Our species is vastly and slightly different than other primates for two simple facts; our socializing and community skill and our technology. Sure other primates can work together to a certain extent to get what they need like food or protection, but with humans it seems to go deeper than that. It seems like we need to converse with other people on a daily basis just to keep being happy. Not only does conversing have an effect on our mood but it has an effect on our social acceptance and even our work standing. We get jobs based on how well we present ourselves to others and if we have good social skills. Primates don’t need this because they only have to forage for food and they have no need of material possessions like humans seem too. They can communicate to get help with foraging or just to create relationships with others but most of the time they are completely fine on their own which is not the same as with humans. Unless a human is living on a desert island with no other inhabitants on it, they will have contact with other humans at least once a day if not more. Whether it is just going out and talking to people you know on the street or the people you live with, humans talk to at least one person a day. Chimps, unless they are living in groups may not have this opportunity to talk.
Another difference between humans and chimps is technology. While other primates are still learning how to use stone tools, humans have advanced in the technology field and are able to make such things as computer, cars, televisions, and they can even send themselves to the moon. Chimps can barely come up with new ways to gather food let alone how to make a computer, but if shown how may be able to use such a device. Will there one day be a time when a chimp can make such a device, or will they be stuck learning how to use our devices forever?
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Michael P. Fay...
"Michael Peter Fay (born May 30, 1975) is an American who briefly shot to worldwide notoriety when he was sentenced to caning in Singapore as an 18-year-old in 1994 for theft and vandalism. Caning is a routine court sentence in Singapore but most Americans were unfamiliar with it, and Fay's case was believed to be the first caning involving an American citizen.[1]
The number of cane strokes in his sentence was reduced from six to four after U.S. officials requested leniency." (Wikipedia.com)
The rights in Singapore differ from the rights in America so his rights were not violated under the law. However they should have taken into consideration that the officers in charge of his case used force to get the answer that they wanted out of him, and should look further into the matter rather than just flogging him for a crime he might not have committed. It seems to be that the Singapore justice system is lacking not only in fair punishments but in fair ways to conduct investigations. In America flogging is a violation of peoples rights, and I believe that this is a good thing. What if and officer decided to take it to far and beat an accused to death? This is cruel punishment and our system seems to be working ok so why would we end up changing it to something that most Americans would be against anyway. We have more legal ways to find out if a person has committed a crime or not unlike in Singapore and they may just use this punishment as a deterrent so that others will not commit the same crime in the future. Since their law system isn’t as functioning as ours this may be the only way to keep certain crimes from happening again, but some crimes like Michael Fays deserve a less severe punishment. Only those who have committed a serious crime should be given such a drastic punishment. Instead other crimes should be given probation or time incarcerated instead of being beaten with a cane.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Healthy Choices....
Things like natural remedies, taking Vitamins and exercising seem to be all the rage in today’s society with being skinny being the new fad. The skinner and healthier you are the more liked and more looked upon with praise you are. But doing things like taking Vitamins and natural remedies are sometimes questioned. Do they really make us more healthy or are we just fooling ourselves?
Its not just taking Vitamins that we should be doing, though they help too. We should also be focusing on what we put into our bodies food and drink wise. It has been shown that certain foods have enough vitamins and nutrients to help fight off different types of diseases. Some examples of foods to eat are: Mushrooms which have Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, selenium, and cancer preventing properties; Goji berries which contain Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Beta carotene, zeaxanthin, and can help eyesight and help prevent age-related macular degeneration; and Flaxseed and soybeans which help fight breast cancer. These are only a few of the many foods out there that can help fight different disease and give you the essential vitamins and minerals that you need on a daily basis. One of the main drinks that people can switch to drinking to help them out is tea. There are four different types of tea in the world: Red, Black, White, and Green. The two types of tea that help the most and that doctors recommend drinking every day are white and green to help fight cancer and heart attacks. It is so easy to live healthier just by switching your diet around a little, but even if you don’t do that there are still different types of vitamins that you can take to help you live healthier.
It is a known fact that there are a lot of types of vitamins in the world today and not everyone is going to take every single one of them, but there are a few important ones that you should pay close attention too. When your younger you need lots of Vitamins A, C, and Calcium to help with Vision, cell development, immune function, making collagen, fighting free radicals, and bone growth. Now that your older most of those things are done and you need to worry about a whole new set of vitamins like magnesium, potassium, fiber, iron, and zinc just to name a few, for your every day functions. They keep your body going if you don’t get enough in the foods you eat. Now your wondering if this is enough to keep you healthy and what do you do if you end up sick anyway?
Well there are natural cures out there that you can use to help you instead of antibiotics, since there is a scare about bacteria becoming resistant to them. One of the most well know natural cures to problems is Aloe Vera which helps with healing minor burns and sunburns, antifungal infections, has antioxidants, and is wound healing. The best part is that it is easily grown in your backyard. Another remedy that is well known is Ginger. It helps Ease digestive upset, diarrhea, and the urge to vomit. Also helps rheumatoid arthritis, or common joint and muscle pain. Also another thing easy to come by since you can find it in most grocery stores. One natural remedy that people aren’t as familiar with is Dandelions. They are a source of Vitamin A, helps the liver detoxify, kidneys eliminate waste products, and digestive problems. Who knew that a weed could be so helpful?
Most people are finding themselves looking at more natural remedies with the threat of antibiotics not working anymore, and most health associations encourage it. If people really want to learn healthier ways to live they can check out books from the library, talk to the heath care officials, and read web sources on things that are good to eat and that help cure natural aliments.
Other things you should know/be able to use:
Food to eat/drink:
-Coldwater fish: salmon tuna, mackerel=contain nutrients to promote a healthy heart, improve mental function and clarity, and to alleviate depression
-Tea: jasmine, sanpin, oolong tea, white tea=free radical fighters, and reduces risks of heart attack
-Tomatoes=fights cancers of the prostate, lung, stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum, esophagus, mouth, breast, and cervix
-Citrus fruits=vitamin C and fights free radicals
-Sweet potatoes=Anticancer compounds, Vitamin A, and beta carotene
-Flaxseed and soybeans=fight breast cancer
-Kiwi=Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin A, reduces inflammatory response, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, colon cancer, atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease
-Walnuts=Protects arteries, Alpha linolenic acid, and plant based fatty acids
-Blood oranges=Vitamin C, Colds
-Goji berries=Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Beta carotene, zeaxanthin, can help eyesight and help prevent age-related macular degeneration
-Sea buckthorn=Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, bioflavonoids, omega-9 fatty acid, anti inflammatory and help tissues heal
-Mangosteens= boost immune health
-Garbanzo beans=Fiber, lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease, constipation, digestive problems, keeps blood sugar stable, lower blood pressure
-Mushrooms=Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, selenium, cancer preventing properties
Vitamins:
-A=Vision, cell development, and immune function
-C=help make collagen, and fights free radicals
-E=?
-Calcium=bone health
-Magnesium=risk of diabetes drops, osteoporosis, and prevent migraine headaches
-Potassium=control blood pressure
-Fiber=heart disease, intestinal function, and digestive problems, cholesterol and blood sugar
-Folate=rapid cell division and growth such as infancy and pregnancy
-B12=help make DNA, healthy nerve and red blood cells
-B6=nervous system and immune system
-D=promoting calcium absorption, strong bones, lung cancer
-Iron=anemia
-Selenium=free-radical damage and boosts immune function
-K=liver
-Zinc=immune health, proper thyroid function and wound healing, improves sense of smell and taste
Herbs and Healing:
-Aloe Vera=Heal minor burns and sunburns, antifungal, antioxidant, wound healing.
-Astragalus=Bolster the immune system, common cold, upper respiratory infections.
-Bilberry=prevent cataracts, varicose veins, and other circulatory problems. Is used in treating Diabetes.
-Black Cohosh= symptoms of menopause, vaginal dryness, night sweats, hot flashes, menstrual irregularities and premenstrual syndrome. Can lower blood pressure
-Cranberry= prevent urinary tract infections, antioxidant and anticancer activity.
-Dandelion=Source of Vitamin A, liver detoxify, kidneys eliminate waste products minor, and digestive problems.
-Echinacea=treat or prevent colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections. Stimulates the immune system.
-Evening Primrose Oil=Contains gamma-linolenic acid. rheumatoid arthritis, women with PMS, and with breast pain.
-Feverfew=Migraine, headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis.
-Flaxseed and Flaxseed oil=Hot flashes, breast pain, and arthritis. Effective laxative.
-Garlic=Cold or flu, reduce high cholesterol, and plaque in arteries.
-Ginger=Ease digestive upset, diarrhea, and the urge to vomit. Also rheumatoid arthritis, or common joint and muscle pain.
-Ginkgo=Memory booster, circulation, and better blood flow. Good for Alzheimer’s and senility to tinnitus and macular degeneration.
Its not just taking Vitamins that we should be doing, though they help too. We should also be focusing on what we put into our bodies food and drink wise. It has been shown that certain foods have enough vitamins and nutrients to help fight off different types of diseases. Some examples of foods to eat are: Mushrooms which have Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, selenium, and cancer preventing properties; Goji berries which contain Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Beta carotene, zeaxanthin, and can help eyesight and help prevent age-related macular degeneration; and Flaxseed and soybeans which help fight breast cancer. These are only a few of the many foods out there that can help fight different disease and give you the essential vitamins and minerals that you need on a daily basis. One of the main drinks that people can switch to drinking to help them out is tea. There are four different types of tea in the world: Red, Black, White, and Green. The two types of tea that help the most and that doctors recommend drinking every day are white and green to help fight cancer and heart attacks. It is so easy to live healthier just by switching your diet around a little, but even if you don’t do that there are still different types of vitamins that you can take to help you live healthier.
It is a known fact that there are a lot of types of vitamins in the world today and not everyone is going to take every single one of them, but there are a few important ones that you should pay close attention too. When your younger you need lots of Vitamins A, C, and Calcium to help with Vision, cell development, immune function, making collagen, fighting free radicals, and bone growth. Now that your older most of those things are done and you need to worry about a whole new set of vitamins like magnesium, potassium, fiber, iron, and zinc just to name a few, for your every day functions. They keep your body going if you don’t get enough in the foods you eat. Now your wondering if this is enough to keep you healthy and what do you do if you end up sick anyway?
Well there are natural cures out there that you can use to help you instead of antibiotics, since there is a scare about bacteria becoming resistant to them. One of the most well know natural cures to problems is Aloe Vera which helps with healing minor burns and sunburns, antifungal infections, has antioxidants, and is wound healing. The best part is that it is easily grown in your backyard. Another remedy that is well known is Ginger. It helps Ease digestive upset, diarrhea, and the urge to vomit. Also helps rheumatoid arthritis, or common joint and muscle pain. Also another thing easy to come by since you can find it in most grocery stores. One natural remedy that people aren’t as familiar with is Dandelions. They are a source of Vitamin A, helps the liver detoxify, kidneys eliminate waste products, and digestive problems. Who knew that a weed could be so helpful?
Most people are finding themselves looking at more natural remedies with the threat of antibiotics not working anymore, and most health associations encourage it. If people really want to learn healthier ways to live they can check out books from the library, talk to the heath care officials, and read web sources on things that are good to eat and that help cure natural aliments.
Other things you should know/be able to use:
Food to eat/drink:
-Coldwater fish: salmon tuna, mackerel=contain nutrients to promote a healthy heart, improve mental function and clarity, and to alleviate depression
-Tea: jasmine, sanpin, oolong tea, white tea=free radical fighters, and reduces risks of heart attack
-Tomatoes=fights cancers of the prostate, lung, stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum, esophagus, mouth, breast, and cervix
-Citrus fruits=vitamin C and fights free radicals
-Sweet potatoes=Anticancer compounds, Vitamin A, and beta carotene
-Flaxseed and soybeans=fight breast cancer
-Kiwi=Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin A, reduces inflammatory response, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, colon cancer, atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease
-Walnuts=Protects arteries, Alpha linolenic acid, and plant based fatty acids
-Blood oranges=Vitamin C, Colds
-Goji berries=Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Beta carotene, zeaxanthin, can help eyesight and help prevent age-related macular degeneration
-Sea buckthorn=Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, bioflavonoids, omega-9 fatty acid, anti inflammatory and help tissues heal
-Mangosteens= boost immune health
-Garbanzo beans=Fiber, lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease, constipation, digestive problems, keeps blood sugar stable, lower blood pressure
-Mushrooms=Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, selenium, cancer preventing properties
Vitamins:
-A=Vision, cell development, and immune function
-C=help make collagen, and fights free radicals
-E=?
-Calcium=bone health
-Magnesium=risk of diabetes drops, osteoporosis, and prevent migraine headaches
-Potassium=control blood pressure
-Fiber=heart disease, intestinal function, and digestive problems, cholesterol and blood sugar
-Folate=rapid cell division and growth such as infancy and pregnancy
-B12=help make DNA, healthy nerve and red blood cells
-B6=nervous system and immune system
-D=promoting calcium absorption, strong bones, lung cancer
-Iron=anemia
-Selenium=free-radical damage and boosts immune function
-K=liver
-Zinc=immune health, proper thyroid function and wound healing, improves sense of smell and taste
Herbs and Healing:
-Aloe Vera=Heal minor burns and sunburns, antifungal, antioxidant, wound healing.
-Astragalus=Bolster the immune system, common cold, upper respiratory infections.
-Bilberry=prevent cataracts, varicose veins, and other circulatory problems. Is used in treating Diabetes.
-Black Cohosh= symptoms of menopause, vaginal dryness, night sweats, hot flashes, menstrual irregularities and premenstrual syndrome. Can lower blood pressure
-Cranberry= prevent urinary tract infections, antioxidant and anticancer activity.
-Dandelion=Source of Vitamin A, liver detoxify, kidneys eliminate waste products minor, and digestive problems.
-Echinacea=treat or prevent colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections. Stimulates the immune system.
-Evening Primrose Oil=Contains gamma-linolenic acid. rheumatoid arthritis, women with PMS, and with breast pain.
-Feverfew=Migraine, headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis.
-Flaxseed and Flaxseed oil=Hot flashes, breast pain, and arthritis. Effective laxative.
-Garlic=Cold or flu, reduce high cholesterol, and plaque in arteries.
-Ginger=Ease digestive upset, diarrhea, and the urge to vomit. Also rheumatoid arthritis, or common joint and muscle pain.
-Ginkgo=Memory booster, circulation, and better blood flow. Good for Alzheimer’s and senility to tinnitus and macular degeneration.
Jessie J...
This new up and coming star has made quite a few new singles that have hit the top of the chart recently so I have to give her my respect for her as an artist. My favorite song so far of hers is Do It Like a Dude. Most of her songs have a clear cut message for people and this is not different. The reason that I like this song, I guess, is because Im a slight feminist. I think that girls can do the same things as guys and no one can tell us that we can't.
The most popular song of hers right now is Price Tag, which tells the message that we pay too much attention to money and how much material items cost. I agree with this message since everyone is freaking out about money right now, when yes it is a big deal but it shouldn't dictate how we live our lives. The world will go on like it always has, and we aren't in something like the great depression yet so we shouldn't freak out so much.
So my love goes out to Jessie J to keep making new songs with new messages that people need to hear.
The most popular song of hers right now is Price Tag, which tells the message that we pay too much attention to money and how much material items cost. I agree with this message since everyone is freaking out about money right now, when yes it is a big deal but it shouldn't dictate how we live our lives. The world will go on like it always has, and we aren't in something like the great depression yet so we shouldn't freak out so much.
So my love goes out to Jessie J to keep making new songs with new messages that people need to hear.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Tokyopop....
Recent mail from the website had gone a little something like this:
Dear fans,
As we've previously stated in our newsletter, TOKYOPOP.com will go offline early next week. We know that you probably have kept copies of everything you've uploaded (photos, videos, drawings etc.), but we just want to be extra-sure and give you this last reminder so that you can pull anything down from TOKYOPOP.com that you still need.
The last chance to pull your uploads is THIS WEEKEND! After this weekend, you will not have access to material on TOKYOPOP.com.
If you're concerned about losing any data, please act right away! Don't forget to tell your friends about this too, if you think that they're unaware of this.
Thanks, everyone!
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???? If Tokyopop closes down permanently I will have a heart attack and need to shank people. I will fly all the way over to Japan and fix whatever it is that is not letting Tokyopop be amazing anymore and then I will make them make the mangas that I love most. Yaoi.
The end.
What a good story that would be with such a happy ending. Anyway so heres the deal, I hadn't seen that I had a newsletter from them an deleted it on accident, so I have no idea if this is just going to be a short term shut down for maintenance or if it is permanent. Anyone who knows, feel free to leave a comment.
Dear fans,
As we've previously stated in our newsletter, TOKYOPOP.com will go offline early next week. We know that you probably have kept copies of everything you've uploaded (photos, videos, drawings etc.), but we just want to be extra-sure and give you this last reminder so that you can pull anything down from TOKYOPOP.com that you still need.
The last chance to pull your uploads is THIS WEEKEND! After this weekend, you will not have access to material on TOKYOPOP.com.
If you're concerned about losing any data, please act right away! Don't forget to tell your friends about this too, if you think that they're unaware of this.
Thanks, everyone!
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???? If Tokyopop closes down permanently I will have a heart attack and need to shank people. I will fly all the way over to Japan and fix whatever it is that is not letting Tokyopop be amazing anymore and then I will make them make the mangas that I love most. Yaoi.
The end.
What a good story that would be with such a happy ending. Anyway so heres the deal, I hadn't seen that I had a newsletter from them an deleted it on accident, so I have no idea if this is just going to be a short term shut down for maintenance or if it is permanent. Anyone who knows, feel free to leave a comment.
Friday, April 22, 2011
What you need to know...
Woman turn into monsters each month...
Men: What you need to know.
The easiest thing is just to hide for that week. Trust me, when it comes we don't care where you are as long as your away from us, or bringing us chocolate. That may save your life.
Now I know that some of my guy friends read this so I will put this in here for your benefit. When I am on my period you'll know it. Not only do I become slightly more quiet than normal, but I become so much more evil that I could make a person on America's most wanted list cry. Its bad. And trust me when I say this too, when it happens I speak my mind more than I ever do. If you do something stupid I will probably chew you out along with telling you each and every mistake you have made over the course of your life. Poor you, should have stayed away. When you finally figure out that Im on my period, since you know Im not so nice to begin with, you'll be like oh it must be that little thing that once a month turns them evil and not even superman could defeat them, but it will be too late for you by then. You will go into def con 5 mode and head for the hills though I doubt that that would even save you unless you figure it out early on. If you stick around through the whole thing, your just a sad little tortured dead man. Im going to say sorry now, because we woman have no control over our actions during this time. We think that whatever we do is right, and if you call us overly emotional three things can happen. #1 You should duck and cover because you pretty much signed your own death certificate there. #2 You have just made the girl you like, you mom, or some female that you are fond of start bawling. Way to go ass. #3 you get the silence that you were wanting in the form of you sleeping out in the dog house. FOR A MONTH.
So a note to all you men, try not to make us angry or your life may become very unpleasant very quick.
Here's a list of things that may be exceptable (depending on the person) to keep you out of trouble while shes on her period:
#1 you can't go wrong with flowers(unless shes allergic, then you shouldn't go near flowers) just bring her some flowers randomly and if she asks what they are for just say its because you beautiful. That will knock the bitch points down some.
#2 Do the grocery shopping for her. this will do two things, one, get her comfortable at home taking some time to herself and two, it will give you a chance to surprise her with her favorite ice cream or a piece of cake or something. That way when you get home you will be the hero for bringing her a snack.
#3 If her muscles look tense ask her if you can give her a massage. Being on you period makes you whole body ache but mostly your back so of course she would jump at the chance to make the pain go away. And so far the bitchiness has subsidded becuase you makeing her feel good even when she really isnt't. If this keeps up you may get breakfast in bed the next day.
#4 bubble baths. I know that its kinda weird to take them while your on your period but trust me they make you feel better. Light some candles, get the water warm, play her favorite music, hand her a book and get the heck out. Its her time now not yours. You can play in the bathtub later.
#5 Last but not least is bed. Now I don't know if men often try to get away with doing stuff with a girl who is on her period, but that is a no no. Cause one, we probably aren't feeling it right now and that means your going to have the worst time of you life. So heres the deal, you do what she wants instead of just pouncing like you normally do. If she wants to cuddle you cuddle, if she wants another massage you give it to her, and even if all she wants to do is go to bed you will do it. She doesn't feel good and deserves some rest after what all she has been through.
So this is the first What you need to know posts that Im going to be doing on random stuff that I think people should know.
Men: What you need to know.
The easiest thing is just to hide for that week. Trust me, when it comes we don't care where you are as long as your away from us, or bringing us chocolate. That may save your life.
Now I know that some of my guy friends read this so I will put this in here for your benefit. When I am on my period you'll know it. Not only do I become slightly more quiet than normal, but I become so much more evil that I could make a person on America's most wanted list cry. Its bad. And trust me when I say this too, when it happens I speak my mind more than I ever do. If you do something stupid I will probably chew you out along with telling you each and every mistake you have made over the course of your life. Poor you, should have stayed away. When you finally figure out that Im on my period, since you know Im not so nice to begin with, you'll be like oh it must be that little thing that once a month turns them evil and not even superman could defeat them, but it will be too late for you by then. You will go into def con 5 mode and head for the hills though I doubt that that would even save you unless you figure it out early on. If you stick around through the whole thing, your just a sad little tortured dead man. Im going to say sorry now, because we woman have no control over our actions during this time. We think that whatever we do is right, and if you call us overly emotional three things can happen. #1 You should duck and cover because you pretty much signed your own death certificate there. #2 You have just made the girl you like, you mom, or some female that you are fond of start bawling. Way to go ass. #3 you get the silence that you were wanting in the form of you sleeping out in the dog house. FOR A MONTH.
So a note to all you men, try not to make us angry or your life may become very unpleasant very quick.
Here's a list of things that may be exceptable (depending on the person) to keep you out of trouble while shes on her period:
#1 you can't go wrong with flowers(unless shes allergic, then you shouldn't go near flowers) just bring her some flowers randomly and if she asks what they are for just say its because you beautiful. That will knock the bitch points down some.
#2 Do the grocery shopping for her. this will do two things, one, get her comfortable at home taking some time to herself and two, it will give you a chance to surprise her with her favorite ice cream or a piece of cake or something. That way when you get home you will be the hero for bringing her a snack.
#3 If her muscles look tense ask her if you can give her a massage. Being on you period makes you whole body ache but mostly your back so of course she would jump at the chance to make the pain go away. And so far the bitchiness has subsidded becuase you makeing her feel good even when she really isnt't. If this keeps up you may get breakfast in bed the next day.
#4 bubble baths. I know that its kinda weird to take them while your on your period but trust me they make you feel better. Light some candles, get the water warm, play her favorite music, hand her a book and get the heck out. Its her time now not yours. You can play in the bathtub later.
#5 Last but not least is bed. Now I don't know if men often try to get away with doing stuff with a girl who is on her period, but that is a no no. Cause one, we probably aren't feeling it right now and that means your going to have the worst time of you life. So heres the deal, you do what she wants instead of just pouncing like you normally do. If she wants to cuddle you cuddle, if she wants another massage you give it to her, and even if all she wants to do is go to bed you will do it. She doesn't feel good and deserves some rest after what all she has been through.
So this is the first What you need to know posts that Im going to be doing on random stuff that I think people should know.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The Lady Gaga Scandel...
Plagiarizing is a big thing in the music world today and so is Lady Gaga, so when I heard the new song that she came out with I had to stop for a minute. It sounded very familer. Going through my Ipod I noticed that it sounded really similar to a Madonna song, but I thought that surely our Lady Gaga would not Plagiarize. This is her comments and the thoughts of Caryn Ganz That I just read on the front of Yahoo if you haven't read it yet:
"I am not stupid enough to put out a record and be that moronic," Gaga told the NME (via the Prophet Blog) at the top of a rant that began with denial then quickly transformed into rage, indignation, devastation, and religious pandering. It's her very own version of the Five Stages of Grief! We've helpfully diagrammed the conversation below:
Denial:
"No. Listen to me. Why the [expletive]...? I'm a songwriter. I've written loads of music. Why would I try to put out a song and think I'm getting one over on everybody? That's retarded."
[We agree! Tell us more about this, Lady Gaga. Also, we know there was no room for "retarded" among "gay, straight, bi, lesbian, transgender, black, white, beige, Chola, and Orient" on "Born This Way," but it's not nice to use that term as a pejorative, either.]
Rage:
"What a completely ridiculous thing to even question me about. I will look you in your eyes and tell you that I am not dumb enough or moronic enough to think that you are dumb enough or moronic enough not to see that I would have stolen a melody. If you put the songs next to each other, side by side, the only similarities are the chord progression. It's the same one that's been in disco music for the last 50 years. Just because I'm the first [expletive] artist in 25 years to think of putting it on Top 40 radio, it doesn't mean I'm a plagiarist, it means that I'm [expletive] smart."
[Actually, it's not just the chord progression, it's the melody of the chorus. Here, this video that puts the songs next to each other, side by side, will help explain their striking similarities to you. Give this mashup a whirl, too.]
Indignation:
"Nobody in this room at any point looked around and said, 'Oh my God, it's 'Express Yourself.' Not once. Listen. I swear to you. ... It's so funny to hear you say, 'It must have been a homage,' I'm like, NO. When I homage, I [expletive] homage with a big sign saying I've done it. Why would I not do that now?"
[Ooh, juicy stuff! So nobody on your team had the guts to mention this striking similarity to you? Because it's impossible that nobody in your organization heard it, but everyone else on Earth did. Also, tiny nit-picky thing, but we don't think homage is a verb.]
Devastation:
"I just don't want my fans... I don't know. This is exhausting. I just don't wanna perpetuate that [expletive]. I'm sure you want to address it but it's just so ridiculous. I was just [expletive] shell-shocked by it."
[That's fair. And frankly, we admire you for answering questions about it. Most stars would have said "no comment" or had their publicists rush to the rescue. Have we mentioned we love "Telephone"? One of our favorite songs ever!]
Religious Pandering:
[Starts crying] "I feel like honestly that God sent me those lyrics and that melody. When you feel a message to give to the world and people are shooting arrows at it... there's no way for something that pure to be wrong."
[And... you just lost us.]
I completely agree with the author of this article with her comments at the bottom of what Lady Gaga said. Im sorry and I do love Lady Gaga but she needs to man up and take responsibility for the two songs sounding alike because Madonnas song was first. Im also wanting to point out that I have noticed that this isn't the first thing that she has stolen from Madonna. Did anyone else notice the cone boobs? Yeah Madonna had them first. Madonna had also expressed that Lady Gaga was coping her image and now is copying her songs. I think that Lady Gaga just likes Madonna way too much and needs to take a break from listening to her music and watching her videos. Maybe then she will come up with the original crazy stuff that she does that we all know and love.
Books for the month of April...
1. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Harriet Vanger, a scion of one of Sweden's wealthiest families disappeared over forty years ago. All these years later, her aged uncle continues to seek the truth. He hires Mikael Blomvist, a crusading journalist recently trapped by a libel conviction, to investigate. He is aided by the pierced and tattooed punk prodigy Lisbeth Salander. Together they tap into a vein of iniquity and corruption.
2. Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
In a world where being of mixed blood is a major liability, Sabina doesn't really fit in. And being an Assassin-the only profession fit for an outcast-doesn't help matters. But she's never brought her work home. Until now.
Her latest mission is uncomfortably complex and threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races. As Sabina scrambles to figure out which side she's on, she uncovers a tangled political web, some nasty facts about her family, and some unexpected new talents. Any of these things could be worryingly life changing, but together the could be fatal...
3. Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
Hidden deep beneath Manhattan lies a warren of tunnels, sewers, and galleries, mostly forgotten by those who walk the streets above. There lies the ultimate secret of the Museum Beast. When two grotesquely deformed skeletons are found deep in the mud off the Manhattan shoreline, museum curator Margo Green is called in to aid the investigation. Margo must once again team up with police lieutenant D'Agosta and FBI agent Pendergast, as well as the brilliant Dr. Frock, to try and solve the puzzle. The trail soon leads deep underground, where they will face the awakening of a slumbering nightmare.
4. House and Philosophy. Series Editor: William Irwin Edited by Henry Jacoby. A Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most complex and challenging antihero in the history of television, but is there more to this self-important genius than gray matter and ego? This book takes a deeper look at House to reveal the philosophical underpinnings of this popular medical drama and its cane-waving curmudgeons most outrageous behavior. What emerges is a remarkable character who is part Sherlock Holmes, part Socratic philosopher, part Nietzschean superman, part Taoist rhetorician, and not at all as screwed up as you might think. With everything from Aristotle to Zen, House and Philosophy takes and engaging look at everyone's favorite misanthropic genius and his team at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital.
5. The Better World Shopping Guide by Ellis Jones
The Better World Shopping Guide is the most comprehensive guide available for socially and environmentally responsible consumers.
Again I did not write any of this, I mainly took the time to copy it from backs of the books. The only time I write something is if I review the book individually. This is just a list of books that I think you should check out and a summary or overview of them. If you would like me to review a book individually leave a comment, or if you like or dislike a book on the list leave a comment. Thanks.
Harriet Vanger, a scion of one of Sweden's wealthiest families disappeared over forty years ago. All these years later, her aged uncle continues to seek the truth. He hires Mikael Blomvist, a crusading journalist recently trapped by a libel conviction, to investigate. He is aided by the pierced and tattooed punk prodigy Lisbeth Salander. Together they tap into a vein of iniquity and corruption.
2. Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
In a world where being of mixed blood is a major liability, Sabina doesn't really fit in. And being an Assassin-the only profession fit for an outcast-doesn't help matters. But she's never brought her work home. Until now.
Her latest mission is uncomfortably complex and threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races. As Sabina scrambles to figure out which side she's on, she uncovers a tangled political web, some nasty facts about her family, and some unexpected new talents. Any of these things could be worryingly life changing, but together the could be fatal...
3. Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
Hidden deep beneath Manhattan lies a warren of tunnels, sewers, and galleries, mostly forgotten by those who walk the streets above. There lies the ultimate secret of the Museum Beast. When two grotesquely deformed skeletons are found deep in the mud off the Manhattan shoreline, museum curator Margo Green is called in to aid the investigation. Margo must once again team up with police lieutenant D'Agosta and FBI agent Pendergast, as well as the brilliant Dr. Frock, to try and solve the puzzle. The trail soon leads deep underground, where they will face the awakening of a slumbering nightmare.
4. House and Philosophy. Series Editor: William Irwin Edited by Henry Jacoby. A Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most complex and challenging antihero in the history of television, but is there more to this self-important genius than gray matter and ego? This book takes a deeper look at House to reveal the philosophical underpinnings of this popular medical drama and its cane-waving curmudgeons most outrageous behavior. What emerges is a remarkable character who is part Sherlock Holmes, part Socratic philosopher, part Nietzschean superman, part Taoist rhetorician, and not at all as screwed up as you might think. With everything from Aristotle to Zen, House and Philosophy takes and engaging look at everyone's favorite misanthropic genius and his team at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital.
5. The Better World Shopping Guide by Ellis Jones
The Better World Shopping Guide is the most comprehensive guide available for socially and environmentally responsible consumers.
Again I did not write any of this, I mainly took the time to copy it from backs of the books. The only time I write something is if I review the book individually. This is just a list of books that I think you should check out and a summary or overview of them. If you would like me to review a book individually leave a comment, or if you like or dislike a book on the list leave a comment. Thanks.
Movies for the month of April...
So Im on a Stieg Larsson kick, and bought The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo series of books and movies so the first three movies are of course going to be those in order. Speaking of order, I order you to watch them if your not squeamish, and I don't mean in the blood and gusts sort of way. There are some pretty Graphic rape scenes and there is some blood. The only body parts that are show are the girls, and if you have anything against Lesbians don't watch. Also you may want to take my blog posts with a grain of salt because I have nothing against gays. Anyway without further ado...
1. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Also you should check out the book. It has a lot more to it, and is slightly dry but I enjoyed it anyway.
2. The Girl Who Played With Fire
Again slightly dry and long but read it anyway
3. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest
I have put these in order so this is the final of the series.
4. Repo: The Genetic Opera
Its much better than the trailer makes it out to be
5. Super Size Me
Link to the actual movie. Dont watch if you actual like McDonalds.
1. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Also you should check out the book. It has a lot more to it, and is slightly dry but I enjoyed it anyway.
2. The Girl Who Played With Fire
Again slightly dry and long but read it anyway
3. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest
I have put these in order so this is the final of the series.
4. Repo: The Genetic Opera
Its much better than the trailer makes it out to be
5. Super Size Me
Link to the actual movie. Dont watch if you actual like McDonalds.
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