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But really only the ones generated by email chain letters, etc etc.
Here's a hint, folks, keep informed!
Rumour #1 - Swine flu vaccines contain mercury
Status - True, but there's a catch.
Though it's true a majority of flu vaccines contain Thimerosal (A mercury-based preservative that has been phased out of childhood immunizations since 2001 due to concerns that the preservative MAY be linked to autism. Emphasis on 'may'.) There are doses available without this additive, though not in stock with the current shortage. (Ask your doctor or shot administrator if there are any available!) Yeah, I know it's a blog..but, hey...
However, the PHAC (Public Health Agency of Canada) confirms there is mercury in the vaccine. There is 10 times more mercury in the dosage created specifically for pregnant women (Which should be a red flag, but, continue reading.), however, according to their site, it is noted the 50 ug in the dose (5 ug is in a standard dose.) is less than you might find in a can of tuna fish.
(Ug= micrograms there are 1000 micrograms in 1 milligram)
The PHAC site
(Mercury in fish)
So...in my personal opinion...if you're refusing the vaccine based on the mercury content while wolfing down a tuna salad (and knowing this info, obviously)...it smacks of hypocrisy. If you're choosing not to and *really* avoiding the more dangerous form of a notably dangerous metal in fish..kudos.
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Rumour #2 Cut onions in your house will repel H1N1
Status: WTF?!
There's really no scientific basis for this. With people left right and center taking serious advantage of the flu scare running amock, it's a small wonder a cure from the era of the Spanish Flu would come about. What else were folks supposed to do in that time? It was 1918 for the love of pete!!
See, even the pictures are in black and white! THAT'S OLD!
In this modern era of medicine significantly more advanced when we've mapped the human genome, are coming ever closer to curing the monster called cancer...I think we can handle a flu pandemic without wasting perfectly tasty onions.
Onions = WIN!
And the experts say..
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Rumour #3 Swine flu makes the dead walk!
Status: I say again, WTF?!
A news story credited to the BBC reports that a new strain of the H1N1 flu virus has emerged, dubbed "H1Z1" by health authorities, or "zombie swine flu."
"After death," the article asserts, "this virus is able to restart the heart of it's [sic] victim for up to two hours after the initial demise of the person where the individual behaves in extremely violent ways from what is believe to be a combination of brain damage and a chemical released into blood during 'resurrection.'"
H1N....braaaaaaaaaaaains
Anyone remember the report running around that mosquitoes carried a parasite that caused the heart to restart and the undead to saunter about in some foreign country? I do...this is much the same.
Cambodian mosquitoes OF DOOM!
Mind you, if this happens to be true, I've got a cricket bat, some hockey sticks and my sword rarin' to go along with one heck of a zombie apocalypse plan...What? You don't have yours? Jesus! People put together all kinds of other disaster plans, get your butt in gear and GET A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE PLAN!! Get your family (and friends) together and PRACTICE IT!!! (Oh, yes...and keep a stock of twinkies.)
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Rumour #4 Obama and his administration are giving out cell phones!!!
Status: Okay, yeah, no...It's true but not like you think.
My mom brought this one to my attention. Now, I'm all for holding politicians to the fire...even Obama. (Especially after his Nobel Prize win.. I still say if Obama got one, Stephen Colbert's done far frickin more for World Peace than his presidential ass has...Pony up, laureates.)
Anyway, the rumour has it that the current administration has signed in some obscure bill that miraculously avoided media attention, (and we ALL know how eager the media would be to splash this SOB all over TV) ,that gives free cell phones plus 70 mns/month all without cost to low income individuals. This usually gets passed around as an email, I got to read it as a note.
Now, the truth is not quite what one may think. There are, in fact, programs out there government sponsered to help individuals of low income to get and maintain a phone. (Trust me, I sure as heck wish I'd known about this when I had mine shut off while young and struggling.) Now, from what I can tell, some of these systems do *not* discriminate between 'landline' and 'mobile' phones. Truth be told, if you're transient, couch cruising or the like, a landline is *not* going to do you a helluva lot of good. (As well, let's face it, there are some regions where the cell phone is ~significantly~ cheaper than a landline.)
Apocalypse Obama?
Urban Legends status
Anyway, needless to say although there are *similar* policies in place, it doesn't seem to be the result of Barrack-why-the-heck-do-I-have-a-Nobel-Bama and his administration's fault. On the upside, if you're reading this and struggling with your own bill, follow the links to the appropriate government programs listed, see if you qualify for help. It's good when the government works for it's people, so get 'em to it.
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Tis' all for this installation!
Cheers!
Here's a hint, folks, keep informed!
Rumour #1 - Swine flu vaccines contain mercury
Status - True, but there's a catch.
Though it's true a majority of flu vaccines contain Thimerosal (A mercury-based preservative that has been phased out of childhood immunizations since 2001 due to concerns that the preservative MAY be linked to autism. Emphasis on 'may'.) There are doses available without this additive, though not in stock with the current shortage. (Ask your doctor or shot administrator if there are any available!) Yeah, I know it's a blog..but, hey...
However, the PHAC (Public Health Agency of Canada) confirms there is mercury in the vaccine. There is 10 times more mercury in the dosage created specifically for pregnant women (Which should be a red flag, but, continue reading.), however, according to their site, it is noted the 50 ug in the dose (5 ug is in a standard dose.) is less than you might find in a can of tuna fish.
(Ug= micrograms there are 1000 micrograms in 1 milligram)
The PHAC site
(Mercury in fish)
So...in my personal opinion...if you're refusing the vaccine based on the mercury content while wolfing down a tuna salad (and knowing this info, obviously)...it smacks of hypocrisy. If you're choosing not to and *really* avoiding the more dangerous form of a notably dangerous metal in fish..kudos.
- - - - -
Rumour #2 Cut onions in your house will repel H1N1
Status: WTF?!
There's really no scientific basis for this. With people left right and center taking serious advantage of the flu scare running amock, it's a small wonder a cure from the era of the Spanish Flu would come about. What else were folks supposed to do in that time? It was 1918 for the love of pete!!
See, even the pictures are in black and white! THAT'S OLD!
In this modern era of medicine significantly more advanced when we've mapped the human genome, are coming ever closer to curing the monster called cancer...I think we can handle a flu pandemic without wasting perfectly tasty onions.
Onions = WIN!
And the experts say..
- - - - -
Rumour #3 Swine flu makes the dead walk!
Status: I say again, WTF?!
A news story credited to the BBC reports that a new strain of the H1N1 flu virus has emerged, dubbed "H1Z1" by health authorities, or "zombie swine flu."
"After death," the article asserts, "this virus is able to restart the heart of it's [sic] victim for up to two hours after the initial demise of the person where the individual behaves in extremely violent ways from what is believe to be a combination of brain damage and a chemical released into blood during 'resurrection.'"
H1N....braaaaaaaaaaaains
Anyone remember the report running around that mosquitoes carried a parasite that caused the heart to restart and the undead to saunter about in some foreign country? I do...this is much the same.
Cambodian mosquitoes OF DOOM!
Mind you, if this happens to be true, I've got a cricket bat, some hockey sticks and my sword rarin' to go along with one heck of a zombie apocalypse plan...What? You don't have yours? Jesus! People put together all kinds of other disaster plans, get your butt in gear and GET A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE PLAN!! Get your family (and friends) together and PRACTICE IT!!! (Oh, yes...and keep a stock of twinkies.)
- - - -
Rumour #4 Obama and his administration are giving out cell phones!!!
Status: Okay, yeah, no...It's true but not like you think.
My mom brought this one to my attention. Now, I'm all for holding politicians to the fire...even Obama. (Especially after his Nobel Prize win.. I still say if Obama got one, Stephen Colbert's done far frickin more for World Peace than his presidential ass has...Pony up, laureates.)
Anyway, the rumour has it that the current administration has signed in some obscure bill that miraculously avoided media attention, (and we ALL know how eager the media would be to splash this SOB all over TV) ,that gives free cell phones plus 70 mns/month all without cost to low income individuals. This usually gets passed around as an email, I got to read it as a note.
Now, the truth is not quite what one may think. There are, in fact, programs out there government sponsered to help individuals of low income to get and maintain a phone. (Trust me, I sure as heck wish I'd known about this when I had mine shut off while young and struggling.) Now, from what I can tell, some of these systems do *not* discriminate between 'landline' and 'mobile' phones. Truth be told, if you're transient, couch cruising or the like, a landline is *not* going to do you a helluva lot of good. (As well, let's face it, there are some regions where the cell phone is ~significantly~ cheaper than a landline.)
Apocalypse Obama?
Urban Legends status
Anyway, needless to say although there are *similar* policies in place, it doesn't seem to be the result of Barrack-why-the-heck-do-I-have-a-Nobel-Bama and his administration's fault. On the upside, if you're reading this and struggling with your own bill, follow the links to the appropriate government programs listed, see if you qualify for help. It's good when the government works for it's people, so get 'em to it.
- - - -
Tis' all for this installation!
Cheers!