Bagelheads – Japanese Up Their Weirdo Cred With Latest Fad
The look is accomplished through the use of a saline solution drip, which is injected at your local tattoo/piercing shop by a professional piercer. The injection causes massive swelling, which can then be molded and pressed into the shape of your choosing.
Naturally, the Japanese chose the logical shape of a bagel.
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From the Phantoms and Monsters Blog:
'Convincing Evidence' Cannabis Damages DNA, Increases Cancer Risk
Using a newly developed highly sensitive liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method, the University of Leicester scientists found clear indication that cannabis smoke damages DNA, under laboratory conditions.
They have now published the findings in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology.
The research was carried out by Rajinder Singh, Jatinderpal Sandhu, Balvinder Kaur, Tina Juren, William P. Steward, Dan Segerback and Peter B. Farmer from the Cancer Biomarkers and Prevention Group, Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine and Karolinska Institute, Sweden.
Raj Singh said: “Parts of the plant Cannabis sativa, also known as marijuana, ganja, and various street names, are commonly smoked as a recreational drug, although its use for such purposes is illegal in many countries.
“There have been many studies on the toxicity of tobacco smoke. It is known that tobacco smoke contains 4000 chemicals of which 60 are classed as carcinogens. Cannabis in contrast has not been so well studied. It is less combustible than tobacco and is often mixed with tobacco in use. Cannabis smoke contains 400 compounds including 60 cannabinoids. However, because of its lower combustibility it contains 50% more carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons including naphthalene, benzanthracene, and benzopyrene, than tobacco smoke.”
Writing in the journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, the scientists describe the development of a mass spectrometry method that provides a clear indication that cannabis smoke damages DNA, under laboratory conditions.
The authors added: “It is well known that toxic substances in tobacco smoke can damage DNA and increase the risk of lung and other cancers. Scientists were unsure though whether cannabis smoke would have the same effect. Our research has focused on the toxicity of acetaldehyde, which is present in both tobacco and cannabis.”
The researchers add that the ability of cannabis smoke to damage DNA has significant human health implications especially as users tend to inhale more deeply than cigarette smokers, which increases respiratory burden. "The smoking of 3-4 cannabis cigarettes a day is associated with the same degree of damage to bronchial mucus membranes as 20 or more tobacco cigarettes a day," the team adds.
"These results provide evidence for the DNA damaging potential of cannabis smoke," the researchers conclude, "implying that the consumption of cannabis cigarettes may be detrimental to human health with the possibility to initiate cancer development."
thanks to Phantoms and Monsters for this story
My comment: I went to Culinary school back in the 80's, and frankly, after I took the so called "sanitation" course, I thought I would never eat anything I didnt grow myself ever again. It wasnt just the chemicals allowed, it was the amount of turds, insects, fingernails, tumours, salmonella, ect ect that IS FOUND in our food supply.
When I was given a whole side of beef to cut up, I was shocked to see how many tumours were in that meat.
When I worked in restaurants, I was shocked at how the chef would "extend" his food supply. I was also shocked at many other things, but that will be another post.
Dont even get me started on chicken.
I dont really want to share what I know, as my post could result in anyone reading it to stop eating altogether.
And no, "organic:" is not that much better. All you really have to do is wash your food before you eat it, why are you paying so much more for the same thing? chemicals are everywhere in our environment, you can NOT escape them. Even if you eat "organic" YOU will still have measurable levels of PCB's, Dursban ( organophophates ) carbon emissions...the list is really long ...
Here, check out this story:::
Body Burden — The Pollution in Newborns ::: A benchmark investigation of industrial chemicals, pollutants and pesticides in umbilical cord blood ::: Environmental Working Group, July 14, 2005
And you really think youre doing yourself a favor by eating organic ? ( laughs maniacally ) And you drive a Prius? ( more maniacal laughter ) And you DONT SMOKE??? ( OK, Ill actually write this one out...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA )
Do you wear cologne or perfume, use fabric softeners, or Glade ( deadly Glade ) Read this :::
SCENTED PRODUCTS ARE TOXIC CHEMICALS
Perfumes/colognes were described in 1986 by the National Academy of Sciences as significant neurotoxins (toxic to the brain). The report stated that 95% of the chemicals used in fragrances are synthetic petrochemicals. Perfumes/colognes and scented product companies have a legal loophole to avoid telling ingredients even to doctors! All other chemical companies must do this under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29CFR1910.1200).
Scented products can contain mood-altering substances, which means they change brain biochemistry. US EPA analysis has shown irritant and neurotoxic chemicals in fragrances
Hello organic Prius driving person... 95% of the ingredients in fragrances are synthetic petrochemicals, ...
This means your body lotion that is "unscented" but contains petrochemicals to make it "unscented".
And, I guess youre way cool because you suck wine :::
Chemicals in Wine::: http://www.grapestompers.com/description_chem.htm
http://www.calwineries.com/learn/wine-chemistry/chemical-components-of-wine
You can not get away from chemicals, they are everywhere, everything is made of chemicals.
I seem to be surrounded by shadow people these days. I went to Westminster Cemetery and I took two video cameras and one digital still. I left a Canon low light ( not "night shot ") video cam on the tripod as I moved around with the Sony nightshot cam, and Jim took the stills. Lots of EVP's, responsive EVP's, and one demonic sounding EVP at the end. The full shadow person had to be brightened to see better. This video nearly took down my computer with its EVP's. Must be some nasty thing.
A friend of mine has been speaking out about the situation in Merry Olde for some time. Its so bad in GB that he asked that I not use his name for fear of retribution.
This is appalling, and talk about "politically incorrect" !
The Government is pushing ahead with legislation that will criminalise politically incorrect jokes, with a maximum punishment of up to seven years' prison. The House of Lords tried to insert a free-speech amendment, but Justice Secretary Jack Straw knocked it out. It was Straw who previously called for a redefinition of Englishness and suggested the "global ...<< MORE >>