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Women, Gender, and Families of Color
A ground-breaking scholarly journal has been launched by the University of Illinois Press in cooperation with the University of Kansas. Women, Gender, and Families of Color expands the mission of the now defunct Black Women, Gender, and Families. The new title explicitly includes Black, Latina, Indigenous, and Asian American women, gender, and families. It will maintain an emphasis on examinations of U.S. policies and will encourage transnational comparative analyses. It will more fully integrate gender as an analytic category while strengthening interdisciplinary paradigms for the study of women of color, families, and communities.
Women, Gender, and Families of Color is edited by Professor Jennifer Hamer of the University of Kansas.
"Dramatically changing demographics demand that scholars center the past and present gender and familial experiences of Blacks, Latinos, Indigenous, and Asian Americans," said Professor Hamer. "Many within these populations persistently maintain institutions and lead cultural and social change. Yet, racialized women and families in the U.S. and abroad have historically known the brunt of austerity measures, crumbling infrastructures, rising costs of education, wealth inequality, and persistent gender, sexuality, and class inequities. As an African American mother, sister, daughter, and partner, I am especially aware of the meaning these circumstances have on the health and development of children, the capacity of parents to provide for their families, and the ability of workers to maintain meaningful employment. African American, Latino, Indigenous, and Asian American women and families serve as a national and global bellwether for our future. WGFC offers a cross-field venue that challenges readers to take seriously their social, cultural, political, and economic significance."
The Journal, which is to be published bi-annually in the spring and fall, is published by the University of Illinois Press and sponsored by the University of Kansas.
"This journal will shed new light on subjects in which many members of our faculty are deeply interested," said Danny Anderson, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at KU. "Research projects in the College at KU frequently intersect on topics concerning women, gender, family, and culture, while our esteemed interdisciplinary academic programs explore these fields in the classroom. Our affiliation with Women, Gender, and Families of Color is an excellent opportunity to support and contribute to this growing field of critical knowledge."
The inaugural issue, due out in early 2013, is a collection of articles that primarily explore various elements of health for midlife and older Latinas and African American women.
To subscribe to Women, Gender, and Families of Color,please visit the journal's website at http://www.press.uillinois.edu/journals/wgfc.html.
The online edition of Women, Gender, and Families of Color is available via JSTOR at http://www.jstor.org/action/showPublication?journalCode=womgenfamcol.
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104 years old and still smiling
Friends and family gathered Thursday in Willmar to celebrate Harold Johnson's 104th birthday.
The birthday party at Willmar Commons was one of more than 100 birthdays Johnson has now celebrated in the Willmar area.
Johnson was born on a farm just south of Willmar in 1906 and farmed in the area his entire life.
In 2008, he moved to Willmar Commons skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. According to information provided by Willmar Commons, Johnson considers farming his grea-test accomplishment in life.
"I love the great outdoors," Johnson said in a statement. Though he no longer devotes his days to farming, the centenarian remains active in Bible study at Willmar Commons.
Johnson had a major part in the facility's Christmas program, according to Shirley Capistrant, activities director at Willmar Commons.
Capistrant said that when Johnson is not visiting, playing bingo or attending educational programs, he can be found in his room reading his Bible.
Faith is what Johnson credits to his monumental age, along with health and a little luck -- "As long as I can have it," Johnson said.
Though he grew up the fourth of 12 children and has been widowed twice, Johnson never had any children of his own.
Looking back on his 104 years of life, he said his favorite memory of family is love. His birthday wish for his 105th?
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text: On Friday 26 Mar 2004 10:39 pm, Sean E. Russell wrote: > Why is Ocaml so darned fast compared to Haskell? My guess is that strictness vs. non-strictness probably has a lot to do with it. Not that I think non-strictness itself is a particular problem, but I can't help thinking that a lazy by default evaluation strategy (easiest way to comply with non-strict semantics) is always going to be a bit of a performance killer, especially in typical benchmark style code. Of course it isn't to hard to come up with examples where (for given algorithmic elegance) laziness is a big win too. But in these circumstances users of strict languages would probably chose a different (uglier) approach from the obvious Haskell solution, so there's no opportunity for Haskell to shine here either (in raw performance terms at least). Also, I have a hunch that not only is eager evaluation inherently more efficient (in terms of the raw number of operations that need to be performed), it's probably more cache friendly too (you probably end up with code that looks far more like a traditional imperative loops and whatnot that you'll get by performing "itsy bitsy on demand" graph reduction). There are other issues to, like pure vs. impure and the use of packed strings by default (as I believe Ocaml does) vs. lists of Chars in Haskell. All this is, of course, pure speculation and intuition on my part. (I can't produce a shred of evidence to justify these remarks :-) As someone observed the other day, the figures in the shootout are rather old and probably don't accurately reflect current Haskell (I.E. ghc I presume) performance in any case. BTW, there also seems to be a Win32 clone of the shootout here which may have more life in it.. http://dada.perl.it/shootout/ Regards -- Adrian Hey


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Athens-area residents are all too familiar with what can happen when federal authorities tangle with highway contractors and the DOT over soil erosion issues.
Construction on the widening of U.S. 441 between Athens and Watkinsville came to an abrupt halt and bulldozers remained idle for nearly a year after the Environmental Protection Agency said mud and silt from the project was polluting Barber Creek.
While that is a dramatic example of the soil and water runoff problem associated with highway building projects, it serves to illustrate a much greater problem.
River, stream and lake pollution from construction sites is muddying waters, causing buildups of silt and killing fish and water plants all over Georgia.
Because of that, those same folks who got the attention of contractors on the 441 project -- the EPA -- are ready to intervene at countless other construction sites if state officials don't quickly adopt some controls of their own.
Georgia is the only state that doesn't have a general construction site storm water permitting system as required by federal law, and if the state Environmental Protection Division doesn't come up with a plan, the feds will impose their own rules.
The Georgia EPD has compiled regulations and is holding hearings on their proposals, but as might be expected, developers and builders are complaining the controls would be costly, yet ineffective.
If enacted, they predict the regulations will add $2,000 to the cost of a new home and $100,000 to the cost of a new highway.
Developers say erosion control devices such as bales of hay, silt fences and siltation ponds are inconsistent in their effectiveness at controlling runoff. They're also strongly objecting to a requirement that they monitor their projects during rainstorms.
But even if a development site violates downstream pollution limits, developers would not be penalized if they could show that they have installed the required controls.
Environmentalists argue that the taxpayers have been shouldering the costs of problems caused by poor grading and site preparation practices for years.
They say the dirt and mud from construction sites costs taxpayers millions of dollars because of the damage done to reservoirs and the expenses incurred in making muddy water clean and safe enough to drink.
It's time to put more of the responsibility for keeping our waterways clean where it belongs -- at the source of pollution.
Builders of homes and highways may incur additional costs initially, but in the end those costs will be paid by the homebuyer and the citizen whose taxes finance road construction.
It's better to spend the money up front to avoid polluting our waterways than to spend it later to clean them up -- after fish and plants have died and riverbeds have filled with silt.
Powerful special interests have blocked efforts to protect our rivers and streams far too long in Georgia. But thanks to persistent efforts by the Sierra Club, the Southern Environmental Law Center here in Athens, the Conservation Society and the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeepers, there is a set of regulations on the table now that can make a difference.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division should move ahead with the implementation of its construction site water runoff permitting regulations as quickly as possible.
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The online bachelor's in sonography, is a completion program designed for credentialed sonographers and includes a total of 67 trimester credit hours: 34 credits of sonography online courses and 33 credits of general education courses. The degree is designed by expert sonography faculty, led by influential sonography advocate Charlotte Henningsen. It can be completed in as few as 6 trimesters.
Prerequisites: BIOL 102.
Online course available only for students enrolled in online degrees. Study of human anatomy, primarily emphasizing axial planes, but also including sagittal, coronal, and oblique planes. Designed to aid imaging modality students in recognizing, locating, and identifying normal anatomy on various computer images.
Prerequisite: Two semesters of high school algebra with a minimum grade of B (3.0) or a college-level math course with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
An introduction to statistics and its applications, this course is designed to prepare students to interpret and evaluate statistics and statistical methods used in published research papers and to make decisions about the appropriateness of specific statistical methods in a variety of settings. Areas of emphasis will include descriptive statistics, analysis of graphs, sampling methods, binomial, z, t, and chi-square, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102. Online course available only for students enrolled in online degrees. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0).
Techniques of written communication within a professional setting. Includes writing reports, proposals, case notes, and charts.
Prerequisites: ENGL 102.
A study of the major world religions, including their history and development. This course will also familiarize the student with the major tenets and practices of these religions. Teachings and practices that impact the practice of healthcare are emphasized.
An introduction to general law and its interpretation, including various aspects of personnel law, contract law, and those laws regulating the relationship of for-profit and not-for- profit organizations with governmental and non-governmental agencies.
An exploration of the nature of individual and group behavior as it relates to the workplace. Attention will be given to motivation, performance, and morale, as well as the supervision and leadership of employees.
Prerequisite Note: ENGL 102 may replace ENGL 102.
Attention to the wisdom books of the Old Testament, the Sermon on the Mount, and the Parables of Jesus.
A study of the nature and function of marketing within the healthcare setting. Topics include strategic planning, competitive analysis, conservative behavior, marketing communication, and public relations.
Explores the concepts of managerial accounting, including an understanding of the accounting cycle and the presentation and interpretation of financial statements.
Prerequisite: A minimum English ACT score of 19, or a passing score on the English Composition Placement Test, or ENGL 091 with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0).
Focuses on writing as a means for authentic expression and exploration. Emphasis is on the writing process, especially revision. Students write several expository essays organized according to prescribed modes and learn specific writing skills and principles which readily apply to most writing tasks.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101.
Applies the writing skills developed in ENGL 101 while focusing on rhetorical and reasoning skills necessary for various persuasive and research writing activities. Students write several persuasive papers and a major research paper.
Prerequisites: BIOL 144; ENGL 102.
Explores the principles of a variety of diagnostic imaging techniques with a focus on how imaging techniques correlate with sonographic examinations. Topics include diagnostic radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, fluoroscopy, cardiovascular interventional procedures, mammography, and nuclear medicine.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101; ENGL 102.
This course will provide a study of the principles used in instructional design. Educational theory will be presented, including learning theory, evaluation theory, and system theory. Course development, syllabus building, test construction, learning assessment, and evaluation will be explored.
The course explores the multiple dimensions of the role of the imaging professional in healthcare. Emphasis is placed on the management responsibilities needed to foster and promote quality outcomes. Topics will focus on aspects of the following: patient engagement and communication, recruitment and retention, emotional intelligence, creating effective committees and teams, and coaching and mentoring skills.
Prerequisites: IMAG 345; ENGL 101; ENGL 102; ENGL 315.
The student will present a proposal for in-depth research of a defined, specialized area within the ultrasound profession. Topics may include, but are not limited to, contrast imaging, 3-D ultrasound, 4-D ultrasound, harmonic imaging, intraoperative ultrasound, transducer technology, the impact of hand-held ultrasound machines, or other evolving sonographic diagnostic techniques or topics.
Prerequisites: IMAG 345; ENGL 101; ENGL 102.
This is a service learning course. The student will present a proposal for in-depth investigation of one of the advanced sonographic specialties which includes fetal echocardiography, pediatric echocardiography, breast ultrasound, neurosonography, or other approved evolving sonographic specialty areas. The student will learn to identify normal anatomy, describe standard protocol, and demonstrate knowledge of disease and pathology associated with this specialty area.
Prerequisites: BIOL 144.
The course teaches the use of picture archiving and communicating systems (PACS), computed radiography, direct digital radiography, networking, and DICOM.
Prerequisites: BIOL 144.
Explores the dynamics of the healthcare marketplace, including changing demographics, increasing demands of the aging population, healthcare workforce, and new medical technology and research. Emphasis will be placed on health behaviors, including smoking, poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, alcohol abuse, and workplace violence.
Prerequisites: BIOL 144.
Emphasis is placed on the medical imaging environment. Examines the challenges that shaped the field of imaging technology and current innovative strategies.
Prerequisites: BIOL 144; ENGL 102.
The study of the research process as applied to allied health and imaging technology topics. The student will evaluate published research findings for use in sonography and imaging practice. This course requires a written critique of a published imaging technology or allied health research report and presentation of a published imaging technology or allied health research report to peers.
Prerequisites: BIOL 144C, ENGL 102.
This course explores the principles of human physiology and pathologic processes that alter the human body's lines of defense and resistance to disease. It will provide the student with understanding of structural adaptations and functional responses of cells, tissues, organs, and systems. The student should develop the ability to relate clinical manifestations of pathophysiologic changes as they apply to the imaging professional. The course includes four credit hours of theory (60 clock hours).
Survey of psychology, including human development, sensation and perception, learning and thinking, emotions, motivation, personality, and stress, as well as psychological disorders and their treatment.
Prerequisite: High school or college chemistry taken prior to enrolling in this course, or a minimum ACT standard composite score of 19, or permission from the department chair.
This is the first of a two-trimester course. Study of the typical structure and function of the human body utilizing digital and electronic media. Includes a study of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, along with their cytology, histology, and chemistry. Lab exercises are included in this course; therefore, a lab kit and webcam are required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L or BIOL 101.
This is the second of a two-trimester course. Further study of the typical structure and function of the human body utilizing digital and electronic media. Covers endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Lab exercises are included in this course; therefore, a lab kit and webcam are required.
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0), and one of the following: a minimum score of 19 on the math portion of the ACT, or successful completion of MATH 101 with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0), or a passing grade on the Mathematics Placement Test.
A study of the concept of function, as well as other advanced algebra concepts. Following a brief review of algebra topics covered in previous courses, the topics covered in this course will include an extension of intermediate or high school algebra topics, number systems including complex numbers, equations, and inequalities involving linear and quadratic models, polynomials, absolute values, radicals and rational expressions, matrices and determinants, solutions of systems of equations and inequalities, sequences, series, limits and logarithms. Emphasis is placed on pertinent applications of these topics as well as the use of appropriate support technologies, such as graphing calculators.
Series of lectures and demonstrations aimed at understanding the physical principles of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, and modern physics. This course satisfies the requirement for various imaging programs but does not satisfy the requirements for science majors. Lab required. Lab exercises are included in this course; therefore, a lab kit and webcam are required.
Prerequisites: MATH 091 or one year of high school algebra with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0), a Math ACT score above 16, or successful completion of the Math COMPASS Placement test. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0).
Topics include: review of basic algebra; linear, rational, quadratic, and exponential functions; graphs and functions; factoring, exponents and polynomials; rational expressions and equations; quadratic equations and inequalities.


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Friday, May 2, 2014
Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk, on and near the Fairfield square, 6-9 p.m.
EcoFestival, "Home Grown: Emerging Area Artists," on and near the Fairfield square, 6-9 p.m. www.ecofairfield.wordpress.com.
The Bronx Wanderers, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center's Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m.
Family Swim Night, Roosevelt Aquatic Center, 6-8 p.m. Information: 472-6159.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Fairfield Friends Church, 8 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous, New Life Community Church, 7 p.m.
Bluegrass Showcase of Bands and Jam Session, Fairfield Middle School, 5-8 p.m. Free. Information: 233-7785 or www.iowabluegrassmusic.com.
Birding Whitham Woods, bird hike with naturalist Therese Cummiskey, meet in the parking lot, 7:30 a.m. Information: 472-4421.
Young Birders: Birding Whitham Woods, bird hike with naturalist Therese Cummiskey, meet in the parking lot, 9:30 a.m. Youth younger than 11 must be accompanied by a parent. Registration required: 472-4421 or email@example.com.
EcoFestival, tree planting, Central Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; EcoJam Fashion Show, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center's Expo Hall, 7:30 p.m.; trunk show following fashion show; after-party, The Arbor Bar. www.ecofairfield.wordpress.com.
Fairfield Loop Trail Maintenance Day, meet at northeast corner of Howard Park; shifts: 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Check for cancellations: www.jeffersoncountytrails.org. Information/signup: 319-217-3419 or email@example.com.
Wildflower Pastel Class, for kindergartners through sixth-graders, American Gothic House Center, Eldon, 1-2 p.m. Information/registration: 641-652-3352.
Fairfield Farmers' Market, Howard Park, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, noon.
Narcotics Anonymous, New Life Community Church, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Alanon, New Life Community Church, noon.
Polishville Dance, with Lyle Beaver, Polishville Community Center, food available, 4:30 p.m.; dancing, 6-9 p.m. Call 319-694-3495.
Fairfield Girl Scout Troop Showcase and Family Banquet, Fairfield Middle School cafetorium, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Information: 472-0707.
Open House, for major donors and contractors, historic Stone House, Bentonsport, 2-4 p.m.
Yogic Flying Competition, Patanjali Dome Maharishi University of Management campus, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public.
Alzheimer's & Dementia South-central Iowa Support Group, Good Samaritan Home, Ottumwa, 2-3 p.m. Information: 800-272-3900.
Latin, Swing and Ballroom Dance, sponsored by Fairfield Latin & Ballroom Association, Morning Star Studio, 8-10 p.m. Information: 919-5698 or email@example.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, 5 p.m.
No School, Pekin Community School District. Teacher in-service.
Clinton Lodge No. 15, Masonic Lodge, 7:30 p.m.
Jefferson County Cattlemen, Mike & Nikki's Burger and Steakhouse, 7:30 p.m.
Blood Drive, First United Methodist Church, 2-6:30 p.m. Appointments: 472-5762.
Story Time, Fairfield Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Information: 472-6551.
Youth Fitness Class, for third- through eighth-graders, Roosevelt Community Recreation Center, 5:15-6:15 p.m. $3 per class; free with membership. No registration needed.
Packwood Community Coffee Club, sponsored by Packwood Betterment Committee, Packwood Community Building, 9-10 a.m.
Co-Dependency Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 107 Market St., Keosauqua, 8 p.m. Call 641-777-4700.
T.T.T. Chapter E, McElhinny House, 7 p.m. Call 472-2616.
Jefferson County Farm Bureau Women, meet at Jefferson County ISU Extension Office to carpool to Sigourney, 10:30 a.m.
Birmingham Homecoming Committee, Birmingham Lions Building, 7 p.m.
Mother's Day Craft, for first- through fifth-graders, Roosevelt Community Recreation Center, 4:15-5 p.m. Registration: 472-6159 or www.fairfieldparksandrec.org.
Blood Drive, Roosevelt Community Recreation Center, 2-5:30 p.m. Appointments: 472-6159.
Youth Fitness Jr. Class, for kindergartners through fourth-graders, Roosevelt Community Recreation Center, 5:30-6 p.m. $3 per class; free with membership. No registration needed.
Children's Vaccination Clinic, Jefferson County Public Health office, 1-4 p.m. Call 472-5929.
H.E.L.P.S., Fairfield Foursquare Church, weigh-in, 6 p.m. Call 233-5086.
Golden Speakers Toastmasters Club, Fairfield Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store Club Room, 7:40-9:15 p.m. Information: 641-451-1847.
Alcoholics Anonymous, First Presbyterian Church, noon.
Alcoholics Anonymous, women only, First Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous, New Life Community Church, 7 p.m.
Submit calendar items to: The Fairfield Ledger at PO Box 110, Fairfield 52556; email@example.com; or 112 E. Broadway Ave. Be sure to include: the name of the event; location; date and time; and a phone number of a person to contact in case of questions.


text: SAO PAULO, March 20 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies jumped on Friday after investors began interpreting the Fed's recent policy signals as an invitation to step back into riskier assets. Equities also rose, with the MSCI Latin American stock index notching its biggest one-day advance in over a month. The U.S. Federal Reserve this week led investors to expect a more dovish policy stance than many had originally expected, spurring portfolio inflows into riskier markets that offer higher returns. In addition, concern over the broader impact of Greece's financial crisis eased on Friday when the nation said it was moving swiftly to meet creditors' demands for a detailed economic reform plan. "It's mostly a spillover from what we saw coming out of the Fed," said Kathryn Rooney Vera, a strategist with Bulltick Capital Markets in Miami. "The Fed is clear...when they start tightening it will be so slow and mitigated that it will not have a big immediate impact. The market sees that risk is indeed attractive and there is a search for yield." The Brazilian real nearly rolled back the previous session's loss, strengthening to about 3.22 per dollar. Brazil's currency has weakened about 17.5 percent against the dollar this year, however, as concerns over economic recession and a potential sovereign credit downgrade weigh. "The whole world is selling dollars and the result is a respite here," said Reginaldo Galhardo, head of currency trading at Sao Paulo brokerage Treviso. Other Latin American currencies rose as well, with Colombia's peso posting its biggest one-day gain in over six weeks. The country's currency was also boosted by higher prices for oil, its main export. Equities also rebounded on Friday, with Brazil's Bovespa stock index erasing the previous session's loss. Shares of private education firm Estacio Participacoes SA jumped over 10 percent after the company released an optimistic forecast for future growth. Key Latin American stock indexes and currencies at 1524 GMT: Stock indexes daily % YTD % Latest change change MSCI Emerging Markets 970.11 0.53 0.91 MSCI LatAm 2467.06 2.78 -12 Brazil Bovespa 51781.54 1.63 3.55 Mexico IPC 44269.05 0.34 2.60 Chile IPSA 3884.62 0.55 0.87 Chile IGPA 18931.29 0.45 0.32 Argentina MerVal 11380.89 2.08 32.66 Colombia IGBC 9985.96 0.42 -14.17 Peru IGRA 12629.37 0.38 -14.63 Venezuela IBC 4706.02 0.03 21.96 Currencies daily % YTD % change change Latest Brazil real 3.2206 2.26 -17.48 Mexico peso 15.066 1.39 -2.14 Chile peso 634.7 0.80 -4.46 Colombia peso 2588.24 1.61 -7.74 Peru sol 3.09 0.29 -3.59 Argentina peso 8.7950 0.00 -2.79 (interbank) Argentina peso 12.77 0.70 9.63 (parallel) (Reporting by Asher Levine and Bruno Federowski)


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Skorton promises new students 'great adventure'
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Under faultless blue skies and a flawless mid-60s temperature, Cornell University President David Skorton welcomed the Class of 2017 at the Convocation for New Students and Families at Schoellkopf Stadium Aug. 24. He presented a vision to the newcomers – freshmen, transfer students, graduate and professional school students – of a glorious Big Red world of opportunity and an academic voyage of self-discovery.
"Welcome to the start of a great adventure and our journey together. Welcome to the academic breadth and depth, the intellectual rigor and societal engagement that are hallmarks of a Cornell education and a Cornell experience. Welcome to a place of high standards and personal responsibility. Welcome to a close-knit community whose members – faculty, students and staff – come here from all over the world to learn and discover and create and make a difference," Skorton said.
With about 7,000 people in attendance, Skorton explained that the 3,282 first-year students were selected from 40,000 applicants – making this the university's most-selective class. The class represents 48 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and 11 percent hail from 51 countries. About 41 percent self-identify as students of color and just over half are women.
Skorton urged the new students to pursue intellectual passion. "Make time for classes beyond a major and take courses for the simple joy of learning. College is a time to discover what excites you, to learn about subjects far outside your major and to take some intellectual risks," he said.
Talking to and knowing professors will be a critical component in learning, he said. Cornell's faculty includes MacArthur "geniuses," Emmy Award and Pulitzer Prize winners. "Make it a goal that before you leave Cornell there will be at least four professors – one each year – who you will know very well," Skorton advised.
To obtain a full-throttle Cornell experience, Skorton urged students to become active members of the campus and wider community. He noted that Cornell students annually provide about 400,000 hours of service through the Cornell Public Service Center and about 1,000 student organizations. Taking part in these programs helps students become creative, collaborative and reflective leaders, he said.
For his final note of advice, Skorton spoke to parents – some holding back tears – assembled in the stadium. "The most helpful thing you can do now for these accomplished young adults is to step back and let them find their own way," he said. "Try hard – really, really hard – to give your sons and daughters the space, time and freedom to find ways to solve their problems for themselves."
Prior to the president's address, Jason Button '14, from the Orientation Steering Committee, discussed his lifelong friends he met during freshman year.
Ulysses Smith '13, president of the Student Assembly, reminded the students: "Your comfort levels will be tested. You will and probably already have seen groups of people that you have never come across before. … These are the people that will shape the communities of the future right alongside you."
Student-elected trustee Darrick Evensen, Ph.D. '14, noted that success and failure are integral parts of learning, and he urged students to seek support when they need it.
As the Class of 2017 embarked on its academic adventure, Kevin Tobin '14, of the Orientation Steering Committee, quoted fictional Cornellian Andy Bernard – from the TV sitcom "The Office" – who said, "I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you left them."


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The Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University is a dynamic public policy institute that commemorates, and is inspired by the life and work of one of Australia's most respected Prime Ministers, The Hon. Gough Whitlam AC QC. It pursues the causes he championed and is guided by the principles upon which his parliamentary career and years of service to the people of Australia were founded.
Established under an Agreement between the University of Western Sydney and Mr Whitlam in 2000 as an incorporated entity within the university, the Institute bridges the historical legacy of Mr Whitlam's years in public life and the contemporary relevance of the Institute's work to public discourse and policy.
The Institute's work encompasses three inter-related areas of activity.
The Whitlam Institute is custodian of the Whitlam Prime Ministerial Collection, under the stewardship of Western Sydney University Library. The Collection includes books, papers and memorabilia gifted by Mr Whitlam and other donors. This nationally significant Collection has been catalogued and digitised and is available as an e-collection for researchers, scholars and members of the public. The Whitlam Institute is committed to making this rich collection as open and accessible as possible.
The Whitlam Institute Program is the umbrella for a wide range of public policy activities through which it seeks to promote dialogue and debate, to inform and educate, to conduct applied policy research and, where the evidence allows, to advocate for change. This is now a substantial program in a number of policy domains, including: education, contemporary economic challenges, Australian democracy and political participation, human rights and public life. The Institute conducts and commissions original research, presents public policy forums, symposia and public lectures, and regularly publishes on these issues of importance to our national life.
The Whitlam Institute's Education & Outreach work encompasses a diverse range of public engagement activities. Through the What Matters? writing competition, school students are given the opportunity to express what really matters to them in contemporary Australian society. The Institute contributes to the cultural life of Western Sydney through its presentation of public exhibitions dealing with Australia's social, cultural and political history, and regularly provides opportunities for the people of Western Sydney and beyond to attend talks and seminars.
The Whitlam Institute exists to improve the quality of life for all Australians. Its spirit is best captured by Mr Whitlam's own words when signing a further substantial Deed of Gift in 2003 with the University of Western Sydney:
The greatest contribution that I hope to bestow is inspiration. That the work and causes championed in my parliamentary career and the statesman service that followed, will provide the basis for ongoing research and advocacy from this university into the contemporary challenges that confront and can improve the quality of life for all Australians....


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On the verge of being knocked off the throne, no longer looking like the pretty boy champion, the Chargers have been reduced to a longshot, afterthought contenders trying to give another miracle a chance to happen.
All they have Sunday is an opportunity to keep breathing, keep working, keep dreaming.
"We get to play another game against another talented group, and it means something," linebacker Shaun Phillips said this week. "What better way to get a chance to redeem yourself -- you get knocked out by the runner-up, to go get a chance to try to knock out the champ?"
That's kind of backward, which equates to perfect symmetry in this ridiculous season.
The Chargers can't win anything more than a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, but they can lose any chance of securing a fifth straight AFC West title and virtually assure they won't get another playoff shot.
But in this game they must win, the Chargers also get a chance at redemption. What Phillips referred to, as much as the Chargers' continued quest to survive until the postseason, was that a week after being run over by the NFL's third-ranked running team, the Chargers face the league's top running team.
"We thought the Raiders had a great rushing attack," cornerback Quentin Jammer said. "Well, we have got to get some (stuff) stopped now."
The Oakland Raiders ran for 251 yards last week at Qualcomm Stadium, pushing the Chargers to the brink of a failed season and embarrassing them in the process.
The Chargers defense took the unusual step of watching film as a group without coaches on Monday in an attempt to have everyone see what everyone had done wrong. Then they focused on moving forward.
"It's accountability," nose tackle Antonio Garay said. "We're stressing that this week, making sure we're better individually so we can be better together."
They need to be.
Even with Chiefs starting quarterback Matt Cassel back in Kansas City recovering from an appendectomy and Brodie Croyle starting, the Chargers will face a pair of running backs both with more than 750 yards. (Half the teams in the league, Chargers included, don't have one back with that many yards.)
The Chiefs are on pace to run 571 times, more than all but five teams in the past 21 seasons.
As if they weren't already run heavy – having run 29 or more times in nine of their 12 games -- the Chiefs offensive staff probably had to call the team doctor after four hours after watching the Raiders' duo of Darren McFadden and Michael Bush go for 97 and 95 yards, respectively, last week. The Chargers were fooled, pushed around and run through.
"We know they're going to try to establish the run after what happened last week," Chargers linebacker Stephen Cooper said.
Sunday's game and the entire season could hinge on how the Chargers defense rebounds and contains the Chiefs' duo of Jamaal Charles (the dashing back who has run 182 times for 1,137 yards) and Thomas Jones (the between-the-tackles pounder with 765 yards on 187 carries).
Mostly stymieing Tennessee's Chris Johnson aside, the Chargers' performance against top running teams should not inspire confidence.
The Chargers were third in the NFL against the run going into last week and are a more-than-respectable fifth now. The Raiders, who have done it twice, are one of just five teams to have gained 100 yards rushing against the Chargers this season.
But a closer look reveals a severe discrepancy between how the Chargers have feasted on teams that don't/can't run and have been clobbered by the running elite.
The Chargers have faced the four worst running teams in the NFL and allowed them an average of 50.5 yards per game. They allowed No.12 Tennessee, No.13 New England and No.20 St. Louis an average of 77.7 yards.
Frighteningly, in five games against four of the NFL's top-seven running teams, the Chargers have allowed an average of 141.6 yards per game.
"We've stopped some good backs," Phillips said. "It's just that if a team runs the ball enough, and we're not playing at our best they can have some success. K.C. can be the same way."
The Chargers have clung to their No.1 ranking as a defense all season, at first acknowledging it was something of a mirage but growing to believe it was valid and they were being disrespected.
Then came last week, what more than one of them called a "beat down" and to a man forced them to acknowledge they had been overpowered.
"They played more physical than us," Phillips said. "There is no hiding behind anything."
As Phillips spoke, Notorious B.I.G. blared from the speakers above Phillips' locker. "Machine Gun Funk" is a song about, ostensibly, girls and guns. There is a line toward the end, and Phillips yelled it, among other stanzas: "I'll make you prove that it's bulletproof."
That's what the Chiefs will do. Sunday will not win the West for the Chargers, but it can keep them alive if they can stop the run.


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A seasoned mountain climber from Sheridan will be joining an international team next week to climb Cho Oyu mountain in Tibet.
His name is Darren Rogers. He talked about the climb during a recent interview.
He said he's been climbing for years.
So, why this mountain?
He said he's continually training, and because of that, people in Sheridan might know him, without realizing the fact.
Still, this particular climb will be a tough one, he said, because of the high altitude and remoteness of the summit. He said he lands in Kathmandu, Nepal, and after receiving a visa for China will drive for several days to cross the border into Tibet before arriving at the base camp.
From there, he said, the climbers will acclimate to the altitude by hiking up to three other camps above the base camp before making the climb to the top. He's going with the International Mountain Guides organization that supplies the food, oxygen, logistics and transportation.


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Gosselin: Mike Jenkins' decision to skip OTAs is incredibly short-sighted
Rick Gosselin, sports columnist for The Dallas Morning News and SportsDayDFW.com and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee, answered your questions about the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks and Stars in a live chat Monday. Here are the highlights.
Is there anything we can learn about the Cowboys from OTAs? I'm just hoping there are no injuries.
Rick Gosselin: You're hoping Rex Ryan can get everyone up to speed on his defense. The OTAs are a time to teach. Ryan didn't get that chance last year. He has to make sure everyone knows what he wants done and how he wants it done by the time the Cowboys report to training camp this summer. That, of course, and no injuries. How big of a hit do you think it is to the Ravens to lose Terrell Suggs for the season already? You need to stay healthy to give yourself a chance.
I'm beginning to question Mike Jenkins' sanity. Does he really think he's doing himself any favors by staying away from the Cowboys facilities and (most likely) skipping OTA's?
Rick Gosselin: You signed the contract, honor it. He essentially is playing for his next contract this season. It's awfully short-sighted to skip the OTAs and fall farther behind the team's top three cornerbacks. He needs to have a good season to attract the attention -- and the money -- of his next employer. The longer he sits, the less likely he'll have an impact in 2012.
How important is a fullback to the running game, and how do the Cowboys look at that position this year? Thanks.
Rick Gosselin: If you commit to running the football, you need a fullback. Vickers is one of the best in the business. Ask Arian Foster. Ask Emmitt Smith how important a lead blocker is. A quality lead blocker eliminates the first line of defense -- the defender standing in the hole.


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Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LC15-0444 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
This study has been completed.
LG Life Sciences
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First Posted: May 18, 2012
Last Update Posted: May 18, 2012
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Double-blind, randomized, multicenter, multinational (South Korea and India), parallel group study The study was divided into three parts: part 1 was started with an initial 2 weeks of exercise/diet program followed by another 2 weeks of single-blind placebo run-in period; part 2 was a double-blind treatment period during which eligible patients were randomized to LC15-0444 50mg or placebo groups and received the assigned treatment for 24 weeks; part 3 was for those patients who completed part 1 & 2 and consented to receive another 28 weeks of treatment with LC15-0444 50mg. Screening tests were performed on the patients who had given the written informed consent. After 2-week exercise/diet program according to the generally recognized guideline, patients took placebo for another 2 weeks while continuing exercise/diet program. When the 2-week placebo run-in period was completed, eligible patients were assigned either to placebo or 50 mg of LC15-0444 with 1:1 ratio. During the total of 24- week treatment period of part 2 after randomization, each patient visited the investigational site at Week 6, 12, 18, and 24. Completing treatment with placebo or LC15-0444 50mg for 24 weeks after randomization, each patient was asked to provide consent to participate in the part 3 of the study where all the patients were to receive LC15-0444 50mg regardless of the treatment received during the part 2 of the study. During 28-week treatment period of the part 3, each patient visited the investigational site at Week 30, 38, 46, and 52. Total study period from screening was 56 weeks per each patient.
|Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
|Drug: Placebo group(once daily) Drug: LC15-0444 50mg qd
|Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Multicenter, Multinational, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Double-blind, Phase 3 Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of LC15-0444 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: type 2 diabetesU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by LG Life Sciences:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change of HbAlc [ Time Frame: from baseline to Week 24 ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- HbA1c Responder Rate [ Time Frame: at Week 24 ]HbA1c Responder Rate at Week 24: HbA1c <7 %, <6.5 %
|Study Start Date:
|December 2009
|Study Completion Date:
|November 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Drug: Placebo group(once daily)
eligible patients were randomized to LC15-0444 50mg or placebo groups and received the assigned treatment for 24 weeks.
|Experimental: LC15-0444
Drug: LC15-0444 50mg qd
eligible patients were randomized to LC15-0444 50mg or placebo groups and received the assigned treatment for 24 weeks
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Adults between 18 and 75 of age
- Patients with HbA1c between 7 % and 11 %
- Patient who had not received any diabetic medications within 6 weeks from screening
- Patients who signed on the consent form after informed on the object, method, and risks of the clinical study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, or secondary diabetes
- Patients who were taking or needed to take any drugs which may affect the control of blood glucose significantly (ex. glucocorticoids)
- Patients who had experienced myocardial infarction, unstable angina or prior history of coronary artery bypass surgery within 6 months prior to screening, or patients with arrhythmia requiring treatment
- Patients with NYHA class II-IV congestive heart failure
- Patients with history of hepatic cirrhosis
- Patients with renal failure or whose creatinine clearance was less than 60mL/min
- Patients with dysfunctional thyroid gland (with abnormal level of TSH)
- Patients with ALT, AST or CPK exceeding 2.5 times of the upper limit of the normal range
- Patients with BMI below 20 kg/m2 or exceeding 40 kg/m2
- Patients with history of asthma or major skin allergy
- Patients taking thyroid hormone, warfarin, dicoumarin or digoxin.
- Patients with history of hypersensitivity to metformin or biguanides.
- Patients who took sodium channel blockers in the last 6 weeks prior to Visit 1.
- Patients who were treated with insulin or glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue or who took thiazolidinediones (Glitazone) in the last 6 months prior to Visit 1.
- Patients with other reasons who the investigator decided not to be eligible for the study
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To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01601990
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01601990
|Korea, Republic of
|LG Life Sciences
|Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 110-062
Sponsors and Collaborators
LG Life Sciences
|Principal Investigator:
|Se Hyun Baek, MD, PhD
|Korea University Guro Hospital
More Information
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|Responsible Party:
|LG Life Sciences
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01601990 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Submitted:
|May 15, 2012
|First Posted:
|May 18, 2012
|Last Update Posted:
|May 18, 2012
|Last Verified:
|May 2012
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases


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Jason Jaacks
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Photograph by Jason Jaacks
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado
Current City: Oakland, California
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
I am very fortunate in that I always wanted to be an imagemaker and storyteller. I made my first few movies in elementary school and discovered photography in high school. Since then, it's been all about learning new ways of visual storytelling.
How did you get started in your field of work?
I started making photographs when I was 15. I loved being behind the camera, meeting people, and telling stories, and I pursued that through college. After graduating, I started a production company, Cordillera Productions, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Cordillera Productions has allowed me to make a living out of storytelling, and I've met some incredible people along the way.
What inspires you to dedicate your life to storytelling?
Storytelling is what binds us together—ever since Lascaux we've been using visual media to communicate with each other. I believe that photographs and films can impact people and change the way we relate to the world around us. My hope is to create media that challenges and inspires people to step back and reflect on what's happening around them. Being in the field as a witness and experiencing life in moments is incredibly life-affirming to me.
What's a normal day like for you?
What I love about what I do is it's constantly changing. I love being in the field and on the move meeting fascinating people and exploring new places. Those days are always long and challenging, but almost always worth it. When I'm not in the field, much of my time is spent chained to the desk either editing or preparing for the next shoot.
Do you have a hero and, if so, why is this person your hero?
There are imagemakers and storytellers that constantly push my own boundaries as a photographer and as a person. I love looking at work by Eugene Richards, Sebastiao Salgado, and Robert Frank. I think one of my biggest heroes is Reza. I don't know of a photographer alive today who focuses so clearly on human dignity. His strength as a photographer is awe inspiring!
What's been your favorite experience in the field? Most challenging?
Fieldwork can be very challenging, but that's why people do this work. My favorite experience happened the very first time I went to the Elwha River in Washington State. I spent a day walking from the mouth of the river five miles upstream to the first dam. It was foggy and drizzling and I saw salmon moving upriver for the first time—these gifts from the sea trying to return home. I'll never forget watching them hold in the river.
The most challenging experience in the field happened on a project on Native American rights and U.S.-Mexico border policy in Arizona. I walked across the international border into Mexico with members of the Tohono O'odham Nation. It wasn't the physicality of the walk, even though it was near 100 degrees. It was witnessing how the border wall had changed the landscape and the culture.
What are your other passions?
My passions all involve imagemaking to some degree, whether it's fly-fishing, skiing, or traveling.
What do you do in your free time?
I end up spending most of my time working, but the little time that I have free I spend with my two dogs, who are usually up for an adventure.
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Wildcats 5, Swallows 0
TUESDAY, MARCH 6: With Swallows only able to field nine players, Wildcats took advantage and set the tone with an early goal by Maria Pichery in the first half with Ashley Steede scoring a second goal from a short corner in the 26th minute.
Second half scorers for Wildcats were Susanna Almeida, Zina Jones and Cerepha Bridgman for a 5-0 final score.
Longtails 0, Budgies 9
This young Longtail Canaries team managed to keep the score to an admirable 2-0 before half time with Amy Fox converting two out of her total of three goals from two penalty corners awarded in the first half.
A goal from Jaselle Smith in the opening minutes of the second half inspired Budgies to push on and they were subsequently rewarded with succession of goals in the remaining half from Melanie Fullerton (3), Asha Trott (1), Alex Francis (1), Amy Fox (1).
Longtail Canaries should, however, be commended on their defensive short corners noting that out 20 penalty corners awarded, Budgies were only able to convert four.
Jaselle Smith holds the top goal scorer in the B League with 11 goals, while her teammate, Mel Fullerton, is hot on her heels with a tally of 10 goals.
Canaries 0, Bluebirds 3
Bluebirds defeated Canaries with a 3-0 victory with Denise O'Donoghue scoring a field goal in the first half and Kourtney Fassler and Sarah Smith scoring a goal each in the second half.
Cardinals 0, Ravens 3
Ravens set the pace from the outset in this match with the ball staying mainly in their attacking half for the first 20 minutes.
A solid Cardinals defense proved frustrating to the Ravens forward line until Georgia Harris was able to convert from a penalty corner in the 25th minute, with Katie Tester scoring a field goal one minute before half time.
Cardinals came out fighting in the second half with their young forward Pier Simons causing some headaches for the Ravens defensive line with Cardinals almost scoring having beaten the keeper, only to have their efforts nixed by a save on the line by Sue Ward.
Cara Johnson had a great game in defense and Amber Port and Jennifer Adderley worked well to move the ball forward. Georgia Harris scored her second goal of the day in the 51st minute to seal the 3-0 victory.
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By Tommy Ly on Tue, 11/19/2013
Although your iPhone 5s may not be facing the same battery issues that some handsets are, you may still be searching for a way to keep your iPhone running throughout your day. Mophie offers a few different battery cases for the iPhone 5/5s, but today we'll be looking at the Juice Pack Air ($99.95).
The Juice Pack Air is a two-piece case for your iPhone 5/5s that houses a built-in 1,700 mAh battery that, according to Mophie's claims, will give your iPhone up to 100 percent more power, which is up to 10 additional hours of 3G talk time, up to eight additional hours of 3G internet use, up to 11 additional hours on Wi-Fi, and up to 10 additional hours of video playback.
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The case itself roughly doubles the thickness of your iPhone, but the bulk is necessary to house that battery. Pass-through buttons are integrated into the case, giving you uninhibited access to the volume buttons and sleep/lock switch. The microphone and speaker still work fine, if not a bit better with the case, as the sound gets channeled to the front of the phone, as opposed to the bottom.
An included micro-USB cable is included to charge the case, which can be done both on its own or while connected to your iPhone. Unfortunately, you won't be able to sync your Juice Pack Air-clad iPhone with the included micro-USB cable. You'll either have to do all your syncing wirelessly, or take your iPhone out of its case before connecting it to iTunes.
After a few days with the Juice Pack Air, I can say that the added weight isn't very noticeable and actually feels pretty good with the case's soft finish. From 20 percent battery on my iPhone 5s, the Juice Pack Air was able to get me back to 70–75 percent fairly quickly when fully charged. I would imagine its performance would be better on an iPhone 5, due to it's smaller battery, but it typically gave me more power than I needed for a normal day.
The Good
• Looks and feels good.
• Performs as well as it needs to.
• Protects your phone.
The Bad
• Can't sync your phone with the case on, unless you do it wirelessly.
• Can be difficult to remove.
• Doesn't quite live up to Mophie's claims for the iPhone 5s
The Verdict
The Juice Pack Air is a great battery case for the iPhone 5/5s that performs very well under normal conditions. In addition to providing the your iPhone with enough power to get you through a long day, it does so without taking away from the sleek design of your phone.
For more information on the Juice Pack Air, visit Mophie's website.


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The Yahweh's Springs Retreat & Resort is one of the premier resorts in the heart of the City of Hot Springs, Pansol Calamba, Laguna,Philippines, at the foothills of Mt. Makiling. The resort offers completes wellness programs for the body, mind and soul through our modern and up to date facilities and professional staff and crew. Take a dip in our therapeutic natural hotsprings from Mt. Makiling. The resort has two focuses: The Retreat with the retreat house and other religious activities and the resort for the family entertainment. The resort is well equipped for both functions. The retreat and resort center is also great for functions such as debuts, parties, weddings and corporate events. The resort is owned by the renown Filipino entertainer Bella Dimayuga , who also owns Bella Dimayuga Productions an event management company, so you can be assured your event is in the best possible hands.
Cafe Galilea is the perfect rendezvous! Overlooking the pool on one side and a terrace on the other, it offers in-between meals menu and beverage service. It also has a videoke machine and is open from 10 am till 6pm.
The Pentecost Hall
The Pentecost Hall (Conference Room) can accommodate 150-175 persons and is equipped with the latest multi-media machines such as LCD projector with motorized 100 - inches screen and a smart board where you can save into a PC or Laptop the notes written on it. It is also equipped with a PA system and complete band equipments. Adjacent to the hall is the Bethlehem, a receiving area and lounge for guest speakers.
The Arc of the Covenant
The Arc of the Covenant is a private prayer room to cast your burdens away.
The Apostle dormitory room
Disciple dormitory room
The Apostle & Disciple dormitory room can sleep 39 & 42 persons respectively. It also has 21 Deluxe rooms with air-condition, telephone & cable television. Aside from this, It also has separate De Luxe rooms for a couple of priests (Joseph) and nuns (Mary)
which it's own toilet and bath.
The Martha's Place
The Martha's Place can cater for up to 500 persons with its fully equipped stainless kitchen and chef that graduated from Les Roche, Switzerland.
Business Center
The Jerusalem is the Business Center that has a complete telecommunications facility; it has fax, Internet and digital copy machine. It also has conference table.
station of the cross
Mt. Sinai is the mediation and the station of the cross area. It is located at the rooftop of the building and is overlooking the famous Mt. Makiling and the mystical rock point. The Retreat House is use for private swimming parties and other events such as wedding, debut and birthday parties.
Drown your worries away at the Pool of Bethsaida. Take a dip in our therapeutic natural hot spring from Mt. Makiling It has a slide and a kiddy pool/ Jacuzzi amidst lush garden.
Cana room
Cana and Bethany are 2 family rooms that can accommodate 10 persons. It has its own toilet and bath, cable TV, telephone, and air-conditioning unit.
Bethany room
Judas' Corner
Judas' Corner - have nightcap with your favorite drink at the poolside bar.Open from 6pm till 2am. It carries over the Cafe Galilea menu.
Portico is the reception area, to answer your every needs and inquiry.
The Game Room
The Game Room has billiards, darts and table tennis to challenge your skill. You can also rent out board games, mahjong, play station and DVD movies.
And lastly, before you go back to your city life, we have the Capernaum Gift Shop where you can get inspiring memorabilia and pasalubong from your stay at the resort.>Capernaum Gift Shop
Solomon's Siloam spa and sauna completes the wellness program being offered by the resort. It offers total body spa from hair to foot complete with message and sauna.
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DRAWING box one has given Glen Gallon favouritism for tonight's $500,000 Melbourne Cup, but any of three greyhounds could start the punters' elect at Sandown Park.
Glen Gallon, who can be indifferent with his box manners, heads the market at $3.90, but Don't Knocka Him ($4.20, box three) and the highly-exciting Proven Nitro ($5, box four) are well in commission. Overall, it looks to be a wide-open affair.
"It's the sort of race where we are handing it over the punters to decide which dog starts favourite,'' tab.com.au's Adam Hamilton said. "It looked a very strong, even field on paper and the draw has made it even more of an open contest.
"The value runner could be Linden Magpie from his favourite draw (box eight). He's started from pink seven times for six wins and a second. He loves wide draws because he's had eight starts from box seven for five wins as well.''
The race, worth a record $350,000 to the winner, gets underway at 9.25pm (CDT)
GROUP 1 MELBOURNE CUP FINAL (515m)
1. Glen Gallon (Tony Brett) $3.90
2. Got A Moment (Jason Thompson) $6.50
3. Don't Knocka Him (Jason Thompson) $4.20
4. Proven Nitro (Jason Thompson) $5
5. Desalle Bale (Graeme Bate) $10
6. General Destini (Norm Rinaldi) $14
7. Hurunui Hitman (Steve McKenna) $7.50
8. Linden Magpie (John Norden) $9
9. Maverick Tiger (res) (Kel Greenough) $10
10. Peggy May (res) (Jason Thompson) $16
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MIATA A PERFECT SIDE DISH - WEST Australian superstar Miata is odds-on to collect the fourth Group 1 of her career in tonight's $145,00 Bold Trease Cup.
The staying bitch made light work of her heat last week, taking an early lead before going on to win by eight and a half lengths in a slick 41.80 seconds.
It was Miata's first start in three weeks and trainer Paul Stuart believes she has plenty of improvement in her for the final.
"She's puffing a little bit so she'll get a lot out of that run,'' he said immediately after the run. "She hasn't had much trialling or racing over the last few weeks, so hopefully she trims down a little next week and she'll be spot on. There's nothing like race fitness.''
Kel Greenough's Jethro looks the biggest danger after winning his heat impressively, while He Knows Uno suffered a shock defeat to Mimicking, but is expected to bounce back.
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STEWARDS OPEN INQUIRY - GREYHOUND Racing SA stewards have opened an inquiry into alleged improper behaviour involving trainers Ray Murray and Paul Barry at Strathalbyn on Sunday, November 11.
It's possible other licensed persons are involved and will be required to attend the inquiry on Thursday, December 6 at 4.30pm.
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BACK ME: COUSIN CALLUM (Won five of his last seven - in great form.)
SACK ME: KING ASHY (Always seems to find one better.)
SAINT: FIRE TYSON (Strong win in the Doug Payne Memorial.)
SINNER: ALTERCATIONS AT THE TRACK (First Broken Hill, now Strathalbyn. Need to be better than that.)
Originally published as Out of the box - Melbourne Cup


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Smoltz Shelved
After returning to the Atlanta Braves on Monday following his latest shoulder injury, John Smoltz suffered a blown save in his first relief appearance in nearly four years.
On Wednesday, as Smoltz announced his season was finished, Atlanta was still struggling with closure.
One day after blowing another ninth-inning lead, the Braves will try to rebound on Thursday when they look to close their series with a third win in four days over the visiting Florida Marlins.
Oddsmakers from Sportsbook.com have made Atlanta -163 money line favorites (MLB Odds) for tonight's game, the over/under has been set at 9.5 total runs (Matchup). Current public betting information shows that 55% of bets for this game have been placed on Atlanta -163 (View MLB Bet Percentages).
Smoltz, the only pitcher in baseball history with 200 wins and 150 saves, has already had four elbow surgeries and will now undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, which he originally injured almost one year ago.
He came off the disabled list on Monday after missing five weeks, and instead of starting - which he'd done for his last 105 games - he came back as a closer.
But Smoltz - who was second in the majors with 144 saves between 2002 and 2004 - hadn't closed a game since Oct. 2, 2004, and he couldn't close Monday's either. He gave up two runs on three hits in the ninth, and though the Braves (31-29) went on to win 7-5 in 10 innings, Smoltz knew his latest comeback effort was already over.
"I certainly was prepared for it. I never had two days in a row where I felt good," Smoltz said. "I realized an hour afterward that the pain was just too great and I couldn't continue."
Atlanta's bullpen, which had blown six saves in 15 opportunities through Tuesday, was back to using a closer-by-committee approach on Wednesday, and it added another blown save to its total.
The Braves led 4-2 heading into the ninth, but Manny Acosta allowed four runs - and two homers - while retiring only one batter and Florida (32-26) walked away with a 6-4 victory.
"You're not going to hold them all the time," said Atlanta manager Bobby Cox.
Jair Jurrjens (5-3, 3.45 ERA) can give the Braves - who are 24-8 at Turner Field - their seventh home series win on Thursday. The 22-year-old right-hander hasn't picked up a loss in either of his past two starts, but he hasn't looked good, failing to go five innings in either.
Jurrjens lasted 4 1-3 innings Saturday at Cincinnati, allowing six runs on nine hits and six walks in Atlanta's 8-7 loss.
In Jurrjens' only start against the Marlins, the rookie right-hander allowed two runs on four hits over six innings, but the Braves lost 4-0 on April 15.
Florida had lost six of seven overall - all on the road - prior to Wednesday's victory, and on Thursday they'll look to win back-to-back road games for the first time since sweeping Washington from May 9-11 while closing out their current trip at 4-6.
Ricky Nolasco (5-3, 4.48) will be on the mound, and lately that's been a recipe for success for the Marlins. He's won his last three starts while posting a 2.89 ERA.
He pitched 6 2-3 innings on Saturday, allowing two runs in a 7-3 win at Philadelphia.
"I thought the player of the game was Ricky," manager Fredi Gonzalez told the team's official Web site after the win. "To get that deep in the ball game against (a hot-hitting team), you've got to tip your hat to him."
The Marlins will likely have the hot-hitting Dan Uggla back in the lineup on Thursday after he missed Wednesday's game for the birth of his child.
Florida's second baseman went 4-for-8 with two homers and three RBIs in the first two games of the series and leads the team with 18 homers and 41 RBIs.
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India gets set for WTO patent regime
intellectual property that will bring it into line with its World
Trade Organisation commitments.
The country's long-awaited Third Patent Amendment Bill is likely to be introduced in Parliament at its winter session in December, according to local news reports. The bill increases protection to include product patents as well as process patents, and according to the WTO should be passed into law by 1 January, 2005.
However, there are signs that its implementation may be delayed, as there is still disagreement at ministerial level about certain key aspects of the legislation, including the definitions it employs for patentability.
If the bill is not passed in the winter session, it will be referred to a standing committee which will then re-introduce it in the budget session starting in February 2005, said BK Keayla, convenor of India's non-governmental National Working Group of Patent Law.
India's 280-billion rupee (€4.8bn) pharmaceutical industry is looking forward to the launch of a new patent regime, because they believe it will lead to an increase in the number of foreign companies - once assured of product patent protection - seeking local partners.
One key element of benefit to the Indian industry will be its standing as a source of actve pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Industry sources expect the domestic pharmaceutical sector's revenue from the US generic market alone will quadruple in the next five years to $2.17 billion with similar growth expected from Europe. The US generic market was worth $16 billion in 2003, with Indian companies capturing a 3.5 per cent share.
However, many of the small and medium companies making a living now by marketing and exporting copied but patented drugs may have to shut down
Another potential obstacle to the bill's implementation is a limited number of staff. The Indian government has so far appointed around 150 examiners to look into IP complaint cases. In contrast, the US has a standing staff of around 3,000 people fulfilling this function.
Industry analysts expect a sharp jump in R&D expenses and a rise in the manufacture of generic drugs, both domestically and overseas, and also forecast consolidation within the industry following mergers and acquisitions of weak units which cannot manage high R&D expenses.
The early signs are that foreign companies are tracking the legislation timescale with collaborations with Indian firms to manufacture and market products for both domestic consumption and export. For example, Merck & Co is to set up a wholly-owened subsidiary in India, Bristol-Myers Squibb has also announced plans to build one and GlaxoSmithKline's local subsidiary is gearing up to in-license and sell patented products of global companies which do not have a presence in India.
Many of the country's 20,000 domestic and foreign-owned companies will be tempted to spend on R&D from next year, with guaranteed protection for their new products. In this they are following the lead of local companies such as Ranbaxy and Dr Reddy's Laboratories.


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Apple's awesome new iMacs will go on sale this Friday, starting at $1429.
The new desktop PCs from the company that helped usher in the post-PC era feature fancy new processors, a low-reflection display, so-called "Fusion Drives" (more on them in a moment) and - here's the exciting bit - a screen that's just 5mm thick at the edges, lending them their impossibly good looks.
Just when we were getting used to Windows 8, it looks like we're going to be lusting after Mac OS all over again. It's a pity the new iMacs don't have touch screens, really. Windows 8 would look super-nice on one of these.
The 21.5-inch iMac will be the first cab off the rank. It comes with a 2.7 GHz quad-core Core i5 and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M graphics card, for that aforementioned $1429. A model with a 2.9 GHz Core i5 and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M will set you back $1698.
Come December, 27-inch models will be available, too. One with a 2.9 GHz quad-core Core i5 and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M graphics card will cost $1999. A 27-incher with a 3.2 GHz quad-core Core i5 and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX will be $2199. All those prices include GST.
As far as we can tell, "Fusion Drives" are more or less just hybrid drives by a different name. Hybrid drives are drives that have a lot of solid-state memory (memory that doesn't erase itself the moment the machine is switched off) sitting on top of a traditional, large-capacity hard drive, making the drive run a little faster. They're like Solid-State Drives (SSDs) for cheapskates, and they've been around since 2007.
The Fusion Drive seems to be a variation on that theme: a small SSD that, through the Mac OS operating system, has been merged with a traditional hard disk so the two appear to the user to be a single disk.
Mac OS is based on Unix, and Unix has long had tools for merging multiple physical drives into a single logical drive, and the Fusion Drive may well just use those tools. Apple would have added software that decides what needs to go onto the SSD (things that need to fire up quickly, like the operating system itself) and what needs to go onto the hard disk (like data that's rarely used). The net result would be a disk that appears to be very large, and very fast, both at the same time.
We've not seen a Fusion Drive, so it's hard to say how fast it is. It will be faster than a hard drive, for sure. Apple says that photo imports work 3.5 times faster on a Fusion Drive than on a hard drive on an otherwise-identical machine, and that files copy 1.7 times faster.
We'd like to test it out, but of course Apple won't lend us its products because it thinks we're not biased enough in its direction, so unless a miracle happens, don't expect a review of the new iMacs to appear here.
The Australian Financial Review


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I make a fool of myself prognosticating edition
There is not enough time in the day to list all the things in which I am not proficient. But if you look under "P" you will find "prognostications."
It is much easier to be wrong when picking who will win and far be it from me to strain myself. I mean it is bad enough that I put myself through this annual exercise in self-humiliation, but I'll be damned if I pull a muscle in the process.
The number this year to be aware of is 5. Five teams from each league will reach the postseason and of those 10 teams, eight will move beyond game 163.
My formula for making my selections is grammatical in nature. I believe that punctuation marks help you decide things. For example, if you go to a restaurant and you look at a menu and the description of the item has lots of commas (Pan-Roasted Silver Hake with Fennel Infused Brandade, Shaved Fennel, Pickled Peppers, and Watercress … Black Olive Tapenade. The likelihood is really good that you will be over-paying for each comma. My baseball picks are based on question marks – the more questions a team has the worse the team's chances are for success (Can the Red Sox succeed with two unproven starters at the back end of their rotation? What happens if Pedroia/Ellsbury/Gonzo gets hurt? Can Melancon replace Bard? Can Bailey replace Papelbon? Can Valentine replace Francona?. There are so many more questions, I don't want to fill the page). The point here, is that I prefer my menus without a lot of commas, my teams without a lot of question marks, and my sentences without a lot of semi-colons because of my fear of semi-colitis.
To get to the five in league, I started with a process of elimination.
These teams are definitely not participating in Postseason Pandemonium (okay, it's not March Madness):
From the AL East: Baltimore Orioles
From the AL Central: Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox
From the AL West: Oakland A's, Seattle Mariners
From the NL East: NY Mets
From the NL Central: Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs (Does a rotation of Ryan Dempster, Matt Garza, Jeff Samardzija, Chris Volstad and Paul Maholm make you shake with fear? What if you're not a terrified Cubs fan?).
From the NL West: San Diego Padres
That leaves seven teams in the AL and an unwieldy 11 teams in the NL.
Let's look at Cinderella teams. These are teams that are good but require some magic like a Fairy Godmother to make it to the Postseason Prom (yes, I'm still trying):
AL – Toronto Blue Jays
NL – Washington Nationals – BTW: I take Jayson Werth over Carl Crawford in the "who comes back better from the worst signing of last season" contest
That leaves six teams in the AL and an awkward 10 teams in the NL.
I describe the NL grouping as awkward because while five of the 10 will play in October, not all are equally viable choices. They are better than the Eliminated, but not as promising as the Cinderellas. They are the teams filled with too many question marks.
The Dubious include:
From the NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers, Colorado Rockies
That leaves me with eight teams and five slots in the NL. Now here's my problem, I'm not a fan of any of the teams in the NL Central. Of the three remaining, the Cardinals, Reds, and Brewers, any could win the division and none are likely Wild Card contenders.
- The Cardinals are minus Chris Carpenter for how long? And did you hear that Tony LaRussa retired? By the way, did you notice that Albert Pujols is now an Angel?
- Oh, and Prince Fielder is now a Tiger? And Ryan Braun is either innocent or guilty of PEDs depending on whether a FedEx delivery can be made?
- Who is closing for the Reds now that Ryan Madsen is out for the season? Dusty Baker didn't even get a chance to ruin his arm. Mat Latos was an ace in San Diego, who isn't?
Then there is the NL East.
- The Phillies have great starters, and a great closer, but will these guys play the infield when they aren't pitching?
- Will the Braves relievers start this year so they can get get some rest? Will Jason Heyward continue to go haywire? Will Chipper just be Larry if his knee hampers him in his final season? Doesn't it concern you that the Braves rushed to sign Livan Hernandez two hours after the right-hander was released by the Houston Astros?
Okay, having said all that (meaning I can't procrastinate any further) here we go, here are my picks:
AL East
- NY Yankees
- Tampa Bay Rays (Wild Card)
- Toronto Blue Jays
- Boston Red Sox – My preseason shocker says, Bobby V will be one and done with Sox and back to ESPN next year
- Baltimore Orioles
AL Central
- Detroit Tigers – Drew Smyly joins the rotation, yeah that's the difference maker in this horrid division
- Kansas City Royals
- Cleveland Indians
- Chicago White Sox
- Minnesota Twins
- Los Angeles Angels – Too much pitching, hitting, and managing for the rest of the league
- Texas Rangers (Wild Card) – The Josh Hamilton negotiations could get ugly
- Seattle Mariners
- Oakland A's
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Miami Marlins (Wild Card)
- Washington Nationals
- Atlanta Braves
- NY Mets
- Cincinnati Reds
- Milwaukee Brewers
- St. Louis Cardinals
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Chicago Cubs
- Houston Astros
- San Francisco Giants – Matt Cain will prove very able
- Arizona Diamondbacks (Wild Card)
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Colorado Rockies
- San Diego Padres
World Champions – Angels, I love the rotation of Jered Weaver, Dan Haren, C.J. Wilson and Ervin Santana
- AL MVP – Robinson Cano
- NL MVP – Joey Votto
- AL Cy Young – Jered Weaver
- NL Cy Young – Zack Greinke
- AL Manager of the Year – John Farrell
- NL Manager of the Year – Ozzie Guillen


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Mary Gregory glass, variety of glass produced in the United States toward the end of the 19th century in imitation of the then popular English cameo glass. It was named for Mary Gregory, an employee in the decorating department of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company in Sandwich, Mass. Both transparent and coloured, the glass was decorated with white enamel designs that were painted on the surface instead of being carved, as the genuine cameo glass was. Such cheap copying of the real cameo glass eventually ruined the market for both the genuine and the copies alike, since the greatest part of the English genuine cameo glass produced in the 1880s was exported to the United States.
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STRUGGLING to rebound after two heartbreaking NRL losses, the Warriors will take on Cronulla in Auckland on Sunday without captain Simon Mannering and exciting young centre Konrad Hurrell.
Mannering will sit out another week after missing last Saturday night's nail-biting loss to Manly with an ankle injury, while Hurrell has been ruled out with a foot injury.
Coach Brian McClennan rates them both as week-by-week propositions, and in Hurrell's absence has named Ben Henry in the centres, which is where he has started in all 18 matches until being switched to the second-row against the Sea Eagles.
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Elijah Taylor moves into the second-row while 2010-2011 NYC premiership winner Sebastine Ikahihifo starts at lock after making his debut from the bench last week.
The Warriors desperately need a win after squandering 18-0 leads two weeks in a row, losing 24-22 to Manly in Perth on Saturday and 24-19 to Newcastle a week earlier.
Twelfth on the table, the Warriors remain just two points out of the top eight and have targeted a big performance on Sunday as stand-in captain Manu Vatuvei looks to become the first player to score 100 tries for the club after crossing for his 99th last weekend.
Hooker Nathan Friend is another reaching a significant milestone, as he'll rack up his 150th NRL game in his 15th appearance for the Warriors after 135 games previously for Brisbane, Melbourne and Gold Coast.
Another product of the Warriors' development system, Carlos Tuimavave, joins a bench which includes Steve Rapira, returning from a hamstring injury, and regulars Sione Lousi and Jacob Lillyman.
McClennan rates the versatile Tuimavave highly.
"He's a player with lots of ability and he'll give us cover in the halves, the centres at fullback and maybe even loose forward if needed," he said.
Workhorse back-rower Micheal Luck, who has been plagued by injury in his last season before retirement, will return for the Auckland Vulcans in the NSW Cup this weekend.
Warriors team: Kevin Locke, Bill Tupou, Ben Henry, Lewis Brown, Manu Vatuvei (capt), James Maloney, Shaun Johnson, Russell Packer, Nathan Friend, Ben Matulino, Feleti Mateo, Elijah Taylor, Sebastine Ikahihifo. Interchange: Carlos Tuimavave, Sione Lousi, Jacob Lillyman, Steve Rapira, Ukuma Ta'ai.
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This was another present from Doulton tucked into the box she sent me with my Dammann Freres order. Thanks, again, Doulton, for your generosity!
There is really one major fragrance to the dry leaves: smoke. There may be a tiny bit of citrus underneath but you really have to search for it. I'm wondering how this will work, given the overpowering nature of lapsang smoke. It seems ambitious to try to combine it with any other flavor.
The main ingredient in the tea's aroma is also smoke. And in the taste, too. It's got a lighter smoke than a full blown lapsang, more along the lines of a Russian smoky tea, but I am constrained to find any Earl Grey flavor under the smoke.
Trying a second time at 205 instead to see if that brings the bergamot out. It doesn't so much in the aroma, but it helps in the flavor. There's a definite citrus note combining with the smoke, and a mild tea flavor as well. It's still balanced a little more toward the smoke than the citrus than I would choose, but it is flavorful and has depth. It's the kind of thing I probably wouldn't have on a daily basis but would be happy to enjoy every so often.


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mick hart
has any one heard of Mick Hart he is said to be a training guru and publishes his own magazine called no bull. i recently purchased his trainning programme on line that he trained his very own son with called the "chris report". does any one have any feedback on this guy and actually how genuine this guy is.
There are a million proven workouts posted online. Much, much more information than you could fit in a single publication or even a series. I have heard of him, but I don't know much about him. Different people respond better to different programs. Hopefully it will work for you if that's what you're planning on doing.
Does he have his very own son on steroids?
Haha I'm pretty certain that he does.
Oh yeah. Only his son 'chose' to be on them of course.
Well the thing is most people keep their "supplement" gurus and their training gurus separate.
i,ve heard of mick hart, did subscribe to no bull a few years back, also he was on a tv documentary back then too. from what i can make of it all he,s a guy (an older guy hence the son who on the gear isn,t some mis informed teenager) who is in the sport and aas the name suggests wants to put over a no bull**** view about the sport, due to the name it seems to have , as for views on gear most people who deal with him have made there own decision about taking steroids , and just want some honest advice ,which a lot of people shy away from doing , if you gonna do it do it right!
Mick Hart...yeah yeah yeah.
There is a documentary that you'll find on YouTube.
Type [ Steroids, Greg Valentino, man whose arms exploded]
Mick Hart is in it for about 15 minutes. You'll here all about.
Very interesting documentary!!!!
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