President Obama declared the swine flu a national emergency; this gives the health secretary the ability to suspend federal guidelines at hospitals. This will suspend federal guidelines at hospitals and will speed up on how infected people are treated in a disaster. This allows hospitals to increase their speed of treatment by not requiring giving as much information during a hectic time. This declaration allows the Health and Human Services to let hospitals relocate emergency rooms off the site to reduce any cross contamination and to protect any non-infected flu patients. "As a nation, we have prepared at all levels of government, and as individuals and communities, taking unprecedented steps to counter the emerging pandemic," Obama wrote in the declaration. He said the pandemic keeps evolving, the rates of illness are rising rapidly in many areas and there's a potential "to overburden health care resources." The swine flu is more widespread than first thought. Health specialist stated almost 100 children have died from H1N1, which are infected 46 states now. Since the H1N1 was first announced in the beginning of the year there has been over 5,000 deaths worldwide according to the World Health Organization. This figure is rightfully underestimated by a large number do to the fact most countries have stopped counting individual cases of this flu strand.
I as everyone else have been in fear of seeing my children or grandchildren come down with this flu. Our attention to personal hygiene was important prior but has increased since this outbreak. This story doesn’t change my thought prior, during or before my reading it. I am a bit happier that the president has stepped up and started the process of doing whatever it takes to make sure that the people that are infected get the treatment they need to hopefully conquer this medical issue and to protect those that do not have this flu.
After seeing the children on the news that fought so gallantly for their lives against this flu, and won, makes me feel better knowing they are sending out vaccinations in November and December. According to Philip Elliott of Associated Press, “The government now hopes to have about 50 million doses of swine flu vaccine out by mid-November and 150 million in December.”
The fear is not unjust, and to state that the world is Paranoid is not out of context. This could be another Black Plague, which was at its peak during 1348-1350 taking 30-60 percent of Europe’s population. The further I read this article on http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091024/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_obama_swine_flu the more paranoid of germs I became. To compare the H1N1 to the Black Plague is something I don’t think is too farfetched. Knowing how the population as of today has dropped do to this Pandemic is not quite as dramatic as the drop in the population do to the Plague from estimated 450 million to 350 million are numbers not too far out of reach. To protect yourself against such things as the flu, or virus’s people need to learn to keep their hands washed, cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. These are items that I have for years hated to see people do in public or at work, if you have to cough or sneeze, please oh please cover your mouth I don’t want whatever you have. If you can stay at home when you’re this sick, this is one of the few times when Mom said, “Share honey!” she didn’t mean your germs.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Report Finds Lapses in Handling of G.I. Accused of Murders in Iraq
Sergeant John Russell, 44, a 15 year service man in the Army, was in his first year of his third deployment to Iraq. Mr. Russell had visited the stress clinic located on Camp Liberty; this was where he was being counseled. United States military investigators said in a report, Sgt. Russell had been behaving erratically for weeks — even threatening to commit suicide — but a lack of adequate guidelines on how to handle his case allowed it to get out of control, United States military investigators said in a report. Sgt. Russell had visited the stress clinic four times before the shootings, but there were no guidelines for someone in this mental state. Members of his unit were concerned enough they took it upon themselves to put a watch on him during the evening. Sgt. Russell’ unit commander took it upon his self to remove the bolt from his weapon three days prior to the incident. Sgt. Russell stole a M-16 rifle and a vehicle from one of the M.P.’s that was assigned to return him to his unit after an altercation at the clinic. Although the M.P. reported immediately of his vehicle being stolen and his weapon and the Sergeant was on his way to the clinic in a very agitated state. Sgt. Russell opened fire on three patients and two staff members one of which was a Navy commander.
This story ripped my heart out, knowing this man had went for help time and time again. My ex-husband was in the military so I got a close up as to how the military works. I know the war is horrible, and I know the horrible casualties that lie within it. The system is in dire need of revamping and this incident is exactly the proof that there needs to be change now. The fact that the report even states the chase with Sgt. Russell was disorganized proves my point, unable to establish telephone or radio contact with one another.
The Sergeant, “stated the he had several doctors and they had all made him angry, that one of them made fun of him, one of them mocked him, and that this doctor had just made him angry. If you can’t help me then I will just kill myself.” I personally think that a statement as such would warrant to stepping up and locking this man up until someone can reach the obviously unreachable person that has to authorize his detention. This situation was able to be avoided and the fact it wasn’t shows there is room for improvement. And as it was so well stated in http://www.nytimes.com many of the report’s recommendations have already been carried out, stated by a military spokesmen
With our men and women risking their lives then I think this issue should be addressed and solved immediately before any other fatalities occur. My heart goes out to those lost, either in battle or friendly fire.
This story ripped my heart out, knowing this man had went for help time and time again. My ex-husband was in the military so I got a close up as to how the military works. I know the war is horrible, and I know the horrible casualties that lie within it. The system is in dire need of revamping and this incident is exactly the proof that there needs to be change now. The fact that the report even states the chase with Sgt. Russell was disorganized proves my point, unable to establish telephone or radio contact with one another.
The Sergeant, “stated the he had several doctors and they had all made him angry, that one of them made fun of him, one of them mocked him, and that this doctor had just made him angry. If you can’t help me then I will just kill myself.” I personally think that a statement as such would warrant to stepping up and locking this man up until someone can reach the obviously unreachable person that has to authorize his detention. This situation was able to be avoided and the fact it wasn’t shows there is room for improvement. And as it was so well stated in http://www.nytimes.com many of the report’s recommendations have already been carried out, stated by a military spokesmen
With our men and women risking their lives then I think this issue should be addressed and solved immediately before any other fatalities occur. My heart goes out to those lost, either in battle or friendly fire.
Body of Florida girl believed found in landfill
Located in Orange Park, Florida the local authorities have possibly found the body of Somer Thompson, 7 years of age. The identification of Somer at this time is her clothing and a birthmark, all matching the mothers’ description. Georgia Landfill is near the Florida state line and there Somer Thompson was to stay hidden until detectives spotted her legs firs and found the body partially covered in trash. The police department has questioned over, 70 registered sex offenders in the surrounding area and have records of 161 offenders that live in a five mile radius of Somers home. Laura Holt the aunt to Somer, stated, “I don’t think they deserve to live, I don’t think there’s anything worse that a person can do – to kill a child and dump her in the dump like a piece of trash?”
It scares me to death to think that people think so little of a life to treat it and dispose of it as such. The tears ran from my eyes like rain from the sky. How can someone take something as precious and innocent as a child? My thoughts haven’t changed much after reading the article in www.usatoday.com in regards this article if anything it has gotten worst.
My opinion regarding this horrible act is no different than the Aunt Laura Holt, “I don’t think here is anything worse that a person can do - to kill a child and dump it like it was trash.” How can anyone treat a child as such or just human life? The more I read this article I could feel my blood pressure raise and my face get red with anger. My thought in regards to the criminal that did such a heinous crime is that sooner or later you will make a mistake and you will be brought to justice. Not the kind of justice you deserve but the kind you have a right to. Unlike the child they killed, the murderer will have their day in court. There is no justice in this by any means. Why should we the tax payer pay to house and feed and clothe people that have no regards for human life. They should be treated as though they treated their victims.
Personally the justice system over the years has gotten too lapsed in the United States. I feel that rapist, child molesters, baby murders all should be put to death with no day in court. I don’t want to hear excuses that she had postnatal depression, and that is why she killed her baby. I don’t want to hear that his dad raped him when he was younger and he became a priest and carried on dad’s tradition. I want to see and hear raw justice for high intense crimes, involving death and rape or even kidnapping with intent to harm. Whoever came up with the concept of life in prison without parole should be shot themselves. Just put them on death row, and start cleaning house, quite lollygagging. Expecting the government and the general public to support, lodge and feed the same criminals that have inflicted such danger on their well being is ludicrous.
It scares me to death to think that people think so little of a life to treat it and dispose of it as such. The tears ran from my eyes like rain from the sky. How can someone take something as precious and innocent as a child? My thoughts haven’t changed much after reading the article in www.usatoday.com in regards this article if anything it has gotten worst.
My opinion regarding this horrible act is no different than the Aunt Laura Holt, “I don’t think here is anything worse that a person can do - to kill a child and dump it like it was trash.” How can anyone treat a child as such or just human life? The more I read this article I could feel my blood pressure raise and my face get red with anger. My thought in regards to the criminal that did such a heinous crime is that sooner or later you will make a mistake and you will be brought to justice. Not the kind of justice you deserve but the kind you have a right to. Unlike the child they killed, the murderer will have their day in court. There is no justice in this by any means. Why should we the tax payer pay to house and feed and clothe people that have no regards for human life. They should be treated as though they treated their victims.
Personally the justice system over the years has gotten too lapsed in the United States. I feel that rapist, child molesters, baby murders all should be put to death with no day in court. I don’t want to hear excuses that she had postnatal depression, and that is why she killed her baby. I don’t want to hear that his dad raped him when he was younger and he became a priest and carried on dad’s tradition. I want to see and hear raw justice for high intense crimes, involving death and rape or even kidnapping with intent to harm. Whoever came up with the concept of life in prison without parole should be shot themselves. Just put them on death row, and start cleaning house, quite lollygagging. Expecting the government and the general public to support, lodge and feed the same criminals that have inflicted such danger on their well being is ludicrous.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Frontenac man a hero after risking his life to save an infant
On Thursday afternoon the owner of A. Lusker Masonry, was working at a church across the street from a home on fire. The volunteer fire department responded to a call by Mr. Lusker. He ran across the street to see if he could be of any assistance. Two women were standing in the front yard and one was screaming in fear her baby was inside the home. Without a thought, Mr. Lusker ran into the home twice unsuccessfully in finding the baby he tried one last time. As Mr. Flora the Frontenac Police Chief stated in regards to Mr. Lusker, “If Adam wouldn’t have went in when he did and found the child I think that the smoke would have overcame so bad that we would have not ever got in to get him.” The fire department says they will continue to investigate the fire. On the good side, the baby was discharged from the hospital. Mr. Lusker will be recognized for his step of bravery at the next upcoming city council meeting.
I first was floored as I read this article knowing that people in general are not as heroic as Mr. Lusker. People are more self preserving in this age as to previous years. This was a very selfless act on behalf of Mr. Lusker, knowing the fact he is a father of three children and had a lot to lose by being hurt or killed trying to rescue this baby.
Most people would of thought well of Mr. Lusk for just the small act of picking up the phone, and calling in the fire. The real change of thought and reaction on my behalf on humanity in general is his humble attitude in regards to it all, “I was just in the right place at the right time on Thursday.” This made me change my thought about the human race as it was; my outlook was very bleak before this, “Hero,” stepped into the news. I am excited to think that people like this man actually exist, that step up to the plate and show compassion for your fellow human beings.
Chivalry isn’t dead!! As I read this article located on www.fox14tv.com I was shown by this man’s actions that compassionate, caring people still exist in this world. When you think there is no one out there that cares if people are in pain, or in need. This man has a heart, and there aren’t too many people in this world with such heroic standards. He deserves to be recognized for his actions. Maybe, more people women and men alike will learn from Mr. Lusker’s actions. With everything to lose and nothing to gain, Mr. Lusker thought nothing of his own well being and only of the baby. So to you A. Lusker, my hats off to you, your selfless act doesn’t go unnoticed.
I first was floored as I read this article knowing that people in general are not as heroic as Mr. Lusker. People are more self preserving in this age as to previous years. This was a very selfless act on behalf of Mr. Lusker, knowing the fact he is a father of three children and had a lot to lose by being hurt or killed trying to rescue this baby.
Most people would of thought well of Mr. Lusk for just the small act of picking up the phone, and calling in the fire. The real change of thought and reaction on my behalf on humanity in general is his humble attitude in regards to it all, “I was just in the right place at the right time on Thursday.” This made me change my thought about the human race as it was; my outlook was very bleak before this, “Hero,” stepped into the news. I am excited to think that people like this man actually exist, that step up to the plate and show compassion for your fellow human beings.
Chivalry isn’t dead!! As I read this article located on www.fox14tv.com I was shown by this man’s actions that compassionate, caring people still exist in this world. When you think there is no one out there that cares if people are in pain, or in need. This man has a heart, and there aren’t too many people in this world with such heroic standards. He deserves to be recognized for his actions. Maybe, more people women and men alike will learn from Mr. Lusker’s actions. With everything to lose and nothing to gain, Mr. Lusker thought nothing of his own well being and only of the baby. So to you A. Lusker, my hats off to you, your selfless act doesn’t go unnoticed.
Many angry man wouldn’t marry interracial couple
New Orleans, Louisiana governor and U.S. senator is agreeing with many other s asking for the resignation of a local official who refused to marry an interracial couple. Keith Bardwell, a white justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish in the southeastern part of Louisiana refused to marry Beth Humphrey, a white woman, and Terence McKay, a black man. Republican Governor Bobby Jindal, stated, “Disciplinary action should be taken immediately, including the revoking of his license.” Mr. Bardwell did not return any phone calls Friday. Mr. Bardwell has always asked couples if they are interracial, if so, he refers them to another justice of the peace. As stated by Bill Quigley, the director of the Center for Constitutional Rights and Justice, “A justice of the peace is legally obligated to serve the public, all the public. Racial discrimination has been a violation of Louisiana and U.S. law for decades. No public official has the right to pick and choose which laws they are going to follow.” Mr. Bardwell’s poor decision by rejecting this couples request has sparked other comments from officials such as, U.S. Senator Mar Landrieu, stating, “It is an example of the ugly bigotry that divided our country for too long.”
Can you feel the rage? Mine or others? How horribly rude can one person be? I was offended, astounded, and let down in the system that people like that are allowed in office. This man needs to be taken out of office and charges brought against him were my first initial thought regarding this article.
I knew there were crooked politicians in the official offices but when someone has the ability to show the public such as Terence McKay and his new wife, then I think something needs to be done. This man needs to be removed from office, charged with breaking the law and led as an example for upper powers of law that nobody is above the law. Please do not think that I believe that statement to be totally true we all know, politicians, doctors, lawyers have gotten by with much more then this crime. But my feelings have been confirmed in our justice system if nothing is done about this horrible injustice to the public.
I have no idea what Mr. Bardwell’s thought was by turning this couple down, but he needs to wake up and smell the roses, this isn’t the 1940’s or 1950’s. We strive as American’s to be proud of our history and what we have over came. The public does realize racial discrimination still exists but with each strive of each passing day I hope that we will surpass this immature and selfish way of thinking. Mr. Bardwell has no right nor ever has a right to decide on who he should judge to be married or not to be married. Mr. Bardwell has served as a justice of the peace for 34 years but this doesn’t give him a right to break the law and find no fault in doing so. He should be no different than someone speeding and being caught doing so. Also this article found at, http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091016/ap_on_re_us/us_interracial_rebuff
Has a grammar issue on the title. Don’t you love English, would of never thought about it before all this.
Can you feel the rage? Mine or others? How horribly rude can one person be? I was offended, astounded, and let down in the system that people like that are allowed in office. This man needs to be taken out of office and charges brought against him were my first initial thought regarding this article.
I knew there were crooked politicians in the official offices but when someone has the ability to show the public such as Terence McKay and his new wife, then I think something needs to be done. This man needs to be removed from office, charged with breaking the law and led as an example for upper powers of law that nobody is above the law. Please do not think that I believe that statement to be totally true we all know, politicians, doctors, lawyers have gotten by with much more then this crime. But my feelings have been confirmed in our justice system if nothing is done about this horrible injustice to the public.
I have no idea what Mr. Bardwell’s thought was by turning this couple down, but he needs to wake up and smell the roses, this isn’t the 1940’s or 1950’s. We strive as American’s to be proud of our history and what we have over came. The public does realize racial discrimination still exists but with each strive of each passing day I hope that we will surpass this immature and selfish way of thinking. Mr. Bardwell has no right nor ever has a right to decide on who he should judge to be married or not to be married. Mr. Bardwell has served as a justice of the peace for 34 years but this doesn’t give him a right to break the law and find no fault in doing so. He should be no different than someone speeding and being caught doing so. Also this article found at, http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091016/ap_on_re_us/us_interracial_rebuff
Has a grammar issue on the title. Don’t you love English, would of never thought about it before all this.
Quapaw tribe among 564 tribes to take part in Tribal Nation’s Conference in Washington D.C.
One representative from each of the 564 federally recognized tribes are welcome to a Tribal Nations Conference in November located in Washington D.C. This invitation is directly from President Barack Obama. “ This is kind of special, this is a special opportunity for us to come as a single voice and for us to show our support for the president, but also inform him of our needs," says John Berrey, the Chairman of the Quapaw Tribal Business Committee. This article found in www.koamtv.com is one of special interest as our Quapaw Tribe from Ottawa County, Oklahoma is one of the selected tribes to attend. The main issue that John Berrey would like to bring to President Obama is as most Americans, health care. Mr. Berrey also stated he is in hopes one of the subjects that will be brought up to the President Obama is the Native Americans ongoing social issues. This conference is scheduled on November 5th of this year.
I was very excited to hear that the Quapaw Tribe was invited to the conference in November. This article took my attention, for my heritage is one of Indian, and my grandmother made this very clear. The fact that the heads of these 564 tribes are conferencing to allow the voices and concerns of all the tribes to be given a voice is wonderful. Mr. Berrey has wonderful issues that need to be addressed as well as others I am sure. I felt best knowing that Mr. Berrey also wanted to listen to what Barack Obama has to say as well as voicing his concerns.
My outlook towards this situation increased to a more positive one the more I read the article then it was prior. As Mr. Berrey stated, “It’s the relationship with the Indian Health Service that we want to talk to him about.” This is a subject that white, black or Indian, or any other American has issues with that needs to be discussed. Being unemployed as I am with no insurance, I can relate to this issue of healthcare.
As Berrey stated, “Tribal People have been in the system of being in a paternal relationship with the federal government and over the years, and over time it’s made it a challenge for some families to get out of the cycle.” This isn’t only American Indians; this is most of the United States in that, “Paternal relationship with the federal government.” I only hope the best for Mr. Berrey in voicing his opinion in helping the Indian issues needing to be addressed. The American Indian’s has came a long way from the pioneer days, but the hope I have is that the voices that will be heard is does not fall on deaf ears. All 564 tribes need to become one voice so all can be heard and not drowned out by the many. I also think this will be a good example for the president to make a difference in the lives of those who have heritage here in the USA longer then most.
I was very excited to hear that the Quapaw Tribe was invited to the conference in November. This article took my attention, for my heritage is one of Indian, and my grandmother made this very clear. The fact that the heads of these 564 tribes are conferencing to allow the voices and concerns of all the tribes to be given a voice is wonderful. Mr. Berrey has wonderful issues that need to be addressed as well as others I am sure. I felt best knowing that Mr. Berrey also wanted to listen to what Barack Obama has to say as well as voicing his concerns.
My outlook towards this situation increased to a more positive one the more I read the article then it was prior. As Mr. Berrey stated, “It’s the relationship with the Indian Health Service that we want to talk to him about.” This is a subject that white, black or Indian, or any other American has issues with that needs to be discussed. Being unemployed as I am with no insurance, I can relate to this issue of healthcare.
As Berrey stated, “Tribal People have been in the system of being in a paternal relationship with the federal government and over the years, and over time it’s made it a challenge for some families to get out of the cycle.” This isn’t only American Indians; this is most of the United States in that, “Paternal relationship with the federal government.” I only hope the best for Mr. Berrey in voicing his opinion in helping the Indian issues needing to be addressed. The American Indian’s has came a long way from the pioneer days, but the hope I have is that the voices that will be heard is does not fall on deaf ears. All 564 tribes need to become one voice so all can be heard and not drowned out by the many. I also think this will be a good example for the president to make a difference in the lives of those who have heritage here in the USA longer then most.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Students and teachers tested during tornado drill
The Missouri Center for Safe Schools is completing an eight-teen month grant to help train the students and teachers for any type of emergency. On Tuesday the alarms bellowed through the halls of Harry S. Truman Elementary halls with more than three hundred students gather in the hallways. Russell Thompson of the Missouri Center for Safe Schools states, “We were either going to do a tornado drill, a fire drill, or an intruder drill.” The main goal is to train and teach not only the student but the teachers what to do in case of any scenario. Teaching the teachers what to do if there is a child or two missing during these drills gives the drill an edge of reality.
It makes me feel more comfortable knowing my grandchildren are being prepared for many types of disasters that might occur. I am always concerned with how the schools handle so many children in situations such as fire, tornado or intruder. I have always thought that putting the children in a hallway for a tornado was very inappropriate. I believe that the new schools being built should have storm shelters or safe rooms for both tornadoes and intruders.
This has changed the way I felt previously, regarding how our children are cared for everyday in the school and what they are prepared for whatever the future holds for us. As http://www.fox14tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11269736 states, “The Center for Safe Schools says reality like hiding the children can keep student and teachers from becoming complacent during the drills.” This shows me that they are doing all that they can to try to protect what means so much to us, our children. Children are unpredictable and so are tornadoes or fires, and most of all intruders. I know without a doubt that everyone can’t be completely prepared for all that is or could happen but this helps prepare for some possibilities. I applied for a job as a Teaching Assistant to a school that my children attended for many years, as I approached the school I grabbed the handle to the door and it would not open. I heard a voice ask my name and then they buzzed me in. Although I was a bit flabbergasted as to the lock down procedure the longer I thought about it I came to realize this is what our world has come to, this is what we have to do to protect our children. The days of walking into the classroom and getting your children are done. The kidnappers, murderers, terrorist and rapist have forced our society to lock down our children for their own protection.
I feel much safer as to the procedures the schools are taking with our children as I read this article, knowing my grandchildren are as safe as could be expected. From my school days to today life has changed and became much more dangerous and with this danger must come protection. You would rather be safe than sorry.
It makes me feel more comfortable knowing my grandchildren are being prepared for many types of disasters that might occur. I am always concerned with how the schools handle so many children in situations such as fire, tornado or intruder. I have always thought that putting the children in a hallway for a tornado was very inappropriate. I believe that the new schools being built should have storm shelters or safe rooms for both tornadoes and intruders.
This has changed the way I felt previously, regarding how our children are cared for everyday in the school and what they are prepared for whatever the future holds for us. As http://www.fox14tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11269736 states, “The Center for Safe Schools says reality like hiding the children can keep student and teachers from becoming complacent during the drills.” This shows me that they are doing all that they can to try to protect what means so much to us, our children. Children are unpredictable and so are tornadoes or fires, and most of all intruders. I know without a doubt that everyone can’t be completely prepared for all that is or could happen but this helps prepare for some possibilities. I applied for a job as a Teaching Assistant to a school that my children attended for many years, as I approached the school I grabbed the handle to the door and it would not open. I heard a voice ask my name and then they buzzed me in. Although I was a bit flabbergasted as to the lock down procedure the longer I thought about it I came to realize this is what our world has come to, this is what we have to do to protect our children. The days of walking into the classroom and getting your children are done. The kidnappers, murderers, terrorist and rapist have forced our society to lock down our children for their own protection.
I feel much safer as to the procedures the schools are taking with our children as I read this article, knowing my grandchildren are as safe as could be expected. From my school days to today life has changed and became much more dangerous and with this danger must come protection. You would rather be safe than sorry.
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