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Fuck it. I’m totally just going to smoke. There’s no point denying it, especially with the people I hang out with. Okay, really only Nick. But Nick is kind of a big part of my life right now. I only smoke once or twice when we hang out, and he kind of gets that I don’t smoke in front of Natalie, without me even saying anything. He just gets it. I don’t know. He’s just wonderful. Why does he have to be wonderful? I’ve always hated those dumb girls who say stuff like that, but I’m totally there. He’s not presumptuous or anything. He walked a good 3+ miles with me, and from what I could tell, he enjoyed just walking and talking with me. He’s been very conscious of my unspoken rule of no contact and is only pushing it a little, and that little is way less than I would let him get away with. I have a weird thing about being touched. Until I know you fairly well and thus trust you, you don’t get to touch me. You just don’t. I love hugs, I love being touched, but I have to trust you a lot. He’s only just now started asking for hugs. He holds me close for a little longer than necessary but not longer than propriety or my hackles dictate against, lets go, smiles, and thanks me for spending time with him. I play it cool, thank him for spending time with me, and walk him to the door.
The sad truth? I’m thanking him a million times over for even thinking about me. I’m a total head case. I analyze everything in minute detail, both as it happens and in my alone time. And while I would totally LOVE for things to jump right to the steamy romance thing, I love things the way they are. I know a lot of people say this, but if it just stayed this way forever, I wouldn’t feel any loss. I’d still long for more (I’ll be honest—he’s a MAJOR catch), but if that’s not what he wants, I won’t ask for more. And that’s all I’ll say on the matter. For now. :)
Wow. I definitely veered WAY off-topic. Smoking. Yeah, I know. It causes cancer. It rots your teeth. I know all the effects of smoking, I know. Most of my family is either in the medical field or suffering because of their nasty habit. I get it. It’s bad for you. Ugh! And I hate it. I hate smoking with a passion. But I hate it in the sense that I obsess over it. I deny myself until I get pushed just a little too hard. And I’ve discovered that giving in to the craving makes the craving much less potent. I know, that’s called appeasing the nicotine fiend. But my cravings right now are MUCH less strong than they were last week when I flat-out refused to smoke. Last week, just the smell of someone who had smoked in the last few hours was enough to set off my cravings. Right now, I’m surrounded by smokers, and I’m wearing clothes that smell like cigarettes, but I’m not craving even in the least bit. So I’ve decided that smoking is my vice. I don’t smoke enough that it interferes with my life. I don’t even smoke every day. But self-denial feels way more destructive than allowing myself a dirty little habit every now and again.

On Tuesday, Eric Morris of Florida died after consuming more than two dozen cherry vodka shots within a half hour. Witnesses provided evidence that he had taken 23 to 25 "cherry bomb" shots in a 30 minute duration. A Cherry Bomb is made by combining cherry vodka with the Red Bull energy drink.

The 26-year-old male was said to be participating in a drinking game with another patron at Angel's Show Bar in Seffner Florida hours before he died. While his drinking buddy stopped after just a few shots, for some reason the bartender kept serving Morris and "decided at shot glass 24 or 25 that she wasn't going to serve him anymore." Just moments after being declined more alcohol, Morris "staggered away from the bar where he had been drinking and collapsed."

Unable to resuscitate him, patrons at the bar called 911. Morris was transported to a local hospital and then died about two hours after the party had begun. The odd thing about this is that he used to work in a bar himself, as a bouncer. Seeing people test their limits with alcohol, one would think he would have learned not to outdo himself, however his sister thinks he kept taking the shots to try to prove his endurance, which was valued in their family.

There is currently no legal limit as to how much liquor a bar can serve a patron. Do you think a law like this should be enforced? Many bartenders know when it is time to "cut someone off," however when it comes down to making money, is this really a consideration while serving someone who is severely impaired in making decisions? It seems a large misjudgment caused this man his life, and also a reminder to others when enough is too much.

 

I have always loved cats, domestic and wild, I like them because they are so damn independent!! They don't need me, they can get along fine without me, but they choose to be your friend on their own terms. Unlike a dog that really don't survive alone, but seek out other dogs to help them survive, cats do very well without any help. They are not 'needy' , I am at a stage in my life where I have 'taken' care of others long enough, although hubby don't count in this :) I just don't want to have to take care of another critter or person, cats fit the bill nicely, although I am not owned by any pets at this time since I am full time on the road, if I had my rathers , if and when I am home all the time , a cat would be my first choice, although I love dogs, I hate barking dogs the most,, cats don't bark and that is another plus, although if I were alone, I would have a medium to large dog for guardian purposes, but I would have a cat as a companion, and to find out the healing values in their purr......another plus! Another thing is that you don't have to pen them up or tie them up, I hate seeing dogs in little kennel pens, or on a lease tied to a tree somewhere far from their masters home, If I could not provide a huge penned up yard to house my dog,and had to put them on a lease, I would not have one, I find that to tie up a dog or put them in these little pens are abuse! and I wish more people would wise up to how pittyful they have made these dogs lives, I personnally believe it you can't provide the adequate space for these critters to have a good life,you shouldn't be able to have one...........I for years did this to these poor critters, and I have vowed never again.

blessed be.........purrrrring away

 

THIS ARTICLE FROM  LIVING  WITH CRYSTALS NEWSLETTER FROM RAINBOW CRYSTAL WEB.
The Power of Purr

When I was first learning about crystals and vibrations, my idea of vibration was a cat's
purr, and I wondered what kind of healing could be accomplished by placing a cat on each
chakra. The research I did for this article suggested that this would be a very good
idea.

If you are owned by one or more cats, you probably already know the roles they play as
healers in your life, but you may enjoy having some details and statistics: both to
persuade your cat-loving but holistically-indifferent friends that there might be
something to this vibration business. Those who are holistically inclined but indifferent
to cats may gain a deeper appreciation of my favorite species.

I've simplified the technical information so that I could understand it. I hope it works
for you, too.

Purring is Good for Cats

Scientists have determined that cats, including pumas, lions, tigers, ocelots, cheetahs,
etc., usually purr in the range of 20 to 140 Hertz (Hz). (1 Hertz means a vibrating
structure moves back and forth once per second. A domestic cat usually purrs at a
frequency of 25 and 50 Hz. This is important because:

Research has demonstrated that exposure to a frequency of 25 Hz increases bone density by
at least 20%. Veterinarians, who've known this for a long time, say that if you put a cat
and some broken bones in the same room, the bones will heal. This may also explain why
cats rarely suffer bone or joint related diseases, including hip dysplasia, arthritis and
ligament problems, or bone cancers.

Not only bones are affected by purring. Other research has demonstrated that, in the
higher frequency ranges, the body produces an increase of natural anti-inflammatory
compounds. This reduces joint pain and swelling and results in the healing of muscles,
tendons, and ligaments.

Purring also seems to open up a cat's air passages, thus reducing the incidence of
respiratory problems. The respiratory difficulties often associated with heart disease
are rarely found in cats, and all breathing problems a cat may have are quickly
alleviated when the cat begins to purr. A story in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal
(1973) described a dying cat who was having so much trouble breathing that its vet was
considering euthanasia. However, once it started to purr, it began to breathe normally.
Purring seemed to open its air passages.

The cat's ability to change the frequency of its purring is probably one of its
fine-tuning healing abilities. It may account for domestic cats living longer lives than
their canine counterparts and may also have given rise to the idea that cats have nine
lives.
They survive conditions that normally kill other animals, such as falls from heights. In
a study of 132 cat falls with an average fall height of 5 ½ stories, 90% survived. The
record height for a cat falling and surviving is 45 stories.

Purring is Good for Humans

Cat fans have always believed a cat’s purr was relaxing or stress reducing. Stress
reduction alone can lead to countless health benefits.

Many people report that lying in bed with a purring cat helps them go to sleep easily.
Others have noticed that their cats seem to know when they're not feeling well and the
location of the pain. Have you ever had a stomachache that was eased by a cat purring in
your lap?

A friend of mine who was going through a serious psychological disorder discovered that
every time she was lying in bed shaking with fear, her cat would dash from the living
room and curl up beside her, purring loudly. This feline nursing procedure got her
through a number of rough spots.

Now science is beginning to confirm what we cat lovers have always known. Studies have
shown that owners, especially senior citizens, who have cats have lower blood pressure
and can live longer than humans who don't own pets. Scientists are now researching
whether sound and vibration therapy could halt osteoporosis, or renew bone growth in
post-menopausal women and the elderly.

Other Studies

Psychologist Dr. June McNicholas of Wales is a strong advocate for allowing pets to visit
their people who are in hospitals. She believes that animal companionship can assist the
healing process.

She and some colleagues found that:


    * Cats provide considerable emotional support during the early stages of spousal
bereavement.
    * Cats can provide support for women with breast cancer.
    * In general, cat owners have fewer psychological and physical health problems than
those without cats.
    * 90% of children with cats rate their felines as being in their top ten special
friends.

The children are smart in their choices. A study by the Institute of Paediatrics and
Adolescent Medicine in Munich found that young children continuously exposed to cats were
67% less likely to develop allergic asthma. 45% were less susceptible to developing hay
fever than other children.

Researchers at Warwick University in the UK also found that children who own pets have
stronger immune systems and take fewer days off school due to illness.

The Element of Detachment

Humans are accustomed to getting a dose of pity with treatment. We expect our caretakers
to say, "I'm so sorry." "Oh, I feel so badly for you." "What an
awful thing happened to you."

We forget that when we're vibrating in a state of feeling sorry for ourselves, feeling
miserable and hurt, we aren't making ourselves feel better. A confirmation that the
physical/emotional place we currently occupy is unpleasant and undesirable only serves to
help keep us there.

The cat sends no "Get Well Soon" cards. It doesn't sit by your bed looking
sympathetic. It doesn't say "Poor thing." It gets on your lap and purrs. It
doesn't look to be rewarded for its healing work. It's not thinking, "I want you to
think I'm great because you feel better." And if you don't feel better, it isn't
going to feel worse.

This may be vibrational healing at its best. No ego is involved, and the feline healer
doesn't have an investment in the outcome. It purrs because purring feels good.
Rainbows don't shine for our benefit, either, but we love to see them.

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Breaking from Newsmax.com Tim Russert’s Death: A Warning for Millions The death of NBC's Tim Russert on Friday at the age of 58 is shining the national spotlight on sudden cardiac arrest. In the week when the government announced that life expectancy in the United States had risen to an all-time high of 78 and deaths from heart disease were declining, Russert’s death, which occurred when he collapsed at the network’s Washington office, was a sad warning that fatal heart attacks can — and often do — strike without warning. Many victims of sudden cardiac arrest, like Russert, cannot be resuscitated. And incredibly, Russert may have died because he was deficient in a simple nutrient, a respected medical doctor says. Editor's Note: Medical Doctor Reveals the Sordid Truth About Heart Disease — Go Here Now Even though Russert’s death was shocking and sudden, there were ominous signs. Russert had been diagnosed with coronary artery disease and diabetes. Both are risk factors for a sudden heart attack. In addition, he was overweight and in a high-stress job, two additional factors that raised his risk. And although Russert may not have known, an autopsy revealed he also suffered from an enlarged heart. Russert didn’t die alone. About 850 people in the U.S. also died Friday of sudden cardiac arrest, and 310,000 die each year. Their disease didn’t occur overnight. Fat deposits (plaque) and inflammation had been building for decades. The plaque cracked or tore, and the body’s efforts to repair the damage caused a clot which blocked an artery and caused sudden heart attack. Dr. Michael Newman, Russert’s personal physician, confirmed Russert died of a massive heart attack that occurred when a clot ruptured in his left anterior descending coronary artery and caused the fatal heart attack. Editor's Note: Reverse Coronary Plaque Build-up with Nutrients, Not Drugs — Go Here Now Russert probably believed he was taking good care of himself. He had no obvious symptoms of heart disease, and he was taking medication and exercising. He also easily passed a stress test two months ago. But what Russert didn’t know was what probably killed him, says acclaimed neurosurgeon and health advocate Dr. Russell Blaylock. “Chances are the medicines he was taking to reduce his chances of having a life-ending heart attack — probably statins — weren’t helping him at all. Statins don’t protect against heart attacks. And he didn’t know that the lack of one nutrient could have cost him his life. Editor's Note: Statin Drugs are Dangerous, Doctor Warns — Read More Here “The number one cause of sudden cardiac death is magnesium deficiency,” Blaylock says. “Cardiac patients and those with diabetes have the lowest magnesium levels of all. Since Russert had both heart disease and diabetes, he was probably deficient in magnesium. A bad diet and stress would have further depleted the magnesium in his body. “People who are deficient in magnesium are most likely to have sudden cardiac arrest, and when they do arrest, and they are harder to resuscitate. Many simply can’t be resuscitated.” To avoid a fate similar to Russert’s, Dr. Blaylock advises a magnesium supplement every day. “Magnesium reduces inflammation in the walls of the arteries and veins and it slightly thins blood,” he says. “If you do have a clot, magnesium prevents the heart from going into spasm. About half of the people who die from sudden cardiac arrest die from arrhythmia and magnesium prevents that. It is also essential that diabetics control their sugar levels. “If Russert was low in magnesium, an inexpensive supplement could have saved his life.” Important: Blood Pressure Is Your Number One Risk Factor, But Drugs Have Terrible Side Effects — Read More Dramatically Lower the Risk of Diabetes — Go Here Now CRP Test Is Better Than Cholesterol — Key Tests to Take for Your Heart © 2008 Newsmax. All rights reserved.

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