[FairfieldLife] Re: Forward, Into The Past

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, azgrey wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, azgrey wrote: > > > > > > > > "Willy, since fucking prairie dogs or whatever you > > > > do with your time doesn't seem to fill enough of

[FairfieldLife] Re: TM and Blood Pressure

& no comparable scientific type research of spirituality of Islamic Prayer? Five times a day by half the world and there is not research on that spiritual practice to compare with the others? --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "raunchydog" wrote: > > The graph Vaj references, which he has

[FairfieldLife] Sunday Late Night: Stupak, Defined

"To commemorate Saturday's infamous rollback of women's reproductive health introduced by Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Gilead) and included in the health care reform bill by a floor vote permitted under the Rule developed by Democratic leadership, Duncan Black (Atrios) proposed

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "raunchydog" wrote: > > > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "dhamiltony2k5" > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" wrot

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: TM and Blood Pressure

shukra69 wrote: > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu wrote: > >> Vaj wrote: >> >>> Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words: >>> >>> http://www.box.net/shared/static/eycqy25sh2.jpg >>> >>> SBP is "Systolic Blood Pressure". >>> >>> >>> >> Depends on the mantra use

[FairfieldLife] Re: TM and Blood Pressure

P.S. It looks like there are far more studies for the category "mantra meditation" than for "mindfullness meditation." Why is that? --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "raunchydog" wrote: > > The graph Vaj references, which he has previously posted, doesn't prove > superiority of one meditatio

[FairfieldLife] Let them eat Jellyfish.

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com , "PaliGap" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com , "ShempMcGurk" > wrote: > > > [snip] > > Of course, I am a scientific expert on > > global warming and I should be

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > > > On Nov 7, 2009, at 6:45 PM, off_world_beings wrote: > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" > > shempmcgurk@ wrote: > > > > > > Big deal. > > > > > > Even if, as a result of the research study, it comes out as a > > pos

[FairfieldLife] Re: TM and Blood Pressure

The graph Vaj references, which he has previously posted, doesn't prove superiority of one meditation technique over another as he would have us believe. It is just one tiny part of a larger study he neglects to link to (at least I've never seen it). I found the study he referenced. It was publish

[FairfieldLife] Post Count

Fairfield Life Post Counter === Start Date (UTC): Sat Nov 07 00:00:00 2009 End Date (UTC): Sat Nov 14 00:00:00 2009 131 messages as of (UTC) Sun Nov 08 23:54:13 2009 24 authfriend 17 raunchydog 10 nablusoss1008 10 WillyTex 9 ShempMcGurk 8 Vaj 6 shukra69 6 Turquoi

[FairfieldLife] Re: TM and Blood Pressure

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu wrote: > > Vaj wrote: > > Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words: > > > > http://www.box.net/shared/static/eycqy25sh2.jpg > > > > SBP is "Systolic Blood Pressure". > > > > > > Depends on the mantra used doesn't it? no Some will be stimu

[FairfieldLife] Re: Will Religious Fundamentalism Implode?

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, sgrayatlarge wrote: > > You are a one trick poney > Are you a fundamentalist? What's a poney? > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "do.rflex" wrote: > > > > > > Why fundamentalism will fail A seemingly unstoppable force is being > > undone from

[FairfieldLife] Re: Will Religious Fundamentalism Implode?

You are a one trick poney --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "do.rflex" wrote: > > > Why fundamentalism will fail A seemingly unstoppable force is being > undone from the inside By > Harvey Cox >

[FairfieldLife] participate in Maharishi's Global Plan [1 Attachment]

enjoy... - Weitergeleitete Mail Von: Global Country Switzerland An: 14 Maharishi Jyotish and Yagya Programmes Gesendet: Sonntag, den 8. November 2009, 22:57:36 Uhr Betreff: FW: participate in Maharishi's Global Plan Dear Friends, The spiritual counterpart for your country lies in

[FairfieldLife] Re: Forward, Into The Past

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, azgrey wrote: > > > > > > "Willy, since fucking prairie dogs or whatever you > > > do with your time doesn't seem to fill enough of it > > > lately..." > > > > Don't you just *hate* those prairi

[FairfieldLife] Re: Femimint Hygiene: Vagina Mints

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "raunchydog" wrote: > > WTF? > http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2009/10/femimint-hygiene-mints > Well-fer-crimeny-sakes-raunchy! If you flossed that dentada once in awhile you might not get that abnormal odor and need the mints. Wake up and smell the coffee

Re: [FairfieldLife] TM and Blood Pressure

Vaj wrote: > Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words: > > http://www.box.net/shared/static/eycqy25sh2.jpg > > SBP is "Systolic Blood Pressure". > > Depends on the mantra used doesn't it? Some will be stimulating and actually raise the blood pressure while others lower it. My teacher

Re: [FairfieldLife] A context-free post

TurquoiseB wrote: > Relevant to FFL or FFLers only if you believe it is... > > [http://bloodandmud.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/09/aussie_w\ > hine_07_2.jpg] > http://bloodandmud.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/09/aussie_wh\ > ine_07_2.jpg >

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote: > > > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" wrote: > > > > > > Big deal. > > > > > > Even if, as a result of the research study, it comes o

[FairfieldLife] GOP's Health Care Reform through the Decades

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "PaliGap" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" > wrote: > > > [snip] > > Of course, I am a scientific expert on > > global warming and I should be listened and > > adhered to by one and all on what I say on > > that matte

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote: > > I *do* not understand the liar's mentality, > > especially that of the casual, reflexive liars > > like Vaj and Barry. Maybe if they never got > > caught at it and it gave

[FairfieldLife] Informal poll on ICE WATER

I used to get debilitating pain in my neck and upper back...kinda like a headache but located in a different area. I had this my entire adult life and it was quite unpleasant. And, yes, it was related to diet but I am not disciplined enough NOT to give in to temptation and eat the things I kno

[FairfieldLife] Will Religious Fundamentalism Implode?

Why fundamentalism will fail A seemingly unstoppable force is being undone from the inside By Harvey Cox The very nature of human religiousness is changing

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" wrote: > [snip] > Of course, I am a scientific expert on > global warming and I should be listened and > adhered to by one and all on what I say on > that matter. Too right! Saw this in my paper today: Al Gore, who art in thy fully offse

[FairfieldLife] Obama is a Muslim and Polanski is Jewish

Which of these statements are more true? Actually, they are both false but for those of you who up to now assumed Polanski was Jewish should, for the sake of consistency, also believe that Obama is a Muslim. Let me explain. Whatever you may think of the ongoing Polanski saga (and I have certai

[FairfieldLife] Re: A context-free post

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB wrote: > > > > Relevant to FFL or FFLers only if you believe it is... > > It's amusing to watch Barry's shift from left to right > politically as he becomes ever more obsessed with >

[FairfieldLife] "the only mind/body practice that produces significant changes in blood pressure

http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Learn-Transcendental-Meditation-and-Lower-High-Blood-Pressure/672846 A new scientific research study conducted at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine provides further evidence that people with high blood pressure can find relief through meditatio

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" wrote: > > > > Big deal. > > > > Even if, as a result of the research study, it comes out as a positive > > thing to do TM, who trusts the TMO anymore? Heck, I'm a 36 year

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "raunchydog" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "dhamiltony2k5" wrote: > > > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" wrote: > > > > > > Big deal. > > > > > > Even if, as a result of the research study, it comes

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "raunchydog" wrote: [snip] Shemp's right. He's not a scientist and neither is Vaj for that matter. [snip] Of course, I am a scientific expert on global warming and I should be listened and adhered to by one and all on what I say on that matter.

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "raunchydog" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote: > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > > > > > > > The TMO is now publishing "res

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > > > > > > On Nov 7, 2009, at 9:34 PM, ShempMcGurk wrote: > > > > > > Fortunately no serious person on the planet puts > > > > your opinion over published scientific research.

[FairfieldLife] A message to all members of Veda Tradition Himalaya

A message to all members of Veda Tradition Himalaya Namaskar! Following our last message and many of you requesting a link to download the music that you hear on our main page (Ayurveda chanting to invoque health, and immortality), well we did put a link on line, and many of you seem to have bee

[FairfieldLife] Lower Blood Pressure "The results were impressive"

http://www.ei-resource.org/news/mental-and-emotional-problem-news/transcendental-meditation-reduces-depression,-anxiety-and-associated-high-blood-pressure/ Now, in the first randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a mind-body intervention for the treatment of psychological distress and associated hi

[FairfieldLife] Re: TM and Blood Pressure

from a known habitual liar it is as meaningless as anything else he might post. its like the phrase "seeing it in black and white" thats is in print means nothing --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > > Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words: > > http://www.box.net/shared/s

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "raunchydog" wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > > > > > The TMO is now publishing "research" in UFO journals. > > > > No, it isn't. Vaj is lying. > > Geez, Judy

[FairfieldLife] Re: A context-free post

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB wrote: > > Relevant to FFL or FFLers only if you believe it is... It's amusing to watch Barry's shift from left to right politically as he becomes ever more obsessed with attacking his critics. Since two of his chief critics on FFL are lefties, he

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > > > On Nov 7, 2009, at 9:34 PM, ShempMcGurk wrote: > > > > Fortunately no serious person on the planet puts > > > your opinion over published scientific research. > > > > Why should they? > > > > I'm not a scientist. > > One reason they'd hav

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > Typically RD it's the methodology, the lack of appropriate > controls, inherent bias (research performed by TB's) and > lack of a serious null hypothesis that dooms TM "research". However, since the co-director of the study is also the director

[FairfieldLife] Re: Finally saw "V"

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu wrote: > > > > I think it will be entertaining but we'll see how the arc > > goes over the episodes. It IS very funny to watch conspiracy > > allegations... from both the right and left. :

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > > > On Nov 7, 2009, at 9:34 PM, ShempMcGurk wrote: > > > > Fortunately no serious person on the planet puts your opinion over > > > published scientific research. > > > > Why should they? > > > > I'm not a scientist. > > > One reason they'd

[FairfieldLife] Stupak Amendment may be stripped from House Bill

>From an anti-choice website: http://www.lifenews.com/nat5632.html Democrats Won't Commit to Keeping Stupak Amendment to Stop Abortion Funding Open Left indicates that President Barack Obama may have given his personal assurance to strip the Stupak amendment from the bill down the road

[FairfieldLife] Obama opened the door to sell out women's right to choose

"The first female Speaker of the House makes history by passing a health care bill that not only doesn't have a robust public option, but also sells out women's civil rights. The Republicans acted reprehensibly today, heckling women lawmakers

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

On Nov 7, 2009, at 10:24 PM, raunchydog wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "dhamiltony2k5" wrote: > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" wrote: > > > > Big deal. > > > > Even if, as a result of the research study, it comes out as a positive thing to do

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

On Nov 7, 2009, at 10:24 PM, dhamiltony2k5 wrote: > > The NIH funding allocation is part of the Obama Administration's > American Reinvestment and Recovery Act-or economic stimulus bill. > Competition for the funding was fierce with more than 20,000 > applications for the Challenge Grants cat

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

On Nov 7, 2009, at 9:34 PM, ShempMcGurk wrote: > Fortunately no serious person on the planet puts your opinion over > published scientific research. Why should they? I'm not a scientist. One reason they'd have for taking you seriously is because you're both a TM teacher and an MIU grad,

[FairfieldLife] Re: Stupak Amendment Passes; 64 Dems Ask for Primary Opponents

Chris Bowers looking for a pony - Stupak amendment passes easily: Well over 60 Democrats supporting the Stupak amendment. Once it got over 45, it became a "freebie" and lots of people piled on. Anyone who votes agai

[FairfieldLife] Re: The pitfalls of feeling you have to "defend yourself"

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB wrote: > > Today's Doonesbury is about Facebook, but I > suspect that it describes some obsessives on > FFL as well: > > http://www.doonesbury.com/strip/dailydose/index.html?uc_full_date=20091108 > Excellent!

[FairfieldLife] The pitfalls of feeling you have to "defend yourself"

Today's Doonesbury is about Facebook, but I suspect that it describes some obsessives on FFL as well: http://www.doonesbury.com/strip/dailydose/index.html?uc_full_date=20091108

[FairfieldLife] Stupak Amendment Passes; 64 Dems Ask for Primary Opponents

Jane Hamsher's progressives at Firedoglake are really pissed about the Stupak Amendment. I hope they follow through with their activism and put a lot of energy into finding candidates to run against every single stinking Democrat who voted for this fucking amendment. How dare they trade a woman'

[FairfieldLife] A context-free post

Relevant to FFL or FFLers only if you believe it is... [http://bloodandmud.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/09/aussie_w\ hine_07_2.jpg] http://bloodandmud.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/09/aussie_wh\ ine_07_2.jpg

[FairfieldLife] The Infamous Stupid Stupak Amendment

"By now you've probably heard that one of the most egregious attacks on women's health was perpetrated last night. The infamous Stupid Stupak amendment passed with the help of a reported 63 Democrats. This amendment extends the exclusions of the Hyde amendment restrictions on women's reproduct

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj wrote: > > > Schneider has a history of TM "research" quackery. > > No, he doesn't. Vaj is lying. Fulltime and as usual.

[FairfieldLife] Re: NIH provides $ 1 million for new study

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "ShempMcGurk" wrote: > > Big deal. > > Even if, as a result of the research study, it comes out as a positive thing > to do TM, who trusts the TMO anymore? Heck, I'm a 36 year regular meditator > and even I don't trust their research... You don't trust

[FairfieldLife] House Democrats pass healthcare reform for men

"Maybe someday, in the far distant future, there will be healthcare reform for women, too. But I realize that's a fantastic dream, more science fiction than anything that could really happen in our lifetimes. Personally, I'm just grateful that we have Democrats in power. I'm so glad that Americ

[FairfieldLife] Selling Out Women's Civil Rights

"There is no health care bill worth supporting that sells out women's rights. That it's happening under Pres. Obama doesn't surprise me, because I never expected him to champion our civil rights, but that Speaker Pelosi and Democrats in the House, but next, in the Senate, may likely go along is