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This tree is quite large and stands above Devil's Den with the massive boulders of the site just below it. To me it seems symbolic of the survival of man through the trials and tribulations of life, one of which is war. Photographed with Canon PowerShot S51S Jan. 2011
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The snow does not diminish the memories of the pain and suffering wrought here! "War is as much a punishment to the punisher as to the suffer" – Thomas Jefferson.
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Call Obama's bluff and do nothing and then watch Obama DO NOTHING as he has done since becoming UsurperOTUS when it comes to foreign policy. Barry is a blowhard political pussy when it comes to foreign policy when it all comes down to him when no one else goes along and
why he must con the Congress so when it does go bad or becomes ineffective which will happen then he can point the finger back at the evil Hawk Repub Congress !! I say call Barry's bluff and watch the coward cower once again !!
What the hell does this even mean? Are you voting to reject the resolution currently in congress?
If so, that is not going to be any kind of political masterstroke. It'll actually get Obama off the hook, he'll be able to shrug and say that congress has spoken, and the people will be relieved and approve since they seem to be against this. If congress votes for force, Obama isn't going to later "point the finger back at the evil Hawk Repub Congress", that is utterly silly.
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positively and went and did it. The Illini successes carried over to the pros. As recent grads, Scott Langley and Luke Guthrie made the jump to the PGA Tour. We became tough through grinding out our qualifiers in 40-degree weather, with wind
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Coaching, talent and facilities lead to Illinois success
swing," says PGA Tour player Luke Guthrie , who starred at Illinois from 2008-12. "When you come out of the ..... prospects to come to Illinois. When Luke Guthrie (pictured right) was deciding ..... Scott Langley, Chris DeForest and Luke Guthrie first played together. Things began to move quickly. In 2008
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which landed about 15 feet left of the pin, was good enough to beat fellow pros Harris English, David Lingmerth and Luke Guthrie . Winner of tonight's charity Closest to the Pin contest at the game: Jim Furyk. — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) It was
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per GIR Rank Player Putts per GIR Birdie conv. percentage Finish 1 Charl Schwartzel 1.609 43.48 (1) T-19 2 Luke Guthrie 1.640 33.64 (19) T-39 3 Cameron Smith 1.042 37.74 (3) T-5 4 Ryan Moore 1.643 37.35 (4) Won 5 Jason
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Billy Horschel, Jason Dufner); rank-and-file players taking the opportunity to go overseas (Brice Garnett, Luke Guthrie , Morgan Hoffmann); and the top players on the Asian Tour (Anirban Lahiri, David Lipsky). ShotLink didn't
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last week, and someone's going to get affected this week." The player most impacted last week at Ridgewood was Luke Guthrie , who ended the regular season at No. 95 in the standings. Guthrie made the 36-hole cut but missed the secondary
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ranking Best JDC finish David Hearn 94 T-2 in 2013 Daniel Summerhays 95 T-4 in 2013 Jerry Kelly 139 T-4 in 2013 Luke Guthrie 149 T-5 in 2012 Martin Flores 151 T-4 in 2013 Kyle Stanley 228 2 in 2011 Troy Matteson 559 2 in 2012 The following
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It also serves as home base for seven players in this week's field – Horschel, Knox, Lingmerth, Jim Furyk, Luke Guthrie , Jonas Blixt and Matt Every - players who are allowed to play and practice at the facility year-round, free of charge
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Town after rounds of 73-74. Recent leaders: Ernie Els, 373 yards (Houston); Greg Chalmers, 374 (Valero); Luke Guthrie , 370 yards (Bay Hill); Charlie Beljan, 375 yards (Tampa) Driving distance: Charles Howell III, 301.9 yards
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on the short 17th hole at TPC San Antonio during the third round. He tied for 56th at the Valero. Recent leaders: Luke Guthrie , 370 yards (Bay Hill); Charlie Beljan, 375 yards (Tampa); Branden Grace, 383 yards (Doral); Rory McIlroy
Kings of Distance: Arnold Palmer Invitational
five most important distance-related stats from the Arnold Palmer Invitational, won by Matt Every: Longest drive: Luke Guthrie , 370 yards The former Illinois star's big blast came on the 561-yard fourth hole in the final round. He eventually
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I love this film. The acting is very good,and very realistic.
This film is about two teenagers Ste and Jamie, Ste is having problems at home with his abusive father and brother, and is scared to put a foot out of line. Jamie gets bullied at school and has got home problems as well with his mum dating a younger hippy man. Ste and Jamie live next door to each other...
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not a classic
I had read so many good things about this, so bought it from amazon. Then saw it in a charity shop for �1, wish I had got it from there instead! Bit of a weak storyline with a couple of teenage boys falling in love and experimenting sexually. And a few uses of an extremely bad swear word (certificate 15?) typical film 4 style, with a few famous faces thrown in.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent,
V. Longman "muttzrock" (England) - See all my reviews
I love this film. The acting is very good,and very realistic.
This film is about two teenagers Ste and Jamie, Ste is having problems at home with his abusive father and brother, and is scared to put a foot out of line. Jamie gets bullied at school and has got home problems as well with his mum dating a younger hippy man. Ste and Jamie live next door to each other and their friend Leah lives near them she is obsessed with Mama Cass and plays her muisc loud enough to wake the dead. After seeking refuge at Jamie's house, Ste sleeps head to toe with Jamie. They soon fall for each other. This film has beautiful scenes and Ste and Jamie are just lovable characters. They potray teenage life in London excellently. I would recommened this film to anyone.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My Review Of "Beautiful Thing" - Such A Heart Melter!,
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This review is from: Beautiful Thing [VHS] [1996] (VHS Tape)
This has GOT to be by FAR the absolute best gay film I have seen yet! With the coming of age of the 2 lads Jamie (Glen Berry) & ste. (Scott Neal) I was a bit reluctant to buy it at first because I wanted something with a more stronger storyline & more dedicated actors willing to engage in more intimate scenes, but to my surprise (after my mood had changed) I was so delighted when I sat and watched it for the first time, only to have my heart melted from such great acting by the 2 lads.
A GREAT BIG 'WELL DONE!!' to both of them. You certainly got my vote!
In spite of not being as long a film as I'd hoped for, I give this film 10 stars.
My 2 favourite scenes are : 'Peppermint Foot Lotion' & 'The Woods/Forest Chase' which concludes with the 2 lads well & truly, romantically bonded!. (just like 2 peas in a pod)
I can't say I'm a big Mama Cass fan, but after watching the film about several times over by now, all her tracks from the film keep ringing in my head, like music to my ears.
What a very pleasant experience that was.
70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstandingly emotional and heart tugging,
Charlie H (Exeter, Devon, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beautiful Thing [DVD] (DVD)
I watched this film by accident one week day evening and can say that within the first 5 minutes I was gripped. The acting was superb and although I could potentially pick faults in the script, it kind of takes away the whole essence of the film and what made it "Beautiful".
I think that it's great that a British film has made me really stop and think about my past and indeed my present. Not many films have achieved that. Which of us can honestly say that in watching the scenes between Jamie and Ste that we haven't all felt and thought like they did? True, for straights then swap one of the guys for a girl but the effect is much the same.
I found it sad that some reviewers thought that the accents were too much and should have been toned down. Hello folks, its London were talking about here. Quite a few of them really do talk like that and lets face it, wouldn't it really be dumbing down. That would ruin the film.
I found Sandra particularly well cast and played. There was real emotion between her and Jamie. I only wish that all Mothers and indeed Fathers reacted in such a supportive fashion. Ste and Jamie were also superbly acted and believable to the extent that you connected with them both straight away. You can't help feeling emotional when they do. True the end of the film was a bit.....over done, but I don't think this detracts from the film in any way. I would like to have seen a sequel to Beautiful Thing and seen the effects of the first on both Ste and Jamie. It would have meant proper closure, however I think that for quite a few of us, this film perhaps hits a little too close to the mark about ourselves and hence our desire to see the next part. I know that's true of me.
At the end of the day, the film was enhanced for me by the fact that all of the "sex" scenes where left to the imagination and you could read what you would out of it. This film really touches me deeply both emotionally and psychologically and I wish there where more of the same style, class and calibre of this. Not to everyone's taste to be sure but one that stays sitting in my mind every day and perhaps has even influenced the way I am towards others. Thank you so much for creating this most excellent and heart wringing film. I recommend it to everyone.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A distraction that truly is a beautiful thing.,
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This review is from: Beautiful Thing [VHS] [1996] (VHS Tape)
A love story is a love story whether the characters are male & female or male & male or in fact female & female. A film that captures the true emotions of growing love and developing relationships regardless of sexuality - is priceless. Beautiful thing - written by Jonathan Harvey tells the story of two fifteen year old neighbours who fall in love. The two fifteen year olds are both boys - thrown together by circumstance. Jamie is young lad who is suffering at the hands of school bullies because of his sexuality - and Ste is being physically bullied at home by his father and brother. The consequence of this bullying is that Ste is found by Jamie's mother crying outside the flats and is brought home to spend the night with Jamie "top and tail" in his single bed. This is obviously a dream come true for Jamie, as it is clear from furtive glances that he fancies his neighbour. The inevitable happens when Ste spends a subsequent night at Jamie's house - black and blue from another beating administered by his brother. Jamie offers to ease the pain by rubbing Bodyshop peppermint lotion on his friends back, the result - Jamie and Ste spend their first night together as lovers. The performances by the two actors playing Jamie (Glen Berry) and Ste (Neal Scott) are exceptional - every emotion - hesitation, uncertainty and look of love is evident on the faces of Glen and Neal. The story is told with great deal of sensitivity and humour that is present in the performances of the whole cast. The criticism levelled at the film and indeed the book is it's idealistic nature and less than realistic ending. The ending mirrors the optimism and beauty of the story and leaves the viewer feeling warm inside. The gay market has a tendency to focus on the negative gritty aspects of gay relationships and the continuing struggles faced by men and women of all ages dealing with their sexuality. The film is beacon of light for young people dealing with these issues - reality is everywhere, school, media and at home and often this detracts from the relationships themselves. I think a little distraction and a positive message is a worthy indulgent.
50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A little gem,
rjmcr (manchester, uk) - See all my reviews
Measured against most normal criteria, this isn't a five-star film, and yet I couldn't give it anything less. Yes, it's shot on a TV-production budget and some of the acting and script are a little awkward at times but it's such a charming, engaging and uplifting tale that you're smiling by the time the credits role. I'm trying not to use the word 'sweet' but that's exactly what it is, and no worse off for it. It's not a landmark film in British gay or social history but who cares?! For anyone who remembers (or is experiencing) what it is like to begin to come to terms with having 'different' feelings to your mates and those tentative first steps towards self-expression, this will strike a chord. When this was made, I was living only a couple of miles from Thamesmead (where Beautiful Thing is superbly filmed) and going through similar emotions to these two lads. While the film probably doesn't stand up to too many repeated viewings, it will stay with me as a recollection of the experiences of that blazing hot South London summer, and I don't think I can say fairer than that!
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this film!,
Andrew (London, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beautiful Thing [DVD] (DVD)
Aw - this is a great British "coming out" film. I loved it! The characters are all terrific - I love the mother and the girl next door! And the two leads are brilliant. Brilliant actors and very believable in their roles. It's so well written and acted I would very highly recommend it. It's a beauty!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Thing... wrapped in a DVD,
'A Beautiful Thing' is an adaptation of Jonathan Harvey's award-winning play of the same name. It follows the lives of two seemingly run-of-the-mill "lads" on a rundown, yet ultimately inspirational, South London estate. Jamie and Ste are nextdoor neighbours - Jamie's father isn't on the scene, and Ste probably wishes his wasn't, as he gets beaten black and blue by the monster he calls "dad" and his bully of a brother.
The two lads find a kind of mutual comfort in each other's company. You can tell that they are at different stages of the road to fully accepting the fact that they are different from the other lads. Jamie is slightly more 'advanced', Ste - still very jumpy even thinking about the fact that he might be gay.
Without spoiling what is - to be fair - a plot which can be worked out from not too far in, this film is not about gay sex at all, nor is it about shoving issues dealing with homosexuals' rights into viewers' faces; this film, and the play before it, are about getting to see that the innocence ALWAYS devoid from the portrayals of gay relationship is very much alive in these two guys'. Jamie's mum, played by Linda Henry, and her boyfriend in the film, are both superb.
It is touching and moving, and yet brazen enough, in the right places, to bring the realities of living in such an estate, regardless of the lads' relationship, to the forefront of the viewer's mind.
'A Beautiful Thing' is definitely worth buying and watching - it is a fresh look at same-sex relationships - debauchery-less, and the acting is poignant and very well delivered. If I were the person to dish out the Oscars, it'd get one! Although the actors playing Jamie and Ste are not gay - the "straight" mannerisms they use go a long way to try to stamp out the idea that all gay people are screaming queens, (who do, of course, also have a rightful place in today's society - as shown in the film).
This truly is 'A Beautiful Thing' wrapped up in a DVD.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Brilliance,
M. J. Beaver "Matt" - See all my reviews
This is undoubtedly one of the best films I have ever seen.
It centres on the relationship between two young men - Jamie and Ste - and how it develops throughout the film. From being class mates and neighbours in the beginning, to ending up as much more than just friends. The two main actors are superb in thier roles as they struggle to come to terms with who they are and what they want from life, themselves and each other.
The supporting cast of Linda Henry as Jamie's mum is truly unforgetable and the range of emotions she goes through from the start of the film when she wonders why Jamie keeps missing games to the end where she finally accepts the fact her son is gay is an absolute treasure.
The scene where Jamie tells his mum he is gay and her acceptance of it is one of those scenes that every person who is thinking of coming out and every parent in the same situation should see. It is done with skill and compassion but does not over dramatise the emotion of the moment. Whilst I am not naive enough to believe that this happens every time a child tells thier parents they are gay, it is about the hope that yours will accept and understand that you are still thier child no matter what.
To back this film up, there is a soundtrack that is brilliant. It manages to tranfer 1960's music on to a modern day setting without it seeming out of place and complements each scene perfectly. The haunting melodies throughout the film are a wonder in themselves but the best song in my my opinion still has to be 'Make you own kind of music' which makes the film as delightful as it is.
It is a magnificent film that can't be praised enough and should give hope to all those who are thinking of coming out.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A very beautiful thing indeed.,
Phil H "Stuff lover" (Glasgow, Scotland) - See all my reviews
Beautiful Thing could easily be criticised. The film is shot on what appears to be a shoe-string budget, and boasts no big stars, oscar winners, or well known director. It's based on the tale of a ripple effect on the residents of a South London tower block as two of their number fall in love and explore their sexuality. In this case the stars of the show (supposedly) are young Jamie, shy and introverted, and his neighbour Ste, popular and athletic but also vulnerable and fragile. I say supposedly because the real star of the show is Linda Henry as Jamie's strong-willed Mum who "went robbing for that boy" and has to slowly come to terms with the fact that she "will never be a grandmother".
At times the acting is a bit awkward, particularly with the young male leads, and the script is a bit dated. However its entirely forgivable because everybody involved seems to be putting their hearts and their backs right into it. The slow, shy, sexual awakening supplants peppermint foot lotion for explicit sex and never once gets sordid or unrealistic. I was not long out of the closet when this film came out and wasn't much older than Ste and Jamie and I completely understood their attraction to each other, although their first night in a gay pub could easily terrify any young guy on the verge of coming out. One of the charms of the movie is that it manages to reflect how people around these boys might act fairly well. Jamie's mum goes through hell as she fears for him, then blames herself, then seeks to understand him before realising he's still the same son she loves. I watched many of these steps in my own mother, although not quite as dramatised obviously. Her artist, airy-fairy, hippie boyfriend tries to be "cool" and just comes across as awkward, while neighbour Leah attempts to manipulate matters to her own end but has her own troubles to seek.
The whole thing is shone through with a bright summer haze, the sun beats down and gives the birth of the new relationship (and new hope for many of the characters' lives for different reasons) a real sense of hope. This is supported by a fantastic soundtrack involving the best of Mama Cass Eliott and The Mamas & Papas. "Make Your Own Kind of Music" is a hippie anthem turned into a validation of a different kind of freedom of expression. The whole movie is undoubtedly a fairytale and the Happily Ever After ending tenderly wrapped in Mama Cass's "Dream a Little Dream" is as worthy as any kiss from a handsome prince. As I said previously it would be very easy to criticise this film, and despite the affection I hold for it I can't quite bring myself to rate it as five stars, but it is indeed Beautiful and I'm very, very glad that I own it.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Thing review,
This film's an all time favourite of mine and helped me come to terms with things 4 or 5 years ago.
Based in a London typical estate and focussing on two main characters, Schoolboy's Jamie and Ste, this romantic storyline follows them through coming out and discovering their true feelings for each other.
A must see for anyone in two minds, or confused, or even just because! It's one that I still manage to watch time and time again.
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7/21/2014 (8 months ago)
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With hundreds of thousands of people, especially children expected to die in South Sudan in the coming months, attention is finally being focused on malnutrition and starvation and the painful process of death which accompanies those conditions.
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7/21/2014 (8 months ago)
Published in Africa
Keywords: South Sudan, conflict, famine, Catholic, aid
LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The first bodies are already in the ground and have been for some time. These are the frail, bony bodies of babies and small children, the first of the population to die from starvation in South Sudan.
Their deaths were nearly a year in the making. The decision that led to their gruesome passing began when the president, Slava Mayardit and his former vice president, Reik Machar, engaged in a power struggle that pitted the national army against large militia groups. The two warring factions have fought for nearly a year, disrupting the civilian population, particularly in rural areas.
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Roving bands of fighters have confiscated and consumed or destroyed food supplies and displaced possibly tens of millions of people from their farms and villages, preventing farmers from planting. Seed crops were also consumed.
Now, nearly a year later, nobody in the rural areas in South Sudan has enough food to last another year.
Already, the planting season has been missed and it is now too late to plant crops for the harvest meaning that even if a cease fire took immediate effect and lasted, the people would still be without for over a year to come - until the harvest season of 2015.
In recent months, family after family has been faced with an agonizing decision. As food supplies dwindle and aid workers are confounded by armed factions, parents must choose who will eat, and who will go without.
Some people can still work and earn money to pay skyrocketing food costs and bring some kind of food to the table. Others simply consume and offer little practical value. These others are the babies and young children, too small to work or earn money.
These children must go without, their parents making the painful decision to wean them from food -as if malnutrition were something that one could be eased into.
There's nothing easy about the wasting and starving process though.
Without food, the body has, on average, about one day's worth of reserves stored throughout. This means a person can go for a day without food and be largely unaffected. However, after that day ends, the body must dig deeper for reserves to sustain the brain and internal organs which require constant energy to operate.
The body's fat reserves are the first to go, but the body doesn't simply burn fat. At the same time, muscle tissue is broken down to provide energy. The body sets priorities on what organs are most critical and these essential organs, such as the brain, heart and lungs, are sustained while other organs are neglected.
Vitamin deficiencies and dehydration bring the worst of the symptoms. Hunger goes from pangs to constant, to a terrible burning sensation in the pit of the stomach that never goes away. It's actually painful. Bacteria and fungus, normally kept in check by the immune system, now flourish as that system scales back efficiency, deprived of essential nutrients.
The flowering of fungus in places such as the esophagus makes swallowing difficult. Without realizing it, a child with this condition has already started the process of decomposition from within, even though they are still very much alive.
The wastage of muscle tissue makes the child weak and skin becomes dry and cracks without moisture. Imagine the pain you feel when your skin becomes dry. This pain appears at the joints where the skin is expected to expand and contract with movement.
By this point, the child's bones are now visible throughout the body, the muscles are so wasted that they look like a skeleton.
Eventually, a deep fatigue sets in and the child can hardly move. Babies stop crying and older victims no longer struggle to survive, now they enter the final stage which is characterized by extreme apathy and in women can result in irregular menstruation. Victims who reach this stage are largely doomed. They simply lie in one spot, flies and parasites begin to feast on the body.
Children can barely whimper and must be carried. Many families leave them in a corner, waiting for them to die in painful misery so they can mourn and fear the same happening to them.
These families do not make this decision lightly. They are choosing the path of least harm from their perspective, letting one die so the rest has a fighting chance to live. Unfortunately, as food becomes even scarcer, more families must make this choice.
What would you do when faced with this? How do you go on without any food available for hundreds of miles around? Shuffling bands of refugees have wondered the countryside, hungry and anxious for any help. Lucky ones have found their way into refugee camps where they are held as virtual prisoners, unable to leave the crowded makeshift tent-cities because that's the only place they can get food.
Officials for the World Health Organization have warned that death by starvation is inevitable for thousands of people, certainly children, and the only question is how many. The world, it seems, is not very interested in providing the aid it needs to save the people of this region. Only a fraction of the desperately requested food aid has been pledged or sent.
Aid workers routinely skip meals themselves because of the dire nature of the situation. Regretfully, they will run out of food before feeding all the people in the months to come, forcing many families to make the gruesome decision to watch their youngest and neediest children die slowly of malnutrition.
There is one ray of hope in all this darkness, and it's you the person who cares enough to make a gift of food to people in dire need. Right now, Your Catholic Voice Foundation is refocusing aid efforts on South Sudan and will send food contributions there. If you can help, please do so now. We cannot save everybody, but saving one is a difference made, and today you can be that difference.
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text: One-third of the world's adult population are smokers (47% of these are men, 7% are women) and each year, tobacco causes 3.5 million deaths a year, or about 10,000 deaths each day. It is predicted that in 20 years this yearly death rate from tobacco use will be more than 10 million people. This dwarfs other health problems like AIDS or maternal deaths. {"Global Tobacco Epidemic, according to WHO," ASH Review, May/June 1999} An estimated 50 million Americans are smokers (25% of the population). About 20 million smokers try to break the habit every year, with only about a million actually managing to quit. Another million become new smokers annually. {"Anytime's a Good Time to Quit Smoking," Washington Post Health, July 11, 2000} An estimated 48 million U.S. adults currently smoke: 28% of men and 22% of women. Adult smoking has remained unchanged during the 1990s. {ABCNEWS.Com, Jan. 2000} The CDC says smoking among young adults, ages 18 to 24, has been rising for the first time to the level of those 25 to 44. High school rates are even higher. Banning smoking in the workplace and other smoking restrictions are the major reason for decline in people who smoke. {John Banzhaf, head of ASDH - Action on Smoking, HealthCentral.com - May 2000} Over one million smokers of the 50 million are stopping yearly, but one million teenagers are picking up the habit. Presently 10% of the doctors smoke in the U.S. (One fourth of the Japanese doctors smoke.) Smoking in developing countries is rising by more than 3% a year. {"Tobacco Deceit," Washington Post, Aug. 3, 2000} Effect of Smoking on Life Span "Action on Smoking and Health" tells us that a 30-year-old smoker can expect to live about 35 more years, whereas a 30-year-old nonsmoker can expect to live 53 more years. The children of a parent or parents who smoke may be at risk from the genetic damage done to the parent before conception (because of their previous smoking), the direct effects to them in the womb, and the passive smoke they are exposed to after they are born. {"Smokers urged to weigh the 'facts' during the 'Great American Smoke-Out,' Vital Signs, The Daily Progress, Charlottesville, Virginia, Nov. 14, 1993, written by June Russell, a member of Smoke-Free Charlottesville} The amount of life expectancy lost for each pack of cigarettes smoked is 28 minutes, and the years of life expectancy a typical smoker loses is 25 years. {"Dying to Quit," 1998 book by Janet Brigham} Every cigarette a man smokes reduces his life by 11 minutes. Each carton of cigarettes thus represents a day and a half of lost life. Every year a man smokes a pack a day, he shortens his life by almost 2 months. {University of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter, April 2000} There are some 1.1 billion people who smoke on our planet earth. Just less than one-third of all adults in the world smoke regularly. Tobacco deaths will not only occur in old age but will start when smokers are about age 35. Half of those who die from smoking-related causes will die in middle age, each losing about 25 years of life expectancy. More than 95% of the tobacco consumed is in the form of cigarettes. About half of all smokers who undergo lung cancer take up smoking again. {"Dying to Quit," a 1998 book by Janet Brigham} Physiology and Psychology of Smoking Most smokers perceive the immediate effect of smoking as something positive; a stimulant that makes them seem to feel more alert, clearheaded and able to focus on work. However, the smoker's perception is mostly an illusion. Take a look at what smoke does to the brain. Within ten seconds of the first inhalation, nicotine, a potent alkaloid, passes into the bloodstream, transits the barrier that protects the brain from most impurities, and begins to act on brain cells. Nicotine molecules fit like keys into the "nicotinic" receptors on the surface of the brain's neurons. In fact, nicotine fits the same "keyholes" as one of the brain's most important neurotransmitters (signal chemicals), acetycholine, which results in a rush of stimulation and an increase in the flow of blood to the brain. After ten puffs have flowed through the lungs, the smoker feels energized and clearheaded, but this is partly due to the fact that this was a period which ended a nicotine depravation, and another is about to happen. Within 30 minutes, the nicotine is reduced and the smoker feels the energy slipping away. A second cigarette is lit, and there is another surge of adrenaline, but now there is a feeling of one of the paradoxes of smoking, that at one dose it can stimulate, at another soothe. The muscles throughout your body starts to relax, and your pain threshold rises. Another 30 minutes pass and the attention of the smoker increasingly drifts away from work and toward the nearby pack of cigarettes. Nicotine prompts brain cells to grow many more nicotinic receptors which allow the brain to function normally despite an unnatural amount of acetylcholine-like chemical acting on it, so the smoker feels normal when nicotine floods the neurons and abnormal when it doesn't. "You might say smokers live near the edge of a cliff," says Jack Henningfield of the National Institute on Drug Abuse in Baltimore. "Most are never more than a few hours away from the start of nicotine withdrawal symptoms." The American Psychiatric Association classifies smoking withdrawal as a "nicotine-induced organic mental disorder," and several studies have compared active smokers with 'deprived' smokers (those suffering nicotine withdrawal) on their ability to perform simple skill tests. These are often cited (and many were funded) by the tobacco industry as evidence that tobacco enhances alertness and performance. What they really show is that nicotine withdrawal causes dramatic mental dysfunction. Research revealed that a smoker might perform adequately at many jobs until the job gets complicated: a smoker could drive a car satisfactorily as long as everything was routine, but if a tire blew out at high speed he might not handle the job as well as a nonsmoker. {"How Cigarettes Cloud the Brain," Reader's Digest, March 1995} In 1980, tobacco dependence was listed as a mental disorder in the official diagnostic reference for the American Psychiatric Association. 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