HIV/AIDS Testing

Yesterday was national HIV testing day. The purpose, to test as many as possible so individuals will know their status and stop spreading the disease. Practical? NOT!!!! Though being test for HIV/AIDS should be an individuals moral obligation, it does not insure that those testing positive will reframe from spreading this deadly killer. Knowingly infecting another human being is MURDER! And those who continue to infect deserve to be treated as a MURDER and separated from the rest of society, thus insuring that this particular individual is no longer transmitting the disease from one to another.

There are countless individuals, particularly on dating web sites who are not honest about their HIV/AIDS status … this is criminal! Though these web sites would like for you to “list” your status, many ignore the question or simply lie. Just because one states that he or she is negative does not insure that they are. There are many individuals who know they are infected and are actively engaging in unsafe sexual contact, thus the cycle of infection continues. As crazy as this may sound, if you sleep with one there’s a great possibility you’re sleeping with many. Therefore, knowing your own as well as your partners HIV/AIDS stats, as well as their sexual behavior is imperative if we are going to even “slow down” the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Routine testing for HIV/AIDS is essential. If you are sexually active or you’re with someone whom you question their honesty about their sexual behavior, being tested every three months should be the standard … in this case, being tested once a year is not sound responsibility!!!! Until you are confident as to your partner’s sexual behavior, safe sexual activities, including condom use MUST be a part of your sexual engagement. You have to protect yourself cause the other person ain't giving two cents about your health. All they care about is their own sexual gratification … you are nothing more than a piece of meat for the slaughter. If you seriously question your partners honesty relating to their sexual behavior then perhaps you should simply forget about that individual and move on … if they ain't honest about their status then it can be assumed they ain’t honest about anything else. In other words, honesty pertaining to anyone's HIV/AIDS status is paramount if we are going to “STOP” the spread of AIDS, including the transmission of STD’s.

As active sexual beings, each of us must take responsibility for ourselves as well as the other individual if we are going to “STOP” the spread of HIV/AIDS. The government can test and hope to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS all they want, but this is not the solution in preventing further infections. Personal honest responsibility is the only solution. Course, only in a perfect world would honest responsibility be a reality. But since we do not live in a perfect world, knowing your status as well as your partners, including their sexual behavior is the only sound solution you will ever exercise. GET TESTED … ONLY YOU CAN STOP THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS.

You Can Adjust

"You Can't Change the wind, but you can adjust the sails"

-Author Unknown-

Remembering George Carlin

1937-2008

George Carlin’s solution to save gas is to cut the amount of gas usage.

One of the best ways to decrease the use of so much gas is to deport the 11 million illegal immigrants in this country! That would be 11 million less people using gas, and the price of gas would (should) come down.

Next, bring our troops home from Iraq to guard the borders.

When they catch any illegal immigrant crossing the border, they should hand him a canteen, a rifle, and some ammo; ship him to Iraq; and tell him that if he wants to become an American, he must first serve a tour in the military. Give him a soldier’s pay while he’s there and tax him on it.

After his tour, he may be allowed to become a legal immigrant since he has defended this country.

He should then also be registered to be taxed just like any legal resident.

If he refuses to serve and agree to the above conditions, ship him to Iraq anyway without the canteen, rifle or ammo.

This should deter aliens from illegally immigrating, and should provide a solution for the troops in Iraq and the illegal immigration problem.

Click on “Seven Dirty Words” to read George Carlin’s list of words not permitted on television.

Warning Labels

I'm sure you’ve heard about this woman suing Victoria Secrets for a defective thong. She claims that a decorative piece came flying off the thong and hit her in the eye, thus causing permanent damage. So, will Victoria Secrets have to put warning labels on their thongs? If I had anything to do with the wording of these labels it would read something like this. Warning! For your safety wear shatter proof glasses at the time of fitting. Thong’s may cause permanent damage to the beholder if worn by ugly and obese individuals. Hey, we’ve all seen some pretty unsightly shows of thong wearers.

Seriously, the woman is a moron and looking for nothing more than a free handout from Victoria Secrets. My first reaction was out right laughter! Then I got to thinking. How the hell did she have her face so close to the thong that a decorative piece would hit her in the eye? When I put my undergarment on I’m usually standing upright … my face ain’t all up into my stuff! Then my mind wondered … perhaps she was wearing the thong over her head? Hey, there are those who get into it! Nonetheless, talk about a lawsuit not even worth it’s weight in gold … please! I mean, I’m sorry that the woman’s eye sustained some kind of damage, but come on now! My advice to her; maybe you shouldn't wear Victoria Secrets’ thong and stick to a Wal-Mart brand?

Hey!, maybe I can sue Levi's because my stuff got caught the zipper? Can you imagine the warning label on this one? Warning! Please make sure your _ _ _ _ is well tucked before zipping!

Bikers Go Away!

The city of Myrtle Beach is working hard to bring an end to the annual Harley-Davidson and Bike Fest rallies. This is a BIG mistake! I agree that when these rallies are in town it’s a headache to get around the city, the noise is loud, accidents claims lives, and there are those who create problems for law enforcement, restaurants and hotels, etc. But to outright ban these annual events because its a headache … not a good idea! Yes, trouble makers come with the territory, but to deny those who come to our city and enjoy their time with us, spend money, and don’t cause trouble, well, Mr. Mayor, don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater! Here’s why.

These two events bring DOLLAR$ to the city. Local merchants, business, restaurants, hotels, amassment parks, venders, including law enforcement financially benefit from these rallies. Should the city of Myrtle Beach succeed in banning these lucrative events it will surely affect the bottom line for many business, including those of us who work for a living during these events. Bikers spend MONEY! Myrtle Beach business depend on tourism dollars! So Mr. Mayor don’t be an idiot! Think twice before you think that our city would be better off if bikers would simply take their money and go away.

Check Your Diver's License!

You can now see anyone's drivers license on the internet, including your own! I just searched for mine and there it was ... picture and all!? Thanks Homeland Security Privacy, where is our right to it? Anyway, I removed mine and suggest you do the same ... Click on the link below and check it out. All you have to do is just enter your name, city and state to see if yours is on file. After your license comes on the screen, click the box marked "Please Remove". This will remove it from public viewing, but not from law enforcement.

CLICK HERE!

Political Correctness

Texas A&M University holds a "Best Definition Contest" annually. In 2007, term to be defined was "political correctness". The winner was:

Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional and illogical minority, which is rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds the proposition that, it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by its clean end.

-Source Unknown-

Question & Answer

Statement:

“Don’t you know that being gay is a sin and in order for you to be saved you must renounce such a life-style? ” … from J.M.

Response:

First and foremost, “… If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first throw a stone ...” -John 8:7 (NIV)

The argument of whether or not being gay is a sin has been raging for years that literally I’ve become numb to the rage. Therefore, J.M. your words are like sounding brass to my ears and here’s why.

Throughout my youth I knew that, but didn’t understand as to why, I had an attraction towards the same sex. Then throughout my young adult years I tried unsuccessfully to change my life-style, begging God to remove these feelings from me. Eventually, the emotional struggle over this very issue dragged me to the point of attempting suicide because it was pounded into my understanding that I was an abomination to God. My thought was, if God doesn’t love me then I certainly wasn’t worth anything, therefore why continue life that was literally tearing me apart and filled with no hope. Then one day I had my Jacobs ladder and the experience totally changed my life, and here’s how.

“… Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ’O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength’ The second is this: ’Love your neighbor as yourself’ There is no commandment greater than these” - Mark 12: 30 (NIV)

God knows us from before we were ever born. He knew long before I ever came along as to what cross I would have to carry in life. He knew all the pain, suffering, the intolerence I would have to endure. He know and still allowed me to be brought into this world just as he foresaw. I was created in the image of God … if this alone doesn’t speak volumes of God than nothing ever will.

When it’s all done and said, God looks on the heart. He commands us to love ourselves above everyone else, cause if we can’t love ourselves for who we are then we are intolerable of others. Therefore, in all that I am and in all that I’m not, I strive daily to LOVE God with all my heart, soul, mind and strength because this is what He commands of me. In the eyes of God, me being “gay” isn’t the issue … the issue is how I love Him and love you.

As for my sexual orientation, I have placed it in the hands of God. I have done everything I can possibly do to change it ... guess "God must be busy" on this one! Therefore, the only option left is for me is to love myself and leave this entire issue in God’s hands. For me, it’s more important as to how I live my life rather than how I could have lived my life, cause if I look back on how I could have, I would have been dead. Instead, today, I’m alive and daily thank God above for all that He has made me to be … in His image.

Oh, and one last thought. In all honesty, I don't conisder myself as being "gay." I'm just an wonderful and sometimes a pain in the @ss individual who puts my pants on one leg at a time, well, maybe both at one time. Nonetheless, I'm just me and that's all that really matters! So, J.M., if you are without sin, please!, go ahead and cast the first stone! Just don't hit this pretty face okay!?!

A Married Couple

A married couple is driving along a highway doing a steady forty miles per hour. The wife is behind the wheel. Her husband suddenly looks across at her and speaks in a clear voice.

"Darling," he says. "I know we've been married for twenty years, but I want a divorce.
”The wife says nothing, keeps looking at the road ahead but slowly increases her speed to 45 mph.

The husband speaks again. "I don't want you to try and talk me out of it," he says, "because I've been having an affair with your best friend, and she's a far better lover than you are."
Again the wife stays quiet, but grips the steering wheel more tightly and slowly increases the speed to 55.

He pushes his luck.. "I want the house," he says insistently. Up to 60 mph. "I want the car, too," he continues. 65 mph. "And," he says, "I'll have the bank accounts, all the credit cards and the boat."

The car slowly starts veering towards a massive concrete bridge. This makes him a wee bit nervous, so he asks her: "Isn't there anything you want?"

The wife at last replies in a quiet and controlled voice. "No, I've got everything I need." she says.

"Oh, really?" he inquires, "So what have you got?"

Just before they slam into the wall at 75 mph, the wife turns to him and says "The airbag."

-Author Unknown-

Stop Bitching About Gas Prices!

To date, here in Myrtle Beach, the average price per gallon of gas is $3.78. Yes, it’s high! But instead of complaining about high prices, lets do something about it? Each of us could bring the price of gas down if we would change some of our driving habits. Here’s how I’m contributing in hopes that prices will drop.

1. Choose your route carefully.
2. Go shopping once a week, otherwise shop online.
3. Visit the local convenient store only in an emergency.
4. Attend church once a week.
5. See a movie twice a month.
6. Eat out once a week or order in more often.
7. Only fill your gas tank halfway.
8. Tell congress to stop catering to environmentalists and drill in Alaska.

Being frugal isn’t easy. We love our cars and because of this love affair we’re now paying the price it takes to maintain this affair. If we continue our addiction, somewhere down the line rationing is going to become a way of life. After all, there’s only so much oil to go around. Should rationing become necessary then all of us will be forced into action to conserve, therefore why not voluntarily do so now? Remember, cause and effect! Simply put, the less gasoline we pump the more stockpile there is to move, thus lower prices. So STOP complaining and take matters into your own hands … use less gas!

The average cost to fill my tank up was $160.00 per month. By changing my driving habits and still not feeling as though I was sacrificing, I was able to save $80.00. Yes, there are times when I have to use more fuel. I'm not going to give up visiting my friends. The average fuel cost, $15.00 per month ... a small price to pay considering the fact that I really enjoy hanging out with them. So, the moral in all this is; choose your journies wisely, stick to it, and choose your friends carefully ... why spend fuel visiting someone you really don't enjoy being around? I'm just saying!