There are a lot of things not to like about Jon Gosslin. He may love his kids but, he's always had a lot of growing up to do. Let's face it. The guy is pretty much a frat boy forced into major domestic life.
That's what made TLC's smash hit "Jon And Kate Plus 8" so entertaining. A guy that is completely not prepared for the demands of fatherhood meshed with a wife that expects him to pull his weight.
Kate, on the other hand, sold out her family for the sake of putting bread on the table. Well, there are worse things she could have done. Let's face it: One kid is expensive. Trying to manage with eight kids takes more than a village, especially when you want to raise them in a huge house, on a huge property, and with no other means to support them.
The thing is, that despite the circumstances you can't help but wander at the effect growing up under such a microscope will have on the kids. This is like taking the idea of the child star to even newer heights... well, depths actually. The only chance these kids will have to really see what life is all about is to go through the unfortunate circumstances they are faced with now.
To date, despite growing up on camera they have been living in a bubble. They have been given absolutely everything and more. They are surrounded by body guards and lots of people making sure nothing happens to them.
With all the negativity surrounding Jon, I feel compelled to put it out there that his actions are perfectly understandable. Despite everything he is just a regular guy that got in way over his head. He tried to tough it out but, what normal person wants to live this way? That's one thing nobody can really argue: He's just a normal guy. America is filled with carbon copies of him.
According to an Associated Press report, "It appears that Jon's priority is Jon and his interests," his estranged wife, Kate Gosselin, said in a statement on Thursday. "My priority remains our children and their well being." In her eyes, this is probably true. After all, she now has to actually work for a living instead of whatever it is that she calls what she's been doing. It's tough to feel sorry for somebody who has been able to reap this much benefit from overly successful fertility treatments.
According to the report: Kate Gosselin said, "I'm saddened and confused by Jon's public media statements. Jon has never expressed any concerns to me about our children being involved in the show and, in fact, is on the record as saying he believes the show benefits our children and was taping on Friday with the kids."
On Monday, TLC announced that the weekly series would be renamed "Kate Plus Eight," with a reduced involvement by Jon Gosselin, who remains under "an exclusive contract" with TLC." Well, whatever his reasons, the filming of the children has been shut down due to a cease-and-desist order from their father, Jon Gosselin.
From what we know of Jon, this is a guy who reacts. He's not all that proactive. So, maybe there were mitigating circumstances that forced his hand but, in the end good parenting seems to be returning to the Gosselin home. Slowly. Perhaps both Jon and Kate should take a step back and realize that TLC was great for getting them through a rough patch. But, now they are both well known and can try to earn a living off something other than the exploitation of their children.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Yes We Créu
Well, even if Americans stopped paying attention to Obama's "Yes, we can!" The Brazilians haven't forgotten it. So, the sexiest President to hit the States has sexified the Brazilian Olympian 2016 bid. Go figure. Like the Brazilians need any help sexifying anything.
Justin Timberlake stole my groove
I guess I should listen to the song that is stealing my thunder. I just can't sit through his stuff. This seems to be a big one though.
Here's but a few that come up:
YouTube - T I Feat Justin Timberlake Dead And Gone Official Music ...
TI Feat Justin Timberlake Dead And Gone Official Music Video HD
Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone lyrics
Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone lyrics. (Feat. TI) Chorus: (Justin Timberlake): Ooooooo I've been travelin On this road too...
Dailymotion - T.I. Feat Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone / NEW ...
TI Feat Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone / NEW. ... T.I. Feat Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone / NEW. Go to Music homepage ». 251180 views | 86 com. ...
Here's but a few that come up:
YouTube - T I Feat Justin Timberlake Dead And Gone Official Music ...
TI Feat Justin Timberlake Dead And Gone Official Music Video HD
Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone lyrics
Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone lyrics. (Feat. TI) Chorus: (Justin Timberlake): Ooooooo I've been travelin On this road too...
Dailymotion - T.I. Feat Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone / NEW ...
TI Feat Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone / NEW. ... T.I. Feat Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone / NEW. Go to Music homepage ». 251180 views | 86 com. ...
The Dead And Gone
Is it really such a popular phrase to use that my very own blog, titled 'The Dead And Gone' is the last to come up? It's been around for years! Still, it is pretty hard to find. Why is that?
Too much competition.
I'll try to change that.
Be more proactive.
I wasn't trying to be fancy when I called this blog 'The Dead And Gone'. It was the best way I could think of to label any thought or written word that has already left my realm of control. If I've put it out there, it isn't mine anymore. It belongs to those that read it. So, it's effectively 'Dead And Gone'.
Too much competition.
I'll try to change that.
Be more proactive.
I wasn't trying to be fancy when I called this blog 'The Dead And Gone'. It was the best way I could think of to label any thought or written word that has already left my realm of control. If I've put it out there, it isn't mine anymore. It belongs to those that read it. So, it's effectively 'Dead And Gone'.
Forget David Letterman, Give Craig Ferguson a better time slot
How is this for a conspiracy theory? Joe Halderman has been charged for blackmailing David Letterman over a sex scandal. Doesn't the timing seem just a bit peculiar, considering that all the buzz is about Letterman's old nemisis Jay Leno?
I mean really, it's been quite a while since anybody really had anything to say about the 62-year old comic. He'd all but faded into the background behind Conan O'Brian and Leno. Especially since the entire prime time world is watching to see if Leno can revolutionize television and save it from the excesses of NCIS, and the like. Leno is attempting to do what Jack Benny did so much better. But, after all the overstimulation of modern years he stands a great chance of succeeding.
So, what is more interesting than an aging man having proof positive of his virility and sex appeal than somebody being willing to blackmail him for a whopping two million dollars? Letterman took the long tough road to get to his middle aged crisis. In fact, I think he took the Ork approach, ageing backwards. Most people have forgotten about all the cocain trauma, so now it's just plain old sex. It wasn't even with a guy and there is no indication of how many women tried to get ahead and how long ago.
Well, I say good luck to you Dave. I always liked you better than Leno or O'Brian anyway. The only thing is that none of you will ever be as funny as Craig Ferguson. This is the guy who can take the same monolog as Leno and actually make it funny.
Why is Ferguson on so late anyway? He made the Drew Carey show funny. It's about time more focus got put on that guy! I say we start a "give Craig Ferguson a better time slot" campaign and forget about all this other nonsense.
I mean really, it's been quite a while since anybody really had anything to say about the 62-year old comic. He'd all but faded into the background behind Conan O'Brian and Leno. Especially since the entire prime time world is watching to see if Leno can revolutionize television and save it from the excesses of NCIS, and the like. Leno is attempting to do what Jack Benny did so much better. But, after all the overstimulation of modern years he stands a great chance of succeeding.
So, what is more interesting than an aging man having proof positive of his virility and sex appeal than somebody being willing to blackmail him for a whopping two million dollars? Letterman took the long tough road to get to his middle aged crisis. In fact, I think he took the Ork approach, ageing backwards. Most people have forgotten about all the cocain trauma, so now it's just plain old sex. It wasn't even with a guy and there is no indication of how many women tried to get ahead and how long ago.
Well, I say good luck to you Dave. I always liked you better than Leno or O'Brian anyway. The only thing is that none of you will ever be as funny as Craig Ferguson. This is the guy who can take the same monolog as Leno and actually make it funny.
Why is Ferguson on so late anyway? He made the Drew Carey show funny. It's about time more focus got put on that guy! I say we start a "give Craig Ferguson a better time slot" campaign and forget about all this other nonsense.
Long line ups at Wal-Mart
Oh, boy. it's time to worry when Wal-mart is having problems. Well, they'll never admit it, will they. But, the reality is that their cashier line-ups are telling enough for them. On average, at least at the one I go to, you get to spend at least 45 minutes watching the two people in front of you patiently wait for their turn to come up.
When the obligatory "how are you today" comes up, I can't help but respond with a comment about the extremely long wait time. To this, the cashiers routinely lament about the fact that they have not had a break in over three hours. They will also likely add something about their carpal tunnel syndrome or that they are new.
The fish really does stink from the head when complaining to management yields a confrontation to the effect that they see it as somehow my problem, not theirs.
When the obligatory "how are you today" comes up, I can't help but respond with a comment about the extremely long wait time. To this, the cashiers routinely lament about the fact that they have not had a break in over three hours. They will also likely add something about their carpal tunnel syndrome or that they are new.
The fish really does stink from the head when complaining to management yields a confrontation to the effect that they see it as somehow my problem, not theirs.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
LOTTO MAX - Somebody was thinking
So, the OLG finally scrapped the Super 7 lottery. This is a great example of where staying in school really pays off.
They must have done the stats and taken a look at peak spending combined with average spend rates during those times. Brilliant really. A fantastic example of a smart marketing department.
Still reeling from the effects of the lottery retailer scandal and the general state of the economy, they knew they had to do something fast. So, instead of panicking cooler heads obviously prevailed.
This was a textbook by-the-numbers approach to strategy implementation and testing. First, they tried out selling at a $20 price point and then settled on the $5 mark.
Now, they are pushing with cross-promotion and a glitzy ad campaign.
According to the OLG website:
1. Shoppers Optimum ® /LOTTO MAX Contest
From September 19 to October 16, 2009, every time you purchase a LOTTO MAX ticket and present your Shoppers Optimum Card ® you will be automatically entered to win 10 Million Shoppers Optimum points ®.
Click here to visit
www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/lottomax and get full contest details.
2. Shoppers Optimum ® /LOTTO MAX Contest
From September 19 to October 16, 2009, every time you purchase a LOTTO MAX ticket and present your Shoppers Optimum Card ® you will be automatically entered to win 10 Million Shoppers Optimum points ®.
Click here to visit www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/lottomax and get full contest details.
3. Win $250 in groceries at metro.ca!
From September 19 to November 6, 2009, customers will have 7 chances to win $250 in groceries when they visit the LOTTO MAX page and enter on-line at metro.ca.
Each week, for seven weeks, one $250 Metro Gift Card is available to be won!
Visit metro.ca for full contest details.
Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 6.6, so not all that bad. Odds of winning the big one though are closer to 1 in 28,633,528, with draws being held each Friday. Still, considering the formula used to arrive at this latest offering for those desperate to get rich for next to nothing, LOTTO MAX is sure to become part of the weekly purchasing routine.
Spending $5 per week equates to about a $250 expenditure per year. Many people buy in threes, so this balloons up to $750 per year. Then, considering that even in today's economy you can still make 3% interest in a tax-free savings account, see the ING Direct Canada current rates as an example. This means that by investing $15 a week in your own TFSA, you'd be up by over $800 at the end of the year.
Sure, you'd be passing up on the chance to come in to some serious cash but, you are more likely to get hit by lightning. Don't think it doesn't happen. Lotteries should not be considered for their income supplement potential. Once in a while, for fun, is great, and if you win, then even better. But, the rest of the time think of all that extra cash at Christmas time. It's enough to make anybody a bit more jolly.
They must have done the stats and taken a look at peak spending combined with average spend rates during those times. Brilliant really. A fantastic example of a smart marketing department.
Still reeling from the effects of the lottery retailer scandal and the general state of the economy, they knew they had to do something fast. So, instead of panicking cooler heads obviously prevailed.
This was a textbook by-the-numbers approach to strategy implementation and testing. First, they tried out selling at a $20 price point and then settled on the $5 mark.
Now, they are pushing with cross-promotion and a glitzy ad campaign.
According to the OLG website:
1. Shoppers Optimum ® /LOTTO MAX Contest
From September 19 to October 16, 2009, every time you purchase a LOTTO MAX ticket and present your Shoppers Optimum Card ® you will be automatically entered to win 10 Million Shoppers Optimum points ®.
Click here to visit
www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/lottomax and get full contest details.
2. Shoppers Optimum ® /LOTTO MAX Contest
From September 19 to October 16, 2009, every time you purchase a LOTTO MAX ticket and present your Shoppers Optimum Card ® you will be automatically entered to win 10 Million Shoppers Optimum points ®.
Click here to visit www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/lottomax and get full contest details.
3. Win $250 in groceries at metro.ca!
From September 19 to November 6, 2009, customers will have 7 chances to win $250 in groceries when they visit the LOTTO MAX page and enter on-line at metro.ca.
Each week, for seven weeks, one $250 Metro Gift Card is available to be won!
Visit metro.ca for full contest details.
Odds of winning any prize are 1 in 6.6, so not all that bad. Odds of winning the big one though are closer to 1 in 28,633,528, with draws being held each Friday. Still, considering the formula used to arrive at this latest offering for those desperate to get rich for next to nothing, LOTTO MAX is sure to become part of the weekly purchasing routine.
Spending $5 per week equates to about a $250 expenditure per year. Many people buy in threes, so this balloons up to $750 per year. Then, considering that even in today's economy you can still make 3% interest in a tax-free savings account, see the ING Direct Canada current rates as an example. This means that by investing $15 a week in your own TFSA, you'd be up by over $800 at the end of the year.
Sure, you'd be passing up on the chance to come in to some serious cash but, you are more likely to get hit by lightning. Don't think it doesn't happen. Lotteries should not be considered for their income supplement potential. Once in a while, for fun, is great, and if you win, then even better. But, the rest of the time think of all that extra cash at Christmas time. It's enough to make anybody a bit more jolly.
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