Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Funderdome Kids Play Place in Ft Lauderdale
A Review of Funderdome located at 1455 SE 17 Street, Ft Lauderdale, FL. Dated August 17th, 2012.
Funderdome is a 9000 square foot indoor play area for children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I have two children, ages 9 (girl) and 10 (boy) so I am always looking for something fun for us to do.
Funderdome has a climbing wall, a sky trail ropes course, ball blasting area, a laser maze, a three level play structure, basket ball area and a toddler area.
My Overall Impressions Were As Follows:
Clean
Fun
Physically active environment for kids to play
Supervision is provided for activities that require it
Air conditioned
Seating area for adults
WIFI was supposed to be available, however on the day I was there it was not working.
Café with good selection of food and drinks, priced pretty much how one would expect for this type of business.
Loud. The sound of children’s voices is very loud and the high ceilings magnify it. There was also loud music playing part of the time I was there.
Admission seems pricey for a kids play place, but there is nothing like it around. Businesses like this need to stay in business because there aren’t enough of them. My children each brought a coupon from school, for buy 1, get one admission for free, so with one coupon, the price was good. Regular admission on Friday was approximately $21.00 including tax for each child. (free for adults)
One thing I really appreciated about this play location was that there were NO arcade game machines and no redemption games. Children go through money so fast at places like Chuck E. Cheeses, Boomers, and Kabooms. I really appreciated having NONE of those games. Keep in mind those type of games bring in additional revenue, so children’s play places that do not have those games must charge more for admission and food because that, and birthday parties are their entire revenue source. My son attended a birthday party there last year that went on for several hours and he still wasn’t ready to leave because he was having so much fun!
I recommend Funderdome as a place to take your children to play. How many times have you typed into to your computer “what to do in Ft Lauderdale with kids”?
You will be required to sign a waiver agreement, which is normal for this type of place.
Have your children wear comfortable, physical activity type clothes.
Feed them before you go so that they won’t be hungry the minute you walk in.
Expect to stay at least 2 or 4 hours. One hour is not enough time, especially if it is busy on the day you go, because your child will probably wait in a short line for things like the rock wall and the ropes course.
Expect to purchase some food or drink there. No outside food or drink is allowed, which is pretty standard for this type of center.
I really had no complaints about the place, other than the loudness inside. It feels a little cramped when busy. However if it were bigger, it would be harder to keep track of your children, so the size is really okay.
Funderdome is a 9000 square foot indoor play area for children ages 6 months to 12 years old. I have two children, ages 9 (girl) and 10 (boy) so I am always looking for something fun for us to do.
Funderdome has a climbing wall, a sky trail ropes course, ball blasting area, a laser maze, a three level play structure, basket ball area and a toddler area.
My Overall Impressions Were As Follows:
Clean
Fun
Physically active environment for kids to play
Supervision is provided for activities that require it
Air conditioned
Seating area for adults
WIFI was supposed to be available, however on the day I was there it was not working.
Café with good selection of food and drinks, priced pretty much how one would expect for this type of business.
Loud. The sound of children’s voices is very loud and the high ceilings magnify it. There was also loud music playing part of the time I was there.
Admission seems pricey for a kids play place, but there is nothing like it around. Businesses like this need to stay in business because there aren’t enough of them. My children each brought a coupon from school, for buy 1, get one admission for free, so with one coupon, the price was good. Regular admission on Friday was approximately $21.00 including tax for each child. (free for adults)
One thing I really appreciated about this play location was that there were NO arcade game machines and no redemption games. Children go through money so fast at places like Chuck E. Cheeses, Boomers, and Kabooms. I really appreciated having NONE of those games. Keep in mind those type of games bring in additional revenue, so children’s play places that do not have those games must charge more for admission and food because that, and birthday parties are their entire revenue source. My son attended a birthday party there last year that went on for several hours and he still wasn’t ready to leave because he was having so much fun!
I recommend Funderdome as a place to take your children to play. How many times have you typed into to your computer “what to do in Ft Lauderdale with kids”?
You will be required to sign a waiver agreement, which is normal for this type of place.
Have your children wear comfortable, physical activity type clothes.
Feed them before you go so that they won’t be hungry the minute you walk in.
Expect to stay at least 2 or 4 hours. One hour is not enough time, especially if it is busy on the day you go, because your child will probably wait in a short line for things like the rock wall and the ropes course.
Expect to purchase some food or drink there. No outside food or drink is allowed, which is pretty standard for this type of center.
I really had no complaints about the place, other than the loudness inside. It feels a little cramped when busy. However if it were bigger, it would be harder to keep track of your children, so the size is really okay.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Salon Express Nail Art Stamping Kit Does Not Work!
Salon Express Nail Art Stamping Kit like may other enticing items advertised on TV appeal to our young girls, making them believe they are a "must have" item. My daughter spent her allowance money on a Salon Express kit and after several attemps she realized it was yet again another product advertised on TV that does not work as claimed.
The packaging says "Fun, Neat & Easy To Use". It certainly wasn't fun, but rather frustrating. It wasn't neat because the stamp didn't work and she had to keep removing the bottom layer of nail polish with nail polish remover and reapply the bottom layer, wait for it to dry then try the stamp with another color on top of the base coat. It was definitely not easy to use because after many attemps she just gave up. The packaging also says "Professional Salon Results". Clearly you already know what I am going to say about that! They lied, and it is false advertising!
A few months ago she bought Slushy Magic and was faced with the same disappointment. What snow flake technology are they talking about? Her drink did not slushify!
Now I have started saving her receipts so that we can return these type of purchases that are advertised as something they are not. As a consumer it is so annoying to see these products being sold at many retailers to unsuspecting consumers. The company making them, Spark Innovators of Fairfield, NJ is making a profit and the retailers selling it are also making a profit because most people don't bother to return this type of item.
Let us not put up with these type of products that don't work! Save the receipt and for goodness sake return items like this, that don't work and get your money back. Why should the makers of Salon Express continue to sell this product and make profits?
We as consumers need to send a clear message to companies who falsely advertise their products, and to retailers who continue to sell them, not caring that they are garbage products that don't work. They make a profit, what do they care? Are most people really going to go out of their way to return a product under $10 or $20 dollars? For people who have little time, this is more of a hassle than it is worth, especially if if was purchased somewhere that they don't frequent.
Retailers are gambling on consumers loosing receipts and/or not having time to return the items that don't work. Walgreens has a specific shelf for products "as seen on TV". Well my friends stay away from these products because they are usually cheaply made and don't perform as advertised.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Adorable Puppy
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Google's Privacy Policies And Their Power!
Google plans to start tracking and keeping the data on our activities on all of its services and combining it into one big file about each one of us. This is set to start on March 1, 2012.
When we use Google’s services it is not so surprising that they keep track of that, but when they combine it all together to get the complete picture of YOU, that is a little scarey!
Here are some services you may use from Google...
Google Search (all your searches and clicks are tracked
Google's Chrome browser
Mobile phones (Android or other device)
Image Search (all your searches and clicks are tracked)
News (what stories you click on)
Google Apps
YouTube (all your searches and clicks are tracked
Docs (all your content!)
Groups (discussions)
Ad Sense (you income from such)
Google +
G mail (all the content of your emails)
ETC...
Google's policy is that you can opt-out by not logging in to ANY of their services!
Here's the thing, Google isn't properly getting our permission to do this in a clear manner that everyone understands. If everyone was clearly aware of what they were doing, and use their service anyway, then they have made an informed decision.
Most people don't know that Google collects this information, but then to take it a step further and combine all the separate information into one big picture of YOU, and then be willing and able to turn it over to the government when requested is way too BIG BROTHER!
For more information check this out http://www.change.org/petitions/google-ask-fairly-about-our-privacy .
Many of us use Google because we love Google, but let's not have the wool pulled over our eyes and be led around like a herd of sheep. Government must NOT have access to everything about us, and neither should Google.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Whitney Houston May You Rest In Peace And Sing With The Angels
Whitney Houston may you rest in peace and sing with the angels. It was a sad evening as we turned on our TV's to find another wonderful singer gone too soon, at such a young age. We expect older people to die, but we are always shocked to hear of a young famous person's death.
Many of us never personally knew her, but her music touched our hearts and we feel blessed to have heard her music. I was always saddened to hear of past turmoil in Whitney Houston's life with addiction. Unfortunately drugs have caused so much harm to such wonderful people.
I often wonder how as a society, we can do such seemingly impossible things like put people in space, send robots to mars, create space stations, yet we can't come up with a sure fire way to cure addiction.
As a parent of young children, I pray my children don't go through any substance addiction issues as they grow up.
One seemingly common thread I notice is that often people have self esteem issues, which perhaps play a part in their addictive disease. Do these issues come from childhoold or experiences or is someone predisposed biologically to have self esteem issues, has often been a question in my mind. Perhaps, it is a combination of both. There is an article I found as follows about that at 4therapy.com
Ironically the lyrics in her "Greatest Love Of All" song speak directly about loving yourself. "Learning to love yourself. It is the greatest love of all."
Whitney Houston had the voice of an angel and her voice was an inspiration to many singers. I hope people who loved her will look at their own lives and if they are having similar struggles, will reach out for the help they need to recover before it is too late.
Granted at this time, we do not know if substance abuse had anything to do with her death, but it certainly affected her life in a negative way.
Whitney Houston's death should remind us, that if any of us have people in our lives who struggle with addiction, we should love them and encourage them to seek help as many times as it takes.
As Whitney Houston reminds us in her song, we need to show our children all the beauty they possess inside and give them a sense of pride so they can love themselves. (and hopefully avoid the self esteem issues that can lead to substance abuse).
Thank you Whitney Houston for all the beautiful music you provided to the world and for sharing the gift of your voice with us! I hope you have found everlasting peace!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Is Sending Flowers Important on Valentine's Day? Find Out Now!
Is sending flowers important on Valentine's Day? The answer depends on who you ask. Some couples don't acknowledge Valentine's Day and other go all out and make it a big deal.
If you can afford flowers you should get your sweetheart flowers. Unless she doesn't like flowers due to allergies or some other reason. Most women love flowers and why not? Valentine's Day Flowers are beautiful and giving them shows you thought of your loved one and decided to part with some money to show her that she is special to you.
Click on the picture below to order some beautiful Valentine's Day Flowers!
There are a few things that go nicely with flowers such Precious Moments items. Click on the picture below if you want to order Precious Moments.
These are simply adorable! Precious Moments always have the cutest items!
Then of course there is always jewelry which will cost more. Many women love jewelry. I myself like how it looks on others and when it is not on me, but I don't wear it often.
Men you should give your woman something nice on Valentine's Day. What is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day? Beautiful flowers are always wonderful to give either alone or with chocolates, or a figurine, or jewelry.
I hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day!
If you can afford flowers you should get your sweetheart flowers. Unless she doesn't like flowers due to allergies or some other reason. Most women love flowers and why not? Valentine's Day Flowers are beautiful and giving them shows you thought of your loved one and decided to part with some money to show her that she is special to you.
Click on the picture below to order some beautiful Valentine's Day Flowers!
There are a few things that go nicely with flowers such Precious Moments items. Click on the picture below if you want to order Precious Moments.
These are simply adorable! Precious Moments always have the cutest items!
Then of course there is always jewelry which will cost more. Many women love jewelry. I myself like how it looks on others and when it is not on me, but I don't wear it often.
Men you should give your woman something nice on Valentine's Day. What is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day? Beautiful flowers are always wonderful to give either alone or with chocolates, or a figurine, or jewelry.
I hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Angry Birds Everywhere... Why Parents Let Their Kids Play So Much.
Angry Birds are everywhere! Kids and some adults can't get enough of them. There are children playing Angry Birds that can't tie shoe laces, and can't read a word.
Why are parents letting their children play angry birds so much? Well for one thing, while parents are driving it keeps children quiet (when they aren't fighting for your smart phone).
The game is, in essence a babysitter, while parents go about their daily errands on the run. A time when normally whining from children is at a peak and parents patience is at a low, in swoops the Angry Birds game to the rescue of everyones sanity. Everyone is happy!
As the beginning of school approaches, demand for Angry Birds merchandise is increasing. Some items your children will love are:
Angry Birds Shoe Charms
Rovio Angry Birds 5" Plush Set
Angry Birds Backpack Clip Assortment
Angry Birds Shirts for Kids
Angry Birds Lunch Box Pigs
Angry Birds Backpack, Lunchbox and Pencil Case
Angry Birds Party Pack (Birthday Party Angry Birds Theme)
Pick up your child a little surprise! There is one surprise they would absolutely love and so will you because your phone can become your phone again! Apple iPad (First Generation) MB294LL/A Tablet (64GB, Wifi)
perfect for playing Angry Birds!
My other hobby is a website about how to make your home energy efficient
so that you can save money and spend it on your children!
Why are parents letting their children play angry birds so much? Well for one thing, while parents are driving it keeps children quiet (when they aren't fighting for your smart phone).
The game is, in essence a babysitter, while parents go about their daily errands on the run. A time when normally whining from children is at a peak and parents patience is at a low, in swoops the Angry Birds game to the rescue of everyones sanity. Everyone is happy!
As the beginning of school approaches, demand for Angry Birds merchandise is increasing. Some items your children will love are:
Angry Birds Shoe Charms
Rovio Angry Birds 5" Plush Set
Angry Birds Backpack Clip Assortment
Angry Birds Shirts for Kids
Angry Birds Lunch Box Pigs
Angry Birds Backpack, Lunchbox and Pencil Case
Angry Birds Party Pack (Birthday Party Angry Birds Theme)
Pick up your child a little surprise! There is one surprise they would absolutely love and so will you because your phone can become your phone again! Apple iPad (First Generation) MB294LL/A Tablet (64GB, Wifi)
perfect for playing Angry Birds!My other hobby is a website about how to make your home energy efficient
so that you can save money and spend it on your children!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Angry Birds are Hot, Hot, Hot in Back to School Must Have Items !
Angry Birds have seemingly becoming the popular thing for this years back to school must have items.
If you have a smart phone and / or children you probably know about Angry Birds by now. The minute my eight year old girl saw a plush angry bird for sale, she had to have it, and was willing to use every last penney of "her money" to buy it. (Much to my disgust)
As a parent I always dread the next "must have theme," because it never ends with just one item. Kids just want to collect anything that has that theme on it, and they use it as a status symbol amongst each other to show off their angry birds items.
Why do I dread it? Because it costs money! It is seemingly so important to your child yet, you can't waste money on their every passing whim, because you know that in a short time it will be discarded for the next must have theme!
I usually try to get my children just a few items that don't break my wallet, that way they are somewhat content and I can live with the money spent.
Below is one of the Plush Angry Birds (some come with sounds)
Below is an Angry Birds backpack clip.
Angry Birds T Shirts.
There is also an Angry Birds Lunch Bag, Angry Birds Backpack, Angry Birds Soft Plush Shoulder/Handheld Bag.
More Angry Birds Items
Get your Angry Birds Items now before they sell out! Surprise your kids with a gift they will love!
If you have a smart phone and / or children you probably know about Angry Birds by now. The minute my eight year old girl saw a plush angry bird for sale, she had to have it, and was willing to use every last penney of "her money" to buy it. (Much to my disgust)
As a parent I always dread the next "must have theme," because it never ends with just one item. Kids just want to collect anything that has that theme on it, and they use it as a status symbol amongst each other to show off their angry birds items.
Why do I dread it? Because it costs money! It is seemingly so important to your child yet, you can't waste money on their every passing whim, because you know that in a short time it will be discarded for the next must have theme!
I usually try to get my children just a few items that don't break my wallet, that way they are somewhat content and I can live with the money spent.
Below is one of the Plush Angry Birds (some come with sounds)
Below is an Angry Birds backpack clip.
Angry Birds T Shirts.
There is also an Angry Birds Lunch Bag, Angry Birds Backpack, Angry Birds Soft Plush Shoulder/Handheld Bag.
More Angry Birds Items
Get your Angry Birds Items now before they sell out! Surprise your kids with a gift they will love!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Where Oh Where is Casey Anthony?
You know that the media just can't wait to find Casey Anthony so that they can keep this story alive as long as possible. I think it is time to move on with our lives, if only the media would stop talking about her.
The media has turned her into a celebrity. Public opinion remains mostly against her, understandably so, but I wish they would just quiet down on the story, so as to not give Casey Anthony any more attention than she already has had. People like her don't mind negative press, as long as they are the center of attention.
Stop giving her more attention! Stop talking about her. Nothing brings innocent little Caylee back. I do agree with people who want to voice their opinion that they will boycott books or TV interviews. But really do you think the general public won't watch if she gives an interview on TV? Everyone seems to be obsessed with her. Enough already!
When I am not discussed with the Casey Anthony TV coverage I am working on my website http://www.homes-energy-efficient.com/
The media has turned her into a celebrity. Public opinion remains mostly against her, understandably so, but I wish they would just quiet down on the story, so as to not give Casey Anthony any more attention than she already has had. People like her don't mind negative press, as long as they are the center of attention.
Stop giving her more attention! Stop talking about her. Nothing brings innocent little Caylee back. I do agree with people who want to voice their opinion that they will boycott books or TV interviews. But really do you think the general public won't watch if she gives an interview on TV? Everyone seems to be obsessed with her. Enough already!
When I am not discussed with the Casey Anthony TV coverage I am working on my website http://www.homes-energy-efficient.com/
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Media Must Assist in Closure of Casey Anthony Trial.
The discussions continue in the media about the verdict in the Casey Anthony trial, yet many of us have Casey Anthony trial fatigue! How long will the media keep it fresh and keep discussing it? I feel bad that no justice was done for little Caylee, and disappointed in the verdict, but now it is time to move on with our lives.
If you are truly up in arms and full of frustration about this verdict, then why not put this energy to good use and help other suffering children. There are children all around us that are being neglected, who need food, shelter, clothing and the like.
Caylee will be remembered in our hearts forever, but the verdict can not be changed. Casey Anthony will be free on Sunday July 17th, 2011. Ill will toward jurors and the Anthony family does not change the situation at all.
The media continues to discuss and dissect the case, especially Headline News (HLN) evidently because us viewers are still watching it. The media needs to talk about other news events and stop covering all the dissection of the case! We viewers need to stop watching it and move on as well!
After the verdict I decided to watch significantly less coverage because it was depressing being upset about something that I have no control over. All the lying was upsetting me as well.
It was time for me to move forward with my own life, with my own children, and put the Casey Anthony trial behind me. Time to get back to raising my children and teaching them right from wrong, and not to lie, so that they end up being good people.
As a mother, it is scary to see the dysfunctional relationship between Casey and Cindy Anthony. I can only hope that my daughter and I have a better relationship as she grows up!
When I am not commenting on the Casey Anthony trial, I am working on my website.... http://www.homes-energy-efficient.com/
If you are truly up in arms and full of frustration about this verdict, then why not put this energy to good use and help other suffering children. There are children all around us that are being neglected, who need food, shelter, clothing and the like.
Caylee will be remembered in our hearts forever, but the verdict can not be changed. Casey Anthony will be free on Sunday July 17th, 2011. Ill will toward jurors and the Anthony family does not change the situation at all.
The media continues to discuss and dissect the case, especially Headline News (HLN) evidently because us viewers are still watching it. The media needs to talk about other news events and stop covering all the dissection of the case! We viewers need to stop watching it and move on as well!
After the verdict I decided to watch significantly less coverage because it was depressing being upset about something that I have no control over. All the lying was upsetting me as well.
It was time for me to move forward with my own life, with my own children, and put the Casey Anthony trial behind me. Time to get back to raising my children and teaching them right from wrong, and not to lie, so that they end up being good people.
As a mother, it is scary to see the dysfunctional relationship between Casey and Cindy Anthony. I can only hope that my daughter and I have a better relationship as she grows up!
When I am not commenting on the Casey Anthony trial, I am working on my website.... http://www.homes-energy-efficient.com/
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Casey Anthony Trial Verdict A Disappointment To Many.
People are just completely shocked at the outcome of this trial. How do we know Casey didn't just hold her daughter underwater then later call it an accidental drowning?
Even if we believe the defense and it was an accidental drowning, why on earth did she have law enforcement, and many others looking for a live child? There should be some penalty above and beyond the giving false information to a law enforcement officer, for having all kinds of financial resources directed at finding a believed to be alive, but missing child?
Weren't hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on this wild goose chase? She is getting away with too much! Not charged with murder, and not punished for causing the false alarm of looking for an alive child, knowing the child was dead. To bad the prosecution can't come back with a charge related to failure to report an accidental death and improper disposal of a body (since the jurors must have believed that theory.)
She should be sentenced to 10 years of community service and paying a fine or the like, since not found guilty of murder. I wondered why there were things the jury didn't get to hear because it may be inflammatory? Wasn't it all vital information they needed to make a decision?
Even if we believe the defense and it was an accidental drowning, why on earth did she have law enforcement, and many others looking for a live child? There should be some penalty above and beyond the giving false information to a law enforcement officer, for having all kinds of financial resources directed at finding a believed to be alive, but missing child?
Weren't hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on this wild goose chase? She is getting away with too much! Not charged with murder, and not punished for causing the false alarm of looking for an alive child, knowing the child was dead. To bad the prosecution can't come back with a charge related to failure to report an accidental death and improper disposal of a body (since the jurors must have believed that theory.)
She should be sentenced to 10 years of community service and paying a fine or the like, since not found guilty of murder. I wondered why there were things the jury didn't get to hear because it may be inflammatory? Wasn't it all vital information they needed to make a decision?
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Casey Anthony Found Not Guilty Of Murder.
Casey Anthony found not guilty of murder after the jury having the case for just over a day. She was found guilty on four counts of providing false information to law enforcement. The media it seems had already tried her and found her guilty judging upon their reaction. Everyone seems to be in shock.
I think there may have been jurors who were suspicious that she did kill her daughter, but there just wasn't enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to convict her. Unfortunately there were more questions than answers, and with several witnesses having obviously lied on the stand it must have been hard to guess the truth.
Did she get away with murder? There certainly is that chance. I think the fact that George and Cindy Anthony did not go over to her prior to leaving the room, speaks volumes.
I am sad to say, I believe justice was not done for Caylee Anthony.
I think there may have been jurors who were suspicious that she did kill her daughter, but there just wasn't enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt to convict her. Unfortunately there were more questions than answers, and with several witnesses having obviously lied on the stand it must have been hard to guess the truth.
Did she get away with murder? There certainly is that chance. I think the fact that George and Cindy Anthony did not go over to her prior to leaving the room, speaks volumes.
I am sad to say, I believe justice was not done for Caylee Anthony.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Casey Anthony Trial - Sex Abuse Allegations... Are They True?
The Casey Anthony Trial has many people trying to figure out the truth of what exactly happened to this precious little girl Caylee Anthony. We all want to see justice for this little innocent girl who's life tragically ended much too soon.
If you have been closely watching Casey Anthony's reaction to testimony, there has been very little reaction. In fact surprisingly little emotional reaction even when testimony was on the subject of her daughter's remains. She looks like she just doesn't care about her daughter quite frankly.
Watching tape again, of Jose Baez giving his opening statement, I was surprised at how emotional Casey looked during the part where Jose Baez brought up the alleged sex abuse by her own father, compared to the emotional reaction on her face during the rest of the trial.
Is there some truth to the allegations? Casey having to act normal at school, when things might have been quite abnormal at home, would explain her acting in a completely inappropriate, covering up way when things went wrong with her daughter, if it was an accident.
I think it is suspicious that Cindy never took Casey to a gynecologist appointment prior to her being pregnant. Really why not? Was she afraid they would find something out? What would they find out? Was Cindy thinking Casey was not sexually active? Or did she know she already was with her own father and not want that found out? That is gross and I hope not true! Everyone is being torn apart with speculation in this case which is unfortunate.
As a mother, if I had a teenage daughter, and if I had any inkling of her being sexually active, I would absolutely want her to go to a gyn appointment and get birth control, and make her understand the consequences of such behavior. STD's, Aids, Pregnancy, Heartbreak.... etc.
To me it seems abnormal that Cindy Anthony did not take her to a Gyn sooner. Even if she was sexually abused, did that make her kill her own daughter? I see no connection there. But if it was a pool accident and Casey felt responsible for the accident by not watching her daughter, and tried to cover it up because she was afraid of what would happen as a consequence of someone finding out, then I can see some of the odd behavior making sense.
If she used chloroform and killed her daughter, then she deserves the death penalty. The problem is that we may never know the actual truth of what happened. In my mind there has to be more evidence to make a decision.
I invite you to comment below.....
If you have been closely watching Casey Anthony's reaction to testimony, there has been very little reaction. In fact surprisingly little emotional reaction even when testimony was on the subject of her daughter's remains. She looks like she just doesn't care about her daughter quite frankly.
Watching tape again, of Jose Baez giving his opening statement, I was surprised at how emotional Casey looked during the part where Jose Baez brought up the alleged sex abuse by her own father, compared to the emotional reaction on her face during the rest of the trial.
Is there some truth to the allegations? Casey having to act normal at school, when things might have been quite abnormal at home, would explain her acting in a completely inappropriate, covering up way when things went wrong with her daughter, if it was an accident.
I think it is suspicious that Cindy never took Casey to a gynecologist appointment prior to her being pregnant. Really why not? Was she afraid they would find something out? What would they find out? Was Cindy thinking Casey was not sexually active? Or did she know she already was with her own father and not want that found out? That is gross and I hope not true! Everyone is being torn apart with speculation in this case which is unfortunate.
As a mother, if I had a teenage daughter, and if I had any inkling of her being sexually active, I would absolutely want her to go to a gyn appointment and get birth control, and make her understand the consequences of such behavior. STD's, Aids, Pregnancy, Heartbreak.... etc.
To me it seems abnormal that Cindy Anthony did not take her to a Gyn sooner. Even if she was sexually abused, did that make her kill her own daughter? I see no connection there. But if it was a pool accident and Casey felt responsible for the accident by not watching her daughter, and tried to cover it up because she was afraid of what would happen as a consequence of someone finding out, then I can see some of the odd behavior making sense.
If she used chloroform and killed her daughter, then she deserves the death penalty. The problem is that we may never know the actual truth of what happened. In my mind there has to be more evidence to make a decision.
I invite you to comment below.....
Friday, July 1, 2011
Cindy Anthony appears to have willfully given false evidence and is caught!
The web of lies spun by the Anthony family just seem to keep growing. Cindy Anthony in an attempt to cover for her daughter, Casey Anthony seems to have perjured herself on the stand today as proven by computer experts who testified she (or someone using her user name, but why would they?) was entering information into her computer at work, at the times she claimed she was a home searching on the computer.
Casey Anthony has had her mother covering for her bad behavior for years it seems. Parents that keep covering and helping their adult children are enablers that cause more problems for their grown children by preventing their child from facing consequences for their actions.
I feel sad that Cindy lied for her daughter Casey. If no perjury charges are filed against Cindy then what message are we receiving? It's okay to lie under oath? Granted the whole family has been through a terrible, horrible time with the loss of Caylee but I think she shouldn't completely get away with it.
Ironically her attempt to cover for Casey and getting caught, may be the very thing that seals Casey's fate as far as premeditation goes. It certainly puts premeditation back on the table for the jury to consider.
Krystal Holloway appeared believable yesterday, making me believe George was capable of lying as well. Although I thought most of his testimony was believable except for the part about the affair.
I have heard the suggestion that perhaps the Anthony dogs were sleepy a lot because Casey Anthony was experimenting with the Chloroform on them first!
Parents out there... don't lie for your children! Bring them up right, let them face the consequences of their actions from an early age, and they will hopefully learn to be responsible and make wiser decisions through their own experiences!
Unfortunately innocent Caylee is no longer here and that appears to be the consequence of Casey's behavior.
Please feel free to comment below........
Casey Anthony has had her mother covering for her bad behavior for years it seems. Parents that keep covering and helping their adult children are enablers that cause more problems for their grown children by preventing their child from facing consequences for their actions.
I feel sad that Cindy lied for her daughter Casey. If no perjury charges are filed against Cindy then what message are we receiving? It's okay to lie under oath? Granted the whole family has been through a terrible, horrible time with the loss of Caylee but I think she shouldn't completely get away with it.
Ironically her attempt to cover for Casey and getting caught, may be the very thing that seals Casey's fate as far as premeditation goes. It certainly puts premeditation back on the table for the jury to consider.
Krystal Holloway appeared believable yesterday, making me believe George was capable of lying as well. Although I thought most of his testimony was believable except for the part about the affair.
I have heard the suggestion that perhaps the Anthony dogs were sleepy a lot because Casey Anthony was experimenting with the Chloroform on them first!
Parents out there... don't lie for your children! Bring them up right, let them face the consequences of their actions from an early age, and they will hopefully learn to be responsible and make wiser decisions through their own experiences!
Unfortunately innocent Caylee is no longer here and that appears to be the consequence of Casey's behavior.
Please feel free to comment below........
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Casey Anthony Trial - Did she do it? or was it an accident?
Casey Anthony trial updates June 30, 2011
Krystal Holloway seemed quite credible on the stand today. Later on an interview with Vinnie Politan she clarified the testimony more regarding the “this was an accident that snowballed out of control” statement made by George Anthony. She admitted not asking more questions, so she was unsure exactly if the statement meant that he knew it for a fact or suspected it.
In my opinion, it was an odd statement because an accident is out of control. If one had control of an accident then one would prevent it in the first place. If he knew it was an accident and Caylee was already dead then why hadn't he told law enforcement unless he had something to do with it or the cover up somehow? He didn't appear to be protecting Casey, so why didn't he just come forward if he knew something?
George Anthony's credibility was definitely questionable regarding the existence of an affair with Krystal Holloway. His manner even changed when he answered the questions finding the questions “funny”? I can't see where any of it was funny. I wonder why no further texts were entered into evidence?
The Casey family pet burial methods used over the past years suggest that someone in the family dumped Caylee's body because she was dumped much the same way. In a cloth laundry bag and two plastic garbage bags. They probably thought they were doing it the “right” way. Had Casey ever attended a funeral before? It's not like you can run out and buy a coffin for your child is missing when you are trying to convince people she is alive and kidnapped.
Casey was involved and if a pool accident why hide it? A pool accident is not usually considered a criminal act. BUT if the death involved accidental overuse of chloroform then Casey's cover up makes more sense because she obviously didn't want to get caught.
Prosecutors say the mother drugged her daughter with chloroform and then pressed duct tape over her nose and mouth and suffocated her on June 16, 2008. They say Casey hid the body in the trunk of her car for several days before dumping it in a wooded area a quarter-mile from the family home.
I think that this could very well be what happened, or that the child was drugged while in the trunk, while Casey partied and then died.
I invite you to comment with your opinions below. It is such a sad case.
Krystal Holloway seemed quite credible on the stand today. Later on an interview with Vinnie Politan she clarified the testimony more regarding the “this was an accident that snowballed out of control” statement made by George Anthony. She admitted not asking more questions, so she was unsure exactly if the statement meant that he knew it for a fact or suspected it.
In my opinion, it was an odd statement because an accident is out of control. If one had control of an accident then one would prevent it in the first place. If he knew it was an accident and Caylee was already dead then why hadn't he told law enforcement unless he had something to do with it or the cover up somehow? He didn't appear to be protecting Casey, so why didn't he just come forward if he knew something?
George Anthony's credibility was definitely questionable regarding the existence of an affair with Krystal Holloway. His manner even changed when he answered the questions finding the questions “funny”? I can't see where any of it was funny. I wonder why no further texts were entered into evidence?
The Casey family pet burial methods used over the past years suggest that someone in the family dumped Caylee's body because she was dumped much the same way. In a cloth laundry bag and two plastic garbage bags. They probably thought they were doing it the “right” way. Had Casey ever attended a funeral before? It's not like you can run out and buy a coffin for your child is missing when you are trying to convince people she is alive and kidnapped.
Casey was involved and if a pool accident why hide it? A pool accident is not usually considered a criminal act. BUT if the death involved accidental overuse of chloroform then Casey's cover up makes more sense because she obviously didn't want to get caught.
Prosecutors say the mother drugged her daughter with chloroform and then pressed duct tape over her nose and mouth and suffocated her on June 16, 2008. They say Casey hid the body in the trunk of her car for several days before dumping it in a wooded area a quarter-mile from the family home.
I think that this could very well be what happened, or that the child was drugged while in the trunk, while Casey partied and then died.
I invite you to comment with your opinions below. It is such a sad case.
Casey Anthony trial hanging on the testimony of Crystal Holloway
Wow Crystal Holloway had some powerful testimony today. Personally I believe George Anthony and her did have an affair. I don't know why the defense did not subpoena the gate records to see how many times George Anthony visited Crystal Holloway and what times he visited. That would give the jury an idea who might be telling the truth. She claimed he went there about 12 times, while he claimed just a few times.
Crystal Holloway seems to be telling the truth. During her testimony George Anthony sat there as stiff and unemotional as Casey has been throughout the trial. So now I am doubting his testimony with regard to the affair.
The real question though is did George Anthony know there was an accident, or did he believe there may have been an accident that snowballed out of control? At the time did he believe or know Caylee was dead or alive? Why would he make that statement if he thought she was still alive?
Crystal Holloway seems to be telling the truth. During her testimony George Anthony sat there as stiff and unemotional as Casey has been throughout the trial. So now I am doubting his testimony with regard to the affair.
The real question though is did George Anthony know there was an accident, or did he believe there may have been an accident that snowballed out of control? At the time did he believe or know Caylee was dead or alive? Why would he make that statement if he thought she was still alive?
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Casey Anthony Trial - who do we believe? Add your opinion here!
The Casey Anthony trial has been twisting and turning with contradictory testimony which leaves me wondering "don't they know that they have to tell the truth?" and "don't they know that when two people say two opposite things one of them must be lying?" The jury has a tough job ahead of them.
What is the point of testimony in a trial if people just lie? I have been frustrated at trying to figure out who is lying and who isn't out of the Anthony family members who have testified so far.
I have decided to keep an open mind about Casey Anthony's guilt or innocence on the premeditated murder charges. However I don't have a good opinion of her, and think poorly of her lying, tattooing, partying ways while her daughter was supposedly "missing", or perhaps already dead. Clearly Casey Anthony is an odd person with some sort of problems because the way she behaved just wasn't even close to normal.
Sadly I am not sure we will ever know exactly how, when or where Caylee died because no one seems to be able to be truthful. So many things don't add up. How could no one know where she was? Someone knew.
I am just hoping for some heated questioning from the lawyers that gets someone to admit something so that the truth comes out.
Today June 28th 2011, Lee Anthony's testimony contradicted Cindy Anthony's testimony about her sending the investigators to search the wooded area based on a psychic tip. The area they searched by the way, was not exactly the same as the area where Caylee's remains were found. Same general area, but not the same spot.
I want to invite comments below where you can give your opinion as the trial goes forward.
If you want to take a break from the trial and do something productive please visit my website at http://www.homes-energy-efficient.com/ it's full of information on how to make your home more energy efficient!
What is the point of testimony in a trial if people just lie? I have been frustrated at trying to figure out who is lying and who isn't out of the Anthony family members who have testified so far.
I have decided to keep an open mind about Casey Anthony's guilt or innocence on the premeditated murder charges. However I don't have a good opinion of her, and think poorly of her lying, tattooing, partying ways while her daughter was supposedly "missing", or perhaps already dead. Clearly Casey Anthony is an odd person with some sort of problems because the way she behaved just wasn't even close to normal.
Sadly I am not sure we will ever know exactly how, when or where Caylee died because no one seems to be able to be truthful. So many things don't add up. How could no one know where she was? Someone knew.
I am just hoping for some heated questioning from the lawyers that gets someone to admit something so that the truth comes out.
Today June 28th 2011, Lee Anthony's testimony contradicted Cindy Anthony's testimony about her sending the investigators to search the wooded area based on a psychic tip. The area they searched by the way, was not exactly the same as the area where Caylee's remains were found. Same general area, but not the same spot.
I want to invite comments below where you can give your opinion as the trial goes forward.
If you want to take a break from the trial and do something productive please visit my website at http://www.homes-energy-efficient.com/ it's full of information on how to make your home more energy efficient!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Which Cracked Feet Products Work? Read before you buy!
Cracked feet or more commonly cracked heals can be embarrassing and annoying to deal with. When the cracks get deep enough they form a fissure and can be very painful and even bleed.
At times people give up trying to solve the problem partly because they have already tried so many lotions, creams, oils and pastes that all claim to work wonders, but many of them make no significant difference at all! After spending so much money on things that don't work, one becomes afraid to waste more money on yet another lying miracle cure.
The manufacturers loosely throw around claims like “guaranteed and clinically proven,“ and other terms that, in my experience simply aren't true. The picture shows all the products I presently have on the side table next to my bed. I have used more products in the past as well, so the pictured products aren't an exhaustive list of what I have tried.
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Miracle Foot Repairs directions are to apply 3-4 times per day. Who has that kind of time? Amlactin, Heel Rescue and Blue Goo Cracked Heel Foot Softener all have the same directions to apply twice a day. That is much more reasonable.
I recommend the Blue Goo Cracked Heel Foot Softener because in just one application in the evening with socks pulled over your feet for the night I see a marked difference in the morning. I recommend continued use once a day, or twice a day as needed.
The product is made of emu oil and beeswax and goes on like a thick yellowish paste. It has an odd smell and doesn't wash off your hands as easily as the other products, but it works for me. So if you are still looking for a product that may work for you, give it a try!
Please feel free to comment below or post your recommendations. I have not tried heeltastic so if you have tried it please comment on your experience with it!
I also have a website about how to make your home more energy efficient
At times people give up trying to solve the problem partly because they have already tried so many lotions, creams, oils and pastes that all claim to work wonders, but many of them make no significant difference at all! After spending so much money on things that don't work, one becomes afraid to waste more money on yet another lying miracle cure.
The manufacturers loosely throw around claims like “guaranteed and clinically proven,“ and other terms that, in my experience simply aren't true. The picture shows all the products I presently have on the side table next to my bed. I have used more products in the past as well, so the pictured products aren't an exhaustive list of what I have tried.
Miracle Foot Repairs directions are to apply 3-4 times per day. Who has that kind of time? Amlactin, Heel Rescue and Blue Goo Cracked Heel Foot Softener all have the same directions to apply twice a day. That is much more reasonable.
I recommend the Blue Goo Cracked Heel Foot Softener because in just one application in the evening with socks pulled over your feet for the night I see a marked difference in the morning. I recommend continued use once a day, or twice a day as needed.
The product is made of emu oil and beeswax and goes on like a thick yellowish paste. It has an odd smell and doesn't wash off your hands as easily as the other products, but it works for me. So if you are still looking for a product that may work for you, give it a try!
Please feel free to comment below or post your recommendations. I have not tried heeltastic so if you have tried it please comment on your experience with it!
I also have a website about how to make your home more energy efficient
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Tips for surviving your family trip to Universal's Islands of Adventure this summer.
Follow these tips and feel free to add more tips in the comment section below!
1. Wear comfortable shoes!
2. Wear upper clothing that is light colored rather than dark colors to stay cooler.
3. Wear clothing that dries easily (You will get soaked on the water rides).
4. Apply sweat proof/water resistant or water proof sunscreen to all skin exposed to sun prior to going
(don't carry it along unless you think you will have to reapply it).
5. Take Advil or Tylenol or something like it, with you in case your feet really start to hurt
6. Take anything extra that you don't need out of your purse prior to going (it gets heavy).
7. Don't take back packs with extra clothes or towels unless you have a stroller.
8. Keep a towel or two in your car for when you return at the end of the day, you may be wet from water rides.
9. Take a camera and don't forget to use it!
10. Sit for brief breaks often in an air conditioned building.
11. Drink fluids before getting there (cheaper elsewhere) and then keep hydrated while there. Yes you will have to spend money there on some food and drinks.
12. Eat a big breakfast prior to going so that you aren't so hungry there (food is expensive there) unless you are likely to feel queasy if you eat too much and go on a roller coaster etc.
13. Sneak in some fruit snacks packets or granola bars in a small paper bag, because even if you aren't that hungry you will feel tired and that will pick you up a little. (costs less than their food)
14. People who are prone to inner thigh chafing should apply powder prior to going, and ride water rides only at the end of the day.
15. Even though it is very tempting to go on water rides between noon to 4 pm, don't go on water rides until the end of the day because walking in wet shoes and clothes isn't real comfortable.
16. Don't bother using the large body dryers that cost $5, it will dry your hair and skin but most clothes will stay wet.
17. After water ride don't immediately go to an indoor attraction, the air conditioning on wet clothing is uncomfortable. Some people catch a cold that way. Another reason do the water rides last.
18. Don't buy your children or self gifts/souvenirs until the end of the day so you don't have to carry them all day. Carrying a large stuffed animal around with you all day gets very hot and is inconvenient when trying to go on rides.
19. Before getting in a long line to wait for a ride, ask if any of your children have to use the restroom first.
20. Two adults should accompany two or more children in case one child wants to go on a ride and the other doesn't. One adult can be with ones riding and one adult with those not riding.
21. Be patient with your children, remember this is something special you are doing with them.
22. Some children may not be ready for the aggressive rides. (personally I don't think kids age under 7 would enjoy it as much as Magic Kingdom)
23. Avoid fighting, especially with your significant other or spouse. Let the day be happy!
1. Wear comfortable shoes!
2. Wear upper clothing that is light colored rather than dark colors to stay cooler.
3. Wear clothing that dries easily (You will get soaked on the water rides).
4. Apply sweat proof/water resistant or water proof sunscreen to all skin exposed to sun prior to going
(don't carry it along unless you think you will have to reapply it).
5. Take Advil or Tylenol or something like it, with you in case your feet really start to hurt
6. Take anything extra that you don't need out of your purse prior to going (it gets heavy).
7. Don't take back packs with extra clothes or towels unless you have a stroller.
8. Keep a towel or two in your car for when you return at the end of the day, you may be wet from water rides.
9. Take a camera and don't forget to use it!
10. Sit for brief breaks often in an air conditioned building.
11. Drink fluids before getting there (cheaper elsewhere) and then keep hydrated while there. Yes you will have to spend money there on some food and drinks.
12. Eat a big breakfast prior to going so that you aren't so hungry there (food is expensive there) unless you are likely to feel queasy if you eat too much and go on a roller coaster etc.
13. Sneak in some fruit snacks packets or granola bars in a small paper bag, because even if you aren't that hungry you will feel tired and that will pick you up a little. (costs less than their food)
14. People who are prone to inner thigh chafing should apply powder prior to going, and ride water rides only at the end of the day.
15. Even though it is very tempting to go on water rides between noon to 4 pm, don't go on water rides until the end of the day because walking in wet shoes and clothes isn't real comfortable.
16. Don't bother using the large body dryers that cost $5, it will dry your hair and skin but most clothes will stay wet.
17. After water ride don't immediately go to an indoor attraction, the air conditioning on wet clothing is uncomfortable. Some people catch a cold that way. Another reason do the water rides last.
18. Don't buy your children or self gifts/souvenirs until the end of the day so you don't have to carry them all day. Carrying a large stuffed animal around with you all day gets very hot and is inconvenient when trying to go on rides.
19. Before getting in a long line to wait for a ride, ask if any of your children have to use the restroom first.
20. Two adults should accompany two or more children in case one child wants to go on a ride and the other doesn't. One adult can be with ones riding and one adult with those not riding.
21. Be patient with your children, remember this is something special you are doing with them.
22. Some children may not be ready for the aggressive rides. (personally I don't think kids age under 7 would enjoy it as much as Magic Kingdom)
23. Avoid fighting, especially with your significant other or spouse. Let the day be happy!
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