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Exercise and the Brain
- Research from The Robert Wood Johnson Center indicates that children who are overweight have lower reading and math scores. Evidence suggests that obesity not only poses serious health risks, but also jeopardizes academic achievement.
- A study by the NIH proven that exercise improves learning on three levels: 1) it optimizes the mind to improve alertness, attention and motivation; 2) it prepares and encourages nerve cells to bind to one another, which is the cellular basis for logging new information; 3) it spurs the development of new nerve cells from stem cells in the hippocampus, the area of the brain related to memory and learning.
- A study out of UC Irvine, determined that learning and memory evolves in concert with motor function, which allowed our ancestors to track down food. The findings revealed as far as our brains are concerned, if we're not moving, there's no real need to learn anything.
- Research suggests that if you're in good shape, you are able to learn and function more efficiently. A 2007 study by German scientists found that people learned vocabulary words 20% faster following exercise than they did before exercise and the rate of learning correlated directly with the levels of BDNF, (brain-derived neurotrophic factor). BDNF exists in the brain and nourishes neurons like fertilizer to help them grow, suggesting that if you're in good shape, you may be able to learn and function more efficiently.
The Spirit System and Physical Education
- Results from the 2008 FITNESSGRAM inspired the development of Spirit System. The statewide results found that approximately 32% of third-grade girls and less than 28% of third-grade boys reached the "Healthy Fitness Zone." By seventh grade, only 21% of the girls and 17% of the boys still met this basic achievement level. By 12th grade, just 8% of the girls and les than 9% of the boys met the health standards in all six tests.
- Most states have introduced legislation to reinforce PE requirements by increasing time in classes and moderate to vigorous activity levels (MVPA). Results from studying these increases showed the amount of time states required for PE did not have an effect on weight or risk of obesity. In addition, research with elementary school students showed that children did MVPA for an average of 3.4 minutes of a 40-minute class. About two-thirds of class was spent in sedentary activity; one-quarter of the time was spent doing minimal activity.
- With the rate of obesity growing fastest among children, researchers suggest targeting children where they spend the majority of their time – in school and with the resources they utilize most, technology. Schools are the primary location for engaging children, and they provide the best possible learning environment and opportunity to instill positive changes in their choices. The earlier a child/student can be engaged in learning during their formative years, the better the chance they have to succeed. Therefore, schools are a logical entry point for building the foundation of health.
Children and Technology
- Data from seven recent studies indicate that young children are increasingly consuming all types of digital media, in many cases consuming more than one type at once. Nearly 80% of children between the ages of 0 and 5 use the Internet on at least a weekly basis in the United States, according to a report from education organizations Joan Ganz Cooney Center and Sesame Workshop.
- An major issue we face is not a lack of programs, but a lack of information from those programs properly getting to the end user.
- Technology enhances learning, teaching and communication and has the ability to scale rapidly and cost effectively. It is far more efficient and productive than in humans. The reason is simple: there are no emotions in technology, no hidden agendas. Information is objective not subjective and the way the information is presented can shape an individual's thought process for the betterment of their lives.
- The world is becoming smaller with the internet and the two undeniable trends worldwide are that everything is going wireless & digital. It is the "language" children speak and will only increase in use in the future.
Childhood Obesity
- Demographer, Carl Eschbach projected 42.6%, or triple the current number, of the nations adult population will be obese by 2040. Knowing that the adults of 2040 are the children of today, Eschbach warned that "the consequences, if we don't do anything, are going to be profound." Texas State Senator Jane Nelson added "This is the single most serious threat we face as a nation."
- 80% of parents feel they are responsible for their child's weight and physical fitness. So why the disconnect between intentions and results? Parents need to be engaged, empowered and educated in a simple way.
- Obese Americans are responsible for a $40 billion jump in annual medical spending over the past decade. Annual costs associated with obesity are estimated at $147 billion and growing nearly 9% a year. Annual overall healthcare costs are estimated at 2.8 trillion in 2012. 60% of bankruptcies in 2010 were attributed to medical costs.
- A child who is overweight at 12 has a 85% chance of being overweight as an adult and are in danger of a wide array of serious medical issues, including threatening to shorten their life span, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancers.
- Individuals in supportive environments perceive healthy behaviors as the acceptable norm thereby reinforcing healthy choices in all day-to-day interactions.


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The Crime Code : Violent crime has become a global epidemic, nowhere more so than in the United States. Everything from the death penalty to liberal reforms has failed. Nothing has been effective . . . until now. Project Conscience promises to be the solution. It is a bold attempt by a powerful group of scientists, politicians and senior law-enforcement personnel to use gene therapy to treat criminals and cure violent crime. But among their number are those with a more sinister agenda, who would go further and turn the dream of Project Conscience into the nightmare of Crime Zero. It is up to Luke Decker, a criminal psychologist disillusioned with the growing dependence of oil genetic science and Dr. Kathy Kerr, his onetime lover and ideological adversary, to fight this deadly new scheme, a scheme so ruthless in intent and so vast in scope that it will irrevocably change the evolution of mankind itself . . .
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The Kettlebell Workout Library is HERE!
Learn from one of the country's top Kettlebell Authorities in your own home or gym! Master RKC Phil Ross, Star of the Advanced Russian Kettlebell Workout Video and trainer to many fighters, athletes, celebrities and physicians designed and conducts these classes, has a new Video Series Available. The Kettlebell Workout Library.
The Kettlebell Workout Library is a culmination of more than 6 years of Kettlebell Based workouts designed by Martial Arts and Kettlebell Master Phil Ross. Kettlebell, Bodyweight, Plyometric, Dynamic Tension, Flexibility and Cardio Vascular Endurance are all addressed.
Lose weight and dramatically increase your strength with the S.W.A.T. (Strength, Weight and Athletic Training) System. There are 104 workouts and a manual included in this incredible training package. You will be able to challenge yourself and develop incredible strength and unmatched conditioning with this body of work. By simply varying the density, intensity and volume of the workouts included, each workout becomes four!
This may be the only Video Series you will ever need to purchase. The workouts will keep you strong and fit for a lifetime. Master Phil Ross has dedicated his life to training and developing programs to help athletes, fitness enthusiasts, personal trainers, coaches, law enforcement, military personnel, executives, surgeons and special needs clients to reach their goals, improve their performance and their lives. This video library is a result of more than 35 years of experience in fitness, sport and combat arts.
Dragon Door: Did you originally try kettlebells because of your martial arts studies?
Phil Ross: I'm always looking for the best things available as far as training goes, especially concerning martial arts. I first heard about kettlebells at Frank Shamrock's place in the Summer of 2005. He mentioned that he knew someone in San Jose who was training with these cool things called kettlebells. So, he showed me a few moves at his studio in San Jose and I thought they looked interesting. Then, one of my clients, Dr. Pat Roth—a very notable neural surgeon who operated on Rutgers football player Eric LaGrande—told me about Steve Freides. Steve had recently explained to Pat how kettlebells helped to cure his back. I just kept hearing a lot about kettlebells, so I went online, bought a set from Power Systems along with the Steve Cotter Encyclopedia of Kettlebell Lifting.
I researched a little deeper and discovered that Pavel and the RKC were the "Gold Standard" for kettlebell training and certifications. From there I found Dragon Door and signed up to test for the RKC. I attended the 3 day workshop in October, 2007 and became RKC certified.
Dragon Door: Was your interest in kettlebells mostly personal at this point, or were you beginning to use them with your clients and martial arts students?
Phil Ross: I wanted to learn as much as possible, so I started buying more videos like Enter the Kettlebell. I started training myself, because there weren't too many available instructors yet. Steve was nearby, but our schedules didn't work, and I was busy teaching at my own studio. I started adding kettlebells in some of my advanced classes, and with my advanced martial arts students—wrestlers and fighters—who either wanted to take it to the next level, or were competing.
After I got my RKC certification, I started a kettlebell-only class. Now I'm running eleven kettlebell classes a week. Every Saturday morning, I have a training class especially for our certified instructors. Seven people at my studio are certified HKCs and have been training with me for quite a while.
Dragon Door: In your opinion, what are some of the best kettlebell exercises for martial artists?
Phil Ross: I like alternating cleans, swings, snatches, and any squatting motion—there are so many different squats we can do. I also like push presses for martial arts.
Dragon Door: What benefits have you experienced from kettlebell training?
Phil Ross: First of all, learning about kettlebells has expanded my own training knowledge to an incredible degree. Physically—even though I just turned 50—I'm in much better condition now, far superior to when I was simply weight training.
Luckily, I was always into bodyweight training at some level, but incorporating kettlebells has just really made me strong to the bone. It's enabled me to keep going as I get older. I have had over 300 fights (a low estimate), and injuries accumulate, but kettlebell training has helped me keep going and enabled me to keep training.
Dragon Door: Very cool. When we talked earlier, you mentioned some issues with your knees, has kettlebell training helped?
Phil Ross: Yes. On Saturday, I was single rack squatting with the Beast for sets of 5 reps. It's helped me a lot. I've had knee surgery, and currently have a torn meniscus and a torn quad tendon, but I'm healing with kettlebells. I'm not going to have another operation; I'm just training the knee and restoring it. On the injured side, I can already do a body weight pistol squat, and the single rack squats mentioned earlier.
Dragon Door: Are you still competing in martial arts?
Phil Ross: I had an injury requiring an operation on four levels of my neck in December, 2011. My doctors told me not to compete anymore, but prior to that my last competition was in NAGA, the North American Grappling Association. I had won the Battle of the Beach, a nationally rated tournament in 2010. I was almost 48 and had five fights in that tournament. I went undefeated with no one scoring against me. I competed in both the 40 and up division and the 18-29 division, and actually won a title belt for the expert division.
Dragon Door: It's impressive that you were able to compete against athletes of all ages.
Phil Ross: Yes, I would say weighing in at 184, I was definitely stronger than all but one other competitor who was 200lbs. He was huge! I was able to wear him out a little bit though, because my endurance was pretty good.
Dragon Door: You've been recently promoted to Master RKC, what do you see yourself doing next with kettlebells?
Phil Ross: I want to bring my knowledge and experience to the RKC and the Dragon Door community. I won't be reinventing the wheel, but want to bring some nuances that will enhance our community's training, especially for group training. Since I teach martial arts, I'm used to having people at different skill levels all in the same class. I might have a black belt and a white belt training side by side, but they could be doing different things. The same thing happens in my kettlebell classes, some students have been with me for five years, and some for just a few days.
As a martial arts instructor as well as a kettlebell instructor, I've developed the ability to train people of different levels in the same class. In an ideal world, we'd all have one-on-one sessions, or everyone in a class would be at the same stage in their training. But that's not going to happen and there are only so many hours in a day.
Dragon Door: What's a favorite strategy for working with a mixed-level group class?
Phil Ross: I've created a collection of over 150 different workouts, and have filmed 104 of them, which are in editing right now. The project is called the Kettlebell Workout Library. It's going to be a great training tool, especially for instructors who will be able to help a new student on one workout, while having an intermediate and advanced student do two other workouts. I can have several different workouts going on at once in the same class by referencing the manual accompanying the video series. I've been working on the system by logging my routines, ever since I started training with kettlebells.
Dragon Door: That's excellent. I remember the last time we talked, you mentioned a comic book project.
Phil Ross: A buddy of mine is Joe Antonacci, who was just inducted into the boxing hall of fame for his work as a ring announcer for Friday Night Fights on ESPN, HBO, fights in Atlantic City, and more. He purchased Joe Palooka, a comic book from the '40s and '50s about a boxer. He's now reinvented Joe Palooka as a mixed martial artist. Joe Antonacci enlisted me to collaborate on all the fight scenes. Mike Bullock is the prize winning comic book writer on the project, but they've brought me in as a specialist to help him make the fights appear realistic. Mike will ask me how a fight between Joe Palooka and a capoeira guy would go for example. Mike tells me who will win beforehand and I lay out the whole sequence of the fight so that it makes sense. In fact, UFC Magazine did a write up on the comic book series asked us how we make the fight scenes in the comic book so realistic, then they dedicated two paragraphs to me.
Right now, two issues of the comic are out, but we were recently purchased by IDW—the same company who brought GI Joe to the silver screen. So, they might be looking to do something similar with Joe Palooka. In issue five or six, I might be introduced as a character—a trainer with my kettlebell and RKC shirt. I've got to make sure that happens.
Dragon Door: We'll definitely need to see that. You have a lot of exciting things going on, especially with the new RKC.
Phil Ross: I'm really excited about the new RKC. I think we're putting together an excellent team—Max Shank, Andrew Read, and of course Andrea Du Cane. New leadership announcements are happening all the time, and everyone's top shelf. I don't have any complaints about the old RKC, I just think we can continue to make the system even better. I'm glad to be part of it.
Dragon Door: What other experiences are you bringing to your leadership position?
Phil Ross: I also have some experience with powerlifting. I'm not hugely involved in it, but did compete up until 1987 where I clean benched 370lbs with a pause at at a body weight of 179.9 lbs. I also achieved a 525lb squat, and 505lb deadlift at the same event. Powerlifting gave me a lot of perspective. I also won some Olympic lifting contests and bodybuilding contests too. I left bodybuilding because to me, training is all about health and sports, so I wasn't going to use steroids to get bigger just to win the next contest.
Dragon Door: In addition to your studio you're also doing online-based training?
Phil Ross: Yes, I've put together a very low cost beginner's kettlebell training program, available at KettlebellKing.com. It has three technique sections, two warm-up and bodyweight sections, along with twelve beginner kettlebell workouts. There's also an electronic manual included which is based on a program I put together for NASM.
Dragon Door: What inspired you to create the program?
Phil Ross: I want to reach as many people as possible since everyone can't come to New Jersey and train in my studio. It's also good for people who are still researching kettlebells before making a big commitment like an RKC Workshop. I wanted to make a way for people to get a solid base of knowledge, along with something to practice and reference. It will give them an idea of what they're getting into, and the benefits that they can expect. I'm certain that once they go and practice the program for a few months, they'll be started for life. After 90 days they'll see the benefits.
Something else I'm bringing to the RKC is my Fit to Fight program, it's based on my SAVE (Surviving A Violent Environment) program. SAVE is a self defense fitness program which was rated number one several times by independent video reviewers, actually beating out Krav Maga, and Dillman's pressure point system. It has its own certification process, and I just finished teaching it to a group of phys ed teachers at one of the local high schools. They're going to use it as a unit for their phys ed classes.
The Fit 2 Fight concept is based on martial arts self defense movements coupled with bodyweight exercises. Max Shank and I are collaborating on this project, I'm providing the martial arts techniques and he's supplying the bodyweight exercises and associated regimens.
Dragon Door: That's very exciting, and we're all looking forward to see how you bring your unique style to your new leadership role.
Phil Ross: I can't wait to lead my first RKC Certification Workshop, I think it's a great opportunity. In the past five plus years, I've put a lot into training with kettlebells. I'm looking forward to see who else is going to be with the RKC and how we all develop it even further.
Martial Arts & Kettlebell Master, Phil Ross becomes a Certified Bodyweight Specialist. In the first ever Bodyweight Strength certification conducted by Master of Sport Pavel Tsatsouline (the man responsible for bringing Kettlebell Training to the US), held in St. Paul Minnesota October 13th and 14th, some 60 participants were in attendance. The students were training in the progressions of mastery of the Bodyweight Strength Development and Master Phil Ross was one of the 15 participants to pass the exam and receive certification upon the course completion, earning the title of Bodyweight Strength Specialist. Master Ross, getting set to celebrate his 50th Birthday this October, was the only participant over the age of 40 to receive certification. He will be launching his "Fit and Fifty" program and posting YouTube clips adding more training tips to his active Phil Ross channel
Below is a write up regarding some training benefits from the training:
Naked Warrior Certification/Workshop: Phil Ross, RKC Team Leader, 8th Degree Black Belt
The workshop consisted of an incredible amount of extremely useful strength and balance developing techniques as well as strategies. The progressions to the specific tasks were particularly relevant because you are gaining useable, practical, applicable strength while you are learning strength skills. Some people may never be able to execute a one arm push-up, pistol, an L-sit pull-up or handstand push-up, but they will achieve significant strength gains and improve their lives through their strength practice.
People may think that if they can't do a one-arm push-up, there's no need to train in this fashion. That would be akin to telling a runner not to run, because they will never be able to run a sub 10 second 100 meter sprint. Nonsense, incredible strength and body linkage is developed with body weight training and that results in improved performance in strength, kettlebell training, weight lifting, sport, martial arts and daily life. If a student is able to perform a pull up and 20 two-legged squats, they will certainly be able to carry a bag of groceries up a flight of stairs.
Results are achieved by consistent, intelligent training patterns. Exercise discipline in your training. Build slowly and do not skip any level of the progression. That may result in "gaps" in your strength and prevent you from attaining the highest level of proficiency. Achieving real strength does not occur overnight, it's a process. Quick gains lead to injury and rob one of their potential. Strength is a marathon, not a sprint. It's a long process, but the results can last a lifetime!
On Saturday, August 18th, seven American Eagle MMA & Kettlebell trainers became certified in Hardstyle Kettlebell training. The 10 hour certification was incredible. A great deal of information was shared with the group. There were 13 additional participants from NJ, NY, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Senior RKC Max Shank was a wealth of knowledge. Kettlebell technique, general strength and class programming were covered.There were 7 members of the American Eagle MMA & Kettlebell school certified as Hard Style Kettlebell Instructors.
American Eagle MMA & Kettlebells facility owner RKC Team Leader Phil Ross, was very proud of his students' accomplishments. Nykole & Spencer Ross of Mahwah, Jennifer Chaparian of Allendale, Zack Fox of Saddle River, Larry Buchwalter of Ridgewood, John Hartman of Park Ridge and Cathy Raimonda, the studio's Operation Manager from Glen Rock all became HKC Certified Kettlebell Instructors.
"I just got into Kettlebell training & Phil Ross made it simple with his detailed explanation and breakdown of all of the techniques & movements. This is a must have system for an amazingly low price!"
Mike Constantino Owner/Head Trainer AMA Fight Club
Phil Ross' Online S.W.A.T. Kettlebell Training Course
Learn from one of the country's top Kettlebell Authorities – in the privacy of your own home! Master Trainer Phil Ross, RKC Team Leader, Author of several kettlebell manuals, Star of the Advanced Russian Kettlebell Workout Video and trainer to many fighters, athletes, celebrities and physicians has made available your guide to learning the Basics of Kettlebell Based Training.
The system employs body-weight exercises, flexibility, plyometrics and the most revolutionary fitness tool in the world – The Kettlebell. The kettlebell exercises as presented are from the teachings of the Father of Modern Kettlebell Training, Pavel Tsatsouline's Hard Style Kettlebell System. Phil Ross is part of the RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) Training Team.
Over 22 Exercises explained in Full Detail, Warm ups and Body Weight Exercises,a 45 Page Electronic Manual &12 complete Beginner Workouts to get you on your way to Ultimate Strength & Fitness!. All for ONLY $49! (Special Introductory Price)
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October 8th through the 11th, United Sports Training Center, Downington, PA: The RKC
conducted it's first ever East Coast Civilian Certification. There were over 90 participants from all over the county and world. Gireviks, as kettlebell lifters are referred to as in Russia, came from as far away as Italy, Ireland and Korea to become a certified RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) Instructor. The RKC is the Gold Standard in Kettlebell lifting and is headed by the Chief Instructor Pavel Tsatsouline, the father of Modern Kettlebell training.
Master Phil Ross, RKC Level 2, was enlisted as an assistant instructor for the international event. Master Ross put the candidates though a Breathing Ladder Workout that he was asked to design and administer at the certification. He also led the test group of 150 plus through an extensive warm up.
The certification weekend was filmed and Amanda Salas provided color commentary and interviewed instructors and participants alike. The documentary will be available on the DragonDoor.com website and on Youtube.com this November. Be sure to check it out to get a look inside what happens at an RKC Certification.
For additional information on Russian Kettlebell Training or Martial Arts Classes and workshops, call (201) 612-1429 or visit us on the web at www.philross.com
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Thought for the day.
lotro, melmoth, mmo, tftd, wow September 21st, 2009The precedent has been set.
If Blizzard's gamble pays off I wonder if Turbine will at some point scourge the Shire. It's been mentioned that the new Skirmish mode of play to be introduced with the Mirkwood expansion will provide events that represent the beginnings of the scourge, but will it be possible for Turbine to go back and overhaul the starter areas to reflect the story? Would it even work as a concept? Granted it will be many a long year before the story of Lord of the Rings Online reaches that point, but already the hints are there that they intend to reflect the original story as accurately as they can, and perhaps it's the case that Blizzard has helped them with this.
Or stolen their thunder.
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September 21st, 2009 at 4:28 pmIt would be difficult to do this without breaking the story progression for new characters. I suspect that if Turbine do decide to implement the scourging of the Shire, it will be limited to instancing.
Perhaps as part of the Volume 6 Epic there will be a Chapter or two, or even a whole Book, devoted to helping to overthrow Starkey. At best I can imagine this taking place in a 'Wall of Moria' style instance containing just part of a reworked Shire.
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September 21st, 2009 at 5:29 pmI don't think they're allowed to do the scouring of the shire. They have the rights from the film, and that didn't happen in the film?
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Reclaiming 100 sf of parking space, but the snow still needs to be pushed onto that space. What will survive that kind of treatment and survive year after year? |
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A tree? Just kidding, hope someone can give some good suggestions! That should be interesting to see the solutions. |
I live in Northern Utah, not sure where you live, may not get as much snow as you . . . we do pile it up to about 3 feet , sometimes 4. I have succulents planted there that do shockingly well. Not ALL succulents of course. I have euphorbia miphrates, dragon's blood (don't know scientific name), and a sedum that do very well. Another succulent called cape blanco. Will try to post a photo. Laurie |
- Posted by duluthinbloomz4 zone 4a (My Page) on Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 18:20
Here just about anything and everything survives. Snow is a good cover and insulator. We lose things during winters when it's ferociously cold for extended periods and there's no appreciable snow cover. I had a constant four to five feet of snow on the ground from the Thanksgiving blizzard (and more just about every three days after that) until it all disappeared for good in early in May. We're a bit behind the rest of the country, but catching up - Northern Lights azaleas, flowering almonds, viburnum, and lilacs are just starting to bloom. Bleeding hearts started with the forget-me-nots and Johnny Jump ups. Looked around the gardens briefly and nothing seems to be missing except the balloon flowers which are always the last to emerge. Iris - Siberian and bearded - nepetas, Russian sage, peonies, Veronicas, salvias, daylilies, hosta, trollius, dianthus deltoids, phlox subulata, true tiger lilium, ostrich ferns are all fine. |
- Posted by love_the_yard z9A Jax FL (My Page) on Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 18:43
Isn't snow actually an insulator against colder temps? Won't it help protect plants that would otherwise be exposed to even colder air? |
- Posted by duluthinbloomz4 zone 4a (My Page) on Wed, Jun 4, 14 at 19:03
Yes, it is a good insulator. Under a thick (sometimes not even several feet thick) blanket of snow, temps will remain somewhat at a constant despite the fact that the air temp can be much lower or fluctuate. |
I would think that falling snow covering shrubs might be considerably different from snow pushed over them by a plow. |
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- Posted by whitelacey 6 (My Page) on Sat, Oct 18, 14 at 1:46
Years ago we had a significant snowfall that lasted all through a frigid winter. Come spring, everything that was snow-covered bloomed while anything that was exposed to the air did not. Snow is an excellent insulator and should not be removed from plants. Linda |
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Date | 2011-05-26 20:19:02 |
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To | email@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com |
On 5/26/2011 2:15 PM, Marko Papic wrote:
Which is indicative of what my conclusion will be... that in the
short-term U.S. involvement is inadequate for Poland as U.S. is
constrained by its involvement in MESA. So Poland is looking for
alternatives to tide it over in the short term.
In the long-term Poland is counting that U.S. will, as you indicate, be
able to ramp up its involvement. BUT, the fact that there is potential
there is insufficient. Just because America CAN ramp up involvement,
does not mean it will. Poles know this very well. I am sure US officials
are telling Poles precisely what you are saying. I am also sure Poles
are nodding in unison while telling each other "screw them, dont believe
anything they say."
On 5/26/11 1:13 PM, Nate Hughes wrote:
just to be clear, rotating U.S. F-16s temporarily through Poland works
the same way as the Patriots. It's rotational until you decide one day
to not pull them out. You send them with inert training rounds one
time, but doesn't mean you can't send them fully armed the next. In
the meantime, you build up basic common understandings and practices,
get the kinks out and build further commonality and interoperability.
Your pilots train together.
I leave it to you on how the Poles are perceiving this. But though
unarmed and rotational, this -- by its very nature -- lays the
foundations for a sustained, armed rotational presence. At that point,
a permanent presence becomes about deciding where U.S. families will
live near the base.
On 5/26/2011 1:56 PM, Marko Papic wrote:
Type - II/III -- Looking at insight that F-16 deployment will be
unnarmed and rotationary ("potted plants" anyone), but also general
geopolitical context.
Title: Obama's Visit to Poland and Unkept Promises
Thesis: Obama's visit to Poland is not going to change Polish
calculus that the U.S. is still not ready to commit itself fully to
Warsaw's security. Which is why Poland will continue to look
elsewhere for short-term security -- V4 + collaboration with Sweden.
In the long term, the U.S. calculus could very well shift, but in
the short term the U.S. is not ready to set up permanent shop in
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Trigger -- Tomorrow's visit by Obama to Poland
II. Polish-US relationship thus far:
B. Patriots
C. F-16/ C-130s (all three inadequate)
III. What Poland is doing instead:
A. V4 Battlegroups
B. Polish-Swedish strategic partnership
C. Bolstering EU military capability
D. All three are perfectly compatible with long-term U.S.
alliance, but are intended as stop-gap measures in the meantime.
IV. Obama is bringing promise of nuclear/energy cooperation. This is
a big deal since it creates a strategic economic relationship with
Poland. US currently is largely insignificant player in Polish
economy, but this sort of a strategic investment could set up an
important strategy for the long term.
V. Conclusion:
In the short term, Warsaw will continue to look to divest its
security and economic needs, by particularly working with Europeans
closely. But the fundamental ground for cooperation with the U.S.
still remains strong.
Marko Papic
STRATFOR Analyst
Marko Papic
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We have a State Select gas water heater that is approx 9 years old and is beginning to fail. We have to keep turning up the water temp setting to maintain sufficient hot water. Our plumber recommended a new heater vs repair due to the age of the heater. State Select is the brand he installs. I'm a little disappointed that our current heater didn't even make it 10 years so I'm not sure I want another one. I searched the archives here and found almost nothing on State but tons of posts on Rheem and Bradford. Why are there so few posts on State? Are they not common?
Also, how long does it typically take to install a replacement heater? My plumber said 2-3 hours, does that sound right? It's in an unfinished basement out in the open. I'm being quoted $1250 for the heater and labor, which sound high to me. |
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All water heaters heat water - how good they are depends upon the maintenance that you provide. State is a good brand, nothing wrong with them. If your current water heat has a 6 yr warranty, and you got 9 yrs out of it with no maintenance, you did well. In terms of replacement is this a standard, direct or power vent model that you are replacing? What capacity (Gallons) is it? All of this is relevant to cost. Oh by the way, I just replaced my 12 yr old water heater (GE 50 gallon gas) with a Bradford White- the ONLY brand made here in the good ole USA. Good luck! |
- Posted by live_wire_oak (My Page) on Mon, Nov 21, 11 at 19:45
9 years is pretty impressive for most cheap 2 yr warranty water heaters these days. Especially if you did no maintenance to it. Buy one with a 12 year warranty if you want to get 10 years out of it and do annual maintainence and you might get 20 years out of that 12 year model. Yes, it's more expensive. You will get what you pay for in most things in life, but especially in water heaters. $1250 isn't at all a bad quote for a 50 gallon 12 year warranty model with install. It's high for a POS 2 year warranty 30 gallon install. |
Which manufacturer produces a WH with a 2 year warranty? The minimum is six years with the big mfr's (i.e Rheem, AO Smith, and BW) |
- Posted by live_wire_oak (My Page) on Tue, Nov 22, 11 at 0:16
HD sells a Hotpoint/GE with a 2 yr warranty and sells them by the bucketload because they are the cheapest thing going. |
- Posted by lazypup (email@example.com) on Tue, Nov 22, 11 at 1:06
Quote" Bradford White- the ONLY brand made here in the good ole USA. " WRONG- A.O.Smith (the parent company) also manufactures STATE & American at the same plant. And the last time I looked at a map, Tennesee is still in the U.S.A. |
lazypup, You are correct - AO Smith, has "1", out of several, corporate offices, in Tennessee. Look to see where the other numerous offices are located around the globe - China, Mexico, etc. etc. etc. AO Smith has manufacturing facilities in Mexico and overseas. Yes, they are producing water heaters. You may be hard pressed to find a "Made in the USA" sticker on a AO Smith WH Rheem - same story Point being, Bradford White produces here in the US, and US only and I know where the bottom line dollar is staying. Thank God for the fact that Tennessee (the beautiful state that it is) is still in the US, and we haven't outsourced it totally to foreign manufacturers. |
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So clumpy and really wet, weigh my lashes down just after they curled by lash curler. Plus it dried up easily at the tube and smudges!! gave me panda eyes. I actually gave this 2 lippies because of the wand. i'm keeping the wand but obviously won't repurchase. I guess for mascara department I will stick to Maybelline, I love foundations and lip products from revlon though
Usually I love Revlon, but they really missed the mark on this one. The mascara is very sparse to put on (if that makes sense) is hard to build and completely lacks volume. It may look alright for an hour or so, but at the end of a 6 hour shift it's fluttered down and is sitting very unattractively in my undereye concealer. Would not recommend.
(note -- this is NOT a hate on Revlon in particular, I think they're great and particularly like their lipsticks -- it's just this one product that is awful.)
this makes my eyelashes long but unlike what it says on the packaging, its not waterproof. my lashes are straight and thin. i like using this as my first layer but never my last .
I loved this mascara, I don't know why... I have used a range of mascaras and this one really surprised me.
I lost my old mascara (was around the same price but much better!) and was in desperate need of a new one. Sadly in this shop the variety of mascaras was small and all about the same in prize so I bought this one mainly because it's normal size (the others were all just so big! shitty new trend :P)...well WHAT A MISTAKE! Never would I ever buy this product again! It's SO CLUMPY and it smudges so easily. Also there is no real difference between those two options of applying (1. Length & Drama vs. 2. Lenght & Definition). I wasn't really interested in that at all anyways but I thought I'd let you know: it's a complete fraud ;)
Yesterday I just chose the cheapest black mascara I could find because I thought it couldn't get worse than this xD This new mascara (essence maximum definition volume mascara) cost only 1/4 of the prize of the Revlon one and it's so much better!
Long story short: never make a choice due to the brand! Don't assume expensive = better. It's not! ...which is actually a good thing for us ;)
I wouldn't buy this product again at all! It wasn't overly expensive as i picked it up in TK MAXX but considering I hate it I feel like it was a waste, the mascara adds LENGTH to my lashes but no volume or curl in the slightest, therefore just making my lashes look spidery, also it doesn't fan them out nicely AT ALL!! Also, like all these 'two setting' mascara, there are no difference between the two so it is a gimmick they probably charge more for! There are plenty of other drug store mascaras that create nice looking lashes- but not this one!
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i'm a huge mascara fan and this really didn't do it for me at all. SO clumpy, so much product on the brush, leaves black stuff under my eyes. yuck! switched to lancome doll eyes. best choice :)
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This mascara is actually good for me because I have a very straight eyelashes and I need to use a waterproof mascara after I curled my lashes so that the curl won't go down. This mascara hold the curl really good and the brush separates the lashes well, no clumped. Though I didn't see any difference between the two dials.
The one beauty product I would not leave the house without is mascara. I love mascara--and appreciate one that does what it is supposed to do. This product--Custom Eyes--is TERRIBLE!!! I don't know how it is even on the shelves!! It comes out of the tube in huge clumps--and even if you pre-wipe the wand, (what a waste of product) the nasty applicator STILL deposits thick globs of mascara. Throughout the day/evening, when I check my make-up, there are always black flakes around my eyes/on my upper cheeks.
Get rid of this product, Revlon--it is hurting your reputation.
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I bought this at Big Lots for about $2-3 to keep at work in my emergency late-for-work makeup stash. I'm glad I didn't spend much because this is a terrible mascara! Granted, the lash curler I bought at the same time is also sub-par, but this mascara has a major smudging problem! It's also a bit clumpy. Like another reviewer said, the clicker dial is useless because you get a horrible application each way. I ended up ditching it and replacing it with a different mascara that was easier to apply with consistent results when I'm hiding in the office bathroom trying to put on makeup before people notice I was late. :)


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A brief history of the "law enforcement bill of rights," pushed for by police unions and adopted in many states beginning in Maryland in 1972, which entrenches problem cops who have not actually been found guilty of a felony [Mike Riggs, Reason]
"Why Firing a Bad Cop Is Damn Near Impossible"
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The woman who got the boot to the head did get reasonable payback for her actions. Cops do have to abide by the law, but everyone, even cops, deserves some slack when unreasonably provoked.
The other cases are less forgivable. - 2 11.02.12 at 12:18 pm
"reasonable payback"? So since this woman (supposedly a criminal) lashes out at an officer, as criminals tend to do, the officer should be allowed to stoop to her level and retaliate against her?
"…everyone…deserves some slack when unreasonably provoked"? Common sense would tell you that if you have to handcuff a person, you should be on guard against that person lashing out at you in some way, not to mention that obviously a seated and handcuffed person doesn't present much of a threat. The officer could have taken one step backward and solved the problem. If a person can't control his emotions better than that he should have chosen a different career.
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Connect is the NTEU & CAPA magazine for casual academics.. The latest issue, vol 14 no 2, is now available online and will be mailed to all casual academics next week (from 25 July).
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Covering songs is dangerous. You have to pick something obscure enough that a zillion people haven't already done it, but recognizable enough that the audience will want to sing along. You have to give the song your own spin, while keeping true enough to the original that the song maintains its basic shape. So I think it's a little strange that Katy Perry decided to cover "Born This Way," Lady Gaga's new single that's been accused of being a Madonna "Express Yourself" rip-off. Why? Well, because it's so darn new. Also, I think the song is kind of a snoozer, so it you aren't gonna pop out of an egg/womb-thingy for it, why bother? [People] Keep reading »
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§1145.3 Extremely flammable contact adhesives; risk of burns from explosive vapor ignition and flashback fire.(a) The Commission finds that it is in the public interest to regulate the risk of burns from explosive vapor ignition and flashback fire associated with certain extremely flammable contact adhesives under the Consumer Product Safety Act rather than under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because of the desirability of avoiding possibly lengthy, resource consuming, and inefficient rulemaking proceedings under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and because of the availability of civil penalties under the CPSA. The Commission also believes that the complexity and formality of the rulemaking proceedings under the FHSA, in contrast to rulemaking proceedings under the CPSA may make it difficult for interested persons to participate. (b) Extremely flammable contact adhesives and other similar liquid or semi-liquid products in containers over one-half pint that present a risk of burns from explosive vapor ignition and flashback fire shall therefore be regulated under the Consumer Product Safety Act. Such regulation shall include all directly related pending and future rulemaking, as well as all directly related future action on petitions. However, such action shall not include labeling that may be required under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to address flammability hazards associated with other adhesives not subject to the ban. [42 FR 63731, Dec. 19, 1977]


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Rumors are probably the best term to describe the wave of news reports hitting the web on Arsenal's star striker Robin van Persie. RVP made it clear he would like to leave Emirates Stadium at the season's end as he opted not to renew his contract set to expire.
After putting up 37 goals in the Premier League season, van Persie is on the top of several big clubs' lists for a powerful, effective scoring forward, like EPL champs Man. City, and crosstown rivals Manchester United.
The source for all the scuttlebutt is a single, solitary agent who claims that Juventus already possesses the signed contract, locked away in a drawer. Whether that's metaphorical or quite literal, Gunners boss Arsene Wegner has quelled rumors by saying that he can't see such a world class player going to an inferior league.
Juventus secured the first scudetto (Serie A title) with an undefeated record. Now, the Turin side will be losing Alessandro del Piero, and securing van Persie is a logical replacement for the club who will hope for a strong showing in the coming Champions League.
The only hiccup for this supposed transaction may be the sticker price of recruiting RVP. As a top player in the world's most prestigious league, Juventus will have to shell out big bucks for last year's Premier League Golden Boot recipient. If they are unwilling to pay top dollar, the Gunners office may reject a deal.
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I'm married - does my spouse have to file for bankruptcy too?
No, you and your spouse are not required to file for bankruptcy together. However, you may both want to file for bankruptcy jointly if you and your spouse share responsibility for the debt. If you and your spouse have co-signed a debt together, this may be a debt that the two of you share. For instance, if you have bought a car together, you may both have signed for the loan.
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Bone White Sink & Toilet- What color Bathroom Walls?
I would love pictures since the Ralph Lauren (matched in BM Regal Paint in a pearl finish in 2006 year) Deep Cream has always bothered me in all three of my bathrooms. I repainted the Master Bathroom BM Navajo White(similar color but does not have that lemon tinge and is slightly darker) and it would look nice if it was not poorly done and paint is dripping from the walls. The floors are ivory. I am thinking of painting the little guest bathroom downstairs that I have in my home office that clients use first.
If you don't have pictures, any suggestions that would look good? I WISH my toilets and sinks were white, then I could paint the walls any color that I wanted. All the vanities are an ivory bone color also. The room next to the bathroom is BM Bone White with BM White trim. |
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lynn2006: "I am thinking of painting the little guest bathroom downstairs that I have in my home office that clients use first." Have you considered a wall covering other than paint? If the walls already are painted with a high gloss paint, especially an oil-based paint, you are going to need a lot of surface preparation to get the job done right, anyway. If you are going to do the job yourself, and if you go to the trouble of the required surface prep, from that point on, covering the surfaces with one of the new nonwoven, dimensionally stable "wallpapers," such as those in Rasch's Barbara Becker Collection, is actually easier than the effort to do a first-class paint job. At least that was our experience. FWIW, the very highly reflective (makes the room brighter) Rasch wall covering that we applied is not identified by brand name at The Internet Wallpaper Store, www.wallpaper.com, but is product 570631 there. It has been in our powder room for going on two years now, looks as good as the day we hung it, and it goes well with the diverse colors of the white toilet and sink, brushed nickel faucet, towel rack, and toilet roll holder, and the translucent bronze glass tile of the sink backsplash. |
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Thank you herrring-maven for another good idea. On the walls is semi-gloss for my upstairs bathrooms and Pearl finish downstairs in the powder room for now. |
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Hello! Denver is my name and I am an adult male Pit mix about 2 years old. I have a genuinely affectionate personality and love to give kisses. I am an active boy who loves to explore the outdoors, but I also have a very calm and mellow side to me. I love to sit with you and relax. Intake date: 4/8/13
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Winterizing the Garden
25 October 2014, by gj
It's spring in Australia, and just cool enough now that our southern neighbors are starting their fall gardens.
Areas north have already received snow.
Here in Northeastern Pa. it's time to put most of the garden to bed for the winter.
There are a number of ways you can do this, this is what's happening here.
Towards the end of the summer, we place cardboard over harvested beds to keep out any weed seeds until the frost kills them off.
If we plan on tilling a bed, which is rare, we leave the cardboard on through the winter to also keep out the spring weeds, and till in the soil amendments when the weather gets warm again.
Between the falling autumn leaves and the straw that was used as mulch, some beds have a head start on winter. For the ones that won't be tilled, we begin with nature.
We add more rough compost to the beds. It will break down further over time, and can just be worked into the soil if needed before planting.
To top this off we add a nice layer of leaves. These will also break down over time.
Just remember that some of your furry friends may decide to make a home underneath.
You wouldn't want to find a little bunny's nest there…
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Thirteen years ago, I purchased a dwarf orange tree. It had four small oranges on the tree at the time of purchase. Unfortunately, I think I overwatered the tree and killed it, but the oranges remained. I took the seeds from the oranges, and have one orange tree from those seeds here thirteen years later. I keep it indoors all the time here at my home in Ohio. It is now about 2-3 feet tall, and very very healthy, but no oranges. How can I get it to once again produce oranges? |
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Hi Instant. It's probably too late, but you should have held off tossing the mom Citrus. As long as it had oranges, it was alive. Most likely, the original tree was grafted. The seedling you sowed isn't. Right? Grafted Citrus have certain advantages seed-grown doesn't. For one, grafted trees flower and fruit sooner than seed grown. Grafted trees start fruiting 2-3 yrs of age. Seedlings can take up to 14 yrs. It depends. If possible, you should place your Orange outdoors in summer. Citrus fertilizer is best, but if you can't find it, a high nitrogen fertilizer will do. Proper watering is very important. Never keep soil soaking wet. Let dry between waterings, especially during winter months. Some humidity and fresh, circulating air is important. When young, citrus should not be potted in huge containers. Allow roots to grow. When they fill pot, repot in a container 1-2 sizes larger. Now that winter is nearing, place your citrus in the sunniest window in your home. Preferably a cool room. Never exceed 75F degrees. Do you have a photo? How large are the thorns? Toni |
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So today I'm excited to announce that our Love Harlem store will be opening 20 June 2012!!! I can't tell you how awesome it is to finally share this…
Thanks to all those who have been patiently waiting and especially those who have been quite vocal whilst impatiently waiting! I've had such awesome support and feedback on this up to now that it's a privilege to finally have a date set to share with you.
And better than being set in stone, this date is set, smack, bang in the middle of A Good Week – A global celebration of all the good in the world! Doesn't that just sound like the best idea ever?
A Good Week is run by social innovation agency, A Very Good Company. The director, Natalie Campbell, is tremendously inspiring. In fact, I'd probably describe her as having a pretty infectious passion for sharing the good in life and creating opportunities for others to do the same. Which definitely comes out in the themes and ambitions for A Good Week.
The week itself takes place June 18-24 and we're looking forward to sharing more about how Love Harlem will be participating this year. In the meantime, head over to agoodweek.com to find out more and then straight over to loveharlem.com to make sure you secure your chance to win one of our luxury limited edition silk scarves!
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Murray Feiss Casual Luxury Casual Luxury Wall Sconce in Brushed Steel Finish Brushed Steel
Item #: 308WB1378BSSW-P
Features: This product has the following features:
- Collection: Casual Luxury
- Brand: Murray Feiss
- Material: Steel
- Bulb Type: G9
- Dimension: 11.25" H x 6" L
- Light Type: Sconces
- Origin: 1.891756757
- Available in the following sizes: 11.25" H x 6" L
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