The price of conflict....

Ever notice that when we have a natural disaster, or America goes to war,(I mean America freeing the oppressed to give them a new democratic government) all the rest of the world pays the high price of gas and the price of oil goes over $100 per barrel?  Well over the weekend the price of oil dropped over $9.00 a barrel and still no movement in our gas prices. WHY?

The refineries can now make a profit.  For many years the news and media have told us that that commodity is market driven. Perhaps it is , but why when the cost of crude goes down our gas prices don't follow.  They sure shoot up when oil rises.  For one reason and one reason only--profits.  Remember people, some of those oil and gas refineries have crown corporation money behind them. Basically we are taking it up the hoop....

No Social Media Please, I'm already in a Relationship....

I am positive that only a handful of people I know are NOT on a social networking site like Facebook.  This type of technology is a wonderful invention as long as it is kept at arms length and used for the right purpose.  I am NOT SAYING DELETE FACEBOOK, just try to remember the people in your life and how important they are to you.  Some of them deserve more than a quick chat or a post.  There will come a time when you(we all) realize it is time to get off the computer and back to the "real world".  These warning signs just may help:

1.  There are too many requests from your ex's weirdo family that want to keep in touch eventhough it has been over 15 years...
2.  People post rude comments and pictures on your wall...
3.  You recieve pokes from your ex's and their friends...
4.  There are weird quizes about certain people you never want to think about that way...
5.  Your "friend" posted embarassing pictures of you....and gave out way too much info
6.  Your creepy ex stalks you on facebook and twitter wherever you go...
7.  You recieve chat requests from people you never really wanted to talk to, you just accepted the friend request to get rid of them.
8.  You are constantly checking your newsfeed or posting every 15 minutes, even at work.
9.  You actually care what happens in "farmville"....
10.  You forget birthdays unless 'Facebook" reminds you..

Basically these sites seem to be set up for singles and people who genuinely are NOT sincere, I mean how much thought does it take to send someone a birthday card---you know by mail?  It is user beware folks.  I am sure many an arguement has happened due to a post, chat , or email from an ex causing problems. Your best defense: An Ex is An Ex so keep it that way!  Setting limits, trusting your signifigant other, managing your "friends" list can help, but make time for the real people in your life that are closest to you in the real world, not farmville.....

Just Jenni

Killarneys' Teen Birth Rate

    For some strange reason, our area is plagued with teen pregnancy; just walk down the street on any day and you will see teen mothers with one or two small children, some as young as 15.  Teen pregnancy in this day and age is now the acceptable norm, a decade ago it was still seen as "not a good" thing, girls would give up the children to families wanting to adopt, even earlier than that, young pregnant teens went to live with their "aunt" for a year or two.  After all teen pregnancy is contagious isn't it???  Babies having babies just adds to our current economic problems.  I am not sure if these girls realize just how difficult it will be to raise children on a fixed income.
      Many have dropped out of high school and do not even have a grade 9 education.  It seems to be a very sad and sorry statement not only about our morals in todays society, but on our lack of focus on education and programs for our youth.  These young girls and their children are going to be in the social services system for many years; putting an increased strain on our taxpaying pocketbooks.  Even more stressing to me is that we are creating a generation of young people with lack of responsibilities, uneducated, unskilled and poorly equipped parents.  Unfortunately most of these children will grow up in a single parent home with a breakdown of family values and benefits, needed by every child.
      I am troubled by the lack of options these young girls think they have.  It seems that adoption is not the option anymore and more of these barely teen moms are choosing to keep their babies.  I personally know at least 10 couples waiting to adopt.  In the short term it sounds great-teens taking responsibility for their actions, but down the road will it be the right choice?  The cost of having children has skyrocketed.  Would these young teens be able to provide adequate housing for their child?  Other basic needs?  Cost of any sports once the child is old enough?  What if the child was special needs?  Would they be able to save money for the child's college?  All these questions go thru my head when I see a mother that young.  What will our society be like in 15 years?  Will the children still be in the social services system?  Will their children be having chilren too?  I hope not...
     I would hope that some, even a fraction of these young teens realize the consequences and either abstain or practice safe sex with birth control.  It seems that option has been left by the wayside as well.  But it would be hard to learn about the best options for your future when you are sitting at home, pregnant at 14 instead of being in school and getting your education.  Basically our children are growing up too fast.  Blame it on social media, absence of proper role models, lack of education, lack of parental supervision , but that is another post......

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This is my Page

Sorry for jumping the gun, but I had to post about the Osama Killing today.  Well I have a blog page all for myself.  I am starting to think this is great therapy and cheaper than prozak.  Being able to vent and knowing that people can comment or not comment is totally gratifing for me.  After all I am quite opinionated and really enjoy an audience at times.  I am a conspiracy theorist, and do not think we live in the world that news, politicians, and other influencial people tell us;  We are lied to, manipulated, and used by corporations, politicians, and even those we love(celebrities).  I am a true believer in "trust no one".  I plan to post daily on topics from current events, past history, and of course my opinions.  Ciao

Osama's not DEAD

I have to wonder why all of us would believe a story with no proof.  The United States authorities just buried Osama at sea? WTF? Of course there is no proof of this and that was an amazingly ultra fast DNA test that was performed.  It just so happens that Obama really needed this "GoodNews" for his political career with the "birthing" issue.  This will be his"mission accomplished" and what is next?  What extreamist group will seek retribution for this so-called killing?  If in fact Osama is dead, then we really need to prepare for what is to come.  The USA has now made him a martyr for Islamic Extreamists, and god help us now(good thing I am an athiest) if he is not dead, we all need to question why the governments of the world (along with the news media) would lie to us.  Keep us like mushrooms, fed shit and kept in the dark...