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Youth Goalkeeper Training – AFC Bournemouth Coach Steve ManningErtheo Education & Sports
As we continue our series of interviews with coaching professionals, we thought it only right that we should take a look at YOUTH GOALKEEPER TRAINING. Goalkeeper coaching is a subject that is sometimes overlooked and often undervalued but it is area of football that has changed significantly in recent years.
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? Hi Steve, thanks for agreeing to share your knowledge and experience with us here at Ertheo. Before we start with the main questions, would you like to tell us a bit about yourself and your current role within the game?
Yes, my name is Steve Manning, I have been coaching now for the best part of 17 years, with the last seven of those being in either senior or elite-level coaching roles. Currently I am working as U23 and Lead Academy Goalkeeping Coach at AFC Bournemouth.
? As you say, you are now currently working at the elite level. But what other levels and age ranges have you worked with during your career?
I have coached players of all ages and levels – with the exception of international. Throughout my career, I have worked in most areas of coaching, including with the little ones ("soccer tots" or "little kickers") in community programmes. Early in my career, I also worked at soccer schools and after-school clubs, and I've worked with a coaching company in the USA, where you coach an incredible amount of hours for very little pay but gain fantastic life experiences.
While working towards my UEFA B licence, I was asked by one of the coaches if I was interested in doing some part-time coaching with their goalkeepers at Salisbury City FC who were in the Conference South at the time. That was my first real job as a dedicated goalkeeping coach – I had coached goalkeepers before, but not as my sole role.
Salisbury got promoted to what is now the National League and due to different developments, I moved to Havant and Waterlooville FC (again Conference South), where I worked as part-time goalkeeper coach, along with other roles, including one at Eastleigh FC.
My first academy role was at Portsmouth FC as goalkeeper coach for the U9-U16s. After one season there, I was asked by AFC Bournemouth if I wanted to head the goalkeeping at the academy. Initially this was also part-time but it soon evolved into the full-time role I hold now.
Now, I train all ages from U7 – U23, and have covered and assisted the first team goalkeeper coach, working with international footballers both at development ages and at senior level.
So, in a nutshell I have worked at U4-U19 grass roots level, U7-U18 academy level, senior amateur level, senior semi-professional level and senior professional level, from the Conference to the Premier League.
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? You already have an impressive CV as a coach but can you tell us a little about your early days and what inspired you to pursue a career in football?
As a kid, I was a sportsman over a footballer. I played all sports, but the social aspects of football made me narrow my involvement in sport to football from U14 onwards.
From then on, I fell in love with football and was always playing it or watching it. But only ever from a goalkeeper's perspective, the other parts of it didn't interest me at all!
? As a young player with an interest in goalkeeping, your role models and idols must have been very different to most young players. Who were your biggest influences at that time?
I watched a lot of Italian Football at the time (from 1994 onwards), it was the best league in the world back then. Sebastiano Rossi was the goalkeeper I most drawn to, but I watched others too such as Pagliuca and Toldo, then later on Sebastian Frey, Peruzzi, and obviously Gianluigi Buffon. Watching the Premier League, my main source of interest was Peter Schmeichel.
? We mentioned in another article that the goalkeeping position is often seen as a maverick role, a bit like the drummer in a band! What do you think it was that drew you to goalkeeping in particular?
I think it's a mindset thing. Most goalkeepers might fancy themselves as a striker but realistically, they only ever want to be a goalkeeper. You've got to really WANT to be a goalkeeper! Why else would you chose it? (Laughs).
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? How do you perceive the role of the goalkeeper in the modern game and how do you think it is perceived by others?
Within the modern game, the goalkeeper is the 11th footballer, like a throwback to the old school sweeper (when the team is in possession or out of possession but in the opponents half).
The goalkeeper, in his more natural state, must be a game winner, an athlete that encompasses power, agility, decision making, reaction and speed. An athlete that can cope with all the demands of his environment with intense focus and mental strength.
I think the image of the goalkeeper is changing but it is a slow process. We still have goalkeepers in the game that are purely shot-stoppers and goal-kick takers, and I think this is because we have coaches that either facilitate or deliver poor information to goalkeepers. Therefore, this harms the "game winner" that you need your goalkeeper to be, as their actions and decisions are often incorrect to the situation.
? The role may be changing but what is the infrastructure like for youth goalkeeper training today, particularly at grass roots level?
This goes back to the facilitators or those involved that do not have enough knowledge to develop the goalkeeper in terms of their long-term ability. Where information that is given situationally can often conflict.
The change in the amount of goalkeeping coaches that actually coach the finer details has been obvious with the sudden upturn of top goalkeepers coming through at a young age such as De Gea, Neuer, Pickford, Butland, Donnarumma, Courtois, Trapp, Ter Stegen and Oblak etc.
Before, these players would have been in a first team environment for nearly 10 years before being given debuts at maybe 26 or 27 years old.
? What particular changes have been made that has helped this current crop of young keepers to emerge at the elite level and what further changes would you like to see?
There have been huge steps forward in the way that goalkeepers are trained. There are more goalkeeping schools out there, and there are dedicated goalkeeping coaches at every professional club. I'm not suggesting that they are all excellent, but they will deliver specific training practices with the goalkeeper in mind. Whereas the majority (not all) of team coaches will deliver a session to enable success for the other 10 players. In that respect, the game is designed for the goalkeeper to fail, as people want goals, but goalkeepers don't! So you are fighting against that objective.
I personally think that a more rounded approach to youth goalkeeper training is needed. To do my goalkeeping badges, I had to complete the equivalent in terms of coaching outfield players. Why does the outfield coach not need full knowledge of the goalkeeper's position? The goalkeeper is nearly 10% of the team and the only player that you can't play without. You can change formation or strategy but the goalkeeper is the one constant. Yet in terms of properly upskilling coaches, this is still overlooked.
To be a Level 1 coach, you should need to know the FA Level 1 and Youth Module 1 as well as the Goalkeeping Level 1 and Level 2 and so on! I know they have recently linked the youth modules to levels, but why not include the goalkeeping badge too?
? Your passion and dedication to your role is very clear, but what is your overall philosophy and what drives you every day as a coach?
My philosophy is that the goalkeeper is as important a part of the team as any other, no more, no less. I used to tell my goalkeepers that if you make a mistake, don't worry, others have also made mistakes and that is why you being are called into action. But this is wholly wrong and generates a lack of accountability and blame culture amongst goalkeepers.
The goalkeeper, in defensive terms, is there to stop the threat on goal regardless of what has happened leading up to that point. That is the goalkeeper's responsibility.
Yes, mistakes are allowed, because that's how learning occurs, but I am more interested in the reaction to the mistake. That is what builds character. Having said that, continuous mistakes are not acceptable, as this indicates that learning hasn't occurred.
? Having the passion, knowledge and philosophy is one thing but passing that on to a group of young players is another. As a result, every coach has to find the most effective way of implementing their methods. How would you describe your coaching style? And how would those around you describe you?
I'm intense and passionate about my role, and the role of the goalkeeper. I have high standards and like to think that I create an environment that echoes those standards. Work ethic is very important to me, as well as the integrity of the goalkeepers within my care. I relax and have fun and build positive relationships with each goalkeeper once the work is done. I am very fortunate to work at the level I do and the goalkeepers need to understand their fortune too, as football at the highest level can be ruthless. A strong character is essential for any talented footballer playing as a goalkeeper.
Others might say that I am: "a technician in terms of coaching, demanding a high level of detail, with a clear vision of what is required."
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? We have tried to explore in other articles, and in other interviews, exactly what it is that makes a great football coach? From your perspective, what are the essential or common elements that a top coach must possess?
I think a great coach knows what bits of the puzzle are missing in terms of the player, and how to get the players to develop those missing pieces.
Essentials elements are positive obsession, the coach has to live their job, they have no real concept of time in terms of "well it's my lunch break etc." To them, the most important thing is the development of their players.
They also need a detailed level of knowledge in terms of requirements for the game – all four corners, the sighting of potential over ability. They must also be always willing to learn and have an open mind-set.
? There has been much debate about the age at which players should begin developing their technical and tactical skills. What is your opinion on this matter with regards to goalkeepers?
This is a tough one, as I believe that goalkeeping is a mind-set: somebody can be technically excellent and tactically astute but if they lack bravery, are a poor decision maker, lack emotional control or have little resilience, they are not a goalkeeper.
The technical and tactical side of things are a journey. With correct guidance, any mistakes made will help generate the correct skill sets and positioning. It is also important to consider the individual. Each goalkeeper will do things different due to their own physical and mental makeup.
Of course their training age has to be a factor. You may have a child who has been a goalkeeper since eight years old, and by 12 they are technically excellent. Then you scout a player at 14 who has decided to play in goal to help out his team, and is just an incredible athlete and a well-rounded sportsman but lacks the technical excellence that your 12 your old has.
I think technical and tactical training should always be part of the program, as it will always be a part of a player's coaching life, but when does it need to be developed seriously? As soon as possible, but as late as required.
? How many hours a week did you train when you were a young player? And how many hours would you recommend for a young player today?
I trained or played every day for a minimum of two hours but sometimes up to five or six. I played during school breaks, after school in the sports hall and late at night down the park, either on my own with my mates. My dream was to become a professional but I never made it. I didn't get the chance to work with a goalkeeper coach, and I started playing football late in terms of youth development. Back then, there was a lack of specialist goalkeeper coaches and as a result, I simply wasn't good enough.
In terms of young players today, there is always something that can be done. I work with each goalkeeper between three to six hours a week depending on the program we are working on, but I would always like more. However, what I would ask is: How much of that time does the individual spend working? And how much fun are they having? Because if you love something, you give it everything you've got. You don't want to burn out a player because you see the potential, but they never realise it because they stop loving what they is doing.
If they love what they are doing, they will continuing working when they are away from you and the club. That's why, when they are with you, it is important that you fully transmit and they fully understand the level of detail that you are coaching. That way, they can then go away and coach themselves!
I personally would work with a goalkeeper for one hour a week at Foundation phase (U5-U11), two hours a week Youth Development phase (U12-U16). Then at Scholarship to Pro level, dedicate at least an hour a day to specific goalkeeper work. After all, it is now their job.
? You state that players need to love what they are doing. What goalkeeper training, drill or exercise did you enjoy most as a player?
Playing games. Because it's the most variable and most unpredictable type of session and undoubtedly where I made my best saves.
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? What influence did your own coaches have on you (if any), in terms of personal as well as technical and physical development, and which elements have you carried forward into your own coaching style?
My coaches did not give great detail, so I never felt like I was sure of what was required of me. But socially they were very likeable and got everyone onside – they made you feel like you were a part of something. However with that social side, came the demand for hard work.
? As a young player, were you very disciplined in terms of diet and generally leading a responsible and healthy lifestyle?
My family are of a Military back ground, so discipline has always been a big part of life. However, when I was young a friend of the family cooked a meal, after which I was violently ill. After seeing the food come up and what was in it (sorry for that image!) it put me off vegetables for a very long time. Then I met my wife, who explained that I couldn't tell my children to eat healthily and finish their vegetables if I wasn't prepared to. So, I eat far healthily now than I ever did as a child. However, I grew up to be 6'4" and joined HM Royal Marines at 18 years old, so it didn't do too much damage! (Laughs)
? Apart from not eating your vegetables! What mistakes did you make that you would you urge others to learn from?
I never worked my feet as a goalkeeper, I'd use my height to get around the goal. Now, footwork is integral to the development of any goalkeepers I work with.
Also, players should never be afraid to ask questions. I was socially introverted for a long time as a child, so would miss out on learning opportunities, as I was too afraid to ask questions.
? Have you witnessed a situation where luck has played a major part in someone's career? Do you believe in 'lucky breaks' and how to you address this subject with young players that you coach?
I don't believe in luck at all. There is a saying that says: "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity." I fully believe that if you're prepared for when an opportunity arises, then you'll be able to make the most of that opportunity. There are moments that define people's careers, but luck has nothing to do with those moments. It is just the years of preparation coming to fruition at that point in time.
? What advice would you give to any aspiring young goalkeeper today?
You should want to be the best, but be patient. Don't be critical of yourself, as a goalkeeper you'll have enough critics, but be analytical of your performances. Don't set goals that may be out of your control; for example, clean sheets.
Remember, mistakes are opportunities to develop, but if you make the same mistakes continuously, you need guidance from others.
Most of all, enjoy playing – passion is the greatest motivator.
? There has been explosion in demand for soccer camps in recent years, especially here in Spain. How valuable do you think such an experience can be for a young player – training with professional coaches in a multi-cultural environment, often in a foreign country?
I think having varied cultural experiences are essential in today's game, there are so many ways the game is played but not every style suits every player. However, every environment encourages different elements of development.
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And I have to say, yesterday was way better than Thursday. We rallied with a long, rainy walk and a trip to the library. Two down, seven to go! (help!)
Today my hopes and dreams are to finish this book for book club and plan my April menu.
But first, I wanted to share some things that have grabbed me lately.
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Here's some of what's keeping me busy these days:
Cory and I are speaking at the one-day Rooted Chicago conference on April 23. We'll be taking the stage with Bob Goff and I'll be part of a break-out session in the afternoon. I cannot tell you how excited I am about this. Rooted is everything I keep saying conferences need to be. The speaker line-up is dynamic and diverse, it's inexpensive and designed for locals, and there's scholarship funding available because they want it to be accessible to anyone who wants to be there. The cost for the (very full) day is $50, including lunch. If you use the code SHANNAN at registration, you get $10 off! We would love to see you there!
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Your photos are charming, I like the blue bridge supports and the boy "singing" with the musical notes on the wall. Best wishes with your Rooted speaking.ReplyDelete
I haven't gotten into Serial yet (it's downloaded & waiting to be listened to), but there is a Canadian podcast you might also like - Somebody knows something - cbc.ca/radio/sks - it is only 20 min, following a guy uncovering the story of a 5 year old boy who went missing 30 yrs ago. SO great (the podcast, not that the boy went missing). I am on hooks each week waiting for it to be released and no idea how many episodes makes it hard too.ReplyDelete
Love the Huff Post article!! And that blue bridge is AWEOME...Best wishes for a remarkable conference!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness - that family picture makes me ridiculously happy.ReplyDelete
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The family picture brings ME joy! I know it must make you feel pretty great!ReplyDelete
i have so many things to say about this post. 1) that BRIDGE SHOT!!! how did you get it?! so amazing that i'd frame it immediately; 2) so happy to see the picture of you and Kelly and then of the families together! so thankful for the ties that bind; 3) that picture of Howard made me laugh out loud! 4) that picture of Silas is adorable, 5) i am STOKED that you're speaking at Rooted and have a young mom friend who i hope attends (i shared your discount code with her) and 6) your potato salad looks great, but HOW can i get my hands on that marble chocolate marvelousness in the lower right corner! kudos for saying YES.ReplyDelete


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- Cookbook for fitness recipes
- Training plans for the home
Nutrition strategies in weight
training and bodybuilding
This is probably the most
comprehensive diet book on the market. With a price of just under 35 dollars,
the book is not exactly cheap, but for any compulsory reading that wants to go
deeper into the subject of bodybuilding and fitness. In addition to dietary
supplements, the book also covers topics such as water and salt balance, low
carb, anabolic diet, fat loss, calorie balance, nutrition in everyday life and
many more topics. The book is based on many studies and is very practical. For
anyone who wants to delve a bit deeper into the topic of nutrition strategies,
this book is a must read!
Fit without equipment:
Exercising with your own body weight
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includes exercises that are performed exclusively with your own body weight.
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tips and advice are intended to provide the best possible basis for successful
training and training success. Body weight exercises are efficient and do not
take up much time. With Mark Lauren's fitness program, you only need four times
30 minutes. Another advantage is that no equipment is needed to perform the
exercises. The fitness training "Fit without equipment" is suitable
for every fitness level.
Fit without equipment for
women: Exercising with your own body weight
Based on his book Fit Without Equipment,
Mark Lauren has written a new book specifically tailored to women's needs and
training goals. Because compared to men, women often have different training
goals. Often this is not the desire for big muscles in the foreground. But much
more to lose body weight, to tighten arms, to get a flat stomach or
specifically to train the thighs. For women, this fitness book is definitely
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Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body
The book mainly deals with the
three major topics of training, nutrition and motivation. In addition to an
introduction to the training, this fitness book also contains information on
exercises and their correct execution.
The King's Deli Article
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The Part When You Need Your Back Pain to Go Away
Back pain is one of the
most common health problems, so much so that it affects up to 8 out of 10
people at least once in a lifetime; in particular, the lumbar part is often
affected, the lower one, but in fact the pain can appear at any point on the
back.It is one of the most frequent consequences of professional disability and
cause of absence from work.
Men and women are
equally affected by Back pain,
which can vary significantly in intensity, from dull and persistent pain to a
sudden and acute sensation that leaves the person unable to move.
Pain may appear
abruptly due to an accident or by lifting something heavy, or it may develop
over time due to changes related to the age of the spine. Sedentary lifestyles
can promote the appearance of back pain, especially when a marked sedentariness
on workdays is interrupted by an excess of physical exercise over the weekend.
Most back pain is
acute, meaning it lasts from a few days to a few weeks; tends to resolve
spontaneously through a mild self-medication and there is no loss of function.
Finally, chronic back
pain is defined as pain that persists for 12 weeks or more; approximately 1 in
5 people who experience acute back pain will develop chronic pain with
persistent symptoms for up to a year.
pain manifests itself through the pain that can be:
- acute or chronic;
- can be located in the cervical area or
in the lumbar area;
- may occur at night, in the morning as
soon as you wake up or after lifting;
- It can be located in a specific point or
it can radiate to other parts of the body (neck, legs, sternum, ribs, etc.)
some subjects, back pain may be associated with other symptoms such as:
- headache;
- nausea;
- Sore neck;
- pain in the leg ;
- difficulty falling asleep;
- Anxiety.
The Remedies
Various methods exist
to combat back pain. The doctor can prescribe a "traditional therapy"
which includes:
- Taking anti-inflammatories and muscle
- Hyperthermia;
- Infrared laser;
- Macron therapy and radar therapy;
- Iontophoresis ;
- Ultrasound;
- Tens therapy;
- Tecartherapy ;
- Vertebral tractions (performed by the
physiotherapist );
- Kinesiotherapy ;
- Surgery (required in some specific
we report 5 natural remedies to combat back pain:
for a couple of days by taking up or lying down without a pillow or by taking a
supine position with a pillow under the head and a pillow under the knees.
bath:take a warm bath or a hot shower to relax, increase
blood circulation and increase muscle elasticity.
the intake of this important vitamin that is contained in citrus fruits and
strawberries. (For more details on Vitamin C, consult the reference article>
with basil: boil 10 basil leaves adding salt. Drink
the decoction when it has reached the consistency of syrup, once or twice a
perform Yoga exercises to relieve pain.
Facts About Emu Oil Cream
I was looking for a new eye cream to moisturize, and prevent the appearance of new wrinkles, because I do not believe in the disappearance of already appeared. The cream is much cheaper than luxury counterparts, besides it has a large volume.
The cream has a rather thick consistency, the color is milky-white, the smell is delicate, neutral, not intrusive.
When applied as it thaws on the skin, it is not immediately absorbed, there is a pleasant chill. I am satisfied with the cream, the moisture content declared by the manufacturer is there, the wrinkles are not removed, but this was not promised, the main thing is that the new ones did not appear. When the lips are very dry and lip balm does not help apply the same cream, it is enough for everything.
with eye cream I was very pleased. The cream perfectly moisturizes and "strengthens" the eyelids. I liked that he quickly removes the look of swollen and tired eyes.
Cosmetic use:
– It is an effective remedy for problem skin. It is known that one of the main disadvantages of using any oil in skin care is its ability to clog pores, which results in the formation of acne. According to the experience of using Emu oil cream does not clog pores and does not cause the formation of acne.
– Emu oil cream is one of the most powerful moisturizers. Well suited for dry skin, providing hydration throughout the day, making it an ideal tool in a cosmetic skin care line.
– Deeply penetrating the skin, Emu oil cream is able to smooth wrinkles.
– Recommended as a lightweight sunscreen.
Therapeutic use:
Works well when used together with other drugs. Perfectly helps in the treatment of injuries, scuffs and pressure sores. It can be used in the complex for the correction of postoperative and post-traumatic scars, smoothing keloid scars, accelerating wound epithelialization.
It is noted that when using emu oil cream, healing of burn wounds is more intensive.
Positive results were obtained from the use of this drug with partial loss of hair due to various factors. An important property of Emu Oil is the ability to inhibit the proliferation of bacteria.
Oil effectively suppresses inflammatory processes in arthritis. Proved no side effects.
Returns mobility. Relieves pain. Natural anti-inflammatory agent.
Skin: relieves the symptoms of psoriasis. Allergy and dermatitis. Reduces itching, redness and peeling. Showed amazing effectiveness to accelerate the healing of postoperative wounds, bruises, sprains. Effective in the treatment of burns.
For the venous system:
Used for the treatment of hemorrhoids, fresh cases of thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities
Sports application
Significantly relieves muscle strain and pain associated with sports loads, subject to massage with the use of before and after exercise. Relieves muscle pain. Relieves spasms. Effective with bruises and sprains
5 Benefits of Combining Vegetable Glycerin and CBD Honey Tincture
The wellness industry has witnessed a lot of development over the last few decades, and particularly in the last couple of years. Progress has been made in regards to finding solutions to stubborn problems that could not otherwise be eliminated through traditional means.
Health is a number one priority for almost everyone and every discovery geared towards providing good health to the generation is
never overlooked. CBD
oil can be ranked as one of the best discoveries of all
time, thanks to its numerous health benefits. It is 100 percent natural, as it is derived from the cannabis plant. Research
has been conducted on the CBD oil to ascertain its chemical combination as well
as its benefits, and every time something positive has been found. In many
quarters, it has been hailed as a modern day health breakthrough.
To realize the full benefits of CBD
it is being tried with other essential combinations to see how best it can
improve the lives of humans today. One of those substances is vegetable
glycerin. In this post, we shall look at what glycerin is, and the benefits it
is likely to bring by combining it with CBD oil.
What is vegetable glycerin?
Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is an odorless,
clear, sweet-tasting syrup-like liquid obtained from plants and vegetables such
as coconut oil and soybean. It is soluble in both water and alcohol; one reason that makes it easy to use.
Uses of vegetable glycerin
Vegetable glycerin can be used in various ways besides what most people know as a skin
care product. For many years, people have known glycerin to be a good skin
moisturizer. However, below are several
other important uses.
- Skincare
– It has been used over the years as a
safe ingredient in most body care recipes due to its solubility with alcohol
and water. It also mixes well with body sprays and homemade creams.
- Culinary – Yes, vegetable glycerin can
also be used for culinary purposes. It
can easily extract the aromatic compounds in fresh plants, giving you a
satisfying way of enjoying herbs straight from your garden.
- Herbal extractions – Vegetable glycerin
can also be used to manufacture glycerites, which are alcohol-free extracts,
offering a better alternative to alcohol-based extracts. Alcohol provides a better solvent, but that does not
mean glycerin is not capable of extracting certain types of natural
constituents. It is the best solution
for people who are alcohol-sensitive, and it tastes far much better than
CBD oil
Nearly everyone is
now aware of the benefits of CBD
oil; no
wonder new CBD-infused products are on the rise. For instance, CBD oil can be
combined with honey or vegetable glycerin to reap maximum health benefits. Considering
they are all natural extracts, they pose no threats to your health. Note, CBD is
infused with natural honey in controlled
amounts, to form a product known as CBD honey.
You might be aware that, for many years, honey
has been used as a sweetener. It is a source of natural sugar and certainly
brings with it a lot of health benefits.
After several states decided to legalize hemp, CBD
became a favorite ingredient even in foodstuffs. Besides CBD supplements, companies
have manufactured CBD edibles such as popcorns, chocolates, and munchies for
people who cannot take CBD in its form, or find it too strong for them. New
developments have been witnessed, and CBD
honey tincture is one of them. The combination of two hugely popular natural ingredients
to come up with a healthy product has been
hailed as a superb discovery. As if that is not enough, people are now
combining CBD honey with vegetable glycerin for maximum benefits which include;
- The combination promotes natural body
balance by collaborating with the endocannabinoid system the network concerned
with regulating numerous body functions. There is overwhelming evidence of CBD
helping in the respiration system, metabolism, and improving the immune system
among other essential body functions. Overall, a well-balanced body translates
to optimum health, and hence, a healthy lifestyle.
- The combination is a source of essential
dietary requirements supporting a complete diet plan. CBD honey and vegetable
glycerin are natural sources of calcium, magnesium, Vitamins A, C, & E,
proteins, essential fatty acids, flavonoids, terpenes, and so much more.
Remember, these days, people are more aware of what lies in their diets, and
everything that they eat must be subject to scrutiny. Consuming CBD in any form
is natural and safe for all.
- Natural honey has also been used before
as a cough suppressant. Most people experiencing the irritating night cough are
recommended to take honey as it works better than the pharmaceutical
medications available in stores. When combined with CBD and glycerin, it helps
treat insomnia, another popular sleep disorder in this day and age.
- A combination of glycerin and CBD honey
tincture is right for athletes as it
offers a better alternative to glucose water. It provides long lasting energy needed for working out and
endurance. CBD in its own helps in muscle and joint recovery for athletes or
people working out.
- Nor vegetable
glycerin or CBD honey tincture is addictive or psychoactive. Therefore a combination of both will not
cause the user any side effects. By being
a hemp extract, CBD oils do not contain THC, which is the compound synonymous
with intoxication. These two are purely therapeutic compounds which can be quite
helpful if utilized correctly.
The number of people going natural is increasing day
by day due to the prospects of experiencing a smooth transition to optimal
health. A lot of products purported to be safe and healthy are in the market,
but buyers need to beware. Demand for
cannabidiol has seen an increase, and if you're not careful, you're highly
likely to end up buying the fake products, which can eventually compromise your
health. Always ensure that you purchase your CBD supplements from a trusted
source. Verify that what you have is safe
and has been tested by a certified lab.
Alphagan Drug Interactions
Generic Alphagan Eye Drop for Glaucoma is a disease that leaves their patients completely blind. It develops when the eye fluid movements start pressuring the eyes. Most of the times, patients can not feel it happening.
To treat this condition, doctors use a drug called Brimonidine Tartrate. In the pharmacies, it is sold under several different names. The most popular of them is Alphagan eye drop. It is a brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution.
In medical books, Alphagan ophthalmic solution is called Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor Agonist/Topical Intraocular Pressure Lowering Agent. Alphagan decreases the eye pressure by reducing the production of new eye fluid and nurturing the flow of the already existing fluid. Till now, this is the main treatment of Glaucoma.
Patients usually take two doses a day, each after every twelve hours. In some cases, patients have to take up to three dosages every day. It depends on the instruction of the doctor.
The size of an Alphagan eye drop bottle is usually 5 ml.
There are 10 ml and 15 ml bottles, too.
Right now, there are Alphagan P Ophthalmic Solution 0.1% and Alphagan P Ophthalmic Solution 0.15% available in the market. The regular market price starts from $175.50 USD and goes up to to around $542.54 USD, depending on the size of the bottle.
But there are some websites where Alphagan is available in a cheaper price these days. One of them is fairpricerx.
This site is has two Alphagan eye drops. The first one is sold at just $11.91 USD, while the other costs around $164.50 USD.
Drugs Alphagan interact with…
Sometimes, Alphagan ophthalmic solution interacts with other medicines a patient is taking.
It is not always serious. But patients are advised to talk it out with their doctors, to make sure no harm is coming on the way.
There are at least 778 drugs which might have possible interactions with Alphagan ophthalmic solution. Some of them are minor, while others do have the potential of harming the patient.
The critical drugs in this list are:-
·Nitroglycerin Rectal,
·Olmesartan Phenelzine,
·Selegiline Transdermal,
·Tranylcypromine and
It also interacts with Aspirin, Timolol, Tylenol, Antipsychotics, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Narcotic Pain Relievers, Muscle Relaxants and Alcohol. Some examples include Morphine, Clozapine, Imipramine, Haloperidol, Methocarbamol etc.
Altogether, there are three types of diseases which interact with Alphagan. They are Depression, Cardiovascular diseases and Renal/Liver diseases.
Alphagan ophthalmic solution is not always suitable for people who have depression, Raynaud's phenomenon, orthostatic hypotension, thromboangiitis obliterans etc.
If a medicine is interacting with Alphagan ophthalmic solution, it has to be discussed with the doctor. Patients should also tell the doctor if they are taking a herbal medicine.
The doctor will make the necessary alterations after checking the situation. A medicine might be totally stopped if it is having bad effects. Doctors might change one of the medicines as well.
However, sometimes it is not that much of a big deal and patients can continue taking both medications upon doctor's clearance.
Patients are always advised to consult their doctors about these issues. The doctor is supposed to tell the patient what to do if a medicine is interacting with Alphagan ophthalmic solution.
Know the Process of Chiropractor Adjustment Treatment
According to the recent survey and study, people who take the chiropractor treatment will get the same effect as per the medication and surgeries. Taking the chiropractor treatment gives positive results, and you don't have to take any surgery help for reducing the back pain, stress, tension, and headache, etc. If you want to take the chiropractic therapy, then don't go away from the Chiropractor Ottawa. The KENT CHIRO-MED wellness clinic is a popular clinic in Ontario, Canada. In this clinic, you can take the treatment under the professional and experienced specialist who knows how to tackle any case related to the stress, back pain, tension, and migraine, etc.
A process of Chiropractic adjustment treatment:
If you are taking the chiropractic adjustment treatment, then you have to follow the phase by order by order like you are building a house. The important of step by step doing the phase will make your body strong and relief the pain you are facing. By going through the entire treatment process, your body will face the three different types of phase which you have to follow otherwise you don't get the effective result if you miss any phase of the treatment process.
Three phases of Chiropractor Ottawa for chiropractic adjustment treatment:
- Relief care (Phase 1): In the first phase the specialist will take care of the pain and reduce the pain. In this treatment you have to goes to the clinic for daily or two or three visit per week. Most of the time people don't face any symptoms of injury so that they think they are fit and healthy, but the pain will frequently appear after the disease become advanced. Let take the example of a tooth. If you have cavities, then you face pain injury at first or after it becomes a serious injury. At the first phase of chiropractic you don't face any symptoms because it will disappear.
- Restorative Care (Phase 2): If you don't take the session after that the symptoms of pain is not showing, then your it makes the injury more badly in future. If you want a long time relief from the pain, then don't miss any session of your treatment.
- Wellness care (Phase 3): When you regularly do the Chiropractor Ottawa in your daily routine, then pain and injury will not come back in your body. Add the chiropractic adjustment treatment process in your daily routine to heal the injury properly.


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Definition of Dimidiating
1. dimidiate [v] - See also: dimidiate
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dimidiating
Literary usage of Dimidiating
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Heraldry for Craftsmen & Designers by William Henry St. John Hope (1913)
"MARSHALLING OF ARMS Arms of Husband and Wife; dimidiating; Impaling; Scutcheons of Pretence; Impalement with Official Arms; Arms of Ladies ; Heraldic ..."
2. Heraldry, Historical and Popular by Charles Boutell (1864)
"Another good example of this usage appears on the seal of ELEANOR, widow of GUY FERRE, AD 1348, which bears on a shield the Arms of FERRE, dimidiating those ..."
3. A Treatise on Heraldry, British and Foreign: With English and French Glossaries by John Woodward, George Burnett (1892)
"237, the Suabian family of SCHWABEGG bear: Gules, an eagle displayed argent; dimidiating, Barry of eight or and gules. In No. ..."
4. English Heraldry: With Four Hundred and Fifty Illus. Drawn and Engraved on by Charles Boutell (1907)
"326, from the monument of WILLIAM DE VALENCE, De Valence appears dimidiating the French Coat of Claremont Nesle—gu., semee of trefoils, ..."
5. The American Historical Magazine by Publishing Society of New York, Americana Society (1908)
"IMPALING is the halving or dimidiating anything by a perpendicular line. In heraldry it appears to the method of bearing the wife's arms and is practiced in ..."
6. The Handbook to English Heraldry by Charles Boutell, Arthur Charles Fox-Davies (1914)
"De Valence, dimidiating Claremont Nesle. of forming the most extravagant of compound monsters. The Seal of the Borough of Great Yarmouth substitutes three ..."
7. Handbook of Heraldry: With Instructions for Tracing Pedigrees and by John Edwin Cussans (1893)
"EDWARD the SECOND : The Lions of England ; and his wife, ISABELLA of FRANCE, England, dimidiating France ancient; she also bore, France ancient, ..."


text: Jeffrey Schwab: Where is He Now? In the latest past employee profile of the "Where Are They Now?" series, we talk to Jeffrey Schwab who is now a staff attorney with the Liberty Justice Center. Jeff worked as an associate attorney at Mauck & Baker from 2006-2014. 1. What are you now doing with the Liberty Justice Center?Liberty Justice Center is focused on protecting fundamental rights in Illinois, such as the right to earn a living, private property rights and free speech, and restraining government overreach through litigation.Some of our cases include: (1) a lawsuit against the City of Chicago on behalf of consumers of internet-based amusements, such as Netflix and Spotify, after the City expanded the amusement tax to include paid internet-based video, audio and games; (2) a free-speech lawsuit on behalf of a small business in Downers Grove, who was forced to paint over its more than 70-year-old painted sign under the Village's amended sign code; and (3) a case on behalf of state employees who have opted out of union representation, but are still required to pay so-called agency fees, in violation of their First Amendment rights.In addition, recently the Evanston City Council unanimously voted to repeal a provision of the city's food-truck ordinance that banned food trucks based outside of Evanston from operating in the city after four years of fighting a lawsuit that we filed challenging that provision on behalf of Beavers Donuts and Coffee.2. What are the most potent dangers to free markets currently in Illinois and around the nation?Some of the more pernicious dangers to free markets are barriers-to-entry laws that make it harder for small businesses and entrepreneurs to operate. For example, laws requiring people to obtain a license in order to practice a profession - which even the Obama administration has recognized as problematic - make it difficult for entrepreneurs, particularly those with lower incomes, to do certain work. These laws claim to be in the interest of protecting consumers, but existing businesses or individuals in these fields usually lobby for them in an attempt to limit competition. Until recently, food carts in Chicago, a popular way for immigrants to make a living, were illegal, which meant the thousands of food cart vendors who operated in Chicago did so illegally.3. Can you offer some perspective on what the Bible says about free enterprise?Although the idea of free markets is not addressed in the Bible - and indeed, the theory behind free markets wouldn't be well established for some 1800 years after the death of Jesus - we can extract principles in the Bible that support the principles of free markets. Freedom is a recurring theme in the Bible, the Law of Moses assumes property rights ("thou shall not steal"), and Jesus admonishes us to care for the poor. Free markets involve the voluntary exchange of goods and services, allow people to pursue a calling where they can provide something valuable to other people, and are the most effective mechanism for bringing people out of poverty.4. What are some ways private citizens can advocate for economic liberty and private property rights?First, educate yourself about the importance of these freedoms so you can converse with your friends and family about their importance. Second, get involved at the local level, where many of the restrictions on economic liberty and property rights occur and where the involvement of a few dedicated people can make a big difference.5. How can one stay up to date on your work?Visit our website at libertyjusticecenter.org, follow our blog posts at Illinoispolicy.org and follow me on Twitter @JeffreyMSchwab.Listen to Jeff's interview on Lawyers for Jesus Radio below. Attachment Posted on Mon, August 8, 2016 by Mauck & Baker filed under Lawyers for Jesus Radio Attorneys Faith Where Are They Now?


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Psychology In Film
About This Site
About Site Founder
Normal Psychology
Psychology 101
Brain Structure
The Mind at Work
Social Psychology
The Audience
Character and Story Design
Casting According to Darwin
Character Development
Deja Vu at the Box Office
Why We All Saw Avatar
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 5
Assignment 6
Assignment 7
Why We All Saw Avatar
(2009) is one of the few
top grossing movies
that is not a sequel, prequel, remake, reboot, or an adapted screenplay. With a domestic haul of
and world-wide gross of
is by far the highest-grossing film of all time.
Adjusted for inflation
, it comes in at number fourteen on the all-time domestic list (there is no way to "adjust for inflation" internationally, since international markets for film have grown rapidly in recent years). Without an established franchise name, how did
make so much money? Does
's success contradict our
Familiarity = Liking
The Cast and Creative Team
Although many of the members of
's cast were well established actors, like
Sigourney Weaver
, there were no cast members with a huge box office draw. Furthermore, the protagonist of the film was played by
Sam Worthington
, an Australian actor making his American film debut. Even if the film had featured big-draw actors, it isn't likely they would have gotten much face time, since most characters appear as Na'vi or avatars. The real draw of this film comes from its creative team.
James Cameron
's resume is short (7 wide released films, including Avatar), but filled with
box office hits
. He wrote and directed
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
True Lies
(1994), and
(1997). Prior to
, his films had earn 14 Oscars collectively. His last film,
, had reigned as the highest grossing film of all time until
. Cameron described
as a project that came to him in a dream. He had been planning the film for over ten years, and said he was waiting for technology to catch up before he could start filming. Much of the hype surrounding
was about whether Cameron could outdo himself and break the records set by
James Cameron and Sam Worthington on the set of Avatar (2009)
The Protagonist
Although he is played by an unfamiliar actor,
Jake Sully is an exceptionally accessible character
. In the trailer, Jake demonstrates very heroic qualities. Prior to the film's events, he served as a
in the US Navy, and during the film he turns on his own side in order to
save the woman he loves and a population of innocent people
. Jake is depicted as honorable, independent, moral, selfless, tough, and sensitive all at the same time. These are all positive traits that appeal to audiences. As far as character flaws go, Jake's is very integral to his motivations, without undermining any of his positive traits. Jake is
paralyzed from the waist down
, and is drawn to the Avatar program because it allows him to walk and feel again. This disability makes Jake's transformation into his Na'vi form all the more symbolically and emotional significant for viewers.
Jake Sully wakes in his avatar form. He wiggles his toes for the first time since becoming paralyzed.
The Story
In terms of genre,
has the advantage. It is an
action film on a galactic scale
. Its elements of sci-fi and action are a big draw, particularly for male audiences. There is also a love story at the center of the film, which is another huge draw, especially for female audiences. The fact that Cameron has created some of the greatest action meets sci-fi films of all time and
most well received romance in recent history enhanced the draw of these elements.
, is a very familiar story
. A major point of criticism of the film is its lack of originality. Its themes of
imperialism, militarism, nature, and love
have been explored in many films already. Many viewers even deemed the film "
in space
." Without a doubt,
shares many striking commonalities with this and other similarly themed movie. However, it is important to remember that even the story of
(1995) didn't appear out of thin air. It too was inspired by other adaptations of Pocahontas's life. All movies are inspired by other films and pieces of literature, and many of them do not shy away from borrowing distinct elements of other films. Nonetheless, the familiarity of
's story made it a very accessible film for potential moviegoers.
Jake and Neytiri, the center of Avatar's love story.
The Hype
The most well known tenant of psychology is that human are tremendously
creatures. The most powerful motivation to see a film is that you're friends are seeing it. Consequently,
word-of-mouth is the most important marketing tool
. There is no question that
was the most talked about film of the 2000s. It was more than a movie.
It was an event
that could not be missed. If you have not seen the trailer, you
check it out below. Everything about the marketing for the film--the
James Horner
score, the emphasis on Cameron's filmography (
Titanic, True Lies, Terminator 2
), the
astounding visuals
, and the large-scale battle scenes and flying shots--all scream one word:
. Most modern action and adventure trailers try to portray their films as epic, but none really achieve the feat quite like
's trailer did. Many viewers came for entertainment and visual spectacle, and were not let down. Although
did not have an exceptional
opening weekend
, it experienced a
very small second weekend drop, -1.8%
(and the smallest for a movie grossing so much in the first weekend). Its staying power shocked the world. Its success served as more motivation to see the film, even for people who had no interest in seeing it before. Box office success as long lasting as
's is fueled by a very important phenomenon--
repeat viewings
. Because the film was sold as an event, and it since it was well received by audiences, many viewers saw it multiple times to
share the experience
with friends.
Avatar's Legacy
In terms of art direction and special effects,
was deemed a landmark in cinema before it ever hit the theaters. It was
predicted to change film
as we knew it. While its script was not game changing, it set off a chain of post-production converted-to-3D films and a slew of IMAX releases. Although this first round of
movies was criticized as an unnecessary cash grab for Hollywood, more recent films (like
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
(2012), and
The Amazing Spider-Man
(2012)) have been shot in IMAX 3D and have been praised for their visuals. There is little hope that the prevalence of 3D will wane (3D films perform disproportionately well in
foreign markets
, which are becoming a growing share of box office grosses), but there are high hopes that the quality of 3D films will vastly improve.
also ushered in a wave of switches to digital film amongst filmmakers and movie theaters across the country. Cameron's epic set
new standards for visual effects, art direction, and cinematography in general
. It has become the bar that all large scale films compare themselves too.
Love it or hate it, Avatar has been the most influential film of the century thus far. And if you can't get past its familiar story elements, you must admit that it's the
most epic version of Pocahontas
that you could dream of!
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Dussehra, Ramzan and Christmas is celebrated here.
Gujarathi is the local language here.
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LIMA, Ohio — The bleachers at the high school gym were mostly empty. The visiting team, the Michiana Monarchs, was running late. Players from the home team, the Lima Explosion, were still recovering from long shifts at their day jobs: working construction, stocking shelves, teaching high school.
It could have been any low-level basketball game anywhere, except for the red, white and blue ball at midcourt. It was the same type of ball that Julius Erving made famous as the symbol of the American Basketball Association, the freewheeling league that popularized the 3-pointer and the dunk and then merged with the N.B.A. in 1976.
But that tricolor ball was just about the only thing tying the celebrated league of yore with this Saturday afternoon game in the current incarnation of the revamped A.B.A.
Indeed, the A.B.A. is back. Kind of.
The original A.B.A., founded in 1967, featured a young Moses Malone, a lanky George Gervin, the birth of the Nets (as in Brooklyn's newest team) and a more open, if slightly chaotic, style of play.
Today's A.B.A. shares little with the original other than the name, the ball and a renegade spirit. The league was started in 1999 by Richard Tinkham, a co-founder of the original A.B.A, and Joe Newman, a former advertising executive in Indiana who runs the league from his home.
The A.B.A. today is a basketball league that is not particularly professional — and that's the point. It fashions itself as the people's league, one that lays claim mainly to pockets of the country — places like Lake Charles, La.; Albany, Ga.; Aberdeen, S.D.; and Lima, Ohio — that major pro sports teams ignore.
The players are a mix of faded athletes and aspiring stars with dreams of playing in the big time, or at least in a league overseas.
"The Explosion gives guys like me a chance to play, but at a higher level, and still stay in the community," said Alphonso Townsend, 32, a former high school football star, known as Biggie, who works in construction and helps coach high school football. "Ain't got nothing else to do," he added with a shrug.
The A.B.A. Web site has a link to start your own team — "Great markets still available" — and Newman said the league had about 90 teams, although many are apparently out of business. Four of the more successful franchises — the Jacksonville Giants, the Colorado Kings, the North Dallas Vandals and the South Carolina Warriors — were competing last week and this weekend in Jacksonville, Fla. Courtside tickets cost as little as $20.
Many A.B.A. teams do not pay their players, and several current and former owners say that the league is so poorly managed that it hardly functions. On Friday, Newman announced plans to retire after The New York Times began asking questions about his management record.
Damone Hale, who has owned the San Francisco Rumble for six years, said he had seen scores of teams join the league, pay a fee of as much as $10,000, and receive little more than the nominal title of A.B.A. team owner.
"None of the teams are profitable," Hale said. "Folks come in with this belief that they're just one step away. That's what hooks us all."
Ron Tilley, a co-owner of the Arizona Scorpions, who will become the league's next commissioner sometime this summer, said his first priority was to better enforce league rules, including that games are played on regulation-size courts.
"It's overwhelming and exciting and a new era for the A.B.A.," Tilley said. "I'm looking forward to steering the league to where we can continue to develop one of the best leagues in the world."
If it's not yet considered a premier league, A.B.A. fans and team owners argue that it offers a scruffy alternative to the sleek, corporate atmosphere of most pro sports.
The league does not record statistics, and its standings — even simply who won and lost — have been disputed. Some teams fill their rosters through open tryouts. The Albany (Ga.) Shockwave required only that the prospects be at least 18 and "have previous basketball experience."
The rules are just as quirky. Shots from beyond halfcourt are worth 4 points, unless "the Official A.B.A. 3-D Light" is on, in which case those shots are worth 5. In fact, with the light on, a point is added to every field goal. The light goes on if the team with the ball loses it in the backcourt through either a turnover or a violation. If this all sounds a bit ridiculous, remember that the 3-point line was once seen as a gimmick, too.
"It's the flexibility that's the charm of the A.B.A., not the plague," Newman said.
The N.B.A., which owns the trademark to the A.B.A., keeps the league at arm's length, but has licensed the name to A.B.A. league officials, said Tim Frank, an N.B.A. spokesman.
Newman said that he did not know how many A.B.A. teams were profitable but that the league allowed a chance for nonbillionaires to own a sports team.
"Many owners would not have the opportunity to live out their dream," he said. Still, the league has had trouble drawing fans or attention. OurSports Central, a Web site that monitors minor league sports, has stopped covering the A.B.A. because of "its inability to publish and play a schedule and the transitory nature of many of its teams," according to a statement posted on the site.
A Rolling Front Office
The Lima Explosion, a team in the Mid-Central Division, finished the season at 14-8. They were started in 2011 by John Bell, a local businessman, with three partners who have since moved on, but the most important member of the organization is Lewis Shine, 33, the team's general manager, coach, publicist and sometime point guard.
Shine corrals a network of volunteers, many of them friends from his church, to work the door at games, as well as the merchandise table and the scoreboard. Shine, himself a former A.B.A. player, also has occasionally thrown on a jersey and hit the court when the team was short of players.
He organizes practice at the Lima Central Catholic High School gym or a Methodist church gym. He also arranges travel, which usually means packing the team into a 12-passenger van on loan from a car dealership. But trips are always challenging — players cannot always get time off from their day jobs, and the league has a casual approach to scheduling.
"It's not like the N.B.A., where you know where you're going; it's very tough to accommodate that," said Shine, who often runs the team from a table at a local branch of Panera Bread that offers free Wi-Fi, or from his weathered brown pickup truck. "Welcome to the A.B.A."
In Lima, the high school teams dominate the sports section of The Lima News. The Explosion are an afterthought, if they are thought of at all.
"I don't think a lot of people even know we have a team," said Chasity Mueller, who attends games with her 5-year-old daughter.
Lima is Rust Belt to its core, a town wearing a suit that long ago went out of style. Empty brick buildings line downtown streets. There are few sidewalks and fewer pedestrians.
The finances for the Explosion are tenuous, as they are for many teams starting from scratch. Bell estimates that the team lost $90,000 its first season, largely because of the player payroll, and barely broke even the next.
"We're still digging out of that hole," Bell said.
For a typical game, the Explosion pay $400 for a game site, $20 an hour for police, $103 a month for insurance and $400 a game for referees. This season, Bell's players played for nothing. Most harbor no illusions about making it to the N.B.A., but they hope for a shot at the N.B.A. Development League, or maybe international competition. Last year's Explosion star Bryant Austin now plays for the Development League's Fort Wayne Mad Ants, and another former player, James Hicks, plays in Australia.
Playing Only for Dreams
The players who remain gathered on a recent chilly weeknight to practice at a high school gym. They jogged through drills, a ragged crew of mostly men who grew up near Lima, seemingly more Washington Generals than Harlem Globetrotters.
At point guard, there was Willie Tisdale, who works for a local health care provider. Kyle Gillette, a forward, does maintenance work for a catering company and has played with another teammate, Geoff Reeder, since high school.
Antonio Tyree, who stocks shelves at Kohl's on the 6 a.m. shift, plays alongside his brother Donyale, who works at a hospital laundry. Kyle Meyer, a forward, is a high school math teacher; Lemar Pughsley, perhaps the fittest player on the team, is a personal trainer.
At 6 feet 6 inches and 300 pounds, Biggie Townsend is the biggest player. He has the number of his high school uniform, 74, tattooed on his colossal arms, along with the name Lima, his hometown.
Townsend played football at Michigan State but said he left after a domestic altercation, and his dreams of playing in the N.F.L. faded. He finished his degree at the University of North Alabama, then moved back home.
"Some players got a bad break, like myself," he said.
For all of them, life in the A.B.A. is a precarious juggling act.
"Having the workouts, the job, the team, kids, it's tough," Pughsley said. "I like to be involved because the kid in me wants to make it to an N.B.A. game, and I feel closer to that."
But they are all well aware of the league's turmoil.
"It's not structured," Meyer said. Sometimes, he added, the players "feel like you wait all day for a game to start because the other team is late."
Some Explosion players grumble about receiving no wages, and players from other teams have gone a step further. Last month, a news network in Chicago reported that several players were seeking money for unpaid expenses from the Chicago Steam. Ron Hicks, the team's chief executive, said that the players represented "a few complaints out of more than 400 players over six years," itself a figure that speaks to the transient nature of the league.
The Explosion-Monarchs game, played at Lima Central Catholic, featured plenty of the flexibility that the league is known for. The tip-off was moved earlier so that players and fans could attend high school games later. The Monarchs arrived only minutes before the start with five players, only one of them listed on the roster. The others had joined him from Toledo hoping to amass some game footage to send to Development League teams. To give the visitors a reserve, Joel Long, the owner of the construction company that sponsors the Explosion, threw on a gray Monarchs jersey, drawing chuckles from his friends on the Explosion.
Many of the 50 or so fans appeared to know one another and chatted in the stands.
"It's cheap entertainment," Josh Estes, who took his two sons to the game. "If we went to see the Pacers, it would be hard to get a good seat like this."
The game was fast-paced and featured a 4-pointer during a hectic stretch with the 3-D light on. Townsend ran into one player so hard that the announcer joked it was a tackle. Shine led the huddles and high-fived players as they came and went.
The Explosion ended up winning, 154-124. If the new A.B.A. retained any of the 1970s flair of the old league, it was hard to spot.
Before the final whistle, many in town were looking ahead to the real basketball drama — two high school games. Even the Explosion players planned to attend.
That night, cars were packed bumper to bumper in the Lima Senior High School parking lot as more than 2,000 fans jammed into the stands to see Lima Central Catholic play Spencerville. But the Explosion players never got to see the difference between their game and this one. By the time they arrived, a sign was taped to the school's front door. In big black letters, it said, "Sold Out."


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The leading maker of network equipment expects to hire 2,000 to 3,000 people in the next several quarters, CEO John Chambers said in another sign of his confidence in the economic recovery.
Cisco forecast revenue growth accelerating to a range of 23 percent to 26 percent in the current quarter, against the average Wall Street forecast for an increase of 16.5 percent year on year.
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Chad Thomas Gorman of Lake Park, Florida was arrested at a Wal-Mart in Jupiter last week after he was allegedly caught taking photos up a woman's skirt. Police reportedly found 400 pictures of women on his phone, including eight "upskirt" photos and one video.
Gorman, 34, faces charges for video voyeurism and was released from Palm Beach County jail on Saturday on a $24,000 bond. He was arrested a second time on Tuesday on new charges after investigators reportedly found homemade child pornography videos on his phone.
Gorman now faces several charges, including possession of obscene materials, lewd and lascivious behavior with a victim under 12, sexual assault with a victim under 12, and having a victim under 12 come in contact with bodily fluids. He is being held without bond. It is unclear if he has acquired the services of an attorney.
According to the police report, Gorman was first arrested on May 19 at a Wal-Mart store in Jupiter. He was seen lurking around the women's apparel section for several hours by a security guard. The guard reportedly saw Gorman following young girls with his camera app open and caught him snapping a photo under an 18-year-old's dress as she crouched down to look at an item.
Security called Jupiter police and an officer confronted Gorman about the pictures. He reportedly said that he did not know taking pictures of girls in public was illegal, and that he was just killing time shopping while waiting for his girlfriend to get off work.
Police managed to locate the 18-year-old girl he allegedly attempted to take pictures of and she told them that she wanted to prosecute.
A forensic analysis of Gorman's phone yielded 616 pictures and eight videos. It is unclear how many of them are pornographic in nature, but some of them reportedly show Gorman touching a little girl and then touching himself in front of her. Those videos led to his second arrest on May 23.
When questioned by investigators about the videos, Gorman said he didn't know anything about them. But he later allegedly admitted to knowing about them and said the girl in the videos is 10 years old. He said incidents with the girl began nearly eight months ago and the she was sleeping when he was molesting her, according to the report.
In order to be convicted of sexual battery with a victim under 12 years of age, the state must prove that the victim was less than 12 years old, the defendant was 18 or older and the victim was less than 18 at the time of the offense, and that the defendant committed a sex act with or upon the victim that involved their sex organs.
Penalties for this charge vary depending on factors like the ages of the parties involved and the circumstances of the crime. Penalties include a fine, life in prison, or both if the defendant is 18 or older and the victim is under 12 years of age. The defendant will be required to serve at least 25 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole.
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