Al Franken, Amy Klobocher, Charles Hollom, Congress, Opinion, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy, Politics, Senate, Veteran Affairs, Veteran Medical Doctors, Vietnam Vet
In Journalism, Nation, News, Politics, economy, education, family, people, personal, random, thoughts on February 10, 2009 at 1:21 pm
A Statement Released from Charles “Chuck” Hollom, a 67 year old Vietnam War Veteran who has survived three forms of cancer, been a stuntman in Hollywood, and is currently the President of the World Desert Reclamation Society (World DRS):
“Physical therapists must and often do fight tremendous battles to achieve great victories which are tiny increments of recovery.
Physical Therapists working in the Veteran Affairs Medical Centers – my testament experience has been Minneapolis – have worked for eight years one pay grade below their due for no other apparent reason than that most of the physical therapists are women.
I am a Veteran of an Honorable Military of an Honorable Nation, Myself in the first wave of the Vietnam – era draft.
I feel dishonored.
I spoke to Al Franken at the Minnesota State Fair this past fall, and I know that he and Amy Klobucher are two ‘good soldiers’ who will see and do the right thing for the physical therapists. Block Al Franken is Malevolent.”
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In Business, Entertainment, Market, Marketing, Music, Nation, News, Politics, Sports, Technology, art, books, culture, economy, education, events, family, fashion, health, history, humor, life, love, media, movies, obama, people, personal, photography, photos, poetry, random, religion, reviews, thoughts, travel, video, work, writing on February 10, 2009 at 12:10 am
Quadruple Bypass Burger
Who?
Mega Double Stuff Oreo, Corn Dog Pizza, Double Bacon Hamburger Fatty Melt, French Fry-Encased Hot Dog on a Stick, Turbaconucken, Deep Fried Mars Bar, The Hamdog, The Monster, Giant Breakfast Burrito, and Mega Pizza.
What?
A collection of the most fattening food combinations known to the World.
When?
When you no longer want to see your muscles.
Where?
In your kitchen. In your car. In your bed. In your living room. At the office.
Why?
Because you are too damn skinny and can’t handle it anymore. If you want to develop a winter coat (and save money), increase ability to float, repel a crazy-obsessed girlfriend, or have absolutely no shame about eating whatever the hell you please.
How?
Mix all of the most delicious, fat-made foods in one gigantic plate. Name it. Eat it.
Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburgers
French Fry-Encased Hot Dog on a Stick
Corn Dog Pizza
Double Bacon Hamburger Fatty Melt
Mega Double Stuff Oreo
The Hamdog
Mega Pizza
The Monster
Turbaconucken
Deep Fried Mars Bar
Giant Breakfast Burrito
Amazon, Amazon.com, Business, Innovation, Kindel, Kindle, Kindle 2, Kindle 2 price, Kindle 2 release date, Kindle 2.0, Kindle 2.0 price, kindle 2.0 release date, Market, Marketing, Marketplace, New Kindle, Technology
In Amazon, Business, Entertainment, Innovation, Market, Marketing, News, Technology, books, culture, economy, education, events, history, life, media, people, personal, random, reviews, thoughts on February 9, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Who?
Amazon.com is releasing the Kindle 2, an updated version of the Kindle – a digital notebook that can download thousands of books for instant electronic reading. The original Kindle can be found at amazon.com.
What?
Amazon has just revealed the Kindle 2 – it’s thinner, faster, and is filled with new capabilities (see why? section). The original Kindle sold out in both of the years it has been available. This year, the Kindle sold out by November – faster than Amazon anticipated. This was unfortunate for those asked Santa for the Kindle in 2008.
Today, Monday February 9, 2009, Amazon announced the Kindle 2 launch date and product capabilities at the New York Library. Famous novelist Stephen King spoke at the conference, announcing a release of his new book “Ur” that will be distributed exclusively on Kindle 2.
When?
February 24, 2009.
Where?
Amazon.com for $359 (the same price as the original Kindle)
Why?
Amazon was started as an online buyer and reseller of books. It has turned into an online retail store for all sorts of items, but books are at the heart of the company’s business. The Kindle was the first electronic reading tablet available. It combines the vast online bookstore offered by Amazon with a portable device; A Kindle owner can purchase and download a new book to the Kindle in less than a minute at a fraction of the price of a printed book. It is an enormously handy device that saves the average book reader loads of money (and space).
The Kindle 2.0 has been introduced in order to compete with other brands (like Sony) who are selling devices similar to the Kindle. Here is a a list of the new Kindle 2 features:
- 5-way controller for more fluid navigation.
- 16 shades of grey.
- 20% faster page turning.
- 25% longer battery life (2 weeks on a single charge).
- 7 times more storage, now holds 1,500 books.
- 10.2 ounces and
- 25% skinnier than the iPhone.
- Text-to-voice for weird computer-sounding audio books.
How?
The Kindle 2 will be distributed online from Amazon. It is anticipated that the device will sell out as quickly, if not quicker, than its predecessor (the original Kindle).
For Additional Information:
Amazon Kindle 2 debuts
“The Kindle 2 is Coming”
“Kindle 2 Announced: Why or Why Don’t You Want One?”
“Kindle 2 is now on the Amazon website–See New Video…02.09.09″
“Amazon Kindle 2.0 Launched Today”
“Amazon Unveils Kindle 2.0″ by the Wall Street Journal
“Kindle 2 Ships February 24th, $359″ by Fastcompany
