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FEBRUARY IS American Heart Health and the American Heart Association wants Americans to be educated about the most important muscle and organ in their body ... the heart.
It's what keeps the blood pumping through your arteries and veins. While the brain is the bodies control center, without the previous oxygen circulated via pathways originating at the heart.
It's called a vital organ for a reason.
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It really is that simple. All you need is the motivation. Yet, the AHA estimates that nearly 70 percent of Americans don't partake in the proper amount of physical activity they need.
It's recommended to participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate activity, five times per week. Any exercise is better than none. Start slowly, build from there.
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Low density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol for short, is what is coined bad cholesterol. And it's just that, bad.
High levels of LDLs in your system can lead to a buildup of plaque in your circulatory system, which can lead to heart disease and strokes.
A fully blocked artery can lead to a heart attack and even a partial blockage can increase blood pressure and force your heart to work overtime to keep the necessary amount of blood pumping throughout your body.
Keep track of your cholesterol levels, cut out the bad fats from your diet, increase your fiber intake. Exercise is also beneficial in controlling your cholesterol level.
3. Eat Better
Simply put, most Americans need to eat better.
The AHA estimates that an alarming 90 percent of U.S. residents fail to eat a truly heart-healthy diet.
But just what does a heart-healthy lineup of food consist of?
Lean meat, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products are all staples of a healthy diet. Foods rich in saturated fat and lacking in nutritional value are not.
4. Manage Blood Pressure
Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, is no joke.
The heart has to work extra hard to push blood through its vessels, increasing pressure on arteries and veins. This can injure the circulatory system. The good news is these small tears can be fixed by the body's defense system. The bad news? These 'repairs' are great at trapping plaque in the blood stream and are the building blocks for blockage.
A healthy diet, regular exercise and managing your stress levels are all easy methods at reducing blood pressure.
5. Lose Weight
The overwhelming majority of obese people are so because of two contributing factors: A poor diet and lack of exercise. Poor diets usually consist of high-fat content foods which increase blood pressure and plaque buildup in the body. Carrying around increased weight also places strain on the body, both physically and mentally in terms of stress.
There are many varying techniques and studies surrounding weight loss, along with a multitude of fad diets, lifestyle-change plans and other assorted ideas. Some of these are free; some are not. It boils down to a simple premise ... burn off more than you take in.
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Consistent high levels of blood sugar can lead to diabetes.
Diabetes, left untreated or unmanaged, can lead to damage done to your heart, eyes, kidneys and other organs.
The AHA considers Diabetes one of the six major controllable factors in staving off heart disease.
Keeping your sugar levels low can be accomplished through limiting or eliminating the amount of simple sugars in the body, i.e. soda, desserts and candy.
Exercise is also key. Medication may be necessary, but even if that's the case, don't give up the fight against high sugar levels.
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Clots, hardened arteries, aneurysm and circulatory damage ... none of these are pleasant or high on people's must-have lists.
However, smoking is a major contributing factor in all of them. Smoking also decreased your ability to partake in cardiovascular activity because of the effects it has on your lungs. You get winded easier. The sooner you get winded the more likely you will be to cut short or give up completely on exercise.
Heart health is important. The steps to keep it healthy are equally as simple in scope. It's all a matter of motivation.
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I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that has some problems with the GPS:
If I use internet my navigation works but when I turn the 3G off, GPS does not work.
Do I need internet/3G to use GPS?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that has some problems with the GPS:
Do I need internet/3G to use GPS?
In short: GPS works without an active connection, it's completely passive.
GPS has however an addon feature called A-GPS (assisted GPS) which speeds up the startup (time to first fix) considerably. It basically warms up the receiver with GPS status data such as time, coarse location and most of all GPS satellite orbit location data (ephemeris data download). Everything of this is also included in the GPS signal but a cold start needs longer if the receiver needs to fetch it itself. With A-GPS this data is downloaded from the internet and fed to the receiver.
Note: The A-GPS data is good for some days but deteriorates over time until the phone needs longer to (once!) cold start again (or a internet re-download is necessary). You can trigger a manual redownload with some apps, for example GPS status.
Basic Concepts
You are confusing two different concepts: "GPS" and "Navigation", that are used for two distinct scenarios on your device.
GPS is used to pin-point your location in the globe. Navigation is used to plan and track your movements from point A to point B.
While Navigation may depend on 3G or Wi-Fi to access the internet and retrieve maps and other information as to graphically present your location in relation to the designated route, GPS doesn't use the Internet, it works communicating directly with antennas and in turn with satellites to ascertain you global position.
Phone Settings
There are two phone settings regarding GPS, one is the GPS on/off toggle, the other one is the A-GPS (Assisted GPS), that actually relies on Internet Connectivity as to provide faster and some times more accurate results:
Navigate offline
If you need navigation capabilities while offline, you can use an app that relies on maps downloaded to your phone. Personally I'm happy with Navfree: Free GPS Navigation by Navmii available from Google Play Store. I've downloaded some maps, for Portugal, around 90Mb, but afterwards I'm fully capable of navigating without any internet connection.
Maps are provided by OpenStreetMap.org free of charge and updated by a large community.
About GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. DoD. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS.
Read about it at:
About Navigation
Navigation is the process of accurately ascertaining one's position, planning and following a route.
Read about it at:
GPS and navigation are separate concepts.
GPS itself does not require Internet connectivity. However, many navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps or Waze) require an active connection in order to access map data on-the-fly, compute directions, look up traffic details, search for points of interest, etc.
There are other (usually paid) apps that don't require Internet connectivity for navigation because they provide this data as a separate download. Directions, turn-by-turn navigation, POIs, etc. can then be accessed from data that is stored on SD Card, while the device is offline.
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I was just introduced to the notion of projective module (through Matsumura, Commutative ring theory), and there it is said that the reason that there is no easy description for injective modules (along the lines of "projective modules are direct summands of free modules") is that there is no notion dual to free module. Could somebody enlighten me about the difficulty of such construction, i.e., why would it be meaningless to reverse the arrows in the universal property definition of free module?
Caveat lector: this answers your last question "why would it be meaningless to reverse the arrows in the universal property definition of free module?", regardless of the fact that this is not exactly what you want for your purposes: see Qiaochu's comment below.
The universal property of a free object (e.g. free module) expresses the fact that the forgetful functor has a left adjoint, the free functor.
A cofree functor, the one that gives you cofree objects, i.e. those who satisfy the dual universal property to free objects, would be a right adjoint to the forgetful functor.
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Cracking effort in the Gold Cup.
Cracking effort in the Gold Cup.
December 2013 Update
FC Anji Makhachkala - SOGAZ Prem'er Liga
Bit of a different monthly update as the SOGAZ Prem'er Liga takes a break until March 2014. However, we still have the Europa League!
UEFA Europa League
Tying Salzburg was a bit of a let down, but I believe the boys were just tired over the busy fall. We rebounded nicely against Amiens in a dominant win.
UEFA Europa League Group Standings
We finish a couple of points behind Olympiacos. That draw against Salzburg hurt us, but nonetheless, we still qualify and move on to the knockout stages.
UEFA Europa League Knockout Draws
We've drawn the German club, Schalke, for our 1st Knockout match. The draw could have been nicer to us, but we'll just have to make do. The match won't happen until the end of February 2014, so he are now in a 2 month lull. A few friendlies and the change to heal all wounds before the league's home stretch.
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2013 Global Review
Domestic Clubs
Brazilian Campeonato Brasileiro
2013 - 1st São Paulo, 2nd Grêmio, 3rd Atlético Mineiro, Relegated Santo André, Sport Recife, Cortiba, Nautico
2012 - 1st Palmeiras, 2nd São Paulo, 3rd Atlético Paranaense, Relegated Portuguesa, Santos, Ponte Preta, Goiás
2011 - 1st São Paulo, 2nd Flamengo, 3rd Santos, Relegated Vasco, Aval, Ceará, América (MG)
Barclays Premier League
2012-2013 - 1st Man Utd, 2nd Arsenal, 3rd Man City, Relegated Sunderland, Stoke, Wolves
2011-2012 - 1st Man City, 2nd Man Utd, 3rd Arsenal, Relegated Aston Villa, Everton, Wigan
Serie A TIM
2012-2013 - 1st AC Milan, 2nd Inter, 3rd Juventus, Relegated Siena, Bologna, Crotone
2011-2012 - 1st Inter, 2nd Napoli, 3rd AC Milan, Relegated Parma, Catania, Cesena
Liga BBVA
2012-2013 - 1st Barcelona, 2nd Real Madrid, 3rd Valencia, Relegated Zaragoza, Elche, Córdoba
2011-2012 - 1st Real Madrid, 2nd Barcelona, 3rd Athletic, Relegated Rayo, Mallorca, Betis
1. Bundesliga
2012-2013 - 1st FC Bayern, 2nd Dortmund, 3rd Wolfsburg, Relegated 1860 München, Hannover, St. Pauli
2011-2012 - 1st Wolfsburg, 2nd Stuttgart, 3rd Bayern Leverkusen, Relegated Augsburg, Hoffenheim
Ligue 1 Orange
2012-2013 - 1st Lyon, 2nd Lille, 3rd Monaco, Relegated Troyes, Nancy, Lorient
2011-2012 - 1st Lyon, 2nd Lille, 3rd Marseille, Relegated Sochaux, Brest, Montpellier
SOGAZ Prem'er Liga
2012-2013 - 1st Spartak Moscow, 2nd CKSA Moscow, 3rd Lokomotiv Moscow, Relegated Shinnik, KamAZ
2011-2012 - 1st CKSA Moscow, 2nd Zenit, 3rd Rubin, Relegated Krylia Sovetov, Volga NN, Tom, Spartak Nalchik
American/Canadian Major League Soccer
2012 - Winners Colorado, Runners Up Real Salt Lake
2011 - Winners Seattle, Runners Up New York
Domestic Cups
Carling Cup
2012-2013 - Winners Everton, Runner Up Fulham
2011-2012 - Winners Tottenham, Runner Up Liverpool
The FA Cup with Budweiser
2012-2013 - Winners Everton, Runner Up Blackburn
2011-2012 - Winners Fulham, Runner Up Arsenal
TIM Cup
2012-2013 - Winners Cagliari, Runner Up Lazio
2011-2012 - Winners AC Milan, Runner Up Roma
Copa del Ray
2012-2013 - Winners At. Madrid, Runner Up Athletic
2011-2012 - Winners Real Sociedad, Runner Up Osasuna
2012-2013 - Winners Gladbach, Runner Up Schalke
2011-2012 - Winners Stuttgart, Runner Up Cottbus
Coupe de la Ligue
2012-2013 - Winners Dijon, Runner Up Marseille
2011-2012 - Winners Toulouse, Runner Up Nice
Rambler Kobuk Rossii
2012-2013 - Winners Lokomotiv Moscow, Runner Up Chernomorets (RUS)
2011-2012 - Volga NN Toulouse, Runner Up Rubin
Nutrlite Canadian Championship
2013 - Winners Montreal Impact, Runners Up Toronto FC
2012 - Winners Toronto FC, Runners Up Montreal Impact
2011 - Winners FC Edmonton, Runners Up Montreal Impact
Lamar Hunt US Open Cup
2013 - Winners Portland, Runners Up Columbus
2012 - Winners Los Angeles, Runners Up Chivas USA
2011 - Winners FC Dallas, Runners Up Atlanta Silverbacks
Continental Cups
Domestic UEFA Champions League
2012-2013 - Winners Man Utd, Runners Up Barcelona
2011-2012 - Winners Real Madrid, Runners Up FC Bayern
UEFA Europa League
2012-2013 - Winners Benfica, Runners Up Fiorentina
2011-2012 - Winners Sporting CP, Runners Up Dortmund
Copa Santander Libertadores
2013 - Winners Racing Club, Runners Up Grêmio
2012 - Winners Boca, Runners Up São Paulo
Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana
2013 - Winners Botafogo, Runners Up Boca
2012 - Winners Godoy Cruz, Runners Up Corinthians
2011 - Winners Vélez, Runners Up Flamengo
CONCACAF Champions League
2012-2013 - Winners Chivas, Runners Up América (MEX)
2011-2012 - Winners Monterrey, Runners Up Los Angeles
Domestic International Cups
FIFA Club World Cup
2013 - Winners Man Utd, Runners Up Antlers
2012 - Winners Real Madrid, Runners Up Monterrey
2011 - Winners Barcelona, Runners Up Santos
National Competitions
African Cup of Nations
2013 - Winners Ivory Coast, Runners Up Senegal
2012 - Winners Morocco, Runners Up Tunisia
UEFA European Championship
2012 - Winners Italy, Runners Up France
CONCACAF Gold Cup
2013 - Winners Mexico, Runners Up Costa Rica
OFC Nations Cup
2012 - Winners Samoa, Runners Up New Zealand
Santo Andre relegated
Great going in both league and Europe League - think you have the squad to win both? At least foreigners are no obstacle in Europe....
January-February 2014 Update
FC Anji Makhachkala - SOGAZ Prem'er Liga
Our winter break gave us some time to play a few friendlies, rest some players, and heal some injuries.
Russia - Lower Division - Lokomotive Abakan - won 9-0
Russia - Lower Division - ChGPI Grozny - won 12-0
Russia - Prem'er Liga - Zenit St. Petersburg - won 6-0
Russia - Prem'er Liga - Kuban Krasnodar - won 4-0
Czech Republic - Gambrinus Liga - SK Dymano České Budějovice - won 7-1
USA - MLS - New York Red Bulls - won 5-1
UEFA Europa League
This was expected to be a tight affair with Schalke succeeding. I think we showed Europe that were'not done yet. The first match was great, including a goal for Alzáte, a new transfer on his first match. He came off the bench with 20 minutes to go for his first senior goal ever anywhere. The second match was not difficult. We won with a good run from André who sped by all on a brilliant individual effort.
UEFA Europa League 2nd Knockout Draws
Luis Alzáte - M/AM R - Alzáte joined us at the opening of the transfer window from Colombian club, Medellin on a free transfer. He was impressive in the friendlies and came off the bench in the first Schalke game for his 1st goal. He's already a $6M rated player.
Managerial Thoughts
The season starts up again right away. We'll have to deal with a busy schedule as we also have the Europa League and the Rambler Kubok Rossii Cup all to go. I believe we can win the league and I wouldn't mind the Russian cup as well. As for the Europa League, one round at a time.
Last edited by cerud; 12-07-2012 at 22:45.
10 February 2014
Kerimov Looking to Leave Anji
In a stunning announcement, Kerimov, Chairman of Anji Makhachkala, has stated his intention to step down. While no reason has been offered, it is expected the club continuing financial woes are to blame. Anji currently sit in 1st in the Russian Prem'er Liga. They are also involved in the Europa League and Kubok Rossii.
decent run so far in the EL, hopefully Kerimov stepping down doesn't royally **** you over financially!
2014 Youth Candidates
FC Anji Makhachkala - SOGAZ Prem'er Liga
Youth Candidates
I actually got a couple decent strikers in the mix. They'll go nicely in my non-existant youth squad.
Mikhail Gusev - AM RL, ST - Gusev has some decent physical stats for the 15 year old. Hopefull he can improve the rest.
Sergey Martazanov - ST - Apparently an aerial master! No pace, so that's a little annoying, but if he can improve some, he is a likely contender for at least a backup spot in a few years.
Two nice results against Schalke .
Good results against Schalke but Lille looks a tough draw in what appears to be a very tough competition to win this season.Hopefully anyone who takes over has a bit of money to help with the finances.
I'm sure you need more than 'a bit'.
25 March 2014
Said Abdulaev Takes Over as Chairman of Anji
Former director Said Abdulaev is welcoming his new role as Chairman of Anji. However, in speaking to media earlier today, he remarked on the financial situation that is plaguing the club.
"We have much to do at Anji. A business cannot function when it is losing this much money each and every month. Something must be done." -Chairman Abdulaev
The move has left financial experts puzzled. In an odd first order of business, Abdulaev has cancelled all links with other clubs, including one with England's Tottenham Hotspur, which was bringing money into the club. He has also balanced the current financial siutation with a new $33M bank loan. This now increases Anji's total loan debt to $160M with monthly payments estimated around $930K.
One analyst exclaimed, "Did Abdulave learn about fiscal responsibility from the Lehman Brothers?!?!"
In other news, current manager Cerud has been asked to remain at his job. No managerial changes are imminent.
Yeah, so this new Chairman isn't a savior. He's a power hungry village idiot. I may just finish the season and look for a new job. This club is a one way ticket to bankruptcy.
March 2014 Update
FC Anji Makhachkala - SOGAZ Prem'er Liga
SOGAZ Prem'er Liga
A triumphant return to the league. This was pretty much the only good thing of this month. Spartak Moscow gave us a few problems, but other than that, this was us playing our game against easier opposition. We should have won all these matches and we did. Simple as that.
Rambler Kubok Rossii and UEFA Europa League
Both the Kubok Rossii and the Europa League kind of need to be described together because their matches were so close to each other. Going into the first match against Lille in the Europa League, we looked good...until my starting goalkeeper injuried himself in training and was ruled out for 10 days. That spanned the entirety of these 3 matches. On top of this, my backup goalkeeper was not registered for the Europa League because of the limitations of homegrown players. I had to use a 16 year old prospect in net.
To the match. Our goalkeeper couldn't match up. On top of that Lille injured both my top strikers, Eto'o and André in the first 14 minutes. I was also awarded 9 yellow cards and 1 red (a record for me!). Even the end match report talked about the bias of the referee. I just don't have luck in big games and refs, I guess.
The Kubok Rossii meant I could use my backup goalkeeper, but I didn't have my two best strikers. In fact, out of my three strkers, one was healthy. On a normal day, Krasnodar should be easy to beat. They dominated us.
The return match with Lille was better. We had Eto'o back, albeit not ready for a full match. We made it close, but were unable to get the final goal to send it to extra time.
So basically between the 13 and 24 of March 2014, we exited the Europa League, the Kubok Rossii, and got a new Chairman that made a deal that would have made Shylock in the Merchant of Venice sit down and cry.
The Standings
At least we're doing great in the league! We have qualified for the Champions League and look to solidify our top spot sometime next month. However, I am having serious doubts about staying another year. Yes, we have made the Champions League, but the impending wage cuts will mean I will have no players to play in it. I'll finish this season and then re-evaluate.
Probably a good idea to get out soon, especially on a high.
irl they'd probably end up doing a Rangers
April 2014 Update
FC Anji Makhachkala - SOGAZ Prem'er Liga
SOGAZ Prem'er Liga
The loss to Zenit put off the inevitable. We ended up winning the league with a win against Ural. So, with 3 matches left to go, we are finished as the champions of the Prem'er Liga!
The Standings
I had thought that it would end up in a bit of a fight to the finish between us and CSKA Moscow. However, CSKA has fallen hard, giving away matches for free to other clubs. Rubin have moved comfortably ahead of them with 3 matches to go. As for me, I'm strongly considering a move away in the off-season. I have no idea where, so long as they are financially viable.
16 May 2014
Cerud Reaches 200 Matches on Final Game of Season
The upcoming match against Rubin will mark Cerud's 200 game as a manager. So far, his career has seen him in Brazil, Costa Rica, and Russia. However, rumours have been circulating that this eventful match may also be his final match with Anji. It has been well publicized that Cerud and newly appointed Chairman Abdulaev disagree on the future of the club. Both have denied any damaged relationship and have pledged to continue along with Anji's title winning season.
2013-2014 Season in Review
FC Anji Makhachkala - SOGAZ Prem'er Liga
1st Place - League Title Winners
The League
Standings | Past Positions | Fixtures - It was a very good year in the league. We ended up winning with a large point lead, 12 points. Other clubs didn't manage the home stretch as well as we did. We had our own problems, but they were in other competitions and not the league. This also awarded us $10M in prize money, always an asset.
The Cups
Rambler Kubok Rossii - We disappointed in this competition to only make the quarter finals. Our Board wanted at least a semi final finish.
UEFA Europa League - We did better in the Europa League; however, injuries and registration issues with our goalkeepers hurt us in the end.
The Stats
Goals Scored - 82 (1st in league)
Goals Conceded - 25 (2nd in league)
Average Attendance - 22 105 (5th in league)
The Players
Squad | Transfers - The squad is good and will last for a while, but they cost too much. It will definitely need some trimming from foreign players and a few lower cost domestic Russians brought in.
Hosny - DM, M LC - Our Egyptian midfielder is wanted by several other clubs. He led our club in assists in all competitions and contributed goals as well.
Carlos André - ST - André came from my former club, Santo André. I was hoping that he would continue to dominate in front of the net and he didn't disappoint. He only played a part of the season, but was 2nd in goals only behind Eto'o/
Samuel Eto'o - AM L, ST - Team leader in goals and a dominant presence on the pitch. I was lucky to be able to resign him, especially for the wage cuts that he agreed to.
The Backroom
Finances - Well, we were horrible and now we're flush! The Board just injected $21.5M, which helps. However, they have also lowered our wage budget for next year, meaning I have to cut $9M worth of wages out of the squad.
Facilities - They're upgrading the youth facilities. The move to the new stadium in still a few years off, but I'm not sure why they thought they needed it anyway.
The Awards
- Russian Premier Division Players' Select - Hosny - 1st Place, Maxim Kanunnikov - 3rd Place
- Russian Premier Division Top Goalscorer - Maxim Kanunnikov - 2nd Place
- Russian Foreign Player of the Year - Mehdi Carcela - 1st Place
- Russian Premier Division Managers' Select - Mehdi Carcela - 2nd Place
- Russian Premier Division Team of the Year - Mehdi Carcela (M R), Hosny (M L), Maxim Kanunnikov (ST)
The Goals Revisited
- Hire Staff - Achieved.
- Achieve a top 4 finish - Achieved and won the league!
- Make 1st Knockout Round of Europa League - Achieved. Made the 2nd Round.
- Make a profit - Achieved? Will help, I guess...
Plans for Next Season
Honestly, I don't know right now. The club now has $70M in the bank, but they will lose about $6M each month. With the ticket prices at a mere $5.20, there is no logical way to lower the wage budget unless I have only two players and a backroom staff of just me. It may be time to move on, but if the Board is willing to bankrupt themselves for the sake of the club....no idea what to do.
Last edited by cerud; 14-07-2012 at 06:18.
A fantastic season, but probably best to get out sooner than later; the future looks very bleak under the new chairman/village idiot!
I'd be tempted to have a crack at the CL, but when a club is leaking that much money it makes the job virtually impossible.
See how far you get then chuck it once you're out
GL in whatever you decide
Congrats on the League title btw
Congratulations on the title win
Now you can leave!
Great, now run!
Difficult. Depends how you think you'll do in the ECL. If you think you can get to quarter final or better, the revenue generated might just plug the gap, but you'll have to do that year after year. I wouldn't quit, but would apply for a new job if one comes up.
If I was you I'd get the hell out of there as soon as possible
Great season! Anji seems like a sinking ship, but I wouldn't leave just yet. Just see how you do in the CL this season, and if a better job comes up take it then!
I'd have a crack at the Champions League then leave.
29 May 2014
Cerud Leaves Anji on a High
We saw it coming. No one can deny otherwise. Canadian-born manager Cerud, in a press conference today in Moscow, confirmed his exit with Anji. It has been well publicized in Russian media that Cerud was unhappy with several moves by Said Abdulaev, the club's new chairman and while the club is on financially stable grounds at the moment, the impending need to cut players and staff was a main source of contention between Chair and former manager. Speaking to media, Cerud stated,
"Anji offered me my first opportunity to manage in Europe and I won't forget that success that we brought to this club. However, success requires more than a single season. I wish all the best to whomever takes the reigns at Anji."
It is rumoured that under his breath, Cerud further said, "They will need it."
This was not an easy decision. I know that I could have stayed and probably won another league title and possibly a decent run in the Champions League before I really had to start worrying and begin to dismantle the club. But that's not what I want. I want a club that I can manage effectively and to have a Chairman that understands his job. That's wasn't going to happen here. And so, I move on. No idea where I'll end up, but I won't be just sitting on my ass for long!
Managerial Club Record
To rule the football world! But first, lunch.
They wont ever have a manager to the standards of you again .
Congrats on winning the league,you deserve better then to be on a sinking ship.
Well done on winning the Russian League.
1 June 2014
Cerud Garnering Interest in the Netherlands
It seems as though Cerud won't be out of a job for long. The Canadian manager has emerged as the early frontrunner to take over sc Heerenveen after the sacking of Fred Rutten. Cerud stated that managing in the Netherlands for such a respectable club is exactly the kind of challenge that he was looking for.
"Heerenveen has been a well managed club, both on the pitch and by their Board. It's about time that they brought in some silverware to go along with their success in the Eredivisie. To be attached to such a club is an honour and a challenge that I would definitely consider."
6 June 2014
sc Heerenveen and Cerud Reach Agreement
Today, sc Heerenveen Chairman Robert Veenstra welcomed Cerud as the new manager of the Dutch club. Cerud spoke to media at a joint press conference, where he reiterated his enthusiam for working in the Netherlands, paying special attention to the quality of the squad in place, the financial prudence of the club's Board and Directors, and the legacy to the club in general.
"I have great respect for sc Heerenveen and look forward to bringing success to the club. When I look at the club, I see one that has always been on the cusp of being something great. I can tell they all want it. They have tasted Champions League football and are desperate to get back there one day. However, that also means domestic success. The KNVB Beker Cup has been won before and it can be again. So too can the Eredivisie."
Cerud will meet with the current backroom staff later today.
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
I have signed a two year contract at $425 000/year. It's a significant pay cut from what I was making at Anji, but the viability of the club won out in the end. I am now at a club that I believe is on sound footing and will give me a place from where I can better grow my reputation.
About the Club
sc Heerenveen was founded in 1920. After playing in regional and lower national football for decades, they finally won promotion to the Eredivisie for the first time in 1990. They were the first Frisian club to ever reach this height in Dutch football. Relegation came quick and saw them drop back down only to fight back and rejoin the top flight again in 1993.
From here on, they began to build as an Eredivisie club. Their highest even finish came in 2000 with a 2nd place finish and a spot in the UEFA Champions League. In 2009, they won their first and only major trophy, the KNVB Cup, the main domestic cup in the Netherlands.
The Stats
Year Founded: 1920
Status: Professional
Reputation: National
Nickname: ---
Fierce Rivals: SC Cambuur
Other Rivals: FC Groningen
The Stadium - Abe Lenstra Stadium
Location: Heerenveen
Year Built: 1994
Capacity: 26 100 all-seater
Owner/Rent: sc Heerenveen
Corporate: Average
Training: Top
Youth: Average
Junior Coaching: Average
Youth Recruitment: Above Average
A decent setup. I'm happy that there is a good youth setup as I hope to be able to bring in domestic youth into the first team eventually. There are already a few prospects that have possibilities. In looking at last year's attendance's, the club may need to look at expanding the capacity or a new stadium in the near future.
Here is the Abe Lenstra Stadium.
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Nice move, probably the best decision to move from Anji in the end. Where did Heerenveen finish last season?
Dutch love .
Good tradition of youth there.
Good luck with Heerenveen!
Best of luck at Heerenveen
I leave Holland for Russia, you leave Russia for Holland, nice twist there! Good luck with Heerenveen, hopefully you find just as much success as you did in Russia, but with more financial stability!
Nice cameo in Russia.
Heerenveen has potential - could go a long way
2014-2015 Pre-Season
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
The Stats
Eredivisie: Achieve a respectable league position
Media Prediction: 9th of 18
Betsson Title Odds: 200-1
Wage Budget: $14 011 296
Currently Spending: $11 765 895 ($2 245 401 cap space available)
Transfer Budget: $3 000 478
Main Kit Sponsorship: $2 120 608 (expires 2015)
Additional Kit Sponsor: $222 000 (expires 2015)
TV Rights: $3.45M
Average Ticket Price: $29.90
Average Season Ticket Price: $406
Season Ticket Holders: 17 899
Estimated Value: $30M
National Club Ranking in Netherlands: 7th
- Qualify for European Places Playoff.
- Make Quarter Finals of KnVB Bekker Cup.
- Make a profit.
I've tried to be financially prudent, not going after every player that I want and trying to work within the budgets that have been set. So far, so good. The squad is coming aloso nicely. I was also able to get rid of the majoirty of reserve players who would never have a hope in playing first squad football. The Board initially only wanted a midtable finish, but I believe that we can and must push for more. We need to expect more from ourselves, which is why I want to make the European Places Playoff. That's at least an 8th place finish.
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13 July 2014
Spain Wins Consecutive World Cups!
It took penalties to make it final, but Spain have triumphed in winning their second FIFA World Cup in a row. A concerted effort by Fernando Liorente gave Spain all the firepower they required; however, Argentina did not go easily into the dark. The Spanish striker also won a spot on the Dream Team.
The next World Cup will be held in Russia in 2018.
FIFA World Cup 2014
Group A: Mexico, Brazil, Nigeria, Romania
Group B: Colombia, Italy, Russia, Honduras
Group C: England, Argentina, Denmark, Morocco
Group D: Ghana, France, Sweden, Saudi Arabia
Group E: Spain, Turkey, South Africa, South Korea
Group F: Slovenia, Uruguay, United States, Uzbekistan
Group G: Belgium Australia, Chile, Senegal
Group H: Germany, Japan, Paraguay, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Both the Italian and French managers have resigned from their duties. It looks like no one has been fired.
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2014-2015 End of Pre-Season
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
The Matches
Netherlands - Jupiler League - FC Volendam - tied 1-1
Netherlands - Lower League - GVC Wageningen - won 5-0
Netherlands - Jupiler League - NAC Breda - won 3-1
Belgium - Jupiler Pro League - R Standard de Liège - lost 1-2
Belarus - Vyssshaya Liga - BATE Borisov - won 5-1
Netherlands - Eredivisie - FC Oss - won 3-0
The Players
Squad | Transfers - We made a few changes, mainly bringing in strength up front in strikers and depth in defense. The difference transfers also netted us approximately $600K.
Thomas Kaminski - GK - I wasn't expecting to sign a new goalkeeper. I was figuring that I'd use the guy I had now. However, Kaminski is younger and much better. I was also able to sell my former keeper for more money than Kaminski cost.
José Contreras - D/WB/M RL - Contreras recently played his last three seasons with FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie as a starter. I needed a leftback and he's our guy. He was solid for FC Utrecht and I was happy to get him on a free.
Cayfano Latupeirissa - ST - Latupeirissa was my first signing for the club. He comes from 2. Bundesliga's Paderborn, where he was underused. I can assume you that he will be much more effective with us.
Pre-Season Thoughts
The pre-season went well. Most of the other teams we played were close to our calibre, either a little lower or little higher. I was happy with solid wins against BATE and FC Oss. The loss to Standard was disappointing, but we have quickly become tactically sound and are well prepared for the Eredivisie.
I'm also happy with the squad as it stands. I expect a couple potential moves in January, but nothing substantial. I think was have a squad that can push up the table. Now to do it.
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England falling at the Quaters again I see .
August 2014 Update
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
This is still going to be a tough league. I was happy to bounce with with a good win after our loss to AZ. Our main problem, as was in Brazil, is defense. However, half of our goals against came from the one match. I'm hoping that once we get into the season a few months, things will settle down a bit.
The Standings
It's still very early, but we're on the right trach. I'm hoping for at least an 8th place finish in order to qualify for the playoffs at the end. However, the better we do now, the better our chances for European football will be next year.
Last edited by cerud; 25-07-2012 at 22:07.
Expected you to go somewhere bigger than Heerenveen.
Great work in Russia while I was gone! (Does your new team have hearts in its crest? O.o)
September 2014 Update
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
It was a short month, only two league matches in total due to international commitments. However, we won two cleansheet performances and have begun our move towards a strong position. We are still in the hunt for more too; just because we are higher than 8th place doesn't mean we only want to hold onto what we got. We will push for more.
KNVB Beker Cup
Our first match in the KNVB was another good performance, ensuring that we were not scored on in the entire month of September in all competitions. Almere City is a Jupiler League team, a league below us.
The Standings
We are still in 6th place, but are maintaining a close proximity to the higher clubs. It will difficult to break into that group. They are strong. We also haven't played any of them yet, so I don't really know what to expect.
We have also received our expectations from the Board for the KNVB Beker Cup.
KNVB Beker Cup: Reach the Quarter Finals
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Decent start in the Netherlands, might take a few seasons to break down Ajax and the other big clubs at the top though.
18 October 2014
Cerud Making a Name for Himself in Netherlands
Not even half a season into his first campaign, and Cerud has already attracted the interest of other well known Dutch clubs. Alex Pastoor has been fired by AZ and Cerud is the first name on Chairman Erwin Drost's list as a replacement. However, given sc Heerenveen's record as of late, Cerud may wish to stay where he is.
October 2014 Update
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
Well, it began as a good month. However, PSV put brought us back down to reality. We have been progressing up the table, but we were no match for the defending title champions. We didn't play well, but it probably wouldn't have mattered as they took the match to us right from the beginning. To call it a bloodbath is being nice. We were slaughtered by a much better club.
KNVB Beker Cup
Unfortunately, our match against PSV was immediately followed by our next KNVB match. It took us 30 minutes of extra time to finally put down Telstar, a team that we should be winning against easily. Hopefully, morale is at least improved from the win.
The Standings
Regardless of that humbling loss, we have moved into 2nd place in the standings, albeit tied with PSV. This next month will be difficult though as we face Ajax and Vitesse in back to back matches. I'd take ties in each, just to maintain morale, hopefully eke out a win in one of them. Crazy that those 6 goals scored against us by PSV are almost half of the total against us.
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Good start to life in the Netherlands,looks like Ajax will be a tough nut to crack.
Nice start in Holland.
I'd certainly stay.
Very encouraging start in the Never-Netherlands. I'd definitely stick the season out
Good luck in Netherlands. I rather wait till Ajax or PSV come calling tho.
Above all expectations so far. Only 3 points between you and 6th, though! Tight table at the moment.
November 2014 Update
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
This has been one of the more odd months of my football career. We began with Vitesse. By the 15th minute, I was down to 9 men on the pitch due to 5 injuries. I even had to substitute two players at the same time from injury, which I've never been forced to do before. Unfortunately, one of those injured was my starting goalkeeper, now out with a broken finger for 6-7 weeks.
We were able to handle Feyenoord, but Ajax destroyed us. We looked as though we were in awe of them. They were up 3-0 by the 7th minute. Didn't help that my backup goalkeeper is only rated at one star. Then, at the end of the match, I told one of my defenders that I was unhappy with his efforts, given that he ended with a 4.7 rating. Instantly, my entire squad was listed as "seems confused". Confused!?!? This players has an own goal and gave up another one on a horrible pass. So, I decided that a team meeting was in order. I stated that I was happy how we had been doing, but I felt we could do even better. This was based on 3 losses in 5 matches. That didn't go over well, with one of my players calling the meeting "a waste of time". I'm really not endearing myself here.
We ended on a positive note with two wins, but the responses of my squad to me is making me wonder if I made the wrong decision in coming here.
The Standings
We're stilling 3rd place, understandably behind Ajax and PSV. The season is almost half done and I am happy with the record we have. I'm not sure how we can crack those two higher teams. I've tried to encourage my Board to expand out stadium as we are selling out most matches. However, they don't believe that it's necessary. I'll keep trying as the option is offered, because we could really use the added gate receipts.
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Finishing 3rd behind Ajax and PSV is certainly no disgrace, and has to represent a successful first season. Take the 5 goal hammering from Ajax out of the equation, and your goal record is comparable to theirs too. It looks from the outside as though you are very close, and perhaps just one big signing away from breaking the top two apart. I know the season's not done yet, but I don't think you're very far away.
1 December 2014
sc Heerenveen Commit to Youth
Both Chairman Veenstra and club manager Cerud were on hand today to discuss a new youth initiative. The club has announced a $6.25M upgrade to their youth facilities as well as a renewed effort to their junior program. Cerud has been quoted before stating a commitment to local youth development in order to grow the club.
The youth facilities are currently listed as Average and upgrading will begin once the season is completed. Junior coaching has gone from Average to Good.
30 December 2014
Cerud Named Russian Manager of the Year
For those who remember Anji's dominant Prem'er Liga victory last year will remember who led them there. Canadian manager Cerud has been named Russian Manager of the Year for his efforts.
"I'm happy to accept this award. My time in Russia was punctuated, but I enjoyed my time and the fact that we were able to reward the fans for it. This award is only possible because of the achievements of the club"
December 2014 Update
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
A good month for us to get back on track. We should have won the FC Oss match, but a tie still gave us 7 of a possible 9 points.
KNVB Beker Cup
We jumped to a very early lead and were looking good to hold on. However, 7 yellow cards and 1 red card later, that lead went away and we just couldn't hold on. We were very undisciplined and unfortunately deserved to lose.
The Standings
We're one match past the halfway mark and sitting in 4th Place, only 1 point behind 2nd place Vitesse. I was aiming for a top 8 finish at the beginning of the season; however, I'd now enjoy a top 3 finish. Our progression through the first half tells me that it is possible. I am looking for a couple players in the upcoming transfer window, ideally a centreback and striker. Hopefully, I can find what I'm looking for.
We also have a bit of a break until 20 January 2015. So, a few friendlies will keep us fit until then.
Last edited by cerud; 25-07-2012 at 22:08.
Ajax look a bit to strong for everyone.
Congrats on the Manager of the Year award for your time at Anji.With a bit of luck you could claim 2nd,Ajax look too strong for everyone else.
Top 4 should definitely be the aim, you've kept up well with PSV and Vitesse so far so I expect that to be the case come end of the season .
January 2015 Update
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
We started the new year with a great win against AZ. Our new striker, Torghelle, also got a goal on his debut and set up a couple more. However, he ended up fracturing his arm in the second match and is now out for 5 weeks. As Kurt Vonnegut would say, "So it goes..."
I wanted a centreback and striker and I got them.
Jerry Akaminko - D RC - Akaminko was recently with FC Midjylland in the Danish Superligaen. I paid $1.4M for him, a bit more than I wanted, but he's still young and is able to mentor.
Sándor Torghelle - ST - He's older at 32, but still very good for this league. He's spent several years in Hungary with Videoton, but he was looking to move up and probably find a place to retire. He was cheap at $170K, can mentor, and once his fractured arm heals, he'll be ready to go.
The Standings
Still in 4th place. This will be a tough group to break into as all of these clubs have strong records. All I need is one win against these clubs and that would push me ahead to them. I will at least get a chance in February as we play Ajax. Either elation or humiliation, not sure which.
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Top 4 would be a great achievement for this season, still a while to go though, and you could easily break into the top 2!
Pulling away from the chasing pack nicely . As Scarman said, top 4 would be great.
Going Nicely,hope you can keep the pressure up and nice to see you pulling away from 5th.
Going well, seems you have no problem scoring goals. Just need to keep a tighter ship at the back and you'll rocket up the table!
28 February 2015
Greece Wants Gerud
Aris have sacked Giannis Papakostas and Chairman Vasilis Tsavalos has publically named sc Heerenveen manager Cerud as his desired replacement to lift the club out from their current slump. However, it is unlikely that Cerud is willing to leave as his Dutch club is performing well in their table.
February 2015 Update
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
We beat Ajax!!! And then lost to AGOVV in a match that we should have won. Definitely a Jekyll and Hyde month.
The Standings
We have moved within 6 points to top spot. I think Mikal was right; we are letting in too many goals. Our new centreback is working well, but we may need to look at bringing in some support on the back end. If cut out a few more goals against, that could be the difference we need.
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15 March 2015
Russian Interest in Cerud Lingers
The troubles of Lokomotiv Moscow and Terek Grozny have led to firings of their respective managers. Cerud, former manager of Anji, has been named as a prospective candidate for both positions. Cerud has tactfully remained noncommital, likely due to his former ties with Anji. sc Heerenveen maintains a good position in the Dutch table and it is likely that Cerud will remain where he is.
2015 Youth Candidates
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
Youth Candidates
Not really the best of intakes. There is a midfielder, Marco Evers, but he'll need a bit of work. I also have a Dutch Canadian in the group!
Marco Evers - M C - Decent physical stats for a 15 year old, but he's still going to need a lot of work.
Roberto Hattrell - DM, M C - Yeah...home nation advantage ain't gonna to help this fella.
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March 2015 Update
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
Our record was enough to keep us in the hunt for those top spots, but the real bonus was in getting back-to-back wins against PSV and Vitesse. The PSV match was great to watch. We played them to the outside where they weren't able to get any decent shots. Everything was long range and easily handled. In the offensive end, we were strong in the box and our strikers performed well when they had their chances. The Vitesse match was a little lucky as we snuck one off an indirect free kick, but I'll take wins any way they come.
The Standings
With those two wins against PSV and Vitesse, we have moved into 3rd place and have a 4 point cushion over Vitesse. Ajax and PSV are the only two ahead of us. Ajax are still holding onto their 6 point lead on us, so they will be hard to bring down with only 5 matches left to go in the season. However, overtaking PSV is still possible. I'm pretty sure that we've played most of the more difficult clubs already, but some of the lower table clubs have given us problems. Every match will count.
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Brilliant month there, just what was needed. Nice to see all those clean sheets as well, means you can get those 1-0 wins at this late stage in the season. Third should be the aim now! If two teams are level does it go down to goal difference?
Great month, hopefully you'll be able to keep 3rd!
Looking good for a successful season. Top three will be a great result!
Going right down to the wire.No matter what happens,you've done brilliantly.
April 2015 Update
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
Another good month that keeps us in the run for European football next season. The Feyenoord match was great to watch. We were up by 4 goals before they even registered their first shot. However, we got a little lazy in the end and they got a couple back.
The Standings
We are only 3 points behind the two league leaders! If only we had won a couple of our ties or losses, this could be a very different season. Still, we are guaranteed a 3rd Place finish in the league with 1 more match to play. We also have the European Places Playoff after this. I'm not sure how that works just yet, so we'll see. The top 8 teams go up for this playoff. Not sure how it works.
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2014-2015 Season in Review
sc Heerenveen - Eredivisie
3rd Place - Qualified for UEFA Europa League 4th Qualifying Round
The League
Standings | Past Positions | Fixtures - A 3rd Place finish is a great achievement for the club. Looking back through our fixtures, there were only two matches that we were completely outclassed in, our first matches against Ajax and PSV. In the second half of the season, we beat both of them showing that it is possible. Our point total is hopeful as well as we were only 3 points behind the champions, Ajax. I think that will a little help, next year could be very good for us.
The Cups
KNVB Beker Cup - We didn't do as well as expected. It was even a lower club that took us out. However, it was during a minor crisis moment for the club. I think that these matter have been resolved and we should be better in the coming season.
The Stats
Goals Scored: 83 (2nd in league)
Goals Conceded:(38 (4th in league)
Average Attendance: 25 946 (4th in league)
The Players
Squad | Transfers - As I was not part of the club when Beckers was brought in yet, I ended up making a small profit in transfers this year, around $1M. There were a few players of note this year.
Thomas Kaminski - GK - In 28 league matches, half ended in clean sheets. This young goalkeeper has a bright future here.
Rodrigo Alborno - M/AM L - A loanee from our parent club, Inter, Alborno lead the squad in assists and chipped more than a good share of goals as well.
Michael Chacón - AM C, ST - Our young striker has started well. A tally of 14 goals in 16 league matches will mean he should see increased time next year.
Luca Magnini - AM RLC, ST - Our second loanee from Inter, but wow do I wish he was a permanent signing. He broke every goal record this is to break, club and league. He has a bright future wherever he ends up. Hopefully, I may be able to sign him for real in a couple years.
The Backroom
Finances - We lost about $3M this year, but the qualification of the Europa League next year should see us recoup some back.
Faciilities - I bug our Board every chance I get for them to expand the stadium, but nothing works. We sell out most matches and have a general capacity of 99%. I did, however, get them to agree to a youth upgrade.
The Awards
- Voetballer van het jaar (Footballer of the Year) - Luca Magnini - 1st Place
- Eredivisie Topscorer - Luca Magnini - 1st Place
- Talent van het jaar (Talent of the Year) - Luca Magnini - 1st Place, Rodrigo Alborno - 3rd Place
- Keeper van het jaar (Goalkeeper of the Year) - Thomas Kaminski - 2nd Place
- Fans' Player of the Year - Thomas Kaminski
The Goals Revisited
- Qualify for Europa League - Achieved. We had a great year and make automatic qualification.
- Make Quarter Finals of KNVB Cup - Failed. Just missed out.
- Make a profit - Failed. Hopefully next year.
Plans for Next Season
I'm still planning of sticking around with sc Heerenveen. This means that we need to look at improving the squad for the Europa League, but I also don't want to reinvent it as they are working well. We will lose Magnani though because he is a loanee. Hopefully, I can grab him again for another year. I'd also like to perform better in the league, break into the top 2.
Last edited by cerud; 25-07-2012 at 22:10.
Congrats on 3rd and other than the cup, a very good season in all. A nice platform to take into the next season, and like you said, a couple of additions to cope with the extended fixture list would be ideal.
Been a while since I've been around here due to one thing or another but it looks like things are still going well here cerud . A steady season as Mikal says apart from the cup. Hopefully you can push on next season and have some success in Europe too.


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The news might have initially leaked out late last week, but Activision and Hasbro Gaming have officially announced a new Transformers videogame coming to consoles this year to coincide with the release of 2014's Transformers movie.
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The question is whether or not it halachically qualifies as a "tree." This has ramifications regarding orlah, as well: In Eretz Yisrael, where even doubtful orlah is forbidden, classifying papaya as a tree fruit would effectively render it prohibited, since most commercially available papaya is from the first three years of the plant's life.
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Other than this, of course, like all Black kids of my generation, I sat and watched every single episode of Roots on television with my mother. But the fact is Roots was more about slavery and Black America than our beginnings in Africa—so it didn't spark any desire in me to learn more about African history. Not even close.
This is why learning of Africa through the movement to liberate South Africa transformed my thinking, began the process of washing away an entire early life of profound self-hatred, and, for the first time in my life, gave me a land base with which to connect. Except for Native Americans, the original "owners" of this land, every people in our nation come from somewhere, be it voluntarily as immigrants, or through force, as was the case with our ancestors. And through the years since college, as I evolved as an activist and writer and I encountered so many Africans from Africa studying in America, or permanently living in America, or Americans of different races and cultures who had visited Africa, or had lived or worked there for extended periods, I felt a great guilt that I had not gone.
Yet somehow I was subconsciously afraid to make the journey, afraid of what I might feel once I landed, afraid that I would be so pulled emotionally by the experience that I would not want to return home to America. And afraid that because my ancestors are centuries removed from there that I would be a foreigner in the most uncomfortable and unpleasant ways. But in the past two years the desire to go had grown so enormous, so great, it had so filled the belly of my spirit that I determined I couldn't put it off any longer.
The question was how was I going to go—how could I possibly afford such an expensive trip while still recovering from the costs of two Congressional campaigns in three years, and other debts that were mounting? Some people laughed at me, with a good deal of sympathy, when I suggested aloud, on more than a few occasions, that it would be great if someone could just bring me to Africa. Indeed, both Africans and Americans seemed to be patting me on the head with pity whenever those words dared drop from my lips. But then it happened. Miraculously.
Dorsey Spencer, my fraternity brother in Alpha Phi Alpha (the oldest Black Greek-lettered organization in America) emailed me just a couple of months back and asked if I still wanted to come to Africa to speak. I had forgotten that he reached out to me a year or two prior, informing me that he was working at the American University in Yola, Nigeria. I was in shock. YES!
I didn't care what they wanted me to do, what the topic was to be, nothing. What I knew was that the God I believe in very deeply had answered my prayers and I was finally going to Africa. Overcome with emotions in that moment, I just cried. I thanked Dorsey profusely, again and again and again.
Finally, it is not lost on me in the whirlwind past days that I've had, that we've all had: Hurricane Sandy caused great destruction to my adopted hometown of New York City and surrounding areas like New Jersey, where my mother still remains without heat and hot water. For sure I've offered her a hotel or my condo apartment (which she ironically helped me purchase) but she refuses, completely. I am praying her lights come on today, before I get on this plane to Africa in the morning. I've visited her, given her money and batteries for her flashlights per her wishes, but she will not budge. She is a senior citizen, a beautiful one at that, but very stuck in her own ways of seeing the world.
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Aug. 27, 2012 -- The nation's pediatricians are changing their stance on male circumcision, again.
This time, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says they want parents to know that the benefits of the procedure outweigh its small risks. But they stop short of recommending the surgery, which removes the foreskin of the penis, for every newborn boy.
Instead, the updated policy statement advises parents to weigh the medical information along with ethical, cultural, and religious beliefs when making the decision. The statement is published in the journal Pediatrics.
"I think it's a step in the right direction," says Arleen A. Leibowitz, PhD, a research associate at the University of California, Los Angeles, who studies the public health impacts of circumcision. She was not involved in drafting the new policy.
"This is obviously a personal decision that families make. This is an important step that the academy clarifies where the scientific evidence is and that they do evaluate that the benefits are much stronger than we had previously realized," Leibowitz says.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, made up of the doctors most likely to discuss the option of circumcision with parents, are also endorsing this policy.
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The new guidelines are something of a course correction for the AAP. Their previous policy, published in 1999, questioned the medical necessity of male circumcision.
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States looking to slash their Medicaid spending used that policy to deny coverage for the procedure. The result was a steady drop in circumcisions in the U.S. According to the CDC, 63% of newborn boys were circumcised in 1999 compared to 55% in 2010.
"This is a shift in position," says Brady, who was on the task force that updated the guidelines.
The new policy sounds a lot like the AAP's 1989 statement, which for the first time found that male circumcision offered some advantages, particularly protection against urinary tract infections.
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I was thinking a bit about the Axiom of Choice and the Well Ordering Principle. The Axiom of Choice feels true, and the Well Ordering Principle feels false. However, one might envision mathematics differently as an observer dependent practice, if we posit (as some foundational axiom) that a set exists only if it has been observed, or its definition has been observed, or something (?). In that case, the order of observation might impose an ordering on any set of sets, and this ordering might differ among observers. Though, that is just one way I can imagine a set being affected by observation.
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I needed a mediaplayer for my application and I thought I should share it with the Ext JS community.
The user extension implements the Youtube Chromeless API and uses Ext native components to control the video loading/playback.
It's capable of showing the buffer status and the playback slider let's you jump to any position in the video playback. You'll also be able to mute/unmute the video and set the overall volume.
The player panel derives from hendricd's Ext.ux.MediaPanel and uses a custom implementation of the Ext team's Ext.form.SliderField as found in the ext-2.0.2-example folder.
You can find the project page here: http://www.siteartwork.de/youtubeplayer.
Please note, that if you use the ux on your server, make sure to obtain a youtube api developer key. You can get the key here: http://code.google.com/apis/youtube/dashboard/
Have fun using the extension. Feedback appreciated!
25 Mar 2008 6:28 AM #2
Thanks for sharing. It looks cool.
Do you have any plan to extend that player with more functions, like retrieving user comments, rating etc...?
25 Mar 2008 7:00 AM #3
25 Mar 2008 1:20 PM #4
Wow looks damn sweet
Nice work. Now I need to find some kind of use for this in my app :P
25 Mar 2008 11:46 PM #5
Great work! Thank you for sharing!Extensions:
Ext.ux.DatePickerPlus (Multimonth,Multiselect,...)
Ext.ux.menu.StoreMenu - Ajax Store as menu-item config
Extended Window - Aero Shadows, nested grayscaled modal windows
Ext.ux.plugin.triggerfieldTooltip (for Comboboxes, Datefields...)
Ext.util.Utf8 (encode/decode)
Ext.util.base64 (encode/decode)
ExtJS 188.8.131.52/4.2
Touch 2.3.1
25 Mar 2008 11:49 PM #6
Excellent work!!
Live demo will be good for testing and put the results here.
Thanks in advance,
26 Mar 2008 3:07 AM #7
26 Mar 2008 5:18 AM #8
very neat.
found 2 small bugs on the demo page though:
- when the volume icon is clicked, the slider is displayed at position 0 even when the volume > 0 (this happens on FF 188.8.131.52). Once this happens the volume drops to 0 and i'm unable to hear anything until i clear my cache and reload the demo page.
- the volume slider doesn't move with the window after it is displayed.
26 Mar 2008 7:36 AM #9
I changed the volume control so that the volume slider sits in a menu now. Ext will take care of it's positioning now so no extra event-triggering needed here.
The buggy initial volume should now be fixed, too.
26 Mar 2008 9:31 AM #10
Resizing the Ext window works fine. Maximizing it results in the video reseting back to start.
Looks great ...
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