Wednesday, April 4, 2012
I am an autistic adult. My main "affliction" is people who think of me as "afflicted." If you believe that about autistic people, unfollow. You are not going to like me.
I want you to know and understand this.. I have people in my family, close family.. who are autistic. As far as my terminology or words to describe it? I am sorry if you were offended by “afflicted.”.. perhaps a better choice would have been in order.
The news is startling.. one in 88.. or … one in 70 kids have autism. Or is it 60? Or maybe 50.. Or some outrageously high number, I guess, have autism. But it’s all due to that ‘better screening’.. The modern media thinks we will believe that. ‘Better screening’… does that excuse really fly?
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Fact: Newest numbers showcase this: 1 in about 88 kids have autism.
People lit it up blue today to remind us all of that.
We don’t need reminding.
Autism has now reared its head into a mega load of lives in the United States and the world. It’s not just the person down the street, but now it’s the person in the house. Or a friend of the person in the house. It’s not just something that hits someone else’s home far away; it hits home.
Earlier today the fine folks at FineArtStream.com, the 24/7 Art Bell rerun website played a show form 2006 when Art talked to a guest speaking about how autism rates were around the 1 in 188 range. They shunned the suggestion that better screening led to such epidemic like rates. It is obvious it may have an effect, but not nearly as profound as what some say.
So we may now have finally admitted it.. Autism is on the rise. Will the cure be found? Maybe we must first find the cause.
We need to find why boys are more likely than girls to get it.. we need to find why some have warning signs but regression doesn’t hit until 18 months.. we need to find out why women who live near highways are more likely to have babies with autism… And we need to ask really serious, hard, difficult, and probing questions about vaccines. I know ‘two dozen’ studies failed to link vaccines.. but I frankly don’t care. Study it more. Please? 1 in 88 kids’ lives and maybe soon 1 in 33 kids’ lives depend on that.
We need to find why boys are more likely than girls to get it.. we need to find why some have warning signs but regression doesn’t hit until 18 months.. we need to find out why women who live near highways are more likely to have babies with autism… And we need to ask really serious, hard, difficult, and probing questions about vaccines. I know ‘two dozen’ studies failed to link vaccines.. but I frankly don’t care. Study it more. Please? 1 in 88 kids’ lives and maybe soon 1 in 33 kids’ lives depend on that.
The brutal truth, not for better but for worse, is that the number may simply climb from this point. What are the implications of that? Lots.
Societal implications.
Career implications.
Political implications.
Budgetary implications.
Get the picture yet?
The future is now, the autism generation is here.
They are not one in a million, but 1 in 88. And they are growing up.. will people without knowledge of their symptoms even understand them? Will their presence be unwanted? Will their gifts and talents be appreciated the same as others? What will we do to help them once their safety net has expired from the earth? Parents take great care of their children … what about when mom and dad pass into the great unknown.. and 1 in 88 are alone to fend for themselves? It certainly appears that many of the 50 states of the once great America don’t have a mighty high place for autism in budgets. Then again, what lobby do kids with autism really have, anyway?
I get the feeling that all of this talk today about autism in media and TV may have been actually been a disservice in a sense. It made autism seem, still, like it was someone else’s problem.
Listen.. 1 in 88 kids have autism. Did you hear that?
I have two nephews who are afflicted. And guess what.. they are two beautiful, wonderful, human beings. Quite frankly, I often think they are a hell of a lot smarter than me.
As a matter of fact….
Keep this in mind: People with autism are.. *GASP!* people! with feelings! awareness! habits! laughter! kindness! tears! and fears. Yes fears. They have them. Maybe more than “US”.
They are nothing like us but everything like ‘us’ at the same time.
Oh, and what are we? What are us ‘common folk’ and ‘normal folk’ like? Think of this truth: We enter a rat race every day in a car that could crash.. we head to a job we really don’t want just to make a simple income to buy a few things after we pay for bills. Many of us choose to use leftover cash on booze and drugs to dull the mind to the depression that would occur if we really thought about existence. Sometimes we drown out the night by casting the blue light of the television set in our living rooms, as though it will tube up the worst of the day and make us faaaaghhettabout it…. We overeat sometimes. Or under eat. Some of us make ourselves vomit because we hate our bodies. Others look in the mirror and see perfection—those are the vain ones of ‘us.’ They probably think the song is about them…………..And that’s that. And some of those same ‘normal folk’ with their highs and lows, often unnatural, think they are better.. Laughable, isn’t it? Laughable indeed.
What do we know tonight that we did not know in 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000, 1997, 1995, 1992, 1988, 1980? NOTHING.
1 in 88
We know that….
And that, really, is all we know. No matter what ‘experts’ or highly paid ‘not us’s’ tell you.
I haven't posted much of anything here in days, and I am still getting new followers
I appreciate that. Truly. Thanks for stopping by and choosing to follow, even if it for a brief fleeting moment.
And speaking of brief and fleeting, aren’t all moments just that? Here today.. gone tomorrow? And sometimes so fast that you don’t even remember if they happened or if it was some vivid dream during a warm midsummer’s night?
Ohh… time.. don’t let it slip away? Sorry. It did.. A long time ago.
Nonetheless, welcome newbies.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
A wrap.
Hope you had a good weekend. The earth seemed safe, though several 5.something quakes hit around the world (including again the Fukushima area).. and John Lear was on Coast to Coast AM with John B. Wells… some believe Lear’s commentary was an April fools’ joke but those who know Lear and remember him dating back to the early 90s on Art Bell know he is consistent. Whether what he says is a joke or not isn’t the issue, what is clear is that it certainly was not only for April Fools..
Around the world tonight. In a few links:
- Seriously? BABIES TREATED IN THE WOMB FOR OBESITY…
- Muslim Brotherhood aims for Egyptian presidency…
- Internet activity ‘to be monitored’ under new UK laws…
- US pledges $12M to Syria’s rebels
- The mystery: Cause of autism still a missing piece of the puzzle for doctors, families
- New reality: Autism diagnoses jump to one in 88, report saysI
- Conservative Distrust of Science
- Video: Foot fossil puzzles paleontologists
Good evening all.
Strange plumes on the map over Arkansas..?
Dutch Since has been focusing in on major plumes being shown on satellite imagery of the United States.. most recently, as he explained on his website, he seems to be finding more plumes. This time they are rising from Arkansas..
But with the video, this quote from the site:
no analysis — you can form your own opinion on what this is… at this point.. im tired of being the whipping boy for delivering the video on the occurrence .. you decide for yourself.. you think this is a fire.. fine.. you think this is a thunderstorm.. fine.. you think this is military testing.. fine.. you think this is volcanic activity.. fine.. you think this is related to fracking.. fine.. you think this is just a foggy day.. FINE…whatever.. Im just showing you whats on satellite that stands out as odd
I certainly hope no ill-will has been shown towards Michael.. He has an exceptional site that most check every day.. And what he reports on these most recent plumes are worth noting..
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Mega million blessings.. and mega million curses all the same.. Do you REALLY wish you won the Mega Million lottery?
It’s most likely a hackneyed statement today: Whoever the three people who won the lottery may be, their lives are forever changed.
But that is just it..
Perhaps they should be on their way to hire security..maybe rent a Brinks truck to transport their ticket to officials? Maybe they should be looking for property on a deserted island—one that is not sinking of course due to earth changes..
All of these things may be going through their heads today.
After all just one day ago they were not a millionaire.. they were not three people sharing in the largest jackpot ever…
And their lives were normal. With debt. And all those things that go with typical humanhood.
Welcome to the new world.. Limos and fine foods? Fine wines? Fine chocolates? Fine mess they have gotten themselves into..
For the world of lottery winners is strewn with cautionary tales.. people who lost millions in a year, people who overspent their fortune too fast..people who couldn’t handle the spotlight and the limelight.. people who won a fortune but lost one at the same time.
Yes, three people (and maybe more depending on the circumstances) may be thinking today.
A blessing.
A curse.
Maybe one of them will re-think cashing in?
Faced with the fortune of a lifetime, what would you do?
Sharing the wealth: Sorry Maryland, you're not alone now..
Lottery ticket-holders in Kansas, Illinois and Maryland each selected the winning numbers.
Clintonville still shakes
Days after the town of Clintonville, Wisconsin, was told that a 1.5 quake was to blame for the loud booms that took place since late March of this year, the town once again is faced with more movement and more shaking, these booms the loudest yet according to some reports.
One resident told the Applton POST-CRESENT that the 1.5 explanation was enough for people to start living their lives again. But now with the new shaking since the town hall where the mayor told 400 all was ok, people are beginning to question what really may be taking place under their feet.
While no official explanation has come yet from the post 1.5 shaking, some suspect an earthquake swarm and multiple events.
On Tuesday of this week, police were inundated again with calls about loud booms shaking houses and rattling nerves. And on Friday morning, more calls were made about the same noises.
And now, finally, after all this time Clintonville heard these booms, the rest of the nation had to only guess what they sounded like (unless the earth has been making noise near you, too), ABC news’ website has a video of what may be the ‘boom’ in Clintonville.. Listen close
Though the Tshirts were already printed about how ‘we survived the 1.5’ it seems that the noises aren’t quite done, despite politicians and officials wrapping up the story with the bow of an earthquake.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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For your late night viewing pleasure, or displeasure depending on your feeling about both men.. but I thought the Alex Jones interview with Billy Corgan of SMASHING PUMPKINS fame was incredible..
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
If you're bored at 10pm tonight, turn on the Science Channel
It’s the premiere of the show NASA’S UNEXPLAINED FILES on the Science Channel at 10pm EDT
The show promises to reveal footage of UFOs and air the perspective of the astronauts.. are we alone? … Maybe better, are THEY alone?
History at the Supreme Court began today
The Obamacare high court arguments start..
A collection of links on the topic
Loss of insurance mandate wouldn’t kill health lawThe Associated Press
Justices Split in Questions on Insurance Requirement
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