Monthly Archives: December 2011

“Hunger Games” is an American Movie. Why are the film’s music producers doing the majority of work in London?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

Someone is crying foul.  The AFTRA Union feels like American and Canadian musicians are missing out on making money. According to this Reuters and The Wrap article, they may be right. “Hunger Games” producers under fire for skirting music union By … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready For Some Football…And Revenge?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

There’s a Bible verse that says, “Vengeance is mine” saith the Lord (Romans 12:19). Well, this former girlfriend didn’t feel like waiting on God’s timing. She decided to put her business out in public for all of The United Stated … Continue reading →

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Keep Track of Your Coupon Expiration Policies

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

Tis’ the day after Christmas and everything that didn’t fit or was unwanted is being returned by one and all. In the midst of the return madness it is possible forget to use a coupon or two and miss out on a great … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas One and All!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

I hope your Christmas dinner table was filled with good, hot and healthy dishes. I hope the people sitting at your dinning table were happy to be there sharing time with you, talking, laughing, and eating. Did Santa bring you … Continue reading →

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Birthday Blitz!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

On the day of Veronica’s Birthday, a gift from me to me…5 Grand Slam Breakfasts from Denny’s! That’s right, just drive to as many as you can, show the cashier/manager your driver’s licence or birth of certificate, and start ordering … Continue reading →

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What Can UPS Do For You? Not Flip You Off and Toss Packages at Front Door

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

Clearly I spoke too soon! Tis the season for bad behavior. Some employees don’t want to deliver packages for a paycheck. For example check out this guy, who may or may not be working for UPS come Friday morning. This video was … Continue reading →

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FedEx Employee Fed Up, Tosses Monitor Over Fence

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

Ho, ho, ho, turns into no, no, no!  A FedEx employee tosses monitor over fence and his chances of winning employee of the month out as well. No comment from FedEx until yesterday about this bad employee (who hopefully is not … Continue reading →

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15% Off One Item at Orchard Hardware Supply & Free Calendars

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

This is only for 12/11-12/12. I just happened to be here getting a 3 prong electric plug for the house when I saw this article in the store advertisement. Also, my hubby asked for and received a free calendar. It’s usually around this … Continue reading →

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Black Student Suspended for Trying to Stop “Racist” Tradition

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

Many sport teams have their traditional war chants or war cry prior to facing off with against another team. The participation in this tradition supposedly promotes team cohesion and team unity.   For Tyra Batts, a high school student on the basketball team … Continue reading →

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Distracting Behavior in Library Leads to Confrontation

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Veronica_Loud

 An Asian female student confronts black (female) students for not quietly using the library at California State University, North-ridge, for what is was meant for: studying without gathering negative attention upon oneself. Unfortunately, the requests for silence go unheeded with mockery … Continue reading →

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