America, Wake Up!
Ron Paul said today, “The claim that the market caused all this is so staggeringly foolish that only politicians and the media could pretend to believe it. But that has become the conventional wisdom, with the desired result that those responsible for the credit bubble and its predictable consequences- predictable, that is, to those who understand sound, Austrian economics – are being let off the hook. The Federal Reserve System is actually positioning itself as the savior, rather than the culprit, in this mess!”
Here is the course of action we must take as a movement today:
Step One:
Download and email the “Financial Collapse” issue of Republic Magazine to everyone you know to educate them on the SOURCE of the problem:
http://www.republicmagazine.com/magazines/Republic-Magazine4.pdf
Order bulk hard copies of issue 4 for hand distribution by visiting: http://RepublicMagazines.com
(only 5000 copies left)
Step Two:
Join us in the national protest to END THE FED on November 22nd by visiting and signing up at http://EndTheFED.us
Step Three:
Share the video link that exposes the Federal Reserve as a PRIVATE Bank FROM THEIR OWN MOUTH: http://MeetTheFED.com
Step Four:
Join JBS in their initiative to DEMAND a NO vote on the bail out:
Tell Your Representative and Senators to Vote NO on the $700 Billion Bailout Proposal
September 23, 2008: Congress is poised to vote on an unprecedented $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill late this week.
Congress must decide between:
- Voting NO and allowing the free market to liquidate bad debts and unviable companies through allowing market prices to prevail; or
- Voting YES and empowering the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve to provide bailouts for troubled financial institutions with $700 billion (more likely trillions of dollars) created out of thin air, leading to rampant inflation of the dollar at best and the destruction of the dollar at worst.
Take Action! Email and/or phone your representative and senators immediately:
http://capwiz.com/jbs/utr/1/BCZAJFRSVR/HFBUJFSNRQ/2422893266
Tell them to stand up for the Constitution, the free market, and the dollar by voting NO on the $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill.
Take Action! Visit your congressman’s local office this Thursday (September 25th) in opposition to the $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill and to help get the ball rolling to End the Fed.
http://capwiz.com/jbs/utr/1/BCZAJFRSVR/GQYRJFSNRR/2422893266
Tell your representative and senators to stand up for the Constitution, the free market, and the dollar by voting NO on the $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill.
Hormone-Alterning Cosmetics Chemicals In Teens
Adolescent exposures to cosmetic chemicals of concern
By Rebecca Sutton, Ph.D., Staff Scientist, September 2008
Laboratory tests reveal adolescent girls across America are contaminated with chemicals commonly used in cosmetics and body care products. Environmental Working Group (EWG) detected 16 chemicals from 4 chemical families – phthalates, triclosan, parabens, and musks – in blood and urine samples from 20 teen girls aged 14-19. Studies link these chemicals to potential health effects including cancer and hormone disruption. These tests feature first-ever exposure data for parabens in teens, and indicate that young women are widely exposed to this common class of cosmetic preservatives, with 2 parabens, methylparaben and propylparaben, detected in every single girl tested.
This work represents the first focused look at teen exposures to chemicals of concern in cosmetics, exposures that occur during a period of accelerated development. Adolescence encompasses maturation of the reproductive, immune, blood, and adrenal hormone systems, rapid bone growth associated with the adolescent “growth spurt,” shifts in metabolism, and key changes to brain structure and function. Alterations in an array of sex hormones, present in the body at levels as low as one part per billion (ppb), or even one part per trillion (ppt), guide this transformation to adulthood. Emerging research suggests that teens may be particularly sensitive to exposures to trace levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals like the ones targeted in this study, given the cascade of closely interrelated hormonal signals orchestrating the transformation from childhood to adulthood.
During this window of vulnerability to toxic assault, adolescent girls typically experiment with an increasing number and variety of body care products. Teen study participants used an average of nearly 17 personal care products each day, while the average adult woman uses just 12 products daily. Thus, teens may unknowingly expose themselves to higher levels of cosmetic ingredients linked to potential health effects at a time when their bodies are more susceptible to chemical damage.
Cosmetics and other personal care products are an alarming example of government and industry failures to protect public health. Federal health statutes do not require companies to test products or ingredients for safety before they are sold. As a result, nearly all personal care products contain ingredients that have not been assessed for safety by any accountable agency, and that are not required to meet standards of safety. To protect the health of teens and all Americans, we recommend action:
- The federal government must set comprehensive safety standards for cosmetics and other personal care products.
- Teens should make healthy choices for themselves by reducing the number of products they use, and by using our Shopper’s Guide to Safe Cosmetics to select safer products.
- Companies must reformulate products to protect consumers from exposure to potentially toxic chemicals, untested ingredients, and noxious impurities.
Click here for the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) full report.
The Emperor of Scent: Chandler Burr
Every day I look forward to the latest perfume review from NY Times perfume critic, Chandler Burr (my latest obsession). I tend to agree with most of his reviews, especially the one on Dior’s Addict. How I love reading his Scent Notes column. Today I’m picking up his book, THE PERFECT SCENT.
For You Die Hard Sarah Palin Fans
I took this picture in the parking garage where I work… on a Ford F150, are you shocked?
You Can’t Help But Strut
On September 18, 2008 (Thursday) bring in any requested items from the Capital Area Food Bank www.austinfoodbank.com and get a discount on your purchase @ Strut.
You can get up to 30% off your entire purchase.
1 item donated, get 5% off
2 items donated, get 10% off
3 items donated, get 15% off
up to 6 items donated, get 30% off
3 Strut’s in Austin: South Congress, South Lamar, & Guadalupe
Cheap & Chic
Minnetonka Moccasins are the new flats. T Magazine features them in today’s blog post. If you’re in Austin, stop by Goodie Two Shoes on Congress and grab a pair or two or three.
Glitz & Glamour
Renee says: wuz up
Rodrigo says: not mush
Rodrigo says: how are you?
Renee says: pretty good
Renee says: my coworker overslept so i had to wait a few minutes
Rodrigo says: LOL
Rodrigo says: Can I tell you something that I jost realized
Renee says: like 15 minutes
Renee says: yeah
Renee says: tell me
Rodrigo says: I would like to start a series of blogs
Rodrigo says: of letters to myself
Rodrigo says: to my past self
Renee says: start one, that is a great idea
Rodrigo says: analyzing situations of yesteryear with what i know today
Rodrigo says: BUT
Rodrigo says: I started typing a letter to myself of February of 1989, my 10th birthday
Rodrigo says: and I just realized that
Renee says: haha, and!?
Rodrigo says: what bothered me then, would bother me now. Isn’t that funny?
Rodrigo says: So I can’t give myself any advice for that particular situation
Renee says: yeah!
Renee says: hahaha
Rodrigo says: I was upset that I didnt have friends to spend my birthday
Renee says: you should still write it out…
Rodrigo says: i was spending the summer at the beach and with my grandparents
Rodrigo says: so i wasnt in school
Rodrigo says: and couldnt have a party
Renee says: oh ok
Rodrigo says: i ended up going to mcdonalds with my mom and brothers and some locals… my mom’s friend’s kids and chit
Renee says: awwww
Renee says: Dear Me, ……….
Renee says: so, check out the headline under FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS towards the bottom: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/default.stm
Rodrigo says: there, posted
Renee says: on Random Thoughts?
Rodrigo says: CLITZ & GLEMUR
Rodrigo says: yeah
Renee says: lol
Renee says: that is great!
Renee says: well written
Rodrigo says: I cant even let my mom read that
Rodrigo says: she’ll cry
Renee says: Waterworks!
Rodrigo says: i dont think she knows i have a blog
Renee says: seriously
Rodrigo says: i normally dont cry but that got me opset
Rodrigo says: I guess it kinda socs that i have a good memory
Rodrigo says: i can write letters
Rodrigo says: for so meni situashons
Renee says: you do have an excellent memory
Renee says: you’re always like, ‘do you remember …’
Rodrigo says: andre already forgave me but there are 2 occasions that i yelled at him
Rodrigo says: that i wish i hadnt
Renee says: aww
Rodrigo says: i’ll write a letter to myself
Rodrigo says: and you’ll read it then
Renee says: ok
Rodrigo says: lol
Renee says: sweet rodrigo
Rodrigo says: Suit
Renee says: stickynsweet
Rodrigo says: iomi!
Rodrigo says: how was the concert
Rodrigo says: ?
Renee says: i’m pissed
Renee says: didnt go
Rodrigo says: uot??
Renee says: yeah, just ran kind of late (i knew that was going to happen), then waited in line for 30 mins
Renee says: and decided to go to Plush!
Renee says: it was ok. but i was just irritated
Renee says: and in a bad mood
Renee says: i’ve been in a bad mood lately
Rodrigo says: u guys ran late and couldnt get in?
Renee says: i think that the place was at capacity
Rodrigo says: oh
Renee says: yeah
Rodrigo says: then uent to ploch but in a bad mood?
Renee says: yeah
Renee says: i was just like, fok
Rodrigo says: is de lec of clitzin’ purin iu in a bed mud?
Renee says: most definitely
Rodrigo says: you should invest on some tools to ratify this problem
Renee says: yeah i need to
Renee says: next paycheck
Rodrigo says: Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands if you want something done your way
Rodrigo says: Sometimes being a bitch is the only thing a woman has to hold on to.
Renee says: LOL
Renee says: that is great!
Rodrigo says: do u know where it’s from?
Renee says: no!
Renee says: where?
Rodrigo says: Dolores Clayborne, the movie.
Renee says: HAHAHAHAHAHAH
Rodrigo says: Sometimes Dolores… Sometimes being a bitch is the only thing a woman has to hold on to.
Rodrigo says: I insist that women crying in my living room call me by my Christian name.
Rodrigo says: that’s another quote
Renee says: LOL
Rodrigo says: But seriously, taking matters into your hands is important
Rodrigo says: but u need to address it… i mean, you’re the receiving department. but the receiving department only works if the shipping dept is providing goods and services
Rodrigo says: if the shipping dept ceases operations, then either the receiving dept shuts down or they must start importing goods from other suppliers
Rodrigo says: does it make sense?
Rodrigo says: HELLO????
Renee says: hey
Renee says: sorry
Renee says: a tech guy was here
Rodrigo says: ok
Rodrigo says: were you able to read?
Renee says: haha. that makes perfect sense
Rodrigo says: And i’m sure your receiving department does want to make contacts with other vendors
Rodrigo says: So you must contact your shipping dept and explain the issue
Renee says: yeah
Rodrigo says: Or simply outsource some of the functions
Renee says: LOL
Rodrigo says: Sounds like outsourcing functions would be the easiest thing
Renee says: yeah, might have to outsource
Renee says: from China
Renee says: if you know what i mean
Renee says: lol
Rodrigo says: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Rodrigo says: LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Renee says: LMAO!
Renee says: (that was a good one!)
Rodrigo says: PERFECSHON
Rodrigo says: as usual…
Rodrigo says: we’re so here K
Renee says: HAHHA
Renee says: indeed we are!
Rodrigo says: brb
Renee says: k
Rodrigo says: bec
Renee says: where did you go!?
Rodrigo says: pipi taim
Rodrigo says: aim livin for lansh sun
Renee says: cool
Renee says: where’s lunch today?
Rodrigo says: AIM FRI ET LEST MAI GOD AIM FRI ET LEST!
Renee says: LOL
Rodrigo says: Bruclin staiu pitsa
Rodrigo says: bai
Renee says: bai
Renee says: juri bec now!
Blame It On My Wild Heart…
I’ve got to get this shirt in my hot little hands… Only $175. So fokin cool. Stevie Nicks’ brother, Chris, saved tour merchandise that never sold. According to his site, all the merchandise was held in storage until recently and everything is in mint condition. What a great idea! Dope!
Tribute to Graffiti
Just sharing a link to Smashing Magazine’s Tribute to Graffiti. I’m disappointed that Fafi is not included. Anyway, some beautiful artwork. Get inspired.
New Energy w/ Enerfood
Today I’m starting the super green energy drink called Enerfood. I’m trying to be more healthy. For a fact I don’t consume the proper amount of veggies a day, and I think Enerfood can provide that nourishment. Today I’m using it with organic apple juice. It doesn’t taste that bad – definitely takes some getting used to. I would say the smell of it is the worst (but that i just my opinion) so I use a straw.
If you’re an Austinite you can purchase it @ Brave New Books on The Drag.
I already feel more alert and have a boost of energy! Let’s do it!
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