This is very long and somewhat technical, but seems understatedly credible. Basically says, we don't know what we don't know, until we know it (or something like that).

http://www.infectagentscancer.com/content/2/1/13

Wonderful, I am a Michiganian, only been here on Long Island for 6 yrs in Dec.

Most of this stuff sits here latent unless we poke it with a stick.....moral of the story, don't mess with Mother Nature.....

I am inclined to stick to the 'A' category of drugs, aspirin, antibiotics and ambien.

My aches and pains seem tolerable compared to what others must face in a battle for life and death. I don't say that lightly, since I feel like someone put me in a bag and smacked the bag with a sledge hammer to make me into mosaic tile for their backsplash. What doesn't feel broken, feels very sharp. I don't feel all that well, but I am reasonably assured of living quite a while, feeling like this, provided I don't complain to a physician.

My cardio was treating my atrial arrhythmias of which I have 3....tried cardizem, and my calcium dropped, tried a beta blocker and they got worse. So, I am told to start Flecainide. I look this up. Black box warning....causes increased risk of death in people with atrial fib and dRTA...and a few other conditions I have. I call them back and they tell me my arrhythmias are not lethal. So, I say, "let me get this straight, I am taking this drug for......????' They say, 'symptoms'. Symptoms? Really? That kind of risk to possibly alleviate symptoms. I will deal with the palpitations, syncope, etc, and keep my risks lower....sheesh. (I am not convinced they are not more of an issue, but, given the cure, risk versus benefit ratio is not in my favor.)

I guess if one complains to a physician, they are compelled to make it better, even if it is the kiss of death?? Ugh. I will keep my heart quivering....it beats a standstill...thank you very much!! And I have learned, never, ever to complain again.

Now back to the election results....or should I watch 'Biggest Loser'? Should I take a poll???

In the poll, I would have to say watching the elections is about watching "The Biggest Losers"!!!!!