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Recently, I came across an article on a transhumanist website that made the amazing claim that in the not-so-distant future, people will improve their life expectancy by having sex with robots programmed to give them 'super-orgasms.' Transhumanists believe that it will one day be possible to vastly expand the human lifespan through technology. Various means of extending human longevity have been proposed but this seems like one of the wackier ones. The author of this article is not alone in the belief that human lifespan can be extended through sex. Celebrity medic Dr Mehmet Oz goes so far as to advise people that if they have 200 orgasms a year they will extend their life by six years. While there is some evidence linking more frequent orgasms to longer life, the claims by Dr Oz and (some) transhumanists extrapolate far beyond the available evidence.
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There have been a number of research studies linking sexual activity with longevity, but these findings need to be interpreted with a certain amount of caution because a statistical association between sex and longevity does not necessarily prove that one leads to the other. Additionally, the relationship between sexual activity and longevity may be different for men and women. For example, there have been studies linking frequency of orgasm (Smith, Frankel, & Yarnell, 1997) and of sexual intercourse (Palmore, 1982) in men to longer life. The study by Smith et al. controlled for factors such as age, smoking, social class, and baseline coronary heart disease, and remarkably still found that men who had the most frequent orgasms (twice a week or more) had a 50% lower mortality rate compared to men with the lowest frequency of orgasm (less than once a month). However, this study did not take relationship status into account. Additionally, for women, frequency of intercourse did not predict longevity, but past enjoyment of intercourse did (Palmore, 1982). Palmore suggested that quantity of sexual activity may be more important for men's health, whereas for women the quality is of more importance. The author admitted though that we cannot say for sure whether more frequent or better sex is what actually leads to longer life. An alternative possibility is that people who are in better health have more frequent sex and/or enjoy it more. If this is the case, better health might explain the association between sexual activity and longer life. It is worth noting that in Palmore's study health ratings were the strongest predictors of how long people lived.
Although Palmore's study found that in women frequency of intercourse generally was unrelated to longevity, another study found a relationship between frequency of orgasm during intercourse and longevity in women (Seldin, Friedman, & Martin, 2002). There is considerable variability among women in whether and how often they reach orgasm during intercourse. Some women reach orgasm regularly, others occasionally, and others not at all. (See this post for further discussion of these differences, and this post discussing possible reasons why this occurs.) Seldin et al. found that women who described themselves as less neurotic and those who tended to drink more alcohol had a somewhat higher frequency of orgasm during intercourse. In fact, the relationship between orgasm frequency and longevity only approached significance after taking neuroticism and alcohol use into account.[i] It is possible that individual differences in the ability of women to achieve orgasm during sex might be related to longevity. That is, women who are more orgasmic might be healthier in other ways that affect their life expectancy.
According to Howard Friedman, one of the authors of the Seldin et al. paper, frequency of orgasm in women was linked to their sexual satisfaction, and sexual satisfaction was linked to marital satisfaction. Dr Friedman was careful to point that although all these factors were correlated we do not have enough information to know what was causing what. It might be that more orgasms lead to greater sexual satisfaction which in turn improves marital satisfaction. However, the converse could also be true. That is couples who are more satisfied with their marriages generally might have more frequent sex, leading to greater sexual satisfaction. Couples who are unhappy in their marriages, e.g. if they fight frequently, have little intimacy, poor communication, etc. will probably have less frequent sex and less sexual satisfaction. So there is probably a two-way relationship between sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction. Therefore, marital satisfaction might be as important for longevity as orgasm frequency. People who are in stable loving supportive relationships may be healthier and live longer than those who are in disharmonious relationships. This seems applicable to the studies on male sexual frequency cited earlier, which did not address why some men are more sexually active than others. Men who have more frequent sex might be in better quality relationships (or in a relationship at all) than men who have infrequent sex.
Although there is evidence of a connection between orgasms and longer life, there is simply not enough information available to justify statements by Dr Oz to the effect that if one has a certain number of orgasms a year, one will increase one's life expectancy by a certain number of years. Similarly, claims by transhumanists that using sex robots to induce "super-orgasms" will induce longer life overlook the human factors involved. Whilst it may be conceivable that people in the future may use robots to enhance sexual pleasure, similar to the way some people use sex toys, it hardly seems likely that people will use them as substitutes for marital partners. Without the element of marital satisfaction, it is debatable whether orgasms alone will produce the same benefit to life expectancy.
Another difference between robot and human partners that might be important is that of intentions. Robots are designed to just do what they are programmed to do, and do not have desires of their own. Humans on the other hand do have desires and intentions, and this affects how their behaviour is perceived by others. In particular, there is evidence that one's perceptions about the intentions of another person can affect how physical pleasure is perceived. That is, an experience may be perceived as more enjoyable if one believes that the person providing the experience actually intends for one to experience pleasure than if they do not. This was tested in an experiment in which participants received a back massage from a specially designed chair (Gray, 2012). When participants believed that the chair was being controlled by another person who had freely chosen to give them a massage they perceived the experience as more pleasurable then when they thought it was being randomly administered by a computer. In actuality, in both cases, the decision to administer massage was determined by a computer, but the participants were led to believe otherwise. Although not yet tested it may be possible that people may perceive sexual activity as more pleasurable when it is performed with someone they believe is actually intending to give them pleasure, as compared with similar activity with a machine that has no feelings about the matter. Perhaps, the health benefits associated with sexual activity are tied up with the sense of being cared about by another person. Machines may not be able to provide this sense of caring. Of course, if it ever comes to pass that robots are invented that are indistinguishable from real human beings, much like in the film Blade Runner, machines might actually replace humans as both sexual and marital partners. Personally, I don't think this will happen any time soon. In any case, before such an event does occur, people would need to decide if such a situation is even desirable.
[1] For the statistically minded, this effect was described by the authors as "marginally significant" (p < .10) and hence did not actually reach a conventional level of statistical significance.
Post Script
It has come to my attention that some transhumanists consider that transhumanity.net, the source of the article that inspired this post, is not a credible source of information about their views. Therefore, the remarks in my blog post should be taken as being in response to a specific article on that website, rather than a broader reflection on what transhumanists in general believe.
Post Script
It has come to my attention that some transhumanists consider that transhumanity.net, the source of the article that inspired this post, is not a credible source of information about their views. Therefore, the remarks in my blog post should be taken as being in response to a specific article on that website, rather than a broader reflection on what transhumanists in general believe.
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This article also appears on Psychology Today on my blog Unique - Like Everybody Else.
Other posts about sex and psychology
Gray, K. (2012). The Power of Good Intentions: Perceived Benevolence Soothes Pain, Increases Pleasure, and Improves Taste Social Psychological and Personality Science, 3 (5), 639-645 DOI: 10.1177/1948550611433470
Palmore, E. B. (1982). Predictors of the Longevity Difference: A 25-Year Follow-Up. The Gerontologist, 22(6), 513-518. doi: 10.1093/geront/22.6.513
Seldin, D. R., Friedman, H. S., & Martin, L. R. (2002). Sexual activity as a predictor of life-span mortality risk. Personality and Individual Differences, 33(3), 409-425. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(01)00164-7
Smith, G., Frankel, S., & Yarnell, J. (1998). Sex and Death: Are They Related? Findings From the Caerphilly Cohort Study The Journal of Urology, 160 (2) DOI: 10.1016/S0022-5347(01)62990-2


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text: Sijun Forums :: View topic - marker sketches Log in to check your private messages Sijun Forums Forum Index >> Work in Progress View previous topic :: View next topic Author Topic : "marker sketches" FrancismemberMember #Joined: 18 Mar 2000Posts: 1155Location: San Diego, CA Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2001 7:45 pm I did these over the last couple of days while waiting for some after effects movies to render. ------------------ Francis Tsai TeamGT Studios Back to top JennmemberMember #Joined: 25 Jul 2000Posts: 1055Location: Melbourne, VIC, OZ Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2001 7:54 pm Nice stuff as always hun Post some more soon ------------------ DarkChyld http://asylum.wibble.net Back to top EviLToYLeTmemberMember #Joined: 09 Aug 2000Posts: 1216Location: CA, USA Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2001 8:18 pm Wow very chool. Like the chrome effect you got on the helmet. Back to top ZenDrag0nmemberMember #Joined: 31 Dec 2000Posts: 119Location: Olympia, WA, USA Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2001 8:22 pm What kind of markers do you guys use? I'm not a marker fan, but they look like they aren't solid, or rather partially opaque. Like you can layer them and it works...or am I just mental, and have retardation when it comes to markers? Back to top TheMilkManmemberMember #Joined: 04 Nov 2000Posts: 797Location: St.Louis Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2001 9:06 pm ( right click save picture as ) ..very cool man your have such a good line art technique!! Back to top SergenthmemberMember #Joined: 06 Apr 2000Posts: 437Location: Milford NJ USA Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2001 9:28 pm Yum! After seeing Bizarde's Rob1 bot, I'm absolutely in love with pistons! That chair has pistons - I love the chair (glee!). I also really like the coloring and design of the "rusted copper"-colored robot. Sa-weet! --- The petulent man off to the side is all like: "Why didn't you color me Francis?" Ehehe... Me: Them's the breaks "petulent man". Man: "Aw dammit!" Back to top CuddlymemberMember #Joined: 02 Jan 2001Posts: 161Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2001 9:31 pm Love 'em! the second one's especially nice. I'd like to know what markers you're using also. Back to top A.ButtlememberMember #Joined: 20 Mar 2000Posts: 1724 Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2001 9:55 pm More important than the markers... What are you using After Effects (Yay!) for? ------------------ [This message has been edited by your mutha (edited April 15, 197-deuce).] Joe Dillingham email@example.com Three Times A Day Back to top poxenmemberMember #Joined: 23 Apr 2000Posts: 356Location: Stenungsund, Sweden Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2001 12:21 am nice ones francis, love markers! Work more on the helmet guy, he with the speaker. It looks great! And i really like the way you paint noses! the top of the nose bone. Youre stile is great. ------------------ -Poxen email@example.com Back to top JaymomemberMember #Joined: 14 Sep 2000Posts: 498Location: Saarbrücken, Germany Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2001 4:52 am What can I say? I just love your work. Back to top RinaldomemberMember #Joined: 09 Jun 2000Posts: 1367Location: Adelaide, Australia Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2001 5:52 am I like the green robot type.... thing? in the middle of the first page. but everything is good you need to post more Back to top FrancismemberMember #Joined: 18 Mar 2000Posts: 1155Location: San Diego, CA Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2001 3:18 pm Thanks - the color sketches are done with Tria markers and the chair is Prismacolor cool greys. Still practicing while waiting on renders... ZenDragon, markers are not completely opaque, so you definitely get a layered effect, similar to watercolor. A., I'm doing some post/compositing work and special effects for some of the animations in Myst 3. ------------------ Francis Tsai TeamGT Studios Back to top A.ButtlememberMember #Joined: 20 Mar 2000Posts: 1724 Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2001 4:50 pm Right on! I love After Effects. Before I bought it, I used Photoshop and thought almost everytime I did something, "How much cooler would this be if it moved?" With After Effects, I can make it move. And so much more.... ------------------ [This message has been edited by your mutha (edited April 15, 197-deuce).] Joe Dillingham firstname.lastname@example.com Three Times A Day Back to top burn0utmemberMember #Joined: 18 Apr 2000Posts: 1645Location: california Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2001 8:07 pm i really like the coloring on the top knight-ish looking guy, good job Back to top shardikmemberMember #Joined: 09 Apr 2000Posts: 494Location: Buffalo, NY Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2001 12:12 am look like tria markers.. what are they francis? ------------------ -matt Back to top BizardememberMember #Joined: 22 Aug 2000Posts: 410Location: Romania Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2001 8:35 am now, this is what i call DESIGN. awesome man, i like it a lot. ~bizarde Back to top Wyatt TurnermemberMember #Joined: 18 Oct 2000Posts: 501Location: Everett, WA, USA Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2001 8:51 am Nice designs... he probably used PrismaColor or Design2 markers. I have a few hundred of those damn things. Going to waste since Photoshop rulz my life now. I love the bold edges you used. I love doing that. later y@ Oops i guess it helps to read the hold thread. Sorry! The art just caught my eye. [This message has been edited by Wyatt Turner (edited January 12, 2001).] Back to top CougarmemberMember #Joined: 24 May 2000Posts: 73 Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2001 1:06 am Your designs are cool. They really have that multi-million-dollar movie concept art feeling Back to top mickememberMember #Joined: 19 Jan 2000Posts: 1666Location: Oslo/Norway Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2001 8:21 am I like them alot! Very much like Chesters work, wich i adore. 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eski brauchte ein neues Website Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
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We're a fresh new Aussie company about to jump into the online furniture business. We'll be specialising in quality mainly timber dining, living, lounge room furniture, with really competitive prices.
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Check out http://22.214.171.124/ (looks best in firefox - hasnt been optimised for ie yet)
This started off OK but we're not at all happy with the end product.
You can continue where we finished, fix out mistakes and make it look awesome, OR
You can start from scratch and bring something completely different to the table
You can choose the colour scheme, the font (though the boss does like Calibri, even if just for the headings), the layout, the copy (all the text on the site we just made up as a demo), or you can use what we did (the whole "Easy as 123" thing might work?). Totally your call.
Its just meant to be an intro/home page, with a quick explanation of who we are and what we do, and then some featured products, and a call to action to check out the rest of our range.
The photos we used there are just off sxc.hu or something, use them if you want, get others if you need - just need placeholders.
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Sites we really like (not furniture related, i know, but they are awesome):
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Duck Liver Recipes
Foie Gras Poele with Granny Smith Apples
I love foie gras. I don't get to have it as much since moving to the States, but I received some from my very kind friend Steve over at The Milk Pail Market. And if you like this French delicacy, you will love what I accompanied it with. I sautéed diced Granny Smith apples in the rendered fat from the foie gras. It's a very simple dish but for sure will wow your Valentine if s/he likes refined French cuisine. My foie gras poêlé aux pommes Granny Smith is a delight.
The best part is that there are not a lot of ingredients involved in this dish. I simply used foie gras, Granny Smith apples, freshly pressed apple juice, apple cider vinegar and a little chicken stock. For a contrast of crunch you could add coarsely chopped hazelnuts with a drizzle of hazelnut oil as garnish. Toasted gingerbread would also make a great addition.
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Foie Gras Creme Brulee Recipe (+Giveaway)
I've mentioned it in the past; even though it might raise some eyebrows, foie gras, or duck/goose liver, is my guilty pleasure. Maman would always serve this French delicacy during our holiday dinner. If you've never tasted foie gras before, it's like eating a piece of intensely flavored, semi-softened butter.
I got a lovely whole duck foie gras from The Milk Pail Market in Mountain View, CA. Instead of serving it as a main course (I'll publish a main course recipe soon), I added the foie gras to a savory custard and made crèmes brûlées. Obviously, this is not your ordinary vanilla flavored dessert crème brûlée. I made savory crème brulees in the past with ingredients like garlic, so this isn't exactly new territory for me. The result was amazing; foie gras and sweet flavors pair perfectly together. I added specks of foie gras to the custard as well as a large piece in the center of each ramekin. I also topped them with a larger chunk on top of the sugar crust as a reminder of the flavoring inside. I served the fancy starter with toasted bread so the foie gras could be spread onto the toasts.
This weekend giveaway is for Bay Area readers or people who are able to redeem their prize on site. The Milk Pail Market, which happens to be my favorite local market, is generously donating five $25 gift certificates. You could put this to good use and create a marvelous Christmas dinner for your loved ones. At any rate, I love this market; you can find a wide variety of cheeses, (check out the fromage blanc), French products such as Mamie Nova yogurts and tons of other European products as well. And don't forget to try their famous croissants! Be sure to stop by and discover these fabulous ingredients. The address is 2585 California Street, Mountain View, CA 94040. To participate to our giveaway, visit our 25 Days of Giveaways page and enter today. Good luck!
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Kangdo needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 728 designs submitted by 177 freelance designers.
Kangdo is an innovative Web Design and Web management company, but we also offer hosting and marketing services.
We are based in Australia, but are first and foremost an International and cosmopolitan technology company.
Our tag line: "Enabling you to win"
We don't target specific markets, so audience will vary widely. Most common age between 25-45. Most customers are small businesses who offer services, with an increasing amount of government work.
Professional, Innovative, Trustworthy, Technology, Sophisticated.
- Primary : Yellow, Green.
- Secondary: Black, Red
*** You are not required to use all of these colors ***
We are looking for a logo which represents us first and foremost as a International Technology company, using our nationality for finding originality.
- Technology shapes are welcome. Perhaps relating to the internet.
- The logo must portray us as a Technology company. So please refrain from using Australian type font's.
- The logo may include Australian shapes enabling us to be original and relate to our local market, but we don't want to be obviously Australian with this content, since first and foremost we are an international company. For example, the shape of a Kangaroo or map of Australia is obviously Australian and thus NOT allowed.
- Here are some Australian symbols with universal appeal, i.e. just being nice shapes. Examples;
* The Sun
* Aboriginal art (circles as in entry #24 , dots as in http://tinyurl.com/2fphxl8 )
* The Southern Star (as in entry #112 )
* Surfboard
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A "Ramble" On Third-Tier Blogs
-Ragin Cajun, third-tier blogger. (h/t Shane)
If you read my first piece on "the tier system" over at the Peanut Gallery, then you'll recall that I said there were two main ingredients that first-tier blogs have, traffic and community. It goes without saying that content is king.
Traffic is something that all third tier blogs lack (at least in significant numbers). So while there are many different types of third-tier blogs they all have one thing in common; they are all dependent on first-tier blogs for traffic growth.
Some of the more shameless third-tier bloggers (myself and Woody included) "link-whore" themselves on first-tier blogs in an attempt to draw more traffic to their own blogs. It's a low-percentage play, but look how this practice has benefitted Woody.
Just a few months ago he was clacking away on the fake parchment paper that was his "trailerparkesque," third-tier blog. Now, he is "The Woodshedder," first-tier blogger over at IBankCoin.
I guess over time, by spending hours and hours at places like Technorati, or My Blog Log, or commenting on every damn blog every day forever, that you could build up a decent readership without having to suck at the "teet" of the first-tier bloggers. But man, it would probably take forever.
Much better to have traffic thrown at you than to slave for it.
So ultimately, two things are necessary for a third-tier blog to make the jump up the "tier system." Solid links from good blogs, and excellent original content so that once people have found you they hang around and comment enough to form that other, more elusive element of first-tier blogs, "community."
Now, since we understand what it is that third-tier blogs lack, here's a brief, categorized, list of some third-tier blogs.
Subcategories of third-tier blogs
An excellent example of a third tier blog is Ragin's (see picture, above) blog. His blog is also "gay" which is a subcategory of "third tier blog." You'll notice that Ragin (club name, "The Rage") also exhibits very typical third-tier blogger behavior every time he asks "the Fly" if his blog is still third tier. Only third-tier bloggers seek acceptance from first-tier bloggers in such a blatantly humble way.
Then you have Danny's old blog (which I won't link here due to our "blogging standoff"). Moneyskater is a perfect example of another subcategory of the third-tier blog, the "copycat blog." He not only borrowed the color scheme and theme of "the Fly's" old blog, but he also lifted jargon directly from "the Fly" and even went so far as to think the masses cared when he bought or sold stock.
Imagine taking investment advice from an unemployed skater... It's hilarious!
Still, this strategy worked out quite nicely for "the scruffy, beer-chugging one" as he latched onto a first-tier blogger with a large enough ego, and became the so-called "bride of Fly." He now enjoys first-tier blogger status and uses his new found power to disparage and divide the third-tier blogging class.
Another subcategory of the third tier blog is the "adsensed" blog. A good example of the "adsensed" blog, is Bubs' trading blog. His blog is crawling with so many adverts that it's sometimes hard to go there and not buy implants of some sort.
Oddly enough, "the Fly's" new site is quickly becoming adsensed. Time will tell what becomes of a "whored-out" first-tier blog.
There are the "crazy" bloggers. For this example, we have our friend HPT. Dude lost $20 grand in one day, freaked out and changed the name of his blog to "High Probability
Trader Blowup." Now, you never really know what you're going to find over there. Go back in his archives before the "blow-up" and it's like, a whole different place.
Then you have the "ex-trekkie/emo-kids/porn freak"sub-category. There is only one blog that fits into this category... Move The Markets. Incidentally, MtM also appeals to fans of Mr. Rodgers... It's a sick place really. It makes me feel uncomfortable every time I need to go there.
-the Move the Markets team of bloggers
Below the 3rd tier, naturally, is the 4th tier, or, "the spawning ground." This is where many blogs die unfortunately, never busting through that 100 page view a day kind of existence. Some will fight through the loneliness and adversity and manage to gain third-tier blog status... most will not.
There are countless examples of such blogs. Indeed, they make up the vast majority of the blogosphere. However, I won't point them out. You just don't link to fourth-tier blogs. In fact, if you do... you may be considered a forth-tier blogger yourself. Very dangerous territory really. Only first-tier bloggers are safe to link to forth-tier bloggers and even that carries a little risk.
-the "Fourth-Tier"
Finally, you have the cult blogs. Blogs that have been abandoned by their authors but live on nonetheless. An example of this could be Jake's old blog or even mdawsz's lispy blog... which interestingly enough, was once a third-tier blog.
Then there are the dead blogs. Ducati's blog and Momojuicing's blog are examples of blogs that flamed out without a trace. Both of these blogs can no longer be accessed via the internet. Ducati, should you need him, can still be accessed over at "the Fly's" site. Momojuicing simply vanished.
Oh, and let's not forget the "bear blog." Visiting a bear blog is somewhat akin to going to a 24-hour newstand to pick up a copy of Hustler at 3am when you're drunk, horny and alone. You go there, sometimes, but you don't want anyone to see you.


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Tom Horn is born in Missouri
The notorious hired killer Tom Horn is born on this day in 1860, in Memphis, Missouri. "Killing is my specialty," Horn reportedly once said. "I look at it as a business proposition, and I think I have a corner on the market."
Horn was raised on a farm, and like many young farm boys, Horn loved to roam the woods with his dog and rifle, hunting for game and practicing his marksmanship. He was an unusually skilled rifleman, an ability that may have later encouraged him to gravitate towards a career as a professional killer. That his father was a violent man, who severely beat his son, might also explain how Horn came to be such a remorseless killer.
However, the young Horn did not immediately begin his adult life as a professional murderer. Fleeing his home in Memphis after a particularly savage beating from his father, the 14-year-old boy first worked as a teamster in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he demonstrated a quick intelligence and learned Spanish. Horn's packing and language skills later won him a job with the U.S. Army, where he served as an interpreter with the Apache Indians, learned to be a skilled scout and tracker, and tracked the cunning movements of the famous Apache warrior Geronimo.
Ironically, Horn's career as a hired gunman began legitimately when he signed up with the well-known Chicago-based Pinkerton Detective Agency, which supplied agents to serve as armed guards and private police forces. Though Pinkerton detectives generally stopped short of carrying out actual murders, they were sometimes called on to fight gun battles with everyone from striking miners to train robbers.
Horn's four-year stint with the Pinkertons doubtlessly impressed his next employer, the giant Wyoming ranching operation, Swan Land and Cattle Company. Swan and other big ranches funded Horn's reign of terror in Wyoming, where he assassinated many supposed rustlers and other troublemakers. To take only one example, a Wyoming homesteader named William Lewis had stubbornly claimed his right to farm on what had previously been open range for cattle. He openly bragged about stealing and eating the cattle he found there. The big ranchers warned Lewis to leave the territory, but he refused to back down. In August 1895, he was shot to death with three bullets fired from a distance of at least 300 yards. Few doubted that the sharpshooting Horn killed Lewis.
Horn's reign of terror ended in 1903, when he was hanged for killing a 14-year-old boy.


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Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Begins Its Final three weeks On Broadway, Closes 8/30
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID begins its final three weeks of Broadway performances, playing its final performance on Sunday, August 30th after 50 previews and 685 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). For tickets and information on the show visit www.disneyonbroadway.com or call (866) 870-2717.
Among the many rave reviews that greeted the show on Broadway, The Chicago Tribune hailed THE LITTLE MERMAID as "a tidal wave of stellar performances," TIME magazine placed it among the "top 10 theater of 2008," The Philadelphia Inquirer declared the show "a triumph of stagecraft" and The Wall Street Journal called it, "visually ingenious, as sweet a theatrical fantasy as you could hope to see."
The cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID currently features Chelsea Morgan Stock ('Ariel'), Faith Prince ('Ursula'), Drew Seeley ('Prince Eric'), Norm Lewis ('King Triton'), Rogelio Douglas Jr. ('Sebastian'), Eddie Korbich ('Scuttle'), Jonathan Freeman ('Grimsby'), Tyler Maynard ('Flotsam'), Eric LaJuan Summers ('Jetsam'), Robert Creighton ('Chef Louis') and Major Curda and Brian D'Addario (alternating as 'Flounder').
THE LITTLE MERMAID's journey began with a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex July 26 - September 9, 2007. Broadway performances began on Saturday, November 3, 2007 and the show officially opened on Thursday, January 10, 2008.
Led by the award-winning director, Francesca Zambello, some of the theatre's most innovative artists have collaborated to create THE LITTLE MERMAID. The score features the classic songs: "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl" and the Academy Award®-winning Best Original Song, "Under the Sea," composed by eight-time Academy Award® winner Alan Menken and his longtime collaborator, the late Howard Ashman, as well as 10 new songs by Mr. Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater. The book for the new musical is by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning playwright Doug Wright.
THE LITTLE MERMAID's visionary team also includes: Olivier Award winner Stephen Mear (choreography), George Tsypin (scenic design), Tatiana Noginova (costume design), Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz (lighting design), John Shivers (sound design), David BrIan Brown (hair design), Angelina Avallone (make-up design), Sven Ortel (projection & video designer), Danny Troob (orchestrations) and Michael Kosarin (musical direction).
THE LITTLE MERMAID tickets range in price from $51.50-$121.50 (all prices include a $1.50 facility fee). Tickets are available at DisneyOnBroadway.com, the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street), Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling Ticketmaster's Disney on Broadway hotline at 866-870-2717. For group sales and information, please call 800-439-9000. Performance schedule varies, check online for current schedule (running time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.)
All tickets for THE LITTLE MERMAID performances September 1st and beyond are fully refundable at the original point of purchase. Tickets purchased via Ticketmaster phones or internet will automatically be refunded. Tickets purchased through any other means (including, but not limited to, the Box Office, as part of a group or a Ticketmaster Outlet), should be returned to the original point of purchase to receive a refund or to exchange for an alternate performance prior to August 30th.
For more information, visit www.disneyonbroadway.com.Photo Credit: Joan Marcus


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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tanner Family, Olympia, 1981
9 comments:
- Elizabeth said...
Who was right? And why? Elucidate, please, dear Brother. Nice looking family - still.
- March 31, 2011 at 3:07 PM
- Ann said...
Ah, those were the days! Isn't it strange how even on sad says we all found things to momentarily smile about. This was such a tender day. Learning how to cope with an event we all knew was coming, and to dig down deep into who we are and what we believe was probably one of my most difficult but spiritually strengthening life experiences.
Just to help out, the front row has Kristen on the left - older than Larua (blue dress), Laura in the middle - youngest Tanner- (rosey colored two piece outfit), Nathan on the right (in blue).
- April 1, 2011 at 10:11 AM
- Elizabeth said...
We always knew which was which. It is so obvious.
- April 1, 2011 at 2:37 PM
- Ann said...
Oh, you mean between Laura and Nathan?
- April 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM
- Judy said...
Ann is so fast on the draw!
- April 1, 2011 at 11:59 PM
- Elizabeth said...
And who gets the last word on this one?
- April 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM
- Ann said...
- April 4, 2011 at 8:37 AM
- Judy said...
Maybe, maybe not.
- April 4, 2011 at 11:32 PM
- Elizabeth said...
That almost sounds like someone throwing down the gauntlet - or drawing al line in the sand, or....Who has the last say. Anyone read Pickles this morning - "I've had better conversations with my crockpot." (Now, figure out how that one fits in???)
- April 5, 2011 at 12:59 PM


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Complete these three requirements:
- 1. Explain the rules of tennis to your leader or adult partner.
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- 3. Participate in a tennis game.
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- 1. Compete in a pack or community tennis tournament.
- 2. Demonstrate your knowledge of the use and care of the equipment needed to play tennis (rackets, balls, shoes, clothing, and court).
- 3. Practice for 30 minutes developing forehand techniques through forehand bump-ups with a bounce, partner bump-ups with a target, forehand alley rally, forehand alley rally over a "net," drop-hit forehand bumps, drop-hit catch in pairs, and toss-hit catch in pairs.
- 4. Practice developing serving skills for 30 minutes.
- 5. Explain to your leader or adult partner how to score in tennis.
- 6. Accurately draw, label, and explain a tennis court layout.
- 7. Play five games of tennis using U.S. Tennis Association rules.
- 8. Participate in a tennis skills development clinic.
- 9. Attend a high school, college, or professional tennis meet.
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Hi. I've been seriously drikning wine for a few years now but have only recently started to think about what I'm drinking.
I was wondring if people had some recommendations for me. Really like strong, fruity reds and rioja's. I'm looking for something in the £5-10 for drinking right away and also looking for something to put down.
I have acouple of bottles put away already that I picked up in Nice. They were about 30-40 euro's each. I'm now looking for something around the £20-30 mark in UK. I undertand that the 2005 bourdeux's are good.
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Why Yahoo Has Snatched Up Tumblr
Yahoo announced it will purchase Tumblr for $1.1B. Why does Yahoo want the blogging site? Where did it get the money? What plans does it have for Tumblr's future? WSJ's Jason Bellini has "The Short Answer."
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St. Johnsbury Edges Falcons Out in Low Scoring Affair
NEWPORT-The first time the North Country Falcons and the St. Johnsbury Hilltoppers met, it was a very one sided contest, with St. J winning 61-25.In this game it was a much close affair, but sadly for the NCU crowd, North Country fell again, this time by the score of 38-18."The spread, what it was today compared to what it was our last outing was a positive," said NCU coach Christiane Brown. "We need to keep moving forward. You want to see growth out there from your players, and I am seeing some moments of greatness from girls on the team and I think it is important to discuss those because we are not always seeing it on the scoreboard."The biggest factor in the game was the rebounding, as the Hilltoppers had a 40-18 advantage in the contest.North Country was paced by Morgan Greene, who had 8 points.St' J's Jordan Cady led all scorers with 13.The Falcons will have a tough match on Saturday, as top ranked CVU comes to town for a 2:30 game.The team will be having a bake sale to help raise funds for their annual fundraiser during the CVU contest, so come on out and help the kids raise some money for a worthy cause.


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I'm pretty happy with starsan and saniclean from Five Star chemicals. They are no-rinse sanitizers (NOT STERILIZERS - which I assume you didn't mean anyway as very few of us have ever even seen an autoclave
My local brew store carries their products, perhaps yours does too. If not, here's the website:
My local brew store carries their products, perhaps yours does too. If not, here's the website:
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Five Star also makes another family of products that are composed of chlorine dioxide which breaks down into harmless compounds after use and has the added benefit to your water supplier of decreasing the water's BOD (biological oxygen demand). These sanitizers will not damage clothes and are also no rinse. They go under the names Oxine & Starxene. The only difference is that Starxene is more concentrated.
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Travel Guide of Florida Panhandle, Florida for: Pensacola Grand HotelPensacola, Florida Panhandle, Florida
Florida Panhandle Summary
- Beautiful, powdery white-sand beaches and emerald green waters
- More laid-back and slow-paced than South Florida
- Smaller crowds than other Florida beaches
- Great fishing, canoeing, and kayaking
- Gorgeous state parks
- Pensacola and Tallahassee are steeped in history
- Scenic drives inland and along the coast
- DeFuniak Springs is one of the only two natural circular spring-fed lakes in the world
- No high-rise developments
- Good shopping and entertainment (mainly in Pensacola City Beach)
- Interesting nightlife and dining scenes in Pensacola
- Family-friendly (but romantic, too)
- Great seafood (don't miss the oysters!)
- Wide array of accommodation options
- Chilly winters
- Often hit by hurricanes
- Some restaurants close during the winter months
- Having a car is mandatory
- Jellyfish can be a problem in late summer and fall
What It's Like
The Florida Panhandle is a laid-back, slow-paced and family-friendly beach destination. Miles and miles of white sand; beautiful state parks; historic sites, and great fishing attract millions of visitors every year, from families with kids, to couples, to groups of friends.
The quiet beach communities are spread out along the coast, also known as the Emerald Coast for its clear green waters. Having a car is mandatory if you want to explore beyond the local beach, and many visitors will want to -- there are great hiking trails, beautiful lakes, wonderful national forests, and some of the best canoeing and kayaking in the state.
Even though visitors don't visit the Panhandle for its cultural attractions, they do exist. Tallahassee and Pensacola are both steeped in history, with beautiful historic homes, antebellum plantations, a few interesting museums, and solid shopping and entertainment scenes.
The Panhandle might not be as glamorous or ritzy as South Florida destinations, but many prefer its smaller crowds and gorgeous beaches.
Where to Stay
Pensacola, featuring low-key nightlife, interesting dining scene, and histiroc sights, is the gateway to Blackwater River State Forest, where visitors can find some of the best canoeing in Florida. It's also within a short drive of a number of great beaches with powdery white sand and emerald waters.
The coast is home to myriad small beach communities, of which Panama City Beach is the liveliest. It is one of the favorite Spring Break destinations on the Panhandle and does get crowds, but many restaurants, bars, shops and hotels close in the off-season. For a quieter stay, head to any of the other coastal towns between Laguna Beach and Pensacola.
Those who want more than just fun in the sun might want to head to Tallahassee, the charming state capital, with an Old South vibe, beautiful 19th-century homes, historic plantations, and lovely parks.
If it's world-class fishing you're after, Destin is arguably the best spot.


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Fiona originally picked the name for a one-off, radio program on WFAE-FM in Charlotte, NC, and, like a jaggy thistle leaf, it stuck! The plants in the name are the national symbols of Scotland and Ireland, and those are the homelands of much of the music heard in the series.
The title suggests fellowship between these countries, which appeals to Fiona. Also, as this music is often heard at its most fun, authentic, raw and passionate in pub sessions, Fiona created a name that could easily be seen painted on a pub sign anywhere in the British Isles.
Where can I buy the music you feature?
If you are having trouble identifying music you've heard on the show, check our archived playlists. For a complimentary printed set of program playlists, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: The Thistle & Shamrock, P.O. Box 518, Matthews, NC 28106
Can't I just buy copies of your radio programs from you?
Where can I see this music live?
Can I submit my CD for airplay on your radio programs and podcasts? How?
Why can't I listen to your radio programs here on your website?
Is Fiona Irish, Scottish, or what?
My local public radio station doesn't air The Thistle & Shamrock. Is there anything I can do to get the program on the air?
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Mayor Don Wesely and the Lancaster County Commissioners jointly announced today that city and county government offices will be open for business on Monday, December 24.
City and county officials have reviewed the potential ramifications of closing their respective offices and decided that the fiscal impact is too great to consider closing.
The city estimates closing city government offices for that day would cost approximately $355,000 in lost productivity, plus an additional $54,000 in overtime expenses. The overtime would be primarily for public safety employees who would continue to work. The total fiscal impact on the city would be about $409,000.
The county estimates it would cost approximately $118,900 in lost productivity, plus an additional $65,700 in overtime expenses for a total of about $184,600 to close for the day.
There are a substantial number of employees who have requested to use vacation leave on December 24, so the offices will likely be operating at less than full staff.
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Check out these Valentine's Day events and ideas
For many couples, Valentine's Day is a time for candlelit dinners, gift giving and quiet nights at home. But why not spice things up with a afternoon or evening out?
Check out this slate of events and ideas to get the romance going:
Couples Sushi-Making Class at Foxwoods: Roll some sushi with your date at the Shrine Asian Kitchen Lounge and Nightclub, and then take some back to your room (sushi is an aphrodisiac, you know). Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-3 p.m. $175 per couple. 860-312-8888, www.foxwoods.com.
Eat Sweets at Chocopologie: Try some rose truffles, molten chocolate cake or strawberry hazelnut bark at Fairfield County's most popular chocolatier. Call for hours. At Chocopologie Sono, 12 S. Main St., South Norwalk; Sono Marketplace, 314 Wilson Ave., South Norwalk; and Chocopologie Stamford, 213 Main St., Stamford. 203-854-4754, www.chocopologie.com.
"Something Funny Happened on the Way to the Forum" at Curtain Call Theatre: Enjoy this fast-paced, witty and romantic romp starring local actors. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 14-16, 8 p.m. $29, $22 for seniors and students, $14.50 for children. At 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford. 203-461-6358, ext. 13; www.curtaincallinc.com.
Behind the Scenes Penguin Program at the Maritime Aquarium: Get an up close look at a cute colony of African penguins -- they'll be sure to melt your heart. Daily through Feb. 24 at 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. $25, $22.50 for members in addition to Aquarium admission. At 10 N. Water St., Norwalk. 203-852-0700, ext. 2206; www.maritimeaquarium.org.
Wine Tasting at DiGrazia Vineyards: Try one of 15 different wines offered at this 45-acre vineyard, ranging from dry to sweet, and take a tour if the weather agrees. Open Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16 and 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. At 131 Tower Road, Brookfield. 203-775-1616, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Valentine's Day Tea at the Darien Community Association: Treat your friends, your sweetheart or yourself to a British tea with sandwiches, seasonal cakes and scones slathered in homemade jam and clotted cream. Thursday, Feb. 14, 1-4 p.m. $25, $20 for DCA members. At 274 Middlesex Road, Darien. 203-655-9050, email@example.com.
"The Art of Communication" at The Ferguson Library's Harry Bennett Branch: Learn how to renew your love life with professional communications expert Laura Jacobs, who will talk about active listening and relationship building. Friday, Feb 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. At 115 Vine Road, Stamford. 203-964-1000, www.fergusonlibrary.org.
Astronomy Night at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center: Have a romantic evening gazing up at the night sky, where you'll see planets, stars and maybe even a few asteroids (make a wish!). Friday, Feb 15, 8 p.m. $3, $2 for children ages 5-17. At 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. 203-322-1646, email@example.com.
Games and drinks at Two Steps Downtown Grille: The downtown hot spot's trivia night, featuring games, drinks, appetizers and dinner, is a festive alternative to a quiet evening at home. Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. At 5 Ives St., Danbury. 203-794-0032, www.ciaocateringtwosteps.com.
"Love in the Works of Shakespeare" at Westport Public Library: Shakespearean scholar Emily Bryan will offer a Valentine's Day warm-up when she talks about iconic moments of love in the work of the Bard. Thursday, Feb. 14, noon. At 20 Jesup Road. 203-291-4800, www.westportlibrary.org.
Harlem Globe Trotters at Mohegan Sun: B-ball hijinx doesn't exactly scream romance. But the globetrotters are funny, and for many couples, there's nothing like humor to get the passion peaking. Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. $72-$17.50. At 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville. 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO — On the morning of Oct. 30, as New York surveyed the damage left by Hurricane Sandy, word began to spread that Lebbeus Woods, the experimental architect known for his dystopian and densely layered drawings, had died in Lower Manhattan at the age of 72.
Woods' death, it turned out, was wedged into the watery and windblown space on the calendar between the arrival of the hurricane and Halloween.
It was almost as if he'd drawn it up himself. As a new exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art makes clear, Woods was most at home in precisely that kind of shadowy and forbidding landscape. His hand seemed steadiest and most precise when he was sketching a world coming apart at the seams.
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The show's curators, Joseph Becker and Jennifer Dunlop Fletcher, started planning it before Woods fell ill. It draws on SFMOMA's deep collection of his drawings, which the museum began acquiring in the 1990s.


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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Carrot germplasm from Uzbekistan, Poland, and Canada may someday offer traits for improved commercial cultivars for California, according to Phil Simon, USDA/ARS carrot breeder based at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Last summer in Uzbekistan the internationally recognized vegetable breeder collected 16 wild-carrot cultivars, some of which are have been grown for generations in home gardens there.
These and other "novelty" types from Canada and Poland have various shapes and colors, along with diverse genetic advantages, Simon said.
Purple-colored carrots from Canada, for instance, may have resistance to the Pythium-induced cavity spot disease important to commercial carrot production in California.
While the more familiar orange pigment is associated with nutritional values, purple, yellow, and red pigments have other health benefits. "So we are now breeding for carrots that have color as well as good flavors," he said.
The research with the foreign germplasm is presently not directly connected with Simon's continuing breeding project funded by the California Fresh Carrot Advisory Board.
In reporting recently in Bakersfield to CFCAB on his primary research during 2004, Simon said field and laboratory tests continue with derivatives of the Brasilia cultivar.
The Brasilia group has good resistance to Meloidogyne javanica, a root knot nematode of concern to the California carrot industry because it causes losses from deformities such as forking, galling, and stubbing. In 1990, Simon made a breakthrough by isolating a single gene from Brasilia that provides that resistance.
His most recent trials seek to incorporate resistance to the related M. incognita nematode, which has greater economic importance in California, as well as other pests and diseases, with non-Brasilia material.
Selections progress
A group of selections evaluated for three years and showing strong resistance to M. incognita will be the basis of expanded seed production. The work has also generated molecular markers that Simon's project and seed companies can use to achieve resistance.
The process to come up with improved germplasm for seed companies to use in new varieties will take several years and has the goal of developing carrots that can be grown without nematicides.
For California carrot growers, emphasis is also placed on bright orange color, smoothness, flavor, resistance to Alternaria blight, and long root length.
Meanwhile, Phil Roberts, nematologist at the University of California, Riverside, is collaborating with Simon in another CFCAB-funded project screening the genetics for resistance to Meloidogyne species, particularly M. incognita.
Using a system to rate cultivars' susceptibility to the nematodes as expressed by galling, Roberts scored entries and shipped the best performers back to Simon's lab at the University of Wisconsin for further breeding and selection.
A by-product of Roberts' work is screening to remove an undesirable trait inherent in the Brasilia materials. "We have been making taproot roughness evaluations," he said, "because we observed a trait in the Brasilia derivatives of swollen tissue around the base of the lateral roots that is independent of nematode infection but can be confused with nematode-induced galling of the harvested taproot."
Fungi importance
Mike Davis, plant pathologist at UC, Davis, told the board that the growth of carrots is highly dependent on mycorrhizal fungi to mine essential nutrients from the soil.
He surveyed Glomas species fungi collected from three conventional farms, three organic farms, and three non-cultivated areas in Kern County. Two species make up 90 percent of the mycorrhizal fungi populations.
The fungal diversity, he said, "will ultimately allow us to determine the possible effects that fungicides and fertilizers may have on the mycorrhizal fungal populations."
He found that structures of the fungi function as root extensions of the crop. "The carrot plant is much, much more efficient in picking up nutrients, especially phosphorous," with these fungi. This is important because phosphorous does not move in the soil.
If sufficient phosphorous is present, mycorrhizal fungi are not needed. But, on the other hand, Davis added, the expense of applying phosphorous could be saved if adequate amounts of the fungi are present.
While grain crops enhance mycorrhizal fungi, mustard cover crops, as well as applications of Vapam fumigant, discourage them.
Cavity spot
Davis also investigated fungicides on cavity spot in Kern County. The two new-chemistry fungicides, Ranman and Reason, applied by overhead irrigation, showed promise as controls.
Cavity spot is typically linked to P. sulcatum, although P. ultimum can also cause the disorder. Control of the fungal disease is currently solely dependent on Ridomil Gold.
"We have seen resistance to Ridomil, and in fields with a history of Ridomil use, we have seen a faster breakdown of it. So there is a clear need for a replacement," he said.
In another cavity spot project for the board, James J. Farrar, assistant professor of plant pathology at California State University, Fresno, said he has established a cavity spot nursery at the campus.
Farrar said three successive crops of susceptible carrots were inoculated with five Pythium species, including P. sulcatum, P. ultimum, and P. violae, and after the fourth crop, incidence of the disease in the untreated portion of the nursery was 12 to 16 percent.
He said treatments with Raman and Reason compared favorably with Ridomil Gold, although he said more tests should be made to confirm the efficacy under different field conditions.
The nursery soil, Farrar explained, does not have a history of Ridomil Gold applications so the fungicide did not rapidly degrade. And since the inoculum used was not resistant to Ridomil Gold, the product was useful as a comparison.


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How to Relieve Sore Muscles
It is normal to experience a little soreness after working out, especially if you have added a few changes to your fitness routine. It can be fun to mix it up every now and then, but muscle soreness is something you probably can expect when you do this. If you up the intensity, lengthen your workout time or perform new exercises, your body has to have the time to get use to it. This all adds up to a higher risk of experiencing some body aches. So, how do you cope with these aches and still continue your fitness routine? Here are a few tips to help you get through these times and back to your fitness routine as soon as possible.
Indirectly ice it. Most experts recommend wrapping an ice pack in a thin towel and applying it to the affected area. This should give you instant relief, help lessen swelling and speed healing. While a heat pack may feel great while it is on, it will not lessen the damage done or help your aches go away sooner. So, you should put ice on the sore area, and if you feel the need to add heat later, it will not hurt. In fact, heat will help to increase your circulation and ease your joint pain when applied after your ice pack.
Take a bath. Many people love the feeling of a nice bath on their sore and achy muscles. It can enhance your circulation and give you some temporary relief from the pain. Also, if you add epsom salts to your bath, you can get an added boost to relieving your sore muscles. You can even find epsom salts that are specifically geared towards relieving those sore and achy muscles. You could even splurge on some nicely scented ones that will help you relax after your long, hard workout. Warm is nice, just don't go too hot with your bath or you may end up feeling overheated.
Drink plenty of water. We all know that water is a main component of our workouts. We have to stay hydrated. If you become dehydrated, it will only make your sore muscles feel worse. Therefore, you should always drink plenty of water before, during and the entire day of your workout to try to prevent more of the onset of sore muscles and to help ease the pain just in case you happen to overdo it. Remember to drink extra water on the days you workout to account for water lost through sweat.
Post Workout stretching. Before you cool all the way down, you need to stretch your muscles. This is when your muscles are like soft, cooked noodles. They aren't as stiff after a workout and will stretch farther than when they are cold. The goal is not to allow them to stiffen before you get the chance to stretch them. By stretching, you are helping your muscles become more flexible and increasing the flow of oxygen to them. This increased oxygen will help your muscles relax and recover. So, you need to remember to stretch at the end of every workout to reduce your chances of being sore and achy. Just a few simple stretches for a minute and a half is incredibly helpful.
Rest. You need to get plenty of sleep and relaxation. Sleep is the time your body uses to repair itself, so by denying yourself sleep, you are denying your body the chance to repair itself. You also need to take it easy until your muscles have completely healed. This means cutting back on your workout if you're more sore than just a little bit. There's sore, and then there's "car wreck sore". If you're brand new to working out, you might feel the latter. If so, take a day or more off until the soreness is more mild. You do not have to quit your fitness routine entirely, but you need to pay attention to your body and try not push yourself too hard while your body is trying to recover. Play it safe and take it easy for a few days, and then see how your body feels before jumping back into your normal fitness routine.
It is normal to experience muscle soreness every now and then from your fitness routine, but if you are experiencing it more and more or if the pain is more intense, then you need to seek the advice of your doctor. You do not want to have an injury and push through it because you will only end up making the injury much worse and taking a longer break from your fitness routine than you planned. Remember also, if you workout often, you may not feel sore very often, but that does NOT mean that you didn't workout hard. It just means your body has adapted! Enjoy your fitness journey.


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That left the Dolphin as the last survivor, and she lived into the 21st century by carrying out her missions as a deep-diving research vessel. In recent years, diesel-only submariners were no long available to crew her. Those veterans had long since retired or gone on to other pursuits. The men who cycled through the boat in her final years of service had earned their dolphins in nuclear vessels and brought their skills with them to the older breed. Since the nuclear ships are equipped with auxiliary diesels, the machinist's mates had learned there to operate the engines that powered the Dolphin .
In the spring of 2006, as the boat's period of active service was winding down, I had the pleasure of going aboard for a hands-on visit that included a climb down into the engine room. Each of her 400-horsepower diesels was the type used to power buses on city streets—not exactly the forefront of technology, but she also had cutting-edge components. Commissioned in 1968, this boat sported some interesting anachronistic juxtapositions.
She still had the same mainframe sonar that was original equipment. But her role as an experimental boat also meant that she had state-of-the-art gear on board for testing. For instance, she had an obstacle-avoidance sonar and another used for bottom mapping. Her deep-diving capability enabled her to reach the bottom even when it was more than 3,000 feet below the surface of the sea. Her last operational skipper, Commander Andy Wilde, had to master the seamanship required to moor on the seafloor for some of her research work on behalf of the Navy and other "customers." This was a far cry from his previous billet as executive officer of the 18,700-ton, 560-foot boomer USS Maine (SSBN-741).
Probably the most striking thing about the Dolphin was her size—or actually the lack of it. She was only 152 feet long and displaced 861 tons, far less than the nuclear-powered behemoths now roaming the seas. Her mess compartment, which was used at various times by both enlisted crew members and the officers, had a table that seated only six. She had 45 bunks for a crew of 52; that required hot-bunking at times and leaving some crewmen ashore at others. The officers' room/captain's office was a space with a desk, a chair, and three bunks stacked vertically. Befitting the privilege that went with rank, skipper Wilde got the middle bunk.
Over bug juice and coffee at that small mess table, the skipper and chief of the boat, Joe Eller, talked about their roles in this one-of-a-kind and last-of-a-kind. They talked of their pride in the crew and the submarine, the honor of serving in the Dolphin , but also the lament that their future on board grew shorter day by day. Their remaining operations would be few, and they were winding down the clock on the time when they would know each other as shipmates.
A few months after I met these men, they gathered in their dress uniforms for the inactivation ceremony on 22 September 2006. Many others who had worn dolphins on board previous boats gathered to pay honor to this last of the breed. They shared the hope that the boat would be preserved as a museum, and that hope is ongoing. On that day, the last crew of the Dolphin said their good-byes to their boat and to each other. The Navy's last diesel submarine remains with them now only in their memories.


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How much does it cost?
How much does it cost??
This is one of the most commonly asked questions in the fitness industry. Times are tight for a lot of people, so investing money in one's health is often an area that is over looked. It is not unusual to hear this question multiple times throughout the week. At 9Round you get personal attention without the high price, but I would like to look at this thing a little further.
I would like to turn it around and ask the same question to you.
How much does it cost to be out of shape?
Now, there are some who are saying, "What do you mean? It doesn't cost anything." To answer that one, I will just take a moment to tell you a story.
During my sophomore year in college I decided to do something crazy. At the time, I was still trying to figure out what to do with my life, so I thought that the military was a new adventure that might be able to open some doors for me. I didn't want to leave school, so I decided that the National Guard was the way to go. Because I was still in school, I had the option to go through basic training and AIT during the summer, and be back in time to begin the next semester. I would just do half one summer and then go back and finish the other half the next summer.
Perfect plan, right? The first summer at Ft. Benning, GA came and went without an issue. Then it was back to school and the old routine until going back to Infantry School the next summer. Admittedly, I was not in the best shape when I went back, but I really didn't think that it would be that big of a deal. I figured they would get me in shape when I got there. What I didn't realize was that passing that initial PT test was a requirement to continue forward with training.
Guess what….. I didn't pass! I couldn't believe it! In my mind I tried to blame it on the Drill Sergeant's inability to count. Of course I wasn't going to tell him that he needed to go back to school. In reality, it was totally on me. Because I didn't pass, I was not allowed to move forward to begin my training. I was moved to a "special unit" that was supposed to get you in shape and ready to go to the field. I was to stay there until I was able to pass the PT test and move forward. In this unit, we basically worked out all day every day. Fortunately for me, it only took me until the end of the week to pass the test and join the next company to begin training. As the remainder of the summer went on, as you would expect, I continued to get in much better shape and was able to graduate with no problem. Keep in mind, I still had to go right back to college when I was finished.
Because I had been delayed in starting my training, I was also delayed in starting back to school. I started the next semester about 2 weeks behind and despite my efforts was never able to catch up. I ended up having to re-take all but one class.
In this case, being out of shape cost me not only a lot of time and embarrassment, but literally cost me thousands of dollars to re-take an entire semester of school.
This is just one incident that comes to mind of how my physical condition caused me to lose far more than it would have cost me to be in shape. Believe me, there are more examples that I could give you, but I can promise that I will never miss another opportunity by being out of shape.
Enough about me…
Take a look at how many companies are beginning to pay for employees to have gym memberships. Let's be honest, they aren't doing this to be nice. They are doing it because statistics prove that people who workout and live healthy lives are sick less often. They miss fewer days of work and don't have to use their insurance benefits as often. Big business has realized that it is cheaper to be in shape.
Isn't it time that we all realize the same thing. Maybe it isn't a monetary cost. Maybe being out of shape has cost you time. Maybe it has cost you an opportunity. Maybe it has cost you a higher quality of life. Whatever the cost, is far less expensive to take care of yourself and be healthy.
I ask you…….
How much does it cost???