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At this very moment, NBA players are not unlike you: full of turkey, awaiting their paychecks, and struggling to extract themselves from the couch. Except they have to be game-ready in no time. And you, well, you could stand to beef up a little over there, pal. We turned to 21-year league veteran Keith Jones, head athletic trainer for the Houston Rockets and the last U.S. Olympic team, to devise (in his own words) a four-week plan to get them — and maybe even you — in shape by Christmas Day. Attempt even most of it, and you'll be doing about as well as several backup power forwards who play basketball for a living. —Shawn Donnelly
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Country stars are starting to express their love, respect, and admiration for the late Ray Price.
Reba McEntire tweets:
What a wonderful life Ray Price had!!! We're so blessed to have had his beautiful voice all these years!!! I will always be a huge fan.
— Reba McEntire (@reba) December 15, 2013
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the world of music will surely miss the smooth voice of the Cherokee Cowboy, Ray Price.
— Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) December 17, 2013
I tip my proverbial hat to him and his country music legacy. We'll miss you Ray
— Josh Turner (@joshturnermusic) December 17, 2013
Rodney Atkins references the opening line to Price's hit "Heartaches By The Number" as he tweets:
Heartache #1 was when we lost Ray Price! Prayers for his family, friends and fans.http://t.co/uKN2Dp7XTs #Legend #RIPRayPrice
— Rodney Atkins (@RodneyAtkins) December 16, 2013
Alan Jackson says:
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— Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson) December 17, 2013
James Otto offers:
If you make it to 87 years old and accomplish half as much as Ray did you lived a full life. #RIPRayPrice.
— James Otto (@jamesotto) December 17, 2013
Ray Price died Monday following a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Bittner knows how to bonk nose. But you can bet your sweet sniffer he didn't learn how tap tip on double-overhead barrels like this one. He started small—as should you—tapping little lumps of snow, random rocks, and unsuspecting stumps. So first, take the tap to the mini-shred, then once you feel confident employing this onomatopoeia on the regular, make a pilgrimage to Park City and put your own spin on the 360 nose bonk.—L.G.
1. First off, you want to make sure you can do frontside threes on jumps that don't have gigantic barrels protruding from the deck. Try 'em on a small jump, and in mid-spin pretend as if you're bonking an invisible barrel, then work your way up to something like this Park City monolith.
2. After you've got front threes on lock, approach whatever it is you're going to bonk with enough speed to clear the feature. Try to float a couple spins up and over without putting a bonk down.
3. Approach said bonk from the left if you're goofy and from the right if you ride regs. You want to pop off your heels for this trick and pop hard so you'll easily clear whatever it is you're bonking. Start your rotation, and at about 180, drop the very tip of your board's nose to bonk. Be careful not to get too aggressive with your bonk because that will throw off your rotation and momentum. Just tap it.
4. Now continue spinning your three. You want to concentrate on rotating a smooth three rather than breaking the trick up into two separate 180s. Keep your knees good and sucked up and close to your chest. This'll give you more time to spot your landing and make the trick look oh-so-steezy.
5. Spot your landing, lower your lower appendages, stomp square on both feet, ride away, and start scanning for the next thing to bonk mid-spin.
"Learn this on little things. Tap little snow mounds and ice chunks, and pop over some ropes, or tap some bamboo stick. Just tap it all—whatever you can find and just have fun with it."
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Natural beauties are on exhibit at USC Sumter through August 26
USC Sumter has two exhibits inspired by nature on display in its art galleries this summer. Both are free and open to the public.
Laura Smits' 'Ruby'
Life, an exhibit of oil paintings by Laura Smits, explores flora and fauna at a detail photorealistic level and beyond into abstracted color and texture.
"Flowers speak with their colors and animals speak with their eyes," she said. "If you follow your senses and never stop looking for the things that make life more beautiful, then you have found color in your life."
Smits, a Dutch artist living in Sumter, has a background in art restoration. Her exhibit is on display from June 24 to August 19 in the Upstairs Gallery, located on the second floor of the Administration Building on the USC Sumter campus. The artist will host an open house from 4 to 5 p.m. June 24 in the Upstairs Gallery. A reception will follow.
Daufuskie is a selection of photographs by Donny Floyd, an artist in Sumter. The exhibit includes a selection of photos taken from the thousands that will soon be published in a book by Floyd and writer Susan Osteen, which documents the entire history of Daufuskie, South Carolina's southernmost island. The selection of photographs in this exhibit focus on the island's unique landscapes and structures.
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Daufuskie is on display through August 26 in the Umpteeth Gallery, located in the Arts and Letters Building on the USC Sumter campus.
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If you ask someone what they think of when they think about higher education, you will get many different answers. For some, it's the academic majors that are available. For others, it's the various aspects of campus life. And for others, it's community outreach both academically and culturally.
For me, the first aspect I think of is hope. The kind of hope epitomized by these scholarship recipients and symbolized by the very name of the scholarship they have received. The H.O.P.E. scholarship - Helping Our People Excel - truly exemplifies not only the ideals of higher education but what an education can mean to the future of these students and to our nation. At a time when our economy faces many challenges we can look to the future with optimism because of the hope these students provide us all.
The success of these students is also due in large part to the members of the Gifted Minority Scholarship committee - now the HOPE Diversity Scholarship Committee --, led by co-chairs Dr. Mary Stewart and Dr. Ronnie Tucker. Each year they work to select the recipients and then continue to provide support as the students work toward their degrees. And, all of this is in addition to their regular work inside and outside the classroom. Will the members of the committee please stand and be recognized?
We all recognize that the current fiscal uncertainty is having and will have a profound and long-term impact on our country. Sir Winston Churchill, who knew a bit about overcoming adversity, said: "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Well, you all know me; I am the half-full glass of water guy --We, at Ship, see opportunity!!!
What you see tonight is the legacy of the university - both its current successes and the future of Ship. In this room, we have benefactors whose generosity enables hundreds of students to attend this great university. We also have outstanding faculty members - some of the best I know - who share their knowledge and wisdom, and others who provide the support services needed by students. And there are our students - the true heart of this university and the reason we do what we do.
This is a celebration of the spirit of generosity. It is a chance by the university, and by the student scholarship recipients, to thank the many individuals in this room - and we thank those who were unable to attend - for what they have done for the university as a whole and for each student.
I have had and continue to have the pleasure to meet with our donors and to hear the reasons why they support student scholarships. The reasons are as varied as the donors, but they do have one thing in common. That is the belief that our students are the best hope we all have for our world's future. None of us know what each of these students will eventually achieve, but we do know that they will use their Shippensburg education - the one they earned thanks to that scholarship - to be successful.
Everyone in this room tonight - the scholarship recipients, the faculty, friends, family and others from the university community, and the many donors to the fund - are truly optimists. We all see that the future can be bright and that successes are possible thanks to the unlimited potential of these students. As fast as the world has changed in the past two decades or so, it would be presumptuous of me to predict where the world will be in another two decades or so.
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the highlight of our celebration of Shippensburg University's annual H.O.P.E. Scholarship Program.
First, let me say that Shippensburg University is pleased to have WITF as the presenting media sponsor for this evening's event. We'd like to recognize Bob Rich, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, and his staff who are in the audience tonight. Thanks for joining us. WITF is proud to announce the launch of WYPM 93.3, the new NPR station for listeners in Franklin and Adams counties. 93.3 features the same trusted news and information as 89.5, with programs such as Morning Edition, Radio Smart Talk, Fresh Air and All Things Considered. For more information about 93.3, 89.5 or other WITF projects, please visit www.witf.org.
In the more than two-decade history of this program, we have been honored to have as our guests at these programs individuals of international renown and tonight we are fortunate to have yet another outstanding individual.Juan Williams is one of America's leading journalists regularly appearing on Morning Edition, Day to Day, and CNN. He is knowledgeable and charismatic and brings insight and depth to a breadth of issues and ideas for the 21st century. Through his writings and appearances on radio and television, Juan Williams has consistently won fans with his perceptive and reasoned thoughtfulness on the many political issues of our day. He is the author of six books that range from the critically acclaimed biography of Thurgood Marshall: Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary; to the Black religious experience in America: This far By Faith: Stories of the African American Religious Experience.
In his latest book, "Enough-The Phony Leaders, Dead-End Movements and Culture of Failure That are Undermining Black America-and What We Can Do About It" he provides a solution-based look that calls upon us to not lose sight of the true values of the Civil Rights Movement.
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A Seymour teenager who says he was wrongfully arrested several weeks ago because of a mistake made in the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk's Office is demanding $50,000 in damages, according to paperwork filed Tuesday with the county's law department.
The move comes a little more than a month after WBIR 10 News first broke a series of stories detailing a systemic problem inside Criminal Court Clerk Joy McCroskey's office that has led to wrongful arrests, cases set aside due to errors, and residents temporarily losing their right to vote.
"My fear is that this is the tip of the iceberg and we need to get to the bottom of it," said Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett. "Not only does it appear that his civil rights were violated but it looks like the county will have to write a check."
McCroskey did not return a call seeking comment Tuesday. County Law Director Richard "Bud" Armstrong declined to comment.
According to the paperwork filed Tuesday, here's what happened:
Authorities initially charged Joshua Michael Kitts with drag racing on Chapman Highway last December. He pleaded guilty but prosecutors agreed to set aside the plea for six months, so long as he paid a combined $292.50 in fines and court costs, completed a safe driving school, and didn't get another ticket during that time.
Although he complied, McCroskey's office erroneously sent a letter to the state Department of Safety and Homeland Security, saying his license had been revoked, according to documents filed by Kitts' attorney, Gregory P. Isaacs.
In late June, the state then sent Kitts a letter, telling him that his license was revoked. His family contacted the criminal clerk's office, which again sent "erroneous information" to the Tennessee Department of Safety – unbeknownst to Kitts.
Paperwork: Copy of the demand letter and documents filed Tuesday
The teenager, who thought the problem was fixed, was pulled over Nov. 15 on Old Sevierville Pike because a light in his car was out. When the Knox County deputy checked his license, he was told it was revoked.
Kitts, 19, was taken into custody for eight hours before posting bond. His car was towed and he also "missed a number of days of work as a result of his wrongful arrest due to these unfortunate and inexplicable errors," his attorney wrote in the demand letter filed Tuesday.
"It is significant to note that Joshua Kitts' wrongful arrest based on errors in the Knox County Criminal Court Clerk's Office is not an isolated event," Isaacs wrote, adding that he is seeking $50,000 to compensate Kitts "for his senseless and unnecessary wrongful arrests and the violations of his civil rights . . . ."
He continued: "In conclusion, no citizen of Knox County . . . should have to endure the anxiety, humiliation, and emotional distress of being wrongfully arrested based on repeated errors by a governmental entity."
On Monday, Knox County prosecutors dismissed the Nov. 15 arrest because Kitts "was arrested in error," according to his warrant.
Isaacs declined to comment Tuesday, adding that he would "let the paperwork speak for itself."
Officials say much of the mistakes made in McCroskey's office appear tied to poor training, outdated information, and her refusal to cooperate with other county departments. Her workers often enter the wrong data into the records management system, lose crucial paperwork, and provide defendants, prosecutors, and authorities with bad information.
McCroskey has long denied most of the problems.


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The BMW 3-Series is a family of sporty sedans and wagons sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. The 2016 BMW 3-Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a platform that made its debut with the 2012 model. Across its entire lineup, the 3-Series models stand out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as more fuel-efficient than most other alternatives. The F30 redesign brought more back-seat space and cargo space to sedans, as well as a more sophisticated and isolated ride. M3 models, meanwhile, continue to be one of the most practical high-performance cars on the market.
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The BMW 3-series gets a mid-cycle refresh in 2016. Revised front and rear styling looks a little bit sharper, while upgraded suspension and a redesigned electronic power steering system help aid handling. The biggest news for 2016 however, is the introduction of the 340i, which replaces the 335i at the top of the standard 3-series hierarchy. The new name hints at a more powerful engine, with the 340i making about 20 more horsepower than the old 335i did. Other changes for 2016 include a newly available track handling package on the regular 3-series as well as LED headlights on the ultra-sporty M3.
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There are a lot of 3 Series variants, with different powertrains and body styles, including wagon, sedan and hatchback Gran Turismo. There is also a coupe and a convertible, but they are labeled 4 Series.
The 2016 BMW 3 Series gets some updates. The taillights and headlights have been given distinctive light signatures, air intakes are wider, and fascias and bumpers at both ends have been slightly reshaped, while the nose has been raised a bit to meet safety standards for pedestrians. It's a bit more aggressive looking.
The BMW 320i sedan competes with the Mercedes-Benz CLA and the Audi A3 sedan.
The BMW 320i uses a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine that's tuned to make 180 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. That same engine powers the BMW 328i, but it's tuned to make a spirited 240 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque in that car. If it's high mileage you want, the BMW 328d brings it, with a four-cylinder turbodiesel that makes 180 horsepower but more significantly a beefy 280 pound-feet of torque. At the top of the power heap there's the BMW 340i, using a new 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder making 320 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque.
The all-wheel-drive BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon uses the 240-horsepower version of the 2.0-liter, while the 328d xDrive Sports Wagon uses the turbodiesel.
The 3 Series Gran Turismo is a five-door hatchback that's about eight inches longer and three inches taller, on a wheelbase that's four inches longer. All Gran Turismo models come with all-wheel drive. The BMW 328i Gran Turismo uses the 240-hp 2.0-liter, while the BMW 335i Gran Turismo uses the 3.0-liter inline-6 making 300 horsepower. The Gran Turismo is a relatively new invention, a BMW that's heavier and softer, and feels it. It trades away traditional BMW response for family values.
Rear-wheel drive comes standard on all sedans, with xDrive all-wheel drive available. The standard transmission is an 8-speed automatic, but a 6-speed manual, just for fun, is available at the same price for the 320i, 328i, 340i, and 340i xDrive.
The BMW 3 Series runs the gamut from 320i sedan ($33,150) to 340i xDrive sedan ($47,800).
Standard equipment is sparse on the 320i. But option packages are abundant.
The styling of the 3 Series is classic and sporty, never flashy. The sedan is long and sleek looking, with a rising tail that doesn't pinch the greenhouse. The beltline does not climb toward a wedge.
The big hatchback Gran Turismo is part fastback, part wagon and part crossover, with an open greenhouse and rear spoiler.
There's good room for front occupants and cargo, but it's a little tight for adults in the rear. The dashboard is horizontal and clean, featuring a free-standing display monitor. The trim can be understated aluminum or elegant wood, but be careful, unlike the exterior, the cabin can get flashy, or at least fussy, with certain trim combinations.
BMW's iDrive control system remains complex, although it is more usable than before. The 3D maps with the available navigation are excellent.
The sedan and wagon handle like a BMW should. The Gran Turismo is about comfort, while being more sure-footed than a tall crossover.
The 328i with its 2.0-liter turbo is our favorite; with the precise-shifting manual transmission it will reach 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Its peak torque comes at a low 1250 rpm, and that sure gets you started fast. It is hard to tell it's a turbo because there's no lag.
The 328i works well with the standard 8-speed automatic with a Sport mode that quickens the shifts. We got track time in a BMW 328i, and might actually prefer the automatic on the track. The M-DCT dual-clutch gearbox and Active M Differential make a difference on the track.
The 340i is more potent, capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds.
The electric power steering in every 3 Series car steers and countersteers with the right amount of feedback. Available sport steering sharpens the handling by mechanically changing the steering ratio, skipping the electronics that can make electric power steering difficult.
Driving Dynamics Control is standard, allowing the driver to choose a system: Eco Pro, Comfort (default), Sport, and Sport+ modes. Sport provides quicker steering and shifts, while Sport+ gives more traction and allows more slip from the stability control. It lets you get the tail out a bit.
And if you really want to get the tail out, there's the M Sport package that lowers the sedan by nearly half an inch, stiffens the springs and dampers, and adds big anti-roll bars with 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels. Still beyond that, there's a new Track Handling package with the Adaptive M Sport suspension, variable sport steering and brakes with blue calipers.
We like the 328i best, for its power, mileage, and price. But we also like the 340i for its sweet and powerful classic inline-6 engine, the 328d for its hyper mileage, the wagon for its stylish functionality, and the Gran Turismo for its crossover alternative. Our favorite might be the 328i xDrive Sports Wagon.
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FONTANA -- A 1-year-old boy has been hospitalized after he was struck by a passing vehicle in Fontana Saturday night, San Bernardino County Fire officials said.
Fontana Police officers received a 9-1-1 call around 8:30 p.m. reporting a 17-month-old boy had been struck in the street near Maple Avenue and McWethy Street by a vehicle traveling around 35 mph, according to initial dispatch reports.
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Apple, HTC kiss and make up
Before his death, former Apple CEO Steve Jobs stated that
he was willing to go "thermonuclear" on Google
and the manufacturers that produce devices running Android OS. It appears that current Apple CEO Tim Cook, however, is taking a softer approach on the warfront.
Apple and HTC have
been in and out of court for years
, battling over smartphone patents. Most recently, Apple
lost its bid to ban HTC's One X and EVO 4G LTE
over its claim of infringement on a "data tapping" patent. However, both companies announced yesterday that the two companies have reached a settlement on all pending litigation. All current lawsuits are being tossed and the two companies have entered into a ten-year licensing agreement.
Apple CEO Tim Cook [Image Source: David Paul Morris / Bloomberg]
"HTC is pleased to have resolved its dispute with Apple, so HTC can focus on innovation instead of litigation," said HTC CEO Peter Chou.
"We are glad to have reached a settlement with HTC," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. "We will continue to stay laser focused on product innovation."
The terms of the agreement are confidential.
HTC CEO Peter Chou [Image Source: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Bloomberg]
HTC has been taking on water in recent months, and has
seen an erosion of profits
as Samsung has
strengthened its position in the smartphone market
HTC has also made drastic cuts to its research and development programs while also scaling back its marketing efforts. Perhaps Apple just doesn't see much of a threat from HTC anymore, and was more willing to make a deal.
Apple still has a
hard-on for Samsung
, so we doubt that the boys from Cupertino will be reaching any licensing agreements with that South Korean electronics giant any time soon.
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(NEWSER) – New Mexico is thinking about processing horse meat. Montanans have roadkill. And now the latest in offbeat meat appears to be ... guinea pigs. NPR reports on an American trend fueled by South American expats and the US restaurants that serve such cuisine, and bolstered by foodies' penchant for trying—and blogging about—something new.
Called cuyes in Spanish, the two-pound creatures are typically purchased hairless and frozen and prepared whole via grill or deep fryer. They can be consumed "literally from head to toe," reports NPR (one restaurateur describes the nose as particularly tasty); fans of the roasted rodent say they're tasty, tender, and oily.


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AWOLNATION working with former Journey singer Steve Perry
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AWOLNATION is apparently getting some help from former Journey singer Steve Perry on the group's next album.
Frontman Aaron Bruno tells "Rolling Stone" Perry is one of the "massive surprises" that could happen as they work on the follow-up to their debut Megalithic Symphony. But Bruno didn't share any other details about his work with Perry, and was even reluctant to talk about the singer by name at first.
He said it feels weird to talk about spending time with the man behind one of rock's biggest voices, explaining that it always feels like he's bragging. But Bruno says Perry actually contacted him, and they eventually became friends.
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A Winter In Jackson —Wish You Were There
By Bryan Iguchi
Snowboarding has always had its hot spots—and last winter it was Jackson, Wyoming. Bryan Iguchi, who stepped out of the pro shred spotlight in the late '90s only to reemerge stronger than ever when he moved to Jackson 16 years ago, documented a winter spent guiding the Volcom team, riding with Kevin Jones, lapping the tram, and pillaging the backcountry in the one place we all wish we were.
It all begins with my alarm going off, easing life back into the dark, cold winter mornings. The water is ice cold from the tap—nothing like an instant ice cream headache to snap me out of my grogginess. I brew coffee and jump online to check the weather forecasts and the avalanche and resort reports to begin piecing together the puzzle. I've lost track of how many days I've been going out shooting, it's become a blur. This is when I feel I'm at my best, I'm tuned into the snowpack, I've spent so much time outside—I know my gear. I start envisioning the day's possibilities, and I'm stoked to get out there.
An Early Start
It was late October when I walked out of the Jackson premiere of Deeper fully stoked only to find it pouring rain. As I drove home, it turned to snow, and dropped over three feet of dense flakes on the Tetons…and just like that, it was on. I spent the next few weeks getting back in tune with the mountains, splitboarding with Kevin Jones. We were both stoked on predawn starts with coffee-fueled conversation as we drove to the far reaches of Jackson's domain. We put together a hit list and daydreamed about the potential trips we could do as the winter began. We rode in solitude while most of the valley residents waited it out, rightfully skeptic about the quality of early season snow. The storms progressed and the mountain opened in late November "top to bottom, wall to wall"—the earliest opening in history with the most snow on record—over 10 feet had already fallen. It was amazing, deep powder, with the tram and all chairlifts running.
The storms kept rolling in until the end of January, extending into early February when a mass of cold air filled the valley. For several days we had crystal-clear skies and arctic subzero temperatures. It was during this high pressure that TWS Senior Photographer Frode Sandbech dropped in to start shooting a Volcom project. We had a loose plan with riders rotating through all February, Jake Price filming, Frode and Vernon Deck shooting photos, and myself in charge of making sure we got the best snow and terrain to ride. I liked the idea because it takes time and patience in the mountains to get it good, and it would give me a chance to spend time riding and hanging out with the team. It's been a Volcom tradition to shoot in Jackson ever since we made Subjekt Haakonsen. Some of my best memories are of exploring the Jackson Hole Resort backcountry for the first time while working on the project with Terje, Johan Oloffson, Michi Albin, Sebu Kuhlberg, and Dave Seoane.


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Gosse blushed crimson at finding himself so unexpectedly singled out; and faltered out that he had forgotten.
We no longer connect Gosse with goose, nor Pennefather with a miser.
Gosse tells us that it is still a common belief in Jamaica that crested snakes exist there which crow like a cock.
Gosse found the country generally poor and destitute of water.
Mr. Gosse has never allowed the chains of the critical vocation to weigh heavily upon him.
I knew we were now in the very country that had driven Mr. Gosse back.
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Lots been said about Rousimar Palhares recently got some wickedly good coverage of it on MMAJunkie.
Ben Fowlkes is critical
http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/1...l-us-somethingI can only think of two possible explanations for why Palhares keeps doing this. One is that it's all part of a strategy. He thinks the way to make people tap quicker than they really need to is to instill in them a fear that, no matter when they submit, he'll keep cranking the hold for another few seconds anyway. It's a mental game he's playing, purposefully crafting a reputation for cranking submissions in order to make opponents fear the madman Rousimar Palhares.
Possible explanation No. 2 is less complicated: Palhares is just a dirtbag. He lacks empathy and respect for his fellow fighters. He's a bad person who refuses to learn from his past mistakes, and he wants to make sure we all know it.
Alex Davis, Palhares manager responds, bit pissed off:
http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/1...public-opinionWhat Rousimar did was wrong. But what Renato "Babalu" Sobral did was also wrong, when he had a choke on David Heath and did not let it go. And although "Babalu" did get cut from the UFC, he was not turned into a monster. Rousimar does not do this on purpose. He does it subconsciously. But he will have learned his lesson, and he will fight with his head on, and he will beat everyone put in front of him maybe in a nicer way! And when this happens, I will remind the world of all of this: There are many truths in this situation. Rousimar has been turned from a transgressor to a victim of public opinion and people's ignorance.
Fowlkes responds to that:
http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/1...se-dont-add-upThe truth is, I can't say why Palhares does this any more than Davis can. Maybe it's intentional and maybe it isn't. But if we're to believe that it's out of Palhares' control, that he can't quite stop himself once he's in the cage, I'm not sure that's a great argument in his favor. I am sure that it's not a sufficient excuse. A fighter who can't control himself isn't a victim he's a problem. And until Palhares gets his problem sorted out, he shouldn't be fighting anyone, anywhere.


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'"He's a good guy and a good man. We're good friends from a long, long time ago," said Kassian, preparing to make his Ottawa debut. "That being said, there's never any friends when we're on the ice. He knows that and I know that."'
Ottawa Senators tough guy Matt Kassian set to say hello to old pal John Scott
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Hey I low in calcium for few years but it's tablets are too big to swallow that's why I don't eat it but my joints pains frequently and cramps too. I married 3 months before. Due to this my mom in law give me dry fruits apple banana milk mix in breakfast n regular normal lunch and dinner. Please suggest a diet for me which will be helpful for me now and in near future also?
My husband has disc problem and sciatica pain. Dr. X-ray and told that there is gap between disk. Dr. advise rest and exercise. What should to do in future.
I met with an accident know in my knee there is swelling and the water is influence there saying tat either I have to inject r go fr operation. Am confused wat should I do. Is it advisable fr injections.
I am 25 and married but yet to plan for kids 1) Need suggestion to reduce weight in a healthy manner 2) Going through severe pains in the joints especially on to lower back and knees. Upon taking a lab report found out that I have very low vitamin D count. Also, getting angry and shout at people in the recent past. Could this also b because of the deficiency in vitamin D.(Count is 8) 3) how to reduce the tummy.
Plantar fasciitis is an orthopedic problem that gives rise to pain in the foot and heel due to strain or pressure on the plantar fascia. This is a ligament or connective tissue which lies in a flat band, connecting your heel with the toes and effectively, providing a basis for the motion of the feet in general. Inflammation, swelling and bruising of this tissue or ligament can lead to excessive pain in the heel.
Let us look at ways that can help you deal with this pain:
- Rest: Taking rest and giving your feet a break from all kinds of strain inducing activities can help in relieving the pain. Also, you can keep your feet elevated to help in reducing the pain in the area.
- Supportive footwear: Using pads within your shoes with gel built into them, or using specific footwear that help in walking without feeling too much of pain is a good way of dealing with Plantar fasciitis. The shoe inserts must be rubber, felt or plastic so that they are soft for your feet. They also give your heel and its arch good support, while Orthotics pulls the ligament so that there is less stress on the same. You can also pull on a pair of night flints which will keep the foot and the ligament stretched while you enjoy a good night of sleep.
- Exercise: Indulging in mild muscle strengthening exercise that also involves stretching and heel hooks can help in alleviating chronic pain that you may be suffering from. Lie flat on your back and take a towel. Lift your leg and hook your foot into it. Now press against the towel and pull down the towel simultaneously. Repeat at least ten times per foot. This will give you flexibility and strength in the area.
- Painkillers: Use pain killers only when absolutely necessary and with due advice from the doctor or Orthopaedic specialist. The use of Ibuprofen and other pain relievers can help in numbing the pain inducing nerves in the brain and give you instant relief.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs: Your doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication that can bring down the swelling for more comfortable functioning when you are on your feet. Naproxen is one such drug that helps in bringing down the inflammation. Also, corticosteroid injections can relieve severe pain.
- Surgery: Heel spur removal or Plantar fascia release are some of the surgical options for chronic and severe cases.
Taking care of your feet is a matter of ensuring that you look into the slightest discomfort and report the same to a doctor.
Spinal cord is a very important part of your body as it renders support to your body. It also gives your body a good posture and thus maintaining a healthy spine is very essential. An unfit spinal cord can lead to various complicated problems.
The following are 5 must do exercises in order to maintain a healthy spine:
- Exercising your core muscles can help you to maintain a fit spine. Your core muscles refer to the muscles of your lower back and your abdominal muscles. These muscles give support to your spine. So exercising them can give you a healthy spine.
- Walking regularly can also give you a healthy spine. It is suitable for people of all age groups. Daily walking can help you to recover from various spinal illnesses as well such as spinal stenosis.
- Swimming is also a good exercise for maintaing a fit spinal cord. Swimming helps to exercise all back muscles and thus, gives you a healthy spinal cord.
- Lying down straight with your face down on an even and firm surface for about twenty minutes can help you to get a healthy spine and also a good body posture.
- Cycling can also help you achieve a healthy spine. While cycling, all your back muscles and the muscles of the lower part of your body are engaged in physical activity. If the muscles of your lower back are strong, then it can help you to keep your spine fit.
Other than these exercises, stretching your limbs and other stretching exercises are also beneficial for a healthy spine. But it is highly recommended for you to consult a doctor before doing any exercise in order to be guided in the proper manner and avoid further complications.
Bone loss is a silent condition that occurs over the years as you age. It is a condition when the bones become weak and fragile. Many people may not even know that that they are suffering bone loss until it leads to serious conditions such as Osteoporosis. Bone loss resulting in osteoporosis is more in women than men. It is estimated that one of every three women above 50 years suffers from osteoporosis related fracture.
What causes bone loss?
Bones are made of minerals, calcium, and phosphate. Bones are being constantly destroyed and refoemed within the body. As long as your body balances the process, your bones stay strong and healthy. However when the bone decay out grows the bone formation process, bone loss and a host of other problems occur. Some of the common causes bone loss are:
- With growing age, the body starts to reabsorb phosphate and calcium instead of keeping it in the bones. This makes the bones weak. When the process continues for a long time, it leads to osteoporosis.
- If your diet doesnot contain high calcium foods, then your bones donot get enough calcium.
- Smoking and drinking can make your bones weak.
- Medical conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease can cause bone loss.
- Sometimes medicines can also result in bone loss.
What are the symptoms of bone loss?
- Receding gums: Our teeth are connected to the jaw bone and if the jaw starts losing bone then it causes receding of gums. Loss of jaw bone is linked to lower bone mineral density.
- Decreased grip strength: Hand grips strength decreases due to low bone density.
- Weak and brittle fingernails: You may find your fingernails have become weak and brittle.
- Cramps, muscle pain, and joint ache: Pain in muscles and joints are an important indicator of vitamin D deficiency, which is a vital component for healthy bones. Cramps in legs and foot at night are an indicator of deficiency of potassium and calcium in the bones.
- Height loss: This is a common problem that comes with age. But there are other factors that lead to height loss such as poor posture and fractured vertebra. Poor posture can cause bone loss.
- Overall low fitness: If you notice that your overall fitness has declined which includes your balance, muscle strength then you may be suffering from bone loss.
Can homeopathy treat osteoporosis?
Homeopathy has the most effective and holistic approach to treat osteoporosis. Homeopathy doesn't intend to cure bone loss, instead, it tries to treat the underlying health condition that leads to osteoporosis. Consult a homeopath online. Some of the important homeopathy remedies are:
- Calcaria Phos: It is a very effective remedy for osteoporosis It helps in increasing the absorption of calcium from the food. It is a bone builder and creates new cells.
- Calcaria Iod: This is a great remedy to treat loss of bones as well as loss of muscles and fat.
- Alendronate: Alendronate is given to patients suffering from osteoporosis which is caused by steroid treatment. It reduces the release of calcium from the bones to the blood.
- Calcitonin - Salmon: Calcitonin-Salmon is a man-made hormone used to treat osteoporosis.
Respected Doctors, My wife is suffering from back pain after first seizures in age of 25. After complete of 2 months. She still facing same problem. Do you have any specific testing, treatment and exercise?
Hello sir, ek solution chayie me jab sota hun uthne ke baad mere kamar kyun dukhta he sir please give me a sufficient solution.
Sometime my pain goes to side of thigh or side hip. Sometime it comes to lower leg. Sometime behind the knee And sometime in my knee (specially in morning). I have no back pain. But the pain changes everytime.
Sir Meri mother ko pet se uper and pasliyo ke just niche high pain hota h 2 saal se treatment chal raha h par koi profit nahi hua test karaye jisme fatty liver and thyroid badha hua aata h par medicine lene se koi fayda nahi ho raha please suggest what I do for this.
I am 41 year old obese female and for the past couple of weeks I am having pain under the ribcage and is intolerable. Previously over the past years I had the same but it used to reduce with massage with any cream or balm. I do a job where I have to sit continuously for 3 hours and I feel it is from it where I did the 6 hour shift at a stretch for the two weeks of this month.
Any chiropractor available nearby? Full body adjustment required as pain is felt in lower back when sitting for too long in same position.
I have back pain especially lower part of back bone. I think it might be slip disc problem I'm not conform.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Back Pain
I'm suffering from left foot pain due to fall of 2 wheeler. Consulted doc got an x-ray he said it's TENDO ACHILLES AND TIBIALIS ANTERIOR TENDINITIS. Gave tab for 5 days. But pain still continues when I walk and all.
I am suffering of foot pain. When we go to Race after than the race my foot pain is Start. I am suffering from last one week .so please concerns what should I do.
Muscle pain is common to both men and women irrespective of their age. People usually resort to painkillers in order to receive temporary relief, but taking too much of these can affect your health adversely. Ayurveda provides effective ways to heal muscle pain.
The following few ways to treat muscle pain can be taken into notice:
1. Regular exercise- Regular exercise can help you treat muscle pain. Yoga can prove to be very helpful. You may try lotus pose, cobra pose, boat pose among many others to get relief from muscle pain.
2. Panchakarma- Panchakarma is a therapeutic treatment, which can help you heal your muscle pain. It includes five steps vamana, virechana, nasya, basti, raktamokshana, which will clean your body and mind from toxins and can also offer relief from pain.
3. Abhyanga-This process is suggested in ayurveda to offer relief from muscular pain. It involves applying oil all over your body followed by a warm bath.
4. Healthy diet- Having freshly cooked food and including green vegetables and spices like cumin, ginger, turmeric in your diet can help you to combat your problem of muscle pain.
5. Use of ice cubes- Applying ice cubes over the area of muscle pain can help you get some relief.
6. Foods to avoid- Avoiding food items like curd, sugar, refined cereal, rice, potato and sour food can help you to reduce muscle pain.
7. Ayurvedic Herbs- Ayurveda also offers many herbs, which can help you find relief from your muscle pain.
8. Obesity- Avoid gaining excess weight. Being overweight can increase muscle pain.


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New York City -- Barnes & Noble reported Friday that its holiday sales will likely miss internal projections as its Nook e-reader performed worse than expected during the holiday selling period.
The book seller also disclosed on Friday an investment by London-based media and education company Pearson of $89.5 million in cash in the e-reader subsidiary, representing a 5% equity stake.
Pearson joins Microsoft Inc. as an investor in the Nook subsidiary.
The deal grants Pearson the ability to purchase another 5% of Nook Media and Nook will distribute Pearson content.


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News Release
City of Roseville
Public Affairs & Communications Office
311 Vernon St.
Roseville, CA 95678
Phone: (916) 774-5362
Subject :
Maidu Park Grass Fire Update June 22:
Contact :
Brian Jacobson, Public Information Officer (916) 751-9149
The Roseville Fire Department remains on-scene at Maidu Regional Park after yesterday's 30 acre fire. Today, 15 firefighters will be responding to any flareups which may occur and will continue to secure the area. Tree crews from the Roseville Parks and Recreation Department are also on-scene to help lessen any further fire danger.
The Roseville Fire Department does not anticipate any problems today, however due to low humidity and north winds, there will naturally be more noticeable smoke coming from the burnt areas. If residents become concerned by excessive smoke or see flareups, please call 911. Plans are in place to call in additional resources if needed.
Roseville fire crews were at the park overnight and responded to a few flareups in heavy brush which were quickly extinguished. The homes damaged by the fire are being secured today in anticipation of the incoming storms.
There is no new information on the investigation into the cause of the fire. Fire investigators are on scene. If anyone has information about the origin of this fire, please call 774-5000.
Activities at Maidu Park will go on today as planned.


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Brevard, N.C. - Leighton "Chick" Martin, retired coach, teacher and mentor to student athletes at Brevard College for almost two decades, will be honored on Saturday, Jan. 21 when the College names its basketball court at Boshamer Gymnasium in his honor.
Chick Martin Court will be dedicated at 3:30 p.m. following the Brevard College Women's Basketball game against Wingate University. The Brevard College's Men's Basketball team will take on the Wingate Bulldogs on the court following the ceremony.
"This is a well deserved recognition for a man who dedicated his life to Brevard College athletics," said Brevard College Athletics Director Juan Mascaro.
"Seeing Chick Martin's name on the gym floor provides us with a reminder of Chick's historic influence on Brevard College athletics, and the inscription will serve to preserve his legacy in the years to come," added Ken Kolb, president of Brevard College's Tornado Club.
Martin is a living legend of Brevard College. He started at Brevard College in 1955 and, until 1972, ran a program of excellence as athletic director, chairman of the department of health and physical education and head coach of the men's basketball team. Along the way, Martin distinguished himself and Brevard College as director of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for 10 years and president of the Western North Carolinas Junior College Athletic Association.
Martin's trail of successes includes being the all-time winningest coach in the history of Brevard College basketball, with 240 wins and four conference championship titles. Two of his basketball teams qualified for the NJCAA National Tournament in Kansas, a first for Brevard College. Martin is a member of the Western North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Committee, the Brevard College Alumni Honor Roll as well as the Brevard College Athletics Hall of Fame.
In 2010, the Brevard College Athletics Department hosted the Chick Martin Tribute – a celebration of the legacy of Chick Martin. The event launched the Chick Martin Challenge: a drive for the funding of the Chick Martin Training Center and the naming of the Boshamer Gymnasium floor.
Thanks to donor support, work on the Chick Martin Training Center began soon after the Challenge was initiated. Once completed, the center will offer the campus 5,500 square feet of work out space in an open, glass wall setting within Boshamer Gymnasium and will feature the latest weight training and conditioning equipment. The facility, which will be comparable to weight rooms found within the South Atlantic Conference and Division I institutions, will provide five times the current space to better accommodate the needs of Brevard College's students, faculty and staff.
For more information on how to support the Chick Martin Challenge or become a member of the Brevard College Tornado Club, call 828.884.8276 or visitwww.bctornados.com.


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Developer Training with Apache Cassandra - Boston
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 9:00 AM - Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM (EST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Training Summary
This two day training course focuses on the data modeling in Apache Cassandra. Many people are drawn to Apache Cassandra for performance, high availability, and tunable consistency. What is not recognized is that there are many design patterns that can be applied to modeling data in Apache Cassandra that can lead to powerful applications that solve some very interesting use cases. This course will cover some of the most common use cases and demonstrate how complex problems can be solved in Apache Cassandra by taking advantage of they way Cassandra stores data.
Training Outline
● Elements of Data Modeling in Apache Cassandra
○ Keyspaces
○ Column Families
● Column Families
○ Sorting
○ Data Types
○ Validation Types
○ Columns and SuperColumns
○ Data References / Surrogate Keys
● Introduction to Indexing in Cassandra
○ Primary
○ Secondary
○ Custom
● Twissandra
● Primary Indexes and Partitioners
● Secondary Indexes
● Overview of Custom Indexes
● Using Custom Indexes for Sorted Lists
○ Deletes
○ Inserts
○ Duplicate Entries
○ Multiple Sort
● Indexing data with wide rows
● Effective Usage Patterns in Cassandra
● Logging to Cassandra
● Event processing and status with Cassandra
● Modeling workflow in Cassandra
● Modeling Time Series Data with roll-ups
● Modeling achievements in Cassandra
● Counting Votes with Cassandra (Aggregation)
● Effective use of Counters
● Using wide rows for grouping
● Composite Columns
● Counters
● Introduction to Hadoop
● MapReduce
● Introduction to DSE, or Cassandra + Hadoop
● Running WordCount on Cassandra
● Portfolio Demo Overiew
● Pig with Cassandra
When & Where
MicroTek - Burlington
25 Burlington Mall Rd
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 9:00 AM - Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 5:00 PM (EST)
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AMV is responsible for all aspects of tne annual anime music video contest.
Art and Publications department is responsible for producing and presenting all graphic media to the public, in other words to provide the "look and feel" of the event. The production department's sphere of influence includes original art created for the convention, the website, the program book, and other forms of visual and graphical media. The Production department is responsible for setting graphical standards. In addition, the Production department is responsible for archiving media from past years.
A/V Tech is a subset of Main Programming responsible for serving all audio and video equipment needs for the convention, such as projectors, microphones, screens, and other such items
Convention Operations is responsible for ensuring that communication and requests are relayed properly between the departments in the convention. Convention Operations is a point-of-contact for all staff issues, logistics, and requests throughout the event. The function space that Convention Operations occupies is also used for a variety of staff-related functions.
Costume Events is responsible for the various costume contests, shows, and events during the convention.
Customer Service is responsible for being the main hub for information to be provided to attendees before, during, and after the event. Customer Service's main responsibility is at the event, where several stations are set up so that attendees can get up-to-date information on event changes, answers to general questions, or other attendee-related functions such as lost badges or items. They also are responsible for items outside of the event, including but not limited to answering questions before the convention as well as putting together post-convention feedback items for the attendees.
Exhibit Spaceis responsible for three areas -
- the art show, which is a silent art auction/sales event for anime/manga artists,
- artist's alley, where artists are provided spaces to sell, advertise, and display their work
- providing an organized place of business for Exhibitors to sell their wares.
The Exhibit Space's Department's responsibility is to organize and manage this function space and see to the exhibitors needs.
Guest Relations is responsible for providing proper hospitality and treatment to the event's guests of honor. This includes but is not limtied to assisting in managing travel arrangements, going out on social outings, giving tours, and planning guest-related events. (There is a special application and interview process for this department.)
Incident Response Team (also known as IRT) is responsible for crowd control, lines control, and monitoring compliance with of convention rules at the event, among other duties. (There is a special application and interview process for this department.)
EMRT is tasked to provide first response to issues where medical may be required, and to help identify the need for an ambulance or additional response. (There is a special application and interview process, and a licensure requirement for this department.)
Interpreters are responsible for providing Japanese-to-English translation services for the Japanese guests of honor and the attendees for the duration of the event. This includes event appearances as well as social outings. (There is a special application and interview process for this role.)
Merchandising is responsible for conceptualizing, planning, implementing, and selling Anime Central-exclusive items. The department gathers ideas from both staff and attendees and then finds the most feasible items to market and sell to the convention attendees at the event. Some of the items that the Merchandising department has sold in the past include mugs, t-shirts, license plate holders, bobbleheads, and novelty items such as bars of soap. In addition, the Merchandising department is also responsible for creating the awards given out at
various convention events (such as Masquerade).
Main Programming is responsible for planning and holding all events in the primary programming room of the convention, which hosts some of the most popular and largest events of the convention. These can include shows such as Anime Hell, concerts, and large panels.
Panel Programming is responsible for planning and holding all events in the function spaces other than the primary programming room. These can include shows, events, and smaller workshops or panels.
Registration is responsible for processing all attendee payments, badges, and admission for the event. Registration takes pre-con registration requests as well as those at the event.
Sales is responsible for cross-promotional arrangements with other events, for advertising ACen, for establishing ad sponsor rates, and for working with advertisers who want their information placed in our program guide.
Staff Suite is responsible for Staff Suite, staff housing, and seeing to the needs of our staff during the event.
Tabletop Gaming: involves but is not limited to, pen and paper role-playing games, card and board games, collectible card and miniatures gaming. The staff of the department is responsible for obtaining the equipment and games for the room and the security of that equipment. The staff is also responsible for running tournaments and maintaining order in the Game rooms in general.
Video Gaming: involves, but is not necessarily restricted to console, arcade video games, and LAN gaming. The staff of the department is responsible for obtaining the equipment and games for the room and the security of that equipment. The staff is also responsible for running tournaments and maintaining order in the Game rooms in general.
Video Programming is responsible for planning and holding all events in the function spaces dedicated to visual media - whether that is showing anime, a sentai show, or other such related items.
Volunteers is responsible for coordinating and managing the volunteers that work for the convention - those individuals that are not full staff but who are individuals who earn back their money in admission by working a certain amount of hours for the convention performing various tasks. its presentation, and the logistics around it.
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- Solar Industry Takes a Microscopic Look at Quality to Improve Efficiency and Bring Down Costs
- ASYS & Zeta Instruments
ASYS & Zeta Instruments
In this partnership, ASYS -- a global supplier of screen printers used to apply these metal contact lines -- will begin incorporating the Zeta microscope system to obtain rapid 3D imaging of its printers' lines without contacting or damaging them in the process.
This system will help guarantee quality by detecting any fault or microscopic imperfection that may affect overall performance of a solar installation. This guarantee is essential for helping companies meet their cost effective goals, explained Vamsi Veldandla, vice president of marketing at Zeta.
|The Zeta-200 microscope system allows printers to determine the step height, roughness, dimensions, angles and volume of solar cells.
"The entire efficiency of the panel is limited by the weakest link," he said. "If one vapor is out of spec ... then it restricts the entire module. So people have started putting in more production and quality control checks."
"If a company like ASYS wants to supply equipment to the industry, their equipment has to meet certain specs, even before it is installed." With Zeta monitoring quality, he said, "ASYS is qualified to create a certain contact line geometry based on the results. That gives them an edge on their competition who cannot prove the quality of their contact line printing process."
Stakes in this department are higher than anywhere else in the manufacturing process, Veldandla said. Saving money on contact lines and proving efficiency can translate into significant costs savings.
"The contact lines are made of metal and some of them are really expensive," he said. "Almost 40% of the cost [of a solar cell] might be going into these metals."
To fight these costs, manufacturers thin their lines out as much as possible, just as they have with the cells. However, this creates a difficult balance to maintain.
"You don't want the contact line to be too thick, because it's a waste of metal," said Veldandla. "But you don't want it to be too thin either because then sometimes you get shorts or breaks in the line."
To resolve this, he said, more companies are turning to equipment suppliers like Zeta to help guarantee quality all across the product.
"We did a study with applied materials and we found there is a certain optimum set of parameters which give you the best texture when etching the vapors," he said. By using its system to verify specs, he said, companies can now "focus on creating better lines, better contacts, cleaner lines. Control the measurement of printing better. That's why people are buying equipment like ours, which is helping them improve their profits."


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. Right now I have this 5'10vert Lib tech water board I been fooling around with . This thing is pretty rugged . I have had this thing get smashed over some shore break in nc this last fall. Not even a scratch . I love to kite surf on it because of the feel of it. But I have been trying to get use to surfing it , but It has a different feel to it . Seems to be loose on the front foot when driving forward . I have changed out the fins , moved them back and forward( option on this board). Put Fcs fins in there . It almost has the same rails , rocker and shape as an Al Merrick proton . Other than the contour of the bottom . The proton has single to double , were as the lib has no concave at all .
So my question is . So having no concave on this board has loosened it up compared to having concave ?
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Concave on the bottom of your board .