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Global Escitalopram market report is segmented into several key Regions, with production, consumption, revenue (million USD), market share and growth rate. Geographically analysis of Escitalopram covers following countries North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India, from 2018 to 2025 (forecast) with CAGR %.
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The report is based upon arduous data analysis carried out by industry doyens. The all-inclusive analysis of these data provides an in-depth and detailed insight into the global Escitalopram market.
The top players of Escitalopram industries are Forest Laboratories(US), H.Lundbeck A/S(DK), Amneal Pharmaceuticals(US), Aurobindo Pharma(IN), Hetero Drugs(IN), Macleods Pharmaceuticals(IN), Silarx Pharmacueticals(US), Apotex(CA), Hikma Pharmaceuticals(UK).
Complete report on Escitalopram market divided into 14 major chapters that offer an overview of current market scenario as well as Escitalopram forecasts. Report: www.deepresearchreports.com/contact…ame=697469
The report provides an exhaustive calculation of the Escitalopram market comprising of industry chain structure, market drivers, opportunities, future roadmap, industry news analysis, industry policy analysis, market player profiles and strategies. The report offers a comprehensive insight into the development policies and plans in addition to manufacturing processes and cost structures.
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Chapter 1 describes Escitalopram market overview, by type, by CAGR (%), Applications, by region, by market size (Value).
Chapter 2 analyse Escitalopram market competition by manufacturers. share of Top 3 and Top 5 manufacturers.
Chapter 3 display Escitalopram capacity, production, revenue (Value), gross margin (2012-2018) by region (2015-2025).
Chapter 4 focuses on Escitalopram supply (production), consumption, export, import by region (2018-2025).
Chapter 5, 6 describes global Escitalopram production, revenue (value), price trend by type and market analysis by application.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, Escitalopram manufacturers profiles/analysis, manufacturing cost analysis & industrial chain, sourcing strategy and downstream buyers
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Through OverDrive, you can check out popular eBook and eAudio titles with your library card and enjoy them for up to a three-week lending period. There are also selected titles available in streaming video for up to 7 days. Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period, so there are no late fees.
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The pressure transmitter assembly is composed of a pressure transmitter and a pressure gauge for both of the main lines. The pressure transmitters, which are installed in the body of the assembly, measure pressure of the passing lubricant and the information is transmitted to the control unit. The pressure of the main lines can be monitored from the control unit.
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I keep my friends close
Enemies on a leash like,
Me and my haters is literally Siamese
I can define me but if I let my friends do it
They'll tell you I'm some bipolar, hard drug user
The J gets smaller, I'm up in my zone
Though surrounded by an entourage, I feel like I'm alone
A long way from normal, I try to keep it cordial
I made some new friends, meet recorder and touring
Shout out to my nigga
Its now for a nigga
Know some niggas back home, ain't proud of a nigga
They don't see my vision, grown man mission
They all see my life from a childish position
I'm the mouth of the District, nobody work harder
My heart is in the monuments, the life is in the harbor
So tell me all my followers, am I wrong for barking?
Am I wrong for thinking I was better off in college?
At least I'll be stable, Yea slightly less popular
But wouldn't be the topic of my few friends talking
A few niggas talk but they do without knowledge
I do self evaluate, Yea I know I've got some problems
Can't change who I am, I just try to get better
So in the mean time keep it moving on accept that
And you all will respect that
You always say you wasn't ready for no man
But I wasn't having that, I gave you errything I had
No errything I had, or the very things you have
Tricking, king of the court, small forward, Cavs
Where your whereabouts baby? I care about you lady
And I left you all them letters in your mailbox waiting
And I ain't never plan to be famous
So I'm a take that rubber off, I wouldn't mind having babies
With a home girl best friend lover all that
Ex-boyfriend was wack, she had enough of all that
Look me in my eyes, say if you take it I'm a give it
And if I give it to you, don't you treat me like them bitches
Please Wale,
She used to call me late
One day she called me early, to tell me that she late
Fuck you mean? See my hands start to shake
I ain't looking in her eyes but her face
Cuz tears falling down make me ache
We should just ignore it, you know we can't afford it
She said I cannot believe that you say we should abort it
I will not support it, what happened to you courting
And I ain't want no nigga from the jump, you ignored it
You just had to force it, you had to keep going
Now that lil pre cum gone be having me swollen
As we go forward, I came back from touring
The DNA result, congrats ex-boyfriend
Smiles and handshakes
Everywhere I go
Girlfriends, groupies, then I'm all alone
So confused, these strange relationships
I think I've got some enemies disguised as friends
Smiles and handshakes
Everywhere I go
Girlfriends, groupies, then I'm all alone
So confused, these strange relationships
I think I've got some enemies disguised as friends
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Plain Leather Dog Lead - Purple with Brass
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Please note that this product is made to order. It will take 21 working days for Creature Clothes to make it.
Founded in 1999 when designer Cosima Pole couldn't find exactly what she wanted for her own black lab Vodka, the company now designs and manufactures a whole range of cool stuff for cats and dogs. Everything is still based on their original ethos of beautiful design and quality UK manufacture.
Additional information and key product features:
Plain Leather Dog Lead - Purple with Brass by Creature Clothes.
Dimensions: 100cm x 2.2cm.
Features a metal D-ring between the handle and the lead giving you more flexibility.
Can be clipped around the waist or shoulders when your dog is running free.
Other colours and designs available.
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- UK Delivery (Non-Mainland) - UK Standard Delivery - £2.99 - Delivery Time: 5 to 10 days
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All Creature Clothes products are made to order. Therefore items cannot be returned, refunded or exchanged unless faulty, so please check items immediately on delivery. Creature Clothes works hard to make the highest quality products are supplied, however, now and again defects may happen during manufacture.
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AMERICUS, Ga. – Playing their second game in as many days, the Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes were hoping fatigue wouldn't be a factor after their first ever victory over Francis Marion University, 64-60, the night before. It was no such luck for the Blue & Gold as they lost 64-58 to the visiting Lady Braves of the University of North Carolina Pembroke (9-10, 6-5 PBC).
Despite committing the second lowest number of turnovers of the season (nine turnovers), the legs of GSW shooters showed growing fatigue throughout the game. The 'Canes would shoot 31.3% from the field for the game, which included 27.3% from beyond the arc. Lady Hurricane shooting got worse as the game went on as GSW shot 35.3% (36.4% from three-point range) in the first half and 27.3% (18.2% from three-point range) in the second half.
Senior guard Terra Branch would again lead all scorers with 19 points to go along with her four rebounds and two assists. Fellow senior Jessica Jones would be the only other Lady Hurricane to score in double digits as she registered ten points and four rebounds as well.
Having to play the second of a back-to-back was also an issue for the UNC Pembroke Lady Braves who took on the Lady Hurricanes the night after their 64-48 loss at Columbus State University. They would also shoot an abysmal percentage from three-point range (25.0%), but shot a much more respectable 41.5% (22-53) from the field for the game.
Pembroke also won the rebounding battle by one (42-41), which was due in large part to starting guards Domonique Washington and DeDe Cotton who combined to grab 25 of UNCP's 42 rebounds. The UNCP bench also doubled up the GSW bench in scoring 20 points to ten points.
UNC Pembroke was led by Courtney Bolton who scored 18 points while only missing on one of her eight shots from the field in addition to her five rebounds and three assists. Following her with 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists was DeDe Cotten.
Georgia Southwestern would lead for a majority of the first half by as many as five points before the Lady Braves would take the lead with five and a half minutes to go in the first half. GSW would regain the game leading again by as many five points before DeDe Cotten's made jump shot as the clock expired gave UNCP the 33-32 lead at halftime.
Coach Britsky and company would again retake control of the game as lead by as many as five points in the second half. The visitors would again answer the home team's run with one of their own. Amelia Partin's pair of free throws with 8:25 left in the game. The Lady Braves would never relinquish their lead as they closed out the game with a 12-7 run to earn the 64-58 victory.
The loss puts the Georgia Southwestern record to 12-6 (4-5 PBC) on the season. It will be another short turnaround for the Lady Hurricanes as they will play host to the Lady Saints of North Georgia on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Storm Dome.


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Saudakar.in is the Online India Website for All your Classifieds needs
Saudakar.in provides a simple solution to the complications involved in selling, buying things, doen't matter wherever you may live in India.
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Penning a piece on #wildswimming with seaswimcornwall.co.uk and came across this article on my Greek @SwimTrek: wanderlust.co.uk/content/the-sp…
Just had a lovely hike around the neighbourhood to gather my washing that's gone flyaway at the mercy of the tail-end of #Ophelia.
Quote of the day: "More Magic. Less Logic." Thanks @JudiBlakeburn and an inspiring talk @NewquayBID #newquaybizweek
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EXAMEN.me is a simple-to-use web site that fosters your personal interaction with God. This modern approach to ancient devotional practices guides you to examen your life as you meditate on scripture, pray, and journal all of your reflections. No matter where you are in your pilgrimage with Christ, EXAMEN.me will help you interact with God.
EXAMEN.me lets you choose how you want to interact with God. We provide guided experiences that will lead you through scripture, prayers, and let you journal your experience. We call each of these experiences an Examen.
Scripture Examens will guide you to meditate on scripture with the goal of life-obedience. You have the choice of various Old and New Testament passages. Prayer Examens help provide focus as you pray. The guides do not tell you what to pray, but serve only as a catalyst to deepen your conversation with God. If you have an account, you can Journal through every type of Examen. We also provide an Examen that is simply a journal with the option to retrieve any scripture passage you want.
The core of EXAMEN.me is to foster your personal interaction with God. This happens as you enter into an Examen. Each Examen could last 5 minutes or 1 hour. It is your choice!
In each Examen, there will be scripture or sample prayer followed by a prompt to help you focus as you to interact with God. Account holders will be able to journal their experience through each Examen.
Once you have completed an Examen, you will see the name and date of that Examen in the My Examens page. We want you to have full access to your journal entries so we provide multiple tools to manage them.
Creating an account is easy and free! Having an account allows you to journal as you interact with God through each Examen and keeps a private record of God's activity in your life.
Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.


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Cynthia Sass is the nutritionist behind the Flat Belly Diet eating plan. She developed the plan for Prevention based on a combination of emerging research, decades of existing studies and her 10+ years of experience as a registered dietitian who has counseled hundreds of real people.
Twenty four weeks on the New York Times best seller list and AOL's #1 searched diet in 2008, Flat Belly Diet became the eating plan everyone was buzzing about and solidified Cynthia's reputation as a visionary expert and the go-to resource for nutrition and weight management. Flat Belly Diet! Cookbook, which Cynthia also co-authored was also a New York Times best seller.
Yale University Study
In a study led by David Katz, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Public Health and Director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine, nine overweight women (average age 49) followed Cynthia's Flat Belly Diet eating plan for 28 days. The women agreed to undergo MRI scans and blood work at the start and end of the study.
The results were impressive. In less than one month the following changes were observed (averages for the group):
- Reduction of internal (visceral) belly fat (measured by MRI): 33%
- Pounds lost: 8.4 pounds
- Belly inches lost: 1.6
- Drop in total cholesterol: 21 points
- Decrease in systolic blood pressure: 8.4 points
- Decrease in diastolic blood pressure: 5.4 points
According to Dr. Katz, markers for inflammation (including C-reactive protein), fasting blood glucose and insulin levels also fell. To learn more about the study and see a before and after MRI image, click here (please note: Cynthia is no longer on staff at Prevention).
Cynthia's much anticipated follow up to Flat Belly Diet! was released in January 2011. In the book, S.A.S.S! Yourself Slim: Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches (formerly published under a different title) Cynthia reveals her new eating plan, designed to help readers shed overall body fat and learn a uniquely simple strategy for hunger free weight loss that doesn't require calorie counting. Prepare to shed up to 8 pounds in 5 days, reset your metabolism, kiss cravings goodbye and embrace a mandatory Daily Dark Chocolate Escape!


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Wayne Gardella
Montana District Director
Gardella has an all-encompassing background in small business lending, economic development, and outreach.
Gardella joined the SBA in the Montana District Office in January of 2013. Prior to coming to SBA, Gardella spent the last 20 years actively engaged in supporting business initiatives at the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Between 2004 and 2012, Gardella was the Vice-President for Domestic Business Development. In 2012, he became the Vice President of the Small Business Finance Division overseeing key small business trade finance lending programs.
Prior to his experience at the Export-Import Bank, Gardella spent more than 12 years in banking in the fields of asset management, asset-based lending, commercial real estate, leverage and premium financing, and leasing. Gardella is a certified public accountant and holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in business administration.


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TomTom HOME
TomTom HOME is a PC application that manages TomTom GPS devices (Portable Navigation Devices) connected to the PC. It uses Mozilla XULRunner as platform which is being shipped with TomTom HOME. TomTom made some small changes to Mozilla's source code, mostly bug fixes and branding, which are published here.
The source code changes are available under the MPL, GPL and LGPL.
Note for clarification: The actual GUI source code (JavaScript, XUL, locales etc.) is not open source, neither is the "HomeServices" DLL (implemented as XPCOM module written in C++) used to access the device, neither is the HOME2 server. The source below contains only the XULRunner platform and changes to it.


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It's hard to believe that Submarine is only the second album from London quartet Scanners. The song that introduced them to me – the fantastic 'Lowlife', originally released on Tigertrap Records – was first released five years ago. That song set the template for Scanners' modus operandi: throatily haunting vocals from singer Sarah Daly, underlaid with taut, angsty post punk. It's a recipe that's gone down surprisingly well in the US, with various songs being picked up and featured on angsty teen dramas and, oddly enough, the Canadian version of So You Think You Can Dance.
It's obviously a profitable exercise for the band, because Submarine is more of the same, albeit slicker. Production values have been ramped up, with Scanners' overall sound feeling fuller and rounder than the spare, sharp edges that characterised their early work. It's a change that compliments Daly's impressive lyrical range, but also robs Scanners of some of the distinctiveness and rawness that made them so interesting in the first place.
That smoothing of the rough edges is also evident in the songs themselves. Early singles 'Lowlife' and 'Raw' worked because there was a real emotional core to them – when Daly sings "This is a lonely time", you feel the pain, the angst, the anger in her voice. While some of the songs on Submarine come close – first single 'Salvation' especially – that authenticity seems to have been foregone in favour of a more radio and TV-friendly overall sound, neutering the impact of what makes Scanners truly special.
That's not to say Submarine is a mess: it does the job, delivering uptempo, angsty post-punk like 'We Never Close Our Eyes' and 'The Day That Was The Day', which are consistently pulsing, insistent and more than a little thrilling; and more considered, introspective 'slow songs' ('Strangelovehate', 'Goodbye'). However, Scanners are at their best when they're nervous and urgent, when Daly's voice is just a second away from breaking. There's just not enough of that anxiety: it all just seems a little too pat and formulaic – a little too contrived to play well in the scenes in the aforementioned teen dramas where beautiful Americans go through whichever emotional crisis they're experiencing this week.
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Bryson City, North Carolina
As the southern gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Bryson City sticks close to its roots with lots of killer hickory-smoked barbecue and bluegrass music. The five-traffic-light town, completely wrapped by dense forest, still has its old-fashioned ice cream fountain, called Soda Pops; its mountain-crafts shops selling corn-shuck dolls and sourwood honey; and a big, chugging locomotive that runs right through town twice a day.
But in Bryson, you also find a kayak on every roof rack. Outside town is the Deep Creek section of the park – great for trail running, day hikes to a trio of waterfalls, and tubing. Nantahala Outdoor Center is the paddling-rafting nexus of the southeast (if not the country), with a paddling school and float trips on the Nantahala. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad excursion may sound a bit touristy (it is), but the 4.5-hour round-trip is a more laid-back way to see the backcountry. Skip the hotels here, and a book a cabin, like Shooting Star Ridge, outfitted with fire pits, a hot tub, mountain views, and the blessing (or curse?) that is WiFi.
Getting There: Fly to Atlanta; drive three hours north.
For more information, visit greatsmokies.com.
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It's that time of year again! The Spring Job and Internship Fair is right around the corner on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. You may be wondering, "What is the best way to prepare for it?" Well, there are a few simple things you should do to make sure you are absolutely ready for the Job and Internship Fair.
First of all, you are going to want to make sure your resume is updated. A good resume is paramount to the job search. It is the first glance that an employer will get of your background and credentials, so you want it to be neat and tidy. You want to make sure you include your most recent employer and possibly take out any information that may be irrelevant. For help with your resume you can find helpful information on the Career Services website, or you can always schedule an appointment with a Career Services professional. They can guide you step by step; making sure everything is in order and giving you useful suggestions on how you can improve the professional appearance of your resume. Once you have your resume in tip-top shape, you should print off several copies to hand out to the employers you speak to at the Job Fair.
The second thing you should do is to make sure you have appropriate professional attire. It is important to remember that the Job Fair is just like a job interview: you want to make the best first impression possible. Here are a few of the basic tips on professional attire.
For guys…
- Wear nice dress pants that are clean and pressed with a buttoned up shirt and tie.
- Choose a solid-color button down shirt that is wrinkle-proof.
- If you can't afford a suit, purchase a single-breasted, black, two-button blazer that will go with several of your dress pants.
- Black leather laced shoes are another "must have" that can be worn with a variety of outfits.
And for ladies…
- If you don't own a suit, you could wear a skirt (knee length or below) with a sweater set or nice blouse.
- Avoid heels unless you need the height and are comfortable wearing (and walking!) in them. Remember – closed-toed shoes.
- Ideally, blouses should not reveal any cleavage or undergarments (bra straps, etc.).
It is important for everyone to remember that as a general rule, jeans are a no! If you are having trouble figuring out what to wear, always err on the side of caution and go for being over-dressed. Also, be sparing with make-up, perfumes, and colognes. More information can be found on the UW-Green Bay Career Services' website.
Once you have your resume finalized and your outfit picked out, the last thing you should do is do your homework! Research the companies that will be at the Job and Internship Fair and get to know a little bit about the ones you would like to speak with. It is a great way to make a good impression and you will be more relaxed knowing you will have something to talk about with the employers. The company representatives will also be impressed that you took the time and effort; just another way to stand out in the crowd! A full list of the employers attending can be found on the PRO website – and if you log into PRO, you can view all of the information submitted by the employers, including informatino about their organization and the types of positions which they are hiring. There are 66 employers signed up to attend so you will have many diverse options.
So don't forget to mark your calendars for March 7th, 2012. Get your resumes ready, get out your pants suits and sports coats, and brush up on your interview skills. The Spring Job and Internship Fair 2012 is almost here!


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By: Alex W.
Illinois, Age 11
Where she went, nobody knows. But I do know something. Different people have different theories about what happened to her. Some people think that the Japanese found and killed and some people think that she crashed on the Marshall Islands and was still alive trying to send radio signals. Some others say that she got off course and crashed somewhere unknown. I personally think that she ran out of gas while flying over the ocean and crashed in the middle of the ocean. But nobody could ever figure out the mystery of Amelia Earhart. But they keep trying. I dont know why because her body is probably busy rotting away right now. No one would be able to find her anyways. Unless someone built a time machine; but thats impossible.
What is also impossible is trying to find her if she landed in the ocean. She was probably eaten along with fragments of her plane by some sort of shark. Either way, people still try to find her. I just dont get why though. Its IMPOSSIBLE and they all know it! Still people wonder What happened to Amelia Earhart?. Anything is possible. For all we know she couldve been kidnapped by Indians, Japanese, Chinese or other people. She couldve been so sick that she couldnt pilot the plane. Maybe her navigator that drinks a lot pushed her out of the plane. Anything couldve happened to her. Nobody knows anything for sure.
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From Conservapedia
PayPal is an internet company which enables users to make money transfers over the internet. PayPal is currently owned by eBay.
The liberal California company PayPal strongly supports gun control and has frozen funds of firearms-related businesses.[1]
See also
- ↑ http://www.ktordnance.com/kto/paypal_problems.php. http://www.ktordnance.com/docs/KTOrdnance_vs_PayPal.pdf.
External links
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qgstrategies needed a new t-shirt design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 43 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
Need font/layout for slogan to be printed on back of shirt and company website design to be printed on front.
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Halloween sweetens the bait in this timely production
Agatha Christie catches you in her Mousetrap — the longest running show in the world — baited by Twin Beach Players with Halloween lure.
Enter the cozy North Beach Boys and Girls Club and you step into the spell. Cobwebs drape the gate of Christie's barely illuminated Monkswell Manor, now a guesthouse.
In the dark theater, the tune of Three Blind Mice (the play's original title), played on piano, breaks the silence. The eery music yields to a shrill whistle and a woman's scream.
A moment of silence is broken by a radio voice (Sid Curl) announcing a murder. Alongside Curl, ghoul Brianna Bennett creates timely sound effects: the whistle, a door squeaking, a telephone ringing, skis schussing across snow, a gunshot.
Stage lights come up, and strange guests join you in the Great Hall.
Proprietor Mollie Ralston (Anna Gorenflo), who comes in out of the snow, is a bit scarier than usual, pale faced with white-streaked hair. Scarier still is her husband Giles (Aidan Davis) transformed by make-up artists Skip Smith and Wendy Cranford and costumer Dawn Dennison into Frankenstein's monster.
Five more guests are stranger still.
Booked into the inn are four oddities: Christopher Wren (Justyn Christofel), a hyperactive Mad Scientist; Mrs. Boyle (Angela Sunstone), a witch with Bette Midler attitude; Major Metcalfe (Rick Thompson), the world's tallest dwarf; and Miss Casewell (Lindsay Haas), a succubus.
Unexpected is Mr. Paravicini's (Jeff Larsen) Dracula, who claims his car overturned in a snow bank.
"It's the monster mash," said Twin Beach Players' president — and Mousetrap director — Curl. "The script lends itself to Halloween; I didn't have to change anything."
Characters emerge as the unlikely guests get acquainted. Mr. Paravicini's charming and humorous Dracula steals the show, sneaking peeks of Miss Casewell's ample cleavage and love bites on her neck.
Cut off as they are by the blizzard, one more visitor nevertheless skis in. He's Sergeant Trotter (Michael Saunders), brought by an address found in the notebook of the murder victim. She never appears but she has distant ties to Monkswell Manor.
True to Agatha Christie — and at the request of Sergeant Trotter — the guests re-enact the murder while trying to prevent another.
As each character is scrutinized, the only thing we in the audience can be sure of is that no one is beyond
Which one is the guilty party?
You'll have to go to find out. Christie — and Curl — demand it.


text: OpenJournals email@example.com's experiences at a somatology clinic receiving a sport message Sportsmen are increasingly visiting somatology clinics for massages prior to an aerobic sports event. Massage is frequently utilised prior to an athletic activity, as a means of enhancing performance. Massage is known to have both calming and stimulating properties, thereby possessing the potential to benefit performance in numerous different circumstances. In the context of sportsmen visiting somatology clinics, it is unclear how men experienced the benefits of a massage by a therapist in the somatology environment, prior to participating in an aerobic sports event. The purpose of this qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual study was to explore and describe the experiences of men regarding sports massage in a somatology clinic prior to an aerobic sports event. Purposive sampling was used to select eight (8) men, aged between 25 and 50 years, who received two massages within two weeks prior to participating in an aerobic sports event. The data were collected through in-depth, unstructured, individual interviews and field notes until saturation of data was achieved. Trustworthiness was ensured by utilising the principles of Lincoln and Guba's model. The men experienced the sports massage as relaxing and giving perceived holistic beneficial effects. They described their experience during the massage and during and after participation in an aerobic sports event. A sports massage brings about psychological, physical, and spiritual effects during and after participation in an aerobic sports event. Sportsmanne besoek toenemend somatologieklinieke vir masserings voor 'n aërobiese sportsbyeenkoms as 'n manier om prestasie te bevorder. Massering is bekend vir beide die kalmerende en stimulerende eienskappe daarvan, en daarom beskik dit oor potensiële voordele vir prestasie in verskeie omstandighede. In die konteks van sportsmanne wat somatologieklinieke besoek, is dit steeds onduidelik hoe mans die voordele van 'n massering by 'n somatologieterapeut voor hul deelname aan 'n aërobiese sportsbyeenkoms ervaar. Die doel van hierdie kwalitatiewe, ondersoekende, beskrywende en kontekstuele studie was om die ervaringe van mans ten opsigte van 'n sportsmassering in 'n somatologiekliniek voor 'n aërobiese sportsbyeenkoms te ontdek en te beskryf. Doelbewuste steekproefneming is gebruik om agt mans, tussen 25 en 50 jaar oud, wie twee masserings binne twee weke voor deelname aan 'n aërobiese sportsbyeenkoms ontvang het, te selekteer. Die data is deur in diepte, ongestruktureerde onderhoude en veldnotas ingesamel totdat dataversadiging bereik is. Vertrouenswaardigheid is deur die gebruik van die beginsels van Lincoln en Guba se model verseker. Die mans het hul ervaring tydens die massering, asook tydens en na hul deelname aan die aërobiese sportsbyeenkoms, beskryf. Hulle het die sportsmassering as ontspannend ervaar wat holisties voordelige effekte meebring. Die massering het psigologiese, fisiese en geestelike voordele teweeggebring. Karien Jooste1 1School of Nursing, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape Valencia Khumalo2 2Department of Somatology, University of Johannesburg Jeanette Maritz3 3Faculty of Health Sciences, University of South Africa Karien Jooste firstname.lastname@example.com Postnet Suite #155, Private Bag X16, Hermanus 7200, South Africa 63718110.4102/hsag.v18i1.63724 Nov. 201107 Feb. 201303 June 2013Jooste, K., Khumalo, V. & Maritz, J., 2013, 'Sportmen's experiences at a somatology clinic receiving a sport message', Health SA Gesondheid, 18(1), Art #637, 9 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v18i1.637 © 2013. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License. IntroductionMassage therapy gained a foothold in medicine some 150 years ago when many hospitals and clinics offered massage to their patients. Physicians often performed the procedure (Harvard Men's Health Watch 2006:7). As medicine grew more complex, nurses and physical therapists took over the task. Since the 1970s, massage has increasingly become the domain of alternative medicine. Women visit somatology clinics for various reasons, including pampering, improvement and maintenance of health, as well as for protection of their skin. A new trend has emerged since sportsmen have become clients of somatology clinics. Sports massages are usually performed by sports therapists and the researcher became aware that somatology therapists perform sport massages, as more sportsmen are increasingly visiting somatology clinics. Part of this trend is men visiting somatology clinics specifically for massages prior to an aerobic sports event. Aerobic sports events refer to sports events such as boxing, squash, basketball, soccer, running and rugby. During these activities, there is increased oxygen consumption for metabolic processes in the body to take place. Massage is frequently utilised prior to an athletic activity as a means of enhancing performance (Gould 2004:1). Somatology is a multi-disciplinary profession in which somatologists or somatology therapists (persons qualified to perform a massage in accordance with the Allied Health Professions Act, 63 of 1982, South Africa) treat a variety of skin and body conditions in a holistic manner. Holistic principles consider the individual in three dimensions, namely, body (physical structures and biological processes), mind (psychological processes) and spirit (a connection with deeper meaning and purpose in life) (Gould 2004:1). Currently, there is a fair amount of controversy in literature about the way in which men relate to the psychological, physiological and spiritual outcomes of a massage. According to Aldrade and Clifford (2005:30−35), massage prepares sportsmen for physical activity rather than for psychological purposes. Massage can give athletes a soothing, sedative feeling after competition or an invigorating and energetic feeling precompetition. It is important for somatology therapists to understand and know how to perform the essential components of a massage to enhance the wellbeing of sportsmen holistically. Draper and Tessier (2005:67) state that massage gives an athlete a psychological boost and greater body awareness and generates greater self-confidence. Psychologically, massage is beneficial because sportsmen are better able to relax and focus their attention on visualisation and concentration techniques in relation to their respective sporting event. There seems to be a link between the mind and the body in that certain emotional or psychological states produce changes in the chemical balance of the body and are therefore able to influence the well-being of the body (Ogden 2012:421). A holistic approach to massage incorporates the link between the mind and the body. Stress is a relationship between a person and the environment that is appraised by the person as exceeding his or her resources and endangering his or her wellbeing (Lazarus & Folkman 1984:21). The effects of stress during aerobic sports activities can be felt in the muscles of the neck or the back in the form of tension or soreness, anxiety or tension headaches. Receiving a massage can help alleviate stress in the body. People who work out extensively place a great deal of stress on their bodies, and massage can reduce that stress (Gould 2004:30). With regard to physiological outcomes, Hart, Swanik and Tierney (2005:45–47) indicate that a massage is often used to help prepare for exercise, expedite recovery from muscle soreness, and enhance athletic performance. They further indicate that massage effectively reduces pain and swelling over time. Goodwin (2009:1028), in a study about the effect of preperformance lower-limb physical massages, found that the benefits of massage are to reduce pain and muscle spasms in the body. The physiological emphasis of massage is aimed at correcting and balancing soft tissue integrity and creating traction between the skin and tissues below it. The benefits are that a massage will speed up recovery, reduce soreness and relieve pain in the body (Goodwin 2009:1020). Weerapong, Hume and Kolt (2005:235) report that many coaches, athletes and sports medicine personnel believe, based on observations and experiences, that massage can provide several physiological benefits to the body; such as increased blood flow, reduced muscle tension and neurological excitability, and an increased sense of well-being. During an aerobic sports event, there are a number of physiological adaptations that may occur in the body, some of which may primarily occur centrally or peripherally. Laffitte, Mille-Hamard and Koralsztein (2003:202) suggest that central adaptations include an improvement in the capacity of the heart to pump blood primarily due to increased stroke volume, which occurs as a result of an increase in end-diastolic volume and left ventricular mass. Subsequently, these adaptations result in an increased cardiac output. Furthermore, there seems to be a link between the mind, body and spirit of a person during a massage, where meditation as part of spirituality is one technique that people use to unite the three aspects of their being in a helpful way. Meditation allows people to calm their minds while the body is relaxing during a massage, and it also supports a spiritual connection. Some individuals practise meditation in a rather formalised fashion while other people master it during massage sessions (Holey & Cook 2003:4). McMahon and Pearson (1998:102) conducted a qualitative study based on therapeutic touch developed in the USA by Krieger (1996:46), and highlighted that touch was a form of healing meditation. It would appear to have its roots in quantum physics and Eastern philosophy (Sayre-Adams, Wright & Billey 1992:98). Brennan and Heisser (1988:76) describe studies about energy fields, while Benor (2004:56) found that healing in the form of massage could be accepted as effective a treatment as certain pharmaceutical drugs. Spirituality in sport may go beyond the religious perspective of a person, creating meaning and purpose in life (Helminiak, 1996:19). With regard to performance excellence in sports, Ravizza (2002:14) suggests that '… when physical, mental and emotional components join together, movement takes on a spiritual dimension in the sense of purpose that is attained'. In a broader context, spirituality could also refer to an athlete's close relationships, or extraordinary and self-affirming moments in life, such as winning an Olympic medal, or securing a personal best achievement. Many authors acknowledge that spirituality involves an individual's search for meaning in life, wholeness, peace, individuality and harmony (Leary & Tangney 2003:146). Therefore, spirituality is viewed as an integral component of being human (Narayasamy 1999: 274). This study aimed at exploring and describing the experiences of sportsmen who receive a massage at a somatology clinic prior to an aerobic sports event. These could assist somatology therapists to understand how a massage could enhance the wellbeing of sportsmen holistically. Problem statement No research or literature could be found about the experiences of sportsmen who receive a massage at a somatology clinic. However, a new trend has evolved of sportsmen who are increasingly becoming clients at somatology clinics. Men who visit somatology clinics specifically for massage prior to an aerobic sports events form part of this trend. However, their experiences are unclear. The research question asked was: How do men experience a massage, performed by a somatology therapist at a private somatology clinic, prior to participating in an aerobic sports event? Objectives of the study The objective of the study was: To explore and describe the experiences of men who receive a massage at a somatology clinic prior to an aerobic sports event. Research design A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual design was used. Qualitative research provides the opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of issues (Creswell 2007:40). An exploratory design was used to gain insight into, and an understanding of, the experiences of men receiving a massage at a somatology clinic prior to an aerobic sports event. Coffey (2004:325) states that a descriptive study aims at providing an accurate and precise description of experiences. He further suggests that one cannot separate people's experiences from the context in which they have those experiences. The researcher explored and described the experiences of men receiving a massage prior to an aerobic sports event within the context of a private somatology clinic. Research method Population and sampling The accessible population in this study consisted of men who received a massage at a somatology clinic prior to an aerobic sports event in the Johannesburg metropolitan area. Purposive sampling was used, which, according to Maree and Ellias (2007:198), is based on the judgment of the researcher in choosing the sample that has elements which are of interest for study. The sample in this study included eight men (four Black, two Coloured and two White) who complied with the following criteria: They had two massages within two weeks prior to participating in an aerobic sports event. They were between the ages of 25 and 50 years, and They participated in an aerobic sport such as boxing, squash, basketball, soccer, running and rugby. The researcher invited men who visited the clinic to take part in the study, and collected data until saturation of data was reached. This meant that the researcher continued the research until no new information emerged (Creswell 2007:161). Data collection In order to conduct the research, in-depth, unstructured, individual interviews were held during July 2010. An in-depth, unstructured, individual interview of around 20 to 50 minutes allowed the interviewer to access the deeper meaning of the participant's responses to massage (Burns & Grove 2005:422). The interviews were also useful since the participants found it easier to express their experiences verbally as opposed to engaging in writing or filling in questionnaires. Additionally, the meaning of participants' responses could be clarified immediately while the interviews led to a greater response rate and offered the opportunity to attain highly personalised data (Flick 2009:156). The researcher conducted the interviews in a private room. The same central open-ended question was asked of all participants: 'How do you experience a massage performed by a therapist at a somatology clinic prior to an aerobic sports event?' The question was then followed by probing, to explore the experiences of participants about these massages more extensively (Burns & Grove 2005:814). In addition to the research question, the researcher created a fact sheet. This was a page at the beginning of the notes that contained information such as the date, place of interview, characteristics of interviewee, and content of the interview (Neuman 2006:406). The researcher suspended her own judgment about the phenomenon. By using bracketing, researchers do not allow their assumptions to shape the data collection or impose their understanding and constructs on the data (Hamill & Sinclair 2010:16). The researcher listened attentively and recorded the men's responses using an audio recorder to capture all interview sessions so as to increase the credibility of the study. Data analysis strategies Data analysis entailed categorising, ordering and summarising the data and describing it in meaningful terms. Recorded interviews were transcribed and analysed by using Tesch's inductive, descriptive coding technique (in Creswell 2003:185). Transcribed interviews and field notes were treated as text reference for interpretive analysis purposes. The researcher obtained a comprehensive sense of the phenomenon by reading through the transcripts. The researcher randomly selected one interview at a time while asking: 'What is this about?' and thinking about the underlying meaning of the information. Any thoughts that came to mind were jotted down. When the researcher had completed the task for several respondents, a list was compiled of all the topics that had emerged. Similar topics were clustered together and formed into columns that might be arranged into major topics and exceptional responses. The researcher then took the list and returned to the data, and tested a preliminary organising scheme to establish whether any new categories and codes emerged. The most descriptive wording for the topics was then turned into categories. Lines were drawn between categories to show relationships. The researcher made a final decision about the abbreviations for each category and alphabetised the codes. The data that belonged to each category were assembled in a group and a preliminary analysis was performed. Raw data, transcribed audio recordings of the interviews, field notes and the protocols for data analysis were given to an independent cocoder, who was an experienced qualitative researcher. The independent cocoder was given protocols with guidelines for the data analysis. After the independent cocoder had analysed the data separately from the researcher, a consensus meeting was held (Green & Thorogood 2009:117). Trustworthiness of the study Trustworthiness was maintained by using Lincoln and Guba's (Creswell 2007:203) model of criteria, which incorporates credibility, transferability, confirmability, dependability and authenticity (Guba & Lincoln, in Denzin & Lincoln 2005:205). Credibility requires an adequate immersion in the research setting to enable recurring patterns to be identified and verified (Krefting 1991:218). In this study, credibility was facilitated by prolonged engagement with the men prior to their interviews, by building trust on the basis of honouring anonymity, honesty and openness. The interviews lasted between 20 and 50 minutes. The researcher collected data until saturation of data occurred. Reflexivity refers to the assessment of the influences of the researcher's own background, perceptions, and interests on the qualitative research process (Collins, Onwuegbuzie & Jiao 2010:106). The researcher made use of a reflective journal in which she reviewed and reflected on situations, including interviews with the participants. The bracketing process enabled the researcher to identify in what ways new knowledge could be utilised within other situations, such as during subsequent interviews (Wall, Glenn, Mitchinson & Poole 2004:22). A debriefing interview was conducted to assess what influence the researcher's own perceptions and interests had on the study (Onwuegbuzie, Leech & Collins 2008:3).Referential adequacy was captured by means of field notes and audio recordings of all the in-depth unstructured individual interview sessions (Babbie & Mouton 2001:276). Triangulation was achieved by using multiple data collection methods of interviewing and field notes. Transferability refers to the extent to which the findings of the study can be transferred to another context, or with other participants (De Vos, Strydom, Fouché, & Delport 2005:346). In this study, a complete, dense description of the methods used for conducting the in-depth unstructured individual interviews was supplied. In addition, the setting, the population and sampling method used were completely described. This was done to ensure that future researchers have the necessary information to replicate the research if the need should arise. Confirmability refers to the degree to which the findings are uniquely a result of the conditions of research and not of other biases, motivation or perspectives (Krefting 1991:216). In this study, confirmability was ratified by the involvement of the independent coder (Babbie & Mouton 2001:278). The in-depth, unstructured, individual interviews were supported by written field notes and the use of an audio recorder (De Vos et al. 2005:346). The concept of dependability refers to the consistency of research findings in a qualitative study. Indirectly, the measures of credibility ensure dependability (Babbie & Mouton 2001:278). Dependability in this study was ensured by the cocoding procedure, which required an independent cocoder to recode the findings during the data analysis phase. Furthermore, dependability was also ensured by a thick description of the research methods, sampling process and data analysis. Authenticity is a feature that is unique to naturalistic inquiry; it is believed to be displayed when researchers show qualities such as fairness, which takes their own concerns, issues and any underlying values into account. In this study, ontological authenticity, educative authenticity and tactical authenticity were observed. Guba and Lincoln in Denzin and Lincoln (2005:207) consider fairness to be a quality of balance; meaning that all participants' views, concerns, voices and perspectives are apparent in the text. The fairness was defined in this study by deliberate attempts to prevent marginalisation, to act affirmatively with regard to the inclusion and to act with energy to ensure that all the voices within the study were represented in the text and that their data were treated fairly. In this study, multiple voices, concerns and views were allowed to surface by the researcher, who displayed a non-judgemental and open attitude. To further ensure authenticity, the researcher displayed fairness by clarifying what she wanted to explore. This was done by means of consent letters, which clearly indicated the objectives of the study as well as ensuring that the potential participants knew what the research was about. Ethical considerations Ethical clearance was obtained from the academic ethics committee of a university in Johannesburg (AEC 2009). The participants had a right to privacy, which implied that each participant had a right to decide when, where, to whom and to what extent the data would be revealed (Singleton, Straits, Straits & McAllister 1988:454). The participants were informed that the only people who would handle the data were the supervisor, cosupervisor, the transcriber of the audio recorded interviews and the independent cocoder. The privacy aspect was also adhered to by interviewing the participants in a private venue without any other people present (Mouton 2001:244). The names of the participants and other identifiers were not revealed in order to protect the privacy of participants. Confidentiality agreements were signed with the transcriber and independent cocoder. The identity of participants or sites was not revealed in any published accounts (Green & Thorogood 2009:70). Participants were legally and psychologically competent to give consent and were also aware of the fact that they were at liberty to withdraw from the study at any time. None of the participants were pressured into participating in this study. Therefore, their participation was voluntary. In this study, emotional harm was not foreseen since the topic was not of a sensitive nature, nor were the participants seen as a vulnerable group. The participants were not exposed to any physical, legal, social or economic harm. The participants were thoroughly informed beforehand about the potential impact of the study. Participants could withdraw from the study at any stage of the research project, without fear of victimisation or penalty. Quotations from the participants are provided in italics. Some expressions used by the participants are colloquialisms and have been retained in the quotations. Since the quotations are provided verbatim, some possibly contain grammatical errors. Field notes are incorporated in the quotations in brackets where necessary for the purpose of clarifying the meanings of the quotations. FindingsA summary of the findings and verbatim quotations are presented in Table 1. The main theme relates to men who experience the massage as 'relaxing'; or perceive holistically beneficial effects. Their experiences during the massage, during the aerobic sports event and after the aerobic sports event are described. The benefits were of a psychological, physical, and spiritual nature. Each category and sub-category will now be discussed separately. The psychological dimension seemed to receive the most attention as indicated by the number of quotations and references in the data sets. Relaxation appears to be the single most important benefit of massage and results in perceived holistic beneficial effects. Relaxation can be defined as an enjoyable activity; a form of activity that provides a change and relief from effort, work, or tension, and gives pleasure (Concise Oxford English Dictionary 2004: 1121). Participants indicated the holistic nature of the massage, which included psychological (mind), physical (body) and spiritual effects. During the massage The participants experienced massage as being very relaxing while they were receiving the massage. The participants indicated that they experienced psychological effects relating to their minds and emotions. They felt that the massage enabled them to focus on the objectives of the massage, which were aimed at enhancing their performance as well as relaxing. They felt the massage eliminated their negative thoughts and noted that their minds cleared while they were receiving the massage treatment (Quotation 1). Tactile stimulation in body tissues contributes to complex neuro-hormonal responses in the hypothalamic-pituitary axis to circuit through the central nervous system pathways. The stimulus is dispersed through the cortex, midbrain and lower brain and interpreted as a relaxation response (Lawton 2003:86). The massage further assisted the participants with reducing their stress levels (psychological) and the physical stress that they were experiencing in relation to their aerobic sports events (Quotation 2). Physiologically, adaptation to stress can be regulated by the capability of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis to secrete hormones, such as cortisol and endorphins, that ultimately decrease sympathetic nervous system activity and increase the response of the parasympathetic nervous system (Moyer & Diem 2004:189). This supports the finding of Weerapong et al. (2005:245) that massage assists sportsmen by promoting relaxation through psychological mechanisms. Tessier (2005:67) highlights that psychologically massage is valuable because the sportsmen are better able to relax (body) and focus attention on visualisation and concentration techniques for their upcoming sporting competitions. The findings indicated that physical effects were experienced while the muscles were warming up. The sportsmen expressed that warming up seemed to have been an important part of the preparation stages prior to an aerobic sports event, since it reduced the chances of injuring their muscles. The warming up of muscles could be a result of increased circulation brought about by massage (Quotation 3). Callagan (1993:28) confirms that active warm-up and stretching are more effective for increasing flexibility than massage. Therefore, it is vital to bear in mind that preventative massage should be used as an adjunct to physical warm-up, rather than as a substitute. The goals of massage before a sporting event are to create a state of physiological readiness for the athlete, since massage is believed to stimulate circulation and to generate an increase in oxygenated blood to the area being massaged, creating a state of hyperaemia (Pike 1997:45). The body interacts with the state of readiness of a sportsman. During the course of the massage treatment, the participants expressed experiencing a release of muscular tension (Quotation 4). Some sportsmen, however, found the experience painful (Quotation 5). Carpentier (2010:53) indicates that the more intense the massage techniques become, the greater the possibility of discomfort or pain. He states that the pain may be experienced around injured areas. However, the pain would gradually reduce while the massage is inducing the healing process by boosting the flow of fresh blood and nutrients to the injured tissue. Among the physical effects experienced was the fear that the stimulation might result in getting an erection (Quotation 6). However, the gender of the somatology therapist was of no concern, and the participant stated that for him the key aspect was to receive treatment that would benefit him in terms of the injuries he had sustained during previous sporting events (Quotation 7). The findings of this study indicated that participants experienced spiritual effects. They experienced an increase in self-awareness. Massage helped create a sense of harmony and well-being, since they felt more connected with their inner self (Quotation 8). Walton (1989:89) describes spirituality as the tenure of human beings of enabling self-awareness, heightening consciousness, and providing the strength to transcend the usual self. A number of recent studies (Czech & Burke, in press; Vernacchia, McGuire, Reardon & Templin 2000:23) and theoretical work (Nesti, 2004:80; Ravizza, 2002:18) recognise the important role that spirituality can play in enhancing sports performance. The researcher believes massage brings about or enables the link between sports performance and spirituality as mentioned by the participants in this study. During the aerobic sports event Psychological experiences were noted by the participants, suggesting that they were more focused prior to their performance (Quotation 9). Focusing strategies are known to play a significant role in motor performance. Individuals who use an internal focus typically show poorer outcomes of body movement than their counterparts who focus on features of the external environment (Weiss 2008:1049). Participants felt physiologically relaxed as a result of massage during the aerobic sports event. It led them to experiencing peace of mind during their performance, since they acknowledged the preparation of their bodies for the performance during their respective sporting events (Quotation 10). The studies of Weinberg, Jackson and Kolodny (1988:202) and Hemmings, Smith and Gradon (2000:109) show significant positive psychological effects attributable to massage, regardless of the mood of the participants. Massage is believed to benefit athletes by promoting relaxation by means of biomechanical, physiological, neurological and psychological mechanisms (Leivadi, Hernandez-Reif, & Field 1998:108). The findings of this study indicate that participants benefited, since the relaxed state of mind they experienced also transformed into a perception of improved concentration (Quotation 11). Kibler and Roreman (1983:1355) state that concentration is improved by reducing anxiety and through relaxation, and that frequent use of massage is vital for achieving optimum relaxing effects. The body (muscle relaxation) can therefore not be viewed separately from the mind (emotions) of an individual. The massage was reportedly beneficial in ensuring that sportsmen were less nervous or anxious before their performance and more mentally alert and focused (Quotation 12). Research in the psychological area has reported that massage provides positive effects in the reduction of anxiety (Zeitlin, Barber, Allis & Sullivan 2000:83). The findings in this study indicate that after having had a massage prior to aerobic sport performances, perceived levels of confidence increased that alleviated much of the anxiety the sportsmen were exposed to (Quotation 13). Ackley and Ladwig (2005:69) emphasise that massage does in fact give an athlete a psychological boost, providing better body awareness and generating greater self-confidence. The participants' experiences of physiological benefits somewhat overlapped with the psychological dimension. The data analysis demonstrated a perceived reduction of anxiety and a perceived increase in levels of relaxation. These perceptions were indicative of the interrelated holistic nature of the dimensions. Massage seemed to have an immediate beneficial effect on pain and mood among the participants. This perception is supported by Tessier (2005:68), who notes that massage affects athletes psychologically to the extent that they are better able to relax and focus attention on visualisation techniques for upcoming competitions. The aspect of confidence was noted by the participants, since they perceived an increase in their confidence levels prior to their performance which in turn was demonstrated by a perceived improvement in performance (Quotation 14). Physiological effects experienced during the aerobic sports event related to a perceived decrease in muscle tension. The participants in this study experienced that their muscle were warmer during the performance after having received a massage prior to the aerobic sports event (Quotation 15). Black, Vickerson and McCully (2003:1) state that superficial skin friction increases local heating, and consequently, causes hyperaemia within the area being massaged. Local heating increases local blood circulation. The participants also reported experiencing increased muscle and joint flexibility during the aerobic sports event, which seemed to have enhanced endurance and performance (Quotation 16). Gleim and McHugh (1997:289) define static flexibility as the range of motion available to a joint or series of joints, usually measured with a goniometer. The participants reported experiencing much less muscle cramps as a result of increased blood circulation. There were indications that the massage reduced pain in their muscles and reduced physical distress (Quotation 17). Massage may reduce pain by activating the neural-gating mechanism in the spinal cord. Tactical information from massage might stimulate large fast nerves while blocking the smaller, slower nerve fibres that detect pain. It presumably results from local lateral inhibition in the spinal cord (Guyton & Hall 2005:79), and explains why touching a painful area is an effective strategy for relieving pain. There were spiritual benefits experienced by the participants brought about by the massage that were reported as calmness and relaxation. They noted that it gave them a sense of well-being, which ultimately made a perceived positive contribution to their performance. It might have been as a result of the meditative benefits they had experienced from having had a massage (Quotation 18). A participant shared that he felt that his spirit was lifted (Quotation 19). In general, spirituality refers to an awareness of one's inner self and a sense of connectedness or relatedness to something greater than oneself (Reed, 1986:368). In this sense, spirituality does not refer to religious practices, specific doctrines, or denominations. Instead, it refers holistically to its integral inclusion in the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects of the human being. After the aerobic sports event After the aerobic sports event, the psychological benefits were largely experienced on an emotional level, since the participants reported a greater state of relaxation accompanied by a sense of tranquillity (Quotation 20). There were indications that massage had helped them with sleeping better, especially after the aerobic performance (Quotation 21). Dunlap and Writer (2012:29) attest to the fact that better sleep results from participation in aerobic sports. Participants experienced a number of physical effects after performing in aerobic sports. They noted that they experienced less muscle pain (Quotation 22). A massage can be done after an event and after the athlete has cooled down actively and rehydrated by drinking some water. The goal of massage is to rejuvenate the body, enhance the healing process, relax tightened muscle groups, and help reduce potential soreness (Tessier 2005:67). Participants experienced the massage as having both a relaxing and an invigorating effect (Quotations 23 & 24). Massage was experienced as having positive effects on muscle recovery. Participants noted that they experienced discomfort for approximately the first week after their performance and after the massage. However, this did not bother them, since they experienced healing effects of massage that outweighed the initial pain (Quotation 25). The massage assisted with perceived muscle recovery and healing (Quotation 26). Massage is one of the treatments commonly used to alleviate delayed onset muscle soreness because it is thought to increase local blood and lymph flow, decrease oedema and reduce pain. Significant reduction in soreness perception of delayed onset muscle soreness after massage has been reported (Rodenburg, Steenbeek, Schiereck & Bär 1994:414). Spiritual effects of the massage were also experienced after performing in aerobic sports. The data indicated that the participants felt 'renewed'. Their responses created the impression that they felt transformed (Quotation 28). These positive responses allow a person to become a compassionate witness of his own experiences and more perceptive of new possibilities and transformation (Weinberg & Gould 2007:150). RecommendationsThis study focused on the experiences of men of a sports massage at a somatology clinic. The data suggest that there are a number of psychological, physical and spiritual experiences that participants noted during the massage, as well as during and after the sports event. It is recommended that the findings of this study are assessed quantitatively or experimentally to validate the subjective experiences of the participants. Possible limitations of the study Only eight men took part in the study, and it was challenging to find participants, since the industry was reluctant to assist in this. The impression emerged that somatology clinic owners and therapists felt threatened by the study, even after consent letters were sent indicating the details of the study. It was likely that they perceived the study as a tactical means of assessing their establishments. Time was a limiting factor, since most of the men who were approached were unable to schedule an interview due to their busy lifestyles. In spite of the men meeting the selection criteria, they were often not able to express themselves very well verbally. The small sample size makes the generalisability of the results unfeasible. ConclusionsThe purpose of the study was to explore and describe the experiences of men of a sports massage at a somatology clinic prior to an aerobic sports event. Men experienced it as 'relaxing' and reported holistically beneficial effects. They described their experiences during the massage, as well as during and after participation in the aerobic sports event. Psychological, physical, and spiritual effects were reported. On a psychological level, participants generally perceived a reduction in stress, a decrease in nervous tension and anxiety, and improved concentration. On a physical level, participants felt that, although the massage was painful at times, there was a reduction in muscle stiffness, less cramping and soreness and less trouble from previous injuries. Spiritually, participants experienced a sense of renewal, greater harmony, more self-awareness and tranquillity. The insight gained from this exploration may assist somatologists in providing an optimal massage experience for men who are visiting somatology clinics. As the trend of men visiting somatology clinics becomes more established, men might feel more comfortable in a domain that has previously been viewed as exclusively female. AcknowledgementsThe authors acknowledge the University of Johannesburg for financial support to V.K. The editor Andrè Hills is acknowledge with his assistance in the final reading of the report. Competing interests The authors declare that they have no financial or personal relationship(s) which may have inappropriately influenced them in writing this article. Authors' contributions K.J. (University of the Western Cape) was the supervisor and initiated the writing of the article. 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BALTIMORE – Fresh off a weekend away from competition, the UMBC cross country teams travel to New Jersey for the Princeton Invitation on Saturday. The women's 6k race is set to begin at West Windsor Field at 10:30 a.m. with the men's 8k competition scheduled to start at 11:15 a.m.
The Retriever men, ranked ninth in the Oct. 7 USTFCCCA poll, earned a 13th-place finish, out of 47 teams, last time out at the Paul Short Run at Lehigh University. Sophomore Redatu Semeon (Waldorf, Md./Thomas Stone) paced UMBC for the first time in his career while recording a career-best 8k time of 25:02, which ties for the tenth-fastest time in program history. Sophomore Hassan Omar (Frederick, Md./Thomas Johnson) took 78th while senior Jake Albino (Hampton, N.Y./Minisink Valley) placed 95th in the field of nearly 400 racers.
In addition to the top finish against a national field in Pennsylvania, UMBC won the America East Pre-Conference Meet to start the season on Sept. 7, and then followed it with a fourth-place finish at the Navy Invitational on Sept. 14. Junior Eric Schuler (Columbia, Md./Reservoir) led all competitors at the America East race at Binghamton, crossing the line with the second-fastest time in course history, 25:33.1. Omar then took the top spot for the Retrievers in Annapolis, Md. with a top career time of 24:54.90.
Sophomore Nicole Dawson (Jessup, Md./Hammond) led the UMBC women at each of the first two races of the season, marking the first time she paced the Retrievers in her career. During her 16th-place finish at the Salty Dog Invitation on Sept. 14, Dawson registered a career-best 6k time of 21:58.88 which ranks as the sixth-fastest in school history. At the Paul Short Run, Dawson placed 30th as UMBC finished fifth out of 45 teams in the Brown Division.
Senior Cody Mezebish (Westminster, Md./South Carroll) paced the Retrievers at Lehigh, crossing the line in 22:21 for 19th-place out of 365 runners. Mezebish also scored at the Retrievers' first two competitions, recording a career-best 6k time of 22:00.77 at the Salty Dog meet in Annapolis to rank seventh in the UMBC record book.


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Ethics profs fret over cyborg brains, mind-controlled missiles
Why can't boffins be allowed to BUILD KILLER ROBOTS?
A British ethics group has started a consultation on the morality of messing about in the human brain in ways that could result in thought-controlled weaponry and super-human capabilities.
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics wants to get boffins, policy-makers, regulators and anyone working with or hoping to use futuristic technologies such as brain-computer interfaces, deep brain stimulation and neural stem cell therapy to send in their views on whether poking around in our grey matter is the right thing to do.
These technologies are mostly being developed to try to help people with severe brain injuries or neurological diseases like Parkinson's disease and stroke, but they are also being picked up for military applications and to enhance normal brain functions for commercial gain.
"Intervening in the brain has always raised both hopes and fears in equal measure," said Thomas Baldwin, chair of the study and Professor of Philosophy at the University of York.
"Hopes of curing terrible diseases, and fears about the consequences of trying to enhance human capability beyond what is normally possible. These challenge us to think carefully about fundamental questions to do with the brain: what makes us human, what makes us an individual, and how and why do we think and behave in the way we do."
Hi-tech warfare applications creating super-soldiers who can control missiles with their minds are a particular concern for the council.
"For example if brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are used to control military aircraft or weapons from far away, who takes ultimate responsibility for the actions? Could this be blurring the line between man and machine?" Baldwin asked.
BCIs, where a person's brain signals are measured and then converted into output, have already worked in a few reported cases. Medical benefits include a paralysed person being able to control their wheelchair with their mind or a computer being able to talk for people who are mute or have difficulty with speech by processing signals from their brains.
Military applications for BCIs – for example, remotely controlling weapons and machines with the mind – are already being researched and tested. BCIs are also being looked for their commercial value, for example, they could be used for playing video games via brain signals.
Brain stimulation, zapping the brain with electricity or magnetism in order to change brain activity, is already being used in some forms.
Repetitive Transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), which is applied externally, is used to treat depression and also being investigated for use in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Alzheimer's and pain disorders.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS), where the zapping comes from an electrode and wires placed in and around the brain during surgery, is being used to treat Parkinson's and OCD, while research is ongoing for patients with epilepsy, strokes and Tourette's.
DBS is already suspected of causing various complications in patients, including strokes, confusion, speech disorders, depression and possible damage to the brain tissue around the implant.
The third technology the council wants to look into – neural stem cell therapy – is the least well understood. Boffins are looking at the possibility of growing neural stem cells to inject into the brain to replace nerve cells lost due to Alzheimer's disease, strokes or Huntingdon's disease.
According to the council, there's a lot of interest and funding for this research and small-scale human trials are already happening, but the treatment is not yet widely available in the UK.
The concerns with this therapy are a risk of tumours formation and the possibility of changes in mood, behaviour or ability.
The council's consultation is open until 23 April and a report on the issue is expected sometime next year. ®
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03.28.2013 | SPRINGFIELD -- Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Sullivan talks to reporters after the Senate special election debate at CityStage. (Dave Roback / The Republican)
By STEVE LeBLANC
BOSTON — A conservative group whose leader has lamented what he calls the "homosexuality is normal movement" is planning to produce two radio and one television ad to support Republican Michael Sullivan in the state's special U.S. Senate election.
A spokesman for the Conservative Campaign Committee said it started production on the radio ads on Monday and is shooting a TV ad in Boston on Tuesday. The group said last week it hopes to raise more than $200,000 to help elect Sullivan.
A Sullivan campaign official said Monday that he wasn't familiar with the leader of the group, Lloyd Marcus.
In an Internet posting, Marcus says he has "dear friends and beloved relatives who are homosexual," while also criticizing gay activists as "outrageously aggressive."
"The Homosexuality is Normal Movement is not passive well-meaning victims simply seeking tolerance and their place in the sun," Marcus wrote. "They are relentless, viscous and hell bent on forcing all of us, particularly Christians, to say their behavior is normal."
Sullivan has said he's a "traditionalist" on marriage, believing it should be between a man and a woman.
But Sullivan, a former U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, has also said he supports repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which denies legally married gay couples a range of federal benefits available to other married couples.
Sullivan has also said that the definition of marriage is best left up to individual states.
"I believe DOMA should be reversed and the federal government should respect those states that recognize gay marriage by providing those couples with the same level of benefits," Sullivan said in the statement last month.
An official for Sullivan's campaign said he "welcome the support of people and groups who share Mike's humility and good heart toward his fellow human beings."
Sullivan is facing Norfolk state Rep. Daniel Winslow and Cohasset businessman Gabriel Gomez in the Republican primary.
Winslow faulted Sullivan for not distancing himself from what Winslow called "anti-gay hate groups."
"The politics of division and hate have no place in Massachusetts politics and Sullivan should disavow himself from these organizations," Winslow spokesman Charlie Pearce said in a statement.
Winslow and Gomez support gay marriage.
Both Democratic candidates — U.S. Reps. Stephen Lynch and Edward Markey — say they also support gay marriage.
Lynch and Markey have signed a so-called "people's pledge" designed to discourage radio, television and Internet ads by outside groups. The deal also applies to political mailings.
The Republican candidates have not agreed to a similar pledge. They note that Lynch and Markey began the campaign with hefty campaign accounts.
The Democratic and Republican primaries are April 30. The special election in June 25.
This story was updated at 8:55 p.m. after AP sent a correction attributing Winslow's comment to a spokesman.


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Insidious: Chapter 3 is another rad visit to the further.
Leigh Whannell helms Insidious: Chapter 3 beautifully in what is his first endeavour as a director. His direction is engaging just like his writing. Quite thoughtful sometimes that sways on drama subtly. While it never leaves out its horror quotient the movie delivers beautiful brave messages through its ballsy frames.
Incidents of the story take place after the Lambert family haunting which makes this movie a prequel to the second installment rather than what the misnomer Chapter 3 insinuates. We are introduced to a whole new story however its roots still skim the original. Insidious doesn't lower its standards unlike other horror sequels which makes it one of a kind. With Whannell doing most of the job himself directing his own work didn't come as a surprise. Preparing a whole new story was hard work, and so was connecting it to the previous ones. Whannell has waded into the right depths to come up with one hell of a plot that gives fans enough reasons to celebrate the dot-connecting.
The movie packs in less horror as compared to its predecessors however still manages to be gripping and thoroughly thrilling. The further is once again portrayed gorgeously. The dark is creepy and the scares come in at the right moments. Lin Shaye is brilliant as Elise Rainier. Her ballsy nature is inspiring that goes on to summarize real notions of life. Screenplay appears really warm when she enacts her bits.
What might bum some out is its limited storyline that fails to unfurl the villainous character enough. Also, the movie doesn't pack in awesome twists like its predecessors. The climax dies down without exploring the storyline of the antagonist which as a matter of fact makes the movie comparatively shorter. Apart from these obvious pokes, the movie is really good and worth a watch.