Carl Crossman

One thing that we’ve been hearing about is the Chinese who are sending us items that contain a high amount of lead. Since our government has taken control and outlawed the substance being used in the items we buy all the time (Children’s Toys) the Chinese have ceased using the dangerous metal. The problem is that they have switched from lead to Cadmium.

Cadmium is just as deadly as Lead. It is a toxic substance that can slow the development of learning and can shorten a person’s life. Since the ban on lead, experts have noticed an increase in the use of Cadmium in toys manufactured in China. I hope that China will soon realize that America is serious about protecting our children’s health. I call for the end of the use of Cadmium in children’s toys!!

I saw an article today about teens who text while driving. The article hit me right in the gut because it is one of my pet peeves. Not just teens, but adults as well. I may also add that its not just texting, but cell phones too. I think that everyone needs to concentrate on driving while behind the wheel of a vehicle. This practice is dangerous to others as well as the person doing the offense. I hope people will keep this in mind.

As I was checking out the results from yesterday’s election, I couldn’t help but think that a change is in the air. It seems that the Republicans are making a comeback and the Democrats are not doing so well. The Republicans are very happy about two of the races that were held yesterday.

The Republicans scored a major victory by getting Virginia governor and New Jersey Governor wins. The impact of President Barrack Obama has waned and Republicans are celebrating the results. I think we will all have to adjust to the new changes and see where they go.

One thing that has always interested me is the instruments that salesclerks use to check out the items that you purchase in a store. It’s so amazing when they just point that little machine at your product and it just shows up on the computer screen. I think it’s one of the neatest things ever!

I was recently introduced to a salesman of one such of these machines. He told me all about the benefits of its use. He sells a model called the Motorola MC 75 hand held computer. Not only do they speed up the process at the checkout line, they also can help a business keep track of what’s being sold. All in all, I was impressed with the whole thing and wish I had a store to use it in.