Sent chills down my spine. Possibly one of the scariest short clip ever.
If this is true, we're all screwed.
Monday, March 30, 2009
PETA Kills Animals!
Came across this article from the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF).
You decide.
PETA Killed 95 Percent of Adoptable Pets in its Care During 2008
Hypocritical Animal Rights Group’s 2008 Disclosures Bring Pet Death Toll To 21,339
WASHINGTON DC – Today the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) published documents online showing that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) killed 95 percent of the adoptable pets in its care during 2008. Despite years of public outrage over its euthanasia program, the animal rights group kills an average of 5.8 pets every day at its Norfolk, VA headquarters.
According to public records from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PETA killed 2,124 pets last year and placed only seven in adoptive homes. Since 1998, a total of 21,339 dogs and cats have died at the hands of PETA workers.
Despite having a $32 million budget, PETA does not operate an adoption shelter. PETA employees make no discernible effort to find homes for the thousands of pets they kill every year. Last year, the Center for Consumer Freedom petitioned Virginia’s State Veterinarian to reclassify PETA as a slaughterhouse.
CCF Research Director David Martosko said: “PETA hasn’t slowed down its hypocritical killing machine one bit, but it keeps browbeating the rest of society with a phony ‘animal rights’ message. What about the rights of the thousands of dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens that die in PETA’s headquarters building?”
Martosko added: “Since killing pets is A-OK with PETA, why should anyone listen to their demands about eating meat, using lab rats for medical research, or taking children to the circus?”
CCF obtained PETA’s “Animal Record” filings since 1998 from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Members of the public can see these documents at PetaKillsAnimals.com.
In addition to exposing PETA’s hypocritical record of killing defenseless animals, the Center for Consumer Freedom has publicized the animal rights group’s ties to violent activists, and shed light on its aggressive message-marketing to children.
The Center for Consumer Freedom is a nonprofit coalition supported by restaurants, food companies, and consumers, working together to promote personal responsibility and protect consumer choices.
You decide.
PETA Killed 95 Percent of Adoptable Pets in its Care During 2008
Hypocritical Animal Rights Group’s 2008 Disclosures Bring Pet Death Toll To 21,339
WASHINGTON DC – Today the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) published documents online showing that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) killed 95 percent of the adoptable pets in its care during 2008. Despite years of public outrage over its euthanasia program, the animal rights group kills an average of 5.8 pets every day at its Norfolk, VA headquarters.
According to public records from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PETA killed 2,124 pets last year and placed only seven in adoptive homes. Since 1998, a total of 21,339 dogs and cats have died at the hands of PETA workers.
Despite having a $32 million budget, PETA does not operate an adoption shelter. PETA employees make no discernible effort to find homes for the thousands of pets they kill every year. Last year, the Center for Consumer Freedom petitioned Virginia’s State Veterinarian to reclassify PETA as a slaughterhouse.
CCF Research Director David Martosko said: “PETA hasn’t slowed down its hypocritical killing machine one bit, but it keeps browbeating the rest of society with a phony ‘animal rights’ message. What about the rights of the thousands of dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens that die in PETA’s headquarters building?”
Martosko added: “Since killing pets is A-OK with PETA, why should anyone listen to their demands about eating meat, using lab rats for medical research, or taking children to the circus?”
CCF obtained PETA’s “Animal Record” filings since 1998 from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Members of the public can see these documents at PetaKillsAnimals.com.
In addition to exposing PETA’s hypocritical record of killing defenseless animals, the Center for Consumer Freedom has publicized the animal rights group’s ties to violent activists, and shed light on its aggressive message-marketing to children.
The Center for Consumer Freedom is a nonprofit coalition supported by restaurants, food companies, and consumers, working together to promote personal responsibility and protect consumer choices.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Too authentic? You're stupid!
Texas and Oklahoma cities are not known as culinary meccas, but it still never fails to amuse me when someone says they don't like something because it's "too authentic".
(I'm not commenting on other states as I have not lived in other places long enough to have an opinion.)
I'm constantly searching for new culinary adventures. The purer the experience the more excited my little organ gets. And my tongue does love the stimulation.
I've had everything from fried crickets in Bangkok to chicken testicles in Taipei. All this before Bizarre Foods and Fear Factor.
So when "too authentic" is used by a person to describe why he/she doesn't like something, I think it's stupid.
I can understand if certain foods are not for everyone. It's a matter of personal preference. Taste, texture, smell, aesthetics, the idea of eating certain animals and body parts are all valid. But "too authentic"?
Would you say that about prosciutto from Parma, Italy or Pétrus from Pomerol, France? Only if you're STUPID.
Imagine the amount of brain power it took to think that up. That statement is not only condescending but also very insulting.
(I'm not commenting on other states as I have not lived in other places long enough to have an opinion.)
I'm constantly searching for new culinary adventures. The purer the experience the more excited my little organ gets. And my tongue does love the stimulation.
I've had everything from fried crickets in Bangkok to chicken testicles in Taipei. All this before Bizarre Foods and Fear Factor.
So when "too authentic" is used by a person to describe why he/she doesn't like something, I think it's stupid.
I can understand if certain foods are not for everyone. It's a matter of personal preference. Taste, texture, smell, aesthetics, the idea of eating certain animals and body parts are all valid. But "too authentic"?
Would you say that about prosciutto from Parma, Italy or Pétrus from Pomerol, France? Only if you're STUPID.
Imagine the amount of brain power it took to think that up. That statement is not only condescending but also very insulting.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Bottle Mishap? Wahahaha!
I know it's not right to laugh... but this has to be an exception. Just how small does a penis have to be to fit into a soft drink bottle?
Bottle mishap leads to old man's death
A SINGAPOREAN died of heart failure after his penis became stuck in a soft drink bottle, reported Sin Chew Daily and China Press.
The incident happened when the 77-year-old man used the bottle to masturbate.
China Press reported that the senior citizen got his private part into the bottle and only sought help after his penis could not be dislodged from the bottle despite trying various ways such as applying soap water.
Doctors tried to alleviate the man's suffering by cutting the bottle below the neck but to no avail because by that time, the skin around the penis had started to become inflamed, causing him to be unable to urinate.
His misadventure later led to other medical complications causing his death.
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Bottle mishap leads to old man's death
A SINGAPOREAN died of heart failure after his penis became stuck in a soft drink bottle, reported Sin Chew Daily and China Press.
The incident happened when the 77-year-old man used the bottle to masturbate.
China Press reported that the senior citizen got his private part into the bottle and only sought help after his penis could not be dislodged from the bottle despite trying various ways such as applying soap water.
Doctors tried to alleviate the man's suffering by cutting the bottle below the neck but to no avail because by that time, the skin around the penis had started to become inflamed, causing him to be unable to urinate.
His misadventure later led to other medical complications causing his death.
Satisfaction - Rolling Stones
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Crashing in Slow Motion
We met with one of the developer (Dan) and his broker today. The only obstacle is a very important tenant (a big national chain). We need their approval to open in that shopping center because our menu may be too similar.
I don't see how we're be a threat as we cater to a different clientele. They're high end while we're causal dining. Want to impress a date or celebrate a special occasion, go to them. Want a quick and casual meal, come to us.
Dan likes our concept and will try to work something out with his VIP tenant. He'll get back to us in 2 weeks.
I'm not going to sit on my butt and hope for good news. Personally, I'm not very optimistic. Tomorrow, I continue searching for a restaurant location.
This whole episode has me burnt-out. The brokers initially said there wasn't any issues. Then they said we only have to take a few items off our lunch menu. Later, a few items off our dinner menu. Now we have to wait for their VIP tenant's approval.
It's like crashing a plane in slow motion.
I Still Havent Found What Im Looking For - U2
I don't see how we're be a threat as we cater to a different clientele. They're high end while we're causal dining. Want to impress a date or celebrate a special occasion, go to them. Want a quick and casual meal, come to us.
Dan likes our concept and will try to work something out with his VIP tenant. He'll get back to us in 2 weeks.
I'm not going to sit on my butt and hope for good news. Personally, I'm not very optimistic. Tomorrow, I continue searching for a restaurant location.
This whole episode has me burnt-out. The brokers initially said there wasn't any issues. Then they said we only have to take a few items off our lunch menu. Later, a few items off our dinner menu. Now we have to wait for their VIP tenant's approval.
It's like crashing a plane in slow motion.
I Still Havent Found What Im Looking For - U2
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Life at the Speed of Light
Everything is happening at the speed of light. Life is a blur right now.
Two weeks ago, we found an apartment we like. That weekend, our broker called about the retail space in Grand Prairie. The landlord is agreeable to our terms.
We put the apartment on hold.
Upon performing due diligence, I decided against opening a restaurant in Grand Prairie.
So now we've found another retail space. I really like this one. But the landlord wants lots of changes to our menu because it may affect their anchor tenant's business.
My adrenaline is through the roof and out of this solar system.
Tomorrow we meet with the landlord to discuss details.
Speed Of Sound - Coldplay
Two weeks ago, we found an apartment we like. That weekend, our broker called about the retail space in Grand Prairie. The landlord is agreeable to our terms.
We put the apartment on hold.
Upon performing due diligence, I decided against opening a restaurant in Grand Prairie.
So now we've found another retail space. I really like this one. But the landlord wants lots of changes to our menu because it may affect their anchor tenant's business.
My adrenaline is through the roof and out of this solar system.
Tomorrow we meet with the landlord to discuss details.
Speed Of Sound - Coldplay
Thursday, March 5, 2009
15 things you think you know about Dom???
It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! Don't send a message, leave a comment on here. Next, re-post this in your notes and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. Repost as WHATEVER YOU WANT.
1. Do we really know each other?
2. Do you hate me? Why?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. What do you always see me do?
5. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
6. Describe me in one word.
7. What was your first impression of me?
8. Do you still think that way about me now?
9. What reminds you of me?
10. If you could give me anything what would it be?
11. How well do you know me?
12. When's the last time you saw me?
13. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
14. Are you going to post this in your notes and see what I say about you?
15. What is my best attribute?
Feel free to add anything more you want to say about me! :)
Pure Energy - Information Society
1. Do we really know each other?
2. Do you hate me? Why?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. What do you always see me do?
5. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
6. Describe me in one word.
7. What was your first impression of me?
8. Do you still think that way about me now?
9. What reminds you of me?
10. If you could give me anything what would it be?
11. How well do you know me?
12. When's the last time you saw me?
13. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't?
14. Are you going to post this in your notes and see what I say about you?
15. What is my best attribute?
Feel free to add anything more you want to say about me! :)
Pure Energy - Information Society
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