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Archive for May, 2008

Perceptions of a “Real Man” (aka Goin’ Out 2 See “Sex and the City”) »

Above: The trailer for the “Sex and the City” movie, out Friday, May 30th 2008!
It’s finally here!
The movie version of “Sex and the City” has arrived, and I’m headin’ out tonight to see it!
I didn’t watch the series when it came on HBO all those years ago. However, a few months ago, I was in [...]

Marriage is a BUSINESS, So Invest Wisely »

Now that I’m in my 20s, a lot of my friends within my age range (I’ll say 22 to 28) are starting to get into serious relationships, as well as getting engaged with whom they consider to be their “significant other.”
As we’ve all heard, the divorce rate in this country has been getting higher and [...]

Americans: Are WE The Terrorist? »

It’s Memorial Day, which means that millions of Americans will be going to gravesites and wall memorials today to honor the lives of their loved ones who died “serving” this country.
I put the word “serving” in quotations because, while I feel greatful to the men and women out there willing to die for my freedom [...]

Teachers Aren’t Underpaid, They Just Need to Work Smarter »

Above: A video of teacher’s protesting for higher wages.  If only I felt sympathy for them…
A few months ago, Hillary Clinton was holding a “town meeting” being televised on ABC’s “Good Morning America.  The topic of discussion was health care, and they had people in the audience asking questions to the presidential hopeful.
One of the [...]

Relationships Aren’t “Complicated” – The Other Person Just Doesn’t Like You »

A person with a Facebook account can often log on and see the changing status of his or her various friends.
One of the things I notice the most on various friends’ pages is their ever-changing relationship status. Some people go from being “single” to “in a relationship” while others do the opposite, expressing to the world [...]

Why John McCain Will Be Our Next President »

Above: A brief video of Senator John McCain’s Saturday Night Live appearance.
I do not consider myself a Democrat or a Republican.  Personally, I think it’s stupid to hitch yourself to a candidate based soley on what party they’re running with, especially when the candidate opposing your guy may have better ideas.
As I am writing this, [...]

Welcome to UnCommon Sense: Deciphering the Enigma That is Life »

Greetings, everybody!
Welcome to my blog!  I was invited to join the emqtv family after my bloggings from various other sites became so popular that I got noticed.  Nothing makes a guy feel more welcome than being offered a spot to write on a website!
So, you’re probably thinking to yourself: who exactly IS this guy, and [...]