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I live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. It is a very active community and we have bike lanes on most of the main thoroughfares. When I run or just drive through town I notice quite a few runners will run in the bike lane (the painted lane on the right side of the road with the bicycle images) instead of the sidewalk that runs parallel to the road. Aren't bike lanes for bikes and sidewalks for people? Why would someone choose to run on the road where cars zip by just a few feet from you and the bikers must ride around you instead of the much safer sidewalk that is right next to the bike lane. This practice seems even more crazier when it is on the buiser roads. I have actually even seen runners with their dogs or parents with strollers in the bike lane too. Isn't it much safer and easier to run around a pedestrian than to be in the same lane as the bikers and cars? Maybe I am missing something but why do people choose to run in the bike lane instead of the sidewalk?
For me personally, I tend to run in the street as opposed to the sidewalk because of the difference surfaces. Running on pavement can be more forgiving on your legs and knees than running on sidewalks. Subtle difference in hardness I'm sure, but let's face it; runners are weird. I try not to run in the bike lane, but it's nice to use as a buffer from vehicle traffic while running in the shoulder. As for the dogs and the strollers.. I have no idea.. Ha
Technically, at least in California, it is not legal for pedestrians (including runners) to use a bike lane if there is a sidewalk available. Per the the CA Vehicle Code:
"21966. No pedestrian shall proceed along a bicycle path or lane where there is an adjacent adequate pedestrian facility."
That said, I've never seen the rule enforced, especially in residential areas.
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As crazy as it may seem, over the long run it is much better on your joints. The slightly softer blacktop is far less deleterious to your joints than concrete. That said, I wouldn't advise anyone do it due to the obvious danger involved (though I didn't know it was illegal, as crl pointed out). Funny, riding a bike on a sidewalk is illegal, as is running in a bike lane. Go figure.
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I'm at risk of exposing myself as a nerdy Engineer, but here goes. Concrete is the absolute worst thing you could run on. Basically it is just rocks held together with glue (cement) so you are essentially running on rock. Strange as it may sound, asphalt can actually be considered a fluid. It's a very hard fluid, but it actually moves and does have a little give to it. It's why roads will get wheel tracks in them over time in an asphalt road but not a concrete road.
There is strong opinion/research that surface doesn't matter. According to Dr. Daniel E. Lieberman (noted barefoot running researcher at Harvard):
What about surface hardness? Our ancestors didn't run on pavement.
A common perception is that running on hard surfaces causes injuries, but runners typically adjust leg stiffness so they experience the similar impact forces on soft and hard surfaces. Further, forefoot and some midfoot strikers hit the ground in a way that generates almost no collision forces even on hard surfaces like steel. You can run barefoot and heel strike on a soft beach or lawn, but most natural surfaces are much harder and rougher. With proper forefoot or midfoot strike form, running on hard, rough surfaces can be comfortable and safe.
(See the first and sixth questions at http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/6FAQ.html)
Yes, asphalt is softer - try to drive a nail into concrete, then into asphalt. Actually, do that the other way around. You'll probably bend the nail trying to drive it into concrete. But there's no evidence that running on concrete causes injuries. I've done a fair percentage of my running on sidewalks for many years. My running injuries can easily be counted on the fingers of one hand (don't even need the thumb) and they've all been minor.
I think the relative hardness of asphalt versus concrete is not the reason, as there is very little perceptable difference. Just as road cyclists would rather ride along a road (bike path or no) instaed of a multi-user trail, runners would rather run on the road instead of the sidewalk. Why? Less obstructions. Consider a sidewalk: pedestrians, people coming out of stores (urban area), cars pulling out of driveways and parking lots, the change in the sidewalk for said driveways, your relative speed compared to other sidewalk users and being seen by drivers pulling across the sidewalk. Running along the street, in a abike path or not, has a lot fewer of these obstacles/challenges and you tend to be much more visible to cars.
Thanks for the info from Lieberman. I hadn't seen that specific info.
I read the summary of a study a few years ago that I found fascinating. I wish I could find it aqain - but I've looked and looked and I can't.
The study asked subjects to jump off of a platform onto different colored mats. They told the subjects the different mats were of differing firmness - some were soft and others were hard. And they measured (somehow) the forces going through the legs upon landing and looked at how the people landed when landing on these different colored mats. That catch (which they obviously didn't tell the subjects) was that in reality the mats were all the same firmness. When someone jumped onto a mat they THOUGHT was soft they had higher forces/impact go through their legs than when they THOUGHT they were landing on a firm mat. When they thought there wasn't much cushioning their entire body adapted to absorb the impact.
I'm not saying people necessarily land differently on concrete vs asphalt. My guess is people don't perceive the concrete/asphalt diff as being that significant. I am saying (based on the study) that our brain has our body do different things based on what we think is in our environment. (This can be the basis for why some believe barefoot running is advantageous - our brain forces us to deal with the fact there is nothing on the foot.)
But just because there is a scientific and provable difference in firmness between concrete and asphalt doesn't necessarily mean that difference has a causal effect re: injury rates.
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Lieberman's research seems to be the scientific foundation for a lot of the discussion about the benefits of barefoot running and comparisons to shod running. I think I have seen the study you're referring to, but I don't know where either. I do remember that basic idea though. I find a lot of info and references on "The Science of Sport" web site. http://www.sportsscientists.com/2008/01/featured-series-on-science-of-sport.html
Here is the definitive answer (all other's ideas and opinions are subordinate to mine, or just plain wrong ): Because it is faster, smoother, and softer. Sidewalks have tree humps, ingress and egress downslopes, grannies pushing their walkers, and mommies pushing their babies. Bike lanes have bikes coming up behind you that can maneuver around you. When there isn't a bike lane, I run in the street facing traffic; and I live in California and have never seen a cop even blink an eye at me running in the street.
Uneven slabs are what keep me off most sidewalks. The times I have tripped and fallen have been because of slabs sticking up. OTOH, there are streets that are much too busy and I will (carefully) run on sidewalks then.
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Offense, and the running game in particular, was a different story. The Raiders were going back to the zone scheme full time, a system they ran with coach Tom Cable from 2007 through 2009.
During the bye week, with a stalled running game and a 1-4 record, Allen and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp came to the same conclusion Hue Jackson did when he was handed the keys to the offense by Al Davis as offensive coordinator in 2010:
The running game would be better suited with more diversity in terms of blocking.
It was one of the first things Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano noticed when comparing the pre-bye and post-bye Raiders on film.
"They added a little bit in the run game, they started running some more gap scheme stuff," Schiano told Bay Area reporters by conference call.
Given that Knapp has a longstanding belief in the zone scheme, chances are the change was made reluctantly, although out of necessity.
Knapp worked with Alex Gibbs, the guru of the zone system, in Atlanta. Purists of the zone blocking system, and that includes Cable, don't believe in deviation. Rather than fire off at a specific defender, zone runs call for more lateral movement and clearing of an area. It takes time to perfect and execute.
Running backs hesitate only long enough to take one cut and head upfield when they find a lane.
During training camp, line coach Frank Pollack, brought in by Knapp to install the scheme, said "If you just dabble in it, you won't be able to take it to the next level without having mass chaos."
Fast-forward to the fourth quarter of the Raiders' 26-16 win over Kansas City on Sunday. The Raiders rushed for 95 yards on 20 carries with a mixture of zone and more straight-ahead gap runs.
"We definitely increased our gap run blocking scheme to get a better balance and keep defenses honest, and we've done it well, so we'll keep that same kind of formula working," Knapp said. "It's a good changeup."
Center Stefen Wisniewski can see where immersing the offense in the zone scheme before blending it with gap blocking was of some benefit.
"It makes a lot of sense. That's where our coaches came from and that's their mindset," Wisniewski said. "Coming in it was zone, zone, zone, zone. But I think they're starting to get to know us better and we're getting to know them and so they're seeing we can be successful doing both."
Knapp said outside zone plays accounted for much of the fourth-quarter yardage, and his hope against Tampa Bay is to get the steady gains going earlier.
"I would like to have a little more consistency on the 3- to 6-yard gains throughout the half," Knapp said. "But I was glad the guys stayed patient up front. I kept reminding them, 'Hey, we're going to stay with this. The score says it's OK. We're going to stay patient with our game.' "
It was the second time the Raiders asked for an extension of the Thursday deadline. A win over Jacksonville was televised with an attendance of 51,634 with the help of a new rule which allows a "sellout" to be declared if 85 percent of the non-suite tickets are sold.
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Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin.
The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Skin also helps control body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has several layers, but the two main layers are the epidermis (upper or outer layer) and the dermis (lower or inner layer). Skin cancer begins in the epidermis, which is made up of three kinds of cells:
Anatomy of the skin, showing the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.
Skin cancer can occur anywhere on the body, but it is most common in skin that is often exposed to sunlight, such as the face, neck, hands, and arms.
There are different types of cancer that start in the skin.
The most common types are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are nonmelanoma skin cancers. Nonmelanoma skin cancers rarely spread to other parts of the body. Melanoma is the rarest form of skin cancer. It is more likely to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body. Actinic keratosis is a skin condition that sometimes becomes squamous cell carcinoma.
This summary is about nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis. See the following PDQ summaries for information on melanoma and other kinds of cancer that affect the skin:
Skin color and being exposed to sunlight can increase the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis.
Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. Talk with your doctor if you think you may be at risk. Risk factors for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma include the following:
Risk factors for actinic keratosis include the following:
Nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis often appear as a change in the skin.
Not all changes in the skin are a sign of nonmelanoma skin cancer or actinic keratosis. Check with your doctor if you notice any changes in your skin.
Signs of nonmelanoma skin cancer include the following:
Signs of actinic keratosis include the following:
Tests or procedures that examine the skin are used to detect (find) and diagnose nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis.
The following procedures may be used:
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends mostly on the stage of the cancer and the type of treatment used to remove the cancer.
Treatment options depend on the following:
After nonmelanoma skin cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the skin or to other parts of the body.
The process used to find out if cancer has spread within the skin or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information gathered from the staging process determines the stage of the disease. It is important to know the stage in order to plan treatment.
The following tests and procedures may be used in the staging process:
There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body.
Cancer can spread through tissue, the lymph system, and the blood:
Cancer may spread from where it began to other parts of the body.
When cancer spreads to another part of the body, it is called metastasis. Cancer cells break away from where they began (the primary tumor) and travel through the lymph system or blood.
The metastatic tumor is the same type of cancer as the primary tumor. For example, if skin cancer spreads to the lung, the cancer cells in the lung are actually skin cancer cells. The disease is metastatic skin cancer, not lung cancer.
Staging of nonmelanoma skin cancer depends on whether the tumor has certain "high-risk" features and if the tumor is on the eyelid.
Staging for nonmelanoma skin cancer that is on the eyelid is different from staging for nonmelanoma skin cancer that affects other parts of the body.
Millimeters (mm). A sharp pencil point is about 1 mm, a new crayon point is about 2 mm, and a new pencil eraser is about 5 mm.
The following are high-risk features for nonmelanoma skin cancer that is not on the eyelid:
The following stages are used for nonmelanoma skin cancer that is not on the eyelid:
Stage 0 (Carcinoma in Situ)
Stage 0 nonmelanoma skin carcinoma in situ. Abnormal cells are shown in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin).
In stage 0, abnormal cells are found in the squamous cell or basal cell layer of the epidermis (topmost layer of the skin). These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Stage 0 is also called carcinoma in situ.
Pea, peanut, walnut, and lime show tumor sizes.
Stage I
Stage I nonmelanoma skin cancer. The tumor is no more than 2 centimeters.
In stage I, cancer has formed. The tumor is not larger than 2 centimeters at its widest point and may have one high-risk feature.
Stage II
Stage II nonmelanoma skin cancer. The tumor is more than 2 centimeters wide.
In stage II, the tumor is either:
Stage III
In stage III:
Stage III nonmelanoma skin cancer (1). Cancer has spread from the primary tumor to bones of the jaw, eye socket, or side of the skull.
Stage III nonmelanoma skin cancer (2). Cancer has spread to one lymph node that is 3 centimeters or smaller and is on the same side of the body as the primary tumor. Also, the tumor is 2 centimeters or smaller at its widest point and may have one high-risk feature; OR the tumor is larger than 2 centimeters at its widest point; OR the tumor is any size and has two or more high-risk features. There are five high-risk features: (1) the tumor is thicker than 2 millimeters; (2) the tumor has spread into the lower layer of the skin or into the layer of fat below the skin; (3) the tumor has grown and spread along nerve pathways; (4) the tumor began on an ear or on a lip that has hair on it; and (5) the tumor has cells that look very different from normal cells under a microscope.
Stage IV
In stage IV, one of the following is true:
The following stages are used for nonmelanoma skin cancer on the eyelid:
In stage 0, abnormal cells are found in the epidermis (topmost layer of the skin). These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Stage 0 is also called carcinoma in situ.
Stage I
Stage I is divided into stages IA, IB, and IC.
In stage II, one of the following is true:
Stage III is divided into stages IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC.
The tumor has spread to distant parts of the body.
Treatment is based on the type of nonmelanoma skin cancer or other skin condition diagnosed:
Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma. A skin cancer lesion that looks reddish brown and slightly raised (left panel) and a skin cancer lesion that looks like an open sore with a pearly rim (right panel).
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It usually occurs on areas of the skin that have been in the sun, most often the nose. Often this cancer appears as a raised bump that looks smooth and pearly. Another type looks like a scar and is flat and firm and may be white, yellow, or waxy. Basal cell carcinoma may spread to tissues around the cancer, but it usually does not spread to other parts of the body.
Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma. A skin cancer lesion on the face that looks raised and crusty (left panel) and a skin cancer lesion on the leg that looks pink and raised (right panel).
Squamous cell carcinoma occurs on areas of the skin that have been in the sun, such as the ears, lower lip, and the back of the hands. Squamous cell carcinoma may also appear on areas of the skin that have been burned or exposed to chemicals or radiation. Often this cancer appears as a firm red bump. The tumor may feel scaly, bleed, or form a crust. Squamous cell tumors may spread to nearby lymph nodes. Squamous cell carcinoma that has not spread can usually be cured.
Actinic keratosis
Actinic keratosis is a skin condition that is not cancer, but sometimes changes into squamous cell carcinoma. It usually occurs in areas that have been exposed to the sun, such as the face, the back of the hands, and the lower lip. It looks like rough, red, pink, or brown scaly patches on the skin that may be flat or raised, or the lower lip cracks and peels and is not helped by lip balm or petroleum jelly.
There are different types of treatment for patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis.
Different types of treatment are available for patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in clinical trials. A treatment clinical trial is a research study meant to help improve current treatments or obtain information on new treatments for patients with cancer. When clinical trials show that a new treatment is better than the standard treatment, the new treatment may become the standard treatment. Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. Some clinical trials are open only to patients who have not started treatment.
Five types of standard treatment are used:
One or more of the following surgical procedures may be used to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer or actinic keratosis:
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy x-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing. There are two types of radiation therapy. External radiation therapy uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the cancer. Internal radiation therapy uses a radioactive substance sealed in needles, seeds, wires, or catheters that are placed directly into or near the cancer. The way the radiation therapy is given depends on the type and stage of the cancer being treated.
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. When chemotherapy is taken by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle, the drugs enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body (systemic chemotherapy). When chemotherapy is placed directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, an organ, or a body cavity such as the abdomen, the drugs mainly affect cancer cells in those areas (regional chemotherapy). Chemotherapy for nonmelanoma skin cancer and actinic keratosis is usually topical (applied to the skin in a cream or lotion). The way the chemotherapy is given depends on the condition being treated.
Retinoids (drugs related to vitamin A) are sometimes used to treat squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
See Drugs Approved for Basal Cell Carcinoma for more information.
Photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a cancer treatment that uses a drug and a certain type of laser light to kill cancer cells. A drug that is not active until it is exposed to light is injected into a vein. The drug collects more in cancer cells than in normal cells. For skin cancer, laser light is shined onto the skin and the drug becomes active and kills the cancer cells. Photodynamic therapy causes little damage to healthy tissue.
Biologic therapy
Biologic therapy is a treatment that uses the patient's immune system to fight cancer. Substances made by the body or made in a laboratory are used to boost, direct, or restore the body's natural defenses against cancer. This type of cancer treatment is also called biotherapy or immunotherapy.
Interferon and imiquimod are biologic agents used to treat skin cancer. Interferon (by injection) may be used to treat squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. Topical imiquimod therapy (a cream applied to the skin) may be used to treat some small basal cell carcinomas.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Information about clinical trials is available from the NCI website.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
For some patients, taking part in a clinical trial may be the best treatment choice. Clinical trials are part of the cancer research process. Clinical trials are done to find out if new cancer treatments are safe and effective or better than the standard treatment.
Many of today's standard treatments for cancer are based on earlier clinical trials. Patients who take part in a clinical trial may receive the standard treatment or be among the first to receive a new treatment.
Patients who take part in clinical trials also help improve the way cancer will be treated in the future. Even when clinical trials do not lead to effective new treatments, they often answer important questions and help move research forward.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Some clinical trials only include patients who have not yet received treatment. Other trials test treatments for patients whose cancer has not gotten better. There are also clinical trials that test new ways to stop cancer from recurring (coming back) or reduce the side effects of cancer treatment.
Clinical trials are taking place in many parts of the country. See the Treatment Options section that follows for links to current treatment clinical trials. These have been retrieved from NCI's listing of clinical trials.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
Some of the tests that were done to diagnose the cancer or to find out the stage of the cancer may be repeated. Some tests will be repeated in order to see how well the treatment is working. Decisions about whether to continue, change, or stop treatment may be based on the results of these tests.
Some of the tests will continue to be done from time to time after treatment has ended. The results of these tests can show if your condition has changed or if the cancer has recurred (come back). These tests are sometimes called follow-up tests or check-ups.
Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are likely to recur (come back), usually within 5 years, or new tumors may form. Talk to your doctor about how often you should have your skin checked for signs of cancer.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Treatment of basal cell carcinoma may include the following:
Treatment of recurrent basal cell carcinoma is usually Mohs micrographic surgery.
Treatment of basal cell carcinoma that is metastatic or cannot be treated with local therapy is usually chemotherapy or a clinical trial of a new treatment.
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with basal cell carcinoma of the skin. For more specific results, refine the search by using other search features, such as the location of the trial, the type of treatment, or the name of the drug. Talk with your doctor about clinical trials that may be right for you. General information about clinical trials is available from the NCI Web site.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Treatment of squamous cell carcinoma may include the following:
Treatment of recurrent squamous cell carcinoma may include the following:
Treatment of squamous cell carcinoma that is metastatic or cannot be treated with local therapy may include the following:
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. For more specific results, refine the search by using other search features, such as the location of the trial, the type of treatment, or the name of the drug. Talk with your doctor about clinical trials that may be right for you. General information about clinical trials is available from the NCI Web site.
Actinic keratosis is not cancer but is treated because it may develop into cancer. Treatment of actinic keratosis may include the following:
Check for U.S. clinical trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials that are now accepting patients with actinic keratosis. For more specific results, refine the search by using other search features, such as the location of the trial, the type of treatment, or the name of the drug. Talk with your doctor about clinical trials that may be right for you. General information about clinical trials is available from the NCI Web site.
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The City Council's Public Projects Committee voted to allow the City Engineer and Economic Development offices to pursue the grants that, if awarded, will fund much of the work for both projects.
For the downtown sidewalks, the city is seeking a Transportation Enhancement grant through the Federal Highway Administration for the purpose of correcting deficiencies as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Teresa Lewis, economic development coordinator for the city, said the application deadline for the $380,650 grant is May 3.
If approved, the city will be required to provide a $137,800 match for the funds that will improve sidewalks, add handicapped parking spaces, add lighting and other amenities to six areas of downtown.
The grant being sought for the Riverwalk is a federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant, also administered through the Federal Highway Administration, for approximately $500,000.
Lewis said this grant application is due June 28 and that the Alabama Department of Transportation, through which these funds will be funneled, does not set dates for when the grant awards will be announced.
Based on prior awards, Lewis said, she expects the review, approval and announcement process to take several months.
City Engineer David Griffin said that if the TAP grant is awarded for the Riverwalk, any matching fund requirement would come from the $291,000 set aside in General Fund reserves for matching funds on Riverwalk project grants.
The grant is meant to fund Phase V of the Riverwalk, which proposes connecting the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater to the eastern boundary of the Country Club of Tuscaloosa along the Black Warrior River.
Griffin said Phase V's new route leaves the amphitheater headed west, goes under the railroad trestle, through the city's recently paved parking lot and then along the north boundary of the railroad through the Country Club's golf course.
A prior version had Phase V going from Capitol Park on 28th Street to West End Neighborhood Park on Eighth Street by way of current sidewalks in residential areas such as the New Town and Country Club Hills neighborhoods.
The federal grant program that City Hall has used so far to complete the prior phases of the Riverwalk rejected prior applications to fund Phase V because of the pre-existing sidewalks.
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The first expectations I had for Babel were the expectations created by the director's (Alejandro González Iñárritu) and writer's (Guillermo Arriaga) previous movies, Amores Perros and 21 Grams. I recognize that it's perhaps unfair to judge a work by its creator's previous works, but I can't help it -- watching Amores Perros was an extraordinary experience, and 21 Grams, though certainly inferior, was nonetheless interesting and powerful. Babel, too, is interesting and powerful at times, but much as 21 Grams was a better experience in the moment than on reflection, Babel dissipates after further thought.
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A day later, I have begun to wonder other things. Do the stories add up to anything other than a plea for recognition of the commonalities between people? Oddly enough, while watching the film I never thought it was about commonalities, though now that theme seems obvious to me. Connections, certainly, I recognized those right off, but the connections between events sand characters seemed to be simply a convenient way for Iñárritu and Arriaga to link up some different stories, a way that they have used before and seem comfortable with. The movie was most compelling for me when it was showing people at extremes, showing people pushed toward impossible decisions in awful situations. It is in those moments that it becomes most emotionally devastating.
Now I think Iñárritu missed a great opportunity, that he should have pushed it all further somehow, dug deeper, and not settled for so much comfort, so much clarity. He takes characters to extremes only to make it all okay in the end. A better movie might have been the sequel -- how do the characters deal with life after their crises? What becomes of them now that they've reached the edge and climbed back? At least we could have been left with some doubt about circumstances and realities, some ambiguity, some space for possibility and raggedness and truth. We leave the movie knowing too much of what is what, and so the world gets shrunk to the size of a few stories, instead of the stories expanding to hint at the size of the world.
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I can see what you mean about it not adding up to a whole lot, but there just so many visually stunning scenes throughout that I can forgive him for not seeking any deeper meaning ... The story with Rinko Kikuchi hit me particularly hard.ReplyDelete
I agree totally with you about the movie, especially in regards to the California-Mexico strand of the story.ReplyDelete
I thought the Japanese sequence was by far the weakest of the four. The mother's suicide was a rabbit out of a hat, the part where the father hugged the naked daughter was kind of creepy--any father worth his salt would have put his coat around her, come on!--and the party scene went on and on to no effect, except giving me a headache. If the movie had been cut without the Japanese scenes it would have been a nice dismal little film. As it was, every time that part of the movie came up I was looking at my watch, wondering when it would be over. And I don't even own a watch! It just did not ring true on any level for me.ReplyDelete
The remaining three stories were linked by the flight of the bullet, where it ended up, and the damage it did to three different sets of people in three different ways. They all worked beautifully for me.


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Ok, well, here it is, the Wells family 2011 trip report! Since the last one I did was award winning I hope this one can live up to it!
This trippie could have many titles, such as
'The one where I forget to take food photos', 'The one with the Chevvy game' (I'll explain later), or 'The one with the flappy baby'. Think I'll just stick to something simple as I can't decide
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Ava: the newest addition to our family, six months old, never been to WDW.
Ben: the big brother, now four years old, one previous visit to WDW in 2009.
Anthony: we'll stop mentioning ages now perhaps! Compulsive planner, menu searcher and spreadsheet maker. Four previous visits to WDW, which is the same as,
Me: Vikki. Person who stresses out over every little detail, even though I know it'll all be fine.
It was a rather long pre-trippie, and I wouldn't be surprised if the main thing is just as rambling, so good luck to you, and congratulations to those of you who make it all the way to the end
So, we begin with travelling down. I won't bore you with everything we did. We spent a couple of days travelling down, as we have a National Trust pass. Fortunately the weather the few days before we went was beautiful so we spent a good few days exploring some lovely parks and gardens, getting a little bit of calm and greenery before we headed for WDW
We stayed at the Travelodge at Gatwick the night before we wanted to do twilight check in, the main reason being we wanted to check in as soon as possible, in the hope we would get a skycot. We didn't realise quite how close the Travelodge was to the airport, it was literally at the end of the runway, so in the morning we walked along to where the security gate was and spent a while watching the planes…..along with a few plane watchers who were avidly taking numbers down in their little books
We got to Gatwick at about 11.30am and there was a small queue. As soon as the queue opened it only took a few minutes to get to a desk. When we got there I immediately told the girl that Ben didn't know we were going away and would she please play along that we were coming to ask her if we were allowed to come to the airport the next day and watch some planes. She was great and spent the whole time whispering things to me so Ben couldn't hear. I mentioned about the sky cot and she said that wasn't a problem and one was booked for us, phew! I also asked if we were all together, and her face looked at me as though that was a silly question, "of course" she said. I was so pleased! Meant I wouldn't be with Ben and Ava on my own on the big tin can with wings for nine hours We were never asked about Ava's weight which I was pleased about…..no need to act like Pinnochio today I got two buggy bags and was told to check the car seat in in the morning. The whole process took all of about 15 minutes which was brilliant. I'd definitely recommend twilight check in, shame there isn't one at Manchester really.
We were staying at the Copthorpe Effingham hotel that night, so after going out for lunch we made our way there. Was quite a nice hotel, and for the price we paid, with the parking included, was an absolute bargain. We went for a swim in the hotel pool, which I don't think I'd do again if I was staying there to be honest, a bit grubby.
We decided we would tell Ben first thing in the morning where we were going. Partly because I don't think Anthony could contain himself any longer than that and partly because we didn't really know what his reaction would be.
Amazingly we were all asleep by 10pm. Anthony is normally awake and buzzing the night before we go, but he wasn't this time, so at least managed to get some rest The Ava alarm woke us up at 6.30am and Ben found a letter on his bed from Mickey. Inside it was telling him that since he's been such a good big brother this year, would he like to come and bring Ava to visit him? We also put some maps in there. He was beyond excited and started bouncing round the room, just like in the adverts!
After phoning his nana to tell her the news we were packed and off to the airport on the hotel bus. We checked in the car seat (which fit perfectly into the buggy bag) and made our way to the V-Room. We were also told we were the only flight that day that was on time.
The V-Room was very easy to find and we were incredibly impressed. Very sorry I forgot to take proper photos of it for you……there you go, my first apology for forgetting photos We got a great table right by the window. Bec and family arrived a few minutes after us, so we pulled our tables together and had a good natter. The boys went off and started playing fussball……and by the boys I mean Logan, Ben…..and the dads Logan and Ben were a bit shy of each other to start with, but ended up becoming great pals!
If any of you ever do go to the V-Room, do try the millionaires shortbread, it was sooooo yummy!
Ben and Ava did spend quite a bit of time watching the planes as well
After a few very relaxing hours in the V-Room it was time to go and get on the big tin can The flight was fortunately uneventful. Ben's child meal never turned up, so he had to have the adult sausage and mash, which he was perfectly happy with. As was Ava, she rather enjoyed the mash and carrots The skycot was a tad snug, as you can see
However, for the two twenty minute naps she had, was perfectly fine. Also, she enjoyed just sitting an playing in there, which was a great. We were in row 21 which was a row of three seats, perfect! We did bump into Bec on the flight, which we weren't expecting, but I'll leave that bit to her to explain
We handed on time after a very unbumpy flight. In fact the seatbelt sign only went on once, which I'm sure was to give the cabin crew a bit of a break, as there wasn't any turbulence when it came on :confused: The best thing about being in row 21 was that we were first off the flight, as we were in the little economy section just behind premium economy. We got through security and bag check very quickly and were off to the Alamo desk in no time.
Anthony had booked a mid size SUV as he's always wanted to drive one, but when we got there, there wasn't any left, bless him, his little face just fell….so they gave us a full size SUV instead He was a very happy man!
After a few wrong turns we found Satatoga Springs easily, and loved being "welcomed home", such a nice touch! We managed to get Congress Park which was just what I wanted as well. The girl who checked us in gave me loads of bits and pieces for the kids, which was great. The room was perfect, the exact location I wanted. It was 8pm Florida time but 1am UK time, but we were still wide awake, and rather peckish, so we headed to the food court. Had a couple of flatbreads, which were lovely…..first food I didn't take a photo of
Tiredness then hit and we sauntered back to the room to crash out.
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Such a shame that they don't have twilight check-in at Manchester :(
Love how you told Ben the news, I wouldn't have been able to keep it a secret so long
Just saw the pics on Facebook & they're absolutely gorgeous!!!
That's the row we were in March, so glad you got it & the skycot.
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Love the pic of Logan and Ben on the game! They did become great friends!
I agree on the millionaire's shortbread TDF!
Don't want to hijack vikki's thread but we were in front of her because we got upgraded at the gate to PE. And ended up having most of downstairs PE cabin to ourselves apart from some looney who was shouting and swearing mid flight, I think thats why the seatbelt signs went on vik, it was getting out of hand.
Ava was so good on the flight bless her heart and Ben kept me well informed with the maps.
Glad ant was pleased with the car and your room was perfect.
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Your diabetes diet is simply a healthy-eating plan that will help you control your blood sugar. Here's help getting started, from meal planning to exchange lists and counting carbohydrates.
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If you have diabetes or prediabetes, your doctor will likely recommend that you see a dietitian to guide you on dietary changes and MNT that can help you control your blood sugar (glucose) level and manage your weight.
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West Alabama Food and Wine Festival draws a crowd
Proceeds benefit American Red Cross
Published: Monday, April 1, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
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The first West Alabama Food and Wine Festival got slightly dampened by rain, forcing a move indoors at Hotel Capstone, rather than around the lit-balloon-decorated pool.
"That's why we had a Plan B," said H. Peter Schmidt, master chef at the Hotel Capstone, who started the ball rolling on the event, patterning it after the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., which he ran for several years before moving here in 2011.
A crowd of about 300 enjoyed a variety of wines to complement samplings from 10 area restaurants, a feast of several seafood dishes — including shrimp creole from The Globe Restaurant, bacon-wrapped shrimp from Wintzell's Oyster House, and shrimp puff pastries from the Hotel Capstone — and other entrees, along with what seemed to be dueling grits and bread pudding platters.
Organizers had hoped to sell all tickets in advance, but a line formed running past the awning into the drizzling rain Saturday night for those buying at the door. Attendees carried a souvenir wine glass, for those repeat tastings, and later for beverages from Druid City Brewing Co., when demand temporarily overwhelmed the supply of clean beer glasses. To await the more labor-intensive offerings at the martini bar run by Southern Wine and Spirits, lines continued through the night.
Diners dressed in casual attire from blue jeans and khakis to cocktail dresses, ranging in age from college to seniors. Some stood at tables to sample as a jazz trio played. Crossing past the tent-covered pool area to the main lobby, others found more room to sit and chat. In the lobby adjacent to the martini bar, Bo Hicks' portable Druid City Brewing station did brisk business, offering wheat, pale ale and saison (a Belgian-style ale) flavorings.
"I've made many new friends tonight. We've had a lot of people who've never heard of us before, who now know we're here," Hicks said.
Longtime Tuscaloosa favorites including the hotel, Evangeline's, Kozy's, DePalma's and Cypress Inn served, as did newer but equally loved places such as Mary's Cakes and Pastries, Wintzell's and Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe. Molly Lusian, a partner in Wintzell's, said the key to the restaurant's bacon-wrapped shrimp was "that slice of jalapeno."
For many participants, it was their first chance to taste again the work of chef Jeff Wilson of The Globe, which re-opened March 22 downtown, after a four-year hiatus. Wilson delivered helpings of his Shrimp Criollo and Emerald Thai Curry; the trays were scraped clean fairly early. Cypress Inn brought customer favorites including cheddar cheese grits and grilled chicken with a white barbecue sauce. Tin Top Restaurant and Oyster Bar added a smoked tuna dip to set off its bread pudding.
"The white-chocolate bread pudding is my favorite thing to make up here," said Freddy Reed, one of the chefs at Tin Top. He was pleased to point Food and Wine Festival patrons to the Tin Top location, in the Publix shopping center near Lake Tuscaloosa, site of the old Milagro's. "A lot of people didn't know we were up there," he said. "I wasn't expecting this to be as big as it was. It's pretty cool."
Charles Gibbs, sales manager of Pinnacle Imports beer and wine distributor, brought many Argentinian wines — some Malbecs, pinot noir and several cabernets.
"This is a perfect setting to present new wines to a range, a group of people," Gibbs said. Having been in the business since 1988, he's attended thousands of such events, he said, and had praise for the organizers.
"The food is fantastic, it flows well, and people are actively interested in wines," he said.
Near the end of the evening, Schmidt was looking to the future.
"I think every restaurant came through: They brought excellent choices and came early, set up and ready to go," Schmidt said.
The first order of follow-up business will be to tally proceeds and present a check to the West Alabama chapter of the American Red Cross. All of the ticket sales — $55 per individual or $100 per couple — will go to the Red Cross, as participants donated their time, equipment, food, wine and services. Startup costs were defrayed by the donations of sponsors such as BFGoodrich and Townsend Automotive Group.
After that, the committee will meet to begin planning for next year's event.
"We're gonna move forward," Schmidt said. "When you do one of these for the first time, you learn things. Is this the best time of year? Is there another time that would draw more? What worked; what didn't work?
"And of course the venue will change, because we don't want to keep this exclusive to the Hotel Capstone. We may grow until we can have it in a park, or close off a city street.
"This year we have established credibility, and that's crucial."
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ATLANTA (AP)—Georgia's governor has signed an order to suspend six of nine members of an Atlanta-area school board that oversees the state's third-largest school system.
The DeKalb County School Board was previously put on probation through the end of 2013 and risks losing accreditation. An audit of the school system found evidence of fiscal mismanagement and unethical practices.
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