Ms. Perspective

If you said “yes”, you are DEFINITELY NOT ALONE.  Apparently so can the celebrities that you and I have come to know…. via their work, interviews, and tabloids…

So how did everyone do?

Oprah is ranked #1 (when combining $$ and fame) over $275 MIL earnings before taxes.

Beyonce’ is #4 over $80 MIL

50 Cent #26   over $150 MIL

Angelina Jolie #3

Am I the only one who is thinking that is absurd? That’s one of the reasons that entertainment has gotten to where it is now… <<insert place here>>  It’s one thing to think “I want to be a Singer/Model/Basketball player when I grow up”… I mean hey… we all thought that. BUT there is a SHORTAGE of nurses, teachers, etc…. why? because all our children want to work in the entertainment industry or another industry where they can make LOTS of money…

True enough.. money drives the lifestyle you lead, but when did entertainment trump the pursuit of knowledge? think about that.

**with that, I’m GONE**

So… I was watching a rerun of “Bones” this evening when my father brought up an article he was reading on yahoo.

It was about a black women who was suing NASCAR for $225 Million dollars for Racial and Sexual Discrimination.

A few of the acts she’s saying happened are:

1. Asked to duck her head down (in a car) while driving past NASCAR fans so they won’t riot.

2. Being forced to work longer outside than white male counterparts because she was “black” (so her skin couldn’t burn)

3. While inside of a darkened garage, packing up, she was told to SMILE BIG and POP HER EYES OUT, b/c otherwise they (co workers) couldn’t see her..

JUST TO NAME A FEW…

I don’t want to jump to conclusions…but I will say… IF THOSE  ACTIONS ARE TRUTHFUL AND DID OCCUR- I am OUTRAGED tha in the 21st century blantant racial discrimination is occuring. (and NASCAR should be held accountable)

Now if… she is found to be LYING… Then I am angered that she would falsify such accusations, and I sincerely hope that NASCAR and the courts hold her equally as responsible.

What do you think?

**with that, I’m GONE**

Today, I’m talking about the topic that everyone has been talking about…. (and I’m not talking politics)…

If you think I’m talking about gas prices, money saving tips, and general discontent about the high prices… nope I’m not talking about that either- well maybe just a little bit.

Most I want to talk about solutions!! By now, everyone knows that not using as much petroleum is better for the environment, cheaper on your budgets, etc etc…

but what and how can we fix it????!!!  Last year, gas prices topped $3.00 a gallon, and many people staged protests (didn’t purchase gas on certain days or at certain stations etc…). Now, a year later gas is topping $4.00 a gallon, and forecasters are predicting it to cost even more.

I think the solution is a 2 part solution: for the immediate issues- we need cars, homes, equipment, etc that run on alternative fuels.  **there are conversion/converters available to convert your gas operating cars to ones that are fuel flexible**  for some info http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/conversions.html#converters

But the 2nd part of the solution is: BE ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!!  The politicians are elected by YOU.  While their pockets are getting fatter (from their investment in oil, energy, and everything else)… we are stuck with the prices, and salaries are not paying what they used to…

WRITE YOUR REPRESENTATIVES, CALL THEM, VISIT, do whatever you can-within legal means- to have YOUR voice heard!!

and oh yeah….since I said I would talk briefly about my disdain and whatever…

THE HIGH PRICES are HORRIBLE!!! We, as CONSUMERS, need to come together….ultimately WE DRIVE the MARKET!!!!!

and… here are 6 ways to save money in your tank.

1. BE AWARE OF YOUR DRIVING HABITS- HAVING A LEAD FOOT IS EXPENSIVE!!

2. TAKE CARE OF YOUR BABY- YOUR CAR THAT IS….

this means: keep your engine tuned, air filters clean/changed, tires properly inflated, and use the recommended oil.

3. CLEAN YOUR DIRTY CAR OUT- unnecessary items add weight to your car. it’s not rocket science… heavy objects need more energy to move….

4. DO THE SPEED LIMIT AND DRIVE LIKE YOU HAVE SOME SENSE!!!

5. TRY NOT TO KEEP YOUR CAR IN IDLE. IF YOU ARE WAITING FOR SOMEONE AT THE STORE, JUST TURN THE CAR OFF. (you waste less fuel by turning it off, then back on…. than idling)

6. LOOK FOR A FUEL EFFICIENT, HYBRID, FLEX FUEL, OR ALTERNATIVE FUEL OPERATED VEHICLE.

(if u cannot afford it…. start saving, send PLENTY of emails, letters, etc to your representative, and use steps 1-5)…

***with that… I’m GONE***

Ms. Perspective