you can consider this an open letter, i guess. it's to anyone who works in the broadcast or entertainment industry, but also to anyone who has ever downloaded or been tempted to download television or movies illegally, those who work in internet broadcasting, and those who make laws about what can and can't be done over the internet. if you're one of those people, it's time that you understand a few things about where the world is going and how people make money to produce content like television shows.

Yeah, and then there's the mass of wasted potential that is Hulu. I've been using the site since practically day one and nearly every commercial, which I actually watch since they're unskippable and generally not that intrusive, is for a charity.

You're telling me you can't get online advertising driven at my age bracket? Hell, you literally have the eyeballs of MILLIONS of young people, who are sitting at computers that allow them to surf away to some other site and shop/browse/buy while still watching their show and you're showing me a goodwill ad for the 50th time?

Godammit! The Republicans are seeking again to fuck up the internet again. I will write some more on what Net Neutrality in a bit. The worst part is it's called the "Internet Freedom Act." I don't think I have ever heard a more misleading title for a bill. I would like to take this opportunity to point out that the man behind this bill; John Macain has openly admitted to not knowing how to use a computer.

So yeah Obama has just signed a bill to further regulate tobacco. Before I get in to this let me first say that I use tobacco in two ways. I smoke about half a pack of Swisher Sweets Filtered Cigrillos a week. I am talking about the small ones that come in the 20 packs. I also occasionally smoke flavoured tobacco out of a hookah. So yeah I have a couple issues for this bill, I will lay them out one after another.

the truth is, it's not the economy, stupid. the economy is what we need to fix because it's the symptom that is bleeding the hardest, but it's not the disease. the name of the disease is irresponsibility, apathy, cold hearts. once we had a system which regulated responsibility, groups in the government which made sure companies were obeying certain standards that didn't make people sick or screw over anyone too hard, but that was just the tip of the iceberg... there are also other methods.

we were watching the video for "boom!" on his lunch break after i made him something ridiculously greasy to eat and we both cried. yes, i'm feeling a bit menstrual but that doesn't change the fact that there are billions of people dying every day, not just children but good, kind, amazing people who make delicious deserts and sometimes share them with their neighbors or friends or grow beautiful gardens or write poems or sing to themselves when they're alone. old women and men who spoil their grandkids. grandkids who want to be superheroes.

this looks really cool, actually. i found it on the time magazine twitter. it's sort of like a reverse protest. people sign up and then get area businesses to compete to see who can do the thing that makes their business the most green of it's type in the area, then everyone who signed up goes and buys something at that store on a certain day. it can be anything, even something you were going to buy anyway. the point is that they're guaranteed a spike in business for being more environmentally friendly. it's sort of a cool idea, especially when you know that a lot of retail stores are always trying to find some gimmick or other that'll make people aware they exist, which is half the battle until you become really well established, and then to get and keep customers coming into the store.

you can find out more about it and view a really amazing flash animation by clicking on carrotmob.org.

i just got a form letter through email saying i did not get a sales position at a local clothing store, and i seemed to do very well at the interview. my best honest guess as to why i didn't get the position is because i don't "fit with the look." that is... all the girls i have seen working there were very thin, and i myself am not.

I saw this in my local paper and thought you guys would enjoy it.

Btw I am going to add an image upload feature soon