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I read a lot of these bag reviews and see that many of us have drastically different strategies in building our tourney or genreal play bags. In reading 50-100 of these post, I have realized that I understand less about the bag looking at the actual disc names than I do when the author gives a brief description of the intended use of each disc. So in this post is my intention is to find out what "types" of disc do you carry to put together your ultimate arsenal. I have posted the formula below that i have carried in the past that has done me well but I am interested see what you guys think is absolutely necessary. P.S. if you feel the need you can post the type of disc you use to fill the spot, go ahead, but I am less concerned with that than the strategy behind the type of disc you select.
You will notice my philosophy for the most part is a disc for Left, Right, and Strait. For each range of disc i will typically have one for each flight path so that I rely more on the disc and less on my own manipulation.
Distance Drivers:
Max Distance - something with good stability, but not a pig, something that simply just goes a long long way or will always finish left if dont give it my all.
Consistant Long Distance - the go to when a hole is 400+ requires true accuracy, its strait as an arrow and a sureshot
Understable Long D - something that goes a long way and finishes right(backhand), usually something designed for this out of the box in a strong plastic so it doesnt go all roller on me in a few rounds
Fairway Drivers:
Crazy Overstable - Windy day disc that also compliments my get out of jail free style of tomahawk/thumber throws.
Strait as an Arrow - Same as the consistant long D above, but for 300-400 Range. In my case my most trustworthy driver.
Understable Fairway - something in the 300-400 range that finishes right. usually something designed for this out of the box in a strong plastic so it doesnt go all roller on me in a few rounds
MidRange - These are tricky as tend stick to one consistant mold with multiple versions or levels of use
The Always Overstable - something that will fly strait but finish left and is typically made of a stronger plastic to slow the characteristics from changing.
Strait as an Arrow - this bad boy is usually a little worn but flies strait as robin's arrow. My Favorite Middy
Understable Middy - Beat to Hell and Back, Always finishes left after nice straitish flight
Putters - Simplistic on these Bad Boys
The One and Only - Usually a big bead style thats over stable in a grippier but strong plastic to grab the chains but still not warp on short driving duties.
I realize that this requires a bit more time and effort than just listing the 50 discs many of us carry. But it could be a really useful idea for Am's, like myself, to see what other players are doing strategically.


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Black History Month 2013
In honor of Black History Month, SBAI is featuring black female leaders in the United States who have done groundbreaking work in government.
Carol Elisabeth Moseley Braun
Carol Elizabeth Moseley Braun was born on August 16, 1947 and grew up living in a segregated neighborhood in Chicago's south side. Moseley Braun graduated the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1969 for her bachelor's degree and received her law degree in 1972 from the University of Chicago. She remained in Chicago, serving as a prosecutor for the United States Attorney's office from 1973-1977. During this time she won the Attorney General's Special Achievement Award for her work on housing, health, and environmental issues. Moseley Braun was the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Senate, representing Illinois from 1993-1999. In February 2003 she announced her intention to win the Democratic Party's presidential nomination but dropped out of the race in January 2004. Moseley Braun is pro-choice, in favor of increased gun control initiatives, against the death penalty, and was one of 14 senators to vote against the Defense of Marriage Act.
Barbara Charline Jordan
After unsuccessful campaigns in 1962 and 1964, Barbara Charline Jordan finally won a seat in the Texas House of Representatives in 1966. This election made her the first African American to be elected to the Texas Senate since 1883 and the first African American woman to be elected to the position. After serving in the Texas Senate until 1972, Jordan was elected to United States Congress. Former President Lyndon B. Johnson supported Johnson, assisting her in securing a spot on the House Judiciary Committee. In 1975 she was appointed to the Democratice Steering and Policy Committee. There was talk of Jordan being Jimmy Carter's potential running mate in 1976 but instead she delivered the keynote at the Democratic National Convention, the first African American woman to do so. In 1979 Jordan retired from politics and began teaching ethics at the University of Texas at Austin. Suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and Leukemia, Jordan passed away in 1996 at the age of 59, survived by her long-term partner Nancy Earl.
Patricia Roberts Harris
Patricia Roberts Harris, born May 31, 1924, graduated Howard University in 1945 with highest distinction. In 1943 she participated in one of the first lunch counter sit-ins where she met her future husband, William Beasley Harris. She pursued post-graduate work at the University of Chicago and at American University. Harris began working for the United States government as an attorney for the Department of Justice. It was there that she developed a friendship with the new Attorney General Robert Kennedy. She was appointed the co-chairperson of the National Women's Committee for Civil Rights by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. A year later, Harris was elected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention and worked on Lyndon Johnson's presidential campaign. In 1965, President Johnson appointed Harris as the Ambassador to Luxembourg, making her the first African American woman to serve as a United States Ambassador. She served on President Jimmy Carter's cabinet when he began his term in 1977, which incidentally made her the first African American woman to be in the Presidential line of succession. Harris also served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. She lost an election in 1982 for Mayor of Washington, D.C. but accepted a full-time professorship at the George Washington National Law Center. She died of breast cancer in 1985 at the age of 60.
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm
After graduating Columbia University in 1952 with a Masters in Elementary Education, Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was a director of a child care center. Her political career began In 1964, winning a seat in the New York State Legislature. In 1968 she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, making her the first black woman elected to such a position. Chisholm participated in the founding of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971 and in 1972 she was the first black candidate for the President of the United States from a major party. Chisholm was backed by the National Organization of Women and Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem were among her supporters. During her unsuccessful campaign she survived three assassination attempts. Chisholm continued to serve in Congress until 1982. During her time there she was focused on increasing funding for education and healthcare, and reducing the military spending budget. Upon retiring, Chisholm returned to her roots in education, teaching Women's Studies and Politics at Mount Holyoke College. In 1993 Chisholm was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and President Bill Clinton nominated her as the ambassador to Jamaica, which she had to decline based on her health. She passed away January 1, 2005 at the age of 80.
Condolezza Rice
Born in 1954, Condoleezza Rice has already had a long political career. She graduated the University of Denver in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Rice taught Political Science at Stanford University from 1981-1987. In 1982 she changed her political affiliation from Democrat to Republican in part because she disagreed with President Jimmy Carter's foreign policy. Rice served as the Special Assistant to the Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1986 and from 1989-1991 she served in the National Security Council as Director (and then Senior Director) of Soviet and East European Affairs under President George H.W. Bush. During this time she was also a Special Assistant to the President on National Security Affairs. On January 26, 2005, the United States Senate confirmed her nomination as Secretary of State, making her the first African-American female to hold the position. After the Bush administration, Rice returned to academia and to teaching at Stanford University.

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Maroon 5's Adam Levine Tells MTV: 'F--- You!'
Bitter non-nominee?
Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine won't be attending Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards -- and not just because his band isn't up for any of the show's many moonmen trophies.
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"The VMAs [are the] one day a year when MTV pretends to still care about music," The Voice mentor, 32, tweeted Saturday. "I'm drawing a line in the sand. F--k you, VMAs."
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MTV responded minutes later via Twitter, telling the "Moves Like Jagger" singer: "Soooo you'll be tuning in at 9/8C tomorrow right? (BTW, bonus points if you TwitPic your 2004 Moonman!)"
Less than 30 minutes later, Levine -- currently on tour with Train and Gavin DeGraw -- said he has no qualms about making the bold statement on Twitter.
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"Still waiting to have my 'Jerry Maguire mission statement moment of deep regret,'" he wrote. "Not happening. Phew!"
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Following up on February's premiere of Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (read our story HERE), DC and Warner Bros. proudly debuted their latest DC Universe animated film Superman/Batman: Apocalypse last week! Bringing back the 'trinity' of the DC comics universe along with newcomers Supergirl and Darkseid, the film releases on DVD, Blu-ray and more on September 28th. To promote the film two screenings were held last week - one in Beverly Hills and one in New York City. I was lucky enough to attend the West Coast premiere!
The Red Carpet
Just like in the fall, the main event took place at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills featuring the very first screening. While some tickets were available to the public, most were reserved for media and press. Before the film began those of us in the "press corps" were invited to interview and take photos of the film's cast and crew on the Paley Center red carpet. The room was surrounded by posters for the film, which looked really cool.
Andrea Romano, casting/dialogue director for Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
First up was Andrea Romano, casting/dialogue director for Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (not to mention nearly 100 other animated project stretching back all the way to 1984)! The always pleasant Romano was eager to discuss this project. I asked her what was "new and different" about S/B: Apocalypse, to which she replied that it's the first time in the DC films we'll be seeing Darkseid! And he won't be simply a rehash of the character from the animated series, but even more evil, with an elegant side as portrayed by Andre Braugher. Also appearing for the first time is Supergirl, who provides a whole new view of the DC universe innocent and ignorant of culture. Andrea described the film's "dichotomies: there's a more sophisticated Darkseid and the innocent Supergirl, and at the same time the pair of Superman and Batman. Then there's the issue of the first new Kryptonian (other than Superman); Kal-El and Kara didnt even know each other existed!" When asked about the return of Tim Daly as Superman Romano recalled his "great acting ability. He has friendliness, and while he's not dark (that's Batman), he is tremendously strong. He's a perfect everyday good guy."
Susan Eisenberg, voice of Wonder Woman
Next up was Susan Eisenberg, who triumphantly returns to the role of Wonder Woman which she essentially defined in the Justice League Unlimited cartoon series. I asked her about this, and she enthusiastically agreed "I'm back as Wonder Woman! It's been six years, so I basically put away the character. It's been thrilling." Asked about what was different or the same, she said "it was easy because it was the same crowd. Wonder Woman looks a little different. She's tougher, kickin' butt in lots of big action scenes." Apocalypse also features a return to the island of the Amazons, Themyscira. Susan noted that "there are some new Amazon characters too, in addition to Supergirl who's also different from what she was in the Justice League series. Wonder Woman is more grown up, and becomes a mentor to Supergirl." Considering whether there were any notable Wonder Woman lines, Susan recalled an interesting tidbit. "When the trailer came out there was a Wonder Woman line, but they used temp audio. I had to tell people that it wasn't me in the trailer, but I am in the movie!"
Rachel Quaintance, voice of Lyla and Artemis
Just like in every DC Animated feature, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse features some new voice talent alongside those who have played before. In dual Amazon roles is Rachel Quaintance, who was up next on the red carpet. She described her experience as "very interesting. It was my first time voice acting, and my introduction to these movies and comics. Lyla [the superheroine known as Harbinger] is introspective, while Artemis is much more aggressive." I asked Rachel which character related more to her, which elicited a laugh. "Well," she replied, "Lyla is the prettiest, but it was all fun!" Her favorite part was the acting, which she described as "smaller, requiring a whole new skill and style." Rachel is only just now beginning to understand what it means to be involved in the DC Universe, and is incredibly thankful to the loyal fanbase.
Lauren Montgomery, Director of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Swinging by for a brief interview was Apocalypse's director, Lauren Montgomery. A true veteran in the field, Montgomery previously directed Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, Green Lantern: First Flight, Wonder Woman, and Superman/Doomsday! Asked how she chooses her films, Lauren divulged that "there's a list of projects at Warner Brothers, and the directors are assigned to the films. I was really excited to do this one because of all of the strong female characters. And there's plenty of what the fans like: the fighting! There are even lots of girl fights. But, there's also a heart-warming story." I asked Lauren about how she approached the different planets seen in the film. "It was very organic to the source material [the film is based on the DC storyline Superman/Batman: The Supergirl from Krypton]. We started with the look and went from there." Coming up next for Lauren is a segment in the anthology Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors, and then Batman: Year One, which will emulate the classic story all the way down to the art style!
Tim Daly, voice of Superman
Next up was the biggest star of the night, film and television star Tim Daly! If you didn't know, when it comes to animation Daly IS Superman. Way back in 1996 he starred in the Superman television series, which solidified that identity. It's been a while since he's played the character, so he was asked about how he does it. "Superman to me is all about telling the truth. When I originally went in to audition I put on a voice and was told 'stop, just be you.' So, Superman is my voice." Pondering the eternal popularity of the character, Daly broke it down this way. "It's all about what the fans enjoy, and when you boil it down it's all about the idea of having powers. And what's the one power that everyone really wants deep down? To fly." I asked Daly about what Superman gets to do in this new film, and he explained that "Superman gets to mentor Supergirl; for the first time he has a real family. The film also further develops his relationship with Batman. Superman accepts him, and even gets a kick out of teasing the dark hero. Bruce 'sees the cloud in every silver lining.'" Daly's favorite part of playing Superman is the appreciation he has for the devoted fans. "I never take it for granted. It's an honor."
Tab Murphy, writer of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Tab Murphy may not be a name thats familiar to a lot of comic book fans, but the writer of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse has a very interesting career. His works include several animated Disney films and the 1987 cult classic My Best Friend is a Vampire, but he's best known for 1988's Gorillas in the Mist! Murphy first got involved with the DC animated films by writing the Green Arrow short, and then they sent him Apocalypse as a follow up project. He calls it "a great gig." On the subject of how much freedom he had in adapting the graphic novel, Tab said "I really respected the source material. These are iconic characters, in a story full of humanity and even humor. Supergirl in particular is a fantastic character dealing with a crucial dilemma. I have a 13 year old daughter so I can relate to her story. Her point of view was what I focused on most. She's lost, but an incredibly strong female character." Asked about the most challenging aspect of writing this film, Murphy explained that every morning he would "sit down in front of the computer and find the graphic novel missing; then it was a matter of finding which of my six kids took it!"
Bruce Timm, animator for Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Last up on the red carpet was the guru of DC animation himself, Bruce Timm. He too was very eager to discuss the new film, noting that it was unique with "a bunch of awesome women; we've got Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and more! It also closely follows the graphic novel in art and style. The project was very gratifying." When asked what the hardcore fans will like specifically, Timm pointed out "the voices, especially the return of Daly and Eisenberg. Michael Turner's art also really translates well into appealing animation. It's a good combination of the strengths of the novel and what we do in the animation world." I asked Bruce the elements that are new to the DC film series. "Darkseid appears for the first time, and he's not the original Kirby style; Turner's take on the character was distinct. Apokalips too!" The last question before we were ushered into the theatre elicited a humorous response. Asked whats the best part of working on these films, Timm replied "finishing the project!"
The Film
As I mentioned above, Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is based on the storyline Superman/Batman: the Supergirl from Krypton written by Jeph Loeb in 2004. While it diverges slightly, the film essentially tells the same story. At its outset, a strange object crashes into Gotham City's bay, leading to an investigation by the Dark Knight. Batman finds an alien spaceship, but its occupant is missing. He quickly tracks down a young woman with various super powers, who is revealed to be not just another living Kryptonian, but the cousin of Superman himself! Unsure of herself and unaware of the world she now inhabits, Kara Zor-El must learn what it means to live on Earth and to control her powers. At the same time across the universe, Darkseid's lieutenant Granny Goodness is "auditioning" candidates for the post of her highness' bodyguard, with little success. Keeping tabs on the events on Earth, the lord of Apokalips determines that Kara will be his...
While it carries the same basic title of "Superman/Batman," Apocalypse is not so much a direct sequel to Public Enemies as it is a story in the same universe. The biggest thread running through the two films is the deep and close relationship between the two named protagonists. As usual, the two very different heroes do not see eye to eye, and it is up to the Kryptonians' optimism to win over the Dark Knight. hat being said, Batman has some great and funny lines in this movie that will surprise some fans!
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Like Public Enemies and Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, this new film expands the DC universe on film by bringing in lots of characters that may not be familiar to new fans. The amazons of Themyscira play a large role in the story, as does their leader Wonder Woman and resident seer Harbinger. Granny Goodness' Female Furies provide vicious opponents for the heroes, and the catalyst for Darkseid's search is the defection of Big Barda, who also has a major role in the film. Bringing these characters to life is a fantastic voice cast. Other than the aforementioned Tim Daly, Susan Eisenberg, and Rachel Quaintance, Apocalypse brings together the quintessential Batman in Kevin Conroy, Andre Braugher as Darkseid, Summer Glau as Supergirl, Edward Asner as Granny Goodness, and many more!
The animation of Superman/Batman: Apocalypse is very cool. It's very authentic to the original Michael Turner art, especially the character styles. Supergirl in particular is re-created with that intense big eyed look as defined by Turner. Superman is big and strong without going overboard in the McGuiness style, with a powerful chin balanced by soft eyes. All of the female characters are, frankly, hot, with particular attention paid to the physiques of Kara, Wonder Woman, and Big Barda. Darkseid is a hulking brute, though not as craggy as other versions weve seen. As discussed in the interview segment, the film also has breathtaking vistas of Earth and Apokalips, clearly showing the difference between the beauty of Themyscira and the blasted landscape of Darkseids domain.
Panel Discussion
After the film came a Q&A/panel discussion with the night's guests. The moderator for this event was a gentleman from UGO, the other sponsor of the event. He was thoroughly versed in the story as well as the larger DC universe, and couldn't wait to get started. But first came the obligatory reminder of the film's release on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital download on September 28th. Certain versions will also come with the latest DC animated short film, Green Arrow!
The moderator first asked about the challenges or benefits to working on the second adaptation of a Jeph Loeb story and sequel to Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. Timm called the comic book writer "a great entertainer with some crazy ideas that arent always stitched together that well. When looking at adapting one of his stories you have to look for the logic and step up to fill in the blanks. But it's easy to adapt his great stories." Murphy added that "it was just fun. They're great stories, with great characters. They are somewhat free in their structure, so it's a matter of putting in the transitions, entrances, and exits."
Discussing the blend of new and old cast members, Romano called it "like coming home with Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy, and Susan Eisenberg. But it's also good to mix in some new elements as well, which we had with Andre Braugher, Summer Glau, and Rachel Quaintance. Ed Asner was only verified late in the project, and we were lucky to get him." A follow up asked Romano and the actors about the Kryptonian language spoken in the film. Daly asked if they wanted him to recite some, but then said he'd "have to brush up," and that it took a while to learn. Romano revealed that they created the language with "some French, Scandinavian, and other elements."
Tim Daly was asked about being the voice of Superman. As he described it, "it's different from playing the character in person. I try to bring a sense of truth, of self. I didn't realize the responsibility and tradition I was taking on when I first auditioned for the role. People still come up to me and talk about it. I have the utmost respect for the character and the fans."
The title of the film is "Superman/Batman," but it's really about kick *** female characters... was the gist of the next question. Montgomery reminded the audience that the original story had Supergirl in the title... but since the Wonder Woman film didn't sell well Warner Bros. decided to trick the audience this time. She further revealed that "it was a fight even to have Supergirl on the DVD cover, and that's the skanky version!" Even so, she was very excited to work on this film with its strong female characters. Daly said the movie reminded him of beach volleyball, with "men in costumes and women in skimpy outfits."
Murphy was then asked about how the final version measured up to what he heard in his head when writing it. "It exceeded everything," he said, "which is exactly what you hope for. The film is elevated by the entire time, and I couldn't be prouder."
Timm discussed some of the behind the scenes, talking about the challenges. "We've been doing this a long time, but we always have to come up with new shtick. There are only so many ways for Superman to punch bad guys or Batman to throw batarangs. We always need new action gags and movement."
The moderator asked the two returning actors how hard or easy it was to fall back into the roles. Eisenberg related that Wonder Woman had evolved and changed some between her time in 2000 and this film, but that it was "like coming home." Daly simply added "what she said."
A simple question came next: why is Andrea Romano so good? Daly joked that "it's clearly luck" before getting serious. "It's an odd job, but she makes it fun. She's really good, and brings out the best in her actors."
Looking forward, Timm talked about the next few DC animated features in the pipeline. All-Star Superman is one of his favorite Superman comics, and the film brings a freshness to the character as while honoring the Silver Age incarnation in a combination of old and new. "It's completed, and it really feels like the definitive Superman." Next will be Batman: Year One, which Murphy described as "a faithful adaptation to a great comic. The look stays true to the deconstructed Batman." Finally, there will be Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors. Timm explained it as an anthology featuring five or six different corpsmen with an overall story arc. He revealed that some of the Lanterns will include Abin Sur, Sinestro, and Kilowog!
At that point the moderator opened up the floor to questions from the audience, of which there were many.
The first fan wanted to know how the gang picks their next projects. Timm revealed that "it's not all set. We have a weekly conference call with DC and Warner Bros., when we discuss what's being worked on and look down the line, then determine what we need for what slot, and whether it'll be a comic adaptation or something original. It's a back and forth process."
The next fan asked Daly the simple dilemma "Wonder Woman or Lois Lane?" Daly replied with "Oh, Wonder Woman of course. Love the one you're with."
Asked who would appear in their dream projects if they could delve into the DC vault, the panelists brought up some very unique characters. Timm would like to bring the Darkhawks to the screen, while Montgomery would like to tackle Batgirl or Aquaman. Let's hope they get the chance!
A longtime fan expressed his appreciation for Timm's years of work, and asked if enjoyed the different role he has now as opposed to the writing and directing he used to do. "I enjoy having Lauren do the heavy lifting," he replied. "I worked hard on the shows, and now I get to oversee what's happening. I don't have to do a lot. But, I have some other projects in the works that are very interesting."
Daly discussed what he thought of seeing the completed film for the first time. "It's better than I imagined! In real life I have a temperament much more like Batman's, but I liked Superman's sincere scenes. For the first time I didn't squirm at the sappy stuff!"
A hardcore fan noted that the end of the film wasn't exactly like the comic series. Murphy revealed that "the decision was made early. There's a double ending in the comic that wouldn't have worked on screen. We had to get to the point." Timm recalled the original ending with Superman pretending to be upset at Supergirl's "death" and throwing Darkseid into the Source Wall. "All of that was really hard to play cinematically. Frankly, it was really illogical."
The final question was for the crew, asking when they know they've made something special. Montgomery revealed her mantra: "if I'm gonna do it, it better be good!" She tries to make her films as good as possible, the best they can do. Timm feels that they never can really tell until the projects are finished, because there's so much to do right at the end including retakes, ADR, music, and more. "It does become a job, but when you watch it with everything mixed together you just say 'wow!'" Montgomery added that "sometimes it's not until we watch it with an audience, because we watch it so often we forget where there's humor, drama, etc."
With the questions complete and some of the panelists hurrying out to catch flights to the film's premiere in New York City, prizes were given away to those who had asked the best questions. These included autographed scripts and signed posters. Lastly, we all got another reminder to check out the film on DVD, Blu-ray, Pay Per View, digital download, etc. on September 28th!
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I have been diagnosed with cc and am in Bangkok getting treatment as I live here currently although I am Canadian.
They are are unwilling to operate as the mass intersects with a major artery going to the liver and I am thinking of returning home for a second opinion.
Does anyone know of any hospitals in Ontario with any experience or success in dealing cc?
Greatly appreciate any ideas.
I have completed radiation and chemo, have as liver drain and am feeling pretty good all round.


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Memory Problems
My question is in regard to my memory. I am a 32yr old female. I was diagnosed about two years ago with graves desease(T3-thyrotoxicosis was diagnosed at first due to my labs, then graves due to how antibodies being found). However I have been having memory problems for at least 3 or more years, I can remember long term fairly okay, but when it comes to short term, like where I put my credit cards the night before, or even having them the night before, not remembering having a conversation with someone at all from a night or two before, forgetting that I made plans with friends a few nights or a week before, forgetting my pin to my debit cards, forgetting what we had for dinner the night or two before, not remembering peoples names I used to work with all the time, misplacing my keys (almost always) has been a real issue for me. My family has been getting kind of upset that I have been forgetting things all the time. I just wanted to get some feedback as to what could be causing this, and is there anything I can do to change my situation? Thank you.
Thyroid disease can cause many problems and symptoms. Graves disease is typically thought to be an autoimmune condition that leads to thyroid hormone overproduction. Some typical clinical features include anxiety, fatigue, impaired focus, and sleep issues. If you are not concentrating well or are sleep deprived, you may not pay sufficient attention to conversations or to where you place objects. Due to those impairments, the information is not stored in your brain very well and therefore you will have difficulty recalling it later or the next day. Once your Graves disease was discovered, you were most likely treated. In some cases the treatment given may cause you to develop hypothyroidism or a low functioning gland. Hypothyroidism often causes memory loss and rarely it may cause impairment in ability to perform day to day activities due to thinking problems. I would check with your doctor to make sure that your thyroid blood levels are just in the right range. If they are, your physician should consider checking for other conditions (such as other autoimmune conditions) that can also cause memory impairment.
Douglas W Scharre, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology
Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Oh shit that tightness sure sounds familiar and i remember that when you mentioned it. Now i really recommend being sure and getting the nerve electrical conductivity test to see if there are pinched nerves. They could be elsewhere like the neck or shoulder perhaps even the back. I'm not trained so i don't know from where nerve pain can manifest in the arm. The good thing is that it may not be from an inflammation at least the same kind i had. Search for the term "trigger point" here and Google for a less dangerous possibility that can still be nasty from what i heard.
I'd take a little time off and forget spin putts. From where you need to use painful amounts of arm power in a pitch putt i'd switch to side to the target throw (not putt).


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Rangers claim veteran Murphy to help at second base
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- The Rangers have claimed infielder Donnie Murphy off waivers from the Cubs and he could end up being their Opening Day second baseman against Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee.
Murphy, a right-handed hitter, has eight years of Major League experience with the Royals, Athletics, Marlins and Cubs. He is a career .215 hitter with a .280 on-base percentage and a .405 slugging percentage. He spent last season with the Cubs, hitting .255 with a .319 on-base percentage and a .530 slugging percentage. He also hit a career-high 11 home runs in 149 at-bats.
In his career, Murphy has played 106 games at third, 73 at shortstop and 65 at second base. He has also made two appearances in the outfield.
"He's got good makeup, gritty, a gamer," general manager Jon Daniels said. "He's got some pop and hits left-handers. We felt he was a nice fit for us."
Daniels said Murphy will most likely be on the Opening Day roster although the Rangers are still evaluating their second base and utility infield situations. Adam Rosales, Josh Wilson and Kensuke Tanaka remain in camp as well. Wilson started at second base on Wednesday against the Mariners.
Jurickson Profar was supposed to be the Rangers starting second baseman on Opening Day but is sidelined for 10-12 weeks with a torn muscle in his right shoulder.
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Soto prepared to be Rangers' backup catcher
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Geovany Soto was the Rangers' starting catcher for three weeks after re-signing with the club on Dec. 6. That came to an end three weeks later, when Texas signed A.J. Pierzynski.
Manager Ron Washington has made it clear that Pierzynski will be the No. 1 catcher with Soto in reserve.
"You know something ... that's something I can not control," Soto said. "I have to do my job and whatever they want me to do. The bottom line is to get back to postseason and win the World Series."
Soto was acquired from the Cubs on July 30 and hit .196 with five home runs and 25 RBIs in 47 games for the Rangers. They non-tendered him on Nov. 30 to avoid arbitration and then re-signed him to a $2.75 million contract. Soto ended up taking a big cut after making $4.3 million in 2012.
"They non-tendered me and I don't blame them," Soto said. "I put up numbers that were uncharacteristic of me. I'm capable of a lot more. I just want to make a statement and prove to them that I can play and hit."
He just has to do it as a reserve after being a No. 1 catcher for five years.
"I expect him to come in here, have a good attitude and get better," Washington said. "You never know what will happen. Injuries happen. If you don't have the right attitude and let it affect you, you'll find yourself behind the 8-ball."
Soto will catch. Pierzynski is not going to play every day, but Washington isn't sure when Soto will play.
"It will be a feel," Washington said. "It will be when I feel Pierzynski needs a day. But he's our everyday guy. I've never had an everyday guy at catcher before."


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Tottenham - Swansea City
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Global Climate Negotiations: Possibilities and Pitfalls
Remarks by Eileen Claussen
Energy and Business Convention 2010
Tel Aviv, Israel
October 18, 2010
Thank you very much. It is a pleasure to be here. I always enjoy visiting Israel as my daughter and one and a half grandchildren live here. So when I was invited to come and speak it took me exactly one second to say "yes."
But of course I am here to talk about climate change, and how the governments of the world are responding to it. Given the consensus among scientists on this issue, as well as the clear evidence that the planet already is warming and that this warming, as it continues, will present a clear and present danger to human societies and the natural world, you might expect that the governments of the world would be a little further along in their response.
But alas, they are not. And in my remarks here today, I want to talk about where we are in the negotiating process, why we have not seen more progress, and what our priorities should be as we look ahead to the next major international climate meeting in Cancun later this year, and beyond.
As the title of my remarks suggests, I see in the global climate negotiations both "possibilities and pitfalls," and I want to explore these with you today. But before I do that, I want to step back and say a few words about some of this year's events that place 2010 in the history books of extreme weather.
For me and my colleagues working to develop effective, practical policy solutions for climate change, it's important to remember why, exactly, we do it. It helps to get some perspective by looking at real-world events and impacts that are already taking place and that we are likely to face more often in a warming world.
- According to the U.S. government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the first eight months of 2010 tied the same period in 1998 for the warmest global temperatures on record. The average global land surface temperature for the June-to-August period was the warmest ever. 17 countries set record-high temperatures this year.
- Among the consequences of the record heat this year were the deadly wildfires and severe drought we've seen in Russia – it is the worst drought in that country's recorded history. We saw unprecedented high temperatures in Moscow and hundreds of wildfires burning out of control. Together, these events destroyed a quarter of Russia's crops and prompted the government to ban grain exports for the remainder of this year.
- Of course, it is not just in Russia where extreme weather caused problems. The flooding in Pakistan this year was the worst in that country's history. Two million people are homeless, more than 6 million acres of cropland were flooded.
- In the United States, while the effects of extreme weather haven't been anywhere near what we've seen in Pakistan and Russia, we have had our share of summer heat. This was the fourth warmest summer on record for the U.S., and the warmest ever for many eastern U.S. states. Los Angeles had an all-time high of 113 degrees last month. And here in Israel, a heat wave early in the summer drove temperatures in Eliat to a staggering 122 degrees and sparked wildfires and record electricity use across the country.
Of course, no reputable scientist is going to link a single weather event – or the weather events of a single summer season or even a single year – to climate change. But the temperature increases and extreme weather events we are seeing are part of a clear trend.
Global temperatures are on the rise. And the heat waves, wildfires, drought and flooding we have seen this year are precisely the kinds of events that scientists have long told us we can expect to see more of as this trend continues. We are digging ourselves a very deep hole, one that will be even more difficult to get out of as the world continues to warm. Now we know what we need to do. the question is will we reduce emissions to a level that would keep climate change in check.
It's a challenge that countries have been grappling with for nearly twenty years, and if we've learned nothing else – we've learned that striking a meaningful global deal on climate change is no easy task.
Now, before I get into detail about where we are globally on this issue, and what the prospects are for a global framework, you should know that I've always believed that honesty is the best policy. So I intend to be honest with all of you today and offer what I believe to be a realistic assessment of the state of climate action. Be forewarned: It's not a rosy picture.
I am going to focus first on the two countries that are crucial to any global agreement, the United States and China, the world's two largest emitters of greenhouse gases.
In the U.S, a step by step approach to national climate action is the only path forward. Continued economic struggles and political changes expected after the U.S. Congressional elections next month are likely to make advancing climate policy an even tougher fight than we experienced over the last two years. I think I speak for most of those working on this issue in Washington when I say the chances of passing a major climate bill in the next two years are nearly zero.
Does this mean we should simply wring our hands and wait in vain for U.S. lawmakers to come around on this issue? Of course not. Given Congress's failure to act, the federal government actually has certain tools at its disposal to address this issue, and the marketplace has created two more. First, a Supreme Court ruling obligates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (or EPA) to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the federal Clean Air Act. And the EPA is currently taking steps to use this authority in reasonable ways, by breaking the problem down into its component parts and developing rules covering emissions from various sectors of the economy such as transportation and electricity.. Of course, opponents will surely raise hell about all of this, and there will be loud cries in Congress to delay the regulations and even cut funding for the EPA … but the possibility remains that the agency could conceivably begin to chip away at the problem in the months and years ahead.
Second, other EPA rules, such as those dealing with hazardous air pollutants, will also have the effect of reducing emissions. For example, as many as one-third of all existing coal-fired power plants may be shut downby 2020 due, in large part, to EPA air pollution rules. And we also have put in place more stringent standards for automobile efficiency – now requiring 35.5 miles per gallon on average by 2016. And these standards are likely to become more stringent, increasing by 3 to 6 percent per year after 2016 – which means achieving up to 62 MPG by 2025.
Third, we have recently discovered large finds of shale gas, which we are beginning to see enter the marketplace at low prices. While this is not "the answer," I believe most new power plants will be gas fired, and this will reduce emissions in the near term.
And finally, we have seen tremendous growth in the use of renewable energy, particularly wind. In the past several years, wind power has increased by more than 40 percent per year. Of course it is still a small portion of total energy generation, but it is growing, and growing quickly.
All of this suggests that U.S. emissions, which are now 2.5 percent below 2005 levels, will either hold steady or even continue to decline. But this is not something we can be sure of, and this has implications for our ability to agree to an international agreement with binding targets.
Now let me turn to China. A few years ago, China surpassed the United States as the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter. This summer, it was announced by the IEA that China has also overtaken the U.S. as the world's largest energy consumer. And Chinese energy demand is only expected to surge – by more than 100% over the next 25 years – more than what Europe and the Middle East combined use today. This means China is hugely influential in shaping our global energy future.
There's also no getting around China's reliance on coal, which makes up more than 60 percent of its energy supply. Therefore technological breakthroughs will be critical to reduce the climate impacts from burning coal in China, because remember – it doesn't matter where the coal is burned – the effectsare global.
But clean energy presents emerging opportunities, and China is moving aggressively in that space. It outspent the United States nearly two-to-one in clean technology investments last year. Recently, the government announceda 10-year, $400 billion program aimed at solidifying its place as a global clean energy leader. Already, China is the world's largest solar panel and wind turbine manufacturer, and now dominates the export market for renewable energy. More than 95 percent of its solar production is exported, while over 1 million workers and growing are employed in the renewable energy sector. This growth is not simply market-driven. It is the result of deliberate strategic choices backed by strong renewable energy policies and incentives.
China is also taking other steps at home. It has set very aggressive targets to improve energy efficiency, and progress on that front is now one of the criteria considered when relevant party officials undergo performance reviews. Its automotive fuel economy standards are tougher than those now in place in the United States. It has moved aggressively to shut down old, inefficient factories and power plants. And it is actively exploring the possibility of creating carbon markets to help bring down emissions.
Despite all this, as I've already noted, China's greenhouse gas emissions continue to soar. And, when it comes to addressing this issue globally, China is not distinguishing itself as a leader. The Chinese have shown an aversion to being transparent about what they are doing, and subjecting their efforts to international review. Nor are they willing to accept any kind of binding commitment, or even allow the world to agree to a global emissions goal since that would have implications for their own emissions. So now, let me come directly to the subject of the international negotiations, and what can and cannot be done. I want to begin by saying clearly that there cannot be a binding international treaty without the United States and China, and neither are now able or willing to negotiate a meaningful binding agreement. This is not to say that some steps toward that objective are impossible, nor that we should abandon the negotiations. It is really to put our hopes into perspective, and allow us to take actions that will help us to get to that objective as soon as it is possible.
And this leads me to reflect on what was learned and achieved at last year's Copenhagen climate summit.
First, we learned how much expectations matter. In Copenhagen, the nations of the world came together for the latest in a long series of international climate talks. Unfortunately, expectations going into the meeting were unrealistically high … The expectation created by many governments and others outside the process was that Copenhagen would produce the binding comprehensive agreement that had eluded us over so many years, even though a cold analysis made clear that that simply was not in the cards. Even apart from the immense uncertainty about the global economy, key players simply were not ready to take on binding commitments – including the United States and China. So when the summit instead produced a nonbinding political agreement, the Copenhagen Accord, it was viewed around the world as a failure. But when judged against more realistic expectations, I don't believe Copenhagen was a failure.
I am not going to stand here and say this was a landmark agreement, but in its three short pages the Copenhagen Accord does plant the seeds for continued progress.
- The document establishes a goal of limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
- It calls for a balanced but differentiated approach to reducing emissions, with economy-wide targets for developed countries and quote-unquote "nationally appropriate" actions on the part of developing countries.
- It reflects agreement in principle on how to verify that countries are meeting their commitments.
- It sets clear targets for dramatically scaling up assistance to developing countries.
- Finally, the Copenhagen Accord has served as a vehicle for eliciting quantified emission pledges from all of the world's major economies. Mind you, these pledges are not legally binding. But this is the first time we've had explicit numbers from all of the major economies. That's a big step.
To date, more than 130 nations have associated with the Copenhagen Accord, and 84 countries accounting for more than 80 percent of global emissions have identified specific targets or actions for reducing their emissions, including Israel. Collectively, these pledges fall far short of what's needed to meet the Accord's goal of limiting temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius, but they are an important start.
That does not sound like failure to me, although we still have a long way to go. The true test of the Copenhagen Accord is whether the political understandings it contains can be translated into real action. I continue to believe that ultimately, we will be best served by a new treaty with ambitious binding commitments from all of the major economies. But we need to be honest – it's going to take us time – a number of years – to get there. When we look at other international challenges – take trade, for instance – we see that strong multilateral systems aren't created all at once. They're built over time. And that's what we need to do here.
Moving forward from Copenhagen, we need nuts-and-bolts decisions that begin to build out the climate framework. As the regime takes shape, and as countries move forward in implementing their pledges, we all will grow more confident – confident in the multilateral system, confident in our own ability to deliver action, and confident that others are acting too. As that confidence grows, it will become more realistic to think about transforming the multilateral regime into one with binding commitments.
So what does all this imply for the upcoming UN climate conference in Cancun? Thinking realistically – and I'm glad to say most parties do seem to be thinking more realistically this time around – the best plausible outcome in Cancun is a set of decisions on the broad architecture of the new institutions and mechanisms called for in the Copenhagen Accord, and a process for filling in the details.
To get agreement, this needs to be a balanced package – it needs to contain something for everyone. It should include a new mechanism to help the neediest vulnerable countries adapt to climate change. It should include a new mechanism to help promote the diffusion of climate-friendly technologies. And it should include a new mechanism to help build capacity in tropical countries to reduce deforestation.
But to be truly meaningful and balanced, I think the package must also include two additional elements. It must include steps to strengthen finance to developing countries. And it must include steps to strengthen transparency – steps toward a robust system of verification that will enable us to see whether countries are doing what they've promise to do. Those two issues, I believe, will be the crux of the deal in Cancun. So let me focus a bit more on them.
On the issue of finance, the Copenhagen Accord does three things. First, it sets a long-term goal of mobilizing $100 billion a year in public and private finance to help developing countries confront climate change. Second, it sets a near-term goal: $30 billion in fast-start finance between now and 2012. Most of those funds have now been pledged, and many developed countries are working hard to actually deliver on the ground, so we're making some progress there. Third, the Copenhagen Accord called for the establishment of a new multilateral climate fund. That is where we need to see progress in Cancun.
Operationalizing a multilateral fund on the scale envisioned is no easy task. We need agreement on the basic structure of this new climate fund; its relationship to other financial institutions like the World Bank; and systems for tracking and verifying financial flows. We need clear guidelines about what types of projects can be financed with these monies, and there need to be systems for making sure that funded projects are delivering results. Many of these decisions will come later. In Cancun, we need agreement on some of the basic governance issues and a clear process to have the fund formally established as soon as possible.
On transparency, countries agreed three years ago in Bali that their mitigation actions – and that support for developing country actions – should be measurable, reportable and verifiable. The Copenhagen Accord took it a step further. It said developing country actions would undergo quote-unquote "international consultations and analysis." These are all good words. In Cancun, governments need to decide what they mean. Here, too, we need agreement on the fundamentals and a process to fill in the details. We need agreement on what information countries must report, how frequently, and how it will be reviewed. We have a system in place already for reporting by developed countries, and other international regimes offer plenty of examples to draw from. So we're not starting from scratch. We just need to move forward.
So far, I've focused strictly on the U.N. negotiations, and that is the right place, I believe, to continue strengthening the multilateral climate framework. But important international efforts also can and should be undertaken outside – or, more precisely, alongside – the U.N. process. One good example is the forestry partnership launched recently by the governments of Norway and France. It has brought together developed and developing countries to agree on approaches to reducing deforestation, and has begun to mobilize significant resources for those efforts. The hope is that the agreements reached within the partnership will be carried over into the negotiations and form the basis for a new forestry mechanism within the U.N. system. But if that doesn't materialize, then the partnership can continue on its own.
I think it's worth exploring whether it might be possible to organize similar coalitions of the willing in other areas – renewable energy, perhaps, or energy efficiency. We need to make progress on all of these fronts. Each of these efforts would be important in its own right, and each could contribute ultimately to the comprehensive binding deal we want.
I understand that gradual and incremental approaches like these can be hard to get excited about; this is hardly the stuff of rallying cries. But this must be our cause right now in the climate fight. It's time to put one foot in front of the other and take the steps that will keep us on track to our ultimate destination: an effective global climate agreement.
As I reflect on the current state of affairs, I am reminded of the Woody Allen quote about relationships in the film Annie Hall. He said a relationship is like a shark. It has to keep moving forward or it dies. "And I think what we've got on our hands," he told Annie as their relationship was falling apart, "is a dead shark."
When it comes to moving forward to address global climate change, we are far from having a dead shark on our hands. There is a lot of good discussion on this issue leading up to the Cancun meeting in December, including at this conference. We are beginning to see activity that will reduce emissions in both the United States and China, as well as in the European Union, in Israel and elsewhere. This activity must continue.
And so now is the time to keep moving forward. Whether or not we can forge comprehensive solutions at the international or domestic levels is not the test of progress at this moment in time. Rather, the true test of progress is whether we can arrive at workable solutions that begin to add up to something bigger, and that bring new credibility and new support to the broader cause we are working towards, which is reduced emissions across the board and, ultimately, a safer global climate.
There are still plenty of pitfalls before us, but a great number of possibilities as well. We must do this, if not for ourselves, for our children and grandchildren.
Thank you very much.


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500 People to Tie Social Media to Mobile
By Geoff Peterson July 7, 2011 Filed Under: Mobile NetworkingSocial media is an integral part of any mobile strategy or campaign, whether it be integrating and using the proper tools all the way to real engagement with users on mobile devices such as smartphones, laptops and iPads. If you're serious about fusing social media with mobile, consider taking a look at an extensive list in the making from Jeremiah Owyang of Altimeter Group on "Social Media Strategists". This list was started over a year ago on Jeremiah's blog Web Strategy and has swelled to over 500 names of social media decision makers, managers and specialists broken out by fields. Most have a hyperlink to their professional LinkedIn profiles. Using this list, you'll be able to identify targets to reach out to, or use as resources and learn from moving forward. This list will no doubt provide you with an excellent starting point for identifying social media expertise. Some of the resources listed are also in the mobile space or hold mobile titles as well. In addition, check out the links to reports and other social media resources shared along with the list. If you're looking for more on the association of social media and mobile, Jeff Stautz, Director of Mobile at Hootsuite, will be speaking on the topic of "Turbo-Charge Your Social Media Strategy" at the Mobile Merger online event in September.


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Re-discover the natural health and beauty benefits of Caribbean island ingredients like papaya, goat's milk, and aloe vera.
Skin Lightening
But as much as bush medicine and natural health and beauty remedies played an important role in the Caribbean's history, that same history has also shaped and conditioned beauty ideals. The historical inevitabilities of slavery and colonialism in particular have left their indelible mark on the region, so that today, the most coveted facet of beauty is, ironically, the least attainable: light skin.
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"The color and the fear of being darker than you are is something that I am sad to say I grew up with, and it is still a top concern in the Caribbean, but not so much from a health angle," says Patrice Yursik, aka Afrobella, a widely known blogger (she's on Ebony's Power 100 list, alongside the likes of Jay-Z, Oprah and the Obamas) who celebrates the natural beauty of black women. "I mean, it's never presented as 'you should stay out of the sun because you may get skin cancer,' but 'because you will get darker,' so it's all about skin bleaching instead of sunscreen."
Indeed, the widespread usage of skin whitening creams is a huge problem on many islands, particularly Jamaica, where skin bleaching has reached such alarming levels that even the poor are spending fortunes they don't have on commercial products that claim to lighten the skin, some of which may be loaded with noxious chemicals.
That aside, the prolonged usage of commercial skin lighteners and whitening creams is in and of itself dangerous and extremely detrimental to the skin in the long run, says Cheryl Bowles, a former chief chemist for Nestle and the founder of the Cher-Mere line of natural skincare and beauty. Dark skin produces melanin and this makes it naturally prone to dark spots and hyperpigmentation, she says, both of which become exacerbated by the usage of bleaching creams, particularly in a hot and sunny climate.
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Like Yap-McKay, Bowles is also looking to bring more women and men in the Caribbean full circle back to where things began, by focusing her line of skincare products and soaps on the idea of overall well-being. Bowles, who now runs spas in her native Trinidad & Tobago and in Barbados, and who is looking to open outlets in Canada and the United States, is bringing her scientific knowledge and experience back home and works closely with the University of the West Indies to study the Caribbean's many natural plants and flowers to lend scientific backing to traditional beliefs in their properties.
Take sorrel, for instance. The bright red flower is made into a juice that's drunk at Christmas time throughout the Caribbean, "but our studies have shown us that it is packed with antioxidants and with vitamin C and E that are vital for good skin, so even if our grandmothers did not have the scientific rationale, they knew from intuition and a sense of nature," she says. Bowles is also studying the properties of bois-bande, a tree species from St. Lucia whose bark was traditionally consumed for its aphrodisiacal properties, but also has very strong astringent properties (she's integrated it into a line of aftershaves for men); and licorice, which contains glabridin, an element that suppresses the formation of melanin and therefore lends itself well to the skin lightening many Caribbean women desire.
Thanks to product lines like Cher-Mere, a new generation in the Caribbean is slowly but surely coming back to their roots, Yursik says. But the benefits of the herbs and plants of the region are universal, since the power of nature always transcends boundaries.
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Po kërkoni Mobile App Developers në Freelancer
Mobile phone ownership and usage have exploded over the past five years. Smartphone adoption, in particular, has dramatically accelerated, providing the platform for a phenomenal rate of application development on handheld devices.
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Nice article again by Candace. Interesting that Bynum cancelled trip to Miami after visit here. Also sounds to me like Bynum won't be playing much longer.
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Nice article again by Candace. Interesting that Bynum cancelled trip to Miami after visit here. Also sounds to me like Bynum won't be playing much longer.
His honesty is kind of refreshing. I also like his candidness on Kyrie and J. Jack and Waiters.
The ferrari story is pretty funny also.
So from all I'm seeing here, most of the "if's" are checked off (motivation, chemistry, work ethic), leaving his health as the final "IF" to deal with. His knee(s) certainly don't sound good, but yet he's also making progress, working out, scrimmaging, and everyone seems to think he'll play sooner or later, so maybe the pain isn't as bad as I'm imagining it. He did play this season already, after all, so it's not like his last game was wearing purple and gold, but it's still making me wonder. I guess pain is better than something that's structurally in need of repair, perhaps.
Maybe I'm over-thinking it; it's March, the playoffs start in about 6 weeks, and at this point it's looking like if he does play it will only be for about 3-4 weeks and then the playoffs start, and on top of that only to play Ian's minutes, so I suppose that ought to be pretty achievable.
When it comes to adding new pieces, I still sometimes fall into the 'new toy syndrome' that I used to do a lot more when I was younger, so the wait for Bynum can sometimes be a little difficult in that respect, but I've also learned to be patient, and with this team and its success, waiting is much, much easier.
Bynum reminds me of a younger Big SMOOOOTH for some reason.
Yeah, I really enjoyed reading that.
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Absolutely loved that. Not an Escalade or even one of the larger trucks, but an F150. Brad Miller is probably envious of that truck!Those good feelings have continued even though his precious Ferrari FF and Ferrari 458 Italia couldn't handle the frigid Indianapolis weather — "It got so cold, they didn't start. It was crazy!" Bynum says. So he shipped both cars back to Los Angeles and now fits in much better around these parts with a big blue Ford F150.
Sounds to me like he has one of these two forms of arthritis.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of knee arthritis. OA is usually a slowly progressive degenerative disease in which the joint cartilage gradually wears away. It most often affects middle-aged and older people.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory type of arthritis that can destroy the joint cartilage. RA can occur at any age. RA generally affects both knees.
Considering that both of his knees are affected, it sounds like Rheumatoid. Exercise, and certain types of knee braces can help with this condition. Acupuncture as well.
As Hicks said, the "if's" have been answered with the exception of his knees. But with this group in Indiana, he's obviously not going to be starting or even playing starting minutes. He is just going to be playing a limited role off of the bench as a supporting piece to the greater picture in Larry's puzzle. This makes me more comfortable- allows me to "exhale" so to speak. Of course his knees will still periodically flare up in pain, but if he wants to win a championship and is driven to achieve that here, I don't feel like there will be any issue with his effort in a supporting role to play through it if it were to flare up on a gameday. Great read and great news for Pacer Nation.
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Hi Grimp.
RA is caused from an immune disorder, and given his history... it's highly unlikely that Bynum has RA.
The ends of the femur and tibia that connect at the knee joint are covered with a soft cartilage, that when combined with synovial fluid, create a very smooth joint surface that withstands a lot of weight and movement over lots of years. In between the two bones are a couple of orange wedge shaped pieces of cartilage that serve as shock absorbers (menisci).
When people injure their knee joints, sometimes either the bone cartilage or the menisci get damaged / torn / frayed. Unfortunately, your body can't repair these tissues. They can't be replaced by surgery either. When people lose that cartilage, it's uncomfortable... it's like an accelerated version of OA.
This is likely a big part of Bynum's injury. It's like he has knee joints of an older man who has taken a lot of wear and tear. He will likely get knee joint replacements once he decides to leave the NBA, similar to what Bo Jackson did way back when.''
edit: I had a chance to peruse Google's history on Bynum, and when I hear words like "meniscus tear", "loose bodies", "bone bruise" describing his circumstance, I'm convinced he just has a lot of degenerated joint cartilage. This unfortunately is a disorder you "live with" vs. "fix". The best way to live with it, is to dramatically strengthen the muscles around the joint to help minimize the pressure on the joint and reduce joint shearing (which further injures the cartilage).
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I want to see the rig that he builds with that paycheck of his.
Time for a new sig.
Seems misunderstood, but still a bit immature. Seems like he's been working hard though. I'm anxious to see what he can do on the court. But yeah, sounds like he may not play past 30 because of those knees.
Needle-nose pliers come in great handy for those little connectors. Just be careful doing it (or wire those up first!)
Any dude who builds his own PCs and plays in the NBA at the same time is okay in my book.
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Meanwhile, at Andrew Bynum's house...
Custom made. Typically, you just add leg room by extending into the hood (engine is in back).
Still, I'm only 6'4" and have a coupe. There's no way I'd fit in my car if I were a 7-footer and it's no Ferrari. Must be a convertible.
I think it's awesome that he plays Starcraft lol. I played that game so damn much when I was a teenager. I wish I had a computer to fire up SC 2 right now haha. Bynum seems like a like able guy. I hope he can help the team at some point this season.
Warmed up to the guy the moment I read Starcraft, "building PCs" and brainiac
Haha Bynum just went up a couple notches in my book. Wonder how good he is at StarCraft.
I was shocked that Bynum makes computers to be honest , I wonder how he learned to do it?
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