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@WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!
I know that your point is that you interpret this as Danny saying he was never anything but a 3-point shooter. I don't agree with that even if he says it. I know YOU agree with it, though, so that answer is probably not acceptable.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
I mean we really don't know for sure what Danny said. Broussard does not actually quote him and it is a tweet for crying out loud. God why am I back in here.
Having admitted to being a pretty solid Danny Granger fan since seeing him play at UNM, I will admit that I didn't know he was so useless as a pro. Seemed to me that DG and the less talented group that replaced the winningest team in Pacer history held their own for a long time until the team finally imploded. I would hope that Danny comes back, plays decently and contributes to an ECF Championship and a Finals appearance. After that, it would not surprise me to see him retire. Danny has homes in LA, Albq and Indy. He has young children and a pretty close knit family, IIRC. Doubt he would put himself at risk to stay in the league for MLE on a new team(other than the Lakers) or strain the finances of the Pacers to stay here. Maybe coaching in the future? Asst. to Vogel? I just wish him the best for this year and the help I feel he can give the Pacers for the playoff run.
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Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right. ― Ricky Gervais.
I have never said that he was just a 3 point shooter what I said before is that he WAS a chucker and it looks like we agree on that(I think) my question is if you agree that he was a chucker because JOB was forcing him(lets say that he was forcing him) why he was still a chucker with Vogel? and were is your evidence other than HOPE that he won't be the chucker he once was?
2 simple questions Bills and please lets stop with the sarcasm those comments are not bringing anything to the conversation.
@WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!
Without going through every single play I have nothing to "prove" anything, since you find statistics unacceptable. We've seen that in the argument we've made over and over that for his utilization and his scoring rate he must have been doing something other than just heaving up shots and turning the ball over. That makes answering your question about "why" I don't think he'll be a chucker impossible to answer to your satisfaction.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
Must, Win, Internet
I'm pretty pumped up about Danny returning tonight. This will probably be the shot in the arm that this team needs after suffering 2 losses in a row.
So please go ahead and show me got you got
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@WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!
I hope Lance is in the game for the majority of DG's minutes. His ability to penetrate the lane could definitely set up DG and Scola for their perimeter shots. I'm also going to give DG some time to get back into the flow of things. I won't look at him under a microscope as I know some people will do. Here's to hoping he stays healthy and helps us in our playoff push!
Given that we know that Granger's role in the offense and Team has dramatically changed since the last time he was on the floor for any extended period of time....what evidence can you provide that he WILL be a chucker that he once was?
You can site his past performance....but the problem is that the Team, Coach, offense, defense, his likely role on the Team will ( likely ) dramatically change since the last time he was on the court in any real capacity...which was over the 1.5 seasons ago ( or however you long that you consider him to be out of action ).
My answer ( for now ) to your original question and my above question is what I posted earlier....we have no clue how Granger will perform, what Vogel will want him to do when he's on the floor and how long ( if ever ) it will take him to get back into whatever "game shape" it will be for him.
To be clear, I am not saying that the Granger Supporters nor Detractors are right in any of this...but the reality is that NO ONE can answer either question for another month...cuz ( for heavan's sake ) the guy hasn't even stepped onto the court in the regular season to know what he is capable or not capable of doing.
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Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Soooo soon as Danny, hopefully, gets on the floor tonight whataya say we shut this down
Fine, at least one of you, probably more than one of you actually, thinks Danny was just some mediocre chucker even at his best. Message received and acknowledged. Can we move on now?
Nah; at least this way it has to stay in one place if the same circular arguments just MUST continue.
Nope...it will stay open....cuz I guarantee you that people will complain that he's not putting up 25ppg after the 1st week of him playing.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Maybe because the minute Vogel took over from JOB in 2011 Danny went from previously taking about 19 shots a game to about 14 shots a game? And this on a team where he was the best player to now where he is no longer such...probably meaningless and logic but thought i would at least mention it...
Dannys a career .384 3 point shooter....but maybe you would rather have guys like Montae Ellis who is a career .329 3 point shooter or JR Smith who is a career .366 career 3 point shooter or Jamal Crawford who is a .350 career 3 point shooter shooting the ball...especially since theyre not chuckers...again, i apologize for the meaningless stats and rationale
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I predict another dozen pages for this thread before Saturday is over, regardless of how Danny plays tonight
Scott Agness @ScottAgness 51s
Vogel confirms this AM, everybody is good to go tonight, including Granger. He wants DG to get into the flow of things before he calls his #
@WhatTheFFacts: Studies show that sarcasm enhances the ability of the human mind to solve complex problems!
It would be nice to limit the word "chucker" to this thread. Of course, this would indeed be the proper thread to use it.
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
As for the players you mention... Monta hate around here probably needs to go with the season he's having. The rest are clearly not as good as a healthy Danny.
Really rooting for Danny to succeed this year.
His health issues have been so unfortunate, but I for one am really appreciative of what he's done for this team, and who he is as a person.
I feel he's been a victim of history revision on this board.
Players have to behave in ways that match their circumstances, and are also influenced by them as well.
Given the construction of our team a few years ago, and our coach at the time... I find it hard to be too hyper-critical of his playing style back then. The fact that he hung in there with the poor morale, lack of team cohesion, and low overall talent level says a lot about who he is as a person. If anyone thinks that he actually enjoyed having to play that way... well, I think you should reconsider that stance.
Now he has everything he could ask for in a team, and he's now much less encumbered by the above. I hope he has the time this year to show the world his talent, because it's his single best shot to win it all. As a Pacers fan, I think he deserves that opportunity.
I won't be disappointed in him though if he falls short, because his injuries were significant and often times are career altering, so I don't have many expectations.
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Hi! I am officially training for a marathon again, so I am officially back in the Turtle Room. Just 3 miles for the first run of this cycle, trying out HR training. This is going to be tough mentally for the next few weeks, going so freakishly slow.
The TURTLE ROOM (4:30 +/-, less a pace than an attitude)
DR - Great RR! I am so impressed you have run 7 marathons this year - that is brutal and manic! It's also great your DH ran a 5k too. Love the pics and the extra medal - I am thinking of LA two for the extra medal. And you are right on the hills, we al say the first half was horrible but in reality the hills last through almost the full race! No wonder it never sells out. Maybe we will meet at some other race in the future. Btw, like your blog ;-)
XC-I agree with Murphy & TPM - please take care of the knee. It really does feel so difficult to get through training uninjured - which is the whole goal in getting to the marathon -rin great shape and ready to race!
Allyson-I agree with what has been said but will also say it is doable to cross train with less running and run a marathon. I have learned that running more will definitely mean a better time but you can have a decent race (finish strong, no injury) if you cross-train more. I just finished my 2nd marathon and had been running more that the first training round but also cross-trained with cycling and boot-camp. I lost a month due to an injury but still finished SFM in good shape but still over 5 hours. It is a really tough marathon so if I had that extra month, I think I could have done better. My cross training was also intense. I was also going by the Run Less Run Faster method - you might read that as well.
TPM-Glad to hear things are improving. I will have to check out the Alexander Technique you mentioned. It might help DH. He has been trying to get back into running and would like to surf again but he also still awakes in the night with pain. :-(
Kona: Yeah! Welcome back!
Murphy-I am with you. I had intentions of running twice this week but only managed oncce and decided to enjoy the rest week. Hope the slumber party went well! My now 9 year old was at one last night too but away. My now 15 year old had as camp out in our year planned next week with a few girls - that should be interesting...
Tennesotans-WOW - GREAT NEWS! Congrats if you read this - that is so cool. I remember he was logging about swimming.
Darth - Sorry about the weather for your race. I am glad you felt fast enough though - that is huge in my opinion. Looking forward to your RR. Also, thanks for your comments on the Garmin 210.
Me - Ran Thursday with the small morning group I created - women who want to run but never have - we usually just do 3-4 miles - so it was an easy run. My *baby*, also turned 5 that day! Amazing how kids sprout. He has a condition called Apraxia if I have not mentioned this. He cannot talk but can understands everything perfectly. It is frustrating but we are working with speech therapy and I *won* a scholarship to an large convention this summer in Denver to learn more about this condition. My 9 year old had another blood count this week and it looked good so she may get a break for another 2 mos - thank goodness. Then I was thrown in to my few substitute fitness coach role suddenly when I was need at 530 am Friday morning for a boot camp class. It went well and I earned some extra $$. This weekend, I awoke on Saturday feeling empty without my group long run but that didn't last long as I ended up taking 2 of my 4 kids to Raging Waters in San Jose. My 12 year old's fencing group went on an end-of-season trip - talk about crazy. I also decided to really take the week off - aside from the Thursday run. I am not sure I will run today either - I need to shampoo my carpets which is worse than a marathon in my book. Next week, core boot-camp and running on Tuesday.
Happy Sunday and happy Summer Solstice. Hope some of you have a chance to see the Super Moon this weekend. We won't as it is fogged in - as usual for summer!
Hi, guys. We did only 2.50 miles last night but it was so hot and humid and we were still dehydrated from the illness that they weren't his best. I will be going out for a run tonight.
DNoonan, thanks! I would've loved to meet you but the beer tent had this huge line and we had to get to an Alcatraz tour meeting place by 2pm. Next time for sure; I love the West Coast and we will be coming back for sure.
Have a great day all, and welcome to Allyson. Hi, Mona!
Garth, Tough break on the weather. There's no way to maintain pace when it's hot and humid.
Mona, glad you're back on the marathon wagon. There's little doubt that HRM training works for a lot of people. The plan scores low on the fun scale and is also slow to provide numbers to prove that you're improvement, so it takes a lot of patience. Don't know if you've ever read the piece from triathlete Mark Allen about increasing his training pace from 5:XX per mile to 8:XX per mile and how it all worked out over time, but it's pretty persuasive.
Got out for a 4.5 mile walk with friends, family and dogs.
Grandma's Marathon Race Report
I signed up to run Grandma's Marathon in Duluth MN. I signed up 17 days before the race. I had been training the previous four months but hadn't decided on an actual event. While I was excited to race, I wasn't that thrilled about Grandma's.
I drove up on Friday to pick up my packet. After six hours at work, three hours of driving (with single lane road construction), I was kinda fried when I got to the convention center. This went smoothly as I ditched the expo, got the goods, and headed out to a dinner nearby. Drove to a friend's house who was out of town, set my iPhone alarm for 4:30am and tried to catch some shuteye.
I got up and got dressed and walked to Fitger's Restaurant to wait for the bus. It was about 50F with fog and some wind. Chilli. After 20 minutes the bus drove us out to the starting line. I rendezvoused with a friend from the forums, did the call of nature dance and proceeded to the starting area.
My left ankle had been acting up of late (FMTP -- floating marathon training pain!) and I wasn't confident that it would cooperate on race day.
Race Day Strategy
Tennesotans: "My name is Tennesotans and I train by Heart Rate!"
Support Group: "HELLO, Tennesotans"
My 3:XX marathon cousin is an zero tech runner (the ba$tard). I don't know if he even has a training watch. It certainly works for him. I'm in the load-me-down-with-tech-thank-you-very-much camp. I had an iPhone for "runner stalking," iPod for tunes, and a Garmin 610 for heart rate monitoring and GPS.
In my previous marathons, I've been discouraged by my pace. Something about the crowds elevates my heart rate such that I'm slower in races than in practice (at the exact same heart rate). Like a minute per mile slower!!
When I ran Twin Cities last fall, after mile five I concluded that it was happening again and decided to run it by "feel." Bonk-a-ruski. So THIS time I had a specific heart rate range set up (escalating as the race wore on). The innovation this race? I would never look at my pace or any clocks out on the course. It was like I was using a tachometer but not using the speedometer. This would NOT "fix" the slow down, it would just ease my mental state.
I've programmed the Garmin to have a heart range for each mile. My mental game was to have each mile be its own objective. If I had a nature call on mile 14, I could "reset" on mile 15 and continue on. Programming the watch is somewhat OCD, but I don't trust my brain to do math late in the game.
The ankle and calf. Wonky. This might be a short race. Lets enjoy this first mile. Beach Boys: Good Vibrations starts off the monster playlist. Relax. Enjoy. Run This Mile.
Mile two: I've passed the 5:30 pacing group and am tracking the 5:00 group. Still at a low heart rate (30 bpm slower than at the end of the race). Ankle is holding steady.
Mile three: water station. I walk 30 seconds through the water station. I will do this every other mile for the race. Heart rate is good. Lets Get It Started is on the iPod. Ankle is mellowing and I pass the 5:00 group. I won't see any pace groups again.
The watch is reeling me in when I get too excited. Even though there were 10,000 runners, I wasn't doing any weaving. Water stations 5, 7, and 9 all pass by. I drink some water, do my Gallowalking, and get back in gear.
Mile 10 I do some "tech-a-ry" -- runMeter is an iPhone app that allows friends and family to track me. I start this at mile 10 because I was pretty sure my iPhone would not last 26.2 miles.
Mile 11: I was carrying my own carbs, and had my first drink at mile 11. Ankle: check! Weather: check! GI tract: check! HR: check! Continue on.
Mile 13: a trend is starting to emerge. I'm passing people. According the tracking site I passed 171 people (and 52 had passed me). True to form, I can't remember the various heart rate zones, but the Garminator "corrects" me when I get excited. Rolling Stones "I Go Wild"
Mile 17: Into the void. Because of my ankle/calf stuff… I never ran much past 17 miles in my training. I was seeing nice steady splits in training so I'm confident in my aerobic engine… the question is will my leg muscles hold up.
Mile 19: In my previous five marathons, I've always bonked. Like 90 seconds per mile slow down… often with some walking and pouting. There's a hypothermia alert on the course. First day of summer. Lovely. My hands are tingly. I kill off my second round of carbs. Run this mile.
Mile 20: I had a bargain with myself, if I succeeded in no-pace-peeking… I could look at my watch for overall time. 3:29:xx. Works for me!
Mile 21: we are coming into Duluth. Much "local color." Troll dolls… bad singing.. high fiving. And I'm still passing people (I passed 250, I was passed by 4). I can feel friends and family cheering for me -- shielding their eyes waiting for the bonk. Unbeknownst to me, my iPhone lasted a glorious 11 miles. "We" are all flying blind now.
Mile 24: I'm still running by heart rate. I'm NOT checking pace. I've done some mental math, and if I see 4:08 on my watch at mile 24, I've got a shot at 4:30 (a guy can dream). It was 4:11. Run this mile.
Mile 25: COBBLESTONES.. REALLY… MILE 25?!?!
The end of Grandma's winds around giving you no real clue where the finish is. It also had a "false finish" line of balloons. I'm trying to break 4:35 and these things matter! (That's the great thing about goals: there are so many to choose from).
Nearly a 25 minute PR. I've been trying to break 4:49:xx for four years. I've safely shutdown my Garmin so my splits are safe, my iPhone is dead so I can't really call anyone to celebrate. I'm pretty concerned about hypothermia.
I pick up my medal:
I head to Grandma's Saloon and Grill initially to get out of the elements. I have a $20, no reading glasses, and I'm underdressed (forecast predicted higher temps so I mis-packed for post race):
A few turtle friends like pickle juice, so I order fried pickles in celebration (this is completely logical to my glycogen depleted brain):
I enjoyed the onion soup more. Many rounds of iced tea.
90 minutes later I'm on the road back to the Twin Cities.
14 hours later: I popped out of bed (ok, aggressively hobbled) to look at my times. My brain can do math once again I think I might have had a negative split! 62 second negative split. Just Wacky!
The stars aligned on this race. The weather was pretty darn good. Any colder and I would have worn a windbreaker and possibly overheated. My ankle held up. Zero nature calls. No bonk.
I left thinking that Grandma's was a charming race. I liked finishing up near some restaurants on the water front. I got congrats from total strangers (Minnesotans are traditionally somewhat reserved).
Thanks for all the support (whether its a new PR report or a "Crash and Burn" report)!!
Woot! Way to kill that race, Alan!!
It was great to meet you. Thom and I will be back next year, if you want to come back and push your luck with the Duluth weather.
Great job, Alan! You almost broke my PR! I race that way (looking at a specific HR and planned HR ranges for specific parts of the race). It takes the stress away and see what you have accomplished by taking that out of the equation. Congrats!
And congrats to you as well, Scrapster. RR from you??????
I ran 5 miles today.
Tenns - GREAT race! Though I have to say it's not quite as exciting in you understated telling of it as it was when I was stalking you on the live tracker! And it was remarkable how going by your programmed heart rate ranges had you running such a consistent pace the entire way. Awesome job on the pr! And I love that you ordered fried pickles!
Mona - Hurray for being back on the marathon wagon!
Noonan - Glad you rested (from running at least) this week also. CIM is 23 weeks from today...just sayin'.
tpm - How'd the shoulder hold up on the walk? How long til you can graduate to shuffling?
Me - 6+ easy miles today. In honor of Tennesotans 'run slower to run faster' achievement I managed to hold it between 11-12mm the whole way. I'm getting much better at this. But I still balk at wearing a hrm.
Nice job Alan!
Hey everyone. thanks for the advice. I've never had a time goal for my race. Just to finish. I do have a problem with comparing myself with where I was in my running life last year, but I assure you, i'm running 12-13mm's and i'm not running all out crazy.
Anyway, glad I waited until today to my long run. Headed out this morning for my 7 miler. It was So hot, and humid and miserable. I really kept thinking this run would be So bad, but it wasn't. I headed out SUPER slow for the first two miles with my fiance. He turned around at 2 miles, and I kept going. The run was great. I didn't have any aches, pains or problems. I ran the entire run without having to walk.. felt great when I got done!
Week three begins tomorrow.
@Scrapster -- thanks again for the meet up
@D_BA_R -- "...almost broke my PR!...", compared to your mileage... I taper year-round (although if I hadn't stopped to turn on runMeter...hmmm)
@murphyO -- one word: cardiac drift! As we dehydrate, the heart pumps faster... but the effort level is sorta the same. 165 bpm in the first 30 minutes of running is huff and puff territory, at 4 hours it isn't.
@XC To Crazy -- thanks!
Morning! 5 miles done last night. Miles and weights tonight.
Tenn, that's what you get for slacking!
Hello Turtles!
Allyson - Welcome!
Darth - Bummer that the sun got you. If you think about it finishing feeling strong under those conditions is win in itself.
tennesotans - That is a great RR of a super race. Everything you did lined up in the best possible way and got you that gigantic PR. Congratulations! And all this 17 days after you set your eyes on it.
scrapster - Congratulations to both you and Thom.
me - Maybe trying this run by HR or 'Maffing about' in the Athenian heat wave was a bad idea. Its in the high 70s by 6am. What is a turtle to do? I can run better with my full range of beats per minute available to me.
I will complete the 3rd week though. I said i will do it and as Scarface said: "All i have in this world is my balls and my word and i don't break them for no one".
There are a lot of inspiring/success stories about Maff but all i got to say is YRMV. Maybe in the heart of winter coming down from a full marathon it could have gone better.
XC - Hurray for the great long run! It's those kind of days that keep you going.
atr - Your patience is amazing. I know you'll be happy when your experiment is ended.
me - Looking forward to running in the rain today! But first, waiting for it to rain... It pretty much never rains here May-Oct, so when we do get rain, it's in fall/winter so it's cold (by CA standards, i.e. in the 30s-50s.) So the opportunity to run in warm rain almost never happens. If it rains today, it will be the first time it has ever rained here on June 24. Am anxiously watching the sky....
D_BA_R, Murphy, and Tenns, Great RRs! Lovin' the pics. Sounds like y'all had some awesome races.
atr - I know I've said elsewhere that Maff is not for me, but I have done it before and it really does work, regardless of the season. It is harder to stick with in the heat of summer, but your results will surprise you.
Today was day 2 MAF training for me and it was mentally tough. I gave myself the choice of an 8am run in the heat or at the rec center on the air conditioned treadmill. You can guess I picked outside. 142 bpm in the summer heat is hard to maintain while making forward progress. I know I *can* go faster, but not at that HR. So, I made a deal with myself that if I accidentally went as much as 2 bpm over and could drop it back down just by further slowing down, I could, but it had to go back down in 1 minute or less. Any higher HR or slower reduction and it was walk time. I had to walk 4 times in 5 miles. Glad I did it, though. It's been about 6 years since I did aerobic base building, so it seems like a good time to revisit it.
T'otan - Yer my hero! Glad you got yer reward for all the patience and persistence you've shown over the past 2 years. AWESOME!
XC to C - I think you missed the point of my post. The issue is not that you're running too fast, it's all the concern about pace at this point in your training.
ATR in deciding between the desire to enjoy each run at the pace that felt right that day and viewing each run as part of an effort to get faster, I almost always chose to enjoy each run. That changed when I went over 5 hours.
Cleared by sawbones to do body weight squats & lunges, take the cushion out of the sling, and take the sling off for 2 handed tasks as long as I don't lift anything heavy. Should be able to start running by 07/17.
Great job Tenns! What race is next?
@konamona @tpm @Darthlawyer -- thanks! Sixth attempt was the charm. Glad you enjoyed the RR.
@Darthlawyer -- I'm running Disney in January... I may add something in the middle
@konamona @tpm @Darthlawyer -- thanks! Sixth attempt was the charm. Glad you enjoyed the RR.
@Darthlawyer -- I'm running Disney in January... I may add something in the middle
Awesome. I just decided I'm going to try for revenge on the Disney course after Chicago.
hi everyone! i was out of town for the weekend - a family reunion near jacksonville, FL - and so am catching up on posts now. congrats to the recent racers! i love reading these race reports, you guys. makes me feel inspired. also welcome to new posters!
i redid week 1 of my training plan as week 2 (thanks to atr's great suggestion) in hopes that giving it a bit more time would help my heel. the verdict is: maybe. i've been doing the heel drops, skipping a midweek run, and trying to foam roll my achilles. i think it's helping. at least it's not getting any worse, and i think it might be a bit better. still aches lightly for the first mile, and then we're good. i'm in new shoes (mizuno wave riders) so hoping for help there too. i think i like those but the toe box is narrower and i'm not loving that.
in florida i got up at 6 am (tough after a late night of celebrating with far flung relatives), ate a stale PB and J in the bathroom of our hotel so as not to wake my kids and husbands, drank no coffee, chugged some water, and headed out for a run. i ran 8 miles in humidity that put me in awe of people who live and train in those climates all year round. anyway, it was an experience!
have a great week, all!
Morning! 5 with strides tonight. Last night the run was so steamy, I wanted to die. And you know me, I can take it, but 97F heat index and 73 dewpoint was a bit too much with a sun that felt like it was noon. DH ran half of it with me, so it was all good.
RainyDay, and Jacksonville's weather is mild compared to down here in Miami. Enjoy!
Hey guys! Count me among the turtles. I've done two marathons. 5:10 and 4:51. Just getting back to the RW forums and still finding my way around the new format.
I can slow down the fastest shoe out there and turn any fast course into a slow run.
3 miles tonight. Man was it hot!
I posted Sunday about how perfect my 7 miler was...that was until I got home. Even though I had no pain at all while running, when I got home and got my shoe off, I had a strange bruise like pain in my left foot (this foot has never bothered me). It baffled me because it didn't hurt at all while running, not even an inkling of pain/discomfort. Monday morning it was still bothering me, so I took the night off to rest. Today, it was a little tender, but not gone. Someone suggested that my shoes don't have enough padding and so I thought I'd go back to my brooks ghost 5's tonight to see if it made a difference (been running in NB 1400's, they work great for me) and I remembered why I ditched the brooks. They are WAY too rigid. My hips and knees start aching as soon as I start running in them. My gait is off, and by 1.5 miles my calf is tight as hell and my right lower leg/foot is numb. I will never wear these shoes again. The pain in my left foot is gone while running. I finished up tonight and when I got home my foot pain seems to be almost gone. No idea if the foot just needed stretched out (I had been icing it, and rolling it with a golfball) or it was the different shoe. I'm at a loss. I can't continue to wear the brooks. They are horrible for me even though I got fitted for them. The 1400's have worked so well for me.
Another rest day tomorrow and i'll reevaluate the foot on Thursday. I'm icing it right now.
XC- how many miles have you been putting on your NBs? I find I have to replace mine every 290 miles or so, otherwise the cushioning dies and my knees and feet get wonky. Granted, I'm a bit heavier than a lot of distance runners, bu a lot of people get about 400 miles or less out of their shoes.
Rainy - welcome to humidity. Fan base -2,000,000. It sucks.
XC - if your Ghosts are F9.5, I'll take 'em off your hands. Although I am starting to outgrow those too, sadly. They serviced me through 2 marathons.
I got in 3 miles @MAF and a chest, back and shoulders weight workout today. Diet adjusted for marathon training. I will be constantly hungry for a few weeks, but it's all worth it.
Hello Turtles!
tpm - Those sawbones can't keep a good turtle down. I predict your first run will be before 7/17.
rainy - I hope your heel gets more definite about it. Also getting up at 6am after a late night celebration is the toughest part of that work out.
Ray - Welcome!
XC - You didn't mention if the pain was on the upper or the sole of the foot. If it was the upper it might have been just a very tight lace. Just my .02.
mona - Don't go too hungry.
me - So today was the last day of the Maff experiment. It was an experience. I found out that going so slow was not for me. An 8 minute km or about 13m/mile was hard to bear. Also my respect for the people slower than me got a big boost, you Turtles ROCK! I couldn't hold that pace for 26.2.
In other news i finally decided to go Hansons again. There is going to be heavy modification because i decided to add a race to my vacations plan so 2 marathons 1 schedule.
8/23 12th Self-Transcendence Marathon, NY USA.
10/11 31st Athens Classic Marathon, Athens Greece.
18 weeks start Monday 8/7 but i am going to start the hills from this week.
Ray, welcome.
ATR, I'll follow doctor's orders. Becoming a Buddhist? If slow running is joyless you shouldn't do it.
3 mile walks last night and this morning. Getting down close to 15 minute miles. That's faster than my pitiful shuffle at the end of a long run. This should quicken my Gallowalking. Ya think Gallowalkers would buy traffic sign yellow t-shirts with "CAUTION MAKES FREQUENT STOPS" on the back?
XC - Like atr, I was wondering where the pain is? Hope it continues to subside even if you don't run in the Brooks.
RAiny - Great job getting the 8-miler in even when it wasn't easy.
tpm - I think Gallow-walkers would buy that if endorsed by Gallow, but not if they thought someone was making fun of them. Nice work picking up the speed.
atr - Congrats on having survived the Maff experiment but to have had the fortitude to stick with it long enough to know it truly wasn't for you.
Ray - Welcome! Do you have a next marathon on the schedule?
Me - Yesterday was an srd, today appears to be urd. Having some hip pain that may be hip bursitis. Doing some icing and some resting. CIM training doesn't start til Aug. 5, and I plan to get there healthy.
Thank you for all of the advice everyone! I am now debating whether or not to try and log more running miles or not. I was previously only logging about 25 miles a week, and haven't been able to run since my last 1/2 marathon (two weeks ago) because of an injury. I guess I am just worried that if I try running more miles again I will also get hurt again. Decisions decisions...
Atr/ murphO - The tenderness is on the bottom of my foot. It doesn't seem like arch pain as it's too high up (closer to my toes). It seems to be doing much better today. it's still tender if I touch it, but it's not bad at all when walking. Luckily I don't run again until tomorrow night.
Rainy - welcome to humidity. Fan base -2,000,000. It sucks.
XC - if your Ghosts are F9.5, I'll take 'em off your hands. Although I am starting to outgrow those too, sadly. They serviced me through 2 marathons.
I got in 3 miles @MAF and a chest, back and shoulders weight workout today. Diet adjusted for marathon training. I will be constantly hungry for a few weeks, but it's all worth it.
I'm pretty sure they are 9's.. but they may just be 9.5's.. I will look when I get home. Other than a little trail dust, they are perfectly fine. less than 25 miles on them (if that)
Sorry I missed everyone yesterday. It was 3 miles in the morning and upper body weights last night, then 5 miles this morning and a little metabolic working out this afternoon. I get to go to the doctor in the morning and have needles jammed in my face again in the morning, so I had to swap running today for tomorrow.
Hi, guys. 2.50 miles with hubby today. I finally got my allergy shot (missing last week) and my asthma is already improving. Hoping i'm back to where I was prior to the illness before Monday.
Have a great night!
Hello Turtles!
tpm - I sure hope accepting Buddha as my true lord and savior is not part of the race packet pickup. But even if it is... How many times have you been baptised at an expo?
About the shirt, that would be very useful during races, for the rest of us.
Allyson - What kind of injury?
XC - Could you have stepped on a rock at some point? Or maybe some of your shoes have a very tight toebox. Think dress shoes not running.
me - At long last i did intervals today. I didn't set any land speed records but after those endless 8:00/km going 8:17 for the mile made me feel like a new Turtle. 4:55 for the km and 3:44 for the 800m. Avg BPM 166. Even my rest pace was faster than the Maff pace. Tomorrow feel-running. No looking at garmin just go.
See, I'm not really sure. I'm in college, and I don't have the money to go to the Dr. to get an x-ray done on it to know for sure. I know it was an overuse injury, but not sure if it was/is a sprain or tendinitis or a stress fracture. It was kind of in the top/side of my left foot around the ankle. I never saw any bruising, swelling, or noticed any tender spots when pressed on.It kind of seemed to bother me more once I put my running shoes on, and I had just gotten new shoes maybe about a month before then, so that could have something to do with it. It always hurt more in the morning and got better throughout the day, felt better with icing, and it has gone completely away in less than two weeks without running. Gonna try running on it again Saturday and take it easy. Hopefully it is fully healed and wont bug me again. Any advice is greatly appreciated! My marathon is still a little over 15 weeks out, so I really feel like I could be perfectly ready by the time it comes around if I approach training properly.
XC2C - I had similar pains and they went away when I stopped wearing running shoes with sprung toes. Mizuno and Brooks seem to me to have the highest toe lift.
ATR, glad you're having fun. All that slow running made you pretty fast. No religious encounters except @ New Jersey Marathon some yamulkats called me over and asked if I wanted a quick "tefilin" before the race.
walked 3.8 miles and broke the 15:00 mpm barrier. Found myself doing ultra arithmetic "If I walked 80 miles @ 4 mph that's 20 hours, plus an hour at rest stops, could I run 20 down hill miles in 4 hours and finish in 25 hours?"
Morning! I am planning on 5 and weights. Asthma is still a bother but this too shall pass.
Good afternoon Turtles! Been a while since I posted, but I am starting to get more free time to post here also. Looks like everyone is getting into their training for a fall race! I am in week 2 of Hansons advance plan per their new book. It is going very well and a bit of an adjustment compared to how I have trained for the last couple of fulls. I have my first ever 10k race Saturday, so that should help with training paces. Besides that, I am only planning on running the Bird In Hand half in Sept to get my Road Apple award!
Have a great day!
Thanks for the advice! It isn't bothering me anymore so I can't use your test, but if it comes back again I will certainly try that! Also, our Marathons fall on the same day in October. 10/13/13 is going to be here before we know it!
Hey, Turtley people!
Okay, I am back. I think I figured out how to post from my phone, so I can waste time with y'all while I am in Court. It'll take me a couple days to catch up for personals, so bear with me please.
No RR for me from Grandma's. Scrapster don't do RRs. Thom was super happy with his race, even though he didn't hit his time goal. We'll be back again next year.
5M tonight in the hoods and up through the local park. It. Is. Soupy. Ugh. Can we have fall yet?
Have a great night, peeps!

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If we look broadly at the stock market, Friday's rally did nothing to change the statistics. Breadth was good, but it did not manage to flip the McClellan Summation Index back upward. Volume was light, and net volume did not keep pace with the NYSE advance-decline line. The number of stocks at new highs, at just over 300, is still contracting. But the market doesn't much care about any of that right now.
So, instead of reviewing this further, we'll take a look at some of the charts folks have inquired about recently.
We'll begin with the euro-yen currency pair. I had originally calculated a target at the 120-to-122 area, and while it paused there for two weeks, it has since surged to 127-ish before it began to come down. Before we look at the chart itself, you might want to note that this chart bottomed along with the stock market -- so do take notice that it has now given up the last two weeks of gains. When we look at the chart, we see plenty of support at that 120 area, based on the uptrend line. I think it will reach that level.
The dollar-yen cross appears to have the same pattern, but it actually underwent a much steeper rise. Unlike the euro-yen pair, the dollar-yen has not yet taken out last week's low. Its uptrend line, at just under 92, is much closer to the current quote than is the euro-yen's uptrend line (at 120). While the dollar-yen may find support at 92-ish on this first trip down, I think it should eventually find its way toward the thinner line near 90.
As we all know by now, I am a fan of the dollar, lonely as that view is. I see this as a giant W-shaped pattern (drawn on the chart). The downtrend line on the dollar index is just overhead, a smidge above 80, which may or may not act as resistance the first time up. In my view, those two spike highs at 81 represent a more substantial resistance area. In fact, I'd love to see the greenback cross that downtrend line, get to 81 and draw in some bullish chatter -- and then pull back to retest the line. That would make for a better basing pattern (drawn in grey on the chart).
As for gold, I continue to see very little here. In fact, a break of that small uptrend line on the April contract would set up a test of that spike low around $1,630 per ounce. Perhaps then we'd see a shakeout and enough panic for a decent rally. Otherwise, there is nothing to see unless it breaks out above $1,700 on the upside. If this happens, it will probably be because fear has come back into the stock market -- which all the bulls assure me will not occur.
I was asked if the chart of Italy's FTSE MIB, which I showed here Friday, could become a cup-and-handle formation and be seen as bullish. So I took a look at the longer-term chart of the Italian market, and I discovered there is potential for a bottom: A pullback toward 15,000 would retest the downtrend line and flesh out a base. Of course, that is 10% down from the current level, so perhaps that isn't what folks want to hear.
Finally, here's a follow-up on the chart of the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX), which I posted here last week. At the time I noted a climb toward the 425-to-430 area would likely end the current rally. With the SOX closing just shy of 425 Friday, I thought I would point out that there is a gap to fill around 430, so it is getting into that zone of "enough" for now.
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Program Profile: School for Friends in Washington, DC
A strong focus on nonviolence, cooperation, and diversity keeps School for Friends connected to its Quaker roots.
Program Overview
Diversity is central to the mission of School for Friends. Located in a neighborhood with many gay and lesbian residents, it has always welcomed families headed by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents. For almost 30 years, Director Jim Clay has provided leadership in this area, modeling as a gay parent public support for family diversity. His efforts have had an effect. He says proudly, "Many of the ideas and policies we have championed have been adopted by surrounding programs, so we no longer have such a high concentration of LGBT-headed households. LGBT parents now feel comfortable in those programs too!"
Family engagement is also central to the program's mission. Clay talks about his school's high level of family participation: "As you may imagine, none of this happens by magic. A lot of encouragement and nurturing must take place to actually have families involved at this level. We always seek to find some way for all families to be involved and to have their culture honored."
Family Engagement Program Practices
Family Participation in Decision Making
Reciprocal Relationships
All teachers have benefitted from teacher "switch days," during which staff swap classrooms with a colleague. Switch days help teachers get to know the children and their families better. Clay says, "Teachers find these days so valuable to get to know the children in another classroom, exchange ideas with other teachers, and visit with children they have taught in the past or with children they will teach in the future." The school lets families know when these special days happen and emphasizes their significance for children, teachers, and families.
A Comprehensive Program-Level System
We are proud of our success in consistently attracting a diverse student population. At School for Friends, diversity exists not only in terms of race, religion, and nationality but we also have a longstanding commitment of welcoming children of gay and lesbian parents, supporting single parents, and welcoming families of all income levels. Among our children are those with different learning styles as well as many who are adopted. These are just some examples of the kind of diversity you will find at School for Friends; each year we encounter applicants who bring some component of diversity.
The diversity committee considers whether the school is effectively meeting the statement's intent and considers other ways the school can address issues of diversity. For example,
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My father is suffering from Idiopathic Pulmonary fibrosis (this is a form of irreversable lung disease where the capacity of breathing diminishes and the patient needs be on oxygen support. And there is no medical cure). I recently read about 'breathing through the skin' meditation; however I could not find much information on google. I have a hunch that this might help him.
I would appreciate if someone could give me answers to the following questions:
1. Is it possible to practice 'breathing through the skin" as a meditation (my father has no experience with any form of meditation, so reaching this state spontaneously is ruled out)? Are there some other serious implications?
2. If he practices it regularly, will it help him compensate for the shortage of pulmonary breathing?
3. Are there any other techniques that could help him maintain the oxygen levels in such a condition?


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Channel 16 Receives Programming Excellence Award
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Channel 16 Receives Programming Excellence Award
Fairfax County Government's Channel 16 was recently honored by the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) with its Government Programming Award. Channel 16 placed second for Excellence in Government Programming.
The national award was presented at NATOA's annual conference in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 5. The occasion marked the first time that Channel 16 has received the NATOA Government Programming Award in the overall excellence category. The award covers the entire spectrum of Channel 16 programming, including government meetings, documentaries, magazine programs, informational public service announcements and programs about government services.
NATOA is a national trade association that promotes community interests in communications. NATOA represents government cable television stations, as well as officials and staff who oversee communications and cable television franchising throughout the United States.
Earlier this year, Channel 16 received additional national recognition from the Alliance for Community Media, which named "Senior Times: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren" as the winner in the Seniors category of the 2007 Hometown Video Awards. The Alliance for Community Media is a nonprofit coalition of public, educational and government access cable stations that promote community communications and programs that are distributed on cable television access channels.
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Most addiction treatments are designed to do more than simply reduce or remove alcohol or drug use - they focus on getting addicted people to change their lifestyle and even their core life values as a way of preventing return of the problems.
During detoxification, or detox, healthcare practitioners physically stabilize an addicted person and get alcohol or other drugs out of his or her system, a necessary prerequisite to treatment.
Recovery: An Addicted Person's Responsibilities
Most addicted people must work hard to protect their recovery. They need to participate in therapy or support groups and to call upon others - friends or family members - for support. Twelve-step programs can be an essential source of ongoing assistance for people working to maintain long-term recovery.
Scientifically Proven Addiction Treatments
Scientists have learned which addiction treatments are most effective. Addiction specialists, mental health experts, government agencies and insurance companies now strongly encourage treatment counselors and doctors to provide care that is grounded in the best scientific knowledge.
How To Select a Good Treatment Provider
Here are some basics to get you started when it's time to pick someone to guide you through the process of addiction recovery. Decide whether you wish to attempt recovery without the framework of a treatment program. Understand the difference between counseling and therapy, choose between inpatient and outpatient care, learn the difference in care provided by doctors and other professionals.
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If you're unclear about the seriousness of your drug or alcohol problem, or about what type of help you need, here's a guide that may help you find an approach that works for you.
Drug Treatment for Adolescents
Although decisions about where to send an adolescent for drug or alcohol treatment often must be made quickly because a family is in crisis, families should do as much homework as they can to find the right treatment program. Drug Strategies, a nonprofit institute, has developed a set of nine criteria that can help parents to find and evaluate treatment programs for their teens.
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Families can find it challenging to find addiction treatment that is available, affordable, effective and well suited to their teen. Learn how to get information from prospective treatment providers on seven key points that can have a significant impact on treatment success.
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The sooner a person with an addiction gets help, the better. Treatment may be mandated, as through a court program, or a family may be able to persuade a relative to get treatment by following a new, gentle approach called CRAFT.


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Scholarship Recognition Day awards granted during Parents' Weekend
The college recognized its best scholars at the annual Scholarship Recognition Day ceremony, held April 3 in Brown Chapel. Associate Professor of History Dr. Laura Hilton, the 2008 recipient of the William Oxley Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching, delivered the address.
Distinguished Scholar Awards
Distinguished Scholar Awards recognize students whose academic performance at Muskingum College is outstanding and these awards are limited to students ranking in the highest five percent of their class. It is possible for a student to earn from one to a maximum of four such scholarship awards.
The First Year Award is a certificate and a bronze key in recognition of scholarship; the Second Year Award is a certificate and a silver key; the Third Year Award is a certificate and a gold key; and the Fourth Year Award is a certificate and the placement of the winner's name on a bronze plaque in the college's Montgomery Hall.
First Year Award
Leigh Ann Amspaugh, Laura M. Barkalow, Andrea M. Braessler, Elizabeth M. Bullard, Scott O. Chappuis, Abby P. Curtin,
Jacob R. Duffy, Kaytlyn B. Durant, Chandra L. Dutro, Alex R. Earich, Caleb D. Eno, Ashley M. Fox, Jeanna L. Gosser, Morgan L. Griffin, Maria N. Heintz, Angela M. Knight, Adria M. LeMasters, Hannah M. Lewis, Kathryn L. Lewis, Jourdon K. Leymon, Tanner M. MacLaine, Rebekah E. Martin, Heather M. Menarcheck, Kendra L. Mott, Lee E. Musser, Preston G. Oakley, Benjamin A. Pasley, Ly L. Pham, Derek Reichley, Ryan Reichley, Lisa E. Sakal, Nicholas D. Scheetz, Molly R. Scholl, Ted J. Shroyer, Caleb R. Slavinski, Nicole S. Staley, Ellen Swisher, Rodney D. Troyer, Jamie L. Turner
Second Year Award
Seth M. Barrett, Samantha J. Bice, Diana M. Biller, Kristen N. Fuller, Hannah L. Hilliard, Cassandra A. King, Natalie B. Krauss, Allison P. Maykuth, Douglas R. McClain, Mindy J. Mead, Amy L. Miller, Jenna Parrish, Jessica M. Selzer, Robert J. Snowden, Taisha N. Thompson, Debra M. Warner, Allison M. Wills
Third Year Award
Raychelle F. Atwood, John L. Drubel, Chelsea Ferguson, Justin L. Harstine, Tao Huang, Stephanie M. Kopec, George T. Malott, II, Laura J. Marshall, Melanie J. Priest, Caitlin Schultz, Nicholas Soltis, Ryan W. Worbs
Fourth Year Award
Caryn A. Conrad, Larissa J. Gorter, Marissa T. Oakley, Beverly A. Plumly, Elizabeth R. Strauss, Jessica B. Turner,
Martha A. Webster
Department Awards
The following awards are granted by college's academic departments, in recognition of academic achievements or contributions to the students' academic disciplines.
Miriam S. Allison Award in Education
Awarded to a student entering a career in teaching.
Ashley M. Hamilton '09
Amos Family Award
Awarded to sophomore or junior journalism students.
Print Journalism
Caitlin Schultz '10, Allison P. Maykuth '10
Broadcast Journalism
Caitlin Schultz '10
Doris Anderson Memorial Award in Humanities and Language
Awarded in memory of a former Muskingum College classics professor, to a student who
exhibits commitment to the study of the classics.
Emma L. Neishloss '09
Matilda Bailey Awards in English
Awarded to English students with academic merit, with preference given to prospective teachers.
Danielle N. Mathes '11, Katherine B. Reese '10
Beulah Brooks Brown Creative Writing Award
Awarded to upper class students majoring in English who exhibit talent in the area of creative writing.
Nathania K. Johnson '10, Zachary Kent Gress '11
John Anthony Brown Scholarship in Political Science
Awarded in memory of Muskingum College's 17th president, to political science students who exemplify Dr. Brown's commitment to academic excellence and intellectual integrity.
Kyle Greulich '10
Annual Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award
Awarded to first-year chemistry students.
Lisa E. Sakal '12, Nicholas D. Scheetz '12, Emily K. Boothby '12, Joseph S. Castle '12, Ashley M. Fox '12
Computer Science Award
Awarded to an outstanding computer science student.
Raymond A. Barry '10
Clement E. Dasch Endowed Scholarship Fund
Awarded in recognition of this retired Muskingum College biology professor who taught for 37 years.
Kristen N. Fuller '09, Douglas R. McClain '11
Joe L. Dubbert Award in History
Awarded to junior history students in memory of this late Muskingum College history professor.
David Shahbodaghi '10, Ryan W. Worbs '10
Mark Euken Award in Psychology
Awarded to students who shows exemplary independent scholarship in psychological studies.
Kristyn L. Story '09, Erica J. Miller '09
Andrew Frese Award
Awarded to an adolescent young adult or multi-age (K-12) candidate who demonstrates exceptional ability to build rapport with students.
Andrew K. Driggs '09
A. Bruce Gill and Mabel Woodrow Gill Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a student majoring in biology, chemistry or physics who pursues a degree in a medical field.
Trevor J. Lutz '10
Gleason Memorial Award
Awarded to a theatre student, in memory of Nancy and Marilyn Gleason, a former Muskingum College student.
Sean A. Schultz '10
L. Coleman Knight Award in Mathematics
Awarded to a first-year student in memory of this former Muskingum College professor.
Ted J. Shroyer '12
Hugh Kuhn Award in Biology
Awarded to a senior biology major.
Jessica B. Turner '09
Layton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded in memory of Charles and Ferne Layton, two former Muskingum College professors
Kristin R. Brumley '09
Amy B. Leiendecker Award in Music
Awarded to a senior for four years of outstanding service to the department of music.
Andrew S. Wichterman '09, Douglas R. Shuey '09, Martha A. Webster '09
Mathematics Award
Awarded to a senior mathematics student.
Kayla L. Bebout '09
John McCance Scholarship in Broadcast Media
Awarded to a student interested in radio technology and engineering, established in memory of John McCance, a local broadcast engineer who was instrumental in developing radio broadcasting at Muskingum College.
Nicholas R. Mayhill '11
The Bill and Ruth McCauley Scholarship Fund
Awarded to an upperclass education major.
Jayme L. Blackstone '09
Miller Family Award in Education
Awarded to students pursuing a career in teaching, in memory of three members of the Miller family, all of whom were teachers and Muskingum College alumni.
Whitney C. Ziemer '09
Agnes Moorehead Scholarship in Theatre
Awarded to a junior theatre student, in memory of this late actress, who was a Muskingum College alumna.
Cassandra A. King '10
Charles "Mose" Morehead Award in French
Awarded to first-year or sophomore French students, in memory of this former Muskingum College professor.
Tanner M. MacLaine '11, Heather M. Menarcheck '11
The H.P. Mount Scholarship
Awarded to a student pursuing studies in the field of theology.
Karen L. Witker '09
Cora I. Orr Award
Awarded to a senior psychology assistant, in memory of this former Muskingum College professor.
LaKeshia M. Jones '09
The Political Science Top Scholar Award
Awarded to a senior political science major who demonstrates achievement throughout his or her undergraduate study.
Thomas C. Wilson '09
David Quinn Beta Beta Beta Award for Outstanding Service
Awarded to a first-year student for service to Beta Beta Beta, Muskingum College's biology honorary.
John C. Bourne '12
Vishnu Saksena Beta Beta Beta Award for Outstanding Service
Awarded for service to Beta Beta Beta, Muskingum College's biology honorary.
Julia Travaglini '11
Rea Accounting Excellence Award
Awarded to students who demonstrate excellence in accounting.
Jeffrey S. Dubov '09, Adria M. LeMasters '09
Mary Bartlett Reynolds Award in Music
Awarded to a senior for four years of contributions to the department of music.
Laura R. Nichols '09, Kyle J. Ballantine '09
Rivingston Vocal Scholarship
Awarded to assist two students who are studying voice at Muskingum College.
Laura J. Marshall '09, Kayela C. Anderson '11
M. Wesley Roper Scholarship in Sociology
Awarded to sociology students, in memory of this former Muskingum College professor.
Sarah A. Shooter '09
Drs. Vishnu P. and Sudha S. Saksena Award in Conservation Science
Awarded to a junior who exhibits accomplishments in the area of research and scholarship.
Kyle Axe '11
George and Jean Schooley Phi Alpha Theta Prize in History
Awarded to a senior history student, in recognition of this Muskingum College alumnus and longtime area high school history teacher.
Kelsey L. Eilers '09, Chris Grunert '09
Mary Sharp Awards in German
Awarded in memory of this former language professor, to outstanding students of German.
Jessica M. Selzer '10, Tanner M. MacLaine '11, Matthew I. Mayforth '12
Mary Sharp Awards in Spanish
Awarded in memory of this former language professor to outstanding students of Spanish.
Timothy C. Knight '11, Abby P. Curtin '12, Matthew I. Mayforth '12
James L. Smith Awards in Mathematics
Awarded to a sophomore and junior, in recognition of this Muskingum College emeritus professor.
Lindsey K. Lorenz '11, Camelia Marina Petre '10
Robert Ellis Smith Scholarship in Physics
Endowed by this Muskingum College alumnus, awarded to students who major or minor in physics.
Andrea L. Richard '11, Camelia Marina Petre '10, Amy L. Miller '10
William Trumpeter Award in Psychology
Awarded to a senior psychology major who excels in research.
Christopher J. Meager '09
The Vellenga Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awarded to a sophomore chemistry major who displays the Christian principles of Dr. and Mrs. Si Vellenga.
Kristen N. Fuller '09, Douglas R. McClain '11, Seth M. Barrett '10
Dorothy D. Vellenga Award in Sociology
Awarded to a junior, in memory of this former Muskingum College professor.
Jennifer R. Fletcher '10
William J. Wallace Award in Chemistry
Awarded to a junior or senior chemistry major.
Trevor J. Lutz '10
The Emily Wasserman Music Scholarship
Established by the family and friends of Emily Wasserman '88 and awarded to a music major from a small, rural Ohio high school.
Taisha N. Thompson '09
Sara P. Wilhelm Award in English
Awarded in memory of this former Muskingum College professor, to a student who shows unusual promise in English, journalism, or speech communication.
Steven M. Dade '10
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- Market cap at $310.91M, most recent closing price at $17.13.
- Shares shorted have increased from 507.54K to 758.14K over the last month, an increase which represents about 1.61% of the company's float of 15.60M shares. Days to cover ratio at 3.87 days.
- Net institutional purchases in the current quarter at 1.1M shares, which represents about 7.05% of the company's float of 15.60M shares. The 2 top holders of the stock are FMR LLC and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.
- Revenue grew by 11.53% during the most recent quarter ($53.3M vs. $47.79M y/y). Inventory grew by -61.74% during the same time period ($5.13M vs. $13.41M y/y). Inventory, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 40.42% to 15.48% during the most recent quarter (comparing 3 months ending 2012-12-31 to 3 months ending 2011-12-31).
For many investors, companies with significant increases in shares shorted have a negative outlook and should be avoided, but these "smart money"-favored stocks with bearish short trends may deserve a second look. [More Lists: 3 Undervalued Stocks Near Ex-Dividend Dates] To start our stock list, we began with a universe of stocks with significant increases in shares shorted month-over-month as a percent of share float greater than 1%. This indicates that short sellers are now more bearish on these names than they were last month. Next, we looked for any suggestions of bullish sentiment from "smart money" investors. To do this, we screened for significant net institutional purchases over the last quarter representing at least 5% of share float. This indicates that institutional investors such as hedge fund managers and mutual fund managers expect these names to outperform into the future. Finally, we focused on companies with strong sales trends, specifically those with stocks exhibiting faster growth in revenue than inventory year-over-year. Inventory is the portion of goods not yet sold, so faster growth in revenue than inventory is considered an encouraging sign. The List For an interactive version of this chart, click on the image below. Analyst ratings sourced from Zacks Investment Research. Do you find these shorted stocks as promising as institutional investors? Use this list as a starting point for your analysis. 1. Carriage Services Inc. (CSV): Provides death care services and merchandise in the United States.


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March 18, 2013
Rumor Roundup
The Hole in the Plan
Royals general manager Dayton Moore spent the first half of the offseason overhauling his rotation—at the cost, in part, of his top prospect, Wil Myers. And although Moore was able to obtain Wade Davis, Ervin Santana, and James Shields, he did little to address the Royals' offensive concerns, one of which was and is the performance of right fielder Jeff Francoeur.
Were Myers still around, the Royals might have had a ready-made replacement for Francoeur. The 22-year-old could have displaced the veteran with a strong spring, or supplanted him before the All-Star break with an encore at Triple-A Omaha, where he hit .304/.378/.554 in 99 games last year. But Kansas City's starters ranked 26th in the league with a 5.01 ERA in 2012, and Moore decided that the rotation was a more pressing concern—pressing enough to overlook a short-term need and create a void that he is now scrambling to address.
Royals looking for a platoon partner for Francoeur
With Cain's fragility in mind, Rosenthal believes that Moore's preference would be to obtain a lefty outfielder with both the range to handle center and the arm to play right. Brennan Boesch, who was released by the Tigers last week and subsequently signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Yankees, drew interest from the Royals, but met only two-thirds of the job description. With the free-agent market running dry and Opening Day only two weeks away, Moore is "not optimistic" that his search will yield an ideal candidate before the start of the regular season.
On the other hand—even after sending Myers, right-hander Jake Odorizzi, and third baseman Patrick Leonard to the Rays—the Royals have a well-stocked farm system and plenty of controllable bullpen arms, giving Moore an abundance of chips from which to deal. The weight that the eighth-year GM places on filling the position in the next 14 days, and the degree to which he emphasizes his targets' defensive profiles, will determine the amount of talent that he is willing to dangle and the likelihood that he can meet the deadline.
The list of ideal candidates is short, but (purely speculating) the Cubs' David DeJesus fits the job description to a tee. DeJesus logged a .293 TAv versus right-handed pitchers last year, nearly matching his .295 career TAv against them, and he can adequately man all three outfield spots. He is entering the last guaranteed year of a two-year, $10 million deal, with a $4.25 million paycheck heading his way in 2013, and another $1.5 million due in a buyout for a $6.5 million club option.
The Cubs are unlikely to keep pace with the National League Central's top teams, so DeJesus is a good bet to leave the Windy City before July 31. Brett Jackson, the top internal candidate to succeed him, has hit .313/.458/.625 in 24 Cactus League plate appearances, after scuffling in a 44-game debut last year. DeJesus told ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers that he is in no rush to leave town or to cede his everyday role, but a strong offer from Moore could give Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer other ideas.
Nationals' Chris Snyder a popular back-up-catcher target
Rosenthal noted that Snyder, who ranks third on Washington's depth chart behind starter Kurt Suzuki and backup Wilson Ramos, is "likely to be moved," with the Angels among the teams in play. The 32-year-old Snyder is far removed from his days as an intriguing fantasy sleeper, but he still provides impressive power for a catcher, having slugged seven homers in 258 plate appearances last year. Of course, with that pop comes a bloated strikeout rate—27.1 percent, to be exact—and a worrisome injury history, including back surgeries in 2009 and 2011.
Hernandez, whose trade buzz was most recently noted by CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, comes with other baggage—namely, a $3.2 million salary that is excessive for an aging backup. The 36-year-old took a backseat to rookie Wilin Rosario last year, logging only 196 plate appearances and doing very little to warrant more action. Hernandez is 3-for-13 in Cactus League play, and the Rockies could easily supplant him with Yorvit Torrealba or Gustavo Molina, who are in camp as non-roster invitees.
In addition to the Angels, Heyman mentioned the Phillies, Pirates, and Rays as teams that could hypothetically pursue Hernandez. It's unclear, at this point, whether any of them have already inquired.
Update (11:47 a.m. ET): The Nationals have released Snyder, who subsequently took a minor-league deal from the Angels.
Daniel Rathman is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @danielrathman
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I wouldn't say that David DeJesus "fits the job description to a tee." Like the aforementioned Boesch, he also meets only two-thirds of the job description as, despite where the Cubs have played him, he really doesn't have the arm for right field.
Mar 18, 2013 08:08 AM
That's true, timber — I'd say it's more like 2.5/3 for DeJesus, because his range is definitely adequate in right.
Mar 18, 2013 08:44 AM
Is David Lough such a bad idea? Yeah, he might be a little Alex Presley-ish (bat-reliant OBP). But he makes contact, hits line drives and, with Cain, Getz/Giavotella, Hosmer and Escobar turns KC into a sneaky-fast squad.
Mar 18, 2013 11:35 AM
Lough has had a nice spring, but he had a 737 OPS in Triple-A last year, so the Royals would likely look elsewhere if they want more thump. He could be a solid placeholder until Moore makes a deal or a longer-term solution if the Royals choose to emphasize defense and team speed, as you suggested.
Mar 18, 2013 13:13 PM
If they don't find a compliment for Frenchy, wouldn't it make sense to start Dyson in CF and slide Cain over to right from time to time?
Mar 19, 2013 04:47 AM
That could be an option, but Rosenthal mentioned in his post that the Royals are looking for a more potent bat. If the Royals fail to acquire a better hitter by Opening Day, though, they'll need to decide between Dyson and Lough as short-term fixes.
Mar 19, 2013 10:43 AM
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Guest Bedroom Design Inspiration
As part of the People's Choice Round Four vote, we've included three potential designs for the guest bedroom. Style boards, created by our friends at Good Housekeeping magazine, express the beach lifestyle in three singular — and sensational — ways.
The process of creating design themes began with contributing stylist Frances Bailey, who scoured her favorite design magazines, blogs and books for inspiration before spreading photos and clippings out on the floor of her New York City apartment. Frances also drew from her love of North Carolina's Crystal Coast, a beach location that three generations of her family members have called their summer home. "It's such a special part of the world," she says.
Frances worked with Good Housekeeping editor in chief Rosemary Ellis and executive editor Janet Siroto over a period of several weeks to refine her designs before final presentation to the team at DIY Network. "This is such a joyful process — being able to dream," says Frances. "And being able to be creative and throw a lot of pasta on the ceiling, see what sticks and see what the people want it to be. I'm fascinated to see how it works out."
Nantucket Charm, a gender-neutral scheme Frances describes as "classic beach" and "all-American," is ideally suited for guest bedrooms. "There's something about this style that isn't girlie. A guy would feel comfortable in this room as well," she says. Avoiding anything too gimmicky or trendy, Frances looked instead to the home's own turn-of-the-century architecture and coastal location for inspiration.
A bowl of citrus fruits, placed atop a crisp white countertop, inspired Frances' vision for the Bold and Beach-y design theme. "It's just a super happy design," says the stylist, who was also drawn to the aesthetic of Jonathan Alder and Trina Turk when creating this specific look. "It would be a wonderful place to spend a weekend if you were a guest," she says of a bedroom decked in this theme's collection of colors and furnishings.
More than once during her brainstorming sessions, Frances spied photos of old oars and paddles, upcycled in unique ways. Weathered paddles reclaimed as a headboard became the stylist's lightbulb moment. "I just thought that was genius," she says. Her brainchild, Recycled Chic, presents reclaimed items in a cool, chic way, set against a soothing, sea glass-inspired color palette. "This theme is a little bit more DIY, but it's also charming and fun and in the spirit of this house," she says.
The Good Housekeeping staff is joining in the fun of the People's Choice program, casting votes and keeping fingers crossed for their own particular favorites. "The one I am most drawn to is the bright Bold and Beach-y," says Janet Siroto. "In part I think I like how happy the colors are. And I think a guest room is a place to take a risk when using bright, saturated colors like that." Frances, too, is drawn to the citrus-inspired theme for its fun mix of hues, but admits that New York City's cold and grey weather conditions of late may be informing her decision. "I am excited to see what fans choose," she says. "I think that's really refreshing and fun – throwing out the 'best of the best' ideas and letting readers make the final decision. As a designer, I would be super happy to execute any one of these."


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A Vision of Britain through Time provides the following description of Leaden Roding from John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales of 1870-72:
Leaden Roding is one of The Rodings (or Roothings) - a group of villages in Essex, England, the largest group in the country to bear a common name. They are believed to be the remnants of a single Anglo-Saxon community known as the Hroðingas, led by Hroða, who sailed up the River Thames and along a tributary in the sixth century and settled in the area. This was one of the sub-kingdoms that were absorbed into the Kingdom of Essex. The River Roding and the villages derived their name from Hroda. The typical pronunciation of the name is "Roadings". The Rodings formed a single land unit that was investigated by Stephen Basset.
The villages are recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Rodinges in the Hundred of Dunmow. In the time of Edward the Confessor, it was held by the Abbey of St Æthelthryth of Ely; however, after the Norman Conquest, part was taken by William de Warenne. Part was also held by the de Veres and de Mandevilles families, who became the Earls of Oxford and Earls of Essex. By the 14th century, the boundaries and names of the villages had become fairly established.
Leaden Roding was part of the Dunmow Rural District from 1894 until 1974. Since 1974 it has been located in the Uttlesford District of Essex.
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Good for Hibbert.
If we feed him the ball in the post more and play him 32 mpg or so he could edge into the top 20 next year. I expect big things from Hibbert, and I think he'll justify his big contract. He's our most important player, and he's shown flashes of being one of the best bigs in the league, he did well in avoiding much of a huge slump like he had previously had once a year last season, now to eliminate it and raise his game 1 notch, and he'll be in the ASG year in year out.
Generally Hibbert, George and Hill should rise next year, while Granger and West stay the same, or West may rise due to being healthy all season.


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Former Gator Chris Rainey settles legal issues with no contest plea
Former Florida RB/return specialist Chris Rainey pled no contest to disorderly conduct in an Alachua County courtroom today, effectively ending his legal troubles following his arrest earlier this month on charges of simple battery after an alleged dispute with his girlfriend.
Rainey appeared before Judge Walter Green who withheld adjudication, but fined Rainey $200 and imposed court costs of approximately $300 in conjuction with Rainey's plea. Rainey's charge was reduced to disorderly conduct because the alleged victim denied being battered, and witnessess had contradictory statements.
According to a report from the Gainesville Police Department when he was arrested Rainey, who played for the Gators from 2008-11, and the alleged victim were in an argument over Rainey's cell phone when the woman entered the vehicle of Rainey's roommate, and he began to confront her on the passenger side of the vehicle, then began pulling her out of the vehicle.
Witnesses told police they observed Rainey slap the victim across the face with an open hand. Both Rainey and the female victim then fell to the ground. The victim was able to run away, according to the report, but Rainey chased after her because his cellphone was in a bag the alleged victim was carrying. Rainey grabbed the bag, and they both fell to the ground again. Neither Rainey nor the woman suffered visible injuries, according to police. …


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The Art of Midwifery
The single most important factor I saw in tear prevention during my 12-year practice as a midwife was the s-l-o-w delivery of the presenting part. This seemed to give the tissues enough time to stretch. So when the head would crown, I'd ask the mother not to add to the push, but pant if she had to, and let her body ease the baby out. This seemed to be more effective than anything else I did (warm compresses, oil, perineal massage, positioning, etc.).
— Patricia Kay, CPM
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Jan's Corner
Hemorrhage Control
The wisest plan a midwife can make for hemorrhage control is to prevent it. In our practices, let us align with the maternal process that is designed by its creator to prevent hemorrhage and promote bonding. All around the world Western medical practices have taken over birth. These practices are not in line with God's plan to prevent it. Let's remake our practices so we seldom see a hemorrhage. I have heard several experienced midwives say they seldom encounter a hemorrhage, because they keep their practices in line with the natural plan.
A calm reassuring attitude of the midwife in both pregnancy and birth are very important. Kindness doesn't take long even if your practice is very busy. Keep mom from worry as much as possible. I love Michel Odent's advice: "Do not disturb the mother!"
Let mom's body tell her when to push. Honor the rest-and-be-thankful stage. Let her assume the best position. No lithotomy.
Banish fear.
No dilation checks without a *really* good reason. The whole body is saying down and out, not in and up. Make sure you really need the information and have her permission before you do one.
Put baby directly in mom's arms, skin to skin.
Leave the cord intact until after the placenta comes, or longer.
Keep it calm. Mom's own oxytocin is highest just after her baby is born if she has not been given drugs of any kind. Use this resource to her benefit and yours.
Don't pull the placenta out. Give it time to detach. Be aware of any excess bleeding.
Do not disturb the bonding process. Talk as little as possible at this time.
Consider using the placenta for hemorrhage control if it is out. The cord and membranes can be used as well if the placenta hasn't detached. Be ready to treat hemorrhage if it occurs, but don't cause it.
I believe if we had instituted these practices 50 years ago, we would have saved millions of mother's lives.
Jan Tritten, mother of Midwifery Today
Jan Tritten is the founder, editor-in-chief and mother of Midwifery Today magazine. She became a midwife in 1977 after the amazing homebirth of her second daughter. Her mission is to make loving midwifery care the norm for birthing women and their babies throughout the world. Meet Jan at our conferences around the world, or join her online, as she works to transform birth practices around the world.
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Champagne and the Fetus Ejection Reflex
The more I try to combine what I have learned from my experience of hospital birth and homebirth, the more I am convinced that the best way to protect the perineum, to avoid a serious tear and to eliminate the reasons for episiotomy is to deviate as little as possible from the physiological model. In other words, the best way is to create the conditions for an authentic fetus ejection reflex (Odent 1987; Odent 2002).
I am often asked to clarify the difference between the fetus ejection reflex and the well-known Ferguson's reflex (Ferguson 1941). The Ferguson's reflex is related to mechanical conditions: the pressure of the presenting part on the perineal muscles. A real fetus ejection reflex can occur long before the descent of the presenting part, or long after. It can start before complete dilation, or after. Usually it does not occur at all because the prerequisite is complete privacy. In the context of homebirth, I am familiar with this reflex when I follow the progress of labor from another room through the sound the woman is making, while her husband or partner goes shopping and there is nobody else around other than an experienced, motherly, silent and low-profile doula. I cannot remember one case of an authentic reflex in the presence of the baby's father. During the reflex, there is a short series of irresistible, uncontrollable contractions, with no room for voluntary movements; the laboring woman can be in the most unexpected postures (often complex, asymmetrical, bending forward postures).
I have interpreted this reflex as the effect of a sudden spectacular reduction in neocortical activity, making possible the release of a complex hormonal cocktail. The release of high levels of hormones of the adrenaline family is suggested by the sudden expression of fear (often a very short episode of fear of death) that precedes the irresistible contractions (Odent 1991), and by a sudden tendency to grasp something and to be upright. The most helpful thing to do in terms of facilitating the fetus ejection reflex is just to accept this sudden expression of fear (e.g. "Kill me," "Let me die") without interfering: Reassuring rational words—a stimulation of the neocortex—would inhibit the reflex. The release of a high peak of oxytocin is of course suggested by the sudden power and efficiency of the uterine contractions. As for the ecstatic state of the mother, it suggests that the hormonal cocktail includes morphine-like hormones.
We must keep in mind that the term fetus ejection reflex was originally used by Niles Newton, when she was studying the factors influencing the birth of mice (Newton, Foshee and Newton 1966)—mammals who do not have a neocortex as powerful as ours. The reflex can occur among humans, provided that the activity of the neocortex is dramatically reduced so that the human handicap is overcome.
— Michel Odent
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Q: Midwives: What are your best tear prevention tricks?
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A: Do lots of perineal massage in the third trimester to increase blood flow and tissue elasticity, as well as to familiarize yourself with the sensation of the muscles moving. Don't push actively in the second stage (no valsalva) and allow baby to come at a sensible pace!
— Jessica Smart
A: Prenatal preparation in terms of diet, exercise and work to resolve body image issues and any history of sexual or pelvic floor trauma. Prepare the mom for what to expect in labor and second stage, including possible midwifery interventions, such as flexing the head or helping thin maternal tissues. Avoid pushing too early to help avoid perineal swelling. Use trigger points to release the perineal floor. Know how to support mom to crowning and after. Don't rush the birth of the head without clear indication of fetal stress, and do allow baby to recover between contractions!
— Mary Littlefield
A: Waterbirth!
— Samantha McCormick
A: We use ginger compresses at Gentle Birth Midwifery Services in Bisbee, Arizona.
— Karen Michelle
A: Upright positioning, mama's hands on her baby's head as it emerges (if she can…) so she can feel how fast the baby is coming and control the birth herself. Good sex during pregnancy and a good relationship. Feeling relaxed in her choice of birth place and birth attendants. Being in water, and a whole-food diet!
— Lily Bhavani Aquarian
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Greetings everyone,
In only three weeks I'll be seeing many of your lovely faces at our conference in Blankenberge, Belgium. How exciting! It's such a lovely feeling when months of hard work and preparation finally come to fruition. I'm sure you all feel the same way after your own preparation of pouring over the program, highlighting your favorite classes, agonizing over whether you're going to go to one or another amazing class that is scheduled at the same time, sending in your registration forms and perhaps booking travel and finding all the neat little local places you might pop out to go visit when you're not in class.
I'm going to add one more thing to your exciting to-do list for the conference. We have a wonderful last minute addition to the program!
Tlalie Vered Shir will be teaching in the early morning before classes. She is a doula who accompanies homebirths, mainly in water. She developed Heartsong, a program that uses song/sound vibration with theta healing imagery, especially for women, pregnancy and birth.
Here is the summary of her class:
"As birth is an accelerated sacred process of trance-forming, creating a safe sounding space relaxes the nervous system and promotes a healing vortex. While allowing this space, we can be in a deeper connection with the source and attune to the moment. In the morning gatherings we will create sound together, learning new skills and ways to be in touch with our inner well."
So come join us in Meeting Room 8 every morning before class for this delightful offering.
To learn more about the other classes that will be at our upcoming conferences, please visit our website: Belgium 2013 / Harrisburg 2014
— Andrea Goldman, conference coordinator
My grandchild was born about one minute after the midwife walked into the bedroom. His cord was wrapped tightly around his neck and after she untangled him, she noticed how blue he was and, forgetting that she was chewing gum, felt that she needed to breathe a couple of breaths into him. Her gum went into his mouth and she had to do a quick sweep to remove it!
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As someone who is an addict it's definitely a terrible disease. And like said above, it definitely doesn't discriminate and it will take control of anyone who gives it a chance. I really feel for Phillip, so sad. I couldn't imagine having all the money he has and being an addict. Would be so easy to get out of control and so hard to quit.
Thankfully I was only addicted to hard painkillers and not heroin, but still pretty much the same thing. Luckily I'm two years clean from everything though and take it one day at a time.
I definitely agree it's a social and depression problem though. I moved around way too much during my youth and didn't have too many friends and social anxiety which led me to doing drugs to combat the depression. If only this country quit treating addicts as criminals and more as patients maybe we wouldn't have as big of a problem with drugs as we do now. It's only getting worse too. They are making a lot of the stronger opiate pills abuse proof which is making the prices rise on the ones that aren't abuse proof and it's making people jump to heroin and then to the needle.