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Protein: How Much Is Too Much?
It's very common for athletes to consume extra protein, and the sports supplement industry does very well out of us as we buy protein powder by the bucket load. But is it really necessary? How much is too much and what are the dangers, if any?
The Reference Nutrient Intake in the UK is 0.75g of protein per kg of bodyweight – that equates to about 52g for a person who weighs 70kg; if you consider that one chicken breast provides about 31g protein that gives you an idea.
Protein has a variety of uses in the body – primarily the production of all structural components: cells, muscles, tendons and other tissues but also immune cells, hormones and neurotransmitters – therefore rebuilding, repair and the maintenance of good health generally. About 10-15% of our energy comes from protein, but because of its many uses, the body prefers to spare protein as a source of energy if possible. As athletes who place huge demands on our muscles and tendons, our aim is to preserve our protein mass as far as possible.
But does eating more protein by itself increase your muscle mass? Surprising as it may seem, the answer is 'no'. Only exercise increases muscle mass – increasing protein in the diet without a concomitant increase exercise will add weight but not the kind you want. Protein, carbohydrates and fat all contain potential energy and/or use in the body but what is not utilised is simply stored – as fat. It's better to look at it from another angle, which is that increasing exercise utilises the protein you eat to help build muscle.
So how do you know if your protein intake is meeting the demands you are placing on your body? For hard-training athletes, studies suggest that protein requirements are a little greater than for sedentary folk, although less than you may think. To confuse matters, the advice is conflicting between US and European studies. The general consensus is that elite athletes require no more than 1.6g -1.7g per kg of bodyweight per day[1], which for a 70kg individual equals about 115g of protein, i.e. about 3 chicken breasts (1 chicken breast = approx 40g protein). Not much!
An important factor that many people miss is that carbohydrate needs to be present for protein to be utilised by the body and converted into muscles and other tissues. In these days of carbohydrate restriction, this is a message that seems to have got lost. Without sufficient carbohydrate, the body will convert protein into glucose, the primary source of fuel for the body (and especially the brain). Ironically, therefore, those who are finding difficulty in building muscles are often those consuming the least carbs and the most protein!
It's important to be aware that taking in much more protein that the body needs puts the kidneys under strain, the organs that process the nitrogenous waste that comes from amino acids. I've heard it said that this is only an issue if you have a genetic or pre-existing kidney problem. The question is – do you want to risk finding out if you have a kidney problem? In addition, large amounts of dietary protein often contain large amounts of fat, putting extra strain on the kidneys due to the build-up of toxic ketones, which are a by-product of fat metabolism which the body resorts to in the absence of carbs.
The best time for protein utilisation is during the anabolic phase, following a workout – this period is when protein requirements are highest – but before you reach for that protein shake, don't forget you need carbs too! A recovery drink with carbohydrates, electrolytes and some protein powder within 45 mins of training is ideal. The rest of the time, stick to a 'Mediterranean style' diet, with normal amounts of dietary protein, and plenty of carbs in the form of vegetables, salads and fruit.
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[1] Philips et al (2007) A critical examination of dietary protein requirements, benefits and excesses in athletes International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 17 Suppl S58-76


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Finally, an international ranking Canada can own.
No less than three politicians have made the cut in BuzzFeed's '15 Most Ridiculous World Leaders of All Time'.
The list gives the 14th spot to Rob Ford -- offering three reasons (conveniently depicted in animated GIFs) why Toronto's mayor has earned his spot. That would be his football, dancing and avoiding-running-into-things skills. Or lack thereof.
It may be sweet mercy for Ford that BuzzFeed didn't get a chance to soak up his potty-mouth skills.
"Ah f--- man. Holy Christ," he reportedly said after running into a camera on Tuesday.
You can say that again, Toronto.
Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi follows fast on Ford's heels in the 13th position, lauded by BuzzFeed for his tweeting prowess -- acclaim that we happen to heartily agree with.
In between urging winter motorists to drive carefully, eliciting cute puppy images and powerfully desiring to be on The Amazing Race Canada, Nenshi drops winning tweets on the purpose of a controversial bridge.
When asked what the point of building a costly and controversial bridge in the city was, Nenshi responded:
(@nenshi: 'I think it's to be used to cross the river')
Last but by no mean's least is Ottawa major domo Stephen Harper, who clocks in at a strong #4 on the list.
BuzzFeed doesn't have to offer much more than this:
Err... congratulations?
What do you think? Is BuzzFeed out to lunch? Let us know!
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What are the age requirements and time commitments?
Group ages should be 21 – 70. The length of these immersion trips with perhaps some volunteer work included is usually 3-4 weeks.
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Group ages should be 21 – 70. The length of these immersion trips with perhaps some volunteer work included is usually 3-4 weeks.
The application process for groups will depend upon the sponsoring group itself (university, parish, etc.).
While Maryknoll will offer hospitality whenever possible, Groups themselves are responsible for all expenses. Maryknoll will serve as a resource for continued involvement with mission and global concerns.
The focus or content of these mission trips can largely be tailored to the interests of a given group, although certain elements, such as getting to know Maryknollers and some of the local people with whom we serve in mission, will always be included.
Because we want participants to focus on learning rather than on "helping," immersion trips do not involve volunteer work. There will, however, be opportunities to spend time getting to know communities where Maryknoll missioners live and work. Short term volunteer group trips will involve 'work' which will be contoured to best fit the group's make-up. This may include tutoring students in English, working in programs for youth and the handicapped.
Maryknoll will assist with the facilitation of pre-trip preparation and post-trip de-briefing.
Groups from universities, parishes, activist organizations, and others are invited to work in collaboration with Maryknoll in organizing volunteer and immersion trips lasting 2-3 weeks.


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Biomedical researches with humans are performed in order to improve the diagnostics of disease, to gain better treatment results, to discover better means of prophylactics and to deepen the knowledge about the genesis and course of the disease. The majority of diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic procedures in medical practice and especially in the clinical researches are related with risk for human health impairment. Ethical and legal framework of scientific biomedical researches becomes a part of modern science. Helsinki Declaration (HD) the document that is considered to be the main source for establishing the basis of legal and ethical protection for participants ofbiomedical research. This important international document was passed by the World Medical Organisation in 1964 in Helsinki and is recognised to be the continuation of the Nuremberg Code which induced the world society to deepen their knowledge in ethical and legal regulation of human research. The importance of the Helsinki Declaration on the ethical considerations and legal regulation of biomedical research is confirmed by its periodically renewed editions (1975, 1983, 1989 ir 1996) and the discussions that they provoke. The Helsinki Declaration adopted in 2000 in Edinburgh constitutes an ethical standard applicable to the biomedical research and recognized by the world medical society. This HD edition differs from the earlier editions because it reemphasises the rights and freedoms of the person who takes part in the research, the integrity and moral responsibility of the researcher. The article analyses how the Lithuanian legislation on biomedical research reflects the HD of2000. The majority of the HD principles correlates with legal acts of the Republic of Lithuania, but some of them are presented even more accurately: proffesional responsibilities of physicians, protection and medical care of the participants of biomedical research, disposal of the research waste, maintainance of the laboratory animals and protection of the research participants' privacy. The Law on Ethics of Biomedical research of the Republic of Lituania does not mention the role of the HD in the administration of biomedical research. Article 3 of this law specifies that non-clinical and clinical research should be performed in accordance with the Guidelines for good clinical practice, approved by the Ministry of Health. Instead of a generally used term "Placebo"(imitation of treatment) this law uses an expression "non-administration of the usual treatment" (Art. 6(4)). The law should be amended as these two terms are not equivalent and could lead to numerous misinterpretations. The Lithuanian legislation does not regulate how the medical care and medical research should be coordinated. lt also fails to identify the rights of the patients after termination of the medical research and does not regulate disclosure of information on the results of medical research which does not comply with the Guidelines for good clinical practice. The informed consent form, when the patient takes part in the investigation which is performed by his physician needs to be more accurately regulated.
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text: It had all started when a patrol officer named Charlie Baileygates was married. Unfortunately, his wife left him for the short Black guy who was their limousine driver. Charlie is single again and taking care of three children. A series of misfortunes for Charlie developed an inner anger within him, then it came out in a form of another personality known as Hank Evans. While Charlie is nice, kind, and usually calm, Hank is the polar opposite of Charlie, being outrageous, mean, and short-tempered. Luckily, Charlie told his doctor about this other personality, who prescribed him with medication to suppress Hank. One day, Charlie was assigned to personally escort a woman named Irene Waters to a prison in upstate New York. Then, a series of unfortunate events happen as both Charlie and Irene run into a group of corrupt cops and Irene's abusive ex-boyfriend. In the middle of it all, Charlie loses his medication and now fears that Hank will present himself and make the situation worse. While running, Charlie and Irene fall for each other (and so does Hank). Now, Both Charlie and Irene must stop the dirty cops, Irene's ex-boyfriend, and stay one step ahead of Hank.


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Sea freight connects South Korea to China's main ports for cost-efficient overland shipping to Europe New DHL Flexigateway service optimizes DHL's rail routes to guarantee precise transit times for Korean shippers
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Media OutReach - 29 June 2017 - DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services, has connected South Korea to its comprehensive Asia-Europe multimodal network, giving Korean businesses more flexible and efficient access to the country's third-largest export market.[1]
As part of the extension, new ferry services link ports in Incheon and Busan to a range of major Chinese ports including Shanghai, Taicang and Lianyungang. South Korean shipments will then travel via truck to major inland hubs in cities including Chengdu, Hefei, Suzhou and Xi'an for subsequent transport to Europe on DHL's rail services. Korean businesses will also gain access to DHL's Flexigateway service, which selects the optimal rail route for shipments based on available capacity and route speed at any given time -- giving them clearly-defined transit times at the most efficient operating cost.
"With South Korean exports to Europe this year growing at their fastest pace since 2011,[2] the country's major industries have greater need for flexible, scalable freight services than ever before," said Charles Kaufman, CEO, North Asia; Managing Director, Japan; and Head, Value Added Services, Asia Pacific, DHL Global Forwarding. "While its level of global connectedness has remained relatively stable over the past few years,[3] South Korea must continue to invest in deeper trade ties -- and the infrastructure that sustains them -- to key partners like the European Union and China if it wants to maintain its record of economic growth and development."
"Our new offerings like Flexigateway, combined with the range of value-added services already built into our multimodal network, seek to streamline and stabilize the logistics process for Korean businesses of all sizes."
DHL's Asia-Europe multimodal services include specialized solutions for some of South Korea's largest industries,[4] includingCar racking and expert handling for automotive exporters; Garment-on-hanger services for the fashion industry; Temperature-controlled containers for technology manufacturers; and Licenses, labelling, and dedicated warehousing for wine and spirits producers.
The multimodal network is also supported by features including end-to-end customs handling, GPS tracking of containers and a range of cargo insurance options, minimizing the risks of delays and disruption for both full- and less-than-container load shipments on any route.
"South Korea's economy continues to rely heavily on value-added exports to grow, and reinforcing its existing trade partnerships will help it continue to weather global uncertainty," said Seokpyo Song, Managing Director, DHL Global Forwarding Korea. "This new connection to our Asia-Europe multimodal network will not only improve the fundamentals of freight flexibility, cost and reliability for Korean businesses -- it also directly addresses the unique needs of our country's most crucial and well-regarded industries, giving them the confidence to pursue greater expansion overseas."
DHL continues to expand its Asia-Europe multimodal network to meet rapidly-growing demand from businesses in both regions, with the company launching its latest route -- from Shenzhen to Minsk -- in May 2017.
DHL -- The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 350,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".
DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 57 billion euros in 2016.
[1] http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/south-korea/
[2] http://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-economy-trade-details-idUSKBN17X0XF
[3] http://www.dhl.com/en/about_us/logistics_insights/studies_research/global_connectedness_index/global_connectedness_index.html#.VFff5MkpXuM
[4] http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/South_Korea-EU_-_trade_in_goods#EU_trade_in_goods_with_South_Korea


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Went to the junkyard Saturday morning to pull the engine bay harness I need to do my swap. I show up there thinking this is going to be an easy disconnect and go like the van was, man was I wrong. The plug for the harness is buried behind the dash, requiring you to remove the dash to get it out. After about 3hrs at the yard Saturday morning, I had the new harness and was on my way.
Went home and went to work:
Got her all torn apart before calling it a day Saturday. Slept in yesterday and went back to work on it. I got the whole driver's side of the harness swapped in and got it routed back inside so I could put the interior back together:
Also picked up some woodgrain trim pieces and brought some engine color inside the car while I was at it.
Now I have the inside portion complete, so the rest of my work will be under the hood. It will probably move quickly now as she's not drive-able until the swap is complete now.


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Different theories have tried to explain why some human cultures began to develop hierarchic and domineering societies. The most widespread of them states that both Indo Europeans and Semites had their origins in geographical areas that turned into deserts, which might have caused them to break apart from the old ways of life and created their necessity to migrate in search of new territories. On the other hand, we have the example of the Bushmen in Africa or the Australian Aborigines who, in spite of living in extremely arid areas, have preserved their egalitarian social structures through millennia.
Another theory, which we are about to put forward, states that animal domestication and the development of extensive livestock as the only food source (in absence of agriculture) meant the rupture of the ancestral bond between humans and animals (see part 2 of Palaeolithic Indigenous Europe*). The humans of those cultures, the first time they crushed the spirit of certain animals they broke a most sacred bond, and apply these techniques of domination to the human animals.
The document 'Basic Call to Consciousness', that the Iroquois people presented at the UN in 1977, defines the conquerors that invaded their territories as Indo Europeans and explains the origin of such culture from the beginning of animal domestication. This is an extract:
"The Indo-European people who have colonized our lands have shown very little respect for the things that create and support Life. We believe that these people ceased their respect for the world a long time ago. Many thousands of years ago, all the people of the world believed in the same Way of Life, that of harmony with the universe. All lived according to the Natural Ways.
Around ten thousand years ago, peoples who spoke Indo-European languages lived in the area which today we know as the Steppes of Russia. At that time, they were a Natural World people who lived off the land. They had developed agriculture, and it is said that they had begun the practice of animal domestication. It is not known that they were the first people in the world to practice animal domestication. The hunters and gatherers who roamed the area probably acquired animals from the agricultural people, and adopted an economy, based on the herding and breeding of animals.
Herding and breeding of animals signaled a basic alteration in the relationship of humans to other life forms. It set into motion one of the true revolutions in human history. Until herding, humans depended on nature for the reproductive powers of the animal world. With the advent of herding, humans assumed the functions which had for all time been the functions of the spirits of the animals. Sometime after this happened, history records the first appearance of the social organization known as patriarchy. […] The process that has become the culture of the West is historically and linguistically a Semitic/Indo-European culture, but has been commonly termed the Judeo-Christian tradition." Confederation of Six Iroquois Nations 'Basic call to consciousness' (the Hau de no saunee address the Western World).
- In this same thread of thought, Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente declared:
"This cultural current would sweep away the prehistoric animal of his ancestral customs, turning it from wild and unreachable, to docile and domestic, and finally imposing the whip and the chain. The chain and the whip subjugated human to the same conditions of the cattle working the land.... and in this frenzy of domestication, man domesticated man himself. A deep abyss tore apart the wild from the domestic, what is free from what is owned."
- In Casilda Rodrigañez' opinion:
"The fathers of our civilization found out what to do to turn a bull into an ox and use its docile strength to pull a cart or plough the land: emasculate it when is very young. Then they invented cattle farming: having many cows, reproducing what is required. It is about domineering a particular specie to reduce its vitality without completely killing it t be able to exploit the production of these mutilated lives. This art of domination, devastation and explotation, they applied to human society, to obtain armies for the wars of conquest and slaves for forced labour."
- And Humberto Maturana asserts:
" I think and suggest that the patriarchal culture began outside Europe, in Central Asia, with the beginnings of shepherding and the concept of appropriation (of animals). This caused the fight against wolf, since this animal needs to feed on the same animals also humans depend on. Thus appears the first dynamics of enmity. Later on the enemy wasn´t the wolf anymore, but anyone else that is on the way for exerting appropriation of something. In the Matristic culture, the main emotion is love. With the need to defend livestock, emotions change. The confidence in the dynamics of the natural is lost and we begin to live fear and control."
Another consequence of the appearance of cattle farming is materialism or, at least, the linguistic evidence seems to point that way. If we go back to the Neolithic, we find the Indo European term pecu (cattle, ox , sheep) that derived in pecunia (latin for money). And if we go further back, to te Basque language (Euskara), which is considered the oldest language of Europe since it is pre-Indo European (miraculously survived the invasions), we find that to 'wealth' corresponds the word aberatza, composed of 'abere' (cattle) and 'tza' (suffix of abundance). Therefore, apparently, and opposite to what the history books tend to tell, the private property, the class/caste system,... are more likely to have derived from raising cattle culture, and not from agricultural surplus.
About the origins of the term pecunia, this is what Manuel Antonio Marcos Casquero, on his article 'Pecunia, History of a word':
"The old Latin etymologists showed complete unanimity at the time to explain the term pecunia (money),as a word closely related to pecu (cattle), pecu-oris (cattle, flock, herd), pecu-udis (single animal, sheep, ram). So states Varro when he declares that pecuniosús (wealthy) comes from pecunia magna (big money), and pecunia (money) derives from pecus (cattle), for this words originated among the shepherds."
Also Saint Isidore of Seville agrees with them. He bases his opinion on the authority of certain passage of Cicero (DE rep.6, 9, 16) to explain the meaning of pecuniosus as 'stockbreeder' or 'wealthy': "Tulio Cicero says that originally this term was applied to those with abundant pecunia (cattle).So the ancient ones called them. But, little by little, by abusive extension of its meaning, this name was applied for the abundant possession of other goods/wealth."
In fact, following Cicero´s passage: "In origin, Primitive Rome kept the order by punishing with fines involving the payment on sheep or ox- for in the olden days wealth was measured by the possession of cattle and land, hence the rich were called pecuniosi (stockbreeder) and locupletes (landlords)- instead of punishment with violence or torture."
Finally, another of the consequences that derives from the animal domestication is the domestication of women by the new patriarchal hierarchy:
"Such division, such action of one part of humanity over the other part, wouldn´t have happened without the previous test subjugating other creatures of the world. For the same method of domestication of animals was used to domesticate women, taking advantage on the moment of most need for solidarity: the gravid state and childbirth." Juan Merelo-Barberá, 'You´ll give birth with pleasure'.
"There is an astonishingly similitude between women and cow when looked upon as breeding animals. Our ancestors once learned how cow could be classified, selected and mounted by certain stud bull in order to gain certain calf production. Learned these reproduction mechanics were similar for all mammals. Hence, it is not casual the historical coincidence between the beginning of livestock and the beginning of male domination over women."Casilda Rodrigañez.


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Gastritis in pets is a stomach condition that causes vomiting and other side effects.There are two forms of gastritis: acute and chronic. Acute gastritis is a sudden onset of stomach lining inflammation, often resulting in very sudden vomiting or diarrhea. Chronic gastritis is a slow onset of stomach lining inflammation, and may last until treated. Vomiting and diarrhea may come and go.Chronic gastritis can result in long-term damage to the stomach and digestive system, while acute gastritis often ends as quickly as it begins.When your veterinarian is trying to find the cause of the gastritis, knowing whether your pet is suffering from acute or chronic gastritis may help to narrow it down.
Some of the most common causes include:
Overeating, food poisoning, eating spoiled food, or food allergies.
Some household cleaners, if ingested, can immediately induce vomiting or diarrhea.
Some outdoor-use chemicals, such as antifreeze, can cause acute gastritis, kidney failure, and even result in death.
Some commonly administered medications including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or steroids have been known to result in acute gastritis, along with bacterial or viral gastrointestinal infections.
Acute gastritis can be very painful for the animal, so seek medical help for your dog or cat if the symptoms persist.
The cause of chronic gastritis is often the ingestion of inedible objects. If something is ingested, and does not break down in the digestive system as food does, it may stay there for an extended period. This may slowly irritate the stomach lining, until it becomes inflamed. If the item does not ever break down and continues to irritate or block digestion, surgery may be necessary for removal.Although not as common, chronic gastritis can be caused by serious systemic problems, such as gastrointestinal lymphoma, kidney disease, and liver disease. These disorders weaken the immune system and disrupt the natural processes involved in healthy digestion, and may slowly inflame the stomach lining. Cats exposed to Helicobacter bacteria can develop chronic gastritis. Antibiotics are very effective at fighting this bacteria.Like acute gastritis, chronic gastritis may also be caused by an allergy to something in your pet's food, such as dairy, or a smaller ingredient like the type of color dye.
The best and most effective way to prevent gastritis is to help your dog or cat avoid ingesting problematic items. If your pet is prone to eating garbage, make sure the garbage is out of their reach.
If your pet is allowed to roam in areas where they can find and swallow items not intended for digestion, clear the area of debris, or block them from access. Dogs and cats may not be able to associate eating certain things with the pain of gastritis, so the behavior may continue until it is a serious problem. Due to the number of various causes of gastritis, it can be impossible to prevent it entirely, but keeping your pet's spaces free of small, easily swallowed items, can certainly help.
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I mentioned me my last post considering hound number 2! Well we phoned Hall Green RGT and let them know we were interested in Noddy and then I swapped a shift at work so we could go and see him and most importantly do the important Nikki-Noddy introduction!
It was just me, the boys and the dog as Mr P was working. We arrived at about 10.30am and were all really excited to see Noddy, it was also exciting to be back at Hall Green RGT as its a lovely place and it has happy memories from getting Nikki :D. When Noddy came out I had to laugh as next to Nikki he is so stocky, a really muscular boy! He seemed pleased to see us and eager to go for a walk so we set off around the field.
Firstly two dogs takes a bit of co-ordination, which for the first five minutes I seemed to be totally missing, I managed to get myself the dogs and the boys wrapped up on a few occasions! However, once we had all got over our initial excitement we got the hang of it and had a lovely walk.
Noddy was very excited at having his photo take and wanted me to get a close up!
Nikki and Noddy walked very well together and seemed glued to each other all the way, every time we stopped Nikki leaned against Noddy and they were sniffing around together in the undergrowth, I can imagine they will get into lots of mischief together!
After a few laps of the field I phoned Mr P who was finishing work and on his way to see us 😀 we went back to the office and asked if we could let Nikki and Noddy in one of the fenced off paddocks together, so I could see them off the lead together to check they were friendly! Noddy at this stage became a bit pre-occupied as it was 11.50am and they get fed at 1pm he wanted food! They seemed to be getting all of the dogs back into the kennels and Noddy must have thought he was missing out. They were fine together though off the lead and we took Noddy's muzzle off (Nikki doesn't really wear hers much now) and they seemed to act as if they were used to each other and just played with a toy together and showed no sign of any problems with each other. I mentioned before they had the same owner/trainer and wonder if they were ever kenneled together? I have no idea how it works being a racing dog and do not know if they would mix together?
Anyway I was eager for Mr P to see him, but the kennel staff were putting all the dogs back for lunch, it was only midday though so we were able to keep him out a little bit longer as long as he was settled back in his kennel before 1pm 😀
We went for another walk and they were lovely together, although Mr P did have a concern as he felt Noddy pulled a lot, he didn't pull at all for me though? On his website 'cv' he is described a gentle on a lead so Mr P was a bit concerned (he is being much more sensible than me haha!). I just put it down to him being hungry, Nikki pulls when she wants to get home – in fact if its cold I usually find I have to drag her a bit for the first half of the walk and then when she knows we are on our way home she pulls me!!
I think they look lovely together :
We have reserved him although I must say we have come away with mixed feelings and will be going back a couple more times before our planned collection date of 27th October (we have Dylan dog again and feel it would be unfair to bring Noddy back home while he is here as it may confuse him!). I think the difference was when we picked Nikki it was an open day, they were open all the day and not rushing to get the back in kennels for food and they were really promoting the dogs on that day. I think we are the kind of people who need to be reassured and no one really said much to us about Noddy. With Nikki they were all saying how fantastic she was and she would be perfect for us and they were so pleased she had found a home, she was a lovely dog and she seemed to interact well with the boys etc. I think this left part of us were thinking, is he really a nice dog? is there something they are not saying? Should we be having another one so soon, do they think its wrong but don't want to say? I don't know how to explain it really, it was just a very different experience to when we had Nikki. I'm sure Noddy is lovely and he got on with Nikki which would be our number one concern. We did fall in love with him so I think we just need to stop over analysing the situation and use the next few weeks to get preparing for him coming home!:D


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"A friend in need is a friend indeed." It's a nice axiom, but one that often can get thrown to the wayside in the heat of the most intense gaming sessions when we play with our friends.
Co-operative and versus modes in a game can provide many a joyous occasion, and oftentimes enhances the experience. It only takes one troll attempt or cheap shot, however, to sully the entertainment.
Allow us to reflect on a couple of games that have made us (or our friends) rage against each other due to our competitive (or cooperative) nature. Those looking to make friends via playing games may want to be wary of any of the following titles.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York Giants running back David Wilson's NFL career is over after two seasons because of a neck injury.
The 23-year-old Wilson was told by doctors Monday that he risked more serious problems if he kept playing.
"David recited for me the things that have been heard all week because of the Hall of Fame and because of Michael Strahan's induction," Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said on a conference call. "Once a Giant, always a Giant. He heard it earlier in the week and it is true. He's a Giant. He'll always be a Giant. He is welcome here always and I think and hope and asked him to keep me informed once he got settled and visits with his mother and father about what direction he wants to go in, to keep me informed."
Wilson underwent fusion surgery to repair vertebrae and a herniated disk in his neck in January. Then at practice last Tuesday, he caught a pass and ran with his head down into the back of an offensive lineman, a hit that caused numbness in his hands and lower extremities.
He missed the final 11 games last season after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal cord.
"I don't want anybody to feel sorry for me, or pity me," he said in a statement released by the team. "I lived my dream. A lot of people only get to dream their dream. I lived that dream. Now I have a chance to dream another dream and live that, too."
Wilson was drafted in the first round, 32nd overall, out of Virginia Tech in 2012. As a rookie, he rushed for 358 yards and scored four touchdowns while making his mark as a kick returner. Wilson led the NFL with 1,533 kickoff return yards, a team record.
But he got off to a slow start last season before the injury.
Wilson's condition is not expected to require additional surgery or therapy.
Wilson met Monday morning with Dr. Russell Warren, the team's physician, and Dr. Frank Cammisa, the chief of spine service at New York's Hospital for Special Surgery. Cammisa performed the spinal fusion surgery on Wilson.
They told him he needed to stop playing football.
Wilson then returned to the Giants' training facility and met with team President John Mara, general manager Jerry Reese and Coughlin, who was prepared for the worst before getting the official medical reports about Wilson.
"We had pretty much braced ourselves for not good news, although trying to be optimistic and not trying to go ahead and make some kind of a statement prior to getting that information," Coughlin said. "We were certainly excited thinking that everything was going to be OK with David. But in the back of your mind: How are you going to be affected as a team? It would be irresponsible not to give some thought to that."
Wilson is eligible to receive $1.65 million of his remaining salary under the collective bargaining agreement, according to Bloomberg News.
Wilson had only 146 yards on 44 carries and one touchdown in five games last season before the injury. He struggled with holding onto the ball, losing three fumbles.
Against New Orleans his rookie season, Wilson set a team record for all-purpose yards with 327. He had 227 yards on kickoff returns and added 100 rushing.
The Giants will now move on without Wilson. In the preseason opener against Buffalo on Sunday, rookie Andre Williams led a power running game. He had 48 yards on seven carries and a TD. Veteran Peyton Hillis added 36 yards on seven attempts, and newcomer Rashad Jennings gained 23 yards on seven carries and caught three passes for 20 yards.
"I'm encouraged, period," Coughlin said. "I thought eventually we got to where we ran the ball pretty well. That might not have been their (starters) in there, but still we did have some consistency with runs there."
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Say It Ain't So
There has been some written material in the martial arts literature with regards to the "Gojushiho" katas known in Okinawan, Japanese karate, Korean martial arts.
Um…not that kind.
Upon first glance, you think "yeah sure Gonzo, one is a short version and the other is a long version- [Dai and Sho]." Variations of these Gojushiho Sho and Dai kata are also known as "Ueseshi," "Sushiho" "Hotaku" and "O Sip Sa Bo" among other variant form names. You can see some variations on You Tube here.
Oh no! No more weird stuff with kata– let me be ignorant in peace!
In addition, you can read in the martial arts literature and on informational sources that this kata means the "number 54" written like this: 五十四歩
All of this information is correct. Unless you are talking about the kata forms by the same name in Okinawa Kenpo. In fact, the discussion about tournament karate with JKA (Japan Karate Association) referees does not apply to this conversation or topic. The kata known as Gojushiho Ichi (aka Gojushiho Koryu) and Gojushiho Ni (Gojushiho Chu) have a completely different connotation in Okinawa Kenpo. This is the story of a kata by any other name…
The entire pretext of Gojushiho forms have a unique contribution found ONLY to the "old school" Okinawa Kenpo practitioners. Now, before you get confused any further, ask your self this question. Do you feel lucky? Do you feel brave enough to read on?
See? All I wanted them was to do Gojushiho Koryu!
There is another kata we call Gojushiho. And it looks NOTHING like the common variation we see and know in all of the Japanese, Okinawan and Korean art forms.
In Okinawa Kenpo, we have "two" Gojushiho kata like all systems do- however- it is not an issue of semantics or classifications of which came first or more importantly their relation to each other. Nick Flores, 10th Dan in Okinawa Kenpo relayed to me a clear message when we were discussing the origins of kata in Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo:
"Back in the old days of Okinawa Kenpo we were training for us Marines.. we did not care about the origin of the kata name. We only cared if we were doing the form in order to develop our self defense tactics. This was during the Vietnam war, this was not for a tournament or trophy. It was for survival."
Just another day at the dojo.
What has been termed commonly as "Gojushiho Ichi" (Gojushiho #1) and "Gojushiho Ni" (Gojushiho #2) are not the Sho and Dai versions of other systems. The "Ichi" and "Ni" (meaning #1 and #2) are not variant forms of each other- like you would see with the common use of Gojushiho Sho and Dai.
Let's put it this way for folks who are not familiar with the Gojushiho katas that we do in Okinawa Kenpo: It's like saying -Gojushiho #1 and #2 is like saying that Naihanchi #1 and Seisan are the "same "forms. These two forms have as much as in common like fish have in common with bicycles.
I know there is a saying about fish and bicycles..
To clarify things: The Gojushiho kata I refer to will be referred to there more traditional names- Gojushiho Koryu (this being listed Gojushiho #1) and Gojushiho Chu (this being listed Gojushiho #2). More importantly, I am referring to the empty hand kata syllabus handed down from Shigeru Nakamura and the Nakamura family. This is quite an intriguing task I had taken on to figure out the "mystery" and origin of the other Gojushiho kata that we do in Okinawa Kenpo.
If you are a martial arts nerd like myself- and like to read about history, martial arts, military or otherwise- I want to broaden your horizons a little more.
A Sai designed by Taketo Nakamura, Grandmaster of Okinawa Kenpo.
In the system of Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo- transmitted by Shigeru Nakamura (1894-1969), there are the "12 empty hand forms" embedded in the Okinawa Kenpo Renmei's curriculum. We know these exist in all variations of Okinawa Kenpo. The empty hand katas taught to direct and indirect students of Seikichi Odo, (1926-2002) also included a number of other kata. These kata were thought to be "outside" the teachings of Shigeru Nakamura. The forms that were considered "outside" were certainly outside a curriculum at one point in Okinawa Kenpo's history, but they are certainly not outside the parameters of Nakamura's family system of Ryukyu Ti.
Seikichi Odo, my teacher.
There are many reasons that I will not get into here at this time that those 12 forms were selected as the syllabus for Okinawa Kenpo's curriculum of 12 non weapons hand forms. The Gojushiho #1 (now on referred to as Gojushiho Koryu) that we practice is NOT a teaching outside of Nakamura's transmission.
In fact what we know as Gojushiho Koryu is a "Nakamura family form."
But before we go into this discussion, I want to share my obsession with this kata with you. Gojushiho Koryu has been on mind for a long time. (To be precise, I think since 1977.)
What were you doing in 1977?
I have traveled to the Shaolin temple to demonstrate this kata in front of the martial art historians (who were chief instructors of San Sho boxing, White Crane Boxing, Hun Gar and Chin Na curriculum at the Shaolin temple in China), to ask them where are the roots in this form. I have asked Northern and Southern Chinese martial arts practitioners while visiting China on my medical rotations. These teachers were from cities in China that included martial arts experts in Shanghai, Shandong, Guangzhou, Anhui, Shan Xi and other provinces of China. I have been "all over" Okinawa to demo this kata to over a dozen Okinawan senior sensei. Sadly most of them have passed away in the last 10-15 years. These sensei were attempting to help me figure out what "style" this kata originates.
This is the late Shimpo Matayoshi, a member of the Okinawa Kenpo Renmei.
Most of the time after finishing the form, in true Okinawan fashion a heated discussion would ensue that had nothing to do with the kata form and everything to do with what ever happened to the roots of Okinawan karate and it's culture.While these discussion over tea, sake' or some interesting other alcoholic beverage were great, it was always the answer was always same. "You should ask someone like .." Which usually would flow into a conversation if this elderly individual who they referenced was still alive and when was the last time they visited them.
Taketo Nakamura, Grandmaster of Okinawa Kenpo finally helped me understand the "Mystery of the Gojushiho," both providing me insight to a deeper understanding of Okinawa Kenpo as a lineage system but also Okinawan Karate and how much has been lost.
GoJuShiHo Koryu
This is an example of the Gojushiho kata. I like the video because it also has a fantastic background to do kata in. Wonderful imagery. You can see the video by clicking here.
The Traditional Flag of Okinawa
Notice this is RADICALLY DIFFERENT than the other karate kata form(s) known as "Gojushiho." Taketo Nakamura says that every town or village at one time had three or four different Gojushiho "types" of kata. He continues by saying this is what they called these unique Gojushiho forms. According to Taketo Nakamura, the meaning can be said to be that Goju (剛柔) means "hard and soft" and ShiHo (四方) means "four directions, or "all directions." This means that the "hard" techniques were "strikes" and soft techniques were "grabs." The illustration of the four directions were multiple attacks from a 360 perimeter around the person.
The GoJuShiHo concept is about attacks from any direction, under a multiple opponent environment. Many forms that have been named as such have been lost to antiquity more so in this case war torn Okinawa. Nakamura sensei stated that he knew of seven or eight types of Gojushiho when he was growing up in the north, (Nago, Okinawa.) We are lucky to have a surviving Gojushiho Koryu form in Okinawa Kenpo. Our goal is to continue to spread this tradition to bring karate to it's rightful place as an art of life protection.


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- Nature of foot use: Athletes, dancers, and soldiers are at the enhanced risk of having plantar fasciitis due to their frequent foot use. Standing on a hard surface for long durations also add to the risk. Teachers, factory workers, and runners also face the threat as they have to stand for long hours or engage in activities highly likely to stress plantar fascia.
- Exercises: Workouts causing stress or strain to the heel or the connective tissue also promote onset of plantar fasciitis.
- Foot mechanics and shoes: Walking style or shoes without adequate cushion or arch support cause stress and strain that can hurt plantar fascia.
- Obesity: Excessive weight gain increases the risk of pressure and stress that may injure plantar fascia.
How is plantar fasciitis diagnosed?
The diagnosis process includes physical examination and x-ray, if required. An assessment of symptoms is critical to know the painful condition. Doctors also analyze the condition in the light of age, occupation, physical health, risk of plantar fasciitis, and possible foot injuries. Patients may be asked about tenderness, stiffness, pain, and movement problems impacting the heel, sole, and the foot. X-ray is an option to identify if there are spurs in the heel bone or damage to the plantar fasciitis and surrounding areas.
What are the treatment methods available for plantar fasciitis?
- Rest and Self-Care: Allow your foot sole and heel ample rest from any strenuous activity causing strain to planter fascia. A healthy weight, life-style changes, and avoiding high-impact sports help reduce stress on it saving from further sprain or inflammation. Apply ice or heat pads and do stretching regularly for a few days.Refrain from walking on hard surfaces barefooted. Avoid high-heel shoes while considering shoes with adequate cushioning and arch support.
- Medications: You can use NSAIDS, ibuprofen, or other pain relievers prescribed by your doctor. These medications help alleviate inflammation and pain.
- Occupational Therapies: Physiotherapy, including planter fascia stretching workouts, calf-muscle exercises; acupressure also helps relieve the foot arch from stress and tension; regular foot massage also relieves pain and comforts the arch.
- Surgery Treatment: The procedure includes separating the plantar fascia from the heel so that there is no painful inflammation when it is stressed. If x-ray indicates heel bone spurs as the cause of planter fasciitis, surgery is done to remove spurs from the bone. However, surgery is only for those cases where all other treatment options are unable to reduce acute pain.
- Assistive Devices:
- Night splints to prevent morning plantar fascia pain
- Heel cups for cushioned support to heels
- Orthotics for enhanced support for arch and sole of the foot
- Wraps to take pressure off from the heel or arch
- Corticosteroid Injections: These steroid injections provide semi-permanent relief by reducing pain and inflammation.
- Prolotherapy: Injections containing stem cells or platelet rich plasma harvested from patient's bone marrow activates the natural healing process in the plantar fascia. It creates new cells that replace the damaged cells in the structure restoring it to its original strength.
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy: Mild sound waves directly administered to the organ revives its self-healing ability when planter fasciitis does not respond to conventional therapies. A 2013 report cited findings of seven research studies to highlight the efficacy of the therapy to treat planter fasciitis pain.
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Sony's PlayStation blog posted a behind-the-scenes video on Friday for Square Enix's Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII PlayStation 3 game. Lightning's English voice actress Ali Hillis narrates the video, which features English-subtitled interviews with some of the game's staff, including producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Motomu Toriyama.
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII will ship in Japan on November 21. The game will arrive in the United States on February 11, 2014, and then in Europe on February 14, 2014. Players who pre-order the game in North America and Europe will be able to unlock Cloud's uniform, bangle, and buster sword as equipment for Lightning.
The game will represent the final chapter in Lightning's story. The game centers around a 13-day countdown until the end of the world, and players must save humanity within 13 days and 13 nights.
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Chobe National Park is in northern Botswana near the vast, inland Okavango Delta. It's known for its large herds of elephants and Cape buffalo, which converge along the Chobe Riverfront in the dry months.
Lions, antelopes and hippos inhabit the woods and lagoons around Linyanti Marsh. The floodable grasslands of the Savuti Marsh attract numerous bird species, plus migrating zebras.
Area: 11,700 km²
Established: 1967
Did you know: Chobe is probably best known for its impressive Elephant herds.
The Chobe National Park is located in the Northern part of Botswana and lies along the Chobe River, which borders Botswana and Namibia. The Park is the second largest in Botswana and is known for its superb game viewing all year round, as it has one of the largest populations of game on the African continent.
Chobe is probably best known for its impressive Elephant herds. The Chobe River supports the largest concentration of Elephant found anywhere in Africa and it is not uncommon to encounter herds in excess of a hundred animals.
Chobe National Park encompasses four distinct ecosystems:
Habitats found in the Park range from floodplains, mopane woodland, baobab trees and acacia woodlands, to verdant flood grasslands and thickets bordering the Chobe River.
The most remarkable feature of the Chobe National Park is its huge concentration of Elephants. This Park supports the largest surviving Elephant populations in the world, currently estimated to exceed 120,000. This population is dispersed throughout much of northern Botswana, as well as parts of north-western Zimbabwe.
The Chobe Elephants are migratory, making seasonal movements of up to 200 kilometres in a circuit from the Chobe and Linyanti rivers, where they concentrate in the dry season, to the pans in the south-eastern region of the park, where they gather during the rainy season.
Chobe National Park is home to huge herds of Elephant, Buffalo, and Zebra. There are high densities of predators such as Lion, Leopard, Spotted Hyena and Cheetah.
The park also hosts more unusual antelope species such as Roan and Sable, Puku, Tsessebe, Eland, Red Lechwe, Waterbuck, and the rare Chobe Bushbuck. The better-known species such as Giraffe, Kudu, Warthog, Wildebeest and Impala also abound in the park.
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Although we use these terms interchangeably in popular culture, there is, in fact, a world of difference between a leader and a boss. Among other things, leaders empower, encourage, and inspire, rather than ruling through fear and stress. Here are five differences between the two–and some actionable mindsets for bosses to become leaders.
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The diver entered the cage and lowered into the choppy ocean. He adjusted the camera on its mount, checked his air flow, and then let the boat above know that he was set and ready to film.
Then a 20 foot Great White Shark swam at the cage, gripped it with its powerful jaws, and put two tons of weight behind the force of its attack.
It was heart stopping and it wasn't even me in that cage. But as the battle-scarred shark relented and others swam in to inspect this visitor into their world, it occurred to me. There are some very serious leadership lessons to be learned here. Lessons from the Sharks and from those who study and protect them.
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Now that BOOM's Darkwing Duck series has come to an end, Negaverse.net sits down with writer Ian Brill to get the inside details of his involvement with the 'Terror That Flaps'.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this interview do not necessarily reflect the views of Negaverse.net.
1. To start with a fairly basic question: How did you get into writing the Darkwing Duck comic?
Ian: A basic question, but one I'm happy to answer with some peeks behind the scenes.
I was working at BOOM! Studios as an editor (overseeing titles like Farscape, 28 Days Later and, later, Planet of The Apes). BOOM! acquired the license for what is knows as "Disney Standards" a.k.a. "ducks and mice" around early 2009. I remember remarking to Paul Morrissey, who was then the editor of the Disney comics at BOOM!, "that means we can use Darkwing, right?"
I guess I brought the idea up because that was the first thing I thought of when it comes to the "ducks and mice" side of Disney. With all respect to these great characters, Mickey and Donald weren't first in my mind; it was the Disney Afternoon shows I grew up watching, Darkwing being my favorite. Knowing we had the property in our hands, I figured "why not?" I had some recent success writing for BOOM!. I had written three stories for former Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid for the series Zombie Tales (these stories are now found in the collection Zombie Tales Omnibus: Outbreak…ask for it today!). I knew I'd like to try my hand at writing this property I had really enjoyed growing up.
Paul left and the editorship of the Disney books had changed but the "Darkwing Fever" was still going. More people in the office were getting into the idea. Folks around my age (I was born in 1983) remembered the show and were into the idea of bringing back the character. Eventually enough of us were talking about the idea of doing a Darkwing book that the Powers That Be at BOOM! approved doing a series. It would be a mini-series and labeled with the BOOM! Studios logo. It wouldn't be branded as a regular part of the BOOM Kids! line, the idea being because the predicted audience would be older (again, around my age) coming back to the character after 20 or so years. This was the summer of 2009.
After a hard day's work editing comics, I'd go home and plot the Darkwing Duck mini-series. I remembered I wanted to have Darkwing come out of retirement. The idea was that there would be something in the story that reflected the feeling that "Darkwing's gone, now he's back." Why'd he retire? What would that mean for Gosalyn and Launchpad? These questions and more spun me into the story.
I looked up the e-mail in my Gmail archives. On August 24th, 2009 I delivered the beginning of the Darkwing pitch to my editor. That outlined first issue. Some differences: Quackwerks was called Quackutech and the CrimeBots were called Arrestroids. Looking back, I am SO happy I changed the names. I think the final choices are much stronger. The other big difference is found in the document I sent my editor. Check out what is highlighted in the file, from a screenshot off of my computer (Google Doc URL erased):
Yep, Fenton and Gizmoduck were meant to have a role early on, working on the CrimeBots (a.k.a. Arrestroids). I believe I got rid of that because I didn't want Fenton to be in league with the bad guys consciously.
The Gmail archive tells me two months later, October 15th; I delivered the whole shebang, that is the pitch for the entire four-issue mini-series. Here's how it starts:
Yes, "mysterious new cooperation." Hey, when you're making history you're allowed a flub or two! Also, the opening bit with Megavolt ended differently.
Here's another thing from that story that didn't appear in the original book. See highlighted section.
Yes, these Arrestroi—er—CrimeBots were going to be all singing and all dancing when hit with water. I wanted to pay tribute to the Disney films I watched growing up, in this case Little Mermaid. When we got notes back from Disney one of them was that we couldn't use songs, because then that involves the songwriters, etc. etc. Ah well. And yes, I was looking up what exactly a "cooperation" was in Google as I was taking these screenshots! 😉
Another big change, see the paragraph highlighted below:
All of the Fearsome Five knew Darkwing's secret ID. That was another note Disney had, that not all villains should know Darkwing is Drake. I think it made the story better. We got to set-up a clash between Negaduck and the other villains (especially Quackerjack) and Darkwing didn't lose so much ground to the villains.
With those changed the pitch was approved and I then started the script. Things were getting exciting now. The idea of a Darkwing book was becoming real! I turned in my script to my editor and asst. editor January 18th, 2010. Some of you may be interested in seeing the original script. Here's the first panel in script form (I erased my phone number and address found in the top of the script):
Dig that misspelling of "Launchpad" in the dialogue directions. I remember attacking this first storyline and script with a "go-for-broke" attitude. That's why the Megavolt scene ended differently then was first pitched. I knew I wanted a big double-page spread that just said "DARKWING DUCK IS BACK." Here's how that was written in the script:
James drew that brilliantly and that splash become part of the publicity that BOOM! Studios used to spread the word about the book. What that splash is to me is the result of me processing all my memories about the show and spilling them across the page. I like to think that enthusiasm came across to the audience.
Keep in mind, my published comics work at this point didn't even add up to 22 pages! I had a big challenge in front of me. My strategy was to put everything I would like to see in Darkwing comic into this book. The jokes, the action, the character moments. It was scary to take this job on, but at the same time it was so much fun to be the one to write new adventures, especially to write dialogue for Darkwing, Gosalyn and Launchpad.
Then there was the joy of seeing James' highly detailed, energetic artwork on the pages. Such a great feeling. Then Andrew Dalhouse's amazing colors, and Deron Bennett's fantastic lettering. I felt inspired all over again by this amazing team.
Then, there was the amazing news that issue #1 had done so well in pre-orders that BOOM! Studios decide to turn this into an ongoing series. I have to thank you fans for that. For you to turn out and support this book like that is amazing, and my gratitude is enormous.
It's a good thing we got green-lighted for more Darkwing issues because my ideas for the property kept coming. My visit to my Gmail archive reveals that in November 2nd, 2009 that my editor and I had a chat that saw the beginning of "F.O.W.L. Disposition" idea. I wrote, "I do, in all seriousness, want to do a Darkwing Duck story with Duckthulhu." Cthulhu stuff was all around BOOM! Studios, once I figured out the play on words I felt there was something there. There was talk of introducing Morgana there, but of course you know that happened much sooner.
As soon as we got word that the series had been "upgraded" to ongoing I went to work on plotting the second storyline, "Crisis on Infinite Darkwings." I looked up the e-mail, I sent the document on May 10th, 2010, and the story was originally known as "The Real Darkwing."
Here's my inspiration for that story. I loved Negaduck and the whole parallel dimension ideas. I also love playing with Darkwing's ego. So I figured let's have a bunch of Darkwings from many parallel dimensions invade our hero's world. It would be a challenge to him. Teaming up Negaduck and Magica…it just felt, right. It would make a great teaser to end issue #4, especially after we had those cameos from Gyro, Scrooge and the nephews. I also wanted to introduce Morgana there for various reasons. I wanted a romantic story for Darkwing. We already had this great dramatic engine with Darkwing/Drake Mallard being torn between being a superhero and being a dad. I wanted to double-down on that and play with Darkwing having a love in his life, a love that started in his superhero life and would bleed into his domestic life. Plus, we had this Darkwing vs. Negaduck fight being set-up. Why not set-up a Morgana vs. Magica fight?
These were all done before the first issue ever came out. I was glad to be knee deep in work by the time the book was on the stands, but there was still this sense of "will people dig this?" Announcing that the Darkwing property would come back got a great reaction. But would readers dig my work on the book? Well, when the series saw issue #3 get higher sales then issue #1 I felt I must be doing something right. I was certainly communicating my love of these characters to other people who shared that love. Writing is always a quest for self-improvement and my path is no different. But I knew I was off to a good start.
All right, I feel I've gone on long enough for this question. You probably didn't expect this much info! 😉 Let's get to the rest.
2. Of all the issues you wrote for the Darkwing series (including the DuckTales crossover stories) which issue or story arc are you most satisfied with? Which is your favourite?
Ian: I'm very happy with the first issue, because I think it set the tone for the series well. For myself, I wanted the book to do superhero action, comedy and character development in equal measure. I like to think that first issue hit all those targets successfully, showing it can be done.
I'm proud of my story in the Darkwing Duck Annual, "Toy With Me." I was inspired by the sentiment expressed by Tad Stones that he wanted Quackerjack to be more menacing that he ended being in the cartoon. I played with that in "The Duck Knight Returns." For a single-issue story, I felt QJ would make a great subject. I'll get more into why I feel that way in an answer below.
Sabrina Alberghetti, Lisa Moore and Deron knocked that story out of the park. They were all amazing. I'm happy and humbled, to say the least, that people responded well to that story. So yeah, it's a coin flip between those two as my favorite.
3. During the run of the series, we had a chance to see some new characters, particularly a fresh set of villains. Which characters did you play a hand in creating? Which is your favourite?
Ian: Here's how the new villains came about. Wrapping up the first year of Darkwing I had a feeling we should introduce some new villains. If the show kept going they'd introduce new villains, right? Well, why should the comic be any different? So I figured we'd start the new year of Darkwing, issue #13, with a series of one-off stories that introduced new villains, which also congealed into a plotline on its own. This was also going to start the new over-arching plot that introduced Phantom Blot and the substance that turns people into villains.
From the archives I see I e-mailed James along with editor Chris Burns in December 29th, 2010 with ideas began the development of these characters, including new characters that you never saw. This was all based upon my big idea: that we would bring back The Phantom Blot and he would have a mysterious substance that would give people superpowers. Here's what I wrote:
So I'm thinking of future Darkwing stories. The big overarching plot has Phantom Blot getting his hands on this substance, this Dark Matter, that is local to St. Canard and gives people superpowers. I have a few in mind:
One-Shot (a character like Bullseye, he'll probably in #13, which is a done-in-one issue, hence the name)
Continuity Cop (an ex-cop that paralyzes people by having them think of all their personal history at once, is infuriated by Darkwing because he doesn't have a continuity that makes sense)
Cat-Tankerous (a cat character that's sort of like Juggernaut or the Rhino)
Anne E. B. Else (not really a superhero, she has super-charisma and runs against Darkwing and Launchpad when the two run for mayor. She is meant to signify that not everyone exposed to Dark Matter ends up evil)
Are there any ideas or things you want to draw that I can turn into new characters? I want to have PB really give DW and team a challenge, to the point that there's a "Han in carbonite" moment, when all seems lost. That would be in the middle of this next year. I want to have maybe eight or so new characters, some good and some bad, that play into this mega-plot that's going to go throughout the book. Any animals, superpowers, etc. that you'd like to draw let me know.
Another idea I have is an older Golden Age hero, The Golden Goose, that explains the Dark Matter. He explains how it used to give St. Canard citizens superpowers and made the town the place for superheroes, sort of explaining why St. Canard has a reputation for superheroes while the rest of the Disneyverse doesn't. The Golden Goose's look should be influenced by Golden Age character like Mr. Terrific, Hourman, and Starman. Stuff that would only look good when superheroes first started. He can kind of be like an Obi-Wan character.
Let me know if you have suggestions. I don't have these ideas in order (although the first four issues will probably be like this #13 – One Shot, #14 – other villain, #15 and #16 – DW and LP run against each other for mayor). Thanks man!
From there we worked on the development of these characters as I started to think of what stories would make up these next issues. I loved seeing James' design sense as he brought these characters to life.
You may wonder what happened to the characters you didn't see. Let's see, I liked the idea of Continuity Cop but I believe couldn't figure out a way to fit him into issues #13-16, what with there also be these mayoral race happening at the same time. Anne E. B. Else ended up being Constance A. Dention /Suff-Rage. The Golden Goose was going to be part of the Phantom Blot storyline if we had more time to delve into that. I'll get more into that below. Also, I hadn't come up with the idea of connecting Blot's substance to Negaduck yet, but that would come soon.
Going back further, coming up with the alternate Darkwings was a lot of fun. I knew I wanted to have one face the tragedy of losing Gosalyn. Originally I saw that as a "Darkwing as Superman" type, someone who would really make Darkwing jealous. Then I figured I could draw on both Darkwing and Gosalyn's history and make this "Darkwing as Quiverwing Quack."
Actually, here's a screenshot of a document I wrote. It's from the beginning of writing the second storyline. This wasn't e-mailed, it was just for myself, so it's just a Word doc on my hard drive:
(This is where my desktop is from. All hail Dam Harmon and COMMUNITY)
Bowling Ball Darkwing I really enjoyed writing. He was just a silly idea. That six-panel page where he crashes through the guy's office was a joke I thought of. I expanded it from there. He might be my favorite new character.
I was also happy to pay tribute to a favorite show of mine, The Avengers, with Femme Appeal (inspired by Emma Peel). I dig that super-spy stuff, so writing her and all the F.O.W.L. and S.H.U.S.H. business was a lot of fun.
4. On the BOOM! Forums, both you and editor Chris Burns hinted heavily at a future story involving the Negaverse. Are you willing to share some of the details of what this story was about?
Ian: Just to set up a timeline, because this touches on a few answers I have here, when it came to the second year of Darkwing I was planning for the crossover but then also what would happen after the crossover. All the stuff with Phantom Blot, Negaduck and Morgana I wanted to happen after the crossover. When I get word both books were ending with the crossover, I folded those ideas into the crossover itself.
I don't want to give too much away, because who knows, some of this stuff might get revisited, but in re-introducing Negaduck we were planning on doing an issue that was all him, some of which would have taken place in the Negaverse.
5. Another sub-plot fans are curious about: At the end of F.O.W.L Disposition, J. Gander Hooter discusses "an even greater threat on the horizon". Was that in reference to the crossover or something else planned?
Ian: If I had the issues to delve into the Blot story by itself it was going to feature more villains and more of the Darkwing universe. This includes and idea that involved S.H.U.S.H. but also featured Bushroot heavily. I feared poor old Bushroot wasn't getting his due and wanted to change that. In the end, he never really got the spotlight. Oh well, maybe someday!
6. I'm particularly interested in your characterization of Negaduck, since you gave him more depth compared to his depiction in the cartoon. You hinted at him experiencing fear and loneliness. Can you give us more insight into your interpretation of Negs? Did you give him a background story? What was it that he "lost" and "will never see again" that he mentions in Issue 8? Did you ever come up with a concept for a NegaMorgana?
Ian: I'm interested in villains and their motivations. Here are characters that value themselves against all others and go to these absurd lengths based on such shortsighted feelings. There's something really dramatic about that, I love to delve into it. Negaduck especially. He's always got a scheme. He's got a clear-defined goal, namely to get rid of Darkwing once and for all. He always has agency, and that makes for a fun character to write. I don't really have that much of a back-story beyond what the show gave us. If we did that all-Negaduck issue, a story told completely from his point of view, I suppose I would have built on the back-story somewhat.
As for what he lost, well, I don't want to go too deep into it. After all, maybe this story shall be told. But I will say this: I believe for characters to win big victories they must pay a cost. Scoring all the alternate Darkwings in the first place was a huge victory for Negaduck so I came up with something he would have to lose to get to that place. As for what it is…maybe we'll see one day.
RE: NegaMorgana: I never had the opportunity to fully develop the all-Negaduck issue. If I did I certainly would have delved into his personal life. I find the NegaGosalyn and NegaLaunchpad we saw in the show fascianting. I think there is a lot of there to "uncover" regarding a "mirror universe" (I should know, I am a big Star Trek fan!). No set plans for what other characters I would have included but I certainly would have followed that thread further along and explored what romance/companionship means to a character like Negaduck and his world.
7. Similarly, the Annual story "Toy With Me" introduced a deeper side to Quackerjack, and even a love interest. What inspired you to take a more serious path with this character? Were you worried about how fans would react to Claire?
Ian: I wanted to explore what makes a person a villain, what drives them, in a more grounded way than Negaduck ("grounded" for this world that is). I wanted to show how why someone would choose villainy, even when presented with a genuine chance to change (which Claire personified) That kind of psychology fascinates me, and I wanted to see if it could be the engine of a story.
I wasn't worried about reaction to Claire. I consider the audience in terms of making sure I write a clear and interesting story. But that's all I can do. I can't second-guess the audience when it comes to "who will love what" and such. That way lays madness.
8. Let's pretend for a moment that the series wasn't cancelled and you had time to do more stories. What would be different? Would Morgana, Quackerjack, and Negaduck have returned in the manner you set out in the crossover, or did you originally have other plans for them?
Ian: Morgana and Negaduck certainly would have returned the same way. That was something I thought of pretty early on in the beginning of creating the second year of the series, this choice that Darkwing would make. If there's anything that "sums up" my take on Darkwing, it's that choice had to make in issue #18. I think at the very core of Darkwing is a guy who chose to have an exciting life. He chose to be extraordinary. What that means is you have these extraordinary high points in your life, but the lows are also lower than normal. Choosing to bring back Morgana and Negaduck was me making a big moment of that part of Darkwing's character.
Quackerjack I don't know. I was thinking of something different for him and the other Fearsome Four that tied into the Bushroot/S.H.U.S.H. storyline I mentioned above. Keep in mind, these story ideas are all scribbling in a notebook; I didn't have the opportunity to develop them in full.
I'm pretty pleased with how we wrapped everything up; especially in regards to getting Morgana and Darkwing back together. I do have story ideas beyond the Blot stuff but again…who knows 😉
9. Now that you're finished the Darkwing series, what do you plan to do next? Are there any new projects in the works?
Ian: Things are brewing at a few different companies. A little different than Darkwing, these would be in the "teens and older" category. Plus some creator-owned stuff. There's a one shot coming out in early 2012 I'm really excited about. In 2012 you'll see a lot more of my stuff (for better or worse!).
10. And now the moment of truth! …Who wins for having the coolest set of gadgets? Darkwing or Batman?
Ian: I will say I think the ThunderQuack is cooler than the Batwing. Batmobile vs. Ratcatcher? I'd say they're even. From there? Well, I can say there's just something COOL about a gas gun, right?
11. Before we wrap up the interview, is there anything extra you'd like to add? (Advice, Final parting words, etc).
Ian: Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to all the fans for buying the book. Just as many "thanks yous" to those that shared such your appreciation of the book with me on-line. It means so much to me. To say that was "encouraging" barely covers it. Gratitude is endless. Be well.
Also, I'd like to do something cool for you guys. I'm attaching my script for Darkwing Duck #1 (I've removed my contact info up top). It's a bonus for fans who've read the series to dig into it, to see how things went from script to page, see what's different and see what a comic book script in full look like. And yes, I fixed Launchpad's name in the dialogue directions for Panel One 😉
Click here to download the script for Darkwing Duck #1
That wraps up our interview with Ian Brill. Thank you for taking the time to share some details with the fans!


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