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Science Fair Experiment
A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair on January 26. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical “dihydrogen monoxide.” And for plenty of good reasons, since it can: 1. Cause excessive sweating and vomiting 2. It is a major component in acid rain 3. It can cause severe burns in its gaseous state 4. Accidental inhalation can kill … Read entire article »
Clark Road Mental Facility
Emily was a beautiful woman who lived at the Clark Road Mental Facility in Sarasota, FL since she was 7 years old, admitted there by her parents who knew Emily to be disturbed at a young age. Since she was a long time resident, hers was a life well-known. She had long, river-like, marble white hair that was barely tinted blonde and dark, beckoning eyes. This patient was difficult to say no to. If she … Read entire article »
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Medical Records and Concealed Carry Info
I didn’t have this happen, but then I wasn’t at a VA doctors office. I did run into a little of this when I had to visit a doctor other than my regular doctor when my doctor was on vacation. One of the questions on the form I had to fill out was: Do you have any guns in your house? My answer was None of your damn business! So it is out there! It is either … Read entire article »
Filed under: Government and Military, Medical
Save Cigarette Bands for Free Time in an Iron Lung
I was recently reminded of a legend that I heard as a child. It seemed if you saved the “red tear strip” on your cigarette wrappers you could redeem these later in life for time on a iron lung if you should ever get lung cancer or another health problem that would require you to use the machine. I ran across someone who has saved 1000′s of these red strips in case he needs them! Fred … Read entire article »
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Closed Cars and Benzene Exposure Linked to Cancer
CAR AIR-CONDITIONING – VERY IMPORTANT! My car’s instruction manual says to roll down the windows to let out all the hot air before turning on A/C. Please do NOT turn on A/C as soon as you enter the car. Open the windows after you enter your car and then turn ON the AC after a couple of minutes. Here’s why: According to research, the car dashboard, seats and air freshener emit Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen ). … Read entire article »
Cancer and Armpits
Why is breast cancer usually found near the armpit? Some time ago, I attended a Breast Cancer Awareness seminar and I asked why the most common area for Breast Cancer was near the armpit. My question could not be answered at that time. This e-mail was just sent to me, and I find it interesting that my question has been answered. I challenge you all to rethink your every day use of a product that … Read entire article »
Filed under: Emails, Medical, Uncategorized, Warnings
Take Two Aspirins
NEW ASPIRIN, very important info, read, do not delete!!!! IMPORTANT READ…… Something that we can do to help ourselves. Nice to know. Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve under the tongue. They work much faster than the tablets. Why keep aspirin by your bedside? About Heart Attacks There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea … Read entire article »
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Progesterex
There is a new drug called, Progesterex, that is a sterilization pill. The drug is now being used by rapists at parties to rape AND sterilize their victims. My best friend’s mom works at a pharmacy and she said the drug is available exclusively to veterinarians to sterilize large animals. I have heard from several of my friends that are still in grad school up north that at frat parties at their schools (Columbia and Penn … Read entire article »
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Pancakes Made From Old Mix Cause Acute Allergic Reaction
DEAR ABBY: I recently made a batch of pancakes for my healthy 14-year-old son, using a mix that was in our pantry. He said that they tasted "funny," but ate them anyway. About 10 minutes later, he began having difficulty breathing and his lips began turning purple. I gave him his allergy pill, had him sit on the sofa and told him to relax. He was wheezing while inhaling and exhaling. My husband, a volunteer … Read entire article »
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No Nursing Home For Me
About 2 years ago my wife and I were on a cruise through the western Mediterranean aboard a Princess liner. At dinner we noticed an elderly lady sitting alone along the rail of the grand stairway in the main dining room. I also noticed that all the staff, ships officers, waiters, busboys, etc., all seemed very familiar with this lady. I asked our waiter who the lady was, expecting to be told that she owned … Read entire article »
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