For some reason, I haven't been very motivated lately. It must be the hot weather, grandchildren out of school, along with some other items that have been occupying a good portion of my small mind.
The father-in-law has been in the hospital again and my wife has been staying there most of the past week. He lost a leg last year due to poor circulation and is about loose the other one.
He fell off of the side of the bed during the night and broke what was left of the removed leg. The irony of the whole situation is that the man still has to go outside to smoke.
I am not trying to be disrespectful or kick anyone when they are down, but this is just one situation that I do not understand. He has been told for years that the smoking greatly damages his circulation and cuts down on the oxygen supply to his extremeties. For the life of me I don't know what he is thinking.
Change of pace:
On the subject of illegal immigration, some African American groups have joined the immigration debate. Part of the groups argue that the illegals steal job opportunities and advancements from the black Americans and others support the amnesty approach. (This comment is in realationship to my last 2 posts.)
On a more positive note, we had pot luck summer hot dog lunch at work on Friday and everyone brought a condiment, soft drink, or a side dish. I found a great recipe for crock pot barbecue beans (actually was more like chili beans with a very slight sweet taste). I modified it a little and got a lot of positive compliments. Great recipe if anyone is interested.
Let me remind everyone again about the great back to school specials being offered by HP.
Great deals on notebooks and desktops
Also, if you or anyone that you know is going to college and needs books, check out the links from the Resources page of my website. You can save a ton on both new and used college books.
C. Oxford
Monday, July 24, 2006
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Immigration Hearings etc.
The subject of illegal immigration has drawn more than 50 congressional hearings since the beginning of the 109th Congress in February of 2005.
With the prospects of even more hearings, six more already scheduled for this July, some are calling this a political maneuver to stall legislation to help the Republicans in the November elections.
Most Democrats and some few Republicans are calling the hearings politically motivated and are not necessarily called for the act of fact finding.
Some even say that the citizens of the US are being used as a "smoke screen" to cover up the real reason for holding so many hearings.
Some of the hearings supposedly have been schedule as a chance to hear from the citizen population.
Maybe by the end of the year we will understand what is really taking place.
Another subject: Sales Tax Holiday - NC
We just wanted to remind everyone here in North Carolina and in some others states that the Sales Tax Holiday will be coming up before long.
Certain items of tangible personal property sold between 12:01 AM on the first Friday in August and 11:59 PM the following Sunday will be exempt from sales taxes.
The dates in 2006 are from Friday August 4th through Sunday, August 6th.
Plan to take advantage of this once a year tax exemption. It can be a big help when you purchase your back to school items.
Also check out the great Back To School offers on Notebooks, desktops, and other computer equipment from HP:
C. Oxford
Getaway Crafts
With the prospects of even more hearings, six more already scheduled for this July, some are calling this a political maneuver to stall legislation to help the Republicans in the November elections.
Most Democrats and some few Republicans are calling the hearings politically motivated and are not necessarily called for the act of fact finding.
Some even say that the citizens of the US are being used as a "smoke screen" to cover up the real reason for holding so many hearings.
Some of the hearings supposedly have been schedule as a chance to hear from the citizen population.
Maybe by the end of the year we will understand what is really taking place.
Another subject: Sales Tax Holiday - NC
We just wanted to remind everyone here in North Carolina and in some others states that the Sales Tax Holiday will be coming up before long.
Certain items of tangible personal property sold between 12:01 AM on the first Friday in August and 11:59 PM the following Sunday will be exempt from sales taxes.
The dates in 2006 are from Friday August 4th through Sunday, August 6th.
Plan to take advantage of this once a year tax exemption. It can be a big help when you purchase your back to school items.
Also check out the great Back To School offers on Notebooks, desktops, and other computer equipment from HP:
C. Oxford
Getaway Crafts
Saturday, July 15, 2006
H.R. 4437
On Tuesday, July 18 a coalition of American Hispanics and Texas border sheriffs will emerge on Washington DC to meet for a news conference with several Republican Representatives to push for the passage of the immigration enforcement and border security legislation. H.R.4437
The American Hispanics have formed a group called YDSFM, You Don't Speak for Me, and are speaking up in favor of the new border legislation.
They are against the illegals and their supporters who will be in front of Congress and the Media on Wednesday, July 19 demanding amnesty for millions of immigration law violators.
The YDSFM and the Texas border sheriffs argue that the safety of the United States and especially those living near the border is compromised every day.
The border sheriffs unit was formed with 16 members due to failure of the federal government to secure the borders. These officers along with the YDSFM contend that there are crime gangs and drugs being introduced into this country on a daily basis and anyone trying to enforce the laws are under constant assault.
On Tuesday, the sheriff's 2 members, the group from YDSFM, and the Republican Representatives, will be urging for immediate ratification of
H.R. 4437.
It will be interesting to see what comes out of both the meeting on Tuesday, July 18, and the meeting on Wednesday, July 19.
C. Oxford
Getaway Crafts
The American Hispanics have formed a group called YDSFM, You Don't Speak for Me, and are speaking up in favor of the new border legislation.
They are against the illegals and their supporters who will be in front of Congress and the Media on Wednesday, July 19 demanding amnesty for millions of immigration law violators.
The YDSFM and the Texas border sheriffs argue that the safety of the United States and especially those living near the border is compromised every day.
The border sheriffs unit was formed with 16 members due to failure of the federal government to secure the borders. These officers along with the YDSFM contend that there are crime gangs and drugs being introduced into this country on a daily basis and anyone trying to enforce the laws are under constant assault.
On Tuesday, the sheriff's 2 members, the group from YDSFM, and the Republican Representatives, will be urging for immediate ratification of
H.R. 4437.
It will be interesting to see what comes out of both the meeting on Tuesday, July 18, and the meeting on Wednesday, July 19.
C. Oxford
Getaway Crafts
Thursday, July 13, 2006
What Is Democracy
There have been emails being circulated concerning illegal immigrants coming to America and why do we have to adapt to their ways and accept them with "open arms". It is evident that this is the "country of choice" for many people that were born in other countries and lived under different conditions. I do not blame anyone for wanting to live in this country.
Land of the free and home of the brave.
If these immigrants really consider the reasons that they wanted to come to America in the first place, they would not attempt to put it into the same condition of the country that they left. They should not protest or resent the fact that they should adapt to our way of life.
We are the Americans and this is our home.
To quote so many, "Love it or Leave it".
I realize that all of this has been said many times by so many different people but something happened today that really made a negative impression on me.
While making a phone call to an American Corporation pertaining to personal business the automated answering service came on and the first words out of it's mouth were, "please press 1 for English." For some reason, this made such of a negative impression on me that I almost hung up the phone. To me, this projects a very bad image on a company and does not make a very good "first" impression.
Corporate America and others, "we are in America and English is our native language". In my opinion, the appropriate greeting should have been an American greeting with no other options. It seems that most of the immigrants entering America have the pride and dignity to learn to speak English. Some few don't.
Is our culture and identity here in America becoming diluted? Over the years, many people have given their lives, hard work, and determination to make this country what it was a short time ago.
We need leaders at all levels of government that will stand up for the majority and not the minority as has happened so many times before. We dare not step on anyone's toes but the "quiet" majority.
Lets face it people. We supposedly live in a "Democracy".
Websters meaning of "democracy: government by the people; rule of the majority, etc."
The opinion of:
C. Oxford
http://www.getawaycrafts.com/
Land of the free and home of the brave.
If these immigrants really consider the reasons that they wanted to come to America in the first place, they would not attempt to put it into the same condition of the country that they left. They should not protest or resent the fact that they should adapt to our way of life.
We are the Americans and this is our home.
To quote so many, "Love it or Leave it".
I realize that all of this has been said many times by so many different people but something happened today that really made a negative impression on me.
While making a phone call to an American Corporation pertaining to personal business the automated answering service came on and the first words out of it's mouth were, "please press 1 for English." For some reason, this made such of a negative impression on me that I almost hung up the phone. To me, this projects a very bad image on a company and does not make a very good "first" impression.
Corporate America and others, "we are in America and English is our native language". In my opinion, the appropriate greeting should have been an American greeting with no other options. It seems that most of the immigrants entering America have the pride and dignity to learn to speak English. Some few don't.
Is our culture and identity here in America becoming diluted? Over the years, many people have given their lives, hard work, and determination to make this country what it was a short time ago.
We need leaders at all levels of government that will stand up for the majority and not the minority as has happened so many times before. We dare not step on anyone's toes but the "quiet" majority.
Lets face it people. We supposedly live in a "Democracy".
Websters meaning of "democracy: government by the people; rule of the majority, etc."
The opinion of:
C. Oxford
http://www.getawaycrafts.com/
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