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8-19-2014 to 9-13-2014
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DescriptionGrand and San Juan counties--Boundary begins at the confluence of the San Juan and Colorado rivers; north along the Colorado River to Kane Springs Creek; southeast along this creek to Hatch Wash; southeast along this wash to US-191; south on US-191 to the Big Indian road; east and north on this road to the Lisbon Valley road; southeast on this road to the Island Mesa road; east on this road to the Utah-Colorado state line; south on this state line to the Navajo Indian Reservation boundary; west and south on this boundary to the San Juan River; west along this river to the Colorado River. EXCLUDES ALL NATIVE AMERICAN TRUST LANDS WITHIN THIS BOUNDARY. EXCLUDES ALL NATIONAL PARKS. EXCLUDES ALL CWMUs. USGS 1:100,000 Maps: Blanding, Bluff, Hanksville, Hite Crossing, La Sal, Moab, Navajo Mountain. Boundary questions? Call the Price office, 435-613-3700 This map is provided for general reference only and does not constitute a legal hunt boundary. The Division does not guarantee access to any private or public land. Hunt unit boundaries may include private property or other excluded areas.
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It was a tough 2010 for Toyota, the year was marked by repeated recalls including the single largest recall in automotive history (read news). Despite these major meltdowns, Toyota managed to remain the world's largest automaker last year. According to recent reports, the Japanese manufacturer amazingly saw its sales actually rise by eight percent to 8.42 million units in total if you include sub brands Lexus, Hino and Daihatsu. That figure beat out second placed General Motors, which saw its sales increase by 12 percent with 8.39 million units sold.
Toyota's sales did drop in the lucrative U.S. market by 0.4 percent due mainly to safety concerns, but the automaker saw large increases in China. The company's sales in China jumped by 19 percent, but by comparison General Motors did even better with a Chinese sales increase of 29 percent.
Bronze medal winner Volkswagen, meanwhile, managed to sell 7.14 million vehicles worldwide during 2010, further confirming its place as the third-largest automaker in the world. That figure marks a 14 percent increase over 2009, and VW says that it fully expects to see sales increase by at least five percent more in 2011.
Toyota is also optimistic forecasting its sales to hit 8.6 million vehicles in 2011.

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To gain endurance for a marathon or other long distance event
10-minute warm up in Zone 1
1-hour or more in Zones 1-2
10-minute cool down in Zone 1
There isn't much variety in this workout since our goal is building aerobic capacity and not necessarily speed. Since your HR will stay relatively low throughout the session, you also don't need much of a warm up.
To gain moderate endurance and speed over mid distance, such as 10K
10-minute warm up in Zones 1-2
30 minutes in Zone 4
10-minute cool down in Zones 1-2
In this workout you can warm up a little bit faster and then move right into our Zone 4 sweet spot to increase you LT and get some speed improvements over this distance.
To gain speed and burn fat most efficiently
10-minute warm up in Zones 1-2
1 minute in Zone 5
1 minute in Zone 2
(repeat 5-10 times)
5-minute cool down in zone 1-2
To really crank up your speed, warm up, and then move right into 1-minute sprints, alternating with 1-minute low-intensity intervals. This technique is called many things, including intervals, HIIT or fartleks. Do as many intervals as you can, but if you're doing more than 10, you're probably not going fast enough.
My favorite workout
10-minute warm up in Zones 1-2
1-minute in Zone 5
1 minute in Zone 2
(repeat 5 times)
20 minutes in Zone 4
1 minute in Zone 5
1 minute in Zone 2
(repeat 5 times)
5-minute cool down in Zones 1-2
Here's the prescription for all around athleticism, and my personal favorite workout. Warm up, get in your sprint intervals to build speed and torch your body fat, then do 20 minutes in Zone 4 to increase your LT and get some mid-distance endurance, and then grit your teeth through another set of intervals that I guarantee will hurt. Close it out with your cool down, and go down lie down in the shade—you've earned it.
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New Owners at Tim Hortons in Irondequoit
Do you have a regular morning hangout? I will always remember my grandparents going to a local diner every single morning. They did this for decades. There's something about the feeling of routine and community you get from visiting the same place over and over again.
For me, that's Tim Hortons. Each morning after I walk my boys to school, I head to Tim Hortons to meet friends for coffee. I know I'll run into Malcolm and Terry and that a couple days a week, I'll be chatting with Peggy. On Saturdays, I may run into Craig, a local artist who works at my boys' favorite museum. I'll always remember that dear friend, Bernie, I told you about in December. I look forward to sitting in chatting with Dave, who has become like a grandfather to my children and is like a father figure to me. I've met so many great people over the years.
There are groups of regulars chatting over coffee. It's a true feeling of community. The people behind the counter are equally as wonderful and we've all grown to know one another. They have that uncanny ability to know that it is me when I go through the drive through and use my name. When I walk in, they know I'll be having a medium French vanilla coffee with cream–and either a blueberry or chocolate chip muffin. It's just become that kind of place over the years.
My favorite morning spot has gone through some changes–positive ones–over the past few months. Back in September, the two Irondequoit locations found themeselves with new owners. I've had the chance to get to know them since they moved here and have to tell you what a great family this is–and what a great asset they are to this town. They've hired more employees and you can tell how the businesses have grown just in these past couple months. Customers regularly comment to one another about the great new changes.
Owners Peter Singh and his daughter Ashna Walia are fixtures at the two Irondequoit Tim Hortons locations. When you stop in, you'll undoubtedly see Ashna at the Goodman location and Peter at Husdon. Peter's daughter Nidhi and her husband, George Pino, own the new Tim Hortons in the library downtown and are set to open another at the corner of Main and Exchange downtown.
What is so wonderful about this family is the excitement they've brought for their businesses. You can tell that they don't just love one another, but they truly have a passion for what they do. They take the time to get to know their customers and to create a positive environment. For example, at Christmas, you may have noticed the big display of lights that adorned the facade of the store on Hudson Avenue. It's just one of the many changes that have happened since September.
I love supporting local businesses. Tim Hortons coffee is roasted right here in Rochester and the people working there are part of our community–they have children in our schools or are students themselves. The next time you're out & about in Irondequoit and are driving down Ridge Road in need of a cup of coffee, stop in to Tim Hortons and say hi to Ashna and Peter. They're fun and approachable and are genuinely lovely people to talk with.
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The staff on 4D at WCA Hospital would like to thank everyone who made the benefit for Anna Raynor so successful. Our community came together during a time in Anna's life when her heart was filled with so much sadness and grief.
Thank you to all of the local businesses, the staff and doctors throughout the hospital who donated so much. It will be a day to remember; a day our community united to help out someone in need. We were overwhelmed by the generosity from everyone including those who didn't even know Anna personally.
There are too many people and businesses to list individually, but everyone's kindness and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. We can be proud as a community for pulling together in a time of need.
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Teen Review: In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer by Irene Gut Opdyke
"Just like Anne Frank, Irene had to find a way to escape from the evil Nazis. I can't imagine having to live in a dark and a gloomy ghetto just to be able to stay safe; welcome to the life of Irene Gut Opdyke, a survivor from fleeing out of Germany to freedom, the United States. After reading this book, I've realized that I should definitely appreciate with what I have now because Irene had to lose some of her beloved ones. She was lonely, and was left bereft with many things. But she was positive, and that's what counts the most!"
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May 25, 2010 by Ellen
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Thank you so much for all of your comments so far! Make sure you keep posting and check out the give-a-way we are doing here this week. We have loads more to show you including some layouts today featuring Core'dinations and Imaginisce.
Today is all about lines. You don't need a fancy embossing machine to emboss with Core'dinations. For these layouts, all you need is a ruler and a stylus but a Scor It would work fabulously, too.
For this layout, Lydia mimicked the lines from the Live Loud line:
And Ellen scored vertical lines on her page with the Live Loud line, as well:
And Cari framed her layout with a double embossed line:
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Ghostly International has spent ten years bringing together indie and electronica artists in a number of engaging, cutting edge recordings. They're also taking up contemporary classical projects in 2010, with a release of Terry Riley's In C.
To celebrate their first decade, the imprint is releasing a Horizon Line, 2xCD/digital download. It features ten remixes of classic Ghostly tracks and ten previously unreleased cuts. Thus, its both a fine retrospective and an excellent introduction to the label's output.
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A disjointed effort: paediatric musculoskeletal examination
- Correspondence to Dr Irwin Gill Department of Paediatrics, Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, Ireland; irwingill{at}gmail.com
Contributors IG and FS are the only contributors to this audit.
- Received 11 October 2011
- Accepted 12 January 2012
- Published Online First 3 February 2012
Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms are a frequent cause of emergency department attendance for children, and while most often indicative of benign or self-limiting disease, such symptoms can occasionally be the first presentation of serious illness such as leukaemia or juvenile idiopathic arthritis. MSK examination, however, is often not included as part of the routine paediatric examination. The authors aimed to evaluate how often and how thoroughly MSK examination was performed during admissions to the paediatric ward and to compare it with the examination of other symptoms in relation to the presenting complaint and eventual diagnosis.
Results Medical records for 100 consecutive patients were reviewed. A poster campaign to increase awareness was then commenced along with oral and written presentations to staff regarding MSK examination. A further 100 consecutive patients were then reviewed. Only 9% of children in the initial group had routine MSK examination, rising to 32% in the second group. Where performed, MSK examination was often incomplete. Frequent errors included only examining the reported site of injury and only examining a single limb or single joint when limpness/stiffness was the presenting complaint. Non-limb joints were very rarely examined.
Conclusions MSK examination is not performed routinely during paediatric admissions in contrast to the examination of other symptoms regardless of the presenting complaint. This may need to be addressed by local audit and increased undergraduate teaching.
Competing interests None.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.


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Cheap Ways to Beat the Heat
In the midst of this summer heat wave, a popular topic right now among moms is ways to stay cool while having fun with the kids and not breaking the bank. Last week, I mentioned the $1 movies at the Regal Theatres on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but that's not the only way to beat the heat.
One friend took their kids bowling yesterday, and you can do it really cheap if you sign up for the Kids Bowl Free program. Select bowling alleys around the country are participating in the program that provides up to 2 free games of bowling each week per kid aged 15 and under. Locally, Clover Lanes on Monroe Avenue in Pittsford is participating, and shoe rental is included. It's a great deal! Click here for information.
But if you'd rather beat the heat by getting to the water, and Ontario Beach Park isn't your style (or the water is closed as it often is), then hop in the car and take a short drive to Canandaigua. Kershaw Park is a 9-acre park on the North Shore of Canandaigua Lake that features a public beach. The beach is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day and costs $3 for adults (non-residents of Canandaigua), $2 for children ages 6-18, and is free for kids under 6. There are also season passes available.
What I love about this beach is it's small and manageable with little kids, there are several lifeguards on duty, and the water is clean (well about as clean as you can get for a lake). And you can do it really cheap if you pack a lunch and drinks, although there is a snack bar. I can also get my kids out of there without too much of a fight by getting some ice cream and heading over to the playground. They usually fall asleep on the way home in that peaceful I-had-so-much-fun-at-the-beach kind of way. It's a great day.
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This versatile desk creates a study and crafts area with plenty of spots to stow all the necessities. Four open cubbies neatly store supplies within easy reach, a drawer corrals smaller items, and a corkboard panel allows for pinning up artwork, photos or notes.
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Maps will not help your fishing
... won't help your fishing if you just view them in this free video that is http://www.smokystreams.com/promo/tf_2011_show.wmv. On the other hand... were you to buy one of our real maps, your luck will increase drastically.
You might find watching the show entertaining. It was played at our Troutfest booth and showcases and zooms in on all our maps developed to date. The Windows Media Player file runs just under nine minutes and should stream pretty nicely on higher speed cable or DSL connections. Next year's edition will have sound of some type. Banjo music comes to mind. This is a temporary link, so please check it out soon.
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Fred, video looks great! I just ordered the full Smoky Mountain set.
Leave the Official park trail map out when you ship the order if that is O.K. - I have the Trails Illustrated 229,316,317 to use.
Keep up the great work!
Good morning JoeFred,
The maps arrived last week and they all look great. I ended up with a spare Little River map, and it has already been put to very good use. I think having maps does help fishing though, a story and trip report to demonstrate:
I spent Memorial Day weekend at site #17, thinking I would beat pressure since so many of the trails in that area are closed due to storm damage. What I didn't know at the time was that the trail was closed above #17 - so the best fishing on Abrams wasn't open. I hiked up the stream until swimming would be the only way to go higher. Only 2 fish that weekend, a nice bass and some sort of overgrown shiner.
I met a very nice couple who were also staying at #17; they had brought in several keepers Saturday morning before I arrived. The husband, Mike was new to fly fishing and was working as hard as I was to catch them, with similar success. We spent Saturday night around campfires chatting, and we both fished in the limited area most of Sunday. As it was getting close to dark Sunday night, we were all frustrated with the poor fishing conditions, and decided to hike out that night. I had thought about leaving earlier in the day, and when Mike told me at ~8:00 that they were hiking out I decided to join them. That was my first night time hike, and it was really quite fun.
We had talked about other rivers during the trip, and I learned they hadn't fished the Little River. I had purchased the Smokeystreams Little River map a while back, and knew I had a second one coming with the complete set. I gave Mike my spare copy, and told him to give either site 23 or 30 a try next time he was able to get out.
Living much closer to the park than I; Mike and his wife headed out the next weekend (this past), and this morning I had an email from Mike:
Great story matt!!
Love night hikes. I usually only do mine in the winter when conditions allow. There is nothing better than being on Alum or Chimeys at night...especially when there is snow cover.
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A beachcomber's delight, our bookends offer a memorable way to anchor books on a shelf or table. Each showcases an elegant cowrie shell harvested from the coastal waters around the island of Cebu. To show off the natural shapes, each richly dappled shell is dramatically positioned on a L-shaped nickel-plated base.
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Cramer's Quick Take: Cisco Eyes the Cliff
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Investors shouldn't chase shares of Cisco (CSCO) higher. That was Jim Cramer's advice to Debra Borchardt at TheStreet.com Wednesday as he responded to Cisco's positive quarterly results.
Cramer said that five of the analysts that cover Cisco were expecting the company to meet their earnings but then guide lower, but that didn't happen, he said, which is why shares are rallying. Cisco cited strong telecom spending and noted that fears of competition were overblown.
That said, Cramer noted that Cisco is still a company that could be hurt by the U.S. fiscal cliff and therefore would not chase the stock higher from these levels. He said there's a lot to like about Cisco, including the more humble CEO John Chambers. However when it comes to Washington, no one can foresee events there, which is why investors need to remain cautious.
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Hi all,
I've got a mini CMS-like system that displays pages from a db. I want to implement caching and I think fragment caching to be best as the other parts of the page depend on who is logged in.
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According to the development log my fragment is being cached, however I'm really not sure as I can't see anything being created:
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Using read_fragment in the controller it does skip performing the SQL queries so it seems something is happening right. I'm just not convinced until I can see the files being generated.
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USA Volleyball Signs Partnership with Liberty Mutual Insurance
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 10, 2012) – USA Volleyball announced today that Liberty Mutual Insurance has signed a sponsorship agreement to become the National Governing Body's "Official Insurance Company Partner of USA Volleyball" and "Official Insurance Company Partner of the USA Volleyball National Teams." The agreement extends through Sept. 30, 2016.
"USA Volleyball is pleased and proud to announce Liberty Mutual as our Official Insurance Partner and to embrace its Responsible Sports initiative," USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said. "The values and mission of Liberty Mutual and USA Volleyball are deeply aligned and we look forward to a long and mutually supportive relationship."
Liberty Mutual Insurance has a history of supporting youth and amateur sports, celebrating responsibility in sport in America. Through its Responsible Sports™ program, Liberty Mutual supports volunteer youth sports coaches and parents who help children succeed both on and off the field. Since 2007, the Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports program has formed partnerships with the Positive Coaching Alliance, Amateur Softball Association of America, American Youth Soccer Organization, USA Hockey, USA Wrestling and US Youth Soccer to support their goals.
Under the USA Volleyball agreement, Liberty Mutual Insurance will continue to promote its brand through the Responsible Sports program to USA Volleyball members and fans with web content, newsletters, magazine articles and event integration. For more information on the Responsible Sports program, visit www.responsiblesports.com.
"Community embodiment of sportsmanship and personal responsibility is essential to provide an enriching youth sports environment," said Julie Brassard, Liberty Mutual Insurance director of sponsorships. "We value partners like USA Volleyball that share a similar passion for championing the positive life lessons taught through youth sports."
About USA Volleyball
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the sport of Volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball is responsible for both the Olympic disciplines of indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. USA Volleyball has 300,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,300 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $20 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men's and women's senior national team programs, youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education and certification programs, grassroots development, and programs for the disabled and Paralympic Teams. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning an Olympic medal in every Olympic Games since 1984 and capturing numerous World Cup, World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game. For more information please visit usavolleyball.org.
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"Helping people live safer, more secure lives" since 1912, Boston-based Liberty Mutual Insurance is a diversified global insurer and the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2011 direct premiums written as reported by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Liberty Mutual Insurance also ranks 84th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2011 revenue. The company has over 50,000 employees located in more than 900 offices throughout the world.
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Currently, Membase uses load testing tools such as memcachetest, brutis, memslap in order to both test Membase's functionality and to simulate customer data patterns. The problem with these tools is that they are useful only in particular load testing scenarios making their uses for testing a variety of customer scenarios difficult. Memcachedtest and memslap for example are more useful as testing tools to diagnose fundamental problems with either Membase or Memcached. These two tools only test gets and sets and they cannot be configured to work on subsets of a the key space in Memcached or Membase. For example, we cannot tell these two testing tools tools to do operations on 10% of the key space 99% of the time. The load testing tool brutis can solve problems that memcachedtest and memslap cannot, but becomes a problem due to its use of php which provides significant overhead on the client side and therefore doesn't provide accurate results. Also, bruits can solve customer data patterns that memcachedtest and memslap cannot it is still not a totally general tool and cannot simulate all customer data patterns.
As a result of the shortcomings of some of these tools we found it necessary to design a new load testing framework that would be able to simulate any customer data scenario that we have now or will have in the future. Our framework will be built on top of the YCSB (Yahoo Cloud Services Benchmark) Framework and be able to test any customer data scenario against Membase and provide a variety of metrics that describe how well Membase performed against its data load.
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Load test with different variations including:
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- Increased working set over time, for example working set should start with 10K, end with 50K, increased by 1K every 1 hour
- Controlled throughput, for example, throughput would be 10K as long as the server can hold it
- Increased throughput, for example, increase throughput from 1K to 30K by 1K ops/sec every 1 hour
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- Define key prefix
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The tool should provide meaningful stats in two forms
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- the file should be grepable so it will be easy to aggregate the results and put it into excel for better analysis
Random Function Generators:
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- Zipfian: Choose an item according to the Zipfian distribution. For example, when choosing a record, some records will be extremely popular (the head of the distribution) while most of the records will be unpopular (the tail of the distribution).
- Latest: Like the Zipfian distribution, except the most recently inserted records are at the head of the distribution.
- Multinomial: Probabilities for each item can be specified. For example we might assign a probability of .95 to the Read operation and a probability of .05 to the Update operation, and a probability of 0 to Scan and Insert. The result would be a read heavy workload.


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Brokaw and Clooney 'Remember JFK'
All eyes are on President John F Kennedy. As we approach the 50th anniversary of his assassination there is a resurgent focus through programs, films and events on Kennedy's legacy and its relevance to our world today. For the Newseum, it is the debut of three exhibitions on JFK, "Creating Camelot," "A Thousand Days," and "Three Shots Were Fired." For American University, it is remembering the seminal 1963 commencement address, "Strategy of Peace," delivered at AU during the height of the Cold War.
AU's School of Communication and The Newseum joined forces on May 1 to present "JFK Remembered," an event held in the Newseum's Theater. Legendary journalist Tom Brokaw and SOC Distinguished Journalist-in-Residence Nick Clooney shared riveting stories of their experience as television reporters who were inspired by the vigorous young President.
VIDEO: Watch C-SPAN coverage of the event
The sold-out crowd of over 500 included AU leadership -- President Neil Kerwin, Provost Scott Bass and Dean Jeff Rutenbeck -- and an impressive array of Washington VIPs; AU alumni, faculty, students; and Newseum guests.
Clooney returned to the Newseum to host the JFK program after a two-year hiatus from moderating SOC's Reel Journalism film series with featured news personalities. Having interviewed Bob Schieffer, George Clooney, Brian Williams and Diane Sawyer on the same stage, he lightheartedly kicked off the evening by announcing, "I threatened to come back immediately, and here I am."
Brokaw and Clooney shared memories of how they were each personally impacted by Kennedy's presidency and by his death. When Brokaw learned of the assassination, he said, "I remember being riveted first by what I was reading. 'Shots were fired at the President's motorcade today.'"
Though painful, Brokaw believes that Kennedy's death deeply inspired a "welding of the country."
"I thought, '[t]his is going to change us…. I don't know how, but this is going to make America somehow a different place," Brokaw added "My life was changed by that day."
Just seven months before the assassination, the 35th President delivered the commencement address to AU's 1963 graduating class, a major nuclear non-proliferation speech that helped open the door to peace with the Soviet Union. The speech became a turning point in America's Cold War history.
"Genuine peace must be the product of many nations, the sum of many acts," Kennedy asserted in his speech.
"[Y]ounger generations don't realize in those days… it was a bipolar world," Brokaw said, and that, "[t]he speech became part of the evolution of John F. Kennedy… who was looking to, if you will,take the U.S. and the Soviet Union to a higher place."
AU alumni Bill Miller felt that Kennedy's momentous speech "held out an olive branch," and initiated a different approach towards the Cold War's volatile and tense international relations.
The veteran journalists were animated as they engaged in Q&A with the audience. Topics ranged from global politics to the media's role in partisan politics butreturned frequently to a theme of citizen responsibility. The two former anchormen noted that Kennedy's presidency exhibited a unique and unparalleled diplomacy that leaves an important legacy and example for U.S. citizens today. "I do think in the 21st century [America is] in a period of transition about what our standing is in the world, and how we relate to the rest of the world," Brokaw observed.
By exhibiting the strong sense of citizenship, social responsibility and public service, which framed Kennedy's presidency, the message within Kennedy's "Strategy of Peace" speech lives on.
For citizens, Brokaw's views were clear. "You have to get involved," he finished, "just as you have always done." Brokaw is working on a two-hour documentary on the 50th anniversary of Kennedy's assassination which will air on primetime later this year.
More on JFK at AU: american.edu/jfk.


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Cross Mad Max with one of the Village People and the result would look something like Peter Marino—the leather-clad, Mohawk-haired architect whose clients just might be the wealthiest on the planet. Though he dislikes the term luxury—"It's overused," he says—Marino creates retail spaces for some of the world's most unabashedly luxurious brands. Somehow, he juggles both Chanel and Dior as clients, a skillful trick that last year earned him one of France's highest honors when he was decorated as a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. An avid art collector and an artist himself, Marino says that "the triple play of art, architecture, and fashion is what most excites me. I have my finger in all three pies."
• I'm the only architect who is not afraid of the word pretty. Architects shudder when you use that word. We're supposed to be more intellectually elevated. I think of it as a compliment.
• If you create a room today that could have existed in 1976, it is a failure. Even if you put just one new piece of art in the space—and by that I mean something created in the past six months—you've done your job.
• More than 50 percent of my work is now in Asia. I feel refreshed by the energy I see there. They think the future is going to be better than the present. No one in America or Europe thinks that.
• For Samsung in Seoul, South Korea, I designed two white, marble cube buildings that will take up two entire city blocks. I think it will be the most beautiful thing I've ever done. It's my Guggenheim Museum commission.
• We make huge efforts to develop new materials—we created a new kind of resin for Chanel stores. I'm building a hotel in China with glossy red perforated aluminum panels that will be constantly moving, like fish going through water.
A rendering for a project in Seoul, South Korea.
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RRR permalinkDecember 20, 2010 3:36 pm
That was a great play!
I was watching Elson during it, and thought, pass it off cuz you is gonna fall on yer face and look like an ass and not an ace!
He did!
I also like plays like this, they bind teammates together.
mzjazz permalinkDecember 21, 2010 12:35 am
I nearly peed meself watching his dance. I particularly like how he seems to be celebrating it just by himself. Lol look at Memo's face toward the end of the clip.


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PW210S on Track with Sikorsky S-76D Production
Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW210S turboshaft engine that will power the Sikorsky S-76D is in line for production following the FAA type certificate for the helicopter variant issued earlier this month. Deliveries of the S-76D are scheduled to start in late 2012. Transport Canada and the FAA have already certified the PW210S.
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Seasonal Colors
As the weather warms and days get longer, the sweet smell of spring flowers, summer rains and barbecue fill the air. The carefree feelings of the summer months fill your home.
When the seasons change all of our senses become engaged. Sounds of birds chirping and the fresh scent of new life combine, providing a feeling of renewal and rejuvenation.
Emerald and Monaco Blue
Solid colors that allow you to utilize the other colors in this powerful spring pallet. Deep greens and blues are found in many areas of your home. Emerald, the 2013 color of the year brings clarity and grounds many of the other colors. Monaco blue, also an anchor, brings cheer and calm to a room.
Nectarine, Poppy Red, Lemon Zest and Tender Shoots
Take risk in your space. Try incorporating spring's bright, fresh colors in a bold way. Lively, powerful colors make a statement and show your independence. Colors such as these uplift your spirits and will work great all year round as a center to your décor. Nectarine offers a strong warm presence. Poppy red emanates springtime's sense of exuberance and fun. Lemon zest makes you stop, smile and think of sunshine and good cheer. Tender shoots is an attention getter that will have people asking about your exquisite sense of style. If you aren't quite ready for this much color, try accents, bright flowers or pillows that bring a pop of color to your space.
African Violet and Linen
Traditionally "girly" colors, light purple and soft champagne add soft feminine accents to a room without overpowering your décor.
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Bold colors but not quite as dangerous as the other fresh colors in this spring/summer lineup. Blues and grayed greens are great compliments to a wide range of colors and make a space feel rich and complete.


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For Casablanca's Jews, coexistence isn't merely a buzzword or goal — it's a reality as tangible as the young Muslim student sitting one seat over in a high school classroom.
For Casablanca's Jews, coexistence isn't merely a buzzword or goal — it's a reality as tangible as the young Muslim student sitting one seat over in a high school classroom.
When Kimberly Duenas arrived in India last year, she didn't know what to expect. The 24-year-old Californian – who had never been to the country prior to her posting there as a JDC Entwine Global Jewish Service Corps (JSC) fellow – decided the best way to cope with the inevitable culture shock was by immersing herself in her new surroundings.
This summer marked 14-year-old Galya's first time at Szarvas — JDC and the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation's pioneering international Jewish summer camp bringing together 1,300 children and teens from 25 countries — but the Turkish teen is no stranger to the idea of being a global citizen.
It might sound counterintuitive given the traumatic history of the 20th century, but over the past few decades, Germany has boasted one of the fastest-growing Jewish communities in the world.
For 11-year-old Alisa Kukla of Riga, Latvia, participation in Jewish community programs offers a dual treat — the chance to meet people "as crazy as I am and as Jewish as I am."
From birth, 15-year-old Yana Taratun has been an active member of the Jewish community of Minsk, the capital of Belarus and a city about the size of Philadelphia.
For years, young Arina, 9, and Rafael, 7, have attended singing and dancing classes at the city's Hesed — one of the JCC-style social welfare centers that JDC coordinates throughout the former Soviet Union. Their parents Irina and Rinat frequently volunteer at holiday celebrations and special events, tailoring costumes, scripting skits, decorating venues, and more.
Philip Rosenfeld knew something was horribly wrong when he looked out his window and saw smoke billowing from the damaged oil refineries of Tokyo Bay.
Founded four decades ago this year, the Myers-JDC-Brookdale (MJB) Institute uses policy research to help Israel address its complex social challenges. We're grateful Jack Habib, the Institute's director, took some time to answer a few questions about MJB's historic milestone.
Wiktoria Jachym, 16, is a proud participant of many Jewish programs in her hometown of Krakow, Poland — Sunday school, community celebrations, the city's innovative 7@Nite Festival, and more. But the high school student's favorite Jewish program by far is Camp Szarvas, JDC's pioneering summer camp experience for young Jewish leaders from around the world.


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This is a random series of dumb, sometimes just "plane" stupid, and often funny (in retrospect) things that pilots have done. There isn't a rhyme or reason to the order. But looking back over more than 20 years I've been flying, I've seen—or heard first hand—some real doozies. These are some of my favorites.
Tried to leave, but couldn't. One pilot, a student, forgot to untie the tail of the Cessna 152. He started it up, did his After Start checklist, and with his instructor's consent, juiced the throttle. The nose immediately jerked, went up a bit, and then came back down as the airplane rolled backwards a bit. The CFI had not seen that the tail rope was still tied either, but immediately figured it out. He also acted as though he let all of this happen: "Don't make me do that to you again! Now, shut this airplane down, and go untie the rope. I hope you've learned something!"
At least he was a quick thinker.
Left, but shouldn't have. Airline crews have certain things that they simply can not leave without. The maintenance log is one of them. I've heard of several captains, though, who have, and if they are lucky, they take off, get a radio call before they get too far away, and return to the airport. The tower usually knows what's going on, and they take enormous pleasure in introducing the world to Captain Forgetful. It's never happened to me, but I can only imagine what the speech to the passengers is like, let alone the explanation to the chief pilot.
What's worse is when the crew gets where they are going, and then a special ferry flight has to be scheduled if the company can't get the logbook onto another flight to XYZ.
As a result, guys come up with all kinds of reminders to make sure that they don't make this mistake: turning screens off, moving their rudder pedals out of reach, writing notes on their clips or their hands. Hey, whatever works.
Left, but he shouldn't have, Part II. Did you ever try to retract the landing gear, only to find that you didn't remove the gear pins? Me either, but others have. The pins are put in to move the airplane after the hydraulic systems depressurize. But even modern hydraulic systems can't overcome those pins. About the time you notice it, the tower can see the "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" flags flapping the slipstream. "Hey, did you guys know…?"
Maybe they'll get the chief pilot mentioned below.
Left…the engine running. This has happened twice that I know of. The first time, jets were new to the property and the crew left for the hotel. Upon arriving in his room, the captain got a phone call from the station. He talked the station through the shutdown procedure, and went to bed. Rumor is the company never knew.
The second time (different captain), the company and the FAA got wind of it, and the captain had to do the carpet dance, as he had several thousand hours in the aircraft. Not too long after, he became the chief pilot. Go figure.
In part II, Chip Wright will share incidents that illustrate how the FAA has eyes in the back of its head, and much more.–Ed.
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Shuttle Computer, a leading designer of small form-factor (SFF) personal computers (PCs), said Thursday it would introduce a very small and quiet Shuttle XPC designed for living rooms during CeBIT trade show in Hannover, Germany, in March, 2006. The new product may set a new standard for small computers, as Shuttle was the first mainstream builder to intro SFF PCs in 2001.
"We have introduced the world's first SFF PC five years ago and thus have invented the small form factor. The time to set another milestone has arrived: a new form-factor will help Shuttle to make the new Shuttle XPCs even smaller and even more quiet with special regard to the living room, where Shuttle XPCs can seamlessly be integrated," said Melanie Liu, marketing chief of Shuttle's European subsidiary.
Shuttle's XPC product lineup is pretty broad today. The company ships computers and computer barebones designed for office, home, gaming and living-room usage, trying to offer the best it can. However, all of the chassis that the maker creates – except the Shuttle XPC Media Center M1000 that matches design of consumer electronics equipment – resemble cubes and differ from each others only with size and design. Furthermore, Shuttle's cubes are larger compared to Apple Mac mini or Aopen's Cube mini /VoodooPC Idol , which means that customers who are looking forward the smallest PCs may no longer be looking at Shuttle's offerings.
The inventor of the SFF PC did not unveil any particular details regarding the new form-factor, but said it had plans to attract attention of a lot of new potential customers during the show.
"Our target is an even stronger market position of our Shuttle XPCs in order to open up new target groups and extend market share," stated Ms. Liu.


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MSc Medical Anthropology
About the programme
The MSc in Medical Anthropology at UCL provides students with a unique opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills and training in one of the most innovative and cutting edge masters courses in the UK. We are committed to anthropological research and teaching at the intersections of clinical practice, primary care, global public health and science and technology.
With expertise in social, biological, medical anthropology and material culture, the department aims to incorporate and develop interdisciplinary and interdepartmental linkages in our programme while at the same time retaining the strength of core subject areas in the discipline of medical anthropology.
Combining cutting edge taught courses and guided independent research training in advanced medically and clinically-related applied anthropology and anthropological theory, the course uniquely attracts a wide cross-section of students. This includes social and biological anthropologists, physicians, health workers, doctors in training and pre-medical students, creating rich opportunities for cross-disciplinary dialogue and practice-based learning in applying anthropological theory and methods to real world health challenges.
The programme aims:
- To provide a special programme for people who already have a general social science background but who wish to start focusing seriously on health-related anthropology;
- To prepare candidates who lack appropriate social science training to start a programme that leads to a PhD in the field of Medical Anthropology;
- To equip medical professionals who need to employ anthropological techniques in, or formulate an anthropological dimension to, their professional work;
- To act as a training programme for non-British students with medical or social science degrees who are interested in aspects of the discipline as distinctively developed within British Social Anthropology.
Core Courses
Medical Anthropology
The core course, running over two terms, provides a framework by topic on which to construct an analysis of medicine and human wellbeing as practiced in any one system of healing: cosmopolitan, traditional or plural.
- Term 1 The Medical Anthropology core course provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts and approaches in the discipline, including interpretative and critical medical anthropology, therapeutic interrelations between patient, healer and community, belief and efficacy in healing practice, global public health challenges and the role of health technologies in addressing risk and prevention across local and transnational arenas of health care.
- In Term 2, a seminar on Clinical Ethnography will cover methodological approaches to provide a hands on approach to the practice of doing clinically-relevant ethnography. This will include discussions of the ethical dimensions of work with clinical populations, designing and setting up a project, using clinically-informed ethnographic techniques, and critical analysis of the inequalities and cultural ideologies shaping intervention and health outcome. Examples will illustrate the range of clinically-relevant ethnographic approaches, exploring such topics as understanding patients' experiences of cancer or mental illness, clinical trials, bioethics, cultural competency, reflexivity, interviewing, narrative analysis, and constructing an anthropological understanding of local therapeutic approaches in sociopolitical context.
Assessment of Core Courses
- By formal written examination on the whole field of medical anthropology
- By writing an essay on a topic the student chooses related to the core Medical Anthropology elements during Term 1
- By drafting a research proposal in the context of the Term 2 Clinical Ethnography Seminar
Methods and Research
- Anthropological Methods - The methods taught are both those developed in classical social anthropology (as used in extended fieldwork) and those more recently developed for shorter-term social survey work, along with computer-based analytical techniques. The Clinical Ethnography seminar in Term 2 provides a framework for thinking and practically applying different methodological approaches to real world health situations. In addition, weekly Research Seminars critically examine methods and research techniques (and their problems) that are particular to medical anthropology.
Optional Courses
The student takes three subsidiary subjects or options. Options available include courses that are both complimentary to medical anthropology and/or those that provide theoretical and methodological approaches drawn from across the broad focus of the department including social, cultural, biological and material culture.
Highlighted options for the MSc Medical Anthropology include:
- Anthropology of Science, Society and Biomedicine
- Ritual Healing and Therapeutic Emplotment
- Reproduction, Sex and Sexuality
- Anthropology of Ethics and Morality
- Anthropology and Psychiatry
By three essays, one for each of three optional courses. These essays together are worth 25% of the degree's total mark.
The purpose of the dissertation is to provide both an exercise in and a test of the student's mastery of the medical-anthropological approach to an issue of his or her choice. The topic chosen usually arises either from a professional interest of the student, or may be part of a research programme to be developed in the PhD.
Recent masters dissertation topics have included:
- Religious Notions Related to Clinical Treatment: An Example of Burmese Buddhists in England
- The Evil Eye: Dialectices of Change and Modernity
- You Can Never Tell: A study of information control by African women living with HIV in London
- Reflections on Hygiene and Sanitation: Rituals of Purity and Impurity in a Nepalese Brahman Household
- Identity and Psychopathology in Black African-Caribbeans in London
A dissertation of 15,000 words within the field of medical anthropology (50% of total mark).
Research seminars and activities
A weekly Medical Anthropology Research Seminar, open to all, runs through both terms, in which well-known researchers in the field of medical anthropology present their most recent findings. MSc students are required to attend and are expected to participate in the discussion.
In addition to one-off special events throughout the term, there
are also Research Reading Groups in the department that offer students and
staff an informal and productive alternative learning environment for
generating new ideas and developing critical, engaged thinking.
Current relevant
active RRG groups include
- Biosocialities, Citizenship and Health
- Cosmology, Religion, Ontology and Culture (CROC)
- Reproduction
Our newly established research platform Subjectivities and Biosocialities of Health and Illness provides an overview of the wealth of research and collaborations currently taking place in the department under the aegis of the medical anthropology section.
Current Course Tutors:
Joe Calabrese
Interests include Medical anthropology, cultural psychiatry, mind/self/personhood, clinical ethnography, severe mental illness, stigma, healing, ritual, postcolonial revitalisation movements, family life and comparative human development, Native North Americans, African Diaspora societies, Bhutan.
Jo Cook
Interests include medical anthropology, the anthropology of ethics, mindfulness-based therapy, post-democracy, well-being and happiness, UK & Thailand.
Sahra Gibbon
Interests include genomic knowledge/technologies and public health in comparative cultural arenas (especially Latin America), gender, kinship, breast cancer and 'BRCA' genetics, biosocialities and communities of health activism and inter/ cross-disciplinary research practices.
Roland Littlewood
Medical and social anthropology of the Caribbean (Trinidad, Haiti), Albania and UK.
Key Information
Programme starts
September 2017
Medical Anthropology is a rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field and graduates of our programme have gone on to develop exciting careers in academia, clinical services, social services, government, and non-governmental organisations.
Top career destinations for this degree
- Medical doctor in specialty training, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (NHS)
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), Newcastle University
- Research Degree: Anthropology, University College London (UCL)
- Midwife, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- PhD Population Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh
Our approach is broad and open-minded, encompassing analysis of diversity issues in clinical practice, critical medical anthropology, psychology/psychiatry, social impact of genetic technologies, demographics, ethics, and studies of traditional healing. UCL is ranked fifth in the QS World University Rankings and our students benefit from a wealth of resources.
Careers data is taken from the 'Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education' survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 2012–2014 graduating cohorts six months after graduation.
Degree last modified on 6 January 2017 at 11:58 by UCL Publications & Marketing Services. Please contact us for content updates.
Students who complete the MSc Medical Anthropology have a large number of career options available to them. This includes:
- working as a medical anthropologist academically within the discipline of anthropology or other social science or health science field;
- working as an anthropologist in an applied health care setting in the UK or elsewhere particularly with NGOs and development agencies in developing country contexts;
- for those who already work as a health professional and return to their careers following completion of the degree gaining specialist knowledge and research techniques often enables them to work more effectively in different or cultural settings and with diverse populations.
Some of our recent graduates have gone on to secure jobs in academia, clinical services, social services, international aid, government, non-governmental organisations, and a variety of other domains. The skills taught in the course relate to field techniques and approaches to the analysis of data with an emphasis on qualitative methods and analysis.
On completion of the course the student will have a framework with which to construct and analyse medicine as practiced in any one society or community whether in the UK or a developing country, the ability to identify key problems and suggest solutions and an awareness of how lay responses and interpretations develop in matters of health and misfortune.


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Slight sales decline in Q1 2013/1410/24/2013
Guidance of organic growth in Profit from Recurring Operations between +4% et +5% for FY 2013/14
Press Release - Paris, 24 October 2013
Net sales for the first quarter of 2013/14 totalled € 2,013 million. In a more challenging environment, Pernod Ricard recorded an organic decline of -1%, adversely affected by:
- high comparatives in Q1 2012/13, both for major markets (US: +16%, China: +18%, Russia: +28%) and for Martell (+23%)
- the slowdown of emerging markets
- unfavourable mix
Reported growth decreased -9%, due to a particularly unfavourable foreign exchange impact over the period.
The Top 14 posted a -5% decline with a slight decline in volumes (-1%). Mix was negative (-6%), particularly due to the decline of Martell and Ballantine's in Asia, yet pricing remained favourable (+2%).
The growth of Priority Premium Wines (+1%) was driven by Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo.
The 18 Key Local Brands (+8%) posted a very good performance, in particular for brands targeting emerging middle classes.
The slowdown of emerging markets (-2%) was significantly impacted by strong comparatives (+13% in Q1 2012/13) and by China.
Mature markets (-1%) benefited from the strong performance of Western Europe, yet comparatives were unfavourable for the US.
During the period, the Group negotiated with its banks an amendment to its multi-currency revolving facility (€ 2.5 billion), which has been renewed for five years with the spread having been reduced 20 basis points for the drawn portion.
This announcement provided Pierre Pringuet, Chief Executive Officer of Pernod Ricard, with the opportunity to state: "Our first quarter was adversely affected by the slowdown of emerging markets and unfavourable technical effects. However, we remain confident in the diversity of our portfolio and the strength of our distribution network. We anticipate organic growth in full-year profit from recurring operations between +4% and +5%."
A detailed presentation of sales for the first quarter of 2013/14 can be downloaded from the Financial Presentations page.
Note: All growth data specified in this press release refers to organic growth, unless otherwise stated. France is now included in the Europe operating segment.
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Pernod Ricard is the world's n°2 in wines and spirits with consolidated Sales of € 8,682 million in 2015/16. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine's, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, Mumm and Perrier- Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob's Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, Graffigna and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard employs a workforce of approximately 18,500 people and operates through a decentralised organisation, with 6 "Brand Companies" and 85 "Market Companies" established in each key market. Pernod Ricard is strongly committed to a sustainable development policy and encourages responsible consumption. Pernod Ricard's strategy and ambition are based on 3 key values that guide its expansion: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust and a strong sense of ethics. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 index.
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Yes, a teen-age boy was caught palming the two blank tiles at the 2012 National Scrabble Championship, but cheating is rare in Scrabble, writes Stefan Fatsis, who's annoyed at all the snickering.
The boy was not "one of the top young Scrabble players" in America, as reported in the press, writes Fatsis. "Rather, he'd gained renown because of a performance at a previous tournament that seemed too good to be true." That's why his opponent was watching so closely.
The boy confessed and was ejected from the tournament, a five-day marathon.
Fatsis is the author of Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players. I enjoyed the book very much.


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COUTURE, Anna Mae, 86, of Alpena died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at home.
She is survived by four daughters, Susan (Douglas) Cosbitt of Alpena, Mary Jane (Jim) Buszka of Kalamazoo, Debbie (Tom) Powell of Gaylord, and Cynthia Mousseau of Alpena; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Ione Fernung.
She is at the Bannan Funeral Home where family and friends may call on Friday from 2-8 p.m. with a parish prayer service at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Schaeffer officiating.
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|Wilson Rush NGX Men's Shoe Scores
|Arch Support
|Foot Support/Stability
|Overall Sole Durability
|Toe Durability
Wilson had great success last year with the introduction of the Rush Pro, so its next goal was to make it even lighter, faster and more comfortable. The Rush NGX met some of these goals, but unfortunately couldn't capture the same exceptional all-around performance. Our playtesters loved the out of the box comfort of the Rush NGX. The shoe quickly molded to the shape of their feet and felt plush and cushioned throughout. They were also surprised at the level of durability it offered. However, the lack of a midfoot shank cost the shoe some support and stability, which affected how confidently our testers could move around the court. Overall, the Rush NGX was very comfortable, fast and durable, but it lacked the support and stability our playtesters were looking for.
As soon as our playtesters slipped the Rush NGX on their feet they noticed the plush cushioning and natural fit. Right out of the box Chris offered, "These shoes felt ready for the court on the first wear. The uppers flexed nicely, and I got the sensation the shoes were flexing and moving with my feet. The cushioning felt very plush and comfortable, and I felt very protected from the court no matter how hard I landed. Comfort-wise this shoe checked all the right boxes, and I enjoyed the ride from the first wear 'til the last."
"Excellent out-of-the box comfort!" Jason exclaimed. "There was plenty of cushioning to help dampen harsh landings, and the upper material flexed in all the right places. The padding around the ankle collar was also nice and plush."
The breathability of the Rush NGX was never an issue for either of our playtesters. Jason attributed the nice ventilation to the materials in the upper, saying, "The mesh throughout the uppers allowed for pretty decent breathability. I never felt like my feet were going to overheat in these."
Although they weren't the most breathable shoes he's ever worn, Chris still had no issues with his feet overheating during this playtest. He said, "While I never felt air flowing through the shoes like I did in the adidas CC Feather II, these shoes did a solid job of expelling heat. There is a lining under the mesh on the upper that blocks a little airflow (and makes for a very comfortable fit), but my feet never got too hot or uncomfortable. We had some hotter winter days during this test (creeping into the low 80s), and the shoes remained comfortable."
The lower than average arch support in the Rush NGX led to differing opinions from our playtesters. The shoe worked well for Jason's low-arched feet. He said, "The arch support was fairly low, but it fit my feet just fine. I think the soft cushioning quickly molded to my low arches, so I didn't really feel any discomfort."
On the other hand, Chris and his high arches had more of an issue, and he wished for more support. He offered, "I would have liked the shoes to have been stiffer under my arches. The level of support was OK, but nothing more. I'd add an aftermarket insole that has a nice midfoot shank built in, such as a Superfeet insole. The fit was low for me at first but got better as the shoes broke in and the insoles started to mold to the shape of my feet. I was left wanting for additional stability even when the shoes started fitting better through the arch,."
With no midfoot shank, the Rush NGX did not offer enough lateral stability for our team. Although the uppers provided adequate support, Chris wanted more stability throughout, especially directly under his foot. He said, "I was surprised that the soft and comfortable uppers actually provided decent support for my feet. It never felt like the uppers were giving too much or letting my feet slide off the base of the shoe. However, the chassis of the shoe was too flexible, and I didn't feel the stability I found in the previous Rush Pro from Wilson. I would have liked some added stiffness to make the shoe more stable and to offer better protection for my arches. I never had any rollover issues in this shoe, it just felt like it was twisting too much under my feet. I could feel the strain when coming to a quick stop or rapidly trying to change direction."
After a couple of close calls, Jason couldn't trust the shoe enough to move around at top speed. He said, "This is where the playtest came apart for me. While the support was pretty good, the stability wasn't. When I first started testing these shoes I was moving as I normally would, but I could feel the shoe give and torque with every plant and change of direction. A couple of times my feet actually did roll over a bit, but luckily I walked away without a sprained ankle. I never felt comfortable moving at full speed after that. This shoe sorely needs a midfoot shank. Don't get me wrong, it's definitely an improvement over the Tour Spin II shoes, but they still have a way to go."
For such a light and fast shoe, the durability of the Rush NGX surprised our playtesters. "Could the improved durability be attributed to the fact that I wasn't moving as aggressively because of the lack in stability?" Jason pondered. "Possibly. But the outsole was impressively durable, especially considering the lightweight feel of the shoe."
Chris was also pleasantly surprised, saying, "I was impressed by the durability of these shoes. I can be very hard on outsoles, but these held up very well. I had little wear on the outsoles, even in the usual high wear areas. For as soft and grippy the outsoles are, they provide great durability."
"Just like the outsole, the toe bumper proved to be very durable," offered Chris, our lone toe dragger on this test. "I drag my toes a lot, but I had no worries with this shoe. All of my dragging did little to damage the tough bumper. The outsole wraps up nicely to protect the tip of the shoe, and beyond that the upper proved to be very durable. I also like the additional material Wilson has added to the medial side of the forefoot to further increase durability."
Like we found in the Rush Pro, the Rush NGX provided exceptional traction on hard courts. Chris was able to execute any aggressive move he wanted. He said, "I really liked the level of grip I got in these shoes. I was able to push off aggressively and trust in the shoes to give me the traction I needed for a quick first step. The shoes also offered just the right amount of give on a hard lateral plant. I was able to slide out of lunges, etc., which helped take some stress off my ankles."
Jason had few problems with the traction of his shoes. He noted, "I could only remember a few instances when I was spinning my wheels trying to get to a ball. The modified herringbone tread pattern was gripping our TW court pretty well. It didn't matter whether I was moving side to side or forward and back."
Wilson designed the Rush NGX to be a lightweight, speed-oriented shoe, so there's no surprise that it received high marks from our playtesters in the weight department. Chris loved the fast feel, but he would've sacrificed some speed for more stability. He suggested, "I felt light and fast in these shoes. The transition from heel to toe was good, and that made the shoes feel even faster. Considering how durable the outsole and toe was, these shoes feel impressively light. However, I would have happily settled for some additional weight for added stability. A TPU shank doesn't weight much at all, and I wish Wilson would have used a beefier shank or added some other chassis stiffness to this shoe."
Jason enjoyed the feel as well, adding, "I never felt like the weight was hindering my movement. It felt pretty lightweight, and it had a nice low-to-the-ground feel."
Chris - "The traction, durability, comfort and cushioning were all great."
Jason - "Comfort without break in, cushioning, lightweight feel."
Chris - "The shoes were not stiff enough, and I wanted a more stable ride. I also much prefer the look of the Rush Pro. I wore the grey/lime green color, and I have to say I'm not a fan."
Jason - "It lacks enough stability to make it a true high performance tennis shoe."
Chris - "This shoe felt lighter and faster than the Rush Pro. It also proved to be very durable in the outsole and toe, much like the Rush Pro. However, the Rush Pro offered a more stable ride, which I preferred. The ventilation was up there with the new adidas CC Feather III, but less than the CC Feather II."
Jason - "Slightly more comfortable than the Rush Pro, but not as stable."
Playtester Foot Types:
Chris - Narrow width / Medium arch
Jason - Wide width / Low arch
Review date: February 2014. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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