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.



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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
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