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An opportunity for young cornersPosted by on December 11, 2012 – 9:00 pm
The Steelers beat up secondary could mean more playing time for some young players this week.
Cornerback Ike Taylor has already been ruled out with an ankle injury, and his replacement Cortez Allen suffered a hip flexor against the Chargers that will limit him in practice this week and has his game time availability in question. Keenan Lewis also has a hip flexor, but he is expected to play on Sunday.
The mounting injuries are putting corners Curtis Brown, Josh Victorian and DeMarcus Van Dyke in the spotlight this week. Brown stepped in early when Allen was injured last week and Victorian saw action in the second half.
"Obviously, we are running short at cornerback," said Tomlin. "Those guys that had the opportunity to step up and log a bunch of snaps over the last week and a half, that looks like it is going to continue.
"We will continue to work with those guys and build a plan around what they are capable of executing and executing at a high level. More than anything, it's not about what we call. It's about what those guys are capable of executing. As we prepare this week, we will have that in mind, in regards to some of those young cornerbacks that are going to participate."
Brown, the Steelers' third-round draft pick last year, struggled somewhat against the Chargers, but Tomlin isn't afraid of going back to him.
"More than anything, this is about it being an awesome opportunity for him to show that he's capable and to show his preparedness to deliver for our team," said Tomlin. "Not the results that we were looking for last time out for him, but you could say that about all of us. We don't live in our fears, we live in our hopes. We are all eyes moving forward, in terms of our preparation and opportunity this week. He has an opportunity to respond to a less than ideal performance the last time out."
Victorian came in and played just one day after he was signed off the team's practice squad and Van Dyke has played on special teams more than defense, but Tomlin likes what he sees in them.
"Both guys aren't afraid of the competition," said Tomlin. "Josh, particularly, is very ball-aware and has good ball skills. Van Dyke has played a lot of ball, particularly prior to getting here. He's game-tested. Both guys have worked extremely hard on the practice field, getting an opportunity to compete against the likes of Antonio (Brown) and Mike Wallace and represented themselves rather well.
"But practice fields, of course, and game fields are two different things. We're excited about watching those guys prepare and, more importantly, putting them in a position where they can execute with great detail as we go into the stadium on Sunday. So, it's more about what they understand and understand very well and are able to display on a game field than maybe necessarily what we would like to run or are comfortable with."
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The Steelers dressed five wide receivers against the Chargers, including Antonio Brown, Mike Wallace, Emmanuel Sanders, Jerricho Cotchery and Plaxico Burress. Tomlin said he wasn't sure how they would proceed moving forward at the position, as it's a week-to-week thing based on the health of the team at other positions.
"It's not exclusive to the wide receiver position," said Tomlin. "It's about getting the best, healthy combination out there ready to play. So, five wide receivers was an opportunity last week. I don't know that it will be the case this week. We'll see."
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Players open their hearts at the holidaysPosted by on December 11, 2012 – 8:30 pm
It was another busy day in the community for the Steelers, with players out and about giving back and delivering key messages.
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Linebacker Stevenson Sylvester hosted his first "Shop with Sly" event, taking 15 kids from the North Hill Community Outreach Program on a shopping spree.
"I have always wanted to be able to give back and now I feel like I am in the position to," said Sylvester. "This holiday season was the perfect time to do something like this."
Sylvester, along with teammates Chris Carter, Dmon Comartie-Smith and Doug Legursky, paired with the kids and took them shopping for fun gifts for themselves, things they might not otherwise be able to have.
"Christmas is about getting what you want, not always what you need, and to have fun," said Sylvester. "I wanted to do something to bring joy to these kids this holiday season. Most of the time the things they need aren't the most fun stuff. When you get what you want, toys or games, things you are looking forward to, it makes them happy. Bringing them that joy is special."
Each child was given a $100 gift certificate, with much of it used in the toy department, but also on Steelers apparel and even some comfy boots that one young girl had on before she even left the store.
"It's so much fun to come out here and put smiles on their faces and get them some of the toys they want this holiday season," said Legursky. "You become a kid yourself, running around grabbing some cool stuff. I probably had as much fun as them looking at the toys. Hopefully they will have a good time with them."
It wasn't just the gifts that were meaningful, but it was the time spent with the players as the wide-eyed kids loved nothing more than hanging out with them.
"It's special for me spending time with the kids, smiling and brightening their day," said Sylvester. "Us shopping with them and letting them pick out what they want makes me feel good."
Safety Ryan Mundy and cornerback Cortez Allen brought plenty of smiles to kid's faces at the annual Allegheny County Department of Human Services Christmas football giveaway.
"It's important to give back because we are blessed and fortunate," said Mundy. "To be able to share our blessings with those that are less fortunate brings joy to our whole team. A lot of guys are doing things in the community right now, helping out those that need it. It's all about helping somebody else out."
The players gave the footballs to kids served by Children Youth Services, signing them and posing for pictures.
"Spending time with the kids is just as important as them getting gifts," said Mundy. "They love being around the Steelers, hanging out and getting autographs. That is just as important as getting a gift.
"Giving and helping others out never gets old. That is one thing I take a lot of pride in. You get that good feeling inside and you are thankful."
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Center Maurkice Pouncey and linebacker LaMarr Woodley visited Sto-Rox Middle School to take part in a "Tackle Bullying" assembly, addressing the issue that many students have to cope with on a daily basis.
"When I was in school there was someone who acted like a bully, people didn't want to be his friend because playing games would lead to fights," said Woodley. "Bullying messes up relationships you could have with good people. Nothing good comes of it."
The two players were joined by McKees Rocks Police Chief Robert Cifrulak, who helped encourage the students to find constructive ways of dealing with aggression, ways that are not harmful to themselves or others as a part of Sto-Rox School District's anti-violence campaign.
"I don't think it's right at all for anyone to pick on kids," said Pouncey. "I want to set them on the right path, teach them to be friendly with each other and not pick on someone because they are smaller, or not as fortunate as them, or whatever reason they think they have."
In recent years stories have emerged of kids who are afraid to go to school or participate in activities because of bullying, and the mission is to help put an end to that kind of fear and intimidation.
"Kids shouldn't have to come to school and feel a certain way, feel that they are going to get punished by other kids," said Pouncey. "For us to be able to speak to them about not doing that to kids is important."
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In another assembly, quarterback Charlie Batch teamed with Harlem Globetrotters star Cheese Chisholm to deliver a similar message at Steel Valley Middle School. The Globetrotters recently launched "The ABCs of Bullying Prevention," which stresses Action, Bravery and Compassion.
"It's important to educate the kids about the issues they may be having and not knowing how to resolve them," said Batch. "I make sure I let them know there are tools to help, whether it's communicating with parents, teachers, principals, whatever the problem is there are alternative ways to correct them and they have the resources they need."
Batch was also honored at the assembly as an "Ambassador of Goodwill" for his work with the Best of the Batch Foundation, and provided with 100 tickets to use for underprivileged kids for the Globetrotters Dec. 26 performance at the Consol Energy Center. Chisholm also taught Batch how to spin a ball on his finger and presented him with a jersey, but the key message was finding a way to stop bullying and protect those being bullied.
"A lot of those kids don't know how to deal with the options," said Batch. "They go from, if I tell maybe the problem continues if the person gets in trouble. We have to help them identify the problem, which is bullying and the options that are needed to correct it."
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Colon out after having surgeryPosted by on December 11, 2012 – 12:18 pm
Steelers guard Willie Colon had surgery on his knee on Monday, after having problems with it over the last three weeks, and will miss Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium.
"He will be out for several weeks," said Coach Mike Tomlin. "There is no real update on him other than that. We need to let a day or two go by before we look at the totality of his possible return or not. Just know he had surgery yesterday on his left knee, the one he has been dealing with."
Tackle Mike Adams and cornerback Ike Taylor, who both have ankle injuries, will also miss this week's game.
Cornerback Cortez Allen suffered a hip flexor against the San Diego Chargers last week, and will be limited in practice this week and Tomlin said, "It may put his participation in question."
Linebacker LaMarr Woodley is expected to return to practice this week, with the hopes to have him back on game day.
Tomlin also said there would be no change at running back, with Jonathan Dwyer remaining the starter and Isaac Redman spelling him, despite the fact that the ground game wasn't productive against the Chargers, mainly because they became one-dimensional once they got behind.
"We didn't run the ball in the manner we would have liked on Sunday, but really it was a function more of situations than our inability to run the football," said Tomlin. "As we sit here today we intend to utilize the same people we did last week. Hopefully those situations won't arise where we get one-dimensional in the manner we did last Sunday."
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Steelers notes for Cowboys gamePosted by on December 11, 2012 – 11:29 am
Check out the Steelers notes for this week's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
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The Webbs Mills Vol. Fire Dept. Wildland Strike Team is comprised of firefighters and EMS responders trained to NYS, PA, and National levels of certifications in Wildland Firefighting, E.M.S., and Wildland Search and Rescue. The Strike Team is at the ready to deploy to any department that requests our services providing trained personnel and equipment that can be utilized in many different situations. Below you will find the apparatus we use in such situations along with positions held by our firefighters while working a fireline.
Urban Interface 1821
Type II Engine
Brush 1872
Type VII Engine
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Crew Boss/ Engine Boss
In charge of crew and their safety. Similar to a Lieutenant or captain in structural firefighting. Maintains communications with command. Also performs duties of lineman. Will stay up to date on weather, topography, and location.
Job Duties: Cut and Clear brush, Fell dangerous burnout trees or other trees that have become hazardous. Clear pathes for equiptment to access fire.
Equiptment: Safety Helmet, Chaps, Gloves,Goggles, Steel toe boots, Radio, Chain saw, Gas, Bar oil, and Tool kit
Lineman (Position I)
Job Duties: Work with fire crew mainly consists of arduous labor carrying a five gallon water pack with hand-pump (Indian pack) Mop-up and wet down hot spots to protect from spread of fire over line.
Job Duties: Work on a fire crew mainly consists of arduous labor with hand-tools such as the brush hook. Cut back brush to construct fire breaks.
Lineman (Position III)
Job Duties: Work on a fire crew mainly consists of arduous labor with hand-tools such as the Pulaski (axe/hoe) Clear and rake back leaves and underbrush to clear fire lines.
Job Duties: Operate pumps,Water Supply, Keep track of Equiptment, and tend to service of brush truck.

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Feds decline civil rights charges in Debra Milke case
PHOENIX -- A former Arizona detective under fire for wrongdoing and whose testimony was the crux of a conviction against a woman recently released from death row won't face federal charges himself, authorities said Tuesday.
Debra Milke was accused of having two men shoot her 4-year-old son in the desert outside Phoenix in 1989. She was found guilty in 1990.
She spent 24 years on death row before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned her conviction in March. The panel cited the prosecution's failure to turn over evidence, saying that deprived her attorneys the chance to question the credibility of the state's key witness- a detective who told jurors she confessed.
The appeals court lambasted prosecutors for not revealing to Milke's lawyers during her original trial that former Phoenix police Detective Armando Saldate committed misconduct in previous cases, including lying under oath and violating suspects' rights.
Saldate did not record his interrogation of Milke, so jurors were left with his word alone that she confessed. Milke has maintained her innocence and denied she ever told Saldate she had any part in the killing.
A retrial is set for 2015 after her release on bond in September, but since the appeals court's allegations against Saldate, he is now trying to assert his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination and not testify again.
While county prosecutors had assured Saldate he would not face state charges based on the appeals court's assertions, the ruling was sent to the U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division for review.
In a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, the Justice Department said investigators ``reviewed this matter and concluded that the evidence does not indicate a prosecutable violation of the applicable federal criminal civil rights statutes.''
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery has dismissed the appeals court's findings of misconduct by Saldate as ``grandiose mischaracterizations.''
Montgomery has been trying to persuade Saldate to testify again at Milke's retrial, since the judge made it clear that if he doesn't, the purported confession can't be used, and there is very little other evidence linking her to the crime.
The two men convicted in the killing did not testify at her trial and remain on death row.
Montgomery's office declined comment Tuesday on the Justice Department's decision. Saldate has not returned telephone messages from the AP. His lawyer, Larry Debus, also did not return a telephone message.
In a motion filed earlier this month, Debus noted prosecutors were merely ``trying to save a murder prosecution'' with little regard for what happens to his client, citing the then-outstanding probe being conducted by the Justice Department as reasonable fear for Saldate wanting to assert his Fifth Amendment right.
A hearing in the case is set for Friday, during which a judge will determine whether Saldate indeed has a reasonable fear of future prosecution should he testify again.
Milke's attorney, Michael Kimerer, said if Saldate is allowed to assert his Fifth Amendment right, defense lawyers would likely seek a dismissal of the case based on lack of evidence.
If Saldate does testify, Kimmerer said he would use the appeals courts' assertions of previous misconduct to impeach his credibility on the witness stand.
Experts say either way, the state's case against Milke is coming unraveled.
``If the judge orders him to testify, he's wide open to impeachment and it will be up to the jury to decide'' if he is telling the truth, said Phoenix School of Law professor Stephen Gerst, a former Maricopa County Superior Court judge.
If Saldate is allowed to assert his Fifth Amendment right, Gerst added, Montgomery ``might just fold up his cards and say, `You know, judge, because of your order, I can't present my case. You just gutted it.''


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DocGeeks » Entries tagged with "sport"
Alex Gibney shares his three tips for documentary success
At the BFI London Film Festival, DocGeeks got the opportunity to sit down with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, who was in London to promote his latest documentary film The Armstrong Lie. Find out what his key is to create success after success in documentary filmmaking. … Read entire article »
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DG Approved: Chessboxing, The King's Discipline
Chessboxing. Yes – you did just read it correctly, and it's a very real phenomenon. And indeed, it is exactly what it says on the tin; a hybrid sport combining chess and boxing. While the two could hardly be more disparate, chessboxing is slowly but surely spreading across the globe, and changing from a quirky curiosity into a respectable sport with Olympic ambitions. … Read entire article »
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9.79* – enhancement disputes in sport are not as new as you might think
Last summer at the London Olympics saw the controversial topic of physical advantages in athletics raised, as sprinter Oscar Pistorius – himself on the end of similar accusations in the past – condemned the rules as unfair. Disputes over enhancement, however, have been around far longer than the likes of Pistorius and the infamous Lance Armstrong. … Read entire article »
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The Summit
Over many years' musicians, artists and filmmakers have attempted to address the issue of the agony and the ecstasy that comes with drug addiction. Nick Ryan's new film The Summit delves into similar contradictions that lurk below the surface of those who get their adrenaline kicks from serious mountaineering. … Read entire article »
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DVD Review: Undefeated
The Oscar winning documentary Undefeated has this week been released on DVD. The story promises an inspirational journey into the world of American high school football and the doors it can open for deprived young men as seen throughout many a large community in the US. Ben Unwin explains why this film is about more than just sports. … Read entire article »
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DVD: Marshall Curry's Racing Dreams
If you dream of becoming a professional football player you join your local team from an early age, pretending to be the stars of the league together with your mates. The same goes for swimmers, runners and even cyclists. But what if your dream is to become a professional stock car racer, where do you start then? … Read entire article »
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The Balranald Shire says if a major mineral sands mine gets approved near the town, the state government's committed five million dollars to seal the road to Ivanhoe.
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Spending by mining exploration companies within Western Australia has dropped more than 50 per cent in 12 months, according to new figures.
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The Karoonda East Murray Council says the reopening of the Mindarie mine has been positive for the broader economy.
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A Central Coast council looks set to clear the way for the revival of an old sand quarry at Somersby, despite it initially being rejected on environmental grounds.
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Indonesia's central bank has revised down its growth forecast for the country, as it faces hurdles on the export front.
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The Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the region's annual mining conference will showcase the "unique" resource opportunities in the region.
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This year's results for mineral sands miner Iluka show the company is operating below its full production rates.
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The Mindarie mine operators say production should return to near capacity soon, after some delays and stops while the mine expanded across the Karoonda Highway.
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A final list of options for the future use of the Stawell Gold Mine site is being presented to the Northern Grampians Shire Council next week.
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China has trimmed its export quota for rare earth resources for the first half of next year.
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Mining company Iluka Resources says it needs more time to answer a western Victorian Landcare group's questions about the storage of low level radioactive waste at the old Douglas mineral sands mine.
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The Horsham council says it wants to be involved in updating waste transport details for a proposed mineral sands mine.
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The mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has confirmed nearly 50 jobs have been cut from its operations in south-west Western Australia.
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The Queensland Government and Opposition have accused each other of allowing "dirty deals" to dictate mining policy on North Stradbroke Island, off Brisbane.
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Mining company Murray Zircon says it is very close to full production capacity at its mineral sands mine at Mindarie.
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Resource company Sibelco says it did not get everything it wanted in negotiations with the Queensland Government over its sand mining leases on North Stradbroke Island.
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New South Wales Planning has recommended a $5 million sand mine expansion be approved on the state's Central Coast.
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Queensland Mines Minister Andrew Cripps has introduced legislation to Parliament to extend sand mining on North Stradbroke Island, off Brisbane.
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A mineral sands company investing in the Murray Basin has released its latest quarterly production report.
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A mineral sands mining company has applied to a New South Wales council to conduct a pumping and drilling trial in the Balranald region.
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Australian rare earths miner Lynas Corporation has sparked fresh anger, refusing to publicly disclose the location of a permanent waste storage facility for its processing plant in Malaysia.
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There are plans to exploit a giant inland sand dune in Tasmania's north-east, creating a new industry and dozens of jobs.
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Data from the ABS is expected to reveal whether the mining investment boom is winding down.
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Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says the State Government will press ahead with plans to extend sand mining on North Stradbroke Island to 2035.
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Van Persie, who left the pitch on a stretcher late on, converted a first-half penalty and scored on the brink of half-time before he struck the final goal of the 3-0 win with a free kick just after the restart. The Theatre of Dreams had turned into the scene of Moyes' worst nightmare on Sunday when United lost 3-0 to Liverpool and questions arose about the manager's future.
So Moyes, knowing that only a big win would do, told his side to go at Olympiakos from the off, but they were frustrated by the tenacious visitors, who did everything they could to break play up. At least until Giggs lofted a delicious ball over the top towards Van Persie, that is.
Jose Holebas barged over the Dutchman who leapt up to convert the penalty.
David de Gea pulled off a string of saves, keeping his side in the game - the Spanish goalkeeper was at least as valuable as Van Persie, who went on the score two more.
The first of those came when Giggs picked out Rooney. He squared to the Dutchman, who tucked away with the simplest of side-footed finishes.
Five minutes after the restart United got the third goal they needed as Danny Welbeck went down outside the area. Van Persie smacked in the free kick, wrongfooting the goalkeeper and sending his side through.


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Allalinhorn (4027m)
We had a day out bagging the relatively easy Allalinhorn 4027m peak from Saas Fee.
We had a day out bagging the relatively easy Allalinhorn 4027m peak from Saas Fee.
Day trip up the Breithorn from Zermatt (using the Kleine Matterhorn Cable Car) Stunning views from the easiest (Grade F) roped glacier crossing for a 4000M+ peak.
This year the two of us went to Chamonix and Valle d'Aosta (Italy) for two weeks high glacier trekking. Week 1: Chamonix The first week we based ourselves in a fantastic little apartment in Chamonix Sud (details below). Day 1: Mer de Glace (2000+m): crazy ladders, glacier skills & crevasse rescue practice day – full details and » read more »
Day 12: We had a leisurely 4.00am breakfast at the Rifugio Vittorio Emanuele and waited for the bulk of the climbers to set off ahead of us (we hoped they would trample the fresh snow of yesterday and make the path easier for us!). The weather was fantastic and we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise and a » read more »
As part of our Italian High Level Route we had a spectacular day, climbing four 4000 metre peaks: Pyramid Vincent (4215m), the Balmhorn (4167m) – not much more than a small rock with via ferrata, the Zumsteinspitze (4563m) – high point of our trip, and the Signalkuppe (4556m) – topped off with the highest tea » read more »
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- Roger Soyer (Bass)
- Dimiter Petkov (Bass)
- Marilyn Horne (Voice)
- Nicolai Gedda (Voice)
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Berlioz spent nearly 20 years working on his "dramatic legend". The Damnation of Faust is not a traditional opera, but a unique blend of opera, song cycle, cantata and symphony. The action moves not in a linear progression, but in a dreamlike, almost cinematic manner. Today it is more popular than ever since its premiere in 1846.
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Works DetailsBerlioz, Hector : La damnation de Faust, Op. 24
- Performers: Roger Soyer (Bass); Dimiter Petkov (Bass); Marilyn Horne (Voice); Nicolai Gedda (Voice)
- Conductor: Georges Prêtre
- Running Time: 118 min. 31 sec.
- Period Time: Romantic
- Form: Opera/Operetta
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Minneapolis on magazine list of Americas Best Cities
Outside Magazine ranked Minneapolis eighth on its annual list of "America's Best Cities" in its August issue.
The magazine cited Minneapolis' "affordability, education, and its diversified economy" in its decision. The magazine's editors ranked Minneapolis behind Portland, Ore., (number 7) but ahead of Cincinnati (number 9) among the nation's 100 most-populous cities.


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For over a year now, Disney CEO Bob Iger has been working to invest more heavily in the online space to cultivate engagement and build loyalty among users.
More recently, he announced Disney's plans to charge for content online. The Mouse House is currently exploring a subscription model that would allow the company to assess users a monthly fee in exchange for content on a new website it's developing. Iger explained that the pay-for-play site will offer users a "robust" membership experience similar to Disney's popular kids' sites Club Penguin and Pixie Hollow.
This new site came as a surprise to most – due in part to the May press release that revealed Disney's decision to join News Corp and General Electric as an equal partner at Hulu.
Furthermore, the fact that Disney already charges for its content via Apple's iTunes has led to a lot of questions – after all, the company's close relationship with Apple CEO Steve Jobs has always been widely publicized.
Yet the question remains: with so much free content available online will users actually subscribe to Disney's new site?
Iger seems to think they will: "It's wrong to assume that because there is a lot available on the Internet that is free that it will be hard to monetize."
While many initially questioned the move, it actually may prove to be a great decision. If users really are willing to pay for content that they perceive as valuable – and it seems that they are – then Disney really could capitalize on this model if it's well-executed.
The Mouse House is known for producing quality content that really resonates with audiences from Grey's Anatomy to The Bachelorette to Pirate's of the Caribbean (which is currently exploring a fourth installment). In fact, viewers can't seem to get enough exclusive information on their favorites; however, it can be tough to find due to Disney's hyper-protective attitude.
While the press, advertisers and viewers all wish that Disney would be open to making exceptions, its protective approach may actually benefit the company in this instance. By maintaining control over the information that is shared with the public, Disney has placed itself in a position to offer truly exclusive content, thereby making membership more valuable, and, subsequently, more desired (a concept embraced by the likes of American Express and HBO too). Certainly, then, if any major media company can sell VIP access – it's Disney.
For these reasons, Disney is in a position to credibly sell membership, but challenges still lie ahead. In order to realize success, Iger will really have to identify and define exactly what Disney will sell on this site.
Currently, the company makes exclusive content available in the form of specials, interstitials and extras on Disney On Demand, ABC, Abc.com, Hulu, and DVD. If the company pares down these efforts it could compromise the success of these other media. Conversely, the Mouse House needs to rigorously track what it releases for free in order to avoid diminishing the value of membership to a subscription-based site.
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30 - refreshPlayer toggles invisibility !
What steps will reproduce the problem? 1. Whenever I call TagAPI.refreshPlayer((Player) event.getWhoClicked()) in a InventoryClickEvent it will toggle the player who clicked their inventory invisibility 2. I did try to remove all of my code and it still did it, but in case you need it here is my code:
package ca.kanoa.AssassinHeads; import org.bukkit.Material; import org.bukkit.entity.Player; import org.bukkit.event.EventHandler; import org.bukkit.event.Listener; import org.bukkit.event.inventory.InventoryClickEvent; import org.bukkit.inventory.ItemStack; import org.bukkit.inventory.meta.SkullMeta; import org.bukkit.plugin.java.JavaPlugin; import org.kitteh.tag.PlayerReceiveNameTagEvent; import org.kitteh.tag.TagAPI; public class AssassinHeads extends JavaPlugin implements Listener{ public void onEnable(){ this.getServer().getPluginManager().registerEvents(this, this); this.getLogger().info("AssassinHeads loaded, prepare for DEATH"); } @EventHandler public void onPlayerReceiveNameTag (PlayerReceiveNameTagEvent event){ Player player = event.getNamedPlayer(); if(player.getInventory().getHelmet() != null){ ItemStack headItem = player.getInventory().getHelmet(); if(headItem.getType() == Material.SKULL_ITEM){ SkullMeta head = (SkullMeta) headItem.getItemMeta(); if(head.hasOwner()){ event.setTag(head.getOwner()); } } } } @EventHandler public void onInventoryClick(InventoryClickEvent event){ TagAPI.refreshPlayer((Player) event.getWhoClicked()); } }
What is the expected output? What do you see instead? I want it so that whenever a player puts on someone elses head, it changes their nametag to that of the oher players!
What version of the product are you using? The latest as of two days ago
Do you have an error log of what happened? Nope, doesn't have an error log
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blablubbabc Apr 04, 2013 at 22:26 UTC - 0 likes
+1 I always had problems with players sometimes going invisible in one of my plugins using TagAPI, but I never was able to completly fix it or understand why this is happening. So maybe it is/was TagAPI the whole time.. which would be great, 'cause I could stop going crazy trying to find the problems source!
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Have you checked out the video yet?
BFAK:90688621,6e6f811920e96873052d962d6ab63268bf0cb2798d160316c1659cae53cf47ee Finished my LightningRods 2 plugin, yay!
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Its not just a bit of vanished player, it lasts until they die and/or update their inventory...I tried to comment out all my code and left only this:
@EventHandler public void onInventoryClick(InventoryClickEvent event){ TagAPI.refreshPlayer((Player) event.getWhoClicked()); }
But it still does the same thing, if you want I can record it and upload it...
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Children gather outside the Village School in Fryeburg in about 1900.
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opinionBy Jacques Rousseau
The Film and Publication Board's claim of impartiality is exposed as meaningless through the board's association with the right-wing Christian conservatism of Errol Naidoo's Family Policy Institute.
When the minister of higher education calls for a painting to be "destroyed for good", it's difficult not to be reminded of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451.
In case you're unfamiliar with the book, the title describes the temperature at which paper auto-ignites and the plot addresses the burning of books as a way to suppress dissenting ideas.
Framed as a method of thought-control, the destruction or censorship of paintings and books should horrify all of us who hope to live in a free society. So instead of putting it in those terms, why not instead make a case based on "protecting the children"? After all, who but a moral monster would be opposed to protecting children?
This is not yet another column about the painting about President Jacob Zuma, but rather an attempt to highlight the creeping threat to liberty exemplified in Blade Nzimande's statement about The Spear, as well as the Film and Publication Board's decision to classify the painting and images of it as 16N.
Even though Nzimande might have been speaking as the leader of the Communist Party, he also happens to be the man who oversees the country's higher education system.
As one of the thousands of academics whose professional lives are influenced by this man's judgement, I have cause to be concerned about his statement. As should all of us, not simply through being invested in the country's future, but because it's a stark distillation of the level of cynical voter manipulation that some in the ruling party are willing to deploy.
It's not simply inappropriate for a minister of education to call for the destruction of artworks - it's a complete abrogation of his responsibilities.
But since those he reports to happen to be sympathetic to that view, we should expect no censure, apology or retraction. Meanwhile, if the FPB could have its way, images of Brett Murray's painting would be scrubbed from the internet lest some under-16 (or sensitive adult) happens to come across it. The danger is of course real, in the sense that a Google search for "South African art" might well highlight the offensive image (to some) in question.
The FPB will be engaging with internet service providers and search engines to "enforce this decision going forward", which could well mean the dusting off of the Internet and Cell Phone Pornography Bill, Malusi Gigaba's plan to enforce the moral standards of a few right-wing Christian organisations on all of us. One of the groups consulted in the drafting of that bill was the Family Policy Institute, headed by Errol Naidoo.
You might remember Naidoo from his call to boycott Woolworths for their decision to take Christian magazines off their newsstands, the profitability of a private company obviously being subservient to Naidoo's interpretation of God's wishes. Or, perhaps you'd recall his involvement in blocking both Multichoice and TopTV from screening adult content.
But in case all of those campaigns happen to coincide with your preferences, we're also talking about the person who called the Civil Unions Act a "grossly negligent act of Parliament", and whose monthly newsletters rarely fail to mention the immoral and unnatural scourge of homosexuality, and the complicity of the "liberal media" in obscuring the imminent downfall of civilization that will be precipitated by consenting adults in their bedrooms.
The reason Naidoo and his institute are relevant to the discussion around the board's decision to classify The Spear is that the Film and Publications Board statement laments "suggestions made that have sought to question the integrity and independence of the FPB". I'd hope that, in this instance, integrity would include being guided by the spirit and letter of the Bill of Rights in matters such as freedom of sexual preference and orientation.
But this hope seems somewhat unfounded when you look at the FPB's website. On their home page, you'll find a sidebar element headed "Useful Links". But you'll only find one link there, and that link is to the Family Policy Institute. In case my objection is not entirely clear, I'm not making the claim that religion - or Christianity in particular - can have nothing useful to say in matters of morality or in decisions regarding what children should be exposed to.
The claim is instead that the FBP is endorsing an organisation, and a man, who is a proud homophobe, and who has repeatedly demonstrated that his views on sexuality in general seem to be plucked straight from the pages of Leviticus. To describe this link as "useful" seems somewhat at odds with integrity, at least as I understand it.
Perhaps there's a more innocent explanation, namely that the FPB has no idea who or what they are endorsing. If this is the case, we have no less cause to question their competence in effectively performing the task of deciding what to classify and how to do so. Incompetence - at least from the perspective of those who wish to view artworks or movies - is hardly more reassuring than significant lapses in judgement.
So it's not just that the board has made a ruling that's likely to survive even internal appeal processes, never mind court challenges. The issue is also that the chilling of free speech or artistic expression can happen by degrees, and can be disguised by the motivation of "protecting the children".
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In the previous holiday retail roundup of laptops, our favorite budget notebook ended up being the Toshiba Satellite A505-6980. At $629, its package of a Core 2 Duo processor, long battery life, bright 16-inch screen, and great speakers made it a heavy, rather unportable, but good-valued general computer. While the Toshiba Satellite A505-6025 has a rock-solid combination of computing power, graphics, and battery life, its price and bulk may be hard to swallow.
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The Core i3-330M is a slower clocked 350M and therefore also lacks the Turbo Boost feature and clocks with max. 2.13 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
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Lots of dangerous floaters in Beijing, with first-round matches of interest including Fish vs. Tipsarevic (winner to face (1) Djokovic), (6) Verdasco vs. Kohlschreiber (winner to face (WC) Isner), (3) Soderling vs. Robredo, (7) Youzhny vs. Ljubicic, and (2) Murray facing a qualifying-tested Mathieu.
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Food is always really good here at this family restaurant. Their Mother's Day Brunch buffett was very good and in expensive. They have a dinner buffett on Saturday very, very good. And the wait staff are always friendly and helpful.
Eat here as often as I can. prices are good and the food is GREAT. The only dissapointment is the pizza. If you want home style food , here it is.
I have eaten at Smith's since they opened. Usually I get a good meal at a reasonable price and often there are coupons. Today I went with friends and we were, admittedly, a bit boisterous. A fish special with one side and dessert (which I didn't want) was $2.00 cheaper than the menu item that included coleslaw. I asked to...
I think Smith's is a friendly place with great food. When I went my food was delicious and filling. The service was pretty good, although it took quite a while for the waitress to introduce herself and take our drink order. Overall I thought it was excellent.
Went here for Mother's Day because someone suggested it was a nice place with good food. Party of 9 adults with one child to enjoy a Mother's Day breakfast. My child does not eat breakfast food so we do not order him a meal. He had a fork full of scrambled eggs (from his mom's meal) and a banana and...
I've had nothing but great experiences at Smith's. When I moved to the area, this is the first local restaurant I went to, and what a friendly place!!! I'm not even sure the other reviewer is talking about the right restaurant. The service has been great and the cheesy gooey breakfasts are worth getting up for!
My family and I live local and heard about this restaurant. So we thought we would try it. It is open for breakfast lunch and dinner (3 nights a week) The place was nice looking but the service was bad. The waitress was friendly and took our order right away. However after she delivered our drinks and took the order...
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David Mirvish wants to dismantle his famous father's empire to build two giant Frank Gehry towers and a gallery for his personal art collection. He thought Toronto would be grateful. He was wrong. A behind-the-scenes story of mega-monuments and monumental egos
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Brange's month away
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie returned to LA on Sunday. It's been exactly a month since they flew out all together, heading first to France – click here for a refresher – right after her 40th birthday. In the last four weeks, the Jolie has been seen in South Africa, Namibia, then Turkey, and, most recently, London, where Brange visited with William and Katy Cambridge and also Chris Martin. Full Story
Brange & Chris Martin
Sunday in London. At a recording studio. Chris Martin and Guy Berryman (I think? It looks like Guy Berryman, right?) were there. And then Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt arrived. Maybe they were working independently at the same place. But then again, Angelina and Chris have worked together before. Full Story
Brange & the Cambridges
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt met with Prince William and Catherine on Friday at Kensington Palace. According to US Weekly, they all got on "splendidly". And Big G was there too although we don't know if he managed to rip Brad's glasses off his face and give him a bloody nose. Full Story
Angelina & Pax in Namibia
Angelina Jolie and son Pax were in Namibia recently, visiting the N/a'ankuse Foundation which aims to protect wildlife and prevent human-wildlife conflict. The Jolie-Pitt Foundation has supported the N/a'ankuse Foundation for many years. Namibia is special to them because, as you know, Shiloh the Chosen One was born there. Full Story
Jolie in South Africa
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Angelina Jolie is in Johannesburg today with William Hague participating on a panel on conflict related to gender violence at the African Union Summit. Yesterday she was in meetings speaking with activists and victims of abuse. Apparently Pax has joined her on this trip while the rest of the children remain with Brad Pitt at Chateau Miraval. Full Story
Brange flies coach
So there's the Kate Moss way of behaving on a short flight…and then there's Brange, with all of their children. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt flew out of LA on Saturday using the buddy system. Each child had to be attached to another child, except for the two oldest boys who, understandably, are now too cool to hold hands. Full Story
Brad Pitt before the birthdays
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Brad Pitt was in New York for a couple of days, perhaps for art. Yesterday he was seen at the Whitney Museum. And at one point he agreed to take photos with some fans. Note how he kept his hands in his pockets instead of putting his arms around them? This, for some reason, cracks me up. Anyway, Brad is now back in LA. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Universal announced yesterday that By The Sea, written and directed by Angelina Jolie, starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, will be released November 13. November is definitely not January. Or February. November is an award season sweet spot. November means the studio might have some award season plans. November also means By The Sea could hit the festival circuit. That means Venice. And/or, hopefully, TIFF. God, please let it be TIFF.
The Jolie also added a statement along with the date confirmation:
"This is a story about a relationship derailed by loss, the tenacity of love, and the path to recovery and acceptance. It has been a privilege to explore these universal human experiences with such a generous and talented cast and crew."
I was initially thinking that she'd take her film to Cannes because the Brange in Cannes has always never disappointed. Read Full Intro
Brangeless MET
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Not that it was a possibility. I don't think Angelina Jolie has ever been to a MET Gala. But then again, when has fashion been her thing? (By the way, Jennifer Aniston hasn't either.) Would it be unseemly of the Jolie, given her brand now, to show up at an event like the MET Gala? The MET Gala is questionable but the little league soccer game with her daughters is totally on-brand. Full Story
Brange weekend and the evil of flip-flops
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After blasting the UN Security Council for its inaction in Syria, Angelina Jolie returned home to Los Angeles yesterday, accompanied by Maddox and her brother, James Haven. She was informed, she was passionate, she was angry, but will she be effective? The effort is there, totally. But these are people driven by their own special interests – special interests that are even more selfish and self-serving than the special interests she's normally surrounded by in Hollywood. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
US Weekly remembered it yesterday – an important milestone in the History of Gossip:
A shot of Brange on the beach in Africa, playing with young Maddox, 10 years ago on April 19th, 2005. It was confirmation that they were indeed together. That 3 months after he and Jennifer Aniston broke up, he and Angelina were ready to change the game. Or, rather, SHE was ready to change the game. Because we all know now that that photographer didn't just get lucky, hanging out in Kenya on the random. She made the arrangements, Brange became the conversation, Mr & Mrs Smith was released two months later, followed by 5 more children, and a decade worth of headlines, magazine covers, and endless speculation. Read Full Intro
Angelina's Easter glasses
Angelina Jolie was with Zahara and Shiloh on Good Friday shopping for shades in LA. As you can see, as always, the Jolie is tactile with her children. I'm told though that you get it in when you can. Because at a certain age, they don't want to be near you anymore. And they start telling you that you're old and not cool. Full Story
Angelina at the Kid Oscars
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The Academy didn't care for Unbroken. But Angelina Jolie would probably say that her Oscar moment of 2015 happened on Saturday night at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards where she was joined by daughters Zahara and Shiloh. The Jolie won Best Villain for her performance as Maleficent. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Angelina Jolie.
She put it in her own words in the New York Times. If you've not yet read the piece, click here. This is the part that resonated most with me:
"Regardless of the hormone replacements I'm taking, I am now in menopause. I will not be able to have any more children, and I expect some physical changes. But I feel at ease with whatever will come, not because I am strong but because this is a part of life. It is nothing to be feared."
Jolie's focus in sharing her story was to encourage others to ask questions, to learn more, to examine the options, to be proactive about our health. And also to not let a body part define who you are or qualify your femininity. Read Full Intro


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Logic, Equipment, CrossFit (and that is a trademarked name)!
From Wikipedia: "CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program designed to help people gain a broad and general fitness. CrossFit programming concentrates on constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity to achieve overall physical fitness, so people are prepared for any physical challenge. CrossFit is a trademark of CrossFit Inc"
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While I have been aware that I can, and have in the past, used logical thought to solve problems and come to conclusions that seemed reasonable to me and those I was dealing with, I haven't placed myself in the category of "very smart individual." I have never considered using the descriptive term "intellectual" in any sentence that had my name in it for very obvious reasons. I would probably qualify as a street-smart Polack with a good education but that's my limit. However, one would be surprised how far logical thought and a little bit of street smarts or common sense can go. I spent decades writing and editing articles for Mike Lambert at Powerlifting USA Magazine, without a doubt, a sorely missed touchstone for the sport of powerlifting and a publication that will never be duplicated in its influence and effect on our sport. During my tenure there, from 1978 through 2002, I watched Mike carefully wind his way through the most tumultuous time in powerlifting's relatively short history and not yield to political pressure, threats, money, or anything else that would have made him waver from what he felt was an unbiased and neutral reporting of the sport's important news and events. While my columns and articles were given wide latitude to state what I wished to say and serve as the constructive criticism he would not bring down on others, the standard approach was to avoid "rants" and offensive tirades that served to detract from any legitimate point we were trying to put before the public. My service to TITAN SUPPORT SYSTEMS mimics what I did for PLUSA which is to bring information and hopefully, a bit of enjoyable reading to those who are interested enough to "tune in" each month. I would like to conduct what I hope will be an enjoyable excursion into the realm of logical thought and common sense this month.
Powerlifting is a sport that requires the elevation of a barbell in three specific movements or planes of motion. A competitor or participant can become stronger by focusing their energies upon the three lifts of the squat, bench press, and deadlift, and ensuring that they are progressive over time. If they do this, they will lift heavier weights and total more in contests. Some contend that using exercises other than the three competitive lifts, specifically designed to strengthen the musculature utilized in the lifts, will enhance progress, provide variety when training, and perhaps reduce the probability of injury. The proviso here of course, is that in all movements, the trainee must maintain progression in the resistance and/or repetitions used. Obviously both approaches work as the history of the sport notes lifters of record setting caliber who have used either training philosophy. Some of the actual training programs are a bit more complex and involve more equipment or planning than others but either approach can work if the physiological needs of stimulating growth in strength and/or size and allowing time for recovery are met.
If you are a lifter who believes that "more than" the three lifts can and should be done in order to best prepare for competition, a careful analysis of the needs of the body relative to the three lifts would be completed, and any assistance movement(s) chosen would be incorporated into the program to meet a specific need. That assistance or additional exercise would be learned so it was done properly and safely, and it would "fit" the rest of the program so that training was optimized and over training or under training was avoided. All of this is both obvious and logical.
Only because our series of TITAN columns has purposely been heavily slanted towards equipment development and use, allow me to introduce our first request for logic and an equipment comment of the day. It would be assumed that any exercise chosen to enhance one or all of the three competitive power lifts would be chosen because it did in fact provide work that would increase the muscular strength and/or size of the involved muscles. When Nautilus machines were introduced to the public, there was no real "equipment industry," no "fitness industry," very few health clubs or gyms open to the public, and an almost total absence of women strength training in public if at all. Much of the Nautilus equipment was effective, some was not. Much of the Nautilus equipment was extremely effective and has yet to be matched by the biomechanics of today's industry and much of it had application to the sport of powerlifting. The philosophy, one borne of common sense and logic, is that for any sport, one enhances the "raw material" of the body and then applies the improved muscular strength, size, and conditioning components to the specific sport of interest. Combining the improved physical components with skill training that is specific to whatever sport one is pursuing, is the most efficacious and yes, logical way to reach one's potential.
The "problem" that lifters had with Nautilus equipment came from the misguided belief that any modality other than a barbell, dumbbell, or long established "lifting machine" like a leg press or pulldown apparatus, would not transfer to the three competitive lifts. Of course if the old fashioned inverted leg press would be considered an acceptable assistance movement, despite the very deleterious effects it had upon one's blood pressure and lumbar spine components, then a better designed leg press should have been at least as acceptable. Of course it wasn't because Nautilus didn't look like anything that had preceded it, and the short sighted lifting media neither understood the underlying concepts of the equipment nor its application. That said, one of the primary problems was a lack of adequate instruction and at times, any real instruction. In an attempt to cash in on the new fitness and training popularity that became a national trend between the mid-1970's and early 1980's, many "business types" opened up establishments with no credentials, no background in the lifting sports, and no understanding of the equipment. Many trainees suffered injuries because everyone used the same exact training program; many trainees were not properly fitted to each machine; many trainees were given a standard weight increase protocol with no regard to their actual rate of progress; many trainees were not given an understanding of the exercises they were doing nor proper instructions.
Does it make sense that every individual's program should be tailored to their exact needs and abilities? Should a competitive lifter at 123 pounds make the same progressive jumps as a 220 pound competitive lifter? Should one expect that the leverage factors of a 5'2" lifter would be different than one 6'1" in height? Should any consideration be given to a history of previous injury? Obviously, if any lifter expects to make the greatest amount of injury free progress, every one of these factors must be taken into consideration. Nautilus, unfortunately, was not introduced to the lifting public or the powerlifting public in this necessary manner. The statement that any modality that can make one stronger, and then allow the increase in muscular strength to be applied to the three lifts concludes the logical part of today's "lesson" as it relates to powerlifting. Let's jump ahead to the present and apply the same rules of logic and in fact, the same aforementioned logical statements. In our training facilities, from our office that focused upon injury treatment and rehabilitation as well as the preparation of athletes for their competitive seasons, to the highly successful Iron Island Gym that competed well on the lifting circuit in the years Kathy and I owned it, we utilized a variety of training modalities. Any particular day's training program, dependent upon the needs of that athlete, might include barbells, dumbbells, machines, tires, logs, stones, chin and dip bars, and/or maritime chains that were dragged in our driveway or behind the gym. My articles that date as far back as the early to mid-1980's in Muscular Development Magazine and other publications explained our penchant for car pushing, beam carrying, log pressing (with wooden logs I had made), and similar exercises that at the time, were considered to be "off beat" or "way beyond the norm" in strength training.
Now comes the brief "rant" or semi-rant portion of this column. There seems to have grown a well marketed strategy to incorporate the same variety of exercise movements long used by our athletes and among strongman contest competitors for decades. It is called CrossFit and any individual with a passing interest in strength training knows what it is, has witnessed it, and perhaps has fallen under its spell. I am reminded of a comment made by the uncle of a close friend, an older gentleman who was a chiropractor long before I returned to school to become licensed in the same profession. In the mid-1970's upon hearing of my employment with Nautilus Sports/Medical Industries he stated, "I'm not even sure what all of this Nautilus stuff is but it's been the best thing for my business." Recently, an orthopedic surgeon said the same thing to me about the CrossFit phenomenon. I don't claim any in-depth understanding of "CrossFit" but rather view it as a construct of various exercises, done with minimal rest between sets, of very standard things done by those with a history of strength training to their credit. However, my criticism, and the rationale behind the comments of the aforementioned orthopedist, stem from the same problems that Nautilus focused training had when introduced to the public. Repeating what I wrote earlier in this article:
One of the primary problems was a lack of adequate instruction and at times, any real instruction.
Many "business types" opened up establishments with no credentials, no background in the lifting sports, and no understanding of the equipment.
Many trainees suffered injuries because everyone used the same exact training program.
Many trainees were not properly fitted to each machine (or for CrossFit, modality).
Many trainees were given a standard weight increase protocol with no regard to their actual rate of progress.
Many trainees were not given an understanding of the exercises they were doing nor proper instructions.
Repeating further: Does it make sense that every individual's program should be tailored to their exact needs and abilities? Should a trainee (or competitive lifter) at 123 pounds make the same progressive jumps as a 220 pound trainee (or competitive lifter)? Should one expect that the leverage factors of a 5'2" trainee would be different than one 6'1" in height? Should any consideration be given to a history of previous injury? Obviously, if any trainee or lifter expects to make the greatest amount of injury free progress, every one of these factors must be taken into consideration.
Thus, while there is nothing inherently "wrong" with a training program that has one do the Olympic lifts, it certainly is if there is a paucity of instruction. There is nothing wrong with doing "Strongman Lite" movements with small tires and stones but it certainly is with a paucity of instruction or the lack of consideration of the body leverages of each individual trainee. There is nothing magical about CrossFit or any other training program or approach. "Hard exercise" with minimal rest between sets will provide many benefits but only if there is an attempt to tailor the program to the individual's needs and specific abilities. There is nothing deleterious about utilizing machines or different modalities to specifically enhance the three competitive powerlifts unless proper instruction and forethought are given to the inclusion of each movement. All and any of this is logical.


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Alan Ohnsman, Bloomberg News | March 11, 2013
Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) in ìMarvelís The Avengers,î opening in theaters on May 4, 2012. The Joss Whedonñdirected action-adventure is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and also stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner. 2011 MVLFFLLC. TM & 2011 Marvel. All Rights Reserved.
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Tony Stark, the fictional superhero in Walt Disney Co. (DIS)'s "Iron Man" films, will park the Acura supercar he drove last year in favor of a battery-powered Audi (NSU) when his latest motion picture opens May 3.
A trailer for "Iron Man 3" features the Audi R8 e-tron sports car, not the Acura NSX prototype that the Marvel Comics character, played by Robert Downey Jr., drove in the 2012 hit film "The Avengers."
With separate deals for Disney's Marvel films, the carmakers are jockeying to promote their most souped-up models to young film fans. Volkswagen AG (VOW)'s Audi dominates the "Iron Man" films. Honda Motor Co. (7267)'s Acura provided the hot cars in "Captain America," "Thor" and "The Avengers," which became the No. 3 top-grossing film worldwide of all time.
"Tony Stark first drove the R8 in the original 'Iron Man,' and it remains his vehicle of choice," said Andrew Lipman, a spokesman for Audi, who declined to say how much the company is spending on its tie-in.
The popularity of Marvel Entertainment's superhero films makes them an appealing vehicle for carmakers looking to show off their models. Worldwide box-office revenue for "The Avengers" and first two "Iron Man" films exceeded $2.7 billion, according to Box Office Mojo, an industry researcher.
Automakers and dealers spent $3.82 billion on U.S. advertising in the third quarter, according to a December report from Kantar Media. Their outlays rose 21 percent from a year earlier, the company said.
Melissa Zukerman, a spokeswoman for Marvel, declined to provide details of the promotional arrangements. Disney, based in Burbank, California, bought Marvel in 2009 for $4.2 billion. The company agreed in October to acquire "Star Wars" creator George Lucas's Lucasfilm Ltd. for $4.05 billion.
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Audi, the German luxury line, will be featured throughout "Iron Man 3," with models including the S7 sport-back sedan, according to Lipman.
Acura, meanwhile, remains the official vehicle of S.H.I.E.L.D., the fictional espionage and law-enforcement agency of the Marvel world, and one of its cars snuck in a brief appearance during the credits of "Iron Man 2," according to Chuck Schifsky, a spokesman for the luxury brand. He also declined to say how much Tokyo-based Honda has spent to promote Acura models in the films.
"Acura will not be used in 'Iron Man 3,' but that should in no way be a reflection of our relationship with Marvel," said Schifsky. "Our relationship with Marvel at this point is unchanged."
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Acura is based in Torrance, California, the headquarters of Honda's U.S. sales division. Audi, based in Ingolstadt, Germany, has said it's preparing to sell the electric R8 that's powered by a 53 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
"Audi's a global brand that's not reluctant to see benefits beyond U.S. borders of getting its products into these movies," said Jim Sanfilippo, an independent automotive marketing consultant who has worked with Kia Motors Corp. (000270), Hyundai Motor Co. and Ford Motor Co. (F) "This is a smart, opportunistic move for Audi."
The base model of the R8 sports car costs $114,200, according to Audi's website. The company hasn't said how much it will charge for the battery-powered R8 e-tron.
The Acura NSX featured in "The Avengers" goes on sale in 2015. Honda officials have said only that it will cost more than $100,000.


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Struggling with fuzzy thinking and a faltering memory? Try this rejuvenating and risk-free approach—sleeping more—to help burn away brain fog, reports the March 2014 Harvard Health Letter.
"Poor sleep has an adverse impact on thinking," says sleep expert Dr. Lawrence Epstein, an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School. "This is true whether it's due to a lack of sleep or a sleep disorder."
Lack of sleep can interfere with attention, concentration, and reaction time. Going without sleep for 48 hours harms thinking skills as much as a blood alcohol concentration of 0.1%, which is above the legal limit for driving in every state.
The good news is that there are plenty of ways to get more sleep. "You really can make up for lost sleep and restore focus and clarity. You can lose the brain fog within a week. But start now; the longer you have bad sleep, the longer it will take to catch up," says Dr. Epstein. He suggests:
If those efforts don't work, see a sleep specialist. He or she might suggest sleep restriction, a program of reducing time in bed to ultimately create better sleep, or cognitive behavioral therapy, which can help redirect thoughts and reduce anxiety about not being able to fall asleep.
Read the full-length article: "Sharpen thinking skills with a better night's sleep"
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Added new poster and stills for the upcoming Korean documentary "Jam Docu KANGJUNG"" (2011)
Directed by Choi Jin-seong, Choi-ha Dong-ha, Hong Hyung-sook, Jung Yoon-suk, Kim Tae-il, Kwon Hyo, Kyung-soon, Yang Donggyu
Jeju Island. A favorite vacation spot and a place to be remembered. Despite this, an announcement is made that a navy base will be built at KangJung, a little village on the terrific island. Villagers resistant
to this happening begin their fight. When Jeju-born film critic Yang Yoon-mo's hunger strike is on Tweeter, it leads to a rash of movie professionals visiting and encouraging him. Among them are eight documentary directors, who capture the villagers' struggles and daily lives on camera for one hundred days. One Jeju-born director creates a photographic chronicle with primary school students; indie ands play their music and mount unique performances; a participating filmmaker and his son develop a deep relationship with an elderly village caretaker; yet another conveys its atmosphere through the cultural-politicals patializing of a supermarket as a life center. This work is a documentary jam concert that helps the viewer sense how society operates. (HONG Hyosook)
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