi)6. Keep LEFT to take GRAND CENTRAL PKWY E toward LAGUARDIA AIRPORT. (4.3mi)7. Take the I-495/LONG IS EXPWY exit, EXIT 10W-E, toward MANHATTAN/EASTERN LONG IS. (0.1mi)8. Take the I-495 E exit, EXIT 10E, on the LEFT toward EASTERN LONG IS/RIVERHEAD. (0.4mi)9. Merge onto I-495 E/LONG ISLAND EXPY via the exit on the LEFT. (18.2mi)10. Merge onto NORTHERN PKWY E via EXIT 42 toward HAUPPAUGE. (14.1mi)11. Merge onto SUNKEN MEADOW PKWY N via EXIT 45 toward SUNKEN MEADOW PK. (5.0mi)12. Take the CR-11 E/PULASKI RD EAST exit, EXIT SM4E, toward KINGS PARK. (0.2mi)13. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto E NORTHPORT RD/PULASKI RD/CR-11. (0.7mi)14. Turn RIGHT onto MAIN ST/NY-25A. (1.0 mi)15. Turn LEFT onto LAWRENCE RD. (0.10mi)16. Take the 1st RIGHT onto SESAME ST. (0.02mi)