Okay I'm just going to vent. I got into a very insightful conversation with a good friend of mine last night, and this is what we came up with.
We constantly live in fear of one another. Its the trickle down effect from the government. Society learns from those that precede them. The public goes through life blindly believing that the vote they cast actually counted.
The biggest thing I've learned is that in my lifetime, I will never see politics run in black and white. Its always been a grey area, and thats not going to change.
Stereotypes are exaggerated examples of the worst offenders of the stereotype given.. Not just the average individual who may carry a trait or two of it. It takes the worst of everything and creates a "stereotype" like a file in a computer filled with all of the worst examples for society to use to satirically persecute an entire demographic of people, whether the entire demographic actually acts that way or not.
Why does anyone have the right to make decisions over anyone elses head? Especially when that decision could change that persons life? Why is the president allowed to make nation wide decisions? Who can prove that he is any smarter then I am, and why is his decision allowed to affect my life? I should be the only one allowed to affect my life. I am the ruler of my domain. Besides, I don't trust any of these politicians any farther then I could throw them anymore.
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln
-Anderson Rowe
Monday, July 18, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Von Dutch
Anybody remember the original "douchebag from a mile away" brand Von Dutch? It was the precursor to Ed Hardy and the eventual social sell-out of the Affliction brand. Every meat-head asshole was rocking a Von Dutch trucker hat (I specifically remember this guy in Vegas who looked like Criss Angel and drove a yellow Plymouth Prowler.. total douche.) and every high maintenance chick who dated one of these guys owned one in pink.
And then it just disappeared.
My roommate just told me an interesting story about the fate of Von Dutch. Apparently, the 2 guys who owned it had been best friends for decades. One night, one of them was drunk and pilled out, and went at the other one with a broken bottle, and stabbed him. That guy then shot the other and killed him in self-defense.
The owner who lived spent 5 months in solitary confinement before he was acquitted on grounds of self-defense.
Society, families, humanity, the world in general: 0. Pharmaceutical and Alcohol Companies: +1.
-Anderson Rowe
And then it just disappeared.
My roommate just told me an interesting story about the fate of Von Dutch. Apparently, the 2 guys who owned it had been best friends for decades. One night, one of them was drunk and pilled out, and went at the other one with a broken bottle, and stabbed him. That guy then shot the other and killed him in self-defense.
The owner who lived spent 5 months in solitary confinement before he was acquitted on grounds of self-defense.
Society, families, humanity, the world in general: 0. Pharmaceutical and Alcohol Companies: +1.
-Anderson Rowe
Monday, July 11, 2011
Thought of the Day
Nobody can honestly say, "I know what you're going through." or, "I know what you're thinking."
Umm. No you don't. Because you're not me. I don't care how well you think you know me, I guarantee you don't have an inkling of what goes on in my head.
I'm not putting myself on a pedestal either. Everybody is different. And we're not mentally telepathic. Every one of us goes through life thinking something different from everyone else at all times. Even if two individuals have the same thought at the same time, it's still not the same because those two individuals are different.
I just went back and reread that. It puts humanity into perspective a little bit. How can anyone ever relate to another person? How can something like marriage even exist? How can anybody expect to find another individual who is compatible on a level like that?
It really doesn't seem likely.
-Anderson Rowe
Umm. No you don't. Because you're not me. I don't care how well you think you know me, I guarantee you don't have an inkling of what goes on in my head.
I'm not putting myself on a pedestal either. Everybody is different. And we're not mentally telepathic. Every one of us goes through life thinking something different from everyone else at all times. Even if two individuals have the same thought at the same time, it's still not the same because those two individuals are different.
I just went back and reread that. It puts humanity into perspective a little bit. How can anyone ever relate to another person? How can something like marriage even exist? How can anybody expect to find another individual who is compatible on a level like that?
It really doesn't seem likely.
-Anderson Rowe
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Obesity Rates
I read an interesting story today about increasing obesity rates in the United States. America's population is getting fatter and fatter. In 1995, no state had an obesity rate above 20 percent. Today, just 16 years later, all but one state does. Wow. That's staggering.
The fact that that America is getting fatter isn't surprising because people have been freaking out about this for years now. It's the rate at which this is happening is shocking to me. It only took 16 years for 49 states to jump above 20 percent. Colorado, which is the only state with an obesity rate lower then 20 percent today, is sitting on the edge at 19.8%. In 1995, Colorado statistically would have been at the top of the list with a number like that.
Worse news comes when you look at the other side of the chart today. According to the report, a dozen states top 30 percent obesity, the majority of them in the south (chicken and waffles?...). Mississippi sits atop the list for the 7th consecutive year, with its confederate brethren Alabama, West Virginia, Tennessee and Louisiana falling in close behind. In 2006, just 5 years ago, Mississippi was the only state above 30 percent.
The reason they gave for these areas showing these numbers? They are poor and rural. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't that mean that food is not in abundance? How many more times is everyone with any authority on these matters just going to look the other way and act like this stuff isn't happening.
-Anderson Rowe
The fact that that America is getting fatter isn't surprising because people have been freaking out about this for years now. It's the rate at which this is happening is shocking to me. It only took 16 years for 49 states to jump above 20 percent. Colorado, which is the only state with an obesity rate lower then 20 percent today, is sitting on the edge at 19.8%. In 1995, Colorado statistically would have been at the top of the list with a number like that.
Worse news comes when you look at the other side of the chart today. According to the report, a dozen states top 30 percent obesity, the majority of them in the south (chicken and waffles?...). Mississippi sits atop the list for the 7th consecutive year, with its confederate brethren Alabama, West Virginia, Tennessee and Louisiana falling in close behind. In 2006, just 5 years ago, Mississippi was the only state above 30 percent.
The reason they gave for these areas showing these numbers? They are poor and rural. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't that mean that food is not in abundance? How many more times is everyone with any authority on these matters just going to look the other way and act like this stuff isn't happening.
-Anderson Rowe
Casey Anthony verdict..
The news media has been in a frenzy over this trial for the past couple of weeks and frankly it's getting old, but then again the news networks always beat a dead horse. This case is actually extremely important.
Some are comparing this to the OJ Simpson trial we all remember from the 90's. That's a pretty bold statement, but they're right. The biggest similarity here was the reason why OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony were acquitted. Lack of evidence.
According to Casey Anthony's mother during her initial call to the police, she had not seen her daughter (Casey) or granddaughter (Caylee) in a month. She stated that she had just found Casey and her car, but no sign of Caylee, and Casey's vehicle smelled "like a decaying body had been inside it". Those were her words exactly.
I'm not sure exactly what Casey Anthony originally told police because I've heard several stories. I believe at one point she told them that Caylee had been kidnapped by the babysitter. I also heard that she told her attorney that she was at home with Caylee and couldn't find her all of a sudden. After a frantic search, Casey stated she found Caylee drown in the pool. Prosecutors at one point brought up evidence to support that Caylee was chloroformed and suffocated with duct tape.
None of us will know what really happened. But here's why this case angered me so much, and why I think our system is failing. Most of the people I discussed this with were angered like me. Very few took the position that Casey was innocent. However, some were playing the fence with the, "there really wasn't enough circumstantial evidence to convict Casey...". I understand that.
If your daughter "goes missing", what is the first thing you would think to do? My instinct would be to file a missing persons report. Not try to find her myself for a month without telling anyone (even the grandmother). And I surely wouldn't be taking pictures out partying like the ones that showed up on Ms. Anthony's facebook, during the time I was allegedly trying to find my missing daughter.
And let's say the story of Caylee drowning from above was actually what happened. Wouldn't you contact medical help? Instead once again, 30 days went by with no mention of it to anybody. Caylee's body was later found in a trash bag in a ravine.
None of this adds up. But here's where the system fails. It's not what you know, it's what you can prove in court. Casey is responsible for her daughter's death regardless of how it happened. But instead Casey will be a free woman on July 13th, having given credit for 1,043 days served leading up to the trial.
Unbelievable. Next thing you know, we will be at war with countries we sold military weapons to, and our nation's leaders will be running around sending racy photos of themselves to eachother! Oh wait....
-Anderson Rowe
Some are comparing this to the OJ Simpson trial we all remember from the 90's. That's a pretty bold statement, but they're right. The biggest similarity here was the reason why OJ Simpson and Casey Anthony were acquitted. Lack of evidence.
According to Casey Anthony's mother during her initial call to the police, she had not seen her daughter (Casey) or granddaughter (Caylee) in a month. She stated that she had just found Casey and her car, but no sign of Caylee, and Casey's vehicle smelled "like a decaying body had been inside it". Those were her words exactly.
I'm not sure exactly what Casey Anthony originally told police because I've heard several stories. I believe at one point she told them that Caylee had been kidnapped by the babysitter. I also heard that she told her attorney that she was at home with Caylee and couldn't find her all of a sudden. After a frantic search, Casey stated she found Caylee drown in the pool. Prosecutors at one point brought up evidence to support that Caylee was chloroformed and suffocated with duct tape.
None of us will know what really happened. But here's why this case angered me so much, and why I think our system is failing. Most of the people I discussed this with were angered like me. Very few took the position that Casey was innocent. However, some were playing the fence with the, "there really wasn't enough circumstantial evidence to convict Casey...". I understand that.
If your daughter "goes missing", what is the first thing you would think to do? My instinct would be to file a missing persons report. Not try to find her myself for a month without telling anyone (even the grandmother). And I surely wouldn't be taking pictures out partying like the ones that showed up on Ms. Anthony's facebook, during the time I was allegedly trying to find my missing daughter.
And let's say the story of Caylee drowning from above was actually what happened. Wouldn't you contact medical help? Instead once again, 30 days went by with no mention of it to anybody. Caylee's body was later found in a trash bag in a ravine.
None of this adds up. But here's where the system fails. It's not what you know, it's what you can prove in court. Casey is responsible for her daughter's death regardless of how it happened. But instead Casey will be a free woman on July 13th, having given credit for 1,043 days served leading up to the trial.
Unbelievable. Next thing you know, we will be at war with countries we sold military weapons to, and our nation's leaders will be running around sending racy photos of themselves to eachother! Oh wait....
-Anderson Rowe
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Alphas, Limitless..
I have always had a theory about the human brain and how much it can be used by individuals (who have them). I think there is a drug out there somewhere that allows one to tap more of their brain in certain situations. The movie 'Limitless' closely follows my theory. I also think there are certain individuals who can tap more of their brain without the help of a drug at all. They can do it on command. The Syfy Network has a new show premiering on July 11th called 'Alphas' thats somewhat follows my theory. Its based on human beings with enhanced abilities due to differences in their brain structure.
To touch on the first theory a bit, I think there is atleast one or two scientists throwing around the idea of a pill that can exponentially increase brain function. Much like what happens to Bradley Cooper in Limitless, this pill would allow you to soak up, comprehend, process, solve, etc. information at an alarming rate. Think flipping through a novel like cartoon flip book and taking in everything on its pages. Can you imagine what this type of drug could do?
The second theory is about individuals who can do this (to a certain extent) without the help of a drug at all. There's a reason why Michael Jordan is the best basketball player to have ever lived. Sure, you can call it practice, and I'm not taking away anything from how hard Mr. Jordan may have worked, but have you ever gone back and watched him play? Really watched him play. The basketball just does amazing things in that man's hands. He just gets the game. That was just one example though. I think there are many types of people who can do this on many different levels with many different situations.
I've met some (few) people in my life that are just incredible at their jobs, and it seems to come to them so easily. It seemingly takes no effort for them to surpass expectations at every aspect of it. They've found their niche and it takes off for them. Think Matt Damon in the the 'Bourne' series. Of course like I said earlier, these people are few and far between, because there's also people I've met that don't seem to have a brain at all.
Now some of my readers (I don't judge) may say that marijuana could be considered the drug that was mentioned above based on creativity and artistry. In my opinion, that's your opinion.
Clearly there's some dumbass people on this planet. But on the other end of the spectrum, could there actually be individuals like this, smart enough to maximize brain activity? Are the pharmaceutical companies campaigning research on a drug that can do this? (They have to be, the money hungry bastards). We will have to wait and see. In the mean time, check out 'Limitless', it was amazing. And make sure you catch the premier of 'Alphas' on Syfy July 11th. And leave me some love in the comments below!
-Anderson Rowe
(P.S. my roommate just turned me on to a new show the USA Network called 'Suits' that is based on a brilliant college-dropout who stumbles onto an associates position in a high profile law firm due to his ability to excel at whatever he sets his mind to.. Anyone see a trend here?... this is catching on.)
(P.S. my roommate just turned me on to a new show the USA Network called 'Suits' that is based on a brilliant college-dropout who stumbles onto an associates position in a high profile law firm due to his ability to excel at whatever he sets his mind to.. Anyone see a trend here?... this is catching on.)
And we're back
Sorry about the lapse in posts folks! Insane weekend! I work hard to play harder. I've finished cramming my brain with all the necessary information I need for the next couple of posts so enjoy!
-Anderson Rowe
-Anderson Rowe
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Thought of the Day
I'm sure you or someone you know has said something along the lines of, "Oh man, I can't eat Chinese food again today. I ate it yesterday."
Ummm. I suggest you never go to China, because you know what they call Chinese food in China? FOOD. THATS ALL THEY HAVE.
We, as Americans, are lucky to have all those different choices to choose from. Too many take it for granted.
-Anderson Rowe
Ummm. I suggest you never go to China, because you know what they call Chinese food in China? FOOD. THATS ALL THEY HAVE.
We, as Americans, are lucky to have all those different choices to choose from. Too many take it for granted.
-Anderson Rowe
Friday, July 1, 2011
Blog Update
I just started writing this blog a couple days ago and I'm having a blast doing it, and the response I've been getting is amazing. So it's going to continue until I get bored :)
I believe someone was wondering if my blog had any direction, or if it was just a general thing. I haven't really figured that out yet. Its too new. Right now I'm just writing what I think about the stuff that matters to me everyday.
I'm going to try to post atleast something everyday, but I don't always have time to throw together a good piece, so I'm going to launch the, ".... of the day!" posts from now on.
With no particular frequency, I'm going to throw out a thought or question of the day, and I want to see what response I get. So make sure you tell me what you think in the comments down below.
Thanks for reading!
-Anderson Rowe
I believe someone was wondering if my blog had any direction, or if it was just a general thing. I haven't really figured that out yet. Its too new. Right now I'm just writing what I think about the stuff that matters to me everyday.
I'm going to try to post atleast something everyday, but I don't always have time to throw together a good piece, so I'm going to launch the, ".... of the day!" posts from now on.
With no particular frequency, I'm going to throw out a thought or question of the day, and I want to see what response I get. So make sure you tell me what you think in the comments down below.
Thanks for reading!
-Anderson Rowe
The Jackass Aftermath
The death of Jackass star Ryan Dunn is still fresh in many minds as more details emerge from the car accident on June 20th. Many of us who remember the humble CKY beginnings more then 10 years ago were left with the question, "What's going to happen to Jackass?".
I understand as a viewer that Ryan Dunn wasn't the only personality who was a part of Jackass, so you would think the show would go on. However, I also understand that Jackass was not just a tv show... these guys were practically brothers. We aren't talking about hired celebrities who act out scripted scenes.
In my opinion, Bam Margera will never recover from this. I don't know him personally, but most of us have seen his projects on tv over the years and he never seemed to be a stable psyche. Bam found himself in the hospital in July 2009, due to dehydration from a 4 day drinking bender based on marital problems with his wife Missy. They're still together. Bam just lost what he saw as a bestfriend and brother and he's not handling it well.
Regardless of how this tragedy will affect lives, I really wanted to talk about what happened at the crash site.
Just hours after the investigators left, crazed...er... fans?... were scouring the wooded areas around the crash site, making off with the remaining pieces of Dunn's customized Porsche 911 GT3 (tampering with evidence) that were still left, and whatever else they could find. Even worse, some of the first responders to the site had their treasure finds for sale on eBay just minutes later. This type of behavior makes me sick.
I can understand if family members were there paying their condolences and trying to salvage any last memory they could of Ryan. But these were regular (sick) people, looking to make a quick buck off of a celebrity death. And it gets worse.
Yesterday, TMZ reported that the crash site was vandalized, accompanied with pictures showing "Ritch (sic) Pr*ck" spray-painted along the guard rail. What good does that do anyone? I'ts good to know that some people get a kick out of desecrating a memorial. Nobody is allowed to just rest in peace anymore.
To top it off, everybody's favorite hate-mongering religious extremists, the Westboro Baptist Church, has protested at the crash site, though they deny any involvement in the vandalism. Ummm... really? Clearly there is nothing better for these people to do. How do you protest a crash site anyway? I didn't know WBC was specifically anti-Ryan Dunn.
(sidenote: I'm not accusing the WBC of the vandalism, I just thought it was interesting they made a statement clearing their name.)
The Jackass Crew's outlandish behavior caused many to think something like this would have happened years ago. Now, over 10 years after its start, the future of Jackass and its stars are clearly in jeopardy. One thing is certain, Ryan Dunn will be dearly missed. And the car in the condom clip from the first Jackass movie will never, ever be forgotten.
-Anderson Rowe
I understand as a viewer that Ryan Dunn wasn't the only personality who was a part of Jackass, so you would think the show would go on. However, I also understand that Jackass was not just a tv show... these guys were practically brothers. We aren't talking about hired celebrities who act out scripted scenes.
In my opinion, Bam Margera will never recover from this. I don't know him personally, but most of us have seen his projects on tv over the years and he never seemed to be a stable psyche. Bam found himself in the hospital in July 2009, due to dehydration from a 4 day drinking bender based on marital problems with his wife Missy. They're still together. Bam just lost what he saw as a bestfriend and brother and he's not handling it well.
Regardless of how this tragedy will affect lives, I really wanted to talk about what happened at the crash site.
Just hours after the investigators left, crazed...er... fans?... were scouring the wooded areas around the crash site, making off with the remaining pieces of Dunn's customized Porsche 911 GT3 (tampering with evidence) that were still left, and whatever else they could find. Even worse, some of the first responders to the site had their treasure finds for sale on eBay just minutes later. This type of behavior makes me sick.
I can understand if family members were there paying their condolences and trying to salvage any last memory they could of Ryan. But these were regular (sick) people, looking to make a quick buck off of a celebrity death. And it gets worse.
Yesterday, TMZ reported that the crash site was vandalized, accompanied with pictures showing "Ritch (sic) Pr*ck" spray-painted along the guard rail. What good does that do anyone? I'ts good to know that some people get a kick out of desecrating a memorial. Nobody is allowed to just rest in peace anymore.
To top it off, everybody's favorite hate-mongering religious extremists, the Westboro Baptist Church, has protested at the crash site, though they deny any involvement in the vandalism. Ummm... really? Clearly there is nothing better for these people to do. How do you protest a crash site anyway? I didn't know WBC was specifically anti-Ryan Dunn.
(sidenote: I'm not accusing the WBC of the vandalism, I just thought it was interesting they made a statement clearing their name.)
The Jackass Crew's outlandish behavior caused many to think something like this would have happened years ago. Now, over 10 years after its start, the future of Jackass and its stars are clearly in jeopardy. One thing is certain, Ryan Dunn will be dearly missed. And the car in the condom clip from the first Jackass movie will never, ever be forgotten.
-Anderson Rowe
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