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This is SCIENCE IN THE NEWS, in VOA Special
English. I'm Bob Doughty.
I'm Faith Lapidus. Wintry conditions are
returning to the northern part of the world.
Winter brings cold weather and, with it, a danger as old as man's
knowledge of fire. The danger is death
or injury by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Today, we tell about this ancient and continuing danger.
years ago, a family of five was enjoying a holiday in the American state of
California, near the Pacific Ocean. The
family included five children and their parents. The oldest child was twelve years old. The youngest was three.
The family was spending the weekend in a camper. A camper is a small shelter carried in the
back of a truck. People can sleep in it
for a few days.
The weather turned cold the second night the
family stayed along the Pacific coast.
The camper did not have any heating equipment to warm the space while
family members slept.
Someone decided to heat the area by placing a charcoal grill
inside the camper. The device burned a
wood product, charcoal. The fire
immediately warmed the family members.
They all went to sleep.
The next day, other people found the family. The parents and their five children had died
in their sleep. They died because they
did not know that burning wood products creates a deadly gas – carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is
known as a silent killer. The California
family went to sleep in their warm camper and never woke up.
monoxide poisoning causes death and injuries around the world. The poison gas has been a problem since
people first began burning fuels to cook food or to create heat.
This gas is a problem in all parts of the world that
experience cold weather. Last year,
America's Centers for Disease Control studied deaths linked to carbon monoxide
poisoning. It found that the average
number of carbon monoxide deaths in the United States is greatest in the month
of January.
study also found that carbon monoxide kills about five hundred people in the
United States each year. And, the report
said, about fifteen thousand people are taken to hospital emergency rooms for
treatment of health problems linked to the gas.
monoxide is called the silent killer because people do not know it is in the
air. The gas has no color. It has no taste. It has no smell. It does not cause burning eyes. And it does not cause people to cough.
carbon monoxide gas is very deadly. It
steals the body's ability to use oxygen.
Carbon monoxide decreases the ability of the blood to
carry oxygen to body tissues. It does
this by linking with the blood. When the
gas links with the blood, the blood is no longer able to carry oxygen to the
tissues that need it. Damage to the body
can begin very quickly from large amounts of carbon monoxide.
quickly this can happen depends on the length of time a person is breathing the
gas and the amount of the gas he or she breathes in.
monoxide poisoning has warning signs.
But people have to be awake to recognize them. Small amounts of the gas will cause a
person's head to hurt. He or she may
begin to feel tired. The victim's
stomach may feel sick. The room may
appear to be turning around. The person
may have trouble thinking clearly.
People develop
severe head pain as the amount of gas continues to enter their blood. They will begin to feel very tired and sleepy. They may have terrible stomach pains.
Carbon monoxide is measured in parts per million in a
normal atmosphere. Breathing in two
hundred parts per million of carbon monoxide will cause the first signs of
poisoning. It will result in head pain, stomach
problems and a feeling of tiredness after two to three hours.
A level
of eight hundred parts per million will cause a person to lose consciousness. Victims will not know what is taking place
around them. This will happen within two
hours of breathing in this amount of carbon monoxide. Twelve thousand parts per million of the gas
will cause death in one to three minutes.
Medical experts say carbon monoxide
affects people differently. For example,
a small child will experience health problems or die much quicker than an adult
will. The general health of the person
or his or her age can also be important.
older adult with health problems may suffer the effects of carbon monoxide more
quickly than a younger person with no health problems. People with heart disease may suffer chest
pains. They may begin to have trouble
Carbon monoxide does not always cause death. But it can cause many medical problems. Breathing low amounts of the gas for long
periods of time can lead to permanent damage in the heart, lungs or brain.
experts say small amounts of carbon monoxide over a long period of time can
greatly harm an unborn baby.
What causes carbon monoxide gas? Any device that burns fuels such as coal, oil
or wood can create the gas.
Water heaters that burn natural
gas create carbon monoxide. Fireplaces
and stoves that burn wood create the gas.
Natural gas stoves and gas dryers or charcoal grills also create carbon
monoxide. Automobiles create it. Any device that burns fossil fuels like coal,
oil, wood, gasoline, kerosene or propane will produce carbon monoxide.
Experts agree that the leading
cause of carbon monoxide poisoning is damaged equipment that burns these fuels. They say many people die or are injured by
the gas because they do not use these devices correctly.
Experts say any device used to heat a home should be
inspected to make sure it is working correctly.
And, no cooking equipment like a charcoal grill should ever be used to
heat an inside area.
Carbon monoxide gas is created by fuel burning devices
because not all of the fuel is burned.
Most devices used for home heating have a way to expel the gas from the
home. For example, a fireplace has a
chimney. Natural gas stoves or gas water
heaters are usually connected to a device that safely expels the gas from the
home. An automobile has a system for
expelling unburned gasoline under and behind the vehicle.
who uses a device that burns fossil fuel must inspect the equipment carefully
to reduce chances of carbon monoxide escaping.
Companies that produce the devices usually provide directions about
using the device correctly. These
directions should be read and understood before using any equipment that burns
fuel inside a home.
can do a number of things to protect yourself from the effects of carbon
monoxide. First, immediately leave the
area if you recognize the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning in yourself or
emergency medical services after you leave the area where you suspect the gas
might be. Usually the treatment for
carbon monoxide poisoning involves breathing in large amounts of oxygen. However, a doctor will know the best method
to treat the effects of such poisoning.
Carbon monoxide does not quickly leave the body, even
after treatment has begun. It can take
several hours before the gas disappears.
you suspect carbon monoxide is a problem in your home, you might try calling
your local fire department. Many
firefighters have the necessary equipment to find or identify the gas.
In many countries, it is possible to buy and use a
special device that will warn when harmful levels of carbon monoxide are in the
area. These devices can be linked to a
home's electric system. Others work with
electric batteries. Experts say these
special devices should be placed near sleeping areas in the home.
most important weapon against carbon monoxide poisoning is the safe use of
materials to heat any enclosed area. Safety
directions that come with heating equipment must be followed. Older fossil fuel burning heating equipment
should be inspected every year to make sure it continues to be safe. Knowledge about the dangers of carbon
monoxide could be the most important information you ever learn.
This SCIENCE IN THE NEWS was written by Nancy
Steinbach. Our producer was Brianna
Blake. I'm Bob Doughty.
I'm Faith Lapidus. Read and listen to
our programs at voaspecialenglish.com. Join
us again next week for more news about science in Special English on
the Voice of America.
Correction: This story refers to a "family of five" and says the
family "included five children and their parents." Five children plus two parents would, of course, equal a family of seven.
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November 12, 2014
Governance and Administration
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Governance and Administration
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UTIAS Snowbird
|The UTIAS Snowbird human-powered ornithopter on display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
|Human-powered Ornithopter
|National origin
|UTIAS Human-Powered Ornithopter Project
|First flight
|31 July 2010
|2 August 2010
|Primary user
|HPO Project
|Number built
|Program cost
The Snowbird is a human-powered ornithopter that was built as a project of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). Snowbird was the first human-powered ornithopter to fly straight and level.[1][2][3]
Design and development[edit]
There have been several attempts throughout history of humans attempting to fly like a bird, under their own power. Leonardo da Vinci is frequently credited with creating the first design for a human-powered ornithopter in 1485.[4][5] Since that time, many people have tried to make human-powered flight like a bird happen.[4][6]
In 1991, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) awarded a "Diplôme d'Honneur" for the first remotely operated engine-powered ornithopter, which was developed by Professor James DeLaurier and UTIAS.[7]
In 2006, the UTIAS Ornithopter No.1 flew. It required the assistance of a jet engine to take off, and its flapping wings were driven by an 18 kW (24 HP) gasoline engine.[8]
Ornithopter Project[edit]
The Human-Powered Ornithopter Project (HPO) started in the summer of 2006, as a spin-off of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) flapping-wing research program.[9][10] The design was run in simulations to check feasibility before committing to construction.[11]
The aircraft has a wingspan of 32 metres (105 ft)[12] (comparable to a Boeing 737),[4][1] and weighs 43 kilograms (95 lb).[12][4][1] It cost $200,000 CDN[12] (approx. $200,000 USD), not including donated material and time.[12] It was built primarily with carbon fibre, balsa wood, basswood and foam.[12][5] The pedals are connected to the wings through a system of pumps and pulleys.[13] Snowbird does not have launch runup equipment, because of the need to limit weight, and requires a tow-assist at launch.[14] The downward flap required 700 pounds-force (3,100 N). It was built under the supervision of professor James DeLaurier, a NASA alumnus.[12] The craft was built under the University of Toronto's Human Powered Ornithopter Project.[12] The team that built it was composed of five students.[13] The name came about when, during testing on a snowy field, the cockpit became filled with snow.[6]
The team expects that revised iterations of the aircraft with greater performance will be made.[15]
Flight test history[edit]
The Snowbird completed successful free-flights prior to its officially monitored record run. It took to the air on 31 July 2010.[15]
Record run[edit]
For its official aviation-first flight, it was piloted by Todd Reichert, a 28-year-old PhD graduate student of the University of Toronto's Institute for Aerospace Studies.[12][16] The record flight was observed by a certified official from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI),[12] and GPS data detailing the altitude and length of flight were given to the organization for certification.[12] Snowbird flew for 19.3 seconds in a straight-and-level powered flight run under human power alone.[12][5] It averaged 25.6 kilometres per hour (15.9 mph),[4][1][5] over a length of 145 metres (476 ft).[1][5] Take-off was assisted with a tow from a car to get the aircraft up to speed, before flapping for lift-off.[1] A total of 16 flaps were used on the run to maintain height.[1] At the start of the flight, data indicates that the Snowbird was able to gain height, while maintaining speed, indicating that there was more power than necessary to maintain straight-and-level flight.[17] The run occurred at the Great Lakes Gliding Club,[1][5][18] in Tottenham, Ontario,[18] on 2 August 2010,[12] at around 6:45am.[6] Reichert estimates that each stroke needed 600–700 watts (0.80–0.94 bhp), with 700–800 pounds-force (3,100–3,600 N) on each stroke.[6] Analysis of the flight afterward indicated that 15-20 power strokes is the limit of endurance for the pilot.[17] The validity of the record claim has been disputed due to prior claims and, apparent in Reichert's flight data, a downward trend in total energy and airspeed during the 19.3 second interval claimed as a sustained flight.[19]
On the last flight of 2 August 2010, a main drive line failed. Fatigue wear was noted on many components. With training of the pilot, with the intent of peaking for the record attempt, it was decided to end flights for the season.[15]
The team hopes to have an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records.[15] The aircraft currently resides in the Main Hangar of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, in Ottawa.[citation needed]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Wingspan: 32 m (105 ft 0 in)
- Empty weight: 43 kg (95 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × human power via pedals which are connected to the wings through a system of pumps and pulleys , 0.7 kW (0.94 hp)
- Cruising speed: 25.6 km/h (16 mph; 14 kn)
- Range: 0.145 km (0 mi; 0 nmi)
- Endurance: 19.3 seconds (demonstrated)
See also[edit]
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
- ^ a b c d e f g h Smith, Hayden. "Snowbird: The first man-powered plane with flapping wings". Metro.co.uk, (accessed 1 October 2010)
- ^ Boyle, Rebecca. "First Human to Fly Under Own Power, By Flapping Wings". Popular Science, 22 September 2010 (accessed: 10-10-10)
- ^ Siegel-Itzkovich, Judy. "Leonardo's Model Flies". Jerusalem Post, 10/17/2010 (accessed 10/20/2010)
- ^ a b c d e Borras, Jo, "World's First Human-Powered Ornithopter Takes Flight", Reuters, 28 September 2010 (accessed 1 October 2010)
- ^ a b c d e f Kar, Naveen, "Ornithopter – Da Vinci conceived, Canadian student realizes the engineless flying machine", Seer Press, 27 September 2010 (accessed 1 October 2010)
- ^ a b c d Choi, Charles Q., "Plane that flies by flapping its wings makes historic first flight", Christian Science Monitor, 27 September 2010 (accessed 1 October 2010)
- ^ HPO Project, History(accessed 15 October 2010)
- ^ Hein, Treena. "The world's first flying ornithopter". CBC News. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ^ HPO Project, Project (accessed 15 October 2010)
- ^ NTDtv, "Flapping Wings Make Aviation History", 2010-10-14 (accessed 20-10-2010)
- ^ Karman, Keith; "Piloting purely on pedal power", Metro (Calgary), 2010 December 7 (accessed 2010-12-12)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Green, Jennifer, "He dreams, he flies!", Ottawa Citizen, 26 September 2010 (accessed 1 October 2010)
- ^ a b Roach, Leah; Leadbeater, Chris, "Just like Icarus: First successful man-power flight is achieved", Daily Mail (UK), 27 September 2010
- ^ Dowd, Allan. "Canadian ornithopter achieves Da Vinci's dream". Reuters, 24 September 2010 (accessed 10-10-10)
- ^ a b c d HPO Project, "Successful Flight of the Snowbird!!!!", 11:22am 22 September 2010 (accessed 15 October 2010)
- ^ Dirks, Janet, "CNN Student News Transcript: September 28, 2010", CNN, 28 September 2010 (accessed 1 October 2010)
- ^ a b Warwick, Graham, "Snowbird Flies on Flapping Wings - and Human Power", Aviation Week & Space Technology, 23 September 2010 (accessed 10-10-10)
- ^ a b Sapa-AFP, http://www.witness.co.za/index.php?showcontent&global[_id]=48001 , "Da Vinci's ornithopter flies 145m", The Witness, 27 September 2010 (accessed 1 October 2010)
- ^ Chronister, Nathan. "Human-Powered Ornithopter Flight". Flapping Wings. Fall 2010.
External links[edit]
- Official site
- YouTube official channel of HPO
- The Engineer, "Snowbird takes flight", 24 September 2010 (accessed 10-10-10)
- Live Science, "Human-Powered Aircraft Flaps Wings in Flying First", Choi, Charles Q. 23 September 2010 (accessed 2010-10-20)


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Former All Black skipper Tana Umaga is set to become Super Rugby's oldest ever player on Saturday after the 37-year-old was named in the Chiefs side to face the Brumbies.
In a fitting feature of the first round of the inaugural expanded Super Rugby season, a player who was present in the original edition of the Super 12 tournament will take his place in the Chiefs midfield.
Umaga, who last played in the competition four years ago, has been handed the No.12 jersey for the opening-round fixture in Canberra, with Dwayne Sweeney outside him in the centres.
Coach Ian Foster said the decision on the midfield combination had taken a bit of thought, with Sweeney, Jackson Willison and Save Tokula all having gone well in the pre-season matches.
"But Tana has been out of Super Rugby for a while and I think the best way to get true value out of him in this campaign is to give him that early taste of it," he said. "He's performed well. He's earned the right and I know he's looking forward to it."
Umaga, whose Test career brought him 74 caps, 21 as skipper, was part of the very first match of the-then Super 12 in 1996, between the Hurricanes and the Blues. He went on to turn out 122 times for the Hurricanes until 2007. He came back from France last year to be player/assistant coach of Counties-Manukau.
Foster said it was a significant adjustment for someone to return to Super Rugby after four years away, but he was confident Umaga would make it.
"Mentally he's strong, he's very experienced and he's been able to figure that out himself," Foster said. "That's what the preseason is about, to try to give guys a taste as early as we can. He'll be fine."
The Chiefs' starting lineup also features the inclusion of All Black winger Sitiveni Sivivatu, who spent most of last year on the sidelines recovering from shoulder and knee issues. While Sivivatu's problem knee was iced up after he came off against the Blues last Friday night, Foster said the move was precautionary.
"We're delighted he's back and he can't wait to get on the park," he said. "He's a very enthusiastic youngster."
Sivivatu will line up against another Fiji-born flyer in 22-year-old former Waikato representative Henry Speight, who will make his Super Rugby debut in the Brumbies' run-on side.
Apart from Umaga, others who will don the Chiefs' jersey for the first time are No.8 Fritz Lee, hooker Dan Perrin, lock Hayden Triggs and loose-forward Scott Waldrom, with Lee making his debut at this level. Perrin, Triggs and Waldrom, recruited from the Crusaders, Highlanders and Hurricanes respectively, will be on the bench.
Hooker Hika Elliot (hamstring), first five-eighth Mike Delany (facial cut) and Isaac Ross (chest) were not considered for selection because of niggles. All three are considered likely to be available for the away match against the Highlanders next week.
Foster said he was happy with where his squad were at on the eve of a new campaign. He said the players were aware they had to lift their intensity as they headed into the competition proper.
"We're more than comfortable," he said. "Like everyone, we're nervously excited about starting."
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Wedding: 9/22/2012
When I began looking for a wedding photographer I was sure of only one thing - I didn't want my photos to look like every other wedding photo I had ever seen. I did want some traditional shots, but I wanted a photographer who had a quirky twist, while still being mindful of all of the aspects of good photography. I am extremely particular, and I literally looked at almost 30 photographers and contacted 8 before I hired Rob.
I discovered Rob's profile here on The Knot. The image that you see next to his name on here caught my eye and after evaluating the gallery on his website, I called him up. We talked for 45 minutes - and not only did he listen to what I wanted and what I was looking for - he made suggestions on how to make them happen. He was brutally honest with me as well - discussing the logistics of why some of the shots that I wanted may not work based on time, location, and light - which was really helpful to me - I wanted to use our time optimally to create the best shots possible - who doesn't?
We opted to do an engagement shoot with Rob about 6 months before the wedding which was really helpful - especially for my now-husband. Rob immediately put us both at ease and my husband, who would rather have a root canal than have his photo taken, actually left the shoot saying how much fun he had. Not to mention, our photos are gorgeous.
So, when Rob and his second photographer showed up on our wedding day we thought we knew what to expect. We didn't. He far exceeded our expectations that day - he was fun, relaxed, and willing to roll with the punches. It felt like one of our good friends was our photographer - we were so comfortable with Rob and our family all fell in love with him too. By the end of the night, everyone was laughing and joking with him as if he were a part of our family - he fit right in.
I also want to say that Rob went above and beyond to accomodate our wishes. Due to our budget we were only able to hire him for a certain amount of time, and technically that time was up right before the toasts and before dinner began. Rob helped us to stage a cake cutting (that looks JUST like the real thing in photos) and stayed through the toasts even though we were running late. We invited Rob to stay for dinner, and he did - laughing and joining in with the fun and festivities. However, when he saw the incredible sunset - he grabbed us and asked if we wanted to take some photos. Of course we said yes, and as with all the rest of the photos from that day - the photos are stunning.
My husband and I were still out, celebrating with our friends on the night of our wedding and Rob was home uploading photos of us from the day to Facebook. We were SO excited and couldn't believe we were able to get a sneak peek of the images so quickly. Then, while we were on our honeymoon, he delivered the other 857 photos. We spent an entire afternoon in Bora Bora flipping through the images, each one of them better than the last.
Hiring Rob to take our photos was the best choice and investment we made in planning our wedding. It has only been a month, but now that all of the other details are fading into the distant corners of my memory, I'm thankful to have these incredible photos that will last forever. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Rob and his level of expertise and professionalism. Thank you Rob!
Wedding: 1/18/2014
Rob Greer was a pleasure to work with. From our first initial meeting with Rob, he was detailed and thorough. My husband and I knew exactly what to expect when it came to the quality of our photos, details about pricing, and details concerning our engagement session and wedding day. Working with Rob was pretty straightforward and easy. During our engagement session, we were initially a little nervous. Neither my husband nor I had ever taken professional photos in this fashion before. Rob was patient with us, even when I was a little tense because of my husband's goofiness. He was sure to take us step by step through the process. Rob produced such high quality engagement photos that I was not the least bit nervous for our wedding day coverage. When our big day arrived, Rob was not only on time, but early. This gave him and our second shooter time to take pictures of the details (e.g. invitation, flowers, newspaper for the day, shoes, dress, etc.). Rob made the engagement session and bridal party pictures a fun experience! He had many creative ideas on how to pose us, but also took all of our suggestions as well. So now, we have some really fun and fantastic photos of the men holding bouquets and the women holding the sabers. He even captured some of my favorite candid moments of the wedding. Everything that was planned in terms of photography, Rob Greer has delivered above and beyond our expectations!
Wedding: 12/14/2013
Rob is terrific at getting the best out of his models, er, wedding parties. He managed to make everyone feel comfortable in their various poses by joking and teasing, while keeping to a very strict plan and timeline. He made sure to get all the shots and even helped move the wedding and reception along when things got a little disjointed.
We appreciated how responsive and communicative he was leading up to the wedding. He was very clear about the who, what, when and where. When we told him the budget we had, he was great about helping us prioritize services so that we could get the things we cared about without breaking the bank.
Wedding: 10/4/2014
Rob Greer is a fabulous! Rob made the process easy, comfortable and fun. He was great at communicating, finding out what we liked and capturing it. Since our wedding, we have received countless compliments about the photos. They are crisp, clean and modern (yet timeless). When looking back on all of our wedding expenses, Rob's photography was worth every penny.
Wedding: 6/30/2014
If there was a piece of advice I could offer any couple planning their wedding it would be this: Hire the best photographer your budget can afford. I was adamant about finding the best photographer we could find and it took my number one priority when wedding planning started. After searching through several pages of photographers on the wedding circuit (wedding wire, the knot, wedding bee), I had only come across (maybe) 3 photographers that had caught my eye- the number one contender being Rob Greer. I was immediately drawn to his style- classic, clean and timeless photos. Nothing trendy or gimmicky- they were simply photos that told a story. This is what I was looking for. I was not simply looking to find someone to capture our moments but someone who would articulate our specific story through photos that spoke to the viewer. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Comb through the highlighted photos on Rob Greer's website- they don't just speak a thousand words, they tell you a thousand stories, each one unique to the couple/family/individual being captured.
If you are deciding on pictures alone, Rob's portfolio is enough to end your search. But on top of being such a professional creative genius behind the lens, Rob is simply a good guy to be around. He made us feel comfortable at both our engagement shoot and wedding day. He put us at ease, he made us laugh, and was just a genuinely cool dude to hang out with. Maybe this is why he is able to capture such warm and interesting photos- he actually cares about making his subjects comfortable in front of the camera!
Hiring Rob was the smartest and best decision we made while wedding planning. Rob is a nothing but a pleasure to work with- smart and honest with talent beyond measure. He was easily accessible for any questions you might have and was an index of amazing wedding advice and tips to keep in mind during wedding planning. But all that is an extra bonus when picking Rob. His photos speak for themselves. Rob is THE wedding photographer. Do yourself a favor and sign him before he gets booked!
Wedding: 9/20/2014
I like to think that I am stickler for high standards and attention to detail so of course when it came to shopping for wedding vendors it was no easy task, except when we made the decision to INVEST in Rob Greer's services. What first attracted us to him was his photographic style, it stood out from all the other plain vanilla photos we've seen from friends' weddings. In fact, contrary to "comparison shopping," Rob was the first and only photographer we met with. From the moment we met with him in his (beautiful) home to his very impressive presentation, we were honestly blown away. His presentation was like no other vendor's we've encountered, by far.
In no way we are saying he's for everybody, but he definitely was perfect for us. He is the type of person that will leave nothing to chance, and speaking after our wedding event, we've learned how important that is. Rob is the epitome of the aforementioned high standards and attention to detail that we look for. His structure to his services and thoroughness leaves nothing in the dark. The passion he has for his craft is very evident.
When it came to the actual photography portion of our investment, he handled our engagement shoot and wedding coverage with the utmost professionalism yet was still very personable and humorous. At our initial engagement shoot location, security enforced a new rule that neither we or Rob knew about (he shot there many times before that with no problems) requiring us to have a permit so we were immediately kicked out. Rob, however, did try to get a hold of his contact at the venue to no avail. Admittedly, we were very bummed because we chose that location for a reason, but Rob gave us some suggestions and we moved on to a nearby favorite location of his. Although our predicament was no fault of his, he had it in control and our shoot was still a success.
The day of our wedding, as is the experience with most people, was definitely surreal and seemed to be a blur so to speak. Photographers are most likely the only vendor you will have the most contact with on your big day and once again Rob and his second shooter Vanessa made us feel at ease and comfortable. (Rob even let all my groomsmen touch and play with his newly acquired iPhone 6 Plus which had just come out the day before!) This guy trusted us way too much! But perhaps that just may be his style, he will be silly at times and trust you and in return, you cant help but feel relaxed and trust that he will do an amazing job.
Due to a late start at the ceremony, our reception timeline got pushed back 30-45 minutes. Rob, being the play maker he is, controlled the field and got us back to within a reasonable time frame by adjusting where when and how he would take our photos. He was always in clear communication with us first and foremost before working things out with the MC/caterer/driver.
Days after our wedding, among other things, we received several compliments from guests about "the photographer," They mentioned how funny he was and how cordial he was with those he was photographing. This to us not only shows professionalism but pure class, after all, our guests weren't the ones investing in his services. His photos speak for themselves, but his character, also, is something he holds to a high standard. We are 100% happy that we invested in Rob Greer, the adage "you get what you pay for" rings true in this case. Thanks again Rob!
Wedding: 6/14/2015
Creative... Organized... Punctual... Rob is a gifted professional in the highest sense! You can relax in knowing that you're going to get great photos. And you'll get exactly what you agree upon. Rob was the very first vendor my husband and I locked in as we knew we wanted to have the best photos possible to capture our big day. Needless to say, we are thrilled with the amazing museum quality images he created for us. And it's been wonderful to see how captivated and pleased our friends and family have been by his work - with many of them commenting that the photos should be published in a magazine. Definitely check him out!
Wedding: 6/14/2014
Using Rob Greer Photography is absolutely one of the best decisions my wife and I made when planning our June wedding earlier this year. Actually, Rob was the first vendor we locked in. We knew that we wanted the very best photos possible to document our big day. And after looking at numerous photography websites we landed on Rob's page. All of the work on his website immediately resonated with us. Lots of wonderful images. If fact, all of our guests and facebook friends continue to rave about our wedding photos. Rob is an amazing photographer with a wonderful sense of composition. It's no wonder that he's won awards. He pushes himself to be the best and his passion makes for some magical imagery. On the business end of things, he is very structured and particular. Everything is laid out on his website in great detail with all of the costs and procedures listed very clearly. While his pricing isn't cheap, I do believe it's fair. And the work is certainly spectacular. Rob and his assistants were totally fired up on our wedding day. And they totally hit it out of the park! We have some incredible photos that we look forward to passing down to our family... Visual heirlooms all made possible by his exceptional level of artistry! Thanks Rob!!!
Wedding: 10/4/2014
Rob was nothing short of amazing! He offered lots of great advice during the planning stage, and has lots of great reading material on his website. We chose Rob based on his portfolio- his work is fresh and fun, and really comes alive. He was also really great on the day of- very personable and really took the time to get everyone to look their best. His assistant was wonderful too. All in all, we couldn't have been happier with his work, and our guests can't say enough about how pleased they are with the photos. Highly recommended!!
Wedding: 9/27/2014
Rob's portfolio online played a big part in the decision to hire him from my point of view as I was in the UK at the time and didn't have the opportunity to meet him, unlike my wife who met with him initially, until we did the engagement shoot that came as part of the package! This made me a bit hesitant at first but Rob was a consumate professional from start to finish. I was at ease the whole time, he was very good at explaining what he was doing and why so that we could also help to bring the best out in our wedding photography, he kept us on our toes and kept us laughing and smiling. And that was just the engagement shoot!
I think that the engagement shoot was a really good idea, it gives you the chance to relax and get to know Rob without any pressure and to enjoy an afternoon taking some photos before the big day.
The wedding day itself went really smoothly, I was with Rob's second, she was lovely and unobtrusive, some lovely photos of myself and the groomsmen getting ready, I think the room we were getting ready in at the venue wasn't the best for light but she made good use of what she had and then we had fun doing a whole bunch of shots all over the venue.
We were then all ready for the first look and Rob did his best to make me overcome with emotion, all the while my wife was stood right behind me! Throughout the ceremony and dinner I pretty much had no idea where Rob and his second were but the photos look wonderful! They have captured some brilliant moments of levity, love and laughter. My wife looks resplendant in her dress, I look pretty dapper in my suit if I say so myself! The photos really reflect the amazing incredible day that we had and everyone that we shared it with. Rob and Dina did a wonderful job and I look forward to sharing the photos with my family and friends.
Wedding: 9/27/2014
Rob is an incredible photographer and amazing to work with! My whole family and I were nothing but impressed with Rob from start to finish. We had a lot of fun and felt very comfortable working with him. He's great at handling different personality types and does all he can to "help the day of" run smoothly for the bride and groom. We had an amazing wedding with wonderful photos to show for it and I know that's in part to the fabulous job the Rob did! I cannot recommend him enough to anyone looking for a photographer.
Wedding: 8/16/2014
Rob is great is getting the best of the venue and You as a couple, better than expected. Worth the $$!
Wedding: 9/27/2014
Rob was fabulous! He handled all the various personalities very well, organized everyone patiently, and even gave framing tips to all the cell phone photographers who where driving us all crazy. Highly recommend this photographer! The photos certainly captured the event. So easy to work with.
Wedding: 8/16/2014
When I first started the process of planning my wedding, I hadn't thought much of the photographer as I was busy trying to find a venue. One of Rob's portraits happened to be displayed at one of the venues where I happened to be looking, and I just couldn't take my eyes off it....the picture was that amazing! I knew at that moment, I had found our photographer! Sure, I had gone through the motions of looking at and speaking to other photographers over the phone, but knew no one's work even came close to what I had seen that day or in Rob's online portfolio. His pictures are truly works of art! Rob was the first and only photographer we met with, and we booked him on the spot! My then fiancé and I were so impressed by his meeting/presentation, professionalism, and skill. We were confident we were in great hands!
Rob did an absolutely phenomenal job capturing our wedding day! From beginning to end, we have an incredible picture story. He demonstrated great skill in getting just the right shots while creating a setting in which everyone in our wedding party actually had fun taking wedding party photos! Rob not only took great shots of us, but he also was able to get some remarkably priceless shots of our parents, family members, and even our friends! Everyone keeps raving about our awesome pictures!
If you are looking forward to having best wedding pictures ever, (and who doesn't??? ) then Rob is your guy! My husband and I are so very happy with his work, and know you will be too!
Wedding: 6/7/2014
My wife and I hired Rob to photograph our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the results. A few thoughts:
1. Rob takes excellent photos. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, check out his website to see some examples of his style. And while what you see there will give you a sense of his style, he isn't a mechanical photographer who takes the same shot over and over. He adapted extremely well to our preferences, venue, and wedding, and created a whole set of unique shots that my wife and I love. The hardest part was narrowing down our favorite the photos to fit into an album.
2. Rob is easy to work with. He showed up to everything on time, responds to emails and calls promptly, got along well with our other vendors, and provided us with so much helpful information and input about the photography process and wedding experience. And to get his great shots, Rob never "got in the way." He always was ready to get the shot, but he never was obtrusive, took over, or otherwise interfered with the day.
3. Rob is a great value. For all of the services that he provides, Rob is an excellent value. Between our engagement session and wedding, we received well over a thousand photos, and he provided us with digital copies of all the photos to share with friends and family. Furthermore, while Rob isn't a wedding coordinator, his advice is almost coordinator-like. He provided thoughts on our wedding day timeline and vendor recommendations, helped calm an anxious relative, and other similar services.
Wedding: 7/12/2014
As father of the bride I had few choices in wedding preparation. What I did get to do was look over the many photographer websites and help select. The one that stood out was Rob Greer Photography. His pictures had a creative flare that in my opinion were unparalleled. It was a no-brainer unanimous decision he was our choice. I didn't have a chance to meet Rob prior to the wedding day, but I knew as a former Marine like myself I could trust that he would have the same attention to detail as I would have. The day of the wedding when Rob arrived at least an hour earlier than what he had said and mapped out his plan of action, I knew we were in good hands. He helped us tweak the seating arrangements in the garden for the best possible photo opportunities. My daughter, her fiancé and Rob set off for some pre wedding photos and Rob somehow finagled his way into a well-known celebrity's spectacular gated property where he took some amazing pictures in the garden. Simply incredible photos. Aside from his beautiful photography he bailed me out of a sticky situation with my daughter when I was unavoidably detained at the reception site trying to pull all the last minute stuff together. Unbeknowest to me my daughter was waiting for me for the initial roll out. I being completely oblivious to this, saw my daughter as I drove up, probably cutting it a little close to wedding time, and whipped out my cell phone to take some pictures. I would personally like to thank you, Rob, for saving my a$% and diffusing that situation. He captured photos of our father/daughter dance that makes me shed a tear every time I see them. Basically, if you're looking for a wedding photographer, the search ends here.
Wedding: 7/12/2014
When my daughter called with news of her engagement my husband and I immediately reminisced about our wedding moments! We pulled out our photo album of 35 years ago and said "Oh, Lordy, we have got to make sure she and her betrothed have wedding photos that are timeless and beautiful, not frightful!" Our children loved to look at our wedding photos when they were little and I cringed every time the album came out! I wanted my daughter and her husband-to-be to have photos to cherish forever and be proud to show their children! The very first thing we did is scour over SCORES of photographer websites looking for "THE PHOTOGRAPHER." I'm not kidding when I say scores. Night after night we poured over those websites. And then we saw Rob's pictures. It was love at first sight. We sent the engagees an email with our favorite 10 and hoped they'd see what we saw. And they did! His work is beautiful. The fact that he was a former marine like my husband only bolstered "the love." I cannot say enough good things about Rob. He was far and away our favorite vendor. He even tweaked the placement of my daughter's veil to perfection! He was professional, detailed, fun, quirky and his photos are gorgeous! He captured so many beautiful moments-in-time that I would have never seen otherwise. He delivered in every aspect and I will recommend him to anyone that asks! When my sons get married, he's number one on my list! No need to look any further. You cannot go wrong with Rob! 5 stars is not enough.
Wedding: 7/1/2007
Impeccable photos, all-star personality, and a true professional in every sense of the word. Rob talks-the-talk and the exceptional caliber of images speak for themselves; but out of the well over 20 vendors in the wedding planning process Rob was the ONLY one who walked-the-walk. Rob makes only promises he can deliver, he will tell you like it is, and he will not disappoint you when all is said and done. I am hyper critical of myself in photos and I loved every one Rob took of me on my wedding day. Aside from looking good, the next most important thing to me was my wedding running on schedule and Rob was supremely paramount in making that actually happen. I know it's incredibly important that a photographer take great pictures, but you have no idea how important it is for the photographer to also be a highly organized until that big day comes. Rob embodies that rare combination of a true artist, but also a genuine professional; a vital mix needed for a successful wedding. Rob is a wealth of knowledge and throughout the whole planning process sent articles, tips, and advice on any number of issues. Sometimes we thought it was over-the-top all the tips, but we always came back to the fact that we were so thankful we actually hired a photographer that cared so much about the quality of his product and the satisfaction of his client that he was willing to spend so much extra time to make sure we were as educated as possible. When the big day came, we could not be more pleased that we read each and everything he sent us and tried our best to adhere to his recommendations and expertise. We did not do our part perfectly, but Rob still did his perfectly, and we can't ever thank him enough.
Wedding: 6/21/2014
Rob and his assistant Vanessa photographed our June wedding at the South Coast Botanic Gardens in Palos Verdes, CA. We chose Rob as a photographer because his photos made us feel like we knew the people in them. Each photo we saw made us feel the emotion of the moment and that is what we wanted to be captured on our special day.
Leading up to the wedding, Rob was friendly and down-to-earth, while also maintaining the utmost level of professionalism. He was detailed and thorough, and made us feel confident that the timeline of our day was in good hands.
On our wedding day, Rob and his second photographer, Vanessa, felt like old friends. From nicknaming our wedding party to making sure we were hydrated, they made us feel so comfortable while helping to create and capture wonderful moments with our friends and family. Our getting ready photos were HILARIOUS. Let's just say fancy pinwheel sandwiches turned into eyeballs and winky faces got fierce in a hurry. So much fun to do and even more fun to see in a photo! The First Looks that I did with my father and my husband were moments that I will never forget. Not only did the photos turn out beautifully, but Rob really celebrated each moment with us. For example, when my dad was waiting to turn and look at me for the first time in my wedding gown, Rob reminded him that for 27 years, I've been his little girl, but that when he turned around, he would see me as the woman I have become. Needless to say, we were both sobbing happy tears when we saw each other. For the couple's First Look, we were both so nervous that we kind of just stared at each other, smiling. Then Rob told me to tell my fiance why I loved him. When I did, we not only had a beautiful moment on our wedding day, but also photographic evidence of my husband crying.
Throughout the day, Rob was kind enough to take portraits of couples and families that were at our wedding- which our guests loved! How often do you get to have a professional photo taken of you and your loved ones in your Sunday best?
Some of our favorite photos came from an unexpected photo shoot as the sun was getting low. Rob came up to us and said 'This is it! We've got like 5 minutes to capture this light! Let's go!' We loved the end result and we loved the spontaneity! It also provided us with a very intimate, sweet and romantic moment to share as a newly married couple. For me, this was that moment when time stopped, and all I could see was my husband.
Our goal in the beginning was for someone to document our wedding day. But what Rob gave us was something much more than that. He captured exactly who we are as a couple, and as individuals, laughing, crying, and being silly. Most of all, he captured our love for one another and our families on one of the most important days of our lives. I wasn't just satisfied with our experience with Rob, I was greatly impressed. And so were all of our guests and other vendors. If you are looking for someone that will make your day run smoothly, teach you how to hold your train so it doesn't get dirty, take stunning photos that will make you relive each moment like it was yesterday, and who is just a real nice guy in general, Rob is your guy. Thank you for everything!
Wedding: 6/21/2014
Rob was absolutely fantastic. He handled everything throughout the day with a great deal of professionalism. He kept us on schedule which we both really liked. He was extremely patient at all times and always knew the right locations for the best pictures. I would highly recommend Rob to anyone and you will not be dissapointed.
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Judith Mann, co-curator to the exhibition, arrives with a brilliant shawl draped over one shoulder. She points out that over the years "Susannah and the Elders" has been cleaned to the point that Artemisia's underpainting has been revealed. In the blue background of sky the tracings of where the elders formerly stood -- before she moved them to the corner for better balance -- is visible.
"Saliva," Mann explains, "is the standard substance for cleaning. It has the least-degenerative qualities." The old masters have literally been spit-polished.
A week later, Mann, persevering through a flu bug, directs the hanging of Artemisia's "David and Bathsheba." She jokes that her husband can't believe that men are paid to listen to her tell them "Two inches to the right."
But McAdoo, Benben and Weaver show no consternation as they move "David and Bathsheba" and "Lot and His Daughters" closer together, then farther apart. The paintings -- taller than the men who are moving them -- rest on the floor and lean against the wall before hanging.
"These look a bit scrunched," says Mann. "Notice I'm using highly technical terms."
When Mann finds the point where the painting looks best to her eye, to nearby paintings, and in relation to the wall, Benben pulls out his tape measure and "David and Bathsheba" is set aside on the dolly. This painting has arrived with hardware -- J-hooks have already been attached to the back. Mann recalls an exhibition a few years ago -- paintings from St. Petersburg's Hermitage that arrived without any hardware, which might have been a Russian plot to appropriate good Western D-rings.
After measuring, Benben stands on a tall stepladder and drills two holes, then screws in the eyes into which J-hooks will slide. The ladder is moved aside and McAdoo and Weaver lift "David and Bathsheba," the canvas gently billowing like a curtain. Benben directs them from the side as they set the painting softly into place.
"We can all breathe again, now," says Mann, and the tension is released from the room. Benben places his level at the bottom frame's ledge and at the sides. McAdoo eyes the painting from the far wall of the gallery. All is level, safe and secure.
They move on to "Lot and His Daughters."


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You talked but after your talking all the rest remains.
After your talking—poets, philosophers,
contrivers of romances—everything else,
All the rest deduced inside the flesh
Which lives & knows not just what is permitted.
I am a woman held fast now in a great silence.
Not all creatures have your need for words.
Birds you killed, fish you tossed into your boat,
In what words will they find rest & in what heaven?
You received gifts from me; they were accepted.
But you don't understand how to think about the dead.
The smell of winter apples, of hoarfrost, and of linen.
There are nothing but gifts on this poor, poor Earth.
From Czeslaw Milosz's "The Separate Notebooks"
You talked but after your talking all the rest remains.
Washing Dishes After the Feast – Brad Davis
From the Mockingbird poet's newest collection of poems, Still Working It Out, a selection of which is featured in the Third Issue of our magazine, this one was previously published in The Paris Review.
It frightens me to think, she said, interrupting
my holiday banter. Imagining the phrase
as antecedent to a rare gift of honest exchange
between grownup siblings, I dashed
into the split-second of dead air, anticipating silently
her elaboration–what a mess we've made of things
for our kids; how many parents of starving
children must hate us for our amazing prosperity
and self-indulgence.
But I had misread
her punctuation, took the period as a pause, and all
at once found myself, like that coyote
we used to pull for on Saturday mornings, utterly
without purchase, eyeballing an abyss.
Which is when, glancing back across the divide
of the double sink at her busy hands, I saw her
as though she were curled in a ball on the lip
of a cliff, knees tight to her chest, face buried
in the cotton folds of a holly-green dress.
It's okay, I wanted to tell her. It scares me, too.
But I was already plummeting, tumbling in free-fall
to a sunbaked canyon floor, the crazy cur
in her endless cartoon of an unreliable universe
John Berryman's Second Conversion
From the great poet's 1970 interview with The Paris Review, shortly after the second volume of The Dream Songs was published. The 'treatment' to which Berryman refers is alcohol rehabilitation, for which he was hospitalized numerous times during that year. Thus the references to 'leave' being rescinded, etc. This interview was conducted less than 18 months before he tragically jumped to his death in Minneapolis. It's worth reading the whole thing, if only to absorb the footnotes Berryman made a few months later about the various delusions he had expressed, ht MS:
There has always been a…
Wallace Stevens, Phish, and the Importance of Silliness
Oh out near Stonehenge, I lived alone
Oh out near Gamehendge, I chafed a bone
Wilson, King of Prussia, I lay this hate on you
Wilson, Duke of Lizards
I beg it all true for you
…You got me back thinkin' that you're the worst one
I must inquire, Wilson
Can you still have fun?!
-'Wilson,' Phish
Let be be finale of seem.
The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream.
-From 'The Emperor of Ice-Cream,' Wallace Stevens
Everyday we take ourselves too seriously. But at this point, we've earned that right. We have studied, sweat, strived, and achieved our whole lives. Not only that but we're conditioned to know intuitively that…
Face Down – Mary Karr
Woah. A devastating one from the new issue of The New Yorker (click here to hear her read it):
What are you doing on this side of the dark?
You chose that side, and those you left
feel your image across their sleeping lids
as a blinding atomic blast.
Last we knew,
you were suspended midair
like an angel for a pageant off the room
where your wife slept. She had
to cut you down who'd been (I heard)
so long holding you up. We all tried to,
faced with your need, which we somehow
understood and felt for and took
into our veins like smack. And you
must be lured by that old…
Almost Like The Blues – Leonard Cohen
The sage's brilliantly titled new record, Popular Problems, comes out on Tuesday, but NPR is streaming the whole thing this week. Of particular note, thus far, is the Exodus-leaning "Born in Chains", to say nothing of lead "single" "Almost Like the Blues", the words of which were printed in verse form in The New Yorker a few weeks ago. The final verse stopped me in my tracks:
There is no G-d in heaven
And there is no Hell below
So says the great professor
Of all there is to know
But I've had the invitation
That a sinner can't refuse
And it's almost like salvation
It's almost like the blues
The Preacher Addresses the Seminarians – Christian Wiman
Good news! Yesterday saw the release of Christian Wiman's new book of poetry, Once in the West. While my copy is still in mail, I couldn't resist sharing the opening portion of what Dwight Garner in the NY Times has already called a "major performance" and "near-masterpiece", one that Wiman was kind enough to preview for us when he was here in 2013, "The Preacher Addresses the Seminarians". It's biting and uncomfortable but also extremely funny, a veritable catalog of churchy tropes, both inane and indicting. Given its tone, the ending, which you'll have to buy the book to read, may surprise you.
I tell you it's a bitch existence some Sundays
and it's no good pretending you don't have to pretend,
don't have to hitch up those gluefutured nags Hope and Help
and whip the sorry chariot of yourself
toward whatever Hell your Heaven is on days like these.
I tell you it takes some hunger heaven itself won't slake
to be so twitchingly intent on the pretty organist's pedaling,
so lizardly alert to the curvelessness of her choir robe.
Here it comes, brothers and sisters, the confession of sins,
hominy hominy, dipstick doxology, one more churchcurdled hymn
we don't so much sing as haunt: grounded altos, gear-grinding tenors,
three score and ten gently bewildered men lip-synching along.
You're up, Pastor. Bring on the unthunder. Some trickle-piss tangent
to reality. Some bit of the Gospel grueling out of you.
I tell you sometimes mercy means nothing
but release from this homiletic hologram, a little fleshstep
sideways, as it were, setting passion on autopilot (as if it weren't!)
to gaze out in peace at your peaceless parishioners:
boozeglazes and facelifts, bad mortgages, bored marriages,
making a kind of masonry in faces at once specific and generic,
and here and there that rapt famished look that leaps
from person to person, year to year, like a holy flu.
Anyone interested in Wiman would do well to read Matthew Sitman's excellent new essay for The Deep Dish, "Finding the Words for Faith", in which he dubs CW "America's most important Christian writer."
Will-lessly (Happy 80th, Wendell Berry)
In honor of the man's 80th birthday, a poem from his newest collection of Sabbath poems, This Day.
Will-lessly the leaves fall,
are blown, coming at last
to the ground and to their rest.
Among them in their coming down
purposely the birds pass,
of all the unnumbered ways
choosing one, until
they like the leaves will
will-lessly fall. Thus freed
by gravity, every one
enters the soil, conformed
to the craft and wisdom, the behest
of God's appointed vicar,
our mother and judge, who binds
us each to each, the largest
to the least, in the family of all
the creatures: great Nature
by whom all are changed, none
are wasted, none are lost.
Supreme artist of this
our present world, her works
live and move, love
their places and their lives in them.
And this is praise to the highest
knowledge by the most low.
Matthew 4.18-19 (A Loose Translation)
I never considered myself much of a fisherman, so when my dad said, "Take a gaff," I asked what that was. He held up a massive hook. "In case you get a big one," he insisted. And I answered, "We've been fishing all summer and never needed a gaff." But I took it anyways, because he said so.
My brother, Andrew, and I packed the rest of the rods into the doorless Jeep and off-roaded past the cul-de-sac into the woods, where deep in the trees a river runs. I plopped on the bank where my feet could dangle above the…
New Music: French Style Fur's Is Exotic Bait
On the heels of obsessing over Lana Del Rey's Ultraviolence, Matthew Linder and I found another target for our obsession in French Style Fur's Is Exotic Bait. The band is made from members of We Barbarians and Cold War Kids, and most of the lyrical content comes straight out of the poetry of Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk and mystic. Here are the results of a conversation surrounding one of the deepest albums we have heard in quite a while.
Matt: So what did you think about "All the Way Down"?
Blake: That track is just so credal. I can't ignore that…
"I Shall Be Released" – Charles Wright
From the American poet laureate's collection, Sestets.
There is a consolation beyond nomenclature
of what is past
Or is about to pass, though I don't know what it is.
Someone, somewhere, must, and this is addressed to him.
Come on, Long Eyes, crack the book.
Thumb through the pages and stop at the one with the golden script.
Breathe deeply and lay it on me,
that character with the luminous half-life.
Dead Horses, Repentance, and American Religion
Allen Tate, an admired Southern poet (friend of Robert Penn Warren and teacher of Robert Lowell), published an essay in 1930 diagnosing the complexities of Southern and, by extension, American religion. It appears in a work by defenders of the agrarian way of life, titled I'll Take My Stand, a book with some high points of wisdom which are neglected, now, as a result of its significant/egregious low points of racism and Southern revanchism. Tate finds American religion to be pragmatic in a bad way, focused on an abstract ability to work rather than a view of the whole human. You can…


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The long and winding road to the Meadowlands already has had some unexpected twists and turns.
SANTA CLARA (AP) - Nobody could blame Perrish Cox for confusing his uniform, defensive schemes or even what state he's in these days. It's been a constant switcheroo.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith said Thursday his injured left knee isn't coming along quite as well as he'd hoped.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Tom Brady has been leading successful comebacks for more than a decade. Andrew Luck is just getting started.
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Bengals didn't wait long or look far for their next offensive coordinator, promoting Hue Jackson on Thursday shortly after Jay Gruden was introduced as the next head coach in Washington.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Pete Carroll told Percy Harvin that the Seattle Seahawks were considering placing him on injured reserve to open up a roster spot ahead of the postseason. Harvin's response: "Coach I'm ready to play ball."
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) - Dennis Rodman apologized Thursday for comments he made in North Korea about a detained American missionary, saying he had been drinking and was under pressure as he organized a game with former NBA players.
NEW YORK (AP) - The Hall of Fame says it's up to baseball writers to propose any changes in the selection process.
DETROIT (AP) - Tigers ace Justin Verlander underwent muscle repair surgery Thursday after injuring himself last month during offseason conditioning.
HONOLULU (AP) - Sang-Moon Bae got off to a great start in pristine conditions along the shores of Oahu. Chris Kirk had an ideal finish.
ALAMEDA (AP) - Coach Dennis Allen will be part of the reconstruction of the Oakland Raiders after spending his first two years overseeing the deconstruction.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - One of the pivotal points in the development of DeMarcus Cousins occurred in a private area of the Sacramento Kings locker room after a home loss to Charlotte last Saturday night.
SANTA CLARA (AP) - There's a far different dynamic for Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers' offense this time around against Carolina.
The oddsmakers weren't fazed by three road teams winning in the wild-card round. They've made two of those winners, the Saints and Chargers, big underdogs on Saturday in the divisional round.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - One by one, the camera panned over the faces of the Kansas City Royals, who had lined up along the first-base line for introductions before Game 3 of their AL Division Series.
Michael Phelps' comeback took a major hit on Monday, with USA Swimming suspending the 18-time Olympic champion for six months and forcing him to withdraw from next year's world championships.
NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA and its television partners couldn't wait to extend their contracts.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers got more than expected from Hyun-Jin Ryu. Maybe they should have let the lefty go a little deeper.
MIAMI (AP) - The former owner of the clinic at the center of Major League Baseball's recent performance-enhancing drug scandal had his bail revoked Monday because of recent positive tests for cocaine use.
SANTA CLARA (AP) - The day began with another round of questions about the relationship between Jim Harbaugh and his players. It ended with him putting a lot of trust in them to make a big play.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Giants know how realistic it is to rally in the playoffs.
DETROIT (AP) - A runaway title in a division of behemoths, then an unexpected sweep against a trio of Cy Young winners.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals waited nearly three decades to return to the postseason. Now that they're here, they want to stick around for a while.
ISTANBUL (AP) - Maya Moore scored 18 points and the U.S. beat Spain 77-64 to win its second straight gold medal at the women's world championship Sunday.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - John Lackey stepped to the podium, minus the obvious status symbols: his two World Series rings. No reason to brag.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Tom Brady rebounded from the second worst loss of his career by throwing for two touchdowns and becoming the sixth quarterback to pass for 50,000 yards as the New England Patriots routed the NFL's last unbeaten team with a 43-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - So many drivers studied NASCAR's new championship Chase format and singled out the second round as the one they feared the most.
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) - Oliver Wilson held off Rory McIlroy to capture his first European Tour title with a one-shot victory in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.