Black Gold

Painfully enough, today the price of a barrel of oil topped out at a whopping price of $132.00. When is it ever going to stop. If you have any part in the oil trade, then your as good as Gold! For an example; Have you ever heard of a man named"Boone Pickens," He is an oil Tycoon and an Oklahoma State University Alumni. Today, this man donated $100million dollars to the University. When just three years ago he donated $178million. Now Mr. Pickens is definately showing his wealth from this black gold that seems to be getting more costly everday. If these people in the oil trade are getting that rich, then I don't think it will hurt them to let up on our pocket books just a little! If there is going to be any giving back, then let's see it at the PUMP!!!

American Idol

So now we are down to the wire. Tonight David Archuletta gave the perfomance of a life time, he sang his little heart out. He took the stage, and sang like he was already the star. I think that David Archuletta has this one in the bag. David Cook will get a record deal no matter what. But as for Archuletta, he deserves the "American Idol" title. Both David's are superstars!! Good Luck to both of you!!!

American Idols

"The Boy Wonder" delivers a double blow tonight. Both performances were outstanding. At the age of only 17, David Archuletta, is on his way to stardom. He has shown with each performance that he has style and class. Most of all , he has soul. In my opinion, Jason Castro gave his last perfomance tonight on American Idol. As for David C. and Syesha , they better be on their best game. My vote goes to David Archuletta!

PRESCRIPTION ADDICTION

In 2006, the National Institute For Drug Abuse conducted a survey of prescription drug use and results showed that 16.2 million americans age 12 and older had taken prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives for non medical purposes, at least once in the year prior to the survey.
In my opinion, this is a heartbreaking statistic, but yet a reality. Changes need to be made... even 1 life is worth saving!
Changes to help prevent drug use and abuse among pre-teens, teens, and even young adults require a strong family connection and support network, reframing from negativety, developing positive interaction techniches with the focus on the present not the past.
EDUCATION on ADDICTION and RECOVERY is the 'key' for all members involved, and the desire to help set boundaries for the 'addict' without enabling previous behavior and choices.
The problem with addtion is that it's not just confined to the addict only, become aware and educate yourself.

WORRY.....LOOKS AROUND
SORRY......LOOKS BACK
FAITH.....LOOKS AHEAD AND NEVERS GIVES UP