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Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) —The cancer begins in immature granulocytic blood cells and progresses very quickly. This type occurs in both adults and children. Other names include acute myelocytic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, or acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) —This cancer, also known as chronic lymphoid leukemia, begins in more mature lymphocytic blood cells and progresses gradually, often taking years to develop to the stage that the patient has symptoms other than a change in the number of white cells in his blood count. This type most often occurs in adults over age 55. It sometimes occurs in younger adults, but rarely occurs in children.
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) —The cancer begins in more mature granulocytic blood cells and progresses gradually, sometimes taking years to develop to the stage that the patient develops symptoms. This occurs mainly in adults, but may occur in a very small number of children. Sometimes called chronic myeloid leukemia or chronic granulocytic leukemia.
Erythroleukemia —This is a cancer of the cells that produce red cells and is extremely uncommon. Erythroleukemia may also be called di Guglielmo syndrome, after the physician who first described it.
The cause of leukemia is unknown, but research shows that certain risk factors are associated with the disease, and the risk factors will vary with the type of leukemia.
According to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, approximately 48,490 Americans will learn they have leukemia this year. About half will have chronic types and half will have acute forms.
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The Melody offers many opportunities for physical activity including a large state-of-the-art gym that is free for residents.
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In a New York City neighborhood known for an exceptionally high rate of asthma due in part to poor indoor air quality, a new multifamily development will help its low-income residents breathe easier.
The Melody, a 63-unit LEED-Platinum co-operative housing complex in the South Bronx, will help residents enjoy healthier lives while providing them with an energy-efficient, affordable place to call home. The eight-story building offers many ways for tenants to stay fit, including an on-site gym, an outdoor fitness circuit, children's play areas, and indoor storage for bikes. In addition, the homeowner's manual directs tenants to the neighborhood's plentiful bike trails, community gardens, and parks. The fitness-oriented measures were substantial enough to earn the project a LEED Innovation point for Active Design, a first for a multifamily project. The Melody was verified by consulting firm Steven Winter Associates.
But the developers didn't stop with the obvious enticements for physical activity. They implemented suggestions from New York City's new Active Design Guidelines to identify discreet ways of promoting physical activity, starting with incentives for using the stairs instead of the elevator. Unlike most multifamily residences in New York City, the Melody's stairwells are wide and bright and feature artwork and music. In contrast, the building's one elevator run more slowly than average, has no music, and is not as prominently placed as the stairs.
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A case in point: For the past five years, the company has been air sealing individual units in its buildings to prevent infiltration from adjacent apartments. "Each one is a self-contained envelope," says Bluestone. "It makes more sense from so many perspectives."
This approach eliminates the thermal stack effect that occurs in most large buildings, where a central duct draws in cold air and creates a draft. Planners for the Melody eliminated the common duct and included pressurized makeup air units in each apartment. Noise, smoke, and cooking odors won't penetrate into other units, and the lack of ducts between units also improves fireproofing, Bluestone points out.
Another big concern for planners on the Melody project was maximizing water conservation without sacrificing performance. To keep water use as low as possible, they chose Sterling dual-flush toilets and retrofit each bathroom's Moen faucets and showers with 0.5-gpm aerators and 1-gpm showerheads from Bricor, an upgrade that cost about $12,000. Planners measured the building's water pressure to determine that the ultra-low flow rate would still be comfortable for residents.
"We measured the pressure at the outlets and then ordered the aerators and showerheads based on that," he says.
The Melody's efficient Kone EcoSpace elevator has 6.5-hp direct-drive motors on the side of the car, eliminating the need for a traditional elevator machine room and motors that require about 40 hp.
Adding to the high-performance touches, heat for the building is provided by two highly efficient sealed-combustion condensing boilers located in the basement, and electricity and hot water come from Marathon Ecopower micro-CHP co-generators powered by natural gas.
The Melody will officially open to residents once local government and nonprofit housing agencies finish sorting through more than 800 applications from prospective tenants. While affordable housing of any kind is in high demand these days, the Melody's appeal is much more than just its low cost.
"Our buildings could qualify as luxury properties in any neighborhood," Bluestone says.
— Jennifer Goodman
With a disproportionate number of low-income Americans battling obesity and weight-related illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, the stakes are especially high for residents of the South Bronx, one of the poorest neighborhoods in New York City. Families there are stricken by asthma eight times more than the national average, and researchers have pointed to poor indoor air quality and crowded living conditions as leading causes.
To ensure healthy air quality at the Melody, Bluestone and architect Hugo Subotovsky did away with the common vertical ducts found in most multifamily buildings. Instead, each unit is fully air sealed and contains a continuous background ventilation system with Panasonic inline fans that run 24 hours a day and are connected to the bathrooms and kitchen. Islandaire PTAC units in every room provide hydronic heating; the units are filtered to MERV-8 and vent directly to the outdoors.
To avoid conditions that can cause or exacerbate asthma, project planners speced products that won't detract from indoor air quality, such as low-VOC paints, adhesives, and cabinets; tile floors in the bathrooms and kitchens; and carpet tiles in the public corridors.
The project's list of green building products and materials is rounded out by Pella low-E fiberglass-framed windows with argon gas fill (0.30 U-value), Sterling dual-flush toilets, low-flow faucets and showerheads, recycled drywall, and FSC-certified Paratimber engineered wood floors in the living areas.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION With prices ranging from $104,000 to $220,000 for one- to three-bedroom apartments, the Melody is open to families with incomes between $35,000 and $90,000. Residents will own their units as part of a proprietary leasing arrangement and will also be responsible for monthly utility and maintenance charges, which vary depending on the apartment's size and range from $364 to $651.
Named the Melody to reflect the neighborhood's rich jazz history, the building borders the Longwood historic district and sits one block from a subway stop. The former brownfield site was vacant for more than 30 years but is now part of a larger effort to revitalize the South Bronx, home to the recently refurbished and expanded Yankee Stadium. New tenants of the Melody, the first co-op built in the neighborhood in decades, are thrilled to have a place to call home that is also sustainable, comfortable, and money-saving, Bluestone says.
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Originally, I was gonna post this in the Oakland Gameday thread, but it ended up being more of a general, rambling rant mess so I thought it deserved its own post.
I wasn't able to watch this one live as we started the moving process this weekend. One of life's great joys, hauling shit we don't really need from one fuckin' place to another. All with the knowledge that we'll be doing it again in +/- 6 months. Yeah, a great time. Ranks right up there with having your wisdom teeth yanked.
Anyway, when I finally laid down to watch this clusterfuck, it was almost 9:30 PM. I was dog tired. Should be a snoozer, right? I mean, I know Gradkowski has looked light years better than Russell, but...who wouldn't? Seriously?
Steelers elect to receive and I can feel my eyelids starting to get heavy already. Logan makes the grab, hits the hole and bursts to the outside. BAM! I bolt upright like I just downed a 6 pack of 5 Hour Energy. Go, GO FUCKER! After he gets run OOB, the first thing I say is, "gotta get 6 outta this, fuck that chippie FG shit." Sure enough, Reed eventually makes the trot. OK, let's see if he can split 'em tonight. It's good. Yeah. Alright, whatever. At least we know he hit all the usual spots on the way to the game. Don't have to worry about him being cold today.
That jolt of excitement followed by the anger of settling for 3 definitely woke me the fuck up and unfortunately, their play during the next few hours (DVR time) did plenty to keep me wide eyed for the duration. The brutal EZ pick; poor tackling; drops; bad coaching decisions; a defense that looks more like they'd rather sit around in a circle jerk than a group that actualy wants to play. Bad game. Really bad. On all fronts. Like many on here (and other fan sites, I'm sure), I'm pissed; go home and kick the dogs kinda pissed. We're all struggling to find answers and looking to place blame.
Here's the thing, there aren't any. Despite the 4th quarter collapses; despite the mistakes; despite their injuries; and yes, even despite their record, they are a good team. I've mentioned on many occasions that the difference between winning and losing is so goddamned infinitesmally small, it's ridiculous. This season is proof positive of that. That's not something you want to hear when your team is sitting at .500, but it's the motherfucking truth.
Five of their six losses have been by three points.
Their biggest deficit in a loss was against the Bengals when they lost by a lousy six points.
They've been in...every...single..
.game. They've been blown out by no one. What they have been is unlucky. Burnett's dropped INT that would've ended it is just a microcasm of their season; a missed FG; a dropped TD pass; a tipped ball that's pick 6'ed; it's all par for the course this year. So close. So motherfucking close. It just gets lost in all the anger and disappointment. Sure, they've had a few bounces go their way, but I'd say that they're way overdue for variance to swing in their favor.
Or, maybe this is just things evening out after last year's run. You gotta admit that things went their way then, no? How many close games went their way? The San Diego nailbiter with Troy's INT for a TD that shoulda been. That Balty game (which I was fortunate enough to attend) with the Holmes catch on the goalline after a sick drive from their 8 ? Or what about the other Raven game @ Pittsburgh that ended with a Reed FG in OT? XLIII? How many comeback drives did #7 engineer that held?
Not counting any of the playoff games, that's three regular season games that
could've gone against them.
. That 12-4 record was a shorthair away from being 9-7. And, if I go back and actually dig a little, I bet I could find another game or two that was a coinflip as well.
So, this year they've been on the wrong end of those games. Guys that maybe stepped up and made plays last year are coming up short in a critical time when it matters most this year. All of those little things do add up though and they've got the record to prove it.
They're not fucking done though. No way. I don't give a fuck what anybody tells me. Comparisons to '06? Puh-leez. That team isn't fit to park this team's cars. That QB was a shell of the one we get to watch on Sunday now.
Until they've been mathematically bounced, I'm going by the assumption they're gonna get in just like I assume they're gonna win this week. Especially when their remaining schedule consists of two of the three teams they're tied with and the third still has to play Indy and Cincy and the lone team they're looking up at for that last spot has been doin' it with smoke and mirrors (IMO) and has to face Indy, New England and Miami. Oh, and BTW, that Denver team (who they did beat) that's sitting two games ahead still has to play Indy and Philly too. 4 weeks is a looooooooooooooong motherfuckin' time. Way too long to be writing this group off.
Remember, this isn't Cleveland or Detroit or Washington (who almost picked off the vaunted Saints at home this week, btw) or ...well, I think you get my point. They're not a team that shows up and hangs one week and gets blown out the next. They are the Champeeeeeen Pittsburgh Motherfuckin' Steelers. Woot.
No fucking way, boys and girls. It ain't over.
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Yeah, moving (especially in extreme cold or heat) is a bitch. Seems like most of my friends are done with that for a while, since I invariably get the call to help. Sure, kill the old man, who cares, right? But for you, just remember that it will all be worth it with the new house.
Can't disagree with anything in your post, and the close nature of this year's losses have to give hope that the bounce-back will be quick. But I think you omit two things we've seen this year that are worrisome: the lack of scoring through the first three quarters, and the collapse of the D late. We've gone on about the causes of each (idiot OC, aging D and injuries), but the fact that this pattern seems to repeat ad nauseam really scares me, even if we would go on something of a run.
Part of what makes this season one of the worst in memory is that we're a SB team in the final leg of an "easy" sched, after a 12-4 season against a damned hard sched, and so expectations are sky high, while performance has been fugly.
One observation read on another board: success makes this team (under Cowher and Tomlin) stupid and lazy. The fact that almost every player on both sides of the ball has succumbed to that idiocy indicates a lack of guiding strategy: soft camps, lack of urgency within games, etc. I think that if we turn it around, we're turning it around for a better 2010. But like you, I ain't completely writing them off.
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They've kicked me in the nutz enough, I believe they're a .500 team. I held out until the latest debacle.
Not to say I hope you're wrong, 'cause I don't hope it, I just think it.
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Perhaps it is wise to remember this bit of Churchillian advice: "If you are going through hell, keep going."
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Just win a damn game. Thursday is as good a time as any to start rebounding.
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I agree that it's not over. While we don't exactly control our destiny, we can knock off a couple rivals in the next few weeks. I think 10-6 will get us in - question is can we get to 10-6?
Yes, we've been in every game. And I'd look at this more favorably if some of those close losses were ones in which we were down, but hung in there and made a game of it in the end. Unfortunately I don't see it that way. We have had the lead in the 4th quarter ELEVEN TIMES. And in the 12th, we were tied in the 4th. And yet we sit at 6-6 vs. teams that are mainly marginal to bad. We lost 3 leads against Oakland alone. Has any team this year lost 5 games where they had 4th quarter leads? I'm guessing not. That's not Steeler football. This has gone from a fluke to a coincidence to an uncomfortable trend to expected. It would be laughable if getting kicked in the nuts repeatedly was funny.
Can we sneak in? Yes. Win Thursday then have a long week to rest up and hopefully watch some playoff hopefulls gt knocked off. Take care of business at home for 2 weeks, and suddenly we're in it. Always have hope, but they've got to show something. Fast.
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Some say it's better to be lucky than good, and last years team might agree, but on a certain level you create your own luck. AJ mentioned some of the games last year that easily could have gone the other way ( the Dallas win is right there too), and it's very similar to this year minus the W's. Now the defense last year was top notch, and doesn't fairly compare to how this years version is playing, but the O last year showed the same signs of anemic play for 3 quarters only to turn it on when needed. Ben would go get the lead, and the D would hold. It's not happening this year for whatever reason (the team is 4-0 when Troy plays the entire game, just saying). The ball isn't bouncing the Steelers way ( so far), and they have to create some luck for themselves by preparing for the game, increasing mental awareness, and a return to solid fundamentals. Furthermore, the coaching staff has to put the players in a position to succeed. I guess we'll see what the '09 Steelers are made of.
It's not over till it's over. 10-6 may get them in. Balty and Miami would be out, and its Jax, NYJ, or Den that needs to stumble. If Den goes 2-2 they would be tied with Pit and would be out. They play at Indy this week. Mia plays at Jax this week, come on Fins! The Jets play at Tampa this week.
Looking at the remaining schedule, I feel better about the Steelers playoff chances IF they can win out. Here it is
Jets(6-6)- at TB, ATL, at IND, CIN ..... gotta think they lose one
Jags(7-5)- MIA, IND, at NE, at CLE ..... surely will lose one, but need to drop 2 to avoid tiebreakers
Denver (8-4)- at IND, OAK, at PHI, KC .... will lose to either Indy or Philly, but we need them to lose to both
Bottom line is none of this means fuck all unless the Steelers can take care of CLE, GB, BAL, and MIA. Let's go! Let's fucking go!
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Jets(6-6)- at TB, ATL,
at IND
, CIN ..... gotta think they lose one
Jags(7-5)- MIA,
, at NE, at CLE ..... surely will lose one, but need to drop 2 to avoid tiebreakers
Denver (8-4)-
at IND
, OAK, at PHI, KC .... will lose to either Indy or Philly, but we need them to lose to both
Looks like an undefeated Indy team helps us tremendously - if we win out. Bastards better not mail it in once they clinch home field.
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Quote from: msdmnr2002 on Dec 08, 2009 at 23:28
Jets(6-6)- at TB, ATL,
at IND
, CIN ..... gotta think they lose one
Jags(7-5)- MIA,
, at NE, at CLE ..... surely will lose one, but need to drop 2 to avoid tiebreakers
Denver (8-4)-
at IND
, OAK, at PHI, KC .... will lose to either Indy or Philly, but we need them to lose to both
Looks like an undefeated Indy team helps us tremendously - if we win out. Bastards better not mail it in once they clinch home field.
I noticed that too. Indy is pretty integral to the Steelers making the playoffs. At least they are home for 2 of the games.
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I'm pretty confident that 10-6 would get them in. The Jets are not doing any better than 9-7 because they're just not that good. The Jets could play the Browns four times and they'd drop one. So nix them.
If we go 10-6, that nixes the Dolphins and Ravens, obviously.
That leaves the Jags and Broncos and us (with a theoretical 10-6 record) in the hunt for two playoff spots. So we just need one of these teams to shit the bed. We'd win any tie-breaker that comes down to just us and Denver, of course, so if, say, the Jags win out and we're stuck with Denver at 10-6, we're in. If we all end up with the same record, I believe, we lose, because by rule the Steelers lose all tie-breakers involving multiple teams no matter what year it is.
The Jags or Broncos are bad enough to lose the number of games we'll need. The hard part, clearly, will be us getting to 10-6.
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Fantasy and reality: Chris Kreider's process
Corey Griffin
How would you keep in touch with your former teammates during a work stoppage?
"We're in a fantasy football league together," Chris Kreider said with a laugh after the Connecticut Whale beat the Hershey Bears 3-1 on Oct. 26.
Such is life for the Rangers' wonder kid. Instead of getting donuts and lugging bags, he's beating everyone to James Jones on the waiver wire. It's a far cry from the NHL-ready skill set he flashed last spring and it's fair to wonder if starting in Hartford over Broadway stuck with him.
On that Friday night, Kreider spent much of the first period drifting, so much so that one person wondered if he would have been better off carrying an ad banner than a hockey stick.
But then the second period started and suddenly the fresh-out-of-college phenom that took the Stanley Cup playoffs by storm was on display again. And as the period ticked to a close, Kreider worked his way into a short-handed 2-on-1 deep in the Hershey zone with Ryan Bourque on his flank — Kreider's best scoring chance of the night. Except Kreider hesitated, the defenseman closed off the passing lane and Kreider was in too close to get a backhand over the goalie's shoulder.
"It was not the right play in retrospect. I could have moved it to (Bourque) early. I could've shot it far blocker. Those were my two options," Kreider said, knowing he missed a chance. " … I had it on my backhand and I thought the goalie was leaning so I tried to push it wide and get it upstairs. I should've just shot it. I overthought it."
The next night, Kreider found the open net from a sharp angle for his first regular season pro goal, but it was his sparkling one-handed, reach-around-the-defenseman assist to Christian Thomas that stole the show.
Goal, assist and or missed opportunity — it's all part of the learning curve as Kreider adjusts to being a full-time pro. With a jaw-dropping combination of size and speed, he has the raw tools that few can fathom, but the former BC Eagle knows that's not enough anymore.
"These guys are bigger, they're stronger and they're meaner," Kreider said. "A lot of times you think you've won a puck battle and they get a touch on you and next thing you know it's a 50-50 puck again. It's going into corners with a greater tenacity than you maybe did in college, because (in college) you know you're bigger and faster than guys so you're gonna come away with pucks."
And so it goes. While Henrik Lundqvist sits at the bargaining table and Rick Nash plies his craft in Sweden, Kreider skates among less-talented men in the AHL, tweaking this and strengthening that, hoping he's ready when Broadway finally calls again.
Until then, he'll have to settle for fantasy football.
"Up until this past couple weeks, (I've been) pretty bad, but (I'm) starting to figure it out," Kreider said.
It's a process.


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All these posts just narrow down to one thing, people don't understand PCS.
In the 6.0 system, the young girls would be destroyed in the presentation mark. Most of them would be in the 5.1-5.2 max.
All these posts just narrow down to one thing, people don't understand PCS.
In the 6.0 system, the young girls would be destroyed in the presentation mark. Most of them would be in the 5.1-5.2 max.
I think that this quadenrial is far more interesting than the 2006-2010: in 2006, all the top veterans (Michelle, Irina, Shizuka, Sasha) retired after the Olympics and the new young ones Asada, Ando, Kostner, Kim won it all (in fact, all the Ladies that won medals in 2007 at Worlds didn't have World medals before it), they were superbe skaters and they gave us magnificent programs and jumps, culminating in the beautiful last group in Vancouver; now, almost all the 2009/2010 top skaters (except Lepisto and Rochette, even if she is officially still eligible) are still competing against the new girls, and, even if the technical level is lower than in 2008-2009-2010, I think that we've seen a great improvement in the artistry and a lot of great duels for the big medals, and we'll especially see some of them now that a lot of the young girls (Liza, Adelina, Gracie, Kaetlyn) are going to compete at Worlds... I'm actually finding this four-years period far more exciting than the last one!
Newsflash, these young girls are being destroyed in the presentation mark in CoP. If anything a performance with 7 triples including two XX-3T combos should be placed ahead of any performance with just 2 or 3 triples. Generally if you can do 7 triples you theoretically are a half-decent skater. Skating skills etc. are important but the jumps and spins are what make singles figure skating interesting to watch. Try explaining to any non-skater why 2 triples beats out 7 triples... that would have NEVER happened under 6.0.
By the same reasoning, in the 6.0 system the veterans would (and should) be destroyed in the technical mark.
People saying that "Oh, Carolina/Yu Na/Mao's PCS score should be at least 5-10 points even higher for their wonderful skating" when it's already 7-9 points higher than the rest of the field, even with mistakes, are the reason figure skating cannot be taken seriously. Honestly, how much leeway do you want to give them? Is there any point in any of the other skaters with less developed artistry even competing, when they'll have to skate lights out to even come close to competing with skaters who make mistakes?
I don't think that's entirely bashing... it is concerning when a skater with 3 or 4 triples (for example, Kostner or Mao) cleanly executed wins, regardless of who they are, assuming other skaters land 6 or 7.
Mao actually pushed skating by bringing back the triple axel and with such consistency. But now she has an inconsistent lutz, no triple axel, and an inconsistent flip (this season) and is winning. No fault of hers, but the judges are the ones to blame for her being held up.
I'm sure these days you say "XXXX won Worlds with 5 triples." anyone who has even remotely seen skating competitions would respond "Um, isn't that kinda average?" And then you're like "But she had excellent footwork, speed, and transitions, and spins." and they'd be "Um, okay... but she only landed 5 triples?"
Technical elements is what makes the sport a sport in most people's eyes. There's a reason why figures and compulsory dances don't exist anymore, and a reason why ice dancing is surging in popularity compared to before the CoP system.
Go back to every comptition Mao has won this season and please tell me who had a better program and who landed the triples perfectly who should have won instead of her. The NHK competition maybe Susuki should have won. But the Cup of China and GP final, who had a superior program or landed 7 clean triples that should have won over Mao? The particular poster I was adressing is a Mao basher.
No. Not even remotely so. What makes skating entertaining to watch is creative programs skated to the music and skaters showing the whole package.
I can't imagine anything more boring than somebody skating from jump to jump. I'd rather watch paint dry.
And in any case, it's irrelevant what is or what isn't interesting to us.
Figure skating is a sport where everything counts and not just jumps and it makes me profoundly depressed that even a lot of the skating fans seem to be unable to acknowledge that.
Developing strong basics takes as much time, work and effort as learning your jumps, if not more so because it's harder to grasp and the results are not immediate in the same way.
Performing a program which features complex choreography, a lot of upper body movement and transitions take an enormous amount of strength and stamina and makes performing the technical elements much more difficult.
Then I suggest you go back to see Midori's SP and LP at the 1988 Olympics. Best technical program ever, better than Liza's best jumps Adelina's best jumps combined. Her presentation and skating skills are also leagues above these two combined. And she was behind so many people who can't even do triple flip.
I think that's personal preference. If you took out the jumps and spins from singles skating, the viewership would drastically drop. People appreciate a well performed program, but they clap at the tricks. I think if many of us went to SOI and nobody attempted any triple jumps but skated nice programs we still couldn't help but feel jipped. That being said, it would be boring to watch somebody skate from jump to jump, but it would be equally as boring to watch somebody skate an easy program when supposedly these are elite skaters.
I agree that it takes strength, time and focus to do complex choreography and footwork. But look at what you see in the papers, look at what you see on TV... when was the last time you saw short dances on prime time?
People are saying it's the worst quadrennial due to a slump in jumping. Many ladies are taking less risks and do what's necessary to win instead of what's necessary to wow.
What is the point of any "lesser" elite skater even skating when they have to nail all their jumps and rely on the mistakes of top skaters (who have easier jump layouts) to have a shot of winning?
Actually this is supports my point. Ito was held back because of figures, placing 10th, and less than ideal SP where she placed 4th. Her SP was not the best technical program ever (2L-3L, 2F, 2A; spins not as difficult as Liza/Adelina but that's pre-CoP). The FS was one of the best ever, but she faced exactly what Tuktamysheva faced at Euros (technically way superior free but held back on artistry)... Liza had an excellent free but Carolina was given a 9-point PCS advantage.
Honestly, a skate with 3Z-3T, 3Z, 3F, 2A-3T, 3L, 3S-2T-2L, 2A -- 7 triples -- places just 1 point higher than a skate with 3Z, 2A, 3F-2T, 3L, 3T-2T, 2A, 2S-2T-2L, 2S -- only 4 triples?!? I don't care how stellar Carolina's PCS is, that is an absolute travesty.
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Yes. Which is why neither the jumps alone, nor the in-betweens alone are really enough. What matters in the end, and what makes figure skating so special, is the whole package.
But I see people very often focus on the jumps and put undue weight on them, whilst ignoring everything else (HI GMYERS). But TES and PCS is supposed to be a roughly 50/50 split.
And you've just done exactly that. Mention the jumps but ignore the PCS. Sorry but that's not how this sport works. Everything counts. 2013 Euros was not a 'top jump' event.
You could probably argue that Tuktamysheva was undermarked in relation to Kostner on some of the PCS but on ones like SS, PE or IN Kostner did deserve to absolutely destroy her.
(Btw, top jump events died extremely quickly because they were so boring :P)
Nobody is stopping the "lesser" skaters from improving the other aspects of their skating. Look at how Kostner skated at 2003 Euros. She was just hideous. Great jumps and nothing else. Shallow edges, hardly any connection to the music, stiff, awkward and wooden movements, generic choreography. Look at where she's at now.
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Actually it did not. You claimed such thing would never happened in the 6.0 system. Well, it did. A lot.
Actually, her SP was the best TES at the Olympics then. If they force any of the current girls to the jump layout requirement in the SP in 1988, most of them would not be able to add a 3loop at the end of the combo. That made the combo much much harder.
Everybody know that if they allow Ito to jump whatever she wants in the SP, she would blow all of the Russians out of the water. So yes, it was the best TES program ever given the constraint.
An absolute travesty would be Liza winning Euro or Adelina winning Euro. I don't care how many triples they can jump if all they do is jump. I don't even rewatch anything by the Russians, but I rewatch Caro's programs all the time. So there you have it.


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AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION This meeting is held in a wheelchair accessible location. PDF of Entire Agenda Packet
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 North Berkeley Senior Center 7:00 PM 1901 Hearst Ave. / MLK Jr. Way See "MEETING PROCEDURES" below. All written materials identified on this agenda are available on the Planning Commission webpage: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=13072 PRELIMINARY MATTERS 1. Roll Call. 2. Order of Agenda: The Commission may rearrange the agenda or place additional agenda items on the Consent Calendar. 3. Public Comment: Comments on subjects not included on the agenda. Speakers may comment on agenda items when the Commission hears those items. See "Public Testimony Guidelines" below. 4. Planning Staff Report: In addition to the items below, additional matters may be reported at the meeting. 5. Chairperson's Report: Report by Planning Commission Chair. 6. Committee Reports: Reports by Commission committees or liaisons. In addition to the items below, additional matters may be reported at the meeting. 7. Approval of Minutes: Approval of Draft Minutes of May 21, 2014. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS: See "Consent Calendar Guidelines" below: None. AGENDA ITEMS: All agenda items are for discussion and possible action. Public Hearing items require hearing prior to Commission action. 9. Public Hearing: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Zoning Changes Recommendation/Action: Conduct a Public Hearing, and upon conclusion, recommend adoption of zoning amendments to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on residential single-family lots. Written Materials: Attached. Web Information: None. Continued From: None. 10. Discussion: Housing Element Update 2014 Recommendation/Action: City of Berkeley Census Data (2010 Census) and continuing updates on the Housing Element process. Written Materials: To be provided at the meeting. Web Information: None. Continued From: None. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS: In compliance with Brown Act regulations, no action may be taken on these items; however, discussion may occur at this meeting upon Commissioner request. Information Items: None. Communications: • Elyce Klein, Letter regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, May 5, 2014 • Notice from Office of the Mayor, released May 28, 2014, announcing the Adeline Corridor Grant Award Late Communications: Distributed after the packet deadline (copies available from the Berkeley Planning Department office, (510) 981-7410):• Debra Sanderson – Proposed Zoning Amendments: ADUs - Agenda Item #9 - • Staff Jordan Harrison – Zoning Amendments: ADUs - Agenda Item #9 - • Staff Jordan Harrison – ADU Lot Coverage Worksheet - Agenda Item #9 - • Revised Draft Minutes from Meeting on 5/21/14 – Agenda Item #7 • Staff Jordan Harrison – (Update) Berkeley Housing Element – 2014 to 2022
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Posted Wednesday, January 28th, 2015 by admin
This beautiful place can inspire even the most cynical of hearts. Even the place names are romantic, for example there is Darling Fell, near Loweswater, Dovenest Crag, Borrowdale and Hartsop, near Brotherswater, to name but a few. There are no shortages of idyllic little spots and trails along which to traipse and fall in love, all over again.
Take a stroll along the shores of Ennerdale Water. There is something in the air around these parts, it's also famously the place where Bill Clinton popped the question to Hillary. Who knows, maybe you'll be making a few proposals of your own, in that exact same spot. Other beautiful walking spots include, High Sweden Bridge above Ambleside, Haystacks fell, above Buttermere and the majestic views from Ashness bridge overlooking Derwentwater.
The village of Boot in the Eskdale Valley, is simply stunning and a perfect beauty spot for a casual stroll. It is one of the more difficult areas of the Lake District to get to, so a car is a requirement. Driving to Boot, allows you to admire the dramatic peaks, including England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and take photos of the amazing views.
The tiny village of Boot is surrounded by mountains, giving it an almost high-altitude feel. The air is alpine fresh and incredibly invigorating. The quaint hamlet, still manages to have two pubs so you won't be short of beverage choices, should you want to go inside somewhere and have a breather.
With the sun shining and the horizon extending towards the sea and imposing mountains at every turn, your troubles will melt away as you drink in one of the most beautiful and peaceful locations on the British isles.
What are you waiting for? Spend Valentines day in Britain's most romantic surroundings.
Posted Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 by admin
The Lake District is full of handy little marinas and docks, where boats and tiny ferries set sail around the timeless waters carrying holiday makers, eager to absorb the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding countryside.
However, with it being Valentines Day, should you decide to cruise our beautiful waters by boat, you might want to make the experience a more intimate affair.
The trouble with cruises, is that they are full of other passengers and the whole mood of the trip is generally dictated by the organisers. A way of making your trip along the calming pools, more authentic and more your own is to do it via private boat hire. This will give you the chance to reconnect with your loved one in your own time, plus having control of the oars of your very own little vessel, is a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
There is the choice of many local venues:
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority, Lodore Boat Landings, Derwentwater, Borrowdale, Keswick, offers tuition and hire of sailing boats, kayaks, canoes and can cater to individuals and groups.
Should you want to combine your boat trip exploration with a spot of fishing, The Boathouse in Hawkshead, Ambleside, is your first port of call. On the banks of the Esthwaite Water, The Boathouse, is a first class, well managed Trout fishery. The Boathouse allows you to rent boats which you can sail into the heart of the nearby beautiful natural 280 acre lake, situated in the heart of the Lake District.
Derwentwater launch company in Lake Road, Keswick, offers hire of rowing boats and motor boats, should you want to stave off the exercise and inject a bit of speed into your trip.
Lastly, there's Coniston boating centre on Lake Road, Coniston. A bit of mishmash there's something for everyone. Tours, private hire and cruises are all available.
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Valentines day isn't all about traditional hearts and flowers romance. Some find less traditional ways of expressing their love for their partners. Why not treat Valentines day as if it was your partner's birthday or Christmas and buy them something fun and exciting, like a trip to Kankku, in Windermere. They provide off-road driving adventures on wild trail routes throughout the National Park. Explore areas of Cumbria that are usually off limits and have a truly intrepid experience. You can either steer the vehicles yourself or sit back and enjoy the ride, driven by one of the experts. For more details of kankku's range of extreme sports and adrenaline based fun, visit http://www.kankku.co.uk/
Get back in touch with yourself and each other in The Quiet Site, Ullswater.
Set amongst the captivating fells, The Quiet Site is a popular camping site tucked away in a secluded and romantic camping site, next to the timeless scenery of Ullswater. The site is well maintained and has retained much of it's old world charms, the facilities are housed mainly in old converted farm buildings, giving it a unique and old fashioned feel. You can use the Quiet Site as the starting point of many a walk along the Lake District trails and paths, taking in the iconic scenery. Numerous activities and attractions, are a very short drive away. The site is in an excellent location for accessing both the north and south areas of the lakes. Visit http://www.thequietsite.co.uk/ for more details.
Enjoy the scenery of Cumbria in a hot air balloon, with High Adventure.
Take in Cumbria's spectacular terrain from high above, in a classic hot air balloon. High Adventure is a small family run businesses that offers small to medium balloon rides, in the heart of Cumbria. Fall in love all over again, as you float gracefully over Cumbria's beautiful scenery, in decadent style. Once you're back on terra firma, you can enjoy a well-earned glass of champers.
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Katy Perry has sent ex-husband Russell Brand a congratulatory message to celebrate his 10 years off drugs.
Perry, who divorced the British comedian in December 2011 after 14 months of marriage, sent the 37-year-old actor an email detailing how "proud" she is of him for being sober for a decade and told him her heart is "finally healing" following their split.
A source told The Sun newspaper "Although they've broken up, Katy knows how important this milestone is for Russell. She wanted to let him know that she was thinking of him and that she was still proud of what he has achieved. She also wanted to drop him the email to wish him a happy 2013 and to let him know that her heart was finally healing."
Russell, who previously battled a heroin addiction, recently took to his Twitter account to reveal he had been clean for 10 years and encouraged others to try to do the same. The comic, who also thanked Rock of Ages promoter Nicola Schuller for helping him with the musical movie, in which he plays Sunset Strip nightclub manager Lonnny Barnett, wrote "10 years clean today. Thanks for all your messages of love. Thanks@schullerinc for the film. Anyone can get clean, one day at a time. (sic)"
In August, Russell, whose divorce from Katy was finalized in July, starred in a TV documentary Russell Brand: From Addiction to Recovery in which he watched old footage of himself doing drugs and explained how his addiction blighted his life.
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Richards looks to provide lift for Halos in Oakland
Angels right-hander makes return to rotation in place of Blanton
Although Garrett Richards has gone between the bullpen and starting rotation throughout his career, the Angels right-hander always has preferred to take the ball every fifth day.
He'll make his fifth start of the season Saturday afternoon when the Angels and A's face off in Oakland.
"I like the routine much better. Even in the bullpen, it's definitely different, and you definitely have to mess with your routine as far as your lifting and mixing it up," Richards said. "I'm glad to get back to something that's familiar."
The Angels announced on Wednesday that Richards would replace Joe Blanton in the rotation, despite being in the bullpen for the past three months.
Richards is eager to take the ball and prove that he deserves to stay in the rotation.
"I'm excited. I always thought that I'd be a starter in the future and that I'd get some experience out of the bullpen," Richards said. "This is going to be a chance to improve that part of my game and kind of get back into my routine, as far as starting goes. I'm excited."
In 34 appearances this season, Richards is 2-4 with a 4.66 ERA. He last started on April 30 against the A's, allowing seven runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings for the loss.
Meanwhile, left-hander Tommy Milone will look for his ninth win of the season as he takes the hill for the A's.
He rebounded nicely on Monday after his shortest outing of the season. Milone held the Astros to three runs (two earned) on five hits in six innings for the no-decision in a 4-3 A's win.
"The first couple innings, obviously something was off," Milone said after the game. "I think, as a team, we just didn't feel comfortable. We were able to stay in the game and get those big hits when we needed them."
Milone is 4-3 with a 3.20 ERA in eight starts at home this season compared to a 4-5 record with a 4.88 ERA in 12 starts on the road.
Angels: Iannetta moves into platoon role
• Deep in an offensive slump, catcher Chris Iannetta has begun to split time with Hank Conger.
Hitting just .210 on the season with six home runs, Iannetta knows that's why he's started only nine games in July.
"If I were still contributing offensively, I'd still be playing," Iannetta said Friday after being held out of the starting lineup for a second straight day. "Hank's playing great, and he's doing a great offensive job for us right now, and that's what we need. We need that position to help the team out."
A's: Sogard could earn increased playing time
Manager Bob Melvin has taken notice of second baseman Eric Sogard's improved play since the All-Star break.
Sogard is 7-for-20 in six games since the break and could see increased playing time instead of the current platoon situation, especially if Adam Rosales' struggles at the plate continue.
"He's just taking advantage of his opportunities," Melvin said of Sogard. "When you're not playing every day, even though you see mostly right-handers, he's getting quite a few at-bats."
Nine of Sogard's last 14 hits have been for extra bases, and he's homered twice in his past 12 games.
Worth noting
• The Angels are 20-1 in the past 21 games when Josh Hamilton has an RBI.
• The A's are 14-16 against the American League West since May 10 and 28-9 against every other division.