text: Traumatic Brain Injury in Children According to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), traumatic brain injury is one of the most common causes of disabilities in children and young adults. The reports show that approximately 62,000 children endure brain injuries every year due to falls, sports injuries, physical abuse or car accidents. After a serious brain injury, many families face financial struggles trying to meet their monetary obligations while providing the best possible care for their child. The Philadelphia brain injury attorneys at Golomb & Honik can provide the support, justice and compensation you deserve. Please call (215) 278-4449 today toschedule your free brain injury consultation. Understanding Brain Injuries in Children The severity of a brain injury may range from mild to critical, and the recovery time is difficult to predict. However, early diagnosis, immediate medical attention and continuous therapeutic intervention may significantly shorten the recovery time and restore full functional abilities of the child. The impairment of the brain may not be immediately recognizable, which is why it's important to seek medical help instantly after the injury occurs to have it well documented should the signs and symptoms occur later. This method of care will also ensure proper diagnosis and treatment. Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms The symptoms of a traumatic brain injury are categorized as follows: Physical Impairments: • Constriction of muscles • Slurred speech • Diminished vision and hearing • Seizures • Paralysis • Inhibited motor skills • Hampered balance Cognitive Impairments: • Reduced reading and writing abilities • Incapability to make decisions • Impaired perception • Low attention span • Inability to communicate with others • Slow thinking and planning Emotional Impairments: • Depression • Continuous mood swings • Low self-esteem • Insomnia and constant irritability • Sudden rages in emotions • Excessive anxiety episodes The delayed effects of a brain injury can create severe obstacles in normal daily functions of a child. This is particularly true among children, where symptoms often don't develop for years until the portion of the brain that has been damages is more fully developed. The condition also creates hardship on their families and friends as well as caretakers, schoolmates and teachers. As a result, the child's ability to develop socially may be considerably compromised. Infants and toddlers often sustain bumps and bruises with no significant consequences other than temporary discomfort. However, should any of the above mentioned signs occur, immediate attention should be given to alleviate any progression of brain damage. In addition, sports injuries, often associated with young adults, can often be avoided by wearing protective gear. Golomb & Honik Can Help When your child has been injured, dealing with insurance companies can be scary and confusing. The added stress of worrying about paying all medical bills and providing proper care for your ailing child may severely affect every member of your family. Having a seasoned professional on your side, who is familiar with injury laws, may significantly reduce the strain and pressure, and it may lead to a substantial monetary compensation. If your child has suffered a traumatic brain injury caused by the negligence of another, please contact Golomb & Honik today to schedule your free consultation. We serve clients nationwide from our offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


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The world's population longevity is increasing, leading to increased numbers of dementia. Indeed, different forms of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD) and Huntington's disease (HD), affect millions of people worldwide, and these numbers are predicted to double in a short period of time.
The disorders are accompanied by a reduction on patient's quality of life and suffering for the patient's families. Moreover there are major costs for the health systems associated.
Unfortunately, up to date there is no cure for these disorders. Furthermore there is no disease modifying drugs or efficient medication capable to slow down disease's progression.
The Cellular Bioenergetics in Neurodegenerative Diseases (CeBioND) consortium, assembles a team of experts from Sweden, Italy, Germany, Ireland and Canada. We believe that it is urgent to perform a cross-disease analysis, identify common molecular pathways and find drugs that will protect the neurons from degenerating. The consortium focuses on mitochondria which are compartments present in every cell that produce the energy required to the correct cellular functions. However mitochondria can also kill cells by producing toxic molecules or by initiating a cell suicide program. These processes are thought to play a key role in the degenerative changes associated with AD, PD and HD.
CeBioND goal is to understand if impairments in mitochondrial function are sufficient to trigger AD, PD and HD or if they represent an additional risk factor for developing the disease. Moreover it is highly important to understand if mitochondria and the different ways to "boost" the cell's energy constitute good therapeutic targets for AD, PD and HD.
The CeBioND consortium will deliver valuable knowledge into the contribution of mitochondria dysfunctions and bioenergetics to neurodegeneration in AD, PD and HD, and will provide novel therapeutic strategies of importance for both the individual patient and society.
The CeBioND consortium is an initiative from the European Union Joint Program – Neurodegenerative Disease Research.

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The graphic novel "Watchmen" is approaching its 20th anniversary. DC Comics last month published an anniversary edition retitled "Absolute Watchmen".
"[W]hen they coined the term "graphic novel" nobody mentioned that the novel in question was Ulysses" - Tom Shone
Ground floor, comin' up.
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Some readers and commentators have argued that the EU should not have bailed out Greece, but instead should have restructured its debt. The logic is that Greece is a goner; there is no way it can meet its existing obligations, and a bailout serves to throw good money after bad. Better to engage in triage and save resources for countries that have more realistic prospects. In addition, the Greek population might be more likely to accept austerity measures if it saw banks sharing the pain. (Yes, we have that wee problem that Greece still has a fiscal deficit and does not control its currency, but we don't see the current "solution" as much more than kicking the can down the road).
But a related argument that hasn't gotten the play it deserves is that a restructuring now could also be better for Greece. And we proudly report that a Naked Capitalism reader beat the Financial Times to the punch. Scraping_by noted last week:
Ah, dear Greece.
I think the fate of the cradle of Western Civ will follow one of two Latin American paths. The first was Ecuador, which can be read in Greg Palast's The Best Democracy Money Can Buy. When, in the early 1980's, the IMF forced the Ecuadorean government to take over the debts of its busted elites, it left them in a billion-dollar hole that just grew deeper. This required IMF directed capital liberalization, which meant every peso in the country disappeared in hours, leaving the Ecuador government unable to pay the debt bomb. The IMF responded by pushing the majority of the citizens into poverty with its demands for austerity, until peaceful protesters filled the streets. The police shot the protesters down and claimed anarchists were rioting, justifying draconian police state measures. What was left was a government run by the IMF, with free trade and other slogans in place of economic policy.
On the other hand, Argentina told the IMF to go pound sand. While the Argentines couldn't force the discounts they got on the private debt, they got them out of governing their country. They've been recovering steadily ever since.
So, our Greek friends can tell the ECB and their front group the EU to piss off, or they can hand them the keys to their country. I hope for their sake, they choose wisely.
Today in the Financial Times we see similar messages in "Does Argentina have lessons for Greece on exiting a crisis?" While the piece argues that Argentina has been exaggerating its degree of success, the FT might have neglected to ask what the benchmark was. Stacked up against a properly-selected peer group, Argentina's still rocky path back might indeed not look so bad.
One myth that creditors like to hold over borrowers is that if you default or negotiate a haircut, you will become a pariah and no one will lend to you on reasonable terms again. But the Chapter 11 process belies that. A deeply indebted borrower is risky; one that has lowered its burden and has a much cleaner balance sheet is a vastly more attractive proposition, provided the lender has reason to believe it has changed its ways.
From the Financial Times:
Argentina defaulted on nearly $100bn in 2001 and has since played hardball with creditors. In 2005, it offered them what was billed as a one-off swap that was worth just a third of their investment. Three-quarters accepted. Now it is now offering a similar deal with the warning that this time, it really, truly, is now or never. The assumption in the government is that 60 per cent acceptance, plus the 75 per cent in 2005, will neutralise any future litigation by showing Argentina's good faith and will thus discourage judges from ordering the seizure of any bonds or money to pay holders of defaulted debt. This has been the stumbling block to Argentina issuing global debt since the default.
Argentina is widely expected now to ditch its plan to raise $1bn in parallel to the swap, for fear of looking desperate, since it is unlikely to secure the single-digit rate it has said is essential. But it will nevertheless be seeking to paint the swap and Argentina's economic management as a huge success. As Greece struggles to exit its crisis and Portugal and Spain wobble, Cristina Fernández, Argentina's president, has been predicting the failure of IMF rescues and grandstanding about her heterodox policy successes.
Argentina has plenty of red lights – including a weakening fiscal situation and accelerating inflation – but it is flush with dollars which should help avert another of the crises Argentines experience so regularly and almost seem to expect.
Yves here. The FT article includes quotes which caution against following Argentina's lead. But Greece is faced with poor choices, so it is fair to ask which one is likely to be least bad.
Originally published at Naked Capitalism and reproduced here with the author's permission.


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Celtic Diary Thursday March 16: The Battle Begins…
Celtic announced the arrival of a new head of recrutiment yesterday. As expected, its Lee Congerton.
"I am delighted to be joining a club of Celtic's stature, it is a huge honour and I can't wait to get started in making my contribution to such a fantastic institution.
"In recent years there has been some great work done at the club in the recruitment and development of some high-quality playing talent. I am really looking forward to adding my experience in this area and ensuring that we continue this high level of achievement."
"I know Brendan well, I know how he works and the quality he aims for. I am really looking forward to working with him again and Peter to ensure that we continue to bring the very best to Celtic and give our fans players and a team they will be proud of".
The official website gave us a brief background..
Lee will have responsibility for the management of the club's player recruitment function and our scouting operation, including our international scouting network.
Lee is hugely experienced in football. He has a UEFA pro coaching licence and has held coaching positions with the Welsh FA and Liverpool FC, he was Head of Scouting at Chelsea for seven years, Technical Director at German club Hamburg and most recently held the position of Sporting Director at Sunderland FC.
Manager Brendan Rodgers, clearly building his own team to help , er, build his own team, was delighted;
"It is great news that we have been able to bring someone of Lee's calibre to Celtic.
"He brings knowledge, experience and excellence to such an important area of our work and I know he will add real value to the club.
"We will always strive to be the best in everything we do and in Lee, we have brought the best to Celtic."
Peter Lawwell added his tuppence worth as well…
"Player recruitment is such a crucial function of the club and we are delighted to welcome Lee to Celtic to oversee this area.
"We are always looking to develop further, to drive the club forward and ensure that we continue our success in this area and deliver the best players we can to our supporters.
"Given the importance of this appointment we have gone through a thorough process and taken our time to identify the right person.
"Lee was the outstanding candidate for this position and we are sure he will deliver real impact and benefit to the club."
There's a general feeling-i.e. i feel -that Rodgers wanted his man and got him.
There's been a few little jibes about his previous performance at Sunderland especially, but its what he does now he's at Celtic that is important.
It could be that David Moss, previously the main man behind the scouting network, will move on, probably to Norwich, who are sending him hopeful emails and copies of estate agents catalogues for the Norfolk area.
The focus of social media, if not the mainstream media, yesterday was on a couple of courtrooms.
Firstly, a decision was handed down by Lord Bannatyne as to whether or not Rangers were relegated in 2012. This was in order to settle a bet by a chap called Albert Kinloch who got hefty odds on such an event taking place.
However, they were put into liquidation , as any fool knows, before the end of that season, meaning they couldn't be relegated as they were defunct.
For some reason, it took a judge to make this clear. As the mainstream media are still reluctant to do so, perhaps we'd better ask someone who knows what he's on about.
James Doleman in the Racing Post
As far as i'm concerned, their support can call it a new club, the same club or a stamp collecting club. It's their money. but when it comes to the legalities, the history and -importantly-selling it as the same club, then they have to be called out.
The Big Tax Case also re-appeared in the Supreme court yesterday. This is the one that doesn't affect the new club, as they will be at pains to point out. There won't be a decision for months,but the signs are that the Judge in this case is about to declare that he thinks they were at it.
This isn't the important bit. Not really. Everyone knows they were at it, including those who were actually at it.
What is important was summed up by Rangers Tax Case on twitter..
Can you imagine how the last 5 years would have been spun but for the work of a handful of bloggers and journalists who got the story out?
Thanks to them, we know what happened, and thanks to them, the credibility of the mainstream media has finally been shot to pieces. Every one of them should resign as they have ignored the story at best and diluted the facts at worst.
But then , newspapers and facts have never been comfortable bedfellows.
Sometimes it takes years to drag it out of them..
Will the papers now demand the stripping of titles ?
Will the papers campaign for a cleansing of the game from the top down ?
Will the papers investigate the collusion said to have allowed the fleecing of millions of pounds from genuine Rangers supporters ?
Will Celtic finally make their move and seek recompense for the years of cheating ?
The battle is just beginning, and with BT sports apparently about to bid for exclusive rights to Scottish football, maybe we can call on them to help make sure they don;t buy into a tainted product.
New dawn, or the beginning of the end ?
Thats up to us, I guess. Lets try not to make an arse of it.
With the next transfer window but a few months away, the media are out to help sell a few Celtic players. The latest to be linked away is Stuart Armstrong, the subject of interest from Everton, which will put a dampener on his good mood that comes with being picked for Scotland again.
According to the Daily Star, the even more downmarket version of the downmarket Daily Express, he'll be part of a double swoop which includes Moussa Dembele moving to Merseyside.
Patrick Roberts looks increasingly unlikely to hang around when his loan is up..
"I've loved every minute of my time here and nobody knows what will happen in the future,"
"The atmosphere here right now is amazing.
"It's brilliant and everyone's loving it, especially the fans.
"But if everything goes according to plan, I can look back and say it was one of the best times in my career."
This isn't a surprise, he's not first choice at Celtic, won't be first choice at Manchester City, but would certainly do a job in the EPL.
Speaking of doing a job-how about this from L. Orient for an achievement..
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The use of glucosamine based products for osteoarthritis and other issues related to joint pain began decades ago and has become a mainstay in many medicine cabinets across the country. The purported benefits are improvement in joint pain and protection of the joints. There are dozens and dozens of studies that show a benefit from using glucosamine supplementation and nearly as many demonstrating that it has no more efficacy than a placebo.
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I remember when I began writing about five years ago, ostentatious was one of those words I'd read before but never really examined. It was one of those words that intrigued me and made me wonder what other words were out there that I would find moving.
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INFOntario – Interlibrary Loan Services
Norfolk County Public Library is now proud to offer Interlibrary Loans! If our library does not have what you are looking for, you may be able to get it supplied from another library!
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Please note: you must register for the Interlibrary Loan Self Service prior to making your own Interlibrary Loan request!
To register for our Self Serve Interlibrary Service, please fill out our Self-Serve Interlibrary Loan Registration Form.
Interlibrary Loan Ordering Instructions
Click on this link to get started.
- Select Sign In and enter your User ID (your library card number – 14 digits, no spaces) and password (your library card PIN) as provided by the library.
- Choose Norfolk County Public Library as your library location from the Authentication Service menu.
- Select Standard or Advanced Search.
- Note Current Profile drop down menu because you will use these search profiles to do your searching.
- Select SOLS Niagara Peninsula [shared] as your initial search profile. NCPL is part of this profile and starting here will give you the fastest possible service.
- Enter keywords from the title, and/or the author. No matches from the first profile? Select a different profile and so on, moving through all the profiles if necessary.
- Select Details to verify this is the item you want.
- Select Get it! to place a request. Item details are automatically entered in the interlibrary loan form.
- Complete the form by selecting your preferred Pickup Location from the drop down menu at the bottom of the form.
- Click Submit to send your request.
- There is no need to print the request. You can view your requests at any time using the My Requests link.
- Sign Out when you are finished.
Please ask a Library staff person if further assistance is required or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Dos and Don'ts
There are a few things that we ask you not to request on interlibrary loan. Please do not request:
- Materials that are less than 12 months old. Please check the copyright date when placing a request.
- Microfilm and Microfiche because they are requested through Archives Ontario and a library staff person will be happy to assist you with this type of request.
- Periodicals (magazines) because we have other ways of getting this material for you. Please ask a library staff person for assistance.
- Materials that are part of the Norfolk County Public Library collection, even if they are in high demand. Please use our own library database to request information within our own library system.
There are some things that you need to know about interlibrary loan services.
- There is a limit of 5 interlibrary loan requests per day per library card.
- DVDs may be requested but some libraries listed in the INFO database do not lend them out.
- Each library system has their own policies and procedures in regards to interlibrary loan services so loan periods may vary with each interlibrary loan.
- Universities charge for materials they lend out so be aware and be prepared.
There are a few things that we ask you to do when requesting an interlibrary loan. Please do:
- Return materials on time.
- Use our interlibrary loan services by placing your own request or asking a staff member to do it for you.
- What is an Interlibrary Loan?
- How do I request an Interlibrary Loan?
- What is patron self serve Interlibrary Loan?
- How long does it take to fulfill a request?
- How can I sign up?
- Where do I log on to the patron access interlibrary loan system?
- What if I don't find what I am looking for in the INFO system?
- How can I monitor the progress of my requests?
- How will I be notified that my material is available?
- How do I renew a borrowed item due date?
What is an Interlibrary Loan?
Any borrowed book or item that comes from another library outside of the Norfolk County Public Library system is considered an interlibrary loan. Patrons must check the Norfolk County Public Library's catalogue first to determine if the item is available from our collection, prior to making an interlibrary loan request to borrow from other libraries.
How do I request an Interlibrary Loan?
You can place a request through library staff at any Branch.
You can use patron self serve interlibrary loan to place your request yourself from the library, work, school, home … anywhere, anytime at your convenience.
What is patron self serve Interlibrary Loan?
It is the patron interface to INFO, the provincial Interlibrary Loan network that the Norfolk County Public Library belongs to.
How long does it take to fulfill a request?
This varies depending on the availability of the requested item. Many requests are filled in as little as a week or two. Harder to procure items could take up to six weeks or longer.
How can I sign up?
Library users must first possess a valid library card and have an Interlibrary Loan patron record created in the INFO system by our staff. To register, fill out our Self Serve Interlibrary Registration Form.
Where do I log on to the patron access interlibrary loan system
Visit our library's homepage at www.ncpl.ca and click on "INFO Ontario". Users need to sign in with a User ID (library card #), password (pin #), and Authentication Service (Norfolk County Public Library) supplied by our staff. Remember, you must be registered for interlibrary loan self service prior to making your own interlibrary loan request..
What if I don't find what I am looking for in the INFO system?
From the Interlibrary Loan page on our website, you can fill out the Purchase Suggestion Form which will be sent to library staff for processing. You will be contacted if additional information is needed regarding your request or to approve any service charges that may apply.
How can I monitor the progress of my requests?
You can view the status of your request by looking at "My Requests" on the side-bar of the page to know when it has been processed, shipped, and received. You can also observe if your interlibrary loan request has been cancelled because the item is located in the Norfolk County Public Library or the policies of the lending library prohibit loan. If there is any problem with your request library staff will alert you. Please do not resubmit your request.
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Patron notification will take place once the item has been received at the library where the patron is registered. Library staff will inform the patron by telephone or e-mail. Prompt pick-up ensures that you will have the maximum borrowing time.
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For a renewal, you must contact library staff. A maximum of a one week extension may be granted. Renewal of ILLO material is at the discretion of the lending library.
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My experience working outside of the classroom on projects similar to those I worked on in Webster has made the transition to the corporate environment much easier. Not only am I able to apply concepts I have learned in my business classes day-to-day, I am also able to network with other professionals and begin to establish my post-university life as well as begin building a career for myself. Through Webster, I have been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to get an internship and would recommend that all students take advantage of the Career Development Center to get started in the business and corporate world.


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It's President's Day weekend, the kids are out of school and it's going to be a wet weekend. Instead of being disappointed that you won't be able to enjoy the great outdoors, check out some of the fantastic indoor activities you can do with your kiddos. Here are three events or activities you may want to check out this weekend.
1. Hands on History at Sutter's Fort. Ok…so this one may not keep you completely dry, but it is worth it, I promise. The fort's Hands on History: By Land and By Sea will take you back in time to the 1840s. Visitors will learn about the two ways emigrants came to California, the challenges they faced and what daily life was like when they arrived. Enjoy the fort in its re-enactment of its glory days, experience hands-on activities like packing a wagon, weaving rope, tying knots, creating maps and marching in the drum corps, and more. This is a fabulously fun and education experience for your whole family. Sutter's Fort
2. Live Free: California Motorcycle Culture at the California Automobile Museum. Been to Sacramento's auto museum lately? If not, you'll want to get out there by Saturday, Feb. 19 to see the California Motorcycle Culture exhibit before it leaves. Learn about the first motorcycles and see how they have evolved over the years. If you've got a motorcycle lover in your house, you won't want to miss this exhibit. California Automobile Museum
3. Junior Engineer training at the California State Railroad Museum. Head on down to the railroad museum this weekend and let your kids earn their Junior Engineer award. Download this pamphlet before you go and then set your kids free to complete the tasks and activities inside. Once they finish the packet and take the Junior Engineer Pledge, they are all set to help the hundreds of volunteers who protect and care for our California State Parks. California State Railroad Museum


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I have been with this group for six years and have taken my practice to new levels. It is not practice management but it is practice and expertise enhancement. Anyone in the group is more than willing to go the extra mile to help with a problem or give an answer. I have never met a more intelligent caring group of doctors who not only care about their patients but care about their colleagues. If you want more out of your professional life this is the place to be.
–Dr. Stephanie DeNaeyer
28 years practicing Chiropractor. 5 years working with Dr. Johnson has made a substantial improvement in the quality of my life. More financial freedom, certainty with patients, and the neuro-metabolic part of the program has transformed how I practice and the bottom line is the results I get with patients has been awesome!! I endorse and highly reccommend this program.—Dr. Steve Edling
I've been a member of Dr. Mike Johnson's NeuroMetabolic Supergroup since 2009. Over 34 years, I've been involved with nearly every chiropractic consultant you care to name, but THIS board is the best thing in chiropractic and functional medicine! Hands down. Why I say this is that this board has been consistently ahead of the curve on every imaginable service that can help our patients. ALSO the personal support is exceptional, and not just from Mike himself, but also from the other board members who are unfailingly generous with their time and knowledge. This is a very REAL community of doctors who provide exceptional care, and my patients reap the benefits of SO many great minds coming together! You really can't go wrong checking this out for yourself! I gave it 5 STARS, only because they don't allow 6!
–Dr. Suzanne Clare
This group saved my practice! It continues to provide clinical insight and wisdom through a forum of hundreds of doctors with thousands of years of combined experience!—Dr. Elliot Hirshorn
I LOVE this forum! A great group of doctors who really want to raise the bar on healthcare, provide a top notch service and be paid a professional income. These docs are my "go to" for the toughest of the tough cases and always give great clinical insight. Dr. Mike Johnson is one of the few "practice management" gurus that actually still sees patients- What a concept! He is always available to help with some advice about staff, marketing or a clinical question and as a neuro diplomate has really helped me with some tough cases. If you're ready to raise your bar – Functional Medicine and Functional Neuro is where it's at! Thanks Mike!—Dr. Natalie Lawrence
I have been in this group for around 7 years–and my opinion hasn't changed. The single best decision I made since becoming a chiropractor. Not only is the information phenomenal, the marketing is first rate and the camaraderie can't be beat. My practice has never been stronger and I have never been more excited to be a DC. And that's after 35 years.—Dr. Harry Schick
I joined this group in 2007. This has been the best decision I have made in my practice. Our close knit group has challenged me to become the best doctor. The brilliant minds on this board have shared great advice,wisdom, character and friendships. There is no better place to be in any marketing or coaching group than what Dr. Johnson has put together.—Dr. Tontoh Simpson
Dr. Johnson has an incredible ability of organizing the most complicated aspects of diagnosis and treatment and make it easy to understand, duplicate and put directly into practice. Mike's program has it all from organizing your practice, marketing, quality exams….it is all here. Plus the collective minds of hundreds of other doctors happy to help. My 6 years in this program have been the best of my 37 years. I can't wait to see what is on the horizon for my patients and myself. As Mike always reminds us, Kaizen: continuous improvement. –Dr. David Naylor
This is the best group in Chiropractic. Dr J goes above and beyond expectations. This group of doctors collectively give you your own healthcare encyclopedia. They say 2 minds are better than one. BUT, hundreds of brains are better than anything out there!—Dr. Brad Morris
Dr. Johnson is one of the best doctors the chiropractic profession could have hoped for. Not only does he do everything he can to help his own patients, but he pushes us to always be improving our own skills. This is a great group to be a part of!—Dr. Brandon Adams
Joining Dr. Johnson's program saved my practice. I was able to get out of the insurance rat race and am now 100% cash and doing what I love the way I want to do it. I work less, make more, and am constantly growing with the best minds in chiropractic. I am a seminar junkie. I like to learn what's out there. Nothing out there compares to what I see in this group. The investment I made in Dr. Johnson's program has returned to me in more than monetary terms. I am no longer alone on an island. I am rubbing elbows with some of the most talented doctors and business men and women. Dr. Johnson not only has a great thing going here, he is also a man of integrity and a friend. I unequivocally give my highest recommendation to his program and urge you to join and see for yourself.
—Peter Kan, DC, DACNB, DAAIM, CFMP
Dr. Johnson literally transformed my practice, helping me become a well-respected doctor from when I felt like a "second-class" D.C. If you're tired of fighting with insurance companies, attorneys, Medicare and patients that don't appreciate you for what you have to offer, this is THE program for you. This isn't a program designed to make Dr. Johnson rich, but it's a man with a huge heart that truly wants to help transform our profession and turn average D.C.s into SUPER doctors that help people that no one else even knows how to…and learning to charge a professional fee without feeling guilty about doing so. I've been with Mike's group for about four years now, and continue to learn and grow as a doctor and businessman every year. I only wish I had started sooner!—Dr. John Flippini
I have been practicing for 36 years (ouch) and have been thru numerous consultants and by far this program with Dr. Johnson is the best program that i have found to help make me a better doctor and make a professional income.—Dr. Lee Barbach
We have belonged to this group for about 3 years and I cannot begin to tell you how much we have learned and grown! What may have seemed impossible to achieve 5 years ago-is now happening. My confidence as a doctor, knowledge of neurology, and success with metabolic conditions has been created mostly because of the knowledge on this forum–and the sure passion of Dr Johnson and many other docs on this board! Thank you again, Mike–you have impacted so many lives! ~Dr. Paola Porrone and Rob Birch
Dr. Johnson is a man of high integrity. I have watched him handle many different situations with people that want to take advantage of his generosity and he has always taken the high road. Above all he is a very intelligent doctor and is very active on this board helping each doctor reach their goal of excellence– clinically and financially . Thanks for all you do Dr J.
–Dr. Mark Brygelson
This is a great program. The message board is a wealth of knowledge. This was an a great investment. I have changed the way I practice functional medicine as a result of this board. I am growing as a doctor faster than I ever could on my own. You have hundreds of doctors telling you what is working for them and what isn't. You save so much time an energy avoiding marketing scams and poorly done seminars. I love this group and gained so much more than the purchase price. I have also made some great friends.—Dr. Eric Chandley
Dr. Johnson's program is the best thing in our profession by providing EVERY aspect of what is needed for success in today's healthcare climate. Functional neurology, marketing, research, peer support, and feedback on your most immediate concerns in practice. I have transformed my headspace, clinical confidence and practice since coming aboard the NeuroMetabolic Super Group. I truly feel I can help any patient that walks through my door and highly recommend the program.—Dr. Michael Corey
Hands down the best program for our profession. I can honestly say that I become a better doctor each and every day with Dr. Johnson's guidance and with the clinical skills I have gained by being a part of this group.—Dr. Ray Benedetto
"Mike has been teaching this stuff (neuro-metabolic work)… and more… for a long time. Mike is, and always has been, ahead of the curve. This is an incredible board. We're grateful for you, and this forum, Mike."
–Dr. Barry O'Conner
"I am going to say what has needed to be said for a long time. There is nothing in chiropractic that compares to this board! Like a fine wine, this board continues to improve. This board is THE cutting-edge forum and although others try to copy it, they can't. Do you know why? I will give it to you in two words, Mike Johnson!
I saw that Barry O'Connor thanked you in another post and I can't find it, so again, thank you for all that you do!"
–Dr. Ken Mattson
"I agree [with Ken]"
– Dr. Mark Bryngelson
"In my 26 years I have tried so many things and NOTHING comes close to this board. Joining this board is by far the best thing I have done professionally."
–Dr. Ed Beyer
"Absolutely, this board is the best thing in the profession!"
–Dr. Mark Pederson
"Mike is the driving force behind this and I am so appreciative. We all know he is a little nuts but as…..(I can't remember who, was it BJ? Sigafoose?) used to say; The big nuts always rise to the top. grin emoticon and Mike Johnson is at the top of his game! I wanna be like Mike."
–Dr. David Farnsworth
"I could not agree more, Mike you really are the man, and so thankful for being part of the best super group in the country!"
–Dr. Robert Selig
"I agree, 1000%. This board is a very special place to be and has helped me turn my practice around completely!"
–Dr. Doug Pucci
P.S. If you are interested in the MTHFR gene and methylation, we were all over it 10-months ago and we have an entire section on our message board.


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First impressions of the OS have been positive, with many calling it a "fully-finished" device at launch.
While both the devices are still some weeks (hopefully, not months) away from arriving on our shores, here's what users can expect from BlackBerry 10.
Sneak a peek
Isn't it maddening when you get an alert while you're typing out that email to your boss? With the Peek feature, part of BB10's Flow user interface, one just needs to swipe up to find out about the notifications and new messages, without exiting the app you're on. Swipe down to go back to what you were doing.
Hub of activity
Okay, I admit I'm not a BBM fanatic. It is a necessary tool to stay in touch, but when you're constantly checking email so that you don't miss that important one, it is kind of distracting to get on to BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) to check on updates. But with BlackBerry Hub, email, text messages, BBM and updates from social networks are integrated under one roof — no way you'll miss a message now.
Tap to type
QWERTY junkies rejoice. I'd give up everything but my QWERTY device. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I took the beta device out for a spin and didn't miss the physical keyboard at all. The device 'learns' your typing style and predicts words accordingly. For example, I end up typing 'Vinof' for my friend Vinod most of the times on touch screens. On this touch keyboard I was able to type correctly. And a couple of times later, I just typed Vi and it predicted Vinod on top of the 'I' key, which I just flicked up.
Shifty subjects
Is your nephew a nightmare to click because the kid just can't stand still? Mine is definitely. But with the Time Shift camera app, I shall hopefully get a good shot of him. Because this app takes multiple shots of the same subject in one picture and lets you choose the best one.
Net ninja
Most of us using BlackBerrys used to look with up to those with iPhones and high-end Androids — when they browsed the internet. The experience on the PlayBook was better, but that meant carrying another device. But BB10's browser is a completely different experience. Surfing the web on 3G/wireless was a pleasure — when we tried it on the beta device, we nearly forgot we were using a phone. And one can also share links with friends.
A framed life
When Microsoft debuted Windows Phone 7.5, most of us fell in love with the 'tiles', now also present in Windows 8 for PCs. Now, your BlackBerry has it too — it's called Active Frames. One can have as many as eight frames on the screen — which are basically minimised apps such as for weather and the calendar.
Always connected
Admit it. Most of us try to find out some information about people who would attend that very important meeting. With connected calendar, BB10 will do this for you. Once the person's coordinates are on the calendar, BB10 accesses his/her LinkedIn and Twitter and pulls up details about that person
Sense of balance
Many people I know carry two phones or dual-sim ones — to segregate work and personal life. But with BlackBerry Balance, two phones exist in one — features connected with work are available only when the credentials are authenticated. And in these days of bring your own device (BYOD), it makes an information technology (IT) manager's life similar. Wipe off the company's data as the former employee walks off with his/her own device or get rid of all personal data after someone turns in a device.
In tune with apps
To most of us geeks, the first iPhone was an iPod from which one could also make calls. With Androids, one had so many options to download/buy songs and videos. The brand new BlackBerry App World features songs and videos as well as apps for BB10. The company claims around 70,000 apps are already present on the store — BB10 doesn't work with apps made for older OSes, but the company has given developers a kit to easily convert their Android apps to BB10 ones. And finally, Skype is planned for BlackBerry. We'll wait and watch.
Work and play
BlackBerry users in the days of yore seldom played games on their devices. But, as young people took to these devices, gaming has become quite popular, even on these devices. For BB10, Angry Birds Star Wars is already available, as is Where's My Water. We expect more popular games on the platform in the future.
In conclusion, BB10 seems poised for big things, provided it gets two things right — the pricing and the battery life. But for that we'll have to wait for it to launch in India.


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Our friend Martin Cox (b. United Kingdom), has photographed a multitude of forgotten landscapes: the desolate valleys evacuated in the wake of the collapsed Welsh mining industry, former resort towns at California's Salton Sea, an ocean liner embedded in a town square in China, and a ongoing Queen Anne-era English canal.
The port of Southampton provided early inspiration for his visual investigations. He graduated from the Exeter School of Art and Design (United Kingdom) before holding his first exhibition in Camden Town, London.
His photographs suggest the passage of time and presence of history. Some of his projects raise awareness of a vanishing maritime culture and inspire questions about past events while drawing upon the atmosphere of the present.
Martin's photographs are exhibited in galleries in Los Angeles, London, New York and San Francisco, and in festivals in Africa and Australia. His works are collected, published and sometime commissioned.
Martin has a passion for Maritime Matters and has a website that share that name. Please visit his website MaritimeMatters.com
Martin lives in Los Angeles, California and he can be found online at MartinCox.com


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I was never ever a Barbie fan growing up. Nope, no dolls here (softies on the other hand...). However, as a teenager I got into Alfred Hitchcock movies and I love The Birds. So when I saw this Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" Barbie Doll over at Boing Boing I was quite thrilled. You know, I think this is the perfect role for Barbie. I'd even consider making this my first ever Barbie doll purchase. Love it!
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
6 comments:
- cindy said...
Oh I love that she still has that same weird angled barbie arm. Too funny.
- 17 December 2008 at 12:50
- katiecrackernuts said...
I like her outfit and those shoes. Hmmmm.
- 17 December 2008 at 13:01
- Taccolina said...
Could the toy giants have gained a sense of humour at last? Or are they just nuts? It's pretty hysterical.
- 19 December 2008 at 11:53
- Jenaveve said...
Amusing... being attacked by eye-pecking crows and she still maintains such composure!
- 20 December 2008 at 17:59
- REread said...
that is so cool ... tippy would love it
- 22 December 2008 at 14:06
- Eppendork said...
OMG I love it - love hitchcock - have new respect for barbs!
- 7 January 2009 at 17:51
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My grandfather, Iwan Dudycz, died yesterday evening. Like my grandmother, Parania, he was surrounded by his children, who kept a vigil around his bed ever since he slipped into a coma Friday morning. He was ready to join my Baba, … Continue reading
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"Running is a four-weathered sport."
"Anita, it's going to thunderstorm, do you have a back up plan?"
Even at 6:30am I was awake enough to respond to Andy with a very serious chuckle.
Back up plan?!
NOT RUNNINING wasn't an option. Training for Hennipen doesn't give much mercy.
"Running trails is my back up plan."
We had planned to run the Polly Ann trail for a couple weeks. Lacey even was able to come out and join us.
We had strategized this training run to train as if we were running Hennipen.
Flat, wearing our packs, eating, drinking, walk breaks, and 18 miles of it.
We didn't plan the thunderstorm.
The trails we normally run (Holdridge, Holly Rec, Highland Rec) are deep in the woods protecting us from the elements.
Polly Ann trail is very scenic with ponds, deer, wild life and beautiful homes tucked in a park like setting. It is part of the rails to trails. The trail surface is crushed aggregate making running on it pleasant. This trail is not as canopied, leaving you a little more vulnerable to the elements.
We met as scheduled at 8:30am at the Oxford Library. It was NOT raining.
It took 3 miles for the skies to open up and the thunder to roll. Lighting lit the sky up, "Here IT COMES" I would giggle as I waited for the rumble to shake the earth.
It didn't take long for the rain to saturate every stitch of our clothing. We didn't see another runner or biker. I began to think we were a bit toadventurous.
But I was quickly reminded "Hey, it could rain like this the whole time at Hennipen."
It's good training.
We planned to take intentional walk breaks. The first 10 miles we were doing pretty good. I think they were more like pee breaks but they were breaks that had us walking, drinking and eating. Unfortunately, this skin flinn was shivering pretty bad. We ran from Oxford to Leonard. On our way back I couldn't get warm. I picked the pace up a little bit and kept an eye on how long we stopped to walk.
No one said anything until about mile 15. Then I got busted. I was just so darn cold and the bugs were attacking us, mostly Matt. They liked him the most, and I was happy for that. If ever there is a time I didn't need another companion, it was then. At one time, Matt had more than a half dozen black flies catching a ride on his back. Lacey was taking great pleasure in beating them off his back and neck. SMACK! I was cracking up. WHAP! SLAP!
We finished with 18 miles of puddle jumping, bug slapping, thunder booming miles. And we all had a blast. We normally hang out, chat and eat after. We all had to get back to adulting. We did spare about 15 minutes and met at Starbucks to quickly warm up, recap and plan out our next run....Saturday...
If this wasn't adventurous enough..Saturday, Midnight Run!! Its all good training they said.
Distance: 18.10
Time: 3h:02min
Pace: 10:06
My mother in law gets a bit worried for me, so I waited till after we ran to text her back!
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
New Museum on the Parkway?
According to the governor's press release, the city of Philadelphia will be accepting bids starting in June to convert the existing structure into a "museum with a new luxury hotel." (You can read more about the planned new building at 15th and Arch Streets in this Inquirer story.
As for the existing building, Rendell's office says the "hotel and museum on this site will be in keeping with both the architecture of Logan Circle and the Parkway and the museum character of the area."
Hm, could this be the new home for the currently homeless Civil War Museum?
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We've got a very cool document straight from NDS development to help you understand how you can use and leverage Novell Single Sign-on. We've zipped up the MS Word document for easy downloading. Download it now.
Novell Single Sign-on extends application authentication services to automatically authenticate to the network using SecretStore instead of interacting with the user through application dialogs. Using Single Sign-on, authenticated NDS users can run applications seamlessly from any connected workstation without having to authenticate with each application launch. Client/Network applications can read and write encrypted data using a secure and distributed directory repository. You can use the Single Sign-on API to build these automatic authentication features into your applications.
Single Sign-on leverages Novell Directory Services (NDS) and Novell International Cryptographic Infrastructure (NICI) to securely store, access, and retrieve user authentication information. The client application makes read and write calls to SecretStore on the server, which processes and executes the Single Sign-on requests. User secrets (such as the user name and password) are encrypted using NICI and stored as an NDS attribute in the user's SecretStore on the server.
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Photograph from Rockin' Steady: A Guide to Basketball & Cool.
Perhaps no other athlete personified New York City and the 1970s quite like Walt "Clyde" Frazier, the Hall of Fame guard of the New York Knicks championship teams. An unflappable floor general with lightening quick reflexes, Clyde was a showstopper off the court, as well—a man-about-town who could often be found sporting a sealskin coat, "Clyde" hat with a four-inch brim, and platform shoes. So it's no wonder, too, that his 1974 book, Rockin' Steady: A Guide to Basketball & Cool, was a one-of-a-kind, time capsule classic. A generation of players, coaches and fans grew up with the book, co-written with New York Times sportswriter Ira Berkow and featuring photographs by Walter Ioose, Jr., and illustrations by John Lane. (President Obama has a copy in his presidential library.) Long out of print, Rockin' Steady was recently reissued by Triumph Books, with a new preface by Berkow and afterword by Frazier, who is now the highly recognizable voice of the Knicks on the M.S.G. Network and known for his mellifluous inflection and penchant for rhyming ("hoopin' and swoopin'," "swishin' and dishin'"). I met with Clyde courtside before a recent home game, and he was still the epitome of style and cool—decked out in a lavender corduroy suit with matching alligator boots, Clyde was positively gracious and loquacious as he shared memories of the old school Knicks of Barnett, Bradley, and Reed, as well as thoughts on N.B.A. fashions of today.
Anderson Tepper: Your book Rockin' Steadywas a real original—I remember having it as a kid and being fascinated by the amazing mix of photographs, illustrations, and colorful stories from your life as a player.
Walt Frazier: I think that's why they decided to bring it back. The editor at Triumph Books fell in love with it, so he approached me and asked me what I thought about bringing it back. I was flabbergasted—he wanted to bring it back after, what, 35 years? I said, "Yeah, I'd love to!"
Did you remember much of the book when he asked you about re-doing it?
Yeah, I did, because it was all about my stylin' and profilin'—my thoughts on diet and exercise, my grooming tips. It was sort of an autobiography, as well: it talked about my upbringing in Atlanta, about honing my skills and being drafted by the Knicks. And it was an instructional book, too. We talked about offense and defense and alluded to the fact that I guarded some of the more prolific guards in the league: Earl "the Pearl" Monroe, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, "Pistol" Pete Maravich.
How did you decide to include all those different elements, which, in the end, made Rockin' Steady so much more than your average sports book?
I think it was really unique at the time. It was unprecedented to have a guy talking so frankly about everything, from the instructional aspect of basketball to personal philosophies on a range of subjects. But a lot of the credit goes to Ira, the co-writer, for compiling it all and then adding a vision to it. Originally, the publisher came to Ira and just wanted an instructional book. But once Ira started talking to me he goes, "Hey, man, there's a lot more here than just an instructional book. We got this segment where you catch flies "
Yeah, I always loved that bit where you show how to catch flies in your hands. Where did that come from?
I was talking to Ira and telling him about the basketball camps I was doing. One day at lunchtime at Kutshers, I was sitting on the steps—and, of course, I'm like the pied piper, I always had like 15 to 20 kids around me. So we're sitting around and I do like this [sweeps his hand] and I knew I had caught a fly, but there were actually two of them in my hand. So I shook them up and threw them down, and that's how the legend began: "Clyde can catch flies!" But there's a technique: flies fly horizontal, so you can't reach straight out, you've got to come at them from the side. Now they don't come around me anymore, they know my reputation.
What about some of the other tips you put in the book, about women and "romancing" and nightlife?
Yeah, you know, that was something that I thought I knew about at the time, but now realize I knew nothing about—especially dating and women. But it was a terrific time for me. We were winning, we were in the world's greatest city. I was having a lot of fun—the championships, the memories, the going out on the town, dressing up and driving around in my Rolls-Royce.
You also describe leaving the car at home on the East Side and taking the subway to the Garden for home games. Would people stop you along the way?
Well, no, I'd act angry like everybody else! I find that when you're on the subway, if you don't catch anyone's eye—because first of all, they go, "That looks like Clyde," but then they go, "Nah, man, what would Clyde be doing on the subway?"—if you just look down at the floor like everyone else, or look up at the ceiling, people just won't harass you as much.
The book really captures the style and feel of the early '70s. Some of the things you talk about are fun to look back on now, like the eight-track player and color TV that you brag about having at your bachelor pad.
Right, and the round bed and some of the clothes I wore are hilarious when I look back on them now, like the wide collars and wide lapels. But I still have the furs: the white one, the black one, a raccoon one that goes all the way down to my ankles.
Did the other players on the team think of you as a trendsetter?
Yeah, they did, because they had suits but they didn't have the furs, they didn't have the Rolls, they didn't have the shoes. So I kind of had a complete ensemble going on.
You also talk about your sneakers, the Puma Clydes, which were $20 then. This was way before Air Jordans.
Yeah, I was the first guy to endorse a sneaker. At that time, they were giving guys the shoes but they weren't paying them to wear them. So Puma came to me, and I think my first deal was $5,000—all the shoes I could wear. And then right after that, we won the championship, so they came out with the suede versions. The most popular one was the blue suede with the white stripe. That's when they really took off. We didn't even need the rest of the country, we sold so many shoes in the tri-state area. Those shoes personified "cool."
Tell me about the players today and what you think of their style. In the book's afterword, you mention some of the guys whose looks you admire, from Dwyane Wade to Baron Davis and Dwight Howard.
Today the guys are more enthralled with the rappers, so if you see them they're dressed more like the rappers—with the baggy pants, the baggy look. But I always say that basketball players are like models, they're tall and thin, so that whatever they put on they're going to look good in. LeBron's a good dresser; Wade is very into his appearance. Patrick Ewing and Chris Duhon always used to wear suits with the Knicks. But most of the guys today are very casual.
And what about all the tattoos?
The tattoos are something that we never had. I guess Dennis Rodman was the first person who brought that into the league. I'm not an advocate of tattoos, especially when they're all over the body. Some of these guys treat their bodies like canvases.
There's a whole new energy and excitement in the Garden this season with the Knicks. How does this team compare with your championship teams?
Our team was different in that we were defense-oriented and we were a veteran team, whereas this team is more offensive-minded and much younger. We personified "team": You can't mention Frazier without Reed, without Bradley, without Debusschere. So these guys are trying to get that kind of chemistry together and this year has been better. Their defense sometimes has been their best offense; they've been able to create turnovers and get in transition. And now they have a superstar in Amar'e, Felton is playing like an all-star, they have young players like Chandler and Gallinari. But right now, they're just very erratic. They might win eight straight after losing six straight—that's how capricious the game has been for them.
I wanted to ask you about your role as an announcer for the Knicks. One of the treats is listening to you tell stories of your early days with the team, going back to your rookie year, for example, in 1967.
Yeah, well, there was a tradition: the rookies always got dumped on. That was just the way it was. Red [Holzman, Knicks coach] would always call me his "key man." In those days, the hotel room keys were huge. So he used to get all these keys and put them in my pocket: "Clyde, you're my key man!" So I'd be carrying all these keys around. And Bradley—we used to steal his shoelaces, because he didn't really care about dressing. So he'd go to sleep on the plane and we'd take his shoelaces. He'd have to walk through the airport without his shoelaces. I think this was his way of feeling part of the team—having us make fun of him like that—because I'm pretty sure in the Ivy League no one ever did that before. And Barnett was the funniest guy on the team. He kept everyone in stitches. He had so many stories, about going to an all-black college and about the sort of antics that went on in the N.B.A. back then.
When you got to the Knicks, it was towards the end of Barnett's career, right?
He played maybe three or four more years. He was really my idol: He was, like, 34 and didn't smoke or drink, and he was a very sharp dresser. He used to wear Sherlock Holmes hats, canes, spats. He had the monogrammed cuff on his sleeves. I copied from those guys early on—where they had their suits made, where they bought their shoes. But what set me apart was the hat. I bought the "Clyde" hat and then the movie Bonnie and Clyde came out. Ironically, at that time, too, I was starting to excel on the court. I was always dressing good, but I wasn't playing good, so writers didn't focus on me. Then all of a sudden, I'm in the starting lineup and everyone's saying, "Here's this guy, Clyde, with all the hats," and that's how the whole fashion thing caught on.
You've become known to a new generation more for your verbal dexterity as an announcer than your achievements as a player. In the new edition of Rockin' Steady, you describe honing your language skills by studying the New York Times's Arts & Leisure section.
When I first started, I was doing pre-game, halftime, and post-game commentary. For the pre-game segment, we'd be sequestered somewhere high up in the arena, but then at halftime I'd come down to courtside and it would be like a three-ring circus—people asking me for autographs while I'm trying to find out where the monitor was, loud rock music playing just as I was beginning to talk. I was so intimidated. And usually you only have two or three minutes to articulate whatever it is you have to say. I was always afraid I'd start rambling and never shut up. I said to myself, man, I've got to improve my vocabulary. So I used to get the Arts & Leisure pages and read how they'd critique plays and movies: "riveting," "mesmerizing," "profound," "ubiquitous," "dazzling." And I liked the way these words sounded. So I have notebooks filled with words and phrases that I've copied down. People think that I'm a voracious reader, but I hardly read anything. I just re-read my lists of words and phrases over and over again.
I can picture another book for you with a special glossary of your basketball terminology.
I did come out with Word Jam: A Guide to Awesome Vocabulary, a book for young kids. And I hope to do another book on health and fitness next. I've become a spokesperson for Type 2 Diabetes and how it's rampant in our society, especially among blacks and children. I'll be going out to schools talking about diet and exercise this year, so health and fitness is another subject I would like to write about.
You were recently featured in both GQ's 25 Coolest Athletes and New York's Best of New York issue. You're really an icon of New York sports, and it seems like the love affair with the city was mutual. There's a great quote about you going up to the Harlem nightclubs after the games
Right, I would start my night on the Upper East Side because the clubs closed there early, like at midnight. But in Harlem they were just starting around 12:30-1:00 a.m. The place we'd go was Small's Paradise. They always had a live band at the back and dancing girls in cages. It was unbelievable. But, see, I came from Atlanta and there everything closed at 12:30, so I used to go out at 9:00 when I first got to New York. I used to just go out by myself. I'd go to Small's and there'd be nobody there at like 9:00 to 9:30. So I'd be coming home at, say, 11:30, and the next day at practice I'd hear these guys talking about the helluva time they'd had at Small's. I'd go, "What time were you guys there?" And they'd go, "1 to 1:30." I never knew New York didn't get cooking until after 12:00, especially uptown in Harlem.
You know, when I first played in the N.I.T., I thought how wonderful it would be to play with the Knicks, but I never thought they'd draft me—they had so many backcourt guys. In the South, football is key, so the sports pages have very little on basketball. But in the New York papers, they have like four or five pages just covering basketball. And there's just so much electricity in the city. I'd think, Oh, man, I just wish I could be drafted by the Knicks, but I never thought it would happen.
And then you went on to win two championships with the Knicks, in 1970 and 1973.
Yeah, all my dreams came true—actually, everything exceeded my dreams. But I had a lot of role models: Willis Reed, Dick Barnett, Freddie Crawford. All these guys took me under their wings, gave me good advice. From Willis, I learned about sportsmanship, how to deal with the fans. If you look at my handwriting, it's similar to Willis's. I sort of copied his style, the way he writes, everything about the man. Only, I'm not as generous as Willis—he'd give you his car, his money. I'd never loan you my Rolls! That's why we call him "the Captain." I mean, this guy still calls me every year at Christmas time!
Have you seen the Knicks' new ad campaign in the subways that feature you with the tag line "from on the court to on the air"?
Yes, I have. And wherever I go—to the bank, restaurants—people go, "I see you everywhere, Clyde. I can't get away from you!" Now, with all these articles and this Vanity Fair interview, it's like the rejuvenation of Clyde!


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Shadow Gene
PLPimages, 2012
Heike Scharrer, 2012
Shot in London, Shadow Gene explores characteristics in the human race which contradict its own survival: violence and greed.
A beautiful female assassin on a mission to destroy a defective gene in the male species uncovers a corrupt and murky world of corporate power. Raised by a mysterious woman and nurtured into becoming a ruthless hit woman, she targets 'corporate' types who unknowingly carry the notorious 'shadow gene', a parasite gene that compels its hosts to become as violent and greedy as the stock markets demand... without remorse. One day although seemingly accomplishing her mission an encounter with a smug corporate executive sets of a chain of events that shifts the power between victim and perpetrator.
Shot largely in London with a minimalist cast and crew on a tiny budget using aging out-of-date 16mm and Super 8 film stocks (some up to 40 years old), Shadow Gene utilises 2D animation, live action, graphic and photographic imagery along with a haunting piano score to tell its story, along the way creating a kaleidoscopic narrative that reveals aspects of corporate greed from the time of the nineteenth century Luddite to the present day 'Occupy London' Movement. http://www.shadowgene.co.uk
- Year
- 2014
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 95 mins
- Format
- 16mm, Super8
- Director
- Mark Norfolk
- Producer
- Mark Norfolk
- Co-Producer
- Eirini Nikopoulou
- Editor
- Lance Crush
- Screenwriter
- Mark Norfolk
- Director of Photography
- Bartlomiej Sienkiewicz
- Production Designer
- Heike Scharrer
- Sound
- Kostas Mastorakis
- Music
- Nedyalka Dimitrova
- Principal Cast
- Elisabeth Dahl, Riley Stewart, Sue Ferguson
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The Love Cub 50 art exhibition celebrated a design that has sold 60 million unit in its 50 year history.
Fans of the Honda Super Cub have turned loyal fascination into legitimate works of art, with the Love Cub 50 Project. And not works of art in the flighty personal sense, but official, on-display, people-paying-money-to-see it art!
The Love Cub 50 Project ran at the Mori Arts Center Gallery from June 26 to July 5. The exhibition featured designs of more than 60 entries. Included in the list of participants are numerous Japanese actors, artists and athletes.
Check out the limited shots in our gallery and make sure to check out the official Love Cub 50 Project gallery.
According to a press release issued by Honda regarding the event, sales of the exhibition's guide book and proceeds from the unveiling event will be donated to UNICEF.
In continuous production for the past 50 years, the Honda Cub passed the 60 million cumulative sales threshold in April of 2008. For more information on Honda's most iconic model, check out the quirky, but really fun, official website: world.honda.com/SuperCub
On top of pushing an inconic motorcycle design into official art status, the show at the Mori Arts Center Gallery also raised money for UNICEF.


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Comic-Con: A Review
There were a lot of things that happened at Comic-con these past few days, and I guess I'm going to try to summarize four days of non-stop media palooza into this single blog post.
We'll start with the beginning, that being the antics of Conan O'Brien to commence the four day event. The comedian and talk show host started his on-location show with a video of his trip to Comic-con. Conan, instead of taking a plane or train, decided to take the scenic route and drive his "Mad Max: Fury Road"-style truck, equipped with flaming guitarist (O'Brien himself). The video upped its humor with repeated stops for directions, as the truck's driver, Andy Richter, couldn't hear the GPS over the sounds of Conan's guitar.
The show continued with the stars of the "Hunger Games" franchise, Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth, specifically with Lawrence busting out her singing ability with her own rendition of Cher's "Believe". Lawrence wasn't taking anything too seriously, laughing off her rendition along with the host and her co-stars.
From talk shows to panels, we move on to the much-anticipated Star Wars panel. The director of the newest installment in the storied science-fiction franchise, J.J. Abrams, was at the panel, along with several stars from the original trilogy, including Harrison Ford in his first appearance since his plane crash in March. The others on the panel included Carrie Fischer and Mark Hamill, who played the unknowing siblings Leia and Luke Skywalker in Epsiodes 4-7. The panel also revealed special behind the scenes footage, unveiling the techniques used for production and just some of what is to come from the film.
Underneath the Disney umbrella falls Star Wars and out next topic, Marvel. Everyone seemed most excited, and probably most surprised by, Ryan Reynolds and his newest feature, "Deadpool". The movie, his second foray into a solo superhero movie (his first being the god awful "Green Lantern") was extremely well received in its trailer premiere. The movie, which is rated R, was a profanity laced, violence laden action comedy that everyone in Hall H seemed to love. So it seems like Ryan Reynolds may actually be able to redeem himself from the terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad movie that was "Green Lantern".
Staying with Marvel, the X-Men panel showed off a large cast and clips from the newest movie, "X-Men: Apocalypse". The cast on the panel included Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, and James McAvoy. The clips from the new film included shots of James McAvoy in full baldness for the first time, and Oscar Isaac as the new villain, Apocalypse.
Ever in the ensuing battle for fandom, DC enjoyed a lot of great press at comic-con this year. One of the most anticipated panels was that for the movie "Suicide Squad" the star-studded super villain movie hitting screens next year. Apparently, the cast (missing the newest Joker, Jared Leto), was only in San Diego for around 3 hours, as they are still in the process of shooting the movie. But fans were able to see an early trailer, depicting much of Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and Deadshot (Will Smith). The film premieres summer 2016, about four months after the upcoming feature, "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice".
The upcoming Marvel film, featuring "Man of Steel"'s Henry Cavill and new Batman Ben Affleck, also had a panel at Comic-con. The two were there, along with co-stars Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), and Jeremy Irons (Alfred). The trailer clearly defined what the film was to be, and set up the colliding conflicts well for greater anticipation until it premieres next year.
Included in the list of Henry Cavill movies at Comic-con was "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.". The spy movie, directed by Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, Snatch), also stars Armie Hammer and premiered the trailer at Comic-con.
Not just for superhero movies, Quentin Tarantino and the cast of "The Hateful Eight" also had a panel at Comic-con. While they were there, the director and cast (minus Samuel L. Jackson), discussed the film and its poignancy, especially considering the events in Charleston.
Comic-con is also a place to debut upcoming horror projects, especially from someone as beloved in the realm as Guillermo del Toro. He unveiled the trailer to his newest film, "Crimson Peak", along with a cast that included Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska, and Thomas Hiddleston. The film is a telling of a gothic horror story with strong female characters, something del Toro had wanted to do after being influenced by his wife and daughter.
Although this may be just a small snippet of the action that occurred at Comic-con this past weekend, it does start to capture the magic and enormity that can exist in one place or so many people.
Are you a fan of Comic-con? Let us know in the comments below.


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We've just come back from the baby clinic, my little sausage is now weighing in at a healthy 7.2kg's. She's still tall, very tall, taller than average, she sits in the 85% – 90% in terms of her height, but is between 45% – 50% for her weight. This translates to a tall but petite baby. People comment on how big she is, but I think they refer to her height, she's noticeably tall but she doesn't have the usual rolls and folds that most babies have in their legs and arms, especially around the wrists. A colleague of mine had a baby 3 weeks before Ava was born, a boy, who now weighs in at a whopping 10kg's. Now that's a seriously big baby boy and I'm guessing that's also one of the fundamental differences between boys and girls, most of the boys born around the same time as Ava are noticeably larger.
What's really amazing is how rapidly they start developing and hitting milestones from 12 weeks and that definitely seems to speed up between 4 & 5 months, Ava's development in the last month has been pheno
menal. She's figured out how to take her own dummy in and out of her mouth, she's started sitting by herself, unsupported, she's figured out the different tones to her voice and thinks that screaming at a very high pitch is truly hilarious, she's figured out banging stuff, I knew that day would come and boy it has. Amazing how you learn to watch TV or have a conversation without even noticing the sound of a toy being repeatedly slammed against a hard surface. She's also very observant and notices everything and now recognizes her own name and turns to look at you if you say her name or any of her nicknames (Gorgie, Sausage, Saus, Bootiful). When you hold her upright now she drops her legs down and immediately puts pressure on her feet in an attempt to stand, she hates being made to lie down and immediately tries to sit up and now when I sit her up right she wants to try and stand.
She's also loving experimenting with different foods, is crazy about her rice porridge, fruit and veg. Her favorites are banana's, peaches, carrots and sweet potatoes.
She really has turned out to be the dream baby, has no tactile problems, eats well, sleeps well, hits all her milestones and is very very sweet natured and I really hope that it lasts! Although every parent out there I tell this seems to take pleasure in telling me that it won't last and I can't help wondering if they're trying to bring me down or if she is going to go from this sweet, angel child into a complete nightmare at some point?


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Year One: Complete
One year ago, today, our family stepped off an airplane and into a new life. We have restored a home, started learning a new language, adapted to a new culture, befriended our neighbors, become recognized through-out town, completed piles of government paperwork and waited in countless lines dealing with government officials. We could not have done it without the prayer and support from our church family and all the gracious help from the Scorziellos! This year has been a success!
We survived.
Italy is known as the "missionary graveyard." The turnover rate for missionaries and missions agencies is one of the highest in the world! In general, only 10% of missionaries return to Italy after their first term (2-years). So, we're halfway to our first goal: survival.


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LBJ CEO presents hospital's funding dilemma to CofC
With just over 80% of the LBJ Medical Center's annual budget dependent on federal government money, including Medicaid funding, the hospital's Chief Executive Officer Mike Gerstenberger cautioned there is a "significant risk" to the medical center being so dependent on federal money.
Funding, expenditures,and the proposed new facility rate hikes are some of the issues Gerstenberger spoke about at yesterday's nearly 90-minute meeting with the Chamber of Commerce held at the Tradewinds hotel.
At the outset of his presentation, which included a slide show, Gerstenberger told the audience that LBJ is "your hospital" and pointed to the hospital's mission, approved some ten years ago by the governor and the Fono.
"Our mission is to provide patient focus, high quality, cost effective comprehensive care," he said, and was quick to point out that "many days we come close to that, and other days we do not."
"Please note in our mission — it doesn't say in there that we finance health care," the CEO said and pointed to the slide on the screen which outlines the LBJ mission. "That's not our role in the territory." He added that there are some hospitals in the U.S. that have insurance and do finance health care.
While the hospital's goal is to deliver the same quality standard of care to residents like any other hospital in the country, Gerstenberger said, "the problem we have is, in 2010 we spent [an average of ] $461 per person, per year on health care in American Samoa" while in the U.S. the average spent was $7,700.
"So what we are trying to do is provide you $7,700 worth of care for $461 a year," he explained. "And as you know, from long waits in the ER or the pharmacy... that's a difficult job to do."
He said this is the dilemma the hospital is facing but added that American Samoa is not the only U.S. jurisdiction struggling with healthcare costs, and it is a situation faced by other countries worldwide.
He also provided for the audience statistics on inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients, saying, for example, that there were 26,000 inpatients in 2010 which is the average for any hospital similar to the 150-bed LBJ medical facility.
For outpatients visits, the hospital sees about 70,000 a year which is twice the average and quite a bit more than any other hospital the size of LBJ, he noted.
There were 40,000 Emergency Department visits in 2010, again last year and it's expected again this year which is more than other hospitals the size of LBJ, he said.
He said only 5% of the people who visit the Emergency Department are actually medical emergencies, but it's something that people are accustomed to in the territory — going straight to the emergency department.
Gerstenberger also informed the audience that operating income for LBJ last year was $33 million, pointing out that other hospitals with a similar size to LBJ have budgets of $220 million.
He said the problem is, "we're just not paying for health care" in American Samoa.
The LBJ CEO then touched on the issue of funding for LBJ and the "bulk of our income" at 34% comes from the federal Medicaid program. He said that last fiscal year and this fiscal year, the Affordable Care Act — sometimes called the Obama Care plan — provided an additional 14% to LBJ Medicaid money.
However, he cautioned, there are some challenges in federal court over this Obama Care plan and Republicans in the U.S. House "would like to repeal" this federal act.
"And if they do, we will immediately lose 14% of our revenues," he said.
Another funding source for LBJ is 21% of the Interior Department subsidy; about 11% from American Samoa Government payments — but about half of that money comes from the federal government and ASG passes that on to LBJ. There is also 6% under the federal Medicare insurance program for residents over 65 years of age, he said.
"If you add up the... federal money, it's a little over 80%. That's very strongly reliant on one source of money and I'm sure you have read, the folks in D.C. are not really looking for more places to spend money right now," said Gerstenberger.
He then stated that he believes that LBJ is at a "significant risk" by depending on one major funding source — the federal government.
The CEO said other major hospitals in the U.S. are less vulnerable to the decisions made by Washington when it comes to federal money because they receive much less in Medicaid.
As to expenditures, he said 52% of the budget goes to payroll, 16% to supplies, 12% to drugs and medication; and the rest to other services such as "purchase services". He explained that the bulk of the budget for any hospital goes to payroll expenses.
Despite the huge percentage for payroll, Gerstenberger says there is a major shortage of professionals at the hospital, such as physicians and registered nurses, or RNs.
For example, he said a hospital of LBJ's size in the U.S. would have 152 RNs, but for LBJ there is currently only 48.
In terms of registered pharmacists, a hospital of LBJ's size should have ten of these professionals, but LBJ currently has only three, he said, adding that LBJ does not have enough employees and the current number of physicians are "overworked" and "sleep deprived" as they are also on call and cover in other clinics.
He said LBJ "just doesn't have enough money" to pay the salaries to attract these types of professional workers for the only hospital in the territory, or enough to hire more professional personnel.
"We need to find other sources of revenue," he said and touched on the next issue, which are the proposed fee hikes that have been deferred until the hospital holds a public hearing on June 8 to receive public comments.
For residents, he said, the law is clear on free medical care for these individuals, adding that ASG has established that it will only subsidize American Samoan residents and this is done through the ASG subsidy to the Hospital and the Medicaid match.
He also said that both residents and non-residents are eligible to apply for the LBJ sliding scale program, which will assist patients in paying their hospital bills.
Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce David Robinson told Samoa News that Gerstenberger's "overview of the operations of the hospital, the costs involved, the staff and equipment shortages caused by a lack of funding and the issues facing the hospital management in the short and medium term in their efforts to provide a high level of healthcare for residents and non residents in the territory at affordable costs" was succinct and detailed.
Which according to Robinson, is why it was disappointing to note that "the audience was made up of private sector Chamber members and their guests, with only one of the gubernatorial candidates in attendance. Members from all the other gubernatorial teams did not attend."
The CoC chairman noted that "Healthcare features prominently on the agenda of each of the teams and this would have been an ideal opportunity for them all to have obtained a better understanding of some of the major issues faced by the territory and their thoughts on resolving them that could be included in their respective platforms.
"I would urge all the gubernatorial teams to seek advice from and consult with the Chamber of Commerce membership about various commercial issues that will help with the preparation of their platforms in an informed way.
"An invitation has been issued individually to each of the teams to address the Chamber membership and outline their platforms prior to a Town Hall meeting with all the candidates together at the end of September. We look forward to a more inclusive dialogue with all the gubernatorial candidates and their advisors."
Samoa News will report in upcoming issues on other items discussed and raised during the Chamber meeting.


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Récord: 38 m
Tipo: Estatuas
Categoría: Estatuas de Lao-Tsé
Continente: Asia
País: China
Localización: Luanchuan County, Luoyang, Henan
Año: 2010
Estado: Terminado
Descripción:A ceremony is held to celebrate the completion of the bronze statue of Laozi (or Lao-tzu, Lao-tse 604-531 BC) in Laojunshan Mountain Laozi Culture Garden in Luanchuan County in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province, May 16, 2010. The 38-meter-high bronze statue has been set here to commemorate Laozi, a China's renowned philosopher and founder of Taoism. (Xinhua/Gao Shanyue)
The Henan Laojunshan located in Luoyang City, Henan Province, east of the city of Luanchuan 3 kilometers, is the Qinling Mountains the 800 47838 Funiushan main peak, 2200 meters above sea level, formerly known as King Muroyama. Due to the Western Zhou Dynasty "keep possession chamber History Lier this Hermitage practice, by the Taoist respect for Lord Lao Zi Tang renamed" Laojunshan ", followed so far. Peak too pure concept was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty, ancient rebuilt the Tang Dynasty Yuchi Jingde supervision rebuilt, the most prosperous in the Ming Dynasty, iron rafters, Tiewa, magnificent, thousands of years, has been Henan, Shaanxi, Anhui, Hubei and other places the Central Plains all the pilgrims worship Taoist shrines. Inspection town in Henan luonan County has a very ancient history karst cave, it is called "Laojun hole" cave dissolved column lined attitude of thousands, patchwork, especially with the the legendary Taoist fetish resembles the Department of cattle Bo, alchemy furnace, monarch and couch, Tianmen, bean curd workshop, fairy tower, Yuzhu, green cattle melting column landscape is fascinating, fascinating. According to legend, Lord Lao Zi become immortal, the first month twenty-three, the Jade Emperor pro-driving greeted here to learn with the mystical, and then into the Taoist dominate.
After Lord Lao Zi xianyou the Henan Lingbao Hangu Pass preaching, was further reduced to Xi'an Zhouzhi sermon ended, the Taoist tradition was deeply rooted in the land of China. The private individuals steep cliff construction Laojunmiao Jade Emperor to mark the anniversary, there are still stele erected in 2008 by the Republic of record Historic. Laojun hole where the steep peaks also cried out "Laojunshan". Laojunshan alternating zones of tropical and temperate climate, rolling hills, known for insurance, lush vegetation, the blend of pine and cypress, evergreen, together with all plant and animal species in Qinling, and living in one of the Five Sacred Mountains, Huashan yang. In Shaanxi Guanzhong and southern Shaanxi roads on: be built Luo (South) - TG (OFF) secondary roads into the mountain pass, inspection history of the town is the commercial city and military town in southern Shaanxi exit , the set xunjiansi jurisdiction is recorded so far in the post road Tongyu Ridge and throughout the inn with its former prosperity. After the opening of the Longhai Railway, has been an important distribution center for commerce. However, the planned economy period, in order to prevent the outflow of rich forest resources, artificially limiting road construction, coupled with the geographic barrier, become a dead Laojunshan side. By the end of the 20th century, with the tourism Hing provincial implementation of the strategy, creating the Laojunshan Tourism Development implementation intention and the basic idea and gradually formed.
Driven by governments around the effort to play the tourist card, stimulate economic growth policies, tourist attractions foreign distribute tickets have been familiar promotions, and was fortunate enough to get some tickets when the ticket is about to expire Luanchuan Laojunshan sentconsultation with the three lines, two-day tour of the contact, organization, travel arrangements handed over to the travel agency to plan a worry convenient, originally 28 plan, the results of the 36 people travel, had to replace their vehicles.
28 11 pm departure, know tomorrow climbing the rest earlier, but an old friend of excitement new donkey greeting frolic, has ushered in the dawn gloom. The road along the winding river opposite direction, from time to time through the Changzhangduanduan tunnels the green dreamland peaks in the morning draw beautiful curves, turbulent rivers and pebbles, concerto crisp movement.
The advent of the bus, breaking the silence of the morning, a small farm house in scenic suddenly singing, allocating rooms, dressing wash dishes of green vegetables, eggs, bread accompanied by the fragrance of corn grits, after breakfast, paperback departure. Majestic through August Tianyi Que door, I icons back on the mountains, located in the top of the mountain, pavilions, green trees and vegetation around the worship service, May 16, the completion of the I icon worship ceremony, officials from all walks of life attendance participation was held 360 tons of bronze casting, 59 meters high, was undoubtedly the world's largest and highest bronze I stir-fried "," shocking impact for a while, but look at the future I thought Taoist culture heritage in the modern business community.
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