My husband had his spinal fusion done yesterday, but we'll still be in the hospital until probably Wednesday or Thursday. Surgery went fine yesterday, although the 3 hour surgery took 4 hours and the 45 min recovery time took 1 1/2 hours. The doctor/surgeon came out after his surgery and told my mother-in-law and I that the surgery went well, but there was a blood vessel that wouldn't quit bleeding. Most people who go through this surgery lose about 200-250 mililiters of blood, but Ray lost 850 mililiters. Which means he lost 4 times what normal patience lose. Doctor said he will keep an eye on him for the next couple of days and since he is young, his body should make more blood to make up what he lost, but if it doesn't then he will need a blood transfusion. 30-40 % chance of needing a transfusion, so we have been praying for the best. So far so good, no transfusion yet after 1 day.
Doctor also said the sooner Ray get's up and moving, the sooner he will be able to recover and get home. So Ray was up about 5 times last night, and 3 times so far today, although it is only 12:15 pm. He seems to be feeling ok, but he's in a lot of pain. His back feels better, which is a great thing, even though his stomach where they cut him open from the front, is hurting him the most. His stomach wound is the only thing that hurts him.
I'm happy to see he is doing well, and we can't wait to get home. I still want him to be in the bests shape possible to go home so he will be able to get up and go to the restroom and what not, because my little, 120 lbs body won't be able to lift him anywhere.
I'll keep everyone updated, although I don't think anyone actually reads these, it's nice to get it out there.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Robber Returns Money to Store Clerk 6 Months Later
New York story from KTLA News.
This story was about a man who tried to rob a Shirley Express convenience store. The owner of the store, Mohammad Sohail, had an unloaded shot gun he used to defend him self from this man trying to rob him with a baseball bat. Sohail used the gun to force the guy on the ground to protect his store, in doing so, the main tearfully pleaded with Sohail saying, "I'm sorry, I have no food. I have no money. My whole family is hungry. Don't call the police. Don't shoot me." Sohail felt bad for the man, so he gave him a loaf of bread and $40 to help him out. As Sohail went to the back of the store to get the man some milk, the robber fled the store with only the bread and money. On Wednesday, 6 months later, this unknown man returned a 50 dollar bill and a letter to Sohail. The letter was an apology letter from the robber which the report said, "it was out of desperation to provide for his family. His life has changed drastically and that Sohail's acts inspired him to become a 'True Muslim."
This is a sad story, but at the same time it's still a crime what the man did. This to me is actually a sad story, of a man in need.
This man tried to rob a convenience store with a baseball bat. The store owner was generous enough to give him money and food, and the man still got away. Is this a bad story or a good story? Obviously if it weren't for Sohail's shot gun, who knows what this man would have done. As I've heard, "desperate times call for desperate measures." This man was hungry, his family was hungry, and he had no money to support them. All, or at least most, men want to be the providers in the household. They want their family to have the things they need, and they want to feel like a man by being able to take care of their family. As desperate as this man was, who knows what he would have done, if the owner had not pulled a shot gun on him. He may have hurt Sohail trying to provide for his family. But I think if I were in the same situation, I may have given the man some money and food as well. There aren't a lot of people out there who would have given this unknown robber anything. I bet a lot of people who rob stores probably are desperate for help and have no one to turn to.
This isn't a good thing that this man tried to rob a store, but it turned out to be a good story. It kind of makes you feel for the man. I'm curious if his wife saw this in the news, or heard about it from someone else, or if the man even told her about it. I know there are shelters for homeless people, and food stamps and so on, but this man obviously wasn't trying to get help from either or. At least it is good to see this man used the generosity that was shown to him to change his life. Lets hope he never does anything like that again, and gets his life straightened out. Thank God for generous people like Mohammad Sohail.
This story was about a man who tried to rob a Shirley Express convenience store. The owner of the store, Mohammad Sohail, had an unloaded shot gun he used to defend him self from this man trying to rob him with a baseball bat. Sohail used the gun to force the guy on the ground to protect his store, in doing so, the main tearfully pleaded with Sohail saying, "I'm sorry, I have no food. I have no money. My whole family is hungry. Don't call the police. Don't shoot me." Sohail felt bad for the man, so he gave him a loaf of bread and $40 to help him out. As Sohail went to the back of the store to get the man some milk, the robber fled the store with only the bread and money. On Wednesday, 6 months later, this unknown man returned a 50 dollar bill and a letter to Sohail. The letter was an apology letter from the robber which the report said, "it was out of desperation to provide for his family. His life has changed drastically and that Sohail's acts inspired him to become a 'True Muslim."
This is a sad story, but at the same time it's still a crime what the man did. This to me is actually a sad story, of a man in need.
This man tried to rob a convenience store with a baseball bat. The store owner was generous enough to give him money and food, and the man still got away. Is this a bad story or a good story? Obviously if it weren't for Sohail's shot gun, who knows what this man would have done. As I've heard, "desperate times call for desperate measures." This man was hungry, his family was hungry, and he had no money to support them. All, or at least most, men want to be the providers in the household. They want their family to have the things they need, and they want to feel like a man by being able to take care of their family. As desperate as this man was, who knows what he would have done, if the owner had not pulled a shot gun on him. He may have hurt Sohail trying to provide for his family. But I think if I were in the same situation, I may have given the man some money and food as well. There aren't a lot of people out there who would have given this unknown robber anything. I bet a lot of people who rob stores probably are desperate for help and have no one to turn to.
This isn't a good thing that this man tried to rob a store, but it turned out to be a good story. It kind of makes you feel for the man. I'm curious if his wife saw this in the news, or heard about it from someone else, or if the man even told her about it. I know there are shelters for homeless people, and food stamps and so on, but this man obviously wasn't trying to get help from either or. At least it is good to see this man used the generosity that was shown to him to change his life. Lets hope he never does anything like that again, and gets his life straightened out. Thank God for generous people like Mohammad Sohail.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
SoCal Company's Big Business: Plus-Sized Toilet Seats
This story was on KTLA News.
California has a new idea. Big John Toilet Seat and Support has found a new way to sell to more customers; the plus size customers. The original seats are made to be 14 inches wide, but the newest seats are now 19 inches wide; 2 inches taller than the standard seat. The report says, "With 72 million overweight Americans, the company says there's definitely a market for their product." Their business is up by 60 percent this year from last years numbers, and last years numbers were up by 50 percent. The company's motto is, "Your butt's not too big, your seat's too small." The weight capacity of these seats are 1,200 pounds, and they fit on the standard toilet. Kramer says he, "came up with the idea after realizing that the toilet seat hasn't changed in over a hundred years." Depending on where you shop, these larger toilet seats can cost you anywhere from $107-$170. The website for "Big John" is here.
My first reaction is how neat this is for someone to think about what would actually be very useful to more than half of our nation.
There are so many obese people out there. I'm not sure exactly what the numbers are but I know it is probably well over half of the people in the US. My toilet seat fits me perfectly and I have no complaints about it. But if I were overweight, I would want a toilet seat that fits me better. Everyone uses a toilet, so why not make one that is more comfortable for the higher population. This is a fact that America is the obese country, because we have so many fast food restaurants, and there are so many people who do not want to cook real food, or a lot of people who don't have time to cook between working or watching TV. Fast food is made so easily reachable that it's become part of our daily diets. There are McDonalds' everywhere, and in some towns you can't go around the block without seeing another one. I believe half the reason for the obesity is adults. Our kids are growing up eating what we eat, and what we feed them. We as parents should be teaching our kids what healthy foods are, and why they shouldn't eat fast food so much. There are thousands, if not millions, of kids out there who are obese and we are to blame.
It is sad though that we as Americans get all the freedoms we do, and we have all the luxuries we have, but we can't seem to stay in shape. Some people may just have a genetic thing where they can't be as skinny as the models on TV. But we can at least stay into shape. Since that will never change, I'm glad to actually see someone thing about the part of our nation that is the largest populated. I'm glad to see them be more relaxed when we do our daily routine or using the restroom. Now the next step out there is to make larger toilet seats for public restrooms.
California has a new idea. Big John Toilet Seat and Support has found a new way to sell to more customers; the plus size customers. The original seats are made to be 14 inches wide, but the newest seats are now 19 inches wide; 2 inches taller than the standard seat. The report says, "With 72 million overweight Americans, the company says there's definitely a market for their product." Their business is up by 60 percent this year from last years numbers, and last years numbers were up by 50 percent. The company's motto is, "Your butt's not too big, your seat's too small." The weight capacity of these seats are 1,200 pounds, and they fit on the standard toilet. Kramer says he, "came up with the idea after realizing that the toilet seat hasn't changed in over a hundred years." Depending on where you shop, these larger toilet seats can cost you anywhere from $107-$170. The website for "Big John" is here.
My first reaction is how neat this is for someone to think about what would actually be very useful to more than half of our nation.
There are so many obese people out there. I'm not sure exactly what the numbers are but I know it is probably well over half of the people in the US. My toilet seat fits me perfectly and I have no complaints about it. But if I were overweight, I would want a toilet seat that fits me better. Everyone uses a toilet, so why not make one that is more comfortable for the higher population. This is a fact that America is the obese country, because we have so many fast food restaurants, and there are so many people who do not want to cook real food, or a lot of people who don't have time to cook between working or watching TV. Fast food is made so easily reachable that it's become part of our daily diets. There are McDonalds' everywhere, and in some towns you can't go around the block without seeing another one. I believe half the reason for the obesity is adults. Our kids are growing up eating what we eat, and what we feed them. We as parents should be teaching our kids what healthy foods are, and why they shouldn't eat fast food so much. There are thousands, if not millions, of kids out there who are obese and we are to blame.
It is sad though that we as Americans get all the freedoms we do, and we have all the luxuries we have, but we can't seem to stay in shape. Some people may just have a genetic thing where they can't be as skinny as the models on TV. But we can at least stay into shape. Since that will never change, I'm glad to actually see someone thing about the part of our nation that is the largest populated. I'm glad to see them be more relaxed when we do our daily routine or using the restroom. Now the next step out there is to make larger toilet seats for public restrooms.
Elf Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Santa
I found this story on KTLA News.
William C. Caldwell III, 45-years-old, was arrested in Southlake Mall for telling a mall Santa he was carrying dynamite. The report said, "Police say Southlake Mall in suburban Atlanta was evacuated but no explosives were found." Caldwell is being held without bond in the Clayton County jail. He was dressed as an elf but was not part of the mall Christmas staff. Caldwell sat in line waiting to see Santa, when he reached the front of the line he told Santa he had dynamite in his bag, so Santa called mall security and Caldwell was then arrested. The report also said, "Caldwell faces several charges, including having hoax devices and making terrorist threats."
My first reaction to this story was laughter. It has been a long time since I've done a funny story, so I thought I would do one now that I found this one.
So this is the funniest story I've posted on in a long time. I had to do it blog about it after reading it. This man ruined Christmas for so many kids. What kind of person would do that? Could you imagine what the parents of these kids told them? Hey guys we have to leave and you can't see Santa today because someone is trying to kill him. Wow, seriously? Although sad for kids, funny for others; that is if you weren't there during this whole situation. I'm really curious what this guy had against Santa Clause that he had to threaten to kill him. The good part is that he lied to Santa about having the dynamite in his bag. He didn't have any type of explosive on him. Maybe Caldwell's parents never told him Santa wasn't real, and he found out like...the other day, and now he's mad because he thinks Santa was lying to him his whole life. It's Santa for goodness sake. I grew up with Santa not being real, and my kids will to. I know there are so many people out there who believe you should let your kids be young and believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, etc, but my mother-in-law explained it perfectly to my husband when he got older. You can tell your kids Santa is real and as they get older you can tell them the truth, but how do you explain God to them. If you lied to them about Santa being real and you tell them God is real and they can't see God, how long before they thing you are lying about God as well? We want our kids to know we will never lie to them. Santa/God is a perfect reason not to tell your kids that fairy tale characters are real. They can still have an imagination, by playing pretend and so on, but just know when to draw the line. My kids know we will never lie to them, and they trust us because of that. I'm not telling you how to raise your kids, but keep what my mother-in-law said in mind, and you may agree with us.
It's sad that people actually do things like this, especially around the holidays like this. So many kids are going to the malls now to see Santa, to sit on his lap and tell him what they want for Christmas, and take pictures with him. After this incident, I'm sure there are parents out there who are going to be to cautious to bring their kids to see him. Guess Caldwell is going to be on Santa's naughty list this year.
William C. Caldwell III, 45-years-old, was arrested in Southlake Mall for telling a mall Santa he was carrying dynamite. The report said, "Police say Southlake Mall in suburban Atlanta was evacuated but no explosives were found." Caldwell is being held without bond in the Clayton County jail. He was dressed as an elf but was not part of the mall Christmas staff. Caldwell sat in line waiting to see Santa, when he reached the front of the line he told Santa he had dynamite in his bag, so Santa called mall security and Caldwell was then arrested. The report also said, "Caldwell faces several charges, including having hoax devices and making terrorist threats."
My first reaction to this story was laughter. It has been a long time since I've done a funny story, so I thought I would do one now that I found this one.
So this is the funniest story I've posted on in a long time. I had to do it blog about it after reading it. This man ruined Christmas for so many kids. What kind of person would do that? Could you imagine what the parents of these kids told them? Hey guys we have to leave and you can't see Santa today because someone is trying to kill him. Wow, seriously? Although sad for kids, funny for others; that is if you weren't there during this whole situation. I'm really curious what this guy had against Santa Clause that he had to threaten to kill him. The good part is that he lied to Santa about having the dynamite in his bag. He didn't have any type of explosive on him. Maybe Caldwell's parents never told him Santa wasn't real, and he found out like...the other day, and now he's mad because he thinks Santa was lying to him his whole life. It's Santa for goodness sake. I grew up with Santa not being real, and my kids will to. I know there are so many people out there who believe you should let your kids be young and believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, etc, but my mother-in-law explained it perfectly to my husband when he got older. You can tell your kids Santa is real and as they get older you can tell them the truth, but how do you explain God to them. If you lied to them about Santa being real and you tell them God is real and they can't see God, how long before they thing you are lying about God as well? We want our kids to know we will never lie to them. Santa/God is a perfect reason not to tell your kids that fairy tale characters are real. They can still have an imagination, by playing pretend and so on, but just know when to draw the line. My kids know we will never lie to them, and they trust us because of that. I'm not telling you how to raise your kids, but keep what my mother-in-law said in mind, and you may agree with us.
It's sad that people actually do things like this, especially around the holidays like this. So many kids are going to the malls now to see Santa, to sit on his lap and tell him what they want for Christmas, and take pictures with him. After this incident, I'm sure there are parents out there who are going to be to cautious to bring their kids to see him. Guess Caldwell is going to be on Santa's naughty list this year.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Phil Spector Gets Out of Jail to Visit Private Dentist
I found this story on KTLA News.
Phil Spector was convicted of murdering Lana Clarkson, and was sentenced 19 years to life. He had an appointment scheduled in Toluca Lake with his dentist which was permitted by the state rule. The state rule allows inmates to seek their own private medical treatment as long as they have the financial means to pay for their bill along with the transportation and security costs, which was confirmed by Terry Thornton.
My first reaction was how stupid this is. As if the people in jail don't already get enough as it is. I can't believe they are allowing this man to leave the jail after he killed someone.
These people in jail may have it rough between each other in jail, but for the most part they have everything they could possibly want and/or need. They have free health care, free food, and a roof over their heads. The only thing they really have to pay for is their own personal non-needed items such as cigarettes. These people are in prison for a reason, they have broken a law in some way, and I do not believe these people should be welcome to do as they please. These people can also get an education while in jail, and it's free to them. I have never broken a law and I am not in jail and I pay for my education, but the people in jail who don't deserve to get anything handed to them, are. Now the government wants to know why the crime rate is so high. Guys get in trouble with drugs, they get sent to prison with other drug dealers and make new contacts. Most of them don't have good homes to go to and would rather be in jail because they get everything free. Guys who are going to college to be a lawyer and have to work for what they have, should just go to jail, then they will have their education paid for and have all the time in the world to study and get a law degree. Why is it people in jail get all these freedoms, and get it better than us who aren't in jail, but we don't get half the things they do. It's almost as if they get rewarded for breaking the law. What does that say to everyone else?
Phil Spector got to leave prison to get his teeth done. He murdered someone, but he get's to leave his punishment because he has money. How is this fair to the family of Lana Clarkson? They lost a loved one and the one who took her from them gets freedom to get what he wants. Not only that, but our tax money pays for his education, his health care, his food, and anything else he needs. How is this fair to the rest of the country? I wish something would change about this, there is nothing right about it, but there isn't anything we can do.
Phil Spector was convicted of murdering Lana Clarkson, and was sentenced 19 years to life. He had an appointment scheduled in Toluca Lake with his dentist which was permitted by the state rule. The state rule allows inmates to seek their own private medical treatment as long as they have the financial means to pay for their bill along with the transportation and security costs, which was confirmed by Terry Thornton.
My first reaction was how stupid this is. As if the people in jail don't already get enough as it is. I can't believe they are allowing this man to leave the jail after he killed someone.
These people in jail may have it rough between each other in jail, but for the most part they have everything they could possibly want and/or need. They have free health care, free food, and a roof over their heads. The only thing they really have to pay for is their own personal non-needed items such as cigarettes. These people are in prison for a reason, they have broken a law in some way, and I do not believe these people should be welcome to do as they please. These people can also get an education while in jail, and it's free to them. I have never broken a law and I am not in jail and I pay for my education, but the people in jail who don't deserve to get anything handed to them, are. Now the government wants to know why the crime rate is so high. Guys get in trouble with drugs, they get sent to prison with other drug dealers and make new contacts. Most of them don't have good homes to go to and would rather be in jail because they get everything free. Guys who are going to college to be a lawyer and have to work for what they have, should just go to jail, then they will have their education paid for and have all the time in the world to study and get a law degree. Why is it people in jail get all these freedoms, and get it better than us who aren't in jail, but we don't get half the things they do. It's almost as if they get rewarded for breaking the law. What does that say to everyone else?
Phil Spector got to leave prison to get his teeth done. He murdered someone, but he get's to leave his punishment because he has money. How is this fair to the family of Lana Clarkson? They lost a loved one and the one who took her from them gets freedom to get what he wants. Not only that, but our tax money pays for his education, his health care, his food, and anything else he needs. How is this fair to the rest of the country? I wish something would change about this, there is nothing right about it, but there isn't anything we can do.
My Husbands Surgery
Today is Wednesday, and this coming up Monday is when my husband Ray gets surgery on his back. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. He has been in pain for almost a year now, trying to deal with the pain and still play with our 3 kids is hard for him. He has days when he does good and he doesn't hurt so much, but he always pays for them. If he has a good day where he can play with the kids or ride a four-wheeler, the next day is always miserable for him.
Ray has a protruding disc, and spinal stenosis in his lower back (lumbar area). His surgery Monday is called a spinal fusion; this is where they are going to go in from the front (abdomen), move everything on the inside over, and remove his discs to replace them with screws and let the bones fuse together on their own. They are also going to go in from the back to make sure both of the discs are gone. The doctor said people who get this surgery done and are smokers have a harder time getting their bones to fuse together over time. And of course, my husband smokes, so he is going to have to wear a type of belt that sends some type of vibration that stimulates bone growth to help stimulate the fusing process.
Guess after surgery is a perfect time for him to quit smoking. He'll be in the hospital for 3-4 days depending on how he does afterwards, so he definitely won't be able to get up out of bed to go outside to smoke. I just hope with him being on morphine and not being able to smoke, he won't be short tempered with me and not want me around. I want to be there for him through this whole process. His mom is watching our 9 month old for a couple days while he's in the hospital, and my step-childrens' mother will have them, so I will be kid free and able to stay the night with him so he's not alone in the hospital room.
Doctor said the worst thing that could happen after the surgery is Ray will come out with the same pain he has now. So there are 3 outcomes of this: come out with the same pain, come out with less pain but still a little, or come out pain free...that is after the 8 week recovery period. There is also a 1-2% chance he could go sterile and we couldn't have anymore kids. He has two kids from a previous marriage, but he only has one with me, and everyday he works my step-kids go to their moms house and my son is home with me by himself and he doesn't have anyone to play with. So lets hope that if we decide to have another baby Ray isn't part of that 1-2%.
Lets pray all goes well and he comes out and has a great recovery with no pain afterwards. I can't wait to see him play with our children and not be in pain, to see him get up out of bed every morning without hurting, and be able to do all of the active things a young parent should be doing.
Ray has a protruding disc, and spinal stenosis in his lower back (lumbar area). His surgery Monday is called a spinal fusion; this is where they are going to go in from the front (abdomen), move everything on the inside over, and remove his discs to replace them with screws and let the bones fuse together on their own. They are also going to go in from the back to make sure both of the discs are gone. The doctor said people who get this surgery done and are smokers have a harder time getting their bones to fuse together over time. And of course, my husband smokes, so he is going to have to wear a type of belt that sends some type of vibration that stimulates bone growth to help stimulate the fusing process.
Guess after surgery is a perfect time for him to quit smoking. He'll be in the hospital for 3-4 days depending on how he does afterwards, so he definitely won't be able to get up out of bed to go outside to smoke. I just hope with him being on morphine and not being able to smoke, he won't be short tempered with me and not want me around. I want to be there for him through this whole process. His mom is watching our 9 month old for a couple days while he's in the hospital, and my step-childrens' mother will have them, so I will be kid free and able to stay the night with him so he's not alone in the hospital room.
Doctor said the worst thing that could happen after the surgery is Ray will come out with the same pain he has now. So there are 3 outcomes of this: come out with the same pain, come out with less pain but still a little, or come out pain free...that is after the 8 week recovery period. There is also a 1-2% chance he could go sterile and we couldn't have anymore kids. He has two kids from a previous marriage, but he only has one with me, and everyday he works my step-kids go to their moms house and my son is home with me by himself and he doesn't have anyone to play with. So lets hope that if we decide to have another baby Ray isn't part of that 1-2%.
Lets pray all goes well and he comes out and has a great recovery with no pain afterwards. I can't wait to see him play with our children and not be in pain, to see him get up out of bed every morning without hurting, and be able to do all of the active things a young parent should be doing.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
So tomorrow is Thanksgiving, yay! (Sarcastic tone)
First off, this is going to be like a journal like my teacher said we can do, although I don't expect this to be for a grade in my class, but more of a venting of my agrivation right now.
My mother was never around with I was growing up, she left when I was two years old, and my dad married Loretta when I was 9 or 10 years old. I am now 22 and Loretta has been my mother the whole time. About 5-6 months ago they got divorced and my father doesn't want me to talk to her anymore. My dad left my her because he found a rich girl (Sue) that will take care of him. Loretta is the only mother I know and has been there for me more than my father has and I love her very much. Since I am still in communication with her, my father for the past 5 months will not speak to me.
I have a 9 month old baby now, and his grandpa has nothing to do with him. The rest of my family has little communication with me because of my father and me not speaking. The only communication I have with anyone in my family is if I call them. They never call me to see how my kids are doing. I've talked to my Aunt and she spoke to me for a little bit but got of the phone and said she'll call me back...5 days later, no phone call. My brother, I talked to him, and he never said anything about when the family was getting together for Thanksgiving. So I asked him about it, he told me it was at Sue's house (where my dad now lives) and I asked why no one called me to let me know so I can bring my kids and husband, and he said he was supposed to let me know if he heard from me, but that he didn't have my cell number. So the family expected the one person who "didn't have my number" to let me know about Thanksgiving. Wow...seriously?
So I take it I am not invited to Thanksgiving since no one bothered to put a little bit of an effort to let me know. A text would have even been nice...that wouldn't have taken up any time, and they wouldn't have to talk to me. Glad Sue has replaced me. Shows how horrible my family is to not even think to call me because I'm fighting with my dad. But I know the truth. I'm sure since Thanksgiving is going to be at my dad's new g/f's house, then he probably didn't want me there because we've been fighting. I didn't have a mother growing up, and he gave me one when I was 10 years old, and because they split up, he wants me to stop talking to her. He can't just put someone in my life for 12 years and then rip them out again. I'm not a child anymore. The last time I spoke to my father he told me too f*ck off.
So what exactly do I have to be thankful for? (except for my husband and children of course) My family wants nothing to do with me because of my father being a jack-a**.
I still communicate with Loretta almost every day, and she has been there for me more than I could have imagined. Thank God I have my husband's family. They are great, and he has a huge family. Thanksgiving every year has like 150 people at it, so I guess that makes up for the "great" family I have.
Sorry about this, but I really needed to vent. To put my feelings out there for someone to hear, even if no one reads this, it still makes me feel a lil better to write it out.
Thanks for reading!
First off, this is going to be like a journal like my teacher said we can do, although I don't expect this to be for a grade in my class, but more of a venting of my agrivation right now.
My mother was never around with I was growing up, she left when I was two years old, and my dad married Loretta when I was 9 or 10 years old. I am now 22 and Loretta has been my mother the whole time. About 5-6 months ago they got divorced and my father doesn't want me to talk to her anymore. My dad left my her because he found a rich girl (Sue) that will take care of him. Loretta is the only mother I know and has been there for me more than my father has and I love her very much. Since I am still in communication with her, my father for the past 5 months will not speak to me.
I have a 9 month old baby now, and his grandpa has nothing to do with him. The rest of my family has little communication with me because of my father and me not speaking. The only communication I have with anyone in my family is if I call them. They never call me to see how my kids are doing. I've talked to my Aunt and she spoke to me for a little bit but got of the phone and said she'll call me back...5 days later, no phone call. My brother, I talked to him, and he never said anything about when the family was getting together for Thanksgiving. So I asked him about it, he told me it was at Sue's house (where my dad now lives) and I asked why no one called me to let me know so I can bring my kids and husband, and he said he was supposed to let me know if he heard from me, but that he didn't have my cell number. So the family expected the one person who "didn't have my number" to let me know about Thanksgiving. Wow...seriously?
So I take it I am not invited to Thanksgiving since no one bothered to put a little bit of an effort to let me know. A text would have even been nice...that wouldn't have taken up any time, and they wouldn't have to talk to me. Glad Sue has replaced me. Shows how horrible my family is to not even think to call me because I'm fighting with my dad. But I know the truth. I'm sure since Thanksgiving is going to be at my dad's new g/f's house, then he probably didn't want me there because we've been fighting. I didn't have a mother growing up, and he gave me one when I was 10 years old, and because they split up, he wants me to stop talking to her. He can't just put someone in my life for 12 years and then rip them out again. I'm not a child anymore. The last time I spoke to my father he told me too f*ck off.
So what exactly do I have to be thankful for? (except for my husband and children of course) My family wants nothing to do with me because of my father being a jack-a**.
I still communicate with Loretta almost every day, and she has been there for me more than I could have imagined. Thank God I have my husband's family. They are great, and he has a huge family. Thanksgiving every year has like 150 people at it, so I guess that makes up for the "great" family I have.
Sorry about this, but I really needed to vent. To put my feelings out there for someone to hear, even if no one reads this, it still makes me feel a lil better to write it out.
Thanks for reading!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Ten signs you're not "just friends"
I found this slide show story on msnbc.com
Ira Glass said, "You know your're in trouble when the word 'just' appears before the word 'friends."
Ira Glass said, "You know your're in trouble when the word 'just' appears before the word 'friends."
You're not "just friends" if...
- "You think about him all the time (it doesn't matter if those thoughts are positive or negative."
- "He still pushes your buttons"
- "You hide your contact with him"
- "You flirt even though you don't want him"
- "You're ragging on his new girlfriend"
- "You use his friends to get to him"
- "You want to get back together"
- "You're not in a new relationship"
- "You don't introduce your ex to your new boyfriend"
- "You're still having sex"
My first response to this story was how true these 10 things were, and how everyone who is friends with their ex should take another look at their current situation.
These are the top ten reasons why you're not "just friends." I'm sure deep down you know if your friends or "just friends" with your ex. The difference is...whether you can admit it to others. Everyone has a different opinion on this subject. I had guy friends in high school, and never dated any of them, nor slept with them. They were "just friends," and they really were, although none of them were my ex's. However, being an adult, married or not, guy friends can't be just friends. I strongly agree with that. and for the respect of my husband, I would never ask him to be ok with it. I currently don't speak to any of my friends because I live so far away, and because I'm married. I don't need anyone else in my life. I love my husband to much to care about any other guy. Even if I were single, being friends with an ex would be a bad thing. Like the article says, once you've seen each other naked, everything changes. I believe this to be true as well. I've been friends with ex's before in high school, and I know from experience that it doesn't work well. There is always flirting, jealousy, and curiousity. You don't want to see your ex with another girl if you still have feelings for him/her, and you get jealous. You will still flirt with your ex even if it is harmless. And you will always have the "what if" curiousity. And the other thing I've learned is, just because it may actually and sincerely be "just friends" to you, there's always two sides to every story. You're ex may want more from you and just not have the nerve to tell you himself.
There is always a reason for everything, as I believe. If your friends with your ex-boyfriend, take these 10 things from above into consideration to find out how your current relationship is working for the both of you. Guys and girls cannot be "just friends" unless one is gay. Even if they are not ex's, there will always be some sort of sexual tension on one side or the other.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Nintendo Wii may work as well as real workout
This is a story from Orlando, FL.
The new Nintendo Wii is going to make a new healthier generation of kids. The new Wii Fit series is made to get people up off the couch, and get a moderate exercise in without even leaving the TV room. Motohiko Miyachi, head of the physical activity program at the National Institute of Health and Nutrition in Tokyo said, "It's a very easy and fun way to start exercising." He also said the time spent on this product, "may contribute to prevention of cardiovascular diseases." The report says, "The most effective exercise in the study was the single-arm stand featured in the Wii fit."
My first opinion about this article was how right it was. People need to get off the couch and do some exercise, and what a great way to do it then to play video games.
Our children of this century have been sitting around watching TV, or playing video games. A lot of our children aren't getting out and playing sports, or they are eating way too much McDonalds. We all love McD, but we also want to be thin and pretty, and we aren't going to do that sitting on our butts and eating fatty foods. At the end of the article Miyachi said, "Some physical activity, even of the video variety, is better than none." And I would have to fully agree with him. My daughter is to young too be in school, but my oldest son plays sports, and we get him out of the house as much as possible. We have had a Wii for almost 2 years now, and he loves to play it. It's something we can do as a family and be working out at the same time. Now we just need a Wii Fit, that's what I really want to get next. I think finding something fun and entertaining for kids is the best idea yet. There are way too many obese kids, and sometimes they just need a little help getting healthier.
I would suggest buying a Wii for any family, even if they aren't obese, or over weight. Even your non-over weight kids need to be energetic and healthy.
The new Nintendo Wii is going to make a new healthier generation of kids. The new Wii Fit series is made to get people up off the couch, and get a moderate exercise in without even leaving the TV room. Motohiko Miyachi, head of the physical activity program at the National Institute of Health and Nutrition in Tokyo said, "It's a very easy and fun way to start exercising." He also said the time spent on this product, "may contribute to prevention of cardiovascular diseases." The report says, "The most effective exercise in the study was the single-arm stand featured in the Wii fit."
My first opinion about this article was how right it was. People need to get off the couch and do some exercise, and what a great way to do it then to play video games.
Our children of this century have been sitting around watching TV, or playing video games. A lot of our children aren't getting out and playing sports, or they are eating way too much McDonalds. We all love McD, but we also want to be thin and pretty, and we aren't going to do that sitting on our butts and eating fatty foods. At the end of the article Miyachi said, "Some physical activity, even of the video variety, is better than none." And I would have to fully agree with him. My daughter is to young too be in school, but my oldest son plays sports, and we get him out of the house as much as possible. We have had a Wii for almost 2 years now, and he loves to play it. It's something we can do as a family and be working out at the same time. Now we just need a Wii Fit, that's what I really want to get next. I think finding something fun and entertaining for kids is the best idea yet. There are way too many obese kids, and sometimes they just need a little help getting healthier.
I would suggest buying a Wii for any family, even if they aren't obese, or over weight. Even your non-over weight kids need to be energetic and healthy.
Twins joined at head successfully separated
This is an amazing story from Melbourne, Australia, on MSNBC News.
Trishna and Krishna, twin Bangladeshi girls, 2-years-old, were attached at the top of their heads. They shared blood vessels and even brain tissue. Tuesday these brave girls had a 25 hour surgery done to separate the two of them and it was very successful. This was a marathon operation, that included 16 surgeons and nurses but it is too soon to see if the girls will have any brain damage from being separated. One of the doctors said there was a 50/50 chance of the surgery working. The report says, "The girls will remain in an induced coma for monitoring for several days after the completion of the surgery." The next step is reconstructive surgery, where plastic surgeons will reconstruct the 2-year-old girls' skulls using some of their own skins, bone grafts and artificial materials. Before the surgery was done, doctors said, "There was a 50% chance the girls could suffer brain damage and a 25% chance one of the sisters would die." The report said, "They were found in an orphanage in Bangladesh in 2007 by a representative from the Children First Foundation, who brought them to Australia."
My first response to this story was happiness. This is such an amazing story that everyone should read.
I'm not sure how many surgeries like this one are done, but you never hear about them in the news like this very often. This is definitely a miracle. These girls shared the same blood, they shared the same skull, and they even shared the same brain tissue. Honestly, if these were my girls, that would have been the hardest decision of our lives. There was a 50 percent chance these girls would have brain damage; this by itself is such a hard thing to think about. Let alone the fact that there was a 25 percent chance one of the girls could have died. I think both of those numbers are way too high for me to go through with. I think I may have waited a few years just to make sure there wouldn't be better surgeries out there in the future. It would have been hard for the girls when they started school, because other kids have probably never seen anything like that, so they may have had a hard time fitting in, especially as harsh as kids are these days. But I know I would have regretted not getting the surgery if it were my decision, because look at the outcome. These girls are now separated, and now have the chance to have separate lives, and be normal like all the other kids. I'm sure it will be hard to get used to everything the new way. They have gone 2 years being attached to each other and now they have a whole new lifestyle ahead of them. Plus this will probably be a lot easier on the parents who adopt them in the future. It was so sad that they were found in an orphanage. That means their mother/father gave them up. I'm sorry, but I don't care what my child looks like when he/she comes out. That is my child and I would love them unconditionally.
I hope and pray that these girls will go to a good home and have every positive outcome possible from this experience.
Trishna and Krishna, twin Bangladeshi girls, 2-years-old, were attached at the top of their heads. They shared blood vessels and even brain tissue. Tuesday these brave girls had a 25 hour surgery done to separate the two of them and it was very successful. This was a marathon operation, that included 16 surgeons and nurses but it is too soon to see if the girls will have any brain damage from being separated. One of the doctors said there was a 50/50 chance of the surgery working. The report says, "The girls will remain in an induced coma for monitoring for several days after the completion of the surgery." The next step is reconstructive surgery, where plastic surgeons will reconstruct the 2-year-old girls' skulls using some of their own skins, bone grafts and artificial materials. Before the surgery was done, doctors said, "There was a 50% chance the girls could suffer brain damage and a 25% chance one of the sisters would die." The report said, "They were found in an orphanage in Bangladesh in 2007 by a representative from the Children First Foundation, who brought them to Australia."
My first response to this story was happiness. This is such an amazing story that everyone should read.
I'm not sure how many surgeries like this one are done, but you never hear about them in the news like this very often. This is definitely a miracle. These girls shared the same blood, they shared the same skull, and they even shared the same brain tissue. Honestly, if these were my girls, that would have been the hardest decision of our lives. There was a 50 percent chance these girls would have brain damage; this by itself is such a hard thing to think about. Let alone the fact that there was a 25 percent chance one of the girls could have died. I think both of those numbers are way too high for me to go through with. I think I may have waited a few years just to make sure there wouldn't be better surgeries out there in the future. It would have been hard for the girls when they started school, because other kids have probably never seen anything like that, so they may have had a hard time fitting in, especially as harsh as kids are these days. But I know I would have regretted not getting the surgery if it were my decision, because look at the outcome. These girls are now separated, and now have the chance to have separate lives, and be normal like all the other kids. I'm sure it will be hard to get used to everything the new way. They have gone 2 years being attached to each other and now they have a whole new lifestyle ahead of them. Plus this will probably be a lot easier on the parents who adopt them in the future. It was so sad that they were found in an orphanage. That means their mother/father gave them up. I'm sorry, but I don't care what my child looks like when he/she comes out. That is my child and I would love them unconditionally.
I hope and pray that these girls will go to a good home and have every positive outcome possible from this experience.
Farrah Fawcett's Will: $4.5 million to Son, Nothing to Ryan O'Neal
This is a Los Angeles story I found on the KTLA News online.
Farrah Fawcett died from cancer at the age of 62. Her will has surfaced for the public and the news was shocking. She updated her will in 2007, when she learned her cancer had spread into her liver. She stated in her will she wanted to, "remain at home for as long as possible during any period of illness or incapacity and to die at home." She also wrote 24-year-old son Redmond O'Neal, and former boyfriend Greg Lott into her will. Leaving $4.5 million to her son, who is currently in jail, at the Los Angeles Jail, from struggling with drugs and alcohol. After getting out he will have specific money to buy a home, and receive a monthly allowance from the money left to him. Farrah also left $500,000 each to her father, James and nephew, Greg Walls. Along with $100,000 to former boyfriend Greg Lott, who said during a television interview, "Fawcett maintained a long-term relationship with O'Neal because of their son." Lott also stated he, "believed O'Neal and Stewart were using the "Charlie's Angels" star for money and fame." Farrah Fawcett died on June 25th at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, and left nothing to her "longtime partner" or her best friend Alana Hamilton Stewart, who filmed the documentary called, "Farrah's Story."
My first reaction to this story was curiosity. Why would she leave nothing to her lifelong lover, but leave $100,000 to a former boyfriend?
I'm sure there is more to this story that we may or may not ever know. There is definitely a reason for why she wrote her will the way she did. I remember seeing O'Neal and Stewart on the show "The Doctors" talking about how they took care of her and was there with her through every step of her cancer. The sad part was, these two people took care of her and spent their lives with her, and she left nothing to them. What did her ex-boyfriend do that was better than what O'Neal did? There is definitely more to this story. As for Lott's comment about O'Neal and Stewart using her for fame and money...maybe so. Although they probably truly miss her a lot, they sure do get a lot of publicity from her death. I think it is very sad that Fawcett had to go through such a bad ending in her life. She is so beautiful, and was such a huge icon to so many women. Farrah Fawcett was an actress who played in a TV series called "Charlie's Angels" in 1976. Fawcett also became an international sex symbol in the 1970s-1980s.
It is so sad that the will was written this way. For the 2 people who took care of her to get left with nothing. Although they should love her no matter what and the money shouldn't mean anything to them, it's still sad she left more to an ex-boyfriend, then the man who she spend her life with and had a child with.
Farrah Fawcett died from cancer at the age of 62. Her will has surfaced for the public and the news was shocking. She updated her will in 2007, when she learned her cancer had spread into her liver. She stated in her will she wanted to, "remain at home for as long as possible during any period of illness or incapacity and to die at home." She also wrote 24-year-old son Redmond O'Neal, and former boyfriend Greg Lott into her will. Leaving $4.5 million to her son, who is currently in jail, at the Los Angeles Jail, from struggling with drugs and alcohol. After getting out he will have specific money to buy a home, and receive a monthly allowance from the money left to him. Farrah also left $500,000 each to her father, James and nephew, Greg Walls. Along with $100,000 to former boyfriend Greg Lott, who said during a television interview, "Fawcett maintained a long-term relationship with O'Neal because of their son." Lott also stated he, "believed O'Neal and Stewart were using the "Charlie's Angels" star for money and fame." Farrah Fawcett died on June 25th at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, and left nothing to her "longtime partner" or her best friend Alana Hamilton Stewart, who filmed the documentary called, "Farrah's Story."
My first reaction to this story was curiosity. Why would she leave nothing to her lifelong lover, but leave $100,000 to a former boyfriend?
I'm sure there is more to this story that we may or may not ever know. There is definitely a reason for why she wrote her will the way she did. I remember seeing O'Neal and Stewart on the show "The Doctors" talking about how they took care of her and was there with her through every step of her cancer. The sad part was, these two people took care of her and spent their lives with her, and she left nothing to them. What did her ex-boyfriend do that was better than what O'Neal did? There is definitely more to this story. As for Lott's comment about O'Neal and Stewart using her for fame and money...maybe so. Although they probably truly miss her a lot, they sure do get a lot of publicity from her death. I think it is very sad that Fawcett had to go through such a bad ending in her life. She is so beautiful, and was such a huge icon to so many women. Farrah Fawcett was an actress who played in a TV series called "Charlie's Angels" in 1976. Fawcett also became an international sex symbol in the 1970s-1980s.
It is so sad that the will was written this way. For the 2 people who took care of her to get left with nothing. Although they should love her no matter what and the money shouldn't mean anything to them, it's still sad she left more to an ex-boyfriend, then the man who she spend her life with and had a child with.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Workers Dig Through 10 Tons of Trash to Find Lost Ring
I found this story on KTLA News.
This happened in Parsippany, NJ. Bridget Pericolo put her ring in a cup that her husband, Angelo, through out in the garbage before leaving for work the morning. After realizing what he did he contacted the town's sanitation supervisor to see what he could do to get the ring back. The supervisor told him to come by their local dumb. Supervisor Michael Brotons, and workers Edgar Lopez and Joseph McGee dug through the 10 tons of trash looking for Angelo's bag. This couple had recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
My first reaction to this story was surprised and sad for the lady who lost her ring. It showed a picture of the ring on the article and it's covered in diamonds. I would hate to lose a ring like that for sure.
I'm still curious why she didn't have her wedding ring on, and why the old man threw it away. I imagine if she took it off at night because of her fingers maybe swelling, then she probably put her ring in the same cup every night. Although this couple has been married for 55 years, I'm sure he forgot. I think it is sweet they went through the trouble of finding this ring for this couple. Such a small item to look for in such a big pile of trash. Not sure I would have been able to find it myself.
I hope this couple figures out a new place for her ring when she's not wearing it. It looks like such a pretty ring; I'd hate to see a couple married for that long lose something of such value to them.
This happened in Parsippany, NJ. Bridget Pericolo put her ring in a cup that her husband, Angelo, through out in the garbage before leaving for work the morning. After realizing what he did he contacted the town's sanitation supervisor to see what he could do to get the ring back. The supervisor told him to come by their local dumb. Supervisor Michael Brotons, and workers Edgar Lopez and Joseph McGee dug through the 10 tons of trash looking for Angelo's bag. This couple had recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
My first reaction to this story was surprised and sad for the lady who lost her ring. It showed a picture of the ring on the article and it's covered in diamonds. I would hate to lose a ring like that for sure.
I'm still curious why she didn't have her wedding ring on, and why the old man threw it away. I imagine if she took it off at night because of her fingers maybe swelling, then she probably put her ring in the same cup every night. Although this couple has been married for 55 years, I'm sure he forgot. I think it is sweet they went through the trouble of finding this ring for this couple. Such a small item to look for in such a big pile of trash. Not sure I would have been able to find it myself.
I hope this couple figures out a new place for her ring when she's not wearing it. It looks like such a pretty ring; I'd hate to see a couple married for that long lose something of such value to them.
Parents Charged With Murder In Death Of Infant Son
I found this story on Fox2News.
This report happened in Madison County, IL. Donald Miller, 22 years old, and Heather Smith, 20 years old, suffocated their 3 month old baby boy, Ashton Miller. This couple lived on the 600 block of Chouteau in Granite City. They were charged with felony charges of First Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery to a child. Madison County Sheriff's Deputies responded to their house after a 911 call was made reporting a deceased infant. The autopsy of the infant revealed the infant died from suffocation, and also discovered multiple bruises on the baby's body. The report said, "His parents are accused of putting the baby face down to sleep on the couch knowing it could hurt or kill him. Both were reportedly warned not to put the baby face down on the couch. Both Miller and Smith have a 1 million dollar bond set for each of them.
My first reaction was sadness, then anger. How could parents of a 3 month old baby kill their own child and be ok with it?
These people knew what they were doing. The report said they were told not to put the baby face down on the couch because they knew the consequences, but they did it anyways. If they didn't want the baby or couldn't handle him, they should have given him to a family who would have given him the love and attention he needed. I don't know how anyone in their right mind could do this. I could never hurt my baby, there are times, vary rarely, where my son is crying and I get aggravated because I don't know what he wants, but I would NEVER hurt him. I could never hurt him. There really must have been something very disturbing going on in their heads. I look at the pictures of the people who did this and I am ashamed that so many people out there are like these two people. Babies die every day because of irresponsible parents, or people who lose their minds, or whatever excuse they use. I get sad looking up articles to write about for my class because there are so many articles involving children. I remember a couple weeks ago I saw like 5-6 articles about children, and there were only a few that didn't involve kids. We as Americans need to figure out a new way to protect our children. They are our future, and if we can't protect them, we have no future. What did this 3 month old baby boy do that was bad that he deserved to die? This baby couldn't defend himself, and because his parents couldn't handle being parents, he didn't stand a chance. If these people didn't want children because they were young and weren't mature enough to handle a baby, don't have one. Now because of their poor choices, this baby has no life, no chance at life, and no future.
I hate seeing articles like this. I feel like every time I get on to do my blogs I read about a child getting hurt or a baby that gets killed. It's depressing and upsets me every time I find a new one. I know that next week's articles will be the same, more children dead. When will this stuff end?
This report happened in Madison County, IL. Donald Miller, 22 years old, and Heather Smith, 20 years old, suffocated their 3 month old baby boy, Ashton Miller. This couple lived on the 600 block of Chouteau in Granite City. They were charged with felony charges of First Degree Murder and Aggravated Battery to a child. Madison County Sheriff's Deputies responded to their house after a 911 call was made reporting a deceased infant. The autopsy of the infant revealed the infant died from suffocation, and also discovered multiple bruises on the baby's body. The report said, "His parents are accused of putting the baby face down to sleep on the couch knowing it could hurt or kill him. Both were reportedly warned not to put the baby face down on the couch. Both Miller and Smith have a 1 million dollar bond set for each of them.
My first reaction was sadness, then anger. How could parents of a 3 month old baby kill their own child and be ok with it?
These people knew what they were doing. The report said they were told not to put the baby face down on the couch because they knew the consequences, but they did it anyways. If they didn't want the baby or couldn't handle him, they should have given him to a family who would have given him the love and attention he needed. I don't know how anyone in their right mind could do this. I could never hurt my baby, there are times, vary rarely, where my son is crying and I get aggravated because I don't know what he wants, but I would NEVER hurt him. I could never hurt him. There really must have been something very disturbing going on in their heads. I look at the pictures of the people who did this and I am ashamed that so many people out there are like these two people. Babies die every day because of irresponsible parents, or people who lose their minds, or whatever excuse they use. I get sad looking up articles to write about for my class because there are so many articles involving children. I remember a couple weeks ago I saw like 5-6 articles about children, and there were only a few that didn't involve kids. We as Americans need to figure out a new way to protect our children. They are our future, and if we can't protect them, we have no future. What did this 3 month old baby boy do that was bad that he deserved to die? This baby couldn't defend himself, and because his parents couldn't handle being parents, he didn't stand a chance. If these people didn't want children because they were young and weren't mature enough to handle a baby, don't have one. Now because of their poor choices, this baby has no life, no chance at life, and no future.
I hate seeing articles like this. I feel like every time I get on to do my blogs I read about a child getting hurt or a baby that gets killed. It's depressing and upsets me every time I find a new one. I know that next week's articles will be the same, more children dead. When will this stuff end?
Cops: Woman Faked Breast Cancer, Used Donations for Implants
I found this story on KTLA News.
This happened in Waco, TX. Trista Joy Lathern, 24-year-old woman who faked having breast cancer to raise money to get breast implants for herself. She spent $10,000 raised from a benefit to get her breast enlarged. The report says, "McLennan County sheriff's investigator James Pack says in court records that 24-year-old Trista Joy Lathern shaved her head to look like a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy." Lathern says she wants breast implants to try to save her 7 month marriage. She is being charged with theft by deception.
My first reaction is how sad that was, and how ignorant and selfish this woman was.
Not only is she ignorant and selfish, but she took $10,000 from a breast cancer benefit. How can someone do that? My grandmother had breast cancer twice. And I also have a friend who had breast cancer, and got breast implants because the doctors had to take her breast to get rid of the cancer. She only got breast implants to keep herself feeling like a woman. Imagine getting your breast completely taken away from you, wouldn't you do the next best thing? I know I would have. But for this woman to take money that doesn't belong to her, and use it for her own benefit, that is so sad. What's even worse is she thinks this will save her marriage. I'm sorry, but if you have to do something this dramatic to save a 7 month marriage, then it probably isn't worth the time and effort. Not only is it not worth it, but her husband should feel like crap that his wife feels like she needs to do something like this, so he will approve of her body. This is the way a lot of men are now, they see all these plastic girls in playboy or on TV and they expect us woman to look like that. Guess I could say that she must really love this man. I was curious though when I read the story how they were going to handle this, because usually when someone steals something, they take back the stolen item. How can they take back breast implants? I guess they'll let her keep them, and she'll have to pay the money back, or she'll have to pay the money back and give the implants back.
What a story. People will stoop so low to get what they want. I'm curious if this saved her marriage, or if her husband will leave her for being so selfish and stupid.
This happened in Waco, TX. Trista Joy Lathern, 24-year-old woman who faked having breast cancer to raise money to get breast implants for herself. She spent $10,000 raised from a benefit to get her breast enlarged. The report says, "McLennan County sheriff's investigator James Pack says in court records that 24-year-old Trista Joy Lathern shaved her head to look like a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy." Lathern says she wants breast implants to try to save her 7 month marriage. She is being charged with theft by deception.
My first reaction is how sad that was, and how ignorant and selfish this woman was.
Not only is she ignorant and selfish, but she took $10,000 from a breast cancer benefit. How can someone do that? My grandmother had breast cancer twice. And I also have a friend who had breast cancer, and got breast implants because the doctors had to take her breast to get rid of the cancer. She only got breast implants to keep herself feeling like a woman. Imagine getting your breast completely taken away from you, wouldn't you do the next best thing? I know I would have. But for this woman to take money that doesn't belong to her, and use it for her own benefit, that is so sad. What's even worse is she thinks this will save her marriage. I'm sorry, but if you have to do something this dramatic to save a 7 month marriage, then it probably isn't worth the time and effort. Not only is it not worth it, but her husband should feel like crap that his wife feels like she needs to do something like this, so he will approve of her body. This is the way a lot of men are now, they see all these plastic girls in playboy or on TV and they expect us woman to look like that. Guess I could say that she must really love this man. I was curious though when I read the story how they were going to handle this, because usually when someone steals something, they take back the stolen item. How can they take back breast implants? I guess they'll let her keep them, and she'll have to pay the money back, or she'll have to pay the money back and give the implants back.
What a story. People will stoop so low to get what they want. I'm curious if this saved her marriage, or if her husband will leave her for being so selfish and stupid.
Man Arrested for Calling 911, Asking for Sex
I found this story on KTLA News.
Joshua Basso, 29 year old male from Tampa, FL, was arrested for repeadedly calling 911 for sex. He was making sexual comments to the 911 dispatcher, and asked her if he could come to her home. The dispatcher hung up on him, and he called 4 more times. Police showed up within 15 minutes and arrested him and charged him with making a false 911 call. He told the officers he didn't think he could get into trouble for calling 911. Basso claims he called 911 because he had ran out of cell phone minutes on his phone. He is being held without bond, but there is no indication of him having an attorney. The report says, "He is listed as unemployed with arrests for theft and other crimes dating back to 2001."
My first thought to this story was how funny it was. People do some stupid things, but this is way overboard.
This man does not have a job, ran out of minutes on his cell phone, and called 911 because he wanted sex. This is just as bad/funny as the last blog I did about the woman calling 911 on herself for drinking and driving. There are so many stupid things people call 911 for, but I think the funniest/cutest ones are when kids call because they need help with their homework. Sad thing is, this man is 29 years old, so it's not like he didn't know the difference, he just didn't care, or he is a complete idiot.
I actually enjoyed reading this report, because everyone needs a good laugh every once in a while, and today, that was mine. To bad he won't be the first/last person to do this.
Joshua Basso, 29 year old male from Tampa, FL, was arrested for repeadedly calling 911 for sex. He was making sexual comments to the 911 dispatcher, and asked her if he could come to her home. The dispatcher hung up on him, and he called 4 more times. Police showed up within 15 minutes and arrested him and charged him with making a false 911 call. He told the officers he didn't think he could get into trouble for calling 911. Basso claims he called 911 because he had ran out of cell phone minutes on his phone. He is being held without bond, but there is no indication of him having an attorney. The report says, "He is listed as unemployed with arrests for theft and other crimes dating back to 2001."
My first thought to this story was how funny it was. People do some stupid things, but this is way overboard.
This man does not have a job, ran out of minutes on his cell phone, and called 911 because he wanted sex. This is just as bad/funny as the last blog I did about the woman calling 911 on herself for drinking and driving. There are so many stupid things people call 911 for, but I think the funniest/cutest ones are when kids call because they need help with their homework. Sad thing is, this man is 29 years old, so it's not like he didn't know the difference, he just didn't care, or he is a complete idiot.
I actually enjoyed reading this report, because everyone needs a good laugh every once in a while, and today, that was mine. To bad he won't be the first/last person to do this.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Woman Calls 911 to Report Herself as Drunk Driver
I found this story on KTLA News as well.
This happened in Neilsville, Wisconsin. This 49-year-old woman, Mary Strey, reported herself as a drunk driver to the 911 dispatcher saying, "I don't want to hurt anybody. I'm drunk." This call happened on October 24th this year. Strey's alcohol level was double the legal limit to drive. Deputies cited her for, "misdemeanor drunken driving." With of course the over legal limit alcohol level. December 10th this year will be her first court appearance. When she called 911 she told them she wanted to report a drunk driver. The dispatcher asked if she were driving behind the drunk driver she was reporting, and Strey replied saying, "I am them." She did follow the dispatcher's advice of pulling over to the side of the road and turning on her flashers. Strey then said she had been, "drinking all night long."
My first reaction to this story was laughter. This is the funniest story I have read on here yet. People do the darndest things. lol
People do some stupid stuff. But it is nice to actually see someone taking responsibility for being dumb. She knew she could cause a car accident, and possible injure someone, even being as drunk as she was. Most people when they get drunk either don't care because they are too drunk to, or they just don't realize what they are doing until it is to late. I'm think I would at least give her credit for at least realizing what she was doing was wrong, and she called for help, along with pulling over like she was suggested to do. She could have just kept on driving until something bad happened. Although she shouldn't have been drinking and driving in the first place. She did pull over, so I'm not to sure she should get into too much trouble for this. Because she called for help, and pulled over. She technically wasn't driving when the cops found her, but they are going to charge her for it anyways. Doesn't really seem to fair does it? I'm curious how her court case will go, what the judge will say, and if she will be charged with anything. I understand that what she did was wrong, but it does look also like she knew what she was doing was wrong, and she tried to get help. What is this going to teach others? People ARE going to drink and drive, but if they can call 911 to get the encouragement to pull over and not drive, then isn't that what would be best. If they charge her with drinking and driving, then that will put a message out to everyone else out there, that if you call for help, it may save lives, but you get busted as well.
I'm not sure my opinion sounds good. Because it sounds like I want to just let her off the hook for drinking and driving. But I think I actually just want to set an example to everyone else out there who will eventually drink and drive. You never know, this may save thousands of lives in the future.
This happened in Neilsville, Wisconsin. This 49-year-old woman, Mary Strey, reported herself as a drunk driver to the 911 dispatcher saying, "I don't want to hurt anybody. I'm drunk." This call happened on October 24th this year. Strey's alcohol level was double the legal limit to drive. Deputies cited her for, "misdemeanor drunken driving." With of course the over legal limit alcohol level. December 10th this year will be her first court appearance. When she called 911 she told them she wanted to report a drunk driver. The dispatcher asked if she were driving behind the drunk driver she was reporting, and Strey replied saying, "I am them." She did follow the dispatcher's advice of pulling over to the side of the road and turning on her flashers. Strey then said she had been, "drinking all night long."
My first reaction to this story was laughter. This is the funniest story I have read on here yet. People do the darndest things. lol
People do some stupid stuff. But it is nice to actually see someone taking responsibility for being dumb. She knew she could cause a car accident, and possible injure someone, even being as drunk as she was. Most people when they get drunk either don't care because they are too drunk to, or they just don't realize what they are doing until it is to late. I'm think I would at least give her credit for at least realizing what she was doing was wrong, and she called for help, along with pulling over like she was suggested to do. She could have just kept on driving until something bad happened. Although she shouldn't have been drinking and driving in the first place. She did pull over, so I'm not to sure she should get into too much trouble for this. Because she called for help, and pulled over. She technically wasn't driving when the cops found her, but they are going to charge her for it anyways. Doesn't really seem to fair does it? I'm curious how her court case will go, what the judge will say, and if she will be charged with anything. I understand that what she did was wrong, but it does look also like she knew what she was doing was wrong, and she tried to get help. What is this going to teach others? People ARE going to drink and drive, but if they can call 911 to get the encouragement to pull over and not drive, then isn't that what would be best. If they charge her with drinking and driving, then that will put a message out to everyone else out there, that if you call for help, it may save lives, but you get busted as well.
I'm not sure my opinion sounds good. Because it sounds like I want to just let her off the hook for drinking and driving. But I think I actually just want to set an example to everyone else out there who will eventually drink and drive. You never know, this may save thousands of lives in the future.
3-year-old Finds Gun, Shoots Himself in Face
I found this story on KTLA News.
A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition from shooting himself in the face with a handgun, on Sunday. The gun the boy used was a .22 caliber gun. This boy's grandmother, Kimberly Gray-Doss, was home with him when this accident happened, according to Rialto Police Sgt. Richard Royce. The report said, "Investigators are trying to determine how the boy got a hold of the gun." But still says that the shooting was indeed an accident. The bullet entered the nasal cavity of the boy and, near his right eye, and went through to the back of his head. The little boy had an hour long surgery at Loma Linda Medical Center, and the boy seems to be doing ok. The end of the report said from Royce, "The grandmother is the boy's legal guardian, and it appears the weapon belonged to her."
My first reaction was shock. I was shocked to read this, and I assumed the boy had died. I could not imagine my son finding a gun and shooting himself.
This was such a scary story. This could literally happen to anyone. I believe anyone who has a gun(s) in their home, and have children living with them, should make sure they have locks on them and are put away. The child probably shouldn't even know you have a gun in the home, or they will get curious. It was so sad that this happened, and I wouldn't wish this on anyone. I could not imagine this poor grandmother finding her grandson with a bullet through his head. She is so luck that he is still alive, and I bet she is thanking God he is. I'm still kind of curious why Grandma had a gun? The picture of the house looks like a nice house, and those kinds of houses are usually in nice neighborhoods; at least mine is. I feel so bad for this family that something like this has happened, but hopefully Grandma has learned a lesson from this unfortunate accident, and puts a lock on her gun, or even gets rid of it. It's still kind of unusual that the gun was loaded and ready to shoot, because I'm pretty sure not every three year old child knows how to use a gun. My 7 year old has two play guns, the cap-guns, and he plays with those and he knows they are not real. My 7 month old son was playing with one of those guns the other day and he was putting the end of it in his mouth, because he was chewing on it, and it made me nervous. I actually don't like guns, so when I saw him do that, even though I knew it wouldn't hurt him, I took it from him.
I would not want anything like this to happen to my children, so I hope that other people out there who have guns in their home with their kids, have thought about this. Hopefully those people help protect their children. Like I said in the last post, people should learn from others mistakes if possible.
A 3-year-old boy is in critical condition from shooting himself in the face with a handgun, on Sunday. The gun the boy used was a .22 caliber gun. This boy's grandmother, Kimberly Gray-Doss, was home with him when this accident happened, according to Rialto Police Sgt. Richard Royce. The report said, "Investigators are trying to determine how the boy got a hold of the gun." But still says that the shooting was indeed an accident. The bullet entered the nasal cavity of the boy and, near his right eye, and went through to the back of his head. The little boy had an hour long surgery at Loma Linda Medical Center, and the boy seems to be doing ok. The end of the report said from Royce, "The grandmother is the boy's legal guardian, and it appears the weapon belonged to her."
My first reaction was shock. I was shocked to read this, and I assumed the boy had died. I could not imagine my son finding a gun and shooting himself.
This was such a scary story. This could literally happen to anyone. I believe anyone who has a gun(s) in their home, and have children living with them, should make sure they have locks on them and are put away. The child probably shouldn't even know you have a gun in the home, or they will get curious. It was so sad that this happened, and I wouldn't wish this on anyone. I could not imagine this poor grandmother finding her grandson with a bullet through his head. She is so luck that he is still alive, and I bet she is thanking God he is. I'm still kind of curious why Grandma had a gun? The picture of the house looks like a nice house, and those kinds of houses are usually in nice neighborhoods; at least mine is. I feel so bad for this family that something like this has happened, but hopefully Grandma has learned a lesson from this unfortunate accident, and puts a lock on her gun, or even gets rid of it. It's still kind of unusual that the gun was loaded and ready to shoot, because I'm pretty sure not every three year old child knows how to use a gun. My 7 year old has two play guns, the cap-guns, and he plays with those and he knows they are not real. My 7 month old son was playing with one of those guns the other day and he was putting the end of it in his mouth, because he was chewing on it, and it made me nervous. I actually don't like guns, so when I saw him do that, even though I knew it wouldn't hurt him, I took it from him.
I would not want anything like this to happen to my children, so I hope that other people out there who have guns in their home with their kids, have thought about this. Hopefully those people help protect their children. Like I said in the last post, people should learn from others mistakes if possible.
Texting Driver Guilty in Death of 14-year-old Boy
I found this story on KTLA News.
This accident happened in the intersection of Indianapolis Ave and Everglades Ln in Huntington Beach. This happened 2 years ago on August 29th, 2007. Jeffrey Woods was driving a pickup, while on two prescription drugs, Vicodin and Xanax, and was texting on his phone. Danny Oates, the 14-year-old boy, was riding his bike when he was struck by Jeffrey Woods. The report said, "Woods had pleaded not guilty to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated." Woods' defense attorney, Scott Well, claims, "Woods had a seizure during the crash and was later diagnosed with epilepsy." Woods is now facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in state prison, and unfortunately he isn't the only person facing criminal charges for a fatality," ellegedly caused by texting while driving." Police say, "Martin Burt Kuehl, 41, was driving west on Westcliff Drive when he hit and killed Martha Ovalle in a crosswalk back in August 2008."
My first reaction to this story was how sad it was that people don't pay enough attention to the road and find their cell phones more important.
Although I have been known to text and drive; I am very very aware of everything around me, and do not text often. I know there are so many people out there who do this on a daily basis, and I know if it were my kid who was hit by a careless driver, then I would be very upset about this situation. However, I am curious how true the "epileptic" part is. Did this guy really have a seizure before he hit the boy? or was it an excuse to make this accident less of a blame for Woods? If I remember correctly, I think Xanix is an anti-depressant. And Vicodin is a heavy duty pain killer. So why would someone on both of these pills be texting while driving? I don't know, maybe people on those meds or ok to drive, I'm not a doctor, obviously. Although this man was on two prescription drugs and has epilepsy, they main title of this story is "Texting Driver Guilty of Death in 14-year-old Boy." This title helps catch people's attention. The sad thing is, it wasn't just texting that did this; especially if this man did have a seizure during the accident. But since the article said the accident was caused by texting, they had to mention another accident caused by texting, Martin Burt Kuehl. I can't imagine how Woods' or Kuehl feel, knowing that a stupid text message conversation took someone's life. I don't think I could live with myself, knowing that I killed someone so carelessly.
We all make mistakes; I just wish everyone could learn from each other's mistakes and move on with their lives; instead of repeating mistakes over and over again. I bet this isn't the last time this happens. My prayer goes out to these families who have lost someone to a careless driver. May you find peace somehow, and find a way to forgive.
This accident happened in the intersection of Indianapolis Ave and Everglades Ln in Huntington Beach. This happened 2 years ago on August 29th, 2007. Jeffrey Woods was driving a pickup, while on two prescription drugs, Vicodin and Xanax, and was texting on his phone. Danny Oates, the 14-year-old boy, was riding his bike when he was struck by Jeffrey Woods. The report said, "Woods had pleaded not guilty to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated." Woods' defense attorney, Scott Well, claims, "Woods had a seizure during the crash and was later diagnosed with epilepsy." Woods is now facing a maximum sentence of 10 years in state prison, and unfortunately he isn't the only person facing criminal charges for a fatality," ellegedly caused by texting while driving." Police say, "Martin Burt Kuehl, 41, was driving west on Westcliff Drive when he hit and killed Martha Ovalle in a crosswalk back in August 2008."
My first reaction to this story was how sad it was that people don't pay enough attention to the road and find their cell phones more important.
Although I have been known to text and drive; I am very very aware of everything around me, and do not text often. I know there are so many people out there who do this on a daily basis, and I know if it were my kid who was hit by a careless driver, then I would be very upset about this situation. However, I am curious how true the "epileptic" part is. Did this guy really have a seizure before he hit the boy? or was it an excuse to make this accident less of a blame for Woods? If I remember correctly, I think Xanix is an anti-depressant. And Vicodin is a heavy duty pain killer. So why would someone on both of these pills be texting while driving? I don't know, maybe people on those meds or ok to drive, I'm not a doctor, obviously. Although this man was on two prescription drugs and has epilepsy, they main title of this story is "Texting Driver Guilty of Death in 14-year-old Boy." This title helps catch people's attention. The sad thing is, it wasn't just texting that did this; especially if this man did have a seizure during the accident. But since the article said the accident was caused by texting, they had to mention another accident caused by texting, Martin Burt Kuehl. I can't imagine how Woods' or Kuehl feel, knowing that a stupid text message conversation took someone's life. I don't think I could live with myself, knowing that I killed someone so carelessly.
We all make mistakes; I just wish everyone could learn from each other's mistakes and move on with their lives; instead of repeating mistakes over and over again. I bet this isn't the last time this happens. My prayer goes out to these families who have lost someone to a careless driver. May you find peace somehow, and find a way to forgive.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Mom Found Passed Out in Car Loses Kids
I found this story on KTLA News
This happened in Florida, where a woman claims she was at a "family party drinking tequila," Friday night. Joanne Martinez is 24-years-old and has two children, ages 6 and 4. She was leaving the party in her SUV with her two kids, 6 and 4 yr olds, and also her 7-year-old nephew. According to reports, "Martinez began to feel tired, pulled over to the side of the road and fell asleep." The report also said, "A man living in the area called police when he noticed the Ford Expedition running, with a little boy playing around the vehicle. Police found her unconscious and she smelled like alcohol. The children were found in the back seat crying, and the police called Martinez's mother to come pick up the children, and they took Martinez to jail. She remains there facing felony child neglect charges with a $15,000 bond.
My first reaction was...not again. This stuff happens all the time. People don't know how to make better decisions with their kids around.
First of all, why did this woman get into her vehicle and "try" to drive home with her children and nephew in the back seat of her SUV? Second of all, what does her nephew's mother think now, after letting her child go with his drunken aunt in her car? Sounds to me like the entire family is irresponsible. If you go to a family get together, and you know there's alcohol there, either get a baby sitter or don't drink. She could also have found what I call a DD, Designated Driver. I know this woman if she were to get in a car accident and kill one of her kids, would have woke up the next day and felt the worst pain she would have ever felt. Knowing she killed one of her own children, or even nephew. I hate seeing things like this, and unfortunately, I'm not surprised. Stuff like this happens all the time. People are so stupid sometimes. We all make mistakes as a parent, maybe be a little too hard on our kids, or whatever. But I don't think this would be considered a "mistake as a parent," but a selfish decision that could have cost your kids their lives. You would figure that someone at their "family party" would have noticed her drinking to much tequila, getting drunk, and walking out the door with her keys in her hand, and her kids by her side. Now because of this woman just wanting to get drunk and have a good time, her kids have to pay for it. Yeah, she'll pay for it by losing her kids, or going to jail, or both. But her kids will pay for it more than she ever will. They have to live the rest of their lives without their mother. I hope she sobered up and realized what an idiot she was.
My opinion always stays the same. There are thousands + people out there who can't have children who would love to, and there are thousand+ idiots out there who have kids who don't want nor deserve them. If you can't take responsibility for your children and make good decisions, DON'T HAVE KIDS, or put them up for adoption. It would be better than forcing them to live through the mistakes you'll make as a parent.
This happened in Florida, where a woman claims she was at a "family party drinking tequila," Friday night. Joanne Martinez is 24-years-old and has two children, ages 6 and 4. She was leaving the party in her SUV with her two kids, 6 and 4 yr olds, and also her 7-year-old nephew. According to reports, "Martinez began to feel tired, pulled over to the side of the road and fell asleep." The report also said, "A man living in the area called police when he noticed the Ford Expedition running, with a little boy playing around the vehicle. Police found her unconscious and she smelled like alcohol. The children were found in the back seat crying, and the police called Martinez's mother to come pick up the children, and they took Martinez to jail. She remains there facing felony child neglect charges with a $15,000 bond.
My first reaction was...not again. This stuff happens all the time. People don't know how to make better decisions with their kids around.
First of all, why did this woman get into her vehicle and "try" to drive home with her children and nephew in the back seat of her SUV? Second of all, what does her nephew's mother think now, after letting her child go with his drunken aunt in her car? Sounds to me like the entire family is irresponsible. If you go to a family get together, and you know there's alcohol there, either get a baby sitter or don't drink. She could also have found what I call a DD, Designated Driver. I know this woman if she were to get in a car accident and kill one of her kids, would have woke up the next day and felt the worst pain she would have ever felt. Knowing she killed one of her own children, or even nephew. I hate seeing things like this, and unfortunately, I'm not surprised. Stuff like this happens all the time. People are so stupid sometimes. We all make mistakes as a parent, maybe be a little too hard on our kids, or whatever. But I don't think this would be considered a "mistake as a parent," but a selfish decision that could have cost your kids their lives. You would figure that someone at their "family party" would have noticed her drinking to much tequila, getting drunk, and walking out the door with her keys in her hand, and her kids by her side. Now because of this woman just wanting to get drunk and have a good time, her kids have to pay for it. Yeah, she'll pay for it by losing her kids, or going to jail, or both. But her kids will pay for it more than she ever will. They have to live the rest of their lives without their mother. I hope she sobered up and realized what an idiot she was.
My opinion always stays the same. There are thousands + people out there who can't have children who would love to, and there are thousand+ idiots out there who have kids who don't want nor deserve them. If you can't take responsibility for your children and make good decisions, DON'T HAVE KIDS, or put them up for adoption. It would be better than forcing them to live through the mistakes you'll make as a parent.
Many tots watch 32 hours of TV a week
I found this story on MSNBC News
In New York, this report refers to the television being called the "electronic baby sitter." The Nielsen Co says, "Children ages 2 to 5 watch more than 32 hours of television each week. Kids 6 to 11 spend a little less time in front of the TV screen---more than 28 hours." The main reason this older group of kids have a lower hour rate is because those kids are in school, and have less time to watch television. According to this study, this has been the highest number of hours for children aged 2-11 since the year 1995. Nielsen also says, "Children ages 6 to 11 play video games on a television for nearly 2 1/2 hours a week on average."
My first reaction to this story was that I have a 3 year old and a 7 year old. And the hours on this report seemed kind of high for my kids.
However, both my children have their own television in their rooms, with a cable box so they can watch cartoons. And my oldest, the 7 year old-Elijah, has a play station in his room as well. I think kids spend a lot of time watching TV; however I would allow my 7 year old to watch as much TV as possible because he loves the Discovery Channel. He always comes out of his room and tells us something interesting he learned on a show he's watching. Elijah is very smart, even his teacher told us the other day at his parent teacher conference that he is well advanced past the other students. He tries to learn everything he can, and he is so smart. I know kids sit around and watch TV, and I completely agree with it being "a built in babysitter," but if your child can find something good to watch and it will help him/her more than hurt them, then I don't see a problem with it. On the other hand, all of my children get plenty of time outside as well. Elijah plays football, which is over now for this year, and he'll play baseball coming in a few months. They all love to be outside doing things. I know some kids just sit and watch cartoons, and they really don't advance in learning anything, and sometimes it's just because their parents are to lazy too spend the time to teach them things. My son, Elijah, and I have math books we do together, and he loves to read, so we do that as well. Even if he is watching a lot of television, he is also getting a lot of learning time in between.
I think if parents allow their children to watch TV, great, especially if they are watching educational programs. But parents need to make sure they are spending time with their children without involving the television. Letting kids get fresh air playing outside, this to can also prevent your child from being overweight. I know there are so many parents out there who are worried about their child being overweight, but look at the statistics. This is probably why most American kids are getting overweight, is because they spend too much time sitting on their rear ends doing nothing. Parents need to set an example for their kids. The earlier your child learns about getting exercise, and staying healthy, the better it will influence them. This will keep your child from setting around getting obese like half of Americans are.
In New York, this report refers to the television being called the "electronic baby sitter." The Nielsen Co says, "Children ages 2 to 5 watch more than 32 hours of television each week. Kids 6 to 11 spend a little less time in front of the TV screen---more than 28 hours." The main reason this older group of kids have a lower hour rate is because those kids are in school, and have less time to watch television. According to this study, this has been the highest number of hours for children aged 2-11 since the year 1995. Nielsen also says, "Children ages 6 to 11 play video games on a television for nearly 2 1/2 hours a week on average."
My first reaction to this story was that I have a 3 year old and a 7 year old. And the hours on this report seemed kind of high for my kids.
However, both my children have their own television in their rooms, with a cable box so they can watch cartoons. And my oldest, the 7 year old-Elijah, has a play station in his room as well. I think kids spend a lot of time watching TV; however I would allow my 7 year old to watch as much TV as possible because he loves the Discovery Channel. He always comes out of his room and tells us something interesting he learned on a show he's watching. Elijah is very smart, even his teacher told us the other day at his parent teacher conference that he is well advanced past the other students. He tries to learn everything he can, and he is so smart. I know kids sit around and watch TV, and I completely agree with it being "a built in babysitter," but if your child can find something good to watch and it will help him/her more than hurt them, then I don't see a problem with it. On the other hand, all of my children get plenty of time outside as well. Elijah plays football, which is over now for this year, and he'll play baseball coming in a few months. They all love to be outside doing things. I know some kids just sit and watch cartoons, and they really don't advance in learning anything, and sometimes it's just because their parents are to lazy too spend the time to teach them things. My son, Elijah, and I have math books we do together, and he loves to read, so we do that as well. Even if he is watching a lot of television, he is also getting a lot of learning time in between.
I think if parents allow their children to watch TV, great, especially if they are watching educational programs. But parents need to make sure they are spending time with their children without involving the television. Letting kids get fresh air playing outside, this to can also prevent your child from being overweight. I know there are so many parents out there who are worried about their child being overweight, but look at the statistics. This is probably why most American kids are getting overweight, is because they spend too much time sitting on their rear ends doing nothing. Parents need to set an example for their kids. The earlier your child learns about getting exercise, and staying healthy, the better it will influence them. This will keep your child from setting around getting obese like half of Americans are.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Night Club Settles After Wash U. Students Accused It Of Racism
I found this story on fox2news.com.
This story happened in St. Louis, MO, with 6 African Americans, and a night club called Mother's. There were 6 African Americans, who attend Washington University, who went to a night club and weren't allowed in because their pants were too baggy. Ten days after the night club was accused of racism, the club made a settlement with the 6 men. The article said, "The Original Mother's bar has agreed to make public and private apologies, participate in training programs for management and participate in an anti-discrimination rally to be held in Chicago next month." The night club/bar will also help these students with four fundraisers for charities which are not yet determined. Regis Murayi, the class treasurer, helped organize their night out. The article says Murayi traded jeans with a white kid and still was not allowed into the bar, even though the white kids pants were tighter than his baggy jeans he had on. The college seniors say they didn't have any intentions to gain anything financial, but they only want to "raise awareness that racial issues are still prevalent in the community." The students say, "since they've secured legal councel, if any of their demands are not met, they will review their options and then consider a lawsuit."
My first reaction to this story, was, guys do wear their jeans really low. And a lot of people do not want to see it.
As far as Murayi changing into a white kids jeans and still not getting into the club, well then I would have to say the club is probably being racist. I'm just really surpised to see that the 6 students didn't want more than 4 fundraisers for charities. Just by that action itself, I'd say these kids probably really were being picked on because they were African American. Because if this were a plan they had, just to get money, then that's what they would have done. I think this night club or bar, whatever it is, should be evaluated, and made sure that they do something to make this up. There is no reason for these college students to have trouble getting into this club, unless they have previously caused problems there. Maybe the guy at the door of this club had something against the guys, or maybe it’s not the club itself, but maybe it's the guy at the door who is racist. There are lots of people out there how are racist and they need to get over it. I’m not racist, I’ve had friends who were black, and I hate to see others being racist.
I wish people would just get over the racist situations. There are no more slaves anywhere, so there's no reason for this night club to not allow blacks into their club. If this club is going to be racist, then it should probably be shut down, because I'm sure there are just as many African American customers as there are White customers. I wish everyone could just get along.
This story happened in St. Louis, MO, with 6 African Americans, and a night club called Mother's. There were 6 African Americans, who attend Washington University, who went to a night club and weren't allowed in because their pants were too baggy. Ten days after the night club was accused of racism, the club made a settlement with the 6 men. The article said, "The Original Mother's bar has agreed to make public and private apologies, participate in training programs for management and participate in an anti-discrimination rally to be held in Chicago next month." The night club/bar will also help these students with four fundraisers for charities which are not yet determined. Regis Murayi, the class treasurer, helped organize their night out. The article says Murayi traded jeans with a white kid and still was not allowed into the bar, even though the white kids pants were tighter than his baggy jeans he had on. The college seniors say they didn't have any intentions to gain anything financial, but they only want to "raise awareness that racial issues are still prevalent in the community." The students say, "since they've secured legal councel, if any of their demands are not met, they will review their options and then consider a lawsuit."
My first reaction to this story, was, guys do wear their jeans really low. And a lot of people do not want to see it.
As far as Murayi changing into a white kids jeans and still not getting into the club, well then I would have to say the club is probably being racist. I'm just really surpised to see that the 6 students didn't want more than 4 fundraisers for charities. Just by that action itself, I'd say these kids probably really were being picked on because they were African American. Because if this were a plan they had, just to get money, then that's what they would have done. I think this night club or bar, whatever it is, should be evaluated, and made sure that they do something to make this up. There is no reason for these college students to have trouble getting into this club, unless they have previously caused problems there. Maybe the guy at the door of this club had something against the guys, or maybe it’s not the club itself, but maybe it's the guy at the door who is racist. There are lots of people out there how are racist and they need to get over it. I’m not racist, I’ve had friends who were black, and I hate to see others being racist.
I wish people would just get over the racist situations. There are no more slaves anywhere, so there's no reason for this night club to not allow blacks into their club. If this club is going to be racist, then it should probably be shut down, because I'm sure there are just as many African American customers as there are White customers. I wish everyone could just get along.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Men can get (and beat) breast cancer
I found this story
Men to can get breast cancer. Peter Criss, the guy painted like a cat, from the KISS band, had breast cancer. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month his treatment was successful and he is now cancer free. Criss first noticed a lump in his left breast, and unlike most men who won’t go to the doctors, Criss got it checked out. The article said, “Doctors removed a cancerous tumor.” Criss is now 63 years old and remains cancer free. There are several statistics on male breast cancer, such as: men are 100 times less common in getting breast cancer than women are; and breast cancer is more likely to be in a male between the ages of 60-70 years old. Most men hate going to the doctor and even refuse going, but as Criss said, “prompt medical attention improves your odds of beating breast cancer.”
My first reaction was….What? Male breast cancer? No way.
My grandmother had breast cancer twice, and now is cancer free, and I know there is millions of other woman out there that have had or do currently have breast cancer. But this is a shock to me; I never knew men could get breast cancer. I looked on another site to find some symptoms of male breast cancer and I found that the main symptom is, “finding a firm, non-painful mass located just below the nipple. The average size of breast cancer in men when first discovered is about 2.5 cm in diameter.” Males may also get changes in their skin around their nipple(s) and/or discharge. Another site stated, "An estimated 1,910 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in the U.S. in 2009, accounting for about 1 percent of all breast cancers." It also said that there is an estimated 440 men who will die in the U.S. in the year 2009. I know how stubborn men can be with going to the doctor if they think something is wrong. My father is the most stubborn man I know, and I remember him sitting in a recliner rocking chair banging his head against the back of the chair because his appendix was about to explode and he was in a lot of pain.He refused to go to the hospital so my mom had to call an ambulance to get him to the hospital. My dad was a fire fighter, he had heart surgery and was supposed to be in bed for a couple weeks, and refused, he was home less than a week and he was out in fires again. My husband to is stubborn about going to the doctor, he wouldn’t go until I set up an appointment and made him go, just to find out he has spinal stenosis and a protruding disc.
I know men will try to be tough and not go to the doctor, but you never know, the one trip you take to the doctor could save your life.
Men to can get breast cancer. Peter Criss, the guy painted like a cat, from the KISS band, had breast cancer. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month his treatment was successful and he is now cancer free. Criss first noticed a lump in his left breast, and unlike most men who won’t go to the doctors, Criss got it checked out. The article said, “Doctors removed a cancerous tumor.” Criss is now 63 years old and remains cancer free. There are several statistics on male breast cancer, such as: men are 100 times less common in getting breast cancer than women are; and breast cancer is more likely to be in a male between the ages of 60-70 years old. Most men hate going to the doctor and even refuse going, but as Criss said, “prompt medical attention improves your odds of beating breast cancer.”
My first reaction was….What? Male breast cancer? No way.
My grandmother had breast cancer twice, and now is cancer free, and I know there is millions of other woman out there that have had or do currently have breast cancer. But this is a shock to me; I never knew men could get breast cancer. I looked on another site to find some symptoms of male breast cancer and I found that the main symptom is, “finding a firm, non-painful mass located just below the nipple. The average size of breast cancer in men when first discovered is about 2.5 cm in diameter.” Males may also get changes in their skin around their nipple(s) and/or discharge. Another site stated, "An estimated 1,910 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in men in the U.S. in 2009, accounting for about 1 percent of all breast cancers." It also said that there is an estimated 440 men who will die in the U.S. in the year 2009. I know how stubborn men can be with going to the doctor if they think something is wrong. My father is the most stubborn man I know, and I remember him sitting in a recliner rocking chair banging his head against the back of the chair because his appendix was about to explode and he was in a lot of pain.He refused to go to the hospital so my mom had to call an ambulance to get him to the hospital. My dad was a fire fighter, he had heart surgery and was supposed to be in bed for a couple weeks, and refused, he was home less than a week and he was out in fires again. My husband to is stubborn about going to the doctor, he wouldn’t go until I set up an appointment and made him go, just to find out he has spinal stenosis and a protruding disc.
I know men will try to be tough and not go to the doctor, but you never know, the one trip you take to the doctor could save your life.
Don't Sleep With Your Baby
I found this story on Fox 2 News.
"Allowing babies to sleep with their parents is a bad idea," says the American Academy of Pediatrics and the consumer Product Safety Commission. They say it can pose a risk of strangulation or even suffocation. Some of the risks that are involved with a baby younger than 2 years old sleeping in bed with you are; suffocation with pillows, blankets or comforters; strangulation and/or entrapment of the baby's head in any part of the bed frame itself; it increases the chance of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome); and also increases the chance of injuries by the parents accidentally rolling over onto the child, or having the child roll of the side of the bed. All of these are hazards for babies. The report also says, "Co-sleeping often results in poor sleep for parents and children." Baby's move around a lot more during sleep, which can interrupt the parents sleeping as well. And the baby can also get used to sleeping with the parent and depend on it more often, such as nap time: Kids won't want to take a nap without a parent because of the attachment they get when sleeping together. This can also contribute to behavioral problems. The last paragraph of the report said, "If parents let their babies sleep with them, they should have a firm mattress that fits snugly into the bed. There should be no soft bedding, pillows, or stuffed animals." It also encourages parents to not drink or take any medication that could affect their alertness while having a baby sleep with them. And always place the baby on his/her back to reduce the chance of SIDS.
My first reaction to this was, how could sleeping with a baby be dangerous if you’re careful? I know that babies could suffocate, but not if you watch what’s around them and make sure your baby is safe.
As I read the article the one and only thing that stuck out that could be bad (for me and my own baby) was the attachment part. My baby is now 8 months old and he has only slept in bed with me and my husband maybe a handful of times. There are times when he just can't sleep, whether he was teething or just not feeling good, and he wanted to sleep in bed with us to be close. I completely understand that a baby could suffocate while in bed with parents because of all of the pillows and blankets that are soft and could easily cover the baby's face. I, however, am a very light sleeper: I wake up to every little tiny noise around me. If my son is sleeping in his crib next to me, and he rolls over, or even makes a cooing noise while sleeping, it wakes me up right away. I'm so used to hearing him make a noise and I lean over and give him his pacifier. This too is a very bad idea because now if I don't give him his pacifier right away, he wakes up crying.
I think this is a great article for new mothers. Sometimes people don't understand that babies, especial newborns, can't defend themselves. If a newborn baby gets a blanket or pillow over their heads they don't know how to use their arms well enough to free their face. And the increase of SIDS, I’m not too sure about. I don't think where the baby sleeps has an effect on if SIDS takes place. But I’m not the expert, so I guess whatever makes my baby safer, then I’ll do.
"Allowing babies to sleep with their parents is a bad idea," says the American Academy of Pediatrics and the consumer Product Safety Commission. They say it can pose a risk of strangulation or even suffocation. Some of the risks that are involved with a baby younger than 2 years old sleeping in bed with you are; suffocation with pillows, blankets or comforters; strangulation and/or entrapment of the baby's head in any part of the bed frame itself; it increases the chance of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome); and also increases the chance of injuries by the parents accidentally rolling over onto the child, or having the child roll of the side of the bed. All of these are hazards for babies. The report also says, "Co-sleeping often results in poor sleep for parents and children." Baby's move around a lot more during sleep, which can interrupt the parents sleeping as well. And the baby can also get used to sleeping with the parent and depend on it more often, such as nap time: Kids won't want to take a nap without a parent because of the attachment they get when sleeping together. This can also contribute to behavioral problems. The last paragraph of the report said, "If parents let their babies sleep with them, they should have a firm mattress that fits snugly into the bed. There should be no soft bedding, pillows, or stuffed animals." It also encourages parents to not drink or take any medication that could affect their alertness while having a baby sleep with them. And always place the baby on his/her back to reduce the chance of SIDS.
My first reaction to this was, how could sleeping with a baby be dangerous if you’re careful? I know that babies could suffocate, but not if you watch what’s around them and make sure your baby is safe.
As I read the article the one and only thing that stuck out that could be bad (for me and my own baby) was the attachment part. My baby is now 8 months old and he has only slept in bed with me and my husband maybe a handful of times. There are times when he just can't sleep, whether he was teething or just not feeling good, and he wanted to sleep in bed with us to be close. I completely understand that a baby could suffocate while in bed with parents because of all of the pillows and blankets that are soft and could easily cover the baby's face. I, however, am a very light sleeper: I wake up to every little tiny noise around me. If my son is sleeping in his crib next to me, and he rolls over, or even makes a cooing noise while sleeping, it wakes me up right away. I'm so used to hearing him make a noise and I lean over and give him his pacifier. This too is a very bad idea because now if I don't give him his pacifier right away, he wakes up crying.
I think this is a great article for new mothers. Sometimes people don't understand that babies, especial newborns, can't defend themselves. If a newborn baby gets a blanket or pillow over their heads they don't know how to use their arms well enough to free their face. And the increase of SIDS, I’m not too sure about. I don't think where the baby sleeps has an effect on if SIDS takes place. But I’m not the expert, so I guess whatever makes my baby safer, then I’ll do.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Garth Brooks coming out of retirement
I found two articles, one on MSNBC News and the other on examiner.com
"Country superstar Garth Brooks announced Thursday that he's coming out of retirement with a show in Las Vegas." Brooks said at a news conference that he is ending his retirement with an extended engagement at the Wynn Resort. He has been retired since 2000, because he wanted to spend more time with his children, but once he raised them, he wanted to return to the road. The article said, "The Recording Industry Association of America honored Brooks in 2007 with a career award after he passed Elvis Presley to become the top-selling solo artist in U.S. History. At the time he had sold more than 123 million albums." Garth Brooks is 47 years old, and is currently married to Trisha Yearwood. They live together in Oklahoma. On examiner.com Brooks stated at a press conference at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville that, "We're going to take the retirement room off over our head, and I already feel taller." That article said as of December 11, 2009 he will start performing 3 nights a week at the Wynn Resort in Vegas. He has a private jet that will fly him back and forth for weekend shows, so he will remain at home with his wife and kids during the weekdays. His shows in Vegas will only last 15 weeks out of the year, but could last up to 5 years in length. Brooks is optimistic about coming back, saying, "I know this is a young industry, so I'm not sure I'll be welcome back but, if the fans want me, I still want to pursue my music."
My first thought was how excited I was. I LOVE Garth Brooks and I am so excited to see him come out of retirement.
I don't think anyone realizes how excited my husband and I are to hear this happening. Garth Brooks has been a big part of our lives, we love his music, and we are going to try to do everything possible to get in to see one of his shows. I have never been to Vegas, but what a time to go. I still can't believe Brooks has passed up Elvis Presley to become the top-selling solo artist in the history of the U.S. history. That is the most exciting thing I could ever think of. I couldn't imagine being his wife, or even one of his kids. And I definitely can't imagine how proud they are to say they are related to him. Garth Brooks has worked so hard in his life to earn everything he has gotten, and he deserves everything he gets. When he stated "I'm not sure I'll be welcomed back but, if the fans want me, I still want to pursue my music," well, h*ll yeah we want him back. I don't think anyone would want him to stay in retirement. Everyone who is a fan of him would want to go to more shows to see him do what he does best. You can tell he enjoys his music. Every show I've ever seen him do, he has been so happy, and shows how passionate he is about singing. You can tell he is one in a million who love their jobs, and his positive attitude rubs off on millions of people in this world. I can actually say he is one that millions look up to. I am just so excited that he is coming back.
Now the next step is going to see him in Vegas. Maybe we'll get lucky and Garth and Trisha Yearwood will write some songs together. You never know, maybe we'll see her sing some of his songs with him onstage at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas. :) YAY!!!
"Country superstar Garth Brooks announced Thursday that he's coming out of retirement with a show in Las Vegas." Brooks said at a news conference that he is ending his retirement with an extended engagement at the Wynn Resort. He has been retired since 2000, because he wanted to spend more time with his children, but once he raised them, he wanted to return to the road. The article said, "The Recording Industry Association of America honored Brooks in 2007 with a career award after he passed Elvis Presley to become the top-selling solo artist in U.S. History. At the time he had sold more than 123 million albums." Garth Brooks is 47 years old, and is currently married to Trisha Yearwood. They live together in Oklahoma. On examiner.com Brooks stated at a press conference at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville that, "We're going to take the retirement room off over our head, and I already feel taller." That article said as of December 11, 2009 he will start performing 3 nights a week at the Wynn Resort in Vegas. He has a private jet that will fly him back and forth for weekend shows, so he will remain at home with his wife and kids during the weekdays. His shows in Vegas will only last 15 weeks out of the year, but could last up to 5 years in length. Brooks is optimistic about coming back, saying, "I know this is a young industry, so I'm not sure I'll be welcome back but, if the fans want me, I still want to pursue my music."
My first thought was how excited I was. I LOVE Garth Brooks and I am so excited to see him come out of retirement.
I don't think anyone realizes how excited my husband and I are to hear this happening. Garth Brooks has been a big part of our lives, we love his music, and we are going to try to do everything possible to get in to see one of his shows. I have never been to Vegas, but what a time to go. I still can't believe Brooks has passed up Elvis Presley to become the top-selling solo artist in the history of the U.S. history. That is the most exciting thing I could ever think of. I couldn't imagine being his wife, or even one of his kids. And I definitely can't imagine how proud they are to say they are related to him. Garth Brooks has worked so hard in his life to earn everything he has gotten, and he deserves everything he gets. When he stated "I'm not sure I'll be welcomed back but, if the fans want me, I still want to pursue my music," well, h*ll yeah we want him back. I don't think anyone would want him to stay in retirement. Everyone who is a fan of him would want to go to more shows to see him do what he does best. You can tell he enjoys his music. Every show I've ever seen him do, he has been so happy, and shows how passionate he is about singing. You can tell he is one in a million who love their jobs, and his positive attitude rubs off on millions of people in this world. I can actually say he is one that millions look up to. I am just so excited that he is coming back.
Now the next step is going to see him in Vegas. Maybe we'll get lucky and Garth and Trisha Yearwood will write some songs together. You never know, maybe we'll see her sing some of his songs with him onstage at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas. :) YAY!!!
Hilary Swank: I let boyfriend's son see me nude
I found this story on MSNBC News.
Hilary Swank, 35-year-old, isn't know for showing her stuff on the big screen. However, she does claim to be naked in front of her boyfriend's 6-year-old son, Sam, and this may affect her bid for her third "Oscar: a new biopic about legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart." Swank told TODAY's Meredith Vieira that she believes, "being open about this choice in her personal life may open lines of communication in families." Another thing Swank said was, "I think it's great that people can talk about things that bring up debate. I think every family is different, and you have to know what's right for you and your family." This debate came up when Swank had an interview with Joanna Coles who asked what she wears to sleep. Hilary answered, "I don't sleep in anything." Hilary is currently involved with John Campisi, her agent. Campisi's son Sam typically only sees Hilary nude when he comes into the bedroom in the morning. "He doesn't look twice, he doesn't think about it yet," Swank says to Marie Claire. Her reasoning for sleeping naked is, as she says, "I just toss and turn too much when I sleep, and if I'm in clothes, I get all twisted up."
My first reaction to this this story was how wrong this is. As I read this story my thoughts and opinions did not change.
I realize this is not her biological son, but as the girlfriend of someone with a child, she should have the decency to keep her clothes on in front of this boy. I think once a child is old enough to say, "hey mommy/daddy, what's that," it's time to not be naked in front of him/her. My daughter was only 2-2 1/2 years old before I stopped changing and showering in front of her. My daughter showered with me until she was that age, and I started getting uncomfortable, feeling like I was doing something wrong. This was before she started pointing things out and asking questions. I know in the article it said that Sam, the boy, only sees her naked when he goes into her bedroom in the morning, but if she knows he will come into her bedroom, then she need to set rules with him not to come into the room until he knocks, or start locking the door. It's a respect thing. And as for this child's father, he should be embarrassed to have this out in the news, that his girlfriend is being naked in front of his child. If he is not embarrassed then he is not a very good father. I would have to bet that Sam's mother now knows about this, and I know if I were her, I would be furious. Parents are supposed to protect their children, and prevent them from seeing things on the television they shouldn't be watching, and talking to them about sex, drugs, and right and wrong. I believe as a parent, John Campisi, is not doing his job. When Sam is old enough to have sex explained to him, is John going to sit him down, strip down the girlfriend, and explain every detail of a womans body to him? There are things that parents should and shouldn't do, and I am so against something like this.
I hope that other parents out there think twice about how they are influencing their children, and if they are still showering and/or changing in front of their children, they should think twice. Kids are so influenced by the things around them, and parents need to set a good example.
Hilary Swank, 35-year-old, isn't know for showing her stuff on the big screen. However, she does claim to be naked in front of her boyfriend's 6-year-old son, Sam, and this may affect her bid for her third "Oscar: a new biopic about legendary aviatrix Amelia Earhart." Swank told TODAY's Meredith Vieira that she believes, "being open about this choice in her personal life may open lines of communication in families." Another thing Swank said was, "I think it's great that people can talk about things that bring up debate. I think every family is different, and you have to know what's right for you and your family." This debate came up when Swank had an interview with Joanna Coles who asked what she wears to sleep. Hilary answered, "I don't sleep in anything." Hilary is currently involved with John Campisi, her agent. Campisi's son Sam typically only sees Hilary nude when he comes into the bedroom in the morning. "He doesn't look twice, he doesn't think about it yet," Swank says to Marie Claire. Her reasoning for sleeping naked is, as she says, "I just toss and turn too much when I sleep, and if I'm in clothes, I get all twisted up."
My first reaction to this this story was how wrong this is. As I read this story my thoughts and opinions did not change.
I realize this is not her biological son, but as the girlfriend of someone with a child, she should have the decency to keep her clothes on in front of this boy. I think once a child is old enough to say, "hey mommy/daddy, what's that," it's time to not be naked in front of him/her. My daughter was only 2-2 1/2 years old before I stopped changing and showering in front of her. My daughter showered with me until she was that age, and I started getting uncomfortable, feeling like I was doing something wrong. This was before she started pointing things out and asking questions. I know in the article it said that Sam, the boy, only sees her naked when he goes into her bedroom in the morning, but if she knows he will come into her bedroom, then she need to set rules with him not to come into the room until he knocks, or start locking the door. It's a respect thing. And as for this child's father, he should be embarrassed to have this out in the news, that his girlfriend is being naked in front of his child. If he is not embarrassed then he is not a very good father. I would have to bet that Sam's mother now knows about this, and I know if I were her, I would be furious. Parents are supposed to protect their children, and prevent them from seeing things on the television they shouldn't be watching, and talking to them about sex, drugs, and right and wrong. I believe as a parent, John Campisi, is not doing his job. When Sam is old enough to have sex explained to him, is John going to sit him down, strip down the girlfriend, and explain every detail of a womans body to him? There are things that parents should and shouldn't do, and I am so against something like this.
I hope that other parents out there think twice about how they are influencing their children, and if they are still showering and/or changing in front of their children, they should think twice. Kids are so influenced by the things around them, and parents need to set a good example.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
6 things you forgot to childproof
This article was on MSNBC News
1.) The floor: Susan Baril, co-founder or Safe Beginnings (a child-safely company) says, "Taking a trip around your home on your hands and knees is the only way to see it like a child." Some of the things to look for would be; paper clips in the baseboards, cords hanging neck high, even splinters in any hardwoods floors you may have, and electrical outlets that may be exposed.
2.) Baby gate: The article said, "Never use pressure gates at the top of stairs. They'll hold back a crawling baby, but not a pushy toddler."
3.) Fireplace: not only blocking the fire place itself, but blocking the "sharp hearthstone in front," which can pose a huge danger also. Especially to kids who go from crawling, to walking, to running.
4.) Television: "More than 15,000 kids are injured each year by falling furniture," according to the Center for Injury Research and Policy. Most of these injuries are caused by the TV's falling over onto the children. If you have a way to strap the television down, you should do so.
5.) The cat: If you have a cat, you should buy a crib tent to protect your toddler from being stepped on.
6.) Yourself: Baril says, "Toddlers love to imitate." Examples would be; how to operate the baby gate, and stepping over the baby gate. If your child sees you doing these things, they will try to do them themselves.
My first reaction was that I have an infant myself and I want to make sure I do everything possible to make sure he's safe at all times. My thought while reading this story was thinking about these things, and how obvious they are and I would have never thought about them. So good thing I read this article.
The first one, the floor, is a good childproof example. I know the other day I was on the floor playing with my son and I looked around for a split second and saw something on the floor that I couldn't see from above. As I looked around to see anything else I may have missed, I realize how much their views are different from our own. I saw things in a whole new light. The second one, the baby gate, I haven't quite started using yet. Although, it's a big thought in my head since my baby is crawling everywhere now. I know I would never put them above the stairs in my home, if I had stairs, but I never thought about not letting my son see me climb over it. As for number 3, the fireplace, I already knew. You should always make sure that any sharp objects or tables, ect. are protected. My son will grab onto something and pull himself up, and if he loses his balance, he falls over, so anything around him he can hit his head on. We have a hardwood floor in our living room, and my son falls all the time and hits his head on them. I try to put blankets around him while he holds onto things while standing, but there's only so much I can do. I wish I could just put a helmet on him until he gets better at standing and walking. But I guess it will just make him tougher later in life to just deal with the head pains now, although it makes me so sad when he cries. Number 4, the television, is something every mother/father should know. I always make sure things like that are safe. Our flat screen TV in our living room has straps on the back to keep it tied down to the entertainment center it's on. Number 6, yourself, is the best one. I knew that toddlers love to imitate the things or the people around them, but I never actually thought about them trying to do things like climbing over the gates. However, there was one point where I was buckling him into his car seat and he tried to help me, because he has seen me do it so many times. Now he tries to help me all the time. He also, in the last month or so, started pulling off his own diaper, because watching me, he knows where to unstrap it.
I'm glad they make articles like these, because there are so many things to be done to childproof your own home, and sometimes we over look the most obvious ones. And I want to do everything possible to make sure my children are safe.
1.) The floor: Susan Baril, co-founder or Safe Beginnings (a child-safely company) says, "Taking a trip around your home on your hands and knees is the only way to see it like a child." Some of the things to look for would be; paper clips in the baseboards, cords hanging neck high, even splinters in any hardwoods floors you may have, and electrical outlets that may be exposed.
2.) Baby gate: The article said, "Never use pressure gates at the top of stairs. They'll hold back a crawling baby, but not a pushy toddler."
3.) Fireplace: not only blocking the fire place itself, but blocking the "sharp hearthstone in front," which can pose a huge danger also. Especially to kids who go from crawling, to walking, to running.
4.) Television: "More than 15,000 kids are injured each year by falling furniture," according to the Center for Injury Research and Policy. Most of these injuries are caused by the TV's falling over onto the children. If you have a way to strap the television down, you should do so.
5.) The cat: If you have a cat, you should buy a crib tent to protect your toddler from being stepped on.
6.) Yourself: Baril says, "Toddlers love to imitate." Examples would be; how to operate the baby gate, and stepping over the baby gate. If your child sees you doing these things, they will try to do them themselves.
My first reaction was that I have an infant myself and I want to make sure I do everything possible to make sure he's safe at all times. My thought while reading this story was thinking about these things, and how obvious they are and I would have never thought about them. So good thing I read this article.
The first one, the floor, is a good childproof example. I know the other day I was on the floor playing with my son and I looked around for a split second and saw something on the floor that I couldn't see from above. As I looked around to see anything else I may have missed, I realize how much their views are different from our own. I saw things in a whole new light. The second one, the baby gate, I haven't quite started using yet. Although, it's a big thought in my head since my baby is crawling everywhere now. I know I would never put them above the stairs in my home, if I had stairs, but I never thought about not letting my son see me climb over it. As for number 3, the fireplace, I already knew. You should always make sure that any sharp objects or tables, ect. are protected. My son will grab onto something and pull himself up, and if he loses his balance, he falls over, so anything around him he can hit his head on. We have a hardwood floor in our living room, and my son falls all the time and hits his head on them. I try to put blankets around him while he holds onto things while standing, but there's only so much I can do. I wish I could just put a helmet on him until he gets better at standing and walking. But I guess it will just make him tougher later in life to just deal with the head pains now, although it makes me so sad when he cries. Number 4, the television, is something every mother/father should know. I always make sure things like that are safe. Our flat screen TV in our living room has straps on the back to keep it tied down to the entertainment center it's on. Number 6, yourself, is the best one. I knew that toddlers love to imitate the things or the people around them, but I never actually thought about them trying to do things like climbing over the gates. However, there was one point where I was buckling him into his car seat and he tried to help me, because he has seen me do it so many times. Now he tries to help me all the time. He also, in the last month or so, started pulling off his own diaper, because watching me, he knows where to unstrap it.
I'm glad they make articles like these, because there are so many things to be done to childproof your own home, and sometimes we over look the most obvious ones. And I want to do everything possible to make sure my children are safe.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Deputies set to enforce seat-belt law
I found this story in the Joplin Globe online.
Area law-enforcement agencies are going to set up patrol this weekend in rural areas to give tickets to unbuckled motorists. Lori Marble, a spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Transportation's district office, has outlined the pilot program, which will funnel funds into 10 different Southwest Missouri counties. The ten counties are: Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barry, Christian, Greene, Lawrence, Stone, Taney and Webster. This money will pay for police officers to work overtime to "saturate roads", starting this weekend until the end of the month. There was a recent survey that stated that "over 1/3 of Southwest Missouri drivers fail to regularly use seat belts." The national seat belt average is 84% of people using them: Missouri's average is 77%: and the 10-county area is 66% usage. This means that within this 10-county area, there is a 11% drop of seat belt usage. The report said, "Of the 45 traffic fatalities between 2005 to 2007 in Jasper County, 30 of the people were not wearing safety belts, according to statistics compiled by MoDOT." "In Newton County, 36 out of 56 traffic fatalities involved victims who were not wearing seat belts." "McDonald County revealed 36 fatalities for the same period, with 22 of the victims not wearing seat belts."
My first reaction was that the government shouldn't be trying to control everything so much. After reading the article and reading the number of people who died because of not wearing seat belts, I have changed my mind. I am on a fence right now, not sure which side I like better.
I have had 2 people in my life who have died from not wearing seat belts. My Aunt Kristy when she was 17, and a friend of mine from school, who was 19, both of these people were not wearing seat belts. I can't help but tell myself that if either of them had been wearing their seat belts, then they may still be here today. My husband and I had an argument about this article, we both agree with wearing seat belts, but my husband thinks it shouldn't be a law. He thinks people should have their own choice on wearing seat belts or not. If they get into a car accident, then they are not hurting anyone else except themselves, so why is it a law? I completely understand his view, but I am more stuck on the fact that not wearing a seat belt influences our children. My son asks me all the time "how come Daddy never wears his seat belt?" What am I supposed to tell him? I just tell him because Daddy's stubborn and he's an adult so he makes his own decisions. I also tell my son that he has to wear one because it's safer. My son and I also had a conversation about his booster seat; we figured out that he has to be 80 lbs to not use one. He later asked me how big he has to be to not wear his seat belt. I told him until he dies. Seat belts are important and he must wear one at all times. It's hard for me to tell my son he has to wear a seat belt and have him watch his father not wear one. I know there are people out there who die because of the seat belt being worn, but I also know there are more deaths from not wearing them, then actually wearing them. So I think I will take my chance and always wear mine. I always wear my seat belt, and I notice if I don't have one on, I feel weird, like I'm missing something. So it's just a habit I have to just put it on as soon as i get into the vehicle.
Like my husband says, when you're 18 years old, you should be able to make your own decision as to if you want to wear a seat belt or not: because in all honesty, you aren't hurting anyone but yourself. On the other hand, my opinion, I believe seat belts may kill some people, but I also know they save more lives then they take. So I think police should buckle down with the seat belt law. It would be stupid not to. Plus, I believe it would keep our children safer, and become a great influence on their lives. If they see Mommy and Daddy wearing a seat belt, then they have no reason to argue to not wear one themselves.
Area law-enforcement agencies are going to set up patrol this weekend in rural areas to give tickets to unbuckled motorists. Lori Marble, a spokeswoman for the Missouri Department of Transportation's district office, has outlined the pilot program, which will funnel funds into 10 different Southwest Missouri counties. The ten counties are: Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barry, Christian, Greene, Lawrence, Stone, Taney and Webster. This money will pay for police officers to work overtime to "saturate roads", starting this weekend until the end of the month. There was a recent survey that stated that "over 1/3 of Southwest Missouri drivers fail to regularly use seat belts." The national seat belt average is 84% of people using them: Missouri's average is 77%: and the 10-county area is 66% usage. This means that within this 10-county area, there is a 11% drop of seat belt usage. The report said, "Of the 45 traffic fatalities between 2005 to 2007 in Jasper County, 30 of the people were not wearing safety belts, according to statistics compiled by MoDOT." "In Newton County, 36 out of 56 traffic fatalities involved victims who were not wearing seat belts." "McDonald County revealed 36 fatalities for the same period, with 22 of the victims not wearing seat belts."
My first reaction was that the government shouldn't be trying to control everything so much. After reading the article and reading the number of people who died because of not wearing seat belts, I have changed my mind. I am on a fence right now, not sure which side I like better.
I have had 2 people in my life who have died from not wearing seat belts. My Aunt Kristy when she was 17, and a friend of mine from school, who was 19, both of these people were not wearing seat belts. I can't help but tell myself that if either of them had been wearing their seat belts, then they may still be here today. My husband and I had an argument about this article, we both agree with wearing seat belts, but my husband thinks it shouldn't be a law. He thinks people should have their own choice on wearing seat belts or not. If they get into a car accident, then they are not hurting anyone else except themselves, so why is it a law? I completely understand his view, but I am more stuck on the fact that not wearing a seat belt influences our children. My son asks me all the time "how come Daddy never wears his seat belt?" What am I supposed to tell him? I just tell him because Daddy's stubborn and he's an adult so he makes his own decisions. I also tell my son that he has to wear one because it's safer. My son and I also had a conversation about his booster seat; we figured out that he has to be 80 lbs to not use one. He later asked me how big he has to be to not wear his seat belt. I told him until he dies. Seat belts are important and he must wear one at all times. It's hard for me to tell my son he has to wear a seat belt and have him watch his father not wear one. I know there are people out there who die because of the seat belt being worn, but I also know there are more deaths from not wearing them, then actually wearing them. So I think I will take my chance and always wear mine. I always wear my seat belt, and I notice if I don't have one on, I feel weird, like I'm missing something. So it's just a habit I have to just put it on as soon as i get into the vehicle.
Like my husband says, when you're 18 years old, you should be able to make your own decision as to if you want to wear a seat belt or not: because in all honesty, you aren't hurting anyone but yourself. On the other hand, my opinion, I believe seat belts may kill some people, but I also know they save more lives then they take. So I think police should buckle down with the seat belt law. It would be stupid not to. Plus, I believe it would keep our children safer, and become a great influence on their lives. If they see Mommy and Daddy wearing a seat belt, then they have no reason to argue to not wear one themselves.
Toddler Abandoned by Woman at South L.A. Bus Stop
I found this story on KTLA News.
A woman left a 3-year-old boy all alone, in the middle of the night, at a South Los Angeles bus stop, with a purple stuffed frog. Captain Robert Green says "a man saw the woman waiting for a bus with the boy sleeping in her lap at about 1 a.m. Friday". The man also said he, "saw her boarding the bus, leaving the child behind, and yelled at her to 'Hey, you forgot the kid.' "Det. Javier Lozano said, "she turned around made eye contact, basically did one of these waves at him, boarded the bus and left." The man said he sat with the boy waiting for the mother to return for about an hour, but she never came, nor did anyone else to claim the child. Eventually the man took the 3-year-old boy to 77th Area Police Station, which was nearby. The boy was taken to the hospital to make sure he was in good health, and was determined to be in a good condition. The police are not sure if the woman who left him there is his mother or not, but the she is described to be 20-25 years old, 5'4", Hispanic, and wearing a black and red checkered poncho. The police also believe the boys name is Xavier, he is Hispanic as well, with brown eyes and brown hair which was styled into a Mohawk. Anyone with information about the mystery woman or parent or guardian and/or the 3-year-old child, is to call police at (213) 485-6991 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7.
My first reaction to this story was how sad it was for someone to do this. As I read the story it became even sadder for the fact that it was done on purpose.
This Hispanic woman left her child at a bus stop in the middle of a Friday night in a big city. Let's just be so lucky and grateful that the man who found him was nice enough to sit with him for an hour to see if his mother or gardian would come claim him. However, being in such a big city, anyone could have found him: such as someone on drugs or a child molester who could have physically injured the boy, or even corrupted him. Thank God that he is in good hands now, and let's just pray that someone comes forth, or pray that the boy gets put into a good home, with people who will take care of him and love him the way he should be. Like I've said in another article, some people can't have children, so to see someone who has a child, do something like this is horrible.
I wish that people, who didn't want children, wouldn't have children. And the people who want children, could have children. It's not fair that it isn't that way. These kids grow up with parents who don't want them, and they don't get the proper needs of a child. Just remember, if you don't want your child, give them to an adoption agency, a church, or even the police station. Make sure your child is in good hands: don't leave them in the middle of a big city where anyone could find them. I wonder what the mother would think, if she saw this 3-year-old child on TV injured or worse. Would she care?
A woman left a 3-year-old boy all alone, in the middle of the night, at a South Los Angeles bus stop, with a purple stuffed frog. Captain Robert Green says "a man saw the woman waiting for a bus with the boy sleeping in her lap at about 1 a.m. Friday". The man also said he, "saw her boarding the bus, leaving the child behind, and yelled at her to 'Hey, you forgot the kid.' "Det. Javier Lozano said, "she turned around made eye contact, basically did one of these waves at him, boarded the bus and left." The man said he sat with the boy waiting for the mother to return for about an hour, but she never came, nor did anyone else to claim the child. Eventually the man took the 3-year-old boy to 77th Area Police Station, which was nearby. The boy was taken to the hospital to make sure he was in good health, and was determined to be in a good condition. The police are not sure if the woman who left him there is his mother or not, but the she is described to be 20-25 years old, 5'4", Hispanic, and wearing a black and red checkered poncho. The police also believe the boys name is Xavier, he is Hispanic as well, with brown eyes and brown hair which was styled into a Mohawk. Anyone with information about the mystery woman or parent or guardian and/or the 3-year-old child, is to call police at (213) 485-6991 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7.
My first reaction to this story was how sad it was for someone to do this. As I read the story it became even sadder for the fact that it was done on purpose.
This Hispanic woman left her child at a bus stop in the middle of a Friday night in a big city. Let's just be so lucky and grateful that the man who found him was nice enough to sit with him for an hour to see if his mother or gardian would come claim him. However, being in such a big city, anyone could have found him: such as someone on drugs or a child molester who could have physically injured the boy, or even corrupted him. Thank God that he is in good hands now, and let's just pray that someone comes forth, or pray that the boy gets put into a good home, with people who will take care of him and love him the way he should be. Like I've said in another article, some people can't have children, so to see someone who has a child, do something like this is horrible.
I wish that people, who didn't want children, wouldn't have children. And the people who want children, could have children. It's not fair that it isn't that way. These kids grow up with parents who don't want them, and they don't get the proper needs of a child. Just remember, if you don't want your child, give them to an adoption agency, a church, or even the police station. Make sure your child is in good hands: don't leave them in the middle of a big city where anyone could find them. I wonder what the mother would think, if she saw this 3-year-old child on TV injured or worse. Would she care?
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Woman Claims She was Held Captive, Groped by Dr. Phil
I found this story on KTLA News.
This is going on in Los Angeles, where a woman went to get some therapy in 2007 from Dr. Phil. She claims "the TV host held her captive inside his production offices, forcing her to endure physical and emotional abuse." This was filed Wednesday in L.A. County Superior Court. She is suing Dr. Phil, but the story does not say for how much. Dieu said Dr. Phil was trying to brainwash her, and forced her to "be in the same room with a completely naked live man while he exposed his entire naked body, genitals and all." Dieu said she tried to escape but "was blocked by the staff to prevent her from leaving."
My first reaction from this story was when I read the title, "Woman Claims She was Held Captive, Groped by Dr. Phil," I thought it was someone trying to get attention. My same reaction continued as I read how crazy the story was.
First off, there are so many people out there that will sue for anything. People just want attention, just want to be on TV, or just want to be rich. So if they find "anything" to sue for, they do. I can't believe some of the things that people sue for that shouldn't even be sued for. Such as someone suing because they got cancer from cigarettes....hello....if they didn't know they could possible get cancer from cigarettes; then what did they expect? I remember a couple years ago, there was, on a Mac n Cheese box, a picture and directions on how to eat it. Yes, it said, place on fork, insert into mouth, chew, swallow. It's sad that companies have to put stupid stuff like that on the boxes of their products because people are waiting for a reason to sue. Not sure exactly what happened in this story, but I guess we'll never know. This woman may have actually had something happen to her from Dr. Phil. Some celebrity's thing they can get away with anything and everything. Maybe Dr. Phil thought he could get away with this, because he's famous, and/or has money. But I guess not. But I truly believe that probably about 75+ lawsuits that involve famous people are just scams to get non-famous people some extra money.
It's sad, but true. People will do whatever they can get away with just to get what they want. It's sad that famous people think they can get away with everything because of "who they are," or the money they have. And it's also sad that the average Joe tries so hard to be rich. But we're all in the wrong. Nothing will ever be like it was in the olden days. Guess we'll have to except the stupid stuff that goes on around us, and just sit back and laugh.
This is going on in Los Angeles, where a woman went to get some therapy in 2007 from Dr. Phil. She claims "the TV host held her captive inside his production offices, forcing her to endure physical and emotional abuse." This was filed Wednesday in L.A. County Superior Court. She is suing Dr. Phil, but the story does not say for how much. Dieu said Dr. Phil was trying to brainwash her, and forced her to "be in the same room with a completely naked live man while he exposed his entire naked body, genitals and all." Dieu said she tried to escape but "was blocked by the staff to prevent her from leaving."
My first reaction from this story was when I read the title, "Woman Claims She was Held Captive, Groped by Dr. Phil," I thought it was someone trying to get attention. My same reaction continued as I read how crazy the story was.
First off, there are so many people out there that will sue for anything. People just want attention, just want to be on TV, or just want to be rich. So if they find "anything" to sue for, they do. I can't believe some of the things that people sue for that shouldn't even be sued for. Such as someone suing because they got cancer from cigarettes....hello....if they didn't know they could possible get cancer from cigarettes; then what did they expect? I remember a couple years ago, there was, on a Mac n Cheese box, a picture and directions on how to eat it. Yes, it said, place on fork, insert into mouth, chew, swallow. It's sad that companies have to put stupid stuff like that on the boxes of their products because people are waiting for a reason to sue. Not sure exactly what happened in this story, but I guess we'll never know. This woman may have actually had something happen to her from Dr. Phil. Some celebrity's thing they can get away with anything and everything. Maybe Dr. Phil thought he could get away with this, because he's famous, and/or has money. But I guess not. But I truly believe that probably about 75+ lawsuits that involve famous people are just scams to get non-famous people some extra money.
It's sad, but true. People will do whatever they can get away with just to get what they want. It's sad that famous people think they can get away with everything because of "who they are," or the money they have. And it's also sad that the average Joe tries so hard to be rich. But we're all in the wrong. Nothing will ever be like it was in the olden days. Guess we'll have to except the stupid stuff that goes on around us, and just sit back and laugh.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Dance Routine Called 'Too Sexy for School'
I found this story on KTLA News
In Sacramento there was a dance performed at Rio Americano High School to welcome new students. A parent (P.J. Bascom) of one of the girls said, "it was not something I would want my son looking at. I didn't find it to be appropriate or acceptable." Biscom is also a parent on the PTA, who said, " it has been discussed whether there's action going to be taken. At this time, they're not allowing the dance any further." A student at Rio High School, John Butterfield, wrote, "...moves that are explicitly sexual, which would have been almost all of this rally's routine." He also wrote, "When the song team spends most of the routine bent ver, while it may elicit catcalls from the audience, it is simply not appropriate." Lisa Berger is a cheer coordinator, said she "didn't find the routine objectional." Another student, Reagan Maranda, said, "I feel like dancers should be able to express themselves how they want and be able to dance how they feel." The coach, Berger, said, "If you look at all the other schools, it's competition. It seems like that's what's wanted in the competition and I really don't have a problem with it."
My first thought was my sister-in-law, when she was a high school cheerleader. I watched the video on you tube, and realized that...at least they are fully clothed, although a lot of the moves were unapropriate.
I know when I watched my sister-in-law do a Christmas cheerleading routine in her high school gym, I was shocked. They wore santa outfits, that included: mini skirts made of the red velvet, with a white velvet band around the bottom, and they had red and white velvet tops that were low cut, with santa hats. They shook their butts like no other, and I remember thinking...how inappropriate the schools have gotten these days. That was almost 2 years ago, so this story doesnt really suprize me to much. The coach saying, "she did not find the routine objecionable," ? The coach needs to realize that she is an authority figure, and the girls look up to her. She is supposed to be a role model for these girls, and for her to not think this is inappriate is outragous. I think they shouldn't get suspended, because I'm sure the girls didnt make up the routine by themselves, so they shouldnt punish the girls. But I do believe the coach should pay some kind of a price. Maybe the high school should find another coach. I understand that it may be a competition, but there should be a limit to this. Most of these girls are probably underage, and having the audience members yelling out catcalls to them is unnecisary.
I hope they figure out something to do about this, and I hope they show these girls some class. These girls are up there shaking their a**es in front of their male students, and what does that say to the high school guys?
In Sacramento there was a dance performed at Rio Americano High School to welcome new students. A parent (P.J. Bascom) of one of the girls said, "it was not something I would want my son looking at. I didn't find it to be appropriate or acceptable." Biscom is also a parent on the PTA, who said, " it has been discussed whether there's action going to be taken. At this time, they're not allowing the dance any further." A student at Rio High School, John Butterfield, wrote, "...moves that are explicitly sexual, which would have been almost all of this rally's routine." He also wrote, "When the song team spends most of the routine bent ver, while it may elicit catcalls from the audience, it is simply not appropriate." Lisa Berger is a cheer coordinator, said she "didn't find the routine objectional." Another student, Reagan Maranda, said, "I feel like dancers should be able to express themselves how they want and be able to dance how they feel." The coach, Berger, said, "If you look at all the other schools, it's competition. It seems like that's what's wanted in the competition and I really don't have a problem with it."
My first thought was my sister-in-law, when she was a high school cheerleader. I watched the video on you tube, and realized that...at least they are fully clothed, although a lot of the moves were unapropriate.
I know when I watched my sister-in-law do a Christmas cheerleading routine in her high school gym, I was shocked. They wore santa outfits, that included: mini skirts made of the red velvet, with a white velvet band around the bottom, and they had red and white velvet tops that were low cut, with santa hats. They shook their butts like no other, and I remember thinking...how inappropriate the schools have gotten these days. That was almost 2 years ago, so this story doesnt really suprize me to much. The coach saying, "she did not find the routine objecionable," ? The coach needs to realize that she is an authority figure, and the girls look up to her. She is supposed to be a role model for these girls, and for her to not think this is inappriate is outragous. I think they shouldn't get suspended, because I'm sure the girls didnt make up the routine by themselves, so they shouldnt punish the girls. But I do believe the coach should pay some kind of a price. Maybe the high school should find another coach. I understand that it may be a competition, but there should be a limit to this. Most of these girls are probably underage, and having the audience members yelling out catcalls to them is unnecisary.
I hope they figure out something to do about this, and I hope they show these girls some class. These girls are up there shaking their a**es in front of their male students, and what does that say to the high school guys?
Smoking in pregnancy risks psychotic children
I found this story on MSNBC News.
British scientist, on Thursday, said, "Mothers who smoke during pregnangy put their children at greater risk of developing psychotic symptoms as teenagers." There were 4 British Universities, who took 6,356 children, all 12 years old, to interview for psychotic-like symptoms that include hallucinations and/or delusions. Other studies have shown that a mother smoking while pregnant, can harm the fetus. Smoking can cause the fetus to be born smaller, increase the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), and also heart defects. Researchers also found that a woman who drank more than 21 units of alcohol per week while pregnant, would also increase psychotic symptoms in teenagers. Zammit and colleagues suggested that "exposure to tobacco in the womb might affect a child's impulsivity, attention or cognition."
My first reaction to this story was how mothers should not smoke while pregnant. As I read, I believe the report is something somebody made up to get attention to their schools in London.
Mothers who smoke while pregnant are putting their fetus at risk. Babies can't handle the flu's or anything else we, as adults, get. My son, when he was 3 months old, ended up in the emergency room for RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). The doctors told me it was from having too much mucous getting in his lungs. Because babies cannot cough mucous up like we can, nor can babies sniffle it up their noses. So something that would have just been a cold for adults, became a hospital visit for an infant. There are so many other things out there that babies cannot handle. So smoking while pregnant is a dumb thing to do. Everything a pregnant woman puts into her own body, goes to the baby's body as well. If a mother wants to smoke, good for her, at least wait until the pregnancy is over so you don't risk your baby's health. However, this report about smoking while pregnant causes psychoticness in teenagers....bull crap, in my opinion. If you read this report, you'll see how bad the information is. It said 19% of these 12 year old kids had mothers who smoked while pregnant with them....but....just over 11% of the total kids had "suspected" or "definite" symptoms of psychosis. The numbers don't even add up. 19% had smoking mothers, 11% are crazy...??? So that means that 8% had mothers who smoked while they were pregnant, and their children are completely normal. So basically the study is not really a good proven research project. The report also states how, "the reason for the link between maternal smoking and psychotic symptoms are not clear, but Zammit and colleagues suggested that exposure to tobacco in the womb might affect a child's impulsivity, attention, or cognition." So in other words, their clueless. The sympotms are "not clear" but Zammit and colleagues "suggested" that tobacco in the womb "might" affect those three things.
This report somewhere in it, might have a good cause for the research they've done. However, I believe this story was horribly written, the data and numbers were way off, and it makes the universities that put time into this, look like they are full of crap. Maybe I miss-read something, or maybe I just took it the wrong way. Hopefully, woman who are pregnant, put their baby first, and make sure they do not smoke while pregnant.
British scientist, on Thursday, said, "Mothers who smoke during pregnangy put their children at greater risk of developing psychotic symptoms as teenagers." There were 4 British Universities, who took 6,356 children, all 12 years old, to interview for psychotic-like symptoms that include hallucinations and/or delusions. Other studies have shown that a mother smoking while pregnant, can harm the fetus. Smoking can cause the fetus to be born smaller, increase the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), and also heart defects. Researchers also found that a woman who drank more than 21 units of alcohol per week while pregnant, would also increase psychotic symptoms in teenagers. Zammit and colleagues suggested that "exposure to tobacco in the womb might affect a child's impulsivity, attention or cognition."
My first reaction to this story was how mothers should not smoke while pregnant. As I read, I believe the report is something somebody made up to get attention to their schools in London.
Mothers who smoke while pregnant are putting their fetus at risk. Babies can't handle the flu's or anything else we, as adults, get. My son, when he was 3 months old, ended up in the emergency room for RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). The doctors told me it was from having too much mucous getting in his lungs. Because babies cannot cough mucous up like we can, nor can babies sniffle it up their noses. So something that would have just been a cold for adults, became a hospital visit for an infant. There are so many other things out there that babies cannot handle. So smoking while pregnant is a dumb thing to do. Everything a pregnant woman puts into her own body, goes to the baby's body as well. If a mother wants to smoke, good for her, at least wait until the pregnancy is over so you don't risk your baby's health. However, this report about smoking while pregnant causes psychoticness in teenagers....bull crap, in my opinion. If you read this report, you'll see how bad the information is. It said 19% of these 12 year old kids had mothers who smoked while pregnant with them....but....just over 11% of the total kids had "suspected" or "definite" symptoms of psychosis. The numbers don't even add up. 19% had smoking mothers, 11% are crazy...??? So that means that 8% had mothers who smoked while they were pregnant, and their children are completely normal. So basically the study is not really a good proven research project. The report also states how, "the reason for the link between maternal smoking and psychotic symptoms are not clear, but Zammit and colleagues suggested that exposure to tobacco in the womb might affect a child's impulsivity, attention, or cognition." So in other words, their clueless. The sympotms are "not clear" but Zammit and colleagues "suggested" that tobacco in the womb "might" affect those three things.
This report somewhere in it, might have a good cause for the research they've done. However, I believe this story was horribly written, the data and numbers were way off, and it makes the universities that put time into this, look like they are full of crap. Maybe I miss-read something, or maybe I just took it the wrong way. Hopefully, woman who are pregnant, put their baby first, and make sure they do not smoke while pregnant.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Cat Found Wrapped in Duct Tape
This story was found on KTLA News
This happend in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Someone wrapped this poor animal in duct tape, not including the head, and dumped the cat off in someones yard. The cat is thought to be around 1-2 years old, and is female. She had to be sedated in order to get the duct tape cut off her body, done by workers at the Pennsylvania SPCA. One of the workers said that the duct tape came off pretty easily because it had not been on very long. The cat has been nicknamed "Sticky by PSPCA employees. There is a $1,000 reward for anyone with information that will lead police to the arrest of the man/woman responsible in this animal cruelty case.
My first reaction was, how can someone torcher an animal like that? As I read, it was sad, that someone could do something like that.
How can someone duct tape a cat like that, and think its ok? I'm sure whoever did this to Sticky has lost their mind(s). Did they ever think about how Sticky would be able to breath with the tape around her stomach? This is so sad, I could not ever do anything like this, and it makes me more sad to thing that someone out there actually took time out of their day to wrap this poor cat in duct tape. At least they had somewhat of decency to put the cat in someones yard, instead of just killing the cat.
Hopefully they put the cat in a better home, someone who will take care of her, and show her the affection she deserves.
This happend in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Someone wrapped this poor animal in duct tape, not including the head, and dumped the cat off in someones yard. The cat is thought to be around 1-2 years old, and is female. She had to be sedated in order to get the duct tape cut off her body, done by workers at the Pennsylvania SPCA. One of the workers said that the duct tape came off pretty easily because it had not been on very long. The cat has been nicknamed "Sticky by PSPCA employees. There is a $1,000 reward for anyone with information that will lead police to the arrest of the man/woman responsible in this animal cruelty case.
My first reaction was, how can someone torcher an animal like that? As I read, it was sad, that someone could do something like that.
How can someone duct tape a cat like that, and think its ok? I'm sure whoever did this to Sticky has lost their mind(s). Did they ever think about how Sticky would be able to breath with the tape around her stomach? This is so sad, I could not ever do anything like this, and it makes me more sad to thing that someone out there actually took time out of their day to wrap this poor cat in duct tape. At least they had somewhat of decency to put the cat in someones yard, instead of just killing the cat.
Hopefully they put the cat in a better home, someone who will take care of her, and show her the affection she deserves.
4-month old baby killed in gang shooting
I found this report on KTLA News
A 4-month old baby boy named Andrew Garcia was killed during a shooting outside a gang party early Sunday Morning. Along with a man and pregnant woman, who were also shot. The shooting happened in the 14400 Block of Kittridge Street. This happened about 1:00 a.m. according to the Los Angeles Police Department's Van Nuys Station. Anna Contreras, 28 years old and pregnant, was feeding the baby of a friend of hers from inside a car. Eric Rimirez and other friends including mother and father of the infant, were standing outside the vehicle. The group got into a fight with two random men walking nearby, and one of the men opened fired with a shotgun. There were 6 shots fired, one hit baby Andrew, one hit the woman feeding him (Anna Contreras), and one hit Eric Rimirez. All three went to the hospital, but baby Andrew was airlifted to UCLA Medical Center, where he later died. Others shot will survive. The cops have descriptions of what these two men look like, but they do not have them in custody. The report says, anyone with information about this crime is asked to call police.
My first reaction to this story was saddness. This poor baby didnt do anything wrong.
Why would some random stranger shot a 4-month old baby? This man who did this doesn't have a heart, and i believe this man deserves worse than the death penalty. If your fighting with someone in a gang and they decide to shot anyone, so be it, but why would you injury a baby? What does that do? Does it make him feel better? Wow, what a tough man that is, he killed a baby. I dont take lightly anything that has to do with children in the news. I hate that these poor children have to pay for their parents mistakes. If you think about it, it was 1 a.m. on sunday, which means mom and dad were out partying on a saturday night and got their baby killed by hanging out with people that the report said had a criminal background. Why would you even take a chance like that on risking your baby's life? Great parents. I dont understand why people are so stupid. There are people everywhere doing stupid stuff like this and risking their kids. And these kids can't protect themselves. What was baby Andrew supposed to do when mom and dad started mouthing off to strangers in the street? I belive some people probably shouldnt have children. At least Baby Andrew Garcia is now with God in Heaven. He is in better hands, and maybe this situation opened his parents eyes and made them realize, not to bring their 4 month old baby out on a saturday night in a gang neighborgood.
I can't believe some of the people out there who have children. There are thousands of people out there trying to have a baby and they cant. But we have complete idiots of parents out there, taking their babies out in the gang wars. Open your eyes people, if you can't take proper care of your child, then give him/her to the nearby church, or up for adoption. Don't risk your baby's life because your unfit.
A 4-month old baby boy named Andrew Garcia was killed during a shooting outside a gang party early Sunday Morning. Along with a man and pregnant woman, who were also shot. The shooting happened in the 14400 Block of Kittridge Street. This happened about 1:00 a.m. according to the Los Angeles Police Department's Van Nuys Station. Anna Contreras, 28 years old and pregnant, was feeding the baby of a friend of hers from inside a car. Eric Rimirez and other friends including mother and father of the infant, were standing outside the vehicle. The group got into a fight with two random men walking nearby, and one of the men opened fired with a shotgun. There were 6 shots fired, one hit baby Andrew, one hit the woman feeding him (Anna Contreras), and one hit Eric Rimirez. All three went to the hospital, but baby Andrew was airlifted to UCLA Medical Center, where he later died. Others shot will survive. The cops have descriptions of what these two men look like, but they do not have them in custody. The report says, anyone with information about this crime is asked to call police.
My first reaction to this story was saddness. This poor baby didnt do anything wrong.
Why would some random stranger shot a 4-month old baby? This man who did this doesn't have a heart, and i believe this man deserves worse than the death penalty. If your fighting with someone in a gang and they decide to shot anyone, so be it, but why would you injury a baby? What does that do? Does it make him feel better? Wow, what a tough man that is, he killed a baby. I dont take lightly anything that has to do with children in the news. I hate that these poor children have to pay for their parents mistakes. If you think about it, it was 1 a.m. on sunday, which means mom and dad were out partying on a saturday night and got their baby killed by hanging out with people that the report said had a criminal background. Why would you even take a chance like that on risking your baby's life? Great parents. I dont understand why people are so stupid. There are people everywhere doing stupid stuff like this and risking their kids. And these kids can't protect themselves. What was baby Andrew supposed to do when mom and dad started mouthing off to strangers in the street? I belive some people probably shouldnt have children. At least Baby Andrew Garcia is now with God in Heaven. He is in better hands, and maybe this situation opened his parents eyes and made them realize, not to bring their 4 month old baby out on a saturday night in a gang neighborgood.
I can't believe some of the people out there who have children. There are thousands of people out there trying to have a baby and they cant. But we have complete idiots of parents out there, taking their babies out in the gang wars. Open your eyes people, if you can't take proper care of your child, then give him/her to the nearby church, or up for adoption. Don't risk your baby's life because your unfit.
Friday, September 25, 2009
8 million Americans consider suicide each year
I found this article on MSNBC News
A new government study shows that more than 8 million Americans seriously consider suicide every year. Each year there are about 32,000 suicides in the U.S., but a new study from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration have indicated that there are way more out there that have seriously considered the thought of suicide. The age range for people who have seriously considered this thought, in the last year, is 18-25 years old. This age group was a lot higher than the group 26-49 years old. Only 2.3 percent of people over the age of 50 consider suicide.
My first thought about this, was how true this probably is. There are so many people out there that give up so easily. Their lives get difficult and people stress, or get overwhelmed with their daily lives and they think it would be better to just put themselves out of their misery.
I had a friend once when i was 15 years old, try to kill himself by overdosing on pills. He ended up in the hospital, had his stomach pumped, and I ended up being the first person he called afterwards. I cried, because I was upset, confused, and hurt all at the same time. To me, which is completely my opinion and I hope to not offend anyone. But to me, if someone wants to kill themself, they will. If they "try" to kill themselves, then it is usually an attention cry for help. I'd hate to say that, only because it sounds so harsh, but it's the truth. However, I'm sure there are people out there that really, honestly believe that there is no other way. I guess people just get so clouded with their troubles and problems that they honestly believe they would be happier dead. Or that the people around them would rather them be dead. Although, I believe these are selfish people. If these suicidal people would take 5 minutes out of their time, and thought about the people around them they would be hurting, and leaving behind, I think they may rethink the thought of ending their life. My Uncle killed himself, he hung himself in his garage at his home. He left behind my Aunt, one son and one daughter. I know he doesn't realize the pain he left them with. They have to live the rest of their lives wondering what they did wrong, and/or what they could have done differently to make him change his mind. Going to his funeral was the hardest thing i've ever done. Seeing how upset my family was about this, and wondering why he did it. His son and daughter now have to grow up without their father. My Uncle called my Aunt minutes before he killed himself, leaving a message on her cell phone, because she was at work at that moment. By the time she got the message and got home, it was too late, he was gone. My Aunt now has to live the rest of her life thinking about the last image of him when she found him. No one should have to remember their loved one like that. And I don't believe anyone has the right to take their own life. No matter how difficult life is, there's always someone out there in the world, whose life is so much worse than your own. And who are you to hurt the people around you?
I know people who kill themselves, think there's no other option. But there is, and I wish people would get help before making such a big dicision that will make such an impace on the people who love you the most. I would never wish that kind of pain onto anyone.
A new government study shows that more than 8 million Americans seriously consider suicide every year. Each year there are about 32,000 suicides in the U.S., but a new study from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration have indicated that there are way more out there that have seriously considered the thought of suicide. The age range for people who have seriously considered this thought, in the last year, is 18-25 years old. This age group was a lot higher than the group 26-49 years old. Only 2.3 percent of people over the age of 50 consider suicide.
My first thought about this, was how true this probably is. There are so many people out there that give up so easily. Their lives get difficult and people stress, or get overwhelmed with their daily lives and they think it would be better to just put themselves out of their misery.
I had a friend once when i was 15 years old, try to kill himself by overdosing on pills. He ended up in the hospital, had his stomach pumped, and I ended up being the first person he called afterwards. I cried, because I was upset, confused, and hurt all at the same time. To me, which is completely my opinion and I hope to not offend anyone. But to me, if someone wants to kill themself, they will. If they "try" to kill themselves, then it is usually an attention cry for help. I'd hate to say that, only because it sounds so harsh, but it's the truth. However, I'm sure there are people out there that really, honestly believe that there is no other way. I guess people just get so clouded with their troubles and problems that they honestly believe they would be happier dead. Or that the people around them would rather them be dead. Although, I believe these are selfish people. If these suicidal people would take 5 minutes out of their time, and thought about the people around them they would be hurting, and leaving behind, I think they may rethink the thought of ending their life. My Uncle killed himself, he hung himself in his garage at his home. He left behind my Aunt, one son and one daughter. I know he doesn't realize the pain he left them with. They have to live the rest of their lives wondering what they did wrong, and/or what they could have done differently to make him change his mind. Going to his funeral was the hardest thing i've ever done. Seeing how upset my family was about this, and wondering why he did it. His son and daughter now have to grow up without their father. My Uncle called my Aunt minutes before he killed himself, leaving a message on her cell phone, because she was at work at that moment. By the time she got the message and got home, it was too late, he was gone. My Aunt now has to live the rest of her life thinking about the last image of him when she found him. No one should have to remember their loved one like that. And I don't believe anyone has the right to take their own life. No matter how difficult life is, there's always someone out there in the world, whose life is so much worse than your own. And who are you to hurt the people around you?
I know people who kill themselves, think there's no other option. But there is, and I wish people would get help before making such a big dicision that will make such an impace on the people who love you the most. I would never wish that kind of pain onto anyone.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Woman gets pregnant--while pregnant.
I found this story on MSNBC News.
Todd and Julia Grovenburg found out they were having a baby girl. After having an ultrasound, they found out they are now having two babies. The ultrasound revealed there was a male fetus, which was conceived 2 1/2 weeks after the first conception. The roport says this is a rare condition cause Superfetation, but is possible. Due dates are, end of 2009 and early 2010.
My first thought about this story was, is this possible? I continued to read and was very surprised to find out it was possible, and is happening now.
This is an amazing story. I have never heard of this, nor did i ever think it was possible. Guess it makes you think twice to think that you can't get pregnant if your already pregnant lol. I'm still not sure how the due dates will work so close together. When she does go into labor, won't the second baby boy come along with the first baby girl? I guess worst case scenario, the second baby will be born a couple weeks early. Unless both come earlier than the first due date, due to complications. Then the second baby could be born way to early. I would imagine a situation like this would cause a very rough pregnancy on its own. Never know, she may have a perfect pregnancy and the babies born perfect. I still couldn't imagine having two due dates for one pregnancy. This is outrageous. Such a miracle for something like this to happen. "Here's how it happens--egg and sperm, implant. Of course, that's your first pregnancy. But if you ovulate more than one time a month--and women do--and a sperm happens to meet that egg and they, too implant, guess what, you get a second fetus," says Snyderman, "You just have to hope it happens within that early window."
This couple is very lucky to have something so rare and special happen to them. It is amazing to be blessed with one baby, let alone two. And to have separate due dates for the same pregnancy is so neat as well. What a neat story to share with those kids when they get older. God bless this couple with their pregnancy, and we pray that they have their babies safely, and that the pregnancy goes well for Julia. Congratulations to both of them!
Todd and Julia Grovenburg found out they were having a baby girl. After having an ultrasound, they found out they are now having two babies. The ultrasound revealed there was a male fetus, which was conceived 2 1/2 weeks after the first conception. The roport says this is a rare condition cause Superfetation, but is possible. Due dates are, end of 2009 and early 2010.
My first thought about this story was, is this possible? I continued to read and was very surprised to find out it was possible, and is happening now.
This is an amazing story. I have never heard of this, nor did i ever think it was possible. Guess it makes you think twice to think that you can't get pregnant if your already pregnant lol. I'm still not sure how the due dates will work so close together. When she does go into labor, won't the second baby boy come along with the first baby girl? I guess worst case scenario, the second baby will be born a couple weeks early. Unless both come earlier than the first due date, due to complications. Then the second baby could be born way to early. I would imagine a situation like this would cause a very rough pregnancy on its own. Never know, she may have a perfect pregnancy and the babies born perfect. I still couldn't imagine having two due dates for one pregnancy. This is outrageous. Such a miracle for something like this to happen. "Here's how it happens--egg and sperm, implant. Of course, that's your first pregnancy. But if you ovulate more than one time a month--and women do--and a sperm happens to meet that egg and they, too implant, guess what, you get a second fetus," says Snyderman, "You just have to hope it happens within that early window."
This couple is very lucky to have something so rare and special happen to them. It is amazing to be blessed with one baby, let alone two. And to have separate due dates for the same pregnancy is so neat as well. What a neat story to share with those kids when they get older. God bless this couple with their pregnancy, and we pray that they have their babies safely, and that the pregnancy goes well for Julia. Congratulations to both of them!
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