I want to say what I feel without sounding or even being completely racist... is that possible?... for me? Well we'll see wont we?
I'm not sure what it'll take for Black men to realize that when it comes to stability and a "good standing", it is the BLACK WOMAN that has your back.
I think I'll leave it there. Or should I prove what I mean?
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I've been upset....
Oprah Winfrey announced that she's going off the air next year, and it has not set well with me at all. I can not tell you how many persons have told me, "Girl, I've got to finish my book so I can get on the show before she goes off the air", and so many other comments. But for me, Aunty "O" leaving the air, hurts... I can't say it any other way. She means a lot to the "balance" of this Country and the intelligence (the fact that we have it) to the African American people. I am pained to see her go.
Megan
Megan
Thursday, October 22, 2009
When Hamburgers Cause Sickness, Paralysis, and Death
This was sent to me, by my good friend Cyril Grosse. PLEASE READ!
When Hamburgers Cause Sickness, Paralysis, and Death
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 22 2009 4,507 views
An investigative piece in the New York Times, written by Michael Moss, looked at the plight of Stephanie Smith, a young dance instructor left comatose, near death and now paralyzed from eating a single Cargill hamburger contaminated with E. coli.
Of course, a “single hamburger” can include meat from hundreds of animals. Hamburger meat is often composed of various grades of meat from different parts of cows and even from different slaughterhouses. These cuts of meat are particularly vulnerable to E. coli contamination, but there is no federal requirement for grinders to test their ingredients for the pathogen.The particular strain of E. coli that infected Smith, known as E. coli O157:H7, is virulent, deadly, persistent and endemic in industrial beef. This year alone almost half a million pounds of E. coli infected ground beef have been recalled nationwide -- and that doesn’t include 800,000 pounds of Cargill beef recalled for contamination with antibiotic-resistant salmonella.Sources:
Grist October 5, 2009
New York Times October 3, 2009
Dr. Mercola's Comments:
If you are still on the fence, wondering if you should make the switch to organic, grass-fed beef from a local farm -- instead of the mass-produced variety you can get at your local supermarket -- this New York Times article may finally convince you of the wisdom of making that choice.
You may remember the E. coli outbreak in 1994 at Jack in the Box restaurants, during which four children died? After that outbreak, federal official banned meat companies and grocers from selling ground beef tainted with an especially virulent strain of E. coli known as O157:H7.
But the strain is still showing up in ground beef. So far in 2009, almost half a million pounds of E.coli-infected ground beef have been recalled across the United States. This summer alone beef was recalled from close to 3,000 grocery stores in 41 states.
This may sound excessive, but when you delve deeper into the world of the commercial meat industry, it becomes clear that eating much of it is like playing a game of Russian Roulette with your health.
Ground beef, for instance, is typically an amalgam of meat from different cows, from different slaughterhouses. So one burger could have come from hundreds of animals and different parts of the world.
Despite this, there is no federal requirement for meat grinders to test their ingredients for E.coli prior to selling them. And most retailers do not test either.
In fact, American Foodservice, which grinds 365 million pounds of hamburger a year, had to stop testing trimmings 10 years ago because slaughterhouses did not want to sell to them!
One retailer that does test their trimmings for E. coli before grinding is Costco, and according to The New York Times, Tyson will not supply them because they don’t want their product tested.
Who is Looking Out for the Safety of Your Meat Supply?
In August 2008, the USDA issued a guideline urging meat processors to test their ingredients before grinding. But the guideline is only optional and has been met with criticism from the meat industry.
As the New York Times reported, Dr. Kenneth Petersen, an assistant administrator with the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, said they could mandate testing, but they had to first consider its impact on the companies, and not just you, the consumer. Dr. Petersen told The New York Times:
“I have to look at the entire industry, not just what is best for public health.”
So that gives you an idea of how safe your food supply truly is.
Often, there is no testing whatsoever going on to determine whether disease-causing organisms have contaminated meat.
On survey mentioned in the article, conducted by the Agriculture Department, found that out of 2,000 plants, half did not test their finished ground beef for E.coli, and only 6 percent tested incoming ingredients at least four times a year.
If you are not yet familiar with the conventional practices that go on in factory farm beef warehouses, as a matter of course, then listen up. These are places where animals are raised in filthy overcrowded conditions, and are pumped full of hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals while being fed animal byproducts and pesticide-laced grains.
For an insider look at this flawed system, read Michael Pollan’s expose from 2002; it remains one of the best overviews of what is wrong with the way beef is raised in the United States.
Is There a Safer Way to Get Your Meat?
Yes, there is. Your best bet is always to purchase your beef directly from a trusted rancher whose farming practices you’re familiar with. Supporting local farmers and ranchers can go a long way toward improving the entire food system, and more importantly, your personal health.
Buying your beef directly from the farm is an even better option than getting it from upscale, natural health markets like Whole Foods, as even these stores have had meat recalls in recent months.
Next, you will want to find and purchase grass-fed and finished beef, ideally. Grass-finished beef has a minimal risk of contamination compared to grain-fed beef due to the difference instomach pH in the two diets.
Grain diets create a much higher level of acidity in the animal’s stomach, which the E.coli bacteria need to survive. And grass-finished animals live in clean grass pastures where higher levels of sanitation greatly reduce the risk as well.
While I realize that not everyone has access to small farmers, food from local sources is increasing in popularity and is becoming much easier to come by. For an excellent list of sustainable agricultural groups in your area, please see Promoting Sustainable Agriculture -- this page is filled with resources for high-quality produce and meats in your area.
Also, there are a number of grass-fed beef ranchers in the United States that offer safe, high-quality meats.Related Links:
Discover How Your Beef is Really Raised
USDA Orders Largest Meat Recall in U.S. History
Why Purchasing Meat at Whole Foods May be a Risky Proposition
When Hamburgers Cause Sickness, Paralysis, and Death
Posted by: Dr. Mercola October 22 2009 4,507 views
An investigative piece in the New York Times, written by Michael Moss, looked at the plight of Stephanie Smith, a young dance instructor left comatose, near death and now paralyzed from eating a single Cargill hamburger contaminated with E. coli.
Of course, a “single hamburger” can include meat from hundreds of animals. Hamburger meat is often composed of various grades of meat from different parts of cows and even from different slaughterhouses. These cuts of meat are particularly vulnerable to E. coli contamination, but there is no federal requirement for grinders to test their ingredients for the pathogen.The particular strain of E. coli that infected Smith, known as E. coli O157:H7, is virulent, deadly, persistent and endemic in industrial beef. This year alone almost half a million pounds of E. coli infected ground beef have been recalled nationwide -- and that doesn’t include 800,000 pounds of Cargill beef recalled for contamination with antibiotic-resistant salmonella.Sources:
Grist October 5, 2009
New York Times October 3, 2009
Dr. Mercola's Comments:
If you are still on the fence, wondering if you should make the switch to organic, grass-fed beef from a local farm -- instead of the mass-produced variety you can get at your local supermarket -- this New York Times article may finally convince you of the wisdom of making that choice.
You may remember the E. coli outbreak in 1994 at Jack in the Box restaurants, during which four children died? After that outbreak, federal official banned meat companies and grocers from selling ground beef tainted with an especially virulent strain of E. coli known as O157:H7.
But the strain is still showing up in ground beef. So far in 2009, almost half a million pounds of E.coli-infected ground beef have been recalled across the United States. This summer alone beef was recalled from close to 3,000 grocery stores in 41 states.
This may sound excessive, but when you delve deeper into the world of the commercial meat industry, it becomes clear that eating much of it is like playing a game of Russian Roulette with your health.
Ground beef, for instance, is typically an amalgam of meat from different cows, from different slaughterhouses. So one burger could have come from hundreds of animals and different parts of the world.
Despite this, there is no federal requirement for meat grinders to test their ingredients for E.coli prior to selling them. And most retailers do not test either.
In fact, American Foodservice, which grinds 365 million pounds of hamburger a year, had to stop testing trimmings 10 years ago because slaughterhouses did not want to sell to them!
One retailer that does test their trimmings for E. coli before grinding is Costco, and according to The New York Times, Tyson will not supply them because they don’t want their product tested.
Who is Looking Out for the Safety of Your Meat Supply?
In August 2008, the USDA issued a guideline urging meat processors to test their ingredients before grinding. But the guideline is only optional and has been met with criticism from the meat industry.
As the New York Times reported, Dr. Kenneth Petersen, an assistant administrator with the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, said they could mandate testing, but they had to first consider its impact on the companies, and not just you, the consumer. Dr. Petersen told The New York Times:
“I have to look at the entire industry, not just what is best for public health.”
So that gives you an idea of how safe your food supply truly is.
Often, there is no testing whatsoever going on to determine whether disease-causing organisms have contaminated meat.
On survey mentioned in the article, conducted by the Agriculture Department, found that out of 2,000 plants, half did not test their finished ground beef for E.coli, and only 6 percent tested incoming ingredients at least four times a year.
If you are not yet familiar with the conventional practices that go on in factory farm beef warehouses, as a matter of course, then listen up. These are places where animals are raised in filthy overcrowded conditions, and are pumped full of hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals while being fed animal byproducts and pesticide-laced grains.
For an insider look at this flawed system, read Michael Pollan’s expose from 2002; it remains one of the best overviews of what is wrong with the way beef is raised in the United States.
Is There a Safer Way to Get Your Meat?
Yes, there is. Your best bet is always to purchase your beef directly from a trusted rancher whose farming practices you’re familiar with. Supporting local farmers and ranchers can go a long way toward improving the entire food system, and more importantly, your personal health.
Buying your beef directly from the farm is an even better option than getting it from upscale, natural health markets like Whole Foods, as even these stores have had meat recalls in recent months.
Next, you will want to find and purchase grass-fed and finished beef, ideally. Grass-finished beef has a minimal risk of contamination compared to grain-fed beef due to the difference instomach pH in the two diets.
Grain diets create a much higher level of acidity in the animal’s stomach, which the E.coli bacteria need to survive. And grass-finished animals live in clean grass pastures where higher levels of sanitation greatly reduce the risk as well.
While I realize that not everyone has access to small farmers, food from local sources is increasing in popularity and is becoming much easier to come by. For an excellent list of sustainable agricultural groups in your area, please see Promoting Sustainable Agriculture -- this page is filled with resources for high-quality produce and meats in your area.
Also, there are a number of grass-fed beef ranchers in the United States that offer safe, high-quality meats.Related Links:
Discover How Your Beef is Really Raised
USDA Orders Largest Meat Recall in U.S. History
Why Purchasing Meat at Whole Foods May be a Risky Proposition
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Just APPROVE Me.
Don’t let your children get a compliment from someone else, that they should’ve received from you.
In the same episode that I wrote about earlier, a different woman sharing her abusive experience, said “in contrast to what I was used to hearing from my mother, that I was clumsy, ugly, stupid and not smart. My father looked me in my eyes and said, “you are the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen in my life.”
The level of desperation that a child seeks for approval is staggering. So you who are parents better recognize that a child will get that attention and love from someone, somewhere.
Why at the age of 20 is this woman for the first time hearing that she is beautiful, from this degusting pervert!? For God’s sake how many of us, long to be loved. How many of our children are longing to be approved!?
In the same episode that I wrote about earlier, a different woman sharing her abusive experience, said “in contrast to what I was used to hearing from my mother, that I was clumsy, ugly, stupid and not smart. My father looked me in my eyes and said, “you are the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen in my life.”
The level of desperation that a child seeks for approval is staggering. So you who are parents better recognize that a child will get that attention and love from someone, somewhere.
Why at the age of 20 is this woman for the first time hearing that she is beautiful, from this degusting pervert!? For God’s sake how many of us, long to be loved. How many of our children are longing to be approved!?
Mackenzie Phillips on OPRAH
Mackenzie Phillips in reappearing on the Oprah Show today, and as I sit and watch I must say I am grateful that I don’t feel her pain. If you have not seen or know her story, she was sexually abused by her father from an early age until early adulthood. The story is very deep and horrifying. Today, many other women are sharing their similar experiences of abuse.
Something struck me as I’m watching. Mackenzie said, “my father introduced me to drugs at a very young age, and I now realize that he was “grooming” me for some type of inappropriate behavior.” This is major! Is someone grooming you? Is someone grooming your children? Are you being or have you been brain-washed? Are you children protected, are they safe?
These questions are scary and they hurt. But I will tell you this… You should not be upset to STAND UP FOR YOURSELF and YOUR CHILDREN! Stand up and say “no”. Stand up and say NO MORE, I am taking back my life, even now! And DO IT!
If you child is “tugging” on the pants leg of her father, if your son is begging for attention from his mother. PAY ATTENTION! Speak to your children, be there for your family! Ask these important questions and answer them truthfully.
People are still being abused every day and we can’t continue to turn a deaf ear to the cries of our family and friends.
Something struck me as I’m watching. Mackenzie said, “my father introduced me to drugs at a very young age, and I now realize that he was “grooming” me for some type of inappropriate behavior.” This is major! Is someone grooming you? Is someone grooming your children? Are you being or have you been brain-washed? Are you children protected, are they safe?
These questions are scary and they hurt. But I will tell you this… You should not be upset to STAND UP FOR YOURSELF and YOUR CHILDREN! Stand up and say “no”. Stand up and say NO MORE, I am taking back my life, even now! And DO IT!
If you child is “tugging” on the pants leg of her father, if your son is begging for attention from his mother. PAY ATTENTION! Speak to your children, be there for your family! Ask these important questions and answer them truthfully.
People are still being abused every day and we can’t continue to turn a deaf ear to the cries of our family and friends.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Why Isn't It God's Will?
To My Readers,
I must apologize for not posting anything for a couple of months, I've been studying for school, moving and a host of "life". But I have something I'd like to ask you all:
Why do you think it isn't God's Will?
WOW, after all this time I come back atcha with this! ;0)
I have been placed on a Women’s Prayer email list, where women place their prayer request and/or Praise Reports. Recently I read a prayer request that asked for healing… if it’s God’s will. I found that very interesting. Now I’m a strictly-raised Christian, so I’ve heard this a number of times, but for some reason it struck me today. Who is God?... Let me rephrase, What is God? He is Love, right? He wants and desires the best for us, so why do we ask for something to be His Will? “Things that make you go, hmmmm”
The masses preach about God being our Father, the father we never had. So would your father want you to have cancer and not be healed from it? Would he want you to suffer with a man that is no good, beating you and stealing from you every sense of confidence you can muster up day to day? Would your father want you to neglect yourself, harm yourself and mistreat your children? I think not.
My mother told me a story a while ago that says: When we get to Heaven there will be a large room full of presents, we will ask God what are these and why didn’t I get them on Earth when I needed them? He will answer, “because you weren’t ready to receive them.”
Think about this today, tomorrow and whenever you “ask” God for something. Why wouldn’t He want you to have whatever it is that you need? 1. Do you really need it? 2. Are you ready to receive it? 3. Are you praising Him in advance for what He’s already done before the asking?
O my, we have much work to do.
I must apologize for not posting anything for a couple of months, I've been studying for school, moving and a host of "life". But I have something I'd like to ask you all:
Why do you think it isn't God's Will?
WOW, after all this time I come back atcha with this! ;0)
I have been placed on a Women’s Prayer email list, where women place their prayer request and/or Praise Reports. Recently I read a prayer request that asked for healing… if it’s God’s will. I found that very interesting. Now I’m a strictly-raised Christian, so I’ve heard this a number of times, but for some reason it struck me today. Who is God?... Let me rephrase, What is God? He is Love, right? He wants and desires the best for us, so why do we ask for something to be His Will? “Things that make you go, hmmmm”
The masses preach about God being our Father, the father we never had. So would your father want you to have cancer and not be healed from it? Would he want you to suffer with a man that is no good, beating you and stealing from you every sense of confidence you can muster up day to day? Would your father want you to neglect yourself, harm yourself and mistreat your children? I think not.
My mother told me a story a while ago that says: When we get to Heaven there will be a large room full of presents, we will ask God what are these and why didn’t I get them on Earth when I needed them? He will answer, “because you weren’t ready to receive them.”
Think about this today, tomorrow and whenever you “ask” God for something. Why wouldn’t He want you to have whatever it is that you need? 1. Do you really need it? 2. Are you ready to receive it? 3. Are you praising Him in advance for what He’s already done before the asking?
O my, we have much work to do.
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