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- Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid): This is probably the most well-known vitamin' and for good reason. It supports your immune system and guyms. Some use vitamin C to alleviate symptoms associated with bad moods physical and mental stress' and an inability to focus. There is even some thought that vitamin C might support the heart and blood vessels.
- Vitamin E: This nutrient had been used to treat and prevent conditions such as constricted blood vessels and chest pain. Some use vitamin E to support a healthy brain and nervous system.
- B-vitamins: This group of vitamins acts as coenzymes in various internal reactions' and are essential in facilitating the metabolic processes that sustain life. They break the carbohydrates you eat down into glucose' which provides necessary energy for exercise or everyday life.
Designs For Health's PaleoMeal-DF has been reformulated! Despite the new formula' it's still the same top-quality rice protein-based replacement for the popular whey-based PaleoMeal. This unique' fruity powdered drink mix is hypoallergenic and easily digested. As a testament to the supplement's essential qualities' the amino acid profile is similar to that of natural mother's milk. PaleoMeal-DF is manufactured using whole grain brown rice. Each batch is tested to ensure that it's pesticide-free with a high level of purity' quality' and consistency. The type of rice protein used in PaleoMeal-DF provides a substantially better nutrient profile than the average rice protein available in typical meal replacements.
PaleoMeal DF is also free of casein' lactose' and gluten. PaleoMeal DF Berry Flavor provides the same complete' well-balanced mixture of beneficial nutrients as found in the regular PaleoMeal. Some of those powerful ingredients include:
All of these benefits are yours with the pleasant berry flavor of PaleoMeal-DF. You can experience the nutritional boost without any fish' shellfish' peanuts' tree nuts' eggs' wheat' gluten' artificial colors' artificial flavors or preservatives. The best part is that it's just 100 calories for two scoops mixed with water!
Designs for Health was founded in 1989 by a team of clinical nutritionists' and puts science first when creating products and formulas. Ever since then' the company has focused on manufacturing dietary supplements that contain quality' natural ingredients at effective dosages. It strives to provide the best products for health care professionals and patients.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose' treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.
Serving Size: 36 Grams (approx. two scoops)
Servings Per Container: 15
Amount Per Serving / % DV
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 11
Total Fat 1g / 2%*
Sodium 400mg / 17%
Total Carbohydrate 9g / 3%*
Dietary Fiber 5g / 20%*
Sugars 1g / †
Protein (from Peatein™) 17g / 34%*
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 100mg / 167%
Vitamin E (Total Natural Tocopherols) 100mg / *
as d-gamma 67mg / *
as d-delta 22mg / *
as d-alpha 8mg/12 IU / *
as d-beta 3mg / *
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamine Mononitrate) 10mg / 667%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 10mg / 588%
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (as Niacinamide) 10mg / 50%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) 10mg / 500%
Folate (NatureFolate™ blend) 100mcg / 25%
Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) 50mcg / 833%
Biotin (as d-Biotin) 100mcg / 33%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 100mg / 1000%
Calcium (from Peatein™ and Natural Berry Flavor) 48mg / 5%
Iron (from Peatein™) 4mg / 22%
Magnesium (from Creatine MagnaPower®) 100mg / 25%
Zinc (TRAACS® Zinc Glycinate Chelate) 5mg / 33%
Chromium (TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Glycnate Chelate) 50mcg / 42%
L-Glutamine 900mg / †
Phosphatidylcholine (from Soy Lecithin) 840mg / †
Creatine (from Creatine MagnaPower®) 550mg / †
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) 120mg / †
Taurine 100mg / †
n-zymes® 50mg / †
Amylase 2200 DU
Protease 4.5 5000 HUT
Protease 3.0 10.7 SAPU
Protease 6.0 (Concentrate) 2000 HUT
Lactase 400 ALU
Inositol 50mg / †
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2'000 calorie diet.
†Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Vegetable fiber' tapioca dextrin' xylitol' natural berry flavor' inulin' vegetable cellulose' natural vanilla flavor' stevia (leaf) extract.
Does not contain Gluten.
As a dietary supplement' mix 36 grams (approx. two scoops) in eight ounces of water or any other beverage per day' or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
This is a natural product that may exhibit color' taste' and density variations from lot to lot. Accurate serving size can only be determined by weight. A scoop is provided to help approximate this serving size. For the most accurate results' fill scoop and tap the bottom 3 or 4 times' then with a digital scale take out the scoop weight' and weigh the powder.
Store in a cool' dry place.
Allergy / Dietary Needs
- Dairy Free
- GMO Free
- GMP Certification
Ratings & ReviewsReview This Item
Overall Rating for PaleoMeal®-DF Natural Berry Flavor - 540 Grams (1.2 lbs)
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By Willis
from Baltimore MD
Tasty and keeps you full
I have had the best results mixing with juice or rice milk but water works just as well. I get home late from work so PaleoMeal-DF Berry Flavor by Designs for Health really is a great way to have something healthy in the evening.
Easy to mix taste good keeps you full.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
By Sheryl
from Missouri
Great protein
PaleoMeal-DF Berry Flavor by Designs for Health is a great source of dairy-free protein. PaleoMeal-DF Berry Flavor dissolves easily and tastes good.
Dairy-free pea protein dissolves easily.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
By Myrna
from Colo.
I really like third product.
PaleoMeal-DF by Designs for Health was recommended to me by my doctor while I was going through chemo for extra nutrition at a time when it is hard to eat. I was also able to add other powdered supplements to disguise their taste. I liked how easy it is to mix. I love the flavor and it holds me till lunch since I usually use it at breakfast.
Love the taste. Mixes easily. I usually add frozen fruit to make it more like a frosty.
A large container for what is in it.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
By Jennifer
from Ohio
Love this product!
I really like PaleoMeal-DF it is great for those who cant tolerate dairy and dont want artificial sugar in their diets. PaleoMeal-DF is great for breakfast in a smoothie or as a meal replacement. It has a substantial amount of protein and is gluten free.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
By keb604
from Rosemount, MN
Great Product
PaleoMeal-DF is exactly what I get at my doctors office and often can get it quicker if my doctor is out of stock. Great product great price.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
By Stacey
from Indianapolis
Pretty good
I got PaleoMeal-DF because it was recommended by a book i have been reading by jj virgin. It doesnt necessarily taste as good as my whey isolate protein shakes but its so much healthier and I feel like it keeps me fuller longer curbing my appetite. Will definitely buy PaleoMeal-DF again... Not sure if I will get this flavor next time tho.
√ I would recommend this item to a friend.
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An NBC/Wall Street Journal poll released this morning shows that 44 percent of Americans are opposed to raising the federal debt ceiling (see HERE), which comes as no surprise given the political dynamics of the situation.
This issue has arisen again with a deadline looming next month, after which the government would default on its debts if the ceiling is not raised. In that event, a fiscal disaster would ensue.
But, as was the case the last time we faced this problem, lots of Americans simply don't understand the fundamentals of the matter. They seem to think that raising ...
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Taco Bell says it will stop serving kids' meals and toys, which weren't really boosting sales anyway.
The chain says it will start removing the options this month at select restaurants, and that no U.S. restaurants will have them by next January. Taco Bell is owned by Yum Brands Inc. of Louisville, Ky., which also owns KFC and Pizza Hut.
KFC offers kids' meals that come in little buckets.
"Pioneering this change on our menu is a bold move for our industry, and it makes sense for Taco Bell," CEO Greg Creed said in a statement. But the company also noted that kids' meals also just don't fit with its strategy and that they've had an "insignificant" impact on sales.


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For generations, coffee drinkers have attested to the idea that their favorite hot beverage helps "keep them sharp." Tea drinkers have insisted that a hot steamy cup is more than just comforting, it's a "pick me up," too. A new study suggesting that caffeine might actually enhance memory could be a reasonable explanation for those claims.
There are many ways people consume caffeine, including in coffee, tea, soda and chocolate, says the study's lead author Michael Yassa. It doesn't matter what the source is, the effect of caffeine will likely be the same, he says.
Yassa and colleagues at Johns Hopkins University recruited 160 young, healthy participants, who did not regularly consume caffeinated products. The participants studied a series of images, then five minutes later, took either 200 milligrams of caffeine in tablet form, about the amount of caffeine in a strong cup of coffee, or a placebo.
The next day, participants were asked to identify images they had seen the day before. Some images were new, and some were similar but not exactly the same. For example, if they were shown a picture of a yellow rubber duck originally, the next day, it was a picture of a rubber duck that was shorter and thicker, says Yassa, who was at Johns Hopkins when the study was conducted but now is an assistant professor of neurobiology and behavior at the University of California-Irvine.
Findings published in the journal Nature Neuroscience: The people who consumed caffeine were more likely to correctly identify the similar items as slightly different from the original picture. The brain's ability to recognize the difference between two similar but not identical items reflects a deep level of memory discrimination, Yassa says.
Another example of pattern separation is remembering where one's car is parked today vs. yesterday, he says. "This type of discrimination is involved in every facet of memory," Yassa says.
The researchers also had participants consume 100 milligrams and 300 milligrams of caffeine and found 100 milligrams was not effective at getting the memory boost, Yassa says. The 300-milligrams dose was no more effective than 200 milligrams, and at the higher amount, people started to report some side effects such as headaches and feeling jittery, he says. "The 200-milligram might be the most optimal dose to get this memory boost."
One strong cup of coffee might contain 200 milligrams of caffeine, he says. A typical espresso has 80 milligrams, so a double-shot latte will have 160 milligrams, he says.
Other research has found that low doses of caffeine have beneficial effects on attention and focus, Yassa says. A few studies on caffeine's effect on humans have found little or no effect on long-term memory retention, but numerous studies in animals have shown that caffeine has a beneficial effect, he says.
While this study is encouraging, he cautions that high doses of caffeine can have negative effects, such as anxiety, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and headaches. "I'm not going to stop drinking my coffee, but it's important to be aware of the costs and benefits," he says. "Drinking coffee late at night is not going to be helpful for most people."
Everyone in the FoodFacts.com community is aware of the negative effects of overdoing caffeine. But we also know there are plenty of coffee and tea drinkers out there who will appreciate the findings of this study. It's another good reason to enjoy their favorite morning brew, especially in these chilly winter months!


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The Donator wrote:We kind of tried that this year, with an "A" and a "B" pool, and it was a pretty awkward year, with 32 peeps. No one liked it, a lot of people were pissed, and it didnt cater towards the BW idea. You guys obv have more members than we do, but it simply does not work unfortunately.
Really? I think it worked pretty well. There were 3 pools, A, B & C. No A Players would be with A players, no C players played with C players. There was parity, and it was up for grabs until the end more or less. it's never going to be perfect, but anyone who was frustrated would have been that way regardless unless they get a good partner. and by good I mean the old man who crushes discs and brings beer every week for his partner. #goingoutontop


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Advisory Committee Issues Report on State of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
March 17, 2010
The Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee (HTAC) released its 2009 annual report: The State of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Commercialization and Technical Development (PDF 1 MB) Download Adobe Reader.
HTAC reports significant strides in 2009, despite the economic climate, budget uncertainties, and a shifting policy framework upon which much of industry relies. The document reports a 41% increase in worldwide shipments of fuel cells compared with 2008 shipment data. Highlights of commercial deployments are featured, along with brief reports on research progress.


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Hike in-bounds or head through the gate.
Inspired by the epic steeps and outrageous snow totals of the Pacific Northwest, the DAKINE Baker 16L Backpack offers enough storage space for all the essentials without unnecessary bulk to hold you back.
- Features both vertical snowboard carry and retractable cable ski carry systems
- Fleece-lined goggle pocket protects your lenses from scratches
- Insulated hydro sleeve prevents your water supplies from freezing solid
- Padded waist-belt keeps your load balanced and comfortable
- Rescue whistle helps you alert others in case of emergency
- Item #DAK3123
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What do you think about this product?
Have questions about this product?
Go to backpack
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I mainly commute to work on my motorcycle and needed a lightweight and compact bag. This fits the bill perfectly.
Light weight winner
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I bought this pack as a daily commuter to store my IT crap and to replace an old Marmot Scree - it's a total score. Super light weight, but well built. Plenty of room in the large compartments for enough stuff you would take out for 1 day. The goggle pocket that opens in the back is kind of money too. I haven't carried my skis or my wife's board yet, but it appears to be totally capable. The only improvements I'd make would be to make the reservoir pouch about a half inch bigger to double as a 13" mac book pro laptop sleeve. Right now I can squeeze in my MBP but it's not easy. Anyway, it could maybe use some small internal zippered pockets to store small loose items too. I ended up getting a Dakine accessory case for like $6 here on BC but I'm thinking it could be easily accommodated on next year's model.
Super solid backpack.
This backpack is awesome. I was just looking for a small backpack that could cary food, a shovel, and maybe an extra layer. It fits tons of stuff but feels small and light on my back. The backpack is layed out very nicely and has tons of access. It has a valuables pocket on the back that is super convenient and really safe. wallets, phones, sunglasses. they all fit in there and you don't have to worry about getting them lifted off your backpack because they are on the inside. that is probably my favorite feature. The goggle pocket on the back is super awesome. I can take multiple goggle lenses in it and they stay perfectly safe. Overall a great backpack that can be used for so many things. I took it to Peru and traveled all around with it and I ski with it. Super versatile. I would highly recommend this backpack
dank bag!
Got this bag in december 2012 and used it up to my local hill a few times along with a few short backcountry trips to test the ski-carry system. Went to Mt. Paine in Northfield this past weekend and turned the backpack into an airbag...after pushin thru a couple small trees and sliding across a downed tree, it ended up lookin like it does in the pic i put up. I think what did this was the 3 snowshoes i had jammed tight in the exterior buckles put a disproportionate amount of tension on that stitch...either way I'm gonna be getting this same bag once they get my color back in stock. #1 reason being that despite such a hard fall, this pack somehow managed to keep my mini glass bubbler from seeing ANY damage... i swear i left it in there accidentally tho, would you believe i forgot it was in there? haha....
Anyways, the bag does excellent. Easy to throw my skis on it and makes them disappear for the hike. Its got enough room for gloves, extra socks, a hat, yowie, an extra top layer (thin sweatshirt or smaller), along with a couple beers and sandwiches for lunch. Could definitely do the avy setup with probe specific pockets, sweet shovel carry system, and fits my 2L bladder in the pouch pretty well.
Tough bag, easy to put on and adjust the chest, waist, and shoulder straps without dickin around too much. Insulated sleeve is cool, but i havent tested it in extreme cold yet. And the location of the goggle pocket is nice and discrete, practically doesnt exist if ur wearing it. And best of all it looks cool layin in the backseat of the Subi and on my back, anywhere my back finds itself.
Oh, and the pocket made to house the top loop for the diagonal ski carry system makes an EXCELLENT stash pocket for glass <6-7". And im like 85% certain they made this with Scent-Lok technology...just puttin it out there...
made a new access port!
Excellent Small Bag
I love this bag, it is small enough but large enough to hold basic equipment and a day's worth of water. I even use it commuting to work on my motorcycle.
Is there any, or has there been any other colors that are not in stock?
Hey Ross,
We did have this in some other colors in the past but this is all we have left in stock.
Is this backpack compatible with CamelBak Stoaway Hydration Reservoir?
Hey Leo Hsiang,
I would not bet on it fitting. I would suggest just using the antidote reservoir and putting it in the hydration sleeve of this pack.
I own a Chute and have a 2-L Dakine replacement reservoir. No worries. I like it more than the Camelback because the top connection allows a man's hand to fit and wash the inside of the reservoir. I believe it is an improvement or better feature than the screw-type head to seal the container.
What water reservoir size and shape would...
What water reservoir size and shape would best fit this bag? I'd like to be able to use up to 2L.
Big enough for a 3L. I have a 3 liter camelbak bladder and it works perfectly fine with this pack. I strongly suggest you get an insulator tube for the hose. The shoulder strap as they say is insulated but I've done a few tests and it's the same temperature inside and out. It may keep your hose insulated while inside the strap, but as soon as you take out the nozzle for a drink, it can freeze up on you.
What are the interior measurements? I need...
What are the interior measurements?
I need to carry a LARGE laptop inside
There is no laptop carrier inside, the bag is designed more for useage as a snowboard/ski bag.


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Happy Kwanzaa to FOSS!
Kwanzaa is an African inspired end of year observance of the Nguzo Saba (seven guiding principles) celebrated from December 26 – January 1. On each day ceremonies take place to emphasize characteristics that represent the spirit of, and adherence to, that days principle. It occurred to me these seven principles beautifully characterize the spirit and essence of FOSS, and can be used to celebrate it too.


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In today's historic edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Hongo details his extensive video game website message board history, and asks that you do the same. Where' have you been?
What is YOUR history when it comes to video game sites and boards?
I started on a site called Nintendo Village as a member back in 2001 or so. It was a barebones site and pretty much the only site I visited until I discovered IGN. After a year or so with IGN, I signed up for Nintendo's NSider forums under the name Mushroom5 in 2003 before my 13th birthday.
I posted there daily and ran an icon group in the Pokémon boards of NSider called PIA, whose goal was to get more Pokémon icons on NSider via the monthly votes. We did that task well and eventually had copycat, me too groups who eventually got the icon support groups canned by NSider Admins, although PIA still survived since we had a massive support base.
Nintendo canned NSider in 2007 after the Wii exploded with the public and I sort of fell out of the loop when it came to game communities since there was nothing quite like NSider, but the months before it closed shop, the bond between users was dying. I did post on the PlayStation boards shortly after since they were same as NSider when it came to layout (since both were powered by Lithium).
It wasn't until a couple of years ago I found Kotaku and here I am, under the name Hongo (Mushroom in Spanish). Kotaku has even a better community than NSider now that I think about it. I really enjoy talking to everyone and reading various comments. Sure, there's a few bad apples here and there, but what community doesn't have those?


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The First U.S. State Just Banned Bullhooks!
This could change EVERYTHING.
The First U.S. State Just Banned Bullhooks!
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This could change EVERYTHING.
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These images alone should motivate everyone to wear vegan.
Disturbing Things Insiders Saw at SeaWorld
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SeaWorld is a terrible place—but don't take our word for it. Check out what ex-trainers and other insiders have to say.
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The ultimate #SquadGoals! Play the most adorable game EVER—Kitten Squad.
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About 7,000 dogs are stuck in laboratories in the U.S. and used in cruel tests. The majority of them are beagles.
Why You Should Seriously STOP Eating Cheese
Posted July 8, 2016 by Whitney Calk
This is what happens to cows in the dairy industry every time you eat a slice of cheese or drink a glass of milk.
Baby Seal Dies After Woman Takes Him Home
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This seal's story is just one example of how interfering with wildlife can result in a tragedy. Learn what to do if you see a wild animal.
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Expose the UGGly truth behind sheepskin products.
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A terrified spider monkey began to scream and struggle. Proof animals want to be left alone!
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Video footage shows a farm worker jumping on terrified piglets—while laughing—after he'd reportedly trapped them in a hallway.
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Ain't nothin' sexier than compassion.
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Writer Jai Nitz gave CBR News the lowdown on Dynamite's "Green Hornet: Parallel Lives," explaining exactly why this series will be the only true prequel to the Seth Rogen movie the public will see.
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale this Wednesday, including "The Green Hornet Strikes" #1, "Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time: Eye of the World Vol. 1" #1 and more.
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Kevin Smith's Kato" #1 by writer Ande Parks and artist Alé Garza based on Smith's "Green Hornet" screenplay.
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR brings you advance looks at new releases on sale this week including "Kevin Smith's Green Hornet" #3 and the hardcover edition of "The Romita Legacy."
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"The Avengers" to assemble for director Joss Whedon! Trouble looms for "Lobo" and "The Green Hornet." Also, your "Kick-Ass" media round up, a "Spider-Man" casting rumor, and more.
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale this Wednesday, April 14, including "Army of Darkness" #27, "Buck Rogers" #10 and "The Green Hornet: Year One" by Matt Wagner.
Harrison Ford for "Cowboys & Aliens" tweets John Favreau, Mark Strong takes on Sinestro in June, "Captain America" still in search of his Peggy Carter. Also, stars talk "Kick-Ass" and more.
Dynamite Entertainment has released four different cover images for "Kevin Smith's Green Hornet" #3, which introduces the evil Black Hornet, promising that one character will die at the villain's hands.
Potty-mouthed filmmaker and comics writer Kevin Smith returned to WonderCon Friday after several years' absence with a cache of raunchy tales of sex, drugs and comic books.
The comics and prose publisher takes a cue from the classic Van Williams/Bruce Lee TV series for their incoming collection of Green Hornet short stories by talents from Harlan Ellison to Denny O'Neil, with a unique crime fiction take.
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR brings you previews of Kevin Smith's "Green Hornet" #2, "Legendary Talespinners" #3, and 28 pages from the "Army of Darkness Omnibus!"
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents an exclusive First Look at covers for "Kato Origins" #2 and "The Green Hornet Strikes" #2 by John Cassaday.
Completing Dynamite's rollout of titles featuring the iconic masked hero, "Green Hornet Strikes!" takes the masked mysteryman into a devastated, crime-ridden near-future. Brett Matthews told CBR all about it.
Legendary science fiction author and dedicated comics buff Harlan Ellison tells the tale of how a complicated story for Moonstone's upcoming "Green Hornet Chronicles" prose anthology turned into an artistic mission statement.
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale this Wednesday, March 17 including "Red Sonja She Devil with a Sword" Volume 7 and "Battlefields - The Firefly and His Majesty" #4
CBR News spoke with writer Jai Nitz to get the inside story on Dynamite Entertainment's upcoming "Kato Origins: Way of the Ninja" series which aims to flesh out the classic Green Hornet sidekick's story.
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR News with an exclusive First Look at Ariel Padilla's interior art for the Brett Matthews' scripted "The Green Hornet Strikes" #1, featuring a cover by John Cassaday.
Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale this Wednesday, March 3 including "Zorro" #20, "The Boys" #40 and the debut issue of "Kevin Smith's Green Hornet."
Veteran inker and up-and-coming writer Ande Parks spoke with CBR News about the ins and outs of his new Dynamite Entertainment comic, "Kato," the companion title to Kevin Smith's "Green Hornet" series.
Dynamite has released a new Alex Ross painted teaser image for the third issue of Kevin Smith's new Green Hornet series with an ominous quote that reads "Three will Live! - One will Die a Hero's Death!
Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, CBR presents an exclusive First Look at John Cassaday's cover for Matt Wagner and Aaron Campbell's second issue of "The Green Hornet: Year One."
Editor Phil Hester and artist Jonathan Lau reveal the process by which they've brought Kevin Smith's reimagined action screenplay to comics including an exclusive first look at Hester's thumbnails and Lau's finished art!
The acclaimed painter gives his mission statement on how designing Kevin Smith's new Dynamite take on "Green Hornet" means fitting the legacy of the hero while pushing the radio icon into new superheroic heights.
The fan favorite director and occasional comics writer opens up to CBR about how his lost movie screenplay came back as a Dynamite Entertainment comic, how Green Hornet is like Boba Fett and the finer points of a female Kato.
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2011 (JUNIOR): Was named the department's Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year for his performance in the classroom … appeared in 22 games, with 13 starts, hitting .281 with three doubles, one home run and 16 RBI … hit a two-run single at Houston Baptist (3/1) … singled and scored a run against UT-Brownsville (3/22) … went 2-for-2 with two RBI against Texas - Pan American (4/12) … had a pinch-hit double against SFA (4/17) … hit an RBI double against Rice (4/20) … delivered a two-run homer in the win over UCA (4/30) … had three RBI in the series finale with the Bears (5/1) … went 2-for-5 with three RBI against Northwestern State (5/14) … delivered a bases-clearing double in the finale at SHSU (5/21).
2010 (SOPHOMORE): Started 41 of 52 games during the season for the Islanders … hit .327 for the season with one home run and 17 RBI … average was fourth-best on the team … had six doubles and four triples … laid down a team-high six sacrifice bunts … fourth on the team in total base hits (56) and total bases (73) … all-Southland Conference second team academic selection … had a 3-for-3 day against Prairie View (2/21) … went 3-for-5 with two runs and two RBI against Elon (2/27) … drove in four runs against UT Brownsville (3/9) … went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBI against Texas Southern (4/28) … scored three times and had a 3-for-5 outing against Central Arkansas (5/9).
2009 (FRESHMAN): Made 26 appearances with 11 starts during the season … hit .321 for the season with one home run and six RBI … had 17 hits in 53 at-bats with seven runs scored.
2008 (REDSHIRT): Did not see any action and was redshirted.
PERSONAL: Omar Javier Garcia was May 30, 1989, in El Paso, Texas … son of Miguel and Yolanda Garcia … has an older brother, Marcos … majoring in kinesiology.


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PLEASANT HILL -- Using the Contra Costa Canal Trail is safer in the city, thanks to improvements at six street-crossing sites. "Two middle school students were hit by a vehicle at the Oak Park Boulevard crossing in October 2009," said Eric Hu, associate civil engineer and project manager. "We've gotten calls ongoing about the need for enhancements at key crossings such as Gregory Lane and Oak Park."
The street-crossing enhancements were officially opened when Mayor John Hanecak "switched on" a new stoplight on Gregory Lane near Christ the King Catholic Church in November.
"The enhancements to the six trail crossings are vitally important in providing safe routes to schools for our children," said Hanecak. "In particular, the signal light installation at the crossing on Gregory Lane was a critical component since Gregory has four lanes of traffic and a speed limit of 35 mph."
Improved crossing locations are at Chilpancingo Parkway, Gregory Lane, Boyd Road and Oak Park Boulevard and another two trail crossings along the East Bay Municipal Utility District Trail at Oak Park Boulevard and Astrid Drive.
Enhancements designed to give drivers more advance warning of crossings include in-pavement flashing warning lights before the crossing, colored crosswalks, pedestrian-activated LED signage, ADA curb ramps, concrete curb extensions or "bulbouts," high-visibility signs and radar speed feedback signs, and additions to connect existing sidewalks to the trail.
One of the new sidewalks is on the south side of Oak Park Boulevard between the EBMUD Trail crossing and Eccleston Avenue. Some traffic signal modifications were also made at the Oak Park Boulevard/Monticello Avenue intersection to help Pleasant Hill Middle School students access the EBMUD Trail.
The Gregory Lane crossing is the only place where a new pedestrian signal and landscaped median island were installed. That crossing is heavily used by students from Strandwood Elementary School and Christ the King School.
"Parents say it is much safer and more visible," said Debbie Wilson, Christ the King office manager. "People are not just darting out when you can't see them. The streetlights totally improve it."
Wilson is so pleased that she suggested the colored crosswalk and lighting at the Brandon Road/Gregory Lane crossing.
Strandwood Elementary School Principal Liz Kim said, "I think it is a wonderful thing. That is a challenging place to cross and as a resident of Pleasant Hill, I appreciate it."
Trail users acknowledged the safety standpoint and noted changes.
"The fact that I can keep going is what I like about the trail," runner Leslie Irving said as she waited for the new signal light to change from red to green. "I can appreciate the safety for others."
Dick Kearns said, "The warning signs are good, but I think the light creates more traffic."
Kearns has been walking the neighborhood for 30 years and suggested that the light may not have been necessary because the light at the intersection of Gregory Lane and Pleasant Hill Road is nearby.
Pleasant Hill public information officer Martin Nelis said the safety of the schoolchildren was the determining factor for the decision to put a stoplight at the Canal Trail/Gregory Lane crossing.
Construction for all of the sites was a four-month job costing $1.2 million, but three years and $3 million more were required to obtain funding and easement agreements.
Long-term maintenance easements were needed from the United States Bureau of Reclamation, Contra Costa Water District, East Bay Regional Park District, Contra Costa County, and from EBMUD for the construction of the various project improvements.
State of California financing came from Proposition 1-B and the Safe Routes to School funds, and a federal Transportation Development grant, plus $525,000 from the city's capital improvement provided the balance, according to Hu.
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Glickman wins MATHCOUNTS 2014
Published: Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11:58 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 11:58 a.m.
Moses Glickman, an eighth-grader at Temple Beth Sholom Schools, recenly won the Myakka Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition in 2014. He will compete in the state competition this spring in hopes of being invited to the national competition later this year.
The TBSS team placed sixth out of the 18 middle schools competing from Sarasota and Manatee counties. Team members include Ellie Srur, Luca Stine, and Jacob Smith.
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There's some confusion over just what "Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes" is, exactly.
Creator Hideo Kojima calls it a prologue, while some critics say it's nothing more than a glorified demo. From my experience going through the two-hour campaign, it lies somewhere in between.
"Ground Zeroes" follows the efforts of Big Boss -- aka Snake -- after the events of "Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker." In the single mission of the game, Snake has to rescue his comrades -- a boy named Chico and an old friend named Paz. Both are members of his mercenary unit Militaires Sans Frontieres and have been captured by U.S. forces.
That's the setup after a long introduction typical of a Kojima game. His team gives players the basics, as Snake has to infiltrate the secret Camp Omega base in Cuba. He has a silencer gun, binoculars with a directional microphone, a portable cassette player (hey, it's the 1970s), night-vision goggles and an iDroid, an anachronous device that gives Snake mission objectives and a map.
Although the tools have changed, the core of "Metal Gear Solid" stays the same. Snake has to hide behind crates, ambush enemies and hide their bodies as he sneaks through the environment. Fortunately, he has a few new moves at his disposal. Once he's spotted, time slows down and Snake has the ability to shoot soldiers before they raise an alarm. Listening in on conversations, he can pick up on hidden items and secrets. There's even a move where Snake can interrogate enemies he has in a stranglehold.
It takes some time to adjust to how Kojima and company want players to navigate the world. It's best to scout an area with binoculars, picking out soldiers to track. From there, players will have to figure out how to silently get rid of them. Getting to Chico and evacuating him is fairly easy, but locating Paz is more difficult, as players have to use audio clues to figure out where the enemy is holding her.
This twist emphasizes the puzzle element inherent to "Metal Gear Solid" games. It's about finding the best path, and that requires patience, some exploration and a little luck. The solution to rescuing Paz is brilliant and offers hints to what awaits players in the full title, "Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain," the first open-world game in the series, reportedly due out in early 2015.
As for the rest of "Ground Zeroes," the campaign is bolstered by Side Ops missions. These are simple tasks that also take place in Camp Omega and allow players to practice their sneaking and combat skills.
These are what gives the game more value than a demo, but just barely. Unfortunately, the Side Ops are hit and miss. Some can feel like finding a needle in a haystack while one mission is a satisfying run and gun task, and it comes with a payoff cameo for fans of the series. It's a nice touch, but "Ground Zeroes" needed more of that. Right now, the game is an appetizer priced almost like a main course.
Contact Gieson Cacho at 510-735-7076 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/gcacho.
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Ground Zeroes'
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Let me just start by sending my thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the storm in the East.
My greatest compliment was long ago when my young son said "she's just a mommy."
I have several questions, before our presidential election, as a mom:
1. President Bill Clinton had several chances to get Osama bin Laden, while he was in the White House. If he had squished him like an ant, at that time, would the World Trade Center still be standing? How many people would still be alive in the U.S. and around the world if he had not worried about being "politically correct?"
2. Was it inconvient for President Obama to tell the truth about what really happened before and after the massacre in Benghazi, Libya, of four of our best and brightest, so that he could hop on our plane to go to a fundraiser in Las Vegas?
3. Who was the attorney (law firm) who obtained the release, from Guantanamo Bay, the man responsible for the attack in Benghazi? Was it a law firm from or connected with Chicago?
4. Do the people who think "Obamacare" will get them free health insurance coverage know what's in the bill? Nancy Pelosi said we have to get rid of the "free riders." Remember that nothing is free and there is a tax/penalty for all who don't get their own health insurance. Notice that they never say "free" anymore.
I urge everyone to watch the DVD "Obama's America 2016." Isn't what is happening in the Middle East happening now?
As a mommy, I am voting for someone I can trust, not the cool guys, but a real responsible man in this election - Mitt Romney.
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Nas once announced to the world that "Hip Hop Is Dead."
Since that proclamation, which served as the title to his 2006 album, the rapper has done nothing but provide evidence to the contrary.
The latest rebuttal is the most convincing: Nas' 11th studio effort, "Life Is Good," isn't just the top hip-hop album of the year -- it's the top album of the year, period.
Life certainly was good for the hip-hop fan in 2012. Nas' stellar affair was just one of numerous fine rap records released this year -- and, boy, did we need them, since so many other genres (including indie-rock and mainstream pop) delivered so little of note.
Hence, my Top 10 list is dominated by hip-hop records, with only a handful of other albums making the cut.
1"Life Is Good," Nas (Def Jam): Forget all the talk about a "return to form." Nas, in my opinion, has never really slipped from greatness during his nearly 20 years in the spotlight. He has, however, produced some standout moments -- and "Life Is Good" certainly qualifies.
The 14-track work is engaging from start (the passionately nostalgic "No Introduction") to finish (the resigned relationship rehash "Bye Baby") and features some of the most compelling storytelling to be found in Nas' epic songbook. He tells his tales with a lyrical flow, slinging rhymes over a highly ambitious musical backdrop that borrows from everything from classical to jazz.
2"R.A.P. Music," Killer Mike (Williams Street): So much rap music sounds routine. "R.A.P. Music" is an entirely different beast. The album is a thrilling reminder of just how much this genre still has to offer.
Killer Mike is absolutely killer on the mic -- a rhyme master of the first order, cut from the same revolutionary cloth as Ice Cube and Chuck D. He's not dealing in hip-hop cliches, but rather in political and social commentary. Plus, he's absolutely unafraid to go against the grain (note the blatant slam against President Barack Obama in "Reagan"); that fearlessness makes "R.A.P. Music" one of the most exciting releases of the year.
3 "good kid, m.A.A.d city," Kendrick Lamar (Interscope): Compton is back in the house -- in a big way. Following in the footsteps of Ice Cube, Eazy-E and other famed rappers from Compton -- and working under the wing of that city's most accomplished native, Dr. Dre -- Lamar is certainly off to an impressive start with his major-label debut.
This Dre-produced outing proves that Lamar is capable of getting the party started, with an intoxicating anthem like "Swimming Pools (Drank)," but it's the promise shown on such beauties as "Poetic Justice" and "Money Trees" that should get people excited about his future.
4"Tempest," Bob Dylan (Columbia): What separates Dylan from Neil Young, Paul Simon and other once-comparable rock icons? The 71-year-old singer-songwriter is still delivering works that greatly add to his musical legacy. "Tempest" is another marvelous "late-era" effort, full of the kind of tangled and triumphant wordplay that has inspired legions of imitators over the decades.
5"Channel Orange," Frank Ocean (Def Jam): It's hard to name another neo-soul album that has offered such an array of sounds and styles. Yet everything on Ocean's debut fits like pieces of a puzzle -- a gloriously experimental and lyrically rich mosaic from arguably the most promising player in the R&B game.
6"Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1," Lupe Fiasco (Atlantic): Fiasco never falters, which is why it's no surprise that "Food & Liquor II" qualifies as a "Great American Rap Album." It's not as enjoyable as his first two offerings, 2006's "Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor" and 2007's "Lupe Fiasco's The Cool," but it's at least as good as his previous outing, 2011's "Lasers." The new disc contains some awkward moments (like "Heart Donor"), but they're outweighed by tracks that rank among the best in the Chicago rapper's songbook.
7"The Only Place," Best Coast (Mexican Summer): The sunny surf-pop duo, consisting of vocalist-guitarist Bethany Cosentino and multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno, showcases greater lyrical depth and a more polished sound on its sophomore effort. The result shines even more brightly than 2010's lo-fi beauty "Crazy for You." There are times when "The Only Place" recalls early Bettie Serveert -- and that's a gargantuan compliment coming from me.
8"Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color," Brother Ali (Rhymesayers): He seemed poised for breakout success in 2007, after Rolling Stone named him an "artist to watch" and he was featured on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and other TV shows. That he's still hardly a household name, even in many hip-hop households, can't be blamed on the quality of his records. "Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color" is another solid outing for Ali, who ranks among the best -- as well as most insightful -- rappers in the field.
9"Wrecking Ball," Bruce Springsteen (Columbia): Don't believe the hype. This is not one of Springsteen's all-time best albums. Some of the tracks are weak, at least by Boss standards, and the songwriting is clumsy at points. Yet, the overall theme is coherent and compelling, serving as a searing indictment of those who steered America to this point of economic insecurity and social unrest. Combine that with a handful of great tunes (notably, the title track and "Rocky Ground"), and "Wrecking Ball" deserves a spot on this list.
10 "Sorry to Bother You," the Coup (Anti-): I'll close my list with the latest from Oakland's own hip-hop heroes. That's not Bay Area bias, but rather well-deserved recognition for a band that mixes politics and funk better than just about any other act in the business. "Sorry to Bother You," the Coup's first full-length release since 2006's "Pick a Bigger Weapon," is full of clever, contagious tunes that will make you dance and think.
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The Arts in Honolulu's Chinatown
The ARTS at Marks Garage (1159 Nuuanu Ave., 808/521-2903, 11am-6pm Tues.-Sat.) is the heartbeat of Chinatown's art scene. With 12 major exhibits and performances, lectures, screenings, and workshops, Marks has transformed the Chinatown community through the arts.
Ong King Art Center (184 N. King St.) has carved out a niche for performance art. Whether it be through spoken word, poetry, live music, or visual art, Ong King encourages creative risk taking.
Pegge Hopper (1164 Nuuanu Ave., 808/524-1160, 11am-4pm Tues.-Fri., 11am-3pm Sat.) has been a mainstay in Chinatown since 1983. Her gallery features her own work, including her famous paintings and drawings of Hawaiian women, as well as that of guest artists.
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Like many locals, firefighters with the Red, White and Blue and Lake Dillon districts were thrilled to see the late-breaking snowfall that replenished Colorado's lagging snowpack.
But they're not calling off preparations for fire season. At best, they said, the snow is buying them time before what is likely to be a long, dry summer.
"These storms are definitely helping prolong our winter, which is a good thing," Red, White and Blue deputy chief Jay Nelson said. "But we can have a fire at any time, especially if it gets into the crowns of the trees. The biggest thing is going to be what happens after the storms."
A quick return to warm weather could mean a faster return to fire-friendly conditions. The frequency and amount of moisture that arrives through the summer will determine the severity of the season, officials said.
In the meantime, firefighters across the county will continue taking their annual wildfire training and preparation courses.
"We can bank on having elevated fire danger at some point during the course of the summer and fall," Dillon Reservoir spokesman Steve Lipsher said. "I think that the one tempering variable is if we get regular rainfall."
Snowfall over the last week has helped spring Colorado's snowpack from roughly 70 percent of average to 93 percent. In the Upper Blue River Basin it has increased to 91 percent of average, ahead of 2010 and 2012 at this point in the season.
"It's just shot up," National Weather Service hydrologist Triste Huse said. "We're definitely doing better."
Breckenridge has gotten 24 inches of snow in April alone, just shy of the 30-year average for the entire month and well ahead of the 16 inches that accumulated last year.
It likely isn't enough to end a severe and persistent drought, but for local fire officials it's a welcome change from the drier-than-usual trend of the last 18 months.
"I certainly have been watching this storm cycle with a certain amount of delight," Lipsher said. "We have been so dry now for more than a year. There's really a sense that we have been subjected to a pretty severe drought, so I think any moisture is cause for celebration."
Heavy snow continued to fall in Summit County Wednesday after 12-20 inches of snow accumulated across the county earlier in the week, prompting Breckenridge Ski Resort and Copper Mountain to add one last weekend to the ski season.
Snow is in the forecast for today, though projected accumulations are modest. The weather is expected to clear up Friday, with winter weather returning to the forecast this weekend.


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Unlike some places around the country, Summit County doesn't completely shut down for Christmas. Resorts are open for skiers, gift shops welcome buyers and restaurants beckon to those looking to feast without the fuss. While many people take Christmas off, it's important to acknowledge those who take time out of their holiday to provide service.
Local restaurants are particularly dedicated during the Christmas season, staying open to provide seasonal meals to locals and tourists alike.
"A lot of folk who come to Summit County are on vacation and maybe don't feel like cooking something themselves," said Travis Holton, owner of Pug Ryan's Steakhouse and Brewery. "The way we look at it is we feel like we have an obligation to a guest to give them an option for dining out on Christmas."
Pug Ryan's is located in downtown Dillon and includes both a restaurant and brewery. Holton reckons that the restaurant has been open every year on Christmas since at least the mid '80s and possibly longer. The staff, which Holton said is mostly made up of long-term employees, have the option to enjoy the morning - skiing or with family - and then come in the afternoon and evening to serve Christmas dinner.
"A lot of our staff have worked together for so long they consider each other their family," Holton said.
The Blue Spruce Inn in Frisco also has a long-standing tradition of being open on Christmas. The steakhouse is open 365 days a year.
"It's a very big day for us as far as the number of guests we serve and it's been a tradition here at the Blue Spruce ever since it opened in the '40s," said owner Charlie Eazor. "Pretty much all the holidays are pretty big events (when) all people go out to eat."
Though some locals certainly partake, Eazor said a large number of the holiday guests are tourists.
"They're staying in condos or hotels. A lot of them are searching for a way to go out and eat," he said. "You can't really cook a meal in a hotel room."
While the Blue Spruce employees will have to work on Christmas, they won't be alone; Eazor will be right there with them.
"I wouldn't ask my employees to be here if I wasn't going to be here," he said. "I think you'll find most anybody in the hospitality industry understands they work holidays more often then they don't. It's not something that's unusual to them."
The Hearthstone, a restaurant in Breckenridge, filled up ahead of time with holiday bookings. Jen Cawley, director of operations at Storm Restaurants, said that the restaurant does solid business around the holidays.
"It's busy the entire evening," she said, "not just at crunch time."
Hearthstone employees have an employee meal every day, and have a staff holiday celebration earlier in the month to keep in the festive spirit.
Nonetheless, being away from family in order to work on the holidays can be disappointing.
"I don't necessarily agree with being open on Christmas. I think it's a necessary evil," said chef and restaurant owner Matt Fackler.
Fackler owns restaurants Relish and Twist in Breckenridge, and said he's conflicted over having to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. With the town full of celebratory locals and far-from-home tourists, his places are guaranteed to be filled, he said, and the money is good, but he's not entirely convinced it's worth being away from his family during the special holiday.
"I've worked in other communities throughout the nation where everybody's closed ... everybody shuts down because that's the spirit of Christmas of being with your family and your young ones," he said.
One reason Fackler admits he's particularly reluctant to work over Christmas this year is that he's got a three-year-old daughter at home.
"That's hard for me to know that I have to rush through Christmas morning," he said. "You have to be open when you want to be closed, because the money's pretty good."
Whether someone is working or not, the idea and the spirit of Christmas stays the same.
"It's a time for people to rejoice, so it's enjoyable to be part of that celebration," said Eazor. "They're intending to go out and enjoy themselves and relax and celebrate. If we can be a part of that, then we'll have done our job."


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To correct Lincoln somewhat, he should have said, . . . that government of the people, by the politicians, and for the politicians shall not perish from the earth.
Government's view of the economy: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it. — Ronald Reagan
In the United States, the majority undertakes to supply a multitude of ready-made opinions for the use of individuals, who are thus relieved from the necessity of forming opinions of their own.
-- Alexis de Toqueville
We (mankind) have a tendency to form factions, and we disagree about everything. I'm including myself in this – I belong to a lot of factions, and I imagine you do too. If Republicans come out in favor of Motherhood and Apple Pie, Democrats are likely to be against them. (Some already are – the Gay movement and anti-obesity crowd.)
I'm writing this before the outcome of the so-called "Fiscal Cliff" resolution is known. Will legislators find a way to kick the can down the road a few weeks, and tickle their propaganda machines to claim they've done something wonderful in doing so? Probably. But the underlying problem remains, and I think it will always remain: we simply can't agree on what the problems are. If we do see a problem, we can't agree on how to fix it. If we know how to fix it, we can't get together and do it.
All I have to do to prove my thesis is list a few of the unending problems we have (but of course some won't see these as problems) and note how little real progress has been made on them.
Poverty? Lyndon Johnson declared war on it, but the percentage of people below the poverty line is the same (but then, politicians keep raising the line);
The deficit and the debt? They just keep going up, and we've recently re-elected their champion;
Bad economy? The better to keep the Democrats in power, My Dear;
Family values? What is a family, these days? Two guys? Two women? A single mother with four kids, drawing ADC? Eight or ten illegal aliens, living together and working at a meat packing plant? A man and a woman living together who haven't bothered to marry? The conventional family, a man and a woman married is way down on the list these days;
Religion? We have people among us who believe if they blow themselves up and kill infidels, they will wake up in heaven and be attended by large numbers of virgins (that should be a dead giveaway – in my experience, those are hard to find); we have people who want to take Christ out of Christmas; we have people who don't do anything for themselves because they think a big invisible guy in the sky will make things all better (in spite of a lot of historical evidence to the contrary.);
Political freedom? It seems to be going south. As governments grow, freedom shrinks. Our government is growing. It wants to solve all our problems (so we won't have to, and so we won't want to vote it out of office), and in doing so it has to make rules to address all the problems. But, rules and regulations reduce freedom. Example: a company wants to build a pipeline or a nuclear power plant, but the government says no, so we don't;
Ignorance? It has always been with us, but now it may be out of control. There are many who don't know American history, traditions, or values. They have no idea of what the constitution says, or why we have one.
Stupidity? It's the twin of ignorance, and often results in bad choices. Some folks are so racially prejudiced that over 90% of them vote to re-elect a bad president because he happens to be of their race. Then, there are too many people so religiously biased they won't vote for a Mormon, even though the alternative is a greater evil;
The division between the Left and the Right is unending and appears to be a form of war. Do we want to end up like North Vietnam – totally left (and loving it, or else) or like Greece, totally socialist and in trouble, or as a capitalistic democracy with limited government and economic success? There shouldn't be a question here, but in fact we're in the middle of a vast Leftward pull.
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I 'm 9 and I've been playing for 3 years. At one point I want to go pro. When should I get a agent?
Is anyone going to answer my question?
Are you serious?
You can not be serious!!! You're 9 and you've been playing for 3 years!!!! I'm 11 and I've been playing for 7 years and I have'nt even thought about an agent. I don't know how good you are but if you want to make to the NBA you're gonna have to practise heaps more!!!!
Leege, I've been playing organized ball for 3 years. I tought myself ball when was 2 and I'm serious about getting an agent. I average 12 points 5 rebounds 5 steals and 5 assists a game.
dang bub you a cracker jack. lol
I am glad you are looking towards the future and have a lot of basketball goals. At age 9, you need to keep practicing and working to develop your fundamentals.
You need to find an identity on the court - what position you want to play, what type of player your going to be. Get with your coach and have him teach you some things.
Concentrate on your technique's. When I was 9, I was thinking about getting a college scholarship - college comes before agents.
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Here are the steps you should take for your basketball career.
1. Make the elementary school team
2. Make the Middle School team
3. make the junior high team
4. possibly join an AAU team
5. Make the High school team
6. Play AAU or something like that to get exposure to college coaches
7. Choose a college to fit talent levels
8. make the college team
9. If you are good enough, decide whether to TRY and play professional basketball in the NBA or somewhere overseas AFTER you are finished college
10. Hire an agent, you do know you have to pay agents right?
Most 9-year olds aren't thinking about agents yet, so you're a step ahead!
Unfortunately, you have some work to do before you're ready to hire an agent. Keep working on your basic skills (and using iHoops to help you improve) and work your way to the high school team.
Before you start thinking agent, you will want to try for a college scholarship. You can't play college basketball and have an agent; it's against the rules.
If you work hard every single day, keep your grades up and help your team win some games, you can get a college scholarship. From there, a select few play professionally. Between playing college basketball and professional basketball, if you're lucky enough to get that chance, is when you will need an agent.
EPE09, I average 8 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 7 steals and 4 blocks a game. And how can you teach yourself to play when you're 2? You could not have possibly developed hand-eye coordination when you're 2!!!
Great question?
I am glad that you have dreams of playing on a professional level some day. Its seems like you have goals and that is terrific. I have to say that you have started the process early at 9 years of age and you have so much ahead of you before you are ready for that process.. There are so many other things in your life that you should be focused on. School should be your #1 priority. Making the best grades that you can make. Also at the same time being a kid is very important too. Don't try to grow up so fast. Be the best student, son, and friend you can be.
Basketball wise, you have to work on your skills. www.ihoops.com/skillschallenge.
I would work on the fundamentals of the game, dribbling, passing, shooting, etc....and try to become as good as you can at those things. Then as you get older and start to develop your game and develop physically, you and your family may want to look to hire a personal trainer. Right now in your area where you live, you may want to join or contact an "AAU or travel team, local rec league or YMCA.
Lets talk about if basketball is even going to be the sport that you excel in? At the age of nine you are not even sure if you like another sport better than basketball or not. You may be better skilled in swimming, hockey, football, baseball, tennis, soccer, for all you know you may be an outstanding track athlete one day. Just think, you might even be a road scholar in school.
Kid you have so much ahead of you that having an agent at 9 years old will not help you in any way, shape, form or fashion. On the other note, if you were to hire an agent right now, it would jepordize your high school and college eligibility. www.ncaa.org
When do I need an agent? You need to hire an agent after you have finished your four years of college basketball.
My biggest advise would be...enjoy being a kid. Be a great student. Work on the fundamentals of the game. "Perfect your craft"
Strive to get an academic scholarship.
After all of the above steps have been taken and you have become the great young talent that you inspire to be, the agent will come to you.
In your spare time read some of Duke's Diary or the motivational letters in the First Team section on www.ihoops.com
Take care and I wish you the best...STAY FOCUSED!
my advice is school first. Concentrate on that and everything else falls in place.Making it to the NBA is literally a one in million shot- no pun intended.Enjoy your childhood and work hard at basketball and maybe one day you will get a shot at the NBA.
lol i doubt u coulda even walked on ur two feet let alone u teaching yourself how to play ball at age 2. c'mon man, think of the long run.u got a lot of work to do. and if u seriously think ur gifted enough to play pro then go for it. when i was ur age, i was like "i wanna be a pro" then when u grow up, u realize it's a fantasy ur living in. i dont know kid, do what u gotta do. do work.
Kingduke I'm a 3.0 student and I'm doing the skills challenge. Any other advice?
EPE, no one cares if ur doing the skills challenge. That comp is for any1!!!!!!! And who cares if ur a 3.0 student. you should'nt be thinking about an agent until ur like 21!!!!! Bottom line, u should'nt get an agent when ur 9!!!! u should'nt even be even remotely thinking about it!!!! if ur a 3.0 student there's still room for improvement! u r a noob B)
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Ok, this is embarrassing, but I'm smack in the middle of my training for Boston (been using Pfitz's 18 wk/70 mpw plan) and yup, just found out I'm pregnant with my third kid. Sigh. All other emotions aside...is it possible and not completely foolish to still want to go to Boston and just participate...not race? I would plan on taking it slow and walking when necessary. I've still been running since I found out, just keeping it slow and drinking lots of water. I'd really appreciate your opinion.
I ran last year while expecting a kid - huge PR, too. My wife did complain a little that being a pregnant spectator was tough, but I managed to soldier through and not let her pregnancy disrupt my training too much! !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/wink.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/wink.gif|border=0!
Good luck - I would check with some experts (including your doctor) about how much exertion you can handle. I've heard about women running marathons while pregnant and it's definitely doable, but I doubt they were going at their full-out pace.
How many weeks will you be mid-April? I don't know why I'm asking, as the answer would be the same-- ask you Ob. I wouldn't take advice from anyone here (no offense intended to many well meaning posters, but advice from someone that can't be held accountable, you know nothing about their background, etc. would seem flimsy at best for an important question such as this).
I did find this link from a sports medicine doc's slide show-- a google search, don't know validity of info. but it looks like a presentation given for a medical talk. A couple things I came across-- it's not unprecedented. There are theoretical risks of causing birth defects from overheating during the first trimester (keep careful watch on your body temp. during exercise-- cooler is better). None of these seem to have borne out in studies on humans. Sample sizes are small and it's not well studied.
And above all-- consult with your own doctor, who will be aware of your personal medical conditions and needs.
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Yep - ask your doctor. It probably all depends on your history during your last 2 pregnancies. And be prepared to play it all by ear. If it is 80 degrees on April 16, you probably shouldn't do it. I can't remember exactly what my OB told me during my pregnancies, but I believe the key is that you do not want your body temp to rise too much during exercise. So racing is most likely out. But running it easy, stopping at every aid station, etc., may be doable. Good luck and congrats on the baby!!!!
Thanks all, yes, of course I am talking with my doc about this...just was wondering if anyone had any personal experience with distance running and pregnancy.
Thanks again!
Hi there. Just wanted to add my $0.02. I found out I was pregnant and was just starting to taper for a December marathon. When I went to see my OB at my 6wk appointment, I asked her about my upcoming marathon and she said to do whatever was comfortable, but not to overdo it. I made sure she understood that this meant running 26.2miles while 8 weeks pregnant. She was totally fine with it, although I'm not sure all OBs would be. I was feeling great and had very little morning sickness and so I did end up running that marathon while 8wk pregnant but wore a heartrate monitor to keep in check. Since I was early on, my pace had not slowed that much (and I actually requalified for Boston). The other aspect is that the temps were cool so little risk of overheating (unlike Boston where the temps can soar into the 70s-80s if you're unlucky).
You say you just found out you're pregnant, so I'm guessing you will be around 11-12wk or so pregnant at the time of Boston. I found that my pace dropped dramatically as the pregnancy weeks passed, and running a marathon now while in my 2nd trimester would be completely out of the question, even with walking. If you're 11-12wk along, I would say this is still early enough to be doable, but obviously not to race it. Check with your OB, but realize that he/she may have differing opinions.
Just my opnion, but I would be worried as much about the stress hormones produced when you run over 3 hours and your glycogen reserves deplete, even more the risks of dehydration and overheating. Corticoids produced at that time depress your immune system and have been shown to cause birth defects.
Frankly, I just don't get it. Running a marathon puts a lot of stress on your body - way way way more than runnning a 10k or even a half marathon. Running short distances is probably beneficial drung pregnancy. But a marathon? Yes, some women have done it, but not very many and there aren't very many studies. Also, some problems or slight abnormalities may not show up for years - not until learning problems in school for example, so just because you don't miscarry during a marathon doesn't mean you have done no harm. It is known that stress hormones can be harmful to a pregnancy, and so can overheating, and dehydration surely isn't good either and all those are likely to occur at Boston. Is running Boiston that important to you that would take any risk with your unborn child? Of course, it's up to you, but Boston is every year, your baby is being made only once.
Shuffling feet, thanks so much for sharing your experience...I appreciate it. Yes, the weather is a big concern and I won't run in the heat. I've already slowed my pace down and wear a heart rate monitor so my runs have been pretty easy going and very enjoyable.
And as for stress hormones...that's what this baby is going to be made of! Don't worry, I don't plan on taking any legitimate risks...that's why I'm researching it as much as possible as is my ob since she isn't a runner.
Thanks again all!
Depending on what your doctor says and the weather, what a great story to tell your baby when he/she is older! "We ran Boston together."
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And as for stress hormones...that's what this baby is going to be made of! Don't worry, I don't plan on taking any legitimate risks...that's why I'm researching it as much as possible as is my ob since she isn't a runner.
Thanks again all!
I'm not sure what your comment about your baby being made of stress hormones means - seems sort of cavalier to me, but hopefully I'm misreading that. What I was talking about is the fact that your body can produce very high levels of cortisol when your glycogen reserves get low during a marathon and that recent studies show cortisol may cause damage to a fetus in addition to depressing your immune system. Not something to dismiss so lightly.
Unfortunately while all research shows running in general is basically very good for everyone, that doesn't seem to be the case for marathons. There's evidence of heart damage in marathoners, major risks of electrolyte imbalance, elevated body temperature, dehydration, etc., and sometimes those can happen without your being aware of it. Is that good for a child you are carrying with you? Somehow I doubt it. Better to err on the side of caution when it's not your body alone to consider.
One other serious consideration. Will you be aware if you need to stop? Once the race starts there's that tendancy to ignore everything else - that why so many end up in med tents. Will you really stop at mile 23 or 24 if you are overheating, in order to protect your baby, or will you be so focused on finishing those last few miles that you won't even be aware that your temp is too high? My own temp goes up 2-3 degrees duing a long run and I wasn't aware of it at all until I checked my temp after one run just to see.
If you do need to stop what will you do? What if you are miles from a medical tent? It may not be a big problem for your health, but will a long wait hurt your baby if you're not close to a med tent? I' ve heard several horror stories about long delays on the course in getting back to where friends can pick you up.
Right now no one knows for sure how much the stress put on your body will harm your baby. It just seems to me that when there are such obvious risks as elevated body temperature (even in cool weather), electrolyte imbalance, excess stress hormone production, dehydration, etc., and there haven't been enough studies to know how much if any the stress you are putting on your own body might harm your baby, the wisest course would be to avoid doing something that might hurt your baby, rather than run Boston anyway. There's always another Boston, not another chance for your baby if you or your doc guess wrong.
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What I have read in reguards to running and pregnance say you dan do the same as you were already doing before pregnancy, but not to add to it... so I tranlslate that to mean do not add distance, or speed... just my 2 cents, but then I am not a Dr, nor am I pregnant. !http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|src=http://www.coolrunning.com/forums/smile.gif|border=0!
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Since this is an opinion forum and you asked, I'll give you my opinion. You would be both foolish and selfish to run/walk a marathon in April.Why take the risk? Can you live with the consequences if something goes terribly wrong? I agree with Mary, what are you thinking?
maryt...thanks for the concern but I don't think you're really grasping the situation very well or else you don't have much of a sense of humor. I am very confident in my ability to care for myself and my baby and yes, I am able to gauge my exertion level. Marathons are more or less stressful depending on the individual's fitnes level. I know you only have my best interest in mind, so thank you. I will now return to worrying over caffeine, folic acid, hot baths, mercury, vaccinations,microwaves, vitamin a, my dog's flea medication, nail salons, non organic fruits and vegetables, sushi, soft cheese, deli meats, tap water, sleeping on my back, and now.....stress hormones!
Maybe you should invest in a HR monitor. That way, you can start training with it now and learn the ranges at which you are comfortable. Several guidelines I have seen recommend not going over 75% MHR during pregnancy. If you learn where you feel safe (HR wise) now, you can rely on that info during the race too. I would expect it to be tough to gauge your effort subjectively (w/o HR monitor) during the race with nervous energy and the excitement of all the spectators. Good luck in Boston. I'll be there too!
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Thanks kspowell....I have been using a heartrate monitor, it's been very helpful. I've been trying to stay in the 140 range which is pretty pokey, but feels good and mellow. Actually, it's nice to slow down, I've been enjoying watching the emergence of spring as I'm on the road. It's nice to reconnect with the physical love of running, not just the achievement markers.
Best of luck in Boston!
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