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Happy 10th Birthday to Grace! This birthday was a little different than our past birthdays. First, we had two parties on two different days - one for friends and one for family. Second, the friend party was held mostly "off site," not at our house. And third, both parties were VERY scaled back - VERY. No one believed me that I could do it. I love a challenge.
Grace wanted to have a "fashion shoot" for her girlfriends. We needed a big space for it and our house just would not work. My good friend Kimberly allowed us to use part of a space at a local store she owns (Green Baybeez - check it out!) It worked out perfectly.
The day could not have been more perfect. Every tween girl deserves to feel like a super model - regardless of body type. Our photographer - Andrea Westein did just that. She was amazing and made the girls feel beautiful and special. What a valuable lesson to teach these girls. I am so glad Grace chose this theme!
This was not my typical birthday extravaganza. I reused a lot of previously purchased decorations and items I had for prior parties. No fancy sweets tables. No over the top table backdrops. What it taught me was that even on a small scale, birthdays can be special and memorable. The girls who attended Grace's friend party have been to most of her previous parties. They all said this was the most fun one yet. Great lesson - high end designed sweets tables, perfectly symmetrical favor tables and high end decorations do not make a party memorable. Laughter, friendship and family does!
Small Treat Table for the Super Models
Super Models!
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I even had a chance to get a pic with my sweet little lady.
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The public has an opportunity Thursday to share its thoughts on the possible sale of dozens of parcels of state-owned conservation lands, including 10 sites on the Cayo Costa and North Captiva islands.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public meeting on the State Conservation Land Assessment from 6-8 p.m. in Suite 364 at the Joseph P. D'Alessandro Building in Fort Myers. It will consist of a presentation, question-and-answer period and public comment.
Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature allocated $20 million for Florida Forever, the state's conservation and recreation lands acquisition program. It approved spending up to an additional $50 million, funded by the sale of state-owned lands no longer needed for conservation purposes.
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A photo taken last Thursday of a bald eagle in the nest on one of the parcels proposed for sale. A pair resides in the nest, according to Margi Nanney, who has owned a cabin on Cayo Costa since the late 1970s.
In turn, the DEP organized the land assessment. Nearly 170 parcels, totaling 5,200 acres, were scored based on conservation value. A list of lower value sites is now being examined for potential sales.
As of Tuesday, 81 parcels - 3,400 acres - remained on the chopping block.
The meeting in Fort Myers is one of four planned throughout Florida.
"The purpose is to bring this information across the state," DEP spokesman Patrick Gillespie said.
"We also want to get public comment, that's very important to us," he added.
Among the sites still on the list are eight parcels on the south end of Cayo Costa and two on the south end of North Captiva Island. The list previously had nearly two dozen sites between the two islands.
"There were a couple of parcels that were submerged land, so we cut them for that reason," Gillespie said, adding that other ones featured the type of habitats required by some "imperiled species."
Margi Nanney, who has owned a cabin on Cayo Costa since the late 1970s and is president of the Friends of Cayo Costa, contends that the remaining parcels should be removed from the list.
"They're on very fragile barrier island ecosystems," she said, speaking as a land owner and resident. "They protect Pine Island Sound and, certainly, Pine Island and the mainland."
With more than 30 years of experience and hundred of hours logged in helping to take care of the island, Nanney explained that there are endangered plants on the last parcels, even a bald eagle nest.
"Any more human impact to any of those systems can be devastating," she said.
There are about a dozen private homes on Cayo Costa, and neither island has services.
"This is one of the largest undisturbed barrier islands in the U.S.," Nanney said.
Any incident, like a storm or a fire, can be difficult to respond to.
"You want to minimize those impacts any time you can," she said. "This is one of the reasons Lee County designated it in their comprehensive plan as conservation land."
"The overwhelming consensus from everyone has been to limit development on the barrier island," Nanney added.
On Sept. 10, the Lee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to submit a letter to the DEP opposing the plan to surplus state lands located on North Captiva and Cayo Costa islands.
The county advised that "the parcels should stay in conservation status in order to minimize future risk exposure and prevent potential impacts to the remaining adjacent state lands," like Pine Island Sound.
Nanney added that the lands were property vetted and designated for conservation the first time.
"The goal of the unit management plan for Cayo Costa and Lee County is to complete the project," she said, noting that means continuing to buy property on the islands to be protected for conservation.
"We really just worked hard to have these purchased," Nanney said of all of the state-owned parcels.
The presentation at Thursday's meeting will cover the process of the assessment, review the list of remaining parcels, go over the science involved and introduce those involved with the project.
During public input, each speaker will have three minutes to talk.
"We want everybody to have an opportunity to give their comments," Gillespie said.
Twenty-one people signed in at the first public meeting in Pensacola, and eight people spoke.
"We had some people who, obviously - there's some sites they don't want to see on the list," he said, adding that there were also questions about the process and how the DEP got to where it is now.
"I suspect we'll have a higher attendance in Fort Myers given the high interest in Cayo Costa State Park," Gillespie said.
As many as a dozen conservation organizations and agencies are expected to attend Thursday.
"They'll be a lot of people there," Nanney said. "We're in this for the long haul."
Gillespie pointed out that the money raised from any sales will help buy "more gems" in Florida.
"That's the goal," he said.
Nanney argued that the parcels on Cayo Costa and North Captiva that remain on the list are "25,000 times" more valuable than the "little bit of money" that could be gained from selling them.
"I just think that the state should have never put these parcels on the list to begin with," she said.
The final two public meetings will be held next week in Viera and Orlando.
The DEP expects to collect pubic comment from all of the meetings before making any decisions.
"We'll see if there's anything that drives us to look at a specific site," Gillespie said.
Parcels that are eventually recommended for sale will be offered to other state managing agencies, universities and local governments first, which will have an option to lease.
The properties could be available in October or November.
If there is no interest, the land is then put up for bid. Secured bids go before Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet, which must determine that the land is no longer needed for conservation and approve the sale.
The Joseph P. D'Alessandro Building is at 2295 Victoria Ave.
For more information, visit: www.dep.state.fl.us/lands/assessment/default.htm.


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Brian Hogan breaks Ivy's record in the 1,000-yard freestyle.
Yale is 20 points behind fourth place Columbia
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.- Yale ended the second day of the Ivy League Swimming and Diving Championships in fifth place. Friday's swimming was highlighted by a record-breaking first place finish by sophomore Brian Hogan. With 632 points, Yale is 156 points ahead of sixth place Dartmouth, and just 20 points behind Columbia. Harvard, Princeton and Penn currently hold the top three spots with 1,011, 929 and 723 points, respectively.
Friday's finals began with the 200-yard-medley relay. Yale's relay team of juniors Mike Lazris, Andrew Heymann and Alwin Firmansyah and freshman Aaron Greenberg finished fifth in 1:28.98. Princeton's winning time of 1:27.16 was a Blodgett Pool record.
Hogan won the 1,000-yard freestyle and set a meet record of 8:52.88. Hogan launched into the race at a blistering pace, completing the first 200 yards in 1:42.81. His fast start helped him fend off a late charge from Penn sophomore Chris Swanson, who finished the race just .14 behind Hogan. With two more seasons ahead of them, Friday's race could mark the start of a great rivalry between the two Ivy League standouts. Freshman Ben Lerude also made a major contribution by finishing fourth and scoring 26 points.
Yale would go on to have a top five finisher in the next four events. In the 400-yard IM, sophomore Kevin Stang placed third with a time of 3:50.22, an improvement on his ninth place finish at last year's championship meet. Lazris finished fourth in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 47.77, successfully filling the void left by Yale record holder Mike Dominski '13 after he graduated last year. Firmansyah was close behind in sixth place, with a time of 47.95.
In the 200-yard freestyle, junior Rob Harder secured a fourth place finish with a time of 1:36.96. He powered through the last 50 yards in 24.53. Only the winner, Harvard senior Chris Satterthwaite, went faster on the last 50. Yale sophomore Victor Zhang scored 11 points with a 16th place finish in the event.
Heymann took fifth place in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 54.68. Junior Ronald Tsui finished tenth in 55.28. Dartmouth senior Nejc Zupan won the event with a time of 53.52, breaking a Blodgett pool record that had stood for 34 years.
Yale didn't crack the top ten in the 100-yard backstroke, but a trio of Elis scored crucial points in the event. Stang and Greenberg both finished in 49.54, joining Brown junior Alexander Pascal in a three-way tie for 11th place. Lazris finished 14th. Together, the three Yale swimmers scored 43 points.
The Bulldogs finished competition on Friday with their most successful relay of the meet thus far. The team of Hogan, Harder, Lerude and Zhang took third place in the 800-yard freestyle relay, finishing in 6:34.69. Harvard won the race in 6:29.12, a pool record.
The 2014 Ivy League champion will be crowned on Saturday after seven more events, and the Bulldogs will leave it all in the pool as they fight to move up in the conference standings. The 3-meter dive was rescheduled to Saturday, and Senior Tyler Pramer will be watched anxiously by his teammates as he finishes his Yale career with what are perhaps the most important dives of his life. Hogan will probably swim the 1,650 yard freestyle, which has become his signature event.
The final event of the meet will be the 400-yard freestyle relay. With the score against Columbia so close, Yale could easily find itself in another winner-takes-all situation against the Lions, who defeated the Bulldogs in their November dual meet by winning the last relay. Yale's swimmers would certainly relish the opportunity, but they will, as usual, focus on one race at a time to achieve the best possible results.
A full meet schedule can be viewed at:
http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/championships/mswimdive/2013-14/schedule.pdf .
The Ivy League will be streaming live video of the meet at: http://www.ivyleaguedigitalnetwork.com .
Fans can also view live results here:
http://www.meetresults.com/2014/ivies/results.shtml .
- Report by Josh Mandell '16


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Thanks for trying. Let me know what u think!!! i really use it in my computer to save all my stuff, including 'Things to do', favorite websites, payment/bill dues etc etc. Works for me.
Yes i am planning to write one for Linux next, using QT ( their Graphic library ) and make open source.
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SOCORRO, N.M. March 19, 2003 -- David Ladner, a Silver City native who is now a senior majoring in environmental engineering at New Mexico Tech, recently was named the research university's "Engineering Student of the Year Runnerup."
Ladner was selected for the distinguished award by the university's engineering faculty on the basis of his exhibited academic excellence at New Mexico Tech.
Ladner is the son of Ken and Kathy Ladner of Silver City.
A member of the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, Ladner has maintained a 3.91 grade-point-average (out of a possible 4.0) while attending New Mexico Tech.
Last year, he and a team of fellow environmental engineering students at New Mexico Tech traveled to Las Cruces to compete in the 12th Annual Waste-Management Education and Research Consortium (WERC) International Environmental Design Contest, finishing first in an environmental cleanup task and garnering a $2,500 cash award for the first-place design they submitted.
In addition to his university studies, Ladner is working with the U. S. Forest Service's environmental engineering group in Albuquerque to remediate contaminated mine sites on Forest Service lands.
He also is currently employed by New Mexico Tech's Residential Life Office as a Resident Assistant -- a position he has held since the fall semester of 2000 -- and by Socorro Mental Health Foundation as a Behavioral Respite Care Provider, mentoring children with neurobiological disorders.
"Looking back, I see that it was the right decision for me to come to New Mexico Tech," Ladner says. "I'm thankful to my Dad, who taught me to work, my Mom, who taught me to have concern for other people, and my religious leaders, who have been examples of how to balance the many activities we all undertake in life. . . . These things have been the keys to my success here at Tech."


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Follow four student bloggers through their college journey and get a behind the scenes look at CBU life. Meet the bloggers below.
Natalie Shadle [View My Posts]
My name is Natalie Shadle, and I'm a sophomore graphic design and digital media major. You may remember me from last year as the one with the habit of overloading my plate on a constant basis. I'm a fulltime student, president of a foster care nonprofit, and big sister to five little siblings! But, I wouldn't have it any other way. I like to say that I am much better off busy than bored. I look forward to sharing this year with you, and hope to truly engage you with my range of experiences!
Aubrey MacMillan [View My Posts]
My name is Aubrey MacMillan, and I'm a senior here at California Baptist University. I am a proud native of Ukiah, CA—just a small town girl who won't stop believing. I have spent the last three years of my undergrad diving into English and film studies, meaning I get to read a lot of books and watch a lot of movies. I am infectiously in love with indie folk music, strong tea, cats, the United Kingdom, and a tech director at a fantastic church in Chino, CA.
Ryan Alvarez [View My Posts]
Hi there! My name is Ryan Alvarez and I am a junior majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I enjoy competing in intramural sports, checking out fun on campus events, and cooking up fresh stove-top popcorn. I grew up in Lima, Peru, in a missionary family and look forward to exploring new countries and cultures after college. I am a Resident Advisor for East Colony's Global Village, and when I'm not studying I'll be playing soccer at the Rec Center or drinking a hot cup of tea.
Mariah Mosley [View My Posts]
Hi! My name is Mariah, and I am an incoming freshman majoring in kinesiology and exercise science. I am extremely athletic and will do anything to stay in motion. My favorite athletics are soccer, swim, weight lifting, and dance. I recently developed a love for theatre and plan on continuing to pursue this interest here at CBU. In my spare time I enjoy rock climbing, hanging out with my friends, doing my hair, and writing letters to my friends out of state and overseas.


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Bras and best friends have a lot of similarities. We're serious…think about it! You depend on them to keep your outfit in check. You take care of them! They provide support when you need it. Okay, so maybe the analogy ends there…but you get the point.
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text: Mail forwarding is not as intuitive as it should be. Now most of us look for "Email Forward" menu to forward email internally and then fail in our attempts because there usually already is such mailbox and only then try the "Email mailbox" and adding "Custom mail filter recipe" in the Custom Rule. In Dovecot it's... I propose that there should be also "Email Forward - Internal" menu for this that would be much more intuitive.


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March 5, 2013 by David Pruitt
Founded in 1970, The Police Benevolent and Protective Association (PBPA) Decatur Unit 39 consists of only full time and retired Police Officers of the Decatur IL Police. We currently have 212 members.
Our goal is to strengthen the bond between Police and the local Decatur/Macon Co community. We achieve this goal by supporting local youth events, community events, local church events, feeding the needy and shopping with families in need at Christmas Time.


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The latest Rasmussen poll has President Bush's approval rate at 50 percent, with 49 percent disapproving. To the extent that this poll accurately reflects the public's view of the president's performance, his support is basically back to where it was when he was re-elected. All it took was a little effort by the White House, a little effort by the raging Dems, and a good economy.
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1. How has the 2011 Ford Mustang V6 changed from years past?
Vaughn Gittin Jr. – At 305 HP and 280 lbs torque, it has about 100 more HP compared to years past and still gets 31MPG. It's pretty rev-happy with a 7000RPM redline and they now have a six-speed transmission for both manual and automatics. The suspension is much more responsive by way of larger sway bars and stiffer dampers. They really stepped it up and it is an extremely fun car to drive, I never EVER thought I would say that about a V6 Mustang, The Mustang team continues to impress me year after year!
Joey Redmond – Just before I hopped into this car it occurred to me the 1996 SVT Cobra my buddy had when I was in high school only made 305hp. To pack that into the new V6 that scores over 30MPG is pretty impressive. Even the V6 now gets a 6 speed transmission and dual rear exit exhaust. With the power and performance of this car it takes the Mustang from rental fleet burnout machine to a competitor for some Japanese V6 imports.
2. Is 300+ horsepower really appropriate for a base Mustang?
Vaughn Gittin Jr. – Absolutely! The V8 has been 315 HP for years and I haven't had any problem 100% enjoying those in stock form. The V6 also has about 150 lbs less weight up front then the GT. I wouldn't be surprised if it would run neck-and-neck with the 2010 GT anywhere. Base model is only 22K; it is arguably the most fun, affordable car out there.
Joey Redmond – I am never going to complain about too much horsepower. It's a good sign that Chevrolet and Ford are in such a horsepower war they are taking it to the V6 models.
3. Can you make the V6 a budget drift car?
Vaughn Gittin Jr. – Oh yeah, especially if you start with the V6 performance package which has even stiffer suspension, larger brakes, and a shorter gear ratio. Take it from the dealer showroom to the track, disconnect a wheel speed sensor, and you have a drift machine! Have fun all day, reconnect the sensor, change tires, and drive home.
Joey Redmond – Take Vaughn Gittin's advice above but with a rental fleet 2011 V6 Mustang that way you don't have to beat up your own. Make sure you get the insurance. The photo of the convertible above was the one I took around Los Angeles on the launch and it will lay down some rubber. When it comes to making a drift car we need
4. Would you own one?
Vaughn Gittin Jr. – YEP!
Joey Redmond – Going to have to press the pass button, I really want the 5.0 Mustang which our review will come out later this week. The interior upgrades are worth a look if you do want to buy one. They have a rear view camera that rivals brands like Infiniti and the setup they run. An A++ navigation system with Microsoft SYNC which makes driving around time a blast.
5. Is the RTR factory package available for the V6?
Vaughn Gittin Jr. – We hope to release a RTR package for the V6 later this year. We have everything ready except for the front chin and splitter. Stay tuned!
Sounds interesting, does it really feel like a 300hp+ machine?
GTRKing, are u a dumbass? wat would it feel like? 100hp?
300hp is 300hp unless its attached to something super heavy. and im betting the mustang will be around 3500lbs
That would be great to have a V6 RTR car. then everyone can get one. looks allsome. can't wait to see one in person.


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Seattle Seahawks Star QB Russell Wilson Drafted by Texas Rangers
He may not know it, but Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is apparently a two-sport star.
The Texas Rangers selected Wilson in Major League Baseball's Rule 5 draft Thursday. The Rangers chose Wilson with the 15th pick in the Triple-A part of the draft. Wilson had been property of the Colorado Rockies.
What does this mean? Well, if Wilson should ever try to play baseball again, it would be in the Rangers system, but the chances of that appear very slim at this point in time.
While at North Carolina State in 2010, Wilson was drafted in the fourth round by the Rockies after also being selected in 2007 out of high school by the Baltimore Orioles in the 41st round.
Wilson did play minor league ball for the Rockies in 2010 and 2011, hitting .229 with five home runs and 26 RBIs. He ultimately left the sport after to enroll at the University of Wisconsin where he quarterbacked the football team to a Rose Bowl berth.
This season, he has the Seahawks primed for a legitimate run at the Super Bowl and it's hard to imagine the team would think too highly of him playing another sport and risking injury.
You can get a glimpse of Wilson's baseball prowess in the video below, in which he shows off his power during a charity home run derby from this past summer.


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Die versteckten Funktionen in unseren Produkten untermauern den Nachweis, dass SKINS deine Kraft und Ausdauer wesentlich verbessern, den Aufbau von Milchsäure in deinen Muskeln reduzieren und dazu beitragen, Muskelschäden auszuschliessen.
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Wir gehen davon aus, dass du da genauso tickst, wenn vielleicht auch nicht ganz so besessen.
Wenn wir also im SKINS Forschungsinstitut etwas Weltbewegendes entdecken oder Ergebnisse von unabhängigen Universitäten erhalten, veröffentlichten wir dies hier.
Denn wir haben allen Grund, auf unsere wissenschaftliche Basis stolz zu sein und sind der Meinung, dass alle von SKINS durchgeführte, auf Evidenz basierende Forschung öffentlich zugänglich sein sollte.
Wer hat bisher Forschung über SKINS-Produkte durchgeführt?
- Dr Nick Gill, Strength and Conditioning Coach - Waikato Chiefs
- Dr Peter Clothier, Sports and Exercise Science Lecturer and Researcher - School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Australia
- Mr Dayne Walker, Researcher - School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Australia
- Jason McLaren, Research Consultant - iSPORT Biomechanics
- Melinda Wosik, Clinical Trials Coordinator - Western Sydney Area Health
- Laurence Houghton, Researcher - School of Human Movement and Exercise Science, The University of Western Australia
- Dr Ben Dascombe, Sports Science Lecturer - University of Newcastle
- Mr Aaron Scanlan, Research Lecturer - School of Medical and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering & Health, Central Queensland University
- Melissa Hagan, Clinical Researcher - MPRO
- Dr John Jakeman, Teaching Fellow; Strength and Conditioning - University of Abertay, Dundee
- Mr Joshua Sear, Researcher – Central Queensland University and High Performance Development Coordinator – Cycling Australia
- Ross Hanbury, Sport Scientist Harlequins Rugby Club – Department of Life Sciences, Roehampton University
- Chris McManus, Human Performance Unit Manager, The University of Essex
- Kelly Murray, Human Performance Unit Sport Scientist, The University of Essex
- Nicholas Morgan, Sports Integrated Ltd
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- den Sauerstoffgehalt in den Muskeln erhöht
- die Temperatursteuerung des Körpers verbessert
- die Wasseransammlung in Beinen während Flügen vermindert
Zusammenfassung der Forschung
The Influence of SKINS A400 Lower Body Compression Garments on Running and Neuromuscular Performance
McManus, C., Murray, K., Morgan, N. (2015)
The University of Essex, Human Performance Unit
During steady state running at a fixed intensity of 60% vVO2max(12.1 ± 1.3 km/h), running economy was significantly lower (p < 0.05) in correctly fitted compression tights when compared with running shorts. When wearing correctly fitted compression compared to running shorts, the runners demonstrated that they used less energy when running at a sub maximal speed. They were more economical and efficient. It is widely accepted that runners who are more economical during sub maximal speeds have the ability to push harder or run longer during their training and/or events.
Preliminary development of a wearable device for dynamic pressure measurement in garments
McLaren, J., Helmer, R.J.N., Horne, S.L., and Blanchonette, I. (2010).
Procedia Engineering; The Engineering of Sport, 2 (2), 3041-3046.
Existing garment pressure measurement devices are predominantly limited to static pressure measurements and not well suited to monitoring dynamic pressure during sports activities. This study illustrates the construction of a wearable dynamic pressure monitoring device (WDPMD) that measures changes in pressure between a subject and garment during activity. Results of accuracy and precision from the study reveal the WDPMD compares favourably to existing static compression devices and was found to be suitable for monitoring changes in pressure dynamically between a subject and garment. The authors conclude the WDPMD had advantages in terms of functional testing, portability, memory, communication and power capacity.
Lower limb compression garment improves recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage in young, active females
Jakeman, J.R., Byrne, C., and Eston, R.G. (2010).
European Journal of Applied Physiology, 109(6), 1137-1144.
This study examined the effectiveness of lower limb compression as a recovery strategy following exercise-induced muscle damage. Seventeen volunteers were involved in an exercise protocol designed to induce muscle damage. This study indicated that individuals who wore Skins lower limb compression garments for 12 hours following exercise inducing muscle damage, experienced up to 20% less functional muscle decrement and lower perceptions of muscle soreness in comparison with individuals who had a passive recovery.
The Effects of Wearing Lower-Body Compression Garments During Endurance Cycling
Scanlan, A., Dascombe, B., Reaburn, P., and Osbourne, M. (2008).
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 3(4).
This study examined the effects of SKINS lower-body compression garments (LBCG) during a one-hour cycling time trial on twelve well-trained cyclists. Results showed increases in muscle oxygenation economy and improvements in cycling economy, suggesting SKINS LBCG may delay the onset of fatigue and prolong optimal performance for well-trained endurance cyclists.
Effects of wearing compression garments on physiological and performance measures in a simulated game-specific circuit for netball
Higgins, T., Naughton, G.A., Burgess, D. (2009).
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 12, 223—226.
This study investigated the effectiveness of SKINS gradient compression garments in improving physiological variables in a netball-specific circuit. Data recorded from a Global Positioning System (GPS) of nine subjects revealed greater distances were travelled at a faster velocity (3.5ms-1) when wearing SKINS gradient compression garments compared with wearing usual netball attire and a placebo garment. This suggests during a netball game, players may be able to cover more distance during short sprints by wearing SKINS gradient compression garments than without them.
Compression garments and recovery from eccentric exercise: A P-MRS study
Trenell, M.I., Rooney, K.B., Sue, C.M., and Thompson, C.H. (2006).
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 5, 106-114.
This study investigated whether compression garments could benefit metabolic recovery from eccentric exercise. Following 30 minutes of downhill walking the muscle metabolites of eleven subjects were evaluated at baseline, 1 hour and 48 hours utilising P-magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The results of the study shows that wearing SKINS resulted in an increase in cell membrane turnover (PDE), which helps alter the inflammatory response to muscle damage and accelerates recovery processes.
Effectiveness of post-match recovery strategies in rugby players
Gill, N. D., Beaven, C. M., Cook, C. (2006).
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 40, 260–263.
This study examined the effectiveness of contrast water therapy, SKINS gradient compression garments, low intensity active exercise, and passive recovery on the rate and magnitude of muscle damage recovery, as measured by the enzyme Creatine Kinase. Measurements of 23 elite rugby union players took place before, immediately after, 36 hours after, and 84 hours after competitive rugby matches. The rugby match resulted induced significant increases in player creatine kinase levels. The results also revealed the magnitude of recovery in the passive recovery intervention was significantly worse than in the low intensity active exercise, contrast water therapy, and SKINS gradient compression garment interventions at the 36 and 84 hour time points.The authors concluded that low impact exercise immediately post-competition, wearing gradient compression garments, or carrying out contrast water therapy promotes better physiological recovery than passive methods in young male athletes.
Comparison of three types of full-body compression garments on throwing and repeat-sprint performance in cricket players
Duffield, R., and Portus, M. (2007).
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 41, 409–414.
This study compared the effects of three types of full-body compression garments, including SKINS, on repeat-sprint and throwing performance in cricket players. Ten male cricket players performed randomised exercise sessions with each of the three garments and a control garment. The results revealed significant differences in mean skin temperature, lower 24 hour post exercise creatine kinase values and lower 24 hour post exercise ratings of muscle soreness when wearing compression garments. In conclusion, the authors indicate the potential benefits in utilising gradient compression garments as a thermal insulator in cool conditions, and as a recovery intervention tool after high-intensity exercise to reduce post exercise trauma.
Visit British Journal of Sports Medicine website to view full paper.
A randomised, crossover, open-label study of the effectiveness of SKINS – Travel & Recovery garments in reducing in-flight ankle oedema
Hagan, M., Lambert, S. (2008).
Medical Journal of Australia, 188(2), 81-84.
This study did prospective measures on 50 passengers on flights of greater than 5 hours with measurements conducted on both the outgoing and return flights for each passenger – one wearing SKINS and one not wearing SKINS. Results showed significant differences in ankle circumference and symptoms of Economy Class Syndrome. More specifically, results found that participants wearing gradient compression garments (SKINS) during air travel experienced
- 55% decrease in ankle swelling
- 58% improvement in leg pain
- 52% improvement in leg discomfort
- demonstrated improvements in alertness, concentration, energy, fluid retention and improved post flight sleep
The Effects of Whole-Body Compression Garments on Prolonged High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise
Sear J, Hoare T, Scanlan A, Abt G, Dascombe B.
Published in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2010) 24(7), 1901-1910.
This study investigated the effects of SKINS whole-body compression garments (WBCG) during a 45 minute high-intensity intermittent running protocol, designed to simulate the physical loading of field based team-sports. Results showed wearing SKINS WBCG increased total distance covered during the protocol suggesting that wearing the garments may increase physical performance during field based team-sports. This may be attributed to the increase in muscle oxygenation.
Percentage Increases
- 8.5% increase in total distance covered whilst wearing SKINS in comparison to a control.
- 4.3% increase in oxygenation percentage in the muscle whilst wearing SKINS in comparison to a control.
Visit Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research website to download full paper.
Efficacy of lower limb compression and combined treatment of manual massage and lower limb compression on symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage in women
Jakeman, J.R., Byrne, C., and Eston, R.G. (2010). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 24(11), 3157-3165.
This study expands on previous research and investigated the effectiveness of combining a sports massage immediately after exercise with wearing Skins long tights for 12 hours as a recovery strategy following jumping activity. It was observed that the combined treatment was beneficial in terms of reducing perceived soreness and moderating decrements in functional strength. The addition of the sports massage was not more beneficial than wearing Skins alone in moderating muscle strength loss, but was beneficial in further limiting increases in perceived soreness. It was concluded that if available, the combination of sports massage and Skins compressive clothing after exercise may be positive in terms of perceived soreness, but in terms of functional muscle recovery, it is no more beneficial than wearing Skins compressive clothing alone.
- Strength loss was 24% less in the group wearing Skins in comparison with a passive recovery.
- Countermovement jump performance loss was 14% lower than passive recovery.
- Up to 49% less soreness when combining Skins with sports massage compared with a passive recovery.
Visit Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research website to download full paper.
Positive Effect of Lower Body Compression Garments on Subsequent 40-km cycling time trial performance
Kieran M. de Glanville and Michael J. Hamlin (2012). Journal of Strength Conditioning Research 26(2): 480–486.
Compression garments have become an essential part of an athlete's recovery strategy so that they feel better and perform stronger on any subsequent training session or competition.
In this study, researchers tested just that – the ability of 14 well trained athletes to perform a 40-km cycling time trial (TT), 24 hours after completing an initial 40-km TT. The protocol was completed twice, once with the athletes wearing SKINS long tights in the recovery period between the two time trials, and once wearing a Nike non-compression base layer.
In a controlled environment, the researchers demonstrated that second 40-km TT performance was improved (faster) when using SKINS graduated compression compared to the Nike non-compression base layer placebo. This improvement resulted in a substantially higher average power output recorded (3%).
The authors concluded that the wearing of graduated compression garments during recovery is likely to be worthwhile.
Visit Journal of Strength Conditioning Research website to download full paper.


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MESA Students Visit New Mexico Tech, Nov. 21, 2008
by Thomas Guengerich
SOCORRO, N.M., Nov. 21, 2008 – New Mexico MESA students from across New Mexico take part in field trips at New Mexico Tech in November.
About 100 students from Albuquerque, Belen, Los Lunas, Socorro and Las Cruces visited Tech on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to acquire firsthand knowledge about the science and engineering university in Socorro. About 100 more MESA students from Española, Roswell, Las Vegas and Santa Rosa will repeat the orientation on November 25.
Tech's emphasis in science and engineering education and research are central to the core mission of MESA, which is to "empower and motivate New Mexico's culturally diverse students with science, technology, engineering and math enrichment."
Tech is providing an admission presentation, as well as department breakout sessions and demonstrations in Earth and Environmental Science, Materials Engineering and Chemical Engineering during the morning session. A self guided campus tour is offered for the afternoon session.
Former MESA students currently attending NM Tech shared some insight about why they selected NM Tech as the college of their choice.
"I am excelling in my math and science classes at NM Tech. This is directly related to MESA because it is this organization that has given me my love of science and math. It is because of MESA that I am where I am today."
Another said, "I am currently enrolled at NM Tech as a freshman and plan to major in Mechanical Engineering. MESA has prepared me for this experience by teaching me how to work hard to reach a goal and reminding me of the importance of teamwork."
These field trips are just part of the continuing partnership between MESA and Tech. Past events held by MESA at the Tech campus include Teacher Professional Development and student academic competitions and leadership. MESA also sponsored 40 students who attended the summer Mini-Course at Tech.
For more information about MESA, contact program coordinator Anita Gallegos at 1-505-454-3027 or 505-718-9517.


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Have you ever heard of bear baying? Well, I had heard of it but never thought it could be going on in this day and age. I really didn't think it would happen in the USA.
I was wrong! This is still going on and it seems to be legal. Although I thin the people doing it are only doing it because other ways of animal cruelty have been outlawed.
We posted about this inhumane practice on our article Bear Baying (cruelty) in South Carolina. This post doesn't have any comments yet but, it sure did get passed around a bit on Facebook and Twitter. Let me just say that people were not happy about it. Most used words that I will not repeat.
Please go over read our thoughts and follow the link to the article and undercover video at the Humane Society of the United States. It might just make you a bit angry also.
You are also welcome to leave a comment on the blog, share the story on Facebook or Twitter so we can get the word out about this. Thanks!


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The fine folks at Artifacture Studios recently posted step-by-step instructions on Make: Projects for how to install a gorgeous penny countertop for a fraction of the price of granite. And to think I was under the impression pennies were useless in this economy. Nice work, Shane and Michael!
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House Republican leaders' plan to hold a vote on a gun-control proposal this week is on hold amid objections from conservatives concerned with the legislation and a broader package of counterterrorism measures.
GOP leaders announced late last week that they would hold a vote as soon as Wednesday on legislation that, among other provisions, would prevent suspected terrorists from purchasing firearms if the government can prove within three business days that there is probable cause to believe an individual has terrorist ties or sympathies.
But GOP leaders are now encountering resistance from some Republican members, particularly conservatives.
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In January I headed to the northern Rhone to drink some syrah, visit Herv Souhaut (see wine recommendations) and do a shoe shopping story for the NYT's travel section. A tiny piece, but one can safely say that because of the 300 word assignment, I was able to sate the obessions of syrah and shoes in one short stop. Here, on the job with me was my fearless travel buddy Melissa Clark (center right), doing her part to parallel shoe shop. Not to be left out were our local friends, shoe shopping diva-- Erin Cannon Chave (far right) and Beatrice Pimpinella (far left).
See these white and red saddles? I love them! But unfortunately the shoe museum in Romans---really worth the detour---wouldn't sell them to me.


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Michael,Of course you don't specify where you want Tammy and Victor to go. It's not nice to root against a team by rooting for them. Surely the reality TV gods will see through your strategy and make your mocking wish for Tammy and Victor really come true in a good way.
99.9% sure a team WILL be eliminated! 100% sure per clues that a team is Blind U-Turned. << how ever that works
Your turn...
Well, at least that reassures me that Christie & Jodi won't be out this leg! That leaves us with two possibilities: LaKisha & Jen, who are known to have made it to Siberia, and Amanda & Kris.Belle Book
If they show the Christie/Jodi and Jaime/Cara tension at the start of next leg, then we can safely assume that there will be U-Turn-involved drama between the two.
Next On The Amazing Race It Was Like a Caravan of Idiots (Siberia)One team hits another with a Blind U-turn sending shockwaves throughout the Race and teams must make it through a Russian winter.
Time change!I hope everyone remembered to set their clocks forward 1 hour. Otherwise you might be tuning into tonight's show just in time to see the previews for next week.
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NEW YORK (AP) Pete Rose's copy of the 1990 agreement in which he accepted a lifetime ban from baseball failed to sell at auction because no bid met the minimum.
Goldin Auctions said Sunday the highest bid was $236,000, a price that would have been raised to $258,600 including the auctioneer's 10 percent fee.
Bidding began Oct. 16 and ran through Saturday.
Ken Goldin says in an email to The Associated Press that ``I am working on selling it privately for the consignor.''
The seller has not been identified, but Goldin says it is not Rose.
Among the items that did sell were Barry Lyons' 1986 Mets World Series ring ($22,840), a 2009 Derek Jeter game-used bat ($8,982) and Michael Jordan's American Express card ($3,146).


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Chat with 'Rango' director Gore Verbinski on Feb. 10
"Rango" is an oddly philosophical tale of a little lizard, voiced by Johnny Depp, who finds himself wearing the sheriff's badge in a harsh outpost known as Dirt. The Gore Verbinski film is a mash-up of the classic western and a postmodern sensibility –- it's far less cuddly or cookie-cutter than most animated features, which Verbinski says is by design.
So far, "Rango" has found success, whether at the box office or in awards season. The movie is nominated for an Oscar in the animated feature category, and it just picked up the top prize Saturday at the Annie Awards, presented by the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood.
Verbinski admits, though, that taking chances is never easy. "In a world of data of what works and what doesn't work, when a producer's intuitive responses are trusted less than research, I think it's forgotten that an audience wants something new," he said.
To that point: Verbinski and Depp are re-teaming for a revival of "The Lone Ranger," which would be something of a dusty counterpart to their three "Pirates of the Caribbean" films. Expect a wholly different take on the classic western radio and TV series.
So how did Verbinski come up with those loopy characters? And did the voice cast really wear costumes and meet on a set rather than a recording booth?
The director will join us at 11 a.m. Friday (Feb. 10) for a live chat about "Rango," the Oscar race and more. Sign up below:
'Rango' wins Annie Award for animated feature
Academy Award ballots are out; get your votes in
'Rango,' 'Kung Fu Panda 2' among those vying for Oscar
--Geoff Boucher
Photo: "Rango." Credit: Industrial Light & Magic/Paramount Pictures


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that's good shootin Jose. did you have to use a mid on any of the shorts or was it all putters?
Yates is a great little course and the summer foliage makes it tougher than everyone thinks. First grade tees or not, I challenge anyone to shoot -18 at Yates. But until you do, let's quit doggin on jose and give the man some credit shall we?!


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NHGRI offers award-winning CD on laboratory mouse care
NHGRI offers award-winning CD on laboratory mouse care
Scientific professionals searching for clear, authoritative training on laboratory mouse care are in luck: NHGRI still has several hundred free copies of its award-winning CD-ROM, Training in Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Mice available for distribution.
The new CD, which was developed by NHGRI's Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine (OLAM) to train researchers working with mice in their experiments, covers topics such as restraint and handling, identification methods, genotyping, injections and blood collection. Already associated with a 2005 NIH Director's Award, the CD recently earned an honorable mention in the 2005 NIH Plain Language Awards, which recognize communication products that are exceptional for their clarity and audience focus.
The CD was co-authored by OLAM Director Shelley Hoogstraten-Miller, D.V.M., and NHGRI's Animal Resources Program Coordinator Wendy Burns, and was illustrated by Darryl Leja, Director of NHGRI's Intramural Publications Support Office.
To date, nearly 2,500 copies of the CD have been distributed to researchers in 48 states and 52 nations. In addition, the CD is featured in the training sections of Web sites at a wide range of academic research institutions and professional organizations involved in laboratory animal care.
The mouse care CD is actually the second in a series. The first, Training in Survival Rodent Surgery, was a joint effort between NHGRI's OLAM and NIH's Office of Animal Care and Use. That CD also received wide praise, and 5,000 copies have been distributed. Currently, Dr. Hoogstraten-Miller and her colleagues are exploring the possibility of producing a third CD focused on the care of laboratory rats.
To request a copy of Training in Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Mice, please e-mail your name, the name of your research institution, your full mailing address and e-mail address to firstname.lastname@example.com. The CD may be copied at will, and its creators encourage recipients to make copies to ensure as wide a distribution as possible.
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BANNER ELK, N.C. --- The freshmen duo of Gabriel Rivera and Keenan Freitas paced a strong-minded Lees-McRae defensive effort while LMC held Milligan to a hitting percentage of -.014 in a sweep, 25-16, 25-19, 25-12, in an exhibition match Tuesday evening at Williams Gymnasium in Banner Elk, N.C.
The Bobcats struck at a .300 clip in the opening set while five players amassed at least four kills on the evening. The Buffaloes didn't manage more than seven kills in any set during the second game in school history.
The first set was tight early while an LMC service error tied it at four.
The Bobcats gained momentum thanks a 12-4 run while Rivera (Cupey Bajo, Puerto Rico) chipped in with one of his game-high nine kills.
MC's Joshua Foote and Tony Miner added a pair of kills to cut the deficit to seven, 17-10.
LMC held strong and another Rivera kill and Drew Blecher (York, Pa.) ace boosted the Bobcats to a 25-16 win.
Milligan used a pair of Miner kills and multiple attack errors from LMC to keep the second set interesting while the squads were tied at 12.
LMC responded with strong play from Freitas (Hilo, Hawaii) to go on a 9-2 run, 21-14.
The Buffaloes would chip away and cut the lead to four, 23-19, following a blocking error. However, LMC clamped down to claim the next two points to grab a 2-0 lead.
The Bobcats dominated the final set when they started the set on a 16-5 run while Kevin Morrison (Norfolk, Va.) nailed two service aces.
Freshman Mark Shayka (Hamilton, Va.) added two of his four kills while the Bobcats cruised to a 25-12 final set win.
LMC held Milligan to a -.174 clip in the final set while Rivera led both teams in kills. Freitas amassed seven kills and a game-high eight digs. Senior Josh Cothron (Bradenton, Fla.) impressed up front with seven kills, four block assists and a solo block.
Blecher paved the way with 22 assists while Morrison chimed in with three aces.
Miner led the Buffaloes with eight kills and seven digs while Hobie Vannoy dished out 13 assists.
The Bobcats return to action Friday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. when they battle Pfeiffer in a Conference Carolinas match in Misenheimer, N.C.


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Trip to Poland, 1937 (An Ongoing Series): The M.S. Pilsudski
6 comments:
- June said...
My grandfather, Henryk Hochman, was a barber on the MS Pilsudski in 1937
- May 20, 2011 at 4:59 PM
- Cynthia Shenette said...
June - That's so interesting! I am currently working with a man from Poland who is writing a book about the M/S Pilsudski. He is collecting stories from passengers and crew who sailed on the M/S Pilsudski and her sister ship the M/S Batory. I'm sure he'd love to hear from you. Leave another comment, and I would be happy to put you two in touch.
- May 20, 2011 at 10:31 PM
- Zofia said...
Hi Cynthia, I'm trying to find some records of my uncle who we think was in a crew either on M/S Pilsudski or Batory. I am Polish/Jewish, leaving currently in the UK. Could you be so kind and put me in touch with the man in Poland who is writing a book about M/S Pilsudski?
- July 30, 2011 at 7:34 PM
- Cynthia Shenette said...
Zofia - Thank you for your comment! I am waiting to hear back from the man writing the book on the Pilsudski and the Batory. I will publish his contact information as soon as I can, hopefully in the next week or so. Please check back to my blog for upcoming information!
- August 2, 2011 at 9:45 AM
- June said...
... Cynthia, is there any progress on the book? Can you put me in touch with the author and or/Zofia ?
- March 3, 2012 at 8:53 AM
- Cynthia Shenette said...
Hi June,
Check out my post, Memories of the M/S Pilsudski? An Author Wants YOU! at http://www.heritagezen.blogspot.com/2011/09/memories-of-ms-pilsudski-author-wants.html
I believe he is in the process of writing his book. I'm sure he would be happy to talk with you!
Thanks for checking back!
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The Minnesota Wild defeated the Calgary Flames 3 to 1 on Saturday night in Calgary. To follow up on that game, the Calgary Flames will now visit the Xcel Energy Center on Monday. Both squads are fighing for a playoff birth after missing the playoffs last season. Marco Scandella is back with the team and is expected to play tonight. I think he has a lot of ability and impressed me last season with Team Canada at the World Juniors Tournament last winter.
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Three first-time eligible players and a coach were among the 15 finalists selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The group of first-timers includes linebacker Derrick Brooks, wide receiver Marvin Harrison and tackle Walter Jones, along with coach Tony Dungy.
The rest of the finalists include nine of last year's 10 finalists who did not make the cut: Wide receivers Andre Reed and Tim Brown, running back Jerome Bettis, guard Will Shields, defensive ends Michael Strahan and Charles Haley, linebacker Kevin Greene and cornerback Aeneas Williams, along with owners Ed DeBartolo Jr.
Art Modell, the controversial owner who took the Browns to Baltimore, did not make the final cut to 25 this year after being a finalist last year.
Voting for no more than five of the modern-era finalists from the group of 15 will take place the day before the Super Bowl.
Kicker Morten Andersen and safety John Lynch are the other finalists.


text: We apologize that this clarification has been a long time coming. We felt it necessary to allow the flaming to calm down and we had to organize our thoughts and ideas, but nonetheless this should have been posted much earlier. * Intentions of the change The intention was not to take away anything nor demotivate people. However, the intention was to implement some changes in a final form without having them watered down and filibustered in endless discussions. We did not start out having all the answers prepared and ready or all the processes defined. We have a vision and some general ideas, the details are being developed as we go. * Mission statement - Work towards a healthy, encouraging and enjoyable environment for developing the FFmpeg code base. This shall be achieved through each individual's good behavior and intolerance of bad behavior, mutual respect, active and positive reviewing of submissions and other policies and processes targeted at conserving this environment. - Aim to maintain and continually improve the code quality of FFmpeg. Peer review, regression testing and refactoring are some of the means to achieve this goal. - Transform FFmpeg into a one-stop multimedia solution that fulfils all the needs of library users in one single package without the need for extra libraries for specific formats or needs. To this end we wish to implement native support, instead of external library wrappers, for all input formats. For output formats we recognize that in some cases external libraries will remain better for the foreseeable future and that in these cases wrappers are preferable, but where external libraries are low quality or unmaintained, we wish to supplant them. We hope that the following clarifications along with future policies and procedures will allow us to progress towards the goal of becoming the be all and end all of multimedia software while allowing all involved to enjoy the love of programming in a friendly atmosphere. * Committers We started with a small number of committers for practical reasons. One bad example we had in mind was Janne's experience with the MythTV project where inexperienced git users made a lot of beginner errors after the switch. The likely consequence is that the project will switch back to Subversion. The list of committers was chosen for multiple reasons. One is available time, the committers must do a lot of patch monkeying and should be able to ensure that the patch queue does not slow down development. Another is git experience, we wish to avoid mistakes and the fate of MythTV. While the initial committers are trusted and mostly experienced with git, mistakes are inevitable. The point is not that the committers be infallible and incapable of making mistakes but rather that there should be fewer mistakes and when mistakes occur, that they be fixed quickly and effectively. The list of committers is not fixed and we want more people to join in the near future. Reinhard and Justin were already added. New patch monkeys will be chosen by trust and competence through consensus in the current committer team. Committers are trusted not to break the review rules. Being a committer is a duty, not a privilege. * Administrators (AKA "roots") Administrators are selected by trust and qualification and experience originating from previous good admin work. Attila, M?ns and Diego, newly joined by Janne, who managed our git transition and set up our patchwork system, currently run the main project server. If more manpower is required, Luca, who already hosts and runs roundup, and Reinhard are available as backups. * Review process Reviews should be done on a best-effort basis by a person competent in the area touched by the patch. The rule "no commits without review" ensures that another set of qualified eyes looks over code previous to commit. Adopting that policy for all developers - maintainers, committers or first time contributors - puts everybody on equal footing. If a patch touches a part of FFmpeg that nobody knows well, then review is still done on a best-effort basis. In such a case it is not possible to guarantee the same quality as when expert (in the field) reviewers are available, but general code quality and portability can still be maintained. A review shall then verify that the code does what the author intended and that the change is sensible and beneficial. We aim to make the lifetime of a patch or a branch minimal. To this end, the amount of nitpicking on patches should be minimized. Documentation typos or small coding style errors can be changed by committers without a new round of review or a new patch submission by the original contributor. Likewise, large patches should not live in separate branches forever. Instead, committers and reviewers should actively reach out to integrate branches into the main tree (i.e. we want to avoid another ffmpeg-mt situation). * Maintainers A maintainer is a person experienced and/or knowledgeable in a specific area, willing to make an effort to address bug reports about the area and to shepherd outside contributions to the area into FFmpeg. Maintainership is not file-based - many areas cover many files or even all of FFmpeg. Maintainership is not code ownership. The project's code is owned by all its members. No maintainer should veto changes to specific files or make decisions without technical reasons just for being the maintainer. FOSS software development is based on copyright law and recognizing individual contributions to the shared codebase. The revision control tools in use nowadays even allow tracking attribution and thus copyrights automatically. Nevertheless FOSS is about setting software free, this includes giving up a certain amount of control. We must be humble and encouraging towards those wishing to work on our code base and willing to allow future developers to change our code and take it in new directions. * Personal Conflict Resolution Conflicts, especially personal ones, have been the bane of the FFmpeg project for many years. The current way of letting conflicts continue and continue to escalate creates nothing but downward spirals and unhappiness. Personal conflicts shall be assisted by mediators in the future. When a conflict between two (or more) people arises and threatens to spiral downwards, anybody may ask for a mediator to step in. The role of the mediator is to pull the fighters apart, calm them down, listen to each side and try to restore and aid civil communication towards a resolution. If reasonable communication fails, a mediator can ask for people to be moderated on the mailing lists so that mails arrive with a delay and combatants have a chance to calm down. Suitable mediator candidates should be calm, level-headed, respected and more or less neutral in the topic at hand. Being uncontroversial as a person and being a good communicator is a plus. Currently, we believe Benjamin, Robert, Reinhard, and Stefano are good candidates for this job. * Code of Conduct In order to foster a friendly and cooperative atmosphere where technical collaboration can flourish we expect all members of the FFmpeg community to be - courteous, polite and respectful in their treatment of others, - helpful and constructive in suggestions and criticism, - stay on topic for the communication medium that is being used, - be tolerant of differences in opinion and mistakes that inevitably get made by everyone. Plus, we expect everybody to not - flame and troll, - insult, - be offtopic or - disruptive of our communication channels. While we hope to keep disciplinary action to a minimum, repeated violations of this policy will result in offenders getting temporarily or permanently removed from our communication channels.


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chadConnects necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 30 diseños de 11 diseñadores freelance.
Note: I won't be able to make comments on the designs until July 25th. If this contest says it's not healthy, just ignore it. I'm here but won't have internet until then. I WILL pay the winner.
I need a store design with 3 columns based on the color scheme of these two sites:
I know the color schemes are very different but go ahead and use whatever you like from either or both schemes. I'm not married to either of them.
Southwest Safety Source
Things that need to be included on the page:
Categories: Books & manuals, eProducts, Injury reporting software, membership exlucsives, periodicals, safety incentives, Training - Driving, Training, Emergency Care, Training - Occupational, Videos
Use theses graphics in the design:
- it basically has a logo and some product shots so you fill in the page with content
There is no logo per se. Just create a logo with the words 'Green Cross Online' and stick in on, near, or around the logo file in the zip.
These need to be on every page:
Home, Contact, About, FAQ, Search box, Shopping cart, Login, bestsellers, wish list
- keep those small and unobtrusive but easy to get to if you need them
I'm not opposed to a menu bar across the top and a category list on the left hand column. I'm just not requiring it.
The footer should have standard copyright info and whatnot.
Home page design:
- 3 column design- Category list on the left column- Top Sellers on the right column- Main content area in the center- more graphic intensive than the inner page- minimalistic and spacious design that stresses the products and not the navigation
Inner Page Design:
- Retains look n feel of homepage- paired down version of the home page (ie header is not as big, whole design is not as busy, etc)- 3 column structure as above- Right column on the top has a shopping cart contents list in it- -
- cluttered design- do not want it to look like a template I bought at Template Monster- boring looking


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After two years of negotiations, the Springs School Board called a special meeting on Monday night to announce a settlement with the Springs Teachers Association on a new contract.
Last Thursday the teachers, who had been working without a contract since 2010, okayed changes made to the previous five-year agreement. The board unanimously accepted the new contract, which will expire in 2015.
"I'm so glad that we've come to this point," Maryellen Farrell, a Springs School teacher whose three children graduated from the school, told the board. "It's very positive that we're able to move on. I'm so glad Mr. Mucci is our superintendent. He's brought a lot of positive energy, I'm hearing it from everyone. Mr. Casale and Mr. Mucci seem to make a good team."
Quality education was the top priority, said Margaret Garsetti, who teaches English as a second language. "I just want to thank all the board," she said. "We're all a team now. Morale is so great, I feel so happy again."
Teachers agreed to increase their contribution to health insurance to 15 percent of premiums effective July 1, 2014, and will receive a salary increase totaling 3.75 percent over the life of the contract. They had not had an increase since 2010, when the last contract expired.
The board and the teachers association also agreed, according to a release, to "more rigorous professional development criteria for salary advancement, decreased insurance buyouts; and a mutual restructuring of non-teaching time."
In May, Springs approved the district budget, the first to come under the newly imposed, state-mandated 2-percent property tax cap, by a vote of 434 to 139. The $24.63 million budget reflected over $700,000 worth of cuts imposed by the school board to stay under the cap.


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Audit casts doubt on number of Afghan troops U.S. has trained
Since the United States first sent troops to Afghanistan in 2001, a signature goal of the war has been to increase Afghan national security forces and give their members the skills to vanquish domestic terrorist groups and other security threats on their own.
But as the Obama administration prepares to pull 34,000 U.S. troops out of the country by next February and most of the remaining troops by the end of 2014, estimates of the size of the Afghan force trained to take over this lead security role suddenly have grown fuzzy and possibly unreliable.
A new report made public this week by the government's top watchdog over U.S. spending in Afghanistan casts doubt on whether the U.S.-led coalition and the Afghan government met a goal set in 2011 of enlisting and training a total of 352,000 Afghan security personnel by October 2012. Pentagon officials have said that target was meant to strike a balance between what was needed and what America and its allies could deliver in concert with the Afghan government. Earlier this year, in conjunction with President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, the White House declared that the goal had been met.
But on Tuesday, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John F. Sopko challenged that assessment, which White House officials said was based on data supplied by the Pentagon.
"The goal to 'train and field' 352,000 Afghan National Security Forces by last October was not met," Sopko said in his latest quarterly report. Instead, as of Feb. 18, the number of personnel in the Afghan National Army, National Police and air force totaled 332,753, about 20,000 fewer, according to data Sopko said he'd collected from the coalition-led transition command in Kabul.
Sopko said Afghan troop and police strength was declining, not rising – belying a long-standing goal of the U.S.-led intervention. There are now 4,700 fewer personnel than a year ago, he noted, drawing on the same data that the Pentagon routinely uses.
The discrepancy between the force size the White House has claimed and what the Afghans have been able to field is not a trivial one, Sopko's report suggested. "Accurate and reliable accounting for ANSF personnel is necessary to ensure that U.S. funds that support the ANSF are used for legitimate and eligible costs," it said. ANSF stands for Afghan National Security Forces.
As a result, the discrepancy has triggered a wider U.S. audit of "the extent to which DOD reviews and validates the information collected" from Afghan officials, Sopko says in the report, referring to the Department of Defense. The audit will broadly assess "the reliability and usefulness" of what the Afghans – and the U.S. government – say about the force's size.
"We are not implying that anyone is manipulating data," Sopko said in a statement to the Center for Public Integrity. "We are raising a concern that we don't have the right numbers. We appreciate how difficult it is to get the correct numbers – but we need accurate numbers because we're using those numbers to pay ANSF salaries, supply equipment and so forth."
The financial stakes behind the numbers are huge. Sopko's report said Congress had appropriated more than $51 billion so far "to build, equip, train and sustain the Afghan National Security Forces."
U.S. officials and watchdog groups have raised alarms previously about the existence of "ghost" personnel in the Afghan forces, whose salaries are still funded by Western aid but who quit the units to which they were assigned. The annual attrition rate for the Afghan army is nearly 30 percent, according to U.S. military commanders, provoking an enormous churn in the ranks that complicates accurate record-keeping.
Part of the problem, according to Sopko's report, is that Western officials have allowed "the Afghan forces to report their own personnel strength numbers," which are based on handwritten ledgers in "decentralized, unlinked and inconsistent systems." The Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, which oversees the training effort, reported last year that "there was no viable method of validating personnel numbers," the report added.
U.S. officials have added to the confusion by adopting a new definition of what it means to be a member of the Afghan security forces, loosening its terminology in a way that enlarges the ranks to include all those "recruited" rather than those trained and field-ready.
For example, the Defense Department's so-called Section 1230 reports, which track the progress of the war, including efforts to build an effective Afghan security force, said in April 2012 that "the ANSF are ahead of schedule to achieve the October 2012 end-strength of 352,000, including subordinate goals of 195,000 soldiers and 157,000 police."
But last December's Section 1230 report – the most recent progress report available – changed the way it referred to the 352,000 figure. "The ANSF met its goal of recruiting a force of approximately 352,000 by October 1, 2012," it said. Some of these personnel were awaiting induction at training centers, according to the report, which added that the Afghan army's recruits weren't scheduled to be "trained, equipped and fielded until December 2013."
The Pentagon is still working on its written response to the special inspector general's report. But a Pentagon spokesman, Navy Cmdr. Bill Speaks, told the Center for Public Integrity that "fluctuation in overall strength of the ANSF due to recruitment and attrition is expected." He said ANSF strength had risen to 336,365 in March, but he added that the focus of the training mission now is on "the quality of the force; developing the right balance of seniority, skills and specialization," more than on the number of trainees.
Despite the squishiness of the data, U.S. military officials repeatedly have cited the buildup in Afghan forces as the principal reason for declaring the 11-year-old war a success.
"For the last few years, many people have shied away from using the word 'win,' " Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford Jr. told the Senate Armed Services Committee on April 16. "I personally have used that word since arriving in Afghanistan."


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Yesterday was Miami Art Basel 2013's preview, and B/D was there to get the scoop on Basel's most innovative and interesting works. Here we've picked out a few pieces that caught our eye. Hope you enjoy these as much as we did!
Jakes and Dinos Chapman's diorama fuses sensitive religious themes with mass branding and symbols of the global fast food chain, McDonald's. The rather crude, and disturbing maquette juxtaposes, or rather, finds parallels between what seems to be violent scenes of apocalypse and crucifixions, and the globalization of American fast food chains. The artwork exudes great hostility; it truly makes for an uncomfortable yet very entertaining, and satisfying viewing. The piece pinpoints and creates controversy, as it look at a global economy superpower through the eyes of uncensored, critical, and dry humor.
Evan Penny's sculpture was probably one of my top personal highlights from Basel. 'Female Stretch' is strange and confusing to look at. The artist accomplishes a flat look out of a three-dimensional sculpture. Besides the bizarre proportions, which I hope you can appreciate through the photos, I can say that Penny's craftsmanship shines quite brightly through the sculpture's accuracy when it came to small details. Hair, eyelashes and skin textures are almost impressively realistic looking.


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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German software group SAP is considering a listing in China to give the world's biggest business software firm the option of tapping financial resources in one of its fastest growing markets.
"We are looking into the possibility of a third listing," a spokesman said.
SAP will have to wait until China has finalized plans to set up an international board in Shanghai to attract foreign listings.
China has been talking about the launch of an international board on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. It was about to kick off the new board in the second half of last year but the move was delayed by the euro zone debt crisis.
SAP is already listed in Germany and New York.
The group, which competes with Oracle, IBM and Microsoft, wants to invest $2 billion in China by 2015.
It also has a mid-term sales target of 1 billion euros ($1.29 billion) for China, which in the third quarter showed a 40 percent growth in software sales, making it SAP's sixth-largest market.
($1 = 0.7761 euros)
Reporting by Harro ten Wolde; Editing by Mark Potter


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LFCHD encourages free HIV testing on World AIDS Day
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is among many Lexington, state, federal and international agencies taking part in World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.
The health department is hosting "World AIDS Day 2012: Reflect. Remember. Celebrate" on Dec. 1 at the Lexington Public Library's downtown branch, 140 E. Main St., as an opportunity for people to show their support for people living with HIV/AIDS and to commemorate those who have died from the disease. Free 20-minute HIV testing will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and a special ceremony will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Despite advances in the understanding of HIV and AIDS, World AIDS Day serves a reminder that the disease still negatively impacts millions of people worldwide and that there is a vital need to increase awareness, improve education and get tested.
The health department offers free anonymous, confidential and same-day testing 1-4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 805B Newtown Circle. The program also offers risk reduction counseling, community outreach, group or individual intervention and presentation services and free condoms. For information on the program, call 288-2437.
World AIDS Day first began on Dec. 1, 1988, and helps raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and honors those who have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS. It is estimated there are now 33.3 million people living with HIV, including 2.5 million children. During 2009, some 2.6 million people became newly infected with HIV and an estimated 1.8 million died from AIDS. Since its discovery in 1981, AIDS has killed over 25 million people worldwide making it one of the most destructive pandemics in recorded history.
There are ways you can help:
• Raise Awareness – wear a red ribbon on Dec. 1 and talk about HIV/AIDS with friends and family;
• Know Your Status – getting tested for HIV and knowing your status can help to stop the spread of the virus. Encourage those you know and love to get tested, too.
The health department also encourages community members, activists, business leaders and anyone else interested to join the Bluegrass HIV Coalition, which recently formed in Lexington to raise awareness and education about HIV/AIDS. For more information about HIV/AIDS, visit online or the Bluegrass HIV Coalition's Facebook page, or call toll-free 1-877-606-2437 or 1-800-420-7431.


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Chicago Fire 1, Philadelphia Union 1 | MLS Match Recap
What a happy homecoming for Jim Curtin.
The Philadelphia Union interim manager, who spent eight seasons as a Fire defender during his playing days, saw his side swipe a late 1-1 draw in Chicago on Saturday night thanks to a stoppage-time penalty by Sebastien Le Toux.
The Fire will feel hard done by the result, as the deciding moment came on a questionable handball call against Chicago defender Gonzalo Segares.
With the home side nursing a 1-0 lead thanks to 60th minute Jeff Larentowicz header, the Fire appeared primed to hold on for their second home win of the season despite some late pressure from the visitors.
Everything changed in an instant when a speculative volley from Le Toux at the top of the box hit Segares on the upper part of his right arm, which was pinned against his chest. Le Toux made no mistake with the ensuing penalty however, and the Union stole a crucial point away from home.
The late drama capped a night with few chances for either team, as opportunities were hard to come by and defending was dominant.
Both teams entered the night on the back of wins in their previous games, and with aspirations of climbing further into Eastern Conference playoff picture at the expense of a rival.
The Union have now climbed to sixth in the East — even in points with fifth placed New England — having collected five points in the past eight days. The Fire are also on the rise and sit three points out of the playoff picture in eighth place.
Chicago are back in action on Wednesday, when they visit San Jose. Philadelphia doesn't play a league match until August 1, but they go up against English Premier League side Crystal Palace in a friendly on Friday.
MLSsoccer.com Men of the Match
|What We Saw
|Sebastien Le Toux
|Le Toux always comes through in the big spots for Philly. HIs eighth goal of the season may have come in controversial fashion, but all that matters is the points.
|Jeff Larentowicz
|New England's veteran 'keeper made a bagful of big saves, stoning Shea early and late, and could do nothing on the goal.
|Amobi Okugo.
|Okugo really seems to thrive in the holding midfield role for Curtin. He covered a ton of ground and had a spectacular second half block on a Matt Watson shot.


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MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom was just released on bail after new evidence cropped up, CNET says, citing media reports in New Zealand.
The courts did not consider him to be a flight risk, according to the report.
We disagree.
Kim Dotcom sounds basically like a real-life James Bond villain, in addition to being a street-racer and playboy. When he was arrested, Dotcom was found sitting cross-legged with a loaded pistol-grip shotgun, three passports, a stack of fake credit cards and a bulletproof watch.
CNET reports that the judge who heard Dotcom's case today said authorities had not proven that the he had enough money left to fund any attempt to flee the country.
In reality, he's probably headed off to a private volcano island base. Or moon base. (We hope.)


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