Life Challenges Like Football?

Our lives are usually marked by a set of really important moments that could either make or break a circumstance. 

When important moments happen in ones life it could be regarded in "football terms" as a touchdown, which simply means you finally gained traction and succeeded over an obstacle that was currently in the way.

"Fumbles" could be regarded as bad moments that deter us from overcoming the obstacles at hand, as life is full of precarious events. 

So instead of getting depressed over life's challenges (those you can control and others that you can't) simply remind yourself that just like in sports, you win some and you lose some as long as you strive to live too potentially win...another...moment.

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Wealthy American Rapes His 3-Year-Old Daughter and 19-Month-Old Son

Richard H. Roberts (seen above), a 47 year old, 6 foot 4 and 260 pound husband and father plead guilty to raping his 3-year-old daughter, in which the judge only gave him 8 years probation because she felt that he "would not fare well" in prison. What?!

This sounds like it may be another case of "affluenza", which simply means being to wealthy too be jailed. Of course this notion is absurd but in courtrooms across the nation, being very rich seems to get you out of trouble a lot quicker than if you were poor.

Originally, the judge had sentenced this pedophile to 10 years in prison, and at the last minute she changed her mind. But could it have been the sound of a huge wad of cash flipping in her ear that got the judge to rethink her sentencing, or does she really feel that this person would be destroyed by prison?

In my opinion his character, reputation, and definitely his mind, were already destroyed when he decided to look at his daughter the way he should be looking at his wife. And now his ex-wife Tracy is not only suing her wealthy husband for raping their 3-year-old daughter, but also for raping their 19 month old son as well!

This child rapist should be behind bars and nowhere in the public realm, as it is imperative to make sure that he can not do this to someone else's child.

The ex-wife's attorney had this to say, “This self-confessed, admitted rapist and child abuser didn’t go to jail and, in fact, he stays in luxury where he’s always been,” said the lawyer, Thomas C. Crumplar.

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Has Your "ZOMBIE CARD" Been Revoked?

Have you ever conversed with someone about the ways in which the government is rigged against specific groups of people, and after the discussion you realize that some of these people really think that that's just the way it's supposed to be?

Seriously, there are some people that equate the suffering and struggles of particular groups of people to the "circle of life" if you will, in which the struggle is inevitable therefore it must be normal. 

This mentality I like to call the "giving up" mentality, where a person buys into third party interpretations of what one should think and be. It's like sentencing yourself to death years before you're officially buried in the ground. What's left are a bunch of zombies walking around simply existing for the purposes of existence. But don't take up space if you're not going to positively add to society, right? 

Either dig a six foot hole and pull the dirt in on yourself or stand up, and dust yourself off, while making strides towards positive contributions within our American society and the best place to contribute, is at the ballot box with your vote at your current place of residence.

Get informed with what's happening around you in your country, in your state, in your city, and in your town. It's imperative that we stay engaged so that we can engage others, and guess what? If you do the latter, then you're zombie card would officially be revoked. :-)

Think about it...

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How to Handle Unprofessional Behavior and Backstabbing Circumstances in Business

The world is full of professionals; those that claim to offer expertise in particular areas in which to profit, and those that offer services that they themselves aren't an expert in -- but will offer them anyway while finding someone that is an expert as a means of using their talents to capitalize off of.

If you're not intuitive enough to realize that a "professional" is trying to dupe you, then it could lead to a catastrophic spiraling of events in which you're sure to pay the price for your mistakes. However, as long as you learn from your mistakes then you seek to reduce the chances of being duped a second and/or third time etc.
 

Business is sharky and backstabbing for sure which is why to protect yourself, you must always look at everything with a very keen eye from every aspect that there is before making a final decision about anything regarding business.

There are "professional" business predators that prey on those they deem to be weak and/or unknowledgeable about business, and will lie in order to retrieve what they feel is necessary to benefit their organization. 

Personally, I've encountered "professionals" that tried using creative rhetoric in order to figure out the knowledge that I hone, in order to use it for their own business as to eliminate paying the middle man (you) for a service that they require. All your studying, research, and practice will be for naught if you easily give away your "inside" secrets and valuable knowledge -- as knowledge is power indeed.

An honest business relationship is one where a professional treats you with respect as a fellow professional, and is willing to be truthful about a partnership with regards to splitting generated revenue as a result of working together. A sneaky "professional" that tries to capitalize off of you without you knowing, isn't necessarily a good person to deal with.    

As for how to handle unprofessional individuals? 

Keep a cool head and remain professional at all times, after all this is your reputation on the line and you don't want one unprofessional person taking you out of character due to their own inadequacies. Always handle business as usual but never accept vulgar or abusive language from anyone, as it will kill a business relationship quicker than it began.

Be smart in business and above all, make sure to question a "professionals" motives at all times, this way you protect yourself and your company.

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Extreme Corruption Combated by Extreme Cold

Regarding the latest environmental disasters that have recently occurred in West Virginia and North Carolina, coupled with one of the worst winter storms in history which barreled its way through the Northeastern part of our country; I'd say the extreme weather is right on time.

Granted, I'm fully aware that extreme weather can cause many problems with traffic and power outages however, because our streams and rivers have been contaminated with death baring chemicals and coal which the federal government is currently looking into as a crime; the extreme cold can fight off any diseases/infections that could arise as a result of these historical and catastrophic pollutions.

Furthermore, because the water supply has been contaminated in WV and NC, to the point of school closings and civilians requiring medical assistance, the freshly fallen snow could be used as drinking and bathing water as it is purer than the contaminated water.

My how the creator of all does his job.

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The 47 Percent That Voted for Mitt Romney

Remember when Mitt Romney ran for president in 2012, how he constantly spoke of the mysterious 47 percent of Americans that didn't pay taxes and was dependent upon government?

Then during the actual election we all know that Mitt Romney lost, but what was shocking about his loss was that he received 47 percent of the vote, exactly what he presumed Obama would receive!

So is it fair to say then that everyone who voted for Mitt Romney, is dependent upon government?

And when you think about it, during Romney's presidential campaign when it was time to reveal tax reports -- he never did. Even when Americans pressured him to release them, he simply ignored the requests. Then along the way it was discovered that Romney in fact dodges tax season, obviously because he'd rather not pay. 

Then there's corporate welfare which is a government support or subsidy for private businesses, such as by tax incentives which the GOP absolutely love! 

Tax breaks and tax loopholes is their name of the game. So again, regarding Romney's 47 percent are freeloaders comment; it's obvious that 47 percent don't pay taxes but it's also obvious that 47 percent do receive tax incentives -- in which real American taxpayers haven't a clue of what it feels like to fall under the Bush tax cut bracket. Maybe one day we will? 

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President Obama Played the Race Card?

In a recent New Yorker article President Obama shared his personal feelings about his position stating, “There’s no doubt that there’s some folks who just really dislike me because they don’t like the idea of a black President,” Obama said. “There is a historic connection between some of the arguments that we have politically and the history of race in our country, and sometimes it’s hard to disentangle those issues.” 

Former vice president hopeful Sarah Palin, decided to send the president a special message regarding his comments on MLK day that read: 

Happy MLK, Jr. Day!

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mr. President, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and all who commit to ending any racial divide, no more playing the race card.

Do you think President Obama played the race card?

Absolutely not. The president was simply speaking from a historical perspective and if anyone knows the history of this country, then you'd know that the color of one's skin has always been a deciding factor of if you found a good job, if you found decent housing, if you found a good school and an overall better way of life. 

And Obama was just stating what news correspondents and Americans already know, and have been saying for years. It's funny because there are people that actually think that the president made racism worse, but in actuality, his national status brought what was already lurking behind-the-scenes into the spotlight. 

Who knew that all we had to do was elect a black president, in order to realize that the past is still the present.

For instance, if Obama was anti-gay he wouldn't have fought so hard for gay rights and as a result, Americans probably wouldn't have given it much thought. We'd probably have to wait to elect an out gay president and hypothetically speaking if we did, Americans would see just how vitriol others can be that are in opposition to gay rights. 

But it's a good thing we didn't have to wait to elect a gay president to have these issues addressed, right? And now that we are addressing gay issues Americans can clearly see the hate that some house within their hearts, and those that use oppressive policies to keep gay issues at bay; same for minorities.

The race card? Ha! Please. It can't be the "race card" if it's true.

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Yearn to Learn Elsewhere

In light of the state of Nevada ranking in last place again, regarding education it makes you wonder if the traditional way of learning should be restructured?

Why is it important to continuously learn?

Look at it this way, when you graduate elementary school do you not go to middle school? When you graduate middle school do you not go to high school? And when you graduate high school is college or trade school not to far off in thought? If after high school you decide to not continue higher education, do you just succumb to the complacency of your job? If you have a job you love and decide to settle in for the long haul, what else are you learning outside of your job?

My point?

When you stop learning you're left stagnant, at a stop sign, that doesn't permit you to go until you "learn" the next steps. If you drop out of elementary school your mind is at an elementary level, same for middle school and high school. Without knowledge it becomes difficult to navigate through the perils of life, you might as well be walking blind. Knowledge not only makes you aware it makes you valuable, in the sense that you may have something to offer the public that few can replicate so make sure to read books on how to make things, as America has lost its "made in America" status a long time ago.

Don't think that education only exists in schools and that you need a teacher to learn. Mentors are great if you can find one that genuinely has your best interests at heart, but self- teaching also goes a long way and allows you to discover things you might not have learned in the classroom. I'm a strong advocate for self-teaching and home schooling. Why hold yourself back if you don't have to?

"We're all born ignorant but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~

"Read, write, read, write, read, write." ~First Lady Michelle Obama~

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