Gin and ….... hold the Tonic?

With the “mocktail” coming into fashion a few years ago, it has become common to see people sipping on a tonic and fruit concoction at social events. This fashion was defiantly approved by pregnant trend setters. Tonic water gives a delightful bitterness that transforms simple juices into complex drinks for the adult palette. Now there is a buzz of confusion about the safety of tonic water.

The concern is about the quinine that gives tonic water it's unique bitterness. This chemical best know for its treatment of malaria since the Roman Empire, does carry side effects. However, a typical prescription dose is around 648mg every eight hours. A 6oz glass of tonic water only contains 20mg of quinine. Many substance that are harmful in large doses are relatively safe in smaller doses. Caffeine, artificial sweeteners and even alcohol all fall into that category.


AAP ask FDA about Quinine.

Methopholine

Ever heard of Methopholine? If you were born after 1965, probably not. You see the FDA revoked it's approval of Methopholine on March 27^th of that year. So why should you care? A Harvard University study conducted in 1963 found Methopholine to be as effective for treating pain as Codeine. It showed a low risk for physical dependance and had less side effects than the placebo. With all the really bad shit like Codeine, Methodone, and Oxycodone that the FDA approved why did they let this one go? Because it cause ophthalmic problems and corneal clouding in …...wait for it..........DOGS!!! So why can't get a low risk pain killer because it causes problems in dogs? Well we better pull Tylenol off the self. It can kill cats. Come on people lets start calling the FDA on their Bullshit.

Middle Ground has a new drummer! Fall Ball, Yeah.

Internet Job searching

These days you can't just go walk into a place and ask for a job. You have to get online and jump through some hoops. Making an online resume is a good place to start. If you sign up at one of the job sites they have free basic resume builders. I find it easier just to make a resume in a text program like Word. After you have your resume, e-mail it to yourself. This will give you a chance to make sure it will look right when e-mailed and it will make it easier to send. Just forward the e-mail to the address listed. Make sure you change the title so it doesn't appear as FWD: Resume.Now you need to find  Job Openings listed online. Good Luck.