10.20.09
Posted in Humor/Funny at 3:13 pm by PsychicDonut
I love my friends. They know me well enough to figure that some things they’ll send me require IMMEDIATE commentary. So, thanks Cliff, for this jewel of wisdom/knowledge, or whatever one wants to call it!
Apparently, some have way too much money to spend. Who’d have known in a time like this? Screw the recession. Apparently there is none, if companies sell items like this.
But then, when I look at this product, I think “WHY!? Why did I not come up with such an awesome idea? I, too, could be rich!” Then I hit myself in the head for not being smart enough to pry on the stupidity of some consumers, who consider this probably trendy.
But, without further due, check THIS OUT! And yes, for $85 you, too, can own what I create naturally by simply wearing panty hose and going out. And yes, for the ones who bought them/consider buying them, I have one word for you: SUCKER!
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10.16.09
Posted in Things that annoy me at 1:19 pm by PsychicDonut
It is true, vampires roam New Jersey. How do I know? Well, see this: http://www.nj.com/insidejersey/index.ssf/2009/10/vampires_of_new_jersey.html
Really? Alright, here goes my opinion, even though it may come across harsher than I mean it. But hey, I reserve that right, being German 
I honestly don’t care at all what people worship, how they dress, what race they are and what they do in their bedroom. Hence, my circle of friends is pretty eclectic and doesn’t favor one group over another. Having said that and often being considered “Goth” based on how I look affords me the right to cast my opinion here.
Simply said “Get over it already!” Why do all subcultures strive for community or social acceptance? Are you friggin’ kidding me? I don’t know what America they live in, but it’s sure as hell not the one I see. Yes, I do feel this country needs to be more tolerant and if I had the power I’d ban ignorance, bigotry and intolerance. But before I run about whining about the perception others have of vampires, I’d rather go and spread acceptance and facts about certain spiritual paths, races or gay people!
When one emerges oneself in a certain subculture, one HAS to be aware that one will quickly be deemed a freak. Most of us who spent any time in the Goth scene know this. So, if I wander about flashing acrylic fangs at people, while wearing a corset and cape and sharing that I am drinking blood, I might not be taken all that serious, or get ridiculed or labeled. Definitely latter.
I never quite understood why there is a need to share your preferences or intimate details with others. I sure as hell never felt a need to share that I am into mysticism and other philosophies. Vampirism is NOT a religion, spiritual path, philosophy or what have you. It is a choice! Hence, it is no different to me than wandering about yelling that you want to raise tolerance and acceptance for being a swinger, goth, or being into wearing a bear costume while chanting “Isis, Isis, Ra, Ra, Ra.”
COME ON! Seriously. I happen to know a few “vampires” and guess what? Codex or not, it’s all derived from Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Ann Rice tales of describing a vampire as a beautiful and powerful being. So, while I don’t care if you are sporting fangs, a hooded cape and drink blood, I can’t take you serious when you ask for community advocacy.
*steps of the soap box*
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10.15.09
Posted in Things that make me happy at 8:35 am by PsychicDonut
I don’t know if anyone reads Yahoo’s homepage, but I do. One of the headline articles today, was that Walmart is going global, again. Here is the part that made me laugh:
“Since venturing into Mexico in 1991, Walmart International has grown haphazardly. During the 1990s the retailer exported its big-box, low-price model. While that strategy worked in North America, the results were so bad in Germany and Korea that Walmart withdrew from those countries in 2006.”
Yes, Walmart will always suck in any European country, because they don’t support “slave” labor. Yep, this is the reason they had to get out of Germany. Germany has very strong worker unions, not to mention that Germany’s minimum wage is also way above the US’. How does Walmart keep passing on cheap prices to their consumers? Why of course, by blatantly underpaying their employees. In Germany they were told to either adhere to the union wages and labor laws, or leave. Guess what? They left!
Maybe they have learned from the many class-action suits that were filed against them for discrimination and cheating employees out of their wages. However, I am not convinced of it. So I am remaining a hater for Walmart and keep jugging the Hatorate.
While there are many things that annoy me about living in Germany, it always makes me grin when American companies go over there, thinking they will make a huge profit. Yes, Germany is the largest European economy, but that doesn’t mean they are doing it via underpaying their employees and cutting corners. Companies like Walmart will never survive over there.
As many know, Walmart has always been a pet peeve of mine. Yep, I am way harsh in this one and always said that this company stands for everything that is wrong with our country. To know that there are certain countries out there that simply won’t put up with their unethical ways of making money is music to my ears.
Meanwhile, I am still amused that INGLEWOOD (the “hood” of Los Angeles) denied Walmart to open their doors there. I know that Monrovia did the same. Unfortunately, Walmart just went across the street to Duarte, which did give them a building permission.
Sorry, I sure as hell am not a rich person but I rather pay a few dollars more for American made stuff, sold in a small mom and pop store than Wal-Mart’s cheap, imported crap that contributes to entire state deficits and prides itself by putting small, local stores out of business.
Hatorate! Tastes hm, hm, good! 
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10.09.09
Posted in Things that annoy me at 3:51 pm by PsychicDonut
Really??? There are still people falling for the Nigerian money scams? I do hope that there is not a single person left out there who will fall for this crap. However, if there ARE any people who, even for a moment, consider this stuff real, let me point out the obvious!
First of all, I do this for a living. I work in cyber crime/identity theft/credit card debt prevention. Some scams are better than others, but these money scams are always the same! While the email content changes, the bad English, spelling, grammar and the promise to receive a large sum of money from someone you have never met, or by winning a lottery you’ve never played, are always the same!
In this one, I am being selected as sole heir to poor Mrs. Ruth Schoch’s fortune (mind you, this is pronounced “Shock” in English), who has found Christianity after her husband was killed by the Muslims in Afghanistan! Come on!! Really????? I almost want to tell people who send their personal info to FRAUDSTERS IN CHINA OR NIGERIA that they deserve to be ripped off. Alas, I worry about old people who may not be that familiar with the Internet and its many scams and phishing attacks by fraudsters across the globe.
And here is the original of the email I received today. BTW, it has the “hk” extension on the end of the email, which is Hong Kong. And as we know China is THE largest producer of spam on the planet! My advice to any overseas fraudsters “LEARN PROPER ENGLISH!”
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I am Mrs. Ruth Schoch, A widow to Late Mr. John Schoch, I am 73years old, and I am now a new Christian convert, suffering from long time, cancer of the ear. From all indications my condition is really deteriorating and it’s quite obvious that I won’t live long according to my doctors.
This is because my cancer stage has gotten to a very bad stage. My late husband was killed during the U.S raid, against terrorism in Afghanistanwhen he traveled to Afghanistan to monitor a Hospital/a Humanitarian Found at (HHF) he was setting up for the benefit of the Afghan masses as of then; whose majority and 99 percent of them are Muslims/ Islamic scholars and loyalists.. During the period of our marriage we couldn’t produce any child. My late husband was very wealthy and after his death, I inherited all his businesses and wealth, and when I noticed that my condition is not improving rather it gets worsen by the day I decided to divide part of this wealth, to contribute to Charity and the development of the churches in Africa, America, Asia and Europe. I selected you after visiting the internet and I prayed over it. I am willing to donate the fund to you for charity, the less privileged, churches, orphanages and widows, Propagating the word of God and to ensure that the house of God is maintained.
I took this decision upon myself because I don’t have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not Christians and I don’t want my husband’s hard earned money to be misused by unbelievers. Because I have come to find out that wealth acquisition without Christ is vanity upon vanity.
Please I want you to note that this fund is deposited with security company for security purpose.. And upon my instruction, you will file in an application for the transfer of the fund in your name with the security company. May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family.
Await Your Urgent Reply though this email (mrs_ruthschoch@yahoo.com.hk)
do remember to send me your full information.any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for a church, another person or Christian individual for this same purpose.
Yours in Christ.
Mrs. Ruth Schoch,
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10.07.09
Posted in Spirituality/Philosophy at 1:00 pm by PsychicDonut
Ha, before you get all bent out of shape here, let me “asplain.” This isn’t my statement, but the statement of my best friend in the whole world; which I will not name to ensure privacy 
I had an interesting conversation recently with said person. We were talking about a couple friends who had found “god,” or shall I say “Christianity” due to strenuous life situations. I argued that there is nothing wrong with finding solace in a higher power, if it helps people to get over trauma. My best friend argued that it isn’t “god” or the “bible” that helps people to get over these things, but the community. He said that he can appreciate people who read the bible and find hope, but found that most people who belong to any organized religion get sucked in by the ”other sheep” who become their network of hope and strength.
I was arguing back and forth, when it dawned on me what he was saying. His beef was not with religion per se, but with the sheep mentality, especially those who keep talking about having found god, even though they have no idea what is written in the bible. He argued that most people never even bother to read any scripture or learn for themselves, but follow the “community” who make them feel as if they belong and as if THEY have the answers.
I was taken aback by how much he dislikes religion. It has always been a sore subject for him, but I didn’t have all that much to argue about the way he was approaching it. What makes it kind of sad is that there are a few Christian run programs, like AA, that are ineffective for people who are not Christian. I have known a couple people who refused going to AA because they couldn’t take the “preaching” or “Jesus” talk.
It’s not that I am bagging on Christianity, but it is, in fact, the largest religion on the planet. 60% of the world population are Christians. So that makes it rather hard to choose a religion like Hinduism, or Buddhism. Plus, neither Hinduism, nor Buddhism “recruits” for their beliefs and I have yet to be stopped by either a Hindi or Buddhist who tried to point out the “error of my ways,” judged me based on my beliefs or looks, or fought with another person based on their claim that their god is better than the other, and that all other people who believe differently would suffer horrible faiths/are sinners and go to hell.
What fascinates me is how far people take their beliefs. And yet it proofs the argument my best friend made. How can one spread a message of solace, peace and salvation, while threatening those who believe differently? How can you convince anyone about a loving god, while you are out there hating, judging, preaching and doing the wrong thing?
To me it never mattered what any one person believed or worshipped. My curiosities in the past regarding certain faiths, religions or philosophies were predominantly based on watching the actions and words of those who studied them and then feeling inspired. I never did become curious about a bunch of people who followed anything because “a book” or another told them so.
I do believe that we are now living in an age of science, (hopefully) reason and awakening. I think that there are certain beliefs that are shared across faiths, religions and philosophies. And those I have always called “Universal Truths.” While I wished at times that someone or something told me how to live my life and what to believe, thereby taking any accountability or responsibility away from me, I found that I can’t authentically function like this, because I know “the truth,” to a degree.
So, while I do not hate religion, I am saddened that I live in a country that was founded on the freedom of religion and yet has such a high population of people who keep spreading hate and ignorance to those who believe differently. I quote yet again the bumper sticker of this “well educated,” SUV driving Muppet spotted on the freeway “No Muslim Will Be My President.”
I have high hopes for the human race. I guess that is why they call me an idealist.
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