1 In 8
Posted by Michelle Moquin on September 22nd, 2010
When I was watching the news the other night I saw a commercial that startled me. It was of our president Obama stating that 1 in 8 Americans struggle with hunger. I in 8 – How can that be? We are the richest country with more billionaires than any other country, and 1 in 8 are struggling with hunger.
1 IN 8 AD COUNCIL PSA CAMPAIGN
Feeding America is proud to partner with the Ad Council to raise awareness of domestic hunger. Our “1 in 8″ PSA campaign began in November 2008, and is running on television, radio, in print and online. Based on statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture, we know that one in eight Americans struggles with hunger each year.
Thanks to acclaimed director Tony Kaye who filmed the “1 in 8″commercials and to Tom Waits for allowing us to use his song “Never Let Go.” The PSAs mark the first time Waits has authorized his music to be used by any organization in a commercial. ”We all need to be reminded,” Waits said, “that the folks who need help getting back on their feet are all members of our family.”
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10:22 am. Oops I forgot to include this:
Congress can help children who don’t have enough to eat
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
For weeks, we’ve been talking about the importance of a well-funded Child Nutrition Reauthorization that improves year-round access to feeding programs for millions of low-income children. (Read Vicki Escarra’s Huffington Post blog about hunger that children experience when school is out.) Far too many children lack the nutrition they need to be healthy and successful. The risk of hunger is often greatest during gap periods when children are away from school like weekends and summers.
The child nutrition bill passed by the Senate made significant improvements to nutritional quality, but it didn’t go far enough to make sure low-income children are connected with the programs. Unfortunately, the bill was also paid for with future benefit cuts to SNAP participants, half of whom are children.
With less than two weeks before the bill expires, House leaders are working hard to find funding – both to increase program access and replace the SNAP cut. But the House is facing increasing pressure from the White House and the Senate to simply pass the Senate bill.
House leaders are running out of time to move their own bill and face increasing pressure to simply take up the Senate’s version. Decisions are being made this week! We have a small but critical window of opportunity to make sure the House strengthens the child nutrition bill before it goes to the President.
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Readers: How did this happen? How did we let this happen? I know how it happened, but you tell me. All I can say is, ”Don’t blame it on Obama.” Depending on which “side you’re on”, I hear, “Obama’s not doing enough”….”Obama’s doing too much”. I can’t imagine what our president goes through on a daily basis just to hold it all together. It is simply amazing to me that he can get anything done and that he has.
I Know I am getting a bit off track here, but we are where we are because of the Bush era, not because Obama is President. I was reading this article on the Huff Po:
The chief financial officer for a veterans service organization, who called herself a “middle-class American,” said she was “exhausted of defending you” and “deeply disappointed with where we are right now.”
Hmm…Okay. Did you get exhausted fighting over the past 8 years to stop the Bush administration? Or did you just go along with everything hoping that you were going to be the next person who could benefit, becoming the next millionaire?
I know people are frustrated and upset with the mess our country is in, but really, we are dealing with people that we the people put in office. Maybe not “you and me” but we allowed it to get this way and now we’re feeling it big time. It’s a mess, and many are expecting miracles from Obama, and they want them now. Yes NOW…”I’m dying over here. I know it took a long time for us to get this way but I want it resolved NOW!”
The days of not getting involved in the welfare of our country are over. There are no free rides. Reread the comment yesterday From The Desk Of DSCC. We need to start caring about each other and not just “me and mine”. The über-rich are only concerned with them keeping theirs. I mean c’mon how can we have 1 in 8 struggling with hunger when there are more billionaires in America than anywhere else?
And the poor…well…they’re still poor, and the numbers are growing.
The middle class – where are they? They expected to be millionaires and billionaires by NOW. When I think of the middle class I can still see the words that Anonz posted here…a not so gentle reminder…
I can now buy any candidate in either House. I can influence any law to my benefit. I can influence you and most americans to believe what I wish about any issue. Your crooked Supreme Court gave me the right to spend any amount of money to influence the passage or any issue.
Criticizing me may make you feel good, but it has no affect on anything I do. Voting to eliminate the people who keep the likes of me from being regulated would be effective in stopping me from profiting at your expense.
But I have no fear of that because you secretly envy the money and power I have. You dream of being one of us, so you allow us to have unfettered access to to the profit trough.
Sure I have more money that I will every be able to spend, but if you are too stupid to regulate me, and too stupid to make me pay my fair share of taxes, and if you continue to allow me to set up corporations with all the rights of a living person, I WILL CONTINUE TO GET RICHER AT YOUR EXPENSE.
And unfortunately, I will continue to brag, boast, be in your face about your STUPIDITY. Deciding whether to rant against me or to vote against me will determine whether you will wise up or remain a mat for me to wipe my feet on as I stroll to that feeding trough.
Tough words, but isn’t he right?
General Info: Love the article.
Doug: Thanks for the additional info on the “meat dress”. I only saw one clip of her wearing it on the Ellen Show, but now I get the meat of the “meat” :) Thanks.
However, I’m not sure I would use the word “bold” when it comes to famous people taking a political stance. They have a built in audience. Stars are looked at as “royalty” in this country – they have power, and a strong voice. All they have to do is use it. I don’t look at the voice of any star as anybody different than you or me. But many people do, therefore I wish more would speak up, and use their influence toward the betterment of our country.
ESPERANZA T SANTOS: I agree with you. If Guam has that many post election problems, they should upgrade. Sounds simple to me, unless the point is to not be accurate and be able to compromise the integrity of the ballots. That wouldn’t be the first time. Oh…just read your second post.
Lance: It was bound to happen. Don’t worry about it. It’s good to know what the “right” is doing. Mike was posting writes from Daily Events before and it was very informative. So no, my blog is open to all – even the liars from Daily Events. My readers don’t believe their lies – it just gives us knowledge and ammunition. Mike: Are you still around? Miss seeing you here.
ZL: Thanks for positing the URL! As far as Albright’s age, I’ll take an older woman that I admire over an older man or even a younger man who I despise any day of the week. Age doesn’t matter – what matters is what they can do. However there are exceptions when it comes to age, when holding lifetime positions: Stevens is 88, Scalia is 72, Kennedy is 71. This is where age does count – just to name a few, these Supreme Court Justices, can’t get older fast enough for me.
Peace out…
Lastly, greed over a great story is surfacing from my “loyal”(?) readers. With all this back and forth about who owns what, that appears on my blog, let me reiterate that all material posted on my blog becomes the sole property of my blog. If you want to reserve any proprietary rights don’t post it to my blog. I will prominently display this caveat on my blog from now on to remind those who may have forgotten this notice.
Gratefully your blog host,
michelle
Aka BABE: We all know what this means by now :)
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September 22nd, 2010 at 11:59 am
You’re welcome.
I meant she may not have interest in holding a high office – her age is not an issue for me but might be for her. 60, 70 or 88 I’d vote for her.
I’m in SF for 12 hours only – short meeting, next time I’ll call you!
Luv, Zen Lill
September 22nd, 2010 at 5:24 pm
What 12 hours would that be? Where can we meet?
Malcom
September 22nd, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Here they come Guam.
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8,600 Marines plus dependents going to Guam from Okinawa
U.S. military postpones 2 other key decisions on territory buildup
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HONOLULU — The U.S. military has postponed two key decisions related to its buildup of forces on the Guam to ensure it’s complying with environmental and historic preservation laws.
But it gave final approval to the single biggest part of the buildup: a proposal to move 8,600 Marines and their 9,000 dependents from Okinawa, Japan, to the U.S. territory in the Pacific. The decision was posted online Tuesday.
The Navy put off deciding where to build a live fire range for the Marines while it consults with preservation authorities on how the training area would affect the ancient village of Pagat. Stone bowls, fishing gear, spear points and other artifacts dating back more than a millennium have been found at the village, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The military acknowledged in a document called a “Record of Decision” that a significant new influx of population would affect the island’s indigenous Chamorro population, and vowed to be sensitive to this issue.
At its peak, the buildup is expected to boost Guam’s population by 79,000 people, or 45 percent, over its current 180,000 residents.
The Department of Defense “is cognizant of the concerns regarding the degradation of Chamorro culture and respects Chamorro social and cultural traditions and will continue to strive to be good neighbors,” the document said.
The Navy also delayed deciding where in Apra Harbor it will place a new aircraft carrier berth so it can study how construction of the dock would affect the harbor’s coral reef.
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The Environmental Protection Agency in February said the military, in a draft environmental impact statement, had underestimated the effect the berth would have on corals that provide essential habitats for fish and endangered sea turtles.
The EPA told the Navy this month it would need to study the coral matter further before it selected a site within Apra for the carrier.
The Navy wants the new berth to accommodate the military’s strategy of having its aircraft carriers spend more time in the western Pacific.
Guam is about 3,700 miles southwest of Hawaii and 1,500 miles south of Tokyo.
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This is going to be one crowded island.
Hafa Adai
Irish
September 22nd, 2010 at 5:48 pm
What does it say that a country with more billionaires than any other country and one eighth of is citizenry starving has a political party that is arguing to give them more tax breaks.
Who is supporting this party? If this was a political party not appealing to the white race would we tolerate their in your face greed?
Ashamed to be white
Joan
September 22nd, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Reading in Dim Light Hurts Your Vision
Brett Levinson, MD
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Almost one-quarter of all American adults are nearsighted, and everyone over age 40 will have increasing difficulty reading fine print or seeing clearly in dim light.
Most people understand that age is the main reason for declines in eye health and vision, but there’s still a lot of confusion about other factors that help or hurt the eyes. Common myths…
Myth: Sitting too close to the TV hurts the eyes.
Reality: Generations of mothers have scolded their children for sitting too close to the television.
This might have made sense in the 1940s, when TVs emitted fairly high levels of radiation, but it isn’t a factor anymore.
Today you could sit with your nose pressed against the screen, and it wouldn’t hurt your eyes. If you do watch TV up close, you might experience eyestrain because the eyes aren’t designed for prolonged, short-distance viewing.
This may result in a headache, but apart from this, there aren’t any risks associated with up-close TV watching.
Myth: You’ll damage your eyes if you read in dim light.
Reality: Using your eyes, even under difficult viewing conditions, doesn’t hurt them.
You won’t damage your vision by reading in dim light any more than you could hurt your ears by listening to quiet music, but you may develop eyestrain.
Myth: Computer monitors cause eye damage.
Reality: Computer monitors are no more likely than TVs to damage the eyes. However, people who spend a lot of time in front of the computer might experience an increase in eye dryness.
People don’t blink normally when they’re engaged in prolonged, up-close focusing. When you’re working on the computer, you might blink less than once every 10 seconds. That’s not enough to lubricate the eyes.
Infrequent blinking causes additional problems in older adults because their tear film is effective for only about seven or eight seconds between blinks — about half as long as in younger adults.
Recommended: During computer sessions, take an “eye break” at least once an hour. Shift your vision to something farther away, and consciously blink every few seconds.
Use an over-the-counter natural teardrop to remoisturize your eyes. Good brands include Systane, Optive, Soothe XP and Refresh.
Myth: Using stronger reading glasses than you need weakens vision.
Reality: No, it is not true that using a stronger power than you need makes your eyes come to need that power. You can wear any power reading glasses that you want.
You need to choose reading glasses based on the distance at which you work. You may want a stronger power for reading the newspaper than for working on the computer.
Myth: Redness means infection.
Reality: Eye infections are relatively infrequent compared with the cases of red eyes from noninfectious causes.
Viral infections (which do not respond to antibiotics) occur somewhat more often but also are relatively uncommon.
Eye redness usually is due to simple irritation of the surface of the eye — from allergies or from dryness, for example, or from blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelid, which also can cause dry eyes.
Self-test: The eye will be very red if you have an infection (bacterial or viral).
With a bacterial infection, you might notice a thick yellow-white discharge. A viral infection is likely to have a clear, continuous watery discharge.
Viral conjunctivitis (commonly called “pink eye”) results in a very irritated, very red eye, which often spreads to the other eye in one to three days.
Typically, people with pink eye have had a cold recently or have been exposed to someone with pink eye.
Pink eye is very contagious and can quickly spread to family members and coworkers.
To reduce the spread of infection, limit your contact with other people and wash hands frequently. Unlike bacterial conjunctivitis, which is treated with antibiotic eyedrops, there is no treatment for viral pink eye except lubricating eyedrops to reduce discomfort.
Myth: Extended-wear contacts are safe to keep in when you sleep.
Reality: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved extended-wear contact lenses that you can keep in when you sleep, but I see a lot of patients with eye inflammation caused by these lenses.
The cornea, the transparent front of the eye, takes in oxygen all the time. Wearing a contact lens for extended periods reduces oxygen at the eye surface.
Silicone hydrogen lenses allow much more oxygen to get to the cornea, but even they can cause irritation and infection when worn too long.
Always follow your doctor’s instructions. If your contact lenses are designed to be worn for two or four weeks, then change them at the recommended frequency.
If you are wearing your contacts overnight and your eyes become irritated or red, stop wearing them and see your eye doctor. Generally, if you take your contacts out each night, there’s less risk for infection and irritation.
Irritation sometimes can be caused by multipurpose or cleaning solutions. Multipurpose solutions (Opti-Free, ReNu) include chemicals designed to kill bacteria, and some people become sensitive to these products.
I recommend a product called Clear Care. The active ingredient, hydrogen peroxide, kills bacteria and other germs. Then, after six hours of soaking, the solution turns into saline.
For people who have trouble wearing contacts, one-day disposable lenses are another possibility. They are more expensive than the extended-wear lenses but don’t require disinfectant solutions.
CAN SUPPLEMENTS PROTECT YOUR EYES?
There’s evidence that nutritional supplements can help eye patients who have already been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration.
A National Institutes of Health study found that patients with the disease who took a daily combination of beta-carotene (15 mg), vitamin C (500 mg), vitamin E (400 IU), zinc (80 mg) and copper (2 mg) were 25% less likely to progress to an advanced form of the disease.
This was an impressive finding, but there is no solid evidence that nutritional supplements prevent macular degeneration or other eye problems in healthy people.
Exception: Fish oil. Studies show that patients with mild-to-moderate eye dryness usually improve after taking oral supplements of fish oil.
I advise patients to buy a product that contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and follow the dosage instructions on the label.
Personal interviewed Brett Levinson, MD, an ophthalmologist who trained at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia. He is director of the Cornea and Anterior Segment at Select Eye Care in Baltimore and a clinical instructor in ophthalmology at University of Maryland School of Medicine.
September 22nd, 2010 at 6:40 pm
If you really want to know how powerful the big corporations are try copying any of the articles that tell the story about Similac infant fromula being recalled because of bug parts contamination.
Similac infant formula recalled after bug parts are found
Similac infant formula recalled over concerns about insect parts.
http://www.walletpop.com [Found on Yahoo! Search]
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My suggestion: paste this into your google browser –
Similac infant formula recalled
Then read try to copy the articles. Interesting
Ruth
September 22nd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Forbes 400: The Richest People in America
WalletPop Staff
Sep 22nd 2010 @ 6:00PM EST
Filed Under: Celebs & Money, In the News
By Luisa Kroll, Forbes.com
The Forbes 400 richest Americans regained lost ground in 2010, while most were still smarting from the recession.
The total worth of the Forbes 400 was up 8% to $1.37 trillion, well out-earning the 1% rise in the S&P 500 index over the same period of time. More than half (217) are richer than they were a year ago.
The headline number tells a partial story. Just over one-third of the 400 failed to add to their fortunes or lost ground. Still well out of reach is the record $1.57 trillion in total net worth set in 2008.
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Yes, all the above is true while one eighth of America may not eat tonight.
Helena
September 22nd, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Okay, here we go again with another put down of Guam.
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Actress Minka Kelly has said that Lindsay Lohan should move to an island in the Pacific to cure her addiction “to being in front of paparazzi”.
The Friday Night Lights star, 30, said she believes the troubled actress – who is reportedly facing another spell in jail after recently breaching her parole – needs to take a lengthy break from the spotlight to sort out her life.
Kelly, who is engaged to New York Yankees baseball player Derek Jeter, said to HollywoodLife.com: ‘She should move to Guam. I’m not kidding. She should move to Guam for like a year.”
She added: ‘She’s addicted to being in front of paparazzi… if she just escaped and went somewhere where she’s not important to the paparazzi, she’d get herself better.’
The trailer for Kelly’s new movie, The Roommate, which is due out next year, was recently released and sees her starring alongside Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester.
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Obviously Kelly has never been to Guam
Hafa Adai
Lea
September 22nd, 2010 at 7:04 pm
Ruth, great observation. I had to work to get this to copy.
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Similac Infant Formula Recall – Are You Affected? Who Knows?
Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:15 PM Updated: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:44 PM
Sandra Lee
Abbott announced earlier today that it is voluntarily recalling particular Similac-brand, powder infant formulas in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean because they may have been tainted by beetles.
The company detected the presence of a small common beetle in the product produced in one of its manufacturing facilities.
I have had to supplement breastfeeding with infant formula and recently used Similac’s powdered infant formula, which could be among those recalled but so far I haven’t been able to find out.
Even though the company offers a phone number (800- 986-8850) and web link to look up your product’s lot number, the line has been busy and the site isn’t working.
I don’t know how long it’s been this way but I’ve been trying for 45 minutes and suspect many other concerned parents are doing the same – which is why their phone and website are down in the first place.
But you’d think the company would anticipate that a large number of people would be concerned and they could avoid this issue, perhaps by offering other phone numbers to call.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, but admits the possibility that infants eating it could “experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat as a result of small insect parts irritating the GI tract.”
Beyond the supposedly low potential health risk, the “ick” factor is still pretty high and I’d like to know if my child was exposed.
But for now, I’m still alternating between pressing the redial button on my phone and my computer’s refresh button.
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Check your babies if you have been feeding them Similac.
Norma
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 am
The Right has a new strategy. They start small fringe groups. make them appear as if they are just spontaneous start ups, fund them and fill the members heads with hate and scare propaganda.
The head’em to the poles to vote Republican. Here’s one of their latest.
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Now Accepting Gunners, Patriots and Concerned Citizens
Mike Piccione
Editor, Guns & Patriots
Guns & Patriots is the gun club with no dues, no membership forms, nothing but We the People! We stand for free speech, honest and limited government, and the right to keep and bear arms. Each Tuesday morning, an action-packed e-newsletter with gun reviews, military analysis, history, and political commentary is delivered straight to your inbox.
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We are supposed to believe that this idea just took form and it is funding it self and caught the attention of a main Right wing publication.
Of course the hicks that jump on these things aren’t the brightest bulb in the pack.
But this tells us it will be a must for the democrats to get their people to the poles.
Mike
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 am
Ruth thanks for the notice about Similac. I found this this morning.
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5 million cans of baby formula recalled over bug contamination
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Abbott Labs – US pharmaceutical firm Abbott Labs is recalling nearly five million containers of powder baby formula …
– 1 hr 15 mins ago
The Starting Point is a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight and a preview of the stories we expect to cover today.
Top story
Abbott Laboratories is recalling 5 million containers of its best-selling Similac baby formula, The Associated Press reported. The recall, which affects powdered formula sold in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some Caribbean countries, was ordered because the product may contain beetles or beetle larvae.
Two consumers contacted Abbott with allegations of tainted formula, forcing the company to launch an investigation. According to Reuters, the beetles were later discovered at the company’s Sturgis, Mich., plant.
“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that while the formula containing these beetles poses no immediate health risk, there is a possibility that infants who consume formula containing the beetles or their larvae could experience symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and refusal to eat,” Abbott said.
The affected products were sold in 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans. Parents are urged to visit the Similac Website and enter the formula’s lot numbers to determine if the products are part of the recall.
Abbott expects to lose $100 million in connection with the recall.
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$100 million is a good reason to stall the message until the company could get a handle on it.
Better check your babies because the republicans have seen to it that the FDA doesn’t have the legal power to close down the shoddy operations of the big corps.
Mindy
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:17 am
Here’s one use for those RQ-4 Global Hawks. The US under Obama realizes that they have to keep tabs on China.
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Over the weekend, the Taipei Times reported that the United States will soon begin operating high-altitude, long-endurance RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) out of Guam. When operational, these drones will monitor Chinese forces opposite the Taiwan Strait. Ultimately, they will replace the U-2 and RC-135 aircraft that conduct reconnaissance in the west Pacific.
The Obama administration deserves credit for such efforts to keep a close eye on Chinese military modernization.
Although the term “transformation” has fallen out of favor in Washington, it has not in Beijing. China is deploying a range of capabilities aimed at blunting U.S. military power in Asia, including the DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile, a large family of precision-guided ballistic missiles, anti-satellite weapons, and cyber warfare capabilities.
As Jacqueline Newmyer writes in a thought-provoking article in the latest issue of The Journal of Strategic Studies, Chinese strategists believe that the so-called “revolution in military affairs” offers Beijing a historic opportunity to alter the military balance with the United States.
Having concealed its military buildup for years, the Chinese leadership has become increasingly open and bellicose in discussing its ability to inflict damage on U.S. forces.
The deployment of Global Hawks to Guam offers more than just an opportunity to monitor Chinese military deployments; it also holds with it the possibility of new methods to enhancing security and strengthening deterrence in Asia — something that should appeal to an administration that has favored multilateral approaches.
The United States’ Asian allies are all concerned about Chinese military modernization, and about U.S. staying power in the face of a rising China. They are also interested in purchasing or developing high-altitude, long-endurance UAVs like the Global Hawk.
The door would thus appear to be open for bold action: What if the United States spearheaded a multinational effort to field a constellation of high-altitude, long-endurance UAVs and share the data produced by their sensors to establish a common picture of the west Pacific?
With some vision and bold action, U.S. drones could become the core of an Asian allied airborne reconnaissance network.
Such a network could increase transparency in the region. Having many eyes watching the region could also represent a powerful deterrent to Chinese aggression, whether across the Taiwan Strait or in the South China Sea.
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Sure, China may be interested in selling out its people for more influence with aliens or any other country that needs bodies. They have the most to spare on the planet.
That being said means that the world will soon have to deal with a Super Power that doesn’t care how many of its citizens it loses in a war.
Sam
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:24 am
It’s after 12AM here in Guam. I should be in bed but I wanted to tell you Michelle about the special woman who lectured on Guam yesterday.
Zohra Andi Baso from South Sulawesi, Indonesia was wonderful.
Hafa Adai
Anna
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:32 am
Q: I regret getting a tattoo years ago. Can I get rid of it completely?
A: Dermatologists and plastic surgeons use lasers to break down tattoo pigments into tiny particles, which the body’s lymphatic system drains away.
Different lasers target different hues, so ask if the doctor has the right lasers for your colors.
You may require three to a dozen 15-minute treatments, depending on the tattoo’s size, colors, depth and density.
The laser beams feel like rubber band snaps. Topical numbing cream or an injection of local anesthesia minimizes discomfort. Afterward, skin may be red, crusty and sore for a week or so.
Cost: About $250 to $1,000 per treatment, not covered by insurance.
Results: The treated area may be temporarily lighter or darker than surrounding skin. Permanent discoloration or scarring is uncommon, though sometimes deep residual pigment remains.
Our inside source: Jessie S. Cheung, MD, associate director of cosmetic dermatology, Langone Medical Center, New York University, New York City.
September 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
Sam:
That was a good preview. But I would also add that the world will soon have to deal with a super power that will need more resources and perhaps space to accommodate that huge number of citizens.
Moss
September 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
Mischa, meant to comment on Anonzs’ statement which was stated quite some time ago : ) and ever since I read it I thought, well, we’re f**ked now and the for the unforseeable future bc unlike elected officials the supreme court is for life that’s why we have people who are 88 and still not only living and breathing but they’re still being bought, shit…! We can vote for whoever we want to but how do we change the term limit on teh supreme court justices? Ane meanwhile teh Anonz’s of the world will continue to do what they do bc they can and we allow it. It seems we’re fleeced and will continue to be so unless we do something about that…just a thought…
Malcolm, I was there 8am-8pm, very brief, thank you for asking though.
Ruth, any word on Anonz? I’m going with the no news is good news until you tell me otherwise.
Caio, Luv, Zen Lill
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:01 am
[...] Trish: Those stats are stifling! I feel for the Chamorros. A lot f big changes will be happening on your little island. I HOPE that all of you are prepared. Oh and Lea: In regards to Kelly’s armchair therapy – she has no idea what she is talking about. Hafa Adai. [...]
September 23rd, 2010 at 9:09 am
Moss when I think of all those chinese and how their government must have to work to feed its people, it reminds me of Michelle’s topic today.
1 in 8 americans starving. That is ridiculous. But it is what it was when we were saying that the richest nation in the world could not afford to give all its people health care.
The republicans are busy trying to take that back. Can you imagine the uproar if we decide that 1 in 8 americans starving is something the government should tackle.
What is it with white people that they can accept other people suffering as long as it isn’t them?
Maybe the Cherokee were right when they asked if the white eyes were human beings.
I don’t want to sound racist, but it is the whites in this country that are aways arguing to give more to the rich and less to those who have less.
I don’t get it with that race. Why are they so insensitive to the plight of the less fortunate?
Actually, I was being racist. If I weren’t I would have clarified that statement. What I should make clear is that this does not apply to all whites, just american whites.
It is the average white american that is very insensitive to the plight of the less fortunate, especially someone of a different race.
Though to be fair, the average white american can’t stand their own poor either. They do everything to make the rich more comfortable. All you have to do to confirm that is to read Helena’s post above.
So white america, tell me what’s the deal? Why do you kiss up to the super rich so much?
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