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Pressure points
Aircraft cabin pressure often receives blame for passenger discomfort, from mental and physical fatigue to nausea, headaches and malaise. And while some justification exists for such claims, the subject is complicated.
To be sure, cabin pressurization is an absolute necessity for any aircraft that flies for long periods of time higher than 10,000 feet above sea level. Without pressurization, cabin altitude equals aircraft altitude. Though humans can adapt to elevations above 10,000 feet-the highest town in the world is Wenzhuan, China, at 16,728 feet-those of us who live at lower elevations will experience the ill effects of altitude at much lower levels.
With pressurization, cabin altitude atmospheric (or air) pressure is maintained at a lower level than the atmospheric pressure outside the aircraft. Although Americans typically think of pressure in pounds per square inch (for example, standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is 14.7 psi), cabin pressure is normally referred to as an equivalent altitude in feet, as this provides more meaning for most people.
Typically, the pressure inside an aircraft cabin flying at high altitude approximates the atmospheric pressure at 8,000 feet (about 10.9 psi), which is like sitting on the top of Mount Olympus (elevation 7,962 feet) in Washington. On the theory that a somewhat lower altitude enhances passenger comfort, some newer business jets provide maximum cabin altitudes of 6,000 feet. According to Bombardier, its Global 5000 and Global XRS business jet cabins have the lowest altitude-equivalent pressure of any modern jet-4,500 feet while flying at an altitude of 45,000 feet and less than 6,000 feet at an in-flight altitude of 51,000 feet. But even at this altitude, if your body is not acclimated to the atmospheric pressure at these heights, you will likely feel some effects during a long flight, if nothing more than slight drowsiness.
So why not maintain cabin pressure at sea level? Though it would be possible to build airplanes that could do this, it would require a stronger cabin structure (or "pressure vessel") and therefore greater weight, more powerful engines, higher fuel burn and so on. Since symptoms of altitude sickness commonly occur in most people above 8,000 feet, pressurizing aircraft cabins to this altitude is considered an acceptable compromise.
Does pressurization at this level really affect passenger comfort?
Though some have complained that cabin air lacks sufficient oxygen, a study by The Boeing Company seems to debunk this claim. In a typical modern airplane, Boeing noted in a report entitled "The Airplane Cabin Environment," about 20 cubic feet per minute of air per passenger is provided, resulting in a complete cabin air exchange every two to three minutes. More important, according to the study, humans at rest consume about 0.015 cubic feet of oxygen per minute, while the cabin ventilation system provides approximately 4.19 cubic feet of oxygen per minute per person-about 279 times more oxygen per minute than can be physically consumed.
Nevertheless, a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine in July 2007 suggests that aircraft cabin pressurization at 8,000 feet can affect passenger comfort. It noted that "acute mountain sickness [or "altitude sickness"] occurs in some unacclimatized persons who travel to terrestrial altitudes at which barometric pressures are the same as those in commercial aircraft during flight." The report said the sickness occurred in 7.4 percent of the 502 study participants, who experienced altitudes ranging from 650 to 8,000 feet.
Altitude Sickness
Though the levels of oxygen-about 21 percent-and the other gases that comprise air remain the same as altitude increases (and pressure decreases), the number of molecules of each gas decreases as altitude increases, resulting in "thinner" air.
At a cabin altitude of 8,000 feet, the partial pressure of oxygen is about 74 percent of what it is at sea level.
It is the partial pressure of oxygen in the lungs that forces it into the blood across the lungs' alveoli. As pressure decreases, so does oxygenation of the blood, which can cause altitude sickness.
Different people are affected by altitude sickness in different ways, though they usually exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: headache, fatigue, drowsiness, nausea, malaise, dizziness and difficulty sleeping. Passengers with existing health issues-such as high blood pressure, diabetes or recent surgery-may find those problems exacerbated. And those with serious respiratory conditions, such as emphysema, may have difficulty breathing in a pressurized aircraft cabin at altitude.
For people without health problems, however, research by the National Academy of Sciences concluded that "pressurization of the cabin to an equivalent altitude of 5,000 to 8,000 feet is physiologically safe-no supplemental oxygen is needed to maintain sufficient arterial oxygen saturation."
Other Problems
The most common complaint as cabin pressure changes is pain in the inner ear. This occurs because air trapped in the ear expands as the pressure changes, stretching the eardrum outward or inward. (The $10 word for this is "aerotitus.") As the aircraft climbs, cabin air pressure decreases up to the 8,000-foot level and higher pressure air inside the ear tries to force its way out. When descending, the cabin pressure increases, pushing the eardrum inward against the now lower pressure air of the previous higher altitude inside the inner ear. The accepted remedy is simply to yawn frequently, allowing the air to escape and equalizing the pressure. Babies often need a bottle to facilitate this yawning motion of the jaw. Chewing gum can help, too. However, these remedies may not work for individuals with severe nasal congestion, in which case a decongestant may be the answer. If you are really stuffed up, you risk a severe earache and sinus headache after landing.
Another problem that arises in pressurized cabins is that the air exchange system creates a dry environment in which humidity can be as low as 3 or 4 percent. This inhibits bacterial growth inside the aircraft but fosters dehydration in humans, which contributes to thickening of the blood. And this may increase the possibility of deep-vein thrombosis or aggravate blood-related health issues. One way to avoid dehydration is to stay away from alcohol and other diuretics, such as tea and coffee, and drink plenty of hydrating liquids.
Whether it's first class on a transatlantic flight or a business jet cruising cross country, cabin pressure and the overall cabin environment most certainly affect passenger comfort and may have an adverse affect on health.
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Villalobos Hall was filled to capacity on Friday night, as the College honored its many volunteer groups at the 3rd Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Fittingly held during National Volunteer Week--a brainchild of 1934 alumnus and U.S. President Richard Nixon--the event drew representation from 16 different organizations supporting the College in a variety of ways, from students in the Senior Class Gift Campaign, to Class Agents, to community members who support the cultural programming at the Shannon Center. During the celebration, Alumni Board member and well-known community leader Lyn Carty '96 spoke about the importance of each group's work, citing their many contributions made on behalf of the College. The pinnacle to the program was the awarding of the Dezember Medal for Distinguished Service to Ruth B. Shannon, a longtime trustee and friend to the College, and an unparalleled advocate for the College and its programs. Mrs. Shannon was presented the award by Whittier College President Sharon Herzberger and Medal namesake, Rayburn S. Dezember '53.


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As an eighth grader in 1986, John Cook urged a girl to commit suicide in the underground newspaper he briefly published with two friends. He accused another of promiscuity. He attacked black teachers and classmates with racial slurs. In Confessions of a Teenage Word-Bully, Cook tries to understand why he did it and the effect on his victims.
Ramming Speed was filled with gutter racism, written by me, that turns my stomach to think of today. It directed at two young girls the same sort of highly public, humiliating sexual slander and innuendo that helped drive 15-year-old Phoebe Prince to kill herself in 2010 in Massachusetts, and it literally called on one of those girls to commit suicide. As much as it was an act of defiance against a school administration we perceived as wanting, it was an act of brutal and indefensible bullying against children we knew to be vulnerable. It was wanton adolescent cruelty of the sort that routinely makes headlines today.
The girl urged to commit suicide by "Ramming Speed" did attempt suicide.
Cook was trying to impress the "cool kids," writes Emily Bazelon on Slate. The most promising strategies to prevent bullying rely on shifting the social norms, "figuring out how to make meanness socially costly, as opposed to power-enhancing," she writes.
Bazelon links to a story on "slut shaming" on WNYC's Radio Rookies. Reporter Temitayo Fagbenle, 16, interviews a friend who boasts of ruining a girl's reputation by posting sexual photos of her online. He's reveling in the "coolness points he scored," writes Bazelon.


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Requiem for the American Dream: The Best of the Second City explores the aspirations of immigrants that came here looking for a better life to the reality of today. This political and social satire is comprised of some of the best sketches from Second City resident stages and its Fifty-Two year history, performed right here on our newly renovated stage in Hollywood. The Second City is the world's premiere comedy theatre and largest school of improvisation and sketch comedy. Cast: David Alfano, Alex Backes, Josh Callahan, Rachna Khatau, Lynn Trickey and Cheri VandenHeuvel. Musical Direction by Ben Bromfield. Directed by Frank Caeti.


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RECAP: 2013 U.S. Marathon Team Trials
(Austin Schwinn, Stanton Collins, Aaron Mullican, Logan Mynar, Dylan Puckett and Jesse Lishchuk paddle in Houston. Credit: David Bean)
On Saturday, May 18th, Sugar Land, Texas made its debut as the host venue for the 2013 USA Canoe/Kayak Marathon Team Trials. The Houston Canoe & Kayak Club (HCKC), in partnership with Fort Bend Green, rolled out the red carpet for the best marathon paddlers in the country, including complimentary shuttles for athletes who flew to the race. Olympic-style name decals were provided for the athletes by Hyatt Place Sugar Land, the host hotel for the event. Whole Foods Market, also located on the lake, donated goodie bags for the athletes. The Texas Chiropractic College set their tent at the finish line to provide free massage and chiropractic care for the athletes following the race.
The conditions on the day were challenging. The heat and humidity arrived very late this season, only one day prior to the race. An aid station was positioned at the portage with volunteers serving water and electrolyte drinks in bottles donated by the Hilton Garden Inn.
High winds added another hurdle for the paddlers to clear. The horse-shoe course on Brooks Lake resulted in the winds hitting the racers from all directions twice on each lap.
The race began at The Fountains with a hand-held start from an 80-foot floating dock. In the Senior Men's race, Borys Markin led from start to finish. Markin, a former K4 bronze medalist in the 200-meter Sprint World Championships, represented the Rockaway Olympic Center (NY). By virtue of winning his division and beating the mandatory time standard, Markin punched his ticket to the ICF Marathon World Championships, to be held in Denmark in September.
There was a three-way race for 2nd place between HCKC standouts Tommy Yonley and Brad Pennington, and John Depalma (Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club), the two-time defending marathon trials champion. All three re-entered the water side by side following the 4th portage. Unfortunately for Pennington (who also served as Race Chairman for this year's event), his carbon fiber rudder had snapped at the stem just before entering the water, thus ending his race. DePalma and Yonley continued together for the remainder of the race until a sprint finish into a strong headwind, with Yonley edging out DePalma for 2nd place by 12 seconds.
The Under-23 race witnessed a talented field including three-time defending U-23 champ Austin Schwinn from Oklahoma City, LCKC standouts Aaron Mullican and Stanton Collins, and Texas ace Logan Mynar making his first appearance at the Marathon Trials. Schwinn and Mullican shared the lead for the first two laps, both ahead of the time standard to qualify for Worlds. The heat and humidity took its toll on the leaders however. As they slowed, Mynar passed Mullican on the 3rd lap, and he passed Schwinn on the 4th lap. Mynar held on to win his division, and served notice that he is someone to watch as the 2014 World Championships come to the USA.
The back and forth continued through the rest of U-23 field. By the fifth lap, Collins had moved into 2nd place where he remained to take the silver medal. Mullican, who had stopped at the portage aid station midway through the race (reportedly due to the extreme heat), fought his way back on the sixth and final lap to take 3rd place by passing Schwinn, who was having problems with his shoulder.
Jesse Lishchuk from Pennsylvania's Keystone Kayak Club and Dylan Puckett from OKC's High Performance Center made for a fast-paced Juniors race. Lishchuk executed a flawless race, including superb portaging skills, to win the 5-lap race by exactly 5 minutes over Puckett. Lishchuk also beat the time standard, and will represent the USA at Worlds in Denmark.
With Kaitlyn McElroy and Maggie Hogan granted exemptions to make the national marathon team, Alex McClain (LCKC) was racing against the clock to make the Senior Women's team. She did so in commanding fashion, and like Lishchuk, impressed with her fast portages even late in very hot conditions.
Ian Ross, also of LCKC, won the Senior Men's ICF C1 race, and also beat the clock to qualify for Worlds. As HCKC does not have any C1 paddlers, so all of the Houston paddlers were relieved to see Ross, who also happened to be the tallest competitor in the field, effortlessly clear both of the low water bridges on Brooks Lake.
Last but not least were the Masters races, which were present for the first time in some years at the Marathon Trials. Morris Paillet (HCKC) overcame a capsize at the start, largely with blistering portages, to come from behind to win the Masters 35-50 age group. Murray Hunkin (HCKC) and Steve Ulrich (HCKC) took 2nd & 3rd, respectively. Rusty Herbert (member of both HCKC & LCKC) won the Masters 50+ division. In the Women's Masters race, Karen Herbert won gold with Nancy Bowers taking silver.
Please see the race website at www.houstoncanoekayak.org for complete results. The event also was professionally filmed and photographed, so stay tuned for the visuals once they are edited and posted.
The following athletes met the time standards necessary to qualify for the World Championships:
Borys Markin 12.48 kph (senior K1 men standard = 12.1 kph)
Jesse Lishchuk 12.07 kph (junior K1 men standard = 11.9 kph)
Ian Ross 10.36 kph (U-23 C1 men standard = 10.2 kph)
Alex McLain 11.28 kph (senior K1 women standard = 10.8 kph)


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Dell and Best Buy: Tough Takeover Trades
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) - By next holiday season, you could be shopping at Best Buy (BBY) for a Dell(DELL) , Hewlett Packard (HPQ) or Research In Motion (RIMM) piece of hardware and all four companies could be in the hands of a private equity owner.
In a past age, the likes of Dell, RIM or HP might have drawn speculation of a mega-consolidation. Think HP's $25 billion 2001 deal for Compaq or Microsoft's(MSFT) unsuccessful play for Yahoo!(YHOO) . Now, it's private equity that feeds the tech sector M&A rumor mill, with speculation rampant that struggling PC-exposed former blue chips might be take out targets given their bargain basement stock prices.
Such is the state of the ultracompetitive tech sector and a private equity industry flush with cash and financing, but still hesitant to cut mega buyout deals.
You can always hope and speculate.
But investors trying to piece together the outcome of such speculation face a particularly uncertain outcome, especially given the relentless market share struggles of the likes of Dell and HP and the liquidity issues of Best Buy and Research In Motion.
Contrast the tech sector M&A rumor mill to that of telecoms at this time last year and its easy to see why the former may be a tougher guess for investors.
While investors owning shares in telecom sector "also ran's" such as Sprint(S) , MetroPCS(PCS) and Clearwire(CLWR) faced uncertainty on whether a value saving merger could be cut in 2012, there was an obvious set of potential strategic acquirers with cash and shares to make a M&A trade a decent gamble.
In the tech sector, an abundance of rumored private equity buyers and lack of strategic interest is a far more complicated speculation.
After Best Buy's co-founder Richard Schulze floated a $24 to $26 a share takeout 'proposal' of the struggling electronics retailer in mid-2012, a Monday report by Bloomberg News suggests Dell may be taken private , in a rumor that breaks new ground on the size of a deal private equity buyers might try to cut in the wake of the financial crisis.
Investors would do well to recount Best Buy's half-year march to a buyout before getting too excited about Dell's takeover prospects.
A recent stabilization in Best Buy's holiday season sales helped the company's buyout prospects ahead of a February 2013 deadline on Schulze's 'proposal' to take the Minnesota-based company private.
Even if Schulze finally decides to ante up with a formal offer for Best Buy, investors playing the company's takeout aren't likely to see a gain. Best Buy shares trade over 40% below the high end of Schulze's buyout proposal.
By year end, Best Buy, Dell or pieces of Hewlett Packard could very well end up in the hands of a private equity owner. Guessing how, when or if such a deal would occur is much more likely a money losing proposition than a similar telecom trade from 2012.


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Sturdy coolers we have found particularly fantastic for gifting on Father's Day.
Dad might not be a master chef in the traditional sense, but those hunting trips, fishing benders, and tailgating extravaganzas require an especially trusty tool for keeping his foodstuff safe. We�re talking coolers: crafted in the U.S., built for adventures urban to rugged, and guaranteed to keep contents cool as a cucumber. Check out offerings from three of our favorite brands below, then on Father�s Day, fill your favorite with dad�s choice eats and drinks for a fantastic surprise. Bonus points if you pair it with a planned camping getaway. Yeti Dad-approved pick:�Tundra 45 The Tundra 45 is our utility all-star: it�s hardcore enough for the fishing expedition, but easily transitions to backyard BBQ ice chest mode with the capacity to hold 26 cans. The folks at Yeti construct all coolers with the same technology used to mold whitewater kayaks, making this brand a cult favorite among outdoorsmen. Speaking of outdoor adventures, Dad�s new Yeti can double as a casting platform for fishing, and will keep his fresh catch safe from bears with its bear-proof locking system. Fill your Yeti with: Sweet and Sour Coleslaw Baja Fish Tacos Icehole Dad-approved pick:�M60 Patton Like the tank it�s named after, the M60 is a military grade workhorse. The brown, armored exterior gives a certain level of intimidation factor, whether the actual contents are intimidating or not. The cooler is big enough to keep wild game on ice after the hunt, or to house burger fixins� and brews for those fall tailgates. Icehole is proud of its rugged durability with features like rubber latches modeled after M2 Bradley fighting vehicles. Another bonus�Icehole actively supports military charities like Fisher House and Warrior Connect. Fill your Icehole with: Memphis Rendezvous Ribs Potato Salad with Herbs Igloo Dad-approved pick: Collegiate Colors Style points don�t have to be compromised in the hunt for a cooler that delivers. Igloo�s collegiate line will allow Dad to sport the colors and logo of his alma mater while stashing necessities for the big game. Choose from a list of 24 colleges, ranging from Big 10 to Pac 12 schools, and everything in between. The 60-quart rolling design will hold up to 90 cans and makes transportation a breeze.� Fill your Igloo Collegiate Cooler with: Cookout Potatoes Chicken Popeye Sliders Dad-approved pick: Yukon Cold Locker Line A budget-friendly take on the popularity of hardcore sporting coolers, Igloo hits a homerun with its Yukon Cold Locker Line. �We especially love the camouflaged lid that uses industrial grade gaskets to lock out heat in style. Yukon Cold Lockers work well with dry ice, or combination packing (dry ice and regular ice) for extended deep chill. Fill your Yukon Cold Locker with: Hearty Steak Sandwich for Six Shrimp and Pasta Salad Dad-approved pick: Igloo Contour 30 This 30-quart red, white, and blue utilitarian offering from Igloo is ideal for hassle-free trips to the beach. The Igloo Contour 30 is an ice chest begging to be packed with an array of sandwiches and beverages for family days in the sand and sun. �The curved shape is engineered to be easy enough for one person to carry, and the slotted lid ensures those sandwiches can be stacked miles high. Fill Your Contour 30 with: Muffuletta Sandwich Avocado and Turkey Sandwiches with Feta Mayonnaise This article originally appeared as on Relish


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For ages 8 and under. Help your future tennis star learn the game with the GAMMA® Revolution Training Tennis Balls. USTA® approved for 10 and Under Tennis, the red foam balls are perfect for tennis players ages 8 and under on a 36' court. Made with soft foam composition, your future tennis star can have a safer and easier learning experience thanks to a slower speed than standard tennis balls. USTA/ITF Stage 3 specification.
- USTA® approved for 10 and Under Tennis
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- Slower speed than a standard tennis ball for learning the game of tennis
- Soft foam composition provides a safer and easier learning experience for younger tennis stars
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Rated 3 out of 5�by Liquid_Cow Interesting... I bought these to help my new to the sport kids (6 and 10 years old) get better at their swings,and have more of a chance of being able to play. They do work as advertised, they bounce ok and they move a little slower giving them a chance to get in position before the ball passes them, however the speed also costs you range, so they do not travel as far. This makes playing with them on a conventional court difficult. The kids cannot hit them far enough. Might be more useful once they both have better control. October 2, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5�by Flea Best for young kids I use this product in PE class teaching beginner tennis skills. High school kids can be rough on them. One student sliced it hard and tore off a piece of the ball first day of use. October 20, 2012
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Rated 5 out of 5�by mjguida "Great Balls" for Tennis After some tennis lessons my 6 year old could return these tennis ball to the wall 3 times the first try. Great for making a full swing and getting ready for the next hit. Real tennis balls are too fast for beginners. Extreamly quiet too! July 31, 2012
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Keep food pans filled with entrees, sides, and appetizers covered until meal service with their compatible stainless steel pan covers. These lids are not only used to keep contents protected from germs and airborne contaminants, but to also ensure that meats, lasagnas, and casseroles stay hot and retain moisture. Keeping these covers on your steam table pans will also prevent your food products from becoming dried out and unappetizing. Read more
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If this does workout, and it does produces a distinct sourdough culture, I would imagine that this method would also apply to wine as well and one could try cultivating a yeast culture from their favorite winery or geographic region for bread or pizza.
Craig,You are probably right. No yeast left in my '91 Jordan cab sadly


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By NICK JOHNSON
Published May 23, 2007
The City Council accepted the resignation of City Clerk Louise Spence during a special committee meeting Tuesday.
The meeting was held to determine Spence's future. Her accountability and leadership have been the subject of concern of City Council members for a number of years.
Spence is one of three charter employees in the city, including the city manager and attorney, who serve at the will of the council.
Her dismissal was brought up for discussion at the end of a regular council meeting by Vice Mayor Ted Phillips, but Mayor Michael Yakes decided it should be the topic of a special meeting out of respect for Spence.
"She's my friend. It's one of those situations of difficulty for me," Yakes said.
Phillips offered a number of examples of what he called Spence's incompetence, including misplacing documents and failing to update him on hotel reservation changes.
"I've kind of been cast as the ogre in this situation," Phillips said, but reminded the council that he had helped her attain the position and previously suggested that she be given another job with the city instead of being dismissed.
"I got her the job and offered her everything under the sun. Nothing worked," he said.
A main concern of the mayor and council members was the frequency that the issue had been coming up.
In response to concerns in 2004, the city allotted almost $20,000 for a study on the clerk's responsibilities and performance by the Florida Institute of Government at USF. The study suggested clarifying duties outside the city charter and improving performance evaluations.
Spence's current salary is $60,892.
Both Yakes and the council mentioned that Spence's performance and ability to oversee the employees of the Clerk's Office had been the topic of discussion numerous times since the study.
Spence, who is in her 10th year in the position, was ultimately satisfied with the council's decision to accept her terms of resignation.
"I'm content," she said. "I just hope some of these issues can be put aside. Some of these issues are kind of petty."
Phillips said he went along with the motion to settle it but felt it was not the best option for the taxpayers of Gulfport.
"My feeling was, the best option was if she left at lunch," he said.
Spence will continue in her position until Jan. 1, when she will be eligible for retirement.
Nick Johnson can be reached at email@example.com or 893-8361.
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by Anton Shilov
After Microsoft decided to go on with rather strange Xbox 360 name for its second generation Xbox game console, many wondered what would be the name of the third-generation. According to a Microsoft roadmap published unofficially, the Xbox Next will carry "Loop" name (or it may be a code-name) and will be, as already revealed, become available in 2013
The Microsoft roadmap, which includes both software and hardware, published by MS nerd blog claims that the software giant will announce Xbox "loop" at the E3 show in June '13 and will launch it at Build conference in September, 2013. Given the fact that the release of the console depends not only on the readiness of software and hardware, but also the ability to manufacture such hardware in volume, any dates two years ahead of the release should be considered as preliminary.
It is unclear whether the "loop" will be official name for the next-generation Xbox, or is a code-name of the project. In any case, the world "loop" should emphasize that the console represents all entertainment and lifestyle technologies possible and is not just for gaming.
It is interesting to note that a year after the launch of Xbox Next/Xbox Loop - in 2014 - Microsoft will unveil a new Kinect HP2 [high-precision 2] motion sensor as well as will issue a major Xbox product update (PU). The Kinect HP2 is projected to be launched in November '14, the same month as the Xbox product update will be released to web (RTW).
While it is unclear whether the next-gen Xbox will be called Xbox Loop or will carry Xbox 720 name, since the 2013 launch timeframe appears to come from at least two sources, it looks like that year Microsoft will actually launch its new video game system.
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Issue Brief #3793 on Legal Issues
December 5, 2012
December 5, 2012 | Issue Brief on Legal Issues
Retiring Senator Daniel Akaka (D–HI) has indicated, with the support of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D–NV) and the Obama Administration, that he intends to push his "Carcieri Fix" (S. 676) during the lame-duck session of Congress. The bill would give the Secretary of the Interior largely unbridled discretion to turn over tens of thousands of acres of private land to Indian tribes.
Before giving serious consideration to a Carcieri Fix, Congress should establish clear and specific standards, including elucidating what constitutes a legitimate "tribal need," in order to guide the land trust decisions made by those executive branch officials acting under a grant of congressional authority.
The Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (IRA), sometimes known as the Indian New Deal, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire land and hold it in trust "for the purpose of providing land for Indians." The IRA secured certain rights for Native Americans by reversing the privatization of communal holdings of American Indian tribes (which had occurred under the Dawes Act of 1887, which was designed to assimilate Indians into American society by breaking up reservations into private property that was "allotted" to individual Native Americans) and by restoring to those tribes the management of their assets, which consisted mostly of land.
The IRA was designed to repair the social fabric of many of the tribes that was seriously frayed once their reservations were dismantled and to restore their economic well-being. Additionally, many of the individual Native Americans who received allotments of land under the Dawes Act fell into poverty and eventually lost their land, which exacerbated the problem.
One of the more controversial provisions in the IRA allows the U.S. government, acting through the Interior Department's Bureau of Indian Affairs, to acquire non-Indian land and to "take it into trust" for the Indians. By doing so, the U.S. government at least partially removes the land from the state's traditional jurisdiction, thereby exempting it from certain state laws, including environmental laws, land use regulations, property and other taxes, and, in some cases, criminal laws and civil liability. This allows the tribes to use the land for purposes that might otherwise be circumscribed by the state, such as operating gambling casinos, which is generally prohibited under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA) unless the land qualifies under one of the exceptions set out in Section 20 of that act, a loophole that is frequently exploited.
With the passage of the IGRA, applications filed with the Interior Secretary seeking to have private land put into trust for a tribe's exclusive use expanded exponentially. Some "claimants" (often gaming investors) have rewritten tribal histories to try to obtain federal recognition[1] and establish a bogus historical connection to marketable land suitable for a casino. Some applicants seek restored or contiguous lands and cite vague or ambiguously worded proposed uses for that land. There is nothing to prevent the applicants from establishing casinos—which has been known to happen—on land that meets the requirements of Section 20 of the IGRA[2] once it is appropriated by the Interior Secretary and put in trust for their use.
Many of these applications were approved despite a lack of adequate environmental reviews and significant opposition from state and local governments and from citizens in adjoining communities who share the use of aquifers, roadways, and other resources. Among the problems that have resulted are:
Additionally, removing these lands from state and local tax rolls puts an increasing economic burden on the taxpayers of the affected states.
In 2009, in Carcieri v. Salazar, the Supreme Court held that the term "now under Federal jurisdiction" referred only to tribes that were federally recognized in 1934, when the IRA became law, and that the federal government could not take land into trust from tribes that were recognized after that time. Several bills have been introduced since that time designed to "fix" Carcieri by amending the IRA so that land can be taken into trust for Indian tribes recognized by the federal government after 1934.
Fixing the "Carcieri Fix"
Before giving serious consideration to a Carcieri Fix, Congress should:
Legitimate Needs vs. Bogus Claims
Congress should strive to satisfy legitimate tribal needs while protecting against bogus claims. It should also try to ensure that the views of state and local governments and affected non-Indian communities are given serious consideration and that potential adverse impacts are mitigated. Thus, serious revision of the Carcieri Fix is in order.
—John G. Malcolm is a Senior Legal Fellow in the Center for Legal & Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation.
Show references in this report
[1]The seven mandatory criteria that the Bureau of Indian Affairs uses to evaluate whether a tribe is entitled to federal recognition are set forth in 25 Code of Federal Regulations § 83.7, http://cfr.vlex.com/vid/83-mandatory-criteria-acknowledgment-19726776 (accessed December 4, 2012).
[2]25 U.S. Code § 2719. See also Office of Indian Gaming, September 2007 Checklist for Gaming Acquisitions, Gaming-Related Acquisitions, and Two-Part Determinations Under Section 20(b)(1)(A) of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, September 21, 2007, http://www.bia.gov/cs/groups/public/documents/text/idc-001904.pdf (accessed December 4, 2012).


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I bought it to make a recipe: 1 scoop of Dymatize Gourmet swiss chocolate whey + 01 egg + 01 tsp of coconut oil + 02 tsp of milk (aldmond milk, coconut milk, it's up to you!). Blend well and put 35 to 40 seconds in the microwave. For those of you who are craving for some chocolate, this recipe is for you!!! And since I have too sweet whey, this is the best one I've ever tried! You can also add some bananas, cinnamon, some berries.. YUMMY !!!!!
Muito Bom
Posted by Reviewer2635158 on Nov 10, 2011
O produto contém uma concentração boa de vitaminas e proteína e o gosto é excelente. Muito parecido com o achocolatado de Alpino.
Posted by 5714334262408698963 on Mar 21, 2013
Na verdade existem opções com melhor custo x benefício, e que forneça mais proteina por dose. Este é relativamente baixa, mas seu preço também é baixo, então acho que vale a pena.. o gosto é muito bom e dissolve muito bem! Recomendo
Posted by 5596582878535016626 on Apr 13, 2013
Good protein, but it doesn't mix very well and the taste is average at best.
It's not the best taste!
Posted by Reviewer3189664 on Nov 16, 2011
The label say: "The best flavor". It's not. And doesn't mix easyly.
Ok product
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Using this before bed because of the slow realeasing casein protein in it. Works good in that manner! Negative is that the taste is a little strange and it does not dissolve very well. Even when i add extra fluid, it still wont be 100% dissolved. Positive: Cheap and nice mix of whey and casein.
still not received the product
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still not received the product
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I had eat the gourmet at night before sleep
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This is a wonderful area to live in. Winter time it gets a bit overrun, summer you have the place to yourself. Good schools, well run city government, and happy people. All shopping is close and major roads only 5 minutes away.
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Health Care - 8/5/2013
Health Care is excellent[Comment on this Posting]
South Florida - 1/16/2011
The climate is great for about 2-3 months of the year. The rest of the year is fine, as long as you like to be soaked in sweat every time you step outside for more than a minute or two. The traffic is like any other crowded metro area that lacks decent public transportation, but down here you get the added bonus of the masses of the unlicensed, uninsured, and ultra-aggressive drivers who are quite proficient at road-rage. But the experience is not limited to driving. Most places you go in South Florida, people serve up hearty helpings of "get out of my way" and "me first" with an extra-large side of "sense of entitlement." I have had the pleasure of living in South Florida for about 3/4 of my life, but have also traveled quite a lot over those years and I have yet to find a place where the overall vibe can compete with Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties in terms of hostility and rudeness. I chalk it up to the combustible combination of several factors: the heat and humidity, the over-crowding, and the clash of cultures, to name just a few. It isn't always obvious to people who come for a visit, or even for the first couple of years of living here, but it seems to become an unfortunate fact of life for most people who have lived down here after the first few years, if not sooner. Yes, I would like to move, and yes, I welcome information about other areas, thanks! =)[Comment on this Posting]
Boca Raton, expensive - 11/12/2010
Living in Boca Raton Florida is nice, but is all about shopping; real estate is expensive; nice weather.[Comment on this Posting]
Boca is Expensive, But Pleasant - 5/6/2010
Expensive to live here. Lots of gated communities. But ammenities abound.[Comment on this Posting]
The City That Has It All - 12/9/2009
Boca Raton is an easy city to live in. It has it all. It is possible to work,
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Boca Raton - 12/21/2008
Beautiful weather year round, and great shopping. Perfect place for a retired person/couple to live.[Comment on this Posting]
I love Boca Raton! - 9/29/2008
Boca Raton is an absolutely beautiful city. Its lush landscaping, well manicured lawns and streets and magnificent Oceanside parks and recreational areas are just the beginning of what this beauty this city has to offer. It is a well planned city with everything an individual needs to enjoy life in Florida. For a small city, Boca Raton has a lot to offer. It has two major universities, 2 major hospitals, 3 beautiful city park beaches, a major shopping mall along with many other smaller ones, Million dollar mansions and country clubs to cute and quaint communities, A rated public schools and some amazing private schools, wide roadways and highways for easy commuting, its own private airport, magnificent ocean and beaches, great restaurants, entertainment, proximity to 3 major international airports and cultural centers and an international mix of educated professionals and families. I have lived here for over 17 years after living in other major cities and out of this country. All I can say is I LOVE BOCA RATON and I recommend it to everyone that I meet. I have had people argue with me, but after they live here for 2 years or more, they do NOT want to leave. I love it… its MY BEAUTIFUL BOCARATON![Comment on this Posting]
Boca Raton - 8/11/2008
Boca Raton is a great place to live...if you make over 100K a year.
It is very safe for the most part and generally provides a nice quality of life, but the cost of living is alot, and can start to add to the stress of living in an already overpopulated area.
Very congested building-wise and when the winter months hit, the city overflows with people.
A 4 mile trip take approx.20 minutes.
Schools are good, and although FAU is in the area, college students aren't really an issue.
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No other Place like it in Florida - 5/7/2008
There is no other place like Boca Raton in Florida. It's a very clean and beautifully landscaped city. " The city of trees", has parks, recreation shopping( Mizner Park and Town Center Mall ..the two largest shopping areas)and the best in entertainment and dining.
I would say it's a city that has something to offer everyone. It has more of a mix in age range than say Sarasota, Fl. I've lived there too but Boca has more sophistication and a city feel. But it can be costly to live here. Most of the city workers live somewhere else and commute.
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No other Place like it in Florida - 5/7/2008
There is no other place like Boca Raton in Florida. It's a very clean and beautifully landscaped city. " The city of trees", has parks, recreation shopping( Mizner Park and Town Center Mall ..the two largest shopping areas)and the best in entertainment and dining.
I would say it's a city that has something to offer everyone. It has more of a mix in age range than say Sarasota, Fl. I've lived there too but Boca has more sophistication and a city feel. But it can be costly to live here. Most of the city workers live somewhere else and commute.
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rich people and old people, but some hot girls[Comment on this Posting]
where to live - 2/13/2008
very difficult to find place i was living in the south of france for 5 years now i planning to coming back to the states i am locking place like south of california ( but my budget to low ) what you recommand[Comment on this Posting]
Sophisticated resort town - 7/25/2007
Boca Raton is a paradise for those who want to be on vacation 365 days a year. The beaches are uncrowded and pristine with white sands and turqoise waters to rival any Caribbean destination. Communities are kept beautiful in spite of the recent high costs of hurricane cleanup. Everything one needs in Boca Raton is within easy reach. Every time a new community is built a shopping center is built with the name of that community. This makes commuting times and costs for shopping very low in these days of high gas prices. Although Boca Raton lacks a real public transportation system, many people live within a short drive or walking distance of Town Center mall and Boca Center which are some of the greatest malls anywhere with the an incredible number of upscale, architectually impressive stores. Night life in Boca Raton is safe and community centered. There are outdoor cafes, night clubs and an amphitheatre in Mizner Park. Outdoor shows in Mizner Park and Royal Palm Plaza provide an abundance of free, family-centered entertainment.[Comment on this Posting]
rising cost of living - 6/27/2007
the cost of living is getting increasingly worse. specially the insurance and real estate tax situations. the tax cut proposals in Tallahasse are a joke and just make the politicians look good[Comment on this Posting]
THings to do - 6/23/2007
there are many things to do in Boca Raton, from the beach to shopping, its all great. high quality stores with friendly people. plenty sight seeing to do as well.[Comment on this Posting]
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This is a wonderful area to live in. Winter time it gets a bit overrun, summer you have the place to yourself. Good schools, well run city government, and happy people. All shopping is close and major roads only 5 minutes away.[Comment on this Posting]
Boca Raton Schools - 3/17/2007
My husband and I are planning to move to Boca Raton, FL. We have a 11 year old. Can someone, please, let us know which school(s) are better, emphasizing more science and math.
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Getting expensive - 1/6/2007
Boca Raton is a great place to live I guess. But you have to have money. I can see the draw for retirees, but raising a family here is prohibitive unless you've got the high six figure income and want a place to show off your money, your Hummer and your plastic surgery. If that's you, then come on down! Don't expect a great education for your kids, and expect to pay thousands for hurricane insurance every year.[Comment on this Posting]
Beautiful Weather in Boca Raton, Florida - 8/15/2006
If you love warm weather with a breeze (May thru October average 87 to 90 degrees) and balmy weather with a breeze (Nov thru April average 76 to 83 degrees) then South Florida may be the place for you! I think the winter weather is perfect and I can hardly wait for late November.
If however you like seasonal changes, sorry, it hardly ever gets cold here.
Cost of insurance is pretty high, so is property tax, but there is no state income tax. The average price of a single family home has gone too high for most people, although if you look north of West Palm Beach, the prices are lower.[Comment on this Posting]


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The United Badminton Club is a club that allows everyone interested in badminton to improve their skills and truly enjoy the sport. UBC is located in Fremont, California.
UBC offers lessons as well as group classes to people of all ages and skill levels. Their objective is to develop a passion in all badminton players, especially juniors. They do this by using scientific training methods that help players develop both mentally and physically and improve their physical conditioning skills as well as developing strategies. After accomplishing these tasks, players are able to master the sport while developing a hobby and establishing team spirit. Their players are able to attain superior results.
UBC has classes that fit everyone's needs. Group classes are offered for those who want to play with friends or meet new people. Classes are no smaller than four people, and no larger than eight. This ideal class size enables students to one-on-one instruction from the coaches, and allows them to interact with one another and build camaraderie with team members. For those interested, private lessons are also available.
Head Coach Xiaomu Liu has had a very successful career, both playing and coaching. While playing, Liu won 6 major Chinese and International tournaments before having to retire early due to an untimely injury. His coaching career has been even more outstanding. Liu was the head coach of the Peruvian National team from 1994-2002. During the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, the only badminton player to qualify for the Olympics from South America was one of his students. During his tenure as the Peruvian National Coach, Liu's teams won 133 gold, 102 silver, and 121 bronze medals. Liu has been coaching at UBC since 2005. Assistant Coaches Ziwei Qin, Colin Wu, and Eleen Chen have combined to have won 14 titles in the last 13 years.
If interested in joining The United Badminton Club, please email at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 510-656-CLUB (2582).


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The 5 Dumbest Things in the Smartphone World
Here are five of the lowest-hanging fruits:
1. Carrier contracts : This is as much the U.S. consumer's fault as is it the carriers' fault.
The U.S. consumer is apparently incapable of doing basic math. The consumer takes a $150-$450 subsidy up-front, for the benefit of paying $1,080 or so in higher monthly charges over two years ($45 in monthly savings multiplied by 24 months). In the meantime, the consumer has a device that's locked to one carrier, with zero flexibility.
Basically, the U.S. consumer is so stupid so as to look at the Day 1 price but not consider what he or she is really paying over two years. I could draw a political analogy, but we're talking about the 47% here... or perhaps a much bigger number: Give me free stuff today; who cares about what it will really cost me over the life of the agreement.
You can buy your Android, iOS or other device for cash up-front and save mostly $45 per month -- or perhaps even more -- but the U.S. consumer is either too uneducated or to poorly proficient in basic math to bother. When I see this, it's small wonder our society is drowning in debt and irrationality. Very discouraging.
2. Tiny batteries : Regardless of platform -- Apple (AAPL) , Google (GOOG) , Microsoft (MSFT) , BlackBerry -- I believe 99% of people are complaining about crummy battery life. Depending on how you use your device, most people are getting five to 10 hours of battery life. That's dramatically unacceptable. Battery life needs to at least double in order for customer satisfaction to be reasonable.
On the other hand, I believe perhaps 1% of smartphone buyers complain their device isn't thin enough.
Okay, so what do we have here? 99% of people complain about poor battery life, 1% complain that their device is too thick. Seems to me that every smartphone maker should focus on adding a couple of millimeters in thickness in exchange for doubling the battery life.
This is a classic case of manufacturers totally misjudging the customer base. There is some sort of collective disease among all the smartphone makers here, force-feeding the consumers too-thin devices when they would rather have a slightly thicker device with double the battery life.
3. Android skins : Google's pure Android Nexus is an excellent operating system, but it's being fragmented and butchered by the various hardware makers. If you have a good thing, what do you do? Create umpteenth variants of it, all of them inferior and confusing!
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Skip to comments.Cameras in tow, Blagojevich surrenders to prison
Posted on 03/15/2012 12:40:56 PM PDT by Lazamataz
(Reuters) - Convicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich surrendered at a Colorado prison on Thursday to begin serving a 14-year sentence on corruption charges, with TV news cameras tracking his every step.
News cameras followed the former governor being driven from Denver's airport and walking into the Federal Correctional Institution Englewood, about 15 miles southwest of Denver, where he has been assigned inmate number 40892-424. He wore jeans, a navy sports coat and carried a small backpack.
Emerging from his North Side Chicago home early Thursday to travel to the airport for a flight to Denver, an unsmiling Blagojevich, 55, spoke briefly to waiting reporters.
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Either way the election goes, he's pardoned on that day.
I'm sure you're right. Because a guy like Blago would NEVER take the heat alone without an iron clad agreement, methinks.
Blago made noises about knowing where the bodies were buried. Suddenly he shut up. He could destroy this president, but didn't. Something's up, where he benefits for being quiet.
Frankly, I'm surprised Blago's even serving a day. I would have expected Barry's boys to delay the sentence start.
"Somethings up, where he benefits for being quiet."
Obama Pardon in January, or why his wife isn't in prison, too.
Tried to tell my husband this last night, that Blago surely had a deal to shut up and protect some... and that he'll be pardoned soon enough.
"Watch your cornhole, bud."
I don't think so. You're giving him way too much credit.
He wasn't so much a big-shot dealmaker on the inside of things as he was a pip-squeak wannabe who happened to have the personality to win elections. Everything he did was to try to benefit himself personally because he wasn't "in with the in crowd".
I think they'll let him rot because they know he hasn't got anything on them.
Did you catch that he held a press conference last night at exactly 5:02PM? Timed so the TV stations could carry it live...classic Blago...
WGNTV news last night had a feature on this. The reporter made it seem a shame he had to endure a prison sentence, with nothing but loyal supporters (yes, they exist) being interviewed.
Along with this, they reported the Catholic school his girls go to is being closed for budget reasons. They even had Blago on mic saying it's a shame that at a time their father has to go to prison, his girls are losing their school. This too was made into a crying shame by the reporter.
Today a breakfast, a friend told me he heard the family is moving to Colorado to be near Blago. If true, what's the big deal about a Chicago Catholic school closing (insofar as his daughters are concerned)? It won't affect them. In any event, whether they go to Colorado or not, the wife's father will surely step up and take care of his daughter and the kids.
If he lives that long. Dead men tell no tales.
He is supposed to be broke. It will be interesting to see how his wife supports herself. She was a Real Estate agent involved with Rezko. Someone will be sending her money.
could be that his family would feel the pain for his
failure to keep mum.
Shave his head.
Obama probably gave the same speech that Bob DeNiro gave Ray Liotta in Goodfellas, right before Ray went to jail for the first time, "You took your first pinch like a man and you learn two great things in your life. Look at me, never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut."
That's an awful thought!
I'm not a Blago fan but 14 years seems exccessive?
I mean there are child perverts who have gotton out in less than two years? Heck, murderers have gotten less time.
"Surrenders" LOL makes me laugh.
As if the POS had a choice.
If this were any of us regular people, we would have been sitting in the can since day 1, and no option to go to Freddys Frozen Custard and Steakburgers for that final hamburger.
Most likely will spend the first night blubbering like a baby.
This lunatic never shuts up.
Even on his way to jail, he's eagerly trying to meet /get face time with news media.
No shame, not one shred of contrition!
What an a-hole.
Remember what happened to the Friend of Bill Clinton? the judge died in prison...was it a heart attack? geez his names escapes me..McClellan? I always wondered how the Clintons got away with so many charges and how so many of their associates ended up dead or in prison.
Blago has left a list of names or info to be opened in the event of his death..at least I would think he was smart enough to do that
I think it's a wonder that the guy's still alive. I would have thought he'd had had a freak accident by now.
"'Surrenders' LOL makes me laugh. As if the POS had a choice."
Haha . . . better to "surrender" than face a SWAT team coming to extricate him from his home.
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I've seen it. though I didn;t record it because my VCR is broken. But I don't think it is any good. A Hard day's night and Help are much better. Magical Mystery Tour is OK and I still havn't seen Let it Be
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BEIJING (AP) Japan's Satoshi Ishii won Japan's fourth gold medal as the Olympic judo competition ended Friday, defeating Uzbekhistan's Abdullo Tangriev in the men's over 100-kilogram division.
Ishii, making his Olympic debut, went ahead on points and held on to the bell as Tangriev fought a defensive match and failed to mount any serious offensives.
Ishii took the lead with a koka point, and nearly ended it with 1 minute, 30 seconds left when he executed a sweep that narrowly failed to fall his opponent. He got a yuko to widen the margin and Tangriev could find no room to fight back.
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PEMBINE, Wis. – Goodman-Pembine hopes to make another strong tournament run starting Tuesday at Elcho.
The 2012 senior-dominated Patriots, who posted a 20-5 record, eventually fell in the tournament to the eventual state champion and "Mr. Basketball."
The 2013 edition takes an 11-10 record to Elcho (10-12) for a WIAA Division 5 boys basketball regional opener. Tip-off is 7 p.m.
"I am really proud of this team and the way they've competed this year," first-year Patriots coach Paul Whitt said. "I think there was some pressure on this team coming into the season. The reality is that this was a totally different team, a young team, that had the challenge of losing our leading scorer and rebounder halfway through the season.
"Add to it a new coach, the third coach in three years for some, and it is a lot to ask of a group of guys to compete and succeed. But they have fought hard, gotten better, developed their roles, and responded like champions every time I've asked."
Goodman-Pembine ended 2012 by winning the Lena Holiday Tournament, a first for the program.
"I know that's a highlight they'll remember for a long time."
Trent Heath (15.6 ppg), Alex Whitt (7.3 rebounds) and Roman Grebin (3.1 assists) are the team leaders.
"Trent was extremely talented entering the season, but continues to improve and develop into an all-around team player," coach Whitt said. "Roman has been a steady, consistent, dependable leader on the floor. Alex (Whitt), Randall (Bose) and Cody (Metras) have all made the jump from JV to starting and playing lots of minutes and a significant role on varsity, and Shaun (Seeley), (Alex) Gardner, and Jake (Garrelts) have become dependable players that are needed and counted on."
Elcho nearly yielded a 16-point point lead in beating the Patriots in Goodman, 52-49. The two Northern Lakes Conference schools met again in late December with the Hornets overcoming 21 points from Heath for a 52-39 victory.
"Elcho is a well-coached, balanced team with good guard play, an explosive scorer in (Jaeger) Adams, a post presence with (Clayton) Grose, and other solid players that make them a sleeper in our regional.
"Overall, I think Nicholas (Coach Hall) would agree our teams are pretty even, and it will come down to who limits turnovers and wins the rebounding battle."
Don't look for the Patriots to pull any major strategy surprises for the tournament.
"I don't think you want to change too much of your emphasis for postseason and bring extra pressure to the kids," Whitt said. "So philosophically we will continue to emphasize what we can control in every practice and game our effort, attitude, and focus."
Whitt said "turnovers and the opponent's offensive rebounding tells the story of every game."
"There have been a few games this season where we shot 60 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range, and 80 percent from the free throw line and lost because of turnovers and offensive rebounds surrendered," he said. "We've become a better defensive team the second half of the season, only giving up more than 57 points once in the last seven games, and will need to continue that trend to compete."
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knowing that I am better prepared than I was the previous year."
With every season that passes, I always seem to find myself amazed at how fast the off-season that directly follows it, flies by. In what seems like the blink of an eye, I find myself preparing for yet another competitive season. Last year ended in storybook fashion, with Team Night Train and the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation winning the World Championships in both the two- and four-man disciplines in Lake Placid, New York. To say it was surreal would be an understatement. As I look ahead to the pre-Olympic season, which will end with a test even on the 2014 Olympic track in Sochi, Russia, I find both confidence and comfort knowing that our first race this year will be on the very same track where we had so much success this past February.
The movie Groundhog Day is frequently referenced, regarding to a bobsledder's training during the off-season. During the months between May and September, the majority of my teammates, myself included, lift, run, eat, recover and sleep, only to wake up and do some combination of those five things all over again. Although the training is monotonous and tedious at times, at the end of the day, I truly love what I do. I treat each off-season as an opportunity to take a step back, assess the past year, and improve. From my first competitive season in 2007, sliding with now-coach, Mike Kohn, to now, I've learned quite a bit about myself and the sport of bobsled. Now as I find myself half way through my second quad, I use that knowledge to consciously make changes, with the hope that they will positively affect my impact as an athlete and a teammate. Pertaining to training, I firmly believe that there is always something that you can do better. With that belief, it is my goal to enter each season, knowing that I am better prepared than I was the previous year.
With the annual USBSF Combine and Push Championships earlier this month came a plethora of talented athletes on both the men's and the women's side. Rookies and seasoned veterans, alike, were both impressive and hungry. The results of both were a testament of exactly that. The sport is constantly changing and growing, and it's very exciting to be a part of that. I'd be hard-pressed not to say that collectively, this is the most talented group of athletes I've ever had the honor of calling teammates. That being said, I'm both anxious and energized for the fast approaching season's start, as we certainly have the talent to do extremely well.
As I'm writing this blog, I find it ironic that exactly four years ago to the day, my sliding career was in a much different place. I was in Nashville, Tennessee having corrective hip surgery, which, in retrospect, saved my career. Having missed the pre-Olympic season in 2009 and the opportunity to race on the Whistler track that season, I find myself very eager to participate in February's test even in Sochi, Russia. I also find myself more appreciative for the opportunity I have been given to represent my country and compete alongside and against the best in the world.


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High Altitude: Fact and Fiction
"I'll be fine if I arrive four days ahead of time and hike around."
- FICTION. Says Daniels, "Days three, four and five at altitude are the worst."
"Arrive the day before. Run the race. Go home."
- FACT. If you're unable to spend weeks training at altitude, this is the next best option.
"Pressure breathing works."
- FICTION. Pressure breathing—the deep inhalation and forceful exhalation of air through pursed lips in an attempt to simulate greater barometric pressure—has many advocates, especially among mountaineers. But Daniels is not one of them: "I don't think it will help."
"Don't tell anybody, but I take Viagra to combat the effects of high altitude."
- QUESTIONABLE. In 2006, Science Daily published a study citing that cyclists taking Viagra improved their performance at altitude by as much as 45 percent. In theory, Viagra causes blood vessels in certain tissues, such as the lungs, to relax, which helps increase oxygen transport to working muscles.
"Lightheadedness means the altitude is taking a toll."
- FACT. Lightheadedness is a common indicator of dehydration, a common side effect of running at altitude. When you feel lightheaded (or experience tunnel vision), it's a sign to slow down and hydrate.
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The following is Dr. Jack Daniels' ultimate high-altitude-race training plan, and mirrors the one his athletes used to prepare for the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City's thin air.
:: Report to altitude at least three weeks in advance and pursue your normal training schedule (i.e. do not cut back and do not take the first week easy). Drink a lot more fluids (high altitudes equate to drier climates). "The first week, you'll notice two or three pounds of weight loss," says Daniels. "And it's all water."
:: Five or six days before the race, return to low altitude or, better yet, sea level to replenish the body.
:: Re-ascend the day before or day of the race. In 1968, Daniels' athletes improved their times after going to lower altitude before race day.
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Brian,Is that an inverted pie plate that you used to form the skin and, if so, was it to avoid having to measure the diameter of the skin?...Freezing the dough pretty much stops all biochemical activity. Peter
So am I right about taking the ball out several days in advance? If I can get some cold rise for flavor & color without blowing the dough, I'll be happy.
90 pages? Yikes. I may have to wait a bit before wading into that one. Thanks for the link.


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