We remember the explosion of the CHALLENGER. Killed on-board were; Gregory Jarvis, Payload Specialist; Christa McAuliffe, TEACHER; Ron McNair, BLACK, Mission Specialist, Ellison Onizuka, ASIAN, Mission Specialist; Judith Resnik, Mission Specialist; Dick Scobee, Commander; Mike Smith, Pilot.
Thanks for their service and our sympathy to their families and friends
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
WE SUPPORT OUR VETS and THEIR FAMILIES
Thanks Oprah for the great show about Cory and Jenny. Cory is a war survivor, but, due to a bomb injury, he lost his sight, his speech and his mobility. In addition, he has a huge temple deformity. Yet, the family, including his 2 toddler children, must move on.
It is true most people, especially men will avoid injured or ill friends and relatives. Oprah pointed out that you can help by providing yard services, home cleaning services, child help, validation, cheerful talk, etc. In addition, send some money periodically. Don't ignore our wounded soldiers.
Download your videos to facebook: "Central Valley Wounded Soldiers" and introduce our wounded vets to us.
It is true most people, especially men will avoid injured or ill friends and relatives. Oprah pointed out that you can help by providing yard services, home cleaning services, child help, validation, cheerful talk, etc. In addition, send some money periodically. Don't ignore our wounded soldiers.
Download your videos to facebook: "Central Valley Wounded Soldiers" and introduce our wounded vets to us.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
NO FREE CELL PHONES FOR SOME
Thank Heaven that Gov. Brown is taking away the cell phones. Most people have a cell phone anyway and with caller ID they can separate the boss from family. For those other calls, refer to the land-line. I tried to do this with the Madera Unified School District when we did our budget-cutting. Administrators were very defensive and voted that the phones were needed.
In addition, I would say that all persons who have a cellphone can only have a basic service at government expense - no data service which is usually games and needless text-messaging. Also, if they overuse the allotted services, it should be taken from their paychecks.
In addition, I would say that all persons who have a cellphone can only have a basic service at government expense - no data service which is usually games and needless text-messaging. Also, if they overuse the allotted services, it should be taken from their paychecks.
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
BOTTLED WATER A HEALTH HAZARD - TELL THE KIDS AND SAVE BIGTIME
BOTTLED WATER A HEALTH HAZARD - TELL THE KIDS AND SAVE BIG TIME
TELL KIDS BOTTLED WATER NOT BETTER THAN TAP WATER AND SAVE MONEY
Schools sell bottled water to kids - around $1 a day - and the costs add up for families. Kids feel because the water is sold that the bottled water is BETTER - NOT TRUE!!!! School administrators don't care and continue to allow this message to be given on a daily basis. Tell kids in your communities the truth about bottled water. Also, the water sold at schools is often kept at varying temperatures (unrecorded) and for varying lengths of time (unrecorded). These storage conditions can make the water even worse with higher bacterial counts. These elevated levels of bacteria can increase oral bacterial count and increase cavities and gum disease.
Here is an article on BOTTLED WATER from the web:
How much do you know about the bottled water you drink? Not nearly enough, according toa new report released today from Environmental Working Group (EWG)."Bottled water companies try hard to hide information you might find troubling," says Jane Houlihan, senior vice president of research for the Washington D.C.-based research and advocacy group.
EWG analyzed the labels of 173 unique bottled water products and company websites to determine if companies disclose information on where water comes from, how or if their water is treated, and whether the results of purity testing are revealed. The nonprofit also looked at how effective (and advanced) any water treatment methods are. Researchers followed up by calling dozens of bottled water companies to find out which ones willingly tell consumers what's in their bottles.
The Environmental Protection Agency says on its website that consumers have the right to know where their water comes from and what's in it so they can "make informed choices that affect the health of themselves and their families." Tap water is regularly tested and consumers can find their local water info online. That's not necessarily the case with bottled water, which is not required to disclose that information to consumers. "Bottled water is a food product and every one of these companies is complying with federal law,"says Tom Lauria, of the International Bottled Water Association.
More than half of the bottled water products surveyed failed EWG's transparency test --18 percent didn't say where their water comes from, and another 32 percent did not disclose any information on treatment or purity of water.
Only three brands earned the highest possible marks for disclosing information and using the most advanced treatment methods available- Gerber Pure Purified Water, Nestle PureLife Purified Water, and Penta Ultra-PurifiedWater.
On the other end of the spectrum, these six brands got the worst marks in EWG's report because they don't provide consumers with the three basic facts about water on product labels or their company website - Whole Foods Italian Still Mineral Water, Vintage Natural Spring Water,Sahara Premium Drinking Water, O Water Sport Electrolyte Enhanced Purified Drinking Water,Market Basket Natural Spring Water, andCumby's Spring Water.
How does your bottled water brand stack up? Here's a look at the 10 top-selling* U.S. brands:
1. Pure Life Purified Water (Nestle),EWG grade = B
2. Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = C
3. Aquafina Purified Drinking Water(Pepsi), EWG grade = D
4. Dasani Purified Water (Coca-Cola),EWG grade = D
5. Deer Park Natural Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = D
6. Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = D
7. Ozarka Natural Spring Water (Nestle),EWG grade = D
8. Poland Spring Natural Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = D
9. Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = D
10. Crystal Geyser Natural Alpine Spring Water (CGRoxane), EWG grade = F
Filtered tap water received the best grade (an A) from EWG because if you change your filter regularly, EWG says it is purer than bottled water, plus it saves money (bottled water can cost up to1,900 times more than what flows from your tap). Drinking tap water also takes less of a toll on the planet. EWG offers plenty of tips for filtering your tap water so that you can drink the healthiest water possible.
What should you do when bottled water is your only option?"While our top choice is filtered tap water, when you do need to choose bottled water, we recommend brands that tell you what's in the water and that use advanced treatment technologies like reverse osmosis and micro-filtration," says Houlihan. Advanced treatment technologies remove pollutants that other methods don't. You should look for bottled water products that tell you where the water is coming from and how pure it is.
Here are the results for all 173bottled water brands included in the report. You'll find that some less popular brands rank even lower than our list of top-sellers.
The advice to drink filtered tap water can seem confusing when there are often reports about the contaminants found in municipal water supplies. Just last month, for example, EWG announced that cancer causing hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) is in 31cities' tap water. Houlihan says chromium-6 is as likely to be in your bottled water as it is in your tap water and we need action from the federal government on this. She points out that a reverse osmosis filter can remove the worrisome contaminant. You can guarantee its removal in your home supply, but in many cases you don't know what's in the bottle you're drinking from.
*Sales rankings from the Beverage MarketingCorporation.
TELL KIDS BOTTLED WATER NOT BETTER THAN TAP WATER AND SAVE MONEY
Schools sell bottled water to kids - around $1 a day - and the costs add up for families. Kids feel because the water is sold that the bottled water is BETTER - NOT TRUE!!!! School administrators don't care and continue to allow this message to be given on a daily basis. Tell kids in your communities the truth about bottled water. Also, the water sold at schools is often kept at varying temperatures (unrecorded) and for varying lengths of time (unrecorded). These storage conditions can make the water even worse with higher bacterial counts. These elevated levels of bacteria can increase oral bacterial count and increase cavities and gum disease.
Here is an article on BOTTLED WATER from the web:
How much do you know about the bottled water you drink? Not nearly enough, according toa new report released today from Environmental Working Group (EWG)."Bottled water companies try hard to hide information you might find troubling," says Jane Houlihan, senior vice president of research for the Washington D.C.-based research and advocacy group.
EWG analyzed the labels of 173 unique bottled water products and company websites to determine if companies disclose information on where water comes from, how or if their water is treated, and whether the results of purity testing are revealed. The nonprofit also looked at how effective (and advanced) any water treatment methods are. Researchers followed up by calling dozens of bottled water companies to find out which ones willingly tell consumers what's in their bottles.
The Environmental Protection Agency says on its website that consumers have the right to know where their water comes from and what's in it so they can "make informed choices that affect the health of themselves and their families." Tap water is regularly tested and consumers can find their local water info online. That's not necessarily the case with bottled water, which is not required to disclose that information to consumers. "Bottled water is a food product and every one of these companies is complying with federal law,"says Tom Lauria, of the International Bottled Water Association.
More than half of the bottled water products surveyed failed EWG's transparency test --18 percent didn't say where their water comes from, and another 32 percent did not disclose any information on treatment or purity of water.
Only three brands earned the highest possible marks for disclosing information and using the most advanced treatment methods available- Gerber Pure Purified Water, Nestle PureLife Purified Water, and Penta Ultra-PurifiedWater.
On the other end of the spectrum, these six brands got the worst marks in EWG's report because they don't provide consumers with the three basic facts about water on product labels or their company website - Whole Foods Italian Still Mineral Water, Vintage Natural Spring Water,Sahara Premium Drinking Water, O Water Sport Electrolyte Enhanced Purified Drinking Water,Market Basket Natural Spring Water, andCumby's Spring Water.
How does your bottled water brand stack up? Here's a look at the 10 top-selling* U.S. brands:
1. Pure Life Purified Water (Nestle),EWG grade = B
2. Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = C
3. Aquafina Purified Drinking Water(Pepsi), EWG grade = D
4. Dasani Purified Water (Coca-Cola),EWG grade = D
5. Deer Park Natural Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = D
6. Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = D
7. Ozarka Natural Spring Water (Nestle),EWG grade = D
8. Poland Spring Natural Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = D
9. Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water(Nestle), EWG grade = D
10. Crystal Geyser Natural Alpine Spring Water (CGRoxane), EWG grade = F
Filtered tap water received the best grade (an A) from EWG because if you change your filter regularly, EWG says it is purer than bottled water, plus it saves money (bottled water can cost up to1,900 times more than what flows from your tap). Drinking tap water also takes less of a toll on the planet. EWG offers plenty of tips for filtering your tap water so that you can drink the healthiest water possible.
What should you do when bottled water is your only option?"While our top choice is filtered tap water, when you do need to choose bottled water, we recommend brands that tell you what's in the water and that use advanced treatment technologies like reverse osmosis and micro-filtration," says Houlihan. Advanced treatment technologies remove pollutants that other methods don't. You should look for bottled water products that tell you where the water is coming from and how pure it is.
Here are the results for all 173bottled water brands included in the report. You'll find that some less popular brands rank even lower than our list of top-sellers.
The advice to drink filtered tap water can seem confusing when there are often reports about the contaminants found in municipal water supplies. Just last month, for example, EWG announced that cancer causing hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) is in 31cities' tap water. Houlihan says chromium-6 is as likely to be in your bottled water as it is in your tap water and we need action from the federal government on this. She points out that a reverse osmosis filter can remove the worrisome contaminant. You can guarantee its removal in your home supply, but in many cases you don't know what's in the bottle you're drinking from.
*Sales rankings from the Beverage MarketingCorporation.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
ADDICTION TREATMENT AVAILABLE NOW
ADDICTION TREATMENT
Need help starting a clean path away from addiction?
We help with all types of addictions including; drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, eating disorders and more...
We also treat mood disorders.
No need to wait CALL 559-974-2855 or 209-315-5510
We also provide outpatient and inpatient services.
Credit cards accepted.
Medical Insurance may reimburse you for treatments.
Students OK
If YOU are ready to PARTICIPATE, we will support you ALL THE WAY.
*Suboxone certified
CALL 559-974-2855 or 209-315-5510 TODAY!!
Email: vragg@hotmail.com
Need help starting a clean path away from addiction?
We help with all types of addictions including; drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, eating disorders and more...
We also treat mood disorders.
No need to wait CALL 559-974-2855 or 209-315-5510
We also provide outpatient and inpatient services.
Credit cards accepted.
Medical Insurance may reimburse you for treatments.
Students OK
If YOU are ready to PARTICIPATE, we will support you ALL THE WAY.
*Suboxone certified
CALL 559-974-2855 or 209-315-5510 TODAY!!
Email: vragg@hotmail.com
SOUTH KOREA SAVING FACE
SOUTH KOREA SAVING FACE
South Korea says it will go ahead with one day of live ammunition military drills early next week. The North Koreans are threatening to blast the South even harder than it did on November 23rd, if the South goes ahead with the drills.
The South responded it has to go through with the drills due to their poor response to the North's assault on the 23rd in order to save face.
The North has numerous problems and has little to lose from future battles. This is where sounds minds must intervene.
South Korea says it will go ahead with one day of live ammunition military drills early next week. The North Koreans are threatening to blast the South even harder than it did on November 23rd, if the South goes ahead with the drills.
The South responded it has to go through with the drills due to their poor response to the North's assault on the 23rd in order to save face.
The North has numerous problems and has little to lose from future battles. This is where sounds minds must intervene.
Friday, December 17, 2010
ADDICTION TREATMENT FOR YOU
ADDICTION TREATMENT
Need help starting a clean path away from addiction?
We help with all types of addictions including; drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, eating disorders and more...
We also treat mood disorders.
No need to wait CALL 559-974-2855 or 209-315-5510
We also provide outpatient and inpatient services.
Credit cards accepted.
Medical Insurance may reimburse you for treatments.
Students OK
If YOU are ready to PARTICIPATE, we will support you ALL THE WAY.
*Suboxone certified
CALL 559-974-2855 or 209-315-5510 TODAY!!
Email: vragg@hotmail.com
Need help starting a clean path away from addiction?
We help with all types of addictions including; drug, alcohol, gambling, sex, eating disorders and more...
We also treat mood disorders.
No need to wait CALL 559-974-2855 or 209-315-5510
We also provide outpatient and inpatient services.
Credit cards accepted.
Medical Insurance may reimburse you for treatments.
Students OK
If YOU are ready to PARTICIPATE, we will support you ALL THE WAY.
*Suboxone certified
CALL 559-974-2855 or 209-315-5510 TODAY!!
Email: vragg@hotmail.com
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
ELZABETH EDWARDS FAREWELL TO A NINJA WARRIOR
ELZABETH EDWARDS FAREWELL TO A NINJA WARRIOR
Elizabeth Edwards ended a exciting life story on December 7th. At the young age of 61, her body could take no more. As a young woman, Elizabeth took the hard road of college and then law school. She had her own legal practice. She was clearly a role model and a pioneer for the education of women. Her daughter also became an attorney. Her oldest son died. In her late forties, she decided to have two more children - perhaps this was a stimulus to her eventually developing her fatal breast cancer.
Elizabeth was a ninja. She could swing the sword and dodge an attack. Her beauty in her youth is undeniable and she carried her beauty and grace into her final years.
Unfortunately, with all of her accomplishments, she will be most remembered for her battle at home between her, her husband John and his sexual partner who John paid with our hard-earned public money. Yes, John was really a "John" paying for sex.
Confronted with her cancer Elizabeth came out swinging. She was fierce and she focused on the goal - beat the cancer and live for her family. She was not a victim. She learned to live with the diagnosis and the numerous negative comments she received from well-wishers and the media. Elizabeth was certain she was winning. She felt all were really on her side . She never expected her biggest opponent was lurking in the shadows, next to her on a daily basis and feeding her lies. In fact, she bravely committed to continuing in the wife role to have John elected as President of the United States. She told all of us he was honest and the best man for the job. Little did she know the truth. And it was all about to play out on televison - no where to hide. No dignity left. Humiliation as a wife, mother and work partner. She was supposed to know John thoroughly…she was his wife. Sneaking, surreptitiously John crept and her soul and spirit were exposed and vulnerable...sharing the house, the food, the bed and usurping her energy - energy she needed to fight the cancer.
When the possibility of an affair arose, Elizabeth acted, backed by her soul mate’s reassurance, to deny the possibility of such betrayal. She assured us John was honest and honorable. The sexual partner wanted some recognition, so she and John met in hotels to enjoy their baby. I’m sure she was taking secret pictures to ensure she had the evidence, if needed, to entitle her to a significant future income.
When Elizabeth spoke with Oprah on TV, Elizabeth tried to separate herself from the problem, shew was the mom and wife. She resented this other woman tryign to come in and claim her life. Elizabeth said she worked hard for her life and this new woman would not be allowed to just come in and “takeover.” However, the demon spirit had let this other woman in. The woman could not have come in unless someone close to Elizabeth betrayed her in her time of greatest need. John opened the door and began a series of lies that created a web that sucked the life from Elizabeth. Down, but not dead, Elizabeth rose. Injured and breathless, she stood weakly on her feet…she was on her own and her kids would be her only supporters. Oprah confronted John in the hallway of his house and questioned him about the affair. John had the look of hate and disgust as he tried to answer Oprah’s questions with his trained political grace. His eyes became squinty as he looked at Oprah, casting a negative ray towards the talk-show hostess. Oprah acted as if she did not notice, but if he could have, John would have given her a left to the head. He was still playing the southern gentleman role. Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggled to grab onto any shreds of dignity she could find.
Not yet finished, the other woman moves into a house near Elizabeth and John’s home on an island in South
Carolina. Demons all and carrying an innocent baby…or a future mini demon. Only time will tell.
By now Elizabeth is gasping for air, crawling, begging for family support. "Tell this woman not to move next door on our island" - John is paying.
Then the sex tapes. The other woman was gathering evidence against John and she, a professional photographer, had been taking videos of John having sex. These tapes were found by John’s campaign manager, who became involved in the cover-up. The campaign manager was dependent on John for income, so he told John he would claim to be the father of the baby and let the women hide at his house during the pregnancy. His wife agreed to the scheme. They decided to keep the tapes just in case John tried to abandon them in the end. Of course, John, as the demon, did just that and the existence of the tapes became public. John’s sexual partner claimed the tapes were stolen from the house; the campaign manager claimed the tapes were thrown in the trash and retrieved by his wife during a clean-up outside of her room.
Elizabeth’s story is not very unusual if you watch Jerry Springer or the Maury Povitch Show. It was unusual in that we saw every bit play out in public, because of the election coverage, and the parties were wealthy, educated, people in high level jobs…running for U.S. President. How bizarre.
It was not a surprise that Elizabeth died, but an honor to her strength and will to live so long and fight for every inch of respect she could gather.
As a woman, we understand her story and we pray for her soul. She is now with her son.
John and his girlfriend are probably off partying. For them too the ordeal is ending and, like Camilla Parker Bowles, after the death of Diana, the two of them can now devise a cover story and continue in a fake shroud of respect and normalcy.
God Bless You Elizabeth. We women will not forget.
Elizabeth Edwards ended a exciting life story on December 7th. At the young age of 61, her body could take no more. As a young woman, Elizabeth took the hard road of college and then law school. She had her own legal practice. She was clearly a role model and a pioneer for the education of women. Her daughter also became an attorney. Her oldest son died. In her late forties, she decided to have two more children - perhaps this was a stimulus to her eventually developing her fatal breast cancer.
Elizabeth was a ninja. She could swing the sword and dodge an attack. Her beauty in her youth is undeniable and she carried her beauty and grace into her final years.
Unfortunately, with all of her accomplishments, she will be most remembered for her battle at home between her, her husband John and his sexual partner who John paid with our hard-earned public money. Yes, John was really a "John" paying for sex.
Confronted with her cancer Elizabeth came out swinging. She was fierce and she focused on the goal - beat the cancer and live for her family. She was not a victim. She learned to live with the diagnosis and the numerous negative comments she received from well-wishers and the media. Elizabeth was certain she was winning. She felt all were really on her side . She never expected her biggest opponent was lurking in the shadows, next to her on a daily basis and feeding her lies. In fact, she bravely committed to continuing in the wife role to have John elected as President of the United States. She told all of us he was honest and the best man for the job. Little did she know the truth. And it was all about to play out on televison - no where to hide. No dignity left. Humiliation as a wife, mother and work partner. She was supposed to know John thoroughly…she was his wife. Sneaking, surreptitiously John crept and her soul and spirit were exposed and vulnerable...sharing the house, the food, the bed and usurping her energy - energy she needed to fight the cancer.
When the possibility of an affair arose, Elizabeth acted, backed by her soul mate’s reassurance, to deny the possibility of such betrayal. She assured us John was honest and honorable. The sexual partner wanted some recognition, so she and John met in hotels to enjoy their baby. I’m sure she was taking secret pictures to ensure she had the evidence, if needed, to entitle her to a significant future income.
When Elizabeth spoke with Oprah on TV, Elizabeth tried to separate herself from the problem, shew was the mom and wife. She resented this other woman tryign to come in and claim her life. Elizabeth said she worked hard for her life and this new woman would not be allowed to just come in and “takeover.” However, the demon spirit had let this other woman in. The woman could not have come in unless someone close to Elizabeth betrayed her in her time of greatest need. John opened the door and began a series of lies that created a web that sucked the life from Elizabeth. Down, but not dead, Elizabeth rose. Injured and breathless, she stood weakly on her feet…she was on her own and her kids would be her only supporters. Oprah confronted John in the hallway of his house and questioned him about the affair. John had the look of hate and disgust as he tried to answer Oprah’s questions with his trained political grace. His eyes became squinty as he looked at Oprah, casting a negative ray towards the talk-show hostess. Oprah acted as if she did not notice, but if he could have, John would have given her a left to the head. He was still playing the southern gentleman role. Meanwhile, Elizabeth struggled to grab onto any shreds of dignity she could find.
Not yet finished, the other woman moves into a house near Elizabeth and John’s home on an island in South
Carolina. Demons all and carrying an innocent baby…or a future mini demon. Only time will tell.
By now Elizabeth is gasping for air, crawling, begging for family support. "Tell this woman not to move next door on our island" - John is paying.
Then the sex tapes. The other woman was gathering evidence against John and she, a professional photographer, had been taking videos of John having sex. These tapes were found by John’s campaign manager, who became involved in the cover-up. The campaign manager was dependent on John for income, so he told John he would claim to be the father of the baby and let the women hide at his house during the pregnancy. His wife agreed to the scheme. They decided to keep the tapes just in case John tried to abandon them in the end. Of course, John, as the demon, did just that and the existence of the tapes became public. John’s sexual partner claimed the tapes were stolen from the house; the campaign manager claimed the tapes were thrown in the trash and retrieved by his wife during a clean-up outside of her room.
Elizabeth’s story is not very unusual if you watch Jerry Springer or the Maury Povitch Show. It was unusual in that we saw every bit play out in public, because of the election coverage, and the parties were wealthy, educated, people in high level jobs…running for U.S. President. How bizarre.
It was not a surprise that Elizabeth died, but an honor to her strength and will to live so long and fight for every inch of respect she could gather.
As a woman, we understand her story and we pray for her soul. She is now with her son.
John and his girlfriend are probably off partying. For them too the ordeal is ending and, like Camilla Parker Bowles, after the death of Diana, the two of them can now devise a cover story and continue in a fake shroud of respect and normalcy.
God Bless You Elizabeth. We women will not forget.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Loraine GoodWIN the Candidate Educated and Right for Congress...ELECT Loraine GoodWIN
Denham has said if he is elected he will go to DC and fight to get rid of health care. This will be a long battle and, since he has lost sight of the real problems, we will all lose as the insurance companies steadily increase premiums everyw months.
I do not want to encourage 2 years of endless party-based bickering.
Elect GoodWIN to Congress. GoodWIN will work for you by focusing only on CD 19 to increase jobs, cash and credit for businesses, improve education, and improve health care.
GoodWIN lives and works in CD 19. You would not elect someone from an outside community to your city council!!!
VOTE LORAINE GOODWIN for Congress GoodWIN GoodWIN GoodWIN GoodWIN
I do not want to encourage 2 years of endless party-based bickering.
Elect GoodWIN to Congress. GoodWIN will work for you by focusing only on CD 19 to increase jobs, cash and credit for businesses, improve education, and improve health care.
GoodWIN lives and works in CD 19. You would not elect someone from an outside community to your city council!!!
VOTE LORAINE GOODWIN for Congress GoodWIN GoodWIN GoodWIN GoodWIN
Monday, October 25, 2010
FRESNO DECLARED THIRD DUMBEST CITY IN NATION
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno has a new ranking on an online news website's list of America's smartest and dumbest cities.
According to the survey by the Daily Beast, Fresno ranks as the third dumbest city in the nation, behind San Antonio, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada.
In their 2009 survey, the web site ranked Fresno as America's dumbest city in the survey of nation's largest population centers.
The web site said they ranked the cities based on the number of college degree holders and institutions of higher education. The web site's authors congratulated Fresno for moving up in this year's ranking.
Boston, Massachusetts topped the list of the top three smartest areas in the nation, Hartford-New Haven, Connecticut came in second, and the San Francisco Bay Area ranked third.
According to the survey by the Daily Beast, Fresno ranks as the third dumbest city in the nation, behind San Antonio, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada.
In their 2009 survey, the web site ranked Fresno as America's dumbest city in the survey of nation's largest population centers.
The web site said they ranked the cities based on the number of college degree holders and institutions of higher education. The web site's authors congratulated Fresno for moving up in this year's ranking.
Boston, Massachusetts topped the list of the top three smartest areas in the nation, Hartford-New Haven, Connecticut came in second, and the San Francisco Bay Area ranked third.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Goodwin Will Ensure Health Care and Stop Insurance Abuse...Vote Goodwin Congress November 2nd!!
400 people came for free health care in Fresno Sunday. There is little dignity in warehouse medical care - but the valley is desperate. Goodwin will ensure timely health care and fix the health care reform bill. No free care in Modesto or Turlock on Sunday. Denham wants to go back to old ways (and repeal the bill) and people will have to wait for many months for the next free clinic - if one is even scheduled. Goodwin feels moms, kids and all valley residents deserve better. Vote Goodwin for Congress next week. Denham has deserted you for 8 years. DENHAM is FIRED!! http://bit.ly/aU67fi YouTube:CentralValleyCD19
LORAINE GOODWIN Congress Candidate With Education, Experience, Training and Skills
I know the Modesto Bee is confused about Goodwin's multiple degrees and her titles. Yes, she has a Medical Doctorate and a Juris Doctorate. Goodwin does women's health, preventive medicine, and mental health care. With her law degree, she does legal arbitration and mediation (which does not involve costly bar listing - and she does not need it since she is a doctor) Her arbitration/mediation includes family disputes, auto accidents, contract disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, patient/doctor complaints, hospital/patient disputes, insurance disputes, etc.
But this election is not about Goodwin's title and which title is best for Goodwin. This election is to decide can the valley get health care for our women, kids/babies. seniors, and baby-boomers. Denham wants to repeal the health care bill.
Goodwin will fix the bill and ensure our families have health care. Goodwin will also get mental health care for veterans, kids and others into the valley.
Using her law degree, Goodwin has also helped valley seniors and others successfully get their homes off foreclosure lists. Goodwin has gotten $450,000 for 2010/11 for area farmers who provide fruits and vegetables to the Madera schools. Goodwin has saved the State millions by advocating for early release for terminal inmates, "Goodwin's Law".
GOODWIN"S PLATFORM
1) Jobs, jobs, jobs
2) Financial Reform: Get that credit and cash moving in the valley. Stop mortgage fraud (Denham has done nothing) Stop rising credit card fraud (Denham nada) Loans for business expansion and entrepreneurs and get cities to buy-in. (Denham zip)
3) Education: use our funds better and stop holding up educational funds in Sacramento - as legislators like Denham try to fix state debt.
4) Health care Goodwin will fix the health care reform bill, so it works for our families, moms, kids/babies, seniors, and Baby-Boomers. Denham will get rid of health care bill and go back to old ways where the money is running out quickly - like the budget Denham just voted to pass, this will not work.
Goodwin celebrates Ovarian Cancer and Breast Caner Awareness month - all women deserve early diagnosis and treatment - Goodwin will vote for YOU
bit.ly/aU67fi and www.drgoodwin.info and YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
But this election is not about Goodwin's title and which title is best for Goodwin. This election is to decide can the valley get health care for our women, kids/babies. seniors, and baby-boomers. Denham wants to repeal the health care bill.
Goodwin will fix the bill and ensure our families have health care. Goodwin will also get mental health care for veterans, kids and others into the valley.
Using her law degree, Goodwin has also helped valley seniors and others successfully get their homes off foreclosure lists. Goodwin has gotten $450,000 for 2010/11 for area farmers who provide fruits and vegetables to the Madera schools. Goodwin has saved the State millions by advocating for early release for terminal inmates, "Goodwin's Law".
GOODWIN"S PLATFORM
1) Jobs, jobs, jobs
2) Financial Reform: Get that credit and cash moving in the valley. Stop mortgage fraud (Denham has done nothing) Stop rising credit card fraud (Denham nada) Loans for business expansion and entrepreneurs and get cities to buy-in. (Denham zip)
3) Education: use our funds better and stop holding up educational funds in Sacramento - as legislators like Denham try to fix state debt.
4) Health care Goodwin will fix the health care reform bill, so it works for our families, moms, kids/babies, seniors, and Baby-Boomers. Denham will get rid of health care bill and go back to old ways where the money is running out quickly - like the budget Denham just voted to pass, this will not work.
Goodwin celebrates Ovarian Cancer and Breast Caner Awareness month - all women deserve early diagnosis and treatment - Goodwin will vote for YOU
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
GoodWIN is running for Congress..She Will Protect You...Vote for Loraine GoodWIN for Congress
The Modesto Bee states they decided to endorse Jeff Denham because he can cross party lines to vote (that is totally untrue) and Goodwin was a mediator and not on the bar list. Wow! The Modesto Bee is CRAZY and does not understand Law School or mediation /arbitration. (Many attorneys are also confused by mediation)
The Modesto Bee has missed the whole point of this very important election and does not understand the bar list. After attaining your Juris Doctorate, you only need to apply for the bar if you are practicing before the court. Otherwise, it is a very expensive unnecessary process to initiate and maintain. Goodwin does not need a bar license and she is a PHYSICIAN. That is why the term "attorney is best, because most non-lawyers do not understand the reasons for bar certification.
The term "attorney" just makes it easier for everyone to understand. As a mediator and arbitrator GoodWIN does the same things as an attorney, except out of court and the process is much cheaper and quicker (can be completely done in 1 or two days. So, GoodWIN handles auto accidents, hospital disputes (you complain of service or charges, physician/patient disputes, contract disputes, divorce, landlord/tenent disputes, family and neighbor issues and more.... Many lawyers are also confused about the terms since this is not taught in law school.
But, The election is not about Goodwin or her titles (she has 2 doctorates, an MD and JD). It is about valley jobs, health care for residents, education improvement, and financial reform...and more.
So, which ever title you choose, it is OK. GoodWIN is running for Congress, not taking your case to court.
Denham is NOT QUALIFIED
You get the best with GoodWIN and you will be happy with GoodWIN as your representative.
Goodwin's voice: http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi
YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
Web: http://www.drgoodwin.info
Facebook: DrLoraine Goodwin
The Modesto Bee has missed the whole point of this very important election and does not understand the bar list. After attaining your Juris Doctorate, you only need to apply for the bar if you are practicing before the court. Otherwise, it is a very expensive unnecessary process to initiate and maintain. Goodwin does not need a bar license and she is a PHYSICIAN. That is why the term "attorney is best, because most non-lawyers do not understand the reasons for bar certification.
The term "attorney" just makes it easier for everyone to understand. As a mediator and arbitrator GoodWIN does the same things as an attorney, except out of court and the process is much cheaper and quicker (can be completely done in 1 or two days. So, GoodWIN handles auto accidents, hospital disputes (you complain of service or charges, physician/patient disputes, contract disputes, divorce, landlord/tenent disputes, family and neighbor issues and more.... Many lawyers are also confused about the terms since this is not taught in law school.
But, The election is not about Goodwin or her titles (she has 2 doctorates, an MD and JD). It is about valley jobs, health care for residents, education improvement, and financial reform...and more.
So, which ever title you choose, it is OK. GoodWIN is running for Congress, not taking your case to court.
Denham is NOT QUALIFIED
You get the best with GoodWIN and you will be happy with GoodWIN as your representative.
Goodwin's voice: http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi
YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
Web: http://www.drgoodwin.info
Facebook: DrLoraine Goodwin
Denham Not Qualified...GoodWIN Will Use Her Degrees For Your Health and Legal Protection..Vote GoodWIN for Congress
The Modesto Bee endorsed Denham because Goodwin is a mediator and arbitrator and her name is not on the bar list. The Modesto Bee has missed the whole point of this very important election and does not understand the bar list. After attaining your Juris Doctorate, you only need to apply for the bar if you are practicing before the court. Otherwise, it is a very expensive unnecessary process to initiate and maintain. That is why the term attorney is best, because most non-lawyers do not understand the reasons for bar certification. The term "attorney: just makes it easier for everyone to understand. As a mediator and arbitrator GoodWIN does the same things as an attorney, except out of court and the process is much cheaper and quicker (can be completely done in 1 or two days. So, GoodWIN handles auto accidents, hospital disputes (you complain of service or charges, physician/patient disputes, contract disputes, divorce, landlord/tenent disputes, and more.... Many lawyers are also confused about the terms since this is not taught in law school.
But, The election is not about Goodwin or her titles (she has 2 doctorates, an MD and JD), it is about valley jobs, health care for residents, education improvement, and financial reform...and more. So, which ever title you choose, it is OK. GoodWIN is running for Congress, not taking your case to court.
Denham is NOT QUALIFIED
You get the best with GoodWIN and you will be happy with GoodWIN as your representative.
Goodwin's voice: http://
YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
Web: http://www.drgoodwin.info/www.bit.ly/aU67fi
But, The election is not about Goodwin or her titles (she has 2 doctorates, an MD and JD), it is about valley jobs, health care for residents, education improvement, and financial reform...and more. So, which ever title you choose, it is OK. GoodWIN is running for Congress, not taking your case to court.
Denham is NOT QUALIFIED
You get the best with GoodWIN and you will be happy with GoodWIN as your representative.
Goodwin's voice: http://
YouTube: CentralValleyCD19
Web: http://www.drgoodwin.info/www.bit.ly/aU67fi
Jeff Denham Lies to Evade Voters...Not transparent....Vote for Loraine GoodWIN for Congress
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Denham repeatedly lies that he is in DC in order to evade district residents. Hey, elect Denham and you will never find him. The Fresno Bee states Denham broke two federal laws and Washington, DC has named Denham one of the TEN MOST CROOKED politicians in office. The Modesto Bee thinks this is consistent with the valley's reputation (like Condit). Vote for GoodWIN for Congress
Goodwin's words: http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi
YouTube: CentralValleyCD 19
http://www.drgoodwin.info/
Posted by blogmaster at 11:56 AM
Labels: Congress.election.Madera, Dr Loraine Goodwin, Fiorina, Fresno, Jeff Denham, Kerman, Loraine Goodwin, merced, modesto, Oakdale, Oakhurst, Whitman
Denham repeatedly lies that he is in DC in order to evade district residents. Hey, elect Denham and you will never find him. The Fresno Bee states Denham broke two federal laws and Washington, DC has named Denham one of the TEN MOST CROOKED politicians in office. The Modesto Bee thinks this is consistent with the valley's reputation (like Condit). Vote for GoodWIN for Congress
Goodwin's words: http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi
YouTube: CentralValleyCD 19
http://www.drgoodwin.info/
Posted by blogmaster at 11:56 AM
Labels: Congress.election.Madera, Dr Loraine Goodwin, Fiorina, Fresno, Jeff Denham, Kerman, Loraine Goodwin, merced, modesto, Oakdale, Oakhurst, Whitman
Jeff Denham Does Nothing
CD 19 residents are losing homes and Denham does nothing. Jobs lost and Denham silent. Education scores low, but no word from Denham. Drug war at border...nothing These issues and more are what voters need to know. Denham avoids voters and lies he is in DC. The Modesto and Fresno Bee fails our valley voters and manipulates to elect Denham, eventhough they admit he has 2 federal law violation cases. Of course, Denham does not even live in CD 19, so Denham doesn't care about district needs. Vote for Loraine GoodWIN - she actually lives and works in CD 19. http://www.bit.ly/aUa67fi and
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
I Urge CUT in Congressional Pay and Benefits_Vote Loraine GoodWIN for Congress
I think all members of Congress - both House and Senate - should have pay and benefit cuts and a public spending cap. All of the saved money should go to reducing the federal debt. Even if the amount does not seem huge, every penny counts. It is symbolic for Congress to sacrifice and support average Americans, and stop living "high on the hog" using our tax money.
Vote for Loraine GoodWIN for Congress
http://www.drgoodwin.info/
Vote for Loraine GoodWIN for Congress
http://www.drgoodwin.info/
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Loraine Goodwin Will Help The Valley Move Into The Future and You Will Have a Voice In Congress Too
Denham in Congress will have to follow his party leaders and fight to repeal health care reform. Denham has no clout with his party, so he has to do this. Denham has essentially no significant education, so nobody in Congress is going to care what Denham thinks.
*In the meantime, insurance companies will be rapidly increasing premiums, so many of you will not be able to afford healthcare any way.
*A vote for LORAINE GOODWIN will get the insurance premiums down, including Medicare Advantage. Loraine Goodwin will also ensure health care for women, children and aging baby-boomers too.
Loraine Goodwin, MD, JD
Candidate Congress CD 19
*In the meantime, insurance companies will be rapidly increasing premiums, so many of you will not be able to afford healthcare any way.
*A vote for LORAINE GOODWIN will get the insurance premiums down, including Medicare Advantage. Loraine Goodwin will also ensure health care for women, children and aging baby-boomers too.
Loraine Goodwin, MD, JD
Candidate Congress CD 19
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
JEFF DENHAM To Fresno League of Women Voters..."GET LOST"..Not Talking to Minorities
JEFF DENHAM Tells FRESNO LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ..."GET LOST !"
Candidate Jeff Denham says he will not meet to discuss issues with Candidate Loraine Goodwin at a meeting arranged by the Fresno League of Women Voters. Denham feels residents of CD 19 do not need to make an informed choice when they vote on November 2nd. Denham says he will not discuss congressional race issues with the minority female candidate. Denham is a Republican and he feels that is all the voters need to know.
Loraine Goodwin has a doctorate in medicine (women's health, preventive medicine and mental health) and a doctorate in law (arbitration and mediation). Loraine Goodwin is also a certificated Community College Professor of zoology, biology and physiology. Goodwin suggested his disrespect for the voters of the 19th congressional district is totally unacceptable. Denham feels the voters in the 19th congressional district are too stupid to make an informed choice. Goodwin says if she failed to allowed patients in her medical practice to have an informed choice and did not allow them easy access to all relevant medical information, she would be tossed from the field. Goodwin states that Denham as a professional politician should also be tossed from his field of politics. Voters have rights and deserve respect for their intelligence. "When you believe you make the choices and not the voters, it is time for the candidate to go home.""We have a large district and many moms, seniors and disabled. Voters depend on televised discussions to keep informed," says Goodwin. "Of course, Denham lives in Salinas and Atwater, so he is not very concerned with CD 19 residents."
Loraine Goodwin has also recently secured $450,000 in federal funds for local farmers in the Farm-to-School Program she started in 2007. Goodwin says all of the $450,000 goes to farmers and they can pay workers and other affiliated companies. It's bringing cash to farmers, putting people to work and helping the economy. Goodwin says this is the third year of the program and it is getting bigger every year because everybody loves it. Goodwin says she will do more for every area in the district if she is elected to Congress. "I will help everyone, Republicans, Democrats and Independents," says Goodwin. Goodwin also says she is proud her Medical Parole Bill that she advocated in the Madera Tribune in September 2009 was signed into law on September 28, 2010. "The Medical Parole Bill can save the state millions and put a dent in the $19.1 billion dollar state deficit Denham created over the last 8 years.
http://drgoodwin.info/ http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi Youtube: Central Valley CD 19
Candidate Jeff Denham says he will not meet to discuss issues with Candidate Loraine Goodwin at a meeting arranged by the Fresno League of Women Voters. Denham feels residents of CD 19 do not need to make an informed choice when they vote on November 2nd. Denham says he will not discuss congressional race issues with the minority female candidate. Denham is a Republican and he feels that is all the voters need to know.
Loraine Goodwin has a doctorate in medicine (women's health, preventive medicine and mental health) and a doctorate in law (arbitration and mediation). Loraine Goodwin is also a certificated Community College Professor of zoology, biology and physiology. Goodwin suggested his disrespect for the voters of the 19th congressional district is totally unacceptable. Denham feels the voters in the 19th congressional district are too stupid to make an informed choice. Goodwin says if she failed to allowed patients in her medical practice to have an informed choice and did not allow them easy access to all relevant medical information, she would be tossed from the field. Goodwin states that Denham as a professional politician should also be tossed from his field of politics. Voters have rights and deserve respect for their intelligence. "When you believe you make the choices and not the voters, it is time for the candidate to go home.""We have a large district and many moms, seniors and disabled. Voters depend on televised discussions to keep informed," says Goodwin. "Of course, Denham lives in Salinas and Atwater, so he is not very concerned with CD 19 residents."
Loraine Goodwin has also recently secured $450,000 in federal funds for local farmers in the Farm-to-School Program she started in 2007. Goodwin says all of the $450,000 goes to farmers and they can pay workers and other affiliated companies. It's bringing cash to farmers, putting people to work and helping the economy. Goodwin says this is the third year of the program and it is getting bigger every year because everybody loves it. Goodwin says she will do more for every area in the district if she is elected to Congress. "I will help everyone, Republicans, Democrats and Independents," says Goodwin. Goodwin also says she is proud her Medical Parole Bill that she advocated in the Madera Tribune in September 2009 was signed into law on September 28, 2010. "The Medical Parole Bill can save the state millions and put a dent in the $19.1 billion dollar state deficit Denham created over the last 8 years.
http://drgoodwin.info/ http://www.bit.ly/aU67fi Youtube: Central Valley CD 19
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