I can’t imagine this feels too good. A handy diagram from Daily Mail:
The sassy actress Scarlett Johansson has been sending letters to her representative to encourage him to get involved with “The Healthy School Meals Act of 2010.” This initiative concerns the starlet, as she explains: “I’ve been involved with efforts to feed hungry children for years…Millions of families in America rely on subsidized school lunches, and these meals are absolutely crucial to children’s well-being.”
Even the Kucinichs are getting involved. Rep Dennis Kucinich’s wife commented that the competition for government dollars is stiff, but such plans like the Health School Meals Act would be great in the long-run. That seems to be the go-to explanation for many projects these days.
No word yet on how the Hollywoodite’s pleas were received, but Obama graded the actress’ representative an A for the Scarlett Letter.
I’m not sure how this fits in Michelle’s “healthy living” campaign, but the physicians to the Prez have recommended he “continue” his smoking cessation efforts (ongoing for how many decades now?) and keep alcohol intake to a moderate level.
Obama’s cholesterol levels are at the high end of normal, and recommended that next time he shoves his foot in his mouth, to opt for a calorie-conscious “sparkling water summit” rather than a beer summit.
While most of DC shut down during the snow storm, it was politics as usual on The Hill, where Democrats have seemingly clutched the necessary votes to ram through Obamacare. Shockingly, the American will now be taxed 10%, tantamount to the tax placed on liquor and cigarettes, simply for using a tanning bed. On the plus side, anyone who willingly pays for skin cancer can at least really appreciate that old adage about only two things, death and taxes, being certain in life.
Here’s some verbiage from a proposed health bill:
CHAPTER 49—COSMETIC SERVICES
Sec. 5000B. Imposition of tax on indoor tanning services.
SEC. 5000B. IMPOSITION OF TAX ON INDOOR TANNING SERVICES.
(a) INGENERAL.—There is hereby imposed on any indoor tanning service a tax equal to 10 percent of the amount paid for such service (determined without regard to this section), whether paid by insurance or otherwise.
In a very odd and cowardly bite-and-run last night, some crazy who supports Obamacare (that statement felt redundant) bit off the finger of an unsuspecting 65-year-old man who was counter demonstrating at a MoveOn.org rally.
“It all started with their difference in philosophy over healthcare reform,” said Senior Deputy Eric Buschow of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.
During a heated debate between two men, the following dialogue was exchanged (liberally paraphrased/fabricated):
Man 1: We must have healthcare reform! I’m tired of not getting access to private healthcare because, like the majority of Americans without insurance, I can afford it but am too much of a cheapskate to pay for it!
Man 2: I’m 65 years old. I’m no spring chicken, and I’m tired of paying for your healthcare when you walk into an ER for a physical.
Man 1: Shut it, old man! You are absolutely right but the president told me it is my unspecified God given right! (Bites off Man 2’s pinky and jumps into getaway hybrid).
Police do not know who “Man 1” is, but he is described as being a white, middle-aged male wearing black shorts and a black shirt. Personally Man 2 should have realized anyone wearing a desert funeral suit should not be trusted, but, alas, he had that American optimism.
Since Swine Flu outbreaks are soaring, obviously it’s time for the government to step in with nonsensical, megalomaniacal legislation. Starting in Massachusetts, the Senate has decided to basically create a police state whenever/wherever “health officials” see fit.
Pandemic Response Bill 2028, which passed in the Senate and will probably be approved by the House, will allow police to quarantine people during a health emergency, force health providers to vaccinate, and break into private property and fine noncompliant, possibly startled or completely healthy, citizens. Anyone who defies these rules can be imprisoned for 30 days—perhaps giving everyone else in the pen H1N1—and fined $1000.
Here are just a few intellectual nuggets from this proposed bill:
With the approval of the commissioner, police may:
- to require the owner or occupier of premises to permit entry into and investigation of the premises;
- to close, direct, and compel the evacuation of, or to decontaminate or cause to be decontaminated any building or facility, and to allow the reopening of the building or facility when the danger has ended;
- to decontaminate or cause to be decontaminated, or to destroy any material;
- to require a health care facility to provide services or the use of its facility, or to transfer the management and supervision of the health care facility to the department or to a local public health authority;
The list of outrageously constrictive and unconstitutional meanderings goes on and on, with the crown jewel being, drum roll please, the suspension of habeas corpus: law enforcement may “arrest without warrant (!!!) any person” who basically isn’t okay with his or her house being taken over by Big Brother agents authorities.
The last time habeas corpus was suspended for American citizens (and yes, they were suspended for terrorists in Gitmo—les horreurs!) was during the Civil War when honest Abe was using Machiavelli’s convenient ends-justify-the-means argument, which does not seem particularly germane in this situation and was certainly not an available option during the Bush years.
Again the current administration is creating a safe haven for power-wielding politicians to basically make any personal decisions you may have once been burdened with making, for example healthcare or Internet usage.
Four legs good, two legs bad better!
The Style and Image Network threw its annual Beauty Night Out (BNO), and this was the perfect one-stop shop for the recissionista looking for a stylish splurge but definitely getting the bang for her buck. Vendors were nestled into every corner of the luxurious Beacon Hotel’s downstairs ballroom. Canapés stuffed to the gills with delicious treats, like vegetarian spring rolls, spinach and brie quiche, and beef beggar’s pouches were perfect alongside a bar featuring smooth Winter’s Palace Vodka and beer and wine: a sumptuous feast for a decadent “girls’ night out” event.
Attendees enjoyed a relaxing complimentary massage in between shopping for jewelry, clothing, and hair accessories, while a manicure station served up today’s freshest summer colors like coral, bubble gum pink, and a classic red. New to the scene was a perfectly nude nail polish, which elongates the fingers and slenderizes the wearer’s arm.
The makeup team from Beauty 360 provided free makeup touch-ups, making its booth an excellent destination for young professionals coming straight from work or youthful Hill interns looking for a fresh pick-me-up after a long day of constituent corresponding. Jerome, one of the consultants, made up plenty of dramatic eyes for the evening, prepping champagne-fueled guests to ditch their plans for an early night and instead opt to hit the town with their new looks.
The stylists from PR at Partners, which has a whopping 14 easily accessible locations around the District area, offered an impressive array of complimentary services. They offered more than just a simple blowout: BNO girls enjoyed hair straightening, curling, and designing while spitfire hairdresser Alicia Renee Jones dished her opinions on everything from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” to TI’s stint in prison in between recommendations for deep conditioning and coloring suggestions. Gracious marketing director Natasha Laws coordinated the gaggle of women clamoring for makeovers with aplomb, divvying up eager guests among the many PR and Partners stylists for eyebrow shaping, makeup application, and hair styling.
There were plenty of retail options around, too, for those looking for complete wardrobe overhauls. Magic Body, which specializes in streamlining figure shapers, showed an inspiring collection of before and after photos from women who invested in such unmentionables, while vendors like Cookie Lee offered earthy, beaded necklaces and bracelets to facilitate a complete beauty overhaul. Feathered headbands and rhinestone accessories for hair were also a “must have” from the fabulous event.
While the pampering was certainly luxurious, the best part about the event was the packed-to-the-gills swag bag overflowing with tons of beauty products, like makeup, lotions, and creams, and gift certificates, like a week-long membership to Equinox gym with personal guided workouts. A scrumptiously scented candle was thrown in for good measure, allowing any BNO swag bag recipient to create an at-home spa experience long after the event. While many ladies are being forced to cut back on beauty expenditures, Beauty Night Out definitely provided a recession-busting approach to staying stylish in a financially responsible way.
As written for Examiner.com.
