A measure seeking to commemorate President Bush's years in office by slapping his name on a San Francisco sewage plant has qualified for the November ballot. The measure certified Thursday would rename the Oceanside Water Pollution Control Plant the George W. Bush Sewage Plant. Supporters say the idea is to commemorate the mess they claim Bush has left behind by actions such as the war in Iraq. Local Republicans say the plan stinks and they will oppose it.

Just came from the HD in Totowa - another abandoned baby was brought to the courtesy desk while I was transacting a return. Totowa police were on the scene.

I approached the customer service counter around 4:45-5:00 while another couple (in their 30s) was arguing with the counter reps. The discussion centered around whose responsibility it was to deal an infant who was sitting on the counter in a car seat. I also heard them say something about the heat in the parking lot. It seemed that the couple had already alerted another HD employee about the baby, though that employee hadn't (in their minds) taken appropriate action - thus the argument. The male shopper was pretty angry, and was cursing at the store clerks. The couple left the infant there on the counter and advised customer service to call child services or the police.

There are trip dates set for August 2008 for over 200 children and they need host families to volunteer to host these inner-city children. Unless all prospective host families are screened and vetted by the end of July these 200 children may miss out on an invaluable experience One last thing that is actually very important. The Fresh Air Fund is looking for families who want to extend an invitation to a 9-12 year old. We really need more families who want older children and boys.