Complementary medicine is used together with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapy. A therapy in which the scent of essential oils from flowers, herbs, and trees is inhaled to promote health and well-being, to help lessen a patients discomfort following surgery.
Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. An example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been recommended by a conventional doctor.
What is integrative medicine? Integrative medicine combines treatments from conventional medicine and CAM for which there is some high-quality evidence of safety and effectiveness. It is also called integrated medicine. An approach to medicine that combines treatments from conventional medicine and CAM for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness.
What are the major types of complementary and alternative medicine? NCCAM groups CAM practices into four domains, recognizing there can be some overlap. In addition, NCCAM studies CAM whole medical systems, which cut across all domains.
Examples of whole medical systems that have developed in Western cultures include homeopathic medicine, a whole medical system that originated in Europe. Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the bodys ability to heal itself by giving very small doses of highly diluted substances that in larger doses would produce illness or symptoms (an approach called like cures like). Naturopathic medicine. A whole medical system that originated in Europe. Naturopathy aims to support the bodys ability to heal itself through the use of dietary and lifestyle changes together with CAM therapies such as herbs, massage, and joint manipulation.
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DEMOCRACY FOR NYC MEETINGS:
First Wednesday of every month
Staten Island, Muddy Cup, 388 Van Duzer Street with hosts Al Dykes and Tracey Denton at 7pm
Upper West Side, The Parlour, 250 West 86th(btwn Broadway West End), with host Merle McEldowney,7pm
West Village, Kettle of Fish, 59 Christopher St. (near 7thAve.) with host Abhishek Mistry, 7pm
Astoria, Queens, at Sanford Diner, 30-13 Broadway, with hosts Costa Constantinides and Jeremiah Frei-Pearson. Note: this Linkup will begin at 7:30.
Sunnyside, Queens, at The Grind, 39-24 Queens Blvd. in the back room, with host Dan Jacoby. Note: this Linkup will begin at 7:30.
Bayside, Queens, The First Edition, 41-08 Bell Blvd, right near the LIRR stop, with host Steve Behar of Democrats for New Politics, 7pm
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Wycoff Bennett Homestead, 1669East 22nd Street, 7pm with host Annette Mont
Here is a list of weekly Peace Vigils around NY State:
Schenectady: Counter-recruitment leafleting of high school
"Truth in Recruitment"
On the second and forth Monday of every month 1:50pm to 2:20pm, counter-recruitment literature is handed-out to the students at Schenectady High School.
Location:
Schenectady High School
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
Contact: Elizabeth at 518 374-2949 for confirmation or further directions.
Sponsored by: Schenectady Neighbors for Peace, a branch of Peace Action
Phillipstown for Democracy Demonstration against the War in Iraq
Every Saturday at the intersection of Route 9 and 9D from 12-2. For information contact Connie Hogart at conart1_at_optonline.netv
Cobleskill: Vigil for peace
Weekly vigil for peace, every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm.
Location:
Main and Union Streets
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Contact: 518-287-1771
Sponsored by: Peacemakers of Schoharie County
Marbletown: Peace vigil
A peace vigil held every Saturday from at least 11:00am to noon, held by an assortment of local people.
Location:
Southernmost intersection of Route 213 Route 209 (the one with the stop light)
Marbletown/Stone Ridge, NY 12484
In the event that the community has another pre-arranged event scheduled for this intersection on a given Saturday, the vigil will move on that day to the front of the Stone Ridge Town Hall, south on route 209.
Contact: 845 687-9591
Saratoga Springs: Peace vigil
A peace vigil every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. in front of the Post Office.
From the organizer: "Please keep the crosswalks clear and be the peace you want in the world. Many among us will be making signs with positive messages reflecting our hopes or our concerns for the future. Our goal is to: Support the United Nations in promoting peace; Encourage people to consider effective alternatives to war; Empower people to express their views to their elected officials."
Location:
outside the Post Office
Broadway and Church Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Contact: Jim at 518-583-7501.
Sponsored by: Saratoga Peace Alliance (SPA)
Saugerties: Vigil for Peace
A weekly peace vigil every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. All are welcome.
From the organizers: "End the War. Bring the Troops Home Now. Fund Education, Healthcare, and Housing... Not War. Join us for an hour, or a few minutes. Bring a neighbor. Let our voices be heard."
Location:
Corner of Market and Main Streets
Saugerties, NY 12477
Contact: 845 246-3449.
Sponsored by: Saugerties Committee for Peace and Social Justice
Wappingers Falls: Weekly peace vigil
A long standing peace vigil happening every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. Pete Seeger attends when he can [cool!!], and the group usually ends singing a song.
Location:
On the grassy knoll
Intersection of Routes 9 9D
(near the South Hills Mall)
Wappingers Falls, NY 12601
Contact: 845 838-1277.
New Paltz: Women in Black peace vigil
A peace vigil occurring every Saturday 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
From the organizers:
"Women in Black has been standing for an end to war and violence in all its forms for over 5 years. We wear black in resistance and mourning for all the senseless killing. We are silent because words cannot express the tragedy of war. Please join us. Men are welcome."
Location:
In front of the Elting Library
Corner of Main St and North Front Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
Sponsored by: Women in Black of New Paltz
Woodstock: Women in Black peace vigil
A silent vigil for peace every Sunday 1:00pm to 2:00pm, throughout the year.
The group seeks "non-violent solutions to world problems, and stands for peace and social justice.
It is suggest that participants wear black clothing if possible. Signs are available.
Men are welcome, as well.
Location:
Woodstock Village Green
Rt. 212 / Tinker St / Mill Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
Contact: Jane at 845 679-7502.
Sponsored by: Woodstock Women in Black
Delmar: Weekly peace vigil
Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold these weekly vigils every Monday 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
From the organizers:: "Please join us in taking a stand against the war! Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, your presence helps make a difference. Those of us who regularly attend the vigil enjoy sharing news and community with each other, and the encouraging honks and support from many drivers. Among other purposes, this weekly vigil serves as a regular reminder to hundreds of people in our community (those driving or walking by) of our viewpoints, issues and information - something they rarely see in the media. Bring a sign or borrow one of our extras. Join us!"
Location:
Four Corners
Delaware Ave at Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Sponsored by: Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace.
Troy: Peace vigil
A vigil for peace, held on the first Monday of the month 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Located on Hoosick St, one of the busiest corridors in the Capital District.
Location:
110 Hoosick St (at 10th St)
Troy, NY 12180
Contact: 518 272-1318.
Sponsored by: Troy Neighbors for Peace
Guilderland: Weekly peace vigil
A weekly Monday vigil 5:00pm to 6:00pm, with participants holding signs and making a peaceful presence known.
Attendees are asked to bring their own signs.
From the organizers: "A dedicated group of people have been meeting every Monday during rush hour at the corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and Route 155. The positive response from commuters has been tremendous! Several new members have joined as a result of passing by our vigil."
Location:
Routes 155 and 20, northeast corner
(New Karner Rd and Western Ave)
Guilderland, NY 12084
Contact: 518 464-6788.
Sponsored by: Guilderland Neighbors For Peace
DRINKING LIBERALLY MEETINGS IN NY STATE:
Clifton Park, New York
* First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Old Dublin Inn, 130 Meyer Rd (Google maps is wrong, please contact me for directions.)
* Hosted by Chris Selkirk, cliftonpark (at) drinkingliberally.org
Ithaca, New York
* Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm onward
* Felicia's Atomic Lounge, 508 W State St
* Hosted by Joseph Cannon Murtagh, ithaca (at) drinkingliberally.org
New York City, New York:
The Original Drinking Liberally
* Every Thursday, 7:30 pm onward
* Rudy's, 627 9th Ave (between 44th and 45th)
* In the backyard, weather permitting
* Hosted by Justin Krebs, Matthew O'Neill and Katrina Baker, nyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Drinking Liberally Steps Out
* Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* XES Lounge, 157 W 24th St (@ 7th Avenue)
* In conjunction with the Stonewall Democrats of New York City www.sdnyc.org.
* Hosted by Matthew Carlin and Greg Rae, outnyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Harlem
* Second Wednesday of each month), 6:30 pm onward
* Soundz Lounge, 3155 Broadway (between 123rd and 124th)
* Hosted by Yolanda (Shoshi) Shoshana, harlem (at) drinkingliberally.org
Park Slope
* Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30-10:00 pm
* Commonwealth, 497 5th Ave (at 12th Street)
* Hosted by Anthony Accurso, Emilie Harkin and Emily Farris, parkslope (at) drinkingliberally.org
Queens
* Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (group of young liberals taking up one lane)
* Hosted by Donald Graff, queens (at) drinkingliberally.org
Upper East Side
* Last Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Doc Watson's, 1490 2nd Ave (at 77th)
* Hosted by Matthew Bachiochi, ues (at) drinkingliberally.org
West Bronx
* First and third Friday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* An Beal Bocht, 445 W 238th St (between Waldo and Greystone)
* 1 to 238th, turn left, straight on 238th, just past the top of the stairs
* Hosted by Jamin Sewell and Scott Kennedy, westbronx (at) drinkingliberally.org
Rochester, New York
* Every Thursday, 8:00-10:00 pm
* Monty's Korner, 355 East Ave
* Hosted by Tom Tucker and Tracy Logan, rochester (at) drinkingliberally.org
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Tuesday, Feb 19
From your friends at Drinking Liberally comes the debut of SHOOTING LIBERALLY...
For the First Amendment enthusiast ready to move on to the Second. A social evening at the gun range including training weapon rental.
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DEMOCRACY FOR NYC MEETINGS:
First Wednesday of every month
Staten Island, Muddy Cup, 388 Van Duzer Street with hosts Al Dykes and Tracey Denton at 7pm
Upper West Side, The Parlour, 250 West 86th(btwn Broadway West End), with host Merle McEldowney,7pm
West Village, Kettle of Fish, 59 Christopher St. (near 7thAve.) with host Abhishek Mistry, 7pm
Astoria, Queens, at Sanford Diner, 30-13 Broadway, with hosts Costa Constantinides and Jeremiah Frei-Pearson. Note: this Linkup will begin at 7:30.
Sunnyside, Queens, at The Grind, 39-24 Queens Blvd. in the back room, with host Dan Jacoby. Note: this Linkup will begin at 7:30.
Bayside, Queens, The First Edition, 41-08 Bell Blvd, right near the LIRR stop, with host Steve Behar of Democrats for New Politics, 7pm
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Wycoff Bennett Homestead, 1669East 22nd Street, 7pm with host Annette Mont
Here is a list of weekly Peace Vigils around NY State:
Schenectady: Counter-recruitment leafleting of high school
"Truth in Recruitment"
On the second and forth Monday of every month 1:50pm to 2:20pm, counter-recruitment literature is handed-out to the students at Schenectady High School.
Location:
Schenectady High School
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
Contact: Elizabeth at 518 374-2949 for confirmation or further directions.
Sponsored by: Schenectady Neighbors for Peace, a branch of Peace Action
Phillipstown for Democracy Demonstration against the War in Iraq
Every Saturday at the intersection of Route 9 and 9D from 12-2. For information contact Connie Hogart at conart1_at_optonline.netv
Cobleskill: Vigil for peace
Weekly vigil for peace, every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm.
Location:
Main and Union Streets
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Contact: 518-287-1771
Sponsored by: Peacemakers of Schoharie County
Marbletown: Peace vigil
A peace vigil held every Saturday from at least 11:00am to noon, held by an assortment of local people.
Location:
Southernmost intersection of Route 213 Route 209 (the one with the stop light)
Marbletown/Stone Ridge, NY 12484
In the event that the community has another pre-arranged event scheduled for this intersection on a given Saturday, the vigil will move on that day to the front of the Stone Ridge Town Hall, south on route 209.
Contact: 845 687-9591
Saratoga Springs: Peace vigil
A peace vigil every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. in front of the Post Office.
From the organizer: "Please keep the crosswalks clear and be the peace you want in the world. Many among us will be making signs with positive messages reflecting our hopes or our concerns for the future. Our goal is to: Support the United Nations in promoting peace; Encourage people to consider effective alternatives to war; Empower people to express their views to their elected officials."
Location:
outside the Post Office
Broadway and Church Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Contact: Jim at 518-583-7501.
Sponsored by: Saratoga Peace Alliance (SPA)
Saugerties: Vigil for Peace
A weekly peace vigil every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. All are welcome.
From the organizers: "End the War. Bring the Troops Home Now. Fund Education, Healthcare, and Housing... Not War. Join us for an hour, or a few minutes. Bring a neighbor. Let our voices be heard."
Location:
Corner of Market and Main Streets
Saugerties, NY 12477
Contact: 845 246-3449.
Sponsored by: Saugerties Committee for Peace and Social Justice
Wappingers Falls: Weekly peace vigil
A long standing peace vigil happening every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. Pete Seeger attends when he can [cool!!], and the group usually ends singing a song.
Location:
On the grassy knoll
Intersection of Routes 9 9D
(near the South Hills Mall)
Wappingers Falls, NY 12601
Contact: 845 838-1277.
New Paltz: Women in Black peace vigil
A peace vigil occurring every Saturday 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
From the organizers:
"Women in Black has been standing for an end to war and violence in all its forms for over 5 years. We wear black in resistance and mourning for all the senseless killing. We are silent because words cannot express the tragedy of war. Please join us. Men are welcome."
Location:
In front of the Elting Library
Corner of Main St and North Front Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
Sponsored by: Women in Black of New Paltz
Woodstock: Women in Black peace vigil
A silent vigil for peace every Sunday 1:00pm to 2:00pm, throughout the year.
The group seeks "non-violent solutions to world problems, and stands for peace and social justice.
It is suggest that participants wear black clothing if possible. Signs are available.
Men are welcome, as well.
Location:
Woodstock Village Green
Rt. 212 / Tinker St / Mill Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
Contact: Jane at 845 679-7502.
Sponsored by: Woodstock Women in Black
Delmar: Weekly peace vigil
Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold these weekly vigils every Monday 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
From the organizers:: "Please join us in taking a stand against the war! Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, your presence helps make a difference. Those of us who regularly attend the vigil enjoy sharing news and community with each other, and the encouraging honks and support from many drivers. Among other purposes, this weekly vigil serves as a regular reminder to hundreds of people in our community (those driving or walking by) of our viewpoints, issues and information - something they rarely see in the media. Bring a sign or borrow one of our extras. Join us!"
Location:
Four Corners
Delaware Ave at Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Sponsored by: Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace.
Troy: Peace vigil
A vigil for peace, held on the first Monday of the month 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Located on Hoosick St, one of the busiest corridors in the Capital District.
Location:
110 Hoosick St (at 10th St)
Troy, NY 12180
Contact: 518 272-1318.
Sponsored by: Troy Neighbors for Peace
Guilderland: Weekly peace vigil
A weekly Monday vigil 5:00pm to 6:00pm, with participants holding signs and making a peaceful presence known.
Attendees are asked to bring their own signs.
From the organizers: "A dedicated group of people have been meeting every Monday during rush hour at the corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and Route 155. The positive response from commuters has been tremendous! Several new members have joined as a result of passing by our vigil."
Location:
Routes 155 and 20, northeast corner
(New Karner Rd and Western Ave)
Guilderland, NY 12084
Contact: 518 464-6788.
Sponsored by: Guilderland Neighbors For Peace
DRINKING LIBERALLY MEETINGS IN NY STATE:
Clifton Park, New York
* First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Old Dublin Inn, 130 Meyer Rd (Google maps is wrong, please contact me for directions.)
* Hosted by Chris Selkirk, cliftonpark (at) drinkingliberally.org
Ithaca, New York
* Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm onward
* Felicia's Atomic Lounge, 508 W State St
* Hosted by Joseph Cannon Murtagh, ithaca (at) drinkingliberally.org
New York City, New York:
The Original Drinking Liberally
* Every Thursday, 7:30 pm onward
* Rudy's, 627 9th Ave (between 44th and 45th)
* In the backyard, weather permitting
* Hosted by Justin Krebs, Matthew O'Neill and Katrina Baker, nyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Drinking Liberally Steps Out
* Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* XES Lounge, 157 W 24th St (@ 7th Avenue)
* In conjunction with the Stonewall Democrats of New York City www.sdnyc.org.
* Hosted by Matthew Carlin and Greg Rae, outnyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Harlem
* Second Wednesday of each month), 6:30 pm onward
* Soundz Lounge, 3155 Broadway (between 123rd and 124th)
* Hosted by Yolanda (Shoshi) Shoshana, harlem (at) drinkingliberally.org
Park Slope
* Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30-10:00 pm
* Commonwealth, 497 5th Ave (at 12th Street)
* Hosted by Anthony Accurso, Emilie Harkin and Emily Farris, parkslope (at) drinkingliberally.org
Queens
* Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (group of young liberals taking up one lane)
* Hosted by Donald Graff, queens (at) drinkingliberally.org
Upper East Side
* Last Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Doc Watson's, 1490 2nd Ave (at 77th)
* Hosted by Matthew Bachiochi, ues (at) drinkingliberally.org
West Bronx
* First and third Friday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* An Beal Bocht, 445 W 238th St (between Waldo and Greystone)
* 1 to 238th, turn left, straight on 238th, just past the top of the stairs
* Hosted by Jamin Sewell and Scott Kennedy, westbronx (at) drinkingliberally.org
Rochester, New York
* Every Thursday, 8:00-10:00 pm
* Monty's Korner, 355 East Ave
* Hosted by Tom Tucker and Tracy Logan, rochester (at) drinkingliberally.org
And then we have: Shooting Liberally
Tuesday, Feb 19
From your friends at Drinking Liberally comes the debut of SHOOTING LIBERALLY...
For the First Amendment enthusiast ready to move on to the Second. A social evening at the gun range including training weapon rental.
For more info and to reserve your spot, contact: Stanley Sherman - maskarts (at) worldnet.att.
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Every year, roughly 2.1 million elderly Americans are victims of some form of abuse, but Congress says the actual number could be closer to 5 million. According to medical and legal experts, doctors report just 2 percent of the elder abuse and neglect cases recorded each year by state protective service agencies. In Rhode Island for example, law requires anyone who believes that an elderly person is being abused, exploited, neglected or abandoned to make an immediate report to the state Department of Elderly Affairs (DEA). However, according to Corinne Calise Russo, director of the DEA, very few of the 800 to 900 abuse and neglect complaints filed each year with her office are made by physicians.
One of the main reasons for non-reporting by physicians is that they do not know how to recognize signs of elder abuse. Many physicians have not been taught through their medical training on how to properly notice if one of their patients has fallen victim of abuse. “Sometimes physicians don’t know what they’re looking at because, historically, there has not been education on elder abuse provided in medical training,” says one expert. “There are relatively few medical schools that have any specialized geriatrics training and there are relatively few geriatricians.”
To correct this problem, experts believe that more needs to be done to teach physicians about how to recognize the signs of elder abuse. According to Brown University’s Richard Besdine, who has trained more than 90 doctors for careers in geriatrics, “Doctors need to become better educated when dealing with elderly patients, to recognize that the bruises they see on an elderly person might not be from rolling over in bed. Most of the abuse occurs in the process of giving care to needy, frail older people who are not easy to take care of.
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Have you been trying to get pregnant for more than 6 months? If you have been trying and it just won’t happen for you, then know that you’re not alone. In the United States alone, more than 6 million couples suffer from chronic infertility. That’s 11% of all couples. Sadly, for more than half of these couples, the dream of starting a family will never come true. The greatest tragedy of all, however, is that the majority of these couples could get pregnant – and yet they don’t.
Why do so many couples fail to get pregnant, even though they do have the capability? Barbara Turner, founder of The Fertility Clinic, whose sole purpose is to provide advice and support for couples suffering from infertility, and get them pregnant, explains in her acclaimed e-book The Fertility Plan™. This publication has reignited the dream of starting a family for infertile couples around the world!
Through effective, natural therapies, The Fertility Plan™ allows couples to quickly maximize their fertility, ensuring they give themselves the best chance of becoming pregnant.
Pregnancy for most couples is an automatic process – you stop birth control, you make love, and you let nature take its course. When the process doesnt happen automatically as it should, however, the story for couples suffering when their first attempts to conceive fail, or with long-term infertility, often becomes one of despair, disappointments and frustrations, eventually leading some to anger, demoralization, loss of faith and resignation.
The truth, according to Barbara Turner, however, is that most couples, even those that have suffered with infertility for years are very capable of becoming pregnant naturally and giving birth to a healthy baby.
If so many infertile couples have the potential to become pregnant, then why is it that so many of them never do?
Barbara provides the answer to this question in her website, and in her e-book, The Fertility Plan™.
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Mayer’s essay from a patient’s perspective is paired in the same issue by an essay from an Illinois physician, describing “difficult patients” from the physician’s perspective. Their viewpoints are quite different, but, as the magazine explains, both Mayer and the physician decry policies that result in brief office visits that don’t allow enough time for patients and doctors to get to know one another, discuss medical issues and reach appropriate decisions. They agree both patients and doctors need time to work together and listen to each other. Mayer said she is hoping to influence legislators and other policy makers to understand the consequences of certain policies and regulations.
In her essay, Mayer describes severe swelling and cold intolerance she developed in her hands 12 years ago while she was a public health student. She was diagnosed with Raynaud’s phenomenon, a condition where small vessels of the hands and other parts of the body severely constrict in response to cold and stress, depriving surrounding tissues of oxygen.
“During the next six months I accumulated symptoms,” she writes. “I’d been an avid cyclist, and suddenly I had difficulty getting out of bed each morning. When I returned to the rheumatology clinic for a follow-up appointment, the doctor attributed my symptoms to stress, irritably dismissing me with, ‘You just have Raynaud’s.’ I knew that physicians often blamed stress for the ‘inexplicable’ ailments of young women; I refused to be dismissed so easily. I sought a second opinion from another rheumatologist at a different major academic medical center, and he reiterated the same diagnosis. Although I truly believed that I had scleroderma, I wanted to be wrong. So I acquiesced and, by doing so, caused further delay in my diagnosis.”
Mayer goes on to describe years of inappropriate and ineffective treatment, struggles to get physicians to listen to her, and hopelessness.
“But my husband prodded me to fight,” she writes, “and soon my survival instincts kicked into high gear.”
She sought physicians who were supportive and helpful, traveling hundreds of miles for appointments. She and her husband longed to have children, so, after searching the medical literature, she determined she was not at high risk for developing complications for herself or the baby. Defying the recommendations of scleroderma experts, she became pregnant and, over 26 months, gave birth to two healthy babies without causing additional harm to her own condition.
“I’ve faced many decisions about my care during the past 12 years,” she writes, “and my assertiveness has been greeted variably with contempt, resignation and, at times, support.”
The doctor/patient relationship must be based on trust, she said. And that trust has to go both ways.
“I wasn’t interested in being told what to do and I expected my doctors to respect my right to make truly informed choices that were consistent with the way in which I wanted to intervene in my disease and live my life,” she writes. “But being a difficult patient is a tricky proposition. By advocating for myself, I risk incensing the person on whom I depend for care.”
Efforts have been made recently to get patients more involved in their health care, Mayer said. She references health literacy initiatives, public reporting of quality indicators and consumer-directed health care. While these approaches aim to get patients more involved with their own treatment, they will fail if physicians are unwilling to make the transition to more patient-based care, she said.
“I don’t regret being difficult,” she writes, “but I do regret that so many people must settle for substandard care because they lack what it takes to advocate for their own needs.”
She concludes: “We must rethink a system that disproportionately rewards medical testing and procedures rather than thorough and complete histories and physical exams. But ultimately, improvements in patient-provider communication will require a willingness to bridge the deep divide created by notions of professional dominance and a passive patient role. We will need to encourage patients and physicians to relate to each other as fellow human beings, each with much to bring to the examining table.”
Mayer’s blog “Diary of a Dying Mom,” essays on parenting, living and dying, is at http://diaryofadyingmom.blogspot.com.
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Sleep specialists may also describe a sleep problem based on its underlying cause, such as a medical condition or a psychological issue. To do this they use the 11 classifications of insomnia below, developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Insomnia
General insomnia is a classification of sleep disorders in which a person has trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. These disorders may also be defined by an overall poor quality of sleep.
Adjustment insomnia
This disorder, also called acute insomnia or short-term insomnia, disturbs your sleep and usually stems from stress. The sleep problem ends when the source of stress is gone or when you adapt to the stress. The stress does not always come from a negative experience. Something positive can make you too excited to sleep well.
Behavioral insomnia of childhood
This disorder occurs when children dont go to bed on time unless a parent or guardian enforces a bedtime. If the children are made to go to bed at a specified time, then they tend to fall asleep at a normal hour. If they are not given strict bedtimes, then they may linger awake for hours at night.
Idiopathic insomnia
Idiopathic insomnia is a lifelong sleep disorder that starts during infancy or childhood and continues into adulthood. This insomnia cannot be explained by other causes. It is not a result of any of the following.
• Other sleep disorders
• Medical problems
• Psychiatric disorders
• Stressful events
• Medication use
• Other behaviors
It may result from an imbalance in your body, such as an overactive awakening system and/or an underactive sleep system, but the true cause of this disorder is still unclear.
Insomnia due to drug or substance
This type of insomnia is directly related to the use of any of the following substances.
• Medication
• Caffeine
• Alcohol
• A food item
Your sleep is disrupted by your use of the substance. This type of sleep problem may also occur when you stop using a substance.
Insomnia due to medical condition
This type of insomnia is caused by another medical condition. It results in one or more of these problems.
• Difficulty falling asleep
• Waking often during the night
• An inability to return to sleep
• Worry about poor quality of sleep
This insomnia is a disorder only when it causes you distress or requires separate treatment.
Insomnia due to mental disorder
This insomnia is caused by a mental health disorder. The insomnia is a symptom of the disorder. The course and severity of insomnia are directly linked to that of the mental health disorder, but the insomnia is a separate focus of treatment. This insomnia is a disorder only if it is severe enough to require separate treatment.
Insomnia nonorganic, unspecified
This type of insomnia suggests that known substances and other physical causes of the insomnia have been ruled out. This means that the cause of insomnia is most likely due to an underlying mental health disorder, psychological factor, or sleep disruptive behaviors.
This name may also be used on a temporary basis while further evaluation and testing is completed. This is the name used when a person with insomnia does not meet the criteria for another type of insomnia.
Insomnia organic, unspecified
This type of insomnia is caused by a medical disorder, physical condition, or substance exposure. But the specific cause remains unclear. Further testing is required to discover the exact cause. This name may be used on a temporary basis while further evaluation and testing is completed.
Paradoxical insomnia
Paradoxical insomnia is a complaint of severe insomnia. It occurs without objective evidence of any sleep disturbance. Daytime effects vary in severity, but they tend to be far less severe than one would expect given the expressed sleep complaints.
People with this disorder often report little or no sleep for one or more nights. They also describe having an intense awareness of the external environment or internal processes consistent with being awake. This awareness suggests a state of hyperarousal. A key feature is an overestimation of the time it takes them to fall asleep. They also underestimate their total sleep time.
Another feature is that the degree of sleep deprivation reported seems improbable. Their level of daytime functioning is likely to be only moderately impaired. Objective findings of fairly normal sleep duration and quality tend to result from an overnight sleep study. These findings are much different from their perception of poor quality sleep.
Psychophysiological insomnia
This insomnia is associated with excessive worrying, specifically focused on not being able to sleep. This insomnia may begin suddenly following an event or develop slowly over many years.
People with this sleep disorder worry too much about their insomnia and about being tired the next day. As a result they learn to become tense and anxious as bedtime approaches. They may have racing thoughts that all relate to insomnia and trying to fall asleep. As they worry about falling asleep, they become more and more tense, which makes it less likely that they will be able to fall asleep.
This tension and worrying about sleep increases through the night, setting up a cycle for ongoing insomnia. Even a simple bedtime routine may be a cue that causes tension to worsen. In fact, people with this insomnia may sleep better away from home. Focused and excessive worrying about sleep is the hallmark of this form of insomnia.
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DEMOCRACY FOR NYC MEETINGS:
First Wednesday of every month
Staten Island, Muddy Cup, 388 Van Duzer Street with hosts Al Dykes and Tracey Denton at 7pm
Upper West Side, The Parlour, 250 West 86th(btwn Broadway West End), with host Merle McEldowney,7pm
West Village, Kettle of Fish, 59 Christopher St. (near 7thAve.) with host Abhishek Mistry, 7pm
Astoria, Queens, at Sanford Diner, 30-13 Broadway, with hosts Costa Constantinides and Jeremiah Frei-Pearson. Note: this Linkup will begin at 7:30.
Sunnyside, Queens, at The Grind, 39-24 Queens Blvd. in the back room, with host Dan Jacoby. Note: this Linkup will begin at 7:30.
Bayside, Queens, The First Edition, 41-08 Bell Blvd, right near the LIRR stop, with host Steve Behar of Democrats for New Politics, 7pm
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Wycoff Bennett Homestead, 1669East 22nd Street, 7pm with host Annette Mont
Here is a list of weekly Peace Vigils around NY State:
Schenectady: Counter-recruitment leafleting of high school
"Truth in Recruitment"
On the second and forth Monday of every month 1:50pm to 2:20pm, counter-recruitment literature is handed-out to the students at Schenectady High School.
Location:
Schenectady High School
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
Contact: Elizabeth at 518 374-2949 for confirmation or further directions.
Sponsored by: Schenectady Neighbors for Peace, a branch of Peace Action
Phillipstown for Democracy Demonstration against the War in Iraq
Every Saturday at the intersection of Route 9 and 9D from 12-2. For information contact Connie Hogart at conart1_at_optonline.netv
Cobleskill: Vigil for peace
Weekly vigil for peace, every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm.
Location:
Main and Union Streets
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Contact: 518-287-1771
Sponsored by: Peacemakers of Schoharie County
Marbletown: Peace vigil
A peace vigil held every Saturday from at least 11:00am to noon, held by an assortment of local people.
Location:
Southernmost intersection of Route 213 Route 209 (the one with the stop light)
Marbletown/Stone Ridge, NY 12484
In the event that the community has another pre-arranged event scheduled for this intersection on a given Saturday, the vigil will move on that day to the front of the Stone Ridge Town Hall, south on route 209.
Contact: 845 687-9591
Saratoga Springs: Peace vigil
A peace vigil every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. in front of the Post Office.
From the organizer: "Please keep the crosswalks clear and be the peace you want in the world. Many among us will be making signs with positive messages reflecting our hopes or our concerns for the future. Our goal is to: Support the United Nations in promoting peace; Encourage people to consider effective alternatives to war; Empower people to express their views to their elected officials."
Location:
outside the Post Office
Broadway and Church Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Contact: Jim at 518-583-7501.
Sponsored by: Saratoga Peace Alliance (SPA)
Saugerties: Vigil for Peace
A weekly peace vigil every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. All are welcome.
From the organizers: "End the War. Bring the Troops Home Now. Fund Education, Healthcare, and Housing... Not War. Join us for an hour, or a few minutes. Bring a neighbor. Let our voices be heard."
Location:
Corner of Market and Main Streets
Saugerties, NY 12477
Contact: 845 246-3449.
Sponsored by: Saugerties Committee for Peace and Social Justice
Wappingers Falls: Weekly peace vigil
A long standing peace vigil happening every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. Pete Seeger attends when he can [cool!!], and the group usually ends singing a song.
Location:
On the grassy knoll
Intersection of Routes 9 9D
(near the South Hills Mall)
Wappingers Falls, NY 12601
Contact: 845 838-1277.
New Paltz: Women in Black peace vigil
A peace vigil occurring every Saturday 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
From the organizers:
"Women in Black has been standing for an end to war and violence in all its forms for over 5 years. We wear black in resistance and mourning for all the senseless killing. We are silent because words cannot express the tragedy of war. Please join us. Men are welcome."
Location:
In front of the Elting Library
Corner of Main St and North Front Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
Sponsored by: Women in Black of New Paltz
Woodstock: Women in Black peace vigil
A silent vigil for peace every Sunday 1:00pm to 2:00pm, throughout the year.
The group seeks "non-violent solutions to world problems, and stands for peace and social justice.
It is suggest that participants wear black clothing if possible. Signs are available.
Men are welcome, as well.
Location:
Woodstock Village Green
Rt. 212 / Tinker St / Mill Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
Contact: Jane at 845 679-7502.
Sponsored by: Woodstock Women in Black
Delmar: Weekly peace vigil
Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold these weekly vigils every Monday 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
From the organizers:: "Please join us in taking a stand against the war! Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, your presence helps make a difference. Those of us who regularly attend the vigil enjoy sharing news and community with each other, and the encouraging honks and support from many drivers. Among other purposes, this weekly vigil serves as a regular reminder to hundreds of people in our community (those driving or walking by) of our viewpoints, issues and information - something they rarely see in the media. Bring a sign or borrow one of our extras. Join us!"
Location:
Four Corners
Delaware Ave at Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Sponsored by: Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace.
Troy: Peace vigil
A vigil for peace, held on the first Monday of the month 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Located on Hoosick St, one of the busiest corridors in the Capital District.
Location:
110 Hoosick St (at 10th St)
Troy, NY 12180
Contact: 518 272-1318.
Sponsored by: Troy Neighbors for Peace
Guilderland: Weekly peace vigil
A weekly Monday vigil 5:00pm to 6:00pm, with participants holding signs and making a peaceful presence known.
Attendees are asked to bring their own signs.
From the organizers: "A dedicated group of people have been meeting every Monday during rush hour at the corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and Route 155. The positive response from commuters has been tremendous! Several new members have joined as a result of passing by our vigil."
Location:
Routes 155 and 20, northeast corner
(New Karner Rd and Western Ave)
Guilderland, NY 12084
Contact: 518 464-6788.
Sponsored by: Guilderland Neighbors For Peace
DRINKING LIBERALLY MEETINGS IN NY STATE:
Clifton Park, New York
* First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Old Dublin Inn, 130 Meyer Rd (Google maps is wrong, please contact me for directions.)
* Hosted by Chris Selkirk, cliftonpark (at) drinkingliberally.org
Ithaca, New York
* Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm onward
* Felicia's Atomic Lounge, 508 W State St
* Hosted by Joseph Cannon Murtagh, ithaca (at) drinkingliberally.org
New York City, New York:
The Original Drinking Liberally
* Every Thursday, 7:30 pm onward
* Rudy's, 627 9th Ave (between 44th and 45th)
* In the backyard, weather permitting
* Hosted by Justin Krebs, Matthew O'Neill and Katrina Baker, nyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Drinking Liberally Steps Out
* Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* XES Lounge, 157 W 24th St (@ 7th Avenue)
* In conjunction with the Stonewall Democrats of New York City www.sdnyc.org.
* Hosted by Matthew Carlin and Greg Rae, outnyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Harlem
* Second Wednesday of each month), 6:30 pm onward
* Soundz Lounge, 3155 Broadway (between 123rd and 124th)
* Hosted by Yolanda (Shoshi) Shoshana, harlem (at) drinkingliberally.org
Park Slope
* Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30-10:00 pm
* Commonwealth, 497 5th Ave (at 12th Street)
* Hosted by Anthony Accurso, Emilie Harkin and Emily Farris, parkslope (at) drinkingliberally.org
Queens
* Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (group of young liberals taking up one lane)
* Hosted by Donald Graff, queens (at) drinkingliberally.org
Upper East Side
* Last Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Doc Watson's, 1490 2nd Ave (at 77th)
* Hosted by Matthew Bachiochi, ues (at) drinkingliberally.org
West Bronx
* First and third Friday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* An Beal Bocht, 445 W 238th St (between Waldo and Greystone)
* 1 to 238th, turn left, straight on 238th, just past the top of the stairs
* Hosted by Jamin Sewell and Scott Kennedy, westbronx (at) drinkingliberally.org
Rochester, New York
* Every Thursday, 8:00-10:00 pm
* Monty's Korner, 355 East Ave
* Hosted by Tom Tucker and Tracy Logan, rochester (at) drinkingliberally.org
And then we have: Shooting Liberally
Tuesday, Feb 19
From your friends at Drinking Liberally comes the debut of SHOOTING LIBERALLY...
For the First Amendment enthusiast ready to move on to the Second. A social evening at the gun range including training weapon rental.
For more info and to reserve your spot, contact: Stanley Sherman - maskarts (at) worldnet.att.
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DEMOCRACY FOR NYC MEETINGS:
First Wednesday of every month
Staten Island, Muddy Cup, 388 Van Duzer Street with hosts Al Dykes and Tracey Denton at 7pm
Upper West Side, The Parlour, 250 West 86th(btwn Broadway West End), with host Merle McEldowney,7pm
West Village, Kettle of Fish, 59 Christopher St. (near 7thAve.) with host Abhishek Mistry, 7pm
Astoria, Queens, at Sanford Diner, 30-13 Broadway, with hosts Costa Constantinides and Jeremiah Frei-Pearson. Note: this Linkup will begin at 7:30.
Sunnyside, Queens, at The Grind, 39-24 Queens Blvd. in the back room, with host Dan Jacoby. Note: this Linkup will begin at 7:30.
Bayside, Queens, The First Edition, 41-08 Bell Blvd, right near the LIRR stop, with host Steve Behar of Democrats for New Politics, 7pm
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Wycoff Bennett Homestead, 1669East 22nd Street, 7pm with host Annette Mont
Here is a list of weekly Peace Vigils around NY State:
Schenectady: Counter-recruitment leafleting of high school
"Truth in Recruitment"
On the second and forth Monday of every month 1:50pm to 2:20pm, counter-recruitment literature is handed-out to the students at Schenectady High School.
Location:
Schenectady High School
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
Contact: Elizabeth at 518 374-2949 for confirmation or further directions.
Sponsored by: Schenectady Neighbors for Peace, a branch of Peace Action
Phillipstown for Democracy Demonstration against the War in Iraq
Every Saturday at the intersection of Route 9 and 9D from 12-2. For information contact Connie Hogart at conart1_at_optonline.netv
Cobleskill: Vigil for peace
Weekly vigil for peace, every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm.
Location:
Main and Union Streets
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Contact: 518-287-1771
Sponsored by: Peacemakers of Schoharie County
Marbletown: Peace vigil
A peace vigil held every Saturday from at least 11:00am to noon, held by an assortment of local people.
Location:
Southernmost intersection of Route 213 Route 209 (the one with the stop light)
Marbletown/Stone Ridge, NY 12484
In the event that the community has another pre-arranged event scheduled for this intersection on a given Saturday, the vigil will move on that day to the front of the Stone Ridge Town Hall, south on route 209.
Contact: 845 687-9591
Saratoga Springs: Peace vigil
A peace vigil every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. in front of the Post Office.
From the organizer: "Please keep the crosswalks clear and be the peace you want in the world. Many among us will be making signs with positive messages reflecting our hopes or our concerns for the future. Our goal is to: Support the United Nations in promoting peace; Encourage people to consider effective alternatives to war; Empower people to express their views to their elected officials."
Location:
outside the Post Office
Broadway and Church Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Contact: Jim at 518-583-7501.
Sponsored by: Saratoga Peace Alliance (SPA)
Saugerties: Vigil for Peace
A weekly peace vigil every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. All are welcome.
From the organizers: "End the War. Bring the Troops Home Now. Fund Education, Healthcare, and Housing... Not War. Join us for an hour, or a few minutes. Bring a neighbor. Let our voices be heard."
Location:
Corner of Market and Main Streets
Saugerties, NY 12477
Contact: 845 246-3449.
Sponsored by: Saugerties Committee for Peace and Social Justice
Wappingers Falls: Weekly peace vigil
A long standing peace vigil happening every Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm. Pete Seeger attends when he can [cool!!], and the group usually ends singing a song.
Location:
On the grassy knoll
Intersection of Routes 9 9D
(near the South Hills Mall)
Wappingers Falls, NY 12601
Contact: 845 838-1277.
New Paltz: Women in Black peace vigil
A peace vigil occurring every Saturday 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
From the organizers:
"Women in Black has been standing for an end to war and violence in all its forms for over 5 years. We wear black in resistance and mourning for all the senseless killing. We are silent because words cannot express the tragedy of war. Please join us. Men are welcome."
Location:
In front of the Elting Library
Corner of Main St and North Front Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
Sponsored by: Women in Black of New Paltz
Woodstock: Women in Black peace vigil
A silent vigil for peace every Sunday 1:00pm to 2:00pm, throughout the year.
The group seeks "non-violent solutions to world problems, and stands for peace and social justice.
It is suggest that participants wear black clothing if possible. Signs are available.
Men are welcome, as well.
Location:
Woodstock Village Green
Rt. 212 / Tinker St / Mill Hill Rd
Woodstock, NY 12498
Contact: Jane at 845 679-7502.
Sponsored by: Woodstock Women in Black
Delmar: Weekly peace vigil
Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hold these weekly vigils every Monday 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
From the organizers:: "Please join us in taking a stand against the war! Even if you can only stop by for a few minutes, your presence helps make a difference. Those of us who regularly attend the vigil enjoy sharing news and community with each other, and the encouraging honks and support from many drivers. Among other purposes, this weekly vigil serves as a regular reminder to hundreds of people in our community (those driving or walking by) of our viewpoints, issues and information - something they rarely see in the media. Bring a sign or borrow one of our extras. Join us!"
Location:
Four Corners
Delaware Ave at Kenwood Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
Sponsored by: Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace.
Troy: Peace vigil
A vigil for peace, held on the first Monday of the month 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Located on Hoosick St, one of the busiest corridors in the Capital District.
Location:
110 Hoosick St (at 10th St)
Troy, NY 12180
Contact: 518 272-1318.
Sponsored by: Troy Neighbors for Peace
Guilderland: Weekly peace vigil
A weekly Monday vigil 5:00pm to 6:00pm, with participants holding signs and making a peaceful presence known.
Attendees are asked to bring their own signs.
From the organizers: "A dedicated group of people have been meeting every Monday during rush hour at the corners of Route 20 (Western Avenue) and Route 155. The positive response from commuters has been tremendous! Several new members have joined as a result of passing by our vigil."
Location:
Routes 155 and 20, northeast corner
(New Karner Rd and Western Ave)
Guilderland, NY 12084
Contact: 518 464-6788.
Sponsored by: Guilderland Neighbors For Peace
DRINKING LIBERALLY MEETINGS IN NY STATE:
Clifton Park, New York
* First Wednesday of each month, 7:00 pm onward
* Old Dublin Inn, 130 Meyer Rd (Google maps is wrong, please contact me for directions.)
* Hosted by Chris Selkirk, cliftonpark (at) drinkingliberally.org
Ithaca, New York
* Every Wednesday, 6:30 pm onward
* Felicia's Atomic Lounge, 508 W State St
* Hosted by Joseph Cannon Murtagh, ithaca (at) drinkingliberally.org
New York City, New York:
The Original Drinking Liberally
* Every Thursday, 7:30 pm onward
* Rudy's, 627 9th Ave (between 44th and 45th)
* In the backyard, weather permitting
* Hosted by Justin Krebs, Matthew O'Neill and Katrina Baker, nyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Drinking Liberally Steps Out
* Third Tuesday of each month, 7:00-9:00 pm
* XES Lounge, 157 W 24th St (@ 7th Avenue)
* In conjunction with the Stonewall Democrats of New York City www.sdnyc.org.
* Hosted by Matthew Carlin and Greg Rae, outnyc (at) drinkingliberally.org
Harlem
* Second Wednesday of each month), 6:30 pm onward
* Soundz Lounge, 3155 Broadway (between 123rd and 124th)
* Hosted by Yolanda (Shoshi) Shoshana, harlem (at) drinkingliberally.org
Park Slope
* Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30-10:00 pm
* Commonwealth, 497 5th Ave (at 12th Street)
* Hosted by Anthony Accurso, Emilie Harkin and Emily Farris, parkslope (at) drinkingliberally.org
Queens
* Fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102 (group of young liberals taking up one lane)
* Hosted by Donald Graff, queens (at) drinkingliberally.org
Upper East Side
* Last Tuesday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* Doc Watson's, 1490 2nd Ave (at 77th)
* Hosted by Matthew Bachiochi, ues (at) drinkingliberally.org
West Bronx
* First and third Friday of each month, 7:30 pm onward
* An Beal Bocht, 445 W 238th St (between Waldo and Greystone)
* 1 to 238th, turn left, straight on 238th, just past the top of the stairs
* Hosted by Jamin Sewell and Scott Kennedy, westbronx (at) drinkingliberally.org
Rochester, New York
* Every Thursday, 8:00-10:00 pm
* Monty's Korner, 355 East Ave
* Hosted by Tom Tucker and Tracy Logan, rochester (at) drinkingliberally.org
And then we have: Shooting Liberally
Tuesday, Feb 19
From your friends at Drinking Liberally comes the debut of SHOOTING LIBERALLY...
For the First Amendment enthusiast ready to move on to the Second. A social evening at the gun range including training weapon rental.
For more info and to reserve your spot, contact: Stanley Sherman - maskarts (at) worldnet.att.
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One of my training buddies, who used to compete in cycling on an international level, showed me how to use interval training to improve my running. Instead of plugging with distance running, I would run for one minute and walk for one minute over the same distance. I trained less, but got better results. It was a bit uncomfortable the first few times, but I quickly improved and got more done in less time.
When you cross the big 4-0, you might find that you have to give your joints and tendons more time to recover. This is not a ticket to slack off. Again, you just have to be smarter when you train. If you are going to run, stay on sand, grass or gravel. One of my clients, who had recovered from a broken pelvis, could run on sand without much discomfort. After a month, she could run several hundred meters on the sand while carrying her 6 year old son on her back.
Cross-training is another way to keep training fresh and spare your joints. An article in Runners World once mentioned how several runners improved their time by cross training with cycling rather than just running alone. I found that my own running improved by alternating my running with cycling.
Another area that the over 40 person should practise is strength training. Strength training or is highly under-rated for conditioning. Often thought of only for showy muscles and body beautifuls, strength training has several benefits that endurance training does not. Strength training builds bone density and increases the bodys anabolism, which is the ability to repair and rebuild itself.
Another aspect of strength training that is almost always over-looked is the balance and posture muscles. These can be trained through methods such as martial arts, pilates and power yoga. Now before anyone starts writing off pilates and power yoga as too Hollywood, keep in mind that these systems work. Pilates inventor, Joseph H. Pilates was an accomplished athlete who trained such celebrities as world class boxer, Max Schmeling. As for power (Ashtanga) yoga, I can vouch for it for removing back pain. One of my trainees, a former RCR soldier told me that he went from 3 chiropractor visits per week to only one per month just from our twice weekly power yoga sessions.
Another good body maintainer is the sauna. While often mistaken for a method for losing weight, regular saunas will clean out the excess toxins, increase your immune system T-cells and help calm you. It is great on a Sunday evening a few hours before bed time.
More tips to get more mileage out of the over 40 frame:
Eat good natural food. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain massive amounts of anti-oxidants to slow down the aging process.
If necessary, employ the services of physical therapists: massage, physiotherapist, chiropractic and even acupuncture.
Supplements such as: fish oils, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate assist some people with joint pain.
Keep the alcohol, tobacco and caffeine to a minimum. This stuff overworks your adrenalin glands which are suppose to help carry you into old age.
Avoid refined foods like white sugar and white flour. It just plugs up your intestines.
Avoid extended periods of sitting. Too much sitting is hard on the spine and can contribute to DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).
Stay active. In an era where everything seems to have a warning label, there should be one on the human butt: Warning: Keep moving or equipment will fail.
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Not long ago National Public Radio reported a story headlined "Border Fence Firm Snared for Hiring Illegal Workers." It seems a fence-building company in Southern California had hired illegal aliens to help build the fence the feds planned to use to keep illegal aliens out of the country. The company was fined nearly $5 million and two of its executives were sent to jail.
This example illustrates the current illegal aliens muddle in the U.S. On the one hand, there's a strong movement afoot to halt all illegal immigration. On the other hand, it's unquestionable that the U.S. badly needs the very workers it's trying to keep out - so badly, apparently, we even need their help building the border fence! This is a knotty problem, that, so far, the United States Congress has not been able or willing to unravel. And given the failure of immigration reform in `07, nobody really expects a new bill until after the '08 elections.
At the same time the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is stepping up its enforcement of the old, flawed 1986 Immigration and Reform Control Act, which basically puts the responsibility on employers to police the border by refusing to hire illegal immigrants. Until recently even ICE didn't seem to take this too seriously, and in the unusual case where an employer was found guilty of intentionally hiring illegals, a slap on the wrist was administered
and the matter forgotten. It's much different now under strident Department of Homeland Security director, Michael Chertoff. Some apparently upstanding people are now paying substantial fines are even being sent to jail for hiring illegal immigrants.
Take the case of Nagappan Mylappan Chettiar, a legal immigrant from India who arrived in New York in 1986 in his 20's, virtually penniless. By his 40's he had several restaurants in Arizona and was a millionaire. However Chettiar was recently convicted of knowingly employing illegal Mexican workers. The judge admitted his accomplishments but fined him $250,000, sentenced him to two years of supervised parole, and required him to give up his permanent residency in the U.S.
and return to India. Sound stiff? The U.S. Attorney's office appealed the sentencing, on the grounds that it was too lenient, calling for a sentence of one year in prison. (The case is still under appeal). This is just one of hundreds of such cases in recent months.
Thus the situation has changed radically, and it is now very risky and unwise for any business, large or small, to knowingly employ illegal aliens. In fact, in today's atmosphere, owners and executives can find themselves in hot water even for unknowingly hiring illegals, that is, for failing to exercise what the government considers reasonable diligence in screening out illegal aliens in the hiring
process. It gets worse. Your company can even find itself in legal jeopardy if you hire contractors or temporary workers who are undocumented. You are prohibited from using employment agencies or contractors that you know or "should know" employs illegal workers. The "should know" is what the government refers to as "constructive knowledge."
Given all this, say most attorneys, if your company uses employment agencies or contract employees, it's important to have standards or policies in place which you let the contractors know they must meet. And only contract with them if they agree to meet those standards.
You should also be aware that some states now have immigrant-worker hiring statutes of their own which are even more stringent than federal law, especially Georgia, Colorado and Arizona. Your employment lawyer is your best guide there.
HOW TO AVOID HIRING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
Every new employee has to complete an I-9 Form documenting his/her authorization to work in the U.S., even if the employee was born here and is a U.S. citizen. Companies face fines up to $1,100 per form for violations, plus possible civil and criminal penalties. As is well-known, the Department of Homeland Security has greatly increased its work site auditing in recent months. These audits
typically begin with an inspection of an employer's I-9 Forms.
The I-9 process should begin the day an employee begins work. The employee completes the initial section of the I-9 and provides supporting documents (for example, passport, permanent residency card, driver's license + social security card, etc.) on the day of hire. The documents must "appear reasonably genuine." If the requisite documents are not presented, the employee must be suspended and removed from the payroll (though not necessarily terminated) until proper documentation is provided. Employment lawyers caution, however, that employers
shouldn't normally request documentation before making an offer of employment.
Reason -- possible discrimination suits.
Employers should keep I-9 Forms for all their current employees for at least one year after termination for terminated employees. It is not necessary to retain copies of supporting identity documents and in fact some lawyers recommend against doing so.
You should also be aware of "re-verification requirements." If an employee is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, they are probably working based on a status with a defined end date, in which case the employer must note the expiration of their documents on the I-9 and then must pull their I-9 Form before the expiration date and re-verify that the worker's status has been extended.
Avoiding I-9 violations is extremely important these days, given the severe penalties being imposed. According to many employment lawyers, one of the best preventive measures is to conduct an internal audit of your company's I-9 files to see if there are violations. In addition, you should set up a re-verification tickler system to ensure I-9s are checked in a timely manner.
UNDERSTANDING "NO MATCH LETTERS" AND SAFE HARBOR PROCEDURES
The failure of comprehensive immigration reform spurred the Department of Homeland Security and the SSA to instigate a new enforcement tactic - sending out controversial "no match" letters to employers, notifying them that certain of their workers have Social Security numbers that do not match the appropriate names. SSA is said to be planning to send out almost 150,000 of these letters. Employers who receive no-match letters may understandably feel they are suspected of having intentionally hired illegal aliens. However they can avoid any presumption of
guilt by following what U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) terms as "safe-harbor" procedures. The safe harbor procedures, in a nutshell, are these:
- Within 14 days after receiving the no-match letter, review your company's records to determine whether there's been a typographical or clerical error in submitting the employee's name and SSN to the Social Security Administration and inform SSA if such an error is found.
- If step 1 did not resolve the problem request that the employee review his social security card and confirm that he/she provided the correct name and number. If the correct name/number was provided, tell the employee to contact SSA to resolve the discrepancy. If SSA finds an error that can be corrected, the employee should obtain confirmation of this from the SSA, and then the employer should verify with SSA that the correction has been made.
- If the discrepancy is not resolved within 60 days of receipt of the no-match letter, the employer is required to repeat the I-9 verification process but this time the employee can not use any documents that were the subject of the no-match letter. In addition, any document used to establish identity at this point must contain a photo of the employee. If employment authorization cannot be verified, the employer must terminate the employee.
SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE SYSTEM
There are a lot of problems with the system described above. ICE plans to hold employers responsible if they accept fake identity documents unless such documents "appear reasonably genuine." But drivers licenses and SSN cards are ridiculously easy to fake and forgeries can be obtained cheaply over the Internet and elsewhere. What's more, the law prohibits an employer from refusing a document that "appears" genuine on its face.
Employers can call the SSN (1-800-772-6270) or use an Internet site (ssa.gov) to verify that the SSN card submitted by the prospective worker belongs to the person whose name is on it - however that doesn't mean that that SSN card belongs to the worker who is presenting it. It just means that it belongs to that name. And verifying a drivers license can be just as difficult since many states won't divulge personal information for fear of violating privacy laws.
In an effort to comply with the law some companies have opted to sign up for USCIC's Basic Pilot Program. This voluntary program was designed to test ways for employers to verify that employees hire workers who are authorized to work in the U.S. However, some experts rightly complain that USCIC now routinely conducts audits of employers who have enrolled in the program - so if you enroll, you're likely to be audited for I-9 compliance, and if mistakes are discovered, you'll be fined or even criminally-charged. So why, they ask, would a company sign up for such a program?
Given the ambiguous and risky situation employers face, what should be done? According to Charles Kuck, national vice president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, all employers who hire immigrant workers should conduct their own internal I-9 audit. "Go through every I-9 you have for your company and make sure you filled it out correctly," says Kuck. "You have a right under the statute to go back and correct erroneously completed I-9s at a later date, as long as you initial and date and corrections you made. We recommend you do those corrections in a different color pen." He adds, "This self-audit goes a long way toward
eliminating any fines or legal action against the employer.
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A colleague of mine had me treat his wife, who was plagued with a challenge that is common today: insomnia. As his wife became older, she noticed that it was increasingly difficult to let her mind and body relax into sleep. The difficulty worsened as she began to panic about not being rested sufficiently to function the following day. I was grateful that I was able to help her get better. Until she was treated, she had joined the ranks of countless thousands, even millions, who suffer with this problem. Is there an answer? Or are there many answers? Let’s explore some information.
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