Saturday, May 20, 2012
Today I was thinking about Every Time We Say Goodbye. The 1960 version by John Coltrane is on the My Favorite Things album, recorded in New York City. I also have a 1963 version, recorded live, in Paris. Couldn’t resist playing Natalie Cole’s version, on the De-Lovely sound track. Long live Cole Porter! I also have two versions of You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To; Anita O’Day and @AndreaWolper.
As titles go, chatting with so-called friends ain’t quite Naked Lunch*, but if you understand that trusted adults and adulthood began and ended in the sixties, you should miss me every day reminding you to read Danny Schechter of News Dissector dot-net fame.
This ayem’s edition of The Dissector lives up to it’s “adult” reputation with the caveat emptor to remember it was the in their late sixties players of today that coined “don’t trust anybody over 30” in the 1960s.
*Jack Kerouac suggested the title for Willie Burroughs’ Naked Lunch. How can anyone establish a more perfect union (revolution) without knowing Kerouac and Burroughs, or the relationship between purple-assed baboons and the Supreme Court of the United States?
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organizing the psych@delic community
With mind control in mind, some guy at CIA had the brilliant idea of dosing the public at large with LSD-25. Instead of mind control, the CIA had inadvertently unleashed the exact opposite of what was intended and a kind of people’s liberation was born. In realizing their blunder, LSD-25 was banned, even the ingredients for making LSD were strictly monitored by DEA, even unto this day. It should also be noted that some Internet sites discussing LSD are monitored just as closely, and the generated watched list becomes the stuff present day FoIA is made.
To give you an idea of how big the USA “ship of state” is, and to get a feel for the difficulty of how turning (the ship) on a dime might be, picture CIA having created the means of attracting potential enemies only to have them unite as the 99% v 1%, and as their first order of business, after forcing the U.S. government’s Department of the Treasury into nationalizing the ”Too Big to Fail” banks and the Federal Reserve, the 99% call for the dismantling of CIA, and rounding up and prosecuting Cheney-Bush White House (neocon) GHWB-CIA leftovers.
Through the same “community organizing” that coalesced the “99% Spring” idea into a movement, these same non-violent pop culture constituent groups can be brought en masse into the AmpedStatus/Network, unfortunately, at the moment buried in spam and otherwise discredited as party to bickering House Negroes.
The following groups have been organized to call for a 99% Spring:
Jobs With Justice, United Auto Workers,National Peoples Action, National Domestic Workers Alliance, MoveOn.org, New Organizing Institute, Movement Strategy Center, The Other 98%, Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, Rebuild the Dream, Color of Change, UNITE-HERE, Greenpeace, Institute for Policy Studies, PICO National Network, New Bottom Line, Veterans of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement, SNCC Legacy Project, United Steel Workers, Working Families Party, Communications Workers of America, United States Student Association, Rainforest Action Network, American Federation of Teachers, Leadership Center for the Common Good, UNITY, National Guestworker Alliance, 350.org, The Ruckus Society, Citizen Engagement Lab, smartMeme Strategy & Training Project, Right to the City Alliance, Pushback Network, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, Progressive Democrats of America, Change to Win, Grassroots Global Justice Alliance, Campaign for America’s Future, Public Campaign Action Fund, Fuse Washington, Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment, Citizen Action of New York, Engage, United Electrical Workers Union, National Day Laborers Organizing Network, Alliance for a Just Society, The Partnership for Working Families, United Students Against Sweatshops, Presente.org, Get Equal, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Corporate Accountability International, American Federation of Government Employees, Training for Change, People Organized for Westside Renewal (POWER), Student Labor Action Project, Colorado Progressive Coalition, Green for All, DC Jobs with Justice, Midwest Academy, The Coffee Party, International Forum on Globalization, UFCW International Union, Sunflower Community Action, Illinois People’s Action, Lakeview Action Coalition, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, International Brotherhood of the Teamsters, Resource Generation, Highlander Research and Education Center, TakeAction Minnesota, Energy Action Coalition, Earthhome.us.
April was a month of treatments and challenges which are difficult to condense into a one or two paragraph explanation. To start off is the lack of appetite, and mouth sensitivity. Eating anything that is rough like toast is painful to the upper gums and mouth. Any acid foods like oranges, grape fruit and tomatoes are off my list as well as spicy foods. Using a mouth wash of baking soda and water is helpful to reduce the acid condition that naturally occurs in the mouth. Some new information to use for this purpose is 1/2 tsp of coconut oil in the mouth.
When ever you may feel sorry for your self, for any number of reasons, you can be assured that there is someone else in your life or someone you are aware of that has it much worse than you. So be positive and provide a service to someone, pick up the phone and thank the folks who sent you a card. Write a letter to an old friend and remind them how much you appreciate knowing them. And most important love yourself. If you find that you react in a negative manner when someone one questions your actions, it is time to ask yourself why did I react that way? Consider anger and hatred which are twin brothers, and their twin sisters are self-centeredness and selfishness. The larger the self-centeredness, the easier arises anger. The bigger the selfishness, the quicker arises hatred. All four are the causes of disease in the nervous and moral systems.
Fast Foods Fueling Depression Here’s yet another good reason to avoid fast foods: a new study from Spain and the Canary Islands found that the risk of depression was 51 percent higher in junk-food-junkies than in those who don’t indulge. The foods in question were processed bakery items including donuts and croissants, along with the typical fast foods such as hamburgers, hotdogs and pizza. The study found that the more fast food a participant consumed overall, the greater the risk of depression. At the study’s outset, none of the 8,964 participants had ever been diagnosed with depression or taken antidepressants.
Consider Asparagus A good source of vitamins K and C, potassium and folate, asparagus is a perennial with 20 edible varieties. A springtime favorite, it may help support heart health, healthy fluid balance and prevent birth defects. Asparagus is prized worldwide as a gourmet vegetable, yet it is easy to grow, fairly inexpensive to buy and simple to cook.
Do You Need a Colonoscopy? Despite being one of the most preventable and curable cancers, over 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed and over 50,000 people die from this disease each year. One in 19 men and one in 20 women will develop it over their lifetime. The American Cancer Society recommends a colonoscopy for everyone over age 50 and for high-risk people who are younger, yet fewer than half of Americans undergo the test. A colonoscopy looks for early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum, most forms of which are slow growing. As many as 95% of colorectal cancer cases are curable if detected early, and colonoscopy is an effective form of detection: a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine states that the death rate from colorectal cancer was cut by 53 percent in those who had a colonoscopy and whose doctors removed precancerous growths. In addition to talking about a colonoscopy with your doctor, take a look at your diet and lifestyle: an estimated 50 to 75 percent of colorectal cancer cases can be prevented though small changes. Eat a diet that is high in fruits, vegetable and whole grains, such as the Anti-inflammatory Diet reduce your intake of red and processed meats; maintain a healthy weight; don’t smoke; drink alcohol in moderation; and enjoy regular exercise to reduce your chances of developing colorectal cancer or to keep it from coming back.
That Miracle Mineral is Magnesium The claim that magnesium deficiency doubles your chances of death is quite genuine. The finding came from a study published in The Journal of Intensive Care Medicine. But the conclusion comes as no surprise to leading experts in the field. They agree that magnesium is critical to long life and good health.
“Magnesium deficiency triggers 22 conditions,” says Dr. Carolyn Dean, M.D. As a magnesium expert, she should know. She has led medical research on the subject for over 30 years. She currently serves as the Medical Director of the Nutritional Magnesium Association and wrote The Magnesium Miracle.
Among the 22 conditions that magnesium deficiency can cause, she lists anxiety, diabetes, heart disease, and migraines. And she notes that “the introduction of magnesium can help alleviate these conditions.”
Magnesium appears to be vital for proper cardiovascular function. Reported by the National Institute of Health, magnesium maintains normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, ensures the integrity of the arterial wall by controlling blood pressure and keeps bones strong. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels and is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. The most advantageous forms of magnesium are avocados, mineral water and magnesium Asparate, Citrate, Orotate or Chelate, (500 – 1000 mg daily are recommended).
Vitamin C: Don’t make the mistake of believing the bad press vitamin C got recently because it didn’t cure the common cold. That would be like thinking golf clubs were useless because you can’t play tennis with them. The number of metabolic functions this powerful antioxidant and cancer-fighting nutrient performs has filled more than a few books. The human body can’t manufacture its own vitamin C so we must get it from the diet. At least 500 mg twice a day, but you won’t go wrong with up to 2,000 daily.
Vitamin D: Even the conservatives are beginning to realize they underestimated this powerhouse vitamin when they put together the recommendations. It has anti-cancer properties, enhances performance, and helps get calcium into the bones. Vitamin D deficiency — which is epidemic — plays a role in causing 17 varieties of cancer as well as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, muscle wasting, birth defects, and periodontal disease. I Take at least 1000 IUs a day (which is what the Canadian Cancer Society recommends during the winter).
Daily Message To Your Higher Self: Help me to say to others what is needed! Let me be to others what is needed! Let me do to others what is needed! Let me take time today to smell the roses! Let me be glad I can do all of the above!
Thought For The Day Think of life as a journey and remember that it is important to enjoy the journey and not the destination. The purpose of why we are here is to learn and experience our life’s lessons. How we perceive these lessons can be important to our health and well being!
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Willard Mitt Romney v Barack Hussein Obama
As Seen, Heard and Read on MS-NBC, CNN, and at bikini_bomb (news)
Republican Super-Pac ad depicted Barack as a rock star which but which backfired on them because besides his being a successful president so far, indeed President Obama is a rock star!
[Return to 2021, an AmpedStatus/Network discussion group.
March was a month for not only preparing for chemo therapy, but actually beginning treatment. After a 5-hour session, a portable chemo pump is attached which stays on for 3 days. One choice to take the chemo is getting a port placed under the skin to have chemo treatment every two weeks for 6 months. Getting prepared for the side effects with Ondansetron for nausea and vomiting, Dexamethasone for bone pain for five days after treatment, and SM Loratadine for five days after treatment. More to follow next month. An up date for the woman who had a colonoscopy because of what was discovered during my colonoscopy which resulted in my colon operation to remove my stage 3 cancer. The serious coincidence is the fact that she had a stage 1 cancer that was removed, but didn’t need to take chemo. That was wonderful news. Change the way you look at things and things change!
Essential Fatty Acids Are Important. We all need essential fatty acids, including omega-3 fatty acids, for optimum health. Dr Weil recommends eating several servings of oily fish, such as wild Alaskan salmon, per week as a dietary strategy to help decrease the risk of heart disease, inflammatory conditions, cancer and other health concerns. However, if you find fresh or frozen wild Alaskan salmon is too expensive, try these economical choices:
Canned salmon. Sockeye salmon is always wild-caught, costs less than fresh or frozen salmon, and has the added benefit of the canning process, which softens the bones, making them an edible source of calcium.
Canned sardines. Another fish-based source of omega-3s, choose sardines packaged in water or olive oil.
Walnuts, a good vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids that promote cardiovascular health and tone dow inflammation, and contain elegiac acid, an antioxidant compound that helps support a healthy immune system and that may help protect against cancer.
Freshly ground flaxseed contains both omega-3s and soluble fiver. Grind flaxseed daily in a coffee grinder at home and sprinkle one to two tablespoons a day on salads and cereals.
Chia seeds. An important part of the diet of ancient Aztecs and Mayans, chia seed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vital minerals including calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
High quality omega-3 supplement. Available in liquid or capsule forms, fish oil helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure, nourish the the nervous system and promote optimal outlook. Look for products that are certified free of contaminants, and begin with small daily doses, building up to the recommended amount.
What Is Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)?
The negative press on red meat due to saturated fats leading to cardiovascular and cancer you may be happy to hear that a very powerful fatty acid primarily found in beef and dairy products has been linked to long-term weight management and health. This potent nutrient is called conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA, and the best possible sources of CLA are grass-fed beef and raw dairy product that come from grass-fed cattle.
Many ranchers are responding to the call by U.S. consumers by raising cattle to a free-range, all-grass diet.
Even the USDA is waking up to the consumer demand for grass-fed products. Grass-fed beef represents 3 percent of the total U.S. beef production and has been growing about 20 percent for several years. A host of research has been conducted on animals, under microscopes, and with humans to determine the impact of CLA on disease. Results have shown CLA to be a potent ally for combating: Common ailments such as Cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, immune system invaders, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and triglycerides.
The Dirty Dozen with Highest Pesticides:
Apples, Celery, Peaches, Spinach, Nectarines (imported), Grape (imported), Sweet bell peppers, Potatoes, Blueberries (domestic), Lettuce, and Kale (or Collard greens) had the highest pesticide load, making them the most important to buy organic versions.
Nearly all of the data used took into account hope people typically wash and prepare produce – for example, apples were washed and bananas peeled before testing.
The Science of Miracles.
In The Science of Miracles, you can discover paradigm-shattering revelations that demonstrate why we are not limited by the Laws of Physics and Biology as we know them today, and why our DNA is a code that we can change and “upgrade” by choice. As Gregg Braden explains in this DVD beyond a reasonable doubt, that we can reverse disease, redefine aging, create peace between nations, and even change reality itself through the focused power of belief and heart-based emotions.
Thought For The Day
Even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one..
On a positive note… I’ve learned that no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow; I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights; I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as making a ‘life..’,
I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance; I’ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you, But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you; I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.
I’ve learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch — holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.
The Jazz Society (the jazz store mail order catalog):
1959: The Year That Jazz Changed – A Guardian UK Discussion
“1959 was a watershed year in the historic progression of modern jazz. Change was in the air and innovation was the order of the day. Our cover feature, 1959: The Year That Jazz Changed, is a 4-CD imported boxed set that contains four groundbreaking albums by Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Dave Brubeck and Ornette Coleman, plus key relevant bonus tracks from each artist. The amazing music featured in this deluxe set, plus the insightful notes by Charles Waring, make this a must-have collection for any modern jazz fan.”
Miles: Kind of Blue; Ornette: The Shape of Jazz to Come; Brubeck: Take Five, and Mingus: Mingus, Ah Um
Enjoy!
Alan Skolnik
Editor-in-Chief, Jazz Heritage Society Review
On Cable TV’s Jazz Channel: “What Is This Thing Called Love?” from Jazz Experiments of C. Mingus – 1954
Charles Mingus, bass; John LaPorta; clarinet and alto saxophone; Thad Jones, trumpet; Teo Macero, tenor and baritone saxophones; Jackson Wiley, cello, and Clem DeRosa, drums and tamborine
listening to Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers
Room 608; Creepin’ In; Stop Time; To Whom It May Concern; Hippy; The Preacher; Hankerin’, and Doodlin’
Horace Silver, piano; Doug Watkins, bass; Art Blakey, drums; Kenny Dorham, trumpet, and Hank Mobley, tenor
Jazz videos from our local library for the weekend;
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (Live in 1958)
Just By Myself; I Remember Clifford; It’s You, Or No One; Whisper Not; A Night in Tunisia; NY Theme, and Moanin’
Art Blakey, drums; Lee Morgan, trumpet; Benny Golson, tenor; Bobby Timmons, piano, and Jymie Merritt, bass
Count Basie (May 6, 1968)
I Don’t Know; Handful Of Keys; Untitled; Squeeze Me; Twenty Minutes After Three; I’m Gonna Love You As Long As I Live, and If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight
Count Basie, piano; Norman Keenan, bass; Sony Payne, drums, and Freddy Green, guitar
Dizzy Gillespie (January 17, 1961)
Norm’s Norm; Lorraine; Blues After Dark, and Toccata From Gillespiana
Dizzy Gillespie, trumpet; Lalo Schifrin, piano; Paul Cunningham, bass; Chuck Lampkin, drums; Leo Wright; saxophone
John Coltrane (January 4, 1964)
Afro Blue; Alabama, and Impressions
John Coltrane, saxophones; McCoy Tyner, piano, Jimmy Garrison, bass, and Elvin Jones, drums
Dave Brubeck (October 17, 1961)
Take Five; (It’s A) Raggy Waltz; Castillian Blues; Waltz Limp, and Blue Rondo A La Turk
Dave Brubeck, piano; Eugene Wright, bass; Joe Morello, drums, and Paul Desmond, saxophone
