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Posted on 07/23/2003 7:03:32 AM PDT by LOL Clinton Was Impeached
He found the Titanic. Now Robert Ballard hunts the quarry of a lifetime
July 21 issue Ten thousand years ago, the Black Sea was a freshwater lake in the middle of a vast, low-lying basin. Its fertile valleys and lush pastures would have given Neolithic hunter-gatherers a perfect opportunity to make the leap to a more settled, agricultural society. But then disaster struck.
ABOUT 7,500 YEARS ago the ice age ended, the worlds climate warmed and the seas rose. The Aegean Sea breached a narrow strip of land, where the Strait of Bosporus is today, like a dam bursting. Seawater poured into the basin with the force of 200 Niagara Falls, raising the water level six inches each day and sending the human settlers scurrying to the hills. The story of the Great Flood was told and retold, eventually in Genesis: In the six hundredth year of Noahs life... the same day were all the fountains of the great deep broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. And the rain was on the earth forty days and forty nights.
Did Noahs Flood really happen this way and in this place? Some people think it did. In August, underwater explorer Robert Ballard intends to put this theory to the test. To do it, the 60-year-old Connecticut-based geologistbetter known for his elaborately publicized ship-hunting escapades, including the discovery of the Titanic in 1985is going to have to push the state of deep-sea technology. Hes designed a remotely piloted submersible, Hercules, which he claims can excavate for signs of human civilization at depths of 300 meters with a precision approaching what archeologists can muster with human hands.
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Not your fault of course. :-)
Prior to Ballard's FIRST Black Sea expedition, I noticed newspaper and website editors COULD NOT RESIST putting "Ark" in the titles as if Ballard was looking for the Ark just like the Titanic and Bismarck, even though it was clear from the articles there was no searching for or expectation of finding an Ark...again, I think it's the editors and not the authors doing it.
The time frame compared to the Bible. Before or after Noah? Stuff like that.
Sorry I jumped into this, but that has always been a question I have had as a recently saved soul.
God said it, that settles it- and that's good enough for me.
The brief response to the rest is that yes, if you don't believe Jesus was a deluded liar or a charlatan, you come around to seeing the OT as eyewitness account from an unerring source: God. As with everything, the central issue is Jesus.
Start with that premise, and the phenomena of geology with the resultant timeline are seen differently. Whereas someone who assumes a uniformitarian approach would say a stratum is old because it has old fossils, and the fossils are old because they're in an old stratum (see the pretty circle?), another with another assumption would see it differently.
The much shorter answer is that I'm not at all sure that dinosaurs, which there is reason to believe existed alongside men, weren't on the ark.
Twenty-seven species, and it took fourteen hours, thirty-three minutes.
Would it not be more in keeping with the theological objectives of the Hebrew Scriptures (as a commentary on the relationship between humans and G-D) to focus first and foremost on the theological message of the Genesis account of the Great Flood? And in so doing, one would note that there are other stories of the Great Flood from ancient Sumeria and Babylon; and one would note that the Genesis account deliberately borrows the main story line from the Flood story that featured Utnapishtim, but also deliberately re-casts the story to reflect theological convictions of Ancient Israel.
See, for example, what Nahum Sarna says about the Genesis Flood story in his book, Understanding Genesis. In this approach, attention to the literary character of the story leads to a greater appreciation of its theological message.
So my question is: what can an insistence on the literal, historical and geological veracity of the Flood Story ADD?
It's innate. He also has the amazing ability to ignore all answers to questions. There's a use for a skill like that at the DNC.
The Bible says seven days (Gen 7)
How did they load thousands of animals in seven days?
So I guess that's the basic problem "Christans" have with "Catholics"? Catholics pick and chose what they want to believe and preach? (And also, don't Christians have a problem with Catholics worshiping statues and stuff?)
Who is "they?"
As to the rest, I'm quite familiar with the argument. We could have a long friendly chat, but the bottom-line answer is fairly simple.
The reason why Christians "insist" on such things is that God's revelation is framed in history as well as words, and the words reveal the history (Hebrews 1:1, 2).
In other words, quite literally from Genesis to Revelation, God (A) DOES NOT reveal Himself by means of a series of high-flown apothegms and theoretical musings, but by starkest contrast (B) DOES elect to reveal Himself in words and deeds done in this year, in this kingdom, in this city, by this river, to this person with this name. There simply is no getting around it.
And Jesus affirms this very approach to both Old (retrospectively) and New (prospectively) Testaments.
So it all boils down to this: is Jesus a deluded liar, or isn't He?
A Christian is a person who affirms that He is the truth.
A person who denies that is a non-Christian.
"Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them"
See my Biblical Christianity message board. A thread up at the top happens to be about that very issue.
Also, for a contast between Biblical Christianity and Roman Catholicism, this site has several helpful, readable essays. Start with Slide 1 and Slide 2 towards the bottom. Then you might want to read the testimony of the RC priest who ended up leaving Rome for Jesus.
To do that well, one is not engaging in vague theological musings; one is carrying out hard literary and historical analysis to get at sublime theological truths. One is also recognizing how God revealed His Will to human beings living at a particular time and place, by means of inspiring human authors to write a story well in order to clarify more carefully the faith of Ancient Israel vis-a-vis other cultures.
Compared to that sort of insight, what is the value of arguing about the presence of dinosaurs on the Ark?
Ah, I think we have reached the premise. I've not the time to delve into this discussion fully, but now I see where you are coming from.
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DBZ Reference ! Forgot to add the Wood dragon (= Shenron2.0)
In the last pages, Shodai is gathering Natural energy just like Jiraiya did with his fight against Pain
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DBZ Reference ! Forgot to add the Wood dragon (= Shenron2.0)
In the last pages, Shodai is gathering Natural energy just like Jiraiya did with his fight against Pain
The symbolism of Madara's Bijuudama reaching the opposite shore and the flashback of him trying to make his pebble reach "the other shore" as a kid... very telling of where Madara's path went wrong. Kid Hashirama gives a lesson about how "more passion" is the secret to reaching that shore, and we already know that Madara's misguided passions are exactly what will lead him down his path.
A different translation said "aim higher", not "more passion", so I'm not exactly sure whether Hashirama was simply saying "try harder" or literally "put more *passion* into it." I assume sort of both, so I won't nitpick too much. It feels very "Rock Lee."
We still don't know how Gai came to know about them. It's possible that Gai's teacher learned about them from Hashirama, or something like that .
Then again, it is implied that the Gates come from the time before ninjutsu, since they strictly allow for inhuman combat techniques, rather than ninja techniques. We need to remember that people knew about Chakra before So6p (the existence of Samurai is hinting that), So6p have simply rediscovered it anew, proving that it can be used for other things, thus creating ninjutsu. The era of the Ninja came after the era of Samurais.
going on what zero said, i'd like to know what motivated so6p to create and spread ninjutsu and why exactly he thought "true power' would one day be necessary. if he had left well enough alone, there would be no way to resummon the jyubi and if given that, what would be threating enough to justify turning humanity upside down with a new lethality?
was ninjutsu originally a neutral but high potential way of acheieving many things besides simply combat and conflict?
perhaps sealing the jyubi was a temporary affair at best and ninjutsu was to prepare humanity for an inevitable return, mo matter if summoned or reborn.
and i think the best post in this chapter discussion was the guy asking if hashirama's many hands technique will be making hundreds of hand seals at once for seriously awesome... we should have discussed that more!
Obito is Tobirama's great grandson. The proof is in the pudding.
Power is nothing more than a tool, it depends on the person for what it will be used. It's possible that So6p spread ninjutsu, in order to test human heart and the current level of humanity's evolutionary state. Great power, quite often lead people astray, the moment they would have overcome it, the humanity as a whole would gain enlightenment and would proceed towards the next step of their existence.
The other reason might be that the world was devastated because of the Jyubi's rampage (it's quite likely that in their final battle, an unimaginable amounts of natural energy were used up). It's possible that So6p was going around the world, trying to repair it and to speed up that process, he started teaching ninjutsu to other people. After all, most ninjutsu are capable of intervention with natural world and even totally changing the landscape. Perhaps it was near impossible to live without the aid of ninjutsu at that period of time.
The additional hands might quicken the formation of necessary hand-seals, but it doesn't change the fact that by having one mind, Hashirama would be unable to perform multiple techniques at the same time (then again, he has the Wood Clone technique to do at least two different things at the same time ). Of course, if he had a technique that had a few thousands hand seals, then additional hands would certainly be helpful.
As I see it, prior to the Sage of Six Paths, humanity was at the mercy of the Juubi, which created and destroyed as it saw fit. The only problem is that, apparently, the Juubi lacks capacity for sympathy/mercy/intelligence. In other words, just as it created humanity, it also would destroy them on a whim, which is not a just situation.
By dividing the Juubi's power into the Bijuu, and bestowing upon them unique personalities and intelligence, he helped to balance that situation in the sense that there wasn't just one omnipotent-yet-unsympathetic being in power.
Likewise, the Sage of Six Paths taught humanity Ninjutsu to better allow them to take control of their own lives / influence their world. They wouldn't be as helpless.
I still believe that the Sage of Six Paths' comments on how the Bijuu would one day learn what "true strength" is falls more in line with the Younger Brother's philosophy of peace through love and understanding... I don't believe he felt that the Bijuu needed more power, but rather that they needed wisdom. Naruto is the one who has shown the Bijuu the potential for understanding between the Bijuu and humanity by showing that even one such as a Jinchuuriki, who was born to essentially wield the Bijuu as a weapon, is capable of sharing their pain and fighting for their freedom.
I know most people prefer a different definition of "True Strength", which refers more to Naruto being the reincarnation of the Rikudou and obtaining the power to stop Madara and his Juubi. My feelings are that this will happen, but it will be a result of Naruto's bond with the Bijuu. The Rikudou's intention was definitely not to create a power greater than the Juubi purely because he felt the existence of such power is necessary; quite the opposite.
- Now that Minato is back in the game, do you think that when he joins the battlefield,.. the other " half " is somehow going to react with Kurama??
Minato is high class, so he could strenghten his seal,.. but with Kurama being on the good side, he could be needing his other " Half of Power " with such a danger future ahead. How crazy would it be, if Madara/Tobi makes a way for extracting that half out of Minato during battle? As Madara has said; he needed a fully revived Juubi.
Those names of the bijuus could be Naruto's missing Yin part ( spiritual energy ), but like I said above: what if Naruto/Kurama extracts the other half?
... You're Dead 2 Me Now ...
I believe the Nine Names will play a different role than reviving Kurama's Yin half. I believe they'll be instrumental in either:
1. Returning consciousness to the Juubi to help it resist Obito/Madara's control without proceeding to rampage and destroy the Alliance shinobi. (This matches well with my interpretation of the Rikudou's statements that the Bijuu will be guided by someone on to the correct path, different from when the Juubi was first sealed within the Rikudou).
2. Re-assembling some of the Rikudou's chakra, which he probably divided and sealed within each of the Bijuu. I believe that chakra is part of the reason Naruto's chakra cloak takes on a Rikudou-like appearance, and somehow receiving some chakra from each of the Bijuu will allow Naruto to have a mental meeting with the Rikudou, similar to how he met with Minato/Kushina.
I don't know what it will mean for Naruto's powers when he receives Kurama's missing half; odds are it'll mean a bigger Kyuubi and a more perfect synchronization, perhaps resulting in a stronger Bijuu Mode without a time limit. Who knows... I wish we knew more about why Naruto was given specifically the Yang energies, and not the Yin. I'm guessing it's because Minato designed the seal so that the Kyuubi's chakra would naturally mix with Naruto's, which is probably different from Kushina's seal (which contained the full Kyuubi).
I rather think/believe thr Kyuubi's Yin, if not already free will free itself in due time. I say this because I don't think an edo can be a jinchuuriki. Tobi needed his black rods to bind the bijuu's chakra to the edo jinchuurikis, likewise Madara wants to be properly revived so as to be capable of becoming the Juubi's Jinchuuriki. These facts make it seem clear that as an edo zombie, Minato cannot contain the Kyuubi's yin.
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The Money gallery at the British Museum opened 14 years ago, and was at the time a new way of displaying coins and medals. It represented a new way of thinking about the history of money, and changed the way museums around the world told this global story.
Now, a new partnership between Citi and the British Museum means we are able to redisplay the gallery, make changes to the design and content of the displays, and take advantage of new knowledge and new ideas in museology and monetary history.
We will be building on the results of an evaluation of the current Money gallery that has been done over the past few years. This gives us some clear pointers for how it can be clarified and updated, and we have already started a programme of consultation with key audiences to find out what they would like to see the new gallery containing, and what questions they have about money and its history.
The gallery will use money as a lens through which to look at the history of the world, as well as showing the different forms and functions money has taken and had around the world in the last 3,000 years or so. The challenge for me as the lead curator on the project is to work out how to edit a complex global story down so that it can be told in a single room. But here I am lucky to be able to draw on the expertise of my subject-specialist colleagues.
Throughout the coming year, members of the project team will be tracking the progress of this exciting project, here on the blog, right up to the opening in June 2012.
I'll post something about once a month and, in between, there will be contributions from other people on how the project looks from their point of view.
We will be writing about (among other things) evaluation, object selection, text writing, design, conservation, and the tricky business of how you remove thousands of small objects from display and keep track of where they all are while the gallery works are in progress in the first few months of 2012.
The Money Gallery project is supported by Citi and opens in June 2012.
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There's a foul odor in my bathroom which I have not been able to locate its origin. This only started a couple of weeks ago. At first I thought it was from the toilet sewer lines. I resealed the toilet with a wax sealant and placed silicon around the base of the toilet. After about a days, the odor was still there. I checked the sink and shower drains to see if they were coming from there by plugging the drain and placing duct tape run-off valve. The smell went away for a day and thought this was where the smell was coming from, so I cleaned it with bleach, liquid plummer and hot water. This didn't work because I could still smell the odor after a couple of hours. I checked around the toilet for leaks and odor around the base, but couldn't find anything. The water trap for the toilet and sink look okay.
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Mechanical and architectural drawings have sometimes required circles with diameters of several feet instead of the several inches possible with a standard drawing compass. A beam compass was usually sold with just the points, which the user attached to the ends of a metal rod or wooden slat the length of the desired radius of the circle. One end was held in place, and the other end was pivoted around that end, maintaining contact with the paper. The patent model in the collection is a beam compass.
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Dietzgen 967A Beam Compass
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- This steel instrument is plated with chromium and stored in a leatherette pocketbook case lined with purple velvet. The inside of the flap is marked: DIETZGEN. The back of the case is marked: GERMANY. The beam compass consists of a solid tubular beam, 13" long and 3/16" in diameter; a second solid tubular beam, 6" long and 3/16" in diameter; a coupling for joining the beams with a thumbscrew; a needle point with a micrometer adjustment; a second needle point; a pencil point; a pen point; and a cylindrical case holding one extra lead and two additional needles. The handles on the points are cylindrical with a honeycomb pattern. The thumbscrew on the needle point with micrometer is marked: DIETZGEN GERMANY.
- The Eugene Dietzgen Co., a Chicago manufacturer and retailer of mathematical instruments, advertised the model 967A "Champion" brand beam compass and case in the late 1930s for $8.50. Dietzgen may have purchased instruments in the Champion line from Bayerische Reisszeugfabrik, a company in Nuremberg, Germany, that was owned by Joseph Dietzgen and made ECOBRA brand slide rules. See 1984.1071.04.
- References: Catalog of Eugene Dietzgen Co., 15th ed. (Chicago, 1938), 141; Dietzgen Essential Drawing Instruments and Materials, cat. no. 38A (Chicago, [1939]), 11.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1938
- maker
- Ecobra
- ID Number
- 1984.1071.02
- accession number
- 1984.1071
- catalog number
- 1984.1071.02
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


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NEW! HX-WA2 HD Camcorder
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- Image Sensor 1/2.33" MOS Sensor
- Total Pixels 14.4 Megapixels
- Effective Pixles
- Motion Image 11.9 Megapixels [16:9], 14.3 Megapixels [4:3]
- Still Image 11.9 Megapixels [16:9], 14.3 Megapixels [4:3]
- F Value F3.5(WIDE), F3.7(TELE)
Optical Zoom5x
Focal Length6.8 - 34.0mm
- 35 mm Film Camera Equivalent
- Motion Image (W-Range Zoom W mode) 40.0- 240.0mm [16:9], 38.9- 233.4mm [4:3]*3 / (W-Range Zoom T mode) 82.4- 494.4mm [16:9], 80.9- 485.4mm [4:3]*3
- Still Image 39.9 - 199.5mm [16:9], 38.6 - 193.0mm [4:3]
- Standard Illumination 1400 lx
Minimum Illumination9lx (Scene mode off: 1/30), 3lx (Low Light Mode: 1/15)
- Image Stabilizer Active E.I.S. [Electrical Image Stabilizer]
- Focus Auto/Manual
White BalanceAuto/ Manual (Sunny, Cloudy, Indoor1, Indoor2, Whiteset)
- Shutter Speed
- Motion Image 1/30 - 1/10000 / (Low Light Mode: 1/15 - 1/10000)
- Still Image 1/2 - 1/1500
- Iris Auto
- Zoom
Optical Zoom5x
- Advanced Zoom / W-Range Zoom/i.Zoom (Only for Motion Image) W-Range Zoom 12x, i.Zoom 15x
Digital Zoom120x [Motion Image] , 50x [Still Image]
- Media (Motion/ Still Image) SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, Built-in memory
- Signal System 1080/60i 、1080/30p 、 720/60p 、720/30p 、 480/30p 、540/30p
- Recording Format MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
- Recording/ Playback Mode*1 1080/ 60i , (1920 x 1080) / 1080/ 30p , (1920 x 1080) / 720/ 60p , (1280 x 720) / 720/ 30p , (1280 x 720) / 480/ 30p , (640 x 480) / 540/ 30p , (960 x 540)
- Audio Recording System AAC (2ch)
Microphone2ch stereo
SpeakerDynamic type
- Media Remaining Indication Yes
- Recording Format JPEG(DCF/Exif2.2)
- Recirding Image Size
- Still Picture [4:3] / 14 megapixels (4352 x 3264), 10 megapixels (3744 x 2808) / 5 megapixels (2560 x 1920), 3 megapixels (2048 x 1536) / 0.3 megapixels (640 x 480) / [16:9] / 10 megapixels (4352 x 2448), 7.8 megapixels (3744 x 2106) / 3.5 megapixels (2560 x 1440), 2 megapixels (1920 x 1080) / [PANORAMA] / 360° Panorama Horizontal (14400 x 720) / 180° Panorama Horizontal (7200 x 720) / 360° Panorama Vertical (1280 x 14400) / 180° Panorama Vertical (1280 x 7200)
- Simultaneous Recording [16:9] 2 megapixels, (1920 x 1080) / 0.9 megapixels,(1280 x 720) / [4:3] 0.3 megapixels, (640 x 480)
- Creating still picture from motion picture Yes
- Flash Yes
Power SupplyDC3.7V (Battery) / 5.0V (USB)
- Power Consumption 4.1W (Recording) / 4.5W (Charging)
- Weight
- Without Battery and SD Card approx. 238g (0.525lb)
- With Battery and SD Card approx. 259g (0.571lb)
- Dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 93.1 x 125.6 x 44.1mm (3.67 x 4.95 x 1.74inch)
- Interface
- AV output
- HDMI Yes(micro)
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
- Monitor
- Monitor (LCD) 2.6" Wide LCD ( 230,400 dots)
- AC Adaptor Yes
- Rechargeable Battery Pack min. 880 mAh / Lithium-Ion
- AV Cable Yes
- USB Cable Yes
- Included Software HD Writer VE2.0
- Tough Design Waterproof 3m/ 10.0ft
- On-Screen Display Language English, Spanish
Further Specifications
- NOTE *1 In PAL regions, images are converted from 60i to 50i, 60p to 50p and 30p to 25p for playback. / *3 without active mode
HX-WA2 is rated out of 5 by 1.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Camera I recently bought this camera and i must say I am pretty impressed with it. The pictures it takes are amazing, as is the video. This camera by far beats any other pocket cam i have had in the past and i have had a few of them. This camera has more of a professional feel to it and offers a lot more than the other "pocket cams" or "flip cams" This camera can easily become your main camera to take with you on family vacations and things, where other cameras in this category i find cant be as dependable and certainly doesn't take as nice of pictures as this one does. Its great to take high quality videos and pictures with the same camera. So far the only thing I would like to see change is the quality of the buttons, they seem to be a bit flimsy. Other than that im really happy with it...Oh and it would have been nice to have a lens cover too...
Date published: 2012-07-30
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Is this camcorder waterproof? (HX-WA2)Yes. This unit's waterproof rating complies with the "IPX8"rating. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described in this document are strictly followed, this unit can operate underwater, to a depth not exceeding 3 m (10 feet) for a time not exceeding 60 minutes.
Is there any way to place a protective film on the touch screen?Yes, a protective film can be placed on the touch screen.
Is there any software for the Max that will work with the camcorder?Yes, you would be able to use iMovie for videos and iPhotos for pictures.
Is there a camcorder that records video that does not split into multiple videos when the file size exceeds 4GB?All of the Panasonic camcorders maximum file size is 4GB.
Is there a camcorder that is compatible with a 128GB SDXC SD Card?There are no camcorders compatible with a 128GB SDXC SD Card.
Is the camcorder compatible with Mac OSX?The camcorder is compatible with Mac OSX. To import the videos use iMovie software.
Note: Videos recorded in 1080/60p is incompatible with iMovie.
I saw a notice on Panasonic's web site that a firmware update was available for my camera. What is a "firmware update" and is it important that I install it?Panasonic may occasionally add a new feature to the camera, or if we discover a minor problem after the camera started selling Panasonic may issue new firmware to make the necessary changes. Any new firmware release includes a description of the changes it makes. If you are having the problem it corrects, or if you want to add the new feature, follow the instructions and install the update. You should always begin the firmware update usong a fully charged battery.
I have used the wrong charger cable, now my camcorder doesn't turn on. How can I fix this?You will be required to send it to our Service Center to have the camcorder repaired. Click the below link and submit a new repair request. http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/RequestCenter?storeId=15001&catalogId=11017
How long can I record on a full battery charge? (HXWA2)The actual recording time will be between 40 and 50 minutes depending on conditions and feature use.
How do I record video and take photos with my HXWA2 camcorder?To record video simply press the button with the red dot on it. It is to the right of the battery on the back end of the camcorder. To take a photo press the button on the top of the camcorder directly above the battery.
How do I fix my LCD screen when it is freely swinging in and out while in use?You will be required to send it to our Service Center to have the camcorder repaired. Click the below link and submit a new repair request. Click Here
How do I combine two scenes, because when I pause the video when recording it creates a different scene?You are able to combine both of the scenes into one by using the HD Writer software that is provided with the camcorder. To use the software however, you will require an Operating System no earlier than Windows XP
How do I clean my camcorder?Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out the AC adaptor from the AC outlet, and then wipe the product with a dry soft cloth.
How can videos and pictures be transferred to my PC without using the supplied software?Connect the camcorder to the PC via USB cable. After camcorder and PC are connected, drag and drop the files to the specified folder.
Note: The files that are drag and drop cannot be edited, burn or playback using the supplied software.
It is recommended to use the supplied software to transfer the pictures and videos to the PC.
How can the error message "Check card" be resolved when inserting SD card.Confirm the SD card is not in "LOCK" position.
Check if the SD works in the PC. If yes, format the SD card using the PC and reinsert the SD card.
If the issue persists try to use a different SD card. If the issue remains on all of the SD cards the camcorder needs servicing. Click the link below and submit a new repair request: http://shop.panasonic.com/ecom/onlineRepair/login
How can I maximize my SD Card?The maximum amount of space will be achieved when all previous photos have been deleted. The actual number of photos your card can hold will vary depending on the size, resolution and content of the photos.
How can I fix the camcorder when it beeps twice and powers off even when fully charged?There appears to be a problem with the internal components of the unit. The camcorder needs to be serviced. Click the link below and submit a new repair request.
How can I fix LCD screen picture loss and vertical lines?There appears to be a problem with the internal components of the unit. The camcorder needs to be serviced. Click the link below and submit a new repair request.
How can I fix a loose LCD screen?The LCD screen is required to be serviced. The service center is where the camcorder needs to be sent. Click the link below and submit a new repair request.
How can I compare the features of the new camcorders?Go to the Shop site, select Cameras & Camcorders from the dropdown menu.Select Camcorders from the list. Place a check mark in the box above the camcorders you wish to compare (you can compare up to 4 items at once) Click on "Compare" at the top of the page.
How am I able to correct the error message that my laptop does not find the new equipment whenever I connect my Camcorder to the laptop?Make sure that you are using the supplied USB that comes with the Camcorder. Then, attempt to connect the camcorder to a different USB port. Also, you may try to connect to a different PC to determine whether the issue is with the PC or camcorder.
Does the camcorder have an upgrade conversion kit or a trade in value?There are no upgrades kits or trade in values for the camcorder. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Does software come with this camcorder?HD Writer VE 2.0 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media such as Blu-ray discs, DVD discs or SD cards using HD Writer VE 2.0, which is the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of HD Writer VE 2.0 (PDF file) for details on how to use it.
Can this camera be connected to a PC?Yes, to any PC capable of recognizing a mass storage device. Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows 2000/Windows Me. Mac, OS X v10.1 ~ v10.7.
Can the camera's menu be shown in any other language?Cameras sold for the US market generally support English and Spanish. Portugese is also now supported in some 2012 models.
Can I view my pictures on my TV screen?You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the AVcable.
Can I use this camcorder as a webcam?No, you cannot use this unit as Webcam.
Can I upload to YouTube or Facebook?Using the uploading tool ([LUMIX Image Uploader]), you can upload still pictures andmotion pictures to image-sharing websites (Facebook or YouTube).
Can I transfer videos without connecting the camcorder to the PC?The videos will need to be recorded on an SD card a placed into a SD Card reader to import the videos to the computer.
Can I record in PAL?No, NTSC only.
Can I leave the battery attached when I store the camera?Storing the unit with the battery attached may result in a discharged battery. This may result in you not being able to use the battery the next time you want to use the camcorder.
Can I increase the time that the camcorder pre-records up from 3 seconds?No. currently the pre-record feature is set to 3 seconds before you press the [record] button.
Can I go back and time stamp my photos after I have copied them to my PC?If the photo was not modified in any way (including renaming it) you should be able to copy it back to the original location on the SD card and use any feature the camera would offer. Once the photo was modified or altered, this would not be possible.
Can I get the time and date to show on my video when I import it to my computer?Yes, the date and time is displayed under every thumbnail title. The date and time is not displayed on the video playback.
Can additional languages be added to the camera?The camera is unable to add additional languages.
Am I able to use the Panasonic software with a different brand camcorder?The Panasonic software was meant to be only used with videos recorded by supporting Panasonic camcorders.
Am I able to transfer videos to the computer using the USB cable?Unfortunately, it is not possible to transfer videos to your computer using a USB cable. A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) using products and software from a number of video editing software companies such as Windows Movie Maker. In order to transfer videos, your PC is required to have a DV terminal.
Am I able to record with this camcorder for a continuous 3 hours? Also, am I able to record with a LCD screen closed using a smartphone or tablet to operate?Yes, the camcorder is capable of continuous recording for 3hrs if the camcorder is connected to an AC adapter and there is sufficent recordable space available on the memory.
Why is my computer unable to detect the camcorder?Follow the steps below to correct the problem 1. After re-inserting the SD card into this unit, reconnect the supplied USB cable. 2. Select another USB terminal on the PC. 3. Connect the supplied USB cable again after restarting the PC and turning the unit on.
Why does the product not turn on after using the wrong charger?The Camcorder needs to be sent to the Service Center to be repaired. Click the link below and submit a new repair request:
Note: Panasonic is not responsible for 3rd party failure
What type of lenses do Panasonic camcorders use?Panasonic camcorders use Leica lenses which are made out of high quality glass.
What size SD Card can I use in my Camera?Cameras with a manufacturing date of 2006 or before can use Standard Sd Cards ( 2GB Max ) only. Models manufactured from 2007 thru 2009 can use Standard SD Cards and SDHC Cards ( Max 32GB ) Cameras Manufactured 2010 and later can use all SD Cards up to and including SDXC cards (64GBMax ).There is no firmware update that willincrease the maximum size of the SD Card for allowable usage.
What size and type memory card can I use in my camcorder?Panasonic camcorders use a SD (Secure Digital) card. There is the Standard SD, and also the SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), and SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity) Card Formats that can be used.
- In 2007, camcorders can use up to a maximum of 4GB SDHC Card.
- In 2008, camcorders can use up to a maximum of 8GB SDHC Card.
- In 2009, camcorders can use up to a maximum of 32GB SDHC Card.
- In 2010 to current, camcorders use up to a maximum of 64GB SDXC Card.
Depending on the specific model of your camcorder. Refer to the owner's manual for the type of card to be used. Recording video also requires a fast memory card and so Class 6 cards up to the newer Class 10 cards are recomended.
What should I do if my camera won't turn on?First, ensure that the batter is fully charged, keeping in mind that the charge indicator light turns off after charging is complete (approximately 90 minutes). A depleted battery will usually cause the camera to power on, and then quickly off. If your battery is more than a year old, it may need to be replaced.
What is O.I.S?O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) helps to reduce the effects of shake during the recording while walking, or holding the unit and recording the subject while using zoom.
What is AVCHD?AVCHD stands for Advanced Video Coding High Definition. AVCHD is the format for recording and playback of High Definition Videos.
What battery can be used with the HX-WA2?The battery that can be used with this product is VW-VBX090.
There are vertical/horizontal lines in my LCD screen. What do I do?We suggest you remove the battery and after a short wait, replace it. If this does correct the issue the camera will need to be sent in for service. Please click here for assistance.Click Here.
The LCD screen on my camera is blank. What do I do?We suggest you remove the battery and after a short wait, replace it. If this does correct the issue the camera will need to be sent in for service. Please click here for assistance.Click Here.
My lens cover won't open or close. What do I do?We suggest you remove the battery and after a short wait, replace it. If this does correct the issue the camera will need to be sent in for service. Please click here for assistance.Click Here.
My camera won't power on. What can I do?If you have a second battery, try it to see if you can power on the camera. If you don't have an extra battery and you're sure the battery you have is fully charged then the camera may need to be serviced. Click Here.
Is this model camcorder compatible with Mac OS X?Yes, the camcorder is compatible with the Mac OS. You will be required to use iMovie11 in order to import the videos, however any videos recorded in 1080/60p is not compatible with iMovie.
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Amount Awarded: $250 tuition credit
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What go-to guys?
Robin Brownlee
March 06 2009 12:00PM
When the Edmonton Oilers miss the playoffs, they'll look back on losses like Thursday's indifferent 4-2 shoulder shrug against the feeble Ottawa Senators and untimely no-shows by their best players as the reason why.
It's fine and good that GM Steve Tambellini did what he could to address the Oilers lack of secondary scoring with the acquisitions of Patrick O'Sullivan and Ales Kotalik Wednesday.
But, really, doesn't that amount to an exercise in futility when the primary scoring has gone south faster than a charter bus loaded with grey-haired grannies packing cupfuls of quarters destined for Reno?
Having welcomed O'Sullivan and Kotalik with Thursday's gritty, determined throw-down against the Senators in a game they absolutely had to win, the Oilers didn't get much out of the new guys. Understandable.
But what's the excuse for Shawn Horcoff, Ales Hemsky, Dustin Penner and Sheldon Souray? Craig MacTavish's go-to guys haven't done much of late in the name of a playoff push, just when the team needs them most.
The go-to-guys have gone away.
O'Sullivan and Kotalik can fill the net -- they won't -- but it won't be enough unless Horcoff, Hemsky, Penner and Souray start producing again.
Horcoff has one assist in his last five games. Hemsky has two goals in his last eight games. Penner doesn't have a point in eight games. Souray has been held off the sheet in four straight games.
Fernando Pisani has one assist in the four games he's played since returning from a broken ankle. Robert Nilsson had no sniff in seven straight games before MacTavish yanked him from the line-up three games ago.
The only veteran who has consistently pulled his weight of late is Dwayne Roloson, and he looked like he's wearing down against the Senators after making 20 straight starts.
With the deadline come and gone and 18 games to play, there's no help on the way as the Oilers cling to eighth place, for now, going into games against Toronto and Montreal to wrap-up a four-game road trip.
Early tee times beckon.
It takes time
Expecting a player acquired at the deadline to contribute offensively right away is a risky proposition, even when a team's supposed go-to guys haven't had their hands turn into frozen blocks of wood.
As often as a player comes in an makes an immediate impact the way Olli Jokinen did with Calgary, it takes players a handful of games to settle in. That's why O'Sullivan and Kotalik, who hadn't exactly been tearing up the pea patch when acquired, are in a tough spot.
Some players have arrived at the deadline and contributed right away. Sergei Samsonov comes to mind during the 2006 Stanley Cup run. Sammy scored 5-11-16 in 19 games down the stretch.
Petr Nedved also lit it up on his first tour after being acquired in 2004 from the New York Rangers. Nedved tallied 5-10-15 in 16 games, although he wasn't enough to get the Oilers into the post-season.
For others, the transition hasn't been as seamless. In 2003, Radek Dvorak managed 4-4-8 in 12 games, but Brad Isbister didn't pack as much punch with 3-2-5 in 13 games. In 2002, Mike York arrived from Manhattan and struggled to 2-2-4 in 12 games.
While it's not like Erik Cole was burning out bulbs in goal lights when he got his return ticket home, the glare of the spotlight on O'Sullivan and Kotalik will be intensified as long as Hemsky and Co. are impersonating Todd Marchant in a non-contract year.
Just asking...
- If a player's name is "O'Sullivan," is there something wrong with referring to him as, well, "O'Sullivan?" What is this debate between "Patty-O" and "Sully?" Both are so witty, so brilliant, does it matter which one you use?
- With almost two full seasons in the books since Penner hit the Oiler version of the Pay Day Lottery, is there anybody out there who still thinks he's going to earn his salary during the life of the contract? Anybody?
- What's this I hear about Ladislav Smid and his agent asking for a trade on two separate occasions?
-- Listen to Robin Brownlee every Thursday from 4 to 6pm on Just A Game with Jason Gregor on TEAM 1260.
So Tencer claimed last night on his show that the oil need to win 2 out of 3 games for the rest of the way to guarentee a playoff spot. Is this a realistic prediction? If so, I'm definately scared for the least consistent team in the league (us).
Mac T cannot coach a team to better than eighth place. In the seven years he has been here have we every finished better. Any other organization the coach would have been gone years ago cup run or not. Therrien was in our system for years. Might be worth a look no?
I don't understand all this nonsense about Smid. As a fan, I'm really ticked off at management and the coaching staff for not giving him more of an opportunity to develop. Personally, I'm a huge Ladi Smid backer, I still think he's the best shutdown defense prospect we have. At best he can be an exemplary #2 guy, a ying and yang type player, gives you whatever you want, whether its rugged play or a little bit of skating and puck distributing ability. What can I say, I love the kid.
I don't blame him for asking for a trade, he's been given the shaft here, he's better than 5-6 at the moment.
Plus there's all this talk about Peckham or whoever else down the pecking order who are ready to make the transition to the bigs next year. I've only seen Pecks as many times as he's suited up for the Oilers this year, so I don't know how his play in the AHL has been, but from what I have seen so far, I don't know why people are so high on him. He has potential to be a nice player, also a shutdown guy, but Smid is bigger, as strong, and has 10x the offensive capabilities as Peckham.
I really hope he stays in Edmonton. With injuries on the back end and increased minutes, I've really began to notice Ladi more over the past few games (in a good way). He starting to add some "finish" to his jump-in-the-rush moments.
What's this I hear about Ladislav Smid and his agent asking for a trade on two separate occasions?
No. Please, no.
March 06 2009, 07:20PM
the Menace wrote:
Robin Brownlee wrote: @ W.T.: Howard, there's a big difference between a trade request — that to my knowledge wasn't set in motion from Edmonton's end — and having Smid involved in trade talks with Atlanta. That's a quantum leap. "howard"? that's awesome.
scary. http://aycu36.webshots.com/image/15115/2006281638208799686_rs.jpg
@ Robin Brownlee: W.T. will suggest,Robin, that a quantum leap would take energy, something the Oil could not accomplish this late in the year.
March 06 2009, 09:45PM
Ray with a hatty and Cole with a goal tonight as Cole's team whips the Flames. How does Katz/Tambellin/LoweMacT like them apples?
@ Robin Brownlee: Thanks RB. I agree with you that Kevin Lowe has likely insulated himself and will dodge the machete if it does indeed start to cut a swath through the coaching staff.
Interesting that clubs can't approach other clubs about head coaches...makes obvious sense, too. Maybe a covert operation like the one that went down in ANA/TOR this year could be pulled off?
Thanks again.
@ Jack "FMNF" Bauer:W.T. says finally someone who speaks his language. What's wrong with everyone else?????
W.T.wishes OilerNation to realize should Oil lose to Maple Laughs on Sat. night, Maple Laughs will only be 1 point behind Oilers. What does that say?
W.T. wrote:
W.T.wishes OilerNation to realize should Oil lose to Maple Laughs on Sat. night, Maple Laughs will only be 1 point behind Oilers. What does that say?
That were one point ahead???
Bruno wrote:
W.T. wrote: W.T.wishes OilerNation to realize should Oil lose to Maple Laughs on Sat. night, Maple Laughs will only be 1 point behind Oilers. What does that say? That were one point ahead???
Or shall I say "We are" one point ahead??
why are you on this site...seriously...I'm sorry but in my opinion...you should smash your face on something sharp...
just saying...
@ B-Rad:W.T. says that it sounds like you need angry management help. Call your buddy Avery and see if he can recommend someone? Or maybe you are a Maple Leaf fan and W.T. upset you that you will only be one point behind Oil after tonight? Don't worry you will pass oil by the time year is over.
March 07 2009, 09:13AM
W.T. = "Wingnut" (from) Texas


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Brother Ali
- 1 Brothers & Sisters
- 2 The Preacher
- 3 Crown Jewel
- 4 House Keys
- 5 Fresh Air
- 6 Tigh Rope
- 7 Breakin' Dawn
- 8 The Travelers
- 9 Baby Girl
- 10 'Round Here
- 11 Bad Mufucker Pt. II
- 12 Best @ It
- 13 Games
- 14 Slppin' Away
- 15 You Say (Puppy Love)
- 16 Us
Brother Ali's last album, the critically acclaimed The Undisputed Truth, was a landmark in hip-hop, an album that carried weight equally with critics and fans alike, an album of bold statements and bolder beats, politically and socially aware without being preachy. His new album, Us, is a progression that will make Brother Ali one of the most enduring figures in hip-hop; while still aware, Ali has turned his gaze inward, and started examining the human condition from the outside in. A profound personal glimpse into a vulnerability seldom seen or heard in music, Us touches on the strengths and flaws of the human condition, exploring drug abuse, divorce, homophobia and many more topics that most people are scared to touch in their own lives, much less on an album for the world to see.
As with previous endeavors, the beats here are courtesy of Ant, whose production work seems to be getting more soulful and lush by the minute. The guest appearances only accentuate Brother Ali's strengths, with Chuck D, Freeway, Joell Ortiz and Stokley Williams of Mint Condition making strong appearances.


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The company lets merchants sell via Facebook comments.
Zak Stambor
Facebook commerce vendor Soldsie yesterday announced that it has begun enabling retailers to accept payments via six additional currencies—the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Brazilian real, euro, Taiwanese new dollar and British pound. The vendor previously only allowed shoppers to pay using the U.S. dollar.
Soldsie enables merchants to sell products on Facebook via posts that appear in their fans' news feeds.
To purchase an item, such as e-retailer The Polkadot Alley's "Mint and Peach Chevron watch," a consumer has to write "Sold" in the comments section of a Facebook post, then click a link to register with Soldsie by entering her name, address and billing information.
That's a similar approach to the one used by children's apparel retailer Lolly Wolly Doodle Inc., which does the vast majority of its business selling products via the comments area on the social network to its more than 613,000 Facebook fans. That model has resonated with investors, as Lolly Wolly Doodle in June announced it raised $20 million in capital.
Soldsie, which launched last September, says its sellers have generated $10 million in revenue via its platform.
"We've proven our model works with U.S. shoppers," says CEO Chris Bennett. "Now we're expanding the model."
Soldsie says it has about 1,000 active sellers, generally small retailers, using its platform and about 70% of them sell clothing, shoes or accessories.
The vendor uses PayPal to process transactions. In addition to passing on PayPal's fees, it charges merchants a flat fee of 3% of the amount of each transaction.


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The Millsite seniors are swinging this summer. They begin to gather at the clubhouse around 8 a.m. every Wednesday morning. Tees are drawn and teams come together for the four man scramble. The group plays 18 holes on league day.
The senior league is for men 50 years or older, and there are between 20 and 22 golfers each week. President of this league is Larry Harrington, and he can answer any questions or get new members signed up. Millsite manager Jordan Leonard said when the weather gets hotter, the league will meet earlier and start around 8 a.m. to beat the heat.
During May, the league traveled to Palisade Golf Course in Sterling to play there. Each month they will travel to a course nearby for an away tournament. This month they will travel to Cove View Golf Course in Richfield.
For more information about joining the senior golfers, call Jordan at 384-2887 or Larry at 381-2006. Fees for the seniors are $25 and that covers green fees and cart for the 18 holes.


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Jay Hiller
Jay Hiller of Hughesville, PA
My name is Jay Hiller and I am a Senior here at Hughesville High School in North-central Pennsylvania. I am the 5th child of 7, and I have an identical twin brother.
I was elected the president of Video Production Club (VPC) in my school. I am in charge of leading our productions.
Outside of video production, I am also involved in many extra-curricular activities.


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Do you exercise?
Hell yes! My entire life I have been active.
Karate 5-6 days a week now, and stair running, as well as walking my doggie twice a day. I can't NOT exercise, it feels too good.
AND, on Saturday I test for the last Belt before I get my Black Belt. The test will be anywhere from 4-7 hours long of grueling exercise. WOO HOO!ReplyCancel
I walk. People dont walk enough these days. I walk to school thats an hour I walk to work thats a half an hour. If Im on time restraint I will drive but otherwise I walk. and I lift a little weights but I despise doing do it. Just dont wanna look outta shape.ReplyCancel
I didn't for 10 years (college and then the years after) and just recently started again. I feel like a new person – full of energy and happy and well-rested. It's awesome. I run three times a week, do strength with a trainer once a week, and do p90x twice a week. I love it.ReplyCancel
I need to start up again. Just had my baby boy 4 weeks ago today and havent started back exercising again. I like to do Zumba and I used to walk around the building at my job during my breaks.ReplyCancel
@parissucksliterally Congratulations! That's awesome!
Yes I exercise. I do MMA and have a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I'm also going to start Tracy Anderson Metamorphosis to mix things up. Has anyone tried it?ReplyCancel
Not nearly enough. I do walk to and from public transit but I acknowledge I need more.ReplyCancel
Thanks greenmountaingal! It is my 11th Belt! I love Martial Arts, best stuff ever, as I am sure you know!!!ReplyCancel
Hell yes! Plus, it's nice to know you could actually kick someone's ass if you needed to 🙂ReplyCancel
Lost 40 pounds with ZUMBA!ReplyCancel
Doing Couch to 5K again. This time I will finish it and start Couch to 10K. I'm working my way up to half marathons (don't laugh). I try to run three times a week, and I'm going to start using the Nike Training Club app for strength training.ReplyCancel
I prefer to atrophy 🙂ReplyCancel
Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown and I'm about to start some of her other exercises. And I do other workouts.ReplyCancel
no-I prefer mental stimulation to physical exertion.ReplyCancel
Yes, I do Zumba and yoga and weather permitting I jog in the morningReplyCancel
We have a gym in our building that I really need to start using. I quit exercising while pregnant, then about 4 months post partum something happened to my back and I had to stop going to the yoga I had started. Now that it's finally (mostly) healed I'm going to start again because I'm so damn tired all the time and I know exercise will help.ReplyCancel
I walk my dog that's about it…When the nephew is over that's exercise enough that spaz goes 300 mph all day.ReplyCancel
Congratulations! I ran my first half marathon last year too. Also just got back from running the Disney World Half Marathon two weeks ago 🙂ReplyCancel
Yes. I've done pilates for years. I can't jog bc my knees were wrecked years ago in an accident. I know it sounds lame, but for cardio I do gentle skipping in the basement on a few blankets. I also have a back injury so I have to watch my weight. I feel it right away. I always loved sports in school. I would have been happy to have had gym for all classes .ReplyCancel
I bicycle to work (almost 4 miles each way) as often as I can – three days so far this week. And while I'm at work I sit on an exercise ball instead of an office chair so I am always moving. A few times a day I will lay back on the ball to stretch and do a set of crunches while I am there. At home I toss a 6 lb medicine ball (one of the small ones, about the size of a cantaloupe) from one hand to the other while watching TV. And we have a treadmill at home, but I hate it so it is exercise of last resort.
And even will all that I am still fat.ReplyCancel
Keep it up Vicki! I ran my first half marathon last year and just got back from running the Disney World half…I've never considered myself a runner nor do I now, but it's such an accomplishment! If I can do it, anyone can 🙂ReplyCancel
Kind of. I do yoga a couple times a week but that's mostly for stress relief. I walk a lot and my second job requires lots of heavy lifting and generally working my ass off, but I get paid! Its better than exercise.ReplyCancel
I love P90x! I can't do ALL of the exercises like the pull up bar, but it's okay to skip some of them and still get in great shape. The muscle confusion thing is what makes it work (in my opinion).
So funny, I am so uncoordinated that I can't do the Kenpo (it's like boxing) so I just do other cardio stuff!
Quit my soul-sucking law job to train clients (Zumba, Body Pump, RIPPED, Pilates, Kicboxing) and I'm a Beachbody coach (Happy to see the p90xers here! Bring it guys!)
Love my life. I make less money than I did as an attorney but I get up every day happy to do what I do. A bad day teaching group ex is still better than a good day as a lawyer! 😉ReplyCancel
I am about go run right now.. No matter how many times a week I run I always feel the same way before I walk out the door " ughhhhhhh "
I do Winsor Pilates at least twice a week ( mari Winsor is evil btw ) and don't laugh at me but I do 8 minute abs five days a week. My brother is a pro mma fighter and an all American college wrestler and he showed me the way of the 8 minute work outs.. Apparently they are very popular for training. At least with grapplers. I have to laugh every time I write:say it though because it reminds me of that scene in Something About Mary
" Seven. Minute. Abs. We guarantee just as good of work out as the eight minute folk. If you're not satisfied with our product we will give you the last minute for free! "
@Mizz and @mae I ran my first half marathon last year too. I also never thought I could run. It sure is addictive! I'm running my 5th 10K next weekend, and I do 5K's a lot too. On a normal week I run 4 times a week with the odd elliptical and strength training 1-2 days week.
@Vicki You can do it!
I just started her Body Revolution program. I'm on week 2 and really liking it. I did Insanity before, but was missing weight resistance training, so I'm trying something new. And it's nice I can do it at home and avoid the mass of New Year's resolution clients that crown the machines in January.ReplyCancel
Good for you! I did something similar and I love seeing others doing the same 🙂ReplyCancel
For those who say they prefer mental stimulation, you are missing out- because exercise IS mental stimulation! You mind is sharper, and the endorphin rush is awesome.ReplyCancel
Good for all you healthies in Entyland :). I've had 9 knee surgeries (include a total knee replacement= titanium knee at age 32) so that has limited all activity for me. Swimming is good but I don't willingly put on a bathing suit so hard to swim with all your clothes on. Plus being 5 months pregnant I'm finding every excuse not to be active. Admire everyone else though– keep up the good work 🙂ReplyCancel
What a snobby little bitch! Anyone who loves (I realize *love* is not always the appropriate word) running is a runner!ReplyCancel
I'm on week 4 of TurboFire, and I am starting to see some pretty awesome results (I have an AB, you guys!!!). Also, because of rampant parking fees in my city (only NYC is more expensive), I park in a neighbourhood near my work, and do the 20-25 walk to and from the office every day.ReplyCancel
I've been working with a trainer 2x a week and doing cardio on off days. I've been doing 3 miles on the treadmill a couple times a week. We do a 5K each month. There's a "Thin Mint Sprint" coming up and one of the goodies in our bag is a box of Girl Scout Cookies. Ha!ReplyCancel
Plantar Faciitis.
I do as little as possible at the moment that involves using my feet (like standing, walking,) but I'm trying to find away to arrange my schedule (read: the kids' schedules) so that I can get back in a swim class* or to the pool at the Y.
*Love taking swim classes at the local JC. They give grades and take attendance, so you have to show up (unlike a gym,) because who wouldn't feel stupid flunking PE as an adult? Plus, most of the teachers are going to push you a lot harder than if you just did laps at the Y.ReplyCancel
If clicking on the mouse to get to the next blind is considered exercise, than yes.ReplyCancel
@Gayeld – do your feet roll inward? A couple years ago I was diagnosed w/chronic PF. Long story short, my current PTist believes I have alignment problems due to breaking my knee, and she has me working on glute strengthening exercises using a theraband. The goal is to strengthen the muscles to help pull things back outward.ReplyCancel
Been dancing since I was 3. I still teach classes two nights a week and every Saturday.
@ Gayeld – the trick is once you get the plantar fascitis under control you have to be fanatical about not doing whatever inflamed it to begin with. I can never walk barefoot or in crappy flip flops. Roll your feet on frozen water bottles twice a day.ReplyCancel
I do exercise! I didn't for quite a few years because of serious health problems, but back in July, i joined the gym and have been sticking with it.
The thing is, I loathe and detest exercise, but I force myself to do it. Hard cardio plus strength training. I.hate.it. I workout a minimum of five hours a week. Blech.ReplyCancel
Another P90Xer here! 3 or 4 times a week when my toddler is taking her nap.ReplyCancel
I'm an extreme over-pronator (flat, flat, flat feet) and I have crooked hips.
I have a whole list of exercises for strengthening and stretching the muscles, but like everything else they fall by the wayside when your busy trying to keep up with the kids and work. (Plus, my three-year old thinks that every marble in the house belongs to her, so I usually end up hobbling down the hall shout at her to bring them back!)ReplyCancel
@FitwithLizzie & greenmountaingal – I so admire both of you for making such huge and scary life changes! As I sit in a meeting in my soul sucking, high paying job, just hoping the end of the day will come and I can leave, I wish I had your courage and willingness to make a similar life change for myself.ReplyCancel
@mikey – I have them, but they don't help. Basically, I healed wrong from my knee break. My bones are rotated inward because my ER-assigned doctor was awful. So from the hip on down, everything is just off, so it needs to be pulled back outward.
The frozen water bottle thing is awesome. I've found that if you get the long skinny Smart Water (not the absolute biggest one), it's the perfect diameter for your arches and you can do both at once.ReplyCancel
Ugh, it's the no barefeet part that really kills me. It used to literally be the first thing I did when I got home and even now I'll look down and realize I have no shoes on and don't remember taking them off. I've tried the Dr. Weil shoes and as far as I can tell, they made it worse (I know they made my hip ache.)
LOL! I have frozen water bottles and SpongeBob owie packs in the freezer (I stick the owie packs in my socks and curse a lot.)ReplyCancel
I exercise (an hour of power walking at 10% incline on the treadmill) 5 days a week most weeks. For me, it's not only critical to losing weight (I'm always 5 – 10 pounds overweight – sigh), but also to feel good in general, to reduce anxiety/stress and to have more energy. Up until a few months ago, I was also doing strength training 2 – 3 times a week, but I injured my neck pretty badly. Now, since I've only been doing cardio, I keep injuring my lower back and I have not been getting in the number of workouts that I want. I hate the way I feel without exercise :(. I can't wait to get back to normal!ReplyCancel
I try to every day, although my exercise today was moving chairs downstairs for my sisters team dinner. My excuse is that I am too sore from yoga yesterday.
I go with my mom to crossfit sometimes, but usually I just run/power walk around our neighborhood lakes then hit up the local Y for some Zumba, which I am absolutely horrible at.
Swimming is awesome, I swam year round on a competition team for 10 years but hate anything other then dolphin diving in my backyard pool now.ReplyCancel
#Bleeping Plantar Fasciitis (aka Policeman's Bleeping Heel)
I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. I had it once and the first thing in the morning I felt like chopping my foot off at the ankle. I got it from doing a so-called low-impact exercise video.ReplyCancel
@Gayeld I'm no podiatrist, but have you tried Haflingers? I don't have PF, but I have high arches (my ex-bf used to mock my "Barbie feet." Like that's a bad thing?). When I moved into my current place with hardwood floors after growing up with carpet, I found that it hurt my feet to walk on then. I some cute Haflinger slippers from Amazon and my feet haven't hurt since! Also gave a couple pairs to friends this Christmas, and they are now just as obsessed! Amazon had a ton of different styles for every personality 🙂ReplyCancel
Every morning for 40 minutes, right before I log in to read CDAN!ReplyCancel
I was bored senseless by Metamorphosis (I had the hipcentric version).ReplyCancel
I bike 2 miles to/from work everyday and do CrossFit 3-4 times a week. Try to fit in yoga 1 day a week but sometimes I get too busy. I also go on a 6-10 mile run at least every two weeks. Love it!ReplyCancel
I've been exercising for as long as I can remember. I walk at least four miles a day (can't run because of bad knees). I just started working out with kettlebells and they are awesome; I highly recommend them to everyone. I also do yoga, Bar Method, The Firm, and many more DVDs.ReplyCancel
YesI loveit it keeps me sane, and along the way I have met some awesome people.
I ran my first marathon last year – it was a long way… so this year i'm running my first ultra marathon at 50k… just for the experience of finishing !
My preference is half marathons which I will keep doing for as long as I can.ReplyCancel
High intensity interval training. Really quick to do, raises your aerobic capacity, reduces fatty deposits on internal organs so is helpful for anyone with diabetes or suchlike. I have spinal damage from a car crash and can't do certain exercises so this suits me perfectly.ReplyCancel
Yep, and I love it! I used to clock in the typical hour cardio with some weights here and there at the gym, bored out of my mind the entire time for YEARS. Then I started going to this high intensity interval training studio (half treadmill, half weights), and I all of a sudden started LOVING working out. I look forward to going every single time. It is such a blast, music blaring, and every single class is different. Different speeds and inclines on the treadmill, different floor exercises and weight moves. So fun! I honestly think people should only do exercise that they love. Otherwise it just turns into a chore. 🙂ReplyCancel
I went through the Insanity program last year and lost 35lbs in 2 months. It was brutal but I felt great every day when I was finished. I was in the best shape of my life but a little too skinny. Still go at it 2-4 days per week, but I have gained about 15lbs back thanks to my dedication to 12oz curls.ReplyCancel
WOW! You guys are a fit bunch! I wish I joined the party a little earlier so I could ask for some advice and motivational tips. I've never exercised as I've always been petite (and really lazy) but I'm turning 27 this year, refuse to give up the weekly boozing (beer – worst choice, I know), and need to start toning up before I turn into a whale 🙁ReplyCancel
Started running 4 days ago, my muscles are super sore. Both with long limbs and was the skinny kid all my life, then I hit my mid 30s and noticed I had piled on. So we will see how long my new health kick lasts.ReplyCancel
I have been lifting weights on and off for about 10 years. Got the running bug at the 1st of the year but my knee has been acting up. If anyone has any advice please pass it along. Now it hurts when I take off after my 2 year old. I am envious of all of the marathoners out there. HELP PLEASE!ReplyCancel
Yes! Have to. But I love it. FIT and core classes twice a week, running 3 times a week and yoga twice a week. Love to swim and play squash too just don't on my reg rotation. Ran my first half marathon two years ago and my first spartan race last year training for both of those now. I broke my back in '06 they said I'd never run on pavement again. Two rods and 6 years later doing great never limit yourself! You'd be surprised what you can do!ReplyCancel
I power walk every where and every day. Im trying so hard to keep my weight down because I used to be obese (174 at only 5"3) but its really difficult. I walk at least 2 miles a day and when the weather is.good I walk.about 6 miles.ReplyCancel
Della I hurt my knee a few years ago while training. My physical therapist had me strengthen the muscles inside the thighs and hamstrings to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee. Squats and lunges just never let your knee go past your toes keep it at 90 degrees. Start alternating run for 5 minutes walk for 5 and keep building up to run 10 mins walk 5 until you cut the walk out. If it gets worse instead of better see a dr. A staionary bike is also good for getting the blood flowing in the knee with no impact. Hope this helps.ReplyCancel
*LOL @ FSP* No, no one has MENTIONED it, but we should all be doing it!ReplyCancel
Curves! It is so much fun, I go an hour instead of the typical 30 mins. It's resistance so it never gets too easy. I lost 60 lbs and had a ball doing it.ReplyCancel
I can't wait to exercise again. 37.5 weeks preggo, tired and achy! Love to feel fit, looking forward it.ReplyCancel
Yup – I've started doing it more often since my failed attempt to quit smoking.ReplyCancel
Been exercising my entire life, except for the past 3 years. I started up again in August largely to get my anxiety under control. It has been awesome! I lost 15 lbs and I am back to my high school weight (was a dancer). haven't even had to change my diet. I have more energy and feel so much better about myself. I run, lift weights, do yoga, and am about to start swimming again. The only crappy thing is that I lost my boobs again. Oh and sex life – there is something to loving your body and feeling free to have some serious funtime.ReplyCancel
Usually I get my exercise from walking around to & from the train stations, etc., but since I was laid off, I'm starting to use my Planet Fitness membership again; I use a whole bunch of machines (I want to say Nautilus, but it's a different company), try to do some stretches, and then a bit of elliptical. (I say a bit because even on Level 1, 5 minutes really kicks my ass; then again, that just shows how much it's something I need, eh?) I've only been a few times so far, but I do think it'll do me good, plus I can go at times other than during the after-work rush hour.
When they were first planning on building the PF nearest me, someone on Live Journal started bitching that PF was really only for "fat middle-aged women." AHEM…I resemble that remark, damn it, and see nothing wrong with being going to a place that doesn't give you grief for not being perfect the minute you walk in the door. (Some people bitch about having to see fat folks, but then rag on them if they're at the gym trying to at least get more aerobically fit; apparently we'll all just supposed to die and dissolve into vapor or something so as not to offend their delicate sensitivities. *rolls eyes*)ReplyCancel
I row…the water is my happy place. I also walk a couple of mile every day (to and from the park and ride) and I try to swim at least 5 miles a week. In the summers I paddle-board and sometimes windsurf. Sensing a theme? I probably should have been born a fish…or mermaid! 😉ReplyCancel
Della start with the stationary bike if you access to one or a reg bike is fine just not uphill, it's really important to get the blood pumping through the knee it helps the cartilage repair itself. My PT started me on the bike for 15 minutes then 15minutes of strength exercises. Go to your local sports store and get a rubber resistance band, they're pretty cheap and start doing squats with the band then try crab walking with the band just above your knees. I'm sure you can look up PT exercises on line. Good luck I know it's daunting at first and you think you'll never get it back but you will, see my earlier post about my broken back, PT saved me. Feel free to ping me here if you have any questions I usually check in daily.
PS sorry to hear about your job 🙁
I have plantars too. I just run through it. Got some inserts. Tried to take time off and it didn't change.ReplyCancel
Me, too!! I just ran my second half last weekend. I plan to run a full before the end of this year. A girlfriend of mine just ran the Goofy Challenge (a half on Saturday and a full on Sunday), which is awesome – but I'm not trying to kill myself! After I put a check next to 24.1, I don't have anything else to prove! 🙂ReplyCancel
Thanks to so many of you with the advice about the PF! Going through a little bout right now, and after reading here, I am blaming it on a Sat spent walking in my high top Chucks. I can handle many different things about getting older, but it means I can't wear the shoes I have been wearing for 30 years? Me and Father Time are in for a big fight….ReplyCancel
@feraltart – being fit and healthy totally counts. Even though I am carrying a bunch of extra weight all my bloodwork comes back good at the Dr. No high cholesterol, no funky blood sugar, no high blood pressure. My chief complaint with the extra weight is that I carry all of it in the midsection. Which means that even though my neck measures a 16, I have to buy dress shirts with a neck size of 19 to get enough room to cover the gut. It's irritating. But my girlfriend doesn't seem to mind too much so I guess it's all good for now 😉ReplyCancel
How RUDE.
Yes. I do a little bit of everything. Treadmill, stationary bike, Pilates, Bikram yoga, weight lifting and I have a ton of DVD's I rotate through to not get bored. There are definitely things I enjoy more than others but I've never finished a workout and regretted it.ReplyCancel
@Robin, those kind of comments make me stabby. I remember overhearing someone making fun of someone who was a little heavy running outdoors, "they need to run a little faster" or something like that. I was like "At least they are trying!" Why people have to be such a-holes is beyond me.ReplyCancel


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Kessel: A Leaf for Life? Maybe Not
Ryan Fancey
September 05 2012 04:58AM
In a previous post, I talked a little about the Leafs' plans in the summer of 2013, and how Burke is likely looking ahead to then for major bolstering of the team. Potentially, with some big additions available to bid on, and a new set of rules under which to do so.
The following season he heads in to contract years for his two biggest acquisitions to date in Toronto: Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf.
Now, people are going to get on me for jumping the gun a little here or trying to make something of nothing, but whatever.
Between the two potential UFAs, Kessel causes the most concern for me. Why? Well, I think Kessel will likely be more sought after, and I think Phaneuf just re-signs beforehand and stays as the captain of the biggest hockey franchise in history. Call it gut feeling.
It would be smarter for Kessel to hit the market. If there are no caps on contracts, he'll likely lock in to a 12-13 year deal that will pay him huge until he's like 39, something Burke hasn't been willing to do. Even if there is a cap on years, he would garner an enormous pay day, and get to pick where he plays. If the Leafs fail to compete in the next two years (very likely), do you think that place is Toronto?
There's a little something else at play here: the Minnesota Wild have recently decided to become the 2012 version of the 2011 Buffalo Sabres. They're not afraid of the dollar or the term, as is evidenced by the monster contracts they managed to dish out this summer to Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, two players arguably worth less than Kessel.
Kessel was the reason I thought the Leafs had a shot at Ryan Suter. Apparently the two are good friends, and Kessel has a history with Bob Suter, who helped develop his game with the Madison Capitals. It would be dumb to think Suter and the Wild wouldn't want to coax Kessel there, especially considering he played hockey for the University of Minnesota prior to being drafted by the Bruins. There are a few connections.
With the Wild deciding to spend big this year, they've run themselves up around the cap. We don't know how that will look in 2014, given the new negotiations and potential lockout, but regardless, Minnesota conveniently have Heatley and Setoguchi on expiring deals in Kessel's UFA year, to the tune of over ten million combined. Lots of space opening up at the perfect time.
It's possible Burke could find himself in a situation similar to the one Ray Shero experienced this summer with Jordan Staal, where Shero was smart and managed to get a solid return instead of holding on and losing Staal for nothing next summer.
If the Leafs go in to the 2013-14 season with Kessel and are unsure about his intentions, they risk losing him for little at the deadline, or nothing in the summer. Given how much sense it makes for him to go to free agency, and the potential suitors out there, Burke (or his replacement) could have a lot on his plate in 2013, and it may not be all about adding.
Yes, yes, I know it's a bit early to start talking about this kind of stuff. But if there's a season this year, a lot will be riding on whether the Leafs can get some results and whether or not Phil Kessel goes in to the final year of his contract without a sniff of the playoffs in Toronto. I think it matters.
Nope. The leafs are going to sign Perry, Getzlaf and probably Horton and Lethonen as well.
At the same time Burke will sign any quality expiring or soon to be expiring leaf UFA like Kessel and Phaneuf. Why? Well it is simple - Burke is magic.
September 05 2012, 09:16AM
Really thought provoking, as most of us hadnt thought of Kessel moving on, but the possibility is there, for sure. It would be horrible if Phil left and the Leafs got nothing in return. And ...all eyes on the Bruins, who likely have Seguin and Armstrong locked up for many years. Groan.
I don't think it's too early to start thinking about this -- I'm already stressed about it. Now is the time when we need to really consider the impact of the moves we make over the next year and how they'll impact keeping Kessel in the fold, viz. do we really want to trade for someone else's overpaid center given the potential consequences?


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