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GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney notes Republicans are at a ‘turning point’

I do not agree with several of the positions of Republican Representative Liz Cheney. Cheney, but she remains a hero to me and should to Americans and her own party, even though they are trying to oust her from her caucus leadership post. Why is she a hero? She is a truth teller in her party, but is getting vilified for daring to call out the former president for his untruthfulness and danger to our democracy. This sad affair speaks volumes about what is important in the party.

Cheney wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post which is reported on by Ben Leonard in an article called “Cheney doubles down in op-ed, says Republicans are at a ‘turning point (see below for a link).

Here a few paragraphs that give you the gist of her points.

“‘The Republican Party is at a turning point, and Republicans must decide whether we are going to choose truth and fidelity to the Constitution,” the Wyoming Republican wrote in the op-ed. “History is watching. Our children are watching. We must be brave enough to defend the basic principles that underpin and protect our freedom and our democratic process’

In the op-ed, Cheney slammed Trump and said she would continue to do so ‘no matter what the short-term political consequences might be.

‘We must be brave enough to defend the basic principles that underpin and protect our freedom and our democratic process,’ Cheney wrote.

In the op-ed, she also called for Republicans to support the Justice Department’s investigations into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol and renewed her calls for a bipartisan, 9/11-style fact-finding commission with subpoena power and no current members of Congress participating.

She also called on the party to move away from the ‘dangerous and anti-democratic Trump cult of personality.

It should be noted, the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal has defended Cheney and recommended she not be removed from her seat. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, a Trump supporter, also supported Cheney’s right to remain in her position. And, conservative pundit Michael Gerson even went further saying to be loyal to this kind of Republican party that would vilify truth tellers means leaders are either “suckers or liars.”

But, to me a question that I want answered by MAGA supporters and other Republicans who support Trump is the following. Liz Cheney and others have spoken out against the deceitful and seditious actions of the former president knowing they would be vilified and get death threats. Yet, they did it anyway and still are. Now, why would they do that? The answer is “political courage.”

Cheney doubles down in op-ed, says Republicans are at a ‘turning point’ (

My Favorite Teacher Movies

In honor or Teachers Appreciation Week, here is a post from seven years ago. It received wonderful suggestions in the comments section as there are so many good ones I did not mention. Please add yours below.

I was inspired to write this having seen a review of all the musical performers who went on “The Ed Sullivan Show” with a focus on performers from Great Britain. So, what does this have to do with teachers, you ask? In 1967, the singer Lulu came on the show to sing the title song from “To Sir, with love” a song that lives beyond its boundaries. The movie by the same name is one of my four favorite movies about teachers.

“To Sir, with love” was set in the 1960s in a working class area. Sidney Poitier played the role of “Sir” which was what the male teachers were called. After much angst of trying to teach these high school seniors, he realized that they were about to go into the real world, so he decided to teach them about life. I must confess I get chills writing this, as he taught them how to act toward each other; he taught them about race relations and human dignity; he taught them the beautiful things in the world and showed them opportunity. And, he taught them that the world was not going to give you anything, so you better work hard. If you have not seen the movie, I will not spoil the ending.

The next three were hard to pick from, but I went with “Dead Poet’s Society” perhaps Robin Williams’ best movie filmed in 1989. Williams’ character Mr. Keating returned to a prep school for boys that he had attended. The boys had been taught to conform and toe the line, but Keating taught them poetry and passion. He taught them about carpe diem. And, they called him “Oh Captain, my Captain.” The best moment in the movie is when he teaches Ethan Hawke’s character how to improvise a poem, since he was having so much trouble writing one. After he does so, Keating whispers in his ear, “don’t you ever forget this.”

“Stand and Deliver” with Edward James Olmos made in 1988 is a about a math teacher who decided to teach Calculus to Latin American high school students in an impoverished neighborhood. He is ridiculed and laughed at by the other math teachers and principal. He drafts kids who work over the summer on pre-calculus material, to be prepared for the even harder stuff in the fall. Lou Diamond Phillips plays one of his students and Andy Garcia plays a testing official with the Advanced Placement organization. These kids fight an uphill battle with Olmos’ coaching, teaching and coercing. And, just when they succeed, they get slapped down and have to do it again. It is an inspiring true story about what blood, sweat and tears mixed with some passion and intellect can do.

The final member of my quartet is “Mr. Holland’s Opus” made in 1995 with Richard Dreyfus as Mr. Holland, the music and band teacher. Take a lot of tissue to the couch if you watch this one. Mr. Holland worked on his opus for years, but found out later that his real opus was the kids he taught. Along the way, he had a challenge he needed to overcome and that was when his son was born deaf. But, his son being deaf was not the biggest obstacle, it was him finding the way to show his son his passion and bring him into his world and becoming more a part of his son’s. Being the father of band students over the years, with my oldest being in the marching and jazz bands, this show has extra meaning for me. Hats off to Jay Thomas as Holland’s friend and the school’s athletic coach. And, Bill H. Macy and Olympia Dukakis play important roles, although you will not care for Macy’s character at all.

I think movies about great teachers have a special place in our hearts. We all have been inspired by one or more teachers. And, just like these inspirational teachers, there are other excellent movies about teachers – “Finding Forrester” with Sean Connery, “Dangerous Minds,” with Michelle Pfeiffer, “Teachers” with Nick Nolte and JoBeth Williams, “The Great Debaters” with Denzel Washington and “Lean on Me” with Morgan Freeman to name a few.

I would love to hear about your favorites. Did I miss one that I should have highlighted? Have you seen the above? What teacher did you have that made a difference in your life?

The Big Lie has been Altered in Orwellian Fashion

This piece of news gave me a chuckle, but made me sad as it is an attempt to take advantage of the gullibility of followers. For those of who still pay attention to the machinations of the most recent former president, apparently, he does not care for the term “The Big Lie” to define his planned and staged deceitful efforts to call the outcome of the 2020 election into question.

In my view, the reason is it aptly describes his attempts to convey this message of election fraud are untruthful. This is evidenced by his inability to prove in court or get even Republican election officials to say what he wants them to say. My favorite pushback came from his own Attorney General William Barr, who told him in a group meeting that “his claims of election fraud are b*lls**t.” This of course got the AG forced out in a few days.

Now, with an Orwellian flair from the novel “1984,” the former president has repurposed the term “The Big Lie” to mean the election was stolen, not that he is trying to steal it. So, the former president has, in fact, stolen the counterpoint slogan for his own purpose. So, when his followers here the term “The Big Lie,” they will be confused or think the person is siding with the former president’s untruthful ploy.

I used “1984” as a key point of the novel is disinformation. As an example, there are three world powers, with the country the protagonist supports allying with one of the other two against the third. Midway through the book, the alliance shifts, so that enemy is now allied with his country against the former ally. The totalitarian government uses disinformation to convey that this was happening all along and there was no change.

Think of that when you see what the former president just did. He does not like the term “The Big Lie” being pointed at him, so he appropriates the term in an attempt to tell his followers The Big Lie is the election was not stolen. The Big Lie is too on point as the former president is following his modus operandi of deceitful behavior. So, it must be dealt with.

In a nutshell, this is why the former president does not warrant a lot of trust. He has not earned it. So, I will side with AG Barr on this one.

Note to politicians (and so-called news people) – STOP THE NAME CALLING AND LABELING

The United States and the world have a lot of problems that need elected officials to address. The problems are multi-faceted in causes, so they require holistic thinking, educated and civil discussion and multi-faceted solutions. Our problems are hard enough to solve when we focus on the facts and issues, but nigh impossible when we listen to name calling and labeling as a substitute for discourse.

So, politicians, here is a simple piece of advice. If you cannot understand the first paragraph, then what you need to do is please resign. We don’t need people who decide not to add value and name call opponents. That is not civil discourse, that is childish playground talk. If you cannot add value with your commentary, please keep your thoughts to yourself. At least this citizen will not be listening to you, nor should others. That includes all politicians, not just the ones who disagree with your positions. It also includes those who are berating Tim Scott calling him “Uncle Tom” because he has the temerity to be a Black Republican.

The same goes with opinion hosts who are disguised as news people, but are really entertainers. Note, that is not my word, as Fox News decided to defend one its hosts who is being sued for defamation by saying his show should not be taken seriously as a news show, as it is an entertainment show. To repeat, Fox News said one of its night time hosts is an entertainer, so his opinions should be taken less seriously.

My advice to people who watch the news or read it online, please consider the source. Do they print errata notices when they get it wrong? Is it an opinion host or a newscaster saying or writing the news? Or is it one of those paid advertisements spread between the news, hoping you do not see the word AD on it? Is it a Facebook or Instagram friend who likes to share evocative videos just to get a rise out of folks?

For democracies to work, we must have a free and read press. Sadly, there are some who wish to taint all news as bad or fake, so they can basically do whatever they want. That is what we must guard against, especially after January 6. Civil discourse is a must. If our so-called leaders and talk show hosts cannot be such, then it falls on us to show them the way. Our leaders should be among our better angels, not our worse demons.

Be prepared when you ask questions you did not research

Be careful what you ask. “Jen Psaki Destroys Fox News ‘Gotcha’ Question About Georgia Voting Law” by David Hoye of the an article worth reading. A link is below. Here are a few paragraphs that give you the gist.

Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy attempted to get White House press secretary Jen Psaki in a ‘gotcha’ question on Tuesday only to end up humiliated by a pesky little thing called ‘facts.’

It happened after Doocy brought up Major League Baseball’s decision to move its 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver in response to Georgia’s new restrictive voting law, which limits the use of drop boxes for absentee ballots and imposes ID requirements on those who vote by mail, among other restrictions.

‘Is the White House concerned that Major League Baseball is moving their All-Star Game to Colorado, where voting regulations are very similar to Georgia?’ Doocy asked.

Doocy was aping a new conservative talking point that the new law in Georgia isn’t that restrictive compared to voting laws in Colorado, since both states require ID to vote, and the Peach State offers 17 days of in-person early voting compared to 15 days in the Centennial State.

‘First, let me say, on Colorado. Colorado allows you to register on Election Day, Colorado has voting by mail where they send, to 100% of people in the state who are eligible, applications to vote by mail,’ Psaki said, adding that 94% of Colorado citizens voted by mail in the 2020 election.

Colorado also accepts 16 forms of identification, compared to Georgia’s six.

Psaki also made another distinction between Georgia’s new voting law and the existing one in Colorado.

‘The Georgia legislation is built on a lie. There was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election, Georgia’s top Republican election officials have acknowledged that repeatedly in interviews,” she said. ”And what there was, however, was record-setting turnout, especially by voters of color. So instead, what we’re seeing here, for politicians who didn’t like the outcome, they’re not changing their policies to win more votes, they’re changing the rules to exclude more voters. And we certainly see the circumstances as different.’

President Joe Biden has criticized the Georgia law and its impact on voters of color, calling it ‘Jim Crow in the 21st century.’

Psaki ended the question by pointing out that in a free society, ‘It’s up to Major League Baseball to determine where they’re holding their All-Star Game.

Doocy didn’t ask a follow-up question.”

Note, Doocy did not fare well last week either, when he raised the issue of not being called on by the President at a recent conference. He insinuated there was a “no call list.” This brief interchange put that to bed.

“Psaki replied: ‘We’re here having a conversation aren’t we? And don’t I take questions from you every time you come to the briefing room?’

‘Yes but,’ Doocy started.

She quickly interrupted him. ‘Hasn’t the president taken questions from you since he came into office? Yes or no?’

Doocy got defensive. ‘Only when I have shouted after he goes through his whole list and the president has been very generous with his time with Fox. I’m just curious about this list that he’s given.'”

In my simple view, if a reporter plans on asking a question, especially one that is designed to trip someone up or make them reveal something, it would behoove him or her to know the facts. Of course, it has never stopped the higher paid talk show hosts who do not let the truth get in the way of their narrative.

Jen Psaki Destroys Fox News ‘Gotcha’ Question About Georgia Voting Law | HuffPost

Don’t Laugh at Me (a reprise)

The following was written about eight years ago, but sadly it seems to be in even more needed today. The words go straight to the heart, especially if you are a parent. We should remind ourselves that every child or even adult who is tormented, is someone’s child. Thinking of the Golden Rule, is this how you want your child treated?

Peter Yarrow, Noel (Paul) Stookey and Mary Travers made famous a song written by Steve Seskin and Allan Shamblin called “Don’t Laugh at Me.” Mark Wills, another artist has also recorded a variation along with Seskin, but it is the context and words that are embodied in Peter, Paul and Mary that makes the song resonate. When you live your lives speaking out for the disenfranchised, this song takes on far greater meaning than with any other artist, even the writers. Here is the entire song, courtesy of Peter, Paul and Mary with due thanks to Steve Seskin and Allan Shamblin. You can give it a listen after the lyrics.

I’m a little boy with glasses, the one they call the geek. A  little girl who never smiles ‘Cause I have got braces on my teeth. And I  know how it feels to cry myself to sleep.

I’m that kid on every playground who’s always chosen last. A single teenage mother tryin’ to overcome my past. You don’t have to be my friend but is it too much to ask?

Don’t laugh at me, don’t call me names. Don’t get your pleasure from my pain. In God’s eyes we’re all the same. Someday we’ll all  have perfect wings, don’t laugh at me.

I’m the beggar on the corner you’ve passed me on the street. And I wouldn’t be out here beggin’ if I had enough to eat. And don’t think I  don’t notice that our eyes never meet.

Don’t laugh at me, don’t call me names. Don’t get your pleasure from my pain. In God’s eyes we’re all the same. Someday we’ll all  have perfect wings, don’t laugh at me.

I’m fat, I’m thin I’m short, I’m tall I’m deaf, I’m  blind Hey, aren’t we all?

Don’t laugh at me, don’t call me names. Don’t get your pleasure from my pain. In God’s eyes we’re all the same. Someday we’ll all  have perfect wings, don’t laugh at me.

Well I’m fat, I’m thin I’m short, I’m tall I’m deaf, I’m blind. In a way we’re all.

I’m black, I’m white. And I am brown. I’m Jewish. I’m  Christian. And I’m a Muslim.

I’m gay. I’m lesbian. I’m American Indian. I’m very, very young. I’m quite aged.

I’m quite well fed. I’m very, very poor.

Don’t laugh at me, don’t call me names. Don’t get your pleasure from my pain. In God’s eyes we’re all the same Someday we’ll all  have perfect wings, don’t laugh at me.

My country ’tis of thee. oh, sweet land of liberty. It is of thee I that I sing.

We need to stop the bullying of others whether it be physical or mental torment. Whether it is in person or online as cyberbullying. Whether it is in the legislature or in the pulpit. But, especially the latter. One of my greatest pet peeves is bigotry from the pulpit and when bigotry is espoused by a spiritual advisor it is just like bullying. And, per Dan Savage who advises teenagers who are bullied because they are gay or lesbian, it does get better. Yet, it could be better still, as we have too many adults and hate groups (which is the extreme version) who try to divide, exclude and torment. Please heed these words and advocate by voice and example to treat all as we want to be treated.

Don’t laugh at me, don’t call me names. Don’t get your pleasure from my pain. In God’s eyes we’re all the same Someday we’ll all  have perfect wings, don’t laugh at me.

Peter, Paul & Mary – Don’t Laugh at Me – YouTube

The following is message I typed in comment to a post which spoke of the hating of Asian-Americans that has been growing over the last year. Further, the BLM movement has also highlighted that hate and demonization has been harmful to African-Americans as long as this country has been in existence. The following are words from an old white man (me) who grew up in the south. They need to be shouted from the roof tops.

That Jesus fellow said something about treating people like you wanted to be treated. He did not have any caveats about treating people whose skin was darker or whose heritage was different any worse or better. In fact, Jesus tended to hang out with those who were disenfranchised and needed Him the most. He said helping someone in need was akin to helping Him. So, Jesus led by example. Remember this when a so-called leader tells you to hate someone.

Rocket Girl – the story of Mary Sherman Morgan (a reprise)

The following post was written about eight years ago. It bears repeating to honor our first female rocket scientist.

Per the description of the biography called  “Rocket Girl” by George D. Morgan about his mother on the Amazon website: “This is the extraordinary true story of America’s first female rocket scientist, told by her son. It describes Mary Sherman Morgan’s crucial contribution to launching America’s first satellite and the author’s labyrinthine journey to uncover his mother’s lost legacy – a legacy buried deep under a lifetime of secrets political, technological, and personal. Blending a fascinating personal history with dramatic historical events taking place on the world stage, this compelling narrative brings long-overdue attention to a modest but brilliant woman whose work proved essential for America’s early space program. In 1938, a young German rocket enthusiast named Wernher von Braun had dreams of building a rocket that could fly him to the moon.

On the opposite side of the world, a young farm girl named Mary Sherman was attending high school in Ray, North Dakota. In an age when girls rarely dreamed of a career in science, Mary wanted to be a chemist. A decade later the dreams of these two disparate individuals would coalesce in ways neither could have imagined. In a vivid narrative, Morgan relates how World War II and the Cold War space race with the Russians changed the fates of both von Braun and his mother. When von Braun and other top engineers could not find a solution to the repeated failures that plagued the nascent US rocket program, North American Aviation, where Mary Sherman Morgan then worked, was given the challenge. Recognizing her talent for chemistry, company management turned the assignment over to young Mary.

In the end, America succeeded in launching rockets into space, but only because of the joint efforts of the brilliant farm girl from North Dakota and the famous German scientist. While von Braun went on to become a high-profile figure in NASA’s manned space flight, Mary Sherman Morgan and her contributions fell into obscurity.” You can see more about the book with the following link:

I learned of Mary Sherman Morgan the other day while watching PBS Newshour. They interviewed her son George about his book about his mother, the rocket scientist. Many things strike me about this story. First, her talent could not be restrained by the social limitations of the day. She succeeded in spite of being the “only woman in the room” on almost every occasion. To do what she did with the constant push back, both verbally and non-verbally, speaks volumes of both her ability and character. Whether due to race, ethnicity or gender, to always be the lone different one in a group of people, takes some chutzpah to succeed that many don’t have.

Second, she was an unassuming woman. Her family and friends had little, if any, understanding of the huge role she played in the US space program. She did not wish to be in the limelight and because of her gender, no one pushed her into it. So, others took her portion of the credit for the glory and she was OK by that. Her son wrote this book to tell the real story. He had to do a lot of digging. His mom made a difference and others need to know about it what she did.

I am a father of three, with my daughter the youngest at age 16. I want every opportunity for her and do not want anyone to limit her because of her gender. That is grossly unfair to her and society. Unfortunately, women do not get these opportunities in many places around the globe. I have said often, on top of the gross unfairness, it is economically suicidal for a country to limit the opportunities of at least half of its intellectual capital. What if they have a Mary Sherman Morgan in their midst, but deny her educational opportunity? They would never realize the potential of her ability.

This is why it so important for all of us to push and keep pushing for equal opportunity. It is imperative that all people be treated with dignity and be in a safe and secure environment. I personally do not care what religion you follow, but if your group’s interpretation of your scripture puts down women and treats them like possessions, then either you need to get a better interpretation or maybe find a new religion. Social justice is a moral imperative. We must treat all with respect and just because you’re a man, does not mean you should get more than your fair share.

To flourish, we need more Mary Sherman Morgans in our world. If we have them and let them be successful, our world will be a better place. You go, Rocket Girl!

Welcome to America, I hope you are packing heat – a reprise of a still relevant post

The following post was written almost eight years ago, but as you read it, the events seem to come right out of today’s headlines. This is one topic I am truly tired of writing about, as lobbyists have hobbled the ability for legislators to act like parents and spouses and do something. Americans have said in surveys they want, yet nothing gets done. It reveals who butters the bread for these politicians. At this moment, one more shooting has occurred in Virginia. After Colorado. After Atlanta….

I have written several posts about our excessive gun violence in America. We lead the world by far in gun deaths and children gun deaths. Yet, we continue to do nothing about it. We have a parade of children led shootings at schools the past few weeks, yet we continue to do nothing about it. Pick up any US newspaper anywhere in the country and count the number of gun death or violence stories. I wrote a post about Googling a “six-year-old kills four-year-old” and counting the number of stories that pop up. Yet, we still do nothing about it. We have mass shootings, which are horrific tragedies, but dwarfed by the daily killings of kids, yet we still do nothing about it. And, Americans by virtue of reputable surveys, clearly want better background checks and more elongated waiting periods, yet we still do nothing about it.

Here are a few links to these previous posts.

I am thinking of the person who finally asked Senator Joe McCarthy during his communist witch hunt trials, “Senator, have you no shame?” That was actually the beginning of the end for McCarthy. I fully recognize the complexity of what is causing gun deaths, but the NRA and strident gun amassers would like you to believe that guns have little to do with gun deaths. Responsible gun owners know this not to be the case, which is why they take great pains to teach their use and put them away for safekeeping. So, using the McCarthy line above, “NRA, have you no shame?”

We are well past the time to act on these issues. It is a poverty issue, it is mental health issue, it is a lack of civil discourse issue, it is a violence in entertainment issue, but make no mistake about it, it is an access to guns issue. Without access to a weapon, the child does not kill his sibling or cousin. Without access to a weapon, the depressed teenager, college student or adult does not act on an impulse and end a life. Without access to a weapon a drunken patron at a bar or ball game does not go to his car and come back guns a blazing because they were offended.

NRA, have you no shame? You could have acted responsibly like the majority of gun owners, yet you decided to fan the flames of a fervent crowd and crow about Second Amendment rights, which I still have not seen anyone threaten. You have also usurped the leadership of the GOP and taken them down a darker path along with some other fervent misconceptions. As a result, we cannot have the long overdue civil, appropriate debate about this topic looking at all issues, including what Americans, even Republicans want by far – better background checks and elongated waiting periods. We should do more than that, but those two issues are no brainers and largely popular.

It is past time. NRA, have you no shame? NRA, stand down. We need to have a better conversation without your involvement, as you violated the trust of Americans and responsible gun owners, whom you no longer represent.

How do you know who the good guys are? (a repeat post)

This is a repeat post from over eight years ago. With yet one more mass shooting in the United States, on top of the usual gun deaths that happen every day reported in any newspaper, this message sadly must be sounded again. We cannot solve a problem, if we don’t admit we have one.

There have been many excellent posts on the need to lessen gun deaths in the United States. I have been thoroughly impressed by many blogging friends, in particular Amaya at who in the face of well-armed relatives will not back down on the need for smarter gun control. Yet, the purpose of this post is to address a series of questions I have, one in particular, in response to the infamous comment by Wayne LaPierre of the NRA.

“The only solution to a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”

My simple question is how do you know who the good guy with a gun is as opposed the bad guy? The answer to this question is not that simple, as we are all varying shades of gray. There are very few, if any, all good or all bad, people. Even Mother Teresa confided in her journal how tempted she was and how hard she prayed to do the right thing each day. You would be hard pressed to find a better person than Mother Teresa. Yet, since we are not all Mother Teresa’s, let me quote Kevin Horrigan of the St. Louis Dispatch who said this week about athletes who lie and cheat – Social scientists who have studied the issue generally agree that 10% of people are honest all the time, 5% will lie and cheat any time it’s in their interest and 85% of people are basically honest, but depending on the circumstances, will cut a few corners or shave the truth from time to time.

Using the above as a proxy, we could say that 85% of people are in the category of the varying shades of gray. We are human and not bad people, but we will err, sin and use bad judgment. So, let’s place a gun in the hands of the 85% and see what happens on a daily basis. As I noted in earlier blogs, as tragic as Newtown is, the greater tragedy occurs every day. A 16-year-old kills a 13-year-old for showing him disrespect. A distraught son gets mad at his mom and kills his three siblings and parents. A person gets mad at a pizza parlor, goes to his car and comes back to kill the person who slighted him. A mother shoots her son over an American Idol argument. A football player shoots his girlfriend in front of his mother as he is mad at her for staying out late. A man goes home to get his gun after being confronted about his dangerous driving in a parking lot, then returns and shoots two people. A man takes a gun to sell at a weapons show and it discharges and hurts someone.

A gun in the hands of a perceived good person does not make things safer for many reasons. Our society has become less civil to each other, so arguments become more hostile than they need to be. Without a gun, you may have seen a fist fight or someone leaving the scene. With access to a gun, the good guy will be more prone to use it to preserve his honor. So, acting impulsively, a death occurs and he is charged with a crime and will go to jail.

Acting on impulse gets worse when you mix guns, alcohol and testosterone. Good men when tipsy or drunk will throw good judgment out the window. If a gun is handy and offense is taken, whether intended or not, someone will get shot. “Oh, but he was such a good man,” his neighbors would say. When I hear about people who want to take a concealed weapon into a bar, I truly think that is the most asinine action one could do. And, if you don’t believe me, please ask your wife, mother or sister about what good can possibly come from mixing guns, alcohol and testosterone.

But, let’s set that aside and talk to Mr. LaPierre’s thesis in a mass shooting situation, since that is the only crisis he wants to address. Let’s say we arm the 10% who are honest as the day is long. Police officers and soldiers will tell you, no matter how much training you have, it is a totally different ball game when you are shooting at someone who is shooting at you. Would a teacher better serve her students to get them out of harm’s way as practiced or attempt to be Dirty Harry? Once he or she is shot, the children have no prayer. And, to further embellish this point, there was someone armed in the Aurora theatre. He said it was so dark and smoky, he did not know who to shoot. This is someone who knew what they were doing and chose not to fire.

I am delighted the President asked his Vice President to discuss openly with lawmakers what to do about our nation leading the civilized world by far in gun deaths. With 80% of the gun deaths out of the top 23 nations combined, we hold an infamous distinction. I detest that this has become a wedge issue, but one side has to disagree with the other side because the other side said it. So, the recommendations made by the President based on the VP led committee are meritorious. They should be considered each and every one. I for one am against assault weapons in the hands of civilians. I think any civilian that has an assault weapon has the potential to do great harm given the above.

Yet, if we set that aside, as it gets included in the eternally mentioned and misunderstood Second Amendment rights basket, let’s focus on a couple of things that should be as close to no brainers as possible.

 All guns purchased need to have a waiting period and background check, period. There is no reason not to require this. There should be no gun show loophole as to have one defeats the purpose. This is not a fishing license, it is for a weapon that is designed to kill. You can wait 30 days for it James Bond.

– All weapons and bullets need to be traceable. The police have long advocated for this. If you have an unlicensed weapon or bullets, you should lose your weapon, be fined or go to jail if you continue to be non-compliant. If you have no malintent, then you should not be threatened by this requirement. That car you say that also kills people has a VIN number and the driver has a license. And, the driver could not drive it until he or she showed evidence of insurance.

– Guns should not be around alcohol. We must address civil disagreement as a society, but when judgment is impaired due to alcohol, people die when guns are around. Again stating loudly, mixing guns, alcohol and testosterone is assinine.

– I am for armed guards in school. To have at least the illusion of better security to dissuade mass shooters, we need security guards who know what they are doing. But, I do know many public schools cut back on teachers, counselors and security guards due to budget reasons. I have witnessed on many occasions, people cry out to cut back big government and then when positions are reduced, the same folks cry foul when something bad happens. This is important, so let’s fund it and more teachers with it.

– We must make mental health services more accessible and get over the stigma. One in five people will have some issue with mental health in their lifetime. One in 10 people in a company’s medical plan will be taking drugs for a mental health issue. In today’s world, we can live normal lives with mental health issues. Yet, with that said, when people do get depressed, the availability of a weapon increases the likelihood of suicide. This is why having guns on college campuses is a horrible idea – college kids have a higher degree of depression than general society and these kids will act impulsively. And, once acted out, it is over. There is no do over.

–  Finally, we must take responsibility for our actions. If we own a gun, we need to be like the many responsible gun owners who are rebelling against the NRA. We must also teach civil disagreement approaches in school. There are some forward thinking programs that are doing this, but it should be a routine part of the schooling and preached routinely by teachers and reinforced by parents, mentors, etc.

I guess if there is an appropriate prayer to the God of your own understanding, it is something like the following – Lord, please help me do the right thing, even when I am tempted to do otherwise. Please help me use good judgment and be accountable and responsible for my actions. And, help me treat others like I want to be treated. But, since I cannot always do the above, using the famous words of President Ronald Reagan, “trust but verify.” Make sure that if I own a gun, it is registered along with its bullets and I had to go through a thorough background check to get it. Therefore, I will make damn sure I am using it to a good purpose.


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Now days people can make money doing all sort of things. Find what it is that you are good at and exploit it, If you have a passion for it dig for it. I used to think that people who are talking about finance were just well off, they didn’t have to worry about living paycheck to paycheck with free time in their hands.

Little did I know, they started somewhere and all of this wouldn’t be possible without a budget. If at the end of every month your checking account have a balance of $0.10. revise your finances make changes you have a steady income you can cut your expenses to change the outcome of your monthly budget

Always remember savings start with little contribution and gradually work your way up no matter how small after awhile if you choose one of those online savings that’s paying high interest you will want to put more away after seeing the outcome of your hard work. To get this started there are multiple ways you can get money for a big first deposit let’s talk about a few.

Sale stuff you don’t need/use no, I’m not talking about wake up a Saturday morning throw a big yard sale with smart apps like letgo and so many others you can make profits of your unwanted stuff. You can definitely bump up your savings with that pair of shoes, purse, or dress you got for Christmas last year which you haven’t touch every since.

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Logitech unveils Lapdesk N600 for SA

Logitech have unveiled the Touch Lapdesk N600, a movable surface that sits between your lap, and your laptop.

The N600 features a 5 inch retractable touchpad which supports multi-swipe navigation which replaces the conventional mouse. It also features a heat shield design to prevent your laptop’s exhaust ports from heating your lap, as well as an anti slip surface to hold your laptop in place.

Connecting to your laptop via a USB unifying receiver, and boasting battery life of up to 6 months, the Lapdesk will be available in South Africa in September 2011, with an RRP of R699.99.

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Logitech Touch Lapdesk N600 Features Large, Retractable Touchpad with Multi-Touch Pointing, Swiping, Scrolling

So you can browse straight from your lap. Today(9 June 2011), Logitech unveiled the Logitech Touch Lapdesk N600, featuring a large touchpad that makes it easier than ever to point, scroll and swipe your way through the Web.

“We’ve seen people using everything from pillows to pets to shield their laps from the heat their laptops generate,” said Yousef Atwan, Regional Director for Middle East and Africa,. “Our lapdesks are much more effective and, with the addition of a multi-touch touchpad, you’ll get the added capability to more easily move through your favourite content without attaching additional peripherals.”

The Logitech Touch Lapdesk N600 features a 5-inch, retractable touchpad with multi-touch navigation. You move the pointer with one finger, can scroll using two, and can swipe through pages or pictures with three.

The multi-layer, heat-shielding design of the lapdesk protects you from laptop heat so you can browse in cool comfort, and the anti-slip surface helps keep your laptop in place. To get started, you just plug the tiny Logitech Unifying receiver into the USB port and start navigating. For your convenience, Logitech’s newest lapdesk offers up to six months of battery life.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Touch Lapdesk N600 is expected to be available in South Africa in September 2011, for a suggested retail price of R 699.99.

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Neymar Wants To Return To Barca

Neymar regrets his decision to leave Barcelona for PSG and is desperate to return to the Nou Camp at the end of the season, according to a new report in Spain. Mundo Deportivo claims that the Brazilian has offered to rejoin the Spanish giants ‘several times’ already and that a big-money deal is ‘not impossible’.

Neymar is said to have grown tired with life in Paris and wants to move back to Barcelona – and be reunited with Lionel Messi. Mundo Deportivo say that his relationship with the Argentine is a key factor, as are his friendships with the likes of Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic.

Neymar is said to regard Barca as ‘his club’ and he has not been motivated by playing in Ligue 1, with PSG already eight points clear at the top of the table. The French champions were easily beaten by Real Madrid in the first knockout round of last season’s Champions League after Neymar was bought for a world record £198million to help them challenge for the trophy.

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Cholesterol is among one of the most typical ingredients of foods we take in. It serves many purposes in our bodies, however its major function is to create bile acids that aid in the digestion of fat. Because of this, it is frequently described as “the quiet killer.” Gas Station Food For Lowering Cholesterol

Many people need to strive to keep their cholesterol under 200 milligrams/deciliter (mg/dl), or regarding 5.2 millimols/litre (mmol/L), if you have a genetic background of cardiovascular disease or you go to a high threat for creating a stroke or a heart problem. The National cholesterol guidelines given by the American Heart Association recommend that lots of people get their cholesterol within the suggested variety. However, some individuals have to make every effort much more challenging than others to achieve cholesterol levels that will certainly help them live a long as well as healthy and balanced life. Gas Station Food For Lowering Cholesterol

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Gas Station Food For Lowering CholesterolIf your healthcare provider makes a suggestion for treatment, he may recommend numerous types of cholesterol screening. The first choice is called fasting lipid account. In this process, your healthcare provider takes an example of your blood utilizing a non-penetrated skin hook. Your healthcare provider then measures your triglycerides, high density lipoproteins, high pressure in your arteries, and also reduced density lipoproteins. Gas Station Food For Lowering Cholesterol

If you take every one of these right into factor to consider, then your healthcare provider can figure out how healthy and balanced you are. He can also recommend a drug that is developed specifically to reduced cholesterol. An additional alternative would certainly be a combination of medicines. Some people like to take an all-natural cholesterol medication together with a daily exercise routine and a healthy lifestyle changes program. If you do choose to make use of cholesterol decreasing medicines, make certain to follow your medical professional’s orders closely. Your doctor might additionally want you to undertake more than one sort of therapy.

There are various other alternatives if your physician feels that other approaches of therapy are not working. One such option is to take statins. The purpose of taking statins is to lower the amount of cholesterol that builds up in your blood. Statins do have side effects, they are the best of all available treatments for individuals having a hard time to manage cholesterol.

While medical professionals are uncertain specifically what states may do to your body, there are specific manner ins which it can increase your risk for a heart attack. For instance, individuals who have high cholesterol degrees and also hypertension are at higher danger for a cardiac arrest. If you already have heart disease, after that you are currently at greater danger. Statins can assist you lower these threat aspects.

If your doctor believes that you have extremely high LDL cholesterol levels, after that he might recommend a medicine called atheroma renolone to decrease them. However, atheroma does feature some severe side effects, including vision issues, diarrhea, and also throwing up. Individuals with very high triglycerides as well as low good cholesterol levels are not prospects for this type of treatment because triglycerides are a harmful substance in their bloodstream. While it can lower LDL cholesterol degrees, it will enhance HDL cholesterol, which is the good cholesterol.

The factor that statins increase the danger for a heart attack is due to the fact that they interfere with the blood vessel motion in your body. As your arteries end up being clogged, they will not have the ability to transport the nutrients that they require. Without an increased blood circulation, the plaque build-up will certainly begin, which will cause a severe cardiac arrest. Because of this, people who take statins to lower their blood cholesterol degrees are actually at an enhanced threat for a cardiovascular disease.

Obviously, you don’t truly intend to experience a heart attack, but making use of statins can absolutely raise your danger. Among the negative effects of taking these medicines is that you will certainly experience muscle mass weak point. While this sign is only light as well as will not impact your capacity to function, it definitely isn’t anything you intend to handle. Opposite effects consist of diarrhea, exhaustion, queasiness, and also an increase in the frequency of colds. Some people have even described the fatigue that they really feel as approaching being at the end phase of cancer cells.

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The bottom line is that there are many different points you can do to decrease your overall cholesterol, including your diet regimen, workout, weight-loss, and also enhanced consumption of foods that are high in HDL, or good cholesterol. Trans fats found in some preferred dining establishments are an issue for lots of people and also should be prevented when possible. On top of that, you ought to try to eat as healthy and balanced of a diet regimen as feasible, staying clear of fatty foods as well as eating more foods that are high in healthy protein. These foods are not only good for you, yet are also really simple to discover, which makes controlling your cholesterol rather easy.


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FairEntry is Open!
FairEntry is OPEN for 4-H Members to pre-register for the 2020 4-H Completion Events. Even though we are not doing a traditional Fair this year, pre-registration is STILL REQUIRED to participate in the completion events.

The pre-entry deadline (without a late fee) is TOMORROW, Friday, June 19, 2020 . A late fee of $25 per 4-H Member will be assessed for entries received between June 20 and June 26, 2020. After June 26, 2020, absolutely NO ENTRIES will be accepted for any reason.

If you have any questions on FairEntry, email Jean. Her email is at the top of this newsletter. DON"T wait until the last minute. The pre-entry deadline WILL NOT be extended.

Emails are still the best way to contact us as they are checked regularly. Please do not call and leave voicemails, they are not checked as often due to the fact that our office is still only open via appointment only.

Click on the blue FairEntry Arrow above on the right to go to FairEntry.

Once there, click on the green "Sign in with 4HOnline" button to log in. Do NOT click on the blue log in button. See the image on the right.

Please note: Video and E-record uploads are NOT required to finish your entries in FairEntry. There is a blue button that says "Continue" at the bottom of that screen. Just scroll down and click the button to proceed.
Please pay attention to your emails!
Instructions will be coming soon for video and E-record uploading in FairEntry.

Also, Rabbit members, families and leaders, Ethan sent out an email on 6/16/20 at 10:14 p.m. with very important details in regards to this year's Rabbit completion event.
Do You Need a Signature?
Do you need a signature on your E-record? There are a few options the State Office has given us for this year.
  • You can ask your leader(s) to send you a note saying that they are signing the project.
  • Your leader(s) could email you their signature for the you to put in the e-record.
  • You can email your E-record to the leader to have them sign it and return it to you.
4-H Member Spotlight
Hi, my name is Garrett Fetty and I have been in 4-H for 6 years and I am a member of the Antelope Crossing 4-H Club. I am currently taking pigs and small engines this year. I have also taken shooting sports, model craft, and model rockets. This year my pigs’ names are Red and Tilly. Tilly is more ‘enthusiastic’ than Red, but Red has a better personality for Showmanship Class. I really like my small engine project as I really like working on engines and getting my hands dirty. 4-H, along with family and friends, have been teaching me responsibility and good work habits. I have gotten better with my responsibilities and choosing what I should do first. I may not be excited about doing my work first but, then I have more time to relax and enjoy life. I especially like playing sports (golf, bowling, basketball and baseball) outside of 4-H.

Hello! My name is Grant Fetty and I’m 13 years old. I have been in 4-H for 6 years now. In the past I have done Shooting Sports, Creative Cooks and Model Rocketry. Outside of 4-H I play golf, baseball, basketball, and bowling. This year I am doing pigs and cooking and my pigs are named Bomb and Bob. I enjoy being with these two big fellas and they have been progressing nicely while working them in the practice pen. Over the past 6 years of 4-H I have learned so much; how to cook delicious muffins, how to use different strategies to get the judge to focus on you while showing your pigs and trying new things that you haven’t done. 4-H is all about trying new things and learning how to succeed in something you never have done before. Most importantly though is to try your best and have fun! Like hanging out with your friends at Fair when you have free time.
Congratulations to Arapahoe County 4-H member Kaylee Sefcovic on being awarded two Colorado 4-H Foundation scholarships!

They are the CSU Freshman Scholarship and the Audrey Sandstead Scholarship.
Are You or Your Club Looking for Alternatives to In-Person Community Service Activities?

Please see some suggestions below for community service -
  • Have your child read a book to an isolated senior through StoriiTime.
  • Send online messages or letters of encouragement to nursing home residents and staff through Adopt a Nursing Home Program.
  • Give well deserved treats for troops through Soldiers Angels Treats for Troops.
  • Sew emotional support blankets for Binky Patrol.
  • Send a card, letter, note or drawing/colored picture once a week to someone undergoing chemotherapy. Apply at Chemo Angels.
  • Help put together STEM kits in our office with Claudia. We are putting kits together for local schools and could use extra hands! Email Claudia if you are interested
The 2020 Arapahoe County 4-H Fairbook has been posted on our website along with the Arapahoe County Fair website. Please click on either button below to access it.
Bennett FFA Virtual Livestock Show
$15 an animal, $5 per animal entered in showman ship paid through Venmo.

Registration form  due with payment by July 4th.

Videos emailed to or sent via Facebook messenger to Bennett FFA Chapter.
Face to Face Programming Request Policy
We appreciate your patience as we work to continue to offer high quality 4-H programming in Arapahoe County. As of May 16, 2020, CSU Extension has directed that we will continue virtual delivery for a vast majority of our programming. For those activities that are not able to be completed virtually, such as shooting sports practices (with certified shooting sports leaders), horse levels testing, horse practices, dog practices, and livestock clinics, CSU Extension will permit in-person activities that comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and public health guidance . At this time, this does NOT include 4-H club meetings, those will still need to be held virtually at this time. Please email our 4-H staff if you have questions about specific activities.

If you are interested in hosting an event, you must contact Arapahoe County Extension Staff at least TWO WEEKS prior to the event. This will allow for the office to develop a program plan request to be submitted to CSU Extension Administration and State 4-H. All activities must be submitted to CSU Extension administration prior to the event, 4-H staff will work with leaders on the required documentation for these programs. These activities will also adhere to CSU policies in support of public health and safety. Our ultimate goal is to remain relevant, strong partners within our Colorado communities, while also supporting their health and safety.

As part of Arapahoe County Government’s gradual facilities reopening plan, the Arapahoe County CSU Extension Office is now open by APPOINTMENT ONLY. We will not be able to accept walk-in clients at this time. Please email individual 4-H staff members to set up an appointment. Thank you!
Attention 4-H Members and Leaders!
There is a youth and adult participant form that will need to be filled out if you plan to participate in in-person programs (when allowed by all governing bodies) either as a member or volunteer. The form(s) must be completed and emailed to Jean at so she can upload them in 4HOnline.
Updated Club Chartering Information

Your club or committee’s chartering documents must be emailed to Jean at by August 31st . We will then upload your documents into 4HOnline for you.  Leaders need to completely fill out the chartering packet and send it to us. Electronic signatures are acceptable. All document signers must be enrolled and activated in 4HOnline! You do not have to upload the documents in 4HOnline.

Please note that ALL clubs MUST use the template the State has provided. No Exceptions. Articles I, IX and X must match the template word for word or your bylaws will not be accepted. You cannot change, delete or add anything to those articles. For the 2021 - 2022 4-H year, you will not have to resubmit the bylaws if nothing has changed.

If your club dissovles, pelase note that we have to have a statement from the bank showing your club account has been closed and has a zero balance. If your club doesn't have a bank account, just include a note that there was no previous bank account.
We would love to get the ball rolling early so this is not a last-minute project come August. Please engage your club members (virtually) in developing and updating your Annual Plan, Budget, and Financial Review. This is an IRS requirement of all 4-H clubs, committees and other entities. All of us at the county and state level are doing our best to make the process as easy and painless as possible. Thank you for your continued effort and work towards building a strong 4-H program in Arapahoe County. We hope this reminder allows you some time to start to prepare to get this accomplished. Click on the button above to access the chartering documents. We are here to support you, so please let us know if we can help in any way.
4-H Completion Event Pre-Entry Deadline (with no $25 late fee)
6/19/2020 - TOMORROW!!

4-H Completion Event Pre-Entry Deadline with $25 late fee per member
Q & A Session on Uploading Videos & E-Records into FairEntry for FCS & Gen. Project Members
6/23/2020; 7:30 - 9 p.m.
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Can Chiropractic Help Spinal Stenosis?

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Can Chiropractic Help With Stenosis

The chiropractic approach to spinal stenosis is holistic and addresses the bottom line causes of the condition with the goal of long term wellness.

The best chiropractic treatment for spinal stenosis will be guided by accurate diagnosis, possibly from X-rays or other diagnostic methods, and an understanding of the patient’s clinical history.

As professional chiropractors, we have seen many of our patients overcome spinal stenosis with chiropractic assistance (without resorting to surgery or medications).

Here are answers to some common questions our patients ask us:

What is Spinal Stenosis?

The condition refers to narrowed or compressed spaces between your spinal bones.

The compression puts excess pressure on the nerves that traverse through the spine and impacts their signal relay function. The condition mostly occurs in the upper and lower back areas.

What Are the Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis?

As mentioned before, when the spinal bones press together, they interfere with the signal transmission functions of the nerves within the spinal cord. This neurological signal impairment often leads to:

  • Feelings of pain and numbness in the neck and back
  • Numbness in the legs and lower back
  • Problems with balance and stability
  • Difficulty in mobility in extreme cases of stenosis in the cervical spine

The above symptoms will affect either your upper back or lower back, depending on the part of the spinal cord where the stenosis has occurred.

What Are the Causes of Spinal Stenosis?

Some cases of narrow spinal canals are congenital, but on most occasions, the condition is a result of several factors including:

Spinal injuries: Trauma such as those from car accidents or falls can cause a dislocation of one or more bones of the spine. The inflammation of the surrounding tissues after back surgery may similarly put excess pressure on the spinal cord and its nerve network.

Stiff and thickened ligaments: Each of the bones in your spinal cord have tough tissues that join them to other bones. When this tough tissue thickens and bulges, it can lead to a case of spinal stenosis.

Bone overgrowth: Conditions such as osteoarthritis lead to wear and tear on the spinal bones, subsequently causing the formation of spinal spurs.

Old age/herniated discs: As you grow older, the soft cushioning material that works as a shock absorber between the spinal discs gradually dries out and flattens. The result is that the bones press heavily together and form bone spurs. Disc herniation may also be caused by injuries or a dislocation of the spinal bones.

How Do I Deal With the Pain From Spinal Stenosis?

There are several over the counter and prescription based painkillers that might help you cope with the pain from a compressed spinal cord.

Please note, however, that this is a temporary solution. The painkillers do not address or correct the causative factor for your condition and pain. Increased use of painkillers without tackling the root cause of a disease has, in many cases, led to over-dependence on the pain meds. That is the story of America’s Opioid addiction crisis.

It’s also important to remember that pain is only one of the many symptoms of spinal stenosis. You can mask the pain, but what about numbness, loss of balance, muscle weakness and impaired mobility? These concerns, therefore, call for a more comprehensive treatment approach for spinal stenosis to correct not only the symptoms but stem out their original cause once and for all.

How Does Chiropractic Care Help with Spinal Stenosis?

Chiropractic care is a wellness approach that targets healing through spinal manipulation.

There is reliable evidence to show that non-invasive and all-natural treatment options are effective against many forms of illnesses and health issues. Chiropractic is especially appropriate for spinal stenosis because it corrects and re-aligns dislocated and herniated discs, thus reducing pressure on the spinal cord and its joints and nerve networks.

Apart from spinal manipulation, chiropractors use a variety of techniques to address stenosis symptoms.

For instance, we may use expert massage in a chiropractic session to help to treat pain and reduce inflammation or various mechanical tools that can help address numbness and restore function to your muscles.

Personalized exercise and physiotherapy, which is also a part of chiropractic care, ultimately leads to physical strength, flexibility, and optimal spinal support.

(Have you ever wondered, “Is Chiropractic Safe“? Click to read our in-depth examination)

Chiropractic Care for Stenosis vs. Surgery

Chiropractic care for spinal stenosis is non-invasive, as seen earlier. After an initial diagnosis, the chiropractic doctor will identify the affected areas of your spinal cord and direct manual or machine-assisted spinal manipulations on those areas.

These processes happen without you having to “go under the knife.” Chiropractic treatment for spinal stenosis is often preferable because it is non-invasive, takes less time for patients to recover after the treatment and the costs involved are comparatively much lower.

On the other hand, a surgical approach to spinal stenosis may require that the surgeon removes a part of your vertebrae to take the pressure off your nerves. They may also have to widen the spinal spaces where the nerves exit. These procedures may be done in several areas of your spine and bone grafts or metal implants are later used to join the affected areas of your spine.

The invasive nature of surgery is associated with risks. Something could go wrong during the procedure or the internal alteration and removal of parts of your spine could lead to future complications. The costs for the procedures are high, and it takes a long time for patients to recover. That’s not to say surgery is never a good choice but it makes sense to evaluate all your options.

Chiropractic Care for Stenosis vs. Medications

Chiropractic therapy aims to treat spinal stenosis without medication. That is achieved through manual spinal adjustment, stretches and other therapies. The treatment may also tackle your pain through massage.

Compared to medications, chiropractic therapy aims to get at the root of your issues and address the core cause. This approach is intended to be a long term solution and does not carry any of the potentially harmful side effects of continuing to use pharmaceuticals.

The Role of Exercise in Relieving Spinal Stenosis

Exercise helps to strengthen the muscles around the back and reduce inflammation by increasing blood circulation to the affected areas. Physical therapy also improves your overall flexibility, which reduces stiff muscles that often worsen the symptoms of spinal stenosis.

A chiropractor will create a physical therapy routine that addresses your back pain and mobility issues from the condition. The exercise will incorporate several modalities that target to rectify the position of your spine and decompress the spinal nerves. Common routines include sustained lumbar extensions, seated lumbar flexion and pelvic tilts, among others.

How to Get Help With Your Spinal Stenosis

At Evolve Chiropractic, we provide evidence-based chiropractic care for spinal stenosis patients at our Illinois locations here:

We leverage the latest technology in the field, and together with our many years of experience, we welcome you to experience quick pain relief, long term wellness, and improved quality of life.

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“Nitin went to a grocery shop to buy some stuff for his monthly ration. His total bill comes out to be Rs. 1,565. He gives the shopkeeper an amount of Rs.1600, and the shopkeeper returns Rs 40 as a change since he didn’t have Rs. 5”.

What did just happen? The shopkeeper compromised 5 rupees for the customer in order to deliver the customer, the products. Such incidences are quite common in our everyday lives and if you have noticed it carefully, customers rarely compromise, but organizations do it often.

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Bird assemblages in patchy woodlands: Modeling the effects of edge and matrix habitats

Thomas D. Sisk, Nick M. Haddad, Paul R. Ehrlich

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As habitats become more fragmented, understanding landscape-level effects on habitat quality becomes increasingly important. These effects include factors intrinsic to the habitat fragments, such as vegetation cover and structure, and extrinsic factors, such as the modifying influences of surrounding (matrix) habitats. We develop a spatial model, the Effective Area Model (EAM), that predicts the effects of matrix habitats on species abundances in habitat patches. Model predictions are based on two sets of parameters: measures of species abundances at various distances from habitat edges ("edge responses") and measures of the size and shape of the habitat fragments. We test model predictions for bird assemblages occupying fragmented habitats in central coastal California. Predictions of the relative abundances of birds, based on results from previous studies at nearby sites, are made for six small (<3 ha) patches of oak woodland habitat, three surrounded by grassland and three surrounded by chaparral. Results from field studies of these patches show significant differences between the two groups, indicating that the type of habitat surrounding a patch influences the composition and structure of the bird assemblage it supports. The rank order of species abundances correlated more closely with predictions of the EAM than with those of a null model that did not account for edge and matrix effects. The EAM is an improvement over models that do not account for the influence of surrounding habitats on the distribution and abundance of animals in small habitat patches, and over those that assume a consistent response, for a given species or taxon, at all types of edges. This approach may prove useful in attempts to understand and predict the effects of habitat fragmentation and restoration on the organization of animal assemblages.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1170-1180
Number of pages11
JournalEcological Applications
Issue number4
StatePublished - Nov 1997

  • Bird assemblages
  • California
  • Edge effects
  • Habitat fragmentation
  • Landscape heterogeneity
  • Matrix habitats
  • Population density
  • Spatial modeling

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