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Downtown Tupelo makes some feel not welcomed
Since Tupelo started the three-lane test on Main Street, I've had problems driving there. I get cut off at the bottleneck at Main and Franklin. People tailgate me often. The original goal was to slow down traffic, but the project sped up traffic instead. Instead of wanting to stay and shop, people want to get out of downtown as fast as they can. Driving on Main is a nightmare now. The city would pass it whether or not it had the "right" effect. Why?
It keeps people like me out of downtown. It keeps downtown for the Downtown Crowd only, which consists of rich white people. I don't like the stuck-up attitude there. There's some exceptions, but for the most part if you're not a rich white person you should avoid downtown. I'm not the only one who feels unwelcome downtown. A friend of mine says when he goes downtown he feels like people count down the seconds until he leaves.
The downtown crowd doesn't like dissent. Presley's Flowers left because of the road change. Some people would drive Tupelo Hardware out of downtown if they could; many customers complain about the road.
Supporters say "it works," but the road plan does not "work" for Presley's Flowers or Tupelo Hardware.
In some towns, the mall's where rich white people go to avoid everyone else. In Tupelo, downtown's for rich white people and the mall's for everyone. It says something that downtown's next to a large African-American neighborhood but I rarely see African-Americans downtown. Too bad for the downtown crowd they can't keep everyone else out, yet.
Main Street's still part of highways 6 and 278 and it will be until MDOT finishes the new Highway 6 south of downtown.
All this gives me a good reason to shop at the mall instead.
Alexander Harris
There's no free lunch, no free government plan
I have recently read a couple of letters to the editor concerning U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan's Budget Plan and how it will affect Medicare recipients and our future.
I didn't agree with much of the two gentlemen's analysis of the Ryan budget. But before I address that difficult subject, I think it would be prudent to set the stage for why Ryan had to address the national budget on a subject that politicians have been afraid to address for years. The main reason is that America is in a financial crisis that no one, especially our president and many in Congress, want to address.
As reported by CNSNews.com the 1,461 days that Nancy Pelosi served as speaker of the house, the national debt increased by a total of $5.343 trillion according to official debt numbers published by the U.S, Treasury.
When Pelosi was sworn in Jan. 4, 2007, the national debt stood at $8.7 trillion and when she left it was $14.1 trillion or $3.66 billion of new federal debt a day that she was speaker during her 1,461 days.
The House speaker before Pelosi was Dennis Hastert, added $1.05 billion for each of his 2,920 days in office. The above is the recipe for disaster for our children and future generations and the U.S. as a country. A $14.3 trillion debt equates to $200,000 debt for every man, woman and child in the USA.
In September, I will be 65 years old. Thus, I am very interested in how this budget affects me as well as future generations.
Now, I will address the facts, as I understand them, concerning the Ryan Budget: Indeed, Ryan's plan is a big deal. Its proposed $6.2 trillion of savings (compared to Obama's budget) over ten years is a 100 times larger than the $61 billion that the GOP tried to cut this year, which the Democrats fought ferociously against. The big spenders/big government folks have thrown out all of the old tired banalities that have helped us get into the predicament we are in today.
There is never a free lunch and government grants and their many programs aren't free either.
Paul Ryan's proposal is not perfect but it is a huge step in the right direction. It's strong medicine which is what is required for a critical patient.
Joe Vann
USDA presses effort on discrimination charges
As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations of past discrimination at USDA, a series of outreach meetings is being held throughout the country with farmers and ranchers to talk about the process that has been put in place to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who assert that they were discriminated against when seeking USDA farm loans.
Most recently, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Fred Pfaeffle held a series of outreach meetings in California.
"The Obama Administration is committed to resolving all claims of past discrimination at USDA, so we can close this sad chapter in the department's history," said Pfaeffle. "We want to make sure that any Hispanic or women farmer or rancher who alleges discrimination is aware of this option to come forward, to have his or her claims heard and to participate in a process to receive compensation."
Trina George, Mississippi Rural Development State Director, will be talking with individuals, as well as farmer and community organizations to underscore USDA's commitment to resolving allegations of past discrimination and ushering in "a new era of civil rights".
"If you believe that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) improperly denied farm loan benefits to you between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic, or because you are female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation," said George. Potential claimants can register to receive a claims package by calling the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at 1-888-508-4429 or visiting www.farmerclaims.gov.
USDA announced earlier this year with the Department of Justice provides up to $50,000 for each Hispanic or woman farmer who can show that USDA denied them a loan or loan servicing for discriminatory reasons for certain time periods between 1981 and 2000. This claims process offers a streamlined alternative to litigation and provides at least $1.33 billion in compensation, plus up to $160 million in farm debt relief to eligible Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers. Hispanic or women farmers who provide additional proof and meet other requirements can receive a $50,000 reward. Successful claimants are also eligible for funds to pay the taxes on their awards and for forgiveness of certain existing USDA loans. There is no filing fees or other costs to claimants to participate in the program. Participation is voluntary, and individuals who decide not to participate may choose to file a complaint in court.
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Columnist Sanders holds politically correct faith
Bob Ray Sanders' June 18 column on the Texas governor's prayer rally for peace begs a response.
Many of us share his concern for Christians who are seduced by the temporal world, and look to what C.S. Lewis called "Screwtape" in Washington who wants to be our god, and offers us the illusion and trap of his useful left-right paradigm.
However, Sanders' own politically tainted faith condemns those who would save the lives of the unborn – 33 million in just the last 20 years – and try to prevent the ruin of young women who will one day be tormented if they terminate the life of their children – especially as they approach the day they will stand before Christ. Brother Sanders' politically correct definition of abortion as a amp"right to chooseamp" is not biblical love. Those who love the child and the mother enough to want temporal and eternal life for both reflect the apolitical love of Christ and his law above the law.
We witness to those not of our faith, not in hate, because His love drives us to show those who are lost The Way to salvation – the love of Jesus that changed the sons of Adam into disciples of love and guardians of the gospel. We also see some of the social programs of "Screwtape" as the narcotic to enslave man and separate him from his Lord. We want our brothers to learn as we have through our own suffering and brokenness to lean on God, the true Sovereign, not government.
Finally we choose to see Brother Sanders, not as a man of color, but as a member of the Body of Christ. All temporal divisions separate us, and blind us to our common mutuality that Martin Luther King wrote about from the Birmingham jail in 1963.
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When I tell people that I think the United States can stop using coal and gas to generate electricity by 2030 (see "All In"), even some of my fellow environmentalists sometimes raise a skeptical eyebrow. True, it doesn't sound like very much time. But it's actually longer than we needed to go from Sputnik to conceiving, building, and landing Apollo 11 on the moon.
I'm not saying it will be easy—but it's most certainly achievable. That's because, unlike with the Apollo program, we already have the technology: clean, renewable energy. Wind and solar have lifted off and will soon achieve escape velocity.
I understand the skepticism, though, because it's easy to forget how fast new technologies can spread. At the start of the 20th century, automobiles were exotic and prohibitively expensive. But by the time Henry Ford stopped manufacturing Model Ts in 1927, he had sold 15 million of them, and lowered the price by two-thirds.
What will drive the spread of clean energy technologies is not just that they are cleaner, healthier, and safer. As with the rapid adoption of the Model T, it will be economics. Right now, we can't afford "business as usual." The International Energy Agency estimates that for every year the world delays taking significant action to curb climate change, we will have to spend an additional $500 billion down the road.
The specific economic risks posed by climate disruption were laid out in detail this summer in a report from the Risky Business Project, co-chaired by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, retired hedge fund manager Tom Steyer, and former treasury secretary Henry Paulson Jr. (Bloomberg and Steyer have donated money to the Sierra Club through their charities.) Regarding real estate alone, it predicts that if we continue on our current path, between $66 billion and $106 billion worth of existing coastal property will be under the waves by 2050, and up to $507 billion worth by 2100.
Extreme weather is already having an economic impact, which explains why a majority of small-business owners support federal limits on carbon emissions from power plants. The main opposition, not surprisingly, comes from fossil fuel industries. ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson admitted at a recent shareholder meeting that climate disruption is real, and that the effects will be severe, but maintained that it was essentially a "risk-management problem." In other words, ExxonMobil will extract every ounce of oil and gas it can—if we let it.
Another economic reality is that renewables are becoming cheaper much faster than anyone guessed was possible. In just the past three years, the price of solar panels has dropped by more than 60 percent and the per-megawatt-hour price of wind has fallen by more than 40 percent. In places like Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado, wind is cheaper than both coal and natural gas. As clean energy achieves greater economies of scale, this trend will accelerate.
Are there still technological and economic challenges? Absolutely. For example, our current power grid wasn't designed for renewables. The up-front costs of modernizing it will be substantial—although the payoff is free fuel forever. And let's not forget that we have to make the transition from dirty fuels while keeping the lights on for everyone and supporting workers in the communities most affected by this transition.
We can do it, though, and not just because we have the technology and economics on our side, but also because we have the will. The EPA's new standard to cut carbon pollution has overwhelming popular support. Polls show that 70 percent of U.S. adults agree that the federal government should limit "greenhouse gases from existing power plants in an effort to reduce global warming"—a majority that holds whether you ask Democrats, Republicans, or independents.
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Platform is a deathmatch mod for Half-Life 2 which brings a new perspective to the gameplay. So far most of the weapons are the original HL2DM ones, though some have been heavily tweaked, and will hopefully be replaced completely in the future. The mod features deathmatch and CTF modes, with dozens of changes and additions to the gameplay to accommodate for the platformer style. The video is a bit outdated and doesn't show everything, but I'll try and get a new one up soon - and the mod itself should be released publicly in the coming weeks.
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Like most siblings, Vinny Clifford looked up to his older brother. Then again,Mike — now a 6-foot-7, 230-pound senior forward at Merrimack College — always towered over his younger brother. Vinny's aspirations scratched deeper, as he yearned to emulate his brother's performance on the basketball court. Mike cracked the varsity at Danvers High as a freshman, and then played three years at Bishop Fenwick. "Watching him helped me evolve my game," said Vinny. "Just seeing how good he did made me want to live up to what he did."
On Tuesday, in a 65-42 win against Swampscott, Clifford scored 10 points and pulled in 6 rebounds. Last Friday, the 6-foot-3 sophomore guard made his debut for the Falcons, rounding out a lineup that consists of four senior captains eager to defend their Division 3 state championship.
"The improvements he's made have been ridiculous," senior captain Nick McKenna said. "In the fall, he was shooting all day and his confidence is growing, and the sky is the limit for him. He's going to be big for us, and there are big things ahead for him. He's a talented player." McKenna was in late-season form, scoring a game-high 20 points to lead the Falcons to a 57-31 win against Marblehead in that Friday season opener.
But what impressed coach John Walsh was Clifford's 12-point performance (all 3-pointers). When the Falcons offense ran dry in the third quarter, it was Clifford who knocked down a pair of jumpers from beyond the arc. Throughout the night, Clifford methodically shattered the Magicians' zone with his baseline jumper. "I loved it," Walsh said of Clifford's performance.
"He makes it so you can't go triangle-and-two [zone] because he's just going to knock down shots." After last season's championship run, the Falcons graduated 6-foot-7 All-Scholastic forward George Merry and guard Jon Amico . But a strong core of seniors returned in McKenna, three-year starter and point guard Eric Martin , and forwards Nick Bates and Dan Connors .
Clifford rounds out the starting lineup and splits time with junior forward Kieran Beck . Together, the two form a dynamic one-two punch that pairs nicely with the veteran core. "Vinny hit some big shots, and Kieran plays hard defense, gets offensive boards, and puts them back in there," Martin said. "We need Kieran to do things like that for us." Last season the Falcons offense revolved around Merry's post game. But now Danvers is equipped with shooters who can spread the floor and dizzy opposing defenses. Against Marblehead, Bates got off to a slow start with 2 points, but scored 10 in the fourth quarter, including a pair of 3-pointers. "I wasn't on my game in the first two quarters," Bates said. "But with other kids like Vinny and Nick, if they're on it makes it easier for myself and doesn't put much pressure on me." Walsh was satisfied with his team's 26-point victory against Marblehead, but said the offense still needs to improve and be ready to adapt when it's challenged by a defensive stand. Martin echoed his coach's sentiment. "If I drive, I'd rather have the more skilled people on offense shooting the ball," Martin said. "But there's definitely going to be games when they take away our players, and I have to go to the hoop more." The Falcons have options and plenty of offensive weapons to spark another title run. But if those options ever fizzle out, there's always a mainstay in Danvers' lock-down defense. Against Marblehead, the Falcons used an aggressive man-defense to hold the Magicians to just two points in the second quarter. "Last year, we let up 44 points per game and we want to stick to that," Walsh said. "I was very happy with the ball pressure [in the season opener].
What people don't realize is what Nick Bates does defensively is incredible — he really locks on people." For Bates and the Falcons, the sights are locked on another Division 3 title. "We've all played with each other for quite some time," Bates said. "We're all confident. We've been to the TD Garden and the DCU Center. We're confident we can win everywhere we go."


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Hello everyone, I am BloodCarver and my favorate character archetype is the rigger. I have played SR since SR1ed but culminated in SR3ed. I am even now trying to wrap my squash around the new Wireless World of SR4ed and the combining of riggers and deckers = hackers/technomancers. Not really succeding in conversion of my Sr3ed characters or know where to start with a SR4ed character... I am drone orientated(to quote "DGIF") ever since my meat bod got chewed up pretty bad on a run(It is bad when the mage and rigger on Overwatch is dragging your Combat monsters' hoops out of the fire. LOL)- we had a very Evil GM(is there any other?)- well we reaped what we sowed on that run. I had a group of "challenged" players. Some didn't quite get the whole professionalism/ethics thing. I don't mind Pink Mohawk style of gaming, but these guys were not even trying.(too much D&D -hack n slash mindsets). But hey I got to play SR and they weren't always at the extreme end of things.
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The Mantis Parable DVD
By Josh Staub
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The Mantis Parable
is a DVD that is 8 minutes in length, in full color, with Dolby digital stereo sound. The Special Edition DVD features three Director's Commentary audio tracks and 17 "Making of" Featurettes. It is packaged in a standard DVD case. Created entirely by a single filmmaker as his first-ever short film,
The Mantis Parable
has won numerous awards all over the world. The story is of a caterpillar trapped in a glass jar. He pleads with a preying mantis that happens upon his circumstance, and the story continues with a turn of events better left to the viewing of the film. There is no speaking in the film, only background music that wonderfully highlights the story line. The website offers a lesson plan appropriate for 5th to 8th grade students. The lesson plan includes a single page of teacher instruction, followed by two pages of questions and activities. The film presents an interesting discussion opportunity for the definition of a parable, character traits, setting, and the moral of the story. With the included informative featurettes, it may provide further exploration for a child who has an interest in animation.
My family loved this film! My preschoolers were instantly captured by the story, and the musical track is wonderful. It is a parable, so there is some thinking that needs to be done--it is about forgiveness, grace, and being willing to help someone who has wronged you. The "Making of the Mantis Parable" portion of the DVD presents some sections to be read and others to be viewed while listening to the creator's explanation. Reading the production comments is informative, but there were a few specialized filmmaking terms we were unfamiliar with, such as "caterpillar rig." You definitely come away with a better understanding of why the making of the movie took eighteen months. A series of "slides" on Texturing provide insight into the many aspects of planning an animated film. Wait until you see how he uses a simple, everyday pear in the story. Getting an idea of the order of steps in animation is enlightening, and the early storyboards may be the most interesting portion of the technical part of the DVD. I must say the price of $15 is a bit high for an 8-minute film, but with creative use and discussion it can be a good teaching tool and is definitely a wonderful way to expand upon biblical parables and character training.
The Mantis Parable
has good reason to hold so many screen awards! It is incredibly entertaining and captures the attention of all ages. In its short 8 minutes, we encountered cliffhangers, a moment of shock, a definite disappointment, and an incredible, awe-inspiring experience of grace and forgiveness. If you have a student interested in any level of animation, even outside the realm of filmmaking, this would make an incredible addition to your DVD library. Watching the creator manipulate computer images, comment on various computer programs, and explain the many steps involved in filmmaking is enough to make this an incredible find! Although the technical portion will not turn your child into a filmmaker, it certainly has the potential to reveal a true interest and motivate your child to further research about the field of computer animation. Our family enjoyed this film repeatedly throughout our review of it, and it will continue to be a favorite. Even my preschoolers understood the personal character lessons of the story. Their "ooohs" and "ahs" while viewing sold me!
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, though short, will be an incredibly memorable movie experience for your family.
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I'm not normally one to get too excited about a trend. I do what I like as far as "fashion" goes and when it comes to decorating I KNOW what I like and don't read interiors mags and frankly only check The Age to see what Mike and Heather have been up to in the studio. BUT this whole dip dye/paint and ombre trend is really floating my boat.
We are moving into the new ranch in just under two months. There's no budget for decorating and I've dubbed the place "the house of fun". No surface, wall, window furnishing or floor will be safe! I plan on dipping everything I can lay my hands on in paint. I'm super keen to get my hands on the white silk curtains too.
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I know how so many people are hoping for Prosperity Programs, NESARA, ... but now the scammers have started using this to scam people. As this article from the2012scenario.com explains. I mean, why would a previous phone number and previous email be necessary? SCAM!
Readers are reporting getting a letter allegedly from John MacHaffie asking for information that then allows one to be a recipient of a "Prosperity Gifting Program," coordinated by John. A portion of the letter appears below.
Whether the letter is genuinely from John, which I doubt, or a scam being perpetrated by someone in John's name, please know that it has no relationship to NESARA.
NESARA or the abundance program is available to everyone, does not require you to send your personal information to anyone, and is not, as far as I'm aware, being handled in a way similar to what the writer of this letter suggests.
Please treat the letter like any other phishing scam and don't send personal information to the issuer.
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I was the same way about math. *LOVED* the reading.
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Florida's tax collectors converge on Delray Beach
Florida's tax collectors are hitting the beach this week, but they say it has more to do with improving their work than having fun in the sun.
The Florida Tax Collectors Association has converged on Delray Beach for four days of training and networking, along with the chance for some oceanfront entertainment.
Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon is hosting the group's spring conference, being held from Sunday to Thursday at the Marriott Delray Beach, complete with spa and beachfront access.
More than 100 people, including about 50 of Florida's 67 county tax collectors, are attending, organizers said.
Group representatives insist this is a necessary business trip, not just an opportunity to the hit the beach on the public's dime.
"This is not to get together and have a party. This is to get together and learn," said Tim Qualls, executive director of the Florida Tax Collectors' Association.
State law requires ongoing education for tax collectors, some of whom are elected and others appointed.
The conference includes educational seminars and updates on changes to state law as well as government vendors showcasing their wares.
Lessons in immigration law, driver's license registration and tougher federal standards for issuing identification are among the topics of the training seasons, Qualls said.
One of Monday's featured speakers was former U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta, who was scheduled to give a presentation entitled "Ethics in the Public Sector."
Gannon, who serves on the association's board of directors, volunteered to host the spring conference.
"I thought it was a great economic (benefit) to Palm Beach County," Gannon said.
Tax collector representatives contend that it's more cost effective for all of the tax collectors and some of their staffers to gather in one spot for training instead of taking that training to each of Florida's 67 counties.
However, this week's waterside training session isn't the only place to get that ongoing education. The association also holds a fall meeting and tax collectors can do some of their training online or by attending other on-going education programs.
Sue Baldwin, who holds Broward County's un-elected tax collector post, said her office would not be attending the Delray Beach conference because she and her second-in-command are tied up with other commitments.
Attendees pay $290 to register for the conference. They can get a discounted hotel rate of about $189 a night at the waterfront hotel. Normal room rates on Monday ranged from $259 to $409, according to the hotel website.
The association covers much of the costs, but those total figures won't be available until after the conference ends, Qualls said.


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Does anybody know if you can eat dried runner beans? We grow borlotti beans to use during the winter in casseroles, we grew a few kidney beans last year, is there any reason you can't do the same with runner beans?
Yes, just treat them the same as kidney beans - cook thoroughly. You can also freeze the fresh beans if you need to harvest before the pods dry.
Thank-you, I seem to have so many having already frozen beans in pods I will now leave to dry, if the weather holds out it won't take long!
I have a freezer full of beans and no room for anymore and i think if we eat anymore we will end up looking like one or turning into a very good runner!!!!!!!! Hadnt realised you could dry them so will give that a go. One of the lads at the allotment is trying to talk me into entering some of the competitions at next years show. I say lads they are well into their 80's.
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Heading off to Minnesota via Chicago on this windy day (how appropriate) so I'll check in when I arrive later this afternoon with some practice news.
Before I go, two quick items:
1. Mats Zuccarello is scheduled to undergo surgery today after fracturing his left wrist in Friday night's 4-1 loss to the Sabres. He is out indefinitely.
2. Chris Kreider won't be joining the Rangers in the regular season, if my calculations are correct. Top-seeded Boston College advanced to the Frozen Four with a 4-0 win over Minnesota-Duluth Sunday night in the Northeast regional final. The junior left wing did not figure in the scoring after notching both goals in a 2-0 win over Air Force on Saturday for the top-seeded Eagles. The Frozen Four is April 5-7 in Tampa, Fla. Rangers GM Glen Sather has indicated the Rangers would like to sign Kreider once his college season concludes. The Rangers' final regular-season game is April 7 hosting the Capitals.
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OK so a few of you know that Pup and I planned a road trip to go see Spidey graduate yesterday. I told Rob he could plan EVERYTHING, and he did :) The original plan was to leave Sunday morning, stop and do some shopping, and go to graduation. I called Rob Friday night once I got into town and asked how he felt about going dopwn to Lansing Saturday night to party with my friends and he said ok. Saturday rolls around and Rob said he would call around 7ish to let me know to come over to his place and then we would head to Lansing. Well 3:30 pm my phone rings "Hey Allie, I'm outta work, come on over!" Little deoas Rob know I'm in my pj's watching a movie LOL
SO I pack and get dressed and call him back an hour latter to let him know I'm en route to his house. So my mom gives me a hug and the general drive safe, don't drink too much, and call if you need anything and hands me my new cell phone (with the users guide LOL) So I hop in my truck and drive to Rob's place. I got to meet his mom and stuff, and we got the same lecture from her then got in the car and headed towards Lansing.
To waste three hours in the car I set up the phone list on my cell and called a few random friends in the middle of their graduation that was goin on at MSU. The trip down was good we talked and joked around, sang to the radio, etc. When we got to my sorority house, everyone was gone to graduation, and I had allready turned in my key to the house the day before, so we had to break in :) I had mentioned I might come down so one of the girls left her window unlocked and I crawled in.
So we chilled at the house for a while, the girls and their families came back after graduation and then we went out to HogShack to party. I had a good time as usual :) I was a good kid too, only had 6 drinks and kept the table dancing to a minimum. I mean when the party is at a hog farm, there isn't too much trouble to cause LOL Basicly it's a bunch of the kids from the college of agriculture that party together all fo the time. I think Rob had a good time, he always had a drink in his hand, which is a good sign.
SO we left the party at like 3 am. Me, as usual, was a hungry drunk, and Jimmy John's was closed :( So we went back to the house and ordered pizza. So round about 4 am the pizza guy shows up, and we sit around bull shitting, and head off to bed soon after.
The next morning we were up at 11:30 and ready to go to Spidey's graduation. I'm a little paranoid about finding the place so we get going. Long about the time we get there, Rob and I decided we had no clue where the graduation was at LOL Luckily I saw all of these cars and then a sign, and it was right on our way :) Thank God for dumb luck. We sat through two hours of graduation to watch Spidey walk across the stage and get his diploma, it was exciting LOL Then we jumped back into the car and headed out to meet Spidey and his family for dinner. We got to the restraunt about 50 mins early and decided to go over to the mall and go shopping. Rob needed a new pair of shoes and I was on a hunt for pink flip flops. We managed to waste 50 mins, and went back over to the restraunt. We had dinner, then headed back across the state for home.
Rob and I had alot of great conversation and are even thinking about another road trip. We are deffinitly going to hang out this summer. All in all it was a SUPER fun trip :)


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Yes, I work in a hospital… Lot's of them, in fact. Yes, I provide direct patient care. I'm I perfect? Hell no! There is always something new to learn and I believe this is true no matter what kind of job that you do, but especially applies to healthcare types. So, what the hell is all this about? It's about the fact that many healthcare providers scare the hell out of me. What?!? Yes, absolutely! I see things daily which cause me to scratch my head repeatedly in utter disbelief at what I'm either seeing or hearing. Still confused? Let me explain…
Interview with Dr. X.. (or shall we say Kervorkian):
Dr. X (to me as I am caring for a patient on life support): I don't believe I have ever met you.
Me: We did meet, but it was several months ago. I was working in the ER and you were down there admitting a patient to the ICU. (that initial meeting could be the subject of a whole other blog!)
Dr. X: How did that turn out?
Me (wondering what the hell he is talking about): Turn out?
Dr. X: The patient.. Was their outcome good?
Me: You know, we have seen so many patients since then. I don't recall the patient exactly, but I'm fairly certain that they were okay eventually.
Dr. X: Oh Good! I just wanted to make sure that I hadn't killed them.
Phone conversation with Nurse T (for terror):
Nurse T: I need you to come to the ICU to deep suction Mrs. Doe.
Me: Is there a physicians order to nasotracheally suction Mrs. Doe?
Nurse T: Well she NEEDS it. She also needs a nebulizer treatment.
Me: Tell you what. I will be right there to assess Mrs. Doe and to make sure we actually have an order for NT suctioning, since it is, after all, an invasive procedure which requires a doctors order.
4 minutes later, I am in Mrs. Doe's room. Yes, the poor thing does indeed sound like crap. She is suffering from congestive heart failure and her lung tissue is full of fluid… nothing that could be 'fixed' by sticking a suction catheter up her remaining nostril (one is already occupied by a nasal-gastric tube) and down into her lungs. What the woman needs is her lasix.. Which incidentally she actually DOES have an order for… along with some other well placed meds for anxiety.
So, I get Mrs. Doe's chart to verify that indeed, there IS NO order for invasive suctioning.
Nurse T: What about that treatment. She REALLY needs it.
Me: Bronchodilators do nothing to alleviate interstitial lung fluid. They are indicated for bronchospasm and wheezing… which Mrs. Doe is clearly not experiencing. Besides, there is no physician's order.
Nurse T: But she does have a prn order!
Me: Yes, she does, but you know, I saw Mrs. Doe about an hour ago. Her prn order is for every 2 hours… and well, its too soon and isn't indicated right now anyway.
I pull up a chair at Mrs. Doe's bedside. Mrs. Doe, honey. You need to cough for me. Mrs. Doe who, although is very sick, does respond when you talk to her, immediately complies with my request. It's a nice strong cough too. She not only coughs once, but many times, in fact. No, she doesn't cough anything up.. As there is nothing to cough up. But it does help force some of the interstitial fluid out of the space surrounding her lungs.
Incidentally, NT suctioning is extremely traumatic, can cause bleeding, and requires sterile procedure, as well as a physician's order. It is also NEVER indicated for a patient who is able to cough on their own. Score 1 point for Mrs. Doe who did not have to endure, by me anyway, having the air literally sucked out of her lungs when she was experiencing shortness of breath due to her heart problems. Score -1 for the nurse who was miffed because SHE is a nurse and SHE knows everything.. many of which seem to believe they are immune from the requirement to obtain or request physician's orders for respiratory medications or some invasive procedures. Damn did I say that out loud?
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Oct 28 @ 6:53PM
Thank you for sharing. I for one take care of myself, so far so good. I help my friends also. The best to you.
Yes, I have put those quacks to shame, a few times.
Oct 28 @ 7:08PM
You are truly an angel. I have the up most respect for the nurses that are dedicated to their career. They strive to know and learn more everyday. My Mom is in SICU after triple bypass last Monday. The nurses that know what they are doing are so busy teaching their skills to the younger nurses to make the SICU the best possible. You have all my respect and will have rewards in heaven for the good you did on earth.
Oct 28 @ 7:32PM
That is real reasuring. I suppose it is best to die at home and save the expnenses to the estate.
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