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Stephen Lendman Date: January 14, 2013 Subject: Healthcare Flu Epidemic Hysteria
by Stephen Lendman
We've heard it all before. Media scoundrels hype fear. So do drug companies. Doing so boosts sales.
On January 11, The New York Times headlined "Flu Season Deaths Reach Epidemic Level but May Be at Peak, CDC Says."
Winter is flu season. It's commonplace every year. Some years are worse than others. Cold, low humidity, indoor crowding, lower light levels adversely affecting the immune system, and other seasonal factors increase vulnerability.
Most often, flu symptoms are annoying and temporarily debilitating. Deaths and serious complications are less commonplace. Some alleged flu or pneumonia-related fatalities are wrongly reported. People aren't told what they need to know.
According to the Mayo Clinic, common flu symptoms include fever of 100.4 or higher, chills, blocked or runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, muscle aches, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, and headache.
Mayo Clinic's Dr. James Steckelberg says flu "make(s) you feel awful, but if you're basically healthy and you're not pregnant, take care of yourself at home rather than going to your doctor."
Steckelberg recommends taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuphofen (Advil, Motrin) to reduce fever and muscle aches. Drink clear fluids. Water, broth or sports drinks work fine. Get plenty of rest and sleep.
Vitamin C and D, natural herbal remedies, zinc and other important trace minerals, as well as healthy living are effective ways to avoid illness or limit its effects when it strikes.
Rest and patience usually bring relief in two or three days. Some commonly recommended treatment options are best avoided.
Gilead Sciences developed Tamiflu. Bush Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld headed the company. He was a major shareholder.
In October 2005, Pentagon commanders ordered all US military personnel worldwide vaccinated against Avian Flu (H5N1). Headlines hyped fear.
Rumsfeld budgeted over $1 billion to stockpile Oseltamivir. Consumers call it Tamiflu. Bush asked Congress for another $2 billion.
Rumsfeld's conflict of interest was suppressed. It later leaked out. It hardly mattered. Gilead's share price increased over 700% in weeks.
Dr. Joseph Mercola calls Tamiflu ineffective and dangerous. According to FDA documents, 12 Japanese children, aged one to 16, died after taking it. Dozens of "neuropsychiatric events" were reported. They included delirium, abnormal behavior and hallucinations. Multiple instances of severe skin reactions were discovered.
All drugs have side effects. Some pose greater dangers than others.
On January 11, Natural News headlined "Flu epidemic strikes millions of Americans already vaccinated against the flu."
CDC officials calls the current outbreak the worst in a decade. It urged everyone to get flu vaccines.
"But here's the dirty little secret the vaccine industry doesn't want you to know," said Natural News. "Most people getting the flu right now are the same (ones) who were vaccinated with the flu shot."
CDC officials don't explain. Doing so would blow their cover. They quietly admit what everyone needs to know. Millions take annual flu shots without knowing their dangerous ingredients.
Flu and other vaccines contain harmful stabilizers, neutralizers, carrying agents, and preservatives. They include 25 micrograms of mercury (thimerosal). It's a known neurotoxin. One microgram is considered toxic. NIH says "mercury and all of its compounds are toxic. Exposure to excessive levels can permanently damage or fatally injure the brain and kidneys." "Exposures to very small amounts" can also cause "allergic reactions, neurological damage and death." Flu and other vaccines are linked to autism.
Vaccines contain aluminum hydroxide and phosphate. They're linked to various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.
The Office of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports x-ray evidence of pulmonary fibrosis among workers studied. It says patients undergoing long-term kidney dialysis develop speech disorders, dementia, or convulsions.
Vaccines contain formaldehyde. It's a known carcinogen according to the National Cancer Institute. It's linked to upper respiratory tract problems. It effects lymphatic and hematopoietic systems (relating to human blood cells).
Other disturbing ingredients include:
• gelatin, polysorbate 80 and resin; they cause severe allergic reactions;
• ammonium sulfate; it's a suspected gastrointestinal, liver, and respiratory toxicant and neurotoxicant;
• sorbitol; it's a suspected gastrointestinal and liver toxicant;
• phenoxyethanol (antifreeze); it's a suspected developmental and reproductive toxicant;
• beta-propiolactone; it's a known carcinogen and suspected gastrointestinal, liver, respiratory, skin and sense organ toxicant;
• gentamycin; it's an antibiotic;
• triton X100; it's a strong detergent;
• animal tissues and fluids; they include potentially contaminated horse blood, rabbit brain, dog kidney, monkey kidney, chick embryo, chicken egg, duck egg, pig blood, and porcine (pig) protein/tissue;
• calf and fetal bovine serum;
• macerated cancer cells;
• diploid cells from aborted fetal tissue; and/or
• other ingredients varying by producer.
Contrary to popular advice, flu shots and other vaccines are dangerous. Independent experts urge avoiding them.
Dr. Viera Scheibner is one of the world's most respected scientists, scholars, and vaccine experts. Her work revealed vaccine pseudo-science. It's fraught with inconsistencies and false conclusions, she says.
She calls "vaccinators the snake oil salesmen of our time." "Ever since the turn of the (last) century, medical journals published dozens and dozens of articles demonstrating that injecting vaccines (can) cause anaphylaxis, meaning harmful, inappropriate immunological responses, which is also called sensitization." "(This) increase(s) susceptibility to the disease which the vaccine is supposed to prevent, and to a host of related and other unrelated infections."
"We see it in vaccinated children within days, within two or three weeks." (Most of them) develop runny noses, ear infections, pneumonitis, (and) bronchiolitis." "It is only a matter of degrees, which indicates immuno-suppression, (not immunity). It indicates the opposite." "So I never use the word immunization because that is false advertising. It implies that vaccines immunize, which they don't. The correct term is either vaccination or sensitization."
In addition, "Vaccines (can) damage internal organs, particularly the pancreas," so everyone vaccinated, including for seasonal flu, is vulnerable to contracting severe "autoimmune diseases like diabetes," Addison's Disease, Arthritis, Asthma, Guillian-Barre Syndrome, Hepatitis, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Osteoporosis, Polio, and dozens of others.
Some kill. Others cause lifetime disability and pain. It's because autoimmune diseases happen when the "body attacks itself." More accurately, it's attacked by unhealthy living, stress, and harmful ingestible substances.
Gary Null is perhaps America's leading health and nutrition expert. He's a foremost advocate of alternative medicine and natural healing.
He's an author, award-winning journalist, as well as Progressive Radio Network founder and executive producer. It's the leading online alternative media source. It hosts this writer's Progressive Radio News Hour.
Null calls flu shots and other vaccines a "dark inferno." Most people have no idea what they're taking or the potential harm it causes. Removing dangerous contaminants from vaccines is impossible.
Minute amounts cause trouble. Vaccines are "genetic experiments." They're able to "caus(e) mass cellular destruction." The old saying goes what you don't know may harm or kill you.
Toxins can trigger "a pandemic of vaccine disease." Numerous later in life illnesses reflect it. Governments complicit with business sacrifice human health for profits. Politicians betray their public trust.
Whether this year's flu hysteria is real or hype matters less than how people respond. Everyone's responsible for their own well-being. Dangerous toxins masquerade as protective drugs. Producer profits matter most. Good health depends on avoiding what causes more harm than good. It's not rocket science. It's as simple as doing the right thing.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. His new book is titled "Banker Occupation: Waging Financial War on Humanity."
Visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com and listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network Thursdays at 10AM US Central time and Saturdays and Sundays at noon. All programs are archived for easy listening.
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I write today from Poulithra, a small coastal village in the Peloponnese. It is a rather enchanting sort of place; but then to our way of thinking many such Greek villages are just that. We fell under this village's spell last year and returned Friday after spending our first night in another charming town, Astros, some 30 miles north of here.
By now we've decided that marathon flight day/night/day of 24 hours plus, to get here was worth it, although at the time we weren't sure.
Having picked up a rental car the size and the color of a ripe cherry, we've embarked on a road trip that will take us through both the history and hidden corners of this part of Greece.
Our route – still not cast in direction or dates - will take us back to old favorite places and yet lead us to new discoveries ~ the entrance to Hades, among them.
We are well off the "American' tourist track. It is a shame more of our fellow countrymen (and women) don't venture into these postcard perfect areas that draw hordes of European travelers in the summer months. The tourist season in Greece kicks off with its Easter holiday week and continues through summer.
But now the villages are blissfully quiet, streets are empty but for the locals who call out greetings to each other and the two American tourists who stroll in their midst.
The air is filled with bird song and the scent of orange blossoms. There's still a nip in the early morning and evening air. We stroll along narrow streets to tavernas to dine each evening – the sky a star-lit umbrella. We are still among the early eaters – dining at 8 or 9; Greek diners begin arriving after 9.
We've re-couped from the jet-lag that always packs a punch for the first few days. We'll be back on the road again come Monday. Hope you'll come along with us. And this weekend, take some time to stop and smell the flowers ~ we are!
[Travel Tip: I wrote our last post in Istanbul where we spend the night en route to Greece. That routing saved us about $1,000 in airfare costs – thanks to a deal The Scout found on Kayak.com. We used a free night stay coupon at the Marriott Courtyard and the airfare to Athens was about $125 for the both of us. And we'll spend a few days at the end of the trip visiting that fascinating city – a double win, to our way of thinking.]

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Dr. Ankit Bharat has seen countless patients' lung scans over the past year and half during the pandemic.
"This was probably one of the worst crises in living history," he tells Newsy.
He tenses talking about bed space and how surges hurt more than just COVID-19 patients.
"We didn't have enough beds and we were really struggling with caring for the COVID-19 patients and balancing our resources with patients who needed other treatments, like cancer," he said.
One analysis found more than 100 hospitals across the country paused surgeries as hospitalized COVID-19 patients surged last winter.
Out of necessity, came innovation from surgeons at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Chicago. Now, someone can come in, find out they need a tumor removed, get surgery, and return home the same day to recover.
We weren't allowed in the operating room, but Northwestern shot this footage for us. Robotic techniques have made it possible to biopsy, mark a tumor, and recover quickly. To date, 30 lung tumor patients and 8 brain tumor patients have had it done.
"The ideal same (day) surgery candidates are patients who have tumors that are very superficial. So not the deep seeded brain tumors," Dr. Osaama Kahn, Neurosurgeon, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital said.
It's the same for lung tumors. The cancer must be stage one or two.
"Some of the safety things that we do is an involvement with anesthesia about the type of anesthetic that's going to be used to make sure that the patient is not still under some type of side effects of anesthesia prior to going home,' Dr. Kahn said.
But what do patients think? We spoke with Santiago Ramos, who had brain surgery, and Kim Thacker, who had lung surgery, and were home hours later.
"I was all for it. I wanted it gone immediately," said Ramos.
"I was shocked that part. I was like, I'm thinking I'm going to go home? And but, I did! Everything went really well and I did go home the same day," said Thacker.
"Previously they'll see a doctor or a surgeon, then they'll get a diagnostic procedure. The number of tests that are associated with the diagnostic procedure, then we have to wait for the results of that diagnostic procedure. Then someone has to call them again, have another visit with the surgeon to discuss surgery," Bharat said.
Those many steps mean more expenses for patients, and especially during the time of COVID-19 more chances of community exposure by coming to the hospital so much. And for cancer patients, it means more time for the cancer to grow.
"I'm the kind of person where if there's something wrong with me, I like to get it done as quick as possible," Ramos said, when asked if he worried he was being sent home too early.
"I don't think I thought about that too much. It was more the confidence in my surgeon. And once you hear you have cancer, you want it out. I mean, you just don't play around," Thacker said.
Both had to hit certain benchmarks to be released from the hospital the same day, but really that was it. Healing on their own, with their family as support. They've had the usual follow-ups since.
Bharat estimates some 1200 patient beds a year are freed up from going from the 2-4 days to same day surgery. Ultimately, if a patient qualifies, it's still up to them. If someone prefers to take their time, they can.
"It's not a mandatory thing. We really look at what patients are feeling, and we work with them closely to make sure they are well supported psychologically and so forth. And sometimes they need more time," he said.
This story originally reported by Lindsey Theis on Newsy.com


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After writing my previous post on SAP UI5: Per-view Internationalization, I found out that the solution does not work completely as intended when using nested views.
If you're using nested views, each view would still have its own set of unique texts that are entirely specific to just that view, and for those cases, the solution as described still works. But there might also be a number of texts that are shared by both the outer and one or more of the inner views. It would make sense to be able to define those texts in the i18n model at the level of the outer view, and have the i18n models of the nested view pick up and enhance the i18n model of the outer view.
Problem: onInit()
is not the right place to initialize the i18n model
The problem with the original solution is that the onInit()
method of the nested views gets called before that of the outer view. It makes sense - the whole can be initialized only after its parts have been initialized. But this does mean that the onInit()
method is not the right place to initialize the i18n model.
Please consider these lines from the _initI18n()
method that I proposed to initialize the i18n model:
//Use the bundledata to create or enhance the i18n model var i18nModel = this.getModel(i18n); if (i18nModel) { i18nModel.enhance(bundleData); } else { i18nModel = new ResourceModel(bundleData); } //set this i18n model. this.setModel(i18nModel, i18n);
Suppose this code runs as part of a nested view's onInit()
. The call to getModel()
will try to acquire the i18n model that is already set, or else the i18n model of the owner component. That's how the getModel()
method in the base controller works (please see my previous blog post to review that code).
Now, at this point, no i18n model has been set for the view, and so the owner component's i18n model will be picked up. The i18n model of the outer view will however never be found, since the onInit()
of the controller of the outer view has not been called yet (and therefore, its _initI18n()
has not been called either).
Solution: Use onBeforeRendering()
rather than onInit()
It turns out that this can be solved by calling the _initI18N()
method in the onBeforeRendering()
method rather than in the onInit()
method. While nested views are initialized before initializaing the outer view, it's the other way around for the rendering process. This makes sense: as the outer view is being rendered, this requires rendering of its containing views. So the onBeforeRendering()
method of the outer view will be called before the onBeforeRendering()
method of its nested views. (It's the other way around for onAfterRendering()
: outer views will be done rendering after its containing views are rendered).
Ensure i18n initialization occurs only once
There is one extra consideration in moving the i18n initialization from the onInit()
to onBeforeRendering()
. The reason is that views may go trough multiple rendering cycles, whereas the onInit()
will only run once. If there are repeated rendering cycles, we do not want to reinitialize the i18n model, so we add a lock that ensures the i18n model is initialized only once:
... onInit: function(){ this._initI18n(); }, onBeforeRendering: function(){ this._initI18n(); }, _i18nInitialized: false, _initI18n: function(){ if (this._i18nInitialized === true) { return; } var i18n = "i18n"; //create bundle descriptor for this controllers i18n resource data var metadata = this.getMetadata(); var nameParts = metadata.getName().split("."); nameParts.pop(); nameParts.push(i18n); nameParts.push(i18n); var bundleData = {bundleName: nameParts.join(".")}; //Use the bundledata to create or enhance the i18n model var i18nModel = this.getModel(i18n); if (i18nModel) { i18nModel.enhance(bundleData); } else { i18nModel = new ResourceModel(bundleData); } //set this i18n model. this.setModel(i18nModel, i18n); this._i18nInitialized = true; }, ...
Overriding onBeforeRendering()
in extensions of the base controller
And of course, when extending the base controller, you'll need to remember to call the onBeforeRendering()
method of the ascendant when overriding the onBeforeRendering()
sap.ui.define([ "just/bi/apps/components/basecontroller/BaseController" ], function(Controller){ "use strict"; var controller = Controller.extend("just.bi.apps.components.mainpanel.MainPanel", { onBeforeRendering: function(){ Controller.prototype.onBeforeRenderingcall(this); ... } }); return controller; });


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Radia & Microsoft Authentication Code Revocation
This article provides further information regarding the Microsoft authentication code revocation announcement made in August of 2014 is now available. This article is closed for comments, please log a support case if you have a question that is not answered below. Accelerite Customer Support will continue to update this document as questions are requested and answered.
Original Announcement:
Common Questions:
- What was the reason for the alert?
This alert was distributed to inform all customers that a Microsoft authentication code will be revoked on October 21st 2014. Radia / HPCA releases developed by HP between May 26th, 2010 and December 18th, 2011 were used to sign software developed for the Microsoft platform.
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While Accelerite is not aware of related security risks, there could be isolated cases where third party security software or high security settings can impact the normal operations of software signed by this revoked certificate.
Current Status:
Accelerite has worked to release patches to help resolve any problems the Microsoft authentication code revocation could cause. Accelerite has performed exhaustive testing of the Radia product to reproduce problems that could be caused by the Microsoft authentication code revocation; that testing did NOT uncover any issues with the functionality of the product. Whilst it is impossible to guarantee there will be no issues on October 21st, when the authentication code is revoked, Accelerite has not seen any detrimental behavior in the Radia product. The correct course of action remains to upgrade to the latest version of the Radia product or the latest patch release.


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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Autumn In New York
We had everything planned out including all the side trips we were gonna take.
Now due to recession, only one of us is going on that trip – and it is not Raft3r.
Over lunch, we mutually decided to ditch our travel plan.
Yummy Friend will now be pursuing a solo Thanksgiving adventure. She is currently mapping her San Francisco travel.
That place is awesome. My all time fave Pinoy flick was shot there, as well.
The Big Apple invasion has been rescheduled to fall of 2010.
Next year's New York escapade is definitely something to look forward to. Laieesha is joining us, too.
Raft3r always enjoys a threesome.
42 comments:
- Abou said...
dropped by. hope the trip will push through
- October 22, 2009 at 9:57 AM
- Raft3r said...
abou, Tuloy yan! Welcome to The Deadbeat Club!
- October 22, 2009 at 10:03 AM
- John Ahmer said...
Abangan ko yang NY Escapade mo : )
*petiks mode* - October 22, 2009 at 10:08 AM
- Raft3r said...
wait, I love NY! Sobra.
- October 22, 2009 at 10:11 AM
- laieesha said...
yeah threesomes are the best HAHAHA
never been to the Big Apple. So many tourist-y things I wanna do! ^_^ - October 22, 2009 at 2:23 PM
- The Scud said...
nang-iinggit na naman si raft3r. haha. di bale. ayaw ko naman magbakasyon dun. balak ko tumira at kumita ng dolyar dun. :D
have fun in macau! - October 22, 2009 at 3:20 PM
- Judayski said...
i still wish natuloy tayo =( pero ganun tlaga, eh yung tagaytay nga natin ni cualaine, isang century na, puro drawing lang. ahahaha!!!
yup, next year ha! THREESOME! THREESOME! lol.
enjoy macau!!! love you =) - October 22, 2009 at 5:32 PM
- Judayski said...
at dahil dalawa na kami ni laieesha with you sa NY, mapipilit ka na din manood ng broadway shows. remember, we're bullies. kayang kaya ka namin. with furry handcuffs and all. nyahahaha!!!
- October 22, 2009 at 5:34 PM
- Liz said...
Mas enjoy nga! Threesome pala eh hahahaha
Have a fun and safe weekend bro! - October 22, 2009 at 7:25 PM
- Raft3r said...
laieesha, Kelangan matuloy ito. I blogged about it na, eh. Hehe
the scud, Gaya mo gusto ko din tumira don. Hehe
judayski, Tignan lang natin kung mapilit nyo ko. Nyahaha
liz, Hehe. The more, the merrier. - October 22, 2009 at 8:52 PM
sana makasama ako
- October 22, 2009 at 9:05 PM
- Raft3r said...
pete, Naku. sana nga. Macau nga di mo sinipot, eh. Hehe
- October 22, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Raft3r, you are a globe-trotting dude. :p
- October 22, 2009 at 9:22 PM
- Raft3r said...
len, Naku. Di din. Kaya nga lagi walang pera, eh. Hehe
- October 22, 2009 at 9:23 PM
kakainggit ka talaga. ako never been out of the country pa. but that will come pretty soon i'm sure LOL however, i think i want to explore RP first before that LOL we'll see.
- October 22, 2009 at 9:37 PM
- Raft3r said...
prinsesamusang, Paminsan kasi mas mahal pa yun mga tourist destinations natin kesa sa abroad. =(
- October 22, 2009 at 9:41 PM
- hitokirihoshi_kawaii said...
new york...tabi ba yan ng new ecija at new viscaya? tienes!
sarap naman! pahingi na lang ako post card pag dun ka na, sige nahhh!
tas wag mo lalagyan ng message kasi ako maglalagay at ibibigay ko sa iba. hehehe! para kunwari ako galing don.. (parang suspension of disbelief ang dating). wahehehe, sweet ko no?! - October 23, 2009 at 2:26 AM
- Jerick said...
i have a feeling kuya that i know which movie is that. is that about jerry and agnes who were once lovers in the philippines until they found love once again in the hills of san francisco?
- October 23, 2009 at 4:53 AM
- John Ahmer said...
Kamusta ka nman dyan sa Macau? : )
- October 23, 2009 at 9:40 AM
- Visual Velocity said...
Ako rin, I love New Yawk. Dapat rin pupunta kami nung college student pa ko (that's 1 million years ago), kaya lang naabutan ng global crisis, kaya ayan, postponed na for life, forever and forever.
- October 23, 2009 at 10:53 AM
- Raft3r said...
hitokirihoshi_kawaii, Postcard sa Macau o New York? Hehe
jerick, Hindi. Eto yun kina Gabby at Maricel. Yun babae katulong ni lalake. Nakakatawa yan. Sobra. But I hate yun mga artista na bida. Hehe
wait, Mainit dito. At nahanap kona ang Mcdonalds. Buhay nako. Nyahaha
andy, Iba talaga ang appeal ng New York! - October 23, 2009 at 7:46 PM
- RaYe said...
hmnn, me next year pa naman e.. matutuloy din yan. :D
- October 24, 2009 at 1:15 AM
- Raft3r said...
raYe, Hehe. Sana nga.
- October 24, 2009 at 4:32 AM
- ikou asia 行こうアジア said...
I wish I can go back to New York again. I heart New York, I know the city will by home for me again. And sana next time Im in New York, magpakita ka naman sa akin, ok?
- October 24, 2009 at 6:22 AM
- Raft3r said...
ikou asia, Nyahaha. I will. Miss na kita, eh.
- October 24, 2009 at 7:05 AM
- atticus said...
threesome? haha! salbaheng bata.
ibili mo ako riyan ng ipod, mac, at i heart NY na shirt.
oo, hindi pa tapos ang listahan ko ng pasalubong. :) - October 24, 2009 at 5:27 PM
- Raft3r said...
atticus, Bilmoko girl ka! Hehe
- October 24, 2009 at 6:42 PM
- Beth said...
oi, ha? nagiging responsible na talaga! :) I'm so happy for you! you can still be responsible while enjoying life naman e.
pero big sister's advice lang: ipon ka na!!! palagay ko malapit lapit ka nang lumagay sa gulo, kasi nagiging killjoy ka na, hahaha!
take care! - October 25, 2009 at 5:12 AM
- escape said...
i think there are also good options to celebrate thanksgiving but the fact that you wont be with your friend is the point.
im quite intrigued with the big apple invasion. i have to goggle it. - October 25, 2009 at 6:29 AM
- Wendy said...
Autumn in New York. Must be quite a sight. I saw that movie not because of the actors but because of the movie's scenery. Ganda-ganda. Good luck with the travel plans. Hello mo na lang muna ko sa Central Park hihi.
- October 25, 2009 at 6:56 AM
- Raft3r said...
beth, Nyahaha. Hwag naman sana. Otherwise, ninang ka nyan. Hehe
the dong, Sayang talaga. Kaso la talaga budget, eh. Hehe
wendy, Sama ka! Para foursome. Hehe - October 25, 2009 at 7:26 AM
- Msg Sent said...
careful lang sa pagpapapic. 'wag pupuwesto sa gitna haha! alam mo naman 'yung urban legend...
- October 25, 2009 at 7:50 PM
- Oman said...
sayang naman pero na-postpone lang naman eh, aabangan namin adventure mo doon.
by the way, may sarili na ko domain, pa update naman ng link to www.lawstude.net :) tnx. - October 25, 2009 at 10:29 PM
- Random Student said...
innuendos innuendos hehe. nagiging naughty na blog na rin pala dito haha!
- October 25, 2009 at 10:38 PM
- Raft3r said...
msg sent, Parang sa mga Japanese horror flicks? Hehe
lawstude, Wow! Yumayaman na. Hehe. Will update it pagdating ko Manila!
random student, Nyahaha. Naughty boy naman talaga si Raft3r, eh. Dati pa. Hehe - October 26, 2009 at 6:40 AM
- gillboard said...
Sosyal pa New York New York na lang, kahit next year pa...
inggit nanaman ako.. ano kaya favorite pinoy flick mo?
hmmm.. - October 26, 2009 at 12:24 PM
- Raft3r said...
gillboard, Click the link to find out. Baka magulat ka. Nyahaha
- October 26, 2009 at 7:17 PM
- hitokirihoshi_kawaii said...
pareho... para doble astig. hehehe
- October 27, 2009 at 8:01 PM
- eden said...
hahaha..may threesome ka na ha....bitaw, enjoy your trip.
- October 28, 2009 at 2:13 AM
- Raft3r said...
hitokirihoshi_kawaii, Basta ikaw. Malakas ka yata sakin!
eden, Hehe. Walang bitawan. Nyahaha - October 28, 2009 at 6:26 AM
drawing yan tingnan mo! baka by that time you'll be starting your new job (ha!)..or better yet, you'll be married na!...babes
- November 6, 2009 at 12:41 AM
- Raft3r said...
babes, Nyahaha. Married to whom naman?
- November 6, 2009 at 4:12 AM


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I find this interesting and depressing at the same time: developing robots to mimic handwritten letters in order to dupe people into open marketing mail that they would otherwise just toss, including varying pressure of the writing instrument, creating margins that mimic human writing, and of course, developing fonts that write the same letters in various ways.
Technical issues aside, here's the heart of the matter:
Half the time, I'm cynical/alarmed/wearied that so many people are working so hard to make machines fool humans.
But the other half the time I'm kind of cracked up by the fact that the most avid prosecutors of Alan Turing's sly and audacious 1950 thought-experiment have been not philosophers or computer scientists or advanced A.I. labs but … marketers. The former folks have foundered for years on the difficulties of understanding the fractal contours of human consciousness. The latter just want you to open up their damn mail. Comprehending the mysteries of human thought and behavior is hard. Emulating it? Not so much! It's partly why Turing's test is so unsettling: Man, are we really that easy to copy?
Mind you, this particular Blade Runner dimension of modern life could quickly diminish in relevance, because frankly, postal mail is itself declining rapidly. The amount of upright, breathing humans who regularly write letters by hand has been shrinking steadily for years. So maybe it's not long before handwriting flips its its existential polarity. A handwritten envelope will become not a litmus test of humanity but sure-fire proof that we were sent a form letter by an impersonal database. We'll sort through our paper mail with the inverse logic of today, tossing aside immediately all the letters addressed with pen-script (robot, robot, god, another one sent by a robot) but then pausing at the sudden, startling appearance of an envelope addressed by a dot-matrix printer.
Hmmm, we'll say to ourselves: Now this might be real.


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OptoJump Next
It is an optical measurement system consisting of a transmitting and receiving bar.
Each of these contains 96 leds (1.0416cm resolution).
The leds on the transmitting bar communicate continuously with those on the receiving bar. The system detects any interruptions in communication between the bars and calculates their duration.
This makes it possible to measure flight and contact times during the performance of a series of jumps with an accuracy of 1/1000 of a second. Starting from these fundamental basic data, the dedicated software makes it possible to obtain a series of parameters connected to the athlete's performance with the maximum accuracy and in real time.
The absence of moving mechanical parts ensures accuracy and great reliability.
Quantity and Quality
Optojump Next goes beyond the acquisition of numerical data: thanks to small cameras that can be positioned as desired, it allows recording of the images of the tests performed, synchronising them perfectly with the events measured. This makes it possible to enjoy the advantages of cross-checking between data and images and also those deriving from more detailed video analysis through the exploitation of the possibilities offered by the dedicated utility.
The film sequences and all the other data are saved in the database. This makes it possible to consult them at any moment and, as with numerical data, to make comparisons between the performances of different athletes or of the same athlete at different moments.


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In 1975, Jeep presented a vehicle that experts often credit as the first SUV: the Cherokee. After a production hiatus from 2002-2013 during which the Jeep Liberty replaced the Cherokee, the automobile brand used the name of the Native American tribe again when it reintroduced the model in 2014. Now, the Cherokee Nation would like the Jeep Cherokee's name to change, according to its principal chief.
Attitudes Have Been Changing Over The Years
Jeep has been criticized for this practice in the past. After receiving backlash for bringing back the model name in 2013, a spokesperson for the company told the New York Times that it respected changing attitudes toward stereotyping.
"We want to be politically correct, and we don't want to offend anybody," Jim Morrison, director of Jeep marketing, told the New York Times at the time. "We just haven't gotten any feedback that was disparaging."
In the same article, Amanda Clinton, a spokeswoman for the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, told the newspaper that the tribe is really opposed to stereotypes.
"It would have been nice for them to have consulted us in the very least," Clinton said. "We have encouraged and applauded schools and universities for dropping offensive mascots."
She added that the tribe did not have an institutional stance on the practice at that time and that the Cherokee name is not copyrighted, but that Jeep had never offered royalties for its use of the name.
Cherokee Chief Says Jeep Should Retire Model Name
When asked for comment on the Jeep matter recently, Cherokee Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. responded to Car and Driver with a written statement.
"I'm sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Hoskin wrote in the statement,
"The best way to honor us is to learn about our sovereign government, our role in this country, our history, culture, and language and have meaningful dialogue with federally recognized tribes on cultural appropriateness."
Stellantis, the company that owns Jeep, stated that it has carefully chosen and nurtured vehicle names to "honor and celebrate Native American people for their nobility, prowess and pride." It currently sells two vehicles that bear the Cherokee name, the Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee.
The company reached out and spoke to Hoskin via a Zoom call. While the Cherokee chief told CNBC that he doesn't expect the company to change the vehicle name immediately, he said the Nation disapproves of the use of the name.
"My view is that a corporation shouldn't be marketing its products using our name," Hoskin told CNBC. "For the Jeep company, I think they look at it as something they conceived of decades ago, and I think they very much, in good faith, believe this is honoring the Cherokee people. I disagree, and we've had this name a bit longer than the Jeep company has. We've had it since before recorded history."
Cherokee Chief Is Hopeful About Jeep Discussions
Recently, numerous brands, sports teams and others have voluntarily changed names, images and identities to reflect cultural sensitivity and banish stereotypes.
"I think people need to understand that as proud as a corporation might be of a name they selected decades ago, people should think about how proud the Cherokee people are to still be a people after all we have been through, and that is far more valuable than whatever marketing research might show the Cherokee name has been to Jeep and its parent companies over the decades," Chief Hoskin told Insider.
The Cherokee chief anticipates further discussions with Jeep executives regarding a potential rebranding and says he is encouraged that the company and its customers might consider doing so.
"I'm hopeful over time that things get better," Hoskin told CNBC.
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James C. Walker papers
Professional papers of physics professor, James Calvin "Cal" Walker, with some personal pieces of correspondence and photographs. Professional papers compose of grants and grant finances, letters of recommendation, conference and travel files, teaching files, general academic correspondence, manuscripts from early in his career, readers, organizational membership files, research notes and studies, charts, transparencies, and X-rays. The papers range from the 1960s to the early 2000s.


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"The right wing and the left wing are both part of the same bird."
I don't know where that quote came from, but I've seen several people post it unattributed on social media, and after a very rough divisive week I think it's our mantra for moving ahead or should be.
I don't do politics a lot and I definitely don't do it on this blog because it tends to be way too divisive and this blog is not about that. People who read this blog care about my writing knowledge and my work but not my opinions on foreign policy and politics and I get it because that's exactly how I feel about my favorite authors too. So this post isn't going to be political. This post is still about writing. Read on and see.
I think it's important to remember that there's more than one valid point of view and way of looking at the world, because people are different. No two people see things exactly 100% alike. I learned this through my travels to Mexico and Ghana and Brazil. And I've learned it from living in places where I was white but minority like El Paso as well as in places like Los Angeles, Kansas City, and St. Louis where the culture is very diverse.
To me, the best thing about having friends with different backgrounds, points of view, and world experiences is it gives you a lot of fodder for writing and character development. You can't write well what you don't know or are completely unfamiliar with. People try it all the time and fail miserably but the best writers write from knowledge and experience. They are good listeners, good observers of human nature, and tend to surround themselves with a variety of friends who don't always agree with them on everything including politics. These writers learn to study the world around them for different points of view. It doesn't hurt anything. It doesn't necessarily even change your mind. But it does illuminate for other ways of looking at the same issue and reasoning about it that can sometimes provide insight, even if that insight serves only to bolster your existing point of view.
In the end, we're all part of the solution and part of the problem, see? Regardless of how we see things. You can argue 'til you're blue in the face about who's right and who's wrong, throwing around polarizing, condescending terms like "on the right side of history" and accomplish nothing but raising your blood pressure. In the end, if we don't find a way to work together toward common goals and common ends, we won't go anywhere. All we'll do is maintain stress and unhappiness. Who wants to do that?
So as we move forward after a difficult election into more difficult times —as Covid continues and so forth—I would urge us all to remember we're all part of the same body of man, we're all fellow humans, and that really we all have a lot more in common than we have different, and we would do well to spend more time celebrating that and less time focusing on what divides us as we move forward. I certainly think it would make for a happier world and a happier society. If you ask me, given what we're dealing with right now, that would be a very useful and pleasant start. For what it's worth…


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Blue Laser pointer with 405 nanometers wavelength of light. Although it is rarely prefered to the green and red ones, it could be used for what others do, which also reflects the individual unique aesthetic taste. It is probably not as much preferred lasers as an astronomy laser pointer, because brighter colors would make an object more visible in the sky. However it comes down to all other uses such as pinpointing something on the large screen or on the blackboard. Although high powered lasers are becoming more popular, very few people are aware of their applications. Blue lasers are best tool in astronomy as they can be used to better focus miles into the night sky. It is now easier to point stars and other celestial bodies in space with the help of this technology. It should be high power, high quality components and have out standing beam specifications. The blue lasers that you browse meet all of your expectations as well as those of the law and safety concerns.
Green laser pointer is now the world's most popular laser pointer, because the green light than red light 6 times more than red light beam significantly, while the price is much cheaper than the blue and yellow. Green pen is the wavelength of light emitted 500-550nm, the wavelength sensitivity of the coefficient table, as is the closest one wavelength. Green is undoubtedly efficient light source, the eye more easily identified. The green light sensitivity of the human eye is higher than a lot of red; the other is green light scattering in the atmosphere more than red light. The uses of green high power laser pointer have become quite acceptable in astronomy not just in pointing objects but also in the processes necessary to adjust telescopes and for astrophotography. It is no wonder that the reason why 10000mw green lasers are commonly used in astronomy is because of its visibility. The powerful of the 10000mw lasers that application will have outstanding effects in some fields.
Red laser pointer was released in the early 1980s. The first red lasers Nowadays, the more durable transmitted red light air, dust, water vapor, so the light path can be seen to need more power. 100mW red light probably only about 20 milliwatts green light. But do remember that red lasers are powerful since the light they emit is powerful when it hits a certain object and converges into a point. High powered red lasers can also be mounted on telescopes to help direct other people with telescopes and binoculars to an object. The lasers revolution is quickly engulfing the globe as more and more of us get our paws on these bright red light pointers. It's in particular have evolved to become the example of this huge success. If you haven't seen or are not a part of this yet, you are being left in the technological stone age. It will easily be visible at night in the worst of conditions with the higher powered models even being visible during the day.
Burning laser pointer are becoming more and more popular, from the original blue, to the green and red. There are 146 more on our website at present. With lasers now able to reach speeds of up to 5,000mW or 5 watts that can be used for a variety of tasks. It can be used for cutting, welding, and drilling. It can also be used for engraving and marking. This beam of light can be used to burn through many materials, including tires. it is critical to understand where the burning limit is and to keep it at a minimum of 100mW as a general rule. The shape has expanded from one to a variety of shapes, and the flashlight shape is the most. Recently, we have developed a number of Gatlin shapes, which feature good feels and textures.
High power laser pointer have been favored in laser pointers market and are increasingly popular among enthusiasts. Most of powerful laser pointers have the function of burning, so it is necessary to pay attention to safety during use. It is necessary to wear protective glasses, which can prevent the eyes from being affected by strong high powered lasers, causing discomfort and injury. We develop more and more high power lasers for you.
Now, more and more laser pointer and flashlights sold in the market are class IIIB with a power over 5mW. But when the light directly penetrates into the eyes, there may be some damage. Especially to some high power, diffuse light probably damage the eyes, the focus are more likely to ignite flammable materials. The eye is of prime interest for two reasons: Firstly, the eye is the only organ of the body that allows optical radiations, from 400 to 1400 nm, to penetrate deep within it. Secondly, the refractive properties of the cornea and lens result in an increase in irradiance (W/cm2). If sufficient energy falls upon the retina to produce irreversible damage then such damage may occur as a result of one of three primary damage mechanisms. Therefore laser pointers are not a toy, not suitable for kids. When operating powerful light pointer, wear special secure glasses would be safe, especially for the invisible lights.
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You definitely need binoculars to view this spectacular big wave surfer and extreme waterman Garrett McNamara. This American is known for breaking the world record for the largest wave ever surfed.
On January 2013, Garrett surfed a 100-foot wave in Nazare, Portugal. He has also ridden a tsunami with 300-foot waves formed by calving glaciers in South-Central Alaska.
Parallel Player
Among the most controversial players in the NBA, Dennis Rodman stands out for his skills and stunts.
This perfectly timed picture was taken at the Continental Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. This amazing shot of Rodman was captured when he was almost doing the splits & proves to be one of the most creative moves ever spotted in basketball history.
Tennis anyone?
Michelle Obama has a great sense of fashion and fitness knowledge. Her intelligence and sense of humor are her best qualities, and she's the most down-to-earth person the White House has ever seen. Her freaky passion for fitness has kept her healthy and in good shape.
This picture was taken during the 'Let's Move' movement to stop child obesity and promote fitness awareness through sports. Though she might laugh seeing herself in this picture, it shows her passion for tennis and fitness.
Tennis Ball Galaxy
The interesting fact about the galaxy and the Milky Way is it's never been captured in pictures, and always remains as some sort of figment of our imagination. But this amazing photographer has snapped this perfectly timed picture of a wet tennis ball spun into the air which creates a spiral formation that looks like the galaxy and the Milky Way.
The droplets spun off the ball look like tiny stars and planets revolving in the galaxy and the ball looks similar to the sun.
Is That a Backflip?
Michelle Wingshan Kwan is known for her consistency and expressive artistry on ice and is widely considered one of the greatest figure skaters of all time.
This amazing picture captures her extreme flexibility; it looks like she's about to break her back! But don't worry ice skating fans, there are more incredible pics yet to come!
MVP = Most Valuable Picker!
When all the cameras point at David Beckham's game and give him no private time, it's no wonder we're left with an intimate nose-picking moment.
It looks like he's more confident in winning his nose-picking than his ball game!
This kid looks like she's trying to outrun these cyclists in their own race. But I don't think she'll win, as it looks like she's running away from her home.
This opens up room for questions: where are this kid's parents?! Is she running away from her mom & dad's strict trail?! or Wait! Is that a boy or a girl? The long hair and cargo shorts give no clue, but keep on running kiddo! We believe in you!
In-the-air kind of photography is readily appreciated by many but is particularly difficult to achieve. This is because photographing a split second, especially up in the air, is an art that takes time to master, a perfect combination of creative juices and technical know-how.
This perfectly timed photo captured those exact unique moments when everything happens there and then, and a second later, disappears.
What Is Happening Here?
It looks so funny and weird, as though some creepy crawlies are covering her head…lol!?! But all jokes aside, this heavyweight woman has no idea how dangerous it is when her hair covers her face.
She needs to learn how to pin up her hair before starting regular workouts. Only then will she be able to see herself!
You're supposed to jump over them, not crawl under!
Hey guy!!! Don't lose your head; you need it for the next race…lol!!! It's hard to guess what he's trying to do. It seems like he's running into that puddle of water and trying to make headlines for his obituary.
Knowing that it's a race to jump over and not crawl under, he actually went on to win the race by passing over the water in his own special way….just kidding, he actually lost the race
He's gonna be dizzy!
The funniest picture ever, one that really makes you laugh out loud!!!
This perfectly timed picture showcases his determination and focus, yet his face is hilariously overwhelming.
This baseball player may have gone through a jaw replacement for taking his eye off the ball.
I think this perfectly timed 'ouch' moment got captured when the player made jokes about the pitcher's mother.
What the …?
Am I missing something or is she missing her head?
This perfectly flexible gymnast is way too remarkable. The timing of this shot can't be mimicked.
Looks like an alien competing in the Olympics. Since when did they let extraterrestrials compete?
Are we really that short of sports humans?!!!
Please use a tissue!
Was Beckham's nose-picking game not enough, we had to do with Santi Cazorla too?!
Athletes, learn to use a tissue and keep your fingers out of your noses while on camera!!
Jello face!
What a punch! No doubt this guy's not gonna withstand this.
It's a clean knockout.
Wow! Good teamwork girls! Keep going until she reaches the shore safely.
Best picture proof of teamwork.
Ice meets face!
What happens when you know how to dance and remember all your moves, but then dance on an icy surface wearing blades of metal under your shoes? The fall of the year!
I mean come on guys, if you're throwing each other in the air on a slippery surface, what else do you expect?!
This perfectly timed picture was snapped when the ball punched this tough guy straight in the nose.
It's the right time to expect this big guy to cry like a wee baby.
How in the …?
OMG! This headless gymnast replaced her head with her foot. I believe there's nothing this extremely flexible woman isn't capable of.
And of course, doing cartwheels and somersaults should be a breeze.
What Balance!
What determination and focus! She's incredibly awesome at balancing her weight on her chin.
Usually, gymnasts have amazing flexibility and overwhelming body control, but she seems to be one step further. This particular pose of hers might help her win this meet. It's simply mesmerizing.
The World's Worst Chiropractor!
Are they supposed to be wrestling or just pulling each other's heads off?! That dude seems to be suffocating and crying for help.
I hope the referee steps in and stops it, otherwise, he'll probably end up looking like a long-necked giraffe or have his head pop off altogether.
Holy …!
It's absolutely surreal to see this man running so fast on such ferocious waves. He's certainly brave enough to meet the waves and win the race.
How many of you dare to compete in the first place? If it were me, I'd definitely make a run for it toward the shore!
My Brain's Confused Now!
This is truly incredible. Not sure whether they are water dancers or team divers, but it still seems to be perfect.
It's more like an optical illusion; there seem to be two women or only one woman who could possibly be the world's tallest woman ever.
Conjoined Doubles Ice Dancing!
Apparently, flexible athletes are a thing now. They take things too far and this picture proves it. It seems like conjoined doubles skating on ice.
Does this count as pair skating? Nevertheless, their determination and balance will undoubtedly count for something.
Get back!
C'mon guys, you're still good friends. I totally understand your frustration, he shouldn't have watched the new episode of Game of Thrones without you, but still, this isn't the right way to show your anger.
Keep it cool and watch it again, together.
Take That!
Oops!!! That's a really hard punch in the face. Is the guy really punching a player because he's rooting for the other team, or does he want the ball to take home and sell online?
Whatever this is, it really calls for a debate.
Cowboy up!
Rodeo clowns are an essential first line of defense when you are out bullfighting. Without them, humanity would be done for.
Entering an enclosed ring with a 2000-pound angry bull is an insane thing to do. Rodeo clowns believe themselves to be brave enough to face the angry bull. But it seems more crazy than brave.
The "Thank God Ledge"
Alex Honnold is a free solo master who ascents of big walls and makes it look easy. He was the first El Capitan free solo climber of Yosemite National Park and holds the fastest ascent of the Yosemite Triple Crown. No ropes, no karabiners, no cams. Nothing but his hands and feet to climb the record-breaking 3000-foot "Thank God Ledge."
Honnold probably thanked god for surviving this freakily dangerous free solo attempt.
Yuck! Players sweat a lot I guess. Or maybe it's just a water balloon that looks like a soccer ball?
Or it may be water from the wet field? Nah…it's actually a sweaty soccer player who's trying to hit the ball but his sweat is dripping all over his face. Tissues, anyone?
She seems to not like the scoring and definitely has issues with the judges.
Perhaps making faces at the judges provokes issues rather than solves them.
Keep Away!
Soccer is now open for all….superman joined the game. His superpowers might help win the match, as long as he doesn't use his hands to touch the ball.
In case he loses the match, he must remember not to use his laser vision on the opposing team.
Cowboy up? Nope, cowboy down!
Never try to invade someone's personal space, especially when it's a super cranky angry bull. But when will these cowboys learn their lessons? Silly cowboys trying to climb on Bull's back.
Isn't it obvious they don't like you and you're gonna get kicked off high into the sky? They just act like a bunch of teenagers that don't know when to stop.
Where'd he go?
This picture is truly deceiving. Is he really invisible or did he have his head blown off by the punch? Still can't figure out what's happening between the two players. This is not very 'sporty'.
Heard many say hockey is a violent sport but we have never seen a match like this. Remember when we went to watch that street fight and a hockey game broke out?
Ouch! The photographer captured the exact moment this guy got hit with the cleats on his face!
This guy definitely has to mend his face or he's gonna need a new one.
Nice hair!
Gymnasts take things too far. It seems to be an easy sport, but in fact, it's one of the hardest sports ever. Besides being freakishly flexible, gymnasts love to take insane risks.
Those rings are really high and the gymnast is trying to achieve his next move. Luckily, he's got a mat underneath him, so even if he misses his move, he can still land on his legs instead of breaking his hands! Now, what's with the hair?
'I hate this racket!'
Most of us forget to use wrist straps on Wii controllers while playing video tennis.
And this is what happens. You lose control of both Wii remotes and the game.
Gimme That Beer!
Oh no! The beer spilled all over! Wait…is it a baseball game or a beer-selling game? It looks more like a beer seller dressed up as a real player.
The player looks confused as to whether catch the ball or the beer and finally decides to spill it over the fan. Poor guy is going home messy and smelling like cheap beer.
"I'm So scared!"
That guy's face looks terrified by seeing that little volleyball. He assumes that it's gonna hurt him….dude, don't be scared. It's just a ball.
Or maybe it looks like Wilson from Castaway! Why be petrified? Just be cool with it.
A Hero Saves The Day
There is always a hero somewhere around and this one saved the people around him from a major disaster. This was taken at the Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers Rogers Centre.
Edwin Encarnacion's bat flew straight into the crowd, just a few inches away from a nasty hit. This local hero saved the day from a disaster. This memorable moment got captured to make this guy feel like a star.
Quick thinking!
This fan didn't even need a baseball glove. Catching a fast baseball is a real challenge and this guy nailed it using his hands! Bravo!
But the guy next to him pulled out his glove, but as you can see there was no need for it.
Focus… Focus… Focus!
Is this gymnast for real? She's definitely got a strong determination and an unwavering focus.
How is she able to focus so sharply? The amount of attention is really amazing!!! I couldn't even dream of paying that much attention without Ritalin.
RIP Skateboard Guy!
Hey skateboard guy, you're supposed to come down in one piece. Hopefully, he's wearing a helmet.
Why in the world would these skaters attempt something they're very well aware is gonna end in a tombstone?! Don't worry, this 80-foot fall is nothing to worry about...if you're wearing a helmet.
Surfing A 100 Foot Wave
You definitely need binoculars to view this spectacular big wave surfer and extreme waterman Garrett McNamara. This American is known for breaking the world record for the largest wave ever surfed.
On January 2013, Garrett surfed a 100-foot wave in Nazare, Portugal. He has also ridden a tsunami with 300-foot waves formed by calving glaciers in South-Central Alaska.
Ouch to the max!
Ouch! What a painful experience! Poor guy, I hope he has it all safely covered. Is this part of the game? I heard it's not listed in the rule book to hit someone in the groin.
Also, I don't see any referee there, is he also injured?! C'mon dude, spare these people.
Amazing Acrobatics
It's amazing to view these three gymnasts balancing each other in the acrobatics world competition in 2018. Typically, all acrobatic gymnastics need to have incredible balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance. But to achieve this skill, these girls would undoubtedly have had to be trained to a point of exhaustion.
The girl at the bottom is strong and focused enough to hold the other two. The middle girl seems to be extremely flexible and super strong, balancing both. The topmost girl is very determined and balanced. Overall their performance and coordination are absolutely spectacular.
Seismic Punch
Montreal, Boxer Lucian Bute successfully defended his IBF super middleweight title over Glen Johnson. There was no denying this was a great fight and a great performance.
However, this picture may lead you to believe otherwise, not to mention coincide with the judge's decision as to it not being a knockout. If it wasn't a strong blow, then how could his skin show such incredible seismic waves?
Riding On Water
Robbie Maddison, a professional motorbike stunt rider & surfer, does seemingly impossible things and has set new records for riding on two wheels on water. He's a man who makes his entire living off of doing things on a motorcycle that no one would ever think about.
It took nearly 2 years of preparation to design this motorcycle with a ski that would do the trick: to glide across the water. Though it wasn't an easy task, he figured it out after several failed attempts. Now, finally, surfing and motorcycle riding have come together to conquer the world's most challenging surfing spots.
The Woman With Many Arms
This spectacular dance, the "Dance of a Thousand Hands", is performed by 63 deaf dancers of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe. It tells the story of the one-thousand-handed Bodhisattva Guan Yin.
This is extremely interesting, especially considering that all 63 performers are deaf, and their coordination is stunning. Undoubtedly, they've created an amazing optical illusion of a woman having multiple hands, and it is enthralling to see the hard work these young people have dedicated to their art.
Living Life On The Edge
Here we can see a professional BASE jumper and climber seriously on the edge. We don't know too many people with to guts to participate in such a sport.
Rock climbing and jumping have become very popular in recent years however it is known as being one of the most dangerous sports around.
Ice Skating Strength
The professional adagio pair – made up of Fiona Zaldua from London and Dmitry Sukhanov from St.Petersburg – has had a long career on the ice. They perform spectacular and unusual lifts to excite audiences.
This particular trick was performed in Shanghai during an ice show in 2012. It's so amazing to see both Fiona and Dmitry having such core strength and confidence in each other. The amount of practice that both would have gone through to nail this trick is definitely super exhausting.
Hang Loose
This photographer has really put in the effort to take this stunning picture. This rare picture is certainly one only seasoned surfers get to experience. It requires technical know-how and perfect timing.
The photographer allows you to see a surfer in a wave tunnel and the slow-setting sun from a professional surfer's point of view. Hopefully, after clicking this spectacular scene he sailed back to safety and wasn't hit by a vigorous wave.
Sky Riding
Riding a bike professionally has become a common event but have you thought of flying up in the air with one? This photographer has made it possible.
Actually, this perfectly timed photo deceives your eyes making you believe the tracks are paved and are just invisible.
Speed Skaters
Speed skating might not be the most popular ice sport, but it is certainly impressive. speed skaters are going very fast, so make sure you're paying attention and don't blink, or else you'll miss them. According to Olympic officials, speed skaters skate at 30 miles per hour on average.
This picture got captured at a 2015 World Cup Race in Erfurt, Germany. This blurred photo shows how fast the skaters are going! It's true that you can't blink.
Cycling Splash
The Absa Cape Epic is an annual mountain bike stage race held in the Western Cape, South Africa. This Cape Epic attracts elite professional mountain bikers and amateur riders from around the world, who compete in teams of two. The race typically covers more than 700 kilometers (435 miles) and lasts eight days.
Here in this picture, we see a rider trying to catch up with his partner, splashing in mud puddles, as all the riders must finish the line by the specified maximum stage time. So, therefore, team dynamics are a major part of the race.
Hockey Fight
In this photo Michael Ferland of the Calgary Flames is getting thrown down during a fight against Corey Tropp of the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL game at Scotiabank on March 21, 2015, in Alberta, Canada. The referee let Corey and Michael break out into a fight; but, not before this action shot was snapped.
No doubt the crowd goes wild whenever a fight breaks out in Hockey.
The Sun Kicker
No good travel photo album is complete without the token sunrise or sunset picture. Sunsets only take half an hour, so you need to think about the elements and silhouettes before they start or you might miss the shot. Well, in this picture, the photographer really choreographed the model to pose as though he was ready to kick the sun.
The picture is very interesting and impressive and convinces us that the person is truly playing with a soccer ball.
One With The Water1
This is a perfect shot of Michael Phelps, the competitive Olympic swimming champion, competing with his true competitor – the water. The photographer was able to snap a picture of Michael gliding on the water.
This may even be a perfect example of water surface tension. Regardless, this perfectly timed picture is truly mesmerizing.
Diving Into Schools
Underwater adventures are fun and thrilling, especially when it comes to schools of fish. Why did fish evolve to swim in schools? To better protect themselves from predators, improve their foraging and swim more efficiently. This large gathering is much safer than being single.
Fish in schools sense their environment with high accuracy and maintain awareness. They respond quickly to changes when they see divers as intruders or predators. It may also look like they are intimidating the intruders.
Sky Diving Snap
Skydiving is never fun…it's crazy. But seeing this jumper, any professional diver would think twice. First of all, this jumper's name is not widely known. Secondly, this picture would have probably scared off many potential divers.
However, this iconic photo has captured the spongy clouds and the blue sky, making it a real feast for the eyes, and it's gone viral.
Hops To The Hoop
This photo was taken during the 2015 NCAA Basketball tournament, where Dayton won the game over Boise State University. During this game, Dayton's Kyle Davis is leaping over Boise State's Chandler Hutchison.
This anti-gravity shot is our second in a row proving that basketball players defy gravity. The player stretches out against gravity, making him parallel to the floor.
Goals Eye View
Sergei Bobrovsky, the goaltender of the Columbus Blue Jackets, reaches back to make a save.
This picture is snapped from the goaltender's point of view, so people may get a chance to witness the goaltender block the shot and in the background, Fedor Tyutin of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jannik Hansen of Vancouver Canucks watching during their NHL game at Rogers Arena in British Columbia, Canada.
Pike High-Five
Of all underwater creatures, the pike is one of the most interesting ones; and this one in the photo is a really friendly one too.
It's a good thing that this photo was caught on film, or else nobody would believe he got so close to one.
One With the Water 2
Emilia Bottas, the Finnish record holder in swimming, took part in the 2008 Olympics; she competed in the 100m butterfly competition and swam 1:02:31, ranking 46th. In the 2012 Olympics, she competed in the 100 and 200 meters butterfly and 200 meters individual medley.
In the 2016 Olympics, she competed as part of the Finnish team in the 4x100 meter medley relay.
Wheelchair Skateboarding
Aaron Fotheringham is an extreme wheelchair athlete who performs BMX-style tricks that'll give you the same rush as a professional skateboarder, or dirt biker. He has been in a wheelchair since the age of 8. Inspired by watching his brother ride at the skatepark, Fotheringham tried a few tricks on his wheelchair.
Later, he used a customized WCMX to perform the same sort of tricks that skateboarders and BMXers can do. He has titled his sport WCMX and says it's a fun way to live life.
Invisible Platform
Allison Rebecca Stokke is a track and field athlete and national-ranked pole vaulter. She broke a number of American records for high school pole vaulting and continued to pole vault, attending the University of California, Berkeley. Today, she's a professional vaulter and fitness & sports model.
This picture was snapped at the right moment during her workout, where it seems she's landing on an invisible platform!
Cubs Celebration
The Chicago Cubs won the 2016 National League Championship Series and 2016 World Series, which ended a 71-year National League pennant drought and a 108-year World Series Championship drought, both of which are record droughts in Major League Baseball. Even so, the fans were super excited about the win.
This fan in particular emotionally exudes his feeling for the long-awaited victory and is pictured during the victory celebration in the 8th inning.
Not so sure what these men are trying to do. Is it a real game or a performance?! It looks so intentional to delay this man with a hand shoved into his mouth.
Whatever it may be, this is a perfectly timed, very awkward picture and I can hardly imagine what happened after this.
This may not be of international significance but believe it or not, there's an amateur 'showjumping' competition held annually in Lewes, East Sussex in the UK.
This kind of showjumping happens with a toy horse at their local Sports day and dog show. This may seem like a trivial matter, but these games are taken rather seriously by those competing.
2007 Fiesta Bowl
In an enthralling match, the Boise State Broncos used deception to upend the Oklahoma Sooners at the Fiesta Bowl. Before the memorable showdown, bookmakers installed Oklahoma as a 7.5-point favorite to manhandle the Broncos.
At the end of regulation, and consequently, in overtime, former Boise State head coach Chris Petersen used ingenuity to propel his team to an incredible 43-42 upset victory.
Mike Tyson's Bite
Approximately eight months after their bracing first encounter, Evander Holyfield defended the WBA title against Mike Tyson on June 28, 1997. Tyson was determined to requite his loss to Holyfield and he ferociously charged the champion from the get-go.
To make matters worse, referee Mills Lane ruled that a Holyfield headbutt that bloodied Tyson's right eye was accidental. An angry Tyson sought retaliation and viciously bit both of Holyfield's ears in the third round. Lane disqualified Tyson before the fourth round began and boxing's most infamous evening came to a bizarre conclusion.
Super Bowl 2000
The "Greatest Show on Turf" was a must-see spectacle. The St. Louis Rams' record-setting offense humiliated defenses that year and is often mentioned as the best one ever assembled.
The Rams went 13-3 and outperformed the Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the postseason to further to Super Bowl XXXIV. In the Super Bowl, Kurt Warner's team worked to outlast the Tennessee Titans.
Taking A Tumble
Third-placed Italy's Christof Innerhofer does a little somersault on his podium as winner Switzerland's Sandro Viletta and second-placed Croatia's Ivica Kostelic look on and can't help but laugh.
This happened after the men's alpine skiing super combined event at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics at the Rosa Khutor Alpine Center.
Karol Bielecki of Poland is helped up after an unfortunate crash into a protective net during their Group A men's handball game against Spain at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
It's good to see such sportsmanship as both sides come to the aid of Poland's teammate, even if it is a tab bit embarrassing.
You Get to See This
Italy's Federica Faiella and Massimo Scali take a tumble as they perform during the pairs Free Dance Programme of the European Figure Skating Championships at the Torwar ice rink in Warsaw.
We were just thinking how rare it is to see these photos, it's so unusual to see the best athletes fumble that it's almost majestic.
Oh No!
China's Sun Zhiyi flys down to oblivion and falls during his dive at the men's springboard preliminary during the World Swimming Championships at the Montjuic municipal pool in Barcelona.
This fall must hurt, but also can you imagine the pain in your gut knowing you missed your shot at an Olympic medal?
A Slight Tease
As Juventus' Carlos Tevez celebrates with his teammate Andrea Pirlo after scoring against Torino, he gives a funny gesture during their Italian Serie A soccer match at Juventus Stadium in Turin.
He must be so happy that the first thing conjured up was this funny display during this match, we can't blame him though!
Lebron James Air
Lebron James is one of the most decorated basketball players in history. One of the highest scorers in the game, he throws three-pointers and dunks, is very strong, and can defend against anyone. However, he sometimes has a temper and has been known to show it in games.
This photo captures that competitive spirit as he jumps high toward a rebound while playing in Miami Heat.
Notorious Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor is one of the biggest names in professional mixed martial arts. He is known for his out-of-the-cage antics. The Irishman is a very aggressive and vicious fighter.
After winning two titles, both in the featherweight and then in the lightweight class, Conor decided he would take his fighting skill and try to beat the best boxer in history, Floyd Money Mayweather, and tallied 4.2 million pay-per-views. The fight earned both fighters profits in the hundreds of millions.
"Get Up Sonny!!"
Muhammad Ali is a professional boxer whose legacy cannot be mimicked. Since his humble beginnings, Ali had been a leader both in and out of the ring. However, Ali was on another level, and most fighters could not keep up.
In this 1965 photo, taken during a bout between Ali and Sonny Liston, Ali is screaming at Liston to get up and keep fighting him despite his apparent inability to do so. Liston himself stayed on the ground, too exhausted to continue, thus provoking Ali's anger and disappointment at his performance.
Phelps for the Win
Michal Phelps took to the world stage on his Olympic debut during the Sydney games in the year 2000. Since, he has participated in 4 more Olympics and won 28 medals, which makes him the most decorated athlete in the history of the Summer Games.
His performance has earned him nicknames such as The Baltimore Bullet or The Flying Fish. If you find yourself swimming against Phelps, you better say a few prayers first.
Tensions Build Up
The MLB World Series can be quite the spectacle. MLB teams spend a very long season playing hundreds of games to compete and win their spot in the 7 game series. The championship winner is the first team to win 4 games out of 7.
The 1985 series between the K.C. Royals and the St Louis Cardinals got especially heated with emotions. The teams ended up reaching game 7 where the Cardinals were defeated by the Royals 11-0, which tells you all you need to know about Joaquin Andujuars's reaction here.
Sinking a Putt for Birdie
If you don't know what the phrase means just think of it as the golf version of killing two birds with one stone.
Tiger Woods took a sport like golf, with a very particular fan base demographic, and appealed to the entire world. Woods currently holds a record of more than 80 PGA tour wins. Here, he was photographed after sinking a great putt during the fourth round of the 2008 U.S. Open.
Royal Sports
Polo is one the only games you'll see even members of the Royal family participate in. A very dignified sport, polo is played by some of the best horseback jockeys around the world.
Here you see a picture taken of Canadian jockey Ron Turcotte on his horse "Secretariat" at the Belmont Stakes in Belmont Park, New York, on June 9th, 1973. These are million-dollar horses, ridden by millionaires, on-looked by millionaires.
What You Shouldn't Do
One of the things you should never do in football is get in a fistfight. Especially if it's your rookie season, especially if you're doing well, and especially if you plan on taking off your opponent's helmet.
Unfortunately, all were true in the case of Browns defensive end Myles Garret when he attacked Pittsburg QB Mason Rudolph during the regular season in 2019. As a result, Garret ended up being kicked off the team for the rest of the season.
Sliding in for the Run
Nothing is more satisfying for a baseball fan than watching your favorite player slide into home base to score a run. It's even more fun to watch when you know he almost hit a home run.
This is exactly what happened during a 1965 game between the Yankees and the Minnesota Twins. Twins player Zoilo Versalles was sure he hit home and was on his way to home base when teammate Rich Rollins yelled at him to slide in, realizing that his ball was on its way to the catcher's mitt.
Every Second Counts
American football is a sport in which every second and every yard counts for the win. Just one NFL game quarter can last more than a half hour, with the average game lasting more than three hours.
Meaning 4 minutes on the clock is really more like 8, and 30 seconds can be an eternity. This picture was taken when Matt Leinart (at the time playing for the USC Trojans) caught a Hail Marry for a touchdown in the last three seconds of the game. He closed a 34-31 win against the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.
The Golden Hand
The 80s soccer pitch did not contain what fans know today as the VAR system. There was no camera crew of referees who see every aspect of the game through the screen and tell what exactly is happening on the pitch.
That is the only way Diego Maradona was able to fool the ref jumping six feet in the air with his fist held high and punching the ball into the goal. The ref, who stood behind the two, did not spot the ball and counted the goal, ultimately giving Argentina the quarter-final win vs. England.
On to the Wolrd Series
Major League Baseball Games are played in the form of a "series." Teams get an opportunity to play each other a few times per series, and the teams with the most wins in each division end up moving up to play their League counterpart to decide who goes to the world series.
Here we see Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki congratulate center fielder Kevin Pillar after their game-three win to the Texas Rangers.
The One Hander
An NFL wide receiver has one of the hardest jobs on the football field. The football helmet greatly limits a football player's field of vision.
When these receivers run many yards downfield, they eventually have to time their catch with a ball they can only predict is coming their way, all while keeping their feet in bounds when they catch it. So when Odell Beckham caught a one-handed throw for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys, all of New York went wild.
Playing to Win
Anyone who has tried out for high school varsity basketball knows you need to be very competitive to get a spot on the team.
Part of that competitive behavior is diving to get the ball whenever you can and making an accurate pass to a teammate. Here LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard stretches his body and dives for a rebound against the Toronto Raptors during a game in 2019. It's moves like this one that get you a spot on the roster.
Making an Impact
Very few sporting events make such an inspiring impact on young sports fans as the Para-Olympics, where athletes with varied disabilities compete just like the athletes of the Olympic games. These athletes overcame injuries, and paralysis, to reach peak physical fitness and compete against one another for gold.
This picture, showing Spain's Vicente Javier Torres and China's Tian Rong preparing for their 4X50M medley, captures that impact perfectly.
The Accomplishment of a Lifetime
Like baseball, the NHL hockey season lasts very long. By the time your team reaches an opportunity to win the Stanly Cup Championship, injuries are plenty, and emotions run high.
You can see here Bobby Orr's excitement when he scored a game-winning overtime goal winning the 1970 Stanley Cup for the Boston Bruins. He was so excited that he planted his face on the ice.
A.I. at It Again
Allen Iverson, known as "A.I." was one of the best point guards in NBA history, going against the greats like Jason Kid, and Kobe Bryant.
He was also a very controversial basketball player, usually sporting on-court antics, and known for being the first player in the NBA to show off a body full of tattoos. Here he is seen trash-talking L.A. Lakers player Tyron Lue during Game one of the NBA finals in 2001.
Winning the Big One
The first women's World Cup tournament was hosted rather late, in 1991. Two tournaments later and the U.S. Women's National team won their first World Cup putting American women's soccer on the map for many years to come.
Here we see Brandi Chastain taking off her shirt with excitement after scoring a penalty kick that would end up winning the team their final game against China.
Spring Time Baby!
If you love baseball, then you know all about spring training. It is the big off-season holiday in which fans come together along with their teams and travel to West Palm Beach, Florida, to watch them train before the season starts.
In this photo, Hank Aron is accosted from the top by adoring fans as he makes his way to the diamond. He was just one home run short of tying Babe Ruth for the career home run record.
Back in Time
Every year, world records get broken in all kinds of sports. However, those world records had to start somewhere, and with every new record, there are shocked fans who are in disbelief at the accomplishment.
Here we see Roger Bannister on a May 6th, 1954 Mile run. It earned him the title of the first person to run it in under 4 minutes in history at 3 minutes and 59 seconds. Today the record is held by Hicham El Geurrouj at 3:43 seconds.
A Sacrifice for Solidarity
After winning gold and silver medals in the 1968 Olympic games, John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised their fists in solidarity with the black plight for equality in the United States. It was during a time when Jim Crow laws and discrimination were rampant around the nation.
Unfortunately, the two were banned from both the U.S. team and the Olympic Village after the protest. A sad day for sports.
Time-Travel Kind of Fast
Usain Bolt is one of the fastest human beings on earth, and that speed showed the most during the 2016 Olympics. This picture was taken on the day when Bolt broke records both for the 100-meter and 200-meter sprint.
He's so fast, in fact, that it almost looks like he is time-traveling and even has time to look back at his opponents and joyfully smile.
Cold War on Ice
One of the most personal (if not THE most personal) sports matchups in sports history was the men's ice hockey semi-final between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the 1980 winter games.
The Soviet Union, at this point, was still nine years away from falling, and tensions between the two nations were extremely high. In this picture, the U.S. team is jubilant after beating the Soviet Union and moving on to the gold medal game.
Four Eyed David
Unlike most people, former New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree was born with a rare condition that gave him four working eyes.
Two in the front, just like any normal person, and two in the back, giving him the ability to win his team a Superbowl by catching a ball that was thrown to him without ever looking back and just putting his hands behind his head. "Either he has eyes behind his head, or he is telepathic." That's what everyone was thinking during Super Bowl XLII.
Swim Cams
The 2008 Olympics introduced new underwater high-resolution camera technology. It could give viewers a full scope of just how hard these swimmers work and how strong their bodies are while sprinting in the water.
This picture features the legendary Michal Phelps swimming the men's 400m individual medley final in Beijing. You can see the famous "wing" or "fin" muscles that are very unique to Phelps's body build, which helps him win over all the other contestants.
Perfectly Timed
One thing that is very cool about pictures is that sometimes photographers don't see it coming and end up capturing a photo they did not plan on taking at all.
When Dan Gladden of the Minnesota Twins knocked over Braves catcher Greg Olson in 1991, a photographer was there to catch him at full headstand. The photographer was probably pleasantly surprised when they saw the picture for the first time.
Peak Coordination
There is one sport that will always be impossible so long as you don't have a very keen sense of coordination, and that sport is artistic swimming.
It is basically synchronized dancing under the water to music that you can only sometimes hear, without getting water in your eyes, and without bumping into your partners. All done in elegance. So, if you are thinking of taking on this sport, take a look at this picture and think again.
In order to score a high score from the judges in Olympic pole vault competitions, the athletes must do what's called a landing stick.
Sticking a landing meant that the vaulter lets go of the vault and finish their trick, landing on both feet with their back straight, and their arms gently stretched backward. Well, in 1996, USA vaulter Kerri Strug did it all with an ankle injury.
Boring Sport Great Picture
Out of all the main televised sports out there, golf is, without a question, the least watched in the world. After all, no one is getting tackled.
There is no running or sweating, and very few injuries can happen. But nothing beats the pictured satisfaction on a golfer's face after winning a tournament. Just like this one when J. Nicklaus won the 6th masters cup in a row.
Reggie Bush's Diving Touchdown
Every football player remembers the first time they scored a diving touchdown. Most of them happen in neighborhood pickup games in front of just a few friends on the sideline, yet the rush is as if you'd won the Superbowl.
Just imagine how it feels when it happens in a stadium full of people! That said, when you're doing this in your 20s (or even later), you'd better be in shape, or else you wouldn't be able to do it for very long.
Don't Mess With Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan was once asked about his love for motorcycles in an interview with Steven Colbert. In the interview, Colbert asks him if he is ever scared about being on bikes all the time and suggests to Jordan that maybe he should find a better alternative.
Jordan laughs it off and suggests that only real champions ride motorcycles because champions never make mistakes, "one mistake, and you don't get home safe." He probably has to make a whole lot of mistakes to get beaten by any defender.


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Tech inequality in Georgia
While politicians love to cite percentage of Internet users as a meaningful metric for Internet development, this may not be the case. In this example from late 2011 in Georgia, we use that the sociodemographic differences between those that do not know what the Internet is, those who never use the Internet, and those that use the Internet daily are stark.
Moreover, there are tremendous differences between what daily Internet users are doing online and what those that infrequently access are doing.
Capital-enhancing activities like reading blogs, reading news, or searching for information are much more likely when the user is online daily.
So what are these weekly and monthly Internet users doing? NOT MUCH.
Thus, be skeptical when you read or hear about X% of people in a country are online. That may include the old man who got online at an Internet cafe once 4 years ago. It might include the woman who only uses the Internet when her son opens Skype for her on a holiday to speak with distant family.
These individuals are not experiencing the benefits of the Internet that the daily users are. And given that those with daily access tend to be those already advantaged in Georgian society, the Internet may contribute to greater inequality as those with resources continue to gain access to more resources: a Matthew Effect.