Cowboys flattened in Philly

The cowboys were absolutely humiliated in Philadelphia Sunday 44-6 this will be felt in Dallas for a long time mcnabb and Reid got their revenge on Owens I bet there will be changes in Dallas romo has a losing record in December is beat up bad collapsing in the shower after the game

Cowboys last chance

Cowboys have to beat the eagles today to make the playoffs cowboys were 13 and 3 last year this would be a step backwards plus they haven't won a playoff game in a long time

Worst holiday sales ever this year

Maybe that's good people will not be so materialistic and look at the things that count god family friends

Merry Christmas

Everyone have a blessed Christmas and a blessed new year

NEW YORKERS REJECT GOVERNORS BUDGER IN NEW POLL

56 percent to 26 percent new yorkers questioned in a poll oppose the new budget.Pattersons plan to raise taxes and fees by 4 billion dollars was the most unpopular part.The 121 billion dollar package is to close a 15 billion dollar deficit in the state budget.Whats your opinion on the budget.

IN GOD WE TRUST

Please write to governor Christine Gregoire about the anti religious plaque displayed in the capital building.


Governor Chris Gregoire
office of the governor
po box 40002
olympia,wa 98504-0002
phone360-902-4111
fax 360-753-4110
email http://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/default.asp

DID SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE GO TO FAR

The governor paterson skit was criticized by governor paterson and advocates for the blind.Paterson told reporters he can take a joke but he called the snl skit a third grade depiction of people and the way they look that could lead others to believe that disability goes hand in hand with an inability to run a goverment or business.I run the place i work in so i dont have to worry about being discriminated against paterson noted.The national federation for the blind considers the snl skit a attack on all blind americans.they also say he looks like hes disoriented and befuddled because of his blindness.I dont agree snl makes fun of everyone people with mental illness,retarded people deaf people hes portrayed befuddled because of past behavior by him

WINNING CURES EVERYTHING

Dallas beat the giants sunday 20 to 8 it was a great defensive game for both teams both quarterbacks were roughed up.The real fireworks were after the game with terrell owens interview.Terrell called the teams inner conflict a fabrication of the media.He said honestly i dont know where any of that stuff came from.When told Ed Werder first broke the story.Terrell told the media it was a lack of professionalism by werder.He also called him a dirty filthy liar.He was also asked about the fans booing him he said ask Ed werder.Wade philips jokingly added i think they kissed and made up.The cowboys control their own fate getting in the playoffs.

Cowboys need win bad this weekend

Cowboys have a big game against the giants Sunday.The cowboys need the win in order to have even a slight chance of making the playoffs.The cowboys are in turmoil with Owens acting out against his quarterback like he did in sanfransisco and Philly the giants don't want to lose two games in a row this late in the season this is a huge game for the cowboys that may have implications for years to come

School board candidate pleads guilty

Elmira ny December 10th David e stedge sr 43 of Hopkins street in Elmira pleaded guilty in Elmira city court to forcible touching a15 year old girl in his car in exchange for the plea prosecutors dropped 5 other charges stedge will now have to register as a sex offender he says he will appeal and he's 100 percent innocent

Monkey see monkey do

How Can we blame kids today for their criminal behavior when we have goverment officials who violate the law and actors musicians and parents who also show no respect

Good old days

Today I went to my moms house and my grandmothers brothers daughter came up and another of my moms friends came up and they were making all kinds of Italian cookies.they were looking at my gramas and her friends recipies from 60 years ago.they didn't measure in their recipies they said details like a pinch of this and handfull of flour they talked about how the Italian ladies would all bake together and share recipies name the recipe after the person like mrs rossi biscottis the men would play cards on the porch and they talked about how my greatgrandfather made wine inthe cellar during prohibition and in the depression many family members would move in together 11 were in the house at one point it was fun hearing them talk about the old days in a lot of ways they are better than today

Nothing

I have not written in my blog in a while because I'm boring Elmira is boring and I have had nothing to blog about sorry

THE TRUTH ABOUT WALMART

GO to this link and read the truth about walmart not what they want you to see http://wakeupwalmart.com

COWBOYS IN BIG TROUBLE

Jerry jones at the beginning of the season made it clear he wanted a superbowl win this year.Now the cowboys may not even make the playoffs.Jerry will go nuts if that happens.

ELMIRA JACKALS 10/24/08

TIOGA DOWNS CASINO

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women in north america and europe.Close to 200,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 in america.Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women in america behind lung cancer.The lifetime risk of a women getting breast cancer is 1 in 8.The risk of dying from breast cancer is much lower 1 in 28.Men are also at risk but much lower than women.The most important risk for breast cancer is age.Risk is also affected by the age a women begins her period younger age may increase her risk.Pregnacy later in life may increase her risk.Hormone replacement therapy may increase her risk.Family history increases her risk.

BOYS CANT AFFORD TOYS

Up at keuka lake people didnt see many boats or jetskis people having a lot of fun in the water.People couldnt afford it with gas prices so high this summer.People couldnt even drive up to the lake.I wonder if the holiday season will be bad this year for stores.Maybe people wont be able to afford a big christmas for their kids or even any christmas.Maybe stores will have to let go holiday help early and even let people go who worked places a long time.I know christmas has become very materialistic and the meaning has been lost.Maybe the bad economy will bring us back to the true meaning of christmas.

KEUKA LAKE TAXES

This is beautiful keuka lake the cottages were reassessed this year and taxes went way up.For people to afford these cottages they will have to rent them for a month out of the summer.

MY DOG RINGO

We got ringo in 1993 shes a beagle mix she just now is slowing down

EMPTY DOWNTOWN ELMIRA

All the stores have moved up to consumer square in horseheads.Like walmart,bestbuy,circuit city and the mall and movie theatre.Downtown elmira has become a ghost town.

RECEPTION AT ST ANTHONYS LAST MASS

PACMAN JONES ISNT WORTH THE DISTRACTION

Adam jones is causing the cowboys to be distracted from their goal of winning the superbowl.The cowboys already have the qb hurt the punter and another corner back hurt.Jones isnt even playing that good dallas has drafted two rookie corner backs and has newman.They bought more insurance getting a receiver from the lions.Let pacman go and get help dakkas will be better off.

CASHIER SUCKS

Ive been a cashier at walmart now three weeks.I dont like like it very much people are very rude ive noticed they are also very impatient.ID LIKE TO MOVE TO ANOTHER JOB AT WALMART BUT they say theres nothing available.My job specialist scott has been talking to my supervisor nate i hope to not be a cashier much longer

DIABETES

I have had diabetes for about a year now i take janumet i was taking byetta but didnt like giving myself the shots.These pictured are very important tools for diabetics i forget to test tho but i can tell when my sugar is high.I see my medical dr evert 4 months i see a specialist in diabetes twice a year.I have to be seen more often by a foot dr and eye dr because diabetes effects my sight and feet and organs.

IS PACMAN KILLING COWBOYS

Is the cowboys getting pacman jones killing the cowboys?The cowboys are very talented now they lost two in a row why

WEGMANS VS WALMART

I have worked as a cashier at both walmart and wegmans they have two different philosophies on training people.Walmart has a long orientation teaching you the job with computer based learning.You have to complete a certain number of computer courses before you start your job.Then they throw you right on the register and you have a person bagging for you for 3 days.Then you are expected to do the job.Wegmans has a orientation day then as a group you are trained on the cash register.They go over a training book and we practice with each other taking each other as customers.Then after a week we take real customers but we have a sign on our registers telling we are trainees.I like wegmans way a lot better.

JIM BROWN ON BEST DAMN

This clip was Jim brown on best damn sports show talking about his teammate Ernie davis who wasnt born in elmira but went to elmira free academy high school my hometown.

WAR WHATS IT GOOD FOR

When i was 18 i didnt want to sign up for selective service.My grandfather was mad at me he told me its a honor to service your country and your duty.Both my grandfathers served in wwII and i have other family in the army now.I guess if i want to enjoy freedom it is my duty if called to serve my country.

MCCAIN REPORT CARD

Mccain wants to make across the board cuts in programs except in veteran programs and a few other vital programs.According to veteran report card groups Mccain gets a D on his support of veteran programs.Obama received a B. Mccain is disabled in a way from war injuries.This was suggested by a person who commented on my post.True there is a lot of fraud in these programs people want money for nothing and put the burden on other people.Mccain has a lot of money and can afford the best medical programs.A person like me taking a lot of medicines feels a pinch on his pocket.At walmart i have to fill out a accommadation packet and have dr note to affirm the diagnosis.

CINDY MCcAIN

The McCains are getting desperate i think talking about Obama not supporting the troops.I dont believe we should be in this war but i do believe we should fully support the troops.Do you people think Palin is hurting or helping Mccain.Do you think Tina fey playing Palin had any effect?

DEBATE 10/7/08

Tell me if im wrong but i think McCain was saying he wants to cut entilments like ssd and ssi and food stamps and welfare.Many people really need those programs He said he dosent wanna cut veterans programs i dont feel thats fair.McCain seems very stiff like a puppet to me and a big phony what do you guys think.

CASHIER

walmart orientation

INTERVIEW AT WALMART

Walmarts interview process is stricter than most.Three people from management interview you and take notes about you.The questions asked arent the normal questions like tell us about yourself or where do you wanna be in 10 years.The questions are prewritten they ask about naming different times in the past about work experiences example tell me a time you helped a customer without being asked.After the first interview the management goes in a room and talks about you getting the job.Then if you get past the first interview more form questions about previous work experience.These questions are more about safety and rules.Then they extend you a job offer and ask if you will submit to a drug test and background check.The drug test is very strict once you are at the place you cant leave the place until you do the test.You get to drink no more than 2 bottles of water all the water is turned off in the bathroom and you have to empty your pockets before the test.

SORRY

Sorry i havent posted anything lately but i was offered a job as a cashier at walmart its been stressful im just learning and have made a lot of mistakes my job coach from capabilities scott is a big help.I dont know what id do without capabilities and vesid they are great at help disabled people be successful at working

JOELS KIDS

One of the most inspirational players to play for the Baltimore Orioles organization.After finishing the 1997 baseball season with the shorebirds Joel began his brave and valiant battle with colon cancer.On september 30th 1998 Joel passed away at age 22.In the fall of 1999 the frederick keys created the Joel A Stevens memorial fund.The fund is to benefit children with serious illnesses or bereavement due to the death of a parent or sibling.Tax-deductable contributions by business or individuals are accepted in any amount at any time.
community foundation of frederick county
312 east church street
frederick maryland 21701
with joels kids in the memo line

http://www.cffredco.org

email bfreund@frederickkeys.com

phone 301-695-7660

McCAIN CLOSING GAP IN NY

In june Obama led Mccain by 18 points.He led the race 51-33 in percentage ponts.In july the lead decreased to 13 august decreased the lead to 8.Now 7 weeks till the election the race is down to only 5 percentage points.The poll done today was by siena college.
On six questions concerning current events economy,iraq,terrorism,healthcare,americas position in the world and education.Voters believed Obama would do a better job on four of them.
On six attributes voters look for in choosing a canadate :compassion,patriotism,intelligence,experience,integrity and leadership.NY voters give the edge to MCcain in four of them.
NY has long been regarded as a safe state for the democrats.

JOSH PALMER, JOEL STEVENS, ERNIE DAVIS

3 charities started in elmira ny that do good for people all over

I WONDER WHY

I WONDER WHY

A baby is born with a hole in its heart

Some people develop cancer

People cant get along

People who want to get married cant find a mate and people who dont want to be married cant get out of their marriages

A parent would kill their children

When we get old we revert back to childhood

Boys will be boys

When a guy has sex hes a stud when a girl has sex shes a slut

Girls like tall guys

A woman would sell her virginity on the internet

I wonder a lot of other things like why isnt life fair if their is a god i guess we can just hope for the best because we cant change the past we dont know the future

LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE IN ELMIRA NY

In early august legionnaires disease was found in elmira at the flannery apartments on elmira southside.Two people died and more were hospitalized.The disease is causing legal drama in elmira that wont end soon.

Legionnaires disease first named in 1976 when 1000s of american legionnaires gathered to celebrate the american bicentenial.100s of them became sick 34 died symptoms were like pneumonia.Most often people develop the disease after they inhale bacteria called legionella that flourish in large air conditioning systems,showers whirlpools,and even potting soil.Its unknown why some people become sick and some dont but the elderly and people with weak immune systems are at most risk.Most of the time antibiotics can cure it but some people continue to experience problems after treatment.

CANCER CHARITIES

Today everybodies lives have in some way been touched by cancer.In the elmira new york area there are a lot of cancer charity funds.The most famous is Ernie davis.Ernie davis played for syracuse university and won the heisman trophy.He was drafted by the cleavland browns.Every year in elmira ny the have the Ernie davis award given to the best football player in the area.In elmira is also the Ernie davis community center helping kids all the time.Elmira also had Joel stevens played football for elmira notre dame and was drafted in baseball by baltimore.He died of colon cancer.There is a Joel stevens award elmira notre dame gives out and a memorial golf charity tournament every year in elmira.The tournament is so popular there is a waiting list now.In mansfield pa there is a baseball tournament held for Joel stevens charity.Many baltimore players come and participate.Josh palmer was diagnosed with hodgkins disease in college.He is a survivor and holds a charity basketball tournament every year around christmas.Elmira holds many race for the cure events.Elmira is a caring charitable place.

jpalmerfund@yahoo.com

607-734-0704

ernie davis community center
362 e.5th street
elmira,ny 14901

for joel steven questions email john@nysaf.com

FRIENDS-INDEED

Goes by the slogan a friend in need is a friend indeed.A program like compeer true friends you can talk to about anything.They will go the extra mile help you out with daily assistance in life.Steve has been a teachers aid for years can help get g.e.d. or college help.call steve at 607-732-2658 for more info located in elmira ny only

METHODOLOGY FOR NAMI GRADING THE STATES 2006

THREE LANDMARK STUDIES GUIDE THE REPORT

1) The U.S. surgeon generals report on mental health(1999)

2) The report of the presidents new freedom commision on mental health

3) Improving the quality of health care for mental and substance abuse conditions by the national academy of science (2005)


Each states progress towards a proven cost-effective system of mental health care is indicated by a letter grade(a,b,c,d,f) each grade is calculated in part by 39 specific criteria organized in four categories

-infrastructure

-information access

-servives

-recovery support

GRADE DISTRIBUTION

A-0
B-5
C-17
D-19
F-8
UNDECIDED 2 including new york

idaho,illinois,iowa,kansas,kentucky,montana,north dakota,south dakota all received F

This report is not good it shows the serious lack of support for mental health consumers

PETA IS PITIFUL

Peta took out an add in the magazine dog facy.They offered a free pet bag and they sent people that responded pet body bags.Dog fancy magazine had nothing to do with it and they ripped peta for doing it.The malcolm x attitude by any means necessary doesnt work.They can use their money and time in more constructive ways.Peta is a bunch of extremists that do more harm than good.

BLESSED SACRAMENTS CHURCH FESTIVAL

For the first 50 years of the festival it was held at St Anthonys church and called ST Anthonys festival the grounds were off college ave and park place in elmira ny.The 51st year of the festival it was called blessed sacrament festival.This year the 52nd year it is called the blessed sacrament festival and held at st peter and pauls church.Across from ST Joes hospital in elmira ny.Its one of the best festivals in town.They have the best food pizza frete,cavatellis,salt potatoes,pizza,sausage sandwitch and much more.They have adult games and childrens games icecream beer everything its a great time.

CAPABILITIES

1149 SULLIVAN STREET

ELMIRA,NEW YORK 14901

SESJOBS@STNY.RR.COM

SOCIAL CONNECTION

The social connection on 454 w church st elmira ny.Its a fun place to make friends.They have a pool table,internet,tv.You can wash and dry your clothes for 50 cents.Soda and coffee 50 cents.First cup of coffee free come in sign up and become a member today.

OVERCOMING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS

Stigma begins by labeling someone.Stigma by definition is a mark of disgrace and shame.Stigma has 4 components:

-Labeling someone with a condition

-stereotyping people with that condition

-Creating a superior us group and a devalued them group resulting in loss of status in the community

-Discriminating against someone on the basis of their labor

A diagnosis is a label a label can offer reassurance that your condition has a medical cause and can steer you towards treatment labels arent all negative and dont all result in a stigma many illnesses today are gaining acceptance and empathy,like breast cancer today people talk about it and hold benefits for survivors advocates wear wrist bands and ribbons.People with breast cancer would never be ridiculed by people with mental illness still face ridicule.

Why does stigma of mental illness continue?
mental illness suggests its not a medical or physical illnessTo some mental refers to a problem caused by your own choices and actions.People may blame you and think its all in your head.People may think people with mental illness are weak or lazy they should just get over it.

In reality mental illness has very complex causes a mix of genetics,biology and life experiences,most of them are beyond your control.

Some mental health conditions have more stigma attached then others like schizophrenia has more stigma compared to depression.

Harmful effects of stigma

-pretending nothing is wrong

-refusing treatment

-rejection by family and friends

-difficulty finding housing or a job

Coping with stigma

-get treatment

-surround yourself with supportive people

-dont equate yourself with your illness

-share your own experience

-monitor the media

join a advocacy group