This morning I saw on the TV news that there was a devastating earthquake in Chile early this morning. Sadly, the earthquake happened about 3:30 in the morning, so obviously most people were sound asleep by then. This is too soon to know how many injuries and fatalities are the result. I hope that the numbers are low and that we can send humanitarian help right away.
I was reading an article on the LATimes website that a recent study of bottled water has shown that in many cases the bottled water is no safer than regular tap water. The article did not say what brands of water was tested (and I sure wish it HAD said that) but it indicated that in the ten brands tested there were contaminants such as bacteria and 38 chemicals. The chemicals include caffeine, acetaminophen, fertilizer, solvents, plastic ingredients and strontium (which are radioactive.)
That freaks me out! Bottled water with strontium in it? I’m not sure I’ll ever buy bottled water again! I think I’m better off buying soda if I’m “out and about” and thirsty and without my own refreshment!
I was reading on the Forbes.com news website that the “hottest” job trends are in the “green” market. The article indicates that Washington DC, Boston MA, Houston TX, San Fransisco, San Diego and Las Angelas are all going to be huge markets for “green” industries.
I sure hope that’s true. We could use some job growth around here! Lately it seems to have been all “doom and gloom” news about the economy and people losing jobs. We sure need more jobs, and better jobs right here in the area!
I was reading an article on the Yahoo News website about a poor woman who was assaulted by her boyfriend, ran away and got into her car and drove across the apartment complex to her grandmother’s apartment, parked the car and fled inside to dial 911 to report the assault to the police. When she left the apartment she found that her car was being towed away because she had left it with her hazard lights flashing in a “no parking” area.
The tow truck driver is paid a commission to patrol the lot at night and tow away illegally parked cars. He refused to release the car without being paid his “drop fee” even after the police asked him to release the car for free. “They” say he is within his rights to demand the drop fee, but I think that under the circumstances he could have seen his way clear to show a little bit of humanity and let the lady have her car back for free. I am continuously seeing (and reading about) how selfish people are, and I have to say that it really is distressing to see how low the human race is slipping.
I am so glad that I stayed home today and cleaned house instead of going out into that insanity that is called “Black Friday.” I heard on the news that in New York there was a crowd of shoppers so eager to get into their Wal-Mart that they broke down the doors and stampeded over a Wal-Mart employee, who was trampled to death by the crowd! That is absolutely crazy and stupid, and I think that this is a very good reason to stop holding “Black Friday” sales in the future. There really is no need of this insanity! Stores can hold good sales without all of this craziness going on, for crying out loud! There has got to be a better way!