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The recent scenes of campus insurrection, violent intimidation and property damage at Evergreen State College in Washington were strikingly reminiscent of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, in which a comparably self-righteous horde of students was exempted from the rule of law to unleash their savagery on a cowering society. They should also provide the last nail in the coffin of this "racial reconciliation" bullshit that Americans are always droning on about - albeit for very different reasons, with conservatives wringing their hands and looking to heaven, and progressives aggressively holding out their own hands while looking to the conservatives' wallets.
It should be pretty clear by now that America, and the Western world as a whole, passed Peak Prosperity some time ago and is now on the way down. Ergo, Peak Tolerance For Unreasonable Minority Demands has also been passed. This, in turn, means that it can only be downhill from here as regards "racial reconciliation".
And what glorious heights were ascended during those vanished fat years since the Civil Rights Movement? Having acquiesced to massive anti-white discrimination, and thrown untold trillions of taxpayer dollars at blacks and their problems, white America decided that it might finally pacify the unhinged insurrectionary ranting of blacks by electing a poorly-qualified black President. This ultimate gesture of goodwill was met by reparations demands, the cult of Saint Trayvon of MMA, proposals to make blacks a de facto aristocracy, violent pro-crime riots and protests, and a general escalation of anti-white black rhetoric. And now, with everyone in America who doesn't have an Imaginary Knapsack of Privilege supposedly hiding from Donald Trump in the attic, the "threatened" black youth have decided to take a good whack at the white progressive Boomers who have coddled and enabled them up to now.
So obviously this shows us that paying the Danegeld never gets rid of the Dane. But there is more to all of this sound and fury than mere opportunism, the minstrel's dance of ritualised outrage in return for a few guilty pennies from Whitey, which may or may not be puppeteered by self-interested elites at any given time. There is, in truth, a real and massive grievance underpinning black anti-whitism (and, to a lesser extent, that of other non-whites). And it is a grievance that admits of no prospects for "reconciliation".
Perusing lists of black demands does little to point us towards this underlying grievance: the list of demands issued by Black Lives Matter, for example, was clearly an afterthought full of copy-pasted clichés. List of black demands would have us believe that the root problem is economic in nature: blacks just want their "due repayment" for losses incurred in the past, or more "opportunities" (to make money), or an end to "discrimination" (that impedes the making of money). All of this comes from the minstrel dance, the paradoxical need for blacks to conceive of their own anti-whitism according to mainstream white ideology, in order to be rewarded for it by whites. This white ideology, whether it is bourgeois conservatism or revolutionary Marxism, reduces everything to a crude and narrow economic materialism - which is one of the reasons why American whites still throw money at screaming blacks and expect it to produce some sort of good.
But once basic standards of living are accounted for, as they are throughout the Western world, prestige or status arguably becomes much more important than economic gain. The footage of the Evergreen State College students points strongly to such a motive.
|It's not the economy, stupid.
It seems obvious from this that the whole point of the "day of absence" and the following campus takeover was simply to inflict ritual status humiliations on whites.
The absurdity of leftist ideology makes it extremely useful for purposes of ritual humiliation. The neoreactionary blogger Spandrell has a "status points theory" of the Left, in which progressive ideas amount to no rational sense at all, but are simply used by the ambitious to raise their personal status at the expense of social stability. Well, I would add that these ridiculous ideas also serve the double purpose of slapping around the low-status types and keeping them in their place. If you can get some déclassé rube to address you with outlandish gender pronouns, or point at a man and call him a woman, or say that 2 + 2 = 5, you have visibly exerted power over him; and if he refuses to go along, you can start up with the offence-bullying, providing you with further opportunities to demonstrate your power. (Mainstream conservatives, like the autist at the back of the class, are always good targets for this sort of thing: they never fight back, and will always open their mouths and stammeringly attempt to reason with their tormentors.)
But while this is a matter of class snobbery among whites, it runs much deeper among blacks and other nonwhites. Following the Western obsession with objective material gain, it is easy enough for us to point out that colonialism was not nearly as bad as it has been painted, and that the descendants of slaves in America are far better off than they would be in any part of Africa. But it is undeniable that European colonialism was a traumatic blow to the subjective prestige of non-white peoples, and that black status anxieties are constantly being stoked by the experience of living with whites in America.
It would be a mistake to try to preserve the materialist view by subsuming prestige into economic gain. Non-whites have gained materially from Western civilisation, but they have gained none of the attendant prestige, and so they would rather wallow in fantasies about their own historical achievements than give the white devil his due. Blacks in America can be said to have reversed the material class relations of the slavery era, in the sense that a majority-white pool of overworked taxpayers now subsidises the idle lifestyle of 54.6% of black households; but they do not gain the attendant prestige of seeing impoverished whites directly offering tribute and addressing them as master, and so they continue to feel and act as if the whip is on their own backs.
|'Soul On Ice'
There are several curious passages in Cleaver's book in which he spends one moment furiously castigating the injustice and greed of white America, and switches the next moment to effusive praise of various leftist butchers and oppressors: people like Mao Zedong, who starved his own people to death, Fidel Castro, who viciously repressed any hint of subversion in his country, and Patrice Lumumba, who contributed to the Congo's post-independence slide into anarchy. But while Cleaver's heroes sucked up their people's economic resources more assiduously than any monopolist robber-baron, they did manage to collectivise racial and social prestige through nationalist and socialist myths. Prestige also looms large in what can only be called the central grievance of Soul On Ice, the perversion of relations between black women and black men. An extended dialogue near the end of the book paints a picture in which black women hypergamously fantasise about the "white Jesus" while having sex with their own men, and black men lust after the "white Jezebel" as a symbol of high status and freedom to defy the wishes of white men.
But now you've established that it's all about prestige, surely "we" can get on with achieving "racial reconciliation" by stamping out white racism and inaugurating programmes movements blah blah blah to raise the self-esteem of blacks...right? Wrong. As I said, "racial reconciliation" is exposed as an impossible chimaera when we admit the importance of racial prestige.
First of all, affronts to racial prestige do not have to come from "racism" or any other kind of foul play. The disparities in IQ between races are bound to generate disparate outcomes by themselves, and yet these disparities remain no less humiliating than if they had been generated by formal subjugation. It is difficult to understand how conservatives like Richard Herrnstein and Charles Murray can present reams of evidence establishing the IQ gap, and then blithely assume that this should somehow put an end to the ferocious demands for "redress" from blacks, simply by establishing that their low place in white society does not result from racial discrimination. If a 900-page book packed with citations and evidence says that blacks aren't really suited to gaining wealth and status through the channels established by whites, then why should they not resort to the time-honoured expedient of tribal raiding - which is how young black men in Africa get wealth and status anyway? In fact, if Americans insist against all sense on pursuing racial integration, they would probably do better to allow blacks to openly frame their redistributive demands as raids for loot and glory, rather than forcing them to adopt the low-status minstrel dance of "oppression" in order to gain economic tribute from whites.
This brings us to a second point, which really ought to be hammered into white progressives: in prestige terms, benevolence is just as humiliating as subjugation, and perhaps even more so because one literally has to smile and take it. This is why there is so much anxiety in black circles over "white saviours" getting above themselves, and so much talk and effort aimed at imposing ritual status checks upon them so as to keep them in the subordinate position of "allies".
To repeat, prestige motives cannot be crudely equated with economic ones. A previously impoverished man might be satisfied upon receiving enough to live on; but when you are suffering from an open, bleeding prestige wound, you do not salve it by going into remedial classes and being painstakingly dragged up to the same status level as everyone else. More likely, you develop a prickly and defensive posture of "insecure high self-esteem" (very much in evidence among American blacks) and then seek to confirm it by turning the tables on those above you - whether through the Knockout Game among dumb ghetto thugs, or the ritual humiliations seen in the Evergreen State College footage among (mis)educated black-bourgeois brats. Ultimately, the only way for blacks to salve their prestige wounds is to mete out to whites the sort of vengeful treatment seen in countries like Zimbabwe - which, in yet another illustration of the importance of prestige motives, purged its white farmers and bullied foreigners in clear violation of economic self-interest.
|What it would take to salve black prestige.
Just as we have conceded that the "horror of colonialism" makes far more sense in prestige terms than in economic terms, so we must also concede the same for "white privilege". The fabled Imaginary Knapsack does not contain any objective material benefits for whites, but it does contain a respectable stock of subjective white prestige inherited from five hundred years of white dominance in the world, and fifty years of soporific MLK-style lecturing have not exactly diminished it.
As this article explains, those still holding the largest stock of white prestige in the modern day are white progressives, who complain about "white supremacy" day and night and yet are utterly steeped in it. These people have inherited from history the assumption of white supremacy, but have rejected the history of the dangers and difficulties encountered in the making of it; therefore, their attitude is very similar to that of a spoiled heiress squandering her dead father's wealth in the belief that her position is unassailable. As these people are almost entirely focused on status competition against lower-class whites, and are generally well-off enough to avoid prolonged exposure to the angry non-white house pets whom they keep in order to set on these whites, they can afford to make ritualised and intermittent gestures of submission to non-whites that do not diminish their arrogant sense of themselves. Moreover, progressives increasingly identify not with the nations of the West (which are in decline), but with the globalist power structure (which is advancing despite recent setbacks), which means that their prestige is not going anywhere for the time being.
Among more-or-less ordinary, middle-class and conservative whites who identify with their nations, however, white prestige has worked as an incapacitating force. Like a "constitutional monarch" gradually being reduced to a rubber-stamp, most whites are resigned to the slow draining away of their actual power, and feel that they can retain a sense of control and a position buttressed by goodwill if they smile and sign off on non-white demands. (Resisting these, on the other hand, might lead to lost battles exposing the hollowness of their prestige, and a formalisation of the low prestige warranted by their diminished power.) That is why many normie whites, faced with screeds about Western decline from tactless Deplorables like ourselves, just want us to shut up and go away.
Thing is, though, this hollowing-out of white prestige cannot go on forever. Keep signalling, in response to prestige-driven minority demands, that whites aren't in charge anymore - for instance, by electing black Presidents - and most whites will start to feel ridiculous in holding onto a paper illusion of prestige that everyone else knows no longer exists. Ergo, they - or at least those among them who have felt this loss of prestige - will stop thinking of themselves as world-omnipotent saviours who are too good for self-defence, and start acting like every other group, which includes strengthening collective prestige through ethnic chauvinism and perceiving threats to this prestige from outsiders' demands. The election of President Trump was not a repudiation of the progressive campaign to stamp out "white supremacy"; it was the crowning testament to its success.
These are promising times for those of us who, for over fifty years, have drunk the bitter dregs of our own people's delusion and folly. Driven by their own prestige demands, and thus incapable of adopting a prudent tolerance for the saviour-fantasies of whites, the blacks and other minorities go on hacking away at the white man's pedestal in the imperial centre of the Western world. Knock out that pedestal for good, however, and it will be the white progressive saviour who falls to the ground, for it is he alone who is defined by white supremacy at the very core of his being. All that we in the Alt-Right need do is patiently stand behind the progressive and place a noose around his neck.
As for those still inclined to cling to the mirage of "racial reconciliation", it it high time you shook yourselves from your daydreams and chose a real solution. Option one: roll over and allow the affronted and vengeful non-whites to visit upon you everything that was once visited upon them in history, as well as whatever else the historians of flying pyramids care to dream up. Option two: somehow restore, against all the ideological momentum of the past five hundred years, the sort of Indian-style multiracial caste system praised by Alain Daniélou, in which everyone has his place and no-one would want to change caste any more than you or I would want to usurp the throne of the United Kingdom. Option three: draw up an appropriate division of territory and file for racial divorce. Failure to choose within the time limit will, of course, lead to the auto-selection of option one - for you if not for us.

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Activity at Dulaney Plaza Today – If you happened to be passing by and saw officers from our hazardous devices team across from the mall, there was no threat to the community. A gentleman was in possession of World War II antique. He took the antique to be examined at a local auction company and was advised that the item he had may be some type of military ordnance. He drove to Dulaney Plaza and called us. Our team determined that it was not an ordnance, but a piece to a World War II era gas mask.
Robbery in the 7900 block of Knollwood Road on 3/11 – The victim was confronted by a suspect armed with a knife just before 11 PM. The suspect demanded the victim's money and his phone and then fled the area towards Garden Road. The suspect was described as a male, 22-24 years old, 5-9, 150lbs, black-hooded sweatshirt and black skinny jeans.
Joppa Road Robberies from 3/10 – An arrest was made in the two commercial robberies in the 1600 block of East Joppa Road (Beav's Smoke Shop and Lake Shore Learning Center). The suspect was arrested by Towson officers near the Dunkin Donuts after discarding some of the clothing he was wearing during the robberies. He later confessed to robbery detectives regarding his involvement in both cases.
Royal Farm Robbery at 7204 York Road – Our case on 3/10 is not related to the case that ended in the shooting in Woodlawn.
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There's no denying that Rogue One is fantastic and now that we've seen the movie and all of its glorious spectacles, it's time to have a discussion. No movie is perfect and while #RogueOne is close, there's still certain aspects that hinders its success.
Many fans, myself included, felt a nostalgic and mesmerizing sensation after watching Rogue One, but if some key aspects were to be changed then Rogue One could easily be the best movie in the #StarWars franchise.
See Also:
- Did 'Rogue One' Reveal Jyn Erso To Be Force Sensitive? The Truth Is In The Kyber Crystals
- Anakin Skywalker's Return In 'Rogue One' Proves Why We Don't Need A Solo Darth Vader Film
- The CGI Grand Moff Tarkin in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Raises Some Ethical & Moral Questions
1. The Ending: At Least One Rebel Should've Survived Scarif
While this aspect is one of the most celebrated of the movie, as it perfectly visualizes the catastrophes of war, at least one of the main heroes should've survived. Why make us love and connect with a character, only to have them killed off at the end?
These characters don't appear in the original trilogy, but that alone shouldn't place these newly beloved heroes on the chopping block. Especially a character like Chirrut Îmwe (#DonnieYen) or the protagonist of the story, Jyn Erso (#FelicityJones).
If one of those characters had survived we could have then seen them in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode 8 and 9.
2. Introduce More Star Wars Canon Characters
The induction of Saw Guerrera was a win for many fans of the television show #Rebels as it firmly connected the movies with the show (#Marvel, take some notes). While Guerrera was a great addition to the movie, at least one more character from the #TV show should've made an appearance.
Hera Syndulla was briefly mentioned in Rogue One, but I'm not the only one who desperately wants to see Ahsoka Tano make her big screen debut.
3. Saw Guerrera's Senseless Death
Speaking of Saw Guerrera, why did he suddenly lose the will to fight when Jedha was hit by the Death Star?
Since Ponda Baba and Cornelius Evazan clearly survived the destruction, the same should've applied to Guerrera. He could have aided the rebels during the battle at Scarif, adding more sweet action to the movie.
4. Darth Vader's Suit Needs An Update
#DarthVader had one of the best scenes in Star Wars history, but his suit and helmet don't share the same praise.
His design in Rogue One differed heavily from its last appearance in Episode III and his helmet on certain angles looked more like a Halloween mask than an actual helmet.
Yes, his scenes were absolutely fantastic, but his design could've been better.
5. Character Development
Characters like Riz Ahmed's Imperial pilot Bodhi were quickly introduced and just as quickly killed. It would've been great if his background was explored to further understand the character. The same can be applied to every other character that is not Jyn Erso.
While it's understandable that not every character's story can be fit into a 2-hour film, it hurts the movie overall when those characters are central to the story and then are instantaneously killed.
6. Where Are The Death Troopers?
We simply need more of these badass Imperial soldiers!
They were key aspects in the beginning of the movie during the Erso's home scene, but their appearance was limited throughout the film.
7. More Time For Michael Giacchino To Compose
The music for Rogue One, as for all Star Wars movies, was phenomenal!
It's incredible how Michael Giacchino was able to create such beautiful scores in such little time. He only had four weeks to score the movie, so imagine if he had had four months?
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is one of 2016's best movies and I personally loved it. While I enjoyed it immensely, the movie wasn't perfect and there were small aspects that could've been improved to make it even better. (Check out the above video to watch several scenes that were in the trailers, but didn't make it into the film.)
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WILKES-BARRE — The state Department of Labor and Industry said Monday its certified inspectors examine the safety devices that prevent elevator doors from swinging in and out at the bottom — a malfunction that occurred at the Luzerne County prison last week before an inmate and correctional officer fell down the elevator shaft to their death.
An expert has questioned if these devices — called "gibs" — failed at the prison because they were worn down or improperly maintained.
If the forensic elevator expert — Stephen Carr, of California — is correct in his hunch, the pressure will be on the state to explain why the problem was not detected in its inspection.
The department did not release its inspection report of the county prison elevator, saying it is not a public record. At least two county officials familiar with the report said the state had indicated the gibs passed inspection.
Gibs keep the bottoms of elevator doors in their tracks, said Carr, who has handled at least four cases involving people who crashed through elevator doors due to problems with gibs.
The state's elevator code required the prison elevator door to be constructed and maintained to withstand a force of 250 pounds, according to the state.
To elaborate, the door should not move, break or be permanently deformed if a constant force of 250 pounds is applied at a right angle around its center, the code says.
More details would be needed to determine if the force exceeded that requirement on July 18, experts say.
John W. Koshak, owner of Elevator Safety Solutions Inc. in Tennessee, declined to speculate on the Luzerne County case but agreed to explain the complexity of calculating force — a subject he has extensively researched, documented and highlighted in training sessions.
In simple terms, force is weight (mass) multiplied by acceleration (velocity) against an object, he said.
Inmate Timothy Darnell Gilliam Jr., fell backwards into the elevator door as he pulled corrections officer Kristopher D. Moules with him, according to the criminal investigation.
Gilliam weighed 220 pounds, according to an April court record, while Moules weighed around 195 pounds based on an online college athletic biography.
The unknowns: Whether the full weight of both men hit the elevator with equal force and the speed in which they advanced toward the door, Koshak said.
Koshak has been pushing for more awareness on the importance of properly inspecting and maintaining gibs.
"All of us have to be vigilant. If it doesn't look right, write them up and replace them," he said.
County Manager C. David Pedri said "something happened" that caused the door to open, and the county has retained an expert to identify the problem. He promised to publicly release the expert's findings and implement any recommended corrective actions, but said he is not speculating on the cause of the malfunction until the report is released.
The state Department of Labor and Industry conducted an inspection of the elevator in April and found only a minor "housekeeping" deficiency that was corrected by staff, Pedri has said.
The criminal investigation concluded the fifth-floor elevator door at the county prison on Water Street immediately gave way at the base when Gilliam, 27, pulled Moules, 25, backwards and hit the door.
Investigators concluded the door swung out into the elevator shaft as if hinged at the top, even though the elevator is designed with a single door that is only supposed to slide laterally. The two disappeared into the shaft, with Gilliam still pulling Moules, and the door swung immediately closed behind them.
The men fell 59 feet and 1 inch from the fifth floor to the top of the elevator car, which was stationary on the ground floor, and both died of multiple traumatic injuries, officials said.


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Building 1 mile of light rail costs from $25 million to more than $100 million, depending on whether it's built above, at or below ground level. That means constructing a 10-mile light rail system from, say, McCarran International Airport to North Las Vegas City Hall would cost from $250 million to more than $1 billion. That doesn't include the cost of a transit center at McCarran to connect the system to the airport or the construction of transit centers or hubs along the line.
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada proposes a more extensive line wrapping around McCarran to the Bonneville Transit Center in downtown Las Vegas. Transportation officials say building that system could cost $600 million to $5.7 billion, depending on whether the system travels above, at or below ground level.
The cost of free transit
While some people argue that mass transit in Las Vegas would be a public service and therefore should be free, the RTC isn't considering free light rail because fares could provide important funding for the project, both to back revenue bonds and to entice a private company to invest in the system.
That said, if there were a way to build light rail and provide free rides, Quigley would be open to hear it.
"If the community supported free transit and we could find a funding mechanism for it, we certainly could see exploring that conversation," Quigley said.
Denver, Colo., and Trenton, N.J., experimented with fare-free transit in the late 1970s, as did Austin, Texas, in 1989, and all were considered unsuccessful. Fare-free systems, however, have succeeded for smaller transit systems in Commerce, Calif., and Amherst, Mass.
Because free mass transit hasn't been attempted many places, it's difficult to know how much making a Las Vegas system free would cost. Fares typically pay for all or some of the costs of operation and maintenance.
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RTC officials also propose running a bus rapid transit or a light rail line down Maryland Parkway from downtown to the airport. That project doesn't have a cost estimate yet, but a light rail route would need to be at least six miles long to span the parkway, which means it would cost roughly $150 million to more than $600 million just to lay the rail.
Expanding the Bonneville Transit Center is expected to cost $5 million to $11 million, and a light rail extension to Cashman Center would cost $128 million to $200 million. Building a new transit center at McCarran to link the light rail system to the airport is expected to cost $300 million to $360 million.
The plan likely would require a patchwork of funding approaches, cobbled together from a number of local, state and federal sources.
Here's a look at some of the possibilities.
Option 1: Room tax
• What is it? Since the late 1950s, visitors to Las Vegas have been charged a tax on top of the cost of their hotel rooms. Although initially intended to pay for efforts to boost tourism, a decreasing percentage of the money has been reinvested in tourism, from almost 100 percent to about 35 percent. Portions of the money, for instance, now pay for education. One percent goes toward transportation projects.
• How much is it? It used to be 5 percent for resorts; today, it's 12 percent on the Strip and 13 percent downtown.
• Who pays it? Anyone staying in a hotel room in the state. The amount varies by jurisdiction, with the bulk coming from Southern Nevada.
• How much money does it generate? In fiscal year 2014, Southern Nevada brought in $565 million in room tax. Of that, $179 million went to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, $139 million to the State Distributive School Account and $78 million to the Clark County School District.
• How could it benefit light rail? The 1 percent of room tax that goes to transportation projects could be used to pay for a light rail system. But RTC officials aren't considering that for now. "It's certainly a potential funding source, it's just not one we're talking about actively right now," General Manager Tina Quigley said.
• Can it be increased? Yes, but it would need approval by two-thirds of the Nevada Legislature. State lawmakers also could choose to change the laws that specify where money generated by the tax goes.
• How much more could it generate? It's too soon to say. But based on the $565 million generated in 2014, a 1 percent increase would net about $47 million and a 2 percent increase about $94 million.
Option 2: Passenger fees
• What is it? Every time someone boards an airplane in Las Vegas, he or she pays a small fee that goes to McCarran International Airport. The passenger facility charge, managed by the federal government, is collected by airports to fund large-scale infrastructure projects.
• How much is it? The maximum airports are allowed to charge by law is $4.50 per segment. McCarran charges $4.50.
• Who pays it? Air travelers. Airlines collect the fee when people book their airplane tickets, then pass the money along to airports.
• How much money does it generate? Nationally, the fee brings in about $3 billion each year, which airports use to finance infrastructure projects. McCarran generated almost $84 million in passenger fees during the last fiscal year.
• How could it benefit light rail? Revenue generated by the passenger fee charge can be used to finance special projects at the airport such as a new terminal or transit center at to connect the airport to a light rail system. Streamlining travel between McCarran and the Strip could make Las Vegas more competitive with other tourist destinations that already have or are building transit systems that connect to their airports. The passenger facility charge, however, couldn't be used to fund the light rail system itself, and the money McCarran collects is allotted toward other projects. Orlando, one of Las Vegas's biggest competitors for conventions, plans to build a maglev route between its main convention center and airport.
• Can it be increased? Increasing the fee would require congressional approval. The fee hasn't increased in 15 years.
• How much more could it generate? In 2015, airports urged Congress to raise the fee to $8.50 per segment as part of its reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration funding bill. The measure failed.
Option 3: Federal funding
Money from a number of federal grants could be applied toward building light rail. Funding for the grant programs are authorized by Congress in the federal budget. Agencies that administer transportation grants:
• Federal Highway Administration
• Federal Transit Administration
• U.S. Department of Transportation
• Federal Railroad Administration
• Department of the Treasury
Option 4: BLM land sales
Southern Nevada is unusual in that much of our land is owned by the federal government. Under the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act, money from the sale of certain public lands designated under the act can be applied toward preservation efforts, capital improvements and conservation initiatives — and potentially building a light rail system in Las Vegas.
• What is it? It is land owned by the federal government and overseen by the Bureau of Land Management. In Southern Nevada, the bureau oversees 3.1 million acres of federal land. It is used in a number of ways but generally is open, empty space. One of the reasons land remains under BLM control is to stop urban sprawl.
• How can it be sold? In 1998, Congress enacted the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act to provide the federal government an organized way to sell land in Southern Nevada. Parcels of land to be sold are selected by local governments and the Bureau of Land Management. The sales take place fairly regularly.
• How could it benefit light rail? The Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act outlines a number of projects it can fund, including capital improvements, conservation initiatives and the creation of parks, trails and natural areas. Rob Lang, director of Brookings Mountain West, believes there's a strong case to be made that light rail would contribute to conservation by reducing urban sprawl. Therefore, revenue generated by selling public land at the edge of town could, in turn, fund a system that encourages density. Lang said a light rail system could persuade fewer people to live on the periphery of the valley and thereby fulfill the mission of land conservation and increased residential density.
• How much money could be generated? It's not clear, but Lang estimated anywhere from a couple hundred million to a billion dollars. The amount would depend on how much land the BLM would be willing to sell and whether officials would allocate the money to a light rail project.
Other local funding options
• Tax increment financing and special assessment districts. Taxes and fees can be applied to a group of properties to fund transit construction or other improvements within a specific area.
• Public-private partnership. Public agencies can form partnerships with private entities to construct, manage or operate projects such as a light rail system. In exchange for an upfront investment, the private entity typically receives a portion of fare revenue.
• Farebox revenue. Money generated from charging fares to public transit riders can be used as collateral for revenue bonds. That type of financing was used to pay for the Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Francisco, the Metropolitan Transit Authority in Los Angeles and the Regional Transit Authority in Chicago.


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Before Manchester United rush ahead and appoint their new manager, there are lessons to be learned from the David Moyes appointment and a criteria to get in check first. At this particular time, Louis Van Gaal looks to be the next in line for the United throne, but whether he is actually the right man for the job or just the only man available must be clarified first.
Since Moyes' sacking from United, the aftermath has suggested that fans, and even some senior players, felt as though the "United way" had been forgotten since last season; or, even worse, it was being swept aside under the new regime. That isn't exactly Moyes' fault, as he has his own philosophy and way of playing, and if that does not suit the club, then they should not have appointed him.
That is one critical lesson the United board must now learn: if it has to be the "United way", then appoint a manager who shares that vision and can carry it forward. Can Van Gaal do that? He won't change to suit United and their wishes, that is for sure. He'll do it his way, take it or leave it.
But the Dutchman does coach his teams to attack, which would suit United. However, it is slightly more of a possession-based attack built from the back, and less of a direct and tempo-driven attack as United fans have become accustomed to under Sir Alex Ferguson over the years. United fans like to be involved in the game and encouraged to shout by their team who attack in a direct with a high tempo. United overwhelm teams, not calmly and cerebrally out-pass them.
One man who does understand exactly what the United fans want and the way the team has played for many years now is current interim manager Ryan Giggs. Giggs is entrenched in everything that United represents and understands every philosophy, mentality and style of play any United fan could ever dream of. The one thing that Giggs does lack, though, is managerial experience and that could be the sole obstacle for the Welshman.
Moyes lacked experience at such a huge club before he arrived, and that seems to be one of the bigger concerns as United look for a new boss — something Van Gaal brings in droves. But if United do decide against Van Gaal for any other reason, then they should seriously consider giving the job to Giggs. He has huge experience at United, if not as a manager in his own right.
Outside of Van Gaal, there are pretty much only unproven managers who have tons of potential, but no experience at one of the biggest clubs in the world. Men like Roberto Martinez, Frank De Boer and Mauricio Pochettino are potential candidates, while other more experienced names are currently unavailable in the market.
To go in that direction, United should just hand the reins to Giggs instead.
They already gave a talented manager with success at a smaller club than United the chance with Moyes, and a different direction should now be taken this time around. Van Gaal still looks the clear favourite to get the job, but if United decide against that, or want a man who knows exactly what the "United way" is all about, then they should look no further than Giggs.
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You might not have known that "aerobics" is a competitive sport, or what exactly happens at the "World Aerobics Championships," but you will know exactly what it means after watching this somewhat long video: really cheerful men jumping around in spandex to Madonna. Did I mention they are gay? Yes, very gay.
But don't think that nothing good comes from this sport, as it has created one of the most ripped male bodies I have ever seen: that of World Aerobics Champion Nick Beyeler. See his naked photos here [NSFW].
(Thanks to Kristen for the tip!)
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wow that was so long ago! aerobics has changed a whole lot from then, i compete in the sport and it is the best sport eva! of course ur gunna get gay ppl but in what sport dont you?
Oh my God,stumbled on this webpage by accident..I'm the guy in the red leotard at the beginning of this film and like me..most of the guys you see are straight!!..honest!!
"The Gayest sport in the world but still sexy".
I have a problem with the word "but" there. It implies that gay is NOT usually sexy.
And that's wrong.
I also hate it when gay is automatically associated with anything camp or lame.
Since this footage is from 1990 it would be interesting to see what these guys look like 17 years later.
If you have kids and have been forced to watch "Lazytown" on Nick, Jr., Sportacus (the main character) aka Magnus Scheving, the show's creator, has been like the World King of Aerobics a bajillion times…he's kinda hot though. Maybe it's the jaunty blue outfit!!
Every goofy, skinny, queer, 12 year old boy who is hiding in his room crying about how the bullies picked on him today, and called him a silly faggot,,should see this video, and, know that there is hope, and, that he can be a Champion, too!
Very Gay. But yet VERY flexible. As much as I can talk shit, I sure as hell am not that athletic.


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MIND is home to highly specialized and dedicated neurologists, neuro-radiologists, nurse practitioners, certified technicians, highly trained nursing staff and associated patient care support staff, all working together to address the many needs—medical, physical, emotional and lifestyle—of our patients.
With state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge resources onsite, we've created a one-stop shop for the diagnosis, treatment and management of adult and pediatric neurological disorders. We are also active educators and researchers, keeping us on the forefront of the newest practices in neurology.
MIND provides individualized, all-in-one care to our patients, from diagnostic tests to services that treat conditions or help manage and improve symptoms, to assisting with emotional and lifestyle needs. A sampling of our services are described below.
Concussion Clinic
Americans suffer nearly 1.7 million concussions per year, many of which include student athletes. Any trauma to the head, even a minor head injury that may seem trivial, may result in a concussive injury. In June 2013, Michigan passed legislation that requires any athlete suspected of having a concussion be immediately removed from participation in athletic activity until they receive written clearance from an appropriate health professional.
Symptoms of a concussion may be subtle, which can prolong and complicate the diagnosis. The severity and longevity of post concussive symptoms can negatively affect the student's academic performance and school attendance. Concussions can cause a myriad of cognitive, physical and behavioral impairments including:
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At MIND, we recognize the growing need in our community for prompt concussion management. Our goal is to evaluate any patient suspected of having a concussion on an urgent basis, within 72 hours after the injury. During an evaluation, we will be able to determine the extent of injury, construct an individualized treatment plan and educate our young patients and their families to assist in expediting recovery. Based on the child's evaluation, we will determine if additional studies, such as an MRI of the brain, are needed. We aim to assure the patient is back to "normal" before returning to play to prevent future complications.
Our concussion management specialists are credentialed ImPACT Consultants (CIC) who utilize an advanced computer-based evaluation system to assess the neurocognitive function of an athlete. We have been working with local schools and sports organizations to establish baseline testing for student athletes prior to starting the season. Once the baseline function of an athlete in known, deficits in cognitive function can be easily identified should the player suffer a head injury. Even without knowing the baseline function of an athlete, testing may still be beneficial to identify cognitive deficits and monitor for improvement.
Electrodiagnostic Services
Electrodiagnosis means the use of electronic devices for diagnostic purposes. The nature of the disease is determined through the observation of changes in electrical activity. MIND's highly trained physicians are pleased to provide the following types of electrodiagnostic services:
Electroencephalography (EEG)
The EEG is a painless, non-invasive way of observing human brain activity. The procedure entails attaching small, flat metal discs (electrodes) to the scalp to detect electrical activity in the brain. The electrodes send these signals to a machine that converts them into patterns. An EEG is one of the main diagnostic tests for epilepsy.
Electromyography (EMG)
The EMG is a procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerves cells that control them (motor neurons). Motor neurons transmit electrical signals that cause muscles to contract. An EMG translates these signals into graphs, sounds or numerical values that are then interpreted by a specialist. The procedure is used to reveal nerve and muscle dysfunction.
Evoked Potentials
Evoked potentials studies measure electrical activity in the brain in response to stimulation of sight, sound or touch. Electrical signals evoked by this stimulation travel along the nerves and through the spinal cord to specific regions of the brain. They are picked up by electrodes, amplified and displayed for interpretation. There are three major types of evoke potential studies:
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
For a BAER test, electrodes are placed on the scalp and earlobes. Auditory stimuli, such as clicking noises and tones, are delivered to one ear. The BAER test can diagnose hearing ability and can indicate the presence of brain stem tumors and Multiple Sclerosis.
Visual Evoked Response (VER)
During a VER test, electrodes are placed along the scalp. The patient is asked to watch a checkerboard pattern flash for several minutes on a screen, while the electrical responses in the brain are recorded. The VER test can diagnose problems with the optic nerves that affect sight.
Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SSEP)
For the SSEP test, electrodes are attached to the wrist, the back of the knee or other areas. A mild electrical stimulus is applied through the electrodes. Electrodes on the scalp determine the amount of time it takes for the current to travel along the nerves to the brain. This test can detect problems with the spinal cord as well as address extreme numbness and weakness.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is the most advanced imaging technology available. It allows your doctor to see inside the body without x-rays or surgery. MRI uses harmless magnetic and radio frequency waves to examine muscles, fat and internal organs. It produces clear and extremely detailed pictures, or images, that allow your doctor to make a more accurate diagnosis.
MIND is home to two open bore MRI machines: a 1.5 Tesla MRI and a 3.0 Tesla MRI, which both accommodate larger patients or those who are uncomfortable or uneasy in smaller spaces. Both machines are of the latest technology and are operated by highly skilled technicians.
MDA/ALS Clinic
Since 1992, MIND has been home to the Detroit area's Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic. The clinic is one of the largest of its kind in the country, offering a broad range of services onsite and providing care to over 1,500 patients with Muscular Dystrophy and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Every week, patients from all over Michigan and nearby states visit the clinic to see physicians, physical therapists and occupational therapists. With the assistance of clinical directors and coordinators from the MDA, the clinic offers unparalleled expertise and the newest research in treatment options.
The MDA/ALS Clinic at MIND offers:
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- Physical therapy evaluations
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- Referrals for both equipment and services
- A special ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) clinic that includes a professionally staffed support group for families of patients with ALS
- Opportunity to participate as guests on the MDA Labor Day Telethon hosted by MDA President Jerry Lewis
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Movement Disorders
Botox is injected under the skin or into the muscle using small needles. These injections are used as treatment in a variety of disorders that result in abnormal postures or movements. Botox reduces excessive muscle activity and/or spasm and pain. The injections weaken muscle activity enough to reduce a spasm but not enough to cause paralysis.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes within certain areas of the brain. These electrodes produce electrical impulses that regulate abnormal impulses. The amount of stimulation in this treatment is controlled by a pacemaker-like device placed under the skin of the upper chest. A wire under the skin connects the device to the electrodes in the brain. Deep brain stimulation is used to treat essential tremor, Parkinson's disease and dystonia. Deep brain stimulation is also being studied as an experimental treatment for epilepsy, cluster headaches, Tourette syndrome, chronic pain and major depression.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
An OCT is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. With OCT, each of the retina's layers can be seen, allowing a specialist to map and measure their thickness. This helps with early detection, diagnosis and treatment guidance of retinal conditions.
Pain Management
Epidural Injection
An epidural injection is the delivery of powerful anti-inflammatory medicine directly into the space outside of the sac of fluid around the spinal cord. The injection can help relieve back pain by reducing inflammation. Although this outpatient procedure won't stop all pain, it typically breaks the pain cycle, helping to boost recovery speed. The amount of medication and its effectiveness varies from person to person.
MIND is pleased to offer patients access to research studies in several neurological diseases. As part of our commitment to education and innovative treatment, a research study or clinical trial may be offered to patients who qualify.
To learn about Multiple Sclerosis studies, please contact the MS Center at (248) 553-0010.
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The Garmin FR620 is Garmin's top of the range GPS running watch. The wrist worn device makes use of an internal accelerometer in the watch combined with an all new HRM-Run (heart rate) strap to offer not just GPS tracking but also a full range of clever running metrics to better understand your personal running style and capabilities.
Added to the already tried and tested ANT+ wireless technology, the FR620 becomes Garmin's first running watch to integrate both WiFi and Bluetooth Smart to communicate with both your smartphone and home WiFi network for seamless wireless data transfer. Garmin have also included the 'live track' feature that you may already have seen in the Garmin Edge 810.
As an additional bonus this device is fully waterproof to 50m.
Garmin FR620 Review – Opening the Box
Like most Garmin devices, the box is compact with a feeling of quality. The watch is well displayed with the accessories tucked away behind. This is the Black/Blue version. There is also an option in White/Orange.
Not as many accessories as previous running devices. The most noticeable omission is the ANT+ USB stick, which is no longer required due to the introduction of WiFi and Bluetooth.
The USB charger is also slimmed down connecting neatly with the back of the device with the assistance of a magnetic coupling.
Although it looks like a standard heart rate strap, this little device sets the FR620 apart from not only its predecessors but also most other running devices currently on sale. As well as keeping track of your beats per minute (BPM) the strap also becomes the foundation of the all new Running Metrics.
Size and Comfort
I didn't own the previous FR610 so I can't compare it to the older model. As you can see though, it retains the profile of a standard watch. In fact, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was exactly that. It's comfortable enough to be worn all day.
Initial Setup
There are a few things you'll want to get sorted before you go for your first run.
The Garmin Express Fit software can be downloaded direct to your home computer from the Garmin Connect site. Here's a little walk through of the setup you might expect to see if you are using a Mac.
The installation will identify both your device and your home network in a few simple steps to get you ready for WiFi transfer. The windows version also includes a setup wizard to guide you through.
This process will also help register your device with Garmin and prompt you to set up your Garmin Connect account (should you not already have one). With these steps complete you're all set up to head out for a run and transfer wirelessly on your return (see below).
Running Features
Once you've performed the initial setup on the FR620 you're ready to start your first run. If you want to benefit from the full suite of Running Dynamics you'll need to ensure you wear the HRM-Run and then acquire a good satellite fix before you press the start button.
Once in run mode you should see a small satellite symbol at the top left of the display. This indicates that the satellite is fixed and you are ready to run. To start, just hit the top right 'start' button and you'll hear a brief tone accompanied with a green triangle on the display. By pressing the same button again to pause or finish the workout you will have the option of either saving or discarding the activity. Don't panic – if you see this screen and want to continue, just a short tap of that same button will allow you to continue and then save again later.
The top right button can be used to turn on the backlight with the bottom left button acting as a lap button during your run.
In addition to the fixed side buttons you can also access additional functionality, by touching the watch's bezel via the 'back arrow' or the 'menu' (three horizontal lines) on the opposite side. You should also find that a simple touch of the middle of the display will allow you to scroll between the various data screens.
By running through the screens you'll have access to a massive array of metrics in real-time. The factory setting will offer pace and timing fields by default, but you can choose to edit up to 4 individual screens to tailor all the data you want during your workouts.
On my front screen I have chosen; Pace, Lap Pace, Heart Rate and Lap Distance.
You can also set up the screens to show 1, 2, 3 or 4 data fields. Below is my second screen. I have only set up one screen with all 4 data fields as I've found that the font size is just on the limit of useable visibility whilst out on a run.
Creating your screens and selecting your data fields can done by accessing the menu and selecting Settings > Activity Settings > Data Screens.
You can also use the Settings to adjust whether you wish to receive alerts based upon either dropping below or exceeding a target setting. As an example, I have set mine to alert me should I drop below a minimum pace per kilometre. Alerts can also be applied to heart rate, time, distance cadence and calories. These are settings you will want to experiment with as I have found that adding too many alerts can lead to your whole run being dominated by alerts rather than actual sight of the data fields you have selected. I have also opted to disable the vibration alerts as for me these proved a distraction.
The auto-lap setting can be applied to give you an alert at your specified interval. When I'm not racing I have set mine to a 1km auto lap to enable me to compare splits as I progress and also to analyse each kilometre afterwards in Garmin Connect.
This can be disabled or you can log your own laps manually by pressing the bottom right 'lap' button at any time during your run.
Turning back to my main screen I have 'lap pace' & 'lap distance' as a permanent data fields to assist on race day. When racing I'll disable the auto-lap meaning that 'lap pace' will act as an average pace indicator and 'lap distance' a total distance (as I am only running one long lap) meaning that, if necessary, I can run the full race distance without having to touch the watch. This also allows me to train and race with the same familiar displays.
There is a wealth of configuration available to personalise the device to your perfect running partner. With a little trial and error I have mine set up to provide the main metrics I need on the first three screens with the fourth showing the 'virtual partner'
Virtual Partner
You can program the virtual partner to a set pace you want to achieve (or attempt to achieve) throughout the duration of your run, e.g. 00:4:30 per km. The device will then alert you in real-time how well you are keeping to the pace via the graphic of a runner either ahead or behind the mid-point of the display. Above that graphic you also be informed of the 'time ahead' or the 'time behind' with the average pace displayed further down.
The feature is extremely useful if you know the pace you want to maintain to achieve a desired finish time. Provided you can stay ahead, it can be extremely motivating to see that you are on target.
Ending the Run
Once done you can complete your run by pressing the top left button and saving the workout. At this point you will be informed of any new records you have achieved (i.e PBs) including fastest times or furthest distances.
You will also be given a summary of the workout as follows.
A nifty little feature is that with WiFi enabled the device will automatically attempt to transfer the your data to your network very shortly after completing a run. The device will assume that you are finishing at home and two arrows will appear at the top of the screen indicating a transfer attempt. Provided you are close to your network this will be all the effort you need to then go and view your workout in Garmin Connect. Pretty cool when all you probably want to do at this stage is either cool down and/or have a shower! The data will be there ready and waiting once you're sorted.
Running Dynamics
Whilst I'm sure that Garmin and other companies will integrate running metrics into new devices, the FR620 is currently the only running specific device to feature the new Running Dynamics (although Garmin has just integrated some of the features in the new Finix2 Multi-Sports Watch).
The major advantage with the Garmin FR620 over any other device on the market (including the Finix2) is that is that it can utilise the full range of running metrics whilst also integrating ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart simultaneously. This means that all of the new metrics can be utilised whilst also using the new live track feature (see below).
I'll run though each of the new Running Dynamics in turn:
Heart Rate
This is pretty straight forward but the new HRM-Run belt is Garmin's most advanced heart rate accessory. I have used a few different heart rate monitors previously and have noticed that this is easily the most consistent throughout my training. I have experienced very few 'spikes' or 'drop-outs'.
Within the settings area of the device you have the ability to set your own personal heart rate zones. The data is then displayed visually during your run and also in Garmin Connect in both summary and graph format.
Of course, this has always been possible with previous Garmin devices with the assistance of the Garmin 'Foot Pod' (see below). The difference with the FR620 is that cadence is now detected directly by the device and the HRM-Run belt.
The cadence feature gives a very good understanding of your running technique plus the ability to compare your cadence with previous runs and understand how various factors (e.g. fatigue, gradient) may affect your steps per minute. The data takes both feet into account, so you will see a figure of anywhere between 160 to 190 steps per minute. According to Garmin the optimum is 185 spm and above.
Vertical Oscillation
I never even considered this as part of my running until now, but it is interesting from the perspective of how much of your stride is wasted by unnecessary 'air time' as opposed to moving forward. According to Garmin the optimum is <208 milliseconds (see table below).
Basically the HRM-Run belt will measure the distance traveled vertically at the point of the chest strap. You can see from my graph that the data stays relatively consistent.
Where there are spikes these are usually explained by hopping up a kerb on crossing the road.
Ground Contact time
This is a metric I have found very useful and one which could improve your running plus reduce the risk of injury. Essentially you want fast efficient feet moving seamlessly from stride to stride. This metric pinpoints how long each foot strike maintains contact with the ground (measured in milliseconds). This metric goes hand in hand with cadence and you'll be aiming for the lowest possible ground contact time, which will inevitably increase your cadence.
What's really interesting here is how different the analysis can be once you try the same metric on a running track. Both runs here were off a similar distance and pace (fast 5km) but with entirely different surfaces. As you can see (for me at least) ground contact time is significantly shorter when I'm running on the track.
Running Dynamics in Real-Time
Whilst the above screen shots show the data in Garmin Connect you can also set your data fields to display any of the new Running Dynamics in real-time whilst out on a run.
Alternatively, you can view them concurrently in the a single screen which uses the above graphic. I found this pretty useful as 'at a glance' tool.
VO2Max/Race Predictor
These features and the recovery advisor are again unique to the Garmin FR620.
VO2Max is defined as follows by Google:
"the maximum or optimum rate at which the heart, lungs, and muscles can effectively use oxygen during exercise, used as a way of measuring a person's individual aerobic capacity"
Up until now you couldn't really obtain an assessment of your VO2 Max without getting hooked up to some pretty sophisticated wires and a treadmill in a lab (well… not quite… there are some calculators you can find online). But anyway, in the absence of lab tests, there is no other method of accessing your personal VO2 Max score from a wrist worn device, giving you an update after every workout.
Garmin have introduced an algorithm that uses your run data and heart rate to predict your VO2Max. Here's mine.
If a new VO2 Max score is detected it will displayed on the watch at the end of a run. It can also be found by accessing, Menu > VO2 Max >
It is also displayed in your Garmin Connect account along with the trend of whether the figure has increased or decreased over time. From what I have read, the figure can be improved upon but very large differences are hard achieve. Nevertheless it's an extremely interesting idea particularly when looking at the insight it can give to both your overall fitness and potential.
That potential is also predicted by the Garmin FR620 by way of the Race Predictor. Again this can be accessed from, Menu > VO2 Max >
Here are the predictions the Garmin FR620 has made for me.
The 5k is within 20 seconds of my PB. The 10k, however, is slightly off as I've not yet dipped below 42 mins. I like to think, however, that 40 mins is within my capabilities.
As for the half and marathon distance, I have to come clean and state I have never run that far. If I'm honest though, I think those times are at best optimistic! Please feel free to comment below if you have any similar experiences.
Recovery Advisor
As you save a workout you will see a pop up with a suggested recovery time. This the amount of time that, based upon the exertion of your workout, you are advised to wait before commencing your next run.
Displayed in hours the read out will count down and can be accessed via the main menu.
Recovery Check
This feature will display a pop up during the first few minutes of your next run to inform you of your level of recovery since your last workout. So far I have only seen 'good' or 'fair'.
Both the recovery advisor and recovery check are designed to assist you with injury prevention.
The Garmin FR620 can communicate with your smartphone via Bluetooth Smart. This means that as well as having the ability to automatically sync your workouts via your WiFi Network you can also upload workouts to your phone after completion. You will need to have the Garmin Connect App installed on you phone and be logged in with your user account. You will also need to have Bluetooth switched enabled on your phone.
Next comes pairing. I have an iPhone 5s and found that instead of pairing direct within the iOS settings (where bluetooth pairing normally occurs) the pairing actually happened within the Garmin Connect App.
You can assess the relevant setting in the Garmin FR620 at Menu > Settings > Wireless > Bluetooth > Pair Mobile Device.
Once set up you are ready to upload direct via Bluetooth and also try out the new Live Track feature.
Live Track
Live track allows you to share your run workout in real-time with either specified contacts (via email invitation) or via Facebook & Twitter.
As you can see from the picture you can prepare both the phone and the device for live track and then get started. You will need to press start on the phone first then start the run on the Garmin FR620 as normal.
When you hit start on the phone an email will be sent to you invited contacts and/or a notification will be posted on your social networks.
Those viewing you will then be able to view a map that looks a bit like this.
Or on a phone, a bit like this.
Most of your data will be displayed in real-time and those viewing will be notified when the workout has ended. They will also be able to access the data again by following the same link within 24 hours of your run.
This is a pretty cool feature if you work with a coach or have followers/friends who want to track your progress, particularly on race days. On the downside, however, live track will only work if you have your phone with you through your entire run.
Whilst doing the pictures for this Garmin FR620 review I also discovered that when paired with your phone the watch will even inform you if your phone battery is low.
Garmin Connect
Garmin Connect saw a makeover in March 2014 with the arrival of the Vivofit (reviewed here). The update covered both the desktop site and the mobile app.
I'll walk you though a few screen shots here.
The graphs matching the above workout can be seen in greater detail within the section (above) detailing the Running Dynamics. The same workout can also be seen in viewed in the mobile app as follows.
Both versions will also give you a summary of your Garmin Devices and their status.
As shown above, the FR620 can perform a wireless upload to both the desktop and mobile platform of Garmin Connect via either bluetooth or WiFi. If the upload is via WiFi then the data will go straight to the desktop version and then be synced with the app. The process will be reversed with the Bluetooth upload with the information being delivered first to the app. Either way, the data will be accessible in both formats pretty quickly.
If you do have the urge to use wires you can connect the charging cable to your computer at any time where you will be given the opportunity to sync via Garmin Express.
With the in-built accelerometer having the ability to detect cadence the Garmin FR620 offers an entirely new dimension to your indoor training. Effectively, it can now keep up with the treadmill itself in determining your distance travelled and, therefore, your pace. Note, however, that the watch must first be used outdoors for a few initial workouts in order to learn your typical running movements and cadence.
So I gave it a go…
Now, bearing in mind that even a well calibrated treadmill will not necessarily provide an entirely accurate measurement of your pace and distance, it has to be borne in mind that it is impossible to compare like with like. Nevertheless, on the workout summarised here, the final readout I obtained from the treadmill at my local gym was within 800m of the summary given on the Garmin FR620. On the basis that this was a 8km 'fartlek' workout it's a pretty impressive stat that the tracking was within 10%. Actually, it could well have been less than 10% if part of the discrepancy was due to the the treadmill calibration.
This is a perfectly reasonable outcome considering the device is primarily a GPS watch designed for outdoor use which had only a few prior test runs to learn my running style.
You will also see from the data that the Garmin FR620 was able to interpret increase and decrease in pace pretty accurately. The session was a series of 4 minute medium pace / 1 minute fast pace intervals.
N.B – the drop outs here were my fault pressing the treadmill's pause button accidentally when slowing the pace!
Foot Pod
For total indoor accuracy (and outdoor when GPS signal is weak) it remains possible to pair the Garmin FR620 with an ANT+ enabled foot pod.
This is the standard Garmin version.
The settings can be found at Menu > Setting > Sensors > Foot Pod.
Paring is straight forward. A good assistant for the calibration can be seen on the Garmin Forum pages here. I used a double loop of my local 400m running track to set my calibration.
If you are a mostly outdoor runner you'll probably have no need for the foot pod at all. If you do venture indoors and want absolute accuracy then a foot pod may assist you, particularly if you don't trust the data received from your treadmill. Having said that, the calibration of the foot pod (i.e whether determined indoor or outdoor) may never give you a 100% accurate reading. I generally use my foot pod as a backup when needed.
Training Plans & Workout Creation
Back in Garmin Connect you have the option of utilising some of their predetermined training plans or creating your own tailored workouts based upon your training goals.
If you've signed up for marathon there's a specific plan you can download to the watch.
If you don't need a predetermined training plan Garmin Connect also supports the ability to use a workout creation wizard to plan a specific workout tailored to whichever steps, intervals or timings you may choose. I like this feature a lot.
Once you have selected your plan you can then synchronise with the Garmin FR620 and even specify which day the workout will be utilised. Further still the chosen workout will also prompt you with the steps to take from the watch display e.g. warm up though to cool down.
This is an extremely useful feature and is very easy to use within Garmin Connect. Add Wireless transfer to the mix and you can have your workout planned and ready without the device even leaving your wrist.
Once transferred to the Garmin FR620 workouts can be accessed by touching the 'trophy' symbol in the centre of the display.
I'm going to save this section for an update at a later stage. Back in January of this year Garmin announced that a cycling function would be added to the Garmin FR620 via a firmware update. The only information available is that the update will be released in the spring.
Update July 2014: The firmware for cycling has now been released to enable the FR620 to double up as a cycle computer. After installing the update, you will now see that an additional 'Ride' mode is available brining with it the ability to pair further sensors sensors, such as an ANT+ speed/cadence sensor. When switching to Ride mode the watch will automatically default to the tracking of speed (as opposed to pace). When uploaded to Garmin Connect the workout will also be automatically recognised as a cycling activity
Here's how mine looks on the TT bike bike. You can, of course, just keep it on your wrist.
By following the same steps as running mode (described in detail above) you customise the data screens to display your chosen metrics over 4 separate screens. Here you can see I've chosen, 'speed', 'cadence' & 'average speed' for my primary screen.
I've found the basic data capture on par with my Garmin Edge 810. That's quite an incredible feat given the size of the FR620 and that it is primarily a running device. Changes in speed are delivered as smooth as ever and cadence is recorded with fast data transfer showing real time adjustments. Of course, it's not a replacement for a dedicated cycle computer, but it does serve a useful purpose for an all in one unit.
Below are the screenshots from Garmin Connect showing the details of a training ride.
You'll see that charts are are also available for elevation, cadence & heart rate etc.
With cycling now supported and the unit being waterproof to 5om, the FR620 becomes a watch that could be worn through a full triathlon. Whilst it is not a true multisports watch, it certainly becomes a one stop device those who may combine running and cycling. This is a very welcome additional feature.
Software update
There have been a few general software updates since release. As the Garmin FR620 is WiFi enabled the update will be notified to you wirelessly and can also be completed via WiFi. The update process looks a little like this…
The Garmin FR620 builds upon Garmin's vast experience in GPS technology to produce a feature rich device to take your run analysis beyond tracking distance & heart rate. Quite literally, the FR620 has introduced a third dimension to run tracking with the introduction of the new Running Dynamics. If you want ultimate accuracy via GPS and heart rate with the added features of automatic cadence and stride analysis then this is the watch for you. Added to this, the introduction WiFi and Bluetooth smart means that ultimate convenience is achieved with seamless transfer of data direct to either your phone or home computer.
I have been using Garmin FR620 for all of my training since January of this year. I can confidently state that my running has improved during that period and my times have come down. This is mostly due to the standard features that you will find in other running watches rather than the Running Dynamics, however I would say that those features have given me a better understanding of my style and how to maintain my 'form'. Where the Garmin FR620 is at its best is the sheer accuracy and usability of the device and the brilliant wireless features. This is Garmin's first watch to benefit from WiFi and Bluetooth and not only does it work, I have not experienced any bugs in either the hardware or the software (N.B. I have only tested this with an Apple iPhone and not Android).
If you are reading this and are considering a purchase you should bear in mind the price and the functionality that could be achieved from the Garmin FR220. I do not have the FR220 but its specifications are housed in a similar chassis (different colours/buttons) and it benefits from the same standard software (including the WiFi/Bluetooth) minus the Running Dynamics. With that in mind, much of this review should also apply to that device.
Prior to investing in the FR620 I was logging all of my runs with the assistance of my iPhone and the RunKeeper App. I will update this site in the near future with a review to highlight the differences between running with a watch as opposed to a phone. I wanted to move away from running with my phone as I wanted to begin my 2014 training with a device that I could also use on race day. This meant that I needed a watch that would be waterproof.
So far I have not regretted my decision. I now look froward to my run and post-run analysis.
- Wireless transfer
- GPS accuracy
- Consistent Heart Rate Data
- Infinite customisation
- Waterproof
- Running Dynamics
- Workout Creation
- Potential for data overload via too many alerts
- Indoor accuracy
- Price tag
At £320.00 with the heart rate monitor (£280.00 without) there's no question that this is a premium piece of kit. Having said that, what you get is a GPS watch that just works. With every kilometre of every run that the FR620 has accompanied me, it has (quite literally) not missed a beat or lost my position.
If you are a runner, there is no doubt that this watch can assist you with your training and on race days. The question is whether you need this device over some of the other offerings that won't place such a dent in your wallet. If you love pouring over the data as much as being out on a run there really is no other device for you. With endless graphs and data comparisons to be made you will become a data junkie.
I've not yet found fault with the Garmin FR620. This is the one of the best GPS tracking devices for your running needs.
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Do you know how much sugar the average American consumes each year? It is somewhere in the neighborhood of 150-170 pounds. That's equivalent to consuming 30 or more five-pound bags of sugar annually. Although that statistic might sound outrageous, it is accurate, because sugar is added to most products eaten by Americans, even foods they do not suspect.
Due to heavy processing refined sugar undergoes, it loses its nutrients and causes the insulin level in blood to rise, which promotes fat storage. While not harmful in small doses, too much sugar over a long period of time can lead to complications and is linked to diseases such as colon cancer and diabetes.
Sugar overload can also result in obesity, which appears to be a condition more than 33% of the United States population struggles with daily. In a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers discovered that people who ate the largest amounts of sugar had the highest blood triglyceride levels and the lowest HDL (good) cholesterol levels. The study also revealed large amounts of sugar consumption tripled the odds of having low HDL cholesterol levels, which is a risk factor for heart disease. In both instances, findings are reverse for individuals who consumed the least amount of sugar, which means protection against heart disease.
While some people become extreme and eliminate sugar completely from their diets, that course of action is not possible for everyone. With several options available, there are many natural sweeteners that can be used to replace refined white sugar. Natural sugar substitutes better for the body than refined white sugars include:
Raw or unprocessed honey — Probably humankind's first sweetener, natural honey is packed with antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, carbohydrates and phytonutrients. It is the concentrated nectar of flowers that comes straight from the extractors. Interesting fact: When mixed with ginger and lemon juice, it also relieves nausea, supplies energy, and can counteract acid indigestion.
Agave Nectar – Most often produced from the blue agaves, which resemble the cactus plant, that thrive in the volcanic soils of southern Mexico, this sweetener is known by natives as aguamiel or honey water. Interesting fact: Agave nectar was used by the Aztecs to flavor food and drinks.
Maple Syrup — This popular pancake topper is made from the sap of the maple tree and is harvested each year at the first sign of spring thaw. Interesting fact: Maple syrup contains iron and phosphorus and is filled with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Brown Rice Syrup — This syrup is a natural sweetener produced from fermented cooked rice treated naturally with enzymes from sprouted barley. Interesting fact: Brown rice syrup has a low glycemic value, meaning it does not cause a sudden spike in blood sugar after consumption.
Barley Malt Syrup — Dried sprouted barley is cooked slowly until it forms a sweet, dark, syrupy liquid. It is then filtered to remove impurities. Interesting fact: Best combined with other natural sweeteners and also can be used to substitute molasses.
Evaporated Cane Juice — Though this is created from the sugar cane plant – the same plant that produces refined sugar – it does not undergo the extensive amount of processing that refined sugar does. This allows it to retain more nutrients. Interesting fact: For much of history, evaporated cane juice was the sweetener of choice by all cultures that had access to sugar cane.
Black Strap Molasses — A dark liquid, this is the byproduct resulting from the third boiling of sugar cane after the sugar's sucrose has been crystallized. Interesting fact: Black strap molasses is a good source of iron.
Anyone can see there are several natural sweeteners on the market which can replace white sugar and still provide flavor and satisfaction. When grilling out this summer, try the refreshing drink recipe below, which uses agave nectar as an ingredient.
Mango-Pineapple Non-Alcoholic Sangria
1 liter caffeine free Ginger Ale
1 cup freshly pureed pineapple
1 cup freshly pureed mango
1/4-1/2 cup organic agave nectar
Zest of 2 limes
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint leaves
1-2 teaspoon freshly chopped ginger
1 teaspoon or more sea salt
1 cup chopped pineapple and mango
In a large pitcher, combine pureed pineapple and mango along with agave nectar. In a mortar and pestle, crush mint leaves and ginger along with salt and little bit of lime juice. Crush it really well so you get all the juices out of it. If you do not have mortar and pestle, use food processor. Add this paste to the pitcher along with rest of the lime juice and lime zest. Mix well and add ginger ale right before serving. Stir and check on salt and sweetness. Add more if needed. Or else serve over crushed ice filled glasses and enjoy! Don't forget to garnish with chopped fruits and mint leaves.


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These are really delicious little puddings, perfect for Winter's chilly evenings!
Ginger and Lemon Steamed puddings with Ginger lemon Butterscotch Sauce.
Prep: 15 minutes
Baking: 20-25 minutes
Serves 6
100 grams Unsalted Butter - softened to room temp
100 grams Soft Brown Sugar
2 large eggs
150 grams S.R. Flour
3 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon salt
splash vanilla
teaspoon lemon zest finely diced
quarter cup milk
Pre-heat oven to 170C - Grease and flour 6 x small pudding moulds - fit a baking tin with a cloth on the bottom and have the kettle ready to boil to half fill the tin with boiling water before you put the puddings in the oven.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with a hand held mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a a time, waiting until the first is fully incorporated before adding the next - add about 1/3 of the flour as the mixture will split, this should bring it back together.
Add the vanilla and lemon zest and mix well.
Sift together the Ginger, flour and salt, then add half into your bowl, stir until just combined.
Add the milk, stir until just combined.
Add the last half of the flour mix and stir until just combined.
Fill your pudding moulds to 3/4 height and when completed add the boiling water to the bottom of the baking tin filling to half way up the outside of the pudding moulds.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.
De-tin and cover with a tea towel to cool if you are doing them ahead of time, or else serve straight away!
Butterscotch Sauce:
Note: As professionals we are taught that for safety we should always have a large bowl of ice with a little water on hand when working with Caramel or Toffee, just as a precaution, if you should happen to get splashed with hot toffee it is a very painful and severe burn as it continues burning after you come in contact with it, and even a small amount can be dangerous.
Should you be unlucky enough to have a toffee burn, stick your hand or affected area into the ice immediately to take the heat out of the toffee.
You don't have to use this technique of course, but I think it's a sensible and easy thing to do, you can also then use the iced water to dip your brush in to brush down the sugar crystals on the sides of the pan.
100 grams Sugar
2cm knob of fresh ginger
Zest of half a lemon
Small amount of water
150ml Cream
40 grams butter
In a small saucepan combine the sliced up ginger (no need to peel it) and the lemon zest, and a small amount of water, bring to the boil, and simmer until you have about a tablespoon or so of liquid left in the pan. Watch it as such small amounts can quickly go "too far" and burn.
Take off heat and allow to infuse for a while (the longer the better really, but if you have no time don't worry)
Strain out the ginger and lemon, and return to the saucepan along with the sugar.
Bring to the boil, you are now making a toffee or caramel, so you need to not stir the pan once it starts boiling, and to brush down any stray sugar crystals on the sides of the pan, they can cause the sugar mixture to re-crystalise and be ruined. Just use a brush dipped in your ice water to brush them down into the mixture.
When you have a nice light golden brown colour take the pan off the heat and add the cream and butter - be careful this will splutter and spit!!!
turn the heat down and put the pan back on - stir continually until you have a nice smooth caramel sauce and the butter has all melted.
Allow to cool, then refrigerate until required.
To Serve the puddings:
Re-heat puddings in the microwave for approximately 1 minute on medium.
Re-heat sauce if you like it warm, or else serve chilled or at room temp - I prefer the hot pudding cool sauce myself, but it's personal preference, just remember that anything caramel based will get VERY hot.
Puddle your sauce into warmed serving bowls, and place your pudding in the middle, dust with a light snowfall of powdered sugar, and serve with a spoon of double cream or ice cream if desired.
Don't forget to check out the "image Gallery" tab above to see more photos!
Ginger and Lemon steamed puddings with Ginger Butterscotch Sauce
Bake it! item created by Kim, Aug 9, 2013
They went really well, I think I prefer it But then I adore ginger, others might not be so keen
How did the chopped glace ginger go Kim. I'd guess very nicely. About time I made these again - browsing the "recipe book" is a terrible torture for a dessert lover.
So glad you liked them Derek!!! I am going to make a version with some chopped up glace ginger in, I think that will be interesting, will report back!
Took a while to get around to this but I was nuts to wait so long. lol. Thanks yet again Kim for a beautiful dessert.
Thank you KIm for your prompt reply. Will be trying these as soon as I can get to the shop for ginger.
Hey Derek! They are yummy I love ginger so much also -But yes cut 20°C off for fan forced ovensDerek Still likes this.
I've got to try these puddings, they look divine and I love ginger. I have a question however. Would you please be kind enough to let me know ...Is the 170 deg C that you quote for a convection oven - hence about 150C for a fan oven, which is what I have?
Thanks Kim.