Now that we are through with smoking
George in NY
study claims that "fat" second only to smoking in cancer cause )
Town meeting segregated by sensitivity
By Associated Press, 4/28/03
Town Administrator David Ames, who is responsible for making the town
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, said using fragrances is
akin to smoking in public.
SHUTESBURY, Mass. -- People who attend Shutesbury's upcoming town meeting
will be segregated by scent to avoid disturbing those hypersensitive to
chemicals and odors.
Splitting the meeting hall into three sections May 3 is part of a
two-year-long effort that also has produced "fragrance-free" hours at the
library.
One section of the room will be reserved for people who never use perfumes
or scented deodorants, detergents or other products. The second will be for
those who sometimes wear fragrance but not on the day of the meeting, and
the third will be labeled, "Seating for those who forgot and used cologne
and perfume."
Using fragrances in public is similar to smoking, said Town Administrator
David Ames, who is also responsible for making the town compliant with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. He said the Massachusetts Office of
Disabilities recommended establishing the fragrance zones.
A local survey found that nine of 52 respondents identified themselves as
afflicted with multiple chemical sensitivities syndrome, although the
National Institute of Environmental Health Science says the very existence
of such an affliction is in dispute.
Lee Schwartzberg
<geor...@bellatlantic.net> wrote:
Not sure what thispost has to do with cruising, but it's interesting, anyway.
> Using fragrances in public is similar to smoking, said Town Administrator
> David Ames,
Except inhaling someone's perfume over many hours/days/years isn't about
to lead to various pulmonary diseases. Big difference. Not saying it's
pleasant to sit/stand by someone who's used a little too much - just
saying it's not life threatening.
> who is also responsible for making the town compliant with the
> Americans with Disabilities Act. He said the Massachusetts Office of
> Disabilities recommended establishing the fragrance zones.
Thank goodness I have my own office...
Lee
Kevin and Sue Mullen
Lee Schwartzberg wrote:
> Except inhaling someone's perfume over many hours/days/years isn't about
> to lead to various pulmonary diseases. Big difference. Not saying it's
> pleasant to sit/stand by someone who's used a little too much - just
> saying it's not life threatening.
It is not a matter of it being pleasant or not. For some people with
asthma or MCS, all it takes is a few minutes exposure to create problems.
sue
Kevin and Sue Mullen
leek wrote:
> My husband has a chemical sensitivity to some perfumes (and scents used
> in deodorants, candles, incense, etc). We think it is lavender or
> artificial lavender, but we aren't sure. Exposure can give him
> migraine-like symptoms. He's not going to die, but it's fairly
> unpleasant for him.
I don't get the migraines, but my asthma will act up and/or my face/eyes
will get puffy and I will feel very foggy. It is not fun having these
allergies/sensitivities.
Has you husband ever heard of NAET? It has helped me with a lot of
allergies, we haven't gotten to perfumes/mcs stuff yet. If you are
interested, feel free to email me. I have no conection, other then as a
patient.
> To put this back on topic, on cruises my husband often has to come to
> the dining room late because many people waiting outside the dining room
> have just put on perfume or after shave and the clouds of it waft
> around. He can't avoid it. After they have gone in, after a few minutes
> the air circulation moves it into lesser concentrations and he can go
> through.
You husband and I have a lot in common. Many times DH has to change
places with me, because of smoke or perfume. I have also had to leave
the casino for the same reasons.
sue
nat
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Linda Coffman
> Okay port side smelly people, starboard side fat people ( since new
obesity
> study claims that "fat" second only to smoking in cancer cause )
ROFLOL! George, you're bringing out the PC "scent" crowd...
Linda
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Dick Goldhaber
I quit smoking in 1993 and was diagnosed as having cancer of the larynx in
1999.
I have been cancer free since then, but one of the most offensive smell is
that of cigarettes in any area or on any person.
The second most offensive smell, and if you lived in the high-rise that I do
is the dousing of one's self in whatever perfume is the day's fave.
It is a bitch to get on an elevator and have your eyes tear.
--
DG in Cherry Hill, NJ
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close to you who just smoked 2 or 3 cigarettes before the show. I think I
would rather have the perfume than the nicotine smell.
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George in NY
I hardly ever pass by here anymore, a little too crazed for me, but I
couldn't help myself when I saw the article on fragrance free zones. After
NY taxes on cigarettes, laws ( no smoking in bars ( even outside bars)
bowling alleys etc etc in NY come July ) and general " you're killin me "
cries of pain I am close to trying to give it up. So once I do I want to
concentrate on all the things that should also be outlawed such as cell
phones, fast food, perfume, and scantily clad woman, all of which endanger
my well being to one extent or another. I am also trying to start a grass
roots move to eliminate cars, engines, nuclear power plants, and lot's of
other irritable and unhealthy things.
George in NY
PS: Class action suit against Hawaiian shirts coming shortly.
PPS: Take it as it is meant folks, with a touch of laughter
Carnival Legend June
BCL Dawn Oct
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badger
Clay ;)
DennisB
I agree with everything you said except about skantily clothed women. If
you succeed in getting that banned there will be less incentive to cruising
LOL
A non-somoker since '79
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