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Professor Yury Gogotsi is Trustee Chair Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Drexel University and Director of the A. J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute. He obtained his Ph.D. in Metallurgy, Physical Chemistry from National Technical University of Ukraine 'Kyiv Polytechnic Institute', 1986 and D.Sc. from Materials Engineering, National Academy of Sciences, Ukraine, 1995. Prior to joining Drexel University he was faculty of Mechanical Engineering at University of Illinois at Chicago, 1996-2000. Prof. Gogotsi is a recipient of numerous national and international research awards, including Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and Fellow of the Electrochemical Society. Prof. Gogotsi has experience of over 25 years in the fields of materials science and nanonotechnology, he holds over 30 patents, he authored 2 books, edited 12 books, contributed to 14 book chapters, published more than 300 papers in peer-reviewed journals including 3 papers in Nature and 2 papers in Science. He is an editor of Carbon (Elsevier), which is the highest ranked journal in the carbon materials field.
Gary Friedman received his Ph.D. at the University of Maryland College Park in 1990. From 1990 until 2001 he has been a faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Since 2001 he has been with the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia. In 2004 he joined the Department of Surgery at the Drexel College of Medicine. Gary Friedman's interests are in applications of electrical and magnetic phenomena to medicine and biology. His recent work involved development of miniature coils for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance imaging of cells, magnetic manipulation and separation in lab-on-a-chip applications, cellular probing using carbon nanotubes, magnetically targeted drug delivery in cardiovascular and orthopedic applications. He has also initiated work on applications of non-thermal plasma in medicine. Dr. Friedman's research in nanotechnology includes study of self-assembly of magnetic nano-particles and applications of magnetic nano-patterns and nano-particles to fabrication of biochemical sensors and sensor arrays. He is also developing miniature Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) sensors and systems. Dr. Friedman's work in the area of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) includes micro-fluidic systems for delivery of liquid micro-drops and the use of liquid micro-drops for adaptive optical devices and switches. He is also actively involved in theoretical and numerical modeling of hysteresis related phenomena in complex systems such as magnetic particle assemblies and nano-structured magnetic materials.
Professor Jane Azizkhan-Clifford is Chair of the Department: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Drexel University. She obtained her Ph.D. in Developmental and Cellular Biology, University of Maryland, 1978. Her research interests are Cellular response to DNA damage, regulation of gene expression, cellular proliferation and the cell cycle.
Dr. Bradley E. Layton is an assistant professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics. His research interests are Cell and Protein Mechanics, Protein Evolution with particular regard for the evolution of tubulin and collagen, Soft-tissue mechanics, Nanoscale Biomechanics; Mechanics of Diabetic Neuropathy, Hematology on a chip, Highly Parallel Nanoscale Force Measurement, Nanomanipulation, Atomic Force Microscopy, MechanoEvolution, and Sustainable transportation.
Professor Elisabeth S. Papazoglou is faculty at the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems, Drexel University. She obtained her Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University, Macromolecular Science & Polymer Engineering, 1988. Her research interests include Skin Research, Wound Healing, Deployment of Non-Invasive Technologies for Skin Characterization, Correlation of Spectroscopic/Imaging Information to Skin Chemistry, Wound Healing, Transdermal Delivery, and Nanosomes.
Professor Michael Bouchard is an assistant professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Drexel University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Columbia University in 1997. His research interests include Liver Cancer, hepatocyte transformation, calcium signaling, apoptosis, cell proliferation, alcohol, novel liver models.
Zulfiya Orynbayeva is a Research Associate at the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Drexel University and a Visiting Assistant Professor at the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health System, Drexel University. Dr. Orynbayeva received M.Sc. in Biophysics from Tashkent State University (USSR) in 1989 and earned Ph.D. in Biophysics from the same University in 1994. She worked as Lecturer at Almaty State University and Senior Researcher at Institute of Problems in Biology and Biotechnology at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University in Kazakhstan. After completing the postdoctoral training at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, she received a staff scientist position at Ilse Katz Center for Meso- and Nano-Scale Science and Technology in Israel.
Dr. Orynbayeva's research interests include nanomedicine, single cell and single organelle probing, cell proteomics, physiology and mechanics. Her special interests relate to various problems with key-involvement of mitochondria, characterization of mitochondria metabolic activity, study of mechanisms mitochondria PTP functioning and ROS generation in context of neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Dr. Orynbayeva specializes on applications of different spectroscopic and microscopic techniques to intact and permeabilized cells and tissue samples for investigation of molecular intra- and intercellular signaling.
Dr. Orynbayeva's Selected Publications
Dr. Sayan Bhattacharyya is involved in fabrication of the carbon nanoprobes, functionalization of the probes, measurement and analysis of electrical conductivity of the nanopipettes, and synthesis of nanoparticles using corona discharge in liquids. He received his Ph.D degree from the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (INDIA) in 2006 and M.Sc (Physical Chemistry) from Department of Chemistry, Kalyani University, West Bengal (INDIA) in 1998. In June 2006, he joined the Department of Chemistry and Bar-Ilan University Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (ISRAEL), as a postdoctoral researcher with Professor Aharon Gedanken. In April 2008, he joined Professor Yury Gogotsi's group at Drexel Nanotechnology Institute as postdoctoral researcher. His research interests include nanomaterial synthesis with non-thermal corona discharge, carbon nanomaterials, nanoprobes for intracellular drug delivery, mesoporous materials, spintronics and magnetic nanostructures. He has published his research work in a decent number of peer reviewed journals and is currently the group leader of carbon nanotube research in Professor Gogotsi's group.
Ms. Elina A. Vitol is presently pursuing her Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department under the supervision of Prof. Gary Friedman, and Prof. Yury Gogotsi. Her research interests include Nanoprobes for intracellular surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, Surface Plasmon Resonance effects on Raman scattering enhancement, and Nanofluidic cellular probes based on Carbon Nanotubes. She has hands-on experience in experimental techniques such as Micro-Raman spectroscopy, Surface-Enhanced Raman spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Laser scanning confocal fluorescence microscopy, Synthesis of gold nanoparticles, Physical vapor deposition of thin films, Aseptic cell culture, Optical Profilometry, Alumina template based technique for CVD growth of carbon nanotubes, and Western blot. Ms. Vitol received her MS degree in 2006 under the supervision of Prof. Timothy P. Kurzweg, Drexel University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and worked on application of white light scattering spectroscopy for morphological characterization of epithelial tissues. Before joining Drexel University, she worked on characterization and testing of an optical encoder for linear displacements, as undergraduate research assistant at St. Petersburg State University of Fine Mechanics and Optics.
Mr. Riju Mohan Singhal is currently a 2nd year PhD student in Materials Science and Engineering, at Drexel University under the supervision of Prof Yury Gogotsi. He obtained his B-Tech. degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2007). His research interests include Chemical Vapor Deposition of Carbon, Application of Carbon nanotubes in nano-fluidics, Multifunctional carbon probes for intra-cellular studies and Convective Heat Transfer. His achievements include best poster awards in 2009 on his research of nanoscale intracellular probes, IIChE award for the best paper by an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering in a high impact factor journal for the year 2007-08, sponsored by Chemical Weekly, best poster presentation and best overall presentation at SCHEMCON 2005 and IIChE award (sponsored by VICAL) for the best undergraduate student presentation for the year 2005.
Dr. Jun Jie Niu is presently working as postdoctoral research fellow at the A.J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute (DNI), Drexel University with Prof. Yury Gogotsi from April, 2009 onwards. He obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. candidate from Zhejiang University, China in 2005. Previously he worked as Teacher at School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. His research interests include Functional carbon nanomaterials with intracellular SERS spectroscopy with nanopipette,
Self-organized nanomaterials (nano-particles, nano-wires, and nano-tubes), Catalyst support with carbon nanomaterials in fuel cells (carbon nanocages and carbon nanotubes), and Hydrophobic surface with chemically modified nanowire coating. Dr. Niu has published more than 60 papers in peer-reviewed journals including "Adv.Mater.", "JPCB ", "JMC" were published. 13 China invention patents have been applied.
Michael Schrlau earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 1998. From 1998 to 2004, Michael worked for Kimberly-Clark Corp in roles ranging from R&D engineering to operations management. In 2009, Michael earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics at the University of Pennsylvania for his research in carbon-based biological nanoprobes. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Pharmacology at Temple University, he joined the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University as a Research Assistant Professor in November 2009. Michael's research focuses on developing novel micro-/nanoscale devices for biomedical applications and micro-/nanofluidic study. His research was featured on the cover of Nanotechnology and was listed as one of the most accessed in 2008. Michael's research appears in numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and intellectual property that has resulted in technology licensure and technology transfer to small business. Michael is also active in nanotechnology and nanoscience outreach programs in Philadelphia area school districts.
Mr. Justin Ronnie Warren is pursuing BS/Ph.D. degree at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University under the supervision of Prof. Bradley Layton. He is presently involved in testing the mechanical properties of the carbon nanoprobes using nanoindentation technique. He is experienced in equipments such as Scanning Electron Microscope, Nanoindenter, Pt/Pd Sputter Coater, Micropipette Puller, Olympus Microscope with Eppendorf Mircomanipulators. He is well versed in software such as AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, Matlab, Maple, LaTex, MS Office Suite. The awards and honors of Mr. Warren are A.J. Drexel Merit Scholarship, 2008-Present, Academic Dean's List, 2008, Drexel University Pennoni Honors College, 2008-Present, and first Place in Arkansas State Junior Academy in Engineering, 2008.
Mr. Brent Boyd has been a broad spectrum manufacturing professional for 17 years, as well as a lifetime scientist. Currently, he is a graduate researcher at Drexel University in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics department. He has a number of research interests in the fields of materials science, chemistry, robotics, machine tool science, internal combustion engines, botany, mycology, marine biology, ecological science, alternative energy, and gourmet cooking. His previous education encompasses Mastercam X, Robert Morris University, 2006, Post-Bach studies in Drafting, Mathematics, and Solid Works, Modesto J.C. 1999. His research skills are operation of a Digital Instruments Nanoscope 3000 Atomic Force Microscope, Advanced programming and setup of vertical and horizontal CNC machine centers, CNC and conventional Machinist/Toolmaker skills, CAD drafting and engineering in several software packages
Comprehensive Blueprint Reading and GD&T, MIG and TIG welding, Comprehensive automotive mechanic skills/performance engine development, Field botany, mycology, and marine biology research skills, Precision inspection/analysis and reverse engineering, Research and development/Prototype manufacturing.
Dr. David A. Staack received his Ph.D. degree from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University in 2008. He is currently appointed as Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M University, Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Staack obtained his ME degree from Princeton University in 2004 and BS/MS from University of Virginia, BS/MS in 2000. His research interests include Non-thermal Plasmas, Micro- and Nano-Scale plasmas, Electric Propulsion for Spacecraft, Plasma Enhanced Materials Processing and Synthesis, Plasma Enhanced Fuel Conversion and Combustion Biomedical Plasma Applications, Laser and Spectroscopic Diagnostics. Dr. Staack has shown the multi-elemental analysis in liquids on the ppm level, using non-thernal nanoscale corona discharge, which is a useful tool for detecting very small amount of ions in biological cells.
Dr. Nadarajan Sundar Babu is presently employed as Research Assistant Professor at the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University. His research interests include Nano-optical biosensors, Electrochemical biosensors, Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy, Drug delivery vehicle design and transdermal drug delivery, Micro and nanofluidics. Dr. Babu receive his Master of Science degree in Applied Chemistry, 1994 from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India and Ph.D. in Materials Science in 2000 from University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Before joining Drexel University as Research Postdoctoral Associate in 1999, he worked as Visiting Scholar at the University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida.
Dr. Kathleen B. Allen is an Associate in Exponent's Biomechanics practice. Her area of expertise includes the response of biological systems to mechanical stimuli, from the macroscale (organism) level down to the microscale (cellular) level. At Exponent, Dr. Allen's work has focused on human kinematics and injury mechanisms in motor vehicle, fork-lift, and slip-and-fall accidents. Additionally, Dr. Allen has investigated the mechanical failure of the heart during mitral valve replacement surgeries involving both mechanical and biological prostheses. Dr. Allen's studies have been focused in solid mechanics, dynamics, human physiology, and computer simulation.
Prior to joining Exponent, Dr. Allen was a research assistant in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University working in the Cell and Protein Mechanics Laboratory, at Drexel University. Additionally, she has worked as a research assistant at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and at the National Nanotechnology Laboratories in Lecce, Italy. Dr. Allen's interdisciplinary research has focused on problems that lie along the interface of engineering and medical technologies. Her work has included a wide range of elements, including micromanipulation, nanomanipulation, high resolution imaging, and computer simulation. By applying the fundamental theories of mechanics to biological membranes and vesicles, Dr. Allen worked to minimize the damage that cells experience during single-cell manipulation and injection.


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Darnell Dockett pulls another prank on Cardinals rookie Tyrann Mathieu – baby powder to the head
Anwar S Richardson at Shutdown Corner44 mins agoArizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett is not worried about the politically correct era threatening to take over the NFL after what occurred in Miami. That is good news for players who want to have locker room fun, and bad for rookies like Tyrann Mathieu, Dockett's teammate.
Mathieu was taking a nap recently when Dockett decided to pull a prank on the rookie. He poured baby powder on Mathieu's head and posted that picture on Twitter.
No rookies are allowed to sleep!!! @Mathieu_Erapic.twitter.com/0WXwOQqY0c
— DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) December 4, 2013
Of course, is this worse than when Dockett forced Mathieu to get his jersey number etched on the side of the rookie's head during training camp?
Cuts by Dockett $7.99 I use my good clippers for the honey badger! @Mathieu_Erapic.twitter.com/U5WxqkMvMJ — DARNELL DOCKETT (@ddockett) August 8, 2013
Seahawks never lose at home, but there are three NFC teams that could pull off playoff upset at Seattle
Anwar S Richardson at Shutdown Corner14 hrs agoThere is not a single team that will admit it is afraid to play the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field in the playoffs. But NFC teams should privately have plenty of anxiety.
Seattle dismantled the New Orleans Saints at home on Monday, 34-7, and the game was worse than the score indicates. Seattle is 14-0 at home over the past two seasons with Russell Wilson under center.
Seattle also reclaimed the Guinness World Recordfor the loudest recorded crowd at an outdoor sporting event on Monday. The crowd clearly affected New Orleans, and considering Seattle will likely secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, that's another benefit for this 11-1 team.
Is there any team capable of winning at Seattle in the playoffs?
Actually, there are three.
San Francisco 49ers
NFL moves kickoff time for a 2014 London game up a few hours, gives fans more football to watch
Frank Schwab at Shutdown Corner18 hrs agoI don't get the London NFL regular-season games, and I don't like them either. They throw off the competitive balance of the season making teams give up home games, and no American fan gets any benefit out of it.
The NFL believes it will make more money by expanding abroad, but there's no reason for me to care about the league adding a couple million to the billions it already makes.
One of the reasons the London games are useless is they are like any other game. They come on at the same time as the 1 p.m. Eastern time games. The London game looks a little darker. There's nothing else special about them.
But one minor switch to the London schedule all of a sudden gives us a benefit here in the United States: A few more hours of football on a NFL Sunday.
The Oct. 26 game next year between Atlanta and Detroit will start at 1:30 p.m. in England, or 9:30 a.m. Eastern time in America. So that London game will be wrapping up about the same time as the usual early set of games is kicking off? OK, NFL, you have my attention.
Shutdown Corner fixes your team: The San Diego Chargers
Jay Busbee at Shutdown Corner18 hrs agoHere at Shutdown Corner, we want to help. So once a week, we'll go in and examine a team coming off a bad week, bad month, maybe a bad decade (you're in luck, Cleveland), and see what fixes can be made to turn around the season. So step aside, we've got this. Next under the microscope: the San Diego Chargers.
Where they stand: 5-7, third place in the AFC West, one game out of final wild card spot
What's gone right: This could've been a great season. Six of San Diego's seven losses are by eight points or fewer, and in many of those the Chargers have been victimized late. But this isn't college football; you don't get credit for pretty losses. This is the National Football League, son, and you don't whine. Unless you're Philip Rivers, who whines about everything. Fortunately, he's also quietly rediscovered his quarterback mojo; the Chargers rank fourth in passing yardage in the NFL. Unfortunately, this is a case where gaudy stats don't quite reach the scoreboard; the Chargers are dead-center 16th in total points scored.
Jets tight end Kellen Winslow makes playoff predictions, but excludes his team
Anwar S Richardson at Shutdown Corner19 hrs agoNew York Jets tight end Kellen Winslow predicted the Denver Broncos would face New England in the AFC Championship Game during a recent conversation on Twitter.
Overall, Winslow did not go out on a limb. Denver and New England are clearly the AFC's best teams, and barring an upset, one of those squads will likely appear in the Super Bowl. Winslow definitely made a safe pick.
There is only one problem.
The Jets are technically still alive in the playoff race.
New York (5-7) trails Baltimore (6-6) and Miami (6-6) by one game for the final playoff spot. Both teams currently own tiebreakers against the Jets, but Winslow's team does have one more game remaining against the Dolphins. The Jets can technically sneak into the playoffs.
Unfortunately, for Winslow, he did not communicate that to free agent receiver Donte' Stallworth during a recent conversation on Twitter.
"I got the pats vs broncos in AFC championship game and Panthers vs Seahawks in NFC championship," Winslow said (via Kimberly Martin of Newsday.com).
Shutdown Corner Playoff Projection – Who can stop the Seahawks? Maybe the Detroit Lions
Anwar S Richardson at Shutdown Corner20 hrs agoEvery week, we try to project what the playoff bracket will look like in January. To sift through who is for real and will make a postseason push, and who will fade out of the playoff picture down the stretch. It's important to note this is our ever-changing prediction of how we think things will play out and not necessarily a current plugging-in of teams with the corresponding records.
Think of it as "bracketology" for the pigskin set.
After what Seattle did to New Orleans on Monday night, can anyone knock off the Seahawks? Who has the best chance to do it?
Report: As Tim Tebow's NFL hopes dwindle, a bidding war expected for college broadcasting career
Anwar S Richardson at Shutdown Corner21 hrs agoFormer NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is getting closer to giving up his aspirations to play professional football and starting his college broadcasting career, according to a report.
According to TheBigLead.com, ESPN, CBS Sports and Fox Sports have all expressed interest in Tebow joining their broadcast team. The website also reports that ESPN already has a show set in place for him on its new SEC Network.
The Big Lead said ESPN's SEC Network, which will debut next August, wants its own version of "College Gameday," with Rece Davis as host, radio personality Paul Finebaum in the Lee Corso role and Tebow as the show's Kirk Herbstreit.
Of course, there will be a bidding war by the networks for Tebow, who can't find a NFL team to offer him a minimum-salary contract.
Game of the Week: Panthers' 2012 win at the Superdome was a sign of things to come
Frank Schwab at Shutdown Corner22 hrs agoThe Carolina Panthers are the NFC South upstarts, the team that has come out of nowhere to challenge for the division crown.
That storyline is fine, but the Panthers' revival started last year after everyone stopped paying attention to them, and was punctuated by a road win at New Orleans.
Before assuming that a Panthers' win on Sunday would be a massive upset, consider that they won in New Orleans less than a year ago. Carolina won 44-38 at the Superdome in Week 17, the Panthers' fifth win in their final six games last season. If you want to believe that the Saints were mailing it in by that point in the season, it's worth noting that New Orleans won in Week 15 and 16.
The Panthers were laying the foundation for their breakout 2013 season, and that win in the final week gave them a lot of positive momentum into the offseason.
In the finale at New Orleans, DeAngelo Williams had 210 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and Mike Tolbert had three rushing touchdowns. Carolina led 41-24 early in the fourth quarter and held off a late Saints rally. That gave the Panthers a season sweep of the Saints. They beat New Orleans in Week 2 as well.
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin fined $100,000 by NFL, revocation of draft pick still possible
Frank Schwab at Shutdown Corner23 hrs agoThe NFL came down hard on Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Wednesday, fining him $100,000, and the worst could still be on the way.
The NFL announced the fine and added that "a modification or forfeiture of draft choices will be considered after the final order of the 2014 draft has been determined." The NFL said that it is still considering that step involving either taking away a draft pick or moving the Steelers down in the draft order because Tomlin's actions affected a play on the field. On Thanksgiving, Tomlin strayed near the field and forced Ravens returner Jacoby Jones to alter his route on a long kickoff return.
Tomlin apologized during his press conference on Tuesday but said he didn't impede Jones' progress on purpose. The NFL didn't fully buy his apology, judging by the harsh penalty.
The NFL said in its announcement that Tomlin should have been given a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. He was not penalized on the play.
Five former Chiefs find way around NFL concussion settlement and sue team over injuries
Anwar S Richardson at Shutdown Corner1 day agoFormer Chiefs players Chris Martin, Kevin Porter, Joe Phillips, Louis Cooper and Leonard Griffin know all about the NFL's $765 million concussion lawsuit settlement, but did not believe that agreement could help them.
Martin, a former linebacker, said he sustained numerous concussion throughout his 12-year NFL career. The 52-year-old says he has brain damage, headaches and post-concussion syndrome as a result of the hits he took on the football field.
However, the former players said they would only receive monitoring and medical testing because they were not injured enough. The players claim they would not receive a share of the $765 million settlement.
As a result, they are suing the Chiefs over their injuries, according to The Kansas City Star.
"I would like to have had the opportunity to know that going back on the field (after concussions) would cause me to have severe disabilities later in life — I didn't know that," Martin, who played for the Chiefs from 1988 to 1992, told The Kansas City Star. "That's what the lawsuit is about, us having the opportunity to make that decision."

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RIF – Reading is Fundamental
At least the "right" kind of reading. What I mean by the "right" kind of reading, are books and publications that actually delve into the why's and principles behind the training you are doing. How many times do you think Muscle and Fiction has recycled the "Summer Arm Blaster Workout?" Unfortunately, there is much more bad reading on strength training than there is good reading. Its easy to go to the magazine stand, or your local bookstore and grab the latest copy of the flashiest magazine or book out there that promises a complete body makeover in just 12 weeks. That's all fine of you want to be a member of the "Bench on Monday Gym Rat Club", but if you want to learn about real strength and put those principles into practice, you need to look elsewhere.
So, for your reading pleasure, I have put together an introductory list of books (introductory does not equal complete – you may be aware of others that are not on this list) you should strongly consider buying or checking out from your local library. They are listed in no particular order of importance. One thing to remember is that if you want to get one of these books, is to NOT to get a Kindle version. Most contain many illustrations and pictures, and anyone with a Kindle will tell you that getting the pictures to match up with the text can be frustrating if not down right impossible.
Never Let Go by Dan John – Dan John is a very accomplished strength athlete and coach. His book, Never Let Go reads like a novel. He is very motivational, and has the ability to distill down some rather complex subjects into an easily digestible format. On top of it, he is just a plain old good guy. When I was starting a high school powerlifting program, he spent hours on the phone with me, helping me with everything from practice organization to training methods for teenagers.
Starting Strength, 3rd Edition by Mark Rippetoe – Rip is almost a cultural icon in the world of strength training. He tells it like it is and doesn't hold back what he thinks. This may put off some readers, but I don't think he really cares – its just his style. His workout programming is fantastic, and he has a great reputation as a coach, having developed some of the best coaching queues in use today.
Strength Training Anatomy Workout II by Frederic Delavier – This is just one heck of a book. Not only does it show you a gazillion exercises, and give you several workout plans, but the illustrations are second to none. In this book all exercises are shown from a muscular/skeletal point of view, with each one distinctly showing what muscle groups are working, how they are working and why.
Science and Practice of Strength Training, 2nd Edition by Vladimir Zatsiorsky – I'll admit that this book can get a bit heady at times, but it is important stuff. At some point you are going to need to understand the $2 words and phrases used in this book if you are going to take your training to the next level. Vladimir Zatsiorsky is currently a Professor of Kinesiology at Penn State, and specializes in the biomechanics of strength training.
There are still many other great authors out there like Pavel, Tate, Cosgrove, Cook, and Kilgore just to name a few more for you. Most anything from these authors is worth the read. Each one has their own way of looking at things, and their own approaches to strength training.
The point here is to open your mind to what is all out there. Unfortunately it is very hard to sift through the garbage to find to good stuff. Internet gurus on message boards, magazine racks full of ripped dudes and pretty ladies in yoga pants do a lot to cast some dense fog on the scene. Your job is to read past the flash and hyped headlines and decide for yourself what works, what doesn't, and what is just plain BS.


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Budget Deal Sealed
Congressional negotiators reach two-year budget deal. NYT: "The agreement, which would finance the government through Sept. 30, 2015, would eliminate about $63 billion in across-the-board domestic and military cuts. But it would provide $23 billion in deficit reduction by extending a 2 percent cut to Medicare providers through 2023, two years beyond the cuts set by the Budget Control Act of 2011 … The $63 billion increase over the next two years would be spread evenly between Pentagon and domestic spending, nearly erasing the impact of sequestration on the military. Domestic programs would fare particularly well because the 2 percent cut to Medicare health providers would be kept in place, alleviating cuts to programs like health research, education and Head Start."
House vote expected Friday reports The Hill.
Conservatives attack deal for provided sequester relief, but doubtful they can sink it. Politico: "Many conservatives view the sequester cuts as harsh but necessary. It would take a sizable movement to sink the budget deal — likely requiring more than five Senate Republicans, or more than half of House Republicans, since many Democrats are expected to back the deal — which aides on both sides think is unlikely to happen … The looming $20 billion in cuts to defense spending set to kick in next month via the sequester are motivating some Republicans to back a potential deal who might have otherwise joined some conservatives to oppose it."
Some Dems may reject for lack of jobless aid. Bloomberg: "While Democratic leaders spoke favorably of the deal last night, it doesn't include an extension of expiring unemployment benefits for 1.3 million Americans that Democrats favor, and that Obama urged lawmakers to pass. That could cost some Democratic votes."
Public pension cuts hit new workers but not current workers. W. Post: "Federal employees hired after Jan. 1 … would pay an additional 1.3 percent of salary toward retirement, saving the government $6 billion over 10 years. While federal employee unions strongly pushed against any additional payments from the workforce, the agreement is a much better deal for them than what Republicans and even President Obama had proposed.
No farm/food stamp bill this year though. The Hill: "They blamed bad weather in Washington for delaying budget scores that could have made a deal possible this week … [Sen. Debbie Stabenow] said scores could be ready to allow some kind of deal in principle by the time the Senate leaves for Christmas on Dec. 20 and that could allow a conference meeting after the congressional recess ends on Jan.7. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) also cited the lack of scores in announcing he plans to file a bill later Tuesday extending the now-expired 2008 farm bill through January."
Volcker Rule Approved
Painstakingly crafted rule with "gray areas" approved by regulators. NYT: "But the Volcker Rule's biggest tests may be just around the corner. The rule has plenty of potential gray areas that banks may be able to exploit. As a result, regulators will have to remain extremely vigilant, and understand highly complex trading books, if they are to properly enforce the rule … regulators will have to learn Wall Street's ways. Traders who make bets for the bank's own gain, for instance, have often worked alongside traders who serve customers. As a result, it may be extremely difficult for examiners to decipher which trades are for clients and which are not."
"The devil now is in the details of implementation" says Simon Johnson: "Will there be enough disclosure and observable behavior for either the regulators or people on the outside to see whether the spirit of the Volcker Rule is being followed? For example, how exactly will traders be compensated and how much of this will be disclosed? Will data be available on trading activities, allowing independent researchers to look for patterns that might otherwise elude officials?"
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07 Oct 2010
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:32 pm
Hi this is my first time posting on the board and just wondered if there's anyone out there who is over 40 and had 2 failed IVF cycles.
I feel that I desparately need some support and encouragement from your kind ladies as I've just gone through a DE cycle and got a BFN
. I didn't cope very well this cycle, tried to relax and even took time off work but was worried the whole time. I thought it had worked this time round as I didn't have a bleed - last cycle I bled 8 days after a blastocyst transfer so I thought I knew what to expect etc. I still haven't bled as yet but know it will be on its way very soon.
Any support would be much appreciated.
15 Nov 2008
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:08 pm
Hi Jenjes,
I am sorry to hear of your BFN ... it is truly heartbreaking and soul destroying.
I'm afraid most over 40 ladies using their own eggs would have at least 2 failed cycles under their belt. With using donor eggs, there are a lot of first time successes, but there are still a few multiple failures.
Unfortunately with donor eggs, it is still luck of the draw and success is not guaranteed ... I would say it's only 1 in 3 chance of success with donor eggs in the U.K.
Time is healer ... do give yourself plenty of that to get over the pain and disappointment of a BFN. Please do come on here to chat ... I am sure the ladies here will give you the support you need at this horrid time.
Take care,
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:24 pm
Thanks for your quick response and support. I know that I'll bounce back one day but at the moment I just can't stop crying and asking the question `was the eggs not good enough', `is it my body rejecting them'. GP has signed me off this week so hopefully I'll be feeling much more in control when I go back to work. It will be hard though because of people coming up to you and wanting to hug you etc, it will just bring it all flooding back.
I've got a counselling session on Wednesday and then can you believe it, first day back at work and I've got a Consultant Review Appointment so got to take p.m. off!!! I've already made a list of questions as second time round you feel more apt in asking a lot more questions etc.
After your ET did you lie down for any length of time because this time round in Manchester I didn't and was allowed to go to the toilet straight away and then was sent home. First time round and it wasn't with CARE, I was wheeled on a bed and left for 45mins. Seems very strange to me because my next cycle I'm planning on going to Northampton (shorter wait time) and they've informed me that after ET you are wheeled onto the ward and left there for a while before being allowed to go home.
15 Nov 2008
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:33 pm
Hi Jenjes,
I personally don't think that whether you lie down for that 45 minutes or not (or go to the loo straight away) would have affected the outcome. Once the embryos are transferred, they are sandwiched in the uterus, and can't drop out.
If this was your first DE treatment, then I would say that the embryos weren't good/viable enough to implant. The stats for DE treatment is 1 in 3 chance of success ... so you have just been unlucky this time.
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:43 pm
Thanks for that. I'll ask the Consultant when I see him about the quality of them. They were grade 2 which I know can implant - I'm just one of the unlucky ones.
It is devastating because you want it so badly and nobody other than the ladies on here know what its like to go through treatment. Friends/colleagues tell you they understand how you're feeling but how can they - their mind & body hasn't been screwed up during treatment.
I'm glad I've built up the courage to post on here today. I've been reading threads all through my 2WW and wanted to post something but didn't have the courage. Thanks again for your support.
Logging off now but will definitely come back on to chat.
15 Nov 2008
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:56 pm
Hi Jenjes,
I have had 3 failed OE treatments and 5 failed DE treatments (including DE FET treatments) ... I know how devastating it feels ... with each failure, it gets harder and more painful.
But given a bit more time, you will find the strength to battle on ... the dream keeps us going.
Take care,
15 Jun 2010
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:13 pm
So sorry to hear of your BFN.
What Maple said rings true about down to luck, your consultant will be able to best advise you and answer questions. Hoping you will be the lucky one next time!!
I have actually had treatment at both CARE Northampton and Manchester, couldnt fault the care at either place. Had my last cycle, DE cycle at Manchester, gown over own clothes, DH own clothes and hospital clogs on feet, no lying down after, went to loo straight after, then home,( as had a 200 mile car journey home!!)
Northampton, gowned up and DH too!! walked to and from theatre, had to
rest briefly after on my allocated bed. Went to loo first time but not second cycle!!
I was surprised how different the clinics were, but had success with one I
was in and out with, don't think that not resting and going to the loo you affected the outcome.
Good Luck with your consultation and your future plans, Karen at Northampton is lovely, I was on both waiting lists but Manchester came up sooner. Northampton staff were great!!
Take Care and give yourself time to grieve, it's early days!!
Me 43, DH 41.
Oct '10 1st OE ICSI BFN
Jan '11 2nd OE ICSI BFN
Oct/ Nov '11 DE..BFP!! Scan 13th Dec x1HB!!
22 Mar 2010
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 10:16 pm
Hi Jenjes, we've just had our first BFP on our third DE cycle (one fresh, two FET). All from the same donor, so we'll never know if it was quality of embryos, or me not hanging onto them,
I do believe that there is an element of luck, and of just "playing the odds".
All of our cycles have been at Northampton, and as Charlie says, you walk to and from theatre, not wheeled on the bed. I've always had to go to the loo straight after too and as Maple says, that really makes no difference. Someone described the embryo once as a grain of sand in a jam sandwich - it really can't fall out.
Wishing you the very best of luck for next time,
Amanda xxx
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:58 am
Ladies, thank you so much for your words of support it means a lot.
Everywhere I look at the moment there's someone that's either just announced their pregnant, just given birth or just generally talking about babies and although I try and be happy for them, it's unbearable. I was watching tv last night and someone mentioned they would donate the money they won on the show to IVF to make someone elses dream come true. I just broke down yet again
Sorry for going on and on but this cycle has really broken me and I feel so incredibly sad all the time.
jenjes xx
23 Feb 2012
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:26 pm
Hi Jenjes, I am 41 and on my 4th ivf/icsi cycle, my first cycle I got Bfp but sadly had a mc at 13weeks
2nd and 3rd attempts bfn and otd for this cycle is 2nd March! Am really scared as the reality is that this cycle won't wrk either and we are not trying again as have run out of money and not sure my body could cope! I do know that people over 40 do have success though. Thinking about you, Anita xx
Anita cj
23 Sep 2008
Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:29 pm
So sorry this cycle didn't work honey- I can still remember very clearly the feelings I had after BFNs or cancelled cycles.
I have a 2 year old son ....IVF number 7 aged 40.
Good Luck honey
Lubo xxxxx
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 3:24 pm
I'm 44 now and the next cycle will be my third. Not sure I'd have the strength to go through 7 cycles even though I want a child so bad.
I have my review appt on Monday so will see how that goes. Had some counselling yesterday and although it was painful to discuss, I feel it was the best thing to do and hopefully I'll start to feel better soon. Back to work on Monday which I'm dreading but I think once the first morning is out of the way I'll be able to carry on as normal (well as much as possible anyway).
Jenjes x
23 Sep 2008
Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:57 pm
Jenjes- did you use Clexane and prednisoline last cycle? I am sure that is what made the difference for me last time. I had the full level 2 tests done (immune) but I know many clinics are now offering Clexane and prednisoline after 2/3 failed cycles.....might be something worth asking about????? My friend went to a clinic that did not do immune treatment but did (after she asked) give her prendsioline and Clexane...........and is now pregnant
Wishing you loads of luck honey xxxxxx
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:28 am
Lubo - I was on Progynova (2 tablets 3 times a day) and Utrogestan 100 (2 pessaries twice a day). I will definitely ask about Clexane and Prednisoline, thanks.
Thanks for your support. Only you ladies know just how difficult going through treatment is.
Jenjes x
31 May 2007
Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:08 pm
It might give you some comfort to know that I got pregnant with twins at the grand old age of 49 at Care Manchester & was actually 50 before they were born. They will be 2 on the 9th March.
We had the in & out treatment even though on all our previous cycles we had been wheeled down & rested afterwards & I have to say at the time I was not at all impressed with the in & out treatment but obviously it worked!
All of my BFN's were incredibly painful & hard to deal with & I actually remember saying to the nurse when she asked me how I felt that I felt suicidal.
Its a horrible cliche but time will help but please be kind to yourself & give yourself time to recover, so sorry sweetheart xx
Mae xx
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:25 pm
Mae - that's really encouraging to hear that.
First day back at work was on Monday and I tried extremely hard to hold it together but when I was called in for my `back to work interview', I just broke down again. Although nobody at work has mentioned the treatment etc, they're all still taking about babies in front of me which is so difficult. I'm not crying as much now but it still makes me feel really sad.
Same day (afternoon), I had my review appointment with consultant and they've agreed that I should have the Level 1 & 2 blood tests performed. My next treatment cycle is going to be at Northampton so they are just waiting for my notes to be copied and sent before I can have the tests performed. My GP has agreed to do all the Level 1 tests which is good news. Although this sounds bad, I'm hoping that the tests show something cos at least we'll have an idea of why it's failed.
As always, thanks for all your words of support and encouragement.
Luv Jenjes xx
05 Jul 2007
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:40 pm
I have just had a BFN in February this was my 4th cycle all using donor eggs 2nd treatment was a BFP but sadly ended with a missed miscarriage heartbeat stopped at 7+6 weeks I am now 41 years old. After the 2ww I went back to work on the neonatal unit to find out 2 of my colleagues are pregnant. I have kept together whilst at work but at home I have been an emotional wreck. Eliza
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:26 am
Sorry to hear that.
I work in a GP surgery and one of the doctors gave birth yesterday - only just found out this morning. I'm trying to keep it together and not show that I'm upset but its really hard.
We're going to a talk re: adoption on Thursday evening at Care Nottm. We've decided that if the next donor egg cycle doesn't work then we're going to go forward to adopt. I'm desparate for Northampton to phone me to say they've received my notes and can book me in for the Level 2 blood tests. I really need to know whether somethings wrong with me.
I'm at work at the moment and shouldn't really be on here but with the news I've just heard, I couldn't help myself.
Take care of yourself.
Jenjes x
05 Jul 2007
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:52 pm
I know it is so hard to deal with Jenjes, you want to be happy for them but the emotional impact on us who are struggling it does not get any easier. One of the girls I work with conceived using clomid her due date is what would have been my due date last year if I had not miscarried which makes me feel worse. Take care and big hugs. I have an adopted son, so if you need any advice feel free to ask. xx
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:14 am
I think the talk on Thursday will enlighten us more on the possibility of adoption. If we go down this route I would want a baby (up to 6 months old) and I know the waiting list is extremely long.
Do they scrutinise everything, your home etc.
15 Nov 2008
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:18 am
Hi Jenjes,
Good luck with your talk on Thursday. If you do go down the adoption route, do try and be more flexible about the age of the child you want to adopt. Unfortunately, nearly all adoptive parents like to have babies i.e. under 1 year old. The LA/Agencies tend to allocate the younger babies to younger adoptive parents, so your age might be against you. But I have known a few adoptive parents managing to get babies under 1 year old.
If you want to know about the adoption process, there are some ladies who have gone through the process on the 'What Next' forum who will be able to help you out.
Good luck.
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 3:02 pm
Thanks as always Maple.
Jenjes xx
05 Jul 2007
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:44 pm
I have just been told that I need level 2 tests although I am an egg recepient so confused. Had x2 failed implantation and x1 mmc. I don't know what to do now as costs for tests approx £2000. In the review the consultant must think I have a bottomless purse, where do they think you get money from?
23 Sep 2008
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 1:09 pm
Elizas- have you read Alan Beer's book "is your body baby friendly' ......I found it useful when deciding what to do
I know £2000 is ALOT of money but for me is was worth it.........I am still driving a V reg car due to all the money we spend on fertility treatment-lol!!! I had 5 IVF/FET cycles prior to getting tests done (2 BFPs but both MMC
) For us it was the best £2000 I have ever spent!!!!!! I travelled from Scotland down to Care Notts...more pennies but I now have a fab little boy.
Lots of decisions ahead- if you have any questions please just ask
Lots of love
L xxxx
07 Oct 2010
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:59 pm
Is that how much CARE charge just for Level 2 tests (£2,000)? I was informed by the consultant in Manchester that its £800 for Level 2 - my GP's going to do Level 1. I am having Level 2 tests done at CARE Northampton but just waiting for an appointment but didn't realise they were £2,000.
I heard about the book `is your body baby friendly' and I ordered a copy - it came yesterday. I've only read about 10 pages but what an eye opener - so far, I'm really impressed with the book and would definitely recommend it.
Jenjes x
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Consultative Forum Chairwoman Lillian Misick has been appointed to chair the National Insurance Board, acting Gov. Patrick Boyle announced March 30. The change comes while the NIB is at odds with the interim administration over His Excellency the Gov. Ric Todd's decision to transfer $10 million from the NIB to the financially ailing National Health Insurance Program (NHIP). The NIB is suing the government to stop the transfer of funds. "I know that the NIB has some challenges to resolve, some of which have become controversial in recent months," Misick said in a written statement. "I want to work hard to bring these to a sensible conclusion quickly for the good of all the NIB's contributors and beneficiaries, as well as taxpayers and the people of the TCI. Above all, I want to help the NIB to fulfil its potential as an exemplary public body in the Turks and Caicos Islands and in the region." The dispute centers on reimbursements NIB is supposed to make for health care treatment of insured people for work related injuries, disabilities and deaths. Since 1992, former elected governments never submitted claims, causing the NIB to build up a $20 million surplus in that fund. Despite the lack of documented requests, the NIB paid government $50,000 a year. When the interim government submitted its first documented request in 2009 for $837,000, the NIB says government agreed that payment would satisfy NIB's total indebtedness to government dating back to 1992. Todd disputed that claim and passed a special law to make a one-time transfer to the NHIP for an amount estimated by the NIB's actuary to be what should have been paid for health care over 20 years, an amount the government has had to pay. The money does not come from funds collected for retirees' pensions. Quelch has called the $10 million transfer "a rape of the National Insurance Fund," but that the NIB would pay if ordered by the court. Misick's appointment is for five years, and she will continue to server as forum chairwoman, Boyle said. "Ms. Misick is a well respected figure in the Turks and Caicos Islands and has repeatedly demonstrated her commitment to the islands, in particular through her work on the Consultative Forum which she will continue to chair," Boyle said. "I have no doubt that Ms. Misick's considerable strength, energy and enthusiasm will make her an effective chair of the NIB." Misick had been working for Turks and Caicos Islands Investment Agency, known as TCInvest, until the governor announced in January that he was dissolving the agency because of its failing loan portfolio and other problems. TCInvest was formed in 1995 to help local entrepreneurs and encourage foreign investment in the islands. The interim government had been trying to make the agency a one-stop shop for business, but Todd decided that effort had failed. Some of the 20 members of the TCInvest staff will be transferred into a new inward investment team in the CEO's office, while business licensing and small business support will be taken over by the Finance Ministry. Some employees "may well be offered or find positions elsewhere in government or chose to leave the public sector," the government said in its announcement of the decision. On the day of the decision, Misick fired off an open letter to the governor criticizing the way in which he made his decision but did not question his authority to do so. "Alas, that you were adamant to the point of appearing defiant this morning about your decision to abolish TCInvest, despite the earnest pleadings of members for just a chance to be heard, made it clear to all present that my appeals to you have been in vain," Misick said in her letter. "I hope you appreciate how much credence this gives to those who dismissed the forum from the outset as nothing more than a rubber stamp for the neo-colonial machinations of British interlopers." On March 29, Misick said she was delighted with her new appointment. "I am looking forward to meeting the board and staff, and to working with them in the interests of the NIB and the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands," she said. Photo: Lillian Misick
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"Meet Me On the Equinox" New Moon Soundtrack Video
44 comments:
- Silje said...
It doesn't work! 'Not available in your region'.. Can you post it in another format?? I WANNA SEE IT! :)
- October 7, 2009 at 8:14 PM
- danyda said...
me too...please do something
- October 7, 2009 at 8:16 PM
- RPaddict said...
Is it bad for me to be happy the video is sans Jacob!! Team Edward all the way baby!
- October 7, 2009 at 8:35 PM
- rpattzgirl said...
I can't see it from my phone
- October 7, 2009 at 8:40 PM
- §¤§Gladys Aixa§¤§ said...
- October 7, 2009 at 8:58 PM
- raizie said...
I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if they're going to do another version that's more Team Taycob.
I loved the extra glimpses of Robward.
The refrain is so haunting, "Everything, everything ends." - October 7, 2009 at 8:59 PM
- danyda said...
OMG...it's amazing...i love it
i'm crying do you think that's normal??? - October 7, 2009 at 9:12 PM
- LindaRose said...
Very cool!! This song is growing on me. And to see more footage of NM is excellent! Now we know where Edward is wearing his long coat. I kind of like the coat on him!
RPaddict ~ didn't even notice that Jacob was missing till I read your comment. See he's not really missed. LOL!!! - October 7, 2009 at 9:39 PM
- Teri said...
- October 7, 2009 at 9:40 PM
- TheCheshireCat said...
I was thinking the same thing! I like it without Jacob. It seems that this song is meant for Bella and Edward. Love it!! - October 7, 2009 at 9:44 PM
- landera said...
I loved it!! WOW!! I haven't noticed Jacob missing too!!! LOL... scumitt should read our comments...Rob and Kristen to promote NM!!!! Taylor can be there but not in the middle!!!!LOL
- October 7, 2009 at 9:48 PM
- Haystackhair said...
OMGOOOOOOOOOD! This makes me sooooooooo want this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!
- October 7, 2009 at 10:05 PM
- Haystackhair said...
And the long coat! Looks very good in this!! The meadow??
- October 7, 2009 at 10:07 PM
- rpattzgirl said...
I'm still not fully inboard with the song but k love the video and that it focuses on E & B and no Tacob
- October 7, 2009 at 10:08 PM
- Suz said...
Love Lurking in the bushes Robward.
LOVELOVELOVE the sweet anticipation for NEW MOON! - October 7, 2009 at 10:10 PM
- bonemama said...
wow im impressed..i liked it! Esp the first glimpse of edward coming from behind the tree... whew!
- October 7, 2009 at 10:12 PM
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- October 7, 2009 at 10:20 PM
- CullenGal09 said...
This video is very good! I'm undecided about the song-dude CANNOT sing-I'm sorry-but the vid is good. The clips from the movie are very fitting with the song, and it's quite haunting. Robward looks ethereally gorgeous as always! The long overcoat is rockin. ;)
BTW-No, I didn't miss Jacob so much, and I'm def Team Edward 100% too, but I'm also def not anti Taycob. He's an integral part of this and the rest of the books-lest we forget. Taylor is also the heart of this series. He worked very hard to remain as Jacob. He loves these movies, and is great with the press. I'm not trying to start anything, but I'm just saying. - October 7, 2009 at 10:23 PM
- amazeofgrace said...
hmmmm I am torn....still not sold on this song....but it's growing on me
- October 7, 2009 at 10:28 PM
- amazeofgrace said...
may I add I have a hunch that Muse's "you Belong to me" remix, may be the music our wolf pack struts their stuff to, just a hunch
- October 7, 2009 at 10:29 PM
- vloveselvis said...
Oooh, I had a mini heart attack when Edward walks out of the treeline toward Bella in the meadow near the begining! The moving shadow with the band in the video is pretty cool. Still, I'm not too keen on the the song yet either.
- October 7, 2009 at 10:31 PM
- Lucerne said...
Rpaddict, I am right there with you. After watching Meet me on the Equinox- Music Video, I breathed a sigh of relief that we were able to get some Bella and Edward without Jacob.
I recognize Jacob for the plot device that he is, to give Bella a "choice", to stir up the jealousy juices in Edward, and in a way to show Edward and Bella how much they mean to each other, but I am not a fan of the character. Nothing against Taylor, I think the kid is alight.
New Moon is my least favorite of the books, except for the Edward and Bella reunion at the end, I am not looking forward to the the middle of the movie which will be Jacob heavy. For the first time, I am looking forward to the end of a movie. LOL. The end means finally seeing Edward in the flesh, rather than visions. - October 7, 2009 at 10:32 PM
- Marna said...
Not really in love with the song, & I don't think it's going to be associated with NM the way Decode immediately makes you think of Twilight.
- October 7, 2009 at 10:35 PM
- rpattz-turns-me-on said...
Team Robward 100% no offence to the Taycob lovers ;-)
- October 7, 2009 at 10:43 PM
- ...wowie! said...
Is it me or did the song sound better bc of the video? You know how sometimes greats sounds turn to shit when the video sucks? Could this be the reverse "reaction"?
I'm wondering if it's just bc of Rob or if my theory has some plausibility. - October 7, 2009 at 10:46 PM
- femroc said...
Yeah, I hope all of the hype for the movie isn't disappointing to us Robward fans. When he is all we want to see and he's not there.............wilt thou leave me so unsatisfied!?
I'm not diggin' the song either.
I love YOU ARE MINE by Mute Math - that would have been a GREAt song for New Moon. I love Mute Math - Spotlight was an AWESOME song.
After listening to Rob's playlist on iTunes.......he's got a lot of soul brother in him......I bet he dances well - would love to see him cut lose....... I heard he started dancing backstage to Beyonce's Single Lady.
THAT would have been awesome to see.
Too bad none of Rob's songs are on NM - hope Eclipse will have some. Wonder what this new director is like. - October 7, 2009 at 10:53 PM
- roxiegirl said...
The was f**cking amazing. All Bella and Robward...absolutely gorgeous and I'm now really loving that song. Oh I can't wait to see this movie!!
I've not been around much on the boards - EP has held me spellbound - can't stop reading!!
And Robward in that long coat - THUD I am DIED. Love it and very fitting now that I see it. Thanks goodness we get to see more of Rob in this movie. Thank you Chris!! - October 7, 2009 at 10:55 PM
- Lucerne said...
Not a fan of the Equinox song. Maybe it will grow on me. I enjoyed all the songs on the Twilight CD, was hoping that the New moon soundtrack would be the same. Sigh. Still debating whether or not to pre-order the album on Itunes, or wait until it is released and pick and choose songs I might like.
- October 7, 2009 at 10:57 PM
- Ana73 said...
well i am liking the song and the video, cant wait for nov. 20th !!!!
- October 7, 2009 at 10:59 PM
- RPaddict said...
Just had to say I love Jacob too, I agree 100% he has his place,
but I've been severely missing Edward in all of the promotion.
I'm not sure I like the song that much, maybe it will grow on me.
@roxiegirl- Me to with EP. I come here breifly to check in, and then it's back to the story. I can't stop I'm finally on chap.39. Wish I didn't have to sleep. - October 7, 2009 at 11:28 PM
- Joy, Dan, and Anika said...
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- October 7, 2009 at 11:52 PM
- Joy said...
I love it! I, too, like the song better now that I've seen the video.
- October 7, 2009 at 11:54 PM
- Ellie said...
This was great!
All Edward,all the time! :)
I love the visual effects of this movie, already!
Thanks, Dani, for posting it. xo - October 7, 2009 at 11:57 PM
- rpattzgirl said...
I was wondering where you were!
I am frothing at the mouth waiting for her to update EP! - October 7, 2009 at 11:59 PM
- rpattz-turns-me-on said...
unfortunately we are going to see more jacob and less Rob *sigh* for New Moon promotions,our Rob will be MIA if the pattern holds up,
good for Rob because he gets to rest but bad for us who want to see him :-( - October 8, 2009 at 12:03 AM
- RPlover said...
well, like others have said, the footage is a total win but don't think I can say the same about the song. just not looking forward to this soundtrack as much as the last one, I wonder why? lol although it's not just because of a lack of Rob, I'm gonna miss Paramore, too.
If Rob is working on new stuff for the Eclipse soundtrack, I will be first in line :) - October 8, 2009 at 12:21 AM
- Maaike said...
Darn it I can't watch that video... *goes to youtube*
- October 8, 2009 at 12:24 AM
- rpattz-turns-me-on said...
i forgot to mention what i love about this vid is that it is entirely Taycob Free,i know the kid is important to the plot but Damnnn give us a break,
i think summit finally got the message. - October 8, 2009 at 12:26 AM
- rpattzgirl said...
I'm not crazy about the soundtrack either ...
I'm hoping once the movie comes out I'll like it better - October 8, 2009 at 12:30 AM
- Sarah said...
Haha... This is crazy.. I've been listening to this band for years before they got "big" from the OC. It's so strange to see them alongside Twi stuff. Not one of their best songs, but eh, it fits the movie I guess.
Thanks for posting :) I would never find out about half the things I do if it wasn't for this blog.. - October 8, 2009 at 1:14 AM
- RPlover said...
did I read somewhere that they actually wrote this song for the movie? hmmm...
I agree, RPG, hoping it'll sound better in the movie :) - October 8, 2009 at 1:32 AM
- Alexis said...
I loved the video, and all the new moon clips with it. I was trying to figure out where everything would fit in the movie and I get the part in the meadow...but then it looks like bella is in the "meadow" again but shes wearing something different.
- October 8, 2009 at 3:17 AM
- Aneska77 said...
I want more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only one month
only one month
only one month... - October 8, 2009 at 3:26 AM
- mya bluesky said...
i love this video, it is totally fit to E/B relationship in newmoon.i know many jacob fans are disappointed cos jacob missing in it but i think it really done right.in my opinion new moon is about losing someone we love and how we deal and live through the dark time include having someone like jacob to relieve the pain. i just dont get it when jacob fans keep say that newmoon is JAcob's book, i think the whole series is all about Bella and all her relationship.
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