I'm willing to help if I can, Marco.  I'm no expert with database, but I'm
teachable, unlike an increasing number of my aging-rocker colleagues.
You're right, it's going to be a huge task, not only the creation and
management of the database, but producing interperetations which will have
credibility must be based on convincing evidence.  If what comes out of your
work is suggestions relating to the corporate giants changing the way they
do things, I would expect a response similar to the foot-dragging we see
these days on the subject of the increasing pressures on the environment
caused by human activity.  Public awareness is key.  If a strong case for
change comes out of your efforts, we can hope for a groundswell of support
which can be transformed into pressure on those in power.  But first things
first.  I'll participate in a questionaire, study, research, to the limits
of my lugubrious abilities.  Perhaps I could play a tune while you work?
Seriously, let me know if you want to put together any kind of multimedia
product for presentation.

I'm wondering if we could dig up some grant money for something like this.
Thanks for the ideas.  Gotta go to work.

Rick

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From: "marco de michiel" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 12:23 AM
Subject: Re: database


> Sam,
>
> I think the data from this group would yield significant statistics and
> trends if every one completed a very detailed questionnaire. To the best
> of
> my knowledge it is the largest group of PwP's on the Internet and unlike a
> few years ago the recent postings/emails are more strongly worded in
> expressing concerns about Chemicals, Medications and Neuro's & GP's. The
> cynic in me expects that the same old stuff will be poured out at the PD
> Conference in Washington. We need to find a 'champion' who has credibilty
> and visibility, to take the data we produce, to present the findings such
> that changes to environmental factors, diagnostic procedures and therapies
> can be implemented. We have a voice, the trouble is that it is currently
> subjective and apathetic; it has to become objective and assertive. I
> intend
> to redraft my original questionnaire and post it to the group for comment;
> I
> used the word 'detailed' above, this doesn't mean verbose; it means many
> sections with simple numerical, Y/N, one word responses; which is simpler
> to
> input and analyse.
>
> The challenge is immense but I intend to keep on  pushing for change; to
> expose the Pharmaceutical Co.'s and their 'sister' Agrochemical and
> Industrial Chemical Co.'s and the people in their 'pockets'.
>
> The 'Sshaking Palsy' as observed by Dr. James Parkinson may have affected
> 'man' since earliest times but my belief is that the cause is various
> toxins
> entering the brain via the blood, and not part of a natural aging process.
> Some will say I'm not qualified and that I'm talking nonsense. But
> yesterday
> my Reflexologist told me that a GP she knows said, '...if I had known how
> much control the pharmaceutical co.'s have over us, I would never have
> become a Doctor.......'. This underpins my belief and motivation.
>
> The Pharmaceutial Co.'s, Other Chemical Co.'s, Other Industrial Co.'s,
> Medical groups and Government departments have been collating and
> analysing
> data since the first commercial computers became available but they either
> keep their findings 'secret' or publish distorted results that support
> their
> goals and objectives. We could do nothing but accept. But today there is
> no
> excuse for doing nothing. Each PIEN member has a PC with more processing
> and
> storage capacity than Mainframe computers of  3rd/4th generation. The
> reality is that we use them for WP, email, Internet access, Media and
> Games.
>
> I ask all members of PIEN to take part in establishing the nucleus of a
> world-wide database.
>
> regards,
> Marco
>
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