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How's your creatanine clearance and GFR?
Cordyceps and grape seed extract may help you.
right guys is there any supps good for your kidneys?
iv been on accutane 40mg for nearly 3 months now works great im clear just scars left doc wants me to go to 80mg now for the next 3 months!
anyway i was cruising on test e for up untill now with no problem then iv just started back on cycle after 5 month cruise and im running the test e deca and eq fairly high dose.
second pin i took was in the morning a few says ago 1ml of each compound i got what felt like tren cough put it down to must of pricked a vein or something but.. later that day i didnt feel great rather lethargic and no energy so i gave gym a miss... had night sweats that night ha woke up kidney was sore...
been to train back yesterday and could feel it still sore.. still sore this morning now and im fucking so pissed off i know the accutane and the gear must be the cause im so pissed is there any thing that can help??
How's your creatanine clearance and GFR?
Cordyceps and grape seed extract may help you.
dont know what creatine clearence and gfr is to be honest ?
Have you had labwork?
If you have routine labs ordered by your doctor a renal function test is usually part of the test panel.
Most docs will call for it once a year. More often if you have low GFR and high serum creatinine levels which are an indication of renal failure.
If you haven't gotten it checked recently, I'd suggest it.
I was just recently diagnosed with stage 3 CKD.
There is no cure for kidney disease so do what you can now to prevent it.
Hopefully it's nothing but I'd get it checked out.
Mine is very low (stage 3) at 44mls/min/1.73m2.
That could be stage 1 CKD but you possible could have been dehydrated when the blood was s drawn.
I think you should have a chat with your physician and maybe have the labwork done again.
Creatinine comes from protein. Too much protein will damage your kidneys. Muscle wasting also increases creatinine.
I am not a doctor.
You can't get anything on this forum or the internet as a whole that a good substitute for an actual medical opinion.
Your doctor will be better able to advise you than I can.
Get in as soon as you can.
Most of the time the GFR is a derived value taken from the creatinine to BUN ratio. Since both of those are affected by intense exercise, hydration levels and diet, then an estimated GFR will be as well. You should have labs drawn in the am, fasting for a min of 8 hrs but drink a decent amount of water before hand. Caffeine and other drinks as well as ascorbic acid and other vit sups can alter values. Im not a MD either but i am a MLS and i have lots of experience with flagged results from patients not following instructions before labs are drawn. Hope this helps
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And I've yet to see any study that offers definitive proof that too much protein decreases kidney function in healthy individuals. Its another of those things that keeps being repeated as fact yet remains unproven. Since few fact check these things they're taken all too often as true when usu they're dubious at best.
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Have you checked for kidney stones? Sounds like a kidney stone to me; I had one once and it hurt like hell!!! Pain comes and goes as the stone moves through your urinary tract.
i had something years agoi got really drunk sniffed coke on gear and went to bed popping pain killers because i was so fucked i thought it would counter out a hangover lol it hurt i didnt actually piss out any stones tho? as for the high protein can cause kidney damage were a;; fucked then il eat alotf of meat now adays espcially for my size and have shakes every day im consumking over 400g just from food somedays
my neighbor was a nurse and she checked my piss and it had blood in it, although u could not actuall see the blood there were traces
blood in urine can be anything from renal failure, to a uti to a stone.
I went through kidney stones at the ripe old age of 19 and was literally pissing blood (sorry for the tmi)
like the urine sample looked like a blood sample.
stones have a uhhh, longer tract to clear in men than women so its gonna suck a LOT if thats what it is.
some kidney support would be, uva ursi (pretty harsh stuff, only take short term), dandelion root caps (pretty mild, nice kidney tonic, can also eat the leaves on salad daily), unsweetened concentrated cranberry extract (tastes like ass, get caps if you can)
good luck but definitely follow up with your DR
nothing to mess around with.
oh one other thing!
if there is pain when urinating you can pick up the orange dye tabs that is a urinary analgesic in the girly section of most pharmacies..it'll be near the yeast infection stuff in the store.
it helps if its a uti or stones too and I don't believe will hurt anything even in renal failure but call your dr to be sure...I'm not positive about that.
Hydrate like crazy!
something to consider..I got a pm from a member on asf about getting a bad abscess from his gear then an ensuing uti . No, I won't say the lab (wasn't BP) because I don't know if it was correlation or causation.
Keep drinking plenty of water!
Sounds simple but long term this is very important!
Do not increase your Accutane dose. You don't need to and your doc is an idiot for upping the script.
you play any physical sports or do hard labor, I took a knee in the kidney, didn't hurt at the time but later at home when I tried to goto bed it started to hurt like a mofo. Ended up in the ER on morphine, doc couldn't find anything wrong with me, till he said its consistent with a football injury
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Using Anabolic Steroids: New Study Says Watch for Kidney Damage
By Dan Gwartney, M.D.
Using Anabolic Steroids: New Study Says Watch for Kidney Damage
The physiology of man evolved such that he maintains optimum health and performance in conditions that are commonly encountered. Over time, man deviated from nature as he established the ability to create shelter against the changing climate; developed trans-geographic commerce to provide a more diverse and stable food supply; and discovered substances that affect the mind and body, such as alcohol and opium.
People in developed countries who enjoy the luxuries of personal vehicles, labor-saving devices, and calorie-laden diets suffer from an epidemic of chronic diseases. Ironically, societies that have achieved the pinnacle of progress through financial and political stability, in addition to scientific advances, appear to erode the physical health of citizens through the promotion of gluttony. Truly, it appears that moderation is the best policy.
Bodybuilders, athletes and fitness extremists pursue not just health, but maximal performance. These individuals are often viewed as the healthiest by the [superficial] general public, but they also experience chronic injury if their training, diet or drug use becomes extreme? tendonitis is a daily experience for many; eating disorders develop; and adverse effects from performance-enhancing drug use/abuse or weight-loss products are unfortunately common.
The most commonly-used class of drugs for sports and physique enhancement is anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). From junior high school on, most boys and men become familiar with the multicolor diagram showing a variety of side effects that are implied to be inevitable consequences of AAS use. Of the many organs and systems harmed or damaged by AAS, one paired set of vital organs is easily overlooked? the kidneys.
In the poster "The Harmful Effects of Steroids," a muscular figure is shown hitting a front double biceps pose, while his multicolored innards are penetrated by lines connecting them to a litany of harm caused by AAS. The kidneys are listed with the vague comments of "kidney disease" and "kidney stones," but as they are not visible when the body is viewed from the front, there are no DayGlo-colored organs to go with the statement, not even a connecting line.
Kidney disease and kidney stones are serious matters. The kidneys are vital organs that are taken for granted because most people do not consider their kidneys as long as they are able to urinate? able to pee, worry-free. Yet, when the kidneys begin to fail, serious consequences follow. If the kidneys fail completely, a person will die in days unless he is placed on dialysis.1 Tumors of the kidneys occur, although there is no reported increased risk of cancer in the kidneys in recreational AAS users. One rare cancer of the kidney (Wilms' tumor) has been reported in an AAS user.2
Kidney stones arise in the tiny filtering ducts of the kidney, starting as small crystals, but grow as crystals do until they become lodged and prevent the passage of urine. As spiky, jagged masses, when these crystalline stones dislodge, pray that you are not driving? the pain is equated to the labor pains a mother goes through as she delivers a baby. On a scale of 1 to 10, the pain is often rated as a 10. There are several types and causes of kidney stones; again, no causal association is reported in the medical literature linking AAS use to kidney stones.
AAS Use and Kidney Disease
A possible relationship between recreational AAS use and kidney disease received recent press due to a poster presentation at the American Society of Nephrology.3,4 Pathologist Leal Herlitz, M.D. and colleagues reported their findings relating to the development and progression of a specific form of kidney disease in adult men. Their study compared two groups of men who were diagnosed as having the condition of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The disorder is characterized by scarring in the cells that filter and secrete waste products into the urine, as well as retaining or reabsorbing essential biomolecules that the body does not want to waste or lose.
FSGS is suspected when kidney function diminishes (as determined by lab tests) and protein is 'spilled' into the urine. Normally, the urine is protein free, but as the filtering units begin to fail, levels of urinary protein increase. When urine protein levels become elevated, the urine will become foamy. Final diagnosis is usually obtained through a kidney biopsy.5
The study groups were composed of 10 men who had admitted to many years of anabolic steroid use (and other performance-enhancing drugs), and 10 men with the condition who were morbidly obese. The initial lab tests demonstrated greater strain and signs of impaired kidney function among the AAS users. Serum (blood) creatinine, the metabolic waste product generated from creatine (yes, the same molecule as the supplement) and cleared from the body by the kidneys, was markedly higher in AAS users (3.0 vs. 1.47 mg/dL? normal serum creatinine range is 0.8 to 1.4 mg/dL). As creatinine can only be secreted by the kidneys, serum concentration rises when the kidneys begin to fail. Urinary protein was also elevated to a significantly greater degree in the AAS-using group as protein 'leaked' into the urine.
When kidney tissue obtained by biopsy was examined under the microscope, the extent of tissue damage was greater in the AAS-users as well, represented by scarring of the glomerular and tubulointerstitial fields (areas involved in filtering urine).
Among the AAS-using men, eight were followed for an average of slightly longer than two years. All eight discontinued AAS use, reduced exercise, and were placed on drug therapy. One rapidly progressed to a dialysis-dependent condition called end stage renal disease. The others showed signs of improvement, with serum creatinine approaching the upper limit of normal, and urinary protein decreasing significantly? although it remained above the normal range seen in healthy people in several of the subjects.
One of the AAS-using subjects became dissatisfied with his body image, claiming he would rather be dialysis-dependent than live without a muscular body. [This would almost certainly qualify the subject for body dysmorphic syndrome. For those nodding in agreement with sacrificing your kidneys to fill an XXXL shirt? trust me, you do not want to become dialysis-dependent.] He went back to using AAS again, despite a history of AAS-related damage. His serum creatinine doubled from near-normal to again being indicative of FSGS. His urinary protein, which had happily cleared down to zero, became elevated to 14 within three and one-half years. At that rate, Dr. Herlitz predicted that he (the AAS-user) could progress to end stage renal disease in another four to five years.
This comparison suggested to Dr. Herlitz that AAS contribute to kidney damage. She proposed that in addition to supporting a greater body mass and placing greater stress on the kidneys, AAS may also have a direct toxic effect on the cells. Dr. Herlitz noted that creatinine is primarily produced in skeletal muscle, so logically a person with greater muscle mass will have elevated serum creatinine compared to a sedentary person, even if they are of similar weight. Furthermore, the higher dietary protein intake common to athletes and bodybuilders, as well as exercise-related hypertension (high blood pressure during physical exertion), can promote injury to the glomerular units of the kidney.
Other Factors Affect Your Kidneys
From the presentation, one might conclude that AAS are at least associated with a greater risk of kidney damage, and potentially may play both a direct and indirect role in harming that vital, paired set of organs. Further, the damage being done appears to be particularly virulent when compared to the control group used in this study, the morbidly obese (average BMI >40). However, FSGS is a non-specific finding present in a variety of conditions, and secondary to a number of known causes. The control group may or may not have been appropriately matched to the AAS-using group, as BMI cannot be used as an approximation for lean body mass, sometimes referred to as fat-free mass index.
Other known agents or conditions that may affect kidney status were not accounted for, so far as the press reports of this study revealed. Among the many factors that are associated with this form of kidney damage (i.e., use of opiate drugs, hypertension, hepatitis B, HIV, etc.), several have been reported in AAS users.6-9 Ibuprofen (e.g., Advil) has been associated with kidney damage, but a different form than FSGS.
Among the many drugs commonly used in conjunction with AAS, FSGS has been reported in a woman being treated for breast cancer with anastrozole.10 This drug, known by the brand name Arimidex, is often used in conjunction with AAS as it inhibits the enzyme aromatase. Using anastrozole, or related drugs, is common in AAS users wishing to self-treat or avoid estrogen-related side effects (many AAS are converted into estrogens by the enzyme aromatase). It is possible that the use of aromatase inhibitors or non-aromatizing AAS may be a significant factor in FSGS, or it may not be an issue at all. It is just too early to discern the factors related to AAS-associated kidney damage.
What is revealed by this study is that at least one type of kidney damage (FSGS) is related to AAS use. The presence of FSGS in AAS users is not proof of the drugs' causing or worsening the disease. The concentration of the disease in such a small geographic area, among a limited population, appears to be greater than one might suspect. The news release did not clarify the period when these cases appeared. The fact that the condition was resolved, at least partially when the men ceased using AAS, supports the possible involvement of AAS in the development or progression of FSGS. Another convincing observation was the case of the gentleman who returned to AAS use after his lab tests returned to normal, only to see the condition return and worsen with continued AAS use.
What does this report mean in terms of recreational AAS use? It should serve as a reminder that these are powerful drugs, and along with the benefits of greater strength and muscle mass, one also is exposed to the risk of any number of side effects. Few people take the time (and expense) of being screened for pre-existing conditions prior to using AAS. Few monitor the function of vital organs during and following AAS use to ensure that adverse side effects are not developing.
In addition to liver damage, psychological/mood disorders, changes in blood lipids, etc., AAS users should consider the potential for damaging their kidneys. Those who use AAS recreationally should have their kidney function checked prior to starting a cycle (preferably before the first cycle) by measuring serum (blood) levels of BUN and creatinine, as well as urine protein, including the sensitive microalbuminuria test.
AAS users should monitor their urine, looking for the development of foamy urine; purchasing urine dipsticks that will detect the presence of protein in the urine is even better. These urine dipsticks can be purchased online, but the use is no substitute for professional medical supervision and is no guarantee of safety.
Individuals who use AAS never want to hear of risks, dangers, injury, etc. There are many. AAS can be used safely but not indiscriminately. Placing these drugs in the hands of untrained and risk-seeking individuals is tantamount to harm. It is the cavalier attitude of many users that supports AAS legislation and restrictions on medical professionals.
Choosing to use AAS for performance enhancement or physique augmentation is viewed by many as a personal liberty, despite the legal disincentives. Regardless of one's philosophical stance, those choosing to use any drug, diet or technology need to do so in an informed manner. The revelation of kidney strain/damage in a representative group of AAS users needs to be considered during the decision process. Those who eventually use AAS need to be aware of the need to monitor the health and function of the kidneys, in addition to other potential risks.
1. Hsu CY, Ordonez JD, et al. The risk of acute renal failure in patients with chronic kidney disease. Kidney Int, 2008 July;74(1):101-107.
2. Prat J, Gray GF, et al. Wilms tumor in an adult associated with androgen abuse. JAMA, 1977 May 23;237(21):2322-3.
3. Herlitz L, et al. "Development of FSGS following anabolic steroid use in bodybuilders." ASN, 2009; Abstract TH-PO163.
4. Neale T. ASN: Anabolic Steroid Abuse May Damage Kidneys. Medpage Today, 2009 Oct 30. Available at http://www.medpagetoday.com/tbindex.cfm?tbid=16705, accessed November 9, 2009.
5. Thomas DB. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: a morphologic diagnosis in evolution. Arch Pathol Lab Med, 2009 Feb;133(2):217-23.
6. Wines JD Jr, Gruber AJ, et al. Nalbuphine hydrochloride dependence in anabolic steroid users. Am J Addict, 1999 Spring;8(2):161-4.
7. Grace F, Sculthorpe N, et al. Blood pressure and rate pressure product response in males using high-dose anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS). J Sci Med Sport, 2003 Sep;6(3):307-12.
8. Crampin AC, Lamagni TL, et al. The risk of infection with HIV and hepatitis B in individuals who inject steroids in England and Wales. Epidemiol Infect, 1998 Oct;121(2):381-6.
9. Bolding G, Sherr L, et al. Use of anabolic steroids and associated health risks among gay men attending London gyms. Addiction, 2002 Feb;97(2):195-203.
10. Kalender ME, Sevinc A, et al. Anastrozole-associated sclerosing glomerulonephritis in a patient with breast cancer. Oncology, 2007;73(5-6):415-8.
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Coolidge clarificationMarch 28,2014
Coolidge clarification
We note with interest Jeff Danzigers article in The Times Argus, Hands off Coolidge, referencing our recent article, New Englands gift to America. Mr. Danzigers article makes assertions that are simply inaccurate. We write to correct the record.
First, Mr. Danziger writes that together with someone named Matthew Denhart she (Amity Shlaes, chairwoman of the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation) wrote in last Sundays paper that Coolidge would be on the side of the current right-wing Republicans and maybe even be a tea party member.
We urge readers to have a look at the original piece written by Denhart and Shlaes. In it there is not a single mention of the words Republican or tea party. Whats more, the overall tone of the original article did not suggest any kind of affiliation between President Coolidge and current-day political movements or parties. Rather, the article made it clear that all Americans today could learn much from the example President Coolidge set.
The general suggestion behind Mr. Danzigers article was that Coolidge is somehow being kidnapped by a group with an agenda to Coolidges right. This is untrue. For starters, Coolidge was a conservative Republican as president. The Calvin Coolidge Memorial Foundation would dishonor him if it failed to include Republicans or speakers who share similar views in its roster of events and speakers.
That said, the foundation is not party political. Recent or upcoming speakers at Coolidge foundation sponsored events include Gov. Peter Shumlin, former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker and Brian Lamb, founder of C-SPAN. Far from promoting a Republican worldview, these speakers have been apolitical. A presidential foundation invites figures of all backgrounds to come and speak. This is as it should be. After all, diversity of views is important for robust democracy.
The Coolidge foundations main project is debate in which young people learn about and present both sides of an argument. Last summer, Vermonters joined citizens from across the country, including a federal judge and a former U.S. ambassador, in judging high school debate at Plymouth Notch. We look forward to another year of successful high school presidential debate, with programs at Plymouth Notch on July 8, July 10 or Aug. 1.
One final word: Coolidge himself loved debate, finding his own voice through debate at Plymouth Notch, at Black River Academy in Ludlow, and then, finally, at Amherst College. Coolidge deplored incivility and eschewed the ad hominem attack. The current discussions reinforce the main point of our original article: America would benefit much today from a revival of Coolidges timeless example of civility.
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RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. â Kellen Watabu of Kapaa, Hawaii, Blake Yu of Alameda, Calif., and Dylan Raines of Cave Creek, Ariz., all fired first-round 69s to share the lead at the Ashworth Junior at Rancho Mirage. The three players hold a one-stroke lead over four other players going into Sundayâs final round.Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the Ashworth Junior at Rancho Mirage is a 36-hole stroke play event, being held at The Westin Hills Resort â Gary Player Course, in Rancho Mirage, Calif. The tournament features 81 of the nationâs premier junior golfers, ages 12-18. The Ashworth Junior Series was created specifically for first-time AJGA members or those who have not yet participated in an AJGA Open event, AJGA Invitational or Nike Golf Junior All-Star Series in the current calendar year or the previous calendar year.Watabu, 16, got off to a strong start on the front-nine, carding birdies on Nos. 2 and 7. He continued his solid play on the back, finishing with birdies on Nos. 11 and 16. Watabu credited both his accuracy off the tee and his putter with keeping him under-par.âI was hitting fairways with my driver and could have shot lower,â Watabu said. âMy wedges let me down, but I feel comfortable with where I am. I am happy with the way I was putting out there.âWatabu noted his 35-foot birdie on No. 11 as the highlight of his round. He was able to make another stellar shot on No. 16, where he stuck his approach shot to within five feet of the flag. He was able to sink the birdie putt from there and put himself into a tie for the lead.Playing in the same pairing with Watabu was Yu, who shot a matching 69. He carded five birdies during the round, finishing with nines of 35 and 34. Yu carded birdies on Nos. 2, 5, 7, 10 and 11. In contrast to Watabu, Yu credited his solid iron play during the first round. After getting off to a slow start, Yu was able to quickly turn things around.âI bogeyed Nos. 1 and 4,â Yu said. âIt wasnât the start I wanted, but I was all over the flag today and I really got it together. My approach shots were definitely the best they have been in a while.âYuâs approach shot on No. 2 landed inches from the hole, and he almost hit a hole-in-one on No. 5.âI thought it was going in,â Yu said of his tee shot on the par-3 fifth. âI tried not to get excited out there and I plan on doing the same tomorrow. I just have to keep making pars and stick to the game plan I had coming in.âRaines mentioned his putting as the key to the first-round, and his position atop the leaderboard. Raines finished with 35 on the front and 34 on the back nine. Raines finished with birdies on Nos. 6, 11 and 16.âI just tried to hit fairways and greens today,â Raines said. âI really read my putts well and they had good speed. If I can shoot a 69 tomorrow, I believe that will put me in a good position,â he said. Chancellor Cota of Poway, Calif., Christopher Cunningham of San Diego, Calif., Kyle Andrews of Las Vegas and Bret Netzer of Kapaa, Hawaii, all sit one stroke back, after firing rounds of 2-under-par 70.The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA has a membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries. Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.Final-round tee times will begin Sunday at 7 a.m. off the Nos. 1 and 10 tees at The Westin Mission Hills Resort â Gary Player Course. For more information on the Ashworth Junior at Rancho Mirage, please contact tournament headquarters at (760) 770-9496.
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Lady Gaga's Meat Dress
Last night, Lady Gaga tried once again to shock the world, this time by wearing a "meat dress" during her acceptance of the Video of the Year award at MTV's Video Music Awards. Lately, Lady Gaga has been having a hard time keeping her act "over the top." Wearing a dress made out of cuts of dead cows is offensive enough to bring comment, but someone should whisper in her ear that there are more people who are upset by butchery than who are impressed by it—and that means a lot of young people will not be buying her records if she keeps this stuff up. On the other hand, maybe it was fake and she'll talk about that later. If not, what's next: the family cat made into a hat? Meat is the decomposing flesh of a tormented animal who didn't want to die, and after a few hours under the TV lights, it would smell like the rotting flesh it is and likely be crawling in maggots—not too attractive, really. The stunt is bringing lots of people to PETA.org to download a copy of our vegetarian/vegan starter kit, so I guess we should be glad.
A wonderful side note to mention, Ellen DeGeneres (who is vegan herself), presented Gaga with a veggie bikini and suggested she try that next time she wants to make a statement. Thanks, Ellen!
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I know this is old news by now, but did nobody else think it was an effective stunt for animal rights? of course it was gross, and just as bad as wearing fur, but i think it made people think of fur, leather etc. for what it is: meat, a dead animal.
You stupid meat people! I am also a TRUE vegetarian and animals' defender and such it's obvious that Lady Gaga has insulted not only vegetarians but most importantly ANIMALS!! She's basically saying they're crap and underestimating the pain cows and other animals have to go through to be eaten especially to be worn as a form of fashion. If no one speaks up and no one "shoves it" down people's throat, people won't understand and stand up for animals ! Thus don't be ignorant because we're animals as well just the worst in the face of the earth. DEFEND ANIMALS AT ALL COST ABD SPEAK UP
She has her own meat why does she needs someone elses? She should wear her own instead.
I believe she should have left the orans hanging out. Would that have made it any nastier? I've notice that 90% of the peta bashers onhere cannot spell, and they use incorrect grammer. It just indicates that they are very uneducated and, quite frankly, stupid.
If you truly don't like PETA why are you on this site? Wouldn't it be considered a waste of your time? I find it extremely rude, pathetis and immature for grown people to act the way some of the people that act like somebody is dragging them around and abusing them. They are the lowest of our race and deserve to be treated as such. PETA has the guts to show everyone what is happening to these animals. The human race has come a long way. We have developed in tech, society, religion, and more. However we are a selfish and uncompassionate race. We are by far the greater and more knowledgable being. However we don't act like it. Treating the other species like dirt, walking all over them and spitting on them. If we don't change our ways, then we as a race don't even deserve to be here.
fyi mrslipperhat IF THAT IS YOUR REAL NAME! 🙂 I am vegan and have been tracking my protein count. It is perfect for my beautiful HWP body. I don't take protein pills (Or any supplemental pills) and P.S. They don't call them "Factory Farms" for no reason. xoxo
Peta. This world is a cruel place. If the world were to go to shit, lets see how long it takes before you decide to start munching on some delicious steaks with the rest of us. Because if the world goes to shit, you won't have your protein pills, or your factory made nasty tofu. And the human body needs protein. So screw you peta!
i thought it was hot…
Society is desensitized. They get humor out of trolling the sensitive. If PETA weren't so obnoxiously upset about every little thing, people would pay more attention to them. I'm a vegetarian, but I don't shove it down someone's throat like religions do. They respect it that way.
I am a big Lady Gaga fan, I am also Vegetarian. I see why people reacted to the dress that way, but you need to understand that although it had a message the fact that she wore meat isn't as bad a eating it. I mean she was criticized for wearing that dress, however moments before that she was wearing a dress and head piece made entirely out of leather. I do see why she got criticized but why? So many other celebrities wear meat, there were probably thousands of dead animals being worn in that venue…
unfortunately lady gaga wasn't the only one who wore a meat dress, check out this horrific and sick story of a woman murdering her pet cat to go to a lady gaga concert: http://www.examiner.com/pet-rescue-in-national/disturbed-teenager-murders-pet-cat-for-gaga-concert-outfit That proves how blindly people would imitate celebrities!
peope who wear fur, that is what your 'coat' looked liked before it was murdered. If you wear fur, you wear meat just like Gaga.
So much hatred! Good lord… And meat dress?? Gross..
The dress was BBQ'd after tho. k thanks bye
You do know she probably wore that because she hates you just as much as everybody else on the face of this planet, right? It worked. ;D
It's pretty sad that meat eaters have to bash NICE, CRUELTY FREE, animal-loving people with hearts big enough to consider living creatures other than themselves to make themselves feel better. I mean, really? They go out of their way to make hateful comments about vegetarians/vegans on PETA's website. To what avail? You aren't going to change our minds. So keep on eating your nasty flesh and we'll keep eating our delicious fruits and veggies, and when we have lower cholesterol, more energy, and the amazing feeling of doing what is right, we'll see who is really the "moron wasting their time".
Omgosh!! really who cares if your a vegan or what ever you are that was your chose and we accept that so when somebody shows what they believe just shut up and accept it bc we r all different people with crazy needs so accept one another and move on some people eat meat which is fine and some people dont which is also your own chose so leave each other alone and learn to embrace peoples diiferances i mean if a persons straight r gay usally people dont care so why in the world should we care what what one person eat or wear like really!!
Firstly, It was pretty gross that Gaga decided to show up wearing meat. Also, anyone saying that it wouldn't start to smell or rot in such little time under all those lights. Well, you're wrong because you're forgetting that she ALSO wore that dress right after to Ellen's interview right after the award show which aired the following day. It obviously would have started to rot under all the lighting and heat. I'm not vegetarian but what I find pathetic is the fact that people are calling vegetarians morons? like, is that really necessary what so ever. Secondly, even if she was trying to make a statement there are many ways other than wearing flesh to an award show where MILLIONS of people are probably watching. Including her fans which some are vegetarian and animal lovers so it probably wasn't her best move to show up on stage with that on.
She uses visuals to emphasize her symbolism and this beats out the blood at the 2009 VMAs by far. Doesn't matter if she wore the meat, it would have been eaten anyway and now it's in the Rock n Roll hall of FAME.
Do you realize that Lady Gaga wore that dress for a purpose saying that women aren't just a piece of meat. Do you research.
I really think that people defending Gaga after she did such a thing as wearing a meat dress should take some time to meditate. There are many musicians who actually created real masterpieces: take some time to listen to John Cage for a change. He was vegetarian and gay so people who think that all the LGBT fuss make Lady Gaga a candidate to a Nobel Price for Peace should like him… and maybe some music with actual meaning could bring them to the mental state of independent thinking. LGBT rights defence is not marketing!
Pretty sure Gaga didn't just cleave the meat off the bone and slap it on her body. It's obviously treated, either dried or flash frozen, and I sincerely doubt it would be crawling with maggots in mere hours, especially considering how long it takes for maggots to actually start moving after their laid. And PETA doesn't really have any room to call anyone ridiculous or anything like that, especially after that silly little Sea Kittens book.
Normal people that eat meat have as much right to right here as a vegan my friends. If you don't like it then don't be a public web-site. I have to run my 28 oz T-bone steak is on the grill cooking and smells good. I think I will eat it rarer than usual in honor of pale plant eaters everywhere!!
I understand why PETA folk would be outraged, but the way I see it is that it is bringing into focus people's attitudes towards killing animals. Most meat-eaters don't really think about where there food comes from and the by products produced from it. In a sense it has raised awareness of items such as fur and leather and where they have come from and basically wearing meat has the same principles as wearing leather etc. Although animals were murdered to raise awareness and I know that is not what PETA believes in, it has and although it probably wasn't the smartest idea that Lady GaGa has had, it has awoken many people to how these clothes are portrayed without the consequences for the animals involved.
To all anti-PETA people, if you dont like PEta, dont write. dont feel all badass, like, oh yeah, man, i wrote pro-meat comments on PETA, yeaaah. Meat is murder and so is fur. IF all youre bothered about is that oeta is pre-life and anti-meat-slash-murder, dont be an a**hole and be NICE :). GO PETA AND ME (VEGETARIAN)!
PETA is all full of morons that think they can control people.. yea 1 out of 200 people I talk to are vegan.. your cause is really taking hold.. get a real career
Just to get this out the way….yea I love Lady Gaga and honestly I don't find anything wrong with the meat dress…I mean sure it probably smells she even said that she didnt wanna hug people because of it….and no im not some blood thristy meat eater…I don't even eat meat that much…The reason I love that dress is because of the statement it makes….i have nothing against vegeitarians or vegans…people can choose their own lifestyle and shouldnt be jugded on it….Obviously Gaga didn't intentionally wear a meat dress to piss you people off…it wasnt like she said to herself "hmmm….i'll wear a dress made of meat to piss off the PETA group so they can hate me." I do love animals….but it's not like she killed the animals herself and it's not she killed animals on the verge of extinction…her designer bought it from a butcher *cow meat* and made a dress….i honestly dont find it that big a deal…but people can think whatever they want…that's one of my favorite dresses she's worn…it's awesome ~Born This Way~
that is flat out nastyyyyy! who seriously wears meat on their body. I feel bad for the person who sat next to her at VMA.
I was astonished to see lady gaga in this gruesome outfit. This makes her seem like a very gross person. I will definately not be buying her albums any longer.
The article was a t least well meant, despite the lack of actual research. But the blind comments filled with unwarranted self importance make me cringe.
Oh dear! This is bad. Meat is meant to be had, if you are not a vegan. This is extreme, and probably will upset more people than just the vegans this time.
god that would look so good on my plate
would this be here if it was leather? of if it was on her plate?
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Look at this quote: Newkirk said if Gaga planned to sport this outfit again, she had a great idea. "The perfect accessory would be a PETA vegetarian/vegan starter kit. A lot of people will take one look and want one. It's sending lots of people to PETA.org to download our kit, so I guess we should be glad." Even if the dress turned only one person into a vegetarian. The meat that would not be eaten for the rest of their lifes would be much greater than the amount of meat used for the dress alone. As many poeple turned vegetarian as a result of Gaga's dress, she may be sending a discreet message. Listen and watch closely before you label.
First of all the meat would not be riddles with maggots as it is the cleanest meat you can buy and it what later dries out into beef jerky (at least research before you write an article). The fact that all of you are talking right now about Lady Gaga is exactly what she wants you to do. The meat dress is controvesial, it gets everyones attention because it is entirely unconventional. So whether you agree with the meat or not, it doesn't matter. You talking about it. And hence, Lady Gaga's fame continues to grow. She can completely control society and her fame. She has mastered 'the art of fame'. Also, she is and always has been an advocate for no-fur.
While I am a person that eats meat, say what you will about it. But I was angry when I saw this cause while I eat meat I do love animals and hate the idea that a animal had to die just so Lady Gaga could have a dress. This to me is just disrespectful and there was no reason for it, especially since nobody payed attention to her message behind it, they only talked about the dress. Lady Gaga you didn't need to kill an animal to get people to listen to you, they already were. And on behalf of us meat eaters I want to apologize for this because I respect your choices and this was disrespectful to them so again I'm sorry
Sorry for this additional comment but 'seriously ?' . . I don't take the high horse with anyone, after all the reason for being vegan is to entitle everyone to rights (animals included) . . No I would not condemn anyone or their ancestors. . . I can't condemn anyone because I'm not in a position to . . But I will criticise people as much as I wish.
Meateater you need to find some compassion, in my opinion if someone has seen the cruelty that these animals suffer and can still dub meat as 'tasty', they should be locked up because if that doesn't provoke empathy then nothing will and if they don't have empathy then they can be linked to future serial killers. Fed up of hearing that one and now I'm inciting it . . I used to like Lady Gaga now I think she's just a self-indulgent, media-obsessed, selfish bitch.


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2013 (Junior): Named to the All-Atlantic Sun Conference Second Team for both her singles and doubles play as a junior. Was also a unanimous selection to the A-Sun Academic All-Conference Team. She went 17-2 overall in singles play, and finished conference action with a mark of 7-1. Played at number two and three singles, recorded an undefeated mark of 5-0 at number two. Also went 14-7 in doubles play, and was 7-1 in A-Sun action. Pairing primarily with Jen Miller, the duo went 11-5 overall and 7-1 from the number two doubles position. Was named A-Sun Player of the Week twice. Earned A-Sun Academic honors and was named a Conference Scholar.
2012 (Sophomore): Earned All-Atlantic Sun Conference Second Team honors. Was named A-Sun Player of the Week once. Went 17-4 (8-1 A-Sun) in singles play, tying for the team lead in singles victories in her first year with the Hatters. Played primarily number four singles. Finished the year with five straight wins. Also went 17-4 (7-2 A-Sun) in doubles action, pairing exclusively with Jen Miller. Played both number two and three doubles.
Prior to Stetson: Competed at Saint Mary's College (Moraga, Calif.) as a freshman in 2010-11...4-0 in doubles and 0-1 in singles in the spring season...beat doubles pairs from #2 Stanford and #18 USC...the latter victory was a triumph over the nation's 77th-ranked doubles combo...graduated from High School #45 in her native Riga, Latvia.


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My research emphasizes the theory of evolutionary games and its applications to models in biology and economics. These models can be used to predict the behaviour of individuals in biological populations under the influence of selection as well as the behaviour of humans in conflict situations that can be expressed as noncooperative games. Currently, I am investigating how evolutionary dynamics can be applied to extensive form games [1,21]; to coevolutionary models in biology [2,3,6,7,8,18,19]; to games with a continuous strategy space [5,6,9,17,24,W1]; to models of habitat selection [4,10,12,14,27]; to games with mutation and/or stochastic effects [11,15,16,19,21,26] and to marketing games [25]. I have also recently completed a survey article on ESS [13], co-authored an article on bargaining [20], and conducted game experiments on the effects of costly punishment [22,23]. More information on these can be found in the PDF files linked to these references and through a list of my publications at Recent Research Publications and/or Research Publications.
- R.Cressman, Evolutionary Dynamics and Extensive Form Games, MIT Press, 2003.
- R.Cressman and J. Garay, Evolutionary Stability in Lotka-Volterra Systems, J. of Theoretical Biology, 222, 233-245, 2003.
- R. Cressman and J. Garay, Stability in N-Species Coevolutionary Systems, Theoretical Population Biology, 64, 519-533, 2003.
- R. Cressman, V. Krivan and J. Garay, Ideal Free Distributions, Evolutionary Games, and Population Dynamics in Multiple-Species Environments, The American Naturalist, 164, 473-489, 2004.
- R. Cressman, Stability of the Replicator Equation with Continuous Strategy Space, Mathematical Social Sciences, 50, 127-147, 2005.
- R. Cressman and J. Hofbauer, Measure Dynamics on a One-Dimensional Continuous Trait Space: Theoretical Foundations for Adaptive Dynamics, Theoretical Population Biology, 67, 47-59, 2005.
- R. Cressman, Uninvadability in N-Species Frequency Models with Discrete or Continuous Time, Theoretical Population Biology, 69, 253-262, 2006.
- R. Cressman and J. Garay, A Game-Theoretic Model for Punctuated Equilibrium: Species Invasion and Stasis through Coevolution, Biosystems, 84, 1-14, 2006.
- R. Cressman, J. Hofbauer and F. Riedel, Stability of the Replicator Equation for a Single-Species with a Multi-Dimensional Trait Space, J. of Theoretical Biology, 239, 273-288, 2006.
- R. Cressman and V. Krivan, Migration Dynamics for the Ideal Free Distribution, The American Naturalist 168, 384-397, 2006.
- Yi Tao and R. Cressman. Stochastic Fluctuations through Intrinsic Noise in Evolutionary Game Dynamics, Bull. of Mathematical Biology, 69, 1377-1399, 2007.
- P.A. Abrams, R. Cressman and V. Krivan, The Role of Behavioral Dynamics in Determining the Patch Distributions of Interacting Species, The American Naturalist, 169, 505-518, 2007.
- R. Cressman, Learing and Evolution in Games: ESS, The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics, Second Edition (eds: S. Durlauf and L. Blume), Volume 5, 65-69, Palgrave Macmillan, London, 2008.
- V. Krivan, R. Cressman and C. Schneider. The Ideal Free Distribution: A Review and Synthesis of the Game Theoretic Perspective, Theoretical Population Biology, 73, 403-425, 2008.
- Yi Tao, R. Cressman, B. Zhang and X. Zhang. Stochastic Fluctuations in Frequency-Dependent Selection: A One-Locus, Two-Allele and Two-Phenotype Model, Theoretical Population Biology, 74, 263-272, 2008.
- S. Wang, B. Zhang, Z. Li, R. Cressman and Y. Tao. Evolutionary Game Dynamics with Impulsive Effects, J. of Theoretical Biology, 254, 384-389, 2008.
- R. Cressman, Continuously Stable Strategies, Neighborhood Superiority and Two-Player Games with Continuous Strategy Space, International Journal of Game Theory, 38, 221-247, 2009.
- R. Cressman and J. Garay. A Predator-Prey Refuge System: Evolutionary Stability in Ecological Systems, Theoretical Population Biology, 76, 248-257, 2009.
- V. Krivan and R. Cressman. On Evolutionary Stability in Prey-Predator Models with Fast Behavioral Dynamics, Evolutionary Ecology Research, 11, 227-251, 2009.
- R. Cressman and M. Gallego. On the Ranking of Bilateral Bargaining Opponents, Mathematical Social Sciences, 58, 64-83, 2009.
- H. Gintis, R. Cressman and T. Ruijgrok, Subgame Perfection in Evolutionary Dynamics with Recurrent Perturbations, in Handbook of Research on Complexity (ed. J. Barkley Rosser), 353-368, Edward Elgar Publishing, Northampton, MA, 2009.
- J-J. Wu, B-Y. Zhang, Z-X. Zhou, Q-Q. He, X-D. Zhang, R. Cressman and Y. Tao. Costly Punishment does not always increase Cooperation, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science USA, 106, 17448-17451, 2009.
- Y. Tao, C. Li., J-J. Wu and R. Cressman. The Efficiency Ratio of Costly Punishment, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science USA, 106, E136, 2009.
- R. Cressman. CSS, NIS and Dynamic Stability for Two-Species Behavioral Models with Continuous Trait Spaces, J. of Theoretical Biology, 262, 80-89, 2010.
- Z. Varga, A. Scarelli, R. Cressman and J. Garay. Evolutionary Game Model for a Marketing Cooperative with Penalty for Unfaithfulness, Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications, 11, 742-749, 2010.
- B. Zhang, R. Cressman and Y. Tao. Cooperation and Stability through Periodic Impulses, PLoS One 5, e9882.
- R. Cressman and V. Krivan. The Ideal Free Distribution as an Evolutionarily Stable State in Density-Dependent Populations Games, OIKOS, forthcoming, 2010.
Working Papers:
- W1. R. Cressman, Coevolution, Adaptive Dynamics, and the Replicator Equation for a Single Species with a Continuous Strategy Space, mimeo, 2004.


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Michael Moore Heckled At New York Film Critics Circle Awards
Michael Moore was given a frosty reception at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Monday as he was heckled when he stepped on stage to present a prize.
The Fahrenheit 9/11 director was on hand to present the Best First Film trophy to David France for his documentary How To Survive a Plague, about a protest at a Catholic cathedral in New York City in 1989. During his presentation, Moore described the real life events, which were sparked by a cardinal's controversial comments about homosexuality and HIV at the height of the AIDS crisis.
However, the director's speech drew boos from the crowd, with famed film critic Armond White among those heckling and jeering Moore. Moore responded by telling the crowd, "I've p**sed off the Catholics" before reciting a Latin prayer, according to New York Post gossip column Page Six.
White later said of the incident, "I was offended... He was there to present the film and not present a personal political diatribe," but Moore insists, "I was just describing some of the things of the film..."
During the rest of the presentation at Manhattan venue Crimson, Kathryn Bigelow's drama Zero Dark Thirty was named Best Film, and she was also feted as Best Director.
Other awards went to Daniel Day-Lewis, who earned the Best Actor titled for his role in Lincoln, and his co-star Sally Field, who claimed the Best Supporting Actress prize.
Rachel Weisz (The Deep Blue Sea) was hailed as Best Actress and Matthew McConaughey landed the Best Supporting Actor honor for stripper movie Magic Mike.


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For the first time, a Platteville man opens up about being victimized by his parole officer.
News3 first reported on the 67 charges Sherry Buswell faces Wednesday. The now-retired Grant County parole officer is accused of stealing money from 21 people she supervised from 2011-2012.
A criminal complaint says the offenders used money orders to pay supervision and court fees made out to the Department of Corrections. Buswell is accused of stealing more than $4,000 in money orders and depositing them into her personal bank account.
"It shocked me more than anything that this happened," said Joshua Reuter, who said Buswell had been his probation officer for a year. The 25-year-old was sentenced to parole in 2011 for getting into a fight.
He says he owed $8,600 in restitution and was on track to pay it off by the time his sentence expired last month. Except, his probation was extended another two years, in part to pay back the money he says Buswell stole.
According to the complaint, Buswell took $600 from Reuter, but he claims she took more and has receipts to prove it.
"She had to be someone that people looked up to because she seemed like the person who wouldn't steer you wrong or do you wrong," said Reuter.
The complaint says Buswell's coworker first noticed inconsistencies in her cases. She was put on administrative leave in April 2012 and retired in January 2013.
Reuter is fighting his extended probation and says it's unfair. He says he doesn't trust other parole officers and is taking steps to prevent being a victim again.
"I'm taking the extra steps so that way there is a complete paper trail and folder of stuff," said Reuter. "It can't happen to me again because if it does, I'm ready for it."
Buswell is due in a Grant County courtroom Monday. But a new judge may be assigned due to a conflict of interest and that could postpone her first appearance.
The Richland County District Attorney is prosecuting the case and wouldn't speculate on Buswell's motive.


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A group of homeless people will be staying at a Dane County campsite for another month after agreeing to a deal with the county.
Back in May 2012, homeless people who lived on East Washington at an "Occupy Madison" site were forced out.
After some moving around, a couple dozen of them settled in Token Creek Park, in the Deforest area.
The permit to stay at Token Creek was set to expire Sunday. Now, those gathered can stay – for now.
"I'm one of the newest 'Occupy' members," said Carl Jonas.
After only a few weeks, Jonas is settling into living at Token Creek Park.
The 22-year-old said he has already been homeless nine times.
"As long as the electricity is going, we're managing," said Jonas of conditions at Token Creek Park. "Water, wood, and electricity are basic necessities here."
Though Dane County is allowing the homeless community to stay intact at Token Creek Park for one more month, in exchange the group won't be granted future permits to camp there or any other county owned sites in the winter.
"I'm grateful for that for one, because a lot of people here were against it because they wanted to come here again next winter," said Jonas.
"It's kind of a mixed thing," said Jeremy Evenson, also staying at Token Creek Park. "Because there's no way we would have been able to get out by February 17. We have stuff still frozen to the ground."
Evenson has lived in the park since November. He said an extension will give the estimated 25 campers more time to find a new home.
On the new deadline of March 17, the county said the site's electricity will be shut off, the portable toilets removed, and shuttle service from Madison to the campsite will be discontinued.
The Dane County Executive's office released a statement on Saturday saying they're pleased the campers have accepted the agreement.
Most of the campers seemed pleased as well, and some remain hopeful for the future.
"God's been taking care of me all right so far," said Jonas.
The campers acknowledged the campgrounds will need to be cleaned up after they leave, and they've requested that the city provide them with trucks to help them remove their homes from the park by the deadline.
"The campground will need to be rehabbed, but we need a place to go too," said Evenson.
13 people at the camp approved of the decision to comply with the county and stay for just another month.
Campers said they're always on the lookout for water, wood, and sand to cover icy areas of the site.


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Cardinals place QB Kevin Kolb on injured reserve
The Arizona Cardinals officially placed quarterback Kevin Kolb on injured reserved Tuesday, according to a press release issued by the team.
The roster move ends Kolb's once-promising season. After losing the starting job to John Skelton in the preseason, Kolb replaced the injured Skelton in an opening day win over Seattle in which he engineered the game-winning touchdown drive.
Kolb would then start the next five games but was injured in a Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
"It's upsetting and disappointing with where we started and the way that the season kicked off, to be in this position," Kolb said of the move.
For the season, Kolb completed 109-of-183 passes for 1,169 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions.
He said he hoped all along to play again this season, but at some point "kind of hit a wall with my rehab", which led to an MRI that showed his ribs were not healing fast enough to get back on the field.
In two seasons with Arizona, Kolb was only able to play in 15 of a possible 32 games due to various injuries, and there are thoughts that he may have played his last game as a Cardinal. He hopes that's not the case.
"I feel like we did some really good things," the quarterback said. "I like the way this locker room is, I really do."
Kolb said he knows the team will have to make some adjustments, but he has no thoughts of playing anywhere else next season.
"My focus is being a part of this team for a long time and being the best player that I can be and getting this place back to an elite level," he said. "I'm going to work my tail off to make sure I get there."
In a corresponding roster move, the Cardinals signed offensive lineman Mike Gibson. Gibson played with the Seattle Seahawks from 2009 to 2011 and was with the Philadelphia Eagles in training camp this season before being released.
He was a sixth round pick of the Eagles in 2008.
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Gotta love how Gallo recognizes mismatches and takes advantage, whether he is mismatched, or his teammate is like Harrington was on that one play that Bibby was fronting him.
Who saw Gallo's hesitation dribble and step back 3 on Zaza? That **** was beautiful...
We're playing very well. Hughes is making some nice passes (like that one between a Hawks legs to Chandler). Sometimes he takes some questionable shots, but he's heping us.
Another 3 from Gallo! I think we're witnessing his coming out party.
Wothout Nate, Danilo ups his game. Ha, never thought of that.
Turned over the ball what, seven times? If only we played like that all season....
Hope we can still get a streak going. Danilo should get about 20 minutes every game. Like someone said, its the only way he can develop. Hope Nate doesn't turn over the ball too much when he comes back.
i was at a dinner and got back in time to watch the last 6 minutes. This team tries to find ways to lose its not even funny.
Damn player-centric usernames straight to hell.
for all the people who said that q brick is better then larry iam telling he is our best sg in our team and he deserves to be a starter.
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Good game. Hughes played well. Made a lot of nice passes, shot well. Gallo had a breakout game, 17 points. We need to keep winning games like this to have any chance at the playoffs.
Great win, Backs against the wall.. To come out and play sound basketball against one of the better teams in the eastern conference is a great sign, Still alive fellas! Keep your hopes up!
I have faith in Donnie Walsh
After the previous tough losses, we caught a break by picking up a game in the standings. Nice game Gallo and hope Hughes helps us like tonight.
Gotta keep the faith for number 8.


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+1 agreed.....For a moment after Gallo dropped 30 something on Mello... I gave him props for not backing down.
But the buck stops there. One issue I notice with some is the lack of objectivity- cause he was drafted by us & we need someone to step up... but here it is...
Have any of you learned the game? Not just put the ball in the hole, but actually know the game? Do you know how to play the game?
If you did... you would know that having a jumper and knowing the game are 2 different things. When to drive, to pass, to D up, to defer, HOW TO GET YOUR SHOT, how to box out and use leverage, when to cross over and not to...
These are fundamentals! This is what happens when you sell us a bill of goods. When you make us think Gallo has an ubber IQ.
High IQ players know how to play the game. They understand the game. Spacing, decision making, shot selection.. are 2nd nature to those who know how to play the game. No need to teach this- rather refine and eliminate bad habbits from these types.
Athleticism, strength, endurance, speed etc... these are natural things that Gallo lacks.
A well rounded, fundamental knowledge is what Gallo lacks. He has 2 +'s... Size & a jumper!
Better IQ players compensate for their shortcomings with thru hunger & drive. Some like Allen, Miller or Rip, create space thru constant motion.
Some use size or speed to get to their spots. Some even make up for it by becoming defensive specialists. But in Gallo he is just limited.
Logically, by now you would know if he could dominate, or adapt, or impact other phases of the game... with his Italian resume, he's been involved in "organized-coached" ball. But he hasn't.
REALIZE THIS AND either don't expect much or stop making him out to be someone he never was. It shows conditioning, blind hope, and a lack of evaluating sk


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Eyewitness errors... Two recent articles, "Distracted Driving" by Rick Coates and "Wrong ID in Attempted Abduction" by Patrick Sullivan had a serious and unrecognized common theme: that we cannot trust our presumed cognitive powers.
Arrogant & distracted... I think Rick Coates will find that, just like him, tragedy must be personal before distracted drivers wake up.Union sunset... The Tuttle/Downes columns concerning the right-to-work legislation significantly misrepresent the effect of the legislation, and provide such a slanted picture of the facts of the issue as to severely undermine the credibility of both columnists.
A Chihuahua Christmas... Spirit. Something we carry in our hearts and minds, and sometimes in our hands. Her name was Tina Maria. A little spirit. A young girl who lived and died over 30 years ago. Her spirit carried in my heart and hand on a recent holiday shopping trip.A bustle in the hedgerow?... Really, the Led Zeppelin classic, "Stairway to Heaven" is about shopping addiction (re: Random Thoughts, "The Songs Remain the Same").


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The Fur (& Feather!) Flyer
Established in 1965, HAWS assists over 6,000 animals and welcomes more than 31,000 human visitors annually. As an "open admissions" shelter we lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for all animals in need, regardless of age, health or temperament. HAWS is a non-profit, entirely donor-fund organization with an active humane education program, and both wildlife and companion animal rescue services for Waukesha County.
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October = Homecoming...all over!
We're completely in the Homecoming spirit at HAWS right now. Not only are we having our own celebration – we're joining in the fun at other homecoming fests, too!
Arrowhead High School's DECA students have invited us to participate in Hawkfest this Friday, October 1st from 3-8pm. The kids have worked hard to make this a fun event – even securing an appearance by former Heisman Trophy winner and UW star Ron Dayne. Hawkfest includes food, a fun zone, silent auction, music and more. And this year HAWS Mobile Adoption Center is a special guest! We'll have adoptable pets for viewing and we'll also be doing a little fundraising along the way.
As a fun side note: several of the DECA student's spent a few hours at HAWS recently, taking picture of our adoptables in AHS gear. They did a great job and the flyers and promo materials show off their amazing work! Tito and Niya look pretty awesome!
Carroll University has also asked us to ride along this Saturday, October 2nd in their homecoming parade! HAWS adoptable pets and their handlers (Lisa and the Mobile Adoptions crew) will be riding in convertibles throughout the city of Waukesha. Hmm, it may be hard to get them to ride in our simple vans after this…
By the way – you know HAWS has our very own Homecoming celebration coming up, right? Tickets are still on sale for our party on October 16th and we'd love to see you there. JUST ANNOUNCED: raffle tickets for our 42" LG LCD flat screen TV will go on sale WEDNESDAY (Sept. 29th). They are $20 each and will be available at the HAWS shelter up until our Homecoming event, and then on sale at the event, too. The drawing will be October 16th at 10pm, and you need not be present to win, but we really want you to join us anyway!
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Motivate politicians to repair economy
To the editor:
OK, now watch for the policy overreach that is going to follow the aftermath of the Boston bombings.
You are going to see a call for more cameras in our cities and neighborhoods. You will hear the call for the use of drones to monitor activity in American cities. There are already more than 30 million surveillance cameras in use in America. That is one camera for every 10 people.
The American people will once again be left out of the debate. The policy changes and additions in our homeland security efforts will come from debates with television commentators and their so-called network experts. These people who are secure in their neighborhoods and don't roam our city streets will readily call for the increased scrutiny and surveillance of the rest of us.
The answer to these problems of homeland security are not found in the limitation of our freedoms or rights. That would be like building a cage around the spectators and letting the animal walk around freely at the zoo. We have to stop reshaping America and altering our freedoms as a response to our fears of terrorism. The pressure must be turned up at our borders, and the process for working and studying in America by non-citizens must be very stringent and vigilant.
If there is a bonafide use for cameras and drones it is in securing our borders. We must view those who attempt to encroach our borders as possible terrorists and respond with deadly force. We have just witnessed what law enforcement will do in our cities to apprehend potential or suspected terrorists. Should we do any less at our borders than we do in our cities?
The American people must not react out of fear or even hate. We must demand that we are protected and not infringed upon. And we need to go a step further and demand the same interest for improving the economy as has been demonstrated in our desire to wage war and expand homeland security, two fronts on which we spend the most money and get the least rewards.
We need to motivate our politicians to repair our economy and improve the quality of life in this nation. We are spending billions of dollars on wars that are not engineered to protect us from terrorism but to protect and advance the agenda of big oil. Let's bring that money and those troops home, and we can stop terrorism at our door without giving up our freedoms.
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Under the proposed plan, the league would be divided into two eight-team Eastern Conferences and two seven-team Western Conferences. Detroit and Columbus would move out of the West and into one of the Eastern conferences.
In addition, the new plan calls for divisional playoffs rather than the conference playoff system currently in place. The division winner with the most regular-season points would play the lowest-seeded wild-card team in the first round, with the other division winner playing the other wild-card team.
The proposal needs to be approved by the NHL Players' Association and the NHL's Board of Governors. If approved, it will go into effect next season.


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Alumni Association honors three with Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association of Ohio Northern University presented Distinguished Alumni Awards during the Alumni Awards Banquet on June 2.
The awards, recognizing outstanding service and loyalty, were presented to Karen P. (Casper) Condeni, JoAnne (Griffith) Lipski, and Michael Chow. The banquet was part of Northern's 2012 Alumni Weekend, held June 1-3.
Condeni graduated from ONU in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in education. She began her career at the University shortly after graduation and currently serves as special assistant to the president. In her 38 years at ONU, she served as assistant director to financial aid, assistant dean of residential life, director of financial affairs and dean of admissions before spending 19 years as vice president of enrollment.
Condeni was the first woman elected president of the Ohio Financial Aid Association after serving as the group's secretary and northwest representative. She also has served on the Midwest Financial Aid Executive Committee, the Ohio Board of Regents Advisory Council, and the National Professional Development Committee for the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC). She currently serves on the ACT Advisory Council, and she received the Glass Ceiling Award from the National Diversity Council in 2010.
Lipski, a 1972 graduate of Ohio Northern University, is a certified public accountant who resides in Perrysburg, Ohio. She currently is a trustee of ONU and has served in that role for more than 30 years. Lipski also chairs the committee on admissions, enrollment and financial aid. In past years, she has served as chair or vice-chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Audit Committee and Honorary Degree Committee of the Board of Trustees. In 2011, she was honored with The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Outstanding Service Award.
Lipski is active in the community and has served as co-chair for Relay for Life in Perrysburg, co-chaired several school levy campaign committees and served as an officer in the League of Women Voters. At ONU, Lipski was a member of Delta Zeta, Alpha Lambda Delta and Aurora.
Chow, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering in 1992, was the first ONU engineer-in-residence, serving during the 2001-02 and 2002-03 academic years. The engineer-in-residence program was a joint venture between Ohio Northern and Marathon Oil Company. Chow is the managing principal for Metro CD Engineering, a firm he founded in 2004 in Worthington, Ohio, that specializes in electrical, HVAC, plumbing engineering and green building design. The firm's vision is "Engineering a greener tomorrow ... today."
Chow is a registered professional engineer in more than 20 states, including Ohio. He is also a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional), knowledgeable and experienced in green building design and operation. Chow is the education and membership chairman in the Central Ohio IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) Section. He is an active member in the United States Green Building Council, Columbus Green Building Forum, Franklin County Chapter of the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). He also is active as a member of the ONU alumni board and is a past alumni board president for the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity chapter at ONU.
The Distinguished Alumni Awards are based on outstanding service to the objectives of the Alumni Association of Ohio Northern University, service with distinction in the nominee's chosen profession and tangible expression of loyalty to ONU.


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HONESDALE, PA —Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, the spiritual leader of the world-wide Himalayan Institute, has spent years studying and living with diverse spiritual masters from the East. He is fluent in both Vedic and classical Sanskit and has two doctorates, one in Sanskit from the University of Allahabad and another in Oriental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. The author of 14 books, he has practiced yoga and tantra for more than 30 years. We recently interviewed him about the year-long meditation planned by the Himalayan Institute for 2012.
TRR: Explain how the uninterrupted, year-long group meditation works?
Pandit Tigunait: Uninterrupted group mediation is a time-honored practice in the Himalayan tradition and is infused with the collective consciousness that promotes peace and harmony in the world. From November of 2011 through November of 2012, the meditation hall of the institute will be the locus of an around-the-clock group mediation in the presence of a sacred flame. People all around the world who are connected with the institute will participate. It can be done at the institute or online.
TRR: Anyone can do this?
Pandit Tigunait: The institute invites participants around the world and our neighbors to commit themselves to a 12-month group meditation practice, either here or online, supported by 12 inspirational seminars for the purpose of inner healing and the healing of our society and planet.
TRR: Is there healing power in group meditation that is not a factor in private meditation?
Pandit Tigunait: In group meditation, healing power is intensified and is stronger than in individual meditation,
TRR: How does this happen?
Pandit Tigunait: There is a unique spiritual power generated when many focus at the same time and for a continual period of time. We call it collective consciousness. A unique spiritual energy surrounds those who participate as they focus on the growth of peace and harmony in the world. They are participating in this worldwide healing movement. Deepen your experience by attending our core programs in person, or study and practice in the comfort of your home. Challenge yourself to expand your meditation capacity. You may plan retreats as short as a weekend, or 10-day immersion is also available.
TRR: Why now?
Pandit Tigunait: Our society is very astute in technical development but somewhat miserable in spiritual development. We see that fear, anger, grief, anxiety, insecurity are being generated today in our modern world more than at any time in the past. Today, we in modern society are in need of some way to heal ourselves and heal our society. Just as we have to wash and iron our clothes to make them wearable, so we must renew ourselves spiritually. In these meditation practices we are putting in place a step-by-step method to grow in a very relaxed manner through meditation. It is in meditation that we heal ourselves.
TRR: Do you have any examples of this healing from the past?
Pandit Tigunait: In a state in India many years ago, there was a terrible long-lasting war and the people began a 144-year-long group meditation. At the end of the war, that section of India became very sacred and became a center for healing. Even today, people go there to meditate.
TRR: What is the cost of participating in the seminars?
Pandit Tigunait: The institute's premiere membership includes an all-access pass to the 12 core seminars—that's live and online tuition of the year-long group meditation as one of its benefits. Individual seminar registration's tuition is $299 with the 11 other seminars free.
TRR: As a spiritual leader who knows both eastern and western spiritual traditions, do you think America is a fertile ground for spirituality?
Pandit Tigunait: I think America is the most fertile ground for the growth of spirituality. I say this because America is a spiritual melting pot. People come here from every nationality, culture and religion of the world: Judeo-Christian traditions, Islamic traditions, Hindu traditions, Buddha traditions. The children of these traditions are mixing together and are giving strength to the nation. Their way of looking at life is going beyond those narrow traditions.
For more information, visit www.himalayaninstitute.org [1] or call 800/822-4547.