(Lead poisoning) does cause some neurological problems, but it's almost always in the extremities, in the arms and legs primarily. There have been a couple of cases of deafness caused by lead poisoning but it's very rare, so I think it's a long shot. |
Beethoven saw physician after physician in search of a cure for his physical ailments. He suffered from bad digestion, chronic abdominal pain, irritability and depression. |
He could not have gotten it as a child. Children who get lead ... usually get intellectual deficits -- it affects their learning ability. However, adults often attain their full intelligence. They have this unremitting abdominal distress, pain and nausea, that sort of thing. |
I can endure my own despair but not another's hope. |
In love alone we hate to find
Companions of our woe. |
Now that I'm here, I'm looking forward to working with the tribe. This council is progressive and are future-oriented. They are looking at goals which offer more employment and enjoyment to customers. |
Of all the plagues a lover bears,
Sure rivals are the worst! |
Of all the plagues a lover bears, Sure rivals are the worst! |
Of continued concern will be high gas prices and a housing market that is slowing down considerably. But so far consumers have not turned negative, and their positive sentiment is helping fuel the economy. |
There were some final details to sort out. |
We feel that we're fulfilling part of his wishes, albeit 199 years later, |
We feel that we're fulfilling part of his wishes, albeit 199 years later. |