Prop 2: Too little, too slow?

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Kindness of Strangers CA Yes on 2 No on 8


i know many of us wish that no one ate meat and Prop 2 could have been much stronger. Heck i wish rescued dogs and cats did not eat meat, but most do.
See A peaceful healthy diet for your pets

So for no other reason i want more humane laws! i have met with representatives of the Humane Society and i know they too wish it could be much stronger.
But the truth is today this is the best we can get for now.
i have been an activist for 40 years and veggie for 36. In that time i have observed progress does happen, but very, very slowly. The only fast change is usually a natural disaster like an earthquake. And for those upset that it is going to be implementing so slowly many in the meat and egg industry saw the writing on the wall and already began implementing improvements for the animals some time ago.
As i said to one animal rights abolitionist, "For me if i were an animal in a factory farm, i would want this law and not to wait until the whole world becomes vegan!" (i am pretty healthy and think i will live a long time but i know it will not happen in my lifetime)!

It is indeed sad we cannot do better than Prop 2 but we had to work extremely hard to accomplish this little bit with ten million dollars of big lies on TV against it by the factory farm industry.
The factory farm industry fought this hard sending millions of dollars from all across the USA to California to defeat Prop 2 because they know how much it is going to cost them!

Just a few days ago a young friend sent me a message confessing he went back to eating meat.
i was so sad for him as he was so proud when he first became a vegetarian!

We vegans need to remember we are a minority and as much as we might want to dictate how others eat, we cannot.
Often we spend so much time with those who believe as we do we forget the rest of the world might not be ready for what we feel so strongly about.


Poll shows just 2. 8 percent of are vegetarians

Back in 1990 i read it was 3%. In a 2003 Vegetarian Resource Group Harris Interactive survey, 2.8 percent of those surveyed said they never eat meat, poultry, or fish/seafood. A majority of the vegetarians said they never eat meat, poultry, fish/seafood, dairy products, eggs, or honey. Thus, over half the vegetarians can be classified as vegans.


So if the polls are correct in 18 years the number of vegetarians has gone down! i personally know many former vegans.
One founded our old Sonoma County Vegetarian Society! i am not saying this to be negative or a downer, just realistic. The good news is for those that do not know, Prop 2 is only new in California, it has already been passed in other states.
And the Humane Society plans to continue well beyond California (which is of course a huge victory!):

Florida 2002 - First-ever ballot initiative to ban a cruel factory-farming practice in the U.S. This measure bans gestation crates in Florida.



Arizona 2006 - Arizona Voters overwhelming vote Yes on Proposition 204 to ban the use of gestation crates for breeding pigs and veal crates for calves in the state.


New Jersey 2008 -- Precedent-setting legal victory achieved when N.J.
Supreme Court unanimously rules that factory farming practices cannot be considered "humane" simply because they are widely used

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Message from my young friend who is eating meat again

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From: [name deleted to protect his privacy]
Date: Nov 3, 2008 9:43 PM


"I still eat meat! I couldn't help myself. However, I do eat way less of it than I did. I love boars head meat! Its a brand. Only quality meat. When you have grown up all your life eating meat, its kind of hard to stop. The only thing I believe in is that animals should have rights when it comes to the conditions they live in. I'm like a dog! I eat it all. There animals too. I seen a show on Opera about where the animals come from, and the conditions they live in. I learned a lot. It was pretty good. I have a friend that hunts every one in a while. He just hunted him some hogs. He was just joking and said he would mail ya some meat. I hope Obama wins. I'll be voting for him. I went to a Jimmy Buffett rally concert for Obama that was for free. He sung Cheese Burger in paradise. He got me craving one, ha ha.
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i could have sent him this and increased his pain and discomfort. However increasing guilt is not what i thought would be effective. He already knows about the pain and suffering. Just like smokers already know about cancer. What we eat is a very primal and personal thing, what we turn to for comfort. Change is hard for many people. So if we bully people to eat what we think they should eat, chances are they will tune us out.

Video of how lambs are castrated

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My friend Kristen [vegan atheist] and i had a conversation about this bulletin another friend posted. We both agree we are glad for Prop 2 but wish for more.


Animal Awareness USA


"I am pretty upset at anyone who would not want animals to be able to *gulp* TURN AROUND in their cages. WHY is this taking so long to go into effect, and WHY is the penalty so small? We have a LONG way to go, apparently...

I support animal rights.
Welfare is not good enough!



"It prohibits ranchers from keeping chickens, veal calves and breeding pigs in pens that are too small for them to stand up, turn around or stretch.


The restrictions will take effect in 2015. Violations will carry a $1,000 fine.
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So again i offer education as the answer. This is a message from my friend Dr.
Tatinha who is a cardiologist:




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Clogged Arteries Can Be Cleaned With Vegan Diet

Having high cholesterol means living with a greater risk of suffering a heart attack. For every 1 percent increase in the amount of cholesterol in the average American's blood, there is about a 2 percent increase in the risk of heart attack; conversely, every 1 percent reduction from the average cholesterol level reduces the risk by about 2 percent. Elevated cholesterol—anything above 150—promotes atherosclerosis, the buildup of cholesterol, fat, and cells in the arteries that feed the heart muscle. Incidentally, while the average cholesterol level in the U.S. is 210, the average vegetarian's cholesterol level is 161 and the average vegan's cholesterol level is 133... People with cholesterol levels below 150 are virtually assured of never having a heart attack, while nearly one-third of meat-eaters will die from one

Heart researchers have found that a vegan (pure vegetarian) diet is the best for lowering cholesterol levels. Plant foods contain no cholesterol, whereas meats, eggs, and dairy products contain large amounts of cholesterol, saturated fats, and concentrated protein—all harmful substances.. In contrast, soy protein has been proved to lower cholesterol, and the high fiber content of a vegetarian diet helps eliminate excess cholesterol from your digestive tract (meat, dairy products, and eggs have no fiber at all)

Even if you've been diagnosed with atherosclerosis, there's still hope.. Dr Dean Ornish has demonstrated that the disease can be reversed without drugs and their sometimes dangerous side effects. In a landmark study, he put a group of patients on a completely vegetarian diet with less than 10 percent fat. They also had to engage in moderate exercise. Within a year, the plaques that had been growing in their hearts for decades actually started to dissolve. Patients' chest pains disappeared, and their cholesterol levels dropped. Nearly 80 percent of people with severely clogged arteries who follow the Ornish program for at least a year are able to avoid bypass surgery and angioplasty.. Says Dr Ornish: "I don't understand why asking people to eat a well-balanced vegetarian diet is considered drastic, while it's medically conservative to cut people open or put them on powerful cholesterol-lowering drugs for the rest of their lives"

Although fish and fish-oil capsules have been promoted for their omega-3 fatty acids as a means of lowering heart-disease risk, these acids have highly unstable molecules that decompose quickly and unleash free radicals. Free radicals are damaging to living tissues and cells, but that damage can be prevented by antioxidants. The kinds of fatty acids found in vegetables, fruits, and beans lower free-radical activity while increasing antioxidant levels. When you choose vegetarian foods, you naturally and safely lower your risk for heart disease and other serious illnesses.. You get twice the level of protection every time you eat..

Read more: www. goveg. com

Other sources with medical articles published:

* http://content. nejm. org

* http://www. americanheart. org














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i received a request from a good friend whose beloved dog has cancer asking for information on natural treatment and prevention. (Since then i have received several messages, he is doing better with chemotherapy, however i had dinner last night with a friends whose wife healed herself entirely (besides the lumpectomy) with raw food, zeolite, yoga, pilates and a few other alternative therapies i cannot recall. Have been planning to interview her for over a year and i will write about her as soon as i can).
(i also take the supplement Zeolite, and the world renowned physician and my real life friend, (and top friend Gabriel) Gabriel Cousins M.D. recommends it. It absorbs heavy metals but it cannot be used during chemotherapy, it is suppose to be very helpful with cancer. Also XanGo is suppose to be very helpful, i took it for a year and loved it but the packaging was full of environmentally unfriendly styrofoam and it is very expensive. Although i cannot legally say XanGo cures cancer, i can say i personally know people with cancer who believe they have benefited greatly from using it.


i recently found the wonderful holistic health care library at a site i buy natural pet care products from. i have called the company and found the people kind, knowledgeable, and helpful, even emailing me information for a friend here on mange complete with links! Namasté, nan

Wonderful Holistic Health Care Library!

For more information on cancer in dogs and cats see:
Natural Pet Care: Questions and answers dogs and cats with cancer


Source of Part 1:
Holistic Cancer Prevention & Care in Your Pet

Holistic Cancer Prevention & Care in Your Pet

(Please note: Kindness has reproduced the whole article except for links to specific products, which are in italics, to learn more about the products go to the source)

by Dr. Larry Siegler*

Cancer is the most feared diagnosis among pet owners because it is so often fatal and the conventional treatments so debilitating. More than 50% of dogs and cats over the age of 10 will be diagnosed with cancer, and the incidence of cancer in younger animals is growing. As responsible guardians of our faithful companions it is important to understand the risk factors that contribute to the development of cancer and to learn all we can about prevention.

Cancer is not like a contagious disease — there is no bacterium or virus at fault for the animal's ill health, no outside invader has entered the system. Cancer is most often the result of years (and even generations) of substandard nutrition and exposure to toxins in the food and the environment, along with conventional medical treatments that can degrade the immune system, and stress–compounded in many cases by inbreeding creating genetic predispositions to ill health. Simply put-cancer is the result of an overtaxed system–the body can no longer detoxify or heal itself.

Prevention and treatment start with the same components:

• Optimal diet & nutrition
• Clean, purified water
• Limit the number of vaccinations for cancer prevention
• Eliminate vaccinations if your pet has been diagnosed with cancer
• Reduce indoor air pollution & yard pollution
• Minimize electromagnetic radiation
• Use a safe, non-toxic flea control program
• Minimize stress
• Provide adequate exercise

Diet
Any cancer prevention or treatment program begins with diet. Nothing will go farther in promoting health than a home-prepared diet of fresh, preferably organic, whole foods. When the body is supported with the building blocks needed to maintain healthy cells and repair damaged ones, healing from within can begin. Holistic veterinarians will frequently recommend a diet that is low-carbohydrate, moderate protein, and moderate to high fat for cancer patients. Cancer cells utilize glucose from carbohydrates as fuel, so a low carbohydrate diet can be helpful in fighting cancer. Many cancer cells cannot utilize fat as an energy source, and fat in the diet can help combat weight loss as well.

For dogs a diet of roughly 50% meat, and 40–50% non-starchy vegetables, with 10% or less whole grains can be optimal. Fish oils should be added to provide additional fat–omega 3 fats are best and are abundant in fish oil. For cats a diet of 80% meat and 20% non-starchy vegetables is recommended–again with fish oil added for additional fat. For both dogs and cats, proper calcium and a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement should be part of the daily nutrition as well.

When a home-prepared diet is just not possible, try ready made (frozen) raw food, freeze dried or dehydrated diets, or a very high-quality canned food without grains:

Frozen Raw Food
Freeze Dried
Dehydrated Food
High Quality Canned Foods for Dogs - Choose grain-free or low grain varieties, add fresh vegetables when possible.
High Quality Canned Foods for Cats - Choose grain-free varieties.

If cooked or processed foods must be used, adding finely ground fresh vegetables or freshly juiced vegetables can be helpful. Dark leafy greens, broccoli, and carrots contain antioxidants that are beneficial in fighting cancer, as well as providing enzymes to help break down the food.

For additional information about the benefits of fresh food and a healthy diet please read What You Need to Know About Your Pet's Food and All About Raw Food.

Water
Depending on where you live, the tap water can be anywhere from almost acceptable to fairly toxic. It is best to avoid tap water altogether. The fluoride and chlorine added are a stress to the animal's already overtaxed detoxification system. Filtered water is best, followed by bottled water and spring water. The animal's water needs to be kept clean and fresh so they will drink as much as possible to help flush toxins out of the system. If you have a cat who is not a great water drinker, it may be a good idea to try one of the flowing-water style waterers: Drinkwell Pet Fountain. Raw food is a great source of moisture as well and is the source of hydration for most wild cats.

Vaccinations
Many holistic veterinarians agree that over-vaccination is a significant contributor to the rising rates of chronic disease and cancer in cats and dogs. A limited vaccine program is highly recommended–and is especially important if your companion belongs to any of the breeds known to be more susceptible to cancer and chronic diseases. If your veterinarian is not supportive, then find a veterinarian who will agree to a limited vaccination schedule. Do not succumb to the pressures of a professional who is not willing to look at the overwhelming evidence of the problems of over-vaccination.

Any animal diagnosed with cancer or exhibiting signs of a weakened immune system should not be vaccinated at all. For more information about limited vaccination schedules please read The Truth About Pet Vaccinations.

Indoor Air and Yard Pollution
We don't often think about the air in our homes as a source of toxins, but for our companions' sake it is important to examine our home and yard care practices. Cleaning chemicals are the first place to look: if the floor cleaner you use contains toxic chemicals (as most do), and your companion's nose is continually close to that floor then their system is likely having to detox after every cleaning. Plug-in air fresheners are popular with some pet owners to help cover up that "pet" smell–but they are a constant source of petrochemicals in the air our companions breath. Choose more natural cleaning products and air fresheners and this can go a long way to limiting the toxins your companion has to deal with on a daily basis.Non-toxic Stain and Odor Control
The yard is another place to focus on the elimination of toxic exposure to our companions. Chemical fertilizers and other lawn products should be eliminated. There are abundant alternatives available now that are organic and natural and will not add to the burden on our companions' overtaxed systems. Here is a great place to look: Gardens Alive Online and Catalog Store.

[note Kindness of Strangers loves and uses Harmony Farm Supply & Nursery to ship my beneficial nematodes and get natural gardening advice via phone]

Electromagnetic Radiation
There is some very interesting research that has shown a connection between electromagnetic radiation and cellular changes that can lead to cancer. Sources of electromagnetic radiation include electrical cords & outlets, cordless and cellular phones, computer monitors, and televisions. This is especially relevant for cats since they love to lounge in warm places like the top of the TV or computer monitor. Keep your companion's bed away from electrical components as well.

Flea Control
Spot on flea control products such as Advantage, Frontline and Revolution or pills such as Sentinel are pesticides. These pesticides permeate the animal's system and are found in the organs, the urine and the feces. The cumulative effect of month after month and year after year of trying to detoxify systemic pesticides would tax even the healthiest cat or dog's system. Add in all the other factors draining the immune system of the animal and they hardly stand a chance of avoiding some type of chronic disease or cancer.

Effective flea control does not have to be toxic. There are effective non-toxic alternatives. They take slightly more effort than putting a spot of pesticide on your companion's skin, but they are so well worth it in the long-term health of your friend. For more information please read: The Natural Approach to Flea Control [also see Kindness's blog link below].

Stress
You may take a look at the cat sprawled in a patch of sunlight on the sofa or the dog curled up at your feet and wonder "what stress?" Yet many of our companions experience stress as much or more than we do. Have you ever known a dog with separation anxiety? They are feeling extreme stress for a good portion of every day if their guardian goes out of the home for work. Cats in multiple cat households often become stressed over hierarchies and turf disputes. And both cats and dogs are very responsive to the stress levels of their guardians–the more stressed you are the more your cat or dog feels and absorbs that stress. They are totally dependent on you for the signals of the "pack leader" (or in the case of cats – for signs of what goes on beyond their small indoor world)–and if the pack leader is giving off the signal that "life is not safe and there is danger lurking somewhere just out of sight," then the animal feels stressed.

For dogs one of the best ways to reduce their own stress is proper training. EVERY puppy should go through a "puppy class" at the very least. Even when you adopt an older dog both you and the dog can benefit from a few sessions with a good behaviorist. A good trainer helps you interpret the dog's behavior and teaches you how to communicate in ways that your dog can understand. A well trained dog is a secure dog–and a much safer one as well.

Cats are, of course, not so easily trained. But you can learn to interpret their subtle behavior patterns for signs of stress and look for ways to reduce that stress. There are books and organizations that can help. See: www.catsinternational.org/articles and www.sspca.org/CatBehavior.html.

Exercise
You need it, your pets need it. It's one of the best ways to combat stress and is also crucial for the health of the body–human, dog or cat. Play is even better as it provides both exercise and the joy of fun and laughter. There is nothing more hilarious than the antics of a cat chasing a laser beam or a toy at the end of a string. Cats need exercise–so if Fluffy doesn't like to play–try a harness and go for walks.

Dogs are a bit easier to exercise and a brisk walk can do you both good. A play date with another dog or a romp at the dog park is great exercise and can provide stress relief in the social interaction. Some clients insist that their dogs are "house dogs" and don't like to spend time outside. If that is the case, then play fetch with them in the house or find some way to give them some exercise every day. It is important for digestive health, detoxification, and immune health as well as muscle tone and respiratory health.

Treating Cancer
If you are faced with the diagnosis of cancer in your beloved companion, there are many difficult choices to be made. These choices are best made after you have educated yourself about all the options available–both conventional and holistic or complementary. You will surely forget to ask many important questions when you first hear the diagnosis, so make sure to schedule a follow up visit with your veterinarian to ask the multitude of questions that are likely to arise. Ask for a referral to an oncologist who can answer questions about conventional treatment methods. Find a holistic veterinarian either in your area or one who will provide phone consultations regarding alternative cancer treatments. Cancer is serious business and a team approach is often best.

For many cancer patients, the conventional treatment options are as bad, or worse than the cancer itself. In these cases, holistic treatment can at least offer the chance for a better quality of life even if it cannot cure the cancer. Holistic care is about providing the animal with the resources its body needs to heal from within. Every case is different. There is no one way to treat any type of cancer. There are some basic principles as discussed above that can help no matter what type of cancer the animal has. There are also some basic immune boosting and cancer fighting supplements that can help in many cases.

We have already discussed the importance of diet. Digestive enzymes (for Dogs and Cats) are also an important component to help the animal's system break down and more easily absorb the urgently needed nutrients in the food. Essential Fatty Acids (for Dogs and Cats) are crucial as well.


Immune Support Complexes
These will typically combine medicinal mushrooms, some antioxidants, herbs that boost immunity such as astragalus, cats claw, pau d'arco, Echinacea or green tea. The following supplements are often utilized in the treatment of a wide variety of cancers and help to boost the immune system, act as antioxidants or aid in detoxification:

Only Natural Pet Immune Strengthener is a powerful immune support complex that includes medicinal mushrooms, antioxidants and Cat's Claw along with other herbs to help with chronic disease and cancer.

CAS Options by Genesis Resources is an immune building supplement that includes mushrooms and antioxidants that have been shown to boost the immune system.

Pet Alive C-Caps is another option containing astragalus, milk thistle and other tonic herbs for cancer prevention and treatment.

The Chinese Herbal formulas Power Mushrooms and Astra 8 are a good immune boosting combination also.

For cats and small dogs where a liquid supplement may be more easily administered, Vetri-Science Maitake-DMG liquid is a powerful immune enhancer.

Antioxidants
Antioxidants help prevent oxidation and increase immune function. They act as scavengers, helping to prevent cell and tissue damage by destroying free radicals and playing an important role in cancer prevention and control. Vitamins A, C and E are the most commonly known antioxidants. Other powerful antioxidants include green tea, selenium, Co-Enzyme Q10, bioflavonoids, N-acetylcysteine, proanthocyanidins (pycnogenol) typically derived from grape seed extract or pine bark, quercetin, soy isoflavones, and zinc.

In addition to one of the above immune support complexes, additional antioxidants can be provided most easily in a combination form:
Seven Forest's Quercenol
Genesis Resources Canine Antioxidant or Feline Antioxidant

Vetri-Science Cell Advance

Antioxidants are controversial with some oncologists, so if you are also pursuing conventional treatments such as chemotherapy, check with your veterinarian before giving additional antioxidants.

For a more complete discussion of immune support, please see: Building a Healthy Immune System by Dr. Larry Siegler

Studies utilizing IP6 with inositol have revealed significant anticancer activity with a variety of tumor types, possibly via inhibition of tumor cell growth and differentiation. Cellular Forte by PhytoPharmica is another good supplement for fighting cancer and can be given in addition to immune boosters and antioxidants:

Cleansing and Detoxifying
Since toxins in the body contribute significantly to the degradation of the immune system, detoxification is an important component in rebuilding the immune system. There are two formulas widely used in cancer care–the Essiac Formula and the Hoxsey Formula. Both are named for the original formulators of the herbal compounds, (although Essiac is Caisse, the formulator's last name, spelled backwards).

Only Natural Pet BSST Cancer Formula is based on the widely used Essiac Formula and has been shown to be helpful in many types of cancer.

Only Natural Pet Blood and System Cleanser is based on the Hoxsey Formula, which is also widely used for cleansing the body when cancer is present.

Additional Supplements

Consider adding 4-Life Transfer factor, a powerful immune support formula, to your companion's regimen. This is not available at Only Natural Pet Store yet, but here is a link to the 4-Life company page where you can order directly:
www.4life.com/products/AnimalHealth/index.html. (note this link does not work contact source directly)

Artemisinin has been the subject of much discussion regarding cancer care recently. It is a derivative of Artemesia, a simple plant that grows in Southeast Asia. Originally used as an anti-malaria drug, it was tested by researchers at the University of Washington for it's effectiveness against cancer. The results have been very promising with impressive tumor reduction outcomes, and more research is being conducted.

The amino acids L-Arginine and L-Glutamine are often helpful in fighting cancer. L-Arginine appears to enhance immune function and may inhibit the growth of some tumors. It can be given at a dose of 500 – 3000 mg per day. L-Glutamine may also inhibit tumor growth and helps in protecting the gastrointestinal system and combat the physical wasting and loss of muscle mass seen in some cancer patients.

Curcumin, from the Indian spice turmeric, is another supplement used frequently as it inhibits tumor growth and metastasis and tends to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. The dosage is typically 15 to 20 mg per pound of body weight daily (150 – 200 mg for cats, increasing appropriately for larger animals).

Homeopathy
Constitutional homeopathy is often very helpful in treating cancer. I use homeopathy for almost all cancer patients. Some homeopaths claim they can cure some cancers with homeopathy alone. Considering there are no side effects and it is very easy to administer, it should be a part of any cancer fighting regimen. Treatment is very specific to each individual and must be guided by a veterinarian trained in homeopathy. You can locate one through the The Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture is very helpful for pain relief in cancer patients. It can stimulate the immune system and assist in promoting detoxification as well. For a list of practitioners in your area see the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association referral directory or the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.

While cancer is most certainly a frightening diagnosis, there is much that can be done to both improve the quality of your companion's life and even extend the amount of time you have with him or her. Keep in mind that it is crucial to remain as optimistic as possible. Remember - your companion senses your stress. If you view your dog or cat as a "cancer patient" or a problem to be solved they will not fair as well as if you see them as your beloved companion who enhances your quality of life. All of the therapies discussed will go farther when administered with a healthy dose of love and affection.

Additional Links:

Good information about home prepared raw diets–but not cancer specific:

Dog Aware - www.dogaware.com
Pet Grub (some misinformation regarding garlic and other details, but good general information) - www.pet-grub.com
For cats: Cat Nutrition - www.catnutrition.org
and Holisticat - www.holisticat.com/why-raw.html


More information on limited vaccine protocols:

www.altvetmed.org/pages/articles.html


Danger of Pet Vaccination: Adverse Reactions to routine vaccinations

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*Dr. Larry Siegler graduated from Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine in New York in 1980. After Graduation, Dr. Siegler went through an internship program for 14 months at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1984-1985 he completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania.

Following these academic studies, he worked for almost 10 years in San Francisco and Marin County where in 1992 his whole focus and direction in health care changed. Dr. Siegler became certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) and has also completed the IVAS Chinese Herbal Course. In 1996, Dr. Siegler completed Dr. Richard Pitcairn's Professional Veterinary Homeopathy course and also completed the Advanced Homeopathy course. He continues to study Chinese Medicine and Homeopathy with various teachers. A member of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association, Dr. Siegler also incorporates Western herbs when appropriate.

Dr. Siegler is passionate about animal welfare. He was on the board of directors for PAWS for three years and volunteered at Pasado's Safe Haven for homeless and abused animals for several years.

His practice is one of integrating the modalities to maintain the health of his patients. Nutrition (biologically appropriate raw food), and minimizing vaccines are stressed. With his knowledge of Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutrition, Western Herbs, Bach Flowers, supplements and allopathic medicine, the best pathway towards health can be found for your animal companion.

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Part 2 by
Kindness of Strangers
What we can do in a toxic world to protect our little loved ones

Animals are small, like children they are more vulnerable to toxins, and they are also closer to the ground, dogs and cats noses pick up toxins in carpets, and floors much more easily than a human being. We removed our carpet and replaced with beautiful faux non toxic painted "marble" floors.

See:
Paint a Natural, Non-toxic, Green Floor, links, info, products

Of course prevention is the best thing, but there are certain things we cannot protect them from; i actually wash my rescued dog's balls. (The ones they play with not the ones we had surgically removed!) after we go out. And i do not let them run or play in areas were cars have deposited toxins. However i still worry that the grass they love to play in at the nearby school has been treated with toxins (imagine children are exposed too!) We do not use any toxins in our home, and we remove our shoes before entering the house.

For natural flea control information that really worked with a my severely allergic rescued cat see:

Tips for natural flea, tick and insect control
Homemade Pet Food: more economical, ecological, healthy, and easy!
i make my own food for all my rescued pets and it is far more economical, ecological, and easy, and they are amazingly healthy! i have personally seen my severely flea allergic cat go from a bloody mess to having a mild problem using no toxics in well over a year and a half! I have included below the blog where i discuss an easy organic diet i make for my rescued cats and dogs. Sadly as you will see from the blog feeding your pets garlic as a flea control method, is no longer recommended as onions, garlic, and chives in all forms (dry, raw, cooked) contain thiosulphate, which can irritate the gastrointestinal system of your dog and is very dangerous to cats. A relatively high dosage (600-800 grams) in one meal or spread apart over a few days can damage red blood cells (haemolytic anaemia)


Feeding dogs and cats nutritional yeast is tempting as most of my pets love it, however, however this cheap form of B complex vitamins can lead to allergies in many pets, and it is preferable to give them the B vitamins instead, (read on for more info):

My good friends at www. brighthaven. org senior and disabled nutritional information and my friends at www. feedthis. com who delivers fresh ground, organic pre-frozen veggies to my door every other week and can give you more helpful information.



FeedThis. com says (and i have experienced, it is tempting to feed the the cheaper (and more Earth friendly and humane) grains rather than meat, and have the illusion you are saving money but if you observe their poop you will see they do not digest it): "No grains…No animal would ever choose in the wild to eat cooked grains… Grains are a cheap filler to make your pet and the kibble company execs pockets feel full… And like with humans and carbs they become addicted… Also grains plus yeast (see below) equals alcohol…hmmmm…I wonder if this can explain some of the bad behavior we see… Also in large breeds grain will stretch the stomach and loosen the muscles that hold the stomach in place and can cause bloat as well as the stomach or other organs to twist or fold (torsion) Lastly grains deposit a mucous in the intestinal tract…A beautiful environment for parasites to grow and thrive… Sometimes the intestines are so badly coated with mucous your pet may not get most of the nutrients in their food and are begging for more or eating stools that they find a the dog park etc

No Yeast if you have an itchy dog or a dog with runny eyes or smelly ears this is probably why"

A peaceful healthy diet for your pets



Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM recommends in the article below:
Using enzemes to build immune system




http://www. amazon. com/Natural-Guide-Preventing-Treating-Cancer/dp/1577315197

"In this easy-to-use guide, Dr. Shawn Messonnier offers the latest research on both treating new diagnoses of cancer and preventing the disease before it takes the life of a beloved family pet. He details a program that includes complementary therapies such as antioxidants, herbal preparations, homeopathic remedies, raw food, glandular supplements, and acupuncture. He stresses that while no one therapy is right for every pet, boosting the immune system is an excellent complement to conventional therapies like radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, as well as an important preventive program for healthy dogs. Presenting the reader with clinical studies supporting these treatments, or with his own extensive clinical experience where studies are not yet available, Dr. Messonnier gives readers an objective and up-to-date survey, complete with the pros and cons of each treatment, of all the integrative options available for treating and preventing cancer in dogs."

Also check out this book and the links on my friend's Brighthaven's site:

To learn more about natural pet care i suggest visiting my friends at www. brighthaven. org senior and disabled nutritional information The kitty over 30 years old has passed one but just heard from Gail Pope the founder, they have six cats over 20 years old! 20 years old Dafne-Ann and Eric; around 23 years old, Chester and Woody; Oliver 25ish and Lucy around 26 (she said she would need to check her records for exact ages).

And i also recommend this book:


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Source of Part 3
Wonderful myspace friends!


Emily - DENNIS FOR CONGRESS 2008

"Cancer in animals is on the increase and while we may never pinpoint the exact causes in each case, there is no denying that processed foods and exposure to pesticides play a huge part in this. Even if you don't use any chemicals on your property, your dog will be exposed to them on walks and you will also track them back into your house on your shoes exposing your animals and children to them. Commonly used lawn and garden pesticides have been found to drift up to 3 miles and to also enter people's homes through gaps in windows and doors. It's time to take a stand against these silent killers many of which are known carcinogens and hormone disruptors."

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Thank you Mama Kimberly ♥'s animals!

(Kindness is sorry i just could not squeeze her excellent bulletin in however have included her link to info and all her bulletins (which i highly recommend).

Isn't it worth of minute if you can help your pet, at home, naturally? To find out more, spare a minute for your furred family member

CLICK HERE:
http://www. veterinarysecretsrevealed. com/ebook/index_. php
Show All Bulletins Mama Kimberly ♥'s animals Has Posted

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Thank you for the link Becca

Homemade Food Recipes to Save Your Dog's Life And Save Some Money!
www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-food-recipes. html

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Thank you!
KarLA c0w


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Part 4 from the blog of
Pet Cancer Support ~In Memory of Klausie's

Diet For Dogs With Cancer Links

The information here is not intended to replace the advice of a veterinary professional, and is for informational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your veterinarian or a veterinary specialist before giving your dog any supplements or pursuing any alternative cancer therapies and diet.
I might suggest though finding a holistic vet because conventional vets don't push nor tell you about holistic alternatives.
Diet for Dogs with Cancer

Dog Cancer Diet Canine Cancer Treatment

Dog Cancer Treatments, K-9 Immunity, K-9 Omega, K-9 Transfer Factor, Books and More by K9Medicinals.com

http://www.caninecancerawareness.org/html/Diet.html

Yahoo Group Totally Home Cooking

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Totally_Home_Cooking

Description

Dogs eating people food! Have we gone crazy? No, Totally Homecooking is all about cooking for our dogs, creating healthy, nutritious and balanced meals. Just like us every dog is an individual and we want to raise them as healthfully as possible.

We will assist you in understanding what it takes to DEVELOP a recipe for your healthy adult dog that is balanced to their needs. NO recipes are offered. If you want to find out how and what to feed your dog correctly and not just table scraps that will lead to imbalances nutritionally, we are here to assist. Our files will offer you instructions on what the scientific community considers to be recommended daily allowances for your dog of vitamins and minerals as well as tutorials for using free internet nutritional software.

Published recipes in books and on the internet usually will not provide a balance of nutrients that will sustain a dog throughout their lives. Just another reason to learn what your dog needs and how you can provide it yourself.

Co-owner of group has a diploma in Advanced Canine Nutrition from Companion Animal Science Institute.

Posts regarding topics other than food related need approval of owner/moderator.

Please Note: This is a NO spam list- the "NO SPAM" rule is strictly enforced.

Disclaimer: Any information provided on this site is not intended to replace advice received by your veterinarian. Changes to your dog's diet should be done under the supervision of the veterinarian. This list assumes no liability with regards to any issues that may arise from the information that may be provided and followed. It is for casual informative purposes only.

Lastly: This list is intended for healthy adult dogs as we can not offer advice on home cooking for dogs with medical issues due to their varying complexities.

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Yahoo Group K9 Kitchen
Description
This list discusses raw and cooked canine diets with a focus on individual needs. While we encourage a proactive approach for healthy dogs and puppies, we also support the unique requirements of breeding dogs, canine athletes and dogs battling cancer, kidney disease, liver disease, IBD, colitis, allergies, skin problems, heart disease, pancreatitis, bladder stones, thyroid disease and other disorders. Other topics include appropriate nutritional supplements based on dietary requirements, treat recipes, reading material and holistic, traditional and complimentary approaches. Whether your dogs are already on a raw diet, home-cooked diet or you're searching in order to learn more, we welcome and encourage you to share your experiences, ask questions and help others. Our community shows respect for the uniqueness of dogs and people that make diet diversity a must. To that end, we maintain a non flaming environment.

Click the below links to visit their websites.

Magic Bullet Fund. Org
MySpace Magic Bullet Fund
Those who are able to provide treatment for their pups with cancer are very fortunate. Those who cannot need our help! MISSION STATEMENT Canine cancer treatment requires a substantial outlay of financial resources, ranging on average between $600 and $6,000 per dog. Many dog owners cannot support such a large unanticipated outlay. To offer help to such individuals and their dogs, The Magic Bullet Fund provides financial assistance to pay for canine cancer treatments and medicines when the owners cannot. With our financial sponsorship, the canines we serve receive state-of-the-art veterinary cancer support for their conditions. The Fund's mission is to provide cancer treatment for dogs whose caretakers are unable to provide treatment; dogs who would not have cancer treatment at all without our assistance. The Fund's secondary mission is to heighten public awareness about canine cancer through our ongoing educational efforts. We firmly believe that this work will result in measurable improvement in both canine cancer prevention and early canine cancer detection. The Magic Bullet Fund is a program of the Perseus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports research and public education about cancer in companion animals. All donations are tax deductible.



http://www. paws4acure. org/

Paws for a cure is a walk to get donations for the magic Bullet Fund.

The Magic Bullet Fund provides financial assistance to pay for canine cancer treatments and medicines when the owners cannot. With their financial sponsorship, the canines they serve receive state-of-the-art veterinary cancer support for their conditions. The Fund's mission is to provide cancer treatment for dogs whose caretakers are unable to provide treatment; dogs who would not have cancer treatment at all without the Magic Bullet Fund's assistance.


The Fund's secondary mission is to heighten public awareness about canine cancer through our ongoing educational efforts. The Magic Bullet Fund firmly believe that this work will result in measurable improvement in both canine cancer prevention and early canine cancer detection. The Magic Bullet Fund is a program of the Perseus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports research and public education about cancer in companion animals.



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Part 5 thank you!
Mama Kimberly ♥'s animals!
Voices For Ella
Help save my Gizzmo!
zeus (skipper) ~waiting for biopsy results~
QUINCY, LAIKA & BRODY - RIP SWEET EDDIE POTATO
"Trio of Pups"~RIP Klausie U R My Angel


JOIN Beloved Pet Cancer Support Community


JOIN Beloved Pet Cancer Support Community


Ten Common Signs of Cancer in Small Animals

1.
Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
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Sores that do not heal
3.
Weight loss
4.
Loss of appetite
5.
Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
6.
Offensive odor
7.
Difficulty eating or swallowing
8.
Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
9.
Persistent lameness or stiffness
10.
Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating



Disclaimer
Beloved Pet Cancer Support Communitie's website is not intended to replace the advice of a veterinary professional, and is for informational purposes only. Please seek the advice of your veterinarian or a veterinary specialist before giving your dog any supplements or pursuing any alternative cancer therapies.

Beloved Pet Cancer Support Communitie's website is also intended to be a place to come and share your stories and connect with others animal lovers who lost a pet to cancer or are fighting a battle with cancer.


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Compiled and posted by Kindness of Strangers E_CO Member




Kindness of Strangers E_CO Member usually does environmental and nutritional education work through Donate here to Kindness of Strangers a project of the 501 (c) 3 non-profit International Humanities Center

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HOW TO REPOST THIS BULLETIN

1 Click the "Reply to Poster" button at the bottom of this post
2 Copy all the html code, create a new bulletin, paste the code in there
3 Be nice, give credit to the sender(s) when re-posting

Several people have left comments at the blog with cancer formulas they recommend Kindness is allowing all comments at the blog go to:

Preventing and treating cancer holistically in dogs and cats

Some of this i have been saving for awhile until i found time to compile it, so some will not be news to you and some will, especially exciting is how you can see all your friends bulletins using short cuts (see below for how)!


Here is another blog i wrote you may find helpful:

How to increase the chances of having your bulletins reposted


If you see a bulletin you really like and want to find the original poster and the link is not clickable, you can copy and past the name into the window above all your messages (see sample picture below), called "search", make sure you choose the catagory "people" and hit "search".


If the name of the friend you want is not too common, like "bob" or "jim", you will be able to find it, i just found and requested

§ VOICE OF THE VOICELESS §


Using this trick

Then i often copy in the person's URL and add that to the bulletin before i repost, in this case her address is:

http://www. myspace. com/voice_of_the_voiceless1
Then i put her URL code in the handy link generator i bookmarked and you can find below and got this:

§ VOICE OF THE VOICELESS §



Another tip, if the new friend you want has a very common name like "Scott", look for a Scott in the friend who reposted Scott's bulletin.
If anyone has less than 5,000 friends you will be able to see all of their friends listed alphabetically, in See all friends link at most people's sites.


How Do I Repost A Myspace Bulletin?



http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=wENzknF-9Ac
Some basic HTML vids



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How to autoplay Youtube Videos on Myspace Or Websites



http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=3jqGrBjeQh0
Too confusing i find this site very helpful!

How to autoplay Myspace / Youtube /Google video
(This is a little dated as myspace changed the code again if I want to do autoplay om myspace videos try the following link thanks to my good friend:The Sun

Here is how to autoplay myspace videos: http://abrax. us/bbz/AutostartVideos. php


How to put a You-Tube video on myspace and resize it

http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=FjiXavtVcVA


How to add art to your bulletins:

Open a account with http://photobucket. com there you can upload any art you have a right to and photobucket will create code for you to add art, and slideshows
....

As an artist i made a big mistake not having my store or website on all my art so do not repeat my mistake, we artists need to take care of business too (and i cannot tell you how many times my art has been used without my link, but way too many times!


To view more of my art go to www. SEElove. org Art © Nan Sea Love All rights reserved


How to change the color of your text
All the codes start with < and end with >

But if i type it that way you won't be able to see the code so i have put spaces betwen these instructions to get it to work you need to take the spaces out.


type:
< font color="color" >


Close space by adding back arrows at each side.
Replace the word "color" with by typing in a standard color word like "purple" "orange", "blue", "red", "yellow", etc

or you can choose a number from the hundreds of websafe colors.
You get the numbers from any website that has a color chart and numbers:

i use:
http://www. draac. com/hexchart. html

How to fix bulletin credit links

Thank you!
Dr. Babette Hammercocks ~*E_Co Member*~
JamesClaiirLewis. com
Martha
♥∞SaturnsLdy∞♥
~ Autumn Moon ~
Operative Metaphysics
Significance
TheGaianDragon. com
Love for the Earth
JamesClairLewis. com

By now you just *might* have noticed that MySpace is stripping away the most recent Credit Link in the Bulletins, when you reply to repost them. This is the Credit Link that MySpace automaticly adds, when you post a Bulletin, and is also the first one other people see, when they read the Bulletin. Previous Credit Links are not affected.


This is extremely annoying for people who have information they want to get out, like the 9/11 Truthers, the Environmentalists, and the Lightworkers. It is a total disaster for the Rescue Bulletin People, who need those links to coordinate things in saving dogs and cats from kill shelters, and providing them with transportation to new safe, loving homes.


This is about the most UN-social thing you could do to a Social Network!

Since this only affects the most recent Credit Link, the one supplied by MySpace, that is getting stripped away, there is a fairly simple way of getting around it. All you need to do, is to insert your own Credit Link into the Bulletin.


Creating your own Credit Link isn't all that hard, and once you've made it, you just store it in a text file on your computer, and copy/paste it into all of the Bulletins you post or repost.


Now using brackets, instead of the HTML Arrow Keys, the format of the Link Statement looks like this :

[a href='address of your page']Your Name[/a]

To get the address of your page, go to your Home Page, and click on View Profile. When that comes up, you use the data shown in the address bar of your browser, and copy/paste that between the quotes in the link statement. Remember to use the arrow keys, instead of the brackets. Then you put your name in the area for Your Name.


That's not as hard as you thought it was, was it?

Now some people are telling Americans to switch their settings to UK. There are a number of problems with this.


1) This Bulletin Credit Stripping might become global for MySpace at any moment, and then you are back to Square One.


2) While it will fix your view of the Bulletins, so that the previous poster's Credit will remain intact, when you Repost a Bulletin, that says nothing about whoever might decide to Repost your version of that Bulletin. In which case, your Bulletin Credit will get stripped away, which also puts you back at Square One.


3) MySpace could do a simple Database check comparing UK settings, and user IP addresses. MySpace might decide that Americans with UK settings are providing false information, which is a Terms of Service Violation.
Then MySpace could do a mass deletion of troublemaker accounts

4) People using MySpace are not considered Customers. We are considered Commodity, which is what attracts the Advertising money, since we number more people than live in most countries. That is why, when we have problems with MySpace, we have to figure out our own solutions to those problems. I love MySpace and the people I've met here, but I harbor no illusions about its management.

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The Gaian Dragon I Ching
The Metaphysical Pages
Massage & Healing
The Moving Mandalas
Nature Photography
The Gremlin Pages
The Political Pages
The Gaian Dragon

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MySpace Mystery Code Now Defunct - We Can Use Periods Again!

Thank you!
Peace & Freedom Are Achieved Through Understanding




I began to notice some new things about Meinspace recently, one being that Mystery Code appears to now be defunct. Also, bulletins are now accessible from your home page.
Thanks ♥Angel Love♥ for confirming my suspicions






From: ♥Angel Love♥




MYSPACE HAS FIXED THE LINE BREAK CODE!

There is still a code in there, but it has been changed to this:

( br .."display:none" gauntlet_tokenizer_reserved=""/ )

And it doesn't put those awful line breaks in anymore.


So, I guess now that we have gotten used to not using a single period at the end of paragraphs, we can now revert back to using one again!

Love & Light,
♥Angel Love♥





.....AND.....

NOW YOU CAN ACCESS ANYONE'S BULLETINS YOU ARE FRIENDS WITH DIRECTLY FROM THEIR PAGE

From:
Peace & Freedom Are Achieved Through Understanding


My friend recently alerted me to the fact that MySpace did something right. Now, when you go to anyone's page, you can look at their bulletins by clicking "View User Bulletins" in the Shortcuts Bar on the top.. It's a little white box on the top*. Now, instead of searching and searching for someone's bulletin, just click on "View User Bulletins" on their page. This can also help you get a feel for people before adding them, give them a test run. It's the same function as clicking this inside of a users bulletin.. You can also view all of their bulletins from there as well






*if the box does not appear like above, this is what you do. In Firefox click "View" from the bar near the top of the window. Then click "Page Style", then click "no style" and it should come up.. This is also what you do when you want to see anything they have hidden like mutual friends

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btw Kindness did go to the autolink generator and had no problems


Thank you!
annie

note from self ;-) i was asked about not opening links in new windows, so i added more information on that to the instructional image, hope it helps, and i hope it makes sense LOL if not, no problem to ask questions, if i don't know, i'll try to look it up... kindness posted a bulletin with a link generator at the end, in case you "just can't wanna do this" yourself! :-)







thanks to...

Kindness of Strangers E_CO Member

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Clickable link generator - COOL~!

Thank you~! This is great .. and easy~!
Lauren Zimmerman, OTHER WORLDS: The Series
Red •••• Moon

Thank you!
Dharmacist



Many of you must realize by now that MySpace has been removing the hyperlink of people that post bulletins. Because of this; it is impossible to add new friends or figure out who is posting what.


If any of you need a to generate your own clickable link of your profile; check this out.


http://www. insanelayouts. com/myspace-link-generator. php

This way you can generate your own profile link and insert it above the bulletin that you post..

Dharmacist....




More tips, the TOP advice is from BLU
The BOTTOM advice is from Dharmacist

Blu is Magnifying Life


..Here's another tip :) this is what I do to generate the entire avatar of friends, (firefox) hold the left mouse button and highlight the entire avatar, then right mouse and click copy, on the original bulletin (before hitting reply) then I keep the blog edit open in separate window (tab) right click again in the body of the blog area and paste...last just click "View Source" you now have the codes for the avatar you can now paste that in the repost bulletin :0)

Only takes a few seconds...

Thanks~


Dharmacist™



Does your Mouse have a Wheel on it in the center?

If you want to make images and font larger

Hold down the "CTRL" key with your left pinky as you move the Mouse Wheel away from you.


This will enlarge font and graphics.


To reduce; simply move the Mouse Wheel toward you.



Dharmacist
PS: if any of you need to generate your own
clickable link of your profile; check this out
http://www. insanelayouts. com/myspace-link-generator. php
Sending good vibes to all

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RE: HTML Basics in Myspace TY repost for others-


love & gratitude
~Windfeather
* Lara * (persian_rose9) RIP ZACH I MISS & LOVE YA
~ bill ~
EnviroDoug

♂ Georgilla Questions Everything Gorilla ♀

[note from Kindness i did update this a little and i rarely use the big video sizes except in my blogs as the width of a bulletin is 500 pixels so to keep the bulletins looking good i try too keep them no wider]

Welcome to Basic HTML

Constructed by: The Techno-Gorilla

HTML is your friend. Don't fear it. You can use it to your advantage and it's easy to master, it just takes practice and patience, and reading this. Save this so you can use it as a quick reference sheet. Feel free to pass this around. Took me a while to learn this and I used trial and error.
Now you don't have to :-)

It's easy once you get the hang of it. All the codes start with < and end with >. So when I say < big > there is no space before the b or after the g. If I take the space out it will disappear and make the text bigger. So, in all the codes below, take the spaces out.


Also, when you turn something on, it will remain active and affect all the text below it THAT IS IN TH E SAME TEXT BOX. Use a "/" to turn it off. So < /big > means the text will get smaller, < /center> means it will stop being centered etc. It's the same with almost all of them. Be sure to not keep using the same code without using a / to cancel it because it piles up such as using center over and over. Each time you apply it, you have to cancel it.



Common Text Code

< big > = Make Text Bigger.. (you can do this many times)
< b > = Bold
< i > = Italics
< u > = Underline



Generating Links

Do it the easy way and just click here:
http://www. xoospace. com/index. php?go=generators&page=linkgen


Common Special Features

< BR > = Break, Next line, Same thing as pressing enter.


In a MySpace page, this equals pressing enter in you page HTML. This is the only way to space things out and control what the page looks like.




Alignment

< Center > = Center
< Left > OR < /center> =Left


To stop something from being centered, use either < /center > or < left >

If you have 2 X < center > per text box it will override a < left > or < /center > because you enabled the command twice. Each text box is automatically left aligned.




Picture HTML

When you embed a picture, it will look something like this. I will show you how easy this is to break down and see what it is. You don't need to know what the whole thing is.


< a href = "http://www. Address1. com"_blank"> < img src = "http://www. Address2. com" (HERE) border="0" alt="Photobucket" > < / a >

Address1. com is where it goes when you click the image. Change it to anything you want.
*NOTE Make sure you leave the HTTP:// in the address

Address2. com is where the image code is from. It is easy to identify because it usually says "Img Src" or Image Source. On any image on the net you can right click and select "Copy Image Location". That will give you it's direct URL.


To Resize a picture to the desired width, Insert Width="XXX" where it says (HERE).
Then you get to control how big the picture is, You can do the same thing with height - Height="XXX" inside of the " " is where you put the number, which is the number of pixels. Since your a human and don't speak in pixels I will give you a rough gauge.


200-Smallish
400 Medium
600 Medium Large
800+ Large


Videos HTML


Almost any video site allows you to imbed HTML for their video. In YouTube it's on the right. it says "Embed". In Google Videos you click Email-Embed on the right. Click that then click Embed "HTML". In MySpace Vids it is directly below the video. All you do is copy that code and stick it into a post or blog. Some places you can and some places you can't put it. On MySpace You can embed in posts and blogs, but not in e-mails.


To Resize a Video:
Almost all videos have a Width="XXX" and Height="XXX" code. This can easily be manipulated by changing these numbers. Simply keep the same ratio. Pixel approximations are a little above this.
For a "Full Screen" video I use width="635" Height="500" In some videos, there is two of both so make sure you do both.



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Compile and Posted by Kindness of Strangers E_CO Member




Kindness of Strangers E_CO Member usually does environmental and nutritional education work through Donate here to Kindness of Strangers a project of the 501 (c) 3 non-profit International Humanities Center

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HOW TO REPOST THIS BULLETIN

1 Click the "Reply to Poster" button at the bottom of this post
2 Copy all the html code, create a new bulletin, paste the code in there
3 Be nice, give credit to the sender(s) when re-posting