What: Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation Lecture
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Where: Regency at South Shore
Cost: Free
Cancer. It is a disease that touches every one's life. It respects no one, from the lowliest to the leaders of the world. Medical science has found ways to treat the disease, but it seems the treatment is often as bad as the disease. What if we could develop a way to treat cancer that had no side effects? A treatment that didn't make you sick or destroy your body as it destroys the cancer?
Well, maybe we can.
On Wednesday, April 20, I went to a lecture at the Regency at South Shore highlighting the work of the John Kanzius Foundation. John Kanzius was the mastermind behind the idea that radio waves can be used to destroy cancer cells. As crazy as that sounds, researchers at M.D. Anderson in Houston and at the University of Pittsburgh have been able to kill human pancreatic cancer cells in mice using radio waves. And the mice seem to experience no ill effects from the treatment. How cool is this?
I spoke with Mark Neidig, executive director of the Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation after the lecture. We spoke of the progress being made in Houston and Pittsburgh, and Neidig's face lit up as he spoke with passion of the articles published, and the need for more funding. I asked him what other applications the radio waves could have besides curing cancer. He told me research is presently focused on cancer, but it would be possible for other illnesses to be treated this way, too.
Then why isn't more being done? I asked. Why don't more people get behind this? Neidig explained many people don't know about radio wave treatment, and because of the time involved in research, it is hard to keep the public interested. I am happy to share this information through my blog, and to refer you to www.KanziusCancerResearch.org. You will find information there on the latest research and articles published showing the results of this treatment, and information on how you can donate. You can also try www.repeatthewave.com. The potential for this is huge. Let's all get behind this and make it a reality.
On Thursday, April 28, 2011, there will be a rally in Perry Square at 4:00. Dr. Steven Curly, of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, will be there to give us current information on the research efforts. I plan to be there, rain or shine, with my portable chair. Please join me in learning more and supporting this worth while cause.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Oh,what a night! The Navy comes to Edinboro
What: The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters
When: April 4, 2011
Where: Edinboro University Cole Auditorium
Cost: Free
What a fun concert this was! On Monday, April 4, the Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus performed at Edinboro University. Their performance and professionalism was impressive and made for a great evening.
The Sea Chanters Chorus is the official chorus of the Navy. This was a surprise to me; I had no idea the Navy had a chorus. This mixed chorus of 22 voices was started in 1956 and performs many different kinds of music. The 2011 national tour includes 19 performances in 9 states; after Edinboro, the tour concludes in York.
The evening's performance included traditional numbers the Drunken Sailor and Ezekiel Saw the Wheel, and a beautiful arrangement of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The second half of the program included more modern numbers, such as Java Jive and Coffee in a Cardboard Cup, a personal favorite. A young co-ed sitting in front of me was bouncing in her seat to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and I sang along to the Frankie Valli medley. In fact, I sang along to the rest of the program which included songs of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.
I am sure one reason for the group's existence is to be a recruiting tool. I cannot imagine how a young adult, thinking of the direction life should take, would not be impressed by this group. They were poised and confident, articulate and professional. If the Navy brought them to this level, it did an outstanding job.
There was a recruiting table in the lobby, and I took several of the brochures. I know almost nothing about the armed services, so I wasn't sure what to expect. What I saw wowed me. I learned about EOD (explosive ordinance disposal), Aviation Rescue Swimmers, SEAL, and the Reserves. What I read in the brochures was re-enforced by what I saw in the performance: pride, professionalism, and a job well done.
Incidentally, I found the navy's physical requirements for the programs listed above, all to be completed within the time listed: swim 500 yards in under 14 minutes with a 10 minute break; do 42 push-ups in 2 minutes with a 2 minute break; perform a minimum of 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes with a 2 minute break, perform a minimum of 6 pull-ups, no time limit, with a ten minute rest; and run 1.5 miles in under 12 minutes and 45 seconds. Whew! Go, Navy!
When: April 4, 2011
Where: Edinboro University Cole Auditorium
Cost: Free
What a fun concert this was! On Monday, April 4, the Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus performed at Edinboro University. Their performance and professionalism was impressive and made for a great evening.
The Sea Chanters Chorus is the official chorus of the Navy. This was a surprise to me; I had no idea the Navy had a chorus. This mixed chorus of 22 voices was started in 1956 and performs many different kinds of music. The 2011 national tour includes 19 performances in 9 states; after Edinboro, the tour concludes in York.
The evening's performance included traditional numbers the Drunken Sailor and Ezekiel Saw the Wheel, and a beautiful arrangement of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The second half of the program included more modern numbers, such as Java Jive and Coffee in a Cardboard Cup, a personal favorite. A young co-ed sitting in front of me was bouncing in her seat to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, and I sang along to the Frankie Valli medley. In fact, I sang along to the rest of the program which included songs of the 60's, 70's, and 80's.
I am sure one reason for the group's existence is to be a recruiting tool. I cannot imagine how a young adult, thinking of the direction life should take, would not be impressed by this group. They were poised and confident, articulate and professional. If the Navy brought them to this level, it did an outstanding job.
There was a recruiting table in the lobby, and I took several of the brochures. I know almost nothing about the armed services, so I wasn't sure what to expect. What I saw wowed me. I learned about EOD (explosive ordinance disposal), Aviation Rescue Swimmers, SEAL, and the Reserves. What I read in the brochures was re-enforced by what I saw in the performance: pride, professionalism, and a job well done.
Incidentally, I found the navy's physical requirements for the programs listed above, all to be completed within the time listed: swim 500 yards in under 14 minutes with a 10 minute break; do 42 push-ups in 2 minutes with a 2 minute break; perform a minimum of 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes with a 2 minute break, perform a minimum of 6 pull-ups, no time limit, with a ten minute rest; and run 1.5 miles in under 12 minutes and 45 seconds. Whew! Go, Navy!
Friday, April 1, 2011
What: Rango
Where: Tinseltown
Cost: $6.00 admission plus $3.25 for a small Coke
Snow greeted me this morning as I walked out to my car: heavy, wet flakes that covered my windshield but couldn't muster the strength to stay on the pavement. The skies were overcast, but there was a promise of brightness as if the sun was patiently waiting...waiting...waiting for spring.
I, too, am waiting for spring but perhaps not so patiently. Since mid-February I have had this year's version of the cold that won't go away, a lingering and feverish feeling with hacking cough. I heard this morning it is lasting for most people two months, so I am right on time as my cough is disappearing. About time. I am able to be out but do nothing strenuous, so on Monday I went to Tinseltown for a matinee performance of Rango. It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Rango is perhaps the most amusing and creative animation I have seen in a while. I laughed myself silly at the visual and verbal jokes--you have to pay attention in this film or you can miss the humor. It is the story of a lizard in search of himself who stumbles upon the town called Dirt in the Mohave desert. Dirt has a severe water shortage, and I don't think I am giving away the plot to say Rango the lizard finds both water and himself by film's end. The art is...well, the style of art is different. It took me a few minutes to get used to seeing stylized lizards, snakes and other wildlife, but once I did I it did not distract me from the story.
I throughly enjoyed the film, but I don't think children would. The humor can be subtle so I think it would appeal more to an older audience, but I am sure there are children who have seen it and enjoyed it.
And now a message about Pulakos. Those of you in southwest Erie with a chocolate addiction will be disappointed to learn Pulakos at 26th and Elmwood is closing. I was saddened to learn of this. Stopping at Pulakos while on the west side has become a habit. I especially enjoyed stopping for ice cream or sherbet on a hot summer's afternoon at the east window. It is hard to find an establishment which serves orange sherbet as Pulakos does, and now it looks as if I will have to find some place else. I know of only one other place to get orange sherbet, and I don't enjoy it as much as what I found at Pulakos. I will keep looking!
Where: Tinseltown
Cost: $6.00 admission plus $3.25 for a small Coke
Snow greeted me this morning as I walked out to my car: heavy, wet flakes that covered my windshield but couldn't muster the strength to stay on the pavement. The skies were overcast, but there was a promise of brightness as if the sun was patiently waiting...waiting...waiting for spring.
I, too, am waiting for spring but perhaps not so patiently. Since mid-February I have had this year's version of the cold that won't go away, a lingering and feverish feeling with hacking cough. I heard this morning it is lasting for most people two months, so I am right on time as my cough is disappearing. About time. I am able to be out but do nothing strenuous, so on Monday I went to Tinseltown for a matinee performance of Rango. It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Rango is perhaps the most amusing and creative animation I have seen in a while. I laughed myself silly at the visual and verbal jokes--you have to pay attention in this film or you can miss the humor. It is the story of a lizard in search of himself who stumbles upon the town called Dirt in the Mohave desert. Dirt has a severe water shortage, and I don't think I am giving away the plot to say Rango the lizard finds both water and himself by film's end. The art is...well, the style of art is different. It took me a few minutes to get used to seeing stylized lizards, snakes and other wildlife, but once I did I it did not distract me from the story.
I throughly enjoyed the film, but I don't think children would. The humor can be subtle so I think it would appeal more to an older audience, but I am sure there are children who have seen it and enjoyed it.
And now a message about Pulakos. Those of you in southwest Erie with a chocolate addiction will be disappointed to learn Pulakos at 26th and Elmwood is closing. I was saddened to learn of this. Stopping at Pulakos while on the west side has become a habit. I especially enjoyed stopping for ice cream or sherbet on a hot summer's afternoon at the east window. It is hard to find an establishment which serves orange sherbet as Pulakos does, and now it looks as if I will have to find some place else. I know of only one other place to get orange sherbet, and I don't enjoy it as much as what I found at Pulakos. I will keep looking!
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