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A Must Read about Wilt Chamberlain & Bobby Fischer
I just landed in Seattle when I receive an email from David Friedman granting me permission to publish this story. David is a USCF expert and professional sportswriter. His work has appeared in Lindy's Pro Basketball, Hoop, Basketball Digest, Sports Collectors Digest and Tar Heel Monthly. Check out his basketball blog at 20secondtimeout.blogspot.com. Thank you David!
Wilt & Bobby: Not a Random Encounter (A fictional story)
by David Friedman
Chess is a matter of delicate judgment, knowing when to punch and how to duck."—Bobby Fischer
"Not unlike Mike Tyson, a later world champion from Brooklyn, Bobby Fischer loved to intimidate."—Dick Schaap
"Where there's a Wilt, there's a way."—Wilt Chamberlain
In his memoir Flashing Before My Eyes, Dick Schaap recounts having dinner with Wilt Chamberlain at the Hall of Fame center's palatial Bel Air home. Schaap, the only person ever to serve as a voter for both the Heisman Trophy and the Tony Awards, loved to bring together eminent people from different fields and watch the sparks fly. He became acquainted with Bobby Fischer in the late 1950s and knew that the World Chess Champion was in the area, so he asked Chamberlain to invite him over. Schaap writes that Fischer expressed a great interest in seeing Chamberlain's house but ultimately declined the invitation. Of course, much of Fischer's post-1972 activities are shrouded in secrecy. At least one account suggests that he did in fact join Chamberlain that evening, just after Schaap had left…
Wilt Chamberlain was known to the general public as "Wilt the Stilt," a nickname that only an unimaginative hack could love (or write). His friends called him "Big Dipper," or "Dipper," or even "Dippy" in reference to how the 7-foot, 300 pound basketball playing legend had to dip his head to go through doorways that were only designed to accommodate mere mortals.
Like the Greek gods who lived atop Mt. Olympus, Chamberlain resided in a sprawling pleasure palace with a majestic view. While the Olympians took their name from the mountain where they dwelled, Chamberlain named his house after himself: Ursa Major, the constellation containing the group of stars called the Big Dipper.
Ursa Major sat on a hilltop overlooking Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. The house's most famous feature was the 10-foot long, triangular section of the roof that was retractable, providing an impressive view of the sparkling California sky. Bobby Fischer once dreamed of living in a house shaped like a rook and containing spiral staircases, so how could he resist an invitation to Chamberlain's house, with its chrome spiral staircase, 20-foot high ceiling and one of a kind furnishings?
Chamberlain, who favored comfort over formality—particularly when he was at home—was barefoot and wearing only shorts and a tank top when he greeted Fischer. The World Chess Champion, clad in a tailor made suit from Argentina that had seen better days, gripped Chamberlain's huge, outstretched hand a bit tentatively, his eyes guardedly taking in the mammoth basketball legend and the elegantly decorated home. They walked inside. Fischer looked around the house in silent appreciation.
"Hey, my man," Chamberlain said enthusiastically. "Check this out." Chamberlain directed Fischer's attention to a one of a kind chess set: handcrafted pieces made out of real ivory sitting atop a gorgeous wooden board. Fischer picked up one of the pieces, delicately held it with his long, pianist-like fingers and nodded approvingly: "This is really first class."
Chamberlain—an avid chess and backgammon player—challenged Fischer to a game. Fischer was reluctant but Chamberlain, whose eagerness to master new challenges was only exceeded by his boastfulness about his prowess, persisted: "I'm undefeated here. I never lose at cards or backgammon and I've yet to find a good challenge in chess."
Fischer agreed to play, but said that to make things fair he would turn his back and announce his moves without sight of the board. He took white and played his customary e4. Chamberlain responded with d5, employing the Center Counter, his favorite defense.
The game unfolded rhythmically, a dance of the minds punctuated by each player calling out his move. Fischer declared his moves quickly and with great self assurance. Chamberlain was equally self assured, but deliberated over each move like a gourmand reading a restaurant menu.
Fictional Game
White: Fischer, Bobby
Black: Chamberlain, Wilt
1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qd8 4.d4 g6 5.Bf4 Bg7 6.Qd2 Nf6 7.O-O-O c6 8.Bh6 O-O 9.h4 Qa5 10.h5 Nxh5 11.Be2 Nf6 12.Bxg7 Kxg7 13.Qh6+ Kg8 14.g4 Rd8 15.g5 Nh5 16.Bxh5 gxh5 17.Rxh5 Bf5 18.g6 fxg6 19.Re1 e6 20.Qxh7+ Kf8 21.Qh8+ Ke7 22.Rh7+ Kd6 23.Nb5+ cxb5 24.Qe5+ Kc6 25.Qc5# 1-0 (Can you guess who actually played this game?) Click here to play the game.
Chamberlain shook his head. "I've never lost so quickly at anything."
"You didn't have a chance against me with that line," Fischer replied. "I refuted that whole variation more than 10 years ago. One guy tried 10…gxh5 against me, but he didn't last any longer than you did."
Chamberlain, never one to either easily accept defeat or avoid a debate, considered this for a moment and said, "You just played this whole game from memory. You didn't really outthink me. If we set the pieces up at random, I'll bet I could beat you because you couldn't use any of your pet lines." Granted, that might not sound logical to an outside observer, but if you spent your whole life doing outsized things that nobody else could come close to doing then you might be able to convince yourself that beating Bobby Fischer can be accomplished by changing the starting position of the pieces.
Chamberlain set up the board to start another game, but after putting the pawns on their usual squares he put the rooks where the knights should go, put the bishops on the rooks' home squares, placed each knight on bishop one and transposed the king and queen. "Let's play again." Fischer looked at the new formation for about 10 seconds, then turned his back and announced his first move. Within minutes Chamberlain's position looked more bedraggled than the New York Knicks did when he scored 100 points against them. Chamberlain looked at the board silently. Chamberlain knew what Schaap would say: "Maybe you should play blindfolded. Then at least you won't have to see the carnage."
Undaunted, Chamberlain set up the board with yet another different starting alignment and the two men resumed combat. What happens when two stubborn insomniacs are determined to prove that they are right? In this case, an all night session of a variant form of chess. Chamberlain was right that shifting the starting formation rendered Fischer's knowledge of book openings useless—but that actually increased Fischer's advantage, because he could fully utilize his well honed creativity and positional understanding. Chamberlain, on the other hand, could neither play the opening lines that he knew nor could he devise suitable alternatives.
Chamberlain grew more and more frustrated but Fischer saw the light—and it wasn't just the rays of the early morning sun shining through the retractable roof: this type of "shuffle chess" had real possibilities. Chamberlain never did win a game, so he shifted the contest to a different level: what the new game should be called. Chamberlain favored "Dipper Chess" or "Ursa Major Chess." Fischer retorted, "Who is going to play something called 'Dipper Chess'? Besides, I'm the World Champion and I won every game, so it should be named after me."
When Fischer left Chamberlain's house, no one knew that—other than an unscheduled engagement in a Pasadena jailhouse—he would not be seen in public for nearly two decades. When he came back, he was heavier, had more facial hair and was a little more (ahem) eccentric and he also spoke of a new version of chess that would stump computers, eliminate pre-arranged draws and revitalize the sport: Fischer Random Chess.
So how come Chamberlain's autobiography didn't mention his role in creating Fischer Random Chess? The answer is simple: he did mention it in the first draft but one all-nighter of chess versus Bobby Fischer inexplicably did not make the cut over 20,000 other "nights" that Chamberlain enjoyed. Oh, one more thing--that digital clock that Fischer patented and has become standard fare at chess tournaments—there is a great story about its creation, but that will have to wait for later…
Published by permission from David Friedman. Thank you David for sharing this with us. It is a fantastic piece. This piece was orginally published on www.uschess.org. Please check out many other wonderful articles and features at the official new and improved USCF website.
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Wow! This is such a cool story! And David has such a cool blog too. Thanks Susan!
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 3:22:00 AM CST
Very nice article. Didn't know they knew each other.
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 4:03:00 AM CST
Very enjoyable read and I'm not even Bobby's fan.
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 4:22:00 AM CST
Thanks Susan!!!
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 5:24:00 AM CST
this is fiction. not real.
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 5:26:00 AM CST
What fun!
In the 1950s, as kids, we used to switch all the major and minor pieces around on the back rank and then play chess, as well.
I'm sure that children have been doing it as long as chess has existed, too. - Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 5:57:00 AM CST
I liken Bobby more to Bill Russell: Professional basketball's greatest champion. Russ was the starting center and leader of the Boston Celtics during the late 1950s, 60s, and early 70s during which he led them to 11 National Basketball Association (NBA) championship rings, more than any other NBA player or coach ever, and more than Wilt Chamberlain (2 NBA championships) and Michael Jordan (6 NBA championships) combined (8).
http://www.nba.com/history/finals/champions.html - Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 6:17:00 AM CST
On the other hand, perhaps basketball's greatest winner--Russell--shares more with baseball's greatest winner: the Yankees' Yogi Berra. Both placed winning above any personal statistic.
Ultimately, I suppose it is difficult to draw fair parallels between a chess player's 1-on-1 (game) accomplishments and a team sport participant's contributions. - Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 6:31:00 AM CST
As Celtics player Don Nelson told the Boston Herald, "There are two types of superstars. One makes himself look good at the expense of the other guys on the floor. But there's another type who makes the players around him look better than they are, and that's the type Russell was."
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 6:36:00 AM CST
Guess who played it? They claim on the USCF site: the first to guess which fischer game this is based on....
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 9:21:00 AM CST
I recall that somebody tried this opening against Fischer in an Olympiad. Somebody with a name starting with R.
Not Reshevsky.
Richter? Rauzer? Robatsch? - Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 10:54:00 AM CST
- MayanKing said...
Well written! At last we now know how Fischer Random Chess was invented.
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 12:20:00 PM CST
Nice article. Cogratulations.
- Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 12:53:00 PM CST
David Friedman wrote (W.Chamberlain speaking to B.Fischer):
If we set the pieces up at random, I'll bet I could beat you because you couldn't use any of your pet lines."
Granted, that might not sound logical to an outside observer,
you might be able to convince yourself that beating Bobby Fischer can be accomplished by changing the starting position of the pieces.
Friedman sees it as absurd to think a merely good chess player could be suddenly more competitive against a great player, just by switching to chess960. I agree.
I am confident that the best players of traditional "chess1" would also be the best players of chess960 (FR Chess). Both are valid implementations of the general concept we call chess.
Chess1 requires much pre-game memorization, in order to play the opening phase at world class levels. Chess1 involves much repetition of identical moves among sets of games.
Chess960 requires different types of opening training and skills, but the details of those skills are not yet deeply understood.
Thus we still have much more to learn about general chess than has yet been widely realized or acknowledged.
We are not going to make those gains in chess knowledge until more chess960 friendly Tournament Organizers appear on the scene.
Gene Milener
http://CastleLong.com/ - Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 5:16:00 PM CST
- David Friedman said...
Thank you all for the positive feedback. Just to be clear, the story is indeed fiction--but the introduction is true. Schaap knew Fischer and Chamberlain did invite Fischer to come to his house at Schaap's suggestion. Fischer declined, however...
Chamberlain did play chess and was fiercely competitive at any game that he tried. There is a picture of him with his chessboard in his autobiography A View From Above.
Chess researcher Bill Wall wrote that the Center Counter was Chamberlain's favorite opening.
The Chamberlain-Russell debate will go on for eternity. My selection of Chamberlain for this story had nothing to do with Rusell, though--the link between Fischer and Chamberlain came via Schaap. I know of no "hook" to link Fischer and Russell.
This story was originally published at Uschess.org, the U.S. Chess Federation's new and improved website. Editor Jennifer Shahade is doing a great job there and I encourage everyone to visit the site. - Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 6:17:00 PM CST
- Polo_Mateo said...
I am confused here. So this story is all made up.
I just don't get the hook ...
Why is there no disclaimer?
Some people can read this as a true story.
Such garbage should not be published. - Sunday, November 12, 2006 at 7:33:00 PM CST
David, thanks for the entertaining story and I'm glad it's published here. I usually don't bother checking the uscf site. Most of the stories there don't interest me.
Miguel - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 12:35:00 AM CST
I only go to the USCF website to check my rating. Even though the new site is improved, it doesn't do much for me.
- Monday, November 13, 2006 at 12:37:00 AM CST
David got me good! I really believed in the story! Very good!
- Monday, November 13, 2006 at 12:55:00 AM CST
- David Friedman said...
Ever heard of "War of the Worlds"? Some people heard that radio show and really thought that the world was under attack. Kosinski and many other writers have produced works where the line between autobiography and fiction is intentionally blurred. That is not the case here, though; it is plainly stated at U.S. Chess.org that the story is fiction. Susan's reprint includes the notation "fictional game" before providing the moves. USCF is holding a contest in which the first two people who guess the real game that provided the basis for the fictional game will win a prize.
I'm sorry if you felt deceived in some way--but that is also tribute to how realistically written the story is. My intent, though, was not to deceive, but to write the story in a way that those who are familiar with Chamberlain and/or Fischer would recognize certain traits and those who are not familiar might glean something about their personalities.
I also think that the idea that randomizing the pieces would favor the weaker player is widely believed by a lot of people but not really the case. This is analogous to something that I've heard a lot of players who are below a certain rating level say: the way to beat a strong player is to "get him out of his book" by playing unorthodox moves. The orthodox moves are orthodox for a reason and unless one's innovation represents a significant improvement on centuries of chess theory--an unlikely achievement for most people--deviating from sound principles will only lead to a quicker loss. So there is a message or "hook" in the story but not in a heavyhanded way; hopefully, most people will simply find it to be an entertaining read. - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 6:46:00 AM CST
Chamberlain and chess?
Surely this is merely a publicity stunt. With his prolific bedroom exploits, Wilt had little time or energy for chess...much less being a role model for strong families, family planning, or being a strong, dedicated, faithful, reliable father figure:
"In his second autobiography, A View from Above (1991), Chamberlain claimed to have had sex with almost 20,000 women. This would have meant, on average, having had sex with more than one new woman every day of his life since the age of 15. Because of that, many people doubt his specific number, though few question the fact of his promiscuity. He drew heavy criticism from many public figures, who accused him of fulfilling stereotypes about African Americans, and of behaving irresponsibly, especially given the AIDS crisis, which was well underway by the 1980s (when many of the encounters occurred). Chamberlain defended himself, saying "I was just doing what was natural — chasing good-looking ladies, whoever they were and wherever they were available."
"Negative role models:
Wilt Chamberlain brags of 20,000 sexual conquests; Magic Johnson admitted having over 200 sexual partners."
From Publishers Weekly review: Wilt Chamberlain The View From the Top
"...among his [Chamberlain's] many records is the almost incredible scoring of 100 points in a single game. [...] Chamberlain also gives details of his prodigious sexual appetite, the number of his bed partners having passed 20,000 and still climbing."
http://www.amazon.com/View-Above-Wilt-Chamberlain/dp/0517117045/sr=1-2/qid=1163429885/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-8722359-7739211?ie=UTF8&s=books - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 9:09:00 AM CST
- Polo_Mateo said...
Thanks for the disclaimer. The story would be more appropriate on April's fool Day. The story was misleading as posted on Susan's blog. Most of us read fictional game as the game being recreated but the story as true. Fischer in his twisted mind may still see the story as another veiled jewish conspiracy to cast doubt on his achievements. - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 9:22:00 AM CST
- David Friedman said...
I think that Chamberlain citing the 20,000 number was certainly a publicity stunt designed to sell more books, but my story is not a publicity stunt.
Less well known about Chamberlain is his dedicated, long term support of women's sports, particularly volleyball, and his numerous charitable contributions, particularly to physicians without borders.
Sadly, just as it is possible to find aspects of Chamberlain's life to criticize it is also very easy to find aspects of Fischer's personality that would offend most of us. My story is a lighthearted look at one of the greatest basketball players ever and one of the greatest chess players ever.
As for how much time Chamberlain spent playing chess, he had enough interest in the game to include a picture of himself playing chess in his autobiography. He enjoyed playing many games--not only chess, but also backgammon and cards.
I would not even pretend to be able to imagine how Fischer might react to this story but it is certainly not meant to discredit his claim to developing/promoting FischerRandom chess. - Monday, November 13, 2006 at 3:43:00 PM CST


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Thierry, just like most people, I'm sure madonna tired of lady goober pretty quickly lol
Madonna looks younger and younger, and sexier but Madonna will always be beautiful no matter what...
A GAGA shirt ! ;-)
I love these shots and I love that she is on Insta!
At least she is posting age appropriate stuff - 'what to wear', 'bought a new toy', very human, I like that. Why judge? Some 'fans' complained that the pics she posted ain't professional done ones that they felt a 'let down'. Again, that makes M very likeable in my opinion. It will be pretty odd if her first batch of pictures posted are glamour shots from famous photographer.... she just wants to have some fun and stay connected, what's wrong with that?
@get the picture? Nobody, and Madonna to start with, forces you to follow her on Instagram or even pay attention to what she does on there. If I had to let any of her personal choices I disagree with affect my love for her as a fan I would definitely question why I'm a fan in a first place...
@Annika - I was thinking exactly the same. I didn't really like the idea of her being on the social network at the beginning but the fact she's making it her own is pretty cool:-)
I just love the fact that she´s on Instagram and not Twitter. She´s always been the more "visual" kind, hasn´t she? :)
Ms Just being M!! leave her alone and stop judging every little thing she does. the woman is a human being just like everyone else, I cant beleive her own fans will put her down for simply having a little fun on instgram ,, sad world we live in, when a 54 year old woman cant just Live and let be I LOVE MY QUEEN!!!
What they'll are you guys talking about?
She has 4 young children and likes being playful. It could be worse, she could be canceling a tour due to VERY LOW ticket sales like some other not so popular lounge singers: Goober, Kylie, etc.
Now if she posted age appropriate stuff like her out and about trying to find a new cane or fashionable Depends, everyone would be saying she's lost it.
The poor Queen of Pop can never win. It keeps her gutsy. Thank god for her awful fans. :)
Just sayin'...
She gives me fever!
if expressing Yourself s come down to this then.. :(
a lil meltdown s good sometimes yet to b frank, M, You've kinda lost some of us with this instash..
here's a longtime fan desperately seeking to sincerely & lovingly insta-shout'QUIT wasting Your time with this nonsense & pull Yourself together, woman!' :D i mean, really.
instead of showing off for showing off's sake why not use Your magnitude to draw attention to the real issues - africa-projects in the works on Your desk, other efforts You've been so keen to defend etc..
You gravitate not levitate fcs.. :)
too early for the latter yet:)
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The present study was conducted to determine hepatic lipid metabolism and metal-element composition in Synechogobius hasta exposed to waterborne chronic copper (Cu) concentrations of control, 57, and 118 μg Cu/l, respectively, for 30 days. Growth decreased, but hepatosomatic index, viscerosomatic index, and hepatic lipid content increased with increasing waterborne Cu levels. Staining with oil red O showed extensive steatosis in liver of Cu-exposed fish. Cu exposure increased hepatic 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, and malic enzyme activities, whereas fatty acid synthetase, isocitrate dehydrogenase, and carnitine palmitoyltransferases I activities remained unaffected. Cu, zinc, iron, and manganese contents were also changed in several tissues (gill, liver, spleen, gastrointestinal tract, and muscle) in a tissue-, dose-, and time-dependent manner. This was the first study to examine the effects of waterborne Cu exposure on several enzymatic activities mediating hepatic lipogenesis and lipolysis in fish as well as to show that waterborne Cu exposure could enhance the metabolism of lipid synthesis and consequently induce the increase of hepatic lipid deposition in S. hasta.
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- Title
- Effects of Waterborne Chronic Copper Exposure on Hepatic Lipid Metabolism and Metal-Element Composition in Synechogobius hasta
- Journal
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
Volume 64, Issue 2 , pp 301-315
- Cover Date
- 2013-02-01
- 10.1007/s00244-012-9835-7
- Print ISSN
- 0090-4341
- Online ISSN
- 1432-0703
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Additional Links
- Topics
- Industry Sectors
- Authors
- Qi-Liang Chen (1)
- Zhi Luo (1)
- Xu Liu (2)
- Yu-Feng Song (1)
- Cai-Xia Liu (1)
- Jia-Lang Zheng (1)
- Yan-Hong Zhao (2)
- Author Affiliations
- 1. Fishery College, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, China
- 2. Postgraduate Research Base, Panjin Guanghe Fishery Co. Ltd., Panjin, 124200, China


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With the number of rhino's lost to poaching exceeding 600 in 2012, more than 1000 in 2013 and 700 to date in 2014, there is no doubt a solution for rhino poaching needs to be found.
Logically, one permanent solution to poaching is to eliminate the demand for rhino horn altogether. While education would go a long way towards teaching end-user onsumers that rhino horn contains no nutritional or medicinal value, changing a cultural mindset established over hundereds of years will not happen overnight. It is estimated that 3 animals are lost to poaching in South Africa every day. If this is the case, the species faces so-called negative growth in 2016 and extiction by 2030. Very few could argue that immediate results are what we desperately need at this point.
In the weeks immediately following a poaching incident on the Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve in Gauteng in May 2010, Rhino Rescue Project (RRP) was founded. As a new anti-poaching initiative, we contemplated many different methods to fight the poaching scourge. The problem we found with all of the alternatives available at the time was that they were largely reactive instead of proactive, and did not necessarily deter poachers from striking again. We considered conventional solutions like microchips and tracking devices, to more extreme measures such as dehorning. The latter was not considered an attractive option to us as we rely on eco-tourism as our primary source of income. After all, no tourist to Africa really wants to see the "Big Four-and-a-Half" instead of the iconic Big Five! Also, we had reservations about potential behavioural changes in rhinos that could be attributed to dehorning. Based on this information, our thought process increasingly centered around ways to devalue rhino horns, by means of infusion or other forms of contamination. Central to our initial research was the need to ascertain whether it would be possible to contaminate or impregnate rhino horns, possibly with either prolific colouring agents or toxins (or both) to render them valueless in the minds of buyers and/or end consumers, in other words, to once again make a live rhino worth more than a dead rhino. To this end, we explored many options and liaised with several researchers, working on a number of different projects, including those centered around the general health of rhinos.
We found no existing research into the devaluation of rhino horns, but of particular interest to us was work being done on the control of ecto‑parasites (ticks etc.) through the treatment of rhino horns with ectoparasiticides. This research hypothesised that the horn could be used as the depot from which an ectoparasiticide could be distributed on to the skin of the animal to alleviate discomfort from natural parasites. Because our rhinos are wild, and we believe strongly in nature being allowed to run its course with human intervention being kept to a minimum, we had not previously considered treating our animals against pests. In smaller reserves without a large population of Ox Peckers to keep parasites under control, however, such measures could prove useful. Upon realising that this treatment could potentially neutralise a dual threat (both poaching and parasites) we decided to proceed with testing and the subsequent treatment. The starting point for this operation was to obtain a sound legal opinion, which can be provided upon request.
The selection of acaricides for inclusion in the treatment compounds was carefully researched and only Ox Pecker and Vulture friendly products were considered to ensure little or no collateral damage to other animals and organisms sharing the rhino's habitat.
Ectoparasiticides, although safe for use on animals, are not intended for consumption by humans, and are registered as such. The treatment in no way contravenes the products' classification and registration criteria (as per Act 36 of 1947). Although not lethal in small quantities, ectoparasiticides remain toxic, and symptoms of ingestion may include, but are not limited to nausea, vomiting and convulsions (all dosage dependent). With this in mind, it was crucial that the message about horn treatments on properties be spread far and wide, to avoid accidental or intentional ingestion of treated horns by people. One way to accomplish this was to place signs around the reserve stating that the rhino horns are not fit for human consumption, thus hopefully deterring poachers from entering the property in the first place.
Further, the next step in the project was to introduce an indelible dye, which based on (prelimenary research into the internal structure of rhino horns) should turn the inside of the horn pink, thereby indicating that a horn has been treated. The dye, similar to products used in the banking industry to permantently stain stolen bank notes, cannot be removed in any way if successfully infused and is visible on an x-ray scanner even when the horn is ground to a fine powder. Thus airport security checkpoints, for example, are almost certain to pick up the presence of this dye in a treated horn regardless of whether the horn is intact or in powder form. The dye could also discourage the use of rhino horns for ornamental purposes. It was imperative to us that we, at all times, considered the animal's wellbeing, and great care was taken to ensure that the horn infusion is done in such a way that no compounds cause damage to the horn's germinal layer or make their way into the animal's blood stream. All properties on which treatments are done are frequently contacted thereafter for feedback on the condition of their animals and, thus far, all reports have been predominantly positive.
As part of a "multi-pronged" approach to curb rhino poaching, a DNA sample is harvested using a DNA sampling kit called RHODIS while the animal is sedated. This is sent to Onderstepoort so that the information can be added to a national database. The aim of the database is to aid the legal community in securing prosecutions by supplying information on the source of a horn or parts of a horn found on a suspect. Three microchips are also inserted, with information correlating to the same database. Testing and research into improved infusion techniques as well as technological advances to make treatmens more potent, more visible and more effective is ongoing and comprehensive, to ensure that the animals have in no way been harmed by the administration of the treatment. To this end, The University of Pretoria, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and the Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) recently joined hands with Rhino Rescue Project as scientific research partners into improved horn devaluation methods. Similarly, the animals on all properties where infusions are performed for part of our ever-growing research sample, and with the property's permission, the animals are continuously monitored and research data gathered. Based on the anecdotal evidence gathered thus far, it is believed that the treatment should remain effective for approximately three to four years (a full horn growth cycle), after which re-administration would be required.
Rhino Rescue Project rolled out treatments commercially in 2011. From a research persepctive, this roll-out took place sooner than we would have liked, but the alarming rise in poaching incidents since 2010 meant that we simply did not have the luxury of testing this methodology to the n-th degree over a number of years prior to its implementation. The sad reality is that if we HAD, there may not have been enough rhinos left for our findings to matter. We aim to offer rhino owners a proactive, legally recognised anti-poaching measure – the only in South Africa endorsed by the insurance industry. AON Insurance, the largest insurance broker in South Africa, offers rhino owners insurance against poaching at no extra cost (i.e. premiums will remain the same as those paid for ordinary cover against natural mortality) if they have had their animals' horns treated. From a technical perspective, exciting possibilities into developing improved horn devaluation methods do exist and are actively being explored by ourselves and our research partners.
The aim of the programme is to prevent rhino's from being poached in the first place. We are hoping that the majority of treated rhino's will be left alone, their horns intact; so that they can continue with their lives in the same way they have for decades and contribute to the size of the national herd. Horn devaluation is arguably one of the only proactive solutions that does not entail dehorning or farming rhino as livestock nor does it have an adverse effect on the hunting industry or the country's tourism revenue. It is relatively cost-effective and has no long-term effects since it "grows out" with the horn in time. Horn treatments have always only ever been intended to be an interim solution to be used by owners of rhino populations who do not have the resources available to provide each rhino with an armed guard. Similarly, animals sold on auctions or ones being exported could have their horns treated prior to being sold to ensure that they are not bought by buyers interested solely in their horns.
We realise that this approach is but "one arrow in the quiver" against poaching, and we do not suggest that it be seen as a long-term solution, nor that it be implemented in isolation or as a substitute for other reasonable security measures. Instead, we believe it to be a means to "buy time" for ourselves and our rhino, while we investigate all potential long-term strategies thoroughly. Maybe the most telling information about horn treatments as an effective poachig deterrent can be found in the fact that, of the (approximately) 280 animals treated to date, losses (due to poaching or otherwise) amount to less than 2%, making these infusions a valuable tool in the anti-poaching toolbox, even if there can never be a 100% guarantee against poaching.


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You love the seasonal snacks, you love the costume parties, so why not combine the two this year with one of these fully foodie Halloween costumes? Go as your favorite food, or grab a friend and make it a complete meal! Whichever one you choose, these costumes are sure to make you look good enough to eat. And if you can't find one of these online or in stores, try making an at-home version (it's time to craft!).
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What Doesn't Kill You
Ethan Hawke and Mark Ruffalo lead an all-star cast in this drama about a pair of childhood friends from the gritty streets of South Boston that turn to crime as a way to get by.
Mark Ruffalo, Ethan Hawke, Amanda Peet, Will Lyman, Donnie Wahlberg, Lenny Clarke, Angela Featherstone, Lindsey McKeon, Brian Goodman, Rod Lurie
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Top Critic Reviews
Fresh: A mostly gripping, well-acted and surprisingly engrossing crime drama. Mark Ruffalo delivers an Oscar worthy performance that's both sensitive and surprisingly moving.
- Avi Offer, NYC Movie Guru, Thursday, June 24, 2010
Fresh: I thought that Brian Goodman managed to put us in this hardscrabble South Boston neighborhood.
- Ben Mankiewicz, At the Movies, Monday, December 15, 2008
Audience Reviews
What doesn't Kill is the type of film that has been done many times before, and therefore not that original. However, I found the film to be quite entertaining. I always like films like this, even if What Doesn't Kill you is not that original, it's still pretty good. The reason that the film succeeds in my book is because of the superb acting by Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawk. Both are great actors and elevate the somwhat overused story to a watchable film. What Doesn't Kill You is based on the life of first time director Brian Goodman's life of crime, and his struggle to go straight. Even though we've seen this type of film before, it feels totally different and at times original. Obviously the film is not for everyone and you may be disappointed. The fact that it's based on a true story is what seperates this from other films dealing with same subject matter. Though the script lacks originality and good structure, and the film relies almost on cliches, the cast involved makes you forget those flaws. I was so engaged by all the actors that I forgot about it's flaws. What Doesn't Kill You may rely on overused material, but it's still a good story nonetheless. I don't understand why this film has gotten so many bad reviews, It definitely isn't the worst film that I've seen. However, this film can only appeal to a certain type of audience. Mark Ruffalo and Ethan Hawk make this film better than it really is. A terrific little film, and one that doesn't deserve all the flack that it received. Theres so many films out there that use the same style of plot, and some of them get Critical acclaim (Avatar copied Dances With Wolves and Fern Gulley) People could have said that Avatar was overusing cliches, but no. What Doesn't Kill You is a good film and its far better than what most people have said about it.
- TheDudeLebowski65, Monday, November 8, 2010
Two incredibly gifted actors in Ethan Hawke and Mark Ruffalo - maybe the two most underrated in films today - are wasted beyond belief as two friends who grow up together as close as brothers, but are also lifelong criminals. It follows them as they both go to prison for stealing and hawking stolen televisions and serve their time. When they get out - at different times - Brian seems to have changed as he tries to get his family back and kick an alcohol addiction while Paulie hasn't really changed at all. The story means well, but the film just drags on and never gets going until it's over. But...the music's really good. I can say that much about it. Other than that, nothing special. Look for co-writer Donnie Wahlberg in this as well.
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Engine Brand: | Craftsman |
Engine Cycles: | 2-cycle |
Engine Displacement (cc): | 25 |
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Tear Up Some Ground with the Craftsman Mini Tiller
Boasting Incredi-Pull™ technology, the Craftsman 25cc 2 cycle mini tiller provides unbelievable starting ease, and eliminates endless tugging so you can get the job done. The 25cc 2-cycle engine is powerful and light with spring-assisted pull rope that takes less effort and generates more spark for a much quicker start. Flip-Prime-Pull Starting Technology greatly reduces the effort required to start – simply flip, prime and pull. Heavy-duty centrifugal clutch offers consistent transmission of power to the tines under varying soil conditions.
Outfitted with four patented Triple Dig™ 3-in-1 tines, the Craftsman mini tiller is ideal for cultivating small gardens, tilling to break up harder soil, an for root cutting to avoid tangling. An adjustable tilling path from 6 in. to 10 in. gives greater flexibility to till wider rows or between tight spaces. Light, standard rotating front tine design is easy to transport and convenient to store. A unique handle design folds down to save storage space. Two adjustable wheels add stability and ease of transportation.
- With its cutting-edge design, the Craftsman 25cc 2 Cycle Mini Tiller is extremely easy to lift into and out of raised flower beds
- Incredi-Pull™ spring-assisted pull rope takes less effort and generates more spark for faster starts
- Triple Dig™ 3-in-1 tines offer durable tilling performance
- No tools are required to change or adjust the tines – simply slide the D-clips in and out, and you're ready to go
- Fully assembled and ready to use right out of the box
- 2-year full warranty protects your investment
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this was low price but not at all powerful. We could do better with a shovel. We returned it.
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Ive owned thistiller for 2 years now, and it is being used in a landscaping buissness. I have had no hard starting because of one reason, when i recieved the unit, i immediatly changed out the non brand spark plug, which everyone must do in order to have a clean running reliable machine, the plug was switched out to a champion plug, which insures easy starting, and reliable performance. If you were to leave the plug in, like many people who do not know small engines very well, will have a very hard time keeping it running, and starting it. I have almost 30+ hours of runtime on this tiller, and let me tell you.. Its a great running machine. I encourage anyone who has perchased this tiller, to swap the spark plug out with a champion, NGK, or a bosch spark plug, which will ensure a cleaner running, easier starting, and rugged reliable engine. I have had no troubles with this tiller, it starts every 1st or second pull, and will run for hours on end if i want it to, thanks to the quality spark plug.
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The Shreveport Police Department is mourning the loss of the last retired officer who was hired before World War II began.
Jefferson Coles Thomas, 91 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Coles joined the Shreveport Police Department on August 26, 1941 and worked as a policeman until his country called on him during World War II. Coles then entered the United States Army Air Forces in December of 1942 and served overseas as part of the 881st Bombardment Squadron. He was later honorably discharged in December of 1945 and returned to his duties as a police officer here in Shreveport where he faithfully served the citizens of our city until his retirement in 1961. He was an assistant chief of police when he retired from the department. Coles then went on to a second successful career as chief of security at Universal Oil Products where he worked for another 22 years.
Coles leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Eulava Normand Thomas and three daughters: Eulava Helmka, Colette Thomas, and Rhonda Fazio. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Rose-Neath Southside with graveside services to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Park East.
Coles was a unique, compassionate man who touched the lives of countless people during his tremendous life. He will we greatly missed by his family and friends.
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
MDS is a group of disorders where your bone marrow does not work well, and the blood-forming stem cells in your bone marrow fail to make enough healthy blood cells. People with MDS can lack the right amount of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets (the small cells that help blood to clot).
The disease happens because the bone marrow cells do not develop into mature blood cells. Instead, these blood cells stay within the bone marrow in an immature state. The symptoms and the course of MDS may vary greatly from person to person. These differences depend on which blood cells are affected.
Most experts agree that MDS should be considered a cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
All people with MDS have two things in common:
- They have a low blood cell count for at least 1 blood cell type. This is called cytopenia.
- Their bone marrow and blood contain blood cells with an abnormal shape, size, or look.
What does the term "myelodysplastic" actually mean?
Myelo = blood cells and Dysplastic = abnormal development or growth. So, when you have myelodysplastic syndrome, this means that your blood cells have an unusual shape and that they have abnormal growth.
Who develops MDS?
While the exact number of people who have MDS is not known, about 10,300 new cases were reported in the U.S. in 2003. This number was taken from data collected by the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This program only started collecting data in 2001. The number of people may be higher than reported because some doctors are not yet aware of the need to report MDS cases to a national registry. Some doctors believe that there are as many as 12,000 to 15,000 new MDS cases each year in the U.S.
We know that people diagnosed with MDS are:
- More often men than women
- Most often age 60 or older; the average age at diagnosis is 71
- Most often white; Native Americans, African-Americans, Inuits, Asians, and Pacific Islanders are least likely to get MDS.
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