Tiddee News

We observe that some people have abnormal reactions to normal and harmless situation and substances. This disorder is known as an allergy and the reaction is called an allergic reaction. The allergic reaction is caused by agents called as allergens which affect us during swallowing, inhaling or just touching. The allergens that usually cause the most problems are common house dust mites, pollen dust from plants, molds, animal fur, certain food items, insect bites, some medicines and climatic conditions. Some of the common symptoms of allergy are severe sneezing or coughing, watery eyes and nose, skin rashes and itching. Some people experience an allergic reaction after eating an ordinary thing as a chocolate and think they have become allergic to chocolate. An allergy to chocolate is very rare.

The fact is the reaction has been caused by an ingredient in the chocolate. It could be a case of allergies to cocoa butter which is used to make chocolates. The reactions can be found out by abstaining to eat the item for a period of time and then check if the reaction occurs when you re start eating the same. If allergies to cocoa butter persists, the solution is to eat only pure chocolates or avoid eating chocolates altogether.

Allergies to foods are not very common in children and very few children are affected. In most of the cases children tend to overcome this problem as they grow up and in most of the cases children food allergies gets cured on its own. It is better to avoid the food which causes the reaction in the child to avoid complications. Other common food allergies are caused by cow’s milk, products made from milk, eggs, wheat, Soya, Peanuts, corn and other food preservatives. The best way to treat and prevent the allergy is to note the product causing the reaction avoid eating the same.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009: For Earth Day Celebration, Simi Valley Town Center intends to encourage guests from all the way through the region to be familiar with green living, learn during this course, and get items at no cost to help save energy and lessen throwaways.

It has been decided that Friday, April 17 remains fixed for a complete day of colorful actions and programs. The Center of Simi Valley Town Center will run eco program offering environment friendly options and instructions at every go round. All this has been planned keeping in view the provision of steps necessary to save the environment.

The prime attractions will include Electronic waste collection, a novel concept of “e-waste” collection center, which will be sponsored by the City of Simi Valley scheduled between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Waste Management and CJSeto Support Services, LLC, would present the visitors with a possibility of disposing their unwanted computers and domestic electronic items absolutely free. This will take place in the Town Center close to the parking lot, Wells Fargo Bank. The time slot for the same has been fixed between 3 and 8 p.m. Moreover, Eco Resource Fair will be held in Center Court, Town Center.

The visitors are requested to stopover at Guest Services to take delivery of a free packed in florescent light bulb when they promise to switch over to energy-efficient lighting system (this offer is valid till supplies last).

Visitors are also requested to attend Guest Services to obtain an “eco” tote handy bag on the purchase of a gift card having the worth  $25 or more (this is again valid till supplies last).

The much popular Resource Fair shall have information booths by the Simi Valley’s city as well as Waste Management, and from various other organizations to provide information about how to conserve water and priceless landscapes. City’s Video Inspection Vehicle Demonstrations would be among the prominent features.

Source: http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2009/apr/14/earth-day-celebration-all-day-friday-at-simi/

March 29, 2009: A gunman killed seven aged patients and a nurse and injured several other people, including a police officer in an open fire on Sunday at a nursing home in Carthage, N.C., as reported by the authorities. Investigators in Carthage, N.C., discovered a weapon at the scene of incidence. The police have detained the gunman in custody. 
 
The shooting began at around 10 a.m. at Pinelake Health and Rehab. It is a one-story building made in brick with white rocking chairs in front.
 
The Associated Press identified the patients as Louise Decker, 98; John Goldston, 78; Lillian Dunn, 89; Tessie Garner, 88;  Bessie Hendrick, 78; Margaret Johnson, 89; and Jessie Musser, 88. They were all American residents. The nurse has been identified as Jerry Avant Jr., 39.
 
The sister of Mr. Avant, Frances Green, said the authorities were of the opinion that her brother was shot when he was trying to prevent the gunman.
 
Ms. Green said, “He just lay down his life to protect the residents and employees there,” “Unfortunately he lost his life. But he was a hero.”
 
The gunman has been identified as Robert Stewart, aged 45. He was wounded and held in custody at the scene of incidence, as reported by Maureen Krueger, the Moore County district attorney. The officials released details about the attack, including the motive Mr. Stewart, himself a resident of the county, might have had behind the act.
 
The Associated Press reported that Stewart’s ex-wife said he had been meeting family members recently, telling them that he had cancer and was preparing to “go away”, while the authorities denied to remark on a likely intention.
 
State Senator Harris Blake of Moore County addressed the nursing home as a pillar of the community.
 
Mr. Blake said he predicted that almost everybody in that area knew someone who knew someone at that center. He added that they hear about tragedies like that all over the country and call it bad, and until it hits your own home, you don’t get a complete picture.
 
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/30/us/30shooting.html?hpw