Cosmogony

                                  On the Cosmogony of the Solar System                              

                           The following manuscript was intended for possible                                                                    publication in some scientific journal.              

 I had some original ideas on the solar system formation and evolution. Its a long time since the thoughts occurred to me, 23 years ago. I had given 03 lecture presentations at our Chennai city's B. M. Birla Planetarium around 2002 and in a star party conducted at Ramencheri village, near Tiruvallur, Chennai by the Tamilnadu Astronomy Association and Bangalore Astronomical Society, which was even mentioned in the web site of the Bangalore Astronomical Society, at that time.     

Subsequently I could not follow it with the necessary calculations and other considerations due to family and social reasons. 

Now, after my 'Post Graduation in Dental Science' and having published in that field, and worked as a faculty, I gained some experience regarding scientific paper publications. Nevertheless, I publish it here in my Blog (for sheer want of time) for people who come across this to evaluate it in their own ways. I will happily consider any opinions and guidance offered. Criticisms, are welcome. 

Yours Astronomically,

Dr. V. Anand, B.Sc., M.D.S.,

"Amateur Astronomer"

Chennai City.

                                                    Cosmogony Unraveled                                                                                                                  Cosmogony of the Solar System                                                                                       - Filling the missing gaps.                                                Original version 2002

Dr P.M. Mathews

Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics

Fellow of the American Geophysical Union

AC College Campus, University of Madras.

Subject matter that was sent to the above mentioned authorities is as follows :-

                                

Professor Dr. V. Anand, B.Sc., M.D.S.,

Mobile: 8056176954.

E.mail: astrodentist@gmail.com

Fb name: Anand Venkatakrishnan

"Amateur Astronomer"

Founder Member: 'Tamilnadu Astronomy Association (Regd. 1989),'

C/o. B. M. Birla Planetarium,

Periyar Science & Technology Center,

Chennai City.

Oral Cancer

Beware of Oral Cancer Causing Habits

Let us shun the use of chewing or smoking tobacco or alcohol consumption. These adverse habits at some point in the life of an individual may induce cancer formation. Why subject ourselves to the risk of these life-threatening conditions which show no mercy on us. Let us be aware and try to stop these potentially hazardous adverse habits in order to help us escape from the morbidity and the risk of cancer mortality. After all, prevention is better than cure.

Cancer is a disease of older age.  More than 95% occur after 40 years of age. Average age at the time of cancer diagnosis is the 6^th decade of life. They tend to occur more frequently in males. Even though the exact cause is unknown, cancer risk increases with the use of tobacco, alcohol consumption and aging. There are probably multiple causes for every type of cancer.

Oral cancer is the second highest cancer occurring in the human being. Tongue is the most common site in Americans. Throat cancer in Southeast Asians and buccal cancer in Indians. Pain is the most frequent first complaint followed by a lump.

There are thousands of chemicals in a cigarette. A cigarette, smokes out - 500mg of gas (92%), (85% Co₂, O₂, N₂) and Carbon monoxide.  It contains “Tars” – aromatic hydrocarbons, which is the basis of the tobacco taste. It is a most potent carcinogen! It also contains “Nicotine” which is addictive causing habituation, and leads to cardiovascular disease, increases ulcer formation and hypertension. There are some people who smoke with the lighted end of the cigarette in the mouth - ‘reversed smoking.’ This may cause cancer of the palate, the upper part of the mouth.

Smoking tobacco causes red and white changes in the lips and inner aspect of cheeks which may also be an initial sign of cancer.

Chewing tobacco causes difficulty and finally inability to open the mouth which may also be an initial sign of cancer.

Tongue cancer caused by continuous pricking from sharp tooth. 

Apart from viruses and genetic factors, adverse habits like tobacco (chewing & smoking), use of slaked lime, betel leaf and nuts, spices, and alcohol and even a sharp tooth causing persistent irritation in the mouth may cause cancer. So, let us periodically have a mouth examination done, to prevent any change in the mouth which may be dangerous to our precious life! Indeed, everyday self-examination of the mouth can be done. If a person is unable to leave adverse habits then he or she may take the help of a dentist or oral physician or even a psychiatrist for any possible help.

So, let us stop this ‘cancer causing habits’ by work or prayer; awareness or knowledge; or even fear!

Dr. V. Anand, B.Sc., M.D.S.

Oral Physician & Dento-Maxillofacial Radiologist,

Member of the Indian Dental Association – IDA,

Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology – IAOMR,

Indian Association of Forensic Odontology – IAFO.

Professor & HoD,

Department of  Dentistry,

Meenakshi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute,

Enathur, 

Kanchipuram.

The Arrow and the Song

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (February 27, 1807 – March 24, 1882) was an American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was also the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, and was one of the five Fireside Poets from New England.

The Arrow and the Song

BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

I shot an arrow into the air, 

It fell to earth, I knew not where; 

For, so swiftly it flew, the sight 

Could not follow it in its flight. 

I breathed a song into the air, 

It fell to earth, I knew not where; 

For who has sight so keen and strong, 

That it can follow the flight of song? 

Long, long afterward, in an oak 

I found the arrow, still unbroke; 

And the song, from beginning to end, 

I found again in the heart of a friend.