Week 14 - Biochem - Disinfectats and Sanitizers linked to Thyroid Cancer commentary

That fact that so many people still believe that they could handle any chemical formula that they want without significant consequences speaks to the fact how poorly educated so many people are as it relates to toxins, the handling of poisons and product chemistry in general.

Ideally this would be standard knowledge people would learn while growing up as teenagers. 

This comes down to learning how to read labels.

This is ultimately the job of parents and other caretakers. 

To me this is one of those topics that pertains to the basics of mentoring.

As usual, we should not be relying on regulations.

Week 13 - Biochem - CRISPR gene editing technique commentary

As it relates to the CRISPR tool that we discussed, as it relates to gene editing, in particular for genetic disorders like Sickle cell anemia, I am definitely a proponent of these type of efforts. 

Considering how problematic Sickle cell is and how many people suffer from it, the potential rewards out weigh the risk. 
Compared to other medical procedures, this one is relatively non-invasive. 

We are putting cells of various kinds almost everyday through our diets, so this type of cell-transfer therapy feels like common sense to me.

Week 13 - Biochem - 4 NOVA Classificatons - Vadim's proportions

In reading the article "NOVA food groups: definition according to the extent and purpose of food processing, with examples" I see these four classifications in my own diet breaking up into the following proportions:

1) Unprocessed or minimally processed: 50 % 

2) Processed culinary ingredients: 12%

3) Processed foods: 18%

4) Ultra-processed foods: 20%

Week 12 - Biochemistry - Bacteria cell structure notables

One of the main considerations here that makes the bacteria cell different amongst the 5 differents Kingdoms of Biology is that it has no central nucleus. The genetic material seems to be spread throughout the cell - seemingly in the form of nucleoids. Also the bacteria cell wall is the most porous of the 5 kingdoms. Thus it digests and assimulates a lot easier. AFA blue-green algae being an example.

Week 12 - Biochemistry - Radiation as a marker for wine veracity / Optimistic about radiation

The article "California wines contain Fukushima radiation, and it's not a bad thing" speaks to the fact that any given problem or negative situation could eventually be used to the benefit of society. Although I am not a wine drinker, I could appreciate people wanting to know the accuracy of their vintage wines' origins.

Since we are living with radiation we might as well be optimistic about it, learn how to leverage it and try to transmute or transform whatever negativity it may be causing. As we become a "Type 1" civilization that fully understands how to harness the energy of our planet responsibly, radiation in all of it's forms will become a de facto common sense tool that will help us way more than hinder us.

Week 11 - Biochem - pollution in the hearts of city dwellers topic

Besides the biochemical aspect of this unfortunate situation, there is something also metaphorical about this situation that speaks to the fact of how so many people living in big cities are feeling disconnected from the power of their own hearts. 

As much as people are being damaged by pollution in the cities, people are also benefiting economically from this pollution. The trade-off is not always clear. I suppose for some it is worth it, and for some it is not.

Weekly detox is important for this reason and other reasons.
The algae nutrients that I presented on are a big part of the solution.
Zeolites and other types of clay and negatively charged soil particles are a big part of detoxing from particulates and pollution in general.

Sweating by way of saunas and other methods is important as well. A lot of these particles first lodge in the fat cells before entering organs.

Week 11 - Biochemistry - favorite definition

Biochemistry: is the study of the structure, composition, and chemical reactions of substances in living systems. 

This definition really speaks to what is really being studied within this discipline. This definition has broad application and meaning across all of the professions that use biochemistry.

Week 11 - Physics - As Above So Below

The Law of Correspondence, which

is one of the Natural Laws

Week 11 - Physics - My E-Prime Day

What my calendar tells me is Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019, I seemingly woke up and started getting dressed for what an email told me is a Cannabis Biz Summit & Expo. 

On my way to San Jose to this summit I passed signs pointing to cities like Dublin, Pleasanton, Fremont and Milpitas.

I found what looked like the best deal for a parking spot and walked into this convention center where people looked eager to discuss their products and services.

It felt like time flew by unusually quickly as I helped work my friends' cannabis booth. The people at this summit definitely behaved like they truly believe in this plant known as cannabis.

Week 10 - Physics - Connection to Sacred Geometry

The patterns that emerge from sacred geometry and geometry in general definitely influence how various phenomena in physics manifest themselves. This includes how flying bodies are effected by the atmosphere. The aerodynamics of moving bodies in general are orientated by their geometries. Form informs movement. The geometries of plants are other examples of how physical atmospheric phenomena is able to interface with these formations. 
Flying animals with their uniquely designed patterns are great examples of this. Their unique movements are determined by their unique forms/geometries.

Week 10 - Chemistry - household chemicals

In our family we have made significant strides in the past 10 years to get rid of problematic chemicals. My mom uses relatively nonreactive substances such alcohol, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide for various kinds of cleaning projects. I frequently use essential oils. I mix them with soap. We use companies like 7th Generation and Myers for washing, air freshening and cleaning. The most esoteric chemistry and unfamiliar chemistry used in our household is probably in our laundry detergent. Our Mrs. Meyer's detergent has the following unfamiliar chemicals: Laureth-7, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl-2-Sulfolaurate, Fragrance, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Methylisothiazolinome and Benzisothiazolinone. Nonetheless, this detergent looks and feels better than most. I will take my chances.

Physics Week 9 - Newton's 3 Laws & Me

Newton's 3 Laws have application in my life within the context of transportation. Whether I am walking, running, swimming, riding in a bus or train, driving a car or flying in a plane, it is more important to be mindful of these Newtonian concepts. This is especially true when it comes to driving. Force, mass, acceleration, momentum and velocity all factor into how safe or unsafe one is driving.

Practicing Non-Ado around Mt. Adams & Columbia River

On my trip to ECETI.org (ECETI Ranch) from June 21st through June 24th, where we did 3 nights of skywatching for ET ships, there was much loafing around and pondering the cosmos, so to speak. The towering and snow covered Mt. Adams served as an inspirational focal point. Plus the added mystery of lights on the snow covered part of the mountain during the night 12 miles away.
An instellar labyrinth it was. ; )

Week 9 Chemistry - Acidity, Alkalinity & Antioxidants

The pamphlet we reviewed on this was quite thorough and helpful. Ideally one should aim to have at least 50% of their diet in calories coming from foods and beverages that are at 7.5 pH and above. And around 40% would be somewhere between 7.4 and 6.5 pH. Then 6.4 and below would be around 10% of calories. With these kinds of ratios, antioxidants would be optimized. The vast majority of high antioxidant foods are alkaline. And it is important to mention that foods that have an acidic effect on the body are still necessary in various amounts, depending on the person. Think amino acids, for example.

Fractals as Patter of Complex Systems - Week 7

Fractals are great pattern predictors. They provide visual samples of a broader reality, whether that reality is static or in flux. 

Consciousness out of Chaos - Week 7

Consciousness provides perspective to chaotic situations.

I do not think Consciousness emerges out of Chaos. It's probably

the other way around. Chaos is probably a game that Consciousness plays.

Ordered Chaos - Week 7

Yes this concept of "Ordered Chaos" sounds familiar.
I got acquainted with the term "chaordic" as a MBA student
at JFKU. This term was coined by Dee Hock, the founder and former CEO of the VISA credit card association.

A chaordic organization refers to a system of organization that blends characteristics of chaos and order. 

Dee Hock wrote the book: Birth of the Chaordic Age

Connection between Energy and Qi - Week 6 - Physics

Qi in my mind is a metaphysical aspect of Energy.

Qi can not be quantified with instruments.

And in some cases Energy emerges out of Qi, but
Qi never emerges out of Energy in my opinion.

Also Qi is more biogenic (tied to life forces).

Energy is not only in biology and other life sciences, but also
in the more inert physical sciences.

Resonance in my world - week 6 - Physics

I use the word resonance to describe people, places, things, times and events that are favorable to me. The idea of a situation resonating with me speaks to the fact that I am encouraged by it,  he, she, them, etc. and would like this situation to continue.

Are all vibrations good? - Week 6 - Physics

Whether a vibration is good or bad is not as relevant as the instructions that any given vibration conveys. A good vibration instructs us to seek more of it or stay close to it. A bad vibration is a warning. Therefore receiving a bad vibration can be very helpful. That's how we learn. 

My Understanding of Hypotheses - Week 6 - Chemistry

My most candid definition of Hypotheses is as follows:

Advancing propositions that are backed up by arguments.

Week 6 Chemistry - What is a Mole?

The early and mid 19th century scientists and engineers were looking for a standardized measurement for volumes of gas that were in a size applicable to practical use. Although a number of different people worked on this problem, Avogadro (1776-1856) put in place the theoretical framework through his tested hypothesis: Identical volumes of any gas at a standard identical temperature and pressure will contain the equal number of molecules.
This measurement eventually became known as a Mole and was standardized to equal approximately 602,213,670,000,000,000,000,000 molecules. Just like a dozen eggs equals 12 eggs.

Colors of food in my kitchen - Week 5

I think my kitchen is well covered in terms of color pigments. I have foods and food supplements that contain chlorophyll, lycopene (which is a carotenoid), beta carotene, curcumin (which is a carotenoid), phycocyanin, melanin, betalain, lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, anthocyanin (which is flavonoid), resveratrol and at least a couple more that I can not recall right now. 

Week 5: Chemistry class discussion

The class discussion we had about plant pigments and the colors they exhibit was my favorite chemistry discussion thus far. Getting a broad spectrum of pigments into your body on a weekly basis is a great way to feel good and also glow. I like to remind folks about three pigments which are not often discussed. They are melanin, phycocyanin and betalain. Melanin is obtained primarily from Chaga mushroom. I recommend folks read the David Wolfe book - Chaga: King of the Medicinal Mushrooms. 

Betalain is in beets primarily, but also in the prickly pear and in dragon fruit. And phycocyanin is in spirulina and in AFA blue-green algae. Phycocyanin is great for nourishing one's Jing.

My (a)symmetrical world - Week 5

Succinctly put, everyday (a)symmetry in my world is demonstrated in the way many people are not contending with one another from a place of equal footing. It's not a judgement, just an observation. One of the most obvious examples is how large financial institutions have enormous leverage and significant power differential over middle class families and poorer. 

Week 5: Meaning of CP Violation

To put it simply, a CP violation is when a transformation occurs that challenges our violates the established laws of physics. 

Opportunity: advancinggreenchemistry.org/green-chem-101/for-business/

This website write up on "Advancing Green Chemistry" through business practices is where we have the most leverage for making an impact. The write up says: "Companies that think strategically about the molecular nature of their products and processes are emerging as market leaders." 
This is a good point. And with the new Farm Bill for 2019 that was recently signed by the President, we have industrial hemp being given a greenlight. This is huge for a number of industries and significant for others. Not to mention for both nutrition and medicine. 
The book Green to Gold that I read about 10 years ago was important orientation for me along this path of knowledge. So was the book Cradle to Cradle.

In 2019 we are definitely seeing some important lawsuits that are significantly influencing the cause of green chemistry in the right direction. 

Reflecting on Green Chemistry

What happens when one starts exploring and using green chemistry on a regular basis, is the triggering of synchronicity, which starts to bring to one's attention green chemistry being implemented all around them. This could be done very incrementally. The main thing is consistency and intention. Often green chemistry is a consideration that goes beyond just how a product is made. It also applies to how a product is used. Is a product durable? Can it be used over and over again? Can it be used by other people? So life cycle duration is important as well.

Iridium: Transitional Metal of the Week

Iridium is number 77 on the table, abbreviated as IR and it contains 115 neutrons. It's from the Latin word iridis, meaning rainbow. It is found in gravel deposits with platinum. It is used in high tech space program products such x-ray telescopes, unmanned spacecraft and satellites. https://www.iridium.com/
Iridium also converts easily into an alloy. And one use of iridium alloys would be aircraft engine parts. Iridium can also be grown into a crystal and used for computer memory.
It is also found in small amounts in nutritional supplements that are in the ORMUS category.

Functions of Gravity

The Gravitational Force is very significant for keeping a logical order of movement going within the physical universe. It slows down disorder and helps to prevent chaos. It helps to keep solar systems moving around the center of their galaxies. It helps to keep planets moving around the sun or suns of their solar system. It helps to keep moons moving in a predictable way around their planets. This force scales down in size all the way down to pebble rolling down hillsides and flying insects. It is probably the most challenging force that humans must contend with.


"The gravitational potential is defined as: potential energy per unit test mass." - https://physicsabout.com/gravity/

Comparing the Four Forces

So we have: (1) Gravitational Force (2) Electromagnetic Force (3) Weak Nuclear (4) Strong Nuclear

The weakest of these forces is gravitational, next strongest is electromagnetic, then after that is
weak nuclear and the strongest is strong nuclear.

The electromagnetic force is the only repulsive force. Though I do not know if that is true 100% of the time.
The other three forces are all repulsive forces.

Strong nuclear and weak nuclear forces function on molecular and on atomic levels. They are the two short distance forces. And the strong force interferes with the weak one.

Gravitational and electromagnetic forces are long distances forces and they have the most noticeable impacts on our lives everyday.


https://physicsabout.com/four-fundamental-forces/

How E=mc2 has affected me

More than anything this equation over the years has spoken to me as a theoretical potential. Whether we are talking animate life forms or inanimate objects, the means of accessing the energy potentials of atoms, molecules or cells does not exist in the everyday world. Sure we have nuclear reactors where the energy potential is being accessed and put to use. That's an exception. In the world of human nutrition: enzymes and hydrochloric acid play a very interesting role in accessing greater potentials of food energy. Within our body we have metabolic enzymes and we have digestive enzymes. The aging process causes both of these to run low. That is why it's important to eat food that contains enzymes and also take enzyme supplements in order to liberate more Energy from the food (Matter) that we are eating.

Iodine: Element of the Week

Iodine is one of the halogen gases along with chlorine, fluorine, astatine and bromine. Iodine is the heaviest and it is #53 on the periodic table. In regular conditions it appears purple-black in color. It's melting point is 386.85 K. It's
boiling point is 457.4 K. And it was discovered in 1811. It is an important micro-nutrient in the human diet and is readily available in seaweeds.

Explaining Connectivity: The One Particle Theory

The article we got in class: "Plants seen doing quantum physics" is an interesting exploration into Connectivity. The way plants are tied together through their root systems is a nice visible example of day to day connectivity.

One memorable example of Connectivity that I learned about a few years back pertains to an idea that can be called: The One Particle Theory. This one particle is called the Prime Radiant. This particle moves so fast through space that it appears simultaneously as everything in the measurable universe. It's not just the same kind of particle appearing everywhere, but in fact it is the same one particle. This Prime Radiant concept was put forth by an ET being by the name of Bashar. Visit bashar.org for more info.

Evidence for Synchronicity

The evidence for synchronicity is in the eyes of the beholder. Those who understand what synchronicity means and are looking for it will see it all day long while interacting with the outside
world. With this type of consciousness one is able to realize that one generates one's own synchronicities. A rational process often becomes visible. We end up finding ourselves over and over again through these synchronistic experiences. 

Physics Week 2: Reflections on Uncertainty

Uncertainty is a broad and interesting topic.
Physics looks at this concept from different
angles, depending on the context.
In relation to the Uncertainty Principle, aka Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, you have something rather logical going on. This principle
speaks to the idea that the position of an object
and the momentum of an object can not both be
known at the same time. 

Actually this is one of those principles, when considered logically, can be grasped and understood with one's own eyes. Unlike many other physical science principles, technology is not required to figure this out. Though it can be appreciated that Heisenberg did need some technological support when this principle was first being worked out.

Physics Week Two: Causality Considerations

To me causality represents why things are the way they are. Causal relationships are logical relationships. Inputs create outputs. What is now called epigenetics is an interesting way of evaluating human health from a deeper understanding of causality. In the Matrix three part movie series there were interesting moments that addressed causality. The characters in the Matrix simulation tried to explain to the human characters why they were being enslaved. And the main reason given in Matrix Reloaded (part two) pertained to humans' lack of understanding of causality. 

Week 2 Chemistry - Carbon Footprint Consideration

I am sorry but I am not one of those people who believes that CO2 leaves behind a footprint with the implication that this footprint is some sort of problem. I see CO2 is part of the life cycle and geological cycle of this planet. Other kinds of carbon molecules like carbon monoxide can be problematic. When a gas is released only by human technologies and otherwise does not exist in nature, that could be a problem. However, plants thrive from CO2 and I want plants to thrive. I do not see CO2 as a problem.

Last week I was on the Big Island of Hawaii with all of it's volcanoes. I walked inside one of the Kilauea craters that was still gassing. Of course last year Kilauea released a bunch of lava. If CO2 and other Earth derived gases were bad for the Earth, the Earth would not be releasing them. 

When talking about human pollution, I do not think including CO2 in that discussion is wise. The discussion should be focused on toxic waste footprints.

Chemistry Quiz

1) Burning wood is a physical change.

2) Crushing a rock is a physical change.

3) Dissolving sugar in water is a chemical change.

4) Rusting of iron is a chemical change.
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5) Milk is a pure substance.

6) Table salt is a mixture.

7) Sugar is a pure substance.

8) Steel is a mixture.
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9) A  black cup of coffee is homogeneous and pure.

10) Boiling water is: Physical Change & Physical Property

Meaning of Time: Monochronic vs. Polychronic

When these two approaches to time (M-Time & P-Time) are contrasted, one gets a sense of the cultural influences that infuse these two approaches. The M-Time obsession with structure and protocols as seen in military organizations for example speaks to how people can be "bent" into submission through the use of trauma based mind control. It also interesting how M-Time influences people through superficial methods of marketing and hype. People are asked to believe in something or someone without knowing what is really going on. 

In P-Time things certainly take longer. Deliberation is more thorough. People first must get to know one another. Trust is earned through face time interactions or at least through genuine communication mediated by technology. In P-Time ribbons, metals and trophies will not due. Work and careers develop people in emotionally tangible & significant ways. Cryptocurrency and open source software are examples of P-Time labor.

B-Corps, some charter schools and worker owned co-operatives are examples of P-Time organizations. C-corps, S-corps and military departments are some examples of P-time organizations. Although both are necessary, the prevalence of P-Time organizations on this planet has probably led to an excessive amount of trauma. 

In P-time people are obsessed with outcomes and are usually attached to a certain outcome in pretty much all of their affairs. In M-time there is more of an emphasis in doing one's best and following one's excitement. Outcomes are still important, but they are not the priority.

Vadim's Bio 2019 Version

My name is Vadim Rozengurt. I was born in Odessa, Ukraine in 1974 and immigrated to the United States with my family in 1978. I went to grade school mostly in San Francisco and was into breakdancing, baseball cards and skateboarding as a kid. I was lucky enough to attend the SF Jewish Community Center for summer camp and daycare and there I was introduced to a lot of different sports and camping. My dad was an oceanographer, so I was exposed to a lot of coastal and marine settings growing up.


I graduated high school in 1992 in Concord, CA. During the 1990s I experimented with all sorts of projects and studies. The Dotcom / WWW opportunities got my attention and so I worked in that world for awhile. During the 1990s I also got into house music and the related events. And during the middle of the 1990s I was introduced to superfoods and tonic herbs for the first time.


As the Dotcom hype slowed down I got interested in aeronautical technologies, which led me to joining the US Air Force Reserves in 2001. Once 9-11-2001 happened I started doing a bunch of research into that event and realized we were not being told the whole story. Politicians were lying. Doing the research led me to quitting the USAF in 2002. Then I joined AmeriCorps in 2002 and that took me on a journey of working with K-12 youth from 2002 to 2008. During this time I got a BA degree with a Health Science focus at John F. Kennedy University and started my MBA program in the same school.


In 2008 my friends and I started a business called Materia Prima. This business was mostly about
entertainment related events, and we even dabbled with a clothing line called: Meow & Zen. In 2009 I got my first dog with my then partner and in 2010 we ended up moving to Oakland's Glenview neighborhood to be closer to nature settings. To make a long story short, in 2010 I started studying permaculture, which got me deeper into herbs and led me to getting a job as a nutrition consultant at The Food Mill in Oakland in 2012. I also started my current Nucleus Nutrition business in 2012.


Suffice it to say, I stayed at The Food Mill until 2015 and eventually in 2016 I found ACCHS. I still have my Nucleus Nutrition business and I am now doing my best to integrate all of these experiences for the best.