The Internet has gone Simple Minded
What is with the trend on the internet that everything has to be suitable and simple minded as a first grader pop-up book? It used to be fun to go on websites and find fascinating and "creative" websites which it actually was a "talent" to admire. Colorful websites, artwork, original content and enjoyable to see was the name of the game. Sounds like that type of website is a thing of the past, I guess. Current trend in website design is a white background with a few words on it and nothing else. If you have more than that, everyone complains and moans about it because their I-phone don't load it right. You can even see this trend on the "major" sites also. Facebook has become one small, boring strip at the top of the screen. Google is now just a white screen with the name in the middle with a search bar. Is this a trend for simple minds or creative design gone out the window?
I am not much on sugar coating things and rather give you a staight forward answer. "Creativity has left the building". Nobody cares about anything anymore. Hollywood movies are nothing more than remakes of a remake of a remake. Oh boy, superman movie, but this time, lets put his red panties on the inside of his pants. That movie was garbage, pure, utter, garbage and everyone claims it was great. It was filled with unorganized, random jumping around, make no sense, and impossible to follow storyline (not sure if it had a story). I have lost track of how many times batman and spiderman have been retwerked. I see the new kids movie coming out is named "planes", so much different from the movie "cars" with talking animated vehicles.
Online gaming creativity has been lost in the mix also. World of Warcraft needs to change its name to World of RepeatCraft. Do the same dailys over and over, then do your dailys again. What a borecraft. Don't forget about clickville, or some people call farmville. oh boy, click, I planted a farm. Lets give people more exciting things to do and we will call it "Farmville 2". It will be so much different. Oh boy, click, I planted a farm (yep, different).
Television is not even worth watching anymore. Almost every channel you turn on is either "rednecks" doing stupid crap or about some twisted, no talent, annoying woman that is only famous because she made a sex video. If there wasn' for HBO and their great series, I would never even watch tv.
So this is my rant for today. If you agree or disagree, please leave your comments.
Signed,
Bob "BadDawg" Dilts
the original GrumpyCat
Marvellous Marijuana Stories
Marvellous Marijuana Stories
Author: Robert KaneCannabis news is always cropping up in the papers and online. Whether it's the latest MP venting their opinion on the dangers of the drug, before admitting they used to take it or a celebrity busted by police over possession, it's pretty hard to avoid. Then there are the oddities - the marijuana stories which are funny, strange or just plain weird. Here are the best from the last few years:
California introduces Pot Vending Machines
Before you all pack your bags and head over the Atlantic, I should point out that it's strictly for people with a medical prescription to use marijuana as part of their healthcare - and there are safeguards in place to prevent non-prescribed folks from using it. Patients will be required to provide their prescription, give a fingerprint and then have their photo taken.
This cannabis news remains controversial because although medical marijuana is legal in some states, the federal government does not recognise its medicinal properties.
Utah Teenager Reports Pot Theft to Police
This is one of those marijuana stories that make you appreciate just how some stupid some people can be. Not only did an 18 year old burglar report his stolen cannabis to police, but he accepted an invitation to come in and identify the stash when the robber was caught. No sooner had he confirmed the marijuana was his, then he was arrested and charged on possession with intent to supply.
Sniffer Dog Fails to Find Planted Pot
After planting some marijuana in a customer's luggage to train a new sniffer dog, customs officials were left embarrassed when this cannabis news story hit the headlines: the mutt failed to find the goods! The mistake, combined with the custom officer's failure to recall which bag he'd put it in, meant that one passenger left with a free cannabis gift in their luggage. A spokesman for the airport's customs' office made a plea for its return: "If by some chance passengers find it in their suitcase, we're asking them to return it."
Burglars and Police Raid House at the Same Time
One of the most unlikely marijuana stories in this list: Two Australian burglars broke into a house being used to grow hydroponic cannabis only to discover it was full of police officers raiding the place to search for drugs! The burglars fled, but were caught a few days later by police.
Pot Smoker Reports Dealer to Police over "Bad Weed"
A 52 year old Darmstadt cannabis smoker was arrested for the possession of illegal substances after reporting his dealer to the police for selling him some "completely un-enjoyable" marijuana. The cannabis news article explains that the man had previously taken it up with the dealer directly, who refused to issue him a refund of the £270 he had paid for the drugs. Upon taking his "fraud" allegations with police, he was charged for his crime, despite the "absolutely mediocre quality" of the drugs involved.
Cannabis Plants Cause Police Station Closure
Billericay police station in Essex needed to be evacuated after the stench of confiscated cannabis plants became overpowering. 150 seedlings and mature plants grown from cannabis seeds had been seized from the home of a pro-cannabis campaigner and were kept in the station's cell, where their strong odour swept through the whole building. One source said "The smell even filtered into the public reception area and people might have got the wrong idea."
Rock Star Charged with Wanting to Smoke Marijuana...in 1994
An Argentine rock star was charged with informing spectators that he felt like smoking a joint - a decade after the cannabis news story broke. In November 1994, Andres Calamaro told 100,000 fans in La Plata: "I feel so good that I could smoke a joint". Attempts were made by morally offended parents to bring charges against the rock star, but these were dismissed by the judge in 1995. A decade later a less liberal judge was found, and the case was reopened for the musician, then 43.
Cannabis Smoker Celebrates 120th Birthday
A 120 year old Indian woman living with her 92 year old daughter and 72 year old grandson is baffled by her longevity: "I don't know how I've survived so long. Many relatives much younger than me have died". One theory suggests it's her habitual drug use. According to the Sun, the 120 year old Fulla Nayak smokes cannabis cigars and drinks strong palm wine, and this could be the secret of her success.
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About the Author
Paul Delorde is the managing director of Sensible Seeds. Based in the UK, the company sells souvenir cannabis seeds and informational books on cannabis to customers all over the world.
Learn to talk like a hippie
Learn to Talk Like a Hippie
By Kate Monteith
Want to learn how to talk like a hippie? The flower children of the 1960s invented dozens of counter-culture words and expressions to describe their experiences and beliefs. Whether you are planning a party to celebrate peace and love, or just want to learn some hipster slang, here is a short list of hippie words and expressions.
Baby or Babe: A term of fondness for men or women, like "Honey."
Bag: A favorite hobby or pursuit, as in, "Playing guitar is my bag, baby."
Ban the Bra: A feminist catchphrase. The bra was considered a symbol of women's oppression and bras were sometimes burned in protest.
Bread: Money or cash. "I wish I didn't have to work, but I need the bread."
Bummer: Unfortunate occurrence or sad feeling. "What a bummer, man!"
Cat: A likable male.
Chick: A pretty, young woman.
Cool: Admirable or trendy, and worthy of emulation.
Cop out: Lame excuse for inaction or taking the lazy way out. "He said the dog ate all our brownies. What a cop out!"
Dig: "I dig it," means, "I understand your point of view." Also a way to describe something you like a lot, as in, "I really dig those sandals."
Do your own thing!: Do whatever makes you happy.
Drag: Boring or disappointing. "What a drag!"
Far Out!: "Awesome!"
Flower Children: Hippies were called Flower Children because they wore flowers in their hair, on their clothes and painted flowers on everything.
Flower Power: Flowers symbolized the power of love over hate. Most famously, hippies placed flower stems in the gun barrels of law enforcement during war protests.
Funky: Stylish in an unconventional way. For example, music and fashions can be funky.
Generation Gap: Defines the divergence between the ideals of modern, young adults and those of older and more conservative generations.
Get Real: Be realistic. You are in denial.
Go with the Flow: Be calm and let things happen at their own pace.
Groovy!: Most pleasurable! The coolest!
Hassle: Trouble or difficulty. "I got hassled by the police. What a hassle!"
If It Feels Good, Do It: Be uninhibited, enjoy yourself as you wish.
Laid Back: Peaceful and calm. "The crowd was laid back."
Lid: A $10 bag of marijuana, a full ounce at the time.
Love Beads: Natural beads that were fun to wear and fun to give as a mark of friendship.
Love-In: A hippie happening with love for all things as the central theme.
Make Love, Not War: Hippies shouted this slogan to protest war and promote peace and love.
Man: Spoken in place of a man's name, as in dude, buddy, pal, friend, chum. "Hey, man, I dig your Hendrix poster."
The Man: An authority figure, esp. the police.
Mellow: Pleasurable and agreeable.
Mellow Out: Take it easy; stay calm.
Munchies: Ravenous hunger, "I've got the munchies!" Also means delectable food, as in, "We put out lots of munchies to share."
Outta Sight or Out of Sight: Means fantastic, "The Beatles are outta sight!"
Plastic: Phony or artificial.
Rap: A rap means a friendly discussion. To rap is to talk. The word was not associated with music as it is today.
Right On!: An exclamation that means, "I completely agree!" Political emphasis is indicated by a raised fist.
Righteous: Worthy and commendable.
Scene: The party or place where cool people meet. "Dig this groovy scene!"
Selling Out: To abandon counter-culture ideals for material or personal gain. "She sold out to work in a bank. What a sell-out!"
Split: To depart. "Let's split this scene." "We have to split at midnight."
Square: Describes a person or thing that is conformist, straight-laced and very un-cool. "My mom is such a square!"
Thing: Total obsession or favorite pastime. "Incense is my thing, baby!"
Threads: Clothes.
Trippy: Fascinating and captivating with psychedelic overtones.
Uptight: Stressed or on edge. "My dad gets so uptight around my boyfriend."
Vibes: Short for vibrations, it means a feeling or intuition. "This place puts out great vibes." "I'm getting bad vibes from that policeman."
Way Out: Hard to believe or really amazing.
What's Happenin'?: Whaddup?
Where It's At!: Highly recommended place to go. "Haight-Ashbury is where it's at, baby."
This list of hippie slang is by no means complete. What hippie words or expressions do you know that are not on this list? You can find more inspiration for hippie words and fun party planning ideas at PeaceLoveParty.com.
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