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When she separates from her tour group to look around an old antiques shop, Lisa (Elke Sommer) encounters a man (Telly Savalas) who bears a striking resemblance to a depiction of the Devil she saw in a fresco in the town square. Becoming lost in the myriad streets, she eventually hitches a ride with a bickering couple and their driver. When their car breaks down outside a mysterious villa, they are invited to stay by its occupant – Max, a nervous young man who lives there with his overbearing mother (Alida Valli) and their butler Leandro (Savalas again). Lisa's resemblance to Max's former lover seems to stir something sinister within the house and someone begins murdering the guests. Lisa soon begins to lose hope as she navigates her way through what can only be described as a waking nightmare, peopled with bodies and mannequins…
Due to the success of Bava's prior film Baron Blood, he was given 'carte blanche' by his producer Alfredo Leone to write and direct another film. Bava had seemingly waited his whole career for such artistic freedom and the resulting film, Lisa & the Devil is amongst his most accomplished, beautifully surreal and engaging films. Described as a 'meditation' on love, death, identity and the machinations of evil, Bava's film lingeringly unfolds as a series of stunning set pieces punctuating the lightest of plots; high on lush style and moody ambience.
The film premiered at Cannes, and whilst lauded by critics, Bava failed to find a distributor and the film looked set to languish on a dusty shelf in some forgotten archive. Enter 'savvy' producer Alfredo Leone, who with Bava's begrudging approval, drastically re-cut Lisa & the Devil, filming and inserting a new possession plot to cash in on the recent success of The Exorcist. Stripping the film of its dreamy ambiguity (and also rendering it all the more incomprehensible) the re-cut film, re-titled The House of Exorcism, featured a writhing, bile drenched and obscenity spewing Sommer, and Robert Alda in a thankless role as the Priest who would save her soul. The film, credited to director 'Mickey Lion' (one of Bava's more obscure pseudonyms), went on to obtain somewhat dubious international success.
The original camera negative of Lisa & the Devil was recently uncovered in the lab of a vault in Rome and has been lovingly restored and re-mastered to finally showcase the film Bava intended his audiences to see. And what a film it is! Bava's love letter to death and decay wields an overwhelmingly romanticised morbidity, enhanced by its surreal logic and meandering narrative and all the directorial aplomb one would expect from the director.
Opening with some wonderfully chic credits, in which each of the cast members appear on playing cards dealt out by Savalas, accompanied by the strains of Carlo Savino's elegant score, the film already exudes class and just the right amount of kitsch. The story opens as Lisa breaks away from her tour group – after seeing a creepy fresco in the town square depicting the devil carrying off the souls of the dead - to follow the twinkling sounds of a music box to an old antique shop. Here she meets a man with a mannequin (!) who bears a striking resemblance to the Devil in the fresco. Unnerved, she leaves the shop and becomes entangled in the web of eerily deserted streets before having a strange encounter with a man (who looks like the mannequin Savalas had) who insists he knows her. The impromptu meeting ends with the man taking a tumble down a stone staircase to his 'death.' Lisa continues her trek through the winding streets – the same arched streets Bava used to nightmarish effect in Kill Baby Kill – until night falls. The viewer may be forgiven for becoming as disorientated as Lisa thanks to the frantic editing of these scenes and the weirdly tilting camera angles, conveying a skewed vantage of the world that will continue to haunt the remainder of the film.
After the car of the tense couple Lisa hitches a ride with breaks down outside an immense villa, the group are invited to stay by the young owner, Max. He seems drawn to Lisa – and his mother warns him to stay away from the young woman.
Lisa wanders through the spookily lit house whilst Sophia, the woman who gave Lisa a lift, makes love with her driver. Once again Lisa is stalked by the mannequin/man she encountered in the streets of the town. Fleeing into the arms of Max, events become even more confounding when he welcomes her 'back' and seems insistent they also know each other. Turns out she bears an uncanny resemblance to his former lover Elena who ran off with his stepfather Carlo (the mannequin/man). Still with me?
Is Lisa possessed by Elena? Is she Elena in some sort of reincarnated form? At times the obtuse nature of events becomes a little tedious. At times Lisa has dreams or flashbacks depicting her as Elena cavorting with Carlo in soft-focused meadows and woodlands. In much the same way as Roman Polanski's What?, the characters here seem overwhelmingly accepting of their strange situation, and simply wander through it in a somnambulistic manner; which would indicate that Bava is more keen to explore themes and ideas, rather than tell a straightforward story. All we have as an anchor is his assured direction, which makes for an oddly unsafe sensation whilst watching the film. Anything could happen. When it does, Bava's camera caresses it, saturating it in funereal grandeur and opulence.
The use of classical music in certain scenes to accompany somewhat cryptic actions, such as when Max burns a photo of Elena or when the blind Countess touches Lisa's face, seems to signify we are witnessing some strangely significant event. These moments verge on being overwrought, however because Bava ceaselessly imbues everything with such poetry and odd lyricism, it all bleeds into one majestic dreamscape. Exquisite use is made of Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez; apparently Bava played it on set to get the actors in the appropriate mood.
The violence, when it occurs, cuts through the hazy atmosphere like a primal scream. Sophia, believing her husband has murdered her lover, avenges herself by repeatedly driving over him in a shockingly effective scene. She is then bludgeoned to death by Max, but not before she is stalked through the luridly lit villa in a scene that easily recalls Suzy's midnight wanderings in Suspiria. Parallels can also be drawn with Kill Baby Kill; not only are some of the same streets re-used here, but Bava also swirls together a similar atmosphere, tinged with something otherworldly and saturated in a preoccupation with death and dying.
Indeed, this notion is further highlighted in a deeply unsettling scene where Max drugs Lisa and begins to have sex with her limp body as she lays in the same bed as the skeletal remains of Elena in a moment that lingers like a disturbing visual poem. After this, Max is confronted by his dead mother in a purple-lit dinning room where the bodies of his guests are seated at a table. When Max falls to his death, Leandro appears again to reveal that the bodies are mannequins…
The mannequins in the film at times come to life – and the various murder victims are later seen as mannequins. It would appear that the Devil has a hand in this and he relishes seeing these unfortunates come back to life briefly to re-live tragic past events in some sort of infernal, cyclical nightmare. Perhaps when he obtains their souls, they become his puppets, forever doomed to succumb to his eternal manipulation – 'performing' for his twisted pleasure.
As Leandro/The Devil, Savalas is obviously having a ball. His portrayal is mischievous and roguish as he sucks on his now trademark lolly pop and seems to be the only character with any clue as to what is going on. Elke Sommer exudes fragility as Lisa – and though characterisation is pretty much completely disregarded in this film, she occupies each frame with grace and intrigue – her confusion and vulnerability garnering some sympathy.
As the film nears its end (beginning?) the increasingly lavish sets and lighting are nothing short of breathtaking. In a truly mind-boggling and captivatingly beautiful scene, Lisa awakens naked on a bed in a room filled with foliage and trees. As the camera slowly pulls back we realise the room is in the middle of a serene forest. Emerging back into 'civilisation' she notices that the villa is now a mass of ruins.
The Twilight Zone like finale onboard an empty aeroplane – where Lisa discovers the only other passengers are the bodies of the other characters and the plane is piloted by the Devil – is downbeat and grim. It echoes the likes of Carnival of Souls, in which individuals are doomed to wander through a purgatory nowhere-land, never finding peace and always stalked by the guilt of past actions and misdeeds. At one point, Lisa encounters a group of school girls who refer to her as a ghost.
With Lisa & the Devil, Bava has concocted a languid, oneric film that unravels as a weird stream of consciousness; free flowing from one alluring moment to the next without concern for logic or reason, like the abstract notion of a ghost gliding through an empty and ornate house. As provocative, challenging, hauntingly macabre as it is obscure and infuriating, it is never anything short of captivating and surely must rank as one of this director's most breathtaking and bewitching works.


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I do most of my salmon fishing on a two-handed rod. I'd say I'm on a two-hander about 70% of the time: usually a Thomas & Thomas 1409-3 or a Sage 8126-3 (sign me up for a CND 14.5 footer as soon as it's available).
I use a Sage 9' for #8 wt.--my only single-handed rod--when fishing dry flies or wets in low water. The single-hander is still far more popular on the rivers I fish in Eastern Canada (although the two-hander is running a close second on some rivers during the very early or very late seasons in high water).
As the members of the Flyfishing Forum are a discriminating group, I began to wonder:
1) What percentage of the time do you fish a single-handed rod vs. a two-hander?
2) What lengths, line weights, and brand names do you prefer?
In Russia, I've used a double hander 90% of the time. Mostly Burkheimer 1398, also Scott 1509.
In New Brunswick, same double handers 30% of the time. Single handed more appropriate for the water I fish.
On the Gaspé, single hander probably 70% of time, double handers the rest when water is appropriate.
North Umpqua, double hander probably 80% of the time. Same rods as above, but also use Burkheimer 1338.
I'm really partial to the SA XLT. 7/8 for the 1338, 8/9 for the 1398, 9/10 for the 1509. I also use Windcutters when absolutely necessary and will shortly begin experimenting with a shooting head (underhand) for a few select spots in Russia (plus I like learning new things.)
Absolute favorite single hander is the old 2pc Sage RPL 10' for 8. Line is Wulff triangle taper, both floating and sink tip. I can't imagine a better, smoother, more satisfying combination. Can fish all day without tiring. Combo just seems automatic. Sage discontinued the rod many years ago. The 3 piece rods don't compare. I was so paranoid something might happen to mine that I bought a second one used.
I fish 2-handed 2/3 of the time. Of that, mostly a Sage 8150-4 (DT9F floating, WC 8/9/10 for tips), or for low small water a "green" 7136-4 (Triangle taper 8/9). I have Sage 9140-3 in the closet, purchased on the cheap, casts like a cannon ... but I honestly don't enjoy playing our smallish Oregon fish off the tip of this rod. I like a deep bend. still, I'm holding onto it for the BC trip that will "eventually" happen
The remaining 1/3 of the time I'm on brushy creeks with a T&T 10' #7 (DT7F and DT8F).
I use the 2-handers as often as possible because .... they're fun! I'm new to them (3 yrs) and decidedly in the "honeymoon" phase. I enjoy the novelty and learning they provide -- though not to diminish their practicality, especially when fishing tips for long hours.
One question leads to another.
Double handed 99% of the time, the only time I use a ingle handed rod is when fishing the Brora in mid summer. The weather is usualy hot and sunny, but being fairly far north there are long evenings in fact some nights it seems never realy to get dark.
Single flies or a team of two?
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I'd say about 60/40 double/single, though I enjoy 2-handed more than single. I first bought a spey rod about 5 years ago, after tearing my rotator cuff, and I found I could at least keep salmon fishing with a two-hander, though not a pretty sight! Since then, my shoulder has pretty much healed, but have come to really enjoy the two-handers, and have decided to make a concerted effort to learn efficient technique. It sure feels good when I stumble into a perfect boomer single spey, but it's pretty rare. I've gone through a succession of rods, trying to find two or three 'keepers'.
Present sticks are Sage 9140-4 (my first spey rod), Winston 15' #10LT, Loop Yellow 13'2" 9/10, Hardy Salar 12'6" #9 (haven't gotten a chance to try this one yet), and a newly acquired T&T 1307 blank to be built shortly.
Favorite Single handers: Sage 890-3 SP, and an 896-2 SP
June: Newfoundland, Bay St. George, Robinsons, Crabbes, Middle Barachois: Smaller rivers, 2-handed only about 30%
July: Nova Scotia, Margaree R., 2-handed 60% or so, depending on water. Newfoundland, Portland Creek, Torrent R, River of Ponds, etc. : 2- handed 60%, then Labrador, Pinware R., 2-handed 80% (ahh can't wait!)
October (last week), Margaree, Middle, Baddeck, Cheticamp R.s: 2-handed 80% or more.
With the exception of the Margaree, I'm usually the only varmint around with a 2-handed stick, and get a lot of funny reactions from the locals, usually good-humored. It's always fun to hand it off to someone and let'm give it a whirl!
For me, it mostly depends on the size of river. For anywhere that requires consistent casts of, say, 60' or so I would choose a double hander. Although I can cast these distances with a single hander, I find it much less effort with the larger rod, which avoids the need to strip line, and a longer rod also has big advantages in terms of line control.
But much of my fishing these days is on small spate rivers rather than the 'classic' medium & large rivers. On these little rivers pools more than 30' wide are uncommon, and many are no more than 15' across, so most of the time there is no need to cast more than about 30-40'. Clearly for situations like this a double handed rod is overkill, and can actually be a disadvantage. I still prefer a longer single handed rod though (typically 10' 7wt) for the line control it gives. You rarely need anything more than a floating or possibly intermediate line, and smallish flies, so that's not a reason to need a big rod either. These rivers also tend to hold small fish, predominantly grilse, and they give a better account of themselves on a light rod.
I can't say I have a preference between single and double-handers - I love them both for different reasons. Big water 'combative' fishing, possibly involving deep wading, and banging out long casts with a big rod has its attractions (and these rivers are probably more productive), but I love the subtlety of a day on a small stream, travelling light, probably walking several miles, and fishing 'pocket' water with what amounts to little more than heavy trout tackle. But to me they are almost like different disciplines, and funnily enough I can't think of many places I've fished where I've faced a real dilemma over which rod to choose; generally the river and the conditions seem to make the decision for me.
It's perhaps worth mentioning a couple of 'minor tactics' which break the general rules. 'Backing up' is one such, which requires quite a bit of line to be retrieved during the swing - I find it easier to false cast and shoot this line with a single-hander (I suppose a short-head spey line on a d/h rod might do the job - I don't own one though). 'Dibbling' is another technique that can be effective in low water conditions. It works best with not much more than one rod length of line outside the tip ring, and a long rod may be useful, even on medium-small waters in low-water conditions. to gain extra water coverage. But these are not classic, mainstream methods.
Bonsoir Topher,
Not too long ago, I remember people coming in the Zec office to tell me there is a guy in Zone 10 York fishing with a "gigantic rod!". It's very long and he's even holding it with both hands....no wonder he's hiding in Zone 10!!"
Then one day, I was fishing Zone 2 York ( Spring RocK Pool) and right above me at Tent Pool was a guy casting in MY! SPRING ROCK POOL!!!!! Hello???????? Is this an electric rod or whatttt!!????????
I cross the river and walked up to Tent POOL and said, "SHOW ME THAT ROD!" .....Hmmm?? Not heavy, interesting reel and line, Can I try??? Show me how to cast with it!!!
It works!!
This was I'd say 6 or 7 years ago...A few anglers would be seen fishing with spey rods and they were the ( talk of town!!).
We are now seeing many more spey casters here on the Gaspé Rivers...
I think many people, like me before, figured it's not for them because, they aren't tall enough(??!!) . They have enough problems fishing in high waters... why fish with a big intimidating rod and double the trouble. Not only will the fly get stuck in the trees..that big rod will hit the trees on the back cast!!!!
Once they take time to sit on the shore, LIKE I DID(instead of casting, casting and casting trying to reach those fish on the opposite side.....maybe once on 10 cast reach the fish.)
and watch a spey caster....... okay!!!!! It's a different techinque, no back cast needed.....(no tree climbing....yes!!)
Double or single.........I understand now what's happening here.......I'M JEALOUS!!!!!!
All this to say.......... now there are spey schools, casting demonstrations at fly shows, excellent books and "excellent" instructors........ and we are seeing more and more of those "giant" rods here in Gaspé!!
By the way, Monsieur Browne, why have you never shown me your Spey flies?????
are these yours????
For steelhead and Pacific Salmon 99% or better of my fishing is done with a 2-hander simply because it is more efficient to cast 50 and more feet with a 2-hander and it provides far more line control than the single-hand rod. Not to mention the ability to cast to where the fish are when there is nearly no backcast room. My favorite rods for this are a 16 ft 11 weight fast action rod in winter, and a 13 ft 8/9 fast action rod in summer. The other 1% of the time, I use an 11 ft 8/9 fast action single-hand rod and I am nearly always simply single-hand spey casting with it. This rod is used on small streams that have virtually no backcast room that have good runs of steelhead or coho.
For trout and bass, I use only single-hand rods. 7 1/2 ft 4 weight on small streams or 9 ft 4 weight with small flies on medium and large rivers; 10 ft 6 weight for general trout fishing on large or medium sizw rivers and most lakes; and 10 ft. eweight or the 11 ft 8/9 weight for bass and large trout streamer fishing.
However, since I spend 90% of my time fishing for steelhead, I rarely use my single-hand rods anymore.
And the "right" answer is.....
Yes, it does depend on where you live, what you fish for, and how big the water is that you fish.
As for me, here in the land of Lake Ontario tribs, I fish for about 6 months for stream trout, and about 6 months for the "trib" runs of salmon, browns and steelies.
So my fishing is divided commensurate to the time devoted to each. Most of the tribs I fish don't require a "cannon", but my 11 1/2 footer is perfect for my needs, so I use that 2-hander for them.
But for stream trout, anything over a one-hander would be "overkill".
I think we all use a modicum of common sense when we approach our fishing, and tend to use the right rod for the job. (Of course, there are some of us who tend to be hard-headed, but that is a small exception.)
If I really NEEDED a longer rod, or a cannon, I would get one. The same goes for shorter rods.
For GLs salmon and steelhead - 90% of the time use two hander
Everything else trout, smallmouths, carp, fly fishing will use single handers
I noticed on this weeks steelhead trip though when I pulled out the single handers for a little while, I continual tried to grip them with two hands !!
So I guess I am becoming more a two hand guy.
PM Out
Lady Amherst,
Yes, that is my rod and my box of flies: please return immediately!
I agree: most have the good sense to fish the appropriate rod. I am sometimes guilty, however, of leaving that good sense packed up with the rod tubes in the car. I often fish a two-hander purely for the intoxicating rhythm of the cast.
For me, the downfall of the two-handed rod is fishing a dead-drift dry fly (i.e. free-floating/non-waking). I like to position myself slightly below and about 30 feet from a visible salmon. A single-handed rod is more accurate at that distance and more stealthy.
If I can, I rig up two rods: a 9' for #8 wt. with a dry fly and a 12.5'-14' two-hander with a wet fly. I have yet to find one set-up that performs under all conditions with equanimity, but then I have never been shy about adding another rod to the quiver!
Topher, I agree completely with the use of single handed rod for the dead-drift dries on Gaspé rivers. It's much more precise, subtle and stealthy. I wouldn't dream of using a two hander.
I go with the "depends on the situation" school but its been a few years since I used a double handed rod in fresh water.
I would probably go with a double hander purely for the fun of it unless the size of the stream forced me to go with a single or accuracy is at a premium as Topher points out.
A lot gets written about the prodigious distances which are possible with a double handed rod but that's only part of the equation. Being able to present a fly, under control, at distance, and effectively cover a greater area of water (and fish) is where the advantage really lies (IMHO).
When sight fishing, look over your shoulder from time to time, you never know who's behind you
Does any body use a two hander with dry files ?
Seems not practical now that I am thinking about it.
Can't see false casting the two hander to dry and redirect the cast of the dry fly like we do with a single hander.
PM Out
Hey, Hal, think about this:
That's another of the reasons for my little 11 foot 3 inch rod - I can overhead cast easily with it if I have to, and mending line is a dream! And, it is light enough to be sporting with smaller fish!
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Wanting to avoid broadcasting any "obscenity", CBS sent out a dress-code memo to celebrities about dressing appropriately for this weekend's 55th annual Grammy Awards. The memo reads: "Please be sure that buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered. Thong type costumes are problematic. Please avoid exposing bare flesh under curves of the buttocks and buttock crack. Please avoid sheer see-through clothing that could possibly expose female breast nipples. Please be sure the genital region is covered so that there is no visible 'puffy' bare skin exposure."
Munitions madness
1) Alex Evans, 7, was suspended from Mary Blair elementary in Loveland, Colorado when, as part of a game he was playing, he threw an imaginary grenade at his enemies. The school rules include no fighting, real or imaginary, and no weapons, real or imaginary.
2) Officials locked down a Bronx, New York, school for an hour and had police search it after a campus aide reported hearing a 12-year-old student say something to another about a gun. The boy turned out to be referring to a toy gun.
Who's screening these rego laws?
Displaying your rego: "As usual the law is an ass!" declares Dominic. "Your correspondent is right. In the Land Transport Motor Vehicle Licensing Regulations 2011 it says the licence must be on the inside of the windscreen and that "the licence must be displayed in an upright, easily visible position." My windscreen slants at nearly 40 degrees. Anyone own a car less than 100 years old with an upright windscreen?"
Windscreen washer woes #1
A reader writes: "I'm in Christchurch where there is a bylaw to prevent windscreen washing at the light. However, post quake it's not enforced. I had my windscreen scratched in the driver's view because of a stone in the brush. I tried to claim insurance for it but couldn't because it was caused by the negligence of the guy washing the windscreen. Failed my WoF so had to have it replaced at my cost."
Windscreen washer woes #2
Jamie writes: "I was once waiting at the Ulster/Mill St lights in Hamilton driving my sports car without its targa top (hard section of roof you slot into your boot before driving). One of these guys without taking a second look, hurled about quarter of a bucket of filthy soapy water towards my windscreen. The water went all over me and inside the interior of my car. By the time my shock turned into anger, he was gone and the light turned green.
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I don't know if anyone here lives close to Tallahassee, but if you do, KB Toys at Tallahassee Mall has Clone Wars figures, though the only ones left are Yoda, ARC Trooper, and Anakin. In terms of regular Saga figures, they got a new shipment of figures, so there are Anakins and Yodas and Dookus at their current clearance price, $3.21 after tax (I picked up yet another Anakin for customizing).
Also, apparently Target has had Jedi Council Scenes, but I refuse to step foot in that building, and I feel kind of dirty telling others about it (a friend told me).


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Mosey over to the exhibits at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for a peek at dinosaur bones and wildlife exhibits, or take a tour of the Coors Brewery for a taste of the famous brew. The Molly Brown House Museum is another must-see indoor attraction while the Colorado State Capitol is a fascinating stop as well. For those who want to revel in that fresh mountain air, hike around the lakes at Washington Park, and stroll through the Denver Botanic Gardens. Root for the Denver Broncos at the stadium during football season or cheer on the Rockies at the baseball field. After gallivanting around town all day, head to one of the 4-star hotels in Denver for a restful night's sleep.
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About Jeff Masters
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 1:00 PM GMT on April 28, 2012
At last week's 30th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology of the American Meteorological Society, Dr. Eric Uhlhorn of NOAA's Hurricane Research Division presented a poster that looked at the relationship between surface winds measured by the SFMR instrument and flight-level winds in two Category 5 storms. Hurricane Hunter flights done into Category 5 Supertyphoon Megi (17 October 2010) and Category 5 Hurricane Felix (03 September 2007) found that the surface winds measured by SFMR were greater than those measured at flight level (10,000 feet.) Usually, surface winds in a hurricane are 10 - 15% less than at 10,000 feet, but he showed that in super-intense Category 5 storms with small eyes, the dynamics of these situations may generate surface winds that are as strong or stronger than those found at 10,000 feet. He extrapolated this statistical relationship (using the inertial stability measured at flight level) to Hurricane Wilma of 2005, which was the strongest hurricane on record (882 mb), but was not observed by the SFMR. He estimated that the maximum wind averaged around the eyewall in Wilma at peak intensity could have been 209 mph, plus or minus 20 mph--so conceivably as high as 229 mph, with gusts to 270 mph. Yowza. That's well in excess of the 200 mph minimum wind speed a top end EF-5 tornado has. The Joplin, Missouri EF-5 tornado of May 22, 2011 had winds estimated at 225 - 250 mph. That tornado ripped pavement from the ground, leveled buildings to the concrete slabs they were built on, and killed 161 people. It's not a pretty thought to consider what Wilma would have done to Cancun, Key West, or Fort Myers had the hurricane hit with sustained winds of what the Joplin tornado had.
Figure 1. Hurricane Wilma's pinhole eye as seen at 8:22 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, by the crew aboard NASA's international space station as the complex flew 222 miles above the storm. At the time, Wilma was the strongest Atlantic hurricane in history, with a central pressure of 882 mb and sustained surface winds estimated at 185 mph. The storm was located in the Caribbean Sea, 340 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico. Image source: NASA's Space Photo Gallery.
Figure 2. Damage in Joplin, Missouri after the EF-5 tornado of May 22, 2011. Image credit: wunderphotographer thebige.
Official all-time strongest winds in an Atlantic hurricane: 190 mph
The official record for strongest winds in an Atlantic hurricane is 190 mph, for Hurricane Allen of 1980 as it was entering the Gulf of Mexico, and for Hurricane Camille of 1969, as it was making landfall in Pass Christian, Mississippi. In Dr. Bob Sheets' and Jack Williams' book, Hurricane Watch, they recount the Hurricane Hunters flight into Camile as the hurricane reached peak intensity: On Sunday afternoon, August 17, and Air Force C-130 piloted by Marvin Little penetrated Camille's eye and measured a pressure of 26.62 inches of mercury. "Just as we were nearing the eyewall cloud we suddenly broke into a clear area and could see the sea surface below," the copilot, Robert Lee Clark, wrote in 1982. "What a sight! Although everyone on the crew was experienced except me, no one had seen the wind whip the sea like that before...Instead of the green and white splotches normally found in a storm, the sea surface was in deep furrows running along the wind direction....The velocity was beyond the descriptions used in our training and far beyond anything we had ever seen." So, the 190 mph winds of Camille were an estimate that was off the scale from anything that had ever been observed in the past. The books that the Hurricane Hunters carried, filled with photos of the sea state at various wind speeds, only goes up to 150 mph (Figure 2). I still used this book to estimate surface winds when I flew with the Hurricane Hunters in the late 1980s, and the books are still carried on the planes today. In the two Category 5 hurricanes I flew into, Hugo and Gilbert, I never observed the furrowing effect referred to above. Gilbert had surface winds estimated at 175 mph based on what we measured at flight level, so I believe the 190 mph wind estimate in Camille may be reasonable.
Figure 3. Appearance of the sea surface in winds of 130 knots (150 mph). Image credit: Wind Estimations from Aerial Observations of Sea Conditions (1954), by Charlie Neumann.
Figure 4. Radar image of Hurricane Camille taken at 22:15 UTC August 17, 1969, a few hours before landfall in Mississippi. At the time, Camille had the highest sustained winds of any Atlantic hurricane in history--190 mph.
The infamous hurricane hunter flight into Wilma during its rapid intensification
While I was at last week's conference, I had a conversation with Rich Henning, a flight meteorologist for NOAA's Hurricane Hunters, who served for many years as a Air Reconnaissance Weather Officer (ARWO) for the Air Force Hurricane Hunters. Rich told me the story of the Air Force Hurricane Hunter mission into Hurricane Wilma in the early morning hours of October 19, 2005, as Wilma entered its explosive deepening phase. The previous airplane, which had departed Category 1 Wilma six hours previously, flew through Wilma at an altitude of 5,000 feet. They measured a central pressure of 954 mb when they departed the eye at 23:10 UTC. The crew of the new plane assumed that the hurricane, though intensifying, was probably not a major hurricane, and decided that they would also go in at 5,000 feet. Winds outside the eyewall were less than hurricane force, so this seemed like a reasonable assumption. Once the airplane hit the eyewall, they realized their mistake. Flight level winds quickly rose to 186 mph, far in excess of Category 5 strength, and severe turbulence rocked the aircraft. The aircraft was keeping a constant pressure altitude to maintain their height above the ocean during the penetration, but the area of low pressure at Wilma's center was so intense that the airplane descended at over 1,000 feet per minute during the penetration in order to maintain a constant pressure altitude. By they time they punched into the incredibly tiny 4-mile wide eye, which had a central pressure of just 901 mb at 04:32 UTC, the plane was at a dangerously low altitude of 1,500 feet--not a good idea in a Category 5 hurricane. The pilot ordered an immediate climb, and the plane exited the other side of Wilma's eyewall at an altitude of 10,000 feet. They maintained this altitude for the remainder of the flight. During their next pass through the eye at 06:11 UTC, the diameter of the eye had shrunk to an incredibly tiny two miles--the smallest hurricane eye ever measured. During their third and final pass through the eye at 0801 UTC, a dropsonde found a central pressure of 882 mb--the lowest pressure ever observed in an Atlantic hurricane. In the span of just 24 hours, Wilma had intensified from a 70 mph tropical storm to a 175 mph category 5 hurricane--an unprecedented event for an Atlantic hurricane. Since the pressure was still falling, it is likely that Wilma became even stronger after the mission departed.
I'll have a new post by Tuesday at the latest.
Jeff Masters
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Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather


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The Pixies are in fine form with new songs, new memberJanuary 26, 2014 12:41 AM
David Bowie, reaching for words to describe the singer for one of his favorite new bands, once referred to Black Francis as "a mass of screaming flesh."
That was back in the late '80s/early '90s heyday of the Pixies, so a good 25 years have passed. Based on the show Saturday night at a sold-out Carnegie Music Hall, we can declare that Bowie's compelling description still carries weight.
The last time the Pixies were here, which was only the second time the Pixies were here, the Boston band was in reunion/nostalgia mode on the 2004-05 amphitheater tour.
On Saturday the quartet -- having skipped us on the "Doolittle" anniversary trek -- returned with new vigor having finally cut some new music. Perhaps a mixed blessing.
It wasn't just a few songs. The material from the new EP series, some still unreleased, took up a major portion of the set and had to be a bit disorienting for fans who came for the "hits." Fortunately, it ran an hour and 45 minutes with 30-plus songs, starting boldly with "Bone Machine" and the shrieking "Debaser."
The absence of Kim Deal obviously devalues the Pixies, but Paz Lanchentin (A Perfect Circle) fit right in both on backing vocals (no "Gigantic") and bass, which launches a good many Pixies songs. She looked the part too, in her indie black dress and white collar.
If and when Deal comes back, she'll have plenty of new songs to learn. Perhaps the best is "Indie Cindy," combining a slow, dreamy chorus with a frantic Francis talk-sing. The warped space-rock of "Andro Queen" made a nice pairing with "In Heaven," the song from "Eraserhead." "Greens and Blues" was colored with one of Joey Santiago's more grinding guitar leads, as was "Bagboy" with a nasty riff a la Gang of Four.
Santiago is a total character, even more than ever as he displayed with his mugging feedback solo on "Vamos." Francis did much of his damage on an acoustic guitar, not that it made the whole works any quieter. This show was as LOUD as it should have been.
Each piece of the Pixies is unique -- let's not forget the driver, David Lovering -- and together they are an explosive force, with a quirky sense of humor.
It was alarming when they blasted through "Head On" and exited having done "Wave of Mutilation" (UK surf version), "Here Comes Your Man" and "La La Love You" and others but leaving out a ton of old favorites.
More than making up for it was a wildly fun encore that had them slamming through ecstatic versions of "Gouge Away," "Monkey's Gone to Heaven" (with the stage going red as Francis sang "if the devil is 6"), the faster "Wave of Mutilation" and "Where is My Mind?" complete with a guitar riff that alone should have sent the Pixies into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame long before Nirvana.
The Pixies did not bring some polite older group to gently warm the crowd. They brought FIDLAR, an L.A. band best known for the song "Cheap Beer." Drummer Max Kuehn sported a "Heavy Metal" T-shirt and while that didn't describe them, the screaming skate punk noise band could hold their own in those circles. While FIDLAR veers more to the loud side, it does take some cues from the Pixies' patented quiet-to-loud dynamic.
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03-07-2013, 07:51 PM #1Junior Member Guppy
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Beginner fish ideas.
Hey all, looking to get an aquarium once I have moved house. I have been looking at a 160l (35.5g?) 100x40x40.
Haven't bought anything yet as a) funds are low and b) don't have space in my current place - so I'm doing research atm.
I am planning on planting it, with a graduation in plant height towards the back. Also if I can budget it in I plan on getting some rocks for hardscaping and having them at either end with a dark substrate and some sand in the middle?
I like the idea of a couple of schools of brightly colored fish, but could do with some advice on who will get on well with who, and any who might be a bit difficult for a beginner. Also who would suit going into the tank first and who might need to wait till it's established.
So, a list of the fish I'd looked at and liked;
Neon tetras
Cherry barbs
Cory's -a couple of different var. that I liked
: Bandit, False bandit, Green, Bronze, Three lined and Panda
Rainbowfish- Both Threadfin and Dwarf neon
Galaxy rasboras
Gouramis - Red honey dwarf, Blue and Opaline
I'm aware that most of these are schooling fish, but am not sure what would constitute a reasonable school for each. Also would different var. of Cory's school together? Or would you need a school of each var.? And the Gouramis, would a blue/opaline one be okay on it's own or would it need company? And would they fight with the Dwarf reds?
Im aware that I can't fit all those In a tank that size, esp. in full schools so any ideas and/or advice appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
P.S Sorry for the book's worth of questions - just some things are hard to glean from plain text and it helps to ask.
OK, first of all, start reading about fishless cycle.
2nd, have a look at your water company website to get some feeling for what you're dealing wiht.
100x40x40 seems a european size. Might wanna look at a juwel rio 180 then. Gets you good light and a pretty decent filter.
Height difference will make it bigger, see my tank (sig below here)
Cories really do best on sand.
From these
12 neons
12 cherry barbs
8 cories (preferably same species, compatible habits and the chance they reproduce)
Is a nice start
After this give your plants some time to grow in before you look at gourami.
Rainbowfish tend to love hard water and are a bit big, the rest love soft water. Galaxies would end up as rainbowfish food.
Look at the Bloodfin tetras. They are a very hardy tetra and will school tightly.
They will also get into a serious fight with the gourami, if that ever appears. And the prefer the water a bit cooler.
Never had a problem with the temp. Keep them in 78 degree water.
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I have 9 Neon Dwarf Rainbowfish - mine are great (their tankmates are listed in my sig). They get to about 2-1/2 inches. You need to have 2 females for each male (I have 3 males and 6 females) or all of one gender. I considered both Cherry Barbs and several cory species and either or both would do fine with the Rainbows. Not sure how the Rainbows would do with Gouramis or vice versa.
Last edited by gronlaura; 03-07-2013 at 11:06 PM.75 gal - Smudge Spot Cories, Silvertip & Pristella Tetras, Scissortail & Red Tail Rasboras, Pearl Gourami, Black Kuhli Loaches, Whiptail Cats, Wild Caught BNP
Dual 29 gals - Diamond Tetras. Harlequin Rasboras, Bloodfin Tetras
10 Gal - Mr. Betta's Fishy Paradise
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass....it's about learning to dance in the rain"
fyi threadfins and dwarf neon rainbows are the smallest of the rainbow species. And IMO treadfins would work a small school of about 6 would love it they are a little timid at first.
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03-09-2013, 06:57 PM #9Junior Member Guppy
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0Hey thanks for the info,was already planning on a fish-less cycle -looks like a little longer to get the fish in the short term but less hassle and risk in the long run, right? Also the bit about what order to introduce the fishies, I was if any of them were particularly sensitive to water changes and should be left till the tank settled a bit after cycling?
Also, looking to have a few plants in the long run so thinking about plant substrates, will these give off stuff and affect cycling and will it be okay to put in the plants as I start cycling? I have a few friends with established tanks, healthy as far as I know - would anything bad die off during cycling or am I best off not risking anything affecting future fishies?
If I went for a sand substrate, how would I keep it clean? Are the any that are heavy(?) enough to use with a gravel vacuum thing? Or is there a specific way to keep it nice and clean looking?
I've kept tetra substrate capped with gravel. Works extremely well for plants! I've switched to sand now with jbl 7+13 clay pellets and some liquid ferts. Works well too and it's much more popular with the bottom dwellers.
I've got malaysian trumpet snails who plough in part of the fish poo into the sand where it helps the plants. The rest I syphon away. I use a 6mm hose and make circular motions with a finger just over the sand. The sand settles a lot more quickly than the dirt.


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First-trimester screening for aneuploidy [committee opinion]. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2004 July;296.
Group B strep (BGS). US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/groupbstrep/about/prevention.html. Updated June 1, 2014. Accessed December 30, 2014.
Prenatal care. March of Dimes website. Available at: http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/prenatalcare_visits.html. Updated May 2011. Accessed December 30, 2014.
Prenatal care and tests. Women's Health—US Department of Health and Human Services website. Available at: http://womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/you-are-pregnant/prenatal-care-tests.html. Updated September 27, 2010. Accessed December 30, 2014.
Prenatal and preconceptional carrier screening for genetic diseases in individuals of Eastern European Jewish descent [committee opinion]. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 2004;298.
Routine prenatal care. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
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In a move to save costs, the U.S. Department of Treasury is phasing out paper checks for federal benefit recipients as of Friday.
That will affect thousands of Mississippians who have been receiving checks for Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Veterans Affairs and some government pension plans.
As of January, the Treasury Department was mailing about 79,000 checks to Mississippians. Of those, about 2,300 are mailed to Lee County residents.
So if they haven't already, they'll need to enroll to receive their benefits electronically instead.
Brad Benson, public affairs specialist with the Treasury Department, said that even though Mississippians receive a higher percentage of paper checks than most states, the rate of those already enrolled in electronic payments is about 90 percent.
Federal officials claim the change will not only save taxpayers $1 billion during the next decade, but it is also safer than issuing a live check.
Recipients have the option of enrolling in direct deposit or getting a Direct Express card onto which benefits will be loaded. The Direct Express card is registered as a MasterCard and can be used as a debit card for either purchases or cash withdrawals at ATMs.
"We've had a steady pick up in the past month or so in seniors signing up for direct deposit," said John Oxford, director of external affairs at Renasant Bank.
Oxford said Renasant bank has worked to simplify the enrollment process, shortening the application. He said enrolling for an account could take as little as 10 minutes.
Benson said the Direct Express card is intended for people who don't have a bank. But the card also includes fees, depending on how and where the card is used. To avoid fees, Benson advised using direct deposit because "it is the easiest and best choice if you have a bank."
David Lebryk, commissioner of the Treasury Department's Financial Management Service, also said the switch to electronic benefit payments is not an option – it's the law.
For those who choose to use the Direct Express card, a card will be mailed to them once and subsequent payments will automatically be applied to the card.
While the enrollment deadline is Friday, an exemption is allowed for anyone born in 1921 or earlier.
Also, those who have not enrolled by Friday still will receive benefits via paper checks but will continue to be contacted by the Treasury Department.
Those wishing to receive benefits by direct deposit will need an account number and a routing number which can be obtained by contacting your financial institution.
And banks are working to help the public through the transition.
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Terrell E. Arnold, (A World Less Safe), exposes the myth that we plan an early withdrawal from Iraq. The largest U.S. embassy in the world is being built in Bagdad costing US taxpayers in excess of 1 billion dollars. The mission, when fully operational, will serve as "transformational diplomacy", a fancy word meaning that we as the lone 'Goliath' will continue to flex our mighty muscles to neutralize any upstart 'David's' in the region.
The new Constitution imposed on the Iraqis by the former czar of Iraq, Paul Bremer, forbids Iraqis from developing any new oil wells and easing the high unemployment problem. Only US oil companies reserve this right. This theft of Iraqi resources has enriched US contractors to the detriment of Iraq and has had a predictable impact in intensifying the hostility towards foreign workers and the US military.
Meanwhile, reconstruction of the Iraqi infrastructure, destroyed by massive aerial bombing by US led occupation forces, moves at glacial speed. Contrast this with rapid construction of permanent military bases convinces most Iraqis that our intentions are imperial in nature and will result in greater misery to a people already sinking to the depths of despair. Equally disturbing, is the targeted assassinations of scores of Iraqi academics, intellectuals and flight into exile of others leaving Iraq barren of future leadership and technocrats.


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Pros: Midrange, soundstage, imaging, build quality, comfort, self-adjusted headband, all-in one reference headphone
Cons: Huge earcups, treble spike, sub bass, would prefer more warmth
I purchased a used pair of AKG K702 65th Anniversary Review two months ago from the owner of VeritasBN. It was in great condition and I have been using it with FiiO E09K/E07K which was also bought from the same seller. They work great together. Throughout these two months, I have been using it for music listening, gaming and movie. What I am writing below is all belongs to my opinion and my thoughts on it after two months of using it.
Before I get started, I would like to mention that I am a "Midrange-Head" and was never a fan of over-emphasized bass. Just like bass-head, I prefer as much midrange as possible, preferably smooth, warm but not too muddy, and detailed mids. My favorite headphones include AKG K550, PSB M4U1, Sennheiser HD598. AKG K550 and PSB M4U1 for the timbre, neutral, sweet mids, wide soundstage in closed headphone and bass extends deep without over emphasis at any point of bass. Sennheiser HD598 for the warm and forward mids. I find the HD598 to have the perfect amount of bass too.
So here we go…
Accessories and packaging
I got these used, but it comes with the original box in perfect condition. It kind of reminds me of the Incase Pivot boxing; similar to Incase Sonic. It's funny how more expensive headphones does not package as well as some of the consumer priced headphones, the Jabra Vox, for example. I don't mind having all the pizza boxes [I mean, Grado boxing] for the AKG K702/65 though. The boxing does look good to me as well. It comes with a 3.5mm to 6.3mm jack converter and a 3m long cable. Other than that, nothing else, but that is all you need although some [including me] would prefer a carrying pouch in it.
Build quality
As far as build quality goes, my only concern was the cable. It's on the thin side or maybe I am just used to the thick Grado cable which prevents tangles. Both do not tangle as badly, but for the price of AKG K702/65, I would expect something of better quality. While the cable is detachable from the unit itself, it does take some effort to remove it. Other than the cable, I find the unit itself to be very sturdy. The earpads are made of memory foam and the headband cushion is removed vs the traditional AKG K701/2 for better comfort. While I can tell certain parts of the earcups are made of metal, there are certain part made of plastic, but for reference use, there's really nothing to worry about.
Comfort and isolation
The first time I wore the AKG K702/65, I feel like the clamping force is clamping my lower jaw and it kind of annoys me at times. After a few days of using it, I find the clamping force to be vanished somehow. Very comfortable headphone even when wearing glasses. Earpads are very soft though does stick around with dust easily, but easily removed as well. I like the fact that I do not need to adjust the headband to fit my head each time I put it over my head. It adjusts to my head automatically and good thing it does not add too much weight to my head as well, it does feel like I am still wearing a headphone but it's not at all heavy. I can easily wear these for one whole afternoon while I'm doing my gaming, homework or head-fying. My ears do not get warm while wearing it under room temperature, which I find a good add. If anything, I find the earcups to be super huge like the AKG K550. Extremely comfortable, but I have heard people preferring the MA900 lightweight design over AKG K702/65.
As a semi-closed/open headphone, I find the AKG K702/65 to isolates "okay".
When it comes to its sound quality, I have given these about 300 hours of use [not sure about the previous owner] which I find it more than enough for typical AKG headphones and to say the least, I am very satisfied with it. It plays everything well, but master at none. It's a great pair of headphone for all-in-one use at home. It does not get affected by the damping factor like some headphones do thus, it will suit any home audio equipment. I do recommend pairing it with something powerful. The AKG K702/65 is by no mean hard to drive, in fact, I can drive it straight out of my iPhone 4/iPad 2 to my listen volume at around 50% of maximum volume but they do scale better with more power.
The bass hits when called with the right amount of bass. It goes deep for a semi-closed headphone but it's no competition when put next to Momentum whose bass extends deeper. I do prefer AKG K702/65 tighter bass though. It is warmer and fuller in body than the AKG K550 but if you were to put the Philips X1 next to it, the AKG K702/65 may sound thin but cleaner and less muddy sounding.
If the bass is K702/65's weakest point, the mid would be its strength. Very detailed and smooth sounding. I have heard people saying that the K701/2 midrange sound "plastic" but to my ears, I do not find it so in the AKG K702/65. I find the midrange to be really nice, very musical and spacious sounding. It may not have the most natural timbre nor is it the most transparent headphone but the midrange is definitely something worth listening to after turning down the upper mids.
The highs do not sound harsh at all instead, it's very clean sounding like the AKG K550 that I love a lot except for the lack of body but nothing EQ and a warm pair of amp won't fix. There is some treble spike here, but it does not affect most of the music I listen to. Overall, a pretty forgiving headphone but things sound muffled with compressed files.
Another thing I like about the AKG K702/65 is its wide and deep soundstage and excellent imaging. This makes it great for movie and gaming. Everything feels more alive.
It is ideal to pair it with a tube amp or at least, something warm and powerful as in my opinion, the better you feed it, the better they perform!
Unless I have around $500 just for buying a pair of headphone, I don't think I will be giving these up. If you can find these at around $300 or the K712 for a little bit more than $300, it is definitely worth considering, but if you wanted something warm and bassy with great sound resolution, I suggest looking into the X1 if you do not mind the less musical and spacious sounding mids.


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Getting a "six pack" or achieving rock hard abs is all about utilizing certain exercises in the most efficient way possible.
Whether you are a man or woman, most people consider a perfect core as the basis for being ultimately fit. Achieving this feat isn't impossible, just don't expect it to happen overnight.
"It takes time to develop six pack abs, but realistically, this isn't what you should initially be aiming for," says Sean Wells, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and the fitness expert at BistroMD. "Hitting the gym hard with these workouts will not do you any benefit without some background knowledge on the specific muscles involved."
With help from our fitness expert, we are reviewing the best ways to sculpt your core, and why understanding how these muscles work is just as important as utilizing them through an effective workout.
Know How Your Core Works
"In order to avoid injury, and to maximize results, it's important to understand the fundamentals of these muscles, before diving headfirst into a core workout," says Sean.
Your core is actually made up of 29 different muscles, divided into two parts—your local (inner) unit, and your global (outer) unit.
Your inner unit is made up of muscles that are predominantly involved in joint support and stabilization, and are not specifically involved with movement. Your global unit, or outer unit, are the muscles that everyone raves about on TV and in magazines. These muscles are responsible for movement in your core, and attach from your pelvis to your rib cage, and your lower extremities.
"In order to get the best results from your core, it is important that any exercises you do encourage these two muscle groups to work in harmony," says Sean. "This is why background knowledge on these muscles is so important. 75-90% of the population who work out experience back pain that is due to a poorly conditioned core. This is often the result of doing inappropriate activities in order to achieve these results."
Tips on How to Start
"In order to achieve the best core workout, it's important that you perform exercises that incorporate activity of the deeper muscles, (your stabilizers), and then progressively integrate superficial movement of your global unit, (your movers)," says Sean.
To begin your workout, start out by doing exercises that encourage you to position and hold for specific periods of time. These activities will help you develop your local core, which should be mastered first. Here are some activities to begin with:
1. Isometric Plank Hold
Do the isometric plank hold for 2-10 seconds between 12-20 times.
2. Prone Floor Cobra
After completing your bouts for the isometric plank hold, do the prone floor cobra for 2-10 seconds, between 12-20 times.
3. Try to repeat these exercises for 1 to 3 sets.
4. Utilize and master this routine for about 4-6 weeks, at about 3 times per week, on non-consecutive days. One you master this routine, you can then move on to more global core training.
Global Core Training
"Once you have successfully mastered a routine for your local core, you can then move on to training activities that focus on your global core that promote active movement," says Sean.
Here are some training techniques to utilize:
1. Stability Ball Crunches
At a moderate pace, do 12-20 stability ball crunches, and immediately follow this up with 12-20 reps of bicycle crunches at a faster pace. Don't over-exert yourself, and take a rest once you feel your muscles are tiring.
2. Reverse Crunches
At a moderate pace, do 10-15 reverse crunches, immediately followed by 5-10 vertical crunches at a slower pace. Make sure your legs are positioned perpendicular to the ground. (See below).
3. Stability Ball Back Extensions
After completing your reverse crunches, do 12-20 stability ball back extensions for 12-20 reps at a slow and gradual pace.
4. Try to repeat these exercises 2-3 times per week on non-consecutive days for about 4-6 weeks. Make sure you are comfortable with this workout before you progress to more advanced core exercises.
"Some of these exercises can be difficult, which is why it is important that you pace yourself in order to avoid injury," says Sean. "I would even recommend doing these exercises with a workout buddy, or consulting a professional if you are worried about possible injury."
In order to utilize the best core workout for your goals, it is important to pace yourself and to mix up your routine with various training techniques, performed at a variety of different paces.
"Always pace yourself when it comes to your core workout, and never jump headfirst into these activities," says Sean. "You can't get a six pack if you are lying in a hospital."
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For seniors, health care hard to come by in Idaho
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - While Idaho has plans to bring more doctors to the Gem State and perhaps even build a medical school, plans years from execution aren't helping senior citizens who need medical care now.
At the Post Falls senior center people can get a bite to eat with a community that really understands them.
"When you get sick you need to know you can go someplace," senior Eva Sherrill said.
Every day someone calls the center about their struggle to get the medical care they need.Senior citizens health care North Idaho
"One lady called, it's been six months since she could get into a doctor because of the waiting list and everything," Alison McArthur with the Post Falls senior center said.
Forget making an appointment and wait times, some seniors are struggling just to get in the door and find a doctor that accepts people on Medicare.
"What we are hearing is because they are Medicare recipient or Medicaid recipient, they already had their quota of patients, not able to take on new patients," McArthur said.
So seniors get hit twice in Idaho. Not only is there a shortage of doctors but some are limiting the number of Medicare patients they see.
"We've had some people go six months, nine months without being to find someone to accept Medicare," Dr. Joseph Abate with Dirne Community Health Center said.
The Idaho Medical Association reports that for the last decade, Medicare reimbursement rates have been slashed. A short term solution that provides relief will run out by January and doctors could face a 30 percent cut.
It's forced some physicians to limit the number of Medicare patients just to survive.
But at Dirne Community Health it's different.
"We welcome Medicare patients because every insured patient that walks into the door allows a slot for another uninsured patients," Dr. Abate said.
It's where Eva Sherrill has been going for six years.
"They can help you get in the same day, if you call that morning about 8," she said.
Among so much uncertainty, Dirne Community Health is one place seniors can count on to see a doctor when they need to.


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Position papers: Norton City Council, Ward 3 representative
Joe Kernan vs. Bill Mowery (incumbent) vs. Dennis Pierson
Voters living in Norton's Ward 3 will vote for one candidate for Ward 3 representative on Norton City Council in the Nov. 5 General Election. The race is nonpartisan. The information provided below was submitted by the candidates, with their responses to our questions printed as submitted.
Joe Kernan
Why are you running for Council?
"It has become apparent that infighting and 'gotcha politics' have again become the norm in Norton, in government and in the city as a whole. Previously, when I served on council and as mayor, I was able to begin to move the city beyond this all too familiar mode of operation. I am running for third ward council in an attempt to do the same now.
"Recently, especially in the third ward, we have witnessed the bitterness of many residents on both sides of the issue regarding the method of funding of the Nash Heights Sewer Project. This has caused unnecessary division and animosity in a city that has a long record of nasty politics. We have also seen the continued deterioration of many of the streets and other infrastructure in the community.
"I believe it is time for the residents of the third ward to have representation on council by someone who will recognize the realities of what the city faces regarding sewer, water and roads and then work with all of council, the administration and residents to reach a satisfactory resolution. It is not beneficial to ignore the realities or attempt to skirt the issues with platitudes. The EPA mandate is not going to go away so we need to deal with it; and because it is indeed laudable to stand with the people, it is time to stand with all of them and listen to all of them with respect and true concern for their situation."
What would be your top three priorities if you took office? Why?
"Priority one would be to make sure that city council is doing everything possible to mitigate the economic impact on the residents affected by the Nash Heights Sewer Project. The people need a council representative who can work with the constituents and bridge the gap with the city government. It is unacceptable that any resident should be in danger of losing their home because of this project. However, the answer is not to raid the city treasury to fully fund the project. While I am assured that the administration and council have searched diligently for funding streams, I believe that search should continue, and quickly. Residents should be empowered to further research and advise as to possible solutions to the funding problems by creation of an ad hoc committee, with equal representation from those within the Nash Heights area and those not in the area, which would report to the Utilities Committee of council.
"Priority two would be to take a more proactive and long term look at the city's roads. The current method of funding, repair and maintenance is failing and must be reworked. The key is to formulate a long-term plan, work on consistent funding and then implement and complete the plan. The third priority would be to update and modernize the city's planning and zoning codes in order to streamline both enforcement and development within the city.
"Finally, it is important to represent all of the residents of the third ward in a respectful and inclusive manner."
Bill Mowery (incumbent)
Why are you running for Council?
"To keep Norton A healthy and affordable city for the people"
What would be your top three priorities if you were re-elected? Why?
- "Keep Norton a Strong Family minded city with Affordable growth
- "Remain close to the needs of the people and what there main concerns are
- "For once get A solid Road program started and go forward instead of backwards"
Dennis Pierson
Why are you running for Council?
"I am running for Norton Ward Three Council to effect change in how we are currently running our city. Our current council is mostly dismissive of our City's Charter and in turn the residents. This was evident in how this council allowed three ballot issues passed by the residents to be manipulated by this administration. This is not right. The role of the Council has been diminished by taking this path. As a result, agendas of the few have put the people of Norton in a subservient position by not fully informing the residents. That is backwards. After attending many council meetings over the past few years I would encourage residents to take the time and attend a council meeting to witness all that goes unreported. According to our Charter, the Council works for the residents and in turn oversees the mayor and administration. Currently the reverse is occurring. This is one trend I will fight to reverse and restore integrity in the application of Norton's Charter. I care about this community and the residents and feel I can better represent the individual than my opponents past records."
What would be your top three priorities if you took office? Why?
"Like most communities facing revenue shortfalls, how Norton addresses its nearly 8 million dollar debt is of fundamental importance. First an open and respectful local government while managing costs and budgets is a priority. Secondly, we can use our existing and in place mutual assistance agreements with our neighboring communities so we are not duplicating city services and equipment. Also, I would invite Summit County in to present to the residents their capabilities and lower rates on any utilities. Before expanding sewers in residential areas I would first address our existing patchwork of sewer service and JEDD agreement in existing business districts. I would also invite the EPA in to again speak directly to the residents and work to offer alternatives for our residents. Finally, our residential streets are in disrepair as a result of misplaced priorities and I will turn these priorities around. The good thing is this can all be changed with your help this November 5th."
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Hope College has regained the Michigan
Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) women's golf
The Flying Dutch have won the MIAA title for the fifth time
since women's golf became an intercollegiate sport in 1991
capturing six of the eight conference tournaments. The Flying
Dutch finished 90 strokes ahead of league runnerup Albion.
Hope also won the MIAA championship in 1991, 1992, 1993 and
1996. This is the first championship under coach Donna Eaton who
took over the helm of the Dutch this fall. It is actually
Eaton's second MIAA championship. She coached the Hope
volleyball team to the conference crown in 1987.
The championship drive was led by junior Ellen Colenbrander
(Holland HS) who established an MIAA record in winning medalist
honors for the second time in her collegiate career. This season
she averaged 80.8 strokes per 18-hole tournament round. The
previous record was 82.8 strokes by Lisa Stover of Hope in 1993.
Colenbrander was also the league medalist as a freshman
(1996) and was league runnerup as a sophomore (1997). Last
spring she achieved NCAA All-America honors by finishing seventh
in the Division III national championships.
Hope had five players achieve All-MIAA recognition which is
determined by seasonal averages. Joining Colenbrander on the
first All-MIAA team is senior Gina Pellerito of Ada (Forest Hills
Central HS). She finished fifth in the seasonal standings with
an average of 88.5. It is the third time that Pellerito has
achieved All-MIAA status. She was a first team honoree in 1995
and 1996. She was studying in an off-campus program a year ago
and did not play golf.
Gaining All-MIAA second team honors were freshman Emily
Thielk of Ann Arbor (Pioneer HS), senior Melody Oonk of Holland
(Holland HS) and senior Elizabeth Yared of Grand Rapids (East
Grand Rapids HS). Thielk and Oonk finished seventh (92.0) and
eighth (93.0) respectively in the seasonal standings while Yared
was 12th (95.9). Oonk and Yared were also All-MIAA second team
honorees in 1997.
Other members of the team were junior Jessica Carpenter of
Grand Rapids (Comstock Park HS), sophomore Melissa Lucar of
Grandville (Calvin Christian HS), and freshman Kathryn Miller of
Novi (Novi HS).