Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Career in Politics

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:135 UpdateTime:2008-10-19 1:35:19


Why do candidates for Congress spend millions of dollars for an office that pays $169,200.00? Between 2004 and 2006, members of Congress' net worth increased an average of 84% - book advances, speaking engagements, stock and land deals, privileged mortgages, etc.

The United States is no longer the representative democracy our founders conceived because of a glaring flaw in our Constitution: it allows individuals to make a career of public office. This creates a critical conflict of interest for politicians between their own ambitions and their responsibility as representatives of the American people.

These "careerists" gradually lose their principles in acceding to campaign contributors, heeding opinion polls, and following their political party's line. Career Congressional members, many of whom have been in office most of their adult lives, have usurped much of the sovereignty of the electorate. This has become a government of the people, by the politicians, and for the special interests, to paraphrase Abraham Lincoln.

Self-serving, entrenched Republican and Democratic politicos create costly and harmful programs to secure votes. These programs increase Americans' reliance upon the government, while diminishing our initiative, self-sufficiency, and self-esteem. The average employed American is paying higher payroll taxes than income taxes - for programs from which he or she may never be the beneficiary. These programs, such as unemployment insurance, welfare, Social Security, and Medicare, make recipients completely dependent on the government.

Incumbents seek "earmarks" and "pork" to reinforce their constituents' loyalty at the polls. Earmarks are expenses that conference committees attach, without a vote by Congress, to approved spending bills. In 2004 and 2005, there were an astonishing 15,268 earmarks that squandered over $40 billion from the U.S. Treasury on non-essential projects, such as the infamous "Alaskan bridge to nowhere." And in 2007, despite all the political posturing about reform, there was $10 billion of wasteful pork - with the House Appropriation Committee alone writing over $4 billion in earmarks as of November 2007. These funds would be better used to significantly reduce our national debt. Instead, members of both political parties indulge in this underhanded funding; self-serving legislators use their earmarks, an unnecessary waste our tax money, to support their ambitions to remain in office.

Legislators constantly battle to reach their goal of being part of the powerful, majority political party. Fortunately, the contentious battle between the parties has prevented the United States from becoming an oligarchy. Unfortunately, the polarizing battle for dominance has increased enmity to ethnic proportions. We have a dysfunctional government because the bitter partisanship precludes the ability to compromise. The mean-spirited pettiness of either minority party discredits the administration's performance, blocks appointees, obstructs important legislation, and convenes endless committee hearings for harassing purposes. Sadly, we have no loyal opposition. The divisiveness, which conceals the theft of our sovereignty and the abuse of the legislators' power, is so extensive that it affects the entire country. Unfortunately, we are so engrossed in this vitriolic rivalry between the political parties that we are unaware that career politicians are exploiting our government. We have been mislead into thinking that members of the opposing political party are the adversaries, while it is actually the career politicians, skillfully looking out for themselves, who are the bad guys. Politicians use the opposing political party as a scapegoat to divert the attention of voters from their own failings.

The art of leadership, as displayed by really great popular leaders in all ages, consists in consolidating the attention of the people against a single adversary and taking care that nothing will split up that attention into sections. - Adolph Hitler

We can eliminate the ability of office holders to make a career out of civil service by limiting each federal elected office to a single term and guarantee the perpetuation of our representative, democratic Republic.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The History Of Brussels Bonsai

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:68 UpdateTime:2008-10-19 1:07:27


More and more people are turning to bonsai planting to cope with stress. Believe it or not, that small potted tree could be equivalent to a regular yoga class. It could soothe the mind just as much as those physically-twisting

poses that people do during yoga. If you are considering your first pot (of bonsai, that is), it's time to meet Brussel's.

Brussel's is one of the leading grower and importer of bonsais in the United States. Looking at the company's website, one is able to find all the needed tools and methods to be able to start or maintain bonsais.

The Brussel's Online Store sells bonsai trees (potted and ready to take home); bonsai pots, tools (such as soil scoops, scissors, hut stake signs, pliers or cutters); fertilizers; and accessories (like fountains, watering cans,

even books).

The company also aids bonsai beginners by educating them with the styles of bonsai and how to properly care for it. With the online education, people can learn the basics of bonsai growing and also some of the most

frequently asked questions.

This 'nursery', as they are fond of calling themselves, began in the mind of a 5 year old when his father came back home from a business trip. The father brought back several species of bonsais that captivated the young

child.

This child grew up to be a bonsai enthusiast and throughout his teenage years, he studied the art of bonsai. It soon became his business when he began trading bonsais through the mail. This kid started the first, ever bonsai

nursery in the entire country.

The founder, Brussel Martin, has his office or 'nursery' in the northern part of Mississippi. The abundant lighting in that area made it more conducive to bonsai tending. The company also boasts that the founder himself

specially selected each and every bonsai tree.

Brussel's doesn't only provide useful information but they also hold special events to market their trees and other products. With this aggressive approach to marketing, they are able to sell at discounted prices as they also

invite resource speakers to talk about bonsais in specifics. If you would want to meet the top masters of bonsai planting, you can even attend the annual convention that is held for all bonsai lovers.

Brussel Martin has definitely expanded the horizon for bonsais. With all the help that is available today, even those who haven't grown a single plant in their lives would aspire to have one.
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Monday, November 8, 2010

What about Aura & Migraine Pain?

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:113 UpdateTime:2008-10-19 0:48:18


Migraine attacks and pain generally begins between the ages of 10 and 40, and diminishes after 50. The two primary types of migraines are with aura and without aura.

Migraine without aura is a common migraine without aura but exhibits the same symptoms as a classic migraine except that it does not exhibit any aura.

People who primarily suffer from migraine with aura may also have attacks of migraine without aura. Headache with the features of "migraine without aura" usually follows the aura symptoms. Less commonly, the aura may occur without a subsequent headache or the headache may be non-migrainous in type.

Migraine with aura is a classical migraine preceded by an aura before the attack. The aura occurs for about 10-30 minutes and then is usually followed by a headache. It is quite similar to a common migraine except in the aspect of the aura.

About 15% of migraine sufferers have a early warning that the headache is coming on. This change in brain function is called an "aura". It is usually a visual symptom, such as an arc of sparkling (scintillating) zig-zag lines or a blotting out of vision or both. The aura is due to changes that take place in the cortex, the outer layer of the brain. This slowly spreading depression of nerve cell activity is believed to account for the pattern of development of the typical aura.

Auras set in about 20-30 minutes before the migraine attack. Some patients also describe the presence of a strange odor, before the onset of a migraine. They also experience a tingling sensation in an arm or leg.

In the classic migraine aura, symptoms build up gradually and move slowly from one visual region or one part of the body to another. For example, the migraine aura sufferer may first notice a black spot in the field of vision. This black spot is often surrounded by flashing lights or bright zig-zag lines as mentioned.

What starts this sequence of events that leads to the aura and migraine? The answers to this question are not fully understood. Migraine sufferers have an inborn susceptibility to factors that normally do not trigger headaches.

In people with migraines, changes in body chemistry, such as menstruation, certain foods, and dozens of environmental influences, such as a change in weather, may trigger a migraine attack. A migraine trigger is any factor that, on exposure or withdrawal, leads to the development of an acute migraine headache. Triggers may be categorized as behavioral, environmental, infectious, dietary, chemical, or hormonal. In medical literature, these factors are known as 'precipitants.'

Neither type of migraine denotes a life-threatening disorder but, they can be chronic and recurrent, thus interfering with a person's daily lifestyle.

Both migraine types have the usual pain, nausea, vomiting and intolerance to light and sound, which is worsened by any physical activity.

Treatment? The treatment for migraines begins with simple painkillers for headache and anti-emetics for nausea, and avoidance of triggers if present. Specific anti-migraine drugs can be used to treat migraine. Homeopathic Drugs and Special all natural ingredient products such as those at the Centre for Pain Relief in Burlington, New Jersey have proven effective. If the migraine condition is severe and frequent enough, preventative drugs might be considered. The most commonly used "reversal" medicines are trip-tans. Trip tans work by boosting the effects of the brain chemical serotonin, which reduces the severity and duration of an attack. Propranolol, a beta blocker, and Topiramate have proven effective for migraine sufferers as well.

When it comes to treatment however, "Migraine is the most misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated condition in medical practice," states Dr. Seymour Diamond, M.D., who is the executive chairman for the National Headache Foundation and director of the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago.

As always, talk to your doctor about whether or not you have with Aura or without Aura to find the medication that works best for you.

Drugs To Treat Constipation

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:119 UpdateTime:2008-10-19 0:48:45


Saline Purgatives (Osmotic Purgatives)

Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of magnesia 8% suspension)

This is a mild purgative which can be used even in pregnant women and children. It absorbs water from the intestines to form the bulk and make the stools soft. Besides purgative action, it counteracts acidity in the stomach.

Dosage: Its usual dose is 15 to 30 ml. Its action starts after 2 to 6 hours.

Adverse Effects: It is a mild purgative without any adverse effect, except to produce flatulence in some people.

Precautions

Take plenty of fluids along with this purgative.

Patients with chronic kidney disease who may have difficulty excreting magnesium, should be wary of Milk of magnesia.

Magnesium Sulfate (Magsulf or Epsom salt)

Magnesium Sulfate is a useful purgative for preparation of bowels before surgery, X-ray examination, colonoscopy and some times to remove dead tapeworms after drugs and poisoning: This is an osmotic purgative which causes total evacuation of the bowel in 1 to 3 hours. Therefore it is given early in the morning in a dose of 5 to 15g.

Lactulose (Duphalac, Livo-Luk)

It is undigestable sugar and retains water. It is useful in constipation and is given in doses of 4 to 109 twice a day. It is broken down in large bowel by resident bacteria into sugar which have osmotic effect. An important use of lactulose is in liver failure. Here it reduces formation and absorption of ammonia which is responsible for causing coma (20 g

twice a day).

Strong Purgatives (Stimulant Purgatives)

They stimulate the musculature of the large bowel and also increase fluid secretion in the bowel. There is passage of semi-solid/liquid stools in 6-8 hours. Often cramping abdomen pain may also occur. Irritant substances such as senna (sennosides), phenolphthalein, bisacodyl (Dulcolox tab and suppositories) and castor oil are included in this class. Because of excess of fluid and ions loss (potassium and sodium) bowel movements ultimately may be reduced (colonic atony). The uterus at full term gets stimulated and therefore they are never used in pregnancy. These are mostly used after deworming treatment, before X-ray examination bowels and before abdominal surgery.

Adverse Effects: The irritation of the intestines may cause griping or cramping pains in the abdomen. Sometimes there may be erosion of the inflamed mucosa passage of mucous in the stools and colonicy atony (inactivity of large bowel). Other adverse effects include an excessive loss of fluids and electrolytes. Phenolphthalein turns stool pink in colour (harmless but patient needs this information). Allergic skin rashes may occur with phenolphthalein, senna an bisacodyl. Colonic mucosa may develop dark pigmentation on regular use of senna.

Precautions

These agents should not be taken regularly for treatment of chronic constipation.

If there is any previous history of abdominal pain, avoid the use of these drugs.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Stop Foreclosure Now Or It Could Be Tent City For You Or Your Family!

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:46 UpdateTime:2008-10-18 23:50:18


We need to stop home foreclosure! How many times per day does one hear those words? Failure to stop foreclosure is, in reality, a national disaster, not just a disaster for an unfortunate family here and there. With millions faced with the loss of their homes, we are beginning to see the effects of massive dislocation of 10 plus million men, women, and children per year.

In fact, we are beginning to look like a war torn country because people generally seem unable to stop home foreclosure. Consider these points carefully:

1.Tent cities have been springing up here and there for refugees dislocated from this crisis. I believe many are calling them 'Bushville'. Well, I guess the 'buck has to stop somewhere'!

2.Consumer confidence and thus consumer spending has plummeted is that related to the home foreclosure issue? Think about it!.....without your TV on!

3.Even the nation's economy looks like that of a war torn country .... and the almighty dollar acts like it has been nuked!

Yes, I'd say the residential foreclosure issue is a national disaster and one that is frightening a whole lot more common citizens than ever imagined.

"War for 100 years"? "Weapons of mass destruction in Iraq"? "We are not in a recession"? "The economy is fine except for a little slow down"? Stopping home foreclosure is an impossibility for many"? And, "with housing values decreasing, maybe not even worth a try? Those not affected by the foreclosure issue had better take a look at the overall picture before the foreclosure crises knocks on their door next!

And for those who are already dealing with the issues of stopping home foreclosure and wondering whether or not it is worth the effort to try and save the family home, read the following story.

We received a call in our office from a woman who seemed desperate to find information about filing bankruptcy and did not know where to turn. Seeing our stop foreclosure program she decided to call us. She was living in a KOA campground in a tent with her 3 children. Her home had been foreclosed on and she had no where to turn. She did not have a job and when she did get one her creditors garnished her wages so she had little money to live on.

She was in the Pacific Northwest and winter was approaching. She figured her only alternative was to file bankruptcy to get some relief from her creditors so she had some hope of having enough money to rent an apartment before winter really hit.

Just imagine yourself in this situation. It is not too far from reality. Ask the people living in the 'Bushville" tent cities. I'll bet they never imagined themselves there either. So, when the question is asked, "Is it worth trying to stop home foreclosure?" I think you will know the right answer.

Get started now! You CAN save your home, and the alternative is not pretty.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Backpack Diaper Bags A Parents Best Choice

Author:佚名 Source:none Hits:39 UpdateTime:2008-10-18 23:32:09


The great thing about backpack diaper bags is that they make carrying the baby's necessities so much easier. It is a real convenience to the Mom or Dad on the go. There are many choices of backpack diaper bags in different colors and styles for the parent who likes retro or contemporary styles. There are more basic bags for the practical minded and bags that reflect the DJ or the science fiction enthusiast in its owner.

Backpack diaper bags are better for the back because the weight distribution is even; one shoulder isn't holding all of the weight and there isn't a strap digging into that shoulder anymore. The bags have different compartments that can hold various essentials. These diaper bags are made with as many features as the everyday diaper bags. There is a stylish and functional bag out there for every parent.

There are many sites on line where a parent can search for and browse over the many backpack diaper bags available at his or her leisure. There is a price for any budget. They come in paisley, quilted, floral, striped, solid, geometric patterns and you name it and it is probably out there in the backpack diaper bag world.

The back-to-school sales even include these most convenient bags to carry the baby's diapers, bottles, and what not. There are a lot of sales on the Internet so the buyer can get some really good deals on backpack diaper bags. The materials they are made of ranges from cotton, canvas, denim, leather to nylon, and more. It is like a whole new world of diapers bags that have gone wild with excitement over how to design the most unusual types of backpack diaper bags on the market.

Really when the styles, colors, patterns, materials, price range, and convenience of these variable backpack diaper bags are taken into consideration, a person is amazed at the ingenuity that is put into their production. Who would have thought twenty-five years ago that so much effort would be put into this item? There weren't nearly as many choices then and it was really thought of as a more practical product than anything else back in that time.

Of course, the concept of a diaper bag for a Dad was completely alien to people then too. Now there are designer backpack diaper bags just for fathers. The colors and styles are true to a masculine appeal that brings Dad into the diaper changing fold with more ease. This is definitely a newer phenomenon of our culture. This change in perspective and perception makes you wonder what will come next. This is definitely not your parent's concept of what a diaper bag is all about. The macho element and the backpack concept are new on the scene.

But hey, Dad's are parents too and now it is much easier for them to share in all the joys of parenthood that taking care of baby offers.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Answering Important Questions about Divorce

It is hard for many people to admit, but sometimes getting divorced is the only way to live a happy and healthy life. When thinking about a divorce, there are several other items that are factors in this big decision. Before filing,

take the time to look into what the divorce process involves and what changes it will cause in your life. In this article, we want to answer your questions about divorce and some of the negative impacts it may create.

What is an uncontested divorce?

An uncontested divorce is generally a divorce that the two parties agree on. They work out the specifics of their assets and split them up according to mutual agreements outside of court. With an uncontested divorce, there is

no alimony, child support, or custody issues. Once a couple has decided to have an uncontested divorce, they need to put their agreement in writing and present it to their local courthouse. If the court deems that the

agreement is fair for both parties, they grant the couple a divorce. An uncontested divorce is also quicker and the couple does not need to wait as long until it becomes final.

How do I go about filing for a divorce?

To file for divorce without your spouse knowing, simply go to the courthouse and fill out the appropriate paperwork. The best way to make sure that you do everything the right way is to hire a lawyer to file your papers. If

you're unsure about how your spouse will react, a lawyer will help you get the entire process taken care of, and your spouse will have no knowledge of it until the papers are served. If your spouse gets angry easily, this could

be the best thing to do because it allows you to be away from home when the papers get served, preventing any confrontation.

I've heard of common-law marriages. Is there such a thing as common-law divorce?
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No, there is not such a thing as common law divorce. You cannot be granted a divorce simply by living apart from your spouse for an extended period of time. Most states required, at the very least, a written agreement

submitted to the court that states your intention to divorce each other or of your intent to separate from each other. In most states, common law marriage is a recognized form of marriage. This is not so with divorce, though. If

you both agree to a divorce, contact a lawyer or your county courthouse to find out the very least you need to do to be granted a divorce.

It is only a few weeks before my divorce will become final. Would it be illegal for my spouse to marry again before it has become officially complete?

Legally, yes it is. Being married to more than one person at once is against the law. You cannot marry another person until your divorce is absolutely final, as this would break state bigamy laws. But this is just a formality.

Many states would not regard the second marriage as purposefully breaking the law. If your spouse gets married before the final divorce hearing, you could try to get them in trouble for committing bigamy, but most likely

nothing would come of it because neither the lawyers nor the court system actively pursues these cases.

I have just filed for divorce. How long will it be before it is final?

If you have filed for an uncontested divorce, the entire ordeal can be over in a matter of a few weeks. If you have a disputable divorce, on the other had, it could be quite awhile before the divorce is officially final. If you have

children together, some states require a waiting period before actually filing the divorce papers. The court's schedule also plays a major role in how long the divorce will take. If they have many cases to go through, you may

be waiting awhile. If you talk to the court clerk, they might be able to give you an idea about how long it will be. Your divorce attorney will also have more information to give you a better idea.