Our Loss...

Alyssa Elsman is pictured in an undated handout image from Portage Central High School in Portage, Mich.

The car, a 2009 Honda Accord, struck 23 pedestrians, killing Alyssa Elsman, an 18-year-old tourist from Michigan, law enforcement sources and city officials said. Elsman graduated from Portage Central High School in 2016, her former principal said.

"Alyssa was the type of person who seemed very shy and reserved when you first met her, but once you started talking to her you realized she was smart, funny and engaging," principal Eric Alburtus said in a statement. "She will be deeply missed by the staff and students here."

The statement said the school will have grief counselors available on Friday "to help any students and staff who need support in processing this loss.   [ ABCNews.com]

Daily...

Fur Elise...

Front...

This image tells it all. Look at the direction of the car's hood. Half of the car is on the pols that installed to protect against any such an attack. Let us not be fooled by this guy.

Snake...

The Burmese python is native to Southeast Asia. It was first discovered in the Everglades in the late 1970s and began appearing on water management district land in 2005 an invasive species biologist with the water management district.

The snakes were likely introduced after a significant release either accidental or intentional.

The Everglades, known as the river of grass, is a vast area with a climate perfect for the pythons to hide and thrive. There are no precise population figures, but there are believed to be thousands living in the ecosystem in Miami-Dade County.

A 2012 study by Virginia Tech University, Davidson College and the US Geological Survey found that pythons caused the populations of rabbits and foxes to vanish and the numbers of raccoons,  opossums and bobcats to drop by as much as 99% in the Everglades.

So these Asian things are taking over, killing other species jobs and existence.
It all fits with Trump war on Immigration.   Just a thought.  

Know-It-All...

Brain Drain...

Talk Talk...

Hot Wings...*

Novartis AG was sued by the US government, for the second time, for allegedly bribing physicians into increasing prescriptions of the company's drugs, coercing the doctors by taking them on outings to Hooters, fishing trips, and offering pricey fees for speaking engagements.

"Novartis corrupted the prescription drug dispensing process with multimillion-dollar 'incentive programs' that targeted doctors who, in exchange for illegal kickbacks, steered patients toward its drugs,". "Novartis reaped dramatically increased profits on these drugs, and Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health-care programs were left holding the bag." 

Novartis spokeswoman said they will defend themselves in court. The physician speaker programs targeted are an accepted practice in the industry. She argued that the rebates and discounts cited by the government in the Myfortic case are "a customary, appropriate and legal practice"

If Novartis loses, it would be another massive financial blow to the drug makers for illegal activity.  In September 2010, Novartis paid $422.5 million over paying kickbacks and illegally promoting drugs for unapproved uses.

The government must allow individuals and companies to import medication from trusted sources. Canada, etc. [70% cheaper than current] and will eliminate the reason for kick back or bribery of  physicians.            Just a thought.

Shut-Up...*

Makhzoomi called his uncle in Baghdad after getting on the plane. While he waited for takeoff, they chatted in Arabic about an event he'd attend: a dinner with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

During the conversation a lady was staring at him.

The political science student thought the woman might have been concerned with how loudly he spoke on the phone. He saw her abruptly leave the plane. And suddenly.

"One guy came with police officers within two minutes, and told me to get off the plane," he said.

"All I want is an apology," . "We as a people share one thing in common, and that is our dignity. If someone tries to take that away from us, we should fight but not with aggression, with knowledge and education. One must stand for his principle."
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Well, this guy's behavior has nothing to do with where his uncle lives, language he speaks,  ideology he holds or where he came from. It is about being polite, considerate to others who share a tight public space. No one wants your dignity and keep your aggression to yourself.
Just a thought.