I am writing this post because I am frustrated with the ads I see every where for helping children & families OVERSEAS. I don't deny that these people need help but what about the people here in the USA? I see ads about helping people in the USA occasionally but not nearly as often as I see ads for philanthropy overseas ( Read more... )

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I was watching the special features on my new "Cars" DVD and I was amused by this description of a race car.

"It was so fast, it outran the word of God!"

That is a great sentence!

I am not sure why but I started crying while talking to the triage nurse on the phone. This was ridiculous because my chief complaint is numbness. She asked some interesting questions. I realized my concern regarding health care is mainly cost. I was anxious about seeing a psychiatrist because I don't want to be put on a cocktail of expensive ( Read more... )

I haven't written in a really long time. I have very little to report. My life seems very boring to me. In fact, I don't completely recognize my own behavior these days. A lot has changed. I am happy to report that nothing is wrong but I am confused because nothing is right either. I feel numb. I have tried various stimuli in an attempt to register ( Read more... )

Hello everyone! I would really appreciate some help from anyone who could spare 10 minutes. I am in an advertising class and I need to find an example of unfair/deceptive/illegal advertising. I can't seem to find anything! So, links to false advertising please! I need them no latter than 4pm 10/11/06.

Thanks!

Meet Kami, the HIV-positive Muppet

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Have you ever noticed that if you worry about what other people think that people think there is something wrong with YOU?

Furthermore, the same sub-group of people who can't understand your social anxiety are the ones who will never forgive you for upsetting them!

So the message I am getting is to worry, but be quiet about it!

As I continue to work on managing my illness by improving my medication regimen I have found myself confused by what my doctor says. You see, the theory is that my illness is caused by a deficiency of serotonin in my brain. For the last 10 years we have been treated this with various types of SSRI which work by making sure there is seratonin in the ( Read more... )