Weblog

A recently released report from the Pew Internet & American Life Project (pdf) offers a snapshot of how much our world has been changed by the Internet. The report bases its findings on a survey of Americans asking how they interact with the social networks they’ve built with other individuals.

Two more weblogs have recently popped up on the Nevada political landscape.

Two items came up on my radar this week regarding the protection our seniors and families need from the dangers of identity theft and Internet fraud.

Last week, in an interview with KUNR’s Willie Albright, David discussed his candidacy and the importance of protecting Nevada’s quality of life.

I had occasion last night to attend the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Dinner. The evening was full of great entertainment and showcased some wonderful young people who are the future of our community.

Thanks go out tonight to the members of the State Pharmacy Board for their movement forward on the prescription drug importation program. Appreciation also to the legislators who showed their support at today’s hearing in Las Vegas. Thank you for hanging tough.

David formally announced his campaign yesterday, citing the need for strong, effective respresentation in Assembly District 24. Details in the full post.

As posted earlier, the program to reduce perscription costs by importing FDA-approved drugs from Canada is facing opposition in the form of a narrowly-crafted Attorney General’s opinion defining “FDA-approved” as pertaining to not just the compound of the drugs, but the packaging as well. Since the drugs are packaged differently in Canada, if this opinion is heeded by the state’s Pharmacy Board, it would halt the program’s implementation.

Happy New Year and the best to you and your family in 2006! Lisa and I took some time out from our holiday relaxing on New Year’s Eve to check out the flooding downtown. Photos after the jump.