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On the brink of turning 30, Chris Hemsworth seems to have it all: a solid career, a gorgeous wife, and a new daughter. And even though he's the middle child in a clan of Aussie acting hunks, the Thor star is easily the biggest among them. Perhaps that's due to his surfing background, or the healthy dose of competition his siblings provided growing up, but his shine has continued to eclipse brothers Liam and Luke on screen this year. In November, he'll return to theaters in Thor: The Dark World. But you'll be able to catch him even sooner in Ron Howard's true-life racing drama, Rush, later this month.
What was it like playing playboy Formula One driver James Hunt?
"Any time you get to play a character that doesn't want to conform to any particular rules or standards is great. My character was certainly, I think, the biggest example of that as far as what I have been exposed to. He did what he wanted to do whether you agree with it or not. I think that you've got to respect that."
Did you have much experience with racing before you started filming Rush?
"The first time I ever got in one of those cars was during the prep period of filming. You're locked into this little cabin with your shoulders bumping up against the shell of this thing, and your feet are crammed in there — the whole machine becomes an extension of you. You can feel every bit of vibration, every bump, and the power at your fingertips. So I immediately kind of went, 'Oh, I can see how you could be addicted to this.'"
Is it safe to say you're a thrill-seeker?
"Surfing was something I grew up doing. As kids, we lived out in the bush and we used to injure ourselves quite often, whether it was riding dirt bikes, or rope swings, or on things that we would build in the backyard. I had dirt bikes as a kid, but not much anymore. My wife rides motorbikes more than I do, actually. She's more of an adrenaline junkie than I am!"
Growing up, did you face a lot of competition from your brothers?
"Yeah, we were competitive growing up, but in a kind-of sporty way. I think more than competitiveness, it was sort of the immediacy of making a decision. I think it's addictive, which is why we do any sort of adrenaline-driven activities – mountain climbing, and what have you. We'd go mountain climbing and fast climbing — I've broken this, and I've broken that because of our competitions."
How did you physically prepare for the film?
"First of all, I would rather have to put on weight than have to lose it. Basically, I went from lifting weights and eating lots of protein to doing the opposite: running, cardio, under-eating, over-training. I have said this before, but my wife was pregnant at the time, and she reminds me that I was moodier than she was. I went from about 215 pounds to 195 pounds, which was painful."
How has becoming a parent affected you as an actor?
"I think you don't tend to sweat the small stuff as much. Whether you want to be or not, you've got to be present for them, and I absolutely want to be. It puts things in perspective; all of a sudden you realize what it's all about. Everything else is driving and supporting her as opposed to my own personal ego, and whatever I want, you know? You start to think about things differently."
Speaking of driving, what kind of driver are you?
"I'm pretty safe, especially when the baby seat is in the back — even when she is not sitting in it. I get in the car with my wife now, and even when our daughter isn't there, I'm like, 'Whoa, slow down! What's the rush? There's a red light!' And she's always like, 'Shut up! When did you become a driving instructor?"


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The Doe Triple-D or Doe Dual Drive is a make of tractor produced by Ernest Doe & Sons in the 1950s and 1960s in Ulting Essex. Its two engines and 90-degree articulation made it one of the most unorthodox tractors ever built.
During the 1950s farmers in the United Kingdom in need of high-power tractors had few options. Essex farmer George Pryor developed an ingenious solution to the problem by creating his own tractor. He did this by purchasing two Fordson tractors, removing the front wheels and axles and linking the two by means of a turntable which provided the steering action powered by hydraulic rams. This left him with a double-engined four-wheeldrive tractor capable of producing more power and outperforming any of the conventional tractors on the UK market at the time.
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Excellent capture here James. I've not seen one of these for years and what a write up, full of information. So well researched, you could have easily put down something like "A funny tractor" but you did not and for the image and the effort that you have put in I awarding you my Readers Award for this picture. Very well done James.
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A great write up and an excellent capture of something I've never seen or heard of before.
The mechanic/technician/engineer inside me is intrigued to know now how the throttles, clutches and gearboxes were persuaded to work in synch!
Of to google now for more info!
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edit: As I've said, I know nothing about this but shouldn't it be called a "Doe Double-D?"
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Duchess Kate says the baby is kicking, recycles Hobbs coat
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Sporting the same Hobbs "Celeste" coat she donned during a public appearance in Liverpool in February 2012, the 31-year-old wore a Great Plains dress and black heels.
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As a result of the heavy fog, Middleton traveled to the engagement via helicopter instead of by train. "There are a number of factors taken into consideration when it comes to royal engagements," St. James' Palace explained. "It depends on what the member of the royal family is doing before or after and how long the journey takes. It was decided that the most suitable way to travel to Grimsby was to come by helicopter."
Prince William's wife received a bouquet of flowers from 3-year-old Lucy Bell on her way inside the building. She chatted with admirers, including 42-year-old Bobbie Brown. "I asked her if [the baby] has been moving or kicking," Brown recalled. "She said: 'Yes, it is. Very much so.'"
Paula Rampling, 34, gave the pregnant royal two unisex baby outfits, wrapped in a cute gift bag. "Thank you!" Middleton told her. "That's so cute." Middleton spent most of her time talking with young children. "You can tell she'll be a good mother," Rampling said. "She's not missed out one kid. She's lovely."
Middleton was then escorted inside the National Fishing Heritage Centre by operations manager Sue Marshall. During her visit, Middleton also will visit the Peaks Lane Fire Station run by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, and she will officially open Havelock Academy secondary school.
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This song was originally published March 2003 in The Blackwood Press DUB, a nearly unmentionable 'zine I helped publish. You Won't Disgust Me – The Sunday Mornings – Bloodshot Eyes You Won't Disgust Me put your mind in my dish … Continue reading
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Johann Pachelbel's 'Canon in D Major', 1694; popular arrangement for solo guitar, as performed by Joe Greenwood on double guitar
I was asked to play this song for a girlfriend's wedding as she walked her processional down the aisle. That day, it was beautiful; but I was only able to play the first several opening measures. So, as a gift, … Continue reading
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Valley choirs add to holiday flavor in Leavenworth
December 19, 2012
By Staff
They came, they broke down, they huddled, they sang.
Not even a busted bus could stop the choirs of the Snoqualmie Valley's three middle schools from performing in the cold of Leavenworth, the fabled Bavarian village of north central Washington.
Under the city's downtown gazebo, the students belted out carols in an hourlong performance that was initially scheduled for 1:30 p.m. The performance was then moved to 11:30 a.m., but it had to start at about noon.
"Our buses broke down," Snoqualmie Middle School student Ingrid May said. "We had to switch buses and sit three to a seat with the Twin Falls people."
In typical tween hyperbole, students declared the ride had been great or awful, freezing or sweltering.
"It was a pain," May said. "Some of us were squished against a window for like three hours."
Classmate Sara Hannan agreed, "I was like 'I'm freezing. I'm about to die of bronchitis right now.'"
Mortality fears aside, the students sang almost flawlessly when showtime arrived.
Students look forward to this trip for months, said Daniel Ray, the choir teacher at Snoqualmie Middle School.
"I think there's some people who join choir just for this," Ray said. "This is a big deal for them. They look forward to it."
Of the concerts, Ray said, "They performed really well. I'm really proud of them."
Sophie Click, a Chief Kanim Middle School eighth-grader, agreed, kinda.
"It's one of the best performances we've ever done," she said, before backtracking, "The Peace on Earth part, but not the other one. The other one we hadn't really practiced, but we sang with the seventh-graders and they knew it, so it's all good."
The rehearsals for the concert started in October, Ray said.
Songs included varied holiday standards and pop hits like, "Baby, It's Cold Outside," before a crowd of well-layered passers-by, parents with camera phones, and couples smooching and letting out muffled applause from under gloves and mittens.
"I was kind of nervous, performing in front of people, but it was fun," said May, who also performed in last year's choir trip to Leavenworth.
Hunter Davidson, another SMS singer, disagreed.
"Nervous? We're professionals!" he said.
Jittery or not, the children had a ball.
Karis Barnes, of SMS, performing in Leavenworth for the second consecutive year, said this year was more fun because the crowds were larger.
Chief Kanim's choir performed first, followed by Snoqualmie Middle School and then Twin Falls Middle School.
After the songs, the students had a different kind of fun, invading the town's touristic attractions, including the hat shops, ice-cream stands and myriad restaurants.
"I want food now," Hannan said. "I want to be warm, and not hungry."
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NEW YORK – Seventeen hours.
In one of the quickest turnarounds in Purdue basketball history, the Boilermakers (1-2) will battle Oregon State (2-1) at 5 p.m. today in the 2K Sports Classic consolation game, which will be televised by ESPNU.
The storyline here will be how well Purdue can respond after playing a 2-hour and 41-minute game Thursday night that ended at 12:15 a.m. this morning. The Boilermakers couldn't hold a six-point lead in the final minute of regulation and were beaten 89-81 in overtime by Villanova..
That was quite a physical game, and Purdue's resolve – physical as well as mental – will be put to the test against this Pac-12 opponent, which is coached by Craig Robinson, the brother-in-law of President Barack Obama.
The Beavers dropped a difficult 65-62 game to Alabama in Thursday's first semifinal and are led by junior guard Ahmad Starks, who averages 18 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. Four Oregon State starters and one reserve are averaging in double figures.
A key for Purdue, as it was for Alabama on Thursday night, will be to force turnovers. Through three games, Oregon State has been guilty of 47 turnovers, 13 more than its opponents. The Beavers turned it over 20 times in the loss to Alabama.
The difference here could be Purdue's depth. Look for Painter to play lots of guys early in an attempt to combat what has to be some fatigue after that war with Villanova late Thursday night and into Friday.
If the Boilermakers can force turnovers and slow the pace a bit, they should come away with a victory this afternoon and avoid what could be a 1-3 start.
I like Purdue, 68-62.
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No other mainstream artist from this side of the globe has made his mark in international music circuits than the bhangramuffin Apache Indian. The amalgamation of Bhangara with reggae and rap that Apache brings about is too delectable for anybody to resist.
After his long hiatus from the music front Apache is again poised to take the center stage with his new album "Karma" in which he has collaborated with Boy George of Karma Chameleon fame.
A hard-hitting reggae album "Karma" culminated as the result of the efforts of Apache and his two cousins Simon and Diamond who have given the album its unique and distinct sound. The album also features a cover version of Apache's favorite Elvis track "In The Ghetto" which he has sung with Boy George.
Apache's musical genius came to fore with "Move Over India" and "Chuk De" which had the poignant blend of
and English lyrics rendered superbly in his rich baritone. The song "Boomshackalak" became such a rage in US that it featured in five Hollywood soundtracks.
Despite the pop artist Boy George's emphatic presence "Karma" remains a full-fledged reggae album. The songs in it have an instantaneous rejuvenating effect on the listeners. The passion and fervor with which Apache unravels his musical genius is quite laudable.
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A preview of area high school softball teams.
The Strasburg Tigers will gear up for another run at a Division IV state softball championship when they kick off the 2013 season with a doubleheader at Tuscarawas Valley on Saturday.
Strasburg, the owner of six state titles, came up two wins short of a seventh championship last season as it fell to Crestview 8-7 in the 2012 semifinals. Meanwhile, Dover, New Philadelphia and Tuscarawas Central Catholic appear to return strong programs as well for the 2013 season.
Coach Bud Weisgarber (29th year).
Last year's record 25-5, Division IV state semifinalist, Inter-Valley Conference champions.
Returning lettermen Seniors Karly DiBacco (1B/P), Mariah Crites (SS/P), Ariel Jones (3B), Amanda Dreher (RF); Caitlin Gessner (CF), Emily McKimmee (OF), Gabbi Atkinson (OF); juniors Kristina LaRocca (P), Melissa Cregan (2B), Ashlee Moore (LF); sophomores Olivia Ray (C) and Tea Burlingame (1B).
Bottom line DiBacco led the team last year in batting average (.495) and home runs (three), while Crites was tops in RBIs (26). LaRocca was 23-4 with a 1.08 ERA in the pitcher's circle. "In the end, it's all about pitching and defense that can get us back to state," said Weisgarber.
Coach Jen Pfeiffer (fifth season).
Last year's record 23-4, Division III regional semifinalist.
Returning lettermen Senior Maggie Murphy (P), Alisha Walker (C), Miranda Dessecker (3B); juniors Taylor Mathews (OF), Julia Jennings (IF), Dani Murtaugh (IF).
Top newcomers Sophomores Kelsey Beans (P/IF), Emily Davidson (OF); freshman Olivia Belknap (OF).
Bottom line "We look to continue to improve throughout the season and make a tournament run in May," said Pfeiffer.
New Philadelphia
Coach Missi Wing (fifth year).
Last year's record 19-7.
Returning lettermen Seniors Amanda Demattio (OF, 3B), Kayla Lowery (SS), Kortney Kohler (OF, 2B), Bekah Rothacher (UTL), Alix Stein (C); juniors Mackenzie Brown (P), Sara Litty (UTL), Kimberlyn Miller (P).
Top newcomers Seniors Ashley Fox (UTL), Kayla Henary (UTL), Ashlee Burns (UTL); junior Josephine Feik (1B), freshmen Taryn Davis (2B/OF), Mercedes Cantu (UTL).
Bottom line Demattio and Lowery have played varsity since they were freshmen.
Central Catholic
Coach Greg Puntenney (fourth year).
Last year's record 21-3.
Returning lettermen Senior Samantha Beamer (SS); juniors Drew Abbas (P), Rachel Keitz (3B/2B/P), Maison Smith (OF/3B), Anna Thompson (2B/OF); sophomores Gabby Fredricks (C/1B), Sydney Anderson (CF), Jenna Tolloti (OF), Devin Culler (OF/DP).
Top newcomers Freshman Lauren Fredricks (1B).
Bottom line Beamer hit .522 a year ago. Abbas was 13-3 in the pitcher's circle.
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Coach John Dupke (fourth year).
Last year's record 20-8, 9-5 IVC, 3rd place.
Returning lettermen Seniors Aeriel Green (2B), Allie Hinton (SS), Kara Jenkins (OF), Cydney McMillan (P, OF), Lexi Montgomery (C/3B), Katelin Stringer (DP, 1B); juniors Samantha Fuller (OF), Kylie Morris (3B, C), Alicia Moore (OF).
Top newcomers Freshmen Jayde Bricker (P/3B), Riley Kellish (P/OF), Karlee Peach (1B/P), Makenzie Moner (2B/P).
Bottom line Hinton was a second-team All-Ohioan and a first-team Eastern District and IVC performer last season. Montgomery was a second-team all-district and all-conference performer.
Harrison Central
Coach Don Bethel (11th year).
Last year's record 16-8.
Returning lettermen Seniors Kiley Staley (2B), Katie Parkinson (1B), Emily Dodds (C); juniors Kara Dunfee (3B), Paige Dunlap (CF); sophomore Katie Ellzy (P).
Top newcomers Seniors Jessica Custer (ran track as a junior after lettering in softball as a junior), Hannah Edwards; freshman Shianne Nameth (OF).
Bottom line "If we can score, we'll be difficult to beat," said Bethel.
Coach Jim Townsend (13th year).
Last year's record 15-12, sixth in the IVC.
Returning lettermen Seniors Kyra Wadsworth (P/SS), Paige Thompson (SS/2B); juniors Maddy Mottice (3B/C), Morgan Hubbard (1B), Casey Franquero (OF/1B), Maggie Daniels (OF), Morgan Woods (OF), Emily Maple (OF); sophomore Hollee Holmes (OF).
Top newcomers Junior Steph Grossi (OF); freshmen Sara Loomis (P/SS), Gabby Kyser (C/3B).
Bottom line "We have a solid lineup, but we will be working with freshmen pitcher and catcher at times," said Townsend.
Sandy Valley
Coach Jill Williams (20th year).
Last year's record 14-10, fourth in the IVC (7-7).
Returning lettermen Seniors Olivia Bland (C/3B), Steffani Dye (OF), Ali Hysong (OF/2B); junior Morgan Dye (3B/C/2B), Courtney Huffman (OF/SS/1B), Abbie Hughes (P/3B), Destinee Hughes (SS/3B), Chloe Otte (1B).
Top newcomers Junior Avery Petro (1B); sophomores Alexis Eichelberger (P/2B/OF), Maddy Russell (2B/P/OF), Brooke Brown (3B); freshman Alyssa Sickafoose (P/IF,OF), Alexis Crone (1B/OF), Kaeli Smith (3B), Selena Shreve (UTL).
Bottom line Bland and Dye are three-year letterwinners and are expected to provide leadership for the Cardinals.
Indian Valley
Coach Aaron Kochman (second year).
Last year's record 11-13.
Returning lettermen Seniors Maggie Kennedy (IF), Liz Smith (IF); juniors Kelsey Kochman (P/CF), Katie Shamel (3B), Amanda Jones (P/IF); sophomores Jayme Hykes (1B), Baili Fox (3B, OF), Brea Rennard (SS/OF).
Page 3 of 4 - Top newcomers Sophomore Olivia Shaw (P); freshmen Jamie Beamer (C, 3B), Riley Wires (C/OF), Stef Risher (UTL).
Bottom line Kochman hit .403 last season and Hykes had 29 RBIs.
Coach John Cox (second year).
Last year's record 11-12.
Returning lettermen Seniors Bethany Sevek (P/1B), Tanner Owens (P/2B/SS), Taylor Lowdermilk (SS/3B), Destinee Stidom (3B), Makenzie Linder (2B/OF), Abby Hallett (OF); junior Morgan Hepner (C/OF); sophomore Jenna Metz (P/1B).
Top newcomers Senior Brynne Cross (OF), Emily Davis (OF); juniors Makenna Leslie (OF), Boo Turkovich (2B); sophomores Addie Borland (OF), Monica Starre (OF/2B); freshman Alli Poole (C/OF).
Bottom line "If we can match how we hit last year and eliminate our mistakes, we will have a successful season," said Cox.
Coach Kirby Shivers (15th year).
Last year's record 3-23, 1-13 IVC.
Returning lettermen Senior Amy Foreman (SS/2B/3B), Jasmine Pelfrey (OF/2B), Taylor Zinkon (P/2B/OF), Kalynn Bluck (CF/1B), Abbey Youngen (3B/C); juniors Emily McCoy (C), Erica Olinger (UTL), Jordan Cognion (1B), Lindsey Gould (OF/2B)' sophomores Erika Michael (P/OF/1B). Brianna Grace (OF/C).
Top newcomers Freshman Jaedyn Wentz (OF/2B).
Bottom line "We return everybody so we are looking to improve on last year's record," said Shivers. "We look to compete in the tough IVC and want to be playing our best ball by tournament time."
Coach Brittany Mast.
Returning lettermen Seniors Cierra Bloom (SS), Ashley Langdon (1B), Demi Wisnieski (DP/P); juniors Haylea Debolf (P), Sami Dorland (3B), Tessa Kamban (C), Alexis Smith (CF); sophomore Brooke Anderson (P).
Top newcomers Junior Johnetta Johns; freshmen Sam Arnold (P), Megan Carothers (RF).
Bottom line "Our coaching staff is excited about the season," said Mast. "We have the majority of our starters back from last year."
Tuscarawas Valley
Coach Bryan Fowler (second year).
Last year's record 5-21, 3-11 PAC.
Returning lettermen Senior Ashley Newsome (OF); juniors Cori Morris (2B), Gabbie Blaylock (OF), Sarah Hostetler (SS), Lindsey McCune (C), Kaidee Walter (P); sophomore Rebecca Radabaugh (OF/3B).
Top newcomers Senior Sarah Homan (1B/3B); freshman Breanna Schnegg (OF).
Bottom line The core of coach Fowler's team returns with a year's experience under their belt.
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Coach Jamie Chenevey (eighth season).
Last year's record 6-17 (3-11 OCC).
Page 4 of 4 - Returning lettermen Seniors Hannah Frank (P/2B), Kristi Atherton (3B/OF); juniors Morgan Wagers (1B/DP), Alys Shoemaker (OF), McKenna DeWitt (IF); sophomores Hannah Miller (C/SS), Stormi Morris (P/2B), Maddie Wolfe (C/OF), Makayla Patterson (3B/F).
Top newcomers Junior Bre Galbraith (OF); freshmen Hailey Martin (P/UTL), Katie Welsh (C/3B), Cassity Mohler (OF).
Bottom line Frank was a first team Eastern District selection and Wagers was a second teamer.
Coach Dennis Koshmider (seventh year).
Last year's record 4-21, 2-12 IVC.
Returning lettermen Seniors Krista Beachy (SS), Natalie Bunn (LF), Anya Misko (C); juniors Cassie Yoder (P), Tristian Hostetler (DP/3B); sophomores Amber Immel (CF), Lexi Lingler (1B), Katelyn Miller (OF).
Top newcomers Senior Samantha Schaar (P); freshmen Lauren Violet (P), Abby Detweiler (OF), Naomi Bunn (2B), Kendall Reidenbach (C/3B).
Bottom line Misko was a honorable-mention All-Ohioan last season and is one of six returning starters for the Pirates. She holds eight Garaway offensive records.
Conotton Valley
Coach Eric Daugherty (second year).
Returning lettermen Seniors Kasey Reichman, Chloe Van Scoder, Shelby Daugherty, Brittany Woodburn; juniors Chaska West, Shania Reichman, Erika Hoopingarner.
Top newcomers Sophomores Chandice Cottis, Aubri Jones, Taylor Russell, Macy Devore, Killian Conger; freshman Michaela Westfall.
Coach Carrie Reynell (first year).
Last year's record 11-7, second in the PAC-7
Returning lettermen Seniors Mikayla Fowler (C, UTL), Jamie Waltz (OF); juniors Logan Bing (OF), Jessica Kennedy (2B), Robyn Miller (!B/C), Jordan Tull (SS/P), Katie Vogelsong (3B/UTL), Kylie Rose (3B); sophomore Kelly Hysong (P/SS).
Bottom line "I'm looking forward to getting the season under way," said Reynell. "We've got a tough group of kids who have put in a tremendous amount of work into the offseason."
Coach Danielle Duhamell (first year).
Returning lettermen Senior Julia Kittell (SS/UTL); juniors Caley Shaw (C/UTL), Becky Bookless (3B).
Top newcomers Sophomore Kaitlyn Dent (LF); freshmen Kristy Spence (CF), Exzayvya Carroll (P/UTL), Chloe Brown (2B), Rikki Cox (RF).
Only teams that responded to a Times-Reporter request for information are included in this preview.
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If he would ever win the WSM, I think Hugo Girard is one of the strongest guys around.
There have been some very strong guys walking this Earth.Here is a list of some who were the strongest of all time-Paul Anderson,Bill Kazmaier,Louis Cyr,Doug Hepburn,Don Reinhoudt,Pat Casy,Leonid Zhabotinsky,Andrei Chemerkin,Vasily Alexeev,Magnus Ver Magnusson and Jon Pall Sigmarsson.At one time experts said only a Kodiak Bear or full grown male gorilla would beat able to lift 500 lbs overhead until the Russian Alexeev did it.Chemerkin is working on 600 lbs.! What other names would you put on this roll of honor?
If he would ever win the WSM, I think Hugo Girard is one of the strongest guys around.
What aboutHossein Rezazadeh the olympic Super heavyweight Weightlifting champion. the OFFICIAL strongest man in the world . And holder of the world Super Heavyweight Record.
But then again he does'nt waste his time competing in ''WSM' competions so you would know who he is.
I know who he is. I also know that in the WSM contest he wouldnt stand a chance because he's too fat! But, since you didnt even take time to read, this is about the strongest man who ever lived, and that goes to Paul Anderson.[img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img]
I know about him-he's not black-whats a matter the blacks to weak to compete?You got an Arabhero.Well there's one in a row.Hey fool the Russians have dominated this class in weightlifting for 50 years.No black man has ever been Worlds strongest man!EVER!!! Edited by: Gary
Your right he should waste his time competing in the WSM competion instead of competing in legit sports like weightlifting.Originally Posted by Sean
WSM where the Roided out losers who could'nt cut it in legit sports go [img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img][img]smileys/smiley36.gif[/img].
Actually, many Europeans consider Hossein Rezazadeh to be
white. In Europe, hispanics and Iranians are considered white;
they just think of hispanic to be a person of Spanish descent and not
Aztec/Mayan. Rezazadeh is not Arab!!! He is Persian</span>. They are very different ethnically.
The name Iran actually means "Aryan" as the country was settled by
Aryans long ago. This is shown by language similiarities(compare
mother to the Farsi Matir). Compare brother to the Farsi
brahtar. Of course, they have intermarried and are a very
different race now.
However, Rezazadeh's genetics that determine strength came from being Aryan probably.
Strongman is much better than Olympic weightlifting
as it measure functional strength. Strongmen do every day labor
to an extreme degree. As a result, one can understand the purpose
of strength. Strongman competitions are about function.
Weightlifting is not. Rezazadeh would struggle in the tire flip
and farmer's walk.
P.S. I hate Iran as a nation, and just because
I think they should be recognized for white routes does not mean I do
not think they are America's biggest threat.
You mean steroids users like Sosa and Bonds!These strong guys come from nations can eat on a daily basis-plus genetics-that is why black men can't compete-plus there is no affirmation action-either you can lift the stones or not and the weak black men cannot!!! End of discussion[img]smileys/smiley32.gif[/img].
Originally Posted by godking
There not on roids, they are tested!
The really strong guys are all white-hard to say who was the strongest-Kazmaier,Anderson,Cyr,Hepburn?The Africans are to skinny to compete with the Europeans in strong man contests and weightlifting has been totally dominated by Russians since the 1950's.Black men can't win strength contests they don't have the genes.
arabs and persians are the same thing.
Ever notice the World's Strongest Man contest-there all white?Every time a black guy gets into the contest he chokes like Mama Cass on a ham sandwich.Many white males have genetics to be huge and strong.Come on my white brothers live up to your full potential.You can succeed beyond your dreams.Our forefathers were Vikings and Knights,even today in the military the white guys go for the Rangers,Seals and Recon Marines while the blacks go for cooking and baking.Go ahead make your grandfather proud!!!
Most of the worlds strongest men of late have been white Europeans and Americans. As for the worlds tallest midget, I'd have to say I have that distinction. At 5-6, I'm a giant of a little person.


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Racing on the Texas Motor Speedway racetrack is exhilarating, because it is a wide-open, blazingly fast track that requires good handling. Every turn at Texas has its own personality and requires its own special handling. Drivers hug the wall on Turn 1, release the throttle, and apply the brake to get into the corner's groove, then give it more throttle as they round the middle. They add throttle on the way to Turn 2, where they increase it while taking down the steering angle. On Turn 3, they hug the outside wall and then start dragging the brake when they see the corner coming, working toward mid-track and adding more throttle in the middle of the turn. Turn 4 is a corner where drivers lower their speed and lower their steering angle due to a fast transition on the dogleg frontstretch, as well as increasing the throttle, staying on the inside close to the grass for the dogleg straight. For racers that want a drive that will demand their best, the Dale Jarrett racing experience at Texas Motor Speedway has it all.
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Safety at Texas Motor Speedway is enhanced by Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) barriers on all four turns, the oval, and the inside retaining wall of the backstretch. With enough seats for more than 122,000 guests, Texas Motor Speedway is equipped to handle the roaring crowds it attracts on professional race days.
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"It was a thrill of a lifetime for me and I wanted everyone to know how great it was to be treated so nicely. With Dale's name associated with it, I expected it to be nothing short of classy and it was."
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Fort Worth, also known as "Cow Town," is a modern metropolitan city with a distinctively Western flavor and myriad things to see and do. The city started in 1849 as an actual Army fort and has retained much of its early character, priding itself on its old-fashioned comfortable, down-home quality. In the old days, the streets of Fort Worth were home to cowboys, adventurers, gunmen, and outlaws. Today, however, travelers to Fort Worth are more likely to see oil moguls walking the streets. Cowboy boots are still the order of the day in many places, particularly the Stockyards, which are reminiscent of the old West. There are longhorn cattle drives through the streets every day, as well as the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and Billy Bob's country and western music nightclub. Everything in Fort Worth is not about cowboys, though; there is also an impressive array of museums and cultural activities, as well as family entertainment and sports. When you come to Fort Worth, you know you'll have fun.
Texas Motor Speedway got its start when NASCAR speedway owner O. Bruton Smith decided to build a multi-million dollar superspeedway in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 1994. Jeff Gordon, Terry Labonte, and Bobby Labonte participated in the groundbreaking ceremony in April of 1995, and construction began in August. In its original configuration, the speedway had 24° banking for stock cars and 8° banking for open-wheel cars. The first NASCAR event was held in April 1997, and Mark Martin won the race. In 1998, Turn 4 was reshaped to create an easier transition between the turns and the front straightaway. In April of that year, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.'s first Busch Series victory took place at Texas Motor Speedway. A second renovation was then completed to eliminate the dual banking, and this resulted in the racetrack's current configuration.


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Parents of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
It can be very frightening when your baby gets sick. Because we can't communicate with infants and toddlers the same way we can with older children and adults, it is even more difficult to understand why they are upset and what we can do to help.
It is not uncommon for young children to get upper respiratory infections like colds and flu. This is even more likely if your child attends a daycare centre, if you have other school-aged children in the home, or if there are people in your household who are ill.
Fortunately, most healthy children will easily recover from these types of infections.
Antibiotics and your child
Most of the infections your child will get are caused by viruses, and can't be cured by antibiotics. These include:
- Common cold (viral upper respiratory tract infections)
- Sore throat (viral pharyngitis)
- Cough (viral bronchitis)
- Runny nose
Your child will rarely need antibiotics to get better from these types of infections
Most viral infections will go away on their own, without antibiotics, antivirals, or other medications. The best thing you can do for your sick child is to ensure they are comfortable. Make sure they get plenty of rest, stay well hydrated, and eat nutritious meals or snacks.
Over-the-Counter Medicines
Do not give over-the-counter medicines to a child under 6 years without first speaking to your doctor. There is no evidence that these drugs will help relieve your child's symptoms.
The only exception to this rule is the use of ibuprophen (for example, Advil ®) or acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol ®) to help treat your child's fever. Speak to your pharmacist or read the directions carefully to ensure you are providing the right dose for your child's age. Do NOT give your child ASA (acetylsalicylic acid or Aspirin ®) because it can increase their risk of brain and liver damage.
When to See your Doctor
See a doctor if your infant, toddler, or preschooler develops any of the following:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin colour
- Fever or diarrhea in a child less than 6 months old
- Fever with a rash
- Bloody or black stools
- Dehydration (dry sticky mouth, no urine, or fewer than 4 wet diapers in 24 hours)
- Excessively sleepy or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child doesn't want to be held
- Symptoms improve, but then return with a fever and worse cough
- Earache (pulling on an ear) or pus draining from the ear
- Vomiting for more than 4 hours
What can I do to keep my child healthy?
You can't prevent every cold and infection, but there are a number of things you can do to reduce the likelihood that your young child will get sick.
- Ask friends and family members to wash their hands before picking up your baby. This is especially important for newborns, who are more susceptible to illness
- As much as possible, keep your child away from people who are ill
- Wash your hands often, especially after changing diapers and before preparing food. Wash your baby's hands and teach your older child to keep their hands clean.
- Breastfeeding provides your baby with optimum immunity. Once your child is eating solid foods, provide nutritious meals and snacks.
- Keep toys and other objects clean, especially if your child is ill
Of course, it is also important to ensure your child's immunizations are up to date. Vaccines can prevent a number of viral respiratory illnesses in children, and should be given as soon as your child is old enough. Check the immunization schedule in your province/territory or speak to your child's doctor to learn more.
Other resources
The Canadian Paediatric Society provides a lot of information on how to help your child feel better when they feel sick. Visit the following links for more information:


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Wilhelm Reich was the founder of Orgone energy and during his studies he found that
Although Orgone energy was first discovered in the human body, Reich learned through painstaking observation and experiment that it existed in free form in the atmosphere. With this finding, Reich's work transcended the boundaries of biology and entered the realm of meteorology and atmospheric physics. These developments are described in THE CANCER BIOPATHY, THE ORANUR EXPERIMENT, and a series of articles which
are covered under the general title of "weather control studies, " published in scientific journals.
The final and most general stage of Reich Is discoveries was the cosmic function of Orgone energy in the universe, and Reich here entered the realms of astronomy and astrophysics. Reich's books dealing with this
stage were COSMIC SUPERIMPOSITION and ETHER, GOD AND DEVIL.
As Reich progressed from the realm of psychiatry and medicine to biology, and from biology to physics, his concept of the energy which was the focus of all his scientific work retained its essential features. His understanding of the energy grew, and new properties were discovered, but the properties that had been discovered in the earlier, narrower realms remained true in the newer and broader ones. Through Reich's work runs the remarkable "red thread," the connectedness that shows each discovery to be a logical progression from the previous one, and each broader realm of nature studied to include the previous more restricted realm.
Orgone travels slightly slower than Light. Orgone transmutes negative energy into positive life force energy almost instantaneously and in the surrounding area. So the Orgone creates the local environment of positive life force energy.
Reich's work was continued in earnest in the 1960's by more open minded Russian scientists, who also scientifically proved that such unseen energies indeed exist all around us, and who's Reich-inspired work led to
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How often is it covered?
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers enteral nutrition equipment as durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home.
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All people with Medicare are covered.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount . Medicare pays for different kinds of DME in different ways: some equipment may be rented, other equipment may be purchased, and you may choose to rent or buy some equipment.
Medicare will only cover your DME if your doctor or supplier is enrolled in Medicare. If a DME supplier doesn't accept assignment , Medicare doesn't limit how much the supplier can charge you. You may also have to pay the entire bill (your share and Medicare's share) at the time you get the DME.
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If you live in or visit certain areas, you may be affected by Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program. In most cases, if you have Original Medicare and get competitively bid equipment and supplies in competitive bidding areas, Medicare will only help pay for these equipment and supplies if they're provided by contract suppliers. Contract suppliers can't charge you more than the 20% coinsurance and any unmet yearly deductible for any equipment or supplies included in the Competitive Bidding Program.
Depending on how long you've been renting your equipment, you might not need to get it from a contract supplier.
- If you've been renting an enteral infusion pump on a continuous basis for more than 15 months, your supplier must continue to provide you with the pump as long as it's medically necessary even if the supplier isn't a contract supplier. If your current supplier isn't a contract supplier, it isn't allowed to pick up the pump from you because Medicare is still covering it.
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FXStreet (Guatemala) - GBP/USD is trading at 1.6580, down 0.07% on the day, having posted a daily high at 1.6603 and low at 1.6564.
GBP/USD is looking less probable to be able to get a hold of the 1.66 handle as we move closer to the end of the week. Kit Juckes, chief analyst at Societe Generale explains that GBP/USD has re-integrated within a multi-year channel as it corrects, indicating that its fall should continue towards 1.6280/50.
GBP/USD hourly levels
With spot trading at 1.6580, we can see next resistance ahead at 1.6592 (Hourly 20 EMA), and 1.6603 (Daily High). Support below can be found at 1.6564 (Daily Classic S1), 1.6540 (Weekly Classic S2) and 1.6532 (Daily Classic S2).
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Ofra Sharon-Afir has discovered all sorts of people willing to take her junk. Through PhillyFreecycle, a group of people who take unwanted goods off each others' hands, she found homes for her oven, 180 dishes, more than 1,000 books, 200 records and rugs that her dogs had peed on.
Thanks to the Internet-based group, the Olney woman cleared out about 80 percent of her house. It was a relief for Sharon-Afir, who proudly shows off her near-empty kitchen cabinets. "I collected a lot of things: books, videos, cassettes, CDs, knitting items," says the middle-aged, retired folk singer and semi-retired doula. "I fluctuate between a collector and a minimalist, so it's perfect for me."
The Freecycle Network, as it's formally called, started in Tucson, Ariz., in May 2003 and launched in Philly that November. Philadelphia has one group that covers the whole city and three neighborhood-specific groups. There are more than 23,000 members, although Sharon-Afir says all the members she knows belong to at least two groups. And that's not counting groups in suburbia.
Now, Freecycle headquarters claim 7 million members—4.6 million Americans—spread out over 4,700 groups in 103 countries.
The way Freecycle works is simple. Anyone can sign up for a local email list, where members post what they want or have to give away. Need a size 7 black skirt but don't feel like buying one? Post a message. Chances are someone nearby will email. If you have something to give away, you choose the recipient. There are few restrictions: No talk of exchanging cash, no guns or gun parts, and everything posted to the list must be legal for all ages—so no booze, cigarettes or porn.
Four years ago, Sharon-Afir offered up her Plymouth Champ on Freecycle after the 16-year-old car died on Cheltenham Avenue. She knew someone could use it. A guy towed it away, she recalls, and six months later called to say he'd saved up enough money to fix it for his wife.
PhillyFreecycle started with two environmentalist friends in Mount Airy who wanted to keep reusable items out of landfills and give them a second life. "I've never stopped marveling at how much stuff Americans have," co-founder Betsy Teutsch says. The group started in Northwest Philly and within six months spread throughout the city.
What began as a means to help the environment has morphed into a phenomenon meeting the needs of all sorts of people. Some join Freecycle to help the earth, some to clean decades of stuff from their houses, some to save money, some for the thrill of getting something for nothing. A few take free items and sell them, which some members don't appreciate.
Freecycle has grown because of growing environmentalism, the economic downturn and the Internet's pervasiveness in daily life, says sociologist Samantha MacBride, who studies waste. "There's a very strong ethic in people to not want to see a perfectly good item go into the trash," says MacBride, who teaches at Columbia University.
Sharon-Afir says she basically lived off Freecycle for a couple of years, as she'd sometimes go a few months between nanny jobs. She collected clothes and dog items others gave away. Her bed, her duvet, the knife block and canister set in her kitchen all came from Freecycle. She attributes her frugality and distaste for clutter to growing up on a kibbutz near Netanya, Israel. "You didn't throw anything out," she recalls.
Maurie Cohen, a chemistry and environmental science professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, says Freecycle shows Americans' desire to be frugal—a common trend in down economies. Environmental consciousness has faded as a reason to join. "There is an austerity chic that has taken effect," Cohen says. "Whereas in the past, if someone was taking on goods off Freecycle, it was out of some economic need. That's not the case anymore."
Patricia Kinsman met plenty of frugal people when she used Freecycle to clear out her apartment. For 10 years she'd lived in a two-story South Philly rental with basement access, and in December she and her boyfriend moved into a house in Fishtown. "I had so much room for crap and I just never had to get rid of it," says Kinsman, who screens Freecycle posts to ensure they're appropriate.
Her favorite taker was a man who came with his family to pick up an IKEA dresser with warped drawers. "He took the thing apart in front of me and disassembled it," Kinsman says. "They carried it away in three trips on a dolly and reassembled it in his house."
Hideko Secrest, who also screens posts, fell in love with Freecycle for its original purpose. In conversation she differentiates between different kinds of plastic by their recycling numbers and drives them to a Pottstown recycling facility a few times a year. When her husband occasionally throws orange peels in the trash, she fishes them out and puts them in the compost bucket.
Before Secrest found Freecycle five years ago, she struggled over what to do with usable but unused things in her Mount Airy home. She didn't want to donate to thrift shops because some inventory looked like it had spent years on shelves.
The amount of stuff Secrest had accumulated became clear after her house caught fire when it was struck by lightning Aug. 2. Few of her family's belongings were damaged, and everything was boxed up and taken to the Chestnut Hill house they're renting until the other house is fixed. So she's giving away what her family doesn't need. One afternoon a wire hamster enclosure and boxed ceiling fan sat on her porch, waiting for pickup.
Environmental Protection Agency figures show that 249.6 million tons of trash were generated nationwide in 2008. Of that, 37.7 million tons, or 15 percent, were possibly reusable items that were disposed of.
Worldwide, Freecycle claims to keep 750 tons out of landfills each day. By comparison, Philadelphia collected 566,000 tons of garbage in the 2009 fiscal year beginning the previous July 1, and 626,000 tons the year before.
Meenal Raval, co-founder of PhillyFreecycle, estimates that the organization diverts 456 tons from the trash annually. But that's a rough estimate. For the first three months she logged each Freecycle transaction and estimated its weight by weighing similar items in her house or looking up the weight online. Since then she's extrapolated her figures.
"I think this is a wonderful idea. As someone who constantly wants to give stuff away, but has trouble lifting it, well, maybe getting people to come to get it helps on both sides.
Great for the environment, too!!!
Keep up the good work."
We're not sure why China wants our trash (recyclables are considered commodities) and we are appropriately suspicious, but the money's right so we'll take it.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069118812751480198.post2628135937036746941..comments2015-11-28T12:57:24.456-05:00Comments on The Blue Jay Hunter - A Toronto Blue Jays Blog: Is Ricky Romero's Season a Write-Off?Ian Hunterhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069118812751480198.post-68886045399763479092012-07-26T19:06:20.866-04:002012-07-26T19:06:20.866-04:00Exactly - better to work out the kinks now than wh...Exactly - better to work out the kinks now than when everybody is healthy.Ian - BJHhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7069118812751480198.post-11303352988959576912012-07-26T15:28:44.450-04:002012-07-26T15:28:44.450-04:00This season is a write-off for so many Jays (Drabe...This season is a write-off for so many Jays (Drabek, Santos, Litsch, McGowan, Hutchison, d'Arnaud). I'm fine with Ricky getting shelled this year, because let's be honest - even if he was tossing shutouts every game we still wouldn't make the playoffs with these injuries.

He's getting his bad year out of the way now. He'll be back in 2013.Jeremyhttp://email@example.com