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Rodney Harrison, the former all-pro safety for the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots, said he's scared for his future after sustaining numerous concussions during his playing days.
"I'm scared to death," Harrison said in an interview with NBC's Bob Costas. "I have four kids, I have a beautiful wife and I'm scared to death what might happen to me 10 or 15 years from now."
Harrison estimates that he suffered at least 20 concussions during his 15-year NFL career. He said he currently suffers headaches and symptoms of loneliness, isolation and anxiety.
Harrison said that the league didn't do enough to keep players safe during his playing days.
"I would get up, hit someone, the entire stadium is spinning around, and I would walk to the sideline and they would hold me out for one play, they'd give me two Advils, and they'd tell me, 'Get back into the game.'
"The NFL, if they're guilty of anything it's the lack of awareness that they brought and the lack of education that they told us.
"They never told us or explained to us or even let us know what a concussion was. I had no idea until just recently. And even since I retired from the Patriots in 2008, I would still experience headaches."
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Google Fiber, the tech giant's experiment as a high-speed Internet service provider, seems poised to make its critics look bad.
Cable executives told me back in 2010 that Google GOOG, -0.50% would flop as a telecommunications provider, because it's a very different business than the search advertising business that vaulted the company into a major global brand. It requires truck fleets and technicians and service operators dealing with frustrated customers.
When the company actually began laying fiber-optic cable in Kansas City two years later, Time Magazine suggested Google Fiber was less a business venture than a publicity stunt aimed at shaming the "legacy giants" of the national cable and telecom industry into improving U.S. Internet service.
All this had a ring of truth, but here we are in 2014 and Google Fiber's gigabit service appears to be gaining momentum. The company said last month it has "invited" 34 cities across nine major metropolitan areas to explore ways to bring the service to their citizens, signaling it's ready to make a substantial investment in the venture.
To be sure, it's still a long way from mounting a real competitive threat to industry giants like Comcast CMCSA, +0.34% and Verizon VZ, +0.60% , and the company won't tell us how many customers it has in its initial markets, but the anecdotal evidence is impressive. Customers quoted in media reports in Kansas City are overwhelmingly positive, and Google doesn't seem to be embarrassing itself at all.
Meanwhile, analysts have crunched numbers suggesting Google Fiber should be taken seriously. Evercore Partners, an independent investment banking firm in San Francisco, has predicted that Google could sign up 3 million customers in the next seven to nine years, which would rank it among the nation's top-10 providers.
That's really a reflection of how few providers there are and why consumers are starved for new options. Who could blame them? Cable companies are perennially rated among the least-liked companies on the planet from a customer-service standpoint, and numerous reports document that the U.S. lags far behind other developed economies in terms of Internet service quality — an embarrassing fact for the country that invented the Internet that doesn't bode well for its future.
Are Internet service alternatives to cable and telecom giants the answer to this problem? The New York Times recently ran an interesting story about "The Gig," a taxpayer-owned, fiber-optic network in Chattanooga, Tenn. that offers consumers an ultrahigh-speed fiber-optic connection transferring data at one gigabit per second for less than $70 a month. The cable industry, which fought the project in court, makes it sound like a communist plot, but what's happening in Chattanooga sounds a lot like capitalism to me.
"Since the fiber-optic network switched on four years ago, the signs of growth in Chattanooga are unmistakable," reported The Times. "Former factory buildings on Main Street and Warehouse Row on Market Street have been converted to loft apartments, open-space offices, restaurants and shops. The city has welcomed a new population of computer programmers, entrepreneurs and investors."
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This trend can't be tied directly with "The Gig," and Chattanooga still has its share of economic woes, but the influx of hipsters and tech-oriented commerce seems like a timely coincidence with the project and a godsend to the city.
Google's service, which includes a video service option, offers much faster Internet speeds than cable's broadband, and it's cheap. One tier of service offers subscribers free, high-quality Internet service after a $300 installation fee. Yes, free — that is not a typo.
The public's love of the Internet and its thirst for service alternatives is palpable. Efforts to attract Google Fiber have included the mayor of Duluth, Minn., jumping into Lake Superior and the mayor of Sarasota, Fla., swimming with sharks. Baton Rouge supporters remade the song "Give a Little Bit" into "Give a Gigabit," a plane hauling a banner reading "Will Google Play in Peoria, IL?" flew over the company's Mountain View, Calif., campus, and Topeka, Kan., temporarily re-named itself "Google."
The media and telecom industry may have reason for concern. Google has played a leading role in undermining its traditional advertising industry with its search business and its online video site, YouTube. With Google Fiber, it's now taking a swipe at the media's most treasured honey pot — the monthly bills paid to cable and telecom companies in return for Internet and pay-TV service. And the prospect of "cord-cutting" — dropping traditional pay-TV service and supplanting it with online alternatives, like Netflix NFLX, +1.12% — will only become more attractive if cheaper, higher-quality Internet service proliferates.
Comcast's proposed $45 billion purchase of Time Warner Cable US:TWC reflects attempts by the industry's largest player to tighten its grip on a business model that it needs to preserve amid a myriad of technological challenges. But it also shows how valuable a broadband service provider is. Liberty Media Chairman John Malone, a cable industry pioneer, has said that he views broadband networks as increasingly valuable assets, and he tried to buy Time Warner Cable before Comcast did.
It's still very possible that Google Fiber won't live up to its hype, but if it continues to gain traction, it could also make Google shareholders very happy. Like any successful tech company, Google innovated with its search business, creating a monopoly that became an empire. Now, the company faces the question of whether it's a one-trick pony, or if can it build another success with the many business ventures it's experimenting with.
Maybe Google Fiber could make the company a two-trick pony.
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After the traditional recitation and reciting the Surah Al-Fātiha (the opening chapter of the Holy Quran), the Head of Jama'at Ahmadiyya commenced as follows:
I consider it a singular honour that the Department of Islamic Studies, Seville University has thought it fit to invite me here this evening to address you on the fundamental teachings of Islam. Before I came, I was advised that I should speak on the basics of Islam so that the students who are not well versed in this subject and who have only an elementary knowledge should be able to understand. That surprised me indeed. It surprised me in the first place because I was expecting university students to have fared better. Secondly, I was surprised because Spain has a long history of contact with Islam. Yet for it to have lost that contact so completely as to have erased even the faintest impression, is astonishing indeed! Here I am today to introduce to you the basic teachings of Islam.
When I visited Spain in 1982 to inaugurate a mosque built by the Ahmadiyya Community, which incidentally was the first mosque to be built here after a break of five hundred years, many eyebrows were raised. During my press conference I was repeatedly confronted with the same questions as to why we should come to Spain. What was the purpose? Was there any sinister motive attached to this exercise? Haven't we had enough of Islam? Should we take it to be a new form of the invasion of Spain? My reply to all such questions was, 'Yes, I have come to invade Spain, but not with the intention of winning territories by the sword, but to win hearts with a message of love and persuasion.'
That reply still holds good. We as a community in Islam are not built on the same pattern as the commonly perceived image of Islam on the reflecting mirror of the so-called fundamentalists. Today therefore, I will endeavour to present Islam to you not with reference to the Muslim behaviour in different countries, but with reference only to the basic teachings of Islam found in the divine book, the Holy Quran, and the conduct and traditions of the Holy Founder(sa) of Islam.
Islam means peace. Therein lies the soul and spirit of Islam. It is ironic that this religion of peace is understood today in the West as the religion of war, terrorism, chaos and disorder. While in reality Islam is not only peace in name, but peace pervades all its teachings, and works as the key to its understanding. If translated literally, the second meaning of the word Islam is submission. So the words peace and submission create a complete picture of Islam. While peace is in relation to the Muslim's attitude to his fellow human beings and also in relation to the deep content he finds in Islam, the word submission describes the attitude of the Muslim to God. So in one single word, the entire philosophy of this religion is summed up. It is interesting to note that according to Islam, every true religion must have these two requisite features to indicate its divine origin. All religions, according to Islam, endeavoured to bring man back to his creator on the one hand, and to establish an ideal relationship with his fellow human beings on the other.
Islam has five fundamental articles of faith, which must be professed by everyone who desires to become a Muslim. Although Islam is already divided into many sects like all other religions, but on this issue there are no two opinions. By whatever title the sects are recognised, be they Sunnis or Shi'ites, all believe in these five fundamental articles.
- The first of these is to firmly believe in the absolute oneness of God . It is a Unity which is unsplittable and indivisible, and one which cannot be multiplied or compromised in any form.
- The second article relates to the belief in angels. Although there are varying opinions among Muslims about the concept of angels, nonetheless all Muslims believe in the existence of angels.
- The third article relates to belief in the books. The books in religious terms refer to such divine scriptures as contain new teachings and bring a new religious law. They are mentioned after the angels because most often revelation is transmitted to man through the agency of angels, who play a central role in carrying the divine message to the messengers. Angels have many other tasks to perform, but of that we will discuss later.
- The fourth article relates to the messengers or prophets, who sometimes bring a new code of life and a new law for a specific people in a specific age and who sometimes are sent only for the purpose of reform.
- The fifth and last article of faith relates to the Day of Judgement. It also implies that every human being will be raised after death in some form, and will be held answerable to God with regards to the life he had led here on earth.
These are the five fundamentals of Islam. However, according to some there is a sixth constituent of Muslim belief included in the fundamentals by the Holy Founder of Islam, and that is belief in Divine Decree. Let us now turn to a more detailed study of these articles one by one.


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An outside view on the WDR 2015: Will adding a behavioral dimension to development mark a paradigm shift?
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The following post is a part of a series that discusses 'mind and culture,' the theme of the World Bank's upcoming World Development Report 2015.
Recently I was asked to give some feedback on the upcoming World Development Report 2015 (WDR 2015). WDR 2015 will be both important and timely. The following are some initial suggestions for the report.
Would it be worth including the phrase "A behavioral dimension to development and emergencies" in the report (in addition to the temporal and spatial dimensions of development? Maybe it is included already?
'Influencing behaviour is central to public policy,' as the introduction to a report (entitled 'MINDSPACE') for the UK government (Cabinet Office, 2010) acknowledged. 'Therefore, civil servants need to better understand the behavioural dimension of their policies and actions.' This, I think, applies equally to private and third sector organisations, and to UN and multilateral bodies and bilateral donors, working in development, climate change & environmental issues & emergencies.
A paradigm shift
The phrase 'a paradigm shift' has been over-used in the past, but in some respects it may apply here. However, as I understand it, it often implies that a new set of assumptions replaces the old set; this isn't the case here (though some assumptions in the conventional economist's model are at the very least misplaced). As I see it, a 'behavior-focused approach' / behavioral dimension can complement, support and strengthen existing approaches to policy and practice, rather than completely replace them (though it could perhaps also be used as a 'stand-alone' approach in some situations).
'..the idea of a human being quite different from H. Economicus..' ..H Dictyous?
This phrase was in the original objectives, but I can't see it on the [WDR 2015] website. Maybe it is elsewhere in the report?
Christakis and Fowler (in 'Connected,' 2009) have coined the term 'Homo Dictyous'..connected man/person, which fits with the WDR's notion of 'social interdependence':
'We propose an alternative to H. Economicus. Homo dictyous (from the Latin homo for "human" and the Greek dicty for "net"), or "network man," is a vision of human nature that addresses the origins of altruism and punishment, and also of desires and repulsions. This perspective allows our motivations to depart from pure self-interest. Because we are connected to others, and because we have evolved to care about others, we take the well-being of others into account when we make choices about what to do. Moreover, by stressing our embeddedness, this perspective allows us to formally include in our understanding of people's desires a critical source: the desires of those around them. …This applies to everything from our health behaviours to our musical tastes to our voting practices. We want what others to whom we are connected want."
Behavioral and related sciences?
By adding 'related sciences,' the report could cover some of the contexts in which behavior occurs: as Eldar Shafir points out (in the Introduction to 'The Behavioral Foundations of Public Policy'), 'Human behavior tends to be heavily context dependent.' In my usage of the term, 'related sciences' covers social network science (see 'Connected,' for example), organizational behavior, organizational development, and systems science, among others.
Adding 'related sciences' would address the criticism/misunderstanding that I have encountered: that the 'behavioral sciences' are concerned only with individuals and small groups and are too reductionist.
Policy design..and project/program implementation
Early on, the preamble to WDR 2015 states that "The central argument of the Report is that policy design that takes into account psychological and cultural factors will achieve development goals faster." I would suggest also including: Policy design…and project/program implementation that take into account.


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On the birth of our first child we were given by a friend a gift certificate for a photographic family portrait. The deal included one photo shoot in a studio and some prints.
While I had taken thousands of shots of our baby I thought it'd be fun to go in for our photo shoot – after all it was free and I'm always interested to see how other photographers work.
There is a lot that I could say about the shoot and the photographer (I'll refrain from getting too picky) but one of the main things I came away reflecting upon is how much more I prefer location oriented (or environmental) portrait photography than studio based photography.
While I know a good photographer can work wonders in a studio (I'm not so sure the photographer we had fit in the 'good' photographer category) shooting in a location where the subject is comfortable and has some familiarity with has a lot going for it.
An environmental portrait is a portrait taken of a person or people in a situation that they live in and a place that says something about who they are. It is often a place of work, rest or play.
Before I get into some 'how to' tips for taking environmental portraits let me chat a little about 'why' I like them.
These shots sit somewhere between the purposely posed shots of a studio portrait (they are posed and they are unmistakably 'portraits') and candid shots which capture people almost incidentally as they go through their daily life.
So lets turn our attention to some 'how to' tips on environmental portraits.
Before you select a location and start shooting, spend some time getting to know your subject. Find out where they spend their time, what the rhythm of their life is like and observing their personality. Out of this you'll not only find appropriate locations but will begin to get a feel for the style of shots that might be appropriate and you'll begin the process of helping your subject relax into the photo shoot. If possible it might even be helpful to accompany your subject to some possible locations to see both how they look but also how your subject behaves and interacts there.
Sometimes a location chooses you (it's easy) but on other occasions you need to be quite deliberate and purposeful in making your choice (and it can take a lot of searching). When choosing your environment you ideally want to get one that:
Props can make or break an environmental portrait. If they are subtle and naturally fit within the context of the environment they can be very appropriate and add to the image nicely but you'll want to avoid anything that doesn't quite fit or that potentially distracts the attention of viewers.
The same goes for the clothes that your subject wears. Try to be true to the context without getting too outlandish.
What sets the environmental portrait apart from candid portraits is that you post your subject (it's a fine line and you might end up doing a bit of both in any given shoot). Don't be afraid to direct your subject to sit, stand or act in a certain way that fits with the environment that you're shooting in. Some of the poses might seem slightly unnatural and dramatic but it's often these more purposely posed shots that are more dramatic and give a sense of style to your shot.
The expression on the face of your subject is also very important in environmental photography and you should consider how it fits with the overall scene. For example if you're shooting in a formal environment it may not be appropriate to have your subject with a big cheesy smile and you might like a more somber or serious look. Again – mix it up to see what does and doesn't work.
There is no right or wrong way to set your camera up for an environmental portrait as it will depend completely upon the effect you're after and the situation you're shooting in. You might find that shooting at a smaller aperture (larger numbers) will be appropriate as it will help keep the foreground and background in focus. I generally shoot with a wider focal length in these situations also to give the environment prominence in the shot. Of course this doesn't mean you can't shoot more tightly cropped or with a large aperture and shallow depth of field – ultimately anything goes and you'll probably want to mix up your shots a little.
Have you done any environmental portrait photography? What tips would you give other readers? Feel free to share your tips below in comments.
That is my favourite also, but so difficult to accomplish.
Som of my examples if you care to see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/knarpuu/sets/72157605506525327/
Environmental portraiture is my favorite! Excellent tips and examples. I like to work fairly close with my subjects - we have conversations and get to know each other and that generally helps people feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Here's a recent shoot I did with a leather craftsman in his studio:
I prefer "environmental" photography over studio.. I think studio photography can get boring and repetitive. But I don't have a studio so what do I know. I would only do it for occasional family portraits of my own family, it's nice to have studio photos for ourselves.. but as a photographer, I would prefer to shoot on-location. I haven't done too many shoots, but of the few I have done, the best and easiest one so far was with a family at a park close to their hearts (they got married there). The pictures came out so natural that I was even impressed with how great my own shots came out as I felt like I barely did any work during the time I was with them. Their 3 year old was a pleasure to capture in that environment.
Here is one I took a surgeon.......surronded by his colleagues concentrating during an operation.
great article:) would that count tho: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomski/5957670633/in/photostream
any comments more then welcome:)
I have a flickr set that speaks to the theme of this article... it wasn't a "posed" set, because I don't even know the subject. I happened to be there when a busker set up shop and played her violin.
I know they're not great, especially when I got her to smile for me, but I like that it captured a feeling for me.
Love the idea of environmental portraits...I am in no way a pro photographer, at all. But if I ever get good enough I would love to be an on location photographer.
Curious if you could suggest some great budget lenses to use for these type of shots. I currently use a 35mm 1.8 and love it but i feel like expanding my lens beyond the traditional kit lenses. Some that i thought about looking into where listed below, and bear in mind that i am working on a small budget with likely the items i purchase being AI-s or Non-Ais lens or under $300
Thank you :)
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8
Nikon 50mm F1.8
NIKKOR 105mm f/2.5
Nikon 85mm F1.8
Interesting article, though I'm not a believer of props or posing for these portraits.
Wonderful article. Thanks!
For any portrait, inside, outside or in the studio, I use a 70-200mm and shoot wide open f2.8, This allows me to keep a discrete distance, the zoom gives flexibility and wide open allows for wonderful Bokeh! This is a simple shot but conveys the fun of the Environmental Family shoot on the beach!
This is really great article for environment photography, it really add a story and content to the picture and person being photographs...
I am starting to love Portrait Photography, thanks to Darren. Do you always need a tripod in such cases, I wonder. Great work, I appreciate your hard work and creativity.
hhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii people i love these pictures they are so cool i am a photographer and i own my own studio and i have learn't alot from this web site. But i am not fond of the man who is pulling out his hair i think that he needs to go to a MENTALLLLLLLL hospital.
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thank you for the tips :)
I am in the middle of doing "enviromental portraits" in my class in school, so this has helped alot. thanks again :)
Thanks for the tips. You've helped me to understand more about enviromental photography for my photography class in school.
"enviro-photos" sound alot more appealing and interesting that studio based photographs and I hope that I'll gain something from this. So thank you again :)
thanx for your wonderful tips i'm busy working on potraits for my school assignment,perfect timing,wish i cud have known about your website before enrolling,it cud have saved me a lot of money,everything we are learning is in here and your site is more informative.
This article does a great job of showing why people need to get out of the studio and find the hidden beauties out in the world. For example, I have just recently finished shooting a short film adaptation of American Buffalo. A few specific scenes required our set to look like an antique shop. We spent probably about three hours moving equipment and set dressings out of our prop room and into the studio. It was only after we had moved a significant number of props out of the prop room that we discovered the prop room itself was a more ideal location for shooting, since it was already packed with shelf upon shelf of trinkets and furniture.
My point being, take the time to see what your environment can yield. Studios are nice for portrait photos, especially when you have access to a few lights, and good backdrops; however I find the greatest beauty in photographs can come far removed from artifice.
these pictures are amazing i loved looking at them
Thank you so much for your absolutely fantastic points of view. I'm so glad I found your site.
It's safe to say, Mr Rowse, I'm a big fan!
Is it possible to have a photo sent in for critique? How might I do that ?
I think both styles have their place. It doesnt need to be either / or. You can appreciate both styles.
iam at school doing acourse in photography and my teacher is giveing us the same project on environmental portraits indoor,your insight is good.
This approach to photography is precisely what I love most.
Great tips. I love photos that show real life.
Great tips, will sure to use them.
Great article! I didn't even know they were called "environmental portraits" until know! and I will have to do some serious stuff in May. Because of an article I did a while ago on
I am now their photographer, and my first assignment is to take shots of their 40 or so interpretation staff.
I feel that this article just got me started, and now at least, I know what they're called!
I thought the comments were also good, and I invite any tips from the commenters.
Thx, great article !!
Good piece, thank you Darren.
By a strange coincidence, I was exploring similar areas, in a minimalist way, last night.
Greats tips. This was also featured in the latest issue of Digital Camera Magazine (from Future Publishing) to arrive in the USA. Those tips combined with these tips make it much easier to attempt these shots. Thanks! Very well written and illustrated.
This is one I took in the Distillery District in Toronto, Ontario.
Brilliantly illustrated! The shots of the weaver and the very pregnant mother are wonderful, but for me the old man in his store gives us everything we need to understand about the environmental portrait. The hopeless clutter of the store contrasts perfectly with the serenity in the face of the (perfectly lighted) subject. You look and you just know how very long this scene has been there and you appreciate the photographer who realized his opportunity. And the violation of the Rule of Thirds is absolutely appropriate here.
I fell totally in love with the example in this article. Splendid works.
I recently bought a compact camera (gx200) which allows me to be more "agile" when I "hunt" around for photos.
One of the first one I took was actually an environmental portrait of a garage worker, here it is -
Even though it was dark, I tried to have the background even darker, the create a feeling of gaping mouth - The late work "swallowing" the diligent work and thus covering some of the pointers (# says something about your subject # adds interest to the shot etc) in this post.
Great read!
Great article! Perfect timing too as I was only discussing the merits of environmental portraits over studio based portraits earlier today.
I have recently found a real passion for it. I think it offers so much more to an image. In fact i've realised the only studio portraits i really like usually involve props of some sort to give the image some kind of purpose and environment.
Another bonus is that it's usually much cheaper for us photographers. There's some examples of my latest environmental portraits taken outdoors on my flickr account.
All i had was a external flash and a gold reflector. In some of the shoots I didn't use either. Depending on the location and time of day you really don't need all that much to produce compelling results.


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It's been an interesting month so far; new city, new hospital, new attendings. One of the perks? An awesome LYS! I've been itching to knit a pair of the Angora Baby Booties from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. The yarn is a delicious angora from Fleece Artist.
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I picked my father-in-law's name for my husband's family gift exchange. He's a sweet, quiet, salt of the earth man who loves to spend time working their land and working in the wood shop. I decided to make him a hat, and therefore had my first foray into colorwork. The pattern is Machu Picchu Earflap Hat by Nichole Reese.
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Previous posts and our report have discussed how America is falling apart. Collapsing bridges, high unemployment, and so forth. In this post I discuss how we are falling behind.
China recently announced an economic stimulus package worth $586 billion, roughly 7% of its gross domestic product and the largest in its history. The Washington Post describes the plan as response to "increasing social unrest due to factory closings and rising unemployment."
The plan is being compared to the New Deal. It will "ease credit restrictions, expand social welfare services and launch an infrastructure spending program that would include the construction of new railways, roads and airports."
This is on top of China's already aggressive plans to expand high-speed and freight rail nationwide. China has opened at least one new subway system every year for the past six years.
Meanwhile Europe announced a stimulus plan worth $256 billion, or 1.5% of the European Union's gross domestic product. Every member state will define its own part, but they are generally heavy on public works.
"The goal of the fund is to mobilize workers, jobs and resources," said Spain's Prime Minister, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. The lion's share of Spain's $14 billion plan is for new construction and upgrades of existing public buildings, infrastructure, parks, schools and sports facilities
Denmark is ahead with an economy built around "flexicurity," a generous system of carefully monitored unemployment benefits and training for displaced workers, designed to smooth transitions caused by international trade. The system costs fully 5% of Danish GDP, but former Prime Minister of Denmark, Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, thinks it's worth it. "Active labour market policies help the unemployed to find work and increase their skills through training in periods between jobs. The idea is to make the journey from the old job to the new job as short, as easy and as productive as possible."
With new leadership, the U.S. might well snap out of its doldrums. Our leaders no longer think the economy is fundamentally sound, nor do free market ideologues reject government intervention out of hand. The recovery packages are still under construction. But we are closing in on the change we need.


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Intermittent Oral PrEP May Be as Effective as Daily Oral PrEP for Prevention of Rectal HIV Transmission, Macaque Study Suggests
An Interview With Gerardo Garcia-Lerma, Ph.D.
There's nothing like hearing the results of studies directly from those who actually conducted the research. In this interview, you'll meet one of these impressive HIV researchers and read his explanation of a study he presented at CROI 2009.
My name is Gerardo Garcia-Lerma. I work in the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I'm pleased to discuss the research that we are doing on the efficacy of intermittent, oral, pre-exposure prophylaxis [PrEP] using a macaque model.
More than 30 million people are infected with HIV-1, and there are around two and a half million new infections every year. It is evident that we need to identify new HIV prevention interventions that can complement the interventions that we have now. The use of antiretroviral drugs as oral pre-exposure prophylaxis has been gaining considerable attention in the past few years: Because we don't have a vaccine, we are looking for new and additional medical interventions.
Gerardo Garcia-Lerma, Ph.D.
There are several rationales for using antiretroviral drugs for prevention:
- They have been used to prevent mother-to-child transmission.
- They are used for post-exposure prophylaxis.
- There are some animal data that suggest that daily PrEP might be effective.
In this study, we wanted to investigate whether intermittent PrEP -- one dose of antiretrovirals prior to exposure and a second dose after exposure -- could be effective.1
Essentially, we saw that this intervention actually protects the animals against rectal transmission. We had a repeat-exposure model of transmission in macaques: In the model, we exposed the animals to the virus once every week for a total of 14 weeks. We saw that regardless of when we gave the drugs to the animals, we could reduce the risk of infection compared to untreated animals. For instance, we have groups of animals that we gave one dose of Truvada [tenofovir/emtricitabine, TDF/FTC] either one day or three days prior to exposure, followed by a second dose two hours after exposure. These animals had a reduced risk of infection of around 15-fold, which was statistically significant compared to the control animals.
In essence, these findings in macaques provide the rationale for possible future generation PrEP trials that can address whether intermittent PrEP modalities might be as effective as daily PrEP modalities. Within that, these animal models give us the opportunity to assess several concepts and prepare for next-generation PrEP trials in humans.
How is this trial different than the previous trials that were done?
The previous trials that we did in animals were on daily pre-exposure prophylaxis. This trial is what we call an intermittent trial, which uses a very limited number of drug doses. In our case, it's limited to two doses: one dose of drug prior to exposure, and a second dose of drug after exposure.
What was the dose?
We've done some studies to look for the dose that is equivalent to the dose of drugs that is used in humans. We used in the monkeys an equivalent dose to that used in humans.
This is given orally?
This is given orally to the animals.
Do we know yet what kind of intermittent schedule would be ideal?
We don't know. The power that we have with animal studies is that we can evaluate different intermittent modalities. For instance, we can evaluate modalities that basically are exposure-driven; you give the drug to the animals around the time of exposure. Or we can evaluate modalities that are not exposure-driven -- for instance, what we call a stand-in dose, which is one or two doses of Truvada in a week, followed by a second dose after exposure. That's what we call independent of the time of exposure.
We can evaluate all these modalities. Actually, the animal data that we have presented at this conference suggest that modalities that are independent of the time of exposure appear to be more protective than if the doses are given right around the time of exposure.
Were there any adverse effects?
No. These are drugs that have been proven in animals before. At the doses that we used, there hasn't been any adverse effect.
Is there any risk of drug resistance?
We monitor closely the animals that fail using sensitive tools. We haven't noted any resistance in any of the failures that we have seen. But that's something that we definitely monitor very carefully.
What are the next steps?
We are continuing and expanding these studies. There are several modalities we want to evaluate -- for instance, whether one single drug dose could prevent infection or offer some protection. This study is a rectal transmission model, so we are also planning on evaluating the same set of studies in a vaginal transmission model to see whether we can also protect macaques against vaginal transmission with oral drugs.
This was a single drug?
This is Truvada.
You didn't compare it with tenofovir [TDF, Viread] alone?
No, we didn't. That comparison was done in the study on the daily administration of PrEP, which showed that two drugs work better than a single drug; so we decided to do the intermittent studies with two drugs, because they were more effective in daily administration.
At what point will we be doing this in humans?
Right now there are several clinical trials on daily PrEP in humans. We expect to have some results from those at the end of this year or next year. The results from those trials are going to be very informative because they will let us know: first, efficacy; and second, what the relationship is between drug pharmacokinetics, drug levels and protection. We need to get information from the daily PrEP trials before we can [proceed with our intermittent trials].
Where are those trials taking place now?
They are taking place all over the world. There are seven clinical trials in different countries and continents: Africa, Asia, South America. There are some studies in the U.S. also.
They all involve oral dosing?
Yes, either with tenofovir or with Truvada. They are all daily PrEP.
Oral PrEP is not characterized as a microbicide?
No, this is oral pre-exposure prophylaxis. Microbicides are now referred to as "topical." Topical PrEP, if you want. This is oral PrEP.
Thank you very much.
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
- Garcia-Lerma G, Cong M-E, Mitchell J, et al. Prevention of rectal simian HIV transmission in macaques by intermittent pre-exposure prophylaxis with oral Truvada. In: Program and abstracts of the 16th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections; February 8-11, 2009; Montréal, Canada. Abstract 47.


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Audrey Hepburn once said, "Everything I learned, I learned from the movies."
For area residents who share the film icon's sentiments, it should be noted that Video Station, Boulder's last great stockpile of knowledge for local movie-aficionados, will open today in a new location at 5290 Arapahoe Ave., close to Flatirons Golf Course on the east side of town.
The move comes after the independently-owned movie rental business spent 23 years in the two-story building prominently located at 1661 28th St., and — unofficially — marks the beginning of the one-movie store era in Boulder.
The Blockbuster that for 16 years operated on north 28th Street stopped renting movies last week, and this week launched liquidation of its remaining stock, with plans to shutter permanently in October.
For Video Station owner Bruce Shamma, the store's move signifies a way for him to continue sharing his passion for film in a location better suited to the business's needs.
"Retail, movies and music have been my life for 30 years now. I love it and as long as it's viable I'll continue to do it," Shamma said Wednesday afternoon as he unloaded box after box of DVDs and placed them on the shelves of his new location.
"Boulder is a great place. People are loyal to small, independent businesses. We have some customers that come in every day."
Shamma explained that since VHS essentially died out as a medium (the store still has about 1,000 titles that are still not available on DVD) Video Station had less and less use for the second floor of its building on 28th Street. With the business already operating as a destination for most of its customer, the prominence of its former location also became less important, making the cheaper, 4,000 square-foot space on Arapahoe an ideal new locale.
The only issue Shamma had Wednesday was getting Video Station's 40,000-title catalogue on the shelves before today's scheduled 10 a.m. opening time today."We'll be here around the clock today trying to get ready for tomorrow morning," Shamma said. "I've been very fortunate in that I have a great group of core employees helping me around the clock, and my family is helping me too."
Shamma's wife, Robin Hyden, and son, Val Shamma, were among those stocking shelves and unloading boxes of movies Wednesday. The family's middle-school aged daughter was going to stay with friends Wednesday night so that she would have a ride to school, while the rest of the family worked to ready to new location for business, Hyden said.
Hyden, who also manages the Landmark Chez Artiste movie theater in east Denver, said she is happy the store is moving into a neighborhood with more independent businesses, noting that after the Twenty Ninth Street mall opened, the old location was increasingly surrounded by chain stores.
"I'm excited," she said. "This is much more our kind of neighborhood."
That excitement was mutual for at least one of the businesses located atop the Video Station's garden-level store in the strip mall at the southwest corner of Arapahoe and Patton Drive.
Tabby Klocke, the general manager of BRU Handbuilt Ales & Eats, which operates a brewpub in the same complex, said she is happy to see Video Station move in. She thinks it will provide an opportunity for neighborhood residents to bring back family night. They can stop in and rent a movie, then grab some food and possibly a growler of beer.
"To have the opportunity to work with such a Boulder staple right beneath us is great," Klocke said. "They're the only place in town you can get any movie you want." Contact Camera Staff Writer Joe Rubino at 303-473-1328, email@example.com or twitter.com/JoeCarmenRubino.


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The start of the school year is always tough. This year an 11 year old girl died the week before school started. Loosing a student is heart-wrenching even though she was not my student and I had never met her. She was, however a "country" neighbor, living less than two miles from me. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. The police are still investigating and not revealing much other than that the family lived in deplorable conditions which has hindered the investigation. The local paper just came out with more details. I think I need a good cry.


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H.B. 280 passes Utah House of Representatives
A bill that proposes a simpler way for voters to return their county governments to their previous forms passed through the Utah House of Representatives with a unanimous vote on Thursday, Feb. 28.
"We have in Utah, six counties that have opted for optional forms of government, optional meaning different than a commission form," bill sponsor Melvin R. Brown, R-Coalville told the House, "In these six cases, they have opted to go to council forms of government. Some love their change and some don't like it so well. What this bill does is allow those people who have been subjected to a change and think they would like to do something different, an option to go back to their previous form."
H.B. 280, County Government Reform, allows voters to petition to place a measure on the ballot to revert their county government to its previous form.
"They can do it under the current law, but it takes a lot of process," Brown said. "They have to go through study committees and other processes that are prejudiced by the legislative branch of the county. Therefore it makes the process that much more difficult."
The purpose of H.B. 280, Brown said, is to empower the people to decide whether they want to go back to their previous form of government or not.
After initially hearing the details of the bill, some of the counties expressed concerns, Brown said.
In the bill's original language, a petition would require 10 percent of the voters in the county who voted in the most recent gubernatorial election to sign in order for it to go on the ballot.
"That was problematic for Salt Lake County, and I understood why," Brown said. "Salt Lake County is so large and there are pockets of voters in certain areas, that if one of the communities, such as Taylorsville or Riverton, became concerned about their government, they would probably have enough people to petition a ballot and the whole county would have to vote."
Brown adjusted the bill so that 15 percent of the voters who voted in the last presidential election in 85 percent of the county's voting precincts had to sign the petition to get it onto the ballot.
"That disperses the population out so that it contains a cross-section of the entire county," he said. "And we raised the standard from 10 to 15 percent to ensure we had enough to reflect the will of the people in going to a vote."
Salt Lake County also expressed concern that they would be facing petitions to change the county government on a regular basis.
"So we said, you cannot petition until a form of government has been in place for four years, and once a petition has been attempted, you can't attempt another one for another four years," he said. "That gives the government time to organize and operate before the people can respond. And the people have to be real concerned about this before they can exercise this privilege.
"But I believe in power of the people. I believe this is a good bill and one that allows the people to make these decisions without their decisions being influenced by the power of the government."
The bill received 67 affirmative votes and will be sent to the Senate for consideration.
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The bill also requires that the Port Authority hold biennial public hearings to address aircraft noise issues.
The legislation now awaits Governor Andrew Cuomo's signature to become law. Once the bill reaches the governor's desk, which has not happened yet, he will have ten days to sign or reject it.
A spokesperson said the governor's office was still reviewing the bill and had not yet made a decision. State elected officials planned to hold a rally in New Hyde Park Wednesday morning urging Cuomo to sign the bill.
However, the legislation must also pass the New Jersey state legislature, as well. A similar bill, introduced by State Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, has been introduced in the New Jersey State Senate, but is still in committee.
Ruiz, whose constituents around Newark Airport have also been experiencing a sudden increase in aircraft noise, said she was optimistic about the bill's chances of eventually passing.
"It's a consumer-friendly bill just asking for the agency to undertake a study," she said.
The increased use of a departure pattern out of LaGuardia Airport over the past year has resulted in increased noise over neighborhoods in northeast Queens, including Flushing, Bayside, and Douglaston.
The changes are part of a new GPS-based system of air traffic control known as NextGen that utilizes Runway 13 at LaGuardia more frequently. However, it also results in planes flying closer to the ground in more precise patterns over northeast Queens.
Members of the Queens Quiet Skies have been calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a full environmental review of the new procedure. The FAA counters that it undertook the necessary reviews prior to implementing the new procedure during a 180-day test last summer.
"After conducting an environmental review as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the FAA has determined that the increased use of this NextGen procedure will not produce significant environmental impacts, as defined under NEPA," said an FAA spokesperson. "The FAA expects the procedure to improve flight safety and efficiency and reduce delays in the New York airspace."
However, complaints to the Port Authority about noise from LaGuardia have been steadily increasing. Between March and April of this year alone, complaints from Queens about airplane noise jumped from 48 to 345. In May, Queens Quiet Skies began asking residents to forward their complaints to the group, and have so far collected close to 500.
Local elected officials met with FAA representatives last month, and the agency agreed to share with them and members of Queens Quiet Skies the data that led the FAA to conclude the changes would not have a significant impact.
Queens Quiet Skies has also been pressuring the FAA to create a Community Roundtable, similar to ones that have been set up at other airports around the country, to address noise issues.
Senator Charles Schumer supports that effort.
"Senator Schumer has been closely monitoring the issue of aircraft noise and has been working as a liaison between constituents and the FAA," said spokesperson Marisa Kaufman. "The senator...supports the idea of a Community Roundtable to address aircraft noise concerns."


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Peach and Spinach Summer Salad Wrap Recipe
Temperatures are set to hit high numbers these days so to keep the house cool I've tried not to spend too much time behind the stove or use the oven too much. My go-to meal in this situation is fast, casual eating that requires minimal preparation and almost no cooking. My solution this weekend is to make summer salad wraps.
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Pizza Cracker Recipe
If you want to have a healthy late night snack, these savory pizza lavash crackers are for sure going to satisfy your appetite. Leftover lavash bread, thick tomato sauce, marjoram, thyme, oregano, crushed red peppers and Parmesan cheese are all you need to make the perfect crowd pleaser.
The spiciness from the crushed red peppers makes them so addictive. You can also prepare a sweet version with apples and cinnamon, if you prefer; these crackers are as delicious as their savory equivalent.
I also have an announcement for this weekend. I'm going to be making a stop in Houston, Texas for an interview with Cleverley Stone on CBS Radio 650 AM at 10am. Tune in if you can, because a lucky listener will win a free copy of my cookbooks. Then I head to Barnes & Noble to sign my just released cookbook, Banh Mi, and my previous book, Haute Potato. Make sure you stay to sample a dish featured in Banh Mi! Hope you stop by and say hi!
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Apple Cinnamon Cracker Recipe
Spices such as cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and star anise can take even the most pedestrian of treats and give them a holiday flair. If you're wondering what would please your family while waiting for the main dish to be served at your holiday dinner, my friends at California Lavash and I came up with the perfect crowd pleaser. Thinly cut slices of apples kissed with cinnamon-infused butter layered over crispy lavash crackers make for a healthy and addictive snack. That's important, considering the number of guilt-inducing desserts I've gobbled down over the past couple of weeks.
Seriously, you won't be able to eat just one. The California Lavash gals and I made over a dozen tasty dishes over the course of two days, but this is by far the most memorable. And you don't have to shelve the recipe once the holidays are over. If you pack lunch for your kids, put a handful of these in their bag instead of cookies. It will help with New Year's resolutions!
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These colorful pinwheel sandwiches are loaded with Mediterranean flavors. Fresh and roasted vegetables are brought together with hummus and pleasingly tart capers. The cabbage and carrots were also briefly pickled in lemon juice and a little sugar to add a little brightness without sacrificing their crunch.
I made these pinwheel sandwiches a while back with the gals from California Lavash. I had a blast cooking with them and look forward to doing it again soon. Their pizza lavash is out of this world. These sandwiches are perfect for the summer and would look fabulous at any picnic, party or barbecue. Enjoy the sunshine!
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I've recently received feedback about PhamFatale, saying that some of the recipes I post seem too complicated and the instructions can sometimes be a bit intimidating. If that describes you, then you are going to love this recipe. It may look fancy and complex, but it's actually very simple.
The basics of these cute little desserts are roasted figs in individual baked lavash bread cups. I filled the edible cups with store-bought instant pistachio pudding and sprinkled the top of the fruit with crushed pistachios to repeat the flavor from the filling. I prepared the receptacle for each dessert by molding rounds of lavash bread in the cavity of mini-tart pans. I separately roasted fresh figs from our garden that I drizzled with flavorful maple syrup. Doesn't that sound yummy?
It took me no time to complete this elegant-looking sweet treat. So next time you want to serve dessert, give this recipe a try. If you really want to impress your friends, call it "figues rôties à la pistache". French names make everything sound fancy!
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European Commission
Brussels, 17 July 2012
Open access to scientific data – Communication and Recommendation – background
What is 'open access'?
Under a policy of open access, researchers and others put the results of their research (publications and/or data, for example from experiments) onto the Internet so that people can view or download the results free of charge. Open access means scientists will have better access to articles and data resulting from publicly funded research – irrespective of their or their host institution's financial means.
What problems will the proposed open access policy address?
Scientific publications are now often too expensive to access for many individuals and organisations. Small businesses and professionals like doctors, pharmacists, engineers or architects therefore lack access to critical information. This is despite having paid, through taxes, for the work leading to the information that is being published. This hurts the economy, by holding back innovation and skill levels.
In science terms, because data is often not shared at all, there are risks of parallel research that wastes brainpower, time and money. Greater data transparency will also help reduce academic fraud.
What are the benefits of open access?
For science: scientific exploration and innovation is more efficient and productive when researchers have easy and ready access to information. They do not waste time and money searching for research articles; they are far less likely to go up blind alleys or repeat work that has already been done.
For the economy: greater and better use of complex information and raw data can help create new companies and jobs. The most well-known example is the opening up of the results of the Human Genome Project (HUGO) in 2003. By 2010, every $1 initially invested from US federal funds in HUGO research was calculated to have generated $141 worth of economic activity. An original research investment of around €3 billion has already generated around €500 billion of economic activity..
Who benefits from open access?
Scientists first and foremost – they can be more productive and their work can be more often consulted and used.
Economic modelling studies have shown that an open access system for disseminating research results would be cheaper both for individual countries and for individual institutions.
Moreover studies demonstrate that Open Access would be beneficial to SMEs,1, 2 the public sector and to voluntary and charitable organisations. For example, a Danish Government survey showed that access difficulties mean delays in product development, and cost €73 million to the Danish economy annually.
Last, but certainly not least, citizens will have direct access to publicly-funded research in addition to benefitting from the indirect effects resulting from everybody else's faster access.
Why is there a need for European action in this field?
Science is a global endeavour. Great research often involves many researchers, and they often work across borders. That work should take place in the most co-ordinated way possible, where scientists can focus on research rather than bureaucracy or paying the costs of bureaucracy. The European Commission implements the largest research funding programme in Europe (€54 billion for the period 2007-2013 in the Seventh Framework Programme) and therefore acts also as a research funder.
What is the level of open access today?
So far, 20% of the scientific literature is openly accessible, 12% through open access repositories (green model) and around 8% available through open access journals (gold model). See details of models below.
What is the difference between so-called 'Gold' and 'Green' open access?
In the 'Gold' open access model (open access publishing), payment of publication costs is shifted from subscriptions paid by the reader (usually the academic library) to the author of an article. Most often these costs are borne by the university, research institute or funding agency which supports the research.
In the 'Green' open access model (self-archiving), a version of the article (for example the final published article or final peer-reviewed manuscript, often called the 'stage II version') is archived by the researcher in an online repository, prior to, after or at the same time as its publication in a journal. Access to the deposited article is often delayed ('embargo period') at the request of the publisher so that subscribers retain an added benefit. Such repositories exist both in academic institutions or are organised along specific disciplines.
Versions archived in 'Green' open access repositories will lack some final changes and the citable page numbers needed to cite the paper in subsequent publications. This provides incentives for those who can to still pay for full access. The 'Green' model thus allows for cheap and easy perusal of the existing published material without hurting publishers.
What has the EU done in the field so far?
An Open Access Pilot covering 1084 projects is running under the EU's current research and development funding program (FP7). This has made 10,000 articles available under open access, with a further 17,000 to become available in the coming months.
The pilot covers researchers from seven thematic areas including health, energy, and environment. The FP7 Open Access Pilot is supported by the EU-funded OpenAire e-infrastructure which provides a single point of access to publications from EU-funded research.
What do scientists think of open access?
A public consultation on the topic has shown very wide support for the principle of open access to publicly funded research.
In a European Commission survey of 811 projects involved in the pilot, the majority of respondents expressed their support for open access to research data.
More broadly, in 2007, in only three weeks, 18,500 scientists and librarians signed a petition to the European Commission calling for a policy on open access, after which pilot programmes began. This support was echoed in June 2012 when 25,000 people signed a petition to the US White House calling for a federal government policy on open access.
Leading professors are supportive of efforts to increase access to science using open access models. See these video interviews between Vice President Kroes and leading scientists.
Why have you chosen a six-month embargo period for "hard science" research?
This is a common approach amongst early adopters of open access policies, including the Commission's own open access pilot in FP7 which is running since 2008. In the UK, the Wellcome Trust permits an embargo with a 6-month delay, which is also the case for the European Research Council and the Research Councils UK. The Research Councils in Denmark in June 2012 also announced a six-month embargo.
Why do social sciences and humanities have a longer 12 month embargo?
Because it takes longer to recoup the costs related to the publishing process for social sciences and humanities than in the scientific, technical and medical fields. This approach mirrors the Commission's current open access pilot as well as the policies of other funding bodies.
What will this mean for jobs?
A direct boost of €1.8 billion annually is predicted, but there are no precise figures about new jobs. There is no evidence that the open access policies adopted today will lead to a loss of jobs in the publishing industry.
Why should the European taxpayer pay for open access when third countries also benefit from the material?
Studies show that 2/3 of the economic benefits of an open access policy are felt in the country funding the research.
How can you be sure that no commercially sensitive or personal data will be released with the Open Access obligation to data?
All researchers must already respect European data protection rules. The new policy also respects legitimate commercial interests, including the need to protect prior knowledge brought into a research effort. The legal framework in this regard remains unchanged.
All open data obligations will be detailed in each project's grant agreement.
Does the obligation to preserve data put an extra burden on scientists?
The Commission will work with Member States to help scientists comply with data preservation obligations. This will be an improvement on the situation today where many researchers bear alone the obligations to share and properly preserve data.
Why is walk-in access through a local public library not the solution for those who want to read scientific publications published in subscription journals?
Walk-in access rights are a useful option for some groups, especially individual readers, however limited opening hours and geographic barriers mean this is not a full solution. Making use of the internet allows true 24/7 access to anyone who needs it, including those who need to use software and new digital science methods to conduct automated reviews of large amounts of data and publications.
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Exercise is essential for good health - no secret there. But if you're fat, you may face specific barriers to fitness. Maybe a lack of motivation is the problem - you may never be thin, so why bother? Or maybe you're not sure where to find the right workout clothes or a sensitive trainer. Sometimes it's hard to know where to start.
Whatever your reason for not working out, there's a solution. So says Jeanette DePatie, the author of "The Fat Chick Works Out!" DePatie knows a thing or two about plus-sized fitness because in addition to being a fitness trainer, she's overweight. Keep clicking to hear what she has to say...
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Regular workouts can improve your health no matter what the scale says. So stop thinking about your weight and start thinking about getting fitter. Think less about how your body looks and more about what it can do.
No need to be a size 4 to fit into designer fitness duds. Several companies, including Adidas, Nike, and Just My Size offer plus-sized workout clothes up to size 3X. And Junonia sells wetsuits and triathlon clothing up to size 6X. So stop thinking you'll have to look like a shlub when you hit the gym. Strutting your stuff in terrific-looking togs will make you more comfortable - and help boost your motivation.
When you're plus-sized, it can be dispiriting to see all those toned bodies at the gym and in the park. One way to boost your motivation to work out is to learn a bit about some of the fat-but-fit folks who have achieved athletic glory. People like sumo wrestler Kelly Gneitling, who weighed more than 400 pounds when he completed the Los Angeles marathon in 2011. Or Cheryl Haworth (pictured), who weighed more than 300 pounds when she won Olympic bronze in 2000. Do a bit of googling, and you might be surprised at how many inspiring stories you find.
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We've all been there. You joined an exercise class for fun but wound up struggling to keep up with people who look like they're ready for an ultramarathon. Not much fun. You'll find it more fun - and easier to focus on your form - if your workouts are alongside other people whose fitness level is similar to your own.
Some fitness trainers seem to think that the only path to fitness is via punishing workouts - especially if you're overweight and therefore "lazy." But you're entitled to work out with a trainer who respects everyone, no matter his/her size and shape. Find someone who is willing to modify workout routines that you find painful or too difficult - and who doesn't try to punish you "for your own good."
Carrying extra weight means you burn calories faster than a thin person working out at the same intensity - at least if you're engaged in a weight-bearing exercise like walking, running, cycling, or dancing. Keep that in mind when you work out, especially if you're comparing yourself to a thinner person in a workout class. One good way to monitor your exertion is with a heart monitor, like the strapless model sold by Mio.
Chafing can be a problem for everyone who works out, but it can be especially troublesome for members of what some call the "chub club." But there are solutions. Bicycle shorts that extend to the knees can help with inner thigh chafing. For chest chafing, some women find it helpful to wear two sports bras, one atop the other (or to put adhesive bandages over the nipples). Underarm chafing? Make sure your shirt isn't too loose, especially in the sleeves. Consider trying a friction-reducing skin lubricant like BodyGlide. You apply it just as you would a solid deodorant.
When it comes to fitness equipment, one size definitely does not fit all. Fortunately, plus-sized gear is widely available - from bicycles (Super Sized Cycles, Lightfoot Cycles) and bike seats (Hobson) to sturdy steps (Safety Step) and exercise balls (Fitness 1st). Not sure if the weight machines at the club are appropriate for you? Look online for the weight limits for common exercise equipment. Or ask the trainers or managers at the club.
As plus-sized exercisers, we can act as powerful role models (and "roll models") for newer exercisers. It's important for beginning exercisers to see that fitness comes in all shapes and sizes. As a plus-sized exercise adherent, you are uniquely qualified to answer the questions and sympathize with the issues of other plus-sized exercisers. And there's nothing quite like the lift you get from helping a newbie exerciser along. Trust me. If you want to stick to fitness, be a teacher.
Accept your fitness starting place - no matter what it is. If you can walk only one mile right now, rock that mile. Ditto if you can walk only one block. As you get some workouts under your belt, increase your fitness efforts gradually - up to 10% per week. Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare. It's better to make it to the finish line upbeat and injury-free than to rush out of the starting gate at a speed you can't sustain.
Fat people are often taught that they should loathe their bodies, and that they deserve exercise that's painful and punishing. It's not always easy to do, but try to stop thinking of exercise as some form of punishment. Instead, think of fitness as a reward - a bonus for a life that's well-lived.
As a plus-sized exerciser, you may worry that others will laugh at you. They might. But most people are so wrapped up in their own insecurities they lack the time and energy to notice others. If you see some smirks or hear a few laughs, so what? Don't let a few misguided folks stop you from reaching your goals.


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NZ Soldier's hotshot property deals reap $7m
Property Here - Tuesday, March 19, 2013
A World War II soldier's smart investment in prime Auckland land has provided a windfall for his family 80 years later.
Doug Miller's four sections in Towai St in the booming suburb of St Heliers sold at auction for $7.035 million, a figure well above his two children's expectations and the current valuation of $5.02 million.
Mr Miller, who died four years ago, and his wife, Mavis, bought the section at No 21 for £450, with money borrowed from her parents, before he went off to fight in Egypt and Libya in 1939. The area, 10km east of central Auckland, was at the time considered to be on the outskirts of the city, but is now a central suburb with an average house price of $963,899.
Mr Miller's son John told the Herald: "Dad's brothers asked him why he had bought in the sticks."
When he came home in the 1940s, Mr Miller built the home that still stands on the land today and over the years bought three neighbouring sites at numbers 23, 25 and 29.
Public records do not hold information on the sale prices for 23 and 25 as they are historic, but Quotable Value shows No 29 was bought in 1987 for $205,000.
It was sold at auction this month for $1.275 million to a developer, who also bought 25 and 23, which were sold as a parcel, for $4.4 million.
Mr Miller's daughter Lester bought her former childhood home at 21 for $1.36 million to keep in the family. A witness inside the Bayleys auction room said the developer also bid on the family home but when Lester won, the room applauded and she burst into tears and hugged family members.
The neighbouring houses had been rented out over the years, often by various members of the family, John Miller said.
The total area of the land was 6051sq m, with the section at 23 having the biggest share at 3478sq m. It had a valuation of $2.25 million alone.
Towai St
* 21 sold $1.36 million, CV $980,000, 919sq m section
* 23 sold (with 25) $4.4 million, CV $2,250,000, 3478sq m section
* 25 sold (with 23) $4.4 million, CV $900,000, 827sq m section
* 29 sold $1.275 million, CV $890,000, 827sq m
TOTAL: CV $5.02 million, 6051sq m One of the Towai St homes.


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Let's Get This Party Started
Today marks the start of construction on a brand new 6,000 square foot facility that will eventually be home to a number of software startups in Arizona.
I'm excited that an idea I've been kicking around for a number of years is finally starting to take shape. The idea is simple: Build a place where technology enthusiasts can come together, build cool stuff, and talk to other people who build cool stuff.
The idea is nothing new, not even in Arizona. Some good folks in Chandler (Derek Neighbors and Jade Meskill) have already built a community of technology enthusiasts under one roof at Gangplank. I love what they've done. At Gangplank there are a number of successful software companies benefitting from each other's experiences every day. Companies like Page.ly (wordpress hosting), Authority Labs (keyword rank monitoring) and EventDay (soon to be released event management solution) are just some of the companies that are headquartered in the Gangplank offices. Each company's success adds to the knowledge base concentrated in the Gangplank building. It creates better mentors, advisors, engineers, marketers and designers -- which all help to create more successful businesses.
We need more of that activity in Arizona, and that's what AZ Disruptors is about. We want to help new software startups become successful by bringing them together in a ridiculously productive environment. In this location, there are already a couple of successful, profitable software companies including Axosoft (Agile Project Management Software) and TransferBigFiles.com (rapid file-hosting and sharing solution). We're also lining up a number of super-stars in the tech field that are eager to help (more about that later).
The AZ Disruptors offices are being built adjacent to Axosoft and TransferBigFiles offices in North Scottsdale. Once completed, it will be a single 12,000+ square foot facility.
We expect to be operational with our first set of startups in May of this year, and we have a lot of work to do. If you are interested, be sure to subscribe to this blog either using RSS, Email (see the sidebar to the right) or as a Facebook fan. We will be posting our progress, some ideas on how to build a disruptive company / product, and we'll also be providing instructions on how you can apply to become a part of the activities here at AZ Disruptors.
It's exciting to finally get this party started!


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(visited by Roger Kehm and Clem Tucker (NØRFS))
21-Nov-2001 -- Roger Kehm(KØROG) & Clem Tucker(NØRFS)decided to combine Amateur Radio and DCP activity in east central South Dakota. We arrived near 44N-99W (2.6 miles SSE of Gann Valley, Buffalo County, SD) about 9:45 AM. We took several miles of gravel roads driving N & W to 44N -- a mile east of 99W. The walk west was in harvested fields and the last part of the hike had a barb wire fence separating two harvested corn fields. We crawled through the fence and the site was about 200 feet north of the fence line. We spent about an hour away from the vehicle & stayed at
44N-99W about 20 minutes for the documentation and photographs. We had 2 GPS's of different makes and there was very close agreement with the site readings.
The day was absolutely beautiful for the 21st of November. At that time of day, the temperature was already in the mid 50's, no wind & clear blue sky. The land was essentially level -- good farm ground.
We were glad the crops had been harvested, because there were no farmsteads nearby if we had had to ask permission to go on the land.
Coordinator's Note: This visit is incomplete as it doesn't meet the photo requirements.