Health Official Says Swine Flu Vaccine for Kids 5-20 a Mistake

Finland's National Public Health Institute is to publish an interim report on the links between narcolepsy, the swine flu, and the vaccine this coming Tuesday

Whenever I come across an article about vaccines, I tune in.  My father is in a wheelchair because of a Hepatitis-B vaccination and although he has been compensated by the Vaccine Injury Board here in the US, our family has never been the same.  My father and I will never dance again. 

So you might think that I stayed away from vaccinating all of my kids but that is not the case.  I vaccinated all of my kids, albeit on a very slow schedule, and NEVER let them get a shot when they had even a sniffle.

Anyway, the following information on the swine flu vaccination, from a  YLE article, is one that I wanted to share.

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g=9.8 Boxer Brief - Retail Price $ 39.00 Your Wholesale Price $25.60! Click HERE to Get This Deal  NOW! These Eco-friendly boxer briefs are the most comfortable boxer briefs ever! They have a super, comfy stretch with smooth elastic at the waist and lining made of the same fabric. Available in two colors - Cloud (Off White) and Dark Blue - both colors have black trim. Fabric: 94% Recycled Pine Fiber 6% Spandex. So get this, these sexy and sporty designs are made from white pine tree clippings; a sustainable textile which surprisingly translates into a super comfortable textile. Designed for ultimate comfort, these are truly one of the most luxurious garments any man will ever try. g=9.8's french designer Sophie Young created a new generation of lingerie & loungewear. Made in France, g=9.8 is green and gorgeous. Additional Information See BuyGreen Standards detail for this product

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Bryan Hansel, CEO of Smith Electric Vehicles, Speaks Out on President Obama’s State of the Union Electric Vehicle Pledge to See 1 Million Electric Vehicles on U.S. Roads by 2015

Smith produces the Smith Newton which is the world’s largest battery-electric-powered truck

Yeah so I missed most of Obama's State of the Union Address the other night.  I heard some of what he said as I had it on in the background.  I was listening in between helping to write my eldest's paper, helping the middle one (we actually call her the "Big, Middle, Little" one) with her math while bathing the littlest daughter. Man I am good.  Anyhoo, I tried to tune in when he spoke about energy.  

I have my thoughts on what he said and I would love to hear yours, but I received a pretty interesting email this morning from the folks at Smith Electric Vehicles. The email contained a statement from Bryan Hansel, CEO of Smith Electric Vehicles, on President Obama’s State of the Union pledge to see 1 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads by 2015.  
 
Bryan Hansel heads-up Smith Electric Vehicles Corporation which is an all-electric zero-emissions commercial truck manufacturer that I have written about in the past. Smith produces the Smith Newton which is the world’s largest battery-electric-powered truck.  Hansel's thoughts were of interest to me and I wanted to share...

“The president’s vision for America to become the first country with 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015 is certainly bold. While electric passenger cars still face challenges like drivers’ ‘range anxiety,’ the president’s goal is reachable thanks to the rapid growth of the all-electric commercial truck market, led by the Smith Newton. President Obama’s support for electric vehicles has helped some of America’s largest companies and organizations – including Frito-Lay, Staples, Coca-Cola, AT&T, PG&E and the U.S. Marine Corps – realize that electric trucks are good not only for the environment, but also for the bottom line. As Smith Electric continues to grow, we are grateful for the president’s continued support and confident that we will play a major role in meeting his goal of having 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015.”


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Is Your State Going Green?

Is Your State (in orange) on this List?

If the inability of our Congress to enact safe toxic chemical laws has you wondering what the heck we, as a nation, are supposed to do to protect ourselves, wonder no more.  Some states are going green!  It seems that some states are taking unsafe chemicals to task and stepping in to get the job done.  Now I appreciate the benefit to having as little regulation as possible on industry to help our economy thrive, but when it comes to toxic chemicals in our consumer products, industry is not doing their job to protect the very people who put money in their pockets.

I have come to believe that regulation is necessary to protect our future health and the future health of our planet.  Getting the word out to protect consumers is not doing the job.  In my opinion, far too many folks are too busy worrying about how they are going to put food on their tables to be able to take the time to educate themselves on what toxic chemicals are lurking in things like their cleaning supplies.  Just because some consumers  might not have the luxury of time to become educated on this topic (and thus make better informed decisions), they should not have to suffer the consequences because they don't have all of the information.

A Greener, Healthier Life on the Cheap? Yup! 15 Super Cheap, Superfoods that are Super Easy to Make!

Okay so I might sound like a broken record but I am gonna say it again...for Environmental Booty and me, 2011 will be the year to find and share ways to live a greener, healthier life on the cheap.  In keeping with that green goal for EB, I want to share a great article I read today that has me excited to go into my kitchen and cook up some super cheap, superfoods that are super easy to make. 

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino Goes Green. Gives a Fist Pump to Green Garmento and Saving the Planet

"There’s nothing sexy about plastic bags," says Sorrentino.

Although I am not a big fan of The Jersey Shore and in fact, forbid my girls from watching it, I just might have to check it out now!  It seems that, in addition to his over exposed six-pack abs, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is now making headlines for greener reasons.  Adding to his hit list of girls who play checkers and general paleness, Mike is setting his sites on stamping out single-use plastic debuting the official Situation GTL Green Garmento, a limited edition version of the Eco-friendly all-in-one reusable dry-cleaning and laundry bag.

Bigger Breasts the Natural Way without Implants? Green Boobs...Seriously?

I never had a voluptuous chest, but after nursing three babies for a total of 5 years, my bra size is now itty bitty.  Luckily, I am married to a guy who could care less about my bra size but for me, I want a bigger chest.  As you can imagine, I am not a big fan of implants for myself as the thought of something foreign in my body kind of freaks me out. Still, last summer, at the urging of my friends who were tired of hearing me whine about my small chest and completely pleased with the results of their breast augmentations, I met with a plastic surgeon.  Suffice to say that the meeting did not go well and I left in tears.  For so many reason, implants are just not for me. 

That's why when I saw an ad in a local magazine recently about NaturalFill, I was intrigued.   Have any of ya'll heard of this? 

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Six Ways to Design a Healthy and Eco-friendly Nursery from the PEACEFUL NURSERY iPhone App

Create A Healthy, Green Home For Your Bundle Of Joy with the Peaceful Nursery iPhone app

When you’re expecting a new baby, designing and creating the perfect nursery is on the top of your to-do list. There are lots of decisions to make and the biggest factor to keep in mind is safety. Eco-conscious parents can start protecting their new bundle of joy before he or she is born by selecting products that are healthy and green. With the brand-new, innovative Peaceful Nursery iPhone app, everything you need to know about designing and creating a healthy and Eco-friendly nursery is right at your fingertips.

Groupon for Greenies! One Easy Way to Get Green Deals and Coupons from GreenDeals.org

I was so excited when the folks at Green America contacted me about their amazing new groupon for greenies site called GreenDeals.org because it fits so well with my goals for 2011.  I have decided that 2011 will be the year of finding and sharing ways to live a greener lifestyle on a budget.  In fact, I have just partnered with Buy Green and set up a huge listing of green products at wholesale pricing!  Today, though, I want to fill you in on an easy way to get green deals and coupons from GreenDeals.org. 

Why are Organic Wine Choices Sooooo Limited?

I can't tell you how many times I have found myself standing in front of the wine selection at Publix wondering where all of the organic wine choices are.  Everywhere I go, organic wine choices are sooooo limited.  Even at the local, quirky little sandwich shop we love, Yellow Dog Eats, which offers organic when possible and who just expanded their menu to offer fab vegan offering, the organic wine selection is slight.  While trying to find a great organic red I have literally said out loud, "Where the h@ll is all the organic wine?"   Well I think I finally may have found the answer!

Carcinogenic Strawberry Pesticide Update

Coalition sues California over approval of cancer-causing strawberry pesticide; 52,000 comments submitted urging Governor Brown to reverse decision

As the outcome in California has an impact on us all, I promised I would keep you updated on this.  So...from PAN North America Website:

On Governor Brown’s first day in office, a coalition of farmworkers, community advocates and environmental health organizations announced a lawsuit to challenge the state's approval of the cancer-causing strawberry pesticide methyl iodide. Several of the organizations also submitted comments from over 52,000 members of the public urging him to act quickly to prevent the use of methyl iodide in California’s fields.

What's that Smell? Solar Powered Organic Breads and Bagels from Global Supplier Alvarado Street Bakery

These days solar power is popping up in the most interesting of places.  Although there still aren't a lot of consumers who can afford to make the jump to solar, there are many private businesses who are making the leap.  Global supplier of organic breads and bagels, Alvarado Street Bakery in Petaluma, California, takes their mission to support sustainable agricultural practices and healthy living seriously.