Tuesday, June 8, 2004

Ovarian Cancer Warning Signs Finally, some information for women who might suspect ovarian cancer or have a family history of the disease. "Symptom Patterns May Suggest Ovarian Cancer. In a prospective, case-control study, symptoms that warrant further investigation for ovarian cancer were better defined." (CME) Medscape Medical News Laurie Barclay,Charles Vega [Medscape Today Headlines] 8:59:11 PM    comment []

Thank you Tomalak for spotting this essay. Here are some great ideas on how to break through. uiweb: How to survive creative burnout. What was once fun and challenging feel stupid and annoying. Or perhaps the things that used to motivate or move you don't resonate at all. You feel nothing for them. It all just seems like so much more crap to deal with. If this sounds familiar, or you fear that this day is in your future, this essay is for you. 8:52:47 PM    comment []

Leonard Rose, a Sagamore of the Wabash Interesting evening! My wife, middle son and I went to an awards ceremony for my son, who received a scholarship from the local Retired Officers Association. The guest speaker was Leonard Rose. Leonard is the current Executive Director for the Indiana State Dept. of AXPOWs. This is an organization dedicated to supporting the 800 POWs residing in Indiana (of the 36,000 nationally). Leonard gave an impressive speech on POWs in general and the problems they face returning to civilian life. He also gave us a brief tour of his life as a prisoner of the Nazis. He left the US in 1944 weighing 155 lbs. and returned weighing 92 lbs. One can't imagine the hardships he and his fellow prisoners suffered. Leonard is an amazing man with a desire to help others who have suffered as a POW. He was made a Sagamore in 1989, the highest honor one can achieve in Indiana. My hat is off to Leonard! 8:43:45 PM    comment []

Reagan had the courage Bush lacks. Reagan raised taxes twice during his eight years in office. The first time in response to his own first tax cut that failed to meet the budget office predictions. He saw his mistake, admitted it and fixed it. The second increase was to fund social security and medicare. Reagan swore this money was earmarked only for this purpose. This is the same money that Bush no longer sees as sacrosanct and wants to use for his own ends. 7:05:39 AM    comment []

Rumsfield guilty as charged! Rumsfield is responsible for a memo citing White House attorneys that it is legal for Bush to authorize torture as needed. The memo claims he is not bound by treaties even though they were signed by former Presidents of the US. It has been clear from the first release of Iraqi prisoner torture scenes that the responsibility resides in Washington. 6:59:57 AM    comment []