Little Rock Nine's 50th Anniversary brought back memories

It gave me great pleasure to see my old classmates on T. V. after all these years. They are still going strong. When the schools closed, my friends and I said we were going to get jobs.

Some of them couldn't find jobs. I went to work at the Marion Hotel, Operating the elevator. I worked there over a year, then I was pondering the idea of becoming a WAC and going into nursing.

My family was afraid of homosexuality being rampant, and wouldn't let me go. I didn't even know what that was. A year later, I came to California where I completed my education. But I still felt a strong tie to Dunbar and Horace Mann and attended the reunions.

Say it ain't so, De la Hoya !!

I am very dissapointed in De la Hoya. The photos showing him in drag this week was unbelievable. What happened to him? He knows he is a celebrity and should keep his handlers around him.

If he was still in Hollenbeck this wouldn't have happened to him. I think he let his guard down and didn't think this could happen to him. And I thought it was bad when Sugar Ray Leonard got his wallet stolen in Las Vegas.

Well at least he isn't boxing now and into promoting. But I know the people in Hollenbeck are shocked that he didn't practice more caution. My cousin used to spar with him in Hollenbeck.

The old saying " Don't forget where you came from". I hope Oscar remembers, and gets back on track. I know he doesn't want to go out like that. He trusted these people and didn't think they would do this.

Greenspan says "Nixon and Clinton" were smartest presidents he knew

In his new book," The Age of Turbulance, he stated those facts. I was very surprised to hear that. I might read the book. He had worked for every president except President Carter since appointed to his position.

Greenspan said that during the Clinton administration he was welcomed at the White House and went there every month for a meeting, and his input was welcomed. He said George Bush blamed him for his failed re-election.

I never thought I would read a book written by him, but now I am interested in hearing what he has to say. I hope the reviews are accurate.

IS RITA COSBY A HOT POTATO ??

It seems like the fellow journalists are afraid to touch Rita Cosby. I think they will be judged on guilt by association. They are tip toeing around the subject of the book she has written about Anna Nicole.

People might come to the conclusion they are not serious journalists. The book has not made number one yet. I for one have had my fill of Anna Nicole. She was the attraction, not Stern or Birkhead.

I could not get any work done, I was so into the newscasts. It is my opinion that Rita thought this would be a blockbuster, but it has been a bomb.

Mortgage Companies Now Going After Seniors.

Seniors are now the targets for mortgage companies. The phones are off the hook about reverse mortgages and home equity loans. I am very upset that these telemarketers are on the prowl.

In some states there has to be a lawyer present to oversee the documents. But not the case in all states. The represenative can just send papers in the mail for a signature.

Some of the older people may not have understood there might be a balloon payment years later.

Morning juice from Argentina and China

Do we not grow apples here in the U S now? I read the label and was infuriated. Are the farmers being subsidized not to grow apples so the big corporations can import and make huge profits? I am very dissapointed.

I KNEW IT WAS A SETUP

I knew something was wrong when I heard of O.J.'s arrest. These guys wanted to capitalize off the publicity of the book that Goldman was selling.

On the tape it sounded as if they were reading off a script. If I am a regular person, and it sounds fake to me, then the experts should not fall for the okey doke.

I don't know if these guys were wearing a wire or not, but they had O.J. if this was the real deal. I would like for them to take a lie detector test to see if they are telling the truth.

O J wanted a sting, and he got stung.

O J doesn't know he is the most hated man in the world. But he is his own worst enemy. Every time he opens his mouth, he puts his foot in it.

I think if he can get through this, he will finally get it. He will just keep a low profile, and not be all in your face. He is not smiling and looking cocky now.

Are celebrities going to botch the 2008 elections.?

I for one hope that the celebrities keep in the background. The people in middle America do not identify with celebrities.

I know that people think famous people should be seen and not heard. But they have a right to voice their opinions.

Oprah and Quincy Jones are friends, but Oprah is endorsing Obama and Quincy is endorsing Hillary.

I for one do not follow or pay any attention to endorsements or polls,so I know other people don't either. There are so many people running, we have not made up our minds yet.

A man dies in China after a three day marathon on the web

A man about 30 years old ,died at a cybercafe at a terminal. The paramedics could not revive him.

The hospital was quoted as saying "the amount of time he spent online might have triggered heart problems."

The Chinese government is cracking down on gaming sites to prevent tragedies such as this.

I am wondering if our government will monitor our young children who spend more time on games than studying.

Simpson & Goldman, Go Away !!!

When Simpson was arrested, I thought it was some sort of publicity stunt that had gone bad.

I thought he had done it to take away the thunder from Fred Goldman whose book has been released this week.

I for one do not want this event to overtake all news outlets.This will be fodder for all cable t v shows.This story will replace all very important news.

Now that we are over Anna Nicole, and Lindsay Lohan, here comes Goldman and Simpson. Enough already!!!

Greenspan "May Not Vote in 2008"

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan was quoted as saying "he may not vote in 2008".What has happened to him? What is his reasoning?

He was the chairman of the Fed for 18 years. He retired in 2006.Greenspan has just published a memoir criticizing President Bush and Congress.

With many politicians now bowing out of the 2008 races, I wonder how am I, the average person supposed to vote? We see politicians saddened about the state of affairs and dissolutions of their own political systems.

WONDER BREAD LEAVING CALIFORNIA

Wonder bread is closing it's stores in California.Interstate Bakeries announced they will be closing in October. Over 1300 jobs will be lost.

The statement was that with the ethnic mix here in California,people are eating less white bread.

Hey, what about the people with allergies? We can't eat those grain breads.We still eat Home Pride Bread!

Now if I want Wonder I will have to go to Las Vegas to get it or have someone visiting there bring me some back.

Well at least they will still operate the bakeries here that produce Twinkies and Dolly Madison cakes.

A Toy Pricing Conspiracy ?

It's mighty convenient that the controversy about the lead paint in toys from China comes at this time of the year.

The price of toys will be up this holiday season. The toy companies are blaming it on the subcontractors.

I bought a blouse at a store and the chemical smell was so bad that after a few washings, I threw it away.

I believe that materials are stored next to chemicals in the factories and on cargo ships.

I am preparing myself for the frenzy of safe toys that people are going to be fighting over in the stores this season.

Mexican Nursing Home For Me ??

There is estimated to be 40,000 to 80,000 American retirees living in Mexico in nursing homes. They are mostly in San Miguel de Allende or in the Chapala area.

Cost is a factor. In -home health services aides are 9 dollars an hour in Mexico compared to 19 dollars an hour in America.

Companions are 2 to 5 dollars per hour compared to 17 dollars per hour in America. The average rates are 550.00 per month for 24 hour nursing care, apt., and meals.

Mexico offers full medical coverage, including all medicines and insulin through their social security plan. It runs hospitals and clinics and Americans can join.

The Casa de Ancianos takes in foreigners as residents to subsidize Mexican patients. I guess more and more of us will have to look into this.

What's Up With Shaq??

Shaquille O'Neal is filing dor divorce after only five years of marriage. He is requesting his wife Shaunie Nelson give an accounting of all monies, stocks, funds, bonds and securities that she obtained during their five years of marriage.

They signed a cohabitation and a prenuption agreement before their marriage. Does Shaq have a reason to doubt his wife?

Is Organic Really Organic ??

I went shopping this past weekend to get my organic fruits and vegetables This was at a large chain store. I bought some strawberries and some blueberries.

When I bit into a strawberry, it tasted of some sanitation product. I don't know if it was an irrigation or sewage problem, but I will really be afraid to trust the organic label.

A company can say they do not use animal fertilizer on their products, but if they do not offer employees proper sanitation facilities, we will always have this problem.

Should we feel sorry for Senator Craig?

I have been noticing how the Republican will stand behind some of their own and sometimes not. Why didn't they support Senator Craig?

Is it because they saw the opportunity to replace him with someone else? Maybe the senator will now change parties to the Democratic Party.

When Imus was under fire, the only one that came to his rescue was Senator McClain.When a politician was on the Imus show, that was free publicity.They could push a project or hawk a book.

I think Imus gave Bernard and Sid a free rein and they are partly the ones who brought him down.

When did FEMA know about formaldehyde?

FEMA has agreed to refund monies paid to buy trailers.FEMA sold these trailers to the survivors of Katrina. Residents bought the trailers at a discount.About 120,000 were sold.

FEMA officials brushed aside field workers concerns about the formaldhyde.Residents were complaining they were ill from the fumes.After a congressional hearing, sales were halted.

GSA auctioned off used FEMA trailers. They are not covered in the buy back plan. A class action lawsuit has been filed in New orleans by 500 individuals.

Study by The Federal Trade Commission on Marketing to kids

The FTC has issued subpoenas to 44 food and beverage companies to gather information on how they are marketing to children.



The data will be collected for a study.The companies include McDonald's Corp,Proctor and Gamble Co., and Coca Cola Co.



I for one would like to see the results of this study because we are bombarded with ads that are geared directly to children.

Consumer Credit Cards, up to 75 percent interest in Mexico

The number of credit cards in usage in Mexico is 22 million.Walmart's Mexican stores will soon open it's own bank, and will give credit cards to people who earn only $182 dollars a month.

With Banamex, Mexico's largest bank, a card will be issued to persons who can't prove they have any income.