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Skip to comments.Catholic Church Steps up Immigration Support, Preaching Message from Pews
Posted on 08/26/2013 8:28:53 AM PDT by Alex Murphy
The Roman Catholic Church in the U.S. is increasing pressure on lawmakers to adopt immigration reform and is taking that message to the pews, planning for a major coordinated event for Sunday Masses on Sept. 8.
"We want to try to pull out all the stops," said Kevin Appleby, the director of migration policy at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, according to The New York Times. "They have to hear the message that we want this done, and if you're not successful during the summer, you're not going to win by the end of the year."
Lawmakers have yet to decide on substantial changes to the path to citizenship for unauthorized immigrants, but a number of evangelical churches and groups, along with Catholics, have made it a prime focus in their mission this past year.
"How we treat the stranger is how we treat Christ himself. That message is converting evangelicals by the thousands, by the millions and we've seen now how that conversation is changing politics," said Jim Wallis, president and CEO of the Christian ministry Sojourners, part of the Evangelical Immigration Table leaders.
"We're praying that the dysfunction can be overcome for the sake of 11 million vulnerable undocumented people that Jesus calls us to welcome. Prayer is necessary in these final stages. We are going to pray without ceasing that they can put aside their interests and agendas and finally do something together for those people and for the common good," he added.
Some analysts have pointed out, however, that not all evangelicals are supportive of immigration reform and the Evangelical Immigration Table leaders do not speak for the entire denomination.
The Catholic Church is also trying to push immigration policy to the forefront by preaching a coordinated message during Sunday Masses on Sept. 8, which the Times says is a part of a broader effort to support President Barack Obama's call for new immigration laws.
Americans have been left left largely divided over a new bill proposing a 13-year pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, with a recent Gallup poll showing that 33 percent favor immigration reform, 28 percent oppose it, while 38 percent say they don't know what to think of the legislation.
Over 30 percent of Congress members are Catholics, however, including Speaker John. A. Boehner, which might bode well for such legislation.
"The connection between a pastor and their congregation is really like nothing else in society," said Ali Noorani, the executive director of the National Immigration Forum, highlighting the important role priests and bishops have in providing religious reasons to support immigration reform.
"It's pretty rare for the Catholics to take on an issue like this straight to the pews," added Cecilia Muñoz, the director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. "This is actually a much more across-the-church effort, and it shows."
The Catholic Church has clashed with the Obama administration over issues such as same-sex marriage and healthcare, which forces employers to provide birth control in insurance coverage for employees, but so far they have remained on the same page when it comes to addressing the problem that affects 11 million undocumented people in America.
....Some analysts have pointed out, however, that not all evangelicals are supportive of immigration reform and the Evangelical Immigration Table leaders do not speak for the entire denomination. The Catholic Church is also trying to push immigration policy to the forefront by preaching a coordinated message during Sunday Masses on Sept. 8, which the Times says is a part of a broader effort to support President Barack Obama's call for new immigration laws....The Catholic Church has clashed with the Obama administration over issues such as same-sex marriage and healthcare, which forces employers to provide birth control in insurance coverage for employees, but so far they have remained on the same page when it comes to addressing the problem that affects 11 million undocumented people in America.
Those who engage in politics should not get a tax exemption.
Why is it the churches' business?
I wish the Church would stay out of politics. Take a strong stand against politicians who support abortion.
I disagree. Civil governments should not claim sovereignty over churches.
I don't believe the church should get involved in secular politics.
BTW, isn't there a Catholic Church in Mexico? If so, why aren't they concerned about their people risking their lives to cross the border into the US. If these people (the priests) were truly concerned about the plight of the "migrants," they would at least try lifting a finger to help those in their parish. How many Mexican families have been split up because the Catholic Church of Mexico hasn't tried to help their flock.
I learned a long time ago that when it comes to the Catholic Church, you have to take the bad with the good. The Church is a strong, positive voice in the abortion debate. But it also is a strong voice in the immigration and social spending debates too. Personally, I don't see how its "compassionate" to force the top 10% of income earners to pay for 2/3rds to 3/4ths of the country's budget, and to continually pile unfunded spending obligations on the backs of our children and future generations, but that's just me.
Who gets to decide / impose the definition of "secular politics" on both parties?
The Catholic Church in the USA is bleeding $$$ to pay to maintain its buildings.
Some churches cost 50,000/month to maintain.
Someone has told them that by supporting immigration, they will get more people and thus more $$$$.
Too bad that this will not solve their problem.
I say, fine. As soon as the Herod Regime stops trying to kill Baby Jesus, then we should help Mary and Joseph bring Jesus back to Nazareth. I'm sure that as honest and upright people, they don't want to just get stuck living on a EBT card in Egypt.
Hispanics in the USA (whether legally or illegally) are in dire spiritual danger of losing their faith and their family. Isn't there some way we (I mean we Catholics, the Church) could do something positive --- like set up a microcredit bank for entrepreneurs --- to help them achieve family reunification and financial independence in Mexico?
Oh, and by the way, Kevin Appleby doesn't have a scrap of canonical authority. My Diocese (Knoxville) has not been pushing this immigration reform scam, and I'd be upset beyond all bounds if I were in a Diocese that did. (And All That Times 10 for L.A.)
" The Catholic Church in the USA is bleeding $$$ to pay to maintain its buildings.
Some churches cost 50,000/month to maintain.
Someone has told them that by supporting immigration, they will get more people and thus more $$$$."
If we substituted 30 million chinese illegals for Mexican illegals, how much would the Catholic church help them? Would the church organize to legalize them? No.
" "How we treat the stranger is how we treat Christ himself."
It doesn't say reward criminal trespassers, or make them citizens.John 10:1
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
Interesting conundrum, as we're not being flooded with Chinese illegals. Is the Catholic Church doing this because the laws are wrong and need to be changed, or because they see opportunity in a political crisis?
The American Bishops could not be more transparent in their hypocrisy.
This makes their liberal political agenda transparent and it illuminates the evil that has festered in The Church's hierarchy.
Did the American Bishops "pull out all of the stops" to deny the biggest Abortion supporter to ever run for the US Presidency?
Actions speak louder than words. And this clarifies that The Church's American Bishops, through their official Conference, care more about illegal immigrants than they do the most defenseless and innocent babies who are routinely and systematically put to death on their watch.
....Millstones await.
At the same time they REFUSED to take to the pulpits and tell us we should NOT VOTE to re-elect a man who was forcing us to pay for the morning after pill.
I am thoroughly disgusted.
Collection Basket Uber Alles...
Its always suspect when Christians take one line of scripture and want to impose it on secular govt.
I've heard theologians say this line of scripture has been wrongly understood.
" Is the Catholic Church doing this because the laws are wrong and need to be changed,.."
No mass protest over Obama the Abortionist.
" or because they see opportunity in a political crisis?"
The latter.
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) reacts to the Senates passage of immigration reform legislationJuly 3, 2013 Office of the General Assembly Melissa Davis Co-manager, Office of Immigration Issues Louisville The Senate passed the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 (SB 744) last week. It passed with 68 votes after the Corker-Hoeven Amendment (or border surge) was put forth as the substitute bill. This surge altered the legislation by substantially changing the legalization program and added a massive buildup at our borders. The bills passage in the Senate has resulted in mixed emotions for immigrants, border communities, and advocates, including many Presbyterians.
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Rev. Gradye Parsons, stated that, We are are deeply concerned about what this further militarization of our borders will mean for border communities and migrants. While we are pleased that a pathway to citizenship, though narrow and conditional, was included in the final bill, we are concerned about the impact the buildup will have on the number of deaths at our southern border. Presbyterians have a lot of work to do to ensure the final legislation comports with our values as people of faith and the guidelines set forth by the General Assembly.
Rev. Mark Adams, coordinator for the Presbyterian border ministry, Frontera de Cristo, and border resident, stated, With the 'border surge' in the bill, Senator John McCain stated that we will have the most militarized border since the fall of the Berlin Wall. As it stands, this bill will basically double a policy that is fiscally irresponsible, highly ineffective, and morally reprehensible. But perhaps the most tragic aspect of the bill is that the bill does not address our own participation in the economic systems that has driven much of the migration across the southern border.
While the bill raises many concerns, this vote in the Senate is a step toward modernizing our immigration system, particularly the sections of the law that provide for the future flow of immigrants. In addition to the pathway to citizenship, the legislation creates pathways for people who want to immigrate to the U.S. to do so with proper authorization, and there are many improvements to current law that are good for children and refugees.
Rev. J. Herbert Nelson of the office of Public Witness for the Presbyterian Church also acknowledged that the legislation, as is, is unjust. He stated, "The bill provides a pathway to citizenship for millions of our brothers and sisters but it is unjustly tied to the increased use of flawed and punitive immigration enforcement policies. Although compromise is necessary in legislative deal making, it shouldnt come at the expense of anyones dignity and right to life. Further, taxpayers dollars that should be invested in human capital in providing a social safety net, job training, and a myriad of other shared priorities for the common goodbut with this bills authorization, those dollars will be wasted. The lives of millions of our brothers and sisters, both at the border and across this nation, should not be traded for the votes of politicians who continue to deny the need for real reform and the fundamental truth that every person is a child of God."
Now it is up to the House to take action on immigration reform. Some restrictive legislation is being considered in the House Judiciary Committee but so far legislation has not been proposed that will meet the General Assemblys foundations for a just and compassionate reform, which include a pathway to citizenship and a border policy that comports with our notions of due process and respects human rights. Since no laws have changed, the public should be vigilant and warn families about fraud as many unscrupulous individuals are looking to profit from people present in the U.S. without authorization. Be suspect of anyone claiming to secure legal status as a result of new changes in the law.
Rev. Parsons has issued a challenge to Presbyterians to study Scripture and pray so that every one might remember his or her own migration story. He said, By remembering that we too were once strangers in Egypt, we can reclaim these stories as our own and take action that will improve the legislation in the House. While we need to celebrate this movement, we cannot rest.
Rev. Melissa Davis, coordinator of advocacy issues in the office of Immigration Issues for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), added, Presbyterians have a tradition of taking action on immigration issues and working to ensure our nations laws are just. Now is the time to remember our past and continue that legacy. Even by doing small things like calling our representatives and writing letters to the editors of our local paper, we can make a big difference. Most of all, these efforts need to be undergirded by prayer.
The General Assembly has long advocated for a pathway to citizenship for those working and living in the United States without authorization. In 2012 this call was renewed, clarifying that this pathway should not be encumbered with penalties, wait times, or other irksome conditions.
Resources on General Assemblys immigration policy and how to effectively engage with your representatives can be found at the office of Immigration Issues website: www.pcusa.org/immigration and the office of Public Witness blog: http://officeofpublicwitness.blogspot.com/. The July congressional break is a great time to engage with your representatives while they are home in their district offices.
The United Methodist Church position on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
For the past two four-year periods or quadrennia, The United Methodist Church has declared its support for a comprehensive reform of U.S. immigration law, and it has called all its agencies, annual conferences, and local churches to become actively involved in this ministry. As affirmed by General Conference in 2008, we believe that, there is theologically and historically an implied nature of mutuality in migration. Both the migrant and the native are meant to benefit from migration. Welcoming the migrant is not only an act of mission, it is an opportunity to receive Gods grace. In Scripture we read: When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God (Leviticus 19:33-34).
What statement has the Church made about Immigration? The 2008 General Conference approved a resolution entitled A Call for a Comprehensive Immigration Reform:
Be it resolved that the 2008 General Conference of the United Methodist Church assert that immigrants are children of God made in Gods image, affirm the labor and struggle of the undocumented worker, andassert that immigrant children deserve to be educated and provided with basic social services .that the United Methodist Church stand against all forms of oppression and prejudices and will work through its general agencies, especially the General Commission on Religion and Race and the General Board of Church and Society, to resist racism, intolerance, and prejudice in the context of the immigration debate that the General Conference urge all the local congregations to oppose unjust local and state ordinances that seek to deprive undocumented persons of basic social services including the access to adequate housing and protection under the law that we urge the United States Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform that makes family unity, students being able to get an education at an affordable rate, fair and just treatment of laborers, and a reasonable path towards citizenship a priority and, finally, that the 2008 General Conference of The United Methodist Church request the Council of Bishops to urgently establish a Plan of Action of Advocacy and Welcoming the Sojourner to enable their annual conferences to immediately respond to the needs and challenges of the Hispanic/Latino immigrant population, and all immigrant populations in the community, by creating opportunities of service and equipping local churches to effectively respond in their ministry. (For a complete text go to: www.umc.org and search A Call to Comprehensive Immigration Reform 2008)
What do The Social Principles say?
The 2009-2012 Discipline addresses in paragraph H) Rights for Immigrants: We recognize, embrace, and affirm all persons regardless of country of origin, as members of the family of God. We affirm the right of all persons to equal opportunities for employment, access to housing, health care, education, and freedom from social discrimination. We urge the Church and society to recognize the gifts, contributions, and the struggles of those who are immigrants and to advocate for justice for all. (approved at General Conference 2008)
What is the Isaiah 58 Call to Prayer and Fasting?
Isaiah 58 is an initiative from the Interagency Task Force on Immigration and the Council of Bishops inviting all United Methodists for an intense time of Vigil and Fasting from June 6 to July 28, 2010 in response to the implementation of Arizona law SB 1070. The Council of Bishops have asserted: this law will potentially result in racial profiling against Latinos and immigrants of color. Though we are called to love and serve all immigrants, regardless of their legal status, this law could possibly criminalize those who minister among immigrant communities. This legislation will force police officers to abandon their responsibilities to protect and serve communities and force them to become federal immigration enforcement agents. This legislation has created a climate of fear and terror and has done nothing to repair the broken immigration system. It is clear that the Arizona law, SB 1070, falls short of the principles called for by the 2008 General Conference and therefore this legislation, and all other bills like it should be opposed by United Methodists. During these weeks, vigil participation will roll from one region to another. The North Carolina Conference prayer and action will take place on week 7, July 18-24.
What do we mean when we say Comprehensive Immigration Reform? Does that mean Amnesty?
The United Methodist Church advocates for comprehensive immigration reform that consists of: An opportunity for legal status for all undocumented migrants. Any pathway created for undocumented migrants should have minimal obstacles and those requirements should not be designed to preclude migrants from eligibility for legalization, Clearing the backlogs and reunifying families separated by migration or detainment, An increase in the number of visas for short-term workers to come into the United States to work in a safe, legal, and orderly way. Opportunities for legalization should be available for those who wish to remain permanently, The protections of all workers who come to stay for a certain period of time as well as for those who stay permanently. The right to bargain for higher wages, to protest against poor working conditions, and to preserve their human rights should be maintained by all workers, documented and undocumented alike.
There is right, and there is wrong, irrespective of association with religious persons and ecclesial bodies. I can say that because believe the Bible is the final authority in determining right and wrong. Now I'm not Catholic, and thus it comes as no surprise that I think that the Catholic Church is wrong in their position on immigration. What you may not be aware of is that I'm not PC(USA) either, and therefore you might be surprised to hear me say that IMO the PC(USA) is wrong in their position as well.
Latino immigrants in the U.S. have the fastest dropping birth rate and the fastest rising divorce rate of any demographic group in the hemisphere. And religious? Start out RC, slip into Pentecostalism, and then it evaporates altogether.
I am a Catholic, in the Knights of Columbus. Most of my friends are Catholic. I am conservative, all of my friends, especially the Knights are as conservative as they come.
None of us agree with letting illegals flood into the United States. We say all the time that if the bishops think for one minute that illegals are going to vote for pro-life candidates, they are dead wrong. Illegals will vote democrat.
They will vote for whoever can give them the most. Most that call themselves Catholic do not go to Mass. But they have no problem making it down to the welfare office.
Do you believe that your bishops are taking a genuinely Catholic position on immigration reform?
Believe it or not, I suspect its Rome that is pushing for it.
The Cathedrals which stand unused have bankrupted the Catholic Church.
It didn't even click till I visited Spain and Portugal. You saw all the riches taken from the new world used to adorn their Cathedrals.
Eventually it crushed Portugal 1000 years ago and it still suffers from it. It has finally caught up with Spain.
Travel up and down the CA coast looking at the Missions. The same thing is starting to happen in CA.
FWIW, I think it's safe to say that Rome certainly isn't pushing against it.
Vatican official steps down after stirring debate on French immigration policy
Curia archbishop addresses illegal immigration [solutions "other than" sanctions, border closures]
Vatican official prods US on immigration reform
US Catholic Latino leaders meet with Vatican officials, discuss Hispanic reality
Pope Benedict urges bishops to work for recognition of immigrant rights
When I go to Church on Sundays , I RARELY hear about abortion.
I NEVER hear about contraception, self sterilization, invitro fertilization, euthanasia , same sex marriage, transgendered issues.
I never hear about so many fundamental moral issues.
To include how nearly all humanitarian, environmental and charitable organizations are immoral in that they are anti-humanist. Most nearly all of them support the culture of death so prevalent in our society. Try giving to any organization that is intended to find a cure for a disease and you will find support for the embryonic stem cell research industry....
Getting back on track:
Unfortunately, if its not talked about in the homily then many "Catholics" just dont know that its wrong. Frequently they hear through the mainstream media in a 30 second appearance by Fr. Joe Liberal that all of these things are either okay or they just muddy the issue. These kind of priests are mostly the only kind booked to be on the major networks news programs.
The Catholic Church no longer catchechizes its people. But yet it wants to tell us how to vote on purely 'pet' issues during the homily. The illegal immigration issue being one where one could vote to give away the candy store(as the C.C. advocates) or not. No intrinsic evils involved. A Catholic is free to hold and vote his opinion in either direction on this issue.
But more importantly, we need Catholics who speak their minds modeled upon a saint who is known for speaking his mind. Of course there were many of them during early Christianity in the Roman Empire, they died martyrs.
St George would be one, St George uniquely spoke his mind directly to the Emperor Diocletian:
pffftttt...Rome has NEVER been on just ONE side of an argument. That's the secret to their "success". If you're on both side of every issue, who can accuse you of being wrong? and the $$$$$ just keeps piling up...
All of our ancestors (unless we are native Americans) were once immigrants.
Many remember the signs:
"No Catholics need apply."
"No Irish need apply."
"No Germans need apply."
Now what will it be?
Churches may speak to issues — which this is.
They lose their tax-exempt status when they endorse a single candidate.
You will probably find this article of interest:
[Dolan's letter wasn't] just a product of Dolans need to appease both sides in the intra-Church struggle. It was also a classic example of a style of ecclesiastical document that the Vatican employs in complicated situations....This style of writing aims at studied ambiguity, a Vatican diplomat explained to me, noting that the people who write such letters are trained to think in terms of centuries, not sound bites. So you always need to be able to say fifty years on, Well, of course we never meant that, the diplomat said.
-- from the thread Mixed Blessing: The Ryan budget and the raging battle within the U.S. Catholic Church
What does legal immigration have to do with this?
If the USCCB had EVER spoken out in this manner against abortion then what you contend could be true, but it is not true, it is a lie.
I wrote my pastor saying this last week, saying that if I hear one sentence about this i will not give to the parish until it was recanted.
I hope all will se this. It is driven bye ocean Archbishops who have usurped just as the local Mexicans are usurping our border language and culture
But the Church in th US is NOT vocal or demonstrative about abortion
Dream on
Actually, the Catechism says DO NOT advocate for illegal aliens or they will sap the host country dry disabling its ability to be charitable
The same.
Ask any white "non Hispanic" high Schiller trying to get into a good college
>All of our ancestors (unless we are native Americans) were once immigrants.
The invasion of illegals today have nothing in common with the immigrants who came here to build America. They are here to destroy America and mooch off the sweat of our labor.
August 26: Catholic Church Steps up Immigration Support, Preaching Message from Pews
August 30: Catholic Leaders Differ on Views of Latino Cultural Shift
September 5: Catholic priests to advocate for immigration reform during Sunday services
Caring for the poor is the responsibility of the CHURCH, the individual believers.
WE are to help those we encounter who need it. It's not a responsibility that can be farmed out or voted off our shoulders.
If the church were doing its job, and that includes, especially the churches in Mexico or whatever country the illegals are from, we wouldn't be having these illegal immigrant issues.
The church needs to be teaching its parishioners to lead moral and productive lives, and that especially includes the politicians.
Seems that all around the world we see countries rich in natural resources, dirt poor because of political corruption and mismanagement. The politicians need to be straightened out by their churches to stop it.
THAT would solve a whole slew of problems.
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Riding to Music? Easier than you may think!
10 Easy Tips to get YOU Started Riding to Music
As we follow the Olympics (or not…) or view Youtube videos of the classic 'Pas de Deuxs' of yesteryear or spunky dressage Freestyles of today, we may get the idea of riding to music ourselves. Not a dressage rider? Never done this before? No problem! You do not have to wear any special kind of pants to have fun with music.
For those, who have never tried this and would like to give it a shot, here some tips
1. Getting the 'horse to ride in rhythm'
Hmm… this is actually not how it works. It works the other way around! Find your horse's natural rhythm in all three gaits and certain exercises (according to your schooling level) by determining Beats Per Minute (BPM). Thanks to modern mobile technology, that's easy with a Smartphone app such as the Android App BPM Tap. This video shows how it works.
Have someone tap the rhythm on the Smartphone while you ride and write down the respective bpm for trot, canter, for example.
Here a similar app for the iPhone: Beat Counter for iPhone
If you prefer to take a video of your horse under rider and then determine the needed bpm on your desktop, this is the app for you: BPM Online Counter for Desktop
Here the average BPMs – your horse, depending on size and breed – may differ from this!
- Walk – between 50-65 BPM
- Trot – between 75-90 BPM
- Canter – between 95-110 BPM
- Passage/Piaffe – between 60-65 BPM
2. Determine the kind of music you like
What type of music do you like? Classical, Pop, Rock, Reggae? Dig around in your CD collection, on your MP3 player, your iTunes, record collection or on Pandora.com.
Unsure? Let your horse guide you! What type of guy or gal is your horse? Daredevil or sensitive flower? What kind of expression do you have as a pair? Serious, sense of humor, goofy, elegant? Have fun with this!
3. Find the songs with your horse's BPM
Oh my! Just when we thought this was going to be easy. Here a good way to start:
- Go to Equimusic.com, a free resource created by Michael Matson, creator of the "Dancing Horse Fund" or to the very comprehensive, searchable BPM Database.
- Enter the desired BPM in the search field and 'enter' to bring up search results.
- Browse the songs and listen to the song (youtube, iTunes, etc.) to develop a feel for the rhythm.
You can either use the suggested songs or find one with a similar rhythm in your own collection. In that case, double-check with your BMP tap app.
4. Create a log of suitable music per gait.
A great tool is Evernote. You may just be sitting at Starbucks and hear a song that may work for your horse's trot, tap the beat, confirm, and want to remember that song later! Evernote will work across all your mobile and desktop devices.
5. Create a first practice routine
Motto: Keep it simple and make it short and sweet! Have fun! Just ride in the arena and experiment, then write down what your'd like to do and practice a few times.
Once your are relatively secure, have a friend time the different sequences or take a video so you can time them yourself.
6. Assign music to sequences
Decide which of your selected pieces would be fun to combine and write down your plan.
7. Be the mix master!
Purchase (if needed) the music and mix to match your routine. A useful tool I like and that is also recommend by Equimusic, is the open source application Audacity.
8. Load and go!
Load your mix on your mobile device, get the ear phones going or hook up to your arena speakers and give it a whirl!
9. Some don'ts…
- Do not try and force your horse into a rhythm just because you like the song!
- Your horse has ears, too! Heavy Metal may not be the best choice.
- When it comes to speaker volume: As high as necessary, as low as possible.
- Mix it up and create built-in walk breaks. Be mindful of your horse's fitness level!
10. Last not least…
- Don't be surprised if your horse shows a side of his/her personality that you did not know yet. You will feel different and so will your horse!
- Riding to music can be addictive. You will never listen to the car radio the same way!
Most of all, make this an activity you BOTH can enjoy and keep in mind that it's easier to overdo it when you are having fun…
As always, enjoy your horse!
Stefanie Reinhold
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Can You See the Real Me?
"Riding is not about "riding". It is about everything that happens before we even get to the mounting block."
A guest blog article by Horse Behavior Specialist Anita Kush
In my practice as a coach to horse owners and trainers, who seek a more mindful connection with their horse, I come across many, who have become caught up in a vicious cycle of unfulfilled expectations, shattered hopes and dreams, disillusionment, and more – albeit adjusted – expectations. The way out of this cycle is to start by asking ourselves the right – and perhaps uncomfortable – questions.
[Now, please take some quiet time, read each question, pause after the question, answer it for yourself, honestly. Then move on to the next …]
When we arrive at the barn, what do we really see? Is it what is before us? Or is it our vision of what we want to be or achieve? And is our horse – our colleague in this endeavor – a partner or a slave to our ambitions and desires?
Is our goal predicated on a picture in a magazine, a moment frozen in time, a video, an idea, a concept, a wish, a book telling us that – yes – we too can look like and be THIS…if only we will follow a certain method or buy a certain product or gadget…
What is meaningful horse work? It is work that is considerate, fair, helpful, firm (when necessary) and facilitates long term understanding in relationship of the two parties involved.
What is the difference between "disobedience" and learning? Is it possible that what we interpret as disrespect or unwillingness to perform certain tasks, may be in reality lack of understanding? The horse showing us what he knows and that he is unable – not unwilling – to fulfill the request? Or that perhaps our question isn't clear. What is accomplished by demanding that certain things happen – even though it may be physically or emotionally impossible for the horse to comply?
What is the process of learning that we need to understand? Making mistakes and struggling means: Your horse is trying to figure out a way to accomplish what you are asking. He is not avoiding the question!
"Remember, it is not about the task, it is about how we come to it. Is it with willing cooperation or grudging resentment? The choice is ours." (Anita Kush)
Riding is not about "riding". It is about everything that happens before we even get to the mounting block. Getting on is the culmination of the totality of the relationship between you and your horse. No gadget or video can give you the answer. There is no one size fits all method or equipment. See beyond mechanics and arm yourself with deeper knowledge.
The horse has all the answers! Look at the horse in front of you: He'll always tell you the truth and live up to your expectations. Learn to expect what you want to see – a non-confrontational, cooperative and mindful interaction with your horse!
Anita Kush
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Equestrian Socks – who needs them?
How I fell in love with a product I didn't know I need
My favorite perfume, an old hand bag, a rock my grandma found on the beach long ago and now… equestrian socks? All under the header "Things I don't want to live without."
A little joy goes a long way. And it can come in surprising packages. Not long ago, I got an email from Ben at Sox Trot, a US company that has been manufacturing fun socks right here in the US for 35 years. And a bit of fun is just what the doctor ordered: When Ben asked if I wanted to try their socks and possibly write a review, I didn't think twice after seeing the unusual and wonderful designs on their web shop.
When the socks arrived shortly after, I opened the envelope to find 2 pairs of socks with horse designs that would make any horse loveresse's heart beat faster: a fun spin on a classic design a la Hermes and a design playing on an 'open range' theme with a Western flair. The minimalist packaging – a small card stock wrap – the soft feel of the material (Nylon & spandex) and the fun design were promising first indicators of a lovely product.
What I liked:
- The socks are just right for a knee hi: Pull on easy, stay in place, no pinching or cutting off blood circulation, soft – yet strong – feel.
- Maintains shape
- Easily washed by hand (ideal travel sock!)
- Smile on my face, every time I look at my sock
- No funny smell (like cheap, China-made socks often have)
- Many designs plus solid colors available
- Do not bulk up under your riding breeches or make your boot feel tight
- Lovely for any occasion – don't hide them under your riding boots!
What I didn't like:
What's not to like? For someone, who values quality and 'made in USA' along with tasteful, fun design – this product is a winner! Especially since it not only comes in equestrian designs, but also in a large variety of other designs – from cheery, tongue-in-cheek to traditional plaid and solid colors. I am about to order a half dozen to take along on a trip to Europe. These wonderful fun socks take up no space at all. Oh, I should get some more for my daughter, daughters-in-law, friend for her birthday, stocking stuffers…
What a sweet, affordable pleasure!
Now back to horses….
Stefanie Reinhold
Let's Talk Training Scale! Part 1 – Relaxation
Relaxation: The mental factor
There is much talk about the German 'Training Scale' in the context of horse training and in many a barns – especially with dressage focus – we'll find posters, images or signs on the walls, showing the 6 elements of the training scale or training pyramid.
Before we discuss the mental factors of relaxation, let's remind ourselves of the origins of the German Training Scale:
The Training Scale (Skala der Ausbildung) first appears as a 6-step concept in the 1937 version of the "H. Dv. 12 German Cavalry Manual: On the Training Horse and Rider". At the same time, Siegfried von Haugk – cavalry officer, head of the remount school Oschatz and co-author of the HDV12 – created an updated version of the army hand book on "Teaching Riding to Recruits", which contained – for the first time – the description of the 6-step systematic training system in sequence as we know it today. The HDV12 is – essentially – the basis for today's FN Principles of Riding. The 'principles' were altered, however, to meet the needs of today's recreational riders. In recent years, the panel responsible for the content of these principles has decided on a return to some of the original teachings of the HDV12 to ensure horse welfare.
While 'Rhythm' is the first element of the Training Scale and basic foundation in the schooling of the young horse, the late Olympic gold medalist Dr. Reiner Klimke valued Suppleness (Relaxation) above all. We can find suppling exercises in his and his daughter Ingrid's books (for example Basic Training of the Young Horse: Dressage, Jumping, Cross-country) as well as in the HDV12.
But are there preconditions for even getting to suppleness?
Is there a step before the step?
The answer is YES: We need to embark on a 'Path to Relaxation/Suppleness', meaning
- Eliminate any factors that cause the horse to brace
- Release any existing tension in the horse (and rider!)
- Create mental relaxation through a non-confrontational dialogue with the horse
This 'path' never ends! It must be introduced before Suppleness can be expected. However, it is not a 'step' that we accomplish and then move on. We need to actively and consciously incorporate these three important 'paths' into our schooling – and the learning as well as the rewards will never stop.
Let's look a little closer at these 3 elements on the path to suppleness
1. Eliminate factors that cause the horse to brace
Bracing is a reaction on part of the horse, where the horse protects himself against an external influence causing pain or discomfort. This can also be mental discomfort! In response, the horse will constantly contract muscles, not only fatiguing or even damaging these muscles, but also skeletal elements that these muscles are attached to. Relaxed, supple movement becomes impossible. Here some examples for factors that can cause bracing in the horse:
- Ill-fitting tack
- Incorrect use of spurs
- Tightly adjusted bridles
- Hard rider hands
- Rider seat lacking suppleness
- Inconsistent aids
And more…
The goal: Identify those factors that cause bracing in your horse. Caution: This is not a 'one fits all' process, but a very individualized look at what your horse is expressing and an investigation into possible causes. Then eliminate these factors and replace with something that works for horse and rider, but allows the horse to move freely.
Note: Bracing is not always bad… When catching a basketball, you brace against the impact. The key is to be able to let go afterwards! Constant, habitual bracing is the problem.
2. Release existing tension in the horse (and rider)
Once certain bracing patterns or negative movement habits are established, the horse carries tension that he is unable to release himself. These tense, constantly contracted muscles, muscle spasms, lack of flexibility, limited range of motion translates into lack of suppleness. To get a fresh start on your Path to Performance™, you need to create a 'clean slate' by releasing tension and restriction and thus create the possibility of learning new movement or postural habits. For both rider and horse, this can be accomplished by:
- Bodywork & massage
- Guided exercises
- Active stretching
- Myiofascial release
And more…
The goal: Find areas where tension & restriction resides and release it through various modalities, enabling the body to find a whole new way of moving in a relaxed way.
3. Create mental relaxation through a non-confrontational dialogue with the horse
You are strolling down a busy street on a sunny Saturday afternoon – leisurely shopping pleasure. Suddenly, you hear a loud crash only a few yards away. A car accident! How does your body feel? Without any of your conscious doing, your body will show the typical human stress response posture: tucked in chest and abdominals, shoulders rounded forward, knees slightly bent, head moves forward (basically our modern 'smart phone' posture…) – and increased blood sugar and blood pressure, heart rate and sweating.
The horse – as a prey animal – has an even more fine-tuned physical response to stress. These physical responses can be so subtle, that we relatively loud-mouthed, always on the 'go' humans, do not even notice. Here a short list of the horse's physical responses to stress:
- Hollowed back or braced back
- Holding abdominals tight (sheath makes wind-sucking noise when trotting)
- Shallow, fast breath
- Grinding teeth
- Tight-lipped muzzle
- Overall tension and short-striding
An many more….
The key to avoiding these physical stress responses is to eliminate stress. Easier said than done! Are you causing your horse stress? You may not think so. But once you experience truly non-confrontational dialog with your horse, you will see a difference.
The goal: Creating a relaxed mental platform on which horse and rider and interact productively without the barriers of stress response, which always leads to physical tension.
Got it? Got A-B-C covered? Then off you go, enjoy your success with Suppling Exercises!
If you have questions or would like to dive into these topics a little deeper, I recommend my seminar "Path to Performance™ I – Releasing Tension & Restriction".
Here some more resources:
The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book
Basic Training of the Young Horse: Dressage, Jumping, Cross-country
Beyond Horse Massage: A Breakthrough Interactive Method for Alleviating Soreness, Strain, and Tension
H. Dv. 12 German Cavalry Manual: On the Training Horse and Rider
As always – be well and enjoy your horse!
5 Things to Know about Shedding Time
Twice every year your horse changes his coat – from thin summer coat to thick winter coat and vice versa. Right now, our horses are shedding their thick coat and horse owners are working hard with various tools from massage curry, over shedding blade to shedding brushes with soft brass bristles to help their horse through the transition. But is that enough?
Is hair all there is to shedding?
Not at all. As the days get longer, your horse's organism receives signals to change the coat – and body and metabolism are also experiencing significant changes. The horse has to produce a large number of proteins in order to create the new coat. This is an enormous feat!
Here 5 things you can do to help your horse through shedding time:
Optimize nutrition & add oils
Now that your horse's body is working hard to not only come up with a complete new coat but also to adjust the metabolism to the changes in temperature, it is even more important to be especially diligent in balancing nutrition: Vitamins, especially biotin; minerals; herbs that stimulate the metabolism and the kidneys. Get in touch with your local horse feed specialist to fine-tune your horse's nutrition during this important time. Healthy oils and essential fatty acids (such as Eo 3 Omega-3 Supplement For Horses) help your horse grow a healthy new coat. Calculate the right amount and follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Consider brewer's yeast for horses
Brewer's yeast can help increase feed efficiency and is a supplement that has been fed to horses for hundreds of years. Find a product that is especially formulated for horses or horse feed that already contains brewer's yeast. (I like Horse Brewers Yeast Supplement – 4 Lbs)
Massage & curry
Support your horse's change of coat by massaging his coat and skin, not only to remove old and itchy hair and dander, but also to increase blood circulation. This helps your horse feel better and supports the new growth from the bottom up. Use a flexible massage curry that feels good to your horse, such as "New Generation" by Haas.)
Ditch the shedding blade!
If you want to see a really shiny, smooth summer coat, replace harsh shedding blades – which can scratch the skin, damage hair follicles and roughen the soft hair of the new summer coat – with a firm brush like a coco fiber brush or better yet a 50% brass bristle brush. A 50% brass bristle brush – such as the Haas 'Mustang' – will gently remove the soft undercoat that is so hard to grab with a shedding blade. At the same time, it removes dirt and dander and leaves the coat clean.
Take it easy
If possible, ask a little less of your horse during shedding time. Your horse's systems are already quite strained through the effort of changing coats and metabolism. If your horse is a bit on the lazy side during coat change season, let him get away with some of that and lighten the work load, if possible.
In short: When your horse is shedding the winter or summer coat (yes, that needs to shed, too) and grows a new coat, there is much going on 'behind the scenes'. Taking this into consideration during coat change time will make a big difference to your horse.
Be well and enjoy your horse!
Sources: Equine Science (Pilliner, Davies)
The "Cinchy" Horse
Reasons & Remedies for Saddling Sensitivity
by Stefanie Reinhold
What is 'cinchy'?
In a nut shell: 'Cinchy' describes a horse that shows an adverse reaction to the saddle cinch or saddle girth, either during the saddling process or well before – for example when approaching the horse with the saddle.
These adverse reactions can range from subtle (tense facial expression) to aggressive (kicking or biting). Any response apart from a relaxed acceptance must be viewed as a defensive response on part of the horse.
Why is my horse 'cinchy' or 'girthy'?
When looking at any unwanted behaviors in horses, we are looking at 3 possible scenarios:
- An unpleasant physical experience at this moment (pain, discomfort, etc.)
- An unpleasant emotional experience at this moment (fear, panic, etc.)
- A memory of an unpleasant physical or emotional experience, which is now anticipated (but may not occur…)
A google search shows: Most trainers address a negative reaction to the girth or cinch as a behavior issue. This is an unfortunate misrepresentation. As responsible horse owners, we need to consider physical pain and discomfort first, then rule it out or address it in order to then successfully address the behavior issue or habit that may be associated with this discomfort.
Physical Discomfort as Cause for Cinchy Behavior
Asking ourselves 'could it be pain?', we need to start looking at the girth area, mainly the area of the deep pectoral muscles. Here some tips:
- Run your fingers (carefully) from the center of the rib cage (under the horse, sternum) up towards the saddle area, across the ascending pectorals (see image). Look for reactions: Anything from muscle flinching in that area to more volatile reactions like kicking and biting. NOTE: Be careful! Start with very soft touch, take it up a notch only if no reaction from the horse. Never press harder than would be comfortable for you. Practice on your own leg first.
- Did you get a reaction? If yes, it is time to investigate girth fit, tightness, material, placement, etc. Your horse is in discomfort!!
- More clues: Is your horse 'short-strided' or tight in the shoulder? This could be another indicator of discomfort in the deep pectorals.
The detective work in finding out what causes the discomfort in the girth area (meaning in the deep pectorals) does not stop at riding equipment.
You also need to look at feet, any hidden front leg or shoulder discomfort, tightness in the poll, imbalance in self carriage. The underlying problem can also be a subluxation of any of the underlying skeletal structures (vertebrae), often called a 'rib out'. Contact an equine chiropractor to rule out this very common cause of girthyness. More often than not, it is difficult to find the reason if all factors have been sufficiently addressed and girthy behavior persists. Gentle bodywork that addresses the entire system of the horse's body and rules out compensation patterns – such as the Masterson Method of Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork – will often be the key to resolving the hidden causes of girthy behavior.
Reasons for girthy or cinchy behavior can include:
Saddle problems
- a saddle with a tree that pinches in the whithers
- a saddle with protruding screws or knotty, aged flocking
- a saddle that does not conform well to the shape of the horses back (bridges or rocks)
Girth/cinch or pad problems:
- a saddle pad that bunches
- a saddle pad that is too thick, thus making a well fitting saddle fit like a shoe, that is too small
- a soiled saddle pad (for example plant debris, sand, old hardened sweat etc)
- a synthetic saddle pad that 'heats up' during the ride and promises discomfort later on
- a pinching girth/cinch or buckle (especially Western cinches with the buckle in the wrong position)
- a too tight girth/cinch
Physical problems (sometimes caused by above)
- Sore spots, abscess, insect bites or other wounds in the girth or saddle area (infected tick bites)
- Back pain: the horse anticipates back pain when being ridden and thus has anxiety around the saddling process (for example: back-pain due to muscle spasms or hock problems).
- Sore feet: The abdodimus pectoris muscle can get tender and sore when horses have pain or soreness in their front feet because of the way the horse moves to avoid the pain.
Emotional problems
- The horse associates the process of being saddled with a stressful experience, such as
- feelings of panic or claustrophobia (often caused by starting the young horse in a hurry)
- a negative riding experience, either in present or past (former owner, trainer)
- unsoundness or painful illness (such as any digestive issues, ulcers, hoof sensitivities) that become very stressful when ridden
- The horse associates the process of being saddled with a stressful experience, such as
Equine massage or body work can help with any muscular issues, whether they may be primary – such as muscle spasm – or secondary – such as sore ascending pectoral muscles due to sore feet.
However, the first recommended course of action is to uncover the root cause, involving professionals such as vet, farrier, equine chiropractor, acupuncturist, etc. After the root
cause for the discomfort is remedied, the secondary discomfort and tension due to compensation can often be helped within only a few sessions of equine massage or body work.
So here again in a nutshell:
- Check Saddle Fit
- Check girth/cinch placement and material
- Check for wounds, bruises or muscle pain
(see above)
- Involve an equine chiropractor or vet (or both)
Resolve the problem, then release any tension resulting from compensation through gentle bodywork. (You can learn basic equine bodywork techniques yourself.)
Only then is it time to replace the problematic and now habitual behavior in the horse through training measures.
As always, enjoy your horse!
10 Tips from the Old-School Groom
Horses have been around for a lot longer than our modern conveniences like horse vacuums and show sheen spray. While we can be grateful to have access to these conveniences, not everything we use today is actually helpful or beneficial.
What did experienced stable hands do in the 'old days'? What can we learn from them?
Sometimes, it's the simple 'old-school' solution that gets the best result.
Here 10 "old-school" grooming and horse care tips:
100 strokes to shine
The German cavalry prescribed a minimum of 100 brush strokes (with a horse hair brush) per horse per day. The recruits had to groom their own horses and were subjected to rigorous inspections. Grooming was not only viewed as a means to clean the horse but also to provide a good massage, increase blood circulation and well being. But the recruits were encouraged to be quick about it: "There is no value in grooming beyond the point of when the horse is clean." (Care of the Troup Horse, 1937)
What's in an onion?
Apparently something that makes the horse hoof shiny. Cut an onion into half and rub the clean and dry hoof with the raw onion before entering the show ring. It will provide shine without the unwanted side-effect of attracting sand and dirt.
Laurel oil for hoof growth
Laurel oil (bay leaf oil) has been a staple in hoof care for centuries. The thrifty groom would massage the oil into the coronet band, then sparingly spread a thin film over the rest of the hoof wall. Then hoof treatment was applied to the collateral groove and the sole of the hoof, never the frog!
Caring for the sweaty horse after exercise
The hot and sweaty horse appreciates having his eyes and nostrils cleaned with a damp cloth. Then 10-15 minutes of calm walking in hand, in winter or cool weather covered with a simple wool blanket. Follow up with a vigorous rub down with a bunch of clean straw to dry the coat further, then brush the coat smooth with a coarse natural brush.
Caring for the horse's mane
The knowledgeable old-school groom never combed a mane! Instead, the mane would be finger-combed, the dandruff on the crest would then be brushed off with a horse hair finishing brush, parting small sections with the fingers, and then the groom would smoothen the mane by brushing.
Fly prevention
Wherever there are horses, there will be flies… Besides cleanliness, the old-school barn master prescribed a natural ally in the war against the buzzing pest: swallows. Encourage swallows to nest in your barn and you will keep the fly population low.
And another fly repellent…
If you cannot convince the swallows to nest in your barn, try a 'spiked lemon'. Spike a lemon with cloves and hang it up in your barn.
Keeping leather soft
After cleaning saddle, bridle & other leather accessories thoroughly with saddle soap, the old-school groom would not let the leather dry out completely but instead apply leather conditioner when the leather was still somewhat damp. After letting the conditioner soak in, remove excess fat with a wool cloth, easily made by shrinking an old wool sweater in a hot wash cycle.
Cleaning very sweaty bridles
In order to remove caked on dirt and sweat before cleaning the bridle with saddle soap, take the bridle apart and soak it for a few minutes in lukewarm water with a squirt of ammonia.Be sure not to forget the bridle in the bucket! Remove after a few minutes.
Last not least… a tasty snack!
The groom in old times provided his horses with tasty branches from fruit trees, birch trees and hazelnut bushes. This was supposed to be healthy and good for the teeth. If you'd like to take it up a notch, soak some bread in beer, a snack that was (or still is…) supposedly popular in some parts of Germany. (Note: This tip is provided for entertainment purposes. If you would like to try this, please check with your vet first!😉


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Consumers in the new millennium increasingly rely on sophisticated digital wireless services, thus demanding more sophistication from experts working in radio frequency (RF) and microwave circuits design. Expertise on nonlinear analysis is a must, and this excellent book will help you develop that expertise. It is well written and covers such issues as nonlinear distortion, nonlinear analysis tools, and design methods in nonlinear circuits.
Authors José Carlos Pedro and Nuño Borges Carvalho start by addressing the intermodulation distortion problem, in the most general terms and from a system's perspective. Next, the authors deal with nonlinear distortion characterization from a practical point of view. They present the most commonly used distortion figures of merit as defined from one-tone, two-tone, and multitone tests, and their correspondent laboratory measurement setups. Then, they dedicate their expertise to nonlinear analysis mathematical tools. Although their emphasis is mainly theoretical, the authors also provide an overview of the methods now available for nonlinear analysis of practical circuits and systems, showing some of the more important comparative advantages and pitfalls. Next, a discussion ensues about the mathematical representation of electronic devices. Then, they address circuit design methods for distortion minimization. Finally, they conclude with an analysis of distortion arising in balanced circuits, providing the design engineer with the basic information to direct most practical designs.
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LUCKNOW: As per the guidelines of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, all households in Lucknow with cable TV connection will have to install set-top box before March 31 next for uninterrupted transmission. The ministry had decided last year that all cable connections in the city would need to upgrade from 'Analog System' to 'Digital Addressable System' for which it is necessary to install a set-top box.
The benefit of installing the set-top box is that it enhances the sound and picture quality of the programmes. One can also watch more channels after installing this equipment. Cable operators say it is a tedious task to install set-top box in every house having cable connection. Since 2008, only 25,000 cable connections in Lucknow have been digitalised till now, it is quite impossible to achieve the target by March. Cable operators are educating and promoting the use of set-top Box among consumers, but it is yet to be popularised in rural areas.
The cost of installing a Set-top box and its one-time activation is Rs 799. The district magistrate Lucknow Anurag Yadav in a statement said, "All the citizens of Lucknow who have cable connections are requested to get a set-top box installed in their houses on an urgent basis before 31st March '13. This would help in the digitalisation of all cable connections in the city and would enable us to meet the deadline set by the ministry". The statement also said that if consumers are facing some problems in installing set-top boxes or are being harassed by their cable operators for the same, they can complain directly to the assistant entertainment tax commissioner on these helpline numbers: 0522-2274449 or 9454468804.
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The Big Bounce
I just -- I'm sorry -- but I just cannot get over that 45-degree angle in Owen Wilson's nose. Following the bend in his nose is like driving west on I-80 just past Lincoln, Nebraska, then discovering somebody is working on the road and being forced to take a detour through South America.
Wilson's nose proves to be an apt metaphor for this film, which is based on an Elmore Leonard novel. Everything in the film is a wrong turn. This is because there's no substance to the story, so director George Armitage is forced to continually distract the audience from the fact that the entire movie is pointless.
The first distraction is Nancy (Sara Foster). Small-time crook Jack Ryan (Wilson) starts ogling her after getting fired from his Hawaiian construction job. She wants him to help her rob Ray Ritchie (Gary Sinise), who's trying to build a new hotel on the island. While the audience watches Nancy jiggle, it's further distracted by a parade of self-indulgent cameos: Morgan Freeman as a judge, Vinnie Jones as an injured construction foreman, Bebe Neuwirth as a long-suffering wife, and a game of dominoes involving Wilson, Freeman, Willie Nelson and Harry Dean Stanton. There no reason to have Nelson and Stanton in a film other than to call attention to the fact that they're not dead.
The movie thinks its big question is: "Who's scamming whom?" After 90 minutes of watching actors vamp for cameos like peacocks parading during mating season, this scam's victim is clear: the audience.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After Wisconsin hospitals acquired robotic surgery technology, the number of prostate removals they performed doubled within three months, a new study shows.
By contrast, the number of prostate surgeries stayed the same at hospitals that didn't purchase the new $2-million technology.
The increase in such surgeries raises questions about whether more doctors at hospitals with robots are recommending surgery for men with prostate cancer, say the authors, instead of alternative treatments like radiation or "watchful waiting."
"Trying to be ahead of the curve is a human instinct," said lead author Dr. Joan Neuner of the Medical College of Wisconsin, who noted that new medical technologies are often adopted quickly by hospitals, and demanded by patients.
The robot costs nearly $2 million, plus more than $100,000 per year for maintenance. Hospitals who get the robot may feel pressure to cover the additional costs by performing more surgeries, said Dr. Jim Hu, director of urologic robotic surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, who was not involved in the new study.
The new finding comes just months after a report from Johns Hopkins showed hospital websites often hype robotic surgery, ignoring the risks and playing up the benefits.
Neuner and colleagues found that between 2002 and 2008, Wisconsin hospitals performed more than 10,000 prostate removal surgeries. Nearly one in four hospitals purchased surgical robots in that period.
There were 1,760 prostates removed in 2007, compared to 1,400 in 2002. This increase was somewhat surprising to the authors, because fewer men had prostate cancer in 2007.
There are significant concerns about the million-dollar technology. It is now used in nearly three-quarters of all prostate removals nationwide, according to Dr. Yair Lotan, associate professor of urology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. The weight of evidence, however, does not show it to be more effective in saving lives from cancer than traditional surgery, said Lotan, who was not involved in the study.
Some advertisements have claimed that robot-assisted surgery decreases the chance of impotence and incontinence, according to the earlier Hopkins report, but neither of these benefits has been scientifically proven either.
The robotic system gives surgeons "enhanced dexterity, precision and control," according to the website of robotic surgery system manufacturer Intuitive Surgical. The surgeon controls the robot from a console, and the robot never acts independently.
While shorter recovery times, less blood loss, and smaller scars are benefits of using the robotic system, there may be additional risks.
Since there is a learning curve associated with mastering a new procedure, inexperienced surgeons may make more mistakes, leading to complications, Dr. William See of the Medical College of Wisconsin, a co-author of the study, told Reuters Health. Additionally, robotic surgery keeps patients under anesthesia longer, which can expose them to potential harm.
Neuner and colleagues attribute their findings in part to patient demand, driven by aggressive marketing of the robot by both manufacturers and hospitals. In fact, patients often specifically request robotic surgery without knowing the risks and benefits, said Lotan.
Hu argued that marketing has perhaps placed too much emphasis on the robot, which is just a tool in the hands of the surgeon. The outcome has more to do with the skill of the surgeon rather than the tool used, he said.
"It is not the robot that provides the benefits, it's the surgeon."
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So I just came back to the game like a lot of ppl since I'm waiting on legion and when I logged in it said I have 5600 cartel coins. From what I've read there for cosmetic items. Are there any beneficial to buy with them or they just pure cosmetic?
Everything is pure cosmetic but there are a few that are nice perks.
Something like rocket Boots in the legacy tab. 15 secs of mount speed every 30 secs and you can use it in places you can't use mounts. Very handy.
It's fairly expensive in credit IIRC but cheap in CC.
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Cartel Coins is a currency for various in-game stuff. Mostly to be spent in the Cartel Market (click that yellow-orange UI icon to open CM). As you open it you'll see categories on the left, visualization in the middle and additional info window on the right. Browse categories to see what's currently available.
As previously said - most items are cosmetic (weapons and armors are models - actual stats you get from armorings, mods etc.), there are mounts if you are after certain look. If you are NOT a subscriber - it's worth considering Unlocks and/or Consumables category as it may ease with Free/Preferred account limitations.
What is really worth - while in-game press Y (to open Legacy window) and browse General unlocks and Personal Unlocks. I personally most of my CC had spent there. Additional bag space, additional cargo space, rocket boost, some CM items global unlocks*, all hidden here. And note - some unlocks are for character only and other characters you want it to have must spend again. Some unlocks are Legacy wide - once unlocked all characters have access to it (ship unlocks like mailbox, auction booth or vendor droid). Some unlocks have an option - personal unlock (cheaper) or Legacy wide (more expensive but one time only purchase).
Those are nice things as newly created characters will benefit from previously unlocked stuff.
*- once you buy item (either with CC or from auction for credits) it appears in your Collections. Then you can spend some CC to unlock said item across your other characters within your Legacy. So one character buys a color crystal and it's usable by that character only. But after unlocking it all other characters will have access to that color crystal for no additional fee (except initial unlock cost).