http://www.suegeller.com If you live long enough... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:41:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well summer is officially here and when the water is warm enough to swim in, then its open season for jelly fish.  Other than avoiding the water, if you do get stung, here are a few tips to help with the discomfort.  After coming out of the water, wash the ... http://www.suegeller.com/2008/07/09/jelly-fish-and-summertime/ The latest recall of 143 million pounds of Beef recalled in California that were providing meat to schools for lunch programs just re-emphasizes the need for stricter regulations and the damaging effects this has on the meat industry in the U.S.  It is time for the USDA to institute firm ... http://www.suegeller.com/2008/02/17/143-million-pounds-of-beef-recalled/ Some bottled water flies "under the radar" of regulatory requirements. Water that is labeled "carbonated water," "disinfected water," "filtered water," "seltzer water," "sparkling water," "soda water," or just plain "water" may be exempt from specific water-testing and contamination standards. In addition since there is concern about heating items in plastic just ... http://www.suegeller.com/2007/07/27/bottled-h2o-a-hoax/ Based on a new ruling by the 9th U.S. Court of appeals..."internet users have no reasonable expectation of privacy in the data while using the internet".   They don't even need a search warrant to install this spyware on your computer if they feel that your activiity could be a threat ... http://www.suegeller.com/2007/07/23/fbi-can-install-technology-to-monitor-your-computer/ So as of August 4th we can bring lighters on airplanes but not a large bottle of shampoo or large bottles of baby formula, seems to make perfect sense, NOT.   It is truly amazing how much time and money was spent confiscating lighters, unfortunately just the sign of our times.  This one really ... http://www.suegeller.com/2007/07/20/amazing-feds-have-dropped-ban-on-bringing-lighters-on-airplanes/ SLG Advertising, a media planning and buying agency in Rye Brook, NY, has formed an alliance with In Touch Technologies to offer clients branded desktop applications that allow for true accountability in advertising and marketing. The power of this technology gives brands the ability to stay in touch with their customers. It gives customers ... http://www.suegeller.com/2007/07/20/slg-advertising-offers-clients-unique-web-initiatives/ Wal-Mart, the wold's largest retailer is allowing customers to rate products sold on their website. Just another indication of how critical web advertising and interaction are becoming to an ever increasing splintered marketplace.  Consumers no longer rely on tradtional media to purchase their products, so marketers have to become very ... http://www.suegeller.com/2007/07/20/wal-mart-the-worlds-largest-retailer-is-allowing-customer-to-rate-products-in-their-stores-on-line/ In the ever continuing stream of misinformation like the case for butter being bad versus margarine, eggs being unhealthy, and let's not forget how they frightened us about drinking coffee!  Thank goodness I for one maintained my coffee habits, my family is a lot happier for it especially first thing ... http://www.suegeller.com/2007/07/19/so-now-fruits-and-vegetables-are-not-guarantee-against-cancer/ I'm involved with a very exicting event  coming up. The Bruce Museum Sea Fair Event will be held on September 26th from 7-10 pm.  The SeaFair is the world’s first luxury yacht built to hold prestigious art galleries, antique dealers and jewelers from New York, London and Paris.  Built at ... http://www.suegeller.com/2007/07/19/bruce-museum-seafair-event/ Good morning, and as I was watching Good Morning America, a Wall St Journal editor talked about the new capabilities on cell phones. One can now monitor what is being texted or called in on your child's cell phone. In addition cell phones can now monitor your sleep apnea, diabetes, ... http://www.suegeller.com/2007/07/19/morning-coffee-and-thoughts-on-personal-privacy-issue/