I believe in upholding the integrity of the badge, but, I also acknowledge that cops are also human and make mistakes. Of course, these next 3 blunders take it to the extreme. These aren’t acts of hate, fear or injustice, more like acts of indifference, immaturity and shear stupidity.

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The Valedictorians is a book that very much encompasses the Zoot Lifestyle.  Based in Boston, a freshly graduated 20-something year old struggles with adjusting to cube life as his College glory days become a distant past.  The book is filled with chapters of hilarious memories and awkward moments, while the protagonist takes on a deeper internal struggle with life, loss, career and where he sees his future.  If you are one of those people that struggles daily with the meaning of life or what your true calling is, this book could be the thing that finally compels you to GET OFF YOUR ASS.

"The Valedictorians" is an unflinching look at a jaded generation desperately seeking direction.

Even if you are perfectly satisfied with your measly existence, it is easy to find common ground.  Whether you have slept with a colleague, enjoy playing hoops, made some great tales in college or dealt with a serious hangover in the corporate world.  I know I felt for him.

(http://www.amazon.com/Valedictorians-Mitch-Cote-Crosskill/dp/1936107368)

A picture says a thousand words, but music is what can truly heighten emotions.  Whether it is an dramatic score like the one from ET, an eerie repitition like that of Jaws, or some circus music like in the next clip shot in Boston’s North Station.

The test is to first just watch the clip to see what kind of emotion it evokes.  Then, reach down.. grab your head phones and give a simultaneous listen..things can go from really scary to really funny.

Of course I am relieved that our fallen angel was not injured, the patrons were there to help and the train conductor acted so swiftly.  But mostly, I just cant stop laughing.

I know I know.. making fun of people isn’t nice.  Some people cannot help the way they look, where they are from, or their health awareness.  But others do have a choice.  They choose to expose themselves to the public’s eye and cameras to display some pretty poor choices.  Fortunately, there is a common meeting/breeding ground for many of these individuals in a little haven called Walmart Stores.  Walmart has swindled its way into most everyones backyard, so there is no need to go far to find these individuals.  Here are some of my personal favs….

For those of you keeping score at home it’s: Mr. Balderas 1 Good ideas 0

I find no excuse for paying top dollar to have the Budweiser symbol and the words “Balderas” tattoed into the back of your head.  This was personal choice.. not a very good one.

Ever notice how the PETA people never throw paint on people wearing fur like this? Maybe it’s because the women in Manhatten don’t carry bowie knives on them.