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To do that, Kasich outlined a variety of plans for 2014 including more money to improve Ohio's infrastructure, curbing costs for health care, new anti-drug and poverty initiatives, and possibly another tax cut.
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Kasich, House Speaker William G. Batchelder of Medina and Senate President Keith Faber of Celina highlighted the private-sector job growth under the governor — nearly 175,000 jobs since January of 2011. However, that number discounts the loss of government jobs during that span, which puts a sizable dent in the state's overall numbers.
The state also has experienced rising unemployment and stagnant job growth over the past several months, and ranks 43rd in growth rate over the past 12 months, according to federal-government data compiled by Policy Matters Ohio. New numbers for state jobs are due on Friday.
"I'll be the first to say even though we are doing better, better isn't good enough," Faber said, just before announcing the proposed expansion of Ohio's largest public-works program — the State Capital Improvement Program.
A resolution introduced in the Senate yesterday would place before voters in May a renewal of the program, which has been in existence since 1987 and renewed twice. It would increase its current annual funding from $150 million up to $200 million over 10 years.
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Bob, I see you are in Nashville. I'll be there visiting some family in a couple of weeks. Who knows, I might end up there when I'm done over here. How's the sailing there?
Thanks for the advice about the jib. Ok, so I have to ask: do you mean put the jib up instead of the main or in addition to it? I ask because it seemed a little scary to put up one sail, and now I should have put up two? I really burned out my battery for the trolling motor just getting out of the marina.
I am in Birmingham now and sail at Birmingham Sailing Club. Lake sailing in Nashville is good. In Nashville there is dinghy racing at Percy Priest Yacht Club and Harbor Island Yacht club. You should go out and take a look and try to get on as crew if you have the time. You will learn a lot that way from experienced skippers.
sail with both up. Like the comment earlier said to sail up wind close hauled at first. I am still learning and single hand when my son does not want to sail. I try not to go out alone yet if it is blowing much more than 10 mph.
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HARROGATE, Tenn. — Cumberland Gap's softball team is off to a 3-0 start after taking two from Scott County on Tuesday.
Avery Hatmaker capped an eight-run fifth inning with a walk-off double as the Lady Panthers took game one 15-5. Cumberland Gap needed a different kind of walk-off in game two as Lindsey Elliott delivered an RBI double and Jourdan Thacker followed with a two-run single to complete a three-run sixth-inning comeback for a 12-11 win over the Lady Highlanders.
The Lady Panthers had opened the season with a 15-1 win over Washburn on Monday.
Senior Genna Lake pitched all five innings in Tuesday's game one win. She allowed five runs, four earned, on eight hits while striking out four and walking two.
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It was balance attack on Tuesday.
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This invention relates to a portable, safe, easy, and effective device for exercising. The device includes a series of components usable together in numerous combinations so as to provide a total physical workout. The components are capable of being transported in a small attache case or gym bag. The exercise device may be used for exercising the upper portion of the body, including hands, arms and upper torso, with a stationary door frame or portable foot plate providing the anchor resistance. Alternately, the legs, ankles and lower torso may be exercised while seated on an ordinary chair or bench with an ordinary door providing the anchor resistance. Multiple elastic bands, cables or springs provide adjustable resistance to movement in all forms of the invention.
1. A portable exercise gym kit transportable in a conventional container, said exercise gym kit comprising:
at least one handgrip means including releasable attachment means for attaching multiple elastic tension straps thereto at one longitudinal end thereof, an aperture centrally disposed to selectively and alternatively accommodate a hand and a foot of a user, and grip bar means at a second longitudinal end opposite said one longitudinal end, said grip bar means forming one side of said aperture;
at least one anchor bracket means formed of an angle iron including a series of holes bored in a line along one leg of said angle iron to provide attachment points;
a plurality of elastic tension straps each having connecting means on one end selectively engageable with said releasable attachment means on said handgrip means, and connecting means on a second end opposite said one end selectively engageable with said holes in said anchor bracket means;
at least one foot holster means for engaging a foot of a user and having releasable engagement means selectively engageable with at least one of said connecting means of said plurality of elastic tension straps;
at least one rigid foot plate means selectively mountable through said aperture of said at least one handgrip means;
at least one hinged rigid dual foot plate means having positions for each foot upon which the user stands and selectively engageable with said connecting means on said plurality of elastic tension straps;
at least one wide elastic tension strap selectively passed through said aperture in said handgrip means and having loops sewn in each end of said wide elastic tension strap;
at least two straight keeper pins selectively insertable in said loops of said at least one wide elastic tension strap;
at least one U-shaped keeper pin, each leg thereof being selectively insertable in one of said loops of said at least one wide elastic tension straps to form a closed loop of said at least one wide elastic tension strap; and
at least one dowel selectively insertable within said closed loop of said at least one wide elastic tension strap; whereby
said handgrip means, said anchor bracket means, said plurality of elastic tension straps, said foot holster means, said hinged rigid dual foot plate means, said wide elastic tension strap, said straight keeper pins, said U-shaped keeper pin and said dowel may be easily transportable in any suitable container to enable a user to exercise in any selected environment by selectively connecting the several elements to provide selective exercises and suitable anchoring.
2. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 1, wherein:
said connecting means on one end of said plurality of elastic tension straps comprise a widened rectangular end portion with an aperture therethrough, said aperture being located centrally within said widened rectangular portion; and
said releasable attachment means comprises:
a series of rectangular notches the long axis of which is generally perpendicular to the axis of said grip bar means, each said notch being just large enough to snugly accommodate said widened rectangular end portion of one of said elastic tension straps;
a bore passing through said handgrip means parallel to said grip bar means substantially located centrally of said rectangular notches and an external groove on a side of said handgrip means perpendicular to said grip bar means; and
an L-shaped pin comprising a long side and a short side, said long side extending through said bore after said widened rectangular ends of said plurality of elastic tension straps have been fitted into said rectangular notches and thereby also passing through said apertures in said widened ends of said elastic tension straps so as to prevent the separation of said elastic tension straps from said handgrip means, and said short side resting in said external groove in said handgrip means when said long side has been passed through said bore so as to present a smooth external surface during use of said portable exercise gym; whereby
said elastic tension straps are selectively and suitably attached to said handgrip means.
3. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 2; wherein said side of said handgrip means containing said external groove also contains a notch lying beneath said short side of said L-shaped pin sufficiently deep to enable a user to manually remove said L-shaped pin from said handgrip means to release said elastic tension straps from said handgrip means.
4. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 3, wherein said connecting means on said second end of said plurality of elastic tension straps comprise hooks engageable with an anchor means, whereby exercise may be achieved by working against the bias of said elastic tension straps.
5. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 4, wherein said anchor means comprises said angle iron, said hooks being inserted through said series of holes, whereby anchoring is achieved by mounting said angle iron on a door which is thereafter closed to hold said angle iron in position.
6. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 4, said hooks being inserted in a clip fastener on said foot holster means comprising said anchor means, said handgrip means being connected to said wide elastic tension strap, at least one of said keeper pin means forming a portion of a second anchor means held by a closed door, to enable leg exercises to be achieved.
7. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 6, wherein said keeper pin means comprises two straight keeper pins insertable in said loops of said wide elastic tension strap.
8. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 6, wherein said keeper pin means comprises a U-shaped keeper pin, each leg thereof being inserted into one of said loops to form a closed loop of said at least one wide elastic tension strap, said dowel being insertable within said closed loop to anchor said closed loop behind a closed door.
9. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 4, wherein said anchor means comprises a second handgrip means, said plurality of elastic straps passing around a groove provided in the base of said rigid foot plate means, whereby the weight of the user anchors the portable exercise gym.
10. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 4, wherein said anchor means comprises said hinged rigid dual foot plate, said hooks being attached to slots in said hinged rigid dual foot plate.
11. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 1, wherein the connecting means on one end and on a second end of at least some of said plurality of elastic tension straps are hooks, whereby said at least some of said plurality of elastic tension straps are connectable at said one end of said foot holster means and are connectable at said second end to said angle iron, whereby said elastic tension straps are anchored during leg exercises.
12. A portable exercise gym kit as in claim 1, further including means for mounting selected components of said portable exercise gym kit comprising a long cylindrical tube, brackets for mounting said tube on said wall, and adjustable hangers for mounting selected components of said portable exercise gym kit on said cylindrical tube.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a portable, safe, easy, and effective device for exercising. The device includes a series of components usable together in numerous combinations so as to provide a total physical workout. The components are capable of being transported in a small attache case or gym bag. The exercise device may be used for exercising the upper portion of the body, including hands, arms and upper torso, with a stationary door frame or portable foot plate providing the anchor resistance. Alternately, the legs, ankles and lower torso may be exercised while seated on an ordinary chair or bench with an ordinary door providing the anchor resistance. Multiple elastic bands, cables or springs provide adjustable resistance to movement in all forms of the invention.
2. Description of the Prior Art
A plethora of exercise devices are prevalent on the market these days. The majority of the full body exercise devices require a substantial area to use and set up. Moving them from one location to another is out of the realm of convenience. Elastic band exercisers eliminate the need for heavy weights to provide resistance to motion but still ordinarily require a large workout area. The framework necessary to provide rigid anchor points for the elastic bands from above, below, front, back, and both sides constitutes the major structural elements of such devices. My invention provides a much simpler way to get the same exercise with less expense and greater portability. An existing door may be used in place of the traditional framework elements. The traditional iron weights, used to provide an adjustable resistance to motion, can be effectively replaced with multiple elastic straps of which one or several may be used to create the same adjustable resistance to motion. Portable elastic exercise devices are known in the prior art.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,195,835 issued Apr. 1, 1980 to Robert S. Hinds et al discloses an elastic cable exerciser bar. The fixed anchor point is provided by a foot engaging loop which differs substantially from my proposed foot plates.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,326,708 issued Apr. 27, 1982 to Robert S. Hinds describes a method of using the above elastic cable exerciser bar. Pretensioning of the elastic cable to provide more resistance is accomplished by winding the cable around the bar. My invention has no need of such pretensioning as additional cables may be added to provide more resistance.
U.S. Pat. No. 650,656 issued May 29, 1900 to Julius A. Raabe shows an elastic band exerciser connected to both the hands and feet and anchored in hook members on the back of a body harness. In contrast my invention uses a more permanent form of anchor such as an existing door frame or a solid foot plate resting upon the floor.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,256,015 issued Jun. 14, 1966 to William E. Perrin shows an elastic strap exerciser having a shoe holster and an anchor which wedges beneath an existing door. The door anchor differs form mine in that only one strap may be anchored and that it may not be used on the sides or top of the door.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,611,805 issued Sep. 16, 1986 to Irving H. Franklin et al shows an elastic cord exercise device wherein multiple straps may be connected to hand grips and anchored to a door mounted support bracket. The support bracket is not suitable for attaching to the top or sides of a door as is the bracket of my invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,427,023 issued Feb. 11, 1969 to Ira J. Silberman discloses and an elastic cord exercise device which has a hand grip designed to easily accommodate multiple cords.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,325,548 issued Apr. 20, 1982 to Silvio D. Piccini shows a kick exercise device which includes a foot holster and is anchored to a post.
French Patent No. 2,403,088 issued May 18, 1979 to Charles Dehan shows an elastic exercise device with two hand grips and two door hooks. The hooks and grips do not provide for attachment of multiple straps as does my invention.
United Kingdom Patent Application 2,227,949 by Raymond Green published on Aug. 15, 1990 shows an elastic spring exerciser comprising a door hook and a cushioned ankle collar. The hook and collar do not provide for attachment of multiple straps as does my invention.
German Patent No. 176,915 issued Oct. 25, 1906 to Nachmen Stein shows a general purpose exercise device with multiple straps, foot plates, hand grips, etc. The exercise device is not portable as is my invention.
None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as claimed.
With the current emphasis on having a healthy body coupled with the increasing sedentary demands of daily living which tend to reduce the amount of time available for exercise, there is a need for a portable exercise device which may be anchored to a rigid object which is readily available at almost any location. As indicated above, there are a number of portable exercise devices on the market. However, none of the known devices have the ease of construction, storage, and portability exhibited by the instant invention.
Accordingly, it is a principal object of this invention to provide a portable exercise device which may be quickly assembled and disassembled as well as easily transported from one location to another.
It is another object of the invention to provide a portable exercise device which is capable of providing a full body workout while requiring minimal area for use and enjoyment.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a portable exercise device capable of providing adjustable resistance to motion for various strength users or various types of exercise.
It is another object of this invention to provide a portable exercise device having elastic bands which provide a linear resistive force from a plurality directions including from directly below so as to simulate the lifting of weights.
Still another object of the invention is to provide a portable exercise device which may be packaged and sold in kit form so as to allow a user to begin with minimal equipment and gradually add individual items to provide a total gym.
It is a final object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof in an apparatus for the purposes described which is inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.
Other objects, features and advantages of this invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description and the appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of the specification, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
FIGS. 1A-1D are environmental perspective views illustrating some of the many ways the exercise device of this invention may be used.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of three major parts of the invention the handgrip, elastic bands, and door anchor bracket.
FIG. 3 is an elevational side view of the foot holster portion of this invention shown in use in FIG. 1D.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the handgrip portion of the invention shown in use in FIGS. 1A-1C.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the handgrip as seen from the right of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a broken perspective view of a preferred rectangular form of elastic strap for use with the handgrip of FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 7 is a top view of the handgrip of FIGS. 4 and 5 used in a different manner with an alternate form of elastic strap.
FIGS. 8A and 8B show rear and side views respectively of alternate structure for anchoring the strap of FIG. 7 beneath a door with a large bottom gap.
FIG. 9 is a top view of a rigid single foot plate anchor for use with the handgrip of FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 10 is a side view of the single foot plate anchor of FIG. 9 showing the groove for holding the handgrip.
FIG. 11 is a top view of a hinged dual foot plate anchor for use with wide elastic straps such as shown in FIG. 7.
FIG. 12 is an end view of the hinged double foot plate anchor of FIG. 11.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a semipermanent wall mounted adjustable anchor.
Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings.
Before explaining in detail the present invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings, since the invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not limitation.
FIGS. 1A through 1C show various exercises being performed with the simplest form of the invention. Generally handgrips 20 are connected to multiple elastic bands 40 which are connected to anchor brackets 60 which are held in place at various points around the periphery of a conventional existing door D. Brackets 60 are simply placed upon door D when it is in the open position and then the door D is closed in the normal fashion. The clearance around the door jamb of most ordinary doors is sufficient to accommodate the relatively narrow thickness of bracket 60. FIG. 1A shows two devices, one attached to each side of a door D, which may be grasped by both hands of the user while facing the door D and alternately or simultaneously pulling handgrips 20. As the grips 20 are pulled away from the door D elastic bands 40 are forced to increase in length. Of course the user could face away from the door and grasp these two bands 40 to change the muscles being exercised. This exercise should provide an excellent workout for the biceps, triceps, and shoulder muscles.
FIG. 1B shows a single exercise device attached to the top of a door D which is being grasped and pulled downward by both hands of the user. Of course the user could face away from the door D with this setup also. This exercise should provide an excellent workout for the pectoral and shoulder muscles.
FIG. 1C shows a single exercise device attached to the bottom of a door D which is being grasped and pulled upward by both hands of a user. Of course the user could also face away from the door D and stretch the bands 40 upward and forward from between or beside their legs. This exercise should provide an excellent workout for the lower back and shoulder muscles.
The elasticity of the bands 40 creates a counter force which is generally proportional to the distance the band 40 has been stretched. For example, if a force of 10 pounds stretches a single band 40 1 inch then a force of 20 pounds would stretch the same band 40 a distance of 2 inches. In this case we would say the elasticity of the band 40 was 10 pounds per inch. To stretch such a band 40 6 inches from its free length would require a force of 60 pounds. The energy expended in such an effort would be 180 inch-pounds or 15 foot-pounds.
To increase the energy expenditure, the exercise device may be modified in many ways. The first, and a crucial feature of this invention, is to simply add another elastic band 40 to the handgrip. The force required to stretch two elastic bands 40 6 inches, as in the above example, would be 120 pounds or just double as one might expect. The energy expended with two bands 40 is also doubled and would be 360 inch pounds or 30 foot-pounds. It is contemplated that as many as 10 elastic bands 40 could be attached to a single handgrip unit 20 and anchored by a single anchor bracket 60.
Another way to increase the energy expenditure while using the device would be to preload the elastic band 40 before beginning the exercise. For example in using the device shown in FIG. 1A the user could back away from the door 6 inches before beginning the exercise so that the bands 40 are preloaded a distance of 6 inches. Stretching a single band 40 as above an additional 6 inches beyond the 6 inch preload distance would require a force of 120 pounds. Again the force required would just be doubled which is to be expected since the overall stretched length is just twice as much. However, not so obvious is the fact that the energy expended in doing this preloaded exercise is 540 inch-pounds or 45 foot-pounds per cable. Thus by the simple expedient of backing away from the door D slightly to preload the elastic bands 40 the user can increase the energy expended in the same exercise by a factor of 3 or more. The same principle applies to all the elastic band exercises that may be done with this elastic band exerciser. As another even more dramatic example of the advantage of preload let us consider the following setup for exercising the quadracep or thigh muscle. For this purpose the user would connect the anchor bracket 60 to the top of a door as shown in FIG. 1B. With his back to the door D the user would then pull handgrip 20 down till a foot could be inserted into the handgrip opening. The exercise could then be accomplished by pressing the foot downward to the floor utilizing the thigh muscles. It is well known the quadracep muscle is the second strongest and bulkiest muscle in the human body so significant systemic effects can be accomplished in a short time period. For purposes of example we might assume the following: A single band 40 with only a 1 pound per inch elasticity (one tenth of the stiffness used above) and a free length of 2 feet might be hung from the top of a 7 foot door. The band 40 would be pulled down to 1 foot above the floor where the foot could be inserted. This amounts to a preload distance of 4 feet or a preload force of 48 pounds. The 1 foot stretch imposed by the leg muscle would require an energy expenditure of 54 foot-pounds per cable. Nearly one tenth of a horsepower would be required to perform this stretch in one second. Thus ten such cables could absorb energy at a rate of nearly one full horsepower! The exercise device of this invention is thus easily capable of providing a vigorous workout without requiring the use of excessive forces.
To provide leg exercises without stressing the back and arm muscles the foot holster 80, shown in FIG. 1D and in greater detail in FIG. 3, may be used. FIG. 1D shows a user seated upon a bench B in one of the preferred exercises that may be accomplished using the foot holster 80. As before different numbers of elastic bands 40, different stiffnesses of elastic bands 40, and different amounts of preload may be used to provide a wide variety of energy expenditures as desired.
FIG. 2 shows in more detail a preferred form of the invention. Handgrip 20 is generally rectangular so as to surround aperture 23 which is wide and deep enough to accommodate a users hands perhaps one atop the other or a users foot as described above in reference to the quadracep exercise. Grip bar 22 faces to the left in FIG. 2 and suitable cable attachment sockets 24 for multiple cables face to the right. The material used for the handgrip 20 is preferably a form of strong molded plastic but wood or any other lightweight material may be used. The multiple cable attachment sockets 24 are shown in more detail in FIGS. 4 and 5. There is shown provision for 5 separate cable attachments in the Figures but it will be obvious to one of ordinary skill that any number may be used with the upper limit being determined by the width of the elastic band attachment means. It is contemplated that at least ten cable attachment sockets could be fitted on a single hand grip.
Elastic cables 40 are shown in FIG. 2 as being ordinary bungy cords such as are readily available commercially. The advantage of using such cords would be that the user could easily replace any cords that might become overstressed or otherwise damaged. The circular elastic bungy cords are bound at each end by coiled retainers 42 which terminate in hooks suitable for attachment to the handgrip cable attachment sockets 24 or to the apertures formed on the anchor bracket 60.
Anchor bracket 60 is formed of a length of unequal leg angle iron or aluminum. If desired a suitable plastic molding might also be used for the anchor bracket 60 for economy and lightness. The long leg 61 of the angle is pierced by a series of holes 64 which correspond in number to the maximum number of bands or cables 40 to be used. The short leg 62 of the angle fits up against the side of a door opposite the user. This exceedingly simple anchor bracket 60 is a significant improvement of my invention over similar brackets used in the prior art. For one thing there is no provision of a means for locking the bracket 60 to the door except for the simple closing of the door D itself against its own door jamb. I have found that a more complex anchor is not needed for a single user exercise device.
FIG. 3 illustrates a foot holster 80 suitable for use as an easily detachable device for connecting the shoes of a user to an elastic band for ankle or leg exercising. The unshown end of elastic cable 40 band is understood to be attached to an anchor bracket 60 as describe above. Foot holster 80 is designed to allow the user to insert his foot into the forward loop portion 82 beneath cushion portion 81 so as to secure ring 86 to rear loop portion 84 of the foot holster 80. The purpose of the cushion 81 is to distribute the stresses over a wider area of the foot to prevent discomfort or marring of the shoe S. Ring 86 is provided as one simple means of providing an attachment point for a clip fastener 88 which in turn is attached to elastic cable retainer 42. Of course many other possible attachment variants will occur to one skilled in the art and the scope of my invention is intended to cover such variants. The shown use in FIG. 1D and FIG. 3 of the foot holster 80 as providing a rearward resistance to foot movement is not to be construed as limiting. Loop 84, for example, could be oriented vertically so as to provide vertical resistance to movement without substantial modification.
Turning now to FIGS. 4 and 5 handgrip 20 will now be described in greater detail. The grip bar portion 22 may be circular in cross-section but preferably is generally rectangular with rounded corners for the purpose to be described later with respect to foot plate 100 in FIGS. 9 and 10. The width of the main opening 23 is sufficient to allow the insertion of two hands the front portion of a shoe, or the rear of foot plate 100. One side of handgrip 20 has a cutout 26 to accommodate a short side of bent pin 25. Cable attachment sockets 24 are shown in greater detail in FIG. 4. It may be seen that a widened rectangular inner socket portion 27 is joined along a narrow side to a narrower slot portion of the socket 24. A through bore 29 (FIG. 5) passes through the central portion of all the rectangular inner socket portions 27 of which five are shown in FIG. 4. The long side of bent pin 25 is designed to pass through bore 29 as shown in FIG. 4 to provide a bridge across each of the widened rectangular inner socket portions 27. When the bent pin 25 has been inserted all the way into bore 29 the short side of the pin 25 is captured in keeper groove 28 in the side of handgrip 20 adjacent cutout 26. The keeper groove 28 is slightly narrower than the diameter of pin 25 so as to cause a snap fit when the pin 25 is in the fully engaged position. The purpose of cutout 26 is to provide a finger hold to disengage pin 25 from the snap fit in keeper groove 28. FIG. 6 shows a specially designed rectangular elastic strap 44 for use with the handgrip 20 of FIGS. 4 and 5. Widened rectangular end portions 45 are sized so as to be a snug fit in the widened rectangular inner socket portions 27 of handgrip 20. The widened rectangular end portions 45 are perforated by holes 46 to allow passage of bent pin 25 after an appropriate number of elastic straps 44 have been fitted to the handgrip 20. The diameter of holes 46 may be appreciably greater than that of bent pin 25 to allow for easy insertion of the pin. It should be pointed out that when the elastic band or strap 44 is stretched and end portion 45 begins to pull out of socket portion 27 the edge of hole 46 will be contacted by pin 25. This causes a localized compressive force in the rubber and thus causes it to expand in width. However the snug fit of the rectangular end 45 in the socket 27 prevents such expansion and instead serves to create an extremely tight friction fit between the handgrip 20 and the strap 44. In this manner the band 44 can stand very large tensile forces and still not be torn by the relatively narrow bent pin 25. It will also be noted that the portion of the bent pin 25 exposed within socket 27 make a convenient spot to hook the ends of a conventional bungy cord elastic band 40 if desired.
Another feature of handgrip 20, illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, is the provision of lateral hole 21 on the side of the handgrip 20 into grip bar portion 22. Hole 21 is of sufficient diameter to snugly accept a pin 31 extending from one end of a stabilizer bar 30 which is shown broken in FIG. 4. It will be easily understood without further graphical representation that bar 30 extends to a length of approximately the width of a users shoulders and has a similar pin member extending from its opposite end for insertion in a similar lateral hole in another handgrip member 20. The purpose of the stabilizer bar 30 is to cause two handgrip members 20 to be locked together for operation in unison and thus to stretch simultaneously the elastic bands 40 or 44 attached to both handgrip members 20. This stabilizer bar is best used in conjuction with the foot plate members described hereinafter.
Many useful and beneficial exercises can be acheived with the apparatus thus far described. One which might not be immediately obvious to the casual observer is placing both hands on one handgrip 20 attached at around hip height and pulling the elastic bands across and to the side of the body thus simulating the action of a two man cross cut saw. Another would be to attach two door anchors 60, one on each side near the bottom of the door. The user would then be seated facing the door D and, by stroking both handgrips 20 in unison, simulate a rowing action. The rowing exercise could be further enhanced by seating the user on a roller device such as a mechanics creeper, not shown.
Turning now to FIG. 7 another variety of elastic strap is shown which utilizes its own anchor bracket and does not need a bracket such as bracket 60. This form of strap is in the form of a relatively wide and narrow band 140 which is preferably woven. Each end of the band 140 is looped around and stitched to itself as at 142. Within the stitched loop at the ends of the band 140 are fitted cylindrical keeper pins 144. If both ends of the strap or band 140 are placed around the edge of an open door and then the door D is closed, the keeper pins 144 will not pass through the normally small gap. Thus the handgrip 20, along with its elastic strap supports, may be supported on a door D in a semi-rigid fashion if the band 140 is made of sturdy nylon web type material. On the other hand, if the band 140 is made of elastic material the handgrip 20 can be used to stretch band 140 in the manner previously described with respect of bands 40 and 44. It will be noted that this embodiment of the invention does not require the anchor bracket 60 of the first described embodiment.
In some instances the gap at the lower edge of a door D is too great to capture the relatively small diameter keeper pins 144. The embodiment of FIGS. 8A and 8B show a variant designed to take care of just such a case. Individual keeper pins 144 are replaced by a single U shaped keeper pin 146 passing through both ends of the band 140. In this case it is also necessary to use a large diameter rod 150, such as a broomstick, to restrain the strap 140 on the far side of the door D. The restraint is clearly shown in FIG. 8A. Note if the strap 140 is elastic and the device is arranged under the door as shown in FIG. 8A, a user may perform a leg exercise as illustrated in FIG. 1D by inserting his foot through the aperture 20 in handgrip 23. Again note that no anchor bracket 60 is needed.
With all the flexibility of the door anchored devices described thus far, there is still one form of exercise, the straight lift, that is not possible to do with the door mounted anchor. This limitation is covered by the foot plate components of my invention shown in FIGS. 9-12. FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate the top and side views, respectively, of a single foot plate 100 designed for use with handgrip 20 and allowing for straight lifting exercise thus simulating the lifting of weights. The foot plate 100 must be very rigid and light thus aluminum is a preferred material. The bottom of foot plate 100 has a rectangular notch 101 which is just big enough to accommodate the rectangular cross-section of the grip handle portion 22 of handgrip 20. The foot plate 100 has a toe portion 102 and a heel portion 104 both of which are hollowed out underneath as at 103, 105 to lessen the weight. The flat upper surface may be serrated or coated with abrasive material to provide a sure grip for the sole of the foot. The inverted handgrip 20 is placed beneath the foot plate 100 on the floor and the user stands upon the plate while pulling upward on the straps 40, 44, 140 attached as before to the handgrip 20.
A variation of the foot plate is shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. In this dual foot plate 110 two individual plates 111 and 112 are hinged together along hinge 113. Attachment slots 114 on the edges furthest from the hinge 113 are adapted to receive elastic straps as shown before in several embodiments. Several grooves 115 are milled or molded into the bottom surface of the dual foot plate 110 to reduce the weight. For portability the plate 110 is folded together along arrows 116 after use to fit conveniently into an attache case or gym bag. The dual foot plate 110 allows full two handed lift exercises to be performed simulating heavy weight lifting.
FIG. 13 shows a semi-permanent form of anchor device 120 which may be mounted upon a wall W or upon a door D. Long cylindrical tube 128 is mounted offset from a wall W by brackets 122. Adjustable hangers 124 are adapted to be adjustably fixed to tube 128. Anchor brackets 126 are supported on the adjustable hangers 124 and are adapted with strap attachment holes similar to those on anchor bracket 60. The straps 40 and handgrips 20 are similar to those already described. Two such anchor devices 120 are shown mounted side by side in FIG. 13.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the sole embodiment described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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Fabulous! This third book (and, unfortunately, last)in Stieg Larsson's Millennium series is just as good as, if not better than, the first two. Lisbeth and Mikael are both true to form & the suspense never lets up. I've now read all three books (bought copies for myself as I WILL want to re-read) and seen the first movie. Looking forward to the second movie coming this summer!
Too many characters with way too much unnecessary information. Captivating no doubt but irritating as well for the meandering around the author has put in!
Well this book kicks off at a stonking pace and has not let up once it has me hooked again !
This is the longest, most arduous book I've ever read. I felt like I had to finish it to get resolution for the series, however if I hadn't already had two previous books invested in this series, I would've given up early on. As per usual, the first 100 pages were mostly throwaway, with very little action. By the time page 500 rolled around we finally get to the meat of the story, then the next 70 pages wrap the series up in a nice little bow. I'm not sure if I had to do it over that I would ever have started reading these books, however I do feel a little sense of accomplishment that I got through them. I think a good editor could have weeded out 200-250 pages from each of these books and made them much less painful to read.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest was a fantastic conclusion to the trilogy! I will avoid any spoilers but suffice it to say that I thoroughly enjoyed this trilogy (but especially this book). To all of you fans of Salander and Blomkvist, this thrilling culmination will not disappoint!!
The tension builds relentlessly as backstories morph into intriguing subplots, threats to the very core of Swedish democracy are uncovered, men in positions of authority continue to abuse their power, and Salander and Blomkvist continue to fight for justice in their different, inimitable styles
Larsson was a cerebral, high-minded activist and self-proclaimed feminist who happened to have a God-given gift for pulse-racing narrative. It's this offbeat combination of attributes — imagine if John Grisham had prefaced his writing career not by practicing law in Mississippi but by heading up the Stockholm office of Amnesty International — that has made the series such a sui generis smash.
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Exhibit features social realist works
Creating Sustainable Practices in Artistic and Cultural Endeavors Inc. will formally open "Against the Current: Contemporary Social Realist Art in the Philippines" on Aug. 31, 7 p.m., at vMeme Contemporary Art Gallery (61 Visayas Avenue, Quezon City). Exhibit will run until Sept. 28.
Philippine social realism has been defined by art critic Alice Guillermo as "art which exposes the true conditions of society, as based on the artist's keen observations of reality and proffers alternatives for human betterment."
Exhibit gathers visual artists and photographers and features the works of Ali Aldaba, Cris Antonio, Adjani Arumpac, Pablo Baen Santos, Buen Calubayan, Caña, Urai Carlos, Rene Cuvos, Crisanto de Leon, Boyet de Mesa, Ferdinand Doctolero, Neil Doloricon, Crown Dolot, Federico Dominguez, Jethro Ecal, Jeffrey Erencio, Avie Felix, Resty Flores, Alee Garibay, Nina Garibay, Jonathan Joven, Dibayn Leaño, Little Wing Luna, Vim Nadera, Renan Ortiz, J. Pacena II, Nawruz Paguidopon, Ernie Patricio, Paul Val Peña, Marcelo Quezon, Alma Quinto, Iggy Rodriguez, Jose Tence Ruiz, Don Salubayba, Jo Santos, Kermit Tesoro, Jake Vamenta, Francisco Verano and Veejay Villafranca.
Part of the proceeds will go TuKLASan Center, a shelter for street children and Free Renante Gamara Movement. Call 9750052, 5022578; visit www.vmemecontemporary.com or www.creatingspaceinc.wordpress.com.
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Does any one know who this artist is. I found this large painting at a sell and I have been trying to figure out the artist. I cant make out the spelling of the signature. By the way I took it out of the frame and cleaned it and it cleaned up very nicely.
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Annual fundraiser to benefit animals
 RANCHO SANTA FE -- The 20th annual fundraiser/Spring fling benefiting Helen Woodward Animal Center, "HOLLYWOOF -- A Tribute to the Golden Age" will be held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight June 7 at the Fairbanks Village Plaza, next to the center, at 6461 El Apajo Road. The event will include dance music by Sensation, a live auction, fine art, food and hosted bars. A highlight will be an opportunity to bid on dinner for six with Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton. Bridgit Naso and Dan Plante of KUSI television will return as Spring Fling hosts and San Diego's favorite food critic Jack White will be the official food taster. Cost is $250 to $750, tables of 10 range from $2,925 to $6,750. Information: (858) 756-4117, Ext. 350; www.animalcenter.org .


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Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae
Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae is a title given to books containing lists of ministers from the Church of Scotland. The original volumes covered all ministers of the Established Church of Scotland (prior to the union of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church of Scotland in 1929). The original volumes were published on a regional basis (by Synod), more recent volumes (IX-XI) are published every 25 years covering updates across the whole of the Church of Scotland.
Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae Medii Aevi Ad Annum 1638 (revised edition, edited by D. E. R. Watt and A. L. Murray) was published by the Scottish Record Society (Edinburgh, 2003).
Volume I, Synod of Lothian and Tweeddale and Volume II, Synods of Merse and Teviotdale Dumfries & Galloway are now on line at Scottish Ministers and History[1].
The most recent edition (volume XI, covering the years 1976-1999) was published in 2000 by T&T Clark Ltd, Edinburgh, on behalf of the Church of Scotland.
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- 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
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- 4 8 oz Chicken Breasts, skinless, boneless
- 8 tablespoon(s) Feta Cheese (I use Lowfat)
- 4 teaspoon(s) chopped scallions
- In a ziploc bag, mix lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate in refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350. Remove chicken from marinade and sear in large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes per side.
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•Board of Directors, EarthRights International
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Mr. Popovic is a partner in the Business Trial Practice Group in the firm's San Francisco office and is Chair of the International Arbitration Practice.Areas of PracticeMr. Popovic's litigation experience includes a wide range of commercial disputes, including consumer class actions, white collar criminal matters (including internal investigations) and international litigation (including international arbitration) and counseling. Mr. Popovic has developed expertise in legal issues related to environmental marketing, as well as federal preemption. Mr. Popovic also practices international environmental law, including representing clients in international negotiations. He teaches courses in International Litigation and Arbitration and International Environmental Law at Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall). His commercial practice includes extensive experience litigating matters under California's Unfair Competition Law, Business and Professionals Code section 17200.Mr. Popovic has represented a variety of clients including, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation, The Republic of Argentina, Asiacontent.com, Caremark, Inc., CCOF, Concern Sojuzvneshtrans, Dah Mei Silk Weaving Fty. Co., Ltd., Earthjustice, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Fiji Water Company LLC, The FRS Company, Julia Butterfly Hill, Home Americair of California, Hospital of Barstow, Inc., iGlobe Partners, IMPAX Laboratories, ITT Sheraton Corporation, Lenovo, Inc., McDonald's Corporation, MCI, Inc., Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, Muzak Limited Partnership, Nelson & Associates, MDS Nordion, Palm Inc., Polyprima Karyareksa, PT, RSA Security Inc., The Republic of Congo, Roll International Corporation, Seagate Technology, ValleyCare Health System, Veritable Vegetable, Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Prior to joining Sheppard Mullin, he was a shareholder at Heller Ehrman in San Francisco; before that, he was an attorney with the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund International Program in San Francisco; and prior to that, he practiced with a San Francisco civil and criminal litigation boutique.Honors•Northern California Super Lawyers, San Francisco Magazine, 2012, 2013•Leading Environmental Practices Lawyer, The Recorder, 2012•Top 10 Pro Bono Efforts of 2012ClerkshipsMr. Popovic served as a law clerk to the Honorable Alicemarie H. Stotler of the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles and Santa Ana.Mr. Popovic was a judicial extern for Justice Joseph R. Grodin of the Supreme Court of California.


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The Thomson Reuters (NYSE: TRI) reorganization of its ailing Markets division is claiming several more high level staffers, in addition to the ouster of Markets division CEO Devin Wenig. The company's CEO Tom Glocer has issued another staff memo that notes a mixture of promotions and exits, including Chris Ahearn, the president of Reuters Media.
Ahearn had been with Reuters since 2001 and had been one of the architects of the company's consumer facing multimedia effort, which included a lavish focus on a redesigned website and mobile apps. Ahearn announced his departure via Twitter, saying "Hey – I get to break news for a change. I am leaving Thomson Reuters."
He later said that he wasn't sure what he'd be doing next, but that he's "considering many things on different coasts – but gonna enjoy the summer for now."
From the looks of it, Ahearn has told friends and associates that he'd planned to leave the company at the end of the year, as he was seeking a change. The current reorg simply accelerated those plans. His departure comes seven months after Alisa Bowen, who had worked closely with Ahearn on overhauling Reuters' consumer business, left for Dow Jones (NSDQ: NWS), to run the company's digital business.
Ahearn is being replaced by Reuters vet Susan Taylor-Martin. She's been with the company since 1993 and has held posts such as global head of corporate and also ran Reuters' U.K. & Ireland operating unit. Also out: Reuters CMO Lee Ann Daly.
In a message outlining his thoughts about his exit, Ahearn had significant praise for Taylor-Martin, saying he was "absolutely delighted" she would be taking on the post. "I have known and worked with Susan for almost 10 years. She is a class act and is the right person to take things forward. I have long recommended her as a potential successor to me… In the meantime – help Susan and most importantly focus on your customers and what they need, not corporate drama plays."
So far, there doesn't appear to be another shakeup within the editorial news staff. The big changes there occurred in February, when Stephen J. Adler was shifted from his role as SVP and editorial director of the news service's Professional division to editor-in-chief of Reuters News in February. Since then, Adler has moved a number of staffers around and brought in some high profile names as the news service tries to march Bloomberg, which has been aggressively trying to build its brand among wider audience of professionals that is beyond both companies' core financial markets client. As that client base has evaporated since the recession, Reuters' Markets' division has needed to streamline, even as it looks to grow its multimedia segment.
Aside from the hiring, among the most notable executive shifts under his new regime was moving Chrystia Freeland from global editor-at-large to head the company's interactive efforts in the new post of editor of Thomson Reuters Digital.
Memo from CEO Tom Glocer to the staff
Dear Colleagues,
Following my announcement yesterday about the change in leadership in Markets, this note provides additional details concerning the structure and composition of the new organization. I am not planning any further changes of this scale at Corporate or in the Professional division, where Jim Smith led a similar streamlining effort earlier this year.
Reflecting the two-platform strategy (Eikon and Elektron), I will manage the financial services business of Markets through two closely aligned operating units: Financial Professionals & Marketplaces and Enterprise Solutions. The Financial Professionals & Marketplaces unit will come together over the coming months through the combination of the present Sales & Trading (S&T) and Investment & Advisory (I&A) units. This unit will be led by Shanker Ramamurthy, who currently runs S&T.
Shanker will report directly to me, as will:
Jon Robson, who will run an expanded Enterprise Solutions unit;
Susan Taylor Martin, whom I have appointed head of our Media business;
David Turner, who will be responsible for Finance, Strategy, Commercial Policy (to be headed by Chip Cater) and also Sales and Marketing, which will be led by Chris Perry;
Peter Moss, who will run Content and Customer Experience.
To give Shanker time to ramp up, I&A will report on an interim basis to Bob Daleo, CFO of Thomson Reuters, who will transition the business to Shanker in a careful and open process.
Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler will also report directly to me, reflecting the cross-company role of Editorial.
Mark Sandham will head up HR for Markets in addition to his current role at Corporate. The HR, Legal and Communications functions will report to their respective function leaders at Corporate. I will chair a new Markets ExCom consisting of Shanker Ramamurthy, Jon Robson, Susan Taylor Martin, David Turner, Peter Moss, Chris Perry, Mark Sandham and Nancy Gardner, who will continue as Markets General Counsel.
As a result of this reorganization, Chris Ahearn, Lee Ann Daly, Joerg Floeck, Eric Frank and John Reid-Dodick will be leaving the company. I would like to thank each of them for their distinctive contributions over many years and to extend best wishes for the future.
As I said in yesterday's message, these changes to Markets build on and complete the transformation we began in Professional earlier this year. This transformation is about driving growth, unleashing cross-company capabilities and making it easier to get things done. Importantly, it's also about accountability and transparency. As we work to create a performance-driven culture, let's make it a culture where results speak the loudest and collaboration is the norm.
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- Smith-Vaniz, W.F., B.B. Collette and B.E. Luckhurst 1999 Fishes of Bermuda: history, zoogeography, annotated checklist, and identification keys. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists Special Publication No. 4. 424 p. (Ref. 35505)
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Williams C H, 1985, "When nationalists challenge: when nationalists rule" Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy 3(1) 27 – 48
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When nationalists challenge: when nationalists rule
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Abstract. Explanations for the rise of minority nationalist movements in advanced industrial societies tend toward being statist in character. In this paper, the procedures are examined by which minorities in Quebec and Wales have sought to offer an alternative basis for the legitimisation of group rights and participation within the state structures. Attention is drawn to the pivotal role of language reproduction in these case studies and to the implications for the survival of the minority culture of this new form of local state dependency. Though the tangible benefits which have accrued to the minorities as a result of nationalist mobilisation are acknowledged, disquiet is expressed as to the primacy given to language-related policies and to the future prospect of extending the legitimacy of the minority tongue from public to private domains. In this respect, Quebec offers a more integrative pattern than Wales, where language intrusion is causing conflict within the Welsh-speaking minority and is creating new sources of class-based friction. However, it is concluded that both in Wales and in Quebec the reform of language policy is part of a wider restructuring of social and political relationships. Further research is clearly needed on the economic implications of language planning and on the class restructuring which postwar developments have produced within the Welsh and Québecois societies.
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Paid-up capital to be reduced by 80%
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a fresh restructuring of United Bank of India (UBI) by way of reduction in the paid-up equity capital of the bank by over 80 per cent to improve its financial indicators.
Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that while the paid-up equity [capital] would stand reduced to Rs. 266.43 crore, the Government would infuse Rs. 800 crore to enable the bank to provide more capital to productive sectors.
In 2006, the Cabinet had permitted the bank to write off its accumulated losses totalling Rs. 278.44 crore against the capital of Rs. 1,810.87 crore. According to the latest decision of the Cabinet, the Government will take back the excess paid-up capital of Rs. 1,266 crore and simultaneously inject this amount into the bank's capital reserves. Besides, the Government will additionally subscribe Rs. 800 crore to the innovative Tier-I capital instruments of the bank in two tranches.
Giving the rationale for the Cabinet decision, an official statement said: "The restructuring of the paid-up capital [of UBI] would improve key financial indicators of the bank and additional capital funds would enable the bank [to] extend more credit to the productive sectors of the economy."


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It was fun and educational but the river cruise was too long. It wasn't exactly what I expected but I did learn a lot. But the river cruise was too long but it might have felt longer because our 11 mo old baby was very fussy.
On the bus tour we got a glance at Obama's house, A house that came out in Ferris Bueller, some great views of the city by either the aquarium or the planetarium.
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This was great because I was able to do a lot more with this pass. The sky deck had a really long line and we went passed a ton of people I actually felt sorry for them. It came with a few discounts at some of the gifts shops so that was nice. I went to the art institute I am no into art at all so I should have done something else. My fav was the museum of science that is not to be missed,
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Very informative, great chocolates, I did purchase a lot of chocolates. I really enjoyed this tour but beware 4 hours of walking.
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Nearly three years after a trial court held them guilty of raping a woman, the Bombay High Court recently acquitted two men of the charges after observing that the act was consensual. The court also held that there was no conclusive evidence to nail the accused. The men and the woman hail from Washing district.
As per the prosecution case, two women had gone to watch a film on September 12, 2008 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Since there was a power cut, they decided to head home. However, they were abducted by accused Subhash Ambore, 37, Gajanan Chibhade, 19, and two minors mid-way and taken near a cattle pond.
The prosecution said one of the women managed to free herself. The four men then raped the victim. She alleged that she kept crying for nearly two hours but no one came to her rescue. The four allegedly threatened her with dire consequences if she talked about the assault to anyone.
After returning home, the woman narrated the incident, prompting her mother to approach file a complaint the next day. While the Malegaon police arrested all four, the minors were sent to the juvenile justice board for their trial.
During the trial of Ambore and Chibhade at a sessions court, the prosecution examined seven witnesses, including the victim. The medical report though was found to be inconclusive. However, the trial court after going through the evidence held the two guilty in May 2011.
In their appeal against the conviction, Ambore and Chibhade contended in the HC that the woman had consented to the act.
The HC, after considering the material and circumstances presented before it, concluded that the alleged crime spot was closer to the village where people were residing and the police had failed to record the statements of the villagers to prove that the woman had raised an alarm. Further, there were no injury marks on her body, indicating that she had offered no resistance, held the court.
Justice M L Tahliyani observed, "In view of this, I find it highly risky to put implicit trust on the evidence of the victim. In my considered opinion the trial judge should have rejected the evidence of the victim."