THERE
is a video game called “2040: WORLD WAR III.” And its players now
numbers close to 10 million “in a Top Strategy Game,” so it says.
In 2040, Japan, Turkey and Poland are the world powers, and economy
has flourished. In 2040, I'd be almost 80, right? Games have gone a
long, long way—since checkers and chess, indeed!
LADIES,
wanna be in shape? Consider these purchases for a guaranteed safe and
lasting fitness drill. [1] SoulCycle cotton tee, $46; [2] Champion
nylon and spandex racer bra, $15; [3] Lullule worn-over leggings,
down-filled shorts, $78; [4] peacelove cotton hoodie, $136; [5] Asics
neon featherweight with gel padding running shoes, $100; [6]
Sweatybands velvet-lined headbands (ensure bangs stay slicked back),
$15; [7] Armpocket i-30 armband (stores a smartphone, keys and cash),
$40; [8] Nike's recycle polyester hat, $22; [9] My Basis polyurethane
and stainless steel watch, with heart-rate monitor, $199. That'd be a
total of $651 just for the “right” gears and equipment. My cousin
Kristi The Krispy says, “I told my neighbor who spends a lot to
keep slim, `Give me $100 each day. I will clean your house and yard.
That'd be my fitness exercise!'”
SOME
people simply got lots of moolah! So they could afford to chill and
relax to the max, perhaps fly to Ibiza or the Bahamas. So when they
leave, and not planning to bring their babedawgs with them—they'd
just book them in D Pet Hotels. Yup, luxury hotels for doggies—with
modern 5 star luxury dog boarding, accommodations and amenities for
your “most precious companions while you are away on work or play.”
The plan offers daycare, grooming, chauffeur, boutique, teeth
cleaning, too! Standard Suites got comfortable Kuranda dog bed and a
flat screen TV; Sensational Suits, bigger at 12'x12’, features a
proper sized twin bed, modern decor and a 32” flat screen TV; and
the Uber Suites is, of course, bigger—with a queen bed, modern
décor and a 42” flat screen TV. Prices range from $45 to leave
your pet at the hotel for 6 hours to hang out with fellow canines,
and up to $200 for an overnight stay in the Über Suite. But of
course, there'll be extra fees if your dawg wants a pool player to
play with, a chauffeured drive to Atlantic City casino, a special
cook, extra jacuzzi in the room with a photo of Kanye West, and a
steady supply of Dom Perignons and beluga caviars! Check out D Hotels
in Hollywood, Chelsea in Manhattan, and Scottsdale, Arizona! (Man,
Georgia shouldn't know all these infos!)
NEWS.
“Buckingham Palace seeks housekeeper...” Duties: Running royal
baths and serving tea. Salary: $23,800. Shouldn't it be double that
amount? Come on... Have you heard about a cheerleader who sued the
Oakland Raiders (an NFL team that has won the Super Bowl 3x!) for
measly salary--$1,250 a year or $5 an hour? The minimum wage in
California is $8/hr. Raiders cheerleaders are also made to pay for
their own tights? If I am the President, I'd impose this law: Workers
be paid commensurate to employers' profit. If one company can pay
billions to CEOs and millions to star players, why can't they elevate
workers' wages, too? If I do that without benefit of legislation—I'd
be called a dictator...
DOGGLES!
Doggles are goggles for dogs with some bright lights issues like
sensitivity to sunlight. These little thingies also make them look
good! Roni and Ken Di Lullo of San Jose CA own Doggles, which are
available in two models: Originalz and ILS with interchangeable
lenses. Both are designed to fit a range of pooches, from Chihuahuas
to Great Danes. The designs have shatterproof, anti-fog lenses that
block 100 percent of UV rays, and adjustable head and chin straps
that keep the goggles secure on the dog's head. Cool! Doggles sell
for $16 to $20 per pair at PetSmart, Petco, Amazon and Target, as
well as at 3,500 pet boutiques. How the world changes... Man, the
average cost of my shades is only around $3, most were purchased at
the Dollar Tree and flea markets. Maybe, a babedawg may want to throw
me a pair of doggles when he/she gets bored with them?
WANT
to be a real, true-blue, generous New York City tourist? The
following are surefire keepsakes to bring home from The Big Apple:
Cool girl version of I (heart) NY tee, $62 at Chaser; Astor Place
floral scent, $90; NY taxi fab high heels shoes, $328 at Kate Spade;
NY Marathon souvenir running shoes, $160 at Asics; Nars Cosmetics
makeup palette, $75; and iconic Times Square chair, $99 at Fermob
USA. Which visitors spend the most out there? The top three: Chinese,
Brazilians, Southeast Asians. When I was living in New York, I used
to go to stores in Bergen NJ—across the Hudson from Manhattan—to
score Gap or Banana Republic gifts for my kids, and then secured them
in Bloomingdale's or Macy's bags. For a time, the “fakery”
worked—until they discovered I didn't actually buy the merchandise
in NYC. My children, however, understood: Same awesome gifts, same
authentic brands but less budget purchased “next door,” mean more
$$$ saved for priority expenses. “A gift is a gift, Papa. You know
that. It's all about love,” my eldest Donna wrote me, years ago...
TRIVIA. The richest fictional character is Scrooge McDuck (created by
writer/artist Carl Barks). The ducky is worth $65.4 billion. If he's
real, he'd be the third richest duckperson on planet Earth, behind
Carlos Slim Helu and Bill Gates. QUOTE from The Scrooge: “No man is
poor who can do what he likes to do once in a while! And I like to
dive around in my money like a porpoise! And burrow through it like a
gopher! And toss it up and let it hit me on the head!” I'd like
that money hit my head, too—as long as these aren't coins.
IS
a college education worth the time and money? Forbes asked 50
billionaires... Some 91.5 percent said yes, it is; 8.5 percent said
no. Ergo, if college education is free in the US, as in other
countries--then there'll be less poor, paycheck to paycheck,
Americans. But that's not the case here... Instead, youths strive to
be supernatural athletes, reality TV stars, and dot.com nerds to
strike millions fast. Some go to war so they could fund a college
education.
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