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Taekwondo is a popular form of martial art. It is a very active sport and involves a lot of foot movements. It's not only good for the body and mind, it teaches you valuable life lessons as well. Here are some of the important life lessons you learn from taekwondo.
Respect for others
Before you start a competition in taekwondo, you bow towards your opponent to show respect. This teaches you to respect the elders and others. You will also learn to respect your enemies.
You need to face the opponent with a strong will in taekwondo. You should have the determination to beat your opponent with all your strength. You should apply the same idea to your personal life and workplace. You shouldn't be afraid to face any challenge and use all your positive skills to beat the challenge.
'Poomsae' in taekwondo means applying your offensive and defensive techniques the right way. It can be an individual or a team event. During a team event, you need to focus on your techniques and also on the techniques of your team member. It is the combination of the skills of your team members that will help you win the competition. In your workplace also teamwork is very important. It will help you to achieve your goals faster.
Learn discipline
In taekwondo, you need to perform certain moves and repeat them. Not all the moves are necessary for a fight, still, you have to do them. This teaches you discipline. A disciplined life will help you to be successful in your professional life and stay healthy.
Taekwondo teaches you important life skills. You should learn Taekwondo for your physical and mental well being. You should apply the lessons you learn from taekwondo in your personal and professional life as well.


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Tyler Clippard is making them miss
Tyler Clippard may not gain much notice outside of Washington, but he should based on one incredible fact: Clippard has made hitters swing and miss more than any other pitcher in the major leagues.
Batters have dared swing at a pitch from Tyler Clippard 102 times this season, and 40 of those whiffed. That 39.2 percent rate is highest rate in the major leagues among all pitchers, relievers or starters. The league average is 22 percent. (John Lannan, the lowest on the Nationals, is 8.6.)
Clippard has become a weapon for the Nationals, surprisingly one of the most overpowering pitchers in the majors. On Friday night, he oppressed the Dodgers in the seventh and eighth inning, allowing one hit and striking out four. He lowered his ERA to 0.66, upped his team-best strikeout total to 18 and lowered his WHIP to 0.80.
How does Clippard blow so many hitters away? He does not light up the radar gun; the fastest pitch he threw Friday was a 93-mph fastball. His herky-jerky motion gives hitters a unique look at all four of his pitches. Clippard most fools hitters with a four-seam fastball and his changeup. He can throw his changeup in either count, which makes hitters chase high, riding heaters.
"When he throws a fastball, it looks like a changeup," said catcher Wil Nieves, who caught Clippard on Friday. "But instead of going down, it just stays straight. Hitters, they don't see rotation. They cannot recognize his changeup. His delivery plus that nasty changeup that he has, a combination like that makes the hitters crazy. I've never seen so many pitchers swinging at the high pitch like they do to him. It's unbelievable."
Nieves caught Clippard in 2007, when they played together with the Yankees and Clippard started six games as a rookie. "He was a little bit wild," Nieves said. "He always had that good changeup, curveball. Now he's throwing everything for strikes."
"I really think I've thrown the same way my whole career," Clippard said. "I think I've matured mentally, knowing what to do out there in certain situations, to pitch to my strengths. I've always been a strikeout guy. I've always been able to elevate. It's just a matter of maturing as a player and commanding my fastball a little better. It's a maturation process, getting physically stronger and mentally stronger. It all just snowballs from there."
Clippard's success in the bullpen has sparked a question: Should he go back to starting? Clippard believes he could start, but he had no opinion - "It doesn't matter, really," he said. "That's kind of up to the organization." The other day, Manager Jim Riggleman said his brother asked him why Clippard wasn't starting. The reason: He's just too valuable as a durable, dominating set-up man.
Plus, Clippard may benefit from his bullpen role. Opposing hitters get only one look at his unique wind-up, which bears at least a resemblance to Tim Linceum's delivery. They also have less opportunity to discern his fastball from his changeup. Said Clippard: "If they were to see me two or three times in a game, they might have a little better understanding of what I wanted to do to them."
As of right now, he's doing pretty much whatever he wants.
Adam Kilgore
April 24, 2010; 1:51 PM ET
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Clip's been money this year, really dominant. Until Atilano last night, he seemed to me the only pitcher who really attacks the hitters and the zone, instead of dancing around. He keeps the pace of the game going, helping his defenders, and really amps up the team. He's always had good stuff, and I have to agree that a couple innings nearly every day beats a start every 5 days (especially with our rotation improving soon - already with Marquis out!)...
Posted by: mo_dc | April 24, 2010 3:42 PM | Report abuse
Is there a call in show this year if so what's the number i'm here in Atl.i had last years number but to date no one answers. HELP!!
Posted by: dargregmag | April 24, 2010 3:49 PM | Report abuse
When is too early to sign Clip to a multi year deal for a little more coin than $401,000? He's obviously got the stuff and is quickly becomming a fan favorite.
Posted by: JP82 | April 24, 2010 4:49 PM | Report abuse
"I've never seen so many pitchers swinging at the high pitch like they do to him. It's unbelievable."
does he mean "so many HITTERS"?
Posted by: Sec3mysofa | April 24, 2010 4:53 PM | Report abuse
Dar, posted this on the previous post, hope it helps:
According to the WFED site, there's a listing in their "Contact Us" section for the Sports Call-in Line - 1-877-936-9333
Posted by: HotNats | April 24, 2010 5:03 PM | Report abuse
Thanks HotNats much appreciated.
Posted by: dargregmag | April 24, 2010 6:11 PM | Report abuse
Clippard is under WSH control through 2011, but his time with the Yankees chewed up all his options. He had just over one year of MLB service time going into the season, so the team might look at a 2-3 year deal at the nd of the season.
I personally like him much more as a reliever than a starter, for two reasons - 1) He tends to pitch high in the strike zone, and 2) As a reliever, he can go 95-100% for 1-3 innings, as opposed to trying to shift gears between 80-95% to go six.
Posted by: BinM | April 24, 2010 6:13 PM | Report abuse
Agree, he's more valuable as lights-out in the 6th/7th/8th than as a starter, and honestly, I don't know that they have a spot in the rotation for him at this point. Lannan isn't going anywhere; Olsen hasn't pitched himself out of a job yet, and he'll have to to lose it; Stammen is doing well; Livo is doing well; and Atilano has earned another start. Come June, Strasburg replaces somebody who's either hurt, ineffective, or traded, and about the same time, so does Wang. So we're talking about maybe five possible starts at the most, even if you did put him in instead of Atilano. Not worth it--they're better off finding out Atilano can pitch.
Posted by: Sec3mysofa | April 24, 2010 7:36 PM | Report abuse
The Calvary is Comming; Sec3my sofa is dead on with his assesment of the June call ups if Superstar(Stevie Wonder) is the real deal and Stammen continues to get it right and Altiano and Livo stay on course all of a sudden the supposed weak link(pitching) on this team put's us on the road to respectability(.500 or better)
Posted by: dargregmag | April 24, 2010 8:52 PM | Report abuse
Just a hear-hear on Clippard. Sec3 and darg hit the nail on the head. What a valuable commodity he is in this role, especially as the Nats don't have starters who often go real deep into the game.
Off topic, I have tickets at Reading Monday night, and now it looks like it's going to rain. I don't relish driving there and not seeing Strasburg (or a game, even)
Posted by: nats24 | April 25, 2010 12:12 AM | Report abuse
Clippard is a warrior. I love the way that he just goes right after hitters, attack, attack, attack. He just looks fearless on the mound. My God, he's 3-0, with the most wins of any Nats pitcher so far, did anyone expect that? I'm very happy for him.
Riggleman is right, Clippard is invaluable as a setup man. Remember 2005, when it was starting pitcher-Luis Ayala-Chad Cordero? That was an often-lethal combination in producing Nats wins. Now we get starting pitcher-Clippard-Capps, which is proving to be seriously entertaining so far. Can't wait to see Clippard follow Stephen Strasburg in relief.
Posted by: JoeRiley | April 25, 2010 12:19 AM | Report abuse
@dag: "The Calvary is Comming..."
That can't be good news. Does this mean Jesus is going to get crucified when he arrives from Harrisburg/Syracuse...?
Posted by: gilbertbp | April 25, 2010 5:16 AM | Report abuse
Lincecum... interesting, and perhaps a better analogue than whom I was thinking, which was Marichal without the leg kick.
Posted by: Hendo1 | April 25, 2010 8:55 AM | Report abuse
Yeah, that one may be a bridge too far, gilbert, although I understand the punning inclination.
dargramps, I asked about the Nats radio post-game call-in number over on the MASN site, and a commenter said that the new one is 202-465-3080, and that there's no toll-free number.
Posted by: natsfan1a1 | April 25, 2010 9:01 AM | Report abuse
Yep that number (202-465-3080) is correct. The call in show this season is hosted by Phil Wood and he does it right from the PNC Diamond CLub after the games. I've listened to a few of them and they seem better than in previous years - natch - that's probably due to Phil and his smooth handling of the show & baseball expertise. He's also been having some decent guests, e.g., the other night he had the Official Scorer with some good stuff to discuss.
Posted by: gonatsgo1 | April 25, 2010 9:44 AM | Report abuse
natsfan1a1: Thank you for the info and thanks everyone for helping me out,quick question did we not have Darnell McDonald in our farm system at one time i was Bosox-O's game and he's playing for the Sox.
Posted by: dargregmag | April 25, 2010 9:52 AM | Report abuse
Here's hoping that Olsen can bounce back & give the team 5+ innings today; After the 13 innings yesterday, the bullpen is a little thin.
Posted by: BinM | April 25, 2010 10:01 AM | Report abuse
You're welcome, darg.
I don't remember about Darnell McDonald but hope that somebody else will. I caught some of the Sox-O's game, and then I watched some of the Giants-Cards game on MLB Network. You'd think that after 13 innings we might have had enough baseball, wouldn't you? Oh, and I watched TWIB before it all started. :-)
Posted by: natsfan1a1 | April 25, 2010 10:23 AM | Report abuse
Given the use of the bullpen yesterday, here's hoping for a rainout today!
Posted by: CapPeterson1 | April 25, 2010 10:24 AM | Report abuse
Re Darnell McDonald, he signed with the Nats as a free agent at the end of 2006 and spent the first part of 2007 at triple-A Columbus.
The Nats, who had picked up Levale Speigner from Minnesota in the 2006 Rule 5 draft, returned Speigner to Minnesota in June to free up a space on the 25-man roster, and then traded McDonald to the Twins to get Speigner back. (Some deals work out more brilliantly than others.)
Posted by: Hendo1 | April 25, 2010 1:34 PM | Report abuse
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WASHINGTON (August 22, 2013) – Africare, a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of people in Africa, today announced that its board of directors has appointed four new members.
Mamadou Beye, manager, International Affairs at Chevron; Jeffrey R. Krilla, co-chair, Africa Practice, Dentons, LLP; Bobby Pittman, managing partner, Kupanda Capital; and General William "Kip" Ward, senior advisor, SENTEL Corporation, will join Africare's board of directors, effective today. The current appointments bring the number of Africare directors up from 16 to 20 for the 2013 calendar year.
Stephen D. Cashin will continue to serve as Africare's interim board chairman.
"We are pleased to have these four dynamic leaders join Africare's board of directors at what is such an exciting time for the organization," said Darius Mans, president of Africare. "Africare's donor-base is rapidly expanding to include more individual, foundation and corporate donors. In the past year, our board has been highly engaged in helping fuel Africare's growth by actively supporting our fundraising initiatives and by working collaboratively with Africare staff to develop new and fruitful public private partnerships. Their continued help and advice will go a long way to ensuring Africare remains at the forefront of innovative, successful, sustainable development in Africa."
About Mamadou Beye
Mamadou Marcel Blondin Beye serves as the manager for International Affairs at Chevron, where he provides strategic guidance, advice and counsel to Chevron's Africa Leadership team in support of new and existing business opportunities across the continent. He directs the implementation of Chevron's Africa government affairs strategy and serves as corporate advisor on corporate responsibility issues in Africa. Mr. Beye joined Chevron in 1997 as a business analyst and has worked in various locations in Europe and Africa, and on numerous projects including the West Africa Gas Pipeline Project (WAGP) and the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline Project. Mr. Beye is a frequent speaker on African oil and gas and corporate responsibility issues. He has served on the boards of directors of the U.S.-Libya Business Association, the Corporate Council on Africa, and the Africa-American Institute (AAI), and is the chairman of the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce. Educated in Canada, France and Mali, he is a graduate of HEC – Montreal, and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration (option finance). Born in Mali, Beye is fluent in Bambara, French, English and Portuguese.
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Jeffrey R. Krilla is co-chair of Dentons' Africa Committee and a member of the firm's Public Policy and Regulation practice. Mr. Krilla has extensive foreign policy experience and has spent most of his career working around the globe on trade, development and human rights. As a former senior State Department official who has led U.S. delegations on five continents, Mr. Krilla's significant international experience offers clients practical solutions to a wide range of international business challenges. Mr. Krilla is a member of the Atlantic Council as well as the board of Refugees International, for whom he recently led a mission to Kenya to support Somali refugees resident in that country in addition to being an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Prior to joining Dentons, Mr. Krilla served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. He led the Department's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and created the Department's first-ever Office of International Labor Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility. Mr. Krilla also co-chaired the Secretary's Global Internet Freedom Taskforce, working with technology companies and a coalition of nongovernmental organizations to press governments around the world on internet freedom of speech issues. Before his appointment as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Mr. Krilla served as regional director for Africa for the International Republican Institute (IRI), chaired by Sen. John McCain, where he oversaw and coordinated programs and election observations in numerous African countries. In 2002, Mr. Krilla worked closely with now-Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to coordinate IRI's conference in Burkina Faso of Liberian opposition parties, civil society, news media and representatives of rebel factions to discuss Liberia's democratic future.
About Bobby Pittman
Bobby J. Pittman is the managing director of Kupanda Capital, a boutique investment platform focused on Africa. Most recently, Mr. Pittman was the Vice President of Infrastructure, Private Sector and Regional Integration at the African Development Bank from 2009 to 2012. In this capacity, he managed one of the largest portfolios in Africa, including more than $25 billion in active projects across 52 African countries. Mr. Pittman previously held senior positions at several U.S. government agencies, including the National Security Council, Treasury Department, State Department and White House. Africa Fund Manager magazine named Mr. Pittman to the "Power 50" list of industry leaders who are shaping investment trends in Africa. He also serves on the executive committee of the board of the Corporate Council on Africa, where he chairs the Finance Working Group. He is a member of the Expert Advisory Board for Dalberg Global Development Advisors. Mr. Pittman graduated summa cum laude from Florida State University, and received an M.A. in economics from the University of Chicago.
About General William "Kip" Ward
General William "Kip" Ward (ret) is a retired Army General Officer and was the inaugural Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). He successfully established the nation's newest and most uniquely positioned interagency geographic command responsible for all U.S. defense and security activities on the African continent and its island nations, with staff representatives from State, Commerce, Treasury, Homeland Security and other U.S. Cabinet Departments and Agencies. In commanding AFRICOM, his visionary leadership promoted the value of forging relationships, creating partnerships, enhancing regional cooperation and the importance of sustained security engagement in pursuing U.S. national interests. Prior to that role, General Ward was Deputy Commander, United States European Command, responsible for the Command's day-to-day activities. General Ward is a distinguished and steady leader, having commanded at every level from platoon as a Lieutenant to geographic command as a General. Ward has spent his life in selfless service to the nation, safeguarding America's interests at home and abroad and has an enviable reputation for his teamwork. A Master Paratrooper, General Ward is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced courses, Fort Benning, Georgia; the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. General Ward was an assistant professor, Department of Social Sciences, teaching political science and public policy at the United States Military Academy, West Point. General Ward is a decorated combat veteran and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Morgan State University in Baltimore and a Master of Arts degree in political science from The Pennsylvania State University.
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"Some days in late August at home are like this, the air thin and eager like this, with something in it sad and nostalgic and familiar…"
— William Faulkner.
I hope you have a great Labor Day weekend! Can you believe we are here already? What are you up to? Traveling? Staying put? I'll be right here, nursing away the newest bout of poison ivy & a spider bite (epps). I calculated (when I was having trouble falling asleep the other night) that over the summer I've had approximately : 6 ice cream cones, 3 cases of poison ivy, swam in the Atlantic ocean 7 times, swam in the pool 40 times, read four books. had one sunburn, been on a boat three times, hiked two trails on the Appalachian, cut one hundred flowers from the garden, ate 30 tomatoes, went blueberry, peach and strawberry picking, watched 13 perfect sunsets, saw fireworks, and watched a little girl catch a toad. All in all, a pretty good summer.
I've gathered some links from around the web this week if you are in a reading kind of mood over the weekend. Have a relaxing long weekend.
Street portraits in Hong Kong from the 50's.
20 Victorian slang's that seem oddly modern.
A love story in sickness & health (grab a tissue).
A pretty cake you can make (great for a shower or wedding).
Now that we are knee deep in tomatoes, this pie looks pretty good.
Leave it to Amy Polar to set men straight.
Just saw this movie on Netflix last night-so good.
Would you get married at city hall? Watch this slide show of city hall weddings.
Romper obsessed. This one is pretty.
10 gmail hacks to help you stay sane.
Salinger's home is on the market in Cornish, N.H.
From my alma mater the always highly anticipated mindset list for 2018.
Boyhood is also about Motherhood. Have you seen the movie?


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It is generally acknowledged that the future of nuclear power, with all of its low carbon virtues, will rely on the emergence of small reactors that greatly reduce costs and increase deployment opportunities. Reactors that manufacturers can produce in assembly-line fashion and transport to their destination on trucks will allow utilities and other users to purchase capacity in affordable chunks, rather than requiring them to spend the roughly $10 billion that today's large reactors require.
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Some of us are packing it up and heading south. I will be spending the winter and spring in Scottsdale, and already I'm looking forward to planting flowers in our garden and birding. So far in our new home I have seen the following at our feeder from my office window: American Cardinal, Inca Dove, Mourning Dove, Abert's Towhee, Gamble's Quail, Curved-Bill Thrasher, Red-Shafted Flicker, House Finch, and House Sparrow. I also saw flying in our new neighborhood, but not at our feeder, Lesser Nighthawk, Harris Hawk, Turkey Vulture, and Western Wood Peewee.
There will be a few birds over the winter in Munds Park for sure, and I would like to hear from those of you who live here year-round about what birds you see. I think two of the more common birds you will see are Steller's Jay and American Crow. They are related – both from the Corvidae family of birds in the Passerine order. The American Crow is found throughout most of the United States, while the Steller's Jay is found only in the Western part of the country and usually in habitat that is 3,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level.
The Steller's Jay will be after peanuts if you put them out. These birds are very smart and will watch for you, especially if you have a consistent time of day for filling your peanut feeder or placing peanuts on your deck railings. With its black and crested head, iridescent body, and loud call, the Steller's Jay is will continue to remind you all year long that it is a proud and loud resident of Munds Park.
I had a business colleague in Los Angeles who told me once that she thought the American Crow is an urban phenomenon. What she meant by that, I think, was that this large, all-black, social, mischievous, and noisy bird seemed to find itself at home in LA parks, parking lots, school yards, and lawns as well as the wilderness outskirts of the city. American Crows live in most parts of the United States, and they are year-round residents. While they eat insects, earthworms, small animals, seeds, and fruit, they will also pick at garbage, frequent landfills, and eat the stale bread or popcorn you may throw out the door for them. American Crows nest early – about April – and they do not breed until they are at least two years old. They are monogamous, and the mated pairs form families that stay together for many years. American Crows have come to our bird bath in Munds Park and always more than one show up. I am guessing it's a few of the "teenagers" going out on their own for an exciting adventure at a new watering hole.
I plan on taking a few birding trips over the winter, including one to Wisconsin in October. Hopefully I will get to add at least one "lifer" to my birding list. However, I have come to realize that one never knows where the next new bird will appear, so a pair of binoculars is always at hand wherever I go. Each day is an opportunity to open our eyes and ears to the wonderful nature around us, which includes our feathered neighbors.


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Project: External Reference Architects (Nacho Toribio, Carmelo Zappulla)
Location: La Pedrera-Casa Milà, Provença, 261-265, 08008 Barcelona
Site area: 7245.975 m2
Date: September 2014
Casa Mila is the last civil work designed by Antonio Gaudi. Was built from 1906 to 1912. To the present day amazes with undulating stone facade and floral iron balconies. In 1984 was declared a World Heritage by UNESCO.
External Reference Architects during the design process remembered about the need to respect the architectural context. The word ¨non-designed¨ was a general rule the project. This means on the formal level, we have tried not to introduce new shapes and geometries beyond the Gaudi's language to the interior. We started by identifying two lines on the ground corresponding to the inner walls and facade profiles. We realized that the agitated surfaces of walls became livelier as they approached and bolted outside.
We designed the wavy wooden floor covering current one (not original designed by Gaudí). This platform does not affect the building structurally in any case, as can be easily removed later without doing the damage the underneath floor. The platform is divided into two levels. The first is just above the current level and the second is higher, reaching a height that makes visible the dining space from the street. In addition the restaurant becomes a point with a privileged view over the city.


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An unemployed single mother from Co Armagh is to stand trial in connection with the murdcer of prison officer David Black from Cookstown.
Fiona McFadden (29), of Killough Gardens, Lurgan, appeared at Belfast Crown Court on Friday for a brief arraignment hearing.
She pleaded not guilty to a single charge that she supplied a false alibi to a murder suspect on the day after Mr Black was killed.
The charge alleges that on November 3, 2012, she "did an act which had a tendency to pervert the course of public justice, namely, informed police officers investigating the murder of David Black that Sean McVeigh had been in her company at her address between 4pm and 9.30 pm on the 31st day of October 2012".
The court heard her trial is expected to last a number of weeks.
McFadden was released on continuing bail to await the fixing of a date for her trial later this year.
Mr Black was shot dead on the M1 in County Armagh as he went to work at Maghaberry Prison in November 2012.
The 52-year-old father of two was the first prison officer in NI to be murdered in almost 20 years.


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¿Cómo actualizar el firmware? http://foro.syscom.mx/discussion/336/
20 Mejoras en la versión 1.3.0 build 120620 :
1、 Adding the "input box", which you can input the secure code when we reset the DVR (it will show up after double click on the lower left of the log in box)
2、 It can support 2TB or more than 2TB HDD (up to 4 TB)
3、 It supports NO-IP protocol.
4、 It supports kalatel of old 8000 series device.
5、 It supports channel-zero encoding
6、 It's compatible with 7000 series' front panel
7、 It supports Hikvision DDNS, which is easy DDNS
8、 Configuration of output modes is supported, (input modes option is in "camera" settings). We have 2 options in output modes: standard and Brilliant.
We have 3 options in input modes: standard, Gentle and Bright.
9、 It supports backwards playback.
10、HDD is abnormally offline (to pluck the data link or the power line of the HDD power) will have alarm handle; either the status of HDD is sleep or not sleep, will both have alarm handle.
11、It will check the status of HDD, which is not formatted or has HDD error, then it will pop up the "format HDD " box automatically. (after we finish the wizard)
12、It supports Redundant recording
13、One channel can support 16 times playback, and shows "X16" in screen.
14、Right click on the main output, we can have menu to control the AUX output. (Switch between one camera preview and multi-camera preview)
15、It supports Event search
16、Optimize the time of formatting HDD (for 2TB HDD, we used to cost more than 400s to format it, and now, it only cost us about 140s or less, which depends on the different models of HDD)
17、It supports CVBS scaling.
18、The sharpness and other options of GUI can be configured by users. (the parameters is from 0 to 15, and the default parameters is 8)
19、It can support to modify the resolution of VGA output when we operate in the menu of CVBS output; it also supports modify the resolution of VGA output by using "setResolution" orders by RS232.
20、It supports three languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese
Para más información sobre la función de E-mail ver el post:http://syscom.mx/foro/discussion/158/configuracion-de-email-en-dvrs-hikvision


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The Rev Mpho Tutu, daughter of Nobel Laureate and Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has called for the abolition of school fees in South Africa and a global effort to secure free primary schooling for all the world's children.
Ms Tutu, who is founder of an Institute for Prayer and Pilgrimage, made the plea at a news conference held last week in conjunction with Global Campaign for Education Week and an orphans advocacy group.
"Those most impacted by school fees are girls," she declared, adding that giving South African children access to a free education would also help to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS because they would learn better how to protect themselves.
Ms Tutu also urged the US and other G8 countries to increase their funding for orphans and primary education worldwide, as part of an initiative fronted by actress Angelina Jolie and a series of other celebrities and public figures.
Members of Global Action for Children, an orphan advocacy group, are seeking 2.5 billion dollars from the American government for programmes that would support children suffering from disease and poverty.
The aim is also to provide crucial free primary school education in developing countries, where access to basic learning is severely rationed by lack of income and a shortage of resources.
"Their education is an investment in our future," Angelina Jolie declared of orphaned children. "When they are given a chance, they grow strong."


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In the Aug. 2 "Today's Papers," Daniel Politi mistakenly referred to a National Symphony Orchestra performance as an opera.
In the Aug. 1 "Today's Blogs," Michael Weiss wrote that blogger Rachel Sklar interviewed Mort Zuckerman. She quoted statements Zuckerman made to MSNBC.
In the July 31 "Music Box," Erik Davis listed an incorrect title for the Jimi Hendrix song "If 6 Was 9."
In the July 30 "Explainer," Michelle Tsai mixed up the date of a news helicopter collision in Phoenix.
In the July 30 "Politics," John Dickerson mistakenly claimed that Teresa Wolf is Democratic chairwoman of Waterloo County, Iowa. She is Democratic chairwoman of Woodbury County.
In the July 30 "Television," Troy Patterson stated the wrong address for the Discovery Channel headquarters.
In image No. 12 of the July 27 "Today's Pictures," Magnum Photos initially misidentifiedMaharani Gayatri Devi as Indira Gandhi. They also misspelled Gandhi.
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By The Voice of OC:
When Anaheim protesters clashed with police in a downtown riot last year after a string of fatal police shootings, it became clear to many residents that there are two Anaheims.
One city boasts world-class sports venues, Disneyland's magic kingdom and an affluent, mostly white bedroom community perched atop the tumbling hills that form the city's Eastern frontier.
The other side of Anaheim is a collection of neglected neighborhoods sprawled over the city's flat-lands. A mainly working-class Latino community scraping by with low-wage jobs, fearful of aggressive police officers and gangs, and stunted by a bleak sense that the city's political elite cares little for their plight.
On Tuesday, Mayor Tom Tait confronted the two Anaheim's during the mayor's annual State of The City address.
As is city tradition, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce presented Monday's luncheon event, and most attendees were business leaders, not ordinary residents.
Below a gilded stage and a vast blue curtain, the city's powerbrokers dined on seasoned chicken and chocolate pudding deserts served in skinny glasses.
Tait's message was harder to swallow.
"It is important for our reputation that there not be two Anaheims," said Tait, in reference to the media storm last summer that placed the city's strife on an international stage. "But even more important, on a human level, it's just not right."
Yet creating one prosperous city won't be easy.
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In the post below, I reconsidered the gang of 14 deal in light of the Roberts and Alito confirmation proceedings. This is also a good time to reconsider the Republican leadership's decision a year ago not to deny Arlen Specter the chairmanship of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
I don't think there's any question that this was the right move. Specter has conducted himself well, and might have caused problems had he been on the outside. Unlike with the gang of 14 deal, Power Line had the right line on this one. We grudgingly agreed with the decision of the Senate leadership not to block Specter.
In my view, the common denominator here is that on both issues — the gang of 14 deal and the Specter chairmanship — conservatives were better served by Senate Republicans than many of us believed at the time.
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Child abuse can take many forms. Such forms can include physical abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, neglect, and maltreatment. The child will almost always be questioned about the abuse. The way in which the police officers and the criminal justice system go about their investigation can affect the child. There are certain ways in which to question a child about violence in the home. A cold hard fact of child abuse is that in 1999, child protective services agencies received reports on about 1.97 million allegedly maltreated children. (Gosselin, 2005) For this reason alone, one would want to research more on how to stop, prevent, and catch child abuse before it becomes even worse. This study involves interviews with Child Protection Agency members and their thoughts on how to improve the investigations of child abuse.
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"A Study of Investigating Child Abuse,"
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A pensioner has begun a legal battle to reduce age and be recognized as being 20 years younger than his actual age so he can go back to work and achieve greater success with women on Tinder.
Emile Ratelband, 69, argues that if transgender people are allowed to change sex, he should be allowed to change his date of birth because doctors said he has the body of a 45-year-old, UK Telegraph reports.
The entrepreneur and self-help guru is suing his local authority after they refused the amend his age on official documents.
Mr Ratelband's case has now gone to a court in the city of Arnhmen in the eastern Dutch province of Gelderland.
The case has caused controversy in his homeland, with the Dutch edition of Vice, a news website, asking, "Is Emile Ratelband disturbed or accidentally extremely woke?"
Mr Ratelband was born on 11th March 1949, but says he feels at least 20 years younger and wants to change his birth date to 11th March 1969.
Mr Ratelband said:
"I have done a check-up and what does it show? My biological age is 45 years.
"When I'm 69, I am limited. If I'm 49, then I can buy a new house, drive a different car. I can take up more work.
"When I'm on Tinder and it say I'm 69, I don't get an answer. When I'm 49, with the face I have, I will be in a luxurious position.
"Transgenders can now have their gender changed on their birth certificate, and in the same spirit there should be room for an age change."


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aloha, ian! at today's teleconference, dave poehlman mentioned that a good example for the preservation of focus when invoking a new viewport was the JFW (JAWS for Windows) List of Links, which displays the current slash closest hyperlink when the audio rendering of a page parsed by MSIE 4x or 5x is stopped (i.e. when speech output is squelched using the CONTROL key)... this behavior is noted and documented in the full text of the long description and explanation of the functionality illustrated by the snapshots of the JFW List of Links, and the associated HTML Options property sheet, which i submitted to the working group in january... the description and illustrations can be accessed via the UA mail archive at: (long URI warning) <http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/w3c-wai-ua/2000JanMar/0123.html> i believe that this implementation illustrates that it would not be unreasonable to expect that focus be retained (even if only at a gross level of granularity) when a user invokes a structured slash outline (over)view... gregory. ------------------------------------------------ Writing is easy; all you do is sit staring at a blank piece of paper until the drops of blood form on your forehead. -- Gene Fowler ------------------------------------------------ Gregory J. Rosmaita <firstname.lastname@example.com> WebMonster and Minister of Propaganda, VICUG NYC <http://www.hicom.net/~oedipus/vicug/> ------------------------------------------------Received on Tuesday, 25 April 2000 21:08:52 UTC
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Calling anyone in Bath who is an Anarchist, thinks they might be, or is just Anarcho-Curious. Join the Anarchist Federation and friends on Saturday the 8th of April re-ignite anarchism in Bath! We'll be having a freeshop in the centre, followed by a meeting to share schemes and ideas (Facebook event).
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The CSS working group published updated documentation for the CSS test suites, including instructions for people who want to contribute and authoring guidelines based on experience with existing tests. http://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/Test/testsuitedocumentation.html http://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/Test/guidelines.html (The previous version is also still available.) One of the main goals of the documentation is to make it easy for people to write test cases. The format is meant to be suitable for writing tests "by hand" and for generating them automatically. We hope people will adopt the format and send us their tests. Another goal is to make it easy to reuse tests and to separate the tests from the harness that is provided for navigating them. E.g., the tests for a specification can be used also for a "profile" of that specification, because they are only included by reference. In most environments, in particular in modern desktop browsers, this inclusion by reference is transparent to the user. For now, reactions and tests are best sent to firstname.lastname@example.com. We may open a dedicated mailing list later for people involved in CSS testing. Bert -- Bert Bos ( W 3 C ) http://www.w3.org/ http://www.w3.org/people/bos/ W3C/INRIA firstname.lastname@example.com 2004 Rt des Lucioles / BP 93 +33 (0)4 92 38 76 92 06902 Sophia Antipolis Cedex, FranceReceived on Wednesday, 5 February 2003 09:24:47 UTC
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Downward pressure on profitability for life and general insurers
by Gill Montia
Story link: Downward pressure on profitability for life and general insurers
The latest financial services survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) shows business volumes and income falling over the past three months, with profitability declining for the first time since June 2009.
However, for life insurers, business volumes increased for the eleventh consecutive quarter and at the strongest rate since June 2011.
Firms also reported a significant increase in the value of new business but downward pressure on premiums in the quarter to June, and growing total and average costs had a negative impact on profits.
Life insurers are nevertheless expanding their employment, and plan stronger investment on marketing and IT in the coming year.
General insurers saw a fall in business volumes and reported that premium income was a little lower compared with the previous quarter, which alongside a rise in average costs helped to push down profitability.
In addition, the trend in the value of insurance claims during the past year was up, and firms expect this to be the case looking forward.
Turning to brokers, business volumes, employment and profitability increased and all three are predicted to do so again next quarter.
Brokers also plan to invest more in the year ahead on IT systems and marketing expenditure.
PwC's UK insurance leader, Mark Stephen, comments: "As the requirements of Solvency II and RDR drives up headcount, and the shortage of actuarial talent drives up wages, insurers will have to develop simpler, more transparent products with lower management charges to capitalise on volume growth."
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text: We analyzed Fortune's "Ten Most Admired Companies" (2001)1 as a whole portfolio and as individual companies, comparing them to 10 index portfolios for the 15-year period from January 2001 through December 2015. The results of the study are shown in the chart below, indicating the equal-weighted (across the nine remaining publicly traded companies) "Fortune Most Admired Portfolio" significantly underperformed most of the index portfolios. Despite the fact that the "Fortune Most Admired Portfolio" carried slightly higher risk than the riskiest Index Portfolio 100, $100,000 grew to $246,834 for the time period vs. $310,356 for Index Portfolio 100. The story gets worse for the "Fortune" tellers. Six of the ten ended up with worse returns than the S&P 500 for the period, and Dell Computer reverted to a privately held company in 2013. Even Warren Buffett's widely touted Berkshire Hathaway stock failed to compensate investors for risk, closely delivering the returns of an Index Portfolio 70, despite the fact that it took risk comparable to Index Portfolio 90. This sort of data begs the question: If stock picking is such a fruitless endeavor, why do magazines keep selling this elusive dream? The answer is quite basic: Pro-index funds stories don't sell magazines. No big brokerage house would take out a full-page ad that says, "Don't hire us to trade your portfolio — just index and relax." Nonetheless, this is a poor reason to perpetuate the myth that financial journalists or "Fortune Tellers" can pick the handful of stocks to achieve wealth. In fact, by the looks of it, the best way to lose a fortune is to follow Fortune. 1. Ahmad Diba and Lisa Munoz, America's Most Admired Companies, Fortune Magazine, Feb. 19, 2001. Step 3Fortune MagazineBerkshire HathawayPerformance Previous Article Next Article All Articles About Index Fund Advisors Index Fund Advisors, Inc. (IFA) is a fee-only advisory and wealth management firm that provides risk-appropriate, returns-optimized, globally-diversified and tax-managed investment strategies with a fiduciary standard of care. Founded in 1999, IFA is a Registered Investment Adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that provides investment advice to individuals, trusts, corporations, non-profits, and public and private institutions. Based in Irvine, California, IFA manages individual and institutional accounts, including IRA, 401(k), 403(b), profit sharing, pensions, endowments and all other investment accounts. IFA also facilitates IRA rollovers from 401(k)s and 403(b)s. To find out more about the value of IFA click here. To determine your risk capacity, take the Risk Capacity Survey. About the AuthorsTom AllenTom Allen is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®), Certified Cash Balance Consultant (CBC) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Level III Candidate. Tom received his Bachelor of Science in Management Science as well as his Bachelor of Art in Philosophy from the University of California, San Diego. Mark Hebner - Founder, Index Fund Advisors, Inc. Founder and President of Index Fund Advisors, Inc., and author of Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors. He is a Wealth Advisor, with an MBA from the University of California at Irvine and a BS in Pharmacy from the University of New Mexico with a specialization in Nuclear Pharmacy.


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Onwards to the next weaving project.. On the Warped Weavers Forum there is a WAL (weave along) involving the book 'Next Steps in Weaving' and rather than starting with Chapter One, I jumped to the Chapter on Summer and Winter - something I have wanted to try for a while, but couldn't get my head around the process.
I didn't have the right weight of cotton so I am using a 5/2 cotton for the warp and tabby weft and it used double for the pattern weft - perhaps not the best, but I have finally worked out what I should be doing. The tabby pick is woven between every pattern pick and hey presto you have a double sided fabric which is light on one side and darken the other - summer and winter!
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ERIC CLAPTON: Opens Tour
Eric Clapton played the first of his eight scheduled U.S. dates for 2017 last night at New York's Madison Square Garden. He'll play the second tonight.
He kicked off the 15-song set with "Key to the Highway," the first of three songs he'd play off Derek and the Dominos' Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. That was followed by "Badge," the first of three songs he'd do from his days with Cream. The show also included his two biggest pop hits in the U.S., his chart-topping cover of Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" and the number-two "Tears in Heaven."
Clapton was joined by both his opening acts, Jimmie Vaughan and Gary Clark Junior, for his final encore number, the Bo Diddley song "Before You Accuse Me." After tonight, Clapton's remaining dates will be two shows at the Forum in L.A. March 25th and 26th plus two each at the Garden and the Forum again in September.
Last Night's Setlist:
- "Key to the Highway"
- "Badge"
- "I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man"
- "I Shot the Sheriff"
- "Driftin' Blues"
- "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out"
- "Tears in Heaven"
- "Layla"
- "Somebody's Knocking"
- "Wonderful Tonight"
- "Cross Road Blues"
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- "Cocaine"
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A newsworthy, must-read book about what prompted Edward Snowden to blow the whistle on his former employer, the National Security Agency, and what likely awaits him for having done so.
In June 2013, the Guardian published the first of the revelations of the "Snowden file"—a huge trove of data, "thousands of documents and millions of words"—put in its lap by way of columnist Glenn Greenwald. Guardian foreign correspondent Harding (co-author: WikiLeaks: Inside Julian Assange's War on Secrecy, 2011, etc.) re-creates the curious trail that led Snowden to Greenwald and that led him to leak those documents in the first place. The author casts the prime motivation as a kind of revulsion born of Snowden's experience as an analyst knee-deep in material that—it is very clear—was none of the NSA's business, reinforced by Snowden's time stationed in the relative freedom of Switzerland. It is also clear that Snowden's act was premeditated, though not out of anti-Americanism (he's a Ron Paul–type libertarian, it seems) and not for monetary impulse, though he could have sold the documents to any one of a number of foreign powers. Harding's narrative covers numerous serial stories that developed from Snowden's decision: first, the cloak-and-dagger work that got the files to Greenwald, then the NSA's efforts and those of the larger American government to curb the post-publication damage (sometimes via British proxies), then Snowden's flight into Russian exile in order to avoid the fate of fellow whistle-blower Bradley Manning. Harding closes with the thought that Snowden may have no other home for some time to come—but that even wider implications remain to be explored, including the possibility that British activists might be able to introduce something like the First Amendment to protect its press in the future.
Whether you view Snowden's act as patriotic or treasonous, this fast-paced, densely detailed book is the narrative of first resort.


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It's almost here. The end of this year. Is that haunting question nagging at you? I wonder what's next? Change is inevitable but how do we prepare for it? Better yet, how does change change us? There was a time when I didn't want anything to change. I waited so long to be sixteen that […]
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A brief homage to Franklin Gothicwww.moma.org
Franklin Gothic is the basis of MoMA's typographic identity. August Hefner found some examples of Franklin Gothic being used at the museum dating back to the 1930s. One of the signs reads:
The public is urgently requested to visit the Galleries in the morning, from 10 to 12 and evening from 8 to 10 in order to avoid congesting the elevator service. If this request is complied with, it will not be necessary to charge admission.
I didn't realize that the museum's adaptation of the typeface, MoMA Gothic, was created by the same type designer as the original.


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Case 1
Hi Fashi,
Just something to share although it only a dream and not to 执着[Fixation].
I have a 吉祥[auspicious] dream after yesterday Vajrasattva repentance session.
In dream I saw white light from little to very shining when I chant shizun 心咒 [mantra]。
And I also use this white light to help a lot of 众生 [sentient beings]。
很吉祥的梦。[very auspicious dream]
Comments: In cases like the above, who has done Repentance practice, an auspicious dream means Repentance is positive or successful!
Case 2
In a group chat:-
Z said that Y (Muslim) should convert to Christianity. He went on to tell of seeing Jesus Christ and what a wonderful experience it was to him.
Y said when he was 18 years old, he thinks of girls all the time and in his dreams he also see himself with many girls doing all sorts of things with them.
To him, these are all very real!
NOW lets have FUN!
In Case 1, this student has a good aura and had many past experiences of being Cool, Calm, Clear minded in dreams to chant Guru Mantra.
This one is no Delusion.
Many are too up-tight about something and somehow in their dreams "THEY MANIFESTED" what they craved so desperately!
The important thing is what Aura does this person exudes when they tell you that they can see GOD?
Now remember I asked a fashi in Caotun Temple main hall on 17 May 2014 at about 2pm; can he see an animal zoo beside Grandmaster Lu on stage as he has Special Sight?
If he can see the Animal Zoo, why he continue to take sides and tell me to stop "creating havoc" ?
It is obvious his sight is limited, agree?
Now people that can "SEE" does not automatically points to their Heavenly eye being OPENED!
There is a range from Naked/Human Eye to Heavenly Eye!
In a previous article, the husband said he can see his wife as a Skeleton!
Let me tell you that seeing Skeleton means this person has yet to attain Heavenly Eye Fully!
Dear all, When your Aura do not match up, what you dream of or see are Delusions which are manifestation of what you crave most!
When someone tells me that he/she can see GM in or out of dream state, I have a good scan of their auras!
Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hom
Lama Lotuschef
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Getting Ashore
Ships dock at Heritage Wharf in an area known as the Royal Naval Dockyard or the West End.
Fast Fact
Bermuda has no rivers or freshwater lakes, so drinking water is derived mostly from rainwater. Please use sparingly.
Port Shopping
With a variety of upscale stores and one-of-a-kind boutiques, Bermuda offers pure retail bliss.
Royal Naval Dockyard
One of Bermuda's most visited sites, the dockyard is home to various local artisans, exhibitions, restaurants, and boutiques. It is also home to Bermuda Fun Golf and the National Museum of Bermuda.
The colonial town is the business hub with boutiques, specialty shops, historic buildings, churches, museums, galleries, and gardens.
St. George's
The original capital is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit historic forts, homes, and the Western Hemisphere's oldest Anglican church.
Horseshoe Bay Beach
Sit back, relax, and take in the beauty of the long, sweeping crescent of pink sand at this famous beach.
Bermuda: Paradise Is Closer Than You Think
Mark Twain once said, "You can go to heaven if you want. I'd rather stay in Bermuda." Upon arrival on Bermuda, it's easy to see why. Although it's only 21 miles long and 1.75 miles...
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Going Green
Bermuda is home to more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Five US presidents, Babe Ruth, and Winston Churchill have all hi...
Culture Club
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O'Dea basketball coach Lumpkin dead at 57
Phil Lumpkin, a former NBA player who helped lead O'Dea High School to multiple state basketball titles, has died. He was 57.
The Seattle school announced his death on their Web site, asking community members to remember him in prayers. His exact cause of death was not available Monday night.
A 1974 graduate of Miami University of Ohio, Lumpkin played two seasons in the NBA, earning a career .424 shooting percentage in 82 games, according to basketball-reference.com.
He played the 1974-75 season with Portland, and the following season with Phoenix after being traded for a 1976 second round draft pick.
Lumpkin began as the O'Dea head coach in 1991, earned more than 300 wins and became one of the Metro League's most successful coaches. The school's appearance in the 3A state championship earlier this year marked O"Dea's 19th state berth in the past 21 years.
He coached the Fighting Irish to five state Class 3A championships: 1993, 1997, 2004, 2005 and 2007. Lumpkin's teams finished second in 2006 and 1999. Last season, his team placed fifth in the state.
Friends expected to see Lumpkin at a meeting of Metro League basketball coaches Tuesday night.
"I'm rocked by this one," Rainier Beach High School coach Mike Bethea said. "A lot of my coaching philosophy and my whole approach is taken basically from what Phil did."
Lumpkin told Bethea -- who coached Rainier Beach to four state basketball championships -- there would always be people critiquing him. He said to be satisfied coaching the way he knew best -- a feeling Bethea said Lumpkin had in his own career.
"We've lost someone that's a good friend," said Bethea, who faced O'Dea in the 2004 state championship and other high-profile games. "He prepared kids for the next step in life.
"It was not just about sports. He wanted young men to be ready to step out there and make it."
Asked by the Seattle P-I to describe his coaching style in a word, Lumpkin chose discipline.
"It's pretty simple; I teach the game a certain way and I expect my teams to play the way I teach it," he said in 2005. "I respect the game and my players, and in return I expect them to respect the game, as well as their coaches."
One of his biggest influences was Darrell Hedric, a Miami University of Ohio coach. Lumpkin said Hedric got him to buy into the importance of playing good defense, and never crossed the line between being a coach and buddy.
Lumpkin said he could still call Hedric for advice decades after playing for him.
The O'Dea coach had many standout players, including former NBA player Kevin Burleson, University of Washington guard Doug Wrenn, Stanford point guard Mitch Johnson and Arizona State standout Jamelle McMillan, but he didn't single out one to reporters.
"With so many kids that have contributed in so many different ways - and each individual was so valuable at the time in what they brought to the program - let's just say I've had too many to name one," he told the P-I in 2005.
That year, he said coaching the 2004 state championship team -- a squad that beat Rainier Beach in double overtime -- was his most significant coaching experience.
"People said we were overmatched at times and that no one really feared or was intimidated by us," he said. "We didn't try and do any of that stuff. We tried to maximize our strengths, and that group played up to its potential."
Lumpkin, known for his intense demeanor, said he tried to impart life lessons not only in wins.
"It's so important for kids to learn to not take winning for granted," he said, "and losing can always change."


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When Usain Bolt ran in the 100 metres final at the Beijing Olympics he became the first man to go under 9.7sec. The world looked on in awe. A year later Bolt did it again, becoming the first to better 9.6 when he set the world record of 9.58. His athletic feats led many of the world's most distinguished scientists to ponder just how fast a human can possibly run.
Some are already sure of the limits. In 2008 the French Institute of Sport concluded that athletics world records would hit a ceiling in the year 2060. The Institute analysed all 3,260 world records set since the first modern Olympics in 1896 and found that, while athletes were performing at 75% of their potential in 1896, in 2008 they were functioning at 99%.
Others looked more closely at Bolt's potential. A scientific paper produced by Cornell University analysed the Jamaican's Beijing run of 9.69 in which he famously slowed down to celebrate his victory. Had he not done so, the scientists believe, he could have won in 9.55sec. They went on to predict that Bolt was capable of breaking the 9.5 barrier.
Another study by Mark Denny of Stanford University claimed that the absolute limit for any sprinter would be 9.48.
Bolt himself, despite a year plagued by injury, says he would like to set an unbeatable mark before he retires. "I'm hoping I get to be the one to get to 9.4 because that's where I think the record will probably never be beaten. I think it will stop at 9.4 – but you never know."
They are all wrong, according to one of the world's leading experts in the field. Frans Bosch, professor of biomechanics and motor learning at Fontys University in the Netherlands and a specialist in athletic performance, is one of the speakers at a groundbreaking conference in London this week. He believes that many predictions, often based on statistical calculations, are fundamentally flawed.
"As long as nobody knows the limiting factor in sprinting, then a prediction in that area makes no sense," says Bosch. "If you look at all the predictions that have been made so far, they're all based on one small aspect of sprinting. When you only look at that you lose perspective."
Bosch discusses the various theories, among them the assertion that sprinters' muscles will simply break down if pushed to their limits or that the brain is the decisive factor but is unable to process the signals fast enough. His own interest lies in the role that shock absorbers play in the movement stability of a sprinter. There is a great deal more to learn, says Bosch – a point on which many more scientists agree.
"It's very early stages in understanding," he says. "It could be many, many years still before we know more. If you look at a very important development in science over the last 15 years called dynamic systems theory and complex theory, we have learned that the answers to our questions are actually further away than ever before. We're probably not getting closer to the answer, we're just getting closer to asking the right questions."
Bosch uses the example of a BBC documentary in which the 400m world record holder Michael Johnson analyses Bolt's 9.58sec world-record run and points out his technical flaws in running – losing power by moving too much from side to side.
"It could easily be that, if he corrects it [in the way that Johnson suggests], he could be slower," Bosch says. "You usually see if someone has a poor sprinting technique because he's rocking to the side of his stand leg. So, if you have your left foot on the ground, then you're rocking to the left … that's been perceived as a flaw in technique. But with Usain Bolt it's the opposite. When his left foot is on the ground he's rocking to his right, when his right foot is on the ground he's rocking to his left. And if you look carefully at why this is happening it's because he's capable of producing forces on the ground much quicker than somebody else just because he's rocking."
So Johnson's theory is wrong? "Yes, exactly. They don't know why Bolt's doing that and he [Bolt] doesn't know it himself." Bosch believes that sprinting is so complex, and so variable in each individual, that "nobody, not even Michael Johnson, can calculate or tell or explain what the ideal technique for the body of Usain Bolt would be."
While the world is wowed by Bolt's achievements, Bosch views the French sprinter Christophe Lemaitre as an equally fascinating model for study – not, as most observers point out, because of his white skin but because of his body type which, like Bolt's, is long and lean. "Lemaitre is interesting because he's not strong at all, his physical capabilities are absolutely moderate – he clean and jerks 60kg and snatches 45kg [in the gym], which is almost at a recreational level. But what you see now more than before is sprinters like Bolt or Lemaitre, who are not as strength-based as the Ben Johnsons of this world, and are very tall. Maybe another body composition is emerging that is even more suited for reaching these tremendous speeds."
Even tiny genetic details within the human body can explain certain capabilities. Using a virtual model of a human body at the University of Amsterdam, scientists found that the point at which muscles are attached to the human skeleton can affect its performance. "They calculated a vertical jump, looking at what the influence was of the calf muscle, and they found it had no influence whatsoever of the jumping height," Bosch says. "Then they changed the lever of the calf muscle at the knee joint by about 2mm and they found it had a massive influence. It's only now science is beginning to model and calculate these things."
Dr Eddie Coyle, a professor at the University of Texas, is a specialist in the physiological factors that limit human endurance in sport and has worked with the cyclist Lance Armstrong for many years. He, too, will speak at the three-day UKSEM conference (UK Sport and Exercise Medicine) at which dozens of the world's leading experts in exercise, nutrition and human performance will present papers.
After Haile Gebrselassie ran the marathon in 2hr 3min 59sec in 2008 there was renewed speculation over whether anyone could run the distance in under two hours. Coyle is confident it is possible.
"Science says that we can predict a two-hour marathon and I think people have the ability, eventually, to run about 1hr 58min," Coyle says. "The two most important factors are how economical the runners are, how much energy they expend while they're running. The very best runners expend 30% less energy than an average runner. We don't know what that is due to. Some people think it's because they have less mass in their lower legs. That takes less energy. We don't really have any other credible theories … but it's unlikely there's one factor. Another factor is their ability to consume oxygen at higher rates while producing very little lactic acid."
Coyle says the 1:58 mark is based on the data and research available at the moment but, if there was more information to work with, that time could be reduced further still.
Gebrselassie, 37, is unlikely to be the man to take on that challenge but Coyle has earmarked another runner who could: Sammy Wanjiru, the Olympic marathon champion in 2008. "It was hot in Beijing and he still ran close to two hours," says Coyle of the Kenyan's Olympic record time of 2:06:32, almost three minutes faster than the previous best set in 1984. "That's a pretty impressive time for such oppressive conditions and he was so young at the time, only 21, which means he's got time to improve still."
Ellis Cashmore, professor of culture, media and sport at Staffordshire University, believes that human nature will continue to confound sports scientists by throwing up unpredictable variables. "People say Bolt's a freak. Actually he's not. Look at the history of athletics, of people defying expectations.
"Tiger Woods redefined the expectations of golf, so now we have golfers doing gymwork to become more powerful. Martina Navratilova, when she came along, was seen as a freak. She played such aggressive tennis, no one had ever seen a woman play like that before. Again she rewrote the script so that we then had Steffi Graf and the Williams sisters. Now when I look back at Navratilova playing it doesn't look at all strange to me but at the time it was a real 'wow' moment. Just as those athletes have done, the rules will continue to be rewritten throughout this century and we will continue to be surprised. The human element will always defy sports scientists."
For details of the UK Sport and Exercise Medicine conference, visit uksem.org


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Daggernose shark
|Daggernose shark
|Scientific classification
T. N. Gill, 1862
I. oxyrhynchus
|Binomial name
|Isogomphodon oxyrhynchus
(J. P. Müller & Henle, 1839)
|Range of the daggernose shark
Carcharias oxyrhynchus Müller & Henle, 1839
The daggernose shark (Isogomphodon oxyrhynchus) is a little-known species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, and the only extant member of its genus. It inhabits shallow tropical waters off northeastern South America, from Trinidad to northern Brazil, favoring muddy habitats such as mangroves, estuaries, and river mouths, though it is intolerant of fresh water. A relatively small shark typically reaching 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in length, the daggernose shark is unmistakable for its elongated, flattened, and pointed snout, tiny eyes, and large paddle-shaped pectoral fins.
Daggernose sharks are predators of small schooling fishes. Its reproduction is viviparous, with females give birth to 2–8 pups every other year during the rainy season; this species is capable of shifting the timing of its reproductive cycle by several months in response to the environment. Harmless to humans, the daggernose shark is caught for food and as bycatch in artisanal and commercial fisheries. Limited in range and slow-reproducing, it has been assessed as Critically Endangered by International Union for Conservation of Nature in light of a steep population decline in recent years. The current population is believed to be extremely low, with no more than 250 individuals believed to be in existence as of 2016.[2] Indeed, it may even be in reproductive collapse, in which case it will likely become extinct in the near future.[3]
Taxonomy and phylogeny[edit]
The first scientific description of the daggernose shark, as Carcharias oxyrhynchus, was published by German biologists Johannes Peter Müller and Friedrich Gustav Jakob Henle in their 1839 Systematische Beschreibung der Plagiostomen. They chose the specific epithet oxyrhynchus, from the Greek oxys ("sharp" or "pointed") and rhynchos ("nose"). In 1862, American ichthyologist Theodore Gill coined the genius Isogomphodon for this species, from the Greek isos ("equal"), gomphos ("nail" or "peg"), and odous ("tooth"). However, Isogomphodon was subsequently relegated to being a synonym of Carcharhinus, until it was resurrected by shark authority Stewart Springer in 1950.[4] Regardless of its taxonomic validity, Isogomphodon, along with the genera Nasolamia and Prionace, is closely related to Carcharhinus. An extinct relative, I. acuarius, dates back to the Middle Eocene (45 Ma).[5]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The daggernose shark is found along the northeastern coast of South America, off Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil.[4] It reportedly occurs as far south as Valença in the central Brazilian state of Bahia, though fishery surveys have not detected this species in the area and it is apparently unknown to local fishermen.[1]
An inhabitant of coastal waters at a depth of 4–40 m (13–131 ft), the daggernose shark prefers highly turbid waters and decreases in number with increasing water clarity. Females tend to be found at greater depths than males.[6] Its range encompasses a wide continental shelf with a humid tropical climate, extensive mangroves, and draining by numerous rivers including the Amazon. Water salinity in this area ranges from 20 to 34 ppt, while the tidal amplitude can measure up to 7 m (23 ft).[1] Daggernose sharks are most common over shallow muddy banks and in estuaries and river mouths. It seems to be intolerant of low salinity, moving inshore during the dry season (June to November) and offshore during the rainy season (December to May).[7] This species is not known to make long-distance movements, though some local seasonal movements are possible.[1]
As its common name suggests, the daggernose shark has a very long, flattened snout with a pointed tip and an acutely triangular profile from above. The eyes are circular and minute in size, with nictitating membranes (a protective third eyelid). The nostrils are small, without prominent nasal skin flaps. There are short but deep furrows at the corners of the mouth on both jaws. The tooth rows number 49–60 and 49–56 in the upper and lower jaws respectively. Each tooth has a single narrow, upright cusp; the upper teeth are slightly broader and flatter than the lower teeth, with serrated rather than smooth edges.[4]
The body is robustly built, with large, broad, paddle-like pectoral fins that originate under the fifth gill slit. The first dorsal fin originates over the posterior half of the pectoral fin bases. The second dorsal fin is about half as tall as the first and located over or slightly ahead of the anal fin. The anal fin is smaller than the second dorsal fin and has a deep notch in the rear margin. The caudal fin has a well-developed lower lobe and is preceded by a crescent-shaped notch on the upper side of the caudal peduncle. The coloration is a plain gray above, sometimes with a brownish or yellowish cast, and lighter below.[4] Males attain a length of 1.4 m (4.6 ft) and females 1.6 m (5.2 ft).[1] There are unsubstantiated records of individuals 2.0–2.4 m (6.6–7.9 ft) long.[4] The maximum known weight is 13 kg (29 lb).[6]
Biology and ecology[edit]
The dominant shark species within the daggernose shark's range are the smalltail shark (Carcharhinus porosus) and the bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo).[1] Its elongated snout and tiny eyes are likely consequences of living in murky sediment-laden waters, reflecting an adaptive emphasis on electroreception and other rostral senses rather than vision. The snout bears a superficial similarity to the goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni), some Apristurus catsharks, and the long-nosed chimaeras, all found in the deep sea.[6] With long jaws and numerous small teeth, the daggernose shark is well-suited for capturing the small schooling fishes that comprise most of its diet. Known prey taken include herring, anchovies, catfish, and croakers.[4]
The daggernose shark is viviparous; once the developing embryos exhaust their supply of yolk, the depleted yolk sac is converted into a placental connection through which the mother delivers sustenance. Females give birth to litters of 2–8 pups every other year, following a year-long gestation period. There is no correlation between female size and number of offspring.[6] Mating and parturition take place over a roughly six-month period from the beginning to the end of the rainy season. However, the daggernose shark is capable of shifting the timing of its reproductive cycle by at least four months, possibly in response to varying environmental conditions.[8] Females move into shallow coastal nurseries to give birth; one important nursery exists off Brazilian state of Maranhão.[6]
Newly born daggernose sharks measure 38–43 cm (15–17 in) in length.[6] Males mature at 103 cm (41 in) long, corresponding to an age of 5–6 years, while females mature at 115 cm (45 in) long, corresponding to an age of 6–7 years. The lifespan of males has been measured at up to 7 years, and females 12 years; extrapolating from growth rates suggest that the largest known males and females may be 12 and 20 years old respectively.[9]
Human interactions[edit]
The daggernose shark poses little danger to humans due to its small size and teeth.[4] This shark is caught in small numbers by subsistence fishers in Trinidad, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.[6] It also comprises about one-tenth of the catch of a northern Brazil floating gillnet fishery targeting Serra Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus brasiliensis) and Acoupa weakfish (Cynoscion acoupa), which operates in estuaries during the dry season. This shark is often found in markets, but is not highly regarded as a food fish. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has assessed this species as Critically Endangered, as it has a limited distribution and is highly susceptible to overfishing due to its low reproductive rate. The daggernose shark has declined over 90% over the past decade off Brazil, and similar declines have likely also occurred elsewhere in its range as fishing pressure in the region continues to grow more intense. The IUCN has urgently recommended the implementation of conservation schemes and the expansion of fishery monitoring for this species.[1] Evidence also points to this species being on the verge of or already in reproductive collapse.[3]
See also[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g Lessa, R.; P. Charvet-Almeida; F.M. Santana & Z. Almeida (2006). "Isogomphodon oxyrhynchus". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2006: e.T60218A12323498. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T60218A12323498.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
- ^ Lessa, Rosangela, et al. "Close to Extinction? The Collapse of the Endemic Daggernose Shark (Isogomphodon Oxyrhynchus) off Brazil." Global Ecology and Conservation, vol. 7, 2016, pp. 70–81., doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2016.04.003.
- ^ a b http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/the-daggernose-shark-is-near-extinction/?wt.mc=SA_Facebook-Share
- ^ a b c d e f g Compagno, L.J.V. (1984). Sharks of the World: An Annotated and Illustrated Catalogue of Shark Species Known to Date. Rome: Food and Agricultural Organization. pp. 510–511. ISBN 92-5-101384-5.
- ^ Carrier, J.C.; J.A. Musick & M.R. Heithaus (2004). Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives. CRC Press. pp. 51–52. ISBN 0-8493-1514-X.
- ^ a b c d e f g Fowler, S.L.; R.D. Cavanagh; M. Camhi; G.H. Burgess; G.M. Cailliet; S.V. Fordham; C.A. Simpfendorfer & J.A. Musick (2005). Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras: The Status of the Chondrichthyan Fishes. International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. pp. 306–308. ISBN 2-8317-0700-5.
- ^ Compagno, L.J.V.; M. Dando & S. Fowler (2005). Sharks of the World. Princeton University Press. p. 313. ISBN 978-0-691-12072-0.
- ^ Lessa, R.; F.M.Santana & P. Duarte-Neto (December 2006). "A critical appraisal of marginal increment analysis for assessing temporal periodicity in band formation among tropical sharks". Environmental Biology of Fishes. 77 (3–4): 309–315. doi:10.1007/s10641-006-9111-7.
- ^ Lessa, R.; F.M. Santana; V. Batista & Z. Almeida (2000). "Age and growth of the daggernose shark, Isogomphodon oxyrhynchus, from northern Brazil". Marine and Freshwater Research. 51 (4): 339–347. doi:10.1071/MF99125.
- IUCN Red List critically endangered species
- Carcharhinidae
- Fish of the Western Atlantic
- Marine fauna of South America
- Fish of Brazil
- Fish of French Guiana
- Fish of Guyana
- Fish of Suriname
- Fish of Trinidad and Tobago
- Viviparous fish
- Critically endangered fish
- Critically endangered biota of South America
- Extant Eocene first appearances
- Fish described in 1839


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Corn Report, 05/19/2016
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Corn was able to hold on and post its 5th consecutive day up with the CN touching $4.0050 before settling the day at $3.9950. The situation in Brazil continues to be hotly debated by the trade, as local prices have risen dramatically as harvest of the second crop doesn't happen till June as stocks are extremely tight. This has diverted Argentina corn from entering the US gulf and pushed it east and we saw corn rail basis jump out of the eastern Corn Belt to try and pull some corn out of that region. Export sales for last week came out at 1.473mmt which was well above trade estimates and another good indicator of tight corn supplies in SA. This puts more pressure for the US to have a large crop and by all indications with acres projected and current forecasts that's what we will be getting. All this being said, corn at the break is down 4 ½, the entire commodity complex is down, current production bear estimates need to be respected but there are bull stories developing. CN has support at $3.8525 then $3.5875 with resistance at $4.0050 then $4.0725.
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Mr. Van Horn is an Adjunct Professor of Law at New York University, where he teaches fiduciary income tax in the Graduate Tax Law Program. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel (ACTEC) and a member of the Tax Section of the American Bar Association, where he is Chair of the Estate and Gift Tax Committee and a past Chair of the Tax Practice Management Committee. He is a member of the New York City Bar Association and a past Secretary of the Committee on Estate and Gift Taxation. He also is a member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the American Bar Association and of the Trusts and Estates Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.
Mr. Van Horn publishes and lectures nationally on a variety of estate planning and estate and gift tax topics including recent presentations for the Estate and Gift Tax Committee of the Tax Section of the ABA on "Death and Decoupling: Planning for the Phase Out of the Federal Credit for State Death Taxes," "Interrelated Computations and the Estate and Gift Tax" and "Reciprocal Trusts Revisited," which has been published in the Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal. He also advises charitable organizations on planned giving and related issues. Mr. Van Horn lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with his wife and two children.


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