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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Endometriosis
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 16:27:02 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

The 4 messages I will upload here come from a CD-Rom called the Family Doctor.
They all deal with endometriosis.  I hope this information will help you  
understand your medical condition.
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First Article
Database: The Family Doctor by Dr. Allen Bruckheim


$Pretitle{Resources}
$Title{I Thought You Would Like to Know: Endometriosis Foundation}
$Subject{Endometriosis Foundation}

I THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW:  Endometriosis Foundation


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     Endometriosis is a disease without known cause, that can cause pain and
misery to its sufferers.  The endometrial tissue which normally lines the
uterus, and undergoes a monthly cycle of growth and shedding, mysteriously
locates outside of the uterus, in the ovaries, vagina and rectum for example,
but continues to follow the same patterns it does within the uterus.  The
resulting internal bleeding, and degeneration of blood and tissue, causes
inflammation and scarring, provoking the pain and other problems that occur.
Women who are afflicted with this disease often need knowledge and and
support, which can be obtained from the Endometriosis Foundation, which was
formed to accomplish just that.  You can obtain a most informative packet,
that contains a brochure about endometriosis, a newsletter, a publications
list and more information about the Foundation by sending a stamped
self-addressed envelope directly to The Endometriosis Foundation, P.O. Box
92187, Milwaukee, Wisc. 53202, with your request.  If the situation is urgent,
or you wish to speak to someone now, you may call their toll free number
1-800-992-ENDO for information and prompt attention.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.



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From: Wesley.R..Elsberry@f303.n347.z1.fidonet.org (Wesley R. Elsberry)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Teaching facts
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 92 10:50:09 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:347/303 - Central Neural Syst, Richland Wa

In a msg on <Dec 17 09:42>, Jessica Smith of 1:346/14 writes:

 JS> But they can teach
 JS> ******** although they aren't teaching facts?  This seems 
 JS> somewhat
 JS> odd to me.  

You can teach semester after semester of "facts" and never approach 
teaching science.  In order for a class to be a science class, one
must be taught things that will assuredly be revised at some point
in the future.  Theories and hypotheses are always open to review
in the light of new data (the facts, as it were), but theories and
hypotheses are not themselves facts.

This distinction is probably the most important concept which a 
science class can impart, and most, it seems, fail to do so.


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From: Sharon.Harms@p0.f14.n346.z1.fidonet.org (Sharon Harms)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Free Middle/High school broadcasts
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 09:35:24 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:346/14.0 - Room 5, Bonners Ferry ID

Dear Patrick,
     We have just recieved your message concerning the Reaching For
the Stars Program.  It could not have arrived at a more convenient
time because at the moment I am searching for information
concerning careers in Engineering.  I have always been intersted in
Engineering, but just recently started gathering information about
the specifics of the occupation.  I was quite surprised to read the
message on the BBS.  It seemed to much a consequence.  I was
curious about some facts stated in your message.  First of all,
what do the dates and times in the message mean.  Also, is this a
scholarship program or just a program to get students interested in
Engineering and Science careers.  Finally, do you know of any other
qualifications neccassary to apply to this program?  For example,
financial situation, grades, and involvement in community
activities.  Or is the only qualification an interest in
Engineering?  Do you have any other information besides the things
metnioned in the message?  Also, concerning the address in the
message shoul I write to them to recieve more information?  I also
wanted to thank you again for sending out information on this.  I
am sure you have also caught other people interest. 


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From: Hollie.Svetich@p0.f14.n346.z1.fidonet.org (Hollie Svetich)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: abortion
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 92 10:27:57 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:346/14.0 - Room 5, Bonners Ferry ID

    Hello from North Idaho!  I am Hollie Svetich, a sophomore at
Bonners Ferry High School.  I am taking an advanced biology class
where I am required to do a report this semester.  My topic is the
physical and psychological effects of abortion among young women. 
 
I personally believe that the United States should have legalized
abortion.  I believe that each woman should have the right to
choose, not somebody else to choose for them.  If a woman does not
believe in abortion and can provide for the child, then she should
carry the child to full term.  Here are a few questions that I
would like other people's opinion on:
 
     1.   Do you believe that abortion is morally right?
 
     2.   Does religion affect your opinion?
 
     3.   Should minors be required to notify a parent before
          having the abortion?
 
     4.   Should women be required to have counciling and a 24 hour
          waiting period before having the abortion?
 
     5.   What about illegal or back-alley abortion clinics?  Do
          you think that if abortions were illegal, more young
          women would turn to these out of desparation?
 
     If you have any disscussion or medical information on
abortion, I would love to hear from you!  Also, please state your
age and area you are from.  Thank You!



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From: wvhorn@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (William VanHorne)
Subject: Re: computer animation
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 14:20:55 GMT

Aaron,

Computer animation is indeed a fascinating topic.  If you are interested in
programming computers for animation and graphics, try to locate back issues of
the magizine "Dr. Dobbs Journal".  One of their regular columnists (Michael
Abrash) has been running a series of articles on 3-D animation for PC's in
his column "Graphics Programming".  The series started with the January 1992
issue (I believe), and is currently still running.

Mr. Abrash's emphasis is on the practical aspects of showing a 3-D object on
a 2-D screen realistically, and his articles are targeted at IBM PC type 
computers with VGA graphics.  To truly understand his tips and techniques, you
will need to be familiar with 'C' language programming and VGA hardware.
However, even if you have no knowledge in these areas you will find many
useful ideas, and will at least get an idea of just how difficult animation
programming can be!

If you are having difficulty locating back issues, try contacting the publisher

M & T  Publishing Inc.
411 Borel Ave.
San Mateo, CA  94402-3522
(415) 358-9500

or have your school librarian contact them on behalf of the school system.

Good luck,
---Bill VanHorne
From: David.Rahfeldt@p0.f23.n105.z1.fidonet.org (David Rahfeldt)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Re: Endometriosis
Date: 27 Dec 92 15:05:28 GMT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/23.0 - HI TECH TOOLS / Lib, Portland OR

The cells that are normal uterine cells and heathy in that role decide 
to keep growing and expanding outside their normal realm and thus 
 overgrow the cervical area and even vaginal walls
 
since these areas are NOT protected by a semi-closed opening of the 
cervix theya re subject to infections more easily witht eh soft cellular 
structure of the endometrial cells covering them..and are easily baraded 
etc... as a result of that and of the fact that ANY movement of the 
cells cause them to shed easily (works in utuerus fine for menses 
btu not so good elsewhere to ave that hapenning) ..the result is rather 
unpleasant...
 
You might look to the factors that change around christmas eaach year 
or before.. frankly my very unscientific approach is to change EVERYTHING 
you do... where you live...(more different country) what you do for 
lifestyle...work.... EVERYTHING for a year... and see if ti comes 
back next year...
 
Good odds it is environmental...stress and other problems... diet 
etc...
 
I know of NO definitive treatments for it...
 
Sugggest you hit the library and run a MEDLINE search for articles 
on it....
 
david Rahfeldt



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From: David.Rahfeldt@p0.f23.n105.z1.fidonet.org (David Rahfeldt)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Re: logging
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 92 23:07:21 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/23.0 - HI TECH TOOLS / Lib, Portland OR

logger replant...but getting back to "first growth" takes hundreds 
of years and the timber companies are NOT planning that kinds of LONG 
TERM growth as the return is not good financially so they will cut 
based NOT on environment or natural environmental needs but on financial 
market needs... resulting in "ecology by finance" ...not ideal in 
general.... we will never agin see the beautiful forests our grandparents 
loved...
 
David Rahfeldt



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From: Tyler.Coffey@p0.f14.n346.z1.fidonet.org (Tyler Coffey)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: bears
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 10:03:52 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:346/14.0 - Room 5, Bonners Ferry ID




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From: K12Net.Council@f223.n321.z1.fidonet.org (K12Net Council)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Happy Holidays
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 92 16:24:42 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/223 - SchoolHouse BBS, Lanesboro MA

        *                      Happy Holidays
       * *
      *   *                    to everyone in
     *     *
    *       *                      K12Net
   *         *
  *-----------*         from the Council of Coordinators

           Gordon Benedict  Jack Crawford   John Feltham   Janet Murray
                 Rob Reilly    Gleason Sackmann  Mort Sternheim
              Helen Sternheim     Andy Vanduyne     Louis Van Geel




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From: David.Rahfeldt@p0.f23.n105.z1.fidonet.org (David Rahfeldt)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Re: abortion
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 92 23:09:51 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/23.0 - HI TECH TOOLS / Lib, Portland OR

Hollie,
 
if you were pregnant today, would you get an aborton?
 
David Rahfeldt



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From: wvhorn@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (William VanHorne)
Subject: Re: Computer desiphering
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Tue, 22 Dec 1992 14:48:54 GMT

In article <32187.2B36E797@puddle.fidonet.org> Mike.Peterson@p0.f14.n346.z1.fidonet.org (Mike Peterson) writes:
>     I was saving a message on a 3.5" disk and wondered how a
>floppy disk is made. Is it like a compact disk or more like a
>record. Is the information retrieved with a laser or a needle? How
>does the computer decipher all of the little holes or dots? I was
>also surprised how much information fits onto a High Density disk.

Mike,

A floppy disk is just like a cassette tape that has been flattened.  A magnetic
read/write head accesses the info, just like the play and record heads on a 
cassette tape deck or VCR.  In fact, the early PCs (including the original
IBM PC) allowed cassette players to be used as data storage.  

>And then I just read an article that said that scientists have
>invented a 3.5" disk that holds 20 megabytes! Is this true?!?

Yes!  They are called "floptical" disks, at least they are called "flopticals"
by the Iomega Corp. who manufactures them.  The trick to "floptical" disks
is using a laser beam to permanently mark the tracks on the disk, and then
using a laser to guide the read/write head in the disk drive.  This allows
much more precise tracking and hence a higher density of information.

>     How long do you think that it will take until the computers
>that we have now shall be out of date? I am afraid to buy a new
>computer in the fact that it will be updated. What happens when
>virtual reality  comes out. Will all of our computers be
>worthless?? I am very concerned that the computer market is growing
>very fast and that computers that we have may be useless in a
>couple years!
> 

If you are using the most advanced state-of-the-art PC today, it will be 
"obsolete" within 18-24 months.  However, obsolete does *not* mean "useless"!
I use a 1984-vintage Zenith PC clone for word processing and modem 
communicatons, for example.  The ol' bomb won't run Windows, chokes on modern
spreadsheets (like Quattro), and doesn't have enough disk space to even come
close to holding a compiler like Borland C++.  It is still very useful, and
frees my 40-MHz 386 machine from intrinsically slow tasks like word processing.

Don't worry.  When you buy a computer, buy one that will perform the tasks
you need it to perform.  As it is bypassed by technological advances, it will
still perform for you.

---Bill VanHorne
From: Joshua.Kramer@f540.n226.z1.fidonet.org (Joshua Kramer)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: logging
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 92 14:48:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:226/540 - The Tele-Forum Netw, Columbus OH

JV>a letter you wrote about clearcuts and logging.  Obviously, you
JV>have not thought about this too much.  What do you write on?  Would

Unfortunately, I guess I didn't read up on the subject before I
commented on it... sorry... :-(

--Josh


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From: Chris.Rowan@f2.n3820.z1.fidonet.org (Chris Rowan)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: If you had $7,000 to purchase computer equipment for your classroom...
Date: Sun, 27 Dec 92 02:27:38 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3820/2 - The Lyceum, Brownsville TX

Hello everyone,

I've posted pleas for help on several Internet and K12Net
message areas and sincerely appreciate the advice given.  Thanks!!

I learned just last week that I was going to receive $7,000 in
computer equipment for my classroom.  I already have a
modem-equipped IBM AT 386 w/ printer AND a phone line.  I started
compiling a "Wish List" and posted my plea for help on the Internet
and K12Net.

I've modified my wish list as per the suggestions given me by half a
dozen respondents.  PLEASE Let me know what you think.  This is a
one shot deal, and I want to get the best bang for the buck:

        multi-disk CD-ROM player w/sound card, speakers,
                and multimedia disks (e.g., encyclopedia, atlas,
                Guinness <sp?> Book of World Records, etc.)
        laser printer (Jet 4?)
        9600 baud (or higher) fax/modem and 14450 UART chip
        page-sized scanner w/OCR software
        portable tape backup system (Colorado Trakker) 250 meg
        overhead projector interface
        386 or 486 notebook/laptop w/60 meg HD, internal 2400
                (9600?) baud fax/modem, trakball
        extra serial ports

. . . and as many IBM AT 486 DX clones as can be purchased with the
money left over.  These PC's should have the following features:

        LARGE hard drive (150 meg minimum)
        4 to 8 meg RAM
        SVGA monitor
        serial mouse (cordless?)
        2 extra serial ports
        5 1/4" floppy drive (1.2 meg)
        3 1/2" floppy drive (1.4 meg)
        DOS v 5.0 (or latest version)
        Windows (latest version)
        Network card w/lantastic (?)

Have I forgotten anything?  Is there anything here that you think is
unnecessary?  Superfluous?  Redundant?

One respondent suggested I get a Macintosh IIvi or vx.  I don't know
my Apples very well <g>.  If you know what these two types of
computers are capable of doing, could you puh-LEEEZE let me know?

Thanks in advance for everything!  I've learned quite a lot about
Dream Systems over the last few days.

Best regards,
     Chris



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From: Helen.Sternheim@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Hyper Thyroid 2nd upload family doctor
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 16:43:29 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

Database: The Family Doctor by Dr. Allen Bruckheim


$Pretitle{Endocrine Glands and Metabolism, Ill Defined Symptoms and Rare
Diseases}
$Title{What is the Difference Between an Overactive Thyroid and Grave's 
Disease?}
$Subject{thyroid Grave's hyperthyroidism}

Copyright (c) 1991   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


What is the Difference Between an Overactive Thyroid and Grave's Disease?


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QUESTION:  My husband had a thyroid operation three years ago for an
overactive thyroid.  When the bill came, they had diagnosed the problem as
Grave's Disease.  Can you tell us what the difference is between an overactive
thyroid and Grave's Disease?  Some say it is the same.

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ANSWER:  The technical name for an overactive thyroid is Hyperthyroidism,
which is one of a group of findings which are classified as Grave's Disease.
In the diagnosis of Grave's Disease, we find not only a hyperactive thyroid,
but also one or more of the following conditions; goiter, which is, in fact,
an enlarged thyroid; prominent eyes which seem to bulge (exophthalmos), and
swelling of the legs in the area around and above the ankle.  The eyes take on
a staring look and sometimes the lids become swollen or retracted.  The
patients may complain of excessive tearing, or irritation and are annoyed by
bright lights.  The swelling in the leg area may be very itchy and red.  Both
the eye condition and the skin condition can appear years before the actual
onset of the effects of the overactive thyroid.  In other cases, they're not
discovered until years later.  At any rate, the operation certainly was
indicated, for even when too much of the thyroid is removed, doctors can
always replace the amount of thyroid hormone necessary for normal body
activity by prescribing synthetic thyroid hormone.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.



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From: David.Rahfeldt@p0.f23.n105.z1.fidonet.org (David Rahfeldt)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Re: antibiotics in milk
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 92 23:06:35 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:105/23.0 - HI TECH TOOLS / Lib, Portland OR

Rand study 495482-483
answers your questions
 
not classified
 



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From: dsilveri@mwc.vak12ed.edu (Dennis E. Silveri)
Subject: HYDROGEN Powered Vehicles?
Organization: Virginia's Public Education Network (Fredericksburg)
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 92 03:49:10 GMT

Is there anyone reading this who knows of any source of
information about research into practical use of hydrogen as a
fuel in motor vehicles??  We are starting to hear more about
the advent of electric powered and compressed natural gas
powered vehicles, but nothing about the potential for hydrogen.
Please respond if you might be able to shed some light on this
topic.

Dennis Silveri
From: Paul.Boyle@f40.n2310.z1.fidonet.org (Paul Boyle)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: simearth in the classroom
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 92 08:27:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:2310/40 - EVSC BBS, Evansville IN

"From Computereyes you can buy an adaptor for your computer that will allow
 you to show what is on your monitor to the class on television.  Divide the
 different areas of Sim 











Computereyes sells a convertor called TelyVision (their spelling of the word
 is strange but my spelling may be even more strange) it allows the use of a
 television as a monitor so you can display SimEarth to the whole class. Divide
 the class into groups according to the different groupings of SimEarth. This
 should show them that every change effects everything. I believe the cost for
the convertor is around $299.00. There are several on the market but I believe
 this is the least expensive and it is a good company.
33792=" 

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From: Mr..Jantzen@f2.n3402.z1.fidonet.org (Mr. Jantzen)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Classroom Computers
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 92 23:41:42 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:3402/2 - Father Mercredi Hig, Ft McMurray AB

Dear Mike;
I am from Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.
I am currently teaching at Father Mercredi Community High School.  We do not have the vast numbers of computers that you have, but we regularly use a multimedia system with a laservideo disc player hooked up to a Macintosh computer, we have also just purchased an Acculab data acquisition system that is connected to a Mac.  I would be interested to hear from other science teachers who are using Acculab.  What kinds of probes are you using?  What applications?
 
Scott Jantzen


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From: Jim.Maroon@f33.n214.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Maroon)
Newsgroups: k12.ed.science
Subject: Re: animals
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 92 10:06:00 PDT
Organization: FidoNet node 1:214/33 - Tulare County Schoo, Visalia CA

 -=> Quoting Joshua Kramer to Sharon Harms <=-

 SH>question was, Should rabbits be used for testing of lotions,
 SH>shampoos and conditioners?  Yhis can go for any animal not just
 SH>rabbits.  I think it is better to test the product on animals
 SH>before msrketing the product rather than putting it out on market

 JK> I disagree... the cosmetics that are tested upon rabbits are not
 JK> staples of life and they are not needed... and sacrificing animals for
 JK> something that is not needed is illogical.

 JK> --Josh

        Well, Josh, let's look at it this way.  People are going to wear
 cosmetics if it kills them.  Some of the cosmetic manufactureres put in
 chemicals that could blind or even kill people in the wrong doses.  I would
 rather kill animals than people, regardless of their vanity.


... Silver Xpress? Its tracks were washed out by a Blue Wave!
    Blue Wave/QWK v2.10



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