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I have a 1994 Cadillac eldorado and what happened was my gears started going out at first it was the third gear then the second and now it doesn't shift past 40 mph. I had a guy replace the tranny and it still is doing the same thing. I had some one tell me it was the PCM or the powertrain thing? I was wondering where that is located (please don't say the inside the tranny lol) and if that is the problem for sure? Also wondering if that part is expensive? I have already dumped over 400 into just replacing the tranny thinking my fiancee knew what he was doing when he hired some one haha boy was I wrong! Any help advice or suggestions are greatly appreciated. My dad said it could also be stuck in limp mode? :cloud9:


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Rumourmill: iPad 3 to be released in March 2012
Reports are surfacing that Apples latest iteration of their famous iPad will make it's way into our hands by this coming March, 2012.
It seems component manufacturers are gearing up for production in February. As a result, it's expected that production of the iPad 2 will begin to slow down in the fourth quarter. Rumours abound about the exact specs and final look of the device, but the most popular being that this one will actually be a little thicker to make room for a better battery as well as offer support for 4G LTE technology.


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POPS Report: Tell Us About New York City's Privately-Owned Public Spaces
WNYC's Brian Leher Show and The New York World are collaborating on a project to map and report on New York City's Privately-Owned Public Spaces, aka POPS. We want to figure out how public these public spaces really are. Through zoning incentives, New York's city planners have encouraged private builders to include public spaces in their developments. Many are in active public use, but others are hard to find, under heavy surveillance, or essentially inaccessible.
With the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Zuccotti Park drawing attention to the regulations and usage of these spaces, we want you to tell us about the POPS in your life. Whether it's parks, plazas, atriums or fountains, find all of NYC's POPS on the map below, then use the form to report on your experience.
Here's How -- Deadline for Submissions is November 9th!
1) Find your space on the map below. You can zoom in to different parts of the city, and click on a particular space to see information such as the owner, the boundaries, and the total area.
2) In the pop-up menu you'll also see a Site ID - a unique ID we've assigned to each space.
3) If you want to report on a particular space, enter the shortcode in the form below and tell us about your experience!
4) That's it! Read some of the response highlights here, and we'll follow up online and on-air in the coming weeks.
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The food at this restaurant was very good. Literally a fusion restaurant of various oriental and eastern flavours. Unfortunately this restaurant no longer exists.
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Before putting on makeup, make sure that your face had been cleansed, and moisturized. I recommend the Cetaphil or Neutrogena brand for oil-free moisturizers.
Don't use any makeup products that are not, non-comedogenic, or oil-free since these kind of products will or most likely break you out even more.
Now, use an oil-free primer, i recommend makeup forever primers or hourglass primers. If you're looking for something affordable, Revlon's primer and L'oreal haven't broke me out.
So try that. I would definitely recommend using sponge (beautyblender) for a flawless finish. Try gradually layering foundation slowly, and don't put too much in one go. You'll definitely end up with a cake face.
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text: Combine: Teams Shop for a New House This story originally published on AZRedReport.com Marshall Newhouse No. 70 By Amberly Dressler AZRedReport.com, Publisher Posted Feb 26, 2010 | More Marshall Newhouse and his cousin Robert "The House" Newhouse share more than a last name, they share a love for the Dallas Cowboys and a hard-nosed playing style. But Marshall made no bones about it; he wants to make his own path. We caught up with Newhouse to discuss LaDainian Tomlinson, his cousin, what teams he's met with, what he'll bring to a team and much more. The NFL teams in attendance at the NFL Scouting Combine are putting draft prospects through the rigors; OL Marshall Newhouse (6-foot-3, 326) is no different. Projected as a guard, Newhouse says he feels comfortable in all five positions on the line. Amberly Dressler and a hodge-posh of reporters catch up with Newhouse to talk TCU, NFL and everything else in between. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What are you hoping to accomplish here at the Combine? Marshall Newhouse: Definitely show myself in the best light. Show them what kind of skills I have and definitely try to improve my draft stock. What do you need to improve on? MN: There's always things to improve on. As a player, you are always trying to get better. I think for myself, I can improve my overall strength. I am pretty strong but definitely getting stronger is always a key. And definitely just getting in the film room and starting to learn how the NFL works and being ahead of the curve as far as that is concerned. What kind of player is your future team getting? MN: An accountable player. A hard-nosed player, very tough. I'll play to the whistle blows every play and definitely be an addition, a positive force in the locker room. TCU Coach Gary Patterson (AP) How did your time in college prepare you for the NFL? MN: My program at TCU is very demanding. Coach P (Gary Patterson) expects a lot out of people. I feel like that prepared me and definitely grew me up while I was in college. What's it been like so far, being here? MN: Pretty good, kind of a whirlwind going from place to place. Today, I started my day at 4 o' clock in the morning and it's still going on. It's been exciting though. A new experience, and I am trying to soak it all in. Just handle it as best as possible. Why 4? MN: We had a drug test, so we had to wake up and give a urine sample test. How did it go? You passed that, huh? MN: Absolutely. How much has your cousin Robert Newhouse prepared you for this process? MN: We've both been pretty busy. I haven't spoken to him recently. I know my dad and him stay in contact, but I haven't spoken to him in awhile. It would be something I'd probably ask him soon, sooner than later. Do people bring it up a lot? MN: Yes, definitely. There could be worse things. RB LaDainian Tomlinson (Getty) LT has been the shining horse of the TCU organization. What are your thoughts on his release from the Chargers? MN: Well, it just shows you that no one is immune to the way the league works. He's been a great player, and I think he will continue to be a good player. He's been a great ambassador for TCU. The next team that gets him is going to get a great player. That's just how the business works. Does he go back to TCU and mentor any of the guys? MN: He came back often. He had a summer camp that he ran for young kids. But he came back , and we saw him every now and then. Growing up, knowing that your cousin played professional football, did that instill a desire to play even more? MN:Not necessarily, I knew that he was a very good football player. I knew that I wanted to be a very good football player, so the fact that we had the same name didn't mean a whole lot. I started to develop an understanding and appreciation of what he's done and the kind of trail that he set, but I kind of wanted to make my own path. That's what I am trying to do right now. What effect has Coach Patterson had on you as a player? MN: A great effect, he prepares you for the most high-intense situations in games and also off the field. He prepares you to be a better man, also. I've been in some intense situations, and I don't know much more can surprise me. It's the NFL and it will all be new to me, but I've been in some intense situations. What it be fair to call him a demanding man? MN: Yes, very much. Is it a dream to play for the Cowboys? MN: I'll play [with] whoever want me but of course the Cowboys were my favorite team growing up. Who were some of the teams you've spoken with? MN: I've been interviewed with quite a few. Were the Cowboys among them? MN: Ya, a little bit. The Cowboys, the Chiefs, the Texans, quite a few. Mostly zone blocking teams? MN: A few of them, there are all sorts of teams. I think since I am projected to go at guard or center, there are a lot of schemes that I could fit it into. Where do you feel most comfortable at this point? MN: I could play all five if they asked me to. Which one do you feel most comfortable at? MN: I mean I played tackle for three years, started there. I love that, but I am ready and willing to play anywhere. What's a unique questions you've been asked by teams? MN: The most unique thing would be when they ask you to draw up plays. The coaches are, it's like they are in a film session, it got pretty intense last night. I am expecting more of it, but I like talking football. Which team had the most intense session? MN: The 49ers. Was Singletary in the room? MN: No, these were more informal. 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The Steering Committee is comprised of the Chairs or Co-chairs of each of the conference committees listed below. It is responsible for planning the event and overall implementation. The committee creates the theme of each conference, discusses and recommends keynote and plenary speakers, suggested revisions and special features for the event and reviews evaluation results for continuous improvement.
The College Liaisons Committee promotes the submission of proposals to the conference through colleagues and other contacts in their respective colleges and campus wide. The committee drafts sample topics and abstracts that reflect the conference theme and are posted on the conference website to encourage proposal ideas. The committee is responsible for reviewing and approving proposal submissions. This may include contacting the presenter(s) if revisions are recommended.
The Communications Committee is responsible for publicity, marketing and the creation of the conference program for printing and website posting. Downloading session data from the website, the committee compiles, formats, revises (as needed), and proofreads the conference program of scheduled events. The program includes a table of contents which includes conference sessions, general event information, indexes of session presenters and student hosts, as well as other concurrent campus events of interest to attendees.
The Logistics Committee handles the setup and staffing of information tables positioned in various buildings throughout the days of the conference. The table staff provide conference programs, any changes in sessions, and directional assistance for attendees to buildings and rooms. Working with facilities and media services, this committee helps to insure conference sessions have the equipment and media requested by presenters and troubleshoots related questions or concerns raised during the days of the conference using an established cell phone directory.
The Receptions Committee organizes and arranges for any events involving food service during the conference.
The Scheduling Committee identifies and assigns timeslots and rooms for approved conference sessions using the Celebration's online scheduling grid. These session assignments are determined by anticipated size of the session audience, the needs of the presenters as expressed in their proposals submissions and attention to the overall distribution of various types of session topics positioned throughout the entire event.
The Student and Alumni Involvement Committee promotes the event to students and alumni and encourages their involvement through submitting proposals, attending sessions and serving as student hosts. The committee identifies and trains Coastal students who are responsible for welcoming (and counting) audience members to each session, introducing presenters at the start of each session, making sure each session includes Q&A, keeping the session on track for time, and thanking the audience for attending. The committee identifies ways to encourage alumni involvement and participation in the event. Each session is assigned a student host by the Communications Committee.


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Curl ups are an exercise that work the rectus abdominis and obliques. This exercise can be done easily at home and can be modified to add difficulty. Practicing these correctly and regularly will help improve posture, and therefore reduce back pain.
Beginning Curl Ups
1Lie on your back. On a mat, or directly on the ground, lie on your back with your arms crossed over your chest. Bend your knees slightly until your feet are flat on the floor and about a foot away from your buttocks. Have a partner or weight hold down your feet so that you keep consistent form. [1]
2Raise your upper body. Contract your rectus abdominis muscles to raise your upper body off of the ground. Your shoulders should be around 30 degrees off the floor.[2] Your rectus abdominis is the main muscle used in curl-ups. It is the muscle that begins on the lower portion of your ribs, travels down the center of your stomach, and attaches to your pelvis. When contracted, the distance between your ribs and hips shortens, resulting in a curl up.
3Stop when your elbows reach your thighs. Lower your upper body back down, letting gravity help you. When you are going back down, you don't need to keep your abdominals flexed. The entire curl up should take approximately 3 seconds.[3]
4Repeat with pace. Try going for a minute straight. If you have proper form, you should be able to do 20 curl ups without a problem. You should do the same amount in your first 30 seconds as in your last 30 seconds. Often, beginners start out too fast and cannot finish the time with strength which results in bad form.
- With regular practice, a pace of 40-50 per minute is attainable.
Advancing to Modifications
1Extend your arms. Although the standard curl up only requires you to have your arms crossed over your body, if you are looking to add difficulty and increase muscle activation, you can extend your arms above your head. Lift them as if you are pushing your hands through the ceiling when you do your curl up. This form activates the greatest contraction in the rectus abdominis. [4]
2Straighten your legs. This will help target your lower abdominals and hips. Perform the curl up exactly the same as you would if your knees were bent. If you switch your form, you won't target the correct muscles and could hurt yourself. [5]
3Hold for more time. If you want to make curl ups a bit more difficult, hold your upper body up at the peak of your curl up for an extended amount of time. Just adding 3-5 seconds to each curl up will be give you the difficultly you're after.
Getting the Most of Your Curl Up
1Eat right. If you're doing a lot of curl ups, your abdominals will be sore. Be sure to help your muscles heal by eating a proper amount of protein. This will help promote muscle growth and aid in recovery. [6]
2Add cardio. If you're doing curl ups to get noticeably more defined abdominals, pair them with cardio for faster results.
3Practice with consistency. Doing curl ups once won't affect your body. If you're looking to get better at them, you need to practice them consistently. Make mini goals to reach a few times during the week and you'll notice that they get easier the more that you do them.
- Doing 10 minutes of abdominal exercises each day will help strengthen your core. Each week, you'll be able to make the exercises more difficult.
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How do I do curl ups?User ContributorUse free weights of between 3-10 lbs depending on your size and experience level. Hold one weight in each hand, palms up. With the weights at your sides, bending at the elbows, curl them up to waist or chest level. Do 3 reps of 12 counts.
It is ok to do curl ups while I am pregnant?User ContributorIt's fine in the first trimester as long as it feels fine for your body. It may even be ok after that, within reason, but be careful about lying on your back (not always recommended during later stages of pregnancy) and always stop if you feel pain.
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- Do not exercise while injured without consulting a physician.
- Do not put your hands behind your head and pull by your neck. This can result in injury.
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- ↑ http://theketchumkeystone.org/2014/05/29/health-happiness-trade-sit-ups-for-partial-curl-ups/
- ↑ http://www.military.com/military-fitness/fitness-test-prep/proper-technique-for-curl-ups
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They share a border, but more than that, Iran and Afghanistan share the ability to provide a severe headache for the coalition government. Afghanistan is an increasingly divisive topic in Parliament. The exchanges last week in the Commons revealed that there are both Conservative and Labour MPs, most notably Paul Flynn, who are publicly prepared to argue that the UK should "bring the troops home before Christmas", forgetting that this expression became firmly discredited when uttered in the summer of 1914.
But to leave the connotation aside, the intention is clear: we should bring an end to our operations in Afghanistan as soon as possible, and certainly before the scheduled and publicly announced date of the end of 2014. Both the Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary were quick to restate the 2014 date for withdrawal, and to reiterate that the Government would adhere to its programme of training Afghanistan forces to assume responsibility for security.
So where does this leave the Government? It is naive to suggest that, even if we began today, we could be out by Christmas. Withdrawal of nearly 10,000 troops and their equipment is not achieved by waving a wand. During any withdrawal, forces are at their most vulnerable. What additional protection measures would be required? What equipment would we be able to bring home? What equipment might fall into the hands of the Taliban? Unless you can answer these questions, talk of early withdrawal makes no sense and could be very dangerous. Rightly or wrongly, the Afghan operation has been conducted in close collaboration with the United States, and we have consistently said that we will leave together. What impact would a departure from our agreement have on our alliance with the US?
The longer we train their security forces, the better chance the people of Afghanistan will have. The bald truth is that we cannot eliminate the possibility of more casualties, and no one believes that Afghanistan will become a model European-style liberal democracy. But without the joint presence of UK and US forces, the chances of achieving sufficient stability to allow the people of Afghanistan to make a choice about their future will be reduced. It is painful to say, and to see, but we have to hold the line until 2014.
Iran poses a headache of a different kind. And once again our relationship with the US will be one of the determining factors. It is self-evident that no other relationship will be more significant than that of the US and Israel, and that between Barack Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu. The deterioration in the latter, and the more cautious expressions of opinion from within the White House and the State Department suggest that unquestioning US support for an Israeli strike can no longer be taken for granted.
Added to which there are increasing signs that some in Israel are questioning the wisdom of such a strike, not least on practical grounds. They have in mind the limited range of Israeli aircraft and the need for tanker support, the difficulty of identifying targets and the prospect of complete success: there is a risk of large-scale Israeli civilian casualties by acts of terrorism in response.
But Obama walks a dangerous electoral tightrope, at least until the presidential election in November. In the US, 75 per cent of Jewish people normally vote Democrat. A large part of the population of the state of Florida is Jewish. Florida is a swing state which, with others, will determine the outcome of the presidential election. Whatever his irritation with Netanyahu, Obama cannot risk alienating the votes of Jewish electors. Hence his equivocal response and refusal to set down "red lines" for Iran at Netanyahu's request.
William Hague, the Foreign Secretary, says that all options for dealing with Iran remain on the table. Understandably, he declines to accept any questions based on the hypothesis that Iran had a military nuclear capability and what the response should be. It would be by no means easy for the coalition government to obtain parliamentary endorsement for military action against Iran, whether by Israel alone or with US support. Once again, the impact on our relationship with the US would be an issue, as well as the threat of terrorist attacks against UK citizens at home or abroad. Any credible plan to contain and deter a nuclear Iran could be decisive in that debate.
To support or not to support a military strike is a decision that Obama would not like to have to make – and the same will apply to David Cameron and Nick Clegg (and Ed Miliband). Party management for all three leaders could be fraught, since it is not difficult to see different views within Parliament and within the parties themselves. Different views within the coalition would be difficult to accommodate. It is a decision that dare not speak its name. The truth is that neither of the alternatives is palatable, which is why any realistic proposal for containment and deterrent would be hugely influential against support for bombing.
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Two statuesque daughters chuckling about their silly old Dad, not just a Rhodes scholar, author, firefighter and lifesaver, but, they confided, a netball Dad, urging them on week after week at the courts with the same dorky cry of "run, Forrest, run" and always thinking it was funny.
One loyal deputy, Julie Bishop, cracking a bare-bum joke at Labor's expense.
Another loyal deputy from the bush, Warren Truss, decrying six years of Labor leaders - "we've had Kevin, we've had Julia, we've had New Kevin ... and for rural Australia, we've been ignored by all three of them".
One Liberal National Party Premier with the biggest majority in Australian political history, Queensland's Campbell Newman, crying: "Tony, I believe you'll make a great Prime Minister."
As warm-up acts go, the introduction to Tony Abbott's official federal election campaign launch in Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's hometown, Brisbane, would take a bit of beating.
Liberal hero and former Prime Minister John Howard, naturally, was on hand for an awkward embrace, father to surrogate political son.
The audience, many hundreds strong and willing to burst into delighted, thunderous applause at the merest dig at Kevin Rudd and the Labor Party, seemed enlivened by the heady scent of triumph denied them since Howard's administration was snuffed out in 2007.
Oh, how they chortled at Julie Bishop's story of a voter dropping his tracksuit pants at the Labor MP for Corangamite, Darren Cheeseman, inspiring a newspaper story about "the first crack appearing in Labor's campaign".
Abbott himself adopted a suitably humble stance, offered the occasional modest promise and told supporters not to expect miracles: ''Just a government that is competent and trustworthy and a prime minister who doesn't talk down to you.''
His delivery seemed constrained, perhaps by a pair of near-invisible glass prompters, causing him to over-enunciate as if delivering a sermon in a cathedral. It fitted. Hovering above him was a giant pipe organ. You almost expected it to blurt out the Hallelujah Chorus.
Abbott's delivery didn't matter. Not to this crowd.
Most of the sermon was filler, anyway. It wasn't until the seventh page of his eight-page address that the killer lines appeared.
''The last time Mr Rudd was prime minister, his own party sacked him,'' Abbott reminded the crowd.
''The Labor Party has form when it comes to telling you to put your trust in people who don't deserve it.'' Abbott was now a fire-and-brimstone preacher.
''In 2004, Labor told you to trust Mark Latham, and you know what happened to him. In 2007, Labor told you to trust Kevin Rudd, and you know what happened to him then. In 2010, Labor told you to trust Julia Gillard, and you know what happened to her. Now Labor is telling you to trust Kevin Rudd again.''
The crowd was very nearly delirious. Abbott would save them all.
He may not have explained how he would pay for an administration that was going to toss away carbon and mining tax revenue while spending big on parental leave and all the rest.
He didn't have to, not this day. He was a man with two lovely daughters, Bridget and Frances - and a third, Louise, away in Switzerland - who adored him so much they'd stand there and tell everyone what a fine, daggy dad he was, who told them to give everything, to play as a team and always shake hands afterwards.
Tony Abbott, accidental leader, was transformed into Forrest Gump, running until he inspired a tide of believers, and the audience rose as one, cheering as if he had already delivered victory.


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I have been contacting Chase for over a year to resolve dispute pertaining to excessive late fee for 53 months in a row on my credit card statement that resulted in charging me over $7619 for debt in which balance was just $1500. It is pertinent to note that after making on-time payments for over seven (7) years on this credit card, the balance remained $1500.
On review of credit card statements, I found that payments were auto deducted by Chase from my checking account each month on due date but statements also still showed a late charge of $39 each months as well (shocking).
After contacting Chase for over a year, I got a reply from Chase that late fee is valid as I missed a payment in April 2007. So Chase decided to charge a late fee every month thereafter even though payments were made in time all the way to November 2011.
Funny thing is that after I discovered the ripp off and closed account, I still got a letter from Chase and it mentioned that it charged me late fee of $39 on charged off a ccount and since it did not provide me statement, it is reversing it. Chase never provided me any statements for any months to begin with. It just shows that this company is not to be trusted with.
Chase executive office justified the late fee and their reasoning was that a single missed payment from April 2007 was never made up and that it was all my fault. It is pertinent to note that I signed up with Chase to deduct minimum payment automatically from my account so Chase was in itself breach of its contract.
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SUBMITTED: Wednesday, October 09, 2013POSTED: Wednesday, October 09, 2013
You are an adult(I hope) and as such there is a point and time when YOU must take responsibility for your actions(or shall I say inactions).
If we are to take it as you say and this all goes back to one month where they failed to make a payment, yes that was a mistake. Where you would have a very valid complaint that they shouldn't charge you any penalties for the payment not being taken. But it does not take away from the fact that you still owe the payment. So if it took you 1 or even 2 months to discover this...you would have a valid complaint to have the late fees and additional interest waived. But it doesn't give you a "free pass" to expect the same validity if you wait several months or years.
Regardless of if they are taking payments automatically or not it is still YOUR responsibility to monitor your account(s) to verify that everything is correct, and if something is incorrect to dispute it then..not 53 months..not 48..not 36..not 24..not 12..not even 6 months after the error.
But a few things just don't add up. First of all if you had payments being automatically deducted, they will deduct the minimum payment owed..which would have included the missed payment from the month before as well as any fees. So it should have "self-corrected" itself within a month..if payments were in fact being deducted. But if the payments weren't deducted you should have realized this by the extra money in your bank account. The only way I can see that this "MAY" have happened, is if in your automatic payments somehow you entered a "set" amount. But again in this case it would be your responsibility to verify that the set amount YOU entered was going to cover your minimum payment.
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Bachelor Sean Lowe Tells Andi Dorfman: Josh Murray Is NOT Your Soul Mate
Sean Lowe has a message for the newly-engaged Andi Dorfman: Josh Murray "is not your soul mate." The former "Bachelor" star made the declaration on Tuesday on his Patheos blog, arguing that the reigning "Bachelorette" needs to view her relationship a bit differently.
Lowe, who is now married to his "winner" Catherine Giudici, writes, "What Andi and Josh don't know is that they are just now embarking on the hard part." "Falling in love while globetrotting the world was the easy part. Learning how to love someone you've spent a collective 20 hours with is the really hard part," says the former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant.
Lowe says if he could advise Dorfman and Murray, he'd want them to know that "the post-show/pre-marriage time frame will be one of the most challenging." "But mainly, I'd tell them not to elevate the other to the level of 'soul mate," he continues. "It sets everyone up for unrealistic expectations and emphasizes the romance over the hard work of building a relationship."
To back up his statements, Lowe provides a bittersweet anecdote from his grandfather making a marriage work, and cites a recent study about people who view their spouse as a "soul mate" being less happy than those who see a "partner on a journey." Lowe goes on, "I wonder what the researchers who conducted the 'soul mate' versus 'partners on a journey' study would do with 'The Bachelor?'"
"On one hand, I'm not sure if it's possible to meet and get engaged on the show without overly romanticizing each other," says Lowe. "On the other, have you ever heard people use the word 'journey' more to describe a relationship?"
All that said, Lowe stresses he's "excited" for Dorfman and Murray, and wishes them congratulations. He concludes, "[I] hope this time without the lights and cameras will bring them ever closer to the time when the minister pronounces them — not 'soul mates' – but 'husband' and 'wife.'
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UA seems not to grasp importance of AZPM
Re: the June 17 article "Public broadcaster faces steep cut in funding from UA."
The University of Arizona plans to cut $ 2 million dollars from Arizona Public Media's future funding, starting soon. Is there a fellow watcher or listener whose life would be poorer without Garrison Keillor? Or Terry Gross? Or the car guys? Or Beethoven? Or maybe Sesame Street?
Arizona Public Media brings us all of these.
I am shocked that by its $2 million cutback, the UA demonstrates that it doesn't seem to understand just what a jewel AZPM is to the community and university.
Nancy Fahringer
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According to the National Safety Council, more than 1,000 people die in car crashes involving teens between Memorial Day and Labor Day — the 100 deadliest days on the road for teens.
Earlier this year, I hosted an Allstate "X the TXT" event at Sahuaro High School to urge students to pledge not to text and drive. Students were shocked to hear that texting and driving increases a driver's risk of crashing by 23 times — and sending just one text while driving is like having four beers.
Considering that distracted driving is the leading cause of crashes and car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the U.S., we all must do our part to keep teens safe this summer and throughout the year.
Michelle Rico
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I am curious if the National Rifle Association interests would care to comment on the latest killings of two people in Las Vegas and a priest in Phoenix. In both stories, law-abiding armed citizens coming to the aid of others in peril failed in their attempts to do good.
The common thread in both of these stories is that the NRA's philosophy has obvious shortcomings. The strategy of having the people of this country be armed doesn't always work. Innocent people get hurt or killed.
Thomas Plesniak
Retired carpenter, Tucson
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Re: the June 15 article "Ideas for a flowing Santa Cruz are floated."
It's easy to wonder why Tucson was settled in the first place. As an article in Sunday's paper suggests, bringing water back to the long-dry Santa Cruz River bed would answer that question.
It's a great idea. Besides making the city a more attractive place to live and work, it could be a boon to economic development. There would be many hurdles, but that shouldn't stop us from imagining and implementing a project that could transform Tucson for the better.
Great cities have undertaken much more daunting projects — from the Brooklyn Bridge to the recent construction of Los Angeles' subway beneath the already-developed city.
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Then: In 2006, rapper Jay-Z embarked on a Water for Life world tour to get the word out about the worldwide water crisis. He also announced an initiative to build water pumps in Africa.
Now: Jay-Z is walking the walk when it comes to water. He met with then-United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan to discuss plans to combat the water shortage, visited Africa, and produced an MTV documentary about his experience: "Diary of Jay-Z: Water for Life."
In 2008, he was honored at the U.N.'s Global Leadership Awards Gala for bringing clean water to those in need. He continues to be committed to his mission of building pumps designed as merry-go-rounds that move water while kids play on them.
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Watch: Interactive feature on his documentary, here.


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As with any dog, it depends on how the dog is raised. Most of the time if the dog wasn't raised with cats than he may not do so well with them. But sometimes the dog will do just fine. If your thinking about adopting you can ask the workers there if they have any dogs that they know get along with cats. Not all shelters test their dogs to see how they do with cats and but most of the time the workers or volunteers there will know.
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For the inaugural season of Ovations!, IUP's premier series featuring touring performing artists, the Lively Arts at IUP is reporting a record number of programmatic partners. Forty-seven groups, organizations, and institutions are providing a variety of support for the season, including funding, educational planning, translation services, hospitality, and more.
Campus partners include seventeen different offices, organizations, and departments, several of which provided funding support, such as the Student Cooperative Association, African American Cultural Center, Office of International Education, Department of Religious Studies, and others. Funding from the campus partners totals $155,568.
The Lively Arts also has seen a significant increase in grant-supported performing groups and projects and received support from several external funders, including the National Endowment for the Arts, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour, and others.
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The amount of external grant funding received for the current season totals $97,597.
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It's taken them almost three years, but Venky's seem to have finally made a sensible decision.
The Indian owners have so far endured a number of catastrophes that have resulted in Blackburn Rovers currently languishing in the second-tier of English Football. It is not what was envisaged when they took over ownership of the club in November 2010. They have made a serious of bizarre decisions both on-and-off the pitch that have brought the club to it's knees and sent their beleaguered fans into despair.
So, with the announcement that Gary Bowyer has been given the Managers job on a permanent basis, does this signify a change in direction from the Poultry giants?
There's no doubting that Bowyer has earned this opportunity. During a season of unprecedented upheaval, Rovers has resembled a revolving door for Managers. First Steve Kean, then Henning Berg and finally Michael Appleton were all full-time Manager's during the previous campaign and were ruthlessly removed by the fumbling Board Members at the club. Gary Bowyer has been the one constant for both players and fans alike. He brought the club stability when it was needed most. During two spells as caretaker Bowyer amassed 6 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats from 13 games (46% win percentage). More importantly, it ensured Blackburn Rovers avoided back-to-back relegations that would have sent the club into oblivion.
It was clear that the players wanted Bowyer to be given the job on a permanent basis. Established first-team stars such as Jason Lowe, David Dunn and Jordan Rhodes have all expressed their desire for the former Youth Team Coach to be given the reigns at the troubled club. The players needs have almost become an afterthought in recent times, Venky's will have restored some faith by the appointment of Bowyer. This is a minuscule step, but it is a step on the road to recovery.
However, the hard work starts now.
Massive changes will need to be implemented if this once proud club is to get back to it's former glory. Venky's are currently running the club at a loss of £2 million a month, something that has to change for the sake of the long-term security of the club. There are far too many senior players on extortionate wages that will need to be sold or released to trim the wage bill. Venky's and former Managers have been very naïve in their dealings in the transfer market and that is a trend that has to be halted. Opportunistic agents have seen Rovers as a chance to make a quick buck due to the incompetence of Venky's and the club have suffered as a result.
If the recent free transfers are any indication, Venky's may be taking a different approach to this season than they did the last. They have made a couple of astute signings which will have cost the club very little. Alan Judge will be returning to the club from Notts County and will be expected to contribute immediately. With the parachute payments declining and the Football League's 'Financial Fair Play' ruling set to be implemented this season, this could be a sign of things to come for Rovers in the transfer market. Whilst there will be no penalties during the first two seasons of the ruling, it would seem that Blackburn could be in the Championship for some time and they must begin to tighten their belts if the Lancashire outfit are to avoid further penalties.
Whether they like it or not, Blackburn Rovers as a whole needs to be stabilised if the club are to have any chance of returning to the Premier League. The chances of that happening next season are slim at best, what Rovers need is a long-term plan with clear objectives at the end of each season which will hopefully culminate in this proud club's return to the top flight. The way Venky's have operated so far suggests they may look for a quick fix and Bowyer will no doubt be under pressure from the very outset. Hardly surprising, given the Indian's hair-trigger response to recent disappointments. There is no 'quick-fix' at this, or any, football club. This is where Venky's have gone wrong in the past, throwing money at a problem and hoping for a miracle. Last season must have proved that this cannot work in the ultra-competitive Championship and expectations must be lowered coming into this season.
Bowyer, who signed a 12-month rolling contract on Friday, will also have to convince the club's stars that their future lies with the club. Some will no doubt be tempted by the prospect of playing in the Premier League and Blackburn can expect concrete offers in the not-to-distant future for their better performers last season.
Priority number one on the player-front will be Jordan Rhodes, the club's Player of the Season and top scorer. Rovers raised eyebrows last summer when they paid Huddersfield £8 million for the talented, yet unproven, Striker. He has answered his critics with a sensational season, scoring 28 goals for the club, proving himself as one of the deadliest finishers in the lower divisions. Blackburn would surely have been condemned to League 1 had it not been for Rhodes' vital goals throughout the season. With Fulham, West Ham and newly promoted Hull City set to be interested in his services, Bowyer has a monumental task on his hands if he wishes to keep hold of his prized possession.
Centre Back Scott Dann will also be a player of interest for some of the Premier League teams looking to strengthen. Dann bore the brunt of the fans' criticism following their relegation and there was speculation as to whether he would be sold during the summer. Dann remained at Rovers, was made Captain during the season and his performances were outstanding for the majority of the last campaign. Bowyer will be hoping Dann returns the loyalty that Rovers showed in him during the summer months and he remains at the club, at least for the upcoming season. Losing their Captain and defensive general would be a massive blow this squad can ill-afford at the present time.
The decision to appoint Bowyer as Manager will not please all the fans at this once proud club, but it is the right decision. Some sections of the Rovers support are now so blinded by their hatred of Venky's that they feel every decision they make is one that will harm the club. No matter what the Indian owners do from now on, it will not be sufficient enough to make up for three years of broken promises and failure. Only selling the club will do, the 'Rovers Trust' gaining momentum by the day as they look to give the club back to the fans. So far it has fallen on deaf ears, Venky's clearly feeling they can still salvage a desperate situation.
Signings of note will have to be made, that is without question. Whether or not Venky's will provide Bowyer with adequate funds will say much about their faith in his abilities to take Blackburn back to the promised land. Midfield signings are essential, far too exposed by the pace and power of the better sides in the Division, Rovers must look to get younger and stronger in the middle of the park to ensure last seasons struggles aren't repeated.
Bowyer has spent nine years on the fringes of the Football Club, developing the club's youth players in their extremely successful academy. Now he is thrust, almost reluctantly, into the spotlight. He has the benefit of already knowing the proud traditions of the club, the values it hold dear and just what the fans expect. Only time will tell as to whether or not they have made the right appointment. The stability Bowyer will bring will do the club a power of good in the short-term.
As for the long term, heaven only knows. The hard work starts now for the 41-year old and his staff.
Venky's will no doubt be watching with their finger on the trigger, from the comfort of their base in Pune.
Strap yourselves in, it could be another bumpy ride.
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With all of the new folks here it's hard to say if anyone will remember us, but I wanted to check in and say hi.
We are back in Oregon, and have been since January 2. I stayed w/my brother for about 2 months and then found a house to rent. I felt that was imperative to my personal mental health.
The house is a 2 bdrm with a huge yard; actually I divided the yard up by fencing off a back section for the dogs, and out front I have a large yard on either side of the driveway. The dogs always have plenty of room to romp out back, but prefer to dig holes if I am not out there with them due to boredom.
I am still looking for work and this town is insane with their rules about it...'don't call or come in to follow up on your app' 'wait for us to call you' and if you violate these rules you will be disqualified from working here' ...it drives me nuts. Meanwhile my parents are helping to pay the bills at my house.
My cats are doing okay. My old fat cat recently had a UTI, but I was unable to get her into a vet
I was so desperate to save her that I started giving her cranberry extract in yogurt, laced with some abx I had from one of the dogs. Interestingly enough, she is doing great now, feeling really good, going potty and in her box, going outside and enjoying old age. (please don't chew me out for how I cared for her...I know it was risky, but with no vet appts available and facing a long weekend, I felt it was the best thing to do. )
Anyways, we are doing really good here in this house. I still assist my parents with things they need, and help my brother keep the riff raff away from his place. I will come back and share some pics once I get them uploaded to photobucket.
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Tolga Tasdizen, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Utah (U of U), has been awarded the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award.
This highly competitive and prestigious award recognizes a junior faculty member who embodies the role of teacher-scholar through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the mission of their individual organizations.
Tasdizen said, "I am very happy and honored about winning a NSF CAREER award. These awards are very competitive and this was the third and last year that I was eligible to apply for one."
Tasdizen won the CAREER award with his proposal on image parsing and neuron tracking. "This proposal is for performing basic research in pattern recognition and image processing motivated by a neuroscience application," he explains.
The CAREER award includes a five-year research grant of more than $400,000. According to Tasdizen, "USTAR helped immensely in getting our research off the ground and provided us with the initial success that we needed to get grants funded such as this award."
Tasdizen is a USTAR faculty member who joined the Scientific Computing and Imaging (SCI) Institute and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the U of U in 2008. He currently leads an interdisciplinary research effort to build tools for reconstructing neural circuit diagrams based on high resolution microscopy images.
Tasdizen said the impact of the award will be felt immediately, giving him the freedom to investigate new high-risk, high-payoff pattern recognition techniques which may not only benefit the field of connectomics, but also image processing and pattern recognition in general. Tasdizen states, "Without research and innovation, this type of analysis would likely be several decades of full-time work for a single neuroscientist using manual techniques."
Last year Tasdizen won the Electrical and Computer Engineering department's Outstanding Teacher award at the U of U. He was also recently recognized by the university's College of Engineering, receiving the Distinguished Teaching award.
In additional to national and university accolades, Tasdizen also receives praise from his peers. "Dr. Tasdizen is great in image processing. He brings diversity to the group of researchers at the University of Utah," said Greg Jones, SCI associate director. "He has a real talent for bringing basic research and applying it for use in the real world."
Tasdizen began his work at the U of U as a postdoctoral researcher before becoming a USTAR faculty member. He received his B.S. degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey, and received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in engineering from Brown University.
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Naming the Company as one of seven outstanding organisations to receive the 2010 award, United States Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, added: "Today we honour the country's most innovative organisations and the people who make them great.
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I came with my group of Persona 3 cosplayers with myself as Minato was first off happy that we had the whole floor this year and that it was in the north building. So cattle problem from last year already solved. It was the same place where DTAC 2010 was so that was nice.
The dealers room was rather nice and big this time and again size of DTAC 2010's again. What I was amazed by is dealers had both rare and old stuff which made my poor empty wallet cry lol. Only bad thing was when someone was rushing through the crowd with a carrion and ramped right past me (almost lost my balance I believe) So the cramped small dealers room from last year was solved.
The security... was indeed better. The only thing was their repeated asking for stamps which I understand I guess though a bit excesive. I didn't see or experience any problems to myself or anyone I knew. The funny thing was that my friend did Gangnam style where someone goes under his leg and the security came up wondering what it was till we explained it to him (funny he is sooo out of the loop)
Overall, this was rather well done this time around, I still don't like how they instantly started telling us to get out once it hit 5 :P but overall, Hobbystar seems to be fixing their act since MTAC. Just keep it up you moneyhogs XD
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HYDE PARK—Rarely do I disagree with Walter Lippman, but his recent column entitled "Against Intervention" seemed to me to contain certain fallacies.
No one could be more violently opposed than I am to putting our soldiers into combat in any country of the world. I think it would bring us misunderstanding and bitterness and accomplish no good.
But, since this is the case, then I think we should support any action by the United Nations that would provide for an expanded international police force to guarantee non-aggression across a country's borders and even providing arms when it is evident the Soviet Union or its satellites are doing so.
A negotiated settlement is not always a happy one, but negotiations should always go on. When we said we would help to protect nations from aggression, however, I think we meant we would throw our whole diplomatic weight and strength into action, backed by the U.N. police force.
The Lebanon situation is not like Suez. There our allies attacked Egypt. Lebanon is asking for help against aggression, and if we interfere unilaterally we would be doing so at the invitation of a government under attack.
In the case of Lebanon, it is not an open attack but infiltration, although on a large scale. Men from Syria and arms from Czechoslovakin, furnished by Syrians and used by Syrians in Lebanon, are flowing across the Lebanese border. U.N. observers actually are not enough help to prevent this.
If we do not protect Lebanon in this situation, there will develop throughout the Near East the feeling that friendship with the West has no value. We cannot allow this feeling to become prevalent anywhere in the world.
From reliable sources I am told that in Lebanon, as in any country, there are a few people who have been discontented but that, by and large, President Camille Chamoun is a statesman of stature and respected in the West and his government has the support of the majority of the Lebanese people.
This is attested to by the fact that the Lebanese say they can settle their internal difficulties if infiltration of men and arms from Syria can be stopped.
It is difficult for the average citizen to know what the Administration's policy on Lebanon is, but it is obvious that we should be urging the establishment of an adequate emergency U.N. force to protect Lebanon's borders. Our Near East allies, Turkey, Iran and Iraq, all wish to see Lebanon protected and none wishes to see Nasser's power allowed to grow and flourish.
If the Administration has ever given Nasser a promise to uphold an extension of his power in the Near East, I hope it has long since realized its mistake, for consolidation of power under a dictator such as Nasser, who cooperates closely with the Soviets, would be extremely dangerous to all nations who wish to remain non-Communist and free.


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Amazon Goes Bricks and Mortar
Over the past several years, Amazon.com Inc. has been rolling out lockers in major urban areas where people who aren't around to pick up packages during the day can get their packages shipped. Now, the Wall Street Journal reports that those lockers will become a two-way service: If you can't wait around for a United Parcel Service pickup, you'll be able to deposit your package in a locker instead.
This is obviously good news for Amazon customers in big cities. It's also a sign of an ongoing transformation in Amazon's business model: from what is basically a technology company to something a lot more like a traditional retail business. Obviously, Amazon remains both. But over time, its competitive advantage has shifted from its technology to its physical infrastructure.
To see what I mean, compare old-economy companies with the lions of the dot-com era. Old-economy companies gained their competitive advantage from things such as intellectual property, brands, physical locations and economies of scale: General Motors Co. could produce cars cheaper than upstart competitors could because it already had the factories, and it could amortize the cost of development and production tooling across its millions of customers.
Dot-com companies were insanely valuable because of what economists call "network effects." Think of a fax machine: The first fax machine is basically useless. The second one is valuable, because now you can send documents to someone. Each additional fax machine purchased by someone else makes your fax machine more valuable. So, too, with Facebook Inc. : The more people you know who are on it, the more likely you are to join as well.
In its early days, Amazon benefited from economies of scale -- it could have giant warehouses instead of fully staffed bookstores that were often quite empty. But it also benefited from network effects, in the form of customer reviews, wish lists and so forth. The more people who used Amazon, the more valuable its services became, because you had more information about the products: not just how good the products were, but which of your friends wanted them as gifts, and which related products you might like, based on your own ratings.
These benefits made it harder for people to leave Amazon for two reasons: Upstarts wouldn't be able to match the deep network information, and even if they could, switching networks meant losing all your customized content and connections to other users.
These things are still a competitive advantage for Amazon. But more and more, its competitive advantage comes from more traditional sources, such as a locker network close to the user. When I spoke to Amazon a year ago for a big feature on retail, the most impressive fact I gleaned was not anything to do with its technology or merchandising; it was that the company can site and build a new warehouse in less than a year. Which it has been doing a lot in recent years, bringing its product closer and closer to end users in order to reduce delivery times and shipping costs. That's what my old professor Jim Schrager used to call a "geography" strategy -- the same strategy employed by every gas station and convenience store.
This is not necessarily bad news for Amazon. The downside of network strategies is that as soon as the network starts to decay, it's vulnerable to collapse: Facebook will always operate with the specter of Friendster hanging over it. Having its competitive advantage rest more in the physical proximity of its warehouses and lockers to users actually makes Amazon more resilient in the face of competition.
But it also introduces some long-term vulnerabilities. As I noted in that retail piece, retail is always at least in part a geography strategy -- and every retailer that gets in trouble gets in trouble the same way, when sales fall and the leases that used to be their greatest assets turn into millstones.
As John Maynard Keynes once noted, in the long run, we're all dead, including companies. But the long run can be way off -- and in the meantime, getting more physical could help Amazon make a whole lot of money.
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A Taste of the Mediterranean at a Sonoma County Inn
Applewood Inn, Restaurant and Spa • Guerneville, CA
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Wine tastings and some soothing time in the spa make this Escape to the Russian River Valley a must.
The Destination
Napa may lure the tourists, but the Russian River Valley wine region—which falls within Sonoma County— accounts for roughly ten percent of grape varietals planted in the area and has been silently garnering a reputation for its Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Here, vineyards in the misty countryside go about their business relatively undisturbed by tour buses and foot traffic, and the region recommends itself with superb cuisine and gorgeous scenery—take the majestic giants rooted in the cathedral-like Armstrong Redwood State Reserve, for instance.
The Digs
Mammoth redwoods stand guard around the secluded Applewood Inn, Restaurant and Spa, an award-winning, four-star Guerneville retreat that has appeared in more than 40 magazines and newspapers. Guest rooms are housed in three buildings, headlined by the Villa Casa Grande, where a Mission-style stucco exterior conceals nine individually decorated chambers—each named for a town in Tuscany.
The Diversions
Mornings begin with a full country breakfast with complimentary mimosas, after which guests are welcome to indulge in a therapeutic spa treatment or venture out to tour the area's acclaimed wineries. The Restaurant at Applewood Inn—awarded a Michelin star in 2011 and 2012—is open Wednesdays through Sundays and has dropped many a gourmand's jaw with locally sourced dishes like miso-glazed black cod and cocoa nib-crusted rack of lamb. A glass of California wine from the cellar ensures every bite goes down smoothly.
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March 7, 2011, 12:00AM
By FABIO COMANA
There is no shortage of training devices on the market, but not all are worth your hard-earned money. ACE exercise physiologist Fabio Comana, M.A., M.S., recently evaluated two popular new training tools—Core-Tex and ViPR—to determine if these new products are costly gimmicks or could be valuable additions to your training repertoire.
The Core-Tex™ is a reactive training device capable of training balance, stability, mobility and other important skills needed for sport, occupation and life. The 30" diameter platform is cradled within a base unit that contains ball transfers to allow the platform to move in all three planes of motion (tri-planar) while simultaneously moving the position of the body over the base (translation). The optional handrail with three height adjustments provides needed support for novice, rehabilitating or senior users
Based on first impressions, the Core-Tex™ may be considered a balance-training device, but after trying it, one realizes it goes beyond balance, stability or even core training. While most balance-training devices strive for improved static stabilization on an unstable surface, the Core-Tex is designed for whole-body dynamic stabilization over its unique platform. This trains additional skills that include reactivity, power and coordination. It is this unique characteristic of the Core-Tex that generates simultaneous tri-planar movement and translation that differentiates it from other balance-training devices that either work in all three planes (e.g., wobble boards) or offer translation in one plane (e.g., Indo Board™), but do not combine the two. However, this key feature may also prove to be very challenging, which is why the optional handrail should be utilized for first-time and novice users. Additionally, there are two interchangeable options for the bumpers that hold the platform within the base—the larger bumper creates less motion for new users, while the smaller bumper creates more motion.
The accompanying DVD offers multiple exercise options that range from simple to advanced, either with the handrail to assist with single-leg and more advanced movements, or without it by simply lifting the platform off the handrail (without any need for tools or disassembly).
With the handrail, the user has full 360° access to the platform for various positions, including standing, sitting, kneeling, quadruped (plus hands-on-floor option), supine, hands-on/feet-on-floor, feet-on/hands-on-floor or a unilateral position with one foot on and one foot off the floor.
The Core-Tex weighs 33 pounds, plus an additional 9 pounds for the handrail, making it portable for most. The base and platform are both constructed from durable ABS plastic and features a non-slip rubber surface and bumpers for safety and security. The steel handrail is powder-coated for durability and has a foam-rubber handrail grip for added comfort. The Core-Tex contains three stainless steel ball transfers that can be easily re-positioned within the base to adjust the degree of platform reactivity.
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ViPR™ is a new functional training tool that resembles a hollow tube, either 40" or 48" in length, with three handles to accommodate a variety of grip patterns. Constructed from a durable molded rubber, it is virtually indestructible and can be carried, tilted, dragged, thrown, flipped, stepped on and rolled, both indoors and out. The shape and various grip handles enable multiple movements and exercises that include lifting (pull), pushing (press), shifting and twisting, all patterns we perform in our daily activities. Sold exclusively to the fitness industry and fitness professionals through Fitpro™, the ViPR is available in seven different weights: 4 kg (8.8 lb), 6 kg (13.2 lb), 8 kg (17.6 lb), 10 kg (22 lb), 12 kg (26.4 lb), 16 kg (35.2 lb) and 20 kg (44 lb). Several packages are currently available to facilities and professionals (check with Fitpro, North America for complete pricing):
In an era where the concept of "functional training" has garnered tremendous attention and popularity, the most effective training tools are those that combine purposeful motion and resistance with functional movement and training. A review of our activities of daily living and the movements performed repeatedly (e.g., putting away groceries, playing with children, working in the yard) makes it clear that those same movement need to be trained under load. Unfortunately, traditional gym equipment and exercises are devoid of this functionality, focusing more upon muscle isolation rather than whole-body integration (or emphasizing one over the other). While muscle-isolation training is sometimes desired or needed within an exercise program, the attainment of true movement efficiency and optimizing health–fitness–performance goals depends largely upon incorporating integrated (whole-body) movement in all three planes of motion (directions). ViPR offers the versatility of accommodating muscle-isolation exercises while offering the freedom to move three-dimensionally during almost any movement pattern (i.e., lift, press, shift or twist) anytime or anywhere. This versatility and the range of available tube weights can meet the needs and training goals of most clients—from the post-rehabilitation client to the performance athlete and the multiple goals of those in between (e.g., toning, weight loss or improved fitness). However, the user must fully understand the scope of its application and design exercise progressions appropriately. It is important to avoid making the mistake of progressing prematurely to heavier tubes before progressing the complexity and efficiency of the movement patterns.
Fabio Comana, M.A., M.S., is an exercise physiologist and spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise, and an adjunct professor at San Diego State University (SDSU) and the University of California San Diego (UCSD), teaching courses in exercise science and nutrition. He holds two master's degrees, one in exercise physiology and one in nutrition, as well as certifications through ACE, ACSM, NSCA and ISSN.
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DeskScapes gives you the capability to animate and customize the wallpaper on your Windows desktop. Choose one of the animated wallpapers already included with DeskScapes, or use your own images WMV files to personalize your desktop.
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Reviewing 3.25 (Nov 3, 2010)
Not sure what the other posters are talking about. I have DeskScapes running on my laptop (nothing fancy) with no visible use of resources. From what I have read on their site it can also depend on the type of wallpaper you are using.
This is a cool app, I recommend it.
Reviewing 3.25 (Oct 31, 2010)
WOW what a resource hog. I don't have the fastest/newest PC (Q6600 running at 3Ghz with 4gig ram) but this thing slowed even my web browsing down NOTICEABLY.
Reviewing 3.0 (Nov 12, 2009)
What a waste of money and a resource hog.
Reviewing 3.0 (Nov 12, 2009)
Why would anyone want this? Let alone pay for it?
Reviewing 3.0 (Nov 12, 2009)
Fantastic app! I was missing my animated wallpapers in Windows 7, and now I can have them back, plus some!
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Cheryl Burke in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (2/2)
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+ Miley Cyrus ain't tapping that ass [Celebuzz]
+ This is just fucking nuts [IDLYITW]
+ Up close and personal with Hilary Duff [Popoholic]
+ He must pull so much ass with this outfit [Caught on Set]
+ Fatty! [moejackson]
+ Slash's wife will kick your ass [PopEater]
+ Gang fight gets real [College Humor]
+ Anderson Cooper has some serious balls [Dlisted]
+ This is the hottest Isla Fisher picture I've ever seen [CityRag]
+ Charlie Sheen's Whore-A-Thon: The Movie! [popbytes]
+ George Clooney and Brad Pitt are fighting [Gabby Babble]
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