I call myself a"peon" because I am not a person of renown, not famous, and when I leave this earthly plain, I doubt they will fly any flag at half mast.
But on Friday of June 26, 2009 I watch the House of Representatives deliberate on the HB2454. It is a package that consists of over ,1000 pages, and from what I could glean from the Republicans, the package of information was not complete: 300 pages were missing. After much going back and forth between the Speaker of the House, and a Republican , whose name slips my mind, about where the complete package was, and the Speaker kept saying"... it's here at the desk." Well, it appeared to be another comedy of errors---except I wasn't laughing, and neither should any other US citizen!
Here's what I could understand: It's ( HB 2454) if voted on and passed by the Senate, is supposed to eliminate 7% air pollution by 2020.
There is again huge amounts of money that will be paid out in " Carbon Taxes" In other words until manufacturing plants can convert to energy systems( like wind turbines, nuclear energy)clean fuels, they will be charged a carbon tax. And the cost of the carbon tax will be passed onto , guess who?
It will cost us, 35%-40% more for electricity--- heating fuel, which cost 49cents a gallon in the 60's, went to $2.59/gal in 2007-2008 will be $7-$10.00/gal in 5 years: And so will your cost of gasoline rise beyone your ability to afford it!
The cost of all consumer goods will increase far beyond the earning capacity of the average American.
Thinking about the fallout if this HB2454 passes the Senate, is frightening.
Some of the people we voted in are not listening to us. I sent an email, and many others called our Ohio Rep., Tim Ryan, Dem. asking him not to vote for this bill. However he chose not to listen to his constituents. and voted for it. I won't be voting for him again!
So, anyone reading this get a hold of your Senator, and have them vote no for this bill.
If the bill passes, again a very few already rich folks will just be making more money off the backs of the rest of us 'peons'.
http://mysticsilks.etsy.com/
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Zycam--Good or Not So Good?
I recently heard about the side affects that some people are reporting from the use of Zycam. And of course the makers of Zycam are denying any side affects.
What is Zycam? It is an OVC cold reducer with the main ingredient of Zinc; the Zycam I used was a nasal swab. I am still not sure how zinc works in the nose to reduce cold germs. But when I first inserted the nasal swab, my upper nasal passages burned like hell, my eyes watered. I withdrew the swab, with murmurings of; oh shi-, ouch, all the while hopping from one foot to another.
Yet,all the while I am telling myself that this curative torture(Zycam) was better than the upper respiratory infection of a c-o-l-d!
And, I added to these thoughts that the FDA would not allow a product to be sold to the GP without being thoroughly tested, right? Part of the loss of the age of innocence, right!
I may have used it one other time, and after experiencing the same nasty side affects, I never used it again. In fact I just threw out the dated box last year.
But I never complained to anybody. Nowadays, I chalk every new hurt, or discomfort up to the aging factor.
The learned medical community has not really taken the time to research what is the normal affects of aging and what is not. And if they have they sure are not publicizing it as much as is needed.
Anyway, I digress. As a result of having used this Zycam, I have noticed that my sense of smell has been greatly reduced most of the time. Then there are times when my dtr-in-law's perfume will make my eyes and nose water for days. The sense of smell is too heightened. Yet when I try to smell the fragrance of a rose, the smell is dulled. I also notice my sense of taste is also diminished. My nose always seems to run.But again I am thinking it's 'old age'--
Now, I know my first thoughts were most correct, it wasn't an aging factor, as much as it was the Zycam. I was only in my early 50's when I first used it.
So, what can we learn from this Zycam experience? Be aware? Cautious?
If it hurts when using it, don't use it? That's not a bad answer. The body's intelligence is a great alert system. If it smells bad don't eat it. If something hurts when sticking it in your nose, don't do it!
Have a better day folks--:)
http://mysticsilks.etsy.com/
What is Zycam? It is an OVC cold reducer with the main ingredient of Zinc; the Zycam I used was a nasal swab. I am still not sure how zinc works in the nose to reduce cold germs. But when I first inserted the nasal swab, my upper nasal passages burned like hell, my eyes watered. I withdrew the swab, with murmurings of; oh shi-, ouch, all the while hopping from one foot to another.
Yet,all the while I am telling myself that this curative torture(Zycam) was better than the upper respiratory infection of a c-o-l-d!
And, I added to these thoughts that the FDA would not allow a product to be sold to the GP without being thoroughly tested, right? Part of the loss of the age of innocence, right!
I may have used it one other time, and after experiencing the same nasty side affects, I never used it again. In fact I just threw out the dated box last year.
But I never complained to anybody. Nowadays, I chalk every new hurt, or discomfort up to the aging factor.
The learned medical community has not really taken the time to research what is the normal affects of aging and what is not. And if they have they sure are not publicizing it as much as is needed.
Anyway, I digress. As a result of having used this Zycam, I have noticed that my sense of smell has been greatly reduced most of the time. Then there are times when my dtr-in-law's perfume will make my eyes and nose water for days. The sense of smell is too heightened. Yet when I try to smell the fragrance of a rose, the smell is dulled. I also notice my sense of taste is also diminished. My nose always seems to run.But again I am thinking it's 'old age'--
Now, I know my first thoughts were most correct, it wasn't an aging factor, as much as it was the Zycam. I was only in my early 50's when I first used it.
So, what can we learn from this Zycam experience? Be aware? Cautious?
If it hurts when using it, don't use it? That's not a bad answer. The body's intelligence is a great alert system. If it smells bad don't eat it. If something hurts when sticking it in your nose, don't do it!
Have a better day folks--:)
http://mysticsilks.etsy.com/
Picasso Moon Silk Painting Original Painting
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"Picasso's Moon" I'd have to say is the most viewed original painting in my etsy shop. Yet, it has not sold.
It was one of the most relaxing paintings to create as I did not fret and strain myself with intense concentration, as I have done over some of my other paintings.
Maybe it was the subject matter that loosened my shoulder muscles: I've always loved the forest, a body of water, and the wonderful mad moon gazing down on me. Maybe somehow I magically saw myself in that forest. Who knows?
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