I am getting some copies of the book his wife wrote on how she got rid of Ian’s cancer. If you want one, let me know. http://www.theage.com.au/national/can-apricot-kernels-keep-cancer-at-bay-20100306-pptb.html
Quotable Quotations on Government
In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm and three or more is
a congress.” – John Adams
“If you don’t read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed.” – Mark Twain
“Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress . . . But then I repeat myself.” – Mark Twain
“I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself
up by the handle.” – Winston Churchill
“A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.” – George Bernard Shaw
“Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.” – James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1994)
“Foreign aid might be defined as a transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries.” – Douglas Casey, Classmate of Bill Clinton at Georgetown University
“Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.” – P.J. O’Rourke, Civil Libertarian
“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases. If it moves, tax it. If it keeps
moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” – Ronald Reagan (1986)
“I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.” – Will Rogers
“If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it’s free!” – P.J. O’Rourke
“In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other.” – Voltaire (1764)
“No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.” – Mark Twain (1866)
“Talk is cheap…except when Congress does it.” – Anon
“The government is like a baby’s alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no responsibility at the other.” – Ronald Reagan
“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery.” – Winston Churchill
“The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.” – Mark Twain
“The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.” – Herbert Spencer, English Philosopher (1820-1903)
“There is no distinctly Native American criminal class…save Congress.” – Mark Twain
“What this country needs are more unemployed politicians.” – Edward Langley, Artist (1928 – 1995)
“A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.” – Thomas Jefferson
Do you still have a microwave in your kitchen?
Then check this out: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/05/18/microwave-hazards.aspx
- If you want to use food to optimize your health, it is helpful to pay attention not only to the food quality but also how you prepare it, being careful to use methods that do not seriously impair food quality
- Studies suggest microwaving your food could expose you to carcinogenic toxins released from plastic or paper wrappers, and destroy valuable nutrients in the food
- A Swiss food scientist found that microwaved food increased cholesterol levels, decreased red and white blood cell counts, decreased hemoglobin and produced radiolytic compounds
Excellent Discovery channel documentary, in 6 parts
They don’t teach the really interesting history stuff in school. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P42j9Xltyg&feature=related
Latest European Court of Justice Ruling on Supplements: So-So
An important ruling was recently handed down by the European Court of Justice in April about supplement regulation.
First the bad:
The court accepted the scientific methodology that our Dr. Rob Verkerk has so effectively shown to be highly flawed. This is not too surprising. What do judges know about science?
But there is some good too:
The Court also ruled that national governments or the European Commission cannot implement excessively low maximum vitamin levels without demonstrating “genuine” or “real” risks to human health. ANH- Europe believes that this ‘supreme view’ from the highest court in Europe could pave the way for preventing disproportionate bans on particular molecular forms of nutrients that are known to be safe (and beneficial) at supplemental doses currently used. For more on this story, please see the following report from ANH-Intl.
http://www.anh-usa.org/latest-european-court-of-justice-ruling-on-supplements-comme-ci-comme-ca/
Why do I distrust GMO foods?
Let me count the ways… http://www.alsearsmd.com/gmo-foods-mutant-food-fight/
Study: ADHD linked to pesticide exposure
Pesticide exposure doubles risk of ADHD
A growing body of literature provides evidence that pesticides may have a role in the development of ASD and ADHD. The observed pesticide exposures in the epidemiologic studies are incidental and generally low level. They occur prior to conception, during gestation, and in early childhood at critical stages of neurologic development. It is likely for both ASD and ADHD that there are gene–environment interactions. This brief review provides a framework to understand evidence for pesticides in the etiology of ASD and ADHD. The laboratory science provides mechanistic data as well as confirmation of symptoms in controlled dosing experiments. The epidemiological data provide supporting evidence for human outcomes beginning in the earliest stages of childhood development and at exposures well below those resulting in acute toxicity. While the evidence cannot be considered conclusive, the existing data justifies further research.
Fragrances are loaded with toxic and carcinogenic chemicals
From my book: Call me old-fashioned but I prefer my woman unpolluted thanks. Synthetic fragrances can contain as many as 200 ingredients that are not required to be disclosed. Many personal care products contain synthetic fragrances which contain phthalates. For more data check out: http://www.naturalingredient.org/syntheticfragrances.htm
A great video on health and aging
Only three false datums of which to beware; scientists say we can only live to 100 and both what he calls myths are not backed up by any data I have seen and his whole presentation is a complete contradiction of them! 🙂 Strange to say the least. Nevertheless some great data. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/01/26/buettner.long.life/?hpt=C2
Please pass this on to anyone you know who is pregnant
If a pregnant woman uses the common, over the counter pain killer acetaminophen/paracetamol (in Panadeine) it increases the risk of wheezing and asthma in their children. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091105084842.htm