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24 Terrifying, Thoughtful and Absurd Nursery Rhymes for Children
In more repressed times, people were not always allowed to express themselves freely, for fear of persecution. Gossiping, criticizing the government or even talking about current events were often punishable by death. In order to communicate at will, clever rhymes were constructed and passed around to parody public figures and events. The first nursery rhymes can be traced back to the fourteenth century. Other nursery rhymes don't seem to carry a particular message at all, but convey a macabre sense of humor. Humpty Dumpty Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,Humpty Dumpty had a great fall,All the King's Horses and all the King's menCouldn't put Humpty together again. In children's books, Humpty Dumpty is portrayed as a large egg, usually dressed like a little boy. Ring Around The Rosie Ring around the rosyA pocketful of posies"Ashes, Ashes"We all fall down! This rhyme dates back to the Great Plague of London in 1665. Baa Baa Blacksheep Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool? For Want of a Nail
Solar power without solar cells: A hidden magnetic effect of light could make it possible
A dramatic and surprising magnetic effect of light discovered by University of Michigan researchers could lead to solar power without traditional semiconductor-based solar cells. The researchers found a way to make an "optical battery," said Stephen Rand, a professor in the departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Physics and Applied Physics. In the process, they overturned a century-old tenet of physics. "You could stare at the equations of motion all day and you will not see this possibility. We've all been taught that this doesn't happen," said Rand, an author of a paper on the work published in the Journal of Applied Physics. "It's a very odd interaction. Light has electric and magnetic components. "This could lead to a new kind of solar cell without semiconductors and without absorption to produce charge separation," Rand said. "It turns out that the magnetic field starts curving the electrons into a C-shape and they move forward a little each time," Fisher said.
I'll sing you one, O / Green Grow the Rushes, O
I learned this song from my father, who grew up in Southern England, but I don't know who he learned it from. It is the best of the counting songs, of which he knew several, and which we as a family used to sing to while away the time on long car journeys. I know nothing of the origins of the song, although I would guess that it is very old - seventeenth or perhaps even sixteenth century. Here is our provisional gloss: One is one, and all alone,[PARA]And ever more shall be so. With thanks to Veronica Biggs for her helpful suggestions, and a special thanks to Carl Olson for his definitive e-mail. I saw your gloss on this song and I must disagree with quite a bit of it. 12 disciples -- easy 11 who went to heaven. the 12 disciples without Judas 10 commandments -- easy 9 bright shiners -- might be the 9 orders of angels 8 april rainers - ??? | Song Index | Home Page |
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67 Ways to Use Aromatherapy Essential Oils for Beginner’s « Essential Oils… more than basic Aromatherapy
Have you ever used a high quality therapeutic-grade essential oil before? If not, you are in for a wonderful surprise! Young Living Essential Oils are the best I have ever found. I’ve been using essential oils for aromatherapy purposes for 20 years. But it wasn’t until I discovered Young Living almost 9 years ago that I began using the oils in the hundreds of ways I had only read you could… meaning you must know that the supplier is 100% committed to ‘absolute’ purity because you cannot follow these 67 Ways of Using Essential Oils if the purity is even slightly off. Let’s start with the basics that you’ll need to know… The following information is intended for educational purposes only. YL oil applied directly to the skin w/V-6 massage oil. To “dilute” with a carrier oil means to mix with Young Living’s V-6 Massage Oil or an organic vegetable or massage oil. To use “neat” means to apply the Young Living essential oil full strength to the area of concern. Lavender Essential Oil 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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The Mystery of Low-Back Pain: Part I
By Ben E. Benjamin Originally published in Massage Bodywork magazine, December/January 2006. Copyright 2005. Pain in the back -- primarily the low back -- is the source of great suffering and disability for a large number of Americans. Theories about treating low-back pain are just as varied as theories about its causes. In this and the following articles, I'll provide some insight into this puzzling phenomenon and what role massage therapists can play in helping those suffering from low-back pain. Low-Back Structure Most people aren't clear about where their low back begins and ends. We will focus here on the areas around the vertebrae and address problems of the sacrum in a future article. Natural Alignment and Structural Abnormalities In a normal, healthy spine, the five lumbar vertebrae form a forward (lordotic) curve, so that when you lie supine with your legs straight you can easily slide your hand under your low back. In some cases, instability is caused by loose ligaments.
Oil Pulling: Ancient Secret for Optimal Health
By Sayer Ji Contributing Writer for Wake Up World What Is Oil Pulling? Oil pulling is an ancient Indian folk remedy first mentioned in the early Ayurvedic text, the Charaka Samhita, which was believed to have been written approximately 1500 years ago. One oil pulls by simply swishing a tablespoon of oil (sesame, coconut and sunflower are commonly recommended) in one’s mouth for approximately 15-20 minutes on an empty stomach and then spitting it out. The Charaka Samhita describes oil pulling as effective for improving more than just oral health, but also 30 other systemic diseases ranging from headache, migraine to diabetes and asthma. Modern scientific inquiry increasingly confirms oil pulling’s benefit to oral health: Because oil pulling positively affects the composition of bacteria in the mouth by killing pathogenic microorganisms, it makes sense that it would be beneficial in other seemingly related health conditions. Root Causes: How Infected Teeth Damage Your Overall Health
