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Autor: markyoung
~ 14/03/11
As my frequent readers know, I've written several posts in the past where I've investigated some of the research done on the Functional Movement Screen. You can check out the four articles below to get up to speed.
Interrater Reliability of the Functional Movement Screen
Core strength: A New Model for Injury Prediction and Prevention
Research Review: Can Serious Injury in Professional Football be Predicted by a Preseason Functional Movement Screen?
Research Review: Can Serious Injury in Professional Football be Predicted by a Preseason Functional Movement Screen?
In the near future I will provide my review of Gray's book Movement and my final review on the FMS as a whole (I've honestly been meaning to get to this for some time). However, today I wanted to share with you an interview I did recently with Dr. Robert Butler who is currently one of the principal investigators of the FMS. My goal here is to provide some balance to the discussion and to share the current state of FMS research.
Without further ado, let's get at it!
Mark: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview today. Could you please tell my readers a little bit about yourself and your background?
Rob – Mark, it is a pleasure and honor to be able to participate in this interview. As far as my background, I am currently an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Division at Duke University as well as a Clinical Researcher for Duke Health Systems Sports Medicine Division.
I completed my undergraduate degree at Marietta College with a degree in Biology. I then followed up with MS in Movement Science with a concentration in Biomechanics from Springfield College and received my PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware. After completing my PhD, I completed a post-doc at UNC-Chapel Hill before completing my DPT at the University of Evansville.
It was at the University of Evansville where I began working with the Functional Movement Screen through collaborative work with Kyle Kiesel. My research has focused on the role of functional movement outcomes in identifying and addressing movement dysfunction with regards to reducing injury risk, improving therapeutic outcomes, and reducing the rate of joint degeneration.
I currently have 14 publications in peer-reviewed manuscripts and have had over 50 abstracts accepted for presentation at national and international meetings.
Mark: That's excellent Rob! You've recently been involved with some of the research on the Functional Movement Screen. Can you talk a little bit about how this opportunity came about and your affiliation with the system?
Rob – I was a student and a fellow faculty member with Kyle Kiesel at the University of Evansville and I originally rebuffed the idea of the screen as I went to tinker in the high tech motion analysis lab I directed. However, as I learned more about the system I began to appreciate the use of the screen in clearing the fundamental motor programs that we often attempt to retrain at a higher level in athletes who are having pain and seek out biomechanical based movement retraining. It quickly became the screen that all of the runners at our clinic would have to pass prior to higher level gait retraining, it was our blood pressure test for movement.
We found that as the fundamental pattern issues resolved there tended to be less of a need for higher level retraining. This continues to be the notion with which I encourage the use of the screen. I never have had a formal affiliation with Functional Movement Systems until recently when I began to instruct some of their courses. In addition, Functional Movement Systems has never financially supported any of the research projects that we have published.
Mark: Looking at all of the research that has been done to date on the Functional Movement Screen, what things do you think we can currently say we know about the system?
Rob – I think we can say the screen is reliable between raters trained in the system. We found very high reliability in a recently developed 100 pt screen we use in a research setting which simply forces the rater to score each individual component of the test. I think this step-by-step grocery list approach addresses some of the questions you raised in regards to the reliability study.
I think we can say that performance on the screen can identify individuals at a higher risk for sustaining an injury in the NFL, military and firefighters. We have two larger scale studies, one in the NFL (N =232) and one in firefighters (N=109), that are currently in review that address these gaps in the currently available literature. The study in the NFL will also be the first study to formally support the role of an asymmetry on the FMS and elevated injury risk in the scientific literature.
I think we also can say that performance on the FMS is modifiable when using a movement based intervention program.
I do want to touch a bit on the generic "elevated risk for injury" comment that tends to draw so much ire. Sometimes this comment is taken out of context and I hope this commentary will clarify. The elevated risk of injury in subjects =< 14 on the composite score is 2.2x based on our current study in review. It is not an end all be all number but it was statistically derived and not randomly fabricated by the research group.
The factor that tends to be the strongest consistent predictor of injury is a previous injury; however, this factor is not modifiable. Teasing out this factor is often difficult from a research design standpoint; however, we recently were able to accomplish this in a prospective epidemiology study in collegiate athletes. The results of the study observed that poor movement was a much stronger predictor of non-contact lower extremity injuries in comparison with previous injury alone. We are working on the publication of these findings.
That being said, no one that I work with is suggesting we have solved all of the non-contact lower extremity injury worries with this model, rather we have simply outlined some patterns that should probably be cleared to minimize injury risk. Our clients do not sit on the couch and as a result they have a risk of injury. The FMS gives us a consistent feedback loop to clear through and maintain motor programs in order to minimize our client's injury risk when exercising.
Mark: What things do you think that we don't yet know, but might in the future? Can you tell us what research is on the horizon for the FMS or is awaiting publication?
Rob – The one thing that continues to arise in the literature is that a prior injury is one of the strongest predictors of subsequent injuries. This suggests that something inherently changes in the motor program following an injury and at this point in time we have yet to establish rehabilitation protocols that normalize the effect of the injury that is being rehabilitated. We think that the FMS may be an integral component of normalizing movement patterns during rehabilitation from an injury. The addition of this model may allow for the factor of prior injury to be removed from the injury equation. This large scale study can only occur following a series of other studies; however, it continues to take up valuable space on the office white board.
We also are not sure how changing the FMS scores effect injury risk and this is another component that we are currently researching. This is often one of the fundamental and appropriate critiques of the system, however to the best of our knowledge there are not many other systems that have shown this either, particularly in an efficient and individualized manner. The goal of the FMS model is to provide an efficient screening process that provides a systematic intervention scheme based on the results of the testing. The goal of the screen is to identify the weakest link in the chain which is a different paradigm in retraining compared to the majority of the group programs that are currently promoted.
In addition, the goal is to utilize the system in 100s of people a day not 100s of people a year. To borrow from the cardiovascular literature again, it took researchers approximately 30 years from the time hypertension was established as being a risk factor for cardiovascular disease to the research showing that reducing hypertension actually reduced the risk for a cardiovascular event. However, physicians did not wait 30 years to develop models to monitor and reduce hypertension. They proactively addressed the modifiable risk factors to optimize the health of their patients. I feel as if this is a nice and appropriate corollary to the Functional Movement Screen and corrective exercise strategy except that the FMS assessment and treatment is cheaper, easier, and more accessible with less potential side effects.
Another area that continues to be examined is the composite score cutpoints of the screen in different populations. I think the =< 14 serves as a good starting point but not an end all be all and I think this view point is shared by the majority of the Functional Movement Systems group. The evidence currently supports the specific =< 14 cut off in the certain populations it has been established in, however, we expect that the relevant cutpoints for elevated injury risk may differ across populations. We are looking to establish relevant injury prediction cut points across recreational, amateur and professional athletes of different age groups and across sports. Other research will also expand to look at the loading of certain variables on the injury algorithm.
It may be that in certain populations performance on certain components of the FMS may have stronger relevance to injury prediction than other components of the test. That does not disregard the seven FMS tests and the FMS model rather it would serve to establish a set of specific thresholds for performance on the FMS in a given population along in the presence of general movement competency.
Finally, we are looking at linking the FMS with other tests that have been related to an elevated risk of injury to provide a more robust model for injury risk identification. It is likely that multiple tests that have independent movement constructs from the FMS will provide a more complete assessment to provide the optimal feedback to individuals who work in the realm of injury prevention.
Mark: Now I know you were a little miffed about some of the comments about on my most recent review of the FMS research. Please feel free to take a second to address some of these comments.
Rob – I cannot recall my initial thoughts on this, however, I think the overlying concept that people have a difficult time with until they use the screen is that the FMS is a filter to catch large scale movement dysfunction not 2 degree differences in movement patterns. The goal is to establish basic movement competency, to get your movement BP to 120/80. Why is it okay for a 14 year old to lose the ability to deep squat when in a 2 year old it would be a medical emergency?
Part of it boils down to a lack of standards for basic movement competency. There are a number of research studies that have associated mal-alignment and poor movement with injury and pathology using much more precise and sophisticated equipment. This is one of the reasons why I feel the screen is often dismissed at first site…. It has to be more expensive to be meaningful… the course has to cost more to be worthy of my time …. my patients/clients could pass that test easy. These are often the comments reflected back to the screen. My response to these lines of comments is fairly standard… "Perfect, then if you are interested just start collecting the FMS data and just see what happens."
The screening process is outlined in the reliability study (Minick et al., 2010, J Strength Cond Res) and Gray discusses how to build your own kit in "Athletic Body and Balance" for less than $20. All the information is out there for someone who wants to learn and incorporate the screen. The uber-transparency of the model is one of the reasons I am drawn to it. In a world of rehabilitation where there are often closed door assessments and jargon laden evaluations it is nice to have a model for all to understand and talk about at a common level of understanding across disciplines.
If all the screen is used for is a standardized way to assess basic patterns of movement that were imperative in the neurodevelopmental process then I think the screen has accomplished a great deal. The importance of these fundamental patterns become more clear everyday as my two girls learn to defy gravity from the ground up and balance their own dual pendulum setups as they explore their everyday lives.
Mark: And finally, where do you think the FMS is most useful for the average trainer who is about to start training a new person?
Rob – I think the screen gives everyone (you, the client, the client's family, the client's MD, a client's MD in another country) an idea of where the client's program is headed and why it is headed in that way with regards to the client's plan of care. I love the fact that health care providers do not have to speak the same language to talk movement.
The screen also gives the patient some specific goals that they can often self-assess. My patients often want to know we they aren't running, jumping, doing kettlebells for Turkish getups, etc. during therapy. I often will have a rationale in my mind as to why we are not doing these activities and when I explain the rationale for this it often falls on deaf ears. However, the second I give them the criteria of a wall squat with hands overhead and hips below parallel prior to starting plyometrics it tends to stick with the individual to a greater degree and the patient tends to become more engaged in the pursuit of the goal.
I love empowering my patients to move better and to screen themselves in whether or not they are making gains.
Mark: Awesome! Thanks for the interview Rob.
Rob – Mark, thanks for your time and patience as I put this together. I hope this interview can provide some open dialogue with regards to the screen and what it can and cannot do. I look forward to speaking with you more in the future as we all aim to provide the best care and information to the clients and patients we serve.
Like this interview? Please share!
What do you think?
Autor: markyoung
~ 16/11/10
I've obviously been a crusader looking at the usefulness of the Functional Movement Screen and to date I think I've been pretty fair in my reviews of the research on the topic. However, a friend of mine recently flipped me the following information (which I can only assume is from some kind of Functional Movement Screen newsletter) and it downright pissed me off. Check it out!
Weekly Update!
13 October 2010
FMS returns this week to some unofficial reporting by Mr. Linwood Cook. Mr. Cook found the results to be:
After week # 5 in the NFL, Functional Movement Screen NFL Teams had a win 64% win rate, or .6444.
The NFL Teams who do not use the Functional Movement Screen, their win rate of 45%, or .4478.
As of Week # 5 that is a 20% better win rate for NFL Teams using the Functional Movement Screen on a regular basis.
Thanks Mr. Cook!
Here are some great NFL studies that help support stats just like these!
And then they go on to link the study I discussed yesterday and this study that I reviewed previously.
While the win/loss percentages were obviously more observation than anything, I resent the fact that whoever is producing these emails is backing up these observations with studies that are completely unrelated to performance measures in any way.
I feel terrible for the young fitness professional who has no formal instruction in research methodology and is perhaps too intimidated to read journal articles so they are at the mercy of those who market to them.
While I certainly have no beef with presenting the research that has been done, I think that presenting it in this way is downright shady. We bash supplement companies all the time for taking research out of context and bending statistics to make them look more favorable than they actually are. How is this any different?
I'll elaborate on this more when I eventually write my final post on the Functional Movement Screen as a whole, but for now I will say that I think the FMS offers some good things that I think could be of use to any fitness professional. But I also think that how the FMS is marketed (as seen above) is sometimes out of line with how many professionals are actually using it.
Do you think I'm way off base here?
Autor: markyoung
~ 24/09/10
1. Did the pendulum swing too far?
This is actually a bigger notion than I can possibly cover in a single bullet point, but looking at all the stuff that has come to the forefront of the industry I'm starting to think we've just become way to focused on dysfunction.
2. Doing it Backwards (not what you think you pervs)
Imagine if you went to the gym, walked on the treadmill to warm up, did some static stretching, rocked out a crazy intense workout including exercises on guided motion machines and isolation exercises like kickbacks and curls in conjuction with your squats and deadlifts. Imagine you used a body part spilt training program. And instead of intervals you did steady state cardio for 30 minutes afterward.
The would be no screening, assessments, breathing pattern drills, rolling patterns, foam rolling, or mobiliy drills. But you were consistent, trained hard, and did so 3-4 days per week.
Then imagine that you didn't take any supplements and only hit 0.8 grams per pound of protein daily. You also didn't eat every 2-3 hours, didn't fast for a day at a time, or even a portion of every day, but you did maintain a moderate calorie deficit every day. You didn't eat everything organic or free range, but you did try to eat mostly whole food and limit obvious junk.
Would we not get stronger from the program above? What about leaner? Would we end up injured? My guess is yes, yes, and probably not. Sometimes I'm tempted to do everything "wrong" just to make a point that perhaps we need to focus on the fundamentals before we start stressing about the details. If you' aren't training hard, eating well, and being consistent you can pretty much scrap the rest because you're wasting your time.
3. If your parents are alive…go hug them.
I miss my dad every day. You never know when they'll be gone.
4. Wake and Shake
Here is a link to a great blog post by Nate Green talking about his morning protein shake. In it he asks for a few protein shake recipe ideas from his readers and they come through…big time. My advice, check out the post and comments section. Print and stick on the fridge and you'll have a great list of ideas for the coming few months.
5. Don't Sleep on Your Stomach
Lying in this postion can put your lumbar spine in an excessively extended position for a long time. If you have back pain that is exaggerated by leaning backwards and improved by bending forwards this point is especially true. Sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees or on your side with a pillow between your knees will help to maintain a neutral spine.
6. How to Train for Power
Bret Contreras just posted this article on his blog last week and I think it provides a lot of really good insight on how we should (or should not) train for power.
7. I finally hit the newsstand mags!
I just received word last night from my friend David Barr that I've been featured in this month's issue of Muscle and Fitness. I'm totally stoked!
8. I have a weird fascination with making it into Men's Health Magazine.
I don't know why, but when I started reading that magazine years ago I said to myself "I'm going to get published in here". By the end of 2011 I intend to be in that magazine even if I have to drive around the country and stick leaflets into every copy. Just kidding. Sorta.
9. New Sahrmann Text
Just in case you didn't know, Shirley Sahrmann has a new book out on October first! Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines. Should be interesting as her first text largely shaped my understanding of training.
10. Show & Go Sale is Ending
Today is the last day to get my friend Eric Cressey's new product Show & Go at an introductory rate. Don't miss out as the price jumps at midnight. And remember that there is a money back guarantee so if you're on the fence you might as well get it.
Bonus Randomness: Little Known Fact
When Moses climbed Mount Sinai the Lord actually handed him THREE stone tablets. The first two contained the ten commandments. The third contained the 7 exercises of the Functional Movement Sreen. Moses went on to live for centuries, moved to the United States, shaved off his beard, and changed his name to Gray Cook.
In fact, Jesus wasn't crucified because he was the son of God, but because he openly denounced the FMS.
True Story.
By the way, I think I'm going to hell for that one. And FMS folks, I'm just kidding. Don't bomb my house.
Autor: markyoung
~ 13/09/10
Today I've got some random thoughts clogging up my brain and need to dump them onto a page before they slip away. Here they are in very random order.
1) Recently I had a discussion with Bret Contreras about a client I had several years ago who was experiencing lower back pain. At the time, I was reading Eric Cressey and Mike Robertson's stuff and got my client to stretch his hip flexors, strengthen his glutes, strengthen his abdominals, etc. What I failed to realize that this was the solution for those with ANTERIOR pelvic tilt and/or extension based pain. My client had POSTERIOR tilt that was made worse with flexion. I actually made his pain worse!
I later worked to strengthen his hip flexors, lengten his rectus abdominus (think cobra stretch), lengthen his glutes, and stretch the hamstrings. Fixed the problem in short order.
Take home lessons:
- Assess your client and make sure that the method you are using is the right one . Eric and Mike had a great protocol, but I was using it on the wrong person. (My fault, not theirs)
- If you're wrong, admit it and make changes accordingly.
- You will almost certainly learn something after talking with Encylopedia Bret-annica.
2) Speaking of Bret, he posted a great interview with my good friend Aaron Schwenzfeier. Aside from having a name that is impossible to spell (I always cut and paste it when I have to write it) Aaron is a wicked smart dude and I've been following his stuff for over a year.
Recently THIS POST by Aaron caused quite a stir in the comments on my Facebook page and I'm curious to hear what you think. Should we have some sort of mimimum standard for physical fitness to graduate high school as we do with other more academic subjects?
3) I have been lucky enough to recieve a sneak peek of Eric Cressey's new product that is to be released next week. I'm only a few pages in, but a brief scan has led me to believe that this is going to be a great product for anyone interested in gaining strength AND looking the part. I'm hoping to be able to lure him on here to ask him some questions about the new program in the near future so if you've got anything you want me to ask Eric about getting wicked strong let me know in the comments below.
4) I am also currently reading Movement by Gray Cook, playing with my new Rotator, and reviewing Rick Kaselj's Muscle Imbalances Revealed product that also features Mike Robertson, Bill Hartman, Eric Beard, Kevin Yates, and Dean Somerset. On top of that I'll possibly be checking over the lit review on Mike Robertson's upcoming product as well. Suffice it to say that I've got a lot going on these days on top of my usual chaos.
The good news is that after I'm done checking out a product I'll be able to share my thoughts with you. The bad news is that with some many things to review, I might start to be percieved as one of those internet marketer types who is strictly in it for the Benjamins (that's dollars for all of you who aren't down with my gangsta lingo). So let me reassure you right here and now that you will NEVER see me endorse a product that I do not support or at least think is worth reading, watching, or purchasing.
I honestly figure that this should be obvious since I've openly bashed the very popular book Crush It in this post and questioned the even more popular Functional Movement Screen. To me it should be pretty apparent that I don't just jump on the affiliate bandwagon to score a few bucks. But if I do like a product you'll see a glowing review from me because I consider it part of my responsibility (as someone who has access to a lot of these products) to separate the good products from the garbage.
Moreover, if I post an affiliate link from I'll let you know so you'll have to option to purchase directly from the person who created it if you prefer. Of course, my family might go hungry if you don't buy it through me…but don't feel guilty if you go the other route. *cough, cough* I feel so weak…
Bottom line: You'll always get the straight truth from me and I won't put my name behind something that sucks…unless it is a really good vacuum.
5) My wife and I have b en reading some funny stuff at a site we've discovered recently and I think THIS is the funniest article on the site. I laugh so hard that it makes me pee a little every time I read it. On the other hand, my wife thinks THIS article is funnier. Which one do you think is the best? Note: Don't read the stories if you're easily offended. The guy is a little abrasive…and by "a little" I mean "a lot".
6) This is AWESOME!
So I'm all over the map today. Throw down your comments and let me know your thoughts. Heck, if you've got something else on your mind let's hear it.
Research Review: Can Serious Injury in Professional Football be Predicted by a Preseason Functional Movement Screen?
Autor: markyoung
~ 26/08/10
Recently I've undertaken the task of reviewing some of the research on the very popular Functional Movement Screen. Previously I've reviewed the Interrater Reliability of the Functional Movement Screen and Core strength: A New Model for Injury Prediction and Prevention.
Today I'll be taking on the 3rd of 4 studies I hope to review. After the final review I'll talk a little bit more about my overall impression of the FMS and how I believe it should be used.
Can Serious Injury in Professional Football be Predicted by a Preseason Functional Movement Screen?
Kiesel K, et al. North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy Aug 27, 2:3
Risk factors for injuries in high school and collegiate football include previous injury, body mass index, body fat percentage, playing experience, femoral intercondylar notch width, cleat design, playing surface, muscle flexibility, ligamentous laxity, and foot biomechanics. However, injury risk is likely a combination of many of the above.
Further, evaluation of isolated risk factors does not take into consideration how the athlete performs functional movement patterns required for sport. The goal of this study was to examine functional movement scores (assessed by the FMS) and to determine the relationship between professional football players' score on the FMS and the likelihood of serious injury.
FMS scores were obtained prior to the start of the season for 46 professional football players. A receiveroperator characteristic curve the FMS score was used to predict injury during one complete football season. For the sake of this study, injury was defined as membership on the injured reserve for at least 3 weeks.
A dependent t-test was used to determine if a difference existed between of the FMS scores of those who were injured versus those who were not.
Sidebar – Definitions
To have a clear understanding of the methods and the results of this study a brief discussion is needed to definte sensitivity, specificity, and how these are used to create a ROC curve (receiveroperator characteristic curve).
Sensitivity is basically the power to detect a true positive. For example, if you were to go through a scanner at the airport to detect for metal it would be very sensitive to decrease the likelihood that someone were able to slip onto an airplane with a weapon. On the other hand, the scanner doesn't have very high specificity in that it will sound for almost any piece of metal not just weapons. In this case, a high sensitivity is most important because it is important that weapons do not sneak aboard the aircraft.
A dog trained to sniff for narcotics would have a high specificity since only those carrying drugs would need to be stopped. If the dog didn't have a high specificity for a specific substance, but was highly sensitive it would possibly alert people needlessly to any scent and make the purpose of having the dog useless (since every bag would have to be checked anyway).
In a perfect world every test would have 100% sensitivity and 100% specificity (i.e., identifying every weapon at the airport without going off for every other piece of metal), but this is rarely the case. There is usually a tradeoff between one and the other and the ROC curve plots sensitivity against specificity to determine the ideal cutoff number to use to maximize both.
With the FMS the the cutoff was chosen using the ROC curve such that the test correctly identifies the greatest number of athletes at risk of injury (true positives) while minimizing incorrectly identifying athletes not at risk of injury (false positives).
A score of 14 or less on the FMS was able to predict injury with specificity of 0.91 and sensitivity of 0.54.
The test had a very high specificity indicating that the majority of people with a score below 14 had a greater chance of injury.
Those with a score under 14 that got an injury = 7
Those with a score under 14 that didn't get an injury = 3
Unfortunately, the test had a only a moderate sensitivity so it did not detect those with a score over 14 who did experience an injury.
Those with a score over 14 that got an injury = 6
Those with a score over 14 that didn't get an injury = 30
In other words, the bulk of the people with an FMS score over 14 did not get an injury and the bulk of those with a score under 14 did. Using something called an odds ratio the authors determined that the likelihood of injury was 11 times more likely if the player had a score below 14 on the FMS.
However, 6 people that did have a score higher than 14 did end up getting injured. These ones were missed by the screen. In fact, it failed to identify almost as many people as it did identify as being at risk.
None declared, but I believe at least two of the authors have affiliation with the FMS. (Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I would declare this as a possible conflict of interest.)
My Thoughts
All in all I think that the FMS did a great job of determining that those with a score less than 14 were at risk for injury. In terms of practical application, these players could have been flagged for specific work with a fitness/rehab professional. On the other hand, the test wasn't sensitive enough to detect risk of injury such that 6 athletes slipped through the cracks and ended up being injured without this being detected by the screen.
Unfortunately, there was no differentiation between the types of injuries that landed people on the reserve list so it is possible that some of the injured athletes suffered from contact injuries that could not have been predicted by any test or screen. Perhaps if contact injuries were ruled out (since you can't really test for these) the FMS would have proven to be more sensitive. Then again, maybe some of those with a score below 14 suffered contact injuries as well. It would have been interesting to see if the results were different if these types of injuries were excluded.
It is also possible that one reason the FMS predicted injuries so well below the score cutoff of 14 with this group is because it is the same group whose results were used to create the cutoff in the first place. Only future research will tell if this pass/fail cutoff is equally as effective for other groups.
Summing Up
The FMS indicated correctly that those with a score less than 14 were more prone to injury. However, the results of the present study indicate that the FMS may also miss equally as many people as it detected (which may be the reason why the pass/fail score for the FMS when it is typically used is actually lower than this).
It would also have been interesting to see which of the individual scores within the FMS were most related in injury. Since the FMS typically suggests that side to side imbalances are most important to address, it would have been nice to see this data to see if this hypothesis holds true.
In the end though, the FMS does appear to effectively predict injury in this below a value of 14 in the group studied. It does not catch all injuries and as such is not a perfect screen, but effective at picking out some who are at risk. And since the results are those of professional football players, we should be careful when generalizing them to other populations.
What do you think?


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Thorough and accurate Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) testing is critical to the successful deployment of any mobile phone offering a MMS capability. By Scott Grimmett, Agilent Technologies Over the years, the mobile-phone usage model has changed quite dramatically. No longer is it used solely for its voice services.
Trend Report: Energy Conservation and Sustainable DesignAugust 25, 2008 7:56 am | Comments
For a US company intending to launch a worldwide product, compliance with EuP regulations will ensure entry to that market of almost 500 million people. Jeff Uden, Newark One of the most interesting trends in the electronics industry at the moment is the movement towards designing products in an environmentally friendly way.
Adapting Next-Generation Applications to Universal Radio EnvironmentsAugust 25, 2008 7:56 am | Comments
As the variety of user devices and applications increase, the need to predict end-user experience becomes even more critical. Sudeep Gupta, Azimuth Systems Wireless access communications have changed dramatically over the past five years. As users demand more from their mobile devices, the interaction between the devices and the radio environment has become more complex.
3G & Beyond: Harnessing the Power of Multicore Processors for 3G, WiMAX & LTEJuly 14, 2008 8:21 am | by Manish Patel, Texas Instruments | Comments
Multicore processors are now an increasingly common and effective tool to address the challenges of power and ?performance in cellular basestations. Although wireless' killer application is still voice, data is rapidly becoming a close second for 3G, a trend that will continue as operators deploy 4G technologies such as mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e) and Long Term Evolution (LTE).
How US Design Engineers Can Meet Global Legislation Challenges (Part 1)July 1, 2008 7:39 am | Comments
By Gary Nevison, Newark Designers of electronic and electrical equipment are increasingly challenged to design new products that comply with legislation that applies in the markets where their products will be sold. As more US manufacturers sell their products internationally, design engineers not only need to consider legislation in the U.
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By Gary Nevison, Newark Designers of electronic and electrical equipment are increasingly challenged to design new products that comply with legislation which applies in the markets where their products will be sold. Previously, we took a look at all the different flavors of RoHS.
Exciting Times Ahead for MicroTCAJune 16, 2008 10:53 am | Comments
Howard M. Glassman, Director of Business Development, Communications GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms The PICMG MicroTCA .0 specification was ratified almost exactly two years ago, and, since then, the MicroTCA platform has captured significant interest. It has often been viewed primarily as a telecommunications platform, but it has also seen success in the military/defense, medical and commercial markets and in industrial automation.
Linux Eases Development of Advanced Capabilities for Smart Wireless DevicesJune 16, 2008 10:52 am | Comments
From a designer's point of view, managing the integration of smart wireless devices while maintaining time to market schedules and project budgets can be a challenge. Unlike the low-cost cell phone market, where products boast few bells and whistles beyond the ability to make and receive calls, smart wireless devices are all about features.

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I've been playing WoW for over two years now with my primary stomping grounds being Wyrmrest Accord, and in all that time Moon Guarders have been nothing but the most polite, civil, and literate of the entire lot when I'm in a PuG. I swear I automatically relax when I see at least one person from that server in my group, because I *know* they won't be abusive jackarses. So I know full well it's unfair and cruel to judge an entire server by the idiocy of a bunch of morons in one tiny corner of the map.
I've hesitated a long time rolling a chara on Moon Guard (because it's full, not because of Pornshire) but this post changed my mind and I rolled up four last night and got friendly greetings from people on two before even getting out of the starting areas. So here's to you, guys; I stand with you.


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Basic Desert Survival
At first glance the subject of Desert Survival seems deceptively simple. Find water and stay out of the sun; right? Not so fast, its a bit more complicated. To discuss desert survival properly we must ask ourselves a few questions. What is a desert? Why and how long will we be in the desert? And most important of all; what do we mean by desert survival? That is, what and tools supplies will we have with us.
There is no way we could write a complete desert survival guide in a short article. Here we will cover some of the basics precautions that should be taken while traveling or backpacking in the desert.
Just this year, the media covered several deaths caused by desert travel around the south western region of the United States. All of these could have been avoided by taking the proper precautions.
So what is a desert? Close to a third of the world's surface is considered desert. Most people think of the vast sand dunes of the Sahara as seen in Hollywood movies. But a desert is defined as any arid land area that generally receives less than 10 inches (250 millimeters) of rainfall per year. Most of the little water it does receive is quickly lost through evaporation. Average annual precipitation in the world's deserts ranges from about 0.4 to 1 inch (10 to 25 millimeters) in the driest areas to 10 inches (250 millimeters) in semiarid regions. Antarctica and parts of the Arctic are considered desert, but we are going to cover what we could call a hot desert.
Other features that mark desert systems include high winds, low humidity, and temperatures that can fluctuate dramatically. Hot deserts often experience drastic temperature changes with very high temperatures during the day and contrasting frosty nights. The temperature ranges seen in the Southwestern deserts can range from 120 degrees during the day to freezing temperatures at night. The same cloudless sky that allows the sun to bake our skin during the day, quickly cools the ground at night by radiating the heat into space. This makes the desert a challenging place to survive in.
Unlike desert plants and animals, humans have not developed the extreme protective mechanisms needed to truly "survive" in the desert. So what that should tell us is that we must thoroughly prepare to travel or survive for a set period of time within this arid territory. Part of this preparation must include obtaining and using the proper protective gear and supplies.
So what can we do to improve our odds in case of an emergency? The same steps taken to avoid a survival situation in most cases.
- Plan the trip - make a travel plan
- Prepare your vehicle
- Know the possible dangers
- Have an emergency kit
- Understand the region
Plan the Trip
Whether you are simply driving through a desert to get to your destination or planning a backpacking trip, it is essential that you prepare properly. Using the rule of threes as a guide, we know that the body can only live three days without water under normal conditions. The higher desert temperatures and low humidity increase dehydration. The simple process of breathing causes fluid loss. Plan for at least a gallon a day per person preferably two. Remember, we can make fire, we can make a shelter, but we cannot make water.
Plan your route and share the information with several people you can trust. Let them know when you plan on going in, what locations you will be traveling through, and most importantly, when you plan to be back or check in! During our recent desert trips, we shared our location down to GPS coordinates. Set times when you will check in. Stick to your plan, and if anything changes take the time to call your safety contacts.
If anything happens, stay on your plan route. If you are traveling by car, stay with the vehicle. Try to make yourself visible. My emergency blanket is orange on one side and reflective mylar on the other side. This can be used for both signaling and to create a quick shelter for shade.
* Signal Mirrors:
A signaling mirror can be seen at long distances. Learn how to properly use one. If you do not have a signaling mirror, break a side mirror off your vehicle if needed. Learn different signaling methods. A distress signal can be 3 fires in a V shape or piles of rocks in a triangular shape.
A signaling mirror can help rescue see a person at a much greater distance. As the following images indicate, the glare from a mirror will be visible long after the human shape has blended into the background. If a signal mirror is not available try using different reflective objects. (examples: rear-view mirror, side mirror, CDs, Chrome plated items)
* Flares:
Flares can be used to signal at night and can also be used to start fires in an emergency.
* Signal fires:
Set up materials for a signal fire. Wood in the desert is scarce at times and will be very dry. It will not create dark smoke so other items have to be added to the signal fire. Your spare tire, oil from the engine or pieces of the car interior will make dark smoke.
Try to find shade. If there is no available shade, make some. We can use the reflective tarp or dig a trench under the vehicle once it cools down. Remember that some critters seek the same shade.
Note: If you have elderly or infants in the group, they could be affected by the temperature changes more quickly. Do whatever is necessary to get them in the shade as soon as possible. Pouring water on clothing can help to cool them down.
Prepare your vehicle
Prepare your vehicle. Check the fluids, the tires, and the electrical. A few basic items to carry in your vehicle include:
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- Water! Several large blue plastic jugs (marked water)
- Shovel - in case the vehicle gets stuck
- Car jack - Exhaust air jack
- Sand ladders / Traction Mat - pieces of carpet can sometimes do the trick
- Wool blanket
- Reflective blanket
- Portable battery booster
- Hose repair kit
- Tire Repair Kit
- Compressor
- Signal mirror - flares - distress flag or ballons
- Fuel can (metal)
- Spare serpentine/fan belt
- CB radio if possible
These items are just suggestions. The type of trip taken and the length of time must be taken into consideration. Do some of the items seem extreme? Recently someone followed their GPS directions into unmaintained desert roads. Their vehicle was buried in the sand and they were stranded for days which lead to the death of one of the group members. This tragic event perhaps could have been avoided with extra water and a shovel.
Know the possible dangers
What are some of the dangers of the desert?
We already discussed dehydration, but what are other dangers encountered in the desert?
* Hypothermia
Desert temperatures drop rapidly at night. Whether in your vehicle or backpacking make sure to include proper clothing and items which would keep you warm. An old wool military blanket can be a life saver.
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* Poisonous creatures
Snakes, Centipedes, Scorpions, Spiders, Africanized bees are a few. If there is a need to work on the vehicle, keep in mind that there are poisonous creatures in the desert. Wearing gloves is usually helpful. If you leave the vehicle to find shade, pay attention to where you sit and what you touch or brush up against.
* Injury
An injury in the desert can make the difference between life and death. Stop, think and take your time before you act. Watch out for all the plants covered in spines such as hedgehog cactus and prickle pear cactus can easily puncture the skin. Contrary to Hollywood imagery most cacti will not provide potable moisture and some are toxic!
Have an emergency kit
There are some that would argue that an emergency/survival kit is pointless. That proper planning of a trip is all that is needed. I wonder, if the survivors of well known Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 would feel the same way. Perhaps we could ask Steven Callahan how much his emergency dry bag helped him survive 76 days adrift at sea? Perhaps we have become so used to the idea that someone will always come to rescue us, that we have stopped thinking for ourselves. True, surviving a plane crash would be a miracle in itself, but how disappointed would you be if you survived the crash only to die of hypothermia. There are countless stories of survivors that were able to use a few crucial items to get them home alive. By all means, plan the trip and let your loved ones know where you will be. But people have died in hours killed by dehydration and hypothermia. Better to have the gear and not need it.
Part of an emergency / survival kit was covered while discussing vehicle preparation.
Lets cover a kit we recently used during desert hiking.
* Water
Did we mention water? Multiple ways to store and carry water are essential. We used two water bladders and a Nalgene water bottle. Understanding the lay of the land and different methods of finding water can be helpful. We will cover water procurement tips on our Advanced Desert Survival article.
* Signaling
Make sure your cellular phone is charged and bring a charger if possible. Road flares, Chem Lights/Lightsticks/Glo-sticks, Signal mirror, Whistle. If the situation calls for it, prepare a signal fire. Use the spare tire to create smoke. Flashlights are very important.
* Direction
Compass, GPS and a Topographic map of the area.
Protection starts with proper dress attire. Covering the body from the sun and the hot/dry air. Learn about proper clothing materials. Wear a hat and sun glasses! Protection also includes items that would help to build a makeshift shelter in an emergency. A reflective blanket or tarp, can be set up quickly and help protect from the sun's rays. It can also be used to reflect the heat from a fire at night. Shelters such as the LEAN-TO can be built using a reflective Mylar blanket.
* First aid kit
Items to help with an injury are always a good idea. The same items have multiple uses. Alcohol wipes and bandages can be used for fire starting.
* Fire
Lighters, magnesium blocks and Ferrocerium rods along with tinder. If a fire needs to be built to keep warm or signal rescue.
Here is a sample pack we carried hiking into the desert
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Note: Item 11 is a military poncho wrapped in parachute cord. The parachute cord is attached to the grommets. This will help us to quickly build an expedient shelter if needed. (Will serve as a rain catch under the right weather conditions)
Traveling and backpacking in the desert can be a wonderful experience. With careful planning and preparation, we have been able to visit beautiful regions and experience desert wildlife. Plan the trip ahead of time. LEAVE A TRAVEL PLAN! Let loved ones know of your plans and numbers to call if you do not check in on time. Carry an emergency kit built around the particular needs for the territory traveled. Lastly, take the time to read books and documentation written by people that live in the area. Get training from qualified instructors if at all possible.
Most survival situations can be avoided. Sometimes unavoidable situations arise and this is where an emergency kit can make all the difference in the world. If you left a travel plan with with your safety contacts, help should be on its the way. Conserve energy and water and wait.


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Friday, January 29, 2010
Cooke interview at Smithsonian American Art blog
There's a Darwyn Cooke interview at the Smithsonian Magazine's blog for his appearance at American Art tomorrow. I'll be there - anyone else?
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Since Facebook turned 10 yesterday, I thought it would be cool to research what actual face book directories looked like back in the day.
By the time I graduated from high school, printed face book directories were recently obsolete due to the presence of facebook.com
(trust me, i'm not THAT young)
With that being said, I haven't found any face books YET, but I have found some old yearbooks from the 1920s which will suffice for now.
As someone who enjoys researching life in places and times beyond my home of present day NYC, I am always looking for different sources, and yearbooks are good one.
Haverford College's Archive has full yearbooks dating all the way back to the 1880s!
Everett Area High School has a great collection too where you can even download full pdf books!
Missouri University of Science and Technology has a great collection too. Take a look at those covers- They don't make Yearbooks like that anymore!
Check out this Flickr set for a few more yearbook photos
If you have any "face book" photos or links to a face book (that isn't facebook.com, ha..ha) that you would like to share, please, send them my way, and I'll post photos to the blog
Photos in this post are from the Everett Area High School yearbook of 1921-1922:


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AU Strip Club: Enjolras and Eponine
When Enjolras, a newly licensed civil lawyer who wants to change the world, catches the eye of a young, attractive stripper at the club while out with his friends, he doesn't expect the whirlwind romance that sweeps both of them away in the following months.
"Can I walk you to your car… or, apartment, miss?"
She turned on the heel of her converse sneaker and inspected the man in the suit who was leaning against the brick wall of the club. She had felt his eyes on her the whole while she'd been up on that stage, felt the way he longed for her. It was different from most men, and she couldn't quite pinpoint what made it so different. Maybe it was the slight embarrassment she felt that the handsome young man had seen her nearly naked only minutes ago.
"I'm not supposed to let clients know where I live, sir…" she murmured, though she couldn't keep the charming little smile off of her lips as she continued to walk, backwards nonetheless, towards her apartment which was only a few blocks away.
Enjolras mulled it over for a minute and shoved his hands into the pockets of his dress pants. "I don't plan on ever coming back here, honestly," he told her as he rubbed the back of his neck. "My friend, Courfeyrac, he and Grantaire dragged me along. Not my kind of place but… Well, I find you enchanting…" He wasn't good with words, and maybe it was the alcohol that was talking now, but he wanted to see her again. No, he needed to see her again.
"You can walk me home… and pick me up at eight tomorrow for dinner, if you'd like." A playful wink and a wide grin seemed to seal her fate that very night.


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When Jamie Wolf retired from the New York City Ballet she transferred her grace into jewelry design. Over the years an elite troupe of Hollywood stars—Natalie Portman, Amy Adams and Anne Hathaway—has stepped out in Wolf's wonderful work. It is easy to see why when you look at the lyrical line in these earrings with floating gems standing en pointe. I am sure if I put them on I would do pirouettes of pure joy.
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Justin Bieber- All That Matters
Today is a sad day as the news of Paul Walkers death is confirmed. He sadly died in a car accident. He is best known for his role in the Fast and Furious movies as Brian O'Connor. Paul Walker will be missed by millions. #RipPaulWalker
Kim Kardashian is Pregnant!
It's confirmed and official Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West are expecting a baby! Congratulations to the happy couple!
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Justin Bieber Punks America and Fans for Music Video Release
This has been the week of Bieber. From being a guest mentor on X-Factor USA to getting his laptop and camera stolen, Justin Bieber has had a busy week. His guest mentoring spot on X-Factor was the least of anybody's worries once news broke (through Justin's twitter feed) that his personal belongings were stolen.
Lets recap what exactly went down in this whole thieving situation.
So it all begun earlier this week (October 10th) when Justin Bieber tweeted about his laptop and camera being stolen while on tour in Washington. His tweets included…
"sucks when u take personal footage and people dont respect your privacy."
"yesterday during the show me and my tour manager josh had some stuff stolen. really sucks. people should respect other's property"
"i had a lot of personal footage on that computer and camera and that is what bothers me the most. #lame #norespect"
The same day the twitter user @gexwy began sending out what seemed to be threatening tweets such as….
good job with the password protected @justinbieber. weak
@justinbieber notice us and answer your dms or we are going to put the other videos from the camera out!
@justinbieber i got your stupid dms. i dont think so. gonna show the world. TOMORROW!
Now at this point Beliebers were up in arms and defending Justin while Justin went on to tweet…
@gexwy no matter what you have and what you post tomorrow i know my fans wont leave me. screw it. #toostrong
The @gexwy account went on to say…
@justinbieber haha. that is what u think. we will see tomorrow at NOON. last chance.
By this time Justin had just begun to ignore @gexwy's "threats". And went on to tweet about something being released at #noon and he knew his fans would have his back.
Wake up to this morning and everyone including die heart Beliebers find out they've been punk'd. Yes it turns out Justin was using all this to get every body hyped for the release of his new music video for his song Beauty and a Beat, which features Nicki Minaj.
Justin being the prankster that he is all Beliebers should have caught on to the joke right away. But hey he did make it convincing…
New Song: Nicki Minaj feat Cassie- The Boys
Former 106 & Park host Terrence J has just landed a new job as a co-host on E! News! Congratulations Terrence!
Keke Palmer- Dance Alone (Official Video)
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January 23, 2013 Denver: Critigen Managed Services is pleased to announce the creation of a Client Advisory Council. The Client Advisory Council (CAC) is a select group of Critigen Managed Services clients whose input is sought for strategic planning and service feedback purposes on an on-going basis. The primary mission of the CAC is to facilitate an open forum and open dialog between Critigen Managed Services management and its clients in order to promote improved service quality, efficiencies and innovation.
Mike Bank, VP Critigen Managed Services, said, "In continuing to pursue our goal as a 'best-in-class' managed IT as a Service (ITaaS) provider, we wanted a forum where we could directly hear from our clients." "Today, Critigen Managed Services provides comprehensive IT support services across leading industry verticals." "Our 2013 charter includes a Continuous Improvement module to constantly improve service delivery while ensuring maximum client satisfaction and loyalty." "To accomplish this, we wanted to establish a forum to learn about shifts in our client's needs and how we can better tailor our services driving more value for our clients."
At quarterly meetings clients will have the opportunity to influence decision-making of Critigen Managed Services management and to participate in meaningful interaction with colleagues. The CAC provides input at regular intervals to be used in program evaluation, development and planning.
Critigen is already putting plans into place to implement procedures and processes suggested by our clients. The creation of this Council is an additional way Critigen is demonstrating commitment to delivery of a superior client experience, whether providing IT infrastructure as a service, IT consulting, Managed Services, or 24x7 Remote Monitoring and Management. Both new and current Managed Services clients will benefit from the outcomes of this Council.
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Every Thanksgiving and Christmas season people are looking for new recipes to impress friends and family. Sometimes you can make it much easier by finding unique and unusual foods. Holmes County Amish Country has a variety of foods that you can purchase and take home for the holidays! For breakfast you should check out Millers Amish Bakery near Charm or Hershberger's Farm & Bakery in the same area. You will find fry pies, cinnamon rolls, apple fritters and more! Stop by Walnut Creek Cheese for some Peanut Butter Spread or Strawberry Rhubarb Jam to go with your breads. Mrs. Yoder's Kitchen in Mt. Hope makes some of the best pies and Hershberger's also makes great pies. Why bother baking when someone can do it for you. Guggisberg Cheese has some award-winning Baby Swiss that would go great with some Raven's Glenn Wine when it comes to serving appetizers or hosting a cocktail party. Winesburg Meats has some unique and unusual choices to tempt your tastebuds. Stop by the Ashery Bulk Foods or Walnut Creek Cheese for some spices, cookie decorations, and other baking items. There are just so many choices in Amish Country you will have wonderful holiday celebration.
Written by Carol Steffey, Garden Gate Get-A-Way Bed & Breakfast, Millersburg, Ohio (330) 674-7608 www.garden-gate.com
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Holiday Recipes for Entertaining
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Farmington hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool
Situated in Farmington, this hotel is close to Farmington Museum and Visitors Center and Animas Valley Mall. Area attractions also include San Juan Country Club and Sun Ray Park and Casino.
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In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access, Comfort Inn Farmington provides complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, free self parking, and RV/bus/truck parking.
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Guestrooms have complimentary wireless Internet access, complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, and refrigerators; rooms also include microwaves and complimentary weekday newspapers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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A complimentary breakfast is offered. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. This Farmington hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, coffee/tea in the lobby, and RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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- Free breakfast
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Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
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- Iron/ironing board
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- Hair dryer
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Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
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Cal Crutchlow's fantastic start to the 2013 MotoGP world championship continued in Le Mans yesterday when the British rider stormed to a career best second position.
Riding with a badly swollen right knee and a small fracture in his leg after a heavy crash in Saturday's FP4 session, Crutchlow mastered tricky conditions on a wet and then drying track to finish...
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Apr 13
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DoubtingThomas says:
A stupid excuse, and an afterthought if you ask me, now that he's struggling for a decent ride.
He could quite easily have put the stipulation in, that if they don't get a motogp bike then he can leave. Would hardly have been a deal breaker.
There's also no indication at all that Tech 3 won't be running Yamaha's next year.
No, I'd be talking to Pol and others too if I were Yamaha.
Sep 11
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YamahaGYTR says:
Further proof why Cal belongs in MotoGP that's all I've gotta say more special as it was the home race for Tech 3.
May 13
Posts: 188
OwainGlyndwr says:
... he had the fastest bike out there and still couldn't win. Give it to Pol.
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Tech 3 a fast bike ?? WTF were you watching was it The Discovery Channel.
... 185.61 mph. Crutchlow had a rocket-ship. Pol would do it justice.
It's better being Ducati Junior then registering so many times and getting dumped from the site Sheep boy.
... Is it really? Good - glad you and Ben like the name 'cos you're stuck with it and you're both instantly forgettable. Put Pol on the Tech3.
Aug 12
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huggydave says:
Does no one think Aliex espagero deserves another go on a prototype, he's walking CRT n embarrassing randy, knows carbon breaks n bridgestones already, n his shot on the pramac Ducati didn't end much worse than n e 1 else, pols good in moto2 but surly a CRT rider should b rewarded eventually?
Yeah - put either of the Espagaro's on that Tech3 and they'd do better. Try Pol.
Apr 11
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Bultoboy says:
Give it a rest Benny - back in Cal hating mode through taking it badly he beat Dovi. Grow a pair and stop bleating.
Just wish Cal could control the verbals as well as he's controlling the bike. This comment on Dovi isn't the cleverest he's come out with to date. He may just be gunning for him next race.
So his first big moment and he was too scared. In the first laps me, Marc (Marquez) and Valentino we all had big moments but we managed to keep pushing.
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Frozen was released November 27th, 2013 and stars Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana, Alan Tudyk, Ciarán Hinds, Chris Williams. The film is directed by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee.
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@thomasclarke I would love for 2D animation to return, but the studios will only work with what they can cash in on (3D). They proved the art isn't dead with Princess and the Frog, but that was a lucky chance.
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@ROFLitschristian the character designs are more similar to tangled than wreck it Ralph, so it was stand as a sequel in sorts no doubt this is good but do you not hope Disney might return to traditional animation. Maybe with a great story not like the poor in comparison films in this genre. Just wondering :)
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Hey, Disney. I get it. Ice is blue in cartoons. Don't beat me over the head with it.
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