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Many families have traditionally recorded births, marriages, and deaths in a family Bible, family record book, or book of remembrance. Family Bibles that are no longer in the possession of the family may be at a historical or genealogical society. They are sometimes transcribed and published in genealogical periodicals. For early family Bibles, start with the free Family Bible Index (over 200,000 index entries) .
The Daughters of the American Revolution have collected and transcribed many Bible records. These transcripts are at the DAR Library in Washington, DC, or at local DAR chapters. Most are on microfilm at the Family History Library. Partial indexes to these records are:
- Genealogical Records Committee Index a free online index in the DAR Genealogical Research System (GRS Search).
- Kirkham, E. Kay. An Index to Some of the Bibles and Family Records of the United States: 45,500 References as Taken from the Microfilm at the Genealogical Society of Utah. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1984. (Family History Library book FHL 973 D22kk; fiche FHL Collection 6089184.) WorldCat entry.
- National Genealogical Society (Arlington, Virginia). Bible Records, ca. 1747-1982. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1995. (On six Family History Library films FHL Collectionstarting with 1987737].) No circulation to Family History Centers. Includes index. Bible records collected from members of the society.
The DAR and other Bible records at the Family History Library are generally listed in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following:
Copies, or abstracts of old family Bibles that are no longer known to exist, may survive in Revolutionary War Pension application files at NARA, Washington, D.C., which are available online at three commercial websites: Ancestry, Fold3, and Heritage Quest Online.
You can find further information about Bible records in Wiki pages for each state under the topic of "Bible Records.".
- From Stalkin' Kin In Old West Texas, Vol XVI, No. 2.(San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc. Aug 1988):
- "BIBLE RECORDS: The National Archives and the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. have collections of Bible Records sent as evidence in various claims against the U.S. Government. These are arranged in alphabetical order. Lists of these Bible records are available upon request."
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
Not Trying To Change Your Mind
Nine hours days, trying to fit in as much work as I can before I take off for a trip that has my heart both pounding and honestly…fretting. "Sam can you work the long shift on Wednesday?" my response, "Oh yeah no problem". I am a product of my environment, my mother's daughter and I will put off whatever needs attending to on my end when someone else needs me….but truth be told, part of that gives me a bit of an excuse as to why. Why I wasn't dressed to the nines. Why my legs aren't shaved. Why my nails are shaped like uneven humps and go unpolished. Why my teeth aren't blaringly white….any why can be answered with, "I was just too busy".
I started to feel the little nibble in the back of my mind, the little glimpses of, "How long have those deep scratches been on the lenses on my glasses?" the "Holy crap my clothes all suck" about a week before I was to leave for this trip. Felt it before I met Michael Hughes, (Midtown Stomp) and Ben Carter, (Benito's Wine Reviews) as well. Just something about being yourself in front of people that don't have all the information, aren't given the option to give you a once over and decide if they want to continue that makes me a little uneasy. Makes me alarmingly aware of all my glaring outward flaws and that right there, well it makes my tummy feel all squishy.
Got home tonight and instead of carefully inspecting my clothing, mapping out my outfits, I had a couple glasses of wine and ran outside to hunt for crickets with Tyler. My loving and ever adorable Tyler that could give a rat's ass what I look like, (although when I curl my hair he thinks it's cute…he told me) and doesn't bat an eye when he comes to my door at whatever in the morning and I am makeup-less and in my jammies. He is there to see if I want to play, if his Sam wants to play and the me that he loves is the same dressed, made up, in a cute little shirt or in a giant pair of ripped up jeans and sporting bed head. I think I was seeking his laughter and inquisitive chatter as a hug this evening, a reminder of sorts…it's me that he comes to see. Not my face, my body, my clothes or my hair…just me.
"I would love it if you brought a Chablis that might change my mind" a comment from one of the people I am going to meet this weekend. One of the reasons I am still writing, still feeling vibrant and wanted. He was asking for something that for a brief second made my stomach cinch up and roll with knots. Could I change his mind? Could I bring a wine that I knew would shift his palate or in any way make him love what it is I love? No. The answer was no. I don't stock wines that might shimmy between old world and new. Wines that don't wear a place name or show each and every little piece of themselves and aren't trying to be anything they are not. I walked my little Burgundy department and as I poured over my Chablis I knew…I couldn't change his mind. The things he loves, the richness, the full texture, the succulent fruit, well those things are not…and should not be what shines in the wines I bring in the store. Just as I loathe hearing, "It's Burgundian" when someone pours me a California wine, I don't want to hear, "It's Carneros like" when someone pours me a Chablis. It isn't what it isn't and we should love it for that.
It was so easy for me to just write back and say, "I can't change your mind but I can bring you a Chablis that drives me wild, makes my bits tingle in the way its flavors remind me of spending a day at the beach" Just ask that he appreciate it for what it was, understand why it pleases me and be open to learning what it is that moves me. Knowing all that I do about him and feeling secure that while it might not be his thing he was willing and open to listen, to hear and feel me….just as he has been for, shit close to a year now? So as I stood in front of my closet, fussed over my basket of face goo trying to determine which things would show better, make me show better….make the quickest "impression" I had to laugh, like really laugh. I was making myself a nut job trying to "place" in a blind "tasting". Stupid….
Chablis should never be judged for being a Chardonnay. It should be recognized, appreciated or not for what it is, a cold climate white wine that is lean, savory and often full of racy acid. It should never be called Chardonnay, it's Chablis, has been for a very long time and while some in the region have lost their minds and tried to compete with the wine equivalent of the Kardashian's there are still some folks that are in their jammies….without makeup and I for one, love them for it.
I just zipped up my suitcase full of my lame and ugly clothes and I have this boarding pass in my hand. A warm climate woman that is…just what she is, about to board a plane and finally be face to face with some cats that have read, known and seen her just this side of bare naked but never seen her before. I can't let myself be held up to some unrealistic standard, never have here and not sure what or why, (other than being a woman) I let this plague me. Let this trip make me fearful and insecure. They have felt my footprint, know my history and something about all of that makes them adore me anyway…
I'm on my way guys and I just wanted to say….thank you. Thank you pushing me, challenging me. For reading and writing me even though I don't quite fit. My odd shape, my um…mug, my clumsy attempt at girlie, my French leaning palate. You still come, still read, still comment and your support of me and what it is I do here, well it made me feel like that bottle of Chablis I am bringing to share with Charlie. It is, I am…what it is.
Cannot wait…..
20 comments:
- Benito said...
Have fun up there, and spread a little of that Sam magic with your adoring fans. :)
- September 24, 2010 at 4:05 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
No magic here kid, just the same chick that stays up too late, drinks too much and is often nibbling on her own foot. Was wishing for a little magic last night but in the not-quite-light-of-day I just have to deal with what I got. I'm amazingly lucky to have all you people in my life, being a very real part of my life. If a sweater with a little hole, the gaps in my teeth or my pudge is going to change anyone's mind then well, so be it. Thanks for the nod kid...means a lot.
- September 24, 2010 at 4:34 AM
None of that is going to change anyone's mind, silly. We adore you for who you are, not what you wear.
- September 24, 2010 at 6:18 AM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Another Day of Crazy,
That's what I was gettin at....jackass.
- September 24, 2010 at 6:21 AM
- John M. Kelly said...
It's going to be 95+ here on Saturday - flip-flops and t-shirts. And you think YOU have anxieties over which wine to bring? Well I've just decided to say "f**k it: here I have wines I like, and here I have people I like (even if we disagree about what wines we like generally) so mix the two and presto we're all taking taxis home.
- September 24, 2010 at 8:04 AM
- Sara Louise said...
Have fun Sam! And just be wonderful you :-)
- September 24, 2010 at 8:09 AM
- Romes said...
Look out boys, here she comes, and she is just as fun, warm, funny and great as you think she will be!
Just give her a big hug and all the "crazy" will go away. And Sam, stop being "crazy", you are amazing!
See you in a couple weeks and the hubby said he is all in for the end of the month tasting and he can't wait to meet my LA homies!
- September 24, 2010 at 10:01 AM
- Thomas said...
Give all the guys a kiss for me, and then pour that Chablis down Charlie's pants.
In any case, what you said about a wine being appreciated for what it is and where it comes from--EXACTLY.
To me, any winemaker trying to emulate is a copycat, not a winemaker.
Have fun up there where it's 95 F. Here, it's only 88 today!
- September 24, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Ha, you're going to scare your lurkers off if you go around calling people jackasses... dipshit.
- September 24, 2010 at 11:09 AM
- vickibarkley said...
Yes, that Sam magic. It comes in bottles labeled "Chablis," "Premier Cru," "Champagne," "St. Joseph," "Grand Cru,"
as well as floppy jeans, blond curls, a keen wit, and much fun!
Have a great time!!
- September 24, 2010 at 2:40 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Simply cannot wait.
I'm trying chicka but seeing as I am oh so good at "fail" I just gotta stick with it right?!
Been tasting some really nice things up here too...yeah I said it.
Oh but it would be so much better if Ron poured the Chablis down Charlie's pants no?
- September 25, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- Thomas said...
I suppose it would be better that way, but please get pictures of the event
- September 25, 2010 at 11:13 AM
- k2 said...
Did somebody lock you in a room for 24 hours and force you to watch E's Fashion Police or something? If someone told you you suck, the Southern Bloggers' contigent will get in their cars and head to CA to deliver this person's head on a pike to you with pleasure. Don't let the bastards get you down Sam. Be happy on the inside and nothing else will matter.
- September 25, 2010 at 1:57 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
No pictures kid, you ought to know that about me by now!
Well that is just the sweetest thing. No darlin, I wouldn't be up here if I believed anyone was going to tell me I suck. These are perfectly lovely men, I was just getting caught up in silly crap because somewhere in this crazy head of mine I feared that I didn't deserve such attention. Such a chick....
- September 26, 2010 at 6:39 AM
- V said...
had a French tasting yesterday for Cal drinkers. First wine was the Louis Michel & Fils Montee de Tonnerre Chablis, which i think shows good tipicity. A few liked it, some, not-so-much. Gotta take your wins where you can. Hope you had a great trip!
- September 27, 2010 at 9:11 AM
- Charlie Olken said...
Glad I did not read this blog before meeting Sam. Might have gone into hiding at the thought of Ron Washam pouring Chablis on me or in me.
Well, actually, Sam poured a lot of Chablis in me along with a lot of Champagne (Camille Saves and Billiot), and we, her assembled followers and admirers poured a lot of good stuff into her.
Some four hours later, we finally took leave of each other. Now we can put faces to names and depth of personality to senses of personality.
Should I comment on the Chablis? Nah. But, I can comment on the Pastis. You all remember that I lost a bet to Sam over some silly basketball game between teams from Boston and LA. All I know is that some tall skinny guys from LA beat the heck of out my tall skinny guys from Boston.
Well, I promised Sam to drink Pastis if the LA Lakes won and she promised to drink CA Chardonnay if the Beantowners prevailed.
Never one to let an opportunity pass, our Sam showed up with a bottle of Pastis and an evil grin. Not my thing, Pastis because I am not a licorice/fennel lover in any of its guises. But, I will give Sam this. I liked the Pastis--at least a little bit.
As for the Chablis, I like acidity as much as the next guy--but apparently not as much as Sam does. No problem. To each his or her own. There are no right answers if you like it and it does not give you a headache.
I have every confidence that Sam will return and tell you all that I loved the Chablis--and that's OK. I like Chablis; I just also happen to like CA Chardonnay and don't think that liking one is mutally exclusive of liking the other.
And, of course, I adore Sam. There simply is not better, more personal, from-the-heart writing anywhere in the wine blogosphere.
By the way, I have beaten Sam into print with at least one tale of the evening with my blog posting this morning. If you are interested in the wines and wine service, follow the link to my blog by clicking on my name.
- September 27, 2010 at 12:29 PM
- Sip with Me! said...
Hope you had a marvelous trip, and despite your wardrobe, I bet you were the belle of the ball. Hope you kiss and tell! :)
- September 27, 2010 at 10:20 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Exactly. We all have different tastes in everything and wine is so very subjective. My goal in bringing that Chablis to Charlie was to explain...through what he was tasting what it is that I happen to love. From reading his comment here I would say he now understands my palate just a little better.
Charlie Love,
What a lovely moment for me to see you coming towards we...see you smile, hear your sweet greeting then feel your arms around me. Was very hard for me not to get choked up but I think my nerves helped a little.
Now I would never go and tell anyone that you liked the Chablis....was gonna brag about the Pastis moment, (still might) but I didn't get the feeling that you were in anyway wooed by the Piuze Chablis. The thing I loved was being able to taste across from you, see that you were understanding me a little better and after listening to your comments about the two Champagnes I think I too now have a better understanding about how your palate works. Very cool that.
You did beat me to the punch recapping the evenings events and it was such an honor to sit at that table with such fine palates, all those years of intimate wine knowledge, and such truly remarkable people. You Puff Daddy are a lovely man.
- September 28, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Some observations....
CPuffdaddyO said:
"Might have gone into hiding at the thought of Ron Washam pouring Chablis on me or in me."
OK, "in you" could be a problem, but is the ABV level high enough to be flamable given external application?
"I lost a bet to Sam over some silly basketball game between teams from Boston and LA"
Seriously? Boston and LA have pro basketball teams? (Go Kings... yeah, right!)
Seriously, hoping to hear more about your get together. If the stars align, I will get to meet our darling Sam the end of next month. Charlie, you and Ron are on my bucket list if you're willing and available on our future trips back to our beloved H'burg.
- September 28, 2010 at 6:02 PM
- Samantha Dugan said...
Trust me, the "darling" part goes right out the window after a couple glasses of wine...you can just ask these cats now. I'm sure my beloved Ron could not plop my ass off at the Santa Rosa airport fast enough, poor bastard.
It was truly a night, a weekend to remember for me and I have been trying to write about it this afternoon but seeing as Charlie did it so well been hard not to recap his recap.
I very much look forward to meeting you at the Sullivan events in October kid and do take the time to check out Charlie's post about our meeting.
Hugs to you dear friend and I will see you in about a month!
- September 28, 2010 at 6:14 PM


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|December 25, 1998, 02:44 AM
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As a veteran of four back surgeries, I'm wondering if any of the martial arts disciplines emphasizes a style of training that would be therapeutic for a bad back; with the least amount of strain.
Like many young back sufferers, I find it difficult to get motivated to do stretching routines and other therapy that is important to maintaining strength.
Bad back sufferers need to engage in a lot of stretching activities; while strengthening back and abdominal muscles. Developing leg strength to take the load off the back muscles is also important.
If any of the martial arts disciplines focuses on these areas; it might be an great help to younger back sufferers.
Martial arts might provide a goal beyond "just" rehabilitation and offer a powerful psychological motivation to keep training. I know a number of injured "ex-jocks" with bad backs who would much rather train for a purpose beyond physical therapy.
I don't know anything about martial arts, so please forgive me if this is a naive question. Are any of the martial arts disciplines better suited to stengthening and physical conditioning that would benefit bad back sufferers?
Any thoughts you might have would be very much appreciated!
Happy Holidays! Kurt
|December 28, 1998, 01:44 PM
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Jujitsu may be a candidate... less kicking than the other arts. Less strain on the spine.
Just make sure your Sensei knows clearly the nature of your injuries.
If it is as severe as it sounds... the Martial Arts you need can be found at either Thunder Ranch or Gunsite...
I would favor a solid "Punch Draw" technique. To keep the bad guy off you and punch a few holes in him quick.
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|December 28, 1998, 10:20 PM
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Kurt - I've hurt my back a few times fallng off of roadracing motorcycles. Oddly enough, the best therapy is riding one of those torture rack racebikes again. I think the strain on my back builds up the muscles, stretches them, and strengthens them. If its at all bearable, something akin might help. I find that, when you have to move or run off track, you do, and work whatever muscles it takes.
I'm not a doctor, yada, yada, yada...
|December 29, 1998, 12:57 AM
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Kodiac, Morgan,
Thanks for responding to my post!
I know too many injured old jocks sitting home watching TV. They/We need to get motivated, get out, and DO something to get into some reasonable physical shape!
I was, at one time, an over-zealous jock (I think my buddies were into "extreme" sports before it had a name) in any case my back problems are the result of injuries and they have become a problem and it is pretty serious.
I haven't succumbed to becoming a 300lb coach potatoe. My wife and I eat right and I've managed to keep weight down; but keeping active and staying fit is much more difficult working around the injury.
I've made a commitment to find a trainer/therpaist to help me get focused and into better shape. I'm going to talk to one tomorrow.
Morgan, pursuing any martial art or even any "normal" sport would be getting "back on the bike" and that is my goal. When you have a serious injury everything focuses on the injury; especially the kind of physical training you do. In one sense, you have to; since a major operation generally puts you at "ground zero" physically.
On the other hand, I've been through this process several times and it seems to me that a training routine that has a goal "above and beyond" the necessary therapy for the injury; would give a back sufferer "something else" to focus on that would provide motivation. An incentive to keep traing.
Martial arts is the kind of activity that could provide that additional incentive and motivation.
The martial arts seem to have a lot going for them in terms of offering fellowship, motivation, and a goal orientation. Young injury sufferers would respond too that!
I apologize if this thread is somewhat off topic; but I know at least a dozen ex-jocks (one an pro football veteran) that can barely tie their shoes because of back injuries.
Martial arts might "give back" something that was once very important to them. The sense of accomplishment in a sport. Training in a martial art, even at a reduced level with no contact, would emphasize progress at a discipline, boost self confidence, and, hopefully, hasten the recovery process.
I truly know nothing about the various martial arts; but reading your posts has sparked this idea and I want to follow through with it.
I know too many talented guys who are now sitting home on their butts; because they can't get motivated to get into the physical activity they desperately need. At times, I am one of them!
Kodiac, I will look into jujitsu to see if it might be appropriate.
As far as GunSite training goes, I certainly agree with you! Obviously, folks who are injured, are far better defended by systems that utilize ballistic energy!
However, my inquiry is not directed at pure self defense. I simply think that a martial arts environment; might be an excellent place for injured old jocks, like myself, to get the motivation and physical training they need. The self defense goal may have practical value; but it primarily offers incentive!
Thanks again for your responses! I appreciate any thoughts you might have on the subject.
Best regards,
|December 29, 1998, 02:07 AM
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Kurt - I'm a great fan of swimming. I've always been good at it, state level in high school, blah blah blah. Excellent workout, and I enjoy the solitude and challenge it brings me. It's low impact, too, so it may be ideal for you.
I haven't been in a while, though. Methinks I should get wet (maybe back to three or four times a week?).
Let us know how it goes for you.
|December 29, 1998, 12:52 PM
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I can personally recommend Tai Chi, and "walking" in waist to chest deep water of a pool. Swimming, recumbent bicycling, cross country skiing (actual or machine) are also excellent sources of aerobic exercise and stretching of the back muscles without ballistic stretch or impact shock.
|December 29, 1998, 01:30 PM
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I can second Tai Chi. That is a good way to get into the right spirit.
Good luck.
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|December 29, 1998, 03:10 PM
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I'm putting this on TFL (rather than e-mail)so the medical professionals on-line can support, refute, or supplement my comments.
'Bout five years ago, I injured my back. As time progressed, the orthopedic surgeon diagnosed: "traumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, probable spinal stenosis, bone spurs, & spinal curvature due to obesity ... inoperable". He said I would be in a wheelchair within 2 to 3 years and sent me to therapy. They gave me exercises that caused much pain, including sudden flashes of severe pain and failed to increase my strength or flexibility.
My wife (a Registered Massage Therapist)explained at least some of my pain was caused by muscles trying to "protect" the sore back. As those muscles tired, they began to hurt, so the adjoining muscles tried to protect the sore muscles, and this created sort of a "cascade" of increasing back pain. My back felt like a series of "charlie horses".
By gently pressing on my back, she could tell me where the pain was the greatest and when it was strong or weak. (I tried to trick her and couldn't.)
My wife put me on a program of therapeutic massage and helped with my exercises.
Two to three years after I was supposed to be in a wheelchair, I am still teaching CPR (among other things) and I can pick up my own "empties" at the range. I can live with the continuing "discomfort" but I don't try to lift heavy objects and the more I move, the more I maintain my ability to move.
1) Testimonials only apply to the testifier.
2) My wife explains there is a great variance in the knowledge/skills/effort among RMTs.
3) I'm NOT a doctor, etc.
I'm only an EMT. I tell my patients, "Find a doctor you can trust, then trust your doctor."
But if I take my car to three garages for an estimate, why should I NOT take similar care of the only body I'll ever have?
Doctors on-line, comments?
|December 31, 1998, 11:33 AM
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Thanks to everyone for some great ideas!
Mkyl, Kodiac -- Tai Chi? What is Tai Chi? I've heard of it and may have seen a video on the subject; but I'd really appreciate some backgound information. Is Tai Chi a martial art or a meditation technique? I'm under the impression that Tai Chi is pretty passive. Does it help to strengthen, stretch, condition or is it mainly a relaxaton technique?
Morgan, you and the trainer I talked to must be exchanging notes! You both want to to put me back in the pool!
At one time my wife and I lived a mile from a brand new community pool. We swam, at least, three times a week for almost four years! I swim with a mask and snorkel and, like yourself, find it very peaceful as well as a good work-out! My wife has never needed or cared much for excercise, the fact that she stuck with it for so long is a commercial for how enjoyable swimming can be!
I seem to be particularly sensitive to the cold, after this last surgery. Hitting the water when it's 14 degrees out is definitely more of a mental challenge than it once was! We now live forty-five minutes from the closest pool; which makes it a little inconvenient.
While I have plenty of excuses not to -- you and Mykl are certainly right that swimming, water walking an other low impact work in the pool is the right thing to do. Now if I could just get a heated suit!
Dennis, congratulations! I know exactly how you felt. I am truly very happy you've been able to manage without going the surgery route. Muscles working to compensate for other muscles, an injury, or some structural weakness can go into severe spasm and create the worst imaginable "cascade of pain". Yes, I've been there -- too many times!
You might be interested to know that my orthopedic surgeon uses massage therapy as a diagnostic tool to confirm a need for surgery. In fact, I know plenty of ortho docs who are big fans of massage.
IMHO, therapeutic massage is a great benefit for anyone -- whether to help an injury or to relieve muscle tension from working out! Before a second injury made surgery inevitable for me; I kept my back under control with excercise, swimming, and massage therapy.
I've tried chiropractic, myo-therapies, acupuncture, and every other "non-traditional modality" you can think of -- for me, nothing relieves muscle spasm better than traditional massage techniques!
I'm sure your wife's profession will continue growing and become "more mainstream" as people realize the benefits and get more comfortable with it. Unfortunately, it is expensive and medical insurance plans don't cover it.
My resolution for '99 is to work out as much as possible. I'd like to learn about Tai Chi and find things I can do locally. If it warms up a few degrees I may be able to get myself into the pool!
Thanks again for all your good advice.
Happy New Year!
|January 3, 1999, 09:04 PM
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Kurt, what is your email adr?
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|January 9, 1999, 03:16 PM
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Believe it or not, my experience would suggest one of the kicking arts like Karate or Tae Kwon Do. This will force you to get flexible in the legs and back and it will build up your back and abs. I would talk to a doctor or physical therapist first of course.
Another option would be one of the slow more graceful arts like Tai Chi (already mentioned) or yoga -- laugh if you want but they are big on balance and flexability.
|January 9, 1999, 11:42 PM
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I have to tell you, as a clinical psychologist, this sounds like a group session of some 12-step program. Not necessarily a bad thing either. Ok...Ok...my 2 cents worth:
I had been a back sufferer since my early 20's, and had never been able to touch my toes with knees straight. I always thought my recurrent back injuries were the result of a "weak" back. After a vigorous workout in the gym one day, I was complaining to a fellow sitting in the sauna with me that I was determined to strengthen my back enough so that eventually my back wouldn't injure itself again. He said he was a chiropractor, and that most people have recurrent back injuries for a different reason. He explained that when I work out my back, I tighten the muscles in my back, and that when I don't stretch out frequently, I carry my back in a constant state of heightened tension. This means that the vertebrae are pulled closer to each other; hence, tightening the bones on either side of each disc (pad). Then, within the next day or two after strenuous exercise, I move in the wrong direction, and the discs are pinched or damaged. He explained that the problem most likely wasn't my back strength (or lack of it)as much as my inability to effectively stretch and relax the muscles after exercise. I assured him I stretched, and demonstrated the technique as I had been taught in high school football (you know, the old bounce down toward your toes). He pointed out that that is a "dymamic" stretch which is very in-effective, and showed me a much better, and simpler technique. A "passive" stretch which I have refined using the same thing you'll find in most meditative styles. That is, I "place my mind" fully on something else as I "hang forward" like a wet rag. More specifically, I "allow" myself to bend forward at the waste while standing with knees slightly bent at first. I passively "allow" (not force or push) my head and arms to hang toward my toes. As I do this, I mentally think about the air as it passes in and out of my nose and mouth. At first it is tempting to keep trying to re-focus on the stretch and "how much farther to my toes", but each time I notice that I'm thinking about something else, I re-focus my thoughts to the air going in and out of my nose and mouth. As I practiced this, I was truly amazed at my progress. Within one week of practicing this 2 or 3 times a day for only 2-3 minutes at a time, I was touching my toes easily with knees totally straight (the first time in my entire life at age 32). My recurrent back problems went away, and have only re-occurred when I get out of the habit of stretching. As you can tell, I'm quite the apostle for spreading the gospel of passive stretching now, and teach the technique when teaching stress management techniques to the finest Air Force in the world. I have seen it repeatedly praised by my patients. I am no exercise physiologist, nor a medical doctor, but am passing along something that has changed my life for the last 10 years.
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Do you believe in magic? I do, and you would too if you hung around with the great "wiz" Geoffrey Holder, master of the arts.
As the esteemed patriarch of the International Caribbean American Diaspora Film Theatre & Literacy Festival (ICAD-FTL), he choreographed a spectacular move for the organization's fall-winter 2010 ICAD Film Salon Series, which kicked off last Monday at the Players, 16 Gramercy Park South in New York City.
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Looking for a change of pace, I headed to Starr Hill to catch the band Carbon Leaf, which have received considerable press in recent months since they won the Coca-Cola New Music Award at the American Music Awards ceremony.
Not only that, they are also the winners of the Pontiac Summer Sound Off (a prize that included $20,000 and their song "The Boxer" being used in a commercial). Not bad for an electric Celtic rock band from Richmond.
By the time I arrived, the venue was pretty packed with people dancing to the upbeat sounds of the four-piece unit. There was the obvious influence of The Pogues, who crossed Irish folk music with a harder punk edge and built a political movement around their music.
Carbon Leaf trade the punk and politics for morally sound lyrics and an alternative rock flavor. Two words describe this music: happy and uplifting. Lead singer Barry pressed on the perma-grin and led the band through a host of songs ranging from mellow to danceable. At times I envisioned Riverdance performing in unison with the group as they played the more traditional tunes.
The two guitarists (one of whom traded off with a mandolin on occasion) traded licks and accompanied each other with the tightness of a band that has played together for almost a decade.
I ducked out the door just as the band was heading into the final stretch of their set. As I descended the stairs, the sounds of a bagpipe filled the hall. Note to self: CD collection needs more Celtic music.
Next stop: The Crab. The Corner has always hosted a hip-hop night at one of the many establishments there. Because of the sometimes-knuckleheaded clientele that frequents hip-hop parties, they have all eventually been shut down.
The new seafood establishment on the block, The Crab, has decided to take a stab at a hip-hop night. Hosted every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday by Caldera Productions and featuring DJ RJ, the Crab has been an instant success.
When I arrived at around 1am, the bouncers were turning people away because the venue was so packed. By 1:30, people were lined up in the street, turning Elliewood Avenue into a certified block party.
The sounds of Nelly, NORE, and Biggie poured from the turntables, and RJ controlled the flow of the party with professional precision. The vibe was pure and tension-free. Let's all cross our fingers and hope the knuckleheads don't ruin this one.


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Nelson: When the wild pigs charge
Vincent Capozella says he would happily defend his home from an intruder with a hand gun. What I did not read was if the hand gun was a revolver or pistol. I expect if he was in federal law enforcement for 12 years that he may have carried a pistol. How many rounds would that pistol hold? Would the 10-plus clips be turned in to Summit County Sheriff's Office or be kept by Capozzella? What would be done if there were multiple intruders? Do you have a speed loader or multiple 10-round clips? There was the statement "assault weapons and large clips are for killing people, not defending your home or hunting" a so-called assault weapon with a large clip can be used to defend your home and or hunting. Have you ever hunted feral pigs in Texas? Pigs are mean and will attack. Multiple shot are a welcome thing when wild pigs are coming after you. Clips are made to hold multiple rounds of ammunition nothing more nothing less, it is up to a human being to decide what he or she is going to do with that firearm. I am truly amazed how we Americans are willing to give up our freedom and let a few government officials and special interest groups dictate to us what we can and can not do. I do agree with Capozzella that an American citizen who is of sound mind should be able to open carry any firearm of there choice. As for as the NRA supporters, well I guess I am one of the 10 percenters not to be confused with the 1 percenters.
Todd Nelson, Kremmling
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Kapetanakis, Stelios, Petridis, Miltos, Ma, Jixin, Knight, Brian and Bacon, Liz (2011) Enhancing similarity measures and context provision for the intelligent monitoring of business processes in CBR-WIMS. In: 19th International Conference on Case Based Reasoning: Workshop 1 - Process-oriented Case-Based Reasoning (PO-CBR), 12-15 September 2011, Greenwich, London. (Unpublished)


text: Birth Name Amitabh Harivansh Srivastav Nickname BIG B Munna One Man Industry Angry Young Man Bollywood's Shahenshah Amith Big A Height 6' 2" (1.88 m) Mini Biography Son of well known poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. He has a brother named Ajitabh. He completed his education from Uttar Pradesh and moved to Bombay to find work as a film star, in vain though, as film-makers preferred someone with a fairer skin, and he was not quite fair enough. But they did use one of his other assets - his deep baritone voice - which was used for narration and background commentary. He was successful in being cast in Saat Hindustani. He got his break in Bollywood after a letter of introduction from the then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi, as he was a friend of her son Rajiv Gandhi. This is how Amitabh made an entry in Bollywood, starting with Zanjeer, co-starred with his future wife-to-be Jaya Bhaduri, and since then there has been no looking back. He married Jaya Bhaduri, an actress in her own rights, he has two kids, Shweta and Abhishek. Shweta has been married, lives a non-filmy life and has a child. Being friends with Rajiv Gandhi, got him to decide to run for seat in the Congress from his hometown but had to leave midterm because of controversies, particularly after Rajiv and he were implicated in the now infamous "Bofors" case along with the U.K. based Hinduja Brothers. After a four year break, he was back in the unsuccessful Mrityudaata (1997), a comeback which the actor wanted to forget. Critics written him off but his career was saved with Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998). But four flops in 1999 and incurring debt of over 90 Crores rupees of his sinking company ABCL saw him at an all-time low. To make matters worse, after the defeat of the Congress party, Amitabh lost considerable political support, the opposition made him a target, and his credit rating deteriorated to such an extent that a leading nationalized bank, Canara Bank, sued him for outstanding loans. He did bounce back, presenting the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire called "Kaun Banega Crorepati?" (2000). After a series of hits with Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Baghban (2003) and his most recent Khakee (2004), a 60 plus Bachchan is showing no signs of slowing down and proving the critics wrong once again. His son Abhishek is also an actor by his own rights. Amitabh and Jaya were interested in getting Abhishek married to Karishma Kapoor, the daughter of Babita and Randhi Kapoor, they went through a formal engagement, but later broke it off. The former Miss World and Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai, and Abhishek, were formally engaged on Sunday January 14, 2007, at the Bachchan residence in Juhu, Bombay, with the marriage taking place at the Bachchan residence on April 20, 2007. Currently, he is one of the most busiest actors and singers in Bollywood as well as on TV, as can be seen from the commercials that he appears on, especially on Sahara One. Looks like there are no limits for this super-star and once the "Angry Young Man". of Bollywood. IMDb Mini Biography By: rAjOo (email@example.com) Mini Biography The trademark deep baritone voice, the tall, brooding persona, and intense eyes, made Amitabh Bachchan the ideal "Angry Young Man" in the 1970s, thereby changing the face of Hindi cinema. The son of the late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan, he was born in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. After completing his education from Sherwood College, Nainital, and Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, he moved to Calcutta to work for shipping firm Shaw and Wallace. Later, he moved to Bombay and struggled for a while to get his foot in the door of the Hindi film industry. The lanky, dark, and intensely brooding persona did not go down well with directors who were looking for wise-cracking, fair, loverboys - the trademark of the Indian hero in the 1960s. Starting with the low key Saat Hindustani, Bachchan struggled through many roles and was relegated at times to doing voice-overs and in one instance playing a deaf-mute (his deep baritone voice might have overshadowed the other actors!). He broke through with Zanjeer (the Chain) in 1973 playing opposite his real-life love interest and future wife Jaya Bhaduri. His persona seemed apt for the 1970s, capturing the resentment of underemployed youth and the increasing cult of violence. Bachchan reworked the image of the Hindi film hero with major hits like Deewar, Sholay, Trishul, Don, Kala Patthar, and Shakti. Adapting former screen idol Dilip Kumar's mannerisms and adding his own flamboyance, he popularized the violent melodrama. He proved that he had an equal flair for tragedies (Deewar, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Shakti) and comedies (Chupke Chupke, Don, Naseeb, Amar Akbar Anthony) as well. His most memorable performance was as the renegade against a harsh society in Deewar. After Amar Akbar Anthony in which he reveled in the role of the Cathlolic bootlegger - he played similar "masala" roles, movies that required action, comedy, tragedy, and romance in one character. This had disastrous consequences later with movies disintegrating into Amitabh variety shows rather than plot-driven stories. Bachchan was dubbed the Superstar, taking over that title from Rajesh Khanna, something he hung on to until the mid 1980s when the floor widened after his temporary departure. At the height of his popularity he was injured in an accident while shooting for the film Coolie - long lines of people prayed for his recovery at the Breach Candy hospital, underscoring his megastar status. He left films in 1985 to become a Member of Parliament from Allahabad constituency as a Congress party candidate, as a favor to his family friend Rajiv Gandhi - the new Prime MInister of India. A report of involvement in financial irregularities (of which he was completely cleared later) made him decide to step down as MP. His return in 1987 was lukewarm as the Hindi film industry had moved on and newer, younger heroes essayed the part of Angry Young Man with more conviction. Bachchan seemed to have lost his heart in making films as his later roles did not show the flicker of passion that had marked earlier efforts in the 1970s. In 1989, for the first time since 1976, three of his films were flops i.e. they could not recover their money (in the Hindi film industry a flop is a film that does not recover a distributor's price, not the producer's cost). A series of lackluster films in the 1990s pointed to a long overdue exit, common to many other stars. A seemingly well-thought out venture to start a production company ABCL landed him in immense debts. Astonishingly, he burst back with a double act: one, playing the stern patriarch (the kind against which he had rebelled in the 1970s but which role was suited to his gravelly voice), and two, reinventing himself as a brand that in turn, could market anything. He began the latter by hosting the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Kaun Banegaa Crorepati) and is now back in demand for endorsements, advertisements as well as many movie roles. At sixty plus, Amitabh Bachchan is a greater icon than he was at the height of his popularity three decades ago. His son, Abhishek is considered a talented actor who has not yet broken out as a star. IMDb Mini Biography By: darashukoh Spouse Jaya Bhaduri (3 June 1973 - present) 2 children Trade Mark His baritone voice. Trivia Arguably India's greatest ever superstar. He launched a multi-faceted commercial enterprise known simply as Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited, or ABCL. ABCL is engaged in production, distribution and all other aspects of the movie industry. Had a very close association with the former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv Gandhi (also Prime Minister) and he was elected to parliament with a huge majority from his home town of Allahabad. But his stint in politics did not last long and he was implicated in the infamous Swedish Bofors Gun deal scandal along with Rajiv Gandhi, the U.K. based Hinduja brothers, and others. Was one of the judges for the 1995 Miss World beauty pageant. While filming Coolie (1983/I) he received a near fatal injury. He was hospitalised and the Indian press issued daily bulletins on his health. Was a former stage actor, radio announcer and freight company executive in Calcutta, India. Went to Sherwood College, a boarding school in the hill-station town of Nainital, and from there to Delhi University where he earned a double MA degree. When he was just trying to get a break in movies he was told to soften his 'deep' voice. However it was soon realised that his deep rich voice was excellent for narration. He has provided narrations for several films. Suffered from a rare muscular disorder known as myasthenia gravis. Father of Abhishek Bachchan Is a vegetarian Presenter of Kaun Banega Crorepati, India's version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire The first Asian actor having a wax model of his likeness displayed at Madame Tussaud's in London, UK Highest paid Bollywood actor in the film industry. Was named Actor of the Millennium in a BBC News Poll ahead of such luminaries as Charlie Chaplin, Sir Lawrence Olivier, and Marlon Brando. Was considered 'finished' in the late nineties after super star status for 20 years, a string of flops and failed political and business ambitions. But made an unexpected comeback as host of the popular TV quiz series "Kaun Banega Crorepati?" (2000) which put him right back on the number one spot of Bollywood actors over 40, reaffirming his reputation as the living legend of Indian cinema with a new series of high profile films (Mohabbatein (2000), Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) etc.) Formed a popular screen couple with Rekha He also sung in many movies such as Laawaris, Toofan and Silsila. Became a grandfather in 1997 when his daughter Shweta gave birth to a daughter, Navya Naveli Nanda. Works with the Indian government's media campaign to publicize the National Immunization Days and encourage people to take their children to be vaccinated against polio and other deadly diseases. Son of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, who passed away in January 2003. Suffers from asthma. His favourite screen name is Vijay, which he had as his character name in over 20 movies. His father Harivansh Rai Bachchan was considering naming him 'Inquilab' (which means 'revolution') before settling down for Amitabh which means 'brilliance unlimited'. On his 61st birthday, he relaunched ABCL as AB Corp. ABCL had to be closed after debts of more than millions of rupees. However, Amitabh has decided to relaunch it with a name change. Actress Nirupa Roy is mostly cast as his mother and last time she featured was in Lal Baadshah (1999). Has a double M.A. (Master of Arts) degree. The facial caricature of the Indian comic book character 'Supremo' is based upon him. Following a near fatal accident while shooting Coolie (1983/I), during which he suffered internal bleeding and required 17 bottles of blood, he became a champion for the cause of encouraging more people to donate blood. Singer Sudesh Bhonsle dubs his voice for playback songs in many movies. At the age of 58, he jumped from a height of 30 feet, along with co-star Manoj Bajpai, for his 2001 movie Aks (2001). In 1996, he released an album called "Aby Baby". This album was released under ABCL and featured songs like "Eer Bir Phatte" and remixes of his songs from his early movies "O Saathi Re" and "Kabhi Kabhi". "Eer Bir Phatte" was inspired by one of his famous dialogues in his movie _Adalat (1976/I)_. In 1984, he was honored by the Indian government with the Padma Shri Award for his outstanding contribution to the Hindi film industry. He is the only actor who achieved at least one hit every year for 15 consecutive years - from 1972 in Bombay to Goa (1972) to 1986 in Aakhree Raasta (1986). He has played double and triple roles in a number of films. His double role starrers include _Adalat (1976/I)_, Don (1978), Kasme Vaade (1978), The Great Gambler (1979), _Bemisaal (1982)_, Desh Premee (1982), Satte Pe Satta (1982), Aakhree Raasta (1986), Toofan (1989), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Lal Baadshah (1999) and Sooryavansham (1999). Mahaan (1983) had the superstar in a triple role. He was closely associated with Indira Gandhi, the former Indian Prime Minister, and her son, Rajiv Gandhi. It was Mrs. Gandhi who wrote a letter of introduction for Amitabh, and that's how he got his break in Bollywood. He was the original choice to play a role in Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai (2003), which he declined and was finally played by Om Puri His survival and his success could in short be termed best in his wife's own words that "Amit ji is a loner !" Although Amitabh Bachchan's Immaan Dharam (1977) proved to be a disaster, the producer went ahead and announced Asmaan with Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, with Mohan Kumar in the director's seat. Salim-Javed, who had penned the script of Immaan Dharam, were scripting Asmaan as well. However, the film was shelved subsequently. Rakesh Kumar, who had directed Khoon Pasina (1977), Mr. Natwarlal (1979), Do Aur Do Paanch (1980) and Yaarana (1981), had turned producer and announced Charlie, with Amitabh Bachchan enacting the title role. Padmini Kolhapure had been cast opposite the Big B. However, the project never got made. Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar were seen on screen for the first time in Ramesh Sippy's Shakti (1982). But much before Shakti happened, Eagle Films had signed Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Amjad Khan for their new project, which was to be directed by Yash Chopra. However, the project did not materialize subsequently. In 1976 Amitabh Bachchan was to star in Manoj Kumar's Naya Bharat, alongside Amitabh it was also supposed to star Manoj Kumar, Hema Malini, Rajesh Khanna, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Zeenat Aman and Rishi Kapoor. The film was shelved subsequently. Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Mithun Chakraborty and Rati Agnihotri were teamed in Tala Chabi, produced by Romu Sippy and directed by Raj N. Sippy. One of the foremost character actors then, Pran, had been signed to enact the main villain's role. An official announcement was made in April 1982. The movie never took off. Amitabh Bachchan was supposed to play one of the lead roles in Shashi Kapoor's Utsav (1984) however; Amitabh opted out of the film. Shashi Kapoor replaced him. Amitabh Bachchan was the first choice of Rakesh Roshan's King Uncle (1993). But since the actor wasn't signing films then, Roshan opted for Jackie Shroff. Prakash Mehra was planning on making Chankaya Chanddragupta and had signed Amitabh Bachchan for the main role. The movie was shelved. Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted Amitabh Bachchan to play the lead role of Inspector Inayat Khan in Mission Kashmir (2000). The reason why Amitabh Bachchan declined the role was because of his commitment to Yash Chopra's Mohabbatein (2000). Kader Khan wanted to direct him as the lead hero in Jaahil, unfortunately the movie was never made. He hates the word Bollywood, the word that describes the Hindi film industry. Is teetotal On 31 October 2006, he shocked the unit of a forthcoming movie Shootout at Lokhandwala by recording 23 scenes in 5 hours. Achieving this feat was unheard of. His daughter, Shweta, is married to Nikhil Nanda, who is the grandson of Raj Kapoor. (Raj Kapoor's daughter, Ritu, took on the last name of Nanda when she married Rajan). His daughter, Shweta, was born on March 17th. His mom, Teji Bachchan, passed away in Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on December 22, 2007, after a prolonged illness, at the age of 93. Has a mannequin of himself in Madam Tussaud's Museum in England. Along with Shahrukh Khan, Aishwariya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan. Personal Quotes I have never really been confident about my career at any stage. Everyone must accept "that we will age and age is not always flattering". I wish I had time to learn all the languages of our country, I wish I knew how to play a musical instrument. There are many things that I feel I have missed out on. (Referring to Abhishek Bachchan) "Like any other father I feel proud to see my son on the silver screen." (When asked about his dancing with Shilpa Shetty in Lal Baadshah (1999)) "But I would dance with my daughter if I could. And if I can dance with Shilpa Shetty, then I will do that." I have never been a superstar and never believed in it. "The amount of things I have been through and the remarkable ways in which the body has reacted is just phenomenal. No wonder I became religious, because you don't know why something's happening to you and you don't know how you bounced back." His thoughts on working in Hollywood: "You don't see Indians in Hollywood films around which a story can revolve. As soon as we have a social presence in your society, I am sure there will be many actors from our part of the world that will be acting in Hollywood films. I have always been a great admirer of Marlon Brando, Al Paccinno, Robert De Niro. I would love to walk into the frame, hold their briefcase!" Salary Black (2005) $10,000 Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love (2001) $1,000,000 Saat Hindustani (1969) INR 5'000 Where Are They Now (April 2005) Pratiksha, Mumbai