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Mobile and Wireless Communications Network Layer and Circuit Level Design
Edited by Salma Ait Fares and Fumiyuki Adachi, ISBN 978-953-307-042-1, 414 pages, Publisher: InTech, Chapters published January 01, 2010 under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 license
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Mobile and wireless communications applications have a clear impact on improving the humanity wellbeing. From cell phones to wireless internet to home and office devices, most of the applications are converted from wired into wireless communication. Smart and advanced wireless communication environments represent the future technology and evolutionary development step in homes, hospitals, industrial, vehicular and transportation systems. A very appealing research area in these environments has been the wireless ad hoc, sensor and mesh networks. These networks rely on ultra low powered processing nodes that sense surrounding environment temperature, pressure, humidity, motion or chemical hazards, etc. Moreover, the radio frequency (RF) transceiver nodes of such networks require the design of transmitter and receiver equipped with high performance building blocks including antennas, power and low noise amplifiers, mixers and voltage controlled oscillators. Nowadays, the researchers are facing several challenges to design such building blocks while complying with ultra low power consumption, small area and high performance constraints. CMOS technology represents an excellent candidate to facilitate the integration of the whole transceiver on a single chip. However, several challenges have to be tackled while designing and using nanoscale CMOS technologies and require innovative idea from researchers and circuits designers. While major researchers and applications have been focusing on RF wireless communication, optical wireless communication based system has started to draw some attention from researchers for a terrestrial system as well as for aerial and satellite terminals. This renewed interested in optical wireless communications is driven by several advantages such as no licensing requirements policy, no RF radiation hazards, and no need to dig up roads besides its large bandwidth and low power consumption. This second part of the book, Mobile and Wireless Communications: Key Technologies and Future Applications, covers the recent development in ad hoc and sensor networks, the implementation of state of the art of wireless transceivers building blocks and recent development on optical wireless communication systems. We hope that this book will be useful for students, researchers and practitioners in their research studies.
- Chapter 1 Call Admission Control in Mobile and Wireless Networks
- Chapter 2 Communication Strategies for Strip-Like Topologies in Ad-Hoc Wireless Networks
- Chapter 3 RSS Based Technologies in Wireless Sensor Networks
- Chapter 4 Smart Wireless Communication Platform IQRF
- Chapter 5 Wireless in Future Automotive Applications
- Chapter 6 Passive Wireless Devices Using Extremely Low to High Frequency Load Modulation
- Chapter 7 UWB (Ultra Wideband) Wireless Communications: UWB Printed Antenna Design
- Chapter 8 Micromachined High Gain Wideband Antennas for Wireless Communications
- Chapter 9 Microstrip Antennas for Mobile Wireless Communication Systems
- Chapter 10 Large-Signal Modeling of GaN Devices for Designing High Power Amplifiers of Next Generation Wireless Communication Systems
- Chapter 11 Polyphase Filter Design Methodology for Wireless Communication Applications
- Chapter 12 Fully Integrated CMOS Low-Gain-Wide-Range 2.4 GHz Phase Locked Loop for LR-WPAN Applications
- Chapter 13 Enabling Technologies for Multi-Gigabit Wireless Communications in the E-Band
- Chapter 14 Wireless Communications at 60 GHz: A Single-Chip Solution on CMOS Technology
- Chapter 15 Current Trends of CMOS Integrated Receiver Design
- Chapter 16 Power Amplifier Design for High Spectrum-Efficiency Wireless Communications
- Chapter 17 Terrestrial Free-Space Optical Communications
- Chapter 18 Non Mechanical Compact Optical Transceiver for Wireless Communications with a VCSEL Array


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JJ Watt is just incredible. As a 3-4 DE of all positions. I'd bet any team would kill to have him.
Doesn't get challenged? He got wrecked on as a rookie quite often (I realize it's different now that he's matured another year), but he also got ripped up against the 49ers by Alex Smith and Michael Crabtree about a month or so ago. He's nowhere near the level of Revis.
I like PP7 (and actually wanted him for the Panthers at the draft), but he's extremely overrated based just on his coverage abilities.
He goes hard every play, never takes a down off. It seems like most defensive lineman are going to either be a good pass rusher or a good run stopper, not many can do both, but this kid can do it all in a 3-4 set. As a Texans fan he is our MVP hands down, our defense and attitude would not be the same without him. For you to say he's not a good leader is extremely bias. If you watched the Texans play at all this year you would know that the entire defensive line has followed in trying to swat down passes and this makes it hell for all pocket passers. We will have difficulty against roll out passers and QB's who enjoy bootlegs untill Cush comes back but once he is healthy next year this defense will be an all time great.
So due to Watt having more deflections, that makes him better? You do realize Miller plays linebacker, right? He isn't in the middle of the line raising his hands. Not taking anything away from Watt does, but I think you think they're playing the same position.
Playing devil's advocate, what is Watt considerably better than Miller other than deflections? It's certainly not forcing fumbles after sacks or covering or being more versatile as a 2 way player.
If you want to call Watt defensive player of the year, no sweat off my back. However, you are severely overlooking Miller's impact on defense.
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Von Miller for me. He does it all and I am beyond impressed with how much better he has become in pass coverage this year. Also Miller is right on par with Watt in terms of sacks and TFL so I don't see how Watt is so much better. Yes Watt has the pass deflections but Miller also had the huge edge in Forced Fumbles with 4 to Watt's 1. Miller for me.
Von Miller.
Tough choice between Miller and Watt to me...
I'll go Miller 1a. Watt 1b.... just because the games Watt was supposed to dominate, he didn't. Bears game.
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V. Miller is a beast, but J.J. Watt is on pace to lead the texans in sacks,pass deflection, and tackles! Can't recall seeing a DE in a 3-4, leading his team in these categories.
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Watt also has 30 or so tackles for loss which hasn't been done for over 5 years. 1 dimensional pass rushers are a dime a dozen, true game changing defenders are rare and this guy is one of them. His #s already reflect what the likes of Reggie White had in their prime. No wonder Wade Philips said he would end up in Canton some day. Glad he's here; good character and non-stop motor. MVP candidate.
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Thank you for your comments on my questions. However, this raises more questions: 1. What is the mission of FullSimplify? I thought the mission was to minimise the LeafCount of the expression. Are you are saying that this is not possible if assumptions are included? If this is not possible then what can FullSimplify hope to do? 2. If I change the input of FullSimplify from an expression to an assertion to be tested, see below, then it seems to be able to use the assumptions. Is this always going to be true? In[3]:= InputForm[FullSimplify[(L - L*y^2)/x^2, {-1 + x^2 + y^2 == 0}]] Out[3]//InputForm= (L - L*y^2)/x^2 In[4]:= InputForm[FullSimplify[(L - L*y^2)/x^2 == L, {-1 + x^2 + y^2 == 0}]] Out[4]//InputForm= True 3. Why is it so impossible to check all lexical orderings? How would the time increase with the number of variables and the number of assumptions? Should this be an option, with warnings and time constraints? 4. The actual source of my problem was a huge trig function. I had changed the trig functions into polynomials and the assumption above was the remains of Sin[t]^2 + Cos[t]^2 == 1. FullSimplify did a lot of good work before falling at the last hurdle. How else can one proceed? Thanks Hugh Goyder -----Original Message----- From: Adam Strzebonski [mailto:adams at wolfram.com] To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net Subject: [mg53435] Re: [mg53339] FullSimplify with Assumptions Andrzej Kozlowski wrote: > *This message was transferred with a trial version of CommuniGate(tm) Pro* > On 7 Jan 2005, at 12:00, Goyder Dr HGD wrote: > >> In the examples below I would expect FullSimplify to give L. >> However, I get results that depend on the symbols I use. >> It would appear that symbols x and y are treated differently. >> >> How can I force FullSimplify to use the LeafCount as the >> ComplexityFunction? >> >> >> In[14]:= r1 = FullSimplify[(L - L*y^2)/x^2, {-1 + x^2 + y^2 == 0}] >> >> Out[14]= (L - L*y^2)/x^2 >> >> In[15]:= r2 = FullSimplify[(L - L*x^2)/y^2, {-1 + x^2 + y^2 == 0}] >> >> Out[15]= L >> >> In[16]:= LeafCount[r1] >> >> Out[16]= 12 >> >> In[17]:= LeafCount[r2] >> >> Out[17]= 1 >> >> In[18]:= $Version >> >> Out[18]= "5.1 for Microsoft Windows (October 25, 2004)" >> >> Thanks for any comment >> >> Hugh Goyder >> > I would speculate that the reason has something to do with FullSimplify > using PolynomialReduce or related functions, whose outcome depends on > the ordering of the variables. Compare for example: > > > Last[PolynomialReduce[(L - L*y^2)/x^2, {-1 + x^2 + y^2}, > {x, y}]] > > > L/x^2 - (L*y^2)/x^2 > > with > > > Last[PolynomialReduce[(L - L*y^2)/x^2, {-1 + x^2 + y^2}, > {y, x}]] > > L > > Note also that if you do not include explicitly the variables you will get: > > > Last[PolynomialReduce[(L - L*y^2)/x^2, {-1 + x^2 + y^2}]] > > > L/x^2 - (L*y^2)/x^2 > > > I suspect this isn't a bug in FullSimplify. To remedy it FullSimplify > would need to use all possible orderings of variables when applying > algebraic functions whose output depends on variable order, and that is > obviously just not a reasonable option in terms of performance. Also, > Simplify and FullSimplify are not really optimized for conditions of the > form something == something else; I find it a little surprising that it > works as well as it does. One should really deal with such problems by > using polynomial algebra, that is PolynomialReduce etc, with specified > variable ordering. > > > Andrzej Kozlowski > Chiba, Japan > http://www.akikoz.net/~andrzej/ > http://www.mimuw.edu.pl/~akoz/ > This is exactly the case. When FullSimplify is given equational assumptions it computes a single Groebner basis of the assumptions (with the DegreeReverseLexicographic monomial order and with the variables ordered by Sort). PolynomialReduce with respect to this Groebner basis is then applied as one of the transformation functions used to simplify subexpressions. Best Regards, Adam Strzebonski Wolfram Research -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by the Cranfield MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.


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Florida lawmakers will be taking a serious look at reducing the caseload of the state's public defenders as one way of saving money in what could be an even more restrictive state budget next year.
Sen. Victor Crist, R-Tampa, chair of the Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Committee, painted a stark economic picture at the start of that panel's February 11 meeting to review budget priorities of the courts, state attorneys, public defenders, guardians ad litem, Justice Administrative Commission, capital collateral regional counsels, and criminal and civil regional counsels. (See story here for details.)
"I look at this as steering a deep draft ship through a very narrow channel of rocks at low tide," Crist said. "Every hand is going to be on deck looking close to make sure we don't have a puncture."
He said the committee will work closely with the various entities, adding, "This committee is not your enemy. There is not a single program we don't believe in."
One change Crist mentioned in his opening comments was with the $40 fee paid by defendants to public defenders for help filling out a form saying they qualify for public defenders' services. He said the committee will look at taking $10 of that and giving it to court clerks who would be charged with verifying that the defendants actually qualify for public defender representation.
Clerks currently review those applications, Crist said, but accept as factual all the information in them and do no checking.
Eighth Circuit Public Defender Rick Parker, in presenting the legislative priorities for the Florida Public Defender Association, noted that public defenders do not control their caseloads, as they accept clients only after a judge signs an order.
Even with the application, by statute they are limited to helping defendants fill it out, and it is clerks who make the final determination, he said.
As for the clerks getting part of that application fee, Parker said, "Any money you take out of our stream of revenue is a cut."
He added, "No public defender wants to represent anyone who can afford to hire their own attorney. We're with you on trying to identify anyone who doesn't need public defender services. . . . As usual, it's the details of implementation."
Parker noted in 1996, the Legislature created indigency examiners as part of court administration with the goal of weeding out those who didn't qualify for public defender services. But it had almost no impact on caseloads and was abandoned as not worth the time and effort.
The work was turned over to the clerks in 2004, he said, but the clerks' approval rate has been higher than that from the judges, although in some cases judges have approved defendants rejected by the clerks.
"Most of the people who are represented are really, really poor," Parker said, adding many of those with jobs still can't afford private counsel. "The reality in Florida and probably everywhere is if you come to an attorney for representation in a criminal case, the attorney will ask for a fee up front and those fees are prohibitive, even for working people."
He also said that, "The estimates [provided to the committee] that effective screening can reduce the workload 50 to 70 percent seem excessive."
Even if it did manage to cut 10 percent of the cases, Parker said that wouldn't solve public defenders' workload problems, only get them closer to where they need to be.
But Crist said he wasn't as sure screening couldn't solve a lot of the public defenders' problems.
"We have [private] defense attorneys who come forward each year and express concerns there are individuals being represented by public defenders who can afford counsel, and the clerks have come forward and said they can reduce your workload," he said. "Whether it's 10 percent or 20 percent or 70 percent has yet to be seen."
Giving up $10 of the $40 application fee would be a small price if it produces a significant reduction in clients, Crist said. He also argued the current application system lacks credibility.
"Right now the way this system is you fill out an affidavit saying you are indigent and we believe you," he said. "No bank will make a loan on that standard. Why are we as a state taking someone's word for it, especially someone who is being prosecuted for a crime?"
He noted that Parker said the application fee is being spent to hire assistant public defenders to appear in court, and hence isn't directly related to the work of helping defendants fill out the paperwork.
Aside from looking at the screening process, Crist said the committee would look at the indigency standard and whether that needs to be adjusted on who qualifies for a public defender. He also said the panel may look at a sliding scale that would have the most indigent get free representation but might charge others some portion of the cost of their public defenders.
Crist emphasized that he agreed with Parker about the conditions in public defender offices, but only disagreed about solutions.
"You do need more resources and your people are grossly underpaid," he said. "The climate under which your rank and file has to work in is outrageous at best. You're probably one of the least appreciated in this [criminal justice] process."
He also said that some public defenders could do more to help their finances. He noted the Legislature last year imposed a $50 cost of defense fee on misdemeanor cases and $100 on felonies, but attempts to collect the fees have been spotty. He noted that Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, through efforts of the public defenders there, have collected around $1.1 million from that charge, while Miami-Dade County, twice the size of the other two combined, has collected about only a third as much.
"What we've identified in the areas of efficiencies is, one, determine who truly deserves your services and how we go about making a determination, and the other way is the collection of fees," Crist said.
He agreed with Parker's call for a review of how those fees are distributed. Parker noted there is an identical cost of prosecution fee imposed in misdemeanors and felonies, but state attorneys, after the state takes a small handling fee, get 100 percent of the money raised. Public defenders, he said, get only 25 percent.
The exchange between Parker and Crist was the most extensive on a day that generally saw the courts and related agencies make modest pitches to the committee that will have a major say in their budgets for the 2009-10 fiscal year. No one made any specific, bottom-line request for a fixed figure for next year's spending plan, but stuck to generalities or talked about specific items they felt needed legislative attention.
Jackson Flyte, representing the five criminal conflict and civil regional counsels, noted the counsels are having fiscal difficulties because of an ongoing lawsuit with counties contesting the state law requiring them to provide offices for the CCCRCs.
Other than that, he had two specific requests. The first was over a $50 fee the Legislature imposed on indigent parents represented by the CCCRCs in dependency cases. Flyte said that had been expected to raise $250,000 for his office alone, but in reality it has raised about $10,000 statewide because judges have been reluctant to impose the levy on poor parents.
He said the conflict counsels would gladly give $10 of the fee to clerks if they would improve the collection rate.
The other problem, Flyte said, is the CCCRCs don't have enough lawyers qualified to handle capital cases, or the money to pay them. He said he has one death penalty qualified lawyer in Pinellas County, and 16 cases for him, six of which have already been death qualified.
The CCCRCs either need more money for lawyers or a decreased use of the death penalty, he said. "I need more death penalty lawyers to keep the death penalty constitutional," Flyte said. "We are not trying to do away with the death penalty." (Public defenders, in January presentations to two other committees, called for a death penalty moratorium to save money.)
Thirteenth Circuit State Attorney Mark Ober said state attorneys need help because they have rising caseloads, lower budgets, and increasing turnover rates. He said 55 percent of prosecutors' budgets go to prosecute felonies; 26 percent are for juveniles; and 9.5 percent for child support. The rest is divided among misdemeanors, civil cases, and other matters.
State attorneys are experiencing a 27 percent turnover because of workload and low pay, he said, adding, "We need to cling to the positions that we have."
Ober concluded, "We want to help [with the state's budget crisis], but we want to live up to our constitutional obligations."
In response to a question from Sen. Arthenia Joyner, D-Tampa, Ober reiterated a request made before other committees that the Legislature not enact any new criminal laws or increase any penalties, as that could lead to even more work for prosecutors.
Bill Jennings, the capital collateral regional counsel for the middle region, asked that the Legislature consider returning fees paid by the U.S. government for collateral counsels' appearances in federal court to the counsels' offices. A few years ago, that money was moved to the state's general revenue.
Combined with the 11 percent cuts because of the budget crisis, the loss of the federal fees has meant a 25 percent overall reduction for the CCRCs, Jennings said.
He noted those offices operate at a cost to the state of about $40 an hour, but the collateral counsels are paid $160 an hour for their federal court work. That amounts to about $400,000 a year, Jennings said.
Crist said the committee will be looking at legislation to create a direct-service organization (DSO) to support the state's Guardian ad Litem Program. The DSO would be allowed to raise private money in addition to its state funds; Crist specifically mentioned that law firms might be funding sources for the agency.
Theresa Flury, director of the Guardian ad Litem Program, said 87.9 percent of its $32.8 million budget goes directly into the representation of children.
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Cool, interesting idea.
Wouldn't ever in a million years spend money to do that though.
If I was a better broker
And still had a girlfriend. I'd be there.
As it stands... Good luck to the rest of you.imagine if it sunk. titanic style.
that would make a good news feature.
(but yeah, this does look cool. i wonder what sort of people would turn up? weezer fans with $1000 to drop like that? who are those people???).
that's a lot of money to drop i think
but compared to some cruises... maybe not.
im so totally tempted
In fairness it doesn't look much more expensive than what the cruise normally costs.
Unbelievably tempted to make this my holiday next year.
ATP, please follow suit.
It's a bit more than just a festival though.
Half of that festival was people saying that the death of festivals is due to them all being the same, with the same bands nothing unique. This is an example of people trying to create something unique. Yeah, it's expensive, but the target audience is more specific than it'd just be for a Weezer gig in London. It's going to be for massive Weezer and Dinosaur Jr fans, which means it isn't going to be 16 year olds desperate to get hammered and start a riot at their first Leeds festival, it's going to be older people with a bit more money to splash on what's guaranteed to be an amazing few days.
You know they're also playing shows where tickets are $35? I think if anyone was expecting to pay less than that to see Weezer then they're a bit mental.
Fuck me, it's almost as if it's your RIGHT to go to every festival/musical event in the world
it's a cool idea and will be an experience for all those involved, it's not exactly a FUCK U to the fans.
calumlynn and PickledOeuf this'd this-
littlebirds, russtyeh, Samberic, Icarus-Smicarus, spiritofjazz, politelydeclined, calumlynn, LordLuciusBanter, PickledOeuf, fiddygent, kilgore-trout, wilbur, nice_squirrel, shadyadie, lameosaur, Yesiamaduck, and treborforever this'd this
i don't know why you don't seem to understand
that this isn't just a festival, it's also a cruise. for most people onboard this will be their holiday.
I don't think it's CYNICAL
It's a lot of money and it obviously totally prices out poorer fans, but I doubt they stand to make a mint out of it. And we're talking about a middle aged band with a middle aged main support (Dinosaur Jr + spin off bands); $599 + flights is a chunk of money, but it's unlikely to be prohibitive to somebody of their age earning pretty average money.
actually agree with grouchland
this is not cool at all
gonna be full of tragic 30-somethings who've all got proper jobs but still think they're cool and are going off for a bit of an alt. weekend jolly
In fact I think this is the least cool thing any band has ever done.
Ach i thought you were meaning they were gonna make too much off it.
I see what yr meaning now.
Maybe you don't like it or whatever, but they have offered something really fantastic here that fans will love. This is the kind of thing that some people will remember for the rest of their lives. It is definitely worth that price to some people.
But fair enough if it isn't for you.
I'm still not sure if yr being entirely serious.Yeah, I'm really saying that people can afford to spend £200 on a festival ticket alone
are poor.
Creating something that's special in order to sell more tickets isn't bullshit. Look at the Secret Garden Party, that's sold out with a pretty dreadful lineup, but they've somehow garnered the reputation that it's all artsy and special and unlike any other festival, and therefore people want to go. What's bullshit is when people get worked up about the ideas of bands that they don't even care about.
Yr starting to make a bit more sense now,
you have a point, but i am just going with the opinion that this is a fun idea. I could look into the ethics of the whole thing but really no one is being exploited, it is all just a bit of fun and i'm sure that is the only reason Weezer want to do this.
You could apply the logic of pricing people out of everything. Some people wouldn't be able to afford that forest thing either, but that is just how society is atm.
grouchland stop ruining DiS
P.s. I really want to go to this.
PickledOeuf this'd thisThis
Stop being a twat. Floating festival seems like a good idea. Even if it is boring middle aged people, what do you care? Don't they have the right to enjoy it? You just done across as sounding bitter and jealous.
Moving swiftly on, they have a slide. I so want to go, and I don't even like weezer!
Bands that play on cruise ships are a genre now, which puts Weezer and these other bands in with
Marshall Tucker Band
Molly Hatchet
Lynyrd SkynyrdJourney is obviously the best one.
fiddygent this'd this
+ the idea of being stuck on a boat with Weezer (not to mention those twats from Yuck) makes me want to vom.
I'm terrified of the ocean but I'd probably jump ship.
yeah jeez just stop being a joykill with all your "opinions"
You just come across as one of these people that THINKS they are so smart. Everybody hates these people and they're always really easy to spot cos they always want to DISCUSS THINGS at more than FACE VALUE LEVEL.
join us over at the Easy Going Aloof Brigade where nobody has to think about ANYTHING or commit to having any views which arn't completely neutral. People that get all wound up about THINGS and ISSUES are so boring. If people want to kill seals or DO A HOLOCAUST then who are you to say they can't enjoy it? Jeez.
automatik this'd this
matthewslaughter and sweetverbs this'd this
I was so happy.
go join the Aloof Brigade
I hear they'd be really happy to have you or you know if you don't want to thats cool i mean everyone's entitled to their opinion
He even made an Ivanisevic joke and got a round of applause.
He was like lightning coming out of a dish.
you take your car to work i'll take my.
ohhhhhh yeahhhhhhh.
And_Special_Guests this'd this-
noise_annoys this'd this
Grouchland get over yourself.
I think this is a great idea. I don't go to work every single fucking day of my life to spend money on a god damn weezer show at a library. If i want to go on the weezer cruise and enjoy something different and memorable then who are you to tell me im morally bankrupt?
It's the same premise as ATP. Offering generally white middle class 30 somethings with an outlet to see left of mainstream bands in a comfortable environment and willing to pay for that privilege.
If you love music (in this case 90's indie), have the expenditure and see this as a special event, then forking out $$$ for it is a no brainer.Don't be such a downer. Go write an email to Ian McKaye. I'm sure he gives a shit.
JimmyHuntspill this'd this -
PickledOeuf and Icarus-Smicarus this'd this
What would YOU know about it shucks?
People acting like this is a new idea, Ben Folds did it a couple of years ago.
I suspect grouchland was still gestating in a lab at that point though.
dunno, but I ain't no joke, so you should get a pen and write yourself a little note
so you don't forget again and when it comes to cash, I'll be gettin' smoked, livin' out my money cuz I'm broke cuz of the recession AND WEEZER TAKING MY MONEY FUR A CRUISE. Also, don't even come around here, askin' where ma cash is, cuz MMMMEEEEEEE IIII'MMM BBBBBBBRRRROOOOKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
shucks this'd this
You know the main point about all of this is that its just not COOL
I mean I know its only important to a certain extent that a band be cool but I think most of you guys think that bands shouldn't be cool because its more "REAL", which is why you all like weezer. And this cruise.
And none of you are cool.
best bits of thread so far:
grouchland's righteous anger - which i'm sort of on board with (ha ha! on board! suck it!) and the bit about the holocaust. oh, and yeah, i'd quite like to see sebadoh on a boat but i ain't wealthy so it ain't gonna happen. ne'ermind.
They were before that Hash Pipe shit.
The first two records are masterpieces.
^ we need more posts that summarise threads within threads
Sean make this a feature.
The price
isn't that far off what you'd pay for a normal 4 day cruise anyway. Add in some bands and stuff and the price seems pretty fair for the type of demographic who'd go on it (hardcore fans and older fans with some cash to spare).
fictionfighter this'd this
Willsjamie this'd this
There's a KIss cruise
later this year.
That's the one i won't to go on.
Hey brainbox
it was a joke
an obvious jokeMORE LIKE SEA CUOMO
But in more serious fashion
If you were in a band like Weezer, how could you NOT want to run and host an event like this?
I'd never considered a cruise in my life..
..but being a massive Lips fan went on the Xingolati cruise from Long Beach to LA a few years ago with the Flaming Lips and a load of American Jam Bands and it was one of the greatest times I've ever had. An absolute blast. Cost a lot of money which I'm still paying back, but will stick with me. Here's someone's vid of some of the stuff on it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwUFmlCZ-XI
Unfortunately, someone OD'd on board so the experience will probably never be repeated, but if the Weezer one is anything like Xingolati, I'd advise people to start saving now.Err....slight correction to Xingolati cruise
The Cruise was from Long Beach to Enseneda, Mexico. Long Beach to LA would've been a very short cruise indeed ;-).
odds that weezer will cover that on a boat song?
It's a big blue watery road!
Cos now it's time to play the pied piper
shit that's in a diaper
Don't worry Grouchland
Rivers isn't excited about it either: http://vimeo.com/26328112
STFU moaners
this sounds like the most awesome holiday ever.
Is this because ATP is so expensive compared to other festivals?
You know, those ones that cost in the region of £200 for 3 days and you still have to buy a tent to take with you, rather than stay in the chalet that's included in the price?
Or are you just spouting shite?
dude, i'm beyond cool
i'm so cool i once broke a pie chart demonstrating how cool i am
Everyone already knows Weezer haven't been cool for years.
A cruise was only a matter of time.
jimbowhite this'd thisFUCKIN' WAHHHHHHHH.
i honestly feel you need another person to tell you how silly you're being. SO SO SO SILLY.
ps. telling you your opinion is wrong is not aloof. "Cheers." :)))))))))
let's all pitch in and send grouchland on this weezer cruise
day 2 of the weezer cruise. tensions are high. if you listen out on the deck the bourgeoisie are singing along to el scorchio as the sunsets. i fear a proletariat such as me may not voyage to my home shores in good health. i love you mum. i love you dad.
Damian and ButteredLobster this'd this DAMNIT
I didn't care about being cool until I read your comment. Now I can't go back to unawareness.
I liked it
Don't back down now man!
i know...
how could anyone over 30 have the right to listen to and enjoy music..... the bastards, anyone who actually listened to blue and pinkerton when they came out should have hung themselves with their bespoke office tie long ago
that's because your a very bright spark in an all be it far too dark and miserable world
of course i would say that if weezer, who are now in their 40s, are only allowed to play to teenagers, (not sure who the cool and uncool are there) they should have given up 10 years ago, but thats pretty much the most overdiscussed topic on dis so should be probably be left alone
I don't understand what groucho means when he talks about the 'we're so poor aesthetic'. I don't get that from KK or the Dirtbombs at all. Mind you having read a book about the 90s-00s garage rock type bands a lot of them made no money whatsoever.
If this ship goes down, a potential disaster which almost no-one would want
I fully expect Weezer to play a covers set dressed as the violinists from the Titanic. That is all.
P&Ork and Beans.
Meet be in the sea of balls, that's how I've started referring to my bed
bands, holiday time, sunshine, alcohol and waves
... let the vomit flow
I love the idea though of these bands being locked up on a boat for four days with some of their uber-fans, constantly asking them questions and harrassing them. "Hey, Rivers, can you autograph my scrotum" and "Rivers, can't you admit that early Weezer was best?" are 2 I'd love to be able to watch the replies to.
Or, it could be with those prices that Cuomo, Mascis and Barlow will be playing their performances and afterwards airlifted off in a helicopter to stay in a 5 star palace further down the coast...
So em, this started today.
Look at that. Fuuuck. Why didn't i go.
yeah somebody on my fb is there
looks real good actually
does grouchy even post here anymore?
Bloody hell
This looks incredible.
saw how high Hurley placed on DiS's top albums of 2010
and topped himself
I agree
plus, it's wanker, I mean weezer.
Shame deletions have fucked this thread
but there's another cruise coming up so let's start all over again... http://www.theweezercruise.com/
Cat Power is definitely who I think of when I think of partying to music on a cruise ship
weezer and ash, together, on a cruise ship, in the sunshine? i know i shouldn't care, now, about this, in 2013, but that excites me far more than any other festival lineup going.


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Scientific Name: | Chaetodon austriacus | |||
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Red List Category & Criteria: | Least Concern ver 3.1 |
Year Published: | 2010 |
Date Assessed: | 2009-10-07 |
Assessor(s): | Rocha, L.A., Craig, M.T. & Pratchett, M. |
Reviewer(s): | Elfes, C., Polidoro, B., Livingstone, S. & Carpenter, K.E. |
Justification: While there have been no declines documented, this species is dependent on live coral cover, which may make it susceptible to habitat loss. However, it has a relatively wide distribution, apparently large population and no obvious major threats other than coral loss. It is listed as Least Concern. |
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Countries occurrence: | Native: Djibouti; Egypt; Eritrea; Israel; Jordan; Saudi Arabia; Somalia; Sudan; Yemen | ||||
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Lead researcher, Latha Palaniappan, M.D., M.S., and her team at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute (PAMFRI) will present their most recent findings from three separate studies at the American College of Epidemiology Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, on September 11-14, 2010.
Each year, the American College of Epidemiology invites submission of research topics for their annual meeting from different areas, such as medicine, statistics, sociology, genetics, and biology. Dr. Palaniappan and her research team will deliver three poster presentations on the following topics: 1) methods for overcoming partially missing data, 2) colon cancer screening rates, and 3) cardiovascular disease prevalence rates.
PAMF is one of the nation's earliest adopters and leaders in the use of electronic health records (EHRs). Dr. Palaniappan and her team use de-identified data from the EHRs at PAMF to study trends in and risk factors for obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Study investigates risk factors for and incidence of diabetes in Asian American subgroups.
Dr. Palaniappan is the primary investigator of the Pan Asian Cohort Study (PACS), a study funded by the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Disease to investigate risk factors for and incidence of diabetes in Asian American subgroups. Obesity, a major risk factor for diabetes, is most often defined by body mass index (kg/m2), and is calculated using measured height and weight. Body mass index is an important tool used by physicians to calculate risk for chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. For a variety of reasons, body mass index is sometimes partially missing within the EHR. Dr. Palaniappan and colleagues compared methods for overcoming partially missing body mass index data in the EHR. These findings will be applicable to researchers across the nation who study obesity as a risk factor.
Study uses EHRs to compare colorectal cancer screening rates at PAMF to statewide self-report survey data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the largest state health survey in the U.S.
While missing data is one limitation of an EHR, EHRs also provides a great deal of information, such as the number of patients with up-to-date colorectal cancer screenings. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., and routine screening is recommended for patients ages 50-75. Several national and state surveys collect self-reported information on colorectal screening use. However, survey data are thought to overestimate receipt of screening tests. Dr. Palaniappan collaborated with Dr. Annette Maxwell, a researcher at UCLA, to compare colorectal cancer screening rates at PAMF to statewide self-report survey data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the largest state health survey in the U.S. The colorectal cancer screening rates from CHIS self-report data were higher than screening rates at PAMF, suggesting that there is over-reporting in colorectal cancer screening utilization in self-reported survey data.
Study investigates prevalence of stroke, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in Asian American and Non-Hispanic White (NHW) patients at PAMF.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in California and the United States. Dr. Palaniappan received a grant from the American Heart Association to investigate the prevalence of stroke, coronary heart disease (CHD) and peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in Asian American and Non-Hispanic White (NHW) patients at PAMF. There are considerable differences in Asian American subgroups with regard to stroke, CHD and PVD. Filipinos and Asian Indians are much more likely to develop CHD than other Asian subgroups and NHWs. While high rates of CHD among Asian Indians are increasingly recognized, Filipinos are less well studied. Dr. Palaniappan believes that future research should study Asian subgroups separately to better understand variation in disease patterns.
The American College of Epidemiology's annual meeting will provide an important opportunity to present PAMFRI's research findings and to raise awareness of health issues affecting patients.
Dr. Palaniappan was supported in part by a grant from the American Heart Association (0885049N ) and a grant from the National Institutes of Health (5R01DK081371-02).
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The purchase price was $300 million. That was about six times HuffPo's sales and 30 times its operating profits. Since AOL bought Huffington in March, it has built its entire editorial operation around it.24/7 Wall St. reviews scores of blogs and blog companies each year to choose the 25 that are the most valuable. Value, by 24/7's definition is what a blog would sell for. The values are based on several factors.The first is revenue and profits. 24/7 considers audience size, advertising revenue, subscription sales, and conference businesses. Conferences are sometimes the largest and most profitable operations of some blog companies.24/7 Wall St. also considers the moat around each blog. In other words, how hard is it for other mainstream media sites to compete with the blog? How likely is it that a new blog could take market share from the website and its related businesses?We also consider founder risk. For example, if Jim Cramer left the mainstream site TheStreet.com, how much would its value fall? Because of Cramer's fame and visibility at TheStreet, its value would likely be very badly damaged. Some of the blogs on the 24/7 list which rely heavily on their founders for editorial direction, business connections and public relations face a similar problem.Blogging is now at least 15 years old. The Drudge Report, among the most financially successful and well-read blogs in America, was founded in 1997. Science, tech, and politics blog Boing Boing was started in 1995. Most of the blogs on the 24/7 Wall St. list are over half a decade old. The blog business is mature when the age of the broadband Internet is taken into account.24/7 used Internet research firm Quantcast to determine the number of visitors a blog has. We used supplemental sources if a site was not measured by Quantcast. 24/7 Wall St. editors examined each blog that was a candidate for this list to determine advertising CPMs, advertising impressions, and operation costs. The largest expense for some of these companies is the use of outside ad networks, which take substantial commission to sell their inventory.We determined values by multiples of revenue and, in cases where it applied, operating income. The figures were then weighted by our analysis of such factors as founder's risk and moat. 24/7 Wall St. considered only independent blogs – those which are not owned by large media companies – to compile the list.The blog business is so attractive that well-funded blogs continue to be started regularly. Sports blog network SB Nation and several tech writers announced they will soon launch a new tech blog, Verge. The blog's start-up costs alone are estimated in the millions of dollars. The site already has large sponsors such as BMW. Investors include major venture capital firms Accel and Comcast Ventures. Verge will be launched into the tech editorial sector, which is one of the most crowded in the industry. The founders and investors believe they can have a successful business despite this.Blogging started as a cottage industry filled with start-up sites, but it is now one that attracts large investors and corporations who see great promise and substantial profits.
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Zarnow: Tax man can help solve tax puzzles
They say a man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client. But at this time of year we might also wonder if it applies to a man who does his own taxes.
We have one more week to go, plenty of time to make fools of ourselves. But if you don't know your earned income tax credit from your American opportunity tax credit, you might do well to consult an expert. And that, usually, will cost.
Usually, but not always. The IRS sponsors a free program that can bring individuals closer to their refunds. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance is one of those programs that meets a couple of goals at once – providing a service to those in need, and some practical experience to those who need it.
For taxpayers in households earning under $57,000, it offers a sigh of relief.
For an accounting student, it offers a résumé-builder.
And that's symmetry.
On a Saturday, they walk into the VITA clinic at Cal State Fullerton in a steady stream. Their ages vary but they all enter wearing a look of apprehension – the IRS, after all, brought down Al Capone.
But they leave looking more relaxed.
Chris Lowe, an optometry student, came with his wife, Brandy, for advice on how to treat his out-of-state scholarship. He's filed his taxes with a computer program previously and wasn't sure he did it right.
"I felt like I was making mistakes left and right."
Nicholas Ward left feeling pleased with a "very nice" refund headed his way. He was relieved to talk to a real person instead of struggling alone on the computer.
"When you do it yourself, a lot of questions come up and you just guess."
Fernando Orozco, a part-time student, simply hopes he won't have to pay any more. Last year he paid to have his taxes done, but thinks VITA gave him better service.
Doing taxes, he says, is like cutting his hair.
"I don't want to mess it up."
From the level of care these Cal State Fullerton students take, it's unlikely.
They are certified to help after passing a basic or intermediate tax exam given by the IRS. VITA services, primarily funded in Orange County through the United Way, even include specialties such as military tax returns and basic financial planning.
Students at a variety of Orange County schools volunteer, although some receive course credit.
At a VITA site, students conduct the intake interview, prepare the taxes, help perform a quality review and see their work e-filed.
Sitting next to a real-life client is where tax law hits the turf, the academic because the actual, and a wrong answer deducts more than points off a grade.
Warren Doller, a senior accounting and finance major, directs the Cal State Fullerton site, which has served more than 400 clients this year. He says it's rewarding.
"We can use our knowledge and skills and give back to people immediately."
Having VITA on your résumé, he adds, demonstrates that you know how to talk to clients face-to-face.
"This makes it much easier to get an internship."
Hands-on experience is invaluable, says Stephen Whitson, who chairs the Accounting Department at Coastline Community College that participated in VITA this year for the first time.
Today, large accounting firms in particular place a premium on practical experience.
"To be able to have an internship on your résumé is really huge. ... Anything that shows you've actually done something, as opposed to just book learning, is a big help."
Because California changed its requirements for a CPA license, many students are able to pick up their required accounting and business units at community colleges.
"Usually, for a job this sophisticated, you couldn't move into that from a community college," Whitson explains. "With the rules in accounting, you can."
So while younger students might still take the basics at a two-year school and then transfer, older students with college degrees can turn to community colleges to earn credits required to sit for the CPA exam.
This is primarily why accounting enrollment at Coastline has grown. If you translate units taken into full-time student equivalency, Whitson says, enrollment is up more than 1,000 percent in 10 years.
This is what economists mean when they talk about retraining the workforce for new careers. Accounting is a growing career field.
Donna Raithel, a Cal State Fullerton accounting major who will graduate in 2014, is a second-time VITA volunteer. She loves helping others.
Still, she's also a career changer picking up marketable job skills. She hasn't had an internship yet, but she says working at VITA is real-world experience.
"You can be great with the numbers and know tax law, but if you can't work with people you won't have very much success," she said.
Shi Li, a junior studying accounting, says the responsibility made him nervous at first but now he's more confident.
"In class they tell you a theory, but in practice it's totally different. ... The tax guide tells you how to do it, but you need to do it by yourself."
Graduate student Ruby Li says she's learned how to make clients feel comfortable while she asks personal financial questions.
"It's super, super important to have hands-on experience."
The whole point, of course, is to help someone as you prepare for a job.
Curtis Lim, a first-year graduate student earning his master's in accounting, sums it up:
"When you're looking for an internship, it's good to say you have experience. ... You need it to get the internships that will allow you to get the job."
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A man from Ziyuan, southern China has grown a bizarre horn on his head measuring three inches – and it's still growing.
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Elliptical Buying Guide: Choose the Right Elliptical for You
by Gregory J. Florez
Elliptical Trainers is one of the fastest growing fitness categories. Elliptical training combines the best of stair climbing, cross country skiing and running in a low impact, variety rich workout. It is a highly effective cross training activity that is viable for anyone from beginning exercisers to elite athletes.
It is worth noting that Precor® was the first to introduce elliptical trainers to the world in 1995 with the Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer™ (EFX®).
Now elliptical trainers are a mainstay in cardiovascular equipment.
Shopping for Your Elliptical
- Consider your goals and the goals of other potential exercisers in your home before you start your search. Most families will have more than one individual that will likely be using the equipment. Runners will benefit from the non-impact movement as a complement to their running. Older users will appreciate the fluidity and ease of the motion.
- Start your shopping by researching online to find the equipment that interests you. Find out the top rated brands through rating websites, product reviews and more. You should visit the manufacturers' websites and even their Facebook pages to see who is using their equipment. Often the best brands also make commercial equipment used in gyms and health clubs.
- Find out where you can purchase the equipment once you find a few companies and models that interest you. Most can be purchased online through the manufacturers' websites or other shopping sites and through retail stores. For retail stores, better quality equipment is sold through specialty fitness retailers, not discount stores.
- Think about the level of service that you want. The highest level of service will come from a specialty fitness retailer. Purchasing online is often less expensive, but you will need to do more research beforehand about which products you want, and often have to assemble the equipment yourself when it arrives – though this varies by shopping sites.
- Authorized specialty fitness retailers. Make a list of local retailers who specialize in fitness equipment and which brands they carry. Many dealers exclusively sell certain brands. This is why it is important to do your research ahead of time. Specialty fitness dealers will likely have a more educated staff, higher quality equipment and the ability to assemble and service your product more effectively. Some have financing options. Sometimes these dealers will also have relationships with personal trainers to help you start your program.
- Test the equipment. If you choose to purchase online, try to find a way to test the equipment through a friend, gym, spa or hotel. The best manufacturers often sell commercial products, so you can get a feel for their equipment somewhere else. Note that it isn't really fair to retail sales staff for you to go into their store, take up their time then go purchase cheaper somewhere else.
- If you go to a store, be prepared to test the equipment in the manner in which you will be using it. Almost any equipment will feel and seem adequate if you test it for 5 minutes. It's only when you begin to put an elliptical through its paces, using different programs, or exercising in both forward and reverse motions that you will start to notice major differences in quality and comfort. Plan on wearing comfortable exercise clothes and walking or jogging shoes.
Must Haves
Adjustable incline. This is a feature that makes this product a true cross-trainer. Adjusting the incline varies the focus on muscle groups and provides a great way to add variety to the routine. It's a feature worth finding since that added variety can reduce boredom, enhance motivation, and keep you from reaching an exercise plateau.
Smooth elliptical motion. The elliptical motion provides the closest simulation to walking and running available without the impact. An important factor to look for here is the feel of the motion. Some machines have a "kick" in their motion where the heel comes up off of the platform. You don't want to feel any "kick" or "bounce" in your motion. Find a machine that provides a true elliptical movement pattern for both forward and backward directions.
Natural movement. How does the movement "feel?" This is a critical question to ask when trying an elliptical. Does the product feel smooth? You can only determine this by trying several types. Spend at least 20 minutes exercising on a unit. You should not feel unusual stress on your knees or hips. Also when using the unit, you should be able to exercise in a neutral position without reaching for the handrails or bending over.
Dependent upper body motion. Some machines have upper body levers to add an upper body workout element. If you are not strength training, having upper body movement can help accomplish some upper-body strengthening. Keep in mind that if you are testing an upper and lower body elliptical trainer, make sure that both motions are comfortable and intuitive. You should not have to lean to complete the range of motion or otherwise compromise your position. Test different machines to find what is most comfortable for you.
Adjustable resistance. Good units will have a broad range of resistance that is adjusted electronically. Look for a system that makes resistance changes simple and intuitive so that interval training sessions can be easily incorporated into your routine.
Forward and reverse motions. The ability to move in a forward or reverse motion adds variety and challenge to the workout. This also greatly reduces the risk of repetitive use injuries common with some treadmill and stair climber users. Most ellipticals have this option.
Quiet operation. Look (and listen) for a product that feels smooth and is quiet in operation. A truly well designed elliptical trainer should be relatively silent at all intensity levels.
Electronic features. Many ellipticals have a spectrum of features to lure buyers ranging from fans and interactivity, to displaying calories burned. Consider what is important to you and how you will use it. The key is to look for electronic features that are both motivating and challenging to YOU. Look for an electronic package that will grow with you as you progress and one that will accommodate the needs of multiple users.
Programming and motivation
The basics from a fitness point of view are: elapsed time, stride, and incline. Having a measure of calories burned can also be very motivating. Consider what additional information or features will help keep you motivated day after day. Some of the most useful added features include:
Heart Rate interactivity. Measuring your heart rate (HR) is the surest indicator of progress and intensity. Everyone has a target heart rate range which they should work within. Too high and you risk injury. Too low and you won't reach your goals. The best ellipticals have heart rate control programs that will actually adjust your workout variables while measuring your heart rate to make sure that you stay within this range. You simply enter the desired heart rate and the machine will respond accordingly throughout the workout.
Pre-set and custom programs. One of the biggest reasons people quit a program is boredom. Having a product that provides a myriad of programs will help keep a program fresh and full of variety. The ability to customize a program for your specific needs is also a great feature. Look for some research behind the programs.
Custom Courses. The best products will "remember" your favorite workouts or allow you to create your own custom course. Look for the ability to create and store custom courses in order to duplicate them again.
Ease of Use. In the world of personal training we have found over the years that many clients are intimidated or simply frustrated with the amount of features and buttons on electronic equipment. It becomes another obstacle to regular exercise. The best products keep it simple. It should take no more than 2 to 3 steps to launch a program. Look for an elliptical that has a manual or "quick start" mode. These modes require only 1-2 pushes of a button and you go.
Variety. The key to success in any exercise program is consistency over the long haul. If you find a product that can add variety and challenge to your routine, you are more likely to stay motivated and experience success in reaching your goals. Minor tweaks to one or more of these variables will keep your routine fresh and challenging.
Safety and Maintenance
Safety features. Look for other safety features that secure your equipment when it is not in use, such as locking features to keep the pedals from moving or the machine from being started.
Maintenance. Look for a product that is maintenance-free. A well-designed unit takes normal wear and tear into account so you don't have to.
Warranty. An elliptical is an electronic piece of equipment. A quality unit is a long-term investment that, with regular use, will require service at some point. Most quality units will offer a lifetime warranty on the frame. When it comes to other components, look for a warranty that provides for at least 1 year of labor and a minimum of 1-3 years coverage on parts. Ask what components are covered. Be sure your warranty includes electronics and other key components.
Important: If you purchase from a retail store, does the dealer from whom you are purchasing have their own service staff who are trained and authorized by the manufacturer to service your equipment?
About the author
Gregory Florez, founder and CEO of First Fitness, Inc, is one of the country's leading experts in several health and fitness categories including: personal coaching and training, product trends, and fitness technology. His companies, First Fitness, Inc. and FitAdvisor.com have worked with over 40,000 executives and employees of Fortune 500 companies around the world, including DuPont and Intel, to improve the health of their valued employees over the past 22 years.
Mr. Florez's FitAdvisor Health Coaching Services were rated as the top coaching service by the Wall Street Journal. He has published several books, served as a board member for IDEA, and is a spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. He is featured regularly as a writer, speaker, and expert in industry publications and conferences including: Health and Fitness Business, The American College of Sports Medicine, Club Industry, and consumer media, such as The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Men's Health, Vogue, Good Housekeeping, and Smart Money magazine. He is also a featured columnist for Club Industry's Fitness Business Pro magazine, and The American Council on Exercise's Professional website. Gregory is a former college and Nike sponsored athlete and participates in a variety of endurance athletics.


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- Awais Aftab said...
Thanks for sharing that. Good article. - April 19, 2013 at 8:06 PM
- Giovanni Gaetani said...
oward Mumma's book is without any doubt a big and badly made fraud. I am not exaggerating: it is what it is, a dishonest, naive apologetic attempt, based on what is nothing but a false testimony. The whole book is literally scattered with chronological and biographical mistakes, which maybe an inexpert reader will not notice. A specialist of Camus will firstly laugh at Mumma's stupidity and awkwardness, but then he will tragically realize that all over the world many readers sincerely believe in Mumma's report. Yes, Howard Mumma finally achieved his apologetic goal: to instill the doubt that Camus was secretly a Christian, a believer.
I am going to write a big and detailed review of the book for the Albert Camus Society 2015, which will be published also on my academia.edu page (see below). Indeed, the mistakes are too many to be all reported here. For the moment, I will just point out that:
1) Camus NEVER met Simone Weil -- Mumma says that they met "every few weeks", "over a period of several years" (pp. 41-47);
2) Camus joined the Communist Party in 1935 and left in 1937 BEFORE the II World War and the concentration camps (p. 12);
3) Camus wrote and published The Stranger BEFORE The Myth of Sisyphus, not after (p. 12-13);
4) Camus university thesis was on "Christian Metaphysics and Neoplatonism" (Métaphysique chrétienne et Néoplatonisme), not on "neo-Platonism with an emphasis on Plotinus" (p. 11);
5) Mumma repeatedly admit in the book (p. 8, 18 and others) that he could not speak French; given that Camus' and Sartre's English was really poor, how the hell did they manage to understand each other?
I have to stop here. For any questions you can contact me trough the acamedia.edu page.
Giovanni Gaetani
[at the moment PhD student in Philosophy and young Camus scholar. You can realize who I am and read all my works here: [...] - September 24, 2014 at 5:24 AM


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From the age of 40 onwards, it is likely that you will experience the effects of hormonal imbalance. Any time from the age of 40, women can expect to go through perimenopause, the transition that the female body makes to prepare for the end of its fertile days.
Hormones play a key part in this transition: they are in constant flux as they instigate the bodily changes that occur at this time. As hormones are constantly changing and interacting, it is probable that at some point your body will experience some degree of hormonal imbalance. Symptoms of hormonal imbalance can vary, but the most common include:
- Hot flashes
- Night sweats
- Loss of libido
- Irregular periods
Because of these symptoms, hormonal imbalance in women over 40 can be stressful and difficult to cope with. However, do not despair, as below you will find four treatments for hormonal imbalances in women over 40.
1. Lifestyle Changes
A healthy lifestyle will help keep your hormonal system balanced, and there are simple changes that you can make which will help smooth over the unpleasant symptoms. Exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, and drink plenty of water. Keeping your body in check will minimize the effects of fluctuating hormones.
2. Alternative Medicine
There are a number of alternative treatments that can help balance your menopausal hormone levels and alleviate unpleasant symptoms. There are a group of herbal medicines called phytoestrogens that have estrogenic properties. Examples include dong quai, soy, ginkgo biloba, and ginseng. When ingested, they imitate estrogen that is produced naturally by the body, and balance the body's natural hormonal levels.
3. Bioidentical Hormones
Bioidentical hormones are plant-based hormone-like substances, produced in a lab, which are introduced into the body to restore hormone balance. They are available in combinations designed uniquely for each individual. However, they have been associated with certain health risks, so it is best to consult your doctor before deciding on this course of action to treat your hormonal imbalance post 40.
4. Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is when external hormones are medically introduced into the woman's body to balance out the fluctuations of her natural hormones. This can be a quick-acting and effective way to treat unbalanced hormones, as it treats the problem directly at a hormonal level. However, in recent years, HRT has been declining in popularity, as studies have suggested that it can increase the risk of cancer, strokes, and heart disease.
If you are in your 40's and are worried about how to treat your hormonal imbalances, you can sleep soundly. There are a multitude of options available for you to balance your hormone levels and avoid unpleasant symptoms.
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Calling the Central City Home 'Bass'
'Don't assume you can't profitably serve working poor and modest income households.'
The Beatles' breakthrough in the early 1960s inspired Jim Schrimpf to set aside his accordion and play rock 'n' roll.
But he wasn't sure which instrument to play. A friend told him that his band always had a hard time finding a bass player.
"Even at 12 years old, I understood supply and demand," Schrimpf recalls. "So, bass it was."
Nearly five decades later, Schrimpf still channels his Fab Four idol, Paul McCartney, at Milwaukee-area gigs with his band, The Boomers. But even during a 30-year hiatus from music to raise three sons, Schrimpf found his groove in the credit union movement as a champion of services for people of modest means.
Schrimpf became CEO of Brewery Credit Union in Milwaukee in 1999 when it was at a crossroads. Two decades had passed since the credit union expanded its field of membership after the demise of some of the city's major brewers—Schlitz, Pabst, and Blatz.
Brewery posted losses for three straight years before Schrimpf's arrival. The board directed him to restore the credit union's profitability or find a merger partner.
Schrimpf decided to concentrate the credit union's efforts on the central city. Traditional financial institutions had largely abandoned the area and its low- to moderate-income residents. To Schrimpf, that meant less competition and a great opportunity.
Since refocusing on the central city, Brewery has doubled its asset size to $36 million and its membership to 7,645 while obtaining 17% capital.
"Don't assume you can't profitably serve working poor and modest income households," Schrimpf says. "With the right product mix, competitive pricing, and risk controls, you most certainly can."
Brewery offers payday lending alternatives, creditbuilder accounts, mobile and text banking, mortgage loans under $25,000, individual development accounts that match up to $2,500 for a down payment on a house; sells bus passes and stamps in its lobby; and conducts financial seminars. Its Fresh Start Checking provides a second chance for consumers locked out of the mainstream banking system.
In the past 13 months, Brewery claimed the Wisconsin CU League's Louise Herring Award, the Spirit of CU*Answers Award, and the Milwaukee Business Journal's Central City Business Award for serving the underserved.