Colds, Mega-Millions and, oh yeah, Nuclear Disarmament
March 8th 2007 18:11
FROM THE MAYO CLINIC - If you catch a cold, figure on being miserable for about a week; but here are some ways to be less miserable:
Drink plenty of fluids - water, juices, warm lemon water with honey all help loosen congestion; avoid alcohol, caffeine (both coffee and in sodas) - these all make dehydration worse;
Gargle with salt water (I personally saw on a dentist’s computer monitor what salt water does to bacteria - It makes the little varmints explode and disappear);
Over-the-counter saline nasal sprays combat stuffiness and congestion and are usually safe even for children;
‘Give him some chicken soup’ - Scientists have found out that chicken soup actually help reduce cold and flu symptoms; off the counter soups seem to be as effective as the homemade variety;
Over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) offer some symptom relief for a short time, but they won't prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects. If used for more than a few days, they can actually make symptoms worse - keep in mind that acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) can cause serious liver damage or liver failure if taken in high doses.
Humidity. Cold viruses thrive in dry conditions another reason why colds are more common in winter. Parched air also dries the mucous membranes, causing a stuffy nose and scratchy throat. A humidifier can add moisture to your home, but it can also add mold, fungi and bacteria if not cleaned properly. Change the water in your humidifier daily, and clean the unit at least once every three days.
I suggest you visit the website at
Mayo Clinic for further helpful information about not only colds and flu, but for other health subjects as well.
Can't help myself with these pictures, more credit, with permission granted, from: LUMINOUS LANDSCAPES
NEWS:
In the first bilateral Japan/North Korea talks, referred to in an earlier blog, they apparently came to an abrupt halt when North Korea cancelled the first day’s conference, reportedly over disputes surrounding the 1970s and 1980s kidnaping of Japan citizens admitted by North Korea in 2002.
North Korea would not comment about the disruption in the talks; however a North Korean official is quoted as saying: “We cannot disclose the reason now. Maybe we will explain it later”.
However, there is good news: the talks concerning, among other matters - denuclearization of North Korea and aid to North Korea - are set to resume; and the parties are believed to be ready to talk over all issues.
VIEWS:
Let’s hope that the resumed talks produce positive results and that the nuclear issue will be dealt with to everybody’s benefit.
NEWS: OF THE “MEGA MILLIONS” LOTTERY
At least two people in the U.S. will share in the record $370M “Mega Millions.” One winning ticket was sold in New Jersey and another in Georgia, and there could be more in California whose results were slowed because of the high volume of sales - reportedly California should have its results by midmorning Wednesday.
The winning numbers were: 16-22-29-39-42, with the Mega Ball 20.
VIEWS:
Instant riches!!! Congratulations to those who will share in the enormous prize. Still hoping that I will be included in the California results - but I’m not giving up my day job quite yet.
NEWS:
In Burnett, Wisconsin, a seven year old girl call felt it important enough to call the “911" service to report that her grandfather was cheating during a family card game.
VIEWS:
Well, she has the right idea except she is going to have to learn a little discretion, but after all she’s only 7.
JOKE OF THE DAY:
A guy was driving home one evening when he suddenly realizes that it is his daughter's birthday and that he hasn't bought her anything. Out the corner of his eye he sees a shopping mall. Knowing it was "now or never", he pulls his car through three lanes of traffic, finds a parking bay and runs into the mall.
After a frantic search he finds a toy store, goes inside and attracts the attention of a shop assistant. When asked what he would like, he simply says "a Barbie doll". The shop assistant looks at him in the particularly condescending manner that only shop assistants can muster up and asks "Which Barbie would that be, sir?"
The man looks surprised so the assistant continues "We have Barbie Goes the Gym for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Ball for $19.95, Barbie Goes Shopping for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Beach for $19.95, Barbie Goes Night Clubbing for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.00"
The man can't help himself and asks "why is Divorced Barbie $265.00 when all the other Barbies are selling for $19.95?"
"That's obvious!" the assistant exclaims, "Divorced Barbie comes with Ken's house, Ken's car, Ken's furniture ....
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Drink plenty of fluids - water, juices, warm lemon water with honey all help loosen congestion; avoid alcohol, caffeine (both coffee and in sodas) - these all make dehydration worse;
Gargle with salt water (I personally saw on a dentist’s computer monitor what salt water does to bacteria - It makes the little varmints explode and disappear);
Over-the-counter saline nasal sprays combat stuffiness and congestion and are usually safe even for children;
Over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) offer some symptom relief for a short time, but they won't prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects. If used for more than a few days, they can actually make symptoms worse - keep in mind that acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) can cause serious liver damage or liver failure if taken in high doses.
Humidity. Cold viruses thrive in dry conditions another reason why colds are more common in winter. Parched air also dries the mucous membranes, causing a stuffy nose and scratchy throat. A humidifier can add moisture to your home, but it can also add mold, fungi and bacteria if not cleaned properly. Change the water in your humidifier daily, and clean the unit at least once every three days.
I suggest you visit the website at
Mayo Clinic for further helpful information about not only colds and flu, but for other health subjects as well.
Can't help myself with these pictures, more credit, with permission granted, from: LUMINOUS LANDSCAPES
NEWS:
In the first bilateral Japan/North Korea talks, referred to in an earlier blog, they apparently came to an abrupt halt when North Korea cancelled the first day’s conference, reportedly over disputes surrounding the 1970s and 1980s kidnaping of Japan citizens admitted by North Korea in 2002.
North Korea would not comment about the disruption in the talks; however a North Korean official is quoted as saying: “We cannot disclose the reason now. Maybe we will explain it later”.
However, there is good news: the talks concerning, among other matters - denuclearization of North Korea and aid to North Korea - are set to resume; and the parties are believed to be ready to talk over all issues.
VIEWS:
Let’s hope that the resumed talks produce positive results and that the nuclear issue will be dealt with to everybody’s benefit.
NEWS: OF THE “MEGA MILLIONS” LOTTERY
At least two people in the U.S. will share in the record $370M “Mega Millions.” One winning ticket was sold in New Jersey and another in Georgia, and there could be more in California whose results were slowed because of the high volume of sales - reportedly California should have its results by midmorning Wednesday.
The winning numbers were: 16-22-29-39-42, with the Mega Ball 20.
VIEWS:
Instant riches!!! Congratulations to those who will share in the enormous prize. Still hoping that I will be included in the California results - but I’m not giving up my day job quite yet.
NEWS:
In Burnett, Wisconsin, a seven year old girl call felt it important enough to call the “911" service to report that her grandfather was cheating during a family card game.
VIEWS:
Well, she has the right idea except she is going to have to learn a little discretion, but after all she’s only 7.
JOKE OF THE DAY:
A guy was driving home one evening when he suddenly realizes that it is his daughter's birthday and that he hasn't bought her anything. Out the corner of his eye he sees a shopping mall. Knowing it was "now or never", he pulls his car through three lanes of traffic, finds a parking bay and runs into the mall.
After a frantic search he finds a toy store, goes inside and attracts the attention of a shop assistant. When asked what he would like, he simply says "a Barbie doll". The shop assistant looks at him in the particularly condescending manner that only shop assistants can muster up and asks "Which Barbie would that be, sir?"
The man looks surprised so the assistant continues "We have Barbie Goes the Gym for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Ball for $19.95, Barbie Goes Shopping for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Beach for $19.95, Barbie Goes Night Clubbing for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.00"
The man can't help himself and asks "why is Divorced Barbie $265.00 when all the other Barbies are selling for $19.95?"
"That's obvious!" the assistant exclaims, "Divorced Barbie comes with Ken's house, Ken's car, Ken's furniture ....
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