http://rantingmaniac.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Venting for Points! en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:11:40 GMT 2010-01-03T17:11:40Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974141&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-illinois-new-laws-01-jan01,0,2937713.story So Illinois is now on the list of States where police can give you a hard time for texting while driving. Colorado . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:04:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974141&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Chris W. 2010-01-03T15:04:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973436&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace We were away on vacation for the first week of the new subscription period.  Unfortunately I didn't think of putting the newspaper on hold.  When we got back home, the newspaper insert pack . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:58:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973436&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-03T01:58:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973367&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Earlier I posted that I was having trouble with the year-end special bonus Borders Bucks.  I got the email coupon but the balance didn't update in my Borders Rewards account.  We took the coupon . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:32:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973367&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-03T00:32:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973357&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Kyleigh has been taking Amoxicillin since August for Kidney Reflux.  We have been filling this prescription at Wegmans because they offer free anti-biotics.  The prescription (and subsequent . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:16:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977973357&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-03T00:16:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972727&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace This is good   http://motherjones.com/mojo/2009/12/fiore-cartoon-year-review Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:04:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972727&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2010-01-02T15:04:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972670&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace I missed one.  How did you do? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/02/opinion/02collins.html?ref=opinion     Note: You have to be registered with the NY Times, but it is free. . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:18:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972670&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2010-01-02T14:18:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972660&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Okay Rush, now you've done it. Since you were taken to hospital in Hawaii with chest pains, I had to try to be nice. I did point out that you are overweight and smoke cigars, but other than that I tried . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:09:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972660&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Chris W. 2010-01-02T14:09:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972035&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace I have been using digital cameras for so long that I don't know where the cheapest store to develop a roll of film is any more!  Can anyone tell me where you think is the cheapest place to develop . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:33:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972035&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-02T03:33:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969473&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Just finished The Year the Dream Died - Revisiting 1968 in America by Jules Witcover, an excellent review of the events of that terrible year and their affect on many in my generation. Over . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:15:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969473&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2010-01-01T14:15:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971121&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Just want to say a quick Happy New Year to all my Gather friends! Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:02:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971121&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-01T06:02:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970647&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace As we ring in the new year and a new decade, it is often beneficial to look back at the past year/decade to learn from it. This way you can create a brighter future. Fox News did a poll on the . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:46:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970647&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-31T20:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970632&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace As a stockholder who was collectively gang raped by Wachovia and then Wells Fargo, I find this story heart warming. From Forbes Wells Fargo & Co.'s four top executives won't get cash bonuses . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:25:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970632&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2009-12-31T20:25:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970593&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace From Yahoo News WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government's Christmas Eve pledge of unlimited financial aid to mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is aimed at making sure the housing market doesn't . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:14:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970593&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2009-12-31T20:14:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970558&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace The movement has begun, a genuine attempt to preserve the sanctity of the sacrement of marriage in the USA.  The California 2010 Marriage Protection Act is moving toward the ballot, and possible . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:17:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970558&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Karl Leuba 2009-12-31T19:17:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969300&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Saw Up In The Air, a great film with George Clooney as a corporate hit man, who travels the country firing people. It made me think of the downsizing at AG Edwards, the first in the company’s . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:01:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969300&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace The Militant Moderate 2009-12-30T23:01:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968740&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Karl Rove and wife are divorcing after 23 years. My initial inclination was to say something snide, like I suppose that is a direct consequence of our national failure to pass defense of marriage legislation. . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:32:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968740&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Chris W. 2009-12-30T15:32:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968194&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace 1 pizza dough (canned or homemade) 1/4 C marinara sauce 3 oz mozzarella, thinly sliced 1/2 pink grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 6 fresh basil leaves salt and pepper to taste olive oil for . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:33:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968194&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Rachel D. 2009-12-30T05:33:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968166&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace I got "Milo and Otis" and "Benji Collection" because they have dogs and cats and I was told they were great kids' movies. But Kyleigh is not interested at all. She wasn't particularly excited when she . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:02:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968166&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T05:02:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968144&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace I recently bought the Merry Madagascar DVD.  But after I watched it, I wished I had not wasted my money.  It's not funny, and I don't like several parts of the storyline (I think some parts . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:42:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968144&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T04:42:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968095&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace 4 C stuffing 1 1/4 C water 4 Tbsp butter 2 C cooked broccoli cuts 2 C cubed cooked chicken or turkey 1 can cream of celery soup (I use cream of mushroom) 1/2 C milk 1 C shredded cheddar . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:57:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968095&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Rachel D. 2009-12-30T03:57:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968086&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace I am a Borders Rewards member and I got an email notifying that I earned $5 Borders Bucks earlier in December. I just never had time to use it.  Then a couple of days ago I got another email saying . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:49:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968086&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T03:49:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968084&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace 32 oz. hash brown potatoes (about 7 1/2 C) (if frozen, thaw them) 1 can french fried onions (2 2/3 C) 1 C peas 1 C shredded cheddar cheese 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cans cream of . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:46:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968084&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Rachel D. 2009-12-30T03:46:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968068&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Here's a list of scientists and people who have science heavily involved in their livelihoods.  Please review the list and think about it: are the people in this job area good, well intentioned, . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:28:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968068&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Chris W. 2009-12-30T03:28:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967981&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Thanks everyone for your views and comments, and I have reached the cash-out goal.  Sophie you are right!  There's no PayPal option for $10 but I got a CVS card.  I go there every week . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:34:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967981&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T01:34:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967960&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace This morning I had an appointment at 9 AM with the Urologist for Kyleigh.  Prior to the visit, the Urologist's office had asked for several test results and X-rays.  I called our primary pediatrician's . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:16:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967960&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T01:16:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967958&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace I recently had to replace my headlight bulbs, so I looked up the sales and deals.  I wanted to share with you a deal (if it works for your car).   Right now at Advance Auto Parts, the . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:12:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967958&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T01:12:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967873&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Given the latest airplane terrorist attempt, there is a new call for more Walk-Through Scanners in airports.  Many object to them, because they are a little too accurate in showing what is under . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:28:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967873&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Poliwonk USA 2009-12-29T23:28:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966633&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Yeah!  I currently have 614 points and I am only 11 points away from the $10 PayPal cash reward!  There are 3 more days to the end of year and I think I have a pretty good chance to be able . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:31:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966633&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-29T06:31:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966537&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace I was/am feeling pretty sick all day long and I had told myself that I would need to go to bed early today (and I still have to get up early tomorrow because we have an appointment with a kidney specialist . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:05:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966537&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-29T05:05:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966221&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace I developed a bad headache and nausea during the trip home last night and the symptoms didn't go away even though I took a few Tylenol. I feel crappy all day and it's not going away! I am just . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:25:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966221&grpId=3659174697253221&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-28T23:25:31Z