Did you know what SIDS is?

What is SIDS?

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a medical term that describes the sudden death of an infant which remains unexplained after all known and possible causes have been carefully ruled out through autopsy, death scene investigation, and review of the medical history. SIDS is responsible for more deaths than any other cause in childhood for babies one month to one year of age, claiming 150,000 victims in the United States in this generation alone - 7,000 babies each year -nearly one baby every hour of every day. It strikes families of all races, ethnic and socioeconomic origins without warning; neither parent nor physician can predict that something is going wrong. In fact, most SIDS victims appear healthy prior to death.

What Causes SIDS?

While there are still no adequate medical explanations for SIDS deaths, current theories include: (1) stress in a normal baby, caused by infection or other factors; (2) a birth defect; (3) failure to develop; and/or (4) a critical period when all babies are especially vulnerable, such as a time of rapid growth.

Many new studies have been launched to learn how and why SIDS occurs. Scientists are exploring the development and function of the nervous system, the brain, the heart, breathing and sleep patterns, body chemical balances, autopsy findings, and environmental factors. It is likely that SIDS, like many other medical disorders, will eventually have more than one explanation.

Can SIDS Be Prevented?

No, not yet. But, some recent studies have begun to isolate several risk factors which, though not causes of SIDS in and of themselves, may play a role in some cases. We share this information with you in the interest of providing parents with the latest medical evidence from research in the U.S. and other countries in the hope of giving your baby the best possible chance to thrive. (It is important that, since the causes of SIDS remain unknown, SIDS parents refrain from concluding that their child care practices may have caused their baby's death.)
Where Can You Turn for SIDS Information and Support?

The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Network, Inc. is a not-for-profit, voluntary health agency dedicated to; eliminate Sudden Infant Death Syndrome through the support of SIDS research projects, provide support for those who have been touched by the tragedy of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and raise public awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome through education.

Some Basic Facts about SIDS:

SIDS is a definite medical entity and is the major cause of death in infants after the first month of life.

SIDS claims the lives of over 7,000 American babies each year ...nearly one baby every hour of every day.

SIDS victims appear to be healthy prior to death.

Currently, SIDS cannot be predicted or prevented, even by a physician.
There appears to be no suffering; death occurs very rapidly, usually during sleep.

What SIDS isNot:

SIDS isnot caused by external suffocation.
SIDS isnot caused by vomiting and choking.
SIDS isnot contagious.
SIDS doesnot cause pain or suffering in the infant.
SIDS cannot be predicted.
SIDS is not new. It is referenced in the Old Testament (1 Kings 3:19).

Hannah Montana" has invited Obama daughters to guest

Disney Channel says Barack Obama's daughters are invited to "Hannah Montana" to visit -- or even act
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Just how deeply do President-elect Barack Obama's daughters like "Hannah Montana"?

We could soon find out. Billy Ray Cyrus, father of "Hannah" phenom Miley Cyrus, says the two Obama girls have been invited on the Disney Channel show. Malia Obama, 10, and sister Sasha, 7, move with their parents to the White House in January. Two big topics of conversation: Where will they go to school? And what dog will they get?

And now there's "Hannah Montana." Billy Ray talked about the casting invitation on "Access Hollywood." Disney Channel had no comment on Monday. But Tuesday, the channel released this statement:

"We're pleased that Malia and Sasha are fans and, as long as their parents say it's OK, they are invited to the set of 'Hannah Montana' and all Disney Channel shows, for a guest role or a visit, anytime."

How's that for pressure, Michelle Obama?

Did you know how to sooth a toothache?

Toothache

How to Soothe A Toothache

Having a toothache is a very unpleasant and painful experience. There is nothing that you wouldn't do to soothe that pain. There are some natural home remedies that can be used to alleviate your pain, until you get to the dentist. Try using some of these simple home remedies, the next time you suffer from a toothache.

Difficulty: Moderate Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Garlic
• Eucalyptus Oil
• Cloves
• Peppermint leaves
• Vanilla extract
• Alcohol
• Salted water

1. Step 1
   
   Garlic

   Garlic is a powerful natural antiseptic. Crush a clove of garlic and place it on the affected area.

2. Step 2
   
   Salt and water

   Make a strong solution of salt and warm water. Use this to swish around in your mouth.

3. Step 3
   
   Cloves

   Slowly chew a few cloves to get relief from the toothache. Keep the juice in your mouth to soak the aching tooth.

4. Step 4
   
   Whisky

   Soak a cotton swab in Whisky, place it on the inflamed area or swish around some in your mouth, until you feel the pain subside. (Adults only)

5. Step 5
   
   The eucalyptus tree

   Use a cotton swab to apply Eucalyptus oil to the aching area.

6. Step 6
   
   Vanilla extract

   Drop a few drops of vanilla extract on the inflamed area, for quick relief.

7. Step 7
   
   Peppermint leaves

   If you have peppermint leaves at home, you can place a few dried leaves around the affected area. Leave it on for a while, repeat as needed.

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2008 campaign costliest in U.S. history

USA - The 2008 campaign was the costliest in history, with a record-shattering $5.3 billion in spending by candidates, political parties and interest groups on the congressional and presidential races. That sum marks a 27 percent increase over the $4.2 billion spent on the 2004 campaign, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, which compiled the figures. The amount spent on the presidential race alone was $2.4 billion when all candidates and related expenses are included, the center found. more

Did you know what cause tooth aches

Toothache symptoms
A toothache may be sharp, throbbing, shooting, or constant. If the tooth is not properly treated, it will eventually have to be extracted.



The main cause of toothache is tooth decay, which results from a faulty diet. Perhaps the greatest curse and cause of tooth decay is the consumption of candy, soft drinks, pastries, refined carbohydrates and sugar in all forms. Bacteria in the mouth breaks sugar down into acids, which combine with the calcium in the enamel to cause decay or erosion.


Remedies for Tooth ache using Garlic

Among the most effective home remedies for toothache is garlic. A clove of garlic with a little rock salt should be placed on the affected tooth. It will relieve the pain and, sometimes, may even cure it. A clove should also be chewed daily in the morning. It will make the cure teeth making it strong and healthy.

Toothache relief using Onion

Latest research has confirmed the bactericidal properties of onion. If a person consumes one raw onion every day by thorough mastication, he will be protected from host of tooth disorders. Chewing raw onion for three minutes is sufficient to kill all the germs in the mouth. Toothache is often allayed by placing a small piece of onion on the bad tooth or gum.

Remedies for Tooth ache using Lime

Lime, as a rich source of vitamin C, is useful in maintaining the health of the teeth and other bones of the body. It prevents decay and loosening of the teeth, dental caries, toothache, and bleeding of the gums.

Toothache cure using Wheat Grass

The juice of wheat grass acts as an excellent mouthwash for tooth decay and cures toothaches. Wheat grass can be chewed with beneficial results. It draws out toxins from the gums and thus checks bacterial growth.

Toothache cure using Asafoetida

The use of asafoetida has been found useful in curing toothache. It should be pestled in lemon Juice and slightly heated. A cotton swab should be soaked in this lotion and placed in the cavity of the tooth. It will relieve pain quickly.

Toothache relief using Bay Berry

A paste of the bark of bay berry should be made with vinegar. This paste, applied on the affected tooth, will relieve the toothache. It can also be applied beneficially on the gums for strengthening them.

Toothache home remedy using Clove

Another home remedy for toothache is in the use of clove, which reduces pain. It also helps decrease infection due to its antiseptic properties. Clove oil, applied to a cavity in a decayed tooth, also relieves toothache.

Remedies for Toothache using Pepper

A mixture of a pinch of pepper powder and a quarter teaspoon of common salt is an excellent dentrifice. Its daily use prevents dental cavities, foul breath, bleeding from the gums, painful gums, and toothaches. It cures the increased sensitiveness of the teeth. A pinch of pepper powder mixed with clove oil can be put on the cavities to alleviate the toothache.

Toothache Relief Proper diet

Diet plays a vital role in dental health. The condition of the teeth after they are formed depends upon the foods one eats from day to day. Dental decay, the destruction of the bone around the teeth, and infection of the gums can be prevented with an appropriate diet. In fact, with a proper diet, the teeth and jaw bones can be made harder and healthier as the years go by.
Restrict sugar intake, include raw vegetables in diet
It is important to restrict one's sugar intake, and to ensure that the diet includes plenty of raw vegetables and wholewheat bread. Whole foods are ideal for the teeth. Fibreless refined foods allow particles to accumulate on the teeth in a sticky mass where they can do great harm. The gums need friction to keep them firm and whole foods also help remove plaque. They are therefore called 'detergent foods' by some dentists. In preventing tooth decay, what one eats is no doubt important but equally important is when one eats
Avoid frequent small snacks and sugar intake
Frequent small snacks are very harmful to teeth, as they produce an acid medium in which the bacteria thrive. The number of times one eats sugar is one of the most important factors in determining the rate of decay. For this reason, it is better to eat sweets at the end of a meal rather than between meals.

Other Toothache cure,Other toothache treatment

Proper cleaning of the teeth is very essential to prevent tooth decay and consequent toothache. There are many theories on how best to clean the teeth. The consensus of dental opinion however seems to back using a circular motion with the brush, so as to ensure that all dental surfaces are cleaned. One should not be afraid to touch the gums with the brush, as this gentle stimulation improves the blood circulation in the gums.
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Did you know a town in Oregon elects nation's first transgender mayor

SILVERTON, Ore. (AP) - Plenty of politicians reinvent themselves. But none quite like Mayor-elect Stu Rasmussen.
Rasmussen, 60, has been a fixture in Silverton politics for more than 20 years, and had twice before been the mayor of this small city 45 miles south of Portland. Those terms, however, were before the breast implants and before the once-discreet crossdresser started wearing dresses and 3-inch high heels in public.
In a week when America loudly chose its first African-American president, Silverton quietly made Rasmussen the country's first openly transgender mayor, according to the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, a group that works to help openly lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people win elected office.
Rasmussen displays a picture of his former self.Rasmussen unseated incumbent mayor Ken Hector, with whom he had long clashed — 1,988 votes to 1,512. Because Rasmussen's appearance is no secret, it was policy issues that dominated the campaign.

Did you know what a lawsuit was filed to stop the election?

Attorney Phil Berg tried to make a power move before the election to stop the Election between Obama and McCain. U.S. Supreme Court Denied Phil Berg Request on Monday, the Day Before the Election November 3th, 2008 .

This attorney really leaves me with the ideal that he has nothing but time on his hand, or he simply has started these lawsuits strictly for fame and MONEY! After seeing his half ass attempt on research of citizenship in the United States I know with out a shadow of doubt that this attorney can not be this stupid! He continues to be hell bent on proving that Obama was not born in United States.

The Hon. R. Barclay Surrick researched the grounds that the Philadelphia attorney and former Deputy Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania had filed and he determined that they lacked standing.

Surrick, it seemed, was not satisfied with the nature of evidence provided by Berg to support his allegations.


Various accounts, details and ambiguities from Obama’s childhood form the basis of Plaintiff’s allegation that Obama is not a natural born citizen of the United States. To support his contention, Plaintiff cites sources as varied as the Rainbow Edition News Letter … and the television news tabloid Inside Edition. These sources and others lead Plaintiff to conclude that Obama is either a citizen of his father’s native Kenya, by birth there or through operation of U.S. law; or that Obama became a citizen of Indonesia by relinquishing his prior citizenship (American or Kenyan) when he moved there with his mother in 1967. Either way, in Plaintiff’s opinion, Obama does not have the requisite qualifications for the Presidency that the Natural Born Citizen Clause mandates. The Amended Complaint alleges that Obama has actively covered up this information and that the other named Defendants are complicit in Obama’s cover-up.

Berg’s attempts to distinguish his own case from Hollander were deemed by Surrick to be “[h]is most reasonable arguments,” but his arguments citing statutory authority were said by the judge to be a venture “into the unreasonable” and were “frivolous and not worthy of discussion.” All in all, the judge wrote, it was the satisfaction of the injury-in-fact requirement which was the problem. Berg’s harm was simply too intangible.

…regardless of questions of causation, the grievance remains too generalized to establish the existence of an injury in fact. To reiterate: a candidate’s ineligibility under the Natural Born Citizen Clause does not result in an injury in fact to voters. By extension, the theoretical constitutional harm experienced by voters does not change as the candidacy of an allegedly ineligible candidate progresses from the primaries to the general election.