I learned a very valuable lesson yesterday, one that still has me steaming! I used a debit card to purchase $15 worth of gas at a Shell station. What I didn’t know was they would “freeze” $90 on my checking account! I didn’t have that much in my account, so now I have a $35 [...]
Entries from July 2008
gas + debit card= disaster!
July 11th, 2008 · No Comments · My Opinion
Tags: fee·gas·overdraft·station
Recognize the Symptoms of Appendicitis
July 9th, 2008 · No Comments · Health
from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix when bacteria multiplies, usually caused by the opening of the appendix being blocked or a gastrointestinal viral infection. If left untreated, it can rupture and even result in death. Appendicitis is considered a medical emergency, so it’s important [...]
Tags: abdomen·Appendicitis·appendix·pain·Symptoms
poison ivy
July 8th, 2008 · No Comments · General
Poison ivy, poison oak, and sumac all have a resin called urusiol which causes the bumps, blisters and itching after you’ve touched it or brushed against it. You need to learn to recognize these plants. Poison ivy is a vine that grows on the East Coast, Midwest and South. In the North and West it’s [...]
Tags: poison ivy·poison oak·sumac


