November 30, 2007
Journalists still don't get it
" Americans are divided over many issues relating to illegal immigration. But almost everyone agrees that illegal aliens who commit violent crimes should be deported."
Uh, this is no different than.. " Americans are divided over many issues relating to bank robbers. But almost everyone agrees that bank robbers who commit violent robberies should be put in jail."
Illegal Alien means YOUR BREAKING OUR LAWS, why are we waiting for them to commit MORE crimes before deporting???
Stupid, Stupid, Stupid, Argghh.... *slams head on desk*
Overnight shift to be classified as 'probable' cancer cause
Next month, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the cancer arm of the World Health Organization, will add overnight shift work as a probable carcinogen.
I can see night sift making even more money now, shift diff + hazard pay.
November 26, 2007
Rolling in cash
All Linda Katz had to do was step outside of her house to make thousands on the Internet. Now the Midwestern entrepreneur is building a business selling a piece of the old west online: tumbleweeds.
By KEVIN SITES
Linda started her online business, the Prairie Tumbleweed Farm, as a joke. It was 1994 and she wanted to teach herself how to design a website. Since she lived on the prairie in southwest Kansas, where rolling tumbleweeds are sometimes the only dynamic feature of an endless flat horizon, she invented a farm that sold tumbleweeds, listing prices at $15 for a small one, $20 for a medium and $25 for large.
http://potw.news.yahoo.com/
**This was too funny NOT to post. Kuddos to her! It's amazing how a joke can turn into some pretty decent cash! Be sure to check out her website at the prairietumbleweedfarm. Unfortunately my computer won't connect to it right now (Gee, there's news) but I'm going to try again later. I've got to see this website.:-)**
November 11, 2007
Veterans Day
We here at muddysmind would like to take this time to thank all of our brave men and women in the armed forces all over the world who answer the call of duty and serve with honor and dignity. Muddy and I firmly believe that without these men and women - past and present - we would NOT have the daily freedoms that we sometimes thank God for but usually take for granted every day.
There is no way Muddy and I could possibly thank each and every individual of our armed forces personally BUT we can take this time to name a few who are - and will forever be - near and dear to our hearts:
- Skywalker - our favorite Marine
- Cwilli - our favorite retired Marine
- Richard - my cousin and a proud member of the United States Air Force
- Skywalker's grandfather
- My own grandfather
- Muddy's great uncle
We love you all and thank you deeply and sincerely. You and your service to our country will never be forgotten.
November 08, 2007
Why Washington is dooming us all
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While watching CSPAN today (or rather while having it on in the background while working) I caught a glimpse of what is wrong with Washington D.C. and why those morons are dooming us all.
My head is going to explode!! Glenn I need duct tape now!
November 07, 2007
Cancer Patient Denied ‘Wonder Drug’
A man given 12 months to live is at the centre of Oxfordshire's latest health postcode lottery' case after being denied drugs which could prolong his life.
Kidney cancer sufferer Stephen Dallison, of Iffley Road, East Oxford, has been told that more clinical evidence is needed to support his case, before he can receive Sunitinib, which costs £2,500 a month.
The 33-year-old said: "I've been given approximately a year to live and this drug has been shown to extend life.
"It's not a cure, but it can prolong your life by months, even years, and you can have a much better quality of life while using it."
http://www.oxfordmail.net/news/headlines/
display.var.1780901.0.cancer_patient_denied_wonder_drug.php
**My sister sent me this link yesterday. This is simply appalling! Yes, I understand that according to this article, this drug may only give him a few extra months. BUT it could also give him extra YEARS! By THAT time (a few months OR years) - no telling WHAT other treatments may be on the market to help him better. As a Christian, I value ALL life. Born and the unborn - man and animal alike....but come on! We treat DOGS better than we're treating this man and others like him. This is not the first time someone has basically got down on their hands and knees *begging* their government for medication/medical help so that they may live and unfortunatley, it won't be the last. Please pray for this man and others like him so they may recieve the help they need to just live. Btw....I believe (though not sure) that his appeal has been denied so if you're in England please contact whoever you can (if you can) to help further this man's fight.**