STEM CELL RESEARCH-CLONING AND HEALTHCARE ISSUES:

HIV Infection Continues To Rise Within Communities Of Color!

2009-10-08T11:19:00.001-07:00

October 08-2009:

HIV Infection Continues To Rise Within Communities Of Color!

It was former president Ronald Reagon that started A President's Commission that specified how Federal Dollars will be disbursed to states with HIV infected populations. This proviso was absolutely required, so states enacted laws to penalize HIV infected people, in order to qualify for Federal dollars.

Several States have differing laws that penalize HIV infected people who knowingly or un-knowingly infect someone with the virus.

* In Missouri, an HIV infected person cannot marry someone who is not. And an HIV infected person can be charged and sentenced to death, for infecting another person with HIV (knowingly or un-knowingly).

* In other states, HIV infected persons can be charged with a misdemeanor for infecting another person from just kissing. That too is considered a crime.

HIV Spread Within Communities Of Color:

* Currently, self-identified heterosexual Latino men and Black men have the highest rate of HIV infection within the USA.

* Most Latinos and Black men indulge in careless sexual acts, despite the known consequences of this behavior.

* Some use the excuse of drug addiction for this behavior.

* Others blame lack of knowledge as an excuse. Others blame economic woes, lack or employment, thus leading to prostituting themselves to earn money.

* Others take for granted the reality that with current HIV medications, and adherence to the prescriptions, they are more likely to live a long time, and a reasonably healthy lifestyle.

So they have become complacent, and irresponsible in their casual sexual encounters.

Therefore, I say for those who Chose to be careless and irresponsible. Leave them to their own devices. For those who seek help, help them as much as possible, and encourage them to maintain the HIV regimen, seek help when needed, and stay away from social influences, that may cause them to fall victim to any behavior that is harmful to a healthy life style.

For those who CHOSE NOT TO BE RESPONSIBLE PERIOD. I Say LET THEM DIE!

Derryck S. Griffith.
NYC.

The Concept Of Tax Havens Explained:

2009-08-22T14:19:00.000-07:00

August 22-2009:

The Concept Of Tax Havens Explained!

As I see it, finding a Bank somewhere globally that is willing to accept large sums of money, without questioning the depositor abut the following;

* How did he/she acquire this large sum of money in his/her possession?

* Is he/she evading his/her country's Tax Laws or requirement and submission of tax returns?

* And his/her reason for choosing this banking institution for making his/her deposits.

The Banks Responsibilities:

Most banks that deal with foreign clients with large sums of deposits, aught to have rules pertaining to such transactions. And both parties

MUST agree to abide by these rules and regulations also.

However, in the current quest to deal with Global Tax Evasion and Transparency for Banks, it is incumbent upon banks to do the following.

* When asked by a foreign country's authorities to submit upon request, and in reasonable time, the bank account deposits and saving of a certain client. That bank MUST comply with that request, or face litigation for non-compliance.

* No bank is expected to surrender any information to any foreign or local government authority, that is not related specifically to Tax Evasion concerns of that client. And such request MUST comply with certain pre-established rules for providing such information about any client of any banking institution.

* Furthermore, any foreigner could still deposit or bank large sums of money abroad, because in many cases it could be a lucrative investment for all concerned.

But any depositor who so choose to do banking globally, MUST acknowledge that he/she is expected to comply with any request concerning taxes, if that situation arises.

Derryck.
NYC.

Lengthy Drug Usage Leads to Mental & Psychological Illnesses!

2009-08-17T22:13:00.001-07:00

August 18-2009:

Lengthy Drug Usage Leads to Mental & Psychological Illnesses!

I have found personally, that taking or using prescription and non-prescription drugs continually, overtime leads to serious mental and psychological illness and hallucinations. This I found very compelling in myself, ever since I started using prescription drugs to control the spread of a blood bourne disease since 1994.

And I am now convinced that the spate of mental illness in the United States Of America, a culture that indulges in the general use of prescription and non-prescription drugs, is more inclined to be violent, aggressive, self-destructive, competitive, erratic, narcissistic, and emotionally unstable in times of crisis.

My Medical History:

I have never used any recreational drug like marihuana for more than an occasional joint, or a puff or two of a joint of marijuana, on rare occasions. I used or drank vodka or rum also, rarely, or occasionally. And smoked cigarettes occasionally for a few years in my younger years, but ceased completely all of the above in the year 1994, just after I started using prescription drugs, and was told by my doctor that recreational drug use of any kind is detrimental to my general health and well being.

Violent and Frightening Dreams:

I cannot recall having violent dreams while asleep in any general or consistent way. But now I do occasionally. And some of these dreams are so graphic, that I wake up immediately afterwards in ANGER, sometimes after kicking the wall next to my bed, in defense of some personal attack by someone in my dreams.

And this disturbs me greatly. My doctor also told me some time ago, when he prescribed some of these drugs, that they are known to affect individuals in that manner for a while.

Then I suddenly realized the underlying problem here. I believe that subliminally, drugs use (orally or intravenously), alters one's perception of life generally. It distorts reality to the point that you feel like a victim without control of things you would normally have control of. Your perception becomes jaded, and bitterness sometimes ensue. That is why I have found from observation, that many individuals who are chronic drug users (prescription and recreationally), get very verbally abusive, violent, bitter, and self destructive as they move closer to their demise.

HIV Medications Contribute To Mental Illness Too:

Yes, all HIV or H.A.R.T. prescribed medications contribute to these hallucinations or frightful dreams. And if you are using these medications for a number of years continually, you are more likely to suffer mental and psychological problems for sure. If you are in the field of Advocacy or provide services to people living with HIV & AIDS, Drug and Substance users, you would surely have observed these trends.

Some call it mental illness associated with the lack of meaningful employment, or gainful employment, or the loss or inability to work full time, because of the HIV virus infection, and all related issues pertaining to accessing services, housing, employment, and emotional support. And I say all of the above are factors that lead to mental and psychological illness. And it varies from person to person. It all depends on your genetic, psychological history.

Is Their Any Serious Research Being Done In this Regard?

I often wonder about the same thing. And I am not sure if any research was ever seriously done, the target group/s, and if such research is ever taken seriously enough, to warrant a Public Outcry by the HIV & AIDS infected communities, or Providers Of Services to these communities.

And if not, now is the time to do so, on an ongoing basis, and make the findings known to all of the above communities Online, and via the City, State, and Federal Authorities web sites, programs, and providers.

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.

The TRUTH About Health Care-Senior Citizens & The Terminally ILL:

2009-08-11T17:18:00.000-07:00

August 11-2009:

The TRUTH About Health Care-Senior Citizens & The Terminally ILL:

* FALSE: They say Obama's Health Care would be mandatory.

TRUE: Obama's Health Care would give everyone an OPTION to CHOOSE. The Private-Public Plan,
or None At All.

*FALSE: They say that Obama's Health Care will not cover everyone with pre-conditions.

TRUE: Obama's Health Care will allow anyone with or without a pre-condition to get or access any Health Care Plan of their choosing.

* FALSE: They say that Obama's Health Care will not let you chose your own doctor/Physician, regardless of your condition.

TRUE: Obama's Health Care Plan will allow you to KEEP your present plan, or if you decide to chose another plan, you can also choose your own or preferred doctor/physician.

Terminally Ill Patients:

FALSE: They say that the Obama Health Care Plan will let a doctor decide to terminate any patient he/she feels will not recover ever, and if kept under sedation or in constant limbo, will cost tax payers millions of dollars.

TRUE: The Obama Health Care Plan will (as is being done currently) has a provision for someone to make the decision to keep or terminate a patient's lifeline. If that patient is unable to mentally, or psychologically comprehend, his/her condition in a rational manner.

His/Her Relatives, Spouse, Doctor, or some other prior designated person (in consort), will be consented with, and will have the final say concerning any termination, relating to any mental illness.

Derryck.
NYC.

Barack Obama's Health Care Plan Explained!

2009-08-08T04:37:00.001-07:00

August 08-2009:

Barack Obama's Health Care Plan Explained!

As far as I understand, anyone who does not have Health Care, can have it under the Obama proposal.

* If you already have Health Care, and are satisfied with it. Then you can KEEP your health Care Plan. You don't have to change it period.

* The other OPTION is The Public One, which will allow anyone without Health Care already, to choose that Public Plan.

* It will give you the same benefits as the Private Plan does, under Obama's proposals.

The general concept of the plan is to ensure that ALL Americans have a viable and Reliable Health Care Plan, regardless of their employment or Un-employment status!

Derryck.
NYC.

Chimpanzees Or Gorillas-What Is The Difference?

2009-08-04T06:07:00.000-07:00

August 04-2009:

Chimpanzees Or Gorillas-What Is The Difference?

New HIV Strain Discovered in Woman:

If we assume that this finding is REAL and TRUE. Then the next question is.

* Did this new HIV transmission occur via Blood or Inhalation?

Because as far as I am aware, HIV is transmitted via Body Fluids, or HIV contaminated Blood Transfusions.

And if we could accept that this new HIV associated strain supposedly contracted by some Gorilla or Chimpanzee, then it had to be of a SEXUAL nature. And that leads to the speculation that some Male or Female may have had some sexual encounter with a Chimp or a Gorilla!

Until the SPECIFIC mode of transmission of this new HIV strain is determined. I refuse to accept this new finding or speculation/s.

Derryck S. Griffith
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.

http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/08/02/2348224

New HIV Strain Discovered:

Posted by kdawson on Monday August 03, @08:07AM
from the evolution-in-action dept.
reporter and barnyjr were among the readers alerting us to the discovery of a new strain of the

HIV virus, found in a woman from the west central African nation of Cameroon.
"It differs from the three known strains of human immunodeficiency virus and appears to be closely related to a form of simian virus recently discovered in wild gorillas, researchers report in Monday's edition of the journal Nature Medicine. ...

The most likely explanation for the new find is gorilla-to-human transmission, Plantier's team said. But... they cannot rule out the possibility that the new strain started in chimpanzees and moved into gorillas and then humans, or moved directly from chimpanzees to both gorillas and humans. ...

Researchers said it could be circulating unnoticed in Cameroon or elsewhere. The virus's rapid replication indicates that it is adapted to human cells, the researchers reported."
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The Public Option Health Care Provider & What Is Means!

2009-07-02T15:48:00.001-07:00

July 02-2009:

The Public Option Health Care Provider & What Is Means!

Hithero, most consumers sought a Health Care provider according to their financial means. Those who had the means got the best services, from the best Health Care Providers.

And those that could not afford the better ones had to settle for the sub standard providers, which did not provide for most of the needs, that most consumers wanted from their doctors/physicians.

How will the Public Option Work?

The Public Option gives those who do not have Health Care the option to have one.

It also allows consumers the CHOICE between the Established providers, and the Federally Subsidized Provider/Plans.

Both Health Care plans would be providing for the health Care needs of any American that wants it.

The only difference is that we would be getting to choose between the Public Option, and The Private Option.

If anyone does not want Healthcare for whatever reason, he/she has that option too also.

But the provision is there for all, if or when they so choose to get Health Care.

Derryck.
NYC.

Health Care Is Not Only Essential-It Is A MUST!

2009-06-23T17:03:00.001-07:00

June 23-2009:

Health Care Is Not Only Essential-It Is A MUST!

Dear Senator/Congressperson,

Can I depend on you to ardently advocate for, and support the president's Proposed Health Care Plan as I do?

Listed hereunder, are some points that I have outlined, which (to my mind), needs special attention.

* Ensure that SINGLE PAYER representation are at the table during these discussions.

* Ensure that all doctors in general practice are paid relatively equal, regardless of whether he/she is attending to a patient with Medicaid or Medicare insurance.

* Ensure that all patients have the option to choose their own preferred Hospital/Primary Care Physician.

* Ensure that all patients have access to Dental Care (fillings, extractions, cleaning/oral hygiene, and capping loose or missing fillings).

* Ensure that all patients have access to pain management, massage therapy, drug and substance abuse counseling, medication adherence counseling, and blood tests (including HIV Viral Load monitoring).

* Ensure access to maternity care, pre-natal care, post-natal care, pre-abortion counseling, and post abortion counseling.

* Ensure that all doctors accept all patients that are insured or not insured, as a humanitarian gesture, and not simply an emergency consultation, with a prescription issued that the patient cannot afford to fill.

FINALLY:

Health Care is not something that has to be considered, or encouraged.

Health Care is something that ALL societies in this modern era MUST provide for EVERY citizen!

Sincerely,

NEWS From My Perspective!

2009-05-03T05:29:00.000-07:00

May 03-2009:

The American TV Media Continues To Lie & Misinform People!

Over the years, the American television media has been misleading and deliberately lying to the American people and the world, whenever they report what they consider to be news.

Today, even after the CDC and the Federal government acknowledges that the current H1N1 Flu epidemic is not caused by SWINE, but by a virus with a strain hitherto unknown.

But the CNN-MSNBC and FOX news television, continues to mislead the American people and broadcast to the world, the same allegations, that has no Validity thus far.

Every Television Anchor has been referring to this epidemic as the Swine flu, knowing fully well that they are misleading their viewers.

This is how the former Soviet Union, now (Russia), former Yugoslavia, and Czechoslovakia, now (The Czech Republic), and Cuba, uses the media to misinform the masses.

And the US media is also doing so, under the premise of Freedom Of The Press and Media, or Free Speech.

This medium is no different from those that I sighted above, in any way, shape, or form!

Derryck.
NYC.

NEWS From My Perspective!

2009-04-30T15:02:00.001-07:00

April 30-2009:

Jordan Destroys Their Non Halal Beef!

Yes, the Egyptian government authorized the killing of thousands of pigs, for fear that they may be contaminated with the H1N1 virus. Even though the WHO, or (World Health Organization) has specifically stated that there is no scientific evidence found so far, to validate the fear or claim that this flu virus came from pigs.

This irrational, insensitive, and aggressive act of killing the food of Non-Moslems within that society, just goes to show how the Egyptian government has little or no regard for Non-Moslem segments within it's midst.

And I wonder if cows, were the alleged culprits of this flu virus, if the Egyptian government would have ordered the mass killing of all cows?

I shudder to think just how other Islamic countries will behave in the light of this precedent now established by Egypt, when the H1N1 virus starts to appear on their shores?

Derryck.
NYC.

The Current Swine Flu Virus!

2009-04-28T15:32:00.000-07:00

April 28-2009:

The Current Swine Flu Virus!

As far as I understand, a new outbreak of Flu, called Swine Flu, was discovered in Mexico. So far, healthy young people seem to be the victims of this epidemic, and the reason/s are still to be determined by the CDC.

They have also been a few cases of suspected Swine Flu infected individuals in New York, which has probable cause for the suspicion that this may ultimately be categorized as a pandemic flu virus.

However, you cannot contract this flu from eating PORK.

And as an airborne virus, the natural way of infection is via the nostrils via inhalation, or contaminated surfaces or places that someone may have sneezed or coughed, and sputum droplets would have landed there from their nose or mouth.

So please observe some basic precautions now that this virus is on the move, by following these precautions.

* Never sneeze or cough with your mouth open.

* If you feel bodily pain, accompanied with a fever, consult your Local Medical Center or Hospital.

There are known medications that will be administered if necessary. But do not allow a severe cough or fever to go un-treated, because it may be something serious.

Wearing A Mask?

Anyone wearing a mask for fear of contracting the Swine Flu Virus, is a FOOL.

Masks are only recommended when someone is ALREADY infected.

Such recommendations are prescribed to people infected with a SEVERE type of Pneumonia, Flu, and Tuberculosis.

So do not allow the IDIOTS in the local media, any group, or public official to coerce you into wearing any mask, for fear of contracting the Swine Flu virus!

Blame It On Mexico!

There is some speculation in the local television media, that the Swine Flu virus originated in Mexico. This I presume is because that country has the highest deaths related to it, and has more infected people per capita, that any other country so far.

But I caution everyone not to allow this kind of speculation to get out of control, before any validation is found to substantiate that claim.

Remember when HIV/AIDS was first discovered in the 1980's in the USA.

Shortly thereafter, fingers started pointing to Africa, and the Baboons there as the source!

Derryck.
NYC.

SWINE FLY VIRUS EMERGENCY ALERT:

2009-04-25T14:45:00.000-07:00

April 25-2009:

SWINE FLU VIRUS EMERGENCY ALERT!

As far as I understand, a new outbreak of Flu, called Swine Flu, was discovered in Mexico. So far, healthy young people seem to be the victims of this epidemic, and the reason/s are still to be determined by the CDC.

They have also been a few cases of suspected Swine Flu infected individuals in New York, which has probable cause for the suspicion that this may ultimately be categorized as a pandemic flu virus.

However, you cannot contract this flu from eating PORK.

And as an airborne virus, the natural way of infection is via the nostrils via inhalation, or contaminated surfaces or places that someone may have sneezed or coughed, and sputum droplets would have landed there from their nose or mouth.

So please observe some basic precautions now that this virus is on the move, by following these precautions.

* Never sneeze or cough with your mouth open.

* If you feel bodily pain, accompanied with a fever, consult your Local Medical Center or Hospital.

There are known medications that will be administered if necessary. But do not allow a severe cough or fever to go un-treated, because it may be something serious.

Derryck.
NYC.

N.I.C.E. Drug Prescription Overseers In Britain Said No To Cancer Patient!

2009-03-15T16:19:00.000-07:00

March 14-2009:

N.I.C.E. Drug Prescription Overseers In Britain Said NO To Cancer Patient!

I watched a presentation or expose of an individual male cancer patient, who is terminally ill with cancer. But the above organization has refused to allow him to access medication, even when he has already been a contributor to the Social Security/National Insurance Authority all his working life.

Now he is two years in retirement, and is refused a much needed medication (to help him live) the remaining part of his physical life. But the above N.I.C.E. authorities have refused his claim, on the grounds that it would be useless and costly to do so, if he will eventually die anyway.

So what about HIV and AIDS patients? Are these people placed in this category too?

Even though (the world community at large) knows, that with the proper prescribed medications, and adherence to taking them as per prescription, prolongs the individual's life. And giving him or her a second chance to make something of his or her life, even though fatally infected with the HIV virus.

I am deeply concerned about this position taken by the N.I.C.E organization, and wonder if the priority is to save lives, or not save those that doctors say will die soon, or may surely die, regardless of whatever drug is prescribed.

If this is the attitude of the N.I.C.E. organization, then they should make it quite clear to the entire nation and their subscribers or clients, this unfortunate FACT.

Derryck S. Griffith
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.
New York City.

What Is A Pre-existing Condition?

2009-03-11T06:11:00.000-07:00

March 11-2009:

What Is A Pre-existing Condition?

A pre-existing condition simply means the following:

* If someone intends to seek personal insurance for his/her health, he/she may be asked to declare any of the following ailments or health conditions prior to the moment he/she wants to be insured.

These ailments can be Diabetes, Heart failure, HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Aneurism, Brain tumor, Prostate cancer, Cancer in general, Alzheimer, Parkinson disease, etc.

Almost every known malady to humans can debar anyone from being insured.

Insurance companies always justify their position by saying, the risks to insure persons with any of the above prior conditions are very severe indeed!

And those companies that allow it may require that the insured, pay enormous premiums in order to qualify.

That is why president Obama is trying to outlaw this pre-condition element, that would prevent any American from getting health insurance coverage period!

Derryck.
NYC.

President Obama Lifts The Ban On Stem Cell Research Funding!

2009-03-09T09:27:00.000-07:00

March 09-2009:

Why Would Anyone Want To Prohibit The Research On Stem Cell Technology?

Embryonic Stem Cells are not human beings. They are the potential for a human to be developed. So why do some people feel that to use stem cells for scientific research, would be the killing of human life.

How ignorant could anyone be to hold this mis-informed view!

If we had put science on hold for moral and religious beliefs, Penicillin would not have been administered for syphilis, and the other related STD's that it has cured from the human organism for decades, since it's discovery.

As we speak, several nations are doing the same research in order to attain the knowledge that leads to cures for Parkinsons disease, cancer, and other dire diseases. And if we here in the USA continues to be repulsed by this study. Then rest assured, that if and when these cures become a reality, America will find itself purchasing the medications for our own domestic patients, at the tax payers expense.

So before anyone shouts never, never, we MUST stop and do some REAL and Objective thinking about this matter!

Derryck.
NYC.

PS: Incidentally, president Obama has lifted or repealed the ban that George W. Bush enacted, effective from today!

Americans Thrive On Demonizing Their Own People!

2009-02-15T08:07:00.000-08:00

February 15-3009:

Americans Thrive On Demonizing Their Own People!

Today, I watched a discussion among some CNN anchors about the woman who produced eight new borns recently. Some said it was wrong of her to do so, when she already have six other children, some of whom are on welfare.

Others said that this woman was a victim of our local media, and their promoting the large families syndrome historically.

While another said that when the media discovered that this woman had no secure or adequate means to support or care for these children. And even her mother who formerly took care of the six she already had, that she will no longer be available to assist in the care and upbringing of the eight new arrivals.

And that her daughter is irresponsible and probably has mental or narcissistic issues.

All of the above may be true in part or totally, but it still asks the question. WHY would anyone want eight more children added to six they already have. When that person is not wealthy, or cannot provide adequately for any of them?

And if the alleged mother is receiving welfare assistance for one or more of the six she already have. Then it stands to reason, that she may have intended this new input to add or increase her welfare assistance largess.

Personally, I believe that any woman who chose to have or not to have children, has that sole right or choice under the US Constitution. And must not be made to feel that she is doing something harmful to herself and society at large.

I also believe that if her physician upon consultation with her, and her intent to increase the family from six to eight. He may have known if it was harmful to her physiologically. And I would hope that he (the physician), would have inquired from her about her ability to provide for these new arrivals after childbirth. And would have given her (if asked or not), some advice on these concerns too.

But in the final analysis, this woman has to take care of these children adequately, to ensure that the Department Of Child Welfare does not take them away from her for adoption. Because that would be truly traumatic to her, and those unfortunate children eventually.

Derryck.
NYC.

Can We Afford National Health Care?

2008-12-14T11:38:00.000-08:00

December 14-2008:

Can We Afford National Health Care?

This is an ironic question that is asked by the general commonweal, and the local TV media. And people from all persuasions have differing views about this question.

But NO ONE seems to mind the US spending one trillion dollars in Iraq per month, and this does not account for the millions being paid for the Afghanistan scenario.

So I wonder what is more important to the American people.

* Are the American people more supportive of spending billions to kill fellow humans on a daily basis.

* Or will they support a National Health Care Bill, that in the long term, will allow all Americans to have full access to Medical Coverage/Services for all ailments, with the best care their is.

Regardless of their individual incomes!

Derryck.
NYC

Death Is Death Regardless Of The Cause!

2008-10-17T17:55:00.000-07:00

Death Is Death Regardless Of The Cause:

Since HIV was discovered,
Thousands have died from immunity
breakdown, or the body's inability,
To fight back any virus that would do it harm.

HIV was able to wreck men, women,
children, grandmothers, and grand fathers,
No one was spared from this disease
as far as I know,

After coming into contact with this devil.
The fear, hate, consternation,
social stigma, and castration,
This virus brought upon us all,
will always bother those who are infected with HIV,
for as long as this virus is still around.

Some people are so afraid,
they are afraid to have sex of any kind.
Marriages are breaking up,
because one partner is too scared even to kiss,
much less have sexual intercourse.

Anytime you meet someone socially,
and try to get too close
or try to have some of that which we all love!

The fear that he or she will refuse you,
because he or she is afraid of HIV & AIDS.

Some even confuse the two categories,
and see both as one thing!
Some don't care which is which, as long as it is HIV associated.
Negative and positive status means little or nothing to either one,
because it takes only one instance of sexual activity to change one's status.

And not having sex of any kind,
is contradictory to human nature and human procreation.
Sex for pleasure or sex for love,
or sex for children,
is something that every individual have to consider
whenever he or she gets sexually intimate for most of us humans now.

And I wonder how long can we operate under this umbrella of fear,
before we eventually decide to throw all caution to the wind!

Derryck.
NYC.

My National Health Care Plan For America:

2008-01-28T17:13:00.000-08:00

January 28-2008:

My National Health Care Plan For America!

Universal Health Care Sanctioned by The Feds & Subsidized by the States And Employers Alike:

* We need a National Health Care Plan which will guarantee coverage by the Feds, The States,, and the Private sectors/employers.

* Each entity MUST provide a percentage of coverage for every employed American, with certain stipulations that the Feds must make, regarding the percentage amount that the Feds the State, & The Private Sector/Employers, and the Employed person will pay, from the first pay wage or income that he or she earns.

* The percentage contributed by the employee must be based upon his or her gross wages or salary.

* And the percentage amount that the States and Feds will contribute must also be statutorily regulated.

* With this trilateral coverage or guarantee in place, all working people will be able to access medical care nationally.

* Also provisions must be legislated for coverage of every illness, hospitalization if necessary for any ailment (if required), prescription drugs coverage for all medicines, and (limited co-pay arrangements) for certain categories that earn incomes below a certain ceiling.

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.
NYC.

America's Problem With Obesity:

2007-12-03T16:14:00.001-08:00

December 03-2007:

WORD-UP:

Most Americans Will Never Be Able To Maintain A Healthy Diet!
Most Americans or those who have emigrated here from abroad, and have inculcated the cultural attitudes of most Americans. Will never be able to maintain a healthy diet, practice proper nutritional habits, or maintain the weight that is in keeping with their individual height and metabolism, for the following reasons:

* Most Americans cannot cook or prepare a proper meal at home.

* Most Americans depend upon others to cook, prepare, deliver, and cater to their daily food intake.

* Most Americans are culturally oriented to feel that eating out at restaurants, diners, takeouts, and delis, are the easiest way to get a quick meal, or to obtain a meal that they prefer, desire, or cannot prepare themselves.

* Thousands of Americans are unable to maintain a proper or healthy diet because of poverty, ignorance of proper nutrition, or was never taught proper nutrition and the importance of it for maintaining good health, and longevity.

* Millions of Americans below the poverty line, earning less than ($16,000.00) dollars per year, depends on food pantries, food stamps, and other means to eat on a daily basis. These people will never be able to eat healthy, maintain proper nutritional habits, or afford to cook nutritional foods regularly, or continually.

Therefore, all or most of the above factors influences the types of food or meals that most Americans eat daily, and influences the inability to maintain a steady weight, or keep from becoming Fat, Obese, or Overweight period!

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.
http://my.opera.com/BringBaka/

UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE Is A NECESSITY FOR THE USA:

2007-06-30T19:47:00.000-07:00

June 30-2007:
http://journals.aol.com/ecmimbari/MIMBARISVIEWPOINT/

Universal Healthcare Is A NECESSITY For The USA:

This is the only country (The USA), among the developed countries around the world that does not have a National Health Care System. That ensures all Americans can access Health Care, regardless of whether they are employed or un-employed, without having to worry about affordability.

A system that subsidizes all Americans that need help in times of need, to access relevant care, pay for medications, and hospitalization. With such a system in place, doctors would not have to worry about being sued because of insufficient medical attention. Or in-appropriate prescription for medication that does not help patients to recover fully.

Patients will no longer feel that they are too poor to visit the doctor, for fear that they will not be able to afford the prescriptions. Dentists will not turn away patients because they only have Medicaid, or some supplementary medical insurance that does not provide for some medications beyond a prescribed ceiling.

And the assurance that Medical Coverage and Hospitalization assistance from the Feds, The State, and Local employment organizations, are all committed to ensuring that all Americans are covered medically.

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.

How Does One Identify A Transgender Person In Public?

2007-06-03T13:38:00.000-07:00

June 03-2007:

http://thethingsthatmatter.blogspot.com/

How Does One Identify A Transgender Person In Public?

I have heard several Transgender persons claim that they are very often lumped in the category of Gay or Homosexual men. And this can be very difficult for them to meet fellow Transgenders for love, relationships, or even friendship. Some also claim that accessing medical services at hospitals, clinics, and private medical doctors, are also very troubling for them.

Because many medical doctors (male and female alike), do not want to deal with them. And filling out the traditional forms for such service still carry the heterosexual categories of Male and Female. And does not cater to Transgenders as another category.

How Do You Recognize A Tansgender Person In Public?

Some Transgenders in transition, may have acquired some amount of Hormonal IV therapy, causing the development of their breasts, hips, and overall shape. But most of them still look like MEN or Gay men.

Others who underwent the total transformation or gender transformation, still have semblance of the male or female accent or voice hitherto the change. And this puzzles most people in determining who or what they are, and how to address these individuals personally.

* Do you refer to someone who may or may not look male or female, Mister or Misses?

* And if you are able to recognize some physical changes or alterations in the physical structure of the individual, how do you refer to them by gender?

* And how many people would ever consider asking that person how does he or she want to be addressed?

These are troubling questions for society generally. And Transgenders or those who have taken the total transformation, must realize, that mainstream society will always be guided by the traditional concept of Male and Female identity. And until there is a RECOGNIZEABLE way in which the layman, laywoman, or society generally, can determine what to look for, or generally accept as a GENDER category.

The traditional category of (Male and Female), will always be used as the criteria for determining gender, and possibly sexual preferences!

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.

Some People Are FATALISTIC By Nature!

2007-06-02T16:50:00.000-07:00

WORD-UP:

The quarantined Greek national (Andrew Speaker), who is carrying a fatal and contagious strain of Tuberculosis (XDR-TB), is now in a state prison-medical facility in Denver-Colorado.

He never surrendered himself to the authorities when told that his disease is contagious, and fatal to those who may become infected after dealing with him.
However, his wife chose not to wear a face mask, which is suggested to both of them, to prevent the oral spread via speaking, to anyone in close proximity.

This act is tantamount to those who chose to have anal or vaginal sexual intercourse (without a Condom), after knowing of the possible danger of infection of the HIV virus.

Some people are fatalistic by nature, or just plain DUMB.

Derryck.
NYC.

OBESITY & The Social Stigma It Attracts!

2007-04-27T04:38:00.000-07:00

April 26-2007:

http://thethingsthatmatter.blogspot.com/

Obesity & The Social Ridicule It Attracts!

Tonight on WLIW.org, I witnessed a documentary about the social stigma that surrounds obesity within our society. And the in-surmountable efforts that most obese persons have to overcome in order to control, maintain or keep off the extra pounds from developing within their bodies. I also learned that if you were obese as a child, and continued to be obese into adulthood.

Removing the extra weight off at that stage in your life is almost impossible. Because psychologically, your brain and mentality have become accustomed to dealing with a plump or fat child. So asking it to re-adjust in adulthood to not telling you to keep that weight on, is almost impossible for the brain to reconcile.

I also learned that most people who take weight loss programs such as rigorous exercise at the GYM, or physical fitness of every sort, will eventually lose some weight. But will be unable to keep it off indefinitely, regardless of how discipline they are or try to be, with their individual nutrition or diet.

And contemplating surgery is also an option for the severely obese to remember, when all other options have failed. Even though this option has its' risks. But with the advice from a knowledgeable physician who has been seeing you on a regular basis, and is familiar with your family and genetic history, his or her guidance in this regard, ought to give you some hope, or alleviate some of the fears that precedes the decision to take this operation.

Why Is Obesity So Repulsive To So Many People?

We live in a society that relishes or reveres slimness, or the slim body. Our Hollywood actors or stars are mostly very slim or athletic in physique. Our fashion magazines, models, and entertainment personalities all emulate this mode of physical appearance.

And slimness have become the national ideal or preferred type of body that is considered sexy, appealing, and mainstream. Even though a very large percentage of Americans or people living in The USA are obese or over weight. If you ask any obese or fat person to tell you how often they encounter ridicule about their weight.

Most will say on a daily basis. They either hear comments about it verbally, or personally told to their faces that they should lose weight, or that they are ridiculously fat.

And this can be very hurtful to the person being told this. And may cause most of them to feel inferior, not accepted, unable to marry, have children, or a lover.

Solutions:

* Some solutions I feel will help obese people (adults and children alike), is to get involved in programs that facilitate discussion or give nutritional advice, and how the family could help remedy some of these problems.

* With proper nutritional guidance, help in understanding the mental and psychological state of obesity, and its' affect on different individuals.

* And how obesity is an individual malady, that must be dealt with individually.

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.

MENINGITIS Vaccine To Be FREELY Distributed In Africa?

2007-03-30T16:58:00.000-07:00

March 30-2007:

http://my.opera.com/BringBaka/

MENINGITIS Vaccine (BloBrix)-For FREE To Africa:

Definition of Meningitis:

Infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the meninges (the tissues that surround the brain or spinal cord), usually caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms include headache, and stiff neck, fever and nausea:

Today the BBC news reported that the above vaccine will be given to Africa for FREE, to help prevent the deadly disease of Meningitis.
The pharmaceutical corporation that produces this vaccine does not want any profit from this venture in Africa. And this vaccine will be sold very cheaply locally,a in Africa.

So the questions to follow this now is, WHY AFRICA?

* Why is Africa and Africans to be the first to use this untried vaccine?

* And what about the adverse or side effects (if any), from this vaccine?

* And was there a trial before this vaccine was determined to be safe?

* And if there was a trial or trials, who were the volunteers?

* Were they African men and women, or Europeans?

* And should there be future complications from recipients of this vaccine, would they be compensated by the pharmaceutical corporation providing it?

* Or from the African state that allows its' distribution and application?

These questions need to be addressed, and made internationally known!

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.