Thursday, December 23, 2010

Open letter to Robina Gokongwei
Robinsons Handyman Corporation
On Dec. 24, 2010, an employee at Robinsons Handyman at Robinsons Place Manila at Ermita Manila, didn't give priority to a Filipino senior citizen even after
said citizen showed to said employee his senior citizen card. Said employee was identified as Mary Joy Solomon. I believe said employee violated the Expanded Senior
Citizens Act of 2003. Said senior citizen bought, on said date, lithium batteries and was issued HANDYMAN Do It Best Home Center sales invoice No. 004951.
What,if any, are you going to do about said employee? I indicated on said invoice my street address.

Complaint vs. SM Supermarket Makati and Makati Mayor Jun Jun Binay
Said supermarket was identified as operated by Supervalue, Inc. East Drive SM Makati Bldg. Ayala Center San Lorenzo Village, Makati City. Said supermarket is covered
by Republic Act No. 9257. On November 17, 2010, I was at said store. I went through the entire customer area of said store, but there was no prominent display of
posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens.The sales invoice issued to me on said date
by an employee working at said store. bears the following: "SN: 56BJ900456".I believe the operator of said store violated said Act. Regarding Makati Mayor Jun Jun
Binay, who was identified as Vice-President Binay's son, Rule IX Article 11 of Republic Act No. 9257 contained the following statement: "It shall be the
responsibility of the municipality/city through the Mayor to require all establishments covered by the Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens and to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented to its fullest." I believe said Jun Jun Binay has not ensured that the provisions of said Act were implemented to its fullest. I believe said Jun Jun Binay has not ensured that the provisions of said Act were implemented to its fullest.




On December 23, 2010, lax security at street entrance to Robinsons department store at Robinsons Place Manila. The two guards at said entrance didn't: inspect my luggage, subject said luggage to scanning with metal detector;
have a bomb sniffing dog smell said luggage. Said luggage was large enough to contain hand grenades. After entering said building I bought food from Wendy's restaurant and have proof of purchase.



How to Create Healthy Habits
http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/Dec2010/Feature1

NIH researchers link rare cancer to cell oxygen deficiency
http://www.nih.gov/news/health/dec2010/nichd-21.htm


brainyquote web site
http://www.brainyquote.com/

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 17, 2010
Release #11-074 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC Approves Strong New Crib Safety Standards To Ensure a Safe Sleep for Babies and Toddlers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to approve new mandatory standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs as mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The federal crib standards had not been updated in nearly 30 years and these new rules are expected to usher in a safer generation of cribs.

Once they become effective, the mandatory crib standards will: (1) stop the manufacture and sale of dangerous, traditional drop-side cribs; (2) make mattress supports stronger; (3) make crib hardware more durable; and (4) make safety testing more rigorous.

CPSC has recalled more than 11 million dangerous cribs since 2007. Detaching drop-side rails were associated with at least 32 infant suffocation and strangulation deaths since 2000. Additional deaths have occurred due to faulty or defective hardware. These new standards aim to prevent these tragedies and keep children safe in their cribs.

Effective June 2011, cribs manufactured, sold, or leased in the United States must comply with the new federal standards. Effective 24 months after the rule is published, child care facilities, such as family child care homes and infant Head Start centers, and places of public accommodation, such as hotels and motels, must have compliant cribs in their facilities.

The full-size and non-full-size crib standards adopted the current ASTM International voluntary standards with additional technical modifications.

For more information on crib safety and safe sleep environments for baby, visit CPSC’s crib information center at: www.cpsc.gov/info/cribs/index.html

Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/webeval/webeval.html

* This tutorial teaches you how to evaluate the health information that you find on the Web. It is about 16 minutes long.


* You need a Flash plug-in, version 8 or above, to view it. If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to obtain a free download of the software before you start.

* The tutorial runs automatically, but you can also use the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen to go forward, backward, pause, or start over.



MedlinePlus Guide to Healthy Web Surfing
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthywebsurfing.html
What should you look for when evaluating the quality of health information on Web sites? Here are some suggestions based on our experience.

Consider the source--Use recognized authorities
Know who is responsible for the content.

* Look for an "about us" page. Check to see who runs the site: is it a branch of the Federal Government, a non-profit institution, a professional organization, a health system, a commercial organization or an individual.
* There is a big difference between a site that says, "I developed this site after my heart attack" and one that says, "This page on heart attack was developed by health professionals at the American Heart Association."
* Web sites should have a way to contact the organization or webmaster. If the site provides no contact information, or if you can't easily find out who runs the site, use caution.

Focus on quality--All Web sites are not created equal
Does the site have an editorial board? Is the information reviewed before it is posted?

* This information is often on the "about us" page, or it may be under the organization's mission statement, or part of the annual report.
* See if the board members are experts in the subject of the site. For example, a site on osteoporosis whose medical advisory board is composed of attorneys and accountants is not medically authoritative.
* Look for a description of the process of selecting or approving information on the site. It is usually in the "about us" section and may be called "editorial policy" or "selection policy" or "review policy."
* Sometimes the site will have information "about our writers" or "about our authors" instead of an editorial policy. Review this section to find out who has written the information.

Be a cyberskeptic--Quackery abounds on the Web
Does the site make health claims that seem too good to be true? Does the information use deliberately obscure, "scientific" sounding language? Does it promise quick, dramatic, miraculous results? Is this the only site making these claims?

* Beware of claims that one remedy will cure a variety of illnesses, that it is a "breakthrough," or that it relies on a "secret ingredient."
* Use caution if the site uses a sensational writing style (lots of exclamation points, for example.)
* A health Web site for consumers should use simple language, not technical jargon.
* Get a second opinion! Check more than one site.

Look for the evidence--Rely on medical research, not opinion
Does the site identify the author? Does it rely on testimonials?

* Look for the author of the information, either an individual or an organization. Good examples are "Written by Jane Smith, R.N.," or "Copyright 2003, American Cancer Society."
* If there are case histories or testimonials on the Web site, look for contact information such as an email address or telephone number. If the testimonials are anonymous or hard to track down ("Jane from California"), use caution.

Check for currency--Look for the latest information
Is the information current?

* Look for dates on documents. A document on coping with the loss of a loved one doesn't need to be current, but a document on the latest treatment of AIDS needs to be current.
* Click on a few links on the site. If there are a lot of broken links, the site may not be kept up-to-date.

Beware of bias--What is the purpose? Who is providing the funding?
Who pays for the site?

* Check to see if the site is supported by public funds, donations or by commercial advertising.
* Advertisements should be labeled. They should say "Advertisement" or "From our Sponsor."
* Look at a page on the site, and see if it is clear when content is coming from a non-commercial source and when an advertiser provides it. For example, if a page about treatment of depression recommends one drug by name, see if you can tell if the company that manufactures the drug provides that information. If it does, you should consult other sources to see what they say about the same drug.

Protect your privacy--Health information should be confidential
Does the site have a privacy policy and tell you what information they collect?

* There should be a link saying "Privacy" or "Privacy Policy." Read the privacy policy to see if your privacy is really being protected. For example, if the site says "We share information with companies that can provide you with useful products," then your information isn't private.
* If there is a registration form, notice what types of questions you must answer before you can view content. If you must provide personal information (such as name, address, date of birth, gender, mother's maiden name, credit card number) you should refer to their privacy policy to see what they can do with your information.

Consult with your health professional--Patient/provider partnerships lead to the best medical decisions.

For further information: Visit the MedlinePlus page on Evaluating Health Information and Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine.
U.S. National Library of Medicine 8600 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health
Page last updated on 11 July 2010

Cytomegalovirus: Protect Your Baby
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Cytomegalovirus/

FDA uncovers more problems at J&J Fort Washington plant
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101216/hl_nm/us_johnsonandjohnson_fda

Friday, December 17, 2010

advisory vs. SM Hypermarket
which was at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. Security lapse at entrance to SM Hypermarket at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. When I entered said store, security guard didn't inspect my luggage/didn't use a scanner on said luggage/didn't use a
bomb sniffing dog to smell said luggage. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades. Also, while I was inside said store, I went to different parts of said store, but there was no prominent display of information regarding the
privileges of/for senior citizens. I believe the management of said store violated the implementing rules and regulations of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003. While I was in said store, I purchased several products and was issued a sales invoice numbered 00002243.

On December 12, 2010, the guard at P. Gil St. entrance to Robinsons Place Manila used a metal detector on my luggage. The metal detector didn't sound/didn't flash, even though the luggage contained scissors.After the guard used a metal
detector on my luggage, I went to the e-Phone Co., Inc. store in said building and purchased 3 SMART brand call cards and was issued a sales invoice no. 61953. Then, an employee working at said store. without my authorization, "loaded"
150 pesos worth of into my cellphone. Said person was identified as Jose Gazelle T. Francisco. He admitted his mistake but didn't compensate me for what he did

Mandaluyong Mayor Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr.doesn't want the public to know?
That, Rule IX Article 11 of Republic Act No. 9257 contained the following statement: "It shall be the responsibility of the municipality/city through the Mayor to require all establishments covered by the Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens and to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented to its fullest." That statement means that Mandaluyong Mayor
Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr. was and is required to require all establishments in Mandaluyong covered by said Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens and to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented to its fullest. I have been to establishments in Mandaluyong that are covered by said Act but where the provisions of said Act were not implemented to its fullest.

SM Department store ignored customer's complaint?
On November 17, 2010, I submitted a written complaint to an employee at SM Department store at SM building in Ayala Center, Makati. Said complaint was regarding a defect in the men's CR in said store. Said employee was identified as a selling supervisor in said store. Up to December 17, 2010, no one from SM has provided me with a reply to said complaint.

advisory vs. Robinsons Place Manila
and McDonald's restaurant
Lax security on December 17, 2010 at entrance to Robinsons Place Manila. The guard at the Pedro Gil St. entrance to said building didn't: inspect my boots, use a
metal detector to scan said boots, use a bomb sniffing dog to smell said boots. Said boots were large enough to contain firearms. After entering said building,
I went to the McDonald's store. I bought food. While I was in said store, there was not prominently displayed, in the customer area of said store, information
regarding the privileges of/for senior citizens. I believe the management of said store violated the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003. Based on said Act, the
mayor of Manila, who was identified as Alfredo S. Lim, should have required said store to prominently display said information. In addition, the employee who served me didn't have displayed a health certificate at the proper location on the clothing she was wearing.

web sites with free,useful information:

Holiday Food Safety During Pregnancy
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HolidayFoodSafety/

Twelve Health and Safety Tips for the Holidays
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HealthyTips/
be safe this holiday season.

Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these holiday tips. You can sing along in The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Song, listen in a
holiday health podcast, and send the song to your friends and family in a holiday health-e-card!

1. Wash hands often to keep yourself from spreading germs and getting sick.
2. Bundle up to stay dry and warm.
3. Manage stress. Don't over-commit yourself and prevent holiday anxiety and pressure.
4. Don't drink and drive or let others drink and drive.
5. Be smoke-free. Avoid smoking and second-hand smoke.
6. Fasten seat belts while driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to his/her height, weight, and age.
7. Get exams and screenings. Ask what exams you need and when to get them.
8. Get your vaccinations, which help prevent diseases and save lives.
9. Monitor the children. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks, household items, and other objects out of kids' reach. Make sure toys are used properly.
10. Practice fire safety. Most residential fires occur during the winter months, so be careful to never leave fireplaces, space heaters, stoves, or candles unattended. Have an emergency plan and practice it regularly.
11. Prepare food safely. Remember these simple steps: wash hands and surfaces often, avoid cross-contamination, cook foods to proper temperatures, and refrigerate promptly.
12. Eat healthy, and get moving. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Limit your portion sizes and foods high in fat and sugar. Be active for at least 2½ hours a week and help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day.


moneywatch web site
http://moneywatch.bnet.com/

Action to Stop Smoking web site
http://www.ash.org.uk/

British Dental Association web site
http://www.bdasmile.org/

megaupload web site
http://megaupload.com

Health and Aging Organizations Online Directory
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ResourceDirectory.htm
This online, searchable database lists more than 300 national organizations that provide help to older people.


Health Quizzes
http://www.cdc.gov/

Saturday, December 11, 2010

SM department store doesn't care about the safety of customers who go to said store?
On November 23, 2007, an employee, identified as Maria Fe Reyes, at SM department store, SM City Manila, received my written complaint vs. lax security at an entrance to said mall. Up to December 5, 2010, no one from SM has contacted me about said security lapse.



On December 6, 2010, I went to SM building at Ayala Center, Makati. I entered through the street entrance to the food court. The guard at said entrance didn't inspect my waist bag and boots. He also didn't use a metal detector. My bag and boots were large enough to contain firearms. While at said food court, there was a CR for women but no CR for men.While I was in said building, I went to Chow King restaurant and bought food. Proof of purchase is Chow King official receipt
No. 2602, There was no visible express lane for senior citizens and no prominent display of information regarding privileges of/for senior citizens. I believe said restaurant violated the implementing rules and regulations of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003. Then, I went to the Park Square 1 building.The guard at said entrance didn't inspect my waist bag and boots. Then, I went to the Glorietta 5 building. The guard at the entrance to said building didn't inspect my waist bag and didn't inspect my boots.Said guard didn't use a metal detector to scan said bag and said boots.

Lax security at Robinsons Place Manila on Dec. 8, 2010
I entered said building through the street entrance near Burger King restaurant. The guard at said entrance didn't inspect my luggage and waist bag/didn't scan said luggage and waist bag with a metal detector/didn't have a bomb sniffing dog smell said objects. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades. After entering said building through said entrance, I bought food from Wendy's restaurant inside said building and was issued Wendy's sales invoice No. 1605.

Advisory regarding Pacsafe brand luggage with zipper. For your protection,ask for
the complete name and address of the local importer distributor of said product and the complete name and address of the manufacturer of the zipper used in said product.

web sites with free useful information:


Lead Hazards in Some Holiday Toys
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/LeadInToys/

Parents should be aware of potential lead hazards associated with some holiday toys and toy jewelry. Review these important facts to keep your loved ones safe this holiday season.
The holiday season is here, and that means many children will be given toys as gifts. While new toys are a holiday tradition, parents should be aware of potential lead hazards associated with toys, including toy jewelry. Review these important facts to keep your children safe this holiday season.

Lead is invisible to the naked eye and has no smell. Children may be exposed to it from consumer products through normal handling of the product. They often place toys and other objects, as well as their fingers that have touched these objects, in their mouth, which exposes them to lead paint or dust.

Lead in Toys.Toys that have been made in other countries and then imported into the United States, or antique toys or collectibles passed down through generations; often contain lead that puts children at risk for such exposure. To reduce these risks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues recalls of toys that could potentially expose children to lead. Learn more about preventing lead exposure.

Lead may be used in two aspects of toy manufacturing.

* Paint: Lead may be in the paint on toys. It was banned in house paint, on products marketed to children, and in dishes and cookware in the United States in 1978. However, lead is still widely used in other countries and therefore can be found on imported toys. Lead may also be found on toys made in the United States before the ban.
* Plastic: While regulated, the use of lead in plastics has not been banned in the United States. It softens and stabilizes the plastic; however, when the plastic is exposed to substances such as sunlight, air, and detergents, the plastic breaks down and may form a lead dust.

How can I test a toy for lead?

Only a certified laboratory can accurately test a toy for lead. Although do-it-yourself kits are available, they do not indicate how much lead is present, and their reliability at detecting low levels of lead has not been determined.
What should I do if I am concerned about my child’s exposure to lead?

If you suspect that your child has been exposed to a toy containing lead, remove the toy immediately. The only way to tell if your child has been exposed to lead is to have the child’s blood tested. Your health care provider can advise whether such a test is needed and also can recommend treatment if your child has been exposed to lead.
Lead in Toy Jewelry

If jewelry containing lead is swallowed or put in a child’s mouth, the child can be poisoned.
What should I do if I believe my child has put lead jewelry in their mouth?

See your health care provider. He or she can perform a blood test to see whether your child has been exposed to lead and recommend treatment if necessary. Most children with elevated blood-lead levels do not have any symptoms. However, there is no safe level of lead in blood. As blood-lead levels increase, a larger effect on children’s learning and behavior will occur. A blood-lead test is the only way to know if your child has an elevated lead level.
What are the effects of wearing toy jewelry?

Just wearing toy jewelry that contains lead will not cause your child to have a high level of lead in their blood. However, small children often put things in their mouth. You should make sure that all children in your household do not have access to jewelry or other items that may contain lead.


* Page last reviewed: December 6, 2010
* Page last updated: December 6, 2010
* Content source: National Center for Environmental Health
* Page maintained by: Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Division of News and Electronic Media
* URL for this page: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/LeadInToys/



NINDS Migraine Information Page
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/migraine/migraine.htm

http://www.lto.gov.ph/
web site of the land transportation office



http://www.dotc.gov.ph/
web site of the Republic of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications


http://makatiparking.com.ph/
web site of Makati Parking Authority

Thursday, December 2, 2010

web sites with free useful info:

National Eye Institute
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/

radiologyinfo org web site
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/

http://www.cdc.gov/features/pedestriansafety/
Pedestrian Safety

More Information

* CDC’s Injury Center: Pedestrian Safety Fact Sheet
http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/Pedestrian_Safety/factsheet.html

Additional Resources

* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Pedestrian ProgramExternal Web Site Icon
* Federal Highway Administration/ Safe Routes to School ProgramExternal Web Site Icon
* National Center for Safe Routes to SchoolExternal Web Site Icon
* National Safe Kids CampaignExternal Web Site Icon
* Pedestrian and Bicycle Information CenterExternal Web Site Icon


* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Pedestrian ProgramExternal Web Site Icon
http://www.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/ped/


* Federal Highway Administration/ Safe Routes to School ProgramExternal Web Site Icon
http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/saferoutes/

Combating Antibiotic Resistance
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm092810.htm


consumersavytips org web site
http://www.consumersavvytips.org/

scambusters org web site
http://www.scambusters.org/

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/index.htm

http://www.nfpa.org/
National Fire Protection Association web site

Official website of the Metro Manila Development Authority
http://www.mmda.gov.ph/

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/holiday-seasonal/holiday.shtm
Holiday Fire Safety

http://www.holidaysafety.org/

image of registry return receipt of letter addressed to Makati councilor J. J. Binay

image of registry return receipt of letter addressed to Makati councilor J. J. Binay