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Nov 12th, 2007 by Stephen
We see it all the time; propaganda for one cause or another.
Propaganda has a meaning, and it has a perception.
information, ideas, or rumors deliberately spread widely to help or harm a person, group, movement, institution, nation, etc.
In my opinion, this is a technically accurate description of the meaning of propaganda.
Perception is different. Perception is Continue Reading »
Nov 8th, 2007 by Stephen
Hey, so remember when i mentioned back when that we here at ponderplace.com would be moving?
Well it didn’t happen. For whatever reason I feel very compelled to use this weekend and migrate ponderplace.com to the new hosting.
Mainly I’m afraid something will break. Ponderplace.com uses quite a few tweaks and tricks to get it to do what you see. Being that I’m not exactly well versed in website design/coding its a reasonable fear. Continue Reading »
Nov 7th, 2007 by Stephen
Have you ever wondered if Kurt Cobain and that one teenager are friends right now?
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, here is a little background info in my own words. Kurt Cobain was discovered dead on April 8th 1994. Two days later, on April 10th, a vigil was held in his honor at the Seattle Center. From what I understand, after this event a teen fan of Kurt went home and killed himself. Often when the subject of Kurt’s suicide comes up, someone mentions the one fan that killed himself shortly after Kurt. This is the fan they are referencing. This is also the fan I’m discussing today.
Alright, on with the Meanderment. Continue Reading »
Nov 5th, 2007 by Stephen
Krystal wrote:
Why does the legal age to do ANYthing here (in the US) have to be 21?When in Europe or other countries its 18. But at the same time we can get our licenses at 16 and sign up for the military at 18 but to drink is 21. I mean, I just turned 21, I don’t care really but I’m just wondering why is it so much stricter here than it is anywhere else in the world? I’ve always “ponder”ed that. ;)
Krystal, I’m afraid your criticism may be misdirected. Its a good effort, and I’m proud of it; but there are a few technicalities I’m worried about. I say the following as a friend…
Anything covers a whole lot of “things”. I cannot even begin to list the items which are covered under that banner. And its worth noting, that a large majority of the items covered by anything are legal to do under the age of 21.
You later mention drinking, which as I’m sitting here writing, is the only thing I can think of that you legally cannot do while under the age of 21.
If you really want to know, its due to the conservative viewpoints of those who migrated to America over 200 years ago.
That’s a facade. Continue Reading »
Nov 2nd, 2007 by Stephen
Beth wrote:So how come whenever you are going to have pizza at work or school, everyone always calls it a “pizza party”, when in reality it is no party at all, just lunch. It is not like every time you eat sandwiches it becomes a sandwich party. Yet when pizza is served it is consistently called a “pizza party”?
Nobody realizes what everyone knows, and that is pizza is just another way of spelling peace.
Seriously, give me one situation that cannot easily be resolved by introducing freshly baked pizza, and I’ll give you a situation unrecorded in human history.
Its mind boggling, but true, the reason the human species has such a bloody history, particularly in the early advent of humankind, was that pizza had not yet been discovered. Continue Reading »
Oct 31st, 2007 by Stephen
kyla wrote:Breast implants. Are they good or are they bad? plz enlighten me.
How do I approach this with good taste?
I’m single, I’m male, and I’m in my 20’s; its obvious, breast implants are fantastic. But I’m going to put aside my natural inclinations and answer from an unbiased podium.
Given the pervasive and persuasive media influences our society fosters toward beauty, such an enhancement is quite easily considered to be beautifying and illustrious.
Not everyone is going to share that viewpoint. Let’s validate those personal enhancement devices. Continue Reading »
Oct 29th, 2007 by Marcus
Beth wrote:So i don’t get the whole thrill of Myspace and Facebook….I guess I don’t personally feel the need to be more interconnected with the world, especially in such a non-personal way. Anyway, a good friend just moved away and keeps begging me to join Facebook so we can “keep in touch more easily”. So these are my questions….
#1 what is the big excitement with Facebook and Myspace anyway?
#2 am i justified in just thinking he is a lazy loser and if he can’t just pick up the phone why bother keeping in touch?
Well, you see, there are lots of reasons that social networking sites can be exciting: First of all, most of us have at least some desire to obtain some sort of measurable ‘unit’ of value. For instance; here in America we have the American dollar, and it’s widely agreed that the more you have, the better off you are. In other countries they have different units, like the Euro, the Yen, the Peso, or some countries in the past and present use things like gold, silver or cattle. One problem with this system is that each country seems to have it’s own unit of value and one of these units may not be accepted in all countries.
Why would I bring this up you ask? Continue Reading »
Oct 26th, 2007 by Stephen
Americans are fat, excessive, unrestrained gluttonous pigs. Their houses too large for the too few kids they have. Their cars following the same axiom. Spending excess money on appearance, entertainment, and high priced fancies (see Jewelry, apparel, et cetera).
The above is not too difficult to find. Here in the United States we have the media (television, magazines, etc) whose primary focus is the display and glorification of these luxury items. Huge houses and lavish spending; it is also evident walking around the streets. More-so in some streets than others (here’s looking at you Scottsdale).
The funny thing about all of this mess is the label it’s given. Let’s look at this again. Continue Reading »
Oct 24th, 2007 by Stephen
kay why el eh wrote:My question to you:
What are the top 10 things you want to accomplish before you die?
And while WE (the loyal readers of PonderPlace.com) read your amazingly amusing but yet better be a fully answered Ponderment, WE (the loyal readers of PonderPlace.com) should ’save the baby’ by commenting on this Ponderment.
So ask yourself, What are the top 10 things YOU (the loyal readers of PonderPlace.com) want to accomplish before you die?
Alright, my list of Top Ten Things I Want To Accomplish Before I Die.
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