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Quit Victoria's Executive Director Todd Harper says there was a surge calls to the Quitline over the weekend, coinciding with the end of the holiday period for many Victorians.
Traditionally, calls to the Quitline remain high throughout the month of January, dispelling the myth that the majority of smokers who quit for the New Year do so on New Year's Eve or January 1.
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'Trying to quit when you're in 'holiday mode' can be very difficult, and it's important to set realistic goals. Smokers who plan their quit date to coincide with when they return to work will probably find it easier than giving away the smokes during the festive season when socialising can make quitting very difficult.'
Mr Harper said research shows it's likely that around 4 out of 10 smokers who quit on New Year's Eve will have already had a 'slip up'.
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The Belgian struck from the spot late on to prevent a first Premier League defeat for Jose Mourinho, with Shane Long and Stephane Sessegnon having put the Baggies ahead.
Stephane Sessegnon thought he had won the game for the visitors with his 68th-minute strike, but the three points were snatched away from them by the late equalizer.
Sessegnon's strike followed Shane Long's leveller from a Samuel Eto'o opener, as former Chelsea player and assistant manager Steve Clarke looked set to end Mourinho's unbeaten run at home in the Premier League, which has now been extended to 66 games.
Mourinho – taking charge of his 100th home game in all competitions as Chelsea manager - recalled Hazard after he was dropped from the midweek Champions League win over Schalke. Frank Lampard was the only other change from Wednesday's victory, the England international replacing John Obi Mikel.
The visitors welcomed Reid back for the injured Billy Jones and Claudio Yacob for James Morrison but there was no starting spot for Saido Berahino, despite his goal in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend.
Chelsea began the stronger of the two sides and created good openings for Eto'o, though the striker was unable to convert any of the opening four chances he had.
Oscar went closest to breaking the deadlock after half an hour from a long-range free-kick but Boaz Myhill reached up to his left to tip the ball over the crossbar.
Yet, in the last minute of the first half, Eto'o finally found the net. Hazard saw a low shot parried by Myhill and the loose ball fell to Ridgewell - but he dallied in possession and the striker wrapped his leg around the defender to fire into an empty net.
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I'll admit: I'm a
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augmented exosuits
, also known as exoskeletons. For those unfamiliar with exactly what that is, just think of Tony Stark's Iron Man suit and you'll get the picture.
I. NASA Joins "Iron Man" Race
Exoskeletons are rapidly advancing into the realm of reality, offering
both military
and medical applications
. But the best work likely lies ahead in this exciting emerging field.
The latest player on the exoskeleton scene is the
U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA). Repurposing the kinematic advances of the
Robonaut 2 project
-- a humanoid like robot NASA was planning on sending on unmanned space missions -- NASA has
developed an exoskeleton
dubbed "X1" that doubles both as a load-bearing exosuit and a novel workout machine.
Co-designed by the
Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition
(IHMC) of Pensacola, FL (a multi-university non-profit research center) and
Oceaneering Space Systems
of Houston (a subsidiary of Oceaneering International, Inc. (
), a maritime contractor), the 57-pound suit is strapped onto the legs, with supporting traps worn over the shoulders, backpack-style.
A female "space cadet" straps on NASA's exoskeleton. [Image Source: NASA]
The X1 is specially designed to deliver a rich array of movements for the wearer. It features 10 degrees of freedom and four motorized joints (the hips and knees), plus six passive joints (used for sidestepping, turning and pointing, and flexing a foot).
II. Multipurpose Suit Both Load Bears and Provides Resistance Training
In workout mode, the device reverses the standard exoskeleton equation, with the motors instead resisting movement to provide resistance training. This could be valuable to helping astronauts exercise and maintain muscle mass while in space, a place where large traditional exercise machines are problematic.
In standard assist mode, the X1 could be used on a Moon or Mars mission to assist the human space traveller in hoisting heavy boxes. Though NASA did not explicitly mention it, the system's electric storage could likely be recharged by solar power at the landing site.
NASA has a pretty neat video of the suit in action here (complete with fun electronic groove soundtrack):
NASA Space Technology Program chief Michael Gazarik comments, "What's extraordinary about space technology and our work with projects like Robonaut are the unexpected possibilities space tech spinoffs may have right here on Earth. It's exciting to see a NASA-developed technology that might one day help people with serious ambulatory needs begin to walk again, or even walk for the first time. That's the sort of return on investment NASA is proud to give back to America and the world."
III. Helping Paraplegics Walk
Back on Earth; NASA also has ambitious plans for the device -- namely, using it to assist paraplegics (those who suffer from paralysis below the waist). NASA and the IHMC have developed advanced assisted walking algorithms capable of navigating over "varied terrain". This could allow handicapped individuals to walk freely for the first time, even climbing up stairs like able-bodied folks.
IHMC director Ken Ford comments, "We greatly value our collaboration with NASA. The X1's high-performance capabilities will enable IHMC to continue performing cutting-edge research in mobility assistance while expanding into the field of rehabilitation."
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Hopefully, this novel program continues to receive the funding it deserves, stepping (with a bit of help) one step closer to helping the paralyzed walk and helping astronauts achieve superhuman load-bearing operations.
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MODOO the new BAGS.... 2010
I'm just now seeing the posts you guys had about my bags form 2009... thanks for the comments and view points. i need that bit of info on how you think the bags where done. Good, Bad, alright, GREAT!... what ever, the point is there's always room for improvement.
I'm working on the new line now. I've decided to do a "student Level" & a "Pro Level". I'm really trying to change the game in terms of the weight, style, durability, on the bags keeping in mind the craftsmanship in what Tony Lagrutta was going after in a higher quality (Instrument) djembe bag/case. Not commenting on what happened with Tony, but more importantly keep in mind that this is a CLASSICAL INSTRUMENT and it should be treated as such from the HISTORICAL value with its place in history and that its an instrument that's made up of natural raw materials.
Who wants a bag that weigh's half of the weight of there drum? I'm really trying not to put to much hard ware on the case but at the same time i'm not looking to have any part of the bag to tare or rip. So will only be D-RINGs on the bottom of the PRO Level bag, where the straps meet the bottom. The adjustable sliders maybe plastic... i'm still deciding.
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Re: MODOO the new BAGS.... 2010
I'm not concerned about plastic hardware. High-quality plastic is just as good as metal and weighs less.
One suggestion: instead of having the pockets rectangular in shape, make them a semicircle on the zipper end. That way, you avoid the zipper going round the sharp corner of the pocket, which is where it tends to get damaged.
Re: MODOO the new BAGS.... 2010
what up kojo?
good to see you here. my case is holding up well so far. made a trip down to mexico with it and went all over with no problems.
one suggestion, the feet are screwed into some sort of fiberglass or wood plate in the bottom of the bag. i found that this wasn't that stable and that the feet kept coming unscrewed. after i screwed them back down with loctite the i noticed that the screws were taller than the rubber feet themselves. these screws can wreak havoc on hardwood floors. you may want to spec some loctite and shorter screws for the next run.
should i shave my moustache?
Re: MODOO the new BAGS.... 2010
a few more comments...
i think the max size that fits in the current Modoo is about 14" x 25". any plans to make it bigger?
also, the backstraps were janky. i know quinn tore his up real quick and i replaced mine just 'cause.
should i shave my moustache?
Re: MODOO the new BAGS.... 2010
Good news,
The back straps are a HECK of A'LOT STRONGER for that exact reason, my personal broke as well so what I'm doing is reinforcing the shoulder straps with the webbing that circles around the body of the bag itself. NO more clips and D-rings at the top of the shoulders, just at the bottom along the waistline. Also there will be a waist clip that will help the bag w/drum inside fit snug when it's on your back.
The size will fit up 2 15.5"diameter x 26"height - Djembe. I dont want to get any bigger in my basic product line, anything larger would have to be specifically/specially ordered.
Re: MODOO the new BAGS.... 2010
I would like to post a Photo of the bag(s) so you guys can see the work.. I think you will like what you see and feel once you have one in your possession.
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- Giving swordsages the Sneak Attack of a Rogue on a round in which they don't activate any maneuvers.
Thoughts? --Ghostwheel 01:48, November 25, 2009 (UTC)
- In fact, what about giving all medium-BAB classes that don't already have sneak attack the sneak attack of a rogue on rounds in which they don't activate any class abilities? --Ghostwheel 20:20, November 25, 2009 (UTC)
- Oh, wow. Sneak attacking clerics of pelor.--ThirdEmperor 21:50, November 25, 2009 (UTC)
- That would badly hurt the rogue, and make sneak attack boring. The swordsage, okay. Every mid bab class? No it would unbalance the game throughly, some mid bab class are fcking kickass already. As I said earlier, it would really kick originality in the balls. --Leziad 22:35, November 25, 2009 (UTC)
- Why would it hurt the rogue badly? Isn't the rogue more than its sneak attack? What about its other abilities? If the only reason people take rogue is for the sneak attack... :-/
- The point isn't to make wizard-level classes (cleric, druid, etc) even more powerful--and I don't think adding 5d6 to damage if they achieve flanking at level 10 is going to do so, especially since they don't usually invest in the twf-tree, can already get it (UMD + Hunter's Eye spell), etc. The point is to give medium-BAB classes who don't have much strength in combat (lurk, divine mind, etc) a semi-viable option that could be half-way decent even if all they did was get into a good position and full attacked. How would it unbalance the game? --Ghostwheel 23:30, November 25, 2009 (UTC)
- Okay just give me a minute to optimize and break every medium BAB class ever.--ThirdEmperor 23:35, November 25, 2009 (UTC)
- Show me a worst case scenario? (Remember, applies in a round that you're not activating any class features.) Is it worse than over 800 damage from a single attack? --Ghostwheel 23:46, November 25, 2009 (UTC)
- why do medium bab builds need sneak attack? its just doin too much. scouts and ninjas no longer need their damgae dealers. why skirmish when i can go toe to toe? ninja's don't need to make opponents flat-footed any more. why the need to hand out more free damage? they have their gimmiks to play with--NameViolation 00:30, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- Umm, what other abilities? Skill points? Trapfinding? Trapsesnse? Evasion? Uncanny Dodge? The improved versions of those? The random high level stuff? That's all just as easily acquired as SA with hunter's eye or ignored because you get better things from your class features, and they are also things that excite me less about playing a rogue than SA does. I like my piles of dice when I'm playing a rogue, and giving that to everyone else really feels like it steps on rogue toes. It's also a slap in the face since it's what other people do when they don't have anything else worth doing. My entire combat shtick is their backup plan, and that sucks. I don't even care if it's balanced, it dilutes uniqueness. I'm not saying that giving everyone a scaling damage thing to do as a standard action or whatever is a bad idea, it's one I've toyed with lots and one I cheer for when I see it in homebrew, but it should probably be more unique that just giving everyone SA as a backup. - TarkisFlux 00:56, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- That was one option--can you think of any others that would let characters do rogue-level damage even when their class abilities don't support it? Perhaps something else might be better, and I'm open to suggestions. --Ghostwheel 01:17, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- Depending on how the stacking ends up working, Rogues might be getting 20d6 sneak attack when the other classes are getting 10d6. --Ideasmith 01:33, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- The effects on NPC classes might be a concern. It looks to me like Aristocrats and Experts might be more effective in combat than Warriors, and maybe even Fighters. --Ideasmith 01:33, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- also "not using their class abilities".. so if my druid is wildshaped into a puma or something, pouncing on them is just an attack, so all the attacks get SA. or a Fully buffed melee-cleric getting free SA, just doesn't balance to me. THat entirly takes the point of being a rogue out of the game. sure you got skills, and some stuff after 10Th thats ok, but when the rage mage casts tensfers transformation, rages and can still have SA its rediculous. also it lets clerics out do fighters in the dps department with melee. If a mid-bab class can't hold its own its either crap or you're not playing it right, and a free "gestalt" with rogue is unnecessary. --NameViolation 02:41, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- It wouldn't stack with rogue SA, or any other precision-based damage.
- Ignore NPC classes for a moment--we don't really care about them as far as PCs go.
- If a druid or cleric is playing to the extent of their abilities, it's not a rogue-level question anymore. But what if a cleric's been stripped of all his buffs, and is down to his utility spells? Or if the druid's been forced out of wildshape, and something's stopping him from wildshaping again? Or he's using the shapeshift variant?
- So if not sneak attack, what about instead +1d4 damage per two levels if no class abilities are activated? Or does anyone else have any other ideas? --Ghostwheel 03:14, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
These are very specific situation, and giving SA to every mid bab class WILL break the rogue-level of power anyway. The cleric can and will cast his buff, the druid will and can use wildshape. Applying the rogue's trick to everyone is a extremely risky (battle sorcerer gain full SA, make an even better gish). Make some mid bab class outright better in combat than full-bab class (not all full bab class WANT to be ubercharger). Mid bab used to be a penalty, but giving full SA to all mid bab class is making mid bab effectively better than full-bab. Did I say it utterly killing originality? --Leziad 03:31, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- I don't like the idea of giving out sneak attack to any large set of classes, even if you drop the die size, for the same reasons I gave above. I also don't understand the point of giving a large set of classes SA or other infinite use backup mechanic without taking anything away. In your cleric / druid examples, good for their opposition! They're a tough class built around a limited use, daily recharge ability set. If you've run them out or otherwise blocked off their options they're not supposed to have anything else to turn to. Aside from a general dislike of x/day mechanics, why do you even care if they don't have something less awesome than the rest of their stuff to fall back on?
- That said, It's not the d6s that bother me as much as it is people encroaching on the rogue's shtick and people not otherwise paying for their new bonuses. I could totally see a cleric (or pally for that matter) who could burn a turn undead for level/2 d6 bonus damage on a single hit (because it sits unused most of the rest of the time anyway). And I could see a wizard or sorcerer with an all day standard action ranged touch bolt of energy of their choice (move action to change types or whatever), but I'd probably charge them a spell slot from each level for it. I don't know what I'd do for bards. I don't know what I'd do for druids, but I find the idea of them being out of wild shapes and spells and animal companions ludicrous anyway. I don't know what I'd do for monks besides cry. I don't do psionics so I don't know what they'd get. I'd give the swordsage something useful to do on a turn while refreshing his maneuvers instead of sitting their asking for people to hit him, that way he can get back to his shtick and not need backup abilities. - TarkisFlux 06:37, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- I can see where you're going here, but consider this, a psionic warrior is a fighter with medium BAB and psionics which is a fair trade I suppose, but now he gets SA and is four or so times as good as a fighter. You could probably do it if you said it could only be done while no other abilties feats, spells or psionics are active, but then it would be more complex than grapple. Sorry but it's a bad idea all in all.--ThirdEmperor 07:49, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- The biggest reason I posted this was because I've sometimes heard people say that classes like the swordsage are weak, and they cited the fact that the swordsage doesn't get sneak attack as a reason for this. What do you guys think? --Ghostwheel 09:24, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- Like the Swordsage how?--ThirdEmperor 09:46, November 26, 2009 (UTC)
- Swordsage weak? the one from Book of 9 swords aka the Broken book of overpoweredness? idk, my groups have banned that book so hard. there are like 3 feats allowed form it, and even that took all day arguing for superior unarmed strike. IF people think its weak, they aren't doing it right. plain and simple. if they know how to set up combat in their favor its rediculously powered, if they dont then they should just be a rogue and flank all day. --NameViolation 15:22, November 27, 2009 (UTC)
- Never mind the obvious inadequacies and terrible naming of the previous post (and the fact SUS is a pretty lame feat anyway), Swordsages are bad not because they don't get sneak attack, that's a stupid idea. They're lackluster because they have a terrible recovery mechanic, have pretty lame disciplines except for Tiger Claw and Diamond Mind. Shadow Hand's teetering on the edge of lame/good because it's really dependent on the enemy for its strikes, because it deals quite a bit of ability damage which is bad later on in levels or even against specific opponents. Stone Dragon is a 'meh' discipline, but it's in the middle there. They just don't have enough good maneuvers to justify their terrible recovery mechanic; one for a full-round action? Dude, no. Maybe one for a move action or something like that; but a Warblade gets them all back as a swift action and the Crusader doesn't run out. Ever (Sure, his mechanic's a total gimmick, but he really shouldn't run out...). There's also the medium BAB; the swordsage is a martial character who can't martial all that way. They try to save this with Weapon Focus, but it's just not the same as busting out a Warblade with Time Stands Still. But, for some strikes; iterative attacks don't matter. But, look at Desert Wind; it's boosts are all ABOUT iterative attacks.
- The Swordsage is not a bad class, it's just behind the Warblade. The Crusader's flittering around somewhere punching the earth or something... --TK-Squared 16:25, November 27, 2009 (UTC)
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Chennai, Aug 23 (IANS) From being overshadowed to pushed back, small-budget Telugu films are fighting all odds to reach theatres. Not ready to take the bullying anymore, now the makers of such movies are opting for online release to find viewers.
"It's becoming extremely challenging for new filmmakers and low-budget films to get a decent theatrical release. Most filmmakers are looking for other options of taking their film to the audience. One such medium is online screening," said director Ramaraju, who couldn't even find a handful of theatres to release his "Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Puvvu".
Veteran Telugu filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao is saddened by the state of low-budget Telugu films, which are struggling to release amidst the constant shuffling of release dates of several big-budget star-studded films.
"It's a sad state to see several small films struggling to get even a decent number of theatres for release. I never imagined I would see such a situation in the industry, which promises a place for everybody. I hope we pass through this phase as quickly as possible," Dasari told IANS.
As many as half a dozen low-budget Telugu films had to stall their release when the release of big-budget films "Yevadu" and "Attarintiki Daaredhi" was delayed due to the political climate in Andhra Pradesh.
Ram Charan-starrer "Yevadu", which was earlier scheduled to release July 31, was later pushed to Aug 31. Now, the film will come out Oct 10.
Likewise, Pawan Kalyan-starrer "Attarintiki Daaredhi" was originally scheduled to release Aug 9, but it has now been pushed to a further unknown date.
"There were as many as 10 low-budget Telugu films scheduled to release in August, but only two or three managed to find screens due to the change in the release of big films, which get an undisrupted run of at least two weeks in cinemas. And usually during this period, no small films are entertained," a leading producer told IANS on condition of anonymity.
"Even if a small film manages to release with biggies, it most likely goes unnoticed. However, if the low-budget flick is exceptionally good, like recently released 'Prema Katha Chitram', then it might draw some eyeballs," he added.
Meanwhile, in September too, three big-budget Telugu films - Nagarjuna's "Bhai", Ram-Charan's "Thoofan" and Junior NTR's "Ramayya Vasthavayya", are lined up, posing a threat to several small fries.
But the filmmakers are not sitting and twiddling their thumbs while waiting for release option. They are using the sites like Zingreel and Yupp TV to showcase their movies.
"In the last one month, five to six Telugu films have registered for online screening on sites such as Zingreel and Yupp TV. How else can we take our films to the audience because we seldom get screens for our films," said Ramaraju.


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Back in high school I suffered a lower back injury that could have set the tone for the rest of my life with aching pain. I was 16 years old and had transitioned from one sport to the other pretty much most of my life. The sly injury reared its ugly head when my baseball season was coming to a close. I had a two week window of rest before I started my training back up again so I thought it would have been enough time. The pain in my back actually went away with some rest and simple plank exercises, so I figured it was just a pulled muscle.
(Once again…. nothing to do with the post, I just love tropical beaches. Enough said!!)
Boy…Was I Wrong!
Once I was back working out and involving myself in summer baseball, the pain slowly crept up on me until I woke up early one morning with my lower back on fire. I dismissed most of the pain thinking that it was just a pulled muscle until I tried to sit up. The pain was so sharp that it felt like someone was shoving a knife right into my spine. If anyone has had any kind of back injury understands how terrible of a feeling it is when you find yourself unable to complete every day tasks because of the nagging pain. Tying your shoes, turning your upper body, and even sneezing too hard, would rocket me right out of my chair.
Give Thanks To Family And Friends
I am very grateful that I had a lot of people looking out for me because they all encouraged me into seeing a doctor. After seeing a back specialist I found out that I fractured my 4th lumbar. They caught it just in time before it got any worse. I was told that I could have faced having pins and rods shoved in my spine if I trained any longer. I spent quite a few months in a "turtle shell" brace until it was fully healed. The moment my brace was off I had to perform an extensive amount of back and abdominal exercises to keep the lower portion of my spine very strong. Even though this post is specifically for abdominal strength and definition, it is a good background for learning the most effective abdominal exercises that help strengthen your lower back as well.
A Lower Back Genius
Since my injury I have been pretty cautious of exercises that flex the spine forward like ab crunches or putting a lot of pressure down onto my spine like squats. Rusty Moore also had a pretty serious back injury and he recommended a great book by Dr. Stuart McGill called Low Back Disorders that I found to be extremely beneficial in my case. He is the leading expert on lower back pain. The book explains a lot about how the back works and how it can be injured. He shows that a big portion of prevention is found with plank exercises and a good lower abs workout. The ideas behind the book gave me a better understanding behind the rehab so that it can be effectively used by anyone with back problems.
Reasons To Avoid Situps/Crunches
A good reason for avoiding exercises that flex the spine forwards,(ab crunches, situps, nautilus ab machine, etc) is that "When the spine is fully flexed, we've measured the spine losing up to 40% of its ability to bear compressive loads. In other words, the spine is strongest when in a neutral position." according to Stuart McGill. This is a big reason why most people would benefit by avoiding situps and crunches, especially those who have had lower back problems. On the surface hanging/lying leg raises would also be on the list to avoid but I believe that they are extremely effective when counteracted with "hip bridges." Before I get into that, let me first introduce you to the lower abs workout routine that will begin to sculpt an impressive midsection
Hanging Leg Raise Routine
Believe it or not, some of the guys that have the best abs you will ever see…never do crunches or sit ups. In one of my previous posts I mentioned planks and the ab wheel for a better six pack. Once you have mastered the ab wheel over a 2-3 mont period, you will be amazed with your results when you implement these 3 different ways of doing hanging leg raises. If you have a pullup bar or anything that is high enough for you to grab onto and hang from will do the trick. The biggest obstacle you will come across from the very beginning is getting used to hanging from something. This is where grip strength comes into play.
Here are the movements from hardest to easiest:
Lower Abs Workout:
1)Swinging Side To Side Bent Knee Ups: Begin by raising your knees higher than your hips to your right side. Then simultaneously lower your knees down and back to the center and then bring your knees towards the left side of your body while raising them above your hips. *When moving side to side, I want your knees to move back and forth like a pendulum. Keep your body and head facing forward.
2) Hanging Bent Leg Raises: Keep your legs in a bent-locked position. Aim for 15-20 reps for about 3-4 sets. Once you gain strength in your lower abs and back you will then be able to perform these with completely straight legs.
3) Hanging Knee Ups : Lift your knees higher than your hips then lower back down. If you really need to you can go on Youtube to see how to perform these. Once again aim for 15-20 reps with 3- 4 sets.
*You will most likely want to start with hanging knee ups first and then finish off with the swinging side to side bent knee ups to failure. Go as long as you can until you can't lift your knees anymore. This will really sculpt the "V" where the hips and lower abs meet.
*You only need to do this ab routine 2-3 times per week.
This Part Is Up To You. Whatever You Prefer
If you feel like Superman……here is a couple of exercises that you may want to add to the hanging leg routine. If you are exhausted from your workout and feel more comfortable doing these on a different day, then have at it. Just DON'T skimp out on these.
1) Hip Bridges or Back Bridges : If you ever get the chance to check out the book "Convict Conditioning" by Paul Wade….don't hesitate. Any interesting quote on the benefits of bridges "How to cut lower back pain and spinal disorders by 99% in a single generation" or "how to own a spine like a steel whip" I wish I had this book back when I was in high school. It is because of these exercises and this book that eases my mind with the movements that flex towards the spine. Now I can know "How to train your spine—as if your life depended on it"… Page 185) I have spent many years working on these types of exercise, and now my lower back feels golden.
2) Planks : I introduced an advanced plank in a previous post but you can use regular plank exercises instead when implementing them with hanging leg raises. This exercise will give you the finishing touch for the dense and flexed look of the abdominals. Overall conditioning of the core is the key to great abs.
*All these exercises above are a must for maximum ab definition and lower back strength. Spend your time with this ab routine now…. so when summer rolls around people will think you are wearing a steel cage around your stomach.


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I finally got to see the show! BBcue-Z, be sure to set your VCR for 1:00PM on saturdays too. The recipes from this season will come from The Barbecue Bible. So if you haven't picked up a copy yet, go get one.
I'm looking forward to trying these recipes out for myself.
Haven't there already been past seasons of the show? Are they archived on DVD or anything?


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Basilica of St. Mary Major
Orto Botanico di Bergamo
i love the hotel.is nice,good breakfast,quiet,nice garden and very clean was a litlle bit faraway.you have to walk for the super and the busses.
View and confortable
Very nice clean rooms, big bathroom with a lot of equipment. Good breakfast, lots of choice. No bath, air conditioning working a bit noisy, especially at night time. The address don't match with GPS, a bit tricky to find, although it's in open easy to see place, on the roundabout.
Lovely staff and very comfortable quiet room. Breakfast was excellent. The evening meal was very expensive. The food was nice but not the standard you would expect relative to the cost.
The hotel is placed in a silent area. The hotel ist very nice, everything is clean, the rooms a comfortable with new equipment and nice (new) furnitures. I can recommend this hotel
quiet,nice room and very good breakfast. Nowhere for children,more for the business traveller.Taxi service in bergamo very bad too slow and hotel out of centre so taxi was necessary
A wonderful hotel, perhaps the best I've ever stayed in. Stezzano is nice too and has regular bus links to Bergamo. Try Bar Haoudi in the centre of the town, the owners and the locals are very friendly, above all if you're staying in the area do yourself a favour and book this hotel. N/A
Excellent value for money. Hotel staff and comfort faultless-would definitely stay again if flying to Bergamo airport. Address does not match directions given by Tom Tom
The hotel is nicely located in the countryside just ten minutes from the center of Bergamo. I really liked the design of the room, it was so comfortable! Perfect for a relaxing weekend.
Staying at the Dimora Le Nove Fate was our best experience of all times. It is definitely something special - we starred at our room for at least half an hour just to look at the brilliant design and every detail in the apartment. The staff is really very friendly, breakfast is excellent, the house is near to superb Italian restaurants and there is only 5-10 minutes driving to Bergamo. Location is very quiet. There's no single complaint about staying in this beautiful house.
This is the best place we have stayed in Italy!! It is a piece of heaven that we luckily found 3 days before going to Bergamo! The owner Rafaelle built a very beautiful house where every detail is well designed in order to make a stay different and remarkable. He drove us to a cosy and romantic typically Italian restaurant with good price and wonderful food! We certainly recommend this B&B for its quality, cleanliness, comfort, beauty, staff and price!!
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SAINT LEO, Fla. – Scoring a season-high 74 points, the Saint Leo women's basketball team (7-14, 1-10 SSC) toppled Sunshine State Conference rival the University of Tampa, 74-68, Wednesday evening from the Marion Bowman Activities Center.
Shooting 46 percent (26-of-56) for the night, the Lions solidified their first conference victory of the season behind four double-digit scorers, including a career-high 24 points (10-of-14) from Chelsea Williams.
Freshmen Kinnara Lewis punctuated the night with a season-best 15 points, while Sarah Winans added 10 points. Sophomore Shalisa Hill was solid all-around again as she chipped in 13 points and added a team-best eight rebounds.
Attempting to control the paint from the onset, the Lions consistently fed the inside duo of Williams and Keishara Green as their strong interior play gave the Lions a 20-15 lead with 9:49 to play in the opening stanza. With the Lions' perimeter shooting also beginning to heat up, the visitors slowly turned the tide on the Lions, overcoming as much as a six-point deficit to go into the halftime break up, 35-33.
The Lions were not to be denied in the second half, however, as a Williams' layup immediately tied the game at 35. In fact, the Lions rallied-off 13 of the next 18 points, including a pair of three's from Hill and Winans, to give them a 48-40 lead with 13:03 to play. As is typical with this rivalry, the Spartans countered with an 11-5 run to take a short-lived lead. The Lions responded at the free throw line as four consecutive makes at the charity stripe gave them the lead for good. The 15-2 Lions' run propelled the group to a commanding 11-point lead with 3:21 remaining. The Spartans best efforts over the final minutes were turned back as Saint Leo earned the six-point win.
Overall, Saint Leo finished with 30 points in the paint, and tied a season-high with eight three-pointers. The squad also edged the Spartans in the rebounding department, 35-30, and forced Tampa into 19 giveaways.
The Lions will return to action on Saturday, February 11, when they travel to Winter Park, Fla. to battle the nationally-ranked Rollins College Tars at the Warden Arena. Opening tip for the SSC clash is set for 2 p.m.
For more on the Saint Leo women's basketball team, visit SaintLeoLions.com.


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As a complete newbie to programming i cant find anything which explains 'PATH' or what it means.
In the 3.4.0 documentation it mentions SET PATH=%PATH%;C\python34, what does this relate to?
Also i continually get an error message if e.g pygame, if i try to use the 'pip install' function, ' could not find any downloads that saisfy the requirement' comes up despite the fact ive already opened via 7-zip?
I would appreciate if whoever replies explains as much as possible so i can get a basic understanding of the idea of opening/tranferring and using modules.


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Medical Definition of Syndrome, cracked tooth
Syndrome, cracked tooth: A toothache caused by a broken tooth (tooth fracture) without associated cavity or advanced gum disease. Biting on the area of tooth fracture can cause severe sharp pains. These fractures are usually due to chewing or biting hard objects such as hard candies, pencils, nuts, etc. Cracked tooth syndrome is most common in molars and in teeth with large fillings. Sometimes, the fracture can be seen by painting a special dye on the cracked tooth. Treatment usually is to protect the tooth with a crown. However, if placing a crown does not relieve pain symptoms, a root canal procedure may be necessary. The fracture may be so severe as to require removal of the tooth.
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A Message from Warren Brown (Ep 18 - Guest Judge)
The three inventions vying for the award this week were so clever, so ingenious, so preposterously difficult to judge it was a crying shame that all three werent ultimately winners. Yet, it seemed obvious, to combine the key features of each invention into a particularly useful, one-stop-shop creation : THE PATENT RECUMBENT-LOCUST-ANNIHILATING-GUTTER-ROUTING-WATER-WHEEL-CYCLE .
It's quite simple really – the recumbent cyclist pedals forward, the front-wheel-drive sprocket engaging with a toothed gear, attached to a vertically mounted offset toothed connecting rod, which inturn is meshed with a gear-mounted fishing reel – the short throw of the connecting rod turns the reel back and forth, pulling a length of fishing line and thus opening and closing the jaws of the Locust Annihilator ™. At the other end, a chain from the pedal-sprocket to the rear hub, turns a pulley connected to the Gutter-Routing-Water-Wheel ™, thus displacing leaves everywhere.
This invention is perfect for the house that is undergoing a locust plague and already has a cycleway built under the eaves....Warren Brown.


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Sylvan Lake Campground
The campground is located near Sylvan Lake.
Rich in history and natural beauty, Sylvan Lake holds the designation as Custer State Park's crown Jewel. The lake was created in 1881 when Theodore Reder built a dam across Sunday Gulch. In 1921, this unique lake became a part of the newly-created Custer State Park.
Facilities / Services
Sanitation / Water
- Flush toilets and showers
- Vault Toilets
- Drinking Water
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Due to low and narrow road tunnels on Highway 87 (Needles Highway), large RVs and trucks should use Highway 89. The junction of Highway16A and Highway 89 is located on the east side of the City of Custer, SD.
Sites are close together and are not good for large tents or RVs over 27 feet.
Sylvan Lake Lodge
Sylvan Lake Lodge offers a restaurant, lounge, a general store, hiking trails, water sports and breathtaking views of Harney Peak.
Contact by phone: 888.875.0001
- Full service restaurant
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Water can damage the weight sensor in the front, passenger seat, causing the SRS (airbag) light to illuminate. There is an electrical component in the seat cushion susceptible to fluid damage. Any spills should be dried up immediately in order to try and prevent damage to the sensor.
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Roaman's®, a Redcats USA plus-size women's apparel brand, announces the launch of their "All About You…All About Savings" campaign. They are featuring a "new look that showcases feminine to glam at affordable prices."
"We want to be the fashion magazine and website that women go to for must-have products, styling tips and fashion advice," said Blanca Vera, SVP, General Brand Manager for Roaman's®. "Customers will still find all of their favorites, along with a selection of new styles from dressy to casual that fit every woman's lifestyle."
And to celebrate they are offering you, the curvy shopper, 30% off one item when you place an order on their web site using coupon code RD31446 (valid through 2/14/11). Don't you just love coupons?! What will you buy?


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My parents went on a cruise through the south carribean islands this past week. Knowing that I collect coins, they brought me back these coins. They are from the Dutch Antilles, which just recently dissolved itself as a united group. Curaçao and Sint Maarten are the only islands of the former Dutch Antilles that continued to use this currency past the end of 2010. The smallest one is the 5 cent coin, or the stuiver, the next is the 10 cent coin, or the dubbeltje (little double), then the kwartje (little quarter), then the 1 Guilder.


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Message from the Dean
Welcome to the graduate world at Saint Xavier University. We are committed to the education of "a diverse community of ethical, motivated and socially engaged learners who are prepared for 21st Century careers."
Saint Xavier has a long history of providing graduate programming that is responsive to the needs of the greater Chicagoland area and Northern Illinois. Graduate level courses in theology were first offered in 1951. Graduate programs in theology, nursing and education were accredited by the North Central Association in 1968. These were followed by business (1984), English (1990), counseling psychology (1992) and computer science (2001). The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association accredited the Communication Sciences and Disorders program in 1998. A graduate certificate in pastoral studies was first offered in 1999.
Our programs, which served 200 graduate students in the early 70s, now serve more than 1,700 students in education, business, nursing, speech-language pathology, computer science and pastoral studies.
The Graduate Council, under the leadership of the dean of graduate education, is charged with overseeing the integrity, consistency and efficacy of graduate policies, practices, procedures and programs across the University.
I encourage you to explore our graduate programs that open doors for career opportunities and offer the challenge of intellectual development.
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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
Early Greek mythology tells tales of sailors lured by Sirens. Their sweet music mesmerized the sailors and led them to believe that the illusion was reality. Ultimately, those sailors who blindly followed the tunes crashed their ships on the rocks.

 Sirens lure business executives and small business owners, too. The song they sing has one line: "Promote my top salesperson, put six people underneath him, and generate six times the sales." And, like the sailors, many business executives and their companies have been led into harm's way.

 A promotion? The first issue with promoting your top salesperson into sales management is that it's not a promotion at all. The promotion perception is the first way the Sirens get you. Sales management isn't a job elevation, but rather, a job change. If you consider this move as a promotion, you probably send a congratulatory e-mail and hold a luncheon for the new sales manager. A nice handshake is offered and the new manager is sent to achieve grandeur. This approach delights the Sirens…and your ship is sunk.

 If you handle this as a job change, your approach is completely different. Since this is a new job, you provide training and mentoring, as well as monitor his performance. As the manager of the new sales manager, your role is to help him successfully assimilate into their new role.

 Top seller=top sales manager? Before we go any further, we need to take a step back. The second way the Sirens trick you is by leading you to believe all great salespeople can become great sales managers. That certainly can happen: Some pretty good salespeople have become rock star managers…and some great salespeople have failed miserably at sales management.

 Before moving your top salesperson into the sales management ranks, consider the ramifications of this move. You are taking your rainmaker out of the sales game where they've generated millions of dollars for your company. While your hope is that your theory of "disciple selling" (placing six people underneath the new manager and getting six times the sales) becomes proven, that is rarely the case.

 If it was so easy to clone a rainmaker, every company would do it. Quite frankly, the "disciple selling" dream is flawed. Again, you've been duped by the Sirens. The sole reason to place someone in the role of sales manager is because you feel that they have the potential to succeed in that capacity.

 What does all of this tell you? You need a process and methodology to evaluate sales management candidates, just like you evaluate sales candidates. And even though the rainmaker got on your radar screen because they blew out their quota, their sales management candidacy should be handled the same way you would if you were considering an external sales management candidate. Don't skip any steps in the evaluation process.

 Profile the role. This evaluation starts with the development of your profile of the ideal sales manager for your company. Think about what it takes to succeed in the role and document those elements as part of your profile. Once you've prepared your list, identify each element as either "required" or "desired."

 With your profile developed, the next step is to develop a screening process that allows you to compare and contrast the candidate with the profile. It is critical during this process that you ascertain why this successful seller aspires for management, and ensure you set clear and accurate expectations of a day in the life as a sales manager in your company. In addition to interviews, you may want to consider tools to help identify a synergistic match like personality and proficiency assessments.

 If your rainmaker succeeds in the evaluation process, you've found your sales manager. If not, don't lose the revenue—keep this seller selling.

 Positioning your new sales manager to succeed. With your new sales manager hired, there are four keys to making the venture successful:

 1. Support. The first of these keys is dealing with the sales team. Yesterday, he was a peer. Today, he's the manager. The new manager needs your help in developing managerial respect. Reaction to him will be mixed; some will be fully supportive, but there will also be some on the team who are jealous and attempt to undermine his efforts. The key message for you to deliver to your new sales manager is that he has your unwavering support.

 2. Mentoring. Your new manager needs a resource to guide his through the neophyte period… in other words, a mentor. Don't just look within the organization for the right candidate, many sales management consultants ably mentor and develop new sales managers. Whoever ultimately gets tapped, the role of the mentor is to bridge the managerial knowledge, skills, and experience gap.

 3. Training. Chances are your new sales manager has never been taught how to hire a sales person, have a difficult conversation with an employee, or develop a sales compensation plan. These are all skills that can be taught. If you aren't willing to provide the new sales manager with skills training, don't put them in the role. To do otherwise guarantees they'll fail.

 4. Expectation setting. Your new sales manager should be provided with a scorecard that tells them how they are going to be measured. In most companies, sales managers are measured on revenue…but that is only one component of the scorecard. Based on the role and responsibilities of the sales manager, the scorecard could include metrics like profitability, cost of sales, turnover, sales cycle, forecast accuracy, etc.

 Sales is one of the few professions where moving into management isn't always the best path—either for the salesperson or the company. Consequently, make sure the person you put in this critical role is the right sales manager for your company. While this person may not be directly generating sales, they are, after all, the one responsible for the company achieving its revenue goals.

 Don't let the Sirens lure your business into trouble; develop the systems to help you make the best decisions.

 Not sure how to interview salespeople for a sales management job? Send an e-mail to the address below to receive my 29 favorite questions when interviewing new sales manager candidates.

 SMM editorial advisory board member Lee B. Salz is a sales management strategist, president of Sales Architects, CEO of Business Expert Webinars, and author of both "Soar Despite Your Dodo Sales Manager" and the forthcoming "The Sales Marriage." He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling 763-416-4321.


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He's one of rock's most famed performers!
Take a look here to see if Bob Seger is showing somewhere nearby
Fans can expect Seger and his Silver Bullet Band to perform timeless classics like "Night Moves" and "Old Time Rock & Roll". Seger and his band?s live performances led to record sales in excess of 51 million including 11 platinum and seven multi-platinum RIAA-certified album awards. Seger holds the distinction in 2010 for the #1 Catalog Album of the Decade for his Greatest Hits, which has sold over nine million copies (U.S.A.) to date, posting an unbroken 16-year streak on Billboard?s Top 200 Albums and Catalog Albums charts.
Seger started his musical career in the 1960s in his native Ann Arbor, Michigan, soon after playing in and around Detroit as a singer and as the leader of Bob Seger and the Last Heard, and then later the Bob Seger System.
Best known for his work as Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, a group he formed in 1974. Seger was known as a workhorse midwestern roots-rocker who dealt with blue-collar themes and toured constantly in support of his frequent album releases, spanning five decades.
In April 1976, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band had an even bigger commercial breakthrough with the album Live Bullet, recorded over two nights in Detroit?s Cobo Hall in September 1975. The album stayed on the Billboard charts for 168 weeks, peaking at #34, easily Seger?s highest charting album to that time. It also contained Seger?s hit rendition of Tina Turner?s ?Nutbush City Limits? (#69 US) as well as Seger?s own classic take on life on the road, ?Turn the Page?, from Back in ?72. It also harkened back to his late 1960?s successes with both ?Heavy Music? and ?Ramblin? Gamblin? Man? making appearances.
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Did you know?
Hluhuluwe is the oldest game reserve in South Africa.
While Durban (eThekwini) is a busy urban centre, a few hours' drive from the city lie a number of phenomenal wildlife destinations.
In July most years the annual Sardine Run hits the beaches of the south coast, when millions of small, silver fish migrate up the coastline, followed by predators such as dolphins, whales, sharks and seabirds.
Kilometre-long shoals of sardines seek refuge from sharks, dolphins and other marine predators by swimming close to shore. Crowds throng the beaches to scoop up the silvery bounty in baskets, buckets and clothing. Take a boat trip or microlight flip to see the action, or scuba dive and become part of the spectacle.
The Umgeni River estuary is a popular picnic spot. At low tide the shallows are exposed, and thousands of birds, including terns and pelicans, gather to feast. Get close to nature and birdlife by traversing the boardwalk through the protected Beachwood mangroves on the north side of Blue Lagoon.
Don't miss CROW (Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife) in Yellowwood Park, a wildlife hospital that cares for injured and orphaned wild animals and birds. Also worth a visit is the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board for an informative glimpse into the world of these impressive, misunderstood predators.
KwaZulu-Natal is a leading conservation area packed with game parks and reserves. In the north are the Hluhuluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a World Heritage site. Both are renowned for large populations of wild animals and exquisite bird life. Inland is the mighty uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, another World Heritage Site that is home to a wealth of plant and birdlife.
Numerous smaller boutique game reserves such as Tala and GwaHumbe lie in the mid-Illovo region, and the Lion Park is close to Pietermaritzburg.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
KwaZulu-Natal Tourism
Phone: +27 87 803 4636
How to get here
It's two hours' flight to Durban from Cape Town International and an hour to O R Tambo International Airport.
Get around
Self-drive is a good option to explore the natural and wildlife attractions at your own pace.
Length of stay
Book at least a week to explore the length and breadth of KwaZulu-Natal's wild places.
What to pack
Light clothes for the daytime (it remains relatively warm in summer) and plenty of sunscreen; warm clothing for those rare chilly evenings outdoors.
Where to stay
From rustic South African National Parks (SANParks) accommodation to some of the finest luxury lodges in the world, KwaZulu-Natal has accommodation to suit all needs and budgets.


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Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson has a different take on proposed gun-control legislation than his counterparts to the north.
In a letter Robinson sent out Tuesday to his constituents, the sheriff said that he supports the right to bear arms, and would uphold the constitution, as is his duty.
President Barack Obama is calling for stricter federal gun laws, including banning assault rifles and requiring background checks for all gun purchases.
But last week, Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith and Weld County Sheriff John Cooke said they would not enforce laws that threaten the Second Amendment. (Smith later backed off, saying he was just giving his opinion and that he would uphold the Constitution.)
"I don't share that opinion, as I said in the letter," Robinson told The Denver Post Tuesday.
Robinson said his letter is not directed at anyone specifically. He had received e-mails and letters from his constituents wanting to know his opinion on the proposed changes in gun laws, the sheriff said. He said he waited for the rhetoric to die down before making his opinions public.
Robinson said any sheriff has the "responsibility and "accountability" to have their own opinions and to make them known to their communities.
"My constituents deserve to know my opinion on a variety of relevant issues," he said, "and this is a topic of significant concern."
In his letter, Robinson tells constituents that he takes exception to "the handful of public servants who have suggested that they would reject enforcement of any 'unconstitutional mandates' specifically related to the Second Amendment.
"The rhetoric of the few related to these significant constitutional issues has been interpreted by many who believe that a person in a position of authority might be able to determine the constitutionality of an issue."
In the letter, Robinson also calls for increased access to mental health services, to make schools and churches safer and to vigorously prosecute those who commit crimes with firearms.
Theater shooting suspect James Holmes is being tried in Arapahoe County. He is accused of killing 12 and wounding 58 others in an Aurora movie theater last summer using legally obtained weapons, including an AR-15 assault-style rifle outfitted with a high capacity magazine.
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The 2011 Boy Scouts of America New Generations Calendar Medal honors the future while recalling Scouting's values and traditions as the foundation for creating history in the years to come.
Calendar medals, like the Boy Scouts, have a historic tradition. Dating back hundreds of years to a time before printed calendars were practical, calendar medals were once necessary for tracking the year. Today, they are beautiful medals for display on a desk, a mantel, or a place of honor, and highly sought after by collectors of medallic art.
In Scouting's second century, new generations of American boys will take up the mantel of leadership. You'll be able to cherish every 2011 Scouting date and experience with this distinctive and unique commemorative.
It's the ideal gift to thank valued donors and friends of Scouting and the perfect award for a pack, troop, or Venture crew. Any Scout, leader, or volunteer will enjoy this enduring memento connected to one of Scouting's most important milestones.
Each three-inch medallion arrives with a museum-quality cherry wood presentation box that contains a velvet-lined medal slot. Simply slide the medal forward and tilt up to be rewarded with an eye-catching display. Your remarkable 2011 Boy Scouts of America New Generations Calendar Medal will inspire and delight when silhouetted against the deep red-colored cherry wood grain.
Hold this gorgeous medal in hand; feel its weight and heft and you'll understand its tangible and enduring quality. The obverse shows a Boy Scouts of America campsite under a starry night sky, illuminated by the moon and beneath the path of a Space Shuttle. Few endeavors embody adventure and exploration like man's journeys into outer space, perhaps best underscored by Scouting's connection with the space program. More than half of all astronauts were involved in Scouting, including 39 Eagle Scouts; 19 of 21 who orbited the moon were Boy Scouts, and 11 of the 12 who walked on the moon were Boy Scouts.
On the reverse every day and month of the centennial year is displayed in a futuristic pattern surrounding the Universal Symbol. The bronze metal is struck in deep relief using special splash dies that highlight every inch of detail.
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Being Here
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As we live our daily lives, most of us believe we have a sense of who were are. For the most part, we believe, with the exception of our age, we are largely the same person now as when we were young. We also have the ability and freedom to make choices about our lives and affect change on those around us.
Some of the leading voices within classical Indian philosophy, however, challenge this notion, says Dr. Matthew R. Dasti, the co-editor of a new book: Free Will, Agency, and Selfhood in Indian Philosophy (2014, Oxford University Press). People like the Buddha say we are not the same, but actually part of a stream of being that changes every second from when we are young until the present, Dr. Dasti explains.
"The historical Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was one of the leading voices in this, where they said if we really take a look at what we are as people … then we would discover that a lot of the things that we think about ourselves are wrong," says Dr. Dasti, assistant professor of philosophy.
This creates a dilemma: If we are changing every second, then how do we make sense of our moral responsibilities? Dr. Dasti gives an example. If someone stole from you 10 years ago and you run into them now and demand your money back, one wonders, could a good Buddhist argue "Hey, I'm a different guy"?
The concepts may seem abstract, but they cut to the heart of what it means to be human and how Indian philosophy grapples with the ideas of "self" and "agency," or how we act. "This is a book which considers what it means to be a person and what human action is like in the views of a number of influential schools of classical Indian thought," Dr. Dasti said.
Through essays by specialists in the various schools of Indian thought, the book, co-edited by Edwin F. Bryant, explores how Indian thinkers make sense of the notions of personal agency and human freedom and challenges our notions of what we think we are. (By Steve Ide, University News)


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VICTIMS of a burglary gang have to wait for justice because the Crown Prosecution Service failed to produce an essential document in more than two months, York Crown Court heard.
David Robert Brown told the court and the CPS in April he was ready to admit to his part in raids on 15 houses in Norton, Selby and Nottinghamshire.
But he couldn't do that until an indictment listing his crimes was ready, and that has to be prepared by the CPS.
Eight weeks later, when the case came before the Recorder of York, Judge Stephen Ashurst, there was no indictment, and the barrister who appeared for the CPS, Adam Mugliston, had no explanation for its absence. The judge had to adjourn the case to a date to be set.
He said: "This is an exceptionally serious case covering widespread burglaries in four counties where Brown is the only defendant before the court. It is wrong there is no indictment where the defendant has indicated from the first hearing he wanted to plead at the first opportunity."
He added: "Everyone concerned with this case – that includes the people whose homes have been burgled – ought to know the case has been thoroughly prepared and the court has all the relevant information."
A CPS spokesman said: "We apologise for the fact that the indictment in this case had not been prepared for court as it should have been. We will be liaising with Counsel before the next hearing and ensuring that the indictment is ready to be served. We are reviewing what happened in this case in order to ensure that it does not occur again."
Prosecution and defence agree that Brown, 31, of no fixed address, was the gang's driver. He is currently remanded in prison. He and his legal team had come prepared for him to be sentenced at the hearing that had to be adjourned and character referees had written to the judge on his behalf.
But the case had to be adjourned because the prosecution was not ready.
Mr Mugliston was not the barrister originally instructed in the case and said he had received the case at "very short notice".


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Zav. Let me see--ay! it is exactly six years since that peace being restored to Spain, and my ship paid off, my kind brother offered me a snug hammock in the dwelling of my forefathers. I mounted a mule at Barcelona and trotted away for my native mountains. At the dawn of the fourth day's journey, I entered the wood of Collares, when, suddenly, from the thick boughs of a cork-tree--
Jefferson traced the connection through William Warren, "the veteran comedian of Boston" who often played Pablo in the melodrama.
Pab. [Jumping up.] A chesnut, Captain, a chesnut!
Zav. Bah, you booby! I say, a cork!
Pab. And I swear, a chesnut. Captain, this is the twenty-seventh time I have heard you relate this story, and you invariably said, a chesnut, till now.