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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Stalking the Wild Picnic Table
My inbox is flooded with emails from people asking what to do when they're traveling or otherwise away from the gym. Bringing a kettlebell along is usually not an option and folks using barbells and dumbbells can be stymied when faced with a week or two away from the gym. Further, while many people these days are discontinuing their pricey gym memberships neither they wish to purchase expensive workout equipment.
Well, the good news is that none of the above is necessary--or even desirable--for optimal fitness. The greatest, most efficient piece of workout equipment yet devised is absolutely free--it's your own body. There's only one problem: most people have no idea how to use it! Conventionaly assumed a humble beginners' activity--who then progress to more complicated machinery--I propose the reverse to be true: most people who consider themselves at an advanced level of fitness are unable to perform the most basic of body weight movements (and if they can do them, they exhibit such grievous form and technique as to be painful to even watch, much less empathize with the traumas their joints are undergong!)
In the more enlightened fitness circles, there is a trend afoot, which is to pull your own body weight, but it's been my observation that these well-intentioned Pied Pipers are generally doing more harm than good since they aren't knowledgeable in the ways of protecting the joints, primarily knees, elbows and shoulders.
If the unanticipated demand for my body weight training certifications is any kind of indicator, apparently others out there are seeing the same thing. People are not only eager to learn how to perform these classic exercises themselves but, more importantly, they want to learn how to properly instruct others. Best of all, once you learn and understand my body weight training system, every playground, tree and picnic table becomes your gymnasium. When you master the basic principles I teach, your fitness freedom is bounded only by the imagination.
I love body weight training and the freedom it provides. I've been figuring out this shit since sixth grade! I've learned from yoga masters, Special Ops soldiers, my own military experience, my years as a wrestler and martial artist, plus reading and studying all I can get my hands on. Many of the techniques I practice go back thousands of years, beyond even the golden age of Greece.
On a recent trip to Hawaii, my comely teen protege and I visited the beautiful Waipio Valley. After the strenuous descent, and even more strenuous ascent (in flip flops!) we encountered a large picnic pavilion overlooking this breathtaking valley. Now, you've seen similar pavilions within every city and state park and highway rest stop, well, everywhere. Most people use them as a flimsy excuse to sit down again and eat but the old coach recognizes exercise-rich potential when he sees it! These tables are ideal for impromptu roadside workouts. In fact, some of my most productive, memorable workouts have gone down in far-flung picnic pavilions out in who-knows-where obscurity. I'm not standing in line waiting for the bench press, Dog! I'll not fret about that pool of sweat someone left on the leg curl machine! I needn't even wipe up any of my own sweat I might be leaving! ( In fact, the humble gym towel is a great workout tool in itself and I'll show you a dozen ways to put it to use for a great upper body routine!)
You see, as a dog sees the whole world as a potential chew toy, I see the whole world as a potential workout implement...but back to Hawaii and our impending workout.
After dabbing my brow of the residual sweat from the rigors of the hike, and then a deep drink from the men's room faucet, I swiftly scanned the pavilion roof for a ledge or pipe where I could suspend myself for Pull-Ups--one of my favorite exercises. Hot dang, there was indeed a large, exposed beam running alongside the roof. Some pavilion roofs are hulking steel structures lacking a purchase for the fingers, but this one was perfect: a sizable, rough beam provided a good grip. Because of the grip, ledge (or tactical) Pull-Ups are especially challenging, very closely simulating the type of pulling needed to scale a wall or pull yourself through an open window...as I've done many times when locked out of the house during my thrice-married career. When you've been in as many impassioned relationships as I have, you develop mad cat-burglar skills out of necessity!
After Pull-Ups, next up on the list is the Dive-Bomber Push-Up, which is smilar to the Hindu push-up but for the reversal of the torso trajectory. The Dive Bomber, also known as the "Roller-Coaster" provides a strong shoulder component to nicely balance the Pull-Up's vertical pulling. I followed the Push-Ups with one of a favorite lower body exercise, the Pistol. While I'm fairly flexible and can easily hold my non-working leg up for Pistols, for many people that's a limiting factor. No problem-o, Pistolero, standing on the edge of a picnic table (or ledge) allows you to hang the leg down, so you can get a good squat workout even if you've with stiff hips and hamstrings. Indeed, I consider the picnic table the ideal pistol platform.
A picnic table will also support a superb lower back and hamstring exercise I include whenever possible, which is the bent-leg version of the Glute-Ham Raise. To perform, kneel on the picnic table bench, facing away from--and hooking the heels on the bottom ledge of--the table-top. Your legs will be bent 90-degrees (or more, depending upon the height of the table). As you lean forward from the waist, do not allow the hips to move backward. You will feel a tremendous contraction in the hamstrings as they work to stabilize the hips; the more the leg bends, the more difficult the movement. The hamstrings are work isometrically as stabilizers and the whole experience is fairly brutal. As such, this is one of my preferred body weight hamstring exercises. In the video below, the picnic table offered extremely unfavorable leverage and my hamstrings were literally in their most contracted position, where their strength is weakest, and received a hellacious workout. Carefully pad the knees with this one (I used my flip flops) as considerable pressure is placed on the patellas.
Finish up your workout by enlisting a belt, rope (or partner) to anchor the feet for Back Extensions. I usually tie an old jiu-jitsu belt around the bench, pad my hips with a towel, and perform either static holds or go for reps.
Another picnic table opportunity is the Dragon Flag (pictured above), a deservedly favored abdominal exercise of Bruce Lee. While the abs are working very hard as stabilizers, the Dragon Flag builds strength in the entire body.
Once again, with a picnic table, your imagination is the only limit. I have, upon occasion even turned a picnic table on end and held onto various bits to do my Pull-Ups, a la Sarah Connor exploiting her jail cell bunk as a Pull-Up device in The Terminator.
Besides picnic tables and the overhead kiosk itself, you might look around and see adjacent logs, boulders or large stones for the pickins. One of my most beloved strength exercises with stones is the Continuous-Underhand-Clean-and-Overhead-Press. This is a genuine whole-body builder and, when done in high reps, becomes quite cardio. One of the rules of the ancient Polynesian practice of stone lifting was not letting the stone touch the body during the process, which adds a whole new level of difficulty.
As you can see, no matter where circumstances may find you, there really is no reason to miss a workout.
Attend my body weight trainer certification and you'll learn how to safely and properly perform all of these exercises and more. If you're not yet capable of these movements, you'll learn the progressions to get you there. My next Body Weight Trainers certification is in Germany 14 June (conveniently located near Frankfurt) and while there is a good group already signed up, we're very accommodating here at MaxwellSC and would love to make space for a few more friends.
Let me know about your next roadside workout!
In Stength & Health,
16 comments:
- Georgie Fear, RD, CPT said...
Nice job Steve :) Thanks for giving us all extra ammunition to shoot down excuses whenever they arise, for ourselves and our clients.
Hope Hawaii was a blast, I went for my honeymoon last October and loved it.
- May 20, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Coach Steve,
Another true GEM delivered with quintessential Philly-esque humor. I trained with you and your students at Maxercise back in the mid 90's and even then it was obvious that you were ahead of the curve when it came to Martial Arts (one of the first Gracie JJ Black Belts in America) and Fitness (bodyweight, KBs etc) I've been involved with fitness and MA for a long time and I ALWAYS tell anyone that will listen that if you want to know what is the latest and most effective means of training and fitness is find out what Steve Maxwell is doing and buy all his stuff.
I have found in all my years of travel that the most knowledgeable and DEADLIEST people that I have met have also been the most approachable and humblest with a willingness to share what they have learned. I believe that this description fits you. Many wishes for your continued success.
Mark Cole
PS Any plans to come to Colorado?
- May 20, 2009 at 9:32 AM
- Eric Moss said...
When people talk about the square footage of whatever generic gym they have I always say mine is bigger then yours and has free tanning. Gotta love the great outdoors.
- May 20, 2009 at 8:56 PM
I know it's off topic but Steve, I want to ask you about DMSO - I remember your old posts and I know you are - or you were - using DMSO. In Poland - where I'm from - this agent is not know you can't buy DMSO just like that.
But it looks exciting and I would like to ask you
- what do you think about DMSO
- does it "work" as good as some claim
- is it safe to use
- and what form do you prefer
thank you very much
and best regards from Warsaw
- May 21, 2009 at 1:26 PM
- Mich said...
Great Post!
You MUST create a bodyweight exercise DVD--correct form,avoid injury, etc for those who cannot attend a workshop or cert--why not film one?
I'll buy it!
- May 21, 2009 at 2:30 PM
- Kawika said...
Until I read your blog post I was looking at your pics and thought to myself, "Hey, that looks like the Waipi'o Lookout and the stream running through Waipi'o Ahupua'a."
As soon as I started reading your blog post, my thoughts were confirmed. Awesome that you found Waipi'o beautiful to behold. My family is from the area and being on O'ahu, I make the occasional journey/foot trek down Waipi'o. I also found it awesome that you could turn the pavilion into a suitable gym. Did you do the whole trek by foot (up and down)?
Great blog post.
- May 21, 2009 at 7:23 PM
- Steve Maxwell said...
Thanks for writing George. Hawaii was a blast. I hope every day is a honeymoon for you and yours.
- May 22, 2009 at 7:46 AM
- Steve Maxwell said...
Hi Mark,
I thank you for the kind comments. I have no plans for coming to Colorado, but I would like to. If you have any ideas about where I could hold a work shop or certification, let me know.
- May 22, 2009 at 7:52 AM
- Steve Maxwell said...
You and I own the biggest, grandest gym in the world. It's everywhere, anywhere and out there.
- May 22, 2009 at 7:55 AM
- Steve Maxwell said...
I'll devote a blog to DMSO soon. It does work and I still use it. You can buy it on line. I'm using it on my shoulder right now. I swear by this stuff.
- May 22, 2009 at 7:57 AM
- Steve Maxwell said...
Your idea for a dvd is good. I demonstrate proper technique and safety pointers covering many exercises on my "Ultimate Upper Body Pull-up Workout" dvd.
- May 22, 2009 at 8:02 AM
- Steve Maxwell said...
Hi Kawika,
I found the Waipi'o valley to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. teresa and I hiked down form the upper parking area, in flip flops (we are into barefoot training). We beach combed and did some stone lifting then hiked back up. Whew, really steep. After a brief rest, I decided to get in some body weight conditioning work as described. I'm planning another trip to the islands this late fall. This time to Kauai and Maui.
- May 22, 2009 at 8:17 AM
Cool - thank you! I'm looking forward to see you insights on DMSO. I figured out that DMSO is used for years in Russia - I will try to get it from there ASAP. They were using it with great success in former Soviet Union too.
I wish you all the best
- May 27, 2009 at 4:18 PM
- Rafi Bar-Lev -TheFitnessAdviser.Com said...
Awesome article Steve,
I love body-weight exercises myself. Wherever there's a wooden beam, there's a pull up!
- June 12, 2009 at 6:57 AM
- Sifter said...
Can you help me?
I love Hindu Squats, my knees feel great, my legs feel great... but the next day my SI joint is KILLING me.
Yes, I don't bounce, I keep my back as straight as possible, feet not too wide. I stretch my hammies, calves, piriformis, and hip flexors. I don't want to give them up, (and flat footed sometimes hurts the knee)... any idea why my sacroiliac joint is disliking Hindu Squats??
Seems to be any move squat that is perfomed on ball of foot. Thank you, please reply, Sifter.
- July 15, 2009 at 8:11 PM
- Steve Maxwell said...
Sifter, you're probably leaning too far forward and it seems likely you may have a bilateral deficiency, ie one leg/hip/thigh is tighter and the other side is stronger. - Steve
- July 15, 2009 at 8:32 PM


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 51 diseños de 7 diseñadores freelance.
Hawai`i Lions Eye Bank & Makana Foundation
We area a non-profit organization that provides human eye tissue for sight restoring surgeries. We take care of Hawaii and other islands in the Pacific. Our logo is from a previous contest and we liked the creativity that you all brought with your submissions. So now that we are depleting our old stationary we wanted to come back.
We will be celebrating a 30th anniversary soon. So the winner of the contest will most likely be asked to do a variation on the theme. If we do there will be a bonus added to the prize.
One issue we will have is that we be relocating our office and possibly be adding a satellite office in the near future so we don't want to run in to the same stationary problem we had in the past, too much of the "old stuff" in the cabinet. So we will need to be able to change the address and such. {we do have a higher end color phase just so you know that we won't be killing your work with some piece of #r@! inkjet}
Feel free to send me your questions, concerns, etc. I can't always get to my e-mail every day but will try to respond as soon as I can.
Our target audience is our community, the people of Hawaii. However we do work with hospitals, doctors and other non-profits around the world.
What we want designed - letter head, business cards, # 10 envelope, & #10 envelope with single left side window.
Want full color (CMYK) but would like something that is not too ugly in b&w.
Format – now don't laugh too hard – we need to be able to print off the letter head & envelopes off in house for a while, so can we have it in a MS Office 2007 format? So if you bleed off colors - no problem, just please dont bleed off design or print.
The business cards – can we get it in publisher and PSD. We will want to print our one initially then get the Pro's in to print once we relocated.
Design- attached are 3 versions of our logo. The PSD version has a tagline with it. For this project feel free to separate the name, tag line and logo… that's all you… get creative with it. The colors we do like. If you can work with them all the better. (Personally I would like movement in the design BUT i cannot do what you all do so i will go with what works)

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Accidental e-mail attachment gets lobbyist in hot water with Senate majority leader
The e-mail that went out Thursday to every lawmaker from the lobbying firm of Colorado Legislative Services LLC wasn't supposed to be about Senate Majority Leader Morgan Carroll.
But that's who's getting the apology for it today.
Jim Cole, a partner at the firm and a longtime lobbyist at the Capitol whose clients include various oil and gas interests, sent the e-mail and said he simply attached the wrong document to the message.
"My intent was to send a completely different document extolling the virtues of compressed natural gas," Cole said.
What he sent instead was a briefing for one of his clients, Chesapeake Energy, outlining the political lay of the land for the 2013 session.
The memo explained how things had changed this session because Democrats were now back in control of the legislature, though Gov. John Hickenlooper, also a Democrat, had been friendly to the oil and gas industry, especially on the issue of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," as most people call it.
But what came next was definitely not meant for general consumption.
"The Senate numbers remain unchanged," the memo said. "The Democrats are still firmly in charge with a 20-15 margin. The Senate President is a moderate, but the new majority leader is an anti-oil and gas populist. She has aspirations of being attorney general and possibly governor and is using the anti-fracturing sentiment to get her wider exposure to the media."
The memo goes on to state there are at least three Senate Democrats friendly to the industry who don't want a fracking fight, and it explains the new makeup of the House and how oil and gas issues are viewed there.
Lobbyists prepare these insider briefings all the time for their clients, but they don't usually get leaked out – especially if they have such pointed criticisms of individual lawmakers, whom lobbyists may have to deal with on a range of issues for other clients.
Like other lawmakers, Carroll got the e-mail, too.
"My reaction was just that it was really stupid," she said. "It's just dumb to put it in writing let alone to accidentally send it out. This is probably a lesson for everybody. You've got to keep it sticking to issues."
Carroll said the memo wouldn't change anything she does as a lawmaker, but does make things "awkward" with the lobbying firm. And as for her political aspirations, Carroll said only that she'd be "crazy" to leave the legislature now with Democrats back in charge.
Cole said there haven't been any consequences so far to his mistake, and he's trying to smooth things over with Carroll.
"I am scheduled to meet with the majority leader this afternoon," he said. "I expect to give her an apology."
Cole called and told me he'd met with Carroll and the meeting went well.
"She's shown some clemency, and she wants to use this as an opportunity to form a different kind of relationship" with the oil and gas industry, he said. "She handled herself in a very professional and forthright manner and the meeting was positive.
"I told her that I ascribed motivations (to her) and it's not my place to do that, and I just apologized."


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School is in session around the county and at the Hutchinson Community College-sponsored welding school in Hillsboro. Eight students started class last week at the former AMPI facility, in an air-conditioned room on the south side of the building.
"We're still taking care of some housekeeping duties so far," said instructor Steve Swartz. "We have to work on safety instruction, OSHA 10 requirements, a math section, and a blueprint reading section — those all have to come first before we actually get into the lab and do some welding."
Hutchinson Community College took over the program last year from Butler Community College when area business leaders expressed an interest in keeping alive the technical training option for local students and workers.
"We are here to reach a variety of different students," Swartz said. "Right now I have eight enrolled, four are high school students (three from Marion, one from Canton-Galva), one non-traditional student, and several adults from Hillsboro and Herington who were either looking at a career change or needing certification or college credit to advance at their current position."
Swartz said plans to start classes during the summer did not materialize due to busy harvest schedules for potential students, and the fact that high school students were not ready to give up summertime hours.
"We really hope that high school students looking for something different in their schedules will capitalize on this program," Swartz said. "We give 14 college credit hours and I run it just like I would a regular college class."
The welding class takes three hours from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., every Monday through Friday.
"Since we are here so long, I allow a little latitude for breaks and something to drink," Swartz said. "I don't allow electronics like cell phones or iPods, but just like any college course, I treat the students like responsible adults until they prove me wrong. And they haven't done that."
Students completing the welding course in February will gain certification in MIG, metal, gas, wire welding, oxyacetylene and tungsten inert gas (TIG). They also will have completed safety and communication certificates and will be ready to step into the workplace.
"There is a need for these skills in this area," Swartz said. "There will be opportunities for these students to work in this area, or they will be qualified to go other places too."
Swartz said HCC was willing to offer additional and more advanced classes as well as assist students in finding intensive apprentice-type situations, after class completion if necessary.


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First of all, I'd like to add my welcome to the 2012 Texans rookie draft class. After living and visiting all over the country, I sort of think of Houston as the friendliest big city in America. I hope you end up loving Houston as much as I do.
This is my second annual message to rookies. I did one last year after the NFL cancelled the rookie symposium due to the lockout, and it was well received. I asked for Texans fans to add their own advice and messages to you in the comments, and I ask for fans to do that this year too.
So Hey Rookie! Welcome to the NFL.
We want you to get the best opportunity for the Houston Texans so here are some handy things to know about your new team and your new city:
Unwritten Rules. Every workplace has rules and unwritten rules and the NFL is the same. Just about every room in the Reliant Facility has a big fat digital clock in it. That is not by accident. They want you to have no excuses to be late. If you are right-on-time for a meeting, that means you are late.
As you likely know, anything labeled "voluntary" workout isn't really voluntary if you want to make the roster.
Coach Kubiak will repeatedly talk about "preparing like a pro" and "learning to be a pro." Never ever be late to meetings. Know your playbook. Be physically prepared. Take proper care of your body for recovery, hydration, nutrition. Do your work and go the extra mile. Seems obvious, but just about every year a new player gets in the doghouse for not doing what they are supposed to do.
Defensive Tackle Jeff Zgonina played in the NFL for 17 seasons and spent his last three with the Texans. Guess which guy was the first out on the field for practice every day. This guy:
A 7th round pick, Wide Receiver David Anderson stayed with the team for six years. His rookie year he did everything the coaches asked him to do and always looked for more. His do everything energy made him stand out that camp. Funny, solid locker room guy.
Camp isn't about you. It is what you can do for the team. Every year Gary Kubiak talks about how he doesn't care how you came to the team (drafted, undrafted, free agency) but how hard you work and prepare and achieve. It's not just talk. He's had undrafted guys succeed: From the longtime success of Bronco wide receiver Rod Smith (that is a great link) to standout running back Arian Foster, Kubiak is about rewarding effort, team-first actions and performance.
Supplements. The Texans' dietician Roberta Anding focuses on no-gimmick ways to eat food that acts as good fuel for your activities. She's not just interested in making you a better player but also making sure you are a healthy player after football. As I've been told, they do not promote supplements other than medical grade whey protein (not just any whey) for those players who might need it.
The NFL drug policy requires players to be responsible for knowing what substances go into their body. Doesn't matter if you didn't know something was tainted or it was an accident. Strict liability. Many over-the-counter supplements contain substances not on the label and these can trigger positive drug tests and a suspension. Avoid a stupid suspension by just not doing the supplement thing.
Roberta Anding is a nice person and can be very helpful in making sure you have the right fuel and hydration in your body for optimum athletic performance. A good person to listen to.
Heat Acclimation. Training camp is mostly outside. They have a practice bubble, but it uses artificial turf and they don't like to use it for most stuff. It's cramped with the entire team, and they like outside better for injury prevention. The team usually schedules a morning practice early to avoid mid-day sun, and then an afternoon walk thru in the practice bubble.
The Texans conduct a very fast paced practice. They always have but due to the new CBA, they have to get a lot done in a short time. It is always a challenge for rookies to stay hydrated and not get sick in the heat. Every year, rookies are usually the players that have the most heat problems.
Try to acclimate to the heat and humidity before practices start. Listen to the club as far as hydration issues go. As they say, "You can't make the club from the tub." You also can't make it if you are unable to perform well due to heat issues.
Houston Traffic. Houston like many major cities has traffic, especially during rush hours and at certain locations. If you want to spend less time in traffic during your day, you don't want to live too far away from Reliant Stadium. Areas like Bellaire and Midtown make the commute to work pretty quick.
Though it is a big city, there are many smaller communities within the city that make it not feel too big. If you live in the right spot, nothing you really need to get to is any farther than 15 minutes away by car. Very easy drivable city, though there's some areas/roads you want to avoid during rush hour.
Traffic is never never never never an excuse for being late.
Car Culture. In Houston, people pretty much drive everywhere. And you may be tempted to spend a ton on a car. But just because you have a nice ride you want to show off, you should leave it at home if you are going out. Using a car service/cab will always be cheaper than a DWI arrest. If you are driving a nice car late at night, you are invited to be pulled over no matter how much you've been drinking.
Social Media. With the advent of camera video/pictures, public figures face greater scrutiny than ever before. Just assume anything that you do publicly will end up on the web.
Things like Twitter and Facebook are great ways to create connections with fans but they are tools that need to be used wisely.
The best rule of thumb is not to post anything on social media that you would be ashamed to see on the front cover of the newspaper or have owner Bob McNair read. If you have any doubts, don't do it. Your friends may use social media in a different way, with cussing or nasty talk, but once you represent a team and a fanbase, you shouldn't do that any more.
Whether you stay with the Texans or not, future employers and fans will be able to see everything you post. And rightly or wrongly judge you for it.
Twitter shouldn't be used the same way that you text. If you use a lot of non-standard English in a public way through Twitter or say rude things, fans will assume that you aren't smart. Few people really know you, so fans make assumptions.
Reliant Stadium's Roof. Reliant Stadium has a retractable roof. They often open the roof if the temperature is between 80-50 degrees. The stadium is very vertical to keep the seats close to the field so there is usually not much airflow, and the temperature inside the stadium can be 15 degrees hotter than outside if the roof is open on a sunny day. Punt/kickoff returners sometimes has problems on sunny days returning kicks from the north end zone because the ball comes from the shade into the sun.
One good thing about the seats being close to the field is that the stadium can get very loud. They say studies show that it is equally loud whether the roof is open or not. Last year, the Texans kept the roof shut even on some pleasant days perhaps because they thought it would be louder.
The team has to choose whether the roof is open or closed before the game starts. And can't close it midgame. So if there is a chance of wind or rain, they usually choose to keep it shut.
The Bull Pen. The north end zone of the stadium is called "Bull Pen." It's the Texans version of the Browns' Dawg Pound. The fans on that side of the stadium stand for the entire game, and they can make it very loud for opponent offenses on that side of the field. The tunnel that the players come out on the field is on that side of the stadium. You want the Bull Pen on your side.
It used to be that after nice wins and the final game of the season, the players would high five fans and sign autographs over the wall throughout the stadium. In recent years, only a few players did that. Don't know if that was a players' choice or a corporate one where they wanted the players back in the locker room quickly. I think fans appreciate players who make the extra effort to connect with fans.
Again, Welcome to Houston. Houston is a city of entrepreneurs. You don't need to be from around here to succeed. If you embrace the city, work hard, try to do the right thing, you will get along here just fine.
Any Other Advice? So does anyone have any more (not joke) advice or things they would like to add to this? If not, just welcome the incoming Texans rookies.


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Gave these to my friend for her birthday.
"The Enrichment Center is committed to the well being of all participants. Cake and grief counseling will be available at the conclusion of the test. Thank you for helping us help you help us all." -GLaDOS
As a token of our appreciation, we've created these commemorative Portal earrings to remind you of all the fun we had… assuming you survive this last test of course.


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As machines become more productive and technologies advance, the international community has come together to provide structured guidance and tools to aid system developers in the design and assessment of machinery. The results will not only meet the performance needs of the final user, but also deliver an acceptable level of safety. This topic has been termed functional safety, and its importance has been highlighted by a recent revision and strengthening of a key European regulation — the Machinery Directive.
This illustration depicts a machinery directives and harmonized standards overview.
The Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and its harmonized standards provide system developers with tools and guidelines to specify, develop, and validate the safety robustness of machinery for all of its functions, in all of its operating modes, and for its intended use and foreseeable misuse. All of this must be done prior to the machinery being placed on the market or put into service within any European Union member country.
The directive is considered a new approach, meaning that the actual regulation outlines the essential health and safety requirements for applicable machinery. However, it does not provide any detailed information to guide the development of solutions. This type of directive relies on technical standards to provide guidance and solutions to meeting its stated requirements. Therefore, the standards and directives work in concert to specify the required result and the state-of-the-art process or solution.
Global impact
International safety standards — such as the harmonized ISO13849-1 standard — have been updated as a result of the revised Machinery Directive. ISO13849-1 has been developed within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) community to ensure that it is global in nature, not just a European standard. In addition, more specific safety demands are also reflected in industry specific standards — for example, ISO25119 for agricultural and forestry equipment and ISO15998 for earthmoving machines.
The harmonized standards are created and recast periodically to ensure they remain applicable and current as time and innovation continue to impact the machinery industry. This process, along with the collaborative efforts of the standards committees, helps ensure that the latest ideas and technology are represented within the resulting standards.
The adoption and application of the internationally recognized processes and tools for the design of control systems should benefit any machinery manufacturer — both inside the European Community and elsewhere, including North America.
Processes and tools
The primary intent of the functional safety concept is to maintain a machine's ability to perform its intended functions while ensuring the risk has been adequately reduced. Rigorousmachine system design processes are the key to complying with new functional safety requirements while simultaneously delivering optimum functionality, safety robustness, and system availability.
The first step in the design for functional safety is to determine requirements for the system. According to Directive 2006/42/EC, a machine manufacturer must ensure that a hazard and risk analysis is carried out in order to determine the health and safety requirements that apply to the machine. The machinery must then be designed and constructed taking into account the results of the risk assessment.
The key to this risk assessment — and the resulting risk reduction process — is achieving the required risk reduction functionality, referred to as the safety function. Multiple safety functions may be required to address all risk. By definition, the absence of any required safety functions may result in an immediate increase in the risk level for the machinery.
Under the previous guidelines, when a portion of the system was understood to be safety critical, the recommendation was to establish redundancy for that portion of the system. Today, however, the toolbox includes architecture categories and quantitative parameters, such as Mean Time To dangerous Failure (MTTFd), Diagnostic Coverage (DC), and Common Cause Failure (CCF). The tools enable a probabilistic evaluation of the safety-related part of a control system and rely on each other in order to deliver the required risk reduction.
The best implementation of this concept is achieved when risk reduction measures are seamlessly incorporated into the design of a machine's functionality. This level of system integration typically requires cooperation between the system integrator and the suppliers of components used in the system.
This graphical representation shows how EN954-1 fits in with ISO 13849.
Systems as solutions
The entire supply chain can participate in (and bring value to) this process to help machinery manufacturers meet these new requirements for critical machinery systems and subsystems. Traditionally, off-highway equipment has relied on hydraulic or mechanical systems to implement critical functionality, such as steering, propulsion, and work functions. These safety-related control systems have often been considered proven in use, (fault excluded). As electronics continue to grow as a vital means to enhance machine performance and effectiveness, the robustness of the entire system must be quantitatively assessed to ensure adequate risk reduction is achieved.
The challenge for OEMs is to design and verify vehicle functions in order to meet a specific performance level identified by the hazard and risk analysis, gather MTTFd data from individual component suppliers, and verify that the diagnostic coverage (DCavg) and CCFs are within required ranges.
Component suppliers, such as Sauer-Danfoss, are developing new products (in some cases pre-qualified) to help OEMs comply with new state-of-the-art standards and European law. System integrators and suppliers working together will speed up system development and qualification time, reduce total costs, and bring vehicles to market faster.
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Unearthing a Masterpiece was open from February 10 through May 12, 2013
More than 300 square feet and nearly 2,000 years old, this ancient Roman floor mosaic is one of the world's largest and best preserved. Discovered in 1996 in Lod, Israel (near Tel Aviv), the "Lod Mosaic" is often characterized as an archaeological gem. Learn about the mosaic's discovery, history and conservation in this limited time exhibition. See this unique masterpiece in its final United States venue before it travels to the Louvre in Paris and eventually becomes the permanent focus of the Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Center in Israel.
The Discovery of an Ancient Masterpiece
Dating to 300 CE, the "Lod Mosaic" is one of the most complete, well-preserved, and largest Roman mosaics ever found. It was likely commissioned by a high-standing Roman official for his private home. Alluding to gladiatorial games, the mosaic panels depict scenes of hunting, trading, and marine life; but the lack of human figures on any of the panels makes the Lod Mosaic very unusual. This exhibition presents the unique history and fascinating excavation of this impressive ancient Roman mosaic.
Excavating the Lod Mosaic
In 1996, workmen constructing a new highway in Lod, Israel (near modern-day Tel Aviv), made a shocking discovery: a 1,700 year old Roman mosaic under the surface of the road. At that time, the Israel Antiquities Authority conducted a rescue excavation that revealed a full series of mosaic floors, measuring roughly 27 by 50 feet overall. Conservators provided preliminary treatment of the mosaics, but they were then reburied until funding could be secured for the full scientific excavation and conservation. In 2009, excavators unearthed the Lod Mosaic once again. The mosaics were then separated into panels and rolled away from the earth. Three of these panels are on display in Unearthing a Masterpiece. Today, they remain in near perfect condition.
More details about the discovery, history, and conservation of the mosaic can be found here: http://www.lodmosaic.org/
The Lod Mosaic is on loan from the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Center. Penn Museum is deeply grateful to the Women's Committee for lead sponsorship of Unearthing a Masterpiece: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel, as well as for generous underwriting of the restoration of the Upper Kamin Entrance doors. Additional support is provided by Alexandra and Eric J. Schoenberg, Ph.D., and by the Julian A. and Lois G. Brodsky Foundation. Renovations to the Pepper Gallery, where the Lod Mosaic is on display, were generously underwritten by an anonymous gift in memory of Michel and Nelly Abemayor.


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Veteran running back Cedric Benson told FoxSportsWisconsin.com he signed with the Green Bay Packers for a chance to win the Super Bowl and that the Raiders and Detroit Lions had also made offers.
"Both teams needed backs,'' Benson said.
The Raiders' interest, never confirmed by team officials, had been speculated for months and made sense of late given injuries to running backs Taiwan Jones (hamstring) and Mike Goodson (neck).
With Jones and and Goodson inactive in the preseason opener against Dallas, Lonyae Miller replaced starter Darren McFadden after three plays and gained 39 yards on 15 carries with a long run of seven yards.
Rashawn Jackson, listed as a fullback, came on late and carried three times for eight yards.
The early stages of the new regime with Reggie McKenzie as general manager and Dennis Allen have seemed to indicate a preference for developing young talent rather than veteran players with high miles.
Benson, 29, has gained more than 1,000 yards in each of the last three seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals but in the last two years has averaged under 4 yards per carry, gaining 3.9 yards per attempt last season and 3.5 in 2010.
With James Starks sidelined indefinitely with turf toe, Benson could evolve as Green Bay's primary back.
That was unlikely to happen in Oakland, where McFadden looked healthy and explosive in the preseason opener with two rushes for 20 yards and gaining 18 yards on a screen pass on the first three plays from scrimmage.
Jones is listed as day-to-day with his hamstring strain and Goodson, who taken to the hospital last week with a neck injury, has no structural damage and is expected to return before the end of preseason.


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The Big 12 Conference has invited three affiliate members to compete with its institutions in future Big 12 Rowing Championships.
Kansas, K-State, Oklahoma, Texas and West Virginia will be joined by Alabama, Old Dominion and Tennessee beginning in 2015 with that season's Championship conducted at Lake Melton in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
These teams will compete under the Conference USA banner in 2014 for an NCAA automatic qualifying spot.
"We are excited to announce the addition of Alabama, Old Dominion and Tennessee to compete with our squads in this Championship regatta," said Dru Hancock, Senior Associate Commissioner. "We appreciate Conference USA hosting the event in 2014 and previous seasons, and look forward to continuing it under the Big 12 umbrella."
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Few cities in the country, much less the world, boast the density of resources found in downtown Boston.
Student Life in Boston
From New England Law's campus in the heart of the Theater District, it's an easy walk to such power centers as the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Financial District, the Massachusetts State House, and Boston City Hall. Also in the neighborhood are five public parks and green spaces, nine major shopping areas, restaurants serving 16 distinct regional and international cuisines, the libraries and resources of other Boston law schools, and more than two dozen museums, theaters, historic landmarks, and major cultural institutions including Symphony Hall and the Boston Public Library.
Among law schools in Massachusetts, New England Law's location is second to none in terms of opportunity. Proximity to 10 state and federal courts, along with numerous government agencies and law firms, gives students access to an almost unlimited array of clerkships, clinic placements, and employment opportunities. Boston's extensive public transportation system—just a few blocks from campus—reaches across town and deep into the city's neighborhoods, and commuter rail service provides students living in Boston and regionally access to hundreds of communities for both work and play. The areas' major thoroughfares are less than a mile away, making day or weekend trips a logistical cinch to other East Coast law schools for moot court competitions or other opportunities, or to the beach, mountains, and picturesque hamlets of New England for pleasure and diversion.
Places to Eat in Boston
- The North End offers some of the finest Italian food west of Torino.
- Stop by the unofficial pub of New England Law | Boston—the Sweetwater Café. Food, drinks, big screen TVs, and a Trivia Night on Tuesdays.
- Grab a hot pretzel at Rock Bottom Brewery. The variety of dipping sauces alone is worth the trip.
- Grab a bowl of New England clam chowder at the world-famous Union Oyster House, America's oldest restaurant.
- Catch an Irish National soccer match at M.J. O'Connor's Irish pub. Be sure to order the Tipperary Tips.
Sporting Events in Boston
- See the Red Sox play at historic Fenway Park. Then sample a blueberry beer at Boston Beer Works after the game.
- The Bruins and Celtics provide exciting entertainment at the TD Garden, and the New England Patriots are down the road in Foxborough, MA.
Museums and Shows in Boston
- Students in Boston can purchase same-day tickets to one of several theatre or ballet performances at a BosTix kiosk. The venues are just a few steps from campus.
- Visit the main branch of the Boston Public Library on Boylston Street for a historic courtyard study spot.
- Lose yourself at the Institute of Contemporary Art on the Boston waterfront.
- Indulge in some retail therapy at nearby department stores H&M, Filene's Basement, and Marshall's or at the designer boutiques on Newbury Street.
- Hear one of the many summer concerts at the Hatch Shell, including the Boston Pops 4th of July performance.
- Explore the Museum of Science and take in a planetarium show or a movie at the IMAX theater.
Enjoying the Great Outdoors in Boston
- Take a short walk to the North End and visit Paul Revere's House or the Old North Church.
- Run, bike, or rollerblade on the Esplanade, the Frederick Law Olmstead-designed park that borders the south side of the Charles River.
- Visit the Boston Public Garden where you can walk the weaving paths, sit and read on one of the many benches, enjoy a picnic lunch, or take a ride on the Swan Boats.
- The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, a mile-and-a-half of contemporary parks in the heart of Boston, features cooling waters, a carousel, and numerous concerts and other free events.


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Can someone check libclucene-dev and libclucene0ldbl packages on kubuntu. I had to install them on debain to get kdebase to build
(2010-03-05) http://packages.debian.org/search?keywords=kde-devel&searchon=names&suite=unstable§ion=all
"Sorry, your search gave no results"
In the line '../../src/qt-copy/configure <Qt options here> -prefix $QTDIR' it seems that either <Qt options here> should be commented out, or default options should be provided. Otherwise, this prevents a copy-paste install.
I noticed that in debian lenny you need libhal-dev to compile kdeplayground-base and libavformat-dev for k3b from extragear-multimedia from svn. Should that go somewhere else?
how about a 1-step "copy/paste this to install all necessary and optional packages" right at the top
for the last week or so, I haven't been able to build kdelibs on debian/unstable because I had libstrigiqtdbusclient-dev installed, as per this page. Now that I've removed that package, kdelibs builds.
I had to install automoc and libphonon-dev on kubuntu 8.10, but I didn't know if that was required for all systems, so I just put a note in the kdelibs section. --naught101 07:24, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
I'm also getting a build-in-another-dir error:
CMake Error at cmake/modules/MacroEnsureOutOfSourceBuild.cmake:17 (MESSAGE):
kdelibs requires an out of source build. Please create a separate
build directory and run 'cmake path_to_kdelibs [options]' there.
I did what that error says, and it gave me the same error again. any ideas? --naught101 07:24, 14 November 2008 (UTC)
I removed a giant chunk of this page that had instructions for compiling qt in Debian and Ubuntu. They were written when kde 4.1 was still in trunk and any recent Ubuntu / Debian install meets the dependencies. If a user wants to compile from source, those pages still exist - David Broome email@example.com
I needed liblcms1-dev (on debian lenny) to build kdegraphics, it maybe useful to add it to the page.
I am assuming this page is for trunk. When we have different branches, we should make a copy of the page when it forks so we don't confuse people... --AaronPeterson 22:01, 8 July 2010 (UTC)
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is a required read for #KDE IRC https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.freenode.org/kde-devel . It speaks volumes that the page was deleted as unnecessary. So much chaff in KDE docs !
is a required read for #KDE IRC https://kiwiirc.com/client/irc.freenode.org/kde-devel . It speaks volumes that the page was deleted as unnecessary. So much chaff in KDE docs !


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Is Santa Coming Early for Gold and Gold Mining Stocks?
Gold is likely to take another run at the $1,800 level and GDXJ will likely test its previous high of $25.50 at minimum.
Since gold topped abruptly a year ago (September 2011) with a massive wave of selling that sent the price from $1920 down to $1535, technical analysts knew that the type of damage that had be done to the chart pattern could take a year or more to stabilize before the yellow metal would be able to continue higher.
Fast-forward 12 months to today. You can see that gold looks to have stabilized and is building a basing pattern (launch pad) for another major rally. The charts illustrated below show my big-picture analysis, thoughts, and investment idea.
Weekly Spot Gold Chart:
The weekly chart can be a very powerful tool for understanding the overall trend. This chart clearly shows the last major correction and basing pattern in gold back in 2008-2009. Right now gold looks to be forming a very similar pattern.
Keep in mind this is a weekly chart, and if you compare the 2009 basing pattern to where we are today, I still feel it could take three to six months before gold truly breaks out to the upside and kicks into high gear. The point of this chart is to provide a rough guide for what to expect in the coming weeks and months.
Weekly Chart of Junior Gold Miner Stocks
If you follow gold closely then you likely already know that junior gold mining stocks can lead the price of gold up to two weeks -- meaning, gold mining stocks (which you can track by looking at Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (NYSEARCA:GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) exchange traded funds) will form strong bullish chart patterns and generally start moving up in price before physical gold.
The chart below shows the junior gold miner ETF with a very bullish chart and volume pattern. Remember that gold stocks are a leveraged play on gold in most cases. For example, if gold moves up 1% we typically see GDX and GDXJ move 2-4%. Because they act as a leveraged play on physical gold, smart money and big institutions start accumulating these investments in anticipation of gold rising.
GDXJ has formed a tight bull flag and the volume levels confirm there is big money moving into these investments. The first price target on GDXJ using technical analysis for a measured move points to the $32 area. Looking forward 12 months with gold trading above $2000 we could see this fund more than double in value.
Bonus: While most traders focus on GDX gold miner fund, I prefer the GDXJ fund because it's almost identical in price performance but it pays you a 5% dividend…
Gold's Seasonality
It's that time of year again where gold tends to move higher. Below you can see where we are and what the price of gold typically does in November.
Gold Investing and Trading Conclusion:
Looking forward one month (November) and factoring in the recent pullback in gold to known support levels along with strong buying of junior gold mining stocks, I feel gold will take another run at the $1800 level and GDXJ will test its previous high of $25.50 at minimum. If both those levels get taken out then a massive bull market for precious metals could be triggered. Only time will tell….
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Renewing rugby talent is one of the toughest tasks for an All Black coach.
Guiding and building on players' skills is one of the joys for any coaching staff but knowing when to chop some of that trusted and often long-serving quality is a dark time for all involved.
This season the All Blacks introduced ten new players to their systems. Prop Ben Tameifuna did not survive but the others have pushed on.
Three are starting against Wales this weekend and three others are in the reserves. That's a pretty good strike rate for the selectors and a testament to the players' response.
Julian Savea, Aaron Smith and Luke Romano are in the starting XV while Brodie Retallick, Charlie Faumuina and Dane Coles are on the bench.
Only Beauden Barrett who has sore ribs, Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Sam Cane who is captain Richie McCaw's understudy, have missed selection.
Coach Steve Hansen said they had all stepped up and shown they could handle the demands of test rugby. Now they had to push on from these experiences and reach new plateaus.
Regenerating talent was always an issue.
Great players always came to the end of their careers and selectors had to get the timing right to choose and introduce their successors.
That transition was always a tough time for everyone involved.
"But the bottom line is, the number one guiding principle is, the team comes first," Hansen said.
"The individual is second and if it is time to go, it is time to go and you do it in the best way you can and make sure that everyone is respected.
"Form is a big thing when you get to that point."
Senior centre Conrad Smith is still holding a rich stream of form in the outside backs late in the season.
He had not done much work on the opposition in this test though they had been schooled up on Wales' style.
"We have spent a lot of the time looking at ourselves," Smith said.
"We have prepared for a Welsh side which will play really well and we have done a lot of work on ourselves from our previous performances."
Ma'a Nonu debuted for the All Blacks in 2003 and Smith a year later although they did not begin a test together until 2008. Since then they have started as a partnership in 40 tests for 35 wins.
Much of that work was instinctive and that was where that experience kicks in. It helped in pressure games and the trick against Wales was not to get sucked into questioning whether this would be the year the Dragons finally beat the visitors.
"We try and take that out of it and look at ourselves and how we want to play and every week is an opportunity to add to the legacy that we talk about of the All Blacks," Smith said.
If everyone thought that same way then there were no negative connotations about the weight of rugby history.


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As the Newest Member of Team Jack, Rex Burkhead Sells Out
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Last Saturday night, as his carries and yards piled up inside a stadium with the highest elevation in all of college football, a little voice whispered to Rex Burkhead and reminded him how physically drained he was. "In that altitude up there in Laramie, it's tough to breathe," Burkhead said before acknowledging he had the perfect antidote to any thoughts of letting up.
Even when you're having the greatest game of your college career at Wyoming - 170 yards rushing on only 15 carries and touchdown runs of 45 and 16 yards - "You definitely have to collect and prepare yourself to keep going out there and sell out every play, and I definitely had a focal point that worked for me," Burkhead said, pointing to a red rubber bracelet that says simply:
Team Jack - Pray
Burkhead has worn that bracelet for career record-setting performances in his last two games to honor Jack Hoffman, who just celebrated his 6th birthday at Boston Children's Hospital last Monday and prepares himself for yet another 6-hour surgery on Monday, Oct. 10, to re-sect the remainder of a brain tumor that could not be surgically removed last May at Omaha Children's Hospital.
It's been a long, tearful, tough road for the Hoffman family since their perfectly healthy 5-year-old boy suffered his first seizure last April 22 in his hometown of Atkinson, Neb. Since that day, Jack has fought courageously through sickness, sleepless nights and a never-ending series of MRIs, pathology reports, neuro-surgery appointments and multiple epileptic seizures, including five on Thursday and four more on Friday - the day before his new role model plays Wisconsin on national television.
A year ago, on his fifth birthday, all Jack wanted was a Rex Burkhead jersey. Two weeks ago, he experienced something much more special - a chance to meet Burkhead and have him as a personal tour guide for several hours in Lincoln.
Take it straight from Jack's dad, Andy, and Nebraska's associate athletic director for Life Skills, Keith Zimmer: This was no go-through-the-motions meeting between a sick child and a very busy, well-known college football player. This was the real deal - two people who formed a bond, a relationship and a connection neither will ever forget.
Rex Went 'All in' to Make Jack's Day Ultra-Special
Burkhead immersed himself into the entire opportunity and in the process, became a proud, committed, bracelet-carrying member of Team Jack. If you watched the two in action together, you'd never know that Jack was sick or that Rex was carrying much of the weight of a young Husker offense on his shoulders.
When Tom Osborne was introduced to Jack Hoffman, Burkhead watched Nebraska's athletic director get down on his knees to connect with Jack and talk to him eye-to-eye. Burkhead, an All-America running back candidate, made Jack feel equally comfortable, using the same eye-to-eye approach. Within an hour, Jack had so much confidence in the people he was meeting for the first time that he acted almost like he was attending a family reunion.
Burkhead told Jack he wanted to wear his special red bracelet in the Washington game, and a 5-year-old's eyes lit up. Rex then took Jack into Nebraska's locker room, found some shoulder pads and asked his newest buddy to try 'em on.
Next stop was the North Stadium tunnel and an inside view of Memorial Stadium, and feeling increasingly confident by the minute, Jack said: "I'll race 'ya!" before bolting towards the south end zone. Burkhead smiled and followed.
"Jack was definitely running full steam, and Rex was running just fast enough to stay right behind him," said Andy Hoffman, a practicing attorney and Jack's father. "It was so fun, watching those two chatting things up for several minutes at the other end. I knew right then and there that Jack was thinking he'd just beaten Rex Burkhead in a footrace. I also knew he had some new hope and a fresh focus."
Burkhead Wears Team Jack Bracelet as a Reminder
Burkhead was a definitive difference-maker in a young family's life. "I wear that bracelet as a reminder of what Jack's been through and what he's still going through," Burkhead said. "No matter how tough it gets for us on the practice field or in a game, it's nothing compared to what he's going through with his illness and all the struggles that go with that illness. Jack's a great kid. He has a great family and a lot of friends behind him, and I'm really proud to be one of them. He's going through so much, but still manages to stay so positive. He motivates me."
Burkhead means everything he says and credits his parents for helping him understand why athletics is a privilege, not an entitlement. "Just meeting Jack and being able to say a prayer with him was so meaningful for me," he said. "It was a blessing to show him around, to share with him and for the two of us to inspire each other.
"My parents raised me very well. They've always kept me on the right track, whether it's on the field, off the field, in school or wherever," Burkhead said. "I've always known you should never get a big head and never judge other people. There's no reason why you can't play hard and have a great heart at the same time. That's a big reason why I came to Nebraska in the first place. This is a hard-working, blue-collar mindset where people are never promised anything. We work as hard as we can every day, keep our mouths shut and try to reach out to the community every chance we get - for their benefit, not ours."
The Hoffman family couldn't believe the Rex Burkhead they met in person was the hard-charging, aggressive football player they watch and cheer for on TV. "Rex was so kind, so gentle and so selfless in those hours that we met with him and had lunch with him. We still can't even believe it's the same guy we watch on TV," Andy Hoffman said.
"Rex Burkhead is a role model for my 6-year-old son, and he's a role model for all adults," Andy said. "He has such humility, such grace. He gave Jack everything he had inside of him, just like he does on the field. He's so caring, so compassionate, so genuine and so sincere. I don't know how you could find a better role model anywhere. Rex is somebody you want your kids to grow up and be like."
Football: A Ray of Sunshine during Dark Days
Football brings together the Hoffman family even in the midst of trying times. "Here we are, days away from the biggest surgery in Jack's life, and we find ourselves high-fiving each other because Rex Burkhead has put us on Cloud Nine," Andy said. "Our days are brightened and our focus is sharpened because of the positive energy he provided. The magnitude of the emotional lift Rex gave Jack and everyone around him cannot be overstated. Instead of talking to our friends about brain tumors all the time, we're talking about Rex and how awesome he is. We're talking about his courage and the example he sets. It's a refreshing reprieve, and Jack now considers him a part of our family."
Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini is not surprised. "We knew how special Rex was when we recruited him," he said. "He's the total package and a good football player to boot. He's the kind of guy you want to build your program around in every manner possible - on the field, off the field, in the classroom and in the community. He is the model for what you want all college student-athletes to emulate."
Andy Hoffman has one more point he wants to make. "Rex has made a meaningful difference in our lives, and I know we're just one illustration in his whole body of work," he said. "I know, without a doubt. that Rex has big things in store for him, and I'm not referring to him becoming an All-American running back in college or an All-Pro running back in the NFL. That's not important to us at all because we consider him an All-Pro human being, and nothing is bigger than that."
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This article has definitely confirmed my belief that Rex Burkhead is the epitome of what an athlete should be, whether pee wee, high school, college, or professional; that being good at their job, grounded, humble, giving and well-rounded. He is an exceptional young man and we as Husker Nation should be extremely grateful that he is here and providing great leadership and an excellent example to his teammates and all those that he encounters. Rex IS what all athletes should aspire to be!! Thank you for sharing this story with all of us and once again showing us that athletics is more than just a game. It's about the players and who and what they are in real life as well. Dianne Wolterman, Lincoln, Nebraska
That was one of the most heart-warming stories I have read in quite some time. Thank you very much for the opportunity to read this, and God bless Jack and his family and God bless Rex. What an awesome guy, I am very, very proud that he is a Husker, and I will keep little Jack and his parents in my prayers. Thanks for printing this story. GO BIG RED!!!!! (The "REAL" Big RED!!) Bryan Hightower
God gave us a better place to live when He shared Jack and Rex and Tom with us all. Joe Sokolovsky, Fremont, Nebraska
Great article. You really made me feel what you talked about. I am from Atkinson, and we are rooting for Jack and will be cheering for Rex, too, on Saturday. We know Jack has the bigger wall to scale but they are all in our thoughts and prayers! Thank you for what you do! Vicky Johnson, Atkinson, Nebraska
I have just now stopped crying and want to communicate that friends and family are e-mailing me like crazy and telling me that this is the best thing they have ever read. It was an honor and a privilege for Jack's story to be told. We are now hearing about how he has inspired other people. This story has pulled feelings from friends and family that we never even knew existed. The entire thing is monumental in our lives. Thank you, again. Andy Hoffman and family, Atkinson, Nebraska
Thank you so much for raising even more awareness of little Jack Hoffman's need for prayers ... a powerful boost for the Hoffman family and beyond. Janet Caldararo, Valley, Nebraska
Wow. Rex Burkhead has always been right up there among my top all-time favorite Huskers, especially for someone who's just a junior. Now, I don't have to wait until he graduates. He's in my all-time Nebraska Hall of Fame starting tonight. What an inspirational story - one that almost brings tears to my eyes. Team Jack, expect even more prayers across Husker Nation. Rich Olson, Santa Fe, New Mexico
You know what I like best about college football? Players like Rex Burkhead, who go that extra mile on the field, off the field, in the classroom and on Sundays. Whether he plays beyond Nebraska or not, Rex lifts us all up. Thank you, Rex's parents, for nurturing such a caring soul who also happens to be an incredible athlete. Sam Thomassen, Tucson, Arizona
The Jack Hoffman story, with Rex Burkhead helping to tell it, was THE best sports story I've read in years. Amazing stuff. Amazing grace. Let's all pray for Team Jack! Kathy Johnson, Omaha, Nebraska
You are fortunate to have written a story about Team Jack and Rex Burkhead and the Hoffman family that will serve to always remind us of the value of wonderful parenting. Young Jack has parents that continually offer him encouragement and support with tons of love. Rex Burkhead is a product of loving and supportive parents who have helped him seek the next right thing. Tom Osborne has always been a model of manhood that all of us can respect and admire. He selected Bo Pelini as the Huskers leader, and Bo is a man that truly helps his players achieve in the right way, on and off the field. Loving and supporting parents have the future of our world in their hands every day, and your story reminds us of their importance to all of us. Jon Boller, Leawood, Kansas
Please do us all a favor and keep us posted on Jack's surgery and recovery. One thing I'm sure of, Rex will be a big part of the story. Go Huskers! Dick and Connie Mullins, Denton, Texas (formerly of Meadville and Norfolk, Nebraska). (Editor's note: The Hoffman family encourages all who want to follow Jack's journey to click the Caring Bridge site here or at the top of the story and sign up to receive family updates).
I'm just writing regarding your story about Rex Burkhead and Jack. I do not know Rex but I do know his uncle and aunt, and I know he comes from a fine family and this story does not surprise me. I think that we need more stories like this in our sports news. We hear too many times of the athletes when they get in trouble or do something good on the field. But this is much larger than anything that can be accomplished in any sporting event. Jim and Ruth Ann Davis, Winchester, Kentucky
Watching the Wyoming game at the Hoffmans' home and seeing the difference that Rex has made in the Hoffman family was awesome. The excitement when everyone saw that Rex had the Team Jack bracelets still on for the second game was indescribable. Thank you, Rex, from another Team Jack member! We are praying for you Jack! Brent, Michelle, Jaegher, Channing, Aleigha, Dominick, and Kwayd Ogden
Thank you for a wonderful article on Rex Burkhead and his meeting with the Hoffman family. I live in Atkinson, and we continue to pray for them daily. There is a reason that Rex and Jack formed a bond, and it goes much deeper than football. The Hoffmans are role models, and we are proud to have them in our community. They also are examples of genuine, sincere and compassionate people. There is no wonder why they had a connection with Rex. Sandy Holtgrew, Atkinson, Nebraska
I knew before I even started reading this story my tears would be flowing. Yes, it didn't take long. I am so proud to be a Husker alum and ex-athlete. I swam for Nebraska back in the late '70s under Coach John Reta. The meaning of being an athlete goes so much further than on the field, court, gym, or pool. It is what an athlete can do to give back to the community, the people and the fans and not just on game day. It was a long time ago but I just don't remember ever having the opportunity to do the same as Rex Burkhead and other Husker athletes are doing -- Making that connection to a young person's life to make a difference. We need to see and hear more of these "life-changing" stories not just from the Nebraska base but from all college athletes who inspire young fans like Jack. If there was more exposure, more young athletes would hopefully get the message that making a difference off the playing arena is more important. I currently teach high school Physical Education just off downtown L.A., just minutes from the Staples Center. There are many times that I attempt to get the emphasis across to students and athletes that it's not what happens just in the game but what you do before, after, and off the playing area. It's a tough battle because "having the glory" is all that seems to matter to so many young athletes now days. I am far from making a difference to kids like Rex has made to Jack and struggle myself to scratch the surface. But I still have hope just because of my willingness to do what's been taught from my parents, coaches of the past, and my overall pride of being a Husker. Some days, students ask me what happened to my legs. See, I've had MS for 23 years and it's difficult for me to walk. Every day I wish I could do more physically and join my students side-by-side in lots of activity. I tell them I used to run the South end zone stadium bleachers at Memorial Stadium ...100 rows up-and-down when I was on the swim team. I wish I could do that now but reality is simply not possible. But, I have not quit. I keep going and try to make modifications for myself. Hopefully, students will understand what one might have to overcome to succeed. Thank you for writing stories about Jack and Rex. It renews my hope, and if it is possible, I would be honored to wear a Team Jack bracelet. Sincerely, Bruce Carr, UNL Class of 1981, Sierra Madre, California, GO BIG RED!


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Calls to BPD, City 311, EBMUD, and BUSD resulted in no correction of this wasteful happenstance.
In conversations with reps from all of these agencies, (except BUSD which apparently has no answering service unless one knows an extension)I learned that Police, City, and Utility Services have NO ACCESS to this facility, even in an emergency.
This is a ridiculous set of circumstances.
I honestly don't understand why EBMUD could not have simply cut the fence with cutters to access the shut off valves to turn off this shameful waste of water.
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All the while, residents will suffer __punitive__ rate hikes for what also appears to be egregious mismanagement of resources by all agencies concerned.