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No, I don't think so. And it would be a bad idea to experiment with, IMO. It does show promise as treatment for certain conditions which is great. BUT I think one would be better off finding a medical practioner who does the procedure, or at least carefully research the "how" and "when" it's justified. From the little I've read, it would be an extreme response to a normal round of antibiotics. Now, if a person were treated for an antibiotic-resistant infection of some sort and had received multiple rounds of the nasty stuff required to treat them, then this treatment could be a good fit. The OP may be a better person to answer, though.

It's a facinating area of research. Thanks for the link.

If you are interested, there was a recent article published about the connection between gut bacteria and obesity. Specifically, a few individuals who have received fecal transplants from obese (but otherwise healthy) donors appear to "inherit" obesity; the scientists are now interested in exploring the link between gut bacteria and obesity. Contained within the article, I believe, were the names of some clinics that will do the transplant. I'm sorry, but I cannot remember where I read the information (I peruse the Interwebs rather broadly and eclectically), but you should be able to Google it, in case you know of anyone seeking this particular treatment.

Thank you, Captain Obvious. Really, no offense to Captain Obvious. I'm just at a loss to understand how others could have missed the point of the post. Um, it's the NAME OF THE CURRICULUM that the OP is ASKING ABOUT. There. Does that help? Bless your heart. Jeez. If all of our prolific-posting atheists are so sure there's no "flying spaghetti monster," why are they so hysterical whenever someone posts something that might, GASP, disagree? For pete's sake, why can't you leave the thread for people who have actually used the curriculum and those of us who are interested in the users' thoughts?

Yes, I know. No, I wasn't.

Thank you, regentrude, for the information. tmstranger: On another thread, "To continue AoPS or not," a poster linked to an older thread wherein regentrude posted assessments for AoPS algebra. So, again, THANK YOU, regentrude!!! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray:

Oh, bless you all! I was just sharing my angst over AoPS algebra on another thread, logged off to check on the horses, and had a revelation: Maybe I just need an objective measure of DD's performance. I check my computer upon my return and, VOILA! Others have the same problem and someone has already provided the solution! Thank you!

It appears that the defense attorneys are downplaying the incident as "routine football hazing." (Which is a separate problem, but I can understand the strategy. "Hazing" isn't as bad as "rape" in the pantheon of "Bad Things.") As for the "If the defense attorneys aren't incompetent idiots, proceedings should be closed and the families of the defendants will have been advised not to speak to media," not necessarily. Depending upon the laws of the jurisdiction, not all juvenile proceeding are closed. For example, those classified as serious felonies (and attempted forcible sodomy would likely qualify) may be open. As for speaking with the media, manipulating the audience is a common defense tactic. If they talk to the media, the public hears. Those connected to the situation may, knowingly or not, put pressure on the victim/victim's parents, witnesses, etc. It's a not-so-pretty reality of our judicial system. Unfortunately.

Thank you for the input! I have become painfully aware that, with math, what works is highly dependent upon whether the method matches the thinking style of the learner. We are using AoPS Algebra now, and I am just wondering whether I should be using something else to test DD's understanding. FWIW, things have gone pretty well until Chapter 7 (Proportion.) We had to take a time out during the challenge problems and do a chapter in Zaccaro's Real World Algebra. What I noticed (and in the Ratio and Percents chapter, too) is that DD can do most of the initial problems fairly quickly and mostly in head. Then she gets to the hard challenge problems and she really hasn't practiced the problem solving methods in the chapter, if you know what I mean. And this is just how is seems to me. Honestly, her brain is wired completely differently from mine. We can look at the same word problem and she has an answer before I have even sorted out the question (I am very linear and and a "just let me apply the method" kind of math person.) Ack. Thank you for joining me in my Sunday morning math angst! :001_smile:

Thank you, Luckymama! May I ask what you used earlier? I ask, because I am curious as to what type of thinker your DD is. We used MM successfully; that is what spoke to my DD. At the extreme failure end of the spectrum was Saxon-totally wrong fit here. I agonize over math curricula with DD, because she and I are total opposites. (Can you tell that I am desperately seeking reassurance here?)

You're welcome!

Hijack alert! (Sorry, OP :o ) Luckymama, have you had any issues with your daughter's understanding of fundamentals using the AoPS curriculum? A few recent posts have discussed a need for more coverage of the basics, and I'm getting concerned. Specifically, posters have suggested a two curriculum approach to Algebra, i.e., using AoPS after/before Jacobs or Foersters. Any thoughts?

Gently here... Maybe that was a sign?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Snort! Can't wait to tell DD...

Wranglers. It's not a style, it's a way of life.

Your mom sounds really cool. Go, Granny! :)

I'm on a low carb diet and am desperately envious. Yep, they're yellow grits. My favorite thing is to cook them like risotto, low and slow and lots of stirring. I use broth instead of water, and then add cream and lots of cheese (parmigiano-reggiano.) It's fab as a base for braised lamb. (Well, braised anything) Much like the aforementioned risotta, add the stuff you like in risotta. Like mushrooms. And cheese. Lots of cheese. May I come to your house for dinner? I'll even cook! :drool5:

Another great thread, Chrysalis Academy! :thumbup:

OP: I can't compare the two, but I can give you a little bit of information on EMF, at least the pacing. My daughter is 12 and, while a bit accelerated (algebra this year), she is most definitely not profoundly gifted. She has been doing EMF as her warm-up, "fun" math (Hey, it's on the computer. That must make it fun.) since September. We took almost a month off at Christmas and she is finishing up the Mappings course now. FWIW, it's seems to be more of a parallel track to math than a more in-depth approach (AoPS). For an extra challenge, it fits the bill for us. (And you can take my opinion with a HUGE grain of salt. I seriously have no clue what the kiddo is doing on there; I look at the screen and: :scared: )

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I found a large German Shepherd to be quite effective when we lived in the 'burbs.

The best diet for him? The one that doesn't cause his blood sugar to swing. How does he figure this out? By following much of advice given already about controlling carbohydrate intake and by testing his blood sugar frequently. Human animals are not all the same; there is a remarkable varience in how our bodies process food. Some foods will trigger a strong blood sugar reaction in certain people but not others. The best advice I could give him is to begin to learn how his body reacts and tailor his diet accordingly. (Oh, and perhaps try cinnamon! Cinnamom taken supplementally is a big help for me.)

Most dogs love crates. Remember, they have a denning instinct and the crate is their den. If your dog isn't used to it, he will need to adjust. Just keep the crate close by and I suspect he'll be fine. I second asking the vet about whether a mild sedative would be appropriate. If you give one, however, don't let your dog run free when out of the crate (i.e., keep him leashed and with you.) The sedative will likely mask the pain, and he might overexert and hurt himself worse.

It gets easier. It will probably not become your favorite hobby, but it will get easier. You may want to ask your doctor/nurse practitioner if it is okay to hold an ice cube on the injection site for a short while before injecting. I found it to be very helpful, but I was injecting a different med and I don't know if you could do the same. I am seriously afraid of needles, so I know how daunting this can be. :sad: and :grouphug: