traditional (non-cut-and-sew) medicine in terms of bio-mimicry could be a resourceful tool, as we are all part of a larger biological scope. However, I don't know what this "slight of hand" has anything to do with a good "shaman" unless they were working off of pure placebo.

This actually reminds me of "Man on the Moon" which is an excellent movie.

^ mouse.

and tyvm! i have an aptitude for mimicry, is all.
don't know if i'd be any good at 'real', original, art. y'know? but i do enjoy doodling, so i'm willing to spend the extra time, to make it something worth looking at.
one hopes.

If anyone would like more information on the oppossing view, there is a video called Vaccines: The Risks, Benefits and Choices. What I like about the info the Dr. presents is that it is very thorough and well documented from government sources and studies. you can download it below (it is about 700 megs)

http://www.archetype-productions.com/nfo/vaccines/Vaccines-The_Risks_The_Benefits_The_Choices.avi

(synopsis)
At a time when many more adults are questioning the problems that may be associated with vaccines, Dr. Tenpenny presents information and facts that are not readily heard at the doctor's office. This 3-hour, highly-informative presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the most common childhood vaccines. A short overview of vaccination history, conflicts of interest and the lack of scientific data to support the current "one-size fits all" vaccine protocol is also discussed. Dr. Tenpenny presents a very clear picture of the immune system and offers compelling information regarding the "real" risks of choosing to not vaccinate.

Topics Discussed:
Smallpox and the potential for bioterroism
Polio eradication: Then and Now
The increased number of vaccines...part of the problem
The problem of molecular mimicry
The problem with aluminum: It's Not Just The Mercury
Hepatitis B vaccine...is it necessary?
Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
H. influenza vaccine (the HiB)
Pneumococcal vaccine (Prevnar)
Chickenpox vaccine (Varivax)
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
The IOM report about thimerosal (mercury)
The Swedish Study about thimerosal (mercury)
Short overview: flu shot, college menigitis vaccine, and RSV

Hey Sarzy. In light of our conversation and your upcoming debate, I uploaded a video for you called Vaccines: The Risks, Benefits and Choices. What I like about the info she presents is that it is very thorough and well documented from government sources and studies. you can download it below (let me know if you have any trouble, it is about 700 megs)

http://www.archetype-productions.com/nfo/vaccines/Vaccines-The_Risks_The_Benefits_The_Choices.avi

(synopsis)
At a time when many more adults are questioning the problems that may be associated with vaccines, Dr. Tenpenny presents information and facts that are not readily heard at the doctor's office. This 3-hour, highly-informative presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the most common childhood vaccines. A short overview of vaccination history, conflicts of interest and the lack of scientific data to support the current "one-size fits all" vaccine protocol is also discussed. Dr. Tenpenny presents a very clear picture of the immune system and offers compelling information regarding the "real" risks of choosing to not vaccinate.

Topics Discussed:
Smallpox and the potential for bioterroism
Polio eradication: Then and Now
The increased number of vaccines...part of the problem
The problem of molecular mimicry
The problem with aluminum: It's Not Just The Mercury
Hepatitis B vaccine...is it necessary?
Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
H. influenza vaccine (the HiB)
Pneumococcal vaccine (Prevnar)
Chickenpox vaccine (Varivax)
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
The IOM report about thimerosal (mercury)
The Swedish Study about thimerosal (mercury)
Short overview: flu shot, college menigitis vaccine, and RSV
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Vaccination is built around a "belief system." We believe vaccines are safe; we believe vaccines are important to health; we believe the stories we've been told about vaccines being responsible for the elimination of smallpox and polio. And we really want to believe our doctor has read all the available information on vaccines--pro and con--and is telling us the complete truth about vaccines.

However, belief is based on faith, not necessarily on fact. For example, we want to believe that vaccinating our children will keep them from getting sick. However, there is a plethora of information documenting this is not necessarily so.

Vaccine Failures: http://www.nmaseminars.com/VaccineFailureList.html

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Hmm, so the spirit I'm hearing from a lot of you is - "how dare these beautiful people complain about anything?" I would say that you suffer from a severe case of "unable to walk a mile in another's moccasins".

When I see a beautiful woman, I like to imagine taking the epidermis off of her, so she's a walking pile of pink sinew and glistening muscle tissue. This helps me get a grip on my own "dermal-level" response to human sexual attraction. Beauty really is skin-deep, but the behavior that is caused by it can probably be a pain in the ass.

We know what turns us on as humans- symmetrical faces, large pupils, white sclera etc. Not to mention all of the secondary sexual stuff that works on another level. large, full lips are just body self-mimicry for a different set of lips ...

As self-aware beings, we need to keep in-check our animal nature and keep a look out for real beauty.

Kind of off-topic, but there's one other bit of body self-mimicry that I read about in The Naked Ape:
So, most primates do it doggie style- and large inflamed buttocks were the indicator that the female was in estrus. When humans started doing it missionary style - that big buttocks sexual indicator was replaced with something on the front of the body. Yep - big boobies. That's why we men are attracted to them - and why they are often large, even though they don't functionally need to be big to deliver milk.

So fellows, just think about engorged monkey arses, the next time you see a good set.

Those aren't parrots, they are Cockatiels. I used to raise them, plus Canaries and Finches.

Upvote for avian mimicry skills!