According to a report in the December issue of Pediatrics new guidelines have been recommended for doctors treating school-aged children for food allergies. Approximately one in 25 school-aged children have food allergies. As someone who has had food allergies since childhood I am glad that this is being addressed. School can be a dangerous place … Continue reading New Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in School Aged Children
ID10T: Not So Great Escapes
Heard this one of the local news (note the story isn't posted on their website). It seems that a couple of guys were doing to do their Christmas shopping in the parking lot of a local hospital or at least until the police intercepted them. One of the geniuses decided to make a run for … Continue reading ID10T: Not So Great Escapes
Not So Happy Meal
Santa Clara (CA) County has enacted a ban on restaurants including a toy with meals that are high in calories, fat, and/or salt. The reasoning of the Board of Supervisors is that they must protect children. Apparently, they believe that parents are unable to make decisions about what food their child eats. In my opinion … Continue reading Not So Happy Meal
Flashback: How to Tell You Are having a Bad Day
Note: Remember just because it is Monday your day could be worse. Originally posted 22 April 2008. A charter bus driver in the Seattle area decided to follow the turn by turn directions exactly. He ignored the large signs warning of low clearance. Oops. The driver was transporting members of Seattle area high school softball … Continue reading Flashback: How to Tell You Are having a Bad Day
ID10T Award: Way to Go Big D!
Well, the city of Dallas, Texas has certainly out done the winners of previous ID10T awards. It may be the ID10T winner of the year if not decade. A water main burst Monday night flooding the Dallas county's electrical system. As a result it took out the entire computer system for the city of Dallas. … Continue reading ID10T Award: Way to Go Big D!
Is Extreme Makeover Home Edition Too Extreme?
After the Extreme Makeover Build in Gainesville, Florida I begin hearing rumors about the show that trouble me. After doing some investigation I have been able to confirm one of the rumors. It seems that some recipients of the homes have lost their home because they cannot afford the mortgage, increased taxes and/or increased utilities … Continue reading Is Extreme Makeover Home Edition Too Extreme?
A Town That Makes A Difference
Like many of the towns on US-281 in central Texas Morgan Mill is just another small town that is easy to miss. However the recent actions of the residents of Morgan Mill are getting media attention. The town has rallied around one of its residents Brandi Todd who was the victim of a random act … Continue reading A Town That Makes A Difference
The Dee Zone 