Monday, November 28, 2011
Weight Gain 5000
I only gained a measly three pounds over Thanksgiving this year. What gives? I used to be able to put on the tonnage and let it metabolize while watching football all weekend. Guess I'm slowing down. Man, getting old sucks. Rabble-B
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
El Camino
Yeah, that's right, the car your creepy, jailbird uncle rolls up onto your lawn in everytime he is released from county. Of course he has to go to grandma's house to pick it up first because she's the only one left in the family talking to him, which is all the more strange that he's at your house now...
Well, since Monsanto didn't send a hit man to my house last night I can tell you about El Camino the new Black Keys record coming out on Dec. 2nd. All I've heard so far is the single Lonely Boy but if it's any indication of the rest of the record I'll be rollin' down to Amoeba the day it's released.
I finally figured out how to link YouTube videos to my blog so check out the video for Lonely Boy it's awesome, the dude kills it! Unrabble-B
Well, since Monsanto didn't send a hit man to my house last night I can tell you about El Camino the new Black Keys record coming out on Dec. 2nd. All I've heard so far is the single Lonely Boy but if it's any indication of the rest of the record I'll be rollin' down to Amoeba the day it's released.
I finally figured out how to link YouTube videos to my blog so check out the video for Lonely Boy it's awesome, the dude kills it! Unrabble-B
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Iron Man, not so much
This kind of thing should happen more often. Last story I read of companies trying to push their drugs for unapproved uses was for schizophrenic medication. I can't remember what company it was but they were telling doctors to prescribe their drugs for all sorts of unrelated ailments, like Alzheimer's and arthritis. Fuck that! If you're smart enough to develop a drug that helps schizophrenics you should be smart enough to realize that (much like my blog) you're audience is very limited and therefore you're only going to make so much money. Of course drug companies invest untold amounts of capital into r&d for plenty of products that never make it to market. They have to make up the difference somewhere, and of course greed (which we're all prone to) rears it's ugly, wart riddled, pussy blister ridden head too... So they push their drugs on people that don't need them and push doctors into prescribing them for unapproved uses. That is fucking despicable. You're screwing with life and well being here, not hiding your younger brother's favorite Lego spaceship, though you'd probably do that too if it made you money.
Aaaaannnnnyyyyway, below is the most recent incarnation if this story except this time Merck is shelling out almost A BILLION DOLLARS! in a settlement with the federal government. Good. Suck it Merck! Now if we can figure out how to bring down Monsanto we'd be in business. They'll probably send a hit man to my house for writing this so if I don't post anything the next few days call the authorities. Rabble-B
Merck had previously disclosed to investors the anticipated $950 million charge ahead of the government announcement. Merck said the settlement does not constitute an admission of any liability or wrongdoing.
The FDA approved Vioxx in 1999, but the government did not initially approve the drug for use in rheumatoid arthritis. That meant doctors could write prescriptions for Vioxx for rheumatoid arthritis patients, but Merck could not promote the drug for that use. The Justice Department said Merck promoted Vioxx for rheumatoid arthritis for three years and continued to do so after getting an FDA warning letter in 2001. The drug was approved as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in April 2002.
Merck stopped selling Vioxx in 2004 after evidence showed the drug doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke. In 2007, the company paid $4.85 billion to settle around 50,000 Vioxx-related lawsuits.
The government will get $426.4 million from the new settlement, and $202 million will be distributed to state Medicaid programs for 43 states and the District of Columbia.
Aaaaannnnnyyyyway, below is the most recent incarnation if this story except this time Merck is shelling out almost A BILLION DOLLARS! in a settlement with the federal government. Good. Suck it Merck! Now if we can figure out how to bring down Monsanto we'd be in business. They'll probably send a hit man to my house for writing this so if I don't post anything the next few days call the authorities. Rabble-B
Merck & Co will pay roughly $950 million to settle criminal and civil charges that it promoted the painkiller drug Vioxx for an unapproved use, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.
The fine will conclude a long-running investigation into Merck's promotion of the drug, which was withdrawn from the market in September 2004. The Justice Department had alleged that Merck promoted the drug for treating rheumatoid arthritis before it had been approved for that condition by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA approved Vioxx in 1999, but the government did not initially approve the drug for use in rheumatoid arthritis. That meant doctors could write prescriptions for Vioxx for rheumatoid arthritis patients, but Merck could not promote the drug for that use. The Justice Department said Merck promoted Vioxx for rheumatoid arthritis for three years and continued to do so after getting an FDA warning letter in 2001. The drug was approved as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in April 2002.
Merck stopped selling Vioxx in 2004 after evidence showed the drug doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke. In 2007, the company paid $4.85 billion to settle around 50,000 Vioxx-related lawsuits.
The government will get $426.4 million from the new settlement, and $202 million will be distributed to state Medicaid programs for 43 states and the District of Columbia.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Tis the Season of Giving
But before you donate any money go to Charity Navigator and make sure that your chosen charity is legit.
I have a child named Steven in Ecuador I give money to through Children International. From the letters he writes me it sounds like Steven lives a better life than I do in some ways (my grandma does not live in the countryside and have horses for me to come ride whenever I want). He tells me the same things and draws me the same pictures every couple months...
Anyway, I'm sure Steven is real and gets some of the money I give him but more importantly (for this rabble anyway) is the CEO of Children International, James Cook, makes $436,000 dollars a year. Yeah, that's right, almost half a fucking million dollars a year. Seriously? You work for a charity, you should earn a living wage, like lets generously say $75K? That's plenty to live a great life anywhere in the US. $436K amounts to robbing Steven and me at gunpoint. Thanks a lot Jimmy! Happy Thanksgiving, dick. Rabble-B
I have a child named Steven in Ecuador I give money to through Children International. From the letters he writes me it sounds like Steven lives a better life than I do in some ways (my grandma does not live in the countryside and have horses for me to come ride whenever I want). He tells me the same things and draws me the same pictures every couple months...
Anyway, I'm sure Steven is real and gets some of the money I give him but more importantly (for this rabble anyway) is the CEO of Children International, James Cook, makes $436,000 dollars a year. Yeah, that's right, almost half a fucking million dollars a year. Seriously? You work for a charity, you should earn a living wage, like lets generously say $75K? That's plenty to live a great life anywhere in the US. $436K amounts to robbing Steven and me at gunpoint. Thanks a lot Jimmy! Happy Thanksgiving, dick. Rabble-B
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Germany or Florida?
Remember Loveline, when Dr. Drew and Adam Corolla played the game Germany or Florida. Someone would call in with a bizzare-o story that was almost unbelievable. They had to pick which of the two places the story took place.
They were right you know. Every time you think you've heard an utterly insane story you can find something more mind melting from either Germany or Florida. Well, if you guessed Florida for this one you'd be correct... Rabble-B
Miami Gardens Police via NBC Miami
According to police, the victim saw Morris in May and was injected in her buttocks with a substance consisting of cement, "Fix a Flat," mineral oil and super glue.
The amateur incision was then sealed with super glue, police said. The victim was later hospitalized with a serious medical condition as a result of the injections.
Morris, who police say is a man but appears to look like a woman and sports an apparently enhanced rear herself in arrest photos, was being held on $7,500 bond. it was unknown whether she has an attorney.
Police believe there may be other victims of Morris who may be afraid to come forward. They said the victims haven't done anything illegal and shouldn't be afraid to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call Miami Gardens Police at 305-474-1420.
They were right you know. Every time you think you've heard an utterly insane story you can find something more mind melting from either Germany or Florida. Well, if you guessed Florida for this one you'd be correct... Rabble-B
Oneal Morris, accused of practicing medicine without a license.
A Miami Gardens transgender woman is facing charges of practicing medicine without a license after police say she injected a patient's rear with everything but the kitchen sink in an illegal cosmetic surgery procedure.
Oneal Ron Morris, 30, was arrested Friday after an investigation by Miami Gardens Police and the Florida Department of Health. According to police, the victim saw Morris in May and was injected in her buttocks with a substance consisting of cement, "Fix a Flat," mineral oil and super glue.
The amateur incision was then sealed with super glue, police said. The victim was later hospitalized with a serious medical condition as a result of the injections.
Morris, who police say is a man but appears to look like a woman and sports an apparently enhanced rear herself in arrest photos, was being held on $7,500 bond. it was unknown whether she has an attorney.
Police believe there may be other victims of Morris who may be afraid to come forward. They said the victims haven't done anything illegal and shouldn't be afraid to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call Miami Gardens Police at 305-474-1420.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What About McDougals?
The world is full of bad corporations that lie, cheat and steal. They spend billions lobbying for deregulation, treat their employees and customers like shit all for the true god of commerce, money.
Well, McDonald's isn't one of them. Aside the rare Egg McMuffin, I don't eat there or really recommend anyone do so. I mean, come on, the food is kind of gross and really bad for you.
But! You can't hate them as a corporation. The Ronald McDonald House has done more for children with disabilities than any other entity I can think of. And they're showing corporate responsibility in the following article by dropping a supplier that abuses animals. That has to be an enormous blow to the vendor and make them clean up their act, or go out of business.
It'd be nice to see other businesses flex their dollar muscles for good instead of greed. Unrabble-B
McDonald's drops egg supplier after animal cruelty footage
(Warning: Video contains graphic images of animal cruelty. Watch with caution.)
"McDonald's expects all of our suppliers to meet our stringent requirements for delivering high quality food prepared in a humane and responsible manner," McDonald's Vice President of Sustainability Bob Langert, said in the statement.
The hidden-camera footage shows hens being crammed into wire cages, workers burning the beaks of young chicks without pain killers, live chicks thrown into plastic bags and workers tormenting the animals.
The president and owner of Sparboe issued a letter on the website saying they are launching an internal investigation and management changes have taken place. They said they have identified four employees involved in the activities, and they have been terminated. MFA urged the McDonald's Corporation to end its use of eggs from hens in battery cages, and according to their website, there are no federal laws that provide protection for the birds at the factory farm or during slaughter.
Mercy For Animals is a national non-profit organization that works toward preventing cruelty to farm animals.
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Well, McDonald's isn't one of them. Aside the rare Egg McMuffin, I don't eat there or really recommend anyone do so. I mean, come on, the food is kind of gross and really bad for you.
But! You can't hate them as a corporation. The Ronald McDonald House has done more for children with disabilities than any other entity I can think of. And they're showing corporate responsibility in the following article by dropping a supplier that abuses animals. That has to be an enormous blow to the vendor and make them clean up their act, or go out of business.
It'd be nice to see other businesses flex their dollar muscles for good instead of greed. Unrabble-B
McDonald's drops egg supplier after animal cruelty footage
McDonald's will be looking for a new egg supplier for their McMuffins after Mercy For Animals released footage from an undercover investigation of animal cruelty at Sparboe Egg Farms, one of their suppliers.
After viewing the footage, McDonald's said in an issued statement that they would no longer be accepting their eggs from Spargoe, and said "the behavior on tape is disturbing and completely unacceptable."(Warning: Video contains graphic images of animal cruelty. Watch with caution.)
"McDonald's expects all of our suppliers to meet our stringent requirements for delivering high quality food prepared in a humane and responsible manner," McDonald's Vice President of Sustainability Bob Langert, said in the statement.
The hidden-camera footage shows hens being crammed into wire cages, workers burning the beaks of young chicks without pain killers, live chicks thrown into plastic bags and workers tormenting the animals.
Mercy For Animals is a national non-profit organization that works toward preventing cruelty to farm animals.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Television of Saints
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