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F These! - Hate Blog - My Funny Hate Blog

2011-06-01T07:40:00.000-07:00

F These! is my funny new hate blog. It's not like FML, which aims to poke fun at yourself. On this blog, you can talk about things that bother you. Whether you are frustrated, venting, or looking for a funny list of random posts, check out fthese.com.

The posts are user generated and can be text, photos, or videos. Anyone can create and submit a posting to F These! You can also follow on Twitter @fthese or check out the F These! Facebook Page.

Don't look at this as a hate blog. It is meant to be funny and be taken lightly.

Google +1

2011-03-31T13:26:00.000-07:00

What does the world think about this?

Google's new stab at social media... I'm not sure they've thought about it all that much... Come on! They failed with Google Buzz, put a little more thought into it. Is +1 really your next best attempt?

For you who don't know about +1, it was announced yesterday that users will be allowed to like the search engine results.

My opinion is that they are copycats of Facebook.

ComLuv Blogs - Add ComLuv to Your Blog

2011-03-01T09:53:00.000-08:00

I decided after much debate to add ComLuv to my blog. It is actually a great idea, in that it provides the readers a reason to interact on the blog. With Google changing it's algorithm very frequently, it seems that they have decided to increase value on social media distribution sites (Facebook, Twitter...)
The ComLuv feature is great in that not only your Name and URL are linked, but also a link to your most recent post. This is great for blogger interaction.

Step 1:
I highly recommend turning your blog into a ComLuv blog to increase traffic and comments.

CommentLuv - Add ComLuv to Wordpress or Blogger.

Intense Debate - This is great for integration with ComLuv.

Step 2:
The next step would then be including yourself in DoFollow directories. You want to let people know that your blog has DoFollow capabilities. You can add yourself to the ComLuv directory, as well as other sites like:

Do Follow Add URL

I hope this post is useful and encourages you to turn your "DoFollow" on! Start commenting!

Buju Banton Guilty on Cocaine Charges x3

2011-02-22T12:20:00.000-08:00

Buju Banton, Jamaica's reggae superstar, real name Mark Myrie is guilty on three cocaine related charges. A 12 member jury a short while ago delivered the verdict in the Sam M Gibbons building in Tampa, Florida.

Although Buju Banton was claiming innocence throughout saying he played no part in any conspiracy to possess cocaine, this did not help.

1. Buju Banton was found guilty on conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine.

2. He was also found guilty for attempting to possess five kilograms or more of cocaine.

3. He was found guilty for aiding and abetting others in using a communication facility in the commission of a felony.

4. He was found not guilty for knowingly and intentionally possessing a firearm in furtherance of and during the course of a drug-trafficking crime.

Justin Bieber New Haircut 2011

2011-02-22T11:41:00.000-08:00

Justin Bieber cut his hair! This new haircut for 2011 came while on the set of filming a song with Rascal Flatts. Here are some awesome pics of Bieber's new haircut!
Justin said he was ready for a new more mature look. Personally I liked the other style better, before his haircut...

"Yeah so it’s true…i got a lil haircut…i like it,” Bieber tweeted

"We are giving all the hair cut to CHARITY to auction,” Bieber said...

The money is being raised to help animals.

John Travolta Bald Without His Wig Pictures

2011-02-22T09:13:00.000-08:00

Is John Travolta really bald? hairless? wearing a wig? Here are several photos of John Travolta without his wig while on vacation in Hawaii.

Here is a rare sighting of John Travolta without his wig. He is in Hawaii celebrating his 57th birthday with wife Kelly Preston.

At left is a picture of Travolta at Berlin's Golden Camera Awards, 15 days before the Hawaiian holiday pictures were taken. At right is an image from Hawaii.

Travolta, who is believed to possess no fewer than 102 hairpieces, has been known to squash magazine photo shoots that don't adequately hide his receding hairline.

Donald Trump For President vs. Obama

2011-02-22T08:55:00.000-08:00

A new poll released Tuesday from Newsweek and The Daily Beast indicates that Donald Trump, the real estate king and publicity hound could potentially beat President Barack Obama in the 2012 race for presidency. Obama is ahead of Trump by only two percentage points, 43-41, with a poll sampling error of 3.5 percent. Trump fares far better against Obama than Sarah Palin, who would lose to Obama by 11 points, 51-40, according to the poll.

According to CNN

"Trump also performs roughly as well as former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who is 2 points behind Obama in the survey, 49-47 percent. Mike Huckabee, another former presidential candidate, does best against the president in the poll: both are tied at 46 percent."

Only 3 candidates are ahead of Trump in the GOP presidential race – Romney at 19 percent, Huckabee at 18 percent, and Palin at 10 percent.

For more read here: Donald Trump vs. Obama?

Apple Music Downloads to Improve Sound Quality

2011-02-22T08:32:00.000-08:00

Apple wants to improve the quality of their music downloads. According to Apple's iTunes, music is originally captured in studio recordings in a 24-bit high fidelity audio format. Before they are transferred to CD or to online retailers, they are downgraded to 16-bit files.

The music would then mostly likely be sold at a premium price. There is definitely value to improving the music quality for customers. If Apple incorporates these changes in iTunes, other music retailers will sure follow.

Virgin America Chicago Flights and Groupon Deal

2011-02-17T10:09:00.000-08:00

Finally! Virgin America will be providing daily nonstop flights between O’Hare and both Los Angeles International and San Francisco International starting May 25, 2011.

Virgin America, which began flights from Dallas-Fort Worth International on Dec. 1, also hopes to start service this year in Atlanta, the world’s busiest airport.

Virgin America's Chief Executive David Cush had this to say: “When more airlines compete, consumers tend to win with lower fares and better service.”

Chicago's O’Hare International Airport will lease space on Concourse L inside Terminal 3 for the flights.

GROUPON DEAL

Groupon has also announced their deal of the day = Virgin America Groupon Deal

Virgin America is using the usual gimmick of introductory fares ($99 each way, not including taxes and fees) to help promote its just-announced service to Chicago O'Hare.

Virgin America is offering $77 worth of airfare for just $7 at Groupon. The value of the deal can be applied only flights to or from Chicago, for travel booked by May 25 and completed by Nov. 15. The deal must be purchased by 12:59 p.m. ET today (Thursday).

Harvey Almorn Updyke Arrested For Auburn Tree Poisoning

2011-02-17T08:12:00.000-08:00

The suspect accused of poisoning of oak trees at Auburn's historic Toomer's Corner has been arrested and identified as Harvey Almorn Updyke. There is a scheduled press conference today at 11:30 a.m. to discuss the matter further. Harvey Almorn Updyke, 62, from Dadeville, Ala., is to be charged with criminal mischief.

The herbicide applied to the trees is Spike 80DF, otherwise known as tebuthiuron. This could be the end to these beautiful trees. Spike 80DF is used to kill trees. According to officials, the suspect “deliberately applied in lethal amounts of Spike 80DF into the soil.”

Updyke apparently poisoned the oak trees because Auburn students rolled the trees to celebrate the death of Alabama coaching legend Paul “Bear” Bryant in 1983. This is very sad for the students and university officials at Auburn.

The 130-year old oak trees that were poisoned at Toomer's Corner.

Dalai Lama Nephew Dead - Jigme Norbu Killed - Hit By Car

2011-02-15T11:59:00.000-08:00

The Dalai Lama's nephew was hit and killed by a car along a dark Florida coastal highway. He was on the beginning stages of a 300-mile walk to promote Tibetan independence from China.

Key points

1. Jigme K. Norbu, 45, was walking the same direction as traffic. According to the Highway Patrol, the impact crumpled the vehicle's hood and shattered the front windshield.

2. The driver, 31-year-old Keith R. O'Dell of Palm Coast, was not charged. He and his 5-year-old son in the SUV were not injured.

Norbu was living in Bloomington, Indiana, and was active in a Tibetan rights group.

Norbu, the son of the Dalai Lama's late brother, Taktser Rinpoche, has done similar walks several other times, including 900 miles in 2009 from Indiana to New York.

According to the Associated Press "The Dalai Lama has visited Bloomington several times. The city about 50 miles southwest of Indianapolis is home to the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural Center and Kumbum Chamtse Ling Temple. Arjia Rinpoche, the center's director, said they would be praying for his family.
"We deeply regret the passing of Jigme Norbu and appreciate his work to help Tibet and the Tibetan people," Rinpoche said in a statement. Rinpoche and the TMBCC staff will be in prayer today for Norbu and his family and will release information this week regarding a pending community prayer service to honor Norbu and his work for the Tibetan people. China claims Tibet as part of its territory, but many Tibetans say Chinese rule deprives them of religious freedom. Beijing accuses the Dalai Lama of pushing for Tibetan autonomy and fomenting anti-Chinese protests."

A woman who identified herself as the mother of the SUV driver said her son didn't want to talk to the media.
"What more is there to say? He was wearing dark clothes. It was an unfortunate accident. He hasn't been charged. That's all we're going to say," said the woman, who would not give her name."

This is a terrible and tragic news about the Dalai Lama's nephew. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Dalai Lama and his nephew's family.

Trenta - New Starbucks Drink - 31 Ounces

2011-01-17T16:17:00.000-08:00

Breaking News - According to the Associated Press, Starbucks plans to unveil a new 31-ounce cup size for iced beverages. The Trenta, which means 30 in Italian, will cost about 50 cents more than the 20-ounce Venti size.

The new cup size will be released tomorrow - Tuesday in 14 states: North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Hawaii, Arizona, and Nevada. California will be able to buy them Feb. 1 and the nationwide rollout should be May 3. The expansion comes after the 31-ounce Trenta was tested in several markets last year, including Atlanta, Tampa, Fl., and Phoenix.

Bart Scott Interview - After Jets Win

2011-01-17T07:13:00.000-08:00

Bart Scott's post-game interview on ESPN. After the game he was sending a message to the league and everyone who doubted the New York Jets. After their 28-21 win over the New England Patriots last night, it looks like the Jets are for real! Check this great video of Bart Scott talking smack!

Bart Scott Interview: Video

Blood Libel - Sarah Palin calls Tuscon Arizona Shooting Media a Blood Libel

2011-01-12T06:32:00.000-08:00

Breaking News - 'Blood Libel'- Sarah Palin referred to the media reaction following to Tuscon, Arizona shooting of congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords a 'blood libel'. Twitter is going nuts! People are being relentless in their own critiques. Really Sarah Palin? Why would you do this to yourself? I think that wasn't very wise.

Meteor in Oklahoma Tonight!

2011-01-11T20:27:00.000-08:00

Breaking news! A meteor has apparently hit Oklahoma. It was reported to be a flash of light in the sky. The news is jumping around like crazy on twitter!

Apple Launches Mac App Store for Desktops

2011-01-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Breaking News! This just in, Apple has launched apps at their Mac store. Go to http://www.apple.com/mac/app-store/ and log in like you would for iTunes and start getting apps! Interesting to see how technology is evolving! Love it! Great job Apple.

Gucci Mane Committed to Mental Facility

2011-01-04T10:36:00.000-08:00

According to TMZ, rapper Gucci Mane has been committed to a mental facility. Radric Davis appeared in a Georgia courtroom yesterday after filing a "Special Plea of Mental Incompetency"... he said he was in no state able to "intelligently participate in the probation revocation hearing."

He was immediately taken into custody and ordered to be medically evaluated.

The rapper is currently believed to be at the facility right now!