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Note: This webpage focuses on helping persons with osteoarthritis. Some of the information on this webpage might also be useful in helping persons with rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout, auto-immune diseases, and related medical conditions. However, you would be wise to discuss in detail the treatment options for your specific health problems with your physician, trusted and qualified health advisor, nutritionist, or physical therapist.
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Fitness and Well Being: Guides, Links, Bibliographies, Quotations, Notes By Michael P. Garofalo.
Flexibility, Stretching, and Range of Motion Exercises: Links, Bibliography, Quotes, Notes. By Michael P. Garofalo.
Free Your Breath, Free Your Life. How Conscious Breathing Can Relieve Stress, Increase Vitality, and Help You Live More Fully. By Dennis Lewis. Boston, Shambhala Press, 2004. Index, recommended reading, 193 pages. ISBN: 1590301331. VSCL.
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The Healing Power of Exercise: Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Diabetes, Depression, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Arthritis and More. By Linn Goldberg and Diane L. Elliot.
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Help with Arthritis: Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Walking, Diet By Michael P. Garofalo. Links, bibliography, quotes and notes.
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Magic Pearl Tai Chi Medicine Ball Exercise Routine By Michael P. Garofalo.
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Overcoming Arthritis: How to Relieve Pain and Restore Mobility Through a Unique Tai Chi Program. By Paul Lam and Judith Horstman. New York DK (Dorling Kindersley) Publishing,
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People With Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) Arthritis Foundation. PACE courses were designed by physicians and other arthritis health professionals specifically for individuals with arthritis. PACE is an eight (8) week exercise course, which meets once a week for one hour.
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Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD By Paul Lam, M.D.. 2009
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Silk Reeling, Chan Ssu Gong: Links, bibliography, quotes, notes. By Michael P. Garofalo.
Standing Meditation. Information, bibliography, resources, styles. By Michael P. Garofalo.
Strength Training Anatomy. By Frederic Delavier. Champaign, Illinois, Human Kinetics, 2001. 124 pages. ISBN: 0736041850. Revised edition of "Guide des mouvements de
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Stretching, Flexibility, and Range of Motion Exercises: Links, Bibliography, Quotes, Notes. By Michael P. Garofalo.
Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis: The Scientifically Proven Program That Allows People with Arthritis to Take Charge of Their Disease. By Miriam E. Nelson, Kristin
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"Studies on the Health Benefits of Tai Chi." By Charlotte Jones. T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of Tai Chi Chuan: Vol. 30, No. 4, August, 2006, pp. 14-20. Bibliography.
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Subject Index to the Cloud Hands Website By Michael P. Garofalo.
Sung (Relaxation) in Tai Chi: Links, Bibliography, Quotes, Notes By Michael P. Garofalo.
Sun Style Tai Chi Chuan Links, bibliography, videos, quotes, notes. By Michael P. Garofalo.
Sun Style Tai Chi Chua, Standard 73 Movement Competition Form. Bibliography, Resources, Instructions, Movements, Notes. By Michael P. Garofalo.
Sun Style Tai Chi - 73 Forms. The Competition Forms. An instructional videotape by Dr. Paul Lam. A competition form created by Professor Men Hui Feng of Beijing University based on the Sun style. "This detailed instructional video includes a demonstration of the set by its creator, Professor Men Hui Feng. Sun style is characterized by its powerful Qigong elements, agile steps and flowing movements." VHS, 103 minutes. Contents: Introduction to Tai Chi and the Sun style. Comprehensive instructions. Demonstrations of the complete set by Dr. Paul Lam from front and back views. A demonstration by the creator of the set, Professor Men.
"Tai Chi - An Exercise For All Ages." By Paul Lam, M.D.. Arthritis Self-Management, November/December 2003.
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Tai Chi for Arthritis. Instructional DVD, 80 minutes. Narwee, Australia, East Action Video, 1997. The DVD is in four languages: English, Spanish, French, and Chinese (Mandarin). ISBN: B000066G1X. There is also an instructional videotape version. Wellspring Media, 1998. ISBN: 1885538847. Also available in Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin). Created by Paul Lam, M.D.. Created by Paul Lam, M.D., a family physician in Sydney, Australia and internationally acclaimed Tai Chi Chuan teacher. This work is supported by the Arthritis Foundation of Australia. A short 12 movement Sun style taijiquan form is used. Reviews VSCL.
Tai Chi for Arthritis, Part 2. Videotape, 2001. ISBN: B00005U59X. Created by Paul Lam, M.D., a family physician in Sydney, Australia and internationally acclaimed Tai Chi Chuan teacher. This work is supported by the Arthritis Foundation of Australia. VSCL.
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Tai Chi for Arthritis Handbook. Created by Paul Lam, M.D., a family physician in Sydney, Australia and internationally acclaimed Tai Chi Chuan teacher. This work is supported by the Arthritis Foundation of Australia. 60 pages. Intended to accompany the use of DVD or videotape Tai Chi for Arthritis. Reviews Narwee, Australia, East Action Publishing Ty Ltd., 2000. ISBN: 0957860501.
Tai Chi for Arthritis Newsletter
Tai Chi for Health Troyce Thome, San Diego. Master Teacher of Tai Chi for Arthritis.
T'ai Chi for Older Adults. VHS videotape. Instructional videotape by Paul Lam, M.D. Wellspring Media, 1999. ASIN: 188553891X.
T'ai Chi for Seniors: How to Gain Flexibility, Strength, and Inner Peace. By Philip Bonifonte. New Age Books, 2004. 216 pages. ISBN: 1564146979.
Tai Chi for Health. Troyce Thome, Tai Chi for Arthritis Master Trainer. San Diego, California.
Tai Chi - Fountain of Youth. By Frank Petrillo, Jr. 15Kb.
Tai Chi: Health for Life. How and Why It Works for Health, Stress Relief, and Longevity. By Bruce Frantzis. Berkeley, California, Blue Snake Books, Energy Arts Inc., c 2006. Index, 320 pages. ISBN: 1583941444.
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The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity: A Modern Practical Guide to the Ancient Way. By Daniel P. Reid. New York, a Fireside Book, Simon and Schuster, 1989. Index, 405 pages. ISBN: 067164811X. VSCL.
The Tao of Tai-Chi Chuan: Way to Rejuvenation. By Jou, Tsung, Hwa. Edited by Shoshana Shapiro. Warwick, New York, Tai Chi Foundation, 1980. 263 pages. First Edition.
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Temple Qigong Stretching Routine By Michael P. Garofalo.
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Walking Meditation. Information, bibliography, resources, styles. By Michael P. Garofalo.
Water Exercises for Osteoarthritis: The Effective Way to Reduce Pain and Stiffness, While Increasing Endurance and Strength. By Ann A. Rosenstein. Idyll Arbor, 2007. 292 pages. ISBN: 978-1882883622.
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The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise. By Master Lam Kam Chen. New York, Fireside, Simon and Schuster, 1991. A Gaia Original.
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The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing. By Kenneth S. Cohen. Foreword by Larry Dossey. New York Ballantine Books, 1997. Index, notes, appendices,
427 pages. ISBN: 0345421094. One of my favorite books: comprehensive, informative, practical, and scientific. DVD and audiotape set from Sounds True.
Why Should People With Arthritis Exercise Virtual Health - Men's Health. VSCL.
Yang Family Traditional Taijiquan Long Form By Michael P. Garofalo.
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, Short 24 Movement Form By Michael P. Garofalo.
Yoga Guides, bibliographies, links, quotations, notes, lessons. By Michael P. Garofalo.
Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing By Timothy McCall, M.D. and Yoga Journal. Bantam, 2007. 592 pages. ISBN: 0553384066. VSCL. Chapter 9, pp. 151-168 is on arthritis treatment and exercise recommendations by Dr. McCall.
Yoga for Arthritis. John Hopkins Medical, Arthritis Center.
Yoga for Arthritis: The Complete Guide By Loren Fishman, M.D., and Ellen Saltonstall. W. W. Norton and Company, 2008. Index, 336 pages. ISBN: 978-0393330588. VSCL.
Yoga for Fibromyalgia: Move, Breathe, and Relax to Improve Your Quality of Life. By Shoosh Lettick Crotzer. Rodmell Press, 2008. 128 pages. ISBN: 978-1930485167.
Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health By B.K.S. Iyengar. London, Dorling Kindersley, 2001. Index, glossary, appendices, 415 pages. ISBN: 0789471655. Lavishly illustrated compendium of essential poses, routines, prop use, and yoga routines to help specific health problems. VSCL. In this book are numerous yoga exercise routines (25-30 movements in each routine) proposed by Grand Master Iyengar (1918-2014) for persons suffering from osteoarthritis: Shoulder routine (pp. 306-307), Elbow routine (pp. 308-309), Wrists and Fingers (pp. 310-311), Hips (pp. 312-314), Knees (p. 315), and Ankles (pp. 316-317). There is one yoga routine for Rheumatoid arthritis (pp. 318-321).
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Information, Facts, Research,
Ideas, Suggestions, Recommendations
- By Judith Horstman, Arthritis Foundation Recommends Tai Chi
"Tai Chi exercise, an ancient Chinese martial art, has drawn more and
more attention for its health benefits. The purpose of the study was to
identify the effects of a Sun-style Tai Chi exercise on arthritic
symptoms (joint pain and stiffness), motivation for performing health
behaviors, and the performance of health behaviors among older women
with osteoarthritis.
Total of 72 women with the mean age of 63 years old were recruited from
outpatients clinic or public health centers according to the inclusion
criteria and assigned randomly to either the Tai Chi exercise group or
the control. A Sun-style Tai Chi exercise has been provided three times
a week for the first two weeks, and then once a week for another 10
weeks. In 12 weeks of study period, 22 subjects in the Tai Chi exercise
group and 21 subjects in the control group completed the posttest
measure with the dropout rate of 41%. Outcome variables included
arthritic symptoms measured by K-WOMAC, motivation for health behavior,
and health behaviors.
At the completion of
the 12 week Tai Chi exercise, the Tai Chi group perceived significantly
less joint pain (t=-2.19, p=0.03) and stiffness (t=-2.24, p=0.03),
perceived more health benefits (t=2.67, p=0.01), and performed better
health behaviors (t=2.35, p=0.02), specifically for diet behavior
(t=2.06, p=0.04) and stress management (t=2.97, p=0.005). A Sun-style
Tai Chi exercise was found as beneficial for women with osteoarthritis
to reduce their perceived arthritic symptoms, improve their perception
of health benefits to perform better health behaviors."
- Effects on a Sun-style Tai Chi Exercise on Arthritic Symptons, 2015
"Each of the following types of exercises plays a role in maintaining
and improving the ability to move and function:
Range of motion or flexibility
exercises. Range of motion refers to the ability to move your
joints through the full motion they were designed to achieve. These
exercises include gentle stretching and movements that take joints
through their full span. Doing these exercises regularly can help
maintain and improve the flexibility in the joints.
Aerobic/endurance exercise.
These exercises strengthen the heart and make the lungs more efficient.
This conditioning also reduces fatigue and builds stamina. Aerobic
exercise also helps control weight by increasing the amount of calories
the body uses. Aerobic exercises include walking, jogging, bicycling,
swimming or using the elliptical machine.
exercises. These exercises
help maintain and improve muscle strength. Strong muscles can support
and protect joints that are affected by arthritis. Two types of exercise
are particularly good for most people with osteoarthritis.
Walking. It is (usually) free,
it is easy on the joints and it comes with a host of benefits. One major
plus is that it improves circulation � and wards off heart disease,
lowers blood pressure and, as an aerobic exercise, strengthens the
heart. It also lowers the risk of fractures (by stopping or slowing
down the loss of bone mass) and tones muscles that support joints.
Aquatic (water) exercises.
These are particularly helpful for people just beginning to exercise as
well as those who are overweight. Aquatic exercises do not involve
swimming, rather they are performed while s
tanding in about
shoulder-height water. The water helps relieve the pressure of your
body�s weight on the affected joints (hips and knees in particular),
while providing resistance for your muscles to get stronger. Regular
aquatic exercise can help relieve pain and improve daily function in
people with hip and knee OA."
- What Exercises Are Best for Osteoarthritis, Arthritis Foundation of America
"Tai Chi Chuan's many health benefits
include increased strength, energy (Chi or Ki), balance, mobility, flexibility and coordination, along with an improved ability to handle
mental and emotional stress, better concentration and improved posture. Today many doctors recommend
Tai Chi to their patients to help rehabilitate themselves with both physical and mental
problems. Many of the ailments include but are not limited to arthritis, rheumatism, heart
disease, cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, M.S., A.D.D., ostyroparlysis, anxiety and panic attacks, back and
knee injuries, and cancer too name just a few. In fact many major foundations
and organizations like The Arthritis Foundation recommend Tai Chi as a beneficial aid to help keep
patients in remission."
- Master Dodaro, Chicago Tai Chi Chuan and Shaolin Kenpo
"T'ai Chi is proven quite safe for the symptoms of most arthritis
sufferers, and what is best
about this exercise is that they don't need any equipment or special
clothes. They can
do T'ai Chi ... any time during their daily life."
- Rhayun Song, 2002, From a presentation at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in San Francisco.
"In the largest study to date of the
Arthritis Foundation�s Tai Chi program, participants showed
improvement in pain, fatigue, stiffness and sense of well-being.
Their ability to reach while maintaining balance also improved, said
Leigh Callahan, PhD, the study�s lead author, associate professor in
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of
Medicine and a member of UNC�s Thurston
Arthritis Research Center. �Our study shows that there are
significant benefits of the Tai Chi course for individuals with all
types of arthritis, including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis,� Callahan said. �We found this in both rural and urban
settings across a southeastern state and a northeastern state.� In
the study, 354 participants were recruited from 20 sites in North
Carolina and New Jersey. They were randomly assigned to two groups. The
intervention group received the 8-week, twice-weekly Tai Chi course
immediately while the other group was a delayed control group. All
participants received baseline and 8-week follow-up evaluations, after
which the control group also received the Tai Chi course.Self-reports of
pain, fatigue and stiffness and physical function performance measures
were collected at baseline and at the eight-week evaluation.
Participants were asked questions about their ability to perform
activities of daily living, their overall general health and
psychosocial measures such as their perceived helplessness and
self-efficacy. The physical performance measures recorded were timed
chair stands (which are a measure of lower extremity strength), gait
speed (both normal and fast) and two measures of balance: a single leg
stance and a reach test. At the end of eight weeks the individuals
who had received the intervention showed moderate improvements in pain,
fatigue and stiffness. They also had an increased sense of well being,
as measured by the psychosocial variables, and they had improved reach
or balance, Callahan said."
- Tai Chi Relieves Arthritis Pain, Improves Reach, Balance, and Well-Being, University of North Carolina, 2010
"Two papers have demonstrated that people with rheumatoid arthritis can
safely practice Tai Chi Chuan without exacerbating symptoms. Kirsteins divided 40 patients in two
groups: 20 controls and 20 who participated in Tai Chi Chuan. He found that Tai Chi caused no significant
exacerbation of joint symptoms.
He concluded that Tai Chi Chuan could serve as an integral part of their
rehabilitation program. In a second randomized prospective study by Deusen, 16 patients who participated in a
Tai Chi Chuan program were found to have greater upper extremity range of motion than the control
group who did not participate in any exercise program."
- Bill Gallagher, Clinical Trails Show How Tai Chi Chuan Helps Heart, Arthritis, and Motor Function.
"Of the approximately 50 million Americans
diagnosed with arthritis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) estimates that 27 million have OA. If you or someone you love
suffers from OA, yoga can help relieve pain and stiffness. Begin your
yoga practice slowly, and keep it gentle�be sure to always warm up
first. If in doubt, talk to your doctor about what types of yoga might
be best for your particular condition, and seek an instructor who is
experienced in working with people who have physical limitations."
- Best Yoga Poses for Osteoarthritis, Healthline
"Doing research on the
health benefits of tai chi is challenging because although we all know that tai chi has many benefits, some of those benefits can be difficult to
define. In fact, the most interesting and subtle aspects of tai chi are the most difficult
to research.
Therefore, we look at qualities that are easy to measure, such as balance and
It's important to compare two completely identical groups and expose one to Tai
Chi for Arthritis training and give the other group a different exercise, or just place
them on a wait list. The professionals who measure the participants before and after the
study don't know which individuals are in the tai chi group, so the results those
professionals will give are unbiased. This is called a "blind, randomized controlled
trial" and is considered the most reliable type of research."
- Stephanie Taylor, MD, 11/2003, Tai Chi for Arthritis Newsletter #2
"Studies have shown that exercise helps people with arthritis in many ways. Exercise reduces joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, muscle strength, cardiac fitness, and endurance. It also helps with weight reduction and contributes to an improved sense of well-being.
Exercise is one part of a comprehensive arthritis treatment plan. Treatment plans also may include rest and relaxation, proper diet, medication, and instruction about proper use of joints and ways to conserve energy (that is, not waste motion) as well as the use of pain relief methods."
- National Institute of Arthritis
"A new study confirms what has been reported by other researchers since 1996 � Tai Chi, a martial arts form that enhances balance and body awareness through slow, graceful and precise body movements, can improve balance, build strength and reduce the risk of falls in the elderly.
The new study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing reported on a group of fall-prone senior citizens, with an average age of 78, living in residential care. Twenty nine undertook a 12-week Tai Chi course three times a week and 30 formed the non-exercise control group. They found that the physical fitness of the exercise group showed significant improvement, with stronger knee and ankle muscles, improved mobility and flexibility and better balance."
- Tai Chi Reduces Falls in Older People, Senior Journal, 6/27/05
Yoga exercises recommended by Timothy McCall, M.D., Yoga as Medicine, 2007, pp. 151-168. All of these exercises are show with the elderly person using a chair, a table, the wall, or a strap for safe support and balance:
1. Reclining Cobbler's Pose (Supta Baddha Konasana)
2. Half Standing Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana)
3. Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana II)
4. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
5. Supine Hand to Foor Pose to Side (Supta Padangusthasana II)
6. Supine Hand to Foot Pose to Middle (Supta Padangusthasana I)
7. Supported Relaxation Pose (Savasana)
"Over 75 scientific trials have been published on yoga in major medical journals. These studies have shown that yoga is a safe and effective way to increase physical activity that also has important psychological benefits due to its meditative nature. As with other forms of exercise, yoga can increase muscle strength, improve flexibility, enhance respiratory endurance, and promote balance. Yoga is also associated with increased energy and fewer bodily aches and pains. Finally, yoga is associated with increased mental energy as well as positive feelings (such as alertness and enthusiasm), fewer negative feelings (reduced excitability, anxiety, aggressiveness) and somatic complaints. In summary, yoga is associated with a wide range of physical and psychological benefits that may be especially helpful for persons living with a chronic illness.
physical activity is an essential part of the effective treatment of
osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to
treatment guidelines published by the American College of Rheumatology.
In persons with arthritis, exercise is safe and does not exacerbate pain
or worsen disease. In fact, exercise may play a key role in
promoting joint health, since those who do not exercise often suffer
more joint discomfort than those who do. The health and
psychological benefits of exercise are widely recognized. However,
regular physical activity is especially
important for people with arthritis, who often have decreased muscle
strength, physical energy, and endurance, in part due to their arthritis
and the tendency to be sedentary. Being sedentary can began a
downward spiral where pain increases, leading to more inactivity which
leads to greater pain and disability. The psychological benefits of
exercise such as stress reduction, fewer depressive symptoms, improved
coping and well-being and enhanced immune functioning also contribute to
greater overall health."
- Steffany Haaz, Yoga for Arthritis. John Hopkins Medical, Arthritis Center.
"Sharon Kolasinski, MD, a professor of clinical
medicine and a rheumatologist at the University of Pennsylvania in
Philadelphia studied the effects of yoga on people with knee
osteoarthritis (OA). She found that subjects taking 90-minute, modified
Iyengar yoga classes once a week for eight weeks reported significant
reductions in pain and improvements in physical function, as well as
noticeable improvements in joint stiffness. Yoga poses were modified to
accommodate the fact that people with knee OA may not be able to bend
their joints as far as others, and Iyengar yoga allows participants to
use chairs, blocks or other aids to help them balance during poses.
�Yoga is definitely one option for people with arthritis. Not only for
the exercise benefits, but it�s also beneficial in the mind/body area,
promoting relaxation and stress reduction,� says Dr. Kolasinksi.
Subhadra Evans, PhD, a researcher at the University of California
at Los Angeles Medical Center, agrees. After conducting a small study of
the effects of six weeks of Iyengar yoga on a group of women with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Evans was impressed by yoga�s immediate,
positive impact on people with a serious chronic disease. �I was
surprised by how strong those results were,� she says."
- Susan Bernstein, Yoga Benefits for Arthritis, Arthritis Foundation of America
Tips and Suggestions for Helping You Deal with Arthritis
1. Choose a gentle exercise program. Avoid overexertion and straining. Be gentle and kind to yourself. Choose a safe exercise regimen appropriate to your fitness level and the recommendations of your physician and/or other trusted and qualified fitness advisors. If the exercise regimen moves quickly, uses heavy weights, causes you to sweat to much, is too difficult, is too complicated, and is just too vigorous for you ... then find an exercise regiment more suited to your physical condition and limitations caused by arthritis. Easier is better; but consistency in daily practice and variety are the most important factors for success. Consider exercising in water. Avoid sedentary laziness. Avoid sitting too much.
2. Try eating different foods. Change your diet. Read books about anti-inflammatory eating plans. Keep track of what foods that you eat negatively effect your level, degree, extent, or range of arthritic discomfort, movement limitations, and/or pain. Learn more about the current trends in medical science and nutrition as they relate to eating and arthritis. Try limited fasting, juicing, vegan, or not eating certain foods for a couple of weeks to determine the effects on your arthritic condition.
3. Seek appropriate medical advice. Read and study reports about the medical science pertaining to arthritis: treatment options, oral medications, mental dimensions affecting this disease, alternative and complimentary arthritis therapies, new edge research, drawbacks of treatment options, surgical options, etc. Become informed and educated about your disease. Some skepticism and a "wait and see" attitude may be beneficial at times; however, you also might benefit from experimentation, trying alternatives, and being more open-minded.
4. Be observant about how you talk about "pain." Are you being vague, inconsistent, muddled, unclear or confused when you talk about "pain." Improve your descriptive vocabulary regarding your feelings and sensations in terms of their intensity, duration, and impact on your life. Consider the function and meaning in using words like: uncomfortable, discomfort, aching, sore, tender, sharp, dull, intense, pain, deep, occasional, frequent, pain scale of 1-10, range of movement limitations, burning, inflamed, hot, a few seconds of pain, intense, mild, excruciating, infrequent, mornings only, exact location, while being still, while moving ...
5. Avoid being a "cry baby," exaggeration, attention grabbing, or "woe is me." Some people feign or exaggerate their arthritic pain and discomfort to get attention from others, or to avoid work. Toughen up! Find ways of getting love, support, respect, and attention without playing the "I'm in pain" game. Some arthritic conditions are very painful and debilitating and warrant seeking regular medical assistance and extra support from others; however, many arthritic conditions are far less severe and warrant less complaining and less help. If you are over 60 years of age, arthritic discomfort is quite common, and aging is not for sissies; hang in there, don't whine, and tough it out. Do you have psychological issues that affect your perception and explanation of "pain"?
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Michael P. Garofalo
Tai Chi for Arthritis Instructor
23005 Kilkenny Lane
Red Bluff, California 96080
Phone: 530-200-3546
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Website: Arthritis Therapy - Exercise: Tai Chi and Qigong
Mike Garofalo was certified by Dr. Paul Lam, M.D., in 2002, to teach the Tai Chi for Arthritis program. Mike was certified in the Tai Chi for Arthritis, Part 2 Course, on April 2, 2006, by the authorized Tai Chi for Arthritis Master Trainer, Troyce Thome. The Tai Chi for Arthritis program was created by Dr. Paul Lam and supported by the Arthritis Foundation of Australia, Arthritis Care of UK, and adapted by the Arthritis Foundation of the United States of America.
In the one hour class, Mike teaches the standard Tai Chi for Arthritis program: 10 minutes of gentle warming up exercises, 40 minutes of Sun-style Tai Chi movement, and 10 minutes of cooling down exercises. This gentle, energizing, and interesting exercise program is suitable for all adults; and, especially beneficial for individuals with arthritis and for all senior citizens. Students can sit and rest anytime as needed. Persons with any serious medical problems should, of course, consult with their doctor before beginning any new exercise program.
Sun style of T'ai Chi Ch'uan was created by Grand Master Sun Lu-Tang (1861-1933). It is one of the five major styles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan practiced around the world. Sun T'ai Chi Ch'uan is known for its upright and high stances, supporting "follow step" footwork, and energizing (Qigong) open-close movements. The Tai Chi for Arthritis version of the Sun style of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, developed by Dr. Paul Lam, includes an 11 movement introductory movement form, and then a 30 movement intermediate form (which includes the 11 movement form). All T'ai Chi Ch'uan movement forms emphasize relaxation (Sung), correct posture, concentration, elegance, balance, openness, playfulness, calmness, and the effective use of the energy in the body. There is great depth to the mind-body arts of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, so that people can develop a lifelong exercise habit to improve their fitness, health, vitality and sense of well being.
Michael P. Garofalo, M.S., has studied T'ai Chi Ch'uan since 1986, and has been teaching T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Qigong since 2000 for the Valley Spirit Center in Red Bluff, California. He also teaches T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Qigong and Yoga at the Tehama Family Fitness Center in Red Bluff, California. He teaches the Yang and Sun styles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, and many Qigong forms.
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On October 30, 2015, an application for interim approval of professional compensation was filed in the bankruptcy case of SIGA Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates.
The filing was assigned docket number 614 and is described on the court's official docket as follows:
Monthly Fee Statement / Twelfth Monthly Fee Statement of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP for Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred as Special Litigation Counsel for Debtor for the Period from September 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 Filed by Stephen Karotkin on behalf of SIGA Technologies, Inc.. (Karotkin, Stephen)
SIGA Technologies, Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection, or had an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against it, on September 16, 2014. The bankruptcy case is pending before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York . The case number for the lead bankruptcy case is 14-12623. The bankruptcy case is currently assigned to United States Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane. The law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is acting as lead bankruptcy counsel to SIGA Technologies, Inc. in the bankruptcy case.

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A minor scale in music theory is generally any scale that includes at least three essential scale degrees: one being the tonic, another at an interval of a minor third above the tonic, and another at an interval of a perfect fifth above the tonic, together composing the tonic minor triad. While this definition encompasses many scales and modes such as Dorian mode and the Phrygian mode, the term in its stricter sense is usually limited to the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales, described below, which are in most common use in Western classical music (seemajor and minor).
Natural minor
The natural minor scale is the sixth mode (or Aeolian mode) of the major scale. For example, the white notes of a keyboard if played from any C continuing up an octave to the next C produce a C major scale. If the white notes are played beginning from the sixth step of that C scale, from any A to an A an octave above, then an A natural minor scale (the "relative minor" of C) is produced.
Natural Minor Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Harmonic and melodic minor
The above considerations of chordal harmony led to the harmonic minor scale, the same as the natural minor but with a chromatically raised seventh degree.
Harmonic Minor Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
For example, in the key of A minor, the harmonic minor scale is:
An important characteristic of the harmonic minor scale—in contrast to the natural minor—is its inclusion of two sets of chords whose inversions are structurally identical, and hence have ambiguous tonality. These are the Diminished seventh chord (found on the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 7th degrees) and the Augmented chord (found on the 3rd, 5th and 7th degrees).
The harmonic minor is also occasionally referred to as the Mohammedan scale as its uppertetrachord corresponds to the Hijaz jins, commonly found in Middle Eastern music. The harmonic minor scale as a whole is described as Nahawand-Hijaz in Arabic nomenclature, or as Bûselik Hicaz in Turkish nomenclature.
The interval between the sixth and seventh degrees of this scale (in this case F and G) is an augmented second. While some composers, notably Mozart, have used this interval to advantage in melodic composition, other composers, having felt it to be an awkward leap, particularly in vocal music, considered a whole step between these two scale degrees more conducive to smooth melody writing, so either the sixth scale degree was raised or the seventh flattened. Traditionally, music theorists have called these two options the ascending melodic minor scale (also known as heptatonia seconda) and descending melodic minor scale, the ascending being identical in its upper tetrachord to the major scale, and the descending being simply the natural minor:
Ascending Melodic Minor Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
and then the Descending Melodic Minor Scale (the Natural Minor: see above):
Composers have not been consistent in using these in ascending and descending melodies. Just as often, composers choose one form or the other based on whether one of the two notes is part of the most recent chord (the prevailing harmony). Particularly, to use the triad of the relative major—which is very common—since this is based on the third degree of the minor scale, the raised seventh degree would cause an augmented triad. Composers thus frequently require the lowered seventh degree found in the natural minor. In jazz, the descending aeolian is usually disregarded altogether.
Finding key signatures
Major and minor keys that share the same signature are called relative; so C major is the relative major of A minor, and C minor is the relative minor of E major. The relative major is a minor third above the tonic of the minor. For example, since the key signature of G major has one sharp (see major scales for how to find this), its relative minor, E minor, also has one sharp in its key signature.
Music may be written in an enharmonic scale (e.g. C minor, which only has four sharps in its key signature, compared to the theoretical eight flats required for D minor). The following are enharmonic equivalents:
Double sharps/double flats can be written as accidentals, but not as part of a key signature. For example:
D Minor Key Signature: E + A + D + G + C + F + B (the B is now double flatted and therefore, notated after the single accidentals, which obviously do not include the B)
D Natural Minor = D E F G A B C D
D Melodic Minor (Ascending + Descending) = D E F G A B C D C B A G F E D
D Harmonic Minor = D E F G A B C D
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The value of time and forecasting of flowsin freight transportation
This paper gives an overview of the current state of research and present own results in some areas regarding cost benefit analysis (CBA) for road infrastructure investments. It deals with the robustness of the estimated average value of time (VOT) currently used in Swedish infrastructure appraisals and also analyses the estimator in the case of different heteroskedastic errors and functional forms. It finallly consider forecasts of road freight flows in cases where information are scarce and may lack precision. Critical questions are how heterogeneity and non-linearities influences forecasts in the freight market. In detail it consdier the following: The impact of VOT for road freight when the origins of transports are taken into account. VOT is found to be dependent on combinations of region, transported distance, industry bransch and if transports are owned or hired. However, available data does not allow for significant values in each category. Altogether the study indicates a VOT spanning from 0 to 732 SEK, which should be compared with the average value of 80 SEK used today. The results also indicate pair-wise differences in VOT between short and long as well as hired and internal transports. The ownership condition is found to have a significant impact on VOT, although current data not gives significant differences between each of the four ownership/distance categories. It is found that further studies should focus on the hypothesis that VOT for short internal freight flows are significantly higher than the average VOT. The traditional logit model is compared with the semi-parametric weighted average density (WAD) estimator. It is found that the performance for the WAD estimator in terms of bias and mean square error is similar to the logit ML estimator for spherical errors in a latent variable specification. Methods for prediction of road freight flows are also investigated. Three traditional gravity model specifications (OLS, NLS, and Poisson regression) are compared with a neural network specification. On a data set of Norwegian inter-regional freight flows it is found that the Poisson model performs best in terms of root mean square error (RMSE) but also that the size of predicted flows is dependent on the method chosen to evaluate available estimation methods. Finally, we integrate freight flow prediction and estimation of VOT in one analysis. Logit models and neural networks with linear and non-linear profit functions are compared. The study indicates that the average VOT may decrease when prediction improves as models are given more non-linear specifications.
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Oil futures dropped below $115 a barrel on Monday as concerns of an imminent strike on Syria eased, with Russia and China urging Washington to avoid military action ahead of a key Senate vote.
The global Brent crude benchmark dipped more $1.52 to $114.60 a barrel by 1345 GMT after U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Syria could avoid a strike by turning over chemical weapons within a week, a timeframe later clarified by a spokeswoman as rhetorical.
U.S. oil lost 67 cents to $109.86.
"Brent is coming off as there is still no news of an imminent U.S. strike so people are taking money off the table," said Rob Montefusco, oil trader at Sucden Financial.
"It is still largely a wait-and-hold situation. There are still a lot of jitters and everything is being prepared, but prices are not going to collapse yet because military action is still fully on the agenda," Montefusco said.
President Barack Obama faces an uphill task to persuade Senate lawmakers to approve on Wednesday military strikes against Syrian Assad's forces.
Russia and Syria urged Washington against military action on Monday, while China called for U.S. caution and a return to the United Nations to discuss Syria.
Obama will give a televised address to the nation on Tuesday, making the case for intervention.
"If they (Senate) vote against intervention oil prices will fall in the near term. If they vote for intervention they will take another leg up and there will be talk of a Strategic Reserve release or even of an immediate release by the U.S. only in an attempt to discourage any knee jerk price rise," PVM analyst David Hufton said.
"If the vote is for intervention Brent will be the contract to be in, not WTI," he said, referring to the U.S. crude contract, known as Western Texas Intermediate.
In the meanwhile, Assad said in an interview that a U.S. military strike would lead to retaliation in "different forms," including "direct and indirect" effects.
Markets were also supported by data which showed China's broad exports rose more than expected in August, boosted by improving demand for the country's goods in major markets and adding to evidence that the world's second-largest economy may have avoided a sharp slowdown.
Rising equities broadly signal economic improvement, which would mean higher oil consumption.
Geopolitical risks were kept elevated on Monday at a time when markets were already coping with a loss of additional supplies from Libya.
"We're still missing crude oil out of Libya and that continues to pressure supplies," said Olivier Jakobs, analyst at Petromatrix.
The market also came under some pressure after crude oil imports by China, the world's largest buyer after the United States, hit a six-month low in August and were down 17.9 percent from July, trade data showed on Sunday, due to overhauls at several major refineries. (Additional reporting by Osamu Tsukimori in Tokyo; editing by William Hardy)


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This sturdy pine bed will be a fixture to last through your child's changing ages and stages, for years to come. The bed is finished in a lovely dark polish on cherry wood veneers giving the bed an aura of warmth and comfort. The headboard and footboard are constructed in a simple geometric design with visually striking carved slats and scallop detailing. This bed is available in Twin and Full sizes. Available at AppliancesConnection
This collection is classic and clean in its shapes and designs, but comfortable with its warm red finish color. Ample space can be found for your child's clothes, toys, books, whatever your little one needs to tuck out of sight when room cleaning time comes around. Fun features of this collection include the eye catching slatted headboard and footboard, as well as cute as a button polished wood drawer knobs. This collection was constructed out of sturdy pine and finished with cherry wood veneers, so it will stand fast through many playtimes to come.
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One-hit shutouts let Central softball team extend scoreless streak
TUCSON, ARIZ.—Coach George Wares often reminds his Central College softball team that it needs just one run to win a game if the defense does its job.
And while a veteran Dutch offense was far more productive than that Sunday, one run would have again been enough as Central ran its season-opening shutout streak to six games with a pair of one-hitters. Mallory Schulenberg (junior, Kansas City, Mo., St. Pius IX HS) was the victor in a 12-0 five-inning romp past Denison (Ohio) and while Trisha Smith (sophomore, New Hampton) allowed just two baserunners in going the distance in a 6-0 victory over Marian (Wis.).
It's the most consecutive shutouts ever to start a season for the Dutch, and the most overall since a six-game shutout streak in 2001, which is the third-longest in school history. The school record of 10 straight shutouts was established in 1993, with the 1986 squad posting eight in a row. The current string covers 34 innings.
"Nobody denies our schedule has not been as tough as it's been to start the season in a lot of years, but the pitchers still have to make pitches and the defense still has to make plays, and we're doing that very consistently right now," Wares said.
Schulenberg (2-0) walked three and struck out six against Denison (1-1) while Smith walked none and fanned eight against Marian (Wis.) (1-8). Smith, in just her second collegiate start, retired the first 13 hitters before a hard-hit grounder slipped through the right side in the fourth inning. The only other Marian runner reached in the seventh inning on a hit batter.
"I thought Trisha had better command than she did yesterday," Wares said. "She threw only 80 pitches, which is pretty solid, and her ball/strike ratio was very good. This has to be a big confidence boost for her."
Meanwhile the Dutch bats pounded out 13 hits in a surprisingly lopsided contest against Denison. Catcher Katie Canney (junior, Adel, ADM HS) got it started with a two-run homer in the second inning while designated player Karlee Rock (junior, Wheatland, Calamus-Wheatland HS) added a three-run triple in the third inning. The Dutch used their speed game to break it open in the fourth, scoring seven runs with only one ball leaving the infield. Left fielder Jordan Overland (senior, Boone) and third baseman Whitney Sowers (junior, Marshalltown) each had three hits and scored two runs in the game.
It was opening day for a veteran Denison team.
"Their pitcher (Rebecca Dyer) is legit," Wares said. "She beat a lot of people last year and was a concern for us. To our players' credit, when she did make a mistake, they were able to do something with it. Denison is a lot better team than today's score would indicate."
The offense was a little slower to develop against Marian, as the Dutch were limited to their lowest run total of the young season. Shortstop Annie Sarcone (senior, Des Moines, Dowling Catholic HS) had three hits, including an RB I single in the first inning. Central got a two-run Canney single in plating three unearned tallies in the fourth inning. Center fielder Paige Heesch (junior, Titonka, WCLT HS) singled home a run with an infield hit in the sixth and Sowers belted her first home run of the season, a shot down the left-field line, in the seventh inning.
"We faced that pitcher (Emily Gorges) last year," Wares said. "She probably pitched us as well as anybody has so far."
Sarcone was 4-for-7 on the day, upping her team-high batting mark to .632 with 13 RBIs. Overland had four hits while Canney had three hits and four RBIs, raising her average to .563.
The comfortable victory margins allowed Wares to continue determining player roles.
"We're pretty set at a lot of positions but we're looking at players like Sarah Bowen (freshman, New Sharon, North Mahaska HS) and trying to decide if we need her more as a pinch-hitter or a pinch runner," Wares said. "And likewise, we're determining how to use Abbie Voas (freshman, Chanhassen, Minn.). I was really happy with the way Abbie swung the bat today. She only had one hit but I thought she had as good of at-bats as anyone.
"We're also trying to get established who are top pinch-runners are. Today gave us a lot of opportunities to make some decisions on our best options."
Wares and the Dutch know bigger hurdles lie ahead, beginning Monday when they have to take on Wis.-La Crosse at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (Calif.) at 6 p.m. Central will tackle Claremont-Mudd-Scripps again Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Central's memories of its last meeting with Wis.-La Crosse inTucson in 2012 are not fond. The Dutch saw a seventh-inning lead melt away as Wis.-La Crosse erupted to run away with a 10-5 victory. The Eagles are 4-0.
Meanwhile, Central pulled off a dramatic 2-0 triumph over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps at the 2012 Tucson Invitational Games, winning on a walk-off home run by Caitlyn Meyer. The Athenas were 8-4 winners over Central in the 2010 NCAA Division III regional tournament at Indianola. They're 7-6 in 2014, playing a demanding schedule but winning seven of their past eight games after a 0-5 start, including a doubleheader sweep of Chapman (Calif.) Feb. 22.
. "La Crosse is very strong and our last game with Claremont speaks for itself," Wares said. "It was one of the better softball games we've been involved in and that's saying a lot.
"Our players know we're getting everyone's best shot–Claremont requested to play us twice. These teams are both better than anyone we've played so far and we're getting them both on the same day."
An audio webcast of Monday's evening game with Claremont-Mudd-Scripps will be provided through www.kniakrls.com, with Trevor Castle again calling the action as he wraps up his four-day visit.
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"You can see why Lord Huron's sound is striking a chord at a time when rootsy indie-folk is enjoying its sepia-toned time in the sun…"
Lord Huron | The Lexington, London 08.02.13.
"Come on you son of a bitch."
It's two songs into Lord Huron's second ever London show and things aren't quite going according to plan. The sound is lumpy, almost dipping out altogether on occasions. Lead singer Ben Schneider's main vocal microphone seems to be the culprit, having decided tonight is perhaps one performance too far, and the thick-bearded, white-toothed Schneider isn't too happy. The group pause for a few minutes while the technical gremlins are shown the door – hardly the momentum-building start to a show that the Los Angeles five-piece would have wanted.
With their debut album only a few weeks old here in the UK it's an impressive sell-out, even if it is the relatively modest surroundings of The Lexington, and you can see why Lord Huron's sound is striking a chord at a time when rootsy indie-folk is enjoying its sepia-toned time in the sun. With almost every single line sung in two, often three part harmony, there is a natural comparison with Fleet Foxes but with added drive-time melodies and increased popsmarts.
The opening 'Ends Of The Earth' – bizarrely free from the sound problems that become apparent in the second song- highlights this wonderfully, with shuffling percussion and a western guitar twang underpinning mountain-top vocals and a precise, warm-centred melody. Schneider snarls as he hits the higher notes, his face contorting into a grimace of determined focus. 'She Lit A Fire' recalls David Gray at his oft-forgtton best; a shimmering, folky canter through a dusty desert, while non-album track 'We Went Wild' proves to be a top-drawer slice of afro-pop that Vampire Weekend wouldn't turn their nose up at.
Surprisingly album highlight 'Brother' is absent, leaving the moment of the evening to the driving, roadtrip-inspiring 'Time To Run', with Schneider jigging on the spot as he launches into its muscular chorus. The set is concise at just eleven tracks, including a cover of The Kinks' 'Stranger', but well-measured and well-paced. "Out there's a world that calls for me girl, heading out in to the unknown…" sings Schneider on 'Ends Of The Earth'. It's a good attitude to have, as these are songs that will surely take his band farther and wider in the months and years to come.
Earlier in the evening, Welsh trio Golden Fable impress with a handful of haunting, folky, electronica indebted tunes. That frontwoman Rebecca Palin and Tim McIver seem to share a haircut, and with McIver's long baggy suit trousers giving him the air of an art school elephant, they make for an strange looking gaggle, but their brand of elfin oddball pop can't help but glide across the room, filling the senses with swathes of technicolour.


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" Manufacturer: Joules / Type: Ladies Riding Jacket "
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I am a big fan of the brand Joules and own quite a considerable amount of their clothing. Joules are not the cheapest but the quality is wonderful and I still own items nearly 6 years old that are still going strong. Joules if you haven't heard of them before is a manufacturer of womens, mens, childrens and even horse and dog wear. They are a big equestrian brand and although they do casual wear for the non-equestrian people Joules debut a lot of their ranges at varying horse events throughout the country and therefore a lot of their clothing is worn by country/horsey folk.
At the beginning of this year I had decided I wanted a nice tweed jacket as something smart to wear when say out walking the dogs or at varying horse/dog events and sometimes my general yard jackets are just a bit too scruffy so I wanted something smart yet practical for country activities. This is the part where I saw a gorgeous Joules jacket in my local Joules store and came away knowing that should I want to buy it I'd have to put money away as at the RRP of £189.00 it would mean a big chunk of change going out of my account all in one go and when you are taking into account your next big hay order you have to be practical!
Needless to say a month later having done a lot of teaching (riding lessons that is!) I bought the Joules Field Jacket for a slightly lower price of £160.00. Yes, it is expensive and it won't fit into everyone's budget but I worked hard for it and I know that this jacket will last for quite some considerable time making the hefty price tag seem worth it in the end. The Joules Field Coat has now been discontinued by Joules itself but can still be bought via other Joules stockists although these are mainly online. The field coat as far as I am aware is available in Angus Blue and Toad Green. I opted for the Angus Blue as I preferred it as I preferred the more checked look where as the Toad Green jacket is paler in colour and doesn't seem as bold.
The Joules Field Coat is classed as a country sports coat and of course being tweed it has a country theme going on right from the start, think people going shooting with their tweed coats, flat caps and Hunter green wellies! This jacket is the epitome of country-esque! The Angus Blue (and no the coat isn't blue!) coat has a lovely large check which stands out nicely as the darker green stripes are set out against the paler green background. The field coat is made from 100% wool so it isn't the lightest of jackets but it is certainly not heavy to wear. However, due to it being made completely from wool it is dry clean only.
The Joules Field Coat is lined with Joules' exclusive floral print material. Although the pattern of the material may differ from coat to coat Joules always use their own exclusive prints which really do contrast nicely against the tweed and add a little girliness to this tweed jacket. The same floral material is also added to the front pockets too and if you lift up the popper fastening you can see the material. The lining of the jacket is lightly quilted, just enough to keep you warm on those cold spring days but not too much so it doesn't look bulky. The jacket is slightly fitted and has been fitted to give a shapely feminine fit which finishes just below the hips. The collar is moleskin lined which adds a touch of luxury to this jacket not to mention it is incredibly soft.
The jacket features two quite large pockets at the front which are fastened with two brass studs which help keep in any items you may have in your pockets. The pockets are however incredibly generous in their depth and size so you can easily fit quite an array of items, ideal if you are wanting to carry the bare minimum and not use a handbag. The front of the field jacket is done up by a concealed colour co-ordinating zip together with poppers (again which are colour co-ordinated with the jacket!) which are down the length of the jacket. The cuffs of the jacket also feature adjustable brass studs so you can loosen or tighten the cuffs around the lower part of your arm.
My jacket has now been worn many times whether I am out walking the dogs or out at a big equestrian event it really is a casual jacket which can be easily made to look smart. Despite being made completely out of wool the jacket isn't heavy to wear nor does it feel bulky. It instead is more of a lightweight wool jacket which is soft and easy to wear. I have owned wool jackets in the past where they feel a bit too rigid as they are quite heavy and weighed down. The key to this jacket is getting the right size because it is semi fitted the look to go for isn't big and baggy it is the fitted look. I find Joules can come up quite small but I did try this jacket on and did opt for my normal size and it fits perfectly but of course everyone is different but I'd personally recommend that you try it on before buying.
The quality of this jacket is wonderful. It has been expertly made and made from good quality materials which is why Joules have such a high price tag and not just for the name. Despite it's pretty much constant use in the colder months earlier this year I did think a few threads may come loose from the seams or a popper may ping off as has done with other jackets I have owned but I am incredibly pleased that this jacket still looks as good as it did when it arrived in the post to me. I have however made an effort to keep it as clean as possible and to generally just look after it so have probably been a little over protective but given its hefty price tag I have reason to be!
I have no doubt that this jacket will be with me for quite some considerable time as it is so well made I can't imagine it falling apart easily. The jacket fits me perfectly and the fact that it is semi-fitted really does add shape and style to the jacket. I really can't find fault with this jacket at all as the material is lovely and soft and of course the floral patterned lining really is lovely and adds a unique twist to the tweed. If you are wanting to spend a decent amount of money on a tweed jacket then this may well be the jacket for you but if budget conscious there are no doubt cheaper alternatives available. I have high hopes that the money I spent on this jacket will be worth it as long as it lasts but for this reason I can only give this jacket 4 stars, knocking 1 star off simply due to the price as it won't be accessible to all.
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Price: RRP £189.00
Colour(s): Angus Blue or Toad Green
Sizes: 8 to 18
Availability: Joules stockists online or in store
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- Hot menu selections should be submitted to the Coordinator no later than one week prior to the scheduled function.
- All food and beverages must be purchased exclusively from the Utah Law & Justice Center. Food may not be brought in or taken off premises.
- All food and beverages are subject to a 20% service charge.
- The Utah Law & Justice Center's kitchens and their contents are for the use of staff members only.
- The Utah Law & Justice Center does not have storage space for more than 5 boxes. Please make arrangements off site for storage and assemblage of materials or an applicable room rate will be charged for space use.
- If space is required for assemblage of materials, please notify the Coordinator as soon as possible.
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- Room charges are based on partial days (1 to 4 hours) or full days (over 4 hours). Plus a 20% sevice charge for all room set-ups.
- Meeting rooms are for times indicated only. If the group remains past this time, additional room rental may be charged. All equipment and supplies not belonging to the Center must be removed at the end of the meeting unless prior arrangements have been made. Additional space is subject to availability.
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- Business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. apply at the Law & Justice Center. A service charge of $50.00 per hour with a minimum of 1 hour will be assessed to groups needing to be in before 8:00 a.m. or remaining in the building after 5:00 p.m.
- The Utah Law & Justice Center is closed on Saturday and Sunday as well as most state holidays. – No reservations will be accepted on these dates.
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- The Law & Justice Center is a NON-SMOKING building. Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside of the building.
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Minimal Photography Business Card
Minimal Photography Business Card design. It's an unique concept business card design. Everything is fully layered and Grouped.
- CMYK Color Mode
- Resolusion 300 DPI
- Print Dimension: 3.5×2 inches (3.75×2.25 inches with Bleeds)
- Fully Editable
- Two PSD Files (Front & Back)
- Well Organized (Layered & Grouped)
- Print Ready
Files Included:
- 2 PSD File (Front & Back)
- Help.txt
::Free Font Used::
Nexa Bold & Nexa Light
Font download link: http://fontfabric.com/nexa-free-font/
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ABC News' C. Michael Kim and David Miller Report:
Thanks to its new line of EX3D glasses, Marchon3D's booth at CES looks more like a sunglasses display than the newest line of 3-D glasses, good for watching 3-D television or movies. Already an established name in 3-D glass technology, Marchon3D is in Las Vegas this week to unveil a new line of stylish glasses, many of which you could wear on the street without anyone knowing they're 3-D.
Behind the stylish frames, they feature Marchon3D's premier M3D patented circular-polarized curved lens technology that contours to your face for a particularly clear viewing experience. They come in a variety of styles and range in price from $20 to $80. The company says they will be available at retailers nationwide this year.
(Video production: C. Michael Kim and Justin Bare)