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From: mesm@netcom.com (Mary E. S. Morris)
Subject: DMAE and Birth Control
Date: Wed, 02 Sep 92 03:33:38 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 

Are there any interactions between DMAE and Modicon (Birth Control)
I tried it for the last few weeks, and I have had more female 
type problems this month than I have in years. Could there be a
reaction?a

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Mary E. S. Morris    |  The future exists first in imagination, then
mesm@netcom.COM      |  in will, then in reality. -- Galivan Burwell
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From: joeld@cse.ucsc.edu (Joel Dewitt)
Newsgroups: alt.psychoactives
Subject: Re: Ginko Biloba
Date: 25 Aug 92 18:36:42 GMT
Organization: University of California, Santa Cruz (CE/CIS Boards)
NNTP-Posting-Host: arapaho.ucsc.edu

As there are many Ginko trees growing in my neighborhood,
I tried eating a few leaves every morning (mooo!) to see
if they had any effect on me. After a week, I seemed to
feel a little brighter (placebo, circumstance, real effect,
I can't say for sure).  But, I definitely started having
a pronouncedly irregular heartbeat.  As soon as it occurred
to me that it might be related to the ginko, I stopped with
the leaves.  My heartbeat returned to normal over the next
week.  The effect was that feeling of one's heart skipping
a beat.  Not so bad normally, but this got to the point that
it would wake me up from sleep, and one time it lasted long
enough that my vision started to fade (very frightening!).
I won't be repeating this experiment.  Any thoughts from the
experts?  Would one expect any efficacy from three leaves a day?
Anybody else notice an effect on heartbeat from ginko?

	Joel DeWitt

ps. I think only us dummies mess around with smart drugs.  The
truely intelligent wouldn't need this stuff ;^)
Newsgroups: alt.psychoactives
From: dyer@spdcc.com (Steve Dyer)
Subject: Re: Wellbutrin/Info Requested
Keywords: wellbutrin antidepressant depression  
Organization: S.P. Dyer Computer Consulting, Cambridge MA
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 03:58:11 GMT

In article <1992Sep01.233049.12737@ecst.csuchico.edu> rmintz@ecst.csuchico.edu (Rich Mintz) writes:
>I will be starting an antidepressant called Wellbutrin (sp?) in about
>a week. Could someone with a PDR handy give me a little info on
>dosages, interactions it has with other drugs, and anything else you
>think might be good for me to know?

Bupropion is a novel antidepressant chemically related to the amphetamines
and in particular, the appetite suppressant diethylpropion.  However, it
is not a potent stimulant.  Experienced amphetamine users do not identify
bupropion as an amphetamine, and it isn't particularly euphoric.

It has a typical dosage range of 150-450mg/day.  Its mechanism of action
is presently unknown, though it may be involved with dopaminergic functions.

It is free of many of the typical side effects of classical antidepressants
such as the tricyclics and MAO inhibitors.  It causes little dry mouth, no
sweating, and has no important effects on the heart or blood pressure.  Unlike
the tricyclics and MAOIs, it does not cause weight gain.  In fact, it may
cause weight loss in some susceptible people.  Also, it appears to be free
of the undesirable sexual side effects of the MAOIs, tricyclics and
serotonin reuptake inhibitors.  Although some individuals report anxiety
from taking it, many report no side effects at all.  Zilch.  It would
probably not be used with or shortly after the administration of an MAO
inhibitor, or only with great care, because of the drug's adrenergic
structure and similarity to other sympathomimetic drugs.

As an antidepressant, bupropion seems to be as effective as the benchmark
drugs.  However, it does not appear to work well in treating panic disorder.

>I heard that it was removed from the market by the FDA 
>once and then put back on again. Is this true and, if so, 
>why was this done?

The drug was found to cause a high incidence of seizures when it was
studied in a population of bulemics at high doses (600mg/day ++), and
its FDA approval was withdrawn in the early 80s shortly after it was
granted, for further investigation and study of the phenomenon.

The incidence of seizure for most antidepressants is around 4/1000
patients.  At doses of bupropion of 600mg/day and greater, the incidence 
of seizure is closer to 4/100.  At doses of 450mg/day and below, it
seems to have a risk of seizures similar to the other antidepressants
in common use.  Once that was established, it was placed on the market
again with a maximum daily dose of 450mg and a maximum individual dose
of 150 mg.  That means that a dose of 450mg needs to be administered
in three divided doses spread across the day, which is a bit of a
drawback.
 
>Comments from doctors or patients familiar with 
>Wellbutrin are also welcome. Thanks.

It's worked uncommonly well for a good friend of mine.

-- 
Steve Dyer
dyer@ursa-major.spdcc.com aka {ima,harvard,rayssd,linus,m2c}!spdcc!dyer
Newsgroups: alt.psychoactives
From: s8818037@spectrum.cs.unsw.oz.au (Matthew James Leayr)
Subject: OTC names for DMAE
Reply-To: s8818037@spectrum.cs.unsw.oz.au (Matthew James Leayr)
Organization: University Of New South Wales
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 06:49:25 GMT

Could someone please supply the OTC names for the "smart drug" DMAE.
Also, possible places where it might be obtained, and approximate price.
(Australian info if possible)

Thanks,

Matt.



Newsgroups: alt.psychoactives
From: lewis@aera8700.mitre.org (Keith Lewis)
Subject: Re: re: ginko biloba
Organization: The MITRE Corporation
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 13:34:00 GMT

In article <j1moody-010992225029@lafmac15.lafortune.lab.nd.edu>, j1moody@darwin.cc.nd.edu (Humpty Dumpty) writes:
>If you looking to slow the tide of the brain waves,
>why don't you sit down and roll a fatty?
>
>Does anyone have any scientific support that ganja slows brain
>waves down?

			MARIJUANA MYTHS
			 by Paul Hager
	  Hoosier Cannabis Relegalization Coalition
[skip down to number 7]
7. Marijuana "flattens" human brainwaves

	This is an out-and-out lie perpetrated by the Partnership
for a Drug-Free America.  A few years ago, they ran a TV ad that
purported to show, first, a normal human brainwave, and second, a
flat brainwave from a 14-year-old "on marijuana".  When
researchers called up the TV networks to complain about this
commercial, the Partnership had to pull it from the air.  It
seems that the Partnership faked the flat "marijuana brainwave". 
In reality, marijuana has the effect of slightly INCREASING alpha
wave activity.  Alpha waves are associated with meditative and
relaxed states which are, in turn, often associated with human
creativity.

	For information about the Partnership ad, see Jack Herer's
	book, The Emperor Wears No Clothes, 1990, p. 74.  For
	information on memory and the alpha brainwave enhancement
	effect, see "Marijuana, Memory, and Perception", by R. L.
	Dornbush, M.D., M. Fink, M.D., and A. M. Freedman, M.D.,
	presented at the 124th annual meeting of the American
	Psychiatric Association, May 3-7, 1971.

Keith Lewis             klewis@mitre.org          "Mr. Cheap"
I don't dance to music; music dances to me.  Email me for my PGP key.
The above may not (yet) represent the opinions of my employer.
Newsgroups: alt.psychoactives
From: j1moody@darwin.cc.nd.edu (Humpty Dumpty)
Subject: re: ginko biloba
Followup-To: alt.psychoactives
Organization: Notre Dame
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 03:52:44 GMT

If you looking to slow the tide of the brain waves,
why don't you sit down and roll a fatty?

Does anyone have any scientific support that ganja slows brain
waves down?
Newsgroups: alt.psychoactives
From: jsjackso@eos.ncsu.edu (JONATHAN STONE JACKSON)
Subject: Re: Ginko Biloba
Originator: jsjackso@c00093-100lez.eos.ncsu.edu
Reply-To: jsjackso@eos.ncsu.edu (JONATHAN STONE JACKSON)
Organization: North Carolina State University, Project Eos
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 06:24:46 GMT


Anybody out there have the patents for LSD (yes, at least two ways of making
it have been patented), DMT, or any other fun psychoactive substances?  Also, 
does anyone know if I-methyl-lysergic acid diethylamide actually does anything?
Any imformation would be GREATLY appreciated!
Newsgroups: alt.psychoactives
From: starkid@ddsw1.MCS.COM (Lance Sanders)
Subject: Re: Ginko Biloba
Organization: EnviraForm
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 19:52:08 GMT
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                the poster and does not represent MCSNet or the system owners.


On 28 Aug 92 21:13:38 GMT, pdivine@unixg.ubc.ca (Patrick Devine),
in Message-ID: <1992Aug28.211338.2073@unixg.ubc.ca> writes:

>A double blind study using EEG showed that Ginko extract increased alpha 
>rythm (which is the bio feedback frequency associated with mental 
>alertness) and decreased theta rhythm (which is related to lack of attention 
>in elderly, and an "unfocused" state of mind) in elderly who are showing 
>signs of mental deterioration.

   Interesting.

   Mitsuo Ishikawa in "Consciousness: A Parameter for Understanding Man and 
Nature" [The World & I, Jan. 1986]: 

       "Paranormal abilities are not exceptional human abilities, but 
rather are common hidden abilities in ALL human beings. These abilities 
are usually unconsciously suppressed by cultural restrictions. Systematic 
training enables everyone to reveal some kind of 'abnormal' 
ability...consciousness or unconsciousness producing influence on material 
at a distance (including the human body) is not operating in the beta-state 
(normal consciousness), but in the theta- or delta-state, where slow brain 
waves such as theta-wave (4-7 Hz) or delta-wave (0.3-3 Hz) are predominant." 


   Is anyone aware of adaptogens/ergogenics that influence (directly, or 
entry into) theta brainwave states?

---------
Lance "A loaf of bread, 500 mg. of L-Tyrosine and thou" Sanders
starkid@ddsw1.MCS.COM / GE Mail: L.Sanders6 / Vox: (312) 667-5958
From: scotc.bbs@cybernet.cse.fau.edu
Newsgroups: alt.psychoactives
Subject: Ginko Biloba
Date: 25 Aug 92 17:30:24 GMT
Organization: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

I have some questions about Ginko Biloba, the so-called natural 
nootropic.
I have been taking three doses a day now for 5 days and I *THINK*
I am just now beginning to feel some results.  How soon do most people
feel something and what do they feel.  I got off work last night after
having one dr pepper (about 15 ounces) and one ice-t, about the same in
ounces.  But this was between 5 and 7 pm and I got off work at midnight .
Work usually pumps me up a little, but last night I was really wired for
some reason.  This morning however I had a pretty intense headache on
the front right side of my head, may or may not be related, anyone else
felt these??  or anyone ever notice any bad effects, or good, is there
any dangers of mixing these with alchol?  Because I was at a bar last 
night
and had about 4 beers.  any information would help.
thanks in advance
SAC
BoCoMo

oh yeah, is there any difference between products that say Ginko Biloba
extract and those that just say Ginkoo extract??
Newsgroups: alt.psychoactives
Subject: Wellbutrin/Info Requested
From: rmintz@ecst.csuchico.edu (Rich Mintz)
Date: Tue, 01 Sep 1992 23:30:49 GMT
Organization: California State University, Chico
Keywords: wellbutrin antidepressant depression  

I will be starting an antidepressant called Wellbutrin 
(sp?) in about a week. Could someone with a PDR handy 
give me a little info on dosages, interactions it has 
with other drugs, and anything else you think might be 
good for me to know? 
 
I heard that it was removed from the market by the FDA 
once and then put back on again. Is this true and, if so, 
why was this done?
 
Comments from doctors or patients familiar with 
Wellbutrin are also welcome. Thanks.
          Rich -> rmintz@cscihp.ecst.csuchico.edu
From: as_radfo@csd.brispoly.ac.uk (AS Radford)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: advice on scanners wanted
Date: 27 Aug 92 19:53:11 GMT
Organization: Bristol Polytechnic, England


In view of recent developments, both in the UK and the US, I'm
beginning to think I should get me a scanner before our masters decide
we're too irresponsible to be allowed to use them.

Can any users advise me as to the best buy for UK and European use?
(Does price equate with performance?  Are there any relatively cheap,
but worth-considering models?)

-- 
  Arthur Radford, Bristol Polytechnic    -------------------------------
  BRISTOL, BS16 1QY, UK                	      Esperanto parolata
  as_radfo@uk.ac.brispoly.csd            -------------------------------
From: cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-43
Date: 28 Aug 92 10:42:35 EST
Distribution: na
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

> Spare battery holders are back ordered until September 30.

How much will they cost when they do arrive?
 
> BTW, the modification to restore 30-88 MHz and cellular coverage
> outlined in September 1992 Monitoring Times works but is not for the
> faint of heart.

Yessir.  I had an 'expert' do it for me.  No way I would try that by myself.  I
had the celluar mod done first, and then the extended VHF-Lo done again (2
desolder and resolder jobs)  I would advise that anybody who wants both jobs
done that they have both done at the same time.  The celluar is relatively easy
(clip the diode) compared to the VHF-Lo mod (moving and resoldering the diode).
The unit is not made to be continuously desoldered and resoldered.

> -- 
> ==============================================================================
> Bob Parnass, AJ9S  -  AT&T Bell Labs  -  parnass@ihlpm.att.com - (708)979-5414
-- 

			- Brad Steinman
                          cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: rcarter@nyx.cs.du.edu (Ron Carter)
Subject: Would like some advice on the AOR AR1000...
X-Disclaimer: Nyx is a public access Unix system run by the University
	of Denver for the Denver community.  The University has neither
	control over nor responsibility for the opinions of users.
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix at U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 92 05:29:21 GMT


Well, I have pretty much decided the AOR AR1000 is the
scanner for me, cause I like the continuous coverage
and the 1000 channels, etc...

Now, where to buy it...

Does anyone have a number for AOR so I can find a local
(Denver, CO) dealer?

And, if going mail order is the better (less expensive
without much sacrifice in service) route to go, which
company is best (price/service/support) to deal with?

I have seen prices like $429 from Ace Communications, etc.

Email response and I will summarize for the group if 
there is interest...

Thanks, Ron

--
Ron Carter |   Denver | Center for the Study of Creative Intelligence
  Director | Colorado | "A ... mind stretched by a new idea can never
rcarter@nyx.cs.du.edu | go back to its original dimensions."  -Holmes
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: elesatz@diana.cair.du.edu (Eric LeSatz)
Subject: Re: Monitoring cellular, cordless, etc.
Organization: University of Denver, Denver, Colorado
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 92 06:43:24 GMT

In article <1992Aug31.004915.24782@porthos.cc.bellcore.com> whs70@dancer.uucp (22501-sohl) writes:

>The bottom line in my opinion is that anyone that is concerned about
>other people listening to any radio communication they may be involved
>in had better resort to encryption to insure the security of their
>radio communications.  After many years of effort here in New Jersey

I completely agree with this. BTW, Isn't it also illegal to attempt to
break an encryption scheme? For example, many satellite channels are
scrambled, and as far as I know it is illegal to have a descrambler or
otherwise watch anything you haven't paid for. I can see where the
courts/lawmakers are coming from, but at the same time I feel that if
it is in the airwaves it is fair game for anyone to pick up the
signal. Besides, there is no way to enforce many of these laws and
that makes them even more ridiculous.

Eric
______________________________________________________________________________
|__Eric LeSatz_________________[]{}  I've got seven in the clip and one      |
|__elesatz@diana.cair.du.edu___[]{}  in the chamber. Will that be enough??   |
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Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
From: damon@vcd.hp.com (Damon Schaefer)
Subject: Re: * FOR SALE PRO-2006 *
Organization: Hewlett-Packard VCD
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 00:24:24 GMT

> THE PRICE: ONLY $350.00 AND I PAY SHIPPING (CONT US ONLY).

The good news:
	Today 9/3/92, Radio Shack put the PRO-2006 on sale
for $349.

Go figure..
From: VasRat@cup.portal.com (John F Braun)
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Re: PRO-2006 mods for cellular?
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 92 20:13:08 PDT
Organization: The Portal System (TM)
Distribution: alt

Lesse...cellular mod on PRO-2006.  Clip D-502, which is located behind the
'3' key once you pop the cover off.  You can also increase scan rate from
26 to 30 cps if you also clip D-503.
From: jpotts@hpspdla.spd.HP.COM (John Potts)
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 21:06:10 GMT
Subject: Re: PRO-2005/6 Difference(s)
Organization: HP Stanford Park - Palo Alto, CA
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner

The PRO 2006 and the PRO 2005 both have 400 memory channels.
The only difference is in the scan rate (I think).  I own a
PRO 2005.



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HP Stanford Park Division		   (415)-857-8219	
	Bldg 6U				Telnet 1-857-8219
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From: cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo.edu
Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner
Subject: Monitoring Times info needed
Date: 27 Aug 92 13:24:39 EST
Organization: University of Toledo, Computer Services

I'm thinking about subscribing to Monitoring Times.  Could someody email me the
address?  Also, if you could tell me the subscription rate, or any other
comments about the mag, it would be appreciated!  ;-)
 

		      --- Brad Steinman
                          cscon0151@uoft02.utoledo
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Newsgroups: alt.radio.scanner,rec.radio.amateur.misc
Subject: Re: AR-1500 battery size update
From: julian@bongo.UUCP (Julian Macassey)
Date: 1 Sep 92 23:33:32 GMT
Reply-To: julian@bongo.info.com (Julian Macassey)
Organization: The Hole in the Wall  Hollywood California U.S.A.


 

In article <1992Sep1.020712.13676@mailhost.ocs.mq.edu.au> eoliver@laurel.ocs.mq.edu.au (Eddie Oliver) writes:
>
	Stuff on rebuilding NiCad packs deleted.

>I have been reluctant to make my own replacements by the soldering method,
>because I recognise that my soldering skills are not brilliant, and I
>understand that NiCad cells can explode with excessive heat. 
>So my question is -
>just how dangerous is it to solder NiCad's? Can one really do it safely
>just with reasonable care, or is it genuinely dangerous?

	You can solder NiCad packs together. But NiCad cells don't like
to get hot and can cease to work if exposed to too much heat.

	Normally the commercial people spot weld NiCads. You can
sometimes buy NiCads with tabs spot welded on. Sometimes when
rebuilding packs the cells will have tabs on them. Leave the tabs on
them if possible and solder to those.

	But of you want to solder to a NiCad, here is a list of tools
and materials needed:

	Steel wool or fine emory paper.
	Aggressive flux (No-corrode or other non Mil-Spec types)
	A good hot iron of gun 50 Watts or better
	A cloth or paper towel - fast food paper napkins OK
	A spray bottle of the type used for hairspray or houseplants.
	Denatured alchohol (lacquer thinner) or Methylated Spirits (UK)

	Hook up wire
	NiCad cells

	Now the key is to get the soldering done as fast as possible
with the minimum amount of heat absorbed by the cells. This is
primarily accomplished by pretinning and cooling off as fast as
possible.

	Cut the jumper wires to length and tin. Put to one side.
	
	Clean the places on the cell where you are going to solder
using the steel wool or emory paper. Get them clean and shiny. Apply
evil non Mil-Spec flux. Grab monster soldering iron and solder (wimpy
cored flux 60/40 is OK). Place solder on the fluxed cell part and bring
down soldering iron. When the solder flows, whip iron out of the way
and using spray bottle or cloth soaked with alchohol apply to NiCad to
cool it off. Also make sure evil flux is removed with the alchohol.

	When the cells have cooled off to ambient, using the nasty big
iron touch the hook-up wires and tinned cell parts together. Cool off
again using the spirit.

	This is the system I use. It may be a tad dramatic, but I have
never wrecked a cell while soldering.


	Eco-hippy-green-commie Note: I use ethyl alchohol (denatured or
pure) as my prefered solvent mainly because we have thousands of years
of experience with this solvent and understand the dangers to ourselves
and our drains. Besides, it doesn't taste too bad with grapefruit
juice. You may use trichlor etc, but I don't recommend you finish off
the surplus with some fruit juice.


-- 
Julian Macassey, julian@bongo.info.com  N6ARE@K6VE.#SOCAL.CA.USA.NA
742 1/2 North Hayworth Avenue Hollywood CA 90046-7142 voice (213) 653-4495
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