Causes of Alzheimer Disease

Memory impairment is a necessary feature for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's or any type of dementia. Change in one of the following areas must also be present: language, decision-making ability, judgment, attention, and other areas of mental function and personality.

The rate of progression is different for each person. If AD develops rapidly, it is likely to continue to progress rapidly. If it has been slow to progress, it will likely continue on a slow course. More than 4 million Americans currently have AD. The older you get, the greater your risk of developing AD, although it is not a part of normal aging. Family history is another common risk factor.

In addition to age and family history, risk factors for AD may include:

* Longstanding high blood pressure
* History of head trauma
* High levels of homocysteine (a body chemical that contributes to chronic illnesses such as heart disease, depression, and possibly AD)
* Female gender -- because women usually live longer than men, they are more likely to develop AD

There are two types of AD -- early onset and late onset. In early onset AD, symptoms first appear before age 60. Early onset AD is much less common, accounting for only 5-10% of cases. However, it tends to progress rapidly.

The cause of AD is not entirely known but is thought to include both genetic and environmental factors. A diagnosis of AD is made based on characteristic symptoms and by excluding other causes of dementia.

Prior theories regarding the accumulation of aluminum, lead, mercury, and other substances in the brain leading to AD have been disproved. The only way to know for certain that someone had AD is by microscopic examination of a sample of brain tissue after death.

The brain tissue shows "neurofibrillary tangles" (twisted fragments of protein within nerve cells that clog up the cell), "neuritic plaques" (abnormal clusters of dead and dying nerve cells, other brain cells, and protein), and "senile plaques" (areas where products of dying nerve cells have accumulated around protein). Although these changes occur to some extent in all brains with age, there are many more of them in the brains of people with AD.

The destruction of nerve cells (neurons) leads to a decrease in neurotransmitters (substances secreted by a neuron to send a message to another neuron). The correct balance of neurotransmitters is critical to the brain.

By causing both structural and chemical problems in the brain, AD appears to disconnect areas of the brain that normally work together.

About 10 percent of all people over 70 have significant memory problems and about half of those are due to AD. The number of people with AD doubles each decade past age 70. Having a close blood relative who developed AD increases your risk.

Early onset disease can run in families and involves autosomal dominant, inherited mutations that may be the cause of the disease. So far, three early onset genes have been identified.

Late onset AD, the most common form of the disease, develops in people 60 and older and is thought to be less likely to occur in families. Late onset AD may run in some families, but the role of genes is less direct and definitive. These genes may not cause the problem itself, but simply increase the likelihood of formation of plaques and tangles or other AD-related pathologies in the brain.

David Vitter may be forced to testify about his sexual liasons with a whore

Rekindling a scandal Sen. David Vitter hoped had faded, the attorney for the "D.C. Madam" asked Friday for a subpoena to force the Louisiana Republican to testify about his involvement in what prosecutors say was a high-priced prostitution ring.

Montgomery Sibley said he had asked the clerk of the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., to issue a subpoena to Vitter to testify at a Nov. 28 hearing that could spill salacious details of the scandal that has captivated the nation's capital for more than a year.

Judge Gladys Kessler ordered the hearing to determine whether Deborah Jeane Palfrey, 50, can proceed with her breach-of-contract lawsuit against a woman she once employed as an escort. Palfrey said she signed contracts with all her escorts promising they wouldn't do anything illegal and that Paula Neble broke it by engaging in prostitution.

Palfrey was indicted in March on federal racketeering and money-laundering charges and prosecutors say that her suit against Neble is meant to intimidate the former escort, one of several who are expected to testify in the criminal trial against the woman who has come to be known as the "D.C. Madam."

"The issue at the hearing is whether the lawsuit is legitimate or not," Sibley said in an interview. "Part of the proof will be whether the escort was breaking that contract. Only two people will know that answer: the escort and the customer."

Vitter declines to respond

In July, Vitter acknowledged being a customer of Pamela Martin & Assoc., the escort service Palfrey operated for 12 years in the Washington area. His phone number appeared six times between 1999 and 2001 on phone records for the service.

Vitter has said little about his use of the escort service except that he committed a "very serious sin," and sought forgiveness from God and his family. At a press conference this summer, he also apologized to his constituents. The scandal dogged him for months, but his steadfast refusal to discuss it has helped to push it out of the spotlight.

Vitter again declined Friday to answer questions about his involvement or what he plans to do with the Palfrey subpoena.

"Sen. Vitter has been very honest and straightforward about this issue from his past," spokesman Joel DiGrado said. "He's not going to be distracted from working on critical issues to Louisianians like overriding the Water Resources Development Act veto and fighting to solve the immigration problem."

Vitter is not the only former Palfrey client being summoned to court. Sibley also has sought a subpoena for the testimony of Harlan Ullman, a former policy expert with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the author of the "shock and awe" strategy of military warfare.

No getting out of testifying?

The subpoena puts Vitter, especially, in an awkward and politically damaging position. The Senate Republican caucus welcomed Vitter back into the fold after his public confession in July, but it remains to be seen how much patience Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., will show if Vitter's troubles remain in the news. McConnell acted swiftly to condemn Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, after it became public that he had pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges after being arrested in a gay-sex sting in a Minneapolis airport bathroom. Craig has faced intense pressure from his own caucus to resign from the Senate but has refused and has sought to withdraw the guilty plea.

Legal experts say Vitter has little grounds to avoid testifying, noting that the U.S. Supreme Court said former President Bill Clinton had to provide testimony in Paula Jones' civil lawsuit.

"He may also make some argument based on his being a member of Congress, but I doubt it will work," said Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond (Va.)

Sibley said he expects Vitter will try to quash the subpoena on the grounds that his testimony would not add much to the legal issues at the hearing. But, he said, Vitter's public admission that he was a client, along with the phone records, could undercut that strategy.

"He has a problem because he went on TV and apologized," Sibley said.

In addition, Vitter may have been a client of Neble, the escort at the center of the lawsuit that is the subject of the hearing.

Pleading Fifth possible

Neble's phone number appeared 1,590 times in records Palfrey has made public, an indication that she was a regular escort in the service Palfrey operated between 1994 and 2006. In one instance, her number shows up near Vitter's, which Palfrey has said could mean she arranged a date for the two.

Legal experts say it is possible Vitter will attempt to avoid discussing the details of his dealings with Palfrey's escorts by asserting his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. But that, too, carries a political risk.

"The thing can hardly be viewed as a joyful experience," said Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University. "If he pleads the Fifth, he'll put himself in the same category as mobsters and madams. If he testifies, he will create his own detailed record that can be used in his next campaign. Either way he is facing a serious problem."

Sibley said that if Vitter asserts his right against self-incrimination, he will ask the judge to grant the senator immunity from criminal prosecution. On the surface, Vitter would appear exempt from being charged. The statute of limitations on prostitution is three years and Vitter's last known interaction with the escort service was 2001.

The Vitter subpoena is not without its risks for Palfrey. Although unlikely because he might expose himself to legal liability, Vitter could testify that he paid to have sex with the escorts, an assertion that could undercut Palfrey's defense that she was running a legal escort service.

Una Anderson Expresses Outrage at Stan "Pampy" Barre's Allegations

Stan "Pampy" Barre, (aka Slimy Mac-P) is legally and morally corrupt. If he is lying on Una Anderson, I hope she pursue that filthy scum bag with all she got. I do believe that filthy mac-nasty Stan "Pampy" Barre will say and do anything at this time. After all, he is such a pathetic and sad creature who knows he is heading to the Federal Pen.

Don't Trust Stan "Pampy" Barre Without Other Evidence

Contrary to what others may think, I wholeheartedly agree with Una Anderson's statement. It is irresponsible of the Times Picayune to run this story. Why would anyone take the word of Slimy Mac-P (aka Stan "Pampy" Barre). The feds should take a closer look at his family members if they want to really get the truth. Find out how he laundered the money. That would be an interesting story for the Times Picayune. I am not willing to conclude that Una Anderson is guilty of bribery. There would have to be hard core evidence against Mrs. Anderson for me to attack her. I am not willing to just accept the word of that filthy piece of trash known as Stan "Pampy" Barre (aka Slimy Mac-P)

With a clutch of supporters at her back, Orleans Parish School Board member Una Anderson angrily denied allegations that she and her husband accepted a bribe six years ago in exchange for helping steer a contract to two local garbage haulers.

Anderson called a news conference on Friday, after the Times-Picayune reported that former restaurateur and convicted felon Stan "Pampy" Barre told federal investigators that he delivered a bribe to Anderson through her husband, local banker Dave Anderson.

Jimmie Woods and Alvin Richard, the respective owners of Metro Disposal Inc. and Richard's Disposal Inc., the two trash-hauling companies that got the work, have said through their attorneys that no bribes were paid to anyone.

Una Anderson claimed that Barre made the allegation in an attempt to ingratiate himself with prosecutors and win some clemency when he is sentenced in January on fraud charges stemming from a crooked City Hall energy deal. Without a letter from the government attesting to his cooperation, he faces roughly nine years in prison.

"I am outraged that blatant lies by a convicted felon could be used to smear my long-standing record and reputation of integrity," Anderson said, her voice quaking as she read from prepared remarks.

She continued later, "I have never accepted anything from Stan Barre, and I certainly have never accepted a bribe, nor has my husband, from his wretched hands or anyone else's."

Anderson faces a runoff election in two weeks for the House District 95 seat, which represents Hollygrove, Carrollton and the Uptown university area. She said Friday that she intended to remain in the race against Walker Hines, a recent college graduate and the son of prominent attorney Bill Hines.

Among the crowd of supporters Anderson assembled for the news conference were three opponents she and Hines defeated in the primary election last month: Percy Marchand, John Parker and Marc Napoleon. All are Democrats.

"I am committed to continuing my campaign. I am committed to public service," Anderson said. "The people I serve and those who know me best understand that this is nothing more than an act of desperation by Stan Barre."

Throughout her speech, Anderson referred to the former restaurateur by his formal name, rather than by Pampy, his widely used familiar name. She said she knows him from political gatherings, but they are not friends. At various points, she called him a liar, a coward and a cheat.

"As an elected official, I can imagine no worse attack on my good name, sterling reputation and strong character than to be accused of taking a bribe," Anderson said. "It is a malicious attack that cannot and will not stand."

Her husband stood at her side during the news conference, looking ashen, and told reporters that the allegations had been "devastating" for the couple. He also revealed that Una Anderson is pregnant with a girl.

Anderson, 41, assailed the Times-Picayune for making the federal probe public. She called the publication of the story "irresponsible" and likened herself to Annie Oakley, the sharpshooter of "Annie Get Your Gun" fame who fought back against ugly tabloid allegations that were published about her during the last century.

She acknowledged that federal agents have interviewed her three times in recent months, but she claimed the agents have used her as a "trusted and reliable source" as they peered into possible misdeeds by other school board members. She confirmed that they asked her about the garbage contract during their third visit.

Anderson said the newspaper story failed to discriminate between the "facts," that federal investigators had interviewed her about Barre's allegations, and the "truth," that she had done nothing wrong.

"I have, without fail, been an honest, open source to fight corruption, and I will not -- I will not -- allow a corrupt, connected convict like Stan Barre to sully my spotless seven-year public career," she said.

Increase in Public Corruption Cases in New Orleans

The number of public corruption cases here has more than quintupled, sparked by a federal crackdown on post-Katrina wrongdoings and a billboard campaign urging residents to expose crooked politics and payoffs, the FBI said.

Federal statistics show that 171 people in the metropolitan area have been indicted on public corruption charges from 2003 through mid-September of this year, said Howard Schwartz, supervisory special agent for public corruption in the FBI's New Orleans' office. More than 80% were convicted or pleaded guilty to charges including bribery and fraud.

The upsurge in indictments is partly the result of corruption fueled by the enticement of billions of federal and state dollars flooding the region after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Schwartz said. Nationally, the number of pending public corruption cases has increased 49% since 2001.

Schwartz said the increased New Orleans numbers are mostly due to a bolstered federal crackdown, an aggressive public awareness campaign and more people offering tips on offenders.

The majority of those indicted were elected or appointed officials, ranging from police officers to a former school board president to city councilmen, Schwartz said.

Over the previous five years, 31 people were indicted in New Orleans corruption cases — meaning the figures have spiked 452%, Schwartz said.

The FBI crackdown is unprecedented in a region long plagued by corruption in public office and which for more than 50 years has had a citizens crime commission aimed at ferreting out political payoffs and shakedowns. Each year, local and federal prosecutors indict public officials, including police officers, teachers, judges and highway officials — but nothing compares to the past five years, said Ed Renwick, head of the Institute of Politics at Loyola University.

"There's never been that much time and energy into trying to do something about it," he said. "They're putting away a lot of people."

Some local officials said they hope the rest of the nation doesn't overreact to the news.

"I'm in complete agreement of ferreting out public corruption wherever possible," said J.P. Morrell, a state representative from New Orleans. "But I don't want to create an environment where all public officials are automatically perceived to be corrupt. … It's not a witch hunt yet, but I could see how it could turn into that."

The vast majority of public officials in Louisiana are law-abiding public servants, said James Bernazzani, the FBI's special agent in charge in New Orleans, but a handful are involved in a corruption culture that has deep roots in the region.

The FBI office here has launched a public awareness campaign that includes radio announcements and town hall meetings to coax more whistle-blowers and warn public officials not to break the law, Bernazzani said. Investigators receive five to 25 tips a week.

The most publicized bust has been the arrest in August of Oliver Thomas, a popular city councilman. Thomas pleaded guilty to accepting nearly $20,000 in bribes from a city hall vendor.

Bernazzani promised more to follow. "We have some ongoing investigations, as we speak," he said. "Once they come up, they'll rock the city again."

Will Public corruption Ever End In New Orleans?

Public corruption has plagued the New Orleans region for more than two centuries, spanning back to 18th-century French and Spanish rule, said Ed Renwick, head of the Institute of Politics at Loyola University. Back then, the monarchy-appointed governor held all the power and often indulged in corruption and cronyism, he said.

The strong-governor system carried over into the modern era, most notably during the tenure of Huey Long, Louisiana's governor from 1928 to 1932, who consolidated near-absolute power into the position. Kickbacks became part of doing business, Renwick said.

Federal agents today are trying to break up the corruption mentality. Besides radio ads, the FBI has been meeting with business leaders and civic groups. The bureau's New Orleans office receives five to 25 tips a week.

Bernazzani said he has recruited an array of informants. "I want every corrupt public official to think that the person they're engaging could be working for the FBI," he said.

Changing the image of New Orleans as a place where corruption is common is key to drawing new businesses and fueling the area's recovery, said Barbara Johnson, of Greater New Orleans, Inc., which tries to attract business to the area.

"The more we can show as a region that we have a game plan to address and combat (corruption), the more competitive we become in attracting investments," she said.

Just weeks after Katrina, federal officials brought the country's first post-storm public corruption indictment against Joseph Impastato, a St. Tammany Parish councilman accused of taking kickbacks in exchange for steering contracts for debris removal. Impastato has maintained he is innocent of the extortion, conspiracy and money laundering charges against him.

A few months later, Andrew Rose and Loyd Holliman, two Federal Emergency Management Agency employees, were indicted on charges that they solicited bribes while managing a FEMA base camp near New Orleans, according to federal records. They pleaded guilty and were sentenced in August to 21 months in federal prison.

The most surprising case came in August, when Oliver Thomas, a popular city councilman, pleaded guilty to accepting nearly $20,000 in bribes from a city hall vendor. Thomas' case, more than any other, shook the walls at city hall, City Councilwoman Shelley Midura said.

"There's a resignation now that we're going to have to do something to address" corruption, she said.

Last year, the New Orleans council unanimously voted to establish the office of inspector general, a first in the city's 289-year history.

Robert Cerasoli, a former inspector general for the state of Massachusetts who has a long résumé of fighting waste and corruption, was recruited this summer for the position. Cerasoli stunned city officials by not taking a city car, opting instead to use his personal car, and moving into a small, loaned office on the third floor of Loyola University's Monroe Library.

Unlike the FBI, which investigates individuals, Cerasoli said his job will be to examine the system to see where changes can be made to prevent corruption. He said his first task will be to study the city charter and its many agencies, commissions and quasi-governmental bodies, looking for conflicts of interest. "I'm certainly going to find corruption along the way," he said.

Though hired by the city, Cerasoli said it is still not known whether the city will block access to records and files or give him the money and access needed to do his job. The City Council is expected to announce his budget Nov. 1.

"This is going to go down nice, or it's going to go down nasty," he said. "If they back me into a corner, I'm going to be very aggressive … I'm not going away."

A New Orleans native, Letten said he witnessed how corruption over the past decades drove many from the city. But following Katrina, he's noticed a willingness from people to come forward and call out corrupt officials, he said.

"I don't know that Louisiana or New Orleans is measurably more corrupt than other places," Letten said. "I do believe that as a culture we've been exceedingly tolerant of it."

Should We Stand by an Accept Discrimination in Louisiana

Rev. Jackson seeks Congressional probe into CCC bridge blockade
Posted by West Bank bureau November 02, 2007 11:42AM

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is seeking a Congressional hearing on the police blockade that kept evacuees fleeing New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina from crossing the Crescent City Connection.

Jackson's call came one day after an Orleans Parish grand jury refused to indict a Gretna police officer for firing a shotgun in the air as evacuees attempted to cross. Gretna police along with deputies from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and Crescent City Connection police officers decided to close the bridge Sept. 1, 2005 amid the chaos in New Orleans and a fire that looters set at Oakwood Center in Terrytown.

The grand jury's action Wednesday essentially ended the criminal case in New Orleans.

On Thursday, Jackson, founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, said that federal funding to Louisiana should be stopped "until officials can ensure freedom of movement.''

"The Crescent City Connection is a state bridge and was built with federal funds,'' Jackson said. "The Gretna Police Department did not have the authority to barricade the bridge and prevent citizens from seeking safe ground.''

Gretna officials have said they stand by their decision to close the bridge, citing the lack of resources on the West Bank and the mall fire.

Una Anderson Denies Bribery Allegations

STAFF PHOTO BY MICHAEL DEMOCKER: Flanked by supporters, including Jimmy Farenholtz, left, Una and Dave Anderson address the bribery allegations leveled against her by Stan "Pampy" Barre.

At a Friday afternoon press conference, Orleans Parish School Board member Una Anderson angrily denied that she and her husband had accepted a bribe six years ago in exchange for steering a trash disposal contract to two local garbage haulers.

Anderson called the news conference in response to a Times-Picayune story that revealed federal investigators are looking into an allegation about the bribe, which were made by former restaurateur and convicted felon Stan "Pampy" Barre.

She claimed that Barre, who is scheduled to be sentenced in January, was "using everything in his bag of dirty tricks" to ingratiate himself with prosecutors in hopes of winning a lighter sentence.

"I am outraged that desperate words from a convicted felon could be used to smear my longstanding reputation of integrity," Anderson said, her voice quaking as she read from prepared remarks.

Anderson also said she plans to remain in the race for the District 95 state House seat against Walker Hines, the son of prominent lawyer Bill Hines. The district includes Hollygrove, most of Carrollton and the Uptown university area.

She appeared alongside her husband, Dave Anderson, when the couple revealed Una Anderson is pregnant with a girl.

Barre told investigators that he delivered the bribe to Anderson through her husband.

"As an elected official, I can imagine no worse attack on my good name, sterling reputation and strong character than to be accused of taking a bribe," she said.

Cervical Cancer Survivors Prone to Other Cancers

Women who survive cervical cancer are at increased risk for developing other cancers decades later, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The increased cancer risk is primarily seen in women who were treated with radiation therapy and involves organs that lie near the cervix.

"Previous studies have indicated that the risk of second cancers is increased among cervical cancer survivors, but overall and (body) site-specific risks among very long-term survivors were unclear," Dr. Anil K. Chaturvedi, from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues note.

The findings are based on an analysis of data for 104,760 cervical cancer survivors drawn from several Scandinavian countries and the U.S. The researchers calculated the rate of second cancers over more than 40 years of follow-up.

On the overall analysis, the survivor group was 30 percent more likely to develop a cancer than were women in the general population. Further analysis showed that the rates of human papillomavirus (HPV)- and smoking-related cancers were elevated in survivors who had radiotherapy and those who did not.

Survivors treated with radiotherapy had an elevated risk for cancers in close proximity to the cervix, including cancers of the colon, rectum, anus, bladder, ovaries and genitals. By contrast, no increased risk for these cancers was seen in survivors who did not receive radiotherapy.

The 40-year cumulative rate of a second cancer was higher for survivors diagnosed with cervical cancer before rather than after they were 50 years old: 22.2 vs. 16.4 percent, respectively.

"The most important finding is that even 40 years after a diagnosis of cervical cancer, survivors remain at increased risk of second cancers. These results are consistent with previous studies that showed increased second cancer risks beyond 30 years of follow-up, but that did not have sufficient data on time periods beyond 30 years," Chaturvedi told Reuters Health.

"The increased second cancer risk among cervical cancer survivors underscores the need for screening or regular medical surveillance," he emphasized.

SOURCE: Journal of the National Cancer Institute, November 7, 2007.

Can We Believe What Slimy Mac-P Says?

Slimy Mac-P is up to his old tricks again. Is it possible that he could be lying to save his own skin.

Eight Step Plan To Avoiding Cancer

The American Institute for Cancer Research has released these eight guidelines for avoiding cancer. The last six are eating related:

1. Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight
2. Be physically active as part of everyday life
3. Limit consumption of "energy-dense foods," foods that are high in calories, fat and sugar. Avoid sugary drinks.
4. Eat mostly foods of plant origin, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans
5. Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat
6. Limit alcoholic drinks to one per day for women, two per day for men
7. Limit consumption of salt. Avoid moldy grains or legumes
8. Aim to meet nutritional needs through diet alone, without dietary supplement
End of Story

Five Easy Ways To Go Organic

Switching to organic is tough for many families who don’t want to pay higher prices or give up their favorite foods. But by choosing organic versions of just a few foods that you eat often, you can increase the percentage of organic food in your diet without big changes to your shopping cart or your spending.

The key is to be strategic in your organic purchases. Opting for organic produce, for instance, doesn’t necessarily have a big impact, depending on what you eat. According to the Environmental Working Group, commercially-farmed fruits and vegetables vary in their levels of pesticide residue. Some vegetables, like broccoli, asparagus and onions, as well as foods with peels, such as avocados, bananas and oranges, have relatively low levels compared to other fruits and vegetables.

So how do you make your organic choices count? Pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, whose new book “Raising Baby Green” explains how to raise a child in an environmentally-friendly way, has identified a few “strategic” organic foods that he says can make the biggest impact on the family diet.

1. Milk: “When you choose a glass of conventional milk, you are buying into a whole chemical system of agriculture,'’ says Dr. Greene. People who switch to organic milk typically do so because they are concerned about the antibiotics, artificial hormones and pesticides used in the commercial dairy industry. One recent United States Department of Agriculture survey found certain pesticides in about 30 percent of conventional milk samples and low levels in only one organic sample. The level is relatively low compared to some other foods, but many kids consume milk in large quantities.

2. Potatoes: Potatoes are a staple of the American diet — one survey found they account for 30 percent of our overall vegetable consumption. A simple switch to organic potatoes has the potential to have a big impact because commercially-farmed potatoes are some of the most pesticide-contaminated vegetables. A 2006 U.S.D.A. test found 81 percent of potatoes tested still contained pesticides after being washed and peeled, and the potato has one of the the highest pesticide contents of 43 fruits and vegetables tested, according to the Environmental Working Group.
Go organic with kid favorites like peanut butter. )

3. Peanut butter: More acres are devoted to growing peanuts than any other fruits, vegetable or nut, according to the U.S.D.A. More than 99 percent of peanut farms use conventional farming practices, including the use of fungicide to treat mold, a common problem in peanut crops. Given that some kids eat peanut butter almost every day, this seems like a simple and practical switch. Commercial food firms now offer organic brands in the regular grocery store, but my daughter loves to go to the health food store and grind her own peanut butter.

4. Ketchup: For some families, ketchup accounts for a large part of the household vegetable intake. About 75 percent of tomato consumption is in the form of processed tomatoes, including juice, tomato paste and ketchup. Notably, recent research has shown organic ketchup has about double the antioxidants of conventional ketchup.
Organic apples are readily available.

5. Apples: Apples are the second most commonly eaten fresh fruit, after bananas, and they are also used in the second most popular juice, after oranges, according to Dr. Greene. But apples are also one of the most pesticide-contaminated fruits and vegetables. The good news is that organic apples are easy to find in regular grocery stores.

For a complete list of Dr. Greene’s strategic organic choices, visit Organic Rx on his website.

Slimy "P"- King of the Trash Barrels

Slimy P will soon be going to the big house. He thought he was king, however he is nothing but an insignificant munkin on the road to getting his just desserts. Slimy P lived a life of fakeness. He built his fortune on stolen money. Now he will finally pay for some of his misdeeds.

Slimy "P" Barre, You Can't Run A Restaurant From Prison

Barbie 'Barb' Barre Is Losing Her Hubby


Poor bubble eyed 'Slimy P'. He is so delusional. You cannot run a restaurant, from the federal pen, 'Slimy P'. 'Barbie (Barb)' should be happy you are going away. No more beatings for her. 'Barbie (Barb)' Barre; you should be rejoicing right now instead of crying.

Residential Burglary and "The Pamp"

The prostitute, the "Pamp" and the two monkey-faced cousins went on their burglary spree throughout Washington State. The "Pamp" has a serious drug problem. He has to communicate with his children through the social networking site, Myspace. Poor delusional "Pamp' spent so much of his time watching his father cheat on his mother. No wonder he is so messed up. He has a very pitiful life. If his mother wasn't so neglectful when he was a child, she would have seen to it that he received the best psychological help possible. Poor woman: So hung up on following her "money laundering" husband around.

Elliot Would Go After "The Pamp" With All He Got

We need more Elliots. There would be fewer "Pamps" if there was more Elliots. The feds should look long and hard and dig under ever rock to see what "The Pamp" is really hiding. Although the statute of limitations would void pass crimes, check to see what he did for Markey-Mark's father during his administration. I am sure that would be a blockbuster. He know what Markey-Mark's father did before he died.

The Scales of Justice Tipped in "The Pamp's" Favor

The 'Pamp' was lucky when the scales of justice tipped in his favor. The juice, from the prostitute's nectar must have been his lucky charm when he took a deep swallow from her hairy well. Too bad the basement type Paper Chasin recording did not provide any funds. Poor Monica the Reese will not be able to support the "bastard" son.

Dina K. Does Chocolate

Dina K. does chocolate is a worldwide phenomenom on the social networking site, Myspace. Dina K. does chocolate is well known for her fat flare and loud groans. Dina K. does chocolate has a plastic looking face and skiddle looking lips that transforms her into a desperado. Dina K. does chocolate spent her $1,000 on The Pamp for some groans. Dina K. does chocolate will now become a written celebrity.

Tia Is Just A Dog

Can a dog make up for the love you failed to give your child before she was murdered? The answer is certainly not. The father should have shown the child unconditional love during the child's lifetime. Holding on to one-eye Tia and treating her like a princess does not make up for the lack of attention. A noble gesture to take care of one's murdered child's dog, but an extravagant display of spoiling the dog does not relieve a father from the neglect of the murdered child. Tia is just a dog.

How the New Orleans' Former Grass Cutter Saved The Sumner, Washington Prostitute

Prostitutes deserved to be saved from the streets. It was an amazing event, in Sumner, Washington, when the prostitute met her prince from New Orleans. The prince, from New Orleans, was a Hurricane Katrina evacuee on a mission. That mission was self-destruction. The prince from New Orleans decided to abandon his grass cutting career and flee to FederalWay, Washington where he met the prostitute from Sumner, Washington. Now you see, his family warned him about the prostitute but he did not listen. He and the prostitute decided to go on a crime spree. A crime spree was a natural event for the former grass cutting prince from New Orleans. He always went on crime sprees. Sumner, Washington was different. The police finally caught up with him. Now you see, the cops got the prostitute to turn on him. When the police caught the Sumner, Washington prostitute, the truth finally unfolded.

Myspace: Friend or Foe

I feel sorry for some of the young women on the social networking site Myspace. There is one in particular who comes to mind. Let's call her Jennifer. She met a 41 year old unemployed man on Myspace who took complete advantage of her. He got her involved in underage drinking and later she was instrumental in posting his bail for an outstanding burglary charge. I hope she raises her self-esteem and stay away from losers.