Medicaid, Military Deaths, and Make Your Own Novel

Bob Hebert’s column in the New York Times details the Medicaid cuts in one of our poorest states, Mississippi, that included dramatic cuts in eligibility for seniors and the disabled. Medicaid cuts were also attempted by the Republican-controlled state legislature here in Missouri until there was a very loud public outcry. One thing I learned from this article is that Hayley Barbour is now the governor of Mississippi. This fact alone explains a lot of the lack of compassion being show by the conservatives.

Thomas E Ricks, a military reporter for the Washington Post, has a sad article on the death toll in Iraq entitled Sacrafice in the In-Box.

Another Washington Post story compares and contrasts the BushII and the Reagan presidencies (in light of Bush trying to wave the "I am the same as Reagan" flag this week.)

On the Lighter side

Hammin’ it up. A New York Times article details a new, shorter antenna that will allow ham radio operators to install antennas in smaller, compact areas. Watch out retirement villages in Florida!

You too can be an author in print. The Bookends store in Ridgewood, New Jersey is now offering print-on-demand service. You can get 10 copies of your work (up to 200 pages) in paperback form for only $150.00. Only, you say? Well, others charge anywhere from $400-700 just to layout one copy.