Posted on 09/19/2004 9:25:02 PM PDT by Mo1
...they hired a "manager" for that?
Just dang.
Glad you had a fine time and are safely home.
I think he's already got those records on me since I was a blabbermouth and spilled. But, don't you already know all this from the chip you implanted for my brainwashing :)
LOL...I suppose someone had to tell the sorority girl where to place the old fishing coolers and what spoon to use to serve the fruit cocktail.
I was thinking late last night I was too tired and shouldn't have been posting my serial murdereress ways.
That only monitors the higher cortical functions. The standard stuff is irrelevant to the programming system.
Yes, thank you, that is nice of you. It was... and every time I write his parents around that time, they say such nice things about what could have been... I've known so many who died too early, part of it could be the physically adventurous lifestyle many of us had. It is strange though, because I just missed being on that same trail with him (contrary to SO9's theory - lol).
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh - I get it now! That makes sense. No more silly questions, Master :)
That is too funny...and sounds about as Kentucky as you can get. LOL!
!!!! Wow, I thought I was up late - how can you survive with so little sleep? It was very nice talking with you last night/this morning.
His theories never cease to entertain, however.
Hello! I'm sorry about the difficulties for your nephew and will say a prayer for him.
Should You Get the Flu Shot?
By Dr. Natasha Turner, ND
It’s flu season again, and in light of the recent SARS outbreak, health departments, government agencies, school boards, as well as corporations are pushing everyone to take the flu shot this year. Before you opt for the flu shot, be sure you are making an informed decision by considering some of the pros and cons associated with flu vaccination.
What is the Flu?
Symptoms of influenza include fever, chills, muscle aches, headache and/or cough. In most cases, the illness lasts three to seven days, but some people have more severe cases or complications that require hospitalization. About 20,000 people in the U.S. die each year as a result of the flu or flu complications. Most of those who die are elderly, young children or people with compromised immune systems.
The flu is different from a cold:
Symptoms
Flu
Cold
Fever 100 to 104 F Usually none
Muscle ache Yes No
Joint pain Yes No
Feel tired Yes Possible
Headache Yes Possible
Cough Yes Yes
Stuffy nose No Yes
Loss of appetite Yes No
Diarrhea or vomiting No No
Pros of the Flu Shot
Flu shots can decrease the risk of upper respiratory illness by 25%.
Flu shots can reduce work absenteeism due to illness by 36%.
Flu shots can reduce doctor visits for upper respiratory illness by 44%.
In addition to helping elderly people avoid an unpleasant and possibly dangerous illness, a flu shot can provide some protection against hospitalization for heart disease and stroke.
Immunizing high-risk people prevents many potential deaths from influenza. Immunization of those who care for high-risk people decreases the potential of spreading the flu from otherwise healthy people to those who are at higher risk of complications.
Cons of the Flu Shot
The influenza vaccine should not be recommended for all people. This is because influenza infection is generally not serious, and it would be enormously expensive and logistically difficult to vaccinate everyone each year. However, certain groups of people who are at increased risk of complications should be vaccinated to prevent death and/or hospitalization. This group includes all people over age 65, all people who live or work in homes for the elderly or chronically ill, all individuals with chronic cardiac or respiratory illnesses (such as asthma) and all individuals with chronic medical disorders.
Even if you get the flu shot you may still get the flu. The viruses that cause influenza change rapidly and flu vaccines are developed each year to protect people from the strains expected to be most prevalent. Studies of healthy young adults have shown flu vaccine to be 70 to 90% effective. In the elderly and those with certain long-term medical conditions, the flu shot is often less effective in preventing illness. However, in the elderly, flu vaccine is very effective in reducing hospitalization and death from flu-related causes.
The flu vaccine contains mercury from thimerosal, a preservative added to prevent bacterial contamination. Mercury is toxic to the brain, nerve cells, arterial linings and has been linked to an increase in the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, memory loss, depression, anxiety, ADD, heart disease, hypertension and birth defects.
According to the world's leading immunogeneticist, Dr. Hugh Fudenberg, if an individual has had five consecutive flu shots, his or her chances of getting Alzheimer's disease is 10 times higher than if they had one, two or no shots. This is seemingly related to the gradual accumulation of mercury in the brain which has been found to cause cognitive dysfunction.
All viruses in the vaccine are dead, so it is not possible to get the flu from the vaccine, however, soreness at the injection site or aches and low-grade fever may be present for several days.
Elderly individuals who receive the flu shot are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia or stroke.
As with any drug or vaccine, there is a possibility that allergic reactions, more serious reactions or even death may occur after receiving the injection.
Who Should Not Have the Flu Shot?
The following groups should not get the flu vaccine or should do so only after consultation with their primary care providers:
People with an allergy to chickens or egg protein
People with a fever or illness that is more than "just a cold"
Anyone who has exhibited a moderate to severe reaction after a previous influenza shot
Pregnant women or women attempting to conceive. The flu shot contains a mercury preservative. Mercury has been linked to an increased incidence of birth defects.
Anyone who has ever been paralyzed due to Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Confused?
It is proven that individuals who exercise, take vitamin C, manage stress, live a healthy lifestyle and subsequently have a healthy immune system have a decreased susceptibility to colds and the flu. As an alternative to the flu shot, work on preventing the flu by strengthening your immune system.
Thanks for JFK and mob connection explanation. That vaguely rings a bell now. Everyone seems to worship JFK like he is God, and I don't, so I usually just don't pay much attention to the gory details. Can't seem to argue with people. Same about FDR - everyone worships him yet he betrayed the Baltics and many other countries by handing them over to Stalin as if Stalin were his big buddy. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I've heard how he was trying to end the war...
They're not sticking me with whatever cocktail they decided on this year.
Good thinking. The more I've learned about all the crap that goes into "vaccines" the less I'm willing to go along with the program.
I enjoyed reading about you, and you family's history this morning.
Cheers.
...that would be YOUR family's history...
:)
OMG...I thought you were talking about the canned fruit cocktail served at the wedding. LOL
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