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Possible Help for Spontaneous Bruising Caused by Hydrocarbon Exposure

Besides the more obvious vitamins C and K, may I mention Gluthianone? (Pub Med).

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Make your own globe -- Paper Template

Make Your Own Globe Template needed for this activity Flat maps may be easier to carry around, but there is still a need to make globes so that Earth's geography can be viewed without any directional or spatial distortions. Printing the location of continents and oceans directly onto a round surface would be difficult. Instead, this map of the Earth is printed in flat, roughly triangular sections and then attached to a ball. These sections are called gores. Make a globe 1. Using a tape measure, determine the circumference of the ball, making sure that the tape measure circles the ball without wandering away from the "equator." 2. On a large piece of paper draw a rectangle the same length as the circumference of the ball. The height of the rectangle should be half the circumference of the ball. Draw an equator line through the center of the rectangle, lengthwise. 3. Cut out the rectangle. 4. Place the rectangle in front of you horizontally. Fold it in half three times. Unfold the rectangle and there are eight equal sections. Draw a line along each fold. Measure the bottom edge of one section to find its midpoint, and mark that point "A." Mark the end of the equator in that end section "B." Drawing the gores 5. Find the midpoint between A and B as follows: Place the compass point on A. Set the compass radius to a length just short of B and draw a semicircle. Maintaining the same radius, place the compass point on B and draw a second semicircle. The two semicircles should intersect at two points. Draw a straight line through the points where the semicircles intersect, extending the line to a point at which it intersects the equator line. Mark this point "C." The length of the line from A to C is the radius of the gores. 6. Attach extra paper to both ends of the original piece (These extensions should be at least the length of the gore radius) Extend the equator line out onto the extra paper at least the distance of the gore radius. This will allow you to move your compass point out along the equator far enough to draw all of the gores. 7. Set the compass to the gore radius (the distance between A and C). Place the compass pencil on A and the compass point on C. Draw an arc from A to the top of the rectangle. Maintaining the same compass radius, move the compass pencil to the midpoint of the bottom edge of the next section and place the compass point on the equator. Draw another arc in the same manner. Continue moving the compass and drawing arcs for each of the eight sections. Turn the paper upside down and repeat the above procedure to draw the opposing arcs and form the gores. Remove the extra paper from the rectangle. 8. Create grid lines for transposing the map onto the rectangle as follows : Fold the rectangle as you did in Step 4. Fold once more in the same direction. Unfold the rectangle, and place it in front of you horizontally. Fold it in half, top to bottom, three times. Unfold the rectangle. The rectangle should be divided into 16 sections left to right and 8 sections top to bottom. Cut out the spaces between the gores. Transpose the map from the given to your gores using the gridlines on the diagram and the gridlines (folds) on the gores as a reference. Taping the gores to the ball, step one 9. Tape the strip of gores at one end of the equator to the ball. Wrap the strip around the ball and tape the loose ends in place, taking care to align the equator line. Taping the gores to the ball, step two 10. Glue each gore down against the ball so the tips meet to form the north and south poles. The final globe Copyright (c) 2000. Gulf of Maine Aquarium. All rights reserved.

If you got here in solidarity with or curiosity about a certain rather experimental proposal to save the Gulf (and thus our Eath & perhaps our souls) – may I add, the most absorbent card stock might prove best. .... ;)

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Musical Interlude: The Holy Praxis Page

Maybe you'd better sit down?

I know, huh. From grooving along, maybe talking, toking, joking, then bam. Chicken hanging out the corner of the mouth and all. Frozen by the ineffable - like you-know-who in Paradise Lost, when first he saw Eve. Stupidly good. Because existence is that beautiful.

And these cats are freaks.

from the individual who posted this:

praxis is bill laswell, buckethead, bootsy collins, bernie worrell, brain, nextman flipthis video is from the album 'transmutation: mutatis mutandis' circa 92??? its one of the most amazing albums ever, check it

You want some more?

Praxis Guitar Solo Machine
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...............................................................................for Liz......................

Here is a highly excerpted digest of a very good source I came across on the subject. This post is dedicated to the young companion animal of a dear friend, in the hopes that a solution will be swift, inexpensive, and permanent but not final. (Yeah, bad habit, that gallows humor...)

"The Role of a Natural and Healthy Diet

in the Management of Canine Epilepsy"

by Chris Alderson, Kathy Herman and Marion Mitchell

It is becoming increasingly clear to many owners of seizing dogs and some vets that diet plays a vital role in the management and control of canine epilepsy. Correcting nutritional deficiencies can help reduce or control seizures in epileptic dogs, and in some cases, may eliminate seizures in dogs completely....

[snip]

(1) Changing from a supermarket commercial diet, to a superior grade commercial diet with premium ingredients, including superior sources of protein and free from artificial preservatives and additives ( including chemical preservatives BHA, BHT and ethoxyquin and propylene glycol which is sometimes added to keep "chewy " foods moist) artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners ( added to make poor quality dog food more appealing to dogs).

(2) Supplementing the home prepared diet including added vitamins/minerals/nutritional supplements.

(3) Feeding a raw diet commonly known as "BARF" an acronym for"Biologically Appropriate Raw Food" or "Bones And Raw Food" including added vitamins/minerals/nutritional supplements.All of the above-mentioned diet improvements can benefit your dog's overall health. In this article, we cannot begin to address all of the advantages and issues related to changing diets and the differences between diets.....

...PLEASE do not consider changing your dog's diet without first understanding what a canine's diet should and should not include. For dogs on anti-epilepsy drugs (AEDs) diet changes MUST be discussed with your vet.

[snip]

There are 9-12 essential amino acids that are essential to life and can only be obtained through what the dog eats. Non-essential amino acids are also vital for life, but are called 'non-essential' because the canine's body can manufacture them, IF, adequate sources of the essential amino acids are included in the diet.

While protein content is important, the source of the protein is of greater importance. In a commercial dog food, protein is provided by combining animal sources (such as meat, by-products, chicken, cheese, milk, fish, turkey or lamb) and grain sources (such as corn, wheat, rice and soy). The sum of these proteins appears on dog food packages as crude protein. Many amino acids are available only from animal protein sources, and if plant/vegetable/cereal/grain are the main protein sources, a dog may develop an animal protein deficiency. (When the package lists these protein sources first in the ingredient list or these sources dominate the first five items in the ingredient list, the food is most definitely deficient in animal protein.) When heated, proteins are partially destroyed - all dry and canned commercial dog food is heated in the manufacturing process ...This protein deficiency in turn, results in deficiencies of amino acids ...

"Diets deficient in amino acids -- chemicals that make up proteins -- can significantly increase susceptibility to epileptic seizures in rats"...Taurine is one of the amino acids that plays a critical role in the function of the nervous system. Deficiencies of this amino acid are widely recognized as a cause of seizures in humans, felines and canines. Taurine is one of the non-essential amino acids - one that a canine can only produce if supplied adequate sources of animal protein containing the essential amino acids. In addition to specific benefits for the brain (protective effects, calming effect on nervous system) taurine also affects blood sugar levels (also implicated in seizures), assists in the body's proper use of sodium, calcium and magnesium (deficiencies of which are all implicated in seizures), and the relation of taurine deficiency to zinc deficiency (also a known cause of seizures) among other things. ..."Taurine is an anti-convulsant, successfully used in treating epilepsy," and it "controls brain and nervous system neurons..." ..."It may be that a deficiency of taurine in the developing brain is involved in epileptic attacks."... Taurine is produced from methionine and cysteine if the body is metabolizing these normally."... Carnitine is another non-essential amino acid whose deficiency is associated with epilepsy....

[snip]

Vitamins:

Vitamin B:

...deficiency of Vitamin B6, B12 and Folic Acid are implicated in seizures. ...should be supplied in B Complex form in order to avoid any imbalance...."It has long been known that a deficiency of vitamin B6 or any interference with its function can cause seizures in any mammalian species, including man and dog" ...Vitamin B is an extremely important element in an epileptic dog's diet. Vitamin B Complex supplement is crucial if you are feeding a commercial diet and is also supplemented with homemade cooked or raw diets.

[snip]

Vitamin E

... in human patients, treatment with anticonvulsive drugs is associated with reduced Vitamin E levels. It is believed the Vitamin E deficiency can worsen seizure activity. Vitamin E may ... compensate for a drug-induced vitamin deficiency. Findings from some current studies in human epileptics indicate that adding Vitamin E to the diet of epileptics on AEDs may further reduce seizure frequency.

[snip]

Minerals:

...Mineral deficiencies known to cause seizures include: Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Calcium and Zinc....

...Magnesium tops the list of mineral deficiencies that are linked to seizures. It works with Vitamin C, D, B6, Calcium, Phosphorus and Protein and assists with the absorption of Vitamin C and Calcium. It is important for nerve function and required for sodium and potassium transport....some forms of epilepsy respond to supplementation of Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Manganese.

...Manganese is a co-factor in many enzymes systems and involved with many body functions, including maintenance of the nervous system. Manganese deficiency is suspected to play a role in epilepsy in humans. Processed and refined foods are deficient in manganese.

..."Selenium depletion in the brain amongst patients with epilepsy constitutes an important triggering factor for the origin of intractable seizures and subsequent neuronal damage." Selenium deficiency is also linked to hypothyroidism.

... Hypocalcemia (low Calcium) can cause seizures because it can effect the nervous and neuromuscular systems. Calcium is essential for nerve impulse conduction. It plays a role in the release of neurotransmitters and activates some enzymes which generate neurotransmitters.

... Zinc is necessary for the production of brain neurotransmitters....Zinc intakes are declining. This is likely to be due to lower meat and higher cereal consumption,... which reduce Zinc content of food...

....please do more reading and research...

title link has great resources; and discusses topic in-depth. highly recommended.

thanks to the wonderful canine who modeled for this piece.

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Raw Meat & Vitamins May Cure Your Dog's Epilepsy

...............................................................................for Liz......................

Here is a highly excerpted digest of a very good source I came across on the subject. This post is dedicated to the young companion animal of a dear friend, in the hopes that a solution will be swift, inexpensive, and permanent but not final. (Yeah, bad habit, that gallows humor...)

"The Role of a Natural and Healthy Diet

in the Management of Canine Epilepsy"

by Chris Alderson, Kathy Herman and Marion Mitchell

It is becoming increasingly clear to many owners of seizing dogs and some vets that diet plays a vital role in the management and control of canine epilepsy. Correcting nutritional deficiencies can help reduce or control seizures in epileptic dogs, and in some cases, may eliminate seizures in dogs completely....

[snip]

(1) Changing from a supermarket commercial diet, to a superior grade commercial diet with premium ingredients, including superior sources of protein and free from artificial preservatives and additives ( including chemical preservatives BHA, BHT and ethoxyquin and propylene glycol which is sometimes added to keep "chewy " foods moist) artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners ( added to make poor quality dog food more appealing to dogs).

(2) Supplementing the home prepared diet including added vitamins/minerals/nutritional supplements.

(3) Feeding a raw diet commonly known as "BARF" an acronym for "Biologically Appropriate Raw Food" or "Bones And Raw Food" including added vitamins/minerals/nutritional supplements.All of the above-mentioned diet improvements can benefit your dog's overall health. In this article, we cannot begin to address all of the advantages and issues related to changing diets and the differences between diets.....

...PLEASE do not consider changing your dog's diet without first understanding what a canine's diet should and should not include. For dogs on anti-epilepsy drugs (AEDs) diet changes MUST be discussed with your vet.

[snip]

There are 9-12 essential amino acids that are essential to life and can only be obtained through what the dog eats. Non-essential amino acids are also vital for life, but are called 'non-essential' because the canine's body can manufacture them, IF, adequate sources of the essential amino acids are included in the diet.

While protein content is important, the source of the protein is of greater importance. In a commercial dog food, protein is provided by combining animal sources (such as meat, by-products, chicken, cheese, milk, fish, turkey or lamb) and grain sources (such as corn, wheat, rice and soy). The sum of these proteins appears on dog food packages as crude protein. Many amino acids are available only from animal protein sources, and if plant/vegetable/cereal/grain are the main protein sources, a dog may develop an animal protein deficiency. (When the package lists these protein sources first in the ingredient list or these sources dominate the first five items in the ingredient list, the food is most definitely deficient in animal protein.) When heated, proteins are partially destroyed - all dry and canned commercial dog food is heated in the manufacturing process ...This protein deficiency in turn, results in deficiencies of amino acids ...

"Diets deficient in amino acids -- chemicals that make up proteins -- can significantly increase susceptibility to epileptic seizures in rats"...Taurine is one of the amino acids that plays a critical role in the function of the nervous system. Deficiencies of this amino acid are widely recognized as a cause of seizures in humans, felines and canines. Taurine is one of the non-essential amino acids - one that a canine can only produce if supplied adequate sources of animal protein containing the essential amino acids. In addition to specific benefits for the brain (protective effects, calming effect on nervous system) taurine also affects blood sugar levels (also implicated in seizures), assists in the body's proper use of sodium, calcium and magnesium (deficiencies of which are all implicated in seizures), and the relation of taurine deficiency to zinc deficiency (also a known cause of seizures) among other things.

"Taurine is an anti-convulsant, successfully used in treating epilepsy," and it "controls brain and nervous system neurons...

It may be that a deficiency of taurine in the developing brain is involved in epileptic attacks."... Taurine is produced from methionine and cysteine if the body is metabolizing these normally."... Carnitine is another non-essential amino acid whose deficiency is associated with epilepsy....

[snip]

Vitamins:

Vitamin B:

...deficiency of Vitamin B6, B12 and Folic Acid are implicated in seizures. ...should be supplied in B Complex form in order to avoid any imbalance...."It has long been known that a deficiency of vitamin B6 or any interference with its function can cause seizures in any mammalian species, including man and dog" ...Vitamin B is an extremely important element in an epileptic dog's diet. Vitamin B Complex supplement is crucial if you are feeding a commercial diet and is also supplemented with homemade cooked or raw diets.

[snip]

Vitamin E

... in human patients, treatment with anticonvulsive drugs is associated with reduced Vitamin E levels. It is believed the Vitamin E deficiency can worsen seizure activity. Vitamin E may ... compensate for a drug-induced vitamin deficiency. Findings from some current studies in human epileptics indicate that adding Vitamin E to the diet of epileptics on AEDs may further reduce seizure frequency.

[snip]

Minerals:

...Mineral deficiencies known to cause seizures include: Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Calcium and Zinc....

...Magnesium tops the list of mineral deficiencies that are linked to seizures. It works with Vitamin C, D, B6, Calcium, Phosphorus and Protein and assists with the absorption of Vitamin C and Calcium. It is important for nerve function and required for sodium and potassium transport....some forms of epilepsy respond to supplementation of Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Manganese.

...Manganese is a co-factor in many enzymes systems and involved with many body functions, including maintenance of the nervous system. Manganese deficiency is suspected to play a role in epilepsy in humans. Processed and refined foods are deficient in manganese.

..."Selenium depletion in the brain amongst patients with epilepsy constitutes an important triggering factor for the origin of intractable seizures and subsequent neuronal damage." Selenium deficiency is also linked to hypothyroidism.

... Hypocalcemia (low Calcium) can cause seizures because it can effect the nervous and neuromuscular systems. Calcium is essential for nerve impulse conduction. It plays a role in the release of neurotransmitters and activates some enzymes which generate neurotransmitters.

... Zinc is necessary for the production of brain neurotransmitters....Zinc intakes are declining. This is likely to be due to lower meat and higher cereal consumption,... which reduce Zinc content of food...

....please do more reading and research...

title link has great resources; and discusses topic in-depth. highly recommended.

thanks to the wonderful canine who modeled for this piece.

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"last minute? you go" list for traderjoes

coconut milk

canned peas

garlic

canned corn

onions

garlic

honey

maple syrup

olive oil

naan

rice milk

blueberry juice

vannilla extract

saffron

almond exract

buffallo

shredded SPOONfuls

whatever cereal you like (we have oats)

cheese

garlic

buttermilk

whipped cream

possibly powdered sugar

bananas

potatoes

onions

tumeric

mushrooms!!

butter

green apples too

bacon

turkey

weird animals

raisins

dried other sorts of fruit

this [your fruit here] walks into a bar

vodka

drink for esu

red wine perhaps

protein powder

5htp

greenness

chicken burritos

peppers

love forever

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self portrait with cage

a poem by a faust: "the fifth power of the Sphinx"

the fifth power of the Sphinx

(or, a creature, with feathers: that chooses to remain)

.'.Joy.'.

...see a life left a chance yet a present perfect as surrender to new

.'.Love.'.

always already the only foundation upon which will the Great

.'.Work.'.

be as good & as easy as is energie infinite & as beauty is True

.'.Will.'.

birthright Divine of innocence Human: even in sorrow, to know we can see...

april Q dawn