No one, not even the United States government, knows how many civilians it has killed during the so-called war on terror. Since absolute numbers are elusive, I’ve provided as clear a picture as I can provide. The resources linked to in this post contain a wealth of information on the number of civilians killed by… Continue reading Civilians Killed by US strikes
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Lunch Shaming
New Mexico has become the first state in the country to outlaw so-called lunch shaming. Lunch shaming is the name given to the different ways schools have humiliated children with unpaid lunch bills in an attempt to get parents to pay the bill.
Yesterday was my Birthday
I’m another year older. We celebrated with a barbecue at Mom’s. As always, the food was tremendous. I’m very much looking forward to the leftovers I will be eating after I publish this post.
Health Insurance Across State Lines
Since 2011, five states, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maine, Kentucky, and Wyoming have passed laws allowing insurance companies to sell insurance plans in their states. Georgia’s law has been in affect since 2011. As of this writing, no policy has been sold under those state laws.
America Created Iran’s Nuclear Program
On December 8, 1953, President Eisenhower delivered his Atoms for Peace speech. Eisenhower believed the sharing of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes would limit the development of nuclear weapons.
Ufi Playing Fetch in Mom’s Living Room
Yesterday was a nice day here. So, Ufi and I went to Mom’s. Ufi played fetch and relaxed in his pool for about four hours. Then we went into the house where he wanted more fetch. I don’t think anyone likes anything as much as Ufi likes fetch.
Explaining Essential Health Care Benefits
As we wait for the Senate’s version of health care reform, I wanted to explain the 10 <a href=”https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/10-health-care-benefits-covered-in-the-health-insurance-marketplace/” target=_blank”>essential health care benefitsmandated by Obamacare.
Everyone Doesn’t Pay the Same to Support Social Security
Everyone is aware that their employer withholds taxes from each paycheck to help fund Social Security. What you may not know is that every American doesn’t pay the same percentage of their income to support Social Security.
Introducing Emma
On August 1, 2014, Mom saw a filthy dog lying outside her door. She approached the large, white dog with a little bit of caution. When she got near, the dog lifted its arm. Knowing it only wanted a tummy rub, Mom instantly liked her unexpected houseguest.
Introducing Scorpio
As a teenager, my mom was the first girl trainer at Multnomah Greyhound Park. While she was pregnant with my twin and I, the greyhounds were one of her biggest sources of support. For decades after leaving the track, Mom thought about adopting a greyhound.