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Stem cell advancement
Modified adult stem cells may be helpful in spinal cord injury
Researchers at UTHealth have demonstrated in rats that transplanting genetically modified adult stem cells into an injured spinal cord can help restore the electrical pathways associated with movement. The results are published in the Feb. 24 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.
This is an interesting albeit technical article about new progress in stem cells.
Kitty Widdums Clubhouse
I will be devoting my energy to this endeavor for a while. It is a product idea that I've been knocking around in my head. I have to build a prototype, find investors, come up with a business plan, and other various details. No problem whatsoever. I've got this. Stay tuned for the photos of the prototype of my Kitty Widdums Clubhouse.
Working on the bugs
I have just updated my site again, very small changes that only those of you who check it regularly may notice. I have added a favicon. That is the little icon next to the URL in your favorites and in your browser address line. Unfortunately I have not been able to figure out how to make it appear in IE which is, as most know, the most popular browser. It does however work in Firefox, so that is good, I suppose.
I have learned a lot about computers since first purchasing one almost 3 years ago. Now I have 2, a laptop and a desktop. I use my laptop primarily for business purposes. But of late I have also been forced to use it for entertainment as well. My laptop's computer hard drive space is extremely vast and it is faster with much better start up and shut down times. I hope to one day update the desktop to be faster as well as have a much larger hard drive with much more space.
I have learned a lot about computers since first purchasing one almost 3 years ago. Now I have 2, a laptop and a desktop. I use my laptop primarily for business purposes. But of late I have also been forced to use it for entertainment as well. My laptop's computer hard drive space is extremely vast and it is faster with much better start up and shut down times. I hope to one day update the desktop to be faster as well as have a much larger hard drive with much more space.
E-book available
My e-book Goth Chick's Fashion Guide NYC is now complete and ready for purchase!! I'm sure all of you will be impressed and pleased with its appearance. Its been a long time coming, but it was all worth it. For a limited time it will be offered at a special introductory price, 50% discount. Full price $5 now only $2.50! Get it at this reduced rate for a limited time. I don't know how long I will be able to sell it at this price.
e-Books coming soon
My e book is almost complete and ready for purchase. I have turned it over to my editor for checking and as soon as I make the changes necessary, I will be able to link it to Paypal. I also accept credit card purchases. My website is secure. Your information is safe with me. I will neither trade nor sell your private information to any third parties without your express permission.
My first e-Book is entitled Goth Chicks Guide to NYC and it will also be followed up by a newsletter for which I will include a link within the e-book. My e-book will be offered at a special limited time reduced price of $2.50, after which it will be full price $5.00 each.
You will also be able to subscribe to my newsletter that will give you tips on the Gothic subculture, lifestyle, fashion, makeup, and more.
My first e-Book is entitled Goth Chicks Guide to NYC and it will also be followed up by a newsletter for which I will include a link within the e-book. My e-book will be offered at a special limited time reduced price of $2.50, after which it will be full price $5.00 each.
You will also be able to subscribe to my newsletter that will give you tips on the Gothic subculture, lifestyle, fashion, makeup, and more.
My short stories
I have a sample of my short story for children entitled: Stanley Stoodle Noodle.
I also have a sample of my short story Drops of Blood
Poetry Sample
Here is a sample of my poetry. If you would like to purchase a copy of my poetry entitled Pearls of My Soul Poetry from 1990-2005 please e-mail me.
Poetry Sample
Poetry Sample
My Essays
A note about my essays: I have re-written many of these essays as my awareness, knowledge, and opinions change and grow over the years. I write about the things which I feel the most strongly about. I often refer to my essays as TBOFIs which is an acronym for Thoughts, Beliefs, Opinions, Feelings, & Ideas. I have messages that I want to get out to people, much the way that an evangelist feels the need to spread the word. However my messages are not religious ones per se. I have messages of truth and philosophy, theory and fact related to how I relate to the world. I write about the situations which I believe should and can be changed.
At times you may want to re-read an essay as some of them become updated as I obtain new information or as changes in my life and my realizations arise.
This first essay is about my reasons why I have never wanted to procreate
The Childfree Choice
This next essay is about my attraction to and observations on the Gothic subculture that is prominent in many major cities throughout the world.
Gallantly Gothic
This following essay is one I wrote with the intention of clearly sharing what my experience with suffering and dealing with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for many years. It is debillitating and has caused me much pain. In spite of the pain it has also taught me a lot about myself and the world around me.
Fibromyalgia: The Invisible Illness
An essay about my issues with and problems with the fundamentalist Christian upbringing I was forced to endure.
The Contrary Christian
And finally (for now) an essay about my reasons and ethical beliefs concerning my decision to become and remain a vegetarian for life.
Vegetarian Verity
At times you may want to re-read an essay as some of them become updated as I obtain new information or as changes in my life and my realizations arise.
This first essay is about my reasons why I have never wanted to procreate
The Childfree Choice
This next essay is about my attraction to and observations on the Gothic subculture that is prominent in many major cities throughout the world.
Gallantly Gothic
This following essay is one I wrote with the intention of clearly sharing what my experience with suffering and dealing with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for many years. It is debillitating and has caused me much pain. In spite of the pain it has also taught me a lot about myself and the world around me.
Fibromyalgia: The Invisible Illness
An essay about my issues with and problems with the fundamentalist Christian upbringing I was forced to endure.
The Contrary Christian
And finally (for now) an essay about my reasons and ethical beliefs concerning my decision to become and remain a vegetarian for life.
Vegetarian Verity
Welcome
Welcome to my blog. Please check back soon for new entries.
