Breast Cancer Petition - It's legit. Mastectomy Bill in Congress Breast Cancer Hospitalization Bill - Important legislation for all women. There's a bill called the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act which will require insurance companies to cover a minimum 48-hour hospital stay for patients undergoing a mastectomy. It's about eliminating the … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Petition – Mastectomy Bill in Congress
Decisions Decisions
What should be bought: A new computer? New living room furniture? I think; for the first time, that I'm going to have to go for the furniture. The furniture is almost 8 years old and is *seriously* beat up. It is also hated by all of us. Most uncomfortable to park oneself on. On the other hand; while the computer is only a couple of years old; it has been worked on, … [Read more...] about Decisions Decisions
Smoking in the workplace – or at home
Wolf Blitzer report tonight talks about a company in Michigan that is requiring all employees to quit smoking. Random testing applies..Weyco is the company. Well, my aunt fanny. I'll be damned if I let any company tell me what I can do outside of office hours. It's bad enough you can't smoke in most places at work; but at home? Ha. The only way I would do it is if they were … [Read more...] about Smoking in the workplace – or at home
Filibuster
Just so I know what it means Filibuster: term used to designate obstructionist tactics in legislative assemblies. It has particular reference to the U.S. Senate, where the tradition of unlimited debate is very strong. It was not until 1917 that the Senate provided for cloture (i.e., the ending of the debate) by a vote of two thirds of the Senators present. Yet, despite … [Read more...] about Filibuster
Girl Scout cookie varieties
Bring em on! The flavors are: dosidos - chocolate covered peanut butter ones tagalones- peanut butter 'sandwiches' thin mints - obvious somoas - chocolate/coconut all abouts - shortbread with chocolate layer at the bottom lemon coolers - lemon flavored, sugar coated ones double dutch - chocolate ones trefoils - shortbread ones They are $3.50 per box. … [Read more...] about Girl Scout cookie varieties