Badges of Honor

Written for women but fitting for men.

Well today I will be talking to women. If you are a man still feel free to read this blog because you have to hold your woman accountable for the information that I am presenting to her.

Let's face it women, men act like dogs sometimes. When you own a dog and throw the dog a ball to fetch they fetch the ball and bring it back to you and then expect you to say or do something to acknowledge the fact that they did what they were supposed to in the first place. Sometimes men are no different than dogs. Ladies this is why I have invented a new word and reward system to help build the man/woman relationship. Thank me later.

The new word is mandages. A mandage is a hybrid word, it is a cross between the word man and the word badge. These man badges i.e. mandages are to treated with honor and respect. The mandages are not to be given to a man without earning them for the simple fact we will not appreciate them. Women if you want the full effect of a mandage (the shock and awe) to take place as soon as your man has earned a mandage make a party for him and invite his friends and then place the mandage on the front door of the refrigerator. By placing the mandage on front of the refer door your man will see his reward every time that he goes for a cold one, scientist call this positive re-enforcement. He will also brag to his buddies.

To help you good women get started I have provided a few examples of mandages.

Errand Mandage

Earned for picking up shopping items on his way home from work because you forgot an item. He would get a double mandage if he has to pick up woman products.

Love Mandage

This is earned when your man points out to you that he chose you from all of the other fish in the sea. "Remember I married you but I could have married her." Warning to all men reading this: Make sure you don't smile when you point at that girl that is definitely out of your league. A small smirk will do, pig.

Manners Mandage

Earned when your man either compliments your appearance or corrects it. "You can't wear that to the game, where is the face paint I bought you?" 

Atta Boy Mandage

Earned for cleaning up after himself and or taking the trash out without being told (nagged). If your man even bothers to wash out the trash can once in a while that would earn him a double mandage.

Maturity Mandage

One way to earn this mandage is by your bo admitting that you are more important than golf and he won't buy any new golf equipment until you get a new dress.

Birthday Mandage

If he brings you a birthday gift and says happy birthday give him that mandage. Heck if your man even knows your birth date he should get  a mandage.

Sympathy Mandage

Do you remember when you were sick that one time and he said, "Are you going to be okay honey, by the way do you know where I put my work shoes?"  

I hope this will help build a strong bond between a man and his woman. Just doing my part to keep America strong.


Leon

Tires- The Safe Driving Tip O' the Day

What to do if gas pedal gets stuck.

I saw a news report that showed a woman in a SUV that was traveling at speeds in access of 100 m.p.h. because her gas pedal got stock fully engaged to the floor. My first though on this subject was d-an-an-gerousss! I then thought a little deeper about this subject.

If my gas pedal or cruise control got stuck and propelled me down the highway at top speed (Which by the way wouldn't be too terribly fast since I drive a Government Motors vehicle, a Chevy Cavalier), would I know what to do? NO! The more I thought about it, as old as my car is I figured several things would happen, first the paint would peel off the car, the wind shield would disintegrate, and the tires would explode, so for the most part I should walk away from the incident in good shape but I would have to put Old Green down.

"Hold it right there, Old Green!"

Below is a website from a tire store in New York that knows what to do. I copied (borrowed, please don't sue) from their website some tips to help you if you ever find yourself in this predicament

Home » Tech Section » What to do if gas pedal gets stuck.

What to do if your gas pedal sticks

• Tap the gas pedal to try to unstick the throttle linkage.
  
• Hook your toe under the pedal to try and free it.
  
• Shift to neutral and apply firm pressure to the brakes without locking the wheels.
  
• Find a safe place to move the vehicle completely off the road. ( I am not sure I agree with this one)
  
• If your automobile has power steering or a locking steering wheel, do not turn off the ignition or you will lose either your power steering, or the ability to steer.
  
• Have your vehicle checked with a mechanic as soon as possible.

Sources: North Carolina Department of Transportation, sos.state.il.us

Website: Not here, it is belower. (Just thought I would take a pause and refresh myself)

Now if you are in the state of New York and you find a need for tires or you just like to smell new tires (and I know some of you people are tire sniffers) go to these guys because they are the tire guys with a heart, 

they have to have a heart otherwise they wouldn't have bothered to put those wonderful tips on their website. Tell them Leon sent you and that you want the Leon special. Of course they won't know what the heck you are talking about but the looks on their faces would be priceless. 

Store Locator

Home » Store Locator

(Click on the maps to enlarge or location name for more information)

New Rochelle, NY 914-636-7776 20 E. Main St. 10801

Elmsford, NY 914-592-3750 5. Warehouse Ln. 10523

Brewster, NY845-279-6197 266 N. Brewster Rd. 10509

Store Hours:Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm (Elmsford till 2 pm)

Finally the real website:

http://www.mktire.com/gaspedal.htm 

This blog was brought to you by The Responsible Bloggers of America organization which I don't have an affiliation with. I just blog from the hip. 

Leon

Images: Yahoo Images and MK Tire Center

You Get What You Pay For and Sometimes What You Don't Pay For

The old adage, "You get what you pay for" couldn't be truer. This is the story of what happens when an amateur performs the task of a professional. This like life and politics presents an undeniable truth. The truth is those that aren't qualified will eventually fail. (Peter Principle) 

Click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Principle

Elderly parisioner's touch-up to 19th century church fresco turns Jesus into cartoon

By ANDY SOLTIS

Last Updated: 2:25 PM, August 23, 2012

Posted: 2:08 AM, August 23, 2012

 

An elderly parishioner’s attempt to touch up this cherished but deteriorating Spanish church fresco has turned Jesus into a cartoon figure.

The unidentified woman, in her 80s, was upset at the damage that moisture was wreaking on the 19th century fresco in the Sanctuary of Mercy Church near Zaragoza.

Without authorization, the devoted woman scraped away some of the paint, leaving white marks on the wall.
Then she took out a paintbrush and replaced the strokes of artist Elias Garcia Martinez with her own, Spanish media reported.

When she realized how badly it had turned out, she contacted the city’s culture councilor, Juan Maria Ojeda.

  The Masterpiece
AFP/Getty Images

The Great Mess

I do like the Jesus fro though in the Great Mess. It's hip and fresh.

“I think she had good intentions,” Ojeda was quoted as saying. (So does Obama, but...)

As it turns out, the woman’s efforts weren’t even necessary. An organization that restores Spanish artwork, El Centro de Estudios Borjanos, had just received a donation from Martinez’s granddaughter to repair the damage done by the moisture.

Ojeda said art experts are trying to determine whether the woman’s work can be undone.
“If we can’t fix it, we will probably cover the wall with a photo of the painting,” he said. (Sad, a true treasure destroyed by the desire of an unqualified artist wanna be. The same thing is happening to America today and if the sitting President is re-elected in November there won't be enough paint to cover the permanent damage done to greatest nation on earth.)

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/jesus_what_happened_to_you_hxaywqTnwcAskuWs0UEiJO#ixzz24Q9ai0bb


Leon

Images: Drudge Report and Yahoo Images

What Ya Talkin about Willis?

Obama

"Yes I can! I can make the sound of a choo-choo train and that is why I should get a second term."

Big bad cleric dude from the evil empire in the Middle East

"Oh stop it, you are too much. A martyr's death to you all. No, I really mean it."

Biden being Biden

"Hurry somebody put a drink in the hand before I say something stupid. Ah too late."

Obama of the Corn

"Yes, this corn field can be compared to my administration the last four years, all burned up. Hey wait, who put that in the prompter? Has anyone ever heard of shovel ready?"

Leon

Images:  Drudge Report



Everyone?

Obama: Everyone wants to be us

(An American fairytale)

By DONOVAN SLACK |

8/8/12 7:08 PM EDT

DENVER -- The president took American exceptionalism to a whole new level Wednesday by suggesting that not only is the United States the greatest nation on earth, but every other country wants to be us. (We will see in November if America shares his vision. I don't want to be like him. I want a free and independent America with limited governmental intrusion into my personal life. I don't want a government that believes in wealth redistribution, that is not their responsibility. They should be providing a setting that increases it's citizen's wealth not destroys it.)

"...[W]e’ve still got the best workers in the world. We’ve got the best entrepreneurs in the world. (We won't if we keep going down the socialist path, don't fool your self America. Freedom to choose allows us to be great, using your own assets the way you choose makes us great, not big government with more and more regulations and taxes. Don't believe me ask the fellows that make incandescent light bulbs or the folks who mine coal.) We’ve got the best scientists and researchers in the world, the best colleges, and the best universities in the world," he said at a campaign rally in Colorado. "We’re still a young nation, and we’ve got the greatest diversity of talent and ingenuity, and people want to come here from every corner of the globe. (Until we become like Europe where more and more people don't want to live because they keep taking more and more of their personal property away to build utopias, look at Greece, France, and Great (or the Not So Great) Britain, they are a mess at best and this bonehead admires their style of government.)

(Also on POLITICO: Obama makes a play for women in Colorado)
"So no matter what the naysayers tell us, no matter how dark the other side tries to make things look (They look dark because you have failed. Your policies are a disaster, your philosophy has been proven to fail every where it has been implemented in the world but you continue to march us toward complete and utter failure Mr. President) the fact is there is not another country on earth that would not gladly trade places with the United States of America.” (How about Australia, Switzerland, or China who owns a great deal of our debt and Japan who owns another large chunk? Do you think they really want to change places, I think not!)

A curious bit of hyperbole (Bull slinging) when one considers that Muslim countries have a decidedly negative view of America. In a recent Pew survey, disapproval of the United States was above 70 percent in Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan and hit 86 percent in Jordan. (When is this community organizer going to wake up and realize that he failed and should do the honorable thing and resign. Mr. President go back to Chicago and organize it. We in Michigan would love you organizing Chicago like you did Washington since Detroit could use all the help it can get in a competitive world.) 


Leon

Free and Independent America, limited government, and opportunity for all who desire it, now play ball!

Capitalism at Work (Azenic)

Here is a novel idea and product that could use some help getting noticed. Dentist dudes pay attention because I am talking to you. Why do so many of you resist change?  I am glad some of you do adapt to change other wise the dental experience might be much like the pictures below.

Ancient dental drill"Say ugh!"

Thank God anesthesia has changed

Medical professionals (You know the guys that play golf on Tuesdays and Thursdays, drive sports cars and tell you not to smoke and that you need to lose weight, yes you guessed it doctors) have been using disposable surgery products for years but you fellows in the field of dentistry still use metallic hand pieces (i.e. dental drills for us not in the profession) that are cleaned and used again and again, patient after patient. After I learned about this disposable hand piece (i.e. dental drill) product and that it is used once on me and no one else I got a warm and fuzzy feeling about this new dental innovation. Thank you innovative people at Azenic.   


Learn more about these smart people and their product click here: http://azenic.com/

Leon

Images: Yahoo Images

Smart new product: Azenic

P.S. just in case you are wondering about the pink guy above, stop wondering. He is a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Disclosure: I am not a paid spokesman for Azenic. I am just exercising common sense, which by the way comes in spurts with me.

Obama, "The Man of Steal"

Obama, "The Man of Steal!"

Today's blog is brought to you by the letter O and the Man of Steal.

Can you think of some words or a combination of words that start with O boys and girls?

I will help you start the list:

Over sized ego
Out of touch
Oath breaker (You know not defending the U.S. Constitution)
Obedience (What A king demands of his subjects)
Obey (What one should do under a dictator)
Obliterate the America Dream
Obsessive with media control
Obvious that he really isn't qualified
Offshoot of Carl Marx

I started the list now you can finish it. Have fun live free.


Leon

Images: Yahoo Images

What Ya Talkin about Willis?

Eric Holder

"My only regret is that I got caught with the Fast and Furious program."

President Obama

"And there goes my job!"

Romney telling Ryan about his new role

"You will have a leash about this long."

Bidden taking political contributions from a supporter

"Is this birthday money or was this one of your wedding gifts? Oh, your son's piggy bank money, what a good mother you are."

Leon

Images: Yahoo Images and Drudge Report

You folks that read my blog know that I like thinking outside of the box. Heck I haven't even seen the box in such a long time, is it still square? Let's face it there really isn't a box that has ever been able to contain me, just ask some of my ex-principals. I was in detention so often I thought I might have a wing of the school named after me but I was never contained in those four walls I would escape mentally.

That is me sitting on the box, not in the box

So as I was looking at the photo of a Chick-fil-A I began to ponder not pander and I asked my self, "Self does hate really have a taste?" Self didn't answer so it's up to me to help myself. Doesn't self help start with self? Judge me if you must, I don't care.

SelfMe

Well let's explore this issue in detail. The tagging says, "Taste Like Hate". Let's ask our selves the true question, does hate even have a taste. If hate does have a taste what does it taste like? Is hate salty, is it sweet, or is it a combination of both like sweet and sour soup? Does hate have texture, maybe it is crunchy? If hate was a food would it come in bit size bars, could you get it in a family pack so the whole family could partake of it or would it be like Lean Cuisine and you would get just enough hate for one setting for one person. Is hate for formal dinning or casual dinning, should it be served with wine or served as an appetizer? Who knew hate was so complex?

Is hate equally distributed or should it be experienced solo? Is hate better in groups?  If I hate you but you don't hate me does it still work? And what if you are a smoker are your taste buds dulled to hate so you can't get the full enjoyment of it? I have heard from people who smoked and after they quit smoking they say things seem to taste better. Could hate ever taste good in any setting?

I think I got it. Hate taste bitter. Hate is destructive to those that retain it. Is one guys opinion really hate? For one person to have an opinion that is not favored by another and call it hate (i.e. gay marriage) in a country that stands on the principle of free speech seems ridiculous to me. If I don't like what someone is saying I don't listen, I don't hate them, all citizens of this land are entitled to their own view points whether we like it or not.

I don't like pornography but I don't hate the people who produce it. The porn dudes say it is their right to create and distribute their product under the right of free speech however a owner that makes chicken sandwiches that doesn't agree with gay marriage and states so is hated. Who really is doing more damage to it's citizens the purveyor of chicken that doesn't like gay marriage or the industry that promotes promiscuity, sexual corruption of our youth, and the abuse of women? When was the last time your read an article of a porn studio being tagged, "Porn is Hate"? I guess it is easier to hate a chicken sandwich than legalized prostitution after all the chicken might leave a bad taste in your mouth while porn just corrupts America's mind and soul. 

Leon

Images: Drudge Report, Yahoo Images

Corpirate America (Vocabulary lesson)

Today's new word is greedership. Greedership is a combination of two words, greed and leadership. The word greed according to the The American Heritage School Dictionary: n. A selfish desire for more than one needs or deserves, as food, wealth, etc. Did you catch the underlined part? Greed: more than one deserves.

Why do executives think they deserve salaries that are a 100 or even 1000's of times larger their least paid employees; Is it ego, is it because they feel they deserve it, or is it because America has made them pseudo rock stars through programs such as CNBC and we just can't go on without them? It might be a combination of all of these factors.  I am not sure. I am sure though the last two decades have been filled with scandal after scandal involving executives and unethical and sometimes illegal activities (all greed driven).

Now let's look at the other root word that forms the new word greedership. Leadership n. 1. The position of a leader. 2. The guidance or command of a leader or leaders: under the leadership of skillful engineers. 3.Ability to act as a leader: He has shown strong leadership. This definition was provided by the same guys that gave you greed. How's that for a reference?

"The cliff is straight ahead, full steam ahead!"

So now that we know what the two root words are, it is time to combine them for the new word's meaning in Leonise. Greedership: One that uses his or her position to take more reward than he or she deserves and distributes it to themselves at the cost of reduced moral and efficiency of the operation as a whole.

Isn't creating new words fun? Now remember the next time you read about a corporate scandal or scam just recall the new word greedership.

Please any executive that reads this go back to business management 101 and recall the most important tenets of running an enterprise. 1) Protect the assets 2) Grow the assets 3) Reward the people who do number one and number two. If you can't remember these tenets make a bracelet with the following letters on it, WWVD? (What Would Vader Do?)

Leon

Images: Yahoo Images


This message was brought to you by Concerned Capitalist of America and mean fuzzy bunnies.

What Ya Talkin about Willis?

Obama pondering the chance of defeat in November

"I just think I almost turned the United States of America into the United States of Socialist America, darn my incompetency."

Obama Bond

"I might not have the IQ but I am still very GQ."

Paul Ryan

"I wonder what I would look like on the five-dollar bill? Will my ears fit?

Romney and Ryan



"Welcome to the ticket, nice hair, women like good hair and so do I."

Leon

Images: Drudge Report and Yahoo Images

Poor politics brought to you by America's elite and the letter J

P.S. remember to vote even if you plan on voting for the wrong ticket. We will hunt you down later.

Corpirate America, First Edition

 

Billboards with dummy on noose shock Vegas drivers

By MICHELLE RINDELS | Associated Press – 10 hrs ago

 

This image provided by KVVU-TV …

 

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even by Las Vegas standards, it was a shocking billboard: A mannequin dangling on a hangman's noose below a black sign with the ominous words "Dying for Work." (Why does this shock anyone? People are mad and they are venting. Corporate America needs to be reminded of their responsibilities, number one protect and grow the business and number protect and nurture the most important part of the business, its people.)

Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Jeremie Elliott says the 911 calls started coming in as the sun came up early Wednesday, with drivers worried the stiff, black-suited dummy swaying at the end of a rope along Interstate 15 near Bonanza Road was a real person.

"It's a publicity stunt, obviously done in bad taste," said Elliott, adding that officials were focused on getting it down quickly to avoid distracting drivers during the morning commute. (Funny how a billboard with strippers isn't distracting though. I have seen a lot of them on the freeways of America and nobody takes them down. I do understand that this was done illegally and I don't condone the use of others property without their permission but it does make a valid point about today's business culture in America.)

The graphic display along the interstate was one of at least two unauthorized signs spotted Wednesday morning in the Las Vegas area. Another found on Highland Avenue and Desert Inn Road was white with black lettering that read, "Hope You're Happy Wall St.," and a similar mannequin hanging off the edge.

A woman who answered the phone at Lamar Advertising Co., which owns one of the billboards, labeled the act vandalism and said the display was being removed. She did not provide her name.

Clear Channel Outdoor, which owns another sign that was affected, said they pulled the display immediately and plan to work with law enforcement to punish whoever is responsible. (Well that would be the greedsters on Wall Street and the folks  in Washington, wouldn't it?)

"We condemn the destructive behavior against one of our billboards because it is illegal and punishes our advertisers," Clear Channel Outdoor spokesman Jim Cullinan said in a statement. "This is not an innocent protest, but it is illegal and dangerous behavior that Clear Channel Outdoor and the industry will not accept." (Why is this considered dangerous? Can someone explain this to me? Who is endangered by it?)

Although the billboard alarmed drivers, it's unclear whether regulations in the area ban roadside signs with graphic depictions of suicide. (Who says that it is suicide maybe this dummy was lynched by the greed of Corporate America or like I call them Corpirate America.) A spokesman for the Nevada Department of Transportation said there didn't appear to be state regulations on the matter, and a spokeswoman for Clark County was also not aware of rules against the subject matter.

While nobody has publicly claimed responsibility for the signs, the Occupy Las Vegas group, which is affiliated with the larger Occupy Wall Street movement, posted photos of the displays on its website. Its caption says the Nevada governor's budget has slashed social programs and aid to suicidal adults.

Sebring Frehner, an Occupy supporter who posted the photos, told The Associated Press he didn't know who put the hangmen up, but applauded the message behind it.

"People saying it's in bad taste are living sheltered lives and don't pay attention to what affects the working class," he said. (What ever happened to the Golden Rule. No not the one that says  "He that owns the gold makes the rules", the real one "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". This is why I am a big fan of Undercover Boss. How can you feel the heartbeat of the organization without being near its heart?)

If you have never seen the program click this link and check it out:

http://www.cbs.com/shows/undercover_boss/about/ 

Leon

For responsibile capitalism and chocolate covered doughnut holes

Free Speech Can Cost Ya

Chick-fil-A Protests: Have They Gone Too Far?

By Claudine Zap | Yahoo! Finance – 14 hours ago

It seems that a sandwich has become the target of partisan political debate. Ever since Dan Cathy, the president of chicken restaurant chain Chick-fil-A, voiced his opposition to gay marriage, opinions about the company have caused a lot of indigestion.

Adam Smith, then the CFO of a medical supply firm, created a wave of interest on the Web when he posted a video of himself berating a Chick-fil-A worker at a drive-through window in Tucson, Ariz. Smith, who said he "just couldn't stand all the hate," wasn't exactly showing his sweet side. (But I guess his hate is okay though)Smith tells the employee, who offers him free water and wishes him a nice day, "I don't know how you live with yourself and work here. (Must be because they have enough pride to work and not collect welfare. Just my guess) I don't understand it. This is a horrible corporation with horrible values. (Why because you don't like their values?)  You deserve better." Smith's employer, Vante, was not impressed, stating in a press release that Smith no longer works for the company. (They must be a terrible corporation too huh, Mr. Smith?)Overnight, a Chick-fil-A in Torrance, Calif., was vandalized with the spray-painted message "Tastes like hate" in advance of today's "National Same-Sex Kiss Day". ( Amazing how hate is only one sided, if the message isn't supporting gays then it is hate. What happened to freedom of speech in this country?)Some gay activists have encouraged same-sex couples to document themselves smooching at the restaurant chain's locations. (Once again blockheads, if you don't like what the company is selling, don't go! If you don't like their values, don't go! And if you don't like to eat chicken, don't go!)This comes after Wednesday's Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, organized by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, which brought out tens of thousands to wait in long lines and, Chick-fil-A confirmed, resulted in a "record-setting day" for the business.

Mayors in Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco have rolled up the welcome mat to the chain, and in Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa praised his city for its "vibrant" LGBT community. (Hey bud, what about your vibrant straight community, the other 93% in the equation, what are they chopped liver?)
New York City's Michael Bloomberg, on the other hand, a supporter of gay marriage, said on his radio show Friday that it is not appropriate for government "to look at somebody's political views and decide whether or not they can live in the city, or operate a business in the city, or work for somebody in the city."
(Thank you Bumbleberg for finally doing the right thing and staying out of the matter.)

Twitter was abuzz from all the activity. As helpbydonating (@ithas2besaid) noted, "If you want to protest these mayors who banned Chick-fil-A, that's one thing. But if you want to defend the constitution, defend all of it." Richard Penney (@RichardPenney) weighed in, saying, "If you don't like Chick-fil-A don't go there. If you do, go there. But banning the business because you disagree w/ the CEO? Fascist."

On the other hand, all the chatter about chicken sandwiches simply seems to be making some people hungry. Coraline Jones (@kaylacurtsinger) posted, "The more y'all keep talking about Chick-fil-A, the more I crave it."

Sometimes, a sandwich is just a sandwich.



Leon

Commander and Chief?

The Obama re-election campaign has filed a lawsuit to overturn a law that gives members of the military a few extra days to vote prior to Election Day. (Really the Commander and Chief wants to make it harder for military personnel to vote, why? What does this say about his leadership? Why should the American people give this clown another 4 years to make more war against the populace and our rights?)  

Picture of Obama as a community organizer

 Our heroes in the military sacrifice so much for us and face considerable risks that often make it more difficult for them to vote. (If you believe and support our troops then send this guy back to Chicago in November)

It's outrageous that the President's re-election campaign would oppose giving them extra consideration to exercise their right to vote. (This is how dictators and bullies work)

Butch from the Little Rascals

 Learn about Butch: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Gang

They are serving to protect our right to vote; we need to stand up now to protect their voting rights. The ACLJ is filing an amicus brief, and we would like you to stand with us.
Take action; sign our brief defending military voting rights.

Jay Sekulow
ACLJ Chief Counsel

Leon

On bully watch