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Researchers from the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island recently completed the second phase of their three-phase Subway-Surface Air Flow Exchange (S-SAFE) study on Friday morning, conducting air sampling throughout the five boroughs
The $3.4 million project was funded through a Transit Security Grant from the Department of Homeland Security.
While some have speculated that the chemical perfluorocarbon, an odorless and inert tracer gas used in the experiment, could be harmful to commuters during the 30-minute release, Brookhaven research engineer and principal investigator on the project, Paul Kalb, assures the amount of chemicals released are safe.
"We're releasing a small amount perfluorocarbon, and what that does is enable us to see in very small quantities in the air and we get a sample and determine the concentration to see how far they've moved," Kalb explained. "It's really non-reactive in a chemical sense. The amount is an important consideration and this is nontoxic in high concentrations."
The project will utilize nearly 200 sampling devices and be conducted during daylight hours in all five boroughs to ultimately find the pattern of airflow in an active subway system.
According to Kalb, similar studies to S-SAFE have been conducted for nearly 40 years.
"We have worked in Washington, D.C., and London with all the same materials," he said. "This is not something new."
The subway system sees nearly 5 million commuters each day, according to MTA statistics. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly explained the project is a crucial step in preparing for future terrorist attacks.
"The NYPD works for the best but plans for the worst when it comes to potentially catastrophic attacks, such as ones employing radiological contaminants or weaponized anthrax," Kelly said. "This field study with Brookhaven's outstanding expertise will help prepare and safeguard the city's population in the event of an actual attack."
MTA spokesperson Charles Seaton assured the project is safe, and is in the best interests of commuters and police responding to a possible chemical attack in the subway system.
"These gases are safe for our customers and employees, and the entire test will be performed with no impact on them and no interruption to service," Seaton said.


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Amber Milliron of Yorkville Finishes With Top 10 Teams at Lewis University's Fantastic Flyer Invitational
2012 Dec 11
The Lewis University Mock Trial team recently hosted the Fantastic Flyer Invitational on the Lewis University Romeoville campus. "This was one of the tightest scoring Flyer tournaments in history," commented Dr. James Houlihan, Lewis University Mock Trial head coach. Lewis University teams took fourth and seventh place, while Northwestern University took first and third. Defending champions, Loyola University finished second, all within one and a half ballots of each other.
Participating schools included: Carthage College, Columbia College, Mo., Illinois State University, Lake Forest College, Lewis University, Loras College, Loyola University, Northwestern University, Ohio Northern, University of Illinois-Chicago, U.W. Milwaukee, U.W. Platteville and University of St. Francis.
Three players from the Lewis University team that finished seventh won individual awards. Veteran Tiffany Wasilewski and newcomers Faizan Tanvir and Amber Milliron each received Outstanding Witness awards. Natosha Burton missed Outstanding Attorney honors by one point. The other Lewis University team showed a strong team effort with a fourth place team finish, however their individual scores were not high enough to secure individual awards.
Amber Milliron of Yorkville is a member of the Lewis University Mock Trial team.
Coaches for the Lewis Mock Trial team include Dr. Houlihan, head coach; and Lewis alumni William Rock of Block Klukas & Manzella law firm in Joliet as attorney coach, John Senese of the Peter Francis Geraci Law Offices in Chicago as lead team coach; and graduate student Brandi Sanders as witness coach. Attorney Coach Paul Namie of Sarkisian and Fleming is coaching the team this year as well.
Lewis University's Mock Trial Team offers essential learning for those entering the field of law and is one of the strongest programs in the entire nation – competing nationally and placing in the top 10 regionally over the last seven consecutive years. Contact Dr. James Houlihan at firstname.lastname@example.com or 815-836-5313 for more information.
Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The ninth largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.

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Thursday, 19 August 2010
On The Cusp
I am currently on the cusp of yet another large job, tomorrow will be the do or die. If I secure it, further grand financial renumeration comes my way and further exposure and further advancement and so on and so on and so on.
My current exceptional run of form will either come to an abrupt end (it will have to sooner or later of course) or continue to new, giddy heights that will make the eventual fall all the greater. Such is the life I have gleefully chosen. No regrets. No fears.
The present is very much about juggling and maintaining momentum, as I am currently attempting to cast an actor with profile (ie: famous, ie: on the tele) for my play for next year, you have to move early to secure talent and have meetings lined up with some very exciting people indeed, performers I would be honoured to have in my play but so much is up in the air. It will be with some regret and a hint of relief when all is pinned down and "Our Style is Legendary" begins to fully take shape.
And then there are the impending commitments I have next week, filming and then preparation and packing, as on the 28th August, all being well, Eva-Jane and I go on a holiday of a lifetime to Aruba; a luxurious vacation with no expense spared as we indulge ourselves and each other. We deserve it.
So tomorrow is a day that will shape a large part of my near future, I approach it like any other, I have already achieved much in 2010, I will press for more of course but understand that any good run has to end because you get stitch and then vomit into a hedge.
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In US, Colombia is in style
For a second time, Avianca and ProColombia join efforts to showcase Colombia as a tourism destination in the United States.
Discounted rates start this Wednesday, February 17th, and last until Sunday, February 28th. Travelers can use their tickets and vacation packages until November 30th, 2016.
BOGOTA, FEBRUARY 17th, 2016. In response to the demand for tourists visiting Colombia, Avianca and ProColombia join efforts for a second time through a promotional campaign that includes special air fare and vacation packages, so that more travelers can experience the cultural and gastronomic wealth of the country.
Within the "Colombia is magic realism" campaign, promoted by the Colombian government and Avianca, the airline is offering special rates and plans for tourists to travel and enjoy 25 destinations in Colombia. The promotion, whose sales started on Wednesday, February 17th, and extend until Sunday, February 28th, includes rates from $249 per person, -tax included- for travel originating in the United States with a destination in Colombia, available through November 30th, 2016*.
"We continue to promote the social, economic, cultural and touristic exchange between countries, as we have been doing for almost 100 years. True to our commitment, we continue betting on Colombia as a world class destination for locals and foreigners. This second phase of the "Colombia is magic realism" campaign is aimed at consolidating the country as a premier destination for those looking to enjoy a full vacation at a low cost", said Alvaro Jaramillo Buitrago, Avianca President (DP).
Colombia, country of magic realism
According to Maria Claudia Lacouture, "Offering competitive and promotional rates helps attract a larger number of tourists and constitutes one of the key factors for the country's positioning as an international tourism destination. More and more world travelers are joining in to enjoy the experiences that Colombia has to offer. In 2015, as a result of the international campaign "Colombia is magic realism", almost 4.5 million travelers visited the country, an increment of 6% compared to 2014, according to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and Migration Colombia".
Results from the first promotion include, 28% of tourists coming from points in North America, 23% from Central America and the Caribbean, 18% from Ecuador and Peru, 13% from the Southern Cone, 12% from Brazil and 6% from Europe. Among the preferred destinations in Colombia are: Bogota (29%), Cali (19%), Medellin (16%), Cartagena (13%), the Coffee Growing Region (10%), San Andres (5%) and other points of the country (8%).
One of the favorite destinations for North American travelers is Cartagena, the city that holds all its secrets within its city walls and balconies, in its constructions with narrow stone streets. It also has a great number of museums, monuments and several sites to suit the preferences of all travelers, who may also enjoy the sun, the beach, the wind and the sea. Travelers from the US also visit Bogota, Medellin, Barranquilla, Santa Marta and the Coffee Growing Region.
More information, itineraries and vacation packages can be consulted at Avianca points of sale, your preferred travel agency, avianca.com or at (1 800) 284.2622 in the United States.
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Though North Carolina is among the nation's largest agricultural states, it is rapidly losing farms and farmers.
According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, between 1999 and 2006, the state lost 10,000 farms and close to 500,000 acres of farmland. The losses are even greater among African-American farmers.
In response to such statistics, North Carolina Cooperative Extension initiatives and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' education programs are helping to ease new and young farmers into agriculture.
At Cabarrus County's Elma C. Lomax Incubator Farm, 16 new farmers are learning as they grow crops on half-acre plots they rent for $100 a season. The farm, along with an eight-week course for new farmers, is one of the factors driving growth in local farms, says Debbie Bost, Extension director in Cabarrus County.
In Franklin County, part-time farmer Maggie Lawrence recently received a $2,500 grant from the Franklin County Agriculture Board to help her with equipment and farmers' market needs. Lawrence is selling her produce for the first time this year at the Wake Forest Farmers' Market. And this spring, state Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler urged College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students to join the state's farming community, to help bring down the average age of North Carolina's farmers — currently 58. When Troxler addressed students in March during one of three lectures and panel discussions he brought to campus in the spring semester, he urged students to consider going into production agriculture.
Need young farmers
Troxler told students that 83 percent of the state's farmers are older than 45. "This is an appropriate topic because we don't have enough young people coming into farming," he said. "We need the best creative minds in agriculture in order to move forward."
Troxler told of his own struggles as a young farmer. He first came to North Carolina State University as an engineering student, using the income from 25 acres of tobacco to pay his way through school. He later decided that he wanted to farm full-time. Over the years, his farm grew to 135 acres of tobacco, 40 acres of soybeans and a fruit and vegetable operation.
One of the challenges that young farmers face is finding affordable land to start their operations. Incubator farms like the Lomax farm and the Breeze farm in Orange County offer new farmers the chance to learn on a small scale before taking the leap into buying or leasing land for a larger operation.
In 2000, Elma C. Lomax died and left her farmland to Cabarrus County, with the condition that some of the land be used for passive recreation, such as hiking trails or farming. Seven years later, 200 citizens and county commissioners gathered to develop a plan to sustain the county's agricultural industry. The incubator farm was one of the group's recommendations.
The farm first began offering land last summer, and nine farmers leased plots. Before obtaining a land lease, the aspiring farmers take an eight-week course offered by Cooperative Extension. The training program deals with topics ranging from marketing to soil fertility to food safety and control of insects and plant diseases, according to Carl Pless, Extension agriculture agent in Cabarrus.
Some are new
Unlike many traditional farmers who grew up on a family farm, most of the Lomax farmers are new to farming, though some have experience with home gardening or working in the landscape industry. A few have limited family ties to a farm, Pless said.
Pless spends a great deal of time on the farm, patiently answering questions. He even helped the farmers build a sturdy high-tunnel for growing early spring tomatoes. "I try not to be impatient at all because for some of them, it takes more than one time to hear something," he said.
These new farmers face many challenges, especially learning to grow for local farmers' markets. They have to determine when to plant, how much to plant, how much will sell in a week and how much reasonably can be harvested. Determining what to grow and what will sell at a market is also a challenge. Pless encourages the farmers to ask market goers what they want.
Several farmers who produced for community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs had to learn to plan their production so they had something for shareholders' boxes every week. CSA is a marketing strategy where shareholders pay a farmer in advance to receive regular deliveries of fresh farm products.
Weed management is another challenge. As a certified organic operation, Lomax restricts the use of chemical herbicides or pesticides to those approved for organic use. So Pless encourages growers to get ahead of the problem after rain and before weeds take over their fields.
Many different enterprises
The farmers at Lomax are involved in a variety of enterprises.
Shannon Anderson tried heirloom vegetables last year, but this season, she's experimenting with a "pick-your-own" flower operation. She will invite people to cut zinnias, sunflowers and other varieties in her plots on the Lomax farm. It will save her the time required to cut and sell flowers at a market.
Aaron Newton, author, teacher and landscape designer, joined the incubator farm after losing his job 18 months ago. He is among several incubator farmers who recently experienced job loss. A native of Concord, Newton grows for 15 families in a CSA. His spring crops included kohlrabi, Swiss chard, collards, spinach, arugula and potatoes. He's thinking about starting a "storage crops" CSA for winter that would offer vegetables that store well, along with some preserved crops from summer.
Newton, co-author of the book A Nation of Farmers, was recently named the Cabarrus County local food system project coordinator. In this new position, he will coordinate efforts of the Cabarrus County Food Policy Council and provide educational programs.
On a recent afternoon, farmer Colleen McDaniel and a hired helper were cutting the remaining spinach from her field, hoping to steam and freeze it. A bamboo teepee structure will hold gourds this summer for her customers at the nearby Davidson/Harrisonburg market. McDaniel also provides a CSA to nine shareholders.
McDaniel has leased a 200-year old Cabarrus farm that comes with its own tractor but no water for irrigation. So she's thinking about growing crops fall through spring, when there is less need for supplemental water. McDaniel, who also owns a landscape business, is achieving the ultimate goal of the incubator farm — transitioning to her own land.


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CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - Competing in the final home game of their careers, the members of the MIT men's lacrosse Class of 2006 tallied 11 goals en route to a 19-3 victory over Norwich University on Saturday. Jonathan Stolmeier led all scorers with seven points, totaling two goals and five assists. Scott Pearce paced the Cadets (0-8, 0-4 Pilgrim) with two goals.
Scott Purchase opened the scoring 1:08 into the contest, connecting on a pass from Ryan Ballentine. The Engineers (5-3, 3-2 Pilgrim) would go on to score 17 consecutive goals. Purchase along with classmate Brennan Sherry both finished with a hat-trick. Stefano Young, Tyler Sorba, Patrick Bossi, and Paul Steiner each scored two goals while Ballentine, Robert Baranowski, and Dylan Roden totaled one apiece.
Tech notched eight goals in the first quarter, followed by four in the second stanza. MIT scored six more times, but its run came to an end when Pearce's low shot found the back of the net at the 4:57 mark of the third frame. Three minutes later, Drew Caplin picked up a groundball and after a successful clear, he set-up C.J. Hamilton for Norwich's second tally. The Cadets recorded the final goal of the game when Pearce converted a feed from John Lighthall with 12:09 left to play.
In net, Zach Brewer collected five saves for the Engineers. Devin Collins made six stops in the first quarter and Joe Phelan finished the game with eight saves.
The next game for MIT will be on Wednesday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m. when it travels to Lasell College.


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With all the developer programs we've been launching lately, are you getting the feeling that we really want to help you take advantage of all the opportunities associated with BlackBerry® 10? It's true, we do. Now there's another cool event to tell you about: The BlackBerry Got Game Port-a-Thon.
The BlackBerry Got Game Port-a-Thon starting on November 16th is a 36-hour event dedicated to helping you get your gaming apps launched for BlackBerry 10. Since it's a virtual event, participating is simple and hassle-free. You just register and log in from the comfort of your own space. You bring your existing gaming apps or build new gaming apps for BlackBerry 10, and we'll have experts on hand around the clock to help you get your gaming apps up and running on BlackBerry 10.
The more you port and build, the more you get*
Getting your apps into the BlackBerry App World storefront before BlackBerry 10 launches means that you can be among the first to benefit from the universe of app-hungry customers out there. You'll also get rewards for porting and building.
- Get one or two gaming apps approved – $100 per eligible app.
- Get between two and five gaming apps approved – $100 per eligible App and one (1) BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet
- Get between five and ten gaming apps approved – $100 per eligible App + one (1) BlackBerry PlayBook tablet + FOR THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED (100) QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS ONLY one (1) Dev Alpha Device
- Get more than 10 gaming apps approved – $100 per app + one (1) BlackBerry PlayBook tablet + FOR THE FIRST TEN (10) QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS ONLY one (1) Dev Alpha Device + trip to Game Developers Conference in San Francisco March 25-29, 2013
One-on-one support
Technical folks from Research In Motion will be on hand for the entire 36 hours of the Port-a-Thon to provide you with online technical support. If you get stuck or have a question, you can submit it much like you would in a webcast. If it's something that should be handled privately, you can head to a private chat with the technical expert.
You'll also have access to high-profile RIM gaming personalities and presentations that share insider tips and tricks.
Prepare to port and build
Since more apps ported and built means more rewards*, it's in your best interest to get a few things ready before you join the event. Here's what you need:
- Register for BlackBerry App World if you haven't already.
- Request signature keys. Make sure that you select for BlackBerry® PlayBook™ OS and BlackBerry 10 and higher. Downloading in advance is strongly recommended as the time involved to do so could prevent you from earning some rewards.
- Load up your laptop BlackBerry tools and plug-ins. Make sure you have your full source code file readily available too.
- Make sure you have your images and icons ready to go.
We also have porting tips and guides you can use to get a head start at developer.blackberry.com.
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Michael Jackson had a long list of prescription drugs in his system when he died in the days before his anticipated comeback tour, a toxicologist with the Los Angeles County coroner's office testified Monday.
Dan Anderson, the first witness called in the second week of the lawsuit that Michael Jackson's mother and three children filed against entertainment giant AEG, continued what has been an unvarnished look into the entertainer's final days.
A Los Angeles Police Department detective already testified that when he saw Jackson spread on a bed in his rented Holmby Hills mansion, the pop singer resembled an end stage cancer patient who'd come home to die. Testimony also recounted how Jackson's family had tried to get him to quit drugs, including a failed intervention effort at this Neverland ranch.
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On Monday, Anderson testified that tests of Jackson's blood, urine and internal organs showed traces of the anesthetic propofol, the anti-anxiety drugs Valium and lorazepam, the short-term anesthetic midazolam and lidocaine, a numbing cream that paramedics sometimes use in resuscitation efforts.
Anderson said that the amount of propofol found in Jackson's system was what you'd expect in a patient who had just undergone major surgery.
The toxicologist also testified that investigators found other drugs at Jackson's home, including the antidepressant trazodone and the prostate drug Flomax.
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Anderson said investigators found injectable lorazepam at Jackson's home as well, a form of the drug "typically found in a hospital setting."
The discovery of the propofol bottles outside a medical setting also was "highly unusual" and "kind of raises a red flag," Anderson said.
Most of the drugs, he testified, were prescribed by Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for giving the singer the lethal dose of propofol that killed entertainer.
The Jackson family claims that AEG negligently hired and supervised Murray, while AEG says the doctor worked for Jackson. AEG, a major player in downtown L.A. with the Staples Center and L.A. Live, was promoting Jackson's "This Is It" comeback tour.
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Barry Macdonald used to see cyclists speed by his home on Labor Day. That's not the case anymore.
"One year, they weren't there," Macdonald said.
This year, cyclists will be on the road once again on Labor Day, taking part in a charitable fundraiser called the Tour d'Apple. The ride, with registration fees of $40 to $50, raises money for the charitable projects of the Four Seasons Rotary Club of Hendersonville.
As of Friday afternoon, 170 riders had registered for the ride, which begins at 8 a.m. Monday at Blue Ridge Community College. There will be three routes rides for cyclists to choose from to meet the needs of the different levels in riding. Cyclists have three routes to choose from — 100 miles (8,100 feet of ascent), 65 miles (4,700 feet of ascent) or 25 miles (1,400 feet). The routes offer vews of Henderson County's apple orchards before the longer rides hit some challenging, steep mountain roads.
"We've kind of modeled it after the Assault on the Carolinas," said Macdonald, a member of the Rotary Club. He and Dick Miley are the directors of the ride.
In addition to the adult rides, there will be a free ride for kids ages 5 to 13. The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club and Sycamore Cycles will host a safety clinic for children and their parents, followed by a 3-mile ride around the college. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. for the ride.
The tour, hosted by Park Ridge Health and Four Seasons Rotary, will become an annual event, Macdonald said. He added that they've tried pancake breakfasts and other sales, but this event has raised more money than they expected.
"It's been an amazing experience," he said. Macdonald also expects the event to grow larger next year. It should be able to "piggyback" the success of the Apple Festival, he said.
"After word gets out, it'll draw from the crowds that are coming anyway," he said.
Those who want to ride can register Monday morning or at www.tourdapple.com. Helmets are required.
Cyclists back on road for charity
Barry Macdonald used to see cyclists speed by his home on Labor Day. That's not the case anymore.


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According to researchers at Columbia University, people with high levels of HDL cholesterol (the "good" form) are 60 percent less likely to develop AD. The researchers followed 1,130 seniors with no history of memory loss or dementia and measured their cholesterol levels every 18 months for four years. When the researchers compared the cholesterol levels of study participants with and without Alzheimer's, they found that those with the highest HDL counts, greater than 55 mg/dL, had about a 60 percent reduced risk of developing the disease compared to those whose levels were less than 39 mg/dL.
Their findings support the theory that high levels of HDL cholesterol are correlated with lower incidence of AD. The study was published earlier this week in the Archives of Neurology and sheds more light on the interactions between cholesterol and AD.
Apolipoprotein E (apoE), as readers of this blog will recall, participates in the mobilization and distribution of cholesterol among various tissues of the body, including the brain. In humans, there are three common isoforms of apoE: apoE2, apoE3 and apoE4. ApoE4 differs from apoE3, the most common isoform of apoE. A single e4 allele is sufficient to increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, and also Alzheimer's disease. The e4 allele results in slightly elevated plasma LDL cholesterol levels and a small but significant decrease in plasma HDL levels. HDL is one of the major carriers of protein in and out of the brain, and also binds to beta-amyloid.
This finding further advances the idea that the interplay between cholesterol, cholesterol-carrying proteins such as apoE and HDL, and beta-amyloid may be critical in the development of Alzheimer's disease. This study has important strengths. It is a prospective cohort study designed for the diagnosis of cognitive decline that has complete clinical and neuropsychological evaluation at each interval.
Guidelines recommend that men raise HDL levels that are less than 40 mg/dL and that women increase HDL numbers less 50 mg/dL. An HDL of 60 mg/dL or higher is optimal.
Michael S. Rafii, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Medical Director, ADCS Medical Core
This post originally appeared in Alzheimer's Insights, an ADCS Blog.
* Association of Higher Levels of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Elderly Individuals and Lower Risk of Late-Onset Alzheimer Disease. Christiane Reitz et al., Arch Neurol. 2010;67(12):1491-1497.
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Family of Hofstra student killed by police to sue
MINEOLA, N.Y. – The family of a New York college student who was killed by a policeman during a home invasion has taken the first legal step toward suing the county and police department.
Attorneys for the estate of Andrea Rebello filed a notice of claim against Nassau County and the Nassau County Police Department on Friday. Rebello's twin sister, Jessica Rebello, also filed a notice of claim, saying she was harassed and detained by officers after the May 17 shooting.
Rebello, a Hofstra University junior, was killed after she was held by intruder Dalton Smith in her off-campus home. Smith was also shot and killed by a Nassau County police officer who entered the house.
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The air cool and cold. Should be used to it this time of year. Saturdays on the road, couple of hours in the car, prepping your mind to what lays ahead. The 60 minutes, broken into fragments of 45 seconds of explosiveness where everything you have in your body, your legs, is revved up to compete with five others who share a sheet of ice with you, fighting along with you are a group of guys that have come together for the same cause, a cause that has been drilled into our psyche for years upon years.
Saturdays, on the road, couple of hours in a car. There might not be fragments of 45 seconds where you explode on the ice against five other players, but with a group of guys, who have grown to be a second family. We get put through our paces in a section of drills that have been designed to improve a teams' game.
Regardless of the scenario, the mentality is the same. We turn up and we leave the world as we know it, on a day-to-day basis, behind. Once we walk into the cool and cold embrace of an ice rink, we know what we are there to do, be it a game or training. It is an escape, an exhilarating ride that pushes your body to its limit.
What I love most about the whole hockey life style, which is something that I have grown to appreciate as I've become older, is the moment when you first step on to a fresh sheet of ice. It's in that moment that you truly understand what a great game you are able to be part of, and the special group of people you share that ice with. There's nothing quite that compares to it. Well I can think of a few things, but this is not that kind of blog.
The reason I started to ponder all this was after I spoke to a colleague of mine was whether I could live a life without the game. Where I eventually have to face up to the fact that this body wont hold out forever, I honestly could not see myself living a different life and I hope that I can pass the lifestyle on to the next generation of Virtanen's when the time is right.
60 minutes. Funny, how we sometimes take days to prepare for 60 minutes. The preparation for those 45 second fragments, the concentration required for each shift, each different from the last. The bounces, the missed opportunities, the successes all come together for an entity that creates a wholly unique experience to the fan and the player.
Hockey, for the player or the fan, does not end once the final buzzer goes. Fans analyse the game, discuss the chances and the win or loss of their team, while the players gather round for the post game briefing from the coach which depends on the outcome and the way the 60 minutes unfolded.
The Saturday night lights finally go out, the players drive home, reliving those segments of 45 seconds and the overall 60 minutes. After all those moments, all you can do is count the minutes, hours, days to the next time you will be stepping onto the fresh sheet of ice and for the Saturday night lights to come on once more.
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It is as if he has ignored every single justice report, inquiry, and Supreme Court of Canada judgement that has found, based on overwhelming research and evidence, that our justice system does in fact discriminate, especially against Indigenous peoples. However, we all know that as Minister of Justice he knows about all these reports - he has simply chosen to ignore them because it suits the Conservative party's racist assimilatory policy towards Indigenous peoples.
I hardly know where to start.
The Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP) published in 1996 is one of the most comprehensive studies on the situation of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
In the same year, they released a report entitled: Bridging the Cultural Divide: A Report on Aboriginal People and Criminal Justice in Canada was released which highlighted the numerous problems with the justice system as it relates to Indigenous peoples. Both reports found the fact of over-representation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system to be due in part to ongoing discrimination.
Prior to that, in 1989, there was the Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall Prosecution which you will recall was brought about because of the wrongful imprisonment of Donald Marshall Jr simply because he was Mi'kmaq.
The inquiry found: "The criminal justice system failed Donald Marshall Jr., at virtually every turn from his arrest and wrongful conviction for murder in 1971 up to, and even beyond, his acquittal by the Court of Appeal in 1983." They further found that everyone involved, from the police, Marshall's lawyers, the judges, prosecutors, and appeal judges all failed Marshall because he was "native".
Minister Toews would be shocked to learn that their actions "amounted to a defence of the criminal justice system at the expense of Donald Marshall Jr., in spite of overwhelming evidence that the system itself had failed." Toews might also be gobsmacked to hear that this inquiry made recommendations to "reduce discrimination in the justice system".
There is also the Report of the Manitoba Justice Inquiry in 1999 which made significant findings in relation to the level of discrimination in the justice system as it relates to Indigenous peoples.
They found that there are two primary reasons why Aboriginal peoples are over-represented in the criminal justice system, and both are the result of systemic and ongoing discrimination against Aboriginal peoples. First of all, they found that Aboriginal peoples are more likely to be confronted by the justice system, not because they are culturally pre-disposed to criminal activity, but because of the long history of "discrimination and social inequality that has impoverished Aboriginal people and consigned them to the margins of ...society."
However, the Inquiry found that the more serious issue was the ongoing discrimination within the justice system that assumes all people are the same. A system which assumes equality exists "can't help but discriminate against Aboriginal people". Just in case there was any doubt about the fact of discrimination in the justice system (which Toews denies), the Inquiry further found that: "Discrimination against Aboriginal people has been a central policy of Canadian governments since Confederation" and "represents a monumental symbol of intolerance".
Aboriginal peoples have been, and continue to be victims of "the openly hostile bigot" and the victims of the systemic discrimination found in our justice system. For Minister Toews to say otherwise is an outright lie according to these legal inquiries, the Supreme Court of Canada and even the Office of the Correctional Investigator. This alone is cause for Minister Toews to submit his resignation because he obviously no longer represents the public interest if he can so openly deny the sickness within the justice system.
Most of you will recall the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Gladue.
The TOP COURT in our country found that in addition to Canada being "a world leader in putting people in prison"; the "serious problem of aboriginal overrepresentation in Canadian prisons is well-documented", the "excessive imprisonment of aboriginal people is only the tip of the iceberg" because "Aboriginal people are overrepresented in virtually all aspects of the system."
The Supreme Court of Canada goes on to explain (so READ carefully Minister Toews), that "there is widespread BIAS against aboriginal people within Canada" such that "this widespread RACISM has translated into systemic DISCRIMINATION in the criminal justice system." (emphasis added) They also highlight the fact that the drastic level of discrimination and overrepresentation should be considered "a CRISIS in the Canadian criminal justice system".
But, just in case numerous reports, inquiries and court cases from the top court in the land don't convince you, what about the research and observations of a federal official like the Office of the Correctional Investigator who has been saying for over 15 years that the discrimination at every level of the justice system against Aboriginal peoples is a full-blown CRISIS.
I invite anyone to read any report from any year and you will note that report after report highlights the discrimination, the suffering of Aboriginal peoples by discriminatory laws and policies and the fact that the problem is getting WORSE not better. These reports call the situation:
- "discriminatory" (2001);
- a "continuing crisis and embarrassment" (2003);
- it is a "grave" situation which prevents Aboriginal people from enjoying equality (2005);
- the "inequitable results" stem directly from federal policies (2008);
- the situation is getting much worse (2009); and
- "inequitable outcomes" are the direct result of federal policies and practices (2010).
What does this all mean in terms of numbers? Well, Aboriginal peoples are only 4% of the population, but in places like Manitoba Aboriginal men can make up 79% of the prison population. Aboriginal women fare even worse making up to 83% of all prison admissions.
However, the situation is getting much worse for Aboriginal women and are expected to have significant increases. In fact, over a 10 year period, the imprisonment of our Aboriginal women rose by 151%.
This of course, ONLY reflects what is happening in criminal justice. This does not include all the overt discrimination faced by Aboriginal peoples in the justice system by way of:
- murdered and missing Aboriginal women left to die without adequate police attention;
- our people who are taken on Starlight tours and left to freeze to death;
- our people who are shot to death, beaten to death or tazered unnecessarily; and
- the use of CSIS, RCMP, military and now INAC to spy on our people - even those of us who have never committed a criminal act.
No one in their right mind could stand before all Canadians and claim that our justice system is not broken and does not discriminate against anyone. Only a right-wing extremeist, drunk with "white privilege" and power would even have the nerve to say something like that and ignore all the evidence to contrary - including evidence that comes from the very justice system he defends.
This controversy all comes about over his defence of Bill C-10 - a massive bill that would make numerous amendments to numerous acts - many of which will have devastating consequences on Canadians. It will make minimum prison sentences mandatory and will take away the discretion of judges to find alternatives to prison.
It is widely opposed - by organizations like the Canadian Bar Association which represents lawyers in Canada. Their 100-page submission against the Bill highlights the speed at which this omnibus bill (one that makes many changes to many acts) is being considered, the lack of time for study and comment and the overall dangers of the bill.
The following link is to a radio interview where I first talked about Bill S-2 (matrimonial real property on reserve) and then Bill C-10 and how they both relate to the oppression and assimilation of Aboriginal peoples.
I know I ask a great deal of my readers - to read such lengthy blogs, access numerous links and write e-mails to express our concerns regarding endless bills, policies and actions against our peoples. But, most of us have the education, access to internet and computers and ability to do this. Think of all those who can't, but who will no doubt be the ones to suffer from this ongoing oppression and assimilation of our people. Please write to Minister Toews and tell him to get real, submit his resignation and NOT pass Bill C-10.
Thank you for all your support and for continuing the battle for real justice and equality. For rabble fans, see my blog on rabble.ca.


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The Best Regatta Ever?
16 April 2010
Competitors Bask in the Afterglow of Near-Perfect 2010 Charleston Race Week
CHARLESTON, SC (April 15, 2010) -As another week of perfect weather warms the water on Charleston Harbor, sailors throughout North America continue to relive the near-perfect conditions experienced by all fleets at 2010 Charleston Race Week. Emails, news stories, Facebook comments, and internet posts continue to praise the regatta, the city, and the weather. "We had four days (including a practice day) of perfect conditions, the PRO for the Viper/Melges 20 fleet did a perfect job of setting the race course and didn't waste any time...and finally, the parties were epic," one attendee wrote. "Good bands, great food, and copious amounts of free Goslings' Rum made sure everyone had an amazing time. CRW is doing it right," said another.
Race Week Media and Social Networks Share The Experience
The internet has changed the way people experience events like Charleston Race Week, and organizers have worked hard to use those new distribution channels to help spread the word about this great event. "Learning the ins and outs of Facebook, YouTube, and other social pathways has been a bit of a challenge, but we realized a couple of years ago that this was the future of regatta promotion," said Rachel Stewart, Event Coordinator. "What we didn't realize was how these tools would grow and change, and how much help and content our own fans and competitors would contribute to the effort," she added. Charleston Race Week's Facebook fan page currently has over 1,200 fans, and organizers use it to update the sailing community with news, pictures, and videos of the event, and can be found at www.Facebook.com/CharlestonRaceWeek. "We've found that using social networks to post our official event info spreads it a lot further than relying solely on press releases and the traditional media," said Sara Pappas, Marketing and Donor Relations Manager. "We're not going to abandon our official website, but we're committed to remaining on the cutting edge of web-based communication to keep Charleston Race Week growing."
High Definition Highlight Video, Hundreds of Photos Added
For the first time, Charleston Race Week can be seen in 1080p HD quality thanks to the work of Event Videographer Starboard Tack Productions. The video is currently available on YouTube at this link. Competitors can view and order prints of every boat on all four courses online at the Official Photography Sponsors Allen and Daniela's PhotoBoat.com website, where thousands of photos are sorted in folders by boat name for easy viewing. Orders before April 21st receive a 15% discount with the coupon code "CRW2010." Event Photographer Meredith Block has added over 300 downloadable photos to the Official CRW Photo Galleries as well, which can be seen at this link.
Full race results are available here. Charleston Race Week dates for 2011 are April 14-17, with over 200 boats expected for the South's biggest sailing event. Visit www.CharlestonRaceWeek.com to keep informed and stay tuned for more news from this great regatta.
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I have a Canon PowerShot SD450 Digital Elph. I also have a 2GB memory card for the camera ('Secure Digital High Performance' and it also says foto source at the bottom of the label). On the weekend I took the card out because I forgot what brand it was. When I put the card back in I recieved the message "Memory Card Error" and "Card Locked" underneath it. Can't do anything on the camera. I've looked around on the internet and was told it's possible to recover the lost images before trying to format it to use the card again. I'm also using Windows 2000 Professional and a Core Micro USB card reader.
When I use the card reader on my computer, it doesn't recognize the SD card that is in the reader. When I go to properties, it says 0 bytes. I thought I would try recovering anyways.
I downloaded PhotoRescue software (trial version).
First I tried selecting 'Logical Drive' for the options before trying to recover. It doesn't work, and asks for the drives information. So I entered 2GB as the card size, and 32k as the cluster size (looked it up on the internet). Once the program starts I just get all "READ ERROR AT..." errors followed by "The parameter is incorrect."
Okay, so that method doesn't work.
Next I try selecting the option of 'Physical Drive'... when I click the radio button for physical drive the program thinks for a moment then it displays "Drive 2 (1MB)" to select. Doesn't seem right, but I gave it a shot anyways. Again manually entered the memory card size and cluster size. After I start the recovery I of course get more errors. This time it's saying "READ ERROR AT..." followed by "The media on the drive may have changed" for a bunch of the first sectors that it scans. Then after the "READ ERROR AT..." it starts saying "The request could not be performed because of an I/O drive error". At least I think that's what it says, it cuts off after the word drive.
When I tried both of these methods, during the scanning/recovery process it listed 1 drive found, and 0 files found the entire time. So this isn't looking good for my pictures that are on the card (probably around 100 on there).
Does anyone have any other suggestions/solutions to recover the information? Or am I doing something wrong?
Any help is GREATLY appreciated. Sorry for the long post but I figured with an issue like this it's good to have as much detail as possible.
Thank you in advance for any insight into this issue.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On the heels of leading Jackson Prep (Jackson, Miss.) to the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools(MAIS) overall state championship in 2012 and a runner-up finish in 2013, Josh Williams has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Lipscomb men's basketball program.
Leading the Patriots to a 73-5 record in his two years at Jackson Prep, Williams averaged 16 points and seven rebounds per game under coach David Horner.
"Josh is exactly the kind person and player we need at Lipscomb," said Lipscomb assistant coach Pete Froedden. "He has an incredible mom and dad and we're excited to have them as part of the Lipscomb family as well.
"Josh not only can really shoot the ball but also has great passing ability to get his teammates involved. He will represent Lipscomb well and fans will be proud to watch him for years to come."
The 6-foot-4-inch guard was named the MAIS Boys Player of the Year in 2012 and a two-time conference player of the year in the Magnolia State.


text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Samsung: No more TOEIC for jobs. Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Samsung: No more TOEIC for jobs. Goto page 1, 2 Next Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message Swampfox10mmJoined: 24 Mar 2011 Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:06 pm Post subject: Samsung: No more TOEIC for jobs. Just learned this from a professor here when discussing the SNU thread. From this point on, Samsung will not consider TOEIC scores in hiring. It's all about the OPIC. She said that this has devastated certain high-dollar hagwons in Kangnam who relied mainly on helping people prepare for and cram for the TOEIC. Can someone who has the time find an article on this? Lots of changes. Back to top Son Deureo!Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:11 pm Post subject: Re: Samsung: No more TOEIC for jobs. Swampfox10mm wrote: It's all about the OPIC. I was actually worried about the safety of all of our jobs when I saw that thread title. Back to top Swampfox10mmJoined: 24 Mar 2011 Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject: http://view.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012103011033848604&nvr=Y Back to top spaceman82Joined: 01 Dec 2009 Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:34 pm Post subject: Quote: Samsung announced that they will no longer accept the TOEIC, which has been an evaluation standard for assessing their employees� English proficiency until now, and will use the OPIc in its place in the future. Samsung discontinued use of the TOEIC L&R in its recruiting process a few years ago and will now no longer consider TOEIC scores in its internal employee evaluation process. This policy will be applied from next year. According to Samsung officials, the policy will go into effect on January 1 next year, and at that time the OPIc will become the standard method for evaluating employees� English proficiency. Employees of Samsung Electronics, however, will have a year-long grace period, meaning that the policy will apply to them beginning in 2014. The officials also noted, although some employees have earned TOEIC scores, they did not have to listen and speak in an actual environment to earn those scores. This has led to belief that the TOEIC does not perform its intended assessment function, which is the reason Samsung Group will no longer accept TOEIC scores. Samsung Group has been struggling with the issue of �TOEIC usefulness� for some years. It developed and administered its own English test for recruiting in the past but now utilizes the TOEIC Speaking and OPIc as its speaking assessment tools. ... Samsung Group representatives stated that the employee they are looking for is one who can express his or her thoughts without limitation and, given this goal, the OPIc is a more suitable evaluation tool than the TOEIC L&R. ... It is important to consider that TOEIC L&R scores are valid before a given expiration date, so a person with an expired TOEIC L&R score will have to take the OPIc in order to avoid being disadvantaged by his or her lapsed score. At the same time, Samsung Eletronics has numerous employees, nearly 200 thousand, so they have decided to give employees a grace period in order to avoid possible confusion. NOTE: Not my translation. Back to top HarpeauJoined: 01 Feb 2003Location: In Hannam-dong, Seoul. Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:12 pm Post subject: The TOEIC sux! It's about time they've decided to dump it. Back to top Hugo85Joined: 27 Aug 2010 Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:43 pm Post subject: A Korean-run English examination? Why not just... I don't know... TOEFL... Back to top MalislamusrexJoined: 01 Feb 2010 Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:32 pm Post subject: They couldn't get a high enough score in TOEIC so they scrapped it..... classic. Back to top YTMNDJoined: 16 Jan 2012Location: You're the man now dog!! Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:39 pm Post subject: The grammar is good in TOEIC, listening exercises are decent enough to start out with, but the vocabulary doesn't fit the younger crowd and could be outdated as it relates to the office. I wouldn't remove it entirely, just update the examples using today's technology and categorize the lessons instead of randomly throwing out multiple choice stuff. At least the TOEFL exercises are topic oriented. That's what I would like to see with TOEIC. Back to top JimskinsJoined: 07 Nov 2007 Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:56 pm Post subject: Good riddance to bad rubbish. So the key question is where would one train to become an OPIC assessor in Korea? Back to top ZyzyferJoined: 29 Jan 2003Location: who, what, where, when, why, how? Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:52 am Post subject: Ouch. I doubt it will affect test prep academies in the long run. They will just have to deal with an adjustment period. Big blow to ETS if this trends here, though. The TOEIC isn't a completely useless test but it isn't far from it. Too easy to learn patterns and score better than you should, and people who are okay at English but don't understand those patterns get dinged. Back to top Hank the IconoclastJoined: 08 Oct 2007Location: Busan Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:39 am Post subject: TOEIC Speaking is a way better test than OPIc and a better test of their English ability. I can honestly say that after teaching both of them.Took OPIc and it asked me five questions about playing baseball. Other questions included describing my neighborhood and a park for children. Another had me role-play a situation where I was lost and I had to ask directions from some coffee shop. Sure, TOEIC is more business-oriented but isn't Samsung a business? If they are changing it because hagwons have helped them crack the code for TOEIC Speaking, then they will be disappointed to find out that there is an obvious pattern in OPIc too. Students take a survey. If they indicate they like something, they can be asked extensive questions on that topic. They can prepare way more in advance then they would be able to for TOEIC. Plus, the books for OPIc are mostly rubbish with no rubrics to be found. With TOEIC Speaking, I was able to score my students on their answers after responding. Can't do that with OPIc. I was never able to get a hold of the English book for my classes. Back to top some waygug-inJoined: 25 Jan 2003 Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:30 am Post subject: Looks like it was developed by Americans, not Koreans. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_Proficiency_Interview_-_computer Oral Proficiency Interview - computer (OPI-c) [4] is a computerized test of English-usage skills[5] developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and Language Testing International (LTI). It is a computer-based version of the OPI.[6] OPI-c is a kind of test business interview. The one-hour test is a series of recorded questions which are accessed by computer. The test scores have seven levels. The evaluations are done by ACTFL professionals in the United States. Back to top PatrickGHBusanJoined: 24 Jun 2008Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 - Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:13 am Post subject: some waygug-in wrote: Looks like it was developed by Americans, not Koreans. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_Proficiency_Interview_-_computer Oral Proficiency Interview - computer (OPI-c) [4] is a computerized test of English-usage skills[5] developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and Language Testing International (LTI). It is a computer-based version of the OPI.[6] OPI-c is a kind of test business interview. The one-hour test is a series of recorded questions which are accessed by computer. The test scores have seven levels. The evaluations are done by ACTFL professionals in the United States. Well this is even worse if a FT works in TOEIC in Korea as the OPIC could be delivered online and evaluated off-shore in the US. Back to top Dave ChanceJoined: 30 May 2011 Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:10 am Post subject: Hey, make a living offa product with deficiencies expect a shake-up to occur at some point. Not the first time that people have had to make an adjustment to their game. Back to top some waygug-inJoined: 25 Jan 2003 Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:25 am Post subject: It's too soon to tell what effects this will have. Like everything else, the proof is in how it's implemented. I can't see them suddenly not needing NT's anymore, but the focus may shift a bit. In my opinion, there is far too much emphasis placed on level tests, and far too little on basic levels of fluency. An example; a few years back, I worked at an adult hagwon. One day the owner came up to me and said that I must judge a speech contest at a local appliance factory. (I think it was an LG plant but that's not important) So I go to this thing, there were 10 -15 employees, all who passed their TOEIC and had worked there for a few months (if not years). They all presented their "speeches". Each one was equally bad. They were a hodgepodge of business terms splotched together into a meaningless bunch of garble. I don't think there was 1 good (understandable) sentence out of the whole group. I had to choose a winner and runner up. I just picked the 2 most confident. None of them made any sense. Yes, they could use a lot of buzzwords, but they surely could not make themselves understood. 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With respect to single-pole circuit breakers used as disconnecting means for circuits, when is the use of identified or non-identified handle ties applied to multiple single-pole circuit breakers (intended to simultaneously disconnect all conductors of the circuit, including the grounded conductor, if any) not permitted?
- For multiwire branch circuits.
- For motor fuel dispensing equipment circuits.
- For tap conductors.
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As noted in Sec. 514.11(A) of Art. 514 (Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities), the use of single-pole breakers utilizing handle ties shall not be permitted.
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Come home, Cesc
Arsenal don't really need Cesc Fabregas. However, they didn't really need Mesut Ozil either. Sometimes a footballer becomes available with such a unique talent that they immediately supersede other priorities. Fabregas is one such player.
However, for Arsenal fans, he's more than just a player: he's a symbol. He was the jewel in the Gunners' crown prior to being plucked away by Barcelona. Bringing him back could provide a morale boost to match the return of silverware to the Arsenal trophy cabinet.
- McNicholas: Arsenal's new era
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Fabregas and Arsenal's story is already heavily intertwined. When a player rejoins a former club, headline writers often turn to the allegorical tale of the prodigal son. However, the parable would require significant tweaking -- or indeed a sequel -- to be analogous with Fabregas' mooted return to Arsenal. For the playmaker, this would be a second Odyssean journey in just three years.
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Getbig III
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 14, 2005, 10:03:38 PM »
Quote from: The True Adonis on September 13, 2005, 10:38:18 PM
gO BACK TO mAYHEM YOU weakling.
Everyone knows I can back up what I say.
What can you do besides being head fluffer for Massive G and company?
Everyone knows you can back up what you say?? do you really believe that you sad little prick? and as for weakling, Anus, if we ever met you would find that not to be the case
Now go and find yourself a nice little poetry board or something where you can go and bore the arse off them instead, oh and BTW, I was on here before you and didn't need to come here just because I was banned from Mayhem.
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
Reply #51 on:
September 20, 2005, 08:42:28 PM »
Deads are a key exercise no matter wich way you cut it.
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Getbig III
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May the bridges I burn light the way
Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 20, 2005, 10:27:20 PM »
Personally, I think and feel that deadlifts are the best overall back exercise, especially for the lower back. I typically do 3 sets of light warmups sets to 'positive failure' (no forced reps, just stopping at earnest muscle fatigue). Then typically it's on to 4 heavy sets of 4 to 6 reps with a weight that induces positive muscle failure between reps 4 thru 6 on week 1 and 3. On weeks 2 and 4, I go lighter and for higher reps, generally 4 sets of 12 to 15 reps - just so I don't strain myself too much and cause a possible injury. This switch-up is because ... well, deadlifts
a taxing exercise on your body, but when performed properly, and intelligently, are also the zenith of back-attack exercises. I don't want an injury, and I'm not in it for the ego.
Add a good mixture of pull-ups, chins, and bent-over rows for a solid overall back workout. The problem
I find
with most people and their back-related problems (minus any actual physical ailment) is what I refer to as 'the phobia'- and that is caused because people don't know how to properly work within their limits. Your ego must be left at the door if you want to have a safe and productive deadlift regiment (or any other exercise/workout routine for that matter). Your whole body, back especially will grow more from feel, and a full muscle contraction from each rep than an additional 100, 50, 25, or even 10 pounds.
Remember that posture during the deadlift is key. Keep your legs shoulder-width apart, feet evenly spaced and facing forward. Rest on the heels of your feet, they are your foundation. Bow your knees slightly, and keep your back straight and at what your body feels to be
perfect angle, look down when you place your grip and ensure it's how you prefer to do the 'lift. Realign your head with the angle of your back, looking forward, even slightly upward. Focus yourself, and then pull. Keep your body tensed, muscles susceptible to use, and always keeping your back properly aligned. Do not slouch, keep your shoulder-blades near if not fully pinched as you raise the bar; use your legs as a backing, but try not to roll them
your shins. Always lockout and return the weight safely in a reverse motion. As I said before, I prefer not to go to negative failure or forced reps, this is where most deadlift-related strains occur in my opinion. My personal preference is an over-hand, under-hand grip; I switch it up between a thumbs in and thumbs out every other set - just to alter the feel of the deadlift and 'shocking' your body some. Remember - a deadlift works nearly every muscle, allow for the incorporation of other muscle groups - not necessarily to increase the poundages you're lifting - but to enhance the actual exercise and your body's response.
I don't use straps on deadlifts, and that too is a personal choice. If you decide that you want to try and isolate your back that much more, that's cool too and straps provide a good alternative to freeform lifting. Just remember that it's always better to have a complete, functional and balanced body in terms of conditioning (health-wise, not contest cond.), strength and size. The workout to my forearms, noticeable size gains as well as hands/grip strength from incorporating deadlifts into my back routine is amazing and also beneficial to
workout goals.
In the end,
you can use a variety of different exercises to work your back and make it grow.
your back will grow from a routine that
does not
include deadlifts; but why avoid one of the best compound exercises there is? Lose the ego, lose the fear - the phobia and just go for it.
... Anyways, that's my late-night 2 cents.
P.S.: Your lower back will never be as complete - as thick or as full - if you do not deadlift, and that's the truth.
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 21, 2005, 01:19:17 AM »
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 21, 2005, 02:56:17 AM »
Completely over-rated, especially by some on this site, but a NICE way to blow out your back. For those who like it don't assume that the rest of us need this shyte as a master mass builder for every possible bodypart, and then keep reminding of this need over and over again like a broken record.
not a fundamental exercise and not a great mass builder; there are better overall exercises such as squats or clean n' jerks, that work the body better, crreate more athleticism, and are less stressful.
When was the last time someone complemented a top builder on his lower back development? If that's a factor, there are many other less stressful ways to hit that area. If i need an overall builder, cleans, clean n' jerks or squats are far better overall, and are less stressful.
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 21, 2005, 05:32:39 AM »
1/4 and 1/2 deads work better for me at adding thickness to my lats, with an overhand grip.
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 21, 2005, 03:56:49 PM »
The only way to develop any muscle in the body is to exercise it according to its function in the body.
Bent over rows are a form of a static contraction as far as the lumbar spine is concerned.
While static contractions (isometric contractions) are a form of strength building, they produce strength and possibly some size while in a static contraction.
For complete development and full range-of-motion strength, a static contraction only in one angle is inferior to full range movements.
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 21, 2005, 04:29:20 PM »
Quote from: pumpster on September 21, 2005, 02:56:17 AM
Completely over-rated, especially by some on this site, but a NICE way to blow out your back. For those who like it don't assume that the rest of us need this shyte as a master mass builder for every possible bodypart, and then keep reminding of this need over and over again like a broken record.
not a fundamental exercise and not a great mass builder; there are better overall exercises such as squats or clean n' jerks, that work the body better, crreate more athleticism, and are less stressful.
When was the last time someone complemented a top builder on his lower back development? If that's a factor, there are many other less stressful ways to hit that area. If i need an overall builder, cleans, clean n' jerks or squats are far better overall, and are less stressful.
i bet your just bitter..due to not breaking that ever elusive 300lb mark...lol..
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Getbig II
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 21, 2005, 04:55:31 PM »
for a taller bodybuilder like myself at 6'2" good leg size was only achievable once i could FULL squat 405lbs+ for reps. I'm natural and always have been so that probably won't sound like much for juicers, but for a natural guy it is not easy. in order to do that and not have lower back issues i need to either do deadlifts (405lbs+ for reps) or good mornings (225lbs+ for reps) every week. for shorterguys it may not be that important, but deads of good mornings are very important for taller guys.
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 22, 2005, 06:36:12 AM »
I didn't see many results from incessant chinning until i started doing deadlifts, at which point i went from being able to do 6-7 unweighted chins to being able to do 8 with 35 lbs in a matter of weeks, it seems.
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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September 24, 2005, 02:55:37 PM »
Hi....my name is Ledd and.....and......um.....
....I still dont know how EXACTLY to do a proper deadlift.
There fine I said it ok!
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Getbig III
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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October 01, 2005, 05:10:28 AM »
I was a HUGE deadlift fan for years. I loved doing it. The past year or so I cut it out because of back pain, and to be honest with you, i don't think i missed a beat. My back still looks just as good as before.
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Getbig III
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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October 16, 2005, 09:25:48 AM »
Quote from: Richard2004 on September 14, 2005, 01:48:08 PM
Gee gollies, shouldn't this thread be over on the "Training Q & A" forum?
Anyway, no I don't think deadlifts (dl/dls) are overrated! As a matter-of-fact, IMO the diamond, or hex-bar, dl is arguably the safest and best single muscle mass-building compound exercise in existence!?
The diamond bar allows you to start the dl in a very low top-of-thighs-parallel-to-floor (or even below parallel!) position, and allows you to pull the bar straight-up and back over your heels (a so much safer "bar path" than the straight-bar dl)!! Why, you can even finish off each rep., in the diamond-bar dl, with an effective shrug!
The diamond bar dl actually allows you to combine practically ALL the benefits of BOTH the straight-bar back squat AND the straight-bar dl movements into a SINGLE highly-effective mass-building compound movement (e.g. arguably better than even the breathing back squat for say high reps)!?
The big danger (of course!) with the straight-bar dl is that one has to invariably round their low back with heavy weights, to a greater extent, when clearing their knees. As we all should know, legions-upon-legions of weight-trainers have injured their lower backs attemping PR dls, or struggling to complete those "last few reps."!!
Sure, we all know we should all keep our backs "flat" when we dl, however most of us "slip-up" and round our back for those last few reps., or that PR attempt! And when we do (or when we set the bar down!), we feel that "uhh-oh!" twinge of pain in our lower back!
Of course, some trainees have "low backs of iron" and never experience lower back problems doing straight-bar dls! But sadly, most of us find out the hard way (!) that we are not a member of the "low-backs-of-iron" fraternity!!
All I'm saying is that the diamond-bar dl arguably works the muscles of the thighs, glutes, hips, lower back, and traps, more thoroughly (and much more safely!) than either the straight-bar back squat or the straight-bar dl!? In high-reps., the diamond-bar dl is a great muscle mass, and stamina, builder!!
The diamond-bar dl is certainly a
for the title "greatest single compound exercise"...surpassing even the sacrosanct back squat!? This is because it concurrently works more large muscle groups, and provides greater low back and knee protection, than does the barbell back squat!
I agree .I have a trap/shrug bar and i love it !
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Getbig II
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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October 18, 2005, 05:33:27 AM »
I couldn't have said it any better. I myself am not a member of the, "low-backs-of-iron" fraternity. I pledged, but was kicked out because I am too much of a puss.
Seriously though, at 20 years old I could deadlift all day. At 25 I would start to spasim out with heavy deads, and at 30 if I even try to go heavy on deads at all I might as well get the hot water running in the bath because my back will be so sore and tight that I can barely walk. As a non-competitive lifter it is not worth it for me.
For those of you that can deadlift heavy, good for you. I wish I could as I love the feeling of pulling 500+lbs off the floor, but my body just can't handle that weight any longer naturally.
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Getbig III
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Believe it or not. Your choice.
Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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October 30, 2005, 01:17:54 PM »
Deadlifts are great! I've gotten the best results from them, more than any other single excercise, but don't do partial deads, i tried it once, and had a knot in my lower back for a few days. It could be cause i'm 6'2'' just be careful on partials anyway.
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Re: are deadlifts overrated?
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October 30, 2005, 01:36:00 PM »
how do you know when your CNS is burned out? What are the symptoms of CNS burnout?
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