Click here for the complete "Con Games with Michael Conniff" for Thursday April 3, 2008.
The Con Games welcomes filmakers from Aspen Shortsfest to talk about Sudan and street medicine.
In part II, he interviews Ed Gray, son of the late acting FBI director L. Patrick Gray III, about their book, "In The Web Of Watergate."
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Click here for the complete "Con Games with Michael Conniff" from Tuesday April 1, 2008.
The Con Man kicks off Autism Awareness Month with an opening hour on the complex and vexing issue of autism, then questions those who "support our troops" but want nothing to do with veterans once they return home from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Acupuncture is a medical modality, originating from China, with a 5000 year old history. It is a method of inserting sterile, disposable needles into specific acupuncture points to encourage the body to promote its own natural healing ability and to improve overall bodily function. Many people have only heard about Acupuncture for pain management however, Chinese medicine is a complete and comprehensive medical system with the ability to diagnose, treat, and most importantly prevent disease. Acupuncturists are trained in Chinese Medicine as well as Western Medicine, allowing for these practitioners to work closely with Medical Doctors and within the western diagnostic system. The treatment differs in that Chinese Medicine practitioners are trained to get to the root of disease by treating with herbal formulas and natural remedies to promote the body’s own healing ability.
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The Con Man weighs the fallout from the Barack Obama speech on race, and then welcomes Aspen Center for Integral Health executive director Michele Lueck to the show to talk about the Women's Health Conference: From Theory to Practice.
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The 1st Annual Aspen Women's Health Conference dives into practical applications of the latest health research. The program highlights what important new findings mean to women in their daily lives. From "living greener" to feeding our families (and ourselves) in a better, healthier way, key aspects of healthy mind, body, relationships, and environment will be covered. Join us and learn how to put theory into practice.
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The Con Man welcomes two young children from Shining Stars and Dr. Larry McCleary, the pediatric neurosurgeon who acts as the organization's chief medical officer.
Then "Con Games" deconstructs the speech on race by Barack Obama.
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Tina Staley and Kristin McDermott, co-founders of the Pathfinders cancer survivors organization, spend an hour discussing the role of hope among cancer survivors.
Then the Con Man shifts his sights to Iraq, where hope is waxing even as it wanes.
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"Con Games" delves into the Women's Health Conference with Pamela Peeke from The Oprah Winfrey Network and Dr. Alan Altman, a specialist on menopause and the sexuality of women.
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“Did you exchange a walk on part in the war, for a lead roll in a cage?”
-Pink Floyd
These days life moves at hyper-speed. I constantly feel as though I am racing to complete one task just so I can move on to the next.
When I walk through town, I do not stroll. I speed-walk. I don’t have time to stroll. I am never caught up. There are always things left undone.
But this week nature put the brakes on my frantic pace. I woke Wednesday around 4 AM, vomited and continued to do so for the next six hours. Thus, I was quarantined to my bedroom where I spent the day and night lying in my bed.
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The Aspen Club & Spa would like to challenge you to step up your fitness routine. If you are currently working out three days a week, why not challenge yourself to do four days a week? If you have been struggling to get into the gym, why not challenge yourself to come in two days a week. It is all up to you and what you would like to do for yourself. Why not put a financial challenge to it. If you miss a workout, donate to a charity. Challenge your friends to step it up!
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