This article is found on Associated Press. This is about the malnutrition of children in the Ivory Coast, which is one of the most developed countries in Africa.
After reading the first paragraph of the article, my heart sank. The government needs to step up and do away with the "rebellion" that is stealing and killing the innocent. It breaks my heart to see person treat another like a dog.
It is obvious that the government needs to be restructured. If a city is thriving, then why are its surrounding people not? Corruption in the government? Ironic how it talked about the land being fertile and all one needed to do was drop a seed and spit, then sprouting will occur. People are so afraid of the "rebellion" that they don't plant big crops, trying not to draw attention to themselves in fear of their life!
Absolutely disgusting if you ask me. I just wonder what we here in the states can due that might help those. We are so fortunate to live in a vast land with some freedoms. Count your blessings. The US has no idea what poorest of the poor really is.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Constantly Broke?
I found this article on U.S.News. This article is about what people might need to ask themselves if they are always broke.
I thought this article was simple enough for the general public to understand. Thus, I found that it might be helpful, for those that need to change habits in order to have more funds. To be honest I think we all know what to do; we just get lax in our needless spending and do what we feel at the moment instead of preparing for future.
The reason why I like money forums, is due to the fact that it takes money to live. In every aspect of our lives we need money. Whether we have lots of it or barely enough. I think we all can agree that at one point in time we had an unplanned life incident. Whether it be health related, car problems, roof damage ect....... Sometimes people need to be reminded what is important or what needs to be important.
Dave Ramsey is another good real life financial wake up host. Although I said earlier in the beginning that I liked this article and that it was simple to understand; I think it could be broken down even more. I like to be straight and upfront, it leaves no room for confusion when it comes to your money.
Sometimes it takes just a little bit of sacrifice for a short period in order to have our desires. A good rule of thumb for big ticket items: If you want it don't finance, save it then buy it. I take this to heart, I don't buy designer coffees, we don't have cable or satellite. Those little things allows my family to save for fun things, like travel, Theme parks, renovations. Remember to keep in mind for future events that are unplanned and that will put a crimp in your financial situation.
Ultimately, the quickest way to get out of being broke is to increase income. Easier said then done these days. Some of the wealthiest people are the brokest, because of frivolous spending habits. Something to chew on......
I thought this article was simple enough for the general public to understand. Thus, I found that it might be helpful, for those that need to change habits in order to have more funds. To be honest I think we all know what to do; we just get lax in our needless spending and do what we feel at the moment instead of preparing for future.
The reason why I like money forums, is due to the fact that it takes money to live. In every aspect of our lives we need money. Whether we have lots of it or barely enough. I think we all can agree that at one point in time we had an unplanned life incident. Whether it be health related, car problems, roof damage ect....... Sometimes people need to be reminded what is important or what needs to be important.
Dave Ramsey is another good real life financial wake up host. Although I said earlier in the beginning that I liked this article and that it was simple to understand; I think it could be broken down even more. I like to be straight and upfront, it leaves no room for confusion when it comes to your money.
Sometimes it takes just a little bit of sacrifice for a short period in order to have our desires. A good rule of thumb for big ticket items: If you want it don't finance, save it then buy it. I take this to heart, I don't buy designer coffees, we don't have cable or satellite. Those little things allows my family to save for fun things, like travel, Theme parks, renovations. Remember to keep in mind for future events that are unplanned and that will put a crimp in your financial situation.
Ultimately, the quickest way to get out of being broke is to increase income. Easier said then done these days. Some of the wealthiest people are the brokest, because of frivolous spending habits. Something to chew on......
Friday, April 23, 2010
Me, do it your self-er
This is my personal blog of the week. I will tell you of an incident that happened not too long ago at our my office. I am the type that loves to do things myself. For instance, painting, plumbing, tearing down walls, building septic systems, concrete work... ect you get the point. I am what you call the do it your selfer. Well I had a problem. The problem was in the back of my offices in my personal restroom. I had a toilet leak. For some reason I felt it in my desire to attempt to put this new water flow valve in the tank of the toilet.
I had all my tools laid out. And yes I have my own tools, but these particular tools were my pretty flowered tools that are for not so real jobs. I know, I know, "flowered tools," I won them at a christmas party ok! So these tools weren't the strongest. After thinking this through on how I was gonna do this, I started to remove the lid. Then following the directions I unscrewed the water line to the tank.
Ok big mistake. Water is going every where. Like a light going off in my head I remembered, the water valve needs to be off. Ok there is no water valve. Wait there is, ok its plastic. Wait its completely cracked and broke. While all of this is going on, water is spewing all over me, and into the floor. I realize I can't get it to stop. I am calling my husband, alot of good that will do he is out of town. So I start calling people I know that live close, no one is answering.
Throwing towels every where to keep the water contained to just the bathroom and not the carpeted hallway was useless. By now there is almost a half an inch of water. I am doing the only thing left to do... cry. I sit in the water with my broken flowered tool and cracked broken valve with water spraying me.
All of a sudden the water stops. I stopped crying and started to thank God for coming to me in this time of need when I was broken and needed help. Then I look up and there are two people staring at me. Our best friends who live 2 blocks from our office. Ev and April. Ev said yeah I got your message, you have to turn the water off from outside, someone didn't install a turn off valve in this back bathroom. How he knew that I have no clue. And then April said, as for God I guess you can thank him that we got the message and came with a wrench. Haha
By this time it was dark, and sense the water was now off we called it a night left I guess they saw that I was mentally and physically exhausted and they took me out to the Kitchen Pass for good music and a beer. And yes with my wet clothes and flowered toilet in my pocket.
And as for the toilet, a new one was installed the next day by a PROFESSIONAL.
I had all my tools laid out. And yes I have my own tools, but these particular tools were my pretty flowered tools that are for not so real jobs. I know, I know, "flowered tools," I won them at a christmas party ok! So these tools weren't the strongest. After thinking this through on how I was gonna do this, I started to remove the lid. Then following the directions I unscrewed the water line to the tank.
Ok big mistake. Water is going every where. Like a light going off in my head I remembered, the water valve needs to be off. Ok there is no water valve. Wait there is, ok its plastic. Wait its completely cracked and broke. While all of this is going on, water is spewing all over me, and into the floor. I realize I can't get it to stop. I am calling my husband, alot of good that will do he is out of town. So I start calling people I know that live close, no one is answering.
Throwing towels every where to keep the water contained to just the bathroom and not the carpeted hallway was useless. By now there is almost a half an inch of water. I am doing the only thing left to do... cry. I sit in the water with my broken flowered tool and cracked broken valve with water spraying me.
All of a sudden the water stops. I stopped crying and started to thank God for coming to me in this time of need when I was broken and needed help. Then I look up and there are two people staring at me. Our best friends who live 2 blocks from our office. Ev and April. Ev said yeah I got your message, you have to turn the water off from outside, someone didn't install a turn off valve in this back bathroom. How he knew that I have no clue. And then April said, as for God I guess you can thank him that we got the message and came with a wrench. Haha
By this time it was dark, and sense the water was now off we called it a night left I guess they saw that I was mentally and physically exhausted and they took me out to the Kitchen Pass for good music and a beer. And yes with my wet clothes and flowered toilet in my pocket.
And as for the toilet, a new one was installed the next day by a PROFESSIONAL.
Naomi Campbell's bad temper
This was on NYDailyNews.com. Campell left an interveiw when asked about recieveing a blood diamond.
We all know about this woman and her temper, but when I read the article I had know idea that the reason why for all the buzz, is becasue of Mia Farrow stating that Cambell had recieved a diamond in the middle of the night from the deposed dictator Taylor.
Never the less, anyone that knows what Blood Diamonds are, understands the controversy. After watching the video clip of the abc interveiw with Cambell, I think she help her composure quite well.
Cambell did tell the journalist that she would not answer that question and she did not come there to talk about that particular subject. The journalist was obviously tring to get a "rise" out of Cambell. No means no. Poor Naomi will she ever get a good rep again? ever?
We all know about this woman and her temper, but when I read the article I had know idea that the reason why for all the buzz, is becasue of Mia Farrow stating that Cambell had recieved a diamond in the middle of the night from the deposed dictator Taylor.
Never the less, anyone that knows what Blood Diamonds are, understands the controversy. After watching the video clip of the abc interveiw with Cambell, I think she help her composure quite well.
Cambell did tell the journalist that she would not answer that question and she did not come there to talk about that particular subject. The journalist was obviously tring to get a "rise" out of Cambell. No means no. Poor Naomi will she ever get a good rep again? ever?
lessons from 'SpongeBob SquarePants'
This is on NYDailyNews.com. This article is about a girl who saved who friend who was choking due to what she learned from an episode of Sponge Bob Square Pants.
Who knew that something could be learned from an underwater kitchen sponge who wears pants. The girl performed the Heimlich maneuver on her friend who was choking on a piece of bubble gum.
The girl remembered an episode in which Squidward swallowed his prized clarinet and Sponge Bob performed the Heimlich maneuver on his friend. Nice to know that something positive can be said and learned from a cartoon.
Maybe we might see more positive notes from cartoons in the future. It just might save a life.
Who knew that something could be learned from an underwater kitchen sponge who wears pants. The girl performed the Heimlich maneuver on her friend who was choking on a piece of bubble gum.
The girl remembered an episode in which Squidward swallowed his prized clarinet and Sponge Bob performed the Heimlich maneuver on his friend. Nice to know that something positive can be said and learned from a cartoon.
Maybe we might see more positive notes from cartoons in the future. It just might save a life.
governor signs immigration enforcement bill
This was captured on The Associated Press via Yahoo.Govenor Brewer ignored criticism from the President and signed into law a bill that would enforce immigration.
Go team Brewer! I don't see a problem with enforcing immigration. What part of the word ILLEGAL immigrant do some not understand? The President I think just wants favor so he is calling this an abuse on civil rights. What? Ok, again, ILLEGAL! These are people who come over here illegally sapping us of our hard earned benefits that "we," meaning, we law abiding citizens, bought and paid for legally.
Let just give all the drug dealers that haven't been caught amnesty too. Yeah, COO COO! What a slap in the face that our government can't even be a man and follow through on the rules they set up!
Does the Mexican Consulate voice its concern? Of course not! If they are so concerned, why don't they assist their citizens instead of criticizing the U.S. for enforcing our immigration laws. Mexico enforces their immigration laws very aggressively. When was the last time the Mexican Consulate or Mexican government assited the families of U.S. citizens in any matter that occurred in Mexico? All U.S. citizens recieve is arrogant rhetoric about how Mexico is not obligated to do anything the U.S. government asks.
And again I am for Govenor Brewer and doing what is right for its US citizens and country!
Go team Brewer! I don't see a problem with enforcing immigration. What part of the word ILLEGAL immigrant do some not understand? The President I think just wants favor so he is calling this an abuse on civil rights. What? Ok, again, ILLEGAL! These are people who come over here illegally sapping us of our hard earned benefits that "we," meaning, we law abiding citizens, bought and paid for legally.
Let just give all the drug dealers that haven't been caught amnesty too. Yeah, COO COO! What a slap in the face that our government can't even be a man and follow through on the rules they set up!
Does the Mexican Consulate voice its concern? Of course not! If they are so concerned, why don't they assist their citizens instead of criticizing the U.S. for enforcing our immigration laws. Mexico enforces their immigration laws very aggressively. When was the last time the Mexican Consulate or Mexican government assited the families of U.S. citizens in any matter that occurred in Mexico? All U.S. citizens recieve is arrogant rhetoric about how Mexico is not obligated to do anything the U.S. government asks.
And again I am for Govenor Brewer and doing what is right for its US citizens and country!
Satellite speed trap
Article is on Live Science via Yahoo News. Basically the Brits are going to start using cameras to take pictures of licence plates and vehicles in conjunction with satellites to determine speed.
Hello! We already do this with that lilttle thing we call GPS! It calculates time, gas, mileage, location. I don't know why people are getting bent out of shape over this when they bought this and already have it, just not for nanny police to ticket them. haha.
We already have cameras at traffic lights in the U.S.I suppose this is a new thing for the UK? Go figure.
Just another form of security taking more if you ask me.
Hello! We already do this with that lilttle thing we call GPS! It calculates time, gas, mileage, location. I don't know why people are getting bent out of shape over this when they bought this and already have it, just not for nanny police to ticket them. haha.
We already have cameras at traffic lights in the U.S.I suppose this is a new thing for the UK? Go figure.
Just another form of security taking more if you ask me.
Happy Couples Talk About Sex
This was found on YAHOO. Eleanor had it right when she said, great minds talk about ideas; small minds talk about people. With that said, what do couples REALLY talk about?
In the article it stated that a study was done on couples aand from that study it showed that people are happier when they spend more time discussing meaningful topics than engaging in small talk.
What do they mean by "meaningful talk?" What is meaningful to me and my man may not be meaningful to you and your significant other. Our topics are more than just gossip though. Stock trends are always at the top, but that is what we do so therefore duh. I see you rolling your eyes in the back of your head as if golf on the tv were on. Like I said what's meaningful to me may not be your cup of tea.
This did prove to be insightful on what to talk about if some of you might want to progress to the next level. I always find it helpful to bring up sex anytime there is a dull moment. This in itself always gets the coversation going or started, haha! I am a "happy couple" so I guess my title for this is spot on!
In the article it stated that a study was done on couples aand from that study it showed that people are happier when they spend more time discussing meaningful topics than engaging in small talk.
What do they mean by "meaningful talk?" What is meaningful to me and my man may not be meaningful to you and your significant other. Our topics are more than just gossip though. Stock trends are always at the top, but that is what we do so therefore duh. I see you rolling your eyes in the back of your head as if golf on the tv were on. Like I said what's meaningful to me may not be your cup of tea.
This did prove to be insightful on what to talk about if some of you might want to progress to the next level. I always find it helpful to bring up sex anytime there is a dull moment. This in itself always gets the coversation going or started, haha! I am a "happy couple" so I guess my title for this is spot on!
Haaaa choooooo!!
If any of you have read any previous post it is not hard to believe that I found this article on Yahoo Health. Would you like a side of tree pollen with that? You guessed it, Allergy Season is back! Just wanted to post something everyone around me is dealing with. Couple of natural ways to help remedy the Haaa Chooo season.
I tend to sway more towards a natural approach to home health. After all its cheaper and better for your white blood cells in the long run. But remember folks, I am not a Doctor yet, so this is strictly a personal preference and opinion.
Further more I do a saline rinse; what is that you say? It's salt and water given a snazzy name to make us think its a razzle dazzle of a product. I couple of rinses to the nostrils and then gargle with it and I am good for the week. No more stuffy,nose, head, and itchy eyes. Moving on. I agree with the article when it suggested to treat your home. Airing out your house takes out old and brings in fresh. I like to steam clean with bleach to my carpets about once a month. Five kids are a weee bit harsh on white carpet. Yes I know white, what the heck was I thinking!
Before rushing to the pharmacy or Doctor give some at home remedies a try. Worse thing that could happen is that they don't help.
I tend to sway more towards a natural approach to home health. After all its cheaper and better for your white blood cells in the long run. But remember folks, I am not a Doctor yet, so this is strictly a personal preference and opinion.
Further more I do a saline rinse; what is that you say? It's salt and water given a snazzy name to make us think its a razzle dazzle of a product. I couple of rinses to the nostrils and then gargle with it and I am good for the week. No more stuffy,nose, head, and itchy eyes. Moving on. I agree with the article when it suggested to treat your home. Airing out your house takes out old and brings in fresh. I like to steam clean with bleach to my carpets about once a month. Five kids are a weee bit harsh on white carpet. Yes I know white, what the heck was I thinking!
Before rushing to the pharmacy or Doctor give some at home remedies a try. Worse thing that could happen is that they don't help.
Got Sleep?
This article is on Yahoo Health. Need sleep? Join the club. This article has a couple of tips to help aid in a peaceful nights rest.
I liked this article because it actually got me to think of something I had not tried yet, that is the over stimulation of lights in my room. Example: the computer light blinking when in hibernate mode, alarm clock light, night light, fax machine. As I became aware of all these things I noticed that my bedroom was not dark at all, in fact it was bright enough to read by. Why hadn't I noticed this before?
The science of it: Ahhh that big word we have heard before,serotonin. It has a close relationship to the body's sleep-wake cycle. Your serotonin levels are highest in the brain stem when you are awake and active, and almost completely absent when we enter REM sleep, the deepest stage of sleep. During sleep, your body's level of melatonin rises sharply. The production of melatonin is dependent on its synthesis in the pineal gland, which is powered by serotonin. While light increases the production of serotonin, darkness spurs on the synthesis of melatonin. Paired together, these two neurotransmitters are key in maintaining the sleep cycle.
Did you get that? Let me break it down for you..... We need darkness when we sleep so we can begin the "sleep cycle." Thus, flipping all my electronics off in my bedroom, has in fact caused me to sleep longer and better in the past 2 nights. Or it could be the glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Hmmm go figure...
I expanded a bit on just one of the things in the article. You can get all 8 tips for better sleep by clicking the hyperlink as linked in first sentence. Nighty Night!
I liked this article because it actually got me to think of something I had not tried yet, that is the over stimulation of lights in my room. Example: the computer light blinking when in hibernate mode, alarm clock light, night light, fax machine. As I became aware of all these things I noticed that my bedroom was not dark at all, in fact it was bright enough to read by. Why hadn't I noticed this before?
The science of it: Ahhh that big word we have heard before,serotonin. It has a close relationship to the body's sleep-wake cycle. Your serotonin levels are highest in the brain stem when you are awake and active, and almost completely absent when we enter REM sleep, the deepest stage of sleep. During sleep, your body's level of melatonin rises sharply. The production of melatonin is dependent on its synthesis in the pineal gland, which is powered by serotonin. While light increases the production of serotonin, darkness spurs on the synthesis of melatonin. Paired together, these two neurotransmitters are key in maintaining the sleep cycle.
Did you get that? Let me break it down for you..... We need darkness when we sleep so we can begin the "sleep cycle." Thus, flipping all my electronics off in my bedroom, has in fact caused me to sleep longer and better in the past 2 nights. Or it could be the glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. Hmmm go figure...
I expanded a bit on just one of the things in the article. You can get all 8 tips for better sleep by clicking the hyperlink as linked in first sentence. Nighty Night!
5 Rules for a healthy Credit Score
I found this article on Yahoo Finance. I agree with this article, but give warning that these rules only apply to those who are committed and have self discipline. Read the fine print on your credit cards.
New rules and regulations have been applied in recent months that constitutes for fees that apply as an annul or even an inactivity fee. I know, I know this is ridiculous, but credit card companies are a business too and they have to make money as well.
I agree with most of the article. We ( my husband and I) have been in the financial business since 98, and people still have the same bad habits as they did when the economy was great. My point is, speaking of credit scores in conjunction with credit cards; creditors are looking for a payment history and how a person uses it. Are you late every month? Do you pay your bills on time? Do you stay within the contracted agreement of a payment plan? Did you pay off the debt? Were you ever 30 days late? Are you overextended (meaning, have you borrowed to much and don't make enough to pay back)? This is what determines a persons credit worthiness or credit score.
Credit cards are a fast way to up a credit score when used correctly as the article suggested. Remember though, used improperly and they burn you too. Credit cards should be used for something you already have the money for. Not emergencies! That is what a savings is for. Think of it like this, would you get a loan at 30% interest on for a new roof or pair of shoes? No of course not! Credit cards are not meant to be used as a loan, but they are great and valuable convenience when you don't want to carry cash or if the bank is closed.
My conclusion: If you are the type of person that has no self control and always wants something new, I would highly advise you not to have credit cards or even one credit card. You would do far more damage to your credit than good. It would take time to correct it too. As for those looking to gain credit, this article had some informative tips that might help you.
Happy Crediting!
New rules and regulations have been applied in recent months that constitutes for fees that apply as an annul or even an inactivity fee. I know, I know this is ridiculous, but credit card companies are a business too and they have to make money as well.
I agree with most of the article. We ( my husband and I) have been in the financial business since 98, and people still have the same bad habits as they did when the economy was great. My point is, speaking of credit scores in conjunction with credit cards; creditors are looking for a payment history and how a person uses it. Are you late every month? Do you pay your bills on time? Do you stay within the contracted agreement of a payment plan? Did you pay off the debt? Were you ever 30 days late? Are you overextended (meaning, have you borrowed to much and don't make enough to pay back)? This is what determines a persons credit worthiness or credit score.
Credit cards are a fast way to up a credit score when used correctly as the article suggested. Remember though, used improperly and they burn you too. Credit cards should be used for something you already have the money for. Not emergencies! That is what a savings is for. Think of it like this, would you get a loan at 30% interest on for a new roof or pair of shoes? No of course not! Credit cards are not meant to be used as a loan, but they are great and valuable convenience when you don't want to carry cash or if the bank is closed.
My conclusion: If you are the type of person that has no self control and always wants something new, I would highly advise you not to have credit cards or even one credit card. You would do far more damage to your credit than good. It would take time to correct it too. As for those looking to gain credit, this article had some informative tips that might help you.
Happy Crediting!
Face Transplant
I found this article on Yahoo News. This article is about the first full face transplant, or so it claims. A Spanish hospital performed this surgery on a man who had lost his face in an accident 5 years prior.
This is incredible! Although their was a a partial face transplant in 2005, this one is said to be a full facial transplant. IN which included nose, skin, jaws, cheekbones, and teeth.
What a feat. This will most definitely bring hope for those who have none due to their disabilities or difigurments; so they can go on and live a normal or more normal life again.
The patient seemed to be satisfied with his new face, from what the article stated, but it does raise in my mind what will be the deciding factors of which donor to use? Do the patients have a say so? In the future, will we be able to shop for for faces or others parts? Most likely not. There are already such high rules and regulations on transplants that we might still have a ways to go..... Interesting though.
This is incredible! Although their was a a partial face transplant in 2005, this one is said to be a full facial transplant. IN which included nose, skin, jaws, cheekbones, and teeth.
What a feat. This will most definitely bring hope for those who have none due to their disabilities or difigurments; so they can go on and live a normal or more normal life again.
The patient seemed to be satisfied with his new face, from what the article stated, but it does raise in my mind what will be the deciding factors of which donor to use? Do the patients have a say so? In the future, will we be able to shop for for faces or others parts? Most likely not. There are already such high rules and regulations on transplants that we might still have a ways to go..... Interesting though.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Spring Break
No link because we are allowed one personal blog.
Ahh yes, for those who emailed and asked what I did over the break.... the beach of course.
The beach seems to be the only cheap thing that I enjoy these days. Not even local ventures like Branson are cheap enough for a car load of kids with ferocious appetites! Well unless you get season passes, so I am told.
Nothing more relaxing then sipping a pina colada while reading school books. Letting the kids play all day long building castles and swimming. Eating lobster fresh off the fire, yum!
Note: Camping on beaches is so much cheaper then the hotels and its fun. Although I only like to camp out for a night or two with kids. It would be really cool if next sprig break I could get another family/friends to go with us. The bigger the better!
I will try to load a couple of pics.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Casual Sex Increasing in U.S.
Article of the day was found on Yahoo News. It is about people having more sex with no strings attached. At least that is what I got out of it. Apparently, here in the U.S.researchers have seen a major shift toward non-romantic sexual partnerships.
First response: ok college students still doing what they do. Second response: Alot of married people have been doing this sort of thing lately and gotten divorces. Third: Yuk. What, are people bored with their partners? Or can't wait til they find one?
Sex comes natural to our species, but we are the only species that does it more for fun than for reproductive reasons. Kind of scary if you ask me; not knowing a persons background or history. What if they had a sickness or disease? Is it the pain or maybe your life. If casual partners do partake at least be safe or safer about it...
It seems that sexual behavior rises when there is stress. Who knows...
Thanks for reading.
First response: ok college students still doing what they do. Second response: Alot of married people have been doing this sort of thing lately and gotten divorces. Third: Yuk. What, are people bored with their partners? Or can't wait til they find one?
Sex comes natural to our species, but we are the only species that does it more for fun than for reproductive reasons. Kind of scary if you ask me; not knowing a persons background or history. What if they had a sickness or disease? Is it the pain or maybe your life. If casual partners do partake at least be safe or safer about it...
It seems that sexual behavior rises when there is stress. Who knows...
Thanks for reading.
Dutch nurse acquitted of being a serial killer
This article was found on Associated Press via Yahoo News. The article is a bout a nurse that was found guilty of deaths that had happened while she was on duty. Though no concrete evidence was sighted, the nurse was still found guilty and sent to prison.
I had to read this article several times before I understood it. My first response was undecided, the article was not clear to me. As I re-read it my thoughts began to grow into sympathy. Its a tragic thing for someone to be found guilty of something they did not do and then be punished for it.
The reason I reacted in a sympathetic and eventually empathetic way, is due to the fact that I am in the medical field. To think that correlations arise and that makes a person guilty when it was merely a correlation is kind of sickening.
The Dutch government took six years of this woman's life away, what kind of justice will she get? I mean that is time lost that she will never get back...... Alas, she is out now and all charges dropped.
I had to read this article several times before I understood it. My first response was undecided, the article was not clear to me. As I re-read it my thoughts began to grow into sympathy. Its a tragic thing for someone to be found guilty of something they did not do and then be punished for it.
The reason I reacted in a sympathetic and eventually empathetic way, is due to the fact that I am in the medical field. To think that correlations arise and that makes a person guilty when it was merely a correlation is kind of sickening.
The Dutch government took six years of this woman's life away, what kind of justice will she get? I mean that is time lost that she will never get back...... Alas, she is out now and all charges dropped.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Aussie's VS Robin Williams
Prime Minister of Sydney apparently lashed out at Williams for his use of the word "rednecks." I found this article on Yahoo news. This article did not change my further thought about Robin Williams.
I must say I did chuckle slightly at first glance. Robin Williams is what we call a comedian, the maker of jokes and laughs for audiences. There have been a worse things to get upset over than being referred to as a redneck.
Wait a minute, wasn't Australia originally a penal colony where limeys sent their criminals? Ha Ha so maybe there might be some truth to the joke after all. I take no offense to Williams' comment; I refer to myself as a bit "redneck," "old school," "straight lace," ha. Please take no offense I am simple referring to myself.
In retrospect are we becoming a world not respectful of others or are we becoming hypersensitive over silliness? Food for thought.
I must say I did chuckle slightly at first glance. Robin Williams is what we call a comedian, the maker of jokes and laughs for audiences. There have been a worse things to get upset over than being referred to as a redneck.
Wait a minute, wasn't Australia originally a penal colony where limeys sent their criminals? Ha Ha so maybe there might be some truth to the joke after all. I take no offense to Williams' comment; I refer to myself as a bit "redneck," "old school," "straight lace," ha. Please take no offense I am simple referring to myself.
In retrospect are we becoming a world not respectful of others or are we becoming hypersensitive over silliness? Food for thought.
Soda tax to cut obesity
This article was found on Yahoo News Health. Taxing carbonated drinks at a small charge will not effect obesity, but a bigger charge might. Proposals are being made for a tax hike on sugared drinks to help stave the obesity epidemic in children.
My response: Silliness really. We will do what we want. If we want a soda we will get it, no matter what the cost. We might cut our expenses in other areas to accommodate a soda habit.
On the other hand, the majority of people don't change unless they have pain. Would hiking tax rates to 18% cause some to drink water instead? Did this work with tobacco products? This tax is targeted at children, to cause them not to buy sodas. In theory it might be good, but really its only hurting the parents... maybe?
I for one don't buy sodas, maybe every one great once in a while. And it is not that I am anti-soda. I was raised on water, milk, and the southern classic iced tea! I see more people moving towards all the fake sugar products, but then overload on other things. Example: At the theater there was a man who ordered 2 large diet soda's and also ordered 3 large popcorn bowls slathered with butter. (Again I am not judging, I myself love slathered, buttered, movie theater popcorn! also love the word slathered makes butter sound better.I can't believe its not butter?anyhow)What was the point in the gentleman getting the "diet", did he feel like he could eat more because his soda has no sugar or calories? Ex-Naye on the Food-Aye? Do you see what I am saying? How is a tax gonna help the obesity issue.
I actually knew this gentleman. The beat goes on... In this article it sounds like to me that the tax has been implemented in some areas and was proven ineffective. Case closed. And if people really want an alternative to soda with out having to worry about another tax hike on it; try water its free, pure and what we all must have to live. Or for those who have city water, your already paying for it, why not drink a little more of it instead of buying a soda? But then again a nice ice cold rootbeer in a chilled mug sounds really good in this 80 degree weather ha!
SWINE FLU VACCS
Swine Flu Vaccinations are on New England top. This article was found on Yahoo News. On a state by state report New England topped the H1N1 vaccinations.
My first emotional response is nothing. I am very neutral on vaccinations. If you need vaccinations get them, if the flu is rampant in your neighborhood, get it.
I for one have never had the flu or a flu shot. I also take into note all benefits and risk factors. If I was at a high risk I would take the vaccine.
Lets face it nobody wants to get the flu. The dreaded, head-pounding, body-aching, feverish, nauseating, cough-fest packs equal parts misery and inconvenience. Sounds like a NyQuil commercial.On the other hand, who wants to get an unnecessary or ineffective, vaccine either. "About 86 million Americans have been vaccinated since October. At first, doses were hard to come by because of supply limitations. Now that is more readily available the rush has slowed?
In reality we need to remember: every year people die from or get sick from the flu. And every year its a different of new strain. In my personal opinion, I think each person and or parent should weigh the benefits and risk. Do the benefits out-weigh the risk or vise-versa?
Also, it really is by region or state as well. Some countries or states were effected by the flu more than others, thus causing the need for vaccinations. What are your thoughts? To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?
My first emotional response is nothing. I am very neutral on vaccinations. If you need vaccinations get them, if the flu is rampant in your neighborhood, get it.
I for one have never had the flu or a flu shot. I also take into note all benefits and risk factors. If I was at a high risk I would take the vaccine.
Lets face it nobody wants to get the flu. The dreaded, head-pounding, body-aching, feverish, nauseating, cough-fest packs equal parts misery and inconvenience. Sounds like a NyQuil commercial.On the other hand, who wants to get an unnecessary or ineffective, vaccine either. "About 86 million Americans have been vaccinated since October. At first, doses were hard to come by because of supply limitations. Now that is more readily available the rush has slowed?
In reality we need to remember: every year people die from or get sick from the flu. And every year its a different of new strain. In my personal opinion, I think each person and or parent should weigh the benefits and risk. Do the benefits out-weigh the risk or vise-versa?
Also, it really is by region or state as well. Some countries or states were effected by the flu more than others, thus causing the need for vaccinations. What are your thoughts? To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?
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