Obama On The Tonight Show
Posted by Michelle Moquin on August 7th, 2013
Good morning!
First of all…
Happy Belated Birthday Mr. President!
Just in case you missed it last night, here’s an interview with President Obama on the Tonight show with Jay Leno show:
President Obama Talks NSA, Trayvon, And Hillary Lunch With Jay Leno (Full Interview)
President Obama joined Jay Leno on Tuesday night for a wide-ranging interview that touched on everything from his recent lunch with Hillary Clinton to reassurances that the NSA surveillance programs are not as overblown as they’ve been made out to be. He also opened up about the international terror alert the government issued over the weekend.
Obama admitted he was disappointed that Russia offered asylum to Edward Snowden, but said he still intends to attend the G20 summit in Russia when that comes up. He declined to opine much on Snowden, but insisted that the NSA programs are not that threatening and domestic communications are not being collected en masse.
Obama also reflected on his remarks about Trayvon Martin and the racial dialogue he thinks the country needs to have.
Watch the full interview below, via NBC:
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
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August 7th, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Hafa Adai, Howie, what is up? Here on Guam I saw a funny thing in the sky and suddenly everything went black. It was about 4 a.m. when I saw this object in the sky appear as if it suddenly came through a door.
August 7th, 2013 at 2:01 pm
just because what they are doing may be legal – and, as you comment, may not be that unusual – this does not mean it is right or acceptable. There are times when there may be a gap between what is right and what the law says. This gap is what makes change possible and, sometimes, necessary.
August 7th, 2013 at 2:02 pm
Global Integrity estimate $5.86 trillion of illicit financial flows were lost from developing countries from 2001 -2010 due to crime, corruption, tax evasion, and other illicit activity – data that helps to tackle the gap in legal enforcement seems like the most serious priority.
August 7th, 2013 at 2:03 pm
Wow, Michelle, if more females had your attitude, boys would grow up to be men.
August 7th, 2013 at 2:16 pm
Hotel Rooms That Kill
Carbon monoxide leaking from a swimming pool heater exhaust pipe hospitalized 16 guests—and killed one—at a West Virginia Holiday Inn Express early in 2012. No carbon monoxide detector sounded because there were no carbon monoxide detectors in the hotel.
While carbon monoxide detectors have become increasingly common in homes in the past decade—I have one in my home—you usually don’t see them in hotels. State and local fire codes rarely require them.
Learning that made me want to travel with a portable carbon monoxide detector.
“You certainly could do that,” says Robert E. Solomon, division manager for Building and Life Safety Codes at the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association. “Another option is to call various hotels before making reservations to see if they have carbon monoxide detectors.”
Two circumstances where hotel carbon monoxide detectors are particularly important…
In a room equipped with a fuel-burning device, such as a wood-burning stove or gas fireplace. Don’t let this fuel-burning device operate through the night if there’s no carbon monoxide detector in the room.
In a motel room that opens onto an enclosed parking area. You could be in danger if a vehicle is left running.
Carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, so without a detector, victims often don’t realize they are in danger. If a carbon monoxide alarm does sound—or symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, weakness and/or confusion suggest a possible carbon monoxide leak—get to fresh air quickly.
Source: Karen Astrid Larson, editor of Bottom Line/Personal.
August 7th, 2013 at 2:17 pm
Too bad bigotry prevents the majority of this country from appreciating this great man.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mr. President.
August 7th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
Howie, I hope you are doing okay. I miss hearing your side of an UFO issue.
August 7th, 2013 at 7:56 pm
11y7/^2
#12, Aug. 6
I still can’t believe this was allowed to happen and nothing was done. New reports out show that basically all produce and dairy in California is contaminated, and the contamination spread affects the entire west coast of United States and the Asian seaboard (i.e, friends in California and Guam). Instead of telling us that the food is highly contaminated, our lovely FDA has instead raised the levels of acceptable toxicity, some toxins 20,000 times higher! Our government has been censoring this information and the facts are slowly disappearing from Facebook posts and media outlets. We are guinea pigs in a lab.
I hear your plea and I too wonder why nothing was/has been done to punish those responsible. This nuclear mess has threatened the health of the Princess and friends in California. How is that acceptable?
PrP
August 8th, 2013 at 7:24 am
It will not be tolerated.
August 8th, 2013 at 7:26 am
Michelle, If more men got that message and learned something from it, how different would our lives be. I am tired of men chasing my shirts with nothing in mind but the conquest.
August 8th, 2013 at 7:49 am
Viv, can anything be done about Guam/CA produce & dairy issue?? Please intervene if you can. That’s a lot of people to slowly poison. Ill say Thank You in advance just in case you can act on it.
Luv, Zen Lill
PS Mischa there are not many men like that, even good ones have to run interference on their ever consuming and over-riding testosterone needs (& that’s not making excuses fr bad men or behavior, it’s just biology) the difference is that good men will and bad men won’t…& ocasionally biology and instincts take down ( literally ) some of the best of us. & i know this will sound inflammatory but its not, its about self respect really…It’s tough to get men to revere all women when a lot of western women don’t revere themselves.
August 8th, 2013 at 7:50 am
Yes, You Can Avoid Osteoporosis
Newport Natural Health Reader,
If you’ve ever broken a bone, you know how difficult it can be to get through the day, struggling with an unwieldy cast and a sometimes very limited range of motion.
Unfortunately, as the Baby Boomers age, more and more of them will be dealing with problems caused by weak and brittle bones. Osteoporosis is the best-known condition, but there are others, including osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis.
While these disorders are usually associated with women, men are vulnerable to weak bones, too. Unfortunately, I’ve seen many people learn this the hard way.
Now, you might be thinking, “It’s a good thing I take calcium supplements and don’t have to worry about osteoporosis.” Not so fast! The truth is, calcium is only one of several nutrients required for healthy bones.
If you’re not getting sufficient amounts of other essential substances, calcium alone is not going to do the trick. The process of building bones is a bit like making a cake; if you think all you need is flour, your “cake” is going to be very disappointing.
What about the “miracle drugs” that have been developed to treat osteoporosis, such as Fosamax, Actonel, and Didrocal? Truthfully, I am not impressed, primarily because of the potential for extremely negative side effects, including debilitating bone and joint pain, kidney damage and failure, jaw deterioration, and irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation), to name just a few.
Then there is the issue of those drugs’ “benefits.” Osteoporosis drugs claim to increase bone density, but they do it by unnaturally forcing bones to become dense. As a result, bones become so hard that they are actually more likely to break, defeating the drugs’ purpose.
In addition, osteoporosis drugs interfere with your bones’ normal processes, like breaking down and rebuilding. So you might end up with higher bone density scores while taking these drugs, but your bone quality will be inferior to naturally created bones.
Calcium and Other Nutrients
According to conventional wisdom, healthy bones require a combination of the following nutrients:
• Calcium
• Vitamin D3
• Magnesium
• K2
Here is a brief look at the role each of these substances plays in bone health:
Calcium: The most abundant mineral in your body, calcium plays an essential part in many bodily functions. It is also one of the basic building blocks of teeth and bone.
Currently, the RDA states that adult men and women up to age 50 should consume 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily. After age 50, women need 1,200 mg daily, while men remain at 1,000 mg. After age 71, both men and women should aim for 1,200 mg each day.
Calcium-Rich Foods
Broccoli Red kidney beans
Kale Yogurt
Watercress Tofu
Salmon Walnuts
Almonds Oranges
Green beans Apricots
Chickpeas Milk and cheese
Vitamin D3: This nutrient increases the amount of absorption from food sources of calcium, and it slows the amount of calcium lost in the urine. As a general rule, I recommend 1,500 IUs daily, but a simple blood test can determine if your levels are low enough to require a higher dosage. In my experience, nearly every patient I’ve tested has needed more Vitamin D3.
Magnesium: Like calcium, magnesium performs a long list of functions in the body. It is, for example, needed to prevent bone loss and help increase bone mass. However, magnesium deficiencies are quite common today, due to eating habits and the fact that there is very little magnesium remaining in farm soil. For supplements, I recommend 300 to 500 mg daily.
Vitamin K2: This vitamin is essential for your bones’ protein production. As a rule, I suggest taking a daily dose of 1,000 mcg (micrograms). Although, if you eat lots of fresh greens, you might not need supplements.
It would be next to impossible to get enough of all of these nutrients from food alone. Fortunately, various supplement manufacturers have formulated products containing many of these basic ingredients, so you only need one, or maybe two, pills at a time.
Absorption Matters
Of course, bone-building requires the right type of calcium. My preference is for calcium derived from a food source, since it is the most easily absorbed. The product label should clearly state that it is food-based or organic, which simply means that the calcium comes from an edible source, such as algae, as opposed to being synthesized in a lab.
On the other hand, calcium carbonate, a popular form of calcium commonly added to things like orange juice, is poorly absorbed in the body. As a matter of fact, so is the calcium in dairy products. So, if you’re consuming dairy products and/or calcium-fortified food to maintain bone health, inadequate absorption might be interfering with that plan.
When shopping for bone-building supplements, look for a product containing food-based or chelated calcium that provides no more than 500 mg per dose, since that’s all the body can absorb at one time.
By the way, if you think you can get calcium from products designed to treat indigestion (like Tums), think again. Tums are made of calcium carbonate, so they are not easily absorbed to begin with. Furthermore, Tums reduce stomach acid, which is counter-productive since you actually need acid to absorb the calcium.
While we’re on the subject of absorbability, you should also know that I recommend digestive enzymes and/or Betaine HCL to most patients over the age of 50. By mid-life, many people are not producing enough stomach acid to properly digest food and supplements.
Mainstream doctors tend to treat any and all stomach problems with acid-reducing medications, which do nothing to solve the problem and could make it worse.
Digestive enzymes and Betaine HCL (short for hydrochloric acid, the same thing your stomach produces during digestion) help increase absorption of nutrients in food and supplements, including calcium and other bone-healthy substances.
You can also enhance absorption of nutrients, including calcium, by taking at least 1,500 mg of omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) daily. High-quality fish oils are one way to do this.
Acidosis Hurts Bones
Supplements are great for filling in nutrition gaps. But don’t forget that even the best supplements can’t work properly in a hostile environment.
If your body is overly acidic, a condition known as metabolic acidosis, those calcium supplements are not going to provide much support for your bones. That’s because, when you are acidic, your body actually steals calcium to reduce acidity and create a more alkaline environment.
The acid/alkaline distinction is lost on most conventional doctors, but it is well recognized in science – and many studies have examined how it affects your health.
Ideally, your pH should be in the range of 7.2 to 7.4, which is a bit more alkaline than plain water. If your pH is lower than 7.2, you are in a state of acidosis. A pH above 7.43 indicates excessive alkalinity, or alkalosis, which is far more rare than acidosis.
The Standard American Diet (SAD) of meat and other animal products (such as dairy and eggs), along with sugar, coffee, tea, wine, and fast or processed foods is an acid-producing nightmare.
By contrast, a plant-based diet focusing on fruits and vegetables helps balance acidity while providing healthful substances, such as antioxidants, fiber, and minerals like potassium.
The ideal diet consists of 60 to 80 percent alkalizing foods and the rest acid-forming foods. To reach this goal, many people have to step up their fruit and vegetable intake.
Movement Makes a Difference
Although we tend to think of bones as static elements that form our skeletons, they are actually very much alive and constantly changing, eliminating old material and using available elements to build new bone.
That process is enhanced by regular, weight-bearing exercise, like walking, jogging, and resistance or weight training. The proof of this simple fact is seen in studies that consistently show the most active individuals have the best bone density.
If you have been sedentary or have health concerns that limit your movement, please talk with your doctor about how you can incorporate more daily activity into your life. Even walking for 30 minutes a day, three or more days per week, is a huge help.
If finding time for a single stretch of 30 minutes is difficult, break up your exercise sessions into three, 10-minute walks. Remember, even a little activity is better than none.
Help from Hormones
As we age, hormone imbalances become common. So anyone middle-aged or older should talk with a physician about natural hormone replacement therapy.
This is an area where dosage is important. Taking too much or too little of a hormone can cause complications, so you’ll want your current hormone levels checked to determine proper dosage.
But it’s a worthwhile investment. Adequate hormones can make a major contribution to bone density, as well as to your health in general.
Not all doctors do this, but it is important to have the condition of your bones evaluated as part of any general physical exam.
I use a bone-density test known as DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) for all my patients, both men and women, who are middle-aged or older. This simple, painless, non-invasive test shows even early signs of osteoporosis.
Thrive in Health & Wellness,
Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D.
August 8th, 2013 at 7:54 am
So Howie, what are the aliens going to do about Prism Princess’s comments?
August 8th, 2013 at 7:56 am
Zen Lill, your concerns are duly noted. The Princess has our full attention. The Emperor has given us a deadline by which our proposals must show a workable solution to the human pollution problem.
They will not be allowed to endanger the Princess.
August 8th, 2013 at 8:04 am
Zen Lill, in my opinion it does not matter if the woman reveres herself or not. A man should act within his on value constructs. An adult gets no pass to act like a child, regardless of the child’s behavior. A gentleman respects the lady whether or not the lady respects herself.
Unless what she does imperils his life or those he is honor bound to protect, he owes it to himself to respect the fact that she is female. The presence of “hormones” does NOT give a gentleman a pass. It does separate the man from the gentleman.
August 8th, 2013 at 8:06 am
Prism Princess, that was some news. Are you sure about your facts? Do you have a source you would like to, or can share?
August 8th, 2013 at 8:09 am
Hafa adai, Prism Princess, I live on Guam. Where did you get that info? Please tell us more. This is scary. I work for one of the major tourist hotels. We get a lot of russians and japanese in my hotel. I have never heard a peep about any radiation poisonings.
What sources can I go to to look it up for myself?
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