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Americans probably swallow more NSAIDs (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs) than vegetables. There are over 50 types of NSAIDs out there, including aspirin, ibuprofen, Celebrex, naproxen, and acetominophen. Personally, I love veggies because they’re so healthy, fresh, and tasty– and I’m talking about un-fried veggies (I know, not very Southern of me). Fresh vegetables are good for your heart (as is exercise), although taking a daily aspirin seems to be easier for most Americans to reduce the risk of a heart attack.
Over 17 million Americans take NSAIDs everyday for pain or their heart. Look at how many NSAID commercials are vying for your attention (and money). “Headache, backache, heartache? Take our NSAID!” Sure, no one likes to be in pain (well, almost nobody), but as with all good things, there are side effects of NSAIDs.
“Through the lips and past the gums. Watch out, tummy, here it comes.” The most common complaint of NSAID users is “It’s tearing up my stomach.” Gastric and duodenal ulcers can develop with NSAIDs because these anti-inflammatory medicines inhibit production of prostaglandins– something that protects the stomach lining from acid.
I know when I take NSAIDs, I feel like a habanero pepper is having a fiesta in my stomach. Ole, ouch! If the ulcer gets too bad, it can bleed, which can be deadly. Five to seven percent of hospital admissions are due to adverse effects of NSAIDs, and GI bleeds are one of the big complaints.
Acetominophen (Tylenol) does not cause ulcers and is different from the other NSAIDs. But it’s not an anti-inflammatory like the others. The COX-2 inhibitors like Celebrex and Mobic don’t decrease the prostaglandins as much as the other NSAIDs, but still ulcers and gastritis can occur. That’s why many NSAIDs users take an antacid like Prilosec to reduce the risk of ulcers. But not everyone with ulcers or even bleeding ulcers has symptoms such as stomach pain or nausea, which presents a problem.

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"Cops enforcing parking laws," an article in the MetroWest Daily News on March 6, is very timely because of the upcoming election in Framingham. The revenue received from violators is important to the taxpayers in this town.
There is one source of revenue that is extremely lacking because there is little or no enforcement. As candidates for selectmen have recently called me asking for support, I’ve asked this person: "Why isn’t the personal property tax enforced for payment? I was not believed when I asked that. Therefore, to prove there was such a tax, I directed her to the "2005 Annual Report of Framingham," on page 51. It states: "Personal Property Tax Assessed: $6,590,374.82." I then pointed out in the 2006 "Annual Report of Framingham," page 42. It states: "Personal Property Tax Assessed - $6,590,374.82"
Obviously there was an accidental mistake by the Board of Assessors. It will be interesting in the new annual report how this mistake will figure in with revenue received this year from personal property tax revenue.
A new business has come into Framingham, and as of Oct. 15, 2007, that business paid $63,258.53 in personal property tax. All non-profit businesses including offices for, i.e., lawyers, doctors dentists, restaurants, etc., should be paying personal property taxes. One dentist pays $1,377.32. One lawyer pays $94.01. One lawyer received a bill for 2 cents, which I personally paid at the Treasurer’s office. I put the two pennies into the steel tray.

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