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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Did you know fluorosis is caused by high consumption of fluoride while the teeth are still growing?
Did you know Fluoridation has been linked to immune system alteration, muscule skeletal harm, genetic damage, thyroid dysfunction, and even cancer?
Did you know Fluoride, like anything, is poisonous in large doses but getting to that level is difficult unless you go around drinking fluoride solutions or swallowing toothpastes and its use in strong concentrations?
Did you know water is fluoridated in the USA because it makes the enamel of your teeth more resistant to decay but as you know fuoride is suppose to reduce cavity's?
Did you know fluorosis is caused by high consumption of fluoride while the teeth are still growing?
Did you know fluorosis can cause damage to teeth, such as white discolorations and brown and pitted teeth?
Did you know that public water fluoridation was once widely embraced in Europe, but has been banned on the evidence in Scotland, Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany, and France, among others?
Did you know Fluoride is a mineral that naturally exists in virtually all water sources and even in various brands of bottled water. It is effective in preventing and reversing the early signs of tooth decay?
Contrary to what your dentist might tell you, you don't need fluoride to have healthy teeth just good dental hygiene.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Federal Judge Cabrera'a baring black women from naming their children
After Judge Cabrera’s historic ruling, little Clitoria Jackson will likely undergo a name change.
(DETROIT) In a decision that’s expected to send shockwaves through the African-American community—and yet, give much relief to teachers everywhere—a federal judge ruled today that black women no longer have independent naming rights for their children. Too many black children—and many adults—bear names that border on not even being words, he said.
“I am simply tired of these ridiculous names black women are giving their children,” said U.S. Federal Judge Ryan Cabrera before rendering his decision. “Someone had to put a stop to it.”
The rule applies to all black women, but Cabrera singled out impoverished mothers.
“They are the worst perpetrators,” he said. “They put in apostrophes where none are needed. They think a ‘Q’ is a must. There was a time when Shaniqua and Tawanda were names you dreaded. Now, if you’re a black girl, you hope you get a name as sensible as one of those.”
Few stepped forward to defend black women—and black women themselves seemed relieved.
“It’s so hard to keep coming up with something unique,” said Uneeqqi Jenkins, 22, an African-American mother of seven who survives on public assistance. Her children are named Daryl, Q’Antity, Uhlleejsha, Cray-Ig, Fellisittee, Tay’Sh’awn and Day’Shawndra.
Beginning in one week, at least three white people must agree with the name before a black mother can name her child.
“Hopefully we can see a lot more black children with sensible names like Jake and Connor,” Cabrera said.
His ruling stemmed from a lawsuit brought by a 13-year-old girl whose mother created her name using Incan hieroglyphics.
“She said it would make me stand out,” said the girl, whose name can’t be reproduced by The Peoples News’ technology. “But it’s really just stupid.”
The National Association of Elementary School Teachers celebrated Cabrera’s decision.
“Oh my God, the first day of school you’d be standing there sweating, looking at the list of names wondering ‘How do I pronounce Q’J’Q’Sha.’?” said Joyce Harmon, NAEST spokeswoman. “Is this even English?”
The practice of giving black children outlandish names began in the 1960s, when blacks were getting in touch with their African roots, said historian Corlione Vest. But even he admits it got out of hand.
“I have a niece who’s six. I’m embarrassed to say I can’t even pronounce her name,” said Vest, a professor at Princeton University. “Whenever I want to talk to her, I just wait until she looks at me and then I wave her over.”
Cabrera’s ruling exempted black men because so few of them are actually involved in their children’s lives.
So you can imagine my surprise when I received the article, I had to make sure it was real.So while I am researching that article I find this second article, so read on.
Condi Calls for Removal of Detroit ‘Naming Rights’ Judge
Judge Ryan Cabrera Says His Naming-Rights Ruling Has Been Misinterpreted
(Washington, DC) Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is demanding the dismissal of U.S. Federal Court Judge Ryan Cabrera. Last week, after becoming fed up with what he described as “stupid names,” Cabrera ruled that black women would no longer be able to choose the name of their own children without first consulting—and gaining the approval of—a committee of three whites. (See Federal Judge: Enough With the Stupid Names)
“I am outraged that Cabrera has issued a ruling designed to minimize black women’s creativity when naming their children,” says Rice. “Having a unique name is a blessing. I might not have gotten as far as I have without the extra e and z in my name.”
Rice has no legal authority to remove Cabrera from his post; however, she has started a petition for those in support of creative naming and the dismissal of Cabrera. Among the signers are a host of America’s black celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, Erykah Badu, Bokeem Woodbine and half the players in the NBA and NFL.
“We’re all examples of black people with unusual names who have beaten the odds,” says Rice. “We’re an inspiration to kids, like…well, I can’t pronounce their names, but they know who they are.”
Cabrera contends that his ruling has been widely misinterpreted. “I’m all for women who want to celebrate their heritage by giving their children African names or other names that mean something,” Cabrera says. “They just need to spell them right.”
Cabrera cited Uneeqqi Jenkins, a 22-year-old Detroit resident as one of the biggest offenders. While she named her oldest son Daryl, she chose to name her other children Q’Antity, Uhlleejsha, Cray-Ig, Fellisittee, Tay’Sh’awn and Day’Shawndra.
“Quantity is no name for a child,” says Cabrera. “And the way her mother chose to spell it is just criminal.”
I was not able to find any other news source so I began to read and behold, there was a footnote at the bottom of each story that was left off my email. I understand how storys can get blown out of porportions, by just leaving a small sentence off. Can you imagine if I had not have read and just sent those email to my friends. Now everyone can get the same chuckle that I did.
Note: This article is satire, brought to you by the creative minds at The Peoples News. It’s not real, but we hope it made you think.
The mind of a man!
I never quite figured out why the sexual urge of men and women differ so much. And I never have figured out the whole Venus and Mars thing. I have never figured out why men think with their head and women with their heart.FOR EXAMPLE:One evening last week, my girlfriend and I were getting into bed. Well,the passion starts to heat up, and she eventually says, 'I don't feel like it, I just want you to hold me.'I said, 'WHAT??!! What was that?!'So she says the words that every boyfriend on the planet dreads to hear...'You're just not in touch with my emotional needs as a woman enough for me to satisfy your physical needs as a man.'She responded to my puzzled look by saying, 'Can't you just love me for who I am and not what I do for you in the bedroom?'Realizing that nothing was going to happen that night, I went to sleep.
The very next day I opted to take the day off of work to spend time with her. We went out to a nice lunch and then went shopping at a big, big unnamed department store. I walked around with her while she tried on several different very expensive outfits. She couldn't decide which oneto take, so I told her we'd just buy them all. She wanted new shoes to compliment her new clothes, so I said, 'Lets get a pair for each outfit.'We went on to the jewelry department where she picked out a pair of diamond earrings. Let me tell you... she was so excited. She must have thought I was one wave short of a ship wreck. I started to think she was testing me because she asked for a tennis bracelet when she doesn't even know how to play tennis I think I threw her for a loop when I said, 'That's fine, honey.' She was almost nearing sexual satisfaction from all of the excitement.Smiling with excited anticipation, she finally said, 'I think this is all dear, let's go to the cashier.
'I could hardly contain myself when I blurted out, 'No honey, I don't feel like it.'Her face just went completely blank as her jaw dropped with a baffled,'WHAT?'I then said, 'Honey! I just want you to HOLD this stuff for a while.You're just not in touch with my financial needs as a man enough for me to satisfy your shopping needs as a woman.'And just when she had this look like she was going to kill me, I added,'Why can't you just love me for who I am and not for the things I buy you?'Apparently I'm not having sex tonight either....but at least she knows I'm smarter than her.
'I could hardly contain myself when I blurted out, 'No honey, I don't feel like it.'Her face just went completely blank as her jaw dropped with a baffled,'WHAT?'I then said, 'Honey! I just want you to HOLD this stuff for a while.You're just not in touch with my financial needs as a man enough for me to satisfy your shopping needs as a woman.'And just when she had this look like she was going to kill me, I added,'Why can't you just love me for who I am and not for the things I buy you?'Apparently I'm not having sex tonight either....but at least she knows I'm smarter than her.
You think?
Worlds smallest girl
Jyoti Amge, 15, just about 59.69 cm in height and 5.25 kg in weight, answers a call at her home in Nagpur, India. The teenager, the world's smallest girl by the Indian Book of Records, has a form of dwarfism called achondroplasia. Now fully grown, Amge enjoys her life with full confidence for the future.
She is so small that a special desk had to be made so that she could do her work.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Memphis lose to Kansas
The game was nip and tuck for the first half. Although the second half the Tigers were on a mission to win and built a seven point lead. The Jayhawks just would not give up and kept fighting to get back in the game.
Memphis had several chances to win the game, but just could not hit a free throw down the stretch. With just over two minutes left in the game, Kansas was down nine. But made several key plays to set pull the game within 3. Then Mario Chalmers hit a 3 to send the game into OT. With Dorsey out of the game because he filed out, the Jayhawks made the plays and won 75-68.
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