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Following are a series of training tips and training aids used by cyclists to improve their personal performance. Although they have been used for improving cycling performance, the ideas could be adapted for other aerobic sports as well. (Nutritional tips have been addressed elsewhere.)
A nice way to take the pressure off your hands, add another position to your options on a road bike, and increase your average speed about 1 mph without any additional effort. For distance cycling, this is the one accessory that will add the most to your performance.
Nothing more than a lead weight (5.5, 7.7, an 9.9 pounds) offered as a commercial product and attached to your bike, the theory is that if you work harder while training, you'll fly in the race or event. You can make a homemade model by adding lead shot to your water bottle, or in a number of other ways only limited by your imagination.
A hilly course offers an alternative to an interval ride, and will give you some variety at the same time. And riding a tough course will help you develop the mental attitude needed to face those hills in a race.
A fancy alternative to the handwritten training diary, these programs do take an extra commitment of time to enter the data. But they may be just the ticket to give you the incentive to collect the numbers, and they will plot your numbers in graphic form which makes it easier to identify trends. And some of them will give you an analysis and recommendation from guidelines written into the program by the author. However like any "cookie cutter" approach, they are tailored for the average athlete, and may not fit all your personal needs.
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A good idea to help flush the lactic acid out of your muscles and cut down on soreness the next day. If you can, take 10 to 15 minutes for some leisurely spinning after an event or hard training ride. One study from Iowa looked at lactate levels 20 minutes post exercise in three groups - passive recovery, massage, and slow cycling on a stationary trainer. The easy pedaling group removed more lactate, more quickly, than massage which is often touted as the "gold standard".
You can't record all aspects of a workout accurately and scientifically without a good cyclecomputer - Distance, speed, average speed, cadence, elapsed time.
Dehydration can limit optimal performance in a competitive event, and training will suffer too if you don't drink enough. For longer rides, particularly in hot climates or where you don't want to stop for fear of losing the group, a water bottle or two may not be enough, so consider a "Camelbak" or similar fluid delivery system.
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This book approaches the laws of the Pentateuch from theological, historical, moral, and spiritual perspectives. Theologically, this book raises a question of hermeneutics: What are Christians to make of the law? Biblical Law and Its Relevance, while taking into consideration the approaches of Reformed, Dispensationalist, Lutheran, and Theonomist scholars, proposes a distinctive hermeneutic of seeking to find the abiding moral and religious principles inherent in the laws. In pursuing this goal, this book employs a comparative-legal methodology that examines biblical laws in their ancient Near Eastern historical setting and in comparison with rabbinic, modern, and especially cuneiform laws. It seeks to determine the original significance of the lex talionis formula ('eye for an eye') and the rules of clean / unclean. It also surveys how the laws were administered from the time of Joshua to the end of the Old Testament period. From an ethical-spiritual viewpoint, this book shows how the laws were meant to foster a relationship with God and identifies the ethical relevance of the laws to today's issues of abortion, rights of the underclass, theft, divorce, sexuality, and the conduct of war.
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Number 144 - March, 2007 - Part I
Number 144 - March, 2007 - Part II
"Saw" (Blu-ray)
Two men wake up at opposite sides of a dirty, disused bathroom, chained by their ankles to pipes. Between them lies a dead man loosely clutching a hand-held tape player and a handgun. Each finds a tape in his back pocket, and they play the tapes.
One is threatened, the other isn't. But they have a task: One must kill the other by 6:00, or his wife and daughter will die. They find hacksaws in a toilet, and try to cut the chains, but it doesn't work. They are the two newest victims of the Jigsaw Killer.
I was really let down when Saw first came to the theaters. The trailers really made this one look like it could be a terrifying serial killer movie in line with something like Se7en. Unfortunately, it only teeters on what I think it could have been and backs off from the level I think it advertises at.
The formula is quite good though, and I understand why it was followed up with two sequels already. I just wish it would have had the gumption to deliver terror all the way.
The HD presentation is a nice step up from what I saw on standard DVD, but not quite up there with the better HD presentations on the market. Detail is probably the highlight of the transfer, but contrast and depth are a bit lacking. Darker scenes tend to be on the softer side and can get a bit noisy. This isn't a very old film so I was expecting a bit more. Since this was shot on a rather meager budget, production limitations may be more of the issue when it comes to the visual style.
The audio side fares far better than the video. Lionsgate has included a full bitrate DTS-ES discrete soundtrack, and it is very aggressive. Like most horror films, there is a lot of dynamic effects that go from quiet to super loud to shock you, and the low end of the soundtrack is very ominous. The film's music is on the harder side and blends in well with the ambience of the film.
No real extras on this one.
- Kris Deering -
"Saw II" (Blu-ray)
When detective Eric Matthews is called to a crime scene of a victim of Jigsaw, he finds a lead to the place where he is hidden. Once there, he realizes that Jigsaw trapped his son Daniel Matthews with three women and four men in a shelter, and they are inhaling a lethal nerve gas. If they do not use an antidote within two hours, they will die.
Eric follows with increasing desperation the death of each member of the group in TV monitors, while trying to convince Jigsaw to release his son.
While I didn't think Saw II was a great film, I was glad that the director decided to go a slightly different route with it rather than just carbon copying the first film like so many horror franchises do. This sequel instead brings the bad guy to the forefront and lets the main character determine what will or will not happen.
The people trapped in the house of death are killed in rather clever ways and are at the mercy of the pride of the protagonist. While this film still doesn't raise up from the B-Horror level, it is good enough to separate itself a bit from the pack.
This transfer is a bit of a letdown. There are times when it looks REALLY good, with solid detail and a very HD feel, but there are also times when you almost have to cringe at how bad it looks. Soft, flat, washed out, and just plain bad.
I was really surprised just how much the visual presentation fluctuates from scene to scene. Dimension at times is really good, only to have the next scene look like its from a B-grade DVD presentation. I don't know if this is a limitation of the master or what, but I hope Lionsgate revisits this one in the future and gives us a more consistent presentation.
Since this is a more recent Lionsgate release, they've included a DTS-HD soundtrack that decodes to DTS-ES Matrix. Like the first film, this is a very aggressive mix with plenty of low end goodness and rich atmosphere. It plays by the numbers as a horror film: solid moody and atmospheric horror soundtrack and plenty of pop up dynamic scares. Surrounds are used aggressively to put you in the film, and I liked the panning effects offered by the rear channels. While I wouldn't call it the best soundtrack I've heard in a horror film, it is one of the better ones.
Extras include two feature commentaries, a documentary on the film, a production feature, and some interviews.
- Kris Deering -
"Saw III" (Blu-ray)
A 30 year old doctor by the name of Lynn Denlon is kidnapped and locked in a room with no other than Amanda and Jigsaw. The cancer-ridden Jigsaw - who is on the brink of death - tells Lynn that she must keep him alive for as long as it takes Jeff to complete one of his own games. Lynn must race against the clock of Jigsaw's own ticking heart.
Saw III continues right where the sequel left off, almost literally. Fans of the series will probably appreciate this one, as it fleshes out Amanda's character more and shows the budding relationship between her and Jigsaw. Of course, it is intermingled with games that are full of grotesque and elaborate tortures, but what did you expect from a Saw movie? Overall, I liked this a bit better than the sequel, but it still isn't what I would call "great" horror.
By far the best looking of the bunch so far in this series. Saw III is a very new film, and the transfer was obviously made from a recent master. This is a stylized film, so the condition of the image varies quite a bit. At times it can be quite noisy, to lend to the atmosphere, while other times it is quite clean and dimensional. Blacks are raised a bit, which hurts depth at times, but detail overall is never really lacking.
The beginning of the film had A LOT of banding, but thankfully, the rest of the film is devoid of the issue. While I don't think I would ever use this to show off HD video, it definitely a step up from what you find on DVD.
Like the two films before it, Saw III is a VERY dynamic soundtrack. Like any good horror film, the entire soundstage is alive, and discrete noises placed around the room help add to the suspense of the film. The DTS-HD mix is flagged for DTS-ES Matrix, so you get some very nice panning effects across the rear soundstage if you're room can support it. Bass extension is deep, and this soundtrack can get quite loud at times. If it wasn't for the content, this would be a great disc to show off a sound system with.
No less than three separate commentaries are included with this release. You also get a feature on the character Amanda, a feature on writing the story, and some deleted scenes.
- Kris Deering -
"Happy Feet" (HD DVD Hybrid)
**Only the HD DVD release was received for review. We will update with the Blu-ray review if and when we receive a copy for review**
In the cold land of Antarctica, the Emperor Penguins each show their true love with a special heart song of their own that expresses their very being. However, the misfit Mumble cannot sing, but instead has an extraordinary talent to tap dance with almost magical energy and expression.
Nevertheless, the deeply conformist leadership of the colony fearfully blames the young penguin's unorthodox ways for the lean fishing that threatens them all. Defiant in the face of unjust rejection, Mumble and his friends set out to find the true cause of the famine. Through the motley crew's trials and perils, Mumble learns many things about his frozen world, not the least of which being that his toe tapping talent may be what he needs to save his fellow penguins.
I was skeptical about this one from seeing the trailers. Sure the animation looked incredible and I always enjoy a musical, but it was hard to tell what kind of film this would really be.
Happy Feet is a musical, and the sheer amount of medleys you'll find in it is staggering. But this is also a film with some messages. Intolerance is dealt with, with the older penguins sticking to their ways and casting the young lead out, and environmental issues are brought in with the humans diminishing the fish supply the penguins need to survive. This detracts a bit from the film in the end because it starts off one way and is very family oriented, only to switch gears in the end and try and make a political statement. Because of this I am of mixed opinion. I love the musical nature of the film, and the comedy is great. Production value and animation are almost without peer. But I think a lot of the heart of the film gets slightly bogged down toward the end because of the politics.
You'll notice that I gave this one a 5 for video. Although there is the slightest amount of banding in some of the background skies, which has become almost a staple of animation lately, this transfer is absolutely breathtaking. The amount of detail and depth that are displayed through most of this presentation is almost without equal. Colors are striking and contrast is absolutely stunning. This is a film that needs to be shown in HD to truly be appreciated. My jaw was on almost permanently on the floor throughout this whole movie. This is a transfer that can easily showcase the best display devices on the market, as well as help distinguish which can or can't resolve the fullest resolution, contrast, and depth HD can provide.
Warner has included a Dolby TrueHD lossless soundtrack with this release, and it is a winner. The musical numbers sound incredible with rich detail and presence. But the sound design is as good if not better. This is a VERY aggressive soundtrack, with some of the richest and lowest bass I've heard in a long time. There are several scenes in this film that could be used for system demonstrations that will put the entire system to test. Infrasonics are incredible at times with my back getting a great massage from the low end. Surrounds are used aggressively to put you into the harsh environment of Antarctica, and imaging is impeccable. I can't think of a single bad thing to say here, a reference soundtrack from top to bottom.
Extras are the same on both releases, except that the HD DVD has the SD version on the flipside of the disc. Features include two new sequences from the film, a private dance lesson with Savion Glover, two music videos, and a cartoon.
- Kris Deering -
"Lord of War" (Blu-ray)
This film charts the rise and fall of Yuri Orlov, from his early days in the early 1980s in Little Odessa, selling guns to mobsters in his local neighborhood, to his ascension through the decade of excess and indulgence into the early 90s, where he forms a business partnership with an African warlord and his psychotic son.
The film also charts his relationship through the years with his younger brother, his marriage to a famous model, his relentless pursuit by a determined federal agent, and his inner demons that sway between his drive for success and the immorality of what he does.
I'd been hoping to see this one for quite sometime now, but have never gotten around to it. The trailers and word of mouth on it were pretty good, and I generally like most of Cage's work that is on the more serious side. This is a decent war thriller that covers the rise of a Ukrainian gun runner who starts small time and works his way to the top during the end of the Cold War.
The film is narrated by Cage and gives unsettling details of the process and the gains. At a minimum it is a very interesting look at what goes on in this lifestyle and the means they have to procure their product. Definitely worth a viewing if you haven't seen it already.
This is one of the earlier Lionsgate releases and is quite good except for a few nitpicks. Detail is exceptionally good through most of the film, as is color balance. I was very impressed with the amount of fine detail that is prevalent through pretty much the entire film. Contrast is exceptional at times and helps with the dimensionality of the film. There is a low level of noise in the image, probably film grain, but it distracts a bit on the smaller object detail at times. I also saw some obvious compression noise in one sequence where it looks like the encoder ran out of head room and detail was lost. Overall though this is a pretty good looking transfer with little to complain about.
The film's soundtrack is presented in full bitrate DTS-ES or Dolby Digital EX. The soundtrack is very dynamic, with ample use of the subwoofer and surround channels. The main soundstage has a very natural sense of presence, and I enjoyed the way the director decided to make some of the sound design a character of the film. Surrounds are used aggressively for both directional effects and ambience, and really lend to the excitement of the film. Overall, a splendid effort from Lionsgate despite the lack of any next generation audio support.
No extras are included on this one.
- Kris Deering -
"American Psycho" (Blu-ray)
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic personality from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
I am a sucker for films like this. I love rich characters, and Patrick Bateman is REALLY rich. But he is also despicable. I read this book shortly after seeing the movie to see what all the hoopla was about. If anyone out there thinks this film is disturbing, it is like a G-rated version compared to the insanity the book delivers. You can really appreciate what Bale brings to the role after reading the book (which I don't recommend if you don't have a strong stomach). The director did a good job of toning the story down a bit but still conveying the insanity of the character. The rich cast is also extremely good. This is a cult classic for "slasher film" fans and I'm glad Lionsgate saw it fit to release it in HD.
The look of this film has never been one of rich detail or beauty. It looks like an 80's film in a lot of ways, which fits the theme really. It almost appears that the master video was enhanced a bit to increase sharpness. While this helps detail a bit, it also added very noticeable ringing to the image. That is always distracting. Color rendition is also a bit muted, but it was like that in the theaters as well.
The image has decent depth but never shines in any particular way. While I would definitely say it looks better than the standard DVD versions I've seen, it doesn't hold up real well compared to most of the HD stuff we have out there.
If for nothing else, I love this soundtrack for its musical selections. This film is a testament to the 80's with its emphasis on corporate VP's that thought so highly of themselves, consumerism, and LOTS of pop music. And the music is where most of this film gets its real dynamics. Sure the score adds a lot, but I find the 80's soundtrack choices fun and in great contrast to the horror onscreen. Ambience is also excellent, despite the obvious lack in budget.
Extras include some deleted scenes with commentary, and two feature commentaries. You also get a production feature on the 80's scene.
- Kris Deering -
"Findind Neverland" (Blu-ray)
Well-known playwright James M. Barrie finds his career at a crossroads when his latest play flops and doubters question his future. Then by chance he meets a widow and her four adventurous boys. Together they form a friendship that ignites the imagination needed to produce Barrie's greatest work!
Peter Pan has always been one of my favorite children's stories since I was really young. The magic that the Disney film holds is still felt to this day, even at my age. Neverland is a charming and heart warming look at the events that inspired Barrie to write the play originally. The story is an emotional rollercoaster that is both endearing and tragic at the same time. I won't lie, tears fell. The cast is amazing, and the production design of this film is impeccable. A wonderful movie, worth adding to any collection.
Miramax delivers Finding Neverland with a AVC encode that comes up short of being the eye candy I was hoping for. It has been some time since I'd seen this on DVD, and I didn't have the chance to see it in theaters. The HD presentation has great color depth, but comes off quite flat most of the time. Contrast suffers a bit here and there, and lends to the lack of dimensionality.
It is hard to put a finger on exactly what is wrong, but the image had a smeared softness to it that reminded me of a bad noise reduction filter. Some scenes looked quite good, but overall I thought this wasn't the transfer this film deserved.
The audio is presented in uncompressed full resolution PCM 5.1. This is not a dynamic mix at all, but it is a very engaging and uplifting mix of ambience, spatiality, and clarity. The score is wonderful and very musical in nature. The soundstage never felt condensed to any one area, which has become a staple of these uncompressed soundtracks. Dialogue always sounds very natural with good timbre balance and imaging across the main soundstage. A solid presentation.
Extras include a feature commentary, a promo featurette, production looks, outtakes, and deleted scenes.
- Kris Deering -
"Young Guns" (Blu-ray)
A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.
You could almost call this the Brat Pack 2! Young Guns was probably more famous for the actors on screen then the film itself, despite the fact that it was actually a really solid western film. A different look at the lore of "Billy the Kid" and an entertaining action popcorn piece showcased a lot of rising stars and propelled the careers of most involved. I enjoyed this one a lot when I was younger and still found it very satisfying this time around. A solid catalog release for Lionsgate.
This HD presentation benefits a lot from the recent remastering Lionsgate did for the special edition DVD release of a few years ago. Detail is superb through most of the film, and the print looks almost new. My chief complaint is some artifacts that look like this may have been mastered from an interlaced source, and the wrong de-interlacing was done. Slight jaggies show up on occasion and introduce some rather obvious artifacts. Thankfully, this is only noticeable on a few scenes, but it was enough for me to downgrade the score a bit.
The DTS-HD 6.1 discrete soundtrack is good, but the film's age and budget keep it from greatness. Dynamics are a bit thin, and the balance of action and the rest of what is going on (dialogue, score) aren't as good as they should be. It seems like the sound designers tried to compensate for this a bit by just making things louder, which hurts more than it helps.
Extras include a documentary on the real Billy the Kid and a trivia track.
- Kris Deering -
"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (Blu-ray)
Nearly 10 years have passed since Sarah Connor was targeted for termination by a cyborg from the future. Now her son, John, the future leader of the resistance, is the target for a newer, more deadly terminator. Once again, the resistance has managed to send a protector back to attempt to save John and his mother Sarah.
James Cameron's epic follow-up to his first film became one of the most revered science fiction films of all time and, in my opinion, the best of the franchise. Every facet of the original was stepped up: depth of story, acting, special effects, everything.
I don't think I need to say more, as I would have a hard time believing anyone reading this review, or owning a home theater, hasn't seen this movie several times. My only complaint here is that Lionsgate did not bother to include the director's cut of the film, which I thought was even better.
I almost wonder how good this film can look. I know it is held in high regard, and the DVD looked pretty good, but viewing it in HD revealed a bit of its age. The image can be a bit wanting at times with detail never going the full length you think it would.
Cameron's other films have done this too. I always thought Aliens should have looked better, but Cameron shot it the way he wanted. I've never had the chance to see the WMV-HD version of this that was included on the Extreme DVD edition, but I can't imagine it being too much different than this. Contrast could have been better, but I did think depth of image was pretty solid for the most part. I definitely think there is room for improvement here, and there are already rumors circulating of a re-release with an improved transfer.
For years, this soundtrack has been used for demos, and I think I've heard it in every presentation available, aside from some of the laserdisc editions. This one is no slouch and includes matrixed DTS-ES and Dolby Digital EX variations. I would have preferred an uncompressed full resolution PCM soundtrack or one of the newer lossless soundtracks, but this is still a satisfying aural experience.
This soundtrack is no slouch in the dynamics department, and the sound design is still as satisfying now as it was in theaters in the early nineties. Surrounds are used aggressively, and the bottom end is terrific. While this is still of reference quality in my book, I am still curious to hear it with one of the newer audio codecs or in uncompressed glory.
Extras are limited to two feature commentaries.
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"Chicken Little" (Blu-ray)
After Chicken Little causes widespread panic - when he mistakes a falling acorn for a piece of the sky - the young chicken is determined to restore his reputation. But just as things are starting to go his way, a real piece of the sky lands on his head. Chicken Little and his band of misfit friends, Abby Mallard (a.k.a. Ugly Duckling), Runt of the Litter, and Fish Out of Water, attempt to save the world without sending the town into a whole new panic.
It is sad to say, it but Disney has been on a pitiful downward spiral for quite sometime now. The Mouse House used to be the bar when it came to animated features, but as of late, their feature films haven't been much better than their dismal direct-to-video fare. Chicken Little continues that trend unfortunately.
While Disney does a superb job with the 3-D animation, it doesn't come close to saving this sad and shallow story that is so full of pop culture cliques. When are studios going to realize that style does not in any way make up for substance. You would think they could look at what their cohorts Pixar have been doing and realize that it isn't about just the animation, it is the whole package.
While the movie wasn't much to brag about, the transfer sure is. Disney has delivered a breathtaking AVC encode here that is just about as flawless as it can get. I was waiting for the banding to creep in with all of the expansive backdrops, but it never did, a feat only this animated feature has managed to pull off so far.
Detail is breathtaking, especially fine object detail. Dimensionality is superb, but like the recently reviewed Open Season, backgrounds tend to be on the flat side. The visual style of this feature tends to overuse a rather awkward haze at times, and I'm not sure why. It detracts from the backgrounds, and at times, washes out the color palette. Outside of that though, this is pure eye candy.
I was a bit worried about this soundtrack in the very beginning of the film. The opening sequence has a bit upheaval that has a ball rolling around town square. For some reason, that bass response in this scene seems dramatically turned down compared to the rest of the action. I was worried that Disney did something wrong and dynamic range was compromised. But after this scene, those doubts went away. The uncompressed PCM 5.1 soundtrack is VERY dynamic and continues Disney's trend of outstanding sound design. Bass response is excellent throughout the rest of the film and lends a hand to the musical selections and the action.
Surrounds are used extensively, with very cool discrete effects from all channels. The soundtrack is definitely geared toward the younger audience, with lots of pop music references and even classic rock references too. The soundstage is very immersive toward the end, with plenty going on from all sides yet I never felt like anything was being compromised.
Lots of extras here, and Disney has taken advantage of some of the Java features of Blu-ray. You get a production feature and a full length commentary, TONS of deleted scenes, some music videos and singalongs, and a collection of pre-bookmarked demo scenes.
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1 super-rich guy is just going to stand in a large drawing room in front a portrait of himself on the wall. Rain rattles against the windows as he surveys all that is his. Thunder stikes, illuminating his crumpled, aged frame as he cackles to himself.
Now how is that going to help the economy?
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Pros: It is small and folds.
Cons: Dangerous and uncomfortable.
I was asked via e-mail what I thought about the Ab Swing. I have a friend who owns a studio just for personal trainers to take their clients for workouts. I didn't ask her what she thought of this machine until I was confident in my assessment. Before I had a chance to ask her "what were you thinking'? she gave me her thoughts which concurred with mine.
What is the Ab Swing:
When I first saw it I was a bit apprehensive. For those of you who know what a Donkey Calf machine is my assumption was it was similar to that. I was also hopeful that perhaps it was a bit like a Roman Chair or a hanging leg raise machine, which allows leg lifts or raises to be done really effectively.
What I saw and felt was an oval pad attached to an a-frame like structure. There are some positives and negatives to the Ab Swing.
~The pad is nice and thick so it is comfortable to lean on.
~The machine adjusts in length so your height should not be a problem.
~The prices vary enormously online. If you search and want this you can perhaps get it for as low as $30.
~The concept seems to have potential. In fact at the gym I go to we have a machine that is somewhat like the Ab Swing (emphasis on somewhat) in that in a raised position the lower part of the machine raises as you lift your legs emphasizing the lower part of your abdominal muscles. It is called a V Crunch. I believe that is what the Ab Swing was after.
~It is light, small and can be folded almost flat. Ab Swing weighs a little over 21 pounds and measures 32 ? inches by 6 inches by 23 inches. The recommended weight is 250 pounds however the literature goes on to say that it can hold up to 350 pounds.
~No assembly is required.
~It is too light. Although the frame is made of steel the base of it is flimsy. I felt as if I could tip over fairly easily.
~Many people are going to find the design of the Ab Swing really uncomfortable.
~There is no back or neck support.
~Regarding the weight limit of 250 to 350 pounds, these are my thoughts. Since safety is my prime concern with clients there is no way I would allow a client to use this if she or he exceeds the recommended weight. I really cannot even believe that this statement is posted on one of the many websites I checked out for prices.
~I want to caution people if they are going to buy the Ab Swing to be careful where it comes from. I called a couple of sites for prices. (My friend paid in the $80 range.) One told me the product was out of stock and he did not know anything about the Ab Swing anyway. One number had been disconnected and one number had no one in customer service.
How it works:
This is one of those products that I encounter and am not sure how to get on it. The key is that I put my back against the pad first. Once in this position I grabbed on to the handles. There is one on each side of the pad. I saw a foot rest and at first assumed I would be standing on it. That is not the case. Rather I put my feet inside the foot rest so that my feet are being held by the foot rest. The foot rest is not uncomfortable. It hooks around and is not totally enclosed. I am now off the ground essentially being held up by holding on to the arms and having my feet secure.
If you use a Roman Chair you know there is no foot rest. The Ab Swing gives us that additional support. Many people cannot even do one leg raise on the Roman Chair because it requires holding up your weight with your arms on handles. You should be able to do leg raises on the Ab Swing.
The Ab Swing works on resistance in a non conventional way. Sitting in different positions will determine the resistance. In actuality you do not need resistance on an abdominal machine. But in case you do you will get a bit of resistance by wiggling around. Truly it was awkward.
Now onto working my abdominal muscles. I moved my legs up doing essentially a reverse crunch. I felt my abdominal muscles working. I could bend my torso while lifting my legs in the jackknife or double crunch position. With a bit of wiggling I could turn so that I could work my obliques (sides of the mid section of my body). I found working my obliques the least effective and the most awkward.
It should come with a video, a user guide and of course the most important is the 14 Day Meal Plan which will help your abs more than this machine. There may be various other options depending on where you buy it.
There is a manufacturer three year Ab Swing warranty from DCD, Inc. Considering the response I got at customer service at various places I would not hold my breath waiting for someone to fix this machine. However in all fairness I do not think I called DCD. (Whoever they are!)
Jo, Your Personal Trainer's Final Thoughts:
I realize I have one more positive than negative. In spite of that I think this is one of the worst abdominal machines I have seen. I think it can be dangerous and I would be shocked if you were not very uncomfortable. I cannot even recommend it for the low price of $30.
Not only can't I recommend this I am going to recommend avoiding it.
Please feel free to leave me a question or comment.
Related reviews in which you may be interested are below. A complete list of my workout related reviews can be found on my profile page. Thanks for reading. jo
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The Camera Bank, No. 42, in our numerical classification of mechanical banks, is an intriguing item with a definite greater appeal to the advanced collector and, like the American Bank, represents a specific object. Also, like the American Bank, it is a border-line case between semi-mechanical and mechanical since in the strictest sense it is a semi-mechanical bank.
To the best of the writers knowledge the designer of the Camera Bank is not known and apparently it was never patented since no patent papers have been found that would cover the bank. The manufacturer is known, however, as the bank was made by the Wrightsville Hardware Company of Mount Joy, Pa. There is a bit of folklore surrounding the Camera Bank that has to do with the Eastman Company and their direct effect on the Camera Bank being taken off the market due to the use of the word "Camera." The same type story is told of a Stevens still bank that was called the Kodak Bank. How much truth exists in either case has, to the best of the writers knowledge, never been proven. In any event, its a harmless story, true or not, and has to do with George Eastman manufacturing and using the word "Camera" and then later on adopting the name "Kodak" for his product. The alleged stoppage of the manufacture of the Camera Bank by Eastman is suggested as one reason for its rarity today.
The bank shown was obtained by the writer through the good help of David Hollander, Riverdale, New York City. It is from the famous Walter Chrysler collection which had been in storage for seventeen years. Mr. Hollander, who is handling the disposal of the complete collection, has been involved in this in recent months and, of course, some very desirable mechanical banks have thus come on the market. The Camera Bank is one of the rare, desirable, items from the Chrysler collection and it is in excellent original condition. The camera itself is a bronze gold type of paint and the tri-legged base is painted black. The bellows section of the camera is a pale greenish color. The picture is a vari-colored item of a small boy holding a mask in his hand. The word "Camera" appears on the rear section of the bank just in front of the picture and the word "Bank" is on the front section. Both words are cast in simple raised letters.
As to the action of the bank, it is extremely simple. By depressing and releasing the lever, located in the left rear corner of the camera, the picture is caused to pop up and then down. The picture is in a small cast iron frame that moves up and down, however, the frame cannot be pulled out of the bank itself. The coin slot is located across the rear part of the bank between the picture and the word "Camera." Coins can be dropped into this slot at will and have no connection whatever with the action. In this respect it is exactly like the American Bank, and in the strictest definition is a semi-mechanical bank. But again, as in the case of the American Bank, the writer is not prone to try to change this as tradition has for some time established the Camera Bank as a mechanical bank. Its quite a desirable little item and the action, while not spectacular, is very appropriate and offers an all-around attractive bank.
Since the Camera Bank is of rather small size its dimensions are of interest. It is four inches high overall and the camera itself is four inches long and two inches wide. Coins are removed by unscrewing the tripod base from the camera itself. In so doing the camera section comes apart since the screw part of the tripod base holds the bank together.
On numbers of occasions and in various accounts the Camera Bank and the American Bank have been represented as having the mechanical action coordinated with the insertion of the coin. Of course this is not true and apparently the motive has been to make them more desirable and more truly mechanical banks. This is completely unnecessary as each is well established on its own just the way they originally and actually were made.
The Camera bank is a very desirable addition to any collection but, to repeat, it is probably more greatly appreciated by the advanced collector. It is a very hard item to find and none have turned up in recent years other than those sold from private collections.
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Lost license Important?
Lost license Important?
Hey guys I'm just about to leave to Thailand and got drunk at my going away party and lost my wallet. Inside was my license and 18 + card
and I think it takes 2 weeks to get a replacement but I leave in 3 days. I have my license scanned and copied and my passport. will I need my Qld drivers license when travelling or will the copy be fine thanks
#1 scottyg has been a member since 15/1/2013. Posts: 4
Hope this is a lesson to you as to what can happen once you're over in Thailand partying it up at the Full Moon Parties. Just be glad that it wasn't your passport! :-)
If you're planning on hiring a motorbike, they will probably be more interesting in taking your passport off of you as collateral rather than your licence. The nice policeman who pulls you over for not wearing a helmet or some other infringement (fictional or otherwise) may have other ideas.
#3 busylizzy has been a member since 31/12/2007. Location: New Zealand. Posts: 2,152
Send busylizzy a private message Where has busylizzy been?
You won't need a drivers license unless you intend on driving (doh!) but as said above they usually take your passport (or copy of) as security when renting. If you have an accident or get caught at a police checkpoint they will demand a drivers license but you'll probably just get fined (around $10) for not having one, but of course you can forget any insurance cover without a license.
#4 Captain_Bob has been a member since 27/5/2006. Location: Thailand. Posts: 1,944
To legally drive a motor vehicle you need a Thai drivers license or an International Drivers License. You get the International Drivers License back home when you present a valid drivers license.
Young and drunk on a motorcycle is dangerous!! Motorcycle accidents account for the most tourist fatalities in Thailand!
If you don't plan on driving in Thailand having no license is only a problem back home.
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To drive in Thailand you are advised to have both driving licence and an IDP.
NEVER leave your pasport as security for anything, let alone a m'bike. Ignore this advice if you wish, but don't say you weren't warned when it all goes wrong.
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The main blonde character on the NBC comedy/drama "Harry's Law" is Harry's assistant Jenna Backstrom, played by actress Brittany Snow. The main character Harry, played by Kathy Bates, sometimes has her hair colored blonde as well, but it is partially grey as well even when it's dyed. Two other more minor characters on the show with blonde or partially blonde hair are Rachael Miller, played by Jordana Spiro, and D.A. Roseanna Remmick, played by Jean Smart.
Brittany Snow is best known for her roles in the TV shows "American Dreams" and "Nip/Tuck," as well as major roles in the movies The Pacifier, John Tucker Must Die, Hairspray, Prom Night, and The Vicious Kind.
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Baidu, the mainland's top internet search services provider, will continue to bolster its investment and marketing strategies after reporting hefty gains in the third quarter.
'China's search industry is still in its early stages, and as the clear industry leader we see enormous room for continuing growth as users and online marketing customers become increasingly sophisticated,' chairman Robin Li Yanhong said.
Baidu said third-quarter net profit jumped 80 per cent from a year earlier to 1.88 billion yuan (HK$2.3 billion) on the back of strong customer spending and increased user traffic.
'In particular, spending by large customers significantly outperformed our expectations as we continued to build strong relationships with high-quality companies,' Li said.
Revenue soared 85 per cent to 4.18 billion yuan. Most of that income was generated from online advertisers.
Baidu had about 304,000 active online marketing customers in the quarter, up 11.8 per cent on the year. Average revenue per customer was about 13,700 yuan, up 65.1 per cent.
Market research firm Analysys International estimated Baidu's share in the mainland's desktop online search market rose to 78.2 per cent from 75.9 per cent in the previous quarter and 73 per cent a year earlier.
By comparison, Google continued to lose market share on the mainland, to 17.2 per cent from 18.9 per cent and 21.6 per cent, respectively.
Baidu, which is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States, forecast fourth-quarter revenue of 4.41 billion yuan to 4.54 billion yuan, an increase of 80 to 85 per cent.
Jennifer Li Xinzhe, the company's chief financial officer, said most of its online marketing customers were from the medical and health care, education, machinery, travel and business services sectors.
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TinySoar is an implementation of the Soar artificial intelligence architecture that is intended to run on a memory-constrained device, like a robot. Soar is a "real time" (as opposed to "off-line") performance runtime that incorporates acting, planning, and learning in a rule-based framework.
TinySoar consists of two primary components. The first is a portable, light-weight runtime that implements the Soar decision cycle as a host for a Soar agent. The second is a Tcl extension that is used to create and debug Soar agents, and then export them into a format that can be compiled into the runtime component.
A sample embedding (in fact, the one that inspired the project!) is also included: alternative firmware for the Lego® Mindstorms RCX that embeds the TinySoar runtime. Using this firmware, you can control a Lego robot with a Soar agent. (Disclaimer: this site is neither endorsed by nor associated with Lego. I'm telling you this because every other Lego Mindstorms site does the same.)
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Customer Case Study: Citrix XenDesktop Transformation at Centene Corporation
The Centene Corporation is a nationwide provider of healthcare services to governmental healthcare plans, healthcare consumers, providers, and other organizations. In this white paper, learn about Centene Corporation's desktop transformation journey using Citrix technologies.
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Kick Back & K Banger-My School Remix/4 Time 4 (Double Pack)
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Kick Back (Beat maker of Da Shogunz) and K Banger (Emcee from New Jersey), first began working together in 2010, and later released the track "Ode To New York" on the Cosmic Trippin' 12" in 2012. Beats were exchanged for cultural history and knowledge, and supplemented with historic rhymes, thanks to K Bangers extensive involvement in Hip Hop culture since the birth of it. With a slew of unreleased tracks, Ozone Crew is proud to present 2 of some vaulted collaborations between Kick Back and K Banger.
Side A - "My School"+*
- My School can be broken down into relative situations between a master and a student, or a teacher and a pupil. With an affinity for old school Kung Fu flicks, Kick Back first heard the main samples as background music used in "Grand Master of Shaolin Kung Fu". Once he tracked down the samples on wax, some demos were produced. Vocal snippets were also used from the movie. Fast forward from 2010 to 2014, where Kick Back resampled the same wax and updated the track, utilizing the Akai MPC 60ii for the whole of the beat, as well as inviting Amsterdam's own Jan Driessen to play his Alto Saxophone live in the studio. K Banger displays his mental prowess as he provides lessons to be learned in the art of shaping the youth and expanding the culture, through the classroom.
Side B - "4 Times 4"**
- 4 Times 4 can be taken as self explanatory. A rugged mix of a commonly known, yet hard to find sample, and updated 12bit drum rhythms. The track was originally made and recorded in 2010. Once Kick Back obtained his Akai MPC 60ii, he resampled the sounds through the machine, and created new 12bit drums to underlay the original track. With cuts by Da Shogunz own, Mr. Nylson, and cosmic Kung Fu rhymes by K Banger, the track reminds us how the art of rap used to be raw. As put by K banger, "All the waste from the airwaves is washin' ashore".
MPC 60II used for "My School Remix" and the drums on "4 Times 4"
Tracks originally recorded in 2010
Additional co-arrangement by Propo'88 (of Da Shogunz)+
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Cyber Monday-BIGGEST Online Shopping Day in US History
If you were one of the those in sweats, eatin' cheetos and tapping the keyboard, you helped make history.
According to data posted from CNN, a 25% increase was seen over last year for Cyber Monday...and according to the preliminary figures, it was the biggest single volume shopping day online in US history. When combined with the 2009-2010 increase of 33% from the previous year, that means online holiday shopping has grown a whopping 58% since 2008! And, that despite a healthy increase in what they call the 'brick and mortar' stores as well. Online shopping for November has now reached 15 billion dollars. Did you do most online?


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Welcome to Pavilion Motor Lodge. A fun filled family vacation begins here. No streets to cross to the beautiful, relaxing Atlantic Ocean. Take a refreshing swim, stroll the beach or ride a bicycle on Ocean City's famous five-mile boardwalk.Ocean City's year round events await you. From the Spring Block Party, the Corvette or Street Rod weekend, Night in Venice and Indian Summer Weekend, there is always something for everyone.The lodge offers guests color cable TV in tastefully furnished room featuring double beds or queen, full bath, complimentary refrigerator, air conditioning / heat, direct dial phone and daily maid service. For large families, connecting rooms are available.For your comfort and convenience, the Pavilion offers elevator service, laundry facilities, ice and beverage machines and free parking. Get the most of a sunny day at the shore by using our shower and changing room next door to the pool upon check-out. Seasonal.


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Sure, you could whip up a batch of Mimosas or Bloody Marys, but why not liven up this year's Easter brunch celebration with something a little more unexpected? From frothy sours to fruity punches, try these spring-ready Easter cocktails.
Arancia Julius
This Harvey Wallbanger riff was inspired by Cari Hah's memories of drinking Orange Julius smoothies as a kid.
Amaretto Sour
Put those Easter eggs to good use and whip up this inventive twist on the classic sour.
Bee's Breakfast
With fresh berries, honey and yogurt, this just might be the perfect brunch cocktail.
French 75
One of our favorite crowd-pleasing Easter cocktails is the bubbly French 75.
Green Eyes
Chartreuse ups the herbacousness of this gin cocktail from bartender Andrew Volk in Portland, Maine.
Homemade Pimm's
Combining gin with sweet vermouth and a dash of port and Cointreau, this delicious punch is served with sparkling, homemade lemonade and loads of fresh fruit, mint and cucumbers.
Two Charlies
This spring-ready cocktail features one of the most natural flavor pairings: savory carrot juice and spicy ginger.
Sea of Cortez
This crème de cassis stunner offers an updated take on the classic El Diablo cocktail.
S'il Vous Plaît Sparkling Cocktail
Thyme syrup lends an herbal edge to this simple sparkling cocktail.
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A sunny spritz with rum, St. Germain, grapefruit juice and rosé.


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I was just talking to someone about great movie catch phrases. The thing about the above that was so incredible is that people started saying "Go ahead make my day" before the movie came out, on the basis of having seen the trailer. I was in a movie theater and this trailer came on, and when Clint Eastwood said, "Go ahead, make my day," everyone fell out of their seat laughing.
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The Inside Lane with Michael Parker, Grant County boys' track and field coach
Q: Who are some of your top returning runners, and why?
A: Kody Thompson in the sprints, Jeffrey Covington in the distance events and Joe Soden should be the top returning field person for us this season.
Q: Who are some notable newcomers that could make an impact?
Dugout Discussion With Marlin Gregg, Grant County High School Softball Coach
Q: Who are some of your top returning players, and why?
A: Senior Brittany Miles and junior Alesa Collinsworth. Brittany has been our leadoff hitter the last three years. Both are leaders not by assignment but through their actions and dedication to playing.
Inside the Base Lines with Buck Walter, Williamstown High School Baseball Coach
Q: Who are some of your top returning players this season?
A: Michael Walter, Patrick Gatewood, Patrick Spoonamore and Joel Price, a sophomore. Joel is our number two pitcher and a crafty guy.
Q: In addition to Michael, who else will pitch for you this spring?
Dugout Discussion with Williamstown Softball Coach Mark Wilhoit
A: Amanda Goodrich, Emily Webster, Jaclyn Stith, Amber Vance, Ashlee Holt, Tori Wilhoit and Emma Harris. All of these players are returning starters from last year's team, and our experience level returning is good.
Inside The Base Lines With Van Duncan, Grant County High School Baseball Coach
The Inside Lane With Brian Soules, Grant County High School Girls' Track and Field Coach
A: Our top returning runner this year is junior Natalie Norman. Last year, as a sophomore, she was the regional champion in the 800 meter run and finished third in the Class AAA state meet running a personal best time of 2:21.
"If what you did yesterday looks important today, you haven't done a lot today."Former Thomas More College baseball coach Jim Connor.
As a 7-year-old in Owen County, Bobby Young knew he would be a baseball player, but never once did he imagine having a career that would take him from Owen County to Thomas More College and then onto the Major League Baseball stage.
With a combination of five returning players and several new faces, Williamstown High School softball coach Mark Wilhoit is excited when talking about what the 2008 softball season could hold in store for the Lady Demons.
"We have good numbers this season with 20-21 players coming out for practice. Of those, a few are new players who can help us. We've got five juniors and two pitchers back," Wilhoit said.
The five juniors include Amanda Goodrich, Jaclyn Stith, Emily Webster, Amber Vance and Ashlee Holt.
When Williamstown High School baseball coach Buck Walter discusses this year's team, he casts an eye toward the pitcher's mound and smiles.
The reason?
Williamstown brings back senior pitcher Michael Walter, who last year set the school record for strikeouts in a season and is also drawing attention from several colleges. In addition, the Demons will lean on the arm of sophomore Joel Price, who Walter says is "a crafty guy."
Grant County High School baseball coach Van Duncan has two goals heading into the regular season opener on March 25.
One his team can control—making Grant County High School and the Grant County School District proud.
The other depends solely on whether or not the weather will cooperate with the Braves, allowing them to get some time on the field.
"The weather has greatly limited what we can and can't do, but the players have been extremely flexible and we've had some good indoor practices," said Duncan.
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Mumbai, March 9 -- It is a feather in director Neeraj Pandey's cap that senior member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lal Krishna Advani is all praise for his recent release Special 26.
The accolades came when Advani's daughter Pratibha recently gifted him and his wife Kamla, a special screening of the film at the Mahadev Road Auditorium in Delhi for their 53rd wedding anniversary. Advani, who also liked Neeraj's directorial debut A Wednesday (2008), watched the film with a few of his friends.
"When my daughter Pratibha saw Special 26, she, knowing that I had liked Neeraj's first film A Wednesday, recommended this second movie as well. She said, 'Since it's February and your wedding anniversary (February 25) is special for you and mom, why not have a show for your friends?' And that is how our family and friends enjoyed the film that day," said the 85-yearold leader.
Advani sounded quite familiar with Neeraj's career as he critically appreciated the film, drawing comparisons with the director's debut movie. "After being away from the film scene for four years, Pandey has produced yet another thriller in the form of Special 26. This second film has one advantage over Neeraj's debut film - that it is based on an actual event that took place in 1987," said the veteran politician.


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Boston Bruins: Caron's Strong Play Welcome as Bruins Struggle to Stay HealthyMarch 7, 2012
There's a bit of an "all hands on deck" situation for the Bruins at the moment.
With Nathan Horton and Rich Peverley still sidelined for the forseeable future, and a recent string of injuries seeing Daniel Paille, Johnny Boychuk, Andrew Ference, Tuukka Rask and as of last night, Benoit Pouliot miss time, considerable slack must be taken up in order for the B's to stay afloat.
For the past two games, Jordan Caron has certainly done his part.
On Sunday, Caron notched a goal and an assist in a losing effort at Madison Square Garden versus the New York Rangers. Easily one of Boston's best skaters all afternoon, Caron drove to the net hard, kept his legs moving and kept the B's in a game that saw them drop to an early 2-0 deficit.
Last night, we saw more of the same from Caron, who tallied twice and added a helper to lead the Bruins' to a huge 5-4 victory in Toronto. The first multi-goal game in his brief NHL career, Caron's presence on the stat sheet was matched by his presence on the ice, as the young winger's confidence seemed to grow with every shift. These compounded performances give Jordan five points and three goals in his last two games.
Caron's recent emergence could not have come at a better time for a Bruins squad that is currently limping to the finish line. Not only have the Bruins posted a mediocre 15-13-2 record since January 1, but it appears as if the B's have finally caught the injury bug.
In an attempt to plug some holes in the lineup, GM Peter Chiarelli dealt for veteran forward Brian Rolston and defensemen Greg Zanon and Mike Mottau at the deadline. However, the sudden outbreak of injuries has basically neutralized those deals and leave the Bruins looking as thin as ever in terms of depth at the moment.
Coupled with uninspired, inconsistent play since Horton's concussion and subsequent setback, the Bruins have watched the Rangers take a commanding lead of the Eastern Conference, while feeling the pressure of a surprising Ottawa club breathing down their necks for the division crown. In order to fend off the Senators and clinch home-ice, it is crucial for the Bruins to get contributions from not only their best players, but from their role players as well. Something that helped the B's to defeat a Vancouver team that topped nearly every statistical category only one year ago.
Jordan Caron's performance this week is certainly a welcome addition to a struggling team's game, and if it can be extended, it will take some pressure off young guys in the top six to perform now. However, his impressive play may also help Caron to take that next step in his development.
The Bruins' first-round draft pick in 2009 had a strong showing out of the gate last season, making the big squad and scoring three goals in his first seven games. Since then, his play has plateaued a bit, leading many to believe that Caron's full potential was being displayed. Overshadowed by Tyler Seguin, as well as Brad Marchand's coming out party, Caron's stock dropped in the eyes of many fans last season, and hasn't returned to the level of his debut since.
What Caron's strong play as of late can do is jump-start a 21-year-old kid with plenty of talent, giving him the confidence to raise his game to the next level. Caron is young and has plenty of time to hone his skills, but two strong showings could do wonders for his confidence level, as well as reinforce the good habits he has been demonstrating.
As for the Bruins, the month of March is packed with 17 games. Things will not get easier, and until healthy bodies return to the lineup, each player will be looked at to step up and pull their weight. Should Jordan Caron continue to build on his strong play, it will prove to be immensely helpful to his team as well as his future.


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NEW YORK -- In the second year of UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan's policy of UN engagement with the private sector, the Group of 77 Friday called for appropriate rules to guide such an engagement.
In a declaration at the end of their meeting on Friday, G-77 foreign ministers said the rules of the UN system's engagement with the private sector should be developed through an inter-governmental process and that the rules should also include Annan's Global Compact Initiative.
The Global Compact Initiative, announced by Annan last year, is aimed at enabling the UN to work with corporations to evolve responsible policies on issues of human rights, the environment and labour rights.
Other issues covered in the ministers' declaration include a call on the international community to take initiatives for less developed countries, covering such areas as poverty eradication, debt cancellation, increased development assistance, equitable implementation of World Trade Organisation Agreements and free access of their exports to world markets.
The ministers expressed concern at the spread of HIV/AIDS and other contagious diseases and stated their support for a special session of the General Assembly to address the problem comprehensively.
Noting the lack of progress in the implementation of key aspects of the 1992 agenda for environmentally sustainable development, the ministers emphasised the need for the ten-year review conference of the agenda to focus on identifying the challenges to the implementation of the agenda and adopt
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Of particular concern to the ministers was the failure of developed countries to provide concessional resources and transfer of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries as agreed at the 1992 conference on sustainable development.
The declaration also noted the ministers' concern over the chronic financial difficulties of the UN, attributing the situation to the failure of major contributors to pay their dues in full and on time.
Turning to the call for change in the scale of assessment of contributions to the UN budget, the ministers said the principle of "capacity to pay should be the fundamental criterion in apportioning UN expenses to member states.
At their meeting, the ministers also elected Iran to succeed Nigeria as chairman of the 133-member group in January 2001.
Nigeria took over the leadership of the G-77 in January.
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Moving up the list of literary length, I'm transitioning from the Hugo-nominated novelettes to the Hugo-nominated novellas. Let's start at the bottom:
6. "The Chaplain's Legacy" by Brad Torgersen.
This is an astonishingly bad story.
It literally opens with multiple pages of hamfisted "As you know, Bob" exposition. My favorite part of this incredibly lengthy sequence is, "As you know, Bob, you're the one who brokered the original cease-fire with the horrible aliens." I was really hoping the response to that would be, "Well, gosh, I'd plumb forgot that, Bobette! Thank goodness you reminded me!" Instead, the actual response is, "As you know, Bobette, I managed to convince the aliens that human religion was such a fascinating mystery that they shouldn't wipe us out until they understood it."
And thus we come to the central premise of the story: The aliens are genetically incapable of experiencing "faith" in anything they can't directly observe or scientifically prove. (There are several problems with that, but let's ignore them.) During the previous war, a human prisoner of war (our main character) realized that the alien scientists studying them were really interested in the concept of "religion" and managed to negotiate a ceasefire in exchange for teaching them about it. (This is fairly flimsy and is never really locked down with the kind of specificity required to make it seem in any way believable, but let's ignore that, too.)
Where the story completely falls apart into silliness is when it's revealed that the aliens refuse to talk to anyone about religion except the main character: Scholars and religious leaders and actual experts are offered, but the aliens refuse to talk to them. Okay, I'll assume there's some sort of hand-wavey "this is the way of the aliens" thing going on (although Torgersen never bothers to perform the hand-wave), but it gets even worse when it's revealed that humanity itself has completely ignored this guy — the linchpin of human survival — for decades. And then it gets completely absurd when we learn that this guy is pretty much completely ignorant about religion and refuses to educate himself about religion in any way.
This final point might, in some way, be defensible if this was a story about this guy's bullheaded stubbornness and ignorance. But, incredibly, that's not the story: Instead we're told repeatedly (and ad nauseum) that this guy will "do anything to finish the job, even if it means disobeying orders." Apparently "anything" doesn't include doing the one thing that might let you succeed at your job.
While this incredible sequence of baffling exposition is tumbling out through turgid and repetitive prose (the second scene literally consists of the exact same exposition as the first scene being delivered through a slightly different set of characters exchanging "as you know, Bob" witticisms), the actual plot of the story is slowly unfolding. And it is equally hilarious: The humans have managed to reverse engineer some of the alien technology and have rebuilt some of their infrastructure from the previous war. If they have enough time they might be able to level the playing field, but they know that if fresh hostilities break out that they're seriously, seriously screwed.
So the humans decide it would be a great idea to start the war themselves by assassinating the alien leader at a peace conference.
You might think that would be the nadir of the story, but no: You still haven't gotten to the part where the main characters try to outrun spaceships on foot.
Grade: F
5. "Wakulla Springs" by Andy Durance and Ellen Klages.
"Wakulla Springs" is a beautiful, haunting, multi-generational story rich in atmosphere and character and subtle drama. It is easily the best-written and possibly the most entertaining novella nominated for the Hugo Award this year.
It also isn't speculative fiction.
So while I highly recommend that everyone reading this take some time out of their day to read it over at Tor.com; to savor all of its rich complexities; to luxuriate in its soft warmth; to swim through its crystal clear prose; to twist painfully in its easy evocation of a primitive and savage age… Ultimately I'm constrained by the same standard I confronted with "If You Were a Dinosaur, My Love" in the short story category: This story fundamentally doesn't qualify for the award, and therefore I'm forced to rank it here.
Grade: A
3."Six-Gun Snow White" by Catherynne M. Valente
While reading "Six-Gun Snow White" I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop and for the story to reveal some incredibly clever (and hidden) dimension which would transform it into a mind-blowing experience. But… the shoe never drops. This is a story which fundamentally asks, "What if Snow White was a Native American girl who… I dunno… had a gun?" And then reveals that the answer is, "She would be a Native American girl who has a gun."
There's just something lacking in it.
This simplistic reading of the story, however, does it a fair share of disservice. The reason I was waiting to have my mind blown is because Valente's storytelling is incredibly complex, her prose is richly compelling, her fantastical imagery is richly evocative, and her exploration of character is heart-wrenching. Valente is also doing some really fascinating deconstruction work on the underlying fairy tale and using it to inject immense depth and breadth into her characters.
In short, it's a great story and it is told with precision and skill. It just never quite reaches the point of critical mass necessary for the scintillating fission it holds out with a tantalizing and yet ultimately unfulfilled promise.
Grade: B-
2. "Equoid" by Charles Stross
Charles Stross writes great and imaginative stuff and he writes it faster than I can keep up with it.
"Equoid" is part of his Laundry series, featuring a mid-level employee of the British intelligence service dedicated to dealing with the hidden realities of the Mythos. Previous entries in the series generally take a fascinating and original spin on the Lovecraftian Mythos and hybridize it with a satire or homage of a popular thriller or spy novelist (Len Deighton in The Atrocity Archive; Ian Fleming with The Jennifer Morgue; and so forth).
"Equoid" follows the same model by unveiling an incredibly clever and utterly creepy Lovecraftian interpretation of unicorns and then crosses that with a satire of… H.P. Lovecraft.
And that combination doesn't quite work. Partly for the same reason that Woody Allen's Casino Royale or Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers fall flat (trying to satirize a creator with their own work is problematic at best), but also because it seems somewhat mean-spirited to write a series of bestselling novels on the foundation of Lovecraft's work and then write a story where you literally call him a hack. When you're standing on the shoulders of giants you shouldn't unzip your trousers and start pissing on the giants.
I don't even really think that Stross intends for the story to come off this way, but I've read it twice now and the bad vibe it has really takes the shine off.
With that being said, Stross' conception of the unicorn is awesome. And the plot races forward in a careless careen of headlong excitement. So I still recommend it.
Grade: B
1. "The Butcher of Khardov" by Dan Wells
When I first scanned the list of nominees for Best Novella, I'll admit that the WarMachine tie-in fiction was the last story I expected to top my list. But here it is.
And the reason it's here is because "The Butcher of Khardov" is just a fantastic piece of fantasy fiction: Wells centers his story around the biography of a strong central character and then presents the tightly plotted arc of the character through a cleverly constructed non-linear narrative that cranks up the dramatic stakes.
It should be noted, perhaps, that I am not personally well acquainted with the WarMachine universe, so the milieu of this story really had to live or die on its own merits. And it thrives. The fantasy elements are interesting, the depth of the setting is leveraged to also create a sense of distance within the character's own timeline, and the day-to-day life of the inhabitants is vividly transmitted through the page.
Grade: B+
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WNYC's It's A Free Country and The Takeaway are convening a People's Debt Committee, made up of listeners and readers from around the country. They'll talk with each other - and you - online and on air to offer their own take on debt, spending, and what can be done to fix our budget.
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Teddypig's review of Going Down by Ann Somerville
Gay Science Fiction & Fantasy released by Lulu (self-publishing house) on 27 Jan 08
Ann Somerville obviously loves this world she has created here in Going Down. The scope of world-building is rich and lightly foreign in feel and the characters she populates it with are familiar in some ways and fascinating in others. Paranormal gifts like empathy and telepathy are relatively common place and these gifted people populate the crowded streets in an almost ordinary fashion and their jobs in the Corps reflect a culture that has found a way to benefit from them.
[Ed.: The proceeds from the book are being donated by the author to Doctors Without Borders.]
Derzo Einan an empath, and our hero, is suffering though. He went through a traumatic event that has left him in pain and unable to function. He goes day after day abusing drugs and booze to ease his frayed nerves and numb the gift that has become a curse to him. He will eventually meet up with Troe Thalem, a man who suffers almost as greatly as he does but together they might just find the solution to their problems and the inner salvation they seek.
I would NOT consider this "Gay Romance" or "Gay Erotica" even slightly which are two of the tags that I saw on the Lulu page for this story. It is way way way too Young Adult in feel. That's not a horrible thing in all honesty and it does not feel forced. Reading Ann Somerville's Going Down I caught a hint of Ursula K. Le Guin peeking from amongst the cracks here and there.
I have got to ask because it kept coming up when thinking about this story… Why bother to even hint at a possible romance between the two men towards the end when you never really define them sexually for most of the book? I was fine without it really and with their situation and the emotional scars etc etc etc, and so little time left in the story for any real romantic development or for understanding how homosexuality was handled in the society they lived in, I came away finding the stronger sexual tones used at the end a little heavy handed to me. I am just saying the whole homosexual nature of this story seemed unused and unnecessary to even be commented on.
I guess others will see this as a sweet type of gay romance, which I think is more implied than actually written, but I grew up reading Young Adult, Science Fiction/Fantasy buddy stories and adding in my own spicy homosexual undertones and this is a fine example of the kind of story I thrived on.
I just wish it had more adult flavoring.
Derzo Einan wanted to help people, and for fifteen years he rescued others from fires, floods and natural disasters. But in the aftermath of a horrific event, he's left unable to help anyone, not even himself, his gift of empathy now more of a curse and his career in tatters. Running from his demons, Einan finds refuge in a big city, discovering an underclass of helpless hopeless people even worse off than himself—and another soul as troubled and damaged as him. In saving one more person, will he find his own salvation?
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Planning Service has recommended approval of an application from Ballyvesey Holdings Ltd for a residential and commercial development in Ballyclare.
The project could see the development of vacant land north east of Hillhead Road to provide housing on 70 per cent of the site, alongside an area of employment/industry.
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Immersive Translucent Cave | COS+Snarkitecture
Recently, Milan's Salone del Mobile played host to an interesting yet simplistic and effecrive installation. A Swedish Clothing store, COS commissioned Daniel Arsham and Alex Mustonen of Snarkitecture, a New York based design studio to create an installation which reflects the company's style and aesthetics.
The designers came up with a simplistic approach of using thousands of clothing strips as flowing stalactites of varying lengths thus creating a cave like environment all around. The fabric used by the designers is same as that used by the clothing company in their recent Summer/Spring collection.
The visitors would walk through this cavernous structure which directs them to a certain path while teasing them to rifle through the ribbons that acts as a translucent curtain. Stools are also available in the space so that visitors could sit down and enjoy the visual treat and interact with the luminescent material while feeling the tranquility of such a space.
According to the designers, "What we came up with is an immersive environment that draws on familiar qualities of fabric and the primal nature of caverns to create a world of reflection, exploration and interaction."
This installation is a perfect example of how even a simple design intervention could impact the overall environment of any given space.
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Calvin Worsnup
Role: System Engineer, Blackboard Inc.
Major: B.S., Computer Science, '13
Why are you proud to be a Spartan? I am proud to be a Spartan because I believe that our university brings students many incredible opportunities that are unattainable in any other community. The potential for development and networking at SJSU is enormous.
Favorite SJSU memory: I really enjoyed my time serving as the Associated Students President. I really felt I hit my full stride as a student and gave back to my community in the fullest way I could.
What activities/organizations were you involved in as a student? I was on the Board of Directors for Associated Students for 3 years. I was an Orientation Leader assisting Freshman register for classes and become acquainted with the University. I was an involved member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon for 4 years.
Which SJSU professor/staff had the greatest impact on you and why? I would have to give kudos to the incredibly supportive staff in Student Involvement. They always gave me a space to talk, vent, and share my vision and ideas. It was through many of their programs that I grew into a leader and a mentor. I especially want to thank Rich Kelley, the Directory of Student Involvement, for advising me through my time in Associated Students.
What influenced your success in getting a job after college? I was inspired by SJSU's trials in educational technology. It blew my mind that using EdX and the Flipped Classroom, we massive reduced failure rates in an Electrical Engineering Course from over 40% failing to under 9%. That was incredible, I knew that I wanted to help contribute to these technologies.
What is one of your memorable career accomplishments? I've only just started my career, so I hope to have much more to share with you in 5 years. Currently I would say that my most memorable accomplishment is being able to be a lead on a major project within our team and delivering ahead of time. While at the same time being able to develop new friendships and mentor high school students through the Spark Program in San Francisco.
Advice to current SJSU students: My best advice I can give is to take advantage of every opportunity. If there is a meetup or networking opportunity, take advantage of that. If your friends randomly decide to have a beach bonfire in Santa Cruz, GO! These are the times you will learn and grow the most, so seize every opportunity each day brings.


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Ranch style condo on the ground level in very good condition has storage in garage, Master bedroom has a walk in closet. has central air,gas fireplace,patio area This unit is an end unit.
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Timber Cove
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Ranch style condo on the ground level in very good condition has storage in garage, Master bedroom has a walk in closet. has central air,gas fireplace,patio area This unit is an end unit.
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