Cloud Laser Art

!±8± Cloud Laser Art

A new art form in the future will be CLA. Cloud Laser Art. People can go to a place where there are laser units, sit out side in a small shielded area and draw on the clouds. It would be fun and a great form of self expression, which would make humans very happy. We know that mankind likes to use the natural environment for self expression from cave drawings to rock piles near road ways and graffiti on rock formations. The idea of drawing on clouds is much better, because the cloud eventually dissolves and like an etch-a-sketch is ready to start over. This will be similar to what happens after Ice Carvings, Ice Sculpting is alive and well in North America.
We have all heard of Sand Castle building and contests, which go on around the world.

Often you will watch kids throw rocks into a glass clear pond or lake. They will throw one rock in and then another and say; “Okay, those are the eyes.” Often people star up into the clouds and try to imagine a face, shape or resemblance to something in the 3D physical world. We have often seen pictures where the clouds appear in the shape of Jesus or a face and everyone calls it a miracle. Many people gaze up at the clouds and attempt to allow their minds to find a familiar shape or form. One might call this a frame burst from the brains memory and the mind fills in the rest and a seemingly regular cloud takes on the imagination and a new meaning. An interesting sub topic could be this article on visual stimulation and the brain:

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People are fascinated by these coincidences. Rock formations often look like people from certain angles. The fallen “Old Man on The Mountain” was one such anomaly. Today we look to Mars and see faces in sediment and erosion features.

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You will have to admit this looks pretty real, so either we are not the only species which re-designs our natural surrounding or our mind automatically is filling in the blank, either way since kids, teens and adults do this and we find this interesting, it is an innate tendency and therefore a relevant idea to promote weather control research and manipulation, what better way to find research dollars than through entertainment?
This is something man has done for thousands of years. Some obvious examples are the Sphinx in the Valley of the Kings, cave paintings. We have heard of some famous stone artists, who claim they can see the inner sculpture within a stone before they start, as were comments by Michael Angelo. Freeing the statue inside. Today we have the famous rock carvings of Crazy Horse, which is nearly completed.

Why not put it on a cloud also? It is possible you know? Weather control, cloud art, etc. Mother Nature often does it for us, but if we focus our energies on controlling heat and light within a cubic artificial grid of air, then we will be able to control the clouds completely.

Art is certainly interesting and our obsession with nature and art is interesting in that it seems to be an innate need of mankind to be able to control his environment and to provide some order to the complexity born out of simplicity, which we see everywhere, a concept that Steven Wolfram would most certainly agree. Los Alamos is doing just that and soon will be able to do it on a larger scale with super computers. This will entail lots of number crunching, but well worth the energy and time and money to develop. We maybe able to control not only the weather but stop Hurricanes too.

As we learn to control the weather for purposes of drought mitigation, famine and disease control, feeding peoples of the world thru abundant agriculture yields, flushing and controlling environmental pollutants or even giving us an edge on war planning, defensive barriers or safety during assaults, this technology to a lesser degree will be used as art.

Many things that come to be in the way of innovation are funded thru entertainment, war or the mother of invention (necessity). Certainly as we look at the innovations in TV (high definition), Digital Displays (plasma screens), Transportation (race cars), General Hobby Aviation (composites, ultra-lights, exploits of Dick Rutan), Virtual Reality (theme parks, animation, portable mini-simulators).

we see that entertainment can provide the money flows to increase the speed at which these things come to market and the speed at which they are adopted by the users and thus entertainment has always been a quick way or short cut to the future inventions of mankind. The list is so long in fact in the area of art and entertainment and the innovations brought forth that it might be considered the largest single factor towards the contributions to the forward progress of mankind. Necessity as previously mentioned and War and Defense being close seconds. Art should never be discounted as it is generally coupled with entertainment and imagination and let’s not forget the words of Albert Einstein on imagination.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge...”

Is it possible that art can be the lead in to weather control? For instance drawing designs in the clouds instead of painting “I Love you Charlene” on a Hwy over pass cutting thru rural Alabama, Mississippi or Georgia in John Dear Green, would be something of value as a way of self expression. A portable laser cloud drawing device could also be mounted in a semi truck if not a fixed location site for tourists or expressionists with a few extra bucks. A semi truck mounted unit could be hired to write a computerized message on the clouds for events, parties, etc. At a fixed site people would come for miles just to sit and watch what someone would write today. You can learn a lot from cloud watching.

You can learn about life, weather, flows of nature and you can unleash your imagination. Manipulating the clouds and localized weather can be done with modern and current technologies. This concept is simple really in terms of physics. The truck moves to the center of where the cloud will be and send up ELF waves and creates a small Terminal Gradient Cloud, then drives about 2 miles away and has a design already made on the computer and approved by the buyers of the message: “Congratulations Graduating Class of West Point” or “God Bless America and our Troops” when as they de-plane or get off a ship. Great for weddings, bar mitzvah, country fair or you be the judge. In areas of big events people could pay to write their own message on the computer and the laser cuts the cloud and shades in the design or words and letters.

This is simple and not much different than the cutting of vinyl lettering by computers used by modern day sign makers. Very simple, using a 3-D program which knows the power intensity levels, based on the distance which is measured by laser which senses the moisture content in the clouds based on the distance from the device. On one side of the semi truck is a chemical laser and the other side another, when combined at exactly the right distance at very low power settings they interact in various amounts, which have been designed into the computer program coinciding with the amounts of energy and chemical needed to dissolve the cloud. Since the Lasers are chemical based even though quite low, color could also be added and chemicals normally found in atmospheric make-up, thus no harm no foul with environmentalists. This form of art is not too dissimilar to the smoke signal communication of the Native American Indians, the only difference it is done with modern technology and therefore the versatility is so much greater.

Once the design is entered into the computer on a CadCam type program or graphic art program it is sent to the laser system and it starts pulsating the lasers under extreme accuracy using sophisticated algorithms and data sets. After the system is built and configured it is ready to go and during transportation the laser heads and chemicals are stored at proper temperatures in stable tanks. And remember art is not the only use for this, for instance see some ideas below. Now you must note at the WTT we like to have a little fun and the night we discussed this at a local coffee shop in Springfield, MO we definitely were in a comedy mood with a touch of sarcasm. However these ideas will make you think and isn’t that the point of this exercise? Sure you will get a chuckle out of it also we did. The World Think Tank is a lot of fun.

A. ) For advertising things could be written in the clouds too. “Drink Coke,” “Fly Delta, but Hurry! We need the money,” “Vote for Dog Catcher, NJ Former Governor,” “CT former governor runs for Hartford County Auditor,” “Gray Davis for Public Treatment Facility Director.” We all know aerial advertising is big business, look at the Blimps, Skywriters, etc.

B.) ….For safety, things could be written in the clouds during rush hour. “Mixing Bowl” four hour wait, use different route, “HWY 1” three hour wait go back to work, you are better off there? “Free Parking on 405 to La Cienega use alternate.” Bridge out ahead. New York Toll Way Fees raised today to .86 please have exact change ready to prevent delays, no refunds?” Just write it in the clouds, since you will be looking up praying to your god for break in traffic for this cluster muck you have to drive in everyday? Perfect solution, with an artistic flair? But in all seriousness you can see the benefits, “Dense Fog Ahead, slow down, multi-car pile-up, freeway closed all traffic exit at mile 122.” In Montana during deer migration, “Watch out for Deer, Do Not Eat Road Kill” Public Service announcements are often put on Blimps:

C.) For big events; “Use Shuttle at Parkway for NASCAR event, Parking .00.” “Olympic Check Point, have ID ready.” “Democratic National Convention Ahead, Lots of parking available.” “Cody WY Nightly Rodeo, 7 PM.” But these of course are merely words on clouds, for the RNC they might want a Giant American Flag? The DNC might want a big tree with a couple of guys hugging it? You see big events can stay in the spirit of things and get out the true message. NASCAR might want a holographic design of Dale Earnhardt at the Daytona Speedway before the event. Blue Angels might wish to have a message about “Fly Navy” with a picture of an F-18 or JSF on the cloud for the crowd?

D.) For the People; Perhaps a Smog alert warning to warn people in Los Angeles due to a temperature inversion that day. In NY during Labor Day, perhaps a “High Terror Alert” in red? During the election, “Do Not Forget to Vote Today” in Florida with a reminder of how to press the right button in the computerized voting machines? On the beaches in San Diego, Fort Lauderdale, the Keys, Santa Monica, “Solar Flair Today, Use Sun Screen.” After Hurricane Charley, “USAA and State Farm go to MLK Jr. High School GYM,” “Relief assistance: FEMA and Salvation Army at Civic Center Auditorium.” “New Mobile Homes For Sale; Tornado Magnet IV Custom Deluxe on sale, financing available, OAC.” “Asteroid to Hit Earth Tomorrow, Run.”

E.) For National Security; Border Patrol, “You are being tracked by automated aircraft, turn back or you could be shot or killed” In Spanish of course. For USMC, “Dear Iranian Insurgents, give up or you will be killed in 12 seconds.” For US Navy, “This is a blockade, turn around now or you will be sunk.” For US Army Recruiting; “Keep America Green, Join the Army.” DHS; “Today’s Threat Level is Green.” Psych Wars: “This is Allah, you have been bad, go home and do not return.”

Cloud Laser art could do all these things much cheaper and safer from the ground and also such a new idea would gather much interest and the word of mouth of any message or image would travel quickly. CLA or Cloud Laser Art is possible and fairly easy to do, we currently have the technologies to do this, and it makes sense. This is the ultimate in self-expression and can be used for entertainment, safety, homeland security, big events and even advertising if used in good taste.

Cloud Sculpting is the next logical progression of this idea, where you could make a cloud in the shape of a dog, cat or a dolphin. Perhaps you might want to make a UFO out of the clouds to see how many people call in during the annual UFO conference in Las Vegas? Think of the PR for the city, such a publicity stunt would certainly draw a crowd.

Although they might rather have you inside the casinos spending your money than out on the street corner looking up in the sky just in time to get hit by a middle-eastern taxi cab, shuttle bus or limo driver? In this age of International Terrorism perhaps we ought to all pay attention to what’s happening in front of us and leave the cloud watching for recreational times?

Cloud Laser Art

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Cats and Allergies: How to Coexist

!±8± Cats and Allergies: How to Coexist

Unfortunately about one fifth of people suffer from allergies, and many of those people are also allergic to cats. For many years it was thought that humans with cat allergies were reacting to cat hair, but scientific studies have since discovered that the major allergen involved in allergies to cats is actually the dander, or more specifically, a protein called Fel d 1. Fel d 1 is present in saliva, sebaceous (oil) glands, anal glands, and many internal tissues in cats.

The major cat allergen is extremely small, and is actually airborne in undisturbed rooms; it travels on air currents within the home. In other words, this allergen is not airborne only after dusting or vacuuming in a specific area, but rather it is airborne all the time. Previously it was hypothesized that cats spread the allergen over their coats with their meticulous grooming behavior, but that theory has since been disproved. The skin is actually the most significant source of Fel d 1 and there are particular anatomical areas on cats where the skin has larger concentrations of sebaceous glands: these areas are the most potent sources of the Fel d 1 protein. These regions are the face, under the chin, the back, and the back area at the base of the tail. Large concentrations of Fel d 1 are found in cat anal gland secretions as well, which means that cat feces are very allergenic.

So, what can you do if you are allergic to your cat? (Aside from going through a multitude of tissues!)

Ensure that you are actually allergic to cats: there are many potent allergens that cause allergic symptoms, so don't jump to conclusions! See your doctor and your allergist, and have yourself tested to confirm your suspicions.

Clean up after playing with your cat: wash your hands immediately after playing with and petting your cat. Do not touch your eyes, face, or clothes until you have washed with regular soap and water. This effectively removes major cat allergen and will prevent easily avoidable allergic reactions.

If you have been cuddling with your cat, it may be a wise idea to change clothes rather than carry cat allergen into other areas of the home, and risk exposing yourself to high concentrations of allergen. An alternative to changing your clothes, is to have a tight-weave house robe handy that can be thrown on overtop of your clothes and is used for close interactions with your cat. As soon as your close contact quality time has finished, throw the house robe into the washing machine so that it will be ready for its next use.

Consider small renovations and redecorating your home! Carpeted flooring traps cat allergens and the dander becomes embedded in them. Homes that are carpeted have been documented to contain much higher levels of cat allergens. Consider re-flooring with hardwood or vinyl flooring that will be easy to clean and will not trap cat dander. Avoid using area rugs on hard floors, because similarly to carpeting, rugs will trap large amounts of cat allergen. Drape window treatments should be avoided for the same reason as carpets and area rugs. Blinds and window shades that are easy to clean at home are a much better option, but beware of small slatted blinds: these can be very tricky to clean thoroughly, and may not be the best option despite their popularity in many homes!

Furniture can be a major source of cat allergens as well. Unfortunately, the best type of furniture for allergic cat owners is the kind that can be easily wiped down. This may create a rather minimalist, futuristic kind of appearance in the home, but other allergy-friendly options include leather furniture, or furniture with removable upholstery that can be easily washed and has a tight fabric weave that won't trap cat hair and dander in it. If small decorative pillows and blankets are used on couches at home, the same principles should apply to them, and they should be washed frequently.

People with cat allergies should avoid having lots of knick knacks around their homes; they collect dust and dander, and are difficult to clean. Decorations and wall hangings should not be made of fabric. Paint walls with high quality semi-gloss paint that will facilitate effective and easy cleaning.

HEPA air filters are essential for people with cat allergies (HEPA filters = high efficiency particulate air filters). HEPA filters trap particulate matter that is airborne, such as virus particles, allergens, etc. Place a HEPA filter/purifier in the rooms of your house that your cat frequents the most, and use a HEPA vacuum cleaner. Vacuum frequently, at least twice weekly if possible. Have a vacuum with an excellent set of hand tools so that you can easily clean floors, walls, furniture, windows, doorway ledges, and all other nooks and crannies thoroughly. If possible, have someone other than the allergic family member do the household cleaning. Alternatively, if the person with cat allergies must do the cleaning, ensure use of a mask and goggles.

Improve ventilation in your home. Many newer homes are very 'airtight' in order to be more energy efficient. Unfortunately, this means that they are also more efficient at trapping cat allergens, particularly in the winter time, when there is less air circulation altogether. The easiest way to improve air circulation in your home and to try and decrease the amount of cat allergens building up, is to open windows and create a cross-breeze in the home. Even in the winter time, this may be one of the best solutions available to allergic cat owners, despite the monetary and environmental inefficiency this will create in heating the home.

Air vents for heating and air conditioning are potent sources of collected particulate matter, and when the air systems are turned on, they effectively distribute the particulate matter and allergens into the home. Hire a commercial cleaning company to clean your air vents at At least twice a year. Purchase a one-way vent filters that can be placed in all filtration ventilation.

Steam cleaning: In addition to vacuuming and washing substances, for areas in the house, have the carpets, upholstered furniture, curtains and steam cleaning is an excellent method for cleaning chemical, allergenic proteins are denatured , and kills bacteria and mold spores.

There is broad consensus that for the owners who are allergic, keep theircats out of their bedrooms altogether. This is a personal decision, and is certainly less extreme than keeping the cat outside of the house, which is what many allergists and family doctors will recommend. Irrespective of your decision about allowing your cat in the bedroom or not, it is important to cleaning bedding frequently (ie. at least once weekly), and to try and minimize the buildup of allergens in the bed. Also wash decorative pillows if any are used. Purchase bed mattress and pillow covers that are designed to keep out dust mite allergens. Decreasing overall exposure to all allergies will help with managing cat allergies, but these allergy control products will also help decrease exposure to cat allergens. Purchase the smallest possible fabric weave since Fel d 1 is a very small particle. Use bed linens that have a very tight weave and that can tolerate frequent machine washings.

Use a low dust cat litter type, and ideally have someone other than the allergic person cleaning the litter box. If the person with allergies must do the cleaning, use a mask while doing so.

Cleaning you cat: studies have demonstrated that soaking your cat in tap water for 3 minutes significantly decreases the amount of cat dander present on your cat. Cats can easily be trained to tolerate gentle bathing, and studies have also shown that you must bathe your cat a minimum of once weekly to derive any actual benefit from it. Generally, it is suggested that twice weekly washings are more beneficial. The same precautions with bathing your cat must be taken as with bathing infants, and similarly, an infant tub or the kitchen sink may be used for this procedure. A gentle, hypoallergenic shampoo may be used, but is not necessary.

Allerpet C: this product has questionable efficacy, but can be tried if bathing your cat has not been a successful endeavor. Some owners find this product to be useful and others do not note any difference in allergy levels.

Medical Interventions:

Note: This information is only meant to provide you with a general overview about how many allergy sufferers manage to live with their allergies. It is not meant to replace information that should be sought out from your family physician or allergist, and it is highly recommended that you do visit your doctor to discuss your treatment options.

Symptomatic relief of skin reactions (urticaria), allergic rhinitis (nasal congestion and sneezing) and conjunctivitis (eye redness, pain, and itching) can be sought with antihistamines, decongestants, intranasal glucocorticoids, and nasal cromolyn (by prescription only in Canada). Asthma needs to be controlled via inhalant glucocorticoids, and 'rescue' inhalers that use beta-adrenergic pharmaceuticals to help dilate and relax airways that are inflamed. Immunotherapy can be used to help desensitize the immune system specifically to cat allergens and typically involves weekly injections. Many people find that immunotherapy helps decrease the frequency and severity of their clinical symptoms. Omega 3 fatty acid nutritional supplements can be a natural method of decreasing overall inflammatory processes in the body, and provide many systemic health benefits.

Things to remember:

1) Many people gradually build up a tolerance to the specific cat(s) that they are living with, and although this process can take months, it may be well worth waiting it out before assuming that drastic household and lifestyle changes will need to be made.

2) Your cat does not need to be given up: modern medicine, technology, and simple measures that can be implemented in your house can effectively manage your cat allergies and make them quite tolerable. Many cats that are surrendered to shelters end up getting euthanized rather than re-homed because, sadly, there is such a surplus of unwanted kitties in North America.

3) While there are cat breeds that are considered to be less allergenic than others, you need to consider carefully the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a pedigreed cat:

Pedigreed cats are more prone to health problems due to their restricted gene pool; out of the various breeds of cats that are considered to be less allergenic than others, Siberian and Maine coon cats are likely the least 'unhealthy' of these breeds. Sphynx and rex cats are extremely unhealthy, generally speaking, and they frequently suffer poor quality of life due to their physical ailments. Additionally, they tend to be very expensive pets to keep because they require so much veterinary care. For anyone considering purchasing a pure bred cat, pet insurance is highly advisable since there is a high probability that larger veterinary bills will be incurred in the future.

There are many cats available in shelters that may be just as 'hypoallergenic' as pedigreed cats, and shelter cats are in desperate need of loving homes.

Cats and Allergies: How to Coexist

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