What? Tobacco Admissions

So....it has been brought to my attention with an article that I read yesterday, that the government wants tobacco companies to admit on advertisements that nicotine is not only addictive, but also hazardous.

Thank you government for simply stating the obvious.... Anybody that smokes knows that its bad for them, yet continues to do so, simply because of nicotine dependance. Whether they know it or not.

I am an ex smoke, and I smoked for about 4 years. Even with asthma and knowing that it can cause numerous issues, I continued to smoke. And I will tell you why......even though you know the reason. Because I was addicted to nicotine and the simple lifestyle of smoking a cig.

The part that I find funny about this whole situation is that tobacco companies still in one form or another deny the fact that smoking is hazardous to the publics health. Even if you are not a smoker.

My personal message to tobacco companies:

Stop your complaining, own the fact that you make a profit off of 1,200 American's dying everyday. Give into what the government wants. And take the hit in profits. Maybe your self-respect will increase.

Which in my opinion is more important than profit shares, but thats just me.

Till tomorrow, keep your eyes and ears opened to the truth that is right in front of you. You just have to look a little closer.

I love Apple, but I also Love Android

Over the past decade, Apple has become a powerhouse in the technology industry. In my opinion, Steve Jobs is a visionary and a genius for coming up with the applications and the technology that he did at the time. He unlocked the idea bridge to the publics imagination (Good), but has also driven competitors to drive towards the same technological advances (Bad?).

I am some what of a visionary myself.....I like to analyze trends and figure out where they will be in the future. Turns out I was so right about apple, thats why I invested. But what I noticed about the Android technology is that it has evolved a lot quicker and stronger than Apples phones. In the next 2 years, android will surpass Apple. Why you ask?

Well....because it took almost a decade for apple to get to where it is today, and for android it only took 2 or 3 years....you do the math people!!

In my prediction, I see Apple still being around, but will most likely be second best to consumers, if they cant pull a trick or two out of their hats or sleeves.

Fake and Bake Tanning

When I think about the concept of going into a box with uva and uvb rays condensed in a box, I say you must be mad. This is before I did it the other day. Thats right folks, I went into a tanning bed for 10 minutes, came out slightly burned and full of color.

Your probably asking yourself, "why in gods name is Justin writing about tanning"?

I will tell you why. Because I find it to be an interesting part of todays culture, especially on Long Island.

Think about it, you see it glamorized everywhere, more on tv's "hit show" the Jersey Shore.

Lets face it, people that are young or old want to look sexy and feel that having a darker complexion gives them that extra edge. But what happens to their skin after prolonged tanning, after years, maybe even decades.....I will tell you what you get, wrinkly and leathery skin.

So what you say? Well why don't you do what I do and go every once in awhile, and get your tan from the sun, during the spring and summer, and become pale in the fall and winter.

Who cares? The most important thing, is that you love yourself. Sounds corny, but its true.

See you guys tomorrow

Energy Drinks Are Bad

I was drinking at least two red bulls a day. They say its supposed to keep you focused and energetic, but what they forget to mention in the advertisements for the past 10 years, is that the crash is terrible, the ingredients are extremely bad for your heart and liver. Oh ya, and it causes heart palpitations.

I am writing about this because after a scare with energy drinks, I have decided to no longer drink them, and I would encourage you to do the same.

The fact that newspapers are just now writing about how bad energy drinks, is actually alarming. I just find it ironic that todays culture accepts quick fixes, and then discovers that products like these are no good, after prolonged usage.

Libya Opposition

Like many Americans, I wake up in the morning, brush my teeth, take a shower, get dressed, get into my car and go to work. There are a few moments of joy during the work day that make life worth living for.

For instance, passing along and receiving funny messages from friends and family, planning what i'm going to do after work, and one of my favorites is checking the stock market to see the gains and losses of invested stocks.

However, going with my new focus I really have to share how i'm feeling about the 200 point drop in the stock market today. I don't know about you guys, but it really irritated me and got my blood boiling. Specifically because the majority of the reason why the market did so shitty today, is because of that psycho Moammar Gadhafi and his reign of tyranny through out the Middle East.

Something that is going on across the world is affecting Americans and the way they feel about their economical stability. As well as my own. Who needs that kind of stress, not US or the USA.

I for one am tired of the increased gas prices, lack of job opportunity due to cut backs and the ever lasting feeling of not feeling safe.

New Era

So I have been thinking, and the reason why I have not been blogging for over a year and a half, is because I haven't had any motivation to write.

I think the reason why, is because its been a difficult year, personally. In addition, I also have lack of interest in whats going on in the general public.

However, I had a lovely conversation with a encouraging person, who told me to "follow my dreams". So instead of putting pen to paper, I will be putting thoughts out in the world, digitally.

I have realized that the new focus of Psycholitiks, is not to report the news, but how the new influences me, and my daily life.