I was reading an article about the out-rage over how little has been spent on oil spill response and cleanup technology over the years. Billions spent to drill, very little spent to effectively respond in the event of an emergency. The failure of the oil companies as well as the government to properly address common sense risks.

Why be surprised? That is the story as old as time. Even Emperors would erect massive construction plans, new methods to enhance living, without much concern and no emergency plan should something go wrong. And it’s continued into modern engineering and politics.

Don’t be surprised. Oil companies and governments are filled with people. People are greedy. That one flaw has been the consistent cause of death, disaster, and chaos in each society throughout time.

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Kellogg’s is recalling 4 cereals:  Apple Jacks, Honey Smacks, Corn Pops and Fruit Loops for an odd odor and smell that is causing illness in some consumers.

Kellogg said that it’s something in the plastic lining that they need to research.  Only US shipments are included in the recall.  Apparently Canada got the non-poisonous shipment (?).

They said the potential for serious illness is low. Tell that to the kid puking his guts out from eating Fruit Loops.

My question is as this recall covers products from March…why did they change their lining in March…why isn’t it all cereal…who produces the liners now?

I venture to say to cut costs…because it’s kids cereal so who really cares…China or some other out-source country with low quality assurance standards.

Money and politics over health and human concern; I guess that’s what replaced the free toy.

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The next generation iPhone is out.  In Europe there are all kinds of complaints.

The iPhone 4′s sides are covered in a metal all the way around.  If you cradle the phone in your hand to speak in a natural manner, the strength of the signal plummets, and the call drops.  Apple’s solution, avoid holding the phone in such a way to cause it to do that….   WHAT???

What a way to treat consumers who were first in line to drop hundreds of dollars (euros) for Apple’s latest creation.  Apple’s strength is not just branding, but the people.  They have a strong following; much like a religion.  Don’t burn those who bring you rising stocks.

In the US, AT&T is the only iPhone provider, and they already can’t handle all the iPhones on their grid.  In NY you can’t even purchase an iPhone anymore.  Imagine the issues the next gen phone will bring.

We should all get used to this fact about technology:  We’ll get the latest and greatest, and be expected to accept short comings that just weren’t in the budget to correct.

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Players and coaches are bitching about the soccer ball used for the World Cup.

Apparently it’s just too unpredictable and is like a supermarket ball.  How about you all exercise enough skill in your craft to be able to play soccer with any ball?

I can’t imagine you developed your talent on the most perfect ball from the angels in Futbol heaven.

Stop whining and play soccer…so the 10 Americans watching can enjoy the game.

World Cup South Africa 2010 FIFA

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Biz Markie is going on a 60 city tour with Yo Gabba Gabba Live.

Nothing is more hip hop than going on tour with a crazy ass Nick Jr. show (?)

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Wow, how fucking inspiring.  Way to make a difference.

Screw stopping abuse, outting the dirty bags, and letting them rot in jail until some inmate who hasn’t seen his kids in 5 years shanks him in the food hall…just spread the inspiring message of resisting worldly temptation.

I get tempted by a lot of wordly things…women, booze, fast cars…doing the unimaginable to a kid does not even register on that list.

They’re all fucked in the head.  It’s just one big worldwide cult.  America was real quick to call the Feds on the Mormons with their sickness inside their little communes…why not be as quick to corral up the Catholics for the same type of sick accepted shit?

His attempt to save face is so weak.  But I betcha in churches all next week people will be applauding that he addressed the problem.

You can polish a terd, but it’s still a terd.

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Over 200,000 non-profits across the nation are losing their tax exempt status.  They are going to have to pay taxes on donations they weren’t prepared to pay, and have difficulties moving forward.  Many non-profits barely break even as it is.  They are out there doing good, so God forbid they prosper.

The reason their exempt statuses are in jeopardy is because they did not file a new form with the IRS.  Interestingly enough, they never heard of these forms until the media started to contact them.  The IRS did far from due diligence to roll out the new regulations.  Why be concerned with organizations who aim to make the world a little safe, a little smarter, a little more in touch with its historical roots?

Gee, couldn’t be because the government is dead broke and needs more money could it???

Too many individual tax payers are out of work; they’ve already increased taxes on small business; they can’t increase taxes on big business because they’ll lose campaign contributions…let’s tax non-profits now, f*** it.

Some-one’s got to fund the country’s budget until the under-handed deals with drug cartels and terrorists pay off.

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I was reading an article about how the single baby boomers are not only suffering financially but suffering in the love department.

They used this woman who has been unemployed for over a year as an example.  She was laid off from her developer job.  She hasn’t had a date in almost a year.  She can’t afford online dating, and the free sites are full of other people without money looking for love.  Gyms and high end bars are too expensive for her to meet the caliber of man she requires.  And then there’s the added concern of what he’ll think of her broke ass.

Here’s a suggestion:  go on the free sites and have Appleby’s with some other broke dude, have a couple laughs, some good lovin’ and just enjoy life while you look for a job in your new found era of frugality.

If you have been out of work for over a year, I’m not sure you are in a positive to demand the six figure salaried employed man should come to your door and rescue you with his wallet.  Why can’t a working Joe, a WORKING Joe, be enough for your stuck up ass?

Hard working, probably hard playing, probably very enjoyable…that is a bad thing?   That is worse than being alone, poor, and out of a job?  At least then you know you have a man who wants you for you, not for what you do or have.

Oh, but wait, you want a man for what he does and has, not for him.  I guess that makes it even.  Have fun by yourself in your golden years lady.

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