No doubt if you logged on, you saw a link somewhere that allows you to donate to the relief effort for Hurricane Katrina.
I just wanted to second the call to support the Red Cross and its programs.
Many people are at a loss as to how to help from so far away, especially when they hear about the hunger and the desperation.
All donations big or small would be appreciated at this time. Sovereign Bank is matching the first $50,000 donations that are made at their branches that are payable to the Red Cross.
I have often enough said that I had family that came from Mobile. Thankfully, no one was hurt or is suffering. People are down there without power which is actually considered good in comparison to New Orleans and the state of Mississippi.
So...I made my contribution. I hope that others will make theirs if they can: American Red Cross-www.redcross.org
Addendum
Okay...maybe this entry reads a bit like the solicitation letters that organizations send out on a monthly basis but hey, my heart is in the right place even if I am not very original.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Katrina and the Waves
This group has gotten more press lately than even during the time when their song was used in various commericals.
Hurricane Katrina has been making dangerous and deadly waves in the Gulf Coast. May all of our thoughts be with them.
Hurricane Katrina has been making dangerous and deadly waves in the Gulf Coast. May all of our thoughts be with them.
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Interesting...
Though I am not the fourth born...
Though I am not the fourth born...
| You Are Likely A Forth Born |
 At your darkest moments, you feel angry. At work and school, you do best when your analyzing. When you love someone, you tend to be very giving. In friendship, you don't take the initiative in reaching out. Your ideal jobs are: factory jobs, comedy, and dentistry. You will leave your mark on the world with your own personal philosophy. |
Well...
Well...
I'm getting better at coding and cutting and pasting to customize the template for this blog. I do like the fact that you have two chances to view my profile.
I'm getting better at coding and cutting and pasting to customize the template for this blog. I do like the fact that you have two chances to view my profile.
Items of interest
1. On July 17, 2005, Tom Peters, the grand poobah of sensible branding was googled 665,000 according to his website.
BTW- his mother died. My condolences.
2. I still can't believe that Ewan MacGregor went from Renton in Trainspotting to Obi Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels.
3. Who knew that Northeastern University offered a certificate in Nonprofit Management.
4. Outback Steakhouse is probably about as authentically Australian as Foster's Beers.
5. A dance song doesn't sing unless it has the best bassline and drumline and they are in concert.
BTW- his mother died. My condolences.
2. I still can't believe that Ewan MacGregor went from Renton in Trainspotting to Obi Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels.
3. Who knew that Northeastern University offered a certificate in Nonprofit Management.
4. Outback Steakhouse is probably about as authentically Australian as Foster's Beers.
5. A dance song doesn't sing unless it has the best bassline and drumline and they are in concert.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Another Apparently
Apparently I like collecting links. Some of them I got to frequently. Some of them I revisit after a while. So today I add more...
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
My take on...
-Abortion
It is a woman's right to choose. Period.
In terms of a father's right to the unborn child. Honestly, I think that unless children are a definite in the relationship, a man should use protection. Period.
A woman should be responsible about it. She should tell the man as she sees fit.
-Cindy Sheehan
I applaud her for sticking to her convictions. However, she will not likely get what she is seeking. I think the best thing that she could do is to work with the returning veterans who would agree that we should be out of Iraq.
-Iraq
My money is on the insurgents. History has proven that with few exceptions, that cornered mice are a danger to behold. The insurgents have the advantage of knwoledge of the terrain and of pretty much having nothing to lose. They have lines of communication (that is supplies and support) that have yet to be broken and unlikely won't. Basically we are engaged in a war of resources. It will be a question of who will outlast whom. I would rather we leave with a stable situation in place but that will not be likely I think.
-The Sovereignty Bill for Hawaiians
I'm not Hawaiian so I can only speak on what I read. I agree with the measure to an extent. I find it funny that the US will run over and over again the sins of the another country's past but will gloss over its own with a "well that happened back then and things were different." The fact is that US businessmen supported by US military overthrew the Queen of Hawaii. Period. It became a state due to the support of businessmen and others who were largely not Native Hawaiians. An apology was made, which is good. The bill would be a way to address the inequities in their lives that were caused by racism. The bill would grant Native Hawaiians the rights akin to the Native American tribes and Alaskan natives on the mainland. I find myself however, agreeing with the Hawaiian activists that say that total sovereignty (that is secession) is in order.
It is a woman's right to choose. Period.
In terms of a father's right to the unborn child. Honestly, I think that unless children are a definite in the relationship, a man should use protection. Period.
A woman should be responsible about it. She should tell the man as she sees fit.
-Cindy Sheehan
I applaud her for sticking to her convictions. However, she will not likely get what she is seeking. I think the best thing that she could do is to work with the returning veterans who would agree that we should be out of Iraq.
-Iraq
My money is on the insurgents. History has proven that with few exceptions, that cornered mice are a danger to behold. The insurgents have the advantage of knwoledge of the terrain and of pretty much having nothing to lose. They have lines of communication (that is supplies and support) that have yet to be broken and unlikely won't. Basically we are engaged in a war of resources. It will be a question of who will outlast whom. I would rather we leave with a stable situation in place but that will not be likely I think.
-The Sovereignty Bill for Hawaiians
I'm not Hawaiian so I can only speak on what I read. I agree with the measure to an extent. I find it funny that the US will run over and over again the sins of the another country's past but will gloss over its own with a "well that happened back then and things were different." The fact is that US businessmen supported by US military overthrew the Queen of Hawaii. Period. It became a state due to the support of businessmen and others who were largely not Native Hawaiians. An apology was made, which is good. The bill would be a way to address the inequities in their lives that were caused by racism. The bill would grant Native Hawaiians the rights akin to the Native American tribes and Alaskan natives on the mainland. I find myself however, agreeing with the Hawaiian activists that say that total sovereignty (that is secession) is in order.
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