ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Pope John Paul II

ROUND-UP: LEGACY OF POPE JOHN PAUL II (continued)

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**1. FRANCESCO D. CESAREO, dean of the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts at DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY: "John Paul II's papacy will be remembered by his outreach to the world, not only in terms of his many pastoral visitations, but also in his dialogue with other religious traditions, particularly Judaism. He also will leave behind a large quantity of official documents, theological reflections, and encyclicals that have both reaffirmed traditional Catholic teaching and challenged injustices in the world. Perhaps foremost will be his defense of the culture of life against a culture of death, which has permeated the western world. The cardinals who will choose his successor will need to consider collegiality in the Church, ecumenism, the proper role of the laity, issues of social justice and vocations." Cesareo, who speaks Italian fluently, has had more than 20 general audiences with Pope John Paul II, including two one-on-one audiences. His most recent one-on-one with the pope was in March 2004.

**2. DR. TIMOTHY THIBODEAU, professor of history at NAZARETH COLLEGE in Rochester, N.Y., is an expert on Pope John Paul II and the history of the Catholic Church and papal history. He has been published numerous times discussing medieval canon (church) law and has a forthcoming chapter in the Oxford History of Christian Worship (on the medieval Church). He can talk about the future of the Catholic Church as the pope's health continues to decline.

**3. JOEL HAVEMANN, editor at the Washington bureau of the LOS ANGELES TIMES, was diagnosed with Parkinson's when he was in his 40s. He wrote "A Life Shaken: My Encounter with Parkinson's Disease," which describes how his own life was, and continues to be, disrupted by the progressive disease. With the Pope's struggle with Parkinson's, Havemann can put into laymen's terms how the symptoms are managed through drugs and surgery, and how people cope with the continual psychological challenges.

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**1. ART HISTORY: ROCK 'N' ROLL HISTORY REFLECTED IN POSTER ART. BARRY MARSHALL, instructor of audio and media technology at THE NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF ART (NEiA), can discuss the history of rock posters and album covers: "From the 'Summer of Love' to the 1970s, the history of rock 'n roll has been captured in poster art and album covers. Collectors have hoarded the artwork, which now fetches major dollars on eBay, and collections are being displayed in galleries from San Francisco to Boston. Vinyl is slowly making a comeback, which might mean that today's music will be captured in graphic design for future generations to enjoy."

**2. BEHAVIOR: FEAR OF ELECTIVE SURGERY IMMOBILIZING FOR SOME PATIENTS. SCOTT HYVER, M.D., a Harvard-trained refractive surgeon and medical director of SCOTT HYVER VISION CARE, is available to comment on the immobilizing effects of elective surgery, like laser vision correction: "For many patients for whom such procedures would bring substantial rewards, the fear of the procedure itself is virtually paralyzing. This is a specific phobia that affects a small percentage of our patients, less than 5 percent. These patients desperately want to have laser vision correction and see all their friends benefiting from the procedure. But as the day draws near, their anxiety level goes up.”

**3. HOME & GARDEN: FOOD AND WINE PAIRING TIPS FOR ENTERTAINING AT HOME. DR. JOEL FISHER, instructor for the culinary arts department at THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES and partner at WINE VINE & DINE, a group that conducts wine tastings, wine dinners and wine-and-food pairings throughout Southern California: “The way a certain food is prepared depends on the best wine to accompany it. Most light-bodied wines, like Chardonnay, pair best with most fish and chicken dishes -- lighter wines pair best with lighter foods. Full-flavored fruity wines, such as Merlot, pair best with smoked, broiled or grilled meats that are full of flavor, but not too much fat. Wines higher in acid, like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir, go well with foods that are high in acid, like Ahi tuna served with lemon juice. Red Zinfandels or Syrah/Shiraz go well with heartier meats like grilled steak or roast because the fat in the meat will tone down some of the bitter taste of the wine. Ports are wonderful dessert wines that go well with chocolate, and Pinot Gris goes well with fruits.”

**4. HOME & GARDEN: ENJOY YOUR GARDEN -– WITHOUT THE BACK PAIN. JEROME MCANDREWS, DC of the AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, is a noted expert on chiropractic and other forms of alternative health care: “Gardening is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but improper technique can lead to painful back strain and injury. It is important to be aware of your body’s position by setting a kitchen timer. Bring it outside, and set it for 15-minute intervals. Once the timer goes off, take a break, and do some stretches or a separate task that uses a different set of muscles. Stretches will help restore blood flow and prevent cramping or muscle spasms from static posture.”

**5. PARENTING: THE EFFECTS OF DIVORCE ON CHILDREN. DR. DEBRA HUNTLEY, department head of undergraduate psychology at ARGOSY UNIVERSITY/TWIN CITIES, can discuss the ill effects divorce can have on a child and what a divorcing couple can do to help a child cope: “No matter what age a child is, he or she will have more difficulty adjusting to divorce if there is continued conflict between parents. Other factors that add to this difficulty include loss of contact with a competent, non-custodial parent; financial stress; a change of address; loss of continuity in school and home routines; psychological problems in the custodial parent; and blurred boundaries between the parent and child."

**6. PARENTING: FIFTH GRADERS ARE SLEEPING LESS, CAUSING 'JET LAG' SYMPTOMS. DENISE AMSCHLER, professor of physiology and health science at BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, says that, according to a study conducted at Ball State, American schools are full of sleepy fifth-grade students too tired to learn because of lost sleep due to nightly battles with parents over bedtimes: "The study found that the majority of youngsters regularly experience sleep loss and feel sleepy during the day at least two to four times weekly. Nearly half admitted to having trouble waking up in the morning on school days. Elementary-school- aged children require an average of 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night, and most aren't getting it."

**7. PARENTING: MOTHERHOOD ISN'T ABOUT PERFECTIONISM. MOLLY GOLD, president of GO MOM and scheduling expert for BLUESUITMOM.COM, a Web site for working mothers: "Motherhood in middle-class America is taking women to an emotional abyss. Moms are finding themselves in an endless cycle, striving for perfectionism within their homes and through their children, only to find a growing discontent and lack of confidence in themselves. Moms must be confident as they lead the family life they choose to create versus following a societal definition of perfectionism that simply cannot be achieved." Gold is the creator of The GO MOM! Organizer, a licensed product with MeadWestvaco Consumer and Office Products.

**8. PARENTING: SECURITY TIPS TO AVOID RISK OF CHILD ABDUCTION. MICHAEL MCCANN, vice president of the executive protection and technical services division at OCS SECURITY: “Thanks to Megan’s Law and the work of diligent safety professionals and non-profit organizations, more awareness is being focused on child abduction and the vital importance of quick action. There’s no time to waste when a child is missing." McCann can offer tips for safety, including the importance of teaching children their full name, address and phone number at the earliest possible age and instructing children to look for a police officer or designated authority figure (store clerks) if they’re accidentally separated from parents or get lost.

**9. PARENTING: VISIBLE SIGNS OF PARENT PRIDE. SUSAN WALSH, CEO of YARD ART, a company that produces personalized keepsake signs that celebrate children’s talents and activities: "Children need visible signs of love, affection and pride. Psychologists from Harvard Medical School have recently suggested that parents who recognize and nurture their children's unique strengths and talents help them build resiliency and improve long-term happiness."

**10. RELATIONSHIPS: GET 'HITCHED' WITH THE HELP OF A ROMANCE COACH. AMYK HUTCHENS, founder of the romance coaching concept, BRAIN BRILLIANT DATING BY DESIGN: "Just like the characters Will Smith helps out in his new movie, 'Hitch,' you too can hire a romance coach and reap huge benefits. Do you find yourself tripping over words or using interrogation tactics to find out if you and your date are compatible? This is normal behavior, but it isn't successful dating behavior. To get rid of the gimmicky lines and start maximizing the sexiest parts of you, get a romance coach to help you change your behaviors. It's hard to get somebody to agree to go out, but when you do, you want to ensure that it goes right!"