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Slade's Noddy Holder gives an SOS call to
"Slade are like heroes to us" - Steve Zodiac (Vardis)
NOW HEAR this Slade are most definitely NOT a bunch of dry rot-infested bozos. As the above 'Zod' quote hints, Jim Lea, Dave Hill, Noddy Holder/Don Powell have had as much influence on today's Metal scene as the likes of Purple, Zeppelin, or Sabbath.
How, and why, did this happen? I've a theory about it which I shall expound for your delectation, o lucky people. You see, in the early seventies, when many modern HM stars were just beginning to take an active interest in music, who did they have to copy? Very little Metal was heard on the radio. or seen on 'Top Of The Pops', whilst music from 'hip' supergroups such as Genesis, Yes. or ELP probably went over most of their heads. So, where did they turn for inspiration? To the stomping few whose brand of high-energy tunefulness regularly hit the charts- Sweet. Glitter. T. Rex, and Slade. And. since the earliest influence on any muso tends to be the most important, it's these outfits who've subsequently etched their mark all over eighties Heavy Metal.
"Yeah, a lot of bands come up to us and say how much Slade has guided 'em," agreed St Noddy, the Bishop of Bludgeon, during a recent pre-tour chinwag. "I suppose we've also had a lasting effect on the kids who follow HM today. You see, about 10 years ago when we were having all those hits, these people would only have been eight or nine years old. They've obviously picked up on the band from all the exposure we had back then, and the songs have stayed with 'em. We certainly attract a very young audience nowadays- fans who just couldn't have been old enough to see us live when we first happened."
But there's more to Slade than those golden days of yore. For, at a time when the FUN has virtually gone from music, these veterans are again on a one-band crusade to bring the glam back to metal, and put the smile back on the face of rock 'n' roll. It's incredible, yet undoubtedly true, that more than 10 years since they originally hit the top, Slade are still untouchable on-stage. They're the unequalled gift to make each and everyone at a gig feel SPECIAL. Whether up in front of a huge festival audience, or playing the Allied Breweries' Workingmen's Club in Burton, they create an intimate atmosphere and are the ultimate good time rock 'n' roll stage act.
A host of eager novices from Rox to Silverwing have tried in vain over the past couple of years to imitate the Wolverhampton quartet's style, but none has managed to come close.
"We've always been the way we are now. A lot of bands these days think it's uncool to have a show like ours that just keeps on moving. But we plan our gigs to go from A·Z, with something happening all the time to keep the fans' attention from wandering. It's professionalism to us, and I suppose in a way we have our roots more in traditional music hall than anything else. Everything might look off-the-cuff but in fact the shows are worked out in detail.
"Of course, there's still room for spontaneity. We're always picking up on things at gigs, and incorporating 'em on the spot into the act. We've been known to have one gag running throughout an entire show - it helps to create a rapport with the kids. We've never been any different; Slade is a band that relies on audience feedback to really make for a good concert, In fact it was this element that got us discovered in the first place. In the late sixties, we did a club in New Bond Street (London), and only had about 20 people in. Those fans were really going crazy, though, and Chas Chandler came down, saw us working the audience, and signed us up"
"I honestly believe that the way we perform means we can get away with lots or things others can't. I remember in our earliest days, there was one fella at a particular gig we used to do who turned up every time we played there. He was always the same - totally drunk, with two pints of beer in his hands and covered in dirt, I think he was a foundryman. But each time, without fail, he'd come up onstage with us and sing 'Skippy, The Bush Kangaroo', whilst we'd play a rock beat behind him. The audience loved it. In fact, they expected it to happen when Slade appeared there. Now, most bands would nave got bottled off for something like that. But, we did this sort of thing all over the place - if a guy wanted to come up and sing with us for a bit, we'd encourage it!"
Indeed, even the most mega of bands can learn from Slade's relaxed attitude. For, as their new, absolutely incredibly live LP 'Slade On Stage' shows this lot begin a gig at the sort of level most hands would be happy to finish on! And, if you're at all sceptical of their prowess, then 'SOS' is guaranteed to change your mind.
Forget about the occasional studio overdubs, they're irrelevant. What matters is the remarkable way da boyzz have captured their stage set on vinyl. With most live albums one ends up feeling like an uneasy eavesdropper on an historical event. But this one makes the listener feel a part of the whole show from the off. If ever a piece of plastic actually sweated itself into a state or frenzied exhaustion, then 'SOS' is it.
"I think we've managed to keep the excitement of the gig virtually intact. It's true we had to do a few studio bits to tart it up, but these have been kept to a minimum. However, I've got to be honest and say that I'm not one of these people who believes a live LP should go out as it was recorded - whatever the quality. You've always got to remember that somebody is gonna pay hard earned cash for this record. And, whilst every effort should be made to preserve the atmosphere of a thing, if adding a few touches to it can enhance the final sound, then I think you owe it to the punter to do just that.
"With 'SOS', though, all we've done is to make up for bits where, for example, a guitar string broke or something. Oh yeah, and we had to cut out part of the audience as well, 'cos one of the microphones in the auditorium at Newcastle City Hall {the only gig to be recorded~ was set up next to a loony. He kept on shouting into it "bastard!" at the top of his voice, so obviously that had to go. But, apart from those things, everything is faithful to the show.
The LP was mixed by the band at London's Portland Studios. And, typical of their workaholic attitude, they recorded a new album while they were there, for which the current single '{And Now - The Waltz} C'est La Vie' is an excellent taster.
"It's an album that's bound to surprise people. A lot of different styles have been incorporated, which perhaps aren't usually associated with Slade.
''It's funny, you know, in our early days we always found working in a studio very hard. We'd forever wanna do songs as we did 'em live, and just couldn't get to grips with studio requirements. But now we produce ourselves, things work out far better. We're more at home recording these days than ever we were in our big hit era. And, because of that we're making out best-ever music'"
All of which brings me to a final point. It seems that the art of penning good, three-minute foot-stompers is fast being lost. Modern bands just don't seem to have the ability or inclination to write instantly memorable numbers in the classic mould of 'Goodbye T' Jane' or 'Get Down & Get With it', Slade via such modem marvels as 'When I'm Dancin', I Ain't Fightin' and 'Lock Up Your Daughters' are out on their own in this respect. So, are the band really the last of the great rock songsters?
"It's probably the most difficult thing in music to write a simple, good, three minute rock song. Certainly, it's far easier to pen a three-minute ballad. But, it saddens me that there seems to be no bands around who are even trying to do this. The trend towards cover versions obviously hasn't helped; I feel too many good groups see the cover as an easy option and a quick route to the charts.
"I can't believe there is no new talent capable of writing three minute, catchy rock numbers. There are loads of truly excellent Metal bands around with great technical abilities. I m sure many of them could write great songs. Perhaps they lack the perseverance to keep on battling away until they have a hit, or else maybe no-one has given 'em the encouragement to go out and have a bash at it.
"If I had the time, I'd love to take hold of a good group, and given 'em some guidance in this respect. What some of these young bands need is to spend a little less time on image and a bit more on material. Slade have always had an image, but we've never let it take precedence over the music. And if, as has happened, we release a single which flops, then we just take that failure in our stride and write some new, hopefully better songs. The great secret is never to let anything get you down – don't panic and always have faith in your ability:'
This is clearly a philosophy that's served Slade well for they've now been together 17 years- without a change of line-up. And, it's a measure of the high esteem in which they're held that rock 'n' roll minus these chaps is as unthinkable as your average semi-detached suburban house without electricity. Roll on 1985, and the 20th anniversary celebrations.


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Selle San Marco unveils 2014 road saddles
By Warren Rossiter/Future Publishing
New padded Superleggera tips the scales at 104.7g
This article originally published on BikeRadar
Selle San Marco's MD Giovanni Giradi dropped into BikeRadar towers to show us the pick of the 78 year-old company's new range.
Aspide gets a redesign
First up they've taken the popular Aspide back to the drawing board. They've retained its 'open' design (read: pressure relieving channel) but worked on the curve of both the tails' upward tilt and the wing sections. The Aspide is described as a 'waved' top (it dips in its mid-section) and narrow in width.
Selle San Marco have also been able to significantly reduce weight in the Aspide by using a new PEBAX® foam. It's much lighter than standard foams but has a highly elastic nature, meaning it shapes and forms to you but returns to its original shape when not under pressure.
The Aspide comes in nine different models. The top model features XSilite rails, a lightweight alloy (lighter and stronger than titanium) with a hardened surface treatment and textured rails at the clamp point. The red and black racing Aspide Team seen above tips the scales at 184g and sells for £120.
Aspide Carbon FX drops weight
Next in the pecking order is the Aspide Carbon FX. It shares the same shape and the same carbon fibre reinforced hull but the cover has carbon weave scuff sections at the wing tips. The rails are San Marco's one-piece carbon DNA rails. These cross and knot over at the nose end.
Giovanni explained to BikeRadar that this was to increase strength at the most critical point of a saddle, without resorting to excess weight. The theory certainly seems to bear this out with the Aspide Carbon FX tipping the scales at a scant 121g. It's priced at £170.
Superleggera - a sub-105g padded saddle
If like us you thought that a 121g saddle with a £170 price tag would be the top of the tree, then you'd be wrong. Giovanni handed us the very rarefied Superleggera version of the Aspide.
"The whole saddle is made completely by hand from start to finish," said Giradi. "It is such a long and complex process that we are only able to make just two per day."
The Superleggera comes with a signed card by the maker, and each saddle is guaranteed to weigh less than 109g. Our test saddle tipped our scales at 105g, handwritten on the base is San Marco's handwritten findings of 104.7g so we guess their scales are more accurate than ours.
Regale - an old favourite
The Regale has a classic shape
Next in line is the evergreen Regale, still a favourite amongst pro riders for its classic shape. It was the saddle of choice for the likes of Mario Cipollini, Robbie McEwen, Greg LeMond, and Claudio Chiappucci. Whilst it's now more often found in Sam Marco's Vintage line - and under the low-slung skinny jeans of hipsters - Giovanni was keen to show us that they've kept the Regale firmly in the confines of racing too.
The Regale Racing Team uses Xsilite rails like the Aspide and Concor and a carbon-reinforced base. The luxuriously padded upper and wide round (but flat front to back) shape makes it easy to see why it remains a favourite of grand tour riders. The Team tipped our scales at 242g for its 278mm x 150mm size.
Want the vintage look, but bang up to date technology? Then you may want to look at the Regale Carbon FX. The brushed cover is real leather and the riveted rear keeps things classic looking, but get underneath and you'll find a carbon-reinforced hull and full carbon fibre rails. That helps keep the weight down to a very respectable 221g. We think that this £170 modern classic would look great on a custom steel or titanium road machine.
Maintaining the Mantra
The Mantra is one of San Marco's bestsellers; the waved profile and super rounded rear make it look like no other saddle on the market, but one that's obviously very popular. It's also one of the longer saddles around at 394mm, yet fairly slim at 140mm. The carbon railed Carbon FX model tips the scales at 178g and retails for £190.
Concor revised
Finally there's the newly revised Concor, the carbon versions of which have a slightly revised shape. The distinct sharply kicked up tail remains, as do the rounded wings. Though its 134mm width is a little narrower than previous models, the 278mm length isn't long by the standards set by Fizik's Arione or Selle San Marco's Mantra. But the Concor has an ace up its sleeve: that being the amount of useable rail, even more than the super-sized Arione.
We've got our hands on the Carbon FX model, which at £160 is San Marco's best priced all-carbon saddle. It's light too at just 136g.
For more info on San Marco saddles see www.sellesanmarco.it
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When I played for the Oakland Raiders in the late 1990s, defensive coordinator Willie Shaw told us that the pass rush is far more important than the coverage in the NFL. He believed disrupting the timing and rhythm of the quarterback was paramount to playing good defense. Shaw said pass rushers had a greater impact on defensive production than defensive backs, which is why he told me that elite defenses must be built from front to back in order to compete in an increasingly pass-centric league.
Based on that premise, I decided to dig into the tape and identify the top pass-rushing duos in the NFL. While I'm sure my list will draw the ire of fans used to seeing some familiar names at the top of the charts, the final order is based on the collective talent, performance and production of the tandem heading into the 2014 regular season.
Without further ado, here are my top five twosomes:
1) Tamba Hali and Justin Houston, Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs' terrific tandem might not garner significant attention on the national scene, but opponents across the AFC are well aware of the chaos Hali and Houston routinely create. The duo has combined for 41 sacks over the past two seasons, exhibiting complementary playing styles that make them nearly impossible to handle on passing downs.
Hali, a ninth-year pro with 73.5 career sacks, has notched at least 10 sacks in three of the past four seasons while also forcing 14 fumbles over that span. He is coming off a fine 2013 campaign in which he tallied 11 sacks, five forced fumbles, an interception and two defensive touchdowns. Those numbers are impressive, but his exceptional combination of speed, strength and power truly pops off the film. Additionally, he might have the best hand-to-hand combat skills in the NFL, which makes Hali a nightmare to block in one-on-one situations.
For all of the attention Hali receives as one of the NFL's elites, it is possible he ranks as the second-best pass rusher on the Chiefs. Still just 25, Houston already has developed into a terror off the edge, with 21 sacks in his last 27 starts. He exhibits a rare blend of speed, quickness and explosiveness, yet overwhelms blockers with his frenetic playing style. Houston outworks opponents to get home with extended effort. Thus, quarterbacks are never safe in the pocket with Houston ferociously attacking from the outside.
2) Robert Quinn and Chris Long, St. Louis Rams
There are plenty of reasons to pencil in the Rams as dark-horse contenders in the NFC, but this potent 1-2 punch is the perfect place to start. Quinn and Long comprised a two-man wrecking crew last season, combining for 27.5 sacks, eight forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and two defensive touchdowns. That's astonishing production for a pass-rushing tandem, particularly one that played from behind much of the time.
Brooks: A defense on the rise
Quinn was a legitimate candidate to be the Defensive Player of the Year in 2013, registering 19 sacks and seven forced fumbles on his own. The fourth-year pro is a freakish size/speed athlete with extraordinary first-step quickness and acceleration. Additionally, Quinn displays exceptional snap-count anticipation. The former first-round pick combines his natural gifts with a high-revving motor and rapidly-developing technical skills, making him a terror to deal with off the edge. Few offensive tackles possess the balance, body control and lateral quickness to stay in front of Quinn, and the 24-year-old has dominated competition the past two years.
Long, the second overall pick in the 2008 draft, has 50.5 career sacks, including 41.5 sacks over the past four seasons. He is a high-motor rusher with a game built on strength, power and savvy. Long overwhelms blockers with hand moves and power maneuvers that allow him to work free from clutching at the line of scrimmage. Additionally, he possesses deceptive first-step quickness, allowing him to win on speed rushes off the edge. Although his game lacks flash and sizzle, Long is the kind of blue-collar worker every defense could use along the front line.
3) Charles Johnson and Greg Hardy, Carolina Panthers
The Panthers emerged as a heavyweight in the NFC in 2013 thanks largely to the spectacular play of Johnson and Hardy. The dynamic duo has accounted for 49.5 sacks over the past two seasons, bludgeoning opponents with contrasting rushing styles.
Johnson, an eighth-year pro with 54 career sacks, is a crafty technician with superb hand skills. He excels at working through contact at the point of attack, utilizing an assortment of power maneuvers and swipes to get to the quarterback. Whereas some rushers win with speed and quickness, Johnson is a calculated rusher with an impressive array of countermoves that allows him to win consistently off the edge. Also, Johnson is a turnover machine, adept at prying the ball loose with power punches and tomahawk chops, as evidenced by his eight forced fumbles over the past two seasons. With the ability to create disruption and deliver impact plays, Johnson has capably filled the void created by Julius Peppers' departure a few years ago.
Hardy might be the best pure pass rusher in the NFL. He can win with speed or power off the edge or befuddle blockers with an array of tricks and counters that make him impossible to slow down at the point of attack. Although Hardy's game appears flashy on the surface, he uses a variety of old-school techniques (rip and arm-over maneuvers) that allow him to routinely defeat double-teams. Additionally, Hardy shows the athleticism and versatility to win on stunts, games and loops on the interior. Hardy's ability to line up at defensive tackle in certain sub-packages gives the Panthers the opportunity to create havoc with an assortment of exotic pressures.
With few tandems capable of matching the production or disruption of Johnson and Hardy, it's possible they are underrated on this list.
4) DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller, Denver Broncos
On paper, the Broncos' pairing should rate at the top of the list, based on the impressive individual résumés of Ware and Miller. Both are accomplished pass rushers with the numbers and honors to prove it, but both head into the regular season facing health questions. Thus, they are downgraded on this list until we are able to see the product on the field in the Mile High City.
Ware, a 10th-year pro with 117 career sacks, has been one of the most productive sack artists since he came into the league out of Troy, having posted at least 10 sacks seven times during his career. Despite his advanced age (he'll turn 32 next month), Ware is an explosive speed rusher with extraordinary strength and power. He regularly blows past blockers with upfield rushes, yet also attacks down the middle with an assortment of bull rush and power maneuvers. Ware just went under the knife for the second time in as many offseasons. When healthy, he is a disruptive force off the edge with the potential to create a turnover at any moment.
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Miller, a fourth-year pro, quickly established himself as one of the league's most explosive pass rushers during his first two campaigns. After taking home Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2011, he was runner-up for 2012 Defensive Player of the Year, racking up 18.5 sacks, 27 QB knockdowns and six forced fumbles in a monster sophomore season. During this time, Miller had the quickest first-step in the NFL, which made him a nightmare to block in one-on-one situations. In addition, Miller added a dip-and-rip maneuver to his repertoire, allowing him to turn the corner from ridiculous angles to get to the quarterback. With a game so heavily dependent on speed and quickness, Miller's recovery from a torn ACL could determine whether this Broncos tandem vaults to the top of the list by season's end.
5) Cameron Jordan and Junior Galette, New Orleans Saints
Those living outside of "Who Dat Nation" are probably unaware of the Saints' disruptive duo, but NFC foes certainly recognize the talented twosome blossoming under the direction of defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Last season, Jordan and Galette combined for 24.5 sacks and a host of pressures in the Saints' blitz-heavy defense. Although it's not surprising to see a pair of pass rushers rack up gaudy production in Ryan's system, the devastation created by Jordan and Galette really stands out on tape.
Jordan, the 24th overall pick in the 2011 draft, has quietly become one of the premier 3-4 defensive ends in the NFL. He has 20.5 sacks and five forced fumbles over the past two seasons, displaying tremendous strength and power while bullying his way to the quarterback. Jordan outmuscles blockers at the point of attack utilizing an assortment of power maneuvers, including a butt-and-jerk move. With a workmanlike game that's built on effort and hustle, Jordan is the ideal blue-collar defender to build around up front.
Galette enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2013, but he is not a "one-year wonder." The fifth-year pro has a refined game and can win with speed or power off the edge. More importantly, Galette is a "hard hat and lunch pail"-type with a non-stop motor. He routinely wins on extra effort, which makes him a perfect complement to Jordan on the front line.
Sure, there are sexier combinations that merit mention in this conversation, but it's hard to dispute the production or performance of the Saints' tandem.


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A training programme for 26 senior representatives of the Ministry of Oil of the Republic of Iraq was held between 16 and 29 March 2013. Participants comprised technicians specialized in engineering, geology, and chemistry, who are working in different oil and refinery companies of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil. Focusing on Leadership and Project Planning, the programme was undertaken in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and included 9 days in Hiroshima, followed by 3 days in Tokyo.
The Hiroshima-based elements of the programme included a series of presentations and practical exercises undertaken by participants, focusing on their roles as leaders within their departments and organisations. This was augmented by a Study Tour to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and an audience with an A-bomb Survivor, or hibakusha, so as to outline the events of August 6 1945, and the policies and processes undertaken in the post-conflict reconstruction of Hiroshima. Participants also visited the World Heritage Itsukushima Shinto Shrine. In addition, Study Tours took place to the Naka Ward Incineration Plant, a showcase community-involvement public works project, as well as to the Hiroshima Prefectural Government Training Center. A meeting also took place with the Governor of Hiroshima Prefecture, the Honourable Hidehiko Yuzaki.
As the programme shifted from Hiroshima, the group undertook a Study Tour to the Idemitsu Oil Refinery in Aichi Prefecture, before an event hosted at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to Japan in Tokyo. The Ambassador of Iraq to Japan, His Excellency Lukman Faily, made a presentation focused upthe themes of the workshop, namely leadership and managerial skills, relating them to the realities on the ground in Iraq. (A summary of the event at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to Japan is provided on the Embassy website.)
The sessions covered themes throughout the programme included:
- Leading People
- Leading Teams
- Effective Management of Change
- Stakeholder Identification and Integration
- Action Plan Development
- Post-conflict Reconstruction and the Civil Service
- Capacity Development of Governmental Staff
- Post-war Reconstruction in Japan
Study Tours in Tokyo were made to the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), to examine the present and future states of Japan's oil, gas, and energy policies.
UNITAR would like to thank the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Ministry of Oil of the Republic of Iraq, and all supporting stakeholders for this successful collaboration.


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Frozen Rover Goes for a Spin
Discovery News
July 12, 2011
Engineers are testing a unique autonomous four-wheeled vehicle called Yeti that they hope will soon be cruising the polar regions of the planet bringing back climate, ice and atmospheric data.
While rovers are exploring the undersea world, and have been sent to Mars, it's one of the first times engineers have figured out how to make one work in sub-freezing temperatures at the Earth's polar zone in the frozen wastelands of Greenland .
"If successful, the scientists will get to use these machines to get to places they can't get to," said Laura Ray, professor of engineering at Dartmouth University and principal investigator on the Yeti project. "You could do a grid survey several times and create much better models of the dynamics of melting under ice sheets."


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The Gnomon Workshop is widely regarded as the global leader in training tutorials for the designer working in the entertainment industry. With tutorials ranging from foundational drawing and design concepts to process tutorials from some of the top concept and character designers in the world, there is surely something here to inspire.
As the tattoo industry has seen an explosion in popularity over the last few years, the need training in this field has also grown. In these video tutorials, some of the top tattoo artists in the world share their techniques and their take on the art of tattoo. The tutorials range from absolute beginner level to advanced color and blending techniques used by some of the world's best.
The Gnomon Workshop offers professional training on most of the software applications used in today's digital pipelines. There are foundational titles to introduce users to the software and tools, as well as advanced production titles that discuss application tools and processes vital to the production of digital assets and media.
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Wednesdays (Weekly term time only) – 12.30pm – 2.30pm
A Weekly Service for Asian People with Dementia and their Carers.
Can help improve your mood and well-being through stimulation and gentle exercise at St Francis Church, London Road, Langley SL3 7LN
Multi Lingual Dementia Awareness Advisor, Santok Modhvadia, will be also be attending a number of surgeries in Maidenhead, Slough and Langley on a weekly basis and is fluent in Gujarati, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.
To promote health & wellbeing through music and movement.
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Farmers vs Monsanto Rally at Foley Square: Re-Cap
We were so proud to stand with Food Democracy Now and Occupy Wall Street Food Justice to support the farmers in their first preliminary hearing against Monsanto this past Tuesday down at Foley Square in Manhattan. The setting was beautiful, the weather strangely warm and the fervor of support was buzzing! We estimate that around 200 people were there to greet the farmers when they came out of the courthouse after their hearing. We collaborated to create an amazing timeline of the atrocities that Monsanto has committed over the years, from 1901-2011 and had comrades hold them in a visual sign of solidarity. This was a great opportunity for people to see what Monsanto has been up to the last century, from helping to create and push Agent Orange to patenting life.
What's next for the farmers? Well, the hearing went relatively well, but we are told that Monsanto's lawyers really played up their corporate victimhood and made themselves seem as if they were being attacked. The judge has until March 31st to make a decision on whether or not this case will go forward. We can only hope that the obvious and just decision will be made: It is time for the organic farmers to be able to farm without the fear of Monsanto's heavy-hand hovering over them.
On a final note, we want to remind everyone that the best way to avoid GMO (genetically modified organisms) foods is to eat organic, and if that is not possible, the next best thing is to focus on eating less processed, packaged foods and more whole foods.
We will of course keep you posted on what is happening next with the Monsanto case. And stay tuned as we begin to plan the National Day of Food Action that will take place on February 27th, 2012 across the country. We have some great things in the works.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
La Fortuna Costa Rica- the 'Green Market'
Gotta LOVE a Costa Rican 'GREEN MARKET.' No matter where you are in Costa Rica- San José or 'any' small town, you can be rest assured, they WILL have a green market- complete with ALL the best fruits and vegetables you've come to expect from living here. And the tilapia, let's just say, I'm a fan.
La Fortuna is no different, unfortunately the green market is only once a week- Friday, which makes it hard to stock-up on fruits and veggies for the obvious reason. But we make do, and I guess the 'once a week' makes it somewhat of a treat.
We did a little comparison shopping, so WATCH this VIDEO and let us know WHAT YOU PAY in your neck of the woods. Here's another market we found in San Jose.
*Food prices are going up worldwide. We thought we were saving money as far as grocery items go living in Costa Rica, but NOW, not so SURE.
Tons of Videos on Costa Rica at the Costa Rica Travel Channel and if you're planning on Living or Traveling to Costa Rica, then check out Travel Costa Rica NOW for all your INFORMATION. And see ALL our Costa Rica Travel Tip Videos on YouTube. ENjOY!
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Young Justice OC'S!!! Band Mates???
Mclovin_69 posted on Jan 26, 2016 at 12:55AM
So Bentley is in a band, and I've only created one other oc that's in it. so I was thinking the band may be a 4 or 5 person band. But instead of me making the three or two more characters I thought I could give an RP opportunity if maybe you guys wanted to create some Oc's to be a part of the band or even like crew. So for the bandmates I need a drummer, a bass player, and maybe another guitar player and preferably I'd want them to be boys but maybe I'll accept one girl :). like for the crew you could do the managers of the record label, or like the band artist representative who makes logos and stuff for the band. Idk if it's a dumb idea I just thought of it :D ( if you guys create another job for the docs you can run it by me and if I like it sure :) )
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Searching for "do a barrel roll" at Google--or for "z or r twice" produces a dynamically spinning view of the search site.
Credit: CNET/Google
Google Maps has creative solutions for some navigational difficulties. One is its advice to take a jet ski from China to Japan.
A Google search for tilt or askew yields an appropriately off-kilter view of the search site.
Ask Google the answer to the question of life, the universe, and everything and, in a tribute to "A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," you'll get the number 42.
Google Earth has a built-in flight simulator. It helpfully offers to start you out at Kathmandu for some exciting views of the Himalayan mountains.
To load the Google Earth flight simulator, type Ctrl-Alt A or Cmd-Opt A on a Mac. You'll have your choice of planes. Flying is another matter altogether, but the place to get started if you lack a joystick is the Google Earth keyboard controls help page.
If you open a YouTube video, click in the frame right after the video starts loading, then immediately type one of the keyboard's arrow keys, you can start playing a game of snakey on the video as it plays. Don't run into the walls!
The Google Gravity chrome experiment by Mr. Doob is amusing--especially since the search page still works, with new search results piling up.
ASCII art is imagery made of monospaced letters named after the storied character encoding scheme. Search for ASCII art on Google and you get a fittingly adapted Google logo.
Google Maps' pegman character, used to signify the perspective of the street view feature, changes on special occasions. And when he shows up at Legoland in Carlsbad, Calif., he turns into a Lego character.
How often does the world experience a blue moon? Google Calculator results in Google search knows and will tell you.
Search for anagram at Google and the top result is, in fact, an anagram.
Google Reader comes with a Ninja Easter egg. To get a look, type the classic video game cheat code: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A.
Buccaneers or those sailing under a letter of marque might feel more comfortable with Google's Pirate interface. There's one for the Muppets' Swedish Chef, too.
Want to experience Google through a l33t interface? Try the Google Hacker page.
Google comes with a Pig Latin interface if you want it.
Self-reference is just the sort of mathematical amusement that entertains Google nerds. Searching for "recursion" suggests that perhaps you meant to search for "recursion."
This isn't a Google Easter egg, and maybe isn't even an Easter egg at all. Instead it's with the sarcasm-laden Let Me Google That For You site, which people can use when others ask them silly questions easily answered with a search engine. This particular cached LMGTFY page, though, sets things off in an unending loop of reloading.


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Bachmann To Leave Presidential Race For Slot On "The Biggest Loser" (Updated)
So what did we learn from the Republican Iowa caucuses? Two things. The deeply flawed GOP Presidential field of candidates is still a mess and Michele Bachmann is unelectable.
The year of Republican indecision was made public last night for the first time when Iowa voters could not choose a candidate to support as their eventual GOP Presidential nominee. Technically, Mitt(wit) Romney was declared the winner of the first in the nation contest, but he won by only a few votes. Romney edged out Rick "Man on Dog" Santorum by only 8 votes and Ron "Racist" Paul finished a close third with 21% of the overall vote. Consequently, all three of those candidates will take seven of the 25 delegates up for grabs in Iowa. That's right, the Iowa caucuses resulted in a three-way tie for for delegates in the race for 1,144 delegates required to capture the GOP nomination. There was no winner in Iowa and that state's Republican voters could not manage to coalesce behind and support a single candidate to oppose Barack Obama in the general election.
The rest of the GOP field finished-up as follows. Newt "Freddie Mac" Gingrich (the most recent GOP frontrunner and "flavor of the month" finished fourth with 13% of the vote and Rick "3 Agencies" Perry captured 10%. Michele "HPV Vaccine Causes Mental Retardation" Bachmann and Jon "The Only Sane Adult in the Room" Huntsman each garnered only single digit support with 5% and 1% respectively.
Keep in mind however, that the Iowa caucuses are not a very good indicator of who will be the eventual Republican nominee. In 1980, George H.W. Bush finished ahead of Ronald Reagan. In 1988 Bob Dole beat George H. W. Bush and in 2008 Mike Huckabee bested John McCain. Hence, in the big picture, Iowa means very little when it comes to picking Presidential nominees. Consequently, the 2012 Republican game of "Presidential Musical Chairs" is likely to continue with a new frontrunner emerging in almost every primary election. The bottom line is that Republican voters do not care too much for any of their candidates. It is anybody's guess as to which one of these unqualified clowns will eventually emerge as Obama's opponent in the general election.
One thing is clear however. Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann are likely to drop out soon. Perry at one time was looked upon as the savior of the GOP by the evangelical conservative voting bloc who want anybody other than Mitt Romney. Upon entering the race, Perry shot to the top spot but quickly vaporized when the public realized that he was dumber than George W. Bush. Remember when he couldn't name the three federal agencies that he wanted to disband? How about when he gave that speech in New Hampshire in which he appeared to be drunk or overly medicated? Here is a little reminder:
Michele Bachmann? It should have been apparent to everybody with a pulse that she was unqualified from the very day that she announced her candidacy. Bachmann is the moonbat-crazy Tea Party darling who claims that the legendary "Shot Heard Round The World" which started the American Revolutionary War was fired from New Hampshire. She also foolishly stated that the Founding Fathers "worked tirelessly to end slavery." She also said that judges instruct little children "to learn that homosexuality is normal and natural and perhaps they should try it." She claims "There are hundreds and hundreds of scientists, many of them holding Nobel Prizes, who believe in intelligent design." She said, "But there isn't even one study that can be produced that shows that carbon dioxide is a harmful gas." She claimed that our new health care law would allow "that someone's 13-year-old daughter could walk into a sex clinic, have a pregnancy test done, be taken away to the local Planned Parenthood abortion clinic, have their abortion, be back and go home on the school bus. That night, mom and dad are never the wiser." She said, "We're running out of rich people in this country" and that the HPV vaccine causes mental retardation! It would appear that Michele Bachmann is the one suffering from mental retardation.
The Iowa results confirm that Bachmann is not a viable candidate. As the result of her earlier Ames Straw Poll victory in the state, she went "all in" on the Iowa Caucuses. She spent countless hours and resources campaigning there and repeated ad nauseam that she was born in Iowa. Her efforts were fruitless. By receiving only 5% of the vote, she earned the title as "The Biggest Loser". Despite the fact that evangelical conservative Republicans will vote for most anybody in an attempt to deny Mitt Romney the nomination, even they will not support Michele Bachmann (or Rick Perry).
UPDATE: Bachmann quit today. Ahhh Michele we hardly knew ye!
Please remember to click on the song link below to familiarize yourselves with the tune and to have more fun singing along with today's song parody.
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(sung to the Kim Carnes song "Bette Davis Eyes")
Her hair is wild and bold
Her breath smells like fries
Her hands are always cold
She's got Michele Bachmann eyes
She's a Tea Party pawn
And she never thinks twice
She's running out of dough
She's got Michele Bachmann eyes
And she'll fleece you
She'll displease you
With no substance, she'll just tease you
She's atrocious
And we knows just what it
Takes to make this 'Ho blush
She wants to embargo seven guys
She's got Michele Bachmann eyes
She's out there all alone
Confused and so uptight
Don't listen to her drone
She's got Michele Bachmann eyes
She's made a fumble or two
Misspoken more than twice
Staffers quit on her too
She's got Michele Bachmann eyes
And she'll fleece you
She'll displease you
With no substance, she'll just tease you
She's atrocious
And we knows just what it
Takes to make this 'Ho blush
She wants to embargo seven guys
She's got Bette Davis eyes
She'll tease you
She'll unease you
Just to squeeze you
She's got Michele Bachmann eyes
She'll confuse you
And she'll lose you
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Posted on January 4, 2012, in Republican and tagged Barack Obama, Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Tea Party. Bookmark the permalink. 4 Comments.
Make war not love
Despite Bachmann's lunatic raving about Ahmadinejad being a "homicidal maniac" the American Taliban weren't entirely comfortable with letting Marcus choose the new drapes at the White House. Much better to go with Santorum who promised a "Pearl Harbor attack" on Iran.
Funny thing: Ahmadinejad is just as homophobic as Santorum.
The writing was on the wall
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Musings about Leadership, Decision Making, and Competitive Strategy
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
GM and Fritz Henderson
9 comments:
- Luke Bornheimer said...
Taking a more-modern, alternative approach to their situation, the company could have opted to pay $59,090 out in portions to the best crowd-sourced ideas and proposals using a social media.
May seem slightly outlandish, but for a company in as much trouble as GM, it might just work.
- Tim Berglund said...
Fascinating idea, Luke! I'm disappointed I didn't think of it myself. :)
The software to aggregate crowdsourced ideas is easy enough to conceive (could be an email address, could be a wiki with registration and an audit trail), but thinking seriously about this, how would GM measure the winning ideas? I doubt there's much measurement going on of Henderson's consulting output, but for crowdsourcing to work, GM would have to have some objective means of determining winning ideas.
Or perhaps I am fetishizing measurement a little bit too much here. Maybe GM executives could just make judgments about winning ideas and award prizes on that basis, sort of like they are with their expensive consultant. As long a participants had a sense of procedural justice in the system, a less-objective rubric could work.
All of which might be gratuitous over-analysis, but like I said, I like the idea!
- Luke Bornheimer said...
Good point, Tim. Awards based on crowd-sourcing might be hard to keep track of, although there are some sites that allow users to brainstorm ideas, design prototypes, and plan out marketing and distribution strategies earning money all the while.
Perhaps another approach would be a virtual or viral contest, using YouTube as a "stage" to present your strategies and ideas to the company. This past week, our class competed in the Target Case Competition, which awards $4000 in total to the top 2 groups...couldn't this be an effect model to turn viral?
- Regret said...
This is chump change to pay someone who can help the company avoid very costly mistakes and figure out how to dig us out of the hole we're in (the taxpayers, after all, are the shareholders of GM). If we are willing to piss away billions of dollars on thousands of pork barrel projects in the name of "stimulating" the economy, I don't see anything wrong with spending a few hundred thousand a year on someone who can actually help save the taxpayers some real money by helping GM.
- Luke Bornheimer said...
Regret, I agree that the investment is small in terms of its importance, but isn't it slightly ironic to pay the CEO who got you into the mess to get you out of the mess?
To your point of taxpayers being shareholders, this would seem to support my idea of crowd-sourcing the consulting to the public, wouldn't it?
Also, the site I discussed earlier was http://quirky.com - Perhaps GM could use a best practices-method to choose a crowd-sourcing viral effort that offers legitimate cause and the best ideas which can be cultivated from millions.
- Tim Berglund said...
Luke, I like the YouTube audition idea. It still exposes the board to a broad array of ideas, but more closely parallels the normal communication patterns the board would use (e.g., listening to a person or small group presenting an idea verbally with visual aids).
It's interesting to think about how the economics of that scenario differ from editing a wiki page. It's a lot harder to put together a video like that then it is to dash off a paragraph in a web form. Would this have the beneficial effect of limiting replies only to serious contenders with real ideas, or would it impose such a barrier to entry that good, small suggestions would be missed?
I realize this has descended into complete navel-gazing here, but I wonder if this link of thinking would make an appropriate paper for an MBA student at any point. Serious consideration of the uses (and uselessnesses) of social media and its economics is something the world does not yet have enough of. There's a sweet spot to be had between ignoring it and worshipping it. It seems like that's where you're aiming.
- Regret said...
Luke, regarding the irony...
Henderson wasn't CEO when GM got into the mess. While he was part of the management team, he was appointed CEO by Obama.
From Wikipedia: Frederick A. "Fritz" Henderson was President and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors. Prior to his appointment as CEO on March 31, 2009, Henderson was the Vice President of General Motors and has been with the company since 1984. Frederick Henderson resigned as the CEO of General Motors on December 1, 2009. He replaced Rick Wagoner as CEO of GM when Wagoner stepped down at the request of President Barack Obama in relation to the General Motors Chapter 11 reorganization after serving in that position for eight years. Henderson assumed the new position on March 31, 2009. Welcoming the appointment, Wagoner said: "Having worked closely with Fritz for many years, I know that he is the ideal person to lead the company through the completion of our restructuring efforts. His knowledge of the global industry and the company are exceptional, and he has the intellect, energy, and support among GM'ers worldwide to succeed."
- Regret said...
Luke - regarding crowd-sourcing as a way to determine solutions...
I don't think the difficulties that GM and other old U.S. manufacturers face require creative solutions. The solutions are somewhat obvious - it's implementing the solutions that's difficult because of the political situation. The ability of unions and corporations to successfully lobby our elected representatives to create laws that protect their particular interests pollutes the competitive market environment which would otherwise solve these problems pretty quickly.
If crowd-sourced ideas can fix the political system so voters see how it's really working against them, I'm all for it!
- Tim Berglund said...
Regret, I was having fun ruminating uselessly on the fine points of social media! Stop with your simple-but-inarguably-correct assessments of the situation! ;)


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By MaximaDriver on Sunday, May 14, 2017I purchased a new Maxima SL last month after wavering a lot between getting this car or another Honda Accord. The car has been a lot of fun to drive. The engine is very powerful and the CVT transmission is extremely smooth. The engine sounds different from a regular automatic transmission when accelerating hard, but in day-to-day driving it has not been much different -- it is predictable and smooth. I read some reviews that complained about the steering, but in my experience, steering is fine---precise and predictable. Inside, the car really feels like a luxury car with high-quality materials throughout, nicely detailed stitching, extremely comfortable leather seats, a large moon roof, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and many many other features. The large display in the center of the dashboard works well (its angled slightly towards the driver) and is intuitive and easy to use (much more so than the system in the Accord, in my opinion). The navigation system works well (voice-operated control optional) with detailed instructions on the screen in the center of the dashboard and I like it that it also gives directions in the small display behind the steering wheel, so there is no need to take your eyes off the road. I got the car for a superb price after learning about current incentives from Nissans site and soliciting some quotes from an automotive internet site. The one downside that I can think of so far is that premium fuel is recommended for this car, which is around 0.40/gallon more than regular in my area. That said, I have been getting excellent mileage on the interstate---up to 33MPG if I drive carefully. Im surprised that I dont see more Maximas on the road given how much value it has to offer. If youre in the market for a sporty/luxury sedan, take the Maxima for a test drive..
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Very luxurious for a standard brand car
By DG on Monday, November 18, 2019This car is pretty luxurious considering it is not a luxury brand car and the exceleration is better than expected with the 300hp rating. I have the SL version which is loaded with safety features. Nice big touch screen is easy to see and to use. Very smooth ride on the highway but fun at the same time. Handles well considering its a somewhat bigger car. My only complaints are that, considering it is a little bit bigger car, the head room is limited and the back seat is a little on the small side compared to some of the competing cars. However, I took my time in shopping for a car and test drove/checked out several of the competing cars (Camry V6, Lexus ES, Avalon, Chrysler 300) and the maxima was by far the funnest to drive. The Camry was also rated at 300HP but sometimes I wonder about how they get these ratings becuase the Maxima accelerates quite obviously better, like not even close.
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NEA Annual Meeting Delegates Elect Two New Leaders
Maury Koffman and Kevin F. Gilbert join NEA Executive Committee
Educators from Michigan and Mississippi will join the National Education Association's Executive Committee, the nine-member governing body that oversees the administration of NEA's programs and services. Maury Koffman and Kevin F. Gilbert were elected by more than 9,000 educators, gathered in Atlanta, Ga. for NEA's 2013 Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly. Koffman and Gilbert will begin serving three-year terms on September 2013.
Koffman is an educator, leader and second generation union activist from East Lansing, Mich. He is serving his fourth term as president of the Michigan State University Administrative Professional Association, the largest local affiliate in the Michigan Education Association representing 2,200 members. He is in his second term as a member of the NEA Board of Directors. For the past three years, he's served as a member of the NEA Board Steering Committee and an elected delegate to the NEA Representative Assembly. He earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Michigan State University. He's also a graduate of the NEA Emerging Leader Academy.
"It's an honor and a pleasure to have the opportunity to continue advocating and working for our members and our students in public education," Koffman said. "It's my pleasure to continue fighting for public education in this country and working with the leaders of this union to ensure that we're doing everything possible to provide that quality public education."
Veteran educator Gilbert, of Ridgeland, Miss., serves as president of the Mississippi Association of Educators. He has worked as a social studies teacher, a coach, and an administrator with the Clinton Public School District (Sumner Hill Jr. High School and Clinton High School); Rankin County School District (Northwest Rankin High School); and the Hinds County School District (Carver Middle School). His educational experience includes bus driving while working in Rankin County, and substitute teaching with the Jackson Public School District. Gilbert is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi (BA'94; MS'96) and Mississippi College (Ed.S.'04). He is married to Andrea Nicole Hoskins of Natchez. They have two children: Kristopher and Kameron.
Gilbert said, "It is indeed an honor to have been elected by the members of the National Education Association to serve on the NEA Executive Committee. I believe in the value of creating voice. I believe in the power of advocacy and I hope during my tenure we can build a bigger and bolder NEA. I'm in awe that the members of this organization have entrusted me to be a servant-leader for them because they're the ones doing some of the greatest work imaginable."
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We are just a few weeks into 2017, and right now, DC Comics is making noise with its April solicitations. Here are some of my take on some of the hottest stories that are coming from the DC Comics' April 2017 catalog. Batman & The Flash: "The Button" Mystery Remember that Batman found the […]
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My inability to recreate the wonderful shot of espresso tempered by vanilla ice cream spurned me on to find an alternative. This is a fantastic alternative and extremely easy to make.
You can make granita with pretty much any tasty, fruity purée too.
6 tbsp. (80 mL) dark brown sugar, packed
2 cups (500 mL) freshly brewed espresso, about 7 double espressos
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) whipping cream
Stir the sugar into the hot espresso in a 9 x 9-inch (23 x 23 cm) glass or ceramic baking dish until dissolved. A dish that is slightly larger or smaller is fine. You just want a large dish so the granita will freeze faster.
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Actor and comic Elaine Stritch -- and her admirers -- will royally entertain you on Thursday, June 18. 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Party Room at 425 Main Street.
ELAINE STRITCH: SHOOT ME is a hilarious, off-beat and poignant portrait of the one-of-a-kind Broadway legend at age 87 who, as usual, wears her trademark white blouse as she grabs the spotlight.
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Just as people often define themselves by the company they keep, a nation creates an identity by the immigrants it lets in. For that reason alone, it is instructive to look over the 844-page bill on immigration reform released Tuesday by a "gang" of eight senators.
The bipartisan bill, which the Senate will debate in coming weeks, seems more like tactical truces between the two parties than a vision on how to define American society through its immigrant flows. It contains difficult compromises designed to split political differences, all in hopes of pleasing – or at least not offending – the various constituencies of Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
The bill's title – the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act" – illustrates a general lack of grand ideals. Yes, better security and individual prosperity do matter. Yes, the United States needs both low- and high-skilled workers from abroad. And surely, the mass lawbreaking of undocumented workers needs a rectifying and humane resolution.
But shouldn't a major move to legalize 11 million immigrants and open the doors to millions more at least offer a transcending mission that unifies the nation around its civic character?
At best, the document calls for a "just system for integrating those who seek to join American society." But join for what?
In a 2011 speech, President Obama warned of the need to lift the immigration debate to a higher narrative:
"The truth is, we've often wrestled with the politics of who is and who isn't allowed to enter this country," he said. "These issues touch on deeply held convictions – about who we are as a people, about what it means to be an American."
Past immigration laws were designed to help break down the potentially divisive identities of class, sect, and ethnicity and create a unifying theme. The theme was often based on ideals spelled out in the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents. But after many waves of immigrants, the US is seen less as a "melting pot" or even a "salad." Some might describe it as a table of distinct tapas dishes.
If the bill passes, will American society become a "pudding without a theme," to use a Churchill phrase? Modern countries that allow new immigrants need an identity centered on ideals – "bonds of affection," as Lincoln put it – that are worthy of self-sacrifice. And certainly worth more than an economic imperative, a security patch, or a wider tolerance for diversity.
The nation's motto, E pluribus unum (out of many, one), constantly needs to define that "one." That happens in many ways – through elections, court decisions, and cultural trends. A new immigration law should be able to strike broadly at reshaping a national identity.
In designing the Great Seal of the United States, Founding Father Charles Thomson chose the words Novus ordo seclorum, or new order of the ages. But he insisted that it should really signify the "beginning of the new American Era." Surely a new and hefty immigration bill can signify a new era for America that defines what sort of new company it wants to keep.


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Jim Abbott is still inspiring others long after his baseball career ended
Left-handed pitcher overcame disability to play 10 years in the major leagues, highlighted by no-hitter for the Yankees
Jim Abbott has spoken hundreds of times to a variety of groups — from ball fields to boardrooms — since throwing his final pitch in the major leagues 14 years ago.
Abbott uses experiences from his life to illustrate how anything is possible, how he didn't let being born without a right hand prevent him from living his dream of becoming a major league baseball player.
In giving his motivational speeches, Abbott quickly realized one needed to tailor the talk to his audience.
It was career day at daughter Ella's preschool class several years ago and Abbott thought he was prepared.
"I had every visual aid known to man," said Abbott. "I had my (baseball) cards, glove, ball, gold medal. I was ready for the kids.
"I started in on my talk, talking about humility, sportsmanship. ... and their eyes glazed right over."
"Soon a hand goes in the air."
"Yes," said Abbott, calling on the youngster.
"Do you have a dog?"
Abbott spoke recently at Torrey Pines High for a baseball program fundraiser.
No one asked about his pets.
The audience did share some cheers — and tears — listening as Abbott told stories about a remarkable career. The title of his autobiography, published last year, captures it well, "Imperfect: An Improbable Life."
Abbott was a high school star, pitching four no-hitters his senior year at Michigan's Flint Central High. He was an All-American at Michigan. He was the winning pitcher for the U.S. in the gold-medal victory over Japan at the 1988 Olympics.
He went straight to the major leagues. Monday is the 24th anniversary of his debut with the then-California Angels. Abbott played 10 seasons with four major league teams. The highlight of his career came in 1993, when he pitched a no-hitter for the Yankees.
Abbott came to Torrey Pines on the invitation of new Falcons baseball coach Kirk McCaskill, a good friend and former teammate with both the Angels and White Sox.
"I always tell people I don't remember how Jim did as a pitcher, although his stuff was electric when he came to the Angels," said McCaskill, who pitched 12 years in the majors. "I just remember him as more of a humanitarian and the most humble, kind person that I've ever met."
Abbott always wanted simply to be known as a pitcher, not "that one-handed pitcher." But it quickly became evident that his impact off the field — or next to it, against the stands — would be impossible to ignore.
"Every road trip during the three- or four-game stand," said McCaskill. "you'd go out to the field and you'd see Jim over there talking with the family of a disabled kid and you'd see tears in the parents' eyes and he's down on one knee, no press around, (speaking to the child)."
Said Abbott: "I made a mistake when I got to the major leagues. I thought that maybe if I got to that level and played against those players that I could move past the label, that maybe I wouldn't be known anymore as the 'one-handed pitcher' or the 'one-armed pitcher.' Maybe people would know me for how well I pitched, instead of how I pitched.
"It was a naive notion because everywhere we went there was another newspaper article written and another cameraman to talk to. But also what started happening in those stadiums in those cities is that the moms and dads started to come to those games. They would bring little boys and little girls facing challenges I can't even begin to describe.
"I'd be up in the clubhouse with my teammates, playing cards and listening to music or reading a book and inevitably a clubhouse official would tap me on the back and say, 'Hey, Jim, there's a family down by the dugout. They'd like to say hi.'
"I'd take off the headphones and start walking down the corridor. I'll be honest, I didn't always want to go, because I knew what was coming in those meetings. It was a reminder of my own differences, of something I was trying to move beyond. ...
"But when I met that little boy or little girl, maybe they had a Little League jersey on, maybe we'd play a game of catch, and I saw how bound and determined they were to do something special, I never walked back into that clubhouse uninspired."
Abbott was seeking inspiration on Sept. 4, 1993, when he took the mound in New York against the Indians. Just five days earlier he had faced the same team in Cleveland and been hit hard. Now what?
Yankees catcher Matt Nokes kept telling Abbott to "trust it" that day. Through 26 outs, the Indians didn't have a hit.
One more out remained.
"You know those movies where it's going 100 miles an hour, and then it stops?" Abbott says. "That's exactly what happened.
"Carlos Baerga hit a ground ball to shortstop. ... I promise you guys it took a half-hour for that ball to get there."
The ball was thrown across the infield, Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly caught it and threw his hands in the air.
"It was a no-hitter in Yankee Stadium, and you can't believe it's you," said Abbott. "In that stadium, in that city, in that uniform."
The story came toward the end of Abbott's talk. He then took the audience back to the speech at his daughter's preschool class as he concluded.
"Ella raised her hand," said Abbott. "By this time, I don't know what's coming, and she said, 'Dad, do you like your little hand?'
"That question stopped me in my tracks.
"I've always wondered how my kids would look at me in those situations with their friends and their teachers.
"I don't know where she came up with that. At home we don't call it my little hand. And in my whole life I've never thought a whole lot about liking it.
"I wanted to say something cool. I wanted to have a good answer. And I said, 'You know what, honey, I do. I like my little hand. I haven't always liked it. It hasn't always been easy. But you know what, it's me. And it's pushed me and it's taken me to places I can't even believe. It's taught me important lessons. Life's not easy. It's not always fair.
"And I looked at the 4-year-olds and decided I better pull that message back a little bit.
"Honey, here's what I think. This is what my hand has taught me, and I do like it. It's taught me if you can find your own way through things, if you can be creative and believe that there's a way, if you can make the most of what you've been given, and you've been given a ton, and no matter where you go in this world, you can believe in what you can accomplish, nothing can stop you."
Abbott restates the point with the audience: "Make the most of what you've been given. Believe in who you are and what you can do. Amazing things are possible in this world. Incredible things can happen."
By the way, Abbott does own a dog. His name is Fredo.
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Nene Leakes, Cody Simpson and Drew Carey are just a few of the big names joining the new season of "Dancing With the Stars" for the ABC reality series' 18th season, premiering March 24 on ABC.
Here are the stars and their pro partners:
Billy Dee Williams & Emma Slater
Candace Cameron Bure & Mark Ballas
Charlie White & Sharna Burgess
Cody Simpson & Witney Carson
Danica McKellar & Valentin Chmerkovskiy
Diana Nyad & Henry Byalikov
Drew Carey & Cheryl Burke
James Maslow & Peta Murgatroyd
Meryl Davis & Maksim Chmerkovskiy
NeNe Leakes & Tony Dovolani
Sean Avery & Karina Smirnoff
Amy Purdy & Derek Hough
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The Heartthrobs
Cody Simpson (a 17-year-old Australian pop singer) and James Maslow (a 23-year-old Nickelodeon star and singer in boy band Big Time Rush) are a clear attempt to reel in younger viewers--and social media pickup. (Simpson has 7 million Twitter followers; Maslow has close to 3 million.) "DWTS's" ratings in the key 18-49 demo have been slipping in recent seasons, as younger viewers have been changing over to NBC's "The Voice" on Monday nights. The network's #1 priority for "DWTS" is to attract more viewers in the 18-34 range, a source tells E! News. That is also the primary reason Brooke Burke-Charvet was replaced with Erin Andrews as Tom Bergeron's co-host for season 18, we are told.
The Athletes--With a Twist
"DWTS" has had plenty of athletes in the past, but this year they are choosing athletes who have interesting--even incredible--backstories, including:
Diana Nyad, 64, a swimmer and motivational speaker who broke the long-distance swim world record when she swam from Cuba to Florida in 53 hours--without the protection of a shark cage. Sean Avery, 33, a Canadian hockey player (and model) known for his controversial antics--on and off the ice. Avery was the was the first athlete in New York to speak out for marriage equality, and works with Athlete Ally, a nonprofit organization focused on ending homophobia in the sports community.
You've also, of course, got your Olympians: Figure skaters Charlie White, 26, and Meryl Davis, 27, who could follow in Kristy Yamaguchi's footsteps as one of the best ballroom dancers of all time. (She is the highest-scoring dancer in DWTS history.)
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This includes Drew Carey, 55, the beloved host of "Price Is Right" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"; Candace Cameron Bure (37, DJ Tanner on "Full House") and Danica McKellar (39, Winnie Cooper on "The Wonder Years"), who will pull on the nostalgia-TV heartstrings; and Nene Leakes, 46, who stars on Bravo's highest-rated Housewives series, "Real Housewives of Atlanta." Nene is the second housewife to star on "DWTS"--Lisa Vanderpump appeared on season 16 (for a short time, before she fainted and left the series).
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The...Um...Sci Fi Guy?
Billy Dee Williams, 76, is a Motown singer and movie actor who has a following among the sci-fi crowd, thanks to his roles in two "Star Wars" films and "Batman." We had heard rumblings that ABC wanted to lure in more male viewers this season on "Dancing with the Stars." So...maybe there was some truth to that?
We're not so sure sci-fi geeks are going to tune in each week for spandex and waltzes, but it should be an interesting season!
What do you think of the new cast?