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Addressing the needs of older adults
We're growing older as a nation. Our aging population, boosted by a generation of baby boomers approaching retirement, can be a boon to the fitness industry - if clubs make an effort to garner this market. Let's look at some surprising statistics:
* Every eight minutes, someone turns 50.
* Over the next 10 years, the 55-to-59-year-old population is expected to increase by 54 percent, and the 60 to 64 age group will increase by 58 percent.
* By 2020, the number of people in their 40s, 50s and 60s will triple.
* For the first time in the history of the developed world, the older population will soon outnumber the younger population.
* Older adults comprise a busy and vital group that is looking for more ways to be active; for example, they represent 53 percent of adventure travelers.
Even with these astonishing demographic changes, fitness clubs are still focused on serving members in their 20s, according to Dennis Keiser, president of the Keiser Institute on Aging and Keiser Corp., which produces a line of low-impact pneumatic equipment. One reason for this inattention to older adults is that younger people are easier to service. With an older membership, a club must address more needs and more health issues such as arthritis and medications.
"When we older adults get hurt, we hurt more and we hurt longer. Which means that if we hurt too long, we'll drop out," says Keiser.
In addition, there's the issue of creating an environment suitable for the older adult. Throwing this group into a fitness program with a bunch of 20-year-olds is a recipe for failure.
"You can't mix them up," says Keiser. "You can't take a lot of Spandex-clad young bodies and place them in an environment with older adults and think the older adults aren't going to be intimidated."
To meet the special needs of older adults, instructors have to be better trained in fitness, interpreting medical histories and avoiding "ageism" - comments that will insult an older member.
Not only can't older adults be lumped in with younger members, they also can't be pigeonholed with people of different ages within their own group. "This is an army that you can't categorize," says Maria Stefan, vice president and executive director of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), which sponsors a program called Active and Ageless. "People who are 45 to 55 vs. 55 to 65 vs. 65 to 75 are very different people."
And they are certainly very different from people in their 20s and 30s. Still, clubs have concentrated mainly on younger members - mainly because, until recently, there were a lot of them. "There was an 88 percent increase in the number of people in their 20s from the '60s through the '80s," says Keiser. "Everybody thought that as an industry we were doing a great job. We weren't really doing anything but taking advantage of the growth in population of the market that we've always served."
But the industry is plateauing as a majority of this younger market slides out of the 20-something age range. In fact, the number of people in their 20s has decreased by 10 percent since 1990. And that's not all: In the next 10 years, we'll see an 8 percent drop in the 30-to-34-year-old population and a 17 percent drop in the 35-to-39-year-old population.
While older adults represent a growing - and potentially lucrative - market, some clubs continue to avoid them, citing the initial difficulties in serving seniors. However, the upshot of the demographic changes is that if you're not targeting this market, you risk losing active aging adults to clubs that will cater to their needs - and missing out on a big piece of the membership pie. "People caught onto physical fitness when the boom started in the late '70s," says Harvey Lauer of American Sports Data. "We just grew up to be older people, and guess what? We still [exercise]."
Besides being a huge demographic, older adults are a group with money to spend:
* Older adults have more than $900 billion in personal income. This represents almost 50 percent of the nation's discretionary income.
* Older adults hold 53 percent of the nation's wealth.
* Since many of the baby boomer generation are two-income house-holds, they will become two-pension households as well.
As if that weren't enough, these people who represent a growing portion of the population and hold more than half of the nation's wealth are going through lifestyle changes that make them amenable to exercise. Their children move out of the house. They retire. They may move into a smaller home.
Furthermore, they have come to understand - and fear - their own mortality by witnessing the health problems their own parents experienced. As a result, they turn to activities and behaviors that will allow them to avoid the suffering which their mothers and fathers endured while aging.
"These events cause a change in lifestyle where the self regains importance," says Stefan. "The self becomes more important than the demands of the children, the community, the career. A sense awakens that whispers, 'Now it's time for me.' "
The baby boomers, who have revolutionized every decade that they have lived in, are especially active people, used to doing things and going places. "They're intent on being able to continue to live as they've always lived," says Stefan. "They want to keep active, busy and involved. These people look to the fitness industry to provide them with ideas for how to fill their time."
And with ideas on how to improve health. As we get older, our bodies change - not always in ways that are positive. "The bodies are sending new messages," says Stefan. "Older adults are counting on exercise and better eating and new innovations to compensate for any feelings of getting older. They'll work harder to feel younger." This statement is borne out in the following statistics:
* Today, three in 10 health club members are 50 and over; in 1988, this figure was two in 10.
* 27 percent of these members participated in fitness activities 100 or more times per year.
* 48 percent of those aged 50 and over participate in physical activity three times per week.
* 30 percent of those aged 50 and over participate in physical activity one to two times per week.
* Between 1987 and 1998, the number of fitness club members over the age of 55 increased by more than 200 percent.
This means that the changes that occur in our lifestyles, financial situations and bodies as we grow older present an opportunity for the fitness industry to leverage physical fitness as the new health prescription for mature adults. "These people are still active, but they're also acutely aware of seeing illness in their peers," says Bill Howland, director of public relations and research at the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). "They're aware of seeing high blood pressure, cancer and other illnesses. There's a motivation to become more physically active, and this is something clubs can tap into in a very positive way."
In its book 50 Million Members by 2010, IHRSA refers to the senior population as "the centerpiece of the industry's initiative" to create new memberships. And for good reason. Older adults are growing in number, interested in exercise, and committed. In fact, once older members start a fitness program, they are less likely to drop out. "When you start to look at exercising for health reasons, whether it's at age 40, 50 or 60, it's a commitment for life," says Keiser. "Because they're buying a membership for health - not for aesthetics or an event or another short-term reason - they're less likely to quit."
Clubs that serve only the younger market may brag of 50 new memberships in a month, but they may also have 30 or more members who quit during the same period. Older adults, on the other hand, are very loyal, and once they start to experience the benefits of exercise, they will tell all of their friends. This positive word of mouth means that senior members cost very little in terms of marketing and retention expenses.
Despite encouraging enrollment statistics, fitness clubs have only scratched the surface of the profitable older market. "Clubs have captured only 10 to 12 percent of the total population," says Howland. "And only 9 percent of people over the age of 55. There are a lot of people out there who are not members of clubs but who have more time, disposable income and motivation."
Anthony Slayen, senior program director of Cascade Athletic Clubs in Portland, Ore., understands the potential of the mature market. The club's Silver Power program caters to older members.
"We have 4,000 people over the age of 60 in our program," says Slayen. "We offer not only exercise programs but also a lot of senior group classes such as water walking, water aerobics, low impact aerobics, tai chi, line dancing and a chair class."
The response has been very positive. "Of the seniors that sign up, we have a 40 to 60 percent success rate, meaning that they stick with the program," Slayen says. When Cascade Athletic Clubs asked members why they exercise, the members mentioned mental health benefits; higher energy levels; fitness; happiness; self-esteem; and the elimination of depression.
With the huge growth of the older market and their increasing levels of activity, a club owner should just be able to throw open the doors and expect a flood of new members, right? Wrong. According to Keiser, if clubs ignore the older market, new entities, such as insurance companies, will move in.
Inertia and an addiction to the quick fix is another form of competition that can be hard for fitness clubs to break through. "That's difficult to overcome," says Howland. "That's powerful inertia keeping people on their couches" - and out of the fitness clubs. And older adults may prefer to rely on prescription medications rather than control medical problems through diet and exercise.
Other forms of entertainment and activity represent another source of rivalry for the fitness industry. "There are a whole host of options for what to do," says Stefan. "People choose shopping, they choose to go to the theater or the movies, they choose to exercise on their own."
The biggest competition for the lucrative older market, according to Stefan, is technology. "The second fastest-growing market for the Internet and the computer is the older population," says Stefan. However, this trend creates more social isolation than socialization - a problem that can be remedied by the camaraderie and interaction that fitness clubs provide.
So there we have it: Older adults are a growing demographic with money to spend and the motivation to exercise. Although it may be daunting at first due to older members' special needs and competition from various fronts, clubs should do what they can to tap into this lucrative market. "This population is one that we can't afford to ignore," says Stefan. "They're no longer a peripheral market."


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Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the boudin sausage and poach for 4 to 5 minutes or until the sausages are firm. Drain and set aside. In medium saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, peppers and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until wilted. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Season the chicken with Essence. Add the chicken and saute to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the sausage and ham and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add the milk and veal reduction and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and stir in the grits. Stir for 30 seconds, then add the cheese and stir until the cheese melts. Cook, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the grits are tender and creamy. Stir in the green onions. In a saute pan, heat the remaining oil. Pan sear the boudin sausage for 2 minutes on each side. To serve, mound the grits in the center of each plate. Lay two links of sausage on top of the grits. Spoon the sauce over the sausage and serve.
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Metadata is structured or descriptive information about a resource. It is information that is gathered and recorded about a resource. For DLESE, this means providing information like a title, description, audience, geospatial coverage, keywords, etc. about classroom activities, curriculum, scientific visualizations, lesson plans, data, annotations, collections, images, or news and opportunities, etc. Well-structured metadata integrated with an efficient discovery system promotes targeted searching, browsing and use of such resources by the Earth system science community. Once a resource is "found" in the library, metadata is the information about the resource that is returned to a user. It is also the information that is exchanged with other libraries. Metadata records are the content of DLESE. DLESE does not hold the physical files of resources, only metadata records are held. Therefore, metadata is a key structural component of the library. Technically, DLESE metadata is kept in the form of structured digital records in the eXtensible Markup Language (XML).
Since DLESE provides access to a broad spectrum of resources, different metadata frameworks, ADN, collection, annotation, news and opportunities, have evolved to support the unique characteristics of the resources being described. These frameworks are summarized below.
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Collection building is a process conducted over time that builds and shapes a collection into a balanced, cohesive and sought-after set of user materials. Collections are groups of resources (activities, modules, annotation, etc.) organized around a theme, organization, topic, audience, learning strategy or some criteria that can be articulated. Good collection building involves
Cataloging is the act of assembling metadata information about a resource. The goal is to help library users find the most useful resources. Cataloging can be as easy as just providing a title and description or more complex such that library users will be able to
While extensive knowledge of a resource is beneficial to cataloging, it is not required. That being said, a cataloger needs to make an effort to find the necessary information to fully describe a resource. And, a cataloger needs to adhere to cataloging best practices that include using controlled vocabularies correctly and paying heed to the definitions of each field being cataloged.
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Georgia Jones is a stunningly beautiful pornstar and nude model who was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas during April of 1988. Her long flowing jet black hair sets off her crystal clear blue eyes. She also has an amazing body and long lickable legs. Many fans don't realize that her ancestry is all Irish, probably because they are too busy being mesmerized by her tight fuckable 32A-22-35 physique.
Growing up, the one thing that really interested Georgia was her best female friend. She has always had a taste for other women, as far back as she can remember. In fact, her first sexual experience was with a woman and she enjoyed it a lot. According to interviews online, Georgia Jones prefers having lesbian sex with women because they are more playful than men and tend to keep things emotionally fun from start to finish. Men tend to get too intense and serious about sex for her liking.
Georgia Jones was considered by her friends to be extremely smart and intuitive. She sometimes plays down those traits to avoid seeming too smart or arrogant, but she has always been very aware of her how pretty she is and how that can open doors for her in business or her personal life. Shortly after she turned 18 Georgia Jones began working at a local club as a nude dancer. She loved giving lap dances, especially for the other strippers and her girlfriends.
Her dancing career eventually led to a few low budget modeling jobs, however that started her on the path to a much more lucrative porn career because those jobs got her noticed by XXX casting agents, and by age 19 Georgia Jones was ready to start fucking on film!
Some of her earliest porn performances include the movie "X" by Andrew Blake, a few softcore scenes for Playboy Video and erotic photo sets for Ninnworx. The people Jones met in the porn business have been great to her. She feels that they are real and truly know themselves because sex in public strips away a lot of the emotional armor people try to wear and leaves them bare, real and ready to embrace life. They are also really relaxed and fun loving, so she fits right in.
Always comfortable with her naked body, Georgia Jones has been confident enough to model nude right from day one. In her personal life Georgia Jones is bisexual but on camera she has been a lesbian-only performer. She loves working with redheads and sexy ladies who have big natural tits. Unfortunately, lesbian movies and lesbian performers often do not get the recognition they deserve, so Georgia tries her best to make her movies stand out from the rest but it will always be an uphill battle for any pornstar who tries to compete with hardcore XXX action and avoids getting fucked by big cocks in videos that show everything her pussy can do.
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Georgia Jones has starred in close to 90 movies for some of the leading adult production companies including Girlfriends Films, 3rd Degree Films, Kick Ass Pictures, New Sensations, Evil Angel, Tom Byron, Bluebird Films, Zero Tolerance, Pink Visual, Adam and Eve and many others. Many studios have competed over the years to become the first to film her in hardcore action.
From 2007 to 2010, Georgia was rumored to be in a serious off-camera relationship with pornstar Faye Reagan. The two lovely ladies had sex together in several XXX movies and developed a very strong emotional connection. These days, when it comes to dating, she looks for someone with good hygiene, who likes to work out and eat well. Passion and compassion are also very important to her according to interviews and Ms. Jones prefers male lovers with understated taste in clothing or very extravagant CFNM fashions for women. Her turn-offs include people who are too cocky, self-centered, or intentionally ignorant.
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Overall, Georgia Jones considers herself to be a very sexual person, but she is also a bit of a recluse. Most of the time she would rather stay home and watch films with friends on television than go out to wild parties or special events. Her favorite movies are "Dirty Dancing" and "Loathing in Las Vegas." She also loves Italian food and sushi. Her favorite music is R&B because she loves the soulful sound and poignant lyrics. Georgia also has a bit of a vampire fetish and admires Ann Rice for her ability to write such a powerfully erotic story in that genre.
In 2009 Georgia Jones was nominated for an AVN Award for Best All-Girl Couples Sex Scene in "Fem Vivace" with Jana Jordan. In 2010, she was one of the Maxim U.K. top 12 porn stars of the year and she also received an AVN nomination for Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene in "Party of Feet." In 2011, she received two AVN Award nominations, one for Best Gonzo Release in "Faye & Georgia's Birthday Bash" and the second was for Best All-Girl Three-Way Sex Scene for a Girlfriends Films title starring Ashlyn Rae and Avy Scott. Also in 2011, Georgia Jones was featured as Penthouse Pet of the Month for August, which she considers to be an important honor for a girl who has only done lesbian and solo porn work so far.
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History Center Architectural Tour
Mar 16, 2019
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore the Polk County History Center during a family friendly architectural tour and learn more about Neo-Classical architecture, the construction of the building and the stories behind the iconic Old Polk County Courthouse.
The Old Polk County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 1989. In honor of our 25th anniversary, we will be offering a family version of our new architectural tour as part of Throwback Thursdays.
The tour is offered on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
You may also be interested in Polk County History Center or History Center Lunch & Learn Lecture Series.
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Must See Art: "Destination Unknown" by Ari Lankin at RL Fine Arts
Photos by G. Art by Ari Lankin.
Ari Lankin's latest exhibit is EPIC! "Destination Unknown," which is currently showing at RL Fine Arts in Manhattan finds Ari Lankin working for the first time on larger canvases. 71 x 71 inches, to be exact. One thing that has not changed; however, are the vivid colors and abstract imagery that will fill your head long after you leave the gallery. It is impossible to see the detail of these paintings, so I urge you to see them in person.
Here's an extreme closeup of "Play," but again, seeing these works in person is a much better experience.
I also encourage you to check out Ari Lankin's official website. He often shows "process videos" of his works. As you watch his paintings transform, you will be amazed!
The detail on this painting will quite possibly make your head explode! See "Destination Unknown" by Ari Lankin at RL Fine Arts (located at 39 West 19th, Suite 612) in Manhattan through August 31, 2013.


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Scary. People I know are googling me and finding this page. How embarrassing ;-)
Name: Malcolm Scott
Member since: 2002-08-30 11:18:41
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Homepage: http://malc.org.uk/
I'm a Research Assistant at the University of Cambridge Computer
Laboratory. The information about me that was here was
vastly out of date so has been removed. I no longer
actively maintain my journal here. You might want to try my livejournal
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Scary. People I know are googling me and finding this page. How embarrassing ;-)
As people may have noticed, I don't actively maintain my journal here any more; I just posted this whilst passing through to remove all references to my (somewhat abandoned) project previously known as MailTrack, due to trademark reasons......
Well, here I am in Cambridge University, starting a computer science course on Thursday. It's been an exhausting few days, but I'm enjoying it (although I was horrified to hear that I have 9am lectures every day - including Saturday!). I packed too much to fit into my small-ish room, but never mind. (Except I had to lug it all up three floors...)
And the download speeds here are amazing :-) After being stuck on 64 kbit/s ISDN for ages, downloading stuff at speeds approaching 40 Mbit/s is quite a shock to the system!
Spam, spam, spam, spam....
You know you've been spending too long organising spam filtering when you start writing <spam class=...> in a block of HTML!
The new UK anti-spam law is, um, a bit odd. I can't see the logic in not banning spam sent to businesses. Is this so we're allowed to spam the spammers back in revenge? :-)
Well, it's been a long time since I posted here - too long considering I've (in theory) had loads of spare time for the past month!
Real life
Starting with the "old news": I'm definitely going to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and I've had a few billion forms to fill in about this... Two other people I know are going there, which is nice, and others are going to different colleges in the same university. I travel down on 4th October... and before then I've got to have sorted out everything I want to take with me, which will not be easy considering the state of my room!
I bought my Undergraduate Gown today (which I need on the second day in Trinity Hall, for the Matriculation Photograph). It's plain black. That's boring. Perhaps I should have chosen one of the colleges, e.g. Gonville and Caius which has a blue one. Oh well, never mind, at least my college is pronounceable!
The mailing list program I mentioned in my last entry works well now, and I've been paid. A few more features - fairly extensive ones - have been requested, and I'll hopefully have time to implement those (for a further payment, of course!). I would have started earlier, except there's been a disagreement over code licensing - but I think I've finally got permission to continue GPLing it (or at least I got "Thanks for the clarification; please proceed" which I think means the same). (Memo to self: sort out licensing before writing any code next time...) Thanks to aes for his help and suggestions in resolving this.
I've also started programming in C again - just a little bit, writing fixes for aes's calculator app - but I haven't done this for years, and have never before done any GUI work in C. Great fun. But my method of teaching myself probably means I'll end up with really bad coding style... (I suppose that's what my imminent CompSci course is for!)
The Network From Hell
A DNS server I set up a few months ago for a large, wide-area company network has started choking, complaining of excessive connections. This server is supposed to only handle DNS lookups for the Internet and for the non-Windows portion of their network (and there isn't much of that) - lookups for internal Windows machines should be handled by various NT Domain Servers before the queries get to my server. But no: it turns out that for the past couple of years, they've been doing their Windows DNS stuff completely wrong (mainly because they were using Windows NT techniques on Windows 2000 servers, I think) and this results in huge numbers of bogus queries being dumped on my server. E.g. a machine wants to find another Windows machine called "ABCD123". My server shouldn't see this request at all, since it should be handled by either a Windows NT Domain Controller or a Windows 2000 Active Directory Controller. But instead my server is thrown requests for "ABCD123.subdomain.domain.co.uk.", "ABCD123.domain.co.uk.", "ABCD123.co.uk.", "ABCD123.uk." and "ABCD123.". None of which exist. And this is happening hundreds of times a second from different machines all over the network...
And for once I can just say "it's not my fault; fix your network" :-) It's nice when it's Someone Else's Problem.
(Not something I do regularly, but why not, once in a while...)
I helped organise a small LAN party at a friend's house last weekend - and amazingly everything worked as planned. Now, with the enthusiasm gained at the LAN party, I'm trying to set up a Linux dedicated server for UT2003; this worked perfectly for about half an hour today, then mysteriously stopped working and nothing I do will make it work again. Clients just get stuck in some sort of loop whilst connecting, sending out about 10 six-byte UDP packets per second to the server. Oh well, more tweakage needed.
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This deluxe outfit has a separate pedestal base and an oriental-type cabinet. The cabinet is approximately eight inches on a side. All four sides are opened and the two side panels are removed, showing the interior of the cabinet to be empty. While in this condition the cabinet may be turned and shown on all sides. The panels are replaced, the four side doors are closed and the production begins. This apparatus may be used as either a production or a vanish. The load capacity is twelve 36" silk squares and two spring rabbits and skunks and one spring duck. Live animals may be used as the load chamber is almost as big as the cabinet. This can be used close-up, on a platform or on stage and surrounded. The working action is automatic and this precision-made apparatus is exquisitely finished in bright lacquers.
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The Angels and Oakland Athletics are like a pair of cyclists who have broken away from the peloton, the A's holding the top spot in the American League West and the Angels in prime drafting position, 1 1/2 games back.
The Angels, who at 57-37 have the second-best record in baseball, won 19 of 23 games before the All-Star break, a sprint that would have tracked down most division leaders but not the A's, who have won 17 of 25.
If this seems familiar, it's because the A's and Angels did a similar tango in 2002, when Oakland won 20 straight from Aug. 13-Sept. 4 but couldn't shake the Angels, who won 21 of 27 from Aug. 10-Sept. 8 and caught the A's on Sept. 12.
The A's won the division with a 103-59 record, but that season turned out OK for the 99-win Angels, who won the World Series.
"There's no point of being in first place in July," said Angels catcher Chris Iannetta. "You just want to keep pace and see who wins the division, who wins the wild card.
"One of us could take off and leave everyone else behind, or we could hang tight until the end. Who knows? Maybe we'll have a one-game playoff. It could be fun."
Then again, maybe not. If the Angels and A's meet for a one-game playoff to determine the division champion, the loser of that game would have to win a one-game wild-card playoff just to advance to the division series.
That could be against another AL West team, Seattle, which is eight games behind Oakland but currently holds the second wild-card spot. And the Mariners, who open a three-game series in Anaheim on Friday night, have two pitchers, Felix Hernandez and Hisashi Iwakuma, who have been tough on the Angels.
"There's more of a premium on winning the division because you have to get by that one-game playoff," said Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, a strong proponent of the new playoff format. "Winning a division is carrying the weight that it should."
The Angels, on pace to win 98 games, could finish with baseball's second-best record and still be relegated to a one-and-done wild-card game.
"That's something you can't think about right now," Iannetta said. "The task at hand is to win today. If we take care of what we can every day, the standings will take care of itself."
Keys to the second half
A rotation that has combined to go 41-27 with a 3.81 earned-run average and averaged just over six innings a start must continue to pitch effectively and deep into games, a task that grew a little more challenging when left-hander C.J. Wilson went on the disabled list because of a sprained right ankle July 10.
Then again, Wilson, who will be out for two to four weeks, had a 10.26 ERA with eight walks in 16 2/3 innings of his last four starts, so maybe the Angels will be better off with Hector Santiago in the rotation for now.
A revamped and improved bullpen must pitch more as it did in the last 26 games, when relievers combined for a 2.68 ERA, .203 opponents average and converted 10 of 12 save opportunities, than the first 66 games, when it had a 4.36 ERA, .243 opponents average and blew 10 of 26 save opportunities.
Moves to make
Sidearm-throwing Joe Smith has been lights out since replacing the traded Ernesto Frieri as closer, converting all 10 of his save opportunities and not giving up a hit in his last 10 innings, and setup man Kevin Jepsen has given up one earned run in 24 2/3 innings in his last 17 games, lowering his ERA to 2.08.
But that won't preclude the Angels from pursuing a closer such as San Diego's Huston Street, Miami's Steve Cishek or Boston's Koji Uehara if he becomes available; or a setup man such as the Padres' Joaquin Benoit.
"I still believe it's important to deepen that pool of guys that is going to hold leads," Scioscia said. "Whether that comes in the form of a closer who moves Joe to a different part of the game or a setup guy who would keep Joe in that ninth-inning bubble remains to be seen."
Best-case scenario
The starting pitching holds up, the Angels add an impact arm to the bullpen, and a Mike Trout-led offense that leads the major leagues with 478 runs, an on-base percentage of .334 and 29 comeback wins — and hit .371 (69 for 186) with runners in scoring position over the last 20 games — continues to pound away.
Worst-case scenario
The Angels incur another injury in the rotation, forcing them to dip into an extremely thin minor league system for a starter or scramble for one in a trade, and the bullpen reverts to its inconsistent ways of April and May, forcing the offense to outslug the pitching deficiencies.
What's realistic
The schedule stiffens after the break, with 17 of 20 games against Seattle, Baltimore, Detroit and the Dodgers, teams that are a combined 42 games over .500. But barring a complete collapse, the Angels should end their four-year playoff drought, a huge step for a team that underachieved in 2012 and 2013.
The offense is prolific and deep enough to absorb an injury or two. If the pitching remains strong, there is no reason the Angels can't overtake the A's and win their first division title since 2009.
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Try different values. In particular, extreme ones (eg. 0, 1023 or close to that)
Now, every 100mSec I make a call to a TimerThree function, the PWM function, and this is where TCCR3A is able to be changed, as follows;
Well why do you call that every 100 mS? You don't need to change the period, do you? Only the duty cycle.
Something in your code, or in a library, is doing it. Possibly due to a buffer overrun somewhere
Does this code have interrupts?
Firstly, I have removed the TimerThree generated 100mSec interrupt used to call a routine.That interrupt has been replaced with a standard 100mSec millis() time check, which works fine.
For something that goes wrong very occasionally it sounds like a timing issue
is your theory that the PWM output will eventually stop?
can't get past the dreaded "sync" error.
For that matter just write 32 every time but record that the value was wrong.
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Sun City golfers have been filling the tee sheets at all three courses when weather allows, and they'll soon get more opportunities to play 18 holes when the Argent Lakes golf course fully opens Aug. 1. Shannon Archer, director of golf business operations, talks about the opening of the course and golf in Sun City.
Q. Tell us what's in store when Argent Lakes opens as an 18-hole course.
A. We are very excited that the final nine holes are completed and residents get to play a full 18 holes of this beautiful executive course. Residents can get an exclusive preview Aug. 1 and 2 by paying for a 9-hole round and playing 18. You can start making your tee time by calling 645-0507.
Q, What makes Argent Lakes different than Okatie Creek and Hidden Cypress?
A. Argent Lakes is a premier executive course. It's designed with the fun and length of an executive course, but maintained in the style of a championship course. You can work on your iron game and an array of short-game shots, and finish in a shorter amount of time than a regulation course. Okatie Creek and Hidden Cypress golf courses are both championship courses. Golfers of all skill levels can easily enjoy Okatie Creek, while Hidden Cypress was designed to be a unique challenge. I've lived in the Lowcountry for a long time, and Sun City's golf courses are by far some of the best maintained around.
Q. Do you have an update on the Okatie Creek greens?
A. We have made tremendous progress with the Okatie Creek greens. I'd like to thank all the golfers for their patience and support while our maintenance crews worked to improve the course conditions. With the additional work done in June, we will not be closing Okatie Creek the first week on August for aerification.
Q. We are pretty far into 2012. How's the golf budget looking?
A. Even with a rough month of June, we are still ahead of year-to-date budget expectations. The restructuring of the Golf Department is near completion. We hope to roll out some new programs in 2012 for the enjoyment of all golfers in Sun City Hilton Head.


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About EnglandEngland is world-famous for its landmarks and culture. England budget travel is sure to be an experience never to be forgotten, with a wide range of attractions to see.
England Budget Travel
Below is a list of England's top destinations, click on the link to view all details and tours.
Fast Facts
Great British Pound (GBP)
Dialing Code
England HIV/AIDS is on the increase, despite first world medical and healthcare facilities, and an excellent National Healthcare System in place. Patients are largely unaware to their AIDS status, and many have not been tested which could add to the problem if these people are sexually active and not using adequate protection.
England airports include the following:
• London Heathrow Airport
• London Gatwick Airport
• Manchester Airport
• Birmingham International Airport
England birdlife is fairly diverse, and falls within a number of habitats ranging from gardens, to farmland, woodlands, moors, wetlands or coastal areas. Many species are native to England, while a number are migrating birds from Europe or surrounds. Bird watching is a highly popular activity in England, and many birds are protected.
England conservation is fairly progressive, with a large number of nature reserves, national parks, protected areas, important natural areas and Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as large number of animal rights groups, animal welfare groups, conservation groups and many other organisations committed to conserving England's natural habitats and species.
England cultures include the following:
• Architecture and gardens play an important role in history
• Cuisine is regarded world-wide for the simple but interesting staples
• Art has played a large role since early Renaissance days
• Literature has progressed from Shakespeare days to modern English classics
• Music plays a vital role in almost all cultures in the country
England customs allowances include the following for travelers over 17 years old:
• 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco
• 4 liters of still table wine
• 16 liters of beer
• 1 liter of spirits or 2 liters of fortified wine
• £340 worth of all other goods including perfume and souvenirs
With a world-class free healthcare service and a range of hospitals and medical facilities on offer, England health will not be a concern on your travels. A number of chemists and health shops can be found in almost all towns and cities, making health care simple and easy. There are also very few major diseases or health threats in the country.
England inoculations include the following:
• Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
• Tetanus-diphtheria
• Influenza
England languages include the following:
• English
• Welsh
• Scottish Gaelic and Lowland Scots
• Cornish
• Irish
• Immigrant and foreign languages
• Sign language
England malaria facts include the following:
• Malaria is not a risk in England
• Malaria medication is not needed to travel to England, and should never be taken unnecessarily
• If you are travelling from a malaria zone you may need to continue your medication for up to a week or two after landing in England
• If travelling to a malaria zone country from England, you need to consult your GP
England money & banking info includes the following:
• The currency in England is Pounds Sterling (GBP) and pence
• Credit cards are widely accepted, except in some very rural areas
• Euros are used to some extent but not very widely
• ATMs or cash points are situated in almost every town and city
• Foreign exchange facilities can be found throughout the country
England people include the following groups:
• White 89.90%
• Asian 5.30%
• Black 2.69%
• Mixed 1.57%
• Chinese 0.68%
• Other 0.64%
England local phrases include the following:
• Cash point - ATM / STM
• All right? - Common greeting
• Cheers - Thanks / Goodbye
• Tea - Supper / Dinner
• Chemist - Pharmacy / Drug store
England plant life ranges from lush forests to woodlands, with a number of key wetlands and coastal areas found within the country. Crops are also abundant, with a number of fruit trees, grazing meadows and textile trees to be found.
A 2007 UN estimate puts England's population at 51,092,000.
England religion groups include the following:
• Christian 71.75%
• No Religion / Other / Not Stated 22.88%
• Muslim 2.97%
• Hindu 1.06%
• Sikh 0.63%
• Jewish 0.5%
• Buddhist 0.28%
Safety Tips
England safety tips include the following:
• England is generally a safe country with a low crime rate
• Petty crime such as pick pocketing and muggings can occur however
• Keep all valuables secure and out of site
• Avoid walking alone at night, especially in remote areas like parks or subways
• Only use licensed black cabs, unlicensed cabs may drive dangerously
England local transport options include the following:
• Train
• Bus
• Taxi
Travel Books
England recommended travel books include the following:
• England For Dummies by Donald Olson
• Lonely Planet England Country Guide by David Else
• The Most Beautiful Villages of England by James Bentley
• Rick Steves' England 2009
Visa Requirements
England visa info includes the following:
• EU residents do not need a visa
• Irish residents do not need a visa
• Canadian and American residents do not need a visa
• New Zealand and Australia residents do not need a visa
• South African and all other nationals require a visa
What To Buy
What to buy for England safaris:
• Plug adaptor (US travelers) or electricity converter
• Good backpack or suitable soft luggage and a moneybag
• Camera batteries, film or memory card
• Gumboots or galoshes for wet weather
• A very up to date street map
What To Pack
What to pack for England holidays:
• Solid, comfortable walking shoes and extra pares of thick socks
• Clothes for all weather, including warm jerseys and t-shirts
• Costume and beach gear if visiting the coastal areas
• Evening wear and smart clothes for evening activities
• Rain gear as well as sun protection including sunglasses and hat
When To Go
When to go to England:
• Winters are from November to February and are cold and wet
• Snow falls at the start of end of winter
• Summers are from May to August and are hot and dry
• Rainfall occurs throughout the year
• Late April to September is the best time to visit
England wildlife is surprisingly diverse, with a large number of species to be found across the country's various habitats and eco-regions. Many large predators such as the wolf are now extinct in England; however there are a number of smaller predators as well as large number of deer, weasel family and rodents.
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The highlight of my trip had to be Gweru in Zimbabwe, it was my idea of paradise. So much to do there with the animals and the location of it was just beautiful!
— Anne B (27) from Ireland
The trip was great! A very relaxed ride in a mokoro, followed by camping in the Okavango Delta and watching the animals on the islands was awesome!
— Michael & Silke from Germany
I loved every millisecond of the entire trip... Guess what I did in Swakopmund? I skydived out of a plane - woohoo was that AWESOME :-)
— JoJo E (61) from Switzerland
Finally home and had a great time…. I loved the shark diving, Sossusvlei and Himba people. Saw Lions, a Leopard, Elephants, Giraffes, everything really! Thanks for…
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I did not believe in god till i visited Chobe National Park.
— Juca from Uruguay
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Do this on the 14-day Kruger and Mozambique Safari.Tours with Kruger National Park Game Drive
Do this on the Best of South West Africa.Tours with Okavango Delta Mokoro Excursion
Do this on the Best of East Africa.Tours with Serengeti National Park Excursion
Do this on the Best of South West Africa.Tours with Victoria Falls Flight of Angels
Do this on the Best of South West Africa.Tours with White Water Rafting on the Zambezi River
Visit Etosha National Park on the Best of NamibiaTours through Etosha National Park
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This article breaks down the significance of the two end of credits scenes for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. If you haven't seen the film yet and don't want to be spoiled, now would be a good time to leave. Also, that's right, we said two. You didn't just up and leave after that first one, did you? Shame. Here's everything you need to know to prep you for what's to come in the Marvel universe.
Who's was that guy?
Who was that guy doing all the talking? I'm so glad you asked, that guy has a great name. That's Baron Wolfgang von Strucker (Thomas Kretschmann) and he's here to let you know that HYDRA didn't die with Robert Redford. Oh sure, Senator Gary Shandling may be under arrest, but a corrupted S.H.I.E.L.D. wasn't the only plan HYDRA had cooking. Baron Wolfgang von Strucker is going to be a big part of The Avengers: Age of Ultron and I hope they say his full name every single time.
What was that thing?
That glowing object that Baron Wolfgang von Strucker and his Germanic cohorts were looking at significantly? You remember that! That's Loki's Chitauri sceptre for The Avengers! He wielded it with such flair! He stabbed Coulson with it! You remember.
Oh, yeah. But why does that matter?
Even more important (in terms of tying all these movies together) than the "what" of that sceptre is the "who." As in, who gave Loki that sceptre? That would be Thanos. Who we first met in this post-Avengers sequence.
He's going to factor into Guardians of the Galaxy, so don't worry about him too much for right now. Just know that this sceptre ties Guardians of the Galaxy to Cap, Thor and the rest of the Avengers.
Okay, but, more importantly. Who were those other people?
Those people in prison? That would be a pair of super-powered Marvel twins: Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olson). You might have heard some super nerdy people around you in the theater breathe a sigh of relief because the twins looked so amazing. There was some concern about Quicksilver's costume. Anyway, these two have special powers (he's got super speed, she's telekinetic). They're also the offspring of Magneto who has, of late, been played by either Ian McKellan or Michael Fassbender on-screen in the X-Men films. But don't expect a crossover. It's complicated, and a shame, and it's going to make this whole thing a lot more confusing, but there's a different Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch in the X-Men franchise. Seriously, don't worry about it. Just pretend they're not related. Just know that THESE twins will be a big part of The Avengers: Age of Ultron.
What will impress my nerd friends the most?
A lot of these post-credits scenes (particularly the one after Thor: The Dark World) have been hinting at the big storyline to come in the Marvel movie universe. You don't have to go too far into it if you don't want to. (Spoilers!) Just smile mysteriously at your nerd friends and say "Infinity Gauntlet, amirite?!"
Uh, what more is there to say?
If you walked out after the first end of credits sequence and missed it, this second scene was just a short glimpse of Bucky Barnes a.k.a. The Winter Soldier walking through that Smithsonian Exhibit and presumably putting the pieces of his past together. This seems like a fairly straightforward sequence. After all, Captain America: The Winter Soldier ends with Steve Rogers/Captain Americ (Chris Evans) and Sam Wilson/The Falcon (Anthony Mackie) heading off to find Bucky. However, this is where we'll get into some spoilery speculation…
Seriously. Spoilery. Please leave.
Did you know that Sebastian Stan has a 9 picture deal with Marvel? Oh yes he does. Do you know what I think? Here's what I think.


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September 20, 2007
The law firm of Jones Day was the site of yet another tremendous Wabash evening Sept 19 as the National Capital Association of Wabash Men welcomed President Pat White and his lovely wife Chris to the area.
The group gathered on the roof deck at Jones Day before dinner, taking in the beautiful view of the Capitol building on a nearly perfect fall evening.
Jefferson Crew '05, the president of the area regional association, served as the evening's emcee. Greg Castanias '87, welcomed the group to his firm and also outlined the major cause of the evening, supporting the Jim Graham '65 Externship Program. Jefferson introduced President White for his remarks after dinner.
President White updated the group on the start of his "sophomore" year and outlined his vision for the strategic planning process underway at Wabash. Pat noted that our fall enrollment is the largest on record. It was readily apparent to all who attended that Pat and Chris have truly embraced the Wabash community.
Jim Graham was one of the founding members of the regional association and, by all accounts, the spark plug for its growth. Today the group ranks as one of the most engaged and active of all Wabash regional associations. The group decided to name the Externship program for Jim Graham as a lasting tribute to all Jim did for Wabash in the area. When we think of Jim we also think of his lovely wife Lani who shared Jim with us and who is today a staunch supporter of the Externship program.
Many thanks go out to Greg and Jane Castanias. Greg and Jane hosted the event and wonderful dinner. This allowed the entire group to focus on supporting the Graham Externship Fund. Thanks as well to Jefferson Crew and the other area leaders for their efforts to bring out a nice crowd for the event. A good time was indeed had by all.
Photo: Top-President Whites talks to the group at the capitol building appears to be right in the doorway. Right - President White
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Alternative Modalities
> Meditation
Also listed as:
Transcendental Meditation®, Mindfulness
Related terms
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Aggression, analytical meditation, applied relaxation, audio-visual relaxation training, autogenic training, awareness, Ayurveda (Sanskrit), Benson's relaxation response, Brahmakumaris Raja Yoga meditation, breath meditation, breath of fire, breath therapy, breathing awareness meditation program (BAM), Buddhism, Buddhist meditation techniques, Buddhist psychology, Chi Kung (Chinese), concentration, concentration meditation, contemplation, dialectical behavior therapy, guided imagery, guided meditation, Hinduism, hypnosis, Jainism, Jungian, kapalabathi (Sanskrit), Lamrim (Tibetan), laughter meditation, loving-kindness meditation, mantra (Sanskrit), mind-body medicine, mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), movement meditation, moving meditation, naming, om (Sanskrit), Omkar meditation, placement meditation, pranayama (Sanskrit), prayer meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, Qi gong (Chinese), relaxation, relaxation response, relaxation techniques, Sahaj yoga meditation, Sahaja yoga, Samadhi (Sanskrit), samatha (Sanskrit), segmented breathing, Sikhism, single-pointed concentration, sitting meditation, stabilizing meditation, Tai chi (Chinese), Taiji (Chinese), Taoism, thoughtless awareness, TM®, tonglen (Tibetan), ton-len, Transcendental Meditation®, transpersonal psychology, Vairochana's posture, vipassana (Sanskrit), visualization, yoga (Sanskrit), zazen (Chinese), Zen (Chinese, Japanese, Sanskrit), Zen Buddhism, Zen meditation.
: This monograph does not fully address other forms of mental and relaxation disciplines such as autogenic training, biofeedback, distant healing, imagery, prayer, qigong, relaxation therapy, tai chi, visualization, and yoga (see separate monographs for these modalities).
Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in spiritual traditions, particularly in Eastern philosophical and religious practices. In modern times, numerous meditation types are in use, often outside of their original religious and cultural contexts.
The definition of meditation is variable. A classic definition of meditation is the deliberate self-regulation of attention through which the stream of consciousness is temporarily suspended. A common goal is to attain a state of "thoughtless awareness" of sensations and mental activities occurring at the present moment. However, meditation is often popularly perceived as any activity through which a person's attention is focused on a repetitious thought or word. Meditation generally does not involve suggestion, autosuggestion, or trance. Techniques that make use of constant repetition of syllables, visualizations, or other thought forms, but do not achieve thoughtless awareness are sometimes described as being "quasi-meditative." There are many forms and sub-types of meditation or "quasi meditation," and several techniques are described below.
Mindfulness is an approach in which attention is focused on a physical sensation (such as the breath). When thoughts intrude, the individual returns to the focus. Attention is placed on the present moment, rather than on the future or past. This technique may involve a "body scan," in which one focuses on the body from head to feet, concentrating on areas of pain or illness. This is usually performed while lying down. Regular practice is suggested to enhance self-awareness.
Analytical meditation differs from other forms in that the practitioner does not repeat a word over and over, but rather strives to comprehend the deeper meaning of the object of focus. Guided meditation or guided imagery is a technique that directs the imagination towards a conscious goal. Yoga nidra or yogic "sleep" is considered to be a form of guided meditation.
Breath meditation involves focusing on the process of inhaling and exhaling. Deep breathing exercises taught in childbirth classes are a variation of this form. Counting while breathing may provide a meditative focus.
Visualization involves focusing on a specific place or situation. Walking meditation or
is a Zen Buddhist form of movement meditation in which attention is focused on the feeling of the earth beneath the feet. Sitting meditation is similarly practiced. "Naming" consists of giving a name to physical sensations associated with particular emotions in order to become more self-aware. Numerous other variations and subtypes of meditation exist. Meditation is traditionally distinguished from relaxation based on the state of thoughtless awareness that is said to occur during meditation.
Meditation is generally practiced in a quiet environment and in a comfortable position. Sessions vary in length and in number of times practiced daily. It is often recommended to meditate at the same time(s) each day.
Some organized religions and professional organizations have their own specific requirements for formal training and explicit credentialing for new teachers. There are several recognized certification programs for meditation instructors. Widely accepted credentialing and licensure for meditation instructors, however, are currently lacking.
Transcendental meditation® (TM®)
: TM® is a controversial practice that involves the technique of focusing on a "mantra" (a sound, word, or phrase that is repeated to oneself over and over, either aloud as a chant, or silently). Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who became well known due to famous followers such as the musical group The Beatles, introduced TM® to the West in the late 1950s. A goal of TM® is to reach a state of consciousness that is beyond wakefulness, sleep, or dreaming, in which relaxed awareness is achieved. When thoughts intrude, they may be noticed passively before returning to the mantra. Some practitioners suggest that when meditating individuals attain a state of "pure consciousness," they can influence the emotions or mental states of people around them. This area has not been scientifically evaluated. Other claimed benefits of TM® are also controversial, such as improved IQ, reduced violent tendencies, and "yogic flying." It has been argued as to whether TM® should be classified as a religion or not, and some have asserted that TM® constitutes a cult or religious sect. TM® is a registered trademark with centralized administration of training at program centers worldwide.
Numerous theories have been advanced around the mechanisms of action and potential benefits of meditation. It has been suggested that meditation reduces activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the "fight or flight" response, leading to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure, slowed breathing, and muscle relaxation. Multiple studies of transcendental meditation® have noted decreased metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and oxygen consumption. Changes in blood flow to the brain and in brain wave patterns have been reported, as well as alterations in hormone levels. Decreased lactic acid levels have also been reported. Better quality studies are necessary around the mechanism of action of different forms of meditation before firm conclusions can be reached.
Evidence Table
These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.
In general, it appears that regular practice of meditation may promote relaxation and reduce blood pressure. More research is needed before conclusions can be made. However, meditation can be recommended, in addition to healthy diet and exercise, for the prevention (vs. treatment) of hypertension.
There is good evidence that various types of meditation may help improve quality of life for cancer patients. Studies have shown benefits for mood, sleep quality, and the stresses of treatment. The specific effects of meditation are not fully understood. However, meditation can be recommended as a form of support for cancer patients.
The evidence indicates that meditation may help healthy people reduce the effects of stress. More studies are needed to further examine the dynamics of stress and meditation, but meditation can be recommended as a general health-promotion activity.
Meditation may help to improve cognitive function and blood pressure in the elderly, which may in turn promote overall health and longevity. More research is needed to identify the specific effects of meditation on aging. However, based on the available evidence, meditation may be recommended as a health-promoting activity for the elderly.
Meditation may offer general stress-reducing effects for treating or preventing alcohol abuse. However, more studies are needed before conclusions can be made concerning use of meditation for alcoholism treatment or prevention.
Studies suggest that meditation may offer some benefits for anger management. However, more studies are needed to recommend meditation as a form of behavioral intervention for anger.
Various forms of meditation, including mindfulness, transcendental meditation®, and "meditation-based stress reduction programs" have been studied for their effects on anxiety. Better studies are needed before a conclusion can be made.
Studies suggest that Transcendental Meditation® may benefit asthma patients. Furthermore, Sahaja yoga, which incorporates meditation techniques, may have some benefit in the management of moderate to severe asthma. Further studies of meditation alone are needed before a firm conclusion can be drawn.
Meditation (in the form of Tai Chi or Qi gong) may help to improve balance in healthy elderly people. More research is needed to understand the specific effects of meditation on balance.
There is preliminary evidence that meditation may help improve the quality of life during cancer treatment. However, not enough research has shown meditation to help in the prevention of cancer. More studies are needed.
There is not enough evidence that meditation has any clinical effects in cardiovascular disease. More studies are needed to determine whether meditation may have benefits and whether specific techniques might be more effective than others.
Meditation may offer general benefits for mood and stress, which are likely to aid in cardiac care. However, more studies are needed to recommend meditation as a specific treatment during cardiac rehabilitation.
Mindfulness meditation with Qi gong may contribute to improved overall health. However, not enough studies have examined the specific effects of meditation on chronic fatigue syndrome. More studies are needed before meditation can be recommended as a treatment.
Meditation, yoga, and other stress management techniques may help to relieve chronic pain. However, since meditation is often used with many other treatments and therapies, the specific benefits of meditation are not clear. More studies are needed that examine the specific effects of meditation as a treatment for chronic pain.
Some forms of meditation may have positive effects on cognitive function. However, there is not enough clear evidence that any specific form of meditation can support or enhance cognitive function.
Meditation may improve quality of life in elderly patients, and may even potentially reduce the risk for congestive heart failure. However, there is not enough evidence to make firm conclusions about meditation in congestive heart failure, and more studies are needed.
Meditation may improve Crohn's disease symptoms. However, there is not enough evidence to come to a conclusion about meditation in Crohn's disease, and more studies are needed.
Some forms of meditation may prevent relapse in patients who have had bouts of major depression. However, more studies are needed to confirm that meditation may be used as part of treatment for depression.
Preliminary studies show that meditation may help treat binge eating in overweight individuals. More research is needed in this area.
One randomized controlled trial has shown that meditation may reduce distress and improve positive mood states. More research is needed in this area.
Yoga meditation may help prevent seizures in epileptics, although higher quality studies are needed to come to a firm conclusion.
It has been suggested that mindfulness meditation may help improve symptoms in patients with fibromyalgia. Better quality research is necessary before a conclusion can be formed.
Preliminary research suggests that meditation may help manage high cholesterol. More research is needed in this area.
Research suggests that meditation may help improve quality of life in patients with HIV/AIDS. Meditation may even affect immune function, though the studies have been inconclusive. More studies are needed to establish how meditation may be useful as an adjunctive therapy in HIV/AIDS patients.
Research suggests that there may be increased antibody response after meditation. Further study is needed to confirm these findings.
Some forms of meditation may help to ease the symptoms of IBS. However, more research is needed before firm conclusions can be made.
Some forms of meditation may help to ease migraine symptoms. However, more research is needed before firm conclusions can be made.
For healthy subjects, there is not enough scientific evidence that meditation can improve mood. More studies are needed to determine whether meditation has any specific effects on mood.
Research suggests an improvement in multiple sclerosis symptoms after meditation. Further study is needed to confirm these findings.
It is suggested that meditation may help to improve quality of life in organ transplant patients. However, more research is needed before firm conclusions can be made.
There is some evidence that certain meditative techniques may improve symptoms in people with PTSD. However, more studies are needed to examine the specific benefits of meditation before it is recommended for use in patients with PTSD.
Some evidence suggests that meditation may help to reduce complications in pregnancy or childbirth. However, more studies are needed to recommend meditation for specific benefits during pregnancy.
Meditation has been suggested to improve healing of psoriasis, when used in combination with standard treatments. More studies are needed to investigate the specific effects of meditation on psoriasis.
When used in combination with standard psychiatric treatment, meditation may improve treatment outcomes in patients with various psychological conditions. However, more research is needed before meditation is recommended to use along with psychotherapy.
Meditation has been used for improvements in quality of life in a variety of patient populations. More research is needed in this area.
The ability of meditation to improve sleep has been suggested in patients being treated for drug abuse, as well as patients with breast cancer. However, there is currently not enough clinical evidence that meditation improves sleep in patients with breast cancer, drug abuse problems, or in healthy subjects.
Available evidence does not indicate whether meditation can help people to quit smoking. More studies are needed in this area.
Meditation may not be as effective as other therapies for preventing relapse in recovering cocaine addicts. More studies are needed before a conclusion can be made about meditation as a treatment for cocaine dependence.
* Key to grades
: Strong scientific evidence for this use
: Good scientific evidence for this use
: Unclear scientific evidence for this use
: Fair scientific evidence for this use (it may not work)
: Strong scientific evidence against this use (it likley does not work)
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The below uses are based on tradition, scientific theories, or limited research. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider. There may be other proposed uses that are not listed below.
Allergies, angina (chest pain), arrhythmia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), blood vessel disorders, breast milk abnormalities, chronic diseases, coping skills, decrease in heart rate, diabetes, diarrhea, disease diagnosis or treatment (psychotherapy adjunct), dyslexia, emphysema, exercise performance (in patients with chest pain), gag reflex abnormalities, infertility, inflammatory bowel syndrome, low blood cortisol levels, menopausal symptoms, muscle tension, palliative care (end-of-life care), Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy (in HIV), peripheral vascular disease, post-polio pain, premenstrual syndrome, psychosis, Raynaud's disease, reducing oxygen consumption, relaxation, schizophrenia, skin disorders, stroke prevention, suicide prevention, trauma, upset stomach.
Many complementary techniques are practiced by healthcare professionals with formal training, in accordance with the standards of national organizations. However, this is not universally the case, and adverse effects are possible. Due to limited research, in some cases only limited safety information is available.
Most forms of meditation are regarded as being safe for healthy individuals. There are rare reports of adverse effects in people with underlying mental illnesses, including episodes of mania or depersonalization. Some publications warn that intensive meditation or retreats may lead to disorientation, anxiety, or depression. People with psychiatric disorders should consult with their primary mental healthcare professional(s) before starting a program of meditation, and should explore how meditation may or may not fit in with their current treatment plan.
An increased risk of seizure has been reported in a poorly described study, and therefore people at risk of seizures should speak with their primary healthcare professional before starting a meditation program.
The practice of meditation should not delay the time to diagnosis or treatment with more proven techniques or therapies and should not be used as the sole approach to illnesses.
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Barnhofer T, Duggan D, Crane C, et al. Effects of meditation on frontal alpha-asymmetry in previously suicidal individuals. Neuroreport 2007 May 7;18(7):709-12.
Brazier A, Mulkins A, Verhoef M. Evaluating a yogic breathing and meditation intervention for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Am J Health Promot 2006 Jan-Feb;20(3):192-5.
Carlson LE, Garland SN. Impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on sleep, mood, stress and fatigue symptoms in cancer outpatients. Int J Behav Med 2005;12(4):278-85.
Holloway E, Ram FS. Breathing exercises for asthma. The Cochrane Library 2002;(2).
Kabat-Zinn J, Massion AO, Kristeller J, et al. Effectiveness of a meditation-based stress reduction program in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Am J Psychiatry 1992;149(7):936-943.
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Krisanaprakornkit T, Krisanaprakornkit W, Piyavhatkul N, et al. Meditation therapy for anxiety disorders. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006 Jan 25;(1):CD004998.
Lee SH, Ahn SC, Lee YJ, et al. Effectiveness of a meditation-based stress management program as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy in patients with anxiety disorder. J Psychosom Res 2007 Feb;62(2):189-95.
Morone NE, Greco CM. Mind-body interventions for chronic pain in older adults: a structured review. Pain Med 2007 May-Jun;8(4):359-75.
Oman D, Richards TA, Hedberg J, et al. Passage meditation improves caregiving self-efficacy among health professionals: a randomized trial and qualitative assessment. J Health Psychol. 2008 Nov;13(8):1119-35.
Paul-Labrador M, Polk D, Dwyer JH, et al. Effects of a randomized controlled trial of transcendental meditation on components of the metabolic syndrome in subjects with coronary heart disease. Arch Intern Med 2006 Jun 12;166(11):1218-24.
Schneider RH, Alexander CN, Rainforth M, et al. Randomized controlled trials of effects of the transcendental meditation program on cancer, cardiovascular, and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis. Ann Behav Med 1999;21(Suppl):S012.
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BRASILIA, Brazil, June 22 (UPI) -- The president of Brazil says she will make a series of reforms designed to quell protests that have seen more than a million people in the streets.
Dilma Rousseff announced the changes in a pre-recorded nationwide television broadcast following an emergency meeting with her cabinet, the BBC reported Friday.
She promised to come up with a new plan to benefit public transportation, ensure all oil royalties are used for education, and to recruit thousands of foreign doctors to improve the national health service.
Rousseff said she would meet with the leaders of the protests to engage "their contribution, their energy and their ability."
She also pledged to create institutions that were "more transparent, more resistant to wrongdoing."
Her speech touched on the initial cause of the demonstrations: rising fares for public transportation in Sao Paulo. That protest escalated into rallies against corruption and other issues.
The president also responded to criticism about the cost of building a new stadium to host next year's soccer World Cup, saying companies making use of the arena would finance it.
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'Where are the soft, feminine creatures that used to care about men?'
Never mind looking for a good man, says the author of a hot, new book being released this week – good women are the ones who are hard to find.
Suzanne Venker, author of "The Flipside of Feminism," is ready to release her new book, "How to Choose a Husband and Make Peace With Marriage," and in a new column on WND, she explains why the proverbial battle of the sexes needs to be flipped on its head.
"What I hear from men is that they want to love women, but that women have changed," Venker explains in her column. "Where, they wonder, are the soft, feminine creatures that used to care about men and treat them with respect?
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Venker asserts that the wave of the "sexual revolution" has washed away too much, that years of professors, journalists, writers and TV producers finding humor and barbed lessons in emasculating men to some how "empower" women has been a detriment to society and relationships, men and women.
"You can't disempower one sex to empower the other," she asserts. "It doesn't work that way. It doesn't matter how empowered, liberated or successful women are, men and women need each other."
Venker, a former teacher-turned-social critic, says she learned her lessons the hard way. Divorced at age 27, a failed marriage forced her to re-examine her attitude and approach to relationships. She's now happily living in the Midwest with her second husband of 15 years and two children.
Venker faults the sexual revolution and feminist movement of the last 40 years for creating women who believe they don't need men and don't need more from their relationships than, well … sex.
"Women lowered their standards," she told WND. "They did this by changing the way they approach sex. That's the No. 1 biggest issue. They've lost any sort of reasonable modesty or holding high standards and having a lot of self-respect in terms of the way they carry themselves and dress and how quickly they have sex."
She added, "It's funny, this whole 'empowerment' idea was supposed to make women better and give them greater self-esteem. 'Empowered' is a great word, but it's totally misused by feminists. Sexual empowerment does not mean sleeping around. In fact, the message is quite the opposite. It shows that you don't think very much of yourself, that you don't think you're worthy of waiting for or committing to. Honestly, I think a lot of women have no idea that that's how it works between women and men and that their behavior and attitude has driven men into a different direction."
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Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
by Beale, G. K., Carson, D. A.•
Baker Academic 2007
Readers of the New Testament often encounter quotes or allusions to the Old Testament that may be unfamiliar or obscure. In this volume, G. K. Beale and D. A. Carson have brought together a distinguished team of scholars to isolate, catalog, and comment on both the obvious Old Testament quotations and the more subtle allusions found in the New Testament. The result is a comprehensive commentary on the Old Testament references that appear from Matthew through Revelation. It is a vital resource for the reference library of every student of the New Testament.
Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament was a Christianity Today 2008 Book Award winner.
Key Features
- Contains contributions from an impressive list of scholars
- Complete commentary on all Old Testament references and allusions in the New Testament
- Hyperlinked Scripture texts allow easy navigation between the Old and New Testaments as you study
- Craig L. Blomberg (Denver Seminary) on Matthew
- Rikk E. Watts (Regent College) on Mark
- David W. Pao (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) and Eckhard J. Schnabel (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) on Luke
- Andreas J. Köstenberger (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) on John
- I. Howard Marshall (University of Aberdeen) on Acts
- Mark A. Seifrid (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) on Romans
- Roy E. Ciampa (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) and Brian S. Rosner (Moore Theological College) on 1 Corinthians
- Peter Balla (Karoli Gaspar Reformed University, Budapest) on 2 Corinthians
- Moisés Silva (author of Philippians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) on Galatians and Philippians
- Frank S. Thielman (Beeson Divinity School) on Ephesians
- G. K. Beale (Wheaton College Graduate School) on Colossians
- Jeffrey A. D. Weima (Calvin Theological Seminary) on 1 and 2 Thessalonians
- Philip H. Towner (United Bible Societies) on 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus
- George H. Guthrie (Union University) on Hebrews
- D. A. Carson (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) on the General Epistles
- G. K. Beale (Wheaton College Graduate School) and Sean M. McDonough (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) on Revelation
Praise for the Print Edition
This really is a new sort of commentary! For the first time we are given a continuous exegetical reading of the way each New Testament book quotes, alludes to, and evokes the Old Testament Scriptures. This volume will be an immensely useful resource for all kinds of study of the New Testament.
—Richard Bauckham, professor of New Testament Studies and Bishop Wardlaw Professor, St. Mary's College, University of St. Andrews
Finally a volume that surveys the use of the Old Testament in each book of the New Testament. Written by top-tier scholars with unsurpassed expertise in New Testament exegesis, these essays model sound engagement with Scripture that quotes Scripture. This excellent collection is a must-read for all who wish to understand how the New Testament writers understood and used their Bible. This long-awaited volume deserves to become a standard text that will hopefully launch a new stage of fresh work in biblical research.
—Karen H. Jobes, Gerald F. Hawthorne Professor of New Testament Greek and Exegesis, Wheaton College
Every scholar would profit by having a copy of this thorough and judicious work on his or her desk. The authors have collected for us an immense amount of material and insight in a relatively short space, and many of us will be grateful for their efforts. This commentary is a profound witness to the unity of the Testaments in the mystery of Christ.
—Francis Martin, Cardinal Adam Maida Chair of Biblical Studies, Sacred Heart Seminary
Finally we have a work that examines the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament and covers the entirety of the New Testament in a single volume. Pastors, students, and scholars will profit from the careful attention to both the Old and New Testament contexts in which the citations occur, and they will be enriched by the theological depth represented in this important book.
—Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
More than a generation ago, C. H. Dodd and a few other scholars began sowing the seeds of a new and fruitful approach to reading Scripture, by studying the New Testament writers' use of Old Testament texts. The present commentary thus represents the harvest of decades of research into the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. By carefully observing various factors, ranging from the textual to the theological, each contributor shows how the New Testament writers were not only careful readers of the Old Testament but also profound theologians themselves. The scholars on this superb team assembled by Beale and Carson distill many new and remarkable insights for exegesis and theology, all of which serve to demonstrate the explanatory power of this approach for the present and the future. This landmark volume should prove to be an invaluable resource for both the church and the academy—for pastors, teachers, and students alike, whether Protestant or Catholic—and for anyone wanting to go deeper into the heart of sacred Scripture. Indeed, Beale and Carson are to be thanked and congratulated for a momentous accomplishment.
—Scott Hahn, Pope Benedict XVI Chair of Biblical Theology and Liturgical Proclamation, St. Vincent Seminary; professor of scripture and theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Product Details
- Title: Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
- Editors: D. A. Carson and G. K. Beale
- Publisher: Baker Academic
- Publication Date: 2007
- Pages: xxviii, 1,280
About the Editors
D. A. Carson (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is author or editor of numerous books, many of which are found in the D. A. Carson Collection and the D. A. Carson Love of God Collection.
G. K. Beale (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies and professor of New Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School. He is the author or editor of several books, including The Right Doctrine from the Wrong Texts?, and commentaries on Revelation and 1 and 2 Thessalonians.


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As we have seen over the years, it can sometimes take a lot for the Pittsburgh Steelers to drag quarterback Ben Roethlisberger off the field. But the birth of his of his first child might be one thing that can sideline him.
"I'm not missing the birth of my child," Roethlisberger told The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette earlier this week. "There's no chance. I know some fans probably don't want to hear that, but there's no chance."
Roethlisberger, who with 2,203 passing yards and 16 touchdowns through eight games games is arguably having the best season of his career, hasn't revealed when his baby is due, but he hinted on The Dan Patrick Show that it is in the next couple of weeks. The Ravens play the Steelers next week and two weeks later.
The Ravens, who have a one-game lead over the 5-3 Steelers in the AFC North, would surely benefit if Big Ben isn't under center in one of those two games. But we'll see if he will actually have to choose between a critical divisional game and the birth of a child.
We will also see if Roethlisberger gets ripped for that decision.
Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman has been criticized by some -- mainly Mike Florio -- but supported by most after saying that he would skip Sunday night's showdown with the Houston Texans if his wife were to go into labor with their fourth child.
I support these men either way. It's their life, so it's their call.
But the fact remains that it would be a big break for the Ravens if Big Ben's wife goes into labor before 8:20 p.m. next Sunday night.