Thanks to the moms at Work It: A Blog for Working Moms for sharing ways to help with flood relief in the Midwest. Iowa Governor Chet Culver recently told CNN that flood-water damage is an estimated $10 billion — yes, billion with a B. Not only is that figure a premature guess, it does not include damage in Illinois or Missouri.
Here are a few ways to help:
And as stated on Work It, "I’m sure on the ground volunteers are much needed, but close-proximity is essential. So give online if you can."
So much useless news, so little time:
There’s a lot going on in the news, here’s what is catching my eye:
Wow, lots to report on today:
- Manilow sparks political feud with TV show (Seriously? Barry canceled his performance because he doesn’t want to be interviewed by conservative Elizabeth Hasselbeck? Barry, if you are so passionate about your political views, go on the show and represent them. Backing out is cowardly.)
- Emmy "Sopranos" send-off ranks as ratings dud (It was not a memorable event for me. Highlights were James Spader’s and Tina Fey’s acceptance speeches, Steve Carrell’s "victory celebration," the first award for Interactive television, Rainn Wilson rapping with Kanye West, and anything with the Sopranos.)
- Simpson jailed as "flight risk" amid media frenzy (This man is unbelievable.)
- I Am My Own Mom: Judy Kuhn, Once a Cosette, Will Play "Fantine" in "Les Miz" (Wow, that is pretty cool. One of my favorites.)
- Where Aren’t They Now: "’Grease’: You’re the One that I Want" Hopefuls Fill Stages (If you were a fan of the reality show, here’s an update of some of the fan favorites.)
In remembrance of those who died and in honor of those who continue to serve…
I’m catching up on work and life after vacation, so all you get is LTV Headlines:
… but then there would be no Laptop Television! This is blasphemy! 
Check out this Reuters story telling sleepy Americans to stop spending the late-night hours in front of the tube and the Internet. Then put yourself in my shoes… late night is the *only time* I actually have to sit on the couch and watch TV. Yes, I also am working and doing laundry and washing dishes and blogging and online shopping…
Here are the headlines keeping my attention:
So many headlines, so little time:
Here’s the news and events catching my eye:
Just trying to squeeze in some television between mothering, working and crashing.
