Rocky

I remember LCM ranting about "the only reason for a space program is military dominance!" I disagreed, of course; and it was one of the reasons I got booted from TWI. For me, Psalm 19 is plenty of reason for a space program (i.e., to learn more about God). No particular reason to LIVE on other planets, though.

George

Well, didn't God say something to Adam and Eve about going forth and multiplying? Was that limited to earth?

I could rattle off a couple of things I've gleaned from interesting cable/sat channels (like the Science channel or Discovery HD theater) but that would only provide fodder (IMO) for people to suggest God would not want that or if we trusted God we wouldn't need this, etc.

Just a little story.......

About 8 years ago a tall, slender, gentlemen zipped by me as I was running in the park. He was sweating profusely. He impressed me because he looked very aged and despite his energy he seemed to struggle. I passed him a couple of more times (we were going in opposite directions) and he did not let up. He pressed on. He seemed like he was on a mission. O. K. I have got to tell you that at one point I thought, "I am going to come up on this old fella and he is going to be laying dead on the side of the track." As I got back to my car he came to his car that was parked beside me. I just had to ask....how old are you and how often do you work out like this? By now his shirt is off exposing a six pack plus. Geez, you are making me look bad.....I told him my name and asked his. He said 20 years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes. I started running 90 minutes, 3 times a week and I haven't had diabetes in 19 years. He told me he was 83 years old. I asked him what had he changed in his diet. He said nothing. "I eat what I always have but now I exercise more." He was vibrant and happy. So full of life. We chatted for a while.

I saw in the obits today that he has passed. A spark from his life touched mine. He may not have realized it. But I have not forgotten.

So, he was about 91 when he died? That's awesome! I hope he'll be an inspiration to you for the rest of your life too. Thanks for sharing him with us. :)

Well, I sure hope everybody's okay over there. God bless them!

Indeed, the problem is not with any people in particular. Ning.com has had its hands very full since Friday with a corporate problem that impacted its computer/technical operation and ultimately had some adverse impact on our site. We do expect it to be back up anytime, but have to be patient with ning. It is, afterall, a free service that they provide.

If/when I learn that it is back in operation, I will let everyone here and all the wc site members know... :)

Just today, my second stent procedure got scheduled for about two weeks from now.

And I've been to the gym 4 times since being given clearance last Tuesday. I feel great. :)

It should be back up tonight.

I'm glad you haven't yet reached the half way point!

Congratulations to the Little League kids from Hawai'i!!

Down 5-1 with 3 outs to go, they scored 6 in the top of the 6th to take the US Championship game.

Thats the comeback of the year--what an exciting gaI can always count on the little leaguers

Wow, they must be doggone good!

I saw the score at 0-0 then Hawaii's big guy getting a single to drive in the game's first run... that's all I knew until I read this.

One of the many things I've done is to eliminate sugar as much as humanly possible from my diet. I now consume cayenne (capsicum) in the same volume most people use sugar. I've replaced black pepper with cayenne and grow it in my garden, using it in or on EVERYTHING.

Cayenne is a wonderful herb. Not only does it help control BP, it helps purify the blood, helps reduce inflammation and even helps heal wounds.

I keep some handy in my backpack and sprinkle it in my socks (sparingly) on extremely cold days as it keeps the feet warm.

I also take a niacin supplement which keeps me well circulated.

My cardiologist is somewhat dismayed by all this as he doesn't really understand it all, but he's taken me off all my cardio meds (Verapamil, coumadin, lanoxin, beta blockers and some other stuff I don't recall) except for the Lasix which I still need for chronic congestive heart failure. He just tells me whatever I'm doing, keep on doing it.

I don't know that I've ever had an actual myocardial infarction as I was born with a congenital birth defect in my heart which was first diagnosed when I was 18 and led to some serious episodes starting when I was 27. When in college, I joined the USMC Platoon Leader Corps which is the Marines equivalent of ROTC. My second physical examination resulted in a years worth of testing and subsequently getting kicked out, a draft status of 4F and a note saying I should go AFTER the women and children.

I now have a pacemaker and one deceased heart chamber and regurgitating valve which accounts for the chronic congestive heart failure.

Anyway, cayenne or capsicum is God's own wonder drug!

With as much as you exercise, you probably do not have any problems with blood sugar levels... which makes niacin a good supplement.

And given that we don't have the cold weather here that you do in the winter, I have no occasion to need cayenne in the shoes/socks, but we used to do that at Emporia sometimes...

Sounds like you've at least had the equivalent of heart attack(s)... I'm glad you are still able to exercise.

weel, had the first visit with the cardi lady -- My dr's name is Ruby (She worked with Dean Ornish 30 years ago in Mass General)...love that...anyhow -- she said I have an excellent prognosis. [ ] I will be on 4 meds the rest of my life---I would take 24 if it saved my life!!!

I did not tell you guys - I mentioned to rocky - but I will tell you I wasn't breathing for 5 days (not very well any how because I was in Heart failure...my blood had backed up into my lungs quite a bit)

They did say it was because I was already in such good shape aerobically which I did way before "the-way" too....(35 years now --I have scarred lungs (thus the need to be aerobic)-- another story) that -- that is what kept me alive.

But because of that transient heart failure _ I was really scared...I am 49 -- too young for heart failure. anyhow she told me today it is highly unlikely to be permanent -- echocardio again in 2 weeks--- 2 weeks ago tomorrow-- I was dying---Unbelievable!!!BUT -- my prognosis is excellent!

Okay -- I also get a call walking into the waiting room...my boss - I tell her I will call her back...call back and she is stuck-- we have had an over-anticipated amount of registrations at our school....Would I consider teaching Kindergarten -- with the cap at 14 kids--with an assistant (who is a permanent substitute) 70-80% of the time.?...(way less stress!!!)-- [ ] we will talk Monday. I would leave Interventions for this year--but then go back next.

Cardiac rehab is top notch -- I get my oxygen tested every machine -- wear 4 leads -- (ecg) and bp before and after...--After 4 more times like that it will only be the BP and oxygen...won't have to do the leads every time.

I bet teaching kindergarten would be a blast, as long as you have a small enough class and that assistant most of the time!!!

For those with heart problems and circulation problems google cayenne pepper.

I was plagued with my first vericose vein in highschool. I have been an athlete all my life. Track and field, swimming, softball, running. It was determined in my late 40's that the artery in my legs tapered off, i. e. they were not "normal" size. I had tests because even though I ran 5 miles 3 times a week and lifted weights 3 times a week my feet would go numb just minutes after sitting in the car.

So I cut out all protein and dairy products. My blood type is A positive. That blood type is not compatible with proteins. Major relief until this past March. My legs started aching and throbbing to the point that I was crying in pain. How could this be? I am so active. Age perhaps....the malformation of the artery in my legs...? Sorry, I was not going on all the meds. The side affects scared me. I am not putting something in my body that is synthetic, i. e. man made.

Now I take one tablespoon of cayenne pepper a day and Butchers Broom 3 times a day. In less than a week I was back to my new self and pain free. Father God made such for a purpose. So solly, I trust Him and what He made more than the fakies the pharmies make. If you have high blood pressure you can not take Butchers Broom. Take time released Niacin for high blood pressure. My blood pressure was a little high because of the size of the artery in my legs. In less than a week my numbers were low normal.

I mix the cayenne pepper with 8 ounces of water or Gatorade or V-8 juice. You don't have to take the whole TBS. of cayenne at one time.

I first took cayenne in the late 1970s. I lived in Los Angeles for about 6 and a half months before going in residence at Emporia. I began having nose bleeds, apparently from the bad air in LA (after being in LA for about 4 months). Someone shared about the cayenne cocktail... mixing loose cayenne in water. That was wicked/nasty... but it stopped the nose bleeds.

I've learned since that you can get (or put) it in gelatin capsules... makes it a WHOLE lot easier to take.

Regarding NIACIN... it is also effective in lowering cholesterol... I used to take it but NOT the time release formula. Also, NOT niacinamide... which is NOT effective for cholesterol. BUT -- and this is a BIG DEAL... do NOT take NIACIN if you're diabetic.

NIACIN elevates blood sugar levels.

I spent 4 days in the VA medical center last month, with an IV in my arm taking in a strong anti-thrombolytic drug... about 10 days after I got out, I went to a different hospital (but the same intervention cardiologist) for the stent procedure.

Today, I received a bill/statement from the other hospital... it ALMOST gave me another coronary! :blink:

The statement said I owed this other hospital, for the procedure, for which I was there for a grand total of THREE hours, $40,942.63.

American dollars. How freaking outrageous. So, needless to say, I called this hospital to say/ask WTF!!!

They calmly said not to worry about it, the VA is going to pay for the procedure... Then I said I couldn't believe the VA was going to pay anywhere near $41,000. They said, no, of course not... the VA will only pay about $6,100.

The moral of the story?

Stop smoking.

Lose weight (if you are overweight or worse).

Exercise.

Eat healthy food.

We're NOT 20 years old anymore.

ALL of those things (or each of them) cost FAR LESS than being billed $41K for a three hour session ... and bypass surgery would naturally be MUCH more invasive to your body and your wallet... especially if you don't have medical/health insurance coverage.

I could be wrong on this (well heck I probably am but play along)

I think the waiver wire trade deadline deadline absolutely final post mortem actually dead final final finish line for trading with other teams is August 31-

THEN a whole 'nuther thing happens---on September 1st the roster is expanded from 25 to 40 players, and players can be brought up from AAA or AA--thats a whole other can of worms that I dont know exactly how it works --whether players already have to be on the 40 man roster, if that 40 man roser can be jostled and moved around or if minor league deals can be made to get someone onto it...so they'll be at least one or two phenoms youve never heard of making a dent in September

But those guys can't play in the playoffs???

Correction: Dan Haren is NOT (yet) a Cy Young winner... though he might someday be...

I don't know all the nuances of the trade deadline, but the story I read said the Dodgers gave up a couple of minor leaguers in their organization...So, what's to keep a team from picking up a Barry Linsecome, or a Josh Hamilton, for that matter, if there's a week left in the season and the teams those guys play for are out of the playoffs?...

The waiver wire. Neither TIM Linsecom nor Josh Hamilton are likely to be offered up (which must be done first, if I understand correctly) but even if he was, it's likely he would be claimed by a lower standing team first... if for no other reason than to keep their opponent from getting him.

two words: programmable robots!

Isn't that what the umpires are afraid of and why they are against the initiation of instant replay?

Speaking of Maddux, he just got traded to the Dodgers...Now, can somebody explain to me what the phrase "trading deadline" actually means?...

One can't really understand the term "trading deadline" without the addition of an '*' (asterisk).

With the asterisk representing the fine print, like "trading deadline before players would have to clear waivers." But there's probably more fine print to it than just that.

Its bizarre...

BUT

I'll take the W--ugly or not--its still a W

Speaking of which, tonight Jake Peavy faced off against Dan Haren. Both Cy Young winners and potential candidates this year (if not for Webb having nearly already run away with it). Conventional wisdom = a low scoring pitchers' duel.

Final score: AZ 8, SD 6. Haren gets the win, Peavy the loss. It was not the kind of game anyone expected... but I'll take it.

Also, AVG anti-virus (a free program) also checks all links that come up on each page of a google search. It will tell you if there is any threat on the linked page.

I had a myocardial infarction (a heart attack) in April of last year, due to two arterial blockages (one 80% and one 99%). I had a heart attack coming to me, due to my having gained 55 pounds after quitting smoking, due to my not exercising, and due to my having untreated triglyceride levels that were far beyond being merely "high." Fortunately, the heart attack occurred when I was at home, where I was less than 15 minutes from a hospital where a first class cardiologist extracted a blood clot, inserted two arterial stents, and dispatched me with minimal heart damage from the cath lab.

Some comments on exercise:

The cardiac rehab folks set a specific heart-rate workout range for me, and, after monitoring my heart data during exercise, increased the range in several increments over a period of weeks. Exercise at too slow a heart rate reportedly doesn't get results, while exercise at too fast a rate yields a risk of falling into the abyss of cardiac arrest. Supposedly, even with minimal heart damage, parts of the heart can go into "hibernation" for some time after an MI. That might have something to do with the protocol of taking some time to bring up the pace and the endurance.

IMO, a heart-rate monitor is nearly a must-have for exercise. The stopping-occasionally-and-checking-your-pulse-while-exercising routine is too occasional, too haphazard. The monitor I use is one by Polar. It has a transmitter unit that goes on as a strap around the chest, and a receiver that looks like a cheap wristwatch. Polar's chest-strap transmitter also broadcasts to displays on some treadmills that are equipped to receive Polar signals.

http://www.polarusa.com

http://www.polarusa.com/Products/fseries/f...sp?cat=consumer

Indeed, each piece of equipment I use for cardio has a heart rate monitor... I am aware of those issues. I've also seen people using that Polar chest strap, so I know what you're talking about...

Before and after stent placement:

great pics... I have the before and after but don't have a way to convert them to a .pdf... I do have them posted on the other website...

Yeah for you!!!

i went to cardiac rehab yesterday..did a big intake kind of exam. Hooked up to everyhting. I was good for most stuff, but walking faster than 2.5 mph scared me. I wasn't giving it a hard or very hard...just didn't want to go faster..I do have fear of feeling all that again I guess. They are great where I am going and I am confident I will work through it.

And good (great) for you too!!!

I'll probably get to go to cardiac rehab, but the exercise habits the same KT folks (kinesiotherapy) showed me actually got me started 3 or so years ago... so, I'm in amazingly good shape fitness wise, for someone who just had a myocardial infarction... if I didn't already know what to do and how much I could take, I'd feel the very same things that you did.

You're going to be fine!

I've been cleared to go back to the gym (to resume exercising)!!!

I had a GREAT workout. 34 minutes of aerobic/cardio and a lighter than I previously had been doing weight lifting session.

My breathing was SOOOOOOOOOOO much easier than before and recovery after the workout SOOOOOOO much quicker!

I am PSYCHED. :)

I've been cleared to go back to the gym (to resume exercising)!!!

Speaking of pitching.....and coaching........I just caught the tail end of the Brewers game, watching Sabathia move to 8-0...How long has he been in the NL? A month or so? Any outside chance he gets the NL CY if the Brewers win the div.?

The thing I was questioning watching him was that they had him throw a complete game when the Brewers were up 9-2. He had around 130 pitches. I dont know how many complete games he has with the Brewers but he leads the NL....in a month plus....

He ate through the AL last year too, then faded in the playoffs, presumably (Ithought anyway) because of his high inning total throughout the year last year. I could be wrong, but I thought that was unnecessary to push him to get the CG....Its not the 70's anymore.....I'll be watching come playoff time to see if these little things mean anything or not but his overall innings must be getting high up there

Two chances... and Slim's out of town...

...then yesterday we had to use Nippert as a starter (he has been pretty effective in long relief) because, you guessed it, Padilla had to be moved back again (hmmm, facing the Ray???)

but I get whatcher sayin bout crazy pitching usage...

Nippert couldn't get it together as a Dback. So, he was either released or traded, I forget which. I doubt he'll ever really be very good in MLB. He's probably a good kid, and IIRC did well in AAA... but never figured it out in Phoenix.

You mean Cy " name the award after me" Young wasn't one of the original 5?

We must be posting at the same time...I don't think anyone's gonna catch Brandon Webb for the NL Cy Young award...

As long as Webb stays on track, I can't imagine anyone catching him. 18-4 is pretty doggone good. I think in his best year he got 18.

He should be able to make it to 23... maybe more.

I was able to get four out of five... guess I'm just not that good of a fan... but I was just guessing because I wasn't sure when the hall opened...

While I was checking I did find out that today 8/18, is Roberto Clemente's birthday... so... happening day Roberto! I had your baseball glove during all of my little league and pony league years...

oh.. and now the stRangers ARE going to move Blalock to first when he comes off the DL and to keep Chris Davis' bat in the lineup he'll move across the field to third...

I bet you knew the name of the fifth one very well anyway...

For others... they are Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson.

I'm going to go with Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner and Rogers Hornsby....

Cy Young got in the second year, according to Sutton and Matt Williams. I'm not sure when Hornsby got in.

my first thought is that it's not the same as Robinson... his number is retired with the NYY isn't it? ...that's enough for me.

I can't imagine the Yankees would allow anyone to wear number 3 anymore... in other words, I figure they must have retired the Babe's number.

For me, to honor Ruth this way might harken us all back to a time when steroids weren't an issue... and for all the lore and legend that surrounds him even now, his role in one of the earlier times when the public needed to be brought back after a big scandal hasn't been talked about.

Changing the subject, an aflac trivia question during the Saturday Dbacks game -- name the first FIVE players elected to the HoF, the first year.

Can you (without looking them up)?

I actually surprised myself by rattling them off without realizing I knew... 3 position players, 2 pitchers... they are all familiar names for lifelong baseball fans.