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Bay Area crews in Wine Country fires to be tested for toxic chemicals
University of California researcher Rachel Morello-Frosch will begin taking blood and urine samples this week from 175 San Francisco, Santa Clara County and North Bay firefighters as part of a study into what types of toxic chemicals the first responders were exposed to while battling the recent Wine Country fires.
"The first responding units were there for six to 10 days straight," says Tony Stefani, head of the union-backed San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation, which is putting up $100,000 to help fund the study.
"This was not your typical wildland fire," Stefani said.
The fires burned more than 8,000 homes, businesses and other structures.
"So you are dealing with a hell of a lot of chemicals," he said.
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Stefani said climate change is increasing both the length of the fire season and the number of major fires in California, putting firefighters at greater risk from more than the dangerous chemicals typically found in furniture and other household goods.
The study will be done with California's Departments of Public Health and Toxic Substances Control, which will provide lab services.
Samples will also be sought from a control group of 25 firefighters who didn't take part in fighting the fires.
Several thousand state and local firefighters fought the Wine Country fires, including 61 from San Francisco. But Stefani said it would be financially infeasible to test everybody — and "logically impossible."
The hard part will be figuring out which firefighters were exposed to what — and for how long.
"That is part of the challenge," said Morello-Frosch, a UC Berkeley environmental health science professor. "There are multiple chemicals we could search for."
Plus, time is of the essence. According to Morello-Frosch, "We want to collect the samples as soon as possible, because the longer you wait, the less likely you are to see anything."
More than 250 San Francisco firefighters have died from cancer since the city's fire union helped create its nonprofit cancer prevention foundation in 2006, and 65 current and former members of the department are being treated for breast, kidney, prostate and other forms of the disease, Stefani said.
Morello-Frosch already is researching what appear to be high breast cancer rates among female San Francisco firefighters, and the new study could add to the body of information.
"I think a lot of firefighters want to have a better sense of the kind of chemicals they are exposed to on the job, so we can do a better job going forward about how to better protect first responders," Morello-Frosch said.
Spy games: Among the "army of spies" employed by lawyers to help squelch sexual misconduct allegations involving movie mogul Harvey Weinstein that were detailed in a recent New Yorker story is veteran San Francisco private investigator Jack Palladino.
Palladino and his wife, Sandra Sutherland, work out of an old Victorian on Page Street in the Haight. Over the years, they have represented some big names — including former President Bill Clinton, who, according to a top aide, had hired Palladino in 1992 to help quell rumors of his "bimbo eruptions."
Other clients have included Don Johnson, Kevin Costner, Robin Williams, Huey Newton and Snoop Dogg, plus a 14-year-old boy who won a multimillion-dollar civil settlement against Michael Jackson for alleged molestation.
In one case, campaign records showed that Palladino was paid $14,316 in 2000 by the re-election campaign for then-Mayor Willie Brown, now a Chronicle columnist. Brown's team disavowed having any knowledge of hiring the private investigator.
Asked about his role on behalf of Weinstein, the usually talkative Palladino sent us a brief statement saying that "the credibility of witnesses and the verifiability of allegations are always at issue in litigation. That is not only our firm's particular expertise as investigators, but our legal and ethical due process obligation in the representation of our clients."
Schaaf shift: Despite fallout from the deadly Ghost Ship fire and a growing homeless problem, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf still has a 2-to-1 favorable rating among city voters, according to a new Oakland Chamber of Commerce poll.
The chamber's annual Pulse of Oakland survey of 500 voters shows Schaaf with a favorable rating of 61 percent, compared with an unfavorable rating of 30 percent.
That's pretty much on par with last year, said pollster David Metz, with FM3, the research firm that did the poll. On the other hand, less than half of the voters surveyed felt the city was headed in the right direction.
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One big shift was crime as a problem, which dropped from a third-place showing of 70 percent in 2015 to seventh place, at 45 percent.
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A toothache, whether dull or sharp pain, can ruin your day. Worst of all, it can also ruin your night. In fact, a toothache at night is more painful than the one experienced in the morning. So, why do toothaches hurt more at night? It is not like something else causes more pain at night; it is just that in the evening, some bodily functions or postures may result in aggravating the pain.
Why Do Toothaches Hurt More at Night?
When you have spent all your day with a toothache, the last thing you want is a toothache getting worse at night when you need some rest. Although most people who have tooth problems often face this issue, they are unaware of the underlying problem. Hence, to give you some ideas, below are several factors that could be adding to the pain in the wee hours:
- Pressure
Toothaches are usually the result of a sensitive tooth. If you have a cavity issue or a crack, chances are, when you lie down in bed, the pain increases because of the increased pressure of the blood. When you sleep, more blood rushes to your brain because of the horizontal position of your body. As a result, there is more pressure on the tooth that is aching. It can hurt so bad that you might not be able to shut your eyes.
Same is the case if your toothache is caused by a swollen area in the tooth or gum. Over time, this can get more severe and difficult to control. The sad thing is that it can directly result in stress from not getting enough sleep.
- Sinusitis
If you are experiencing noticeable throbbing pain at night that is light or absent during the day, it could be because of the sinuses. When you lie down, the mucus gets trapped and results in severe pain. However, this is not as common as the pressure problem. Nevertheless, if you have sinus issues, this could very well be the root problem for your nighttime toothaches.
- Nighttime Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Some people suffer from a condition called bruxism. They involuntarily clench their jaws and press their teeth against each other while sleeping, causing pain at night. Even though many people do not really know about this, bruxism is pretty common. In fact, statistics reveal that eight percent of adults may suffer from bruxism.
Obviously, when you are asleep, you do not know what your teeth are doing. So if you wake up in the middle of the night with a sharp toothache, headache or sore jaw, bruxism might be your problem. Some individuals may have an advanced type of bruxism that their issue also qualifies as a sleep disorder because it causes sleeping pattern problems.
- Late Night Snacks
If you already have sensitive teeth, late night snacks can do more harm. Acidic and sugary food can actually make your sensitive teeth even sorer at night. In case you did not know, these sugary food items and beverages like soda or candy thin out the enamel on your teeth. This leaves them vulnerable to other oral issues.
In fact, brushing right after having such food is no good either. Since your enamel is thin enough, it could get damaged. If you eat after brushing your teeth, there is a chance food debris will get stuck in your teeth, resulting in plaque.
- Absence of Distraction
During the day when you are doing things and busy at work or school, your brain is too occupied to feel the extent of the pain. You get by even though your tooth is aching. However, at night when you are done with everything and are in bed resting, your brain is more relaxed. Therefore, you can feel more pain, and that is why you think that your pain is worse at night.
The cause is basically the same whether day or night. However, the degree of pain feels stronger at night time. Ironically, the more noticeable, the more your sleep is disturbed, and as a result, you are not able to get proper rest.
What Should You Do if You Have Severe Toothaches at Night?
If you are sure that you have a toothache that actually exacerbates when you are trying to sleep, you have to pay attention and find out the root cause of the toothache first. In most cases, the pressure problem would be the main cause. However, it could also be a combination of the reasons described above.
The main cure is to get rid of the toothache altogether. If you do not have a toothache during the day, you will not have one at night either, let alone a worse one. If the problem is beyond your comprehension, do not waste time and see a dentist at the earliest.
Toothaches, especially at night, can become a bigger issue in the long run. Proper sleep is essential for good health, and if you are losing out on your sleep because of worsening toothache, you could be looking at long-term sleep issues. It is better to nip the ache in the bud and get rid of it before it turns into a real and severe problem. Later on, you will be spending even more money getting your sleep problem fixed than you would have spent to get rid of that toothache.
Last Words
Now, that you know why do toothaches hurt more at night, it is time to take proper care of your teeth. Toothaches are usually caused by caries, tooth decay, abscessed tooth, wisdom tooth growth, bruxism, or sinusitis. If you have proper oral hygiene, you can avoid most of these issues altogether. Surprisingly enough, many people are unaware of what constitutes oral care.
According to experts, in addition to brushing your teeth at least twice a day, you must also use mouthwash and floss. Avoid eating after you have brushed your teeth and gone to bed. You should also see a dentist from time to time to see if everything is good, which is not a common practice since many people only visit the dentist when their pain becomes unbearable.


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It's been a while – I know!
I don't know whether to blame my lack of posts on the absence of a laundromat, or just be honest and say I haven't been doing much of anything I used to do .
I have had a pretty eventful few days however, and thought I would share them with you.
Tuesday …
I had tried to call in Tuesday morning due to a flipping sinus infection I've had for over a month. My boss didn't get my message until it was after the cut off time for me getting to work on time, so the martyr I am, I drug my arse in.
Turns out my arse was tuckered out after an hour and I had permission to take it home.
I reached a spot where there is a final gas station before coming to my town, and there, on the corner of said station was a woman holding a blue gas can with her thumb out.
I ALMOST stopped – having recently encountered being stuck on the side of that very same road not so long ago, but – I've seen too many movies and just knew she had an accomplice lurking.
I passed her, then felt awful.
I vowed if I saw a car on the side of the road (no matter which side) I would go back and collect her.
Not. One. Car.
Which, in and of itself is strange because there's almost always at LEAST one car showing off it's hazard lights or exposed engine.
This made me curious and yes, I shared it on my Facebook page.
I was then informed by those 'in the know' that the lady hitcher was in fact a hooker.
Hey, I have nothing against hookers personally, but felt like an idiot. And, what if I HAD pulled over? Then what? Would she have come clean? Or got in? I will never know.
Thursday …
Alright, so yesterday, I DID stay home. I slept harder than I can last remember sleeping. (If you are comparing that sleep to other times I did while only utilizing one quarter of one nostril to breathe through.)
Between almost drowning from my own condition or suffocating, I did manage to get quite a bit of rest actually and I was super thirsty due to a lot of mouth breathing. I got up late afternoon craving ice cold iced tea. I had no iced tea. I was to venture out of my infirmary and GET some dang iced tea.
So I did.
Now, stick with me here.
I've explained before how dangerous our local highway is. I am very cautious! I get to the gas station just fine, select some tea and prepare to go home to rest some more.
I pulled out into the median turn lane and to my right, both lanes, lots of cars were coming. So I wait.
The ATV next to me however, decided they didn't want to wait. Oh, and first of all, not sure why he was NEXT to me. Although, I was pulled over pretty tight to the left to execute my turn.
Regardless, back to the ATV.
The driver gunned it!
And as he arrived (barely) safely on the other side of the highway I realized that the ATV was minus a dog.
Here is the actual road (not during the actual moment obviously) – with very professional exhibit markers for you.
There was still throngs of traffic coming and a very stunned looking dog. Beautiful older collie with a worn bandana.
What to do?
I got out of my car, slowly (as slowly as one can while an animal is in danger of being hit) I approached the pupper and grabbed onto it's collar.
Across the highway I could hear the passenger, who, evidently was the owner, cursing out the driver in a very big way.
He couldn't cross to me but he did entertain me as I heard sentences like: "You stupid fucking asshole!" and "What a stupid idiot!"
I just nodded in agreement and asked the dog if it was okay.
It didn't answer – just panted and sat looking at me a little stunned.
Finally the owner was able to come to the middle and thanked me and that's when the gravity of the situation sort of kicked in.
I remember getting into my car. I remember shaking uncontrollably and I remember making the turn then realizing I didn't have my seat belt on.
I made it home safely.
But, whoa!
I always like to think I'd react a certain way in different situations – but always suspected I might freeze due to my anxiety.
I was happy I hadn't frozen. Because I never could have erased the image of that sweet dog being hit by a car on that highway.
Just as I'll never be able to look at a blue gas can now without thinking of a hooker.
I have a sparrow annoyed with me.
Its previous nest is blocked (literally, with … blocks) and alights on the wind chime directly in front of me and chirps and chirps.
I pretend I understand. I pretend it understands me and I say things like, "Yes, I know!" "Yes, I'm sorry." "I will build you a home, but it can't be there."
Well, today was the day.
Butters had me up twice in the night – she's not getting any younger and it worries me when she's out of sorts.
I got completely up at 5. (Meaning, I had the wherewithal to use all of my faculties at the same time.)
The land around was enticing.
Tangent: I was sharing with a friend yesterday that, while I was glad it was Friday, it was suddenly again Friday. Life is just ticking away! Every single day, should count. So, that in mind, make the moments count right?
Sunrise hike was in order!
A grainy picture of the first of many.
A less grainy picture of the same spot with more light.
Somehow 'grainier' photo of the same place in more light.
Sun coming up.
And, brighter.
And some pretentious 'artistic' shots.
Mysterious alien circle or … maybe a tire was there for a while.
On the way back.
Butters was exhausted (and, shaking which was scary).
Then came part two. Gardening.
Gardening is so relaxing and rewarding – is a sentence I will NEVER say. LOL!
My mother, my Grandmother, my Son are all excellent gardeners. They have thumbs greener than envy.
I reluctantly do it and have little to no expectations of survival.
I could probably, literally, waltz by a plant and have an adverse effect on it.
However, as Jeff Goldblum will attest to, "Life, um, finds a way."
New 'cones' on the Pine trees.
Strawberry basket still blooming.
My onions, (that I planted entirely too close to each other) survived the snow!
Freshly transplanted Malabar Spinach. God be with you – because, you can't count on me.
My potatoes are thriving on top. God only knows what's going on where they are supposed to be growing.
Alright, so, now to the bird box. And, as this picture shows, apparently I have no problems growing weeds/grass. But, this was what I collected from the barn to create my promise.
Had some problems but, managed somehow.
Open for business.
I was trying to be funny on my page – and how the f&$* did Facebook turn it into an ad??? Anyway, I guess if you can fit in there, I can let you rent it.
Thing is – the bush to the left of it used to be peppered with birds. Now, they're wary. Only had a couple show up at the open house. And one assumed that the beverages were included.
I may have scared them off rather than made amends.
Makes sense.
It finds a way – and – finds a way out.
The Grand Solar Minimum … in Arizona – and Clem.
Oh Clem. I'm still mourning him.
I originally created him with only a little mouth and two little rock eyes.
My husband insisted he at least have arms.
Here he was at his best – happy! I mean, after all, it was his birthday! (Snowday?)
I woke this morning with trepidation, was Clem still around???
He was, but, the weight of the snow had laden his arms, and he looked a lot less happy.
Clem had seen some shit.
I arrive home tonight and … Rest in Pieces dear Clem.
All joking aside (and, I'm really not joking about the loss of my inanimate snowman, you know me by now) is that this snowfall was bonkers.
It all started on Wednesday when snow (Blizzard) was expected.
You all know also by now that I have a fear of my drive and beating the storm was top priority for me and arriving home beforehand.
I received messages from my (should have been a meteorologist) husband, predicting (once again true) the weather.
I left work early.
Woke the next day in the dark, and peered out the window – and … WOW! Yes! A snow day!
Texted my bosses, who already had a heads-up. Nope, to the nopety nope, I would not be navigating 'the pass'.
My first photos sucked. But, then daylight arrived and I went for a little walk. I realize I sound like Darth Vader (it was SO very cold), but also please listen for the crunching of snow, because, that's what I had forgotten the sound of!!!! Fresh snow, fresh footprints – complete and utter white out!!!
I felt like a kid!
Butters enjoyed it too – she was frisky. (This, the dog who would not go outside in the rain a couple years ago to pee. (Thank Gawd that's changed.)
So it was on! Bring it!
Hubby was home, fire was stoked and Butters happy.
Here's some more pics of the rare day.
OH! SO glad I planted when I did. (Insert sarcasm here) But, it was a beautiful day.
I say that, but honestly, after a walk and many photos – it was just very white, wet and repetitive and I couldn't stop thinking about how behind I was at work.
I went in early today – and navigated ice and 'previous tire tracks' (which is a thing) and totally appreciated the beauty of our area. The mountains were majestic – and I would love to show you them, but, I kept two hands on the wheel!
When it's in the 120's I'll look back on this post and appreciate how cold my fingers were whilst scraping my car's windshield. I'll appreciate putting a jacket on – and I'll look back on this beauty in awe!
Moved! Steep Grades and a Special Neighbor.
Well, it's been a week since I've moved into my new home!
Yes, I had that exhale moment.
Still have a lot to do – but for all intents and purposes, we're moved!!!
I've been adjusting to the longer commute, that just happens to be on a road they literally test vehicles on. No kidding – Ford brings their trucks covered in sensors and hauling tons of weight and drive up and down the grade. (Here's an old article about this HERE.)
On the side of the road there are jugs of water that good Samaritans have left for struggling vehicles of the non-test type.
Regular commuters know that the air conditioning needs to be off for the majority of the trip, which, in triple digits can be quite taxing. And when I say taxing, I mean, sheets of sweat, wet undergarments and complete loss of electrolytes.
Once that hill has been taken though, it's worth the while.
Let's get onto introducing you to one of my neighbors.
I say neighbor, but, it's more like … um … a land mate? Pet?
I'll begin with our introduction.
I was sitting on the porch, enjoying a light breeze in the early evening. Rose bushes were rustling, pine trees pining. I had a hose running to water the length of the thirsty trees and looked over to check on the progress.
To my surprise, atop the picnic table was – well … take a look yourself.
I slowly got up and put my dog inside the house. I then calmly stated, "Um, honey? There's a snake on the table."
Now, I have been aware in my 15 years in the desert that the territory comes with desert creatures. I've had my run ins with an assortment of them. But, not a snake.
I'm actually quite fond of them. Had wanted one years ago.
But, considering our location, not all snakes want to be your friend.
My honey came out and we watched from a distance to make sure there was no rattle. Then, got a little closer to assess the head shape.
He went in as my fascination grew.
Snake (I've since named Yogi – because, c'mon, pic-i-nic table!) came closer. I grew braver.
And, closer still, into the rose bushes.
I followed Yogi around for a while, until it moved off into another lot.
I reached out and posted photos to a snake site. I was informed it is a non-venomous gopher snake, good to have around! I was also taught that if I needed it to scoot, I could spray it lightly with a hose.
I fretted a little about it interacting with my pup. I certainly don't want to have my time outside or hers dictated by our new friend. Still haven't quite worked that out yet. (Any advice is welcome!)
Following night, we were outside when my guy announced, "Your friend is back." Sure enough.
This is such a low-key snake. I mean, you can literally walk next to it.
But, the issue of the dog. So, with Butters inside, I decided to try the spritz method. It worked. Yogi went back under the fence and curled up and cut its eyes at me. Had a look of complete inconvenience and indignation. To add insult to moisture, two sparrows alighted upon the fence and looked down upon Yogi. I entrusted them to keep watch.
SO! What to do, what to do?! I'm an animal lover so definitely harming one is out. Relocating it would be useless as it's bound to be replaced by another – I mean, we have nothing but desert next to us and own 2.15 acres of it ourselves.
Must find a way to cohabitate.
I guess I'll have plenty of time to consider just how to do that during my commute.
Another Musing from the place I'm doing Laundry
It's bonkers.
As Alice would say.
It's almost 3 weeks since I left my home. And I still feel like a dog turning in circles and not able to lay down.
That got me to thinking about the homeless – the people who don't have shelter to exhale in. Bouncing and bouncing from place to place. I mean, if I feel this way in my parents home – then … Gawd.
It makes me so sad.
The important thing is I have my Teddy. My bear. I think I understand the homeless with their carts. Having things that are familiar to you is so important. THEN I start thinking about people relocated due to fire or flood and all of their possessions gone. Just gone. Then I appreciate Facebook more. I lost a lot of photos in my divorce. But, Facebook is an eternal photo album and also, since they started memories, a diary.
I've also taken a lot of photos.
Clearly, it's a 'tad' windy.
Bottom line, it sucks not to be home. But I'm glad to fill in for my mum and dad that also want to be home.
And, am enjoying the pets, even if it means many scratches. 😉


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