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Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2016
The Pilates chair—or "wunda chair," as Joseph Pilates called it was designed specifically to challenge athletes and dancers by building even more core, upper and lower body strength. In my studio it is favored by my male clients because it is difficult to use but effective in its pursuit.
Joe lived in a tiny NY apartment where space was premium so his "chair" had a dual use for seating as well as exercise.read more
Posted on Wednesday, June 8, 2016The original reformers that were designed by Joe Pilates were like tables, on legs off the ground so that he could comfortably work with his students. Originally our machines were on the floor for easy storage but today you can raise it off the floor with the stand.
Posted on Sunday, March 6, 2016When we developed the idea of adding a trampoline to a reformer we had no idea how profoundly we were revolutionizing the work of fitness.
Posted on Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Posted on Monday, January 4, 2016Most people at some point in their lives experience an episode of low back pain. Typically these episodes occur when least expected causing muscle spasm, nerve compression pain and immobility. It is important to become aware of your regular daily movements, especially the ones that cause muscular imbalances and repetitive stress like when sitting too long, lifting without using your core, running on high impact surfaces, shoveling snow! and playing one sided sports. read more
Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2015Many of you have worked vigilantly on your AeroPilates reformer to strengthen your core, lengthen your tight muscles and improve your balance and coordination.
Posted on Monday, November 30, 2015
The emphasis in AeroPilates is on how the exercise is performed taking your time to understand pelvic or shoulder stabilization before you begin to move your legs or arms.
The reformer gives you an opportunity to revel in the mastery of the movement and improve your body awareness. Are you balanced? Is your left leg working in harmony with the right? Does your inner thigh have the same strength as your quad? Are you flexible in all 360 degrees of your range?
Where is the tightness or weakness? Begin to go inward and take stock of body placement and imbalances that need to be corrected with focus.
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Posted on Sunday, November 1, 2015Your AeroPilates reformer arrives with the straps already adjusted however occasionally they are not equal lengths and will require you to manually make the correction.
Posted on Friday, October 23, 2015
Over the years we have developed hundreds of different AeroPilates reformers.
Beginning with the very first maroon and beige with 4 cords to our most recent Plus reformer with 5 cords. We even made studio reformers with springs and have licensed the rights to our revolutionary cardio rebounder exclusively to Stott Pilates for use only on their studio pieces.
Posted on Tuesday, June 9, 2015
As a younger woman I prided my self in needing very little sleep. Burning the candle atboth ends meant getting more done and supposedly "living more life."
At 57 I realize how careless I have been and today I pay much closer attention to gettingregular and adequate rest; needed to restore and rejuvenate my aging body.
More and more research is emphasizing the importance of sleep and linking its lack tocancer, obesity, heart disease and depression, please continue reading in order to garner all that I've learned on the subject...read more
Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2015
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Two years ago AeroPilates won the Reader's Choice award for the best home reformer of the year.
Since 1995 when we first developed our original Pilates reformer for home use we have seen many subtle yet important changes while never compromising on the look and feel of the mini reformer that Joe Pilates himself conceived of.
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Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot pain caused by inflammation of the fascia in the sole of your feet and tightness of your calf muscle and Achilles tendon.
The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot to the base of your toes.
Diagnosis is easy due to the sharp pain felt particularly in the morning when putting pressure on your heel but the reason for it is far from consistent. We see it most often in people who are over weight and spend long periods of time standing.
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Posted on Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Women complain to me all the time about their upper arms. Why can't they have toned, defined biceps and triceps without flabby skin and saggy muscles?read more
Posted on Tuesday, November 26, 2013
When Joe Pilates designed the original reformer back in 1923 it was raised off the floor so that his students could climb on and off easily and he could spot and correct their movements without having to bend over.
As innovators of the first portable, home reformer we were particularly mindful that the workout was easy, attainable and safe. Thus our reformer was equipped with bungee cords instead of springs for resistance and the reformer sat on the floor.
Posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2013Romana, Joe Pilates protégé and my teacher, used to tell the story that Joe needed a way to challenge the extremities of an injured dancer one day so he removed the metal rim of an old cognac keg, wrapped 2 sides with cloth and placed it between her feet while she was performing the Hundred. read more
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2013As a society we are educated to numb, hide, placate and medicate our pain. Despite pain being the warning that there is a problem that needs attention we have come to believe that it is unacceptable. read more
Posted on Tuesday, September 10, 2013When we first invented the Cardio Rebounder and I added it to my machine I began to realize that I may want a mat underneath it to save my cork tiled floor. It was then that we developed a mat that is long enough to comfortably fit under any AeroPilates Reformer. read more
Posted on Sunday, September 1, 2013
So often people worry that they are not performing the Pilates exercises correctly, at home, when they watch my DVD's or videos. I want to alleviate all concerns regarding this sensitive issue.
Just as most people work out at the gym alone, without a personal trainer, I am making it possible for you to work out, alone, at home. All my instructional DVDs and videos have been developed so that you can work along in real time. I emphasize the correct muscles, the correct breathing and the correct set-up without being confusing and intimidating. The benefits of working out regularly, on your own, far exceed what you would get if you chose to only work with a personal trainer and since the machine is a brilliant support structure, that prevents you from doing something wrong or hurting yourself, you can rest assured that while you may get additional subtle benefits from a trainer you are still truly getting an amazing and profound workout without one.read more
Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2013The Hundred has long been considered the one exercise that Joseph Pilates was renowned for. Even though it engages almost all the muscles of your front and back, it is primarily a breathing exercise that warms up your whole body bringing fresh oxygen throughout while uniquely strengthening your abdominal muscles and expelling stale air. read more
Posted on Monday, August 19, 2013
If you love your AeroPilates or you haven't yet purchased one, now is the time. I've spoken to thousands of people who say the main reasons they don't exercise are lack of time, too much money, a lack of results, previous pain and fear, and lack of space.
AeroPilates owners however report that their AeroPilates reformer solves these problems and most of our customer have had their machines for over 5 years and by the way are still using it!
No Time: AeroPilates is so efficient. No more wasting time driving to the gym, find a few minutes a day and change your life. Unlike other fitness routines that isolate one muscle group at a time our AeroPilates reformer works out your whole body in a safe yet functional and balanced way. In just 20 minutes a day or in 2, 10 minutes sessions you can strengthen opposing muscles at the same time while lengthening and realigning your spine. You will stand taller, define and tone every muscle group, increase your suppleness, improve your balance and lose a couple of pounds a week. I am not kidding, our clinical study proved it.
Money: What are you spending on your gym membership, gas to get there, a private Pilates or yoga class, meditation CD's, chiropractor, massage therapist, fancy gym clothes and sneakers? Save it all and invest in a once in a life time "life changer": an AeroPilates reformer. I am amazed at how much more time I have and how much less body work I need to stay strong, supple and pain free. One 20 minute session a day and my AeroPilates reformer, re aligns my spine to stand taller, defines and strengthens all my muscles, flattens my tummy, helps me sleep, reduces my stress and assists in maintaining my weight.
You will never look back and you will save a ton of money at the same time!read more
Posted on Saturday, August 17, 2013Typically, when working out on exercise machines, we are taught that more resistance makes it harder to perform the movement. In AeroPilates this is not necessarily so. read more
Posted on Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Every fitness routine should function to increase mobility of the spine, strength of all the mobilizing muscles, range of motion of the joints, flexibility of your spine, postural improvement and oxygen uptake by the heart and lungs. In AeroPilates we uniquely attain all of those goals in a safe and fun routine that will totally change how you look feel and move.
When you think of improving how your body moves however, it is important to understand that your upper body is stabilized by your shoulder girdle, your lower body by your pelvic girdle and your core is the connection between the two. Your head sits on top and your spine runs uniformly, throughout.
In order to get the most out of your AeroPilates routine it is helpful to be mindful of some of the following rules of correct body placement to prevent injury and maximize results:read more
Posted on Sunday, June 23, 2013
This exercise has been long considered the one that Joseph Pilates was renowned for. Even though it engages almost all the muscles of the front and back, it is primarily a breathing exercise.read more
Posted on Sunday, June 9, 2013Most people at some point in their lives experience an episode of low back pain. Typically these episodes occur when least expected causing muscle spasm, nerve compression pain and immobility. read more
Posted on Saturday, June 8, 2013When Leonardo Da Vinci drew his picture of the Vetruvian man, he emphasized the magnificent beauty of our human proportions.
Posted on Sunday, May 26, 2013People ask me all the time how I maintain my tone, especially in my arms. With the extremely busy schedule I have, I still make certain to do at least 8 minutes of Pilates every day... read more
Posted on Monday, May 20, 2013
Most people have some kind of physical pain from years of exercising incorrectly. High impact aerobics and muscle isolating weight training have caused their bodies to break down.read more
Posted on Thursday, March 21, 2013Blood must be oxygenated in order to fill the cells with energy. We also know that breath enhances the benefits of exercise. Breathing is actually how we regulate our energy, and so it was taught by Joseph Pilates. read more
Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
I recently read a great article by Dr. Karl Knopf who says all it takes for the average 50 something to stay fit is 30 minutes of walking three times a week, some regular stretching and lifting weights. At 50, I too recognize that I can no longer do all that I did when I was younger. My recently stress-fractured foot reminded me that my running days need to be limited and replaced with something gentler. AeroPilates to the rescue!read more
Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2013Even though I have worked hard to teach you the correct alignment and form while performing AeroPilates from my DVDs, I want to share some helpful tips that will ensure the maximum benefit from your workout. read more
Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meditation is merely the ability to quiet the mind long enough to listen to messages from our higher self and to be able to ignore the judgmental chatter that fills our brain much of the time. The most accessible way to achieve this state is to concentrate on the breath. By focusing on cool air filling your body and warm air leaving your body, you automatically relax every muscle and turn off your conscious mind.read more
Posted on Friday, February 8, 2013
Posted on Friday, February 1, 2013
The Elephant Series was so named such by Joseph Pilates because when you are standing on the platform with your hands on the foot bar and your head is relaxed, the line of your spine looks like an elephant's trunk!
Because there is a natural flow from the Knee Stretch Series into the Elephant Series and then into the Downstretch Series I am going to write about all of these exercises as best I can, to share their benefits and their common missing links.read more
Posted on Monday, January 28, 2013Good health requires a strong Body, a strong Mind and a strong Spirit. When all three are in harmony and balance, we are able to feel and look great. We essentially make a contract with Spirit, at birth, to take care of the Body we are given, in order to fulfill our human roles during this lifetime. read more
Posted on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The Integrated Level I workout routine is an exercise regimen designed to be used in conjunction with the weight loss portion of the lighterliving ™ Weight Management System, available at lighterliving ™ and assumes that participants have an AeroPilates Performer and the accompanying exercise videos. For maximum weight loss benefit, use Level I for 30 minutes, 5x a week for 30 days, before moving to Level II.read more
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Whenever you begin an AeroPilates exercise it is important to place your body in the correct position. Always aim for a neutral spine,it is the natural position of the spine and includes a strong lumbar curve. Most people have a flattened lower back that has lost its natural lumbar curve and, additionally, have weak abdominal muscles. This combination eventually causes the head to fall forward and the neck and back to ache.read more
Posted on Thursday, October 4, 2012
AeroPilates is the smart and intelligent way to retrain your body, mind and soul. It is an all encompassing method of Pilates that focuses on the whole body. Primarily, it is concerned with developing correct posture and efficient movement patterns.
Since no clinical studies have ever been performed on a reformer we decided to put our AeroPilates system to the test.
The goal of the study was to thoroughly examine AeroPilates, an exercise program that combines Pilates Strength Training with supine Cardio Rebounding; which can be accomplished by a majority of people, and to determine whether there are significant fitness and weight loss effects.
Pilates is renowned for its unique multiple plane movements and is well touted for the wide array of benefits it provides including Improved Strength, Mobility, Endurance, Flexibility, Core Stability, Proprioception, Control and Coordination as well as Mind/ Body Stress reduction. It has long been used for rehabilitation and is typically performed on a reformer or on a mat on the floor.
I have prepared a short summary of our findings but if you care to read an in depth discussion of the study performed by Neil Wolkodoff, PhD, Sue Peterson and Jeff Miller, PhD. Click here to read the study.read more
Posted on Monday, October 1, 2012In Pilates we strengthen the arms, back and chest by pulling on straps that originate from the back of the machine. If we are sitting facing the foot bar the resistance comes from behind us, if we are sitting facing the back of the machine the resistance originates in front of us and if we are facing one or other side the resistance origination is different again. read more
Posted on Sunday, June 24, 2012
In 1968, Dr. Kenneth Cooper was the first to write the book "Aerobics", in which he explained how energy expenditure could be scientifically measured. Suddenly there was a way to control weight by measuring calories ingested versus calories expended. The world of fitness was later caught up in the Jane Fonda era, consumed by the adage "no pain no gain". "You must work hard, sweat hard and get sore" exhorted Fonda on her 1981 "Workout" video.
Suddenly men and women flooded to the gym in an effort to become strong, fit, slim and healthy. Consumerism quickly followed. It began with specialized running shoes and when Nike was asked why they endorsed the concept of "target zone" energy expenditure, they answered "it sells shoes"! The fitness clothing manufacturers followed with trendy, comfortable workout gear and the diet industry with protein bars and weight loss shakes. Today, however, most of us in our forties and fifties are still suffering some irreparable damage after all those years of high-impact and mindless exercise!
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012I wrack my brain daily to find a unique and more succinct way to explain how AeroPilates is superior to other methods of exercising. read more
Posted on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Did you know that 30 % of postmenopausal Caucasian women have osteoporosis and by the time they are 80 70 % will have the disease?
There are many safe ways to help prevent this inevitable bone loss. Dietarily be sure to get at least 1000 units of Vitamin D but most important is weight-bearing exercise.
Amazingly, AeroPilates is a safe and gentle weight bearing routine that may help to keep your bones strong while it improves your metabolism, and builds longer, leaner and stronger muscles.
Posted on Wednesday, December 8, 2010People everywhere are intrigued by the genesis of the Pilates Movement. I have never written an excerpt on its history, so decided this month to share with you how it all began. read more
Posted on Thursday, June 17, 2010So many of you ask me which machine to buy and what to do after mastering the basic workout that comes with the machine. Here is a simple breakdown that will simplify your concerns. read more
Posted on Saturday, May 15, 2010
As you all know I spend so much time on the road traveling and thus often feel the frustration of not being able to get on my AeroPilates performer to stretch out and realign my weary body.
Over the years I have developed my own portable kit: a tennis ball to work through tight trigger points, my Back Magic to workout the knots and spasms in my poor lower back, from long spurts of sitting, a stretch band or two and a series of floor movements that keep my arms strong and my body toned.read more
Posted on Thursday, April 2, 2009
I recently came across a new product that I would love your feedback on. Email me at in email@example.com and tell me what you think.
You know that my passion about the miracles of a regular Pilates reformer routine is endless because it truly does everything one needs, that as Joe used to say, "is good for the body, mind and soul".read more
Posted on Wednesday, March 8, 2006Pilates on one of my machines is like the wake-up call that says, "no, don't do it that way...do it like this instead." It is the re-programming of old patterns and the relearning of new ways to move, employing the correct muscles and reducing the burden on the others. read more


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shaking her fried ham hocks and whipping her seaweed weave around
during a rehearsal for something. It could be for the VMAs, it could be
for a concert or it could be for the opening of a Chik-Fil-A. Who
knows. She actually looks like she gives two Frapps.

Just in case she is performing at the VMAs this Sunday, we should
all make this Cheeto recipe in her honor. I know I've posted Cheeto
recipes in the past, but this one is extra special! It will probably
make your ******* explode and melt your toilet, but it will be worth
it. Click here to get the recipe for Flaming Hot Cheeto Loaf.

Though I think she will be aight...and not like the disaster from last year....lol...remember that?
I think she's different this time around. Last year she was on drugs or something.
She doesn't have that guy drugging her to keep her under his control. She was sooo on the path to Anna Nicole....

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silent wooden PC case (optimal airflow) COMPLETED!
This is my first post here on these forums, so hello!
I've always been averse to the noise PCs usually make, and always endeavoured to make something really quiet. So I recently built myself a wooden PC, with a more efficient airflow than a typical ATX case.
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a video is even better so please have a look and tell me what you think!
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Looking nice.
But I will have to disagree with you, when you say a video is better than pictures. At least when it comes to modding.
The whole idea IMHO with a "project log" is to let people follow the progress while you build/mod your pc.
But that's just my opinion.
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I've always hated having to sit through videos just to get a feel for a case, so I'd also agree with Angel that pictures of the build along with some commentary would be better.
The 5m cable I cringed at a bit. Having a separate thing and hiding away the computer isn't a bad idea, it just seems that there could have been a better way to go about it.
How much noise does the case make when it's sat on your desk rather than in the cupboard?
I giggled far too much at your very southern accent. North > South. :P
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Ah, sorry about that. I don't really know how things are done around here.
What would an alternative be to a wire? I can't imagine how I'd make it wireless... what with the HDD led, power button, audio transport, USB hubs etc etc... and it would need to then be plugged into the mains for power anyway. But, I guess it's a preference thing. I hate wires, so I thought I'd make the external unit to minimise them (which it does fantastically! )
As for the noise, it's audible when it's on the desk, but it's more of an air movement noise, and there's no humming. It's not bad, but on the desk it's not truly silent, which is why I went and put it in the cupboard it's pretty weird having no noise when gaming etc, I've got to say! It's one of those things that you have to experience to appreciate I think, and it has to be completely inaudible to get the right effect.
Haha :P giggle all you like at my accent, but I've never lived in the south so I'm actually northern too xD So yeah, North > South! Hehee...
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Nice case,mate.
You make me laugh when you say sponge. XD
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Very cool project. Really intrigued. If you made a build log with pictures showing how you made your control unit, I would be really interested.
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Sponge... what's funny about the way I say "sponge", Pranja? xD
Whyte; I may just make a project log of it! I didn't take too many photos, unfortunately, but the ones I did take are quite interesting. I'll look into doing it soon!
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I like the project. It's a good one.
How long did building the case itself take you?
And then how long did the little side control center take you?
i think the best part is that the aesthetics don't matter since it'll be stowed away. Although, if it's stowed away somewhere else, I'm not sure why you bothered with the silencing sponge and silk. I guess, it'll neutralise even further any noise.
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Further neutralisation was the idea behind going the extra mile - it was worth it too. I'm rendering a video right now, but despite that I can't hear anything except a slight buzzing from one of my monitors. Good stuff!
I'm not sure how long both of these projects took, as I was working on them on and off for a couple of months.
The external unit took longer to build than the case though.
I only had access to a drill, so everything else was done with hand tools (including the large fan holes... nightmare! I spent WAY too long trying to do those by hand).
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New Year's Eve With Kids? Six Ways to Make it Fun for Everyone
Samantha Kemp-Jackson | Posted 03.02.2013 | Canada Living
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Gone are the days when you waited for New Year's Eve with anticipation. No, you are in a different stage of your life now. You are a parent of children. Young children. Though it may seem this way as you approach December 31 with the family, all hope is not lost. There are things that you can do with the kids where you and the little ones can enjoy the celebration.


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Well, it's been 3 weeks, and it doesn't look like these guitars are coming back. So we turn to YOU, our Voyage-Air community to help us. Fact is, we had 4 guitars stolen during the ASCAP Expo in Hollywood, CA.
Top of the list is the Voyage-Air Belair prototype, in it case. There were also three other Voyage-Air Acoustic guitars stolen at the same time.


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While a high-pressure environment is nothing new in the utilities industries, the current environment is, if anything, even more intense than usual. Regulated and unregulated entities are in competition for capital. Hovering over all this is regulation.
In response to governmental pressure for cleaner power, utilities are:
For some utilities, they must comply with existing regulations, while at the same time trying to anticipate the regulatory future. Whether a regulated or unregulated utility, having a strong governance structure and a control environment is critical, especially for nuclear power plant construction projects.
PwC can team with you, domestically and/or internationally, to help structure and execute an infrastructure project to increase your returns on the asset throughout the project lifecycle.


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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › Thermarest Sleep Haven versus EE quilt?
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I am trying to decide what to take on the PCT this summer. I just got the thermarest sleep haven on sale before I realized it didn't get a great review from BL (http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/therm-a-rest_haven_down_top_sleeping_bag.html).
I was planning to return it, but I got the bag in the mail and it seems ok. I am not a large person so it's not too hard to get in and out and I think if I sewed up / patched the elastic hole in the back it would be pretty cozy. I am mainly worried about the warmth rating of the bag– it says it is rated to 20, but I am a cold sleeper and I am worried it will not actually be comfortable to that cold rating.
I was also looking at the EE revelation x quilts, which aren't too much more expensive, and am wondering if anyone alters them to be sleeping bags? I move around a ton in my sleep so I don't think an open quilt would work well, but it seems like it would be pretty easy to sew up the side of the quilt if you got a wide. Of course the downside would be the missing mummy hood…
Any thoughts?Mar 14, 2013 at 6:26 pm #1965752
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I'd say that if a bag is what you want, get a bag instead of forcing a quilt to be a bag. They're different animals altogether.
Tim's quilts are fantastic, and very well made. They're much more versatile than a bag, and when the footbox is zipped up and the extra snaps are connected, the quilt stays put pretty well. They can be used as an "open quilt," but are really good at wrapping around you too.
You say that you move around a lot…do you fall off your sleeping pad? If you don't fall off, then you could be fine with a quilt.
But again, if you want a bag, get a bag, not a quilt. That's my opinion at least.Mar 14, 2013 at 7:19 pm #1965773
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I have definitely fallen off my sleeping pad before. I like the idea of a bag because I have a hard time imagining a quilt adequately keeping me warm, especially with moving around so much. The thermarest haven and EE quilt are about $200 cheaper than a western mountaineering sleeping bag while still being similar weight range, otherwise I think i'd just go for an ultralite. I still may end up doing that, but thought I'd at least check out the other options.Mar 14, 2013 at 8:06 pm #1965792
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I actually have both right now, and I will be keeping the EE and returning the Haven. I'm an active sleeper who ends up off my pad 90% of the time, so I liked the idea of the Haven a lot (plus $170 for a 22oz 20* bag is a pretty decent deal). It works really nicely when you couple it with one of the mummy-sized pads (prolite, etc.), but it loses a lot of its advantages if you're using CCF or something square, since the pads don't integrate as well with the Haven.
The big killer for me was trying to get in and out of the Haven inside of the tent (Contrail, YMMV). I had a really hard time doing it without brushing the walls.
I picked up an EE RevX 20* after that, and I've been happy as a clam. it's a lot easier to deal with, and it gives me the ability to vent a little bit as temps go up.
Depending on your pad/shelter, the Haven could work really well for you, but it's got some decent hassles associated with it.
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Farmers drop everything to help another farmer, but what about our nonfarming neighbors?
by Chelsey Johnson, Hoard's Dairyman Editorial Intern
I spent the past week at my family's dairy farm in southwest Minnesota. One evening, while helping my dad with a few chores after milking, we felt a few drops of rain. We hoped the sprinkles would turn into the rainfall we needed. However, my dad quickly thought of a neighbor who planned to finish round baling a road ditch that evening. My dad called him offering to help before the rain. This isn't uncommon for a farmer to stop what he or she is doing to help a neighboring farmer.
I was reminded of this several times as we prepared for a countywide Breakfast on the Farm hosted at our dairy on Saturday, July 7th. Our nutritionist called offering to help any way he could to prepare for the event and several other neighbors offered to assist in various ways. When our main feeder-wagon tractor broke down on Friday morning, another neighbor offered to let us borrow his tractor.
That's just the way it works with farmers. When our cows get out, our dairy farming neighbors from across the road are the first ones to help get them back in, and my family does the same for them. With the number of farms in our country continually dwindling, farmers must work together more than ever, but what about our nonfarming neighbors?
My family's farm is located between many small communities in our county and over 300 people from the area stopped by Saturday morning to enjoy breakfast and experience a morning on a dairy farm. Many people commented, "I drive by here everyday, and I have always wondered what goes on here." I am sure many children went home with memories of their first time petting a calf or seeing a cow milked. Many adults went home with a new appreciation for how their dairy products are produced.
Just as you may drop everything you are doing to help a neighboring farmer, try to make an extra effort to show appreciation to your nonfarming neighbors. Often without realizing, they are helping us everyday by buying and supporting our products. It is important to show appreciation and build a trusting relationship with everyone in our community.
Even though our "town" neighbors may not be able to offer us a tractor when ours breaks down, keep in mind that they will remember the farmer who gave them a farm tour or the farmer who answered a question at the county fair. If they have a positive experience, they will share what they learned with friends and stand up for you if others put you down.
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I don't understand why there is a limit to how many they are aloud to put in. Either the player is a HOF or not. Why cap the number of inductees.
poo poo these votes.. Strahan is HOF in my book..
i cant believe he wasnt first ballot. in a way, he kind of did change the way DE's are looked at. We all know of the Reggie Whites and stuff, but I think Strahan will be the bench mark for how u measure a "complete" DE. Strahan was the master of the sack, we all know that. But I'm always amazed when I hear former OL or teammates speak about Strahans play and dedication vs the run, which was definitely not always the case with him when he first came on. he progressed into, imho, one of the first DE's that should be discussed on an All NFL Historical team or something...he also doesnt get the credit he deserves for toughness. guy had a long, consistent career in the NFCE, with all the road grader run blocking OL and the premium teams put on the ability to actually contain strahan, i am disappointed he wasn't first ballot.
it'd almost be like tony gonzalez not getting first ballot when he goes (a little over the top I know, its for effect) but i dunno if its possible to reach a higher level of play for the longevity he did it at.
and fwiw, im sure theres aspects strahan did better than those other 2 and likewise. for example, strahan really payed more attention to his body like midway thru his career, and it gave him an agility boost that imo played a big part in his ability to set the edge and either stop the run himself or force the rb into the waiting arms of others who came in unblocked while stray ate up a triple team...stray also had a bit more quickness AFTER that initial burst, all 3 had tremendous bursts off the line, but stray had a bit more athleticism/agility imo that helped him make so many plays.


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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra came to town with an early Christmas present: a Gershwin cocktail that capitalised on Freddy Kempf's recent CD of the composer's music for piano and orchestra.
The English pianist launched celebrations with the Second Rhapsody. This piece might not have the stirring tunes of Rhapsody in Blue, but there was much deliciousness in its detail. The orchestra, under Matthew Coorey, swayed through infectious Cuban rhythms and savoured the quirky twists of Gershwin's scoring.
Kempf had the sleekness of a cheetah on the keys; Ravelian cascades were dispatched with feline grace and he subtly caressed the work's moody chromaticisms into sinuous life.
He was more freewheeling in the I Got Rhythm Variations, its brilliant reworkings giving us a glimpse of the Gershwin who was the life of any party that could provide a piano.
Rhapsody in Blue closed the concert, instigated with the familiar bluesy wail of clarinet, but Kempf was determined to keep it jaunty, spurring the orchestra along beside him.
The NZSO had already dazzled us in Gershwin's An American in Paris, as vivid a set of musical postcards as one could wish for.
Gershwin, however, did not have a total monopoly on the programme.
Leonard Bernstein's jazz-fuelled Prelude Fugue and Riffs was an exhilarating workout for clarinettist Patrick Barry and pianist Donald Nicolson against the occasionally over-dominating brass, reeds and percussion. Here, one realised, was the missing link between Stravinsky and West Side Story.
The most scrumptious offering of the evening was a mere canape in the scheme of things - Tahiti Trot, Shostakovich's barbed saunter through Tea for Two. You can't escape the irony of a staunch symphonist penning what now seems like a piece of kitsch lounge music, decades before the great Esquivel. Coorey, opting for pert and perky pacing, made the paradox perfectly apparent.
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A coroner wants a full review of maritime law, including harsher penalties for boaties, after another preventable boating death.
Andrew Wroe, a 36-year-old Rotorua truck driver, was killed on January 2 last year at Lake Ohakuri, southwest of Rotorua.
Mr Wroe was being towed on a sea biscuit behind a speed boat in a race against another boat, both of which were skippered by his friends. As the boats approached a buoy to turn, the drivers realised they were turning in opposite directions and stopped.
However, a pendulum effect meant Mr Wroe's biscuit continued in an arc and collided with the other boat. He suffered multiple injuries, including numerous fractured ribs and a ruptured spleen, and died almost instantly. Another person on the biscuit suffered a blow to the head and bruising.
Both drivers, Tony Wayne Sargison of Rotorua, and James Trevor Worsnop of Taupo, were convicted in Rotorua District Court of operating a boat in a manner that caused danger and were each fined $3000.
In his written findings, coroner Wallace Bain said the boats were both travelling in excess of the 5 knot speed limit that applied within 30 metres of a buoy and within 30 metres of another vessel. In addition, one of the boats did not have a spotter.
Detective Sergeant John Wilson, who heads Rotorua Search and Rescue, told the Court Mr Wroe's death was "an unfortunate accident but still preventable". The safety message did not seem to be "getting out there" as these types of incidents happened regularly throughout the country, he said.
The coroner noted there had been two other significant boating accidents in the region with the deaths of Bishop Thompson on Lake Okareka in January 2011 and Genevieve Lewis on Lake Taupo in January 2009, both of which were preventable and avoidable.
"It was noted that this Court has called for a review of Maritime Laws and the time was fast coming where more serious charges such as manslaughter could be faced by boaties in flagrant breach of regulations."
Dr Bain repeated his calls for reform, concluding his recommendations from the Genevieve Lewis and Bishop Thompson inquests should be adopted.
He said he found it hard to understand why the law hadn't been reviewed so that firmer action could be taken against boaties in breach of regulations.
"The Court simply asks the question in this maritime nation of two islands and numerous lakes, why recreational safety is regarded at a lower level."
As well as a full review of maritime law, Dr Bain recommended the Maritime Transport Act should incorporate a graduated level of offences, similar to the land transport legislation. He also recommended more education be given to boaties and the general public on maritime safety and where it applies.
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If were in position would you rather take Matthews or Jake Lewan???
I think Matthews is more a weaksider , Where as Lewan is more of a Right Outside Guard in mold of Kareem McKenzie which would move Pugh inside and eventually to the Left Outside his natural position
*Last time we has a dominant run-game is when we had McKenzie
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Beautiful and Charming Apartment in Berlin (W123 - 4.03)
Maximální počet hostů4
Počet místností1
Velikost35 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
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Accommodation summary
|Wilhelmstraße, 10963 Berlin, Německo
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The room is equipped with a double bed (1,80 x 2,00 m) and clock radio. In addition, there is a sofa bed, which provides for 2 additional persons beds, cable TV set with a 32 "flat screen TV and dining table for 4 persons.
In addition, the apartment has a balcony with seating on the season. The kitchen is included coffee maker, toaster and kettle, cookware, tableware, glassware and cutlery for 4 persons fully equipped. The bathroom has bath, toilet and sink. Additional storage space for luggage, etc. found in the hall closet.
Domovní řádUnderground parking (optional):
Daily price: 10,00 €
Weekly price: 8,00 €
Monthy price: per day / 5,00 €
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Die Wohnung ist sauber, freundlich, hell. Das Haus ist recht hellhörig und jede Menge los. Die Küche ist sauber aber spärlich eingerichtet. Schön wäre eine Mikrowelle.Zentrale Lage, gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind nah. Schlüsselübergabe problemlos zum Wunschzeitpunkt. Würde die Wohnung wieder buchen.
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Nice and tidy, well situated apartment in a peaceful building.
Amazing apartment! The photos do not do it justice. The apartment is very big and easily fitted 8 people with lots of space. The beds are comfy including the sofa beds. Lee, who met us With the keys could not have helped us more the whole time we were there. She was amazing! Good location and berlin is incredible! We will be back :)
Very nice & clean appartment, with two large bedrooms for 4 persons. Good services available. Neighbourhood is pretty noisy at night. Free parking space. Metrostations not nearby.
It is great place. very clean and very nice area. I would really recommend it
Nice and big apartment, 100 meters from U-bahn.
We had absolutely notting to complain about!
Small for 4 people especially de TV area that has a terrible couch. Charge for extra set of towels, awfull pillows and beds are not the best either. Check out is at eleven.
Fantastic nice apartment, good location, spacious, clean, good beds. We easily get contact with the person who gave us the key to the apartment. She gave us great tips for our stay in Berlin. We want to go back to the same apartment later.
Nice apartment, close by U-Bahn and lovely neighborhood.
Nice apartment situated centrally in Berlin, easy to travel everywhere. The neighborhood is also nice, and there is a Kaisers and a Rossmann in the building next door (practical!). We only got one set of towels each, that is not so good - bring some extra!
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It is the story of a good-natured footman's adventures on the road home from London with his friend and mentor, the absent-minded parson Abraham Adams. The novel represents the coming together of the two competing aesthetics of eighteenth-century literature: the mock-heroic and neoclassical approach of Augustans such as Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift; and the popular, domestic prose fiction of novelists such as Daniel Defoe and Samuel Richardson.
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Soil is the backbone of the garden, but water is the lifeline. Over the hottest months, valuable moisture is sapped from the soil and from the leaves of plants. Even on a dull day, valuable moisture is lost. Water is a vital part of photosynthesis, as well as being the primary medium for dissolving minerals and fertilisers in the soil. Hand watering is a pleasure many gardeners relish, however it's not the most efficient method of watering the garden. Deep root soaking is by far the best method, but this is time consuming and not often done by hand.
Inadequate and poor watering are major contributing factors to lack of crop performance.
Add layers of thick mulch and feed to garden beds and pots. Ensure the soil is moist before applying, as the mulch will lock the moisture into the soil and keep the root zone cool and healthy. Woollen carpet, coffee sacks and old woollen blankets can be placed on the soil underneath the mulch to further help conserve water. Over time they rot away, adding organic matter to the soil.
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Pots and containers can dry out quickly; choose a top quality potting mix such as Debco Pot Power to give plants the best chance of coping in hot weather.
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Plants show when they need water. Watch out for wilting leaves, stunted growth or invasions of pests and diseases.
Water the soil - not the plant. This goes for pots and containers too. The roots take up most of the water; the leaves use a little, but nothing in comparison to the root system.
Water deeply once or twice a week rather than a little every day. Frequent shallow watering encourages roots to stay near the soil surface to seek out water rather than growing deeper into the soil.
Baskets and containers that dry out completely can be rehydrated by placing the whole container in a bucket of water or even in the bath, and allowing the water to soak up through the soil and root zone. This may take hours, but your plants will love you for it. Once the bubbles stop appearing, the root ball is rehydrated.
Recycle, reclaim and re-use: Grey water from the shower, washing machine and dishwasher can all be captured and used on the garden.
As long as it's not overly contaminated with chemical-based cleaners, it's safe to use on the garden. Simply collect rain water from the spouting and store in large containers for later use.
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The Droid Life Show returns tonight for episode 4! Last week, it was all about the new family of Nexus devices, but this week it's back to the day-to-day grind. We've got DROID DNA madness to talk about, a couple of interesting polls to toss around, and a Google Wallet credit card to argue over.
To spice things up even further, we do have two (2) tablets with docks to give away, thanks to our friends at NVIDIA (@NVIDIATegra). How does a brand new Asus Transformer Pad Infinity with keyboard dock sound? Two members of our amazing DL community will be chosen as winners tonight! In order to enter, you'll need to tune into the show and listen for instructions. Don't worry, it won't be difficult.
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Recently I was wondering how modern game engines simulate global illumination these days. I'm watching for example this walkthrough "The Last Of Us" and I had to say that inddor environment is rendered very nicely. Sun light comming from the window is illuminating the rooms naturally and bouncing off surfaces.
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Memorial celebrates the life of Three Forks Fire Chief Todd Rummel
THREE FORKS, Mont. - On Tuesday hundreds gathered at Three Forks High School to pay tribute to Todd Rummel. Silence filled the air in Three Forks as Rummel's family walked to the memorial.
Inside photos of the Fire Chief lit up a projection screen. They displayed memories, happy moments, and showed Rummel with the smile many knew.
Several people spoke during the ceremony as they remembered a dear friend, family member, and co-worker.
"Todd was the most caring, and thoughtful, and helpful person that I know," said a long time friend of Rummel.
"Risk a lot to save a lot, risk little to save little, with Todd's life he just changed his words around a little bit," said a former colleague and friend.
Rummel served with the Three Forks Fire Department for eight years, but became chief a little over a month ago.
At the end of the memorial, everyone in uniform stood up for the ringing of the bell. It is a centuries old tradition honoring the life of a firefighter killed in the line of duty.
Todd's friends, family, and colleagues had a final message for Rummel displayed on the projection screen at the end of the photo slideshow. The message read, "Go in peace Todd, we'll handle it from here."
Montana Governor Steve Bullock ordered flags at half staff across the state Tuesday in honor of all six victims of last Thursday's fatal crash.


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ADT Hits Vision Security With Another Lawsuit for Deceptive Sales Practices
ADT has filed a lawsuit against Vision Security to ban the door-to-door alarm company from using deceptive sales pitches.
November 18, 2013
BOCA RATON, Fla. — ADT has filed a lawsuit against Vision Security to ban the door-to-door alarm company from using deceptive sales pitches.
The lawsuit comes two months after Orem, Utah-based Vision Security and West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Security Networks, of which Vision Security is an affiliate, agreed to pay ADT $2.2 million and agreed to a permanent injunction for engaging in deceptive sales practices.
Prior to the recent filing, representatives for Vision Security maintained the firm did not tolerate deceptive sales practices. Furthermore, the firm blamed customer complaints on isolated rogue sales agents, according to a press release.
However, the lawsuit claims that following the settlement, former Vision Security employees provided ADT with copies of audio and video recordings of Vision Security sales training sessions. In these sessions, instructors allegedly trained the sales team to pose as GE technicians when selling alarm systems. Additionally, the sales representatives were to tell consumers that they could upgrade alarm panels free of charge, at the direction of local police and fire departments.
"The new revelation in our lawsuit alleges that Vision trained more than 100 sales agents to use false sales pitches and urged them to record and share these pitches with others," says Hannah Lim, chief litigation officer at ADT. "We will continue to litigate aggressively against companies that misrepresent ADT to consumers."
The latest filing also seeks to obtain further damages and attorney fees.
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Known as the Circus Capital of the World, Delavan, Wisconsin, was once the home base to many of the country's most famous big tops. Today, this historic hamlet continues to captivate crowds with an array of world-class entertainment, and it's considered a favorite lake destination for many in the Chicagoland area.
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Like the circus, there's something here for everyone. Hit the links on the renowned Dick Nugent- designed championship 18-hole golf course. Set sail from the private marina, where you can rent a pontoon for a day of fishing and swimming. Or, pamper yourself poolside (there are two to choose from).
Skip the hot dogs and cotton candy and opt for fancier fare at Frontier Restaurant, where you can dine on wild mushroom fondue, jalapeño maple-glazed shrimp, and cherry wood-smoked baby back ribs—all crafted by the resort's renowned chef, David Ross. Or, keep it causal at the family-friendly Fireside Lounge, where you can belly up to the bar for a brew as you root for the Brewers on the 50-flat-screen.
Don't wait for the circus to come to town. Instead, go to town with this week's Escape.
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Join Global Exchange for a Reality Tour exploring how U.S. fair trade activists and women's cooperatives in Guatemala are working together to use fair trade to advance local development efforts in Latin America's most impoverished communities. We invite you to travel to Guatemala to meet with artisan cooperatives and affiliated grassroots NGOs.
Visit and work with these cooperatives that are providing fair wage employment and a support network to women, many of whom survived violent repression during Guatemala's civil war. Participants will learn about each community's history and the local development projects funded through their fair trade sales in the U.S. In contrast, participants will witness the negative impacts of the free trade model in the region, predominantly within the framework of the mining industry.
Global Exchange delegates will travel to Mayan-Qeqchi communities in eastern Guatemala to examine human rights violations due to Canada-based Hudbay Minerals' nickel mining operations. In addition, we will visit the Mayan-Mam and Sipakapan communities in western Guatemala to assess the social and environmental injustices stemming from Canadian giant Goldcorp's gold and silver mining interests.
Fair Trade vs. Free Trade will allow participants to explore how they, as consumers, can support development efforts abroad. The tour is intended to motivate participation in fair trade initiatives upon return to the U.S. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with cooperative members, representatives of leading indigenous and human rights organizations, and local government officials about issues related to women's rights, racism, economic justice, and community health in both the U.S. and Guatemala.
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Behind-The-Scenes Of Kat Graham's "Wanna Say" Music Video
What can fans expect this season?
"We pick up where we left off. In the last episode, it was revealed that Toby is part of the A team. The rest of season 3 focuses on the series of events that happen after that. Spencer knows about Toby for a while and keeps
it a secret from the girls. Then the girls finds out and they don't know if Toby's on
the dark side or if he's still a good guy."
What can you tell us about the first episode?
"The first episode back is called 'She's Better
Now.' It's about Mona, who seems like she's a
changed person. It's about her coming back to school and the girls not knowing
if they can trust her."
Ezra has been acting
super suspicious lately. What can you say about that?
"Pretty much every character on the show is
hiding something this season. Ezra is definitely hiding something, and that takes a serious toll
on his relationship. Ezra and Aria have been through a lot: The whole revelation about the
kid really changed things. Aria is reevaluating their relationship. I think for the
first time she's questioning if she actually wants to be with him."
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I have been hunting ducks for a while now, and my hunting buddy just moved away with all of his equipment. Now its time for me to start building my own inventory. I hunt on a public lake so where I hunt can vary from open water with a reed line at my back to swampy reeds. Is there a good resource on the web for decoy spreads and tips for what decoys to get? I also need to camo my john boat. Does anyone know of any good websites or suggestions for making a boat blind?
I don't mean to brag but I live about a half mile from the Cabella's store in Owatonna so finding what i need isnt a problem, but I am a newlywed so I dont control my money anymore :toofunny:
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Reality Check: Economic Policies Of McCain, Obama Examined
Election Is Nov. 4
MADISON, Wis. - The economy is now one of the most important issues in the presidential election.
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WISC-TV examined the differences between the economic policies of Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and what citizens can expect from the next U.S. president.
"I'm worried about you losing your jobs, I'm worried about you losing your homes, I'm worried about you losing your life savings," said Obama.
Said McCain: "If I am elected president, I will help create jobs for Americans in the most direct, effective way a president can do this, with tax cuts that are directed specifically to create jobs."
On the economy, people hear a lot about taxes and the George W. Bush tax cuts, which are set to expire in 2010.
McCain would make them permanent and Obama would not.
McCain would end them for families making more than $250,000 a year.
Obama's plan centers around a middle-class tax credit.
For people who make less than $150,000, they would get a tax credit of $500 or $1,000 per family.
McCain would keep tax rates as they are now, at income levels.
His big tax benefit would go to families with children. He wants to double the child tax deduction from $3,500 to $7,000 per child.
Both candidates said they'll keep the tax rate policy the same even though the economy is hurting. However, each candidate has a different way to help.
"We have to act immediately. We have to change direction now, and we have to fight. And you and I know how to do that," said McCain.
McCain this week proposed his new economic aid plan. He'd temporarily decrease the tax rate on IRAs and 401(k) withdrawal for those over age 60 and would suspend rules requiring seniors over age 70 to sell off stocks.
He also calls for a 50 percent reduction in the capital gains tax through 2010 and to stop taxing unemployment benefits through 2009.
This is on top of McCain's plan to buy back troubled mortgages from homeowners.
He would use federal bailout funds to purchase delinquent mortgages and replace them with fixed-rate mortgages at the home's current value.
"We need to pass an economic rescue plan for the middle class and we need to do it not five years from now, not next year we need to do it right now," said Obama.
Obama has also recently proposed a number of new ideas to spur economic growth.
He'd offer $3,000 to businesses for each new full-time employee they hire and make available $50 billion in loan guarantees to the struggling auto industry.
Obama would allow residents to make penalty-free withdrawals from their IRAs and 401(k)s through 2009 up to $10,000 and offer $25 billion in state aid so property taxes don't have to be raised to fund services.
In either of these plans, don't expect a balanced budget.
McCain's plan is estimated to cost some $52 billion, and Obama's would cost $60 billion.
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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by mikhail1973, Aug 17, 2007.
FORMER NBA REF BLASTS OFFICIATING | By FRED KERBER | Sports News | Scores | Results
Finally I feel some vindication and Stern has to answer to this...and not with some stock "our officials, in our opinion, do a great job..." line of crap.
It's about time this came out. Their are so many bad calls that none of this surprises me.
Nice find Mikhail. I enjoyed reading it. Still curious to see what if anything will change.
Stern will take his cue from Major League Baseball. They'll just ignore the scandal and hope it goes away...........Same as the problem with steroids..............
On the whole, there is nothing better. Granted, you need better oversight on training issues and some tight critiques from third party overseers, but you have the best there is. What many fail to understand is that they are an isolated group. A group that (from the ground level) sees, hears and eventually must act in micro-seconds. The corollary to this profession are the law officials on the beat. Everyone hates them and they see, feel and internalize what most prefer not too see or acknowledge. Want proof on how bad it could be? Remember the substitutions during the last ref walkout? Stern is not helping himself thinking that the flaw is isolated. It is to some extend, but because of ideological concentrations within the media, they will now not leave a stone unturned. He needs to develop an oversight (third party) structure and admit we are dealing with human beings that also are part of the media circus (of which he delights in being part of). He has to move fast on this, since repercussions will be leaking out and it's all defensiveness after that. It may get ugly and more involved with the game's integrity. Not a pretty sight too see.
They can do better. I am more sensitive now that we have Sheed. Watching the variation in calls that he gets depending on which refs are working the game. Bias to Players and Teams is real as well as the SuperStar calls. I would rather struggle through rookie refs as long as they are clean than deal with all the old beefs and grudges out there. Refs are some of the most unforgiving sorts.
Lots of truth to what you've said. The techs on Sheed, the calls he never gets on the offensive end. People wonder why he's not playing the post game as much. When defense has an open license to hack without fouling what else would you expect him to do? The superstar calls. The D-Wade ref rules. It all has to go. I agree, let the younger refs make their mistakes that don't favor any of the teams playing.
Good heavens, no! Rookie refs are terribly inconsistent and this is the last thing you want. All most all professional players (3 years plus) know how to adjust to the vet refs. There are books on refs and how you must stay away or how you must play them (go ask Cuban). This is not to say that certain refs are easily grated by certain personality types. They tighten up their act in the fourth quarter and give a great deal of leeway in not letting the whistle determine the outcome. Unfortunately the game is being extremely extended and an intense concentration on strategy is being played out in the last 30 seconds. I marvel at times just how closely in-tuned the refs are in this last few seconds....right down to the adding or subtracting points on the second clock. Be honest now, could you follow the game (while on the court) that closely? Sheed is a child...and he refuses to make any adjustments unless of course it has repercussions in suspensions. The refs could tag Sheed at least 3-5 per game with technicals. Go figure.
I'm so glad this long- awaited debate is finally starting. It's more than obvious that superstars are getting calls average players would never get. It sucks to see all the travelling, pushing and shoving happening without calls just because of the name a player has. I hope it will become better now that there actually seems to be a discussion about that.
I'm sorry folks, but to think that Stern is going to allow this gambling thing to become an overall referendum on the referees (cute, no?) is a pipe dream. This is going to end up being about one bad guy gambling when he shouldn't have, and the NBA will control the spin enough to make it only about that. Put away those brooms away, this witch-hunt is over.
dba, you're so cynical of totalitarian corporate imperialism.
I'm a tool of TCI. Hmmm, could be the title of The Low's next song.
Do be naive (or so intellectually cynical)...it's just beginning. This is going to spread. Having a lawyer, or a group of lawyers (typical Stern and bringing slightly higher level thinking above those mentally challenged owners) is not the answer. He needs to bring a third party oversight group and training (using the latest technology) to buy time until the season starts so it is in place and reasonably functional. Have you noticed how silent the union is about this? No thinking go on there.
It looked like it was heading in that direction and I am sure Stern would love to do that. With the latest developments that Donaghe could predict the outcome of games based on who the refs were and that as many as 20 refs are active gambles will force the situation. And its only getting started.
If I were a betting man...
I wonder if Stern going to do what he did to Phoenix in the playoffs enforcing the rules of the engagement. If those refs gambled, they have to be let go or suspended. Is he really going to do that?
Those refs should get the same treatment as Donaghy.
There is a huge difference between fixing games and playing a little blackjack on the side.
Is there a big difference between getting off the bench and getting involved in a fight and jumping up to see the condition of your possibly injured teammate?
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In the Australian Crime Commission's report on drugs in sport, the following performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs) were investigated. Here's a complete rundown of exactly what they are, and what they do.
Growth Hormone Releasing Peptides
These peptides stimulate the increased release of hGH. The most common peptides being used are CJC-1295, GHRP-6, GHRP-2, and Hexarelin. Often used in combination with anabolic substances to promote muscle gain, peptides can result in anabolic effect on an athlete. Some believe that they help in repairing soft tissue injuries, however this has not been scientifically proven. Peptides are sometimes used as anti-ageing medicine as they can be sold as a topical cream, or intravenously. They have been on the WADA Prohibited List since 2008.
Anti Obesity Drug number 9604 (AOD-9604)
AOD-9604 is a Growth Hormone with fat burning ability that can be used to increase the power and weight ratio in athletes. In clinical trials it was found that AOD-9604 can assist in cartilage creation and repair and could help enhance muscle formation. AOD-9604 is not yet on the WADA Prohibited List.
Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs)
SARMSs act on anabolic receptors to promote bone and muscle growth. SARMs can cause androgenic side effects such as baldness and breast development in males, and infertility and deepening of the voice in females. SARMs is often used in combination with other banned substances such as hGH. Also known as Ostarine and Enobosarm, it can be injected as a liquid, or applied with a cream. From May 2013, it will be illegal to possess SARMs without a prescription. It is an anabolic agent on the WADA Prohibited List.
Insulin-Like Growth Factor (IGF-1)
Primary hormone needed for cell growth. Secreted by the liver, it has an anabolic effect on muscle and helps the development of cartilage and bone. IGF-1 can be used with hGH as a masking agent to avoid testing positive for doping. It is delivered intravenously.
Mechano Growth Factor (MGF)
Derived from IGF-1, MGF helps repair tissue. Used after a weight training session, MGF can repair damage muscle and assist in the growth of new cells. MGF is a liquid solution, injected into the body. As a derivative of IGF-1 it has the same status as anabolic steroids under the Poisons Standard and possession without a prescription is illegal. The substance is on the WADA Prohibited List.
Ipamorelin – Peptide that has anabolic effect – WADA Prohibited List
Sermorelin – Peptide that provides anabolic effect – WADA Prohibited List
Melanotan – Aphrodisiac and tanning agent
PT-141 - Aphrodisiac and tanning agent
Follistatin – Promotes muscle growth – WADA Prohibited List
Thymosin (TB-500) – Injury recovery – WADA Prohibited list
Information courtesy of the Australian Crime Commission's report 'Organised Crime and Drugs in Sport - New Generation Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs and Organised Criminal Involvement in their use in Professional Sport', published by the Commonwealth of Australia, February 2013.


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Economists do not expect the Reserve Bank to signal any material change in its "on hold" stance when it announces its review of the official cash rate at 9am this morning.
Financial markets are also predicting almost no chance of a change from the all-time low of 2.5 per cent and only a one-in-five chance of a rate hike by this time next year.
Economic forecasters are divided between next December and March 2014 over the timing of the first interest rate rise.
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FST21 SafeI Access Control Controller
FST21's SafeI fully integrated access control controller allows users access through a fusion of biometric recognition, voice and license plate recognition.
By SSI Staff · February 26, 2014
FST21 of Parlin, N.J., releases the SafeI, a fully integrated access control controller that allows approved users access through a fusion of biometric recognition, voice and license plate recognition (LPR), in a more compact version of the SafeRise server.
Designed to support one In Motion Identification access point, SafeI comes in a standalone plug and play enclosure, and is the driving force behind FST21's digital doorman all-in-one In Motion Identification Access Control solution. No keys, cards or codes are required.
All peripheral devices — from the electronic door lock and door positioning switch to the recognition camera, RFID reader, intercom and feedback signaling device — connect directly to the SafeI. Authorized entry is granted instantly and simply by walking to the access point.


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - Staff Sergeant Codi Perry and Senior Airman Tomisha Pitts didn't just let one man have to deal with what could have turned into a serious situation for a lot of drivers at the intersection of Powers and Galley.
It was lunchtime, the day after Halloween. The pair was returning to Peterson Air Force Base after lunch. A big box of nails spilled onto the intersection. Codi picks up the story from there, "When we got closer we saw that he was trying to pick up something off the street and people were speeding past him. We took the initiative to stop and help. It looked like he was struggling a little bit. Cars were almost hitting him. We wanted to help."
Tomisha tells me she was surprised no one else stopped to help, "They could have gotten flat tires. A lot of people didn't care. They just over the nails and kept going."
A simple random act of kindness doesn't always make the news, but it does make me take notice of who I believe are Wear Red Friday Heroes. Codi tells me, "In a situation where you need help you would hope someone would stop and have enough compassion. It's always the best thing to do the right thing in any situation."
Tomisha told me roughly the same thing about why she and Codi stopped, "I've always been taught you treat other people the way you would want to treated."
Someone saw their kindness on the road and emailed me this story of two people in the right place at the right time and nominated them as Wear Red Friday Heroes. We wear red every Friday to honor the military and those who support them. You can nominate someone to be a Wear Red Friday Hero, too. Go to our main page, Red Friday section and you will see the nomination form.


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[quote user="T.Rice57"][quote user="Redeyejedi"][quote user="GmenFan1980"][quote user="Redeyejedi"][quote user="T.Rice57"]Who are some players the Giants are projected to go after with our 1st round pick that folks would consider "freak athletes?"* With our BPA mentality, is there a freak we may go after that could surprise us b/c it's not a need.*
The only person I can think of from an intangible standpoint is the WR from Georgia Tech.* He's tall, can leap and is very fast.*
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[/quote]The thing about Hill is he times so much faster then he plays. He isnt smooth as a route runner so unless he is running in a straight line his speed is useless. He is a lot like Heyward Bey[/quote]
To be fair to bey, he has gotten better. Still not worth a first round pick, but still lol[/quote]The point is I dont think he will be ready to play in the Giants offense.[/quote]
Gotcha.* Yea, I didn't know much about Hill, just read about his bio/stats.*
What about other positions?* Is there a pass rusher that would be too hard to pass up?* A DB, or LB?* I don't believe there's a RB that stands out at 32, but maybe an OT?*
Amini Silatolu and Kelechi Osemele (both OG/OTs) are freakish in size and athletic ability at that size. I could see the Giants taking either of those guys.
Besides Dontari Poe, no one else in this draft strikes me as a physical freak (plenty of great athletes though).
Keep in mind that we consider JPP a physical freak but his measurables weren't off the charts at the Combine (beaten by a lot of other guys in all phases except phone-recorded back flips).


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Seventy-five days from this Thursday, America's long nightmare will have ended.
The reign of the George W. Bush-Dick Cheney junta will be over. Dubya will be winging his way to Crawford, Texas. There, he can comfortably adapt himself to history's probable judgment that he was the worst president in the United States' history. His henchman, Cheney, will have the leisure to prepare for what we hope will be a lifetime of defending himself against lawsuits for the torture he sponsored and the assault on civil liberties he engineered.
Democrat Barack Obama's decisive win over Republican John McCain in Tuesday's election is truly a triumph of hope. For some voters, McCain was no doubt more horrifying than Obama was appealing. But for legions of Obama supporters, his victory offers the transcendent promise of a new national beginning.
When Obama takes the oath of office in January, he will face the greatest battery of challenges any president has had to contend with since 1933, when Franklin Roosevelt crossed the threshold of the White House during the Great Depression.
The Cold War presidencies of Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan all had to face the menace of an aggressive Russia, then known as the USSR. The Soviet threat, however, was singular. And the foundation of our security was a robust economy that exhibited resilience seemingly beyond strain.
The facts today are very different. America is in an economic retreat that promises to be far graver than a periodic downtick. Compounding this domestic anxiety, the nation is mired in two unsuccessful wars, the prosecution of which has led to more — not less — international instability.
This is the reality Obama inherits. But while the political and policy challenges he faces are daunting by any measure, they are at least tangible, concrete — even if solutions today appear elusive.
As Obama himself has defined it, his true test, his greatest challenge, will be nothing less than spiritual: to restore a modicum of comity to national debate, to dial down the rhetoric of division, and to promote a sense of common purpose. If Obama can renew America's faith in itself, he will be on the road to re-energizing and re-defining a sense of national purpose appropriate to the 21st century.
The "Yes, we can" message of hope preached by Obama on the campaign trail was the seed of his electoral success. It is a message that will be fortified and nourished by the pride so many feel for the achievement of an African-American being elected president, and is the ultimate realization of the refrain "Rosa sat so Martin could walk, and Martin walked so that Barack could run."
Almost 221 years after the Constitution institutionalized the abomination of slavery, 145 years after the blood of the Civil War purged (at least in theory) that stain, a generation after the death of Jim Crow's lynch law finally allowed black Americans to begin to enjoy the fruits of citizenship (thanks to Lyndon Johnson's Great Society), history was made by Barack Obama.
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Despite multibillion-dollar investments in cybersecurity, one of its root problems has been largely ignored: who are the people who write malicious code? Underworld investigator Misha Glenny profiles several convicted coders from around the world and reaches a startling conclusion.
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