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(c) The commission shall institute a general investigation for the purpose of adopting rules pertaining to net metering and the interconnection of eligible electric generating facilities intended to operate in parallel with an electric utility's system. As part of its investigation, the commission shall take into consideration rules of other states within the applicable region of the regional transmission organization, as that term is defined in 18 C.F.R. §35.34, that manages a utility's transmission system in any part of this state. Furthermore, the commission shall consider increasing the allowed kilowatt capacity for commercial customer-generators to an amount not to exceed five hundred kilowatts and for industrial customer-generators to an amount not to exceed two megawatts. The commission shall further consider interconnection standards for combined heat and power.
(d) The commission shall promulgate these rules within twelve months of the effective date of this article.
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GILBERT – The Mingo Central swimming team is ready to take the plunge in only their second season.
Last year there was only one member on the team, but this season coach Katrina Blankenship has 10 members on the Miners swimming team. Team members include juniors Derrick Blankenship, Mitchell Bobbera and Kyle Surber, sophomores Amber Thaxton and Katie Wellman, along with freshmen Nick Canterbury, Tyler Evans, Kailey Stuart, Jessica Sturgell and Dylan Wellman.
The good thing is that all of the team members are underclassmen and will be back next season. Thaxton is the only returning swimmer from last year.
"The swim team competed against Spring Valley and Woodrow Wilson this past Saturday,"
Blankenship said. "Our next meet is January 8 at Teays Valley against Hurricane.'
"Some of the events that the swimmers competed in were the 50 meter freestyle, 100 meter backstroke, 100 meter free style and the 200 meter freestyle relay," Blankenship added.
The Miners will host their first ever home meet on January 24 at the Larry Joe Harless Center in Gilbert. They also practice at the Harless Center.
Blankenship is being assisted by Eric Hatfield this season.
The meet schedule for the rest of the season is as follows:
Jan. 8 - Tri-County YMCA - Hurricane, WV
Jan. 12 - HYCAT Meet - University of Charleston - Charleston, WV
Jan. 19 - Charleston YMCA Invitational - Charleston, WV
Jan. 29 - Buck Harless Invitational - Larry Joe Harless Community Center - Gilbert, WV

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Institution: Southwest Research Institute
Date: September 15, 2009
Summary: This White Paper describes the concept for a Titan Lake Probe, which could be implemented either as an element of a TSSM-type mission or as a stand-alone New Frontiers mission. The Lake Probe could be configured either as a boat or, for increased science return, as a submersible.
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(Rochester, NY) August 14, 2013 – The Wrecking Crew's contribution to the last century's music culture can hardly be overstated. Their sound is in an enormous array of famous songs, despite their relative anonymity.
This documentary finally brings their contribution and expertise to light.
Screenings are on Friday, August 16 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 17 at 3 p.m. in Theatre 1. Tickets cost $12.
After each show, director Denny Tedesco will lead a talkback for audience questions and comments. After the Friday 7 p.m. show, Gary Lewis from Gary Lewis and the Playboys will join him.
"The Wrecking Crew (was) a group of studio musicians in Los Angeles in the '60s who played on hits for the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny and Cher, Jan & Dean, The Monkees, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Mamas and Papas, Tijuana Brass, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Rivers and were Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. The amount of work that they were involved in was tremendous.
They were also involved in groups that I like to call, the Milli Vanillis of the day. A producer would get the guys in and lay down some instrumental tracks. If it became a hit, they would record an album and put a group together to go on the road. This happened many times with groups like the Marketts, Routers, and T-Bones. The next day they would do the same thing and call it another name. Same musicians, but different group name.
At the time the record industry was primarily in New York, London and Detroit in the late '50s and early '60s. Then there was a surge towards the mid-'60s that pushed the recording to the West Coast. So these musicians were recording around the clock for a good 8 years."
- From an interview with director Denny Tedesco, gleaned from the film website, http://wreckingcrew.tv/index2.html.
About the Little Theatre Film Society:
The Little Theatre opened in 1929 and established not-for-profit status in 1998. The non-profit screens more than 100 American independent and foreign films for the greater Rochester community each year. It also hosts a varied slate of art shows, film festivals, series and music throughout the year. The Little provides filmmakers, local musicians and fine artists a professional space to share their visions with a diverse audience and discuss their work through educational talkbacks. www.thelittle.org


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Using the touch screen
Take a moment to check out how to navigate your BlackBerry device using these basic gestures.
Scroll and move between items
Slide your finger to scroll through a list, pan a webpage, or move between pictures. You can also slide your finger to view the home screen. For example, if you're looking at the BlackBerry Hub, you can slide your finger to the left to see the home screen and your minimized apps. Slide your finger to the left again to see all your apps.
- To scroll, slide your finger up and down.
- To move between the BlackBerry Hub and the home screen, slide your finger left and right.
Use a slider
If a slider appears on your screen, you can use the slider to progress through a file, such as a song or video, or scroll through multiple pages, such as the pages of an eBook.
On the slider, drag the slider handle.
Select items
Do any of the following:
- To select an item, simply tap it. If the item can be opened it will open, if not it will be highlighted.
- To highlight an item without opening it, touch and hold the item.
- To highlight multiple items, such as pictures or songs that you want to share, touch and hold one item. Tap and tap additonal items. To clear an item, tap it again.
Zoom in to or zoom out from the screen
If you want a closer view of a detail in an image, or if you're having trouble reading words that are too small, you can magnify the screen by zooming in. To see more of the screen, zoom out.
Slide your fingers apart to zoom in, or slide your fingers together to zoom out.
Move items from one place to another
- On the home screen, touch and hold the item you want to move.
- When the item starts to pulsate, slide your finger to where you want the item to be.
Minimize apps and show your Active Frames
When you minimize an app it appears as an Active Frame on the home screen. This is great for multitasking as you don't need to do things like save and close documents before you use the browser, or restart your browser session after you check your email.
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
After you finish:
Tip: When you're done using your app, you can close it by tapping in the lower-right corner of the app.
View the Hub
You can peek at or open the BlackBerry Hub from anywhere on your device
From the bottom of the screen, slide your finger up and to the right.
Show the menus
You can find additional features, options, and help by exploring the menus.
Do any of the following:
- To see the additional actions you can perform in an app, tap or .
- To see the additional actions for a specific item within an app, such as a song or a picture, touch and hold the item. To see the names of the menu items that appear on the right side of the screen, slide your finger over them.
- To find the settings and help, swipe down from the top of the screen. In an app, you can see the settings for that particular app. If you are not in an app, you can see the device settings.
Show the keyboard
Using two fingers, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
After you finish:
Tip: To hide the keyboard, tap the screen outside a text entry field. If you want to hide the keyboard and there's nowhere to tap on the screen, swipe two fingers down from the top of the keyboard.
Navigating within an Android app
Some of the apps and games that are available in the BlackBerry World storefront are Android apps that were converted to be used on BlackBerry devices. In these apps, you can show or hide an action bar at the bottom of the screen or you can quickly go back to the previous screen.
Do any of the following:
- To see the additional actions that you can perform, in an app, swipe down from the top of the screen.
- To go back to the previous screen, place your finger below and halfway across the screen. Slide your finger diagonally up and to the left.
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OS X Mavericks Preview: Safari Power Saver cuts Flash off at the knees
Nothing heats a Mac up (or drains its battery) faster than power-hungry Flash content running on a web site. Apple's finally giving Mac users the means to cut that off at the knees with a new technology in Mavericks called Safari Power Saver.
With the rise of HTML 5 and the dominance of the iPad as a web surfing tool, use of Adobe Flash is on the wane, but it's still used by thousands of sites. Apple's done its part to try to move progress forward by leaving Adobe Flash out of the default configuration of newly shipping Macs, leaving it to customers to decide if they want to enable the technology on their own systems. But once it's on, Adobe Flash can cause other issues on your Mac. Now Apple's doing something about it, thanks to Power Saver, a feature coming to Safari with OS X Mavericks' release.
Even the more conscientious Mac user is bound to miss it once in a while when a web page laden with Flash content loads. All of a sudden you're watching your battery meter drop rapidly and you notice the MacBook is running really hot, and oh, that noise - the fans have gone into high gear trying to get heat away from the motherboard.
Using a Flash blocker extension is one option - and it's one that many of us use quite successfully. But that leaves web pages looking ugly, with gaps or spaces where there should be content.
Apple's come up with a different solution for OS X Mavericks, and they're calling it Safari Power Saver. The new feature of Safari running on Mavericks wrests the Mac's CPU out of Flash's hands and puts it back in your control.
Here's how Apple describes Safari Power Saver:
The new Safari Power Saver feature recognizes the difference between what you came to see and the stuff you probably didn't. If the content is front and center it plays as usual. But if it's off in the margins, Safari Power Saver pauses it. You'll see a static preview, and it won't run until you click to play it.
The way it works is simple: unless you're give it permission, Safari doesn't arbitrarily load Flash content on a web page. Instead, Safari displays a static preview with a graphic laid on top that says, "Click to Start Flash plug-in." Once you've told it to use Flash, Safari goes ahead and loads the content. Otherwise, the Flash content is paused.
The difference? Apple says it a Mac CPU running Safari Power Saver can use up to 35 percent less power than before.
We'd like to think we're living in a post-Flash world, and more and more that's the case. But some web vendors still stubbornly cling on to older technology because they're unable or unwilling to make the transition. Until the day we can finally drive a stake through this vampire's heart, Flash is something that many of us will have to live with. Safari Power Saver makes it a bit easier to deal with today's reality.
I'm really interested to hear from you: Do you currently use ad blocking software with Safari? Have you done away with Flash all together? Do you think that Safar Power Saver is going to help you? Please tell me in the comments.
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OS X Mavericks Preview: Safari Power Saver cuts Flash off at the knees
I use AdBlock and Plugin customs. My family who work at Adobe aren't very happy with me!)
My webpages are pleasantly still and quiet. But sometimes I need to turn them off to work on Flash heavy sites. I have been hoping for a menubar toggle to turn extensions on and off. MAybe this will fill the bill more elegantly
Coming up to 3-years Flash-free following John Gruber's instructions: http://daringfireball.net/2010/11/flash_free_and_cheating_with_google_ch...
I use Safari's "Develop > Open Page With" menu to open page in Chrome, when I must to view Flash-based content.
The other trick for use on YouTube is Safari's "Develop > User Agent > Safari … iPad, as YouTube still often assumes, since I'm on a desktop, that it will serve me the Flash version, even though it has an MP4 version for mobile devices. http://daringfireball.net/2010/11/masquerading_as_mobile_safari
I use click2flash. Power saver doesn't really block flash that well in my testing.
It's a beta. An early beta.
what I noticed with Flash is that when the iOS devices came out and the issue was in the news there was a massive movement to "de-flash" web pages, but that since then it's slowed right down and even reversed. A lot of sites also seem to be auto-detecting and if it's iOS it shows you the Flash free page, but if its a desktop it shows you the Flash page.
Exactly. Right now you need to know enough to install AdBlocker, Click to Flash or another extension (or not install Flash to begin with). It's another example of how Apple is trying to make the user experience simpler for everyone with Mavericks.
An excellent move by Apple. As more and more iOS devices permeate the population....computers themselves will start to be replaced. Many older folks...my parents and in laws included, keep their Windows boxes around for 5-6 years. We just bought my parents an iMac for Christmas this past year...the in-laws this time around. Both have been enjoying the iPad and iPhone since release and their transition to the iMac (after 20 years on Windows) was almost seamless. Incredibly intuitive for them...especially with the magic track pad, and WOW! Have the 'issue and support' calls decreased to almost zero! Lol...I think over the next three to five years there will be a massive resurgence in 'Mac' sales. Laptops, iMacs, Airs...their displays. After folks' experiences with iOS, it'll lend itself to at least a serious look at a Mac when it comes time to buy that next home computer. And with the mini, the iMac, the simplicity of their design and aesthetics...as well as the pain free, almost non existent support and maintenance....said folks will be happy. That said, none of them will automatically go to safari preferences and select extensions and plug ins to overcome their Flash woes. Most wont realize those 'woes' even exist, nor the impact they have on the battery. Mavericks is doing some really cool stuff when it comes to energy consumption and with Haswell, efficiency will be even better.
I use the Click To Flash plug in on my iMac and rarely have to click to watch something these days. They grey boxes don't annoy me, but the Flash updates that Adobe seems to push out every 30 days or so do get annoying!
My MacBook doesn't have Adobe Flash. I use Safari without Flash. I use Google Chrome if I have to use Flash.
A global click-to-play mechanism still suits me better. ClickToFlash does this well, plus its ability to replace Flash with HTML5 video is just superb.
I just a run a 25,000+ entry long Hosts file and that pretty much blocks the evil Flash (and most pop-ups) from even loading on my system.
I run the hosts file from someonewhocares.org/hosts/ with a load of extra things in it.
I also use gas mask ( clockwise.ee/gasmask/ ) so I can switch hosts files with a click
All the vitriol is generally well and good, except for this: FLASH is absolutely the ONLY video codec that supports alpha channel, which allows for transparent backgrounds. This frees up video from the "box" and allows characters to interact seamlessly with the architecture of the website. It can be elegant and fun. Here is a good example: www.speakingresults.com.
You can say whatever you wish about our work, it may not be your cup of tea. But having the capability is good for the community, and video as an artform.
Nothing else out there can replace it right now. I have been amazed that no-one has developed a modern codec with that capability in the 2 years since Apple declared war on Flash. I would embrace a replacement in an instant.
Thank you! HTML5 will have even more issues, its less efficient, less secure. Most of the Apple pages promoting their newest hardware are 2-3 megs in size sans QT content. They rev up my macbook air just as much as flash. Like it or not if there were not ads and videos on sites you would not have all the free content you enjoy.


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Cape Canopy Tour Provides Epic View of Elgin
Rob PetersThe Cape Canopy Tour in the in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve was recently named by Lonely Planet as the second best new attraction in the world, I have been desperate to experience since they began operating last year and recently got a chance. Suffice to say I was not disappointed.
Enjoy a breakaway with Blue Bay LodgeJust an hour-and-half outside of Cape Town, Saldanha Bay is the perfect place for a sneaky weekend – or mid-week – breakaway! Blue Bay Lodge has a number of awesome deals for you to take advantage of this winter!
Five reasons to visit Cascade Country Manor for a winter wellness weekend
Hannah DeallCascade Country Manor has become firmly fixed in my mind as Paarl's best kept secret. Nestled between an olive grove and a buchu plantation, it is the perfect haven for a cosy winter weekend to recharge and detox. And as I am in a generous mood, and because something as good as this needs to be shared, here are 5 reasons to visit.
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#InstagramDiary: My Design Indaba 2014 Experience
I awoke on Monday morning with a sensory overload hangover and I'm blaming the 2014 Design Indaba Expo, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from Friday 28 February to Sunday 2 March, 2014 for that, Cape Town's creative piece de resistance!
#InstagramDiary: My Stellenbosch Wine Festival Experience
The Stellenbosch Wine Festival and Expo, presented by Pick 'n Pay and held from January 24 to February 2, 2014, is yet another reason we Capetonians have to celebrate Cape Town.
Wine canapés and French words in Cape Town's Constantia Winelands
And there's me thinking I'd seen all the beautiful wine farms this amazing city of Cape Town has to offer. Think again Diva. Beau Constantia est arrivé (by the way, when I see French words like 'beau' and ' pas de nom', I can't help but throw my French about a bit).
#Instagram Diary: Groote Post, Groote Delight
Monday 23 September, 2013, saw me heading out of the Mother City along the West Coast road and bouncing in a mini van through the veld towards the Darling Hills where, between the Kapokberg on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, lies a gem of a wine farm called Groote Post.
My Big Bottle Festival Experience in Instagram
Saturday 24 August, 2013 found me wandering around the elegant Cellars-Hohenhort Hotel in Constantia at the third annual Big Bottle Festival, a rather a posh event, what with the Bentley and Lamborghini flanking the entrance way and the sound of high heels clicking across the conservatory floor (at least my sneakers were from Paul Smith!).
My Montagu Adventure on Instagram
Route 62 is one of the most stunning drives in the Western Cape, possibly in the whole of South Africa, and it's one of my favourites. It leads to some of the most picturesque towns and villages in the province, like Montagu.
Five amazing places for tea in Cape Town
Drinking tea is a gentle, languid pastime and there's no shortage of amazing places to indulge in an excellent blend in our gorgeous Mother City. I did a tea meander in the Cape Town CBD and surrounds, and these are a few amazing places to sip and savour the leaves – be they from Ceylon, China, prepared by the Earl, or plucked in the Cederberg, like our local pride and joy, rooibos.
My Good Food & Wine Show experience in Instagram
I confess this was my first visit to the Good Food & Wine Show in a long time. With more than 200 stands in the vast CTICC venue over four days from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 May, 2013, I was amazed at the event's growth over the last few years. The stalls, some far more fabulous than others in both product and appearance, offered everything from food and wine to everything in between that relates to the home.
Top stylish shopping spots in Cape Town: an Instagram essay
As far as my favourite stores in Cape Town's CBD go, these five are at the top of my list at the moment. I tend to shop where products stand out by way of design and quality, and where I know I'll always get amazing service.
Top 5 delectable places to eat in tasty Cape Town: an Instagram essay
I love seeking out the best food and drink in tasty Cape Town, and then letting fellow foodies know when I find it. It can be anything from haute cuisine or a plate of salad at a deli to a craft beer, a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. If it's great, I'll Instagram it immediately it and show it off to my followers.


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Houston Section Meeting
Lubrication History
October 3, 2012
Title: Lubrication History
Presenter: Dr. Rafael Tadmor, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Department Lamar University
The meanings of the concepts of "force" and "motion" went through changes along history from the very basic meanings they has in antiquity through the approaches of Socrates, Galileo, Newton, Albert Einstein, and others, all of whom progressively laid the foundations for modern science. We will use these to review the progress of science ending up in layman description of cutting edge nowadays tribological concepts.
Meeting Location:
Brady's Landing Restaurant
8505 Cypress St.
Houston, TX 77012
11:00-11:30 a.m.
11:30-12:00 p.m.
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Students $10
Members $25
Non-members $30
The STLE Houston Section's monthly meetings provide a platform to network, advance the knowledge, learn current trends in tribology, lubrication and related industries, good food and much more.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating five deaths and a non-fatal heart attack that may be linked to Monster Energy drinks. The FDA has pointed out that while the investigation is going on, it does not mean that Monster Energy drinks caused these adverse events, which were reported to the FDA over a span of eight years. Other adverse event reports have been associated with consuming the energy drinks. Read the New York Times article here, as well as this one from NBC News.
Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) has now been launched to answer many of your questions about Dietary Supplements. Visit the OPSS section of HPRC's website now to learn more!
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Military Health's Women's Health Awareness Month. The international pink ribbon symbol represents a community dedicated to awareness and prevention of breast cancer, a disease that mostly affects women. According the National Cancer Institute, there were over 220,000 new diagnoses of breast cancer in 2012 and more than 39,000 related deaths in the U.S. This puts breast cancer as the nation's second leading cause of death among women (after heart disease).
What can you do to reduce your risk? A new study of more than 3,000 women found that those who exercised 10-19 hours a week during their reproductive years lowered their risk of getting breast cancer after menopause by one third. Women who started exercising after the onset of menopause also lowered their risk by about 30% with 9-17 hours of exercise per week. Researchers concluded that women can reduce their risk for breast cancer through a physically active lifestyle. The link between exercise and breast cancer is not fully understood, and research continues, but if ever you needed a good reason to start exercising or keep exercising, this is a good one. You can learn more about breast cancer and other women's issues on the Women's Health page of health.mil.
In conjunction with the DoD campaign, Operation Live Well, HPRC will be highlighting important issues related to both military and family health.
HPRC's list of DMAA-containing dietary supplement products has been reformatted, revealing that many are no longer being manufactured or distributed. A number of manufacturers now indicate on their websites that products previously containing DMAA have been reformulated. DMAA-containing versions of discontinued or reformulated products are likely to be on the market until retail supplies have been exhausted, so check labels carefully for ingredients. However, the only way to be certain a product no longer contains DMAA is through laboratory testing.
Body armor, in addition to necessary equipment and supplies, well exceeds the recommended carrying maximum of 50 pounds. The DoD was asked by Congress to conduct a research project to explore the possibility of lightening body armor without sacrificing protection. Currently, the research shows it does not seem possible to make body armor out of a lighter material while still adequately protecting the individual. However, leaders are taking a more preventative approach to reducing injuries on the battlefield. These include changes in pre-deployment training, as well as an increased number of deployed physical and occupational therapists and improvements in forward-deployed care centers.
Two just-released government reports show that many supplements are illegally labeled and some companies are not including their phone number or address on the labels of products as the FDA requires. The first report explains that some of the structure/function claims on labels (such as "promotes weight loss" or "supports healthy immune function") could not be backed up. The second report explained that 28% of companies tested did not register with FDA as required, and 72% of the companies whose products were examined did not provide the appropriate company information to the FDA. At both of the links above you also can listen to a podcast discussing the reports.
People take dietary supplements for lots of different reasons, and some may take them because they believe they are "natural" and therefore safe. A new article from ConsumerReports.org lists 10 hazards of taking dietary supplement products, pointing out that supplements are not risk-free.
Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) is about to launch this summer and will answer many of your questions about Dietary Supplements. Watch for HPRC's announcement coming soon.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found violations in manufacturing practices in half of almost 450 dietary supplement companies it has inspected over the last four years, according to a Chicago Tribune article. The implications of these findings can have serious health problems for consumers. Since dietary supplement manufacturers are the ones responsible for ensuring a product is safe before it is marketed, the FDA inspects companies to check for compliance and takes action only if a product is deemed unsafe after it has been marketed. For more information, see the FDA website's Dietary Supplements section.
Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) will launch this summer, with answers to many of the questions you may have about Dietary Supplements. Watch for HPRC's announcement coming soon.
A new dietary supplement ingredient, dendrobium, is appearing rapidly in dietary supplement products promoted to boost athletic performance. According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, manufacturers claim that dendrobium is a natural source of the stimulant phenylethylamine, but some researchers say that phenylethylamine doesn't occur naturally in dendrobium. Phenylethylamine is a stimulant, with effects similar to those of amphetamines. At this time, the safety of dendrobium is unknown, so users should be aware that products containing this ingredient might be unsafe, particularly when used in combination with exercise.
Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) is about to launch this summer and will answer many of your questions about Dietary Supplements. Watch for HPRC's announcement coming soon.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements containing 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) due to lack of safety evidence provided before marketing. The FDA states that information about the safety of DMAA as a dietary supplement ingredient has not been identified. For more information, see the FDA News Release and HPRC's latest on Dietary Supplement Products Containing DMAA.
The latest news on DMAA includes the New Zealand government's ban just placed on DMAA-containing products. DMAA has already been declared a drug in Canada and is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, the United States Anti-doping Agency (USADA), collegiate sports teams, and most professional sports teams.
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Catherine Avery arrives and interferes with Richard's case, Heather's fate becomes known, and Callie is in crisis over Arizona's cheating.
In Meredith's room, Christina and Alex chat to her about whether Richard put her in his will, and if he thinks he is her father.
In the OR, Derek and Shane have a crisis on their hands when Heather crashes. Shane runs out of the room.
Richard is being operated on by Bailey and Owen when Catherine arrives and starts hollering about their choices from the observation gallery. She screams at them to close him up as his monitor begins beeping. Bailey tells Owen to go - she'll close.
In the corridor, Jo tells Alex that Heather didn't make it. Murphy stares through the window as Heather is covered with a sheet. Owen is informed and Christina tells him she's sorry about Heather. April is about to talk to Jackson, when he is interrupted by Stephanie who needs comforting because of Heather dying. Matthew watches April's face from across the room. Arizona tries to talk to Callie, who brushes her off.
Outside, Matthew confronts April about her feelings for Avery. He asks if she wanted to say no to his proposal and walks away.
Arizona arrives at home to find that Callie appears to have left with Sofia.
In Meredith's room, she is told that Richard stabilized after Bailey closed. She wonders if she closed just because Catherine Avery was screaming in the observation gallery. Derek arrives and talks to Meredith about losing Heather. He says her family is coming. Mer asks him to pick up Zola from the daycare to take her home - the interns can wait for Heather's family.
In the hallway, Catherine Avery reads the riot act to Bailey and Owen about opening up Richard. She is rude to Bailey and demands to see his charts immediately. Owen catches up to Christina at the nurses' station. He says he wishes he'd known the last time was going to be their last time together - he'd have done things differently. They both look thoughtful and then head into the on-call room for sex.
Derek arrives at home with Zola to find Callie sobbing on his sofa. She cries that Meredith told her to come there instead of a hotel and Sofia's asleep in the other room. Derek tries to cope with Callie who is drinking, crying, and talking.
Arizona has returned to the hospital and is yelling at a nurse to page Callie 911. Alex intervenes. Christina overhears and goes to tell Meredith, who suggests Christina tell Arizona that Callie's at her house. Christina doesn't think it's a good idea. Mer asks what happened to her hair. When Meredith pages Arizona to the room and tells her where Callie is at, Arizona takes off angrily. Christina says, "I told you so."
In the locker room, the interns bicker over who will greet Heather's family, since none of them had a good relationship with her. They decide to go to Meredith for advice. She tells them to say they loved Heather and they were all like a family.
In the foyer, Jackson is worrying about marrying the two injured paramedics when he comes upon his mother. She starts to speak angrily, but he stops her by saying he knows she's terrified about Richard. She accepts a hug, but says she will move Richard to another hospital as soon as he's stable. Jackson goes straight to Meredith to tell her if she hands the reigns to his mother, she'll move Richard. Mer demands a wheelchair. April comes in saying she can't have anything to do with a wedding today. Alex appears, hollering about the firefighters leaving their beds. Mer asks again for a wheelchair.
Christina meets Owen by the nurses' station again. She has another idea of what they might have done for their last time. They head into the on-call room for sex again. After, they talk about how they can't be friends - this will keep happening. Christina ends up crying. "This is not easy for me." He holds her.
In her wheelchair, Meredith visits Webber and discusses with Bailey why she wants to go in and remove the infection even if it stresses his heart. Meredith calls and books an OR. Catherine Avery returns on the rampage and Jackson hollers at her that Richard didn't choose her to make his decisions - he chose Meredith. In the OR, Bailey finds what she was looking for when she opens up Richard.
Meredith goes back to her room and ends up in a discussion with Christina and Alex about designating healthcare proxies. Alex holds the baby.
Jackson performs a marriage ceremony for the two firefighters in their hospital room. April stands beside him looking miserable. After, Jackson goes on a rant to April. "You didn't want me." He tells her to marry Matthew or move on, but none of this has to do with him - it's entirely about her. April looks shocked.
Arizona has arrived at Derek and Meredith's house and is in a full-blown argument with Callie while Derek tries to keep Zola distracted.
The interns are in the locker room drinking. They get into confessions. Murphy says her mom knew Mark Sloan, who helped her get into the program. Jo admits her dire background, Stephanie says she got a cheerleader scholarship, and Shane remains silent. They are laughing hysterically when Heather's mother arrives. Derek returns and breaks the news to the mother. The interns look upset. They take the woman to Heather's locker and tell her stories about her daughter, including one Meredith told them she shared with George's mother when he died. Heather's mother holds Shane while he cries. After, Derek tells the interns to go home, but Shane decides to go to the mudslide with the firefighters. Stephanie makes a speech insisting that they go with him. Murphy and Jo follow her.
April drags Matthew into the chapel and proposes to him. She says she'll always have feelings for Jackson but she wants to marry him. Matthew picks her up and spins her around.
In the corridor, Callie tells Arizona that she will be staying at Meredith's house and they will swap off with Sofia. Arizona asks how long this will be going on. Callie doesn't know. Nearby, Christina says an awkward goodnight to Owen, saying she's going to help out at Meredith's house.
Bailey calls Ben from the lounge and leaves him a message. She's sorry she keeps missing him and explains about Richard. She is emotional and hangs up.
Christina, Callie, and Derek are bustling around discussing dinner at Derek and Meredith's house when Arizona shows up wanting to see Sofia. Callie refuses, but Christina suggests giving her just five minutes. Arizona tells Sofia how much she loves and misses her.
The next day, Catherine argues with Bailey in Richard's hospital room. Bailey wants her to say she was right. Catherine wants another opinion. Christina listens as Meredith tells Catherine straight out that Richard picked her to be his girlfriend - not his healthcare proxy - she has not say in his case. Richard, unconscious but listening, thinks he was right about one thing...
Candi's Comments:
A very solid beginning to the season! There were times when it didn't feel as exciting as it might have - I'm not sure why. Catherine Avery was ferocious - she certainly caught the attention. The Christina/Owen and Callie/Arizona stuff pulls you in two directions. Still loving Alex and Jo, and hoping April and Jackson will come to their senses!
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A Graniteville man told authorities he was assaulted by two people while working at a free cell phone tent on Tuesday, according to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.
The incident happened in the parking lot of Reid's on Jefferson Davis Highway about 10:25 a.m., according to a sheriff's report.
The 52-year-old victim told officers he was working at the government free cell phone tent with the two suspects, who are co-workers of the victim, according to the report. The man was waiting on two customers when one of the suspects grabbed a customer's ID from the victim.
The victim then took the ID back, which "started a verbal altercation," according to the report. The victim said one of the suspects pushed him to the ground and began punching him in the face, while the other suspect was reportedly kicking him.
The two customers told officer the victim never assaulted either suspect and that they saw the victim get pushed down to the ground, punched in the face and kicked.
The victim had an abrasion on his nose and several scrapes on both of his legs, according to the report. He told officers he did not need medical attention.
The suspects, 30-year-old Christopher Corley of Sumter Street in Aiken, and 27-year-old Marisol Santiago, of Hampton Avenue in Aiken, were detained for third-degree assault and battery and placed in the Aiken County detention center.
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With recipes on the Internet and pre-packaged foods at grocery stores it's easier than ever to cater to vegetarian guests at Thanksgiving.
Hosts in doubt should ask their vegetarians guests to bring their favorite foods along. Phoenix dietician Christine Hicks said having a vegetarian in the group can add variety to the dinner table.
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No. I've started playing WOW in 2005, and I continued to play regularly until just after Cataclysm was released. I had always felt that WOW was just getting better and better with each new release (Burning Crusades and Wrath of the Lich King), but Cataclysm was pretty boring and unexceptional.
Finally we have Mists of Pandaria. This was the nail in the coffin for me. There are no more Talent trees, just a new set of "nice-to-have" convenience skills that you get ever ten levels (or so). I didn't even make it through the MOP starting area with my new panda. It was that disappointing.
It seems like WOW isn't trying to compete with other MMORPGs, like GW2; it feels more like they are trying to compete with the type of MMOs that are more geared towards kids.
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I just went through the panda starting area the other day on my free account to see how it was. I did enjoy myself and noticed how Blizzard addded some ingame voice acting and progression to the questline there. I DID NOT like the new non-talent tree choices to making my charcter/class! After finishing the panda starting area it was back to the normal questing zones and so far I have lost interest and do not see any pull to pay a subscription again.
I just came back to WoW and have been leveling through the new Pandaria zones which are very well designed and quite amazing looking considering how old the game is.
I normally dislike questing and have always just grinned an beared it to get to the end game activities but this time around I'm really enjoying questing for some reason.
I also like the MoP dungeons (I've done three so far), they have very little in terms of trash mobs and can be completed very quickly while still feeling fun and somewhat rewarding.
The new talent system is really my biggest gripe with the current state of the game. The choices are in most cases a no-brainer and in my opinion, the skills you get are mostly throw aways that don't get used often (this may change once I hit 90).
The other gripe I have is that they've dumbed down the class specializations limiting the skills you have access to. An example: my Affliction Lock does not have access to Shadow Bolt (normally a nice filler spell), it's only available in the Demonology specialization. The bright side is that it has made rotations a little more streamlined but it really feels like Blizz is telling you specifically how to play each specialization.
Again, I haven't hit 90 yet (88.5) but from what I'm hearing there's a lot of focus on dailies which I don't normally like doing so I don't know how much longevity I'll get out of WoW this time around.
Hope some of this info helps you make a decision.
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If you started playing WoW in 2010, then I would say no, it's not worth it. The nostalgia is not strong enough in you to endure what MOP has to offer. In my opinion, WoW was the best MMO ever to grace this earth. EQ, DAOC and all those other "MMOs" were not even worth considering compared to WoW.
But if you have never experienced what WoW used to be then you are unlikely to overlook all of the present shortcomings of the game.
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Got to agree with the general sentiment. Vanilla was one of the greatest games I have played, now it is pretty bad.
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I've played at the start.
However, the game was pretty crappy with PvP and how the game is.
So I didn't play much after that. The game failed to me. However, many people seemed to enjoy it, as if, they were a robot with no thought process to do what they really wanted to do... Which was to play a game that was actually fun. Since everyone was doing it, they wanted to follow the trend.. which was to play WoW.
No, the game isn't really fun and the PvP was always crap. Yes, I was the best in the game when it came to PvP. Naked fights or normal everyday gear. When it came to be too much item based, it died to real PvPers.
So, go play it if you really think it was that good. It was boring to many of the hardcore pvpers, which is why many of them quit the game within the first 4 months. However, please do enjoy your borefest if you so happen to get back into a very dated game with a high sub fee. To be honest, I'd rather play UO.
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It really depends on what you're content with. If you do go back, you will probably have fun with the new content for about a month or so and then be back to the same old stuff. I bought MoP and it was fun, but it's still WoW and still the same old thing. I think for me and most of us here, we have already experienced a lot of what World of Warcraft has to offer. And becuase of this, once you explore Pandaria, you'll most likely lose interest again (given that you quite because you got bored in the first place.)
I would say give TERA a try, it's F2P until level 28. It's similar to WoW so you wont feel entirely lost, but the combat is insanely different with it's real time action combat. Something different, something fresh, but also familiar - for now it's holding my attention. The art style is amazing by the way.
I'm really hoping The Elder Scrolls Online turns out great, but we'll see. As someone who loves MMORPG's it's kind of depressing. There really isn't much out there - well there is but not much that is worth your time.
Good luck and happy gaming!
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Originally posted by fivoroth
I like WoW - but as a former player of all 3 games - lol... just lol at your statement. WoW vanilla can't touch DAoC or EQ vanilla.
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WoW Vanilla presented far more of a challenge that I have found in Cata or MoP.
I stopped playing WoW before TBC expansion and came back recently, just 3 months or so before MoP released.
It was like a different game at first with the different zones and I rolled a different toon & faction so that helped.
But the days of 40 man raids was long gone and the dungeon finder really took away from a part of the original game that I loved.
Also it was WAY faster to level my second time around - instances were wicked fast too -- no need for the casters to drink at low-level, etc.
Also I found that (personally) the horde cities were way better designed? Not so sure how to put that.
I bought MoP but did not really enjoy the dungeons and have an alliance toon sitting at 87.
Have been looking for something to replace the gaming itch, but can not committ the time to MMOs like I used to.
Have fun in Azeroth. :)
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At first the talent system revamp seemed to be dumbing down the game and I didn't like the sound of it.
However, when you stop and think about it: the old talent system was just getting too deep and unwieldy. I actually like the new system now.
And yes: WoW is the same as it always was. If you don't like it, go play another game.
I'm enjoying it. It's a lot more content rich and "mature" then GW2.
And not to be rude, but these threads are kind of pointless when there's a free trial available. No one can on their side of the screen can tell whether YOU will like WoW again or not. So go get the trial and try it and then decide.
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I love it how people point out WoW is outdated and it offers old game mechanics or something similar when each and every game released even 8 years after it has the exact same core elements.
I can speak for myself. I started WoW in 2005 and stopped playing when DS came out.
Anyone who says vanilla was better or presented a greater challenge, never really played the game.
Classes had only 1 viable raiding spec, everything was horribly balanced and raiding bosses were only challenging only because it was a whole new game. Those mechanics are nowhere near todays raiding bosses mechanics. I enjoyed Vanilla a lot but only because it was new and shinny. It was something I never experienced before.
Cataclysm was horrible. All around. So I quit.
Came back for MoP not expecting anything special. I was pleasently surprised. So far I'm having a blast. Leveling is pretty much the same but on the other hand it really isn't. There are much less "go fetch that, kill x monsters" (altho there is a large number of these quest - Developers have yet to figure out how to bypass those in leveling) and a lot more quests that require much less time invested. There are voiceovers, which I don't really care about, but they add a little better leveling experience and cutscenes here and there that are really refreshing.
Regarding leveling the thing I enjoyed the most was comeback of the rares that give a lot of XP and random artifacts hidden around the world that give boatload of XP when looted.
HC dungeons are fast and interesting the 1st time of course. After that it's same old same old. Stopped doing these as soon as i hit BiS 463 HC gear.
I enjoy raiding the most in WoW. This tier has 16 bosses, some of them are really very well designed. I'm still progressing trough it (8/16 HC 25) and I am looking forward to the next tier which should be out in 3 months tops.
Also world bosses are fun too, not because they are super-innovative or something but becasue they can ignite massive PvP battles ( well, on servers that are not dead) which I haven't seen since Vanilla.
What I dislike about MoP is unbelieveable amount of dailies. Yes, Blizzard claimes that you don't have to do them but every raider will try to maximize its character as fast as possible otherwise you are just hurting your guildiess. Also it's not alt friendly but they said they are looking into it. Personally I don't care about that.
Also, LFR is a horrid feature. I can see why they implemented it, but its awful nonetheless.
There are a large amount of things I don't do at all like pet battles (which are, from what i heard, really fun), Brawlers guild that are pretty fun to watch, achievements, mount hunting, pet collecting, transmoging, challenge modes etc, upgrading your current gear with valor upgrades etc.
MoP is a lot more immerse then Cataclysm was. It offers a lot more do to after you hit max level.
BUT in a nutshell it's more of the same.
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Everything has it's time and its place, know yours?
Originally posted by fivoroth
EQ and DAOC were not worth considering, yet, you just did didn't you? It's a good thing they are just " your" opinions. Like another poster already said, just (laugh out loud) at that. Or incase that was not "WoW" enough, and I'm wondering if it was, (since I can't assume), "LOL" :)
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Originally posted by Renton81
in short: it's still the gear grinder as it used to be, but now they have pandas, tamagotchi fights, and daily quests.....as well as the usual pvp battlegrounds/arena's.
If you were into those, then this is still the game for you.
"going into arguments with idiots is a lost cause, it requires you to stoop down to their level and you can't win"
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"It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver". - Niccolo Machiavelli
its a good game to spend time on, if you still like WoW then you should be good to go. Asking this question in forums is really not a good idea because you could like a game a lot but skip it just because a few haters say so. That happens a lot in forums. You said you get your sub paid for, give it another try and decide. My opinion? i dont like to support subscriptions but yes, WoW is still worth playing and paying for, at least until you find something that interest you better.
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Im just going to answer the opening question.
Yes wow is really worth playing.
But I am moving into fps style mmos shortly DF/Firefall/Defiance.
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Joined: 10/03/06
No way. There is so many better games for you to spend your free time in.
Rift is fantastic nowdays, GW2 is not my game but can't beat it for free to play, Secret World is just an amazing game (and free to play).
Not to mention thatthere is some amazing games coming up, Defiance for example is just fantstic.
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Joined: 3/17/07
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My biggest gripe is that you level way too fast and miss what the game has to offer. There is no real challenge anymore either.
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Joined: 9/05/10
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As someone who's played since closed beta, I have to say that the game is better now than it ever was. Cataclysm was a mess, though MoP is gorgeous and does a lot right when it comes to the PvE aspect of things. Structured PvP is kind've a mess at high ratings and is only fun if you go against people who aren't the flavor of the month composition. World PvP at 90 is absolutely great since 5.1 hit the shores; it's quite a lot like STV and Soutshore used to be back in the day with old TBC mechanics thrown in.
The challenge modes are pretty challenging, even after you successfully get gold on all of them; the dungeons themselves are interesting the first few times you play in them, but are extremely easy if you're not in said challenge modes. The raid finder is kind've depressing due to the new loot system and if you get week after week of bad luck.
The talent systems were one of the most hated changes prior to the expansion's release, but I hear naught but good feedback now that people are in the meta stages of the game and have tried it out. Indeed, I find myself switching talents on an hourly basis to fit my needs, and I no longer follow a build my raid leader made for my class role to maximize my DPS.
In the End, the end game is 50-100 daily quests a day to make money / valor / get reputation to spend said valor... that or running Scenarios for valor and a low chance for an upgrade... or the heroic dungeons, raid finder and perhaps actual raids if you have the guild for it. Pet battles are a fun distraction, but aren't for everyone. Farming is fun until you get maxed reputation and just lose interest in it; the produce used to be worth like 10g a piece (with you farming close to 100 per day per character), but has since dried up in their market value.
Professions are easier to level up now, requiring less tools (enchanters no longer need high level rods), and giving some 2-5 skill ups per craft with very little materials (500-600 with the lower parts still somewhat easier).
If you don't see anything that you like above, then it probably isn't for you.
Edit: The story of the expansion is well told in terms of WoW, and pretty interesting if the setting is one you enjoy. They also have 2-3 month patches now that add to the story and daily quests that tell them (each time you get a new reputation level you see more story and get more quests along with one time quests with a cutscene or two).
When faced with strife or discontent, the true nature of a man is brought forth. It is then when we see the character of the individual. It is then we are able to tell if he is mature enough to grin and bare it, or subject his fellow man to his complaints and woes.
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Joined: 1/03/12
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It is the same...the game is still the same, it has been the same since like WOTLK. There have not been any significant changes for years.
If you dont like CATA, you will not like MOP...its the same...raid, bg, RBG, arena,...
Rather shallow game without any long term meaning or goals. It is good quick fun after you come home from work and need to relax for a while, so you do several bgs, dungs or a raid with friends. There is nothing more to that and never has been. Still best themepark out there, in my opinion...
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If you go to a gym, you've probably heard the guys by the weight machines talking about the protein shakes they drink after a workout and what kind of shake they prefer. Protein powders -- made into a shake or consumed however you like -- are getting more and more popular as a nutritional supplement.
You can buy protein powders in every nutrition store and all over the Internet. You can even find pre-mixed, ready-to-drink protein shakes in many stores. But are protein powders just for bodybuilders, or can the average everyday athlete benefit from them as well?
What Are Protein Powders?
Protein powders come in various forms. The three common ones are whey, soy, and casein protein. "Whey is the most commonly used, because it's a water-soluble milk protein," says Peter Horvath, PhD, associate professor in the department of exercise and nutrition sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo. "It's also a complete protein, so it's got all those advantages." (Complete proteins contain all nine of the amino acids necessary for human dietary needs.) People who are vegan may prefer soy protein, although Horvath notes that its taste is sometimes considered to be more unpleasant, and it doesn't dissolve as well in water.
Protein powders also come with widely varying price tags. "For the casual athlete who doesn't have a specific need at a certain time of their training, the cost is not that important," says Horvath. "So if you're going to use them, you can get pretty much the same benefit out of the less expensive, more commercially available proteins.
In very specific circumstances, protein powders can be useful. "They're an easy and convenient source of complete, high-quality protein," says Carole Conn, PhD, RD, CSFD, associate professor of nutrition at the University of New Mexico. But remember: Most people, even athletes, can also get everything they offer by eating sources of lean protein like meat, fish, chicken, and dairy products.
So when might you want to use them? There are a few reasons why an ordinary athlete might want more protein in their diet, says Barbara Lewin, RD, LD, a dietitian and sports nutritionist who has worked with NFL, NBA, and NHL athletes and trained Ironman competitors:
- When you're growing. A teenager needs more protein to fuel his workouts because his body is still growing and uses more protein in general.
- When you're starting a program. If working out is new to you and you're trying to build muscle, you'll require more protein than you normally would.
- When you're amping up your workouts. If you normally work out for half an hour a few times a week, but now you've decide to train for a half-marathon, your body will need more protein.
- When you're recovering from an injury. Athletes with sports injuries frequently need more protein to help them heal.
- If you're going vegan. People who pursue a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle eliminate a number of common protein sources from their diet, including meat, chicken, and fish, and sometimes dairy and eggs as well.
"All of those are valid reasons for trying to get more protein into your diet, and protein powders are one way to do that," says Lewin.
But there's a big caveat, Lewin adds: it doesn't take that much protein to achieve those goals. Most Americans already get about 15% of their daily calories in protein. To build a pound of muscle, Lewin explains, the body needs between 10 and 14 additional grams of protein per day.
"That's not really that much. Some of these powders have 80 grams of protein per serving. You don't need that. All your body is going to do is break it down for energy. And too much protein can be hard on your kidneys and your liver."
Protein Math
So how can you tell if you're already getting enough protein? Do the math.
- Recreational athletes need 0.5-0.75 grams of protein daily for every per pound of body weight
- Competitive athletes need 0.6-0.9 grams per pound
- Teenage athletes need 0.8-0.9 grams per pound
- Athletes building muscle mass need 0.7-0.9 grams per pound
The maximum amount of protein that most adults can use per day is 0.9 grams per pound of body weight.
So if you're an adult athlete who wants to build muscle mass, and you weigh about 175 pounds, the most protein you would need per day is 157.5 grams. That sounds like a lot, but one 4-ounce hamburger contains 30 grams of protein, 6 ounces of tuna has 40 grams, and a single ounce of cheddar cheese has 7 grams. (To find a list of foods with their protein content, use the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrient Database, online at www.ars.usda.gov/Services/docs.htm?docid=20958.)
How to Use Protein Powders
If you calculate your protein intake and determine that you're notgetting enough for your athletic needs (some signs of too-low protein intake: you're unusually fatigued, feel weak when lifting weights or doing other strenuous activity, or are recovering from injuries slowly) how can you best use protein powders to help you improve your performance?
First, ignore the conventional wisdom, which says to take protein powders immediately after a workout. "Before, during, and after a workout, carbs are what your body needs. They're what your body uses for fuel, and what your muscles run on," says Lewin. "Yes, protein is also important for recovery after a workout, but research shows that at that point, the body needs fuel with a 4-1 or 5-1 ratio of carbs to protein." Since most protein powders have at least 20 grams of protein per scoop, you'd need about 80 grams of carbs to go with that scoop to get the proper proportion of nutrients!
For a better "recovery drink" after a workout, Lewin recommends a fruit smoothie with yogurt or milk, or, surprisingly, chocolate milk. "A glass of chocolate milk is one of the best things for recovery," she says.
So when should you use protein powders, if you've determined you need them to get more protein in your diet? Throughout the day as a snack or meal replacement, says Lewin, but not in the immediate time period surrounding your workouts.
And don't forget, says Conn: "Protein powders are not really necessary if you have access to a normal, healthy diet."


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Running for cardio
Ho far should I be running for cardio in between my weight lifting workouts? Currently I run 3 miles in about 30 minutes every other day that I am not lifting? I have heard recently that cardio can hinder my bulk and I want to find out how much cardio to lifting ratio is good.
i have found good success with doing a "distance day" by going 2.5-3 ish miles..MAX at about 80% pace, and doing a sprinting day..various distances..i do 1/4 miles one day at my 100% pace, or ill do tire drags, prowler work, etc..just mix it up. I have a journal here, so you can follow..my lifting does not seem hindered by it..I am sure gains are coming slower than possible..but I must stay in shape for the army. i also run a 12:30 2 miles...so the cardio plan keeps me fast too...its all about maintaining!
my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/kbarry86
finally got camera, more vids to come!
Unless your training is some how related specifically to something that you need to train for such as a sport or activities you plan on doing regularly in your life, I would have to argue that it isn't necessary at all.
There really is a lot of misconceptions on this topic. To begin with, "cardio" isn't even a real word and when people do use it its meaning remains rather vague. Anyhow, let's just realize that the term is typically associated with exercise that gets the heart going. But let's also be real. You can't separate the cardiovascular system and workout on that alone and not the rest of the body. The cardiovascular system is there to support all movement that we do. And that includes weight training.
On top of that, people typically think of cardio to be exercises such as running and cycling. Again, there is nothing that magically makes such movements different than anything else that we do. Your heart and lungs can't tell the difference if you are running or doing leg presses. In fact, many other types of exercise will jack your heart rate up much higher than what can typically be achieved from running.
And with exercises such as squats, you really do get a benefit for your effort. Let's compare:
Running (steady state) doesn't do a good job of working your cardiovascular system, it wears you out and cuts into your recovery capabilities, its catabolic in nature, and it takes time out of your day.
Squats build muscle and strangth (are anabolic), they can get your heart and lungs pumping real hard, and while they will also wear you out and take some time out of your day I would definitely say they are worth the time. Examples of other good exercises are strongman events such as tire flips and farmers walk.
Another thing to note is your typical "cardio" type training simply isn't needed for good health or fat loss. I never do it. I have proven in my life that fat can be lost without it. I happen to be quite lean. I also went to the doctor last week and turned out to be quite healthy. My blood pressure is healthy and my resting heart rate is lower than average which is an indicator that I happen to be in good shape. The nurse asked me if I was a runner and my reply was that I only lift weights twice per week.
All that "cardio" stuff is nonsense. And once you look into it you will realize it. Your time will be better spent doing anything else, resting, spending time with your girlfriend or family, or what ever.
I agree, I have noticed sufficient "cardiovascular endurance" gains from lifting intense weights (intense refers to elevating your heart rate for breif periods, repeated). on that note, I do not think interval training is completely useless. It can be good to lower body fat, and also has a place in generally preparing your body for intense lifting, especially with the legs. I only do "distance runs" (no more than 3 miles usually, only once a week) because I am in the Army, and tested on a 2 mile run.
my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/kbarry86
finally got camera, more vids to come!
Many will argue with me on my last statement. But once you look at all the factors you will realize which is better worth your time. Exercise makes you hungry which psychologically will make it so you are more likely to eat more. At any given day you could go and exercise for an hour to burn calories, maybe a few hundred if you're lucky, or you could simply just subtract a few slices of cheese from your food intake for the day. Furthermore, if you eat the right foods, you could easily create a deficit of 1000 calories and still be satisfied. You would have to do A LOT of exercise in order to equate for the same amount of calories. Again, that takes energy to do so and time out of your day.
Not too long ago a friend of mine switched from being a mechanic to a landscaping job. He said he ended up losing like 20 lbs or more. This is just one example that demonstrates how physical activity can help one to lose weight. But again, we must look at the numbers. With a landscaping job you're performing physical activity pretty much 40 hours out of the week or more. You're easily burning up to a few more thousand calories per day than what a typical office worker does. Compare that to the measly few hundred calories that you burn in a workout and you'll see why it isn't going to be enough to make a difference. In reality, the construction worker gets a free workout all day long while they are working. But anyone who needs to lose weight and wants to make a calorie deficit to do so would have their time outside of work much better spent finding a comfortable way to reduce calories as opposed to going for the workout.
I actually feel bad for people who don't realize that. I had one guy recently tell me how well running regularly worked for him in the past. He lost 15 lbs from running 5 times per week, equating to a total of 16 miles per week. But when he didn't have the time to do it because he had a wife and kids and all that, he got fat again. And how he's just looking to find the time when he could run again to lose the weight. Poor guy. It doesn't take any time at all to eat less. That works too. Most naturally skinny guys know it intuitively. That's why you never see them exercising.
We then have the argument of the after burn you get from exercise. I'm not so sure how much this is. But I would further go on to argue that we can still try to make better choices with our training so that our time in the gym is better spent. I would much rather do workouts that build muscle such as high rep squats or strongman events such as tire flips and farmers walk. Such activities increase your conditioning much better than intervals and they also build the most muscle, which will make you look better.
As for your running, I absolutely agree with you. If you have to do it for the test, then continue to practice it regularly.
I was agreeing with you...I absolutely agree cardiovascular training is not needed for fat loss. The simple argument is to look at a marathon runner vs either a sprinter or pro football player. Yea the runner is smller...but in reality they have about 15 lbs more fat than a sprinter or pro athlete.
my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/kbarry86
finally got camera, more vids to come!
I can't argue with results though. This summer I got down to around 13%, which is the leanest I've been in a decade, and I did it from dieting only. The only workouts I was doing was 1-2 HIT workouts per week. And I still kept my strength.
If I did that good this year I know I can do even better next year. I'm thinking single digits and getting all my old best numbers back.
By the way, I saw your deadlift videos. Quite impressive!
Thanks Charles! only after I started ignoring pop culture and how working out "should be", and started doing the basics have I made the most gains...I try to stay under the barbell as much as possible...I recently did leg press to help my squat, but have backed away from it and started doing front squats/cleans, etc....like I said, I only run because I have to..and was answering the OP's question with what I knew...if he wanted to do cardio, I was utilizing an effective method..
my youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/kbarry86
finally got camera, more vids to come!
Nice discussion bigbear and charles.
OP, as bigbear and charles have mentioned, "cardio", i.e. running, isn't necessary. If you want to get lean, keep your barbell training going strong and watch your carb and calories intake.
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With God's help...Mens sana in corpore sano
I would also agree with that he cardiovascular is not necessary for the fat loss it is only of the runners ...
to maintain the stamina...
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The OSU Extension Services office in Antlers will begin hosting a series of summer day camps every Tuesday throughout the month of July. The camps will begin at 9:00 a.m. and last until 12-Noon. These camps are open to all children, you do not have to be a 4-H member to attend. The cost is $5.00 per session.
Starting July 3rd: Tom Smith will be doing Science Experiments and Amanda Alford will be doing Summer Boredom Busters.
July 10th: Linda Lou Alexander will be teaching Basket Weaving and Tom Smith will be doing an ATV Safety Training Class.
July 17th: Amanda Alford will be doing Cupcake Wars and Homemade Suckers and Tom Smith will be doing a Leather Workshop.
July 24th Amanda Alford will be doing a Wood Crafts Class and Tom Smith will be holding a Recycling Workshop.
July 31st: Amanda Alford will be teaching "No Sew" Crafts and Tom Smith will be holding an Entomology Workshop.
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My Favorite Places to Drink Coffee in Paris
Before I'd ever been to Paris, I'd heard horror stories about their espresso and rumors that it was impossible to get a good cup of drip coffee there. Yet, on that first day in The City of Light, bleary-eyed and half-conscious right off the overnight flight, I stumbled upon a cozy shop with delicious pourover. More


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Latest from all the library blogs.
Looking for something new to do at the fair this year? Visit our storytime at the Jasper County Fair.
National Parks and Recreation Month. Enjoy our Storytime in the Park at DeMotte on July 5 from 7:30-8:30.
National Blueberry Month. Pick a tasty treat at a local blueberry grower! (Call ahead to confirm they are open; this year's weather has been hard on farmers.) Try the patriotic flag dessert recipe.
These days, bundling is the favorite buzzword of insurance companies, phone and cable companies and other merchants as they try to get your business by giving you the option to "bundle" all of your purchases into one tidy package. At the Jasper County Public Library, we offer bundles too.
Ray Bradbury, who died Sunday, was one of those authors of my childhood, along with Asimov and King, who made me fall in love with the short story, and with twist endings, and sci-fi.
Missing the Diamond Jubilee? Explore the life of another famous British Monarch this month with exclusive records made public for a limited time.
A lot of people have stopped into the Rensselaer Library this past month to see the display for the Rensselaer High School Class of 1942.
On Saturday, June 9, at SJC's Halleck Center, the Rensselaer Alumni Association will celebrate several reunions this year for classes from 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 2002 and 2012.
Own The Night is the Teen Summer Reading Program this summer at all JCPL libraries. Now is the time to visit your local library to sign up, pick up reading packets, read the various rules, and get started Reading!!
It's full of adventure, suspense, and an all out roller coaster ride of passion, humor, and true love. It's the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy by E. L. James. In it, you'll meet Anastasia Steele, an almost-graduated literary student who stands in for her best friend, interviewing the high-powered CEO of Grey Enterprises, Christian Grey, for the school paper.
Audio Book Month (Re)discover the joy of having books read out loud to you with one of our many audiobook selections at JCPL. If you haven't yet, be sure to sign up for Summer Reading this month!
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On June 12th I took part in the first Google Geo Developer Day. Here is a summary of the day (Photos are here)..
I'm now back at my home after returning from the Google Geo Developer Day at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California. What an awesome day! I met LOADS of great people; I had lunch with Google's CEO Eric Schmidt and Google Earth CTO Michael Jones and also met the first Google Maps mashup creator Paul Rademacher of HousingMaps fame (who is now employed by Google). Others in attendance included the Tagzania, CommunityWalk, Flagr and Panoramio teams along with the geo developers at VLogMap.org, MiamiBeach411, Maps.Huge.Info, Maps.Webfoot.com.
The Google Maps breakout session was the first chance to meet the entire team that makes Google Maps possible. I've posted a photo so you can have a look. Most of this team, with the exception of Jessica and Thai (first two on the left) are all based out of the new Googleplex in Sydney, Australia and made the trip up for the Geo Developer Day. Lars Rasmussen, lead engineer for Google Maps, was in New York to accept an award at the Webby Awards for Google Maps. The Maps team took the geo developers in the room through an overview of the API including some background, including an acknowledgement that when the API was released last year it was in fact catching up to what people like Paul Rudamacher (housingmaps) and Adrian Holovaty (ChicagoCrime) had done by exploiting the code of Google Maps and creating Google Maps hacks. Bo (at a loss for his last name), prime on the new geocoder, ran through some of the features. He mentioned the obvious point of the geocoder being a missing ingredient from the Maps API and he also mentioned that while the UK is missing today from the list of countries that has the geocoding capabilities, it shouldn't be long. This will be an exciting time since there doesn't exist solid external geocoding services on the web for the UK and Ireland. The Maps team has posted a message on the Google Maps API Blog with lots more information on the day's announcements.
A question posed during the Q&A asked where Maps and Earth are headed "together". Google sees the two products separate and are merely "two different browsers on top of the same mapping database". This is an interesting statement given the online mapping arms race taking place between competitors such as Yahoo! and Microsoft as well as rumors that Google might be joining the browser wars. In the geo-spatial web, it appears that Google is already setting the standard as the geo-browser of choice with Google Earth and Maps as a downloadable and web "browser" to geo-web-info.
My showcase presentation of Google Maps mashups seemed to be well received. For those of you interested in what mashups I presented, here is the list:
WeatherBonk, Dartmaps, World Cup News Map, Where's Tim, Wikimapia, BeerHunter, If The Earth Were a Sandwich - Find the Opposite Tool (I had planned on also showing these but didn't get the chance since I was short of time): ShakinDave, EBay Real Estate, Alkemis Local
After the day's product announcements, showcase and breakout sessions Google held a great outdoor BBQ for the participants of the day. The sun finally made an appearance after the 3 days it had been hiding behind the Pacific cloud. A band played, table tennis and a ball-launch carnival game entertained while tables of great food, an ice tub of beer and ice cream station pleased. There was nothing held back from this day. Google put on a world class event. I had a great time taking part, sharing Google Maps Mania and meeting some great people.
Related from the day:
Luistxo from Tagzania's Flickr photos from the day..
Matt Savarino's Flickr photos from the Googleplex..
Gus from MiamiBeach411 talks about his experience (with photos)..
Blog Post: Where 2.0 Warmup
Flickr user 500Hats has 3 pics from the day here..