Let's be a little professional please

As I was browsing the news at CNN I saw a link to a page titled something along the lines of nurse takes photo of patient with sex toy. Um, weird. It turns out that two nurses in Wisconsin took pictures of a patients X-ray, he had some sort of sexual device lodged in his rectum. First of all really? Why would you ever think it appropriate to take a photo of a patient who obviously is in an embarrassing predicament? Then here is the real good part of the story...where does the nurse post the pictures? Facebook. She of course is denying the fact that she took pictures and posted them online.
So although I found this weird, it seemed familiar. Ok, well not that kind of familiar but I just recently saw an episode of Nip/Tuck where the surgeon and anaesthesiologist took a picture of a patient on their camera phone. Needless to say he found out that a certain part of his male anatomy was on film and was paid a hefty amount to refrain from suing. Now of course it is a television show but it does make a good point that consequences are severe.

Abuse?

If you ever pay attention to celebrity gossip I'm sure you have heard of the Rihanna and Chris Brown fight. If not Chris Brown allegedly ruffed up Rihanna after a pre-Grammy bash. The reports state that a man and a women were seen fighting after the man stopped his car and they got out. The women was able to identify her attacker (Brown) after HE FLED THE SCENE. Anyway the point is the names were not being released as well as any information that would link the two stars to the story but the names obviously were released and this picture comes courtesy of a hospital employee that doesn't care about doctor patient confidentiality.

Celebs

I honestly feel bad for Michael Phelps. If you don't know he was dropped from endorsements with Kelloggs among other companies for a PICTURE of him with a marijuana pipe to his lips. He was suspended from the US swim team for like 3 months. What else can he possible lose for allegedly smoking pot? I think it is ridiculous. Yes he is an amazing athlete who unfortunately was having a good time and was photographed while doing it. I feel his punishment is extremely harsh for a picture. They didn't even find him in possession of the drugs. I can understand he is a public figure and has to maintain his public image but what has happened is way too harsh.

Nebraska Issues

For a class assignment we were asked to look into three state issues.

The statewide smoking ban that goes into affect this year I think is an issue. An article from the Omaha World Herald states that an opting out of the ban plan was turned down. I think go big or go home, pretty much its a statewide thing or not so I am glad they shot it down.

In Iowa they may ditch the Electoral College. They have been developing the plan since 2000 when President Bush won the race while Al Gore won the popular vote. They would give their electoral college vote to the winner of the popular vote no matter which way Iowa voted.

Utility rates for Cornhusker Public Power District are being raised almost 8%. This will effect residence in East Central Nebraska. They are having to raise rates close to what NPPD charges.

Jobs

Sometimes I wish that I could see what the person looked like on the other side of the telephone and see their expression as they scream at me for ten minutes about something as trivial as their address. Or better yet I wish they could see my face as I sit there with my phone on mute laughing at their stupidity thinking I honestly care if they think I can do my job or not because obviously I am there for a reason. I am a customer service representative so I get to deal with all the problems or questions people may have with my company. I really do like my job and it has helped me to have a thick skin because people are crazy, honestly. I don't know you, you don't know me. I LOVE when someone thinks I have control over ever aspect of their order. Yes I control this company and like it so much I am going to answer your call...or not. All I ever want to do it mouth off to one of them and explain that they are irrational and acting like an idiot and if you really think I'm so dumb come to Nebraska and say it to my face.

P.S.--My new favorite thing is to vent on my blog. Just kidding but I have never said all that and it felt good. At least I didn't say it to them and therefore lose my job.

Internet

So as Facebook turned five this week I started thinking how I used the Internet before my Facebook addiction. It made me start remembering some of my favorite sites that I haven't visited in a while. The first one I thought of was Perez Hilton. I love his site, I think it is funny and he really goes with his opinion. I actually do like that because I'm sure he knows the people he blogs about so to write bad stuff about them and then see them, no thanks. Then I remember one of my all time favorite sites. Post Secret is one of the better sites I've been to in my short time on the Internet. The basis for the website is to mail in your deepest secret anonymously to this man and he puts them online. Some of the postcards that are posted are amazing, you can actually sense the feelings just looking at the postcard. It's great because everyone has a secret that you haven't told many people if at all anyone and I'm sure it would be therapeutic to send it in and get that idea or thought out of your head for a while. Seems liberating to me and I have thought about submitting a secret, the problem is working up the courage to let it go. Anyway the site is updated every Sunday with her secrets and I strongly suggest checking it out. I'm sure you will fall in love as well.

Sasha and Malia dolls

So if you weren't already aware of the fact that President Obama's two girls are named Sasha and Malia now you are and Ty Inc. made two dolls using their names. Needless to say the Obamas were not ok with that idea and let the company know who now is renaming the dolls. My favorite part of the story is that the company claimed that the dolls were not named after the girls, but instead the names were beautiful. Um yeah because I just pull the names Sasha and Malia out of thin air when I am naming a doll?
I also love that the company that is making the dolls also made Beanie Babies. I remember when Beanie Babies were selling for a lot of money and the dolls are on eBay for over $100 right now. I guess getting the dolls on tv worked out for them well in this case, since they are listed as a $10 doll. Oh and the dolls new names are Sweet Sydney and Marvelous Mariah.

Snuggie

So the economy is in a decline and what do people do about it? Buy Snuggies, the weirdest blanket/monk suit ever. I've seen the infommercial many times and every time i watch it I have to laugh. First of all the families all look like monks and if a family is all wearing a weird monk looking suit and they are all red it looks like some crazy cult. On CNN they have a video about the Snuggie and how ridiculous it is but stats say it is selling. You Tube mocks it, really funny but parental discretion is advised. I was at Walgreens and they even have the Snuggie, it doesn't come with the book light however but sick. No thanks on that idea. If you have a Snuggie can I please see it?