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Thursday, December 25, 2008
SIMPLE WHITE ENVELOPE
It's just a small white envelope stuck among the branches of our
Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has
peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so.
It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas -- oh, not the true
meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it -- the
overspending, the frantic running around at the last minute to get a tie
for Uncle Harry and the dusting powder for Grandma -- the gifts given in
desperation because you couldn't think of anything else.
Knowing he felt this way, I decided one year to bypass the usual
shirts, sweaters, ties, and so forth. I reached for something special just
for Mike. The inspiration came in an unusual way. Our son Kevin, who was
12 that year, was wrestling at the jun or level at the school he
attended. Shortly before Christmas, there was a non-league match against
a team sponsored by an inner-city church.
These youngsters, dressed in sneakers so ragged that shoestrings seemed to
be the only thing holding them together, presented a sharp contrast to our
boys in their spiffy blue and gold uniforms and sparkling new wrestling
shoes. As the match began, I was alarmed to see that the other team was
wrestling without headgear, a kind of light helmet designed to protect a
wrestler's ears. It was a luxury the ragtag team obviously could not afford.
Well, we ended up walloping them. We took every weight class. And, as each
of their boys got up from the mat, he swaggered around in his tatters with
false bravado, a kind of street pride that couldn't acknowledge defeat.
Mike, seated beside me, shook his head sadly, "I wish just one of them
could have won," he said. "They have a lot of potential, but losing like
this could take the heart right out of them." Mike loved kids -- all
kids -- and he knew them, having coached little league football, baseball,
and lacrosse.
That's when the idea for his present came. That afternoon, I went to a
local sporting goods store and bought an assortment of wrestling headgear
and shoes and sent them anonymously to the inner-city church.
On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside
telling Mike what I had done and that this was his gift from me. His smile
was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and in succeeding years.
For each Christmas, I followed the tradition -- one year sending a group
of mentally handicapped youngsters to a hockey game, another year a check
to a pair of elderly brothers whose home had burned to the ground the week before Christmas, and on and on.
The envelope became the highlight of our Christmas. It was always the last
thing opened on Chris tmas morning, and our children, ignoring their new
toys, would stand with wide-eyed anticipation as their dad lifted the
envelope from the tree to reveal its contents.
As the children grew, the toys gave way to more practical presents, but
the envelope never lost its allure. The story doesn't end there.
You see, we lost Mike last year due to cancer. When Christmas rolled
around, I was still so wrapped in grief that I barely got the tree up. But
Christmas Eve found me placing an envelope on the tree, and in the morning
it was joined by three more. Each of our children, unbeknownst to the
others, had placed an envelope on the tree for their dad. The tradition
has grown and someday will expand even further with our grandchildren
standing around the tree with wide-eyed anticipation watching as their
fathers take down the envelope.
Mike's spirit, like the Christmas spirit, will always be with us. May
we all remember Christ, who is the reason for the season, and the true
Christmas spirit this year and always. God Bless! -- pass this along to
those friends and loved ones who you know are the givers who understand
the true meaning of Thanksgiving and Christmas
Christmas tree. No name, no identification, no inscription. It has
peeked through the branches of our tree for the past 10 years or so.
It all began because my husband Mike hated Christmas -- oh, not the true
meaning of Christmas, but the commercial aspects of it -- the
overspending, the frantic running around at the last minute to get a tie
for Uncle Harry and the dusting powder for Grandma -- the gifts given in
desperation because you couldn't think of anything else.
Knowing he felt this way, I decided one year to bypass the usual
shirts, sweaters, ties, and so forth. I reached for something special just
for Mike. The inspiration came in an unusual way. Our son Kevin, who was
12 that year, was wrestling at the jun or level at the school he
attended. Shortly before Christmas, there was a non-league match against
a team sponsored by an inner-city church.
These youngsters, dressed in sneakers so ragged that shoestrings seemed to
be the only thing holding them together, presented a sharp contrast to our
boys in their spiffy blue and gold uniforms and sparkling new wrestling
shoes. As the match began, I was alarmed to see that the other team was
wrestling without headgear, a kind of light helmet designed to protect a
wrestler's ears. It was a luxury the ragtag team obviously could not afford.
Well, we ended up walloping them. We took every weight class. And, as each
of their boys got up from the mat, he swaggered around in his tatters with
false bravado, a kind of street pride that couldn't acknowledge defeat.
Mike, seated beside me, shook his head sadly, "I wish just one of them
could have won," he said. "They have a lot of potential, but losing like
this could take the heart right out of them." Mike loved kids -- all
kids -- and he knew them, having coached little league football, baseball,
and lacrosse.
That's when the idea for his present came. That afternoon, I went to a
local sporting goods store and bought an assortment of wrestling headgear
and shoes and sent them anonymously to the inner-city church.
On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside
telling Mike what I had done and that this was his gift from me. His smile
was the brightest thing about Christmas that year and in succeeding years.
For each Christmas, I followed the tradition -- one year sending a group
of mentally handicapped youngsters to a hockey game, another year a check
to a pair of elderly brothers whose home had burned to the ground the week before Christmas, and on and on.
The envelope became the highlight of our Christmas. It was always the last
thing opened on Chris tmas morning, and our children, ignoring their new
toys, would stand with wide-eyed anticipation as their dad lifted the
envelope from the tree to reveal its contents.
As the children grew, the toys gave way to more practical presents, but
the envelope never lost its allure. The story doesn't end there.
You see, we lost Mike last year due to cancer. When Christmas rolled
around, I was still so wrapped in grief that I barely got the tree up. But
Christmas Eve found me placing an envelope on the tree, and in the morning
it was joined by three more. Each of our children, unbeknownst to the
others, had placed an envelope on the tree for their dad. The tradition
has grown and someday will expand even further with our grandchildren
standing around the tree with wide-eyed anticipation watching as their
fathers take down the envelope.
Mike's spirit, like the Christmas spirit, will always be with us. May
we all remember Christ, who is the reason for the season, and the true
Christmas spirit this year and always. God Bless! -- pass this along to
those friends and loved ones who you know are the givers who understand
the true meaning of Thanksgiving and Christmas
Merry Christmas
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
THE GOOD NAPKINS
The Good Napkins
This cracked me up! Tell me you all didn't wonder about these when you were little!!
THE GOOD NAPKINS... ahhhhh... the joys of having Girls...
My mother taught me to read when I was four years old (her first mistake). One day, I was in the bathroom and noticed one of the cabinet doors was ajar.
I read the box in the cabinet. I then asked my mother why she was keeping 'napkins' in the bathroom. Didn't they belong in the kitchen?
Not wanting to burden me with unnecessary facts, she told me that those were for 'special occasions' (her second mistake).
Now fast forward a few months.... It's Thanksgiving Day, and my folks are leaving to pick up my uncle and his wife for dinner. Mom had assignments for all of us while they were gone.
Mine was to set the table.
When they returned, my uncle came in first and immediately burst into laughter. Next came his wife who gasped, then began giggling. Next came my father, who roared with laughter.
Then came Mom, who almost died of embarrassment when she saw each place setting on the table with a 'special occasion' Kotex napkin at each plate, with the fork carefully arranged on top. I had even tucked the little tail in so they didn't hang off the edge!!
My mother asked me why I used these and, of course, my response sent the other adults into further fits of laughter.
'But, Mom, you said they were for special occasions!!!'
Isn't it easier to just tell the truth?! ????????
Pass this on to your girlfriends who need a good laugh.
Life is too short for drama and petty things, so kiss, laugh, love truly and forgive quickly.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
Recession?... What Recession?...
Every where you look there's talk of a recession and it's worldwide.
Whether you live in the United States, London, Australia or Asia you're hearing that things are supposed to get much tougher.
But did you know that even during tough economic times people are still building a fortune.
That's right, even during a recession there are millions of people making money.
Even though the economy may slow down, and things may get tough there are still plenty of ways to make money.
How do people make a fortune even during tough economic times?
They have a mindset for building wealth.
Their mind and subconscious mind are geared to creating wealth no matter what the economy may do.
The economy could be in a recession and they will still make money - because that's what their conditioned to do.
Bill Gates will make more.
Warren Buffet will make even more during tough times.
Carlos Slim Helu will add to his fortune.
Ingvar Kamprad will continue to thrive.
Lakshmi Mittal will still make money.
These are some of the richest people in the world and they all have a wealth building mindset. Their subconscious mind is conditioned to find ways to build wealth regardless of the greater economy.
How can you have that mindset?
It's simple.
First focus on creating wealth instead of losing money.
During tough economic times most people start thinking of how they could lose everything, how they may lose their job, their home, their savings.
What you focus on is what you attract.
If your mind is focused on losing what you have then your subconscious mind will think that you just want to lose everything. So it will create the conditions to help you lose what you have.
Change your focus.
You don't want to lose everything.
You want to make more money.
So get your mind focused on finding ways to make more money and your subconscious mind will create the situations to help you create massive wealth.
Start developing a mindset for wealth today.
Next forget about a recession and tough economic times.
Prepare for it but don't focus on it.
When you hear someone talk about a recession or how tough things may get - change your focus and start thinking of how you can build wealth.
Creating wealth is a lot easier than you think when you have the mindset for creating and attracting wealth.
Unfortunately most people have a mindset that's geared to losing money or not making nough.
Negative thinking will cripple your chance to create wealth.
Saying things like: it's difficult to make money, I don't know how to make money, I'm not smart enough (who said you had to be smart to make money?), things are tough, money is the root of all evil (this one I've never really understood) and the list goes on and on.
But you don't have to live with those negative thoughts, beliefs and actions.
You can begin to turn things around.
We may very well be headed for tougher economic times but that doesn't mean you can't create the wealth that you want.
Once you have the right mindset everything flows to you.
You'll begin to attract the opportunities to help you succeed and create the wealth you want.
Creating wealth isn't about hard work.
You won't build wealth by working harder and longer hours.
When your mind and subconscious mind are conditioned to creating wealth you will have more than you can imagine.
Train your mind to focus on creating wealth.
Direct your subconscious mind to build the fortune you desire.
Don't let negative news of tough economic times fool you into thinking you can't have the wealth you want.
-Karim H.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Don't Quit
When things go wrong,
as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging
seems all uphill,
When the funds are low,
and the debts is high,
And you want to smile,
but have to sigh,
When care is pressing
you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't quit.
Life is queer with its twist and turn,
As everyone of us somtimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won
had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though
the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell
how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when
you're hardest hit.
It's when things seem worse,
that you must not quit.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Distractions. Inattention. Boredom.
Good tips for all!
A woman with ADHD once told me that when she is in a conversation with someone and if the topic at hand isn't of much interest to her, she - like many with ADHD - zones out. As she put it, "I see their mouth moving but don't seem to hear the words. My inner world is much more interesting."
We miss so much- teachers' lectures, lovers' murmurings, children's innocent wonderings and questions, driving directions, movie plots...all due to our distractibility. How can we improve our listening skills so we're connected with our loved ones, bosses, friends and others?
1. Become aware of your tendency to mentally roam.
2. Stay in the here and now. Remind yourself that you can think about other things later.
3. Find ways to stay connected. For some, it's watching the person's mouth or eyes.
4. When your mind wanders, mentally repeat what the person is saying.
5. Become more interactive in the conversation. If you tend to be a passive listener, practice interjecting your thoughts and ideas.
6. People love to talk about themselves. Ask questions; you'll be more likely to listen if you are more active in the conversation.
7. If you're in a class, business meeting or other type of lecture, bring fidgets to help you stay focused. Or doodle on a piece of paper. Some find it easier to listen if they take copious notes.
8. Sit in the front of the room at meetings, classes and presentations. You'll be less likely to get distracted by others around you.
9. Many with ADHD have a tendency to take over a conversation. Remind yourself to take a break and allow others to have a chance to talk.
10. Don't be afraid to ask the person to repeat himself. If you let the conversation go too long when your mind is elsewhere, it will only get tougher to re-connect. No explanations are needed other than, "can you say that again?"
11. Pretend that you'll be tested on the information/conversation you're hearing.
12. Practice not interrupting (very hard when you have ADHD!). Wear a rubber band on your wrist and pluck it when you get the urge to speak out of turn.
13. Repeat (some!) of the words the speaker is saying so that it "sticks." For example, if a person is giving you directions, re-state them verbally.
14. Be aware of distractions and eliminate them if at all possible, i.e. turn off the TV or radio. Move to a different room that is quieter. Sit away from doors and windows.
15. Think of how you can learn from this person- what is their message? How will you better understand her? Think of the conversation as a learning experience.
Listening is an art form. Having ADHD and learning to listen is a skill that you can hone with practice and patience.
A woman with ADHD once told me that when she is in a conversation with someone and if the topic at hand isn't of much interest to her, she - like many with ADHD - zones out. As she put it, "I see their mouth moving but don't seem to hear the words. My inner world is much more interesting."
We miss so much- teachers' lectures, lovers' murmurings, children's innocent wonderings and questions, driving directions, movie plots...all due to our distractibility. How can we improve our listening skills so we're connected with our loved ones, bosses, friends and others?
1. Become aware of your tendency to mentally roam.
2. Stay in the here and now. Remind yourself that you can think about other things later.
3. Find ways to stay connected. For some, it's watching the person's mouth or eyes.
4. When your mind wanders, mentally repeat what the person is saying.
5. Become more interactive in the conversation. If you tend to be a passive listener, practice interjecting your thoughts and ideas.
6. People love to talk about themselves. Ask questions; you'll be more likely to listen if you are more active in the conversation.
7. If you're in a class, business meeting or other type of lecture, bring fidgets to help you stay focused. Or doodle on a piece of paper. Some find it easier to listen if they take copious notes.
8. Sit in the front of the room at meetings, classes and presentations. You'll be less likely to get distracted by others around you.
9. Many with ADHD have a tendency to take over a conversation. Remind yourself to take a break and allow others to have a chance to talk.
10. Don't be afraid to ask the person to repeat himself. If you let the conversation go too long when your mind is elsewhere, it will only get tougher to re-connect. No explanations are needed other than, "can you say that again?"
11. Pretend that you'll be tested on the information/conversation you're hearing.
12. Practice not interrupting (very hard when you have ADHD!). Wear a rubber band on your wrist and pluck it when you get the urge to speak out of turn.
13. Repeat (some!) of the words the speaker is saying so that it "sticks." For example, if a person is giving you directions, re-state them verbally.
14. Be aware of distractions and eliminate them if at all possible, i.e. turn off the TV or radio. Move to a different room that is quieter. Sit away from doors and windows.
15. Think of how you can learn from this person- what is their message? How will you better understand her? Think of the conversation as a learning experience.
Listening is an art form. Having ADHD and learning to listen is a skill that you can hone with practice and patience.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Water quality and the levels of pharmaceuticals in water By Illinois Section AWWA(Illinois Section AWWA)
Prescription Drug Disposal Program. Pontiac Township HS Accessed 8/22/08. http://www.p2d2program.org/ 11. Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Collections. Solid Waste Agency of Lake County. Accessed 8/25/08. ...
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Illinois Section AWWA
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Water quality and the levels of pharmaceuticals in water
Testimony for Illinois Senate Public Health Committee
Subject - Water quality and the levels of pharmaceuticals in water
September 9, 2008
16-503 Thompson Center
Chicago
Good morning. My name is Bill Soucie. I am a chemist and water quality laboratory supervisor at the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency in Lake Bluff. I am also an elected Trustee for the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association which I represent today. Founded in 1909, the Illinois Section of the AWWA has over 2,250 members representing 1770 public water supplies.1 Our objective is the advancement and dissemination of knowledge concerning water works, and the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare. That is why I am here today.
The presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in water has been the subject of research over the past 38 years.2,3,4 During this time span, waste water has been identified as a major contributor of these compounds to the environment.5 Waste water contains pharmaceuticals and personal care products because people excrete them after consumption, wash them off after use, or dispose of them in the sink or down the toilet.6 It makes sense that avoiding pharmaceuticals disposal in this manner would reduce their presence in waste water.
Traditionally, human and animal health care facilities and pharmacies disposed of pharmaceuticals down the drain.7, 8 Their advice to patients was to do the same, establishing this all too common practice.9 We must now break this habit. To do so, we encourage continuation of programs like the Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal program in Pontiac;10 local waste collection events;11,12,13 the EPA funded ARCHS: RxMeds program allowing drug drop-off at grocery stores;14 and finally pharmaceutical manufacturer programs like disposal pouches for medical patches.15
But pharmaceuticals get into water in other ways too.16 Medicated pets and animals excrete pharmaceuticals directly into the environment.17,18 In 1997 alone, between 7 and 15 thousand tons of antibiotics were used for farm animals compared to about 5 thousand tons for humans.19,20 By one estimate, over 12 thousand pounds of pharmaceuticals are used each year in livestock for nontherapeutic purposes alone.21 Recent testing in this State by the Illinois EPA also suggests “agricultural sources may be important contributors to the load of pharmaceuticals in the source water…” 22
The old adage “out of sight out of mind” is no longer accurate. We can now detect less than one drop of some medicines in more than 13 million gallons of water.23 And with the continued march of science, we will eventually detect more compounds at even lesser amounts. Fortunately, detection of a compound does not imply a health risk. The highest detected level thus far is 5,000,000 times lower than a therapeutic dose.24 Based on water tests conducted this spring; IL EPA has determined that the levels in water are not currently a health concern.22
But more science needs to be done, especially health effects research. The US EPA is moving forward to address the information gaps.25 They are funding research, pilot collection programs, and have assembled 300 pages of existing scientific references related to this topic. 26 They have also commissioned the National Academy of Sciences to assemble a panel of experts to advise them on the topic later this year.27
We support the EPA’s comprehensive science based approach to setting water quality standards. The Safe Drinking Water Act and related Contaminant Candidate List and Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule identify, prioritize, and study contaminants in a scientifically rigorous manner. 28, 29, 30 This process assures the public that the standards are both needed and protective of public health. Regulatory limits and monitoring requirements must be based on health protection and not on trace occurrence.31
Water treatment folks take drinking water seriously. We are on the front line of protecting public health. Our community residents rely on us for a lifetime of safe drinking water. We understand clearly our role in the environment and desire healthy watersheds and source waters that are free of compounds that pose a health concern. However, watersheds, rivers, lakes and aquifers know no boundaries. We are all going to have to take part in this effort. We ask that everyone everywhere properly use and dispose of all chemicals, especially pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
Thank you Senator Garrett and colleagues on the Public Health Committee for this opportunity to appear before you today. We offer you our organization as a source of information and we offer the expertise of our members. We look forward to working with you as partners in protecting our environment and its natural resources to assure public health protection.
Respectfully Submitted September 9, 2008.
William J. Soucie, M.S.
Illinois Section AWWA Trustee Region 2
Water Quality Laboratory Supervisor
Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency
200 Rockland Road
PO Box 278
Lake Bluff, IL, 60044
Postscript
When it comes to the levels of pharmaceuticals in drinking water, perspective is an important factor. My utility and others have detected DEET, a compound used to repel mosquitoes, in Lake Michigan. Consider what happens to a single small dab, a gram to be exact, of the popular “Sun & Bug” lotion that contains DEET.32 Let’s assume that half of the dab washes into the Lake as the bather jumps in to cool off. That half a dab creates a detectable DEET level in 26 million gallons of water.33 That sounds bad. Will accidental consumption of this water while swimming pose a health risk to the bather? For perspective, consider that when applied to the skin, 100,000 times more DEET will enter the person’s bloodstream than if they accidently swallowed a liter of this water.34,35 Yet DEET is considered safe and has been used for decades.
References
1. Dougherty, Laurie. Personal Communication. 8/25/2008
2. Tabak, H. and R. Bunch. 1970. “Steroid hormones as water pollutants. I. Metabolism of natural and synthetic ovulation-inhibiting hormones by microorganisms of activated sludge and primary settled sewage.” Developments in Industrial Microbiology. 11: 367-376.
3. Endocrine Disruptors & Pharmaceutically Active Chemicals in Drinking Water Workshop. April 19 – 21, 2000. AWWARF. Chicago, Illinois.
4. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs). US EPA. Accessed 9/4/08. http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/
5. Kolpin, D.W., et al. 2002. “Pharmaceuticals, Hormones, and Other Organic Contaminants in U.S. Streams, 1999-2000: A National Reconnaissance.” Environ. Sci. Technol. 36: 1202-1211.
6. Snyder, S. et al. Comprehensive Utility Guide for Endocrine Disruptors and Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water. AWWARF. Denver, CO. 2008.
7. Smith, C.A. 2002. “Managing Pharmaceutical Waste.” Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, 11: 17-22
8. Pines, E. & C. Smith. “Managing Pharmaceutical Waste: A 10-Step Blueprint for Health Care Facilities in the United States”. Hospitals for a Healthy Environment. April 2006. US EPA, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Innovative Initiative. Accessed 8/23/2008. http://www.h2e-online.org/docs/h2epharmablueprint41506.pdf.
9. Disposal of Unwanted or Unused Pharmaceuticals Fact Sheet. Illinois EPA. Accessed 9/6/08. http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/hazardous-waste/household-haz-waste/pharmaceuticals-disposal.html
10. Ritter, P. Prescription Drug Disposal Program. Pontiac Township H.S. Accessed 8/22/08. http://www.p2d2program.org/
11. Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Collections. Solid Waste Agency of Lake County. Accessed 8/25/08. http://www.co.lake.il.us/swalco/events/hcw.asp
12. Boehme, S. & E.H. Malloy. “Disposal of Unwanted Medicines: A Resource for Action in Your Community.” Habitats and Ecosystems. July 2007. Illinois – Indiana Sea Grant. Accessed 8/22/08. http://www.iisgcp.org/unwantedmeds/updatedToolkitMaterials/2.0CaseStudies.pdf.
13. Medicine Drop Off. Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County. Accessed 9/4/08. http://swancc.org/recycling/medicinedropoff.html
14. 2008 Medicine Cabinet Cleanup ARCHS: RxMEDS Community Partnership. Area Resources for Community and Human Services. Accessed 8/28/08. http://www.stlarchs.org/rxmeds.htm
15. Batt, S. “Pharmaceuticals in Our Water: A New Threat to Public Health?” Women and Health Protection. October 2004. Accessed 8/21/08. http://www.whp-apsf.ca/en/documents/pharmWater.html.
16. Origins and Fate of PPCPs in the Environment Poster. USEPA. March 2006. Accessed 9/7/08. http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/pdf/drawing.pdf
17. Boxall, A.B.A. et al. 2003. “Are Veterinary Medicines Causing Environmental Risks?” Environ. Sci. Technol. 8: 286A – 294A
18. “Pharmaceuticals and Pathogens”. EPA Regional Priority AFO Science Question Synthesis Document. Workshop Review Draft: Supporting Documentation for the EPA Regional Science Workshop on Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) – Science and Technical Support Needs. December 6-9, 2004. Accessed 9/4/2008. http://www.epa.gov/OSP/regions/afo.htm
19. Cicmanec, J. L. “Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Potential Environmental Impact and Treatment Strategies.” Presentation for Emerging Pollutants Workshop. US EPA Region 5. Accessed 8/28/08. www.epa.gov/osp/regions/emerpoll/cicmanec2.ppt
20. Cicmanec, J.L. “Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Potential Environmental Impact and Treatment Strategies.” Presentation for Animal Feeding Operations Workshop. US EPA. Accessed 9/4/08. http://www.epa.gov/OSP/regions/afo.htm
21. Mellon, M. et al. 2001. Hogging It – Estimates of Antimicrobial Abuse in Livestock. Union of Concerned Scientists. UCS Publications. Cambridge, MA.
22. Report on Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Illinois Drinking Water. Bureau of Water, Illinois EPA. June 2008.
23. One drop of water weighs about 50 mg or 50 million nanograms. One part per trillion equals 1 ng/L which equals 50 million nanograms per 50 million liters. 50,000,000 liters / 3.785 l/gal = 13,210,000 gallons.
24. Statement of Dr. Shane Snyder, Southern Nevada Water Authority before the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security, and Water Quality on Pharmaceuticals in the Nation’s Water: Assessing Potential Risks and Actions to Address the Issue. April 15, 2008.
25. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Water, USEPA. Accessed 8/28/08. http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/ppcp/
26. “Literature Citations Relevant to Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs).” U.S. EPA, ORD. July 2008.Accessed 8/28/08. http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/citations20080701.pdf
27. “EPA Continues Work to Understand Potential Impacts of Pharmaceuticals in Water.” Press Release 8/6/08. USEPA. Washington DC.
28. Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List and Regulatory Determinations – Basic Information. US EPA. Accessed 9/4/08. http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ccl/basicinformation.html
29. National Drinking Water Advisory Council Report on the CCL Classification Process to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. May 19, 2004. NDWAC. Accessed 9/4/2008. http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ccl/basicinformation.html
30. Classifying Drinking Water Contaminants for Regulatory Consideration. Committee on Drinking Water Contaminants. National Research Council. National Academy Press. Washington D.C., 2001.
31. Snyder, S.A. et al. Removal of EDCs and Pharmaceuticals in Drinking and Reuse Treatment Processes. AWWARF, Denver ,CO 2007.
32. Repel Sun and & Bug Stuff ® Lotion. 20% DEET. Spectrum Brands. Accessed 8/28/08. http://www.repel.com/ProductCategories/Insectrepellents/SunBug/
33. Typical use is much more than one gram. However, here we assume only half of the applied one gram completely dissolves and disperses in water. And we assume a detection limit of one part-per-trillion. 0.5 grams of lotion contains 20% DEET or 0.1 grams of DEET. One gram of DEET in one trillion grams of water is equal to one part-per-trillion. One tenth of a gram of DEET in one tenth of a trillion or 100 billion grams of water is also equal to one-part-per-trillion. Since 1 gram of water = 1 mL of water and 3785 mL = one gallon: 100,000,000,000 mL / 3785 mL per gallon = 26,000,000 gallons of water.
34. More than 5% of applied DEET is absorbed through the skin. DEET Chemical Technical Summary for Public Health and Public Safety Professionals. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. December 2004. Accessed 8/22/08. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/consultations/deet/pharmacokinetics.html.
35. 5% of the 0.1 gram of 20% DEET left on the skin is absorbed into the body. That is 0.005 grams absorbed into the body. If one drank a liter of Lake water with 1 part-per-trillion of DEET, their exposure would be 5 million times LESS than the exposure from DEET applied to the skin.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Water quality and the levels of pharmaceuticals in water
Testimony for Illinois Senate Public Health Committee
Subject - Water quality and the levels of pharmaceuticals in water
September 9, 2008
16-503 Thompson Center
Chicago
Good morning. My name is Bill Soucie. I am a chemist and water quality laboratory supervisor at the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency in Lake Bluff. I am also an elected Trustee for the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association which I represent today. Founded in 1909, the Illinois Section of the AWWA has over 2,250 members representing 1770 public water supplies.1 Our objective is the advancement and dissemination of knowledge concerning water works, and the promotion of public health, safety, and welfare. That is why I am here today.
The presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in water has been the subject of research over the past 38 years.2,3,4 During this time span, waste water has been identified as a major contributor of these compounds to the environment.5 Waste water contains pharmaceuticals and personal care products because people excrete them after consumption, wash them off after use, or dispose of them in the sink or down the toilet.6 It makes sense that avoiding pharmaceuticals disposal in this manner would reduce their presence in waste water.
Traditionally, human and animal health care facilities and pharmacies disposed of pharmaceuticals down the drain.7, 8 Their advice to patients was to do the same, establishing this all too common practice.9 We must now break this habit. To do so, we encourage continuation of programs like the Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal program in Pontiac;10 local waste collection events;11,12,13 the EPA funded ARCHS: RxMeds program allowing drug drop-off at grocery stores;14 and finally pharmaceutical manufacturer programs like disposal pouches for medical patches.15
But pharmaceuticals get into water in other ways too.16 Medicated pets and animals excrete pharmaceuticals directly into the environment.17,18 In 1997 alone, between 7 and 15 thousand tons of antibiotics were used for farm animals compared to about 5 thousand tons for humans.19,20 By one estimate, over 12 thousand pounds of pharmaceuticals are used each year in livestock for nontherapeutic purposes alone.21 Recent testing in this State by the Illinois EPA also suggests “agricultural sources may be important contributors to the load of pharmaceuticals in the source water…” 22
The old adage “out of sight out of mind” is no longer accurate. We can now detect less than one drop of some medicines in more than 13 million gallons of water.23 And with the continued march of science, we will eventually detect more compounds at even lesser amounts. Fortunately, detection of a compound does not imply a health risk. The highest detected level thus far is 5,000,000 times lower than a therapeutic dose.24 Based on water tests conducted this spring; IL EPA has determined that the levels in water are not currently a health concern.22
But more science needs to be done, especially health effects research. The US EPA is moving forward to address the information gaps.25 They are funding research, pilot collection programs, and have assembled 300 pages of existing scientific references related to this topic. 26 They have also commissioned the National Academy of Sciences to assemble a panel of experts to advise them on the topic later this year.27
We support the EPA’s comprehensive science based approach to setting water quality standards. The Safe Drinking Water Act and related Contaminant Candidate List and Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule identify, prioritize, and study contaminants in a scientifically rigorous manner. 28, 29, 30 This process assures the public that the standards are both needed and protective of public health. Regulatory limits and monitoring requirements must be based on health protection and not on trace occurrence.31
Water treatment folks take drinking water seriously. We are on the front line of protecting public health. Our community residents rely on us for a lifetime of safe drinking water. We understand clearly our role in the environment and desire healthy watersheds and source waters that are free of compounds that pose a health concern. However, watersheds, rivers, lakes and aquifers know no boundaries. We are all going to have to take part in this effort. We ask that everyone everywhere properly use and dispose of all chemicals, especially pharmaceuticals and personal care products.
Thank you Senator Garrett and colleagues on the Public Health Committee for this opportunity to appear before you today. We offer you our organization as a source of information and we offer the expertise of our members. We look forward to working with you as partners in protecting our environment and its natural resources to assure public health protection.
Respectfully Submitted September 9, 2008.
William J. Soucie, M.S.
Illinois Section AWWA Trustee Region 2
Water Quality Laboratory Supervisor
Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency
200 Rockland Road
PO Box 278
Lake Bluff, IL, 60044
Postscript
When it comes to the levels of pharmaceuticals in drinking water, perspective is an important factor. My utility and others have detected DEET, a compound used to repel mosquitoes, in Lake Michigan. Consider what happens to a single small dab, a gram to be exact, of the popular “Sun & Bug” lotion that contains DEET.32 Let’s assume that half of the dab washes into the Lake as the bather jumps in to cool off. That half a dab creates a detectable DEET level in 26 million gallons of water.33 That sounds bad. Will accidental consumption of this water while swimming pose a health risk to the bather? For perspective, consider that when applied to the skin, 100,000 times more DEET will enter the person’s bloodstream than if they accidently swallowed a liter of this water.34,35 Yet DEET is considered safe and has been used for decades.
References
1. Dougherty, Laurie. Personal Communication. 8/25/2008
2. Tabak, H. and R. Bunch. 1970. “Steroid hormones as water pollutants. I. Metabolism of natural and synthetic ovulation-inhibiting hormones by microorganisms of activated sludge and primary settled sewage.” Developments in Industrial Microbiology. 11: 367-376.
3. Endocrine Disruptors & Pharmaceutically Active Chemicals in Drinking Water Workshop. April 19 – 21, 2000. AWWARF. Chicago, Illinois.
4. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs). US EPA. Accessed 9/4/08. http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/
5. Kolpin, D.W., et al. 2002. “Pharmaceuticals, Hormones, and Other Organic Contaminants in U.S. Streams, 1999-2000: A National Reconnaissance.” Environ. Sci. Technol. 36: 1202-1211.
6. Snyder, S. et al. Comprehensive Utility Guide for Endocrine Disruptors and Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water. AWWARF. Denver, CO. 2008.
7. Smith, C.A. 2002. “Managing Pharmaceutical Waste.” Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, 11: 17-22
8. Pines, E. & C. Smith. “Managing Pharmaceutical Waste: A 10-Step Blueprint for Health Care Facilities in the United States”. Hospitals for a Healthy Environment. April 2006. US EPA, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Innovative Initiative. Accessed 8/23/2008. http://www.h2e-online.org/docs/h2epharmablueprint41506.pdf.
9. Disposal of Unwanted or Unused Pharmaceuticals Fact Sheet. Illinois EPA. Accessed 9/6/08. http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/hazardous-waste/household-haz-waste/pharmaceuticals-disposal.html
10. Ritter, P. Prescription Drug Disposal Program. Pontiac Township H.S. Accessed 8/22/08. http://www.p2d2program.org/
11. Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Collections. Solid Waste Agency of Lake County. Accessed 8/25/08. http://www.co.lake.il.us/swalco/events/hcw.asp
12. Boehme, S. & E.H. Malloy. “Disposal of Unwanted Medicines: A Resource for Action in Your Community.” Habitats and Ecosystems. July 2007. Illinois – Indiana Sea Grant. Accessed 8/22/08. http://www.iisgcp.org/unwantedmeds/updatedToolkitMaterials/2.0CaseStudies.pdf.
13. Medicine Drop Off. Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County. Accessed 9/4/08. http://swancc.org/recycling/medicinedropoff.html
14. 2008 Medicine Cabinet Cleanup ARCHS: RxMEDS Community Partnership. Area Resources for Community and Human Services. Accessed 8/28/08. http://www.stlarchs.org/rxmeds.htm
15. Batt, S. “Pharmaceuticals in Our Water: A New Threat to Public Health?” Women and Health Protection. October 2004. Accessed 8/21/08. http://www.whp-apsf.ca/en/documents/pharmWater.html.
16. Origins and Fate of PPCPs in the Environment Poster. USEPA. March 2006. Accessed 9/7/08. http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/pdf/drawing.pdf
17. Boxall, A.B.A. et al. 2003. “Are Veterinary Medicines Causing Environmental Risks?” Environ. Sci. Technol. 8: 286A – 294A
18. “Pharmaceuticals and Pathogens”. EPA Regional Priority AFO Science Question Synthesis Document. Workshop Review Draft: Supporting Documentation for the EPA Regional Science Workshop on Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) – Science and Technical Support Needs. December 6-9, 2004. Accessed 9/4/2008. http://www.epa.gov/OSP/regions/afo.htm
19. Cicmanec, J. L. “Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Potential Environmental Impact and Treatment Strategies.” Presentation for Emerging Pollutants Workshop. US EPA Region 5. Accessed 8/28/08. www.epa.gov/osp/regions/emerpoll/cicmanec2.ppt
20. Cicmanec, J.L. “Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Potential Environmental Impact and Treatment Strategies.” Presentation for Animal Feeding Operations Workshop. US EPA. Accessed 9/4/08. http://www.epa.gov/OSP/regions/afo.htm
21. Mellon, M. et al. 2001. Hogging It – Estimates of Antimicrobial Abuse in Livestock. Union of Concerned Scientists. UCS Publications. Cambridge, MA.
22. Report on Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Illinois Drinking Water. Bureau of Water, Illinois EPA. June 2008.
23. One drop of water weighs about 50 mg or 50 million nanograms. One part per trillion equals 1 ng/L which equals 50 million nanograms per 50 million liters. 50,000,000 liters / 3.785 l/gal = 13,210,000 gallons.
24. Statement of Dr. Shane Snyder, Southern Nevada Water Authority before the Senate Subcommittee on Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security, and Water Quality on Pharmaceuticals in the Nation’s Water: Assessing Potential Risks and Actions to Address the Issue. April 15, 2008.
25. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in Water, USEPA. Accessed 8/28/08. http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/ppcp/
26. “Literature Citations Relevant to Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs).” U.S. EPA, ORD. July 2008.Accessed 8/28/08. http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/citations20080701.pdf
27. “EPA Continues Work to Understand Potential Impacts of Pharmaceuticals in Water.” Press Release 8/6/08. USEPA. Washington DC.
28. Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List and Regulatory Determinations – Basic Information. US EPA. Accessed 9/4/08. http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ccl/basicinformation.html
29. National Drinking Water Advisory Council Report on the CCL Classification Process to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. May 19, 2004. NDWAC. Accessed 9/4/2008. http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ccl/basicinformation.html
30. Classifying Drinking Water Contaminants for Regulatory Consideration. Committee on Drinking Water Contaminants. National Research Council. National Academy Press. Washington D.C., 2001.
31. Snyder, S.A. et al. Removal of EDCs and Pharmaceuticals in Drinking and Reuse Treatment Processes. AWWARF, Denver ,CO 2007.
32. Repel Sun and & Bug Stuff ® Lotion. 20% DEET. Spectrum Brands. Accessed 8/28/08. http://www.repel.com/ProductCategories/Insectrepellents/SunBug/
33. Typical use is much more than one gram. However, here we assume only half of the applied one gram completely dissolves and disperses in water. And we assume a detection limit of one part-per-trillion. 0.5 grams of lotion contains 20% DEET or 0.1 grams of DEET. One gram of DEET in one trillion grams of water is equal to one part-per-trillion. One tenth of a gram of DEET in one tenth of a trillion or 100 billion grams of water is also equal to one-part-per-trillion. Since 1 gram of water = 1 mL of water and 3785 mL = one gallon: 100,000,000,000 mL / 3785 mL per gallon = 26,000,000 gallons of water.
34. More than 5% of applied DEET is absorbed through the skin. DEET Chemical Technical Summary for Public Health and Public Safety Professionals. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. December 2004. Accessed 8/22/08. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/consultations/deet/pharmacokinetics.html.
35. 5% of the 0.1 gram of 20% DEET left on the skin is absorbed into the body. That is 0.005 grams absorbed into the body. If one drank a liter of Lake water with 1 part-per-trillion of DEET, their exposure would be 5 million times LESS than the exposure from DEET applied to the skin.
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Monday, September 1, 2008
The History of Labor Day
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Labor Day Legislation
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From them developed the movement to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
A Nationwide Holiday
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Labor Day Legislation
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From them developed the movement to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.
A Nationwide Holiday
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
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After years of research, scientists have made a major breakthrough that Melaleuca claims will change the nutrition industry.
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After years of research, scientists have made a major breakthrough that Melaleuca claims will change the nutrition industry.
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Friday, August 15, 2008
Another reason to make sure you are shopping for quality products
Here is some info on Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream.
Aug. 14, 2008 -- Four commonly used moisturizers promoted skin cancers in mouse studies.
Mice are not men. But the unexpected finding suggests that these -- and perhaps other products -- may not be as safe as they're thought to be.
The moisturizers tested in the study were Dermabase, Dermovan (a wholesale-only product discontinued in 2006), Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream, and Vanicream.
In a mouse model of sun-related skin cancer, frequent application of each product resulted in more skin tumors and faster tumor growth, says study leader Allan H. Conney, PhD, director of the Susan Lehman Cullman Laboratory for Cancer Research and professor in the school of pharmacy at Rutgers University in Piscataway, N.J.
"This was unexpected. We really did not expect to see the tumor-promoting activity of these creams," Conney tells WebMD.
Eucerin increased the total number of tumors by 24%.
link to the source: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20080814/moisturizers-up-skin-cancer-in-mice
Aug. 14, 2008 -- Four commonly used moisturizers promoted skin cancers in mouse studies.
Mice are not men. But the unexpected finding suggests that these -- and perhaps other products -- may not be as safe as they're thought to be.
The moisturizers tested in the study were Dermabase, Dermovan (a wholesale-only product discontinued in 2006), Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream, and Vanicream.
In a mouse model of sun-related skin cancer, frequent application of each product resulted in more skin tumors and faster tumor growth, says study leader Allan H. Conney, PhD, director of the Susan Lehman Cullman Laboratory for Cancer Research and professor in the school of pharmacy at Rutgers University in Piscataway, N.J.
"This was unexpected. We really did not expect to see the tumor-promoting activity of these creams," Conney tells WebMD.
Eucerin increased the total number of tumors by 24%.
link to the source: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20080814/moisturizers-up-skin-cancer-in-mice
Monday, August 11, 2008
Am I a Fireman yet??
In Phoenix , Arizona , a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of
terminal leukemia.
Although her heart was filled with sadness,
she also had a strong feeling of determination.
Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up
& fulfill all his dreams.
Now that was no longer possible.
The leukemia would see to that. But she
still wanted her son's dream to come true.
She took her son' s hand and asked,
"Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted
to be once you grew up?
Did you ever dream and wish what you
would do with your life?"
Mommy, "I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up."
Mom smiled back and said, "Let's see if we
can make your wish come true."
Later that day she went to her local fire
Department in Phoenix , Arizona , where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Phoenix .
She explained her son's final wish and
Asked if it might be possible to give her
6 year-old son a ride around the block
on a fire engine.
Fireman Bob said, "Look, we can do better
than that. If you'll have your son ready at
seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make
him an honorary Fireman for the whole day.
He can come down to the fire station, eat with us,
go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards!
And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him, with a real fire hat - not a toy --
one-with the emblem of t he Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots."
"They're all manufactured right here in Phoenix ,
so we can get them fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy,
dressed him in his uniform and escorted him
from his hospital bed to the waiting hook
and ladder truck.
Billy got to sit on the back of the truck
and help steer it back to the fire station.
He was in heaven.
There were three fire calls in Phoenix that day
and Billy got to go out on all three calls.
He rode in the different fire engines,
the Paramedic's' van,
and even the fire chief's car.
He was also videotaped for the local news program.
Having his dream come true,
with all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy, that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible.
One night all of his vital signs began to drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed
in the hospice concept - that no one should die alone, began to call the family members to the hospital.
Then she remembered the day Billy had spent
as a Fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and
asked if it would be possible to send a
fireman in unifo rm to the hospital to be
with Billy as he made his transition.
The chief replied, "We can do better than that.
We'll be there in five minutes.
Will you please do me a favor?
When you hear the sirens screaming and see
the lights flashing, will you announce over the
PA system that there is not a fire?"
"It's the department comin g to see one of its finest members one more time.
And will you open the window to his room?"
About five minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital and extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window--------
16 fire-fighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room.
With his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they LOVED him.
With his dying breath,
Billy looked up at the fire chief and said,
"Chief, am I really a fireman now?"
"Billy, you are, and the Head Chief,
Jesus, is holding your hand," the chief said
With those words, Billy smiled and said,
"I know, He's been holding my hand all day, and
The angels have been singing.."
He closed his eyes one last time.
My instructions were to send this to at least four
people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you.
Please pass this on. I am a 26 year old mother!
This story is powerful and there is nothing attached,
PLEASE;
Uplifting stories are one of the best gifts we receive.
There is no cost, but a lot of rewards, let's
continue to uplift one another ~
terminal leukemia.
Although her heart was filled with sadness,
she also had a strong feeling of determination.
Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up
& fulfill all his dreams.
Now that was no longer possible.
The leukemia would see to that. But she
still wanted her son's dream to come true.
She took her son' s hand and asked,
"Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted
to be once you grew up?
Did you ever dream and wish what you
would do with your life?"
Mommy, "I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up."
Mom smiled back and said, "Let's see if we
can make your wish come true."
Later that day she went to her local fire
Department in Phoenix , Arizona , where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Phoenix .
She explained her son's final wish and
Asked if it might be possible to give her
6 year-old son a ride around the block
on a fire engine.
Fireman Bob said, "Look, we can do better
than that. If you'll have your son ready at
seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make
him an honorary Fireman for the whole day.
He can come down to the fire station, eat with us,
go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards!
And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him, with a real fire hat - not a toy --
one-with the emblem of t he Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots."
"They're all manufactured right here in Phoenix ,
so we can get them fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy,
dressed him in his uniform and escorted him
from his hospital bed to the waiting hook
and ladder truck.
Billy got to sit on the back of the truck
and help steer it back to the fire station.
He was in heaven.
There were three fire calls in Phoenix that day
and Billy got to go out on all three calls.
He rode in the different fire engines,
the Paramedic's' van,
and even the fire chief's car.
He was also videotaped for the local news program.
Having his dream come true,
with all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy, that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible.
One night all of his vital signs began to drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed
in the hospice concept - that no one should die alone, began to call the family members to the hospital.
Then she remembered the day Billy had spent
as a Fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and
asked if it would be possible to send a
fireman in unifo rm to the hospital to be
with Billy as he made his transition.
The chief replied, "We can do better than that.
We'll be there in five minutes.
Will you please do me a favor?
When you hear the sirens screaming and see
the lights flashing, will you announce over the
PA system that there is not a fire?"
"It's the department comin g to see one of its finest members one more time.
And will you open the window to his room?"
About five minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital and extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window--------
16 fire-fighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room.
With his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they LOVED him.
With his dying breath,
Billy looked up at the fire chief and said,
"Chief, am I really a fireman now?"
"Billy, you are, and the Head Chief,
Jesus, is holding your hand," the chief said
With those words, Billy smiled and said,
"I know, He's been holding my hand all day, and
The angels have been singing.."
He closed his eyes one last time.
My instructions were to send this to at least four
people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you.
Please pass this on. I am a 26 year old mother!
This story is powerful and there is nothing attached,
PLEASE;
Uplifting stories are one of the best gifts we receive.
There is no cost, but a lot of rewards, let's
continue to uplift one another ~
Friday, August 1, 2008
National Friendship Day ( Aug 3 )
No matter where the journey takes us.
No matter where the path may end.
I will stand with you forever.
You will be my dearest friend.
We've shared lots of fun and laughter.
We've shed many fallen tears.
I will share with you my good times,
You can share with me your fears.
Sometimes you'll lead, sometimes I'll follow.
Sometimes we'll lean in each other arms.
But all the time we both will be there.
Supporting, caring, safe from harm.
So give to me your trust and honor,
I'll give to you my faith and care.
No matter where this journey takes us,
At the end we'll both be there!
Lynn King
When I was in 3rd grade we learned a son in school. Part of it I remember still:
A circle is round,
it has no end,
thats how long I want to be your friend.
Make new friends,
but keep the old,
One is silver and the others gold.
it has no end,
thats how long I want to be your friend.
Make new friends,
but keep the old,
One is silver and the others gold.
So remember friends young and old, long lost and fallen out. Life is just to short! Live well! Live each day like its your last! I'll do my best to tak emy own advice :)
Teri
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Ahh The Great Life!
= GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:
1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second
person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.
= GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.
= GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD:
1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair
that you once got from a roller coaster.
5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask
you the questions.
6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.
= THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:
1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.
= SUCCESS:
At age 4 success is ..... not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is ... having friends.
At age 17 success is ... having a drivers license.
At age 35 success is ... having money.
At age 50 success is ... having money.
At age 70 success is ... having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is ... having friends.
At age 80 success is ... not piddling in your pants.
Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way;
BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.
Have a wonderful day with many *smiles*
1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second
person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.
= GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.
= GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD:
1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair
that you once got from a roller coaster.
5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask
you the questions.
6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.
= THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:
1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.
= SUCCESS:
At age 4 success is ..... not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is ... having friends.
At age 17 success is ... having a drivers license.
At age 35 success is ... having money.
At age 50 success is ... having money.
At age 70 success is ... having a drivers license.
At age 75 success is ... having friends.
At age 80 success is ... not piddling in your pants.
Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way;
BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.
Have a wonderful day with many *smiles*
Thursday, July 24, 2008
And we're back!!!
Been along time! I have sorely missed my blog spot!
Had some issues here with our phone company and all the sudden noone for miles had internet for over a yr!!! Except for dish which is exorbitant :(
Happy to be back and hope I still have readers!
The kids are getting huge! We now have a "small farm" thanks to our involvement in 4H but we love it just the same! Chickens and rabbits and a garden! Oh the food is so good! Wow! My toddlers even eat there greens! lol
We are back on the net and loving it!
Yours in blogging
Teri :)
Had some issues here with our phone company and all the sudden noone for miles had internet for over a yr!!! Except for dish which is exorbitant :(
Happy to be back and hope I still have readers!
The kids are getting huge! We now have a "small farm" thanks to our involvement in 4H but we love it just the same! Chickens and rabbits and a garden! Oh the food is so good! Wow! My toddlers even eat there greens! lol
We are back on the net and loving it!
Yours in blogging
Teri :)
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