January 10, 2006
Robotic iBot Wheelchair
iBot Wheelchair by Johnson & Johnson
I thought that this was a great design for people who are wheelchair bound, and felt compelled to write an article about it.
This robotic wheelchair is capable of going up a full flight of stairs, over rugged terrain, and also balance on the rear two wheels to gain extra height. For a full list of capabilities, demonstration videos, or to schedule a free test drive check out the website below.
Specs:
4-Wheel Drive System
Balance on two wheels
Climb a full flight of stairs
Low enough to fit under office desks
Retail Cost: $26,100 (Insurance may cover part of the cost)
http://www.independencenow.com/
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November 09, 2005
Loquat - Cancer Killer?
Chinese doctors believe that Loquat has stopped the progression of, or even cured cancer.
"Like most related plants, the seeds (pips) and young leaves of the plant are slightly poisonous, containing small amounts of cyanogenetic glycocides which release cyanide when digested, though the low concentration and bitter flavour normally prevents enough being eaten to cause harm."
The above is believed by Chinese MDs, how it is effective against things like cancer. The cancer pulls in the very small amounts of cyanide and kills just the cancer. My understanding is that the old leaves and the fruit without the seeds don't contain the small amounts of cyanide at all, so you would have to eat young leaves or the whole fruit (with seeds) in moderation in order to kill things like cancer(don't try this before checking with your doctor). Although there are different views on this, such as on the following site. http://www.planetherbs.com/articles/loquat_leaf.htm
"The name loquat derives from lo gwat, the Cantonese transliteration of its old classical Chinese name (Simplified Chinese: 芦橘; Traditional Chinese: 蘆橘; pinyin: lújú). In modern Chinese, it is more commonly known as pipa (Chinese: 枇杷; pinyin: pípá), from the resemblance of its shape to that of the Chinese musical instrument pipa (琵琶). Other names include biwa (Japanese), Japanese medlar, nispero (Spanish), nyespro (Catalan),sheseq and mousmoula (Greek). The loquat was often mentioned in ancient Chinese literature, such as the poems of Li Bai."
To buy some good fresh Loquats go to the below site:
http://www.gemworld.com/Loquats.ASP
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November 23, 2004
I Call To An Angel Of Love
I CALL TO ANGEL OF LOVE
For my heart to hold, but tender
An angel to help me act in consideration for others, for the angel is constant and forever gracious.
I call to an angel to place within me the sense to halt, before my actions become overbearing, or when my ego rolls to thunder, for the angel reflects the deafening brilliance of crystal faceted silence.
Never again, could I lend my emotions to play with the shadows of resentment or spitefulness, for fear that a heavenly light would show my face reflected in the tears of God.
My angel would give me notice when I am about to say or do a thoughtless, or hurtful thing, or fail to say or do what is right and proper, on any given occasion. The angel of awakening would fill my consciousness with the appropriate choices.
That holy angel would soothe me with the sacred oil of compassion and understanding for my Earthly burdens of pain and suffering and I would know that all energy grown of revenge, or lust for compensation, is designed to actively plant the seeds of hate which continue throughout the world, to grow in that circle, back to myself. If I can not restrain from such indulgence, this, The angel would say, is the feast I have prepared for myself. My angel would not be there to share it with me, for only those of like taste would be seated at my table.
I call to that angel who will teach me to give unconditionally. An angel to share the knowledge of a joy that it is to give, without thought of personal gain, nor for ego's sake.
My angel would tell me often, that I am beautiful in mind, body and spirit and would sing to me until I remember the beauty of all my relations and invite them to dance me from the shadow of self imposed ugliness.
The angel is moderate and would warn me against excessive indulgence in pleasures of the flesh, for to so indulge, is to lose memory of the spirit of love.
I call to an angel to share with me, a heart filled with love.
A heart filled with love, doesn't have room for anything else.
This I know, but how?
Perhaps an angel told me
Perhaps someone who loves me.
Come Again Moon
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November 04, 2004
Can you OD on water - Not likely, but…
You would need to chug down about three quarts of water or more all at once to come down with a case of true water intoxication. It does happen, but so rarely that I couldn't find statistics on the number of cases. These people become drowsy, lightheaded, and weak. They have trouble coordinating bodily movements and thinking straight, looking and feeling as if they just stumbled out of the local bar. But the water-intoxicated can't just go home and sleep it off. They must get treatment or risk going into convulsions, a coma, or even death.
Brideshead Revisited star Anthony Andrews, age 55, is recovering after overdosing on water. After drinking several liters of water, in a short amount of time, sparked a salt imbalance. He has had to miss the production for the entire week while being treated at a clinic following his water binge. The condition, known as hyponatraemia, is caused by the dilution of sodium in the body.
I wanted to write the above for the following reasons.
1) To show that you can have too much of anything, even something as safe as water.
2) If I can show reasons for water to have negative repercussions you can do the same with absolutely anything. Don’t let a negative report about something; make you have a negative stigma about the whole of the thing. Do your own research...
3) Too much of anything, even the good things in life like water, can have a negative impact when not done in moderation.
Above information was gathered from the below web sites:
Just for balance read the below sites for the many positive effects of water (Water is good!):
Alkalize For Health
Medical News Today
Ashram
“Plan for the worst, but hope for the best”. – Peter
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