Thursday, February 18, 2016
Too much HATE
I'm trying ... I'm trying ... to stay positive but there is so much hate. So much division in this 2016 election. The country has become so extreme. Millions are following a self indulgent, spoon fed, arrogant, narcissist and an old hippie socialist (which is dividing the Democratic party). Facts are checked but apparently not even relevant. The media is making mayhem out of this monster, this untamed circus of information. Sound bites, sound offs and extremes. The sexes are more divided than they were in the 50's and 60's and so are the races. Is this what is called, progress? Oh boy.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Well, hello!
It's been wayyyy too long. I'm ready to revv up this blog. What a month and half it's been in 2016! Too many deaths in January and a Presidential election campaign that is ... basically out of control. We seem to be going backwards not forwards.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
FACEBOOK's VALUE
Hello there and Happy New Year!
I haven't been blogging at all for a very long time, (see below) and decided with the New Year (New Decade) that I had better try to update my presence here. (or else I may have to go to blog slacking bootcamp). Since a blog has no word limitations I can ramble here in more detail than with facebook and twitter.
And, in just this short time (well, I guess that is relative) my last entry questioning whether facebook will devolve into the myspace cemetery is certainly quite moot. Old news today, but, yesterday, it was announced that its value is now at 50 billion, yes 50 billion. It is close to topping Time Warner, the largest media conglomerate in the world. Goldman and a Russian billionaire have invested sizable monies to further its continued growth. The Social Network is in the running for an Academy Award, Mark Zuckerberg was named Time Magazine's 2010 Man of the Year and he gave 100 million to the mayor of Newark and smiled about it on Oprah.
No burials yet and highly unlikely anytime soon. And an IPO will be offered eventually.
I do think though, that my addiction to Facebook (good, bad or indifferent) is probably not too healthy and may require some intervention. Just kidding. I quit cigarettes (a long time ago) and alcohol (for health not addiction reasons)so I know that I don't need intervention, just motivation and willpower.
I do however, have a burning desire to have just one venue to check in with and to blabber away on and want them all linked but because of the idiosyncrasies in each, I may just have to continue to be in all places all the time: Attached/addicted and wired like the rest of us 24/7.
And, then, there is always linkedin, ping/pong/bing/bang and to the moon. Oh dear.
I don't think my wish to wean myself in this decade is realistic or a viable financial option. NO presence, no options/no work/no business/no voice/no nada.
Off to tweet. (which IS linked to my FACEBOOK). I still need a few ghostwriters and social media elves to make all of this run professionally and smoothly.
Praise be raised .... complain... remain ... (thanks Goldie). :)
I haven't been blogging at all for a very long time, (see below) and decided with the New Year (New Decade) that I had better try to update my presence here. (or else I may have to go to blog slacking bootcamp). Since a blog has no word limitations I can ramble here in more detail than with facebook and twitter.
And, in just this short time (well, I guess that is relative) my last entry questioning whether facebook will devolve into the myspace cemetery is certainly quite moot. Old news today, but, yesterday, it was announced that its value is now at 50 billion, yes 50 billion. It is close to topping Time Warner, the largest media conglomerate in the world. Goldman and a Russian billionaire have invested sizable monies to further its continued growth. The Social Network is in the running for an Academy Award, Mark Zuckerberg was named Time Magazine's 2010 Man of the Year and he gave 100 million to the mayor of Newark and smiled about it on Oprah.
No burials yet and highly unlikely anytime soon. And an IPO will be offered eventually.
I do think though, that my addiction to Facebook (good, bad or indifferent) is probably not too healthy and may require some intervention. Just kidding. I quit cigarettes (a long time ago) and alcohol (for health not addiction reasons)so I know that I don't need intervention, just motivation and willpower.
I do however, have a burning desire to have just one venue to check in with and to blabber away on and want them all linked but because of the idiosyncrasies in each, I may just have to continue to be in all places all the time: Attached/addicted and wired like the rest of us 24/7.
And, then, there is always linkedin, ping/pong/bing/bang and to the moon. Oh dear.
I don't think my wish to wean myself in this decade is realistic or a viable financial option. NO presence, no options/no work/no business/no voice/no nada.
Off to tweet. (which IS linked to my FACEBOOK). I still need a few ghostwriters and social media elves to make all of this run professionally and smoothly.
Praise be raised .... complain... remain ... (thanks Goldie). :)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
THE DEATH OF MYSPACE
As myspace dies are we to assume that facebook, twitter ad infinitum will eventually follow suit?
What is the shelf life? when future generations have less than an MTV/twitter attention span?
Waiting for the ...next big thing
Regards,
Bettinaisms
(working to CREATE the next big thing, rather)
p.s. the sun came out in New York
pps. LIVING in the MOMENT
cheers.
What is the shelf life? when future generations have less than an MTV/twitter attention span?
Waiting for the ...next big thing
Regards,
Bettinaisms
(working to CREATE the next big thing, rather)
p.s. the sun came out in New York
pps. LIVING in the MOMENT
cheers.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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Monday, October 27, 2008
October 27, 2008
THE ROGUE DIVA
Talks about returning her $150,000 new wardrobe funded by the RNC and returning to shopping at her "favorite consignment shop" in Anchorage, Alaska along with her $30 wedding ring that she bought herself so she can repair her reputation and think about her OWN future during the final dying days of the election campaign.
"Spreading the wealth" is being miscontrued as "socialism," by Miss Rogue.
What was John McCain thinking? He wasn't. He has NO judgment and can't speak with realism about the future because he may very well not be here.
Sarah Palin is the NOT the woman in the White House who represents qualified, intelligent women in politics or in America and does more harm than good for women with brains and ambition who want and have worked for equality.
The future of America cannot be placed into the hands of the ROGUE DIVA whose foreign policy will be executed with a wink and who will vote to overturn ROE vs. WADE.
VOTE FOR OBAMA 2008
THE ROGUE DIVA
Talks about returning her $150,000 new wardrobe funded by the RNC and returning to shopping at her "favorite consignment shop" in Anchorage, Alaska along with her $30 wedding ring that she bought herself so she can repair her reputation and think about her OWN future during the final dying days of the election campaign.
"Spreading the wealth" is being miscontrued as "socialism," by Miss Rogue.
What was John McCain thinking? He wasn't. He has NO judgment and can't speak with realism about the future because he may very well not be here.
Sarah Palin is the NOT the woman in the White House who represents qualified, intelligent women in politics or in America and does more harm than good for women with brains and ambition who want and have worked for equality.
The future of America cannot be placed into the hands of the ROGUE DIVA whose foreign policy will be executed with a wink and who will vote to overturn ROE vs. WADE.
VOTE FOR OBAMA 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
final countdown
Sarah Palin is a bloody moron.
"Now is not the time to experiment with socialism?" Absolute nonsense -- with regard to Obama's tax plan.
The McCainPalin campaign is distorting the facts.
The extreme danger is that uneducated rednecks believe her.
"Now is not the time to experiment with socialism?" Absolute nonsense -- with regard to Obama's tax plan.
The McCainPalin campaign is distorting the facts.
The extreme danger is that uneducated rednecks believe her.
Friday, September 26, 2008
2008 ELECTION
September 26, 2008
I just emailed this to Katie Couric and Campbell Brown:
Palin is like a mail order bride, and a power hungry one, plucked from an online or print ad (McCain met her once) to accomodate the old man's needs.
She's been briefed, coveted and protected, adorned and used for her charm, much like any powerful man would do with an attractive woman.
Keeping her a mystery intensifies the allure. Men love to unravel the best kept secrets of a woman.
How hot young democratic men can fall for this game and respond to her "sexiness" is frightening.
Sex and politics. And now SEXUAL POLITICS is getting in the way of the country's survival.
Whew!
What's a girl to do?
Bettina Marks
NEWSDAY CONTRIBUTOR
I just emailed this to Katie Couric and Campbell Brown:
Palin is like a mail order bride, and a power hungry one, plucked from an online or print ad (McCain met her once) to accomodate the old man's needs.
She's been briefed, coveted and protected, adorned and used for her charm, much like any powerful man would do with an attractive woman.
Keeping her a mystery intensifies the allure. Men love to unravel the best kept secrets of a woman.
How hot young democratic men can fall for this game and respond to her "sexiness" is frightening.
Sex and politics. And now SEXUAL POLITICS is getting in the way of the country's survival.
Whew!
What's a girl to do?
Bettina Marks
NEWSDAY CONTRIBUTOR
Monday, May 14, 2007
Monday
Will my quixotic antics of the day be rewarded?
It is hustle Monday and I forge ahead with my blonde ambition (brainy blondeness) (still working at 6:38 p.m) while the pressures of the bills mount.
Delays - and postponements - juggling events - appointments - constantly re-adjusting - strength and flexibility - a mantra taken off the mat (Yoga) and into my day - and somehow - it works - to keep the balance -
Off to dance class - despite my sciatica injury - it is time to reconnect to the movement and the music (I'll just HAVE to be careful)
Thank you to my friends who are being supportive.
love,
bettina
It is hustle Monday and I forge ahead with my blonde ambition (brainy blondeness) (still working at 6:38 p.m) while the pressures of the bills mount.
Delays - and postponements - juggling events - appointments - constantly re-adjusting - strength and flexibility - a mantra taken off the mat (Yoga) and into my day - and somehow - it works - to keep the balance -
Off to dance class - despite my sciatica injury - it is time to reconnect to the movement and the music (I'll just HAVE to be careful)
Thank you to my friends who are being supportive.
love,
bettina
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Welcome
Welcome! to the bettinaisms blog spot where pontification and observation is turned into small and large tales for brave hearts and minds.
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Not being one, I can only have respect for those women who bring life into this world and hope that they do it responsibly and self- lessly. Mothers wish that their offspring will not perish in war - but- will survive and thrive in a world where they can breathe fresh air - eat untainted food - drink clean water - and live without the fear of terrorism.
CREATION - MAN - WOMAN - PRO-CREATION - BIRTH - LIFE - DEATH
into the light
on a beautiful sunny day in New York
love,
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
Not being one, I can only have respect for those women who bring life into this world and hope that they do it responsibly and self- lessly. Mothers wish that their offspring will not perish in war - but- will survive and thrive in a world where they can breathe fresh air - eat untainted food - drink clean water - and live without the fear of terrorism.
CREATION - MAN - WOMAN - PRO-CREATION - BIRTH - LIFE - DEATH
into the light
on a beautiful sunny day in New York
love,
bettina
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