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woohoo, it will be returning to tv in late 2013, scroll it down and see the video.
Well, for a start, Doctor Who has been back on tv for like 6 years now, and that story is about a movie thats being made about the guy who created Doctor Who, not actually a Doctor Who movie.
Haha, well, at least he got the link to the article correct?
To be fair, Season 7 has been confirmed;
Rumoured to be airing around the 23~25th of August... so not long...
Rumoured to be airing around the 23~25th of August... so not long...
Sunday 26th 6am Qld Time
scooter that's an old trailer. here's the new one. i can't wait for the new season.
Wow! Who's that red headed chicky babe? She's gorgeous.
Yeah, probably. I knew it was confirmed, that was the first google hit.
Karen Gillan;
Wow! Who's that red headed chicky babe? She's gorgeous.
karen gillan
Hmm. The lower half of her legs are a bit skinny. Needs to work on her calf muscles but apart from that she's not bad at all.
haha rev, funny but true
New Doctor Who companion unveiled - Jenna-Louise Coleman
edit: ^^ what. She seems like one of those beauty pageant girls who just churns out old and cliche answers to interview questions.what the hell was with scooter's video? Felt like I was watching westworld or cowboys vs aliens?
He is the time travelling doctor, can kind of go anywhere remember, with all sorts of weird stuff happening.
I'm actually starting to like Matt Smith as the Doctor. He kind of grows on you, though I was quite resistant to begin with, as you can never replace David Tennant. The last season was spectacular, with amazing writing for the story and events to wind up how they were.
Seeing Amy Pond go will be sad, she was quite a good companion though I think Rory stole a lot of her time when he was introduced, especially when he became a Spartan. This new companion seems...interesting, will just have to wait and see how she acts I guess.
Also here is a nawww video
season 7 premieres on september 1.
Needs more David Tenant.
ABC TV is thrilled to announce that in true time-lord style, the first episode of Season 7 of Doctor Who, "Asylum of the Daleks", will now premiere on iview Sunday, 2 September from 5.10am EST immediately after its UK launch on 1 September.
each new episode will air on iview 1 week earlier than broadcast tv.
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That was friggin awesome as usual. Really starting to like Matt Smith as The Doctor, though obviously Tennant will always be my favourite. Spoiler:
The new "companion" was actually that Dalek mastermind, so that kind of confuses me as to how she could be the next companion, unless she gets rescued or something. Can't wait for more, be good to see the dinosaur in space one.
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yeah i thought she looked familiar, then i realised she's his next companion. i wonder how he saves her.
Time is a big ball of wibbley wobbly timey-wimey . . . . stuff.
So obviously he just goes back in time and meets her somewhere and saves her.
A wizard did it, basically the same way everything happens in Dr Who.
A wizard did it, basically the same way everything happens in Dr Who.
Wizards, Dalek and Cybermen. I want to see a wizard in Doctor Who actually, would be interesting...
Time is a big ball of wibbley wobbly timey-wimey . . . . stuff.
obviously. i hope there will be more to it than that though.
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Awesome ep, also some shorts as a prequel on the official site and youtubes "Pond Life" 5 parts about 1min each.
he can't interfere in his own time stream, if he saves her before she becomes a dalek then she won't be there to save him now. She told him to remember her, like the doctor told amy to remember him and rory when that crack in time erased everyone. I'm guessing it'll be some stupid thing like that again. As long as you remember someone they can always be brought back, etc. I forget which episode it's actually in.
I don't mind amy, rory's a bit of the cliche whiney sidekick though.
I read somewhere ages ago (cant remember where) about continuing seasons and Matt Smith is signed on for this and another, next one has new companion who is meant to carry over to another Doctor by the season after.
So is it worth downloading and watching the seasons with Matt Smith? To get up to date then watch this one? How many are there?
So is it worth downloading and watching the seasons with Matt Smith? To get up to date then watch this one? How many are there?Two seasons with Matt Smith, and I'd say they are worth it. He has his own spin on The Doctor, where he'll have a surprise ending that you don't see coming. I like him, he has grown on me when I initially was quite distant of wanting someone besides David Tennant.
I'm thinking this new companion will come into play by being either rescued by how Whoop said, or he'll somehow get her from the alternate universe or something.
I got over season six before it ended. Was becoming to annoyingly repetitive with silly "twists" all over the shop. Steven Moffat had kinda ruined it for me since he became head writer.
This first episode was good though. I hope Amy and Rory go. Been around for too long. Not a huge fan of them really.
where he'll have a surprise ending that you don't see coming.
Except they're not really his endings, he doesn't write the story :)
For the record, I saw the ending to this one coming a mile away.
I don't mind amy, rory's a bit of the cliche whiney sidekick though.
the lone centurion is awesome.
yeah i thought she looked familiar, then i realised she's his next companion. i wonder how he saves her.
He doesn't have to save her. He might meet her in her past before he meets her in the Asylum of the Daleks. Though it would seem odd that she didn't recognise him. Or perhaps less likely she plays another character. It's not like they haven't done that sort of thing before just not in the new series Colin Baker played Commander Maxil and the 6th incarnation of the Doctor.
the companion's called cara oswin so maybe the oswin in this episode is just a descendant.
or it'll turn out he transported her (as a dalek) off the asylum & stuck her in the teselector, dalek & all.
I'm thinking it'll be something like her conciousness still exists somewhere in that telepathic web they briefly talked about that links all the daleks, and the Doctor will find a way to get it back and she end up uploaded into one of those flesh bodies or some kind of android or something.
stranger things have happened khel, he "saved" river song by downloading her into his screwdriver, then uploading her into the library computer or some such nonsense. Like this:
We should start a pool on this.
My guesses are (as previously stated):
A) He does that magical staring into the untempered schism thing and remembers her back to life / pulls a doctor-donna & recreates her from a small part of her DNA he stole
B) Teselector.
hope this shows people how best to deal with piracy
(ie, make it available and we aussie will watch it, hold it back for weeks/months, and we will download it)
i liked this persons idea
So looking back at the episode there were two points hinting at something else: She says 'Remember' to to him twice in their last exchange: "Remember me", then "Run you clever boy, and remember", with a turn and a knowing look/smile at the camera.
Ok, so what can we make from that? Well...the Doctor took off his wristband so although the Dalek nanobots apparently couldn't change him, they should still have infected him.
Now I understand the Christmas ep, when Clara joins him, has been described as a 'Ghost Story'?
If so then maybe Oswin was able to transfer her conciousness and info on her human genetics into those bots idling within the Doctor, and the Christmas Ghost will be Oswin getting the the Doctor to figure that out and have him somehow regenerate her human body ("Save me boy, and show me the stars")
I can come up with crazy theories too
Rory and Amy were talking about having a baby and the doctor has described himself as a man with a blue box, the dalek girl called him a clever boy and told him to "remember me".
There's a song by blueboy called "remember me" and it's all about "having your baby". i.e. therefore, ergo, dalek girl reprogrammed the nanobot things to enable Amy to have kids again, injecting her own DNA into Amy's eggs. Amy will be the proud mother of the new companion.
I'd say the Amy-Baby link thing is significant.. Since it was a pretty awkward scene on its merits.. OMG DIVORCE then TEARS then I LOVE YOU RORY AGAIN thingo.. must have some significance :)
Would make sense with how much emphasis they put on Amy and Rory being unable to give birth. Though I'm not sure if those nanobots can reverse engineer a human soul/memory.
http://www.news.com.au/technology/doctor-who-new-season-premiere-smashes-abcs-iview-record-in-bid-to-stop-piracy/story-e6frfro0-1226464114699hope this shows people how best to deal with piracy (ie, make it available and we aussie will watch it, hold it back for weeks/months, and we will download it)
Was actually quite good watching it on the iView, would just like a HD option if possible (may have skipped over it/not seen it). Doubt it will stop people harping on about pirating and then not doing anything about it. We've already seen how making things cheap (Louis C.K's comedy for $5) and companies still not bothering.
fyi I was kidding, but if that's actually how this goes down, I'm buying a lottery ticket because I can see the future
how much emphasis they put on Amy and Rory being unable to give birthI would bloody hope rory was unable to give birth. haha
I love random posts ^^
When's it coming back!? Its been like a month since the last ep!
there's a christmas episode in december and then it wont be back until sometime next year.
No more Ponds right? The angels got them?
Seemed like a really boring way to go, so I'm guessing there's going to be some twist with a paradox that brings them back somehow.
how dare they come back with a season of only ~5 episodes then go on hiatus!
No more Ponds right? The angels got them?
Yeh the Ponds are out now.
new companion chick is the one who found out she was turned into a dalek on the prison planet
Smith is OK, at least he doesn't ruin it. I still miss Tennant, he's like the Baker of our times, unsure if he can be topped now.
Also is it just me or is the doctor gradually trending younger with every reincarnation? :)
I liked Tennant, but I don't really miss him. Tennant could get overly sappy at times, Smith seems a little more brilliant/insane. I don't like Smith more, but I think it was a good change.
No more Ponds right? The angels got them?
Nah, they're gone. And the Angels didn't "get them." I mean, yeah, they sent them back, but they just lived the rest of their lives together at some point in the past.
They MIGHT get a cameo later, like Rose did when 10 was regenerating into 11, but I wouldn't count on any more than that.
It made no sense to me why he couldn't just go back and visit them in the past and continue on their merry adventures. Though I don't really get the rules if there any, I'm not a huge Doctor Who fan despite the avatar.
They said in the episode, cos of all the s*** they pulled to escape and all the crazy paradoxes that caused, the time they're stuck in is like an impenetrable maelstrom of wibbly wobbly timey whimey stuff that can't be navigated through.
Yeah the Tardis thing can't land there anymore, and if he forces it then it'll tear the universe apart.
I know they live out their days together and all that, but it's essentially them being killed off. Lame way to go. And it was after the Doctor had said "never them!" to the father and all.
Should've just had them decide to live normal lives, sad writing for the sake of sad is bad.
the ponds were sent back to the 1930's, lets say 1935. the doctor said he couldn't go back to 1935 because it would destroy the universe due to the paradoxes at that time. why couldn't he go back and get them at 1940? there wouldn't be any paradoxes then would there?
Rivers vortex manipulator could get her through so he could have used that. So many plot holes in that episode you could drive a fleet of trucks through.
Cos its a tv show about time travel and stories about time travel never hold up under scrutiny. Just go with the flow!
My rule with doctor who has had to have been not to question anything, just roll with it, and skip half of the episodes involving latex monsters.
Cos its a tv show about time travelBarely, i think of it more as using time travel as a gimmick to set up stories in different universes, hell i think it would be better if they just called it sliders and never had to bother with the stupid way Dr Who handles "time travel", basically its only consistent when the writers want to "blow your mind", any other time.. meh who cares no one was paying attention anyway.
But yeah basically turn your brain off and just go with the flow, forget it when its over, popcorn tv.
Thread necromancy GO!
Just saw the Christmas episode. Not really that impressed to be honest. If he's determined to spend his days in isolation, why is he sitting on a cloud above earth? Why not just go park the tardis on an uninhabitable planet?
Super snow mirrors the thoughts of whoever is strongest in the area? Wouldn't that mean anyone who is alone and thinking about something would have their thoughts mirrored? Why only that one boy and Oswin? Straxx (or whatever his name is) is always talking about war & stuff, why didn't the snowmen give him one?
That\ was plain stupid last night.
I watched ten mins and that was enough.
Whats with the Sontaran ?
Is that a Gay Sontaran ?
(not that theres anything wrong with that)
When i see Matt Smith it reminds me of Nerfy lol
Its salty tears of an entire family crying on christmas!
Jesus this show is f*****g stupid sometimes (all the time)
Its salty tears of an entire family crying on christmas!Jesus this show is f*****g stupid sometimes (all the time)
The original was cheesy as hell, this new one just keeps getting more and more like a soap opera. What's with all the companions kissing the doctor, and him falling in love with them?
Like sands through the time rotor, these are the days of our regeneration #11.
Well that was a weird episode. Major spoilers below for anyone that hasn't watched the Christmas episode. Definitely one of the more criss-cross episodes than usual.
I think there are two possible reasons for this new companion:
She is the embodiment of a Dalek, and can therefore travel through time and space upon her will. In the first episode we met her, she was inside a Dalek body and the Doctor never actually saw her. In this one she is in an actual body, and same with the third one shown at the end. Either her being a Dalek is allowed her to move through time and space at will (Dalek never seem to cease) or;
She is just a voice, travelling through bodies. She is able to go through time at will and this episode kind of pointed at that with the Doctor exclaiming something about her voice and how it was the same both times. This would allow her to be at both points in time and also able to utter the same words.
Or it could just be all blamed on Moffat.
i really enjoyed the ep. it was like a fairy tale set in the doctor who universe.
i also really like the new companion. i think i might even like her more than amy. it will be interesting to find out how she's the same person in different times.
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Everyone's hoping it'll be something awesome, I'm not getting my hopes up too high. It's the same kind of story like with Donna.
Donna was drawn to the TARDIS (runaway bride) then the doctor left her behind and a little while later she was "drawn back to him" i.e. she parked her car right next to where he landed. Then when she touched his hand and the 2nd doctor grew he said something all through time & space was drawing them together and she was the most important person in the universe.
Next doctor comes along and Amy's house has a crack in the wall, long story short something drew the TARDIS to Amy's time and blew it up, causing the crack, doctor says Amy is the most important person in the universe.
New girl shows up, somehow as a air hostess or something turned Dalek, now as a bar wench / governess and he thinks she's the most important girl in the universe
see where this is going?
S***'s getting old yo. Whatever happened to the good old days when the companions were just people? People who wandered into the box by mistake or people who needed rescuing from something, saw how awesome s*** was so decided to stay for a bit. Now it's like he needs an excuse to have these people around him. Oh they're here because they're somehow important. They can't just be there for the fun of it, oh no! They're somehow important to the story.
They should start calling it Companion Who, since it seems to be more about them now than the doctor.
jesus, Id rather watch a real Soap like Bold and the Beautiful thx.
cant believe Ridge quit >.<
he never said she was the most important person in the universe. he just thought it was impossible for the exact same person to exist in different times so he's gone off to find her.
having a mystery surrounding the female companions is moffats sort of thing.
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I never said he said it, I said he's thinking it. Give it time though, I'm sure eventually he'll actually say it at some point.
Quick, I have to rush and tell the internet how completely unrealistic this story of a thousand year old alien who travels through time and space in a telephone box is!
Just enjoy it for what it is, this is already starting to sound like the Walking Dead thread all over again =/
I thought it was a fun episode, a bit on the corny side, but the christmas specials are nearly always a bit on the corny side.
like most of us do with all of the television shows we watch?
+1 for Companion Who only if it contains Karen Gillan.


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Here are some of the notable quotes from around Major League Baseball this week:
"He met Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Mike Schmidt ... he's in hog heaven."
-- Chipper Jones on bringing his dad to the All-Star festivities in New York. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
"Um, I think so. What do you think?"
-- Cristian Guzman when asked if this was the best season of his career. (Washington Post)
"I always try to go past what I did before. If I've gone six innings, I want to go and finish the seventh. I don't go out there thinking I should throw nine innings. But if I knew what the secret of durability was, I would be a lot better."
-- Hideki Kuroda, Dodgers pitcher, on his approach to the game. (Orange County Register)
"We're talking about a kid who eats food in a crouching-tiger position. I'm pretty sure he can walk."
-- Brian Wilson, the Giants' closer, dismissing speculation that Tim Lincecum was carried from his hotel room on a stretcher after suffering flu-like conditions that kept him from appearing at the All-Star Game. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"Any closer in this league is pitching in a high-intensity situation. Frankie is pretty cool going through it, but there's certainly a release that takes place when you close out games. It's nothing against the other players. He's not showing up anyone. It's a pure release of emotion."
--Angels manager Mike Scioscia on the actions of closer Francisco Rodriguez. (Los Angeles Times)
"I also had a high leg kick and no slide step, so runners would just take off. Ralph taught me to tuck and go. By doing that, I didn't have to have a slide step, and I don't have two different deliveries to have to keep sharp."
-- Justin Duschscherer, A's starter, on the vital coaching he received from Ralph Treuel when he was in the Minors with the Red Sox. (San Francisco Chronicle)
"Everyone came by the dugout and stopped by to say hello to me. That was a very special moment for me because they knew who I was. To me, that was very moving."
-- Ichiro on the Hall of Famers present at the All-Star Game stopping by to talk to him. (Seattle Times)
"That's one of the most impressive displays I've ever seen. I'm glad I witnessed that. It was a tough act to follow."
-- Lance Berkman on the 28 home runs hit by Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton during the first round of the Home Run Derby competition Monday night. (Houston Chronicle)
"He's an inspiration for a lot of people. A lot of people have been through hard times. There's not many people in the big leagues that are as talented as he is. It's an amazing story. He battles every day. He's got more power than anybody in this game. When Texas came to Minnesota this year, we had guys stay down on the bench to watch him hit [during batting practice]."
-- Home Run Derby winner Justin Morneau commenting on Josh Hamilton after Monday's competition at Yankee Stadium. Hamilton hit 28 home runs in the first round and was the star of the show despite the fact Morneau ended up with the trophy. (Toronto Star)
"His pedigree speaks for itself, as does his résumé. He brings his lunch pail to work every day, takes the ball, no nonsense. I like everything about him. I've liked him for a long time, since he came off the Olympic team. I've watched him pitch. It's a good place for him to start. He gives us power and the breaking ball. I thought this would be an opportunity he would embrace. He's got a lot of energy and a lot of passion, so it was a perfect match for me."
-- National League All-Star team manager Clint Hurdle on Milwaukee pitcher Ben Sheets, who started for the National League Tuesday night. (Boston Herald)
"I'm sure I'll be a little nervous. But right now, I'm far more excited than I am nervous. There's a lot of talented, young players here for the first time, and it's cool to be part of that.
"It really is special. You rarely have an opportunity to reflect on what you've accomplished in this game because it all happens so fast. When you get a chance to come here and be around so many great players and be part of this, it makes me appreciate everything I've worked for."
-- Ryan Braun commenting on competing in his first All-Star Game as well as the Home Run Derby. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
"Yankee Stadium has been a part of my family's life for a while. My dad told me stories of listening [to games] on transistor radios."
-- Dan Haren on how special it is to appear in the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. Haren's dad grew up near Yankee Stadium in the New York neighborhood of Washington Heights, and his grandfather ran a train that went alongside the stadium. (Arizona Republic)
"I don't think I'm going to realize the significance of the whole thing until maybe a year or two from now, or maybe even longer, when I have kids or grandkids to tell. I get to play in the last All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium. Right now, everything is going real fast, but it's definitely going to be special for the rest of my life."
-- Evan Longoria talking about his first All-Star experience. Longoria competed in the Home Run Derby and for the American League All-Star team in Tuesday night's game. He drove in the tying run in the eighth inning. (St. Petersburg Times)
"I was trying to set it up just to have fun and, knowing Manny, to take a little pressure off. Manny is one of the greatest hitters in baseball, and he's a good fastball hitter."
-- Carlos Zambrano, after throwing a curveball high over the had of Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez -- all in good fun -- in Tuesday night's 15-inning, 4-3 American League victory. (Chicago Tribune)
"Oh, man, it's great to come back to Yankee Stadium for the last All-Star Game here. It's big -- I grew up in this ballpark."
-- Alfonso Soriano, on being in Yankee Stadium for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night. Soriano was not able to play due to a broken hand, but received a loud ovation from Yankees fans during player introductions. (Chicago Sun-Times)
"The only mistake I made was [to] Chipper Jones. He hit a single, almost took my head off, but the guy is hitting nearly .700. If I hold him to a single, I'm doing all right."
-- Cliff Lee, assessing his All-Star Game performance. Atlanta's Jones, who flirted with a .400 batting average for much of the first half of the season, is currently batting .378. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
"It was just a matter of going out, putting up zeros and giving us a chance to win and keeping [Kazmir] out of the game. But 15 innings? What are you going to do?"
-- George Sherrill -- who worked 2 1/3 innings in Tuesday night's All-Star Game -- on stretching himself out to try to both help the team win and keep Scott Kazmir, who threw more than 100 pitches on Sunday, out of the game. (Baltimore Sun)
"He said, 'If it's high, let it fly. If it's low, let it go.' It seemed pretty simple. I think Josh [Hamilton] took the advice better."
-- Chase Utley, relaying what Hall-of Fame outfielder Reggie Jackson told him prior to participating in Monday's Home Run Derby. Hamilton hit 35 home runs in the event. Utley hit five. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
"Yeah, it turns out the Cubs are nice guys. That's unfortunate."
-- Ryan Braun, on getting to know some of his rivals at the All-Star Game. (Chicago Tribune)
"About the seventh, I went out to the bullpen to help out there. As the game went on, I was thinking it had to be the longest [All-Star Game] ever. It was history in the making. On a scale of one to 10, I'd rate it a 50. It was awesome. A better stage you couldn't have."
-- Geovany Soto, who started for the National Leauge and caught five innings in the All-Star Game, giving his take of the 15-inning, 4-3 American League victory. (MLB.com)
"He didn't do that in a season. He did that in a round. He was even mis-hitting balls, and they were going out of the park. He's a freak of nature."
-- Grady Sizemore, on Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton hitting 28 home runs in the first round of Monday's Home Run Derby. (MLB.com)
"It was a great experience and the way it played out. Except for not winning the game, I wouldn't have changed anything. I think I played OK. The main thing is that it was a great time."
-- Nate McLouth, on his All-Star Game experience. (MLB.com)
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Activity note: Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon: Program Registration: After you have your tent assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table in the Elephant Room, next to the Savannah Café restaurant, to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing your name-tag, up-to-date schedule reflecting any last-minute changes, and other important information. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you check in. Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. Periods in the daily schedule designated as "Free time" and "At leisure" offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. This is a Road Scholar intergenerational program. Grandparents are responsible for their grandchildren. If/when separate age group activities are conducted concurrently, program staff will supervise. Children are never to be left unsupervised.
Dinner: In the Elephant Room, we will enjoy a buffet offering choices including appetizers, salads, barbeque meats, side dishes, and desserts, plus coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase.
Evening: Especially for Kids: Each grandchild will pull the name of an animal from a hat for a study project to learn everything we can about that animal and give a report about it on Day 3. During the upcoming jeep safari drive and animal observation time, we will have a chance to ask questions about our chosen animals, and then, to close out the evening, we'll have a marshmallow roast!
Activity note: Safari jeep ride approximately 3 hours. Minimal climbing and walking.
Breakfast: In the safari restaurant, we can choose from a breakfast buffet, including bagels with cream cheese and jam, hot and cold cereal, yogurt, and fruit. Beverages such as hot chocolate, milk, juice, coffee, tea and water will be provided.
Morning: Answer the call of the wild! We'll board our open-air jeep for a safari drive through parts of the 400-acre Safari West Wildlife Preserve, accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (one of only six in the USA). Safari West has two big goals: the preservation and propagation of endangered species, and promoting conservation by raising awareness of these animals through education. Led by an experienced wildlife expert, we'll explore natural habitats of this "Sonoma Serengeti" and observe animals from antelope to Cape Buffalo, gazelle, giraffe, rhinoceros, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, and more. Then we'll walk through the grounds with enclosures for many other animals, including a cheetah (or two!), lemurs and colorful birds in the open-air aviary. Especially for Kids: Grandkids will have opportunities to ask the animal keepers about their selected animal for tomorrow's presentation.
Lunch: In the Elephant Room, we'll enjoy a buffet including salads, deli sandwiches, and side dishes, plus hot cocoa, coffee, tea, water.
Afternoon: In the Elephant Room, we'll organize into grandparent/ grandchild teams to begin our craft projects. After we're done with these projects, we'll gather for an up-close look at the unique reptiles of Safari West. We can even touch some of them if we're feeling brave! Then, each grandparent/grandchild team will spend time in the wildlife preserve with our experts for a field observation of our chosen animals. Questions are encouraged! We'll all return to the Elephant Room for a wildlife movie before dinner.
Dinner: Elephant Room buffet dinner.
Evening: Game night! We'll play cards and board games with new friends.
Activity note: Walking about 2 blocks on uneven gravel roadway with slight inclines. Flashlights provided at night. Optional 1/4 mile walk on dirt road.
Breakfast: Restaurant buffet breakfast.
Morning: Safari West staff will join us for a special animal presentation in the Elephant Room. Especially for Kids: Later in the morning, we'll set off on a scavenger hunt to learn more fun things about the animals at Safari West. Then we head back to the Elephant Room to finish up any final touches on our animal presentation before presenting what we have learned to the group.
Lunch: Elephant Room buffet lunch.
Afternoon: We will be joined by some of the keeper staff and will head off for more animal observations. The keepers will share how the animals are kept happy with appropriate food and habitat. Especially for Kids: Next we get to split into two teams for an Animal Enrichment Project. We will work together to create a special treat for one of the animals. When we are finished, we will get to present our creation to the animals to enjoy. Later, we'll gather in the Elephant Room for a wildlife movie before dinner.
Dinner: Elephant Room buffet dinner.
Evening: Especially for Kids: Staff will lead an African dance lesson that's guaranteed to get us all out of our seats and moving.
Activity note: Hotel Check-out is by 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast: Restaurant buffet breakfast.
Morning: Our Group Leader will lead a wrap-up presentation where we'll have a chance to share our favorite experiences and say goodbye to new Road Scholar friends. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy all your Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. We encourage you to join our Facebook page and share photos of your program. Visit us at www.facebook.com/rsadventures. Best wishes for all your journeys!


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The hotly anticipated third book from Joss Stirling, featuring the characters from Finding Sky and Stealing Phoenix.
Crystal Brook has always been the dud Savant in her family; paranormal powers just aren't her thing. Dropping out of school with a clutch of 'E' grades and no future, she lives in the shadow of her high-flying sister Diamond.
On a trip to Denver, a chance encounter with the dashing Benedict brothers leaves Diamond head over heels in love and engaged to be married. Crystal, on the other hand, is unimpressed by their charms . . . in fact no boy can annoy her as much as Xav Benedict!
Back in Venice, their families assemble for Diamond's wedding and a powerful enemy seizes the opportunity to attack. Crystal and Xav must join forces to save their loved-ones, unlocking a secret that, until now, has lain deeply buried .
What the Narrator Says
"I absolutely loved narrating this trilogy. YAF is a guilty pleasure of mine and I really fell for all of the Benedict brothers! I think my favourite is Stealing Phoenix - she's such a fab character, full of fire (to match Yves's) and really feisty. But the big question is - who's your favourite Benedict boy? I think mine is probably Zed for his dark moodiness although I really like Xavier's great sense of humour." Lucy Price-Lewis on narrating Joss Stirling's Benedict Brothers Trilogy.
©2012 Joss Stirling (P)2012 Audible Ltd
I got this whole set by chance, thinking I wouldn't really like it. But after the Finding Sky, I was hooked! The storyline, the girls who arn't your average wimpy girl like Bella Swan, the brothers all with their own personalities. It was a great read and I intend to go back to them often.
"love this book series"
I particularly related to the not feeling like you're anything special but giving a different perspective you are theme.... really enjoyed this book and it was well narrated too.
"loved it"
loved it please listen loved it loves it loved it loved it loved it so much!!!!!!!
"seeking Crystal"
loved this book, could not stop listening and a happy ending that finished it perfectly.
"At least as good as the previous two"
Before I started this book I was worried that it might get a bit repetitive, how many different ways could someone find their soul-finder now we know all about the Benedict brothers? But, I'm pleased to say that Joss Stirling pulled it off brilliantly, the story pull me in right from the start.
"Is this the end of the Benedicts?"
This book is action packed in the sense that two more soul finders are discovered by the Benedicts and one of them is a very rare soul seeker who helps with the strength and love of her soul finder to rescue the soul finders and bring them back to the Benedicts. They may be broken thanks to an old enemy's mother trying to erase their brains, but with the seekers skills, anything is possible and Crystal will do whatever she can to put back what is right.
Joss Stirling has not disappointed with this book as it still has the English anecdotes that make her stories full of humour and an easy, enjoyable read.
It is not clear if there is going to be a fourth book, waiting to hear, but I hope there is as I would love to know whether the remaining three Benedicts do successfully find their soul finders.
"Great Series"
Another good entry in the series. This book finds two of the brothers discovering their soul mates.
Enjoyable narrator
Just the right amount of danger.
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World in Brief
Fiscal cliff: Private bargaining, public wrangling
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a test of divided government, the White House and congressional Republicans bargained in secret and sparred in public Tuesday over a deal to prevent year-end tax increases for middle class millions and spending cuts across much of the nation.
Officials disclosed that President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner had exchanged at least partial proposals in the past two days, although details were sparse and evidence of significant progress scarcer still.
"The longer the White House slow-walks this process the closer our economy gets to the fiscal cliff," said Boehner, declaring that the president had yet to identify specific cuts to government benefit programs that he would support as part of an agreement that also would raise tax revenue.
In rebuttal, the White House swiftly detailed numerous proposals Obama has made to cut spending. And the House Democratic leader, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, challenged Boehner to allow a vote on the president's proposal to extend most expiring tax cuts while letting them lapse at higher incomes.
Officials who disclosed the exchange between the president and Boehner did so only on condition of anonymity, saying they were not authorized to publicly talk about details.
GOP says Obama's old deficit remarks haunt him, but Dems say it's a new, ghost-free world
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some of the best Republican arguments against President Barack Obama's proposals to avoid a "fiscal cliff" come from the president himself, in comments he made months or years before his re-election.
Stung by the GOP's midterm election gains in 2010, Obama took stands that differ from his current positions on raising tax rates, adjusting Social Security and other topics now dominating Washington as a Dec. 31 deadline nears.
Sometimes gleefully, Republicans throw Obama's old words back at him. They portray him as inconsistent at best, insincere at worst.
The strategy has limits, however. Elections make a difference.
Obama signaled last year he would give ground on income tax rates and entitlement programs, after his fellow Democrats suffered what he called a "shellacking" in November 2010. Republicans took over the House, and the GOP saw Obama as vulnerable in 2012.
Testimony on bedsheet noose and underwear dominates hearing for WikiLeaks GI
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) -- In a military hearing for Pfc. Bradley Manning that has unfolded over the past two weeks, the reams of classified documents he is accused of leaking have barely come up. Instead, the proceedings have focused on a bedsheet noose, confiscated clothes and whether Manning seriously contemplated killing himself with flip-flops or the elastic waistband of his underwear.
The 24-year-old former Army intelligence analyst is trying to get the charges against him thrown out, arguing that the military held him in unduly harsh conditions for nine months to punish him after his 2010 arrest on suspicion of turning over military and diplomatic secrets to the website WikiLeaks.
The Pentagon has said that Manning was a suicide risk and that it was only trying to keep him from hurting himself and others when it confined him to a windowless, 6-by-8-foot cell in the Marine Corps brig at Quantico, Va., for 23 hours a day.
Legal experts say the chances of the case being thrown out are slim, but Manning could win extra credit for the time he has served if he is ultimately convicted at a court-martial and sentenced to prison. He faces 22 charges, including aiding the enemy, which carries a maximum of life behind bars.
The pretrial hearing drew to a close Tuesday. The military judge gave no indication of when she might rule.
Extremists among Syrian rebel forces who captured army base, kill 35 soldiers
BEIRUT (AP) -- Syrian rebels including Islamic extremists took full control of a sprawling military base Tuesday after a bloody two-day battle that killed 35 soldiers, activists said. It was the latest gain by opposition forces bolstered by an al-Qaida-linked group that has provided skilled fighters but raised concerns in the West.
The Sheik Suleiman military base was the second major base captured in the north by the rebels, who also are making inroads farther south toward the capital, Damascus.
In other violence, dozens of people were reported injured or killed in Aqrab, a village in central Hama province, in a series of explosions. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported the bloodshed, citing activists in the area, but had no immediate death toll or details on who was to blame.
Fighters from jihadi groups, including Jabhat al-Nusra, were among those doing battle in the rebel ranks as they took control of Sheik Suleiman base, near the northern city of Aleppo, according to the Observatory and other activists.
The presence of the jihadi groups has raised concerns in the U.S. and other nations that are supporting the opposition in Syria but do not want to see extremists gain power in the region. The U.S. this week blacklisted al-Nusra as a foreign terrorist organization and said the group was part of al-Qaida in Iraq.
Citing $1.9B penalty, U.S. defends deal sparing ex-executives from arrest
NEW YORK (AP) -- American authorities on Tuesday cited "astonishing" dysfunction at the British bank HSBC and said that it had helped Mexican drug traffickers, Iran, Libya and others under U.S. suspicion or sanction to move money around the world.
HSBC agreed to pay $1.9 billion, the largest penalty ever imposed on a bank.
The U.S. stopped short of charging executives, citing the bank's immediate, full cooperation and the damage that an assault on the company might cause on economies and people, including thousands who would lose jobs if the bank collapsed.
Outside experts said it was evidence that a doctrine of "too big to fail," or at least "too big to prosecute," was alive and well four years after the financial crisis.
The settlement avoided a legal battle that could have further savaged the bank's reputation and undermined confidence in the banking system. HSBC does business in almost 80 countries, so many that it calls itself "the world's local bank."
NTSB: Every state should require ignition interlocks for convicted drunken drivers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Every state should require convicted drunken drivers, including first-time offenders, to use devices that prevent them from starting a car's engine if their breath tests positive for alcohol, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday.
The ignition interlock devices -- already required for all convicted drunken drivers in 17 states -- are currently the best available solution to reducing drunken driving deaths, which account for about a third of the nation's more than 32,000 traffic deaths a year, the board said.
Drivers breathe into breathalyzers mounted on the vehicle's dashboard. If their breath-alcohol concentration is greater than the device's programmed limit -- usually a blood alcohol concentration of .02 percent or .04 percent -- then the engine won't start.
The board also urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to speed up its research effort with automakers to develop systems that can determine a driver's blood alcohol concentration using infrared light when the driver presses an ignition button. The vehicle won't start if the alcohol concentration is too high.
If the technology were incorporated into all new vehicles, eventually all drivers would be alcohol-tested before driving. That could potentially prevent an estimated 7,000 drunken-driving deaths a year, the board said.
Egypt's judges say most of them will not oversee vote on disputed constitution
CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's judges Tuesday said that most of them would not oversee a nationwide referendum on a contentious draft constitution, as tens of thousands of opponents and supporters of the country's Islamist president staged rival rallies in Cairo, four days ahead of the vote.
The demonstrations and judges' boycott came hours after masked assailants set upon opposition protesters staging a sit-in at Tahrir Square, firing birdshot and swinging knives and sticks, according to security officials. They later said that five "hardened criminals" were arrested in connection with the attack.
Eleven protesters were wounded, the MENA state news agency said, citing a Health Ministry spokesman.
The violence served as a stark reminder of the stakes in Egypt's political battle over the disputed draft constitution, which goes to a nationwide referendum on Saturday.
On one side of the divide, there is President Mohammed Morsi, his Muslim Brotherhood and ultraorthodox Salafis, while on the other side there is a collection of liberals, leftists and Christians who claim the draft charter restricts freedoms and gives Islamists vast influence over the running of the country.
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OCEAN CITY – Perhaps reflective of the economic times and the associated lack of discretionary dollars for most, three islands totaling about 30 acres smack dab in the middle of the Assawoman Bay behind Ocean City sold last week at auction for $260,000, providing the unknown buyer with a little slice of paradise for a fairly reasonable price.
Marshall Auctions last week auctioned the so-called South Hammocks, three partially wooded islands with a hunting lodge and beautiful sandy beaches, in the upper end of the Assawoman Bay a short boat ride from just about anywhere in the Ocean City area, for $260,000. Going into the sale, auctioneer Doug Marshall was hoping the attractive parcels would fetch as much as $400,000 on the high side to as low as about $250,000 on the low side, and the final bid came in just slightly higher than that. The most recent tax assessment of the property came in at just under $300,000.
West Ocean City business owner Gary Frick owned the islands for the last nine years or so, but the South Hammocks have been utilized as a getaway and waterfowl hunting retreat for decades. The upland portions of the largest of the three islands are wooded with pines and other native vegetation, with white sandy beaches around the perimeters, perfect for a quick stop-off during a boating excursion or for clamming and fishing. On the largest of the three islands, an ancient trailer had been converted over the years to a make-shift hunting lodge complete with a kitchen, bedroom and living room including a fireplace.
The auction took place last Saturday at Lighthouse Sound on the mainland nearby and attracted dozens of potential buyers including several notable old Ocean City and Worcester County families.
"The auction was held at Lighthouse Sound, which provided the perfect setting for the sale," he said. "The prospective buyers could look out the windows and see the beautiful islands they were bidding on."
In the end, the highest bid came from an undisclosed buyer from "northern Maryland," according to Marshall, who said he was happy with the turnout and the bidding activity.
"It was a great auction," he said. "There were about 80 potential buyers out there including some prominent local buyers. It looked like a who's who of Ocean City and Worcester County in there with all of the prominent old names represented."
While generally pleased with the outcome, Marshall said the parcels definitely would have drawn a higher price if the economy were better. He suggested the islands would have drawn bids totaling maybe three times as much as last Saturday's winning bid during a boon times of the local real estate market four or five years ago. However, Marshall said the buyer was happy with the sale price and the seller was content with the final bid.
"Surely, got themselves a beautiful piece of property," he said. "I only wish the market was a little better because it could have drawn a little more. It was a good sale and worked out well for everybody. The buyer was happy and the seller was happy."
For years, the three islands in the bay behind Ocean City have been utilized as part-time summer retreat and hunting lodge and that will not likely change. The property is zoned C-1 conservation district and it unlikely it could be developed as anything else given its location and ecological importance. Marshall said the new owners expressed no interest in utilizing it for anything more than its current use.
"They expressed a desire to keep it just as it is," he said. "It's a beautiful island and it is just perfect for its intended use, a perfect oasis and waterfowl hunting retreat."


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Some "Sopranos" cast members, including many who are from Long Island, have shared their thoughts on the passing of James Gandolfini:
Edie Falco (Northport), who played wife Carmela: "I consider myself very lucky to have spent 10 years as his close colleague. My heart goes out to his family. As those of us in his pretend one hold on to the memories of our intense and beautiful time together. The love between Tony and Carmela was one of the greatest I've ever known."
Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Jericho), who played daughter Meadow: "I spent 10 years of my life studying and admiring one of the most brilliant actors, yes, but more importantly one of the greatest men. Jim had the ability, unbeknownst to him, to make you feel like everything would be all right if he was around."
Lorraine Bracco (Westbury), who played Dr. Jennifer Melfi: "We lost a giant today. I am utterly heartbroken."
Joseph R. Gannascoli (East Rockaway), who played Vito Spatafore, said he was "forever indebted to Gandolfini," adding: "He came with his son and spoke at my wedding, came to my restaurant to meet fans sick as a dog in the rain and stayed for hours...Just a humble and gifted actor and person."
David Chase, creator of "The Sopranos:" "A genius...one of the greatest actors of this or any time. I remember telling him many times, 'You don't get it. You're like Mozart.' There would be silence at the other end of the phone... He wasn't easy sometimes. But he was my partner, he was my brother in ways I can't explain and never will be able to explain."
Steven Schirripa, who played Bobby Bacala: "Jimmy was a dear friend and like a brother to me. He was a great actor and a great father. I will miss him terribly. I am very sad."
Steven Van Zandt, who played Silvio "Sil" Dante: "I have lost a brother and a best friend. The world has lost one of the greatest actors of all time."
Journey, whose song "Don't Stop Believin'," was prominently featured in the last scene of the final episode of the show, called it "an honor to have been able to share one of the greatest moments ever in TV history with James Gandolfini. He was an amazing actor – taken way too young – and he'll be missed. Our condolences go out to his family."
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Ruth Bass: Taxes create our trust in daily life
Taxes is a five-letter word. It's not a four-letter word. The sturm and drang emanating from Washington gives the impression that taxes are as disastrous as a Category 4 hurricane, worse than death, worthy of cheating.
Scores of experts make a living figuring out loopholes and end runs. Scores of non-experts do the same and hope they won't get caught. But the reality is that taxes make our world go 'round.
Even those who protest and whine like driving to work over safe bridges, working alongside educated people and knowing that their aging parents have enough wherewithal so they're not choosing between bread and Coumadin on shopping day.
We put out the lights at night and sleep well [most of the time] knowing that firefighters, police officers and soldiers are awake and ready to pounce if needed, that ambulances will come and snowy roads will be clear if need be.
Taxes create so much of the trust of our daily lives and yet we are thrown into sometimes irrational argument, heels dug in, whenever someone says there's a need to raise them - local, state or national.
Few are the Americans who don't take some pride in finding a way to lower the bill. None of this means the system is fair. How can it be when a family with two homes, a sizable stock portfolio, two cars and no frayed collars or scuffed shoes can sail through April 15 bragging that they've sent nothing to the Internal Revenue Service this year?
So what do we do? It's maddening to even think that the federal government could take away home mortgage deductions on primary residences, but it would seem reasonable to eliminate them for second homes.
For young couples especially, the mortgage deduction is a lifeline to home ownership, even more important if they are still coping with student loans - and a lifeline to housing construction.
It's unacceptable to toss out deductions for charitable contributions, which aid the middle class and may inspire the rich to give more when it helps the bottom line on the 1040.
Tax-deductible gifts of green include not only cash but land. Keeping acres free of development in this country is probably dependent on the attached tax benefits. We are surrounded by the goodness of the charitable deduction, from theaters to open space.
So what can we do? We increase the amount of money collected from the wealthy by whatever means the stubborn guys in Washington can agree on - perhaps compromising on those who make more than $500,000 rather than $250,000.
We don't cut Medicare or Social Security - that would be a clear violation of trust. But we cut more from the defense budget. The American Friends Service Committee [Quakers] point out that 60 percent of our federal spending is for the military.
We should not be that petrified of the rest of the world, and does anyone else wonder what the 30,000 troops in Japan, for instance, do all day? We need to legalize marijuana nationally and stop spending billions of dollars a year for a war on drugs that has achieved little.
A New York Times article points out that we're filling our prisons with people arrested for drug possession, half of whom were carrying tiny amounts of marijuana. Legalize, regulate, stop pretending this war has value.
If Congress weren't in a constant tizzy over getting re-elected, we could also shed pounds of pork. With the courage that seems to come with "last term in office," we may need term limits for everyone in D.C., not just the president. In the meantime, D.C. needs to find cuts and taxes we can all live with.
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Yelich, Mahoney lead Marlins' offense against Nats
By Joey Nowak / MLB.com
VIERA, Fla. -- Bryce Harper and Ryan Zimmerman hit back-to-back solo home runs in the fifth inning Saturday, and Zimmerman upped his spring batting average to .500 with a 3-for-3 afternoon in the Nationals' 8-7 win over the Marlins.
Christian Yelich and Joe Mahoney each had two RBIs for Miami's split-squad, as Alex Sanabia -- battling for a spot in Miami's rotation -- gave up four runs in 2 2/3 innings.
Nationals starter Chris Young, a non-roster invitee, made his first start of the Grapefruit League season, and surrendered three runs on three hits and three walks in three frames. The big right-hander threw 52 pitches, 26 for strikes, while striking out two.
"Erratic," Young described his outing. "Just a little out of sync, but physically I felt fine. Shoulder felt really good. Felt good, everything physically. Just mechanics are a work in progress. I'd throw three good pitches and then four bad ones. It's not the consistency I'd like, but that's what Spring Training's for."
The Nationals scored first in the bottom of the second when Sanabia surrendered a leadoff single to Zimmerman -- who's rebounding from offseason shoulder surgery -- then walked Danny Espinosa and hit Kurt Suzuki with two outs. No. 9 hitter Steve Lombardozzi made Sanabia pay with a two-out, two-run single to right.
But the Marlins bounced back against Young with three runs in the third, including a Mahoney two-run homer to right field, his third of the spring.
The Nats tacked on two more in the third, before Sanabia left with a line of four runs on five hits and two walks, with two strikeouts, in 2 2/3 innings.
After Washington took the 4-3 lead in the third, Nationals reliever Craig Stammen ran into trouble to start the fourth. He gave up four straight singles to the bottom of the order, and the Marlins jumped out to a 6-4 lead. The Nats' homer surge off Brad Hand -- Zimmerman's first of the spring, and Harper's second -- tied it in the fifth.
Jose Fernandez, the Marlins' top prospect, pitched a quick sixth inning in his Grapefruit League debut and allowed just one hit in a scoreless seventh. The right-hander retired the side on 11 pitches in the sixth, recording one strikeout.
Up next: The Marlins travel to Lake Buena Vista on Sunday to take on the Braves. Wade LeBlanc, competing for the fifth starter spot, gets the nod. The lefty has thrown five scoreless innings this spring, with six strikeouts and one hit allowed. Atlanta is starting Tim Hudson.
Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @joeynowak. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Delegation of Pakistani Parliamentarians Visits NATO
A delegation of three members of the Pakistan National Assembly paid a half-day long visit to NATO Headquarters on Monday, 18 April 2011 in the framework of NATO's public diplomacy programmes.
They met with high-level NATO officials from the Public Diplomacy, Political Affairs and Security Policy and from the Operations Divisions. During the visit, they discussed the Alliance's new Strategic Concept, NATO's new partnership policy and the Alliance's operations, in particular the NATO-led ISAF mission in Afghanistan.


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Burgener Abbreviations
Mike Burgener
28 February 2006
Several years ago while reading Jim Schmitz's books i noticed that Jim abbreviated his exercises while writing the program for his athletes. I decided to do the same thing and pretty much adopted Jim's nomenclature. There maybe some variations, but not many. Most of what i use today is Jim's.
1. sn: snatch: a missed power snatch
2. ps: power snatch: a snatch where the bar is received above parallel.
3. sn pp: snatch push press: using a snatch grip with bar behind neck, dip and drive the bar upward fixing the bar overhead where one would finish the snatch.
4. sn pulls: snatch pulls: from the ground, good starting position of hips above knees....extend the legs, bring bar to mid thigh....now jump and shrug, without coming off the ground...creating momentum and elevation on the barbell.
5. sn shrgs: snatch shrugs: using the snatch grip, standing tall, dip at the knees only keeping the torso upright, drive upward extending the hips and shrugging the traps violently!!
6. snhp: snatch high pull. same as snatch pull but now continue pulling bar up to pecs.
7. cln: cleans: a missed power clean
8. pc: power cleans: same as cleans, but bar is received above parallel position.
9. pp: push press: taken from front....dip and drive. military press using the knees.
10. ppbnk: push press behind neck: same as above, but from behind the head.
11. jrk from rack: taken from a rack, athlete dips, drives, splits under the bar.
12. bnkjrk: jerk from behind the neck
13. fs: front squats: taken off the rack.
14. bs: back squats: taken off the rack
15. ohs: overhead squats: normally the athlete sn pp the bar up...then does while bar is in overhead position using the sn grip, the athlete squats down for the appropriate reps.
16. sotts press: pressing bar overhead while in the squatting position
17. clnpull: clean pulls: same as the snatch pull except using a clean grip
18. clnshrg: clean shrugs:same as snatch shrugs except using a clean grip.
19. rdl: romanian deadlifts. like a stiff leg deadlift, but more knee bend is allowed. the rdl is like going from the above knee position to the final scoop position before exploding up. mid thigh, to down, mid thigh to scoop so to speak.
20. elbow to knee sit ups: lie on the ground. fingers wrapped around back of head...legs straight and 6" off deck. while bending knees roll back on hips and allow the knees to come to the elbows...crunch up the torso and allow the upper abs and lower abs to be worked together. once touched return the legs to the 6" off deck position. do not allow them to touch the floor.
COMBO LIFTS: EXAMPLE: SNPP+OHS: means a snatch push press off the rack, then an overhead squat with it. if i write it as 3+3, that means 3 sn pp + 3 ohs. another example:
pc+fs+pp: 1+3+1: 1 power clean followed by 3 front squats followed by 1 pp.
writing of programs: when using no designation as to %% 3 x 10, one reads that as 3 sets x 10 reps. but when i designate a weight to be used... % or kg, 60%x3 x 3. means i want you to take 60% of that best lift and do 3 reps with it...repeat it for 3 sets.
if there are any abbreviatios that need to be explained do not hesitate to contact me: email@example.com we can add to the list for clarifications. also if description of the exercise needs to be added, i can do that without any problems.
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Bradford is a metropolitan district that has a catchment area of almost 500,000 people, spread over a fairly wide geographical area. However, the city has known better days from its pomp as the major wool-trading city in the world at the latter end of the Victorian era.
These days, and in terms of its hotels, the city boasts surprisingly very little in the way of acreage. The city centre has four major hotels: the Hilton; the Victoria; the Midland, and the Express by Holiday Inn. I have stayed in all of these at some time or another, plus a few of the smaller, pub-type B & Bs that were conspicuous by their mediocrity. There are a few other hotels dotted around, such as the Dubrovnik in Manningham (avoid like the plague) and the Coach House. (Not stayed here, but heard a few things ... )
The ones I've stayed in are all fairly formulaic, although on balance I'd say that the Midland at the bottom of Cheapside, near the city's Forster Square railway terminus, is about the best. A former hotel for railway workers, the Midland is the priciest, but worth the extra expenditure. They used to offer a complementary glass of wine when you checked in, but I have no idea if that still applies.
The Express is very generic, with linear room layout, stripped-down bedroom configuration and utilities, and very basic breakfast. (No cooked food, etc., ans strictly self-service.) This is why it's currently going for £39.00 a night.
The Hilton is rather better, with everything you expect from a mid-range branch. Walls are a bit thin, which can be embarrassing to some when the couple next door are very vocal in their midnight romping sessions. Good breakfasts, though.
For the Victoria, read the other review; accurate, and to the point.
Looked like a good deal at £69 per room and when we saw the building from the outside we felt we had made a pretty good choice. It wasn't so good to stay in though. A bit shabby when you had a close look, but not too bad and a very imposing buildling. The problem we had was with the restaurant. They took our booking for 19:00 saying it was fairly quiet.. but when we sat down the waitress advised us that food would take 20 to 25 mins and suggested we might want to come back to 20:00. I didn't find this a very intelligent suggestion. We have three children, and they were hungry. As we didn't know Bradford, we settled for the 20-25 mins delay and for 2 courses.. the first course turned up at 20:00. Our desert didn't turn up at all.. at least not by 21:00 when we walked out.
If we had been told that night was difficult and that we might be more comfortable eating somewhere else, then it wouldn't have felt so bad. But the receptionist didn't even seem to know. I tried to complain.. but no manager was available. The only ear I could bend was that of the receptionist. We did end up with free deserts delivered to our room, but that missed the point. It wasn't the food and it wasn't the money, it was the evening that was ruined.
Sadly the limitations of the hotel were all too plain to see.. it looks magnificent but it is poorly staffed and probably not making a lot of money. Unfortunately it is unlikely to make any more out of me.
I had to spend a night in Bradford recently and was booked into the Victoria Hotel, Bridge Street, by our administrative assistant. Last time I had to go to Bradford for work, I was advised to stay in Leeds and travel to Bradford by train, which I did (the train journey is only 20 minutes and trains run very regularly). This time, to cut down on travel time, I requested a hotel in Bradford. Big mistake - not one I am likely to repeat.
This was done without any problem by emailing email@example.com. The phone number is 01274 728706.
The surroundings
The hotel is located right in the centre of town opposite Bradford Interchange train station. The surrounding buildings are fantastic period pieces, including the hotel itself, which looks quite imposing from the outside. A variety of shops and restaurants are conveniently found nearby and for those who choose not to walk, there is a taxi rank right next to the hotel.
Getting there was no problem -I walked straight out of the Interchange station, walked across the road and there I was. I wasn't too impressed on arrival to find out that I couldn't check in because it was only 12.45 and the rooms weren't yet ready, but left my luggage behind the front desk without too much complaint because I had things to do that afternoon anyway. Sitting in a chair waiting for a colleague, however, I suddenly realised that the grubby chair I was sitting on was wet and water was dripping from the ceiling. The reception area in general was messy and grubby-looking, not helped by the fact that the rugs were white! Not a good start. When I returned in the evening, I was greeted fairly politely and asked if I required a wake-up call or newspapers in the morning.
The rooms
My room was quite large, high-ceilinged, with a good bathroom. Facilities included a television, hairdryer, tea and coffee, a telephone and toiletries in the bathroom. The room did not look particularly clean though and I wasn't impressed to find blood on the bedcover. The carpet needed replacing, or at least a hoover and the furniture was tatty. However, the bed was comfortable and that is the most important thing for me. In addition, the water was beautifully hot and I had a fabulous bath in silky soft water. My room was warm enough, but two of my colleagues had to complain about the cold; one was given a separate heater to warm the room up. The hotel was divided up into smoking and non-smoking floors.
The food
There was a restaurant and bar on the first floor. However, a colleague who had stayed at the hotel before advised me not to eat dinner there because of the poor quality of the food, so we went out to a nearby Middle Eastern restaurant, which was fabulous. Breakfast the next morning was certainly not great. The staff were quite abrupt and the choice was slightly odd - I ended up having ham and cheese baps from the buffet. I avoided the cooked breakfast - it looked too greasy. Cereal, yoghurt and one type of fruit were also available. Coffee and tea were brought to the table by the waitresses; but trying to get a refill was like asking for blood. The breakfast was included in the price, but I was disappointed that it wasn't better. The restaurant was decorated with a variety of old suitcases and hats, which looked great, but were covered in dust.
Other facilities
There is a gym, but this was closed for refurbishment.
Checking out
This was easy and quick enough. I had made a phone call, but it didn't show on the computer, so I didn't pay for it! Again the location opposite the station was ideal.
The price
£85 for a single ensuite, although this included a double bed, so not too bad if you are a couple. However, for one person, bearing in mind the shabbiness of the hotel and the less than adequate service, the price is way too high for a three star hotel. Thank goodness my company was paying.
I doubt very much that I will stay in this hotel again. For the price, it is simply not worth it. I think part of the shabbiness is due to the fact that the hotel is probably a listed building and the management are restricted in what they can do to it, but there was certainly no excuse for the dirt. Staff attitude was very don't-careish and looked scruffy. I had a drink at the bar of the Midland Hotel, which certainly seemed better and I understand there is a much better hotel in the German Quarter, but I think next time, I will be tempted to commute to Bradford from Leeds. Not recommended.


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Everyone knows that meditation is a good way to alleviate stress. But, for some people,meditation remains elusive. Some individuals would like to meditate, but don't know how, and others say they have tried... and just can't. Try these simple techniques to step out of your daily life and begin restoring your physical and emotional health through meditation.
Just 10 Minutes
Sit down — right where you are, whether it is on the grass, on the floor or on a chair. Close your eyes.Now, start to relax your body. Pay attention to what it feels like to sit down.What does the surface feel like beneath you? Is it hard, soft, cold or warm? Be aware of these sensations and your body. Curiosity makes for successful meditation.
Relax further, paying more attention to your body's sensations. Do not think or try too hard. If you find yourself trying too hard — go back to paying attention to what it feels like to sit down. There are no rules. Try to give attention to your body for about five to 10 minutes for each session. The meditation will become deeper with practice. For beginners, try meditating two to three times a week and increase gradually as you feel comfortable.
Guided Meditation
If you would rather have some assistance, there are a number of guided meditations available on the Internet, for download or that you can purchase on CD. In a guided meditation, all you need to do is follow the instructions.Get comfortable and listen to what your guide is telling you. Try different guided meditations. Once you find one you like and feel is helpful to you, stay with it.
Benefits of Meditation
Deep relaxation through meditation is widely recognized for lowering blood pressure and reducing physical and mental stress. Guided mediation has also been reported to accelerate healing, encourage positive thought, increase relaxation and promote better quality sleep. Physicians have even seen changes in the nervous system and increased productivity of the immune system in patients.
When to Meditate
Many people like to meditate right after they get up as part of their morning ritual.You can take a 10-minute break at any time during the day to escape to a quiet place and meditate. If you are having trouble sleeping, a 10-minute mediation before bed could aid in the quality of sleep.


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BERLIN – An official from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) encouraged Berlin to keep its electric power plant Monday night during a Berlin Town Council meeting devoted to the electric system and use the power plant to help make Maryland more energy self-sufficient.
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley pushed for more local, smaller scale power plants in his keynote address at the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) convention in Ocean City in August, said Robert Howatt, of MEA's planning staff during this week's meeting.
"We want generation," said Howatt at the Monday night Berlin meeting. "There's no generation we really want to give up in Maryland."
Local governments can apply for MEA grant money or loans, according to Howatt, for power plant studies or improvements.
Some of those funds have been set aside expressly to create new generation. Thurmont, Md., in Western Maryland, is using state money to pay for a feasibility study for a 30-megawatt biomass plant. Economic development funds are also available for power plant work, according to Howatt.
While there is no state money to build a power plant, there is money for plant improvements and repairs, Howatt said.
"I think you have a very interesting opportunity here," said Howatt. "In Berlin, I think you need to take advantage of the generation you have."
Howatt held up Easton as an example. Easton generates power and sells it to the national electricity grid, then uses the profits to purchase power for townsfolk, which saves customers money.
The governor is also calling for more use of renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels.
"It's expensive, but there are some grants available," said Howatt. "These are things people should be looking at, individually as well as towns."
The governor is also supporting smart meters, which show energy market prices as they change, and smart pricing.
"Throughout the day, energy prices actually fluctuate based on electricity usage. And with smart pricing, consumers are charged less for electricity during non-peak times. Smart meters also give us all the power to lower our electric bills by choosing to run the dishwasher or the clothes dryer during off-peak hours," according to O'Malley's MACo speech.
"All of that helps the town," Howatt said Monday night.


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Ricky Martin may not have come out on the cover of People or given Matt Lauer an exclusive on morning television. But by telling the world that he's a "fortunate homosexual man" in a blog post on his website, overnight, Ricky Martin became one of the most visible and influential out entertainers working today, leading many to wonder, What next?
From a rumored Broadway show on the horizon to expanding his already respected work with underprivileged children around the world, The Advocate offers Ricky Martin five ideas for things he should do now that he's out.
Return to Broadway
This isn't to say every gay performer who comes out should head to Broadway, but when rumors began to circulate earlier this month that Martin was in negotiations to star in a revival of Evita, it seemed like a perfect fit. After all, Martin scored rave reviews long before he was "Livin' la Vida Loca" when he costarred in Les Misérables in 1996. After almost 15 years away from Broadway, he's long overdue for a return ... and what audience could be more welcoming to the newly out star than theatergoers?
Expand the Focus of the Ricky Martin Foundation
Martin has made children his life's cause, and his Ricky Martin Foundation is extremely influential in helping at-risk kids around the world. In particular, the foundation has worked to combat human trafficking and child sex tourism, influencing laws and policies.
Last year Martin made his support for at-risk gay and lesbian teens known when his foundation helped to fund a youth center in his native Puerto Rico. When he came out earlier this week, he implied it was his children who inspired the announcement.
Because youth causes are such a part of Martin's life, it would make sense for him to focus his energy on fighting for the rights of gay youths around the world — particularly in Puerto Rico where, last year, 19-year-old gay man Jorge Steven López Mercado was found decapitated on the side of a road.
Martin's name commands significant respect in Puerto Rico — and, for that matter, most Spanish-speaking parts of the world — and he has the power to push for significant change and attract media attention to crimes against gay youths.
Sit Down With Oprah ... or Diane
By coming out on his website, Ricky Martin made it clear he wasn't really interested in sitting down to talk about his personal life as the nation watched. But as he's proved on talk shows in the past, when he's passionate about the topic, few people are more articulate. Maybe, once the dust has settled, Martin can schedule a sit-down with Oprah, Diane — or The Advocate — and give the world a glimpse at what an intelligent, successful gay father looks like.
Give a Speech or Two About Gay Rights
Ricky Martin brings something to the table our gay and lesbian leaders are sorely lacking ... influence with Spanish-speaking voters. Though Latino voters in California did reject Proposition 8, it was by a narrow margin ... Martin's influence could have helped to widen the gap.
And in Mexico, where same-sex marriage and adoption are both being widely debated (not to mention Argentina, where marriage is on the cusp of becoming a nationwide reality), Martin has the power to change minds and reach voters. The fact that he happens to be well spoken and educated on issues of human rights makes him all the more qualified.
Make a Sexy Music Video ... With a Man
This one might be somewhat selfish, but let's be honest — Ricky Martin is hot. Really hot.
He stripped off most of his clothing and rolled around with a woman in the "She Bangs" video. For "Livin' la Vida Loca," he added water. He even gets hot and heavy with Christina Aguilera in the video for "Nobody's Supposed to Be Lonely."
Is it too much to ask of Ricky Martin to give his fans just one seriously hot music video ... with a man? He has a new album due out later this year. One can hope.


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LOGAN, UT -- A tablet computer that even the most butterfingered routeman or worst conditions can't destroy is slated to enter the market soon. Scheduled for rollout in the third quarter of 2012, the Rampage 6 is the product of a partnership between Juniper Systems here and Harmony, PA-based SDG Systems.
The new unit will provide many of the advantages and benefits of Juniper's previously introduced Mesa Rugged NoteÂpad, including a large 5.7" viewing display and integrated GPS receiver with 2- to 5-meter accuracy. An optional 1D/2D barcode scanner also is available.
The new handheld unit runs on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) 2.3 operating system. It will be available exclusively through SDG.
The Rampage 6 arrives with an IP67 ingress protection rating, which specifies that the device is sealed against dust and able to withstand immersion in water as deep as 1 meter (39") for 30 minutes. According to the manufacturer, it also can survive a fall of 4 feet onto concrete and being left in a sweltering truck.
"Our new partnership with SDG Systems will further enhance our ability to provide the best rugged handheld computing solutions to our customers," said Rob Campbell, president and chief executive of Juniper Systems. "By working together, we have created a very unique and in-demand handheld computer with the Android (AOSP) operating system, now known as the Rampage 6. Leveraging the Android expertise of SDG gives our customers an original and powerful data collection device and we couldn't be more excited about the opportunities this new partnership will bring."
Juniper officials report that AOSP 2.3 offers many advantages for data collection, including easy multitasking, a modern user interface, rich programming environment, multiplatform development, abundant application data storage, open source flexibility and the opportunity to take full advantage of a custom Android interface developed by SDG Systems. Additionally, its optional "kiosk" mode can restrict the applications accessible by the user, creating a single-purpose device without distractions.
"Collaborating with Juniper Systems on a product as unique and dependable as the Mesa Rugged Notepad has made this experience very rewarding, and we're excited to put the SDG name on it," said Todd Blumer, president and chief executive of SDG Systems. "Our decision to develop Android for the Mesa was based on its extreme ruggedness, quality design and dependability. I am confident that the Rampage 6 will live up to those standards."
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Jacobson Discusses HIgh School vs. Academies
Martin Jacobson is likely the most renowned high school soccer coach in the USA as his success with inner-city New York kids, at a school dubbed "Horror High" by the tabloids, has been well-documented by media outlets, including CBS's "60 Minutes."
At the West Side school that has no soccer field of its own, Jacobson guided the MLK Knights to the PSAL Class A title in 1996 and last year celebrated his 13th championship in 17 seasons. That success has largely come with at-risk inner-city kids, some of whom Jacobson has found foster parents and group homes for, and steered away from gangs and drugs. Jacobson even enlists lawyers to assist players with immigration issues.
This fall, Jacobson faces a new challenge: the U.S. Soccer Development Academy's ban on high school ball, which affects up to eight players in his squad. Understandably, Jacobson is upset that clubs to which he recommended players now demand that they forgo playing for the Knights.
"When the Academy started [in 2007], I said, 'Go play. I encourage you. You go play for the best club if you can,'" says Jacobson, who has discovered plenty of talent with his summer pickup soccer program, including Bakary Soumare, a 2009 MLS All-Star. "I would call the coaches up to recommend players. … You need a cooperative attitude, a cooperative effort to identify players."
But this year, the Academy bosses decided that high school soccer impeded players' development.
"I don't think a 10-week high-school season was killing the Academy program," he says. "They're still playing. And they're kids. And they're still socializing."
While Jacobson laments the prospect of losing top players who can help him win titles, he's particularly concerned about the kids who may not stay on the educational track if they're not inspired by staying eligible for high school play.
"I work 24/7 helping these kids," he says. "What are the Academies going to do in terms of meeting social needs? Do they care about the kids' education? Are they going to check their grades?
"We've saved lives that way. I have the highest graduation rate in the city for a non-specialized school. In the last few years, I have graduated every single kid who's played for me. Citywide they graduate 52 percent."
Jacobson empathizes with the Federation's quest to improve the quality of American soccer but not what he sees as an uncooperative approach.
"I know they want to model things after Europe," he says. "I have a lot of respect for Bob Montgomery [the Red Bulls Academy Director], and for MLS clubs wanting to develop talent. And I could respect the approach if it were 19 MLS clubs, setting up residency programs. If they want to take one of my kids in residency, you have to let them go.
"If the kid's got a chance to go pro, I can live with that if it's really his choice. I can understand supporting U.S. Soccer on 19 MLS Academies — but I can't give U.S. Soccer blanket support for some 80 clubs keeping kids out of high school soccer."
A notion that Jacobson can't help but take as an insult is the implication that high school coaches aren't good enough to train elite talent.
"Do they really think their club coaches are the best? Come on," Jacobson says. "Do they have a secret formula they don't tell me or any other high school coaches about?
"Have they done a study on high school coaches? I think the majority of high school coaches are excellent. And the ones who aren't are not coaching excellent kids, in general. I think we work really hard for the kids. We meet needs the club coaches don't provide."
Source: SoccerAmerica.com
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Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron Team Up on Today
Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart made the trip from LA to NYC yesterday for an appearance on Today this morning. Kristen wore a button down Diesel shirt and Rebecca Minkoff blazer for the interview. Charlize and Kristen also spent a good portion of Saturday together, when they teamed up with director Rupert Sanders at WonderCon. This morning the pair shared a clip from Snow White and the Huntsman's new trailer and talked about the epic scale of the film as well as their characters the Evil Queen and Snow White.
Matt Lauer asked Charlize about a permanent role she recently announced, mom to 4-month-old adopted son Jackson. Charlize said, "It's going amazing, he's scrumptious, and delicious, and he's incredible." The actresses have an exciting two months ahead with multiple magazine covers, a movie junket, and international press stops prior to the highly anticipated June 1 release of their fairly-tale adaptation.


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The Black Keys are the dominant rock band of the moment, if the GRAMMYS are to be believed. So far at tonight's GRAMMY Awards, the band have won a pair of awards, while Dan Auerbach has won an additional one for Producer Of The Year (and one of the albums that he produced, Dr. John's Locked Down, also won a GRAMMY).
Their song "Lonely Boy" won Best Rock Song, edging out songs by Jack White, Mumford & Sons, Muse and Bruce Springsteen. Meanwhile, their El Camino won Best Rock Album, beating out Springsteen, White, Muse and Coldplay.
The Black Keys are slated to perform at the televised version of the ceremony tonight, with Dr. John along with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The GRAMMY Awards air on CBS starting at 8 pm ET.
WATCH NOW: Inside The Album Of The Year: The Black Keys El Camino.
— Brian Ives, Radio.com