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Readers of this blog know of our interest in Islamic creationism and its leading spokesman, Adnan Oktar (pseudonym: Harun Yahya), interviewed here last June. Over at Science and Religion News, Salman Hameed has been posting comprehensive updates to this story including articles by himself and others. Hameed, an astronomer and assistant professor of science and humanities at Hampshire College in Massachusetts, is working on creationism in today's Islamic world and how Muslims see science and religion. (Photo: Harun Yahya, 21 May 2008/Osman Orsal)
Hameed's blog is a kind of one-stop shop for anyone interested in this topic. Since he's posted several items in recent weeks, here's a quick index:
Internet and the spread of Islamic Creationism, with a link to Martin Riexinger's article Propagating Islamic Creationism on the Internet.
Harun Yahya and the arts, with a link to Nathan Schneider's article Harun Yahya's Dark Arts — (subheader: One-on-one with the Turkish creationist who uses bad science and bizarre art to spread his vision of a troubled world).
Science paper on Islamic Creationism, with a helpful link to his article Bracing For Islamic Creationism that was published in Science but is blocked to non-subscribers.
Interview with New Scientist on Islamic Creationism, with a link to the text in New Scientist.
Ghamidi on Islam and evolution — this is interesting because it shows that Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, a leading Pakistani Islamic scholar often classified as a modernist, also rejects the Darwinist theory of common descent. He seems to subscribe to a kind of theistic evolution that rules out common descent. Hameed includes a YouTube interview with Ghamidi with a summary because it's in Urdu.
Talking about "origins" in Pakistan, with link to a local report in The News.
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By gum, you're right — guns DON'T kill people.
I'm going to respond to a Facebook posting here, because my response would be far too long for a comment thread there.
Here's the post:
To everyone who is calling for anti-gun laws in light of the tragedy in Tucson, may I offer this little tidbit: If guns kill people, then pencils misspell words, cars drive drunk, and spoons make people fat! Remember: Hold the PERSON accountable for their actions, not just the means they choose to utilize!!! Reposted from another friend's status message. Don't just like it…..repost it!
It's amusing how this mixes something fundamentally right with an incorrect analogy, and all for naught.
The correct bit is that guns don't kill people, any more than cars drive people from place to place (they will in a few years, but that's besides the point) or pencils write notes. People use tools to accomplish goals, and those are just tools being used by people. And people should be held accountable for what they do.
But here's where the analogy utterly fails. It compares the misspelling of words and drunk driving to killing people. The first two are a misapplication of the fundamental utility of the tool, while the last one is the correct application of the fundamental utility of the tool. It would have been more apt to say that guns don't kill people any more than pencils take notes or cars successfully get you from one place to another.
A gun's fundamental utility is to kill things — the nature of the utility is based on the type of gun, so that thing can either be an animal or a person. Let's talk about handgus, though. The fundamental utility of a handgun is to kill people. That sentence probably caused someone on the NRA side of the fence to burst out "self defense" — but self defense is a USE for a gun, based on its fundamental utility. If you doubt that, ask yourself how successful a gun would be at self defense if it couldn't kill someone.
Given a handgun's fundamental utility, the posting above is for naught. Why? Because it misunderstands the true argument being made by gun control advocates. We don't want to limit guns because we think they kill people — we want to limit guns because we don't think that the proliferation of a tool whose fundamental utility is to kill people is a good thing. A subtle difference, but one that "guns don't kill people" mantra spewers don't seem to grasp.


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Michigan makes history becoming the 24th "right to work" state. But there's always two sides and those against this law are not giving up.
Tuesday in Lansing, 12,000 voices heard across the nation, but inside 58 voices, 58 votes supporting right to work sent demonstrators packing. But what happened in Lansing is not staying in Lansing.
UAW Local 600 President Bernie Ricke says, "I think it's a partisan attack on unions because we support the democratic party. It's as simple as that." It's the morning after and at UAW Local 600 in Dearborn it's time to march forward. Disappointment is only part of their message, they're angry and ready to take action. Ricke, said he believes it's a little early to talk about recall petitions for lawmakers who supported the new law but adds all options are on the table.
Ricke is meeting with lawyers to see what grounds a lawsuit stands on. He argues that excluding police and fire unions from the right to work law is wrong. Ricke asks why there was no public hearing on the bill. He's also questioning why it was rushed through so quickly.
"They've been dishonest, they've rammed this through in a lame-duck session. They attached an appropriations bill to try to make it referendum proof. So I guess they don't want the people of Michigan to have their voices heard."
The bill takes effect in April and the UAW's current deal with the automakers will not be affected, that is signed and secured until 2015. But the option to opt out of a union may happen sooner with other deals.
"We have a lot of parts suppliers, we have technical office professional units, so we negotiate probably 30 plus collective bargaining units here" Ricke said. On the other the governor argues this is good for Michigan because he says it'll attract more jobs and make the state a more attractive place to do business.
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The stock market is fickle. Just one report from Citigroup questioning the slowing demand for the iPhone threw Apple shares into free fall -- dropping less than $500 for the first time in almost a year.
The last time Apple shares were less than $500 was in February, certainly long before the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini were introduced, according to Bloomberg News. Citigroup reduced its rating on Apple stock on Friday.
At the close on Monday, Apple shares had risen to $520.
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The operators of the iconic Raleigh and glitzy SLS South Beach have a new addition in the neighborhood: The Redbury, an East Coast outpost of the Hollywood hotel.
Officially open since Dec. 1, the 69-room boutique at 1776 Collins Avenue has a rock and roll vibe, with record players in every room and vinyl selections curated by Capitol Records. Lorenzo, the restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Tony Mantuano is also open on the main floor.
Room sizes in the former Fairfax hotel, which sat vacant for the last several years, are generous for South Beach. There's a playful element to the look: While hallways have gray walls and floors, doors are painted in pops of bright color. Above the beds, walls are decorated with clustered photos of South Beach and posters from old concerts at the Fillmore Miami Beach.
Some final touches are still left to finish, and a library with a sitting area has not yet been completed.
A large rooftop deck includes a small pool, a tiny view of the ocean and plenty of unblocked light for sunbathers. Also in the picture: the hotel's competition, including many new, recently revamped or currently remodeling properties.
"It keeps us on our toes and it drives more traffic," said Thomas Meding, area vice president for Los Angeles-based sbe.
He said the hotels in sbe's portfolio balance "friendly competition" with mutual support.
"Any guest, whatever they want, we have to offer between the three properties," Meding said. Each hotel is in its own price range, separated by about $70, he said. And guests at one property have access to amenities at the others.
Boaz Ashbel, managing director of Coconut Grove investment banking firm Aztec Group, said that will come in handy, especially since the Redbury is on the west side of Collins Avenue.
"Obviously two of the properties are oceanfront, and The Redbury is not," he said. "But you almost can market it as an oceanfront property because the guests at The Redbury have access to amenities and facilities of the Raleigh and the SLS across the street ... and that gives you a tremendous advantage over other similar properties that don't have that luxury."
The hotel, which is majority owned by Levy Restaurants chairman Larry Levy and developer Bob Heyat, brought in sbe as the operator earlier this year. Earlier plans had called for the hotel to be called Hotel Lorenzo, but conversations with sbe representatives led the group to create to a South Beach version of The Redbury instead.
Lorenzo is the only restaurant affiliated with an sbe hotel that isn't managed by the company. Levy Restaurants, which is the concessionaire at Marlins Park and AmericanAirlines Arena, is managing.
Levy said the rustic Italian menu features artisanal products and produce from local farmers. The rooftop eventually will have space for hydroponic farming, he said: "It's rooftop to table, not farm to table."
Levy said more than $15 million has gone into renovations at the U-shaped hotel.
"And every bit of it is visible," he said. "It was demolished to the studs."
While The Redbury is sbe's third hotel in South Beach, more are in the works for South Florida. The company is partnering with Related Group for the SLS Hotel & Residences Brickell, a couple years away, and recently announced plans with Related for a new hotel and condo brand called Hyde.
Hyde Hotel & Residences Midtown Miami and Hyde Resort & Residences Hollywood Beach are both expected to be finished in 2016.
Suzanne Amaducci-Adams, head of the hospitality practice group at Bilzin Sumberg, said the company's growth trajectory for hotels — from Los Angeles to Miami and, next year, Las Vegas and New York City — fits together because they are all entertainment centers.
"They've done a lot of growing in our market," she said. "I think they've really been a big thing in L.A. for a long time, but they've made a big movement in the last several years to make a really big splash in Miami."


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Last week's monastery had too many tour groups coming through, so this weekend I'm getting back to nature. I will be meditating inside and outside of the ruins of Sumela, a Greek Monastery — or at least I won't be going online. See you Monday.
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For Dublin, this is odd.
In fact, being among Class AA's 11 still winless football teams at the season's mid-way point must feel somewhat out of body.
The Fighting Irish are perennial playoff contenders, who have reached at least the state quarterfinals six times in the last 10 seasons. In that span, they haven't endured no worse a first half than 2-3. Last season, they reached the quarterfinals against eventual state champ Calhoun.
This season's 0-5 record is definitely out of character, especially for a team that owns four state championships, sharing its last one six years ago with Charlton County. So far, Dublin hasn't come within three touchdowns of an opponent.
Soberingly, it's the Irish's worst start since beginning 0-7 in 1988 and finishing 1-9.
"Without question, we're in a tough situation," Irish coach Roger Holmes said. "Our young men have made progress each week, but in very small increments."
Injuries have been particularly burdensome for the youthful Irish, who this season returned only one starter on offense and three on defense. Making matters worse, one player broke his arm in Game 1, two others have had surgery and several have missed considerable time with major injuries. That's not even counting the usual bumps and bruises.
Dublin's on-line roster lists just 36 names, about half of other schools'.
However, perhaps just in time, comes Friday's Region 3-AA home matchup with East Laurens. The Irish are 20-0 against the Falcons, and if there's a game to get on track, this might be it. That encourages Holmes and his players, though injuries and youth still have them feeling like underdogs.
Holmes said the Falcons likely perceive themselves as favored, knowing how hobbled Dublin is. Yet he firmly believes that, if his team finds its footing, winning a seventh region title since 2002 remains possible. That optimism exists even after Dublin's 36-14 loss to Westside Augusta in last week's region opener.
"It doesn't matter what's happened 20 years previously," Holmes said of facing East Laurens. "It's where you are on a given day that really matters."
Like Dublin, here are the class' other teams looking to break into the win column this week:
Vidalia (5-0, 4-0) at Atkinson County (0-5, 0-4)
Jeff Davis (2-3, 1-3) at Metter (0-5, 0-4)
Crawford County (0-5, 0-2) at Bleckley County at Crawford County (3-1, 1-0)
Jordan (0-5, 0-3) at Bowdon (4-1, 2-1)
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Solna Hotel is situated in a nice friendly area, at the same time the city is in reach.
Solna Hotel and Hostel is situated in one of Stockholm most beautiful surroundings, an area that characterizes both culture and international events.
The ecological park is an area with parks and cultural sights, Haga castle, and museums house of butterflies "Fjärilshuset" for example. Råsunda football stadium and Solvalla trottingracetrack is just minutes away!
The Naturhistoriska riksmuseet with Cosmonova, an Omnimax cinema is really worth it´s price! If you just want to do some shopping, Solna Centrum is 10 minutes away!
It's easy to find us however you choose to travel, by car, by train or by bus.
We are close to the main roads passing through Stockholm, the E4 and E 18.
Parking facilities are free of charge. Why don't leave the car and go by bus to the city?
In the youth hostel you can cut expenses even more, you can stay in rooms with one, two, three or four beds (bunk beds), shower and WC in the corridor. Cook your own meal in the kitchen, eat it in the dining room or BBQ outside in the nature. We can lodge larger groups…maybe you want the privacy of your own house?
In the reception you can play pool, read magazines and rent internet.
In connection to the reception we have a restaurant with a bar and an open-air restaurant open weekdays 6-11PM, Saturdays 5-11 PM. pick you choice from the menu, why not try the today's special?! If you are a larger group we need your order a few days in advance!
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From the south: The E4 through Stockholm heading north. By Järva Krog, turn left to E18 towards Enköping and Oslo. After 1 km turn right (överskottsbolaget) and then the first road to the left.
From the north: Follow the signs E18 at Järva krog, then the same as above.
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To Solna centrum, bus 505 to Råstahem.
From Stockholm centralstation to Råstahem bus number 591.
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Airportshuttle from Arlanda to Järva krog, change to bus 540 to Råstahem.
Or take a bus to Märsta commutertrain-station , hop on the train towards Stockholm, get off at Ulriksdal.
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Fitness Rewards: Break a Sweat without Breaking the Bank
Published on - October 12th, 2011 (by April Dykman)
Hi guys, April here. J.D. is off the grid and somewhere in South America, so in his absence I'm introducing new staff writer Tim Sullivan. We'll do a formal introduction for Tim later this week; for now, a mini-bio is at the end of this post.
Congratulations! You just ran a whole three miles on the treadmill. Or maybe you just took your first hot yoga class, or took your bike to work instead of your car.
You're taking the necessary steps to have the body of a fitness model that will surely lead to a life of longevity and happiness. You deserve that $8 smoothie or that fancy new face wash. Come to think of it, it's only fair if you get a new running outfit, and yeah, I guess it's time to get that pair of ridiculously high-tech running shoes that use computer systems to correct your stride. After all, you worked hard to achieve your goals and should be rewarded!
The high cost of small rewards
Unquantifiable is the money I've thrown away on harmless little rewards for myself. It's an easy trap to fall into. We set goals. We take steps to accomplish them, and a treat on the way home never hurt anyone. Besides, you're investing in yourself, and what could be a more solid investment, right?
Well, with wellness industries taking in billions of dollars each year; high-end running shoes costing as much as $200 a pair (to be replaced every four months, depending on mileage, according to experts. What experts?!); the average smoothie costing more than a meal; and the local grocery store that accepts food stamps yet sells moisturizers for upwards of $40, I suspect we're investing more in ad campaigns than we are in our own wellness.
That said, a reward can be a wonderful thing and inspire us to continue to work toward a healthier, better self. So what can we do to step out of our role as consumers and simply do something to better ourselves?
Doing the thing before you get the reward
You've made the decision to start running. Great. You went to the bookstore and bought Born to Run ($24.95); picked up a running magazine at the checkout counter ($4.95); and stopped by the specialty running store and bought a new pair of shorts ($36.50), a sweat-wicking running top ($49), a new pair of sneaks ($165), and a protein bar ($4). You decide to wait until later for that fancy pedometer.
Suddenly you're $280 and 350 calories in the hole, and you've yet to run a mile. I'm all for investing in the longevity of your exercise, whether it be running shoes or a new yoga mat, but you have to clock the miles first. Strap on that old pair of sneakers in your closet, put on your high school gym shorts, and hit the pavement for a couple weeks. Hate your first run, ache after your second, and keep on keeping on until you start to actually enjoy your runs, or at least the benefits. Then start thinking about investing in rewards.
Planning goal-based rewards
Buy the new running shorts, but do so after your first 25 miles. Get yourself that swanky tank top after 25 more miles. Once you're 100 miles in, you'll have your new outfit, and you'll be well on your way to training for your first half marathon with the gear to get you through.
Think of it this way: If you pick up an extra shift and work overtime, don't splurge on dinner afterwards because you're tired and deserve it. You've practically cancelled out your extra work. Instead, think about what you really want and reward yourself after five extra shifts.
Let it be bigger. Let it be useful. Let it be something you actually want rather than a fatigued impulse buy. Rewards can be an incredible incentive to save and to work harder for the next thing, but plan ahead so you don't cancel the work you do.
Let your reward be more of that thing
You feel great after your run. You feel great after your yoga class. Don't use your money to find something to supplement your elation, invest in your continued elation. Most yoga studios, for example, offer much better deals with class passes and monthly memberships. I've heard stories of monthly or yearly memberships being used often enough that the per class fee goes down to $2 a class instead of the $18 drop-in rate.
Running clubs with local run shops are often free if you can get up early enough. The more hours you clock at any given activity makes it more of the norm, and often the elation stays but the desire to reward yourself for your hard work declines. If you take a yoga class every day, you really don't need to supplement with a smoothie after each one, but that Saturday afternoon smoothie filled with raw cacao, hemp seeds, and whatever other Mayan superfood they're tossing in there will taste that much better.
Doing the research
What do you need, and what are you simply told that you need? Ever hear of your grandfather over-supinating his strides on his runs in his glorified leather slippers in the 40s? How much did the yogis living in caves in the Himalayas spend on their recycled organic rubber-substitute mats? How much would that smoothie cost if you bought the ingredients and put them in your blender at home?
To start running, you need your feet and a desire to pound the pavement. Some studies have shown that there is no correlation between expensive running shoes and less wear-and-tear on your joints. People ran before we had computer systems in our soles. What's changed? Advertising. The yogis on the banks of the Ganges river don't spend $90 on their yoga mats and special wash their gourmet clothing fabrics. They put on their loincloths and salute the rising sun.
How much pomegranate juice to you remember drinking growing up? What's the difference now? There's advertising for it. I heard a story that a son with an MBA inherited his family's pomegranate farm and had no idea what to do with it because no one ate pomegranates, so he commissioned studies to figure out what possibly could be redeemable about a pomegranate.
What did they find? Antioxidants. What a buzzword! They're a superfood! They found an angle to advertise their new inheritance, and now you find pomegranates in everything. Is it worth the extra bucks or are you simply funding more advertising to further fool yourself? (Last year the FDA sent a warning letter to pomegranate juice manufacturer POM Wonderful for making unproven claims of antioxidant and disease-prevention benefits.)
Read reviews online. Talk to people in the field who have some years, miles, or classes until their belts and figure out what's actually necessary.
It's important to reward yourself for a job well done or else Jack becomes a dull boy. That said, do the job well first and make sure your reward is equally worth your while. What do you reward yourself with post-workout? What could you do without, and when does it make sense to invest?
About the author
Tim Sullivan is a yoga teacher, massage therapist, tea enthusiast, and Chicago Bears fan. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College, he found a way to make a living from the first three, travel the world, and pay off his college loans. During that time he also added French translator and freelance writer to his resume.
We're excited to have him join the writing staff at Get Rich Slowly.
This article is about Health & Fitness
If part of your plan with running and staying fit includes 5K or other charity races, I'd suggest not buying a wicking shirt for full price. For $25 you get a race entry fee plus a t-shirt although some are cotton and some are the wicking type. At this point I have an entire wardrobe of wicking shirts from years of races.
Yes you could say the races are cost efficient because you can run for free on the same roads, but for me I need the goal and public commitment to do the race to help motivate me to stay on my exercise routine.
I have to agree with VanimaAndune; while the rest of the running gear that people treat themselves to is optional, a pair of good running shoes is necessary, whether you're just starting out or are a consistent runner. The last thing a beginning runner needs to happen is to pull a tendon or the like because they're running in a pair of Vans or something totally inappropriate. I have been running consistently for over three years and definitely don't replace my shoes every 3-4 months unless I'm training for a half marathon. Like Vanima, I also occasionally buy shoes at retail in the specialty running store just to make sure my gait and feet haven't changed, then continue to buy them at online discount running stores. There are plenty of ways to save money on shoes, yet still buy shoes that are appropriate for running. You can trash talk the rest of the extraneous goods that runners use, but please don't bash the shoes!
Thanks for the great article! It was a great reminder to me to think about my fitness spending. I am often guilty of spending way too much money on fitness equipment and paraphernalia. Spending on your health and fitness is a good idea but that doesn't mean you are justified in buying anything you want that is fitness related (like I used to do). I cancelled my gym membership last summer to increase money to my "debt snowball" and have been very surprised at how well I can workout with no gym and no fancy equipment. I run every other day and cross train on the other days. I got a great Rodney Yee yoga dvd from a friend that did not want it anymore that I am still not sick of it. I also found a lot of great free home workouts on http://www.bodyrock.tv that are fun and totally kick my butt. Sometimes as a post workout reward I make a fantastic homemade smoothie, mmmm…
Bodyrock is great. Also try Scooby's home bodybuilding workshop.
My suggestion is to read 'Born to Run' before you buy any of that other stuff
That's what I was going to say. Born to Run is actually required reading before you start for knowledge and just pure inspiration. You can get it for much cheaper than $25, however. I'm new to running, and that book is what got my into it.
I get great workout wear from my local thrift store. I scored two pairs of Adidas running skorts for the summer and I just got two pairs of Nike Training pants for the winter along with several wicking shirts. Maybe your thrift store doesn't have anything like that, but it's worth a try!
I read this blog daily and respond seldom. I I must say that I am really unimpressed with this new author and concerned about some of the statemetns he has made. Two statements most importantly.
First, I think it is misleading to give the impression that expensive running shoes are not necessary. There is a big difference in the construction of a running shoe at Target and the construction of a running shoe at a speciality store. The shoes look the same but are very different. I also know that wearing shoes past their life can cause serious injuries. Though, I do agree that no computer equipment is necessary, I don't want a novice runner to think they can buy cheap running sues and end up with injuries.
Second, I take issue with the statements about POM. I have know the bennefits pomegranite juice for close to 30 year as I am a fourth generation "health nut". We have been healthy eating long before "Whole Foods" or anything else became trendy. I agree that POM may be exagerating, but pomegranites still have antixodant effects.
In summary, I think there are serious misleading statements.
Again, I enjoy this log and the authors up to this juncture.
I agree with others here about the shoes When I ran in a past, the biggest mistake I made was running in cheap and/or worn out shoes. My feet are a flat as pancakes and I need the support for running (now weight training, etc). I would never go cheap again – unless I want to end up having knee surgery before I'm 40. There are many places you can buy some of the same brands and models online at a fraction of the cost of retail. I make sure shipping and returns are free.
In terms of workout clothes, I've gotten a lot of sweat-wicking tops and bottoms, from Ross and Marshall's, which I never pay more than $15 per item. Brands include New Balance, Nike, and Everlast which has lasted me for years, even with very frequent use and washing. When you go with the super duper cheap such as brands from places like Target or Wal*Mart, I noticed they don't last long at all.
Nothing beats Patagonia which I only buy on sale at REI or when they have their flash online clearance sales; especially for support/sports bras, another item you (if you're a woman ) should never go cheap on.
I would like to start jogging, but do not have any form of athletic shoe. I'm afraid of buying a pair of shoes that cost $90 and I end up not liking them. I also don't like shoes that feel heavy or built-up. What is the cheapest/lightest type shoe I can buy to wear running that I won't injure myself with? Keds?
i have tried a few pairs on the lower-cost end and settled eventually on saucony progrid. the earlier models are WAY better than the recent ones (which have far too much padding) and should be pretty cheap since they came out years ago.
but i agree with the writer that the most important thing is to start slow and pay attention to your stride.
Hey there,
Like others have said above, check out your local running shop. The one near me offered me a free gait analysis (involving a tread mill and a slow motion camera) that I honestly thought was for my own benefit and not just to try to up-sell me something. They'll help you find a pair of shoes in your budget and you'll get to walk around the shop. Most even have mini tracks you can jog around on just to test them out.
That said, with any new form of exercise, investing in what's needed to keep you safe is essential. Talk to the folks over at the run shop and give them what you're looking to spend. They'll work with you, or you'll take your business elsewhere.
Also, check out Born to Run. It's an incredibly inspiring book. And for the cheapest way to test the water, find a nice cushy sports field and run a few laps barefoot. We evolved these feet to work for us. See what they tell you after a few laps.
Thanks for this clarification. A gait analysis should be the FIRST thing anyone does if they want to start serious running. No shoe will save you from injury if you have bad body mechanics.
If you can't get a gait analysis at the running store, or if there isn't one in your area, spend the money with a qualified personal trainer to give you a proper gait analysis. It's much smarter to correct body mechanics BEFORE you start investing in gear … or physical therapy.
Let's not get into an argument about evolution vs creation on your first post.
When you find your local running store(s), be sure to ask about their return/exchange policy. I never had gait analysis or was fitted for a running shoe until last year… which, by the way, I waited to do until I'd completed the FREE Couch to 5K program because I agree wholeheartedly with the theme of this article. When I was fitted, the shoes I bought ended up causing me serious blisters and hot spots. After a week of running, I went back to the running store, showed them my blisters, and they re-fitted me and exchanged the used shoes for no charge. The new shoes worked far, far better, and that store earned a customer for life.
I am too old to go running these days but I do a lot of walking. Being cheap, I buy Dr Scholls shoes at Walmart…around $24 Have used them for years and buy them out when new seasons shoes come in…I do not even need to try them on…I know they will fit and be comfortable.
@partgypsy: In my experience, you really should get a pair of running shoes from a running store. The store in my area has plenty of shoes at the $100 price point and there are frequently sales/clearance shoes for less. Going to a cheap store, like a Nike outlet or TJ Maxx is just going to be a waste of money as they do not actually carry the same shoes but rather cheap "fashion" shoes that are not meant for running. Many times I have been suckered into buying a cheap outlet pair, only to replace them after a month of wear with a real shoe.
Thanks all. Yes I think if I just pick up a pair of shoes without any guidance, then I will waste my money. Need to figure out where a running store is. I used to jog a little when a teen but that was ages ago. But a friend of mine started it up again so if I get back into it I'll have a running partner.
This is really all about running, not "fitness." I was hoping for an enthusiastic discussion about building muscle (which we lose with age if we don't attempt to reverse that trend), not tearing it down through running.
Save your money for a good gym membership. The camaraderie and variety of equipment is worth it. (Yes, you can buy DBs and a bench for your home, but you are limited in exercises.) And, if you want, run on the treadmills, which will save you on knee surgery.
You make some great points. I'm totally in. What do you say we cover a few more fitness regimes in future posts?
I agree. I joined a gym two years ago and never looked back. Now that I can no longer run, I take full advantage of what I can do most days of the week at the gym. Unfortunately I do know of a lot of people who waste their membership by simply not going…
Some of you need to go out and buy a sense of humor. I found this post to be hilarious!
And it's got some good points. Don't get caught up in the storm of buying all the "stuff" that comes with a fitness program. Do you really need all the bells and whistles to get in shape?
I am in the middle of week 2 of a yoga/pilates/kickboxing class. I have not spent any more than the $110 fee for 12 weeks of classes. However, the instructor recommends that I buy "yoga blocks" because I have extreme wrist pain when attempting "down dog" or whatever it's called. I've borrowed her blocks, and they do indeed help. I'm not sure it'd be worth $20 for a 12 week class, since I don't know if my yoga career will go any further than that.
And that kind of thought process is exactly what this post is encouraging
Take three deep breaths Malcolm, this was a great article by Tim. He could have made it a little more clear, don't run in flip flops or wing tips! But the POM Co. has gotten away with their hype and very high prices for too long. It's time for them to tell the the truth ( stop making unproven claims and lower the price..) and not rip off the consumer. Love the writing Tim, keep it up! ( off to yoga class..)
So true about not needing all the expensive trappings. It reminds me of what Mark Bittman says about cooking and not needing any expensive or special equipment – just basic pots, cheap knives, stainless steel mixing bowls,etc. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/09/dining/09mini.html?pagewanted=all
I LOVE chopping veggies with my expensive knife. I'm never going back to cheapo knives. But, I also don't plan on buying another new expensive one for a long, LONG time. =)
It was a good article and it made some great points, but every time a new staff writer comes up some people get twitchy.
And… wait, where did Sarah Gilbert go? I loved her articles but she's not in the staff writers page. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/bloggers
I agree with others here about the shoes When I ran in a past, the biggest mistake I made was running in cheap and/or worn out shoes. My feet are a flat as pancakes and I need the support for running (now weight training, etc). I would never go cheap again – unless I want to end up having knee surgery before I'm 40. There are many places you can buy some of the same brands and models online at a fraction of the cost of retail. I make sure shipping and returns are free.
In terms of workout clothes, I've gotten a lot of sweat-wicking tops and bottoms, from Ross and Marshall's, which I never pay more than $15 per item. Brands include New Balance, Nike, and Everlast which has lasted me for years, even with very frequent use and washing. When you go with the super duper cheap such as brands from places like Target or Wal*Mart, I noticed they don't last long at all.
Nothing beats Patagonia which I only buy on sale at REI or when they have their flash online clearance sales; especially for support/sports bras, another item you (if you're a woman ) should never go cheap on.
wow didn't even think of the running bra. Way back when I did run (a little) has nothing to speak of, but will need some assistance now!
Loved the article and suggestions. My wife and I began running last year after years of saying we needed to get in better shape. Bought nothing new – just started with a walk-run regemine and gradually increased our run times and shortened our walk times. Our rewards for this was seen on the scale after a few weeks. After a few months, we actually could wear the clothes we were going to donate because they were "small" on us. Not only are we healthier physically but mentally too. One side effect of this is (and not intentionally) is we eat better too.
Not too interested in the shoe/no shoe debate!
Will someone please humor me with a discussion of goals? This is something I was thinking about yesterday – excellent timing GRS. =)
I do not feel rewarded by stuff. Getting a new workout outfit or shoes will not make me get on my treadmill. I feel guilty for making myself a reward that's based on finances. I wouldn't be spending any money at the gym (I have free gym available to me but don't go) anyway, so I don't see the value of spending money on fitness.
I have free medical so I don't have a long-term reward of lower healthcare cost, I don't have any healthcare costs and never will…
"I have free medical so I don't have a long-term reward of lower healthcare cost, I don't have any healthcare costs and never will…"
Well, good for you!
I'm genuinely interested in getting good advice on how I can motivate myself to exercise. It's not like I'm the size of an elephant but I'm also not in my correct BMI range.
I can see how the cost of medical would be a good motivator to me if I was facing those costs in the future. But I'm not!
My motivating factor is my health and vanity. For me, health is not always about cost, its how I feel day-to-day. I have MS and exercise and diet is the one thing that keeps me feeling somewhat "normal" most of the time.
I also have PCOS which I manage though diet and lifestyle. My first 10 years into adulthood was misery, and I never want to go back to that again.
In terms of vanity, being able to fit into a pair of jeans in a certain size and style and look good, not having my waist be the biggest part of my body (damn apple shape!), or having healthy, glowing skin and hair is worth it to me.
I don't have "skinny" genes, I have to WORK for what I have in the size department. I'm only (almost) 33 and I know if I don't work, the only direction I can go is up in the size and weight department.
Just because you don't have to pay for the medical care, doesn't mean you shouldn't be worried about long term health risks. If you develop a health issue, there are costs that aren't just monetary. You may have to spend time getting treatments and the treatments may have side effects. I probably don't exercise as much as I should, but I found the best motivation for me is doing something I enjoy for exercise. I can't stand running just for the sake of running, but I love playing soccer. So some of my entertainment budget goes to paying league fees in couple of local adult soccer leagues. Also as a team sport it has built in accountability. I have teammates that rely on me being at the games. So on game night even if I'm feeling lazy, my commitment to my teammates makes me grab my cleats and go. I think you should focus on finding something you enjoy doing that has the added benefit of getting you moving, even if its just a walk around the neighborhood. Some exercise is better than none.
Vanity and Energy, that's what motivates me, not health.
Vanity is my biggest motivator. I like looking good.
Second, I love the overall feeling I have when I'm exercising. It's like being a kid again where you just want to run because you can. My energy levels go way up when I'm exercising. It doesn't take long to get into better shape and that's really fun…to feel fit.
Health….well, that's just too vague a concept to get me to exercise. Also, exercise to me is not getting on a treadmill; it's going outside and experiencing the outdoors whether that's on my feet or on a bicycle.
Thanks for the ideas!
In terms of motivation, would you be able to frame your workouts as immediate rewards like cash or calorie bonuses?
I used to work about 5.5km from my house, so walking to and from the office saved me $5/day in train tickets and opened up several hundred calories worth of extra eating. I used to use that as an excuse to hit the fast-food places with co-workers, but if your goals are frugality or weight-loss rather socialization then the savings/burn can be the reward in themselves.
Yeah, um, you do need properly fitted shoes (be they Vibrams or super support whatever works) to run, especially on the road/sidewalk and on a regular basis. And sometimes you even get lucky and need $500 orthotics like I do, woohoo! But running the 1/2 marathon this weekend with no foot pain was worth every penny.
Ok, now this article makes me want to get out and exercise. But wait, I only need to go up the steps and to the treadmill sitting with dust in the extra bedroom. Only certain times of the day can I go outside where I live in Arizona. The cow smell is so strong, not to mention a health hazard, as we are told by air quality. So I stay inside but seriously, I need to get on that treadmill. Good post!
30+ years ago, I started running. I bought good running shoes ($65 at the time) and went running. Roughly 10 years later,I switched to bicycling. Between the bike, helmet and clothes came to much more ($750). The running shoes are long gone, but the I am still using the bike 20 years later.
I can absolutely relate to this with hobbies more than fitness. My fitness level isn't up to rock climbing, or skiing or kayaking or anything else that comes with high equipment costs, so I don't usually get sucked into that kind of spending. However, a couple of years ago I took a beginning crochet class and still haven't gotten beyond the basics – but I have tons of yarn, multiple hook sizes and also bought a bunch of knitting needles. I, of course, bought all of this stuff at retail and didn't realize you can get all kinds of knitting/crochet supplies at garage sales and estate sales. I haven't spent tons of money even so, but I should have bought stuff after I knew I would stick with it.
Definitely a lesson you can apply to many areas of your life.
So you guys all know there are other brands of pomegranate juice out there than POM, right? Or you can just wait until pomegranates are in season and pig out on them then. Yum.
Thought the article was humourous…didn't take me long to learn to avoid the smoothie bar at the gym. Lattes on work days? Much harder. I've just reframed it: four bucks isn't much to pay for 15 minutes of pleasure and a whole morning of feeling awake. Good thing I don't work every day
"Or you can just wait until pomegranates are in season and pig out on them then. Yum."
Unfortunately pomegranates don't grow where I live.
As a long-time runner and faithful reader of GRS, I just wanted to say "Welcome Tim – great first article!"
I hope to read many future articles written by you.
Another voice of support for decent shoes. I started running earlier this year and made do with my old shoes that I had already been wearing for walking/weight workouts for several months. Didn't realize until I ended up with black middle toenails on both of my feet that the loose fit of the shoes was the cause. Splurged on a pair of good running shoes and relieved my painful toes AND improved the quality of my running immediately. Haven't tried the no-shoe/Vibram approach yet, but if you are going to run be sure you have shoes that fit appropriately, especially if you don't want to spend your summer explaining your ugly black toenails to people when you wear sandals!
Oh, but I did manage to find a second pair of my now beloved running shoes on clearance a few weeks later. I wish I had bought a few more pairs, actually.
The Ghandi/Diaper comment is pretty tacky, and probably offensive to some people.
Just wanted to chime in that I really liked this article. I've got a personal antectdote to share. I can't even begin to tally the amount of $$ I have spent on trying to improve my health. Gadgets, food trackers, sports equipment etc… Luckily I was already reading GRS when the bodybugg craze hit for real and I didn't fall into that one – but I sure thought about it – A LOT! The best money I ever spent on an excerise purchase is my mountain bike – I spent A LOT of money but it has been worth every penny many times over. But you know what – I rode a friends' bike for 2x a week for a month before I bought my own. After the first two week I knew I liked it – but it still took another 2-3 to find the right bike. That's probably the only time I actually did an activity with gusto BEFORE spending the money – and it paid off big time.
Also, I've been waiting for about 3years for the champion C9 wicking yoga pants and tops I bought at target (on clearance) about 5 years ago to 'fall apart' so I can get some new duds. But even with my husband putting them through the dryer numerous times – they still look too good to replace.
A bad pair of shoes can indeed hurt you if you run long. FInding wholesale deals on good ones is not that hard. Every other accessory is to pamper oneself. If you are not going to run the biggest expense may be your gym membership.
regarding Granddad's supinating leather slippers, Don't most people's granddad's have bad knees? Maybe the slippers where part of the problem.
It's one thing to point out that people used to run without fancy shoes – but they didn't need to still be mobile 40-60 years later, because they were long dead.
Youtube: Body weight exercises, and HIIT. Combining these into an at home workout is great. I am currently using an iPhone app called "you are your own gym" which is amazing. You can also purchase the book on amazon (hint: qualify for an amazon credit card and get a credit to buy the book).
There are hundreds of activities you can do that won't cost a penny. Simple exercises you can do in your own living room without owning a gym membership or any exercise equipment. You can following fitness dvds or join one of the many online workout plans that you can subscribe to for only a few dollars. You can even find free workouts online too. Just invest in a good pair of sneakers to protect your feet and you're away!


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Post Titanic, Billy Zane (who played Kate Winslet's egomaniacal, jilted fiance) spends his days painting. He started in Mexico while filming the James Cameron 1997 blockbuster. He hasn't stopped since, having recently finished an exhibition in London. We caught up with the 47-year-old actor during his invitation-only Art Basel exhibition, NOWNESS, at Hotel Victor in Miami Beach Saturday night.
Describe your artwork process. Do you have any preconceived ideas about what you work on?
The paintings are very spontaneous, and they are derived from limitation in that I do most of them on film sets. And I don't bring materials with me, and I use what I find in hardware stores, marine supply, garden centers. And I paint usually just off-set or convert part of the house I'm staying in into a studio…even the pH of the water informs the piece, if I'm on an island or in South Beach, I might use salt water.
What is the strangest material that you've taken from a movie location to use for painting?
When I can't find canvas, I'll use potato sacks or pieces of a sail. I've used an umbrella, a canvas umbrella off of its wire. I've used dirt, I've used wine, I've used a lot of house paint, boat paint, you know, various fluids.
Explain the concept behind NOWNESS.
It deals with the immediacy and improvisation of 'nowness' of the creation as happening as much more of a physical act than a conceptual offering. I guess it harkens back to the school of action painting.
Do you ever get tired of being the actor from 'Titanic' as opposed to an artist?
Not at all. Titanic was an incredible calling card and a means to an end, really. It's extraordinary. It's brought fabulous international access. I'm enjoying this particular expression at present.
What are your future plans regarding your artwork?
I'm actually working on curating the next show called 'Art Department,' which will be a celebration of the artisans on film sets, who are wonderful artists in their own right: Set designers, graphic designers, scenic painters, production designers: They're all phenomenally talented. They're meant to be kind of seamless. I wanted to curate a show about six of these people next to examples of their work on set.
Given how close we are to the Atlantic Ocean, I have to ask, are you a swimmer?
Yeah, I was in "the juice" today. I pined for it. It's in my DNA. I'm Greek. I find that whether I'm drinking olive oil or swimming in the sea or getting some sunshine, I'm in trouble.
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NORFOLK – The Northeast Community College Board of Governors has given unanimous approval to the College's 2014-15 budgets, which include a slight decrease in the property tax levy. The action took place Tuesday following public hearings during the board's monthly meeting in Norfolk.
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NORFOLK – The Northeast Community College Board of Governors has recognized one of its own for his heroic actions over the summer. During a lunch break at its monthly meeting Thursday in Norfolk, John W. Davies, board chairperson, declared August 14, 2014, as "Gene Willers Day." Davies and Willers are more than just colleagues on the board - they are friends and neighbors who live in and near the village of Pilger.
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NORFOLK – The building construction program at Northeast Community College is the recipient of a large gift from the Norfolk Area Home Builders (NAHB) Association. As a long-standing backer of the program, NAHB has committed $30,000 to equipping the building construction program's lab area in the College's new Applied Technology building, proving its continued support of all the programs to be housed in the new facility.
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NORFOLK – Effective August 1, Northeast Community College will become tobacco free. The College Board of Governors voted recently to approve a change from a smoke free policy to a tobacco free policy.
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O'NEILL – Northeast Community College board members, administration, local dignitaries and others on Tuesday celebrated reaching the goal of a capital campaign to construct a new extended campus here that will not only offer college transfer course work, but provide technical skill training and the opportunity for area residents to pursue upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses and programs. The "Celebration of Success" was held in the O'Neill Community Center.
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NORFOLK – Northeast Community College has recognized several student groups who achieved success over the past academic year.
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NORFOLK - Associate degree nursing and practical nursing students received their nursing pins in a special ceremony Thursday evening at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. In addition to the Pinning Ceremony, two associate degree nursing and two practical nursing student were presented the Essence of Nursing Award for their consistent academic effort, caring actions, positive motivation toward classroom learning and clinical experience, and professional behaviors.
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NORFOLK – 34 students out of 116 graduates were honored at Northeast Community College in Norfolk recently during the 38th Annual Adult Education Recognition Night. The students were honored for completing the requirements to receive a Nebraska high school diploma through the GED ® (General Educational Development) tests administered by Northeast's Adult Education Program.
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NORFOLK – The 41st Commencement of Northeast Community College will take place on Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in the Cox Activities Center on the Norfolk campus. As of Wednesday, May 7, some 881 students, including those earning double majors, and 207 who completed their studies this past December, were to be listed in the commencement program. Dr. Rod Risley, executive director of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the largest honor society in higher education, will give the commencement address.
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NORFOLK – Jabbar Washington's prowess on the basketball court is well known in Region XI of the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. But the sport isn't the only focus of the point guard on the Northeast Community College men's basketball team. "Coming here (Northeast) was the best decision I ever made," Washington said. "Being a student and an athlete is not easy, but my coaches have helped me develop into the young man that I am today. I came here as a boy, but I will leave here as a young man."
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NORFOLK - Northeast Community College will proceed with plans to address an on-going student housing shortage on its Norfolk campus. At a meeting of the College Board of Governors Thursday, it was announced that Northeast will construct a new residence hall near two existing residence halls and two student apartments.
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NORFOLK – New data confirms that Northeast Community College has a major economic impact on the 20 counties in its service area.
A study by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) for the College shows that Northeast Community College adds $232.5 million annually to its 20-county service area's economy. The study took into account $200 million in student productivity, plus the combined effects of spending each year by the College which totals $31.9 million, and by students who relocate to Northeast's service area which has a $561,400 impact. The total effect for Fiscal Year 2012-13 amounted to approximately 3.8% of the Northeast service area's total Gross Regional Product.
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• J.M. Antle; production economics, econometrics, international development
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Our Master of Science degree in Applied Economics encourages students to develop and apply their skills in economic analysis and examine a wide array of economic and political issues. Learning takes place through coursework in economic theory, quantitative methods and econometrics, through collaborative work with departmental faculty, and through an intensive research thesis that addresses an important economic issue selected by the student.
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