German Invents 'Spray-On' Condom to Fit All Sizes

Those crazy German's! I know, the picture is a little scary, but it's all in the name of scientific research.

Read the article here.

I'm a little upset I didn't think of it first and patent the idea first. I think it's amazing technology, but yes, the hissing and drying time might be a deal killer. Despite the setbacks I think it is the condom of the future. In fact, I've come up with a marketing plan to place dispenser in every truckstop and gay bar bathroom in the US. The price will be slightly higher than that of traditional prophylactics, and you will have to stand in the bathroom against the dispenser like a glory hole, but overall it should be a hot ticket item for next year! I'm all for safe sex and the prevention of STD's being spread. I do wonder how it will work for individuals. The machine is not going to fit in your wallet and leave the wear ring that adolescent boys show off as a badge of honor to their friends, instead they'll have to revert to fanny packs with a thermos inside that is secretly hiding the tools of their promiscuous trade.

What will be thought of next? I hear virtual sex is making huge advancements. One day we may be so detached as a society that real sex goes away. Will that be the fall of the human race or will it be like Idiocracy and only the dumb will breed?

Just thoughts to ponder. Check out the video demo of the spray on condom at YouTube

It's a Catholic Thing, You Wouldn't understand

I was driving in to work this morning and saw one of those Jeep stickers, "It's a Jeep thing you wouldn't understand". I've never found much humor in the sticker, typically it's on a factory Jeep with street tires that has never really seen dirt. The driver stalled it out and had to restart the engine while trying to leave the stop light. It made me giggle a little and think to myself "Jeep this!" I know, way off subject, but I was just giving some silly background on the title. Truth be told I'm addressing a much more serious issue.

Check out this news report:

Associated Press - November 12, 2007 4:13 PM ET

MILWAUKEE (AP) - A 79-year-old Roman Catholic nun has pleaded no contest to indecent behavior with two male students during the 1960s at a Milwaukee convent and school where she was principal.

Norma Giannini faces up to 10 years in prison on each count when she's sentenced February 1st.

Her accusers said they had dozens of sexual encounters with Giannini, including intercourse.

The nun went on to work in Illinois from 1970 to 1994.

The regional president for the Sisters of Mercy says Gianini received extensive counseling after the order learned of the situation during the 1990s and has been kept away from minors since then.

I have a hard time with churches in some cases. I have found some of the most faithful church goers are some of the biggest hypocrites. I can't say that I live my life exactly as I should, but for the most part I try.

I've recently been visiting different churches on the weekend to find a place where I fit in and don't feel overwhelmed with fake people. Where there is a genuine atmosphere of faith, hope, prayer and a drive to live a stand up life. Some would say you must live by the book and worship, others would say just be a good person, I say, do what you think is right for your beliefs no matter what they may be.

I've come to the conclusion that I have no desire to visit a Catholic church. My son would not be safe around the Priests or the Nuns. I guess it's a Catholic thing that I just don't understand. Then again, maybe I have no desire to understand pedophiles!

The Office: A Drama About Termination

Beware, this is long and you might get sucked in like a Mexican telenovela if you aren't careful. Yesterday we had to let go a sales rep who was touted as a great performer. He spent 11 months with us and was only a top producer once. His performance was half the sales production of our two resident complainers in "Negative Town" and he consistently missed days without notifying the appropriate people. He would call in and tell whoever he talked to without making mention to his supervisor or the HR department. Once he was out to help his family. We're all family oriented and a very close group so it was no problem, until we found out he was actually attending a multi-level marketing convention in California.

Once prior he had flirted a little too much with a potential client and upon her boyfriend finding out was reprimanded for unprofessional conduct. Not too long after that he was in a verbal altercation with another female employee and was again written up for unprofessional conduct. His sales performance never met the level of other sale staff and ultimately he was let go yesterday for job abandonment by not calling or showing last Thursday or Friday.

I know, boring, but there has to be a buildup to the real story right? Yesterday he verbally assaulted the my friend, and the owner of the company who had helped him both financially and personally when he needed it. He then came into the office to gather his things and verbally assaulted our HR Director who we affectionately call "Grammy" for how she cares and takes care of all of us. I escorted him from the interior of the building to the lobby. He was officially released and left relatively quit.

About 4pm yesterday he called in and threatened Grammy with sexual harassment for her "ongoing advances" towards him. Last night there were several calls placed to other employees threatening lawsuits, complaining and attacking the personal character of our owner, and of the employees he was calling. It's really disturbing for some who are shaken by it and fear he will retaliate in a physical manner.

I myself have not been contacted by him, nor do I think he will, however I will probably be the first one he shoots when he goes on a US Postal Service style rampage because of my size and the intimidation factor. Part of me feels I should be concerned, but the other part of me just wonders what time I should go to lunch.

Convertible for Sale!

This posting was on ebay motors, I thought it was a little odd that it's listed as a convertible, although, it clearly has no top. It is listed as a manual 4 speed convertible, no warranty, and a clean title. The year is 1986 with a vin of 0000000000000000, however, you can get a car fax report on it using vin 86-025. Interesting, and a steal at 59k, but if I'm going to pay that much it better come with the top!

This 1986 March 86C CART Indy Car is considered to be one of the most historic and recognizable Indy cars of the first decade of CART (Championship Auto Racing Teams) racing. This car was delivered new to Kraco Racing in May of 1986 to be prepared for its first event in Milwaukee. Michael Andretti won the Milwaukee 200 in the car's inaugural outing and one week later was involved in one of the most memorable road races in CART history on Father's Day at Portland. Having led 87 of the 104 laps, Michael Andretti came out of the last corner on the final lap only to run out of fuel! He was able to coast across the finish line, but not before his father, Mario Andretti had caught and passed him for a victory margin of 0.07 seconds. Happy Father's Day Dad!!! Later that year, Michael drove this car to victory at Phoenix International Raceway in one of the most dominating performances in Indy Car Racing history, taking the lead on lap 30 and leading 166 of the final 170 laps and lapping the entire field except second place finisher Danny Sullivan who finished a distant 20 seconds behind Andretti. In all, Michael Andretti won two races, one pole position, led 6 races and 418 laps in this car in 1986. The car was later sold and entered in two Indianapolis 500s before being retired. At the conclusion of its racing career it was restored by Blackburn-Daly Ltd of Indianapolis to it's original as raced trim. It has been displayed as a show car at special events since that time. We are selling the car without engine as a roller. It would make a fantastic addition to any serious racing collection.

Happy Buying!

Aqua Dots + Digestion = Roofie!

If you missed it, the popular toy Aqua Dots used for crafts and art has been recalled and pulled off the shelves. Parents in the USA and Australia have complained of odd and erratic behavior in their children only to find out later that they had ingested Aqua Dots.

After examination by physicians it has been determined that the chemical makeup of the children's toy when mixed with digestive acids and enzymes in the body it converts to GHB.....

...the date rape drug!

This is a huge problem for a children's toy, but damn, why didn't I buy some before finding this out? Men could convince women they were breath mints or something. Maybe I shouldn't post this, the ebay price of outstanding Aqua Dots will go through the roof(ie)! Parents beware for you children's safety, women beware for your safety, and men, hurry up and get on ebay!!!

I kid, I kid! Anyway, the marketing picture for Aqua Dots shown above now has an all new hidden meaning. Aqua Dots, helping even the goofiest looking kid get laid!

Beer is the new Gatorade!

This was released from Spanish researchers and published by Fox News. I know, Matt Groening and his Fox rips will make you wonder if it's true, but our European friends have always been drinkers and have come up with a good reason this time!

Having a beer after exercise could do you more good than drinking water, a new study suggests.

Beer can help someone who has sweat regan liquid better than water, the bubbles help to quench thirst and the carbohydrate in beer help replace lost calories, Spanish researchers say.

The study results came from testing 25 college students asked to do strenous exercises in 104-degree temperatures. They were then split into two groups, one given beer and other water to help them recover. The tests were conducted over several months.

The hydration effect in those who drank beer was "slightly better" than those who drank water, said study leader, professor Manuel Garzon of Granada University.

The results have been met with some scepticism as previous studies have shown most alcoholic drinks increase the amount of liquid lost through urination.

Dr James Betts, a nutrition expert from Bath University in Britain, said a moderate amount of beer might be just as good as water at helping the body retain liquid, but was unlikely to be better.

"If you are dehydrated to start with following exercise, a beer, as opposed to a spirit, probably does not have a high enough concentration of alcohol to induce a diuretic (increased urination) effect," Betts said.

Dog the N***** Hunter.

Duane "Dog" Chapman seems to have gotten himself in a pot of hot water by using the n-word in a private phone conversation with his son. What a media spectacle this is becoming. I heard it on the radio, it's all over the web, and there's a million opinions on what he could have/should have(n't) said.

I agree, racism is outdated and shouldn't be an issue. I also agree that the use of a word can be extremely powerful when it is used maliciously. I also agree that "celebrities" should be mindful of everything they do and say because they are in the spotlight, but what I'm going to stand firm on is this, it was a PRIVATE conversation.

We have laws regarding wire taps and recording devices using in conjunction with telephone conversations, and even in person conversations. No matter what was said, if there was not a proper warrant for the recording of the conversation, or disclosure prior to the conversation all things said should be suppressed and negated due to the violation of privacy rights.

I know, that's not what was expected. Everyone wants to pull the race card and talk about how horrible it is, but I didn't hear of him beating a black person or wearing a white pointy hat. He didn't drag anyone behind a pick up like was done in Jasper, Texas. He didn't over sentence a young man who was in a fight in Jena, Louisiana, he said a word. Granted, the word is associated with hate and racism, but it has become that because society made it that way.

The origin of the word stems from the Spanish negro, French negre, and Scottish neger, all referring to black or dark hued. Polynesians, Indians, and Africans have all been referred to as such because of the hue of their skin. It was originally descriptive and not derogatory. I grew up calling Brazil nuts nigger-toes, does this make me a racist?

I sit in my office every day with a coworker who is black, we both see eye to eye that the words and racism accusations have gone way too far in both directions, but that in some cases it is an outstanding problem. We joke back and forth and crack on each others ethnicity in relation to vehicles or situations that are humorous to us.

When I see a Crown Victoria with 26 inch wheels that sits higher than my truck I laugh and shake my head, he does too. I jokingly say "you're people dawg" There's no racism intended there, it's humor. When he sees a jacked up truck with a NASCAR sticker on the back that has an exhaust reminiscent of the most irritating sound you could imagine, I get the same "you're people"

Is it possible for us to just find humor in stuff instead of assuming that it's all hateful and malicious?