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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

It’s happening again. Honestly, it’s enough to make even the most sane just scream. Express Scripts, a mere middleman between pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies, has chosen to remove Walgreens from its network. This is impacting, and upsetting, thousands of customers. In fact, our own U.S. military service men and women are a large group who are affected. Tricare, coverage for our military, is a “client” of Express Scripts.

Isn’t it bad enough for our military? What are they thinking? What is this world coming to?

The sad part is, whenever you have a middleman, you know you’re getting the short end of the stick. They determine who or what is “in network,” and who or what is not. And, don’t for a moment think they pick the best from your point of view. We’re talking big money. Big money that does not have your best interests at heart. It’s the almighty dollar pure and simple.

So here’s a case where it is happening again, only this time Walgreens isn’t just taking it on the chin. Instead, they want you to know what’s happening – read Walgreens and Express Scripts

Then, be sure to make your voice heard. You can contact your local media, follow what’s happening on Walgreens on Facebook and add them via Walgreens on Twitter

Keep in mind, Walgreens is not taking this lightly, far from it. In the meantime, remember they have had (and continue to have) a great Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens that is definitely worth investigating, and even has a money back guarantee (because who knows, YOUR coverage may go up in smoke, too, of not now, someday).

It’s bad enough it’s also another election year, but when they start playing games with prescription drugs, and we add in a poor economy, scarce jobs, high unemployment, and an ever increasing baby boomer generation… who’s going to take what away from us next? Apathy is definitely not an option!

With or without your speakers on, this is incredible. By artist Ilana Yahav:

This was “suppose” to be sent out via email, but I thought what a wonderful gift for the world so here it is (and thank you Linda):

Breakfast at McDonald’s

This is a good story and is true, please read it all the way through until the end! (After the Story, there are some very interesting facts!):

I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree.

The last class I had to take was Sociology.

The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with.

Her last project of the term was called, ‘Smile.’

The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.

I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway. So, I thought this would be a piece of cake,

Literally.

Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald’s one crisp March morning.

It was just our way of sharing special playtime with our son.

We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. Read more…

Today I received this email from my sister and if you need a little me time, and are open to humor, here goes:

At the height of the gale, the harbourmaster radioed a coast guard and asked him to estimate the wind speed. He replied he was sorry, but he didn’t have a gauge. However, if it was any help, the wind had just blown his Land Rover off the cliff.
( Aberdeen Evening Express)

Commenting on a complaint from a Mr. Arthur Purdey about a large gas bill, a spokesman for North West Gas said, ‘We agree it was rather high for the time of year. It’s possible Mr. Purdey has been charged for the gas used up during the explosion that destroyed his house.’
(The Daily Telegraph)

Police reveal that a woman arrested for shoplifting had a whole salami in her underwear. When asked why, she said it was because she was missing her Italian boyfriend.
(The Manchester Evening News)

Irish police are being handicapped in a search for a stolen van, because they cannot issue a description. It’s a Special Branch vehicle and they don’t want the public to know what it looks like.
(The Guardian)

A young girl who was blown out to sea on a set of inflatable teeth was rescued by a man on an inflatable lobster. A coast guard spokesman commented, ‘This sort of thing is all too common’.
(The Times)

Don’t stop now… there’s more! Keep reading

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It’s amazing how very talented individuals are especially when it comes to designing and launching home-made rockets. Take a look at this shortened video:

To watch all the rocket action, all 16 minutes more or less, take a trip on over to ddeville. You’ll find lots of details and photographs. It’s action-packed fun