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Practical Shooting Books and CD Reviews
Below you'll find details and reviews for practical shooting and mental management books CDs – including Olympic Champion Lanny Bassham's, With Winning in Mind, Freedom Flight, and Mental Management for Shooting Sports.
- Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals – by Brian Enos
- Perfect Practice – by Saul Kirsch
- Thinking Practical Shooting – by Saul Kirsch
- Refinement & Repetition – by Steve Anderson
- Principles of Performance – by Steve Anderson
- The Glock in Competition – by Robin Taylor
- With Winning in Mind (Book and CD) – by Lanny Bassham
- Freedom Flight (Book and CD) – by Lanny Bassham
- Mental Management for Shooting Sports (CD Only) – by Lanny Bassham
Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals, by Brian Enos
Brian Enos's Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals – often considered the competitive shooters bible – includes in-depth coverage of the technical and mental aspects of training and competition, and will offer new insights as you continue to improve.
Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals (202 pages, nine chapters):
- Awareness & Focus
- Tools of Shooting
- Creative Shooting
- Specific Challenges
- Competition
- Development
- Shooting Tools
- Revolver Shooting
- Group Shooting
From the Back Cover
This isn't just another "how to fire a gun" book. This one talks about shooting….
The keys to consistent, high-speed shooting are within you right now. This book will show you ways to bring them out. Through Brian's advice, you'll learn how to recognize and break down the barriers that are limiting your performance—you may begin to look at shooting in an entirely different way. You'll learn to pressure-proof your match performance, how different types of shooting require different focal points, and you'll see how to develop an attitude that will let you reach beyond what you thought was your potential.
You'll find a comprehensive set of exercises that will develop and sharpen your skills. You'll see how it's possible to drive the gun to wherever your eye can look. You'll discover that everything you need to know about your technique is told by the gun, if you know how to listen to it. And all the challenges and advanced techniques of practical shooting are covered too: prone, barricade, single-hand shooting, multiple targets, reloading, shooting on the move, and much more. You'll also get inside tips on IPSC strategies, steel shooting, shootoff tactics, Bianchi, and more.
This book will give you all the fundamentals of practical pistol shooting, but then it will show you ways you can take yourself far, far beyond them…Ya follow?
Price: $19.95
Review by Duane Thomas
The name Brian Enos will be familiar to anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the action shooting sports. In the late 1970s and early '80s Enos and his good friend Rob Leatham revolutionized competitive shooting forever by developing techniques allowing pistol control – and a level of performance – previously impossible. They did this by questioning everything, throwing out many of the sacred cows like the Weaver Stance espoused by the experts of the day, and embracing anything-no matter how unconventional – that worked. The techniques they developed (for a few years, until the other guys could adopt the same techniques to catch up) didn't just put Leatham and Enos ahead of the rest of the best in the world – they were in an entirely different CLASS.
Practical Shooting, Beyond Fundamentals has been called by those who've read it, "Zen and the Art of Pistol Shooting." It's also been called a book written by an IPSC Grandmaster Class shooter that you have to be an IPSC Grandmaster to understand. There is a certain amount of truth to that. Most books on handgun marksmanship will tell you that truly high-level shooting really has very little to do with equipment and technique, and is 95 percent mental… and then spend 95 percent of the rest of the book talking about equipment and technique! Enos tells you shooting is 95 percent mental and then spends 95 percent of the rest of the book talking about mental states of consciousness.
The reason no one had never written a book like this before, and why some people find it impenetrable even today, is because it's just damn hard to describe a mental state of consciousness in such a way that someone who's never experienced it can understand what you're talking about. This is definitely a book that benefits frequent re-reading as your skill level improves. The first time I read Beyond Fundamentals I was lost throughout most of it. "What the hell is this guy talking about?" I thought. A few years later, when I read it again, I found it much more comprehensible because, in the intervening time frame, my skill level had improved to the point where I could just barely brush the edges of a lot of the stuff Enos was describing. Then, I found the book was going by fairly fast, and was absolutely fascinating reading. I was saying to myself, "This is so cool. I'm already 40 pages into this thing and he hasn't said anything I don't understand yet." The foreword to the book was written by Rob Leatham, in which he sums up neatly just what makes this volume special: "Brian was one of the first people to go beyond hold the gun like this, look at the sights, squeeze the trigger, and the same basic line you've heard forever. Back when everyone else was experimenting with checkering, Brian was trying to figure exactly what you really should pay attention to and what you shouldn't pay attention to, what is important and what isn't important. There are still probably only five or six people in the world who really know how to tell you what is happening while you're shooting. You can ask Brian and he probably knows exactly how it happens, not just what he thinks makes it happen." Enos takes ideas from sources as far-flung as bull's-eye shooting, golf, martial arts, and even motorcycle racing and synthesizes them. His sources are as diverse as John Satterwhite, Bill Blankenship, Ed McGivern, Bruce Lee and "a lot of other people whose names I didn't catch." At times this book will impress you as being more a tome on Buddhist philosophy or some Eastern fighting system than a shooting manual.
Not to worry though, for those of you who want instruction in technique it is here in abundance: in-depth discussion on the biomechanics of shooting, written by one of the best shooters in the world. And while reading that may certainly improve your performance, if you really want to excel it's the "hard to understand" portions of the book – the discussions of mental states – that will over the long term prove the most invaluable, and will eventually take you the farthest. Enos does not discuss self-defense tactics in his book – it's about pure shooting skill. Some folks of the "martial artist" persuasion might opine, "Well, I don't have anything to learn from a guy like Enos. I'm a combat shooter and he's a gamesman." Frankly, in my opinion, any defensively oriented handgunner who honestly believes he has nothing to learn from an IPSC Grandmaster Class shooter is delusional. I'm a handgun "martial artist" myself, and just smart enough to realize that IPSC Grandmasters have reached the pinnacle of fast and accurate handgunning. No one knows more about how to fire a handgun fast and well than these guys, and that's definitely a skill that could come in handy in a real-life emergency! This is a classic text that should be part of every serious handgunner's library.
Duane Thomas
WA State IDPA Champion
Firearm Instructor
Author of The Truth About Handguns
Review by Travis Tomasie
I felt as if I was spinning my wheels, a class "B" IPSC competitor with a burning desire to become the next Rob Leatham. I was consuming enormous quantities of ammunition in my quest, never obtaining the results I had expected. Then it happened; while viewing Steel Challenge highlights I noticed a tall fellow step into the shooting box. From surrender he drew and shot two plates in nine-tenths of a second! So calm and relaxed, he could have just as easily been reading a book in the park. It was awe-inspiring to say the least. They said his name was Brian Enos, and I just had to have his book.
It was a mere five months from the time I had procured my copy of "Beyond Fundamentals", to the time I received my USPSA Grand Master classification. From the moment I flipped the cover, I knew this one was special. First there was the Forward, written by the great one himself (worth the price of admission alone). There is no published, instructional material from Robbie that I know of, so this is a rare and truly valuable read. It also reinforces the fact that Brian Enos, the humble author, is not only the sounding board and collaborator of the greatest shooter ever, but also a sparring partner!
Next there was the Preface and Introduction. Here Brian actually suggests an approach to reading his book. To me this was stunningly original, and a revelation. I followed his counsel, never rejecting or accepting what he wrote. I simply read without judgment. I didn't know what "floating the gun" was, but I drove to the range to see if it happened as he had described. I distinctly recall that particular range session; I set up the familiar "El Presidente" exercise, and shot a time that I had previously thought was impossible. It was as if the gun functioned it self along the targets, while I simply observed. Floating the gun? Yes indeed.
Sure, "Beyond Fundamentals" taught me how to do sub-second draws and reloads, but more importantly it introduced me to the "mental" game and the internal environment. Zen and Eastern philosophy took on a whole new persona with Brian's writing. It was no longer a dull and boring subject. On the contrary, it was quite exciting! I began making regular trips to the local book stores, hunting for more on the topic. You see, through Brian I realized a definite correlation between these ideals and enhanced performance. In essence, "Beyond Fundamentals" served as an on-ramp to a highway of knowledge.
Brian Enos is the quintessential student of the game. A kind of E.F. Hutton of the shooting sports. When he speaks, shooters listen. He is that rare individual who is blessed with the gift of not only being able to perform, but to articulate in detail how he, and others, do it. He is a veritable Bodhisattva. A person whose underlying motivation is not fame, fortune, or superiority. Rather, his drive is determining how and why a technique (both internal and external) functions, and then sharing that knowledge with you, so that you may obtain your dreams. You can rest assured that Brian has field-stripped every aspect of the game.
If achieving my goals in the shooting sports is comparable to building a house, "Beyond Fundamentals" is my hammer. I may be able to live without my gun, holster, or reloading press, but I couldn't live without this book. Each time I read it I learn something new. That is the definitive mark of a master piece.
Beyond Fundamentals" taught me how to teach myself. At that point, there are no limits….
Travis Tomasie
U.S. Army professional shooter
Review by Saul Kirsch
It was a pleasure to meet and talk with you at the Desert Classic in Phoenix. You may recall I picked up a copy of your book at the prize ceremony.
Truthfully, I didn't have such high expectations, and I'd heard from some that this book is a tough read, and they put it down half way… But I figured, why not? Worth a look.
I don't presume to know all there is to know about shooting a pistol, but I thought I had reached a point that I had enough experience, and knew how to analyze what I was doing well enough, so that anything I still needed to learn—I would be the one to teach myself. I have 10 years experience in Olympic Rifle shooting, prior to ever shooting a pistol, so I'm well familiar with much of the mental side of shooting. I really didn't believe that a ten-year-old book would give me that much—but I was wrong.
Brian, your book is BRILLIANT!!! I've read it once, and have gone right back to the beginning to read again and make notes. You've put into words so many points that were kind of floating around in the back of my consciousness when I shoot and think about my shooting. I feel I have a whole new range of things I want to go out to the shooting range and tryout.
I don't agree with some of the technical points, but all the mental points on focus and driving the gun are "spot on."
Short story:
"Point of focus"—Multiple "easy" Type 2 targets (definition from the book), at about 6 yards. In the past, I would just blaze through such targets, and often end up with poor hits. I realized I wasn't seeing what I had to, and forced myself to learn to see the dot on such targets. My accuracy was good, but I could sense that I was not able to pick up the next target fast enough go really smoothly through the array.
Yesterday, I set up 4 IPSC targets (small European kind) at about 6 yards, spread out and up and down. Shot it a few times, and the best I could run was about 2.6-2.8 seconds for 8 shots, including the draw.
Then, I intentionally changed my point of focus—look at the targets—but not just stare at them, glazed over—but to really focus and SEE the A zone on each one as I drive the gun through them. I told my practice buddy that I wanted to try something new, not what I had been doing. On the first run I went through in 2.18 – and with good hits. His reaction was "what the hell did you just do?!?!"
I played around with it, and was able to shoot it in around 2.2sec, a 20% improvement from my previous technique.
Anyway, I just wanted to say THANKS. Also, put me down for a copy of your next book. You have given me a new sense of enthusiasm about my shooting, and I look forward to my next practice.
Saul Kirsch,
Israeli IPSC National Champion
Unsolicited Reviews (received in email)
Dear Mr. Enos,
I have just read your practical shooting book and I just had to drop you a line to tell you it's the best book on pistol shooting that I have ever come across. It great to know that someone out there can look beyond the mechanics of technique to the underlying principles. I have read a few other books but yours is the only one that I will re-read and still learn more from. As I am just starting shooting I was applying my previous knowledge of Tai Chi to try to find my best technique and I can see that it has already put me on the right track. Your book has filled in many gaps and answered questions I didn't even know to ask. Not all of the techniques you describe are useful to me as here in England we can only use air pistols (and there's a good chance that the best of those is to be banned shortly, that will leave me with airsoft!) but I'm beginning to understand the essence of shooting, thanks to your book, and I don't think it's too different from martial arts or eastern philosophy.
Thank you.
You wrote a tremendous book – Practical Shooting.
I practiced martial arts off and on for 20+ years. I got my Dan ranking in Aikido and taught a few years. I have a pretty good background in ki and zen mind. As an adjunct to my martial arts, I also read and studied how the mind works. I have studied Silva, Ramana Maharshi, awareness meditation, plus Ken Wilber, Tolle, and others.
Just reading the beginning chapter puts your slim book at or near the top of any other book – even classics like Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Yours is a book which transcends shooting. It is absolutely the best explanation of getting into and staying in the moment I have ever found. It beats hands down the esoteric writings of the various martial arts luminaries – Musashi, Ueshiba, etc. It would have been nice to have found your book back in the 80's when I was much more active.
Thanks. This is a book I will savor.
Joe (Last name witheld by request)
Perfect Practice, by Saul Kirsch
Perfect Practice is Saul Kirsch's first book and the ideal guide to quality IPSC training. Created from Saul's own personal practice know-how, over 50 carefully crafted practice drills ensure you acquire all the knowledge, tips and skills necessary to excel.
Topics include:
- Accuracy and recoil control
- Calling your shots
- Improving your draw
- Reloads
- Shooting position transitions
- Barricades
- Shooting on the move
- Swingers, and more…
Price: $25.95
I recently purchased a copy of Saul Kirsch's "Perfect Practice" and found myself absolutely surprised at how well it was thought out and put together. There are fantastic drills with advice for every level of competition shooter. Most of the drills take almost no props to practice with and are able to be used on nearly any pistol range. This book brings a new level of professionalism to the products in the competition market. I will be using the book every time I am at the range and will be recommending it to my students as a must buy! Congratulations Saul on an incredible product and I can't wait to see your next book!
Matt Burkett – Professional Shooter and Instructor
I did finally get the book and I read it the first day. I love it. I think you did a great job making it simple and to the point. I can't wait to get on the range again and start running some of your drills. It is always fun to do something new and now I can. Only problem is I have to take about 4 months off because of my Army schedule. Oh well. I have something to look forward to though.
Max Michel – US Open National Champion
I could scarcely be more impressed with your training guide – Perfect Practice. I've been using the copy I obtained from you in Oparany myself, and have been following a couple of friends to whom I also recommended it. Initial impressions after about 8 good practice sessions are very positive, and I've already realized significant improvement in certain skills (such as shooting on the move) that I had previously come to accept were beyond me.
I am developing a new competitive problem now: allowing myself to trust my newly enhanced capabilities. I unthinkingly hit a couple of crucial US poppers on the run at A1 last week, stopped in bemused disbelief to look, and negated the time and extra reload I saved thereby. Pretty funny; that's a nice problem to have. Thank you.
Bruce Gray
Thinking Practical Shooting, by Saul Kirsch
Saul Kirsch's latest book covers a wide range of topics:
Part I: The Basics of Practical Shooting
- Elements of Practical Shooting
- Accuracy in Pistol Shooting
- Recoil Control in High Speed Shooting
- Understanding IPSC Scoring
Part II: Mental Aspects of Practical Shooting
- The Mental Process of Performance
- The Champion's Attitude
- The Power of Visualization
- Managing Match Stress
- The Mental Games We Play
Part III: Preparation
- Goal Setting
- Building a Training Program for Practical Shooting
- The Shooting Diary
- Perfect Practice
- How to Use Published Stage Designs
- Match Preparation
- Physical Training for Practical Shooters
- Preparing Your Gear for Competition
Part IV: Match Day Performance
- Preparing for a Great Stage Performance
- Chipping Away at Stage Times
- Tactical Stage Analysis
- IPSC Match Tactics
- Match Day Nutrition
- Interacting with Range Officials
Part V: In Closing
- Shooting Swingers (Bobbers)
- The Secret of Successful Practical Shooting
Download Sample Pages: (PDF)
Price: $29.95
Reviews and comments in my Forum
Refinement & Repetition, Dry Fire Drills for Dramatic Improvement
Steve Anderson is a huge believer in the power of dry fire practice. The goal: To make all of the skills required to fire a pistol accurately at high speed subconsciously controlled. According to Steve: When the basic gunhandling skills are subconsciously controlled, you are no longer drawing, aiming, pulling the trigger and firing the gun. You are simply shooting.
Refinement and Repetition is made up of 38 dry fire drills, including the exact drills Steve used to achieve the rank of Grand Master in one year after buying his first IPSC Open Pistol.
If you've ever wondered, "Well, what should I practice today?" – then Steve's book is a must have. His well thought out and organized drills will guide you from beginning presentation skills to advanced multiple target engagement and transition techniques. [Brian Enos]
Price: $24.95
Download Five Sample Pages (PDF)
Principles of Performance, Refinement and Repetition 2
Principles of Performance is the logical continuation of Steve Anderson's first book, Refinement and Repetition. It follows Steve's progression from a shooter who was driven to be Ohio's first USPSA Grand Master to a shooter who wanted better, more consistent match performance.
The new book places a heavy emphasis on match consistency and the mental qualities required for solid USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) match performance. It is designed to take a good shooter with sound fundamentals and basic skills to a place where he can better utilize those basic skills in the world of high-stress competition.
There are drills designed specifically to improve field course skills, as well as drills designed to isolate the challenges a shooter begins to see at larger matches.
Principles of Performance also covers all the common mistakes seen at every USPSA match, as well as their solutions. Most shooters will recognize themselves in the "Common Mistake" portion of the book, thereby gaining the means to identify a simple solution to every problem.
Also featured is Steve's interview with Lanny Bassham, on the topic of creating a winning self image in the arena of national competition. He interviewed Lanny for over an hour and transcribed the entire conversation.
He also details his first two experiences on National Championship "Super Squads," which give the reader a good idea of what it's like to be squadded with the best shooters in the sport.
In his first book, Refinement and Repetition, Steve helped the shooter achieve the goal of higher class placement based on improving fundamental skills. In Principles of Performance, Steve shows you how to take those skills and put them to work by improving match placement.
Price: $25.95
Table of Contents
The Fine Print
Dry Fire is Useless
Irons vs. Open
The Conscious and Subconscious mind
The Self Image
Evolution of the Mental Game
Lanny Bassham Interview
Dusting off the Double Deuce
The Super Squad
Winning Stages Sucks
Common Mistakes
Drills, Props, and Creativity
Dry Drills 1-21
Live Fire Drills L1-L8
The Glock in Competition, by Robin Taylor
Robin Taylor's The Glock in Competition draws from the experiences of America's finest shooters to create a comprehensive how-to book for the new competitor or anyone who's serious about Glocks.
It includes tips from the undisputed master of the Glock, world champion Dave Sevigny, Bobby Carver's chapter on the GSSF, and Mark Passamaneck chapter on why Glocks have trouble with lead bullets.
It covers not only how to play and win the most popular shooting games, it explains reloading for the Glock, curing jamming problems, tuning the trigger, and fixing the Glock's achilles' heels.
Currently out of stock.
With Winning In Mind, by Lanny Bassham (Book & CD)
Olympic gold medalist and world rifle champion Lanny Bassham shares his mental strategies for success in his book, With Winning In Mind.
From the back cover:
- With Winning in Mind is the most authoritative book available on mental training for sports and competitive business environments.
- The most powerful mental tools used by Olympic winners.
- The secrets of mastering the pressure of big competitions.
- The three mental processes that control a winning performance.
- Why ninety-five percent of all winning is accomplished by only five percent of the participants.
- How to turn your deficiencies into strengths.
- The Mental Management System used by Olympic teams from seven nations.
With Winning In Mind is essential for:
- Athletes in training for national or world competitions in all sports.
- Coaches of top-ranked teams and individuals.
- Business trainers and sales professionals.
- Anyone interested in increasing performance while reducing stress.
With Winning in Mind is a fantastic resource for anyone seeking improvement of any kind – I've recommended to all my friends. I wish I had known about it when I was competing! [Brian Enos]
Learn the secrets that Olympians use to control the mind under the pressure of competition. The Audio CD version of With Winning in Mind will allow you to listen to the its inspirational lessons on your way to your next challenge.
Four audio CDs read are by the author. Includes a Bonus CD with 40 minutes of new material and commentary not included in the printed version of the book.
Book Price: $12.95 (softbound)
CD Price: $32.95
"Lanny does an outstanding job of boiling down all the mental training mumbo jumbo to a form anyone can understand and benefit from. His book is easy to read and understand and I recommend it at all my seminars."
Jay Bars Olympic Gold Medalist – Archery
"I was World Champion and world record holder in the 300 meter standard rifle event (1974) when I first heard about Lanny Bassham's Mental Management course. I was anxious to repeat my win and increase my world record at the next World Shooting Championships to be held in Seoul, Korea in 1978. I was putting it all on the line. I had quit my job in aerospace to practice full-time and prepare for that event and then planned to stick it out for the 1980 Olympic Team tryouts. I was getting help from the Army Reserve International Team, but I needed insurance. That insurance (besides a fine backup rifle): the mental edge that would let my improving practice scores translate to a winning Championship score. Those principles of mental management, positive reinforcement, mental rehearsal, the mental program, visualization, positive expectations, these and other mental skills passed on to me by Lanny in 1977 … all gave me that strong "mental tool box", empowering me to walk around all the other competitors in my event. That was in addition to improving my scores! The feeling of successfully defending my World Championship and increasing my world record that day in October of 1978 is hard to describe. Lanny, I cannot thank you enough!"
David Kimes
World Champion + World Record Holder- 1974, 1978, Olympic Team, 1980.
PS. I find that these mental skills and techniques have not just benefited me in the shooting sports. I can see their power in all the sports I have observed, as well as in my daily life. In daily life, having positive expectations and positive ways to look at "temporary setbacks" (not failures) in your life, the importance of goal setting; in helping younger athletes look at their performances in a positive way thereby making it easier for them to progress to the next level, these are among the numerous carryovers from Lanny's course.
Freedom Flight, by Lanny Bassham (Book & CD)
Two people have a conversation on a long plane trip from New York to Cairo Egypt. One is an Olympic Silver Medalist; the other is someone that will offer a truly unforgettable story that will take you, along with the medalist, to a new understanding of the origins of mental power.
Lanny's new book, inspired by true events and real people, is an unforgettable story of survival and attainment, of becoming and accomplishment, as one man's experiences empower another man's future. You will learn 14 principles of attainment in this 96 page book.
According to Lanny's wife, Helen, "The response that we have received from this book is truly amazing. This has become our most popular gift item and our best selling tool next to the book "With Winning in Mind."
This book is applicable to any performer, competitor or business professional. Young, old, rich or poor – this story is for you.
BigJoni and I really enjoyed it – good stuff.
The Audio CD version of Freedom Flight will allow you to listen to this inspirational story on your way to your next challenge. It is on 2 CDs and is read by the author.
Book Price: $20.95 (hardback)
CD Price: $27.95
From the back cover:
"Freedom Flight is incredible! I heard if for the first time from Lanny in his own words. This story will grab you within the first few minutes. Freedom Flight and its lessons of mental power can't help but impact everyone who listens. Enjoy this incredible story and learn that the mind can overcome things you cannot even imagine until you read Freedom Flight."
-Fred Funk, PGA Tour Golfer
"Lanny does and outstanding job of boiling down all the mental training mumbo jumbo to a form anyone can understand and benefit from. If you need help on your mental game, Lanny is the best! He knows what he's talking about and has the titles to prove it.
-Jay Barrs, Olympic Gold Medalist – Archery
Mental Management for Shooting Sports (CD only)
Shooters often ask – which product is best for me? After studying the book "With Winning in Mind" and listening to "Freedom Flight" the Mental Management for Shooting Sports Audio CDs is your next step. It has over 6 hours of training on CD for the competitive shooter.
This CD set takes the Mental Management System introduced in the book "With Winning in Mind" and applies it to shooting competition. If you are a competitive shooter of any kind this CD set is for you. Archery, shotgun, SASS, pistol, rifle, handgun – any shooting competitor will be able to gain mental strength from this CD set.
Lanny focuses on mental preparation for tournaments – pressure control, recovery strategies, running a mental program, winning habits and attitudes, and much more.
"The program has one serious defect. It is so good no one will talk about it. I know of many shooters, especially in combat shooting sports who use the program but will not talk about it to anyone. I have used if for over two years and have told very few people about it because I did not want to give up the edge it gave me. It was the last piece of the puzzle for me to get to the top."
-Evil Roy (Gene Pearcey) Cowboy Action Shooting World Champion
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Treatment Planning in Dentistry - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 2nd Edition
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Page Count: 512
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This book provides essential knowledge for creating treatment plans for adult dental patients. Treatment planning strategies are presented to help with balancing the ideal with the practical, with emphasis placed on the central role of the patient — whose needs should drive the treatment planning process. The focus is on planning of treatment, not on the comprehensive details of every treatment modality in dentistry.
- CD-ROM bound into book presents five cases of varying difficulty with interactive exercises that allow users to plan treatment.
- What's the Evidence? boxes link clinical decision-making and treatment planning strategies to current research.
- In Clinical Practice boxes highlight specific clinical situations faced by the general dentist.
- Review Questions and Suggested Projects, located at the end of each chapter, summarize and reinforce important concepts presented in the book.
- Key Terms and Glossary highlights the terms that are most important to the reader.
- Suggested Readings lists included at the end of most chapters provide supplemental resources.
- Chapter on Treatment Planning for Smokers and Patients with Oral Cancer addresses the dentist's role in managing patients with oral cancer, recognizing oral cancer and differential diagnosis of oral lesions, planning treatment for patients undergoing cancer therapy, and smoking cessation strategies.
- Chapter on Treatment Planning for the Special Care/Special Needs Patient examines the role of the general dentist in the management of patients with a variety of conditions including physical handicaps, mental handicaps, head trauma, hemophilia, and patients' needs before, during, or after major surgery.
- Chapter on Treatment Planning for the Alcohol and Substance Abuser discusses the challenges of treating this patient population, as well as how to recognize the problem, delivery of care, scope of treatment, and behavioral/compliance issues.
- Expanded content on Ethical and Legal Issues in Treatment Planning reflects new accreditation guidelines.
- Dental Team Focus boxes highlight the relevance of chapter content to the dental team.
- Ethics Topics boxes emphasize the ethical topics found within each chapter.
- International Tooth Numbering is listed alongside the U.S. tooth numbers in examples and illustrations.
Part I: The Treatment Planning Process
1. Information Gathering and Diagnosis Development
2. Assessment of Risk, Prognosis, and Expected Outcomes of Treatment
3. Developing the Treatment Plan
4. Ethical and Legal Issues in Treatment Planning
Part II: Phases of the Treatment Plan
5. The Systemic Phase of Treatment
6. The Acute Phase of Treatment
7. The Disease Control Phase of Treatment
8. The Definitive Phase of Treatment
9. The Maintenance Phase of Care
Part III: Planning Treatment for Patients with Special Needs
10. Treatment Planning for the Special Care/Special Needs Patient
11. Treatment Planning for Smokers and Patients with Oral Cancer
12. Treatment Planning for the Alcohol and Substance Abuser
13. The Anxious or Fearful Dental Patient
14. Managing the Patient with Psychological Problems
15. The Adolescent Patient
16. The Geriatric Patient
17. The Motivationally or Financially Impaired Patient
Stephen J. Stefanac, DDS, MS, Senior Associate Dean
Associate Dean for Patient Services
Professor, Periodontics and Oral Medicine
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, MI and Samuel P. Nesbit, DDS, MS, Clinical Professor
Department of Operative Dentistry
University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
Chapel Hill, NC


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I was born in Vordingborg, Denmark, on April 18, 1948 and spent my childhood there, as well as in Herning and Ebeltoft, in the company of my parents and my brother Peter. My free time was spent on athletics, badminton, Scouts and ornithology studies in the woods around Ebeltoft and Mols.
After graduation from Ebeltoft public school for secondary education, I was hired on Ø.K.'s CAMBODIA (East Asiatic Company) and sailed as a server/cook's helper in the Far East. Worked thereafter as an unskilled laborer during the building of Ebeltoft Ferry Harbor, as a cement layer and then as a dishwasher, counterman and bartender at the White House Hotel.
Began in 1966 at Marselisborg teacher's college and got my teaching certificate in 1970, concentrating on history and religion. Thanks to my wonderful religion teacher - theologist Bent Schmidt Hansen - I began to study the history of European ideas on the side at Århus University in Denmark. I had Prof. Johannes Sløk as a personal adviser and thrived in the charged interaction between philosophy, politics and the history of religion. Concluded the first part of my studies with an assignment on the discussion between Martin Luther and Erasmus of Rotterdam about "The free will".
My studies were partially financed by vacation jobs as a waiter/bartender in Germany, as a reviewer of children's books in newspapers and towards the end of my studies as night watchman at the Bøgholt youth treatment center in Viby, Denmark. The latter made me realize that I thrived best with hands-on pedagogical work, and my idea of an academic career was shelved.
Worked the following 3+ years at Bøgholt as a teacher and social worker and discovered the necessity of actively working with children's families. Met at a course the American psychiatrist and family therapist W. Kempler, M.D. and the Danish child psychiatrist Mogens A. Lund, both of whom became my teachers, therapists and friends.
Worked thereafter for nine years at the Århus Community Youth Center with groups of single mothers, along with two good colleagues from Bøgholt, and at the same time began an education in family therapy in Denmark, Holland and the USA. At the same time I began to work freelance as a group therapist and personnel trainer - the latter mainly in experimental psychiatric departments and various projects for drug addicts - supported and supervised by Dr. Mogens Lund and his wife Prof. Lis Keiser.
In 1979 we felt it was time to establish an institute with the objective of creating a truly post-graduate educational program in the type of family therapy, which Kempler had developed and described, and with him as leader).
Due to a variety of circumstances I became leader of the Kempler Institute of Scandinavia until 2006 when I resigned in order to make space for a new generation. Since then the institute collapsed due to mismanagement and the core staff formed dfti.
Personally, I've seen it as an important part of my function to make the institute's underlying values, thoughts and experiences available both to professional groups to whom therapeutic competence traditionally is not attributed, and not least of all to laypeople – first and foremost parents.
I got married for the first time in 1971. We lived together until 1990 and had our son Nicolai in 1973.
In 1991 I married Suzana, who has her roots in Zagreb, Croatia, and, among other good things, that has led to my using about 3 months a year on volunteer work with refugees, war veterans and the post-graduate education of Croatian and Bosnian professionals, as well as serving as a leadership and development consultant for local non-governmental organizations. Suzana and I divorced in 2014.
Since 2006 I have pursued my lifelong ambition of making the principles for healthy and non-violent relationships within al kinds of families available internationally and I'm now working as Curriculum Manager within Family-lab International with branches in several countries.
In 2012 I was hit with a disabling neurological disease and was hospitalized for 18 months. I'm now (July 2014) back in my hometown in Denmark, where all my work is done on-line. I cannot travel anymore.


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As enter the birth of a new year I invite you to take some time out to reflect on the past year and how you would like to experience the new year ahead.
2016 certainly had it's ups and downs on so many different levels from Brexit, American Elections, the middle east, terrorist attacks, hate crimes and with so many people suffering around the world. Throw this into the mix of your own personal challenges of 2016, and you can see why 2016 has been an unsettling year for many.
I don't like new years resolutions as we all know that for most they last the blinking of an eye. We start out with great intentions, hopes and forced will power but before we know it we have returned to our old ways and the new year's resolution returned to dust.
New Year intentions are usually only surface level, and we don't invest our energy, focus and motivation into them as the benefits are not high enough to keep us going.
It was nearly ten years ago I set my last new years intention! Now I focus on creating a theme for the new year ahead as themes are much more successful. They go deeper into our dreams, vision and hopes for our lives.
Some of my clients themes for 2017 include building deeper relationships with their partner, to be more grounded, to create a healthier lifestyle, to be authentic, to step up in their life with strength, improve their sex life, to practice loving-kindness to themselves and others.
Your theme for 2017
You are invited today to spend some time in stillness to reflect on your theme for the new year ahead. what are you ready to let go off? What are you willing to change? What is missing in your life?
Here's a tip: Imagine you have travelled through 2017 and have reached 31 December 2017 and about to welcome in the new year of 2018. As you reflect upon 2017 what is different, how have you changed, what is your quality of life like, have you achieved what you wanted to, are you successful, happy and embracing love? Basically what is missing in your life that you would like to change.
Use this as your own guide to set your theme.
A new year brings an end to the year 2016 and a new beginning for 2017 so I wanted to share this beautiful and inspirational words from the writer, philosopher and poet John O'Donohue
For a New Beginning
In out of the way places of the heart
Where your thoughts never think to wander
This beginning has been quietly forming
Waiting until you were ready to emerge.
For a long time it has watched your desire
Feeling the emptiness grow inside you
Noticing how you willed yourself on
Still unable to leave what you had outgrown.
It watched you play with the seduction of safety
And the grey promises that sameness whispered
Heard the waves of turmoil rise and relent
Wondered would you always live like this.
Then the delight, when your courage kindled,
And out you stepped onto new ground,
Your eyes young again with energy and dream
A path of plenitude opening before you.
Though your destination is not clear
You can trust the promise of this opening;
Unfurl yourself into the grace of beginning
That is one with your life's desire.
Awaken your spirit to adventure
Hold nothing back, learn to find ease in risk
Soon you will be home in a new rhythm
For your soul senses the world that awaits you.
I can help you be more successful, happier and calmer in 2017?
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1/1/2017 01:29:32 pm
A reflective post Linda, thank you for sharing your wisdom. I agree with resolutions being a thing that won't serve you. I struggle with a theme though. Perhaps my theme this year will be "more of what I want" rather than just going with the flow.
2/1/2017 08:56:18 am
I love that theme - more of what I want as I know myself how easy it is to go with the flow at times rather than what we want! I wish you a very happy and successful year.
2/1/2017 02:24:37 pm
My theme for 2017 is completion. I want to be sure only to start things I will have the tenacity and interest in to complete. I want to look at what is needed in my emotional and spiritual life to complete my sense of purposefulness, satisfaction and a life well lived.
3/1/2017 08:57:21 am
Thanks for sharing you theme Jenny. I wish you an amazing 2017!
2/1/2017 02:56:56 pm
That's a beautiful poem, thanks so much for sharing
3/1/2017 08:56:24 am
My pleasure Helen - John O'Donohue was such a beautiful writer.
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2015 Wrap Up
Every year I take a minute to reflect on what I did, I hope you do as well so you can make sure you're constantly pushing yourself. Read a book every 1.5 weeks and wrote reviews for most of them Here's my favorite non-fiction and fiction of the year Created 6 videos...read more
Hang Gliding on a Razor's Edge for Braun
This was one of those dream projects: get paid to hang glide. But it started with frustration. They were looking for a 17-24 year old who does something cool that would fit with the mobility and convenience of their new electric razor. That was the gist of their...read more
9 Tips for 1 Second Everyday (1SE)
I've tried several times to do 'one photo a day for a year' projects and could never do it, it was exhausting to try shooting something fresh every day. When I saw the 1 Second Everyday app in the movie Chef and then again as the inspiration for the Disney short The...read more
Low Poly Portrait Illustration Class
I love the low poly look! So I decided to create a class on how to achieve this effect!The first 50 students can sign up for free using this link: http://skl.sh/1VRmyjtread more
11 Second Club Win and FREE eBook!
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Cats, Cats, Cats
I've never worked so hard to make something look so terrible, but that's mainly why I really enjoyed this project! I had dreams with cats in them because I was staring at cat faces all day. I made these two commercials for a friend who was...read more
End Night Terrors Video
https://vimeo.com/120676821 I recently created a video to introduce a product that helps children with night terrors, and their parents! The creator of Lully sent me footage of his nephew during a night terror and it was painful to watch....read more
Moonbot Studios Tour
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Moonbeeps Promo Film
Recently I helped create a short promotional piece for a new app from Moonbot, called Moonbeeps: FireFlies. We rented a Movi M5 and Panasonic GH4 for the studio tour video I created for Moonbot and I'll be posting that soon, and...read more
Better late than never! I visited Brazil this year for Carnival and had a blast! I filmed a commercial 'on spec' that didn't get picked up so I haven't shared it until now with the behind the scenes I filmed as well. I normally don't...read more


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We left for our cruise on Jan 29 2005, my wife my two sons and me. We flew from Vancouver B.C., to Houston, TX, via Phoenix on America West Airlines. It was a good quick flight at a reasonable price but ill pack a lunch next time (the ... Read More
We left for our cruise on Jan 29 2005, my wife my two sons and me. We flew from Vancouver B.C., to Houston, TX, via Phoenix on America West Airlines. It was a good quick flight at a reasonable price but ill pack a lunch next time (the peanuts just don't hold you over). We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express by the airport -- great room at an awesome price. I highly recommend it. The next day we had arranged for a shuttle to pick us up at our hotel to take us to Galveston. We used Texas Shuttle Service (owned and operated by L.J. Cromier). L.J. gave us a short tour of downtown Houston before dropping us of at the pier. Embarkation: This was the quickest I've ever had getting on a cruise. Being non-U.S. citizens our line was very short and we pretty well just walked right on. I think the picture-taking took longer than the paperwork. The boat: My first impression of the Elation was good. When you first walk in you are in an eight story grand atrium -- the most impressive I've seen. Our cabin was fine, nothing fancy and more room then we've had on other boats (Royal Caribbean for example). We had a few minor problems with our cabin (a picture had fallen off the wall) and our cabin steward took care of it right away. I didn't really like the layout of the boat. It seemed like we were always having to walk past the casino and the bars that allowed smoking. The shops were great with very helpful staff. Dining: We had requested an early seating and when we got on the boat it was changed to the late seating so I had to stand in a line for 90 minutes to see the maitre d' and we were put on a waiting list. On the second night we got changed to the early seating. Our waiter and assistant waiter were good at taking care of all our dining needs. Our assistant waiter, Valentina (from Bulgaria), was very good with the kids. The food was good but not great. I had to keep remembering the great deal I got on the cruise, then the food tasted a little better. Entertainment: We were not impressed with the entertainment. We actually had to walk out on one of the comedians making ethnic jokes. The ports: Definitely the highlight of the trip we didn't get any excursions through the boat. Progresso: We went the Mayan ruins, Dzibilchaltun, and then we shopped around in Progresso. Total cost for the day minus shopping $120 and that included a private guide at the ruins and taxi rides. Cozumel: We went to Chankanaab Marine Park where we snorkeled and my wife and boys swam with the dolphins -- total cost $380. Belize: We took a tender boat from the ship to the city and walked over to the marine terminal and took a water taxi out to a little island called Caye Calker. It was very nice and easy going. We had lunch there and did a bit of snorkeling. We were too late to get a boat to take us out to the reef (the second biggest barrier reef in the world). The snorkeling around Caye Caulker wasn't that great, but the place was charming and well worth the trip over. We felt rushed there being as we had to get the 3 o'clock taxi back to the ship. Total cost for the day, $90 lunch included. Disembarkation: Again this went very smoothly. We carried our bags off the boat and we were off by 10:00 a.m. We had arranged with L.J. to pick us up by 10:30 am and he didn't pick us up till 11:30 a.m. His explanation for being late was that this time worked better for him. He then with us as his captive audience proceeded to tell us about the merits of U.S. foreign policy. He took phone calls in between his talk and ended up overbooked and dropped us off at the wrong terminal. If we didn't have a late flight we would have been screwed. All this being said, we did have a good time overall, but I think we'll try a different cruise line next time. Read Less
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Central Auditory Processing
1. What is Central Auditory Processing?
Central Auditory Processing is the capacity that the nervous system has to use the information that arrives by hearing, ie.
"it is what the brain does with what the ear hears". It is related to auditory abilities which are developed since birth
(ie. to localize sound, to focus attention on a sound and ignore others, to discriminate one sound from another,
to sequentially memorize sounds etc.)
2. What is Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
Some people have difficulty in performing these skills, which leads to inattention and difficulty in concentrating,
understanding and learning at any age. This difficulty is called
Central Auditory Processing Disorder.
Some children often do not perform well in school are labelled as "careless", "agitated" and "lacking of interest".
Some adults, however, complain about difficulties in their daily training and socializing with family and friends
(memory, concentration, understanding, etc.). Both cases are likely to have an Central Auditory Processing Disorder.
Even individuals with hearing loss who are already using hearing aids sometimes complain about understanding difficulty when exposed to certain situations (ie. in very noisy places or conversations with multiple people at the same time). These people may experience changes in central auditory processing.
The Central Auditory Processing Disorders may exist even in those who listen well!
The good news is that these problems can be greatly improved if treated properly.
3. How to suspect of an existing Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
It depends on a detailed interview taken by an otolaryngologist. An expert professional should be consulted whenever the patient reports any of the following complaints:
• Learning difficulties and/or to read and write;
• Exchange of letters to speak, read or write;
• Difficulty in memory;
• Inattention and/or distraction;
• Tiredness when attending classes or lectures;
• Agitation and/or restlessness;
• Difficulty to listen and paying attention in noisy environments;
• Request to repeat ("what?", "Huh?") or say "do not understand";
• Seems to not listening/understanding well;
• Delay in listening and/or understanding what is said;
• Difficulty in conversations with more than one person;
• Difficulty to locate where the sound is coming from;
• Difficulty performing a sequence of requested tasks.
4. What to do when one is likely to have Central Auditory Processing Disorder?
It is important to be aware that an expert otolaryngologist should be sought to make a detailed clinical history and request evaluation of
Central Auditory Processing by an audiologist
. This examination will identify the type of change – which defines the skills to be worked during treatment (
Auditory Training
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My friend Kate is about to celebrate her birthday soon and has in her mind to go to a sushi bar with some friends. I found this wonderful idea to recreate those beautiful looking pieces of food at home with a birthday twist: candy or cake sushi!
The sushi can be built on a base of cake, sliced to look like little cakes of rice. For the wasabi you can use icing dyed in green. Another option for the base of this fun food is a recipe of rice crispies and marshmallow cubes.
As for the seaweed paper fruit-roll-up is used and some people swear by the brand "Fruit by the foot" as it seemed the most stable under all temperatures, plus the bonus of the funky green color. For the toppings you can use sliced twizzlers or licorice strips and Swedish Fish. You can use your imagination and make countless combinations. Go to the web for insipiration on real sushi food and surprise your guests.


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Louis Van Gaal has blocked Manchester United winger Nani's summer move to Juventus.
The Italians have been told the £10m deal is on hold as incoming United boss Van Gaal regards him as part of his plans.
Portugese winger Nani, who signed a new deal at Old Trafford last summer, had agreed terms with Juve.
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It could be seen as a huge lift for Nani, whose season has been dogged by injuries, lack of form and competition for places.
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Captain Britain and MI 13
[May. 28th, 2009|
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capatian britain
don't call it a comeback
mi 13
paul cornell
Current Location
Current Music
Quantum Leap theme tune.
So yeah, this is the first drawing I've managed to bring to completion since November 2008. So, pretty pleased with it. Its for a Captain Britain and MI 13 draw off on Millarworld.
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November 12th
[Nov. 12th, 2008|
05:05 pm
The title isn't totally a non sequitur, click here for the glorious precedent!!
Ok, really busy here. Christ. Going to
Thought Bubble
on Friday, and there is a lot to get done. For one thing, I'll have these on sale, for ten of your british pounds each.
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November 5th
[Nov. 5th, 2008|
05:39 am
I'm watching Obama's acceptance speech on CNN. While I am not an American, and I did not and could not cast a vote, I still have been heavily invested in this election. Its historic for two reasons, one because of Obama's skin colour. I honestly don't think that became the issue that people were thinking it would. This is historic because for the first time in a long time, we have had the opportunity to choose. To choose between the grudging, awful politics of fear, or finally trust a person to believe in idealism, to believe in their optimism, their hope. For too long we have accepted the world as a dreary place and have drudged along accordingly. John Fitzgerald Kennedy is very famous for quoting George Bernard Shaw's line, Some men see things as they are and say, "Why?" I dream of things that never were and say, "Why not?" Finally, we have a leader who embodies that. Obama will change the world. And we will be around to witness that.
I love Bill Richardson.
I believe he will be the best choice for Obama's Secretary of State. Richardson is an amazing statesmen. His record speaks for itself, and I believe it would send a clear message to the world about America. That they are ready to see true ability and potential, no matter who the person is.
If I can't see Palin crying, I would settle for a clip of McCain tripping up. You have no idea how excited I am abut the prospect of never seeing their horrible faces ever again. I am truly sick to the pit of my stomach with their antiquated, bigoted and condescending attitudes. Good riddance. McCain deserved to lose for his truly disgusting campaign.
I can't wait to see what the future holds.
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October 29th
[Oct. 29th, 2008|
02:52 am
245 - Easy Listening, being Easy to Listen to.
Its pretty sad to say that best thing about Katy Perry is her chest. The only thing she has to offer the world is that her boobs are bigger than average. Wow, congratulations. She must be real proud of herself. She has been reduced to a physical object because that's all she has. Its certainly not her music.
"I kissed a girl, and I liked it," she sings. Oh wow, really? How is that a fucking revelation? Kissing girls is awesome. I heartily recommend it. In fact, I have no idea why women want to kiss guys at all. When faced with a choice between kissing someone who looks like me or kissing someone who looks like my girlfriend, and even though I am a narcissistic monster, I would choose to kiss someone who looks like my girlfriend every time. Because women are just tons more attractive than men. And the men that are super attractive are more than likely want to kiss other similarly handsome men, so thats not even an issue.
What I'm saying is, Katy Perry (yeah, like she is even reading this) that saying that kissing a girl was an enjoyable experience is about as ground breaking and original as saying "hey, I don't think that George Bush guy is very smart. Why is he the American President??" Perhaps an even more obvious song title could be "I mainlined heroine, and I liked it."
Sexuality is an immensely private thing, and to merely exploit it without providing a way to provide context or at the very least, discuss the issues, is a hugely irresponsible waste of time. How did it become ok for two girls to kiss, but if two guys want to get it on, its like the world is about to end? What's up with that? How fair is that? Oh wait, its not. Its bullshit. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. Gay people are fucking incredible. To put up with the amount of awfulness they must endure just for being themselves, surely must make them worthy of our respect?
Oh wait, It seems it does not. Fucking hell, what is wrong with us?
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October 22nd
[Oct. 22nd, 2008|
11:27 am
244- Boldly Going
So, yeah,
Star Trek
Maybe because I have absolute faith in JJ Abrams, but I always knew the movie would be off the chain. The only complaint I have about it is that I was all geared up for a Christmas release (thanks Santa!!) and now, its being pushed back to the Summer. So what do I have to watch in the cinema over the festive period now?? The Spirit?? (why, Santa, why??) So far, that is my only complaint. I can't wait for this movie.
I have other complaints, though. But they aren't about the production. I'm very confused about the common thread running through several discussions about the film. Alot of people it seems, think making a movie set during Kirk and Spock's time is a mistake, and they should be doing something new instead. I can almost get where they are coming from, but its still weird to me. Just to make it clear, Deep Space Nine is my favourite Trek series, its definitely in the top 5 of my favourite TV shows ever. I also think DS9 is one of the most important television series of all time. It was one of the first shows to mix high concept and humanity flawlessly, without sacrificing anything. Ds9 definitely lead the way for shows like Lost, Buffy, even the West Wing.
And even though The Original Series is the Trek I'm least familiar with, there is definitely something special about an Enterprise with Kirk in the captain's chair. Benjamin Sisko is definitely my favourite Trek Captain, but Kirk, come on. The Original crew are definitely the most iconic, and it must be really impossible, when faced with a blank slate, not to want to revisit that.
Even from a bottom line point of view, a movie with the Original series crew is definitely the easiest to sell. Kirk, Spock and Bones have become pop culture icons, everyone knows who they are. This is going to be amazing.
I do think that there are too many remakes and definitely not enough imagination when it comes to developing new movie properties. Its also can be said that there are too few people like JJ Abrams. He is an incredibly talented individual, and a person who will become a household name in a few years. I have every confidence in anything he wants to do.
So yeah, I had a FANTASTIC time at 24 hour comics. I definitely hit the wall at around 3am or so. I got my comic pencilled, just not all inked. I will finish it up this week and post it up later.
The Comic Cast guys came down and interviewed a bunch of us
so check it out. It took me a while to recover from it, but there is no way I wouldn't do it again
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[Oct. 17th, 2008|
11:55 am
john mccain
total cunt
The debate on Wednesday was just a thing of beauty. I have never seen someone as desperate and as angry and John McCain who wasn't living on the street, desperate for his next fix. It was a pathetic display from a pathetic man. I can't believe how he thought spending half the debate talking about
Joe the Plumber
could actually be a good thing. It was like watching a small child give a book report on treasure Island, but only knew about Ben Gunn and his love of cheese, so that was crammed into every orifice of his rhetoric.
Everyone who still thinks McCain should get a free pass
because he was in a POW for five years, should read this. It's all an act. He has disgraced his uniform, disgraced himself and has disgraced everyone who has committed and act of true heroism in war time. Because if John McCain can still be called a hero, that must cheapen your status.
Americans, I don't need to tell you to vote Obama. This is the single most important election is history, and it must be amazing to be a real part of it. It isn't because Obama is black. It's because he is the most honest, energetic and hopeful presidential Candidate since Kennedy. And I believe that once elected, he will do as much good for the country as FDR. So yeah, vote.
Hooray for Facebook and it's fan pages.
is on Tomorrow.
Come by, check it out, say hi, get a high five. If you want to bring me a coffee or an energy drink, that would be cool too.
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[Oct. 15th, 2008|
03:10 pm
The Original Article, although I'm crediting the Daily Mail, Much to my Chagrin
Hey, Amy Winehouse? Fuck you, lady. Jesus Christ, that woman is a walking nuclear disaster. She's a junkie, plain and simple, but gets the sympathetic treatment all addicts deserve because she has money. If she was just a regular girl who had done this much damage to herself, the vast majority of the public would just spit on her and walk on. But because she has released two albums, it's all "poor Amy." Bullshit. There are people dying on our streets everyday and we just couldn't give a shit. Unless they have a record contract, of course. Then they get all the second chances in the world. Addiction is a sickness, be it to alcohol , heroin, cocaine, sex or gambling. It destroys families and leaves scars that take generations to heal. These people need our help, not our disdain. Be they rich or poor. Everyone deserves that helping hand, not just the high profile ones.
I guarantee you, that unless Amy Winehouse gets treatment, she will be dead by Valentine's day, 2009. And then we'll mourn her, maybe Elton John will crank out another candle in the wind cover and then we'll forget about her, and still people are dying in our streets, with no one caring.
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October 13th
[Oct. 14th, 2008|
12:55 am
nixon wins!!!
Current Location
Current Music
241- Who'll be Spiro Agnew??
Hey, yeah, late whatevers. At least this wasn't a month late, like last Monday's!! Anyways, I need to get to bed, but yeah, the last two days really got away from me, crazy busy.
Anyways, if you're Canadian, please vote on the 14th. And please vote for Jack Layton. He's a great guy and will do your country proud. Plus,
hey Magnum!!
Come on, my Canadian chums, vote!!!
I'll be at the
24 Hour Comics
event in Dublin this weekend (the 18th and the 19th of October) and I really hope to see you guys there. It'd be great to see you guys. Also, if you want to bring me some coffee, that too, would be fucking aces. I'll be the guy with the great beard.
Also, check out the
Drastic Page
if you want. You probably should, though. Its what all the cool kids are doing. Hooray for peer pressure!!
Ok, I'm off to bed now, take it easy guys!!
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october 10th
[Oct. 10th, 2008|
03:38 pm
240 - Shall we blame David Willis??Short Packed
? No? Well, what is wrong with you? Go read it! Right now!! If you're reading this newspost, you've already read today's comic, so get to it!! I honestly think
Short Packed
is a great comic. It's funny it's engaging, it manages to flip between one off, irreverent gags to non boring storylines. I would say gripping, but that would sound like I am totally in Willis' poop hole. But when he starts a storyline, its not a case of "jesus, here we go again, mr Webcartoonist wants to be creative," they are really entertaining, and on the same level as the one off stuff.
While comic Adam and Adam Actual (that's me guys) are pretty similiar (like awesome hair) we are different. Sort of. I have bought three transformers since 1997. A dog thingy who had a shield, an Optimus prime which sits on top of my TV since 2004, and a new bumblebee toy, which was awesome. But that's it. I look at the new toys, and go "meh." I really have no idea why I loved the 80's toys and am very ashamed of my young self for being entertained by that original cartoon. But yet, I can't get enough of the
transformers wiki.
It makes me so sad that I know what "JAaM" is and I get a "Why my shoulders Hurt" reference. It makes me feel empty inside. I hardly contribute anything to the fanbase, but yet, I know all about it. I really am a silly billy.
And its not just transformers fandom too, I seem to be a fucking sponge for all sorts of useless bullshit. I honestly think my Mastermind specialist subject could be the recording of Led Zeppelin IV. Did you the guys borrowed the Rolling Stones' mobile recording studio to record the stuff they made in Headley Grange? And the song off Physical Graffitti "Boogie with Stu" was made through jamming with the Stones' road manager Ian Stewart while he was down there with the recording studio?? Well, I do. And yet, I can't remember important things that I was actually thought, like the greek alphabet.
So yeah, I'm a total nerd, and you should read
Short packed.
Also, check out the
Drastic Page
on facebook. If you're a hipster who doesn't like me (even though, I guess, I am a hipster) become my fan "ironically." it'll be great craic altogether.
WOHOO!! Three comics, one week!! Eat it, bitches!!
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239- she could have asked "What's the Fuss, Gus??"
[Oct. 8th, 2008|
04:27 pm
beards are great
wasting my hate
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Fight like Apes
I've talked about Metallica before here, but after this rant, I am done. I'm done writing about Metallica, I'm done defending Metallica. Basically, in terms of giving a shit about Metallica, I'm done. I'm out. I can't imagine a more moronic collection of songs then Death Magnetic. The sheer dumbness of it still shocks me, and its over a month since I have heard it. Ok, this is the band that wrote the lyrics, "Gimme Fuel /gimme fire/ Gimme that which I desire." But how can you justify "Suicide, I've already died / You're just the funeral I've been waiting for/ Cyanide, living dead inside/ Break this empty shell forevermore" I mean, JESUS. SERIOUSLY?? Did James Hetfield become a 13 year old goth chick all of a sudden?
Death Magnetic is just awful. It's cold, calculated and full of its own importance. It deliberately tries to invoke the kind of stuff of they were doing 20 years ago, for no other reason than they think it will play well with people. I guess after 5 years of not releasing an album, they must have wanted to produce an authentic Metallica album. It even has the old logo, the same back cover layout as Master or puppets. Its truly an old School Metallica album, right down the fact that you can't hear the bass.
I think I must be one of the very few people who can seriously think St Anger is a good album. But that's ok. I can honestly say that St. Anger is Metallica's best album. While being built from the ground up again with Pro Tools, it still sounds like a bunch of guys who really love making music together rocking out. Its the first time they have ever really sounded that comfortable on an album. Also, it is easily the most emotionally honest record in my collection. It was written during a time of chaos, where the band nearly imploded, and it sounds like it. But rather than be a pure product of frustration and rage, it really sounds like it was written by people who have crawled through this river of shit and have come out clean on the other side. Its also the closest the band have come to replicated their incredible live experience in the studio.
This is the band who have a made a career out of pushing against expectations and just doing their own thing. No one who has heard Load and Reload can dispute that. Those albums were the product of touring the world for nearly three years on the back of one of the most successful records of all time. Of course it would be different. They weren't afraid to try new things though. And that urge to explore and create were what I found essential to Metallica and made them special. For a band that has been around for longer than I have been alive, they have never sounded old. I have been to several of their gigs, and have alot of their live recordings, and they don't sound like a bunch of forty year olds with guitars.
But alas, Death Magnetic. Overly complicated guitar parts, massively egotistical solos, songs that are all at least two minutes too long, and lyrics that sound like they were written as a joke. But what do I care?? Fuck that Noise, I am done.
Anyways, I gave a lecture at Belvedere College last week. It was about what I do (besides not shaving and watching Murder she wrote). I spent alot of it talking about Digital illustration, so I recorded a drawing I did and let it play while I talked about it. Here it is, anyway. It was an hour long, but now its under ten minutes, so it goes at a fair pace.
For those of you who are on Facebook, I made a
Drastic Page
so check us out and become a fan, its what the cool things are doing.
So yeah, that's it for Today, see you on Friday.
I'm in yr lvjoornlz, makin da commntz
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