AM I NEXT? A REMINDER ABOUT THE FRAGILITY OF LIFE AND THE FICKLENESS OF FATE

It is with much sadness that I announce the sudden and unexpected passing of a friend, the beautiful and talented writer/pundit Bre Payton, 26, from the complications of the H1N1 Flu and Meningitis. Bre was a staff writer at The Federalist, the conservative publication founded by Ben Domenech and was a frequent guest commentator on various news shows. She was 26 years old. There is no doubt in my mind that she will be missed, but firmly embedded in the hearts of everyone who knew her.

Bre Payton, dead at 26.

This is a reminder of the fragility of life and that bad things can happen to anyone at any time. Rest in Peace Bre. Our prayers are with her family, friends, and especially her boyfriend Ryan.

Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere ... are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT SANOFI CHATTEM

Am I Next? Mass Layoff at Sanofi Chattem - Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Chattanooga, Tennessee-based, Chattem, a subsidiary or Paris, France-based Sanofi pharmaceutical giant Sanofi, has announced a reorganization of their consumer healthcare operations resulting in the permanent layoffs of approximately 180 employees at its Chattanooga, Tennessee facility. According to the company, manufacturing operations will remain in Chattanooga and are unaffected by the transfers.

According to a Sanofi spokesperson, “Sanofi is restructuring the U.S. Consumer Healthcare commercial organization, which includes marketing, sales, R&D and some support functions. Given the ever-changing self-care market, this will allow us to more effectively serve the consumers who rely on our products. We will be rebuilding our Consumer Healthcare commercial operations with new positions based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Impacted employees will be given the opportunity to apply for the new roles opening in Bridgewater. For those impacted who do not obtain other roles at Sanofi or are not able to relocate, Sanofi will offer separation packages that include cash, continued health benefits, and career transition services.”

Chattem’s portfolio of brands includes such well-known over-the-counter products as Allegra, Gold Bond, Flexall, IcyHot, Rolaids, Sun-In, Pamprin, Dexatrim, Aspercreme, and Selsun Blue

Just because something bad hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere ... are you now wondering, Am I Next?