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I did the Liverpool Half on Sunday (27th March) and im still a little sore. Probably not going to go running until Friday now - after my 2nd massage of the week. Im 26 as well, so its definately not an age factor.
The best thing to do is listen to your body and take it gentle on the first run back.
I did an easy 3.5 miles yesterday (Wednesday) after a HM on Sunday. It didn't feel great, but I should be OK for a 7 mile club run tonight. I find it strange that I feel washed out after a race, as I'd normally run more than 13 miles on a Sunday, and, of course, the race was preceded by a relatively easy week. It seems that running that bit harder in a race makes all the difference to how you feel in the week after.
I don't know about everyone else, but I find that in the aftermath of a race it's really hard to find time/space to stretch. On Sunday I didn't stretch at all after the race on Sunday, and I'm sure that contributed to the stiffness over the next few days.
Simply put: You knock yourself out in a race.
My recent half I ran in 2h03m compared to 2h17m in my LSR. That's 1min/mile faster.
My average HR in the race was the same as my peak max HR during an LSR.
Race AVE HR 91% of MAX 166bpm, MAX HR 185bpm or 102% of Max
LSR AVE HR 85% of MAX 155bpm, MAX HR 167bpm or 92% of Max
(I need to adjust my MAX HR now as it was 182 before.)
What is that stretching then Doug?
Interested to hear that some of you were struggling for a while after HM particularly those around the half-century in years (ouch!) as I am unfortunately closing in on that milestone. I am still struggling 3 weeks after getting a PB of 2:01 at Reading (only previous HM last March Forest of Dean at 2:15)!
I've been running on and off for fitness for more years than I care to remember and entered the odd race in last year or so. I run on average 2 or 3 times a week, 2 runs of up to 5 miles each and one longer usually between 5 and 10 miles. Can hardly be accused of overdoing things since running the HM but am finding I have little energy and the first mile or so gait feels really awkward and can hardly put one foot in front of the other until I get a bit of rhythm going. Although not trying to beat the clock the five miler is taking up to 2 mins longer than I was doing. I'm resting well between training runs and eating/drinking pretty healthily as normal so am well hydrated. I realise this week has been warmer but would have expected to be back to normal by now.
I'm doing the Oxford Town & Gown in May and was going to enter Tewkesbury HM a week later so now think I'm pushing my luck a bit but surely recovery from a 10K will be quicker than this?
I registered to sympathise. I did the Fleet half on the same day as Reading, which was my first ever race. Wanted to break 2 hours but missed my last long slow run due to a pulled muscle so lurked around the back early on and finished strong in 2hr6. The point being I actually didn't go that hard; I've felt more tired after training runs.
I then went on holiday the week after, drank moderately and ate, er, a bit more than normal but nothing spectacular. I' m not exactly a paragon of healthy eating anyway. Then I had the standard back-from-holiday blues for a further week, felt a bit ill as if I had a low-grade virus.
When I started again this week, it appeared I had forgotten how to run. Can't breathe properly, always seem to be going a stride too quickly and never 'gliding', getting fed up and bored very quickly. I have struggled with 3 miles which I used to barely even notice.
I think it's 2 things: 1) After a race, training isn't as much fun so it's easy to get demotivated and 2) the weather has changed. Before I got injured / tapered, I was training seriously in Jan/Feb, in temperatures usually between 2-8C whereas the last 2 days have been over 20C. I'm not acclimatised yet and I suspect the others on this thread who are struggling might be in the same boat.


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AMD A85X Platform
The Second Generation of AMD A-Series processors also comes with a new platform; the A85X. Socket FM1 motherboards came in one of two varieties, A75 and A55. Both of these chipsets will also be available with the FM2 socket. Additionally, the A85X chipset will also sport the FM2 socket. The FM2 socket knocks one pin off the 905-pin FM1 socket. The 904-pin lidded micro-PGA socket FM2 measures the same size as the FM1, however, at 40mm X 40mm. Luckily, this means that your AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, and FM1 heatsink and fan assemblies.
In reality, the A85X Platform changes little. The key difference bet the A85X and the A75 chipsets is the number of SATA and USB 3.0 ports it natively supports. The A85X supports eight SATA 6Gb/s ports and four USB 3.0 ports. Granted, the A75 supports four USB 3.0 ports as well, but the A55 chipset doesn't support any at all.
Another feature that the A85X adds to the table is the ability to run two discrete GPUs in a CrossFire configuration. You can run a single discrete card at x16 or two at x8. Of course, the socket FM2 APUs already come with a decent GPU on-die. If you need something more powerful, it would probably be easier to buy a discrete Radeon HD 6000 or 7000 series GPU and pair in CrossFireX with the on-die GPU.
Of course, many motherboard manufacturers might make it even easier for you by adding Lucidlogix Virtu like you see in the Z77 motherboards. The motherboard we received to go with the two new Trinity APUs was the Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4. Don't worry, you'll be able to read all about the GA-F2A85X-UP4 very soon. I wish I could have included more here, but with less than two days, I couldn't have done it justice.
Integrated graphics. Thanks!
The A10-5800k's IGP beats Intel core i7-3770k's IGP
I can do a GT 630 for sure. Unfortunately, I don't have a GT 640. As for GTA 4, I haven't used it before, but I'll see what I can do.
This sort of performance is exceptional and I doubt it :|
The idea being that both ivy and trinity are good enough for desktop work, but the selling point of trinity would be if you could cheaply turn it into a gaming machine as well.
Also please do some comparisons at different ram speeds, as they could significantly affect the outcome of the benchmarks. (or the effectiveness of the integrated graphics.)
I'll definitely run CrossFire tests to find out how easily these could be used for gaming. Since the motherboard I got to test with supports Virtu MVP, I'll even try pairing it with some NVIDIA products. As for RAM speeds, I'll test them, but I wouldn't anticipate more than a couple of frame rates difference in games.
Gaming performance is now pretty decent with the inclusion of the Hybrid Crossfire capabilities. Overall system performance is good. Gaming is acceptable too.
These new better, faster variants are a welcome step up as I see it. I heard a rumor that the new platform's Hybrid Crossfire will be possible with faster, 7000 series Radeon cards
At this rate, I might be able to do away with the graphics card sooner than I thought ;)
But I don't see anything wrong in people requesting certain pieces of hardware/benchmarks to be included in future testings. They're simply interested in seeing how these new APUs measure up under certain conditions and set-ups. Permutation and assumption are a big part of benchmarking, nothing wrong in that.
I understand reviewers were constrained from sharing all the data as this wasn't a full blown review. Even then Hank did a great job of highlighting useful bits in this preview. I'll be looking forward to the part-II.
Well, sort of. I own an Intel DB65AL motherboard, which only supports Sandy Bridge. So I can't upgrade to Ivy Bridge without buying a new motherboard.
Here are the results of my own tests, I am very curious to find out if AMD disabled this feature on the new Socket FM2.

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I will be installing (attempting to) a B&M shift improver kit to my Turbo 350 this weekend. I already have the kit and starting reading the instructions. It looks very doable but not a piece of cake. It can easily be screwed up if one is not careful, methodical, organized, and documented with sketches and photos. The trans is still in the car, (and will remain in the car) bolted to a chevy BB. It's a 72 Nova. Anyway, any advice for me before I have a go at it. this is my first one. here are a couple of questions that for sure I need to know:
1) do I have to use the recommended type F trans fluid when I am done?
2) If I have to drain all my existing Dexron II fluid, (to replace with type F)including the fluid in the converter, should I drill the converter and drain (please say no) or disconnect one of the trans cooling lines, start the car and pump it out. Will that work? or is there some other method to drain fluid in the converter, cooler and lines?
3) should I install a drain plug in the trans pan during the process for future trans fluid draining?
4) should I install a new filter (this is an old TH350 with 100,000 miles on it)
5) any tricks or pointers in removing and replacing the valve body, plates, manual valve, check valve balls, etc?
6) should I install a new adjustable vacuum modulator?
7) what else am I missing about this? is there anything else I should do while performing this upgrade?
1) They RECOMMEND it for a reason.
2) I would see if a transmission sho can do this for you, unless someone can help out better here.
3) If you don't particularly like spilling the fluid when draining the transmission it would be a good idea.
4) New filter at minimum, you might be better off going the route of rebuilding it and installing the shift kit upon reassembly.
5) I don't have anything to help you out here.
6) Yes
7) I can't help out any more than I have so far.
I have installed those kits when the transmission is still in the car. It can be done. You must have patience with the check balls. As far as the fluid. I have never completely gone with type F. I only add 4 quarts. The rest is dex. You can also use trick shift. Personally I have never noticed any difference between trick shift and using type f. I am sure there is a difference in the amount of friction material but I was never able to feel any shifting difference between the two. I have also installed the kits and used straight dex and never had any problems. I have run into one trans that gained no improvement after installing the kit. The kit worked and the plates did clamp faster but their wasn't enough grab left on them to matter. This is how I would recommend doing yours. First drain and remove pan. If you can find an old garbage can lid and drills some holes in the center, these work very nice used as a Catch pan when placed on top of an oil drain pan. Let it drain overnight. This will insure that the transmission is cold. Using Vaseline to hold the check balls in place does not work unless the tran is completely cold. It will also allow it to drain more, so that you are not getting frustrated with fluid dripping on you. Once you have cracked all the body bolts. Just lower them enough to allow it to drain further. Oh yea, I also like to lay or line the catch pan with shop towels. I do this to make the ball and bolts easier to see and it insures that nothing drops through the drain holes. I do like to add an adjustable mod to fine tune but I have also done them without adding and they work fine. Drain plugs do make life a whole lot easier when having to go into the pan. I also use a lot of brake cleaner, especially after the valve body is down. I use it to clean everything and help slow down the dripping. I am sure someone will argue with my ways but I am just telling you how I do it and it has always worked well for me.
thanks for your help buddy.
post up,let us know how it goes...i've been contemplating the same thing...thanks Kimo
We put a B&M Shift Kit in a 350 TH. Getting check balls to go and stay where you want them is important. One of ours jumped over a channel and transmission didn't shift right, it would upshift as soon as you took off. Didn't find problem until we replaced with Transco Shift Kit. Transco is about $60.00 but a much better kit.... THERESA
Hi Theresa,
I have installed Kits from a few different companies. I am always up for something better. I haven't found much of a difference between kits. The plates seem to be plates and the gaskets are gaskets. The drill bit that some include is garbage but it does its intended purpose. (Of course me being cheep I have tried to reuse them for other things) I have noticed that the b&m kits have instructions that are hard to read because of poor printing quality. But if you have done a few they become know anyways. What is it that you have found Transco to be better? And is it (Transgo)? I did a search and can only find transgo. Curiosity has me here. Your impute would be appreciated and possibly lead me to be Transco/transgo customer. Is this the place? http://www.transgo.com/ Thank you …troy
You might as well give it a try first and see if you can do it, and then if it doesn't work take it toa trans shop, i've done prolly 100 shift kits,so i'll give you some pointers,
1. You NEED a inch pound torque wrench, if you don't have one you WILL warp the valve body, also, torque the pan bolts to 100inch pounds and it WONT leak, i have rebuilt many many unites and never had them drip from the pan after i torque them
2. You have to be very very very clean and organized, every valve and check ball and little spring is important, brake cleaner will work fine to clean with.
3. I can't belive you asked that question about the filter, come on,replace the $20 filter, and put the drain plug in also
4. Go get some trans gel, its a sticky blue grease that holds in springs and valve and check balls and then melts down and doesn't effect the trans it all, it is very helpful in reassembly.
5. You dont have to get all the old trans fluid out, and you prolly couldn't if you wanted. You can use the old dex or type f, we put synthetic in everything so there you go.
Have fun and good luck, the most important thing is being clean and organized.
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no hurt feelings from the other guy about the trans filter remark. I was going to replace it anyway, I just wanted to hear what people say. those types of statements don't bother me. I agree with you though, 19 years and 100 transmissions. Hmmmmmmmmm.
ok so I will buy a inch/pound torque wrench. no big deal, but what do you mean "you will warp the valve body" I don't just take my 3/8" ratchet and torque down every bolt I've every touched to 80 foot/lbs like its a lug nut. I know when to use a gentle touch and am accurate when torqueing things down to the specified requirement. I'll read the instructions again tomorrow and see what the torque specs are for the valve body bolts. I will also search for that trans-gel stuff as you suggested.
Lol I know, I'm sure it didn't bother you. I just like to point out to them that when they say things like that people will find it hard to believe anything that they say to be reputable.
I hope Theresa comes back and gives a little insight to those kits.
:rolleyes: I will keep an eye on him, I like that he has so much hands on experience.
I just wish some of these young mechanics coming out of our great education system can't remember how to spell "probably", I don't really care that it does take an entire TWO keystrokes less.
Heck, even spell check would help them if they actually cannot spell, but it seems to be acting up lately.
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I did however meet Cynthia at the bed bug hostel, she was a french Canadian girl and was such a laugh, she was working in Western Oz in a little town, but she had the most outrageous stories to tell, one involving cow wrestling, and snake holding
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I done all the usual again too, like visit the opera house and the harbor bridge, I also went to watch the redbull Flugtag and had my photos taken with 3 male brides who were taking the leap of faith! I shopped alot - which is very bad for the credit card, went out alot, which was very bad for the liver, and went to the beach, which was very bad for my skin! No - all in moderation! I do like Sydney as a city, there is alot happening, but I will be pleased to start my new adventure on the West coast with Cat.


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He gets the credit for the concept & direction of the image, such as layout. I did the art.
The idea is that we all need to help in the uphill struggle of protecting the earth. I know all the woodland creatures are more than happy to to help, but they can't do it on their own. :3
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my dog just ate month old grease from the last time i smoked a pork shoulder on the smoker. will this hurt her?
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hehe. Probably not. Solomon apparently has been cleaning out the grease trap from the grill - starting the beginning of the summer with the grease from a year ago - and he's been fine. If anything, depending on how much she ate, she may get diarrhea or vomit, but she should be ok.
Solomon answered on 8/23/08. Helpful? / 0
I'd normally say no, but month old may cause some trouble...keep an eye on her and if anything happens see the vet.
Gray Dawn Treader answered on 8/23/08. Helpful? / 0
Actually yes it can hurt her. The vomitting/diarrhea is a medical condition called dietary indescretion. It happens when your pet eats too much and or something that is not healthy for them and the vomitting/diarrhea are the body's way of getting rid of it. It can really cause havoc on a pet's system and set them up for continued problems digesting any kinds of food. It is also best to either move it up out of reach/or get rid of it altogether. If she has any symptoms of anything you need to take her to the Vet and they will more than likely perscribe some metronidazole for her. Whatever you do; don't let it go thinking it will get better on its own. Sometimes it will appear to go away, but really is still there causing poor digestion and can cause lifelong difficulties with food. This is my professional advice as a Vet Tech.
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Hot Spot for Teen Spring Breakers
A lot of teenagers were at the South Plains Mall today and they said they were just "hanging out" and relaxing.
"They just drop us off and we stay here for a couple of hours and then they come pick us up," said one teen at the mall.
This week some parents are dropping their teens off at the mall instead of school.
"We normally come to the mall and hang out," said one teen.
"A lot of people come and we just like hangout and shop and chill," said another.
Lubbock teens are taking a break from the books and said they're just hanging out.
"Spring break week is really a different demographic," said Beth Bridges of the South Plains Mall, "We certainly have younger kids, teenagers here."
She said she's seen more teen traffic at the mall this spring break.
"A lot of people come over here and met up," said one teen.
And their reason for doing so...
"Lubbock is so boring," they said.
Several teens agreed and said they feel the only place to go in Lubbock is the mall.
"It's kind of an entertainment option you can come and people watch or see what the latest fashions are and have fun while your doing it grab something to eat," said Bridges
And that's exactly what some of the teens said they did today.
"We normally just come up to the mall and walk around and talk about everything and just shop."
Beth Bridges said the mall seems to be a one-stop shop for everyone.\


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January 28, 2013 by 1 Comment
Failing is the first step of Innovation
Most cultures reward and encourage success. Growing up, we learn quickly to highlight our brilliance and down play our mistakes. The corporate world we operate in only reinforces that. Do you remember how many times you had to fall off your bike before you could ride it successfully? You had to fail before you got it right. Had you been laughed at or criticised in those moments of lying on the asphalt would you ever have picked yourself up and tried another time? Being an innovator or supporting innovation in your organisation requires a willingness to embrace failure. And I mean really embrace it. It means allocating money to ideas that have no apparent business case. It means creating certain spaces for staff to experiment with no fear of retribution (think Google's 20% idea). It means falling of your bike, again, scraping your knees, in the knowledge that at some point, something might come of the endeavour. From failure comes huge learning for the people and the organisation. Failure uncovers a gold mine of information that you had no access to before you started. Many readers will nod sagely at what appears to be obvious. But my experience tells me that most of us go out of our way to avoid failure. We have been institutionalised to only ever succeed (or at least be seen as succeeding) at every step and at every endeavour. Don't believe me? Here's my challenge for you – write your own failure CV. Look back on your career, and write up each failure and what you learnt from it. My own experience and that of friends shows me that putting pen to paper to outline our failures is remarkably hard because of our conditioning. And this is symptomatic of our unwillingness to see failure as the necessary stepping stones of innovation. I remain convinced that we need to face failure head on. Failure is good. Embracing failure will allow us as leaders to unlock the innovation potential that currently lies dormant in our companies. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Our competition for "Innovation in 6 words" is still open. We have received over 110 submissions so far! You can check out your competition here. To take part in the discussion, join our LinkedIn discussion group (Innovation is…) devoted to the topic. To participate in the challenge, e-mail your definition to Erica Ferguson at firstname.lastname@example.com using the subject line "Innovation is" along with your contact information. We will be announcing the winning entries during our Innovation & Insight (I&I) Day on February 27, 2013. Regular readers of our blog know that I&I is a flagship Celent event. As always, it will host a variety of Celent and non-Celent speakers and will be a great opportunity to network with the industry peers. If you'd like to see the full agenda and learn more details, please visit our registration site.
January 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Auto Insurance Vanishing? Don't Hold Your Breadth and Don't Close Your Eyes
On January 17 I&T posted a story about an exchange that took place at the Property/Casualty Joint Industry Forum between State Farm's CEO, Edward Rust Jr., and an industry analyst, Brian Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan said, "It's impossible for anyone to look at the data and say there won't be fewer accidents than before. The technology is getting better and drivers are getting safer. I think this business is shrinking: Fewer accidents means fewer exposure." And Mr. Rust responded, "I don't see the risk being mitigated so much that the premium falls significantly," Rust added. "The cost to repair a vehicle that has been in an accident is much greater. It's not your Grandpa's Olds." I will judiciously say that both Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Rust are correct—but the real question is the timeframe during which each of them is correct. This year and next year and maybe the year after, there won't be much technology-driven reduction in auto losses (and associated drops in premium). But inexorably collision avoidance technology is going to get better, and even more importantly, it will become more pervasive among the vehicles on the road. And while insured losses depends on severity (i.e. the cost to repair partial losses or replace total losses), it also depends on frequency. As collision avoidance technology (and automated traffic law enforcement, and yes eventually driverless cars) advances, frequency will drop. And in all likelihood severity will also drop—for example when an automatic braking system reduces the speed at impact from 15 mph to 5 mph. So losses will drop and insurance premiums will follow. The big questions are how much and how soon.
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
There's Still Time to Enter Contest: Innovation in Six Words or Less
Preliminary entries are in and they are strong! As many of you know, Celent kicked off a contest to define innovation in six words or less. Based on the principle that scarcity breeds creativity, we challenge you all to stir your creative juices and give it your best shot. We have received over 90 submissions so far! You can check out your competition here: https://www.regonline.com/custImages/333303/innovationisentries.pdf As I read the list, I am struck by the optimism and energy that comes through. The comments sound like people who love making change happen while, at the same time, recognize that it is not always easy but is consistently rewarding! Of course, there is no right answer, but we will be announcing the winning entries during our Innovation & Insight (I&I) Day on February 27, 2013. Regular readers of our blog know that I&I is a flagship Celent event. As always, it will host a variety of Celent and non-Celent speakers and will be a great opportunity to network with the industry peers. If you'd like to see the full agenda and learn more details, please visit our registration site. You can leave comments on this blog, send an email to Erica Ferguson at firstname.lastname@example.com using the subject line "Innovation Is" along with your contact information, or join our LinkedIn group created especially for this. I can't wait to read your thoughts on innovation and seeing you at Celent's I&I Day in Boston. PS. I just sent mine to Erica: "New customer value discovered and delivered"
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Another view on the future of auto insurance
PwC has just published an interesting and thoughtful paper on, "The Reshaping of Auto Insurance." The paper describes the possible impact of various on- board technologies (automatic braking, telematics, etc.) on auto losses and the longer term potential for changes in auto insurance business models. Here are a few Celent comments: It is true that changes in frequency, and especially severity, of motor vehicle accidents will not drop overnight. But the PwC paper looks only at "on-board" technologies. By doing so, it ignores the potential impact of automated traffic law enforcement (e.g. speeding and red light cameras). Depending on the political will (and desire for revenue) of state and local governments, these technologies may have a quicker and more dramatic impact than onboard technologies. There is also a potential incentive for governments to mandate Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) communications as a way of increasing the carry capacity of roadways, and avoiding costly construction–plus, arguably, it is a green technology. If and when liability for many accidents shifts to the manufacturers of the automobiles (and/or the on-board equipment); it is likely that the frequency of accidents will be significantly lower, leading to lower losses, and lower premiums for auto insurers. So change is coming for auto insurers in terms of business and operating models. The big question is how quickly.
January 1, 2013 by 1 Comment
New Year, New Tools to Service Insurance Customers
For those interested in how new data techniques and availability are changing business models, I can recommend the article Smarter Information, Smarter Consumers in the latest edition of Harvard Business Review. http://hbr.org/2013/01/smarter-information-smarter-consumers/ar/1 The central premise is that legislation in the U.S. and U.K. now requires government agencies to make public data available and consumable in electronic form. This enables new techniques that leverage this information and provides increased value by making the purchasing process more intelligent. The authors offer their concept of "Choice Engines" – on line tools that guide consumers to make better purchasing decisions more efficiently using public information. At some point in the future, they also predict that private data will be added to the mix and allow the engines to work at a personal, individual level. Most of the use cases are consumer product-oriented, but as this blog has described previously, customer service expectations in other industries will influence insurance purchasing. The person who benefits because their cell phone company suggests ways to lower her bill (the authors' example) will also want the same service from her insurance agent/company. Consumers and businesses will expect to be contacted by their agent/insurer when their risk profile changes. For example, if an addition is added to a house, insureds will expect that their insurance will be monitoring building permits and will want to be contacted proactively so their insurance can be adjusted appropriately. Two questions specifically related to insurance deal with timing and distribution models. Which insurance company will be the first to employ a choice engine for its insureds and prospects? Can an insurer with a mediocre data infrastructure and skill base compete with those which invest early and heavily in data techniques? Will independent agents embrace choice engines as an enabler, or reject them as a threat to their value proposition? Would an insurer be willing to offer such a tool to a distribution force that they don't control? There is no question that managing risk will move from a point-in-time (usually renewal) event to a more continuous process. What is to be seen is which company changes the insurance purchasing model and transforms the buying process by using a tool like a choice engine.


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MJ is the King of Pop.No artist In history has had an impact on popular culture As he had.From Africa to america The Guy was A phenomenon.Loved by every class,Colour,Creed He broke down barriers And made records.
Today I came across This Video Of MJ in his Pomp.This Video made me realize how much He meant to People.Only in MJ's Concert you get fainting men,Screaming Women And passed Out People.
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Vladimir Sobotka has been on the Bruins depth chart for the past couple of years and has certainly made his mark on the team. Blake Wheeler recently noted how tough Sobotka is on the ice, and that really helps when the best hitter on the team in Milan Lucic is out for the next couple of weeks with a broken right index finger. Sobotka was selected by the Bruins in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft with the 106th overall pick from HC Slavia Praha of the Czech Extraliga.
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It has been almost two years since Amref began its work in Katine. During that time there have been many joys and frustrations and opportunities for learning. Now that we've reached this point, we thought we'd stop to take a breath and reflect on the achievements we're most proud of and the areas in which we think we can do better.
When we first visited Katine in 2007, we found a fragile community recovering from the multiple traumas of civil war, cattle rustling and drought. Some people were anxious about the future. Others were cautiously optimistic. They had just resettled in Katine after years languishing in IDP camps. Their ability to engage with local government was limited — they lacked the knowledge and the organisation to hold officials accountable for basic delivery of services, such as water, education, and health. The infrastructure itself was poor: there were few functioning schools, clinics, or clean water sources. The people of Katine were starting over.
For Amref, the task at hand was not only to improve the health, education, water, and economic infrastructure in Katine, but to also instil in the people a sense of entitlement and the confidence to advocate on their own behalf. We know there are no quick solutions in development work, but we'd like to think that, 18 months in, we've begun to make a real difference in Katine. We welcome feedback from Guardian readers.
In education, teacher training has boosted staff morale and improved the learning environment. Significantly, we're seeing more orphans and vulnerable children enrolled in school and less teacher absenteeism. Our training of school management committees has encouraged parents to see the school as part of their community. Some have worked with the teachers to develop culturally appropriate learning aids for the students. This approach has been applauded by the local authority and area school inspector. They have pledged to roll the parent-teacher association model out beyond Katine to other regions in the district.
Our work to support, train and strengthen community health workers — village health teams (VHTs) — in all villages in Katine is one of our key successes. The VHTs have been instrumental in reducing Katine's disease burden and improving household hygiene and sanitation. They have increased the number of women delivering their babies safely at health centres. Thanks to the community vaccinators Amref has trained and supported, we've seen immunisation rates increase to almost 90%.
By increasing the number of safe water sources in Katine and training village water source committees to maintain them, people are now spending much less time gathering water.
As a result, girls are better able to attend school and women can spend more time contributing to community organisations, such as the village savings and loans associations (VSLAs). However, we agree with the mid-term reivew that significant work still needs to be done to achieve more equitable access to water across the sub-county.
The VSLAs have been highly successful. The loans are being used for school books, to buy drugs and to help income generation. Thanks to the support we have received from Farm-Africa, the farmer groups are now better organised, better trained in new planting techniques and are using better strains of seed for better crop yields. The groups have saved up to USh3m (around US$1,500) and diversified their businesses. This is critical — especially in times of drought. The farmers groups in Katine have established their own forum that provides members with another route to pool resources and knowledge and to flex their marketing power, ensuring they are able to negotiate good prices for their produce.
The sustainability of the Katine project depends heavily on Amref's success in this area. It has taken a great deal of time and effort to build confidence, trust and relationships within communities, and between them, the local government, and Amref itself. We're happy to report that some of the community structures, such as the parent and teacher associations and water source committees, are thriving. As we have created and rehabilitated basic infrastructure, such as primary school classrooms, health centres, boreholes and school latrines, we have done our best to educate both communities and local government about their responsibility for its maintenance and use, creating links between the two groups in the process. This remains an area of focus.
Lessons learned
As the mid-term review suggests, three years is not long enough to see sustainable changes in a post-conflict area like Katine. However, we've already benefitted from the lessons of the project to date, such as those of Amorikot school. We have now shifted to community-based construction using community masons.
We have also learned that we must prioritise the leadership of women as an essential part of our community empowerment.
Although we have increased access to clean water sources, it remains an area of focus, as it is essential to reducing the burden of household disease and increasing household productivity. Women, the primary caregivers in most homes, stand to benefit the most from this.
We must put more emphasis on the farmer groups, expanding them to reach all communities in Katine and thereby ensuring equality within the region. The VSLA model — which shows great potential as a means for communities to weather periods of economic hardship — must also be rolled out across the whole of Katine.
We need to follow-up more consistently on our successes — the village health teams, for example — to ensure that they are adopted by local government as well as the communities themselves.
Finally, we need to implement an exit plan that will ensure that the project will live on in the hands of the people of Katine and the local government. We aim to do this by continuing to work more closely with local authorities and community groups and gradually hand over responsibility for services in Katine.
Ultimately, we want to leave behind a healthy, happy community that has the skills, the infrastructure, and the confidence to take control of its own future.
Claudia Codsi is Uganda partnerships manager at Amref and Susan Wandera is its head of programmes and deputy country director


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Gas Prices Soar on Energy Bill Anniversary
Aug 7, 2006
Gas Prices Soar on Energy Bill Anniversary
New Fears of Higher Prices Come on Anniversary of Energy Bill Signing
The Republican view of energy alternatives is sending billions to ExxonMobil instead of BP. Its time for a new direction because a year has passed and while big oil gets richer, all weve gotten from the energy bill are thinner wallets, said Bill Burton, communications director of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. This special interest legislation has done nothing to lower the prices we pay at the pump but it did send billions to an industry posting historic profits. There is a cost to American families for the misplaced priorities of the Republican Congress and the energy bill clearly shows how they consistently put the special interests ahead of American interests.
President Bush at the Energy Bill Signing: This bill launches an energy strategy for the 21st century and Ive really been looking forward to signing it. [AP, 8/8/05]
Headlines One Year Later:
- Americans expect high gas prices [Detroit Free Press, 8/7/06]
- Gas Prices Going Up [KGBT Texas, 8/7/06]
- Gas prices break records in Twin Cities [KARE Minnesota, 8/7/06]
- Stock futures fall as oil price jumps [Reuters, 8/7/06]
- Stocks Are Down on Oil Concerns [AP, 8/7/06]
$63 Price per Barrel of Oil August 8, 2005
$76 Price per Barrel of Oil Today
$2.32 Price per Gallon of Gas August 8, 2005
$3.04 Price per Gallon of Gas Today
$9.2 million Amount From Big Oil to Republicans in 2006 Cycle
$2.6 billion Amount in Giveaways to Big Oil in Energy Bill
$10.36 billion ExxonMobil Profits 2nd Quarter 2006
(Washington, D.C.) Today, as news breaks about the shutdown of a major oil field in Alaska and fears of rising oil and gas prices, American families could once again face even steeper prices at the pump. Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the signing of the special interest energy bill and gas prices, oil prices and oil company profits have never been higher. President Bush said at the time of the bill signing that this legislation was not going to fix problems overnight, but in the last year, things have gotten worse. The Bush administration along with the Rubber Stamp Republican Congress has consistently sided with the special interests, and in the case of this legislation, big energy companies. The energy bill, which contains billions in taxpayer-funded giveaways to energy special interests, sends $2.6 billion to big oil alone. After rubberstamping the energy bill, the Republican Congress followed by voting against cracking down on gas price gouging. Its time for a new direction instead of the misplaced priorities of the Republican Congress that sends billions to big oil and does nothing for soaring gas prices.
Republicans Voted For A House Energy Bill That Sent Billions to Big Oil. In voting for the energy bill, Republicans in Congress supported a measure that did nothing to lower gas prices and gave short shrift to energy efficiency and renewable fuels all while sending $2 billion in giveaways to the oil and gas industry. [HR 6, Vote #132, 4/21/2005; ,u>New York Times, 4/22/05; Sacramento Bee, 4/22/05; Boston Globe, 4/22/05]
Republicans Opposed Cracking Down on Price Gouging & Lowering Gas Prices. In 2005, Republicans in Congress voted three times against measures to provide the Federal Trade Commission with new authority to investigate and prosecute those that engage in predatory pricing, from oil companies on down to gas stations, with the emphasis on those who profit the most. This included price gouging of gasoline and natural gas, home heating oil and propane. [HR 3893, Vote #517, 10/7/2005; HR 3893, Vote #518, 10/7/2005; HR 3402, Vote #500, 9/28/2005]


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Christie Softening on Climate Change?
Nearly ten months after Sandy, Governor Christie is continuing to avoid discussions about the threat of climate change leading to more severe storms. But remarks the Governor made yesterday show he seems to be taking a softer approach.
The Governor's comments came at a press conference in Little Ferry, to announce the findings of the federal Sandy Rebuilding Task Force. The report outlines 69 steps to make the region more resilient, and places climate change at the front-and-center of all of its recommendations. Christie has in the past called that an "esoteric discussion" and said it's above his pay grade, but yesterday he acknowledged that something is going on.
"I wish I could stand here today and tell you that we'll never have another storm like Sandy. I can't. I'm tired of hearing this "hundred-year-storm" garbage. I've been Governor for three-and-a-half years, I've had three hundred-year-storms."
Democratic Congressman Bill Pascrell was also at the event. He says it's time to make policies that recognize the threats of climate change rather than trying to fight the science.


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The party had formed a committee under the chairmanship of former union minister Eduardo Faleiro to put together the manifesto.
Party sources said that manifesto tries to address the worries about the real estate boom, and conversion of agricultural land for other purposes. It promises that sale of agricultural land would be permitted only if buyer is a farmer, possibly a local.
The manifesto has also assured of creation of Quality Audit and Control Authority to keep a tab on the government projects. "All the public assets would be audited by this committee," a senior member of draft committee said.
It also promises creation an agency that would enrol school drop-outs and train them in security and disaster management skills. It also recommends full financing of Goa university by the state. The current cyber age scheme, under which computers are given to students, would be replaced by "smart school" scheme.


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Atherton chief, manager to meet with residents
Original post made on Feb 10, 2010
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 11:51 AM
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a resident of another community
on Feb 10, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Will Chief Guerra be prepared to answer questions about the Testimony of Officer Tony Dennis that his police report was altered as admitted to in the Jon Buckheit matter?
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Feb 10, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
Thank You Jerry Gruber and Chief Guerra.
Your willingness to have an open Q&A session with the citizens whom you serve is commendable. I hope that a broad spectrum of citizens takes the time to attend and to ask questions, to listen to the questions of others and to hear your answers.
This is a bold first step towards greater understanding and trust.
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on Feb 10, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Let's get behind Peter Carpenter, submit the questions in advance, and expect the promised follow through from Mr. Gruber and Mr. Guerra with candid answers at the meeting.
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Feb 11, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
Town Manager's email is email@example.com
Police Chief's email is firstname.lastname@example.com
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Feb 11, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
A citizen who is afraid to be identified, a sad commentary in itself, has asked me to submit the following questions for the 22nd:
"Has the PD accepted anonymous donations and, if so, do these donations in any way influence the PD's behavior towards the anonymous donors?
Why should the PD accept anonymous donations?"
I have sent these questions to the Town Manager and the Police Chief.
a resident of Atherton: other
on Feb 11, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Will this forum be made to invite participation freely from the residents??
Will it just be the Chief the city manager and residents and hopefully council members??
Or will there be a big show of officers lining the steps as residents arrive and at the meeting?
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Feb 11, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
I have been informed that it will be just the Town Manager and the Police Chief and will be very informal.
In my opinion this is perfect as it will enable frank and open discussions. If Council members were to participate then we would probably end up with a formal agenda and the usual restrictions on public comment.
This should be a very interesting meeting.
a resident of another community
on Feb 13, 2010 at 8:00 am
This is a rare opportunity for the residents of Atherton.
You have a City Manager and Police Chief offering you a chance to ask them direct questions. This meet and greet meeting is in response to several residents asking for these two gentlemen to be replaced.
There seems to be a very wide disconnect here.
An Atherton resident has just proven in court that his Police Report was falsified by the Atherton Police Department which happens to be a felony.
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Jerry and Mike want to introduce themselves to the residents and see if you have any questions?
This is going to be a very good first step meeting.
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Lightning strike causes fire that destroys home
HOLLY RIDGE, ONSLOW COUNTY - A lightning strike caused a fire that destroyed an Onslow County home Friday afternoon.
The fire was reported just after 4 p.m. Friday at 158 Stump Sound Church Road outside Holly Ridge, officials said.
The home was completely engulfed in flames when fire crews from five different departments responded, said officials. The residence had two stories, but the top floor collapsed onto the first floor during the blaze.
Three more fire departments were called in later to relieve the fire fighters already on scene.
"Coupled with the extreme heat that we have [Friday], along with the humidity, not so much the heat as it is the humidity-- it really drains the firefighters down very quickly," said Onslow County Fire Marshal Bryan Kelly.
Kelly said a lightning bolt that hit the second floor of the home caused the fire.
No injuries were reported. The couple who live at the home were at the scene taking salvageable items.
To help the couple who lost their home, call 910-328-3023. Kelly said the Red Cross was called in case the victims need assistance.


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Behind all of the concrete and plaster is the heart of the student community of young men striving to discover who they are, their place within community, and what they will become as they enter the world. Behind every initiative and activity, we all work together to promote a healthy community environment that welcomes every person.
To appreciate life in Trustees Hall, one must understand the subtleties of our laidback atmosphere. Trustees Hall, "Where Trust Meets Ease", was the tagline for one of our recent all-hall t-shirts. It captures the essence of the culture here. This essence can be tasted either through spending time with fellow brothers gently rocking on our porch swing or laughing over a game of cards in our refinished basement kitchen late at night. Within our walls are 6 individual halls, each with its own distinct culture that contributes to the wealth of who we are.
Trustees is a place to just "be" while also being challenged to grow. In addition to the great atmosphere of the community, any new resident can look forward to the following:
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Come and see us. Experience what it means to come home and be a proud member of our community.
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By Lindsey MillerThere is much anecdotal basis for concern about the collective distress and unhappiness of law students and lawyers. This anecdotal evidence is confirmed by many empirical studies. At the University of Arizona, a study of students entering law school showed that they had essentially normal psychological markers; by the first year, those markers had shifted to major psychological distress, and the negative changes continued through law school and the students' early careers. The students had higher rates of clinical depression, with an incidence of 20-40%. A study conducted by the author and a psychologist confirmed these findings. Another study showed that law students have 8 to 15 times the rate of clinically elevated anxiety, hostility, depression, and other symptoms compared to the general population.
This ground-breaking book is one of the first to analyze the dark side of law school and law practice. The author, a graduate student at Harvard, draws on his personal experience as a law student to show that a disproportionate number of law students and lawyers become severely disillusioned with their work. The book encourages prospective law students to ask themselves hard questions before making a decision to attend law school. It provides revealing insights into the realities of law school and law practice. It debunks dangerous myths about law school and law practice. Yet its most important contribution is the practical system it lays out for helping prospective law students discover if their personalities, values, skills, and interests are genuinely well suited to the law. This book is mandatory reading for anyone considering law school.


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Indian wines star in UK press
In The Times Jane MacQuitty revealed that she has recently sent back "a dull, sweaty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in a restaurant and a rustic Pays d'Oc Chardonnay in a wine bar." MacQuitty added: "neither wine was faulty, just so jaw-breakingly dull that there was no way I could drink them."
So what, MacQuitty asks, should be done when wines that we have come to rely on start to falter. Well, she urges her readers not to despair as "sniffing out good wine has never been easier" it is just a case of sorting out "the good stuff from the mediocre on the supermarket shelves."
MacQuitty picked out two wines from Tesco as her best buys of the week, firstly the 2011 Gran Familia, Las Primas Airén Verdejo, which is available for £3.99 until 1 January. MacQuitty said: "Party white made from Spain's workhorse Airén grape, topped up with sparky, verdant Verdejo. Has enough spritz and oomph to pop up here."


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Years ago, as personal computers and other technological advancements began to find their way into classrooms and other educational settings, teachers and administrators sought ways to use new technology to benefit students. The potential for improving education was clear, but the limitations of the available education technology made it difficult for education institutions to turn that potential into reality.
"From the late '80s through the 2000s, a lot of people in education thought we were serving technology," says Frank Mulgrew, president of the Online Education Institute at Post University in Waterbury, Conn. "You had to operate it the way it was set up."
But the unrelenting pace of technological advancements has created more options and has put more power in the hands of individuals.
"The real innovation is how easy you can use it and how much control you have," says Mulgrew. "The tools have become democratized. The focus is on students, and they're expecting technology to be used."
Online learning
The most obvious way in which technology is changing schools and universities is online education. More than 6.1 million college students took at least one online course during the fall 2010 semester, according to the Babson Survey Research Group. At the K-12 level, 55 percent of districts had students enrolled in distance education courses in 2009-10, the National Center for Education Statistics says.
Education technology not only provides students with access to courses that might otherwise not be available to them, but also changes the way they learn.
"The interaction between students and faculty is much greater in online courses," says Mulgrew. "The interaction can take place anytime, anywhere. They don't have to wait in line to talk to the professor. If you're an introvert, communicating online might be a more comfortable and effective way for you to have contact."
Interaction among students can become more robust, even though they may never actually meet face to face. Discussion boards for some online courses have a few hundred entries a week.
Technology also is changing the kinds of students that are seeking higher education. People whose life circumstances—job, family, finances, health—prevent them from physically attending classes on a college campus now are able to pursue their education in a way that accommodates their needs.
"Online programs can help people overcome barriers to education," says Mulgrew.
Bring Your Own
It wasn't too long ago that it was commonplace for schools to restrict students' ability to use technology. Policies typically prohibited students from using cell phones. But as phones have become "smarter" and more powerful, and other mobile devices have become more prevalent, some education institutions have decided to let students take advantage of the equipment they already own.
The Lewisville (Texas) Independent School District is one of several systems that has formalized this more welcoming approach with a "Bring Your Own Technology" program. Students are encouraged to bring any Wi-Fi-capable device, such as laptops, netbooks, tablets or smartphones, for use in their classrooms. They sign on to the district's wireless network and are able to use their devices in classes when "the teacher deems it appropriate for educational purposes."
Wireless access is available for high school and middle school students; elementary school students will gain access by August 2012. For students that don't have their own technology, the district will provide resources for them to have access to the Internet.
Schools that let students bring their own devices save money because they don't have to acquire equipment for all students. "Bring Your Own Technology" programs also bring schools closer to a goal of one computer for each student. Research from Project Red (Revolutionizing Education) shows that students in schools that have one-to-one computer ratios have fewer discipline problems, fewer dropouts, and are more likely to have plans to attend college.


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Pakistan Bomb Blast Kills Dozens
Around 30 people were killed in a bomb blast outside a mosque near the Afghan-Pakistan border today.
The Associated Press reports that the attack took place in the Khyber province, and tore through a mosque in the Aka Khel area of Khyber. At least 50 others were wounded.
The bomb blast is not the only thing that has Pakistan in the news today.
U.S. special envoy Richard Holbrooke is meeting with Pakistan's prime minister in the country's capitol today, Islamabad. Several days ago, Pakistani authorities also announced that they had detained the Afghan Taliban's second-in-command in Karachi, Pakistan's largest city. The U.S. continues a series of missile strikes against suspected militants in South Waziristan.