Normally Google places relevant ads that are potentially interesting for visitors to this site. Today, to my horror, I found that they had placed political ads which are likely to be offensive to many of my visitors. In any case, whether or not one agrees with the message of these ads, they are inappropriate to this website.
Google does allow webmasters to block ads on an individual basis. I have asked to have the URL of the inappropriate ad blocked, but as of this moment it is still appearing on my website. I do not know if there is a way to simply block all political ads, but I am looking for it.
In the meantime, if you are seeing a political ad of any kind, please know that I did not approve it!
My fellow Americans, four of the last seven presidents have been left handed. The current presidential contest between Barack Obama and John McCain will result in another left handed president, because they are both southpaws. So it doesn’t matter who you favor, the result will be a lefty as the most powerful man in the free world.
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I recently had the opportunity to try a couple of toothbrushes from Radius, a company that manufactures a number of brushes with right and left hand orientation. I wondered, why bother with handedness in a toothbrush? Aren’t the traditional straight brushes just fine? Maybe not. Radius brushes were designed to provide more effective cleaning by improving the brushing angle while reducing pressure on the teeth and gums and creating a comfortable grip. I tried two models, the Original and the Source. The Original has a wide handle with a nice indentation for the thumb. It fit comfortably in the palm of my hand. The bristles were soft and definitely gave full coverage to my gums. However, the large head was a bit too much for my small jaw. Reaching my back molars is a tight squeeze, and I wasn’t sure I was getting there. This brush would be fine for someone who normally uses a full-sized adult toothbrush, but probably not for those who use small or children’s sizes. The Source’s smaller head suited me better. The handle is slimmer and more rounded, making it easier to manipulate when working on the more difficult spots. On both brushes, the bristles were soft and flexible, leaving the gums stimulated but not irritated.
The Source’s replaceable heads can be inserted for either left or right orientation. Replaceable heads on a reusable handle mean reduced consumption of resources and less waste. I was really impressed by Radius’s sensible approach to its environmental impact. Their website explains exactly what materials are used in the toothbrushes and packaging. They use recycled or recyclable materials, and some brushes are made from cellulose (made from renewable trees). Where they use nylon or oil-based products, they disclose that, too. Overall, the impression I got from the products, literature and website was very positive.
Of course, you probably won’t find these brushes at the corner drug store. They don’t fit into that little rack with the other brushes. But national chains like Whole Foods and the Vitamin Shoppe carry them. There’s a list of stores on Radius’s website, or they can be ordered online at http://www.radiustoothbrush.com.
Here’s a story about brain researchers in Southern California who are investigating a rare group of people who can remember practically every day of their lives. Turns out most are left-handed. Click to read the details.
Just a quick note to let readers know that we have very recently added a PayPal facility to our website:
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Many readers here (from the U.S. especially) have enquired about our Handwriting Workbook (”Write-on Wipe-off” Workbook for teaching the skill of handwriting to LEFT-handed children.”) Previously there was unfortunately no way for people outside of NZ to order this book!! Great news! It is now possible for anyone to order this Workbook online. Please see “How to Order” on our website for more details.
Hello Rosemary and all my fellow left-handers. I wanted to introduce you to an exciting website project that I have been working on for several months.
This site is a fun and informative website just for lefties. It contains useful information, instructions, and historical information about Being Left Handed. In addition to all this, I have included YouTube videos and live Ebay auction items, all for left-handed people. Last month my BeingLeftHanded store opened to supply all your left-handed needs. Future plans include the development of a Left-Handed Scholarship and many other left-handed ideas! This website is my passion and I work on it on a daily basis.
Thanks Rosemary for letting me introduce my website and I hope you will all come visit,
RC
At 56 I have had a lifetime of doing things backwards and have overcome them all. Now however a new problem has me perplexed. I and another man, about 30, are learning to drive 18 wheeled tractor trailers. We are both having trouble backing up and starting off in a straight line to back up. We are both above average in all other training, we are both left handed. Our right handed classmates are days ahead of us on backing. Our instructor is right handed and can not understand our problem. Has anyone run into this same problem or have advice on where to go for help? I believe my problem has to do with perception of angles and depth in a left handed person.
Google does allow webmasters to block ads on an individual basis. I have asked to have the URL of the inappropriate ad blocked, but as of this moment it is still appearing on my website. I do not know if there is a way to simply block all political ads, but I am looking for it.
Here’s a story about brain researchers in Southern California who are investigating a rare group of people who can remember practically every day of their lives. Turns out most are left-handed. 
