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Trooper Survival Guide
Welcome to the 501st Legion. You have chosen to become a member of the largest StarWars Imperial Costuming Organizations. Congratulations. This guide will help you understand what you can expect from the Legion, and what the Legion expects from you. This book is a compliation of many of the tools and procedures that have been available in various forms on the 501st Legion web site and forums. Where possible we have endevored to include examples and screen shots.
Kris Kuipers Legion Commanding Officer (2011) TK/RC/SL-6247
The Mission of the 501st Legion
The 501st Legion also know as "the Legion", "the 501st", and "Vader's Fist" is a Star Wars fan club dedicated to celebrating the Star Wars universe through costuming; specifically the costumes and characters of the Stormtrooper and other Imperial forces, as well as non-affiliated villains and denizens. The Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work.
The Legion recognizes it holds no claim over the costumes and characters it portrays, and that their use is a privilege extended by Lucasfilm Ltd. (LFL). The members of the Legion acknowledge and accept that while in costume, we represent the Star Wars brand and will do so professionally and responsibly at all times.
Organizational Structure
Legion Command
The Legion Command is the chief administrative and management group of the 501st Legion It's roles are encompassed by the elected officers who fill the offices of:
- Founder (permanent):TK-210 Albin Johnson
- Legion Commanding Officer (LCO) - Elected by the general Membership
- Legion Executive Officer (LXO) - Appointed by Legion Commanding Officer
- Legion Membership Officer (LMO) - Appointed by Legion Commanding Officer
- Legion Captain of the Guard (LCOG) - Appointed by Legion Commanding Officer
- Legion Public Relations Officer (LPRO)– Appointed by Legion Commanding Officer
- Legion Merchandise and Branding Officer –(LMBO) Appointed by Legion Commanding
- Officer Legion Web Master (LWM)- Appointed by Legion Commanding Officer
- Legion Charity Liaison (LCL)- Appointed by Legion Commanding Officer
- Other Officers and Staff as required or Appointed by Legion Commanding Officer
|Question: What role do the Legion Officer's fill, and how do they help me as a trooper?
Answer: LCO: The Legion Commanding Officer is the chief executive and administrative officer of the Legion. The LCO coordinates the Legion as a whole and sets the agenda for the Legion Council.
LXO: Assists the LCO with all Duties as assigned
LMO: In charge of all things membership related including the approval of new members to the adjudicator of costume types and characters. The LMO is also the primary advocate of the membership with the Legion Counsel and the Command Staff in matters of membership.
LCOG: Works with the LCO/LXO/ Garrison Commanders to resolve issues that are not able to be resolved on the local level.
LPRO: Responsible for the public face of the Legion. Manages publications, media, and pod casts. The LPRO is responsible for celebrity, charity, press, and fan group relations.
LMBO: Manages and maintains the 501st Legion brand as it relates to club merchandise, outside use of the 501st images, logos, and material. The also LMBO approves monitors and oversees the creation, sale or distribution of 501st branded merchandise.
LWM: Coordinates, manages amd maintains the Legions WEB presence and forums.
Legion Council
The Legion Council is the chief legislative body and is comprised of Legion Command Officers, Garrison Commanding Officers and their Executive Officer's or appointees referred to as Second Council Seats. Each Garrison has two representatives on the Council and each Outpost has one council seat.
The function of the Legion Council is to provide a body that communicates the activities of the Legion Command to their local members.
The Legion Council also debates and discusses major polocy and charter issues to present before the membership.
Garrisons and Outposts
Garrisons and Outposts are the local units that are the gathering of the troopers in their geographic location. They are responsible for ensuring that events are staffed etc. Outposts are located in geographic locations where there are not enough members to form a Garrison. Garrison's and Outposts are staffed by a central elected authority (Commanding Officer) and his or her appointed staff. Garrison Officer's are comprised of:
- Commanding Officer (GCO or CO) - Elected by Garrison or Outpost Membership
- Garrison Executive Officer (GXO or XO) - Appointed by Garrison Commanding Officer
- Garrison Membership Liaison (GML) - Appointed by Garrison Commanding Officer
- Garrison Web Liaison (GWL) - Appointed by Garrison Commanding Officer
- Garrison Merchandise and Branding Officer (GMBO) - Appointed by Garrison Commanding Officer
- Garrison Public Relations Officer (GPRO) - Appointed by Garrison Commanding Officer
- Garrison Captain of the Guard (GCOG) - appointed by Garrison Commanding Officer
- Other Offices and Staff as required or appointed by Garrison Commanding Officer
|Question: What role do the Garrison Officer's fill, and how do they help me as a trooper?
Commanding Officer: Coordinates activities and members of the Garrison.
XO & SL: Assists the GCO and coordinates activities and members of the Garrison.
GML: The primary contact for new members at the Garrison Level. The GML is in charge of costume reviews for new members or new costumes for existing members.
GWL: Manages and maintains the membership profile images and assists in Garrison WEB operations.
GPRO, GMBO, GCOG, GWM: Perform the same duties as their Legion counterparts only at the local level.
Squads are sometimes formed in larger Garrisons to facilitate the administration of the Garrison, cohesion and enjoyment of members who are too spread out within the geography of the centralized Garrison, enabling their members to troop, become active on the central Garrison boards and to facilitate the overall enjoyment of the Garrison experience. Squad Officer's are comprised of:
- Squad Leader (SL) – Elected by the Squad Membership
- Squad XO- Appointed by the Squad Leader
- Other offices and Staff as required or appointed by Squad Leader
Detachments are the costuming units of the Legion. Their role is to assist new and old costumers alike in the understanding, formation and build¬ing of costumes. Detachment Leaders and their administrative staff assist the LMO and GML's in understanding unknown or misunderstood basic standards for costumes within their category of expertise. Detachment Officer's are comprised of: Detachment Leader (DL)– elected by the detachment Membership Detachment Executive Officer or assistant detachment leader(DXO)-appointed by detachment leader
- Detachment Leader (DL) – Elected by the Detachmant Membership
- Detachment Executive Officer or Assistant Detachmant Leader (DXO) - Appointed by Detachmant Leader
- Detachment Public Relations Officer (DPRO) - Appointed by Detachmant Leader
- Detachment Captian of the Guard (DCOG) – Appointed by Detachmant Leader
- Detachment Web Master – Appointed by Detachmant Leader
- Detachmant Forum Moderators – Appointed by Detachmant Leader
- Other offices and Staff as required or appointed by Detachmant Leader
|What is the Role of the Detachment Leader?
The Detachment Leader Facilitates the Costume Reference Library in conjunction with the Legion Membership Officer assists members in finding the right information for their specific costumes, assists the Garrison Membership Officers with coustume reviews and coordinates and directs Detachment operations.
Honorary Members and Friends of the Legion:
Honorary Members are individuals who through their participation in the creation of the Star Wars Universe have been invited and inducted into the Legion in an honorary capacity.
- "The Maker" – George Lucas
- "Honorary Leader" – David Prowse
Friends of the Legion are celebrity individuals who through their enthusiasm and interest in the Star Wars Universe have contributed to the advancement of the awareness of Star Wars and the goals and mission of the 501st Legion.
- Erich Kunzel – Conductor
- Dr. Michio Kaku – Futurist / Physicist
- Seth Green – Creator of Robot Chicken
A complete list of Honorary Members and Friends of the Legion can be found at http://501st.com/honorary.php
Joining The 501st
How do I get started?
The first step in preparing to join the 501st Legion is research. You need to decide, if you haven't already done so, which costume you wish to pursue in your quest to the Dark Side. There are many resources and tools available to you on the web and in the various books, comics, films and television series that comprise the Star Wars universe. The first three resources you should acquaint yourself with are the Legion Costume Reference Library (CRL), your local Garrison and the 501st Legion Detachment that serves the costume category you wish to make.
The Costume Reference Library (CRL) is an ongoing project to categorize and provide basic examples of Legion costumes and components. The CRL is maintained on the Legion website and can be found here. http://501st.com/crl/index.php I should be noted that the CRL is an on going endeavor and may not include all costumes currently accepted so don't get discouraged if the most recent Clone Commander from The Clone Wars television series isn't listed it doesn't mean that it will not be approved just that either no one has submitted it for approval yet or that the CRL has yet to be compiled for that character. However, it is recommended that you pursue an established costume character for your first 501st costume.
Through the Detachments you can see other member's costumes and build threads (WIP Threads), research and locate sources for costume components, learn how to make various components yourself and learn how to assemble components supplied by the various armor makers associated with the Detachments. A list of detachments and the costumes they support is located in the Appendix. You may also find contact information for the Detachments on the web here http://501st.com/members/displayUnits.php#detachments
Signing up for the forums at your local Garrison will put you in contact with like minded folks in your geographical area. Typically a Garrison will have programs to provide assistance and mentoring for you as you build your costume. The Garrison Membership Liaison (GML) will be your primary contact once you are ready to submit your costume for approval to the legion. A list of Garrisons and Outposts is located in the Appendix. You can locate your local Garrison or Outpost here http://501st.com/maps/index.php
How can I join?
If you own a high-quality costume representing any of the characters listed Costume Reference Library (CRL), just follow the steps below. There are no fees and the only requirements pertain to age and costume quality. The 501st is simply a fun, all-volunteer group of fans honoring the characters from the Star Wars saga. For further information regarding our mission, please read Article I of the Legion Charter.
Do you qualify for membership?
Do you own a professional quality costume representing a well-documented canon villain from the Star Wars films or Expanded Universe? Note: Rebel or Jedi costumers should join the Rebel Legion, our sister organization.
Are you at least 18 years old?
NOTE: Star Wars costumes that are commercially available may not be acceptable for membership! It is recommended that you contact your Garrison Membership Liaison or the Legion Membership Officer, before purchasing a retail costume.
|Question: What is screen accurate?
|Answer: The term "Screen Accurate" is tossed about very loosely these days. There are two sides of the field on this topic. One side will tell you that Screen Accurate can only be from Screen used items, or Linage. The other will tell you it's in the details and craftsmanship, or build.
|Question: What does canon mean?
|Answer: The term canon refers to what we see on screen as well, only this time it refers to what is seen more films, not the expanded LFL universe. Examples of canon characters are the four main Sith Lords, Darth Sidious, Darth Maul, Count Dooku and Darth Vader. Canon also refers to parts, as seen on TV and films. To be canon as possible is to strive to look just like the screen used Costume.
Fill out the 501st Legion application form to apply for membership. APPLY (English Only) All information submitted will be kept confidential and will be used only for 501st Legion registration and communication purposes, except information you designate as "public" which will be visible on your member profile page.
Select your Legion ID: You will need to select a Legion ID number (a 4-digit number which is not already in use). The 2-letter prefix will vary depending on your costume. For example, TK-#### would be a Stormtrooper and TB-#### would be a Biker Scout. For further information regarding our club costume prefix designations, please consult the Costume Reference Library. It is recommended that you choose a few (approximately 5-10) to submit to your GML with your costume images.
Prepare your photographs.
Upon submission of your application, the 501st Legion Membership Team will be made aware of your request to join. Your local Garrison Membership Liaison (GML) will contact you to verify your qualifications and will most likely ask for pictures of you in your costume for validation. See the 501st Legion Garrison Listings to identify your local GML.
Submit pictures of yourself ALONE against a PLAIN BACKGROUND (no convention photos, please). We will need photos with your helmet on and off (if applicable). Please make sure to include a full-length view of your costume (head to foot) from the front, back and both sides. Also be sure to take your photos with adequate lighting and at a high-resolution to help us inspect the details. For further information regarding the organizational structure of the 501st, please read Article III of the Legion Charter.
An explanation of high resolution images: High resolution images are images taken at the highest setting for your camera. An example of this would be (for an 8 megapixel camera) settings should be on 8 megapixels / fine. This should produce an image that is approximately 2448x3264 pixels. 300 dots per inch. See your camera manufacturer's manual for more information. The images must be well lit but not so much so that that all detail of the costume is washed out.
|Question: What should I remember when I take my pictures for approval?
|Answer: Make sure your pictures are taken with a good quality camera in a well lit environment. Indoors unless it's a studio usually produces pictures that are too dark to see any detail.
Wait for communication from the 501st Legion Membership Officer.
If your application is approved, you will receive confirmation via e-mail. You will get your Legion ID assigned and your record marked as "ACTIVE" in the 501st Legion member database. Please note that the 501st is an all-volunteer organization and application can take several weeks to review.
If you are not validated for membership, your local GML will work with you and provide recommendations and resources that can assist you in improving your costume to meet Legion requirements.
For the 501st your costume must look professional, and that requires a good build, fit and function. If your costume has soft parts (Material) make sure to iron or dry clean your costume before taking your submission or any other official Legion photographs. Remember, the real costumes were built for a movie, not really to stand the test of time. To mimic every detail may be within your realm, but it may not wear well. As HD screen caps and photos become available, parts are getting better and better, making costume builds far easier than ever before.
Screen accurate is a term that is used most often on the large auction site, mainly to attract buyers. Doing your homework, reading up and taking time before a build is always a better way to get the ball rolling in the right direction the first time up. Remember… Take your time there's no rush.
Remember, the 501st is a costume origination that has its standards at a reachable level. To take your costume to the next level is purely choice. The Costume Reference Library is built around the basis that anyone with the desire and the dedication can make and wear a Sith Costume of his or her choice. It is possible.
When you submit your finished costume, make sure you have some one who is helping you take pictures ensure that your costume is free of lint, and is appropriately placed on you. Just pretend you are getting ready to do a major event for Lucas Film. If your costume and the lighting look their best... so will you. Most GML's usually require front-Back and both sides to be taken.
Stand normally; this is not the time for those action shots. Normally when you troop, you will be required to wear your helmet at all times, but for your submission photos don't forget to do one with the helmet off if you are doing a costume that requires you to wear one, and make up off if you are doing a costume that requires you to wear make up and a hood. Hope this helps!
|Question: How long does it take to get my costume approved?
|Answer: The answer is based on some factors. Is the costume up to 501st Standards? Yes? Good... Factor in the current workload of your GML (Garrison Membership Liaison) (Example- How many costumes they have to look through for your Garrison). So let's say your GML is not that busy and on the ball, you're looking at a 24-72 hour turn around time. However it could take up to 2-4 months for larger Garrisons.
Other factors that may cause a delay is the approval of your costume by the Legion Membership officer who has the final say for all costumes and approves costume characters that are new to the Legion and have not been submitted before for approval. The same is true for your GWL (Garrison Web Liaison) and your profile pictures. Keep in mind that these officers are all volunteers and are also always doing something for the Garrison. So your time may vary. Be patient, the day will come when you will receive your ID #.
What the Legion and the Garrison Expects of you
Ok so you're a trooper now what? The first and most obvious answer is get out there and troop.
As a member of the 501st Lesion there are certain rules of decorum you agree to follow during your career. They are fairly simple and if followed will guarantee and long and enjoyable trooping career.
As an active member of the Legion you are:
- An ambassador of Star Wars™ the 501st Legion and your Garrison.
When trooping your goal should be to spread joy and wonder to the public and other fan based clubs and organizations by portraying your character in an upstanding and professional manner.
- Maintain your Legion Profile
Your Legion profile is your face to the world and provides contact and costume information for the Garrison and Legion staff. As a member you are required to manintain you profile to make sure it is accurate and complete during the annual online census, typically held in October.
- Stay in touch
Contact is typically maintained by monitoring the Garrison or Outpost forums and participating in trooping events.
- Vote
As an active member of the Legion entitled to vote in polls and elections related to Legion, Garrison, Squad and Detachment Operations. As with any democracy participation is the key. You are encouraged to participate in local forums, the Legion forums and your Detachment forums.
- Eligible to hold Legion, Garrison, Squad or Detachment offices.
While several positions are elected, as outlined above, there are many opportunities to serve the Legion and the public through appointed staff positions, charitable opportunities, and mentoring and assisting your fellow members and new people interested in joining the Legion.
- Eligible to acquire and produce 501st Legion swag and merchandise.
- Instantly a member of a tight knit "family" of Star Wars™ enthusiasts.
As with any family there will be politics, disagreements, squabbles and tensions. As a trooper you may need to remember from time to time that "we're all adults who dress up in plastic and spandex and go for a stroll in public". It is expected that you will treat your fellow Legion members with respect and courtesy in all things.
It is always important to remember why you joined the Legion and to also recognize that your reasons and goals my not always be identical to your fellow members respect and personal integrity are the key to achieving enjoyment and fulfillment during your Legion career.
What you can expect from the Legion and your Garrison or Squad
The 501st Legion is an inclusive, equal-opportunity fan club and will not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, or body type. The only requirements for membership are "ownership" of an accurate, complete, and professional-quality costume celebrating the Imperial (Dark Side) characters from the Star Wars films or its expanded universe sources, that the member is able to wear said costume(s).
Upon admission, members are assigned a unique four-digit identification number following in the tradition of the stormtrooper character, TK-421, mentioned in A New Hope. Preceding this number is a two-character prefix code denoting the costume of the member. The prefix codes and what costumes they identify are listed below. Members owning more than one costume still have only one identification number but are referred to using whatever prefix codes are applicable. Identification numbers will be maintained by the Legion Membership Officer and are permanently assigned. If members convert to inactive status, their numbers will be retired until such time as the member returns to active status.
The Legion
The Legion command is the international face of the Legion. It is there to manage and assist the local garrisons and troopers in coordinating and managing events and projects that transcend local boundaries. The Legion command is also responsible for maintaining the Legions focus and mission.
|"...The Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work..."
- Promote Interest in Star Wars.A growing number of people are experiencing a reawakening of their Star Wars fandom, new generations are seeking ways to celebrate their passion for George Lucas's modern mythology. The 501st Legion brings these fans together, reinforcing the enduring longevity of the Star Wars saga.
- Facilitate the Use of Costumes.
Some fans are content to collect action figures...other fans want to be action figures. Nothing professes your passion quite like building your own detailed costume replica of a classic Star Wars villain, and there's nothing quite like the feeling that comes from bringing the characters of Star Wars into the real world and sharing the magic with others.
- Contribute to the community.
The Legion was founded to simply provide a collective identity for costuming fans with similar interests, the 501st is proud to put its resources to good use through fundraising, charity work, and volunteerism.
The Legion cannot exist without the members. All that is required of you by the Legion is that you maintain the enthusiasm that brought you to the Legion and support the mission of the Legion by being an active and participating in your local garrison with professionalism and respect towards your fellow Legion members. Since the Legion is an entirely volunteer organization you may be asked to utilize your talents to help support and promote the mission of the Legion. As outlined earlier there are many opportunities within the Legion to serve the Legion, your local Garrison and your community.
Garrison, Squad, Outpost
Garrisons, Squads and Outposts are the local "chapters" of the legion. Garrisons and Outposts are typically set up along regional boundaries. Squads are sub-units of a garrison. A Garrison or Outpost will be you primary unit within the Legion, you may also chose to be affiliated with a squad if one is located in your area.
The Garrison structure is similar to that of the Legion with a CO, XO, GML, GWL, GPRO, etc. and their roles are identical to those at the Legion level only focused on their local area.
Squads are an administrative sub-unit of the Garrison in regions that are either geographically vast or where there is a high concentration of troopers within a Garrison. Squads are led by a Squad Leader who is a member of the Garrison Command Staff and reports to the Garrison.
Outposts are similar to a Garrison but are in regions where there is not a sufficient membership to form a Garrison. Typically Outposts only have a CO who performs all the administrative duties for their area. These units exist to facilitate the mission of the Legion and to assist you in your goals as a Legion member. The Garrison command is responsible for the organization and coordination of events and the promotion of the Legion at a local level. As an active trooper you should expect to be treated with respect, asked to fill supporting roles in the garrison as needed and to be contacted regularly by the Garrison command, either directly or through the garrison forums about events and activities in your local area and the regions around your Garrison. You should also expect to be kept up to date on Legion level activity and issues being discussed at Legion level.
However your membership is in the Legion. Garrisons and Outposts may not enact local rules or regulations that are in conflict with or more restrictive than those established in the Legion Charter or by Legion Counsel Resolutions or Legion Command policies. If you feel you are being treated unfairly by your local command you have the right and responsibility to bring the matter to the attention of the Legion command staff through Legion Membership Officer, the Captain of the Guard or directly to the Legion Commanding Officer or Legion Executive Officer.
|"Given the diversity of costumes encompassed in the Legion's collective costume repertoire, special themed units called Detachments may be created to improve the quality and awareness of a specific costume category in the Legion's CRL. These units serve as a resource for costumers both in and out of the Legion. Accordingly, their websites and forums may contain both public and 501st-only areas. …"
Detachments are non-administrative sub-units of the Legion. They have a command structure similar to the Legion with and elected Detachment Leader and typically a Detachment XO, Merchandise Officer, Web Master, and sometime an Armorer.
Detachments are virtual units that have no physical or geographical boundaries. Detachments provide a place for Legion members and the general public to research, discuss and find assistance in acquiring and building their costumes in a manner that can lead to approval in the 501st Legion. Detachments also assist the LMO and the GMLs in the assessment of membership applications to help ensure the accuracy and quality of the submitted costume.
Detachments do not approve memberships or costume submissions or set policy regarding which costumes are eligible for Legion membership. However they are often tasked to give advice to the Legion Membership Officer and Garrison Membership Liasians regarding specific costume submissions.
Detachments may also have a 501st Member only section on their forums where they may produce and provide Detachment / 501st related merchandise to their membership.
Trooping Guide
Ok you've got you armor and are ready for your first troop, or you 100th troop. Here is a compellation of the words of wisdom from your fellow members of the 501st Legion. It has been compiled from many posts on the Legion forum as well as personal experiences and anecdote heard throughout the years.
There are many reasons for trooping with the 501st Legion, raising awareness for a cause, promotional appearances, assisting in fund raising for charities, and just plan having a good time. There are typically two event classifications, canon and non-canon. A canon event is an event where the requesting organization requires a specific group of characters. Typically cannon events are either Original Trilogy (OT) or Prequels (Clone Wars). For an OT event only screen accurate original trilogy characters will be allowed to participate in the event. For a canon Prequel event only screen accurate Clone Wars era costumes from the movies or television series will be allowed. Screen accurate means unmodified armor, no custom paint schemes, no added badges, palderons, or overt identification or tags on the armor. Special note for Expanded Universe (EU) characters: Expanded universe characters are characters that are only documented in non-movie or television sources such as books, conics, graphic novels and video games. EU characters may be excluded from canon events at the request of the event promoter or the garrison command staff. How a troop is orchestrated: Trooping opportunities come from several sources both official and unofficial. Official troops are frequently generated through the Garrison or Squad command. They consist of events that are requested through the Legion request an appearance web page, direct requests from individuals and organizations to the command staff or direct requests or events organized by the Legion itself.
Legion Events are typically multi-garrison or large regional events such as national and international promotional events like the Cartoon Network Clone Wars television series or DK Star Wars book releases. National events often require a coordinated effort across many garrisons and will be locally coordinated by the garrison command staff. Frequently final event details are still being arranged up until a few days before the troop so don't loose heart if you think things are a bit vague Most troops will typically be posted on your Garrison Web Forums. There may be specific call requirements for an event, set by the requesting organization such as 1-Vader, 6 Stromtroopers, arrive at 5:30 pm troop from 6:30 until 9:00pm…. Etc.
Or an event may be a general call for as many troopers as the garrison can muster your garrison command staff should list all the requirements in the event posting.
Typically for new events the garrison staff or event captain will post an interest request post it is important that you respond to these posts especially if you are interested in trooping the event. The interest post is used by the Garrison Command Staff to determine if the troop will be viable. If little or no interest is expressed by the Garrison Members than the Command Staff will likely decline the event request and tell the event requester that the 501st Legion is unable to appear at this time. If there is sufficient interest the staff will typically request confirmation that you are defiantly able to troop the event. Important note: DON'T commit to doing an event if you don't intend on doing the event! Conversely if you do commit to doing an event make every effort to attend, we all know stuff happens and unforeseen emergencies can arise that may prevent you from attending, however once committed the reputation of the Legion and Garrison are now on the line to provide the confirmed troopers for the event.
Know The Code
Trooping is intended to be a fun and rewarding experience. It gives us all an outlet for creative expression through the construction and creation of our costumes and the development of our personae as Star Wars characters. It important to note that although we are all in this for fun we are representing the Star Wars universe to the public and should behave in a professional manner at all times when in costume. The Legion code of conduct is the guideline for behavior when in character and as a member of the 501st. community.
Pre Troop Briefing
Before trooping you need to make sure everything is in working order. Look for wear and tear, dirt, stains, scuffmarks etc. Clean and polish as necessary. Stock up on extra batteries, bottled water and repair supplies, in general just do a basic check of your kit. Try on your armor before your first troop. Wander around try the stairs. You will quickly discover what fits and what doesn't and learn the meaning of the term "armor bite"
Create a packing list, laminate it and keep it in your armor bin. Check you armor kit the day before. (make repairs as needed) Always have printed or written directions of where you are to meet. Share cell phone numbers with you fellow troopers. Take care of your feet! Wear insoles for those long troops. Check you repair kit, restock what ever is missing.
Remember: The longer you're in the armor, the hotter it gets. Testing out your armor at home for 15 minutes is not the same as trooping for two hours. Even in air conditioned locations, heat can be an issue. Used black permanent marker or other permanent label method to discretely write my TK id# on the inside of ALL my armor parts. If you drop during the event or forget anything while packing up it will increase your chances of return from a fellow member.
If you are on special medication or require special medication due to allergic reactions, be sure to share that with those around you and let them know where they can find it for you and how to administer it in an emergency. Let them know the warning signs.
Trooping is why we are all here, the important thing is to have fun, entertain the crowd and stay safe and healthy. There are two potential dangers that can easily be overlooked while trooping, Heat Exhaustion and Hypothermia. Heat exhaustion occurs when your body gets overheated and can no longer support its natural cooling mechanisms, See side bar for more information on the symptoms and treatment of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Hypothermia, although less common for a trooper that heat exhaustion is a potential danger in colder climates or at outdoor events in a cool, wet and windy environment such as a parade, see side bar on the symptoms and treatment of hypothermia.
Arrive Early
Check in with your fellow Legion Members and the event coordinator when you arrive at the event. If you are the first trooper there, check in with the event sponsor or venue point of contact. If possible, before you suit up, walk the venue or area you're going to be trooping look out for potential hazards, choke points, and blind steps.
- Use bathroom BEFORE getting into armor.
- Don't troop if you are sick, dizzy, tired or under special medication.
If you are on special medication or require special medication due to allergic reactions, be sure to share that with those around you and let them know where they can find it for you and how to administer it in an emergency. Let them know the warning signs.
Hydration is Important
Make sure you have enough food and drink during the whole trooping time (as trooping is quite exhausting, especially for beginners).
- Always behave as a stormtrooper is expected to, don't force public to do things they don't want (being prisoners... and so on).
- Watch out for kids, they are short and our field of view isn't the best. You don't want to hit them by accident
- Be polite
- Always carry extra batteries for your fans.
- If you had been asked for something you are not sure about, always send them with your officers! Do not invent an answer!!!
- Always make reference to your local unit website and 501st website
- Remember: We DO NOT SELL anything!!!! We make our own costumes.
- Never troop alone! always have some friend with you (cases where you are a lone trooper in your area)
- DO NOT expect ANYTHING in return. Don't expect free parking, don't expect food, don't expect gifts, they may happen but don't expect them.
- Remember to take a break every now and then.
- Always be aware of your surroundings
Even if you are in costume and not a handler, be mindful of your fellow troopers and if you notice someone badgering them, get a handler or step in yourself and discreetly move the trooper out of the situation.
- Always walk with a wall behind you (don't think anything funny guys ), because there is always THE idiot willing to look smart in front of his friends to sneak behind and grab the detonator or steal your gun in the holster (breaking the whole belt by doing so).
- Watch out of people who are too enthusiastic... they could be dangerous for your costume. Over friendly hugs really hurt when in full costume
- Try to get a spot in front of the equestrian units in your local parades.
The handler or Imperial Support Staff is a vital part of any successful troop. You are the eyes and ears of your fellow troopers. It is your job to keep everyone safe, on time and damage free. You will likely be asked questions about the Legion and be asked to take photos of people with the troopers.
- Be the eyes and ears of the armored troopers:
- Watch out for children that get underfoot easily, so they don't get stepped on or whacked with a blaster or backpack. Children are a big part of any event, since they love storm troopers, and are usually a little too overjoyed to see them. (Some adults act the same way too)
- Stop the troopers when someone wants a picture and you have time, if not try to play ambassador and let them know you're in a hurry to get somewhere.
- If the event has specific times and places for things "herd" the troopers to where they need to be when.
- Be the time keeper, keep the troop on schedule. Often troopers will need to be somewhere specific at an event. If the troops need to be somewhere keep an eye on the time, at a reasonable time before they need to be there, politely inform the people around the troops that they need to go and escort the troopers to their new destination. You might want to add some extra time because invariably they will get stopped along the way for "just one more picture"
- Remind the troops of breaks and make sure they take them. From time to time, about every half hour or so, check in with your helmeted characters to make sure they are doing ok, this can be a simple as a look and a "thumbs up sign" or discreetly stepping up and asking how they're doing. If the troops need a break politely let the public know that your trooper needs to go for a few minutes and escort them back to the pre-event staging area / dressing area.
- Act as a buffer / body guard for the troop. (Someone always wants to push Vader's Buttons or try to "steal" a nice E-11 Blaster, hijack a thermal detonator, or stick stickers on the armor.)
This is when a handler is really needed. They should step in between the costumer and the child and the costumer should then turn their back and walk away. You don't want to touch the child if you can avoid it, but you want to become a barrier between them and the costumer.
|First Aide Note
|You should only be providing medical care in certain situations.
- Street Sweeper / Pack Mule:
- Pick up various random pieces of armor that may fall off during the troop.
- Carry look after, wallets, watches, cell phones etc.
- Purveyor of Water (giver of life)
- Act as "official" garrison photographer:
- Take lots of trooping shots.
- Offer to help take shots for the public. "hey would you like to get in the picture too?"
- Dresser:
- Help people armor/de-armor if needed.
- Carry a fix-it kit.
- Garrison Ambassador
- Answer questions on the Garrison / Legion, why we are there, etc so the people in costume can act that character...
- Hand out PR stuff like stickers, temporary tattoos, business cards, flyers, etc.
One part of being a handler, beyond all of the standard helping out here and there, is to be mindful of where you are at. When we make an appearance, those in costumes should be up front and center. You want to make sure when your a handler your not "in the shot" when people take photos of video. Group shots for us are different obviously. However, when walking in parades or mingling at events, you want to stay behind those in costumes so you're not blocking someone's shot or having someone try and figure out why that trooper is hanging out with someone in civilian attire.
Parades are special cases. Frequently a parade organizer will set specific rules and limits on non-costumed support personal. In a televised parade you may be requested to march on a specific side of the troopers so as to minimize the possibility of you being in the television shot. Parade duties typically include taking photographs of your troopers, picking up bits and pieces of dropped armor (watch for hand back plates and thermal detonators) and herding cats. Troopers like to interact with the crowd and my have a tendency to slow down or get side tracked by photo requests, Keep them moving.
|If you are a photographer at any given event:
Care and Feeding of Your Costume
Pre Troop Briefing
- Unpack everything.
- Inspect your Armor, and or Hard props
- Ensure that your armor is free of cracks, dents, large scratches
- Fans are working inside your helmet
- Hard parts are clean and polished
- Inspect your footwear, make sure the sole is securely attached and the entire boot is presentable.
- Inspect your soft parts for storage damage. Iron or dry clean your soft parts where applicable.
- Repair any damage.
- Re glue things.
- Replace Velcro.
- Buff scratches.
- Touch up paint dings.
- "Magic Erasers" are great for removing marks on TK armor.
- Plastic polish.
- Ensure that you have everything packed and ready to go before your troop. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.
Post Troop Briefing
- Unpack everything.
- Clean your armor and under suit!
- Wipe out the inside of your armor with Clorox Wipes or other mild cleaner. Dry thoroughly. There is nothing worse than stink moldy armor.
- Put you bucket on a bucket stand or mannequin head. Make sure there is plenty of air circulation.
- Vader's (and other leather suits) turn your suit inside out and hang on a padded hanger to dry. You may want to give "problem areas" a quick spay of Febreze or a cheep vodka to help eliminate odors.
- Set shoes or boots out to dry. You may want to invest in a pair of shoe or boot trees they will help with drying and help the boots maintain their shape.
- Repair any damage.
- Re glue things.
- Replace Velcro.
- Buff scratches.
- Touch up paint dings.
Leadership and Discipline
Good leadership and discipline go hand in hand. As a member of the 501st you are expected to abide by the rules. The rules have been thought about and debated by your leadership teams from the inception of the Legion to current day. These rules encompass behavior, trooping and costuming standards. Some are simply not written in stone because we expect you to understand the basics of good stewardship and behavior.


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Thank you very much for the outpouring of kind words since last Friday. It meant a lot to me, and I'm happy to say that I have great news: things may not be quite so bleak as I thought last week.
For some background, since I haven't shared much of this publicly, my cat Punk very nearly died in September from a urinary tract infection. A slew of medicines turned things around after a rough couple of weeks, and he had two great weeks but then relapsed. As it turned out, the strain of infection he had was resistant to the antibiotics he was on, so he had to go on some new meds.
Because he wasn't back at 100% (as close to 100% as an 18 year old cat with three chronic diseases gets, anyway), the recovery this time was very, very hard on him. Punk had to be taken to the emergency room last Wednesday evening, then he wasn't handling the pain medication they prescribed very well — or eating, except when I would spoon feed him baby food — so I was… in a very bad headspace last week.
With non-stop attention and some tweaks to his medication dosages, he began improving steadily on Friday evening, started to eat on his own and seek out my company on Saturday, and he even meowed for the first time in two weeks on Sunday.
If this keeps up, this will be the third time he's cheated death (last month, and a bout with pancreatitis a couple of years ago), but I'm still nervous about him relapsing yet again. There's also the very real possibility that there is something else going on behind all his recent troubles…
But… he's a tough little guy, and he's had a great couple of days,which is very encouraging. He has even managed to get back to work on the strip with me (pictured above!), and we'll hopefully be able to keep at it.
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After restructuring Ndamukong Suh's contract, the Lions were able to re-sign safety Louis Delmas and still have some money left over. (Daniel Mears/Detroit News)
Allen Park -- So I was knocked out of commission this week by the most evil flu strain I've ever encountered.
Did I miss anything?
Just a bit, huh? Well let me, in my still-groggy state, chime in on a couple of issues.
First of all, great work by Lions president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew. When Lewand said the team would be "selectively aggressive" during free agency, he was expecting to be able to work a contract negotiation with quarterback Matthew Stafford to free up salary cap space.
When that didn't happen, Lewand already had a backup plan, which was to do a simple restructure of Ndamukong Suh's contract. That saved the team less than $8 million, where a Stafford extension would have been $10 million at least.
Yet, by front-loading the contracts, he was able to fit their four free-agent targets under the cap.
Chris Houston (five years, $25 million) counts $2.3 million on the cap this season.
Reggie Bush (four years, $16 million) counts $2 million on the cap this season.
Glover Quin (five years, $23.5 million) counts $2.03 on the cap this season.
Jason Jones (three years, $9.5 million) counts less than $1.8 million on the cap this season.
The Lions were able to sign four players, all of whom are projected to start and play vital roles, for a little more than $8 million on the cap. That's good work.
They still had some $5 million left before Friday, when they re-signed safety Louis Delmas (two years, $9.45 million). The rest of that money probably will be used on their free agents (Jason Hanson, Lawrence Jackson?).
Quick aside: I have seen some fan chatter critical of Stafford for not doing an extension. That's crazy talk. As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, Stafford had all the leverage in that particular negotiation. Whatever money the Lions were willing to pay him in an extension this year will be there next summer, and, if he can lead the team into the playoffs, there will be a lot more.
It would have been bad business for him to accept an extension this year.
As for Suh being willing to restructure, please understand that is a different animal. He didn't give back any money. He just allowed the team to pay him most of his yearly salary up front, calling it a signing bonus.
So don't think Suh was being completely altruistic and Stafford selfish. That's not the case.
Cap numbers ominous
What this last week has shown me — besides the need for a live-in nurse — is that the Lions are all in for 2013.
Lewand is playing a dangerous shell game with the cap. He's buying in with inexpensive first-year payments that will balloon at the back end of the deal.
Think about this: In 2014, barring any other contract re-workings, Suh's cap will be $21.4 million. Stafford's will be $19.3 million. That all but precludes a franchise tag for either of them, since the tag would be worth 120 percent of that last figure.
On top of that, Bush's cap hit the last two years of his deal is a combined $9.5 million, when he will be 30 and 31. Houston will have a cap hit of $6 million in each of the last two years of his deal, and Quin's hit is $5.05 million in each of the last two years on his.
These debts eventually come due, so Lewand will have a lot of work to do.
But he has done exactly what he had to do for now. If the team struggles again in 2013, coach Jim Schwartz and possibly Mayhew won't be around to worry about 2014 and beyond.
Win now, pay later — I am all for that.
Backus gave his all
Lastly, how classic was it for Jeff Backus to announce his retirement with a written statement. Perfect. He didn't hate the media. If you wanted to stand around his locker and shoot the breeze about hunting, fishing or the Wolverines, he was more than willing.
But turn on the cameras and recorders — uh-uh, he was gone.
The decision to retire had to be agonizing for him. I know he was coming to the facility regularly before free agency started. It seemed to many within the organization he was leaning toward coming back.
But, in the end, he decided he didn't have another year in him. Good for him. He certainly gave this organization all he had for 12 seasons. He never got the respect he deserved from the fans around here, but he got it from his peers and teammates.
They don't make them like this guy anymore. He played a tough position consistently well and missed one game in 12 years. And had that game been played a little later in the day (last Thanksgiving), he would have found a way to be on the field that day, too.
His pain threshold was superhuman.
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By Echelle, Pure Matters
I can't say enough how important it is to work on your core muscles.
This includes your abdomen, back, hips, and I like to include the glutes because they too are engaged in many core exercises and many of the back muscles attach at the glutes.
Not only is strengthening your core important for good posture, but by having a strong core, you're ensuring that you have less of that 'belly fat' -- which is the dangerous (visceral) fat. Visceral fat is bad because it surrounds the internal organs impeding their ability to function in their proper an intended manner.
To help your good fight towards a strong core and against the bad fat, here are my top 5 exercise picks:
PLANK (a.k.a.The Hover)
This exercise is great. I love how it kind of sneaks up on you to bring the pain. It forces you to really engage your core in order to maintain good form -- which is essential in any exercise. Once you're about 15 seconds into to 'holding' this position, you'll start to feel it burn as your engaged muscles are working to maintain the pose. You're not moving, but you're working hard. Those core muscles are engaged: they're working, they're getting stronger. You're getting stronger:
- Begin in the plank position with your forearms and toes on the floor
- Keep your torso straight and rigid and your body in a straight line from ears to toes with no sagging or bending
- Keep your head relaxed (neck in neutral) and look at the floor
- Hold this position for 10 seconds to start
- Over time, work up to 30, 45 or 60 seconds
SUPERMAN (a.k.a. Tantrum)
I love doing the Superman because it makes me laugh. I allow clients to let loose with this one when they are in the full Superman position and tell them that they can yell and scream if they want -- like a child having a Tantrum. They love it!
This exercise is fun, and you don't really feel it until you're well into it because you're having so much fun doing it:
- Lie face down on a mat with your arms stretched above your head (like superman)
- Raise your right arm and left leg about 5-6 inches off the ground (or as far as you comfortably can)
- Hold for 3 seconds and relax
- Repeat with the opposite arm and leg
- Now that you've got the gist of it, pick up the tempo (double time), and if you want, start yelling and screaming!
The stability ball is a great piece of exercise equipment. Not only is it inexpensive, it can be used for various exercises and is very valuable for key core exercises that will help you to achieve a strong core. Using the stability ball for variance on your typical crunch is fun and engages far more muscles (your core) in order to execute a proper crunch:
- Lie on the ball, positioning it under the lower back
- Cross your arms over the chest or place them behind your head
- Contract your abs to lift your torso off the ball, pulling the bottom of your ribcage down toward your hips
- As you curl up, keep the ball stable (the ball shouldn't roll)
- Lower back down, getting a stretch in the abs, and repeat for 12-16 reps
- Drape your body over the stability ball face down
- Use your hands to walk yourself forward so that the ball is under your shins
- Engage your core muscles to maintain a straight line with your body (from ears to toes) while keeping the ball stable
- Hold this position for 15 seconds, then over time work up to 30, 45 then 60 seconds
- Walk your hands backwards slowly until your feet touch the ground to safely dismount from the ball
- Drape your body over the stability ball face down
- Use your hands to walk yourself forward so that the ball is under your shins
- Engage your core muscles to maintain a straight line with your body (from ears to toes) while keeping the ball stable
- Hold this position for 5-10 seconds to ensure that you are stable on the ball
- Pull your knees in towards your chest to perform the 'tuck'
- Extend your legs back into the plank position
- Repeat 12-16 reps
- Walk your hands backwards slowly until your feet touch the ground to safely dismount from the ball
This exercise forces you to really focus on engaging your core muscles and staying present with the exercise. It will take some time to build up to, so be patient with it.
- Sit in the middle of the ball, directly on your 'sits' bones, both feet on the floor
- Pick one foot up off the floor and feel how you are engaging your core more
- Work your way up to taking both feet off the floor
- Use your core muscles to keep the ball stable (no rolling)
- The objective is to stay on the ball with your feet not touching for as long as possible
I hope you enjoy these core exercises, as they are some of my absolute favorites! Let me know if you work on your core regularly and what you do. If you want to try these exercises out, let me know what you think!
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Brooklyn, Mich.� On a fitful afternoon of racing � full of stops and starts from start to finish � this was how it had to end.
The chase finally was on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, with Sprint Cup series leader Jimmie Johnson running down Greg Biffle�s No. 16 Ford over the final 20 laps of the Quicken Loans 400.
And then it wasn�t, as Johnson�s full-throttle chase � �I was running as hard as I could,� Biffle said � led to a blown tire with three laps to go, sending Johnson skidding to a 28th-place finish and allowing Biffle to coast to the victory.
It was Biffle�s first win since he overtook Johnson thanks to an engine failure to win here at MIS last August. And for the Father�s Day crowd at MIS it was just another reminder that life in the fast lane isn�t all it�s cracked up to be.
�There�s always something that happens to the fastest car,� said Johnson, who certainly would know, having won a record five consecutive Sprint Cup series championships from 2006-10. �It�s almost a curse. You�re so stoked that your car is fast, but then you�re like, �All right, when�s something gonna happen.� And then it does.�
Over the edge
That�s racin,� I guess. And this is Michigan, where Johnson � the series� top driver with 63 career wins � is now 0-for-23 all-time. Michigan International Speedway is one of only five tracks where Johnson has yet to celebrate in Victory Lane. He has just four top-five finishes here, but twice has run out of fuel while leading with less than three laps to go.
�As I was running down the 16, I thought maybe this would be the year,� said Johnson, who already has three series wins this season and holds a sizable lead in the Cup series standings. �Most times we�ve been leading and something happened to us. So I thought, �All right, maybe coming from behind is gonna be the difference.� But something still happened.�
It did, and no one was happier to see it in his rear-view mirror than Biffle, who told his crew over the radio, �I love it when the 48 crashes trying to catch up.� When asked about that after the race, the mild-mannered Biffle, who was among those mourning the loss of friend and former NASCAR driver Jason Leffler, who died in a race in New Jersey this week, apologized for the choice of words, if not the sentiment.
�Let me clarify that a little bit,� Biffle said at his post-race news conference. �I don�t want to see anybody wreck. I should�ve said �make a mistake.� And that�s truly what he did. He pushed the envelope, and we all do that � I almost made a mistake, he almost busted me � and basically that�s what I was referring to, is breaking him. We got him to make a mistake, we got him to falter. � And it makes you feel good when you push the guy over the edge.�
'You had to survive'
All too often it�s Johnson�s No. 48 car driving others mad, or up a wall � if not into one. And just last week it was Biffle running second to another dominant showing from Johnson, saying afterward Johnson was �definitely in a league of his own.�
Even after Sunday�s win, Biffle admitted, �It was obvious that the 48 was a little bit faster than us again.�
But busting that myth is part of the chaotic fun of NASCAR, even at this lightning-quick, two-mile track at MIS. The fastest car doesn�t always win. And that was especially true on a day that featured eight caution flags for 38 laps at one of the circuit�s fastest tracks.
Most notably, it was the powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports team finding trouble. Jeff Gordon was a bystander for a good chunk of the race after plowing into a spinning Bobby Labonte on Lap 7, sending his car to the garage for repairs. Dale Earnhardt Jr., whose last two elusive wins were at MIS, led for 34 laps before running into engine trouble. Kasey Kahne, the fourth member of that team, looked ready to take control of the race as it reached the midway point but blew a tire and slammed into the wall.
�It�s just one of those days that you had to survive,� said Kevin Harvick, who ended up taking second after Johnson�s late charge came up flat.
Even Biffle, whose crew chief Matt Puccia appeared to make all the right calls Sunday, nearly lost it with only daylight in front of him, finding trouble in Turn 1 more than once as he tried to hold off Johnson.
�Wrecking when you�re leading probably isn�t the most prestigious thing to do,� he laughed later. �But I almost did.�
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The independent report, Does IFRS Convergence Affect Financial Reporting Quality in China was prepared by Dr Edward Lee and Professor Martin Walker of Manchester University, together with Dr Colin Zeng from the University of Bristol.
The researchers examined all Chinese companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges between 2003 and 2009 in order to understand whether IFRS convergence made their reported earnings more informative for investors.
The study looked for changes to the value-relevance of earnings – the degree to which changes in reported earnings affect share prices – and found that this increased following IFRS convergence in 2007, and was almost certainly the result of convergence itself.
Manos Schizas, senior economic analyst at ACCA, explained: 'The researchers took advantage of something close to a natural experiment, set up unintentionally by Chinese policymakers. Although IFRS-converged Chinese Accounting Standards (CAS) only came into force in 2007, many companies (issuers of 'B' shares intended largely for foreign investors) were required to provide IFRS reconciliations for years long before this. By observing differences between them and other listed companies, they were able to distinguish changes brought about by IFRS convergence from changes brought about by other trends in the Chinese and global economies.'
The research also revealed that IFRS convergence led to companies improving the quality of disclosures only where there were other strong incentives for them to do so, such as:
- A high level of dependence on the equity markets for funding
- Being outside of direct Government control and lacking access to Government subsidies
- Being based in a less-developed region
- Having significant foreign ownership
- Being a manufacturer.
Manos Schizas added: 'IFRS convergence is a good example of how Chinese policymakers have matched and integrated accounting reforms with economic ones – it is actively helping China achieve more balanced, equitable and sustainable growth led by the private sector. Like most recent reforms of the accountancy profession in the country, convergence has been closely associated with the China's development as a market economy.'
For ACCA, the findings give further weight to the importance of IFRS as the international standard for financial reporting, with Manos Schizas concluding: 'We've always argued that global standards benefit investors; convergence has worked for China, and other markets are sure to take notice.'
Professor Martin Walker of Manchester University commented: 'Other studies have suggested that emerging economies such as China would not necessarily benefit from IFRS convergence because of their legal enforcement and investor protection frameworks are still incomplete. This study shows that IFRS convergence has been beneficial where companies have had appropriate legal, governance and commercial incentives to provide high-quality disclosures; and that seems to have been the case for most, but not all, companies. As China's capital markets continue to develop, the benefits of IFRS convergence will grow.'
ACCA believes that these findings vindicate the views of such stakeholders as the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA), who argue that local application of international standards is of paramount importance and will remain a challenge for years to come. ACCA shares the belief that, in order to consolidate and build on the benefits of convergence, the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the accountancy profession will need to be enhanced on a continuous basis.
- The full academic research report is supported by a policy summary which discusses the importance of value relevance, the research methodology and China's capital markets' performance relative to other advanced and emerging economies, as assessed by the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2013.


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Detroit -- Drayton Florence had it in his hands — an errant pass from Colts rookie Andrew Luck near midfield — and he dropped it. Then he dropped to the ground and did a few push-ups as punishment.
Two plays later, the penalty was more severe, after Florence, the Lions' veteran cornerback, let another Colts rookie, receiver LaVon Brazill, get behind him in the end zone to haul in a 42-yard touchdown. That defensive lapse — "Inexcusable," coach Jim Schwartz fumed in his postgame press conference — allowed the Colts to pull within 33-28 with 2:39 left, and it set the stage for another fourth-quarter collapse Sunday at Ford Field.
The Lions became the first NFL team since the 2000 San Diego Chargers to lose three consecutive games they led with 2 minutes remaining in regulation, according to STATS LLC. They're only the third team in NFL history to lose three straight home games by blowing fourth-quarter leads, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
A year after setting records for their late-game heroics, the Lions are back to setting records for futility.
So what gives?
"We're not making the plays when they count," Florence said, when asked to sum up the chain of events that led to Sunday's 35-33 loss to Indianapolis. "If I make the interception, the game's probably over. If I don't let the guy get behind me in Cover-4 (defense), the game's probably over. But this league isn't, 'If you do or if you don't.'"
No, there is no "if" allowed in the bottom-line business of the NFL.
"Either you make the play," Florence agreed, "or you don't."
And once again Sunday, the Lions didn't, particularly on defense, which left everyone — the players included — repeating the same questions after Luck flipped a pass to Donnie Avery, who scooted into the end zone as time expired, and helmets and headsets started flying in disgust.
"How?" cornerback Chris Houston asked, shaking his head. "How and why? That's the only two things that were in my mind. How and why that happened? How? I'm still puzzled."
Not so fast
Puzzled is one way to put it, as the Lions tried to piece together another mind-blowing loss Sunday.
And while there was plenty of blame to go around — another third-down run call on a potential clinching drive? — in the end it was the defense that was on the field, unable to stop Luck or fate or destiny or whatever it is the Colts have working for them right now.
Indianapolis, held without a first down on eight possessions in three-plus quarters Sunday, somehow managed to put together eight- and 11-play drives that went 85 and 75 yards, respectively, to win the game in the final 4 minutes.
How? A personal foul, a dropped interception, blown coverages in a patchwork secondary — you name it, they did it.
"I think we get too relaxed," Houston said. "Guys get too relaxed instead of going out there (and) staying focused."
Too relaxed? Meaning …
"Guys think the game is over," Houston said. "And that's what happened."
I don't know if that's really what happened Sunday, but I do know this: The Lions' defense, for all the good it has done this season — surprisingly so, at times, given some of the personnel issues — hasn't made the kind of game-changing plays it made a year ago. At least not with the same frequency, and certainly not in the clutch, outside of that long-ago overtime win at Philadelphia.
Turnover reversal
The contrasts between 2011 and '12 are easy to draw at this point, with the Lions falling to 4-8 on the season and completely out of the playoff picture.
But here's one that's been largely overlooked: The Lions are one of a half-dozen teams in the NFL without a scoring play from their defense this season. They're one of only four without one from their defense or their special-teams units. And the other three at the bottom of the heap aren't exactly the company you'd like to keep: Jacksonville, Oakland and Philadelphia.
Last year, the Lions were among the best in the league at creating havoc and capitalizing on it, tied with the Bears for the league lead with seven defensive touchdowns. They were ranked in the top five in both fumble recoveries (12) and interceptions (21) in 2011. But for whatever reason, those turnovers — five fumble recoveries and 10 interceptions in 12 games — simply aren't happening.
Sunday, they actually won the turnover battle with the Colts, picking off Luck three times. But they should've had a handful, at least. And even when they did make a play, they still found a way to muck it up.
Take Florence's second-quarter interception that he returned for what initially appeared to be a touchdown. Turns out he stepped out of bounds at the 10-yard line. Oh, and Jacob Lacey got flagged for an illegal block in the back — trailing the play — to push the Lions back to the 20. After a three-and-out from the offense, the Lions had to settle for another Jason Hanson field goal.
And take the final two drives, when the pressure flushed Luck from the pocket but no one in that front four managed to bring him down. Not before he'd run for a first down or found another open receiver.
"It's just frustrating," linebacker DeAndre Levy said. "It's hard to put into words, losing three games like we did — last play, last drive. Having chances and just not executing? It's just draining."
And yet that's exactly why this season has gone down the drain.
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1. Bears ... 7
3. Bills ... 6
4. Packers ... 5
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Atlanta — They're growing quickly now, sweating through the toughest moments as if they've been here before. You see the evolving talents everywhere, from the freshmen off the bench to the big guy in the middle.
The Wolverines will play in the national championship game, and there are many, many reasons they got there. They held on to beat Syracuse, 61-56, in the Final Four Saturday night, and naturally, their primary playmaker was 6-foot-10 center Mitch McGary. Hey, why not?
When Michigan plays Louisville on Monday night, it could be back to Trey Burke, or Glenn Robinson III, or Tim Hardaway Jr. It could be about making a few more clutch free throws — yikes, have Michigan fans opened their eyes yet? But there's no doubt this team has changed because the kid in the middle has become the man in the middle.
No longer is McGary a revelation — he's been dominant the entire NCAA Tournament. But what he and his teammates did to Syracuse was downright nasty. Oh, they struggled against the famed zone defense, but they solved just enough of it by planting McGary at the top and letting him unleash his remarkable talents.
This time, he dropped no-look passes, grabbed a bunch of rebounds and then added to the drama by missing a few free throws. As the games are tightening, the Wolverines are toughening, and when your center leads the way with six assists and adds a double-double — 10 points, 12 rebounds — well, this is looking like a truck that will be hard to stop.
Louisville will present an entirely different challenge, with its tenacious, pressing defense, and it'll probably be back in Burke's hands. But after John Beilein sprung McGary on Syracuse, you figure he'll come up with something. You just wonder how many elements McGary has left to unveil.
"You know, I consider myself a good passer, sometimes too crazy for Coach Beilein," McGary said. "But during the summer, I was doing no-look passes. Just the time and the moment, just trying to make the right play."
Great time for growth
The time and the moment, that's what riveting runs like this are always about. Beilein picked the judicious time to insert McGary in the starting lineup, and the freshman has attacked the moment. In five Tournament starts, McGary has three double-doubles, and was one rebound shy in the two other games.
But about those passing skills? Before Saturday night, he didn't have more than two assists in a game all season. This is the expansion we're seeing more and more, as Caris LeVert came off the bench to score eight crucial points, and as Jordan Morgan made huge defensive plays down the stretch.
It was Morgan who lost the starting job to McGary, but there he was at the end, drawing a charging foul on Brandon Triche with Michigan clinging to a 58-56 lead. Fittingly, it was Morgan who sprinted downcourt for the exclamatory dunk that sent the Michigan crowd into hysterics as the buzzer sounded.
Yes, the Wolverines missed too many free throws — four in the last minute. But they also played the final two minutes without any timeouts, and you know that jangled a few nerves for Michigan people. Perhaps you've heard the tale of the last time the Wolverines played in the Final Four, when Chris Webber called a timeout they didn't have.
This time, against Syracuse's pressure, Michigan hung on.
"It took forever (at the end)," Morgan said. "I was kind of looking at the clock and, man, how much time is left? We showed a lot of poise in the last minute and knocked down just enough free throws."
Roles become rolling
McGary sheepishly admitted the game wouldn't have been so taut if he hit his free throws — he was 2-for-6. But his passing was the game-changer, and when he slid a no-looker to Robinson III for a dunk early in the second half, his ascension to national breakout star was just about complete.
"The fire's always been burning (inside McGary)," Beilein said. "He's made these incremental steps all year long. Sometimes you look at him and there's some really brilliant things. Then other times you can see he has a lot to learn. He embraces all that, and the best is yet to come."
It mirrors this Michigan team, the youngest in the entire tournament field, now playing for the title. On a night when Burke and Hardaway Jr. combined to shoot 5-for-24, the Wolverines pulled it out because everyone pitched in.
Syracuse did a solid job hawking the guards but McGary turned out to be the zone-buster. The bigger he plays, the further Michigan goes, the humbler he tries to stay.
"Just finding a role on the team," McGary said. "Opponents are keying on Trey and Tim a lot. I'm just getting a lot of open looks and making good decisions."
He has been the missing piece, and now all the pieces are in place. The Wolverines don't always make it look easy, but they keep finding their way, shortly after finding their big man.


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Different museums like the Museum Folkwang, well-known throughout Germany, or the Red Dot Design Museum attract visitors interested in art.
Moreover, the Philharmonic Concert Hall as well as lots of theaters offer innumerable cultural entertainment opportunities.
"Essen - Die Einkaufsstadt" – These large and bright letters on the roof of our hotel building mean "Essen – The city for shopping" and welcome everybody who goes shopping in the downtown area of Essen with more than 700 retail shops and boutiques. The central location of the Mövenpick Hotel Essen at the beginning of the pedestrian zone is the perfect starting point for an extensive shopping tour.
The pedestrian zone and especially the streets "Kettwiger Straße", "Limbecker Straße" and the area around the Kennedy Square attract enthusiastic shoppers with lots of shops, cafés and restaurants. Moreover you will find one of Germany's largest inner city shopping malls: "Limbecker Platz" offers more than 200 different shops.
Smaller shopping zones in the various districts of Essen like Rüttenscheid, Werden, Borbeck, Altenessen or Steele also offer a unique shopping experience.
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