![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ~Pt.1~DONKEY TRACKS" ~~
from: The White Donkey Society
August 11, 2004
~TRAILS of INSPIRATION~
Breath http://www.cryofthespirit.com/breath.html
Storms of Life http://susie1114.com/Passingstorm.html
~TRAILS of WISDOM~
A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark. -- Chinese Proverb
Part of being sane, is being a little bit crazy. -- Janet Long
I believe love produces a certain flowering of the whole
personality which nothing else can achieve. -- Ivan Sergeyevich Turgenev
As you go the way of life you will see a great chasm. Jump. It is not as wide as you think. -- Native American Proverb
Just keep going. Everybody gets better if they keep at it. -- Ted Williams
" Obstacles cannot crush me. Every obstacle yields to stern resolve. He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind."
-- Leonardo da Vinci
Keep praying but be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your prayers."-- William Culbertson
~TRAILS of KNOWLEGE~
Companionship May Speed Healing Wounds Heal Faster When Social Support Is Available
By Miranda Hitti WebMD Medical News Aug. 5, 2004 -- There's something healing about good company. That's the indication of new research from Ohio State University."Stress delays wound healing in humans and other animals, and social contact helps counteract this delay," says Courtney DeVries, assistant psychology professor at Ohio State, in a news release.To learn why, DeVries and her colleagues did a series of tests on hamsters with skin wounds to find out how social companionship influenced healing. In the study, the researchers varied the conditions of housed hamsters to see if positive social interactions would improve recovery A group of wounded hamsters were paired with siblings; others were socially isolated. When exposed to stress, the isolated animals fared worst. They had increases in the stress hormone cortisol and their wounds became larger and lasted longer, researchers say.Oxytocin, a hormone released during social contact, appears to play a key role. In a second experiment, isolated hamsters were treated with oxytocin. The oxytocin blocked the increases in stress hormones seen previously when the hamsters were exposed to stress. The treatment resulted in 25% faster wound healing compared with isolated hamsters that did not receive oxytocin. Meanwhile, treatment with a medication to block the release of oxytocin slowed healing in hamsters that were allowed to bond.The lesson? Positive social interaction helps healing. That could easily apply to humans as well as hamsters. The researchers say that socially isolated people, particularly those with diabetes, cancer, AIDS, and organ transplantation, may run a greater risk of slow-healing wounds due to stress, which could ultimately lead to wound infection."Having a companion may help wounds heal faster during stressful times," says DeVries, whose study recently appeared in Psychoneuroendocrinology.
~TRAILS of HE-HAWS~
#1
I play pinochle regularly with seven other women, most of whom are 70 or older.Recently we celebrated the birthday of our oldest member by taking her out to lunch. When the waitress came to take our order, one of the women said to her, "This is a very special occasion. It's Elsie's ninety-second birthday."The waitress made seven instant enemies -and one
fast friend - by asking the question "Which one is Elsie?" #2 An An airplane was about to crash; there were 5 passengers on board, but only 4 parachutes.
The first passenger said, "I am Kobe Bryant, the best NBA basketball player. The Lakers need me, I can't afford to die." So he took the first pack and left the plane.
The second passenger, Hillary Clinton said, "I am the wife of the former US President, a Senator from New York and a potential future president And I am the smartest woman in American history, so America's people don't want me to die." She took the second pack and jumped out of the plane.
The third passenger, John Kerry, said, "I'm a Senator, and a decorated war hero from the Army of the United States of America". I am also going to be my party's nominee for President. So he grabbed the pack next to him and jumped.
The fourth passenger, President George W. Bush, said to the fifth passenger, a 10-year-old schoolgirl, "I have lived a full life, and served my country well I will sacrifice my life and let you have the last parachute."
The girl said, "That's okay. There's a parachute left for you.
America's smartest woman took my schoolbag #3 A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her
pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds
for your divorce?"
She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home
in the middle of the property with a stream running by."
"No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?"
"It is made of concrete, brick and mortar," she responded.
"I mean," he continued, "What are your relations like?"
"I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so
do my husband's parents."
He said, "Do you have a real grudge?"
"No," she replied, "We have a two-car carport and have
never really needed one."
"Please," he tried again, "is there any infidelity in your
marriage?"
"Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We
don't necessarily like the music, but the answer to your
questions is yes."
"Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?"
"Yes," she responded, "about twice a week he gets up
earlier than I do."
Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why do
you want a divorce?""Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied. "I've never wanted a divorce.My husband does.
He said he can't communicate with me." #4 Judge: Did you or did you not see the gun being fired?
Witness: I did not see it being fired. I only heard it.
Judge: Well, that's hearsay. It's inadmissible as evidence.
As the witness left the stand and walked back to his seat his back was turned to the judge, at which point he laughed out loud.Immediately the judge recalled him to the bench and was about to hold him in contempt of court.
Witness: Did you actually see me laugh?
Judge, No, but I heard you.
Witness: Isn't that the same kind of in admissible evidence, Judge?
~cont. part 2~
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