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The Idaho Shakespeare Festival's Greenshow the play before the play, produced by Tom Willmorth and Joe Golden, the comic geniuses behind the Fool Squad is a Treasure Valley institution. For 22 summers, it has created lively comic entertainment before an ISF play.
Whether the main event was comedy or tragedy, the Greenshow gave you a chance to laugh at the art you were about to see or about living in a place where school districts ban books and no Ada County Highway District project goes unscrutinized.
"We celebrate Boise," Golden says. "We follow the news - yes, we read the Statesman - the letters to the editor, the bike lanes, JUMP (unfortunately we're not going to be around for that) - but keeping up with the news is part of the job. We are the town criers."
Willmorth and Golden somehow manage to teach you something about the play you're about to experience and sprinkle in the truth of the moment - whether or not you're aware of it. For example, for the Greenshow before this season's "Les Misérables," Willmorth and Golden put together a skit all about retiring their signature Fool Squad spoofs and send-ups.
"No one believes us," Willmorth says with a chuckle. "You can see question marks floating above the audience and maybe one or two people will ask me about it. They just laugh it off, but we're telling the truth. It's time for us to go."
So, yes, Virginia, this season will mark the end of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Greenshow as we know it. What comes next at ISF is another big floating question mark - one that ISF producing artistic director Charlie Fee has yet to puzzle out.
The reality is that everything changes, "So, what's a comic to do?" Golden asks. "They've filled in The Hole, Larry Craig has retired, the Flying Wye is finished and Tom Luna isn't running for anything - I think our work is done here."
For the record, the Greenshow Guys, as they're lovingly called, aren't leaving town or going to work for U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador, Golden says. They'll still pick up emcee gigs as the Fool Squad occasionally and stay busy with teaching and family. You may even see one or both of them in the acting company from time to time. But the momentous task of researching, writing and rehearsing a Greenshow and getting to the theater six nights a week - whether they're in the play or not - needs to end, they say.
Through their wit and theatrical skills, Willmorth and Golden have created an ongoing narrative on life in the Treasure Valley, a mirror that reflected our foibles and triumphs, cultural mishaps and scandals, punctuated by the goings-on of a long line of former and current Idaho political figures that gave them fodder: Brent Coles, Dirk Kempthorne, Helen Chenoweth, Butch Otter - and then there was that little incident in 2007 when a senator from Idaho was arrested in a Minneapolis airport restroom.
It turned out to be one of their finest moments.
"I remember Tom called and said, 'Turn on the television.' I asked what channel. He said - in a total deadpan - 'Any channel,' " Golden says.
They sat at their computers while on their phones, watched the Larry Craig incident unfold and rewrote that night's Greenshow.
"All I had to do was start tapping my foot," Golden remembers. "You could hear the rumble of laughter roll through the house."
The ability to be that nimble and improvise served them well, and the Greenshows will be missed, Fee says.
"It's been a huge asset for us. It's part of our brand," he says. "People come thinking they're going to experience high art, which can be intimidating. Then the first thing they get is this wacky comedy show. It puts them at ease. And people just love it - mostly."
Over the years, Fee has supported Willmorth and Golden, never asking them to pull punches when, say, Craig was in the audience. That doesn't mean Fee didn't have a stressful moment or three.
"We've had more than a few letters and emails complaining about the Greenshow's political content," Fee says. "And there have been nights when I would hold my breath because I just didn't know what was going to happen."
But whatever did happen resonated with the community. Boise Mayor Dave Bieter gave the Fools the Mayor's Award for Excellence in Art Education in 2009.
Both Willmorth and Golden are teachers - Willmorth has taught at several Treasure Valley schools, including Capital High in Boise; Golden is the head of the theater department at Caldwell's College of Idaho, which has sponsored the Greenshows since 2004.
Bieter has had a joke or two cracked about him more than once over his years in office.
"It's an honor to be made a fool of when it's them," Bieter says. "Not only would they tease me in the actual show, but they would come pick on me right at my seat."
Bieter made a guest appearance in a Greenshow via cassette tape in 2010. Tom and Joe came to his office to capture him singing in Basque and used it as a bit - "Mayor Dave Bieter Sings Basque Favorites."
Equal opportunity jokesters, they went for Idaho Republicans and Democrats alike - it's just that there were never many Democrats, Willmorth says.
"It's been so incredibly wonderful to have had this platform and to have an audience that's so into what we were doing," he says. "I can't think of anywhere else they have a Greenshow like this."
Greenshows are a tradition in the Shakespearean world. Back in The Bard's day, audiences arrived hours before a play and expected to be entertained. Jugglers, balladeers, strolling minstrels and more would comply. The ISF Greenshows started for that same reason before the festival had an ampitheater with reserved seats.
However, over time, ISF's Greenshows evolved into something different. They got closer to the idea of the court jester, or fool. Those fools were never really foolish - except that they told the truth, which, in some situations, was very foolish, indeed.
Looking back, there was no reason for this to work, Golden says. "We didn't picture it starting, much less lasting this long."
But the connection between these two actors and comedians fueled their success.
They clicked on their first meeting.
Willmorth, 51, started in the festival company when he was a junior at Caldwell High School. He returned to ISF each summer while at college in Pennsylvania. Then he spent five years at Chicago's Second City, an improv-comedy theater and training ground where many "Saturday Night Live" cast members got their start. He moved home in 1992.
Fee hired Golden, now 48, out of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's master's program that same year. That also was Fee's first year as artistic director.
Willmorth and Golden met the next year when they were cast as Demetrius and Lysander in "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They kept coming up with gags and cracking each other up - much to the chagrin of director Kirk Boyd, who wanted a straight take on the characters, Willmorth remembers.
But Fee loved it and asked Willmorth and Golden to put together an introduction to his production of Moliere's "Tartuffe," a play about religious hypocrisy that had been censored and banned in its time.
The "Tom and Joe Show" replaced the madrigal singers that were a regular feature at ISF during its ParkCenter Boulevard days. Since it started in 1977, the festival floated to locations such as the lawn at the Main Street Bistro (now Angell's Renato) in Downtown, the Plantation Golf Course and off ParkCenter on property lent by Ore-Ida. Then in 1998, ISF opened its current home on Warm Springs Avenue.
It was back in 1993 that Fee asked the two to explain the history of "Tartuffe." New to the community, Fee was concerned about the non-Shakespeare play's religious content.
Golden played a palace guard trying to get the audience to stay for the show; Willmorth played a priest who wanted them to leave this bastion of evil.
That first Greenshow set the tone for the shows they produce today, Golden says.
Willmorth went into the house, searching for sinfulness among the audience, such as gluttony and drinking, and then proceeded to imbibe himself. He pulled out a Polaroid camera and took '90s-style selfies with the ladies in the audience. Willmorth and Golden wove popular culture into the mix, saying they had edited out the scene where the bishop gets eaten by a Tyrannosaurus rex while sitting on a confessional. ("Jurassic Park" was the big summer movie that year.)
"Right from the start, we were irreverent. We were looping in popular culture, and we were eating the audience's food," Golden says.
After that first show someone called the festival office and asked if "those Greenshow guys" did parties. The Fool Squad was born. They added emceeing and corporate and holiday parties to their repertoire.
"We called it a squad so other actors could join in," Golden says.
It became a point of pride and fun for company actors to be in the Greenshow.
The sketch before 1999's "Titus Andronicus" featured 10 company members as The Citizens for Value Based Theater, Nampa Auxillary, led by Thomas Tea-Garden (Willmorth). He and his followers descend on the festival to demand that it edit the play's violence. Actor Dougfred Miller got to do his impression of William Shatner doing "Hamlet."
"You don't often get a chance to do something like that," says Miller, who tried to do the Greenshows when he had enough time to get ready for his first entrance in that night's play.
"The shows had such vitality. It lifted the audience back from their chicken and wine to a place of entertainment," Miller says. "The magnitude of what Tom and Joe did is mind-boggling. I can't imagine writing it, coming up with the scheme and then connecting it to the show and the community."
Working in the Greenshow is often like working without a net, says longtime company member Stitch Marker, who is a semi-regular in the Greenshows.
"It was so exciting," he says. "You were lucky to get a script a few days in advance, and they were working on it right up until opening. Those guys are so funny. I learn every time I'm on stage with them just step back, relax and get out of their way."
Marker appeared in dozens of Greenshows, including playing the title role in "King Phycus," Willmorth's epic four-part Greenshow. Though not quite a success in its original form - "We didn't realize that people would be seeing them out of order, so it didn't always make sense," Willmorth says. It's now a play that's been produced in Chicago and Los Angeles.
"It was all in verse," Marker remembers. "I couldn't get my reading glasses on, it was opening night and I dropped the F-bomb. Poor Charlie (Fee) about had a heart attack."
Some of the popular recurring Greenshow characters and skits include Tea-Garden and crew, Marcus Braintree's Love Free Institute, the Theatre Police and "The Wooing Game," a "Dating Game" send-up featuring Hamlet, Richard III and some guy from the audience as eligible bachelors. Ophelia was the bachelorette.
The Greenshow also offered opportunities for the apprentices and young actors who carried props in the plays to have a moment on stage, says Kate Mueller, who was an apprentice in 2001 when she appeared in "King Phycus."
Though she now works in film development and production, she fondly remembers her start on stage at ISF.
"I was a wide-eyed high school student who won the lottery when Tom invited me to take two roles in the Greenshows that summer," she says. "Tom and Joe took me under their wing, and my years performing with them were, by far, the best times I've ever had on stage."
First and foremost, Willmorth and Golden are actors. Besides the Greenshows, they took on a variety of roles in the ISF repertory company.
Willmorth is most know for his turns as Puck in Fee's Beatles-inspired "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the title role in "Scapin." Both were serious tour de forces. Willmorth pulled out all the stops with multiple voices and characters, performed with remarkable physical dexterity.
Golden stood out in roles such as Nick Bottom, who is magically transformed into a donkey in "Midsummer," the oafish Cloten, who wore a costume as if he were riding a horse in "Cymbeline," and one of four actors in the multicharacter comedy- mystery "The 39 Steps."
The two were paired as sets of wacky twins in "The Comedy of Errors" (2003), and along with Danny Peterson they were the go-to guys for "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" - a send-up of Shakespearean plays that includes a high-speed "Hamlet" done forward and in reverse.
Their work also flowed over to Boise Contemporary Theater. They did several multicharacter plays there, including "Stones in His Pockets," where they take on every character in a small Irish town, and "Fully Committed," a Christmas show directed by Golden and starring Willmorth, who played about 20 characters.
For ISF, they starred in "Greater Tuna" and "A Tuna Christmas," multicharacter plays about a small Texas town.
"Tuna" pokes fun at a community with the truth, says Gordon Reinhart, who directed the duo in both "Tunas."
"Those shows exemplify how good these guys are," Reinhart says. "They're acting techniques are so clean and they do it with such heart - not the sentiment but the muscle. They're the full package."
The full measure of their abilities came into focus in 2003 when they played Estragon and Vladimir in Becket's absurdist masterpiece "Waiting for Godot," co-directed by Michael Hoffman and Matthew Cameron Clark.
Their comic timing elevated the shtick that makes up the context of the play and magnified the pathos in every moment - humor and despair were side by side, born out of basic human misery.
How this comic partnership works is a bit of a mystery - in the way that all great theater is. It's skill, technique, timing and that touch of personal alchemy that transform words on a page into theater.
But with these guys, the answer is more clear, says Clark, who is Boise Contemporary Theater's producing artistic director.
"They're brilliant," he says. "Individually they're impressive, but what stands out is the way they work to make each other laugh and meet each other's standards. That drives them to make work that's better than either would have done on their own."
In 2010, Clark commissioned them to write an original play. "The Krumblin Foundation" featured multiple characters, and their particular brand of comedy mixed with Idaho cultural references and politics.
For Clark and Reinhart, the fast-paced speed at which Willmorth and Golden think together was at the heart of their success. That allowed them to have a free-wheeling feel to what they do, even if it was highly scripted, Clark says.
"They work with this open, improvisational vulnerability and they're willing to jump in full on," he says. "That takes a lot of bravery. You honestly don't know what's going to happen next. Sometimes in the Greenshow, they're completely off the rails. But it works. Audiences can be super terrifying and they just love it."
For Willmorth and Golden, their legacy is in the connection they felt with their audience - the people who recognize and thank them for their work when they're in the community, the personalities who take their ribbings with humor, and the other actors who were influenced and inspired by what they did on stage.
"I've listened to the Greenshows from backstage for years and there's a kind of laughter you don't hear very often," Reinhart says. "It's the laughter of recognition, of knowledge. Tom and Joe have lived here for so long and have the skills to put it in a form that tickles people. That's rare."
Dana Oland is a former professional dancer and member of Actors Equity who writes about performing and visual arts for the Idaho Statesman. She also writes about food, wine, pets, jazz and other aspects of the good life in Boise. Read more arts coverage in her blog at Blogs.IdahoStatesman.com/ArtsBeat.


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Peace envoy to Syria set to visit Damascus on Wednesday
Lakhdar Brahimi is scheduled to arrive in Damascus after a stop in Beirut; He is pushing for a cease fire in Syria for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha; Opposition activists say more than 30,000 people have been killed in 19 months. Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) …
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Microsoft Courier leaks again: your "infinite journal" [Video]
A second video and more details on Microsoft's Courier notebook-tablet project have arrived, again courtesy of Gizmodo's sources, and in spite of the shift toward finger-entry of text seen in smartphones over recent years, it looks as though Microsoft are pushing forward with pen-input. At Courier's heart is the "infinite journal", an ongoing - and thankfully searchable - document that can be used to collect together snippets of text, diagrams, webpages and more, and that integrates with a PIM and contacts system.
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Full Beyonce On Oprah Interview Crying (Wanting Another Child With Jay-Z): Also What We Learned From "Life Is But A Dream" [Video]- By Bossip Staff Categories: Babies, Entertainment, Multi
If you are a Beyonce fan and missed Life Is But A Dream with the touching footage of Jay-Z singing Coldplay's "Yellow" to Bey, then... you missed one of the most intimate insights we have ever seen from pop icons. We learned so much about Beyonce last night from the HBO Documentary... hit the flip to check it as well as the full Oprah interview...
Destiny's Child found out they were #1 on the charts while filming Bootylicious and her relationship with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams looks genuine.
To suggest that this woman is "not of this world" or doesn't deal with the real life problems that a lot of us have gone through is delusional and untrue. Her vulnerability, mostly, is uncontrolled.
The Jay-Z and Beyonce love is understandable now. We can see how they could be in love and MOST PEOPLE wish they had something like the power couple have.
Beyonce sees herself as big as we see her. She feels she has a responsibility artistically to deliver... and even if you are not a fan you can still appreciate her talent.
Stand up for yourself... whether it be family or business, but make boundaries and don't be afraid to put your foot down and be demanding.
"Beyonce is Vaaaain!" Not saying she doesn't have a right to be self absorbed, being that she's the biggest act in the world, but we did notice that the documentary itself takes a level of selfishness to do in the first place...
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Community Banking Industry Remains Healthy ICBA's New Chairman Says
Blankenship, Addressing Annual Convention, Renews Fight to Close ILC Loophole
Orlando, Fla. (March 5, 2008)—The community banking industry remains healthy and continues to be the foundation of the communities they serve nationwide, said Cynthia L. Blankenship, Independent Community Bankers of America's (ICBA) newly elected chairman and vice chairman and chief operating officer of Bank of the West Irving, Texas. Blankenship spoke to nearly 3,000 attendees gathered for the 2008 ICBA National Convention and Techworld held in Orlando, Fla., March 2-5.
"My efforts for the year ahead will focus on building on what has come before to ensure our association stays strong and vital - so that our industry stays strong and vital," Blankenship told the gathering. "ICBA and community banks stand for good common sense business ideals and that has and will keep our banks healthy and prosperous now and in the future."
Blankenship also renewed ICBA's fight to maintain the separation of banking and commerce. "Both Wal-Mart and Home Depot have withdrawn their applications for an industrial loan company (ILC)," she said. "But we still need to get legislation passed to permanently close the ILC loophole. There is still work to do."
Noting that seven of every 10 community banks are ICBA members, Blankenship called on her fellow community bankers to stay committed to educating state and federal lawmakers and the American people about the vital role of community banks. "Community bankers make a difference in the lives of people within our communities every single day. We have made investing in our communities a way of life," she said. "We need our own voice. A voice that is only speaking for us. A voice that has but one mission. That voice is ICBA."
The ICBA National Convention and Techworld is the largest and most vital community banking industry event of its kind in the nation, attracting community bankers, industry representatives and state and federal regulatory officials. In addition, with 230 exhibitors, ICBA's Techworld features comprehensive community bank-tailored products and services reflective of a dynamic and innovative community banking industry.
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Preferred walking speed
|This article may be too technical for most readers to understand. (April 2014)
The preferred walking speed is the speed at which humans or other animals choose to walk. In the absence of significant external factors, humans tend to walk at about 1.4 m/s (5.0 km/h; 3.1 mph).[1][2][3] Although humans are capable of walking at speeds upwards of 2.5 m/s (9.0 km/h; 5.6 mph), humans typically choose to use only a small range within these speeds.[4] Individuals find exceptionally fast or slow speeds uncomfortable. Horses have also demonstrated normal, narrow distributions of preferred walking speed within a given gait, which suggests that the process of speed selection may follow similar patterns across species.[5] Preferred walking speed has important clinical applications as an indicator of mobility and independence. For example, elderly people or those suffering from osteoarthritis prefer to walk more slowly. Improving (increasing) preferred walking speed has therefore been a significant clinical goal in these populations.
People have suggested mechanical, energetic, physiological and psychological factors as contributors to speed selection. Likely, individuals face a tradeoff between the numerous costs associated with different walking speeds and select a speed which minimizes these costs. For example, humans may trade off time to destination, which is minimized at fast walking speeds, and metabolic rate, muscle force or joint stress, which are minimized at slow walking speeds. Broadly, increasing value of time, motivation, or metabolic efficiency may cause people to walk more quickly. Conversely, aging, joint pain, instability, incline, metabolic rate and visual gain cause people to walk more slowly.
Value of time[edit]
Commonly, individuals place some value on their time. For walks of a fixed distance, time to destination can be minimized by walking more quickly. Unlike other possible determinants of preferred walking speed, which become less favorable at higher speeds, time to destination becomes more favorable (less time spent walking) with increasing speed. Economic theory therefore predicts that value-of-time is a key factor influencing preferred walking speed.
Levine and Norenzayan (1999) measured preferred walking speeds of urban pedestrians in 31 countries and found that walking speed is positively correlated with the country's per capita GDP and purchasing power parity, as well as with a measure of individualism in the country's society.[3] It is plausible that affluence correlates with actual value considerations for time spent walking, and this may explain why people in affluent countries tend to walk more quickly.
This idea is broadly consistent with common intuition. Everyday situations often change the value of time. For example, when walking to catch a bus, arriving marginally after the bus has left may result in a relatively long wait. Here, the value of the one minute immediately before the bus has departed may be worth 30 minutes of time (the time saved not waiting for the next bus). The idea of hurrying to catch a bus has become almost a cliché. Supporting this idea, Darley and Bateson show that individuals who are "hurried" under experimental conditions are less likely to stop in response to a distraction and arrive at their destination sooner.[6]
Energy minimization is widely considered a primary goal of the central nervous system.[7] The rate at which a human expends metabolic energy while walking (gross metabolic rate) increases curvilinearly with increasing speed. However, humans also require a continuous basal metabolic rate to maintain normal function. The energetic cost of walking itself is therefore best understood by subtracting basal metabolic rate from gross metabolic rate, yielding net metabolic rate. In human walking, net metabolic rate also increases curvilinearly with speed. These measures of walking energetics are based on how much oxygen people consume per unit time. Many locomotion tasks, however, require walking a fixed distance rather than for a set time. Dividing gross metabolic rate by walking speed results in gross cost of transport. For human walking, gross cost of transport is U-shaped. Similarly, dividing net metabolic rate by walking speed yields a U-shaped net cost of transport. These curves reflect the cost of moving a given distance at a given speed and may better reflect the energetic cost associated with walking.
Ralston (1958) showed that humans tend to walk at or near the speed that minimizes gross cost of transport. He showed that gross cost of transport is minimized at about 1.23 m/s (4.4 km/h; 2.8 mph), which corresponded to the preferred speed of his subjects.[8] Supporting this, Wickler et al. (2000) showed that the preferred speed of horses both uphill and on the level corresponds closely to the speed that minimizes their gross cost of transport.[9] Among other gait costs that human walkers choose to minimize, this observation has led many to suggest that people minimize cost and maximize efficiency during locomotion.[7] Because gross cost of transport includes velocity, gross cost of transport includes an inherent value of time. Subsequent research suggests that individuals may walk marginally faster than the speed that minimizes gross cost of transport under some experimental setups, although this may be due to how preferred walking speed was measured.[1]
In contrast, other researchers have suggested that gross cost of transport may not represent the metabolic cost of walking. People must continue to expend their basal metabolic rate regardless of whether they are walking, suggesting that the metabolic cost of walking should not include basal metabolic rate. Some researchers have therefore used net metabolic rate instead of gross metabolic rate to characterize the cost of locomotion.[10] Net cost of transport reaches a minimum at about 1.05 m/s (3.8 km/h; 2.3 mph). Healthy pedestrians walk faster than this in many situations.
Gross metabolic rate may also directly limit preferred walking speed. Aging is associated with reduced aerobic capacity (reduced VO2 max). Malatesta et al. (2004) suggests that walking speed in elderly individuals is limited by aerobic capacity; elderly individuals are unable to walk faster because they cannot sustain that level of activity.[11] For example 80-year-old individuals are walking at 60% of their VO2 max even when walking at speeds significantly slower than those observed in younger individuals.
Biomechanical factors such as mechanical work, stability, and joint or muscle forces may also influence human walking speed. Walking faster requires additional external mechanical work per step.[12] Similarly, swinging the legs relative to the center of mass requires some internal mechanical work. As faster walking is accomplished with both longer and faster steps, internal mechanical work also increases with increasing walking speed.[13] Therefore, both internal and external mechanical work per step increases with increasing speed. Individuals may try to reduce either external or internal mechanical work by walking more slowly, or may select a speed at which mechanical energy recovery is at a maximum.[14]
Stability may be another factor influencing speed selection. Hunter et al. (2010) showed that individuals use energetically suboptimal gaits when walking downhill. He suggests that people may instead be choosing gait parameters that maximize stability while walking downhill. This suggests that under adverse conditions such as down hills, gait patterns may favor stability over speed.[15]
Individual joint and muscle biomechanics also directly affect walking speed. Norris showed that elderly individuals walked faster when their ankle extensors were augmented by an external pneumatic muscle.[16] Muscle force, specifically in the gastrocnemius and/or soleus, may limit walking speed in certain populations and lead to slower preferred speeds. Similarly, patients with ankle osteoarthritis walked faster after a complete ankle replacement than before. This suggests that reducing joint reaction forces or joint pain may factor into speed selection.
Visual flow[edit]
The rate at which the environment flows past the eyes seems to be a mechanism for regulating walking speed. In virtual environments, the gain in visual flow can be decoupled from a person's actual walking speed, much as one might experience when walking on a conveyor belt. There, the environment flows past an individual more quickly than their walking speed would predict (higher than normal visual gain). At higher than normal visual gains, individuals prefer to walk more slowly, while at lower than normal visual gains, individuals prefer to walk more quickly.[2] This behavior is consistent with returning the visually observed speed back toward the preferred speed and suggests that vision is used correctively to maintain walking speed at a value that is perceived to be optimal. Moreover, the dynamics of this visual influence on preferred walking speed are rapid—when visual gains are changed suddenly, individuals adjust their speed within a few seconds.[17] The timing and direction of these responses strongly indicate that a rapid predictive process informed by visual feedback helps select preferred speed, perhaps to complement a slower optimization process that directly senses metabolic rate and iteratively adapts gait to minimize it.
See also[edit]
- Naismith's rule
- Tobler's hiking function
- Footspeed, the maximum running speed
- ^ a b Browning, R. C., Baker, E. A., Herron, J. A. and Kram, R. (2006). "Effects of obesity and sex on the energetic cost and preferred speed of walking". Journal of Applied Physiology 100 (2): 390–398. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00767.2005.
- ^ a b Mohler, B. J., Thompson, W. B., Creem-Regehr, S. H., Pick, H. L., Jr, Warren, W. H., Jr. (2007). "Visual flow influences gait transition speed and preferred walking speed". Experimental Brain Research 181 (2): 221–228. doi:10.1007/s00221-007-0917-0. PMID 17372727.
- ^ a b Levine, R. V. and Norenzayan, A. (1999). "The Pace of Life in 31 Countries" (PDF). Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology 30 (2): 178–205. doi:10.1177/0022022199030002003.
- ^ Minetti, A. E. (2000). "The three modes of terrestrial locomotion". In Benno Maurus Nigg, Brian R. MacIntosh, Joachim Mester. Biomechanics and Biology of Movement. Human Kinetics. pp. 67–78. ISBN 978-0-7360-0331-5.
- ^ Hoyt, D. F. and Taylor, C. R. (1981). "Gait and the energetics of locomotion in horses". Nature 292 (5820): 239–240. Bibcode:1981Natur.292..239H. doi:10.1038/292239a0.
- ^ Darley, J. M. and Batson, C. D. (1973). ""From Jerusalem to Jericho": A study of situational and dispositional variables in helping behavior". Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 27 (1): 100–108. doi:10.1037/h0034449.
- ^ a b Alexander, McNeill R. (2002). "Energetics and optimization of human walking and running: The 2000 Raymond Pearl memorial lecture" (PDF). American Journal of Human Biology 14 (5): 641–648. doi:10.1002/ajhb.10067. PMID 12203818.
- ^ Ralston, H. (1958). "Energy–speed relation and optimal speed during level walking" (PDF). Int. Z. angew. Physiol. einschl. Arbeitphysiol. 17: 277–283. doi:10.1007/BF00698754.
- ^ Wickler, S. J., Hoyt, D. F., Cogger, E. A. and Hirschbein, M. H. (2000). "Preferred speed and cost of transport: the effect of incline" (PDF). Journal of Experimental Biology 203 (14): 2195–2200. PMID 10862731.
- ^ Snaterse, M., Ton, R., Kuo, A. D. and Donelan, J. M. (2011). "Distinct fast and slow processes contribute to the selection of preferred step frequency during human walking" (PDF). Journal of Applied Physiology 110 (6): 1682–1690. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00536.2010. PMID 21393467.
- ^ Malatesta, D., Simar, D., Dauvilliers, Y., Candau, R., Saad, H., Préfaut, C. and Caillaud, C. (2004). "Aerobic determinants of the decline in preferred walking speed in healthy, active 65- and 80-year-olds". European Journal of Physiology 447 (6): 915–921. doi:10.1007/s00424-003-1212-y. PMID 14666424.
- ^ Donelan, J. M., Kram, R. and Kuo, A. D. (2002). "Mechanical work for step-to-step transitions is a major determinant of the metabolic cost of human walking". Journal of Experimental Biology 205 (23): 3717–3727.
- ^ Doke, J., Donelan, J. M. and Kuo, A. D. (2005). "Mechanics and energetics of swinging the human leg" (PDF). Journal of Experimental Biology 208 (3): 439–445. doi:10.1242/jeb.01408.
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The Knot Southern California has published another amazing issue!
Some great makeup Tips from the Pros: Berit of Makeup by Berit, Erica of 10.11 Makeup, and Cathryn of The Studio Agency.
Chef Molly Culinary Artistry, Sensational Treats, and Gotta Have S'more were noted for their unique food bar concepts
Mariposa Boutique was named one of the Top Bridal Boutiques
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[Vatican City Post Box] The Vatican City is the smallest independent nation in the world. Despite its tiny size of 44 hectares (108.7 acres), it does have its own post office, fire brigade and police service.
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This year's alumni reunion successfully took place this past weekend on campus. The classes ending in '3 and '8 were honored. More than 150 alumni and guests attended the weekend's festivities including Gala on the Green, Back to Class lectures, the Rose and Grey Luncheon, a Town Hall meeting and Sunday Brunch.
The Alumni Office would like to thank the many volunteers who made the event such a success.


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Dolly Parton Biography
(Dolly Rebecca Parton)
- Born: 19-01-1946
- Birth Place: Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
- Is a petite 5' 0" (152 cm)
- Is well known for the size of her ample chest, which has claimed much attention throughout her career. She is quite ready to parody herself about it.
- Always uses butterflies as her logo, as they represent beauty and freedom to her.
- Is partly of Irish descent.
- Became one of the few celebrities to have their own pinball machine in 1978. It was made by Bally Manufacturing Company and played Parton's No.1 single 'Here You Come Again' when the machine was active. It is now highly sought after by those collecting Dolly Parton memorabilia.
- Dolly the sheep, the world's first successfully cloned mammal, was named after her, because it was cloned from a mammary cell and Parton is known for her ample breasts.
- Her breasts are reported to be insured for $600 000, something she publicly denies.
- Created her song "Nine to Five" by tapping it out with her nails whilst on the set of the same name.
- Her late father was one of 15 children and her mother, one of ten.
- Has turned down many offers to pose naked for Playboy magazine, and jokes that she will do it on her 100th birthday.


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About A. T. Allison Elementary School:
A. T. Allison Elementary School, which is based in the Hancock County Schools District. The physical address to contact this elementary school is 600 RAILROAD STREET and the school is located in the city of CHESTER in the province of WV. The A. T. Allison Elementary School's zip code is 26034. The school phone is (304) 387-1915.
The Federal Information Processing Standard number is 54029 and the school is in the Metropolitan Statistical Area is 8080, school area number is 304. The Primary Metropolitan Statistical area number is not listed. The location's time zone is EST.
The A. T. Allison Elementary School district ID is 5400450. The low grade level at the school is KG and the high grade level is 04.
The total count of the numbers of male students at the school is 227 and the total count of the numbers of female students is 219, there are 446 students altogether at the school. The total number of Native American students is not listed and the total count of African American students is 6. The Asian student numbers count is 1, the Hispanic student count is 1 and the white student count is 438.
The student teacher ratio is 17.2. There is a free school lunch program and the count is 190 students who partake of free school lunches. The count of the students who are registered for the reduced school lunches is 38.
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For additional information, please contact A. T. Allison Elementary School by calling admission office at (304) 387-1915 or visit the campus at 600 Railroad Street, Chester, WV in zipcode 26034 and ask for the A. T. Allison Elementary School academic advisor.


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Created: 05/05/2013 10:52 PM KSTP.com By: Leslie Dyste
A group that helps Minnesotans living with HIV and Aids plans to break ground on a new home Monday.
The Aliveness Project is working to renovate a building at 38th and Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.
Right now, the group serves more than 1,700 people in a space designed for just 400 people.
The new space will allow the group to meet the growing needs of HIV patients in Minnesota.
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How can I get money from millionaires? Help me I need money! How to get financial help? If these are some of the questions youve been asking then please read on. If you need money to care for a loved one or to start a new business you can turn to millionaires for financial assistance. There are plenty of rich wealthy people who help people in need. All you need to do is know how to ask millionaires for money! If you have a genuine need and are willing to ask the question – how can I get money from millionaires then you too can get help.
How can I get money from millionaires? Asking rich wealthy philanthropists for money
Before you ask how can I get money from millionaires you need to establish whether your need is genuine. Just shouting help me I need money or I want free cash now wont get you heard, assess your need. If you already have a decent income and savings then you shouldnt abuse millionaires by asking them for money. If you want money to start a new business or to look after a terminally ill relative then the chances are you will get money from millionaires.
How can I get money from millionaires? Rich People Who Help People In Need How much money do I need?
Once you have a valid reason to request financial assistance from millionaires, you need to establish how much you need. Dont be greedy and ask for more financial assistance than you need as you will be turned down by millionaires and rich philanthropists who will get annoyed with your letter. If you want to start a new business then look at the start up costs and see whether these rich millionaire can help towards that figure, let them know how you arrived at the figure.
How can I get money from millionaires? Rich and Famous People Who Give Money to Help
Once you know how much you need you need to make a list of the rich and famous people who give money to help people in need. A Google search will reveal many millionaires and philanthropists that are willing to give money. Make a spread sheet so that you can keep all the contact details of millionaires who give money away. On the spread sheet you can also keep tabs on when you contacted them and when you expect to get a response. If you can compile a list of millionaires who provide financial assistance this will really help you keep organised.
How can I get money from millionaires? Sample letters showing how you can get help from rich people
How can I get money from millionaires is a question that many ask however only a handful are successful. The key to success is the letter that you write to the millionaire asking for money. If the letter is just requesting money without a need then you will get declined. In the letter to the millionaire you need to write about your current circumstances and let them know about your income and expenditure, you could even give them a copy of your bank statement to show how much you have.
How can I get money from millionaires? Example Samples Letters asking Billionaires & Millionaires for money
How can I get money from millionaires sounds like a crude question so you need to be careful when you write your letter? Here is an example/sample letter answering the question how can I get money from rich people in a professional and acceptable format.
Dear Mr Millionaire,
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, it is greatly appreciated. I am writing to ask for financial assistance, I am currently unemployed and trying to get myself out of poverty. I have a business idea and have enclosed a business plan, I would be grateful if you could have a look at the plan and let me know what you think. I am really determined to make this plan work and have also enclosed a report detailing my income and expenditure as well as my bank statements.
I would be grateful if you could give me some feedback on my business plan and perhaps make a small donation so I can get it off the ground. I need £10,000 to get started and would appreciate any contribution. On a regular basis I would provide you with updates showing you my progress.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank You
Mr Poor
How can I get money from millionaires? Rich people that are willing to help out other people in need Response Time
Be patient, getting a response from millionaires that pay does take time, these rich people may need more information or might even want to meet you! For every 10 requests you make you might have 1 success so its very important to be patient and persevere.


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the selby contest
What: The Selby is in your place Contest*
Where: CB2.com
When: August 16-September 15, 2010
Todd Selby is a portrait, interiors, and fashion photographer and illustrator. His project The Selby offers an insider's view of creative individuals in their personal spaces—with an artist's eye for detail.
It began in June 2008 as a website where Todd posted photo shoots he did of his artistic friends in their homes. Soon, requests came in daily from viewers all over the world who wanted their homes featured on the site.
The Selby became so popular—up to 35,000 unique visitors daily—that within months, top companies from around the world began asking to collaborate and Todd's first book, 'The Selby is In Your Place', was released in May 2010.
So you think your place is, well, hot? Then 1) upload three pictures of your most creative living space along with a headline/title and then 2) solicit votes via email, facebook and twitter.
The Top 50 vote getters will advance to "round 2": 50 finalists' profiles will be judged by Todd Selby and CB2 representatives for originality/creativity of entry and how well they reflect a CB2 inspired lifestyle—even if your photos don't contain CB2 merchandise.
Grand Prize is $10,000 shop card for CB2 merchandise, Todd Selby to shoot you and your space, and a giant signed poster based on the shoot.


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Internal Medicine/Cardiology
Cyrus Buhari, DO, MSCME
|Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF
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Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
University of California, San Francisco, Fresno
University of California, San Francisco, Fresno Medical Education Program, Fresno, CA - Adult Cardiovascular DiseaseUniversity of California, San Francisco, Fresno Medical Education Program, Fresno, CA - Interventional Cardiology
Board Certified:
Internal Medicine
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University of California San Francisco, Fresno Medicine Education Program Intern of the year
University of California San Francisco, Fresno Medicine Education Program – 2006 First Place Internal Medicine Research Day Symposium
Ebramzadeh E, Sangiorgio SN, Longjohn DB, Buhari CF, Morrison BJ, Dorr LD. Effects of total hip arthroplasty cemented femoral stem surface finish, collar, and cement thickness on load transfer to the femur. Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Biomechanics, Jan-April 2003, Vol. 1, No. 1:76-83
Ebramzadeh E, Sangiorgio SN, Longjohn DB, Buhari CF, Dorr LD. Initial stability of cemented femoral stems as a function of surface finish, collar, and stem size. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004 Jan;86-A(1):106-15.
Barua RS, Sy F, Srikanth S, Buhari C, Javed U, Huang GW, Wessel RJ, Ambrose JA. Effects of cigarette smoke exposure on clot dynamics and fibrin structure: an ex-vivo investigation. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2010;30:75-79.
Ambrose JA and Buhari CF. Does Angiographic Response to Wiring of Totally Occluded Vessels Predict Outcomes in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction? JACC Interventions. 2011; 4:63-65.
Barua RS, Sy F, Srikanth S, Huang G, Javed U, Buhari C, Margosan D, Aftab W, Ambrose JA. Acute cigarette smoke exposure reduces clot lysis -- association between altered fibrin architecture and the response to t-PA.Thrombosis Research. 2010 Nov;126(5):426-30. Epub 2010 Sep 1


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Silicon Valley's latest trending perk covers the cost of egg freezing for nonmedical reasons.
The analysis of claims data provides the greatest ability for an employer to have an effect on health care costs and employee health.
As the popularity of e-cigarettes continues to grow, there's still no definitive ruling on the safety and proper regulation of the tobacco-free alternative. It's up to employers to fill in the gaps.
A growing number of companies such as JPMorgan Chase are extending their health care plans to include comprehensive coverage for autism.
Plan sponsors are getting a lot of conflicting information.
There's no set structure, and companies aren't required to match employee 401(k) contributions; for those that do, formulas vary.
There are ways to communicate with employees that put your benefit plans as well as the Affordable Care Act in a positive light.
Not everyone has a 401(k) at work, but that is irrelevant. Retirement safeguards are in place for workers, and besides, anyone can open an IRA either at a bank or online.


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The first-year Stetson Hatter lacrosse team was due for its third home match in a series of seven straight home matches at their new athletic complex Sunday, Feb. 24, with the University of California-Davis in town.
The next four matches will be in March, with William & Mary here on the second, Presbyterian on the fifth, Campbell on the eighth, and Bryant on the 13th.
The first road trip for the Hatters looks to be a toughie March 19 when they head to Gainesville to face the Florida Gators.
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8:50 am - 4:45 pm
6 Substantive CLE Credits
Course Planners: Leonard A. Sloane, Esq. and James R. Ronca, Esq.
Topics include:
- Update of First & Third Party Liability & Coverage Issues, including Bad Faith
- Review of all cases decided after Koken, including an update of recent Koken trials.
- All UM/UIM cases and issues
- Subrogation & Recovery of Special Damages, including Liens, Preclusions & Offsets,
ERISA Plans, HMOs, Medicare, Medicare Set-Aside trusts, and DPW
And much more!
Walkins will be charged a $10 administrative fee the day of the seminar.
May 31, 2012
Faculty: Scott B. Cooper, Esq.; James C. Haggerty, Esq.; Dale G. Larrimore, Esq.; David L. Lutz, Esq.; Jason E. Matzus, Esq.
Location:PA Convention Center1101 Arch StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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30th Annual Auto Law
May 31, 2012 - 8:50 AM to 4:45 PM
Limited to 750
The following CLE credit options are available for this course.
6 Substantive CLE Credits
May 31, 2012 - 8:50 AM to 4:45 PM
Limited to 600
Pre-Registration: Pre-Registration is recommended. We cannot guarantee space for walk-ins. Walk-ins are encouraged to call the PAJ office at 215.546.6451 the day before the program to see if space is available. Written materials may not be available for walk-ins at the time of the program. There will be a $10 fee for registering on-site.
Weather Notice: In the event of inclement weather, please call the PAJ office at 215.546.6451 for further information.
Refunds: A refund, less a $25 service fee, will only be given to those cancelling at least 3 business days prior to the date of the program. Registrants who do not attend or cancel at least 3 business days prior to the course date will receive the course materials in full satisfaction of the fees paid. Please fax written cancellation to Member Services at 215.546.5430.
Services for the Disabled: If special arrangements for a person with a disability are required to attend this course, please contact the office at 215.546.6451 at least ten days prior to the course date.
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March 14, 2003
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Washington, D.C.—Girl Scouts of the USA proudly announces passage of Senate Resolution 79, declaring the week of March 9 to 15, 2003, as National Girl Scout Week. The resolution passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent.
"For over 91 years, the Girl Scout organization has been a positive influence in the lives of girls who grow up to make contributions in all walks of life," said Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), sponsor of the resolution and co-leader of the Honorary Congressional Girl Scout Troop. "I was a Girl Scout, as were many of my colleagues in both the House and Senate. The Girl Scouts taught me the importance of honesty, fairness and respect for others. I gained confidence and learned skills I value even today."
"Scouting provides leadership skills for nearly three million girls, Sen. Hutchison said. "It's not easy growing up, particularly in today's society. There is no better organization than the Girl Scouts to guide young women in their formative years."
During Girl Scout Week, the organization renews its commitment to help every girl to have the opportunity to grow strong and realize her own potential. Each year Girl Scout Week commemorates the 1912 founding of Girl Scouting in the United States by Juliette Gordon Low. In the 91 years since, the organization has helped shape the lives of more than 59 million women.
Today, there are over 3.8 million Girl Scouts. This year, Girl Scouts of the USA has implemented a national math, science, and technology initiative to nurture girls' early interest and ability in these areas. It's one part of an ongoing effort to prepare today's girls to take on the technological opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.
Senators Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Blanche Lambert Lincoln (D-AR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Evan Bayh (D-IN), John Warner (R-VA), George Allen (R-VA), Herb Kohl (D-WI), James M. Inhofe (R-OK), Byron L. Dorgan (D-ND), and Richard G.Lugar (R-IN) cosponsored the resolution introduced by Kay Bailey Hutchison.
About Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA is the world's preeminent organization for girls, with a membership of more than 3.8 million girls and adults. Now in its 91st year, GSUSA continues to help cultivate values, social conscience, and self-esteem in young girls, while also teaching them critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults. In Girl Scouting—and its special girls-only environment—girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. 91 Years. Girl Scouts. Still Growing Strong. Visit us at www.girlscouts.org.


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International Journal of hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell ResearchIJHOBMT is published quarterly by the Hematology- Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences in collaboration with Iranian Hematology- Oncology Society and Iranian Bone Marrow Transplantation Society.
Stem Cell Research and Therapy Stem Cell Research & Therapy is the major forum for translational research into stem cell therapies. An international peer-reviewed journal, it publishes open access research articles of outstanding quality. Stem Cell Research & Therapy has a special emphasis on basic, translational, and clinical research into stem cell therapeutics, including animal models, and clinical trials.
Stem Cells The journal STEM CELLS covers all aspects of stem cell research: embryonic stem cells, tissue-specific stem cells, cancer stem cells, stem cell genetics and genomics, translational research, and technology development. Archived artcles are freely available 12 months after publication.
Journal of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine The Journal of Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine is the Official Organ of the German Stem Cell Society. The monthly journal provides free access to the entire content. The journal covers all aspects of regenerative medicine and stem cell research and application.
Stem Cells and Cloning: Advances and Applications Stem Cells and Cloning an international, peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes: Original Research; Reviews; Hypothesis Formation; Commentaries; Technology Reviews and Short Reports.
The Open Stem Cell Journal THE OPEN STEM CELL JOURNAL is an open access, peer reviewed online journal, which publishes original full length and short research articles (letters), on all aspects of basic and clinical research on stem cells.
|Archives of Stem Cell Research
Archives of Stem Cell Research is an international, open access, peer reviewed journal that brings about latest research in all related aspects of Stem Cell Biology and its related applications.
Stem Cell Reports
|Stem Cells International Stem Cells International is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles as well as review articles in all areas of stem cells.
World Journal of Stem CellsWorld Journal of Stem Cells is a monthly peer-reviewed, online, open-access (OA), journal supported by an editorial board consisting of 284 experts in stem cell research from 28 countries.
| American Journal of Stem Cells
The American Journal of Stem Cells (AJSC) (ISSN: 2160-4150), is an open access online journal to facilitate rapid publication and circulation of novel discoveries and the technical development in all aspects of Stem Cell research. The scope of AJSC is intended to encompass that of multi-disciplinary researchers from any scientific discipline where the primary focus of the research is to increase and integrate knowledge of Stem Cells with the ultimate aim of advancing the cure of human diseases with this modern technology. To achieve these aims, AJSC will publish review articles, original articles and new techniques in stem cell
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So i thought i would get the first build started...
How "SYCK SS" currently sits - 10.996@ 126.20 - 1.725 60ft
Quick little burnout with new DR's
Current mods: 622 WHP 596 TQ @ 9 psi
5% window tint rear- 35% on front windows
American Racing Torq-Thrust M black wheels... 8.5in x 20in front & 10in x 20in
tinted side markers and tail lights
Twin 72mm turbos- rear mounted
65lb fast injectors
LS9 MAP sensor for boost readings
c5 corvette IAT sensor relocation
ZL1 Fuel Pump
tial 48mm wastegate and BOV
Turbosmart manual boost controller set at 8.5 psi
speed inc tune x 2 ;-)
AEM Water/METH injection kit with 550c nozzle
Mcleod RXT twin disc clutch kit
Tick performance remote bleeder
Separate clutch reservoir (thank you randy!)
LG motorsports short shifter (thank you nick!)
DSS 1400 hp axles
18in zo6 wheels wrapped in nitto nto5r 305/45/18 radials- track setup
futures plan:
ID850 injectors
Tick Performance braided clutch line
BMR bushing kit
BMR sway bars
BMR lower control arms
Basically BMR everything haha
KW V3 Coilover kit
precision turbos -6262 race edition
FAST intake
ported TB
rebuilding the bottom end
front mount intercooler
ZL1 Rear End Conversion kit
Cowl Hood
ZL1 Front Bumper
V6 Rear brake conversion
and I'm sure there will be more.
heres a little timeline....
There was talk about a new "camaro" that was going to be debuted in the new transformers movie. As soon as i saw bumblebee for the first time it was love at first site. I turned to my best friend and said, "I don't care what it takes, i will own that car." The very next day I drove down to the dealer and asked how i could get one and they asked for a deposit and told me i would be the first one they would call when it would be ready to order. and sure enough in late 2008 i got my initial call to get my original order placed. The funny part was while i was at the dealer i was listing the options and costs of everything because of how much research i was doing. They still didn't have anything in there system and they were amused at how much i really loved this car. So my initial order was placed, BLACK ON BLACK 2SS M6 RS APPEARANCE PACKAGE, and then more waiting began. And after all of the quality holds and recalls she finally arrived on.....
June 1st, 2009- my "syck ss" was delivered...
i was the first allocation at the dealer where i purchased my car and was actually sitting at the dealer finalizing the paperwork because they were informed that my car was at the train stating ready to be delivered. But they didn't expect it to come for a couple days after the first. But as i was sitting by the window i saw the big ol trailer pull up and there was my car sitting there waiting for me. As the driver was unloading my car, several people actually pulled into the parking lot to take pictures of it. It was a good feeling and a start to a really nice journey.
this is just part of the break in process ;-)
Then i had a nightmare come true only 2 months after i purchased my car. A driver swerved in front of me and to avoid a head on collision i tried avoiding him and ended up jumping a curb, clipping a tree, and really messed up my suspension in the rear. on a 2 month old dream car i waited over 3 years for :-(
to fix the damage i basically had to have the whole passenger side of my car repainted. this is a quick glimpse at what happened


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A Public Exhibit at the Florida Aquarium: Invasive Species, GMP Project #MX974476
Partnerships in Action!
The Gulf of Mexico partnership helped the Florida Aquarium, a Coastal Environmental Learning Center, build and develop a new exhibit on the threats posed by invasive species. Approximately 550,000 people visit the Florida Aquarium annually.
The exhibit centers around three questions:
• Do you know what an invasive species is?
• How bad are they?
• How did they get here?


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Understanding the Affordable Care Act in 2013: What's New
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Topics Covered
- Overview of Cancer Treatments
- Costs of Cancer: Direct Medical Costs, Related Non-Medical Costs, Daily Living Expenses
- Discussion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Its Key Provisions and Major Benefits
- Health Insurance Exchanges
- Medicare
- Medicaid Expansion
- The Appeals Process
- The Importance of Talking with Your Health Care Team about the Affordable Care Act
- What Are Patient Assistance Programs? How Do They Help?
- Linking You to Needed Cancer Organizations, Resources and Information
- Questions for Our Panel of Experts
Our Panel of Experts
- Michael J. Mauro, MD
- Leader, Myeloproliferative Diseases Program, Member, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital
- Debra J. Wolf, Esq.
- Senior Attorney, LegalHealth, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)
- Alice Yaker, JD
- Director of Community Outreach, NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace, New York State Department of Health
- Guadalupe R. Palos, RN, MSW, DrPH
- Clinical Research Manager, Division of Medical Affairs, Department of Cancer Survivorship, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Jane Levy, MSW
- Director of Patient Assistance Programs, CancerCare
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Welcome to the 2013-2014 School Year!
We start the new school year by rekindling that fire in every child that feeds off knowledge and and the thirst for more! Each child's individual genius will be rediscovered and nurtured over the next 10 months by our incredible teachers and staff who are well trained in the national Common Core State Standards. You may notice a few subtle changes if any. St. Rita school has been providing an excellent academic program based on inquiry, discovery and critical thinking for years. The shift from California State Standards to Common Core has not turned us upside down. It has formally identified what we have been doing very well: preparing our students for top-notch high schools, colleges and universities.
Mark your calendars for our Back to School Nights on Monday, September 9th (grades TK-3) and Tuesday, September 10th (grades 4-8) and at our General PTO meeting on Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m. Click here for the Key Calendar Dates for 2013-14.
I'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new employees: Mrs. Becky Chadwick will teach Course 3 math to the 7th and 8th grade girls and Ms. Christie Tcharkhoutian, our school counselor.
Key Points to remember for this week:
- Harvest Festival T-shirts are here—students may start wearing them this week on Wednesday, September 4th and on Friday, September 6th with uniform bottoms.
- School Uniforms on Thursday, September 5th. Remember that school dismisses at 1:45 on Thursdays.
- P.E. starts on Wednesday. Students in grades 4—8 bring P.E. clothes to school in a gym bag. Grades TK—3 wear P.E. clothes to school.
- Contents of family envelope please read, sign and return this week.
- Hot Lunch Orders
- Family Emergency Forms
- Earthquake Disaster Forms
- Field Trip Permission
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Counseling permission
- Directory permission slip (the parent directory is available on Cornerstone at the bottom of the welcome page).
L.E.A.P.S. Classes begin
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As a 34DD I can tell you it's very difficult to find a bra in my size that keeps everything in place, especially while running. I must've bought $100 worth of sports bras that don't even fit me properly in the past few months alone, just trying to find one that works, but I happened to buy this while it was on sale. I ended up buying 3 more the day after. For my fellow large-breasted ladies, this is the bra for you. ... read more
Beware of the very loose insoles on these. I ordered these in size 8.5 and thought that was too large since I had about an inch of space in front of my toe. So I ordered a pair in size 8 and although the length was almost perfect, a bigger issue arose, where the insole of the shoe would get shifted/pushed forward when putting on the shoe. I noticed a similar issue in the size 8.5 where the insole was very loose and would easily come out when taking off the shoe. In the end, I decided to stick with the 8.5 since it's much worse/difficult to have to try and fix the insole after you've already put your foot in the shoe compared to just putting the insole back in place after I've taken the shoe off. They're breathable with the mesh material but I feel like I might end up ripping it with my big toe. They also seem to get dirty easily especially on the bottom white rubber part. They're not perfect but I still like them and recommend them! ... read more
I have ordered many shoes off Adidas online over the last couple years, and again, the shoe did not disappoint. These shoes are exactly as they are named, fresh. I have received many comments on these shoes, great style and can be used for running, walking, or just daily wear. The shoes make a statement when you walk into a room. The only worry I have is that the shoe may get a hole above my right big toe because my toe turns up and has cut through mesh shoes before. Other than that, great shoe with great breathability, if you think you like them online, you will love them when they show up on your doorstep. -AT ... read more
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I purchased one in black and then one in a different color. It does have a tight fit, but I like feeling secure and that I can move around without the bra moving and causing chafing. I am thin build and have b cup size and this bra is very comfortable. I always cut the tags off because where they place the tags always causes me to itch there. I am a runner and everything feels secure, it is not too tight where I feel like I can't take deep breaths while running, and it is comfortable. I have not had any chafing at all. Love this bra! I would highly recommend it. ... read more
Looks fab - style and colour are great, especially nice under a racing back running vest; really comfortable; Gives nice support - probably not quite as supportive as a Shock Absorber which you can adjust, but feels supportive enough. I've used it on 8-10 mile runs with no chaffing at all. I'm normally a 10 in dress size and probably 32b bra size. The 8-10 supernova bra was fractionally too loose, but any tighter would make it very hard to get off. ... read more
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I really recommend this bra, is really comfortable, I wear it for my runs and it gives me a great support! I love the colors and the fit. I am 34C and I ordered size 12 that I would have thought it might be loose but it was perfect! ... read more
I read about this sports bra in a running magazine, recommending it for C cupped runners. I'd previously been using other brands which were good, but I was keen to try better. I am pleased to say that this has been the best sports bra I have purchased, and now own it in 3 colours. It fits very well, and keeps everything strapped down properly, I'm not sure it would work for smaller/bigger cup sizes but for your average C cup it's perfect! ... read more
It's perfect, I like it so much I try to wear it on a daily basis. I purchased yellow, and the straps around my neck is pretty for summer layering. Also the uphold is so firm, even when I'm jogging I feel super comfortable. ... read more
ordered these shoes with a little hesitation as the pic sometimes is a little misleading. The show came a little brighter blue than I thought. it fit just right and felt nice for a few steps. I ended up wearing them the rest of the day that I got them and was very happy with them! Got lots of steps in and cushion on the shoe was great. it does slide out a little bit but nothing that you cant adjust on your own. To top if off, I received lots of compliments already on the shoe! def a good purchase and may pick up the red one as well! Thanks Adidas! ... read more
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I ordered this antiperspirant under the assumption that it would act just as well as aluminum based antiperspirant. They say it works the same way as botox treatments and claims to be all natural. Every time I buy a new product like this one, I can only hope it will work for excessive sweating on the hands. This one guarantees to do the job for underarms, but there is no information on the hands. I was willing to try anything that wasn't aluminum though and sent away for it.
The product comes in a little bottle that is a pump. The solution doesn't have a strong smell, and it feels like it would be perfect for sensitive skin. I began putting it on my hands and my armpits. After a few days I realized very quickly that I was going to run out soon if I continued to put it on both my hands and underarms. I felt disappointed since, if it did end up working, it would be an expensive investment from here on out. I decided it was more important to see what it did for my hands, so I stopped putting it on my underarms. I saw no improvement in that area anyways, although I believe if I had continued for a few more weeks it might have made a difference. An expensive difference, but nevertheless a difference.
I continued to put it on my hands, and even after 3 weeks I didn't notice a difference whatsoever with my hands. They continued to sweat very badly. I don't know if the pores in my hands are just too small to accept whatever particles are in this serum, but I can tell you right away, it didn't work for my hands. I could see how it could work for underarms, and perhaps even face (although I do not have facial sweating enough to need to try anything for it). It is gentle and feels okay on the skin. My underarms did swell a little when I applied it for a while, but that could be due to many different things.
My advice on this product is to avoid at all costs for hand and foot hyperhidrosis. In the case of face and underarms, my experience didn't go far enough to give adequate information. They say you must try it for 3-4 weeks or more to see a difference. That gets expensive, and unfortunately for me it didn't work for my hands. My guess is that it wouldn't have work for severe hyperhidrosis of the underarms, but might be a good option for those with a little extra sweat.
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How to convert PDF into PowerPoint
There is much likelihood that we want to make edits or changes to a PDF file but what makes us upset is that it will be totally non-editable after creation. Nonetheless it's an inevitable issue that we will come across sooner or later for PDF is commonly used now. Among people who have this trouble, many demand to convert PDF into PowerPoint.
As we know, a PowerPoint presentation allows users to cover different kinds of information and data. Apart from the Microsoft suite which compatible with it, we can also include video, audio and PDF document.
However, compared to directly convert PDF file into PowerPoint, it's still a lame solution that will tumble us in some cases.
And firstly, let me explain the way Ms PowerPoint offered to insert a PDF into PowerPoint. This method resembles the one said to be import a PDF file from Adobe reader but somewhat inferior to latter one. You are enabled to convert adobe PDF into Ms PowerPoint as the acceptable image file.
Below it's the instructions of Ms PowerPoint 2007 to achieve it:
Open your PowerPoint presentation and switch to the slide you want to import PDF file then find the "Insert" ribbon > Object > New>Choose file type to "Adobe Acrobat Document"> Browse local disk to open target PDF file in adobe reader> In adobe reader, click File > "Exit and return to Presentation-name. Finally the Ms PowerPoint will convert PDF into PPT as a picture. But you can't do anything about it except for resizing. What's worse, it only supports to insert the first page.
Of course, this solution to convert PDF into PowerPoint is suitable when we need the entire page and no modification and extraction of content is needed.
The extended way to convert adobe PDF into Ms PowerPoint as pictures is to use a screenshot program to capture each PDF page and directly insert as images. However, as I stated at the beginning of this article, most cases we want to use portions of a PDF file and edit them as we need then to include into our PPT slides.
This means we need to convert PDF into PowerPoint presentation exactly corresponding editable PPT slides rather than any acceptable formats with edit limitations.
Don't hesitate to download a PDF to PowerPoint Converter. (Win OS and Mac OS X)
With it you are able to retain all the information of PDF files including fonts, background, colors, image, layout, diagram and links. Moreover, there have no any difficulty to convert PDF into PPT in batch. And you can input the modify password encrypted PDF files to it for unhindered processing.
If your files are protected by open password, you can remove it with a PDF Password Remover in advance.
Having known the advantages of using a PDF to PowerPoint Converter and below let us convert PDF into PPT slides instantly with it:
Free download PDF to PowerPoint Converter then install and run it. You will see below user interface.
Step one: Click "Add Files" to browse the PC and input your files to the converter then the file status will appear next to them.
Tip: When pick out files from computer, you can click and hold the "Ctrl" button to choose multiple files at the same time.
Step two: Specify an output folder path for converted PowerPoint documents and immediately convert PDF into PowerPoint files in seconds. After conversion click output folder open icon to check and reuse converted files right away.
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on 2/22/2015 7:33:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Red, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is my second Too Faced palette . Loved the Chocolate Bar palette but not impressed with this at all!!! Colours are lovely , packaging is nice but the pigmentation is awful and it falls out all over the face!!! Total disappointment !
on 2/2/2015 5:12:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I honestly really love this eyeshadow palette. I got it back in high school, when I still wasn't wearing that much makeup, and it really helped me get into it. The little instruction cards for looks were super useful for me, since I had never really used more than two colors on my lid before. Back when I first started wearing it, I never used the primer and the shadows still managed to stay on for an entire school day. The wear time probably depends on if your eyelids are oily, dry, etc. so i would definitely still suggest trying the primer that comes with it, because it works super well. In fact, I still use that primer with all of my other eyeshadows. The eyeshadow colors are very pigmented and absolutely gorgeous. They go on very smooth, and I've never had much trouble with fallout. The colors are very shimmery though, so if you're more into mattes, then I would look elsewhere. Nowadays, I tend to prefer to have slightly more toned down eyes (and wear bold lipsticks instead!), so while this is an absolutely fabulous palette and worked really well for me in high school, I don't find myself reaching for it too much anymore. However, I do still break it out for special weekend events!
on 1/8/2015 3:12:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
I like this palette, but the pigmentation isn't where I'd like it to be, especially for the price. It's really pretty, and you can definitely make some beautiful and sexy looks, but I don't think the color payoff is near where it should be for my expectations of a higher end palette.
on 12/24/2014 7:56:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Cool
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I am usually a fan of Too Faced palettes, but this was way too much shimmer and the pigmentation isn't as good as their other palettes. I also reach for more neutral shades also so this also is not an ideal purchase. I will not purchase.
on 12/7/2014 4:32:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Brown
yes i will buy it again!
i love this palette much more than the chocolate bar one
the colors are amazing, all shimmery, and although i have a hooded eyes, i still love it
on 5/8/2014 8:10:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
Terrible pigmentation... Too much glitter that falls out all over your face. No staying power. I even used the shadows wet and it only helped a little for color payoff. I wanted to make a deep purple smokey eye with this but it ended up looking chalky and muddy and just a hot mess. Love too faced but VERY disappointed with this product. If you are looking for lots of glitter and deceivingly not pigmented colors maybe this is for you.
on 3/22/2014 1:44:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Sorry, this review is a bit long! This was the second eyeshadow palette I ever owned, and it was this palette that taught me the basics of doing eyeshadow and got me started on doing makeup as a hobby. Most of all it taught me how to use color without looking clownish.Nowadays, it is not my absolute favorite of all the palettes I own, but it is one I always come back to.
I love all the colors in this palette. I think they are are pretty universally flattering and wearable, except if you don't like shimmer shades, do NOT buy this palette as they are all shimmer shades. What I love most is how the colors are divided into three groups of five, with all the shades in a group coordinating with each other. This makes it pretty much fool proof to choose colors that work well together. The color groups were chosen with three general looks in mind, which are all pretty classic: golden brown neutral eye, shades of soft purple, and gray/black smoky eye.
The shadows are soft and easy to blend. These are not the most pigmented shadows I have ever used, but I don't find I have to work hard or anything to get the colors to show up. So it's not an issue for me at least. I'm not taking off a lippie for something that doesn't bother me, but it might be something to keep in mind if you need/want your shadows to be super pigmented.
This palette comes with particularly detailed instructions for creating various eyeshadow looks with it. As I stated before, this really helped me as I was a complete novice when I first bought it. I would highly recommend this palette to anyone who is a beginner at applying eyeshadow. The shadows are easily blend able, making them easy for a beginner to use, and the instructions are great. This might also be a good palette for anyone who wants to experiment with using color, but is afraid of looking like a clown.
on 2/4/2014 11:28:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
This is the only palette I've ever owned where I have actually used all the shades. I love the fact that it comes with little cards that tell you how to achieve a certain look and where to put the shadow -this is something that I have always been bad at. I actually bought this out of determination to become better at eyeshadow! So far it's working and I can see that my skill has improved. It's such a pretty palette too and fun to play with. Do not regret spending $50 on this and I'm glad I bought this instead of Naked3,
on 8/10/2013 7:13:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
I tend to stick with more demure, classic or nude eyeshadow palettes but had to have this for my collection (more due to my obsessive nature!!!). This palette is so much fun to use for a real Hollywood Glam look when going out with my hubby. I love the rich, intense colors and haven't had issues with fall-out but do adjust my make-up routine when using darker, more vibrant eyeshadow colors and will apply my under eye make-up afterwards. I really like all the color sets but do tend to use the purple combination since it makes my green eyes POP like crazy. I like this and have purchased additional palettes for gifts for my nieces and son's girlfriend.
on 8/10/2013 4:40:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
If you're looking for a "gilded" eye look (not glittery but shiny) AND extra bonus features - this is it. When I first used it I made the mistake of using too much when applying. When you use TOO much of this on your brush with this eyeshadow - it will fall over over your eyes/cheeks - even with primer - I had to practice on my hand a few times to get a feel for how to use this; it's not like most eyeshadows I have used before. You have to blend it into your skin - once you get it on right - it's staying! Even without primer (which it comes with). The colors are intense, while not being overpowering. This palette is definitely not "matted" or "muted". One could wear this to work or out - adjusting eyeliner intensity (which it comes with also) and darkness of shadows used (comes with color directions for night/day). My favorite colors are the "Bombshell" ensemble - the grey/blues really seem to make green eyes "pop", but I enjoy the entire array of colors and mix/match all the time. Also, there is a great instructional video on Sephora.com .
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