https://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-ignored-royal-etiquette-when-shaking-prince-charles-hand-2019-6

Donald Trump ignored an important royal etiquette rule when shaking hands with Prince Charles

Mikhaila Friel | 24m June 4, 2019

“…The President already broke tradition by deciding not to bow his head when meeting Prince Charles, instead, opting for a handshake.

But the way in which he shook the prince's hand was questionable.

In a video posted by the BBC, you can see that Trump extended his hand to the British royal, and the handshake lasted for an estimated six pumps.

According to Prince Charles' former butler, Grant Harrold, Trump's method was the complete opposite of the way the royals are taught to shake hands.

"A royal handshake should consist of two-to-three pumps, with your palms open and thumbs down," Harrold previously told INSIDER.

Harrold, who now runs the Royal School of Etiquette, also mentioned that "you should never offer your hand to shake — wait for them to initiate the handshake," which Trump did not do…”

Note to etiquette snobs: President Donald J, Trump is a citizen of the United States of America and not beneath Royalty. Our President does not bow down to anyone…just sayin’.

https://www.prevention.com/health/a27720891/what-are-pfas-chemicals-food-supply-fda/

What Are PFAS, the “Forever Chemicals” the FDA Found in Our Food Supply?

PFAS are resistant to breakdown—and have been linked to a slew of health problems.

By Korin Miller | Jun 4, 2019

The idea of any kind of chemical making its way into your meal is freaky, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just confirmed that a particularly persistent class of chemicals has infiltrated our food supply. They’re called PFAS (short for perfluoroalky and polyfluoroalkyl substances), and they’re known as “forever chemicals” because they’re tough to break down in both the environment and your body.

The FDA recently investigated PFAS and presented the findings at the 29th annual European meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry in Helsinki in late May. The Environmental Working Group shared photos of the FDA’s presentation online, and the agency later confirmed that they were correct.

For its research, the FDA tested a dairy farm near a US Air Force Base where firefighting foams containing PFAS have been used. The agency found that local water samples tested for PFAS levels at 35 times greater than the current Environmental Protection Agency health advisory of 70 parts per trillion.

What’s more, common items like grocery store meat and seafood—and even off-the-shelf chocolate cake—also contained worrisome levels of PSAS, the Associated Press reports.

Once you’re exposed to PFAS, they can accumulate in your body. “They aren’t easily broken down,” Alan says. “Once in the body, they settle in the liver, kidney, and blood.”

PFAS have been linked to a slew of diseases like obesity, hormone suppression and infertility, liver and thyroid disease, and cancer, as well as increased cholesterol, Alan says.

… there are some steps you can take to at least lower your exposure. Contaminated drinking water is a big source of PFAS exposure, so Alan recommends using a water filter when you can.

“Other places you can find these chemicals include fast food containers, microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes, and candy wrappers,” … “Avoiding these products would be another way to avoid the chemicals.”

No doubt there will be more on this. Watch the Water - and everything else.