Sally Ruf
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Sally Ruf replied to Christopher Harris
Yes I agree!!
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Does poor health take into account heredity and genetics? You can do everything to live a healthy life as you age but genetics may play an important part in your life that will affect your health. Fortunately medical science is doing its best to help us live longer.
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Thank you for this course. I found it very informative and helpful.
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I also highly recommend these courses. I learned how to relax and some of the exercises helped me sleep better at night.
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Sally Ruf made a comment
I am from the United States living in the South. I am retired and have enjoyed taking classes from Future Learn. I'm interested in this class of Sex and Gender as I've seen and experienced changes in this during the past years of my life and am curious to know how it might change even more in the future.
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Sally Ruf made a comment
Thank you for such a thought provoking course. Let's hope this pandemic ends soon. We can only take one day at a time and hope for the best.
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Thank you for this class. Job well done.
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Sally Ruf replied to Elaine Taylor
Same here also.
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I am 74 years old and live in South Carolina. I retired 10 years ago and try to enjoy life one day at a time. However, there are times when life takes over and I become anxious. I'm hoping that this course will help me find my way to cope with this so that I can live the rest of my life knowing that I'm doing the best that I can.
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Sally Ruf replied to [Learner left FutureLearn]
I also agree with you Mark and I couldn't have said it better!
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"Timelines remind us that we can use the past to help us cope better in the present and the future. Timelines help people learn lessons and develop wisdom in the process." I have to agree with this! I did the timeline exercise and I found it very enlightening. I made decisions at a time in the past and as I look back it now, it might not have been the the...
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I've realized that people are living longer (I'm over the age of 65) and that people working in the medical field sometimes are not sure what to do or say to us because we are living longer and may have health problems that usual/normal treatments are not adequate.
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I had so much trouble watching and listening to the video that I just read the transcript!
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I have a fitbit and it motivates me to get outside to get my steps done otherwise I probably wouldn't get off the sofa!
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Sally Ruf replied to Janet Hudgins
There might be some hope. "The Judiciary Committee will ask the White House to instruct the FBI to conduct the investigation into "current credible allegations" against Kavanaugh with the provision it ends no later than Friday, October 5 " Not sure this will influence the vote but at least its a step in the right direction. One step at a time.
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@DanaFarizova I'm reminded of a favorite quote I like:“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”
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trip, balance, pain
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Is there a difference between "tripping" on something as you walk but manage not to fall or is it just luck that you didn't fall but you need to be careful in the future or you just might fall the next time. I've tripped a few times but have managed not to fall but as I age (I'm 72) I need to know what I need to do so that I don't fall and that's the major...
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When I was younger (in my 20's, 30's and 40's) I made decisions without much thought and went with my "gut" feeling. Now that I'm in my 70's I tend to think and question more (because I have more life experiences?) . However, I don't regret any of my decisions that I made in the past and I'm very happy to be who and where I am at in my life now. You are who...
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Sometimes I hear a person talking but I'm not really listening to what he is saying. I need to practice how to listen more mindfully.
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Sally Ruf made a comment
In Experiment 1- I could hear my husband talking but I wasn't really listening to what he said.
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Someone in the comments section of week 1 suggested headspace.com. which is very similar to this exercise. I signed up for the (free) basic mediation and mindfulness class which is 10 days of mindfulness. When I started I had a bit of trouble concentrating but now (day 8) I've found it to be more relaxing. I guess by practicing it daily makes it easier.
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A degree/certificate shows that you had the discipline to go to school and not necessarily what you learned.
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Just signed up for Smiling Mind. Thanks for the link.
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Sally Ruf replied to Maggie Stableford
Thank your for the link. Very interesting.
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Sally Ruf replied to Geraldine Kershaw
I really like the SBMI indicator since it does take one's age and gender into consideration. Even though I'm overweight, the SBMI says I'm healthy and I can live with that. I've also learned that maintaining a healthy weight as I age is even harder than losing weight.
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Eat more protein, less saturated fat and sugar, drink more water and exercise.
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Portion control, moderation and exercise
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Successful ageing to me means "one day at a time".
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I totally agree Jenny. I just got tired of my job and retired at 64 (2 years before the official age). I worked most of my adult life and I wanted to enjoy what was left. I've been retired for 7 years and have not regretted that decision at all. I can't imagine working until 70. Life is too short and I want to enjoy it and for me that means doing what I want...
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Sally Ruf replied to John Sweeney
Have you heard of Smart Body Mass Index? It's an interesting way of looking at BMI. It takes into account your age and activity level. You can fill out a few questions and it will give you your SBMI. I'm overweight but taking into account everything I'm within a normal range for my age and I can live with that.
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Sally Ruf replied to Leslene WOODWARD
Yes!! I agree. I just don't buy what they're selling.
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I take one day at a time and do the best that I can. I try to stay busy doing what I enjoy.
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I was on vacation a few years ago in Yellowstone National Park and I was walking along a trail with my husband when I felt an arm around my shoulder. I turned around and saw a young Asian woman asking me if needed help. I didn't feel hurt by her comment but rather I was pleased that she felt she could be of assistance to me. I don't think I'm old but my body...
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When I go on a road trip vacation, I'll go to Trip Advisor to see what hotels are on my route to check out reviews, price etc. I do get an email from Trip Advisor to see if I'm still interested in booking a hotel but more interesting I get advertisements from each hotel I viewed on any site that I go to on the internet! I guess they don't want me to forget to...
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Thanks, Jacqueline, for the link. Very interesting article. When I go on a road trip to an area I've not traveled to I use a GPS device. I then get out my atlas to "see" how I'm going to get there!
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Sally Ruf replied to Kathleen Walker
My rule is 50 pages! Kathleen, I totally agree with you that age and life experiences affect our reaction to reading texts. When I was much younger I just loved reading historical fiction novels but I now have no interest at all and I don't even know why. I guess my interests have changed as I matured and now enjoy reading dystopian books. Go figure.
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I use my laptop for social media, news, online shopping, MOOC classes and emails. However, I read printed (hardcover or paperback) books borrowed from the local library. If I want to read the newest book of a favorite author and don't want to wait for a library copy, I will buy it but this doesn't happen very often.
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I am now retired but I was a teacher in the late 1960s and then worked in a public library for almost 20 years. I read mainly fiction (mystery, thrillers, espionage and dystopian) novels that are strictly for entertainment purposes. I personally love to hold a book in my hands and see where the words will take me. I got an e-reader for a Christmas one year...
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I've taken a few FutureLearn forensic science classes and this one fit so well in my life because it was informative, fun and only two weeks! Thank you for all your hard work.
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I took another FutureLearn class entitled "Identifying the Dead" that mentioned washing and laying out bones that Loueen talked about. Maybe she took the same class?
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I've really enjoyed these past 5 weeks studying about the South. I'm originally from “up north” and was basically educated about American history from that point of view. So, it was an eye opener for me when I moved here 25 years ago and learned another point of view of the history by living in the South. I may live here but I'm not a southerner. While...
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I chose the movie, "My Boy Jack". It's about a boy named Jack who was rejected for service in WW1 because of his myopia. His father, who in real life was Rudyard Kipling (I didn't know this when I chose the movie) pulled some strings and Jack went into the Irish Guard. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant and on his 18th birthday goes to battle. The parents...
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Nurse, Wounded Soldier and Child by William Hatherell
I was interested in what women did in the war. This painting not only depicted the woman as a nurse but also as a caregiver of a child. She had more than one job to do.
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Week 1 : 18/25
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Biomedical 18
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Sally Ruf replied to Wendy Tabuteau
I agree with your comments and my scores are very similar to yours.
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This has been one of the best MOOC classes I've taken. I knew very little about the Holocaust but after taking Part 1 and Part 2 classes I have a much better and broader understanding of it. Thank you Professor Dreifuss and staff for making it so. Also the comments made by my fellow classmates were an added bonus. I now have a list of books to read and...
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Me too! See you next week. I really didn't know much about WW1 and this course was an eye opener for me. Thanks to everyone who made this happen.
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Celia, I agree with your statement: "There was a lot of language and usage unfamiliar to us. ANZAC was never explained; nor Westralian, nor many other idiomatic phrases that I had to look up." As a result, Google and I became very good friends. I also spent more than the suggested hours a week exploring suggested links made by many of the students in the...
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Sally Ruf replied to Simone Fraser
I would like to know this too. I'd like to think there were some positive stories and not the heart wrenching ones we've read.
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In the discussions you explain things so well that I can actually understand it. I thank you.
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So sad.
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Sally Ruf replied to Catherine Westerland
I've not read this book yet but my husband has and says that it's well written. "The Roses of No Man's Land" by Lyn Macdonald. She has also written three other books on World War 1 and "...all based on the accounts of eyewitnesses and survivors and told in their own words."
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Sally Ruf replied to Lauri Finnegan Roman
Very true. I agree and you stated it very well. A different time and place.
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Sally Ruf replied to Kristine Morgan
If you have Netflix, season 1 of Anzac Girls is available. I just put my name on the request list.
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Sally Ruf replied to PETER COXALL
Thanks for the link. I didn't know this. So many unnecessary deaths.
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What a great course. The Hang'oot was the perfect way to end our six weeks.
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This was one fun class. I learned so much from all of the instructors and the "exercises" as well as the discussion comments. My husband was particularly intrigued with my "missing" poster. Thank for such a great class.
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Fascinating! I was mesmerized by your presentation. Thank you Dr Rynn.
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My poster matched Dr. Rynn's except for the nose. This part of facial recognition is so subjective.
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Me too!
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Fantastic! The 40 minutes just flew by. So very entertaining and informative.
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Week 3 and week 4 were the most informative for me. I really enjoyed this class.
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After looking at the labels, I really like the traffic light ones. My contribution (coffee creamer) shows just the basic nutrition facts and is less fat better than more sugar?
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27.4 which puts me in the "overweight" category which I already knew. However, it suggests I lose 34 lbs to be in the middle of the BMI healthy range which be what I weighed 35 years ago. Does the calculator take into account age, slower metabolism and health issues of the senior/elderly population? I have enough trouble just trying to maintain my weight ....
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Maintain a healthy weight
Enjoy life
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Thank you for this wonderful course.
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Sally Ruf made a comment
I, too, never witnessed a crime so I didn't participate in the survey.
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The link says I already took the survey. I would still vote for DS Sund again, though.
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Sally Ruf made a comment
I contacted Future Learn and this explains why week 4 is "coming soon".
Thank you for contacting FutureLearn.Please note that we will be closed over the bank holidays, from the 3rd to the 6th April.
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Sally Ruf made a comment
I thought it was just me that I couldn't open week 4. I 'm all set to go!
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Sally Ruf replied to Warren Emens
Me too!
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I was concentrating on watching and counting the folders and I didn't even see the mouse. I wouldn't
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This was my first futurelearn course and I had a wonderful experience. As much as I enjoyed the class materials, the comments made by everyone added a new dimension to my understanding of forensic science. Thanks so much.
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I really enjoyed this class. The comments made by everyone added to my comprehension of the material. Thanks so much.
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Subtitles do not match what the woman is saying.
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If you watch the "DNA Fingerprinting" video first, the 3rd video makes a bit more sense.
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I'm enjoying the course but there so many details to remember. TV programs make it look so easy!