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Absolutely.

Really cool avatar Mike! It's great to see you on here...how are you doing today? Bobb

Gump, I'd try and give it 36 hours minimum before busting.

I'm glad the sound and color puncture therapist got under your skin. Thanks so much Les for this info that I am sure most everyone can use. bobb

I'm thinking maybe your answer should have read: "Sticks and stones will break our bones, but whips and chains excite us" ;D ;D ;D Edit: Sorry FG, now back on topic

Interesting indeed! I responded right brained to 9 questions, and left brained to nine questions. According to the Hemispheric Dominance test, I use my left brain the most. I was diagnosed in 2000 as primary chronic (chronic from day 1). My CH has always been on the left side with no switches. bobb

You two are incorrigible. incorrigible: incapable of being corrected or amended: as a (1) : not reformable : depraved (2) : delinquent ;D

I don't know how or if it is still possible, but Oprah would definitely get the word out (thanks AO for the idea).

Ting, I am sure that you will like this, but one doesn't have to be Korean to appreciate it.

Rumor has it that Eric Weiner is going to run for president. He has chosen attorney general Holder as his running mate. Get your Weiner-Holder bumper stickers early, before they are all gone. ;D

That looked a lot like our Fearless Leader @ 2:13. 8-)

Senators want drub web site shut down http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/06/06/senators_want_drug_website_shut_down/

This abstract is aimed at migraine, but still interesting for its possible ramifications. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1526-4610.2011.01910.x/abstract

Very, very powerful words and such an astute personalization Matty. He's spot on Mike. To quote Clint Eastwood: “Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.” You have real power Michael. Bobb

Mike, What can I say that hasn't already been said? Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and feel free to give me a call anytime. You've got my number. Hang in there my friend, Bob

No, but I have sources.

Meet me in The Windy in Sept.

:-X I, for one, can't get enough of your rants girl! You always bring a smile to my face. bobb

HAPPY 65th RON!!!! MAY YOU HAVE MANY MORE!

July 26 is National Bob Day!!! http://blog.calendars.com/2010/05/26/happy-bob-day-may-26/ (Oh yea, it's Xeno's BD too) ;D 8-) 8-) ;D Bobb

From Rhythms of Life: "A Viennese neuroligist...Baron Constantin von Economo was the first person to discover the vital part played by the hypothalamus in sleep. "Bon Economo noted that damage to the front or anterior part of the hypothalamus caused insomnia, and suggested that this region contained a sleep-promoting area. By contrast, damage to the rear part of the hypothalamus caused sleepiness, and so he suggested that this region promoted wakefulness." In the current model for sleep/wake regulation..."The suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) regulate the various sleep structures of the brain either directly by neural or chemical outputs, or indirectly by the release of the pineal hormone melatonin. Melatonin is high throughout the night, and when administered has been shown to increase the propensity for sleep in humans." bobb

Check out "Rhythms of Life" by Russell Foster & Leon Kreitzman http://www.amazon.com/Rhythms-Life-Biological-Clocks-Control/dp/0300105746

Glad to hear that Scott! I grew up with these guys and hung out with some of them, especially Glenn Phillips. From his official website: For the past 40 years, Glenn Phillips has made his living as a guitarist and composer, with 12 critically acclaimed albums out under his own name. Two of his recent releases received 4-star reviews in Rolling Stone, including Echoes, a double CD compilation with a 40-page booklet written by Phillips. Of his work, Stereo Review writes, "To say that Glenn Phillips plays guitar is like saying Michael Jordan takes shots at the basket." Rolling Stone writes, "If rock & roll guitarists were kamikaze pilots, Glenn Phillips would be in heaven right now," and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution describes his 2003 release,Angel Sparks, as "armchair travel to place you didn't even know existed." Born in 1950, his musical career began in 1967, as a founding member and songwriter of the legendary Hampton Grease Band. The group released a double LP on Columbia and played with countless classic bands of the era, including Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac and The Allman Brothers. Frank Zappa was a fan of the band, and one of their many historic shows was at the Fillmore East with Zappa's Mothers of Invention. Phillips jammed with Zappa that evening, as did John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Sony recently re-released the Hampton Grease Band, which included an extensive history of the group written by Phillips. It received a 9 out of 10, "near perfect" rating in Spin Magazine.In 1973 Phillips began his solo career. Lowell George, the leader of Little Feat, called him "the most amazing guitarist I've ever seen," and Phillips frequently sat in with the band. In 1975, he released his first album, Lost at Sea. Recorded at home and self-released, it predated, as well as influenced, the entire do-it-yourself movement that overtook rock music several years later. It was championed by influential British DJ John Peel, who played it regularly on the BBC, and London's leading music magazine, Melody Maker, held a reader's poll, where it came in 2nd. That was followed by a call from famed entrepreneur Richard Branson, who was then head of Virgin Records. They signed Phillips and brought him overseas to tour extensively, including a concert at London's famed Rainbow Theater. In the years since, Phillips has toured and recorded regularly. He's also collaborated with artists as diverse as Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, and Pete Buck of REM. Phillips' 1988 recording with Henry Kaiser received San Francisco's coveted Bammy award and NPR has played his music regularly on All Things Considered for the past 15 years.The one constant throughout his career has been that his music has remained as unique as it is acclaimed. From Relix, "Phillips is a guitarist with flair and imagination and seemingly limitless technical ability. He comes up with a sound that defies categorization. His music is melodic, it's tough, it's uplifting, it's inventive and highly recommended," and from Guitar Player, "A supremely musical player, Phillips has something few musicians attain: a voice of his own."

ER 240 mg x 2 I believe: ER = Extended Relief SR = Sustained Relief HCL = verapamil hydrocloride I believe that HCL is recommended for CH, but ER works for me. Neither - caplet 480mg daily Being a primary chronic, I don't ever go completely PF, although I do have high and low cycles. I tried to taper off of the stuff a number of times, but every time I get down to 120mg, all hell breaks loose. Maybe I'm just a wimp. I know I have tremendous respect for those that have been successful at titrating off of verapamil. Yes. Definitely, although I believe busting would be much more successful if I could ever get off of the verap. bobb

The Hampton Grease Band -- Music to Eat http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CA7A5610382FB461