Browsing All Posts published on »August, 2008«

Palin Makes Me Puke

August 30, 2008 by

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Hat tip to Grizzly Bay. Here are some facts about John McCain’s choice for Vice President, Sarah Palin: (1) She is presently under investigation in Alaska for abuse of power Sarah Palin is being investigated for abuse of power (7/08) after she fired the Dept. of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan. Palin pressured Monegan to… [Read more…]

Falling, falling, falling

August 23, 2008 by

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I’ve been avoiding writing this blog post but the time has come to do so. To make a long story short I have injured myself quite seriously. I’m suffering from a head injury and from severe muscle tearing in both legs. The symptoms of my concussion related injuries include blurry vision, foggy thinking, short attention… [Read more…]

Abortion, Contraception and Dirty Politics

August 22, 2008 by

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To me  women having absolute control over their medical and reproductive decisions is a civil and human rights issue.  I strongly believe that reproductive decisions are private choices made by a woman (or man where applicable) in consultation with her doctor and restrict­ing access to either abortion or contraception does not belong on the governmental… [Read more…]

Potatoes and Alzheimer's Treatment

August 17, 2008 by

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Due to my mother’s dementia I have placed myself I’m on mailing lists for medical research into Alzheimer’s treatment. Today I received this interesting update indicating that a common potato virus may hold the key to Alzheimer’s treament. ScienceDaily (Aug. 16, 2008) — A virus that commonly infects potatoes bears a striking resemblance to one… [Read more…]

The Crystal Gazer

August 16, 2008 by

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The Crystal Gazer I shall gather myself into my self again, I shall take my scattered selves and make them one. I shall fuse them into a polished crystal ball Where I can see the moon and the flashing sun. I Shall sit like a sibyl, hour after hour intent. Watching the future come and… [Read more…]

Consider Making the Childfree Choice

August 14, 2008 by

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During the 1970′s recognition of the fact that human population was exploding pervaded North American society. Somewhere along the way this recognition was buried and the subject became taboo. While I was on my vacation I had an opportunity to chat with four young couples in my family, who are making the the same childfree… [Read more…]

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