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Monday, October 31, 2011
Political TELEPHONE Solicitation
I get a few calls a day from Parties, Issues or Politicians, and they all seem to come in as
CALLER UNKNOWN
They plaster yard signs all over the neighborhoods.
They put ads on radio and TV.
They wear their little name badges, and show up EVERYWHERE.
They appear on television on panels and question and answer shows.
And, they want me to see THEIR NAME BADGE so I know WHO to vote fore.
They have their names everywhere ........... so ........
WHY don't they want me to know they are on the phone?????????
OH, we don't answer CALLER UNKNOWN calls.
If THEY don't want me to know they are calling,
I DON'T want to VOTE for them, their party OR their Issue.
How our FRIENDS vote ..............
How they vote in the United Nations:
Below are the actual voting records of various Arabic/Islamic States which are recorded in both the US State Department and United Nations records:
Kuwait votes against the United States 67% of the time
Qatar votes against the United States 67% of the time
Morocco votes against the United States 70% of the time
United Arab Emirates votes against the United States 70% of the time.
Jordan votes against the United States 71% of the time.
Tunisia votes against the United States 71% of the time.
Saudi Arabia votes against the United States 73% of the time.
Yemen votes against the United States 74% of the time.
Algeria votes against the United States 74% of the time.
Oman votes against the United States 74% of the time.
Sudan votes against the United States 75% of the time.
Pakistan votes against the United States 75% of the time.
Libya votes against the United States 76% of the time.
Egypt votes against the United States 79% of the time.
Lebanon votes against the United States 80% of the time. India votes against the United States 81% of the time.
Syria votes against the United States 84% of the time.
Mauritania votes against the United States 87% of the time.
US Foreign Aid to those that hate us:
Egypt, for example, after voting 79% of the time against the United States, still receives $2,000,000,000 annually in US Foreign Aid.
Jordan votes 71% against the United States and receives $192,814,000 annually in US Foreign Aid.
Pakistan votes 75% against the United States and receives $6,721,000,000 annually in US Foreign Aid.
India votes 81% against the United States and receives $143,699,000 annually.
WHY? THEY ACTUALLY BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS THEM.
Popular tattooed Barbie causes controversy
The doll with the dragon tattoo?
With pink hair and tattoos across her shoulders and neck, U.S. toymaker Mattel's latest collector's edition Barbie doll could be compared more to the edgy female heroine of author Stieg Larrson's best-selling Millennium trilogy than to the more traditional Barbies.
Since its release earlier this month online, the $50 (31 pound) limited edition doll designed by Los Angeles-based fashion company tokidoki and aimed at adult collectors, has sold out but not before causing controversy.
"Is the New 'Tokidoki' Tattoo Barbie Inappropriate for Children?" the magazine U.S. News & World Report asked in a recent headline.
Some parents in the United States also questioned whether the toy company that launched the original Barbie in 1959 should be promoting body art.
"It's teaching kids to want tattoos before they are old enough to dress like that," Kevin Buckner, of Virginia, told a local television station.
No one was available from Mattel to comment on the issue but not all the feedback has been negative. Some adults said the doll reflected modern fashion and pop culture.
On Halloween, San Francisco kids will be handing candy back
San Franciscans have a reputation for trying to do everything differently. This Halloween, some children will be handing candy back instead of looking only into filling up their treat bags. It's all about fighting against cocoa farmers' poverty with the Reverse Trick-or-Treating movement.
Despite years of promises from the major chocolate manufacturers, too little has been done to tackle the documented problem of forced child labor on many farms that supply such manufacturers with their cocoa. Even though chocolate makers continue to enjoy profitable business, the cocoa farmers have been kept in dire straits after all those years. The organization Equal Exchange is donating kits with organic, fairly traded chocolate alongside informational cards so kids - and grownups, too - can give them away in an effort to raise awareness of citizens towards the case for fairly traded goods and farmers' rights.
..High School Students Crowned America's First Lesbian Homecoming Couple
ABC News – Sun, Oct 30, 2011
Two California high school students became one of the first lesbian couples crowned homecoming king and queen in the nation this weekend.
Rebeca Arellano, a senior at Patrick Henry High School, was made the school's first female homecoming king when her name was announced Friday at a pep rally.
"They were chanting my name and it was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had," said Arellano.
Arellano's girlfriend, Haileigh Adams, who also attends Patrick Henry High School, was made homecoming queen at Saturday night's dance.
"I was happier than when I won, my little Haileigh has just been announced Homecoming queen and I couldn't feel happier! Thanks to every single one of you! You guys made this happen and we are all part of something huge. I can't fully express how grateful I am. I am in completely shocked that this happen. My girl looks absolutely flawless," wrote Arellano on Facebook Saturday night.
The two girls told ABC News that they're thankful for the abundance of support they've received from family, friends, and students and staff at the school.
Arellano said one of her teachers told her, "Today school is a bit better because of you girls."
Arellano's Facebook wall is covered with congratulatory notes from her friends.
"Thank you all for allowing this change to happen," Arellano posted on Facebook.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Historic October Storm Slams Tri-State, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
A freak October Nor'Easter thrashed the tri-state with heavy snow and wild wind gusts, stranding motorists, downing trees and causing outages for more than 1 million tri-state residents. Hundreds of thousands were still without power Sunday, and officials are warning it could be days before many see electricity restored.
Some schools are closed Monday.
West Milford, N.J. reported 19 inches of snow, New York's Orange County had 16 inches in Harriman and New York City had 6 inches in the Bronx and 2 in south Brooklyn, according to the National Weather Service. Armonk in Westchester had 12.5, while Milbrook in Dutchess County saw 21 inches. The storm began with a chilly rain in most places, but soon began switching to snow by late Saturday morning.
The snow caused delays and cancellations at area airports, and slick conditions on roads made driving dangerous. Several deaths across the Northeast are being attributed to the storm.
About 2.9 inches fell in Central Park, shattering previous October snow records, both for the entire month and daily snowfall. An inch has never been recorded in October; the last two times measurable snow fell there was 1952 with half an inch, and in 1925 with eight-tenths of an inch."I think Mother Nature played a trick on us," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a news conference Sunday afternoon, on the eve of Halloween.
Fallen trees, power outages and blocked roads were the main post-storm problems and points of focus for crews across the state, the governor said. Cuomo declared a state of emergency for 13 counties in New York, including Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster, Richmond, and Westchester counties. Staten Island (Richmond County) was the only borough in New York City to be declared in a state of emergency by Cuomo.
New York City parks were re-opened by noon Sunday, but officials advised New Yorkers to be cautious because heavy snow was still weighing down tree limbs. Crews are continuing to work citywide to address tree damage. Nearly 1,000 trees in Central Park were lost in the storm, according to the Central Park Conservancy.
Some schools are closed Monday.
West Milford, N.J. reported 19 inches of snow, New York's Orange County had 16 inches in Harriman and New York City had 6 inches in the Bronx and 2 in south Brooklyn, according to the National Weather Service. Armonk in Westchester had 12.5, while Milbrook in Dutchess County saw 21 inches. The storm began with a chilly rain in most places, but soon began switching to snow by late Saturday morning.
The snow caused delays and cancellations at area airports, and slick conditions on roads made driving dangerous. Several deaths across the Northeast are being attributed to the storm.
About 2.9 inches fell in Central Park, shattering previous October snow records, both for the entire month and daily snowfall. An inch has never been recorded in October; the last two times measurable snow fell there was 1952 with half an inch, and in 1925 with eight-tenths of an inch."I think Mother Nature played a trick on us," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a news conference Sunday afternoon, on the eve of Halloween.
Fallen trees, power outages and blocked roads were the main post-storm problems and points of focus for crews across the state, the governor said. Cuomo declared a state of emergency for 13 counties in New York, including Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Ulster, Richmond, and Westchester counties. Staten Island (Richmond County) was the only borough in New York City to be declared in a state of emergency by Cuomo.
New York City parks were re-opened by noon Sunday, but officials advised New Yorkers to be cautious because heavy snow was still weighing down tree limbs. Crews are continuing to work citywide to address tree damage. Nearly 1,000 trees in Central Park were lost in the storm, according to the Central Park Conservancy.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
WORD FOR THE DAY - Ineptocracy
Ineptocracy (in-ep-toc’-ra-cy) - a system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of producers.
McDonald's bans mom on clean play-area crusade
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona mother of four has received a hand-delivered letter from a lawyer prohibiting her from setting foot in eight Phoenix-area McDonald's and threatening her with criminal trespassing charges if she did.
Chandler resident Erin Carr-Jordan has been on a national crusade to clean up fast-food play areas, claiming the pathogens she found in them threaten children's health. She is also an Arizona State University Instructor.
Carr-Jordan tells The Arizona Republic the incident she believes led to the lawyer's letter happened during one of her repeated visits to a Gilbert McDonald's. Carr-Jordan alleges she discovered antibiotic-resistant Staph or MRSA, known to cause potentially life-threatening infections in the restaurant's PlayPlace.
A McDonald's spokeswoman in Illinois says the company has and will continue to talk with Carr-Jordan in an effort to address her concerns, but added that recent actions by Carr-Jordan have become disruptive to its employees and customers.
I guess I am lucky, when I was little there were no McDonald's, or ANY restaurants of that type. We played in a dirt backyard, actually used to dare each other to eat ..... "dirt." People just have too much time on their hands, and are too educated. Maybe the fries and the burgers should be of more concern, and remember too, it is easier to give the kids a few bucks and send them to McDonald's than it is to cook a fresh, home cooked dinner for them, assuming that Mom can cook, because she was probably brought up on McDonald's too. I remember a McDonald's sign in Elko, Nevada, years ago, Over a Million Served.
Chandler resident Erin Carr-Jordan has been on a national crusade to clean up fast-food play areas, claiming the pathogens she found in them threaten children's health. She is also an Arizona State University Instructor.
Carr-Jordan tells The Arizona Republic the incident she believes led to the lawyer's letter happened during one of her repeated visits to a Gilbert McDonald's. Carr-Jordan alleges she discovered antibiotic-resistant Staph or MRSA, known to cause potentially life-threatening infections in the restaurant's PlayPlace.
A McDonald's spokeswoman in Illinois says the company has and will continue to talk with Carr-Jordan in an effort to address her concerns, but added that recent actions by Carr-Jordan have become disruptive to its employees and customers.
I guess I am lucky, when I was little there were no McDonald's, or ANY restaurants of that type. We played in a dirt backyard, actually used to dare each other to eat ..... "dirt." People just have too much time on their hands, and are too educated. Maybe the fries and the burgers should be of more concern, and remember too, it is easier to give the kids a few bucks and send them to McDonald's than it is to cook a fresh, home cooked dinner for them, assuming that Mom can cook, because she was probably brought up on McDonald's too. I remember a McDonald's sign in Elko, Nevada, years ago, Over a Million Served.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Candied Ginger Pumpkin Pancakes
2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
2 eggs
1/4 cup toasted pecan halves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
Pecan halves, if desired
Butter, if desired
Maple-flavored syrup, if desired
1 In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, pumpkin pie spice, buttermilk, pumpkin and eggs with whisk or fork until blended. Stir in chopped pecans and ginger.
2 Brush nonstick griddle or nonstick skillet with vegetable oil; heat griddle to 350°F or heat skillet over medium heat.
3 For each pancake, pour 1/4 cup of batter onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook other sides until golden brown. Serve topped with remaining ingredients.
Gingrich calls GOP debate bickering unbecoming
Newt Gingrich says heavy bickering among Republican presidential candidates is a turn-off for Americans already repulsed by Washington political gridlock.
Gingrich tells CBS's "The Early Show" that harsh exchanges between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry at the Las Vegas faceoff were unbecoming.
He says "you have to have some sense of maturity and some sense of seriousness." He adds that "it hurt everybody to have bickering going on the way it was going on in that debate."
Gingrich, who has been unable to pierce the upper tier of Republicans in poll standings, says "the American people deserve a chance to see us act in a mature and responsible way." The former House speaker says he's looking forward to a one-on-one debate early next month in Texas with rival Herman Cain.
On another issue, Gingrich says he understands the frustrations behind the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations but doesn't approve of all the tactics that have been used by the protesters.
Gingrich tells CBS's "The Early Show" that harsh exchanges between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry at the Las Vegas faceoff were unbecoming.
He says "you have to have some sense of maturity and some sense of seriousness." He adds that "it hurt everybody to have bickering going on the way it was going on in that debate."
Gingrich, who has been unable to pierce the upper tier of Republicans in poll standings, says "the American people deserve a chance to see us act in a mature and responsible way." The former House speaker says he's looking forward to a one-on-one debate early next month in Texas with rival Herman Cain.
On another issue, Gingrich says he understands the frustrations behind the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations but doesn't approve of all the tactics that have been used by the protesters.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Andy Rooney hospitalized in serious condition
Andy Rooney, who delivered his last essay on "60 Minutes" three weeks ago, was in the hospital Tuesday after developing serious complications following surgery.
CBS said the 92-year-old writer's condition was stable and, at the request of his family, offered no other information about his medical problems or where he was hospitalized.
The three-time Emmy-winner was a regular presence on television's most popular newsmagazine. Since 1978, "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney" wrapped up the Sunday night program, often with a look at the absurdities of life and language.
Rooney could talk about what was in the news or what was in his closet. One of his Emmy Awards was for an essay about whether there was a real Mrs. Smith behind Mrs. Smith's Pies.
On Oct. 2, he delivered his 1,097th and final essay, saying it was a moment he dreaded.
"I wish I could do this forever. I can't, though," he said.
CBS said the 92-year-old writer's condition was stable and, at the request of his family, offered no other information about his medical problems or where he was hospitalized.
The three-time Emmy-winner was a regular presence on television's most popular newsmagazine. Since 1978, "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney" wrapped up the Sunday night program, often with a look at the absurdities of life and language.
Rooney could talk about what was in the news or what was in his closet. One of his Emmy Awards was for an essay about whether there was a real Mrs. Smith behind Mrs. Smith's Pies.
On Oct. 2, he delivered his 1,097th and final essay, saying it was a moment he dreaded.
"I wish I could do this forever. I can't, though," he said.
This came from a Washington Examiner article and the link is at the bottom. Interesting read if you have time.
An interesting and sensible perspective forwarded by Anchorage furrier Perry Green. It had occurred to me that the media are quiet about problems in Wisconsin, and it makes sense to me that the reason would be that except for an unhappy National Education Association everything is working well. THB
WISCONSIN REBORN
The Democrats and Liberals are keeping really quiet about this. Is There any wonder why Obama stayed away from Wisconsin on his latest Campaign Tour (Listening Tour, Cough! Cough!), even though he was right next door. Wisconsin is the last place they want to talk about, just like New Jersey !
IMPORTANT READ:
This got real quiet as to how it came out. Well, here are the results.
Remember the violent and disgusting demonstrations over Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker doing away with collective bargaining for Teacher's unions? The results are in. Some school districts went from a $400,000 deficit to a $1,500,000 surplus as a result. They are even hiring new teachers, not firing like the Liberals said would happen. Why?
It seems that the insurance company that provided all the "so-called" benefits to the teachers was an insurance company owned and operated by the teacher's union. Since the outfit was guaranteed to get the insurance business from the teachers, and the State had to pay for it (not the teachers) the insurance company was increasing annual costs every single year to become the most expensive insurance company in the state. Then the company was donating millions and millions of dollars to its favorite democrat politicians who, when they got elected, guaranteed to keep funding the union's outrageous costs. In other words, the insurance company was a "pass through" for Wisconsin taxpayer money directly to the democrat politicians.
Nice racket, and this is the racket that is going on in every single State that allows collective bargaining. No wonder the States are taking it away. Now the State of Wisconsin is free to put the insurance contract out for bids and, lo and behold, they have saved so much money it has turned deficits into surplus amounts. As a result, none of the teachers had to be laid off, everyone got a raise, etc., etc., and the taxpayers of Wisconsin don't have to pay more taxes to fund the union's political ambitions.
If you weren't aware of the reasons Gov. Walker was fighting to take away collective bargaining, it gives you an idea of the problem the Republican Party has. Outside of one or two, none of them know how to speak up and explain properly what the problem was. We could sure use a Ronald Reagan now, someone who could explain things for people to understand, since we know that people don't like to read anymore.
Here is the article:
http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/2011/07/wisconsin-schools-buck-union-cut-health-costs
PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND THIS BLOG ON
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
-Thomas Jefferson
An interesting and sensible perspective forwarded by Anchorage furrier Perry Green. It had occurred to me that the media are quiet about problems in Wisconsin, and it makes sense to me that the reason would be that except for an unhappy National Education Association everything is working well. THB
WISCONSIN REBORN
The Democrats and Liberals are keeping really quiet about this. Is There any wonder why Obama stayed away from Wisconsin on his latest Campaign Tour (Listening Tour, Cough! Cough!), even though he was right next door. Wisconsin is the last place they want to talk about, just like New Jersey !
IMPORTANT READ:
This got real quiet as to how it came out. Well, here are the results.
Remember the violent and disgusting demonstrations over Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker doing away with collective bargaining for Teacher's unions? The results are in. Some school districts went from a $400,000 deficit to a $1,500,000 surplus as a result. They are even hiring new teachers, not firing like the Liberals said would happen. Why?
It seems that the insurance company that provided all the "so-called" benefits to the teachers was an insurance company owned and operated by the teacher's union. Since the outfit was guaranteed to get the insurance business from the teachers, and the State had to pay for it (not the teachers) the insurance company was increasing annual costs every single year to become the most expensive insurance company in the state. Then the company was donating millions and millions of dollars to its favorite democrat politicians who, when they got elected, guaranteed to keep funding the union's outrageous costs. In other words, the insurance company was a "pass through" for Wisconsin taxpayer money directly to the democrat politicians.
Nice racket, and this is the racket that is going on in every single State that allows collective bargaining. No wonder the States are taking it away. Now the State of Wisconsin is free to put the insurance contract out for bids and, lo and behold, they have saved so much money it has turned deficits into surplus amounts. As a result, none of the teachers had to be laid off, everyone got a raise, etc., etc., and the taxpayers of Wisconsin don't have to pay more taxes to fund the union's political ambitions.
If you weren't aware of the reasons Gov. Walker was fighting to take away collective bargaining, it gives you an idea of the problem the Republican Party has. Outside of one or two, none of them know how to speak up and explain properly what the problem was. We could sure use a Ronald Reagan now, someone who could explain things for people to understand, since we know that people don't like to read anymore.
Here is the article:
http://washingtonexaminer.com/politics/2011/07/wisconsin-schools-buck-union-cut-health-costs
PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND THIS BLOG ON
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.
-Thomas Jefferson
Monday, October 24, 2011
DANDELION WINE
Found this and thought it was interesting. I had some years ago, took me many hours to drive home, I was on a circular driveway at a neighbors, who lived across the road from us, just kept going around in circles, much to the delight of our neighbors, who just stood and watched.
MAKE AT YOUR OWN RISK ....."A number of inquiries have been received at the Tribune for a receipt how to make dandelion wine. The following is said to be the best method known: Take three quarts dandelion blossoms; put one gallon boiling water on them; let stand 24 hours; strain; add three pounds sugar and let boil one hour; cool and add the peelings and juices of two oranges and two lemons; 1 table spoon yeast; one pint molasses; let stand ten days; then strain and put in jugs and let stand two months; bottle."
Rockville Tribune, April 29, 1919
MAKE AT YOUR OWN RISK ....."A number of inquiries have been received at the Tribune for a receipt how to make dandelion wine. The following is said to be the best method known: Take three quarts dandelion blossoms; put one gallon boiling water on them; let stand 24 hours; strain; add three pounds sugar and let boil one hour; cool and add the peelings and juices of two oranges and two lemons; 1 table spoon yeast; one pint molasses; let stand ten days; then strain and put in jugs and let stand two months; bottle."
Rockville Tribune, April 29, 1919
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Sometimes it DOES take a Rocket Scientist!!
British engineers heard about the gun and were eager to test it on the windshields of their new high speed trains. Arrangements were made, and a gun was sent to the British engineers. When the gun was fired,
the engineers stood shocked as the chicken hurled out of the barrel, crashed into the shatterproof shield, smashed it to smithereens, blasted through the control console, snapped the engineer's back-rest in two, and embedded itself in the back wall of the cabin, like an arrow shot from a bow. The horrified Brits sent NASA the disastrous results of the experiment, along with the designs of the windshield and begged the US scientists for suggestions.
NASA responded with a one-line memo --
"Defrost the chicken!"
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Way to Go - Neat Gal
Amber Miller, of Westchester, Ill., holds her baby at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Ill., Monday Oct. 10, 2011. Miller felt contractions a few minutes after finishing the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and gave birth hours later to a baby daughter.
Friday, October 21, 2011
WOOOOOOOPS!
These contractors are installing the steel pillars in concrete to stop vehicles from parking on the pavement outside a Sports Bar downtown.
They are now in the process of cleaning up at the end of the day and anxious to go home.
How long do you think it will be
before they realize where they parked?
Thursday, October 20, 2011
WAGES - Maybe the answer to the question?
Salary of retired US Presidents .............$450,000 FOR LIFE
Salary of House/Senate members ..........$174,000 FOR LIFE
Salary of Speaker of the House .............$223,500 FOR LIFE
Salary of Majority/Minority Leaders .....$193,400 FOR LIFE
Average salary of a soldier DEPLOYED IN AFGHANISTAN - $38,000
Average income for seniors on SOCIAL SECUR IT Y - $12,000
I think we found where the cuts should be made!
Forward this blog off to your friends, THEY should also know!
A GREAT way to kill some time ..........
This is neat, have NO idea how they did it all ........ GIVE IT A TRY, Amaze yourself ..........
http://www.drawastickman.com/
http://www.drawastickman.com/
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
TOTALLY UNNECESSARY
This was the result of THE GOOD OLD BOY sheriffs department in
MUSKINGUM COUNTY
Zanesville, Ohio
after the pens were open and the animals got out.
WHAT AN ABSOLUTE WASTE
They had been living in that location for a long time.
What was the contingency plan if any of them did get out.
My guess ...........
"SHOOT THE BASTARDS"
I understand that the sheriff did not want them there, anyway.
SOMEONE should assume the blame for this atrocious massacre
and should be held accountable.
Beautiful innocent animals
killed where they stood
because someone let them out.
Please forward this blog to your entire list,
and let's blend our voices together
in PROTEST of this INHUMANE BEHAVIOR.
Jack Hannah, let's hear from YOU.
Did YOU approve of this?
I wonder how may deputies slapped each other on the back, congratulating them on killing another
defenseless animal .......... "Hot damn, I got another one."
"I neever got ter keell so many critters in my whole life, Jethro, wow,
hot damn, bitter than them Ground Hogs."
$3 million luxury camper is a 40′ mobile mansion
The Chevy Corvette car and speedboat hybrid might be the slickest amphibious vehicle on the planet, but when it comes to campers, nothing compares to the luxury the Elemment Palazzo offers. The mere mention of campers and RVs invokes images of cramped living quarters that can house only your essentials. But the Elemment Palazzo with its lavish fixture and ornate designs obliterates that notion completely. As it should, what with a coronary-inducing price tag of $3 million.
Austrian company Marchi Mobile designed Palazzo as part of its Elemment line of luxury vehicles that very visibly displays the trappings of wealth. You'll see in Palazzo what you never thought you'd see inside an RV. Master bedroom with an adjoining bathroom? Check. Leather interior? Check. Rainfall shower, fireplace, and 40" TVs? Check, check, check.
The 20-ton Palazzo can reach speeds of 93 mph, and uses 20% less fuel than vehicles of comparable size due to its aerodynamic design. The designers at Marchi Mobile say Palazzo is completely customizable, and if you have more money to spare, they'd welcome any outrageous modifications, going as far as to cover it in diamonds.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
AND HE WANTS TO BE RE-ELECTED!
I am posting this information because it is something I think all voters should SERIOUSLY read and consider. I think many voters are living under a "veil" and ignore these incidents, and overlook them. The expression, "like water off a ducks back," comes to mind. The below are ALL incidents that happened ................ think about it!
An old West Virginia Hillbilly saying: “You cannot clear the water in the pond, until you get the pigs out of the creek.”
If any other of our presidents had doubled the national debt, which had taken more than two centuries to accumulate, in one year, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had then proposed to double the debt again within 10 years, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had criticized a state law that he admitted he never even read, would you think that he is just an Ignorant Hot Head?
If any other of our presidents joined the country of Mexico and sued a state in the United States to force that state to continue to allow illegal immigration, would you question his patriotism and wonder whose side he was on?
If any other of our presidents had pronounced the Marine Corps Like Marine Corpse, would you think him an idiot?
If any other of our presidents had put 87,000 workers out of work by arbitrarily placing a moratorium on offshore oil drilling on companies that have one of the best safety records of any industry because one foreign company had an accident, would you have agreed?
If any other of our presidents had used a forged document as the basis of the moratorium that would render 87,000 American workers unemployed would you support him?
If any other of our presidents had been the first president to need a Teleprompter installed to be able to get through a press conference, would you have laughed and said this is more proof of how inept he is on his own and is really controlled by smarter men behind the scenes?
If any other of our presidents had spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to take his First Lady to a play in NYC, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had reduced your retirement plan holdings of GM stock by 90% and given the unions a majority stake in GM, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had made a joke at the expense of the Special Olympics, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had given Gordon Brown a set of inexpensive and incorrectly formatted DVDs, when Gordon Brown had given him a thoughtful and historically significant gift, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had given the Queen of England an iPod containing videos of his speeches, would you have thought it a proud moment for America?!
And then
Obama returns the Churchill Bust to England: British Press sees snub.
If any other of our presidents had bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had visited Austria and made reference to the nonexistent "Austrian language," would you have brushed it off as a minor slip?
If any other of our presidents had filled his cabinet and circle of advisers with people who cannot seem to keep current in their income taxes, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had stated that there were 57 states in the United States, wouldn't you have had second thoughts about his capabilities?
If any other of our presidents would have flown all the way to Denmark to make a five minute speech about how the Olympics would benefit him walking out his front door in his home town, would you not have thought he was a self-important, conceited, egotistical jerk?
If any other of our presidents had been so Spanish illiterate as to refer to "Cinco de Cuatro" in front of the Mexican ambassador when it was the 5th of May (Cinco de Mayo), and continued to flub it when he tried again, wouldn't you have winced in embarrassment?
If any other of our presidents had burned 9,000 gallons of jet fuel to go plant a single tree on Earth Day, would you have concluded he's a hypocrite?
If any other of our presidents administrations had okayed Air Force One flying low over millions of people followed by a jet fighter in downtown Manhattan causing widespread panic, would you have wondered whether they actually get what happened on 9-11?
If any other of our presidents had failed to send relief aid to flood victims throughout the Midwest with more people killed or made homeless than in New Orleans, would you want it made into a major ongoing political issue with claims of racism and incompetence?
If any other of our presidents had created the position of 32 Czars who report directly to him, bypassing the House and Senate on much of what is happening in America, would you have ever approved?
If any other of our presidents had ordered the firing of the CEO of a major corporation, even though he had no constitutional authority to do so, would you have approved?
So, tell me again, what is it about Obama that makes him so brilliant and impressive?
Can't think of anything? Don't worry. He's done all this in 24 months – you have 14 to come up with an answer.
Every statement and action in this email is factual and directly attributable to Barack Hussein Obama.
Every bumble is a matter of record and completely verifiable.
An old West Virginia Hillbilly saying: “You cannot clear the water in the pond, until you get the pigs out of the creek.”
SOME OF YOU MAY APPRECIATE THIS AND SOME OF YOU MAY NOT
If any other of our presidents had doubled the national debt, which had taken more than two centuries to accumulate, in one year, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had then proposed to double the debt again within 10 years, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had criticized a state law that he admitted he never even read, would you think that he is just an Ignorant Hot Head?
If any other of our presidents joined the country of Mexico and sued a state in the United States to force that state to continue to allow illegal immigration, would you question his patriotism and wonder whose side he was on?
If any other of our presidents had pronounced the Marine Corps Like Marine Corpse, would you think him an idiot?
If any other of our presidents had put 87,000 workers out of work by arbitrarily placing a moratorium on offshore oil drilling on companies that have one of the best safety records of any industry because one foreign company had an accident, would you have agreed?
If any other of our presidents had used a forged document as the basis of the moratorium that would render 87,000 American workers unemployed would you support him?
If any other of our presidents had been the first president to need a Teleprompter installed to be able to get through a press conference, would you have laughed and said this is more proof of how inept he is on his own and is really controlled by smarter men behind the scenes?
If any other of our presidents had spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to take his First Lady to a play in NYC, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had reduced your retirement plan holdings of GM stock by 90% and given the unions a majority stake in GM, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had made a joke at the expense of the Special Olympics, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had given Gordon Brown a set of inexpensive and incorrectly formatted DVDs, when Gordon Brown had given him a thoughtful and historically significant gift, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had given the Queen of England an iPod containing videos of his speeches, would you have thought it a proud moment for America?!
And then
Obama returns the Churchill Bust to England: British Press sees snub.
If any other of our presidents had bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had visited Austria and made reference to the nonexistent "Austrian language," would you have brushed it off as a minor slip?
If any other of our presidents had filled his cabinet and circle of advisers with people who cannot seem to keep current in their income taxes, would you have approved?
If any other of our presidents had stated that there were 57 states in the United States, wouldn't you have had second thoughts about his capabilities?
If any other of our presidents would have flown all the way to Denmark to make a five minute speech about how the Olympics would benefit him walking out his front door in his home town, would you not have thought he was a self-important, conceited, egotistical jerk?
If any other of our presidents had been so Spanish illiterate as to refer to "Cinco de Cuatro" in front of the Mexican ambassador when it was the 5th of May (Cinco de Mayo), and continued to flub it when he tried again, wouldn't you have winced in embarrassment?
If any other of our presidents had burned 9,000 gallons of jet fuel to go plant a single tree on Earth Day, would you have concluded he's a hypocrite?
If any other of our presidents administrations had okayed Air Force One flying low over millions of people followed by a jet fighter in downtown Manhattan causing widespread panic, would you have wondered whether they actually get what happened on 9-11?
If any other of our presidents had failed to send relief aid to flood victims throughout the Midwest with more people killed or made homeless than in New Orleans, would you want it made into a major ongoing political issue with claims of racism and incompetence?
If any other of our presidents had created the position of 32 Czars who report directly to him, bypassing the House and Senate on much of what is happening in America, would you have ever approved?
If any other of our presidents had ordered the firing of the CEO of a major corporation, even though he had no constitutional authority to do so, would you have approved?
So, tell me again, what is it about Obama that makes him so brilliant and impressive?
Can't think of anything? Don't worry. He's done all this in 24 months – you have 14 to come up with an answer.
Every statement and action in this email is factual and directly attributable to Barack Hussein Obama.
Every bumble is a matter of record and completely verifiable.
THE FENCE
Which side of the fence?
If you ever wondered which side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test!
If a Republican doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one.
If a Democrat doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.
If a Republican is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat.
If a Democrat is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.
If a Republican is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.
If a Democrat is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.
If a Republican is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
A Democrat wonders who is going to take care of him.
If a Republican doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels.
Democrat's demand that those they don't like be shut down.
If a Republican is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church.
A Democrat non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced.
If a Republican decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it..
A Democrat demands that the rest of us pay for his.
If a Republican reads this blog, he'll forward it so his friends can have a good laugh.
A Democrat will delete it because he's "offended."
My Table under the window, next to my chair
It's morning, nice and quiet, "Easy Listening" music coming out of the TV, my U.S. Navy coffee cup nearby, working on my second cup, glancing occasionally at the table next to my chair. I have a lifetime of memories on the table, that my Dad make. He made it with a glass top, and a drawer under that, so you see everything in the drawer, that he made near the top.
All the "treasurers" should be in the drawer they don't collect dust, but I have they on top where they are readily visible for me to glance at.
A small photograph of my Mom and Dad, it was one of Mom's favorites, next to that, a photo of my Brother, Dean Shannon Dooley. We were about twelve years apart, so we were never really close fiends, he was always many steps ahead of me. He has always been my "hero" though.
A number of birthday cards, an old tintype of Caleb Dooley, my Grandfather, some things from Brad and Bernie, some things from Melissa, my daughter, a small wood carving from the 40's, purchased in Canada on a trip there, some souvenirs of my Dad and Caleb medals and things.
Also a pair of dice from the Nevada Club, along with a $5 chip from there, could be one that I handled back in the 50's.
My bottle of Dr. Franks, I use it a few times a day, seems to work on my arthritis, and under that bottle my magnets. When I get an ache or a sore spot, I use a magnet, and it goes away in a short time. Hey, it works for me, and there are many people who I suggested those remedy's to, and they have often thanked me.
My Mom always referred to things like those as her "treasures" and these certainly are to me.
In a brief glance I can go from the Civil war, to today, and all that happened in between.
Quiet time, so much "noise" in the world, nice to spend some "quiet" time, with t table full of memories.
All the "treasurers" should be in the drawer they don't collect dust, but I have they on top where they are readily visible for me to glance at.
A small photograph of my Mom and Dad, it was one of Mom's favorites, next to that, a photo of my Brother, Dean Shannon Dooley. We were about twelve years apart, so we were never really close fiends, he was always many steps ahead of me. He has always been my "hero" though.
A number of birthday cards, an old tintype of Caleb Dooley, my Grandfather, some things from Brad and Bernie, some things from Melissa, my daughter, a small wood carving from the 40's, purchased in Canada on a trip there, some souvenirs of my Dad and Caleb medals and things.
Also a pair of dice from the Nevada Club, along with a $5 chip from there, could be one that I handled back in the 50's.
My bottle of Dr. Franks, I use it a few times a day, seems to work on my arthritis, and under that bottle my magnets. When I get an ache or a sore spot, I use a magnet, and it goes away in a short time. Hey, it works for me, and there are many people who I suggested those remedy's to, and they have often thanked me.
My Mom always referred to things like those as her "treasures" and these certainly are to me.
In a brief glance I can go from the Civil war, to today, and all that happened in between.
Quiet time, so much "noise" in the world, nice to spend some "quiet" time, with t table full of memories.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Political Humor
"Even after the Super Bowl victory of the New Orleans Saints, I have noticed a large number of people implying with bad jokes that Cajuns ain't smart.
I would like to state for the record that I disagree with that assessment.
Anybody that would build a city 5 feet below sea level in a hurricane zone and fill it with Democrats that can't swim is a damn genius."
I would like to state for the record that I disagree with that assessment.
Anybody that would build a city 5 feet below sea level in a hurricane zone and fill it with Democrats that can't swim is a damn genius."
Direct Quote from "Larry, the Cable Guy"
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Could this be part of Obama's Back To Work Program?
Shocker: Some “Occupy” Protesters Being Paid
Rob Port • October 7, 2011
Unions regularly pay non-union people to picket for them, which is something I’ve always found kind of odd. If the unions are passionate about their issues, why don’t the workers protest themselves? And it’s a bit misleading. When most of us see protesters we assume that they’re people who believe in the slogans they’re chanting and writing on signs, not people who are only carrying the signs and chanting the slogans because they’re getting paid.
It’s a sort of astroturfing. Political operatives paying to create the appearance of grassroots activism in the absence of actual grassroots activism.
Now it appears as though some of the same thing has been going on at the “Occupy” protests. At least in one instance, anyway, but it’s an egregious one. Apparently the Hispanic protesters carrying the signs couldn’t even read the signs they were carrying.
A liberal organizer told the Daily Caller on Thursday afternoon that he paid some Hispanics to attend “Occupy DC” protests happening in the nation’s capital. …
One group of about ten Hispanic protesters marched behind a Caucasian individual from the DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting rent control in Washington, D.C.
Asked why they were there, some Hispanic protesters holding up English protest signs could not articulate what their signs said.
Interviewed in Spanish, the protesters told conflicting stories about how their group was organized. Some said it was organized at their church, and that they were there as volunteers. Others, however, referred to the man from the DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition — the only Caucasian in the group — as their “boss.”
TheDC asked that organizer whether he was paying the group to attend the protest, and he conceded that some protesters “aren’t” volunteers.
I might feel differently about these protesters getting paid if they at least knew why it was they were protesting.
Of course, I’m not even very sure that the protesters at these events who aren’t getting paid know why they’re protesting beyond some vague sense of anger at “corporations” and “the rich,” etc., etc.
Rob Port • October 7, 2011
Unions regularly pay non-union people to picket for them, which is something I’ve always found kind of odd. If the unions are passionate about their issues, why don’t the workers protest themselves? And it’s a bit misleading. When most of us see protesters we assume that they’re people who believe in the slogans they’re chanting and writing on signs, not people who are only carrying the signs and chanting the slogans because they’re getting paid.
It’s a sort of astroturfing. Political operatives paying to create the appearance of grassroots activism in the absence of actual grassroots activism.
Now it appears as though some of the same thing has been going on at the “Occupy” protests. At least in one instance, anyway, but it’s an egregious one. Apparently the Hispanic protesters carrying the signs couldn’t even read the signs they were carrying.
A liberal organizer told the Daily Caller on Thursday afternoon that he paid some Hispanics to attend “Occupy DC” protests happening in the nation’s capital. …
One group of about ten Hispanic protesters marched behind a Caucasian individual from the DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting rent control in Washington, D.C.
Asked why they were there, some Hispanic protesters holding up English protest signs could not articulate what their signs said.
Interviewed in Spanish, the protesters told conflicting stories about how their group was organized. Some said it was organized at their church, and that they were there as volunteers. Others, however, referred to the man from the DC Tenants Advocacy Coalition — the only Caucasian in the group — as their “boss.”
TheDC asked that organizer whether he was paying the group to attend the protest, and he conceded that some protesters “aren’t” volunteers.
I might feel differently about these protesters getting paid if they at least knew why it was they were protesting.
Of course, I’m not even very sure that the protesters at these events who aren’t getting paid know why they’re protesting beyond some vague sense of anger at “corporations” and “the rich,” etc., etc.
WOW!!!!!!!
I don't know how many watched it, I started watching the Indy Car race from Las Vegas today. Not to far into the race there was a horrendous wreck, cars flying everywhere, cars on fire, debris flying everywhere, fifteen cars were involved. There was an hour or so delay, I had to leave to pick Marilyn up, got home in time to hear that one driver was killed. The race was go be cancelled. The remaining drivers would do five laps, in a tribute to Dan Wheldon, the popular, two-time Indy 500 winner.
All of the remaining crews, owners and spectators stood silently, heads bowed, as the cars slowly rounded the track. Amazing grace was playing in the background. I must admit, I teared up, it was about as emotional a sports related moment that I can remember.
I don't know how the drivers did it with tears in their eyes.
Years ago I was an avid fan and spent a lot of time at the old Funks Speedway in Dayton, Ohio. That was the days of open wheels, leather crash helmets, not too many precautions. I saw a popular local driver, "Grandpappy" Booker, killed in a wreck, on the back stretch in site of all, his car flipped and there wasn't much doubt about the outcome. I was there for another fatal wreck, he was a popular driver, not sure of his name, so won't mention one, that could be wrong. There were often deaths in those days, they were just a part of the sport.
"LAS VEGAS -- Dan Wheldon, who moved to the United States from his native England with hopes of winning the Indianapolis 500 and went on to prevail at his sport's most famed race twice, died Sunday after a massive, fiery wreck at the Las Vegas Indy 300.
He was 33.
Wheldon, who won the Indy 500 for the second time this May, won 16 times in his IndyCar career and was the series champion in 2005. He was airlifted from the Las Vegas track at 1:19 p.m. local time Sunday and taken to a nearby hospital, becoming the first IndyCar driver to die on the track since rookie Paul Dana was killed in practice on the morning of race day at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2006.
As word began to spread that his injuries were fatal, those at the track could not control their tears. Television cameras captured Ashley Judd, the wife of IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti, dabbing at her eyes shortly before the official word came.
The remainder of the race was canceled. Drivers solemnly returned to the track for a five-lap tribute to Wheldon, almost all of them hiding their eyes behind dark sunglasses after being told their colleague was gone. As Roger Penske met with his team trackside and other drivers simply hugged those around them, IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard made the announcement of Wheldon's death.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today," Bernard said.
When drivers returned to the track, Wheldon's No. 77 was the only one on the towering scoreboard. Franchitti sobbed uncontrollably as he got back into his car for the tribute laps. Over speakers at the track, the song "Danny Boy" blared, followed by "Amazing Grace" as hundreds of crew workers from each team stood solemnly.
"WOW, it really got to me."
Friday, October 14, 2011
10 Poorest Cities in America
I have seen this before, but it is always a GOOD read, and food for thought
VERY INTERESTING READ ALL THE WAY TO THE END....
10 Poorest Cities in America and how did it happen
City, State, % of People Below the Poverty Level
1. Detroit , MI
32.5%
2. Buffalo , NY
29.9%
3. Cincinnati , OH
27.8%
4. Cleveland , OH
27.0%
5. Miami , FL
26.9%
5. St. Louis , MO
26.8%
7. El Paso , TX
26.4%
8. Milwaukee , WI
26.2%
9. Philadelphia , PA
25.1%
10. Newark , NJ
24.2%
U.S. Census Bureau,
2006 American Community Survey, August 2007
What do the top ten cities (over 250,000) with the highest poverty rate all have in common?
Detroit, MI
hasn't elected a Republican Mayor since 1961
Buffalo, NY (2nd)
hasn't elected one since 1954
Cincinnati, OH - (3rd)...
since 1984
Cleveland, OH - (4th)...
since 1989
Miami, FL - (5th)
has never had a Republican mayor
St. Louis, MO - (6th)...
since 1949
El Paso, TX - (7th)
has never had a Republican mayor
Milwaukee , WI - (8th)...
since 1908
Philadelphia, PA - (9th)...
since 1952
Newark, NJ - (10th)...
since 1907.
It is the poor who habitually elect Democrats ..... yet they are still POOR.
"You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves."
Abraham Lincoln
Thursday, October 13, 2011
When the Music Stopped...
This is written from a Chaplain in Iraq :
I recently attended a showing of 'Superman 3' here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium that we use for movies as well as memorial services and other large gatherings.
As is the custom at all military bases, we stood to attention when The National Anthem began before the main feature.
All was going well until three-quarters of the way through
The National Anthem, the music stopped.
Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-to-22-year-old's back in the States? I imagine that there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a few rude comments, and everyone would sit down and yell for the movie to begin. Of course, that is, only if they had stood for The National Anthem in the first place.
Here in Iraq 1,000 soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed forward. The music started again, and the soldiers continued to quietly stand at attention. Again, though, at the same point, the music stopped. What would you expect 1,000 soldiers standing at attention to do?? Frankly, I expected some laughter, and everyone would eventually sit down and wait for the movie to start.
No!!. . . You could have heard a pin drop while every soldier continued to stand at attention.
Suddenly, there was a lone voice from the front of the auditorium, then a dozen voices, and soon the room was filled with the voices of a thousand soldiers, finishing where the recording left off:
"And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave, o'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave."
It was the most inspiring moment I have had in Iraq , and I wanted you to know what kind of U.S. Soldiers are serving you! Remember them as they fight for us!
Pass this blog along as a reminder to others to be ever in prayer for all our soldiers serving us here at home and abroad. Many have already paid the ultimate price.
Written by Chaplain Jim Higgins, LSA Anaconda is at the Ballad Airport in Iraq , north of Baghdad .
Please share only if you are so inclined. God Bless America and all of our troops serving throughout he world.
The Quote of the Decade:
“The fact that we are here today to debate raising America 's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure.
It is a sign that the US Government cannot pay its own bills.
It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies.
Increasing America 's debt weakens us domestically and internationally.
Leadership means that, "the buck stops here.'
Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren.
America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership.
Americans deserve better.”
Americans deserve better.”
~ Senator Barack H. Obama, March 2006!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Shortages Lead Doctors To Ration Critical Drugs
by Richard Knox
October 3, 2011
Drug shortages mean a growing number of Americans aren't getting the medications they need. That's causing drug companies and doctors to ration available medications in some cases.
"We're now at 213 shortages for this year," says Erin Fox of the University of Utah, who tracks national drug shortages. "That surpasses last year's total of 211. And it doesn't seem like there's an end in sight."
The shortages involve a wide range of medications: cancer chemotherapy agents, anesthetics, antibiotics, electrolytes needed for nutrient solutions, and dozens more. One drug currently in short supply is used in critically ill patients to bring down soaring blood pressure.
"We know this is a dire public health situation," Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Howard Koh told NPR, "and there have been delays in care."
According to those who are tracking drug shortages, there have been more than delays. Some patients have died.
That's what the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists found when they did an anonymous survey of members. Last week the Associated Press reported that at least 15 people have died as a result of drug shortages.
And last spring, nine Alabama patients died and 10 others got seriously ill after getting bacteria-contaminated intravenous feeding solutions made by local pharmacies. In a report on that episode, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices notes that hospitals are relying more on such "batch" suppliers "due to an unprecedented escalation in shortages" of IV nutrient fluids from pharmaceutical companies.
October 3, 2011
Drug shortages mean a growing number of Americans aren't getting the medications they need. That's causing drug companies and doctors to ration available medications in some cases.
"We're now at 213 shortages for this year," says Erin Fox of the University of Utah, who tracks national drug shortages. "That surpasses last year's total of 211. And it doesn't seem like there's an end in sight."
The shortages involve a wide range of medications: cancer chemotherapy agents, anesthetics, antibiotics, electrolytes needed for nutrient solutions, and dozens more. One drug currently in short supply is used in critically ill patients to bring down soaring blood pressure.
"We know this is a dire public health situation," Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Howard Koh told NPR, "and there have been delays in care."
According to those who are tracking drug shortages, there have been more than delays. Some patients have died.
That's what the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists found when they did an anonymous survey of members. Last week the Associated Press reported that at least 15 people have died as a result of drug shortages.
And last spring, nine Alabama patients died and 10 others got seriously ill after getting bacteria-contaminated intravenous feeding solutions made by local pharmacies. In a report on that episode, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices notes that hospitals are relying more on such "batch" suppliers "due to an unprecedented escalation in shortages" of IV nutrient fluids from pharmaceutical companies.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Veterans call for resignations, impeachments in Washington
Back quite a few years ago when the American people were suffering under a despot called King George III they drew up a list of his offenses and told him they were not going to allow his government by fiat to be “destructive” any longer.
In the Declaration of Independence, they cited such problems as his refusal to allow beneficial and necessary laws, his obstruction of justice by manipulating the judiciary, his erection of “a multitude of new offices,” his disruption of trade and his preventing the laws adopted by local legislatures from addressing problems.
The Revolutionary War resulted.
Now, the Veteran Defenders of America,a group that involves such luminaries as Maj. Gen. Paul E. Vallely, is pointing out a similar list of offenses.
Only this document, “A Declaration to Restore the Constitutional Republic,” is addressed to the people.
In it, officials with Veteran Defenders note that the America people now have a strategic leader, President Obama, who “has questionable allegiance” and has “wreaked economic tyranny on the American people.” He also destroyed accepted administrative processes with 32 czars, doubled the national debt in one year, sided with Mexico against the American people, is demanding new taxes, subverted the nation’s immigration laws, forcibly took control of private economic interests, is targeting charities and churches for penalties and has advocated for a mosque “bankrolled by terrorist sympathizers” while refusing to defend the nation’s own laws.
This time, however, they just want his resignation, and those of his friends.
In the Declaration of Independence, they cited such problems as his refusal to allow beneficial and necessary laws, his obstruction of justice by manipulating the judiciary, his erection of “a multitude of new offices,” his disruption of trade and his preventing the laws adopted by local legislatures from addressing problems.
The Revolutionary War resulted.
Now, the Veteran Defenders of America,a group that involves such luminaries as Maj. Gen. Paul E. Vallely, is pointing out a similar list of offenses.
Only this document, “A Declaration to Restore the Constitutional Republic,” is addressed to the people.
In it, officials with Veteran Defenders note that the America people now have a strategic leader, President Obama, who “has questionable allegiance” and has “wreaked economic tyranny on the American people.” He also destroyed accepted administrative processes with 32 czars, doubled the national debt in one year, sided with Mexico against the American people, is demanding new taxes, subverted the nation’s immigration laws, forcibly took control of private economic interests, is targeting charities and churches for penalties and has advocated for a mosque “bankrolled by terrorist sympathizers” while refusing to defend the nation’s own laws.
This time, however, they just want his resignation, and those of his friends.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
A great story - maybe there is some hope for the future
Brianna Amat, the first female to play on Pinckney High School's varsity football team, kicked a 31-yard game-winning field goal on Friday and was crowned homecoming queen during the game,
Amat was already a soccer star at Pinckney High. She told her soccer coach she wanted to kick footballs as well. Head football coach Dan Burholder was impressed, so he put her on the team. Friday night was Amat's biggest game against Grand Blanc, who was ranked No. 7 in the state.
Amat got a note at halftime telling her to come out of the locker room. To her surprise, she was crowned homecoming queen during the game.
With five minutes to play in the third quarter, facing a fourth and goal, Burkholder called Amat to attempt a 31-yard field goal -- a career-best distance. Amat made the kick, sending Pinckney to a 9-7 win over Grand Blanc. The crowd went nuts, but Amat says she only heard silence because she was so focused on the game. Amat plans to attend Western Michigan University and major in business advertising.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Hank Williams Jr. equates Obama to Hitler, loses gig with 'Monday Night Football
During an interview of the Fox News morning show "Fox & Friends," country singer Hank Williams Jr. talked himself right out of his job by equating President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler. ESPN announced late Monday (Oct. 3) that it will no longer use Williams to say his "Monday Night Football" catchphrase "Are you ready for some football?"
The trouble began earlier on Monday when Williams was talking with host Gretchen Carlson about the current political landscape. This quickly resulted in a discussion of the June 18 "Golf Summit," when President Obama and Speaker John Boehner discussed the debt crisis over a game of golf. That's when Williams lost it.
"That was one of the biggest political mistakes ever...That'd be like Hitler playing golf with [Israeli Prime Minister] Netanyahu," Williams says.
When Carlson gave Williams an opportunity to amend his statement, the country music artist didn't back down at all.
"You used the name of one of the most hated people in all of the world to describe, I think, the President," Carlson says.
"That is true. But I'm telling you like it is," Williams responds.
ESPN did not wait to dump Williams. In a statement, the network says, "While Hank Williams Jr. is not an ESPN employee, we recognize he is closely linked to our company through the opening to 'Monday Night Football.' We are extremely disappointed with his comments, and as a result have decided to pull the open from tonight's telecast."
The trouble began earlier on Monday when Williams was talking with host Gretchen Carlson about the current political landscape. This quickly resulted in a discussion of the June 18 "Golf Summit," when President Obama and Speaker John Boehner discussed the debt crisis over a game of golf. That's when Williams lost it.
"That was one of the biggest political mistakes ever...That'd be like Hitler playing golf with [Israeli Prime Minister] Netanyahu," Williams says.
When Carlson gave Williams an opportunity to amend his statement, the country music artist didn't back down at all.
"You used the name of one of the most hated people in all of the world to describe, I think, the President," Carlson says.
"That is true. But I'm telling you like it is," Williams responds.
ESPN did not wait to dump Williams. In a statement, the network says, "While Hank Williams Jr. is not an ESPN employee, we recognize he is closely linked to our company through the opening to 'Monday Night Football.' We are extremely disappointed with his comments, and as a result have decided to pull the open from tonight's telecast."
Some Political Humor
A pretty little girl named Suzy was standing on the sidewalk in front of her home. Next to her was a basket containing a number of tiny creatures; in her hand was a sign announcing FREE KITTENS.
Suddenly a line of big black cars pulled up beside her. Out of the lead car stepped a tall, grinning man.
"Hi there little girl, I'm President Obama. What do you have in the basket?" he asked.
"Kittens," little Suzy said.
"How old are they?" asked Obama.
Suzy replied, "They're so young, their eyes aren't even open yet."
"And what kind of kittens are they?"
"Democrats," answered Suzy with a smile.
Obama was delighted. As soon as he returned to his car, he called his PR chief and told him about the little girl and the kittens.
Recognizing the perfect photo op, the two men agreed that the president should return the next day; and in front of the assembled media, have the girl talk about her discerning kittens.
So the next day, Suzy was again standing on the sidewalk with her basket of "FREE KITTENS," when another motorcade pulled up, this time followed by vans from ABC, NBC, CBS and CNN. Cameras and audio equipment were quickly set up, then Obama got out of his limo and walked over to little Suzy.
"Hello, again," he said, "I'd love it if you would tell all my friends out there what kind of kittens you're giving away."
"Yes sir," Suzy said. "They're Republicans."
Taken by surprise, the president stammered, "But...but...yesterday, you told me they were DEMOCRATS."
Little Suzy smiled and said, "I know. But today, they have their eyes open."
Suddenly a line of big black cars pulled up beside her. Out of the lead car stepped a tall, grinning man.
"Hi there little girl, I'm President Obama. What do you have in the basket?" he asked.
"Kittens," little Suzy said.
"How old are they?" asked Obama.
Suzy replied, "They're so young, their eyes aren't even open yet."
"And what kind of kittens are they?"
"Democrats," answered Suzy with a smile.
Obama was delighted. As soon as he returned to his car, he called his PR chief and told him about the little girl and the kittens.
Recognizing the perfect photo op, the two men agreed that the president should return the next day; and in front of the assembled media, have the girl talk about her discerning kittens.
So the next day, Suzy was again standing on the sidewalk with her basket of "FREE KITTENS," when another motorcade pulled up, this time followed by vans from ABC, NBC, CBS and CNN. Cameras and audio equipment were quickly set up, then Obama got out of his limo and walked over to little Suzy.
"Hello, again," he said, "I'd love it if you would tell all my friends out there what kind of kittens you're giving away."
"Yes sir," Suzy said. "They're Republicans."
Taken by surprise, the president stammered, "But...but...yesterday, you told me they were DEMOCRATS."
Little Suzy smiled and said, "I know. But today, they have their eyes open."
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Bald Eagle Lands on Grave at US Military Cemetery
Ruch, a veteran of World War II, was a US Army marksman who served in the Aleutian Islands and earned a Bronze Star.
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