Alchohol Comsumption Leads to Cancer for Women

"Low to moderate alcohol consumption among women is associated with a statistically significant increase in cancer risk and may account for nearly 13 percent of the cancers of the breast, liver, rectum, and upper aero-digestive tract combined, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute." 

 -Science Daily

Did you know the alcohol consumption, low or moderate, can lead to cancer for women? Of course, alcohol has it's dangers. On an average, women consume one drink per day. Not many, though, drink three or more drinks a day. I don't know about you but that sounds, to me, like a lot. And in seven years, around 68,775 women were diagnosed with cancer. The alcohol women consume, the more risk they have for cancer, including breast, rectum, and liver. The connection between alcohol consumption and risk of cancer isn't changed by the type of alcohol consumed-spirits, champagne, beer, wine, etc. Around 13% of cancers diagnosed to women are because of alcohol.

What I think is that women, when drinking, should think to themselves, "WHY am I drinking? Am I drinking 'cause I feel like drinking? Am I drinking for the heck of drinking? Is it a special occasion?" This way, they can reduce the amount of alcohol they drink. A person who would ask themselves this would be a responsible drinker. Not just women, but everyone should say to this themselves. Alcohol doesn't just effect women, but everyone. There are precautions to everything. It's OKAY to drink in special occasions such has anniversaries, weddings, receptions, and once in a blue moon it's okay. Just make sure you are of age to drink. You want your job/college resume to look good.

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N.J. Senate Allow Marijuana Use

N.J. Senate Allow Marijuana Use

The N.J. Senate has approved the use of marijuana as a pain reliever to those who suffer from chronic illnesses. Yes, 

legal access. Medicinal marijuana has been shown to reduce pain and nausea in patients suffering from cancer, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS when other drugs don't. Critics say that the measure would excuse and promote illegal drug use. This bill was approved 22-16, around 15 minutes after the discussion on the senate floor on Febuary 23, 2009. New Jersey would become the 14th state if the legislation is once approved. 

I opine that if the patients are responsible enough, they can use this drug. Before prescribing marijuana, doctors should first take a look at the patient's permanent record or some record to see whether or not the patient has violated the law. This record should indicate how responsible or not responsible the patient is. If the patient is not responsible enough, then he/she might endanger the lives of himself/herself and/or others If the doctor feels that the patient is responsible enough, they may prescribe this drug to the patient. Careful thought should be taken before prescribing marijuana. This decision requires alot of thought and consideration before making a final decision. This is a question of life or death. If the patient is unsure of whether or not he/she should use marijuana, he/she should not take any chances. The patient should stick to the other pain relieving drugs.

-N.S.

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Australian Floods Wash Crocodiles into Streets

Australian Floods Wash Crocodiles into Streets

Floods in Australia flushed crocodiles on roads! One was even hit by a car! More than 60% has affected the huge northeastern state of Queensland has been said a disaster area. After two previous cyclones, this has almost 3,000 homes affected. The army was called to help with the recovery and rescue. Mayor Joyce Zahner said, "I'm not sure if it's the same crocodile moving around -- on the three sides of Normanton there's been a large croc seen right up close to the water's edge." Zahner hopes the crocodiles will stay in the water and the kids will stay on land. Four Chinese tourists, including a 7 year old, needed to be rescued because they couldn't swim. Into high waters, their camper van was swept from a remote causeway in far northern Queensland. They huddled on the vehicle's roof for more than an hour, and suffered from mild hypothermia. In a near by school, dozens of people had to be evacuated to emergency accommodation. The damage bill is around 110 million dollars (76 million US), and is still growing. "But we won't really know the full extent of the damage until the water subsides, so that figure could double, it could treble," said Neil Roberts, Queensland state's emergency services minister. The regions is bracing for future floods. "The conditions -- as far as meteorological conditions are concerned -- are quite favourable for the system to once again develop into a tropical cyclone," a weather bureau spokesman said.

This is what I think. I think it would be kind of weird seeing a crocodile swimming around your neighborhood. This is also a lifetime experience that you could tell you grandkids about.

"When I was your age, there was this huge flood where you could see crocodiles roaming around outside my window," you'd say in your aging voice.

"Really? You must've been so brave!" your grandkid would say.

It probably wasn't like that. Or maybe it was. I don't know, I wasn't there. As long as everyone survived, it would be okay. Who knows! Maybe this could happen in your area!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090204/ts_afp/australiaweatherflood;_ylt=AuTa41c.13LFcEHJdeFPuiZvaA8F

Earthquake in New Jersey

Earthquake in New Jersey

Breaking news! Yesterday around 10:00pm, there was an earthquake in northern New Jersey. New Jersey!!! Usually we get earthequakes on the other side of the country. But and earthequake in New Jersey? This is unlikely. This particular earthquake had the preliminary magnitude of 3.0. If at all New Jersey gets an earthequake, the magnitude is usually at around 2.0. Toni Dellamonica, a dispatcher for the Rockaway Township Police Department, called the earthquake a "rolling rumble". some people compared it to a "bomb", some to a "thump". Fortunatly, the earthquake didn't damage anything nor did it injure anyone. We are thenkful for that.

I was surprised when I first herd of the earthquake. I know people who've experienced earthquakes like this, but they were in the earthquake zone. Earthquakes do happen in the New Jersey area, but not very often.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/nyregion/new-jersey/03njquake.html?_r=1&em

A version of this article appeared in print on February 3, 2009, on page A25 of the New York edition.