en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/686723 Comments by Meenzal http://www.deludia.com/?p=6329#IDComment709708456 There are many subjects which cannot be discussed with mention of political touchstones. It's a sad fact that some organizations are so frightened of possibly offending a donor that they strangle the life and value right out of a given forum. I too have been banned by the IMF listsrv because I happened to comment that I thought President Bush could direct more funding to cancer research. By using his name I apparently violated some pathetic rule and so I was tossed out. My voice continues in my blog here where I post what I please and needn't be subordinate to someone else's agenda. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:07:31 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=6329#IDComment709708456 http://www.deludia.com/?p=6215#IDComment676129462 I'm still here and thanks for being concerned about me. I continue to deal with the issues of MM and have endured some setbacks, but I'm still in there pitching! Tue, 9 Jul 2013 06:51:54 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=6215#IDComment676129462 http://www.deludia.com/robot/#IDComment645879670 What kind of alarm and what help do you need? Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:19 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/robot/#IDComment645879670 http://www.deludia.com/?p=6085#IDComment622439839 Done and done. An email is on the way. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:53:38 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=6085#IDComment622439839 http://www.deludia.com/?p=6049#IDComment619607396 We got it straightened out. Actually, the story happened a while back and I only wrote about it recently. It's nice to see Comcast reaching out though. It's the reason that despite the many who have tried to sway me to satellite have failed. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:28:46 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=6049#IDComment619607396 http%3a%2f%2fwww.deludia.com%2frobot%2f%3fp%3d1460#IDComment593688201 Your software has been stellar throughout. My only issue with it was that in the first edition, it wouldn't do the firmware update on the drone and I had to use an iPod. Other than that, it's been one of the best apps until I started to run into all kinds of issues, perhaps with android. I seem to have the latest and greatest updates for firmware, but neither of my drones are functional anymore. I can use the 2.0 with the iPod, but it's very sketchy and not at all like it was in August 2011 when I was flying the AR.Drone original with AR.Pro. I tend to believe that firmware updates --updates in general-- are the culprit. I have yet to experience an update that (a) I didn't see any need for in my own sphere, and (b) screwed the app, program, device, whatever it might be. Update Thunderbird mail and it shuts off my security suite; that kind of stuff. I have come to feel that updates are worse than southern republicans, they corrupt everything. So you may be right, but still, I can't connect to either drone with android, regardless the device. Galaxy S3 phone: no. Asus Nexus 7 tablet: no. Toshiba Thrive tablet: no. old iPod Touch: yes. I got a whole wonderful summer from your software and the original Parrot, but I have not had any luck with either the new or old drones and android because I can't connect to the aircraft. Wifi just says Connecting...then obtaining IP address... then Connecting ad nauseum. Then, surprise surprise, I warped a propeller on the original drone and swapped in a new one. Be still my heart, your software connected to it and seemed in control using my Nexus 7 tablet. But the propeller I swapped out now appears to push air up instead of down and won't get off the ground. The motor spins at the same rate as the others, no gear problems. I have a tach and temp gauges I can aim and I get the same RPMs and temp off it's opposite number. So I've about had it with Parrot drones. I bought DJI Phantom for twice the price and got five times the aircraft for the investment. I guess the gods of Parrot and android dislike me, and now the feeling is quite mutual in terms of drones. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:43:00 +0000 http%3a%2f%2fwww.deludia.com%2frobot%2f%3fp%3d1460#IDComment593688201 http://www.deludia.com/?p=5959#IDComment576712124 It seems that America is poised to be more concerned with remuneration than care for the masses. Other countries don't appear to shun what we call alternative, instead embracing the various approaches to care. I guess it's possible for you to see it in your lifetime, but you might have to go to Canada or one of the many other 'socialist' countries that simply want a healthier population. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:50:47 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=5959#IDComment576712124 http://www.deludia.com/?p=5959#IDComment576105117 Modern medicine is impressive but it's not the end-all, be-all. A properly operated clinic that employs alternative medicine --working in conjunction with standard practice medicine offers pain sufferers an added and safe dimension of care. It's high time that alternative medicine be held to the same standards of professionalism enforced on standard medical practices. There is too much back door stuff that's just plain snake oil --and doesn't create the records that demonstrate what is good for who. Too many people have their suffering exploited to line someone's pockets in the back door world. So I'd like to see it all come through the front door, held to similar standards --albeit adapted for alternative practices. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:05:10 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=5959#IDComment576105117 http://www.deludia.com/?p=5648#IDComment476745644 Ah, to have been the pelican. Of course, then I'd have fish breath. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:51:21 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=5648#IDComment476745644 http%3a%2f%2fwww.deludia.com%2frobot%2f%3fp%3d1365#IDComment464877550 Well, I guess they figure that everyone has some kind of Apple or Android device by now. It's better than when they first brought the Parrot out and you had to have an iPhone or iPad to fly it. Now at least there's a wider audience for the $300 quad. But I hear you... I wouldn't buy one back when I had to buy an iPhone or iPod to fly it. I only bought it once I could fly it with something I already owned. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 06:18:05 +0000 http%3a%2f%2fwww.deludia.com%2frobot%2f%3fp%3d1365#IDComment464877550 http://www.deludia.com/?p=5392#IDComment410250941 The same house as the last few years. It is being done over. Sat, 28 Jul 2012 02:46:46 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=5392#IDComment410250941 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4719#IDComment339002565 Thanks, David. I'll look for that Super Troopers comedy. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:53:59 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4719#IDComment339002565 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4564#IDComment337163981 Nope. No aspertame in the ingredients. Just rice, vitamins, and 45mg of sodium and good old sugar. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:13:04 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4564#IDComment337163981 http://www.deludia.com/robot/?p=1173#IDComment337047863 I'm certain that the people of Tennessee appreciate your comment, but I'm afraid I live on the west coast not that far from Xheli/Nitroplanes. But the state one is in doesn't have much bearing when the complaint is with the vendor company. I bought a fair amount of stuff from Xheli: V200D02, V370D01, Falcon 40, the ugh! Eagle, and a couple of vanilla 450 clones. From Nitroplanes I picked up a number of fixed wing aircraft. But that business stopped because I couldn't get reply one from their support email. I'[m glad that you obviously had a different experience than I. But I don't have any warm and fuzzy experiences to relate because my requests for support were just plain ignored. The Eagle was sold as a plane suitable for beginners. It was supposed to be RTF, test flown at the factory. So if the gyro was on backwards or the belt too loose, one would think that would be something a fair and honest vendor would want to know about and make good on. You can go ahead and flip out insults all you like, but it is interesting that I have gotten emails from a number of people who say they had terrible support experiences with Xheli as well. Your response is so negative it makes me think you work there or something. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:13:04 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/robot/?p=1173#IDComment337047863 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4536#IDComment322461159 Thanks David, I appreciate the compliment! Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:25:43 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4536#IDComment322461159 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4441#IDComment321021146 Thanks for your kind words. It is hard to explain things to family, especially kids between 8 and 14. They seem to have a more difficult time rationalizing positives like your few symptoms and lack of need for treatment. You can bring them up to speed slowly, letting them know, for instance, that you are having headaches on and off. It allows them to get used to the idea of needing a doctor's care. If the time comes for aggressive treatment, it's not so much a shock. Plus, with Multiple Myeloma, it's entirely possible, depending on your subtype, that you'll never really need disabling therapy. Personally, I'm in the group that believes that therapy should be avoided until such time as paraproteins are at threatening levels or lesions become problematic. Research shows that delaying treatment doesn't harm the efficacy of the drugs we currently have to treat the cancer with. I find it encouraging that your doctor isn't rushing to get you on a regimen. I'm glad you stopped by and again, appreciate your kind words. My best to you and your family! Bob K Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:44:58 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4441#IDComment321021146 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4302#IDComment304716225 I can be reached as bk here at my website's domain. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:27:28 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4302#IDComment304716225 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4149#IDComment291226096 You're back among the swaying fronds of the jungle? Wow, you get around quickly. Good to hear from you and my regards to South America! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:07:30 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4149#IDComment291226096 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4149#IDComment291225540 I'd like to hear a bit of first person description about the subcutaneous Velcade. Any reaction to the injection site? Will you update to one of the new analog polyamines when they're available? If you'd like to write a personal experience piece, I'd be happy to post it here. Maybe 300 words? Let me know! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:06:24 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4149#IDComment291225540 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4149#IDComment291222626 Thank you Ron. Yep, it's a heck of a thing and I'm really glad to hear about you apparent success (remission!). My best wishes and hopes that you will stay in remission permanently! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.deludia.com/?p=4149#IDComment291222626