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David Thorpe's take
The Lakers did what they had to do in Game 5.
After jumping out to a big, early lead, they held on to earn a trip back to Boston. But little from that game can be carried over because the Lakers still struggled with much of what the Celtics threw at them. Now add a wildly energetic crowd with a team so hungry for a title, and L.A.'s only chance to force a Game 7 is to put together its best effort of the season on both ends of the floor.
On the defensive end, slowing Paul Pierce will be L.A.'s main focus. Pierce has the look of a guy who knows he can't be guarded and is bent on carrying his team to the title. The Lakers tried crowding him most of Game 5 and got killed off the dribble. L.A. hoped to make things tough on him as soon as he caught the ball, then rushed guys over to help on the drive. But L.A.'s lack of consistent effort and its lack of discipline on the ball resulted in Pierce's pulling off the double whammy of scoring efficiency (38 points on 22 shots, thanks to going 16-for-19 from the line) and racking up eight assists. The Lakers' defenders on Pierce, mostly Vladimir Radmanovic, seemed unable to employ the proper footwork to force him to the area to which the rest of the team needed him to move. Pierce went middle when the defenders needed him to go baseline and he went baseline when the team was ready to help him in the paint. Credit Pierce a great deal for this, but blame much of it on poor defense, too.
Inexcusably, Radmanovic often approached Pierce standing straight up, not crouched in a defensive stance, giving him the green light to roast Radmanovic and get into the teeth of the defense. "Starting position" is preached hard to good defensive teams. Watch Boston to see the importance of this defensive strategy -- both in terms of individual stance and team positioning. If L.A. can make a major improvement in this area for Game 6, its defense should provide a tougher obstacle for Pierce.
The bigs for L.A. proved to be excellent ball-screen defenders in the San Antonio series, especially from the side, using quick feet to hedge and slow Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. But Boston featured ball screens 30-plus feet from the rim after spreading and flattening the floor with its shooters. This has resulted in open space for Pierce, who uses that room to blow past Pau Gasol. Boston also likes to use whomever Gasol is guarding in these situations, dragging him from the paint and exposing his lack of foot speed in open-court situations. It's tough to trap a player such as Pierce so far from the basket, and if the Lakers do, the court is opened for too many shooters. On screens that far from the basket, asking the player defending Pierce to just go under the screen might be their best answer.
L.A. is having trouble with its basic defensive strategies in dealing with screens. On numerous occasions, players didn't switch during wing-to-wing screens (involving Pierce specifically), which allowed him easy layups and dunks. Boston will continue to try to get Pierce involved in as many screening actions as possible, hoping to ride his talent and the "zone" he is in to win a title. To counter this, L.A. must iron out its problems, making steadfast rules on any screening actions, particularly the ones with Pierce. Whether it is to switch, run a helper over early, go under the screen or trap, the Lakers must be consistent or risk giving up too many easy baskets. Remember, their margin for error on defense is razor thin to begin with, so when the strategy is to have two guys marking Pierce -- but more often than not, the execution results in no one guarding him -- only bad things can happen.
L.A. did a better job of keeping Boston off the offensive backboards in Game 5 -- Kendrick Perkins' being out helped. Having the crowd behind likely it will create more energy for Boston in this area, so L.A. must be even more focused on this part of the game.
Phil Jackson, as expected, was quick to try anything possible, personnelwise, to stay alive in Game 5. Sasha Vujacic has played two bad games in a row, on offense, at least -- he's shooting 3-for-19 -- and saw his playing time drop because of it. He tied his series low in minutes played. He's rushing his shots and shooting because he's open instead of because he knows he'll make the shot. Jordan Farmar played his best game in Game 5, and thus was rewarded with his series high of 24 minutes. Jackson will not go back to a set rotation in Game 6, instead playing the guys who are playing the best. And we shouldn't expect to see Chris Mihm, who made a brief but terrible appearance in Game 5. He just has not played enough minutes in the postseason to be able to contribute.
There are two X factors working for L.A. in Boston. Lamar Odom clearly has taken on a stronger and more assertive role for the Lakers offensively, and he has scored 39 points on 16-for-21 shooting in their past two games. L.A.'s chances of winning in Boston go up if Odom plays with confidence and toughness. His rebounding numbers were up, as well, and are equally important.
Bryant is the other X factor. He's had incredible halves in this series, but never a full game of awesome production. No one can question his effort, as he came up with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. But he hasn't had that incredible game -- scoringwise, that is -- and it looks as though the Lakers need that kind of game from him to advance to a Game 7. But he must pull it off without isolating his teammates, who certainly will need to make plays of their own, as well. It's going to be a tough balancing act.
Although L.A. is just a disastrous third quarter in Game 4 away from its own 3-2 lead, Boston is playing with a lot more confidence as it heads home. Doc Rivers has his team totally focused on the minutiae of each game, so the Celtics will play each quarter on its own merit instead of thinking about the end of the game and the potential celebration. L.A. must do the same and must avoid any big quarter against it. L.A. has not been able to play a great game yet against Boston, and it's hard to imagine it will be able to now. Boston is just too fundamentally sound, and Pierce has played himself into the starring role, a position he's comfortable with. Kevin Garnett, too, can fill this spot, as he nears his first championship. But if the Lakers can put together their best performance of the season, considering their immense talent, we likely will see a Game 7.
Thorpe's Prediction: Celtics win Game 6
Mike Moreau's take
Coming home for Game 6 with a 3-2 lead is exactly what the Celtics had envisioned before this series started. Although they are right where they wanted to be, there are some concerns that Boston must address to close out this series Tuesday.
In spite of their heroic comebacks, the Celtics can't afford to spot the Lakers another double-digit lead in the first quarter of Game 6. A combination of early turnovers and poor transitional defense helped the Lakers race to those early leads in Games 4 and 5. To take control of the game, Boston must address those turnover issues in its first few possessions of Game 6 .
The turnovers were due mostly to a lack of ball and player movement, so Boston needs early offensive production to play from the lead and work the home crowd into a frenzy. Rivers can orchestrate this by "scripting" the Celtics' early offensive possessions with set plays for his big guns.
Look for the Celtics to run stagger sets to get Ray Allen going early in Game 6, which will have him and the basketball changing sides of the floor, getting him into an aggressive-attacking mode. Flex screens for Pierce coming across the lane with pick-and-pop opportunities for Garnett will provide better movement and variety to attack the Lakers' suspect defense.
The Lakers' defense has been good on the initial help or trap action for most of this series, but their defense becomes more suspect with each additional pass. With more action early in these possessions in Game 6, easier opportunities should open up later in the shot clock for Pierce and Garnett if they have to go one-one-one.
The Lakers have no real answer for Garnett on the left side of the post or for Pierce at the top of the floor. Garnett has had his way with Gasol, and Pierce took six different Lakers defenders to the rim off the dribble in Game 5.
Rivers must make some key decisions about his use of Rajon Rondo in Game 6. Rondo has been the quarterback of the NBA's best team all season, but Jackson has effectively put the Celtics point guard on the bench for much of the series by using Kobe Bryant as his primary defender and roving off Rondo to trap, help and clog up the middle.
Rivers' countermove to Jackson's has been to play Eddie House and Sam Cassell extended minutes. Both have provided scoring and perimeter shooting, which has helped the Celtics get the one win they needed on the road in Game 4 and almost close out the Lakers in Game 5.
However, neither player can provide the speed, dribble penetration and creation for others that Rondo can on the offensive end. House and Cassell also struggled against full-court pressure, which can be expected from the Lakers in Game 6.
More important for Boston, neither House nor Cassell is anywhere close to the defender Rondo is. Defensively, Rondo gives the Celtics ball-hawking man-to-man pressure as well as steals, deflections, rebounds and just the creation of general havoc.
With Farmar playing an extended role for the Lakers and hurting Boston with dribble penetration, look for Rondo to play more minutes in Game 6 to give the Celtics back some of their defensive pressure. Tony Allen's contribution in Game 5 is a good sign for Boston on the defensive end, as well, as he can provide a bigger presence at either guard spot.
To counter Kobe's roaming with Rondo on the floor, Boston must reverse the ball quickly to Rondo's side so he can knife into the paint from the weak side or sneak behind the defense for an easy layup. Both looks are there if Boston rotates the ball with haste -- screening Bryant as that pass is made will make it harder for him to rotate and recover.
Perkins' injury is a big blow to the Celtics' defense, as he is the big body and primary help and rotation defender on the backside. His presence is sorely missed on the defensive end. Garnett responded poorly to Perkins' absence in Game 5 by picking up unnecessary reaching and hand fouls that opened the door for Gasol to attack Garnett at will.
Hampered by his foul issues, Garnett allowed Gasol to attack the middle of the paint, and he gave too much ground, allowing Gasol to finish right at the rim. In Game 6, Garnett must play a more disciplined defensive game so he can dig in and force Gasol to post farther from the basket.
When Boston's bigs take away the middle and Gasol is forced to turn back to the baseline, he becomes much less effective using his left hand to finish -- especially when he is pushed outside the lane line. Both Gasol and Odom should be expected to attack the basket in Game 6. The Lakers can't win if those two don't produce.
If Perkins can't go, look for a possible P.J. Brown start on Gasol in Game 6, which will protect Garnett early in the game. This also will allow Leon Powe to play his "energy guy" role off the bench, which is the role in which he is much more effective.
Boston also must find an answer for the Lakers' high/low passing action between Odom and Gasol, as the Celtics allowed the high-post pass at will in stretches of Game 5. Film study and a renewed commitment to denying this pass should stymie this part of L.A.'s offense and force the Lakers' role players to score from the perimeter.
With Perkins out and Rondo in a limited role, the Celtics are playing without two starters who were keys to their 66-win season and major factors in their getting to the Finals. The contributions of the Celtics' bench have demonstrated what a deep and talented team this is, but there is a reason some players start and play more than others. Whether Boston's bench can continue its high level of play will be a key in Game 6.
L.A. saved face by winning Game 5, and with the pressure shifting to the Celtics, look for the Lakers to come out loose and aggressive. With the game's best player on their side and some newly found grit from their big men, the Western Conference champions are still dangerous and capable of winning the series.
The Celtics must avoid the "We have two games to win one" mentality. Game 6 at home is what they have played this entire season for, and this is where it needs to end. This isn't about responding to pressure; it's about finishing what they started and closing out one of the best seasons in their franchise's history. Expect great defense, a few key offensive spurts, a hungry crowd smelling the kill -- and another banner.
Moreau's Prediction: Celtics win Game 6
David Thorpe is an NBA analyst for ESPN.com and the executive director of the Pro Training Center at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla., where he oversees the player development program for NBA and college players. To e-mail him, click here.
Mike Moreau is the director of basketball for the Pro Training Center and The Basketball Academy at the IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla. He also serves as an NBA analyst for Hoopsworld.
Synergy Sports Technology systems were used in the preparation of this report.


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Tuesday 21st March
Online Activity:
– Scrolled through Facebook feed
– Saved videos from Facebook feed
– Sent messages via messenger in a group chat
– Scrolled through Instagram feed
– Searched music from radio on Triple J website
– Checked weather app for tomorrows weather report
I used my mobile android phone to enter these social media sites via apps and scroll through friends posts and pages I have followed out of interest in their discussions and photos. I used messenger to message a group of people at once about plans for the weekend. I scrolled through Instagram particularly scanning for interesting events that have happened. I searched Triple J's website through Chrome to find the playlist of songs that have played in the last hour to find the name of a song I heard. I checked the weather app for tomorrows weather report.
Todays online activity was mundane, however is is opening my eyes to the was the internet is connecting me with everyone. I have always thought of myself as a light online user, however after listing my behaviour I actually used the internet a fair bit in my day, on my way to and from uni, during classes when I lost interest in what was being discussed, and then before falling asleep in bed. I did however avoid using and checking my phone when around people, when I spoke with family and my partner after uni in person, I did not touch my phone and thus the internet at all.

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Typically I would simply imbed a link to a particular author's piece or website that is noteworthy or otherwise relevant to the topics usually discussed here.
In this case, however, Howard Nemerov's "State of the Second Amendment" composition deserves reposting for the widest possible distribution:
It's clear from President Obama's State of the Union address [1] that gun control is a major goal for his second term.
Senators—senators of both parties are working together on tough new laws to prevent anyone from buying guns for resale to criminals. Police chiefs are asking our help to get weapons of war and massive ammunition magazines off our streets, because these police chiefs, they're tired of seeing their guys and gals being outgunned.
If you want to vote no, that's your choice. But these proposals deserve a vote, because in the two months since Newtown, more than a thousand birthdays, graduations, anniversaries have been stolen from our lives by a bullet from a gun. More than a thousand.
Obama benefits from the confusion created by media and anti-rights politicians who intentionally mislabel modern semi-automatic sporting rifles. "Weapons of war" were severely limited by the 1934 National Firearms Act [2], which required a stamp tax and registration for all military firearms purchases by private citizens. In 1986, the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owners Protection Act [3] (FOPA) limited civilians purchasing automatic firearms — true assault rifles used by military — to what existed in civilian inventory at the time FOPA took effect. As a result, sub-machine guns over 25 years old, like the Heckler & Koch MP5 [4], regularly sell for $20,000 or more. Murderers aren't likely to spend $20,000 and then wait for ATF approval [2] of their purchase.
Obama's "more than a thousand" claim is confusing. Was he implying there were 1,000 firearms-related deaths in the last two months? Gun banners like the Violence Policy Center [5] claim "more than 30,000 Americans die in gun suicides, homicides, and unintentional shootings." According to the FBI, a monthly average of 715 firearms murders occurred in 2011 [6], or 1,430 over two months. If Obama based his claim on government data not yet publicly available, this means America is experiencing a historic drop in firearms-related fatalities.
According to available government data, the firearms murder rate declined 52% between 1991 and 2011, while the civilian firearms inventory grew 66%.* The handgun murder rate declined 56%, while the handgun inventory grew 99%. Even in raw numbers, firearms-related murder decreased 40%; handgun-related murders decreased 46%. More guns, less murder.
The 1968 Gun Control Act [7] was supposed to reduce crime by — among other things — limiting interstate firearms and ammunition commerce to federally licensed dealers, limiting handgun sales to adults age 21 or older, and restricting long gun sales to ages 18 and older. However, the graph below shows that murder rates continued rising after 1968, and peaking in 1980. After enactment of FOPA, murder rates again increased to a second peak in 1991. When the first Brady Bill [8] took effect in 1994 — background check and 5-day waiting period on handgun sales — murder was already declining.
The Clinton gun ban [7] also took effect in 1994, making it "unlawful to manufacture, transfer and possess semiautomatic assault weapons [or] large capacity ammunition feeding devices [holding over 10 ammunition cartridges]." In 1998, the Brady law replaced waiting periods with the National Instant Check System for all firearms purchase through licensed dealers. Murder rates leveled off between 1999 and 2007, dipping 3% in 2004, the year the Clinton ban sunset, before rising 3% again in 2005. Then between 2007 and 2011, murder rates declined another 16%.
Overall violent crime rates generally mirrored murder trends, beginning their decline after 1991, two years before enactment of the Brady and Clinton laws (see graph below). Violent crime continued declining through 2004, when the Clinton ban sunset, then increased 2% by 2006. Two years doesn't signify a reliable trend, especially considering the crime rate was higher in 2003 than in 2006, and considering that violent crime declined 18% between 2006 and 2011.*
Between 1991 and 2011, the violent crime rate declined 49% while civilian firearms inventory grew 66%.* More guns, less crime.
Obama said: "I know this is not the first time this country has debated how to reduce gun violence, but this time is different."
But where's the epidemic "gun violence" problem that gun control is supposed to address? What's "different" this time? Violent crime rates are lower than they've been [11] since 1970; the murder rate is the lowest since 1963. Yet gun ownership is at an all-time high.
Many experts agree that the Brady Bill and Clinton gun ban had no impact on crime. For example, Philip J. Cook, "regarded as the nation's foremost authority on gun control" by the University of Virginia School of Law [13], concluded that the Brady Bill "had no statistically discernible effect on reducing gun deaths." Both the Centers for Disease Control [14] and National Academy of Science [15] concluded that results were too inconsistent to clearly endorse the Brady Bill as a crime-fighting tool. The National Academy of Science also found the Clinton gun ban to be ineffective in reducing crime [15]. The National Gang Crime Research Center [16] found: "Gang members were significantly more likely to report it has been easier since the Brady Bill went into effect to acquire illegal guns."
The above two graphs also note the number of right-to-carry (RTC) states, where liberalized laws enable law-abiding citizens to carry concealed handguns in public. Prior to enacting these laws, many of these states had outright carry bans [17].
When Congress enacted FOPA in 1985, there were 10 RTC states. In 1991, when violent crime peaked, this number increased to 17. By 2011, there were 41 RTC states, more than double the 1991 count, yet the violent crime rate declined 49%.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office [18] estimated that by the end of 2011, there were "at least 8 million active permits to carry concealed handguns in the United States." The graph below shows that since 2001, RTC states' violent crime rates were 30% lower, on average, than states which restrict citizens' right to carry.
One mantra repeated by Obama during his speech [1] was that crime victims "deserve a vote" on his gun control proposals:
The families of Newtown deserve a vote.…
The families of Aurora deserve a vote….
The families of Oak Creek, and Tucson, and Blacksburg, and the countless other communities ripped open by gun violence, they deserve a simple vote.
According to President Obama's criteria, the eight million people who invest their time and money — and take material and emotional risks to help make their communities safer — deserve a vote, too.
Women are the fastest growing demographic of gun owners. CBS [20] reported: "More women than ever are picking up rifles, shotguns, and handguns. And target shooting is one of the fastest-growing female sports." After Newtown, another news outlet reported [21]:
Nearly three-fourths (73 percent) of respondents in the National Sporting Goods Association's annual survey of firearms retailers reported an increase in female customers in 2011 over the previous year.
States like Texas [22] and Oklahoma [23] report that women account for an increasing percent of new concealed handgun licenses. These women often are the only line of defense between their children and violent attackers: The Supreme Court [24] decision of Castle Rock v. Gonzales confirms that police have no duty to protect their children; even a restraining order doesn't create an "entitlement" to police protection.
President Obama, these women deserve a vote, too.
Speaking in Minneapolis on his gun control proposals, President Obama stated [25]: "But if there's even one thing we can do, if there's just one life we can save, we've got an obligation to try."
The graph below shows that since 2001, RTC states' murder rates were 38% lower, on average, than carry-restricted states. Perhaps the president should follow his own advice and eliminate the federal laws restricting concealed handgun carry by law-abiding citizens.
In recent weeks, many lives were saved by defensive gun use. Here's two examples:
- Debi Keeney of Highland, Illinois, [27] saved her sister Donna's life when an intruder broke into her apartment and began choking Donna.
"If it saves a life…"
- A Loganville, Georgia woman [28] was working at home when an intruder broke in using a crowbar. She took her 9-year-old twins into the attic to hide. When he found them, she shot him five times. Her husband said: "My wife is a hero. She protected her kids."
"We've got to try."
When a madman murders people, gun banners want to restrict law-abiding citizens' right of self-defense, claiming one life saved justifies infringing everybody's freedom. But when lives are saved using a firearm, we hear nothing.
Mr. President, why the double standard?
* FBI ATF, National Shooting Sports Foundation, United States International Trade Commission data compiled into Excel workbooks.
URL to article: http://pjmedia.com/blog/state-of-the-second-amendment/
URLs in this post:
[1] State of the Union address: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02/12/transcript-obama-state-union-speech/
[2] National Firearms Act: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Firearms_Act
[3] Firearm Owners Protection Act: http://www.guncite.com/journals/hardfopa.html
[4] Heckler & Koch MP5: http://www.subguns.com/classifieds/index.cgi?db=nfafirearms&website=&language=&session_key=&search_and_display_db_button=on&results_format=long&db_id=21695&query=retrieval
[5] Violence Policy Center: http://www.vpc.org/aboutvpc.htm
[6] 2011: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2011/crime-in-the-u.s.-2011/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-8
[7] Gun Control Act: http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-4.pdf
[8] Brady Bill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brady_Handgun_Violence_Prevention_Act
[9] Image: http://pjmedia.com/files/2013/02/Obama-graph-1.jpg
[10] Image: http://pjmedia.com/files/2013/02/Obama-graph-2.jpg
[11] lower than they've been: http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/uscrime.htm
[12] Image: http://pjmedia.com/files/2013/02/Obama-chart-1.jpg
[13] University of Virginia School of Law: http://www.law.virginia.edu/html/news/2003_spr/cook.htm
[14] Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5214a2.htm
[15] National Academy of Science: http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309091241
[16] National Gang Crime Research Center: http://www.ngcrc.com/ngcrc/gfactp.pdf
[17] outright carry bans: http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/articles/2012/right-to-carry-2012.aspx
[18] U.S. Government Accountability Office: http://www.gao.gov/assets/600/592552.pdf
[19] Image: http://pjmedia.com/files/2013/02/Obama-graph-31.jpg
[20] CBS: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-500202_162-57348612/more-and-more-women-embracing-gun-ownership/
[21] reported: http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/12/18/more-women-taking-guns-sport-safety
[22] Texas: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/chl/reports/demographics.htm
[23] Oklahoma: http://www.ok.gov/osbi/Publications/SDA_Statistics.html
[24] Supreme Court: http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/pdf/04-278P.ZO
[25] stated: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/04/us-usa-guns-obama-idUSBRE9130KL20130204
[26] Image: http://pjmedia.com/files/2013/02/Obama-graph-41.jpg
[27] Debi Keeney of Highland, Illinois,: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/highland-woman-says-she-shot-intruder-to-save-her-sister/article_17d319d2-6596-5890-a509-57441d06c092.html
[28] Loganville, Georgia woman: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/woman-hiding-kids-shoots-intruder/nTm7s/


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Every fitness enthusiast would agree regular physical exercises help manage weight, boost immune systems and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. You can fulfil all this and even more with a stationary bike. A half hour on a bicycle helps up your daily calorie burn which means that you will have an easier time managing your weight. Plus a stationary cycle enables you to get your heart rate pumping without putting undue stress on your joints. It's especially good for overweight people because cycling reduces mechanical stress on the back, hips, knees and ankles, even when compared to walking. You can indulge in daily exercise with a lower risk of injury.
Riding a bicycle is a great cardiovascular exercise which helps lower high blood pressure, regulates blood sugar and may prevent heart attacks, especially if you've already suffered from one. Regular cycling helps your heart become more efficient at pumping blood, plus it also increases the amount of good cholesterol while reducing the amount of bad cholesterol at the same time. Just 30 minutes of cycling five times a week may even extend your life. Above all, it's a great way to exercise conveniently and comfortably, especially in the comfort of your own home. And they are light, easy-to-use and many modern exercise bikes can be folded away easily.
Why Buy an Exercise Bike?
Cycling is an excellent form of exercise for all age groups and gender. It is low impact, so it doesn't strain your joints like other exercises, such as running. While cycling, you work all your major leg muscles and it is one of the great forms of cardiovascular exercise, which can help you burn those extra calories and increase your resistance level. Cycling is one of the least complicated ways to fit exercise into your daily routine and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to adults, and it's a fun way to stay healthy and fit. Even 30 minutes of cycling daily relaxes your major leg muscles and helps lower blood pressure which in turn reduces the risk of heart diseases.
And their resemblance to actual road bikes makes it more fun to ride, not to mention the health benefits that come with cycling. Heavy flywheels on these fitness machines are precision engineered to reproduce the sense of inertia that cyclists feel outdoors. Plus they help isolate different muscle groups, and you can stand up on the pedals, which you cannot do with ordinary stationary bikes. Studies have also shown that regular cycling can improve your brain power by building new cells in the region of your brain responsible for memory. They can be used for vigorous workouts, and they don't take up a lot of space in your home.
Which Is Best For You?
There are mainly three types of exercise bikes – upright, recumbent and spin – each with its own benefits and limitations. One type is distinguished from the other by the position of the rider. Stationary bikes place less strain on the joints than most of the other cardio equipment options and are relatively comfortable once you become accustomed to sitting in the saddle, or seat for an extended period of time. If you're still confused about which type of stationary bike would be best for you, the following might help you make a decision.
Upright Bikes
If you're looking for alternative ways of working out, other than going to the gym or jogging, an upright stationary bike is the best bet for you. Upright bikes, which are also referred to as stationary bikes, are perfect for a limited workout space and ideal for people without any mobility problems. As the name suggests, you'd be sitting in an upright position that will put a little pressure on the lower extremities. Many people seem to prefer these modern indoor cycling bikes because they tend to offer a more intense workout, and above all, you can pedal away in both a seated and standing position. Upright bikes give you a more consistent workout when relating to outdoor riding, since the upright places the rider in a similar body position.
Recumbent Bikes
They may appear strange to some at first, but these fitness machines are just as efficient as other similar machines in the market. In fact, recumbent bikes are very popular in fitness clubs and gyms, and what sells them apart is the extra back support which allows users to rest in a perfectly reclined position. They are easier on the lower back due to the way that you sit in the bike. A recumbent bike encourages better spinal posture plus they are gentle on your joints. Your lower back is supported by the back seat and your knees and ankles are protected from potential impact and injury. Recumbent bikes are usually safe because you cannot stand up on the pedals, which in turns eliminates many of the injuries that occur when using an upright bike. Overall, it's a great choice for most people with neurological conditions because it provides an excellent workout for individuals of all ability levels.
Spin Bikes
Spin bikes are an ideal choice for serious fitness enthusiasts and are made to mimic the feel and fitness of regular road bikes. They are less comfortable than the recumbent and stationary bikes, but equally efficient and offers a variety of seating positions, making for a great workout session. Spin bike offers you a very intense workout especially considering the time you are going to spend on your workout. In spin bikes, the flywheel is connected to the pedals through the chain just like the standard bicycles. If you simply want to lose weight, a spin bike is your best bet as it allows you to burn more calories in the same period of time.
How to Choose the Best Exercise Bikes?
Home exercising bikes are easily the most sought after exercising equipment today. Apart from the fact that they are compact, durable and economical, they offer an unmatched fitness experience. Whether it's spinners or recumbent ones, there's something for everyone. To find the right machine for you, make sure you try before you buy. They vary is shape and size, so when you're shopping for one, adjust it for your size, plus look for a comfortable seat and pedals that fit your feet.
Warranty – Look for a warranty that provides at least two to three years of coverage on major moving parts and a year for labor. Typically, promised repairs and replacements are only delivered when defects in material or workmanship become apparent under conditions of normal use of the equipment. The warranty can cover almost every part of the exercise bike, including the frame, electronic components, mechanical parts, and wearable parts including seats and drive belts.
Display – Look for a clear display with easy-to-use controls. Display includes workout statistics such as time, speed, distance, and calories burned, in addition to the current resistance setting on the braking system. Display is important for anyone who relies on performance data for motivational purposes or for performance benchmarking to evaluate fitness gains over time.
Resistance – Stationary bikes normally create resistance in one of two ways, and magnetic resistance is the most popular option. Exercise bikes with magnetic resistance have ferrous magnets around the flywheel. The less expensive models tend to come with friction resistance, in which a fabric pad presses against the flywheel. But remember that friction resistance requires regular maintenance, as the pad can quickly wear down and need to be replaced. Look for a machine that's easy to adjust and has a variety of workout levels.
Frame Design – It refers to the design components that deliver enhanced usability or comfort to the rider. Adjustable seats and handlebars and replaceable pedals provide a unique fit to each individual rider, ensuring proper posture and a more comfortable workout. A manual resistance lever makes it easy for you to dial in just the level of workout difficulty you're looking for with the flick of a wrist. So this feature shouldn't be ignored when evaluating and comparing difference exercise models.
Console – Console refers to the central panel between or below the handlebars, which may include a media tray for a personal music device and a water bottle holder, both of which are convenient features to have. Sometimes heart rate monitors are also included in the console category. Some exercise bikes have contact sensors built into the handlebars, which the rider grips in order to get a steady heart rate reading. If you consider heart rate monitoring as a valuable exercise tool in your daily workout routine then this will surely be an important feature for you.
Programming – Consider fitness machines that allow you to adjust routines based on your fitness level and probably have heart-rate-controlled workouts that consider your age, weight, and gender.
Preset Workouts – Many of the best stationary bikes come equipped with preset workout programs built into their systems. These programs can add some variety to your daily workouts while keeping you in line with your fitness regimen. These preset programs are often designed by personal trainers, and each one has a specific focus in mind. They may be intended to build endurance, burn extra calories or maintain a target heart rate.
Comfort – Most modern home exercise bikes adjust to meet your specific body type and needs. For example, some models allow you to adjust the position of the handlebars so that you can get the perfect grip for your ride, plus the seats can also be adjusted both vertically and horizontally to match your height. You may also be able to adjust the console so that you can easily monitor your workout statistics. So keeping yourself motivated and entertained while you exercise with utmost comfort is important.
Safety – Stationary bikes have many moving parts and can be hazardous, so it's always advisable to follow instructions. Make sure that your exercise bike is locked and out of children's reach, and keep your children away from equipment without proper safety measures. Make sure you keep your children away from the exercise bike while it is in use.
Best Exercise Bikes Reviews 2016
The best home exercise bikes on the market deliver the functionality and adjustability most users need to get a quality workout that burns extra calories and improves overall fitness. That being said, there are different types of exercise bikes that include a large array of features and price levels with certain types suited to particular people and their exercise needs than others. But the good news is that when shopping for home exercise bikes, you'll see that there's something for everyone and you are guaranteed to find one that fits your budget and fitness goals. Our top picks should help you quickly identify the best exercise bikes in the each segment.
For an insanely reasonable price, the Velocity Exercise's CHB-U2101 Magnetic Upright Bike is a solid home exercise bike which provides users an effective and challenging workout in the comfort of their own home. This might be the basic model with no fancy features, quite opposite of what you'd expect from a high-end upright bike, but it does offer the same cardio benefits of outdoor cycling and provides many of the features and functions that can be found on higher priced Upright bikes. It is fairly compact so that you can put it in the corner and drag it out whenever you want to use it.
Not only it helps you burn extra calories but also helps you avoid those abusive gym fees while aiding in your quest to keeping up with your fitness goals. The Velocity Exercise CHB-U2101 also encourages an all-body toning without adding those extra strains on your knees and muscle joints. It's equipped with manually adjustable resistance, a 4 kg flywheel and features a comfortable seating with padded handles for a more comfortable workout session with less noise. The seating area is adjustable to accommodate a variety of user heights. In short, it's designed to produce a smooth workout while having fun at the same time.
The Fitleader FS1 Stationary Exercise Bike is an excellent way to improve your health and fitness in the comfort of your own home. It is equipped with some great features that you wouldn't expect to find in this price range. First, it's extremely lightweight and it uses magnetic resistance rather than friction, plus it also features a belt drive system. At 69.3 lbs, it's quite easy to transport and handle. It features a wider seat than most indoor cycling bikes, similar to the seats in upright bikes. It has a solid and durable steel frame that is strong enough to accommodate anyone up to 293 pounds.
You usually don't see indoor bikes or spin bikes with the ability to monitor heart rate, but the FS1 Upright Exercise Bike has it. Plus, it also comes with adjustable handlebars and a padded seat that can be adjusted upward or downwards to accommodate anyone between 5'1 and 6'2, making it ideal for both men and women. It's smooth and quiet in operation thanks to the perimeter weighted flywheel, offering a realistic riding experience. It also comes pre-built with 8 magnetic resistance levels that will help you vary the intensity of your workouts.
The Pinty Upright Indoor Exercise Bike is a nice-looking, good-quality vertical spinning bike that provides with a gym like quality device you can be used right from the comfort of your own home. Its belt driven mechanism ensures a smoother and quieter riding experience. It features a large, easy-to-read LCD screen and pulse sensing handlebars that allow you to keep track of all your stats. The 18 lbs flywheel offers high inertia and resistance allowing you to have precise control over your riding session. You can have a great workout session and as intense as you want with the manually adjustable resistance.
It weighs 66 pounds and measures 40 x 19.3 x 41.7 – 45.7 inches. It can carry users up to 400 pounds of weight on its sturdy steel frame. Although it doesn't incorporate a folding design, the transport wheels will help you carry it around easily and comfortably. Plus, the vertically and horizontally adjustable seat filled with high-density cushion guarantees a comfortable seat. This upright exercise bike is perfect for getting in shape, weight loss, low-level cardio workouts, etc. Overall, it's a great workout for the waist, hips, legs, arms, etc. at the same time.
The ProGear 100S Exercise Bike is an entry-level indoor cycling bike for your home that feels just like a road bike and is set to compete against most of the established models in the market. This is quite a basic model, but it appears to be quite a solid machine that you can very well use for indoor cycling and for intense workout sessions as you can cycle in both seated and standing position without any hassles. No matter the time or weather, the ProGear 100S ensures a great cardiovascular workout. Plus you can listen to your favorite music or watch your favorite shows while you ride. It also has toe cages that will allow you to accelerate a high speeds during the more intense periods of your workouts.
The bike comes with adjustable resistance knob that makes it easy to increase or decrease the resistance during your workout, plus it has a cast iron inertia driven 22-pound flywheel that delivers a smooth and consistent workout routine. Despite being a compact and lighter bike the steel frame and stabilizer bars keep you steady as you exercise in and out of the seat. There's minimal wobbling or shaking in the seat and handlebars. The rear stabilizers and caps can be turned to balance up the bike when the floor is uneven. And the seat can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically for a comfortable and effective workout session.
The Akonza Folding Exercise Bike is stationary and ideal for indoor fitness workout, especially at home or during office activities. This is small, compact that's perfect for small homes, apartments, dorms etc. It's perfect for anybody with a limited workout space, something so small and foldable that you could keep it in your room and pull out when used. This little fitness equipment barely takes up any space but is stable, strong, and well-built at the same time. Plus it has 8 different tension levels, which is a great way to adjust your workout as you advance further. The bike features magnetic resistance for smooth pedaling and comfortable padded seat and handlebars.
It can be folded easily for optimum storage to save enough room and the easy-to-read LED display keeps tabs on your time, speed, calories, distance, and time. It can also be adjusted to accommodate different sizes of people and is light enough to be easily moved around yet it is quite sturdy when in use. The main frame comes pre-assembled so all you have to do is attach the bars at the bottom. The stable end caps prevent any movement or tipping when working out. Overall it's a great bike for someone looking for a small, compact yet budget-friendly indoor cycling bike that can meet your workout needs at the same time.
The Stamina ATS Air Resistance Exercise Bike is a budget-friendly, entry-level indoor cycling bike that has everything you'll need to enjoy a good and intense workout. This low-impact stationary exercise bike increases your cardiovascular fitness and your metabolism for more efficient calorie and fat burning. Its dual-action moving handlebars add an upper body workout and more intensity to your cardio fitness program. It provides an almost unlimited amount of resistance with the Air Transfer System (ATS) that provides more resistance as you pedal harder. There's also a resistance adjustment knob to increase your starting resistance level.
The Stamina ATS Air Resistance Exercise Bike changes with you, so you can keep your focus strictly on your workout regimen. The padded seat is oversized for comfort and adjustable for correct body position, plus foam hand grips and slip resistant pedals keep you comfortable in proper workout form. The Stamina ATS is designed to offer quiet, smooth, and reliable performance. The air resistance engineering provides simple, easy use, making it an equally great option for less experienced users who want to conveniently improve cardiovascular fitness and strength in the comfort of their own home.
The Best Choice Products Folding Upright Exercise Bike is actually a cross between an upright bike and a recumbent bike. It looks more like an upright bike, in terms of design, especially the folding design, but because of the back rest and the arm supports, it shares a resemblance with the recumbent bikes as well. This bike is small and compact and can be folded inwards when it is not being used so that it takes up even less space in your home. At 40 pounds, it's pretty lightweight but its sturdy steel frame ensures it can safely accommodate anyone up to 20 pounds.
The 8-level magnetic resistance system can easily be adjusted by turning the knob in the middle of the bike. You can increase or decrease the intensity of your workout to make sure you always get a good calorie-burning experience. Plus you can exercise at anytime and anywhere with this exercise bike at the comfort of your own home. The bike can be set into 3 positions that provide different ways to exercise. Plus the built-in LCD display keeps track of your time, speed, distance, calories burned and pulse rate. And the seat is very comfortable, unlike most other exercise bikes, and for added comfort, there are two sets of padded handlebars at the front and by your side so that you can choose which position you like best.
Getting in shape has never been easier with the very versatile Marcy Foldable Exercise Bike which offers a complete cardio workout as each pedal targets the quads, hamstrings, and glutes. A manually adjustable continuous resistance offers various intensity degrees on the bicycle, 8 levels of magnetic resistance control let you go fast or go slow. For a leisurely drive by the park, you can take a smooth spin on the bike or you can choose to take it a level up by increasing the resistance level for harder pedaling. This compact indoor bike offers the same features as more expensive cycles only it is much more portable and affordable.
This Upright Bike has an easy-to-read LCD computer screen which displays speed, distance, time and calories burned throughout your workout. Plus the seat can be easily adjusted up and down to make sure you get a proper fit and that you can get into a good cycling position. It ensures complete control thanks to the gripped pedals and basket cages will prevent your feet from slipping while exercising. It's made of 14-gauge top quality steel which delivers high durability combined with surface resiliency thanks to its scratch-resistant, powder-coated finish. And you can also track your progress on the monitor so you'd be more motivated to complete your workouts. One of the top notch items on our best exercise bikes list!
The very versatile Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901 is a high-quality, budget indoor cycling bike which is specially built for high-intensity training. This home exercise offers all the required elements for an excellent yet effective workout session. It's both affordable and practical home exercise bike for anyone, beginner or advanced indoor bike enthusiast, looking to get in shape or simply improve their level of fitness. It's made with a heavy-duty steel frame, which makes it a sturdy, long-lasting piece of equipment. It's ideal for anyone on a budget who simply wants a reliable, sturdy stationary bike to work out in the comfort of their own home.
The Sunny Pro is equipped with transportation wheels which make it easy to move around your home. The 40 lbs flywheel helps mimic a real feeling of road-bike momentum. Plus it features a fully adjustable seat and handlebars, and the chain drive mechanism makes the wheel and pedals on this home exercise bike rotate with ease. It also accommodates a wide variety of riders for the ultimate comfort and compatibility. Designed to support up to 275 pounds, the fitness bike measures 20W x 46.5H by 48.5D inches and weighs 108 pounds. Plus at this insanely reasonable price, it's a great deal.
Number 1 on our best exercise bikes list, the lightweight and very versatile FitDesk v2.0 Desk Exercise Bike is the best way to introduce exercise into your busy work routine, allowing you to be active and be productive simultaneously. Adding fitness to your daily routine becomes easier with this compact desk exercise bike which allows you to exercise while working, attending calls, gaming or surfing the web at the same time. This home exercise bike with sliding desk platform is great for improving your cardiovascular health while engaging your legs in resistance peddling has significant health benefits over inactive sitting periods for long periods.
It's the perfect solution for those who cannot find the time to take their eyes off the screen, but who are also concerned about their overall health and fitness. To make the most of your workout, you can choose between 8 different levels of resistance with a simple turn of a knob. Because it employs magnetic resistance, it is ultra-quiet and smooth, which means it won't distract you from your work or disturb others while working out. Plus if offers an all-day comfort with a beach cruiser style seat, adjustable backrest, and forearm massage rollers provide relief from daily typing strain. You can expect a quiet, reliable and comfortable experience with your new FitDesk home exercise bike.
Decision Time
No matter your current fitness level, you can boost your overall health with an exercise bike in your home gym. These machines are a great way to improve your fitness and lose weight without placing extra strain on your body. By having a little knowledge about how this fitness equipment works, you'll able to find the right fit for you. It's surely a big investment in your health but with the right stationary bike, it's the investment you'd never regret making at all. After all, you're the architect of your own health.


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: Lemont High School honors December "Students of the Month"
Lemont High School honors December "Students of the Month"
Lemont High School's December Students of the Month include (clockwise, from top left): senior Abigail Griffin, junior Kaitlyn Catalano, sophomore Kendall Barndollar and freshman Jacob Termaat.
Four Lemont High School students were honored with December "Student of the Month" accolades at the district's Board of Education meeting on December 17. Included among the honorees were senior
Abigail Griffin
(Social Studies), junior
Kaitlyn Catalano
(CITGO Innovation Academy), sophomore
Kendall Barndollar
(English) and freshman
Jacob Termaat
(Industrial Technology).
Each month, Lemont High School honors a student from each grade level for hard work and dedication to the school and the community. Selections rotate among the school's various departments from month to month. Only 32 students earn "Student of the Month" accolades each school year, with four individuals honored each month from October through May. Students may be selected for this prestigious honor only once in their careers at Lemont High School.
December 2018 Student of the Month Bios
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Brad Grcevic
, of Edward Jones, Inc. (Lemont), contributes a donation each month to a charity selected by the "Student of the Month" award winners. This month's winners selected Hope & Friendship Foundation and the West Suburban Community Pantry to receive donations.
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The Vehicle Team has been hard at work this winter break, jigging, assembling, and welding the frame. Paden Albin, our welder, spent nearly 3 weeks just training, while Adrian Villarreal and John Ivey have been hard at work putting together an accurate jig to hold all the important bars correctly in place.
During the entire assembly process we put up a GoPro for a timelapse view of our team. You can check that out here!


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Hurricane Isaac's storm surge reached 11.02 feet at 11:36PM CDT this evening at Shell Beach, LA. Water levels were rising during the afternoon and evening as strong winds howled out of the north-northeast and northeast. In the first hours of Wednesday, water levels at Shell Beach dropped slightly, but remained close to 11 feet.
SCIPP/ SURGEDAT has identified peak surge levels for 15 tropical cyclones at Shell Beach. Isaac's 11.02-foot surge moved it into fifth place all time, surpassing water levels produced by Flossy (1956), Gustav (2008), Betsy (1965) and Ike (2008). Isaac now joins some noteworthy company for surge events in this area, and the maximum level during Isaac is just a fraction of an inch lower than Camille's surge height in this area.
Top 10 surge heights for Shell Beach, LA in the SURGEDAT database:
Rank Storm Year Max Water Level (ft)
1 Katrina 2005 18.7 (storm surge)
2 Unnamed 1915 11.6 (storm tide)
3 Unnamed 1947 11.2 (storm tide)
4 Camille 1969 11.06 (storm tide)
5 Isaac 2012 11.02 (storm surge)
6 Flossy 1956 10.9 (storm tide)
7 Gustav 2008 9.53 (storm surge)
8 Betsy 1965 9.34 (storm tide)
9 Ike 2008 7.51 (storm surge)
10 Unnamed 1901 6.7 (storm tide)


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Ever have to go on a super strict grocery budget? Where you're adding up everything you buy and being picky about what you'll actually leave with? [ME] You get to certain items that you HAVE TO HAVE like laundry soap and softener, look at the prices of them and think........man I wish that was .99 cents. We've already helped the budget out by going 'Poo free (read about HERE) and getting rid of paper and going to cloth. (read about HERE) We try to eat as healthy as possible, raw fruits and veggies, but lets face it, healthy is not cheap. Which leads me to looking at alternatives to everyday items.
Laundry Soap Recipe
3 TBSP Washing Soda
3 TBSP Borax
I recycled a detergent jug I had just finished off using to put my new homemade laundry soap in. [It helps if you have a funnel and a tea kettle.]
What To Do
Using a funnel, put the TBSP's of dish soap, washing soda and borax in your jug. Heat a few cups of water up in a tea kettle. Once the water is ready, fill the jug up about halfway. Put the cap back on and shake it up a bit so the ingredients will dissolve. Let it cool off at bit, cause it gets pretty hot, then pour enough cold water to fill up the rest of the jug. And, it's ready to use!
Tips: Dish soap we use is Palmolive with Oxy. It's done the job very well at getting out all our stains and spots. Have only had to use Shout once! You could buy a more sweet smelling dish soap to make your clothes smell extra special. & I either fill the cap all the way up or halfway. It depends on how large the load is.
Lasts Forever! I do about 4 to 5 loads of laundry a week and have to make a batch of laundry soap about every month to month and a half. In the last 6 months since starting this, the only recipe ingredient I have to buy is the dish soap. Which we buy already. And I am no where near going through the big boxes of Borax and Washing Soda. They only cost a few dollars each and will last a very long long time.
Much Cheaper
Doesn't fade colors
Cleans clothes awesomely and smells fresh!
Personally we love this recipe, it works great for us and we will keep using it!
It took me a while to search online and find a grate free recipe. I only ended up finding one at the time. On this blog here: one good thing by jillee Looks to be a cool blog, you should check it out.
Softener Anyone?
Right! What do I use for softener? I bought a couple of laundry balls at the grocery store for a couple bucks. They do the job! Our clothes come out dry and soft. They do like to play hide n seek in the clothes.


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Jan 8 2009 8:26 pm
Ich bin traveling to Berlin Germany tomorrow, the city where John F. Kennedy said that he was a Berliner, "Ich bin ein Berliner." But what's so goddamn interesting about this is that I'm flying through JFK International Airport on my way to the continent.
Unfortunately, JFK is possibly the shittiest airport in the country. When I arrived there two years ago from England it was a huge clusterfuck. Besides losing my luggage, and my knife disappearing from it, they had to soak my boots in some sort of disinfectant because I'd been on a farm. Fair enough. But that was a nice knife.
Anyway, I'm traveling to the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science to participate in a workshop on the history of biology. I'm a bit stressed out about the whole thing, the travel, the talk itself, but I'm sure I'll learn a lot, get good advice on my paper, and probably drink some fine fresh lagers throughout the city.
I went fishing in PA last weekend at Big Spring Creek, Penns Creek, and the Little Juniata. I caught one fish. I missed a couple on Penns throwing big streamers, but it was pretty lame.
I stopped to see Brian in Lewisburg and R and Ken in Clairton. I drank a lot of beer. I was going to do the beer journal thing again but then decided against a full blown report. I'll simply mention some of the highlights.
Legacy Brown Ale Girl- handpump at the Drafting Room, damn fine beer.
Victory Scarlet Fire- draught at the Drafting Room, phenolic
fermentation character, interesting.
Sly Fox Odyssey Imperial IPA- draught at the Drafting Room, big citrusy thing, a little much for me that day.
Stoudt's Scarlet Lady ESB- keg on New Year's Eve, like this beer, nice caramel malty character with reasonable hop profile. Good call for New Year's Benwah.
Miller Genuine Draft- draught at some chain BBQ place near my brother's in NE Philly. I don't think they even had Yuengling. I like MGD. If I had to choose one macro lager as my favorite, MGD would probably be it.
Troegs Troegenator- bottle at a bar in Lewisburg PA, a big, malty beast of a bock that hides its ethanol well (at least at that point in the night).
Selin's Grove Scottish Ale- draught at their brewpub in Selingsgrove PA, nice clean maltiness with some restrained bready-fruity character.
Selin's Grove IPA- big, almost astringent bitterness. Good.
Selin's Grove Pils- nice Saaz character but doesn't finish sharply like a perfect pils should. Still a great beer.
Selin's Grove Wee Heavy- on the handpull at the brewpub, this beer's a bruiser at 12%. A surprisingly low final gravity, not sweet and goopy, but still sweet and seriously malty. Some winey notes.
Selin's Grove Triple- phenolic, dry, nice.
Selin's Grove Brown Ale- awesome nuttiness, hints of coffee, it's chock full o'nuts. Like your mom.
Stay tuned for some Berlin Blagging.


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Company Will Raise $1 Billion To Create Blood Test To Detect Cancer
Jan 5, 2017 | Matthew Herper, Forbes Staff | See Original Here
[COMMENT: As much as I'd like to see blood tests to detect cancer, I believe that the first step is to have blood tests that will monitor the progression of the disease and the efficacy of the treatment. Hopefully Grail will be able to accomplish both. – ALAN EHRLICH]
Grail, a San Francisco startup that aims to invent a blood test that can detect cancer early, announced this afternoon that it plans to raise $1 billion in venture capital in its second financing round, a sum that puts the biotech startup in a class with tech names like Uber, Facebook and AirBnb.
As part of the announcement, Grail is also spinning out of its parent company, San Diego's Illumina, the $2.4 billion (sales) firm that makes most of the DNA sequencing machines that scientists and doctors use to study human biology, diagnose rare genetic diseases and pick treatments for cancer patients. Illumina is keeping a 20% stake in Grail.
"We founded Grail a year ago to enable early cancer detection via a blood-based screening test powered by Illumina sequencing technology," said Jay Flatley, Executive Chairman of Illumina and current Chairman of Grail. "This raise, when completed, will provide Grail the resources to develop its first products and embark on the large-scale trials required to demonstrate the stringent performance requirements of a cancer screening test."
The spinout is likely to be popular with many of Illumina's investors. Grail executives have discussed conducting clinical trials involving hundreds of thousands of patients. These would be expensive, and could be a drag on Illumina's profitablity. Illumina shares fell 23% last year.
In a press release, Grail said it has received "indications of interest" from investors who would commit $1 billion. That means the money has not been received, and that the size of the funding round could grow. Grail said in an interview that the announcement was made now so Illumina could give clearer guidance to its investors, and because there may be others interested in investing.
The $1 billion round represents a victory–and a gamble — for ARCH venture capitalist Robert Nelsen, who has been pushing venture investments in biotechnology into the nosebleed realms favored by the Silicon Valley set. Traditionally, biotech companies have limited capital, raising first tens then hundreds of millions as drugs progress. Nelsen has recently engineered much bigger deals with Juno Therapeutics (cancer, $120 million raised in its first round in 2013) and Denali Therapeutics (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, $217 million raised in a round in 2015). Those deals, however, would be dwarfed by this one.
Grail was created as a unit of Illumina in late 2015, based on internal research at Illumina that showed sequencing DNA in the bloodstream again and again made it possible to pick up floating bits of DNA from cancer cells much more accurately than scientists previously believed. This data has not been published. At the time, investors including ARCH Venture Partners, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates invested $100 million in the company.
As chief executive, Illumina hired Jeff Huber, a former Google executive. He says he was inspired to take the job in part by the death of his wife Laura, a healthy 46-year-old, from colorectal cancer. "It's very mission-driven for me," he said in an interview this afternoon.
Huber says the company had made progress toward its audacious goal: "A test that will detect all of the major cancer types." That will require what he calls "ultra-intense genome sequencing and two or three orders of magnitude deeper than anyone else is doing."
"Cancer is not one thing," says Huber. "It is really driven by mutations. Every case of cancer is unique. It is a snowflake. Being able to [find it] with medical and statistical rigor drives clinical studies of unprecedented scale." Already Grail has announced that it has started a 10,000-patient clinical trial, but Huber says studies involving hundreds of thousands of patients will be required, as will machine-learning technologies that the company is in the midst of building up.
The history of creating diagnostic tests in cancer is long and bitter and pockmarked with failure. For existing tests, like PSA for prostate cancer or mammography for breast cancer, debates rage about whether or not the tests harm more patients with additional surgeries and test procedures than they help. For many doctors, Grail's vision conjures up a whole population of people who are warned they have cancer before there is anything they can do. That's something that the company will have to grapple with even as it also wrestles with a disease that has afflicted people for the entirety of human history.
In fact, looked at another way, $1 billion isn't that much. Companies including Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson have spent that on individual experimental medicines–investments that sometimes ended up producing mainly financial losses. Huber says that Grail is going to be "prudent" with the money it is about to raise. "It is capital intensive path," he says.


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The Philadelphia Flyers are very much a part of the Eastern Conference playoff picture, but it's not because of their play against the Tampa Bay Lightning this season.
The visiting Flyers look to avoid losing twice in two weeks to the Lightning when the teams conclude their season series Friday night at the St. Pete Times Forum.
Philadelphia (25-13-9) is currently sixth in the East and within three points of the fourth spot in the conference. The Flyers, though, have lost three of their last five games, including 4-1 at Tampa Bay on Jan. 15.
The Flyers are 1-2-0 versus the Lightning (17-22-10) this season, with their lone victory coming 4-3 in overtime on Dec. 2. Tampa Bay, which had its three-game winning streak snapped with a 3-2 loss at Carolina on Thursday, scored three times in the second period to highlight the last meeting with Philadelphia.
Though 10 points out of the final playoff spot in the East, the Lightning have won seven of their last 10 and are playing their best hockey of the season under interim coach and former Flyer Rick Tocchet. Tampa Bay has also won three in a row at home.
"We didn't play very well down there last time, so we're expecting a good effort (Friday)," forward Mike Knuble told the Flyers' official Web site. "They've played well at home. We'll have our work cut out for us, like we always do."
Simon Gagne and Claude Giroux scored, while Knuble added an assist for his fourth point in three games in a 3-2 loss at Florida on Tuesday. It was the first career goal for Giroux, who turned 21 earlier this month.
"I think it's every kid's goal to score in the NHL," Giroux said. "Now that I've got that out of the way I can keep playing better."
Antero Niittymaki is expected to start in net for Philadelphia. He is 10-3-4 with a 2.59 goals-against average this season, but 0-4-0 with a 4.28 GAA versus the Lightning, who he hasn't faced since October 2007.
"I think he's played well as of late. We'll get him back in the net and get us back in the win column," Flyers coach John Stevens said of Niittymaki, who has won two in a row overall.
Joffrey Lupul scored the lone goal for the Flyers in the last meeting with Tampa Bay and has three goals with seven assists in nine career games versus the Lightning.
All-Stars Vincent Lecavalier and Martin St. Louis each had a goal earlier this month against Philadelphia, but were both held without a point versus Carolina.
Lecavalier had six goals and four assists in his previous seven games, while St. Louis had five and eight assists in his last 10 for the Lightning.
On Thursday, Mark Recchi had a goal and an assist, while Ryan Malone also scored for Tampa Bay, which allowed the Hurricanes' winner with 1:36 remaining.
"The margin of error is so small now that a loss like this, especially to a team we're trying to catch, is a huge loss," Lightning center Jeff Halpern said. "Every loss right now is a big loss."
Mike Smith made 28 saves against Carolina and could be back in goal looking to improve on his 3-1-1 record with a 2.20 GAA against Philadelphia.


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An announcer broke in suddenly over the holonet station intercom in the HoloNet News Network studio on Coruscant. Arya stood perfectly still in the holographic imaging zone. She watched like always as her entire figure was transferred into a hologram format. Next to Arya in the imaging zone, a ruggedly handsome Cameron Centurion followed suit. The announcer spoke sternly and loudly, "This is HoloNet News. Tonight, HNN's own Arya Cognito has an exclusive interview with a high ranking member of The Sith Imperium, Cameron Centurion."Arya smiled politely to the holographic interface, then to Cameron. "Thanks Jobeii for the lovely introduction. Yes, you heard correctly, my galactic friends. I am standing here with a member of The Sith Imperium that agreed to give us a more in depth look into The Sith Imperium's takeover of Eriadu."Arya Cognito turned to Cameron and smiled politely: "Now, Mister Centurion, you were on Eriadu during the time of The Sith Imperium's invasion, tell me a bit about your time there."
Cameron Centurion flatly stated, "Unfortunately, I cannot divulge any operational details as to my exact purpose on the planet due to security concerns...which I'm sure you'll understand. However, I can give you a bit of insight into the purpose and overall tempo of the main assault."
Arya replied with a tone of understanding, "Of course I understand. Any insight for the people would be appreciated."Cameron stated stone faced, "An Imperial Assault Battelgroup was dispatched to the Eriadu System in the wake of an Intelligence operation that identified the planet as a vital trade center for Sith Imperium efforts between the mid and outer rims. Following an initial suppression of enemy air defenses, the main assault force was inserted just outside of Eriadu City near the main planetary garrison. At the same time, a number of covert operatives were dispatched to take the Governor into custody. Truthfully, once Imperial forces overwhelmed the planetary garrison, most of the remainder of the operation was merely cleaning up any remaining forces. The Governor of Eriadu actually surrendered to Imperium forces very early in the battle. Certainly, prior to Imperial Troops actually entering into the downtown district of Eriadu City. However, as is typical, there were a handful of extremists that refused to surrender. Once Eriadu City was completely taken, Imperial forces swiftly moved to occupy the city of Phelar. We encountered little to no effective resistance in that area either. All in all...it was a fairly text book operation. The forces of the Sith Imperium performed admirably, and we worked to minimize any civilian casualties as much as possible. The cooperation of the local government eased that process."
Arya gushed a bit at the very thorough explanation, "Wow! Fantastic insight, darling."
Cameron replied, "I'm happy to give the galaxy a clearer concept of the Imperium's self of purpose in securing ground to aid in the trade and commerce that supports our rapidly expanding society."
Arya switched gears as she eyed her datapad of questions for a split second, "Who were some notable Sith that played a significant role in this campaign?"
Cameron sighed and replied with a very diplomatic answer, "There are a number of highly trained individuals that contributed directly to the success of this operation, but they are also members of our covert operations community. As a result, I cannot divulge their identities. However...The operational commander of the expedition to Eriadu was Commodore Anthony Tallin of the 1st Assault Group. The Captain was just advanced recently as a result of his success during the Eriadu operation. Colonel Timothy Vein was overall in charge of the ground forces that lead the main assault effort on Eriadu Defense Forces. They both did an excellent job planning, coordinating, and executing this operation. The Imperial Ruling Council could not be more pleased with the results."
Arya asked a question that she was worried wouldn't reveal too terribly much, "Can you divulge any information about the future for The Sith Imperium?"Without missing a beat, Cameron responded. "What I can tell you is that we have plans to continue to expand our infrastructure in an effort to increase the quality of life for citizens around the galaxy. Conversely, we intend to continue bringing justice to those that would threaten the security of the Imperium and its citizens."
Arya slid her datapad off to waiting stagehand as she asked her question, "One last question, what are your credentials for the record?"Cameron stated, "I currently hold the title and position of Shadow Hand of the Imperium. Strictly speaking...I act on the Dark Lord's behalf whenever and wherever necessary."Arya smiled widely and extended her hand to Cameron in a very professional manner, "Mister Centurion, thank you very much for taking time out to bring our galactic news viewers an insider perspective on the situation on Eriadu and The Sith Imperium. That is our show for this evening. Tomorrow night, I will be having a sit down with Dynast-King Tyren Helios as he talks about the rebirth of the Galactic Empire as a group called the Empire-in-Exile. In Exile? I'm not sure what that means, but stay tuned to HNN and we'll find out together."
Arya sauntered through the corridor into the studio. Two datapads rested in both her hands as she read over them. One datapad held the details of an upcoming debate between TSI and EIE spokesmen and the other held details of a breaking news story from a Tapani Sector planet known as Procopia.
"The Sith Imperium and Alliance sure have their hands full with internal affairs issues these days, Talina. All of this unrest is gold for ratings!" Arya stated to her personal assistant as she kept her head glued to the datapad. The Procopian story would be the story of the evening. Arya read her notes from TSI source information. She sprawled out across her favorite lounge couch off against the wall of the studio as she waited for her segment to start. The current segment was the Galactic Sports News's The Sport Zone. They were rambling on about the fall of ticket sales to Podracing circuits across the galaxy. Then, they went on about the Galactic Series of Sabacc, which Arya would roll her eyes in response to that story. Sabacc as a competitive sport was laughable in her eyes. When did leisure games become classified as sports? None the less, Arya let Damien Malone, Veteran Sports Anchor, report the news.
Damien finished his segment and walked off the holographic area. Arya placed her datapads at her sides and power strolled over to Damien who was distracted by his ditzy rodian P.A., Arya clenched her hand firmly on his ass. Damien jumped. "Nice job, Damien. Reporting on podracing and a prestigious SPORT like Sabacc is such a hard task. Speaking of hard, you've managed to keep in shape. Your gluteus region is still in top form, darlin."
Damien grinned at Arya as she winked at him. His PA looked at Arya disapprovingly. Arya rolled her eyes and stepped over to the holo projection area to survey the scene. Several technicians were hard at work re-setting up the studio and holographic interface for the HNN set-up. A make-up artist and hair stylist pulled Arya to the nearest seat and blurrily went to work before she was to be called on set. Talina was on her communicator in the back of the studio speaking with a source for another story. Moments later, Arya was called to the set. Her raven hair was finely feathered and her make-up natural. A solid blood-red business suit covered her from stem to stern. The familiar HNN intro music was cued up. "This is HoloNet News. Tonight's stories are brought to you by the good people at Sola Dien's Ristorante on Abregado-rae. Five star atmosphere and fine dining at reasonable prices. That's Sola Dien's Ristorante, Where Luxury Meets the Masses! Now, over to you, Arya Cognito."
"Thank you, Jobeii. Tonight's top stories: A series of explosions rocked a Lower Level Coruscant apartment block very early this morning causing unrest in the area. Fire crews and investigators flew to the scene to find charred bones and flame outs all across the area. The body count is unknown at this time, but it is believed to be the work of mob members. More on that story when information becomes available. The Empire-in-Exile has been relatively quiet in the last two months after they were formally recognized as a major player in galactic affairs. The Alliance has formally declared a media lock-out due to the revelation of the Firrerre occupation. In financial news, Draclau Enterprises remains on top of the financial world with the recent releases of a slew of popular pornographic holos from their company, Draclau Films.
Galactic viewers just moments ago, I was given a statement by an un-named source within The Sith Imperium.
'The Sith Imperium declares Procopia's King William Carter a traitor. The Sith Imperium has decreed the official annexation of Procopia and the seizure of Carter's throne and assets. Gone rogue, Carter has defied a direct order by the Dark Lord during a campaign against what remains of the Alliance. In effect of Carter's betrayal, the alliance between the Sith Imperium and the Tapani Sector has been severed. If you value restoration of that alliance, bring us the head of William Carter, and any and all who may be his accomplices.'
The Sith Imperium have made their move as of now, viewers. I will keep you up to date on the latest on the The Procopian Occupation as it becomes available. That is the latest news as of now. Remember stay tuned for the latest in major galactic events here on HNN."Arya stood for ten seconds as the feed cut out, then walked from the set and stood next to her PA. Her personal assistant handed Arya her next story. Arya skimmed it between sips of her cup of tea.
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J and I have been together for 13 1/2 years. The first 3 1/2 we were best friends. We went from being best friends to engaged in a long-distance phone call and about 2 months later, we were married. Yesterday, I discussed how 'Against God's Plan' our marriage was.
When we were best friends, people - strangers even - would tell us we HAD to get married because we were such good friends. We thought they were crazy and that marriage would end our wonderful friendship. And we were right. It kinda has.
In the mire of life, the always laughing and joking part of our friendship has waned. It's not the giggle fest it used to be, but we still laugh and play often. Mainly that's my fault for taking life so seriously. (Shhh, don't tell J I admitted that!).
When I was single, a lady at work told me her and her husband were not friends. Being young and foolish, I didn't understand why she thought it was important. I had best friends (usually girls) and I had boyfriends (always boys). It wasn't until I married my best friend (a boy) and we went through infertility and all the icky life stuff that I realized how crucial the core friendship was to the survival of our marriage. If we weren't best friends, I don't think we would have made it to 9 years, 51 weeks and 1 day.


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Hazara Massacre Continues in Afghanistan
The July 23rd, 2016 attack on peaceful Hazara protesters was the deadliest attack since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. 107 Hazaras, the majority of whom were university students, were killed and over 500 others were wounded in a double suicide attack followed by a volley of gunfire by unknown gunmen. Although the national as well as the international media initially reported 84 were killed and over ...Read more ›


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Screencasts have become a prime factor when showcasing new applications, creating tutorials, recording gameplay, and so much more. And, as new hardware comes out, these screen recording apps need to stay on top of their game. That includes taking full advantage of Apple's new Macbook Pro with Retina display.
While there are many screen recording apps to choose from (including QuickTime, which comes preinstalled on OS X), today we will cover Screenflick 2. Screenflick 2 has been updated with a number of new features including support for Retina displays. All these features plus Screenflick's ease of use make it a sweet addition to anyones toolset.


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L'Oreal Men Expert: The Best Bits
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For many a year now L'Oreal Men Expert has undoubtedly been at the top of the budget skin care for men tree. Offering over thirty affordable, practical and great performing products, the range has slid its way onto millions of men's bathroom shelves. Whether it's a sensitive shave balm, intense moisturiser or their luxury men's eye roll-on, you're never too far from seeing Hugh Laurie or Mr Butler's face plastered over your screens during half time.
Ranging between £8 and £16.00 typically, L'Oreal Men Expert seek to bridge the gap between high performance and affordability, whilst seriously experimenting with new formulation and patented delivery systems to really get the best out of your skin. If that wasn't enough, the eye catching slogans, masculine tag-lines and celebrity marketed essence of the brand makes it a huge favourite for men looking for good quality skincare.
In MaleSkin's latest male beauty blog and coinciding with L'Oreal Men Expert's launch at MaleSkin.co.uk allow us to tease your skin care pallet by picking out the best bits the brand has to offer. No awkward adverts, no bias opinions, just the plain and simple facts behind some of the products showcased in this hugely popular male skin care brand.
L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic Moisturiser
Perhaps the most iconic product across the entire skincare for men range, L'Oreal's active and recharging moisturiser seeks to help men get a good grip of skin care by mastering the basics and understanding the benefits of a quality morning dose of hydration. Needless to say gents - it effortlessly succeeds! A powerful skin moisturiser that combats fatigue, L'Oreal Men Expert provide the back up to the brawn to help fight daily fatigue, sagging skin and even rough looking complexions. Offering a masculine scent, this 'power-cream' intensely rejuvenates the skin whilst firming the skin's structure for a healthier and fresher finish. Retailing in the £12.00 region across most men's skin care stores, now's the time to add a little spice to your grooming routine!
L'Oreal Men Expert Extreme Black Charcoal Face Wash
Since this products eye catching advert launch in mid 2013, this recharging and deeply cleaning face wash for men has shot to fame. Designed to attract all manner of facial impurities, including toxins, grime, excess oil and grease, this complete cleanup crew of a product gives a fresher and clearer complexion, whilst deeply interrogating clogged and blocked pores. Very popular amongst younger gentlemen, who perhaps don't have the cash to splash out on an expensive face scrub, this perfect mid-way product offers all the same benefits without the hair raising price tag. Charcoal acts as a magnet to dirt and debris to thoroughly clean skin and reveal fresher, refined and a less shiny complexion.
L'Oreal Men Expert VitaLift 5 Moisturiser
You will see the phrases anti-wrinkle and anti-fatigue brandished around the men's skin care market a lot! Where in reality, little brands do little to justify these latest buzz phrases. It is with great privilege to confirm that L'Oreal Men have the brains to back up the bold statements, especially so in their VitaLift 5 Moisturiser For Men. L'Oreal Men Expert have highlighted the five key areas which contribute most to men's premature aging skin and have developed a formula to start rolling back the clock. Fine Lines, sagging, fatigue, rough skin and wrinkles are all banished with regular use of this luxury moisturiser, helping you reveal a younger, fresher and more vibrant you. Costing slightly higher than the norm,, but relatively cheap compared to other men's anti-aging treatments, this product certainly deserves to be up there with the best in the range.
L'Oreal Men Expert Sensitive Aftershave Balm
Here's one for the regular grooming gentlemen and also the sensitive kind of guy! We're not talking the abundance of RomCom's stacked up in your DVD collection, today gents, we're talking strictly skin! L'Oreal Men Expert have developed a luxury sensitive skin post shave balm which has been designed to alleviate all manner of post shave related skin traumas for the befit of one person...you! Expertly ridding your skin of post shave heat, irritation and soreness, this deep infusion moisturising balm restores your skin's natural structure so you can just get on with your day. Minimise the effects of tough razor glide, rough skin and stubble with this deeply hydrating and incredibly soothing formula. The perfect post shave 'tonic' re-balance your skin's optimal oil level after the rigors of shaving with one of the most valued male grooming brands around.
L'Oreal Men Expert Double Action Eye Care
When bulging bags begin to bolt or wrinkles start to play havoc with your eyes appearance, take fast action with the VitaLift power of L'Oreal and their targeted eye care treatment for men. Formed to rejuvenate the entire eye contour with a powerful double action gel, get firm, take control and begin to wrestle your grooming blighters. This invigorating gel is applied directly under the eye and is designed to give them instant refreshment with a lifting and firming boost. Reduce the appearance of crow's feet, dark circles and fatigue, which quite frankly may look as though you've had a skin full the night before. Apply quickly and easily for a complete U-turn in the grooming department. Perfect also, if you have had one too many and you don't want your cover to be blow.
L'Oreal Men Expert officially goes on sale on Friday 29th November, just in time for Christmas! With the average spend on L'Oreal around £36.00, treat yourself to two or three products to get your skin care back on track without breaking the bank. Looking for something different? Check out MaleSkin's Shop by skin problem page and see just how L'Oreal Men Expert can provide the solution to your grooming grief.


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Chiropractic is a drug-free, non-invasive, hands-on approach to disorders related to the spine, nerves, muscles, connective tissues and joints of the body; the Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal system. Low back and neck pain are the most common reasons that people will seek chiropractic care but it is also very effective for other areas of the body including shoulders, knees, hips and ankles. Any area with muscles nerves and joints (that's all of them!)
Acupuncture points stimulate the central nervous system, which, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals either alter the experience of pain or release other chemicals that influence the body's self-regulating systems. These biochemical changes stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
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The treatment system Billy has developed as a Physiotherapist is a combination of Functional Range Conditioning, Mobilizations with Movement, Yoga postures/poses, and breathing techniques (Pranayama) all learned and experienced experientially, as well as a refinement of traditional performance training and rehabilitation methods.
By loading tissues once we have expanded capacity/range of movement with movements and exercises that expose the previously injured areas to significant load, the client can achieve results far beyond one approach alone.
In many rehabilitation approaches once the client is no longer in pain, they are often discharged, however, if no objective measures, test, or movements under load are performed it will be difficult to see if the person can handle the loads or activities they wish to return to. For example, the old treatment approach for back pain or concussions used to be a "rest and wait and see approach", we might be symptom free most of the time but as soon as we challenge the systems under pressure or go back to our preferred activities or occupations the symptoms return and the rehabilitation process is questioned.
By combining the methods described above, the system or treatment approach used, allows for the creation of healthy, fully mobile joints, then the tissues are exposed to load with task appropriate tension, while taking into account the health and optimal state of the clients' 10 Physiological systems as well as energetic and emotional imbalance which may be found within the tissues and cells in certain areas of the body-mind.
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As a Registered Dietitian, Kavanagh brings evidence-based decision-making to her practice. She translates the science of nutrition into practical information to help clients make healthy food choices in managing disease states, improving general health or performance in athletics. She strongly believes in prevention of disease states through nutrition and therefore sees benefit to dietetic counselling to anyone who expresses an interest in improving their health through nutrition.
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He also provides an emotion-focused treatment related to CBT called "Dialectical Behaviour Therapy" (Skills Only). These treatments work - sometimes as effectively as medication. They work by helping you understand the connection between your thoughts, feelings and emotions so that you can choose a more flexible and effective approach to situations which are difficult or challenging.