Unborn Babies Soaked in Chemicals

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Thursday July 14, 2005 · 12:23 PM PDT

2005/07/14 · 12:23

I suffer from multiple chemical and food intolerances that have undermined my health for years. I have migraines, myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia, all, I believe, the result of these various sensitivities. I am the veritable "canary in the mine," the bird that warns miners of danger. My sensitivies are, I think, warnings of things to come.

So I was very interested to read a study released today that says: "Unborn U.S. babies are soaking in a stew of chemicals, including mercury, gasoline byproducts and pesticides..."
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Who Will Care About the Animals?

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Tuesday July 12, 2005 · 12:54 PM PDT

2005/07/12 · 12:54

Another stray cat has found its way to my deck. Over the years, this has happened repeatedly. I don't know how they know that this is a house where someone will take them in and minister to their needs. Maybe somehow they sense the other cats inside. But I prefer to believe that some enigmatic force of nature sends them to me. I'm not much into organized religion, but I believe that caring for the animals is part of my life's mission.

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Ohio Conflict of Interest

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Monday November 15, 2004 · 10:00 AM PST

2004/11/15 · 10:00

One of my friends submitted a letter to the Akron Beacon Journal that was published today. The letter deals with Ken Blackwell, Ohio Secretary of State, and a phone campaign in support of Issue 1, the gay marriage initiative on the Ohio ballot.

I had not heard this before and find it outrageous that a Secretary of State should engage in such blatant conflict of interest bahavior. I have heard there are efforts under way to petition for Blackwell's resignation. But, I don't have any details.

The letter is found below.
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