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In last night's debate, Sen. Obama mentioned that AIG, after the recent bailout, sent executives to a retreat - spending taxpayer money for spa treatments and other luxuries. He voiced his opinion that those execs should be fired, and AIG should have to repay the money spent.
A full AP article can be found here.
I just hope this isn't how all our bailout - oh excuse me - rescue plan - money will be spent.
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The health care issue has been a very important one for me and my family this election year. I've been noticing lately ads on television for the American Medical Association's website about their plan - VoiceForTheUninsured.org. Today, I finally visited the site to see what they had to say.
I must say, I am all for a "single-payer" system, but I have doubts about how well our government can or will implement such a plan. The AMA plan seems to meet all the crucial needs of our health care crisis.
First, the plan provides financial help for those who can not afford health insurance. Second, it provides fairness - everyone, whether they have employer provided insurance or private pay insurance, gets the same tax breaks. Finally, the plan provides additional help for those who are considered high risk by the insurance companies due to pre-existing medical conditions.
So many people I talk to about this issue absolutely hate the idea of everyone having insurance. Some think that it will make it harder to get treatment, because there will be so many people seeing the doctor if it's free. Others are just afraid of anything that is socialized. Then there are those who don't like the idea of shared costs - "I pay for my insurance, I don't see why I should have to pay for anyone else to have it."
I don't think we'll have to worry about lines at the doctor's office - anymore than we do now. In fact, when everyone is able to receive preventative medicine, there will be less disease to worry about. As for the socialized aspect, what about the other social services we have...police protection, fire departments, public schools, social security, medicare, etc. We take so many of them for granted that we don't even consider them to be socialized. Why should someone have to reach old age before he or she is entitled to socialized health care? As for the ones who are just plain greedy, they just don't realize that they ARE paying for other people's health care in the long run anyway. When someone doesn't have insurance, he or she is more likely to go to the emergency room for non-emergency treatments that could be handled more efficiently, and less expensively at the doctor's office. If one can't pay for the emergency room bill, it's passed along to everyone else in the form of higher costs.
I urge everyone to visit the AMA site VoiceForTheUninsured.org and consider their plan. They allow for registration which will send messages to congress to let them know you support this plan. Regardless of your income level or health status, this issue affects us all. Be sure your voice is heard.
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Do You Know What You are Eating?
ADA Introduces MyFoodAdvisor
Even when you try to eat healthy there are oftentimes hidden ingredients lurking. Did you know that low-fat often means high in sugar or sodium? Earlier this month the American Diabetes Association (ADA) launched an online nutrition tool -- MyFoodAdvisor™ -- that unlocks the mystery of what is in many of the foods you eat at www.diabetes.org/myfoodadvisor.
MyFoodAdvisor provides food information to people with diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and those looking to lose weight. This interactive tool compares foods by 22 different nutrients, suggests healthy alternatives, and analyzes what you currently eat. Portion sizes are standardized, based on the American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association exchange lists so all carbohydrate-containing foods are shown in servings of about 15 grams of carbohydrate.
"When health care providers tell patients to watch their carbs, eat more fiber or to avoid saturated fats, most people don't know where to start," commented Ann Albright, PhD, RD, President, Health Care & Education, American Diabetes Association. "MyFoodAdvisor takes the guesswork out of that. This tool appeals to so many looking for nutrition information: people with diabetes because of the consistent portions of carbohydrates and proteins; people with or at risk for heart disease because of the option to search by fiber, sodium and saturated fats; and people with kidney disease because potassium and phosphorous information is included, which is not listed on standard nutrition labels."
The new MyFoodAdvisor has a host of helpful features, which include:
Explore Foods
* Seek healthier alternatives to foods that are overall lower in sodium or saturated fat, or higher in fiber, ranking options that may provide alternatives for a meal.
* Browse by food category (starches and grains, vegetables) or by a specific foods (pork tenderloin).
* Compare foods by 22 nutrients (more than what appears on nutrition facts labels), including potassium, and phosphorus.
"Sometimes the low-fat version of our favorite foods contains more sugar or sodium than the regular version or the sugar-free contains more trans and saturated fat," Albright said. "It is a good idea to have the total picture before making a decision at the grocery store."
Recipes
* Save recipes to personal recipe box (with log in).
* Search for recipes by amount of calories, carbohydrate, sodium, and saturated fat.
* Search for recipes by main ingredient (such as salmon).
* Produce shopping list.
"Let's say for example you are trying to watch the amount of carbohydrates you eat but also trying to increase your fiber intake," commented Albright. "You can search for recipes that meet both of those needs."
Create a dish
* Tracks all 22 nutrients consumed each day.
* Shows contribution of each new food to the overall dish.
* User can review a meal or recipe to provide clues to increased blood glucose levels.
"If one person in the family has type 2 diabetes or heart disease, chances are there are others around the dinner table who could be at risk as well," said Albright. "MyFoodAdvisor can help to implement healthier food choices for the entire family."
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's premier voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. The Association's mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Founded in 1940, the Association provides services to hundreds of communities across the country. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.
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Have you tried 5-Hour Energy? We've all heard that energy drinks can be harmful, but the 5-Hour Energy shots claim to be safe and healthy. My husband and I used them on our recent trip, so we could be more energetic while driving long hours each day.
According to the product website, "5-Hour Energy is packed with stuff that's good for you - B vitamins and amino acids." If you look at the product label, one serving provides 2000% of the daily value for bitamin B6, and 8333% of the daily value for vitamin B12. WOW! It must be really good for you, right
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Mployd.com is a rapidly growing international online employment opportunity site which has announced the launch of a unique local search capability in conjunction with Google Maps.
“This is great news for our employers that know they are only going to hire local employees. The team at Mployd.com has worked hard with our users to develop a unique job posting and job searching opportunity. No more searching a bunch of jobs to find a job down the street from where you live. Select your town and those are the jobs you will see when you visit Mployd.com,” explained Braiden Harvey C.E.O
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People do not have to wait for someone they care about to "hit bottom". Family and friends of an alcoholic or drug addict can play an active role in accelerating the process of "hitting rock bottom"--by allowing natural consequences to happen. Boulder author Joe Herzanek explores the concept of "raising the bottom" in his award-winning book “Why Don’t They JUST QUIT?”.
Boulder author Joe Herzanek explores the concept of "raising the bottom" in his award-winning book “Why Don’t They JUST QUIT?”. Herzanek explains, “This whole idea of “hitting bottom” is out of date. Some people will wait years—even decades—for their friend to reach this mythical point in their alcohol and drug use. But why wait for them to “hit bottom”? Why not help them by raising their bottom
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(OPENPRESS) July 20, 2008 -- Due to the increased crime in Philadelphia, WomenOnGuard.com decided to donate products to “Women Organized Against Rape” (WOAR), a women’s crisis center in Pennsylvania, which has been helping sexual assault victims for nearly 30 years.
Indian Beach, NC July 19, 2008. WomenOnGuard.com donates products to a different sexual assault women’s crisis center around the country on a monthly basis. WomenOnGuard.com is an e-commerce website that sells non lethal, self defense products such as Mace, pepper spray, stun guns, Taser products, personal alarms and home protection products. This website includes hotlines, safety tips, helpful links and a Blog
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You have to wonder at the police in New Zealand.
I’ve just been reading an article by Muriel Newman in which she points out that Nicky Hager, who was part and parcel of the downfall of the former Opposition Leader, Don Brash, has never been charged in any way with receiving stolen emails – emails that belonged to Mr Brash and which appear to have been hacked into by someone within Parliament itself
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I know I'm a bit late getting this posted, but thought the actual info from FDA should be posted (so we know why we aren't getting tomatoes on our hamburgers!)
This release was revised on June 8, 2008 to include Hawaii to the list of states not associated with this outbreak.
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Paul Little, who produces a column called The Month That Was (misprint, mouth-offs and media curiosities) in the New Zealand magazine, North and South, posted this snippet amongst the other pieces of humour:
Distance Looks Away
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