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"Want to go for lunch?" he asked.
"Yes please," I replied.
We walked down to Chapel Street and Conner called his studio; he gave them some instructions saying he was running late. We settled for, 'Lamb On Chapel,' Greek food is amazing and they had an upstairs area that was closed but for Rick they opened it up.
He stared at me and asked, "Where did Father Thomas get up to in the story?"
"Your Aunty Beth being found," I replied. He took a long gulp of his wine, I ordered another then the waiter left us.
"When she found out I was in the hospital she was in shock, she rushed to my room and it was instant love. I don't remember much of the abuse but thunder scares me shitless, hence a small meltdown last night. I do remember a beautiful woman rescuing me and holding me in her arms, constantly touching my hair or shoulders or kissing my cheeks. I was told later she spent all her free time with me, she didn't leave my side and when she did, it was only to change and shower. She told me my mother was her younger sister and she was told I had died at birth so she never visited or saw her. She had cut her out of her life after my father and mother robbed her house several times." Deep breath.
"She got me to the stage where I regained some sense of what was going on around me and from there on she coached me, loved me and after that month she took me home to her place. She gave me a bedroom but I slept with her most nights. She had left her job early in the piece so she could be home with me full time. Her best friends Ray and John looked after me also, they live next door; you met Ray yesterday. She got me into school and either her or Ray took me and picked me up. I can't even begin to tell you about the bullying, I was little and a class down from where I should have been but with Beth and Ray tutoring me I quickly learnt enough and started writing my name and when I could, I wrote poetry, 'Bring it on,' was my first poem. It was geeky and childish but later on I changed some the words to produce my first big anthem." He took a deep breath.
"I lasted at school until I was fifteen then I went to a music academy to learn more about singing, chords and reading and writing music, then my real story started."
"I was born Conner Wilson but Aunty Beth had it changed to her name, my mum's maiden name, Connor Richards, I changed it for stage to Rick Conner's."
"You knew didn't you, you knew I was the one, that's why you told me your name was Conner Wilson on that day, you knew something?" I asked.
"I knew once you stopped and spoke to me I was in love with you, I wanted to go back to your place just to listen to your voice and in some way I knew I had to repay you a thousand fold for finding me," he answered.
"Aunty Beth?"
"She died of cancer last year, it was hopeless and I couldn't save her," he cried.
"I'm sorry Brent, I'm sorry." He wept loudly. I took him in my arms and said,
"Why are you sorry? You did nothing but love her and give her joy when she found you. You probably saved her as much as she was saving you and yes, that monstrous disease will win in the end, it only seems to take the best people. Put your glasses on hon, I can hear our waiter coming."
He put his sunglasses on and dropped my hand and while our food was served the waiter was eyeing off Conner like he was prime beef, I had to do something.
"It's okay mate, we can serve ourselves, could you please give us some privacy?" He was miffed but I didn't care. When he left I pulled my chair around the table and hugged Conner to me, whispering good thoughts in his ear and stroking his head; it was all I could do in a relatively public place.
We ate in silence. I leant over to say, "I love you so much." He grinned like a naughty boy. Flipping his phone he rang the studio and told them to go ahead, he had got tied up in a meeting and then he smiled,
"Let's finish and go shopping."
"Conner my cards arrived but I left them on the table unopened, sorry."
"We can use mine and work it out later."
With copious amounts of garlic sauce on my chin he licked it off but we then opted for the men's room. He took a pee and I washed my face, I felt better and tried my best to put a smile on.
"Okay, let's look in here," he said.
He dragged me into just about every shop up Chapel Street and by the time I got to Toorak road we were both loaded up with shopping. I got some great stuff and I don't even think I will ever use most of it but it made him happy. We also gathered a small group of fans on the way taking photos with their phones and generally trying to score a date with both of us. Connor hailed a cab and laughing loudly, we scrambled in dragging bags with us. After giving the driver my near city address, we settled in to giggle while holding hands and occasionally rubbing crotches.
"I love this city, I can get lost here and no one knows who I am most of the time. In America I can't go anywhere without a minder and believe me, they earn their wages."
"Why Melbourne, why don't you get recognized here much?"
"I think Melbournians have class, they might recognize me but most just look then give me the space I need without screaming in the street,'Rick Conner's, look it's Rick Conner's,' god damn it." He did the last bit in an American accent.
"Don't get me wrong Brent, the Americans put me where I am on the world stage and I've met some awesome folks over there,some I can count as being trusted friends but it's the celebrity chasers I hate, they only want to make a dollar out of a single crappy photo."
"There's none of that in Melbourne really, we are too far away and I love that. As soon as I get off the plane in Sydney I know it's time to be me again." He squeezed my hand.
"When we get home I want a fashion parade."
"You think?" I squeaked out.
"I do, oh and tomorrow we will go get you some work clothes."
"What?" He laughed all the way to my apartment, he was happy for the time being and I was floored by his comment, I think I will have to get a bigger wardrobe.
When we got in I started unpacking, he was like a kid in a lolly shop. "Try these babe, no these but don't put a shirt on just the jeans, wow! Now try bending over. Yesss!" I gave him a good show and he was taking photos with his phone. He touched me in the most intimate ways but then I killed the mood and packed it all away in the cupboard. Opening my cards, I went online to activate them and I noticed there was fifty thousand dollars in my account.
"What's this?"
"That's your signing bonus hon."
"It's too much."
"No it's right, twenty five for signing with the company and twenty five to cover your bills. You will have to transfer money into your current bank account and pay the credit cards off, it's easier that way."
"Oh but they don't come to that amount, it's too bloody much Conner," I said sternly.
"The balance is my anniversary present to you," he smiled.
"Well it's our anniversary today and it's a money one."
"No it's fucking not, take it back."
"What's given freely can't be taken back," he said still grinning.
"I'm not going to win am I?"
"Then I will put it aside for a rainy day."
I wasn't going to argue over money with him, he's been too generous already but I have to find a way to repay him.
"Wanna kiss me now?" he said as his dimples were dancing on his gorgeous face. Who could resist?
"Yes," I replied shyly.
For the next three weeks I was bombarded with safety training and did pretty well as Conner put the finishing touches to his latest album, which will be released worldwide next month. He was excited about it and also hinted that a secret project he was working on was going to be awesome.
In the second week of training I did some flights around Australia with Derek, who was the flight attendant on a bigger company jet, and we hit it off beautifully. He also called Conner by his real name and I wondered, for a second, whether he was an ex-boyfriend but he showed me the picture of his wife and three kids. He always sat the photo in the kitchenette, so they always flew with him. The job was easy but safety was paramount, we had to do the lifejacket thing by law and it doesn't matter how many times it was done, the message had to get through, panic on downed planes, especially in the water was the biggest killer.
On one of the training flights to Sydney, there was a rising starlet and her agent on board. I served drinks then food then more drinks and she was throwing them down like crazy. Derek pulled me aside and said,
"She's nervous about an upcoming movie premier, it's her big break. She's on our jet because she knows she can drink as much as she wants and not be judged by others." I got the drift, and not that I was judging her, it was only concern, that something had happened, but I relaxed and joined in, keeping the drinks flowing. By the time we got to Sydney she was legless, she kissed my cheek and thanked me then four days later two tickets turned up for her Sydney premier night with a personal note thanking me for allowing her to blow off some steam, I gave them to Derek as he was stationed in Sydney.
Conner was strumming his guitar and singing bits and pieces of verses of songs I had never heard, he then settled in on one verse,
"The shining light of your eyes showed me the way,
The smile on your face kept me warm.
If ever there were someone to hold, it would be you in place of the storm.
You touched my mind so gently.
You took away my tears,
When you laid down beside me
You wiped away all my fears.
"Oh Conner, that's just beautiful, who sings it?"
"I don't know as yet, it's not finished," he chuckled.
"It's one of yours, oh shit, I'm sorry, I'm such a dickwad when it comes to music, but it is beautiful," I said. Just then a knock on the door jolted us from the moment in time - it was Marty.
"Hi Brent, how's the training?"
"Great Marty, one week to go, like a beer?"
"Thank you mate, that would be nice."
I went to get us all a beer from the fridge handing out glasses and then sitting next to Conner.
"Conner you are booked to sing at the Opera house tomorrow night. I'm just letting you know so you may as well stay there, until the Arias on Saturday night, we can fly up Friday. Jill wants to get some new publicity shots done and any studio work you need to do, I can reserve some slots."
"Yeah Marty, I suppose that makes sense but can't I come back each night?"
"I think it would be better for you to stay but it's your call."
While they talked I picked my Ipad up off the coffee table and searched,' Arias nominee's list'. Tapping the top search I looked down the list, Rick Conners had been nominated for six Arias, fuck that's huge. Closing it down I returned to the conversation.
"Can I interrupt for a minute guys?"
"Sure Brent, this involves you too," Marty said.
"Well, it's only for three nights Conner, I have my training to finish and could fly up Friday night to be with you all," I suggested.
"While you're out of the way I can start getting rid of some stuff and move to your house and get settled without any distractions." I looked at Conner and he blushed.
"Are you sure baby and it's our house by the way."
"Of course Con, you need your beauty sleep and six Arias are going to look great on the mantelpiece, I can make some room," I giggled.
"How do you even know that Brent, you never read the tabloids or watch the news," Conner said a bit sarcastically, but in fun.
"I'll have you know I'm well up with the Arias Conner," I lifted my Ipad and smiled.
"Well when you read that I'm taking my fiancée to the awards it will be the truth because you will be by my side babe."
Marty interrupted, "Sorry mate can't do, image is paramount and Jill has someone lined up for you."
"Fuck you, I'm taking Brent, maybe not as a partner but as a mate. He's going to be there and I'm sitting next to him too." He tapped his finger on the coffee table, to the beat, to drive his point home.
"Your call Conner, I want him there too, it will be great, I can tell him about the farting competitions we have on the plane," he chuckled.
"I can't go hon, sorry but I cant do it," I said.
"Why not Brent, it's easy, you just arrive, sit down, listen to boring speeches, a few songs, get pissed and leave," Conner said.
"It's your night and I would be in the way," I sighed.
"Fucking no way are you going to be left home Brent, if not for Conner then do it for me. I need you to meet, 'miss three rows back,' anyway, she's always flying overseas doing her modeling shit but she's home for now at least and she wants to meet you," Marty spouted then added,
"And anyway, Rob and Adam will be there. You guys can compare cocks under the table if you get bored," he laughed.
"Well I guess I could go, I better hire a suit then," I grinned at Conner; his eyes were caressing me again.
"Jill has it covered, your suit will be delivered to the hotel Friday night,"Marty said.
The penny dropped and I realized I had been duped.
"Your not here to talk about photo-shoots Marty, your here to talk me into going to the Arias aren't you?" Marty's turn to blush.
"Well, Brent, ummm babe, I need you there, umm," Conner stuttered. I gave Conner a light slap on the shoulder and said,
"I'll come, seeing you went to all that trouble. Sorry to get you over Marty, but it's good to see you anytime," I smiled and then added,
"And a night out with Australia's hottest rock star is a bonus incentive I would never refuse."
"Who?" Conner pretended.
"Someone you don't know Conner,he's a drug addict," I laughed.
"Oh, then by all means go with him, I hear he's got a big cock," Conner rolled around the sofa while I beat him with a cushion. Marty rolled his eyes.
After an hour of shooting the shit Marty left. Conner was back to his music and as if something was turned on all of a sudden, he grabbed my hand and took me to bed.
"I've got a big dick too Brent, look." And I did look at it, very closely.
Three nights away from my man was going to be agony, we didn't want to do it but knew it had to happen sometime. I drove him to the airport Tuesday afternoon, it was a long drive and a long goodbye but the temp that was doing my job was a nice guy and he made us feel comfortable but I had to leave as their departure window was nearing. I stood on the tarmac waving wildly; a tear crept down my cheek.
We had made plans before he left and we decided there was nothing in my apartment I wanted to take to our house so I teed up Rob the next day and some guys at the gym to help me move whatever there was left onto the curb for council collection. Rob was telling me he was pumped to be invited, and even more pumped with the way Adam and their relationship was going, they were at the 'nothing too heavy' stage but Rob just wanted to tap Adam's ass so bad, maybe in Sydney.
When Conner left I made a call to my sister Jen, and told her to watch the Arias as I might be on TV. She was over the moon about my job and how I sounded much better than the last time I called. I didn't tell her about our relationship but I did give her my new address and number. On Friday I got the okay to fly on my own so I rang Helen and she assured me all my guests were catered for and she had sent my schedule into my drop box.
I had the Sydney flight that afternoon and my uniform was required for the flight,there were a list of passengers also. I looked at my list, which included Marty, Dianna, Rob, Adam and Sonny who I haven't met. I packed my overnighter and headed for the hangar, two hours before the flight. I shook the temp's hand and he told me my special guest has requested I wake him; he had flown on the inbound flight and needed to sleep.
"Who is he mate?" I inquired.
"Sonny Lawson, he's here to talk business with Marty on the way back, everything's set up and your guests will be here in an hour. Good luck and if you need anything, just ring me."
"Phil and Dave not here yet?"
"They went across to the Qantas club to catch up with a friend, they said not to touch anything while they were away," he chuckled.
"Okay, I've got an hour, do I wake Sonny up now or later?" Umm, I already know that answer.
"Now mate, he needs to shower."
I boarded my first flight, my uniform was new and shirt crisp and it felt wonderful. I checked that everything was as it was supposed to be then tapped on the salon door.
"Come in," came a familiar voice, as if I didn't know.
"Conner!!" He was nude and propped up by a half dozen pillows.
"Babe, you look so fucking good in that uniform, let me see you." I closed the door behind me; he grabbed my shoulders and rubbed his body next to mine as he ran his fingers over my uniform.
"Fuck me, you look awesome," he said.
"I missed you so much Conner, it's so good to see you," I kissed his neck. He had me out of my uniform in no time and we fell on the bed, the Jet was shaking lazily around us. My legs were everywhere.
"Didn't I hear you ask me to fuck you?" I said.
"Yeah, but not now I need you, that uniform looked so hot on, maybe later," he absentmindedly said as he wet my torso.
I quickly showered then dressed while Conner did the same.
"Just casual clothes Brent, I just wanted to see you in your uniform babe and what a beautiful sight it was too," he laughed.
"Thanks, I'll change then," I replied.
Conner sat on the big soft sofa while I changed the bed then I went and offered him a drink.
"Would you like a drink of something sir?"
"Coffee thanks babe," he smirked.
"Oh yes please, can I have the ping pong sized ones?"
"Certainly sir, roasted or natural?"
"Natural thanks." So I straddled him on the couch, thrust my hips into his face and said,
That started a cushion fight and I heard a, 'ahem,' behind me, it was Phil and Dave.
"Have a little class boss, at least salt them." They ran past just before the cushions were thrown. "Lift off in one hour boss," they chuckled.
A cheery face appeared at the door, it was Marty and a gorgeous tall blonde who he introduced as Dianna; she lifted her hand out and said in a snooty tone,
"I am so pleased to make your acquaintance Brenton."
"Knock it off Diana, don't start that shit," Marty said.
"Oh," she said.
"Well, how they hanging mate? Pleased to meet you," she said as her accent changed to Australian slang in an instant.
I liked her and I liked her even better when she insisted she get her own coffee, she told me to relax then Conner pulled me down, he so wanted to get more acquainted with my salty nuts but that could wait till later. Rob and Adam arrived with grins on their faces and as I was getting their coffee, Adam pulled me aside and asked,
"You change the sheets Brent?"
"Yes Adam why?" I blushed.
"Cause if Rob and me disappear then we can change them again," he smiled broadly at me. I laughed, winking.
I heard Phil over the system telling everybody to buckle up so I went to check, they were.
"Well?" said Conner.
"Well what sir?"
"Do your thing," he replied. I opened the overhead locker and got my tools of trade out while the plane was taxiing onto the tarmac. I went through the safety instructions then finished with,
"Have a safe and happy flight ladies and gentlemen."
The applause was loud and genuine. I sat in my flight chair as Dave announced our impending take off.
"Buckle up Brent."
It was a quick smooth liftoff and in no time we were flying at thirty thousand feet."Everyone can relax now, we have an hour and a half flight time but Kingsford Smith will be jammed when we get there so there will be a fifteen minute delay to our landing window. Weather wise,it's going to be a smooth ride, no turbulence so enjoy your flight. I unbuckled and started moving towards the galley, Conner stood up and followed me.
"You are so fucking sexy, you know that?"
He pressed himself into me and kissed me gently.
"Put it away hon, Rob and Adam have dibs on the bed, sorry."
"There's always the bathroom," he suggested.
"Conner, that's too public,can't it wait till we get to the hotel?"I groaned.
"Aw but mum, I want it now."
"Sorry, gotta get lunch ready." I pressed a few buttons, which started the oven and in fifteen minutes the food would be hot. The labels said it was prepared in the Hilton's kitchens and printed menus were in the drawer. Boy this must cost the company heaps.
"I know what your thinking Brent but we do a deal with the hotel, a lot of our clients book at the one at the Airport and sometimes we fly their staff members for free, it's all give and take babe."
"God, bloody mind readers are everywhere," I smiled.
I then handed out the menus and wrote everyone's orders down then asked Phil and Dave what they would like, the cockpit was small but I guess every dial that looked back at me had its use. They ordered then Phil asked how I was doing.
"Okay Phil, still a little nervous but hopefully that will pass, I'm more worried about stuffing the meals up at the moment."
"You won't, just try and relax, all your friends are aboard so there's no need to panic."
I served the meals and everyone was impressed with the food, I even got fed but as I sat at the galley bench Diana passed me on her way back from the bathroom.
"Oh no you don't honey bum, you eat with us, come on, hop up." She picked my tray up and led me to the sofa. Conner smiled.
"You weren't even going to attempt that were you?"
"Umm yes, it's my place to eat separately."
"Not on this trip it isn't, you eat with the rest of us baby." He leaned in and kissed me.
"Do you have family Brent?" Diana asked.
"Yes Diana, mum and dad and an older sister Jenny all live in Melbourne but I don't see them nearly as much as I should. Dad is a real estate agent and mum has got her own wedding dress business, pre-loved and designer stuff, she does okay really. My sister is a lawyer, she was married but they broke up. Bobby was my friend and I miss him but she found out he screwed around on her and couldn't get passed it so it's never going to repair itself," I sighed.
"Oh that's sad Brent, I guess it happens to the best of people, gay or straight."
"What about you Diana, where's your family?" I inquired.
"In Melbourne, Mentone actually, there's only mum now. I'm an only child, she's my driving force and my manager, you will meet her someday as she quite frequently flies to Darwin. She has friends there she's known for years but mostly she comes with me especially when I'm overseas. She keeps me bloody busy, oh and so does Marty, darling boy, so charming," she put her snooty voice on for the last part but she really was nice and we hit it off.
I had forgotten about dessert so I rushed to the galley and started to serve it, Rob and Adam said not to worry, they will have theirs later, as they passed to go to the sleeping quarters, giggling.
Conner held my hand then asked, "Coffee?"
"Sure be back."
"No, I'll get it, you relax."
I sat there thinking my life couldn't get any better. Marty was bogged down with paperwork and Diana was touching up her make up, well she was looking in a small mirror.
"Did you find any?"
"Any what, Brent love?"
"Stray lines," I laughed.
"Oh you caught me, you naughty boy, no can't see any, the Botox is doing its job."
Marty patted her leg.
"I told you to get rid of that shit, it can't be good for you honey and you don't fucking need it anyway."
"Thanks Marty but I think I do," she said.
He let out a deep breath.
She leaned over to me and whispered,
"He gets so grouchy sometimes, don't know why, he knows I love him," she giggled as Marty looked up and rolled his eyes.
"That's why you don't want to marry me, because I love you is it?"
"No honey, we can get married anytime, just as soon as you pay off that two carat diamond ring you have had on lay-by for the past four years," she chuckled and then she rolled her eyes.
Conner came back with the coffee then went to the cockpit to ask the guys if they wanted some, he came back with their trays and cups and then loaded them into the bin.
My first flight was great and relaxing thanks to some wonderful people who are becoming friends fast.
As we circled the airport, Adam and Rob came out just as Phil announced our descent into Sydney.
"Fasten your seat belts folks, Brent lock everything down."
I collected anything that wasn't tied down then cleaned up the galley only just getting to my seat before the seatbelt sign came on. I got another round of applause. As my passengers were leaving they each gave me a fifty dollar bill, to this day I still have them in my undertwear drawer, I was gob smacked they didn't have to do that.
Conner waited in his limo for me to finish up then I grabbed my jump bag and joined him. He slid over the seat and put his arm around me and said,
"You did real good hon, I'm proud of you."
"Thanks Conner, I really was nervous but you all put me at ease, thank you."
He nibbled my ear and I gasped at the sheer enjoyment.
"Pizza tonight babe?" he whispered.
"Oh yes, pizza tonight."
"Good because it's going to be a mad house tomorrow and Jill needs you to try on your suit too, in case there are any alterations.
We are booked into the Star Hotel where the awards are being held so all we have to do is go to the basement, hop in a limo and it will take us to the front of the venue," he laughed.
"What? I can meet you down there Conner, I don't need to be pampered."
"Oh but you do darlin. I will go first with my date then you guys follow, we meet inside," he said.
"Whose your date?"
"Don't know, don't care babe, it's not an issue, she's just a bit of icing."
"Okay," I said but felt a small knot in my stomach.


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Sunday, January 31, 2010
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Michael Clarke Duncan (1957 – 2012)
Goodbye Big Guy…
It's one of those times when you're in loss for words regarding a person. I know that many people think of muscle-bound actors as another needless dumb addition to some low budget action/comedy movie nowadays, but that is definitely not the case here. I've seen my share of this kind and I can't say that I'm very much into it. What matters now is that the Big Bear is gone. I've met him through such roles as "Bear" in Armageddon or as a bouncer in A Night at the Roxbury. But he always seemed like a guy who had so much more to give. And the time was very near.
I can't say that I'm a big fan of movies based in Stephen King's novels but there always are certain exceptions and "The Green Mile" was such an exception. He played John Coffey, a man who is the actual portrait of the good Christian in a human being (although I'm not religious myself), a man who is willing to "turn the other cheek", to give everything he has while taking nothing in return and to take the sins of the world upon his shoulders. I don't believe that many actors could accomplish such a breathtaking performance as he did. He knows that he must live a life when he will always be stumbled upon while being soft with others and holding his virtues high, something that we rarely see in any man. I really don't want to talk much about this movie, it's indeed of the best movies ever and a great adaptation of the novel, thousands of people love it and it has surely fulfilled its goal.
Sadly most of his roles that followed where the same type, bouncer, security, cop, etc with the exception of the role of Wilson Fisk AKA The Kingpin in another one of my favourite movies, the Daredevil, with his co-star in Armageddon, Ben Affleck. Not really a big surprise for a man who worked as a bodyguard for such celebs as Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Jamie Foxx, LL Cool J, and Notorious B.I.G. among others. I guess
has a way for this kind of bulky guys. What can I say; I guess someone must
play the bodyguard while talking instead of the regular dumb muscular guy who
never says anything. Hollywood
Growing up in the tough streets of
and in a single-parent family, either kills you, or gets you the need to
survive. After many jobs as a bouncer or security guy, he managed to get jobs
as a bodyguard for several VIPs. He also got his first roles in TV commercials.
He dumped this kind of work when Notorious B.I.G. was killed. It was Bruce
Willis who spotted him in Armageddon and helped him get a role in The Green
Mile and The Whole Nine Yards. After that he started in numerous TV shows while
his voice gained him many voice-overs in several other films. Chicago
Growing up in the tough streets of
The things about him that made him stand out were his attitude and his deep voice. Side roles in movies like Planet of the Apes and The Scorpion King were good, but not too good to gain him another big role. A role that sadly never came again, after the one in The Green Mile. For the last 10 years he's been doing voice-overs in animation films among others. He did got eventually some bigger roles like the one in
Road and in Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li,
but those movies didn't make a big impact.
Michael suffered a heart attack on July 13th, 2012, ending in his admittance to the hospital, where he passed away on September 3rd, 2012.
He should have gotten a lot more recognition that's for sure. But I guess everyone has his own road to follow, big or small, and that's just the way it goes. Too bad that it can't be a little longer for some people who definitely have a lot more to give to the rest of us.
I'm already missing his strong presence, his steady look, his smile and his distinctive voice.
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- Engines and remaps ONLY are made using real world data.
- As engine friction value has been decreased from 12 to 5, you could experience low oil temperatures when street driving, I'll try to fix it soon.
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Immune Health
We've all been there. Wake up, feel a bit groggy… headache kicks in, nose starts running, muscles ache. Some people seem to cruise through winter with not hint of a sniffle, but for most of us keeping on top of our immune health should be a priority this winter if we want to train consistently and get a head start on 2013 race goals.
I'll note here that if you find you are repeatedly getting run down or ill with repeated coughs and colds a health MOT and blood tests are recommended. Your GP will be able to rule out major things but athletes - whether amateur or elite - can benefit from optimisation of a number of blood biomarkers.
This is one of the reasons I set up CuroSeven to offer this service which seemed to be lacking in the UK. Private testing with fast, accurate results applicable to you and your lifestyle.
Mild/moderate exercise boosts the immune system – but anything over 90mins can negatively affect immune system function.
What does immune health mean?
Everyday we come in contact with thousands of different viruses and bacteria. Everything we touch – from a hand rail on a bus to a bathroom door handle will be covered in potentially harmful bugs. We touch things, then touch our faces. The bugs get access into bodies through mucosal surfaces – e.g nose cavity & mouth or a break in the skin. Any invading bug will quickly be thwarted in its attempts to gain access by our white blood cells, which capture the bugs and kill them before they can replicate and enter our blood stream (spreading and causing symptoms). We swallow vast numbers of bacteria and pathogens (potential disease causing bugs) everyday, but most die in the saliva or acid environment of the stomach. Some bugs are stronger than others and have evolved ways to evade our immune response, these make us unwell – until our immune system adapts and finds out a way to kill the invader. Vomiting and diarrhoea are the result of a pathogen gaining access into our systems – our body attempts to rid itself of the bug and its toxic products but increasing flow out of the gut.
A state in which a person's immune system is weakened or absent.
Travelling to new places increases our risk of developing an illness as our immune system is challenged by exposure to new bugs. Any shared environment also increases illness risk as proximity to infected individuals is higher. Some people may carry pathogens and not be symptomatic. Coming into contact with them at a time of immuno-compromise may cause you to become unwell.
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI's) are most common. An acute bout of heavy exercise induces immune system responses, which are similar to those induced by infection. In health you will recover quickly from this, but in times of extra training or other stress these responses persist and your chances of getting unwell are much higher if the appropriate action is not taken.
Every year the cold and flu pathogens change/evolve and avoid our adaptive immune system, which recognises bugs which have previously attempted to attack us. This is why (unlike chicken pox) you can repeatedly become infected and why we can't vaccinate against common colds. Endurance exercise and training if not properly managed can weaken our immune system. The recruitment of white bloods cells to fight off pathogens may be reduced and elevated levels of stress hormones (especially cortisol) serve to weaken the inflammatory component of the immune response and can allow pathogen entry. Even if this doesn't result in full blown illness, once in our system bugs & their toxins cause inflammation and require energy to expunge from our bodies.
This is energy which otherwise would be optimising our muscular and hormonal recovery and adaptation from training.
Factors which increase risk of immune system suppression:
Increased intensity of exercise.
Increased duration of exercise.
Sleep deprivation
Psychological stress – work/life/family
Nutrient poor diet – inadequate zinc/vitamin C + Folate and healthy fats.
Calorie restricted diets
Low body fat percentage
Frequent Travel >>> increased exposure to new/unknown pathogens
Heavy drinking >>> Alcohol depletes Vitamin B levels required for energy metabolism.
If you drink regularly consider taking a high dose B Complex Vitamin.
As a rule I do not advocate taking any supplement day in day out year round as it is my personal belief that the body gets lazy in absorbing nutrients from food if this is the case. I am a big fan of juicing (less a fan of cleaning the juicer ;)
- especially green juices -using spring greens, cucumber, celery, ginger, fennel, cabbage and spirulina/chlorella as they have a highly alkalising and healing/cleansing effect on the gut.
(I am not sponsored by any company I mention in this article)
1. Vitamin C
Commonly heralded as protective against colds.
Large scale scientific reviews suggest that taking daily Vit C is not recommended. However, may be protective against developing URTI in times of heavy training and or other physical and mental stress. Large doses 4-8g per day are needed to reduce symptoms and duration of colds and flu.
2. Zinc
Taken in additional to Vitamin C as times of increased stress may boost immune system function. (taken with food as can cause nausea alone).
I notice when I used to get run down I get sores at the corners of my mouth. I see many athletes with similar (especially female). Angular Chelitis - they go away if I up food/nutrient intake & supplement with Zinc.
3) Anti-Oxidant supplements. – No evidence that general supplementation with anti-oxidants boost the immune system. In addition, may prevent adaptation of muscles to training (by reducing the inflammation needed to stimulate muscles)
Vitamin E may be harmful in excess and actually be pro-inflammatory.
(It also is now thought to reduce adaptation to exercise training along with other antioxidants).
For more Information see the articles below:
1. Oral administration of vitamin C decreases muscle mitochondrial biogenesis and hampers training-induced adaptations in endurance performance.
2. Does Vitamin C and E Supplementation Impair the Favorable Adaptations of Regular Exercise?
3. No effect of antioxidant supplementation on muscle performance and blood redox status adaptations to eccentric training.
4. Vitamin C and E supplementation impair the favorable adaptations of regular exercise.
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3. Quercetin
Studies show promising immune boosting effects – also may boost mental stamina.
Also studies now showing it may boost VO2Max - again worth a try.
Rich Food sources = onions, apples, blueberries, curly kale, hot peppers, tea, and broccoli. Also...
I like to get some of mine through a quality red wine :)
4. Glutamine
(Often found in 'recovery' drinks)
Immune suppression and a decrease in glutamine levels have been found in athletes undergoing intense physical training.
Supplementation before and after endurance races with glutamine seems to reduce URTI incidence in athletes. But you need to take 3-5g. (depending on body weight) ... load up after illness to boost your immune system. I use this source as it is high quality and good value.
I use Glutamine regularly to improve gut lining integrity - preventing the so called 'leaky gut' - if you are interested in learning more about this - I recommend this book as excellent....
– (bovine – first milk)
Contain multiple molecules that can influence how cells grow, function and repair themselves. Recent widescale review reports that taking colostrum Improves resistance to infection and boosts immunity during times of strenuous training.
I take Neovite regularly when training hard and pre-race. Colostrum also helps to repair the gut lining and seems to improve muscle repair and recovery through its growth-hormone like stimulating effects.
Studies also show it reduces incidence of Gastro-intestinal distress experienced during exercise (especially in the heat).
Bovine colostrum and immune function after exercise
) Probiotics.
Studies show Daily probiotics – Lactobacillus in particular – reduce URTI incidence in athletes.
I now use and swear by this one (not sponsored by this company).
Related Article for reference - here.
7) Echinacea
Reduces symptom duration and incidence of colds in SOME regular users.
Use frequently. Tincture most potent.
Worth a try!
7) Vitamin D
- An article in itself! We all feel boosted by a trip abroad in the sun. Part of this is due to increased Vitamin D levels - formed by action of sunlight on a molecule in the skin. Vitamin D deficiency is ridiculously common in the countries which see very little sun for months - UK included. Supplementing with 500IU-1000 IU day is recommended. It may also boost muscle recovery and training adaptations.
See here for mor and more general relevance to the worldwide population here.
Practical Tips :
Thick Vaseline in nostrils may prevent bugs taking hold (I use it on flights as air very dry and lots of people).
I also take antibacterial wipes on planes and throughly wipe my environment.
I may a bit odd... but who cares if it helps!
I also use defence sprays - again creating a physical barrier to prevent bug entry through the nasal tract.
Sauna's/Steam rooms raise body temperature and may help fight off illness. Regular Sauna'ing has also been show to boost natural Growth Hormone levels - we like!
Keep hydrated.
{C}{C}{C}{C}{C}My favorite home remedy for a cold (which is tried and tested!) is a clove of raw garlic in a piece of ham or cheese with a few sips of a good red wine.
if you can't bear to chew... mash well and add to a meal... cooking reduces potency. Some olive oil or butter also helps absorption of the potent immune boosting components.
Garlic contains allicin, ajoene and thiosulfinates -- three powerful compounds that help the body prevent and fight infections. I knew a particular Pro cyclist who used to juice raw garlic cloves (20 of them!) and have it as a pure juice. Yum!
(The flavonoids in the wine helps to augment the immune boosting chemicals in the garlic). Best shared with your partner otherwise there may be some complaints!
I also use Oil of Oregano after Ben Greenfield told me he swears by it as a bug-buster! It even tastes like anti-septic.. but boy it clears up the sniffles and dodgy tummy quickly.
Should I exercise if I have a cold or feel unwell?
Generally speaking if symptoms above the neck - runny nose... headache, etc... mild exercise may boost recovery if heart rate kept down and hydration up.
If light headed, or resting heart rate raised... or heart rate much higher than normal for same exercise... STOP and rest up.
If you push on through... chances are you will be ok for the session, but the bug will hang around longer and may reactivate days/weeks down the line. Immune system will be under pressure too, so chances of picking up another bug are increased.
As a special word of warning - if you have a viral illness with sore muscles, headache etc. Please do not try and push through hard sessions or take part in a race. I know a few people personally whom have developed viral endocarditis (myocarditis - see below).
This can be potentially fatal, so please, if you are ill, ignore the HTFU triathlete mantra and refrain from training hard or racing.
Myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle, is one of the more common and most serious complications of an acute (usually febrile) infection. While many viruses and some bacteria can cause myocarditis, a family of viruses called the enteroviruses are the most common culprits. Unfortunately, a good physical exam and history by your doctor is unlikely to determine the exact cause of your fever and muscle aches. Your doctor won't be able to tell you whether your symptoms are caused by a rhinovirus (which causes common cold & is rarely associated with myocarditis) or an enterovirus (relatively high risk of myocarditis).
The relative frequency of myocarditis during the flu wouldn't be a big deal except for an important fact: vigorous exercise worsens this potentially life-threatening condition. Animal experiments demonstrate that exercise increases viral replication in heart muscle, resulting in more inflammation and destruction of heart muscle - not good news in the here and now OR for your future in sport.
Even after an episode of acute myocarditis is over, there can be long-term consequences. Inflammation can scar the heart muscle. These scars can be where potentially fatal arrhythmias start and these heart rhythm disturbances can change or even end your life.
This process of inflammation and subsequent scarring of the heart muscle is one of the hypotheses for the origin of Greg Welch's career-ending difficulties with ventricular tachycardia.
This isn't just something that happens to 'other people'.
Interesting Facts:
During a febrile or systemic illness, athletes should be wary of stressing muscles that are actively being broken down to fuel the body's defenses. Normal recovery after a workout can be greatly
prolonged and the risk of injury may be heightened. Studies have shown a 25 percent decrease in
isometric muscle strength after a simple febrile (high temperature) illness such as the flu.
eplenishing muscle mass lost during a three-day febrile illness may take up to two weeks.
Unfortunately, you can't lose body fat while you are sick, as fat metabolism is impaired during infections. This causes the sick person to rely more heavily on muscle as an energy source than it normally would during times of physical stress (e.g., starvation or heavy training). So any weight loss during a febrile illness is generally lean muscle mass
During an infection, people become catabolic (the opposite of anabolic) and break down muscle protein. The degree of muscle catabolism and protein loss is related to the height and duration of the fever caused by the infection. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that controlling a fever with acetaminophen (paracetamol) or ibuprofen decreases this loss of hard-earned muscle. The amino acids that are liberated from muscle are scavenged by the liver and used as an emergency energy source (glucose production via gluconeogenesis) and as the building blocks for acute phase proteins, which the body employs to fight infection.
The ability to perform aerobic metabolism, the primary energy source during long-distance training and racing, is impaired during infection. Studies on rats forced to exercise during an experimental infection show a substantial decrease in performance-related metabolic capacity. Concentration of enzymes essential to aerobic metabolism are diminished in muscle biopsies of infected humans. Lactate threshold (anaerobic threshold) and maximal oxygen (VO2max) uptake are depressed during and following an infection. It can take one to three months for an athlete to fully recover pre-illness levels of aerobic enzymatic efficiency.


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The Peaches Wrote a Comic Book Together!
…and it's called "Flash Gordon's Holiday Special!" It's 100% written by the three Original Peaches (under the editing of Nate Cosby) — including seasoned comic writer Elliott, and newbies Dan and Stu making their national COMICS DEBUT)!
THRILL to Flash Gordon IN Jungle Bells, by Sighin' Dan McCoy!
CHILL to Juhrg the Beast Man IN Wonders and Salvation, by Eloquent Elliott Kalan!
SPILL to Dale Arden IN Resolutions, by Sensual Stu Wellington!
It hits stands on DECEMBER 17, but why not ensure your copy by pre-ordering now?!Tags: comics, Flash Gordon, side projects
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Excellent news. I can't wait.
I just read the Holiday Special (late, I know). Well-paced, good ideas, and no bombast. The Kosher Pig-Man story was especially touching, but I would read a Flash Gordon book by any of these folks. Cooper's art was especially solid. I wish Dynamite did more work like this.


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No one likes to hear the word cancer. Life becomes very scare for the pet owners when they hear that word. The best way to fight against cancer and get an early diagnoses is by watching for signs. Here is a list of signs to watch for. Just remember that these sign can also mean other, so don't panic. Just contact your pets veterinarian to set up an appointment.
Swollen Lymph Nodes
These "glands" are located throughout the body but are most easily detected behind the jaw or behind the knee. When these lymph nodes are enlarged they can suggest a common form of cancer called lymphoma. A biopsy or cytology of these enlarged lymph nodes can aid in the diagnosis.
An Enlarging or Changing Lump
Any lump on a pet that is rapidly growing or changing in texture or shape should have a biopsy. Lumps belong in biopsy jars, not on pets.
Abdominal Distension
When the "stomach" or belly becomes rapidly enlarged, this may suggest a mass or tumor in the abdomen or it may indicate some bleeding that is occurring in this area. A radiograph or an ultrasound of the abdomen can be very useful.
Chronic Weight Loss
When a pet is losing weight and you have not put your pet on a diet, you should have your pet checked. This sign is not diagnostic for cancer, but can indicate that something is wrong. Many cancer patients have weight loss.
Chronic Vomiting or Diarrhea
Unexplained vomiting or diarrhea should prompt further investigation. Often tumors of the gastrointestinal tract can cause chronic vomiting and/or diarrhea. Radiographs, ultrasound examinations and endoscopy are useful diagnostic tools when this occurs.
Unexplained Bleeding
Bleeding from the mouth, nose, penis, vagina or gums that is not due to trauma should be examined. Although bleeding disorders do occur in pets, they usually are discovered while pets are young. If unexplained bleeding starts when a pet is old, a thorough search should be undertaken.
A dry, non-productive cough in an older pet should prompt chest radiographs to be taken. This type of cough is the most common sign of lung cancer. Please remember there are many causes of cough in dogs and cats.
Unexplained lameness especially in large or giant breed dogs is a very common sign of bone cancer. Radiographs of the affected area are useful for detecting cancer of the bone.
Straining to Urinate
Straining to urinate and blood in the urine usually indicate a common urinary tract infection; if the straining and bleeding are not rapidly controlled with antibiotics or are recurrent, cancer of the bladder may be the underlying cause. Cystoscopy or other techniques that allow a veterinarian to take a biopsy of the bladder are useful and sometimes necessary to establish a definitive diagnosis in these cases.
Oral Odor
Oral tumors do occur in pets and can cause a pet to change its food preference (i.e. from hard to soft foods) or cause a pet to change the manner in which it chews its food. Many times a foul odor can be detected in pets with oral tumors. A thorough oral examination with radiographs or CT scan, necessitating sedation, is often necessary to determine the cause of the problem.
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The most depressing day of the year, which has been dubbed Blue Monday, falls on Jan. 21, 2013 this year, but do you really have anything to worry about? Probably not. That's because Blue Monday started as a marketing campaign, according to Yahoo! News.
Yes, it's impressive that people are still talking about the most depressing day of the year even though it began in 2005 " . . . when UK psychologist Cliff Arnall created an elaborate mathematical formula to calculate the most miserable day of the year," on behalf of a company called Sky Travel. Several companies by that name still exist, but none of them seem to make reference to this fabricated holiday.
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The Disability Center is responsible to provide direct and indirect services to any ELTE citizens, including the international students and staff.
Address: ELTE BTK A building, basement 125.
The aim of the center is to ensure equal opportunity, accessibility and offer support to domestic and international students/teachers and staff across the University who have disability or chronical illness which impacts upon their ability to participate fully in university life.
- Forming the inclusive policy of the University
- Providing advice on universal design and accessibility
- Organizing sensibility training to students and staff
- Providing support to and coordinating faculty disability coordinators
- Hiring and training of personal non-medical assistants, note-takers and volunteer students
- Personal guidance and counselling
- Courses and support groups (eg. Asperger support group; Effective Learning Strategies course)
- Assistance in negotiating with the academic staff (if applicable and where appropriate)
- Adaptation of any learning materials (eg. digitalization)
- Making tactile materials
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- Teaching routes with white cane or guide dogs
- Teaching accessible ICT techniques
- Counselling
Support is also provided by other key sections of the university and includes
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by Alison BonaguroSpecial to the Tribune
November 4, 2008
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[Unit] Description=Simple tiling/stacking/tabbed window manager Before=mystuff.target After=xorg.target Requires=xorg.target [Service] ## uncomment this if you want to have a non-default path #Environment=PATH=%h/.cabal/bin:/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:%h/bin ExecStart=/usr/bin/dwm Restart=always RestartSec=10 [Install] WantedBy=wm.target
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--user enable it will link this as
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Last but not least, add this line to /etc/pam.d/login and /etc/pam.d/system-auth:
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Auto Login
You can also have systemd --user track your login shell. This is quite useful,
in my opinion. To do so, you can use a display manager that is started with
systemd (usually enabled and started at boot) or you can autologin with
user-session@.service. Copy the
user-session@.service to your
/etc/systemd/system/ directory and edit it there. You will also need to
email@example.com for this to work correctly.
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to this:
One of the most important things you can add to the service files you will be
writing is the use of Before= and After= in the [Unit] section. These two
parts will determine the order things are started. Say you have a graphical
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After=xorg.target into
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Just as a note to readers and users, I am by no means an expert on this stuff. It's not easy, and it made me work. If you don't get it to work the first time, don't just pass it off as a failed attempt. I completely botched it my first try, and only got it working with some more reading and excellent help. Don't give up!
A quick graph of how my units start:
Created using
systemd-analyze --fuzz=1 critical-chain
The time after the unit is active or started is printed after the "@" character. The time the unit takes to start is printed after the "+" character.
mystuff.target @358ms ├─xbindkeys.service @296ms │ ├─xorg.target @295ms │ │ └─xorg.service @23ms +271ms │ │ ├─sockets.target @22ms │ │ │ ├─dbus.socket @22ms │ │ │ │ └─-.mount @11ms │ │ │ └─mpd.socket @22ms │ │ ├─timers.target @22ms │ │ └─paths.target @22ms │ ├─sockets.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ ├─timers.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ └─paths.target @22ms │ └─... ├─xautolock.service @295ms │ ├─xorg.target @295ms │ │ └─... │ ├─sockets.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ ├─timers.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ └─paths.target @22ms │ └─... ├─gpg-agent.service @23ms +26ms │ ├─sockets.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ ├─timers.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ └─paths.target @22ms │ └─... ├─udiskie.service @24ms │ ├─sockets.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ ├─timers.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ └─paths.target @22ms │ └─... ├─urxvtd.service @23ms │ ├─sockets.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ ├─timers.target @22ms │ │ └─... │ └─paths.target @22ms │ └─... └─mpd.socket @22ms └─...