{"id":297,"date":"2011-07-27T23:59:02","date_gmt":"2011-07-27T23:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brucebramson.com\/2011\/07\/27\/busy-days-at-m-y-o-b-2\/"},"modified":"2011-07-27T23:59:02","modified_gmt":"2011-07-27T23:59:02","slug":"busy-days-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brucebramson.com\/?p=297","title":{"rendered":"Busy Days"},"content":{"rendered":"

April 12, 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n

If there is anyone following his blog, they know I have not posted for more than a month. Here are some of the reasons why:<\/p>\n

\u2022 I work four days a week, 7 to noon, in my little repair shop.<\/p>\n

\u2022 I read over 50 blogs each day.<\/p>\n

\u2022 I edit a small quarterly magazine.<\/p>\n

\u2022 I read several magazines each week, though I have long ago given up on newspapers. [Failing newspapers everywhere claim they are losing advertising revenue, yet every issue I ever saw in recent times was nearly all advertising and almost no news.]<\/p>\n

\u2022 There are major renovations under way here at my house, with scaffolding up inside to reach the ceiling of the main stair-well. There has been damage there from many leaks over the years; a new roof and gutters last summer cured that problem, so now it is time to do those repairs. The house is a mess!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Weather has allowed me to plant the vegetable garden in my back yard.<\/p>\n

\u2022 I had the Chrysler out a couple of weeks back for the drive to Niles Canyon for the Spring Steam run. When the Chrysler is out of its garage, my little truck is in there. While there, the battery died. On the first try to get that corrected, the City was digging a big hole right in front of the garage. On the second try, my cell phone did not work (another dead battery!) so I could not call AAA. The third time around, everything worked and the cars got swapped.<\/p>\n

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Behind SP 2472 Entering Niles Canyon<\/p>\n

(The steam trip was spectacular, as usual, on a fine spring day.)<\/p>\n

\u2022 In an old house, there\u2019s always something: two weeks ago I took something from under the kitchen sink and found it wet. Exploration quickly located a leaking cone-washer on the hot water service tube. Had I not shut the angle-stop, the tube would have popped out, and a major flood would have ensued. Another project for that afternoon. I had to go out and buy a new cone-washer because I could not find any in my basement assortment of goodies. (Later, I found I had plenty on hand: I just could not find them when I needed them).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Before the scaffolding mentioned above could be set up, I had to remove (temporarily) the gas-light fixture from the second-floor newell-post. This should have been no problem: I have a box of old pipe fittings, where I was sure a 3\/8\u2033 cap could be found. But when I went for it, I suddenly remembered I had recycled that box of fittings in a clean-up campaign some months ago. So I had to go out and buy a new cap. This proves the old adage: Never throw anything away!<\/strong><\/p>\n

These are just some of the things that seem to interfere with getting on with my story. Meanwhile, a few items by way of sidelines that I found interesting:<\/p>\n

PERFECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the essences of being gay, for me, has always been the glory of the male body. (Other men have them: I never did!) The internet allows me to view thousands of these each week, for which I am duly thankful. Now and then, something really spectacular shows up which I wish I could share with you, but I can\u2019t.<\/p>\n

A PRECIOUS COMMODITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an exercise I suppose every guy has gone through at least once:<\/p>\n

\u2022 The current estimated total population of the world (three figure accuracy):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6,770,000,000<\/p>\n

\u2022 Roughly half that population is male: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3,385,000,000<\/p>\n

\u2022 About half these men are between 12 and 40 years old (my estimate): \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1,692,500,000<\/p>\n

\u2022 In any given 24-hr period, half that group ejaculates on way or another:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 846,250,000<\/p>\n

\u2022 On average, each ejaculation results in 3 cubic centimeters of semen: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2,538,750,000 cc<\/p>\n

\u2022 That\u2019s 677,000 US Gallons!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the days when I could, I produced my share of this stuff, and occasionally found someone willing to share it, or someone willing to share theirs. Following the admonition not to \u201cspill my seed upon the ground\u201d, I generally used an old towel or hanky.<\/p>\n

But, here\u2019s news:<\/p>\n

Some of Semen\u2019s Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Sugars:
\n1. Fructose \u2013 very sweet sugar, that occur in many fruits and honey and used as a preservative for foodstuffs and as an intravenous nutrient.<\/p>\n

2. Sorbitol \u2013 found in various berries and fruits or prepared synthetically and used as a flavoring agent, a sugar substitute for people with diabetes, and a moisturizer in cosmetics and other products.<\/p>\n

3. Inositol \u2013 preventing the collection of fats in the liver, as well as promoting healthy hair growth. It is also can be considered brain food, as the nutrient is necessary to properly nourish the brain.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Proteins and amino acids:<\/p>\n

1. Glutathione \u2013 involved in detoxification\u2014it binds to toxins, such as heavy metals, solvents, and pesticides, and transforms them into a form that can be excreted in urine or bile. Glutathione is also an important antioxidant. In preliminary research, dietary glutathione intake from fruit and raw vegetables has been associated with protection against some forms of cancer.<\/p>\n

2. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) \u2013 nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms<\/p>\n

3. Creatine \u2013 supplies energy for muscle contraction. Athletes need creatine supplements to make their muscles strong.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Minerals:<\/p>\n

1. Phosphorus \u2013 helps the body absorb calcium to make the bones stronger.<\/p>\n

2. Zinc<\/p>\n

3. Magnesium \u2013 helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure, and is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis<\/p>\n

4. Calcium \u2013 makes the bones strong<\/p>\n

5. Potassium \u2013 is essential for the normal growth of the body and for the replacement of worn-out tissues which depend upon the presence of this mineral.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Vitamins:<\/p>\n

1. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) \u2013 can help a person look younger and more beautiful. It encourages growth of the protein chains in collagen, which is the main ingredient in all fibrous tissue. Fibrous tissue is your bone matrix, cartilage, tooth dentin (right under the enamel), skin, tendons, ligaments, and all other connective tissue. Collagen is what keeps your cells bound together.<\/p>\n

2. Vitamin B12 \u2013 energy booster.<\/p>\n

3. Choline \u2013 to sharpen the mind.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hormones:<\/p>\n

1. Testosterone \u2013 promote sexual function and promote sex drive.<\/p>\n

2. Prostaglandins \u2013 participate in a wide range of body functions such as the contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle, the dilation and constriction of blood vessels, control of blood pressure, and modulation of inflammation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Body by products:<\/p>\n

1. Lactic acid \u2013 also known as \u201cmilk acid\u201d.<\/p>\n

2. Urea \u2013 fertilizer<\/p>\n

3. Uric acid \u2013 a waste product that results from normal body processes and is also found in some foods.<\/p>\n

4. Nitrogen \u2013 balance of nitrogen helps the muscle grow.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s another way to put it:<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Sperm Nutrition<\/p>\n

As a chemist, my professional career, I find it appalling that we waste all this stuff! Imagine the fun involved in collection any given city\u2019s normal production for a week: thousands of gallons of cum to be sent to a factory for separation and purification of these precious ingredients. The mind boggles!<\/p>\n

MOVING ON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wouldn\u2019t you know? When I got to it, accessing the net today has been slower than molasses in winter! But, I promise to get back to my story real soon!<\/strong><\/p>\n

MYOB@brucebramson.com<\/p>\n

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