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Posted: May 16, 2007 - 6:27am

Possible Cure And/Or Prevention Of AlzheimerÂs

Beware The Dreaded Tau Protein

By Bill Sardi

For years researchers have debated over the actual cause of AlzheimerÂs disease, for the past two decades believing globs of fat called beta amyloid are responsible for the age-related loss of memory. But now a startling discovery Â an experiment shows that when a brain cell protein called tau is removed from mice that have been genetically engineered to develop an AlzheimerÂs-like brain disease, their memory function is retained and they live a normal lifespan.

"This is the most striking therapeutic effect I have ever seen in our disease models," said Lennart Mucke, MD, director and professor of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and senior author of the study. The key finding was that nerve cell and cognitive (thinking, knowing, remembering, judgment) deficits in these mice were prevented when one or both copies of the tau gene were eliminated.

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Lost a few friends and recently a relative to Alzheimer's, nasty stuff it is.

Posted: May 11, 2007 - 1:32pm

hippiechick wrote:

It's the one beauty treatment I really recommend. Very important to moisturize. Plus the sunscreen protects against the nasty stuff.

Does sweat count as moisterizing?

Posted: May 11, 2007 - 12:19pm

Southern_Boy wrote:

I just do without face creams.

It's the one beauty treatment I really recommend. Very important to moisturize. Plus the sunscreen protects against the nasty stuff.

Posted: May 11, 2007 - 12:17pm

hippiechick wrote:

I spent almost an hr yesterday looking at all the face creams in CVS to find one that has no parabens, paba free, no animal testing, spf, blah blah blah. But I did find one: Be Fine. The cosmetice manager was very helpful.

I have to say, it stresses me out to have to worry about every single thing I eat, drink, use on my body, clean my house with, etc.

I just do without face creams.

Posted: May 11, 2007 - 12:09pm

I spent almost an hr yesterday looking at all the face creams in CVS to find one that has no parabens, paba free, no animal testing, spf, blah blah blah. But I did find one: Be Fine. The cosmetice manager was very helpful.

I have to say, it stresses me out to have to worry about every single thing I eat, drink, use on my body, clean my house with, etc.

Posted: May 11, 2007 - 11:54am

rosedraws wrote:

Those lucky NYers. I've been calling carpet cleaners all day... leaving a lot of messages. I know I could get an oriental rug cleaned by one of the oriental rug selling places... that's what started all this. I've also seen cleaning companies that take company rugs away for cleaning.

Have you ever had your carpets professionally cleaned?

yes, but I don't have any area rugs.

Posted: May 11, 2007 - 11:52am

JrzyTmata wrote:

yes. I found this (click here)
I would call a few local carpet cleaners and ask about area rug cleaning.

Those lucky NYers. I've been calling carpet cleaners all day... leaving a lot of messages. I know I could get an oriental rug cleaned by one of the oriental rug selling places... that's what started all this. I've also seen cleaning companies that take company rugs away for cleaning.

Have you ever had your carpets professionally cleaned?

Posted: May 11, 2007 - 11:36am

rosedraws wrote:

Rather than start a whole new topic on the titillating subject of carpet cleaning

how 'bout I revive an old one?

So, I have a couple 6 x9 and 7 x 10 rugs. They're just cheap ones, but I like the color and I can't afford new ones (especially because I'll never buy offgassing crap carpet again... but there are some groovy eco-carpet options out there!) I want to get these rugs cleaned.

I've tried renting a carpet cleaner & cleaning them myself -- messy & didn't work well. Never had a pro cleaner come in... its not that expensive, but is it really that much better than the cleaners I rent myself?

What I really want is to roll these puppies up and take them to a place that will thoroughly clean them. Run 'em through some kind of rug cleaner or something. Is there such a thing?

yes. I found this (click here)
I would call a few local carpet cleaners and ask about area rug cleaning.

Posted: May 11, 2007 - 11:31am

Rather than start a whole new topic on the titillating subject of carpet cleaning

how 'bout I revive an old one?

So, I have a couple 6 x9 and 7 x 10 rugs. They're just cheap ones, but I like the color and I can't afford new ones (especially because I'll never buy offgassing crap carpet again... but there are some groovy eco-carpet options out there!) I want to get these rugs cleaned.

I've tried renting a carpet cleaner & cleaning them myself -- messy & didn't work well. Never had a pro cleaner come in... its not that expensive, but is it really that much better than the cleaners I rent myself?

What I really want is to roll these puppies up and take them to a place that will thoroughly clean them. Run 'em through some kind of rug cleaner or something. Is there such a thing?

Posted: Mar 4, 2007 - 6:48am

....my head had worn out two bodies so far....but it looks like I'm going to keep this one....

My secret?

The Life Extension Foundation , I am a member, which comes with a discount and a priceless monthly mag, and their supplements are pharmy grade.

Seriously, I have used this resource personally with excellent results. Quality of life is no joke. I highly recommend it for you or a loved one who is into treatment of an illness and/or prevention.

Posted: May 10, 2006 - 10:44am

Ten Tips for Donating a Computer
How to Donate Your Old PC
November 03, 2003

Author: TechSoup
Source: TechSoup

As more companies, organizations, and individuals find reasons to upgrade their computer equipment, the problem of disposing of old equipment grows.

There are three reasons why finding the appropriate way to discard old computer equipment is important:

* According to the U.S. EPA, nearly 250 million computers will become obsolete in the next five years. In 2001, only 11 percent of personal computers retired in the U.S. were recycled.
* Each computer dumped in a landfill is a missed opportunity to provide Information Age tools to people across the digital divide.
* Out-of-date computer systems can be more of a burden than a blessing to schools and nonprofits, as it can cost them up to $400 to bring a pre-Pentium computer up to today's standards. Donate computers to a recycler or refurbisher, rather than directly to these other groups.

Today, CompuMentor, a provider of technology assistance to other nonprofits and the home of TechSoup, is working with Microsoft Corporation to help consumers properly donate or recycle computer equipment to benefit both society and the environment.

CompuMentor's Ten Tips for Donating A Computer

1. Determine if your old computer can be reused. If you have a computer that is less then five years old, chances are that it can be put to good use by someone else. It works best for everyone involved if you can donate your equipment to a nonprofit or school-based refurbisher rather than directly to a charity or school, especially if you need to wipe your hard drive or are not sure of the condition of your equipment. Refurbishers will ensure that equipment passed on to nonprofits and schools is working well and runs legal copies of software. They also know how to properly dispose of non-usable parts, so-called "e-waste." Refurbishers work with newer equipment, usually Pentium-level computers or newer that can run current Internet programs. If your computer is more than five years old, it will be best to send it to a commercial recycler.

For listings of refurbishers, please visit the TechSoup computer recycling listing for donors:
* http://www.techsoup.org/recycle/donate

2. Recycle old and broken PC equipment. Any equipment that is not working or that is below Pentium- or Mac Power PC-level should be tagged for recycling. Recyclers are businesses or organizations that remove useful parts and then break down the rest of the materials, as we do with bottles and cans. They also safely remove hazardous materials. Note: Some of these organizations may charge a fee to accept old PC's and equipment for recycling -- especially computer monitors.

For listings of recyclers, please visit:
* TechSoup
* ElectronicsRecycling.org

3. Contact the refurbisher or recycler before donating. Call the organization or check for details on its Web site to ensure that it accepts the type of computer you plan to give away. Some refurbishing organizations, for example, do not accept anything older than a Pentium or Pentium II. While you may be inclined to donate equipment directly to a favorite local school or charity, refurbishers are generally better equipped to repair and upgrade computers. They then pass on ready-to-use equipment to nonprofits, schools and the low-income population at a low cost or for free.

4. Remember the accessories. If you can, include the keyboard, mouse, printer, modem, packaged software, or any other accessories. Schools and charitable organizations can almost always put them to good use. Most organizations only accept complete systems.

5. If possible, keep the operating system intact. If you are donating hardware with a pre-installed Microsoft operating system, keep in mind that the license is only valid when used on the original OEM machine on which it was first installed. Since charitable organizations usually cannot afford to purchase and license new operating systems, a legal transfer (keeping the machine and operating system together) can be very helpful. Linux and Mac operating systems have different requirements, but we urge that whenever possible, please pass on the operating system software with all donated computers.

6. Provide the original media and documentation. It's helpful to have the original disks, media, and documentation that came with the PC when it was purchased. Include the proof of license, which will help facilitate the legal transfer of the operating system.

7. If you clean your computer of personal information yourself, it's best to use some disk cleaning software to delete your Internet browser's cache, cookies, history, your e-mail contacts and messages, your documents, your recycle or trash folder, and non-transferable software. The best thing to do is to use a disk cleaning utility that overwrites data so that is unrecoverable.

Here are some examples of disk cleaning utilities:

Commerical Windows Disk Cleaning Software
* Wipe Info feature in Norton Utilities and System Works
* Paragon Disk Wiper
* Webroot Window Washer
* Tracks Eraser Pro
* Wipedrive

Freeware Windows Disk Cleaning Software (all available at Shareware.com)
* Eraser
* Active@ Kill Disk: Hard Drive Eraser
* Disk Cleaner
* Sure Delete
* BCWipe (shareware)

Macintosh Disk Cleaning Software
* Wipe Info feature in Norton Utilities (using this, you can delete single documents and files)
* iClean
* SuperScrubber

If the PC is still under a manufacturer's warranty, you can call the company's technical services and ask for specifics on how to delete personal files.

8. Follow PC delivery instructions. Many recycling and refurbishing organizations have specific locations where a PC can be donated, while others have delivery instructions they expect donors to follow.

9. Keep a list of what you donated for your records. Remember that tax season will be coming up. You are very likely eligible for a tax donation if you donate to a nonprofit refurbisher. Most school or nonprofit refurbishers can provide a tax receipt upon request. The tax laws pertaining to this are Section 170 of the Federal Income Tax Code, the New Millennium Classrooms Act, and the 21st Century Classrooms Act. Business donors can deduct the un-depreciated value of the computer, and individuals can deduct the current market value of a computer. To determine the fair market value of a computer, go to the Computers for Schools Canada free computer "valuator".

10. Plan for future donations. Save a box from the recycling bin and use it to store the documents that came with your new PC. When the time comes around to donate that PC, everything will be in one place. For more information visit TechSoup's recycling page or post a question to the TechSoup message boards.

Additional Resources

Refurbishers
We estimate that there are approximately 400 nonprofit and school-based refurbishers in the U.S. It's important to know that most Goodwill and Salvation Army locations around the country are no longer able to accept computer donations due to the cost of disposing of electronic waste.

* The largest listing of non-commercial refurbishers in the country can be found at the Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) Program Web site.
* The National Cristina Foundation lists a network of refurbishers online and at 203-863-9100.
*Computers for Schools also operates a network of non-commercial refurbishers online and at 800-939-6000.

Recyclers
Several commercial computer recyclers, such as Metech, Envirocycle, and Earth Protection Services accept donations in various locations around the country and make sure equipment is disposed of properly. Find additional listings for commercial recyclers at:

*ElectronicsRecycling.org
*The National Recycling Coalition's listing of Electronics Recyclers
*The National Safety Council's Electronic Equipment Recyclers Contact List
*The Electronic Industries Alliance listings

Posted: May 9, 2006 - 10:14pm

Posted: May 9, 2006 - 8:49pm

brandog wrote:

Is it safe?

... Safer than this I reckon? ...

... What do you reckon? ...

Posted: May 9, 2006 - 8:44pm

Is it safe?

Posted: May 9, 2006 - 8:33pm

... Hi Healthy living/ shopping/ cleaning enthusiasts, here's my solution (click here)

Posted: May 9, 2006 - 6:58pm

artattack wrote:

Where on earth did you come up with that?

Thanks for the spring cleaning tips. Most enjoyable.
AND the plastic lesson. I knew plastic was bad and am very suspiscious of microwave ovens.
We have been storing our food in stackable glass containers that Martha Stewert makes for K-Mart.
We throw all plastic containers away, all of this plastic thrown away, all of the useless paper used.
When I go to my post office box, I and the rest of the people there are usually throwing 3/4 of the contents of our box in the garbage. Such useless waste of our trees.

I'm signed up on Cool Hunter's newsletter.

Welcome for everything else -- sometimes I just post stuff for me - if anyone else can appreciate it well, more power to them.

Posted: May 9, 2006 - 6:32pm

laprincessa wrote:

Very interesting ad campaign

Where on earth did you come up with that?

Thanks for the spring cleaning tips. Most enjoyable.
AND the plastic lesson. I knew plastic was bad and am very suspiscious of microwave ovens.
We have been storing our food in stackable glass containers that Martha Stewert makes for K-Mart.
We throw all plastic containers away, all of this plastic thrown away, all of the useless paper used.
When I go to my post office box, I and the rest of the people there are usually throwing 3/4 of the contents of our box in the garbage. Such useless waste of our trees.

Posted: May 9, 2006 - 8:57am

Very interesting ad campaign

Posted: May 9, 2006 - 8:56am

aflanigan wrote:

Tell me, Sra. Princessa, are there comparable rules of thumb for nontoxic employment practices?

Should an employer "hire the most inert workers you can find?"

Funny!

Posted: Mar 28, 2006 - 10:38am

laprincessa wrote:

Three Rules of Thumb for Nontoxic Living

1. Buy the most inert materials that you can find.

Tell me, Sra. Princessa, are there comparable rules of thumb for nontoxic employment practices?

Should an employer "hire the most inert workers you can find?"