This week, Jan 24 – 28, 2011 is No Name-Calling Week in the States. Someone forgot to tell that to Rush Limbaugh.
Last week, during a Jan 19 radio program, Rush Limbaugh spent a full 20 seconds mimicking Chinese President Hu Jintao’s speech at the White House. “… Hu Jintao was just going ching chong, ching chong cha …” Despite demands for apologies for this display, none has yet come. Mr. Limbaugh apparently has said, “it was a service.”
There may be some who feel that those who don’t find this funny have no sense of humor. I say if you feel that way, you’re clearly one of the lucky ones to have never been subject to ridicule or discrimination for being different.
For me, it’s personal
Mr. Limbaugh’s mocking of President Hu brings back many harsh memories: (more…)

About eight months ago I began a descent toward hell. With the intent of doing an Impact Effort on commercially-made beauty products, I started doing research into ingredients typically included in these items. What I found was disturbing, in many cases, frightening.





Was Santa Claus good to you this year, too? Did you get that new 3D flat screen TV, new iPad or iPhone, PC/Mac upgrade, or other techno-gadget?

January is National Blood Donation Month in the U.S. and no matter where you live, this is the perfect time to give. Blood donations are often critically low this time of year, but, the need remains constant during this period.

