Another Los Angeles Lesson: GERM ALERT! Beware of Shopping Carts!

Next time you go to the supermarket, you may want to wear some gloves and place protective gear on your kids. At the very least, bring some wipes to clean the shopping cart handles. Turns out that those shopping carts are full of feces, germs, and bacteria. Some researchers swabbed shopping cart handles in numerous stores. Out of the 100 carts examined, 72 of them had fecal matter. A closer look at those samples containing fecal matter also revealed that 50 percent of them were contaminated with E. coli. What is wrong with people?!?!?! Don't they wash their hands?!














They found more bacteria in these shopping carts than what they find in the restroom of the supermarket. At least we know that the restrooms are cleaned properly, but don't bother with those carts! UGH!!!














Don't be surprised if some high-end market like Gelson's, opens up an area where you can push a cart through a wash prior to your use of it. Hey, that's not a bad concept.








Until the next lesson, Stay Down!

Las Vegas Lesson: Open Container in Las Vegas

Sorry for the long wait in between writings, but life has had me busy. I actually had time to go to Las Vegas over the weekend and other than the crowd, it was a good time. I was pleasantly surprised to see all those folks with open containers of alcohol walking down the streets. These people were walking with no particular place to go. Just like a herd of cattle. Hell, I stopped by the liquor store across from Caesar's Palace and bought an 18-pack and started the same routine like the rest of those happy drunks. I was enjoying the scenery and the drinks while participating in some exercise. This sure was a lot cheaper and more gratifying than spending booboo bucks at the casinos. After all that walking, I got an appetite and went to Treasure Island for some serious buffet eating action. Man, what a feast for $12.99!



I had so much just eating, drinking, and observing the lost herd of the crowd. I can do this scene without effort. Who needs to gamble when you can eat and drink?
When you go to Las Vegas, Stay Down!

El Lay Lesson: They WILL Call You Back!

The OGDUDE13 wants you to know that when you call an 800, 855, 866, 877, 888, or 900 telephone number: your telephone number could be disclosed to the party your calling and could be recorded in a database that is sold to telemarketers. The OGDUDE13 is letting you know that some numbers listed with 800 and 900 are now using Automatic Number Identification (ANI).













When you dial their number, ANI equipment automatically adds your phone number to their database and they are not required to tell you if they have ANI equipment. Companies with ANI can then use your phone number to get your address and income level.












Never assume that an 800 or 900 number is a toll free call! You may reach a recording that advises you about a return collect call. You may also be told to call a 900 number; in either case, the call will be billed to you.











Maybe it is a good idea to use somebody else's phone. Not a bad idea!
Until the next lesson, Stay Down!

El Lay Lesson: Trash Collection Day

I don't know about you folks, but I have noticed an increase in "trash can swampers." These people are into your trash within minutes of being placed in the curb. They are out these in droves trying to get the best scraps they can get. This economy has made good people go the extra mile and have become self-employed "Pickers." I don't mind it if they look, get what they want and leave without making a mess. The "messy ones" that take your trash out of the bins and place it on the ground and rummage through the trash bags that are nerve-wracking. These messy ones tear the bags up and leave what they don't want on the ground.








That just irks me! These people have the nerve of looking towards the front of your house and look at you like you are the dumb one for throwing away all these bottles and cans. Hey! I am not the one looking through trash!

Until the next lesson Stay Down!

El Lay Lesson: Damn Politicos! ~GET REAL~

What is it with these politicians that always get caught in a compromised position. One week they say "No they didn't!" and the next week they admit to doing it. They always have excuses when they screw shit up and then are apologetic and hope their constituents believe their lies. Just think: "We as taxpayers are paying these nimrods money to say lies and ordinary folks who are trying to get by are not getting a cent where they live." Another trait these damn politicos have is that they also make those stupid faces as if we are supposed to feel sorry for them. Then after, they start to cry with the notion that they can be forgiven for their actions. Anybody else would be flogged and sent to jail.





















I should run for public office because I can do better than them. Hey, that's not a bad idea.









Until the next lesson, Stay Down!

"El Lay" Lesson: Envision Your Goal

We at "El Lay Lesson" have been busy these last few months. Sorry! Here we go with another titillating article.











A good measure in accomplishing your goals is the 6 C's method. Any plan you have can be attained by being committed, clear, concise, compelling, consistent, and cunning. These six characteristics will be crucial to any project that you plan to accomplish (like a blog... hmmmm). Your goal can be seen and felt with this visionary plan. In these current tough times any self-discipline is crucial. Any advantage you can bring to the game is good. As the OGDUDE13 can tell you "Don't hate the player, hate the game."

Until the next blog - Stay Down!

"El Lay" Touchy Feely Day

Holding a hot cup of coffee or a freezing bowl of ice cream can affect how you interact with people, our sense of touch impacts our relationships. We form impressions based not just on what people say and wear, but on tactile messages. Holding that warm cup of coffee and you are more likely to review others as caring and generous. If you sit in a comfortable chair you are more likely to be more open to compromise. Sit in a hard, uncomfortable seat will make you less affable and caring. Physical contact and touching is as important as sight and hearing. Giving them some flowers will make things better.

With Valentine's Day coming up, your significant other will be expecting a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolate. This will be the perfect day on being a "touchy feely" guy. I don't know what it is about this day that gets them in a sensitive mood. You can give your partner grief all year long, but you better not do it on this overly dramatized day.

Hell, give them some flowers and be done with it.
Until the next lesson, Stay down!