Heaven on Earth?

I recently read a great article in Newsweek about how oil rich countries are using their wealth to create luxurious attractions to increase tourist flows.

Click here to read the full article.

Plastic Surgery Explained--to a 4 year old

Long gone are the days when children's literature told stories of heroes, heroines, witches and villains. A new book, "My Beautiful Mommy" by Dr. Michael Salzhauer (a plastic surgeon) tells a tale of why mommy is getting a tummy tuck and a "prettier nose". The story is told from the point of view of a child and caters to the growing market of mothers in their 40's trying to look like their pre-pregnancy figures who don't want their young children to be frightened by their bandages and frequent doctor visits.

Although it does seem like a good idea to include your children in this decision, I'm a little skeptical on how this will play out on the self esteem of little boys and girls. As adults, would they constantly look at themselves in the mirror and see how they can look "prettier" if they got a little work done here and there?

As much as I am against plastic surgery, I'm just as much for freedom of choice and if some woman wants to get prodded and pocked to look like their 20 year old self again, then so be it. An easier alternative to such expensive surgery? First thing every morning & last thing every night, look at yourself in the mirror and tell yourself with conviction- "I am bold, beautiful, and intelligent!" and see the magic work!!

My Favorite Song!

Superman Kryptonite

By: Three Doors Down

I took a walk around the world to
Ease my troubled mind
I left my body laying somewhere
In the sands of time
I watched the world float to the dark
Side of the moon
I feel there is nothing I can do, yeah

I watched the world float to the
Dark side of the moon
After all I knew it had to be something
To do with you
I really don't mind what happens now and then
As long as you'll be my friend at the end

If I go crazy then will you still
Call me Superman
If I'm alive and well, will you be
There holding my hand
I'll keep you by my side with
My superhuman might
Kryptonite

You called me strong, you called me weak
But your secrets I will keep
You took for granted all the times I
Never let you down
You stumbled in and bumped your head, if
Not for me then you would be dead
I picked you up and put you back
On solid ground

If I go crazy then will you still
Call me Superman
If I'm alive and well will you be
There holding my hand
I'll keep you by my side with my
Superhuman might
Kryptonite

It's Time To ChaCha!

Another reason why an iPhone is unnecessary

Yesterday, I discovered this new mobile web search service that works on all cellphones. All you have to do is register your phone number (you do not have to provide any other personal information) and if you have a question, all you do is send a text to "chacha" or call 1-800-2chacha and ask your answer in conversational English. Within a couple minutes, ChaCha's guides will send you your answers via text. It's a free service but you will be using your minutes as well as text when you utilize it. I have already used this a couple of time and it's amazing!

ChaCha's approach is that Machines are not human. A simple web search will never provide us with exactly what we are looking for. By adding a human factor to the web searches, live ChaCha guides who are available 24/7, ChaCha aims to provide exactly the recommendations one is looking for.

Being a skeptic of most unconventional things, my initial experiment with ChaCha consisted of trying to find out how late The Field Museum in Chicago is open. Not only did ChaCha provide me with the information I was looking for but they also provided me with the address, phone number, and a link I could access via my cell to get more information about the Museum.

It really is an excellent service and quite new since the text answer service was launched on January 3, 2008. It will be very handy when you're arguing with your fiends and need answers pronto!

Click here to visit ChaCha's website and to register your phone!

Charlie Bit My Finger, Again!

A friend just introduced me to this video on YouTube and I have to share it. Enjoy!