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vraiblonde

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kwillia said:
She's been taught to close toilet lids prior to flushing...
I'm talking about her being in that pool, getting that water all over her face and in her mouth - water that contains fecal matter of kids who don't wipe properly or wash their hands.

Will you at least lather her up with antibacterial gel before she goes? Please?
 

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Pandora said:
That is such a good thing to teach kids. Particles can float in the air and get on their toothbrush.
Good parents give their child a fresh toothbrush every morning and night. You can't be too careful.
 
vraiblonde said:
I'm talking about her being in that pool, getting that water all over her face and in her mouth - water that contains fecal matter of kids who don't wipe properly or wash their hands.

Will you at least lather her up with antibacterial gel before she goes? Please?
That's a thought. I need to go research how antibacterial gel interacts with sunblock....BRB
 
Vrai.... don't look now... but LOOK ...:faint:

Computers

Computers are a complicated subject. Know this: EMFs radiate from all sides of the computer. Thus, you must not only be concerned with sitting in front of the monitor but also if you are sitting near a computer or if a computer is operating in a nearby room.

The Swedish safety standard, effective 711/90, specifies a maximum of 0.25 mG at 50 cm from the display. Many US manufactured computers have EMFs of 5 - 100 mG at this distance. And know this too: the screens placed over monitors do NOT block EMFs. Not even a lead screen will block ELF and VLF magnetic fields.

Space does not permit a more thorough discussion of computers. If you use a computer, it is important that you

measure your EMF exposure with a Gauss meter and review the literature concerning the health impacts of computer use.

Electric Blankets and Waterbeds

Electric blankets create a magnetic field that penetrates about 6-7 inches into the body. Thus it is not surprising that an epidemiological study has linked electric blankets with miscarriages and childhood leukemia.

This pioneering work was performed by Dr. Nancy Wertheimer and Ed Leeper, who originally discovered that magnetic fields were linked to childhood leukemia. Similar health effects have been noted with users of many electric blankets and waterbed heaters will emit EMFs even when turned off.

The devices must be unplugged to delete the EMF exposure Additionally, there is the issue regarding the vibrations that are generated by sleeping on standing water. There is less hard data in this area but some experts are concerned about the consequences.

Electric Clocks

Electric clocks have a very high magnetic field, as much as 5 to 10 mG up to three feet away. If you are using a bedside clock, you are probably sleeping in an EMF equivalent to that of a powerline Studies have linked high rates of brain tumors with chronic exposure to magnetic fields, so it is wise to place all clocks and other electrical devices (such as telephones and answering devices) at least 6 feet from your bed.

Fluorescent Lights

Fluorescent lights produce much more EMFs than incandescent bulbs. A typical fluorescent lamp of a office

ceiling have readings of 160 to 200 mg 1 inch away.

Microwave Ovens and Radar

Microwave ovens and radar from military installations and airports emit two types of radiation -- microwave and ELF. Microwaves are measured in milliwatt per centimeter squared (mW/cm2) As of 1/1/93, the U.S. safety limit for microwave exposure is 1 mW/cm2, down from a previous 10 mW/cm2. The Russian safety limit is .01 mW/cm2. All microwave ovens leak and exceed the Russian safety limit. In addition, recent Russian studies have shown that normal microwave cooking coverts food protein molecules into carcinogenic substances.

When measuring microwaves from military and airport radar sources, 100% accurate readings can only be found with extremely expensive digital peak-hold meters. Why? Because analog devices begin to drop their reading immediately after the radar sweep passes. Thus, while an analog meter can show whether or not you are being exposed to radar EMFs, analog meters can't show your true exposure. Although thousands of dollars to purchase, digital-hold meters capable of accurately detecting radar EMFs can be rented for several hundred to over a thousand dollars per month.

Telephones and Answering Machines

Telephones can emit surprisingly strong EMFs, especially from the handset. This is a problem because we hold the telephone so close to our head. Place the Gauss meter right against the ear piece and the mouth piece before buying a phone.

Some brands emit no measurable fields and others emit strong fields that travel several inches....right into your brain. Answering machines, particular those with adapter plugs (mini-transformers), give off high levels of EMFs.

Electric Razors and Hair Dryers

Electric razors and hair dryers emit EMFs as high as 200 to 400 mG. This seems alarming, but we don't know if this is worse (or better) than a chronic exposure to a 2-3 mG field. Some EMF consultants recommend that hair dryers not be used on children as the high fields are held close to their rapidly developing brain and nervous system.
 

Nickel

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fttrsbeerwench said:
Are you joking?? :faint:


I feel so sorry for fair skinned people. I have two girl friends who can't even ride on the car without thier window arm turning red.:ohwell: One has had skin cancer three times and is only in her 20's:yikes:

Thank goodness for indian blood, my kids and I go outside, sun block or no and we never get burned..:yahoo:
No, I'm serious. :lol: But I spent a lot of time in my childhood at pools, and my bowels are still intact, so I think it's probably a freak occurrence.

I have very fair skin, but I haven't gotten a sunburn in years (and I spend a lot of time outside) because I always wear sunscreen. :shrug:
 
Girl disemboweled in pool will receive $30.9 million

A girl who was disemboweled when her bottom became pinned to the drain of a kiddie pool will received $30.9 million under a settlement announced Tuesday.

Most of Valerie Lakey’s small and large intestines were sucked out in the 1993 accident, an the girl now 9, must spend at least 11 hours a day being fed intravenously.

A state jury Monday awarded the family $25 million in compensatory damages, the biggest personal-injury verdict in North Carolina history. The jury was to begin deciding when the maker of the drain cover, Sta-Rite Industries of Delavan, Wis., agreed to a settlement.

“It was in the best interest of Valerie to get the medical expenses taken care of immediately,” family attorney John Edwards said.

Sta-Rite will pay $25 million, while other parties, including Wake County and the Medfield Area Recreation Club, agreed to pay $5.9 million.

Valerie, then 5, was playing in the recreation club’s wading pool in Cary when she became stuck against the drain cover. Her father, David, and three other adults could not dislodge her, and turning off the pump failed to ease the pressure.

The Lakeys argued that Sta-Rite failed to put sufficient warnings on its drain covers. Sta-Rite contended that the cover was installed incorrectly.

The president of Sta-Rite said he felt it best to settle rather than go through a long appeal.

Edwards said similar accidents killed a California child in 1974 and a North Carolina child in 1981.
 
vraiblonde said:
I got rid of all that stuff a long time ago. What kind of mother do you think I am? :rolleyes:
But I have been freakin' sleeping on a 4 post cherry wood king-sized waterbed since I bought it when I was 17.... what the hell kinda mother do I have...:bawl:
 

Nickel

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kwillia said:
Vrai.... don't look now... but LOOK ...:faint:
I used to work with a woman who would chastise me for standing in front of the microwave while I was warming up my food. I watched one day while she popped her food in, started it, andstepped about three feet to the left. :ohwell: Apparantly the death rays have a 3 foot radius. :killingme
 
Nickel said:
I used to work with a woman who would chastise me for standing in front of the microwave while I was warming up my food. I watched one day while she popped her food in, started it, andstepped about three feet to the left. :ohwell: Apparantly the death rays have a 3 foot radius. :killingme
Ya know... we laugh... but the cancer and leukemia rate is "to die for" these days...:eyebrow: She needs to acquire one of those lead aprons used by x-ray technicians...:jameo:
 
vraiblonde said:
Oh, and Kwillia? You did clean out M's closet, didn't you?

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/12/21/synthetic-fabric.htm
Holy crap...:yikes:

More Safe Clothing Tips

Wash and dry synthetic fabrics three times before wearing them.

Do not use conventional dryer sheets, as they are loaded with toxic chemicals. An excellent alternative is Static Eliminator, a reusable dryer sheet system with woven sheets that take static cling out, and soften fabric without any toxic chemicals whatsoever.

Avoid dry cleaning your clothing, as perchloroethylene, the chemical most widely used in dry cleaning, is a VOC known to cause cancer in animals. There are environmentally friendly dry cleaners that do not use this chemical.

Wash your clothing in non-toxic detergent, such as the EnviroRite Laundry Detergent, which is non-caustic and free of petroleum solvents, fragrances and dyes.
 

Pete

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Good info, Peat checked Coy and his bowels are still intact. Peat really dodged a bullet there. :yay:
 

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kwillia said:
OMG... I have a new pick-up line..."Is that Teflon in Your Trousers, or are you just happy to see me...
I'm glad you can joke about something so tragic.
 
Vrai... I don't think we are being taken serious...:frown:

Parental responsibility 05-30-2006 06:50 PM You are all doom sayers..with no scientific points...
 

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Pete said:
That would really suck if Coy had to carry his intestine around in a McKays bag.
Really. You never know who's had their germy hands all over a McKay's bag.
 
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