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Just sharing some info, not suggesting you go the way I did. 'couple years ago, decided to buy a blower/vac as a means of removing CPB (potato beetles) from my potato plants. They'd developed an immunity to all (at that time) dusts and similar traditional remedies. Worked fine in the Vac mode, not only sucked the little --------- up, but the grinder made short work of them. Since this was an experiment, didn't want to spend a lot on it. Discovered that Amazon sells reconditioned Ryobi units with a year warranty pretty cheap. Ordered the ZR08510, don't recall what I paid, but it wasn't much. Having now found a better CPB remedy, the Ryobi just sits in the barn and I start it occasionally to blow out the barn and my brother borrows it every fall for a couple of weeks to blow leaves off his patio, under the carport, etc. It's been almost 3 years and it works fine. Just some info. Ev |
Here is a link that might be useful: reconditioned ryobi
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I've just gone through the same process. I've had an Echo blower/vac for several years; it works fairly well as a blower and 'OK' as a vac (it clogs fairly easily). The way I use it requires a lot of changing back and forth between blower and vac, and Echo's design for that is primitive and annoying. Anyway, I've been searching, and IMHO the best I found was the Stihl SH-86CE. Gary |
Here is a link that might be useful: Blower/vac
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Before being diagnosed with celiac disease* I was in a "no man's land". Maybe you've been there too. It's the place you end up when you don't know what is making you sick and no one – including doctors – knows how to help you. It's not a fun place to be. Back then, even though it was not clear what was making me sick, I must have subconsciously known it had to do with food. I simply felt better when I didn't eat! Clearly we have to eat to live so this was not sustainable. Regardless, I got into the habit of skipping breakfast or only having coffee or a latte. To be more precise, the Triple Venti Latte (usually with an extra shot) at Starbucks was often my breakfast of choice.
Fortunately, I found a better option than skipping meals in order to feel good. As long as I don't eat grains and gluten I generally feel pretty well. These days breakfast usually consists of eggs over-medium fried in ghee with fresh tomatoes and avocado or maybe bacon and berries. There's typically some type of protein, veggies and/or fruit and a fat. But lately I've been making these paleo banana mocha shakes (or smoothies) for a change of pace. The shake goes great with a couple of eggs in the morning in place of my usual coffee. But I also like to have one in the later afternoon and use some of the leftover French-pressed coffee still in a thermos from the morning. The frozen banana gives this dairy-free chocolate shake body and sweetness and it combines well with the flavors of chocolate and coffee. It's a great way to use up those bananas you froze when they got a couple of dark spots and no one would eat them. (At least that's what happens in our house…) Continue reading
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Why I Don't Do Online Training
A week rarely passes without someone asking if I create customized online training programs. In the past two weeks alone, I've received six requests for a customized program. Since starting my website in 2001, I've probably had over a thousand requests. Yet despite the interest and demand, I've declined each and every request for an online program.
Now before you write me off as crazy, I believe it is worth discussing my reasons for declining such requests. Yes, I could have earned plenty of cash, but doing so would have gone against many of my fundamental beliefs. When I started training athletes many years ago, I didn't do so with hopes of making it rich and famous. The opposite was actually true. If anything, I didn't know if I would be able to support myself. I knew that the road ahead would be difficult, but it was worth the risk based on how passionate I was to help fellow athletes.
Why I Don't Offer Online Programming
As I begin this section, it is worth stating the obvious. My reasons for not training people online are based solely on my own circumstances, experiences, and beliefs. I am not here to knock everyone who accepts online clients. Perhaps there are trainers who provide a high level service without physical interaction. I honestly don't know. Whether they exist or not however, there is no denying that several companies sell overpriced programs with little or no attention to the individual. Some are even computer generated. It is these bogus companies and services that I will direct this entry towards.
I will now discuss my reasons for not offering online programming.
I. Time
Time is perhaps the most valuable commodity of all. There are only so many hours each day. Time management therefore becomes a critical skill. Yet even those who have mastered the art of time management are still limited to a 24 hour day.
As a result, there is no way that I could invest enough time to create customized online training programs for clients. I am already busy in the gym training real athletes. The only way I'd be able to train people online with the necessary attention would be to drop some of the athletes I train in person. When I have a boxer preparing for a fight, I may be in the gym with him for several hours a day. When multiple fighters are preparing for bouts, an entire day can fly by without me even finding time to check my email.
I've had many situations where we had to travel for sparring as high level sparring partners weren't available in the local area. I'd find myself driving 90 minutes to Providence, then spending 2+ hours in the gym, and then driving another 90 minutes home. Just like that, five hours of daylight were burned to fulfill the sparring needs of a single boxer. I'd then head back to our gym as another fighter would be waiting for me.
There are many nights when I don't get home until both of my kids are already asleep. When I walk through the doors late at night, I'm already thinking about what everyone will do the next day. There are also are nights when I'm up late watching film of a fighter that one of my guys will be boxing (or writing blog entries like this at 1AM). It's not a 9 to 5 profession. The job always comes home with me.
The take home lesson therefore is simple. Most trainers who are busy training real athletes have limited time. If you find a trainer offering online services, you may wish to question who they actually train. Good trainers and coaches are busy in the gym. If they are offering online services, it could mean that they don't actually train anyone or that they aren't investing a lot of time into your (so-called) customized routine.
II. Daily Changes
Another reason that I'm against online programming is the simple fact that crystal balls don't exist. It is impossible to know what the next day will bring. Why would I create a monthly plan in advance for an online client when I don't do anything close to that with my own athletes? There are many times when I don't know what the next day will bring.
Yes, I have ideas for each day, but there is much more to coaching than creating a daily routine and posting it to a chalk board. With my athletes, I'll have a general plan in mind, but I almost always make daily changes based on what I see in front of me. For example, if a fighter looks fatigued from a sparring session the day before, I may back off what I originally planned. This type of daily interaction is vital to the success of any athlete and coach.
One of my favorite quotes on this subject comes from Dave Tate's book Under the Bar.
In his words,
A program alone will not yield results. It's the modifications that are made along the way that lead to the success of the program…
Now there are many coaches and trainers out there who will proclaim they have this ability and that their programs will work for anyone. I am here to tell you they are dead wrong! It is just not possible for one to see into the future. Training is a process that has to be taken day to day. Yes, you need to have a basic plan to work from, but there are so many variables that can change at different rates that you must be willing to adapt your plan accordingly… A prescribed training plan is a good idea, but is only that – an idea. The rest has to be pieced together as the session and workouts progress… You will make many changes to your plan along the way.
Be sure to reread the last sentence from the paragraph above. Truer words have not been spoken. As mentioned previously, there are times when I plan too much in my head. Once I'm in the gym with the athlete, I may need to cut some of the work that I scheduled. At other times, I may notice that the athlete is feeling particularly strong. If so, I may add more work to the original schedule.
Once again, these are real time modifications that must be made during the session.
III. Communication
Another reason that I'm against online training is the way in which I communicate with my athletes. Whether I'm holding the mitts inside the ring, running alongside an athlete in the morning, or pushing them through a series of exercises, you can be sure that my mouth is running at regular intervals. I don't sit quietly on the sidelines. I say what needs to be said to get the athlete to do more than he otherwise would.
As for pushing the buttons that need to be pushed, I feed off the temperament and mentality of the athlete. I'm not training a group of strangers. I work with these athletes almost every day of the year. I'm not dealing with someone that I've only communicated with via email. These are real people who I know in and out of the gym. I know their families. I have been inside their homes. I know their life story, where they've been, who they are, what they wish to accomplish, and what may be standing in their way. I use this background information to more effectively communicate with them.
The communication that I have with my athletes could never be replicated through an online program. Human interaction is entirely different than typing an email to a client that lives on the other side of the globe. All of the technology in the world couldn't deliver a message as effectively as a few well timed words that are spoken to the athlete as he's struggling to push through fatigue.
With an online program, the athlete is largely on his own. He reads what is written and is left to his own interpretations and modifications. He's essentially training himself with an expensive paper guideline.
IV. Uniqueness
Yet another reason that I'm not a fan of online programming is the fact that no two athletes are the same. Training is an individualized process. We all come with our own strengths, weaknesses, past experiences, schedules, and abilities. Successful training is not an automated process. Even athletes from the same sport will often require entirely different programs. Just because I train boxers does not mean that each fighter performs the same work. The work is catered to the specific needs of the athlete. For example, a tall, slick boxer who moves on the outside will have different needs than a short, powerful inside fighter who likes to bang against the ropes.
It is impossible to know exactly what an athlete needs without working with him in person. In addition, many athletes need improvement in areas that they may not be aware of. If a trainer is limited to online communication, he is limited to what the athlete has told him.
I couldn't tell you how many emails I receive from athletes who describe themselves as Mike Tyson clones. These individuals actually believe they are replicas of Tyson and want to train exactly like him. I once had a teenage fighter asking for training advice to help him bulk up to the heavyweight division. He described himself as an aspiring prospect with a Tyson-like style. His only problem (in his mind) was that he wasn't yet a heavyweight. I later found out that he was only 5'7″ and 135 pounds. He also had never even fought as an amateur. This individual was ready to pay for a program to bulk up over 80 pounds, despite the fact that he had never actually boxed. It would have been criminal to accept money from someone who was so misinformed about how to proceed as a boxer. Rather than creating an online program, I directed him to an amateur boxing club in his area. He has since begun competing and has forgotten all about bulking to heavyweight.
He didn't need a customized program. He needed a coach who could help him in person.
It's safe to say that I could rant all day about why I am against online programming. Rather than beating a dead horse however, I'll wrap up the discussion with one last warning to those who are interested in paying for a customized online program. If that is the path you wish to travel, I simply advise you to put in your due diligence before purchasing a program. Find out about the person creating the plan. How much customization is actually included? How many online clients are they willing to accept? Find out how much interaction will be available. For example, do you have a direct line to ask questions as you would with an offline trainer?
Furthermore, do you actually need a customized program? Rather than paying for a program, perhaps your time would be better spent learning the how and why to program creation. Doing so will leave you self-sufficient, as opposed to always being dependent on others to think for you.
As a coach, I'll be the first to say that training isn't as complicated as many would like you to believe. The primary reason that I'm busy during the day is because I'm not just getting athletes in shape, but I also teach a sport. When people inquire to train with me, I usually talk them out of paying for my time if they aren't competitive fighters. That either makes me a terrible business man, or perhaps just someone who is honest. No, you can't teach yourself how to box, but it is entirely possible to get yourself in excellent physical condition without a fancy routine. Those who suggest otherwise are either misinformed or only interested in fattening their wallets.
When something sounds too good to be true, it probably is…
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.
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Isaac Ola January 14th, 2013 9:09 am
See, this is why I have followed you for the last 10yrs. Honesty, integrity, rawness and an actual give a shit about people and what you do. It's a shady business it seems but it's also ice to know that it is a select group of men who walk it like they talk it. Great post as always.
Ricky January 14th, 2013 9:21 am
I just want to say that with all the resources on your website anyone can get into training.
So IMO you are doing online training, albeit it is informal. Best of all, it is free for all to access.
Thank you for that.
admin January 14th, 2013 9:24 am
Thanks Ricky, I'm all for teaching with an end goal of creating self-sufficient trainees. I'm against creating dependencies that force others to always rely on the knowledge or resources of others.
beytzim January 14th, 2013 9:54 am
Ross, those are profound words of wisdom. As a fellow family man I wonder how you balance your altruistic bahaviour to your family's financial needs like college savings for your kids. Maybe you can find a happy balance?
Steve January 14th, 2013 9:55 am
So if I understand you correctly, there will be no RossTraining Inner Circle coming soon?
In all seriousness, can't wait to see what you've got planned for 2013 Ross!
Ryan Lee January 14th, 2013 10:52 am
"Coaches who can outline plays on a blackboard are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their players and motivate." -Vince Lombardi
Jer January 14th, 2013 1:49 pm
You are a testament to integrity. God bless you and your family. Oss!
Eric January 14th, 2013 1:55 pm
Respect for rejecting the temptation of further riches and being truly passionate about your art. I also like to add to the communication section (if you don't mind) that, you need someone there to correct you of your mistakes, doesn't matter if it is boxing, BJJ, weight lifting, bodybuilding and even running. As a beginner, you need someone to ensure you have the basics right, and that someone needs to be present physically to see if you are applying the right techniques to whatever craft you wish to master.
Like you said, no one can learn to box on their own. To this day I still get corrected with my techniques and I appreciate all the REAL help I can get as opposed to watching someone post online videos… keep in mind you only see one angle in those videos.
Sergio January 14th, 2013 2:28 pm
I love the article Ross, but I'm not gonna lie. I'd still like to see you or your fighter's daily training log. Just to see if I'm working as hard as you guys are, or what it takes to train like a pro, lol.
Elizar January 14th, 2013 3:09 pm
That is a good post.
dan ashman January 14th, 2013 4:42 pm
"Thanks Ricky, I'm all for teaching with an end goal of creating self-sufficient trainees. I'm against creating dependencies that force others to always rely on the knowledge or resources of others."
well said. had to quote this it deserves to be posted again : )
Scotaidh January 14th, 2013 5:59 pm
Great words of wisdom Ross.
Danny Kavadlo January 14th, 2013 6:11 pm
What a great post. So well said.
John R January 14th, 2013 6:58 pm
After being advised that at my age a body weight program would most likely be best for me, I found your site.I purchased Never Gymless & it has been the best investment that I have made in my fitness journey. You taught me how to design my own workouts and I have made more progress than I ever did in a commercial gym. I now use the book as a reference & continue to learn. Thank you !
Eric January 14th, 2013 7:36 pm
Agree with another poster about your integrity, honesty, and your no bullsheet approach. I can't tell you how refreshing it is to know there are still some people out there principled enough like yourself to not take some "suckers" for their hard earned cash. Personally with all the literature out there concerning fitness, I've never understood why anyone would need a personal trainer. Of course I'm just talking about someone working out to just get in shape and not a professional athlete or fighter. Even literature on the proper diet to get in shape is very easy to research and is mainly just common sense. Getting in shape isn't complicated at all.
Sean January 14th, 2013 8:14 pm
Love your work Ross, this is why I buy your books, dvd's and follow your blog – integrity and practical advice.
I've been able to customise my own workout from all your material based on my own time constraints and goals. I can change it daily based on what I'm looking for, which is ideal.
Keep up the great work. -
Lewis LaLanne January 14th, 2013 11:21 pm
I love your approach here Ross. Especially this part of what you said, "He didn't need a customized program. He needed a coach who could help him in person."
I believe that one of the fastest and most efficient ways to learn and evolve that is 10x better than any other method is to work directly with a master – 1 on 1 coaching with them getting direct mentoring feedback.
And with boxing where your trainer needs to feel into your mind, your body and your spirit, there is no exception to being in the same room with your trainer.
If you're lucky, you'll find a gifted master.
In one of my treasured mentor's experience he has found that one of the most rewarding things in the life of someone who's an expert in a particular area is having students who learn from them and take what they learn use it to create incredible results for themselves and value for others.
This is one of the most fulfilling things to an accomplished person.
Joseph Campbell, the mythology expert, traveled studying the religions of the world and as he was on his journey he came to find that what one group said on one continent matched what this continent on the other side of the planet said and they hadn't connected ever or for many thousands of years.
And through these findings he put together what he called "The Hero's Journey". This is the universal archetypal universal story that underlies all enduring stories and mythologies.
The Hero's Journey plays out in the legendary film "Star Wars". It turns out that George Lucas and Joseph Campbell were friends and George took The Hero's Journey and made three movies in the 80's that ended up being some of the most successful movies of all time.
In the hero's journey, the hero first refuses the call to adventure, then sets out on the adventure, faces trials and tribulations, has friends and a mentor show up and help him, and eventually gets to the point where they need to make decision about their destiny and they realize that if they pursue their destiny and they claim it, life will never be the same ever again and they'll live forever with what Joseph Campbell calls, "The Elixir" which is the knowledge or the learning that they bring back and offer to the world.
Ethical experts like I believe you to be Ross would love to have students they can offer "The Elixir" to because that giving of their gift is what fulfills them most.
We all learn at some point in our life that helping others in a meaningful way is more rewarding than pretty much anything we can do.
Once we've got our survival needs met, our love/affection needs met, and we've got our comfort needs addressed, we look to see how we can contribute to others.
The person you want to learn most from wants nothing more than to have a great student. THAT'S WHAT THEY WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING.
And I salute you Ross holding yourself to this high standard in the realm of training fighters and the guys you train are lucky to have you devoted to them.
Richard W. January 15th, 2013 7:41 am
I try to get this across to my personal training clients.You can't work with me one time, have me design a program and truly expect to succeed with that one program. you must modify, adapt and be pushed by an outside force (in person) That is why my clients get results and the tredmil hamsters never change one bit day after day and year after year! Don't worry soon they will not only have the online customized programs but an "exercise" pill to take and then everyone can be superstars!!!
Matthew January 15th, 2013 7:53 am
The every single day inspiration that I get from you Ross is way better than any "super on-line program "available. Reading your blog is my daily routine and actually the first thing I do when I turn on my computer. I've read all your articles so many times that I've almost learned them by heart. After all these years I can write once again that you've helped me to change my life and it all began with 51 second video. I renew my passion daily and I hope to do this till the last day of my life. I've translated your articles for my friends because I wouldn't find any better words on the matters you've discussed. It would be a great honor for me to shake your hand and simply say Thank You Ross for doing what you are doing but since I'm from a different country I can only Thank you here. God bless you and your whole family!
dan ashman January 15th, 2013 8:55 am
eric, you said you don't understand why an amaetur athlete should get a trainer and i have to say i highly disagree with your opinion. i also respect ross's decision not to do online training but the fact is it is so hard to find a good trainer that a good trainer working online may be better than what a person can find locally.
to respond to your point eric, i know many people who powerlift or play soccer for fun and are constantly getting injuring or with chronic pain because they don't know to DL and squat heavy weights instead of just run intervals on the field, or because they are squatting too frequently and don't do proper mobility work as indicated by FMS. also don't forget that compliance is an issue. people work better when given a program by someone else, or when training in a group setting. there are many reasons why having a trainer is good, even for amaetur athletes. the hard part is finding the right trainer IMO.
Mick January 15th, 2013 9:09 am
Honest and integrity are rare anywhere, but even more so in the business world. Big ups to Ross for keeping it real and not selling out.
@Dan, you mentioned compliance and said "people work better when given a program by someone else." That sounds more like personal opinion.
I train on my own in a garage, learning from resources such as Ross and a few others. I strongly disagree that better work is performed in a group setting. I'm pretty sure Ross has even mentioned training alone.
To each his own. As for learning technique, Youtube is filled with tutorials. There's no need to pay a trainer to show you how to squat or deadlift. And if someone is squatting too often, that's a sign that they need to spend more time reading and learning. It doesn't mean you need to rush over to the next online training program.
Will January 15th, 2013 11:56 am
I dont comment but as said by many all ready this is excatly y when i found this website 8 yrs ago my life started changing for the better ive never met you or spoke to u but u have taught me so much and shown me so much thank u for that but the most important to me is the fact you wont bend your morals u truly have integrity thanks alot ross
dan ashman January 15th, 2013 4:40 pm
Mick, you are wrong. You say that it's not obvious people will be more complaint in their training when given a program. You disagree that better work is performed in a group setting.
Why do people go to AA meetings to quit alcohol? Why do teams do preseason training together? Why does Ross like to encourage his fighters in person? Why do home teams have a huge advantage in sports?
I mean come on, don't be silly… a person can work alone in his basement and get stuff done, but it is easier and possible to accomplish much more working with others, getting encouragement, and expert guidance on the best exercises to do. And your idea that you can learn good form on exercises through youtube is really just silly, and dangerous if you are imposing that idea on others. I think you miss the entire point of Ross's article. The reason he won't train people online is because there is so much he can do in person that he cannot do online.
John R January 15th, 2013 5:04 pm
I mean come on, don't be silly… a person can work alone in his basement and get stuff done, but it is easier and possible to accomplish much more working with others, getting encouragement, and expert guidance on the best exercises to do.
This does not work well if you do not like People! I do not train for social reasons + I do not have to wait on some asshole sitting on equipment I need to move to texting! -
James D. January 15th, 2013 11:21 pm
Hey Ross, this is James (aspiring fighter trainer) in DC. I want to thank you again for your advice per my question via email today.
As far as this post …. I actually had an opportunity to train online, but stopped pursuing in similiar to reasons above.
Nick Goodall January 16th, 2013 3:32 am
you've restored a bit of faith in humanity for me here, bells for honesty, integrity and passion are ringing throughout this post, and you have my highest admiration.
When training athletes like you, I can completely understand the need to fulfil those 4 criteria, and I salute you for doing that, I can imagine you posses some quite rare beliefs and moral values, ones that anyone should look for in a trainer.
Although I do wonder when online training can come in, as I think it should be appropriate in some cases, although definitely not your athletic setting. If someone's just running casually, or just trying to lose 2 pounds, I think they should be able to kind of do that on their own, and that's where I think an online program could help. But again, like you believe, it can't be some wishy-washy crap, and the trainer should definitely care about the individual, even if it's over the internet.
Again, Ross, awesome article, and I really respect your values, keep it up and stay diligent!
beytzim January 16th, 2013 8:47 pm
regarding the Chinese proverb stated above (sell a man a fish…) In this case it would be better to quote Karl Marx: "Sell a man a fish, and he can eat for a day, teach a man to fish, and you lose a great business opportunity."
Ross, there are ways for you to spread your gift of coaching and still profit from it (and still have integrity). -
Eric January 17th, 2013 3:54 pm
I've trained with a couple of training partners, trained with one training partner and trained alone. I've done my best workouts all by my lonesome and for years now I've trained alone and prefer it that way. Sure training with others gets the old competition juices going but it can also cause someone to use bad form, excessive weight, socialize too much, lose focus, etc. Like another poster already mentioned, there is so much information out there that didn't exist say 30-40 years ago, that anyone training just to get in shape has absolutely no need whatsoever with a personal trainer. When I first started training in the mid-Seventies, I hadn't even heard of a bench press or a deadlift. I only knew of a few calisthenics I had done in gym class like pushups, pullups, situps, crab walks, wheel barrows, squat thrusts, etc, I didn't even know what a parallel bar dip was for that matter, and yet even then I found enough info out there to get started and I'm still working out nearly 40 years later. I easily found books on anything I became interested in from using a Concept II rower, to using a Versa-Climber, countless info on weight trainging/weight lifting, etc., and this was long before youtube and internet with its countless instructional videos.
Phil January 19th, 2013 4:53 am
Thank you Ross, very cool article/post.
Charles Knapp January 20th, 2013 12:29 am
I completely agree Ross. I believe that a real coach, trainer, sensei, teacher, etc. can not only show you what you need to know, but they also need to have the ability to bring things out a person. Additionally, all the coaches I've had face-to-face interactions with have shared with me something I find extremely valuable, nuances. Minor details, slight exaggerations, tricks, tips, hints all of which can become very helpful. Practiced over time and adapted to you, can do all sorts of nasty and wonderful things to make you stand out and perform better, especially at full speed.
Kevin February 3rd, 2013 4:58 am
True that! As a trainer/coach myself I totally understand and agree with Ross's excellent blog entry. Also, he is man who is the definition of integrity and work ethic.
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[...] don't have time for online arguments just as I don't have time for online training. The world may be going digital but real sports are still played in the real world. I don't [...]
Rocky March 26th, 2013 12:40 pm
I think how you have everything set up works, period. I remember emailing questions I had, you got back to me, I did what I needed too, and improved. I got some of the books and videos–and I liked a lot that I didn't have to change my training, it was more of how I trained. You provided the tools I needed in order to progress, and to be effective.
Excellent article though. I'm thankful for everything you do and share with the world. I'd personally feel selfish or greedy if I asked for more than what has already been given.
NickF December 6th, 2013 4:59 pm
I work with a personal trainer every week and you're right the trsiner has to work and react to what they see in front of them. Also for me, I liked to be pushed hard by a trainer and feel I have acheived something. This cannot be be done online without meeting the trainer.
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Jamie NewbergLoganville (Ga.) Grayson end Robert Nkemdiche, widely considered the top prospect for the class of 2013, will soon make his college decision, according to his high school coach.
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Recruits will be watching title game
Jamie NewbergIt's no secret that LSU and Alabama are two of the top teams when it comes to recruiting, and their commits and targets will be watching tonight's AllState BCS National Championship Game with a little more than a rooting interest. The Crimson Tide...
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Jamie NewbergFive things I learned this weekend: Hasty decision for Thornton? Shadrach Thornton committed to the University of Kentucky on Thursday. But as of yesterday, he was second guessing his decision after officially visiting NC State over the weekend. ...
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Jamie NewbergFORT VALLEY, Ga. -- They call him "Bud." Nicknamed after a character from "The Cosby Show," recruiters already know Peach County Watch List WR Demarcus Robinson's name. "That kid will be as good as he wants to be," said Peach County coach Chad Camp...
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Jamie NewbergFive things I learned this weekend: Flash Gordon storming back in Mississippi Michael Gordon is bouncing back just fine. This senior from Camden (Miss.) Velma Jackson, who missed the spring with an injury, has rushed for 958 yards and 16 scores th...
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More notes from a tour of Georgia high schools
Jamie NewbergMore notes from a tour of Georgia high schools: Three-star DL to visit Alabama It was somewhat of a rough game for four-star defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (McDonough, Ga./Henry County). He played virtually every snap (he plays offensive line ...
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Notes from a tour of Georgia high schools
Jamie NewbergNotes after spending a couple of days touring of Georgia high schools: More than JJ at Harris County Harris County High School is the home of four-star recruit and ESPNU 150 member Jordan Jenkins. But there's more to this team talent wise than ju...
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Jamie NewbergFive things to watch this weekend: Unofficial could go a long way for Brown ESPNU 150 athlete Beniquez Brown (Montgomery, Ala./Carver) has three teams on his mind -- Alabama, Mississippi State and Florida. The four-star prospect will take in the C...
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Fred Tiller picks Kentucky
Jamie NewbergThree-star athlete Fred Tiller (Homerville, Ga./Clinch County) committed to Kentucky on Tuesday. "Fred went up on an unofficial visit to Kentucky this past weekend," Clinch County coach Jim Dickerson said. "He really liked it and felt comfortable wi...
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Four 2013 prospects at Fayetteville (Ark.) HS turning heads
Jamie NewbergFayetteville (Ark.) High School has four Class of 2013 prospects to keep an eye on, led by quarterback Austin Allen. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder already has scholarship offers from Ole Miss and Tulsa. "His brother [Brandon] was the state player of the...
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Programs off to a good start for 2013 classes
Jamie NewbergA look at who is off to a good start with their 2013 classes. Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama has a trio of commitments for its 2013 class, headlined by linebacker Reuben Foster (LaGrange, Ga./Troup County). Foster, 6-foot-1 and 225 pound Mike lineba...
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Jamie NewbergSophomore DE Garrett Dickerson Dickerson (Oradell, N.J./Bergen Catholic) was just excited to get the opportunity to play Tampa (Fla.) Plant. "It was crazy and we all knew it would be a good game," Dickerson said. "Even on the plane we were very exci...
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Jamie NewbergFive things I learned this weekend: Underclassmen impress After watching four weeks of high school football, the three top prospects I have seen so far are all underclassmen -- Robert Nkemdiche (Grayson, Ga./Grayson), Antonio Conner (Batesville, M...
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What to watch this weekend
Jamie NewbergFive things to watch this weekend: Yeldon on fire at Daphne Can ESPNU 150 running back T.J. Yeldon (Daphne, Ala./Daphne) continue to put up huge numbers? Last week against Foley, Yeldon, who's No. 119 in the ESPNU 150 and the No. 8 RB, rushed for ...
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George Morris off to a strong start
Jamie NewbergLawrenceville (Ga.) Central Gwinnett running back George Morris is having an impressive start to his senior season. The 6-foot-1 and 195 pound prospect is averaging a first down every time he touches the ball and has 10 scores on the season. He has r...
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Jamie NewbergFour-star DT Jordan Watkins (College Park, Ga./Woodward Academy) committed to Stanford over in-state Georgia on Tuesday at his high school. The Cardinal had to play catch up against the Dawgs -- which was the first program he visited -- to land Watk...
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The 34th annual Empire State Winter Games are under way, and organizers in Lake Placid are beaming.
A total of 1,436 competitors have registered for the competition. That's an increase of just over 20 percent from last year, and participation has grown by more than 55 percent in the four years it's been hosted by a regional coalition.
There have been notable yearly increases in athletes competing in figure skating, luge, synchronized skating, skeleton, bobsled, cross-country skiing and speed skating. Luge alone has grown from 21 competitors in 2013 to 68 this year, while registration for synchronized skating has spiked nearly 30 percent.
The opening ceremony was Thursday evening and competition begins Friday.
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Carnival Dream Cruise Review by funderfw: Carnival's good -- but could be better
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Carnival's good -- but could be better
We have experienced may cruises on both Carnival and Royal Caribbean.
Don't get me wrong ... Our experience on the Carnival Dream was great. It's just that if Carnival paid attention their customers would have a better experience.
Here's three suggestions:
1) Eliminate the "everybody waits" buffet line. I might just want an entree or hot vegetable, but I have to get in line behind the salad folks, the fruit folks, etc.
2) Put in the self-serve soda machines. Who wants to wait in a three-deep bar line for a diet Coke?
3) The exercise gym on the Carnival Dream was designed by someone who secretly hates those who exercise. Despite the large number of Carnival Dream cruisers, the gym is teeny-tiny. And, in a brilliant engineering move, if you are using an exercise machine you can't see out the window ... you have to duck down to see the water.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Caterpillar's (CAT - Get Report) stock jumped today after analysts argued that the company could repurchase 35 million shares in the next few years.
Barclays' analysts wrote in a note yesterday that the global construction equipment company could generate enough free cash flow to buy back 35 million shares in three years, adding up to $1.20 of earnings per share by 2016. Barclays' analysts also boosted their price target to $112 from $107, according to the Analyst Ratings Network.
Caterpillar's PT raised by Barclays to $112.00. http://stks.co/j0SEs $CAT -- Analyst Ratings Network (@AnalystRatingsNetwork) Apr. 1 at 01:09 PM
The stock rose more than 2% today after climbing yesterday. Sentiment on the stock is 76% bullish, according to StockTwits' analytics.
$CAT is getting closer to intrinsic value @ $116. Some room left, but not much http://stks.co/r0Ad5 -- Eugene Art (@StoxValue) Apr. 2 at 02:32 PMSome cashtaggers said that the climb was overdone. It wasn't as though the company announced a new revenue source, they argued. And Caterpillar could decide it wants to do something else with its free cash besides repurchase shares.
$CAT buybacks, not fundamental changes, http://stks.co/q0APn -- Jimi Zen (@JimiZen) Apr. 2 at 01:41 PMCaterpillar management's testimony before congress this week tempered enthusiasm for a projected buyback. Caterpillar executives told a senate panel that the company pays its fair share of taxes, even if much of Caterpillar's profits go through a Swiss subsidiary with a much smaller negotiated tax rate than the prevailing U.S. corporate tax rate. The Senate committee responded by blasting the company for setting up a tax shelter.
$GM $CAT both down a bit #premarket even though broader market likely to open higher. Congressional hearings not good for shareholder value. -- Paul La Monica (@lamonicabuzz) Apr. 1 at 08:23 AMTaxes are a major issue for U.S. corporations. The United States will charge about 40% this year, according to data compiled by audit and tax advisory firm KPMG. Switzerland, for comparison's sake, has a tax rate of just under 18%. Places such as Ireland, Cyprus, Gibraltar, Lithuania, Latvia, Jordan and Kuwait have a rate under 15%. At the time of publication, the author held no positions in any of the stocks mentioned. This article represents the opinion of a contributor and not necessarily that of TheStreet or its editorial staff.
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Garritan Jazz and Big Band review
Having established his Personal Orchestra collection as arguably the premier high-quality, low-cost orchestral sample library, Gary Garritan has now worked similar wonders for the jazz and big band community.
While this may appear to be something of a niche market, each instrument can be used individually or as part of a user-defined ensemble, so there's considerable scope for their wider application in all styles of music.
This is the world's first and, so far, only jazz and big band library and with more than 50 instruments included at a price that most musicians can easily afford, it's going to take some beating. The collection consists of 11 trumpets, five trombones, every single member of the saxophone family (16 in total, including some most people will never have heard of), six woodwind instruments (flutes, clarinets, a tuba), a Steinway piano, a vintage electric piano, a vibraphone, an accordion, several guitars, six basses, three drum kits (including brush kits with some terrific, tempo-sensitive, programmable snare stirs) and a whole host of percussion.
Using your preferred combination of these instruments, it's easy to pull together a convincing recording. However, it's worth taking the time to learn how best to play the various instruments to achieve the utmost realism from your performances.
Obviously, you'd approach playing a trombone differently to an acoustic bass or even a saxophone, so subtly varying your performance and using your keyboard's mod wheel (and expression pedal) to incorporate tongue and slur articulations, intonation variations, vibrato, breath noises, note bending, velocity, trills, the use of mutes and so on can all help introduce those subtle nuances that elevate a sample-based Midi recording above the stilted and mundane.
Yes, you might actually have to read the manual, but it's interesting enough, with a list of controls for every instrument alongside essays on jazz and useful tips on arranging. In terms of creating ensembles, a solid collection of Multi files is also included so you can quickly call up, say, a jazz quintet or big band rhythm section to get you started.
The great thing about using this library is that the performance and recording is all about you - there are no loops and no predefined time-stretching, pitch-shifting melodies. It's a product for musicians: whatever melody you hear in your head, you can lay it down and have it sound entirely realistic. Frankly, hearing some of the brilliant jazz playing on the demo pages makes us wish we could play better.
It's as useful a collection for the pop/rock producer looking to add brass stabs or sax solos to their work as it is for anyone looking to write jazz or big band-style spots for TV and film work, never mind the student of jazz looking to hone their arranging chops or the established jazz/big band composer who wants to hear how their work-in-progress sounds.
There's very little to dislike about Garritan Jazz and Big Band. Some instruments simply sound better than others (sampled guitars never really work that well), although a little judicious tweaking using either the Kontakt player's controls or your preferred EQ is usually sufficient to polish a lacklustre tone. The Kontakt sample player is also quite demanding: to get the best out of it - in other words, to run eight-part ensembles successfully - a G5 Mac is recommended, preferably with as much RAM as you can muster. The Kontakt audio engine draws on your computer's native processing power, so the faster the better.


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The subject of white balance not only causes confusion for newer photographers, but for many who have had a camera in their hands for years as well. At the Aperture Academy, we hear it all when it comes to white balance.
"I just leave it in auto."
"I can use everything else in manual BUT that...."
"I've been meaning to ask someone about that...."
"I have no idea what it is...."
It's a crazy part of our cameras that most people ignore, or will often just figure they'll adjust it when they get into Photoshop.
"You can just adjust that in Photoshop, right? I don't NEED to mess with it in the field, do I?"
The simple answer is, no. The more detailed answer is, if you shoot in RAW, you have an opportunity to adjust your white balance at home, on the computer...BUT you're missing out on a valuable tool, and let's face it, by choosing computer adjustments over in camera, you won't understand what white balance actually is.
Let's take some of the mystery out of the subject, shall we?
To put it plainly, white balance is your camera trying to figure out where white is in your scene so it can properly adjust the rest of the colors and make your photograph look normal.
The problem is, white behaves differently in different lighting situations. To help remedy this problem, the camera uses the Kelvin scale. This scale runs from about 2500 to 10,000 degrees. (Different cameras have different ranges, but most land somewhere in this range.)
At different times of day and in different light, white is located at a different temperature on this scale. This is why sometimes when you take a photo it looks yellow or blue, even though that's not how the scene presented itself to you.
It's important to know that every color of light has a different wavelength, and this coordinates with a different temperature, which your camera sensor is able to pick up. Warmer tones are in one range, and cooler tones are in another. Once the camera has established where white is, then it can place these other values on the chart. The lower the number is on the Kelvin scale, the cooler the tones, and vice versa.
[To learn more about the Kelvin scale, see photo examples, and get more information on how easy it is to use the white balance settings on your camera, continue reading the full article here.]


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A few years ago, a young teenager named Chris was living the street life in Austin, Texas, a high school dropout dealing drugs and facing bleak prospects for the future. While spending time at a juvenile detention center, two Senior Corps volunteers offered Chris love, support, and consistent finger-wagging, encouraging him to take his life in a new direction. Today, thanks to AmeriCorps, Chris has graduated from high school, gained valuable work skills, and found his passion in life - becoming a wildland firefighter.
What an amazing week for national service! From the White House to West Virginia, service was in the spotlight.
The first immigrants to America came seeking freedom, but they survived -- and, in time, came to thrive -- because of their determination and because of each other. They valued self-reliance, but in times of strife they also knew could rely on neighbors, friends, sometimes even strangers to offer a helping hand.
That neighbor-helping-neighbor spirit is woven into the DNA of the American spirit. It defines in a very real sense who we are as a people.
It also unites us.
This week, I had the opportunity to speak at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service here in Washington, DC. Sponsored by Points of Light, the conference is the world's largest annual gathering of volunteering and service leaders and supporters.
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We Did It! A Victory for VAWA
Great news! Congress passes a real Violence Against Women Act that will help protect ALL women from violence.
Recent Victories
November 23, 2011
The Governor of Oregon has blocked an imminent execution -- which would have been the first in this US state since 1997 and only the third since 1962 -- and said that he will allow no further executions while he is governor.
September 13, 2011
Seventeen Indian migrant workers who were sentenced to death in March 2010 for the murder of a Pakistani national in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have had their death sentences revoked on appeal. They are expected to be deported to India in the coming weeks.
August 19, 2011
Benin is about to abolish the death penalty, joining countries worldwide that have ratified a treaty to end capital punishment.


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from Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison – Federalist No. 10 on Genius
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I am planning to remove python-2.4.6 and python-2.5.4-r4 from the Prefix tree in one week from now (February 19th), unless some raises valid arguments against doing so. Given that Python is a real pain to maintain for Prefix, and that the Gentoo maintainers are not really of any help in moving Python to gx86, I would like to start focussing on the version of Python that we want ultimately in gx86. Therefore, I would like to remove python:2.4, python:2.5 and python:2.6. This effectively means I would like to make python:2.7 candidate for pushing to gx86. In preparation for this, I want to remove python:2.4 and python:2.5 from our tree. On my main development system, I have python:2.6 and python:2.7 installed (USE_PYTHON="2.6 2.7"), but python:2.7 is my main interpreter and I haven't seen any problems yet. If you are using python:2.4 and python:2.5, it is a good time to stop doing so now, or raise any argument as to why this is necessary so badly. Last but not least: If you are unable to install python:2.7 right now, then it is a very good moment to start trying to do so, report bugs, etc., since I plan to remove python:2.6 not too long from now as well. -- Fabian Groffen Gentoo on a different level
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Admission to the Introduction to Space course
Admission test (15 January - 15 June) : on two recto-verso A4 sheets, candidates express as they wish (writings, drawings, photos, etc.), the personal reasons for their interest in the fine and applied arts and send this to the Ecole Camondo with the downloadable information form.
Within a month the candidate receives a reply to this initial selection process and, if this is positive, is invited to an admission interview. For foreign students, proficiency in the French language is indispensable.
Candidates admitted after this interview are sent registration forms to be filled in and returned. Enrolments are registered in the order they are received by the Ecole Camondo.
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4,950 € per year for the Introduction to Space course (+ 300 € registration fee) or 2,000 € for students attending only one study theme.
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input a password at each prompt
rsync -trl --progress -e ssh /home/scott/Maildir/ scottm&172.16.0.58:/var/vmail/example.com/scott
rsync -trl --progress -e ssh /home/aaronp/Maildir/ scottm&172.16.0.58:/var/vmail/example.com/aaronp
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I would probably rsync them all to a local directory and then rsync that directory over the net so I only have to enter the password once.
Another option would be to temporarily blank the password and restore it after the transfers. Not a good idea.
Couldn't you rsync /home/*/Maildir or something so you just call rsync once instead of multiple times?


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10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. | 10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before. |
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I've got pine plank flooring, factory finished with two coats of hard wax.
Long story short is I've got some sort of an ink stain- 2" by about 4 feet long in a very visible location right inside the front door. Soap and water did nothing(it was suggested by the factory and has worked on every other issue till now). I'm pretty sure it managed to soak in through the wax. Any ideas on how to deal with it? Is there a miracle product? Or must it be sanded down and refinished? I can't believe this is happening... Thanks for any tips! |
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My sitter will be here at 8:30am for me to go cropping. I need to get my pics organized here in a few minutes. I will be there from 9:00 to 3:00. Then dd has a Daisy to Brownie bridging ceremony. Have a wonderful Scrapbooking Day!!!!!
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Jewels...did you have fun? I went to a crop also, my first. My daughter went with me, her first time scrapbooking. Due to the fact that she had just started a new job, and still working the old job, we couldn't be there long. She went right from work to the crop and left there 2.5 hrs later for work. That's all I was there for, as DH had plans. Then afterwards I had to take my final exam. I only completed 1 page, but have the plans for the rest of the pages. I did a lot of cropping & shopping for ideas. I helped my DD a lot also. I don't know a lot about scrapbooking, but I am able to get her started. We had fun! I really would like to go to more crops. Di |
Diane, I had a great time....9:00 to 3:00. I'm not sure how many pages I got done. I finished year 2001 and then went back and made sure everything was journaled and wiped the pics clean and used my red eye pen. I will be going to some crops soon. I'm glad you had a good time scrapping. Jewels |
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July 11, 2013
A woman riding this Honda Metro scooter was struck by a runaway bull while she and two other motorcyclists were stopped in traffic in Girard Township, Penn., (near Erie, Penn.) on July 10, 2013. The woman, Nicole Morton, 30, of Millcreek Township, Penn., was transported to UPMC Hamot. (AP Photo/Erie Times-News, Christopher Millette)
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Bull escapes Pa. slaughterhouse, hits woman on scooter
Thursday, July 11th, 2013 4:24 p.m.
A bull escaped as it was being unloaded at a slaughterhouse and rammed a woman on a motor scooter in northwestern Pennsylvania, state police said.
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Thunderbirds Are GO!
Unfortunately though this means I will be leaving Australia to live abroad in Wellington (New Zealand) come October. I have really enjoyed my time in Sydney and have many memories and will miss a lot of people who I have worked with over the years. I want to thank you all for being so supportive and I am definitely looking forward to next couple on this new adventure!
The series is using a unique method of complete miniature backgrounds and plate shots married with CGI characters. It has never before been done on this scale, especially at a television level and I am very excited to be diving into the deep end on this and learning all about the animation process, which is quite foreign at this stage! It's a great opportunity and due to the nature of the work I can't divulge to much information or share any photos with you, I'll be sure to keep you updated though and as official released come through I'll post them here. I can't wait to show you all the hard work that will put into making it as memorable as the original series.
For background information here is the media release from Weta Workshop.
Iconic Series is Back After 50 Years for a 2015 debut on CITV
ITV Studios is to re-invent the Classic Thunderbirds series 50 years on from its first television debut.
ITV Studios and New Zealand based Pukeko Pictures, in collaboration with world-famous Weta Workshop (Avatar, King Kong, The Lord of the Rings) are to co-produce Thunderbirds are Go! (working title) a 26 x 30' major new children's series set to debut on ITV and UK's CITV Channel in 2015.
This re-invention of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's iconic series will be produced using a unique mix of CGI animation and live-action model sets. Showcasing Pukeko Pictures' and Weta Workshop's ground-breaking creative and technical excellence, it will deliver a whole new level of action-adventure animation for today's audience, whilst also affectionately paying tribute to the legacy of model locations from the classic series.
Featuring the world's most famous family of heroes, International Rescue, Thunderbirds are Go! will blast the five brave Tracy brothers back on to television screens piloting their incredible vehicles into impossible rescues across the globe.
Thunderbirds are Go! will be executive produced by Estelle Hughes for ITV Studios, Giles Ridge for ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) and Richard Taylor and Andrew Smith for Pukeko Pictures. The series head writer is Rob Hoegee (Generator Rex, Teen Titans, Ben 10, Slugterra.)
Thunderbirds are Go! is commissioned by Jamila Metran, Head of Programming for CITV, and is currently in pre-production.
Denise O Donoghue, Managing Director ITV Studios UK, comments:
Thunderbirds is a highly respected brand that continues to hold recognition around the world. This cult series is often credited as changing the history of animation and action-adventure, and we look forward to taking the show to another level while retaining the much-loved heritage that has endured over the past fifty years."
Jamila Metran, Head of Programming for CITV, adds:
Thunderbirds Are Go! will be a hugely exciting new show for the CITV audience. We're delighted to be working with ITV Studios and the talented teams at Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshop, whose success and innovation is renowned across the film and television industry. Thunderbirds is a much-loved British institution with significant global recognition, and our audience will relish this timely opportunity to discover the new series fifty years on."
Richard Taylor, co-owner of Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshop, says:
Thunderbirds was a hugely influential television series in my childhood. Having watched it originally in black and white, it was only years later that I discovered the full and rich world that Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, Derek Meddings, Mike Trimm and their team created. It is thrilling therefore to think we have the opportunity to work with ITV on this new series inspired by this most wonderful of British shows. I personally, together with the teams here at Pukeko Pictures and Weta Workshop, look forward to designing and creating an inspirational world that will engage the imagination of a whole new generation as it did for us nearly half a century ago."
Andrew Smith, CEO of Pukeko Pictures, adds:
Pukeko Pictures is focussed on high-quality value-based programming, and we are thrilled to be associated with such an iconic brand, one that brilliantly encompasses family values, heroism and generosity. We are very proud to partner with ITV Studios to create a new era of Thunderbirds."
ITV Studios Global Entertainment retains worldwide rights to the Thunderbirds brand and is the global distributor for the Thunderbirds Are Go! television series and consumer products.
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(11-11-2012 02:39 PM)dabears 1985 Wrote: Nice. Hopefully he can recover this offseason and continue his career next year
(11-11-2012 08:01 PM)jkiddlridnour Wrote: As an outsider I may not know much but he'd be the #2 right?
(11-11-2012 08:06 PM)rogue655 Wrote: Probably not. More of a slot. Hester and Bennett would both be ahead of him for the #2 spot


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Trevor Smith is 28-years-old and entering his first season with a one-way NHL contract after touching six AHL teams since 2007-08. The Toronto Maple Leafs picked him up for a league minimum $550k which has to be a pretty great feeling for the guy, because as I understand it, that means you get 550,000 dollars.
Entering the 2009-2010 season, he was on the cusp of making the New York Islanders, and I (wrongly) wrote as much for Islanders Point Blank based on my time spent playing with him during the 2007-2008 season, and my assessment of the Isles team that year. It's really quite difficult to make the NHL, you'll be shocked to learn, and Smith just needed a little more time.
My biggest compliment for Trevor's game is the same now as it was then, and leads me to believe that if given the right opportunity, he could be someone like PA Parenteau who breaks into the league a little older after some AHL seasoning, and becomes a quality contributor. (Frankly, I think had he received the opportunities of someone like Joey Crabb over the years he'd already be there, but I'm pretty biased in that view.)
That compliment: whether he realizes it or not, his ability to shoot the puck accurately and hard from seemingly anywhere in his stance was better than anyone else I've ever played with.
In baseball, they use "heat maps" to show where in the strike zone (or out of it) a hitter tends to have the most success. Some guys like their pitches belt-high, and some guys would rather golf it out of the dirt. The same is true for hockey. When you stay out after practice to work on one-timers with guys you learn where they like their passes: off their front foot, mid-stance, off their back foot or otherwise. Smith's ability in those specific zones are yes, sure, fine and why not?
When most players don't get the pass just where they like it, results vary greatly, which is often when you see a goaltender take one in the neck. Some guys (I think of the Capitals powerplay for some reason) won't even shoot a puck that's not properly teed up for them. They say you can't give a good player a bad pass; if that's true, then Trevor is one of the best. It's funny to watch, because he's not the best skater compared to NHL guys, but he's like the arrows in Mario Kart that shoot you forward, only Trevor does that to the puck every time it runs through him in the offensive zone. He's a launching pad.
Your wheelhouse size is pretty crucial, and Trevor uses his large "hit zone" to generate shots and goals. Because everything he comes across gets propelled towards the net with better speed and location than most, he's been able to maintain a higher-than-average shooting percentage.
Year | Shots | Goals | Shooting Percentage |
12-13 | 158 | 23 | 14.6% |
11-12 | 157 | 26 | 16.5% |
10-11 | 143 | 20 | 14% |
09-10 | 199 | 21 | 10.6% |
08-09 | 213 | 30 | 14.1% |
07-08 | 141 | 20 | 14.2% |
(I should note that he's got really good vision and isn't just a shooting machine. I'm just saying that when he decides to shoot, it can go in at anytime, including opportunities that appear harmless.)
When you're dealing with someone who likely won't get a chance in your top six, it makes a lot of sense to choose to use a shot generator with a scope. I didn't include games played in the chart above, but he's above two shots a night in every season aside from 07-08, where he's awfully close. Even if that means one a night in the NHL with less opportunity, I think you'd take that given his apparently repeatable ability to fire the thing home.
It's easy to get caught up in praising your friends when you do what I do, the same way it's easy to overvalue the players you draft or trade for as a GM. I don't think that Smith is suddenly going to score 20 at the NHL level, I'm just saying his fairly unique ability to rifle pucks that are nowhere near his sweet spot could be beneficial for a guy getting less ice time hoping to get off to a good start. You never know when a couple are going to catch a goalie off-guard, and you never know what a hot start can do to your coach's opinion of you and your future opportunities.
He does a number of things well (including fishing pucks out of scrambles, which is also unique), but I think his big sweet spot is his best chance to succeed in the NHL.


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"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the American Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian"
That quote is attributed to Henry Ford. I don't know if he said it but it's ridiculously stupid, which makes it a great example of how a modern conservative thinks. And it gives me a reason to show you this:
Although now rusted from years of disuse, they still convey the horror of their brutal purpose, which was to restrain Native children who were being brought to boarding schools.
… Known as the Haskell Institute in its early years, the school opened its doors in 1884. It was originally founded as an instrument of the final solution to this country's "Indian problem"; Haskell Institute's mission then was embodied in the now infamous motto of Captain Richard H. Pratt, founder of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School: "Kill the Indian, Save the Man." This mind-set led to decades of forced acculturation through brutal military
Just a little light reading to kick off the year.
Gillman thinks that the new recall law will face a legal challenge. It's an interesting thought; you can read it on Right Michigan here. I can't say that I care too much about this issue. I have recall fatigue. The recall laws are abused and used as a sword instead of a shield. In Shiawassee County recalls are part of the Republican election strategy. If you need to get rid of someone popular, you don't run in a primary or a general, you just run a recall when no one is paying attention. (Owosso Township is famous for this bullshit) But this legislation doesn't just contradict the state constitution; it kicks it in the balls and calls its mother a whore. I can spell it out for you here but Jason does a good job in his post.
Woman jailed in Michigan for 10 days over courthouse profanity is released from custody This is bullshit.
A woman who was kept in a Michigan jail for 10 days after cursing in a courthouse has been released after a second judge intervened.
.. She was charged with contempt after a clerk heard Ford use a profanity while trying to take care of an old traffic ticket on Dec. 4.
… She admits cursing but says she said it to herself.
Not a big fan of putting people in jail for their words.
Gov. Snyder signs bill allowing wolf hunting season in Michigan Hey, it's not like wolves are corporations. This law doesn't establish a hunting season for wolves; it does establish that wolves are a game animal, which means that the Natural Resources Commission can establish a hunting season. Anti-hunting advocates say that the state's wolf management plan (pdf) is sufficient to control the wolf population, so there's no need to hunt the wolves. There are about 700 wolves in the Upper Peninsula, up from about 500 in 2008.
Here's my new best friend on 5 stupid things about December 31. You'll like him.
Yuk yuk.
Minimum wage going up in 10 states on New Year's Day …
In nine states, the minimum wage increases because it is indexed to inflation, rising with the cost of living. Rhode Island passed a law raising its minimum wage in June, which takes effect Jan. 1. Nine other states and the District of Columbia have minimum wages above the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.
But the poor people don't get any help in Michigan, because in Michigan we raised their taxes instead! haha joke on you, poor bastards!!
And this ought to cheer you up: Bad news at Fox News? Hannity's ratings plummet
In the days after, according to Nielsen ratings, Hannity's nightly audience plummeted to 1.95 million. He lost nearly 50 percent of his viewers, more than 50 percent in the coveted 25-54 age group.
"The O'Reilly Factor" also saw a drop, but not as severe. BillO dropped from 4.135 million nightly viewers to 3.049 million after the election. He's restarted an old war — the "war on Christmas" — presumably in the hopes of getting them back.
Suck it, nut jobs.
Census DailyWednesday, January 2nd. On this day in 1900, President William McKinley's Secretary of State, John Hay, announced the so-called "open door" policy to stimulate trade with China, free of exclusion by imperial European powers scrambling for control of Chinese markets in the era before the income tax. This was significant because a very large portion of federal revenue came from tariffs or customs on imports. In 1900, federal receipts were around $567 million of which 41 percent were from customs duties. As of this past September, our imports from China were valued at nearly $38 billion for the month, while exports to that nation totaled just under $9 billion.
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A bedrock farm subsidy program appeared dead as a new Senate farm bill proposal relying on crop insurance programs and disaster assistance was rolled out Thursday.
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., along with North Dakota senators Kent Conrad, a Democrat, and Republican John Hoeven, introduced a crop insurance plan that assures federal aid for farmers kicks in only when needed.
What the proposal doesn't include are direct payments — a cash-per-acre program that guarantees farmers a fixed subsidy regardless of how much crop was grown or what its market value was.
Direct payments emerged in the 1990s as a support tool when commodity prices were low. Last year, the payments cost taxpayers about $4.9 billion.
Montana farmers collected $829 million in direct payments from 2002 to 2010, according to the Environmental Working Group's farm subsidy database.
But with farm prices strong and Congress looking to cut deficit spending, direct payments became a target.
As early as February 2011, Baucus and other members of the Senate and House ag committees were warning that direct payments weren't likely to survive.
Cutting direct payments freed up money for other programs in what lawmakers like to call the "farm safety net," a mix of crop insurance and disaster assistance programs that shield agriculture from volatile market prices, weather and predator losses.
Even after adding new programs, the elimination of direct payments still saved taxpayers $16 billion, according to Baucus' staff.
The savings was $1 billion more than Agriculture Committee leaders had previously discussed and put the committee closer to reaching its goal of $23 billion in farm bill cuts, with more cuts to come from conservation programs and others.
Baucus, in a prepared statement, said the cuts combined with the new programs were crafted with input from Montana farmers and ranchers who realized agriculture would have to help solve deficit spending but didn't want to bear an undue or economy-deflating burden.
"They understand the budget crunch we are facing, and they are ready and willing to chip in their fair share," Baucus said. "But they aren't willing to shoulder the burden for the rest of the country — and I'm fighting to make sure they don't have to. It's not an easy fight, but it's one I think we can win."
Baucus and the two North Dakota senators proposed streamlining current assistance programs by combining existing disaster assistance and revenue-averaging programs into a new proposal, which would assist farmers with losses of 12 to 25 percent of their historical average revenue.
This proposal is the Revenue Loss Assistance Program and works with crop insurance and kicks in for losses related to weather, markets or poor-quality crops.
The program is triggered differently than past proposals; it's farm specific.
Losses covered are specific to conditions on the farm receiving aid. In the past, aid was triggered by regional conditions.
A farm hit by bad weather or crop conditions might receive nothing if its region didn't suffer the same conditions.
Conversely, a farmer in good shape would receive government money if his region did poorly.
"We think RLAP will be a pretty good shallow loss, farm-level revenue program for our grain producers," said Lola Raska, farmer and executive vice president of Montana Grain Growers Association.
To cover losses not picked up by the Revenue Loss Assistance Program, the senators proposed a supplemental coverage option; an area-wide federal crop insurance farmers could chose to give their safety net more bounce.
Raska said the supplemental coverage program might not work as well for Montana farmers because it is regional in nature, but farmers really don't know yet.
The new proposals also extend three livestock disaster programs, including compensation for livestock killed by federally protected species, like grizzly bears or — in some parts of the country — wolves.
Baucus is expected to speak about the new programs in detail on Monday at a farm bill listening session with the Montana Farmers Union in Great Falls.


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Sasha was born in into an artistic family and comes from a long line of "Constable" artists dating back to her famous ancestor "John Constable," the quintessential British landscape artist of the 19th century.
Sasha followed her artistic genes, completing a BA Honors Sculpture Degree from Wimbledon School of Art in London in 1992. At this time she also began print making using the block printing technique (wood and linocut).
Sasha's work is predominantly figurative. Even when pursuing different themes or abstractions, her sculptures and prints are imbued with connotations of a figurative element.
In 1996 she completed an Art and Design PGCE in Oxford. Sasha has experience teaching a wide range of age groups.
Sasha has traveled extensively, exploring the world whilst developing her ideas and artistic talents. Her travels have taken her from England to the Americas, Africa and Asia. Since 2000 she has lived and worked in Cambodia. Over the past few years she has been focusing on "peace art" projects and also teaching art to disadvantaged children.
Sasha arrived in Cambodia in 2000, initially serving as the "artist in residence" for the world monuments fund, before moving into the education of young Khmer artists and becoming actively involved in the contemporary Cambodian art scene.
Since 2003 she has also been immersed in coordinating peace art projects, which use decommissioned weaponry as a means to promote peace and awareness for the success of the disarmament programmes operating in Cambodia.
In September 2007 two permanent monuments created out of approximately 3,000 small arms (AK-47's and M-16's) were sited in Battambang and Kompong Thom provinces. The monuments were built by ten artists in the Development Technology Workshop (DTW) in Phnom Penh.
Over the past two years she has also coordinated various children art projects. She is currently running painting workshops with disadvantaged children at the Green Gecko and the Cambodian Land Mine Museum.
As well as working on educational and awareness projects using art as the tool, Sasha is an active participator and promoter of the Cambodian contemporary art scene. For two years she managed and curated a gallery in Siem Reap called the Art House, which served as a platform for upcoming Khmer artists. She currently curates displays of contemporary art work in the La Residence and Amansara hotels in Siem Reap.
Her own work is on show in the Red Gallery in the FCC complex, Siem Reap.
Please see the main menu for more detailed information and visual images of various art projects.
Contributions and support for the various projects are always welcome!


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Racketball at the Hallamshire
Still a relatively new sport to the UK, racketball has proved to be hugely popular, attracting equal membership from men and women, young and not so young.
Racketball has quickly become a major racket sport at this club attracting over 700 members. Club tournaments and inter-club competitions provide an ideal platform for those who wish to play at a competitive level but most players also enjoy the social side of the sport.
Racketball is an ideal sport for all ages from young children to mature adults and is the easiest to play of all the racket sports. Not as complex as tennis nor as demanding as squash, the short handed racket assists eye, ball, and racket co-ordination. Even the most inexperienced players find it easy to pick up and fun to play with its longer rallies and its strong social dimension.
As with squash, we feel our youth development scheme is very important. We believe our racketball junior coaching programme not only provides a vehicle for extending individuals sporting skills and talents, it also helps to shape personal, character building attributes.
Playing opportunities
Morning Racketball Courses
Run by John Mullins, these group coaching courses are a sociable and fun way to improve your racketball skills. They run on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am - 11.30am. These cater for all standards, for further details please contact reception.
Racket Ball drop-in
A casual drop-in session on Tuesday mornings. Come and play doubles 10am -12pm.


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Updated: January 27, 2013 6:17AM
Here is a look at crime reports in the Southland. News includes Mokena and Park Forest.
Cops rescue man who fled
Police pulled a Tinley Park man to safety after he fell through the ice of a retention pond while running from them on Dec. 14.
Police were investigating reports of possible drug dealing in the parking lot of a gas station in the 8800 block of 191st Street, and questioned five people in a car that smelled of marijuana, according to police.
Officers told Edwin Walker, 25, a passenger, and two others to exit the car while they ran a background check on them, and when police learned he had two outstanding warrants, Walker took off running, police said.
They said three officers chased him south across 191st Street and were able to surround Walker, who then began running over the frozen retention pond and quickly fell through the ice — submerged to his neck and struggling to keep his face above water. Officers Darin McVicker and Thomas Czarnecki entered the water and pulled Walker out by his belt, police said.
Walker, 8610 Bangor Drive, was charged with resisting police and was arrested on the two warrants.
Kate McCann
Teen charged with taping sex act
A Rich East High School freshman has been charged with distributing harmful material after police say he videotaped two classmates having oral sex and then showed the video to at least one other student, according to police.
They said the 15-year-old boy taped a 15-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy this month at a house in the 300 block of Nokomis Street while he and two other teens watched from a doorway. In the video, the boy engaged in the sex act can he heard telling the teen to turn the lights off.
Police said the incident was discovered when a female student at Rich East informed a school dean that the boy charged had shown her the video on his phone. The girl's parents then filed complaints against the boy.
Kate McCann
Resident found with stolen gun
A Park Forest man is facing two weapons charges after police found him with a gun reported stolen from the home of a Flossmoor police officer two months earlier, police said.
Lee Twyman, 25, 411 Sherman St., was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and possession of a stolen firearm after police responded Dec. 16 to a loud music complaint at a home in the 400 block of Rutledge Street, according to police.
They said Twyman admitted to having a loaded handgun in his pants pocket when questioned by police. The gun was reported stolen from the South Holland home of the Flossmoor officer, police said.
Twyman denied stealing the gun, telling officers that he had found it on the ground around the time of the burglary. An additional six bullets were recovered from Twyman's home, police said.
Kate McCann
Alleged car burglar caught
A Park Forest man was charged with six counts of burglary after an anonymous caller told police they saw him attempting to open car doors Dec. 16 on Dogwood Street, police said.
Joshua Holt, 23, 111 E. Sycamore Drive, was carrying a bag with stolen items belonging to six victims whose cars he had broken into earlier in the evening, police said.
Police found in the bag three GPS systems, cell phones, cell phone chargers, beer, a debit card, electric hair clippers, pocket knives, several lighters and $24 in pocket change, according to police.
The items were traced to three different victims in the 100 block of Chestnut Street, two victims on Dogwood Street and one on Dunham Road.
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Have a Bright Day
Good morning! Welcome to your daily wake-up call. Each weekday we'll give you inspiring words to help you make today great.
"If you want the rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain." —Dolly Parton, singer
Unfortunately, you have to take the bad days with the good. So what if today is one of those "bad" days? Brighten it up by listening to your favorite song or taking a long lunch. May the sun shine your way tomorrow.—The WomansDay.com Editors
How will you enliven your day today? Tell us in the comments.