text:
Downfall, Dreams and Destiny
Reads: 184 | Likes: 0 | Shelves: 0 | Comments: 2
Book by: JoeyLiffBert
Chapter 1 (v.1) - Downfall, Dreams and Destiny
Chapter 1
You've got your friends, you've got your foes
Memories, and some of those
You'll learn to forget
Time will heal,
Scars… -
I threw my hands up in frustration sending the microphone flying across Jack's garage floor, "Shit! I can't hit that stupid note. I'm sorry guys." Jack sighed while putting his guitar on it's stand, "Avyanna don't be so hard on yourself, we'll practice again next Saturday. You're just having an off day, it happens to us all."
I sat down on the icy floor blankly staring at him and my drummer, Kevin, who was picking up the drumsticks he had dropped. "Yeah dude Jack's right, we'll practice next Saturday and you'll get it right."
Jack half-smiled at me, I assume he was trying to make me smile but instead I started crying. "You guys don't get it, there won't be a next Saturday, or the Saturday thereafter, in fact there won't be Saturday band practice ever again." Kevin raised an eyebrow looking at Jack and then back at me, "Dude what do you mean? Of course there will be practice on Saturday…"
I wiped my eyes sniffing, "No guys there won't. We're moving on Friday and I won't see you guys again, I won't even live close enough for you to come over."
Jack stared at me in shock; "M-moving? You're moving and you're only telling us this NOW?" I just nodded my head as he carried on dramatically muttering some nonsense about the band. Kevin sat down beside me on the floor. "So you're really moving? Where to?" "Lima, Ohio." I flinched as Jack dropped his beer bottle on the floor, "You're joking? Fucking Lima? Oh this band is fucked thanks Avyanna, thanks." I scowled at him, "Stop cussing Jack and yeah sorry about the stupid band too bad you care more about the band than about our relationship of 4 years." I got up grabbing my car keys and backpack while Jack just kept rambling to Kevin about how screwed the band is now.
I started the car and wiped the tears from my eyes. He doesn't care and he didn't even notice you leaving. I shook my head and sped off heading home.
As I stepped into the house I saw my mom packing some boxes in the living room and muttered: "Hey mom." I wanted to head for the stairs as quick as possible before she could see that I've been crying. She put a strand of hair behind her ear while trying to kick some box out of the way without looking up, "How was the last band practice?"
"It was fine." I shrugged. "I'll be in my room." She nodded and I darted up to my bedroom just happy to get away from her, plus my stepdad would be back soon and I really wasn't in the mood for his "You're never gonna make it you know, the music industry isn't for girls like you." Comments. I never got along with him and I never will. I hated him and I missed my dad. I locked my door and fell down on my bed curling up holding my pillow, crying. Crying because I'm moving to a godforsaken place with no friends, not like I had many in the first place anyway. I'd have to make new friends and I sucked at that. I cried because Jack, my boyfriend of 4 years cared more about the stupid band than he cared about me but then again I never gave him what he wanted. Over the last year I've been cheated on, lied to, embarrassed and so much more just because I wouldn't give in and have sex with him.
Sitting up I took the photo of my dad off of my nightstand clutching it to my chest wiping my eyes, "I miss you so much Daddy. Why? Why did you have to do this?" I sank down with my face into my pillow, sobbing, clutching the photo in my hand.
There was a loud banging on my bedroom door. "Avyanna! Open your damn door!" I slowly opened my eyes sitting up, I must've cried myself to sleep. I frowned a little putting the photo back on my nightstand. Another loud bang on my door, "Avyanna! I told you to open this goddamn door!" I rolled my eyes and got up off my bed to unlock the door. Suddenly the door flung open hitting me on my shoulder nearly knocking me over. "Ouch!" I scowled at my stepdad standing in my doorway. "What? I was sleeping."
He grabbed me by my arm and glared at me, "Don't pull your attitude shit on me you little cow. Your mother is calling you." He pulled me by my arm and I ripped it out of his grip. "Don't touch me. I'm not your daughter. I can walk by myself."
I walked downstairs leaving him upstairs in the hallway. "Mom?" "In the living room!" I ran my fingers through my hair walking into the living room, "You were calling me?" She nodded, "Yes. Jack called. He's on his way here." She smiled. I stared at her. "What? He's coming here? Now?" "Yes, he should be here any minute but anyway sweetie, me and uncle Harry are going out for dinner at least you won't be alone now." She turned picking up her purse following my stepdad out. I stood there blankly staring after them. NO. They can't do this. I don't want to be alone with Jack. I quickly ran to get my house keys to lock the house and just as I was about to shut the front door Jack pulled up our drive way. It was too late to fake not being here now. I huffed a sigh. I really wasn't in the mood for him right now. I wanted to be alone, in my room, not spending my time with him.
As he walked up to the house I opened the front door rolling my eyes. He was drunk. Again. He always had a beer during band practice but he must've had more after I left.
"Baby!! I'm here." I rolled my eyes again shutting the door and he grabbed me by my arm pulling me towards him. "Jack. Let me go." I tried to pull free from his grip but he held on tighter pushing me back against the wall. "Aww come on Avy. I know you want me." He let go of my hand only to grab my face giving me a sloppy, soggy, gross open mouthed kiss. He reeked of beer. It made me want to puke. I attempted to push him away. Which only fueled his enjoyment further. He grabbed at my breasts and I smacked his hand away. "Jack leave me alone!" I frowned upset. "Oh? Baby's playing hard to get?" With one arm he shoved me back against the wall and groped at my private parts with the other. "You're such a stuck up bitch. Little miss good two shoes." I shoved him hard and he stumbled back a little giving me time to get out between him and the wall. "Avyanna! You know you can't run from me." I tried anyway. Running up to my bedroom as quickly as I could, I slammed the door shut and locked it sinking down to the floor. I started sobbing completely ignoring Jack's violent banging and cruel words as he tried to break my door down. He would eventually give up. At least I hoped he would.
Loud bangs and cruel cussing continued but I lost track of time while sitting on the floor crying. I was brought back to reality when I heard Jack's car start. He was leaving. Finally. Getting up from the floor I grabbed my pajamas heading to the bathroom.
I stood in the bathroom staring up at my reflection in the mirror. He's such an ass, why did you stay this long? Why? Shaking my head at myself I sighed. You're so stupid. Look at you. Such a freak.
I knew my parents wouldn't be back until tomorrow morning, I didn't want tomorrow to come but I also wanted it to. Tomorrow is moving day but tomorrow would also be the day I'll be freed of Jack. Switching off my bathroom light I crawled into my bed cuddling with my pillow staring at my wall getting lost in thought. Maybe this move will be a good thing, maybe I'll make friends this time or find a nice guy, maybe my dream will come true, maybe…My eyes fluttered shut as I drifted into a much needed sleep.
© Copyright 2017 JoeyLiffBert. All rights reserved.
Add Your Comments:
I hope she finds a nice guy. Jack is so mean!
Nice chapter, but you could make the new speaker on a new line, if you get what I mean.
Keep me updated!
can't wait to know what happens to her!! Hope she'll have a better life
More Romance Books
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Book / Romance
Short Story / Humor
Short Story / Flash Fiction


text:
Handwriting Recognition Improvements in Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Service Pack 2
Li Lu-Porter and Antje Helfrich
Tablet PC team
Microsoft Corporation
March 2004
Applies to:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Summary: Learn about the latest improvements to handwriting recognition in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Service Pack 2 (SP2). This paper provides an overview of the improvements to the handwriting recognizers for western languages (English, French, and German) and East Asian languages (Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese). (6 printed pages)
Features and User Feedback
Improvements for Western Language Recognizers
Improvements for Recognizers of East Asian Characters
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 provides a compelling end-to-end text input experience on a tablet computer and improves the overall handwriting recognition accuracy for key user tasks, such as replying to or composing an e-mail message, entering an e-mail address, editing a document, writing notes to self, and creating a to-do list.
Features and User Feedback
To define the handwriting recognition features and capabilities in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2, the Tablet PC team sought subjective and objective user feedback. Handwriting recognition is a complex area. Individual differences and situational factors influence the user experience and overall user satisfaction. Influential factors include:
- The recognition engine's accuracy and performance.
- The user interface design.
- The user's handwriting style, such as print, cursive, or block letters.
- User tasks, such as writing quick notes, replying to an important e-mail message, or carefully editing a document.
- The type of content that the user enters, such as text, acronyms, proper nouns, numbers, and Web addresses.
- The user's handedness, that is, whether the user is right-handed or left-handed.
- Application settings, specifically, how the user's application calls the recognizer.
Recognizer accuracy—defined as a quantitative measure of error—is insufficient for understanding the end-to-end user experience. Though accuracy affects the overall usability of the Windows XP Tablet PC operating system, other factors also contribute to user satisfaction, such as effectiveness and efficiency.
Measuring user satisfaction in handwriting recognition is a challenging, somewhat experimental task. The Tablet PC team launched a field study that focuses on handwriting recognition of users in the United States and a key international market, Germany. The study uses several methodologies, including interviews, surveys, and observations to better understand usage behavior, pain points in the system, and users' overall satisfaction with handwriting recognition.
The Tablet PC team also conducted ongoing user trials of Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2. We also compared the recognizers in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition with the recognizers in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 to ensure quality and performance.
Improvements for Western Language Recognizers
The research resulted in several improvements to the western language recognizers. One of the most important improvements pertains to the contents of a text control.
Use of Context
English, French, and German use descriptive information about the contents of a text control, known as context, to improve recognition accuracy in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2. Context is application-specific information about a control that tells the recognizer what type of user input to expect. A particular type of user input is called an input scope. Examples of predefined input scopes are e-mail addresses, URLs, personal names, postal addresses, and telephone numbers. Though Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 supports factoids from Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, input scopes are recommended for development for the western recognizers. Developers can also set a custom input scope by using a regular expression.
You can set the input scope for a control in one of three ways:
For ink-enabled controls:
- You can set the Factoid property of the RecognizerContext object and pass in an input scope value.
For controls that are not ink-enabled:
- You can use the SetInputScope application programming interface (API). This method requires that you modify your application's code.
- You can use the Context Tagging Tool, which is a utility that developers use to tag an existing application with the context information. The tool is distributed with the Tablet PC Edition Development Kit 1.7. Because this method records context information in an XML file that is separate from the application files, it is not necessary to modify existing ink-unaware applications.
Context has been enabled in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 for the most commonly used data fields in six Microsoft Office 2003 applications. These applications are Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, InfoPath, and OneNote. To take advantage of context in Office applications, users must install the Office 2003 Context Tagging Manifests, which will be offered as a Web download. When using these applications, users will experience much better handwriting recognition in fields whose syntax does not conform to the rules of normal written language. For example, users who write e-mail addresses in the To field in Outlook experience significantly fewer errors.
Context has also been enabled for the Address bar in Microsoft Internet Explorer, which has improved recognition when users write URLs or file paths. Related improvements that affect these scenarios are a URL-specific key pad in Tablet PC Input Panel and better recognition for common character sequences in URLs and file paths, such as "http://," "com," and forward slashes.
For more information about using context, see Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.
Other Recognition Improvements
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 includes several other key recognition improvements for western recognizers.
- In-word context: Leveraging the left and right context along with the language model and lexicon help Input Panel generate the right results. The inclusion of such context is especially helpful when users are correcting their handwritten text. For example, if Input Panel recognizes the word "dictionary" incorrectly as "dictum," and the user chooses to correct "um," the recognizer can use the context of "dict" to find the ending "ionary."
- Extended locale support for western recognizers: Recognizers are made available for all locales in which the respective language is spoken. For example, the English recognizer is enabled for Locale English (Australia), and the German recognizer is enabled for Locale German (Austria).
- Several specific improvements to increase recognition accuracy, as described in the following table.
|Improved recognition rate
|Handwriting recognition has improved for short prose, making it faster and easier to reply to or compose e-mail messages, annotate documents, or write notes.
Special heuristics were implemented to guide the recognition of ambiguous character shapes. For example, a round shape is recognized as the letter "O" rather than the digit "0," depending on the width of the character.
|Improved recognition for single characters
|Improved recognition of single characters especially benefits the user when correcting individual characters. For example, distinctions between lowercase and uppercase characters results in a higher accuracy rate, including pairs of characters with similar shapes in lowercase and uppercase, such as sS and wW.
The recognition rate improved for 94 out of 98 U.S. English characters, including punctuation, such as the comma and the exclamation mark, and special symbols, such as the @ symbol or the backslash \.
|Language lexicon improvements
|Common abbreviations, colloquialisms, neologisms, greetings, IT, and technical terms were added to the lexicon.
Rare words that the recognizer may confuse with more common words have been removed. For example:
If needed, users can add rare forms or inflections to the lexicon.
|Improved recognition of delayed strokes
|The user can add quotes or similar strokes after a word is written, which makes using handwriting more flexible and natural. It also improves the recognition of contractions, such as "I'll" and "would've."
In addition, the following improvements were made for specific western languages.
|English improvement
|Better recognition of the English
word "I"
|The character "I" is now less likely to be returned as a digit 1 or lowercase letter l when it occurs in prose.
|French improvement
|Better recognition of characters with diacritics and ligatures
|Examples include "é" and "æ."
|Conforms to French spelling reform
|The addition of 20,000 new spellings (including inflections) to the handwriting lexicon accommodates "La réforme de l'orthographe." New and existing spellings are recognized, such as "connaitre" (new) and "connaître" (old), "couter" (new) and "coûter" (old).
|German improvement
|Better recognition of Umlaut characters and "ß" character.
|Examples include the letters "ä" and "ß."
|Improved recognition rate for compound nouns
|A dynamic compounding algorithm was implemented, so that words such as "Elektronikunternehmen," "Konkurrenzmarkt," "Wahlkampfhilfe" are now recognized more reliably.
|More post-reform spellings added
|Many words that were formerly spelled with "ß" that are now spelled with "ss" are included, such as Abendimbiss and Stress.
Improvements for Recognizers of East Asian Characters
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 includes the following improvements for recognizers of East Asian characters. East Asian languages include Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
- LinedInput and FreeInput mode support: All recognizers of East Asian characters now support these two recognizer capabilities. Lined mode writing occurs in Input Panel and WordPad. Free mode writing occurs in OneNote and Windows Journal. The accuracy of LinedInput and FreeInput has improved significantly due to training and fine-tuning of the recognizers' internal neural network with a larger number of handwriting samples; leveraging sophisticated language model; and improving lexicon support.
- Cursive support: All East Asian recognizers now support cursive writing. Most East Asian users write cursively in one form or another, especially for quick informal tasks, such as note taking, composing a short e-mail message, and chatting. Better cursive support means a more efficient handwriting-to-text conversion process.
- Recognition improvements for small and large Katakana and Hiragana characters, and lowercase and uppercase characters: Special heuristics and better use of user interface height information enables the recognizer to better distinguish these characters.
- Characters frequently used for Japanese names: These characters have been added to the commonly used characters set to improve recognition.
- Improved recognition accuracy: Special attention has been given to factoid data, such as alphanumeric characters, telephone numbers, and dates. Improvements range from noticeable to significantly better. Work is underway to further improve the accuracy of less structured factoid data, such as e-mail addresses and Web addresses. In addition, adjusted character frequencies have tuned recognition results for characters that are easily confused with ones with similar shapes.
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 improves the overall accuracy of each shipping recognizer. For western languages, the key improvements include the first version of context, better core recognition, and targeted improvements for character and word recognition during correction. For East Asian languages, significant accuracy improvements and the support of cursive writing help give users the handwriting capabilities that they want.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A HOT blonde is on her way to Melbourne -- and she won't utter a word.
Barbie, the world's most recognisable doll, is on the hunt for a new dream house in Australia after putting her Malibu property on the market.
She will arrive in Sydney by private jet, before being hosted by model Rachael Finch, designers Camilla and Marc plus property groups.
Finch will accompany Barbie to Sydney's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week where she will sit front row for the Camilla and Marc Show -- wearing their latest range.
Barbie, travelling without her beau, Ken, will climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge and feed a koala before saying g'day to Melburnians with a tram ride and some footy action.
Barbie is in Australia from April 8-12.


text:
WBEZ News
Nearly 70 Judges Seek Retention in Cook County
Voters next week in Illinois will be asked whether they want to re-hire a bunch of judges, including 68 in Cook County.
After a judge is first elected, he or she never again has to face an opponent.
"At the end of each term, a judge has to run essentially against himself or herself," says Malcolm Rich with the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice, which tries to educate voters about judicial elections. He explains they are often as simple as, "Shall Judge X be retained as a judge?"
Judges need 60-percent approval from voters to stay on the bench. In Cook County they almost always get it. According to Rich, "There have been no judges that have not been retained since 1990."
Judge Ed Washington wants that streak to continue. He is on a committee - funded mostly by lawyers, law firms and the judges themselves - that's trying to retain all Cook County judges. Washington says they're all experienced, and cautions voters, "You don't want to make an error - if you will - as an electorate - and get rid of a good judge just based on a single issue."
Lawyers groups, though, say there are a handful of bad judges, and are asking voters to remove them from the bench.


text:
Detail Information
- Tissue ablation with irreversible electroporationR V Davalos
Microsystems and Advanced Concepts Engineering, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA 94550, USA
Ann Biomed Eng 33:223-31. 2005..This study suggests that irreversible electroporation may become an important and innovative tool in the armamentarium of surgeons treating cancer...
- A study of the immunological response to tumor ablation with irreversible electroporationB Al-Sakere
UMR 8121 CNRS Institut, Gustave Roussy, 39 Rue C Desmoulins, F 94805 Villejuif, France
Technol Cancer Res Treat 6:301-6. 2007..We confirm here that immune response is not instrumental in irreversible electroporation efficacy, and we propose that irreversible electroporation may be, therefore, a treatment modality of interest to immunodepressed cancer patients...


text:
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
U.S. natural gas production is on the rise, with some reserve areas in the country's Northeast getting more output from fewer wells, an industry report found.
"The natural gas production record achieved in February is largely attributed to the Northeast, which also is still helping offset the declines seen in other major U.S. basins," Sami Yahya, a Platts Bentek energy analyst, said in an emailed statement.
Platts Bentek, a forecasting unity for energy reporting service Platts, reported February natural gas production in the Lower 48 U.S. states was 73.3 billion cubic feet per day, up nearly 2 percent from January.
According to its estimates, the February gas output level is the highest since it started keeping records in 2005.
The increase in production comes as most energy companies are scaling back on investments in the upstream sector in response to lower crude oil prices. Rig counts, which serve as a barometer for the health of the industry, have been in steady decline.
Yahya said for wells in the Northeast, the rig count has moved lower at least since November. A report last year from the U.S. Energy Information Administration found net natural gas production from new wells drilled into U.S. shale reserves is not enough to counter the expected decline from legacy wells.
At the time, EIA found only the Utica shale basin in Ohio was expected to post an increase in short-term production of the seven shale reserve areas it measured.
Platts, in its latest report, found the Utica shale was still resilient when weighed against other areas.
For the full article, click here.


text:
sweetsops is a valid word in this word list. For a definition, see the external dictionary links below.
The word "sweetsops" uses 9 letters: E E O P S S S T W.
No direct anagrams for sweetsops found in this word list.
Words formed by adding one letter before or after sweetsops (in bold), or to eeopssstw in any order:
h - sweetshops
Try a search for sweetsops in these online resources (some words may not be found):
Wiktionary - OneLook Dictionaries - Merriam-Webster - Google Search
Each search will normally open in a new window.
List all words starting with sweetsops, words containing sweetsops or words ending with sweetsops
All words formed from sweetsops by changing one letter
Other words with the same letter pairs: sw we ee et ts so op ps
Browse words starting with sweetsops by next letter
Previous word in list: sweetsop
Next word in list: swell
Some random words: duad swum ansa ealdorman lea up abaft
This is not a dictionary, it's a word game wordfinder.
- Help and FAQ - Examples - Home
Privacy and Cookies Policy - Share - © Copyright 2004-2017 Morewords.com - 14.880mS


text:
Kids' Insulated Boots
The Bogs® Classic High Mossy Oak is waterproof and insulated to ensure all-day comfort. Constructed with durable hand-lasted rubber and 7mm Neo-Tech insulation. Comfort rated from temperate to cold conditions. The upper reaches high and is absolutely waterproof so you can wade through creeks and sink into snowdrifts without a second thought.
Mossy Oak
Registered Trademark of Bogsfootwear.ca | 2017 All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy


text:
The FUELite tandem axle is designed for linehaul applications to maximize weight savings and increase fuel efficiency. This FUELite tandem axle features Meritor's EX 225 air disc brakes.
Meritor Mobile, Meritor's sales and service information application for the Apple iPad, was launched in 2011 and has been enhanced in its second generation. This application, along with Meritor's BullPen, a new web portal, offers Meritor customers innovation technology solutions to easily access Meritor product information and training courses.
Tim Bowes is president, Meritor Commercial Truck. In this position, Bowes is responsible for the company's drivetrain systems and components, including axles, drivelines, braking and suspension systems, primarily for medium- and heavy-duty trucks in North America, South America and Europe.
Charles G. "Chip" McClure is chairman of the Board, CEO and president of Meritor, Inc. He joined the company in 2004.
FleetOwner Magazine
Sponsored Introduction Continue on to (or wait seconds) ×


text:
Dont'a Hightower is used to winning, and he's used to contributing to one of the best defenses in college football.
That type of experience and familiarity with winning is one of the main reasons he was so valued in the NFL draft. It's also played a big role in the Patriots' decision to move up in the draft to take him.
He's now a Patriot, and New England is hoping he can bring those winning ways with him to Foxboro where Bill Belichick's bunch are already established winners.
See what Hightower had to say after being drafted on Thursday night in the video above.
Video courtesy of Dam Good Productions
Powered by WordPress.com VIP


text:
Let me introduce myself. My name is Mark Sisson. I'm 63 years young. I live and work in Malibu, California. In a past life I was a professional marathoner and triathlete. Now my life goal is to help 100 million people get healthy. I started this blog in 2006 to empower people to take full responsibility for their own health and enjoyment of life by investigating, discussing, and critically rethinking everything we've assumed to be true about health and wellness...Tell Me More
Thanksgiving may be tucked under your belt, but Christmas and New Year's are still right around the corner. If you're feeling a bit fatigued, bloated, or otherwise run down, here are some simple holiday health tips to feel better this week:
10. Veggie Cleanse
Do a one-day vegetable cleanse at some point this week. Load up with delicious salad chock full of veggies. Eat steamed veggies with olive oil for dinner. Enjoy sliced tomatoes and avocado for breakfast. Make sure your cleansing day contains a generous selection of greens. Spinach, in particular, is good for clearing your body. And its high B-vitamin load will help reduce stress.
9. Long Showers
It's not very eco-friendly, so don't make this a regular habit (but hey, you're not watering the lawn this time of year). You might not have time for a day at the spa or a massage. But a simple, soothing long shower can feel like a treat if you're tired and stressed.
8. Buddy Neck Rubs
Enlist your spouse or the kids to give you an invigorating neck rub. Then trade.
7. Buddy Scalp Rubs
This is even more energizing! It's best when done briskly with the knuckles.
6. Dark Chocolate
Instead of all the carbs and starches and refined desserts, make dark chocolate your indulgence. Normally, you only should have a few ounces a week, but feel free to indulge a bit more during this stressful time of year.
5. Don't overdo New Year's Resolutions
Most of us cram ten years' worth of goals into a single annual list, then fail to accomplish anything. Write out your specific goals, then ruthlessly edit them down to three or four things so you feel manageably challenged.
4. Avoid Shopping.
You've already spent quite a bit on Christmas gifts; now sales tempt us all. Avoid the guilt of huge credit card bills come January by forgoing shopping this year. Allow yourself and each family member one small splurge, but cap it after that.
3. Make a Reminder List of the Positives.
Rather than assess all your flaws and determine to fix yourself into perfection in the coming year, celebrate all your positive traits. Make a New Year's Acceptance list.
2. Remember water!
This is essential for good health, but particularly so during the holidays, when we're eating more salty, sugary foods and the air is often dry. Stay comfortable by staying hydrated.
1. What's YOUR best holiday health tip?
john.roberts Flickr Photo (CC)
Further Reading:
Holiday Health Survival Guide, Part 1
Holiday Health Survival Guide, Part 2
Sponsor note:
This post was brought to you by the Damage Control Master Formula, independently proven as the most comprehensive high-potency antioxidant multivitamin available anywhere. With the highest antioxidant per dollar value and a complete anti-aging, stress, and cognition profile, the Master Formula is truly the only multivitamin supplement you will ever need. Toss out the drawers full of dozens of different supplements with questionable potency and efficacy and experience the proven Damage Control difference!
If you'd like to add an avatar to all of your comments click here!
3 Comments on "10 Last Minute Holiday Health Tips"
Makes perfect sense to me, Leo! 🙂 I invest a lot of time, money, and effort into being a psuedo parent to several grandkids. Neck massages are the payback!!
Thanks for the wise list! Have a phenomenal holiday…. Brad


text:
Hello I installed anaconda plugin for python autocompletion in ST3 and it only draw boxes evolving my code?? No autocompletion or anything else¿? wtf xD
Any help on this? thanks
You may need read the documentation for Anaconda. Out of the box it may work, but if you are working in a virtualenv, you may need to do some additional configuring. For example, I am working on a project in a virtualenv so I edited the project settings to have the "python_interpreter" set to "/home/me/.virtualenvs/my_project/bin/python"
Also, keep an eye on the status bar at the bottom of the window as it will give you some information about what is going on.
I'm in a virtualenv and I've already set the custom python interpreter, but no way to make Anaconda to work I had to switch to jedi, which works flawlessly out of the box btw


text:
Consumer Bank Card Delinquencies Are Lowest Since 1994, ABA Says
U.S. bank-card delinquencies fell to the lowest level in 18 years as consumers strengthened their personal finances amid uncertainty over the nation's economy, the American Bankers Association said in a quarterly report.
Bank-card accounts at least 30 days overdue dropped to 2.75 percent of all accounts in the third quarter from 2.93 percent in the second quarter, the ABA said today in its Consumer Credit Delinquency Bulletin. The rate, the lowest since 1994, was below the 15-year average of 3.89 percent, the ABA said in a statement.
ABA Chief Economist James Chessen said the improvement in bank-card delinquencies reflects consumers' efforts to better manage their finances. He said it was a bright spot in a report that failed to show improvement across eight installment-loan categories tracked by the Washington-based industry group.
"The lack of broad-based improvement remains a cause for concern," Chessen said in the statement. "Some categories have reached historical lows leaving little room for improvement. In addition, slow job growth, continued uncertainty and falling consumer confidence could signal rising delinquencies in the year ahead."
Delinquencies in two home-related loan categories rose in the third quarter, Chessen said.
"While there are strong signs that the housing market has turned a corner, it will take several quarters before delinquency numbers begin to reflect those trends," he said.
To contact the reporter on this story: Gregory Mott in Washington at email@example.com
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Maura Reynolds at email@example.com


text:
BOSTON (AP) -- Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino say Kenneth Feinberg will design and administrator of a new fund to help people affected by the Boston Marathon bombing.
The One Fund Boston -- www.onefundboston.org -- is intended as a central fund to gather donations for bombing victims.
Feinberg, an attorney, has administered compensation funds for victims of the Sept. 11th terror attacks, the 2010 BP Gulf Coast oil spill, and mass shootings at Virginia Tech and Aurora, Colo. The Brockton native is chairman of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation board.
Patrick and Menino said that by 5 p.m. Wednesday the fund had more than $7 million in commitments from corporate and individual donors, and more than $500,000 in online donations from 8,500 people.


text:
One picture is worth a thousand words, so….here are a lot of pictures!
noun: philosophy
1. A theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding principle for behavior."don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed, that's my philosophy"
2. What a person is likely to hear listening to Phil 'wax poetically' around a campfire.
If the posts are old, that's because I either haven't been out recently or there wasn't anything interesting to rant about!
You can view our trip photos from Obsessive Compulsive Backpackers over at http://www.meetup.com/OCBackpackers/photos/
While you're here you can view my personal web photos at:
Here's the link to my trips on youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/PHILREEDSHIKES


text:
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco history will be made Thursday night when Sir Paul McCartney takes the stage at Candlestick Park for the venue's final public event.
The concert is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. with at least 49,000 people in attendance.
Organizers are promising a unique event with special effects, fireworks and more.
Police say they're preparing like they would for a Niners game.
"Tailgating is okay but like with every 49er event we want people to be responsible," San Francisco Police Capt. Robert O'Sullivan says. "No underage drinking, nothing to excess. There's an interesting twist this go around. There will be food trucks in the parking lot but they will not be selling alcohol."
Police will also be on the lookout for vandals trying to take seats or other pieces of the stadium home a souveniers. Plans now are to demolish the historic stadium where the Beatles played their final concert.
Stay tuned to KRON 4, the KRON 4 Mobile App, and KRON4.com for coverage all day of the Sir Paul McCartney concert and the history of Candlestick Park.
Mobile App users click here to view the video
(Copyright 2014, KRON 4, All rights reserved.)


text:
Some will come because they were asked. Some will come because they figure it's about time.
Some can't make it. And others won't come because the memories are far too painful.
Still, 557 local Vietnam veterans will be saluted at the Vallejo Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday — the 50th anniversary of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution of the conflict that took the lives of more than 58,000 American troops.
Vallejo City Councilmember Robert McConnell, one of the 1 p.m. event speakers and a Vietnam veteran, said the tribute "is long overdue."
"It's so great that we have over 500 local Vietnam veterans who are willing to come forward and be recognized," McConnell said.
Event coordinator Nestor Aliga, who served in the Marine Corps and Army and grew up in Vallejo in the 1960s, said it's his way of "giving back to our beloved America as I immigrated to Vallejo in 1967."
It's all worth it, Aliga said.
"I've gotten a lot of voicemails, a lot of emails, from veterans thanking me," Aliga said. "But it's not about me. I didn't go to Vietnam. I was at Camp Pendleton. This is for the veterans who went to war."
The honored veterans or their families will receive a packet that includes: A presidential proclamation and certificates from U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, the State of California, County of Solano, and City of Vallejo.
It's all a good thing, said Solano County Supervisor and former Vallejo Councilmember Erin Hannigan. Her father, former state Sen. Tom Hannigan, is a Vietnam veteran.
Also, said Hannigan, her great uncle, Jack Mape, was a Navy fighter pilot MIA in Vietnam for 30 years.
"The Vietnam War was impactful for my family and it changed the future of seven of my cousins," she said. "When I was a young during the war, I remember watching the news coverage of many events associated with it."
Aliga said it's time local vets are honored, not despised as many were upon their return home. Many, he said, were spat on and many were told not to put their service on job applications.
"I'm always dismayed that American soldiers who answered the call of duty to serve in this ware were not honored upon their return for bravery and heroism," Hannigan said. "It's time we fixed that."
It's important, said Aliga, that each vet attending the ceremony receive a certificate with his name and not just a generic "Thanks for your service" inscription.
"I've been told by many that it's the first time" they are being individually acknowledged, Aliga said.
Aliga gathered the Vallejo vets' names from the eight veterans organizations in town.
"I said, 'Make sure they're Vallejoans' and they got me 557 names," he said.
Aliga believes it will be one of the most extensive ceremonies of the 50th anniversary in the country, confirming that two Pentagon representatives are attending to perhaps replicate the format in other cities.
Aliga, 58, said he's received hundreds of calls and emails from veterans in other Solano County communities asking to be included.
"The organizations in those cities should honor their own veterans," Aliga said.
Aliga began a tribute to veterans in 2011, honoring World War II vets. In 2012, he got behind honoring Solano County Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. In 2013, 424 local Korean war veterans were saluted.
Next year is the 25th anniversary of Desert Storm, so it looks as though Aliga and others will be honoring Gulf War veterans. Some believed it should wait until the 30th anniversary.
"But I thought it should be the 25th, while we're healthy enough," Aliga said. "In five years, we'll be older and maybe not as healthy."
Again, he reiterated, it's "to honor all the veterans who paved the way for me. Where else in the world can an immigrant become a colonel?"


text:
Hello! At my recent 6 month post-op, I had double bubble in my left breast due to the implant falling too low. My right is now the same. My PS said that I need a pocket repair and possible lift to correct ptosis (looks like my real tissue is sliding off). If he decides that a lift is necessary, my question is, will I lose any size at all? I don't want to go any smaller, at all, but I don't want my tissue to look as if it is sliding off either. I would go bigger but really doubt I can afford it.
Breast Augmentation Revision for Double Bubble - Lift Question?
Doctor Answers 7
Please send your pictures
It is very hard to give you good answer without pictures. The surgery for the DB is not lift but pocket revision ,unless there were a need for lift and was ignored by the surgeon or refused by the patient.
Double Bubble revision
Breastlift for sagging breasts may decrease breast cup size, up to a cup size. It's important to consider the consequences - size, shape, scars - of going with a bigger implant vs. lift. Without photos it's hard to say. It sounds like you would benefit from a lift to center the nipple and breast tissue on the chest. Good luck!
Learn more: http://www.drshermak.com/breast-surgery-baltimore/breast-augmentation-with-lift/
Change in breast size from lift
Two separate issues: in general, most breast lifts by themselves do not result in significant change in breast size as very little tissue is removed during the procedure. The elevation of the fold to correct the bottoming out is a separate issue and should also not change your size. Both will change how your breast looks in a positive way. Ask to see photos of actual patients.
You might also like...
Breast Augmentation Revisionary Surgery for Double Bubble?
Thank you for the question.
As you can imagine, it is not possible to give you precise advice without direct examination or,at least, viewing pictures. Based on the description of your "problem", your plastic surgeon seems to be giving you reasonable advice. In other words, if a breast implant is displacing too low on the chest wall, internal suture repair (capsulorraphy) may be Indicated. It Is possible that further breast tissue and/or breast implant pocket manipulation will help improve the "interface" between the breast implant and your breast tissue ( to improve the appearance of the breast tissue "sliding off" the breast implant). Otherwise, some degree of breast lifting may be necessary.
It is hard to say whether these manipulations will necessarily make your breasts look different in size.
I would suggest that you communicate your goals further with your plastic surgeon. If still in doubt, additional in-person consultations (2nd opinions) may be helpful to you.
Best wishes.
Learn more: http://www.poustiplasticsurgery.com/Procedures/procedure_revisionarybreastsurgery.htm
Breast Augmentation Revision for Double Bubble Deformity?
Fortunately there is a treatment for a double bubble deformity and patients typically will get a good result after a revision. Patients usually have to wait about six months after the surgery for any revision. This time will allow a capsule to form around the breast implant. This capsule that forms around the implant can then be sutured closed to correct the pocket. This will raise the implant so that the implant no longer falls bellow the fold of the breast.
Occasionally if patients have a very week capsule or have had a failed revision previously they will need to have a mesh placed internally to support the implant and prevent the implant from falling overtime.
Patients also need to be careful and follow their surgeon's post-operative instructions, as the repaired capsule needs time to heal. If patients are too active too fast in the post-operative period the repaired capsule may not have enough time to heal.
Please discuss your surgical options with a board certified plastic surgeon that has experience in revision breast surgery.
Learn more: http://www.breastaugcenter.com/
What You Need To Know About Double Bubble
Revision for double bubble based on cause
Learn more: http://www.drbaxter.com/progallery/revision-breast-surgery/breast-implant-revision-pt-1
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


text:
Some assets could be disposed of before the year-end
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (Taqa), the state-owned explorer and power supplier, may sell assets this year and has picked two international advisers for a possible sale, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Taqa, about 75 percent owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, has hired Australian investment bank Macquarie and McKinsey & Co as advisers, the sources said - By Reuters. Read more>>>© Copyright - Emirates 24|7


text:
Product Description
2016 Volkl VTA88 Skis w/ Bindings
The Volkl VTA88 is a perfect blend of uphill performance and downhill skiing experience. If you're an AT enthusiast that likes to spend your time in snow seeking out untracked terrain, new zones, and challenging terrain, you'll love the VTA88. Not only is the ski exceptionally light weight, it also offers excellent performance on the descents thanks to Volkl's 3D.Ridge technology and the camber and tip rocker profile. Grab your skins and your AT boots, it's time to start exploring the backcountry.
- 1020g at 170cm Length
- Hybrid Core
- 3D.Ridge Construction
- Skin Pin
- Tip Rocker Profile
- 18.9m Turn Radius at 170cm Length
- 127/88/106mm Dimensions
- Be the first to review this product


text:
|Aiken, Robert
|Nielsen, David
|Ahuja, Lajpat
Submitted to: Agronomy Journal
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/11/2003
Publication Date: 7/1/2003
Citation: Aiken, R.M., Nielsen, D.C., Ahuja, L.R. 2003. Scaling effects of standing crop residues on the wind profile. Agronomy Journal 95:1041-1046. Interpretive Summary: Standing crop residues protect the soil from erosive winds that can deplete soil water. Knowledge of the insulating effects of various crop residues can guide land management decisions. We adapted and evaluated theory derived for growing crops to standing dead crop residues. After adjusting theoretical values for shape of standing residues, the adapted theory accounted for 98% of the variation observed in wind speeds near the land surface. These equations can be readily applied to existing crop management models, which guide soil and water conservation.
Technical Abstract: Standing, but senescent stems increase the aerodynamic roughness of the boundary layer, reducing wind energy available for momentum transfer at the soil surface, and reducing the soil-atmosphere convective exchange of heat, water vapor and trace gases. We conducted studies to determine the predictive accuracy of algorithms, derived for plant canopies, which scale effects of standing crop residues on the wind profile. We calculated aerodynamic properties of standing crop residues, related to the log wind profile equation, by substituting stem area index for leaf area index in these algorithms. We calculated apparent roughness length for wind profiles measured, under neutral stability conditions, over wheat (Triticum aestivum), corn (Zea mays), millet (Panicum miliaceum) and sunflower (Helianthus annuus) stems using calibrated single needle and cup anemometers at up to ten heights ranging from 0.07m to 2.40m above the soil lsurface on fields with fetch: height ratios exceeding 200:1. A least- squares fit of roughness length, calculated by an algorithm derived for crop canopies, indicated a systematic, positive bias when applied to standing stems. Predictive error (RMSE) within profiles ranged from 0.5 to 4.6% of reference wind speed; the coefficient of determination exceeded 0.98 in all cases. The non-linear forms of the scaling algorithms are consistent with theory and wind tunnel observations. This advance warrants evaluation of the adjusted algorithm for simulation of energy balance, microclimate, and pest population dynamics in the soil-residue-crop canopy regime. Application to momentum transfer problems requires further investigation of drag partitoning.


text:
HSN Takes to the Outdoors With HGTV
June 26, 2013,
By Duke Ratliff
The HGTV Home Wagon
Since the spring, HGTV has been curating products as HGTV Home Outdoor Living to be sold across HSN's multiple platforms. HGTV personalities, including John Gidding, are helping to present the items to consumers; and the partnership is expanding to include HGTV Home Outdoor living branded products.
For instance, shoppers visiting the HGTV Home Outdoor Living section at hsn.com will mostly see how-to tips, blogs, videos and shared photos via Instagram. Items for sale, such as outdoor dining collections and lawn decor, take a backseat to visual information.
HSN's HGTV Home Outdoor Living Page offers design and gardening tips
"A lot of people start with commerce," said Sean Bunner, vice president of new business development for HSN, Inc. "We start with content. In our HGTV area, you'll see tons of examples of how-to, Tweeting, Instagram--it's all about content, community and commerce."
HGTV Home Outdoor Living includes outdoor entertaining, lighting, water accessories, garden tools, plants and outdoor solutions.
"HSN is an ideal partner for us because they have a rich understanding of what today's consumers want and need," said Ron Feinbaum, general manager, consumer products, HGTV. "We expect that HGTV Home Outdoor Living at HSN will further enhance HGTV's relationship with an audience who is passionate about home--especially those people who believe that the beauty of home should transcend four walls."
HGTV also provides content to appear on the shopping channel as well as on hsn.com. "[Gidding's] great at explaining the features, benefits and why you want to buy this product," Bunner said.
The HSN/HGTV partnership extends into HGTV Home Outdoor Living branded products. The first item, the HGTV Home Wagon, was introduced last month. The wagon is foldable, washable and comes in various patterns and designs. The companies are set to introduce many more items, including solar lights, next year.
Bunner said HSN, with the help of HGTV Home Outdoor Living, has doubled its outdoor sales over last year. "Outdoors was already a successful category for us, but this just made it even better," he said.
HSN, Bunner said, had been monitoring consumer trends toward the outdoor living space. "People are spending more time living outside, and they're spending more money on their outdoor space. We see increased spending across the board. Plus, there was a void in a national brand for outdoors."
HGTV introduced HGTV Home last summer. HGTV Home is comprised of furniture in partnership with Bassett Furniture; lighting from E.L.K. Group International; flooring from Shaw Floors; bedding from Victoria Classics; mattresses from Serta; and paint from Sherwin-Williams.
Other Articles By Author
Related Articles
Industry Insights
Sponsored Links
Patti Carpenter Talks Color and its Importance in the Home
HFN Omnichannel
Current Issue
HFN's DIGITAL EDITION
September 2017
2017 State of the Industry Report
Cautious Optimism, Mixed Results
Many expected 2016 would be a banner year, but the political and economic climate softened consumer confidence. It was also a year consumers spent more lavishly on home remodeling rather than decorating.
- TJX Unveils First U.S. Homesense Store - In a time when retailers are reducing store counts, TJX continues to get physical.
- Ikea's Fluid Spaces - The retailer's new intros reflect multifunctional rooms.
- N.Y. Home Fashions Market Preview - Textile textures get soft and cozy, colors warmer.


text:
GENERATIONS; Could It Be? Daughter Knows Best?
By SALLY FRIEDMAN
Published: July 29, 2007
MY daughter Nancy and I are standing in a dressing room staring at the mirror. The object under scrutiny is a pair of expensive jeans.
''Bend!'' Nancy commands. ''Turn!'' I follow orders, then try to read her face for a verdict. But she is already handing me the next pair. They are ''boot legs,'' she explains with just a hint of condescension. I think of Prohibition.If somebody asked me to pinpoint the precise moment when I began learning about jeans, and life, from my daughters, I probably couldn't do it. But at 67, I find myself turning to them for advice on everything from finding an obscure line of 18th-century British poetry on the Internet to introducing shiitake mushrooms into a salad.
I used to attempt casualness when I found myself floundering, a bit reluctant to acknowledge that I often feel a bit lost as my generation disappears into sleek condos in adult communities. I would pretend I was just grazing around in my daughters' collective wisdom, because accepting this reversal felt humbling, even embarrassing. Once, I was the queen of wisdom. I doled out the advice, and they took it, at least until three fierce adolescences set in. And even then, I remained a ''consultant'' on the thorny issues.
The decades slipped away. Our daughters left us for campuses where we could occasionally glimpse their lives, but never fully know them. They had love affairs. They traveled. They married. They had babies and careers.
My years of sweeping change seemed to end as theirs began. The older I got, the more amazed I was at how little I knew about some of the very things they grasped so well. When I felt particularly stupid or na?, I reminded myself that these daughters of mine, all in their 40s now, were the beneficiaries of those two omnipotent and related causes that came along just a tad too late for me: the sexual revolution and the women's movement.
Jill, Amy and Nancy really didn't have to deal with a world owned and run by men. They were not constantly nervous, apologetic or uncertain -- traits I know all too well. And they deftly avoided bowing to the twin gods of caution and conformity -- again, old pals of mine.
Those of us who grew up in the 1950s -- a decade-long trance, I sometimes think -- had a narrow margin to our lives. It was more so for females who had been trained to ''save ourselves'' for our husbands -- preferably doctors, lawyers or steady accountants.
We were looking for tall guys who were ''cute,'' the buzzword back then for all that mattered. And we sought good providers because back then, our mothers gave us simple and precise advice. Being ''provided for'' was a mandate. It was around the terrifying McCarthy era, and we were going to play it safe in all ways. We were arguably America's last virgins.
I was a senior in college when I met and married the second man who asked me. The first danced well, but had no character, which I somehow sensed, even at 20. The one I married had lots of it -- and was an older man of 27. I went from college to marriage with no stops along the way. Miraculously, we're still together. And in those intervening years, I finally grew from girl to woman to person. But there were still so many gaps.
Not for our daughters, who shared dormitory floors with men in universities that had never deigned to open their wrought-iron, ivy-covered gates to my generation of women. The generation of women after mine married later, with more focus and with strong identities all their own.
So increasingly, I would find myself borrowing from my daughters' enormous stashes of self-confidence and certainty. They had it to spare.
''What would you do if so-and-so happened?'' I would attempt as they got older, listening for their responses more keenly than I liked to admit. If we were on the phone, and they couldn't see me, I'd even take notes: ''Amy suggests low-key approach,'' I'd carefully annotate after a discussion about my problem with a difficult editor. Amy is a resident of corporate America with a nice corner office and an assistant. Her mother works in a spare room at a makeshift farm table that was seized like pirate's booty at a yard sale.
I'm playing catch-up. They're not.
More recently, I've just come right out and asked for help. I can't tell whether it makes me seem appealingly vulnerable to my daughters, or just someone in need of tolerant sympathy. But oh, what I've learned.
My daughters have taught me, without ever preaching, that life is an adventure, that even a woman who never played a single sport seriously because only boys did that can still learn the exhilaration of a fit body. They have demonstrated that it is possible to fit three weeks' worth of clothes into one small suitcase.
They've insisted that I try bikini underwear -- and a woman doctor. I thank them for both revelations.
They've persuaded me to experience yoga, subscribe to at least one politically correct magazine and test myself with a vegetarian diet. I flunked.
My daughters have shown me that women friends are to be cherished because most of the time they give unconditional love and support, and because when I feel like an impostor as a writer, wife, mother and human being, my women friends will convince me that I'm not. Or at least make me laugh at myself.
From these three strong, sure young women, I have learned to occasionally brush off my misgivings and wear something slightly outrageous, often from a thrift shop. My addiction to these places is a direct result of their initiation.
Most of all, I have been reminded that these are not the Doris Day/white-picket-fence 1950s, even as I struggle with my own ghosts of those years. In the tangle of colliding images and possibilities, it's still sometimes hard to get my footing in the continuing process of giving birth to myself.
The delicious surprise is that my daughters are such gifted midwives.
Drawing (Drawing by Alex Nabaum)


text:
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Where would you like to start? The Giants have some sort of injury situation at every position right now, so you can kind of pick. I'm going to start with a guy who's probably going to play Sunday but whose inability to get fully healthy is hurting the team as much as anything that's going on right now.
That guy is defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, who was a full participant in practice Wednesday in spite of a knee injury he says is a sprained MCL. Pierre-Paul is also coming off of offseason back surgery and has one sack in his last 11 games dating back to the middle of the 2012 season. He said Wednesday that he's playing as hard as he can, but he's not himself.
"I'm out there all over the field, trying to get that quickness back," Pierre-Paul said. "And until then... we'll see."
Pierre-Paul said his diminished "quickness" is hurting his ability to get off the ball. So it's not a matter of his ability to run down the quarterback as much as it is his ability to beat his blockers. He assumes it will all get better and he'll someday be the player he was back in 2011 when he had 16.5 sacks. But he has no idea when that will be.
In the meantime, Giants coach Tom Coughlin indicated rookie Damontre Moore could start to be more involved in the pass-rush rotation. That would mean fewer snaps for Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck and/or Mathias Kiwanuka, and Pierre-Paul hopes it's not him who loses playing time to the rookie.
"For me, it's better to be out there as much as I can," Pierre-Paul said. "I'm a key part of this defense. Me not out there is not helping the team."
Perhaps. But right now when Pierre-Paul is out there, he's not helping the team as much as they need him to help it.
The Giants have issues on the internal portion of the defensive line as well. Defensive tackles Linval Joseph (ankle/knee), Cullen Jenkins (knee/Achilles) and Shaun Rogers (back) all missed practice, which could portend the debut of rookie defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins on Sunday. But even if Hankins is ready, Joseph in particular would be a significant loss. And the Giants need all the help they can get in their run defense against the league's leading rusher, Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy.
Cornerback Corey Webster missed the last two games with what the team called a hip injury but Webster on Wednesday clarified to say was in fact a groin problem. Webster was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, which means he worked for the first time in two weeks, and he believes he'll return to the field Sunday against the Eagles. Which is good, since they could be thin at cornerback. Jayron Hosley sat out Wednesday with a hamstring injury. Aaron Ross, who subbed for Webster the past two weeks, missed practice with a back injury. And Terrell Thomas is getting a day off every week to help maintain his surgically repaired knee. Wednesday was that day this week.
The offensive line remains a near-complete mess, with starting center David Baas (neck) and right guard Chris Snee (hip) continuing to miss practice. David Diehl (thumb) was a full participant, though, and if he can go Sunday he might start at one of the guard spots with either Jim Cordle at center or Kevin Boothe at center and James Brewer at the other guard.
Rounding out the list of the 10 Giants who didn't practice were linebacker Mark Herzlich (toe) and tight end Adrien Robinson (foot). It's possible they'd have to use Allen Bradford at middle linebacker if Herzlich can't go, but it's too early to know whether that will be the case. Robinson is starting to feel like a lost cause.
Safety Cooper Taylor (shoulder) and linebacker Jacquian Williams (knee) were full participants in practice, which is good news. Taylor missed Sunday's game and left the Giants with only two active safeties. That shouldn't be a problem this week as Will Hill is eligible to return from his drug suspension, though the Giants will have to release someone when they activate Hill.
Got it all? Good. We'll update you again Thursday.


text:
Waring 7011S Description
This Waring two speed blender has a stainless steel blade and 0.4 HP motor. With a 32-oz. stainless steel container and a cloverleaf design this container retains the temperature of cold drinks. The die-cast zinc-plated base of this commercial blender has an attractive baked enamel coating for durability. The removable fill cap allows you to add additional ingredients at different stages of the blending process, while the open blender base collar on this food blender allows spills to drain away from the motor base.
Standard Features and Benefits:
- 32-oz. capacity
- Durable, epoxy powder-coated zinc die-cast housing
- Heavy-duty 0.4 HP motor
- 4 stainless steel blades
- Stainless steel container with cloverleaf design and removable fill cap
- Open blender base collar
- Push button controls
- 120 V/50 - 60 Hz/1-ph
- Dimensions: 8-in. W x 7-in. D x 16-1/2 in. H
- UL Listed
Food Blender, 32 oz. capacity, removable stainless steel container with cloverleaf design, two-speed motor assembly, die-cast zinc baked enamel base, stainless steel blade, UL listed
*The warranty will not be honored for residential or non-commercial use of any Commercial Equipment.
Waring 7011S SpecificationsPDF Spec Sheet


text:
Let me introduce myself. My name is Mark Sisson. I'm 63 years young. I live and work in Malibu, California. In a past life I was a professional marathoner and triathlete. Now my life goal is to help 100 million people get healthy. I started this blog in 2006 to empower people to take full responsibility for their own health and enjoyment of life by investigating, discussing, and critically rethinking everything we've assumed to be true about health and wellness...Tell Me More
I'm not big on yoga, as most of you know. Too much idle time for me. I'd rather be playing. But last Sunday (a beautiful, sunny, SUP kinda day), I caved to the pressures of my wife Carrie, who loves yoga, and attended a session. It was to be a multi-hour event (a "workshop") so we brought pillows and fur blankets to be comfortable. As we're entering the studio, bedding in tow, I run into Michael Anderson, the owner of CrossFit Malibu sitting in the atrium, sipping on a Starbucks coffee. I must have looked like a deer caught in headlights and he just grinned. Mark Sisson, Mr. Primal, with a furry blanket and just moments from striking a pose and singing some oms. I told him that nothing was going on here, mumbled something about research and that he hadn't seen anything. We winked and went our separate ways. I kid, of course, but there might be something to this after all.
A few months ago, I wrote about the concept of embodied cognition, a relatively new (or renewed, as is often the case) area of study that focuses on the body's influence over the mind. Our kinesthetic engagement with our environment, our movements both large and subtle have dramatic sway, embodied cognition suggests, over everything from our emotion experience to our learning ability. Yet, new research (PDF) broadens the picture significantly. The findings, I think, can add a new wrinkle to our wellness endeavors.
Professors from Harvard Business School and Columbia University measured the impact of "expansive" and "constrictive" postures on subjects' subjective sense of power, their tolerance for risk, and hormonal secretion. The researchers directed half of the 42 participants to pose in two "expansive" positions: one in which they sat on a chair with their feet elevated on a desk and their hands behind their heads, and one in which they leaned over the desk with their hands widely spread and resting on the desk. The other subjects were assigned "constrictive" postures: one in which they sat on a chair with legs together and hands on their thighs, and one in which they stood with legs and arms crossed. Participants didn't know the real purpose of the study and believed researchers were assessing electrode placement in varying positions.
Following the exercises, researchers took samples to measure testosterone and cortisol levels, which they compared to levels taken before the pose exercises. As the researchers note, higher testosterone levels are associated with dominance in the animal world. Correspondingly, higher cortisol levels reflect increased stress and are associated with lower status in animal groups.) The researchers also directed subjects to fill out a form asking them questions that assessed how powerful they felt. Finally, they gave the subjects two dollars and offered them the opportunity to gamble the money with the chance to win an additional two dollars.
The results? Those who had been placed in the expansive poses reported feeling more powerful and were significantly more likely to participate in the gambling opportunity (86% compared to 60%). Their hormone readings showed (PDF) lower cortisol and higher testosterone levels than those who had assumed the constrictive positions.
The researchers attribute the phenomenon to evolutionary strategies of competition and survival. The bigger an animal can make its body appear (by puffing its chest, standing upright, raising its wings or fanning its feathers), the more intimidated – and hesitant – a predator will be. Expansion of physical appearance prepares the animal to fend off an attack. Likewise, the researchers say, constrictive poses reflect a protective stance, such as prey would take during an attack when instinct directs them to shield essential organs.
Although the study only tested four particular poses, the overall expansive/constrictive principle is key. Those who practice yoga have likely observed these sensations. (Warrior pose and goddess pose – two "expansive" positions – have their commanding names for a reason.) Manipulating our physical posture, embodied cognition suggests, can have a dramatic psychological impact. In the case of yoga therapy, open, expansive poses can help initiate the release of blocked emotion. This particular study offers the first evidence that officially links embodiment to both hormonal changes and "behavioral choice."
The researchers see extraordinary implications to their findings. Individuals can use these kinds of poses to, in essence, practice empowerment. In the short term, striking a power pose before walking into an interview, for example, can give a quick but very real boost in confidence. Yet, the more significant benefits are likely long-term. As the researchers note, high cortisol impairs immune function, while higher testosterone levels together with lower cortisol readings are associated with positive health outcomes like "disease resistance and leadership abilities." Over time, this pose training can change both our mindsets and our neuroendocrine profiles in positive ways. The result? Better physical health and mental well-being. What's not to love here?
In the pursuit of wellness, there's naturally a lot of focus on maintaining a positive attitude. The mental game we bring to our efforts can obviously make a huge difference in our motivation and staying power. Nonetheless, embodied cognition teaches us that the mind-body connection is a two-way street if not a full-on cycle of physiological and psychological linkages. Our brains can influence our physiology, yes. Conversely, our physical actions and postures have the power to alter our mental state. The cycle continues through the course of attitudes, choices and hormonal responses that stem from this initiated mental state. As the researchers say, "fake it 'til you make it." It opens up a whole new angle of thinking about motivation and success, doesn't it?
How many of us find ourselves identifying here? Yoga buffs, what perspective does your practice add to this research? I'll be interested to read your thoughts. Have a great afternoon, everybody.
If you'd like to add an avatar to all of your comments click here!
75 Comments on "Empowering Poses"
Interesting stuff. I sit hunched over working at a computer for many hours at a time and I always feel stressy afterwards. If I can just find a way to work at my computer while sprawled out. 🙂
Also even though yoga may be kind of sucky for a primal person it just goes to show that *any* new experience is good for the mind and leads to happier healthier brain that comes up with interesting ideas.
We should all be doing something unusual for us on a regular basis.
Check out the Queen of posture and back pain … Esther Gokahle (Mark has articles about her). See her book in amazon (8 steps to a pain free back). I worked for me big time!
I like yoga. I find it fun, and it's the only tribal thing I do.
Great post. Don´t be ashamed of yoga! Even USA Marines are using it today for their training!
I have done yoga for a long time, and I am a new paleo, thanks to your site.
Yoga is an excellent complement to paleo workouts.
I use it in a soft, stretching way but some other days as a full strength paleo excercise. Yoga could be a very demanding strength excercise!
By the way, I have kept doing "dands" and "bethaks" (hindu squats and pushups). They are in between yoga and body weight. Excellent companions of the excercises described in your bluprint.
Best regards from Uruguay.
I actually picked up a yoga book/DVD earlier today. My reasons were two-fold: stress reduction and increased flexibility. I have actually been practicing mindfulness meditation (aka not new-agey chakra stuff) for a few weeks now, and found it extremely helpful with my stress levels and ability to sleep. I think of yoga as the next step from there.
Oh yeah, and the feeling of well-being afterwords is unrivaled by any other workouts.
Agreed 100%
The things we do for our wives eh? 🙂
I just hope no PETA-vegan yoga disciples saw your fur blanket.
Interesting column though. I'll try a few warrior poses before my next presentation and see if it doesn't boost my confidence.
Makes a lot of sense. If you stop to think about it, you'll recall a whole lot of ways that this idea has manifested itself in our culture.
Athletes do things to psych themselves up before competition – jump, pound their chests, etc. In entertainment, especially extremely stylized entertainment like video games and anime, the characters very particularly and deliberately strike iconic and "powerful" poses before attacking.
Plus, there's all that great dimestore psychology that we can all bring out to talk about the various ways dominance manifests itself physically!
If I ever try it again, it will be with an instructor. I have only tried it at home (with videos) and as soon as I start really getting into it, I end up hurting myself and have to stop. 🙁
I do the P90X yoga about once a week. I hate it while I'm doing it, but I always feel great after wards.
Me too! I actually look forward to it, and at the same time kind of dread it because it's such a long video. I have to admit though, I love the way it makes me feel!
Yoga integrates body and mind, not through new-age hoohaa, but by strenthening neuronal connections…in the same way that walking barefoot can.
It can be very athletic, or a simple, gentle way for seniors to regain their sense of balance and prevent falls.
I think that primal and yoga are a great fit, and I don't understand why men get embarassed; its great for your golf swing.
Actually, yoga screwed up my golf swing by making me more flexible and able to rotate too far.
No offense, but your swing must have been dysfunctional prior to the yoga.
Sorry, I'm Christian so I don't do yoga!
Kidding of course! I just thought it was funny that this post came up now, with all the talk of Yoga being somehow incompatible with Christianity in the news lately.
I'm actually reading a boook on Yoga at the moment(its free online if anyone is interested – http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/intro/An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Philosophy%20of%20Yoga%20by%20Swami%20Krishnananda.pdf ), trying to get a basic idea of the philosophy before I go into the physical aspect of it. Once I do start that, though, I'll definitely pay attention to how my body and mind are reacting to the various poses. Thanks!
Cool! I can finally enjoy yoga because it has an official study that gives an evolutionary explanation. (rolls eyes)
I love yoga! I love how it challenges me, how it strengthens me, how it loosens me up, how it relaxes me…
I feel these same sensations after tai chi class. Tai chi gives so much, especially when you really need it.
I read the whole post and you never said if you liked it or not. Would you go back?
Sorry for the terrible grammar, I usually do a better job of checking myself
Your post is so inspiring I didn't even notice!
OMG! I am so excited that you are onboard. I have been easing into the primal lifestyle and was disappointed when I read that you were not a fan of yoga. I stopped going and have missed the stress relief that only yoga offers. Thank your wife for me.
are you serious? MDA has turned into a freaking cult with Mark as the almighty guru.
I don't practice as much as I'd like to, but when I'm consistent, it provides huge benefits as far as stress relief, strength and flexibility. It also helps dealing with the "pain" of Crossfit — I handle that better because I breathe through the tough parts.
Yoga has an unmacho myth associated with it, but checkout yoga-for-men.com, which is to say that yoga is *also* for men.
I should have added "here in the west" to that line about yoga being unmacho…
Same in the East, but that does not stop me from going to the yoga class (single guy and like 15 ladies!)
Now I'm kinda worried that my yoga practice might make me into a compulsive gambler…
I started practicing yoga when I had a hip injury that led to back pain, when I was around 40. I couldn't do the gardening work that I loved, and the pain was really debilitating sometimes. I started with some "gentle yoga" videos and progressed through some more difficult videos. And the back pain went away!
Now I practice the Bikram yoga series every other day. I find that it's a good complement to Lifting Heavy Things and walking and gardening.
This makes me want to consider giving yoga a try… I just might do so very soon.
Do it! I think you'll enjoy it. It adds a whole new dimension to your workout routine – also nice for the "rest" days… try a class. I am fortunate to have a yoga studio across the street. They offer all kinds of different classes along with pilates.
That's an amazing study–what would happen if women stopped putting themselves in "ladylike" poses all day?
Love it!
I am entering my 12th year of practicing yoga. there is nothing like it to promote health and positive attitude. it is also my one year anniversary of going primal..! I followed 95% of Marks plan..the result was losing 32 lbs….four inches off my waist,and reclaiming my life. My blood work is remarkable. I regret not having a "before" picture, but I did have to donate a lot of clothing that did not fit anymore..! thanks Mark for the path.
best internet discovery ever!
Ha! Have this primal vision of Mark's wife clubbing him, then dragging him by the hair into the studio LOL
Yoga Rocks!! I've been a Yoga teacher for over six years now, and just started Crossfit about six months ago… luv the combo. Yin & Yang. Great Article! There are soo many different styles of Yoga, so it's important to find a class that connects with us. Hope you enjoyed it ;0)
In an average week I do yoga once, run once and do two or three crossfit workouts. I love it! It helps me with my posture and I have improved my flexibility. Plus, I just feel good after an hour of yoga.
I love when scientific evidence supports personal anecdotal evidence. I challenge anyone to flow into a good, strong Warrior II and not feel powerful. P90X was my yoga starter drug and with a couple classes, several videos, Inhale on Oxygen, and podcasts (which are helping out here in Afghanistan), yoga is a marvelous component of my personal primal plan. And, hey, Mark, thanks for the six-pack (after 44 years of wondering where it was).
Very interesting read. I've been practicing the 5 RITES for a few months and some pre-workout yoga postures for a few years. I definitely notice a considerable amount of adrenal rush soon after, as this preps me mentally for my HIIT-style cardio and strength xrcises. I mix in some Karate-Kid breathing techniques to complete my mental readiness. BUT Grok on, I'll look further into yoga. Thanks for the 411.
Yoga is amazing, and I'm so glad to see your post about it. When I practice regularly I notice great benefits in all areas of my life. It makes me more flexible, stronger, and more at peace – in body, mind and spirit. I haven't been able to practice for the last three months and boy have I noticed the difference! It is my very favorite workout.
Great post! It's awesome to see research confirm some of the things we have experienced in practice. I have taught yoga for several years and have seen the positive effects in my own life as well as countless others. Although popularity rises and falls, there is a reason this practice is still here after thousands of years!
I got beat on here a few times for talking about yoga. For me (us)at home, yoga is play. Now we have a son, we're going to introduce it to him as well.
I don't get the spiritual part out of it as much as I get connected with own inner spirit. Mind and body connection and the challenges it brings while doing. Thinking it's the be-all end-all to youth and enlightenment is a bit much.
I'm glad you discovered the secret… Yoga is why your wife appears so S*XXXXY HAAAAAWWWT.
*haa ahaa!*
I'm always surprised when people think a yoga class isn't a proper work out – in my class, I regularly practice hand stands, head stands and press up position (chaturanga), all of which are tough upper body work outs, not to mention all the core & leg-strengthening endurance work involved. My yoga teachers are unbelievably strong and athletic.
It's often those who mostly do weights/running that struggle the most in those classes because they haven't built up that type of endurance 😉
I can attest to that: in our yoga class once in a while a weightlifter with arms like my thigh tries and it is funny to see him sweating all over, while all the regulars (including ladies in her sixties) do not miss a breath. The weightlifter never comes back …
Hi Mark:
peer pressure is mounting …
your wife … the grok crowd here …
everybody wants to know how you fared in the yoga …
I think that you discovered a lot of yogines and maharishis (meat eating ones, of course) …
just say it aloud, no shame on it: I love yoga, I have seen the light (you can use it as a mantra)
I have done a little vinyasa myself so far but for a Primal compatable yoga routine you could look into the "5 Tibetan Rites" This a very rigourous routine that can be done in 10 minutes, there are a few youtube videos and free info out there!
Yoga is great. Very primal, as far as I am concerned. There is a lot of evidence that yoga gives a multitude of physiologic and psychological benifits. From a purely anecdotal perspective, my practice gives me stellar hip, thoracic, and ankle mobility.
great Job My friend i respect what u did realy it's a great job
I do bikram yoga and although the class is the same each time it really is different too.
I practice a balance of yoga, cardio and weights I like to call strength fitness and relaxation.
I feel like I am prepared for anything with this balance.
Really appreciate your site Mark.


text:
So along with your WIAW post, share some healthy Halloween snack ideas! You can show off a collecton of treats from friend's blogs or whip up your own to share — even add in a few fall-inspired meals and snacks that have nothing to do with the holiday but everything to do with seasonal eats! Spin it however you'd like and have fun with it this month! If you run around in circles pumpkin-spicing everything from your morning coffee to your cat… that's quite alright with me. Just keep up the healthy eats!
I'm head over heels in love with this sushi serving platter from Homegoods! It was only $5!
Happy What I Ate Wednesday! <3
New to the party?
[Click here for What I Ate Wednesday info!]
What's for Dinner? Find out with our FREE weekly recipe newsletter!


text:
Attacks on police lead to call for arms
A witness to a brutal attack on two police constables thought the officers were going to be killed and contemplated driving a car through the melee to save them.
The assault in Dargaville on Christmas Day was one of four attacks on five police officers in four days that have reignited calls from the Police Association to arm officers with guns.
In the Dargaville assault an officer was beaten unconscious and had his Taser taken from him.
"This holiday time has emphasised again the increasing danger faced by the staff," said Police Association vice-president Luke Shadbolt.
"Increasingly, members are calling for general arming. And we know, amongst the staff ... more and more are leaning toward general arming as well."
However, Whangarei area commander Inspector Tracy Phillips said had the Taser in the Dargaville assault been a gun, the result could have been "very different".
The officer was attacked after being called to a church where two men had told churchgoers they were "going to hell" and damaged property.
He found the men at an address where about 20 people were drinking.
"The people started firing up and the officer used his pepper spray," Ms Phillips said.
"I believe a child, about 9 or 10, was caught up in the crossfire and that fired them up even more. It all turned to custard. It was a brutal attack."
A second policeman arrived, and the officers were surrounded by "what was described as wild animals trying to attack antelope".
"[The crowd] tried to trip up the officers and get them on the ground. That's when one of them pulled out a Taser and told them to stay back. They kept circling the officers."
A witness told Ms Phillips that one officer was repeatedly beaten while lying unconscious on the floor.
"The witness told me he thought [the policeman] was dead.
"He wanted to drive his car into the crowd to break them up because he thought they were going to kill the police officers. They were on top of him on the ground and punching him in the head and pelvis."
It is believed a woman grabbed the Taser as the officer lay unconscious on the ground, but failed to set it off.
Ms Phillips said the outcome could have been very different if the officer had been armed.
"I don't know what would have happened [if he'd been armed] but firearms are easier to use than Tasers."
Three people have been remanded in custody - one charged with escaping custody, and a man and woman both charged with injuring with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Ms Phillips said both officers had been discharged from hospital but were "shaken up".
Also shaken up was a policeman who was king hit from behind after being set upon by a "large intoxicated mob" on Christmas Day in Huntly while attending a boy racer complaint about 10pm.
Two police officers found the driver of the car at an address nearby, where a party was in full swing. A separate party was going on at the address behind and several drunk people were milling around.
When the 17-year-old resisted arrest, a crowd from both parties converged on the patrol car. A man then ran at one of the officers and king hit him from behind, knocking him to the ground.
The second officer activated a safety alarm to call for backup, while the "dazed" policeman managed to get into the patrol car. The officer was treated for grazes and a cut above one eye and is recovering at home.
Two other police have also been attacked - a policewoman, who had her ankle broken while attending a domestic incident in the Waikato region, and another, who was attacked by a drunk mother and son in Matamata.
Western Waikato area commander Inspector Paul Carpenter called the actions of the Huntly crowd "cowardly" and said further arrests were likely.
All of the attacks on police officers involved people who had been consuming alcohol.
Superintendent Bruce Bird said a strong message needed to be sent out to drunk people who carried out cowardly attacks.
"To people out there who want to assault our staff, we'll arrest you and put you in front of the courts. And we'll look at the people who incite them to commit those offences as well."
He would not comment on whether police should be armed, but said the training officers received in using pepper spray, batons and Tasers was very good.
Fairfax Media


text:
Gloversville, NY
Sponsored Topics
Gloversville is a city in Fulton County, New York, that was once the hub of America's glovemaking industry with over two hundred manufacturers in Gloversville and Johnstown.[citation needed] In 2000, Gloversville had a population of 15,413. Ten year later, the population had increased to 15,665
The region, known as "Kingsborough" was acquired by Sir William Johnson. In 1752, Arent Stevens bought land. Puritans from New England settled there at the end of the 18th century. The proximity of forests to supply bark for tanning made the community a center of leather production early in its history. It earned its name for being the center of the American glove making industry for many years. Upon the establishment of a United States Post Office in 1828, Gloversville became the official name of the community.[citation needed] In 1890-1950, 90 percent of all gloves sold in the United States were made in Gloversville.
Large tanneries and glove shops employed nearly 80% of the residents of Gloversville and environs. Home workers sewed the gloves from leather that had been cut in factories. Related businesses, such as box makers, sewing machine repairmen, and thread dealers opened to serve the industry.


text:
Photo Flash: First Look - The Cast of NBC's MOCKINGBIRD LANE
In "Mockingbird Lane," sweet little Eddie Munster (Cook) is a normal kid about to enter the horrors of puberty. Truth is, he's about to discover that for him becoming a teenager means growing hair in truly unexpected places -- as in all over his body -- every time the moon is full! Eddie's got it pretty good though. His loving, supportive, run-of-the-mill family includes his mom Lily (de Rossi), the daughter of Dracula; his dad Herman (O'Connell), who brings new meaning to "Frankenstein"; and Grandpa (Izzard), who would give Dracula a run for his money if he weren't actually Dracula! Of course then there's creepy cousin Marilyn (Wakefield), who's really the odd one because she's so completely normal.
Photo by: Gavin Bond/NBC
Charity Wakefield, Eddie Izzard, Mason Cook, PORTIA DE ROSSI, Jerry O'Connell


text:
"My family is like most – if mom gets sick, everything shuts down," exclaims Tia to Healthy Hollywood.
The "Tia & Tamera" reality star and mother of a 2-year-old son is similar to other busy parents, in that a breakout of the flu can derail the entire family. "We're too busy for that kind of chaos, so health is a top priority in our household. We eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly and are good about frequent hand washing, especially during cold and flu season."
To ensure her family and others are getting the message to protect themselves, she's teamed up with Medimmune Specialty Care. As part of their stay healthy campaign, Tia is encouraging others to get vaccinated with FluMist Quadrivalent, which is a needle-free nasal spray. She's also put together a take action online video, "I insist". "In the past, I had avoided flu vaccination, but after hearing about last year's intense flu season, I talked to my doctor and realized that a flu vaccine is the best way to help prevent, which can be serious."
Healthy Hollywood can attest to the flu's potential nastiness. I got struck down by the flu – not once, but twice. Just like Tia, I have never bothered to get the flu vaccine, but you can bet this season I will be making the trip to my doctor's office.
In fact, less than half of adults and just over half of children get the flu vaccine. So, take preventative action and hopefully you can avoid a week or more on the sidelines with the flu.
For more information, check out www.insistonthemist.com.
-- Terri MacLeod


text:
i was looking forward to putting my hands on the ipod over the weekend. i went to the only apple authorized retailer in my city, compusa, and the store didn't have even one of the cool little devices. i looked around the store for a display and then finally asked … the answer was no. i even went to the apple section of the compusa website and the ipod wasn't highlighted; in fact, it was buried in the electronics section. upon checking the availability at the store in my area, it said they were out of stock. out of stock? come on. i don't know if it's just the small market that i happen to live in, a fumble on the part of apple, or neglect on the part of compusa. i would expect to see at least one display device to get some interest and orders coming in from people who can touch and listen to the new digital music player. i love apple products but apple's advertising keeps getting me all excited and then lets me down. i hope that by next weekend i'll be able to make the trek back to the local store and hold the ipod in my gadget-loving hands. anyone else have a similar experience?
user comments 34 comment(s)
|i-pod (12:03pm est mon nov 12 2001)
i got mine :) – by cpt
|apple retain = good idea (1:47pm est mon nov 12 2001)
this just goes to show that the idea of apple opening retail stores are a good idea – by philos
|got mine too (2:15pm est mon nov 12 2001)
i bought my ipod on saturday, nov 10th. compusa (nyc) had 40 instock. i was the 21st person to buy one that day. – by philipd
|there are plenty, as far as i can see (4:08pm est mon nov 12 2001)
i got mine, there were plenty in the palo alto apple store, they were getting out new stocks continuesly from the storage to the check out counter – by mike
|damnit (4:41pm est mon nov 12 2001)
i have a powerbook..i kinda wanna get one now – by pismeov
|compusa distribution (8:17pm est mon nov 12 2001)
in colorado, it usually takes two-three weeks for any new apple product to show up on the compusa floor. it's without a doubt a csa distribution issue, since everything csa sells seems to have to go from ingram to csa distrbution in texas first, instead of direct like everyone else.
in that interim, the stock of old apple products is an embarrassment, at best, since they've been unable to buy any new (old) product for at least two or three weeks leading up to the new stuff. the also fail to reduce map pricing for at least a week or two, so all they have are "yesterday's" models at today's prices.
now that apple finally has apple-paid employees in all the colorado stores, i'm hoping this will change. i plan to go over to csa later today or tomorrow to see what's up.
of course, if i want to suffer trex, i can drive down to the new aspen grove apple store, but i don't intend to make that pilgramage unless i must purchase something only they have. – by apple fan
|oh yeah (4:08am est tue nov 13 2001)
they are such gits. they tell you about it. and then you have to wait days for it.
anyone would think they just spent $millions inventing, developing and actually building the damn thing.
just what is a self-centred, adolescent hack with no stories gonna do? – by mrsiko
|apple fan – take the drive (9:11am est tue nov 13 2001)
i made to the new aspen grove store on sunday (from loveland) – and now really want an ipod. they were in every display in the store, and stacked high on the checkout counter. the store was packed with people, and really was better than i expected. lots of displays and merchandise that i had been looking at online. i'll make the drive again when i finally decide to get the ipod.
– by not even a music fan
|crap. (8:35pm est tue nov 13 2001)
comp usa? more like the crap store. ever notice that all of the displays in that store are broken, let alone, the staff doesn't know anything about the products? ever catch that young employee stare at the info card when asked a question about the product? i doubt that the crap store will get an ipod anytime soon. the apple stores actually have knowledgeable staff and stock for it's items.
if an apple store isn't an option for you then try out macmall or your nearest major university. universities are a nice option since they receive shipments early and at discounted price. if you're not a student or an alumni of the school, you might be out of luck but most of them are very loose about such issues. after all, it's the students that are running the stores.
i was able to purchase my g4 three months in advance of the general public release through my school. the education discount was a big chunk too. i.e. the g4 powerbook 400-500 mhz are sold for around $1,500 or so at universities. a bargain? i think so! no retail stores can match that kind of a discount b/c it's an educational discount. but since the ipod is an accessory item, the educational discount may not apply. it's worth a try though.
i was able to purchase soundsticks at my school despite no other retailer in the area carrying the product.
so good luck hunting.
the apple store is pretty sweet. – by too shy.
|one more thing. (8:43pm est tue nov 13 2001)
buying more memory or upgrading drives and the like are best through universities also. most schools sell such hardware at candy-like prices. the discounts are so good that it should be considered a danger zone. warning! the discounted prices may force one to purchase more products than necessary. santa could be very very good this year. – by too shy.
|ipod case (8:41am est wed nov 14 2001)
does anyone know where i can find a case for the ipod? i'm starting to find little scratches on the back of it. – by philipd
|ipod (3:32am est thu nov 15 2001)
you can always order online. yeah it sucks that apple is not well represented in large omputer stores. and as someone mentioned earlier, goes to show that apple opening retail stores is a great idea. – by mac fan
|re: ipod case (5:37pm est mon nov 19 2001)
– by shane


text:
Fresh Member
Black Ninja!
hey guys, IrishWrestleFan here,
ok so il get right to the point, when growing up watching wresting i was pretty ignorant to the fact of how important commentary was to the company, and i didnt appreciate it as much as i should off.
during the attitude era the awesome duo of Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler was second to none. When sitting at home watching Monday night Raw or smackdown, their


text:
Technologies is a company providing solutions to custom Software development,
Web designing and Business solutions to fulfill the needs of local, regional
and global clients. We deliver high-quality, reliable and cost-effective IT
services to global organizations. We focus on efficiency, flexibility and speed
which cause enabling our customer's success in every phase of business. We
constantly delight our clients and exceed our client'sexpectations. Usine
Solutions is the leader in delivering Technology evenly. Today we continue to
lead the industry by providing complete solution for IT and seamlessly manage
the org across local as well as global locations. Ultimately Usine Technologies
gives IT more power, at lower cost of ownership, to deliver complete technology
for changing Software. Interactions with Usine Solutions were marked by
credibility, collaboration, a clear business understanding and a "non-sales",
approach, putting them on a completely different platform than the others.
About Us
Usine Technologies is a tech savvy company with the power of a software giant and the direction and flow of a dot-com. In addition, Usine Solutions is people friendly; not just technology oriented. Think of us as a powerful UNIX server with a user-friendly windows front end.
We understand that most of our customers are neither familiar with technology, nor have the time and resources to devote to their technical needs. This is where we step in to lend a helping hand. Usine Solutions shields you from the technology aspect of your business .
Learn more
Usine was founded on the principles of trust, integrity, dedication, perseverance and excellence and we are privately held company headquartered at Hyderabad, AP India. We have a Call center with the latest technology and expertise of call center management.
Our solutions involve a refreshing, commitment to account management, quality assurance, and highly trained and experienced call center associates.
Learn more
Business services
We provide ERP systems for many different types of businesses
Businesses with unique requirements can often customize ERP software for specific business needs.