- Have watched more than I probably should have about the apprehension of Mr. Leary (?) at the Vienna Walmart for alleged shop lifting yesterday. It is always a good thing when the bad guy is apprehended. Mr. Watson jumping into help is somewhat questionable?
SGT. Hughes giving the appropriate Atta boy to Mr. Watson which he deserved is however a little flawed? I cannot remember if ever, the last time a Police Officer encouraged the Civilian Populace to intervene in an ongoing Police pursuit? What if Mr. Leary had a knife or a gun? Was he stoned out of his gourd and thereby absolutely in no way, shape or form really aware of what he was doing? What was to stop him from turning and shooting or pulling his knife or other weapon if armed instead of trying to continue to get away? Or even when Mr. Watson grabbed him and they were on the ground?
Since the girlfriend was in custody, why could proper investigative techniques have not learned quickly the necessary information to locate and arrest Mr. Leary later if the Police were not able to run him down? The encouragement of Civilians to get actively involved in pursuits is not good or even professional advice. SGT Hughes, maybe should go back to Police Pursuits 101 and find the part about outsiders being involved?
What is neat about all of this is nothing in the paper about it this A.M.? Once again, no crime in Vienna. How the TV media even got involved is curious other than SGT Hughes going on Facebook with his Atta boy and the Civilian encouragement for involvement. Does not appear SGT Hughes was too smart in his alleged comments? At the least should have noted the caveat to stay out of this type of activity due to potential danger to the Civilian?
Too bad the 2015 Valley Fact Book listings for Vienna were not completely correct. Who again is Mr. Azinger? And the City Atty., using Ms. Starcher's email address? If her email is active, she or anyone with her password can go right back in? Of course we can hope the password at least was changed? Hasn't this lady been retired for two years now? City IT Dept., can not set up a new email for the Atty.?
Mr. Putin has again taken Mr. Obama to the wood shed. Made it quite clear he is to take his toys and get out of sandbox we call Syria. Now just a matter of time until one of the Russian or Syrian surface to air missiles take down one of our planes or a Coalition plane. Or maybe a Russian fighter who had too much vodka for lunch decides a good old fashioned dog fight is in order? Can anyone even think that Mr. Obama or his U.N. Ambassador will do more than head for the U.N. to voice his displeasure? How can Mr. Putin outsmart Mr. Obama each and every time? Simple, Mr. Putin has the stones to pursue his agenda. Has no worry about losses in any category: Collateral, Russian, Syrian, anyone else in the neighborhood to include us.
Some of this I know you know; some I just learned: Everyday Chemical Exposure Linked to Obesity, Diabetes Epidemic
Amy Capetta
September 29, 2015
A scientific statement released by the Endocrine Society says that new evidence points to a link between endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure and both diabetes and obesity — two of the biggest health threats in modern society.
Approximately 35 percent of American adults are obese, and more than 29 million Americans have diabetes.
What types of chemicals are endocrine disruptors?
These chemicals are DDT and other pesticides, plasticizers such as bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, and flame-retardants. They’re found in everyday products — including cash register receipts, plastic bottles, metal food cans, food, toys, cosmetics, and pesticides, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Here are strategies to follow today to limit your exposure to EDCs.
1. Do not mix heat with plastic. “Plastics are more likely to leach out of containers when heated,” says Gore ( Andrea C. Gore, professor and Vacek Chair of Pharmacology at the University of Texas at Austin and chair of the task force that developed the statement.) . “Experts suggest avoiding putting plastic containers in the microwave or dishwashers with very hot water, for instance.”
2. Ditch the plastic water bottle. When you’re on the go, Gore advises to sip water from either a reusable metal or glass water bottle. “Not only will you decrease leaching of chemicals (that can be obtained in a plastic bottle), you’ll also reduce your contribution to environmental plastic waste that is filling landfills and polluting our oceans.” However, if a plastic bottle of water is your only option, keep it out of the sun or a heated environment (like a hot yoga class) to avoid leaching.
3. Scrub your produce. “Many pesticides are known EDCs,” she says. “Rinsing fruits and vegetables — tap water is fine — before eating can help to minimize exposure to these chemicals". I learned the hard way to wash fruits and vegetables that lie on the ground. If there is something in the soil as an additive or fertilizer that is contaminated; as soon as you use the fruit or vegetable without washing, you have put the bad stuff back in yourself. An example is just to get a watermelon and slice it to eat. The second you slice it, whatever is on the outside skin goes in to contaminate the insides. This applies to any other ground fruit or vegetable. Years ago I would go from Ft. Lewis to Newburg Oregon on a 2 1/2 day weekend in the summer. My cousin's wife would put a beer in the freezer about an hour before I was due. She would also pick about a dozen cherry tomatoes from the garden. Today, I would not eat until I washed them. In the day maybe I did it with a cold brewsky? On one of my forays to Thailand; even though I was Religious on drinking bottled water, I forgot about the ground fruits/ vegetables. While I would wash them well, locals would not very well if at all? I ended up with a nasty bug in my body.
4. Eat fresh over processed foods. “Processed foods may have additives, and the food may come into contact with containers or machinery that might result in some leaching. And if possible, avoid meats that come from animals treated with hormones or antibiotics.”
5. Store food in BPA-free glass or stainless steel bowls and containers. “Although some manufacturers have removed BPA from food and beverage storage containers, we do not always know what has replaced the BPA or whether it has been tested as an EDC,” explains Gore.
5. Tidy up your home. “Keep your house clean. Also, plug holes under sinks and in the kitchen to minimize pests in order to avoid a need for chemical pesticides.”
6. Take action. “Chemicals can be added into food storage containers without any required testing for safety,”
In this day and age, we can not be too careful; especially with kids around. 'nuff said