I’ve been missing for quite some time, two years to be exact.  I don’t know why that is.  I’ve actually just lost touch with the blogging world.

Upon my random return, I’ve noticed sooo many things that are new, innovative and catchy.  The blog world has changed!

What have I been doing for these two years?

Well, I’ve been teaching…it sucks!

Now I’m at this really cool company.  Will talk about it more!

I’m excited to be back writing again.  I have missed it a lot.

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Again–this is just my opinion

#8 on my list is probably something that guys always want:

-Clothes: Whether it be dress clothes or casual clothes, a guy can never have too much clothes. Plus, we are talking about the 21 century man; so have too much clothes is not an option.

#7 I guess is kind or ordinary, but can come in handy, especially if he needs it:

-Watch or jewelry: just because some guys collect watches (my dad) and they love certain types of jewelry, so indulging in a pricey watch might be a good thing.

#6 I think no guy would refuse:

-A new cell phone: There are great new smart phones out, getting one for your special guy might really be something different. He can email, IM, text and all the other good stuff that comes with a new cell phone.

#5 can be a special thing:

-Concert tickets to his favorite band: Guys absolutely love their music, why not get him tickets to see his favorite band or performer? Hey, you can accompany him, or he can go with friends.

#4 for men that like to read:

-ebook: Some guys don’t like to read, actually many of the guys I know don’t like to read, but there are a few guys that love to read. Why not get him an ebook? He can read books on the train, in bed or wherever he wants. Plus, it’s a gadget that many guys would like!

#3 If women can learn to love this, I know guys absolutely love it:

-Nintendo Wii: Who doesn’t love Wii? It’s fun to throw your hands at the TV and watch objects move on the screen. Boxing is my favorite because I always win You can play together and watch him squirm as you beat him at every game possible!!!

#2 kind of pricey–kind of:

-A laptop: For the computer geeks, a laptop would be a good idea. There are some great ones out and getting him a laptop might really set you over the top in his eyes. Personally, my boyfriend has 2 laptops–which he is always on. Why? Because he’s a computer GEEK and so am I to an extent, but he will literally use them both at one time! Hey, Computer guys, you know what I mean??

#1 for the person you love? Something that you can both benefit from:

-An LCD/Plasma HDTV: Yes, it can run you a pretty penny, but you can get some good deals out there and guess what? It’s really not too late to pick one of these things up. Trust me, he will love it!!

It’s too bad you can’t get guys cheap things–like just a bottle of cologne, that’s cheesy; especially for Christmas!! You have literally all year to save–do it!!

Today, I was feeling kind of down. I read hundreds of posts and still, nothing came to mind for me to write about. Why? Am I just too tired? Well, almost 3/4 into the day, someone showed me this site. Since I am a great animal lover, why would I not think that this site is awesome? Of course it is! It’s all about cats. The site uplifted my spirits and made me miss the animal(s) in my life. The site is pretty easy and straightforward. There are tons of things to do. There is an option that’s called “make me laff.” Basically, you click on the icon and tons of pictures come up with silly comments and funny “cat” pictures. It’s sure to bring a smile to your face especially when you’re feeling a little down at work. Anyone can vote on the picture or even upload one. It is really awesome….visit the site and tell me what you think….lolcats…that’s what it’s really about!!!

• It means that there will be hundreds of people waiting at each stop to get on an already packed train.

• It means that people will start fighting and pushing and yelling to get to where they want to be.

• It also means that you will be late to your destination.

I think that trains are a great invention, but I can’t help but feel like the MTA is not trying its hardest. Let’s face it. There are thousands of people that take the trains each day, and to be honest, I have witnessed some awful things on the train; but that is not enough to make me give up. I don’t even think they disinfect the train poles when they are cleaning. Actually, I know they don’t because there are a number of times that the trains pull into the 179th street station and they clean the floors, take the garbage out, but they don’t wipe down the poles or the seats. I have even seen roaches in the ‘F’ train; disgusting. Think of all the germs that are growing, manifesting, multiplying each day and that is why my friends, germ gel is a good thing to carry with you at all times. For $2 each way from millions of people, I think they can afford to at least wipe the poles at least once a day. I can’t say that I have a solution, because I don’t; but sometimes it really gets frustrating.

Leaving your house on time does not mean that you will get to work on time, especially if you are a native New Yorker.

The WWF said it was calling on participants at the Exeter conference to send a clear message to governments of the world’s leading industrialized nations, in hopes that they will comply to the rules and regulations that would help save the Arctic.

“If we are to ensure that unique ecosystems like the Arctic are not lost, the G8 meeting must take drastic action to reduce climate change,” said Catarina Cardoso, a WWF expert on sustainable energy.

According to Live Science, the United States is the only country in the Arctic region that has not signed the Kyoto Protocol, which takes effect next Feb. 16 and sets mandatory targets for industrial nations to reduce emissions by 2012. Russia ratified the U.N.-sponsored accord in November 2004.

The United States continues to be the largest polluter worldwide and consumes 1/4 of the oil on the planet. Hurricane Katrina was not enough for us. Will something will have to wipe out the entire nation for the government to notice? Again, just the beginning!

The year 2007 is said to be the fifth warmest year on the global scale. Seven of the eight warmest years have occurred since 2001, 73V3N.

Firstly, the Penguins. Due to the warm climate in the Antarctic, Penguins are having a hard time, based on a new report according the the World Wildlife Federation. Penguin populations such as Emperor, Gentoo, Chinstrap, and Adélie are under great pressure because the ice is melting. Emily Lewis-Brown, Marine and Climate Change Officer at WWF-UK says, “As the ice melts, these icons of the Antarctic will have to face an extremely tough battle to survive.” The Arctic and the Antarctic are melting at a much faster pace, all due to severe climate changes in the atmosphere. According to Julie Langer of the WWF-Canada; she states, “You’ve heard about global warming but it’s acute at the poles. As the temperatures increase, the ice melts. When you have less ice at the edge of the continent, you have less algae, less krill, less food for the penguins.” How could this not sadden anyone? What can we do? How can we? Not even solve this situation, but make a little better by helping a little. Over time, with enough help, we might a see a change. The report finds that:

• Adelie population: dropped 65% over the past 25 years (that’s younger than me)
• Gentoo population: dropped 40-60% of their population in some colonies
• Emperor population: dropped by half over the past 50 years (that’s younger than my dad and mom)
• Chinstrap population: a whopping 40-66% drop in their population

According to the study:

• The Southern Ocean has experienced warming all the way down to a depth of 3,000 meters.
• The Antarctic Peninsula is warming five times faster than the global average.
• Sea ice now covers 40% less area than it did 26 years ago off the West Antarctic Peninsula.

The ice has gotten so thin, that it’s hard for the penguins to mate. Most of the baby penguins get blown away; some way before they are old enough to fend for themselves. Even though there are all these reports, I don’t think the general public is taking this as serious as they should. Or perhaps they are just as bothered as I am, but don’t know what to do or even how to get started. This problem is not going away, it’s here to stay. The Penguins are only the beginning.

1-Adopt a Cat/Dog

2-sponsor a Cat/Dog for $10 a month or $100 a year

3-Become a member by making a general donation

4- Make a donation to the center or their wish list

5-Post an on-line memorial for $15 or more

And so much more. They are not asking for much, and every little can help.

“Animal Haven Soho is a 7,000 square foot adoption center that will combine showcasing dogs and cats for adoption in a warm, friendly environment that will include a high-end pet boutique and grooming salon. In addition, the facility will offer pet training classes, agility training, workshops, pet-friendly events and humane education. Animal Haven Soho will be much more than a shelter or a store. It will shift negative perceptions of pet adoption, cultivate responsible pet guardianship, bring the community together and, of course, place many homeless animals with new families. And in a city where each year you can find up to 40,000 animals in city shelters, finding animals homes is a worthy cause – not only for the animals but for the people too,” press notes state.

This is such a good thing. I will be volunteering my services as soon as possible .

www.animalhavenshelter.org

Perhaps coming up with a plan to help these stray cats can be the first step in the US to help deal with the problem.  I feel like we shouldn’t kill these innocent animals.  Instead of killing, let’s find another way.

I can take all the help I can get, any comments or suggestions will be helpful.

Thank you

I guess quitting his job was the best thing he has ever done, because now he is the “#1 most important Matt in the world.”

He has so much information on his site, including free codes he has given away to the world. Perhaps I am now discovering this, but I guess it’s better to be late, than to never discover the greater things in life. I don’t want to meet many people, but two people that I would now like to meet are:

-Matt Mullenweg (Co-founder of WordPress)

-Mark Zuckerberg (Founder of Facebook)