Did you know there was a convicted felon in Congress? Now currently there are no felons in Congress.Upon conviction you get expelled. I had to look it up Larry Craig had a misdeameanor. Jim Traficant was the last member to be expelled after being convicted on 10 felony counts. Interestingly he ran for his old seat while in prison serving an 8 year jail sentance and got 15% of the vote. It seems while you can't be a convicted felon and vote but you can run for office as one. Now W G. Bush has never been convicted of a felony. His convictions were all misdeameanors.
Did you know that the state of Illinois has passed legislation that if any elected official is convicted of a felony, he or she automatically forfeits retirement benefits. Such a law discourages taking kickbacks and bribes.
Thursday, September 18, 2009 Did you know that Pringles are made from potato dough?
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Did you know there was a convicted felons in Congress
Did you know there was a convicted felon in Congress? Now currently there are no felons in Congress.Upon conviction you get expelled. I had to look it up Larry Craig had a misdeameanor. Jim Traficant was the last member to be expelled after being convicted on 10 felony counts. Interestingly he ran for his old seat while in prison serving an 8 year jail sentance and got 15% of the vote. It seems while you can't be a convicted felon and vote but you can run for office as one. Now W G. Bush has never been convicted of a felony. His convictions were all misdeameanors.
Did you know that the state of Illinois has passed legislation that if any elected official is convicted of a felony, he or she automatically forfeits retirement benefits. Such a law discourages taking kickbacks and bribes.
Jennifer Hudson’s rep has confirmed to People that she and David “Punk” Otunga are now engaged. Punk popped the question this past Friday night, which was actually Jenny’s 27th birthday, in L.A. with a Neil Lane diamond ring.
There is no polite way to say this: Americans are fat, and they're getting fatter. More than 60 million Americans are obese, up from 23 million in 1980. Another 28 million are expected to join their ranks by 2013. Forget the stereotypes: It's not just people in low-income neighborhoods who are packing on the pounds at McDonald's (Research). Researchers at the University of Iowa have found that obesity rates are rising most rapidly among urbanites who earn $60,000 or more per year. Heretofore, the main business response to this overwhelming demographic trend has been the $49 billion weight-loss industry. But now a much broader segment of corporate America has begun to see the nation's fattening for what it is: a potentially powerful driver of consumer demand across a wide swath of the economy. Just as baby boomers have driven business and shaped the economy during the past half century, the "plus-size" population is likely to dictate marketing trends through much of the 21st. Already, greater girth is forcing American business to rethink -- albeit carefully -- the way it designs and sells everything from sofas and toilets to clothes. The new wave is that women and men are packing on the pounds and instead of trying to loose the weight, they buy bigger clothes!
The other day I was out making a sales call and I meet a lady that had a stroke, imagine my surprise when I found out she was only 49... Then I hear about Nate Dogg who is a successful 39 year old rapper who has had two strokes in the last 2 years. Honestly speaking I thought strokes only happened to older people, so this struck close to home. Did you know what causes a stroke? Well a Stroke is a disease that affects the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that brings oxygen and nutrients to the brain either bursts or is clogged by a blood clot or some other mass. When a rupture or blockage occurs, parts of the brain does not get the blood and oxygen it needs. Without oxygen, nerve cells in the affected area of the brain can't work properly, and die within minutes. And when nerve cells can't work, the part of the body they control can't work either. The devastating effects of a severe stroke are often permanent because dead brain cells aren't replaced. Did you know that young people often experience stroke? The common causes of stroke in young people are the same as older people; high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease are the most frequent causes of stroke for everyone? Did you know that a Stroke is a brain seizure that occurs due to a clot or bleeding in the brain, which causes brain cells to die. Thats why people have to be retrained to walk and talk? Did you know that there are two main types of stroke, a hemorrhagic stroke and a ischemic stroke. Did you know what an ischemic stroke is? Ischemic stroke is caused by blockage of a blood vessel, this is the most common type. It accounts for about 87 percent of all strokes. It occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms and blocks blood flow in an artery bringing blood to part of the brain. Blood clots usually form in arteries damaged by fatty buildups, called atherosclerosis. When the blood clot forms within an artery of the brain, it's called a thrombotic stroke. These often occur at night or first thing in the morning. Another distinguishing feature is that very often they're preceded by a transient ischemic attack. This is also called a TIA or "warning stroke." TIAs have the same symptoms of stroke but only last a few minutes; stroke symptoms last much longer? Did you know a hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding? When a blood vessel bursts, causing a hemorrhage inside the brain. This is a hemorrhagic stroke. It may be caused by intracerebral hemorrhaging, when a blood vessel bursts within the brain or a subarachnoid hemorrhage, when a blood vessel on the surface of the brain bleeds into the area between the brain and the skull in subarachnoid space. Did you know that bleeding strokes have a much higher death rate than strokes caused by clots? Remember if someones experiences a TIA, they should urgent medical care immediately. Did you know almost one in four men and one in five women aged 45 can expect to have a stroke if they live to 85 years? Did you know what the signs of a stroke are? • facial weakness • arm or leg weakness • speech problems• a loss of half the visual field Did you know that stroke is the third biggest killer and the leading cause of severe disability in the US? Did you know that more than three times as many women die from stroke than breast cancer.? Do you know how to avoid a stroke? First, the doctor could help to treat any medical conditions that could lead to or provoke a stroke. It is extremely important to prevent stroke if possible. If left untreated, over time the aforementioned conditions may damage the arteries and some other parts of the body as well. High blood pressure or hypertension is also an important problem your doctor should consider. The goal is preventing a possible stroke as a serious consequence. Heart disease and irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, as well as diabetes, are also conditions your doctor should treat to prevent stroke. However, the doctor is not the only one who can help; we can do a few things to help ourselves as well. First, we must take care of the diet. A diet high in fatty foods causes cholesterol to build up in the blood and arteries to narrow, while too much salt can lead to high blood pressure. Being overweight (especially obese) puts extra strain on the heart. All these things are important when we talk about human mistakes that provoke strokes. Too much alcohol is dangerous, as many other conditions and diseases of the body relate to this substance. Regular heavy drinking raises blood pressure, while binge drinking can cause a blood vessel in the brain to burst. We should all exercise regularly, because an inactive lifestyle can contribute to furring of the arteries. Regular exercise helps keep the heart and bloodstream healthy and prevent a possible stroke. Smoking causes higher blood pressure and makes the blood thicker because the chemicals in tobacco smoke are absorbed into the body, damaging blood vessel walls. Therefore, try to avoid stroke by reducing your risks, treating all the possible causes of stroke. Did you know you should have your blood pressure checked regularly, avoid smoking and heavy drinking, exercise regularly, cut down on salt and fatty foods, and eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. We all know that food has an impact on all aspect of our lives, each organ in our organism and each process. Therefore, the importance of a healthy diet warrants no further explanation. Did you know that rehabilitation and recovery is most improvements in a person’s ability to function in the first 30 days after a stroke are due to spontaneous recovery. However, rehabilitation is still very important. For the most part, successful rehab depends on how early the process begins, the extent of the brain injury, the survivor’s attitude, the rehabilitation team’s skill, and the cooperation of family and friends. People with the least impairment are likely to benefit the most, but even with slight improvement, rehabilitation can mean the difference between returning home and staying in an institution. Did you know if I did not write this blog that you may not have know this valuable information that could save your life?
Clay Aiken is gay? In People he gave a interview Speaking about being a new father and gay. Maybe i'm special and had some totally unique sense, but I knew he was gay long before him coming out of the closet. I actually that Ruben was as well. If you ever look at these guys as men, they were never really tied with women. Thats usually a clue!
