Filed under: ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, In the News, NBC, Obama, Speak Out | Tags: Politics, Rush Limbaugh
Saturday, February 28, 2009
…Mockery, anger, bullying, exclusion and abusive labeling of people that look, think, act, or believe differently is slithering across the air waves… It’s called neo-fascism. Yes the Republicans spent their Saturday afternoon listening to Rush Limbaugh’s sermon. The messiah of the Republican party is preaching that America turn away from religious freedom and choose THEIR way and no other.
I’m listening to Rush Limbaugh speaking to the Republicans gathered in Washington D.C. CNN just had to cut him off as his base character came seething through the screen. He mockingly spoke in a classic stereotypical gay male lisp as he spewed polarizing hate against the Democratic values of religious freedom and equality for all in the United States.
He continues to undermine our founding fathers principals of fighting for religious freedom, life and liberty for all people while seeking to deceive that HE is protecting those values. Hmmm… I think the Bible’s Book of Revelations warns us to see him and others like him for what they are – not what they say they are.
Laissez-faire business practices in the United States is on it’s way out and the Republican Party wealthy elite are turning to their progaganda machine to sway the masses back into line – a pill popping, law breaking, bigoted, fear mongering, old white male spewing hate to mobilize the uneducated masses! This is the Republican party’s ‘best of class’ ?
Rush actually tried to deceive Americans into believing that bleeding heart liberals are responsible for the politics of racism in the Republican party. He would have us believe Democrats are the ones creating cartoons portraying blacks with watermelons, monkeys and lynch ropes. This hate and anger as contrasted against the audacity of hope…
Hmmm…. how do I want God to judge me once I take my last breath? As a Christian woman, how do I want to describe my life to Him? Did I take personal responsibility for my choices in life or seek to point out others short comings instead? Did I live peacefully as Jesus instructed me to do with compromise and compassion or did I choose to seek power over others lest they have power over me – the anatomy of every abuser personified?
Did I fight for life by eliminating ignorance and poverty among young men and women or did I act as the pharisees and preach religious superiority while grinding women into poverty perpetuating unwanted pregnancy, drugs and alcohol, violence and despair. Did I live by Jesus’s commandment to show love by forgiving trespasses as I pray that God will forgive my own?
Did I choose peace instead of war, love over hate, my family’s health, the wonder of earth’s creation and childrens rights to clean air and water in place of corporate profits and laissez-faire greed and corruption? Did I choose to shepard the lesser creatures of the world and practice humane animal husbandry as God commanded or did I choose killing for sport and twisted, sick abuse of animals as a God given right of having ‘dominion over’ ?
Faith and class warfare used as a weapon to manipulate and polarize the masses is nothing new – the Crusaders, Klu Klux Klan, Skin Heads, and Hitler have nothing on Rush. It saddens me so to know many Americans learned nothing from the lessons of the American Revolutionary War, the American Civil War, World War I and World War II. This hate speak puts America on the wrong side of world history and I pray our great nation will continue to choose religious freedom for all, human rights, our children’s right to clean air and water, the ethical treatment of animals, honesty and integrity in business practices and compassion for all peoples.
There is a center for America and it’s not found in the politics of divide and conquer. You won’t find it by being a ’sheep – le’ blindly following leaders seeking to overflow their coffers by preaching what divides America from the pulpit. I choose light over darkness – and yes in the name of God Almighty as I understand Him to be. Amen.
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- Coalbrookdale 1801 Artist: Loutherbourg d. J., Philipp Jakob
Change is coming so we hear in this election. The world is changing at an accelerated pace over the last 200 years. It’s amazing really – civilization has been on a colision course toward destroying the world since the first industrial revolution
For sure – things will change but will it be good change? I say it absolutely HAS to be the change that will save our earth from total destruction. I know I sound like an alarmist… it’s because I’m alarmed. How greedy are you? I mean really… If you were told your child has 20 years to live unless you change everything you’re doing right now – would you?
Are you concerned for your job? How about blue collar jobs, small businesses, the credit crisis, the stock market fall, hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, and drought? Global warming… is man made and we must think about the future of our children and grandchildren.
Make the right choice on November 4th – vote for the candidate that will truly bring change to America and bring us out of this economic disaster.
Vote Obama
Filed under: ABC, CBS, CNN, Child Safety, Environment, Fox, Health and Wellness, In the News, NBC, Resources, Speak Out, Stop Global Warming, autism, cancer, mercury | Tags: CFL, childrens do not touch fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent dangers, mercury, parents protect children from fluorescent bulbs
CFLs On Sale! And A Mercury Update
February 27, 2008 |
The Ace Hardware store on Broad Street in Cranston (just south of the Norwood Ave intersection) has 60 watt compact flourscent bulbs on sale for 49 cents! If you’ve been wanting to switch but daunted by the price, here’s your chance.
A caveat, though, especially if you have young children in the house, you need to be aware of CFL hazards — the bulbs do contain small amounts of mercury. And remember the bulbs need to properly disposed of — don’t just toss them in the trash.
Here’s a recent update from Clean Water Action. Click on “Read more” for the full text and links for more info.
Parents Advised to Use Common Sense with Compact Fluorescent Bulbs to Avoid Mercury Risk
Boston—In a report released today, Shedding Light on Mercury Risks from CFL Breakage, advocates urged the public to use energy efficient light bulbs in their homes, but to take extra precautions to reduce the risks associated with breaking mercury-containing compact fluorescent bulbs.
“Compact fluorescent bulbs are growing in popularity because they reduce global warming pollution and cut electricity costs,” said Sheila Dormody, Rhode Island Director of Clean Water Action. “By taking some common sense precautions, parents can protect their children from mercury risks and still get the benefits of energy efficient bulbs.”
Recent tests conducted by the State of Maine confirmed results of earlier state studies which suggest that, under certain conditions, breaking a compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) can pose a health risk, especially to infants, pregnant women or young children. The results from the Maine tests are expected to be released soon.
Experts caution parents to avoid using CFLs in fixtures like table lamps that can easily be knocked over, especially in homes with energetic children and pets. When a CFL does break, the most important risk-reducing steps are to use the following safe clean up procedures:
1) Ventilate the breakage area by opening a window.
2) Pregnant women and children should leave the room while the breakage is cleaned up.
3) Do not use a vacuum cleaner or a broom.
4) Parents should also consider removing carpeting or upholstered furniture if a CFL has broken on them, especially from an infant’s room.
“Currently, using CFLs is still the brightest idea out there,” said Michael Bender, director of the Mercury Policy Project. “Yet both government agencies and the manufacturers have a responsibility to inform consumers about what to do—and what not to do—when a CFL breaks. Our message is not ‘Be afraid,’ it is ‘Be informed, and be prepared.’”
The report also recommends the adoption of more comprehensive environmental and human health guidelines by decision makers that, in addition to energy-efficiency, address other concerns, including:
· Reduced toxicity while maintaining performance;
· Improved breakage resistance and longer lamp life (which can reduce manufacturing, transportation and disposal impacts);
· Sustainable manufacturing processes (such as the use of encapsulated mercury-dosing technologies);
· Responsible end-of-life management (particularly through producer responsibility in funding lamp collection and retailer collection programs)
· Innovative technologies such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that use less- or non-toxic materials, that have significantly longer life, are much more efficient for certain applications, and/or that offer other measurable environmental benefits.
CFLs significantly reduce mercury, greenhouse gases and other toxic emissions coming from coal-fired power plants and are three times more efficient than standard incandescent light bulbs.
Yet today, only about 2% of the mercury-containing lamps discarded by consumers and less than 30% of those discarded by government and industry are recycled. Broken mercury-containing lights release an estimated 2 to 4 tons of mercury vapor into the environment each year and that number is projected to grow as more lamps are used.
“Fluorescent lamps are unnecessarily breaking and releasing mercury in homes across the United States when consumers toss these fragile items into their waste baskets, trash compacters and recycling bins,” explained Alicia Culver, executive director of the Green Purchasing Institute, who contributed to the report. “Lamp manufacturers could prevent a significant amount of mercury releases in homes by better labeling their products, offering more mercury-free options, and funding a nationwide lamp recycling program as they have already done in Europe,” she added.
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Get the word out by forwarding this to absolutely everyone you know – Watch the National Geographic special “Six Degrees Could Change the World” on February 11 airs 12AM and 14th at 8pm. Check your local viewing schedule to confirm times. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/index.html
Please don’t miss this special. We should all be very afraid, and then please please change one thing you’re doing and then another and another. Together, we can change the world, one person and one choice at a time.
Filed under: CNN, Child Safety, Environment, Health and Wellness, In the News, Resources, Speak Out, Stop Global Warming, asthma, cancer | Tags: body burden testing, Christmas buys, go green, Living Green, plastic dangers, plastics danger, Shaklee
Tis the Season for Glass NOT Plastic!
My daughters are getting glass storage containers for Christmas this year. I shudder at the thought of the hormone simulating chemicals leaching into their food as they eat, drink and worst of all microwave their plastic and then eat food from the containers. I’m not stopping there either – my 3 year old and 6 month old grandsons are getting sippy cups from a ’safe plastic’ manufacturer. I hear they are available at Babies R Us.
Gone are the days for me of blissful ignorance and bullet proof abandon. I’m sure I am mortal and I’m doubly sure I want to protect really the only thing that matters to me – my family. So this Christmas season think glass not plastic and sleep a little better that you are doing one more thing to reduce the chance of breast cancer or the chance of strange sexual behavior in your family.
I’m not making this stuff up – look at the resources on my blog – trusted, respected resources. In many cases – government resources and then run to your cabinets – dash down your plastic into the recycle bin and go to the second hand store and find some good old fashioned refrigerator glass dishes with glass lids just like Grandma used to use.
Filed under: CNN, Child Safety, Environment, Health and Wellness, In the News, Landmark Study, Resources, Speak Out, Stop Global Warming, asthma | Tags: body burden, Child Safety, consumer safety, lead, lead test, learning disabilities, toy safety, unsafe toys
Body Burden Challenge #4 is toy safety. Keep your kids safe this holiday season and buy a lead test at your local hardware store. Please forward this funny video from the Consumer Union (the Non Profit publisher of Consumer Reports) to every parent you know and get the word out now. Send the message to your local lawmakers found at the link below after you view the video. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about the safety of the toys they are puchasing for their children.
https://secure.npsite.org/cu/site/Advocacy?cmd=homepage&page=UserAction&id=1732
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Our family farm of my childhood is selling this week and it’s been a chance to reclaim youthful memories and create new family ties to weather the changes we are undergoing now that our parents are gone.
It’s a sentimental time for me and I decided to make body burden challenge #3 about reclaiming and reusing. I was reminded this week of the simple joy that is found in living the life of a farmer. I grew up with very few ‘things’ and what we had, my father was very proud to say we owned. It’s no different than what Suze Orman preaches now really. People first, then money, then things. And so the wisdom of the generations continue across decades and economic class.
I’ve found the person you just wrote off as a never do well may be a millionaire and the people you are sure are financially superior just filed bankrupcy. So I believe there is honor in living a life of no frills, valuing people and money before things and to be debt free (or using leverged debt to increase weath but that’s another topic and another day).
During our household and tool auction this week – men and women came together to claim the new “old” things of our family. New to them but old in age. It reminded me of my purchase at Savers recently to replace the set of pots and pans my daughter took with her when she moved out. They were heavy, Oneida stainless steel – worn but solid and stable. I was thrilled to have a brand new “old” set for $18 and I consciously made a decision to reduce and reuse.
If we all decide to reduce supply and demand of manufactured goods – there will be much less carbon emissions from the manufacturing and transportation of new goods. We will be putting less in the landfills and putting our money where our mouth is – so to speak. We’ll be reducing the toxins we are generating and sending to the landfills – less lead, mercury, aluminum, packaging, plastics and many of the untested chemicals in the products sold. Watch the faces of the young people you know as they watch you doing your part to protect the world they are inheriting – you will experience the joy of being a leader in your little part of the world. That is something to feel good about.
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I believe the most important thing I can do is try to touch people’s lives and make a difference in my world by helping someone make a change for the better in theirs. I learned years ago that it feels a whole lot better to stand for something than nothing at all. And I also understand that it’s impossible to help someone if they won’t help themselves. I quit trying to do that years ago…. But even if I help absolutely noone by offering this information – I know that I tried.
That’s the way I feel about making changes to reduce my carbon footprint. I know that I can’t stop global warming – but at least I know that I’m one of the many that are working to make a difference. I got my recycle book from our county government today and WOW what a tremendous job the authors have done! They gave me an idea for challenge #2.
I thought I’d try to combine tips to stop adding to your individual chemical body burden and make a change that will help the planet at the same time. What do ya think? I know the only author that ever got away with announcing what he was going to say is Mark Twain – but I spent years presenting in the corporate world and you tell people what you’re going to say and tell them and then tell them at the end what you just said. Forgive me.
So I’m asking everyone that reads this – if you can’t be bothered with saving the planet – maybe you can focus on protecting yourself and saving the planet will be a nice sidebar that will make the rest of us feel that you’re at least making an effort. It’s a win win for everyone!
Top Five Ways We Can Save Ourselves While Saving the Planet (key points from the Recyclopedia of Anoka County, MN – with embellishment from me).
1. Buy flourescent bulbs and save big bucks in electricity (benefit for you and the planet). It’s illegal to put flourescent bulbs in the garbage when they finally give out. Flourescent bulbs contain mercury and must be recycled. Contact your local services for information to safely recycle them.
2. In Minnesota, it’s illegal to throw mercury thermometers and thermostats in the garbage. If a thermometer breaks contact your county waste management for information on how to protect yourself and your environment. You can also check with state government to see if they have special instructions in the event of a mercury spill. Just remember if you no longer want an item with mercury in your home – don’t throw it in the garbage. In Minnesota, we’re instructed to contact our local hazardous waste facility.
3. Dispose of any home care products that contain the following words: Caution, Combustible, Corrosive, Danger, Flammable, Inflammable, Poison, Toxic, Warning. DO NOT throw them in the garbage – they are Household Hazardous Material. Instead, take them to your local Household Hazardous Waste Facility then switch to non-toxic, environmentally safe home care products (Good for You, Your Family and the Planet). Check out the home care products I use at GetClean . I just saw a commerical for a big brand laundry detergent (in a big red bottle wink wink) that said they are going green – incredible! The toxic stuff in their products are some of the most dangerous. “Your Green is Showing” is their new tagline. Wow – get educated on this stuff… I’ve got links on my blog to look up the chemicals in your home care products.
5. Busy parents – check your toys for lead content among other dangerous substances. It’s in your court and it’s a fact that our government is absolutely not checking them. Well, let me clarify – there is 1 person checking toys in Federal Government and there are no current plans to increase authority. You can check with the Consumers Union at consumersunion.org and other web resources. Once you know the toys are safe then talk to other parents about recycling toys by packing up the less used toys and have a toy swap with other parents. Kids love toys whether they are shiny and new or well worn and loved. Heck I grew up using wooden spoons as drum sticks and boxes as drums – both can be recycled. Let’s think about reduce and reuse.
So that’s my challenge for you today. It requires very little of you and I feel better for trying. Go out and make a difference in your world – it’s a brand new day tomorrow and every day. Can’t remember all of this? Then bookmark this site and keep coming back. Add a comment or ask a question - I’d be thrilled to know that someone is actually acting on my suggestions. I know a lot of you are reading – let me know if you’re doing!
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Please forward this to everyone you care about… CNN and the other major news outlets will be releasing this story in the coming days and weeks. This new study is going to change the way we all think of vitamins and supplements – and the companies that manufacture and market them.
Peer Review of a recent clinical study conducted by the University of California Berkeley has been completed. This study has been dubbed the “Landmark Study” and will be the groundbreaking baseline for future clinical studies.
Shaklee Corporation based in Pleasonton, CA came out on top of it’s game as the ONLY company that has proof their vitamins and supplements work and have an impact on disease states.
The table below summarizes some of the key Landmark Study findings. Read on to access the PDF link at the end of this article for the full report.
The numbers are fascinating. You’ll see that taking no multi-vitamin may be safer than taking other company brands. Shaklee Corporation came out of the study with bragging rights that it’s users had markedly lower incidence of coronary heart disease, angina, congestive heart failure, diabetes, stroke and emphysema not to mention lower homocysteine, LDL,(bad cholesterol), Triglycerides and higher HDL (good cholesterol).
Landmark Study Key Findings
Please
50th Anniversary Landmark Study – Do vitamins and supplements really work? Read for yourself:
The groundbreaking study of long-term dietary supplement users showed that people who took Shaklee supplements had markedly better health than both multivitamin and non-supplement users alike. The attached PDF is long, but could make a huge difference in your health! Remember these are powerful food sources, never take them on an empty stomach!
Nutrition Journal 2007, 6:30doi:10.1186/1475-2891-6-30
Usage patterns, health, and nutritional status of long-term multiple dietary supplement users: a cross-sectional study:
Gladys Block , Christopher D Jensen , Edward P Norkus , Tapashi B Dalvi , Les G Wong , Jamie F McManus and Mark L Hudes
Abstract (provisional) Published October 24, 2007
http://www.nutritionj.com/content/pdf/1475-2891-6-30.pdf
Background
Dietary supplement use in the United States is prevalent and represents an important source of nutrition. However, little is known about individuals who routinely consume multiple dietary supplements. This study describes the dietary supplement usage patterns, health, and nutritional status of long-term multiple dietary supplement users, and where possible makes comparisons to non-users and multivitamin/mineral supplement users.
Methods
Using a cross-sectional study design, information was obtained by online questionnaires and physical examination (fasting blood, blood pressure, body weight) from a convenience sample of long-term users of multiple dietary supplements manufactured by Shaklee Corporation (Multiple Supp users, n=278). Data for non-users (No Supp users, n=602) and multivitamin/mineral supplement users (Single Supp users, n=176) were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2002 and NHANES III 1988-1994. Logistic regression methods were used to estimate odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals.
Results
Dietary supplements consumed on a daily basis by more than 50% of Multiple Supp users included a multivitamin/mineral, B-complex, vitamin C, carotenoids, vitamin E, calcium with vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, lecithin, alfalfa, coenzyme Q10 with resveratrol, glucosamine, and a herbal immune supplement. The majority of women also consumed gamma linolenic acid and a probiotic supplement, whereas men also consumed zinc, garlic, saw palmetto, and a soy protein supplement. Serum nutrient concentrations generally increased with increasing dietary supplement use. After adjustment for age, gender, income, education and body mass index, greater degree of supplement use was associated with more favorable concentrations of serum homocysteine, C-reactive protein, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides, as well as lower risk of prevalent elevated blood pressure and diabetes.
Conclusions
This group of long-term multiple dietary supplement users consumed a broad array of vitamin/mineral, herbal, and condition-specific dietary supplements on a daily basis. They were more likely to have optimal concentrations of chronic disease-related biomarkers, and less likely to have suboptimal blood nutrient concentrations, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes compared to non-users and multivitamin/mineral users. These findings should be confirmed by studying the dietary supplement usage patterns, health, and nutritional status of other groups of heavy users of dietary supplements.
The complete article is available as a provisional PDF. The fully formatted PDF and HTML versions are in production.—————————————————————————
Shaklee Corporation has been a respected provider of health and wellness products for over half a century. The company founder, Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee invented the multi-vitamin in 1915. In 2000, Shaklee was recognized by President Bill Clinton as the first to achieve “Carbon Neutral” status.
NASA astronauts have used a Shaklee product for years called AstroAide to prevent loosing consciousness due to severe dehydration as they re-enter earth’s atmosphere. Fifty two Gold Medalist Olympians have achieved their dream using Shaklee sports and nutrition products even though the company does not pay for athlete endorsements.
The company has invested an impressive $250 million in scientific research and quality control to ensure their products truly impact key health biomarkers. The company also ensures their products contain the quanities and pure ingredients they identify on the label. The company’s standard for their vitamins and supplements is pure - a standard which is higher than organic.
To find out more about Shaklee vitamins and supplements you can find them at http://www.shaklee.net/upnorth.
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You know I’m remembering the movie “Children of Men” lately. It was a bit edgy but plausible I thought – all the humans are infertile until one woman becomes pregnant. It’s a mad dash to save the mother and the child.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper is bringing public awareness to a problem that is making my head spin. The chemical load that is burdening our bodies – in our bones, brains, muscle and organs. Do I really want to know this?
You bet I do and I’m going to do everything I can to minimize the amount of toxins I’m putting into my body and in my home. I’m past child bearing years but listen up all you couples that are hoping to conceive – do what you can to get the chemicals out of your home.
First, I found an online quiz to simulate my body burden score. Go ahead and see what your Test reveals. OK, so now you’ve taken the test and have an idea what you can actually change and the things that may be just plain out of our control. So let’s focus on one thing today that we can change – are you with me?
Oprah featured non-toxic home care products on her Earth Day show this year – take a minute to see her feature for going green and toxin free I am using these cleaners and they’re just plain fun to use - GetClean . Go ahead and try them – and send your toxic household cleaners to the hazardous waste site. Yes – that’s what I said. The US government considers common household cleaners as hazardous waste. You can see what chemicals you are spreading around your home – on the floor, table, dishes, in the air you breath by visiting NIH .
So now you have the knowledge and knowledge is consumer power. Get the toxins out of your home and the cool thing about the Get Clean products is – they are made by the first company President Bill Clinton recognized back in 2000 as Carbon Neutral. The first company – ever to be Carbon Neutral.
So this is the first of many changes I’ll be challenging you to make in the coming days. Stay tuned and let me know if you are ready to accept the “Body Burden” challenge.
Please forward this to everyone you know – let’s make a difference – one person at a time.
