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No, really. Yahoo says so, and they're never wrong...
Caffeine Nation Marches On
By Michelle Heimburger
Thu, March 1, 2007
Today kicks off Caffeine Awareness Month and we're buzzing with excitement at the thought of 31 days dedicated to our favorite addiction. In the spirit of the event, we wonder, are you aware of caffeine? Statistics suggest you are, since 90% of Americans consume caffeine daily, and it's the most widely-used drug in the world. Great! Our job is done: We're all aware of caffeine.
Mostly a rehash of the old known stuff -- caffeine BAD. No, caffeine GOOD. Caffeine DRUG. Well, d'uh.
But that does not negate the fact that March is, apparently, Caffeine Awareness Month. Take a moment to pat your tea kettle, your espresso maker, your soda machine, and say "thank you, pal. I couldn't make it through the day without you."
(because, let's face it, we all know at least one person who has a closer relationship with the coffee maker than s/he does with most people. In fact, some of you ARE that person.)
Caffeine Nation Marches On
By Michelle Heimburger
Thu, March 1, 2007
Today kicks off Caffeine Awareness Month and we're buzzing with excitement at the thought of 31 days dedicated to our favorite addiction. In the spirit of the event, we wonder, are you aware of caffeine? Statistics suggest you are, since 90% of Americans consume caffeine daily, and it's the most widely-used drug in the world. Great! Our job is done: We're all aware of caffeine.
Mostly a rehash of the old known stuff -- caffeine BAD. No, caffeine GOOD. Caffeine DRUG. Well, d'uh.
But that does not negate the fact that March is, apparently, Caffeine Awareness Month. Take a moment to pat your tea kettle, your espresso maker, your soda machine, and say "thank you, pal. I couldn't make it through the day without you."
(because, let's face it, we all know at least one person who has a closer relationship with the coffee maker than s/he does with most people. In fact, some of you ARE that person.)
sing out loud...sing out strong...
Feb. 21st, 2007 08:15 am"Susan Patron's book, The Power of Lucky, is this year's Newberry Award winner, the highest honor given to children's literature. But librarians are banning it because of a passage where the main character overhears an adult talking about where a rattlesnake bit his dog. 'Scrotum sounded to Lucky like something green that comes up when you have the flu and cough too much,' reads the book."
Scrotum. Scrotum. Scrotum. Go on, say it out loud. She's totally right.
Being a kid is hard enough without adults trying to keep you as stupid as they are
Scrotum. Scrotum. Scrotum. Go on, say it out loud. She's totally right.
Being a kid is hard enough without adults trying to keep you as stupid as they are
Clinton’s Foundation Brokers AIDS Deal
By ANAND GIRIDHARADAS
Published: November 30, 2006
MUMBAI, Nov. 30 — The cost of treating children infected with H.I.V. and AIDS is poised to plummet next year, under a deal announced today between two Indian drugmakers and former President Bill Clinton’s foundation.
Cipla and Ranbaxy Laboratories agreed to make 19 different anti-retroviral drugs designed for children available at an average price of 16 cents a day, or $60 a year, which is about 45 percent lower than the lowest current price, the Clinton Foundation said in a statement.
Because not everyone has access to the current lowest price, the plan will actually translate into a four- to six-fold cost reduction for many children, said Stephen Lewis, the United Nations special envoy for H.I.V. and AIDS in Africa.
The prices will be available to 62 developing countries and will lead to the treatment of an additional 100,000 people in 2007, the statement said.
read more here via the New York Times
(they were racing the clock, according to the article, because laws are about to change in India that would have made this deal impossible in a few years. While I'm all for patent protection, and all for pharmecutical copies recouping the not-inconsiderable costs of research and development.... I'm still cheering this like crazy.)
By ANAND GIRIDHARADAS
Published: November 30, 2006
MUMBAI, Nov. 30 — The cost of treating children infected with H.I.V. and AIDS is poised to plummet next year, under a deal announced today between two Indian drugmakers and former President Bill Clinton’s foundation.
Cipla and Ranbaxy Laboratories agreed to make 19 different anti-retroviral drugs designed for children available at an average price of 16 cents a day, or $60 a year, which is about 45 percent lower than the lowest current price, the Clinton Foundation said in a statement.
Because not everyone has access to the current lowest price, the plan will actually translate into a four- to six-fold cost reduction for many children, said Stephen Lewis, the United Nations special envoy for H.I.V. and AIDS in Africa.
The prices will be available to 62 developing countries and will lead to the treatment of an additional 100,000 people in 2007, the statement said.
read more here via the New York Times
(they were racing the clock, according to the article, because laws are about to change in India that would have made this deal impossible in a few years. While I'm all for patent protection, and all for pharmecutical copies recouping the not-inconsiderable costs of research and development.... I'm still cheering this like crazy.)
randomness and a smidge of content
Nov. 18th, 2006 09:55 pm1. definition/distillation of noir detective genre:
(speaking of instant coffee). "Skip the water and make that with Scotch. Saves time."
-- "Murder, My Sweet"
2. the "What kind of Reader Are You" quiz:
( it's a fair cop )
3. Bll Mahr is like unto a god. "So what you have is a gynacologist who can't find his own wife's vagina. Ladies and gentlemen, the Bush administration" And if you laughed, http://www.comicrelief.org/
(speaking of instant coffee). "Skip the water and make that with Scotch. Saves time."
-- "Murder, My Sweet"
2. the "What kind of Reader Are You" quiz:
( it's a fair cop )
3. Bll Mahr is like unto a god. "So what you have is a gynacologist who can't find his own wife's vagina. Ladies and gentlemen, the Bush administration" And if you laughed, http://www.comicrelief.org/
Watching the news tonight, and one of the anchors starts to talk about the recent OJ book (pauses to spit). The anchor then goes on to say "we didn't think it was worth your time" but that it reminded them to talk about something that was important -- and then went on to do their "free speech" segment about the dangers of domestic violence and what barricades women face when they try to get help.
Kudos, CBS.
ETA: speaking of tv -- SHUT UP ABOUT TOMKAT'S WEDDING, ALREADY! WE DON'T CARE! REALLY!
Kudos, CBS.
ETA: speaking of tv -- SHUT UP ABOUT TOMKAT'S WEDDING, ALREADY! WE DON'T CARE! REALLY!
before I go...
Nov. 1st, 2006 11:29 amif you ever wondered why the fight for gender equality is so important? why, despite advances, so many women people insist on more? and why so many otherwise strong, independent, successful women despair of ever being able to walk and work and live without that niggling, ever-present fear of the male gender, one way or another?
Read this.
and then ask yourself if that -- the legal implication of being no consequence, of no value save as property -- is what you want to live with, either for yourself, or the women in your life. if it is -- why? if it's not -- what are you willing to do about it?
Read this.
and then ask yourself if that -- the legal implication of being no consequence, of no value save as property -- is what you want to live with, either for yourself, or the women in your life. if it is -- why? if it's not -- what are you willing to do about it?
as received in mail today, this is what is known as an IQ test. Would you pass?
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Important Notification
Dear Wachovia Bank Customer,
Since years Wachovia Bank is serving its clients with the most reliable service. In Banking the most important part is the security of our clients. Wachovia Bank always look forward for the high security of our clients.
We are proud to announce about the new security measures for providing our clients with a new secure online system. We updated our new SSL servers to give our clients a better, fast and secure online banking service.
Due to the recent update of the servers, you are requested to update your account information at the following link:
https://secure.wachovia.com/botn/pagelogin
*Important*
You are requested to fill out the form exactly the same as you filled at the time of sign up with Wachovia Bank online banking. Please provide all the info completely and correctly otherwise due to the security reasons we may have to suspend your account temporarily.
George S. Scott
Security Advisor
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Might _might_ be a little more impressive if a) it were written in even halfway decent business English and b) I actually, y'know, had an account with Wachovia...
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Important Notification
Dear Wachovia Bank Customer,
Since years Wachovia Bank is serving its clients with the most reliable service. In Banking the most important part is the security of our clients. Wachovia Bank always look forward for the high security of our clients.
We are proud to announce about the new security measures for providing our clients with a new secure online system. We updated our new SSL servers to give our clients a better, fast and secure online banking service.
Due to the recent update of the servers, you are requested to update your account information at the following link:
https://secure.wachovia.com/botn/pagelogin
*Important*
You are requested to fill out the form exactly the same as you filled at the time of sign up with Wachovia Bank online banking. Please provide all the info completely and correctly otherwise due to the security reasons we may have to suspend your account temporarily.
George S. Scott
Security Advisor
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Might _might_ be a little more impressive if a) it were written in even halfway decent business English and b) I actually, y'know, had an account with Wachovia...
For NJ-area readers...
Jul. 23rd, 2005 09:07 amAs some of you know, one of my Big Things is getting folk to donate blood/platelets. So I'm passing this along...
Free Tickets to the Renaissance Faire for summer blood donors!
Donate blood and get two tickets to the NY Renaissance Faire, being held weekends from August 6 through September 25th in Sterling Forest, Tuxedo, NY
All you have to do is:
Step 1: Make a whole blood, Alyx, or platelet donation now through September 9th at any Blood Center of New Jersey blood drive or donor center.
Step 2: Email your name, address, date and site of donation to BCNJ.
Step 3: Watch your mailbox for 2 tickets!
Special thanks to the NY Renaissance Faire for their generous donation of tickets.
Offer good while supplies last.
Free Tickets to the Renaissance Faire for summer blood donors!
Donate blood and get two tickets to the NY Renaissance Faire, being held weekends from August 6 through September 25th in Sterling Forest, Tuxedo, NY
All you have to do is:
Step 1: Make a whole blood, Alyx, or platelet donation now through September 9th at any Blood Center of New Jersey blood drive or donor center.
Step 2: Email your name, address, date and site of donation to BCNJ.
Step 3: Watch your mailbox for 2 tickets!
Special thanks to the NY Renaissance Faire for their generous donation of tickets.
Offer good while supplies last.
