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What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 02-18-2009
I am attempting to start this thread for people to post links to news stories that you don't usually hear on cable, but might be important information. You can post links to articles, but tell a little about them so people can decide to read them or not.
My first post is about massive amounts of kidnappings in Phoenix AZ.
http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/pho...17/182824.html
"An unprecedented wave of Third World-style kidnappings by well-armed drug gangs in Phoenix has stymied city leaders and law enforcement while driving up the city
What's Going on in this world? - krystal - 02-18-2009
I was listening to NPR the other day and they were talking about how prevelant gang-rape is in Thailand. Does that count?
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 02-18-2009
yep, sure. This thread can be local violence, economic stuff, war stuff, whatever. Just basically, one place to hold links and articles that people wouldn't normally hear about. Especially if they only spend their time watching who will win the next American Idol. I just thought that people should be informed instead of being naive (nave).
What's Going on in this world? - professorpinasheep - 02-18-2009
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&refer=columnist_mccaughey&sid=aLzfDxfbwhzs
Ruin Your Health With the Obama Stimulus Plan: Betsy McCaughey (lt. gov of New York)
The bill
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 02-18-2009
Obama orders 17,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan
http://uk.reuters.com/article/burningIssues/idUKTRE51G6F920090218
Obama's idea of ending the war in Iraq is.....Moving it to Afganistan! 8-)
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 02-18-2009
[quote="Krystal"]
[quote="Imray_Pinasheep"]
[i]But the bill goes further. One new bureaucracy, the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology, will monitor treatments to make sure your doctor is doing what the federal government deems appropriate and cost effective. The goal is to reduce costs and
What's Going on in this world? - krystal - 02-18-2009
Sadly, I think it's the same. As I told Imray, I have to look at medical records all the time and if they were computerized there would be less eff ups. I would be happy with that.
What's Going on in this world? - krystal - 02-18-2009
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopi....r-bottle s.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/financialcrisis/4681070/Man-holds-beauty-contest-after-being-unable-to-afford-5-mistresses.html
and my personal favorite:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopi....la tulence.html
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 02-18-2009
Krystal Wrote:Sadly, I think it's the same. As I told Imray, I have to look at medical records all the time and if they were computerized there would be less eff ups. I would be happy with that.
I agree, computerizing would be easier, and more accurate, and my old Dr's office in FL was completely computerized. I think that making them so that the Federal Gov. has access and control, makes me cautious. They can help the situation by making it easier for the office to upgrade, but it doesn't need to be something they need their dirty little fingers in.
What's Going on in this world? - krystal - 02-18-2009
VA has one of the most beautiful medical records system I have ever seen. Everything is so nice and orderly and all I have to do is read them and file them, no sorting involved.
What's Going on in this world? - potthole - 02-18-2009
Krystal Wrote:Sadly, I think it's the same. As I told Imray, I have to look at medical records all the time and if they were computerized there would be less eff ups. I would be happy with that.
Electronic records are nice, my company has just started the process of going digital, and I've slowly become one of the point-people in it. However, the numbers I was seeing floating around earlier, something like $2 million per hospital, aren't nearly enough to do a good job of going digital. One local hospital where I live has already pumped well over $10 million into their transition, and their job isn't even done.
Krystal Wrote:VA has one of the most beautiful medical records system I have ever seen. Everything is so nice and orderly and all I have to do is read them and file them, no sorting involved.
VA as in Veteran's Affairs? Nice records? HA! They have been awful in all my experiences with them.
What's Going on in this world? - krystal - 02-18-2009
They've been great when I've received records from them (VA-Nashville, anyways).
What's Going on in this world? - Philly Mike - 02-18-2009
Krystal Wrote:I was listening to NPR the other day and they were talking about how prevelant gang-rape is in Thailand. Does that count?well first off, thank you for reassuring me that I am not the only one listening to NPR
secondly, you can always find links to the NPR reports on npr.org I know most of the shows link to the file of the report and even have a written version of the report on their sites.
What's Going on in this world? - -Jiggy- - 02-18-2009
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29259293/?gt1=43001
Indian boy gets married to neighbors dog.
These are the same people stealing our IT jobs. ???
What's Going on in this world? - LimpBagel - 02-18-2009
[quote="sunshyne"]I am attempting to start this thread for people to post links to news stories that you don't usually hear on cable, but might be important information. You can post links to articles, but tell a little about them so people can decide to read them or not.
My first post is about massive amounts of kidnappings in Phoenix AZ.
http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/pho...17/182824.html
"An unprecedented wave of Third World-style kidnappings by well-armed drug gangs in Phoenix has stymied city leaders and law enforcement while driving up the city
What's Going on in this world? - lokizilla - 02-19-2009
Have you heard about the Muslim TV station owner that beheaded his wife when she filed for divorce from him this month....He started the station to teach Islam is love, hearts, ect...Then claims this is an honor killing since she disgraced him, he followed laws of Islam...and yes this was in America.
What's Going on in this world? - Rock Monster - 02-19-2009
lokizilla Wrote:Have you heard about the Muslim TV station owner that beheaded his wife when she filed for divorce from him this month....He started the station to teach Islam is love, hearts, ect...Then claims this is an honor killing since she disgraced him, he followed laws of Islam...and yes this was in America.
The story I read said that he started it to break the stereotypes against muslums....
doh! :'(
What's Going on in this world? - murph383 - 02-19-2009
And I always thought that ketchup flavored chips were weird. It's not huge news, but something interesting and not a common water cooler topic.
http://allweirdnews.com/squirrel-flavoured-chips-gross/#more-68
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 02-19-2009
Facebook terms of service? Most people don't read these things, they just check the box and "accept". Maybe I'll read them from now on.
The video on this is annoying, but an interesting thing to look into.
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-215499?ref=feeds/oncnn
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 02-19-2009
[quote="LimpBagel"]
[quote="sunshyne"]I am attempting to start this thread for people to post links to news stories that you don't usually hear on cable, but might be important information. You can post links to articles, but tell a little about them so people can decide to read them or not.
My first post is about massive amounts of kidnappings in Phoenix AZ.
http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/pho...17/182824.html
"An unprecedented wave of Third World-style kidnappings by well-armed drug gangs in Phoenix has stymied city leaders and law enforcement while driving up the city
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 02-19-2009
Alternative news sources http://www.blacklistednews.com/
What's Going on in this world? - krystal - 02-19-2009
sunshyne Wrote:Facebook terms of service? Most people don't read these things, they just check the box and "accept". Maybe I'll read them from now on.
The video on this is annoying, but an interesting thing to look into.
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-215499?ref=feeds/oncnn
Facebook changed them back for the time being because people started freaking out.
What's Going on in this world? - mainerliser - 02-19-2009
murph383 Wrote:And I always thought that ketchup flavored chips were weird. It's not huge news, but something interesting and not a common water cooler topic.
http://allweirdnews.com/squirrel-flavoured-chips-gross/#more-68
Ewwww!!
What's Going on in this world? - -Jiggy- - 02-19-2009
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090219/us_nm/us_chimp_attack_cartoon
I swear to God I'm going to become a hermit so I don't have to deal with stupidity like this in the world.
What's Going on in this world? - Torque - 02-19-2009
I want health insurance/care to be more like car insurance- separate from your job, you get it, you pay for it, it's yours wherever you go. I do like my United HealthCare's web access to absolutely everything- prescriptions, claims, and everything are all online to keep track of and my doctors can share info and view things there as well which is nice.
That beheading was horrible but it does show how the wool has been pulled over the world's eyes when it comes to Islam, which is totalitarian rule disguised as a religion. There is no peace involved until non-Islam peoples are all dead or converted. The two absolutes of Islam are 1)The Quran is Allah's word and is absolute and 2)Mohammad is the ideal to be modeled after (awesomely he was a murderous pedophile). The violence, goal of world domination, and human rights violations aren't a stereotype, it's the scary truth and Sharia Law is on its way of taking over Europe as we speak. People speak of "moderate moslems"- that don't actually exist! If they're "moderate" they inherently aren't practicing Islam. If only they would speak/act out more against this BS, but then again, they'd then be marked for dead.
What's Going on in this world? - alex - 02-20-2009
I blame all of the world's problems on Hippity-Hop music.
What's Going on in this world? - -Jiggy- - 02-20-2009
Doktor Wrote:I blame all of the world's problems on Hippity-Hop music.
Ok Bill Cosby!
[cosby] What is it with the kids today, with the hippity and the hoppity and the rockin' and rollin'. They should just be eatin' the jello puddin'![/cosby]
What's Going on in this world? - Torque - 02-20-2009
World peace could happen if we all just had a Cosby sweater...
What's Going on in this world? - -Jiggy- - 02-24-2009
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090224/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_us
USA is donating $900 million to help rebuild Gaza. It makes sense cause they will need something to destroy in a year or so and they will need fresh buildings and such. I'm glad we have so much money to toss around.
What's Going on in this world? - krystal - 02-24-2009
Jiggy Wrote:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090224/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_us
USA is donating $900 million to help rebuild Gaza. It makes sense cause they will need something to destroy in a year or so and they will need fresh buildings and such. I'm glad we have so much money to toss around.
I didn't realize we had $900 million. Period.
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 02-24-2009
Krystal Wrote:Jiggy Wrote:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090224/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_us
USA is donating $900 million to help rebuild Gaza. It makes sense cause they will need something to destroy in a year or so and they will need fresh buildings and such. I'm glad we have so much money to toss around.
I didn't realize we had $900 million. Period.
Oh yeah, didn't you hear? we can just print more when we need it
What's Going on in this world? - -Jiggy- - 02-24-2009
sunshyne Wrote:Krystal Wrote:I didn't realize we had $900 million. Period.
Oh yeah, didn't you hear? we can just print more when we need it
Really! Well damn, just print $10 mill for everyone in the country and that will solve our problems right there.
What's Going on in this world? - krystal - 02-24-2009
Jiggy Wrote:sunshyne Wrote:Oh yeah, didn't you hear? we can just print more when we need it
Really! Well damn, just print $10 mill for everyone in the country and that will solve our problems right there.
Too bad it doesn't really work that way or we wouldn't have to worry about little things like the national debt...
What's Going on in this world? - -Jiggy- - 02-24-2009
Hilton vs. Homeless
http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=354118>1=28103
Hey Nicky, your sister is in law enforcement also.
![[Image: paris_hilton_police.jpg]](http://www.bagsnob.com/images/paris_hilton_police.jpg)
What's Going on in this world? - Howie Feltersnatch - 02-24-2009
Jiggy Wrote:Hilton vs. Homeless
http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=354118>1=28103
Hey Nicky, your sister is in law enforcement also.
If i were an X-man, and my mutant power was the ability to ward off all weird petree dish VD's, i'd possibly maybe consider doing Paris Hilton....
you'd need a mutant ability to survive.
What's Going on in this world? - krystal - 02-24-2009
You should have left the picture off. I wanted to laugh and throw up a the same time.
Which, sadly, reminds me of the last time I went on a date.
What's Going on in this world? - -Jiggy- - 03-01-2009
This is so dumb
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29439919/?GT1=43001
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 03-02-2009
The old guy is either dead or 100 years old. If hes a hundred years old they'll put him in jail and then beat him a couple times if he throws his shoes at the cop.
What's Going on in this world? - zdunklee - 03-03-2009
http://www.bustedcoverage.com/?p=11794
I'm not sure what to think about this story...Howie will like the pictures tho.
What's Going on in this world? - sunshyne - 03-03-2009
http://washingtonindependent.com/32133/olc-authorized-pentagon-to-ignore-bill-of-rights-on-us-soil