HOW TO AVOID A TOXIC TAKEOVER OF YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH
Renowned Doctor’s Simple Tips To Help Turn the Toxic Tide January 9, 2013 (San Diego)–Dr. Paul Thompson is a nationally renowned surgeon and age management practitioner with the Cenegenics Medical Institute. He has helped patients around the country reverse diabetes, combat obesity, fight off genetic health risks, and has guided them to living longer and healthier lives. Dr. Thompson’s Tips (www.drthompsonstips.com / Twitter: @drthompsonstips) have been featured by media outlets nationally, including national media outlets. Dr. Thompson says “we are bombarded with toxins every day, even though we think we are being healthy”. These toxins can affect endocrine systems resulting in children experiencing earlier puberty and irregular hormone levels, diabetes, depression, and thyroid in adults. The most common sources of these neuro-endocrine toxins are: Plastics, including storage containers, wraps, can linings and water bottles Pesticides & fertilizers- which affects many of the foods you feed your family every day. Common Cosmetics Common Cleaning products Here are Dr. Thompson’s Tips to avoid these toxins to protect you and your family from A Toxic Takeover 1) Plastics: avoid them! Avoid them whether it is plastic water bottles, wraps or food containers. Use a water filtration system. It avoids the use of plastic water bottles and saves a bunch of money. Use glass food containers to store leftovers. 2) GO organic, organic, and organic. By going organic you can avoid the whole toxin trap. It may be a little more expensive on the front end but what is your health worth? You will SAVE MONEY in the long run in the healthcare you and your child will may need. 3) Cosmetics and cleaning products Look for the natural products. Companies realize this is becoming more and more important to the healthy and educated consumers so the products perform well and there are plenty on the market. Once again there is a bit more of a cost…but lots of visits to the doctor do as well. 4) Parents, stay away from BPA! Look for BPA and BPS free toys. These are often found in the plastics and are a potent Neuro endocrine toxin. Dr. Thompson’s Final Prescription: Good luck, a little extra time and money spent selecting food, cleaning and storing products, and toys will keep your family happier and safer. But for many it is the transition that is the tough part. Once you do, your long term health will change as you age. Dr. Thompson is currently the CMO and CEO of Cenegenics Texas Medical Institute in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. (www.Cengenicstexas.com ). He is a cofounder and board member of USMD a Medical Development Company. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons & the Chief of Surgery (20 years), Chief of Staff, and head of the Credential Committee at Southeast Missouri Hospital.
ACCUSED SERIAL KILLER MAY HAVE VICTIMIZED MORE WOMEN IN SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES
By Miriam Raftery January 8, 2013 (San Diego)—Samuel McDowell, 72, has been charged with the murder of three women in Los Angeles. But authorities reveal he has lived in 24 states and has a long history of violence—including vicious assaults on women here in San Diego back in the 1980s. He lived in San Diego in the ‘80s and in El Centro in the ‘90s and early 2000s. He was convicted of assault locally, including strangling a prostitute and throwing another woman out of his car on Highway 94 after sexually assaulting her. Yet he was soon back on the streets after serving brief time behind bars. Prior to that time he was acquitted of attempted murder in Florida and suspected of murder and attempted murder in Mississippi. Extradited to Los Angeles from Kentucky on drug charges, his DNA was found to be a match to DNA found at the scene of three Los Angeles area murders in the late ‘80s. “We believe he is good for many more crimes — including murders — throughout the United States,” Los Angeles Police Detective Mitzi Roberts said. Police departments are advised to check any unsolved killings, rapes or assaults against McDowell’s DNA.
EL CAJON CITY COUNCIL PASSES UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN CRIMINAL ACTIONS OF HANSON-COX
By Janis Mork January 8, 2013 (El Cajon)–By a unanimous vote, El Cajon’s City Council voted to condemn former Councilwoman Jillian Hanson-Cox’s embezzlement of funds from her former employer, Century Design. Council also added language to strip Hanson-Cox of any recognitions received from the City. “Stealing is wrong, no matter what,” said Councilman Gary Kendrick, introducing the resolution. “I want to give an opportunity for the council to collectively and individually condemn her actions…I want to personally say I’m sorry to the Basso family and to what’s happened to them.” Hanson-Cox pled guilty and will report to prison on January 14. Numerous individuals sent letters to the judge requesting leniency in sentencing—including Mayor Mark Lewis and Councilman Bob McClellan. Bob Basso, owner of Century Design Inc., spoke on behalf of his family and employees. “We’re a small manufacturer of 9-15 people. Jillian Hanson-Cox stole a large amount of money for five years. She pled guilty on September 14, 2012. She was scheduled for sentencing three months later. Prior to her sentencing, she and her attorney arranged for letters of support. These letters of support were damaging to me and my family. Almost everyone who wrote letters of support was beneficiaries of stolen money.” Next, Basso’s son Barry took the floor. “Retired Fire Chief Cliff Diamond was a recipient of a Hawaiian vacation with stolen money,” he said, adding, “Some have expressed remorse for writing letters. We will contact all recipients of stolen funds put together by the FBI.” Jerry Turchin, CEO of California Metals and Electronics, gave his opinion. “El Cajon City Council should pass a resolution condemning Jillian Hanson-Cox’s actions. [She] was siphoning off funds.” Councilman Bob McClellan addressed the Basso family. “I also had a situation in which I had funds embezzled from me. It was less than $100,000. Luckily, I had an auditor pick it up,” he recalled, adding that he was able to get his money back. “I was close to Jillian; we sat next to each other. I know how you feel.” McClellan later said he would send a new letter to the judge retracting his former letter of support for Hanson-Cox, Councilman Kendrick told ECM. That letter of support was made before the full facts of how the stolen money was spent were known; in fact Hanson-Cox spent money on a lavish personal lifestyle and her political campaign as well as charities including the Mother Goose Parade. Councilman Bill Wells expressed his sympathy. “I thank the Basso family to take the time to talk on the phone with me during the week. I think forgiveness is important. You can choose not to forgive her. I think you have every right to be devastated. I apologize as a council member. If you need help in the future, or if there’s anything I can do, I will try.” Pro Tem Mayor Tony Ambrose was just as sympathetic. “I’m truly sorry of what’s happened to you. I fully support the resolution today.” Kendricks asked the council to vote, and the resolution passed with all council members voting in favor.
2012 WAS HOTTEST YEAR ON RECORD FOR THE U.S. — PLUS SECOND MOST EXTREME ON RECORD
By Miriam Raftery January 8, 2013 (Washington D.C.) – If the weather seemed hotter last year than in the past, your memory is correct. In its State of the Climate Report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Climatic Data Center reveals today that 2012 averaged the hottest temperatures ever recorded for the lower 48 states in the U.S. Nationwide, the average temperature for 2012 was 55.3 degrees Fahrenheit—a full 3.2 degrees higher than the 20th Century average and one degree hotter than the previous hottest year on record (1998). It was also a historic year for extreme weather that included severe drought, larger wildfires, hurricanes and storms–the second worst year on record. View report: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/ and scroll down for highlights. Summary The average precipitation total for the contiguous U.S. for 2012 was 26.57 inches, 2.57 inches below average, making it the 15th driest year on record for the nation. At its peak in July, the drought of 2012 engulfed 61 percent of the nation. The dry conditions proved ideal for wildfires in the West, charring 9.2 million acres — the third highest on record. Significant weather and climate events 2012 included 11 disasters that have reached the $1 billion threshold in losses, including Hurricanes Sandy and Isaac, as well as tornado outbreaks experienced in the Great Plains, Texas and Southeast/Ohio Valley. Note: The Annual Climate Report for the United States has several pages of supplemental information and data regarding some of the exceptional events 2012. U.S. temperature Every state in the contiguous U.S. had an above-average annual temperature for 2012. Nineteen states had a record warm year and an additional 26 states had one of their 10 warmest. Winter warmth limited snow with many locations experiencing near-record low snowfall totals. The winter snow cover for the contiguous U.S. was the third smallest on record and snowpack totals across the Central and Southern Rockies were less than half of normal. The warm spring resulted in an early start to the 2012 growing season in many places, which increased the loss of water from the soil earlier than what is typical. In combination with the lack of winter snow and residual dryness from 2011, the record warm spring laid the foundation for the widespread drought conditions in large areas of the U.S. during 2012. The above-average temperatures of spring continued into summer. The national-scale heat peaked in July with an average temperature of 76.9°F, 3.6°F above average, making it the hottest month ever observed for the contiguous United States. An estimated 99.1 million people experienced 10 or more days of summer temperatures greater than 100°F, nearly one-third of the nation’s population. Autumn warmth in the western U.S. offset cooler temperatures in the eastern half of the country. Although the last four months of 2012 did not bring the same unusual warmth as the first 8 months of the year, the September through December temperatures were warm enough for 2012 to remain the record warmest year by a wide margin. U.S. precipitation The nationally-averaged precipitation total of 26.57 inches was 2.57 inches below average and the 15th driest year on record for the lower 48. This was also the driest year for the nation since 1988 when 25.25 inches of precipitation was observed. Each season of 2012 had precipitation totals below the 20th century average. Wildfires The wildfire activity of 2012 supplanted 2011’s rank as third most acres burned, behind the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Although the number of fires was below-average, the size of the fires was notably increased. The annual fire size of 137.1 acres was the most since 2000 for any January through December period, which was about 1.5 times the 10-year average (based on 2001-2010). Overview The State of the Climate Report is a collection of monthly summaries recapping climate-related occurrences on both a global and national scale. The report is composed of the following sections: Global Global Analysis — a summary of global temperatures and precipitation, placing the data into a historical perspective Upper Air — tropospheric and stratospheric temperatures, with data placed into historical perspective Global Snow & Ice — a global view of snow and ice, placing the data into a historical perspective Global Hazards — weather-related hazards and disasters around the world El Niño/Southern Oscillation Analysis — atmospheric and oceanic conditions related to ENSO National National Overview — a summary of national and regional temperatures and precipitation, placing the data into a historical perspective Drought — drought in the U.S. Wildfires — a summary of wildland fires in the U.S. and related weather and climate conditions Hurricanes & Tropical Storms — hurricanes and tropical storms that affect the U.S. and its territories National Snow & Ice — snow and ice in the U.S. Tornadoes — a summary of tornadic activity in the U.S. Synoptic Discussion — a summary of synoptic activity in the U.S.