I am at the point with my classes, where nothing is easy. Well, it's not that they are extremely difficult, just time consuming. This semester is different. My entire college career, to this point, has been spent being a stay at home mother. This semester I am not only a mother, wife and full time college student, but am now trying to work on top of it. I feel so tired all of the time that I have noticed that I am getting very short with my family. And this really bothers me. It is not their fault and I feel bad for snapping at them. Trying to do homework, and get it done on time, work the schedule that I need to work, keep the house clean, and take care of my family, i guess, has just got me feeling a bit over whelmed. It may be that I am just not used to the constant on going of things to do anymore. I have not been this active as far as going in so many directions at once, in a very long time. I know that it comes down to time management, and that I just need to take a deep breath and everything will work itself out in the end. But, it is sometimes difficult to take your own advice.
On top of this, I am in the middle of a pretty big child custody battle, where I am trying to get my daughter back, just filed bankruptcy and in the middle of a workman's comp case. When I was young, I would never have thought that life would be this stressful. I now understand why my mother was always so cranky. I can not wait for things to settle.
Maybe I should have taken the semester off, but what would that really of accomplished. It would of just prolonged the inevitable. So, I guess that I will Just take a deep breath, let it back out and get on with my day.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Should the Government Impose a "Fat Tax" on Junk Food
Should the Government Impose a "Fat Tax" on Junk Food?
I was watching Fox and Friends last night and heard a brief story on the fact that the government is now wanting to impose a tax on junk food. The comment that was made, after the fact, was what caught my attention. They were joking around with the idea that the government will be forcing all Americans to exercise. They were talking about how we will all be getting visitors, to our doors, making us do push-ups, and run around the block.
The very first sentence in this article states, "Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States." They go on to state that over half of us are obese and of that 300,000 have to be treated (costing the public health departments about $71 billion annually) for diet-related diseases. The question that is on the table is : Do we start treating junk food like it is tobacco? The Center for Science is proposing a this new tax to generate funding for public health and nutrition campaigns. Some health advocates are applauding this idea, while others such as the food industry, believe that this is the governments way of acting like a nanny. The National Nutrition Summit in June, brought ought opposition on the "fat tax". This article goes on from here with two different opinions, one to support and one not.
I feel that this is the first step toward communism. But that is just me. I do not think that the government should have the right to not only tell us what is the right things to be eating, but also that we must exercise. Also, it is not fair that they are classifying all obese together as bad eaters. Not all, who are obese, eat badly. There is more to it than that. I, myself, have a lot of family members that are obese, and it has nothing to do with the way that they eat or the lack of exercise. It is medical. It really aggravates me that there is so much generalization in our government. What I mean by that is: They clump people into categories for the sake of numbers, without actually stating the differences between. There is more than one reason foe obesity. But not once in this entire article, was it stated that not all obesity is caused from poor eating or the lack of exercise.
The reason for me reaction to the article is for the simple fact that it is not the whole truth. Every number (that is relevant to population) is generalized. There is not one mention of the things that can also cause obesity, such as a Thyroid Disease. They have simply put all obese Americans into a category. I think that this is wrong. I think that they will do whatever they need to to get their numbers to a position that will pass a bill. And it's wrong.
I was watching Fox and Friends last night and heard a brief story on the fact that the government is now wanting to impose a tax on junk food. The comment that was made, after the fact, was what caught my attention. They were joking around with the idea that the government will be forcing all Americans to exercise. They were talking about how we will all be getting visitors, to our doors, making us do push-ups, and run around the block.
The very first sentence in this article states, "Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States." They go on to state that over half of us are obese and of that 300,000 have to be treated (costing the public health departments about $71 billion annually) for diet-related diseases. The question that is on the table is : Do we start treating junk food like it is tobacco? The Center for Science is proposing a this new tax to generate funding for public health and nutrition campaigns. Some health advocates are applauding this idea, while others such as the food industry, believe that this is the governments way of acting like a nanny. The National Nutrition Summit in June, brought ought opposition on the "fat tax". This article goes on from here with two different opinions, one to support and one not.
I feel that this is the first step toward communism. But that is just me. I do not think that the government should have the right to not only tell us what is the right things to be eating, but also that we must exercise. Also, it is not fair that they are classifying all obese together as bad eaters. Not all, who are obese, eat badly. There is more to it than that. I, myself, have a lot of family members that are obese, and it has nothing to do with the way that they eat or the lack of exercise. It is medical. It really aggravates me that there is so much generalization in our government. What I mean by that is: They clump people into categories for the sake of numbers, without actually stating the differences between. There is more than one reason foe obesity. But not once in this entire article, was it stated that not all obesity is caused from poor eating or the lack of exercise.
The reason for me reaction to the article is for the simple fact that it is not the whole truth. Every number (that is relevant to population) is generalized. There is not one mention of the things that can also cause obesity, such as a Thyroid Disease. They have simply put all obese Americans into a category. I think that this is wrong. I think that they will do whatever they need to to get their numbers to a position that will pass a bill. And it's wrong.
Friday, December 11, 2009
One new swine flu death in Oklahoma
http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_345092907.html
I have been following the news concerning the Swine Flu, this is the newest information that I have found. The Joplin Globe has reported another death related to the Swine Flu in Oklahoma City, Bringing the total within the state to 36. I did a little more research on this and have found that the CDC has indicated that this flu has primarily been affecting the young, under the age of 65, and totals 47 million nation wide. That is 1 in 6. The CDC has also stated that between the months of April and November, 98,020 have died from the Swine Flu. The numbers that are in this blog, from the CDC are not out of this article, they are off the National News.
This is upsetting to me. For the simple reason that the government is still trying to play down the affects of this flu, they are trying to make people believe that it is not as serious as it really is. Why tell people not to worry. When you tell people to not worry, they blow off the vaccination, they do not do what is needed to protect themselves and their families.
The reason that I feel this way, is because, the government is lying. Not just flat out, but in partials. They know just how serious this flu is, they know that we have not hit the big flu peak and they know that these numbers will get worse before they get better. Why not just be honest and tell the people that this is serious. That they need to be prepared. That this flu is going to get worse, and more people are going to die.
I have been following the news concerning the Swine Flu, this is the newest information that I have found. The Joplin Globe has reported another death related to the Swine Flu in Oklahoma City, Bringing the total within the state to 36. I did a little more research on this and have found that the CDC has indicated that this flu has primarily been affecting the young, under the age of 65, and totals 47 million nation wide. That is 1 in 6. The CDC has also stated that between the months of April and November, 98,020 have died from the Swine Flu. The numbers that are in this blog, from the CDC are not out of this article, they are off the National News.
This is upsetting to me. For the simple reason that the government is still trying to play down the affects of this flu, they are trying to make people believe that it is not as serious as it really is. Why tell people not to worry. When you tell people to not worry, they blow off the vaccination, they do not do what is needed to protect themselves and their families.
The reason that I feel this way, is because, the government is lying. Not just flat out, but in partials. They know just how serious this flu is, they know that we have not hit the big flu peak and they know that these numbers will get worse before they get better. Why not just be honest and tell the people that this is serious. That they need to be prepared. That this flu is going to get worse, and more people are going to die.
Murder charges filed in absence of body
http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_344233449.html
Duane E. Wahl, 33, now has another charge to add to his rap sheet, first-degree murder. He is being charged in connection to the disappearance of his, now former room mate, 37 year-old Richard Davis. The body of Richard Davis' body has yet to be found. This charge, according to the Crawford County District Court, stems from DNA evidence that was found inside of the home in Mulberry Kansas.
Now there are a lot of contradictions in this article that really bother me. It was stated that Davis' wife meet Duane online. That Davis and his family were residents of Tulsa when all of this started. That Davis, after his wife had been talking to Duane online and became friends, packed up his wife and children and moved in with Duane and his girlfriend in Mulberry. Duane had six counts against him, starting in 2008, for aggravated indecent liberties and criminal sodomy against children at that time, and had plead guilty to one of them already, did Davis not know about them?
Also, Duane's girlfriend stated in the article that he had held her captive inside of the home, that he had tried to poison her and she was in fear not only for her safety but also for the safety of the Davis children. She stated that she had filed a protection order against Duane and the very next day, Davis went missing. What is the connection here. There is something far more than they are saying going on here. In the interview that happened with the girlfriend, she stated that Duane just wanted to have control in his life, (like everyone else) she acted loving and upset. There was no mention of the Davis children and the wife. What happened to them? Things do not seem to tie together well. What is really going on? Something!
The reason that I feel this way is because, nothing makes any sense, there is to much that not only makes you really question things, but is a complete contradiction of sorts. I would really like to know what is not being said in this matter. There is most definitely an underlying issue or issues here.
Duane E. Wahl, 33, now has another charge to add to his rap sheet, first-degree murder. He is being charged in connection to the disappearance of his, now former room mate, 37 year-old Richard Davis. The body of Richard Davis' body has yet to be found. This charge, according to the Crawford County District Court, stems from DNA evidence that was found inside of the home in Mulberry Kansas.
Now there are a lot of contradictions in this article that really bother me. It was stated that Davis' wife meet Duane online. That Davis and his family were residents of Tulsa when all of this started. That Davis, after his wife had been talking to Duane online and became friends, packed up his wife and children and moved in with Duane and his girlfriend in Mulberry. Duane had six counts against him, starting in 2008, for aggravated indecent liberties and criminal sodomy against children at that time, and had plead guilty to one of them already, did Davis not know about them?
Also, Duane's girlfriend stated in the article that he had held her captive inside of the home, that he had tried to poison her and she was in fear not only for her safety but also for the safety of the Davis children. She stated that she had filed a protection order against Duane and the very next day, Davis went missing. What is the connection here. There is something far more than they are saying going on here. In the interview that happened with the girlfriend, she stated that Duane just wanted to have control in his life, (like everyone else) she acted loving and upset. There was no mention of the Davis children and the wife. What happened to them? Things do not seem to tie together well. What is really going on? Something!
The reason that I feel this way is because, nothing makes any sense, there is to much that not only makes you really question things, but is a complete contradiction of sorts. I would really like to know what is not being said in this matter. There is most definitely an underlying issue or issues here.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Preschool boy’s injury leads to sex-abuse charge
http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_324223913.html
On Friday, newton County's Prosecutor filed first-degree statutory sodomy charges against Relnix Clinton, 21, of Seneca. The boy, 4 years old, complained to his mother about an injury while getting a bath. The mother of the boy called Mr. Clinton to ask what had happened, after talking to him she took her son to the hospital. After examinations were complete, the sheriff's office was called. The young boy told investigators that Clinton had promised to buy him an ice cream cone the next day, as to keep him from talking.
How on earth do you hurt a child. This story really upsets me on several levels. First of all, how does this child know this man? Was he a boyfriend of the mother? Was he a care provider? Either way, he needs to be locked up for a very long time. How sick are some people today? This type of crime is unthinkable. I sit here and watch my son play and just want to wrap him up and never let him out of the house. Children are innocent and pure, they are not able to defend themselves and it takes a very sick person to use those facts against them.
This is one of the reasons why I am a believer in the death penalty. Children are sacred and should be treated as so. They are the future of this world, why on earth do people want to hurt that and them. I can't put into words just how bad I feel for this little boy and his mother, they have a long road ahead of them. My prayers are with them.
On Friday, newton County's Prosecutor filed first-degree statutory sodomy charges against Relnix Clinton, 21, of Seneca. The boy, 4 years old, complained to his mother about an injury while getting a bath. The mother of the boy called Mr. Clinton to ask what had happened, after talking to him she took her son to the hospital. After examinations were complete, the sheriff's office was called. The young boy told investigators that Clinton had promised to buy him an ice cream cone the next day, as to keep him from talking.
How on earth do you hurt a child. This story really upsets me on several levels. First of all, how does this child know this man? Was he a boyfriend of the mother? Was he a care provider? Either way, he needs to be locked up for a very long time. How sick are some people today? This type of crime is unthinkable. I sit here and watch my son play and just want to wrap him up and never let him out of the house. Children are innocent and pure, they are not able to defend themselves and it takes a very sick person to use those facts against them.
This is one of the reasons why I am a believer in the death penalty. Children are sacred and should be treated as so. They are the future of this world, why on earth do people want to hurt that and them. I can't put into words just how bad I feel for this little boy and his mother, they have a long road ahead of them. My prayers are with them.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Authorities find prescription pills in boy’s backpack
http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_324005644.html
A 15-year-old boy’s loose talk on a school bus resulted in his detention at Joplin High School on Wednesday. According to other students on the bus, the boy bragged about being in possession of prescription pills with the intent to sell them to other students at school. After a search of the backpack, numerous pills were found, including Darvocet, hydrocodone, muscle relaxers and antihistamines. Cpl. Chuck Niess stated that the juvenile has been detained and referred to the proper juvenile authorities.
Where did the boy in question get the pills? If they are proven to be from the child's parents, then what happens to the parents? Do they face some sort of consequence for not keeping their drugs locked and away from their children?
I am not sure how to comment on this, I want to be outraged that a child was found in possession of prescription drugs, but it is getting to be common. Which in itself, angers me too. I am just not sure how to comment on this article. When I first saw the heading, I thought that this would be a good article to blog on, because I would not have a shortage of things to say, and it has turned out to be quit the opposite. What is this world coming to when we cannot trust our children? I just honestly have no idea.
A 15-year-old boy’s loose talk on a school bus resulted in his detention at Joplin High School on Wednesday. According to other students on the bus, the boy bragged about being in possession of prescription pills with the intent to sell them to other students at school. After a search of the backpack, numerous pills were found, including Darvocet, hydrocodone, muscle relaxers and antihistamines. Cpl. Chuck Niess stated that the juvenile has been detained and referred to the proper juvenile authorities.
Where did the boy in question get the pills? If they are proven to be from the child's parents, then what happens to the parents? Do they face some sort of consequence for not keeping their drugs locked and away from their children?
I am not sure how to comment on this, I want to be outraged that a child was found in possession of prescription drugs, but it is getting to be common. Which in itself, angers me too. I am just not sure how to comment on this article. When I first saw the heading, I thought that this would be a good article to blog on, because I would not have a shortage of things to say, and it has turned out to be quit the opposite. What is this world coming to when we cannot trust our children? I just honestly have no idea.
Woman who had 370 animals seized gets probation
http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_324091529.html
A sixty-two year old woman has been charged with 2 counts of child endangerment. This comes after 370 animals were seized from her farm outside of Pleasant Hope. It has been said that 100 of those animals were kept inside of a small mobile home, where Virginia Gambriel and her two grandchildren lived. Gambriel was originally charged with 2 counts of first-degree child endangerment but the charges were later reduced. Gambriel has been placed on two years of unsupervised probation. On Nov. 25, she will be in court to face 13 misdemeanor charges related to animal abuse and is barred from caring for any children at the home or keeping more than three animals.
How did this woman walk out of court with probation on child endangerment charges? Someone was looking out for her. Anyone else would be in jail. And, how do you possibly get 100 animals into a trailer house? Can you imagine the mess and the smell.
This article does not mention how old the grandchildren are, nor does it comment on the condition of the children either. It does comment on the condition of the animals that were found outside, why does it not comment on the children. This really upsets me. They are so worried about the abuse and neglect on the animals, that they explained their conditions in the article, but, there was nothing in the well being of the two children. Are they more concerned with the safety of the animals? They should not be. I know that animal cruelty is a big thing, and I am not for it (being a dog person), but you would think that there would of been a little more concern on the welfare of the children. Where are they, what has happened to them, why were they with their grandmother, do they have anywhere to go, are they old enough to take care of themselves and what condition were they in when they were found that lead to endangerment charges.
I feel sorry for all of the animals, but, my concern is the children. I hope wherever they are, they are safe and secure.
A sixty-two year old woman has been charged with 2 counts of child endangerment. This comes after 370 animals were seized from her farm outside of Pleasant Hope. It has been said that 100 of those animals were kept inside of a small mobile home, where Virginia Gambriel and her two grandchildren lived. Gambriel was originally charged with 2 counts of first-degree child endangerment but the charges were later reduced. Gambriel has been placed on two years of unsupervised probation. On Nov. 25, she will be in court to face 13 misdemeanor charges related to animal abuse and is barred from caring for any children at the home or keeping more than three animals.
How did this woman walk out of court with probation on child endangerment charges? Someone was looking out for her. Anyone else would be in jail. And, how do you possibly get 100 animals into a trailer house? Can you imagine the mess and the smell.
This article does not mention how old the grandchildren are, nor does it comment on the condition of the children either. It does comment on the condition of the animals that were found outside, why does it not comment on the children. This really upsets me. They are so worried about the abuse and neglect on the animals, that they explained their conditions in the article, but, there was nothing in the well being of the two children. Are they more concerned with the safety of the animals? They should not be. I know that animal cruelty is a big thing, and I am not for it (being a dog person), but you would think that there would of been a little more concern on the welfare of the children. Where are they, what has happened to them, why were they with their grandmother, do they have anywhere to go, are they old enough to take care of themselves and what condition were they in when they were found that lead to endangerment charges.
I feel sorry for all of the animals, but, my concern is the children. I hope wherever they are, they are safe and secure.
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