Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Toyota FT-EV Electric Car........
Accelerator Recall.........
A Flight Risk........
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Traveling Abroad?
First State Dinner..........
American presidents have entertained India's leaders over fine wine and even finer food for the past 60 years — at grand White House dinners with hundreds of guests in black-tie, at an intimate Sunday lunch and away from Washington's prying eyes near a storied Civil War battlefield.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is coming for a state visit and all that it entails — a pomp-filled welcome ceremony that was brought inside the White House because of rainy weather, private time with Obama, a joint news conference and, in the evening, the state dinner, to be held outside for 320 people.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sanford Faces 37 Charges..........
Among the mistakes the ethics commission says the governor made were:
• Approval of the purchase of four first- and business-class commercial airline tickets for a June 2008 trip during which he met with his mistress in Argentina.
• Personal use of state-owned aircraft for trips such as the birthday party of a campaign contributor in Aiken, and flying from Myrtle Beach to Columbia for a "personal event," including a haircut.
• Reimbursing himself nearly $3,000 using campaign contributions, including about $900 for expenses to attend a Republican Governors Association meeting in Miami and a hunting trip in Dublin, Ireland, several days later.
Home Sales Up.........
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Ferry Sinks........
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Links
Over Qualified........?
It’s a toss up these days. Which way to go is a thing to ponder. You have so many ways, to search for a job and it gets even harder, to get one in the publice realm. There are so many people out of work. Some by choice, some from lay-off’s, retirements, company closings. It’s a problem, many people endure, daily.
If your over 50 years of age, here comes the problem, right? You go to an interview, and what happens? You know all too well, what happened, when you get a letter saying, you were “over qualified”, for the position. I’ve been there done that.
Oh they say, they are an equal opportunity employer. Not so, if your not young and just starting out then they don’t want you. They want the dashing young men in the offices. The cute sexy, tailered young ladies, have to be on the front desks, to cater to the executives. Administrative assistant, consists of a well dressed, college professors, with 1 to 2 masters degrees in business administration, under the age of 40.
If you don’t have a good background in some high powered originization, by the time your in your 40’s, good luck on the position, you will be offered. Many older people, are thankful to be accepted for medial jobs, that rarely pay more than $7.00 to $10.00 per hour.
“Over qualified”, is a term used to really say, your “too old” and we want someone younger in the position. I’ve also, been told that, I probably wouldn’t stay with the job, because I wouldn’t be getting the pay I had been accustomed to. So, they decided not to hire me, based on that. They never ask if you just want a job closer to home, so you don’t have to drive so far. They never ask if your just wanting to supplement your social security or your spouse’s income. It’s always, “wow, your really qualified for a better position, than this one”, why do you want this job? Not very often do you find an company that wants an employee, experienced and mature enough to appreciate a good paying job. It’s very easy to get discouraged, when trying to get employment at an older age. I’m sure many of you have suffered the same indignities, I have. It would be nice to be able to speak out without reprecussions. I know there are advocates out there, but they’re never where we need them to be, when it’s our problem happening. It’s very embarrassing, to have to ask for help, after all that we’ve been through in the past years. We’ve worked hard and deserve respect, that we don’t get. Yet, we keep trying, rather than give up.
To Believe.......
Almost Gone
Some say it’s just another year, but in reality it’s another year gone by and we just can’t get it back. It’s like a bad comment, that we can’t wish, we hadn’t said. The older I get the harder it is to watch them go by.
The children are in such a hurry, to grow up, that reality for them, is delusional. They can’t see how far it is, to growing up the way, we the older people can see it. Full of energy and life, they strive to get the years behind them, so they can get to another point in life.
I remember the young adult years. It seemed they were so busy, with the predominate things needing to be done. How fast they flew. Here I am saying, “Why it was only yesterday”…… a familiar phrase heard so many times, from my parents and grandparents. ”It was”, only yesterday or so it seemed.
New Year’s brings memories of the old year and hopes of good things in the new one. Our emotions overwhelm us when looking back to what was and what is now. Our hope runs amok, with great expectations, of happiness, love, good fortunes, and financial stability. Yes, it will be a new year, to reach for all new things and hold in your heart the memories of the past.
Another One Shot.......
Well, there it went. Right down the drain, just like so many others. I have a lousy track record for friendships. I just can’t seem to get it right. You think things are going good and poof, they blow up in your face. I’ve always considered a good friendship not to have boundaries. But I sure was wrong on that idea.
The idea that a friend was there no matter what, or that a friend would understand or care about what was going on with you, just became my ideas. Not anyone else’s. I guess I’m just too old fashion. I believe with all my heart, love the same and try to be a friend as well.
I finally allowed myself to try again to have this type of relationship with someone, and once again was shot down. I forgot that their life has it’s own querks and that I must remember that there are boundaries, to a friendship. I guess I think that everyone has the same ideas, and values that I do.
Heck, I also forgot that this is a diversified world of people, who have been raised in different environments, than me. Who did I think I was to be so selfish as to think everyone could think and feel like me? I’m so out of touch with reality, that I actually tried!
I’m sure it will be a long time again, before I’ll do that same thing. I don’t like being treated with disdain and talked to in such a horrible manner. So, to protect myself from such candor, I will go back into my safe shell and stay there. It’s much safer inside and I can like myself anyway I want to. Darn that sounds childish. I guess there’s just been too much rejection in my world, for me to be able to cope very often. I can’t accept making the effort and having it thrown back at me, like a bad piece of meat. So, I’ll just stay the heck out of everyone’s way and make my own way.
Just another day in paradise.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Oprah.........
Northern England Flooding.......
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Byrd Serves A Long Time..
Crystal In Dallas......
Designer Fashions
Ladies...Here He Is.........
Digital Cameras......
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Health Care Legislation.........
Fiscal conservatives and government economists have questioned whether the program would be financially sustainable over the long run, and insurance companies are lobbying to strip it from the health care bill.
Medicare only covers temporary nursing home stays. Middle-class households have to exhaust their savings before an elder can qualify for nursing home coverage through Medicaid.
Under the proposed program, people would pay a modest monthly premium during their working years. If they become disabled, they would get a cash benefit of at least $50 a day that could be used to pay a home care attendant, buy supplies and equipment, make home improvements such as adding bathroom railings, or defray the costs of nursing home care.
Monday, November 16, 2009
HVAC Filters
Protest HR3962
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Worldwide Groceries.......
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Soldier Honored.......
Care Packages Assembled.........
Soldier Honored......
Monday, November 9, 2009
Loosing Weight.........
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Now What.....?
Ida On the Way.........
The hurricane watch now stretches from southeastern Louisiana to Mexico Beach, Fla. Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Ida's winds are now near 100 mph, and Ida could get stronger later Sunday.
The watch means hurricane conditions are possible in the next 36 hours.
The hurricane was moving to the northwest near 10 mph, and Ida was expected to pick up steam as it moved over open waters in the Gulf of Mexico.
Ida could reach the Gulf Coast by Tuesday, though it was unclear how strong it would be by then.
New Links.........
Homes Destroyed.......
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Translation.......
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Still Bad Weather...........
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
furniture
Levi-Strauss......Dies.....
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bridge Re-Opened.......
Couple Missing....
Returning A Costume.......
Blue Friday......
Americans who support our troops used to be called the ’silent majority’ We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing. Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday — and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that … every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something blue. By word of mouth, press, TV — let’s make the United States on every Friday a sea of blue, much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in BLUE and it will let our troops know the once ’silent’ majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on. The first thing a soldier says when asked ‘What can we do to make things better for you?’ is …’We need your support and your prayers.’ Let’s get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something blue every Friday.
We live in the land of the free, only because of the brave.
“No arsenal, No weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.”
Ronald Reagen
Sunday, November 1, 2009
A Lonely Woman.......
Have you ever noticed the extremes a woman will go, to get a man? It’s amazing and sometimes crazy, the different ways a woman will carry on in order to catch a certain eye. I’ve been one of those women, so I know the extremes I’ve exhibited. I’m actually ashamed of my worldly ways, at times. It seems no matter what I do, some other woman has already done it. Even worse is the outcome of your efforts.
Often times the men could care less, about what your doing. I’ve seen it happen time and time again. You break your neck flaunting yourself in front of them, and they laugh at you. Hey, could you leave my teeth, for the next guy? It’s just degrading to put yourself in the potential situation for disaster. I know that these men, can have their pick of potential mates, but heck a girl’s gotta do something.
Many of our men have gone to the other sex, leaving us with a shortage to work with. How do you think it feels to see the fabulous guy, feel a sudden urge to flirt with him, only to find out “he’s gay”. Talking about a letdown, now that’s a real kick in the teeth. What you could have done, with that hunk is beyond words.
So, then it’s on to a different man, not as good looking, or exciting, but it’s a man. After awhile, you’ve gotten to this plateau. You’ve even let down your standards to compensate for what your unable to snag. Yes, there’s just too many women out there, waiting for you to slip out of sync, for one second. They pounce like hungry wolves, ready for the “kill”. You must keep on your toes at all times, or he’ll be out the door, with another fool. I believe there isn’t anything that a woman wouldn’t do to take advantage of a slippery situation. I’ve seen it happen once too often. I’ve been the victim as well as the stealer, so you could say experience, is with me. Yes, we women have our evil ways, and there’s no getting around it.