My Scroogle Crap Log

"The Estess sisters fight for the life of their sister, Jenifer, in their race to find a cure for ALS (aka Lou Gehrig's disease). Jenifer Estess died on December 16, 2003, but their search for a cure leads to advances in research that will change the course of ALS and other neurological diseases.

This is the remarkable story of three courageous sisters - filmed at a time when Jenifer is almost completely paralyzed, but still fighting for a cure for ALS - even if it comes too late to save her life."

Click on "Schedule" to find times when it will reair.
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/3…

My dad has this so I figured I'll post it and get the word out there. He's along even further then the woman was in the documentary...so I fear he does not have much time left. I feel it is important everyone learns what this disease actually is.

This disease really needs more exposure and more funding. Can you think of any diseases that have not even one form of treatment? Please try to watch it if you can. If you or your family donates to charites, the ALS Foundation badly needs your help. Please spread the word. That's all I ask. Thank you.

On March 2, 2003 I wrote about Pat Tillman:

"It is refreshing to hear with all the anti-war demonstrations going on that some people still love this country as much as I do. Pat Tillman, a former Arizona Cardinal Safety walked away from a contract that paid $3.6 million over 3 years. Tillman set a Cardinals record in 2000 with 145 tackles. Despite all of this, Tillman decided to go serve with the Army Rangers and may be headed to Iraq. In my mind, this makes Pat Tillman a true American Hero."


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Thank you Pat Tillman for making me a better person.

The Environmental Protection Agencys studying the chemicals released into the air when a bag of microwave popcorn is popped or opened.

Exposure to vapors from butter flavoring in microwave popcorn has been linked to a rare lung disease contracted by factory workers in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has said it suspects the chemical diacetyl caused the illnesses.

Yahoo!

Post things that cause cancer here!

MSNBC News Services
Updated: 10:29 a.m. ET March 11, 2004

MADRID, Spain - Ten powerful explosions rocked three Madrid train stations Thursday just days before Spain's general elections, killing at least 173 rush-hour commuters and injuring more than 600 others.

Spain blamed the Basque separatist group ETA for the worst terror attack in its history, but a senior U.S. intelligence source told NBC News that that's still not conclusive and that the CIA is looking for any connection to the al-Qaida terrorist network.

A somber Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar called the attacks "mass murder" and vowed to hunt down the attackers.

A total of 10 bombs exploded, Interior Minister Angel Acebes said. Police found and detonated three others.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/450295…

By Roger O'Neil
NBC News
Updated: 7:45 p.m. ET March 04, 2004

ATLANTA - There are times, if your fingers do the walking in Georgia, they’ll get blisters — big ones.

“Customer service. This is Rachel. How can I assist you?”

Where’s her southern accent?

“We’re not authorized to give out that information,” Rachel added.

Truth be told, NBC’s call to the Georgia food stamp office was answered in India — as in the country of some 9,000 miles away.

With employment first on the country’s worry list, politicians are taking aim at the outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries.

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4450796/
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Yet somehow liberals and democrats think we need an additional 10,000 illegal immigrants a day walking into the south west because we need them to fill jobs Americans "won't" work. Huh? But but but...the article? *points up* What about that? Gotta love their logic, or lack there of. When will they learn?

Who does everyone support for President?

I'm leaning for John Edwards because I like his message, even if it is the same exact speech delivered almost like a play... it's good.

President Bush urged approval of a constitutional amendment banning gay marriages on Tuesday, pushing a divisive social issue to the center of the election campaign and setting a clear policy contrast with Democratic challengers John Kerry and John Edwards.

Yahoo.


What's your stance on gay marriage?

I applaud President Bush, unlike democratic hopefuls John Kerry and John Edwards for disagreeing with gay marriage, but don't want to say anything for fear of "offending" "gay" "democrats".

Gay democrats? Civil unions with all the legal rights of marriage aren't enough now? First homosexuals hijack the word Gay, and then the Rainbow, and now Marriage. Sheesh. Thank you President Bush, for having the courage and conviction to express your opinion and having the guts to express them freely.

Bush for 2004

By Kevin Tibbles
NBC News
Updated: 6:46 p.m. ET Feb. 24, 2004

Marisa Davis is doing something she’s learned to dread — filling up her SUV in Los Angeles, “I filled up about a week ago and I drove it until it was empty.”

Overnight the price of a gallon of gas leapt 8 cents to well above the $2 mark. And, nationwide, it’s sticker shock. Prices are up 18 cents since the first of the year.

The states hit the hardest include: California, where a gallon of regular, on average, costs $2.05; then Nevada, at $1.94; followed by New York, paying about $1.80.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/436365…
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WOW! Good thing we went to war in Iraq over oil huh? Gasoline prices have never been so low!! Oh wait a minute... *rereads the article* Ohh... the gas prices have just gone UP and will probably go UP even higher... but I thought the war was over oil. "No blood for oil." What happened about that famous liberal chant? Hmm... I guess the war wasn't over oil afterall... Can you imagine that? You learn something new every day. :)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Just like J.Lo and Ben, the romance is over for Barbie and Ken.

After 43 years as one of the world's prettiest pairs, the perfect plastic couple is breaking up. The couple's "business manager," Russell Arons, vice president of marketing at Mattel, said that Barbie and Ken "feel it's time to spend some quality time -- apart."

"Like other celebrity couples, their Hollywood romance has come to an end," said Arons, who quickly added that the duo "will remain friends."

Arons denied that there was any truth to rumors that the breakup was linked to the Cali (as in California) Girl Barbie, arriving in stores now. To better reflect her single status, Cali Barbie will wear board shorts and a bikini top, metal hoop earrings, and have a deeper tan.

This new style already has attracted a new admirer, Blaine the Australian boogie boarder.

Barbie -- the most popular fashion doll in the world, according to toy maker Mattel -- met Ken on the set of a TV commercial in 1961, and they have been inseparable ever since.

Arons hinted Wednesday that the separation may be partially due to Ken's reluctance to getting married. All those bridal Barbie dolls in toy chests around the globe are really just examples of Barbie's wishful thinking, she explained.

Another possible factor is Barbie's career. The doll who was "born" Barbie Millicent Roberts in 1959 has been everything from a rock star to military medic, and she's currently marketed in more than 150 countries. According to Mattel, every second, three Barbie dolls are sold somewhere in the world.

So where does that leave Ken? Said Arons: "He will head for other waves."

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/12/o…

The Associated Press
Updated: 6:50 p.m. ET Feb. 11, 2004

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - The boos nearly drowned out “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and a few dozen fans chanted “Osama! Osama!” as the United States was eliminated by Mexico in Olympic men’s soccer qualifying.

A loud anti-American crowd hollered as Mexico beat the United States 4-0 Tuesday night in the under-23 tournament, claiming a berth in the Athens Olympics. Mexico had already eliminated the U.S. baseball team from Olympic contention.

As U.S. players left the stadium for their bus, several fans — some clutching beers — chanted “Osama! Osama!” in reference to al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/423631…