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Subject: [NatlHS Conf] EPA Awards- IAQ in Schools- - [Fwd: News Release (HQ): Indoor Air in Schools as Basic as Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic]

HEALTHY SCHOOLS NETWORK HONORED TO RECEIVE NATIONAL US EPA AWARD AND
OFFERS WARM CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE IAQ IN SCHOOLS AWARDEES.


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News for Release: Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *

Clean Indoor Air in Schools as Basic as **Reading**, Writing, and
Arithmetic  *
Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@...

(Washington, D.C. - Dec. 6, 2007) School administrators are proving that
providing clean indoor air in the nation's schools is not rocket science.

School districts across the nation were honored today at EPA's 8th Annual
Indoor" "Air Quality Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS)" "National Symposium in
Washington for implementing successful indoor air quality programs. With
more than 53 million children spending a significant portion of their day
in the classroom, poor indoor air quality can pose health risks in schools
for both students and staff and lead to asthma attacks, decreased
performance or diminished concentration.

"Good indoor air quality in our schools is vital to the health and
education of our nation's children," said Robert J. Meyers, principal
deputy assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. "A
clean and healthy learning environment is as fundamental as reading,
writing and arithmetic."

The Dec. 6-8 symposium will focus on the latest research and information
on environmental health topics such as: radon, mold, asthma management,
maintaining ventilation systems for good IAQ, green cleaning products, and
best practices of high-performing schools.

The symposium will also highlight model school districts that have
successfully implemented effective IAQ management programs. The EPA's IAQ
TfS Awards Program recognizes schools and school districts that have
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EPA introduced the IAQ TfS program in 1995 as a comprehensive resource to
help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by
identifying, correcting, and preventing IAQ problems. The program has
provided hundreds of schools with a variety of easy-to-use products,
materials, and tools at no cost to help them implement an indoor air
quality management program.

Following are the TfS award winners: Ridgefield Public Schools,
Ridgefield, Conn.; Baltimore Public Schools; Mayfield City School
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Kan.; The School District of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Fla.;
Katy Independent School District, Katy, Texas; Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Schools, Charlotte, N.C.; The School Board of Broward County, Fort
Lauderdale Fla.; Philip Apruzzese, Connecticut Education Association,
Hartford, Conn.; Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of New Jersey, Union,
N.J. and Healthy Schools Network Inc., Albany, N.Y.

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For some reason I am unable to paste and copy the print and photo.

Actress Sandra Bullock had to demolish her entire home because it was built
with moldy rotting wood. She won a lawsuit for $7.5 million against the
builders. Fortunately, for Sandra she has the money to now do what it takes to
build herself a safe place to live. Something that most of us here are not so
fortunate with.

Is it simply more profitable for the building industry to build "defective"
dwellings and eat it on the lawsuits then to change how they build buildings?
Apparently so.

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From: Christopher Brudy

To: electionreform@yahoogroups.com

Cc: Bill Faulkner ; Bill Bucolo BBUC@ mac.com ; Mark Adams ; Mike Fox ; Pam Haengel ; Ellen Brodsky

Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 1:34 PM

Subject: Re: [electionreform] I'm over it.

It is "'You're' a total idiot", you  moronic hick.

On Dec 5, 2007 1:31 PM, falconcam <falconcam@cox.net> wrote:

Brudy, your a total idiot to post a stupid message like that. Get over it.    -------Original Message-------   From: Christopher Brudy Date: 12/4/2007 11:57:50 AM To: Bill Faulkner Cc: Bill Bucolo;  Mark Adams;   Mike Fox;  Pam Haengel;  Ellen Brodsky;  electionreform@yahoogroups.com Subject: [electionreform] I'm over it.   I've gotten yet another peevish message from Faulkner, and I thought I would share it.   Also, my response. Chris, I don't play games like the NP Ladies. I let you onto a little secret, that my prose come out as if I were giving a speak.   I'm the poet of the Devolution and most of the caps are for those with short attention span. Others are automatic when ever there is a period.   Therefore I have a unique style of my own on the Internet, but if I'm writing an important presentation your advice might apply.   But not today and don't get anal or you'll end up like the Ladies. Bill   PS. Kathy Dopp is who I reply to. Did you just get up? My Response: Bill, Your Post Script is telling.  If you are replying to Kathy Dopp, why am I getting your message?  As to the rest of it, I literally don't know what you are talking about.  Poetry with all its hazy allusion is wonderful in music, but an abomination in politics.      The "Devolution" sounds like some freudian explanation of the most dangerous times of our lives, like an escape mechanism for those incapable of dealing with reality.   To parse one of your alleged sentences,  "Others are automatic when ever there is a period".    Excuse me, to what "others" do you speak?   'Other' caps or 'others' of those afflicted with short attention spans?   And automatic when ever there is a "period"?   Do you mean a period of time, such as your aforementioned limit on one's time spent giving attention, or do you mean the period at the end of the alleged sentence?      Thank God you are the "poet of the Devolution", meaning there is, blessedly, only one of you.     As to the supposed banality of my outlook, and that disparaging reference to the superior gender:  The "Ladies" (sic) have been onto your generally befuddled and self-centered outlook for quite a while.     Some among us who are a joy to read, like Bucolo, Lupo, Adams, Fox, Leser, Pam, Ellen or even Anthony, obviously spend precious time and great care honing their prose.   You, on the other hand, are content to produce hasty, hazy gobbly gook, always to include some childish insult.  The women have produced a great deal of work in combating this treason unleashed upon the majority. Well over half of the meaningful work has been done by women.  They were not dashing off second rate doggerel.    And keep your obsessions with bodily orifice to yourself, please.   In conclusion, every thing that has ever gone wrong is your fault.  Thanks for fumbling and losing the Western Enlightenment for all of us. -- "All Ballots cast in all elections in the State of Florida shall be counted by hand." Where do I sign? Toll Free Washington Switchboard:  877-851-6437 and 800-426-8073 Christopher S. Brudy

--
"All Ballots cast in all elections in the State of Florida shall be counted by hand."

Toll Free Washington Switchboard:  877-851-6437 and 800-426-8073
Christopher S. Brudy

Keith and all please try to read all the below.

It Come today Keith, Please read below and I really need a place to live so
I can move on  my work will be much better if my body & mine is better.
someone out there must know someone that can help me I need it now more than
every because of the below and more for the  Childrens children. I need help
my illness the doctor said the surgery is fine but he couldn't understand
why no other doctor had removed that Viral infection long before now it was
this big.

I said each time I try I was taken aganist my well and placed in a mental
hospital 2 times in Florida and once in Georgia the 10th, makes a year ago
no justice. I also suffer from Chronic Pain and MCS sickbuildings will
explain that to anyone that care.

----- Original Message -----
From: tigerpaw2c@aim. com
To: elvira52@bellsouth. net
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: Part 2 of HIDDEN SHAME: DEATH IN GEORGIA'S MENTAL HOSPITALS
Florida HUD Workers please investigate

Elvira,

Good reseaching girl. It seems like you are definately on the right track
here. Just reading a couple of small portions of some of these articles it
sounds like mental institutions here in Georgia have some serious problems.
I guess you must be pretty thankful that  you got out alive. You are
probably one of the lucky ones and I can't believe that this is allowed to
continue.

Just a heads up, one of the reporters of this article Andy Miller, I have
come across his name several times, not only in articles, but by word of
mouth - other professionals. He is also very aware and interested in the
mold issue. I have not spoken to him or emailed him at all, yet. Just like
any other reporter you do, keep it short and to the point. See if you can
get him interested or to bite.

This happen 12/10/06 more to the story why and who did that to me could it
have been the 6 Hr radio Show on Google "sickbuildings". John lost his job
after that please try and order that type from 10/28/06 I was in a Hotel in
Georgia the show was in Boca Raton?

Good job,

KC

  This Story need to be Investigated I moved to Georgia to Prove Mrs. Wong
and HUD workers would follow me and they did story below. KC, I wasn't
researching a thing this was forced on me after no one would listen in Boca
Or Broward?

HIDDEN SHAME: DEATH IN GEORGIA'S MENTAL HOSPITALS


http://www.ajc.com/health/ content/health/ stories/hiddensh ame.html

A fatal struggle -- but no punishment
By ALAN JUDD , ANDY MILLER
Published on: 01/14/07

----- Original Message -----
From: Ellen H. Brodsky
To: Elvira
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 10:11 AM
Subject: Landlord/Tenant Law Presentation by Judge Bronwyn Miller


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Participants will be provided with samples of legal forms and excerpts of
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The African American Grassroots Committee


----- Original Message -----
From: MWMSistahood@...
To: elvira52@...
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: Rally Against Police Abuse on Saturday 4:00PM. 4 Dead in 19
Days.


Peace To You Dear Sister:

We wish to invite you to speak at the upcoming National Rally To Fight
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Sat. May 10, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA.
The 7th Annual National Rally focuses on all types of violence and abuses as
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Leading up to the National Rally is The "Enough Is Enough Conference, that
will provide information and reports, facilitate workshops, strategy
sessions, training, etc.This will take place May 5-9, 2008.

Please advise.

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From: ChronicPainCooperate@yahoogroups.com

To: ChronicPainCooperate@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 6:23 AM

Subject: [ChronicPainCooperate] Digest Number 754

'ChronicPainCooperate,''a [CPC] Forum on [http://www.onelist.com] as of 2-25-99,  aims to ease *communications* among Chronic P

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*Query*: Are Communictions "limitations" disabilities? From: l.d.misek-falkoff

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1.

*Query*: Are Communictions "limitations" disabilities?

Posted by: "l.d.misek-falkoff" ldmisekfalkoff@...

Fri May 25, 2007 3:06 am (PST)

(Copied to Communications Coordination Committee For The U.N. as involving
several aspects of Communication, and to communication and disability
related groups.)

Dear Frank, and Greetings All:

Thanks and a comment and query.

There's still the USA Highest Court. Having these key issues not yet
absolutely resolved (in the court hierarchy sense) but still coming into
clear cultural consciousness may have its good sides.

What think you? How do communication skills and features figure in, or how
should they.

Warm regards, L D M F.
Linda D. Misek-Falkoff, Ph.d., J.D.
*Respectful Interfaces* Programme - CCC/UN.
IDC, NDP, PWPI; other associations on request.
----- From Frank's post: -----

Last week I circulated a judgment from the USA Supreme Court which was a
very positive judgment from a disability viewpoint. Today I send you a
judgment which is very worrying.

Court Decision: "Mental retardation" is not a disability under ADA

In the case of Littleton vs.. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the Court of Appeals
for the Eleventh Circuit, in an unpublished opinion from May 11, held that
an individual with mental retardation did not have a disability under the
Americans with Disabilities Act.

With guidance from the Alabama Independent Living Center, Mr. Littleton
interviewed for a job as a cart-push associate at Wal-Mart. However he was
not allowed to have his job coach accompany him into the interview, and he
was ultimately not hired. While acknowledging his intellectual disability,
in the Court's analysis, Littleton, who receives Social Security benefits
because of his disability, was found not to be substantially limited in
major life activities.

The following are excerpts from the court decision:

"We do not doubt that Littleton has certain limitations because of his
mental retardation. In order to qualify as 'disabled' under the ADA,
however, Littleton has the burden of proving that he actually is, is
perceived to be, or has a record of being substantially limited as to 'major
life activities' under the ADA.

"It is unclear whether thinking, communicating, and social interaction are
'major life activities' under the ADA."

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Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:21:44 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [UNIVERSALHUMANRIGHTS] Re: Elvira's Story ...... Longish but A MUST
READ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lolmisha,

Check out Rome Georgia Hospital doing 12/15/06 below, they kidnapped me on
12/11/2006 for the 3rd time it happen in 2004 two times. every time I try going
into the hospital for the illnesses from the Toxic mold something bad happen to
me. they named me the loud mouth black woman and I was in the antiwar movement
in Broward and Loud
I protested the NAACP at their 2003 convention no help at all? Legal aid I went
to speak to both city and County Commissioners both in Broward and Boca Raton
Florida. Homebuyers be ware all over the world. Google "sickbuildings" you will
understand I've been in and out of that group for about 4 years. To answer your
question I was on the list to be murdered and 3 other women. the man didn't make
it he was killed they first used a war type to try and drive me crazy but every
thing they did back fired on them. so much so they changed the date that I was
there to 12/18/06 down to the drug story long story and a true stroy see below.
I need medical help very bad they also tested drugs on the people I'm one of
them in need of Medical help ASAP. they may try this again my pain in my neck
and back is very bad unbareable I need help to see and hornest Doctor.


link below
example:

----- Original Message -----
From: tigerpaw2c@aim. com
To: elvira52@bellsouth. net
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: Part 2 of HIDDEN SHAME: DEATH IN GEORGIA'S MENTAL HOSPITALS Florida
HUD Workers please investigate

Elvira,

Good reseaching girl. It seems like you are definately on the right track here.
Just reading a couple of small portions of some of these articles it sounds like
mental institutions here in Georgia have some serious problems. I guess you must
be pretty thankful that  you got out alive. You are probably one of the lucky
ones and I can't believe that this is allowed to continue.

Just a heads up, one of the reporters of this article Andy Miller, I have come
across his name several times, not only in articles, but by word of mouth -
other professionals. He is also very aware and interested in the mold issue. I
have not spoken to him or emailed him at all, yet. Just like any other reporter
you do, keep it short and to the point. See if you can get him interested or to
bite.

Good job,

KC

  This Story need to be Investigated I moved to Georgia to Prove Mrs. Wong and
HUD workers would follow me and they did story below. I wasn't researching a
thing this was forced on me after no one would listen in Boca Or Broward?


-----Original Message-----
From: elvira52@bellsouth. net
To: hotline@hudoig. gov
Sent: Thu, 5 Apr 2007 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: Part 2 of HIDDEN SHAME: DEATH IN GEORGIA'S MENTAL HOSPITALS Florida
HUD Workers please investigate

HIDDEN SHAME: DEATH IN GEORGIA'S MENTAL HOSPITALS


http://www.ajc. com/health/ content/health/ stories/hiddensh ame.html

A fatal struggle -- but no punishment
By ALAN JUDD , ANDY MILLER
Published on: 01/14/07
He was choked until his last breath. Blood pooled beneath his skin from two
wounds to the back of his head. His body lay in an ignominious sprawl: facedown
on the floor of a state psychiatric hospital.
Georgia's chief medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. So did a coroner's
jury.
ABOUT THIS SERIES This report, focusing on patient abuse, is the third in an
occasional series on Georgia's system of state mental hospitals.

Yet no one ever faced criminal charges for killing Rickey Dean Wingo. No one was
even disciplined.
In Georgia's state mental hospitals, even the most egregious cases involving
employees — patient deaths, assaults, beatings — usually result in penalties no
harsher than firing, and sometimes no punishment at all, an investigation by The
Atlanta Journal-Constitutio n shows.
Hospital administrators both investigate the most serious incidents on their
grounds and pass judgment afterward, the Journal-Constitutio n found. They
decide whether to call in the local police, whether to notify prosecutors, and
whether to punish employees who harm the patients in their care.
The medical examiner said the injuries that killed Rickey Wingo at Northwest
Georgia Regional Hospital in Rome appeared to have come from blows by a fist and
from a
----- Original Message -----
From: elvira52
To: hotline@hudoig. gov
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 9:48 PM
Subject: HIDDEN SHAME: DEATH IN GEORGIA'S MENTAL HOSPITALS Florida HUD Workers
please investigate

Investigate don't take my word.

pathenery

Iolmisha@cs. com wrote:
Dear '0pathenery"
Thank you for sharing this !
(Black Sister reeled into psychiatric facility after reporting MOLD at HUD.... )
Uh, whose MURDER are you referring to ? I got lost...

Please le us know
In Unity & Respect
mesha
ISF
http://mysite. verizon.net/ vzeo9ewi/ idrissstelleyfou ndation/

Date: 6/9/2007 7:14:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time
From: pathenery@yahoo. com
To: Iolmisha@cs. com
lolmisha,
case # 02-4663 2/7/02 Club level Clinton fundraiser then this www.adspread.
com/edition3. htm Elvira # 8
Who can we trust?
This didn't happen on ThanksGiving it was December 11 and the Murder happen on
the 15th The Hospital is trying to hide the fact. that I was taken aganst my
will
Go Figure they changed every thing to the 18 wonder why?
More examples How can this wrong be wrighten?
From: "elvira52" <elvira52@bellsouth. net>
To: <Foleycamp@aol. com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 1:59 PM
Subject: oh my gosh Elvira Story
Funny this all took place after I went into Broward General Hospital With
Breathing Problems Ashtma and for some strange reason I ended up on the 6th
Floor this wasn't the first time they had a friend. trick me I was very ill
with Asthma and was being put on the street Homeless Bridgewater Place where
Krissy Parrish worked before Venice Coves.

They ask About Legal aid?
----- Original Message -----
From: "elvira52" <elvira52@bellsouth. net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 11:22 PM
Subject: oh my gosh Look at this party Check the date?
At this point in time, you have no right to the files. I gave you
your avenue.
From: Londa [mailto:londa. mccullough@ verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 1:42 PM
To: Sharon Bourassa
Cc: elvira52; Anthony Karrat; .lcaro@legalaid. org
Subject: Re: oh my gosh
Elvira asked me to be involved. I do not need your permission or
your opinions about my rights.
It is not advisable to try that old adage, the best defense is a good
offense. It won't work. I did nothing wrong you did.
Please go do some work. You have been getting paid all morning and
all you have been doing is emailing me.
I have all the times and dates. So, go help someone. However, in
helping the people, please refrain from making anymore medical decisions for
them.
I will be unavailable for the rest of today.
Toodles.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Bourassa" <sbourassa@legalaid. org>
That answer to why I can say that is in the file. Without the
written consent to see the files, I am unable to answer your question. Let
me remind you that I sent a private message to a client and you had no right
to get involved. Also, the files are numerous and you would have to pay the
costs of duplication and mailing of them to New York.
---Original Message-----
From: Londa [mailto:londa. mccullough@ verizon.net]
.lcaro@legalaid. org
Subject: Re: oh my gosh
I really do not need Elvira's documents.
This is not only about Elvira's case. You made a medical judgment
when you decided to tell Elvira to take antidepressants. I will find out if
you are qualified to do that. All your agency's clients need to be safe
from such medical judgments if they (judgments) are not qualified.
Thanks for the avenue for complaints. I will make use of it.
The Florida Attorney General may want to decide if a Legal aid
attorney, actually if any attorney should be making medical judgments. Doesn't
matter what a consumer's history is. Doctors should not give legal advice
either. IMO it is unethical and perhaps (we will find out) illegal.
Thanks for your cooperation.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Bourassa" <sbourassa@legalaid. org>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 1:10 PM
This is only about Elvira's case. I gave you your avenue for complaint.
Please refer your questions to our Executive Director.
-----Original Message-----
From: Londa [mailto:londa. mccullough@ verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 1:00 PM
To: Sharon Bourassa
This is not about Elvira's case. Just in general, are you in any
way certified to prescribe for or diagnose mental illness?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Bourassa" <sbourassa@legalaid. org>
To: "'Londa'" <londa.mccullough@ verizon.net>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 12:48 PM
You already asked this question and I answered it.
-----Original Message-----
From: Londa [mailto:londa. mccullough@ verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 12:30 PM
To: Sharon Bourassa; Anthony Karrat
Cc: elvira52
Are you qualified to make medical judgments and prescribe medications?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Bourassa" <sbourassa@legalaid. org>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 12:02 PM
Before I answer any questions about Elvira's case, I must have
Elvira's consent to do so.
>And here is the address: Legal Aid, 491 N. State Road 7, Plantation,
Florida 33317-----Original Message-----
From: Londa [mailto:londa. mccullough@ verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 11:52 AM
To: Sharon Bourassa; Anthony Karrat
Did you ever think that Elvira may need help due to her environmental
allergies? Many people get sick from mold and other things and do not
need anti-depressants.
Are you qualified to make that medical determination?
they didn't care about the mold they just do what they are told right or
wrong!?. Elvira
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Bourassa" <sbourassa@legalaid. org>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 11:35 AM
I tell you what. I will email your complaint to him right now.
Sharon Bourassa
I Trusted Mrs Bourassa there's more to all this they locked me in a room
with a woman that work there she was and X drug addict I asked them Why did
they do that.
----Original Message-----
From: Londa [mailto:londa. mccullough@ verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 11:18 AM
To: Sharon Bourassa
Just FYI. I am going to write to your boss and explain that you feel
qualified to prescribe psychiatric meds.
Elvira should sue you and your agency for this.
Elvira, what is the name of the agency this person works for? The address?
Londa
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Bourassa" <sbourassa@legalaid. org>
To: "'Londa'" <londa.mccullough@ verizon.net>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 11:08 AM
Yes, Londa, I am a legal aid attorney. And since I have worked both
with Elvira in a professional capacity and as a friend, I can suggest she
get on medication. And, if you were really her friend, you should know
that.This is not unacceptable since I have been handling her case for a while.
Instead of pointing fingers at me, look at how you can help her. What Isuggest
to my clients is in capacity as her attorney. Oh my gosh: maybe her friends
should help. Sharon
-----Original Message-----
From: Londa [mailto:londa. mccullough@ verizon.net]
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 9:13 PM
To: sbourassa@legalaid. org; LCaro@legalaid. org
Legal Aid in Florida prescribing? Are you really a legal aid person?
Whatdo you mean telling her to take antidepressants to help her?
Oh my gosh. Unacceptable.
----- Original Message -----
From: Sharon Bourassa
To: 'elvira52'
Cc: Louise Caro
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 4:17 PM
Subject: RE: Sharon?????? ???? I need help with case # FCHR
NO.23-91453H
HUD
No.04-03-06 someones tamparing with my computer???? ??????
elvira: we got you a wonderful mattress. we got an apt or several
and you did not want any. now you have a chance at some money. you did not
want to move. i think you need to be taking anti depressants to help you.
you are obsessed with this problem. the atty worked for you and so did the
expert. do what you wish. i have given you all i can.
I had this in my draft Folder after sending to some one it changed to
OH man? how can this be? todays date 11/03/04 look at what happen?
----- Original Message ----- From: elvira52 To: elvira52 Sent: Saturday,
July 03, 2004 5:31 PMSubject: Met the Devil! Lori
Parrishhttp: //newtimesbpb. com/issues/ 2004-07-01/ norman.html Sent: Sunday,
June 06, 2004 8:03 AMSubject: I was Kidnapped From my Hospital Bed Broward
General Hospital!!! WHY??? EVIL Woman Lori Parrish she's the one that sent
the Nut Doctor into my Hospital Room.
My Name is Elvira Williams I've been fighting with Hud now for ten years I'm
and Activist for the Poor disabled, Under the Federal Government HUD Housing
started 10 years ago.I become the person every one come to about problems in
HUD my story is very long I also support Rights of others, I'm trying to
expose so many wrongs under HUD WE LIVE IN SICK HOUSE! MOLD Black Mold I
become very ILL from it but on 5/29/04 my lungs couldn't take it any longer
I had to call 911. They Took me to Broward General Hospital they needed to
keep me to Clear my lungs on Wednesday I told my Doctor I had to get Home
for 911 had brought me in and I needed to check on things. I had no one here
that could do it, The Doctor told me he would let me go I asked to see a
social worker because it was my home that was making me Sick. The Social
worker come I told her my story the Name Chrissy Parrish and Commissioner
Lori Parrish come up for some reason that made the Social Worker angry so I
said to her! You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats
those who can do nothing for him. I never saw her again nor any of my
Doctors come back Long story I didn't want to walk out of the Hospital until
my Doctor said so,but my heart was telling me to get the Hell out of there.
\the next thing I know a woman comes in the room I was half asleep she said
she was a Behavioral Health Doctor Nut Doctor? you see in January this same
thing happen and this was the same woman, Doctor Shobha Gupta MD
\954-583-7267 her # I told her I know who she was she walked out of the room
\the next thing I went for a walk waiting for the Doctor to let me go home
next thing I know Guards from the Hospital escorted me back to my room.I
couldn't get away and no one would tell me why? then a man from the sixth
Floor at Broward General comes Michael W. from the Nut House and take me
there, I asked How and who was behind this he Smiled and said didn't you \know I
was coming???!!! !! I said I'm here for Lung Problems and I want to
know why this is going on the things they did I can't believe it My Brother
had to come from Northern Florida to get me out. this story needs to be
check out I will never go back into a Hospital each time I try this has
\happen.All started with HUD Housing in Boca Raton Florida they keep checking
to find something bad there isn't anything so why are they after me? Maybe
this will explain some of it 10 years of HELL under HUD Housing why won't
anyone help WHY Mr. Alcee Hastings NAACP President Bill McCormick???
in 1989 I come back to Florida from L.A. I was in the Union Local 11 it was
hard for Americans to get Jobs I was a banquet waitress very good one at
that. Daddy Bush and Reagan I wrote to Mr. Reagan back then he agreeded with
\me. I also passed a Message To daddy Bush From a woman at the Centry Plaza
doing his turm in office I'm a Long story also the Granddaughter of the West
African Slaves that has the 160 Aceras of Slave Land here in the State of
Florida only the younger sister 8 Children was the Black sheep
Elvira
elvira52@... Wrote:
Subject: HIDDEN SHAME: DEATH IN GEORGIA'S MENTAL HOSPITALS
HIDDEN SHAME: DEATH IN GEORGIA'S MENTAL HOSPITALS Below
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 9:27 PM
Subject: Re:Hello From Elvira I'm Alive! I'm Alive....... I'm Alive!! Justice is
Blind

I moved to Georgia it was hell I moved on 10/28/06 and the Landlord filed a
civil action on me on 11/15/06 all lies. I said Florida would follow me
that's why I moved out of State of Florida Boca Raton, to prove they would
follow me and they did.
I was kidnapped again on 12/15/06 not Thanksgiving day and placed in a Mental
Hospital
in Rome Georgia Wellstar Hospital in Lawrence vill........ ..they have
changed the dates that I was taken against my will. from thanks Giving day to
11/18/06 Go Figure my kids had
to fine me then come get me with help from the Media they found me long story. I
have a lease in Florida until 3/07
I was evicted by Mold on 10/23/06 after HUD gave me 60 days starting
9/15/06 Mr. Gilmore in Miami said I could ask for another month on top of the 60
days this was about mold. and they let the Landlord evict me on 10/23/06 by the
way I also
lost my HUD Voucher over all this toxic mold my lease say 3/7/06? this I will
write about what happen in Georgia
later.
I'm in shark don't understand why but I'm! when I know the people behind this
cruel punishment working HUD Voucher wouldn't leave me alone no matter what? I'm
now homeless ill disable with a Gastro Viral infection. also while in Rome
Georgia they was testing meds on the people I'm one of them the meds started
eating the stomick and down my leg that bother me to this day. this started when
I called 911, I was bleeding couldn't sleep, the reason behind the no sleep was
Mr. Harris a man the Hospital in GWINNETT Give people that @ their 211 #? those
that are Homeless that is Mr. Harris placed me in a room at 6290 N Sweet Water
Road Lithia Springs Georgia his Cell: 404-246-8929. Mr. Harris has two other
women living in this house they will do any thing he say anything.
I was very ill and Mold is very bad in that home, the Woman name Jenny I
couldn't inter her room at all, my T-Shirts explain that and the other woman
name is Linda she sat the Church on fire. then help put it out the day before
thanks giving?!. I thought they where good people I was so wrong Mr. Melvin
Harris had them putting something in my food this is a very long one to explain
what ever it was it made my Pain very bad. I needed to call for help Linda told
me I had to call Mr. Harris before I can call 911 to go to ER? I said why I need
a doctor she was calling him as I asked that question something happen early in
the morning a friend called me early doing the night I ask them not to hang up
the phone.
and told them what was going on the Police come so did other I stayed in my room
they where after me? they think I don't know about that again long story it was
a Scary night I called Media I also called the Courts they told me to call 911.
I had a 561 cell Phone I was on all Night long when I called 911 it was about
noon. I remember 1 PM being at WellStar Hospital so much pain and no one was
doing a thing. then I know what was really going on SOS, that happen in Florida
2 times in one Year 2004. every time I seek Medical help bad things happen I
need a real doctor. they ask me was any thing in my Blood I said yes but I
didn't know what it was
It had my face feeling very funny the Women in the house had put something in my
food Mr. Harris called me and treaten me early that day before all this Long
story!?.
test was done and so was other things another long story, I do poetry so I
started asking question in poetry, the Hospital you couldn't hear a pin drop and
one of the Doctors was writing every word I said.

Asking Why and who was behind what was going on? they hide that as well the
Hospital that is, they told me nothing was in my blood not true this need to
really really be investigated. that's how Much Power Mr. Melvin Harris has
Doctor's Policeman they where trying to put me in Jail. this officer just kept
coming to my room taking me for walks? she was acting so funny she ask me if I
wanted something to drank Coke I said yes. I tasted it, something wasn't right
about it so I pored it out in the sank then saw something I didn't know what it
was, so I cleaned it from the sank. I was sent to Rome Georgia Mental Hospital 1
Am the next day after   which was 12/10/06 not Thanks Giving it has been changed
to 11/18 for some reason to hide true fact. the staff was on drugs at the Rome
Georgia Hospital I come so close to death so many times. because they know no
one will believe me by placing me so many times in a Mental Hospital I feel the
Gastro Infection saved my life. the Murder started on the men side you can let
them fool you......... ....
but they can't fool me I had my Meds filled that day as well at Wyatt's Pharmacy
3750 BankHead HWY. 770-948-8825 it's on the paper work it has 12/18/06, I didn't
know about this until  after the fact. and they wouldn't let me take my medican
with me or any thing else but my medical info Rome Georgia Hospital told me
after the Nurse come out looking at paper work on me. I just happen to be
standing there I said I need medical help how did I get here I have a gastro
Viral infection.
I couldn't get help for the Medical problem it really saved my life and a few
others doing the murders at the hospital on 12/15/06. I don't care if you think
I'm crazy my story is true. I will get to Mrs. NewKirt in Georgia and Mrs. Wong
Boca Raton 6550 Somerset Dr. K108 33433 Later. this is a very long story and
some of the things I can't believe myself. this is why I say investigate, what a
nightmare and it started in 1995 this woman judith_a._ayers@ hud.gov
<judith_a._ayers@ hud.gov> She moved up in HUD way UP.......... what and evil
woman and so much power.
Dr. Martin L. King and other are turning over in their graves all these wrongs
done in his name and many others dead even GOD. Give me some one that's living
for the dead can't fight back. and they keep the chins that binds us tighter and
tighter.I couldn't get Medical help for my Gastro Viral Infection in the Mental
Hospital and WHY!!! Do they keep doing this to me and no one cares I just don't
understand Years of this Cruel Unusual Punishment.
the Death was done by the Patient ordered by the nurse also using the Patient's
that rent and on SSA Or SSI. when I was in the Rome Georgia Hospital I bet this
has been hidden as well. and the reason they change the date I was in the
Hospital the Patient's that did the Murders they had to let them go right away.
Oh the Fear in there poor faces I wonder what happen to those Patient's they
need to be found and treaded and that Nurse and the others taken to jail see
other stories about the same hospital.
can this happen to you? there's more

HIDDEN SHAME: DEATH IN GEORGIA'S MENTAL HOSPITALS


http://www.ajc. com/health/ content/health/ stories/hiddensh ame.html

A fatal struggle -- but no punishment
By ALAN JUDD , ANDY MILLER
Published on: 01/14/07
Please I've also gone to Hastings Jeb Bush sooo many Mel Martinez the list is
long no help. they beleave the wrong doers there's a lot of infomation this is a
small part of my story. They also used a war type on me tried to drive me crazy
using it dust coming out of the AC vent again I ask can this happen to you are
someone you love?
Come see my proof

Elvira

This is Great Please keep up the good work one day I weill fine someone to help
me keep up with what's going on. I'm homeless now and ill it's very hard they
have taken away my voucher and still no justice once I was almost Murdered in
Rome Georgia Mental Hospital 12/15/06.

The Hospital changed the date they took me aganist my well I moved there to
prove my case that HUD will follow me no matter where I go.  they did and the
above happen I have to work in web mail or from pathenery@... having
problem getting to my address book in webmail.

I'm so greatful to know this group has supported me in this nightmare of a time
it's not over and I pray it will be soon my grandkids really need me and. I'm
not much help in the condition I'm in I pray someone here's my cries I lost
every thing and come to close to loosing my life.

Oh How I pray this ends.

Thank You

Elvira
>
> From: ChronicPainCooperate@yahoogroups.com
> Date: 2007/06/21 Thu AM 06:46:33 EDT
> To: ChronicPainCooperate@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [ChronicPainCooperate] Digest Number 757
>
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ellen H. Brodsky" <ehbrod@...>
To: <electionreform@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 5:02 PM
Subject: [electionreform] ACLU APPLAUDS FLORIDA LEGISLATURE ON SCRAPPING
FLAWED VOTING MACHINES


>        ACLU APPLAUDS FLORIDA LEGISLATURE ON SCRAPPING FLAWED VOTING
> MACHINES   Disabled and Language-Minority Voters Must Not Be Left Behind
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
> Thursday, May 03, 2007
> CONTACT:
> Brandon Hensler, Director of Communications,  786-363-2700
> TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - In a 118-0 vote today in the Florida  House of
> Representatives, a bill was passed requiring all Florida counties to  have
> paper ballot voting technology in place before the 2008 Florida primaries
> and general election. The House vote comes shortly after the Florida
> Senate  approved a similar measure.
> The ACLU of Florida applauded the Legislature for acting on Gov. Charlie
> Crist's commitment to change the State's voting system to a paper
> ballot-based  technology. "The battle for fair elections in Florida now
> focuses on the 15  formerly DRE counties, which must act independently to
> ensure that disabled and  language-minority voters will not be
> second-class citizens," said Howard Simon,  Executive Director of the ACLU
> of Florida.
> It is critical that all counties ensure access to paper ballots for
> disabled  voters and not force them to vote on the Direct Recording
> Electronic (DRE)  machines that have been plagued by unrecorded votes
> (undervotes) and provide no  basis for a meaningful recount. Separately,
> but equally important, counties must  also ensure accessibility to ballots
> for language-minorities by using software  that has the capacity to
> support multiple languages.
> "This is an historic vote and drastically shifts the direction our entire
> country is heading with regard to voting technology," said Muslima Lewis,
> ACLU  of Florida attorney and Voting Rights Project Director. "Now is not
> the time to  kick up our feet and declare victory - counties must
> guarantee that paper  ballots are going to be used for all voters, and
> that disabled and  language-minority voters are not going to be left
> behind."
> After the botched 2000 elections in Florida, 15 counties implemented DRE
> technology without fully understanding the potential ramifications - such
> as the  18,300 undervotes in last November's 13th Congressional District
> race in  Sarasota.
> "This is a chance for Florida to emerge as a leader on election technology
> and leave behind the tarnished reputation of being the nation's
> laughingstock,"  Simon continued.
> Whichever technology is chosen by the counties, voting machines must
> accommodate disabled voters and have software that has multi-language
> capacity,  not only as required by the Voting Rights Act and state
> statutes, but to allow  counties that voluntarily provide multi-language
> ballots to voters to continue  that practice.
> The legislation enacted today does not require counties to provide paper
> ballot systems for disabled voters. Counties will have the option of
> providing  disabled voters either DREs or a ballot marking device that
> produces a ballot  and is then read by an optical scan reader. A
> paper-based system for all voters,  including disabled voters, will be
> required by 2012.
> The U.S. Election Assistance Commission voted yesterday to allow the HAVA
> (Help America Vote Act) funds to be used in Florida in conjunction with
> state  monies to fund the transition from DRE to optical scan equipment.
> View a video produced by the ACLU of Florida and the Florida Voters
> Coalition  on DRE voting technology at:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArU6cBlNysY.
> About the ACLU of Florida
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> Florida primaries  and general election. The House vote comes shortly
> after the Florida Senate  approved a similar measure. </font></div>
> <div><font size="2">The ACLU of Florida applauded the Legislature for
> acting on Gov. Charlie  Crist's commitment to change the State's voting
> system to a paper ballot-based  technology. "The battle for fair elections
> in Florida now focuses on the 15  formerly DRE counties, which must act
> independently to ensure that disabled and  language-minority voters will
> not be second-class citizens," said Howard Simon,  Executive Director of
> the ACLU of Florida. </font></div> <div><font size="2">It is critical that
> all counties ensure access to paper ballots for disabled
> voters and not force them to vote on the Direct Recording Electronic (DRE)
> machines that have been plagued by unrecorded votes (undervotes) and
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> important, counties must  also ensure accessibility to ballots for
> language-minorities by using software  that has the capacity to support
> multiple languages. </font></div> <div><font size="2">"This is an historic
> vote and drastically shifts the direction our entire  country is heading
> with regard to voting technology," said Muslima Lewis, ACLU  of Florida
> attorney and Voting Rights Project Director. "Now is not the time to  kick
> up our feet and declare victory - counties must guarantee that paper
> ballots are going to be used for all voters, and that disabled and
> language-minority voters are not going to be left behind." </font></div>
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> in last November's 13th Congressional District race in  Sarasota.
> </font></div> <div><font size="2">"This is a chance for Florida to emerge
> as a leader on election technology  and leave behind the tarnished
> reputation of being the nation's laughingstock,"  Simon continued.
> </font></div> <div><font size="2">Whichever technology is chosen by the
> counties, voting machines must  accommodate disabled voters and have
> software that has multi-language capacity,  not only as required by the
> Voting Rights Act and state statutes, but to allow  counties that
> voluntarily provide multi-language ballots to voters to continue  that
> practice. </font></div> <div><font size="2">The legislation enacted today
> does not require counties to provide paper  ballot systems for disabled
> voters. Counties will have the option of providing  disabled voters either
> DREs or a ballot marking device that produces a ballot  and is then
> read by an optical scan reader. A paper-based system for all voters,
> including disabled voters, will be required by 2012. </font></div>
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----- Original Message -----

From: moldedfolk@...

To: elvira52@...

Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 9:31 PM

Subject: Re: Important!!!! Radio Program To Discuss New Toxins Found In Lauderdale's Durrs Neighborhood

dear Elvira:

Good for you. I think you're doing all kind of searching and sites, like me.  When we get in the pain we do..how can we ist here and do nothing.  Like you said about the children and grans..I just cannot even imagine any child going thru this torment.  I've been at the ER..I got a bad exposure being stuck in a work zone. I guess it was the asphalt and junk they were using. I thought the mcs was baout gone..but I often get surprised, and like you know after we've already breathed it..it's too late... I'm back home..I have no insurace, no doctor to even order the right tests.. I think I have some sort of brain toxicity, cause my pupils go away and I can't see..and the haedache..wow..

 

But you know what..with good people like Elvira out there working..we are going to beat this.  I'm not close to any of those places you mentioned..but I'm happy to talk to whomever did the show IF you think our story would have an impact on the overall health problem.  I know I put these ugly photos and story out alot.  I do that because, I figure if the right people see the real PAIN and effects of toxic mold, maybe they will take notice of all the people who can have this happen to them.  I want to share other stories, I just have to have it sort of in a synopsis.  I don't want to take out important things..but if it gets too long (at least of a blog, some people won't read it all.)  If we can get yours together pretty orderly..share just the basics of how you've lost your housing because of your illness...and the many places you've been..and like us, homeless...and what it's done to your health..I would love to post your story on my sites.... Do you have a before and after photos... The one of me and Tlee dancing in late 2002, was the only one i could find..but it showed us happy and enjoying music..

The others show what toxic mold did to me...

 

You know, I started these blogs and such just to be a support to all the people out there suffering.  I don't yet have any money..heck< I haven't even been able to get my regular medicines for bone, thyroid and other illnesses.. I can't go to a dr... I was blest to have found a dr. in NC that treated me for the mold illness for several months or i'd be dead..I can't make thse trips..the gas is almost 4.00 a gallon..I get my sporanox thru an agency cause this dr. told them without it I was not going to make it, problably..and I take my pain med...

 

Just becuase i can't help them financially, I can be a support for them, and answer the questions I know.  I always try to tell people about sickbuildings and how they helped us and so many others.  I'm working with a couple of drs. in other states who want to help us.  I'm posting info they gave me..and things I think will help them, Elvira.  And I will talk to any of them on the phone...unless I'm too sick to talk..but I CARE..even if all I can do is pray with them, and try to encourage them to keep hope..That's the reasong I started groups and blogs..that and to also share the only other thing me and tlee have left..our music...

 

I've never been one to ask anyone for help. I thank the church for letting us sleep there 2 months and i thank a Christian dentist I used to go to church with..he is fixing some of my top teeth that the toxins got in..they've been hurting since 2003.. I pay him what i can..but he cares about me, not the money..I had 2 old computers and a bed and dresser given to me..  I'm very thankful for this or i couldn't work on this mold issue or our music.

 

But like you know, Elvira..being sick is hard..being sick and homeless is harder...being trapped in a mold home is raelly bad, but if you leave and have nowhere to even escape the heat and cold, it's just as bad....I trust God and I know He wants me to reach out and let people know they are not alone.  I'd never do anything but extend total compassion to anyone sick from mold because i know how hard it is..I will talk to them night or day..If I can't I'll call them back... I also know there ARE people out there that would help people in a situation like us..IF they knew..So I just pray the right people find us.

 

I pray for you, Elvira.  I know you were homeless..Did you ever get a home.  we did and I'm SO thankful.. I'll be glad when we have something to sit on, and I can get some new phtos of my kids, etc..and maybe one day get our studio decontaminated..But I'm just gald i have a place I can breathe.  Tlee was a smoker all his life. He has not smoked in 9 days. I'm SO proud of him... I know that must be a hard habit to break..   

 

You're a trooper.  I've written so many emails..and sometimes i've lost focus or made mistakes..things I didn't even remember writing.  I try to do a good job and be careful..but when you are a sick person helping a sick person, it's hard to do all we want to do.  I've noticed how hard you work and I appreciate your efforts.  I hope and pray someone will help you get on your feet..and all the other people who need homes, medical care, clothes, medicine..and just love and support.

 

There's a million sites.. I figure if I can reach out and let people know they are not alone, that's what I should do.  I try to live my life and still follow my hopes and dreams.  sometimes i get faulted for that..but it's okay.  I know how I feel, i know what is in mine and tlees heart, and I know what we've lived thru. Some people don't underatdn if I just quit living and curl up and crawl in a corner, I may as well be dead.. I'll do what my body allows me to and feel good about it...  I also know there are 1000's more just like us and I truly WANT to encourage them to also keep a positive attitude and don't give up on your hopes and dreams.. I'm thankful KC and sickbuildings gave me encouragement and contacts.  I think God uses us all in His perfect will.  He IS using you, Elvira and i know in my heart you really acre about others and I just want you to know I care about YOU.

 

I did another story..when it posts i'll send it to you.  I also have a site http://www.myspace.com/faceoftoxicmold  I'd love to have you as a friend. I also put some info on trichothecene on there...Just take care of yourself...Share your story with all you can, you are a strong lady...

 

Iris & Tlee

706 595 7620

 

 
-----Original Message-----
From: elvira52@...
To: sickbuildings@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:11 PM
Subject: Re: Fw:Important!!!! Radio Program To Discuss New Toxins Found In Lauderdale's Durrs Neighborhood

http://www.wtps1080am.com/home.asp this is the station 7 AM 
 
I Found it please listen and call if you can very important. 
Elvira 
 
> 
> 
>> If You Live 4 miles of any one of theses Toxic sites This is also your >> story. 
>> 
>> "Elgin O. Jones" <elginojones@...> Wrote: 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Elgin O. Jones" <elginojones@...> 
>> To: "Elvira Williams" <elvira52@...> 
>> Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 12:58 PM 
>> Subject: Radio Program To Discuss New Toxins Found In Lauderdale's Durrs >> Neighborhood 
>> 
>> 
>>> *Durrs / Lincoln Park Toxins Program Notice* 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The new Federal Health Report about the toxins that have been found in >>> the Durrs / Lincoln Park neighborhoods in Ft Lauderdale will be >>> discussed on 
>>> 
>>> "Wake Up South Florida" 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The radio program will air LIVE 
>>> this 
>>> Monday, April 30, 2007 starting at 7:30 a.m. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Listen To The Program On The Radio At: 
>> 
>> 
>> www.nubynews.com then look for the below 1080 wtps 
>>> 
>>> "1080 on the AM Dial" 
>>> 
>>> Call in to the program TOLL FREE at: 
>>> 
>>> 1-877-825-1080 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Read The Article About The Toxins and the report at: 
>>> 
>>> BrowardTimes.com 
>>> 
>>> www.BrowardTimes.com 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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     A coalition of 34 consumer groups, led by the Medicare Rights Center, has begun to lobby Congress to revise a law that requires individuals with disabilities to wait two years to become eligible for Medicare after they begin to receive Social Security disability benefits, the Dallas Morning News reports. Medicare implemented the waiting period in 1972, when Congress expanded the program to cover individuals with disabilities, to limit the cost and ensure only those with severe and long-term disabilities would qualify for the program.

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Robert Moffitt, an analyst at the Heritage Foundation, said, "Medicare is a financial wreck, with $33 trillion in unfunded liabilities," adding "This would be another nail in the coffin." Joseph Antos, a health care expert at the American Enterprise Institute, said, "Instead of opening the door to everyone, let's do better at calculating financial need." He added, "Some people do have other sources of insurance, so we should be careful about expanding a program that's already facing serious financial problems itself" (Moos, Dallas Morning News, 4/26).

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From: "Dr. Betty Martini,D.Hum." <Bettym19@...>
To: <bettym19@...>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 9:01 AM
Subject: New Aspartame Study, Hungary, and Second Ramazzini Study showing
aspartame causes cancer at low doses. (Correction - April 23rd on the
Ramazzini Study not October)


> (Note from Martini)  An oncogene is a gene found in certain DNA tumor
> viruses and is required for viral replication.  Genes whose mutations can
> permit or induce uncontrolled cellular proliferation and malignant change
> are of 2 types:  protooncogenes and tumor suppressor genes
> (antioncogenes).
>
>
<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstr\
actPlus&list_uids=17354619&query_hl=2&itool=pubmed_DocSum>http://www.ncbi.nlm.ni\
h.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=17354\
619&query_hl=2&itool=pubmed_DocSum
>
> In Vivo. 2007 Jan-Feb;21(1):89-92.
> Links
>
> The effect of aspartame administration on oncogene and suppressor gene
> expressions.
>    *
>
<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed\
_AbstractPlus&term=%22Gombos+K%22%5BAuthor%5D>Gombos
> K,
>
<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed\
_AbstractPlus&term=%22Varjas+T%22%5BAuthor%5D>Varjas
> T,
>
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_AbstractPlus&term=%22Orsos+Z%22%5BAuthor%5D>Orsos
> Z,
>
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_AbstractPlus&term=%22Polyak+E%22%5BAuthor%5D>Polyak
> E,
>
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_AbstractPlus&term=%22Peredi+J%22%5BAuthor%5D>Peredi
> J,
>
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_AbstractPlus&term=%22Varga+Z%22%5BAuthor%5D>Varga
> Z,
>
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_AbstractPlus&term=%22Nowrasteh+G%22%5BAuthor%5D>Nowrasteh
> G,
>
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_AbstractPlus&term=%22Tettinger+A%22%5BAuthor%5D>Tettinger
> A,
>
<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed\
_AbstractPlus&term=%22Mucsi+G%22%5BAuthor%5D>Mucsi
> G,
>
<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Search&itool=pubmed\
_AbstractPlus&term=%22Ember+I%22%5BAuthor%5D>Ember
> I.
>
> Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Public Health University of Pecs, Pecs,
> Hungary. <mailto:katalin_gombos@...>katalin_gombos@...
> BACKGROUND: Aspartame (L-phenylalanine N-L-alpha-aspartyl-1-methyl ester)
> is an artificial sweetener with widespread applications. Previously
> published results have shown that among rats receiving aspartame a
> significant increase of lymphoreticular neoplasms, brain tumours and
> transitional cell tumours occurred. The aim of our short-term experiment
> was to investigate the biological effect of aspartame consumption by
> determining the expressions of key oncogenes and a tumour suppressor gene.
> MATERIALS AND METHODS: After one week per os administration of various
> doses of aspartame to CBA/CA female mice, p53, c-myc, Ha-ras gene
> expression alterations were determined in individual organs. RESULTS: The
> results showed an increase in gene expressions concerning all the
> investigated genes especially in organs with a high proliferation rate:
> lymphoreticular organs, bone-marrow and kidney. CONCLUSION: Aspartame has
> a biological effect even at the recommended daily maximum dose.
>
> PMID: 17354619 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
> ____________________________________________________________
> Also on October 23, at Mt. Sinai Medical School,  Dr. M. Soffritti,
> European Ramazzini Foundation released a second study on aspartame that
> confirmed the carcinogenicity of aspartame at low doses.  His new study
> suggests a danger to unborn babies and especially to children, including
> the newly identified risk of breast cancer as the child ages.  He also
> says aspartame causes leukemia, lymphoma and pelvis and kidney tumors.
>
> Dr. Soffritti said that his study should be a WAKE UP call to the FDA to
> seriously reconsider the use of aspartame.  He was deeply concerned that
> aspartame is in approximately 500 drugs.
>
> _______________________________________________________________
>
> Dr. Betty Martini, D.Hum, Founder
> Mission Possible International
> 9270 River Club Parkway
> Duluth, Georgia 30097
> 770 242-2599
> www.wnho.net and www.dorway.com
> Aspartame Information List www.mpwhi.com
> Aspartame Toxicity Center, www.holisticmed.com/aspartame
>
> _____________________________________________________
>
> Note:  Dr. H. J. Roberts, author of the medical text, Aspartame Disease:
> An Ignored Epidemic, www.sunsentpress.com or 1 800 827 7991 mentions
> oncogenes in his peer reviewed journal article on brain tumors:
> http://www.dorway.com/betty/brainc.txt We are taking aspartame brain
> tumors in New York and New Jersey.  In Dr. Soffritti's first study it
> showed that only the rats fed aspartame developed malignant brain tumors.
>
> A good discussion of the Ramazzini Study of 2005 is Dr. Russell Blaylock's
> lecture, The Truth About Aspartame, www.atavistik.com He is the author of
> Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills, www.russellblaylockmd.com
>
> Aspartame Documentary, Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World, www.amazon.com or
> Barnes & Noble.
>
>

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Posted by: "elvira52" Elvira52@...   maatqueen

Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:16 pm (PST)

Doria,

This is true my pain Meds has changed Company so Walgreen tells me and the
new Pain Meds I have to take more to get the results as before and the Meds
makes me very thirsty. also the Asthma Meds they clamed the old ones are no
longer sold not feeling well short cut it's hurting people.

Just one thing after another Oh how I feel for or Children's children

Elvira
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To: "Cherokee Health Options" <Cherokee_Health_Options@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:33 PM
Subject: COUNCILFIRE-II Drug makers courting doctors hard

> ArcaMax Publishing
>
> Drug makers courting doctors hard
> BOSTON (UPI) -- A voluntary plan to curb the U.S. pharmaceutical
> industry's courting of doctors appears to have had little effect.
>
> A study published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine reports
> that 94 percent of doctors have a relationship with drug companies, The
> Washington Post reported.
>
> "We now know that virtually every doctor in the United States has some
> form of relationship with the pharmaceutical industry," said Dr. Eric G.
> Campbell, lead researcher on the study and a faculty member at Harvard
> Medical School. "They are common. A quarter receive honoraria or some form
> of payment for their services, and that was much higher than we expected."
>
> The guidelines approved by the American Medical Association, the
> Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and other groups call
> for gifts that are modest in cost and primarily for the benefit of
> patients. Meals are supposed to be inexpensive and are not to include
> doctors' spouses.
>
> Several studies have found that the number of contacts between doctors and
> industry sales representatives has increased since 2000.
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Doria,

This is true  my pain Meds has changed Company so Walgreen tells me and the
new Pain Meds I have to take more to get the results as before and the Meds
makes me very thirsty. also the Asthma Meds they clamed the old ones are no
longer sold not feeling well short cut it's hurting people.

Just one thing after another Oh how I feel for or Children's children

Elvira
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To: "Cherokee Health Options" <Cherokee_Health_Options@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 8:33 PM
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> The guidelines approved by the American Medical Association, the
> Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America and other groups call
> for gifts that are modest in cost and primarily for the benefit of
> patients. Meals are supposed to be inexpensive and are not to include
> doctors' spouses.
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> Several studies have found that the number of contacts between doctors and
> industry sales representatives has increased since 2000.
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2.BETWEEN THE LINES:
Finishing King's Fight: Re-igniting 'The Poor People's Campaign' and the War On Poverty

BY ANTHONY ASADULLAH SAMAD       Last week I wrote a commentary on the problems Black's can't escape. The problems were largely socio-political in scope, some self-perpetuating while others were perpetuated by the historical disparities.       The inference that the problems of Black America were incalculable and inescapable was not lost on many of you (who responded in-kind through a bombardment of e-mails) that we can't give up hope. While I appreciate the response (good to know folk are readin') you missed the point of the commentary.       The point of the commentary was to contextualize the dilemmas facing Black America and the multiplier effect that compounded social problems have created. Hope without action is, like faith without works, dead. We have to do more than HOPE things change. It's time for us all to act. Story Below.

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From: falconcam

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Cc: Bev Harris ; DEC Florida ; Woody Smith ; Flash Love ; Dem-FL ; dem-Fl-Broward ; Dem-FL-Miami-Dade ; democrats@... ; PalmBeachCountyDemocrat@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 12:32 PM

Subject: [electionreform] Florida's decision to give hundreds of thousands of ex-felons the right to vote should turn into a windfall for the Democratic Party.

Fight for Civil Rights is not Over, Vote Suppression is Real and still in our Laws   "The argument goes like this: Ex-felons who are denied their civil rights after completing their punishment are disproportionately black. In the general population, blacks generally vote Democratic. Therefore allowing ex-felons to vote means more votes for Democratic candidates such as Gore and MacKay." Study says votes of ex-felons could have changed outcomes By Brian E. Crowley Palm Beach Post Political Editor Saturday, April 07, 2007 President Al Gore? U.S. Sen. Buddy MacKay? Legislature 2007 Get the latest news on the session from Tallahassee. High-profile issues Your Post: Biggest issue of the session? Q: Florida Politics blog Inside scoop on the session from Post staff writers. Politics forum More Florida news Latest state headlines P.B. County, TCoast news Special reports Weather | Traffic | Obituaries Did they really lose because ex-felons were not allowed to vote in Florida? Some believe that's exactly what happened in 2000 when Gore lost to George W. Bush and in 1988 when MacKay lost to Connie Mack. The argument goes like this: Ex-felons who are denied their civil rights after completing their punishment are disproportionately black. In the general population, blacks generally vote Democratic. Therefore allowing ex-felons to vote means more votes for Democratic candidates such as Gore and MacKay. Until Thursday, the argument was merely academic. Now, according to that argument, Florida's decision to give hundreds of thousands of ex-felons the right to vote should turn into a windfall for the Democratic Party. But will it? Political expert Susan MacManus, who has studied Florida politics for decades, scoffs at the idea that ex-felons will be flocking to the polls. "I don't think, for many people in that situation, there is going to be much interest in voting," said MacManus, a political science professor the University of South Florida. MacManus said finding a job, a place to live and the other necessities of life will take precedence for ex-felons. And those who do register to vote may not be overwhelmingly Democratic. "No one really knows," said MacManus. "There is an assumption that because many ex-felons are African-American, low-income, low education, they must be Democrats." She said these are stereotypes about black voters that border on racism. And she said there is no empirical evidence about ex-felons' potential as voters. One 2002 study done by researchers from the University of Minnesota and Northwestern University concluded that Gore and MacKay both would have won if ex-felons had been allowed to vote. In an article in American Sociological Review, Minnesota's Christopher Uggen and Northwestern's Jeff Manza, wrote, "If disenfranchised felons in Florida had been permitted to vote, Democrat Gore would certainly have carried the state and the election." The researchers used a number of statistical variables to match ex-felons' characteristics with those of the rest of the population nationwide. Using this information, they arrived at conclusions about likely voter registration and voting habits. They then examined the history of close presidential races and U.S. Senate races around the country. Gore lost Florida by 537 votes. Using their most conservative formula for the number of ex-felons who might have voted, the researchers said Gore would have won by more than 30,000 votes and, in a best-case, by as many as 80,000 votes. In the 1988 MacKay race, he was "likely to have prevailed ... if felons had been allowed to vote," their article said. MacKay lost by nearly 34,000 votes. The researchers say with ex-felons voting he would have won by more than 11,000 votes. While MacManus doubts that anyone really knows what ex-felons will do in coming elections, she does agree with those who said Florida was overdue in restoring voting rights. "It's a very good thing," she said. "This has been a blemish on Florida." -------Original Message-------   From: falconcam Date: 04/07/07 01:21:01 To: electionreform@yahoogroups.com; pbcer; votingintegrityalliance_tampabay_fl@yahoogroups.c Cc: Bev Harris; DEC Florida Subject: [electionreform] What is the Citizens Awareness Project for Truth? Mainstream Media Blockades prevent Citizens from Knowing the Truth.   What is the Citizens Awareness Project for Truth? Mainstream Media Blockades prevent Citizens from Knowing the Truth. Hold on, it's another Limerick inspired by Bev., Need I say more? It's always yes, so that's rhetorical.   "Government is the servant of the people, and not the master of them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know. We insist on remaining informed so that we may retain control over the instruments of government we have created."   What is your auditing plan and which SOE invited you to testing of your audit plan??? Should be good. I would not be asking for input, if I did not want good ideas from the Crew. We are framing our desires for what needs to be done, This is a chance for us all to test another county other than Leon Co. Not all SOEs are created Equally, let's just say. But I'll give you more details if your in and bounce whatever good ideas you have here on the Listserv or contact me directly. Ion will as always help us with the hard issues and serve as the Gold standard. before I commits us a good Debate here would be good for the proposed methods and techniques to be used in an Florida County with a blended system. Does any body have the old training manual of how SOEs counted paper Ballots. Otherwise we will have to do the hand count from memory, let's just say the SOE has been around long enough to remember.   The one I have in mind comes from my Senate Ethics & Elections Committee Proposal, I also gave to the Governor.for Surprise PCOS Transparent Independent Audits by Teams of Citizen Volunteers. I've edited a bit and any words or concepts suggested in a positive manner would be greatly appreciated. In other words, a work in progress by the Universal mind we have become part of.   let me bounce some of my arguments off you. These are in response to the Paper Ballot Purist and on the other side of the coin the PH.d.s and their "Software Independence concept". Both want to do away with Optical Scanners. I say the PCOS is only needed for the sport Election officials must play with the media on Election Day. We would have to completely change the rules of the game to allow time for a hand count. The certification process must have a TIA as validation before certification is allowed.   Proposed Solutions Currently available In the Real world of Florida Elections, most SOE's already have Precinct Count Optical Scanners (PCOS) that use Paper Ballots. I'm only proposing a realistic compromise and Statewide Standards now certified by the SOS and the Department of Elections. The Manual Count of Paper Ballots is proof that the Voting System Technology is not Malfunctioning. The Machine Count is proof that there was no Human Error in the manual count of VVPB. By combining the 2 counts will achieve a "Transparent Independent Audit". It's so simple that I don't know why everyone does not understand we need this solution to stay out of the Courts in the future.   Advantages This approach has a number of significant advantages. Combined, these changes return power to the people. Citizens control the process: The counting of paper ballots would be conducted by citizens, in full public view, on election night. The volunteers would live in the locality where the race took place and represent a cross section of the population. This was done for over a hundred years with far fewer questions about elections than we have now. It’s feasible and a proven success as our history shows. Citizens regain confidence in the process: Instead of a crew of experts from private corporations (the voting machine companies or other vendors) or public officials who disdain inquiries, this approach involves citizens conducting the count that determines the winner. Cross checking between hand and machine count: The complaint about hand counts, complaints from those who sell e-voting machines, is that human error occurs when humans count votes. They forget that there is both human error plus a capability for human avarice at play in the handling and programming of voting machines. Our democracy was built on human hand counts and tabulation of voting results. By putting citizens in charge, errors will be caught and corrected on the spot. Reduced post election controversy: Close elections or elections with nonsensical outcomes are difficult to recount due to state laws that make recounts difficult and often expensive. When recounts take place, the recounts often lack common sense like Virginia’s refusal to allow examination of optical scan forms in 2005. The simultaneous hand counting and machine checking creates a situation where the necessity of recounts is greatly reduced.   a. All future Technical Designs for Voting Systems must require the use of the "Voter Verified Paper Ballot" (VVPB). b. The Voter's physical Act of Marking the Paper Ballot serves as the permanent record that the Voter Verified each selection 100 % of the time. c. Hardcopy of the VVPB comes first before any type of Technology can be Applied allowing the creation of 2 independent records of each vote. d. Voter Verified Paper Ballots are counted by an independent manual method. Those same Ballots are then run on PCOS and the 2 separate counts continue until each is brought into balance. Requiring these principle will Eliminate Human Error and Machine Malfunctions as causes of Voter Disenfranchisement. Recent changes in Florida Election Law Instituted under the States previous Administration by SOS Hood, were clearly meant to serve only the Vendor's interests. Changes need to be made to correct this miscarriage of Justice. For over 200 years the Democracy our Founders created has used the paper ballot. There is no reason to Eliminate the paper ballot when it does not need to be fixed. What's really wrong is the vendor's ability to influence our Laws that were recently changed to eliminate the use of the Dually Accountable VVPB. It's the gold Standard of Business Financial Statements applied to our Elections. Respectfully, Bill William F. Faulkner, MBA VerifiedVoting of Florida Pensacola, FL   -------Original Message-------   From: Ellen H. Brodsky Date: 04/06/07 23:59:03 To: electionreform@yahoogroups.com Subject: [electionreform] Re: CHALLENGE TO HOLT SUPPORTERS TO PROVE ME WRONG by Paul Letho   What is your auditing plan and which SOE invited you to testing of your audit plan??? Should be good. What is the Citizens Awareness Project for Truth? Broward is the poster child for lobbyist influence in the purchase of the DREs. Be happy to provide a white paper, needs to be consolidated. You are so lucky you live up in the panhandle. We don't have any opscan counties for at least 200 miles north, south, east or west. I have a dial up connection so it took way too long to download the videos. But it was worth the wait. Ion is a national treasure! Studying Ion Sancho and listening to his speeches should be taught in universities and categorized. No SOE in modern history has had a more profound influence on championing open, accurate and auditable elections. A great public servant who is without reservation accessible to us with a wealth of information. Best, Ellen --- In electionreform@yahoogroups.com, "falconcam" <falconcam@...> wrote: > > Join the Citizen Awareness Project for Truth in the Media "Pass the Words" > > Here's a Hot one, a Florida SOE has invited me to test our auditing > recommendations. Crew get your Camera's ready. > > Seems I'm making a few allies with the SOE's from the 52 Optical Scan > Counties. Dialog with the SOS & FSASE has been my recommendation from the > beginning. Access to them has really improved lately, Plus SOE Sancho handed > us the solution on a silver platter. "Paper Ballots run on PCOS, but the > Devil's in the Details" Mandatory Surprise Precinct Audits is only the first > audit needed. >