How easy is it to buy a vial of Chloroform?

I have been following that story about the missing two year old, Caylee Anthony on the CNN-Headline News cable channel.

I prefer to watch for updates on The Nancy Grace Show (an evening segment on Headline News hosted by Nancy Grace: a lawyer/ journalist known for her fearless probing for the truth hidden behind all the crap). I sometimes watch Jane Velez-Mitchell: her show is alright too.

The part where viewers call into the show with their theories and questions on the case, is where I go for a bag of Cheetos from the kitchen and make myself comfortable infront of the TV set. (I live for this Sherlock shit!!)

I knew from the beginning (like alot of you, I am sure) that the 2 year old was already dead; and that the grandparents, having figured that out, busied themselves with this elaborate cover-up to prevent another family loss: in the form of their daughter being sent to the electric chair.

Thanks to media coverage, the viewers were kept informed about:

1. evidence in the tot mom's car (ie. traces of chloroform and hair matching Caylee's)


2. evidence of web searches found on the mom's computer (ie. "how to break a neck" and "the effects of chloroform").

However there is one "burning" question that I have. A question that none of the callers to the show have thought of asking....and heeere's my burning question!

"If traces of chloroform were found...er... and there is a likelihood that the drug caused the baby's death, however unintended. If the tot's mom, indeed, conducted that web search for chloroform...er, could someone educate me on how easy it would be for someone to even get their hands on a sufficient enough dose of that drug to do the criminal deed?"

Is chloroform an OTC drug that one can easily buy at the nearest Walgreen store? Or would it be more likely that having a mother who is a nurse by profession (Cindy Anthony), the tot's mom would have easier access to the drug than the "Average Joe"? HMMMM....

I think this question/ theory is relevant to the case and investigators might be overlooking this possibility. So all who might be reading this (and might per chance have telephone access to the Nancy Grace show) please be a kind-heart and call in on behalf of Windies Perspective!

Be sure to start off the conversation with this very provocative question: "How easy is it to buy a vial of Chloroform?"

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Parenthood Today- A Caribbean Experience

Parenthood is a burden- and it has become increasingly so due to the financial and moral melt downs of recent times. I mean, who wants the stress of wondering if your child has been kidnapped or brutalised when you don't see or hear from them after an hour: now that is too much stress!!

For those like myself who have taken this bold step (I am Mom to 2 young children): there are numerous personal sacrifices that one has to accept as the norm. The more annoying ones that come to mind are the sacrifices to: friendship; social/love life; oral and physical hygeine.

However with all of this annoyance, I take up my mandate as a parent with vim and vigor. And I strive to be responsible and protective of my young charges. In addition, I am careful not to influence other people's thoughts on the topic with the typical shoulder shrugs, eyeball roll, and mellodramatic diatribe when colleagues often ask me, "How is it?" or "What's it like".

In my experience-speculating if one should or shouldn't make that move is nothing compared to the shock of finding out you actually are...and then dealing with a new life and soul...very humbling!

Do I recommend parenthood?

I won't say yes and I won't say no. If you have to think too much about it- then don't...life is too precious to be destroyed by, careless...senseless...self-centered parents. WHO THE CAP FIT...LET THEM WEAR IT!!! (Words of wisdom there from the late, great Bob Marley).
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A Trip to Serenity Park

A one-day trip in Jamaica need not be expensive. I have found that in hard financial times like these, excursions have become necessary to maintaining sanity. So...I try to find the money!

Okay. I set a plan to go to this place: Serenity Park, which is a safari of sorts (it does not have a variety of animals so I don't call it a zoo). I guess you could say it's like America's Busch Gardens, but smaller.

Serenity Park is located about 38 kilometers from Kingston, St. Andrew; and the quickest way to get to it from there is by using the Spanish Town toll road, getting off the toll road at the Spanish Town round-a-bout, and then taking a left on to the Old Harbour main road. The Park is located in the heart of Bushy Park- a Clarendon town reknown for chicken farming.

If you are a person that lives a "hand to mouth" existence like myself, you would have to make a very special effort to put aside some money for these occasions: I normally give my Mom the money to hold until I am ready...because I trust her more than I trust myself!

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AVERAGE 1-DAY THRILL-SEEKER COSTS IN JA.: (prices quoted in J.dollars)

-To rent a car *****************$8,000-$13,000 (price varies depending on distance)

-Gasoline/petrol ************** $2,000 (is sufficient to take u wherever, and back)

-Toll plaza fees *************** $ 500 (both ways)

-Cash to spend on food & entertainment $2,500

• TOTAL Cash TO SET ASIDE for this excursion= approx. $18,000JMD/ $280USD.

Serenity Park is known to Jamaicans as an inexpensive and dependable family-friendly retreat, not too far out of town. It is a location of varied experiences that provides enough fun for all. The entry fee of $250JMD allows you to take a peep into this wonderland, meet other patrons, and pet a couple exotic animals.

If you crave more experiences...well you have to pay for them! For example: $200JMD will get you a small boat to sail out onto the lake; going fishing is at a cost of $100/fish. An additional $300JMD is charged for getting one fish cooked...and bear in mind, you are not allowed to fish and take your "catch" home: you have to eat your "catch" on the premises.

I had no problem finding Serenity Park because this was my fourth visit, but I mused to myself that any one visiting for the first time could miss the main gate, because the compound does not have a road sign.

Having tried the other experiences before, I opted for "the eating experience" this time..., and headed straight for a foot bridge that lead to the main picnic area, located on an islet in the middle of the lake!

Aside from cooking the fish you catch, you can eat other meals at the canteen. Prices range from $250JMD- $300JMD, with chicken and rice and peas at the lowest price, and the more exotic Jamaican favourites like: oxtail, cow foot and curry goat at the highest. I paid for a chicken and rice and peas meal, and after being served, went to eat by a wooden picnic table in one of 4 thatch-covered gazebos.

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It was a peaceful day (National Heroes Day-a public holiday) with a comfortable crowd: reggae and soca music blasted from two huge speaker boxes, ensuring that sound reached all corners of the compound.

While eating and comfortable in the shade, I was content just observing the other patrons milling about: looking up and smiling or engaging in small talk whenever appropraite. Us Jamaicans love to make fun and suss, so when a male patron attempted to catch back a fish that got away...and fell into the lake in the process...all the patrons who saw went wild with laughter! This was my queue to get active in the fun and I hurriedly finished my lunch.

I had a good time and stayed for a few hours more. If you are interested in visiting Serenity Park, you could do a Google search with keywords "Serenity Park-Jamaica".

HAVE FUN!!

To Work or not to Work...that is the question!

Every Monday, I strive to get to work early so that I can have a moment of peace...before the arrival of the morons: also known as my co-workers. Here heraldeth the start of a new week...a week of whispered insults, back-stabbing, and name-calling; until Friday...when we all wish each other a "safe journey home and a wonderful weekend".
Office life is not for the weak, 'cause ain't nobody goin' to protect you! What would more likely happen is that "a wolf" is assigned to sniff out your fear...even if it means wasting valuable company time trying to do this. This wolf will be unrelecting, until the true source of your fear is discovered! Sounds like a good script for a movie: don't it? Well it's NOT...office work is the harsh reality we are all forced to face, due to the waning economy. We now must take whatever job we can get...no matter how demeaning.
Okay, back to "the wolf" lesson. Fear not the wolf: a serving of some well timed, well seasoned, reverse psychology (recipe widely available) will teach this untamed creature some manners.
And...here is a tip for all you new and innocent employees: wolves come in all shapes!
The wolf can be male or female. It could be a co-worker- that at first sight seemed friendly and approachable; it could be that girl or guy who proclaims christianity...and justifies their unbecoming behaviour by sporadic pronouncements of bible verses; my friend: your wolf could be the VERY supervisor that recommended you to your present position. TRUST NO ONE WITH YOUR FEARS AND WEAKNESSES.
The reasons why your weakness' would be important to your moronic co-employees continues to delude even intellectual minds who have more important things to do with their time (say, the jobs they are being payed to complete in a QUIET and safe environment courtesy of their employers). However, it is believed that it comes from a need to feel superior and important somewhere... if not at home.
Believe me, if there was an alternative to spending half my life with strangers, I would take it: and trust me, I am ready to pick up my things and go anytime- mek any a dem pass dem place (or the stress becomes too unbearable). However I do encourage people to try an office job. Inspite of all the drawbacks, you feel a sense of pride when you are able to survive another month to get your pay cheque...ahhh priceless!!!

I want money to spend...

Jamaica, West Indies is where I call home. Believe me, sometimes I think about doing what alot of my childhood friends did...and jus' leave this raas country behind and forget all di crime and madness!! I am still here though... I guess as a very popular entertainer put it: "mi waan money fi spen' ". With gas prices sky-rocketing, my little go-cart seems to be eating a hole through my pocket; and I usually have no money to spend- much less to buy a plane ticket!

With all that is negative about this little island centered in the Caribbean Sea below Cuba and to the right of the very large and intimidating U.S of A., there seems to have arisen a positive movement among Generation Now; aka the Jamaican Youth.

So what is the big deal about the Jamaican youths? I will tell you the "big deal"; and you are welcome to agree or disagree. I am interested in your opinions though, so please do leave a comment on what I am about to state: the cause of crime in JA (attributed also to steady increases in other West Indian territories) is the difficulty for young men to get jobs or make an income. What do you do when companies won't hire you because of your: skin color, address, age/gender, or sexual preference? The fact is: youths get involved in crime due to lack of parental guidance. Alot of them are forced to make money for their families from an early age; some even become fathers as early as fourteen years old. Talk about responsibility and pressure!!

Back to the point about the positive movement. Some aspiring Jamaican youths have found unconventional ways to survive, help their families, and even become wealthy.
In entertainment: their is the world famous Marley family (the off-springs of BOB MARLEY) who are still belting out "wicked tunes" and continuously giving to Jamaican charities.

Also doing well are entertainers: Sean Paul, Tami Chynn- and her sister Tessanne- who are an encouragement to the spoilt and pampered off-spring of the Jamaican upper-class to actually try and make their own money instead of depending on handouts from their parents. And of course, you must know Rihanna who hails from neighbouring Barbados.

During the recent Olympic games, in Beijing, the world witnessed the raw talent of our young Jamaican athletes: Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and some new starlets of the racing circuit, to name a few!

To all the people I have mentioned on this page, you are truly heroes and deserving of respect for the positive light you have shed on the Windies! And to the artist who have the tune "mi waan money fi spen'" ... well I am sure you won't have that problem again for awhile! (Smile and a salute). It is a catchy tune with catchy lyrics. A part of it goes something like- his blood is too rich to spill...he doesn't want to follow the same path as his bretheren and steal! Respect my brother! Don't you know it is men like you stepping forward with such positive words that will continue the new trend taking place among the youths!

And maybe when things have evolved enough... Jamaicans living overseas will find their ways back home where they belong. I know I need money to spend, and I am doing just that! What about you?