Fake and Counterfeit Products In some foreign countries, counterfeiting electronics, or any merchandise for that matter is big and I mean big business. Almost 60% of the electronics in Nigeria and other developing countries are fakes or clones. These gadgets are mostly manufactured in China and smuggled into the country which results in billions of… Continue reading Fake and Counterfiet Products
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
Here Are Some Ways to Spot a Poser – Part 2
Here Are Some Ways to Spot a Poser – Part 2 Poser Alert! Here are some other things you can look out for when faced with a case of possible stolen valor. However, this isn’t always cut and dry. I served as an active-duty Marine for a little over 10 years. We, Marines, take great… Continue reading Here Are Some Ways to Spot a Poser – Part 2
National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues. Every year thousands of individuals die by… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Week
Air Force PT is the hardest
Air Force PT Is the Hardest This poor young zoomie is so confused about what is hard PT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3VptN6T9so I’m sure that Staff Sgt. Christopher R. Gordon, honestly believes that the Air Force PT and Boot camp are the most difficult. Especially, when you have nothing to compare it to. SSgt Gordon is a military… Continue reading Air Force PT is the hardest
USMC “Rose Garden” Recruiting Commercial
USMC “Rose Garden” Recruiting Commercial The “Rose Garden” commercial was being broadcasted over the TV airwaves when I was a kid. The first time I saw this commercial it rang true to me and it is what got me interested in the Marine Corps. The Drill Instructor was Sgt. Chuck Taliano was only a month… Continue reading USMC “Rose Garden” Recruiting Commercial
What If Google Was A Person
If Google Was a Guy CollegeHumor (an Internet comedy company based in Los Angeles) did this funny series on what if Google was a real person. The premise was that people would come into an office and ask their question to Google (a person), instead of ‘anonymously’ (yeah right anonymous) typing it into their browser window.… Continue reading What If Google Was A Person
War On Terror
War On Terror Sadly this political cartoon is all too real. We have been fighting an infinity war since 2001, when will it ever end? I know the troops must be absolutely exhausted trying to keep this deployment schedule. I know that I was and I was only 6 months deployed and 6 months back… Continue reading War On Terror
Staying Silent Isn’t Being Strong
Staying Silent Isn’t Being Strong Some men may choose not to speak out about their mental health issues because they don’t want to be judged on their illness but this also means that keeping everything you are dealing with inside will not work out for you in the end.
Some People – We’re Doomed
Some People – We’re Doomed I’d have to agree, we are doomed, the funny thing about it is that this joker probably doesn’t think anything is wrong and does give it a second thought. I have seen a similar picture but with a wheelbarrow in the cart.
Just something to make your heart warm
Just Something to Make Your Heart Warm A group of High School students helps out John Holaday (77yo), who is a Vietnam veteran. John was having some major remodeling done on his house, and the scummy contractor sold the money and left it in very poor shape. I’m taking no insulation, no drywall, no water,… Continue reading Just something to make your heart warm
