August 31st, 2009
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DAMN i thought a joke was just a JOKE…

Susan Croonquist’s mother-in-law filed a lawsuit against her, because of jokes about her during Susan’s comedy routine

  • Mother-In-Law is suing for unspecified damages, and wants Susan to stop doing jokes about her during shows
  • Susan states she’s been telling these jokes for years and that they are true stories
  • Susan has suspicions as to why her mother-in-law doesn’t want anything to do with her grandchildren

DAMN

  • A Lot of attention is focused on the families personal problems as a result of the lawsuit
  • There is reason to assume that the mother-in-law may not want anything to do with her daughter- in-law or grandchildren because of their race (so there is a perception that Susan’s mother-in-law is RACIST)
  • Susan’s husband is a lawyer and is representing Susan against his own mother

My DAMN Opinion:

Whoever advised Susan’s mother-in-law to file a lawsuit- NEEDS HELP!  I believe this lawsuit goes beyond just the comedy routine, and I believe the jokes bothered her mother-in-law because they were TRUE.  THE TRUTH HURTS!!  It’s great to open up the lines of communication when there are ISSUES with you and your family, and it’s better to try to resolve issues in a private manner rather than making it a PUBLIC ISSUE.  Going PUBLIC means all your PERSONAL BUSINESS becomes PUBLIC. DAMN

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August 28th, 2009
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DAMN what were they thinking…

PHILLIP GARRIDO AND HIS WIFE KIDNAPPED JAYCEE DUGARD AND KEPT HER LOCKED AWAY IN A SHED FOR 18 YEARS…

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  • Kidnapped 11 year old girl (jaycee lee dugard) in 1991 (she is currently 29)
  • Philip is an ex-con who served time for rape (not allowed to be around children)
  • Confessed to being the father of jaycee lee dugard’s children who are 11 and 15 years old(apparently Jaycee was 14 when she had her 1st child)
  • Kept Jaycee  in shed for 18 years (no electricity and sound proof walls)

DAMN

  • Philip and his wife are facing charges of kidnapping and sex crimes

My DAMN Opinion:

Taking the girl(who is now a woman) and keeping her locked away in a shed was downright CRUEL.  Philips wife’s involvement isn’t really none at the moment, but will come out in the news in the weeks to come.   No matter how long ago you made a poor decision, it is likely to ONE day catch up to you. DAMN

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August 27th, 2009
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DAMN something is DIFFERENT in this IMAGE..

Microsoft makes a POOR DECISION with online Ad

  • Three business people (one black, one white, and one Asian) are shown as part of a pitch for Microsoft’s business productivity software
  • In same photo on a Polish website, a white head is placed on the head of the black person and the HANDS WERE NEVER CHANGED

DAMN

  • Noticed and made rounds on Twitter and other websites
  • Not good publicity for Microsoft (gives the impression it had something to do with RACE, as to why the photo was changed)

My DAMN Opinion:

With the type of MONEY and MANPOWER microsoft has I would think something like this would’ve been noticed before going on-line.  Mistakes happen and I actually think it’s funny, but Microsofts competitors will try to turn this into a case of discrimination.(or people who are just against Microsoft)   Why wouldn’t you notice you have black hands on a white man’s body.. DAMN

Is this some form of DISCRIMINATION OR RACISM? 

Read Story:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10317763-56.html?tag=mncol

IMAGE FROM U.S. WEBSITE

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IMAGE FROM POLISH WEBSITE

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August 26th, 2009
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That had to be a DAMN good BEER…

KARTIKA SARI DEWI SHUKARNO

  • 32 year old model
  • Mother of 2 children
  • Arrested in a hotel for Drinking Beer in December of 2007
  • Against Law in Malaysia to drink alcohol

DAMN

  • 6 Lashes of the CANE
  • 1st woman to be CANED
  • Paid a fine worth $700-800 USD
  • 7 Days in Prison

My DAMN opinion:

I feel it’s not right for her to be punished for drinking a beer, but of course I feel that way because I live in the United States of America.  The problem I have is that there are numerous people in Malaysia that drink(according to people interviewed by a CNN reporter), but apparently there is a religious movement to make an example of people who go against the law.  It’s interesting to see what consequences people receive for BREAKING THE LAW in other CULTURES.  DAMN

IS THIS FAIR?  SHOULD IT BOTHER ME AND OTHERS THAT SHE IS BEING PUNISHED FOR DRINKING BEER?

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August 25th, 2009
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DAMN is “she” really a MAN…

Caster Semenya

Semenya’s muscular build, deep voice, facial hair and suddenly improved performances led to a frenzy of speculation that the fastest woman in the world over two laps is, in fact, a man DAMN

  • Reports state “she” had 3 times the normal female level of testosterone in “her” body
  • 800 m Gold Medalist
  • Filed a complaint regarding having to do a detailed “gender verification” test
  • Head coach of South African team has a controversial history

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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/08/24/gender-row-athlete-caster-semenya-has-high-levels-of-male-hormone-115875-21621631/

My DAMN Opinion:

We will know more once a “gender verification” test is completed, so I don’t want to speculate what the DAMN Moment will be in this story. Not smart if there were lies involved regarding “her” true gender.  I think either it will come out that “she” is using some sort of anabolic steroid, or that “she” is really a man who competed in women events.  DAMN just makes the South African athlete and team look BAD, and will cause them to be watched very closely in FUTURE events. (Will definitely lose gold medal)   If “she” is not a man then it’s a case of making “assumptions”, but could save someone from the same type of public scrutiny.

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August 23rd, 2009
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DAMN why didn’t you TELL ME… DAMN I guess I didn’t know…

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES:

  • 65 million living with an STD but continue to have unprotected sex
  • STD- Sexually Transmitted Disease
  • STD is anything that is a Bacterial, Viral, or parasitic  infection
  • Up to 25 various infections (HIV, Gonnoreha, etc) more info on infections at http://www.cdc.gov/std
  • 40 % of people with multiple partners are not using protection
  • Most people get tested annually, but it’s recommended to go more often depending on your sexual activity

My DAMN Point:

Sexuality is part of being human, but KEEP IT REAL and BE SMART.  Being smart about using protection usually doesn’t occur until after having had an experience with an STD or unwanted pregnancy.  Some STD’s can be cured, but there are a few that will be with you the rest of your life.  If you don’t get tested and don’t know, you can put numerous people at RISK for you poor decisions.  Be smart and do your research regarding the risk involved with unprotected sex, and make sure you are taking the right precautions when you are with your partner(s).  If you don’t you can end up with something that could change your LIFE for GOOD.. DAMN

I FOUND THIS VIDEO TO BE VERY INFORMATIVE REGARDING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES:

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August 22nd, 2009
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DAMN John you didn’t learn from another politician??

REMINDER to our LEADERS and POLITICIANS!!!

I don’t care how selective you are with who you want to have an affair with, there is always the POTENTIAL for ONE of them to TELL on YOU and RUIN your CAREER..

My DAMN Tip:

There have been numerous sex scandals with politicians in the news, and I know there will be more to come in the future.  If you care about your career, then I suggest not having the affairs outside your marriage.  Its difficult to to judge who will or wont spill the beans, and the majority of them would love to go public regarding the affair to profit or become famous because of the confession. DAMN

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/exsenator-edwards-set-to-confess-to-fathering-lovechild-1772845.html

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August 21st, 2009
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DAMN that didn’t WORK!!!

DAMN What Happened:

  • Marcus Schrenker
  • 39 yrs old
  • Staged a plane crash to fake death
  • Possibly related to marital and business problems..

DAMN Result:

  • Sentenced to 51 months in prison
  • Pay the Coast Guard more than $34,000 in restitution
  • Must pay Harley-Davidson Credit Corp., the plane’s lien-holder, more than $871,000

My DAMN Tip:

Find a way to RESOLVE your problems without doing something ILLEGAL that may make it WORSE.

Read Background and Full Story:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Schrenker

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August 20th, 2009
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DAMN 2 years.. I guess the LAW is the LAW

  • Plaxico Buress
  • 32 years old
  • Former New York Giants Wide Receiver
  • Accidentally shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan nightclub
  • Charged with criminal possession of a weapon and  reckless endangerment
  • Reached plea agreement to serve 2 years in prison

My DAMN Point:

Poor judgment can have serious consequences.  You have to  accept responsibility for your ACTIONS.  I do believe they wanted to make an example out of Burress in New York, if this was someone else they wouldn’t have wasted the time and energy on this case.   No matter what the reason was for the decision to give him two years, Burress put himself in this position carrying an unlicensed gun in the club.  DAMN

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http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4411373

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August 20th, 2009
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DAMN Doug couldn’t handle Foxx!!

Couldn’t RESIST putting this clip up from a ROAST of Emmit Smith (former NFL running back for the Dallas Cowboys)

  • Doug Williams lacked overall preparation for the ROAST. He made comments about people, but wasn’t prepared to counter any attempts at replies from people he was making fun of at the ROAST

My DAMN Point:

Preparation is imperative when it comes to anything you are doing in your LIFE.  Doug “dished” it but couldn’t stay focused when it was “dished” back at him.    I totally believe it made the event an even funnier EVENT, but I still feel it was a DAMN Moment for Doug Williams w/o a DOUBT..

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