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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

"The Biggest Loser" is producing some serious winners

This is the seventh season of The Biggest Loser on NBC. If you have never seen the show, basically contestants compete in crazy challenges to win certain awards, such as immunity at the weigh in, or 2 pound avantage at the weigh in, or small sums of money...usually about$5000. Watching it this... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Miraculous landing

I am sure by now, you all heard that a plane went down in the Hudson River in New York. It was a commercial airliner, and the water landing was made because shortly after it had left the airport, apparently a flock of geese flew into both engines causing both to fail. Jets and birds don't mix well,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Blagojevich: "I didn't do anything wrong."

The last time I heard that statement on the news, it was coming from the mouth of OJ Simpson! I admit, I don't entirely understand the whole story of Blagojevich, the seriously-disgraced Illinois governor. FBI and state officials apparently have him on tape, admitting, gloating really, that he wants... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Have I given up?

I need to have a list of job leads, to show my job coach on Wednesday. This is getting old. For one year I have been sending resumes out, and have gotten exactly FOUR interviews, and dozens of rejections. Is this me? Is there something wrong with me? Maybe I don't have the education, the experience,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Please park responsibly

We are getting ready to enter the official Christmas shopping season. Malls loaded with people, music everywhere, the scene can be electric. Except if you are spending an hour looking for a parking space. No lie. I have a wheelchair-accessible van, which requires free space for me to get in and out.... Sign in to see full entry.

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