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Copenhagen, Denmark, 2013/11/13 - Secunia, a leading provider of IT security solutions that enable businesses and private individuals to manage and control vulnerability threats, today launched the Secunia Partner Program to further enhance the companys presence across EMEA and APAC - Se.
Thorough training and certifications will enable the distribution channel to position Secunias unique patch management solution with resellers in a number of countries.
Secunia is a market leader in the vulnerability management and patch management space worldwide and a highly respected provider of IT security for enterprises and government agencies worldwide.
Since it was founded in 2002, Secunias go-to-market strategy has been direct sales by dedicated teams working out of the company headquarters in Copenhagen, supplemented by a few partners in key areas such as the UK and Middle East. In January 2013, a US subsidiary was opened in Minneapolis staffed by sales and support teams, to cater to the North American market. Riding on the success of the US expansion, Secunia is now ready to push more aggressively into Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
"I am confident that the channel approach is right for Secunia, in our efforts to better reach customers in EMEA and APAC. We have reached the point where we must establish a local presence if we wish to increase our market shares in those markets," said Secunia CEO Peter Colsted, about the shift to a channel approach. Mr. Colsted was appointed CEO of Secunia in July 2013, and has since then been preparing the new go-to-market strategy.
Introducing the Secunia Partners
Secunia has already signed agreements with distribution partners in 9 different countries. The distribution partners are responsible for the regional fulfillment of the Partner Program, which features three levels of membership: Bronze Registered, Silver Certified and Gold Certified.
"Through careful selection and thorough training and certifications, we are building a network of dedicated distribution partners and resellers, who will be able to position Secunias security products locally. The vulnerability intelligence and third-party patch management space is complex. Therefore, partners representing Secunia to organizations who are looking to invest in vulnerability solutions, receive intensive training, in order to provide the end-users IT security and operations teams with the right level of information and support," explained Peter Colsted.
Distribution Partners signed are:
UK: Alpha Gen; Germany: ADN; Austria: AOS; APAC: EMT APAC; Middle East: EMT ME; Poland: ED&R; Hungary: Biztributor; Romania: Romsym; Italy: Computerlinks. Nordics: Infinigate.
Secunia combines vulnerability intelligence and patch management
Secunia is a highly respected provider of IT security for enterprises and government agencies worldwide, including Fortune 500 and Global 2000 businesses
Secunias flagship solution, the Secunia Corporate Software Inspector (Secunia CSI) provides a unique combination of vulnerability intelligence, vulnerability scanning, patch creation and patch deployment integration. Secunia does so by merging in-house vulnerability expertise and research with sophisticated patch management technology. The Secunia CSI provides an extensive patch catalogue, covering more than 300 products, seamless integration with Microsofts System Center 2012 Configuration Manager and WSUS, and is flexible and scalable to suit the requirements of most organizations.
Secunia memberships:
ISF, EDUcause, FIRST, The Open Group, FS-ISAC, Microsoft Technology Partner and System Center Alliance Member.
About Secunia
Founded in 2002, Secunia is a leading provider of IT security solutions that help businesses and private individuals globally manage and control vulnerability threats, risks across their networks, and end-points. This is enabled by Secunias award-winning Vulnerability Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessment, and Patch Management solutions that ensure optimal and cost-effective protection of critical information assets.
Secunia plays an important role in the IT security ecosystem, and is the preferred supplier for enterprises and government agencies worldwide, counting Fortune 500 and Global 2000 businesses among its customer base. Secunia is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Nov. 20, 2013
My update is that we made it through the weekend with flying colors. While the staff was scattered, the news was positive from nearly every venue so we march on. I also discovered I LOVE 11:30 a.m. kicks and will "Palm Beach" the ballot boxes if I get a vote on game times. We were home by 8 p.m. Saturday night which is amazing when you consider we have started some away games after 8 p.m. EST this year and still had the flight to make through.
First up was the success of the women's volleyball team. The Owls advanced to the Conference USA tournament, with two big wins last week, since 2006.
Cross Country represented FAU at the regional meet and both men's and women's basketball was in action. The men faced Duke and scared Boston College, in Coach Jarvis' hometown. Welcome back to the men's team, who will be on the road again in a few days. The women won big at home and have hit the road for the weekend.
Football had an outstanding game and gave Interim Head Coach Brian Wright his first road victory. Those are hard to come by. There are two games remaining and the hope remains alive for a bowl berth. Join the team and "Hold the Rope".
An update for those who may remember me writing about our video streaming efforts, we had nearly 600 watched the Tulane football game and more than 11,000 watch the late October press conference. It has really proven a great way to follow the team. We are scheduled to stream this weekend's football game and the following week, the day after Thanksgiving, will be a broadcast to a national television audience, so we need you there with a friend to fill the stadium.
I probably will not write next Wednesday with the short work week, but would like to say that I'm thankful to all those who hold a special place in their hearts for FAU and its student athletes. I also can add that my kids are thankful for the television crew who will keep me out of the kitchen on Thursday morning and for a grandfather and father who like to cook.
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By Jim Jamieson
VANCOUVER — When Dan Hamhuis joined the Canucks as a free agent a year ago last June, his reputation preceded him.
He was defined as a shut-down defenceman — a role he'd played with distinction the previous four seasons in Nashville.
But the Canucks also thought that Hamhuis, 28, had an offensive layer that wasn't being utilized.
Hamhuis formed one of the better shut-down pairings in the Western Conference last season partnering with Kevin Bieksa, but this year he's helped fill the offensive void left by the departure of Christian Ehrhoff.
He started the season on the point with the second power-play unit — a spot he rarely saw last season — and moved up to the first unit in recent games when Sami Salo was out with a bad groin.
The result? Hamhuis has five assists in his last five games. Most weren't on the power play, but the spin-a-rama move he made late in the Canucks' 6-5 loss to Nashville on Thursday speaks volumes about a guy bubbling with confidence.
"Maybe it is (a sign of confidence)," said Hamhuis, as the Canucks prepared to host the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. "It's not something you think about out there, it just kind of happens. Playing with the (Sedin) twins out there, they create space, they give you the confidence to make plays like that. It would have been nice to finish it off, though."
Hamhuis was more of a two-way player in junior and in his first two seasons in the NHL. His second NHL season, when he was a regular on the second- unit power play, he collected a career-best 38 points.
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"I didn't use those skills as much there in Nashville when I played more of a defensive role," said Hamhuis. "Now, I think I'm going back to a role that I had more when I was in junior and in the minors. I think it's about becoming a better player, too. There's a lot of focusing before games and working skills in practice trying to get better at it."
Hamhuis began to get typecast in Nashville his third year there, when the Preds finished third overall. They had offensive D-men like Marek Zidlicky, Kimmo Timonen and Shea Weber to play on the power play and he became a dedicated shut-down player.
"I was a young guy, my third year in the league, and when I was playing against top lines my focus was on defensive responsibility," said Hamhuis. "We had guys they wanted in the offensive role. I enjoyed the challenge of that (defensive) role, but my offensive game probably did get a little bit rusty. I developed more defensive habits on the ice. I enjoy the offensive side of the game, so it's nice to have the opportunity to be more offensive now."
Hamhuis has always made a point of keeping current with the power play and made a point of attending the meetings last season just in case his services might be required.
"Even though I never played much on the power play in Nashville, I went to all the meetings and did it here, too," he said. "You never know when you're going to get an opportunity. It could be an injury or somebody's in the penalty box or they want to switch it up. I just want to be prepared."
Hamhuis is also feeling great physically after summertime surgery to repair a hernia and heal a torn groin muscle suffered in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final.
"I would say I'm better than I was last year at this point," he said. "I've been spending a lot less time in the trainer's room dealing with hip and groin stuff. Maybe taking two steps back this summer with that injury and starting from scratch with my hips and rebuilding them the proper way through rehab has really paid off."
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Dell Takes Position as World's Fastest Growing, Integrated Technology Company
- Dell was the No. 1 storage solutions provider in the first half of 20141
- Dell maintained its No. 2 share position in the global x86 server market2
- Dell Software registered double-digit revenue growth year-over-year
- Dell grew PC shipments by nearly 10 percent year over year in Q33
- Dell is ranked by Gartner No. 1 in Worldwide IT Services for Healthcare Providers 4
- Dell delivers year-over-year growth across every region globally
As a private company, Dell has accelerated investments in research and development, the channel, the customer experience and sales to deliver industry-leading growth and innovation. With the ability to pursue a long-term strategy with 100 percent customer focus, Dell increasingly stands alone as an integrated provider of the end-to-end solutions that matter most to customers.
"Today, Dell is the world's fastest growing integrated IT company. Our strategy is resonating with customers worldwide as they look for a stable, reliable end-to-end solutions provider to meet their business and IT needs," said Michael Dell, chairman and CEO. "From the endpoint to the data center to the cloud, customers and partners value the certainty, ease and predictability of working with Dell."
Dell Outpaces Competitors with End-to-End Solutions Growth
- Dell was the No. 1 storage supplier in the first half of 2014 based on total terabytes sold for internal and external storage, according to industry analyst firm International Data Corporation (IDC) data.1
- Dell maintained its No. 2 share position in the global x86 server market and retained the No. 1 share position in APJ as well, according to IDC data.2 Also, for the second straight quarter, Dell was the only major vendor to generate year-over-year growth in both rack and blade servers according to IDC data.
- Dell Software registered double-digit revenue growth as the company continues to build out its global software business, with strength in security and information-management areas, including data analytics and enterprise application integration. Since the addition of software to the Dell PartnerDirect program a year ago, Dell Software's channel-related revenue also experienced double-digit growth.
- Dell's momentum in its client solutions (PC) business continued during the third calendar quarter of 2014 as it registered its seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year (YoY) gains in global share and grew more in the third quarter than its top two U.S. competitors combined, based on preliminary data recently released by IDC.3 Based on this data, Dell's U.S. PC share is now 24 percent, a 3.1 percentage-point YoY increase, and worldwide Dell grew its PC shipments during the quarter by nearly 10 percent YoY.
- Dell is ranked No. 1 by Gartner in Worldwide IT Services for Healthcare Providers, based on 2013 revenue. 4
- With reported significant expansion in market share, Dell Services qualified as a Major Contender in the Everest Group Banking IT Outsourcing PEAK MatrixTM report, continuing to ramp up financial services capabilities, invest in innovative technologies, form alliances, and acquire strategic targets to address the growing and complex technology needs of banks and financial institutions.5
Dell Expands Global Footprint of Solution Centers for Enterprise Customers
- Dell announced today its expansion plans to open a new solution center in downtown Chicago, Illinois, in early calendar year 2015. With new centers in Dubai, UAE and Sao Paulo, Brazil already opened earlier in the year, the new Chicago investment will give the company a total of 15 centers worldwide for enterprise customers and partners to easily test and evaluate broader end-to-end solutions and services.
- Since opening its first center in Limerick, Ireland, in 2011, Dell has completed nearly 20,000 enterprise customer and partner engagements, influencing more than $4B in commercial sales. Each center's pace of business worldwide is accelerating; in the past 18 months alone, Dell's solution centers have hosted more than 11,000 customer and partner engagements.
- Customers using Dell's solution centers range from large enterprise and public sector organizations, to small and midmarket companies as well as Dell's channel partners.
- The centers play a critical role in enabling customers and partners to explore, develop and test the solutions and technologies that best meet their unique IT requirements, helping them to drive improved business outcomes and competitive advantage.
- A key capability that sets Dell apart is its dedicated network, which allows any center in the world to connect with the others, giving customers and partners the true power of a global network to test their applications worldwide by leveraging Dell's networked infrastructure.
Dell Pushes Disruptive Innovation to Record-Breaking Performance Heights with Dell Research
- Dell Research has developed a proof-of-concept solution called High Velocity Cloud that can, according to Dell's analysis, support all the mobile device traffic in a medium-size city, such as Austin, with only one quarter of a rack of Dell server and networking equipment.
- The High Velocity Cloud optimizes standard servers for high-performance packet processing, and enables a 20x improvement in the capability of virtualized standard servers to handle network-intensive functions.
- With partners, Dell Research recently set a performance record by demonstrating that, with High Velocity Cloud, a virtualized standard Dell R920 server with standard network adapters and no special hardware can be the infrastructure for a system capable of supporting 214 Gb/s of bandwidth while still leaving 90 percent of the server CPU free for running network intensive workloads.
- The magnitude of disruption and innovation High Velocity Cloud can bring is exponential. For example, a service that once might have taken months to roll out could now be rolled out in minutes. This opens tremendous opportunities and will push organizations to completely rethink business models, resource allocations and product lines.
Dell Helps Customers Acquire Technologies to Drive Business Value with Dell Financial Services
- Dell Financial Services (DFS) expanded to Latin America in Oct. 2014, launching DFS México to serve commercial customers and channel partners in México. With the expansion, DFS now provides services to customers in 19 countries including the U.S., Canada, Europe6 and Mexico.
- In its first full year in Europe, DFS helped more than 4,700 Dell customers invest in their end-to-end technology solutions.
- DFS is growing its Channel business faster than any other segment, now working with more than 2,000 partners to finance total technology solutions for end user customers.
- DFS helps remove many of the financial barriers to acquiring new technology so customers and partners can focus on growing and delivering business results.
Dell Shapes the Future of IT with Dell Ventures
- Dell Ventures' investments will allow Dell to stay at the forefront of innovation for customers, and support the entrepreneurs who are helping shape the future of IT.
- Dell has announced investments in Invincea, Lastline, Formation Data Systems and Nexenta since the $300 million Strategic Innovation Venture Fund was launched last year. The Fund is targeted toward investments in early-to-growth-stage companies in emerging technology areas including storage, cloud computing, big data, next-generation data center, security and mobility.
- Dell Ventures continues to work with our business units across Dell, pulling together nimble, high-impact, cross-functional teams in areas of strategic focus. These teams expand our bandwidth and ability to identify, invest in, partner with and contribute to the success of more entrepreneurs and startups with leading-edge emerging technology solutions.
- Dell is bringing value to startups including technical and business counsel, access to brand, customers, channel and go-to-market partnerships, and OEM solutions.
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Join us Nov. 4-6 at Dell World 2014, Dell's premier customer event exploring how technology solutions and services provide organizations a better way to accelerate business' ability to innovate.
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Dell Inc. listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. For more information, visit www.dell.com.
Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
1 Based on information from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Disk Storage Systems Tracker, Q2 2014
2 Based on information from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly x86 Server Tracker, Q2 2014
3 Based on preliminary data from the IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, Q3 2014
4 Gartner, Inc., Market Share: IT Services, 2013, Kathryn Hale et al, March 31, 2014
5 Everest Group IT Outsourcing in Banking Service Provider Landscape with PEAK Matrix™ Assessment 2014, July 2014
6 DFS serves the following countries within Europe: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
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Vietnamese pho is built on a long-simmered and aromatic stock infused with charred ginger and onion, spices, and fish sauce, ladled over rice noodles and most commonly served with thin slices of beef. This is not that. We borrowed the technique of charring the onion and toasting the spices to give a quick, weeknight-friendly boost to store-bought chicken stock for this pork and noodle soup.
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Feb 16, 2012 11:56AM mkkjd60 wrote:
Sloan always orders a CT for my mom's liver
All Topics → Forum: Stage IV and Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY → Topic: Use of CT Scan to detect metastatses
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After reading different posts, I am confused whether a CT Scan is effective at detecting metastases to the following parts:
1. Brain
2. Abdominal organs (liver etc)
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I think it works well for the lungs, but am confused about the above three. Some people seem to have had a CT while some have had MRI to detect mets to liver, brain etc.
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Feb 16, 2012 11:56AM mkkjd60 wrote:
Sloan always orders a CT for my mom's liver
Feb 16, 2012 12:00PM alesta29 wrote:
CT scan with contrast picked up my liver, lung and bone mets, although I then had a liver ultrasound to rule out cysts and a MRI to determine whether bone mets were mets or wear and tear.
My understanding is that CT is not great at picking up little things clearly but is OK when determining progression/regression providing you have a previous to compare with
Feb 16, 2012 12:46PM learnin wrote:
My Bone scan read "unlikely mets" (lit up one area rib, one skull - not the multiple spots expected with mets). Due to symptoms I requested further tests. CT showed diffuse bone and liver mets. The one rib spot on the bone scan was actually a healing pathological fracture. The other spots were all lytic, so didn't show on bone scan.
Don't know what other types of scans would have shown. PET scan very difficult and expensive for me to access - and can miss small lesions. MRI would have taken longer to arrange. CT was easily available, and gave the info needed to guide treatment.
Moral of the story? No test is perfect. Medicine includes inherent uncertainty.
Feb 16, 2012 01:27PM cheryl1946 wrote:
I had a PET/cat scan and it showed no brain problem (that's the CT part),and increased activity in shoulder,sternum,? chest wall,? left axillary nodes (the PET part).
Followup bone bx on shoulder end of June confirmed mets and stage IV.
Previously I had 2 mammos,an ultrasound,and 2 mri's. All this from April to end of June 2011.
Feb 16, 2012 02:34PM CoolBreeze wrote:
I had a PET to find the cancer originally and now i have CTs to monitor it. (liver). Tomorrow I'm having an abdominal/chest/pelvic ... so I'm nervous.
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Feb 16, 2012 05:45PM mamanmidwife wrote:
I ha a PET scan to dx then a liver biopsy to be sure, have followed up with CT scan and bone scn every 3 months (the cat scan can't seem to differentiate between healing bome or cancer active bone.) the CT scan is for soft tissue lungs, liver(for me) pancreas spleen etc... usually a chest abdomen and pelvis. for the brain an MRI is the most accurate.
Feb 16, 2012 06:09PM Cynthia1962 wrote:
Just today I began reading a book about advanced breast cancer. In the chapter about imaging and testing this is what it says: Bones - "A bone metastasis is usually diagnosed by a bone scan. ~ A bone scan will pick up approx. 80-90% of bone mets." Lung - mets usually appear on an x-ray and a chest CT scan is usually ordered to investigate further. Sometimes, this is followed by a CT-guided lung biopsy. Liver - "CT scans, MRIS, or ultrasound of the liver can be used to evaluate the liver for evidence of mets." Brain, spinal cord, & meningeal - "CT scans and MRIS with contrast can be used to detect a tumor in the brain, spinal cord, or meninges (brain covering)." General Mets - When the drs want an entire body evaluation at once they usually order a PET scan. "PET scans cannot tell if bright areas are cancer or not, only that cells there are more active. A biopsy is still required to make a final diagnosis."
Of course, we're all individuals and tests don't always tell us what they "should". I just had another bone scan and because it was done on a different and newer machine, I have spots showing up that weren't there before and may or may not be mets. Sometimes, it takes a combination of tests and symptoms to know if something is mets.
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Awareness of Shinbones: Sensing Vertical Precision
For this month's continuing education focus, shinbones, we're excited to feature the following masterful voices from the worldwide Nia community. Read on to hear what they have to say about sensing dynamic relationships by exploring The Body's Way. Be sure to also listen to the July 2nd telecourse with Debbie Rosas.
Debbie Rosas, Nia Co-Creator, says:
Thanks to Gil Hedley, creator and author of the "Integral Anatomy Series," my idea of anatomy has shifted dramatically. While I have always loved the body, I love it more and more each time I delve deeper into its magic. I've had the pleasure of taking Gil's dissection anatomy course three times, and it is on my Christmas list every year. Why? There's no better way to understand the body than to touch it and work with it–from the bones to the organs to the tissues. There's nothing like holding a heart in your hand!
As a way to continue my exploration of the body on my own, and to inspire others to do the same, I decided to focus Nia education on the specific parts of the body, in pursuit of cultivating a community of Sensation Scientists–people who are able to read and interpret the messages of the body. As we continue on this path together, I am reminded how Gil taught me to think of the body like an onion. All parts have a place, and all parts are connected.
We are in relationship with everything, and we are all connected and part of a nested system called the universe. The body itself is also a universe; each part has a specific design and function that supports the whole. The shinbones are a perfect example of a part that supports the whole body. They work in parnership with the ankles and feet to provide us with the support we need to move while maintaining stability.
I find it helpful to imagine my shinbones are stilts. This allows me to use what is underneath them (my feet and ankle joints) and above them (my knees, thighbones, hip joints, and whole upper body) to move and re-establish balance with every step I take. Much like a clown walking on stilts, I catch myself from falling every time I take a step and practice Nia. Knowing my job is to remain upright and to catch myself from falling, I use my shinbones with great precision, intentionally placing them with care. And to my great joy, I walk and dance with greater ease, confidence, comfort and yes, power and grace.
Shannon Mairs, Nia Trainer, says:
Last summer I was fortunate enough to travel to Rome, Italy, and visit the Roman Pantheon. I remember standing inside that structure and being dwarfed by its magnificent beauty and intricate architecture. One characteristic of the Pantheon that I remember clearly is the structure and design of the pillars. The pillars ran across the front of the building and supported the upper façade, which was triangular in shape. The pillars were wide at the base, narrow in the center, and wide at the top. There was an amazing symmetry to the structure and design of the building.
In the human body, the shinbone, also known as the tibia, is the foundation for structure and support. Tibia means "little flute," which for me has always brought to mind an image of a light, hollow bone. In truth, the tibia is the major support for the femur, also known as the thighbone. Thinking of the Roman Pantheon, with its large pillars, likely hollow and supporting a colossal stone at the top, the tibia is similar in that it not only supports the thighbone, but also the pelvis, spine and head. The tibia is the strongest weight-bearing bone in the body! That small, hollow shinbone is responsible for keeping us upright, and for supporting everything above the knee. Even as a hollow "flute" of a bone, the shinbone keeps us standing tall and strong.
In Nia, when I move my shinbones, I use imagery to help me lighten my movements. I envision a "floating feather" or "hollow straw." Or I imagine that my shinbones are tree roots, hollow and able to pull nourishment from the earth. Using imagery allows me to move my shinbones as they are designed to move.
The shinbones also remind me of timpani mallets, which are big, soft-tipped drumsticks used to beat the big base drums in a symphony. Unbelievable sound comes from the timpani mallet's connection with the drum. It is amazing the resonance that is created from two, soft-tipped sticks. The shinbone is shaped like a drumstick (larger at the ends), and its capacity to support and to hold us upright is tremendous.
Even when a human overtaxes the shinbone by carrying too much weight, the shinbone never fails to provide stability to the upper body. The shinbones are shaped like the mallets yet are subtle like the drum. The drum sits silently until the mallets connect with it, and then a beautiful resonance emits from the bowl.
Our shinbones lay dormant until we ask our body to stand upright, or until we desire support, stability and strength from our bones.
- Sit in a chair with your feet on the ground and let your shinbones rest in a vertical position. Sense the lightness of the bones at rest.
- Push yourself out of the chair and sense the shinbones as they immediately become major weight-bearing bones. Sense the strength and the support that the bones provide as you move from sitting to standing.
- Use the tips of your fingers to explore the bone along the front of the leg. Notice the ridges and the insertion points.
- Rub lotion onto your leg, and imagine you are nourishing, feeding and cherishing the bone. Honor the strength which nature has given you.
- As you move, use imagery to help yourself connect to your shinbones.
Janet Hollander, Nia Teacher, says:
I remember walking on long pole stilts as a kid, my body jarring with each step. My shinbones are like stilts. The tibia bone, in the lower leg, is the straightest bone in the body and extends up from my feet, like stilts. But these shinbone "stilts" are much more elegant than the sticks with which I played.
Instead of extending stiffly from my hip and jabbing into the ground, my shinbone connects to my knee, which allows my leg to bend and make a smoother walk. Further smoothing each step is my ankle, which acts as a hinge, and the arch of my foot, which creates a spring to soften the landing. Mel Robin, author of A Physiological Handbook for Teachers of Yogasana, describes three arches of each foot as creating "an efficient, shock-absorbing system."
When I study the design of the shinbone, I appreciate how the upper surface is shaped to fit neatly with the lower end of the thigh bone; the two bones, the femur above and the tibia below, have a unique way of tipping and rolling so that their surfaces always align, regardless of the knee's angle. This, too, helps to create gliding–not jerking–movement. (Thanks to Blandine Calais-Germain, author of Anatomy of Movement for diagramming this mechanism.)
When I walk farther than usual, the muscles on the front of my lower leg may be sore the next day. This comes from more lifting of the forward part of my foot. If I keep this muscle strong with regular use, then I enjoy long walks without discomfort. The "Heel Lead," used often in Nia class, conditions this area by placing the heel on the floor before the rest of the foot. Stepping forward with the heel first also creates a softer landing for your foot and whole body, making you less likely to trip on your own toes, a common occurrence among people who have very weak shin muscles.
- When you walk, point your toes, keep your knees forward, and sense your shinbones moving with each step. Experiment by walking while pointing your toes outward, and feel the difference in the movement of your knees, ankles and hip sockets. Then try walking with your toes pointing inward. This playful approach appears in the choreography of Nia classes, offering new sensations and variety to our dance.
- When standing still, bring your weight slightly forward and into your toes, and sense your lower leg resting vertically on the arches of your foot. Allow your whole body to rest upright on this foundation, with relaxed joints. Keep your hips, chest and head above one another. Experiment by shifting your weight back onto your heels, and notice your muscles engage to maintain your balance. Which muscles do you feel? Notice them whenever you stand, in order to sense if you are really aligned and relaxed.
- When walking, make sure your heel touches the ground before the rest of your foot. Experiment by walking uphill and notice how easy it is to place your heel first. Now walk down a hill and continue the rolling motion of heel-to-toe. Pay attention to the sensation of meeting the earth gently with each step.
- When walking upstairs, place your heel on the stair before the rest of your foot. (Many people step on the ball of the foot first, making the muscles on the front of the legs do most of the work and sending the force of the lift to the knee.) Researchers at Oregon State University (Better Bones and Balance Program) found that by placing the heel first while walking up stairs, the force of the lift is sent up the long, straight, leg bones and strengthens the narrow "neck" of the thighbone where it connects to the pelvis, the most common site of hip fractures. If your foot is too long to fit on the stair step, as mine are, turn sideways and walk diagonally up the flight.
Jamie Klausing, Nia Trainer, says:
It is quite common that many shinbones only get noticed when bumped and bruised on furniture, or when shin splints develop. Paying attention to the elegant detail, design and function of your shinbones can bring great strength and nobility to your legs and your life.
Get to know your shinbones more intimately! The shinbone's proper name is "tibia," and is named for the Greek aulos flute. (Many Greek pillars were designed with flutes (grooves) running from the bottom to the top, where a square cap rests, much like the kneecap rests above the platform shape at the top of the tibia.) The bottom curves of the tibia resemble mini canopies over the ankle. The top and bottom of the tibia gallantly form a custom-designed shape according to the demands placed upon it during its formative years.
Your tibia resides between the thighbone (femur) and the anklebone (talus). Although, the femur is the largest and longest bone in the body, the tibia is the strongest bone in the body. The tibia bears all the body weight above it, and transfers that weight into the foot below. It's an astounding balancing act when you observe the difference in the bone size of the feet and legs.
The intelligent, load-bearing design of the shinbone helps protect the shins against future injury. Walking, dancing and practicing Nia are all examples of load-bearing activities that help sustain and increase bone density of the tibia.
Going barefoot is ideal for heightening an awareness of your shinbones, yet it's not always possible in daily life. I walk several miles every day on city sidewalks and streets in Chicago, and simply wearing the same shoe for multiple days has resulted in shin splints and severe pain. My shins screamed, "Pay attention to me and start noticing where you are placing your body weight!" They insisted I become conscious of my shoes choices, demanding variation of shape, height, width, depth, etc.
I often walk off the sidewalks onto patches of grass, and in the winter, I even trek through snow mounds along my city paths. This type of surface variation is a great way to condition the body and prevent shin splints.
Sense vertical precision as you rise and joyfully live up to your highest standards. Allow your shinbones to be your personal platform of elegant grace in strength!
- To strengthen your shins, practice the Duck Walk. Stand with your feet slightly apart, keeping your heels in contact with the floor as you raise the toes of one foot. Then lower those toes and raise the toes of your other foot. Repeat this exercise at various speeds.
- Next, practice Ball of the Foot, another Nia move. Stand as if you were wearing pumps and march in place, stepping directly onto the balls of your feet while keeping your heels off the floor. Keep your toes relaxed and stretched forward. Imagine tip-toeing on clouds.
- Give your shins a break by occasionally exploring softer surfaces, like a hiking trail, sandy beach, or a lawn. Notice the joy they give back to you.
- Explore various shoe structures–flat, lifted or rounded soles–and go barefoot whenever possible.


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After narrowly losing last month's Assembly District 45 race, Republican Susan Shelley has asked for a recount.
Shelley filed papers Monday with Los Angeles County's elections division, requesting a recount of the Nov. 19 election. The Woodland Hills resident lost to Democrat Matt Dababneh by 329 votes, county results show.
In a statement, Shelley said she was concerned about the ballot-counting process, questioning about 1,800 votes she said were included in vote-by-mail counts, but were actually undeliverable ballots.
"It may be that these questions will be cleared up quickly," Shelley said." But in an abundance of caution, I have asked for a recount."
Reached Monday night, L.A. County elections division spokeswoman Elizabeth Knox confirmed Shelley's recount had been accepted. The recount costs at least $5,400 per day, Knox said, and fees rise if Shelley requests more staff to help with the process.
The county reimburses Shelley if the election results are reversed.
The recount process is costly and time-consuming, said lobbyist Harvey Englander, who has sought recounts on behalf of his clients. The 329 vote difference is a tough hurdle for Shelley to overcome, Englander believes.
"That's beyond the margin of error of any recount that I have seen," said Englander, who wasn't involved in the Assembly District 45 race.


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Fruitvale/Clifton annexation meeting tonight
The second of three meetings to discuss possible annexation of the eastern half of Fruitvale into the city of Grand Junction is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Clifton Elementary School, 3276 F Road.
For two years, Clifton and Fruitvale area residents have been the subject of efforts to bring about a change in governance.
Mesa County officials contend the area is disproportionately consuming resources, such as law enforcement, that are intended to be spread throughout the county.
The area of eastern Fruitvale and Clifton, roughly from 31 to 33 roads, north of the Colorado River and south of Interstate 70, is served by 0.9 deputies for every 1,000 residents.
The county contends "ideal staffing level for urban law enforcement" is 1.5 to 2 officers for every 1,000 residents.
To provide residents of the Clifton and Fruitvale area with more public services, the county has offered residents a choice among annexation, incorporation or doing nothing.
"The status quo is an option," said Commissioner Steve Acquafresca.
"If enough people want that, enough people in the Clifton community, then the community's wishes need to be respected and accommodated as best as possible."
During the first meeting on the subject, last week, Commissioner Janet Rowland, who lives in the area of Fruitvale proposed to be annexed, said doing nothing is a choice for fewer services.
She also said that by choosing to be annexed, residents of the area can expect the city of Grand Junction to deliver better urban-level services than Mesa County ever could.
The cost of receiving those services from Grand Junction would be far less than forming a new city or creating special tax districts, according to county staff.
A property tax, assumed at 8 mills, with a sales tax of 2.75 percent, would mean a residential property owner would pay $63.68 for every $100,000 of actual property value.
A commercial property owner would pay $232 for every $100,000 of actual property value, according to Mesa County.
The county is looking to propose annexation into Grand Junction to residents in three phases.
The first phase is eastern Fruitvale.
It is bordered roughly by 31 Road on the west, Interstate 70 Business Loop on the east, Patterson Road on the south and I-70 on the north.
Only property owners may sign the petition for annexation.
If the area is annexed into Grand Junction, all of Fruitvale west of 31 Road and north of I-70 B would become an enclave and could be annexed into Grand Junction after five years.


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A public meeting is set for Tuesday night to discuss numerous Leon Road closures coming in May and June, as part of a county-directed project to improve traffic safety.
The meeting is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District, 32665 Haddock St. in Winchester.
The affected section of Leon Road is between Scott and Keller roads.
For 15 days during the construction period, there will be a "soft closure" in which local residents and business owners will be afforded access to Leon through a pass while drivers from outside the area will be barred from traveling on it, according to the Riverside County Transportation Department.
Then there will be a 15-day "hard closure" when no one will be allowed on Leon Road and a detour will direct all traffic around the area, the department stated in a news release.
The meeting is intended to provide residents and business owners an opportunity to ask questions. They may also call Kim Jones at (909) 520-8988.


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DL and TRF know each other well
After surviving a near upset Saturday against the No. 5 Albany Huskies, the Section 8-4A top-seeded Detroit Lakes football team is preparing for the next step of returning to the Class 4A state playoffs.
That next step will have to go through No. 2 Thief River Falls, which ran through No. 6 Rocori 44-16 Saturday.
The Section 8-4A championship will be a rematch between the Prowlers (7-2) and Detroit Lakes (8-1), after the Lakers defeated TRF 29-21 Sept. 13, on Mollberg Field.
But the roots go a little deeper between the two teams and rekindles a rivalry which thrived in the 1990's, when the two teams met in a couple of section title games inside the Fargodome, the last being 1994.
Times have changed, though, as the title championship will be at Concordia College in Moorhead Saturday, starting at 1 p.m. with two teams geared up to make the state tournament.
The Lakers will be seeking their 13th state playoff appearance, while the Prowlers are in search of their third.
Last year, the Lakers claimed the Section 8-4A title for the first time in 10 years and after their 29-28 comeback victory over Albany, they are ready to start another potential state streak.
"We have a different team (after Albany), we know we can do it now," said senior wideout and secondary player Casey Paskey. "We'll be ready."
The Prowlers rolled an overmatched Rocori, while piling up 30 points in the first half alone and forcing five interceptions.
The TRF rushing attack is balanced, with TyJuan Brown and Ian Lund anchoring the backfield, while Zeb Nelson has shown consistency in the passing game.
"They are a very good team and they've improved since the last time we played them," said DL head coach Flint Motschenbacher. "They can run the ball well and use play action off that. We'll have to play some disciplined defense."
The Lakers trailed to the Prowlers 15-14 at halftime during their Sept. 13 game, but senior quarterback Michael Herzog scored two touchdowns in the second half, while the DL defense stymied the Prowler offense to one score to seal the 29-21 victory.
Senior running back Jarett Nosal led the Lakers in rushing with 84 yards and scored on a 73-yard screen pass from Herzog in the first half.
Herzog added 69 yards rushing, while Lund paced TRF with 103 yards on 23 carries.
Since then, Brown has been used more in the rushing attack, as he picked up a game-high 114 yards on 14 carries against Rocori.
The Lakers have their effective one-two punch on the ground, as well, with Herzog at 955 yards on 141 carries and Nosal sitting at 879 yards on 101 carries for a lofty 8.7 yards per carry average.
Herzog found success against the Albany defense with the read option, as the Huskies were focused on stopping Nosal's perimeter runs.
That allowed the DL quarterback to blow through big holes created by the Laker physical offensive line in the tune of a season-high 239 rushing yards on 31 carries.
Nosal still rushed for 58 yards on 15 attempts.
"Against Thief River Falls, it could be Jarett or any five other guys who could go off," Herzog said. "We kind of went away from the things we did last year, which got us to the state tournament, but we went back to it (versus Albany)."
But just like in any other playoff team for any team, limiting mistakes is a must, because usually the squad which makes the least, wins the game.
"We need to be sharp in all facets of the game and limit our turnovers," Motschenbacher said. "The last couple of games, we have been more disciplined in limiting our penalties and taking care of the ball."


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The NFL's new domestic violence policy is sadly already about to get put to the test. New Orleans Saints linebacker Junior Galette is under investigation for allegedly pushing a woman to the ground outside of his Kenner home. A couple of years ago, this may have been an altercation that barely made it onto the league's radar. But in this post Ray Rice world, the league is anxious to prove it means business when it comes to getting tough with players accused of domestic violence. Under the league's new policy: "A baseline suspension of six games without pay for violations involving assault, battery, domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, other forms of family … [Read more...]
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Stuart Scott: ESPN's Soul Man
You didn't have to know Stuart Scott personally to be moved by his death. At the age of 49, the ESPN broadcasting pioneer succumb to cancer, after a long, hard-fought and courageous battle. The outpouring of grief after his death from across cultural realms truly puts into perspective the impact he had, not just on sports journalism, but pop culture. Barack Obama, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Lebron James are just a few of the mega stars and heavy hitters who publicly expressed grief over the loss. It's not surprising, seeing as how Scott essentially made ESPN what it is today...a sports network with a pop culture twist. Here are some of the more moving tributes to Scott from the past … [Read more...]
What's Cheaper: Redskins Tickets or Subway Sandwich?
You know that loose change you've got between your sofa cushions and in your car cup holder. Well, there might not be enough in there for you to buy a $5 footlong from Subway. But you will probably find enough change to afford a ticket to a Washington Redskins game. The team is performing so dismally this year, game tickets are being resold online for as little as four bucks on websites like SeatGeek. The cheap tickets are of course for those who don't mind sitting in the nosebleeds. Then again if you're a Redskins fan, the last thing you want is to actually be able to see what's happening on the field. … [Read more...]
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Let's ignore the fact that it's week 14 for a second, shall we? That's because in many ways, the New Orleans Saints' season starts this Sunday. They are 5-7 and tied with the Atlanta Falcons at the top of the NFC South. And if they win their remaining games, their once seemingly impossible shot at the postseason will become a reality. Whoulda thunk it? I for one...didn't. After all, this team put on a lackluster prime time performance against the Baltimore Ravens at home just a few weeks ago. In fact, they went 0-3 in their middle of the season, "yeah we totally got this", home game stretch. But last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Saints finally played with some … [Read more...]
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Oh there's just nothing like getting the snot kicked out of you on national television to send you into a crippling depression. I'll admit it Saints fans, I'm spoiled. I'm just not used to seeing OUR team get embarrassed anymore. What happened in Seattle is what the Saints do to other teams. It's just not something I've had to deal with for years now and I forgot what it felt like. But that ass whipping courtesy of the Seahawks left a mark that is sure to remind me for years to come of what can happen on any given Sunday...or Monday as it were. Where shall I begin? Hmm, how bout the complete lack of a secondary or pass rush? I may have been able to stomach this loss had I seen … [Read more...]


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There's nothing like a small-town secret, right? Nearly a decade after a slew of unsolved kidnappings, Haplin, Minnesota finds itself at the mercy of a murderer. Could this be ABC's answer to canceling Eastwick?
I love a good mystery on network TV, even if it's predictable. The picturesque Happy Town is full of smiles, cheer and pithy dialogue and, sure enough, newcomer Henley Boone (Lauren German) finds herself caught up in the intrigue of the "Magic Man," the murder terrorizing Haplin. And, of course, there's romance, thanks to 7th Heaven's Geoff Stults (OK, we know he's been in other stuff–like She's Out of My League–but seriously, who doesn't remember him and his brother as Ben and Kevin Kinkirk?).
Will you tune in for Happy Town's series premiere, tonight at 10 p.m.?
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ANDY Millen knows first-hand about the anxiety which will grip the players in both dressing rooms at Easter Road today.
He was there 20 years ago with a Kilmarnock team trying desperately to stay in the Scottish Premier League and watched experienced men like Tommy Burns and George McCluskey affected by nerves far more than they ever were at Celtic.
The fear of losing was far more powerful than the desire to win and Burns, who was Kilmarnock's player-manager on May 15, 1994, could not eat his breakfast at the team hotel before that dramatic final day of the season. McCluskey, who had played against Real Madrid during his time at Celtic, later missed Burns' team talk because he was being sick in the toilets.
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Backed by 6000 supporters, Kilmarnock secured the point they needed by recording a 0-0 draw, with the Ayrshire side staying up at the expense of St Johnstone. They have since remained in the top flight for two decades.
Millen - who also played for Hibs during a long career - believes that Kilmarnock owe Burns so much, that they secure the result today which will be enough for the club to avoid the discomfort of competing in a play-off to remain in the top division as a tribute to the man who died six years ago from skin cancer.
"Tommy was an inspirational player-manager for me and the other guys at Kilmarnock," said Millen, who helped Burns drag the Rugby Park team up from the third tier of the Scottish game. "Tommy was such a passionate man. All his emotions, good or bad, were out there for everyone to see. He got the club two promotions but it was vital we stayed up in our first season back: 1993/94.
"That was a 12-team league where three went down. Dundee and Raith Rovers were already relegated and we had to get a point at Easter Road to be safe. We stayed in a hotel in Edinburgh and Tommy could not eat his breakfast on the Saturday morning. He was so nervous.
"At the ground, George McCluskey was busy being sick in the toilet before kick-off. He was hit by the enormity of it all, too. Tommy and George had played in European Cup games and Old Firm matches but they had never been involved in a game where there so much at stake for losing.
"We got the 0-0 we needed and the 6000 Killie fans on the terracing behind the goal gave us amazing backing. They pushed us through. I think all Kilmarnock fans would admit that Tommy did so much for the club. Kilmarnock FC should always be indebted to him because he kept them in the top flight and they have stayed there ever since.
"I was at his funeral in May 2008. It will soon be the sixth anniversary of his death and I think it would be fitting if Kilmarnock stay up as a tribute to him."


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To the Editor:
There is a mini wheats commercial that has influenced this writing. The mini wheat says to a little boy, "What year did Christopher Columbus come to America?"
The youngster replied "1492.".
Easy to understand, Right? Well, I would like to emphasize that as a Native American, the facts should be presented.
History stands still in pointing out that Columbus discovered America at the above year. It is not truth. Our ancestors were the first living beings to inhabit America and should be given the respect due to all of us.
We should not have to plead and beg for assistance from the government, but we should possess what is ours by birthright. This would happen if we had a fair and democratic society. For the natives to compromise and ask for a right to build and obtain casinos is a slap in the face. We should have all abilities that are recognized by everyone. We should not have to ask for permission to dwell in abodes that are as new as what are being erected in this century. There are those of us who live in run- down hovels struggling to get by while others are prospering with what was and Is ours in the first place.
Without the native tribes this part of the world would not have sustained the beauty and comforts of home. As this article touches your heart, let this thought come to the forefront and always remember our neighbor and friends as worthy of the utmost concern and I. Let us treat each other with love and never forget our relatives. Yes, We are all related.
Monique Hart
A reasonable request
To the Editor:
This letter expresses my outrage at the reported refusal of the Ukiah Unified School District to move the sign showing that the Social Security office is behind the Board of Education's new office. Construction of the new building has made it difficult for anyone driving by to discover where Social Security is located. In addition there is no building number visible. Apparently the Board of Education's bureaucratic structure is so sludgy, that repeated requests to make the sign visible have been ignored.
This failure to respond to a reasonable request promptly indicates the incompetence on the part of school officials. Since so many bureaucracies are top-heavy with administrative staff and understaffed at the hard-working level, this failure to respond to a reasonable request indicates that administration staff is overpaid and underqualified.
Dorotheya Dorman
Redwood Valley


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I met a girl in the McDonalds Drive Thru today.
Morally weak and corrupt assholes are only allowed in here. I thought about writing this after reading the My FemShep is hotter than yours blog. I noticed that most people tend to favor a Paragon Shepard when playing through the Mass Effect series. Most talk about needing to be a hero and doing the moral thing. I understand, in fact I did the same thing on my first play through. Hopefully its because most people are inherently good. Still most of the lines are cliche and expected. We get bombarded with it so much in movies, TV shows, and other media that it begins to wear us down. That's why every once in a while its nice to have a great anti-hero. I am sure there are a large number of people that have played through both routes, but I bet there are more that haven't.
Some of the actions that you take as a Renegade might make it more difficult when we are playing through the finale, but I think the enjoyment of those actions outweigh future impacts. The dialogue is as serious as it is hilarious and full of win. The reactions from both squad members and NPCs from taking these actions is equally priceless. There was also the moment in Mass Effect 1 that put Renegade Shepard on the map, you know the one I'm talking about. Alright I'll add it if you insist.
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Its moments like this that make playing as a Renegade golden. All Mass Effect players owe it to themselves to play as a no nonsense, leave your tears at the door badass. This Shepard doesn't hesitate and knows the mission always comes first. ***Spoilers*** Highlight to read> It will make it that much better when Cerberus betrays you in Mass Effect 3 considering how much you help the Illusive Man. Fighting against your enemy, turned ally, turned enemy again will give it a feeling of conviction and satisfaction. It will also be nice to see the respect you command throughout the galaxy from shear fear of your presence.
We are supposed to enjoy games so why not take a route that will put plenty of smiles (and a few laughs) during your time with it. I am sure these moments will continue with Mass Effect 3 and Renegade options will have a much larger impact on how the story plays out. Personally it's the little moments that make Renegade a more enjoyable experience overall. Such as getting away with calling a Hanar a jellyfish (does anyone besides humans know what jellyfish are?).
We have all seen it a hundred times over where the good guy/girl that has sound morals and some internal struggle come out triumphant and save the day/world. How many times do we get to see the bluntly honest, out for themselves, not afraid of anyone, undiplomatic, and unconventional save or possibly condemn the world? There is always that moment where we want the bad guy to live or just complete their objective. This rarely happens and even when it does it sometimes isn't quite what we were expecting. With all of the choices from the past two games and the impending choices of Mass Effect 3 I have a feeling we will all get the chance to have our cake and eat it too.
^There are more out there like this, I recommend looking for them. (The Salarians face is priceless when the canister is blown up at 3:16)
I haven't been excited for a game release since Halo 3. That was the first and last "Collector's Edition" (not the one with the helmet) I have ever purchased. Mass Effect 3 will now be the second Collectors Edition I have purchased. It is nice to finally be excited for a game like that again. With that said I still have one concern, and its not the multiplayer (looking forward to play with some friends). My biggest concern is the soundtrack.
The first two soundtrack's rank among my most played for video game soundtracks. I couldn't tell you which one I prefer, but I can't get enough of them. After Jack Wall left for other pastures, Clint Mansell was the big name attached to the soundtrack for Mass Effect 3. While he makes good music his past efforts haven't necessarily aligned with Jack Wall's 80s synth music. My personal favorite Sci-Fi soundtrack of Mansell's was Moon.
His other notable works include: Pi, Requiem for A Dream, Sahara, The Fountain, Smokin' Aces, The Wrestler, and Black Swan. Most of these are classical soundtracks focusing primarily on piano and large orchestrations. The one soundtrack he has done that gives me hope is Doom.
It most closely resembles Mass Effect 2 with some added electric guitar and less synth. What adds to my fear is the one song from the soundtrack that has leaked, is very much in line with his track record of somber piano centric music.
It's a good song, don't get me wrong, but I don't want this soundtrack to be full of piano pieces. The addition of the sound effects and what brief music we could hear during the kinect functionality video gives me hope. However, when hours have been spent listening to music like this:
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the initial awe wears off and fear slowly enters through the ears.
The one thing that is tempering my fear is the team around Clint. This group includes returning composers Sam Hulick, Christopher Lennertz, Sascha Dikicyan, and Cris Velasco. Sam Hulick has composed for Mass Effect since the first game, while the other three contributed to the music for the Mass Effect 2 DLC. While the DLC music was enjoyable I noticed that they are all almost completely orchestrated. This resulted in a large departure from the previous two games musical direction. Mass Effect 2 may have incorporated more orchestral scoring but there were very few that had no trace of the distinguishable Mass Effect synth. Then the Arrival DLC came out and we finally got back to the heavy synth music.
Hopefully this is the direction they continue with Mass Effect 3 and there is heavy input from Sam Hulick. This is one of those occasions where success will rely on the team rather than the individual.