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Ross' Strength Journal
I just got back into the weight room a few weeks ago. I messed around for about a week and then took a week off. I did a chest/triceps workout Monday 8/27. I looked online that afternoon for a workout program and chose the HST...I started the program Wednesday 8/29. I had lifted for a month at the end of school before summer break, 2 weeks during the summer, and for one week after school started back, so I had a good idea of what weights I was going to work with. I have also lifted off and on for the past...7 years. Quit for 2 years after I hurt my back and then I have been off and on because of injuries.
My first week SUCKED because of the Chest/Triceps workout I had done Monday. I know I would have seen better results if I had waited & spent the time figuring out what weights I should have been lifting, but I wasn't going to put off any more time.
I'm still working on strengthening my back. I tried doing sumo dead lifts one day with 135 lbs and it was killing me the next day. I tried doing squats also and that was bad. I know leg press hurts it also. I am going to do weighted lunges next week. (I have a ruptured disc)
These are the supplements I'm taking:
Anabolic switch (CEE) pre workout
Pro NOS (42gr protein) post workout and before bed
Animal M-Stack (started 9/5)
I started my diet the week before starting HST. I need to clean it up...I know what I need to eat, it's just a matter of doing it. I'm taking in too many fats right now in about 30% of my meals...all of the other meals I'm doing okay in.
Wed 8/29 - 2X15
Flat Bench Press - 115
Nose Breakers - 45
Preacher Curls - 50
Shrugs - 135
Lat Pulls - 90
Rows (machine) - 90
Arnolds - 35
Calf Raises - 90
Fri 8/31 - 2X15
Flat Bench Press - 120
Arnolds - 35
Nose Breakers - 50
Preacher Curls - 50
Lat Pulls - 90
Rows - 90
Shrugs - 135
Calf Raises - 90
Mon 9/3 - 2X15
Flat Bench Press - 125
Calf Raises - 95
Arnolds - 40
Lat Pulls - 105
Rows - 90
Nose Breakers - 55
Preacher Curls - 60
Shrugs - 145
Wed 9/5 - 2X15
Flat Bench Press - 130
Calf Raises - 95
Arnolds - 40
Preacher Curls - 60
Lat Pulls - 120
Rows - 105
Shrugs - 155
Nose Breakers - 60
Fri 9/7 - 2X15
Flat Bench Press - 135
Calf Raises - 100
Arnolds - 40
Preacher Curls - 65
Lat Pulls - 135
Rows - 120
Shrugs - 165
Nose Breakers - 65
Here is my body weight starting on the day before I started dieting:
8/24 - 154lbs
8/27 - 155lbs
8/29 - 156lbs
8/31 - 157lbs
9/3 - 158lbs
9/5 - 160lbs
9/7 - 159lbs
Unfortunately, I don't know what percent of my weight is body fat. None of the equations I've tried have given me a realistic number. When I'm straining during a lift, veins come out all over my arms, shoulders, and chest...and I can see my abs, so it must be pretty low. I'm 21 years old & 5'9". I haven't ever met anyone that had more difficulty gaining mass or weight than me...but now that I have the diet pretty much figured out, I'm loving it.
After the first 2 weeks, I'm really happy with my bench press...it's my weakest lift. But my shoulders...what the fuck? When I lifted 4 weeks ago, I was using 60lb DBs for Arnolds...3 sets of 8. I think it's because I didn't work them first thing on any day. Weeks 3-4 I will start with military press. I'll hit chest with incline DB press. Triceps progressed nicely and biceps were okay. I haven't done calf raises or shrugs in years, so I'm figuring that out again. The order of the muscles worked is crucial...didn't get that worked out till middle of the second week.
I'll try to post every workout day from now on.
Get that disc fix man. That will bring you down if you don't and you will never be able to be as big as you can.
You're definitely right. I'm working on strengthening that area every day. I don't care for dead lifts, but I miss my squats dearly.
At the end of this workout I felt...warmed up. :arg: I know it's just part of the program...............
1st day of 2x10 for two weeks
Military Press - 2X10 105 - 135 next Friday
Calf Raises - 2X10 100
Incline DB Press - 2X10 45 - 65 next Friday...maybe 70's?
Curlbar Standing Curls - 2X10 70
Lat Pulls - 2X10 120
Bent Over Rows - 2X10 95
Shrugs - 2X10 145
Nose Breakers - 2X10 50 - 75 next Friday
Leg Press - 2X10 140
Body weight - 162lbs
Notes: Leg press...wow. I didn't know I could do it...the last time I tried I ended up walking around like a grandpa for 2 weeks. We'll see how I feel tomorrow, but it felt good today. Bent over rows...hurt the hell out of my back. I might have to isolate with DBs on a bench instead...I'll know tomorrow. I kind of slacked off on the diet a little this weekend, so I didn't think I would possibly have increased my weight, but it was up 3lbs from Friday. It will be interesting to see how much I weigh Wednesday.
Hey, good luck on this. I didn't see your journal before.
I remember you posting about your back problem. Definitely check out some single leg stuff. Lunges both reverse and dynamic, bulgarians, step-ups. I'll bet you can do those without irritating your back.
Thanks Eric. I'm already really pleased with the results. I've started to do leg press...it's something that I wasn't able to do last year. I'm going to try to finish out this week and next with the bent over rows, but it's not going to be fun. My legs are way behind, so I'm going to have to do a lot to catch up.
I kind of skipped the "Wednesday workout" that I had planned and moved to the "Friday workout" just because Monday was too easy. It went really well, so it was a good move!
Military Press - 2X10 115
Calf Raises - 2X10 120
Incline DB Press - 2X10 55
Curlbar Standing Curls - 2X10 75
Lat Pulls - 2X10 125
Bent Over Rows - 2X10 105
Shrugs - 2X10 165
Nose Breakers - 2X10 65
Leg Press - 2X10 160
Body weight - 161
I did 30 minutes of hard cardio at the end. (YUCK!!!!) Not what I'm looking to do right now. I got one of my friends to come work out with me and the only way that I can get him to do cardio is if I do it with him. He seriously needs to do it for health reasons though, so I am going to take a half step back to help him out. According to the bike, I burned...500+ calories, so...I am going to be doing some serious dieting to make up for it. From now on, I am going to slack like hell when I do cardio with him...so long as I can get him in there. Definitely worth the sacrifice. I'm already looking forward to Friday's workout! :)
Military Press - 2X10 110
Calf Raises - 2X10 135
Incline DB Press - 2X10 60
Curlbar Standing Curls - 2X10 80
Lat Pulls - 2X10 135
Bent Over Rows - 2X10 110
Shrugs - 2X10 185
Nose Breakers - 2X10 65
Leg Press - 2X10 180
Body weight - 161
Crappy workout...I backed off of the military press 5 lbs just because it was too much last time...I'll hit 115 Monday, and should be able to get 125 by next Friday. Incline DB press was kicking my ass today...the 55s felt like 45s on Wednesday, but the 60's felt like 70's today. Nose breakers were tough Wednesday, so I put the same weight on and it felt so much better today. Moving up to 70 on Monday for sure. Maybe it had something to do with drinking last night...I only had 4 or 5, but I was out later than usual. First time I've worked out in the morning in a longgg time. Diet has been shitty lately too. I'll clean it up this weekend and hit it hard Monday.
Military Press - 2X10 115
Calf Raises - 2X10 135
Incline DB Press - 2X10 60
Curl bar Standing Curls - 2X10 85
Lat Pulls - 2X10 150
Bent Over Rows - 2X10 115
Shrugs - 2X10 195
Nose Breakers - 2X10 70
Leg Press - 2X10 200
Body weight - 163
Good workout. This weekend was just what I needed... I blew through military press & incline DB press. When I had tried 115 on Wednesday, I couldn't finish the last set of MP. The same was the case with the 60s with DB press on Friday, but even worse. I've hit new 10RMs on all of my lifts already...they're higher than all of my 8RMs actually, and I have two days left.
I'm lifting as hard as ever, but lifting smarter is definitely the key. If I could just bench press 200 lbs... :wtf: I can lift +15 lbs more than my little brother in every single lift that I've ever heard of, but he kicks my ass at bench press. :banghead:
This is gonna be a cool journal.
I dont think I've ever read anyones journal doing HST, so be sure to keep us updated especially with the size gains (arms legs etc).
Best of luck with the back too mate.
I didn't do any measurements at the beginning, which I should have done. I'm having the pleasant troubles of not fitting into some of my clothes right now. My back is a lot wider, which is something I've been focusing on and by the time the program is over, I will have gained an inch around my biceps. I know this because a certain shirt I wore before I started the program now squeezes into my biceps when I wear it..the fabric doesn't stretch either. I've gained a little body fat in the middle, and I'm sure I've gained some water weight, but I know that I've gained a few pounds of muscle too.
Not that I'm having a hard time getting into the gym right now, but the support from you guys guarantees that I make it in there. Thanks
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Sausage and Potatoes Skillet Recipe
Eggs in the morning just aren't the same without sausage and potatoes. These two favorite breakfast side dishes are conveniently cooked in the same skillet, so you only dirty one pan.
- 1 package (8 ounces) frozen fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red or green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1. Cut sausage links into bite-size pieces. In a covered skillet, cook sausage in water and oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Carefully add potatoes, red pepper and onion to pan. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; cook 5-6 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Return sausage to pan; heat through. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 cup: 337 calories, 29g fat (8g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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LONG BEACH — A 38-year-old math teacher and Long Beach resident who allegedly had dozens of child pornography images posted on a social media website was charged today with four felonies.
Aaron Paul Widera was charged with two counts of possession of matter depicting a minor engaging in sexual conduct and single counts of obscene matter depicting a person under 18 and sending or bringing obscene matter into the state for sale.
Widera, who lives in Long Beach but teaches in Orange County, was expected to be arraigned sometime this afternoon in Long Beach. Prosecutors were expected to ask that his bail be set at $500,000.
According to prosecutors, detectives discovered more than three dozen images of child pornography posted on Widera's Tumblr account. Police served warrants at his home and allegedly found thousands of child porn photos, according to the District Attorney's Office.
He faces up to six years in prison if convicted, prosecutors said.


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According to the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) recently released Electric Power Monthly, natural gas net generation rose by 21 percent from 2011 to 2012 (the biggest increase since an 11 percent rise in 1994) as low natural gas prices encouraged more natural gas consumption in the electric power sector. Natural gas generation displaced some coal generation, which fell about 12 percent from 2011 to 2012.
During 2012, an extremely hot summer combined with low natural gas prices relative to coal led to record high gas-fired power generation. BENTEK Energy Services LLC (BENTEK), which provides daily natural gas consumption, reported that 17 of the 25 highest days of power burn since 2005 occurred between June 28 and August 9, 2012.
In the past decade, most electric generating capacity additions have been natural-gas fired, and many of these were combined-cycle units. In the first half of 2012, natural gas and renewable sources continued to dominate capacity additions. Particularly, combined-cycle units have been added to states that traditionally burn coal.
Natural gas prices were up at most market locations, but decreased significantly in the Northeast. The Henry Hub price increased from $3.34 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $3.49 per MMBtu yesterday, an increase of 15 cents per MMBtu, or 4.5 percent. This marked the second consecutive report week of higher spot prices for the Henry Hub and most other U.S. trading points. Most trading points increased by about 10 cents per MMBtu week-on-week. However, prices in the Pacific Northwest rose by 25 cents per MMBtu, likely in response to increased natural gas use for power generation due to low rainfall levels in a region that relies heavily on hydroelectric power.
Prices declined significantly at Algonquin Citygate, serving Boston markets, and at Transcontinental Pipeline's Zone 6 New York delivery point (Transco Zone 6 NY), serving New York City, likely due to warmer temperatures in the Northeast. The Algonquin Citygate price fell by more than half (53.1 percent), from $16.55 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $7.76 per MMBtu yesterday, a decrease of $8.79 per MMBtu. This marked the third consecutive report week that the Algonquin Citygate price fell, following a decline of $1.30 per MMBtu last week, and $4.78 per MMBtu two weeks ago. These three weeks of decline brought the Algonquin Citygate price near the $7.42 per MMBtu level that it traded at on Wednesday, January 30, before it spiked to $22.63 per MMBtu on Wednesday, February 6. The Transco Zone 6 NY price also declined this report week, decreasing by $13.36 per MMBtu to $3.85 per MMBtu at the close of trading yesterday, less than one-quarter of its $17.21 per MMBtu spot price last Wednesday.
The Nymex futures price increased week-on-week. The Nymex March contract price increased by 15 cents per MMBtu, from $3.279 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $3.427 per MMBtu on Tuesday, February 26, 3 cents per MMBtu below the Henry Hub spot price. The Nymex April contract, which replaced the March contract as the new near-month contract yesterday, closed trading at $4.434 per MMBtu, 10 cents per MMBtu or 3.1 percent above its $3.331 per MMBtu price on Wednesday, February 20. The 12-Month Strip (the average of the April 2013 to the March 2014 contract) rose by 10 cents per MMBtu or 3.1 percent, from $3.331 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $3.434 per MMBtu yesterday.
Total demand for the report week was down, despite an increase in power sector consumption. According to Bentek estimates, overall natural gas consumption for the nation decreased by 2.4 percent. The residential/commercial sector, the biggest gas-consuming sector during the winter, consumed 4.7 percent less natural gas week-on-week. Natural gas consumption for the industrial sector also decreased, by 0.8 percent. However, consumption from the power generation sector increased by 1.2 percent. Power burn fell by 7.3 percent in the Midwest, 3.8 percent in the Southeast, and 2.0 percent in the Rockies, but these declines were outweighed by a 36.3 percent power burn increase in the Pacific Northwest and a 28.1 percent power burn increase in the Midcontinent, plus additional power burn increases in the Southwest (3.8 percent) and the Northeast (2.9 percent). The Midcontinent region faced colder temperatures week-on-week, while power sector demand for the Pacific Northwest was bolstered by low rainfall. Generally dry conditions likely contributed to the increase in demand for natural gas used for electric generation in the Northwest where a large portion of the generating mix comes from hydroelectric power, and the region's forecasted water supply decreased following a dry January.
Total supply for the report week decreased slightly. Bentek estimates an overall supply decrease of 0.6 percent for the report period. U.S. gross and dry natural gas production were down 0.5 percent. A net increase in imports from Canada of 0.3 percent also contributed to the overall supply decrease, with Canadian imports in the Northeast falling by 14.0 percent. LNG imports decreased by 31.3 percent, following last week's 54.0 percent increase, due largely to warmer temperatures in the Northeast.
Working natural gas in storage decreased to 2,229 Bcf as of Friday, February 22, according to EIA's WNGSR. This represents an implied net withdrawal of 171 Bcf from the previous week. This week's net withdrawal was 53 Bcf larger than the 5-year average net withdrawal of 118 Bcf, and 65 Bcf larger than last year's average net withdrawal of 106 Bcf. Inventories are currently 307 Bcf (12.1 percent) less than last year at this time and 308 Bcf (16.0 percent) greater than the 5-year average of 1,921 Bcf.
All three storage regions posted declines this week. Inventories in the East, West, and Producing regions decreased by 109 Bcf (the 5-year average net withdrawal is 78 Bcf), 12 Bcf (the 5-year average net withdrawal is 14 Bcf), and 50 Bcf (the 5-year average net withdrawal is 26 Bcf), respectively. In the Producing region, working natural gas inventories decreased 17 Bcf (7.6 percent) in salt cavern facilities and decreased 32 Bcf (4.6 percent) in nonsalt cavern facilities.
Temperatures during the storage report week were 3.1 degrees cooler than the 30-year normal temperature and 6.3 degrees cooler than the same period last year. Temperatures in the Lower 48 states averaged 34.6 degrees, compared to 40.9 degrees last year and the 30-year normal of 37.7 degrees. During the week all regions with the exception of the New England Census division were cooler than normal. The West North Central and East North Central Census divisions in the Midwest were relatively cool, averaging 5.7 and 4.9 degrees cooler, respectively, than the 30-year normal. In the Northeast, the New England Census division was close to the 30-year normal. Heating degree-days nationwide were 10.9 percent above normal and 25.1 percent above last year.


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Edie Falco Set for BROADWAY TALKS WITH JORDAN ROTH, 4/7
92nd Street Y has announced that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, continues his popular interview series, "Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth," with award winning stage and screen actress Edie Falco on Sunday, April 7th at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Falco, the Emmy Award-winning star of "Nurse Jackie", will return to the New York stage this season in Manhattan Theatre Club's upcoming The Madrid.
As always, an audience Q&A will follow the conversation. Questions for Ms. Falco can be submitted prior to the event to Mr. Roth via twitter at twitter.com/jordan_roth.
Tickets are from $29 and are available at www.92Y.org/BroadwayTalks or by calling 212.415.5500.
A presentation of 92nd Street Y, "Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth" features illuminating one-on-one discussions between Mr. Roth and Broadway luminaries. Previous conversations have featured Liev Schreiber, Laura Linney, Sean Hayes, Nathan Lane, Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer, David Hyde Pierce, Elaine Stritch, Patti LuPone, Daniel Radcliffe, Bono and The Edge, Harvey Fierstein, Angela Bassett, Harry Connick Jr., and Nick Jonas.
Edie Falco was last seen on Broadway as Bananas in The House of Blue Leaves (Drama Desk Award for Best Featured Actress, Tony Award Nomination). She made her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning play Sideman (Theatre World Award). Other Broadway credits include Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune and Night Mother. Ms. Falco is currently starring as Jackie in the hit Showtime series "Nurse Jackie" for which she won the Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. As Carmela Soprano in "The Sopranos" Ms. Falco received 3 Emmy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards and 2 SAG Awards for Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Film credits include Cost of Living, Sunshine State, Laws of Gravity, Freedomland, Judy Berlin, and 3 Backyards. Ms. Falco shares the SAG Award record with 19 total SAG nominations. She has 11 for her individual performance and another eight for ensemble work. She is the only actress to have won Emmys for lead acting in both Drama and Comedy series.


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Mowen caps remarkable turnaround to become new Wallabies captain
New Wallabies captain Ben Mowen is the ''right guy at the right time'' to lead the team out of a slump and coach Ewen McKenzie has backed his ''demanding'' leadership to deliver a Test victory on Saturday night.
Mowen was installed as captain while halfback Will Genia was dumped to the Wallabies bench on Wednesday as McKenzie searches for a spark to end a four-match losing streak. In a sign that no one is safe in the Wallabies line-up, McKenzie axed Genia in the hope it will motivate him to rediscover his world-class form.
That leaves six-Test Wallaby Mowen as the man in charge of resurrecting the Wallabies' Rugby Championship campaign. It's a remarkable turnaround from the player, who was on the outer with the Waratahs in 2011 and appeared unlikely to ever play for Australia.
''There would have been a time when [Mowen] thought he was going nowhere, that he was just treading water in Australian rugby,'' McKenzie said. ''Things change. He's got his own style of leadership, he's very definite about things. Some of those things will give us an outcome. He's the right guy at the right time.''
With Genia and regular captain James Horwill (hamstring) out, Adam Ashley-Cooper will step up as vice-captain. McKenzie said dropping Genia was about making ''hard decisions'' to try to get the win the Wallabies desperately crave. McKenzie has lost all three matches as Wallabies coach since taking over from Robbie Deans in July.
''Will has responded already. It's been a difficult week for him but he's out there working hard … ultimately we'll get an outcome on both fronts - find a new Test standard player and Will will push himself to find that world-class form,'' McKenzie said. ''We know he's a world-class player, he just has to find a couple of per cent there. World-class players are that way for a reason - they're super competitive, so he'll accept the competition and then do something about it. We have to keep looking for things to spark the team up to get an outcome. We're not in the business of hoping things get better.''
McKenzie has made four changes to his 23-man squad as the Wallabies prepare to take on Argentina in Perth. Nic White replaces Genia at halfback and Ben Alexander returns to the starting XV as the tight-head prop. Giant forward Sitaleki Timani has been added to the bench to add muscle after the Wallabies were bashed last weekend and outside back Tevita Kuridrani is back on the reserves list.
Mowen has transformed his career since joining the Brumbies at the start of last year and made his Test debut in June. The former Waratah and Queensland Red has found his feet at the Brumbies and led the team into the Super Rugby final last month.
At the start of the season and seemingly on the outer with Wallabies coach Robbie Deans, Mowen contemplated leaving Australian rugby to sign a lucrative contract in Japan. But he decided to stay to chase his Wallabies dream and it is paying dividends. He played all three Tests against the British and Irish Lions and has cemented his place in the forward pack.
White said Brumbies captain Mowen would ask the team to ''do the shitters'' in the match against Argentina. ''The shitters'' are the jobs no one wants to do, but are required to win games. ''He sets high standards, and if you don't meet them he gets pretty angry,'' White said. ''He'll want the blokes to do the shitters. He says what he's going to do, then does it and expects everyone to follow.
''Ben's got a very clear idea of how things should be done and he gets people to buy into those things. It's easy to buy into because he makes it logical. He's passionate and you know everything he does is to get the best for the team.''
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Chris Dutton is a sports reporter at The Canberra Times.
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Princess Leia gets a futuristic, art deco treatment in this Star Wars poster by Szoki.
In this Star Wars-inspired poster by Szoki, Darth Vader recruits for the Dark Side.
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Michael Myers from Halloween undergoes a Szoki transformation.
Hungarian artist Szoki has a keen eye for two things: a futuristic-looking art deco style and the beautiful women in geek-staple movies.
For his latest posters, Szoki took on The Lord of the Rings characters Arwen and Éowyn, showing the ladies of Middle-earth in images that would've looked right at home framed on the wall of a 1930s movie theater.
Prior to the Lord of the Rings images, the Budapest native (born Szokolai Gergely) tackled many characters from the Star Wars franchise — including Darth Vader and Princess Leia (natch).
"I'm a great fan of the 1940s and '50s American pinup art, and lately the art deco period has been inspiring me," Szoki said in an e-mail to Wired.com. "So the Leia, as well as these current LOTR posters, are just a fortunate marriage of those elements." In a series called "Boogey Men," the artist focused on crazed characters from classic horror flicks (Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers).
To create the images, Szoki, who makes a living as a freelance illustrator, starts out with paper sketches, then moves his drawings into Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. He's been known to spend a couple weeks on any one project (he said he spent nearly 20 hours on the two Lord of the Rings images).
Check out some of Szoki's geekiest artwork in the gallery above, and see even more on his website. Currently his pieces aren't for sale, but he said he hopes to offer his images as high-res files people could use for posters or T-shirts starting next year.


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I have said before that I am something of a geek. In addition to reading news, SEC filings and anything else I can get my hands on, I am fond of academic studies on the markets. I'm among a small group that passes these studies around like baseball cards, looking for an edge or additional tool to help us succeed. I skim a lot of them and throw them away because so much academic research is the result of a "publish or perish" mentality, which tends to produce faulty work with erroneous conclusions by authors writing for tenure and not for financial gain. A few, however, produce exploitable ideas that can make me a better investor.
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Cobb won't dwell on 'what if' play at first
ST. PETERSBURG -- "What if" seemed to be in the minds of the fans watching Sunday's Rays-Yankees game at Tropicana Field.
Starter Alex Cobb had cut up the Yankees' lineup through six innings and, save for an infield single in the third, would have been perfect.
The problem came when replays showed that Jayson Nix's infield single should have been an out.
First-base umpire James Hoye missed the call, which did not look close. At such moments, fans always hark back to Jim Joyce's blown call at first base, which cost Detroit's Armando Galarraga a perfect game.
Manager Joe Maddon went out to dispute the call, to no avail.
"I really felt strongly that the call was wrong at first base, and I told the umpire that he was significantly out," Maddon said. "I said to [Hoye], 'What do you have?' And he said, 'He beat it.' And I said, 'Now, if you had told me he was off the bag, you'd have a legitimate argument there.' I said, 'The moment you told me he had beaten it out, I totally disagreed.'"
The ticklish situation that could have resulted had Cobb finished his masterpiece was avoided when Robinson Cano laced a single through the middle to start the seventh.
In the end, Cobb was happy to have pitched well and come away with his sixth win of the season. He insisted that at no point did he think "what if" prior to Cano's hit.
"I didn't even think about it [until I was asked about it]," Cobb said. "I didn't think about it. Once I gave up a hit, I was just trying to attack hitters and not let that hurt me or affect me mentally going further in the game."
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Lefty specialist Stetter vying for spot
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- When new reliever Mitch Stetter finally returned from the bulging disk in his back that knocked him out for the start of Spring Training, it was March 17, and the Angels were 10 days away from breaking camp.
Now, with Opening Day a week away, he's one of three relievers -- along with sinkerballer David Carpenter and heavy favorite Garrett Richards -- fighting for two open spots in the Opening Day bullpen.
The reason: Stetter is a lefty specialist, in the truest sense of the word.
"They're not around baseball in general," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "That's why I know [general manager] Jerry [Dipoto] was excited to get Mitch when he had the opportunity."
Dipoto got Stetter on a Minor League contract in mid-November. The 32-year-old left-hander spent the entire 2012 season pitching in the Brewers system, with a 2.67 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP to go along with 11.9 strikeouts and 4.7 walks per nine innings.
From 2007-11, though, Stetter made 132 Major League appearances for the Brewers, posting a 4.08 ERA and holding opposing lefty hitters to a .194/.310/.335 slash line in 202 plate appearances.
Stetter only features a fastball-slider combination, and he isn't particularly overpowering. But he's a wiry 6-foot-5 and stands on the first-base side of the rubber and throws his pitches from an assortment of different angles, from three-quarters to something close to submarine.
"A lot of guys say it looks like the ball is being thrown from first base," said Stetter, who has faced righties and lefties in 2 2/3 innings this spring, giving up two runs on two hits to go along with three walks and three strikeouts.
"A lot of my pitching is deception."
The Angels already have two lefty relievers, in Sean Burnett and Scott Downs, but a guy who can come in for one or two lefty hitters could be beneficial considering who the Angels face to start the season.
The Reds are slated to have three lefty hitters in their starting lineup [Joey Votto, Shin-Soo Choo and Jay Bruce] and two lefty hitters off their bench [Jack Hannahan and Xavier Paul]. The Rangers have lefties David Murphy, A.J. Pierzynski, Mitch Moreland and Leonys Martin all slated to be in the starting lineup.
"Considering our bullpen, where it is, there's no doubt there's a possibility of a role for a guy like that," Scioscia said. "Especially with Kevin Jepsen still trying to finish things off, Ryan Madson not where he [needs to be], we'll have to have more of a situational look in our 'pen. We'll see where we are out of the gate."
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his columns and his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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NEWARK, N.J.—The Colorado Avalanche made Nathan MacKinnon the prom king of the NHL by taking him with the No. 1 pick of the 2013 Draft. The 17-year-old had that as consolation, not that he needed it anyway.
"I'm not much of a prom guy anyway," MacKinnon said while wearing Nova Scotia's secondary set of formalwear, a hockey jersey over a shirt and tie. "Definitely beats it a little bit."
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MacKinnon is from the same hometown as Sidney Crosby, who went No. 1 overall in 2005, and said that Crosby is his favorite player. Before Crosby came on the scene, though, MacKinnon had another favorite player, and it was that player who made Sunday more of a dream come true than a prom ever could have.
"I idolized Joe Sakic," MacKinnon said. "I'm not going to lie, I switched to Pittsburgh, hopped on that bandwagon, but for the first part of my life I was an Avs fan, and I guess it's a little ironic that I got to play for the Mooseheads (Halifax's team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) and now the Avalanche, and everything is working out so far and hopefully will continue that way."
There is no reason to believe that things won't continue working out for MacKinnon, who is seen as NHL-ready after scoring 32 goals with 43 assists in 44 games in juniors this season. MacKinnon does not have to play for the Avalanche immediately, though, as Colorado's strongest position may be center, with Matt Duchene, Paul Stastny and Ryan O'Reilly all on the roster, although O'Reilly is likely to shift to wing.
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That preponderance of centers is the one reason to question Colorado's decision to select MacKinnon over hometown product Seth Jones, the defenseman who went to Nashville at No. 4, but the Avs seemed to have no doubt, with Sakic, the executive vice president of hockey operations having publicly gushed about him being the best player available.
"What you like about a guy like Nathan is he's played in the moment," Sakic said. "And it seems whenever that moment is there, he rises to the occasion, brings it to another level."
MacKinnon is 6-0, 182 pounds, and doesn't turn 18 until Sept 1. He also dominated the Memorial Cup, scoring a hat trick in the title game on his way to a tournament MVP award.
"What makes Nathan stand out is that he has a real quickness with his read and react: his hockey sense, how he sees the ice and his vision," Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, told reporters. "That is something special in a player. He is continuing to physically mature, but already he's got a lot of grit in his game and he is a competitive player."
MacKinnon already is speaking the same language, and talking about Stanley Cups, which the Avalanche last won in 2001.
"What I want to do for an NHL team, I want to try to elevate it as much as I can," he said. "They have already so many talented players, and it's flattering that they wanted me to come help. It's to win a Stanley Cup as soon as we can. Like (coach Patrick Roy) said, I've been following it. The team is going to be a Stanley Cup mentality, and that's what we'll work for from day one."
If the philosophy in Colorado is that Stanley Cups are built with strength up the middle, from the front office on down, MacKinnon fits the mold.
Colorado is moving into a new division next season with the defending champion Blackhawks and a very good St. Louis Blues team, but there should be playoff spots available competing against Dallas, Minnesota, Nashville, and Winnipeg. Having revamped the organization's leadership with Sakic and Roy, Colorado now has a new face on the ice to get back to chasing the Cup.
"It's the hardest trophy in sports in my opinion," MacKinnon said. "It's a grind to get there, and to have some leadership like that and some players that can really take the team under their wings, they've been—to win the Stanley Cup is pretty special, and very fortunate I can go to an organization like this."


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John and Paula House celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a small dinner party hosted by their children. Earlier this year the entire family celebrated their 50 years of marriage with a Caribbean cruise. They were married August 31, 1963 in Gunter, Texas.
John is a retired physical therapist and Paula retired from Denton High School where she was a business teacher.They are members of First Baptist Church Denton. They have two children and five grandchildren: son Dr. Michael House (wife Karol) and daughters Caroline and Rachel of Argyle; and daughter Michelle McClanahan (husband Steve) and children J.D., Samuel and Emily of Denton.


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Bryan Adams and Alicia Grimaldi welcomed their second girl this week in London.
The Canadian rocker announced the news on Facebook, writing, "My second daughter Lula Rosylea arrived at tea time this week. The name Lula comes from Gene Vincent's 1958 song 'Be-Bop-A-Lula and Rosylea is a play on the expression 'a rosie lee' which is cockney rhyming slang in London for 'a cup of tea' and pronounced the same. She was born in London and...she's my cup of tea."
The couple already have a 22-month-old daughter named Mirabella Bunny Grimaldi-Adams. She was Adams' first child, reported CBS News.
Adams opened up about fatherhood during a visit last fall to CBSNews.com, describing it as one of the best days he's ever had. "There isn't anything I don't like about (being a father)," he said.
Speaking of new babies, Steve Martin has become a father for the first time at age 67.
The comedy actor/writer, who also plays banjo in a band, and his wife, Anne Stringfield welcomed their first child together, his rep told People magazine.
According to the rep, the two "are new parents and recently welcomed a child."
The New York Post's Page Six first broke the news, saying Martin and Stringfield welcomed the baby in December.
"They've had a baby and how they've kept it secret, nobody knows," a source told Page Six, which reports that the new parent have been spotted around their Los Angeles neighborhood with their newborn in tow.
Martin, who is notoriously private when it comes to his personal life, dated Stringfield, 41, for three years before tying the knot at his home in 2007.


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BELLAIRE, Ohio (AP) -- Authorities say they removed more than 100 animals from inside and around a woman's eastern Ohio home, including dogs, cats and about a dozen horses.
WTOV-TV (http://bit.ly/Y8lKti ) reports sheriff's deputies had a warrant to look for emaciated and dead animals at the property in the Ohio River town of Bellaire.
A humane society official says it was heartbreaking to find so many animals in need of basics like water and food.
Goats, chickens and other animals also were taken from the property. It wasn't clear why the owner had so many animals.
Belmont County Sheriff Dave Lucas says the removal of the animals Tuesday is part of an ongoing investigation. The creatures are expected to be treated by specialists.
No charges were immediately filed.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and the Texas Gay-Straight Alliance Network are conducting a school climate survey on anti-LGBT bullying and discrimination.
The survey has a short version and a long version.
Participants will remain anonymous and findings will help the ACLU of Texas "share ways that schools have successfully addressed issues of discipline, bullying, and engendered a safe learning environment."
According to the ACLU, one recent survey showed that only 32 percent of Texas students felt school officials intervened effectively in response to a report of bullying.
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It usually doesn't take a lot of motivation to get the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons, arch-rivals from the day the Saints entered the NFL in 1967, ready for their twice-yearly meetings as NFC South foes.
There's even more motivation this year for both teams, who will meet twice in the next 19 days with the rematch on Nov. 29 in the Georgia Dome.
But, first things first.
With their own playoff hopes hanging by a thread with half a season to go, the Saints (3-5) would like nothing more than to hand the Falcons (8-0) their first loss when they meet again at noon Sunday in a jam-packed and noisy Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
For the Falcons, the motivation is to keep their streak going as the only unbeaten team in the NFL and continue on a path they hopes brings them back to the Superdome for Super Bowl XLVII in early February.
The story lines are nothing new for the Saints and Falcons, especially since both teams became regular contenders for division titles and playoff berths.
"We play twice a year, so it always seems to have a little extra juice to it," Saints strong safety Roman Harper said.
At the same time, both teams spent part of the week trying to downplay the situation.
Saints middle linebacker Curtis Lofton, who left the Falcons this spring to sign a five-year contract that averages $5.5 million per season, was one of the players who emphasized that it's one game in a 16-game season.
"You know, we don't want to put too much on it," he said. "It's a divisional game versus an undefeated opponent. Some people say they're the best team in the NFL right now, so it's good to see where we're at.
"We just want to go out and play against the best and let the cards fall where they fall on Sunday."
On the other hand, the Falcons know they can't afford to overlook a Saints team that has won three of its past four games after an 0-4 start.
Getting back for the Super Bowl has to be the last thing on their minds Sunday, quarterback Matt Ryan said.
"I think everybody has that in mind when you train and you prepare in the offseason," Ryan said when asked if the Falcons have talked about finishing their season in New Orleans. "But at this time of the year, no."
Ryan, who's having an MVP-type season with 2,360 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and only six interceptions, said that's one of the strengths of a locker room that is loaded with veteran leaders — much like the Saints had in 2009 when they started 13-0 and went on to win Super Bowl XLIV.
Much of their success this season has come from Ryan and an offense that ranks eighth in both total yards (376.6) and passing yards (278.1). The Falcons also rank seventh in scoring at 27.5 points a game.
Lofton, a second-round draft pick of the Falcons in 2008, said he knows why they're where they are after playing with them for four years.
"Weapons," he quickly said. "They have a ton of guys and you start with Matt Ryan. He's probably playing the best of any quarterback in the league right now and then you look at the weapons.
"You've got Tony Gonzalez, a (future) Hall of Famer, and Roddy White and Julio Jones and Michael Turner and all of those guys. So, offensively, they function really well."
That could pose a big problem for Lofton and the Saints defense, which has given up yardage at a record-setting pace.
They rank dead last in total yards allowed (471.3) and rushing yards (176.5) and are 29th against the pass (294.8). They also give up 28.6 points per game, which has them tied for 28th in the league.
The Saints, however, have had stretches of solid play in their past four games — shutting out the San Diego Chargers for the final 27 minutes and blanking the Tampa Bay Bucs for more than 38 minutes before turning in their best performance of the season Monday night in a 28-13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
They sacked Michael Vick seven times, came up with two takeaways and held the Eagles to two field goals after they had a first-and-goal situation five times in the game.
That kind of defensive effort will be needed because the games between the Saints, who have won 10 of the past 12 meetings, and Falcons often are close, with four straight games being decided by a field goal before the Saints' 45-16 rout on Dec. 26.
"The one thing we don't do is we don't go back and look at past records," Saints interim coach Joe Vitt said. "Every week in the NFL takes on a life of its own. Because we've beaten this team in the past at some point in time is going to have no bearing on this game.
"This is an 8-0 football team coming here to play a 3-5 football team. I think they're the best team in football. We're going to have to play our best game of the year to be able to compete with these people."


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[POTUS] Thank You and Day One!
Greetings fellow Americans
Today, I have heard there is a great feeling amongst you. I'm not sure if it's the holidays, the alcohol, your drugs, or what.... But, it could also be this amazing thing called beating the AFA again.
I would like to use this article to personally thank each of my voters. I know I am a controversial choice in controversial circumstances. But, once again, our nation has come together to make sure our own people are the ones in charge of our own nation. This is our nation and it cannot be taken so easily. There is much reason for celebrating another victory over the PTOers in AFA. But, this is only one battle and we must continue to work together to be sure we keep winning.
I have just a few notes on cabinet this evening. The first is a minor change in the State Department. I have moved Dr Luis Sentieiro to a Special Immigration Taskforce. He will be leading this project as the Director and will be working closely together with DHS, the CIA, and his current congressional department at IES. I can't go into many details on this, but it is already proving to be a great start for this taskforce. Fingerguns will be stepping in as one of the State Department deputies alongside James Strife.
I will also be making more articles from the cabinet a requirement. Secretary of Media NewAzazel will be helping lead this project to ensure that we are a transparent government as a whole. Many of you are unsure of what our departments are doing or if they even truly exist. I promise you, they are continually working their butts off and will be more regularly sharing with you what they are up to.
Soon, you will also be seeing some very exciting news from Vice President Molly Emma on her Vice Presidential Panel for Education and Empowerment. I'm very excited for this project and you should be too! Molly is one of the best in the business when it comes to this stuff. I believe great things and changes will come out of this project. Stay tuned to her paper (linked near the bottom of the link section) for more details soon!
The full cabinet will be released in the next White House Press Release. I will make sure to link it here when that issue is released late this evening/early tomorrow!
I'd like to take just a minute to discuss a mistake in today's (Day 1843-Dec 6) Department of Defense orders as published by one of our Defense Secretaries (MoDs):
A battle between Chile and Argentina was incorrectly published as "fight for Argentina" when it should have been fight for Chile. I would like to personally apologise for this mistake. The article was not double checked before being published. Corrective action steps have been put in place and most-senior advisors will be double checking the articles to be sure this will not happen again.
President of the United States of America
You might very well think that. I couldn't possibly comment.
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my newspaper isn't useful (come on, I promised to troll...), can't you give a guy a link?
Creo que el mejor emoticons hasta el momento para cualquier diario de eUSA hasta ahora seria:
Good Luck Mr. President. I hope you actually have some sense.
Always a good sight to see the Unity Candidate come out on top! Hoping for a good month in America!
Insulting 40% of the country right off the bat.
To quote your hero Inwegen....
I have no clue who this guy is.
I did not start playing yesterday either.
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Our new course at Crane Creek Park in Cotati CA was opened yesterday (4/19) and it actually turned out to be an allright little course, lots of open shots (we had no choice) but winds and elevation add a little challenge, real good beginner course but still fun for all levels of play, I like it cuz it makes me feel like im good at this game . If anyone makes it up this way id say give it a shot, go rack up some ace runs.
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Caution! beware of wildly off tee sign distances!!! i dont know who got our measurements for this one but they are BAD (some off by around 100 feet )


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Parker is facing 23 new charges of sexual offending against boys, in addition to 49 charges the former Pamapuria School deputy principal pleaded guilty to earlier this year. A pre-sentence report recommends preventative detention.
Former Oturu School principal Fiona Lovatt Davis said she went to police in 1999 after Parker's then girlfriend, who worked at the school as a teacher aide, told her Parker would leave their bed to sleep with pupils staying at their home.
Before that point no one in the school community, who knew the teacher as Jamie, had any suspicions about him, Ms Lovatt Davis said.
"Parker was a delightful young man, relaxed, sober ... we all loved him and felt he brought some special qualities to our school. I did not have any reason to believe he would become a paedophile. He was kind of gormless and asexual."
She claims police did not visit the school or follow up the allegation with pupils or the girlfriend, while a representative of teachers' union NZEI picked Parker's side and stuck to it.
Police were unavailable for comment while NZEI did not respond to Weekend Herald inquiries.
Ms Lovatt Davis told Radio New Zealand she was viewed as someone who would "hunt my teachers down as if there was some vendetta rather than just a simple responsibility as an employee of the Crown".
She calls the local union representative a "weak link in the chain" and says she was "vilified" by the community at public meetings for going to police over a man people respected. Rules covering an employment investigation hampered her from speaking out and it was a case which revealed changes were needed.
"I was bound by confidentiality, sharing the information I had with only the police officer and my [board of trustees] chairperson. Jamie was not bound to be confidential. He was free to speak widely in the community, putting a slant on events that cast me as zero and made him a hero."
The relief she felt now at having done the right thing was overshadowed by the pain many children and their families were going through, she said. It was distressing that Parker's former students would be sitting exams just 500m up the road from the Kaitaia District Court, she added.
"It's more important to make sure that every family of every child Jamie ever taught is directly asked, by caring people with considerable expertise, whether they are safe and able to move forward."
Pamapuria School commissioner Larry Forbes has described Parker as a master manipulator who used situations and relationships to continue his offending.
An independent report from lawyer Robin Arthur has found that while many had suspicions, few took any action to stop him. One boy retracted an allegation in part after a discussion with grandparents who told him his teacher's career could be destroyed.
- Yvonne Tahana, NZ Herald


text: Barboursville, Martinsburg go to Little League state finals By Tommy R. Atkinson July 26, 2013 Story Share Lawrence Pierce Barboursville's Trey Chapman slides in safely as the throw sails over the reach of Huntington catcher Andy Legg. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When Barboursville began practicing for the Little League state tournament there was only one destination the team had in mind.Barboursville has arrived as Griffin Adkins and Peyton Weekley each belted two home runs to carry it past Huntington 12-4 Friday evening in the semifinals and into the title round of the 11-12-year-old event at Little Creek Park in South Charleston.Mikey Jackson struck out nine in 52/3 innings and Isaac Brown and Aaron Pierson backed him with a homer each to lead Martinsburg to an 8-1 victory over Fairmont in the other semifinal.Barboursville will face Martinsburg at 10 a.m. today in the championship game. The winner advances to the Southeast Regional Aug. 1-9 at Warner Robins, Ga. (See Page 2B for results and schedule.)Barboursville lost in last year's title game 11-10 to Shinnston."When we first started practicing I pulled the kids together and I said, 'What do we want?''' said Barboursville team manager Dell Adkins. "Immediately they said they wanted the state championship."I think a lot of it is we have four kids that came one run short last year of winning the state championship. Those four kids are hungry and the other eight are coming right along with them.'' Barboursville took a 5-0 lead in the top of the first Friday to take the lead for good and never looked back. Barboursville finished with 15 hits, including five round-trippers.J.J. Mercer went 2 for 4 for Huntington.Fairmont also took the early lead in the top of the first (1-0) then Martinsburg hammered out eight runs in the first and second innings combined to take control. "Somebody steps up each night,'' said Martinsburg team manager Eddie Zombro. "Tonight, Michael Jackson gave us a good 85 pitches. You can't ask for any more than that. I still think we haven't played as well as I know we can. Starting to see signs.''Martinsburg captured the 10-11-year-old state title last year and advanced to the regional, where it finished with a 1-2 record in pool play."They've been together since they were 9 and 10 years old,'' Zombro said. "They know each other pretty well and this team got better each year. Just got a bunch of athletes.''Zombro said since Martinsburg captured its third straight Class AAA state championship in high school football last fall the pressure is on within the community to keep pace."That's what I told [Martinsburg football] Coach [Dave] Walker, you win a state title I'm not going to let you get anything on me,'' laughed Zombro. "I'm going to try to be right behind you.'' Adkins said Barboursville will have its toughest test yet in today's title game."Great team,'' he said of Martinsburg. "They have the experience. They know what it's like to play in [the regional] game. They're strong from top to bottom. There's no question it's going to be a battle.''Barboursville and Martinsburg will also be playing for Little League supremacy within the state."They've won seven state championships and we've won seven state championships,'' Adkins said. "The winner is going to have bragging rights for the state. There's a lot on the line.'' Reach Tommy R. Atkinson at email@example.com or 304-348-4811. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about a sandwich 5 Toyota announces new $115 million project for WV plant WVU opponents: Game 6, Baylor Previous Story Former Pitt running back Shell transfers to WVU Next Story


text: Interview: Josh Waters Andrea Wilson | December 14, 2012 Photography By: Andrea WIlsonAustralians have long been known as a nomadic bunch and that includes the long list of motorcycle champions who have left the land down under to pursue championships in foreign lands. Now you can add Josh Waters to that list.Winning his first Superbike Championship during his rookie season in 2009 in addition to his Australian National 125cc GP title, and heaps of National dirt track titles, it seemed inevitable that he'd get an opportunity to go to another national or World Championship.It was enough to get him a test with the Yoshimura Suzuki team at Barber in 2010 and he made his mark there as well. That led to the opportunity to fill in for Blake Young, the Yoshimura Suzuki rider having suffered a broken back at the very same test. Unfortunately, with the highs and lows that's inherent in racing, the high of getting an opportunity to make his mark outside of Australia was quickly followed by the low of being sidelined for three months after a big crash while testing for Yosh at Willow Springs. Although he missed his big chance of racing the bike at Laguna Seca because of the concussion he suffered at Willow Springs, he recovered and added a second Australian Superbike title in 2012.Now he's leaving home to race abroad, but it's not the AMA Superbike title he'll be chasing. Instead, Waters is headed to England and the extremely competitive British Superbike Championship with the Milwaukee Yamaha team – taking the spot vacated by Tommy Hill's sabbatical.For the rest of the interview, click on the following link to visit this week's Cycle News:http://cyclenews.coverleaf.com/cyclenews/20121212#pg51Andrea Wilson | Associate Editor / Website CoordinatorAndrea has been shooting everything from flat track to road racing in her job as a professional freelance photographer, but she's made the move to a full-time staff position at Cycle News where her love of all things motorcycling will translate well. Wilson has proven her worth as more than a photographer as she migrates to the written word with everything from race coverage to interviews. Comments


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Click here, or on the image above, to read Gwendolyn Audrey Foster's new essay "Life with Betty White: Performing the Authentic Proto-Feminist in Pioneering Early Television" in the latest issue of Film International.
As Foster notes, "Betty White has always been ahead of her time. This has been both a blessing and a curse. Most people, even scholars who specialize in television history, have little to no knowledge of the importance of Betty White in early live television, in the invention of the television sitcom, and as a pioneering television writer, producer, and actor. At 91, Betty White couldn't be much hotter. As of February 20, 2013, her television "Q" score – her "likability quotient" – was the highest in the industry. Her popularity amongst all different markets, regardless of age, race, and demographics, is truly staggering, giving the Kardashians a run for their money.
White currently appears in two first-run TV programs, the network series Betty White's Off Their Rockers, which she also co-produces, and Nick at Nite's Hot in Cleveland, a show worth watching primarily to catch White stealing scene after scene and to watch her inventively breathe life into a character (Elka Ostrovsky) who is a strong, smart, unapologetically sexy elderly woman like none other. White won a Screen Actors Guild Award for her portrayal of Elka (Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor) in 2011. And she is considered to be the most popular and most trusted celebrity among Americans according to a 2011 poll conducted by Reuters.
But being ahead of her time has not always best served the interests of Betty White. Back in the nineteen-fifties, both playing and living the life of an independent and very capable funny and pretty woman in charge of her own sexuality, Betty was arguably too far ahead of her time, and she was eclipsed by the dim-witted, clowning, simple-minded character portrayed by Lucille Ball on I Love Lucy. It's fascinating to compare the trajectories of Betty White and Lucille Ball in early TV history, and even more interesting to think about how female gender roles on television may have had an entirely different influence on American women had Betty White's Life with Elizabeth (1952-1955) and Date with the Angels (1957-1958) stayed on the air and enjoyed the success and seemingly endless syndication of I Love Lucy. Lucy was still in reruns when I was growing up in the 1970s and 80s and even now enjoys legendary popularity, despite its retrograde and sadly influential characterization of the female comic as sexless, clownish, childish, stupid and ever dependent on men, most significantly her husband 'Ricky.'
Few note that well before Betty had success with Life with Elizabeth she had actually begun her TV career as early as 1939, when, only three months after graduating high school, Betty appeared on an early experimental Los Angeles TV station, singing songs from The Merry Widow. She did modelling, and during the war she served in the American Women's Voluntary Services. She was very active in radio, in programs such as Blondie, The Great Gildersleeve, and This is Your FBI. She even had her own radio show, The Betty White Show. Even before White developed Life with Elizabeth, she rose to prominence as a beautiful, confident, intelligent, quick-witted comedic actress and eventual writer/producer known for her writing skills, her business acumen, her comic timing and her ability to ad-lib and write for television.
After an early career in radio and modelling, White was one of the first recognized early TV stars. White starred in the live five and one half hour ad-libbed variety show, Hollywood on Television, which was shown six days a week on station KLAC in Los Angeles from 1952 to 1956. This grueling trial by fire afforded White a platform to hone her skills as a writer and actress noted for both her audacity and her authenticity, the same elements she is celebrated for today. Hollywood on Television taught White to think on her feet, and connect with her viewers, most of whom were women working at home. They identified with White's independence and resourcefulness. They enjoyed her intellect, her delicious sense of humor, and her ability to create a woman of both intellect and sensuality, especially in the repressive environment of the nineteen-fifties.
Betty had a mind for business, and in 1952, the same year she began solo hosting Hollywood on Television, she co-founded Bandy Productions with producer Don Fedderson and writer George Tibbles. The three of them created the comedy Life with Elizabeth. Betty was not only the star of the show but one of the producers. Life with Elizabeth enjoyed national syndication, and White was one of the only women in TV at that time with full creative control both in front of and behind the camera. In 2010, White won a Screen Actors Guild award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition not just for her work on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Golden Girls, but also for her early pioneering work on Life with Elizabeth and [her other pioneering television series, discussed at length in the Foster's article] Date with the Angels. It's truly a shame that most people are not as familiar with Life with Elizabeth or Date with the Angels, because in these very unusual programs, Betty White created and performed a very modern version of what I'd call a proto-feminist visionary in the 1950s."
This is fascinating, deeply incisive work, with excellent research and detail. Read all about it here!


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With the amazing success of Square Enix' Arkham Asylum Play Arts figures, it is no surprise that several new upcoming prototypes were on display at the San Diego Comic-Con this year. The upcoming assortment of Play Arts Kai action figures will be based on the Arkham City video game and will consist of a brand new version of Batman, Catwoman and Robin. There was also a fourth unpainted Dark Knight Returns prototype figure on display inspired by the bonus downloadable skin from the game. Now that the Square has acquired the Arkham City license, the realm of possibilities for more characters is endless.
Aside from the amazing Arkham City Play Arts figures on display, Square Enix will also be producing figures based on The Dark Knight Rises film. The Dark Knight Rises Play Arts figures will mark the very first movie-based license for the company. Prototypes of the two main characters from the film - Batman and Bane - were on display but a Catwoman figure is also planned for release.
Another movie license that was announced is the upcoming Man of Steel film. While no further details were revealed regarding the figures, it is safe to say there will most likely be a Superman, Jor-El and Zod figure in Play Arts Kai form next year. Whether you're into the Arkham video games, Dark Knight film or a hardcore DC fan, these upcoming Play Arts Kai figures are a definite must-have for your collection.


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Ocean Hill Comfy and Cute
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Please note that the low ceilings in this authentic space are approx 6 foot which accounts for its chic and rustic look.
This charming space reveals a spacious private retreat outside which you will find very peaceful and relaxing, terrific for escaping the scorching NY summer heat. A must stay option especially for the traveler and their partner and extra friends (sleeps approx. 3) . Not suitable for 6 footers and above.
This studio apartment package includes your own separate entrance, eat-in kitchen access, spacious back yard, private bathroom, and laundry. The Apartment it has a living area with a sofa bed for two and an armchair, as well a TV. There will be an extra bed for the 3rd guest. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the appliances for cooking. There is a stove top, microwave, fridge, rice cooker/steamer, toaster, coffee maker and juicer for use in the kitchen.The bathroom has a toilet and a shower. The outside patio is perfect to relax and grill outside during the NYC Summer months. WiFi internet access, Flat screen TV with Internet Channels providing a selection of movies is available.
The area offers great high street shopping on Rockaway and Pitkin Avenues. The area also boasts a wide choice of public transportation subway options with Rockaway Avenue and Broadway Junction stations.
This is where the A, C, L J and Z lines meet and it is considered one of the largest subway stations in Brooklyn. The Broadway Junction subway stop is also near the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) at East New York Station. Bus options are widely available from the B60, B7 B12 and B14 connections. It is accessible to Brooklyn Museum, Botanical Gardens, main Public Library and Prospect Park - ONLY 25 mins into Manhattan!!!!!
A great hidden gem in the Bedford Stuyvesant sub section of Ocean Hill. It is an eclectic neighborhood mix where old meets new. Young urban professionals with a sprinkling of family orientated fun that also offers pockets of stable refined residents, that welcome the burst of energy and diverse changes that the neighborhood brings.
***NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH 2020 CAR SERVICE*** Fear not when hanging out late and you want to experience the NYC nightlife. I have a great relationship with my local reliable car service. Ask me about arranging a late night car service that can collect you from the local station during those late nights home. If you're coming to stay for the first time, I can also arrange car service to pick you up from the airport or your desired pick up point.
I look forward in having the pleasure of hosting you in my home when you visit NYC :-D
DON'T FORGET TO ASK ME ABOUT: Vehicle and Bike hire during your stay at Casa De Bel Soleil. Have the opportunity to get your own personal driver to take you around the five boroughs or the excursion of your choice, Please inquire for further details.
Bike Hire: Explore Brooklyn the best way possible - via bike!!! the many bike lanes Brooklyn provides allows for a smooth ride that uncovers Brooklyn at its finest - inquire for more details.
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Wenn man das richtige Leben in NYC erleben möchte, dann ist man bei Michelle gut aufgehoben. Sie war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Es war gemütlich und das Preis Leistungsverhältnis war gut.
Todo perfecto y todo muy bien michelle is a grand person and very nice. The apartament is very good
Michelle is very kind and has hosted us with great hospitality. Our stay in New York was wonderful and we haven't had any significant problem with the house. She was avaiable at any time and she has done everything to make our stay as confortable as possible. We absolutely recommend it!
Wonderful place to stay, I'm not the best for reviews. But I'll definitely come back so I don't want to rate you too well, otherwise you'll be overbooking ;) lovely garden, and deco. Lovely neighbors and great locations. Thanks for everything.
Michelle the host was very attentive from the word go and sent lots of information regarding how to get into the appartment, how to get there, and other useful bits.
The appartment itself was great and well provisioned; towels, shampoo, wifi, tv (with Netflix and other streaming services), full kitchen, you name it! Michelle had even popped down before we arrived to turn the air-con on which was really appreciated!
Our only *slight* dissatisfaction was that the bed was a little uncomfortable and a bit squeaky; luckily we were so tired from our days out that we slept brilliantly anyway! A little gem of a place :)
The studio is very cozy and equipped with everything you could possibly need. Supermarkets and a subway station are only a few minutes away. Michelle is always available for questions and provides you with tips about the neighborhood and where to go out in the evening. I stayed there for three weeks and really enjoyed it. Many thanks!
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Good facilities and well priced but bed was uncomfortable andneighbourhood is a little run down
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
Wir haben uns bei Michelle sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir hatten ein schönes Zimmer mit Bad und konnten die Küche benutzen. Alles war sehr unkompliziert. Im Garten hinter dem Haus kann man sich gut von einem anstrengenden Tag in Manhattan ausruhen. Die Subway-Station ist nicht weit weg und man ist schnell in Lower Manhattan. Michelle ist sehrliebenswürdig und hilfsbereit.
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PEWSEY claim the best win of a difficult season with a deluge of second-half points.
With Vale's pitches waterlogged, the match was switched to Swindon with Pewsey's attack speed eventually proving the difference after a tight forwards battle.
In the first half Pewsey had possession and field position and threatened the visitors' line, yielding a penalty that fly-half James Haynes kicked.
Being frustrated by the home defence Vale played too much rugby and five minutes later a pass was intercepted for Swindon to score a converted try.
Just on half time a Pewsey surge forward was rewarded with prop Dave Sharp going over out wide to reclaim the lead. Pewsey came out for the second half with the advantage of the wind and, playing territorial kicking game, dominated the whole of the half, scoring seven tries.
After two minutes, quick ball released a surge down the right and Sharp was in for his second, Haynes adding the extras.
Vale produced more dynamic forward play and the back division always looked threatening.
Flanker Sikeli Ratu, playing in the centre to replace the injured Gareth George, crossed for the next score and, with Swindon down to 14 men through a sin-binning, Haynes finished off win Matty Mercer's dynamic break before full-back Rats Ratubuli added another try.
Both were converted by Haynes before wing Dan Taylor stepped inside from his wing to beat the defence.
As Swindon rallied with their numbers restored, Pewsey defended well and an individual break from halfway by Haynes took him under the posts.
Another breakout by Vale down the right was finished off by number eight Phil Vallis and converted by Haynes.
Swindon were rewarded with a converted try in the last play of the game.


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As we have for the past two issues, we continue with our throwback segment, focusing on 35 years of the blood, sweat, and tears that is Lowrider Magazine. In this issue, we bring you flashbacks from 1981 and 1982, a time of great expansion within the culture and the country, respectively. After all, a former actor was elected President, New Wave music was the pulse of the street, and the process of downsizing began among many automakers as the country began focusing on efficiency, rather than the bigger-is-better approach that influenced the '60s and '70s. Gone were the giant Glasshouses, huge V8 engines, and rear seat couches. In came the concept of miles per gallon, and the term "compact car," which would go on to dominate the era. Even Cheech and Chong traded in their classic Impala to hit switches in a modified Chevy Van in 1980's "Cheech and Chong's Next Movie!" While Lowriders have always kept up with the times, these changes didn't keep us from scraping our land yachts on the Boulevards back then; as you'll see in this photo spread. This was a really fun era and while many of you reading this may not have even been born during this time period, we are grateful to have these archival images for some of you to live vicariously through. We are humbled to have been around for 35 years, and while Lowriding has seen many changes and spread all across the map since our humble beginnings three and a half decades ago, we've enjoyed every minute of it!
Obviously, we can't do justice to 35 years of memories in this section alone, so we've compiled the best of the best to appear from different time periods over the course of each of the 12 issues for this calendar year, in an effort to share with you some of our favorites. Each issue will focus on a different era, and give you a glimpse of what life in the culture was like back then. It is our sincere hope that these images will restore, renew, and revive the creator in all of you, and bring some history to the forefront of our amazing culture. Jim Morrison once said, "The future aint what it used to," and we couldn't agree more. Remember, this collection will be featured in all 12 issues of this year, so make sure to collect them all!


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AFI Fest
What: The American Film Institute's annual celebration of international cinema from modern masters and emerging filmmakers.
When: Nov. 7-14.
Where: TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd.; Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd.; Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.; The Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Information: www.afifest.afi.com
"My Dog Killer" screens at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 11 and 1:45 p.m. Nov. 12 at Chinese 6 and 3 theatres.
Life's pretty bleak in rural Eastern Europe these days, and worse if you're a Gypsy. That's about all I got out of "My Dog Killer" (screening at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 11 and 1:45 p.m. on Nov. 12), Slovakia's Foreign Film Oscar entry.
The movie follows gangly, inexpressive youth Marek (Adam Mihal) around on his World War II era motorbike, from his father's scruffy vineyard to the nearby town where he's semi-accepted by a gang of skinheads to the bleak suburb where his mother lives, and is ostracized for having had Marek's half-Roma little half-brother. The only relationship that really does anything for Marek, though, is with that mean dog, Killer, whom he loves to, as it turns out, quite some fault.
Perhaps if Mihal were capable of displaying feelings, the movie would have engaged a little. Perhaps writer-director Mira Fornay wanted him to indicate that such indifference could lead to any kind of disastrous societal outcome; she's obviously and understandably worried about the ugly, racist fascism that's reemerging in many economically wasted parts of the continent. But, y'know, yuck and double yuck — though I guess it's admirable that, if nothing else, "My Dog Killer" sheds gray but unblinking light on that ugliness.
Check back for updates from AFI Fest and more reviews by Los Angeles News Group reporter Bob Strauss.


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I'm Caroline and I live in Bedford, in sunny England. I've had an interest in Buddhism for around three or four years now. Up until this year I've not been in the position to really dedicate some time to the dharma (mainly because of my work and family commitments), although I've been on retreat a few times, gone to meditation sessions, mediated alone, read a bit and live by the 5 precepts. I also was so privilaged to see the Daili Lama in Nottingham (once in a lifetime opportunity) However, I still do not consider myself a real Buddhist yet.. whatever that means.
I'm a single parent to two lovely kids, one is on the Autistic spectrum - so life can be challenging at times. I live in Bedford where there is a Buddhist circle, which is lovely. Some of the people there are Buddhists and some are not and I enjoy going when I can.
The problem is, that I do not have any Buddhist friends to chew over ideas, realisations, learning and all that with - I'm not saying I'm dependent on it, but it would be nice to know I'm on the right path, or for someone to challenge me everynow and then. Bedford seems to have a Buddhist shortage (maybe they are stockpiling in London and Birmingham!).
As I'm a mother, I'm limited to where I can go, so I'm joining this group as I am ready now to dedicate my time to going a bit deeper than the superfical clothing of a label of Buddhist and transforming myself.


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The Scrap Squad is a select group of eight QM readers. They take one pattern from each regular issue and make scrappy versions to inspire others.
The featured Scrap Squad quilt in Quiltmaker's March/April '13 issue is Majestic Garden, below.
It was designed and sewn by Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts in Rockford, Illinois. It was quilted by Sue Glorch. The fabrics are Monique's own Royal Gardens for Maywood Studio.
Today's quilt was conceived and created by Carol Hubacek from Schererville, Indiana. You'll hear from Carol in her own words below.
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I'm making a quilt for my nephew and his wife. This piece shows some colors they like.
First things first: I come up with a focus fabric, below.
Now that I have identified a focus fabric, the choice of colors comes easily and—miracle of miracles—there is bounty to be found in my stash.
I don't think that it's the photographer. This setting is just a little too fuzzy for my taste. Try again!
One of the challenges of this block is that adding colors either in EQ7 or on the design wall tends to mask the construction lines and shapes. I put my EQ7 aside and choose to work with "real" fabric rather than the digital representations.
Another dilemma – shall I go with "V's" (above) or "X's" (below)?
"X's" win!
I much prefer the stronger intersecting angles of this setting, but I want to give my focus fabric a leading role. I decide to try a piece of the fabric, uncut, as a sort of medallion at the quilt center.
Ready for the longarm.
I like to attach my backing to my zipper leaders with a wide zigzag at my domestic machine.
The feature fabric in the center and in the cornerstones suggests its own "follow the line" quilting.
Clamshells in the border are a favorite standby.
A Hawaiian motif from Quiltmaker's Quilting Designs Volume 1 works well in the blocks.
I often use Golden Threads paper for marking when accuracy is my goal.
Each and every piece of fabric was in my stash. Now there is a sense of accomplishment.
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What a great scrappy look Carol pulled from her stash! And with this setting, her focus fabric does have a starring role. You'd hardly recognize the pattern from Monique's quilt above, would you? I just love these Scrap Squad gals. They're amazing.
This is the final Scrap Squad quilt for the March/April issue of Quiltmaker. In a few weeks we'll start a whole new batch, and they are stunning!!


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Calls have been made for improvements to the A360 near Littleton Panell after a crash that left a 13-year-old boy fighting for his life and his mum in hospital.
The crash involved a black Citroen C3 car which left the road on a bend between the turning for Great Cheverell and Black Dog crossroads just after 10am on Sunday.
The car, which was travelling towards Devizes, crashed through a wooden fence and into a brook below. The car landed upright but water came into the car and firefighters from Devizes, Melksham and Trowbridge had to pump out the water to keep it at a low level while rescuing the mother and son who were both unconscious.
The mother and son were lifted out through the boot and given advanced life support from paramedics and SWIFT medic Dr James Mapstone at the scene.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance paramedic Richard Miller said: "Everyone who was there, ambulance staff, the doctor and firefighters worked seamlessly to treat the two casualties.
"They were out of the car very quickly and a high level of care was given."
The boy suffered serious injuries and was flown by the Great Western Air Ambulance to the regional trauma centre at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol.
His mother suffered serious facial injuries and was taken by ambulance to Salisbury District Hospital.
The boy is a pupil at Dauntsey's School, West Lavington. It is understood he and his family live in Littleton Panell.
Another serious crash happened in the same location in March 2009 when motorist Bozena Krupka left the road and her car ended up upside down in the brook. She was saved by passing motorist, Paul Wiltshire and PC Tom Kinderman.
Mark Lascelles, headmaster of Dauntsey's School, said: "The whole school community are thinking of the student and wish him well."
Mr Lascelles has written to MP Claire Perry as well as the Devizes Area Board to ask for the road to be examined to see if improvements can be made.
He said: "This is a notorious accident blackspot. I am told that cars go off the road there once or twice a year. I have asked if they can take some action to make that stretch of road safer."
Potterne resident Andrew Le Coyte, a dentist, drives along the A360 regularly because his children attend Dauntsey's School.
He said: "In the 12 years I have lived in Potterne there must have been seven or eight crashes there. There's water there all the time so if you have an accident you are risking drowning. It's a serious health concern.
"Something should be done to make it safer. Maybe crash barriers would be better."
A spokesman for Wiltshire Council said: "We will be working with the police and alongside the traffic group of the Devizes Area Board and we will consider any recommendations made."
She said in addition to Sunday's accident there had been just one other accident on that stretch of road since September 2009.
She added that in 2009 the speed limit was reduced from 60mph to 50mph.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash to call them on 101.


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The possibility of becoming infected with an incurable disease never occurred to Jane Fowler. After her divorce, Jane had a sexual relationship with an old family friend. A blood test for an insurance policy alerted the 55-year-old that she was infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
The HIV virus weakens the body's immune system, leaving patients vulnerable to infections, cancers, and other diseases. People infected with HIV may not appear ill or suffer from any serious symptoms for years. They may also appear perfectly healthy. But people with HIV can pass the virus to others through sexual activity or sharing of needles. Casual contact, however, does not increase risk. The virus lives in bodily fluids, not on physical objects or body surfaces, so activities such as sharing silverware, hugging, using a public toilet, or shaking hands do not increase your risk of contracting the virus.
In general, older adults remain less knowledgeable than teens and young adults about the virus, its risks, and the ways to prevent it. Jane is doing her part to educate older adults by taking to the road and sharing her story. She also founded an organization called HIV Wisdom for Older Women.
Many successful prevention programs have been administered to people in retirement communities, at health fairs, as well as other places older adults gather. The programs use age-appropriate materials and adapt public outreach messages to address the needs of an older audience. They also recruit older adults to pass along the message and to create a dialogue and atmosphere where people are comfortable asking questions.
There are several ways to reduce risk for contracting HIV, including:
"If anybody has put him or herself at risk, get tested," Jane says. "I feel like I was blessed that I 'flunked' the insurance company blood test when I did and found out I was infected. Had I not, I might be dead of AIDS today." Early treatment improves the odds of living with the disease.
Routine blood tests do not include an HIV test, and some doctors might not consider ordering an HIV test when older patients come in for a visit. Do not wait for your doctor to introduce the subject. If you think you may be at risk, ask for an HIV test and discuss the risks with your doctor.
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The New England Association on HIV Over Fifty
Canadian AIDS Society
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010. MMWR. 2010;59(No. RR-12):1-110.
El-Sadr W, Gettler J. Unrecognized human immunodeficiency virus infection in the elderly. Arch Intern Med. 1995; 155:184.
HIV, AIDS, and older people. National Institute on Aging website. Available at: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/hiv-aids-and-older-people. Updated October 17, 2013. Accessed February 3, 2014.
Levy, JA, Ory, MG, Crystal, S. HIV/AIDS interventions for midlife and older adults: current status and challenges. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2003; 33 Suppl 2:S59.
Mack, KA, Ory, MG. AIDS and older Americans at the end of the Twentieth Century. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2003; 33 Suppl 2:S68.
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Last reviewed February 2014 by Michael Woods, MD
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