Representative David Grayson (Democrat-FL), has started a new web site, to honor the dead. However, not the dead from a war or other such calamity. Rather, Grayson's site, Names of the Dead, will honor those "more than 44,000 Americans who die simply because have no health insurance," annually.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Grayson Starts Website to Honor Those Dead From Lack of Health Insurance
Representative David Grayson (Democrat-FL), has started a new web site, to honor the dead. However, not the dead from a war or other such calamity. Rather, Grayson's site, Names of the Dead, will honor those "more than 44,000 Americans who die simply because have no health insurance," annually.
Newark Security Guard Arrested For Threats Against Obama
A private security guard at Newark Airport was arrested for making threats against President Barack Obama the night before Obama was to land there. A Continental Airlines employee had reported overhearing John Brek, 55, make threatening comments at an airport coffee cart Tuesday afternoon.
An employee for a security subcontractor at Newark Liberty International Airport has been arrested on charges he made threatening remarks about President Obama.
How to stop people from bugging you about getting married
Old aunts used to come up to me at weddings, poking me in the ribs and cackling, telling me, "You're next."
They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.
They stopped after I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.
First hybrid sports car coming to America
First hybrid sports car coming to America
Honda's sporty hybrid coupe is a two-seater with manual transmission.
Mixed news for the American workforce
Mixed news for the American workforce
Unemployment climbed in 23 states last month, and only seven states saw job growth.
Big pay cuts coming at bailout firms
White House Slashes Pay For Wall Street Execs
Big pay cuts coming at bailout firms
The government reportedly plans to order companies that received huge bailouts to slash exec salaries.
By how much?
By how much?
Also:
The Obama administration stunned Wall Street on Wednesday by ordering massive pay cuts for top executives at seven financial firms that still hold billions in U.S. government bailout funds.
Must-have habits of millionaires
Must-have habits of millionaires
One major tip from the financially successful — learn from your mistakes.
FDA targets nutrition labels on cereal
FDA targets nutrition labels on cereal
Officials crack down on cereals and snacks that appear to tout misleading health benefits.
Professions with the most growth
Professions with the most growth
Demand for workers in these fields is expected to skyrocket in the next decade.
Diet advice that could make you fat
Diet advice that could make you fat
Whole grains are good for you, but eating them in abundance may backfire on you.
Insider trader lost millions
Accused insider trader lost millions
Raj Rajaratnam allegedly devised one of Wall Street's biggest schemes and still lost money.
Unusual beneficiary of the bailout
Unusual beneficiary of the bailout
The bill designed to keep failing banks afloat is fueling a rise in golf cart sales.
Recession's surprising winners & losers
Recession's surprising winners & losers
Men are more likely to be unemployed than women — but that's not their only problem.
Oil prices surging despite low demand
Oil prices surging despite low demand
Crude prices are spiking even though supplies are growing and demand for gas is dropping.
Secret Service facing big dilemma
Report: Secret Service facing big dilemma
Unprecedented threats coupled with deep budget cuts may force the agency to reassess its mission.
When fears aren't worth the energy
When fears aren't worth the energy
The things that cause the most anxiety are often the least likely to happen, experts say.
Too small for health insurance
Too small for health insurance
Aislin Bates, a perfectly healthy 2-year-old, is denied health coverage.
U.S. facing swine flu vaccine shortage
U.S. facing swine flu vaccine shortage
Only a fraction of the 120 million vaccine doses promised by the government are available.
US Chamber of Commerce spent nearly $35 million to block reform
And that amount is only for the previous quarter.
Why does the US Chamber of Commerce hate capitalism and progress?
Why does the US Chamber of Commerce hate capitalism and progress?
However, on one broad issue considered critical to the Obama administration's success the Chamber's anti-regulatory postures created a rift. On the question of how to address climate change, the Chamber has seen a growing number of companies defect. They say the self-proclaimed "voice of business" doesn't speak for them when it denies global warming and lobbies against climate change legislation.
Early and high-profile departures included Apple Inc., Exelon Corp., Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and the Public Service Company of New Mexico. On Tuesday, Mohawk Fine Paper, a privately-held paper manufacturer based in Cohoes, N.Y., joined them.
Cars that can stop themselves
Cars that can stop themselves
Some autos save gas, but with this crash-prevention technology, they could also help save lives.
How it works
How it works
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Science News
From BBC-Science:
Scientists identify a new and elusive species of "giant" golden orb-weaving spider which is the biggest of its group.  | | Suburban turtles in Australia outperform their counterparts living in nature reserves, surprising scientists. |
Leave it to the Irish
Question: Did you hear about the Irishman who went duck hunting?
Answer: He didn't get any because he couldn't throw the dog high enough.
Answer: He didn't get any because he couldn't throw the dog high enough.
Magpies 'feel grief and hold funerals'
Dr Bekoff, of the University of Colorado, said these rituals prove that magpies, usually seen as an aggressive predator, also have a compassionate side.
Being online is good for the old brain
Researchers found that older adults who started browsing the Web experienced improved brain function after only a few days.
"You can teach an old brain new technology tricks," said Dr. Gary Small, a psychiatry professor at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the author of iBrain. With people who had little Internet experience, "we found that after just a week of practice, there was a much greater extent of activity particularly in the areas of the brain that make decisions, the thinking brain -- which makes sense because, when you're searching online, you're making a lot of decisions," he said. "It's interactive."
Bailout helped, but at high cost
Watchdog: Bailout helped, but at high cost
The man who watches over $700 billion in TARP money offers a blunt take on the program's effects.
Are artificial sweeteners bad for you?
Are artificial sweeteners bad for you?
Misconceptions about the safety and health risks of sugar substitutes abound.
Unusual Holidays and Celebrations
There's not one worth mentioning today, come on people let's celebrate something?!
Daily Almanac
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 21, the 294th day of 2009.
There are 71 days left in the year.
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
London, England, United Kingdom
Uppsala, Uppsala Lan, Sweden
Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
as well as Korea, and the United States
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Paris, Ile-De-France, France
Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
London, England, United Kingdom
Uppsala, Uppsala Lan, Sweden
Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania
as well as Korea, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
Like slowly rising bread dough, your business or career plans are finally starting to turn into something real!
This is a day of great momentum, when a little nudge of effort in one direction will cause a giant avalanche of good will, positive feedback and success.
Keep talking all day long -- the more you can connect people to what you're doing, the better.
You will soak up a lot of energy from the enthusiasm that other people are showing you.
All right!
Like slowly rising bread dough, your business or career plans are finally starting to turn into something real!
This is a day of great momentum, when a little nudge of effort in one direction will cause a giant avalanche of good will, positive feedback and success.
Keep talking all day long -- the more you can connect people to what you're doing, the better.
You will soak up a lot of energy from the enthusiasm that other people are showing you.
All right!