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Defence expenditure is likely to rise as this region and beyond continue to face traditional and non-traditional threats. The role of the defence industry is also changing dramatically, as new and changing threats require further research and development, increasing the overall costs and pricing of defence products and services.
This was the gist of the message conveyed by Dato' Sri Najib Razak, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, at the opening ceremony of the Langkawi International Aerospace and Maritime 2017 (LIMA '17) exhibition this morning.
"We need to equip our fighting men with the capabilities required to face modern warfare, both symmetrical and asymmetrical, and LIMA '17 brings together major aerospace and maritime firms from around the world to demonstrate their state-of-the-art static and aerial displays and cutting-edge technologies," he added.
One of the exhibitors, Leonardo Helicopter Division, a division of the Leonardo S.p.A that is headquartered in Italy, celebrated today the successful reaching of the impressive 100,000 flying hours milestone with the Weststar Aviation Services's AW139 fleet.
Weststar Aviation Services is the largest South East Asian offshore helicopter services provider and largest helicopter operator of the AW139 in Asia.
Leonardo has also brought the ATR-72MP aircraft which is being proposed for Malaysia's requirement for an advanced new maritime patrol capability. In the Electronics Warfare segment, Leonardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hensoldt (the new name for Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security) to offer Mode-5 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions to customers around the world. This collaboration between two European leaders in defence electronics technology shows how, by joining forces, the team can position itself as market leader for cutting-edge new requirements. The two companies, working together as "Team Skytale", have already been selected as preferred bidder by the UK Ministry of Defence to upgrade IFF systems on more than 400 land, sea and air vehicles.
The IFF technology allows operators to electronically identify friendly forces, distinguishing them from potential enemies. It does this by sending out an interrogation signal to unidentified platforms and verifying the automatic responses that are sent back, effectively a modern-day challenge and password system. Ensuring that ground, air and naval crews can reliably recognise their compatriots is one of the main ways of avoiding 'friendly fire' incidents. In 2020, all NATO nations are mandated to switch over to the new, more-secure 'Mode-5' version of the technology and other nations looking to operate alongside NATO forces will also need to be able to interact with the new standard. Mode-5 uses the latest cryptographic techniques to avoid the threat of deception by adversaries.
In another development, Thales has been selected by AirAsia to supply avionics systems on AirAsia's new fleet of 304 A320neos. Thales will equip the 304 single-aisles with its market leading Flight Management System (FMS), the navigation solution of choice for Airbus aircraft, alongside the THALES/ACSS T3CAS surveillance platform, the preferred solution for all Airbus single aisle aircraft.
Thales has been partnering with AirAsia, leading LCC in Asia, since 2005, forging a close relationship in support of the airline's growth strategy. AirAsia already equips their entire Airbus fleet with Thales systems and has selected the group for all maintenance and support operations for Thales systems equipped across their entire A320 fleet of 200 aircraft. In addition to the avionics suite, Thales will continue to provide a Repair-by-The-Hour (RBTH) long-term maintenance contract to support AirAsia's fleet expansion. The agreement provides guaranteed turnaround times on repairs and offers a commitment of reliability with reduced operational risk.
Meanwhile, Malaysia's Minister of Defence, Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, met with representatives from five countries including Pakistan, Turkey, Indonesia and Qatar to present his view on how to combat the Da'esh threats. The establishment of the King Salman Center of International Peace was also on the agenda of this meeting.
Making its debut in Langkawi is the Republic of Korea Air Force's 53rd Air Demonstration Group. Commonly known as the "Black Eagles" the RoKAF team buzzed the skies of Langkawi in their KAI T-50B Golden Eagle supersonic advanced trainers. The T-50B is one of the few supersonic trainers currently available in the world.
The Russians is well-represented. The "Russian Knights (Russkiye Vityazi)" aerobatic team showcasing their Sukhoi Su-30SM aircraft for the first time outside Russia, while the Royal Malaysian Air Force performs aerobatics in its Sukhoi Su-30MKM.
The air aces of the two countries, whose performances constantly evoke admiration of the audience, highly praised the flight characteristics of their supermanouverable aircraft.
President of Irkut Corporation Oleg Demchenko marked the high skills of pilots and their ability to use the maximum extent of the fighter's capabilities while First vice-president of UAC Alexander Tulyakov said: "Positive evaluation of aircraft given by pilots is very important for us – the developers and manufacturers".
The meeting resulted with a joint photo shoot against the background of Su-30SM and Su-30MKM aircraft.
Russian's Rostec State Corporation is working with the government of Malaysia to expand cooperation through the supply of civilian products and aviation.
"Over the last 20 years Malaysia has been a strategic partner of the Rostec State Corporation. We are actively involved in military and technical cooperation in a number of areas: aviation, the army and the military navy, and in recent years our cooperation has gained momentum. We are currently engaged in arms supply programs and are upgrading technology that was previously supplied to Malaysia.
We are also looking to extending our cooperation to civil areas that have growth potential: electronics, composite materials and IT. The civil aviation market, especially the helicopter sector, is also showing great potential for us," said Head of the joint delegation from Rostec and Rosoboronexport at the 2017 LIMA exhibition Viktor Kladov, Director for International Cooperation and Regional Policy Department of the State Corporation.
"LIMA-2017 is the most important event for the aviation and military navy markets of Malaysia and the surrounding region and our participation in it is a long-standing tradition. LIMA-2017 is attracting representatives of various countries of this region and we are looking to conducting fruitful negotiations both with the Malaysian Government and delegations from other countries," he pointed out.
In the afternoon, the Prime Minister Najib Razak officiated the Maritime Segment which also involved major exhibitors such as THALES, MAST, ACS and SAAB, showcasing the latest technologies in defence products and a demonstration by the elite forces of Malaysia's security enforcement agencies.
This year's opening gimmick had the elite forces searching for a box containing a key for the Prime Minister to activate the launch sequence. The key was located using technologically-advanced, unmanned equipment that assisted the forces, including from the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), and was handed over to the Chief of Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Haji Ahmad Badaruddin who then handed it to the Prime Minister.
Following the launch, a live action demonstration from the RMN Special Forces, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, the Royal Malaysian Police and the Marine Department of Malaysia with the setting being a hostage rescue mission at sea.
Later, Najib officiated the naming ceremony of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency's latest Offshore Patrol Vessel, the "KM Pekan". In attendance were Defence Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein as well as Japan's Deputy Minister of Land Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism, Tanaka Ryosei.
The "KM Pekan" is one of two offshore patrol vessels donated by the Japanese government to the MMEA in 2016. Both vessels are 92 meters in length with speed of 20 knots and endurance of 30 days, suitable for enforcement missions in the South China Sea as well as in eastern Sabah. Both are equipped with a helideck and state-of-the-art radars.
According to the Director-General of the MMEA, Admiral (Maritime) Datuk Seri Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar, a set of crew has been sent to Japan to bring home the second vessel.
For yesterday's article, please click Defence: LIMA '17 To Be More Exciting
The Langkawi Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2017 will be more exciting than the previous editions because there is a marked increase in floor space as a result of the re-introduction of the Maritime Segment at the Resorts World, Langkawi.
There will be the array of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) that will be on display such as the United States Air Force MQ-1 Predator, United States Navy MQ-8 Fire Scout, Thales Fulmar Mini-UAV, SAAB AUV 62AT, and the TBN UAV from Ukraine.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will be debuting the newly-received offshore patrol vessel 'KM Pekan' donated by the Japanese government.
LIMA '17 has confirmed 555 exhibitors from 36 countries and is expecting over 180,000 trade and public visitors from all over the world. LIMA '17 will be held from 21 to 25 March 2017 in Langkawi. This year will mark the 14th edition in its 27 year history and is expected to be the best and biggest one to date.
Irkut Corporation of Russia will be featuring the Russian Air Force's aerobatic team 'Russian Knights' in their spanking new Sukhoi Su-30SM. This would be the return of the Russian Knights' to LIMA and their first tour outside the Russian Federation in the Su-30SMs.
Irkut will also be featuring its scout/attack helicopter, the Kamov Ka-25 "Alligator."
Irkut Corporation will be featuring aircraft models of the entire Irkut product line will be presented at the UAC stand: the Su-30SME fighter, the Yak-130 and Yak-152 training aircraft, and the new MC-21 commercial liner.
Irkut Corporation comes under the Russian pavillion which is under the charge of JSC Rosoboronexport, which is a part of the Rostec State Corporation. Rosoboronexport is in-charge of the united Russian stand at LIMA'17 showcasing over 500 products from 20 enterprises of the defence industry complex of the Russian Federation.
LIMA' 17 also serves as the perfect platform to encourage further co-operation between Malaysia and regional & global allies in both the maritime and aerospace industries, specifically on asset acquisition as Armed Forces around the world are modernizing their asset bases. For example, the Chiefs of Navy Roundtable Talk at LIMA'17 this year will bring together 12 Chiefs of Navy and 24 representatives to discuss about "Naval Capability Based Acquisition Reform". Subsequently, the LIMA'17 Air Chiefs Conference will also be taking a similar approach this year, and the attending Chiefs of Air Force and other senior air delegations will be tackling the "Air Force Capability Based Acquisition Reform".
Another first for LIMA 17 will be the involvement of youths from across the country. The Ministry of Youth and Sports, together with the Ministry of Defence have invited over 500 young individuals from Briged Sukarelawan Khidmat Negara (BSKN), Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Perlis, Parlimen Belia Malaysia, iM4U, Gabungan Pelajar Melayu Semenanjung (GPMS), Majlis Belia Malaysia (MBM) and our Reserve Officer Training Unit (PALAPES). They will be attending a Comprehensive Educational Tour throughout LIMA '17 and attend engagement sessions with leaders in the defence sector. On the final day, a Transformasi Nasional 2050 (TN50) Townhall Dialogue on defence to encourage the youth to play a larger role and capture their aspirations about the future of Malaysia's security.
Other than the Russian Knights, the Black Eagles, the aerobatic team of the Republic of Korea Air Force will be making a first-time appearance this LIMA. The Black Eagles' performance involves 9 KAI – T50B jet aircrafts. LIMA 2017 will also see the TNI-AU's Jupiter as part of the aerobatic demonstrations on show. Our very own Royal Malaysian Air Force's SU-30 MKM and F/A 18D jets, the Rafale from France, the Gripen 39C/D from Thailand and 2 Supersonic B-1 Bombers from the United States Air Force will also perform flypasts during the exhibition.


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The First Day of School, 2008. Beanie, on the left, enters fourth grade; Punkin' Pie starts sixth:
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Ten Things Tuesday
I was going to give you another movie post (what am I up to now? 40? I'll have to check my archives), but there's a lot happening in Mrs. Chili's life right now, so you get a big old helping of randomness. Gird your loins!
* The Chili family is headed back down the Cape this coming weekend! Gerry and Honey have (incredibly graciously) opened their home to us, so we're packing everyone up and heading south on Thursday after school lets out (the girls go to school this week on Wednesday and Thursday, then have the long weekend off from Friday to Monday. No one knows why). I CANNOT WAIT to get back there, both to spend more time with my friends and to be back in that beautiful environment. This time, I'm getting LOTS of pictures!
* Later today, Mr. Chili and I will be the proud owners of a pair of scooters!
This one's his (though he can't decide on red or black; I say red, but he's not sure):
and this one's mine (it'll be silver):
The dealership was having a "buy one, get one half off" sale, and it was just too good to pass up. Besides, I had a reintroduction to the adventures of parking at Local U. yesterday, and I'm eager to get something I can chain to the bike rack in front of my building. Even before the university even opens, the parking is a nightmare. I'm going to take the motorcycle safety course (that's held, coincidentally, in the parking lot of TCC), even though the scooter isn't powerful enough to require that I have a motorcycle permit on my license. I want the experience, though, before I take the thing on the road.
* I'm going to have an office at L.U. and, if I'm not mistaken, I'll not have to share it with anyone! How freaking cool is that?! It may well be a supply closet (I'm having images of Ainsley Hayes in the West Wing with her steam junction office), but I couldn't care less – I HAVE AN OFFICE!! I'm hoping to get the key for it tomorrow, at which point I'm going to start packing the place with books.
* Speaking of books, if you're a book geek (and you know who you are) now is a GREAT time to troll the hallways of university buildings. In our building, for example, there are tables and boxes and piles of books that are being given away – FOR FREE, Baby! I'm not sure where they came from, but I don't care – I'm not looking this gift horse in the mouth. I came away with an armload of reference books yesterday morning (and I WOULD have taken more if I could have gotten into my office!). I'm in hog heaven.
* Today is a day devoted to household chores. The Boywer boys are coming to Chez Chili this morning (Bowyer's back to school and Tonks is at work, so the boys are coming to Auntie Chili's today) and I'm going to use the time that they're entertaining each other to do laundry, vacuum, and try to get things in general order. I'm pretty ambitious this morning; I expect to get a lot done.
* I showed my lit. kids The Sixth Sense last night. GOD/DESS, but I love that movie! My only regret is that I can't see it again for the first time. OH! I almost forgot! While I was at TCC yesterday (surreptitiously liberating some books from the library), Joe found me and offered me another gig for next semester! I'll be teaching this exact class again – lit on Monday nights from 8:15 to 10:20. I'm looking forward to being able to stay at TCC for another semester.
* This has been the summer of chocolate peanut butter ice cream; I just can't get enough of the stuff. I've never been a big fan of choco-p.b. ice cream; I mean, I loves me some Reese's, but my tastes in ice cream have never leaned in that direction. Mr. Chili's been groovin' the p.b. fudge ice cream for years, but it never really did much for me until this season. I've been plowing through half gallons of every variety I can find. We've tried a couple of Hood varieties and Edy's – not to mention the positively yummy scoops that Don bought for me last weekend. Mr. Chili tells me that I have a tendency to wear out my cravings, and this is no exception. Mmmmmm!
* I am LOVING John Adams by David McCullough. I've never read any of his work before, and if this is any indication of his ability, I'm going to head right into 1776 as soon as I'm at the back cover of Adams. I pre-ordered the DVDs of the HBO miniseries as soon as I heard a feature story about it on NPR (we don't get HBO, so I had to wait for the DVD release), and we loved every freaking second of it (in fact, I'm looking forward to watching it again with O'Mama). Seriously – fantastic stuff. I just finished a section that included this quote, which I'm going to print out and frame somewhere, I think:
You will ever remember that all the end of study is to make you a good man and a useful citizen."
Yeah; that's the point, all right.
* Today marks a week since the last of my dental work was done, and I still don't feel right. I was amazed that the work that was done last week kicked my ass more than getting the wisdom teeth out. I've got to talk to my dentist to find out why that is; I was too stoned to remember any of it.
* Here's another picture I took while at the Cape with Gerry. I messed with it a bit, but I don't know if I made it any better…
Happy Tuesday, Everyone!
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It's MINE!!*
I made the last payment for the Puck!
I paid the thing off a year ahead of schedule (when I was finished paying for my student loans a while back, I just rolled that monthly payment into the car). I'm not smart enough to do the math to figure out how much interest I didn't pay, but I bet it was pretty substantial.
She needs a bath and a good vacuuming – I'll post a prettier picture after I run her through the car wash later this week.
Anyway, the last bill was for $30.96, which went out electronically today! She's MINE – ALL MINE!
(*when you read this, you've gotta do it like Stephen in Braveheart. "Yeah, it's MINE.")
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A New Voice in Our Chorus
Morgan has opened her very own blog!
Morgan is incredibly thoughtful and considered, curious, funny, and kindhearted, and I'm so glad she finally decided to start up her own space!
Go on over and check her out; I seriously doubt you'll be sorry you did.
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What a Wonderful Time!
At the risk of sounding superlative, I had a fantastic time down the Cape with Gerry and Honey.
Auntie and I arrived just when we said we would. We didn't encounter any of the notoriously horrific Cape traffic which, given that we were arriving on a Saturday morning the week before Labor Day, was nothing short of miraculous. We found Gerry's house, found Gerry in it, and made our introductions.
It felt exactly like I thought it would; I was instantly comfortable. Though Gerry was quite different than I was expecting him to be – I had in mind someone much older and far less friendly when, in fact, I met someone warm and energetic and funny – I felt like I was meeting an old friend because that's exactly what I was doing.
Honey is nothing short of wonderful. Though I'd never met her or had any contact with her whatsoever that I was aware of, I liked her instantly. She is the kind of person who resonates with me; she's friendly but not often gregarious, she is practical and no-nonsense, and she's smart and quietly but wickedly funny. She made me feel welcomed in her home, and I warmed to her immediately. In fact, as we walked the beach, Auntie and Gerry ended up wandering ahead of Honey and me, and I wasn't the least bit upset by that; I very much enjoyed hanging with Honey (and I'll tell you what; that woman is a HAWK when it comes to finding sea glass!)
Auntie and Gerry down the beach. Doesn't he look like a tourist in his "dork hat" (his term, not mine) and his camera?
We spent a little time touring their (gorgeous) home, Gerry gave us a quick lesson in some of the basics of Photoshop, then we all took a short stroll to the beach where we combed for the aforementioned beach glass. Though it wasn't a two-blue-day in the strictest sense of the word (we didn't find any blue glass, in fact), that didn't curb my delight one tiny little bit. I adore beach combing, and I commented that, if I lived nearer a beach where such an activity were actually fruitful (there's no really good hunting on my local beaches – no glass or pretty shells, really; mostly grey stones and mussels), I'd have to see my chiropractor a whole lot more than I already do because I'd be looking down all the time. Anyway, by the time we made it up and back, I had a pocket stuffed full of sand-and-salt worn glass bits. (Some of it was collected by me, but most of it was handed to me by the professionals) Observe:
After the beach-combing, we decided that it was time for something to eat. Since several of us are of the opinion that life is short and therefore, dessert should be eaten first, Honey treated us to some of the yummiest (and prettiest) cupcakes I've seen in a long time:
Honey sent the rest of the cupcakes home with me for the girls. My children love Miss Honey before they even met her!
After the sweeties, we – Gerry and Honey, Auntie and me, and Gerry's brother, Don, who's been staying with them from Illinois – packed ourselves into Gerry and Honey's Element (Honey rode in the way back which didn't have a seat – we essentially stuffed her in the trunk, and it was funny to converse with her with just her head sticking up from behind the back seats) and headed to Wood's Hole for potential lunch. On the way, we detoured so Gerry could get pictures of a bright pink bus (Gerry: "Don, do we need pictures of a pink bus?" Don: "Yes." Don is, I discovered, a man of few words) and we stopped at a lighthouse to snap a few photographs. Here's one of mine, doctored a bit with what I learned yesterday from Gerry's able instruction. Not bad:
We meandered our way to Wood's Hole but discovered that, since it was such a singularly gorgeous day, everyone was out and about, so there wasn't a parking place to be had in the whole community. While forming a plan B for lunch, Gerry took us by a beautiful little harbor so I could take some pictures (HIS pictures are MUCH nicer than mine – go here to see some);
and then he and Honey decided on a restaurant in Falmouth that would attend to everyone's needs (Auntie wanted clams, I wanted something I could eat that would ensure that we wouldn't be visiting the local hospital). Auntie got her clams and I had a fantastically yummy burger. Honey got to inhale her favorite chowder and Don was delivered what looked like a positively yummy plate of lobster salad. Sometimes, I really do regret the damned allergy.
Once lunch was through, Don decided to treat us all to ice cream, which we ate as we strolled past some of the fun little shops that line the main street in Falmouth. Ice cream consumed and lunch settling in, we decided to head back to the homestead where we were promised some "sloth and idleness." Gerry downloaded a picture or two from my camera and gave Auntie and me some more lessons in photo manipulation, but the rest of the afternoon was spent being still and comfortable.
Nervous about the traffic caused by the people who had to move out of their rentals yesterday afternoon, Honey suggested that we head out around the 5:00 time-frame, and she gave us a more efficient route to the highway than the one that got us there that morning. We sailed home – there was a minor slow-down around the gas tanks south of Boston, but there is almost always at least a minor slow-down around the gas tanks south of Boston, so I was neither surprised nor annoyed.
I had a perfectly lovely day. There's nothing about it I would change, and I'm hoping that it works out that I can spend more time with Gerry and Honey before they do their snowbird thing and fly back to Florida for the winter. I'm grateful to both of them for their generosity with their time and their home, and for being exactly what I knew they'd be – old friends.
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Adventures in Photography
Auntie and I are heartily enjoying our time down the Cape with Gerry. Here's an example of one of the things we've been doing – here's a picture taken with my camera (I wasn't behind it when it was taken, though – Gerry took this shot…and played with it in his photo program). Pretty, non?
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Goin' Down the Cape
Auntie and I are headed down the Cape* this morning to meet Gerry of TwoBlueDay. I'm looking forward both to time with my sister (about three hours each way in the car) and to finally laying eyes on this man who's been writing intriguing comments on my blog (and posting gorgeous pictures on his own) for so long.
One of the things I truly treasure about blogging is the relationships that I'm able to form with the people who read me, and whose blogs *I* read. Akin to the pen pals of old, blogging buddies can be friends for years without ever having seen one another or heard each other's voices; just because I've never been in someone's presence doesn't mean they're not a true friend. So far, all the bloggers I've met in real life have felt like just what they were – good and old friends. I'm betting Gerry will be no different.
I'll be back tomorrow with stories and, hopefully, pictures (one of my goals is to have Gerry teach me a thing or two about making my photography a bit more satisfying). I hope your Saturday is as much fun as I expect mine will be.
*this is how native New Englanders express the act of visiting Cape Cod (see item #50 on this link). We never say "we're going to Cape Cod" or "we're going to the Cape;" we say "we're goin' down the Cape." No one really knows why.
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Monday July 23rd, 2012 4:32pm
Founder of Prolaxtraining.com, Sean Holmes, gives IL Fitness the inside scoop on how NLL All Star Dan Dawson gets in top shape before his season through a method called Complex Training.
The 4th and final part of this Complex Training series that I used with Dan Dawson prior to the 2011 NLL season will focus on the most popular exercise there is in the world: the Bench Press. "What do you Bench?" has to be the most asked question there is in the training world. While I can easily name 10 more important exercises than Bench Press, being a lacrosse player requires a well-rounded training program that covers full body strength. Part 1 (RFESS) was a Unilateral Knee Dominant exercise, Part 2 (Romanian Deadlift) was Bilateral Hip Dominant, and Part 3 (Neutral Grip Pull Ups) was a Vertical Pull.
With the Bench Press the major movements will be covered, as it's a Horizontal Pushing exercise. As a lacrosse player you should focus on training movements and not muscles. Your muscles work together to produce movements, and never while on the field does a single muscle ever do all the work. As previously mentioned, Complex Training is a great method for improving your power immediately before the season starts. It is the pairing of a heavy strength exercise (3-5 reps) followed immediately by a similar plyometric exercise (6-8 reps). Paired with the Bench Press will be a Plyo Push Up using a bench.
Increasing your strength and power in this movement is especially important for the defensive side of the game. In Indoor lacrosse it will increase how hard you cross check your opponents making them not want to try to get to the net after a while. A few powerful and nicely placed cross checks can crush even the strongest opponent's desire. However power is a huge factor in not just delivering punishing cross checks, it's also what allows you to resist and absorb the force of an offensive player trying to initiate contact with you. In both Field and Indoor it is what allows you to push and guide your opponent in the direction you want them to go, and not get into your body and control where you go. It helps to prevent you from being knocked out of position if an attacker tries to bull dodge you. As well, if your team does any sort of performance testing prior to the season I am sure that Bench Press is one of the tests so this will give you a step up over your competition before stepping on the field. And of course, whenever anyone asks you how much you Bench you can answer with a more impressive number!
Bench Press
Lying on the bench with feet in contact with the ground, butt on the bench and with a natural curve in the spine; grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width. A common mistake in the Bench Press is gripping the bar too wide. Slowly lower the bar to the chest, keeping your butt in contact with the bench at all times. Without bouncing the bar off your body or delaying at the bottom forcefully press the weight back to the start position.
Plyo Push Up-Bench
Set up in push up position with your hands on the side of an exercise bench. The bench should be at the same part of your chest that you lower the bar to in the Bench Press. Starting with your arms extended, quickly lower yourself as you would in a push up and then forcefully push off as explosively as you can. A common error is losing the completely straight line of your body as you push off the bench by breaking at the hips and sticking your butt out. Keep your stomach tight and hips forward throughout the entire movement. After pushing off and letting go of the bench, catch yourself and decelerate back down to the bottom position and without any delay immediately proceed into the next rep. The movement should be continuous for the number of reps desired.
Complex Training is an advanced training method used to create more power. It is very taxing on the Central Nervous System and therefore should not be used for long periods of time. A single 3-4 week block of training using this method will provide great results. It's also mentally challenging, as it requires maximum effort in a strength and power exercise. Try out the 4 pairings explained in this series; using only one pairing per training day to maximize energy and effort and you will be a faster, more explosive lacrosse player.
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Smokeless Tobacco Prevalence in Roswell, New Mexico
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Smokeless Tobacco Prevalence in Roswell, New Mexico
Berwick, Marianne
Nunez, Willie
Raiten, Joshu
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of smoking and smokeless tobacco use in an un-surveyed region of New Mexico. The reason for doing this is because the recent information of smoking and smokeless tobacco use in the state of New Mexico is incomplete, specifically in the Roswell area. This information is needed in order to understand the association between smokeless tobacco use and oral cancer, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. There are also questions of whether people are stopping smoking and switching to smokeless tobacco as well as the possibility that using smokeless tobacco could lead to smoking. Current literature suggests that there has been a recent decrease in the smoking population and also suggests that there may be an increase in smokeless tobacco use. These findings raise concerns about the levels of risk in this population. METHODS: Approximately 500 8th grade students and 500 12th grade students were given a questionnaire on their tobacco use, patterned after the New Mexico Youth Tobacco Study that was given to the majority of the state. EXPECTED OUTCOME: An estimation of the prevalence of total tobacco use, specifically smokeless tobacco use in this population. RESULTS: Current smokeless tobacco use, defined as smokeless tobacco use ≥1 of the 30 days preceding this survey, the overall prevalence was 11.6%. With current smokeless tobacco use higher in males 7.8% than females 3.8%. The use was higher among 12th graders (7.8%) than 8th graders (3.4%). The usage was highest among Whites (4.5%), Hispanics (3.4%) and African Americans (1.5%).
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Bring the water to a boil. Stir in the salt and bring the water back to a boil. (If you only have a kettle and not a stove, just use boiling water from the kettle and mix it with the salt).
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With all these T.O. stories, I feel like I should change the ring tone on my Sprint phone to the SportsCenter theme.
But our editorial decisions always have been guided by one simple principle — write about the stuff in which we'd be interested if we weren't the ones writing it. And, yeah, we're interested in seeing how this train wreck is going to play out.
We've learned that, as widely expected, it won't end with a stop in Baltimore.
Per a league source, the Ravens aren't interested in Owens.
Apart from the fact that Ravens coach John Harbaugh had a front-row seat for the T.O. drama in Philly, the bigger impediment likely would arise from Owens' accusation that Ravens G.M. Ozzie Newsome made a racist comment about him when Ravens were attempting to swing a trade for Owens five years ago.
According to Owens, Newsome told T.O.'s agent at the time, David Joseph, that Newsome "was a black man from Alabama just like T.O." and that "sometimes a black man's gotta be slapped."
Wrote Owens at the time, in an autobiography, "Initially, I was kind of stunned by it. My agent was kind of reluctant to tell me about it at the time. What a lot of people don't know, and I guess I'll let it out now, is that was pretty much one of the main reasons I didn't want to go there."
Newsome bristled in reaction to the claim.
"Please, why should I respond to that?" Newsome said. "I did tell T.O. that he should check with the veterans we brought in over the years. I told him to call Rod Woodson, Shannon Sharpe, Michael McCrary, and Sam Adams, and they will let him know how we treat veterans here."
So, yeah, it would likely be difficult for Newsome to forget about that one, and pay Owens millions of dollars to potentially destroy the team from the inside out.
With all these T.O. stories, I feel like I should change the ring tone on my Sprint phone to the SportsCenter theme.
George C says: Mar 5, 2009 12:12 PM
If you want to punish T.O., bring him here to Buffalo. We have plenty of pain to share..
A decomposing owner.
An Ivy league head coach whose brain turns into "Dubya" on Sunday afternoons.
Absolutely no talent on defense, but we have a greak kid at quarterback who T.O. can ruin to finish off the entire picture.
I can't wait for the tears.. "He's my quarterback" booo-hoooo…..
God save the Bills…
HowDoYouHavetheTime says: Mar 5, 2009 12:13 PM
Flouride, stop guessing, its obvious the only two places he can land are either Oakland or Detriot.
empty13 says: Mar 5, 2009 12:17 PM
i think i know what ozzie meant. her probly rolled his eyes when he said "slap a black man". he knows how mercurial she-ho is.
she-ho probly needs to change a pad right about now.
i said he wasnt going to balto. they dont need that crapola. they dont want one guy to turn them into the 2008 cowboys overnight.
ppdoc says: Mar 5, 2009 12:21 PM
We in Bmore fart in T.O.'s general direction. We were willing to give him a chance after SF, but after watching him destroy the Iggles and now the Cowboys….. The only thing TO could do to help the NFL would be to retire. Go far away and never come back.
DC Guy says: Mar 5, 2009 12:29 PM
Just think of how T.O is handling this in his mind. No one really wants him. He a plague. Drew is in his ear, yammering away, telling him how great he is and how the Cowboys F-ed him. Anger, pride, embarrassment, lost confidence, anxiety and revenge is building up in T.O. He is going to explode on the next moronic team that signs him. I am so looking forward to the 2009 season. I love me some popcorn.
ravenmaniac12 says: Mar 5, 2009 12:45 PM
as a Ravens season ticket holder, i'm split on this one.
a) the last thing we need to bring into a young offense is a mentally challenged popcorn man.
b) if there's one player in the NFL who can control a locker-room better than anyone, he wears #52 and just re-signed.
Wayyist says: Mar 5, 2009 1:32 PM
I'm not saying I want TO here in Baltimore. I really don't. But wouldn't it be great to see Ray break him like a stubborn colt?


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For a while I have been working on ARP spoofing. At work we often have guests on our network and i realized that the existing setup can easily be spoofed. Of course the guests are not on the same network as the rest of the company, but I would like that one guest can't spoof another. I made a test network where i could ARP spoof and get all communication successfully.
For what i have seen/tried/tested, a network switch with ARP proxy can't be spoofed the same way. It's possible to get the incoming traffic, but the outgoing is impossible to get. For me it's more important that the outgoing can't be captured, since it's often here you find sessions, passwords etc. So it seems ARP proxy is what i want.
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I spent two days last week at an IBM Global Business Services (GBS) analyst event titled "Transforming the Front Office." The event was designed for IBM to share its view of the future of the technology marketplace with industry analysts — and of course speak about how IBM fits into that role.
What's clear is that IBM believes in the power of big data. Ok, so this may be obvious to the IBM watchers in the marketplace, but it's interesting to see IBM bring to the table better marketing messages, case studies, and examples — all focused on how the GBS organization can apply that data to help clients stay competitive.
Throughout the two days with GBS, it was clear that this is more than just good marketing from IBM, it's the core of its strategy. And that's a fairly healthy place to be right now: Many firms tell Forrester that analytics is at the top of their list of emerging technology efforts. 58% of firms Forrester surveyed recently indicated that they've either implemented or are planning to implement, expand, or upgrade their BI tools over the next 12 months.
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Get ready for the one of the most brilliant creations of nature you will ever experience. Yes there is a great deal of geological science behind this natural treasure, but let's not deflate the stunning beauty this magical place beholds talking science stuff. Not yet anyway. There are two canyons that combine to create Antelope Canyon. An Upper and a Lower Antelope Canyon. Each is equally as beautiful as the other, yet each has its own unique characteristics. More about that later
Regardless of which canyon you visit, Antelope Canyon is not only the most popular slot canyon in America, but one of the most photographed spots in the country. It is a photographer's dream. That alone will send a signal of its unimaginable beauty and intrigue. It is located on the Navajo Indian Reservation and its People consider the canyon as a sacred and spiritual place. A serene place of quiet reverence. When you enter Antelope, feel the aura of past civilizations.
Essentially Antelope Canyon is like a vibrant underground cathedral of irregular geometrical shapes and color. Every step you take through its winding corridors exposes depths of exquisite contrast and degrees of brilliance. Cracks at the surface cast intermittent beams of sunlight that seem to be preplanned spotlights by nature. As the suns rays gradually change during the course of each day, depth of colors change from very brilliant to pastels of artful significance.
If you wandered across this desolate flat land, you would never know the canyon existed until you came upon its entrance. As a slot canyon, its startling beauty is entirely underground. It was carved by flowing waters. Rainstorms would create flood-waters that found narrow openings that would permit torrents of water to enter those openings. Over millions of years rushing waters gradually eroded through soft layers of sandstone carving infinite shapes of form comprised of an almost endless array of color, both brilliant and pastel.
Combined with the forces of water, wind and climate extremes contributed to the cathedral of formations which are essentially a collection of petrified sand dunes. During heavy rain storms in the area, the erosion process continues in modern day. Each new flash flood, very slowly creates new shapes while polishing existing ones. Today, when rainstorms in the area threaten flooding, the canyons are closed to entry.
UPPER ANTELOPE CANYON.It is the most visited by tourists and can become crowded during peak season. It is wider, flatter and a easier walk. Unlike the Lower Canyon, there are no stairs to climb making it more convenient for those with limited walking ability. It has a much wider entry making it easier for photographers to carry bulky tripods. There are more crack opening at the top permitting more light penetration reveling a more vibrant fantasy of color.
LOWER ANTELOPE CANYON. Equally as beautiful, but more narrow and fewer ceiling openings. There are many stairs that must be climbed to reach lower and higher levels making it a more difficult trek for those with limited walking ability. It is less crowded for those reasons. If you have claustrophobia, the Lower Canyon is not the choice.
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I am nowhere near New Jersey. What is the purpose of reviewing the gun laws? Is this a publicity stunt for re-election or is Corzine's Task Force actually reviewing the laws for any reason other than to rub them in your face?
This is a discussion on Open Public Meeting, Gun Laws, Trenton, NJ within the The Second Amendment & Gun Legislation Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; To all within driving distance of Trenton, NJ: We have a one time opportunity to speak to Governor Corzines Handgun Task Force. The Handgun Task ...
To all within driving distance of Trenton, NJ:
We have a one time opportunity to speak to Governor Corzines Handgun Task Force.
The Handgun Task Force is going to review all NJ gun laws over the next 18 months (starting from July 27), starting with a review of the one-handgun-a-month law.
There is an open public meeting on September 24, at 11:00am at the State House Annex, Committee Room 4, in Trenton, NJ.
Anyone can attend, but if you want to testify, you have to call Sobande Afolabi, in the Govs Counsels office, 609-777-2462.
I called the State House Annex and confirmed that Committee Room 4 holds only about 150 people. Therefore, it is critical that we get there early and with as many people as possible.
I am sure that, whether you live in New Jersey, or you have to drive through New Jersey occasionally, that you are equally as fed up with the ridiculous gun control laws in this state. This is one of those very rare occasions where we can actually be heard.
If anyone chooses to attend, please post as such. I am going to be posting this on multiple forums and I would like to keep a running total of those attending.
Thanks for your help and good luck to everyone!
I am nowhere near New Jersey. What is the purpose of reviewing the gun laws? Is this a publicity stunt for re-election or is Corzine's Task Force actually reviewing the laws for any reason other than to rub them in your face?
If it's Corzines task force, what would be the point? Kind of like being in Berlin in 1942 and attending a conference hosted by the SS to review Hitlers plan for the Final Solution.
"First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand."
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Don't forget, carrying in national parks was impossible also... that goes into effect in Feb, 2010.
Good luck!
FWIIW -- sometimes a majority of the attendees with highly visible Pro-RKBA stickers (VCDL uses :Guns Save Lives) and /or empty holsters helps make the point.
A couple sessions ago, when the brady bunch bussed less than 100 people from Virginia Tech to the State House (to support requiring background checks on private sales/transfers by individuals), about 600 RKBA folk showed up with "Guns Save Lives" stickers/buttons. Those highly visible silent reminders did not go un-noticed by the politicos or the press -- albeit most did not actually speak during the comment period.
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I'm just one root in a grassroots organization. No one should assume that I speak for the VCDL.
I am neither an attorney-at-law nor I do play one on television or on the internet. No one should assumes my opinion is legal advice.
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Thanks, those are good suggestions. We can use all the help that we can get.
Smity, 2 things you need to ask are:
1) Will the One-Gun-a-Month law apply to retailers as well as individuals? Evan Nappen has stated that is the case, and the way NJ law is written, everything is illegal unless otherwise stated. If the law applies to retailers, they'll be out of buisness very fast.
2) Will the state actually enforce the 30-day approval for purchase permits? Most of the NJ localities drag their feet and it's taken 6 months-1 year to get 1 handgun for some. So now with this law, it's not 12 handguns/year max, it's more like 1 or maybe 2 per year.
"The right of the whole people, old and young, men, women and boys, and not militia only, to keep and bear arms of every description, not such merely as are used by the militia, shall not be infringed, curtailed, or broken in upon, in the smallest degree..."
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Be careful you are not arrested and send to a work camp. It happened before you know.
This is the list of those "invited" to testify in front of the TF.
Scott L. Bach, Esq., National Rifle Association
Frank Caso -- Owner of Caso's Gun-A-Rama Inc in Jersey City, NJ
Kathy Chatterton -- National Champion, 2009 Standard Pistol
Thomas Comey, Police Chief, Jersey City Police Department -- Stated that pump action shotguns are assault weapons
Craig Dear -- unknown
Stan Gurski, New Jersey Arms Collectors
Jerramiah T. Healy, Mayor, Jersey City -- supports OGAM and other gun control
Andrew Jennison, National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action
Carol Katona, Citizens Rifle & Revolver Club
David Lang -- ANJRPC -- Director, International Pistol
Dale Leddon -- unknown
Carl Leisinger -- expert witness in firearms and ballistics -- high power shooter
Jake McGuigan, National Shooting Sports Foundation
Evan F. Nappen, Esq. -- pro gun attorney
Gary Needleman, Esq. -- pro gun attorney
Butch Sacco, New Jersey Retail Dealers Association
George Shivery, Jr., Mullica Rife and Pistol Club, Mayor, Gibbstown
Brian Sisz -- Owner of the Sportmen's Center, Bordentown, NJ
Mitchell Sklar, New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police (position on the issue unknown)
Ed Tarpy, New Jersey Retail Dealers Association
Don A. Toenshoff -- President, Central Jersey Rifle & Pistol Club
Robert L. Viden, Association of New Jersey Firearms Retailers
It is very important that anyone who can attend does so to support the folks that are testifying on our behalf.
If anyone knows anything about those that I listed as unknown, please let us know who they are and their position of the issue. Thanks!
I wish I could attend, but will not be able to. Please let me know how it goes.
For those unable to attend but still wishing to provide comments on the topic, please send a short, polite email to:
Sallye (yes, that is the correct spelling) is in the State House counsel's office and will make sure your comments get to the Committee.
Email sent. I'm not sure if it was appropriate or not, but it has been sent.
I am unable to attend the meeting, but would like to know if the state of NJ has any intention of modifying its current conceal carry permit status / procedures.
NJ is marked as a may issue state, but I have never heard of anyone actually getting a carry permit, especially for self defense or 2nd Amendment purposes. The states bordering NJ, currently do issue permits to residents and PA issues to non-residents. Being a resident of a state that theoretically issues permits I can not get a permit from PA without first receiving a NJ permit. The current NJ laws / regulations are not only impacting residents while in NJ, they are also impacting residents when traveling outside of the state.
Additionally I would like to understand why the state is focusing so much on "gun control", versus what the issues really are which are crime, the apprehension, prosecution and detention of criminals. Laws as imposed by the state impact law abiding citizens and not criminals. Instead of imposing stronger restrictions on us law abiding citizens why not enforce the laws and go after those breaking the law. Stop treating law abiding, peaceful citizens as criminals.
Thank you for your time,
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rmilchman, I think your comments are perfectly appropriate. I hope you don't mind, but I posted your comments as an example on a few other sites.


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I got and Intel Pro Wireless 2100 miniPCI b card. As fas as i've read this card supports packet injection. I tried unloading and reloading driver with airdriverng but no success.
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The Summer School is located at the Universitŕ della Svizzera Italiana (USI), Lugano Campus (in walking distance to the city center of Lugano)
The Summer School runs for two consecutive weeks, preceded by optional two-day preparatory workshops taught on Friday and Saturday, before the first week of regular workshops. During each of the two weeks of the Summer School, there will be several full-time parallel workshops on both quantitative and qualitative methods. [Click here for the workshop programme].
Each regular workshop runs from Monday through Friday (from 8 h 30 through 18 h), an average effective teaching time of 7½ to 8 hours per day, i.e. a total of up to 35-40 hours for each workshop.
All workshops will be oriented towards practical applications and spend roughly half of their time on applied work and exercises (many workshops will make heavy use of computer software); there will be ample time to discuss and try to solve problems related to your personal research with the instructors and fellow participants. Participants are strongly encouraged to work on their own data and research problems to get the most out of the Summer School experience.
Faculty members are renowned specialists and experienced teachers in their respective fields. Depending upon the number of participants in their workshop, they will bring a teaching assistant, in order to optimize opportunities for help and advice during the workshops.
Register by filling-in the on-line registration form (this is the only form of registration). Registration is conditional until you have paid the invoice (within three weeks of reception). If you applied for the reduced (student) fee a recommendation letter/copy of an official document stating your student status is required to make your registration final. Registration is on a frist-come first-serve basis.
Although most participants are (PhD) students or researchers, there are no formal requirements, anyone can attend. Of course motivation to learn more about social science methods is essential.
The language in all workshops and lectures will be English, therefore active and passive command of English is expected.
The Swiss Summer School is funded through participant's fees.[Details]
The Summer School is financed through participant's fees and cannot offer any scholarship, grant or financial aid. If needed, participants should seek financial assistance at their home institution. [Some advice here.]
At the end of the successful completion of a workshop, a Certificate of participation will be delivered, attesting the active presence of the participant during the 5 days of each workshop. Partial presence will be noted on the Certificate. Furthermore no certificate will be delivered for a workshop a participant has attended less than three days. For the two-day Preliminary Workshop a Certificate of Participation is only delivered on request. Each day your instructor will circulate a register; make sure to sign it, every morning and evening, attesting your presence.
If you consider using the Summer School workshops to obtain credits (ECTS), you will have to investigate at your home institution to find out whether they recognize the Summer School, how many credits can be earned for a workshop/course with roughly 35 hours of teaching, no graded work and no exams. We only deliver a Certificate of Participation, i.e. we certify your presence. (See also the FAQ section on this.) Make sure to investigate this matter before registering, if this is important to you.


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Equalization is becoming an increasingly important application for today's digital designers. Higher data rates coupled with longer backplanes and interconnect distances have resulted in greater signal attenuation at the receiver. The outcome is the closing of eyes at the receiver, making it difficult to distinguish between a high and a low for even the most sophisticated decoding algorithms. The Infiniium serial data equalization (SDE) software utilizes Infiniium's low noise floor and clock recovery algorithms, combined with new equalization software, to accurately depict DFE, CTLE, and FFE. Now users can model equalization and de-embedding using only their 90000A or 90000X Series oscilloscope and the Infiniium SDE software.
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Couple days ago it was on tv some guys who improve reg doors to fire rated doors. Is there anybody who knows to explain how to do it. thx in Advance.
Dave H.
You remove the old door and jambs and install a door that is fire rated. The rating comes in steps, from 20 min to 2 hrs. The first will be solid core wood doors and frames, the latter will be steel door and frames.
There used to be a practice of nailing a piece of sheet metal to the garage side of the door and that made it a fire door. I don't think that flies anymore.
Just Bill is right---A UL fire rating tag must be on the door or it will not pass inspection.
The frame is part of the fire rating---retrofitting an existing door will not pass.
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Bollygraph brings to you the latest news from the world of Bollywood. It's Juicy, It's Hot and most importantly, it's fresh.
- Aamir Khan's much publicized shows Satyamev Jayate's 2nd Episode got aired on the television today. The theme for today's episode was based on child sexual abuse. It managed to stir quite a lot of emotions, just like the previous episode.
- Jackky Bhagnani, the son of producer Vasu Bhagnani, has managed to impress ace director Sanjay Gadhvi. Jacky was last seen in the hit film Faltoo which was produced by his father. The actor-director duo, are working on a movie titled Ajab Gazzab Love and Sanjay stated that he was highly impressed with Jackky's dedication.
- Legendary singer Asha Bhosle launched a bolt of criticism at the Singing Reality shows. She stated that if these singers are given fresh compositions, they would not be able to sing like the established singers. The newer crop of singers jumping onto the reality show bandwagon, have no knowledge of classical music, she quipped.
- Arjun Kapoor, whose film Ishaqzaade released recently, has stated that he is getting used to the stardom. He also said that his producer father Boney Kapoor never put any kind of compulsion on him, to choose a particular career field.
- Nargis Fakhri, who has been linked up with Ranbir Kapoor first and now Shahid Kapoor, has said that she is tired of giving explanations to the media. She also clarified that all is well between her and Rockstar co-actor Ranbir Kapoor.
- After the critically and commercially Shaitan, Director Bejoy Nambiar has now set his sights on his next movie David. After getting done with David Bejoy has also planned another project. The director has already roped in Shahid Kapoor to play the lead role for this untitled movie.
- Shirish Kunder directed Joker has premiered in the United States. The film has also managed to bag a place for itself in the New York Times' August movie release schedule.
- Ranveer Kapoor-Sonakshi Sinha starrer Lootera has been pushed back to 29th March of next year. The filming of the movie is yet to get complete, as actor Ranveer Singh suffered a chronic back injury and has been advised bed rest. This has caused the delay in releasing the film on time.
- Shahid Kapoor was apprehensive of playing his character in Teri Meri Kahaani. His role required rendering shaayari's the way Aamir Khan did in Fanaa. However, director Kunal Kohli convinced Shahid to portray the role effectively.
- Karan Johar has denied making lambasting remarks on Katrina Kaif. The director-anchor stated that this has been a made-up story by the media and he ranks Katrina as one of the best actresses in the industry.
- Shahrukh Khan praised himself and his style of living stating that he enjoys everything that he does. The actor stated that the overcrowded commitments do not get hectic by any means for him and he enjoys every bit of it.
- Mega Star Amitabh Bachchan has paid off the debt of 90 farmers from the Wadhwa district. The debt stricken farmers were rescued by the legendary actor as a part of his charitable work. Mr.Bachchan donated 30 Lakh rupees for the farmers' cause.
- Director of Ishaqzaade, habib Faisal has praised both lead actors for their professionalism. The director stated that he thoroughly enjoyed working with both Parineeti Chopra as well as Arjun Kapoor for the movie.
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NEW DELHI – Indian software tycoon Azim Premji said Saturday he has given $2.3 billion to an education charity he controls, reportedly the biggest charitable donation in the country's recent history.
It is his second recent big donation after giving almost $2 billion to the charity in 2010, and came shortly after he joined the Giving Pledge club set up by Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
In Saturday's donation, the chairman of software firm Wipro transferred shares worth $2.3 billion from the company to a trust that controls the education charity Azim Premji Foundation, a company statement said.
The billionaire, who inherited a cooking oil company and transformed it into India's third-biggest outsourcing services firm, said the trust will use the funds to scale up the foundation's activities "significantly."
The media-shy tycoon is India's third wealthiest individual with a net worth estimated at some $16 billion, according to a 2012 Forbes rich list.


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Pet Photo Tips for Great Photo Cards
Taking a picture of your pet can be tricky, but sending out pet photo cards is too much fun to let yourself get discouraged. Here are a few tricks and ideas on how to get the best shot of your furry friend.
- Be prepared and patient. Bring treats and toys with you to help command and keep your pet's attention. It might be frustrating to keep your patience, but patience is the key to getting a great shot. The good thing about digital cameras is that you can take several shots, and the more you take, the more you'll be able to choose from later.
- Get down to their level. You might have to sit or lie down to take the photo at their eye level, but the beautiful results you'll get will be worth it.
- Let them be the center of attention. Photos look better when they are filled with only your subject. Get close to your pet, or use the zoom function on your camera to let them fill the frame. To avoid distracting background noise, photograph them outside or in a clutter-free part of your house.
- Minimize red eye. Red eye is often an issue with photographing pets because their eyes are so large and dark. To prevent red eye, use natural light or turn off the flash function on your camera.
- Persevere. The more you snap away, the more likely you'll be to capture that perfect shot—the one you'll want on all your photo cards for everyone to see your furry friend's cuteness!


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3 Wks Post Op from Abdominoplasty Red, Burning, Irritation from Steristips? Do I Leave Them Off? Or Put Them Back On? (photo)
Should I get a lotion/cream or medication for the irritation? Shpuld I put the steristips back on? Or leave off. The surgical bra and annd compression garment irritated my skin... READ MORE
Should I Still Have Excess Loose Skin Sfter Tummy Tuck 6 1/2 Weeks Post Op? (photo)
Im 6 1/2 weeks post op. I am concerned that bronchitis damaged my tummy tuck. I also might have "dog ears " on my right side? Is the excess skin normal? READ MORE
I Still Have Excess Skin After my Tummy Tuck is this Normal? (photos)
Befor/ 7wksafter pics this timeI never been a smoker. hada full tummy tuck complete w ambillicus replacement.No muscle repair just 2.5 lbs of skin removed. No lipo. One "dog... READ MORE
Do I need scar revision? I have deep, dimpled, wide &purple scar w/possible dog ears 10 mths after scar revision from TT (Photo)
I had a TT Dec.2012, revision. July2013. I think I still have dog ears, dimpled deep & wide dark purple scar. Would another revision help or another recommendation? I am... READ MORE
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"I didn't trust her. Why did you?"
Twenty-five years ago, in 1989, we had the first "summer of the sequels," which gave rise to the summer movie marketplace as we know it today -- the tentpole system, whereby every few weeks (unlike nowadays, when it's every few days) a major summer movie is released to a pre-baked fan base.
My favourite movie that year was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (no, not Batman, though Batman came a close second and went on, overall, to have a much larger impact on the way movies are made, marketed, and distributed). I was 12 on the verge of turning 13, arguably the sweetest of the sweet spots for seeing an Indiana Jones movie. Guns and bullwhips were maximally important, and sex was a theoretical concept explicated by scientific diagrams having to do with reproduction.
The boys on my baseball team saw the movie before I did. Anxious about the mind-splitting terror of Toht's melting face and Mola Ram's heart-stopping cardiac parlour trick, I inquired about Last Crusade's theatre of body horror. I was reassured that there was nothing "freaky" in the movie; that the main bad guy aged hyper-fast after he drank from the wrong grail, but that the effects looked like something out of the cartoonish Beetlejuice.
Years later I began to realize that this was part of Last Crusade's strategy. Spielberg, after regretting Temple of Doom, said he wanted to make a movie he could "stand naked on top of" as the third (and final -- at the time) Indiana Jones movie. This, by his calculation, meant remaking Raiders of the Lost Ark, only even more family-friendly. The result is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
That decision is what costs Last Crusade some rungs on the Jones-o-meter when re-viewing the film as an adult. It's a grand motion picture, enjoyable for everyone from ages 8 to 80, but it sacrifices organic storytelling in its efforts to halfheartedly hit every beloved beat of Raiders all over again in a different milieu. (Snakes? Rats. Truck chase? Tank chase. Airplane propeller? Boat propeller.)
In this regard, it was a greater architect for the blockbuster paradigm than we probably realize. "The same, but different, and better," as Richard Corliss wrote of Last Crusade in his review for Time Magazine in 1989. We can quibble about the "better" part, but that line has become the unspoken mantra for blockbuster franchising forever after.
Possibly the biggest area in which Last Crusade falls down is its villains, who -- until the ignominious arrival of hapless Colonel Spalko, in the godawful Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull -- were the least menacing in the Indiana Jones saga. Michael Byrne is almost laughably irrelevant as Col. Vogel, the Nazi-du-jour; whereas Julian Glover's Donovan, in an attempt to create a gentlemanly, Hitchcockian villain for the movie, demonstrates no credible threat to the heroes until he shoots Papa Jones -- literally ten minutes before the end of the film.
They are a far cry from Paul Freeman's Belloq, and Ronald Lacey's sublime Toht, and certainly Captain Freaky-Deaky himself, Amrish Puri's maniacal Mola Ram. Though cartoonish and bumbling in their own ways, the villains of Raiders and Temple of Doom convinced us that they had a better than average chance of defeating Indy -- which, in a movie like this, is better than half the point.
And then there was Elsa.
I was 12, so I can forgive myself for assessing Dr. Elsa Schneider within the box into which she most immediately fit. Played by Alison Doody, she was Last Crusade's female lead, following in the footsteps of Karen Allen and Kate Capshaw. She varied from her predecessors in that she was evil.
Sequels are about iterative change, after all; allowing that Temple of Doom required a female lead to replace Marion, what made its heroine different from Marion? Simple: Willie was blonde. (And she screamed a lot.) What, then, made Elsa different from Willie (and Marion)? Simple: Elsa was evil.
In the forceful iconographic landscape of an Indiana Jones movie, this is nearly enough. The law of diminishing returns applies with each iteration, but the system works well enough to sustain the movie in the short term. No, Elsa wasn't as interesting as Willie, who wasn't as interesting as Marion, but hey, at least she was different -- while still fulfilling the movie's basic requirement to have a beautiful woman with whom Indy could flirt, and eventually bed. Female Lead 101.
Except, Elsa isn't Last Crusade's female lead. Indy's father is.
At least in terms of how female leads worked in the first two Indiana Jones movies, he really is. Marion and Willie were useful (from an action movie structure standpoint) in their respective movies because they continuously did ridiculous things that got themselves into trouble, requiring Indy to shoot and whip various people to get them out. They set up the set pieces. Marion gets locked in a flying wing about to explode. Willie nearly gets herself sacrificed to Kali. Marion burns her whole bar down trying to get the better of the Nazis. And so forth.
Elsa never does any of this, but Papa Jones does. Repeatedly. He tries to rescue Marcus and gets stuck in the tank; he capriciously insists upon going to Berlin to get his diary, requiring the Joneses to fight and shoot and fly their way out; he gets imprisoned at Castle Brunwald, kicking off the whole story.
Elsa, meanwhile, reveals her duplicitous nature in a scene meant to draw on the degree to which we are familiar with Indy's leading ladies getting themselves into trouble: she feigns being captured by Vogel, only to con Indy into turning over the Grail diary. She (and the filmmakers) use the reliability of the lady trope in these movies to create Indy III's first major narrative turn, and Doody's sinister smile upon her success demonstrates just how proud of themselves everyone involved must be.
But to categorize Elsa as "female lead, only bad" is to stop paying attention at this scene. In Berlin, she has the opportunity to betray Indy again, but doesn't, because doing so does not support her interests, either professionally or emotionally. In the Grail chamber, she identifies the Holy Grail immediately, but gives Donovan a false one, because Donovan -- witless, ineffectual "villain" Donovan -- was never any more than the machinery that got Elsa to this point. She wanted the Grail, and in every single moment of choice throughout the film, she made the correct decision to get herself there.
As such, Elsa reveals herself to be the kind of female character that summer blockbusters don't have a lot of anymore: a woman with agency, independent of the male hero. Elsa is -- for reasons all her own, no one else's -- repeatedly, and crucially, steering Last Crusade's plot.
Elsa is the true villain of Indy III, or more accurately, the film's antagonist. She's the Belloq for this story, in that she's Indy's dark double, as competent as he is, with her only critical flaw (from our standpoint) being that she's in it for herself and not, I dunno, the Science of Archaeology or whatever Indy's supposedly in it for.
Papa Jones (played by that wonderful icon of chauvinist superiority, Sean Connery) cruelly dismisses Elsa after her cruel death, saying "Elsa never really believed in the Grail; she thought she'd found a prize." Untrue. Elsa absolutely believed in the Grail; she just also believed in her own right, having found and identified it, to take it for her own. It's Indy, in fact, who never believed in the Grail. He even says so, to Kazim, earlier in the movie: "I didn't come for the cup of Christ, I came to find my father," as weighty a line as this franchise ever wrote.
Poor Elsa. For the sin of betraying the hero (and perhaps the subtextually greater sin of bedding both Joneses, and quite unapologetically at that) she dies at the end of Last Crusade, but watching the film now, her death saddens me. Indy lost more than he thought he did when Elsa's glove slipped from his hand. In Crystal Skull, he quips to Marion that none of his relationships after her worked out, because "they weren't you, honey." Meaning facile troublemakers with passion but no brains? Sure. But the only time Indy ever met a woman who was his legitimate equal, he saw her die for daring to think herself as worthy of the Grail as he was.
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