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To: AugustWest who wrote (242)	8/22/2000 1:01:53 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Respond to of 363

Herpes Alert: (INTERNET WIRE) -- 08/22/00 -- Doctors believe that perhaps 90 percent of the world's population carries the Herpes Virus Type 1, also known as Cold Sores and 20 percent of the sexually active adults carry the Herpes Virus Type 2, also known as Genital Herpes, however only 10 percent of the carriers manifest the symptoms. The problem is generally aggravated during the summer months because of sun exposure, which is considered one of the factors that may trigger the symptoms. Due to the heat waves that are currently affecting the whole country, consumers should be alerted of the danger of contamination, to avoid an eventual epidemic. The major problem is that in most cases, Herpes can be transmitted by simple contact with the affected area and may infect any part of the body. Herpes outbreaks tend to happen when the person's Immune System is weakened. Other possible factors that may trigger recurrent outbreaks include stress, fever, trauma, minor infections, menstruation, diet, fatigue, skin irritation, or vigorous sexual intercourse. Symptoms usually occur within 1 to 3 weeks after contact with the infected person and the outbreaks can last from 1 to 2 weeks. After the primary infection, the virus lodges itself on the nerve cells near the brain or spine. In some cases, specially with Cold Sores (Labial Herpes) the chance of reoccurrence is approximately 60 percent, and individuals may have as many as four or five attacks a year, for several years. Although Herpes is rarely life threatening, the symptoms can be painful, embarrassing and may have frequent recurrences. Pregnant women with active Genital Herpes may transmit to the baby during delivery, and if this is the woman's first outbreak, the baby may suffer severe damage. Precautions- contact with the affected area occurs, it is recommended that the person immediately wash the hands or other areas with soap and water. That may help kill the virus. Contact of infected areas with eyes may result in temporary loss of vision, or lead to permanent blindness. In the case of Genital Herpes, the use of latex condoms is strongly recommended and will reduce the risk of infection as long as there is no contact with other infected areas. Diet also plays a major role in Herpes prevention. For help, more information and available treatments Herpes sufferers can go to: sosherpes.com or call toll free 1-888-700-8482. * end of story *

To: AugustWest who wrote (242)	8/24/2000 11:54:00 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 363

Motorist Attacked With Baked Potato N.J. Man Accused of Tossing Spud in Road Rage Incident apbnews.com Aug, 24, 2000 By Frances Ann Burns LONG BEACH, N.J. (APBnews.com) -- Police in a Jersey Shore town charged a driver with using an unusual weapon in a case of road rage -- a foil-wrapped Idaho potato. Kirk Davis, 23, of Ship Bottom faces a court appearance Sept. 5 to answer charges of simple assault and throwing debris from a vehicle. The dispute between Davis and Gary Baldwin, 44, also of Ship Bottom, reportedly began when Baldwin encountered his fiancée driving her own car in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach and yelled across to her to ask if she wanted him to pick up some corn. Davis, in a third car, apparently felt the couple were holding up traffic and honked his horn. The dispute escalated, and Davis, who was carrying a box of baked potatoes, pulled even with Baldwin's car and heaved one, hitting the target in the head, police said. Police said the spud-tossing occurred Aug. 8 but did not release the information until earlier this week.