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Thinking of building an FCPX editing room, looking for advice.
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I'm helping build an edit bay for a non-profit. We'll have 3 computers, all running the same NLE. We'll have a giant pool of media. And we'd like for people to be able to copy that media onto a personal drive and then cut it. It would also be great if they could move from computer to computer with their projects. Using FCPX would be helpful as it would be the cheapest option (remember, we're a non-profit).
So here's how I'm thinking of Setting up the flow.
3 mac mini computers
Each computer has a 2 TB drive, with the same name, and the same media in the same events
1 computer serves the others the project files, when a user wants to use the project file, they first change permissions in the finder. When they're done, they unlock it again.
If the permissions thing doesn't work, we just move the projects over.
How does this sound, doest his make sense? I went to the apple store and told them about this and they said I might want to check out AVID! If I could afford a Unity for this non-profit, believe me, I would!
Avid for this purpose? Sounds like the complete opposite of what you're looking for. My recommendation would be Adobe Premiere, if only because for most editing needs, you're going to need at least Photoshop anyway, so buying the Adobe Production Premium bundle would be a natural choice. And that would mean you'll also have After Effects, Illustrator, Media Encoder and a host of other useful options.
I was thinking that. Only thing is they don't have someone who can use after effects or most of those encoders. I think it's also a pretty big price difference. I really only think they need something a little better than imovie. We're not cutting features. I just wonder if it's a nightmare to share media and projects with the method I outlined above... really what I'd love is to use Lightworks beta for scalability alone, but they're married to mac and who knows when lightworks comes out for that.
> Only thing is they don't have someone who can use after effects or most of those encoders.
I don't think you're thinking far enough ahead. Just because there's no user on staff doesn't mean they won't need it at some point, or hire a freelancer, or have a staff editor who can get a chance to learn it.
After Effects may not be necessary at all places, but Photoshop is a no-brainer, and often Illustrator as well.
As for iMovie, if they were content with that, then there's no purchase at all.
dne202 Wrote:
> So here's how I'm thinking of Setting up the
> flow.
> 3 mac mini computers
> Each computer has a 2 TB drive, with the same
> name, and the same media in the same events
> 1 computer serves the others the project files,
> when a user wants to use the project file, they
> first change permissions in the finder. When
> they're done, they unlock it again.
> If the permissions thing doesn't work, we just
> move the projects over.
I think this is fine as long as you implement strict rules on what people can and cannot write to the shared storage, how files are to be organized, naming conventions etc. I'm currently doing something similar on a feature and it's no problem because everyone knows which project is the master, everything has the same folder structure and I make a point of keeping track of it all.
My software:
Pro Maintenance Tools - Tools to keep Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro running smoothly and fix problems when they arise
Pro Media Tools - Edit QuickTime chapters and metadata, detect gamma shifts, edit markers, watch renders and more
More tools...
I hear what you're saying... but what is most important is that, when I leave in a few months, someone who is not an editor, or even a "computer person" will be taking over. I need this to be basic enough that I can pass it to someone with a tutorial and they can learn how to be doing simple cuts in a day. They aren't going to learn After Effects. If we need After Effects for a freelancer, I'm sure that freelancer would rather work on their home computer than off a mac mini in a cramped room.
As a long-time assistant editor, I hear what you're saying. I would honestly have switched them all to PC and premiere pro if it were my choice. But from a non-profit, bottom-line standpoint, FCPX is thinking into the future. As much as I dislike FCPX personally. Which is very much.
I think you pretty much hit on one of Apple's strategies with FCPX.
I think it's going to find its way into a large number of small businesses and not for profits.
I think Thunderbolt plays into this as well.
Storage and Video I/O become portable. Buy one and move it from computer to computer as needed.
The wide user base will make it attractive for third party support. Look at the plethora of looks plugins as one example.
As some of the businesses grow so will the availability of more sophisticated ancillary tools.
The interesting thing about Motion and its current interaction with FCPX is that it's a great tool for the in house designer to develop a corporate brand ID and "publish" with a limited set of parameters that editors can customize an maintain the company mandated branding.
I think FCPX will make inroads into small and medium sized in house corporate/industrial video.
That's why it's not so much about "personally disliking" so much as it will make a lot of business sense as a tool.
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New Winter Titles: Inu x Boku Secret ServicePost Reply
Great, thanks Crunchy, I will give it a chance. It seems interesting.
So it's worst season ever....
Only idiots can learn to fly. [4LCDN8WLAUD]
No Milky Holmes?
Looks like another good series that I'll be watching this season. The winter lineup looks great! I plan on watching most of the titles.
Aim high and reach for the stars!
US, Canada, South america, but not Mexico, I feel noteless
cool!!! THUMBS UP FOR GETTING IT CRUNCHYROLL!!!
Great to see a good number of titles available here in the UK, great job this season!!! :D
(hope there's more announcing!!)
YAY go CR <33 TY XD I also read the manga for this one ;D
No Milky Holmes is a big shock, unless someone(maybe Funi) has it now. Anyway, kind of a disappointing set this season, I guess I will wait and see on Black Rock Shooter and whatever else maybe announced.
Who do I thank for this wonderful selection!
Chillin like a villian
Yup definitely time to resub.
Chillin like a villian
Hmm, in the end, only 6 of my 12 guesses for simulcasts were correct...Clearly my prediction skills need work.
But you know, that's totally okay, because Crunchyroll's actual lineup gives me 50% more shows I want to watch than my predicted lineup did. Awesome!
Are we done with announcing? Maybe, but then again...maybe we aren't...
Even with that it is worrisome that they didn't immediately add another "?" box, considering their are two series that fall into the "Why aren't they here? category:
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai-Ni-Maku (because it is a sequel to a prior CR simulcast)
Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou (Daily Lives of High School Boys) (because it is on TV Tokyo)
As I mentioned elsewhere, Tantei Opera Milky Holmes could be held up over contract negotiations regarding the terms, given that the series reportedly did not perform well on CR, but was clearly successful enough in Japan to warrant a second series. If this is the case, however, CR apparently isn't confident the negotiations will ultimately succeed. If they fail to get this, it will be a blow to their record, and cast a shadow of doubt over the future across the future of any future sequel series that were less than successful on CR.
The only explanations I could see for Daily Lives of High School Boys not being here is if someone other than TV Tokyo actually holds the international distribution rights (seems unlikely), or if a company in the U.S. has already optioned the home video rights.
Hasn't Germany been shut out quite a bit over the past many seasons?
It make me wonder if there is a home video distributor there playing (or that had played) the "If you stream, we won't license" game with the licensors in Japan.
Unfortunately, the longer few titles are licensed for Germany, the less likely the problem is to improve. Unless CR can "fold in" Germany into a license (like the "worldwide except Japan") license for the two short-form series, they would probably take a loss on the MG for Germany, and of course, few people from Germany are going to subscribe, due to the dearth of available series.
Yes, that's my real age
Yay for Crunchy, you guys come through once again. I love it here!
Thanks, Crunchy! There's only 3 titles left on my Wish List for your guys to nab: Senki Zesshō Symphogear, Aquarion EVOL, and of course, BLACK ROCK SHOOTER
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The present age of eligibility for Medicare is 65. Lowering the age of eligibility for Medicare to 55 will add about 20 million new premium paying subscribers to the Medicare rolls. These 20 million are relatively healthier than the current cohort above the age of 65. Thus there will be more money into the system via 20 million people paying the present rate of about $1,200 a year in premiums, and due to their statistically healthier status requiring much less outflow of dollars for services. I am no actuary, but I would think this simple equation adds many years of solvency to Medicare. Thus there would be much less needed from the federal budget to subsidize Medicare deficits.
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Weekend Out: L'Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour begins Friday
The 35th Annual L'Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour and Boutique begins Friday, Nov. 18th and continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19th. It spotlights five festively-outfitted homes and this year is in one of central Denver's tony old neighborhoods: the Morgan Historic District roughly located between Cheesman Park and Cherry Creek North.
"This tour is a great event because it really gets tour-goers into the holiday spirit," says Brooke Maloy, co-chair of the tour, which benefits the Central City Opera Guild. "They're just such beautiful homes."
Maloy marvels at the diversity of the decorations on display this year, from the use of traditional colors and ornaments by The Lark or HMK Designs to The Plum Gallery's inverted holiday tree, which is suspended from the ceiling of a botanically-themed room in one of the five homes on the tour.
City Floral outfitted L'Esprit's patron party with ornamentation that reflects this year's bent toward natural materials and nature in holiday decorating, while the seasonal style conceived by Bouquets is more contemporary and spotlights ornaments that play up holiday glimmer and glitz.
Other florists and designers who donate time and materials include Patina Antiques & Home, Wildflowers, and Villa Home & Gifts.
All five of the homes are within walking distance of one another, while the event's holiday boutique is at 105 Fillmore St.
Tickets for L'Esprit de Noël Holiday Home Tour are $18-$20 through the Central City Opera Box Office (303-292-6700 or centralcityopera.org), at local King Soopers locations, and at the homes. For more information, visit lesprithometour.com.


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Banzai Rabbit HD iPad Review
Following the iPad's original reveal, Revolutionary Concepts was one of the very first studios to give us a glimpse of what an "HD" game looked like with a screenshot of Frogman, which has evolved into Banzai Rabbit. Now, after months of waiting, they have finally released the iPad version. Unfortunately, it suffers from frame rate drops due to the graphical boost.
Banzai Rabbit HD is, in essence, the same game as before, except that it runs in native resolution on the iPad. You can still choose between story and quick play modes, and these are accompanied by Agon leaderboards. The level structure is the same, which isn't a problem since this is one of the best aspects of the iPhone version.
The extreme sport of sub hopping.
Where Banzai Rabbit HD shines are its graphics, which pop off the iPad's screen. It truly feels like you are pulled into the world of a comic book. Everything from the 3D models to textures have been given the HD treatment. In fact, even the comic at the start of the game is shown in higher resolution.
This increased resolution also seems to be the reason why Banzai Rabbit HD suffers from frame rate dips that make the game feel choppy and break up its flow. In fact, it feels as if the entire game runs slightly slower. This isn't helped by Banzai Rabbit's hopping animation, which feels like it's missing half of its frames.
All of this can be fixed in an update, but at the moment the iPhone version remains preferable to the one on the iPad, especially considering the higher price.
Editor's Note: This review only covers the content exclusive to the iPad version of this game. For the full game review, click here.


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SALEM - The Peabody Essex Museum has extended hours for the final days of its gorgeous summer exhibition "Turner & the Sea," the largest U.S. exhibition of Joseph Mallord William Turner's maritime paintings.
The museum will stay open until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Aug. 28, with a discounted admission of $10 after 5 p.m. PEM members, Salem residents and children 16 and under are always admitted free. The exhibition closes on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. You can also see "Turner & the Sea" until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, during the monthly PEM/PM evening party.
The exhibition features more than 100 works spanning the 50-year career of one of Britain's most celebrated painters. Encompassing oils, watercolors, prints and sketches from the 1790s to the mid-1800s, this first full-scale examination of Turner's lifelong attraction to the sea follows the artist's evolution from precocious young painter to one of the most important, controversial and prolific masters of his art. Dramatic and roiling, sunlit and cloudstruck, the power of Turner's glorious canvases changed the maritime aesthetic and influenced countless painters hundreds of years after his time.
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Capitol Theater One of SLC's oldest performance venues; plays host to Broadway productions and Ballet West. 50 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-355-2787 arttix.org
Club Sound Long-standing night club featuring hip-hop and electronic music. 579 W. 200 South, SLC, 801-328-0255 myspace.com/clubsound
Club Vegas Goth Industrial Wednesdays, Local Band Thursdays and drink specials daily. 445 S. 400 West, SLC, 801-364-8347 myspace.com/clubvegaas
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Maverick Center It's an arena, with all he pluses and minuses that implies. Home of Utah Grizzlies hockey. 3200 E. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, 80-988-8800 maverikcenter.com
Energy Solutions Arena Home of the Jazz; hosts the circus and other mega-tours. 301 W. South Temple, SLC, 801-325-2500 energysolutionsarena.com
Gallivan Center An outdoor entertainment venue featuring music, outdoor movies and brewers' festival in the summer and fall. 239 S. Main St., SLC, 801-535-6110 thegallivancenter.com
Hale Centre Theatre Specializing in wholesome family theater with seasonal favorites like A Christmas Carol. 3333 Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City, 801-984-9000 haletheatre.org
Harry O's A large dance floor, private seating and go-go dancers make this the go-to spot for dancing and bigger out-of-town acts. 427 Main St., Park City, 435-776-3050 harryos-pc.com
In the Venue Over-18 venue presenting rock and punk shows and private area serving liquor for 21+. 219 S. 600 West, SLC, 801-581-7100 kilbycourt.com
Kilby Court An all-ages music concert venue. Home to local bands and small acts getting their start. 741 S. 330 West, SLC, 801-364-3538 kilbycourt.com
Kingsbury Hall Traditional performance hall on the University of Utah campus featuring musical and other types of performances. 1395 Presidents Circle, SLC, 801-581-7100 kingburyhall.org
McKay Events Center Utah valley University's 8,500-seat events center is home to UVU's Division 1 athletics, as well as other types of events. 500 W. University Parkway, Orem, 801-863-8767 mckayeventscenter.com
Molly Blooms The newest addition to Park city's music scene sits in Kimball Junction, away from the Main Street hoopla. Local bands and Irish pub feel. Available for private parties. 1680 W. Ute Blvd, Park City, 435-645-0844 mollybloomspc.com
Murray Theater Built in 1938, this theater is on the National register of Historic Places. Now, the refurbished venue hosts musical acts, from indie bands to hard rock. 4961 S. State Street, SLC, 801-654-6678 myspace.com/murraytheater
Peery's Egyptian Theater Historic theater that still holds performances. 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden, 801-689-8700 peerysegyptiantheater.com
Pioneer Theatre Company University of Utah's professional theater in residence. 300 S. 1400 East (University of Utah), SLC, 801-581-6961 pioneertheatre.org
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Tower Theater Classic Offbeat and cult flicks, plus selected rentals. 876 E. 900 South, SLC, 801-321-0310 towertheatre.com
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This is the last week of the Dinotopia exhibition at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach Florida. This coming Sunday, September 5 is the last day.
U.S.A. customers can order a signed, official museum poster for $20.00 plus $3.50 for postage/handling. Payment should be by check payable to "The Dinotopia Store" PO Box 693, Rhinebeck, NY 12572. If you like, download an order form here.
Norton Museum: "The Fantastical Art of James Gurney" Through September 5
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Norton's Last Week / Poster Offer
Posted by James Gurney at Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Labels: Dinotopia, Museum Visits
4 comments:
- ivo.de.wispelaere said...
I guess that once we, Europeans, have evolved out of the Stone Age, will be able to order those nice things as well? ;-)
- September 1, 2010 at 3:47 AM
- James Gurney said...
Ivo, it's we Americans that are in the Stone Age. The US postal and banking regulations are what make overseas business so difficult for us.
- September 1, 2010 at 9:12 AM
- Rebecca said...
I'm so happy that I was able to see that! It was an amazing exhibit! My poster is hanging right above my drafting table in my studio. :) Hope that you'll do another Norton exhibit sometime in the future!
- September 1, 2010 at 10:29 PM
- Henry Frank said...
I just got back from the exhibit, it was great to see the paintings in person. The reproductions in the books don't do the level of detail or the color justice.
- September 2, 2010 at 5:24 PM
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A great openning of the new Strogatz's post:
The most familiar ideas of geometry were inspired by an ancient vision — a vision of the world as flat. From parallel lines that never meet, to the Pythagorean theorem discussed in last week's column, these are eternal truths about an imaginary place, the two-dimensional landscape of plane geometry.
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Exercise: The Best Therapy for Managing Side Effects
How to Stay Active and Energetic
September/October 2009
There are many benefits of exercise in HIV disease. Besides the evident improved self-image, energy level, and mental outlook, several research studies performed with HIV-positive people have found the following clinical benefits in body composition and metabolism.
Exercise produces improved muscle function, increased body dimensions and mass, and strength when used alone.1,2
It may reduce trunk (belly) fat mass in patients with HIV lipodystrophy.3
It increases muscle mass and decreases LDL (bad cholesterol) when combined with testosterone in eugonadal men (men with normal testosterone) with wasting.4
It increases build-up of lean tissue and strength gain when combined with oxandrolone (Oxandrin, an oral anabolic) in eugonadal men with wasting.5
Muscle hypertrophy (enlargement), induced by resistance training, may decrease triglyceride levels in the blood of hypertriglyceridemic (those with high triglycerides), HIV-positive men being treated with antiviral therapy.6
Acute exercise does not have a deleterious effect on HIV replication in adults with high viral loads.7
Moderate physical activity may slow HIV disease progression.8
Exercise is associated with significant improvement in mood and overall distress, as well as a significant increase in body cell and lean body mass.9
Exercise can increase bone density in men and women.10
Testosterone and resistance exercise promote gains in body weight, muscle mass, muscle strength, and lean body mass in HIV-positive men experiencing weight loss and low testosterone levels.11
Exercise training resulted in a substantial improvement in aerobic function while immune indices were essentially unchanged. Quality of life markers improved significantly with exercise.12
Getting Started
Before you start an exercise program, there are some things to consider. First, get your blood pressure, heart rate, weight, body dimensions, fasting cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar measured. Your doctor should be able to advise you if you are capable of exercising without health if you can.
If you feel tired and weak, start walking every day to your best ability. Walking can help increase energy levels to enable you to start a more intensive exercise program later on when you're feeling better. Using a cheap pedometer to measure your daily steps is useful. Try to reach 10,000 steps a day since that has been associated with good cardiovascular health and fat loss.
There are two types of exercise: resistance (or weight) training and cardiovascular (or aerobic) exercise. Resistance training uses weights to induce muscle growth. Cardiovascular exercise improves the way your body uses oxygen and increases metabolism so that you can burn fat and lower bad cholesterol and blood sugar.
Do low-impact aerobic exercise three to four times a week. Exercising for 20-40 minutes by walking fast, bike riding, going up the stairs, using a stationary bike, elliptical trainer, or treadmill will increase your aerobic capacity, help to burn fat, and decrease cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar. Jogging should only be an option if you have very strong joints and no problems with neuropathy. Do not do aerobic exercise if you are losing weight involuntarily or if you are tired or recovering from illness. Some people worry that cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise can increase fat wasting (lipoatrophy), but this fear is unfounded, in our opinion.
Train with weights and machines three times a week for one hour. Starting with machines is the safest way until you get familiar with the exercises. As you feel more confident and strong, bring in free weight exercise (hopefully with the help of a workout buddy). As you get stronger, increase your weights in every exercise. Exercise one body part per week, and do three exercises per body part. One light warm-up set and two heavier sets of eight to ten repetitions (to momentary muscular failure, meaning until you can not do another rep) are enough for each exercise. If you do not have access to a gym, do push ups on the floor and squats holding books or large bottles full of water at home. As long as you are "resisting" your own body weight, you are doing resistance exercise. You can also get an exercise ball and follow this great home-based workout: www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/search.asp?muscle=Home&equipment=yes.
For examples of other exercises you can do at home, visit http://weboflife.nasa.gov/exerciseandaging/chapter4_strength.html.
For great resistance exercises at the gym, visit: www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/weight_lifting_exercises.asp.
Important Things to Remember
Safety First
Always remember -- safety first! If something you do in an exercise hurts, stop! Ask for help to figure out what you're doing wrong. Maybe it's improper form. If you hurt yourself, you will hinder your progress because you won't want to work out! Learn proper form! Do not exercise if you feel you are coming down with a cold.
Commit Yourself
If you can afford it, join a gym. If you spend the money, you'll be more likely to stay with it, and consistency is the key to success in any exercise program. Also, try to find someone who is enthusiastic to train with, or get a personal trainer (if you can afford one). It's easier to stay motivated when you train with someone else who has a vital interest in your mutual success. It's also safer to have someone to spot you when you lift heavy weight.
Avoid Overtraining
Working out for more than an hour can cause overtraining that can destroy your muscles, decreasing your strength. Overtraining is probably the factor most ignored by exercise enthusiasts. In order to build muscle, the body has to receive a stimulus, a reason, to grow bigger, or hypertrophy. It's really very simple: the body only does what it needs to do, what it is required to do. It isn't going to suddenly expand its muscle mass because it anticipates needing more muscles. But if it is challenged to move weights around, it will respond by growing.
Another way to look at it is, if you take any body builder and put him in bed for weeks at a time, he'll begin to rapidly lose muscle mass because the body will sense that it doesn't need the extra muscle any more. So, one needs to deliver the stimulus to begin muscular hypertrophy (growth) and that's what lifting weights does. However, overdoing exercise stresses out the body and initiates the process of actually breaking down muscle mass as the body begins to burn its own muscles to use for fuel. This is why so many people don't grow at a satisfying rate. Even worse, often times these people will think they aren't training hard enough, and increase their exercise routines, thinking they just need more stimuli! And this is where the biggest error is made -- more is not necessarily better! It seems paradoxical that you could work out less and grow more, but this is very often the case.
Therefore, any exercise beyond that which is the exact amount of stimulus necessary to induce optimal muscle growth is called overtraining.
A Workout Log Is Recommended
The best reason to keep track of your workouts is so you can see graphically what you are accomplishing, and analyze your pattern to see if you're overtraining. You will also be able to see whether you're gaining strength at a reasonable rate. You will find when you log your workouts, that if you are overtraining, you won't be gaining in strength or muscle size. So document your workouts by keeping track of the weight you lift and the amount of reps you lift for each exercise, and then when you go in to train again the next week, you'll know what you are trying to improve upon. If you find out that you're weaker than you were the time before, and everything else like nutrition, etc. is in line, you may be training too often. For downloading workout logs, visit www.exrx.net/WeightTraining/WorkoutLogs.html.
Food and Hydration
Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to keep hydrated. Dehydration can rob you of energy for your workouts. Drink plenty of water while working out and avoid sugary drinks, since they will cause fatigue after an initial burst of energy. Some people like to drink green tea or creatine in juice before a workout to help increase energy levels through a workout.
A light carbohydrate meal (fruits, carbohydrate drinks, etc.) before a workout and a protein-rich one afterwards is advisable. Keep yourself well hydrated with plenty of water throughout the workout. And get plenty of rest aft erwards.
Do not work out after eating a regular meal. Wait at least two hours. If you need a snack, have some fruit and a slice of toast with peanut butter one hour or more before working out. Do not consume protein shakes before working out (leave them for after the workout). Digestion will slow down your workouts and bring your energy down. Within 30-60 minutes after the workout, feed your muscles with a balanced meal containing protein, good fats (olive oil, flaxseed oil), and complex carbohydrates, like fruits and whole grains.
Supplements like glutamine, creatine, and whey protein may be a good thing to consider. A shake containing one heaping tablespoon of glutamine, two tablespoons of flaxseed oil, one or two scoops of whey protein, fruit, and milk (if you are not lactose intolerant, otherwise almond or rice milk, though not soy, since it has been shown to increase estrogen in both men and women), provides a good balanced meal after a workout.
Two of the best websites for video clips of exercises and an explanation of anatomy are: www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html and www.myfit.ca.
Also, several exercise routines are provided on our website, http://medibolics.com/exercise.html.
You can also find most exercise routines explained in videos on youtube.com and menshealth.com.
Be sure to read Michael's and Nelson's book, Built To Survive. For more valuable information, go to powerusa.org.
Nelson Vergel, a native of Venezuela, is a 26-year HIV survivor and advocate for wellness in HIV disease. He is the founding direct or of the Program for Wellness Restoration (PoWeR), the Body Positive Wellness Clinic in Houston, a founding member of the AIDS Treatment Activists Coalition (atac-usa.org), founder/moderator of the largest online HIV health support group (pozhealth at yahoogroups.com), an international speaker, an expert on nutrition and complementary therapies at TheBody.com, and the co-author of the book Built To Survive. Most recently, Nelson was select ed to be a member of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HIV Guidelines Panel. For more information about Nelson and his programs, please visit www.powerusa.org.
Michael Mooney is a long-time medical researcher who co-authored "Built To Survive." He was a columnist for Muscle Media for two years, has been interviewed in Sports Illustrated, quoted on ABC's Good Morning America and is Director of Education at SuperNutrition, a best-selling vitamin line. Michael's unique approaches to building bodies will be documented in an exercise video soon. Learn more about Michael's research by visiting his website www.michaelmooney.net.
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The new Polaris lineup features trail performance, touring
and Adventure models that let riders dominate on the trails and explore with
confidence off-trail. Polaris crossover, deep snow and backcountry models
inspire riders to reach places they never thought accessible before. The lineup
also includes a workhorse of a utility model and a 120 Indy youth model that
gets young riders off to the right start.
Polaris SnowCheck
Select 2014 Gives Riders More Limited Edition Options
Snowmobilers will have expanded option choices as they
custom order their dream Polaris snowmobiles during the 2014 Polaris SnowCheck
Select order period, which runs through April 23, 2013. Riders will be able to
order limited edition RMK, Switchback, Rush and Indy LE models.
"We listened to riders' requests for greater color and
equipment options," Chris Wolf, Director of Snowmobiles for Polaris, said.
"We're offering more choices than ever so riders can enjoy their favorite
Polaris models built specifically for them. And we've made the ordering process
easier than ever before."
A rider can configure dream sleds online at www.terraindomination.com and save them in
a personal online "garage." A rider can take a printout of a sled's
configuration to his Polaris dealer to place a SnowCheck Select order before
April 23.
Complete details are available at www.terraindomination.com
and from Polaris snowmobile dealers.
The LE models available through SnowCheck Select include:
RMK SnowCheck Select
The 800 Pro-RMK 155 LE and 800 Pro-RMK 163 LE are available
in several SnowCheck Select configurations. A rider can choose a sled's
windshield, storage, side panel color and whether to add an electric start. The
800 Pro-RMK 155/163 LE is available with black or red rear skid rails. Here are
the additional options available for each 800 Pro-RMK 155/163 LE:
800 RMK Assault 155
LE SnowCheck Select Options
Switchback LE
SnowCheck Select Models
The 800 Switchback Pro-R LE is available during SnowCheck
Select with either a black tunnel and orange rear skid rails or a raw (brushed
aluminum) tunnel and red tails. Following are the additional options available
for each 800 Switchback Pro-R LE:
Electric start also available
800 Switchback
Assault 144 LE SnowCheck Select Options
The 800 Switchback Assault 144 LE is available during
SnowCheck Select with painted rails and these equipment options:
Electric start also available
2014 RMKs
The 2014 Polaris deep snow lineup includes RMK and Pro-RMK
models that feature several special lightweight, high-performance components as
well as the RMK Assault, which is the ultimate machine for riders headed
deep-and high-into the backcountry. These RMK models are the lightest,
strongest, most flickable sleds on the slopes.
600 And 800 Cleanfire
All three types of RMK models use Cleanfire engines. The 600
and 800 Cleanfire engines available in these sleds are liquid cooled twins with
semi-direct injection (SDI). Individual model names denote whether the sled is
powered by the 600 Cleanfire or the 800 Cleanfire engine.
RMK Model-By-Model
Among the features these models share are:
RMK Chassis
The Pro-Ride RMK chassis is light,
rigid and perfectly balanced for precise handling on all terrain and in all
snow depths. The progressive-rate rear suspension provides a bottomless ride
and its uncoupled rail delivers outstanding weight transfer.
The RMK steering post angle and
height are specifically configured for confidence-inspiring stand-up riding in
deep snow.
RydeFX Shocks
RydeFX shocks enhance the ride and
Gripper skis' deep keel design
offers great control and the skis' width provides great flotation. The Gripper
ski's top surface offers great traction for a rider's boot when climbing onto
the ski in deep snow.
Display Instrumentation
The MFD's design lets a rider
alternate the tachometer and speedometer positions as well as monitor data such
as hours, temperature, trip meters and overall distance. Its built-in recorder
logs up to three minutes of run time, which can be played back. Riders can also
choose the fuel type through the MFD; an ethanol jumper plug is no longer
Additional features of all three RMK models include:
Additional features of the 600 RMK 144:
Additional features of the 600 RMK 155 and 800 RMK 155:
Featuring extruded aluminum
construction for the lightest weight and optimal strength.
Designed for better flotation and
deep snow performance as well as an improved on-trail ride. The elimination of
the torsion springs and torque arm redesign reduce the weight substantially.
Spring preload adjustment lets a rider customize the setup for conditions
ranging from deep powder to crusted snow.
Built from extruded aluminum with
bonded cast lugs, these running boards have 50 percent open area and a
machined, integrated traction surface.
Easy for a rider to swing a leg
from side to side. Its flat, wide area provides comfortable seated riding.
600 Pro-RMK 155,
800 Pro-RMK 155, 800 Pro-RMK 163
These models come with the following features:
Low Inertia Drive System
The QuickDrive low inertia drive
system provides quicker acceleration and increased "flickability" through
reduced rotating mass. The complete system reduces rotational inertia by 21
percent, which means five lbs. less effort when carving.
Evans Coil-Over Shocks
Features a rebuildable, IFP
(internal floating piston), mono-tube design.
Bonded Suspension Components
The bonded lower control arms
feature forged aluminum ends and steel tubing. The set of control arms weighs
two lbs. less than welded steel control arms.
In 2011 the Polaris Pro-RMK 155
weighed 431 lbs.
A 2014 Pro-RMK 155 model weighs 417
lbs. and is stronger than the earlier models.
Chassis With Carbon Fiber Overstructure
The enhanced weight transfer
produces rider active control, and the 300 percent more rigid chassis results
in more precise handling. The carbon fiber overstructure reduces weight without
compromising strength.
Rear Suspension
This skid quickly gets up on the
snow and allows a rider to outclimb and sidehill with greater control than his
Everything that can be lighter
without compromising strength is lighter, including the low-profile LED
taillight, lightweight punched snow flap with hand access, carbon fiber bumper
with extruded billet mounts and narrower tunnel cooling extrusions.
The innovative silencer design
minimizes weight and effectively keeps noise levels in check.
Features of all three Pro-RMK models include:
Additional Features Of The 600 Pro-RMK 155:
Additional Features Of The 800 Pro-RMK 155 And 800
Pro-RMK 163:
800 RMK Assault
The 800 RMK Assault is the sled of choice among the top
competitive hillclimbers. The features that make this lightweight backcountry
sled so effective include:
Pro-Ride Chassis With Carbon Fiber
The enhanced weight transfer
produces rider active control, and the 300 percent more rigid chassis results
in more precise handling. Also features a carbon fiber overstructure.
Everything that can be lighter
without compromising strength is lighter.
Rotor And Jackshaft
These lightweight components
minimize sled weight and reduce rotating mass while optimizing the efficiency
of power delivery. The lightweight, purpose-built RMK brake system features the
proven Cyclone master cylinder mated to a lightweight, single-piston caliper.
Front End
The Walker Evans 16-position
compression adjustable needle shocks and heavy-duty springs are well-suited for
the most aggressive riding.
This skid quickly gets up on the
snow. The easily adjustable spring preload lets a rider customize the setup for
the day's conditions.
Competition Track
The deep-lug track's
stiff-durometer construction is ideally suited for hillclimbing and backcountry
riding, and it is pre-punched for quick snow cleanout.
The high-rise aluminum design and
adjustable bar clamp let a rider tailor the bar position to create the optimal
riding position. Bar hooks enhance grip options.
Running Boards
Built from extruded aluminum with
bonded cast lugs, they have 50 percent open area and a machined, integrated
traction surface for sure footing.
Additional Features Of The 800 RMK Assault:
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The weather is getting hotter and the school year is winding down. It is time to prepare for the upcoming summer vacation season. Many families will ready themselves for vacation. Summertime is wonderfully different than other seasons, since we spend more time outdoors. This means our children have much more freedom to move. There is more space to run and play, to ride bikes and rollerskate, and to enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Swimming is a regular activity. Unfortunately, it is also a time of more frequent accidental injuries, sunburns, insect bites, and on hot days, higher risk of dehydration. Many of the mishaps and injuries that happen in summer can be prevented if we use common sense and plan for a safe vacation season. We must try to do our best to have a healthy and safe summer.
Preventing Sunburn. It is important to know that infants under a year of age have very thin skin. This means that they can sunburn in a much shorter time than older children. For the first few months of life, the only reliable protections are clothing and shade. Floppy hats that shade the face and neck, sunshades and umbrellas on strollers are needed every day.
To protect toddlers and older children, hats and tee shirts are still a good idea. They also need sunscreen lotion, the ones made for children, with SPF#15 or more. These lotions need to be reapplied every 4 hours and after swimming. Although some tanning is expected, it should be minimized. The more sun exposure children have, the more skin damage they have as the years go by. Light skinned "freckle faces" are particularly vulnerable. This damage, which eventually shows as leathery, dried out skin, also makes the likelihood of skin cancer greater.
If the child does get a sunburn, there is no real treatment. Cool compresses help a little, but it has to heal on its own. Any part of the skin that has sustained a sunburn must be protected very carefully with sunscreen and shade for at least a year after the burn.
Bike Helmets and Protective Gear The vast majority of injuries from bike riding, scooters, skateboarding and rollerblading, can be prevented by wearing the right gear. Helmets are a must! Head injuries can be life threatening and life altering. There is no excuse for letting any child to do any of these rolling sports without a helmet! Take away the bike if the child refuses to wear a helmet.. No riding without helmets. In addition, wrist guards, knee guards and elbow guards are all needed for rollerblading.
Swimming There are a few important directives that must be enforced to prevent tragedy:
1) Never ever swim alone and never allow anyone you know to swim alone.
2) Never allow kids to swim without adult supervision.
3) Supervising adults must give the swimmers all of their attention.
4) Camp and community swimming pools need licensed trained lifeguards and water safety professionals.
5) Rules of conduct must be set by these professionals.
6) Everyone must listen to the lifeguards and respect these rules!
6) Passive and secure locks that close automatically must be used to lock pool gates.
Preventing Dehydration On very hot days make sure that your campers have unlimited amounts of water to drink all day long. Water sports like sprinkler running, water fights and swimming activities are good. Allowing a child to run around in wet clothes on these days helps prevent dehydration. Since sweating causes both water and salt loss, pretzels are a good snack to prevent salt imbalance. Adults must remind counselors to keep "watering" their campers all day.
Bites Here are a few important facts:
Ticks Whenever the kids are in woods or high grass they should wear long sleeve shirts and pants with the cuffs tucked in to socks. Insect repellent containing DEET can be applied to the face and neck and clothing. At the end of the day do a tick check including combing the hair to search for anything that catches on the comb or a dot that feels like it is stuck on the skin.
If ticks are found and removed in the first day or two they are much less likely to cause Lyme disease. Simply pull them off with a fine tweezers. It does not matter if a little piece is left in the skin. If you do remove a tick, you can save it in alcohol and give it to the doctor to send to the lab to see of it is infected with Lyme disease. Wash off the area with soap and water.
It is important to watch the area for the next week to see if an enlarging red target like rash develops. "Flu like illness" in the first few weeks after tick bites should be reported to the child's doctor.
Bee Stings Bee stings hurt and sometimes cause a lot of swelling but they are not usually dangerous. Ice helps a lot to reduce the pain and swelling. Hives, lip or tongue swelling, wheezing or generalized itching immediately after the sting, could be a life threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. If you suspect a more generalized reaction give benedryl immediately and call 911. If your child has ever experienced an anaphylactic reaction to bee stings or any other substance, he should be treated by an allergist and an Epipen (with training as to its use) should be obtained.
Spider Bites Spider bites cause blistering. They are usually painless and harmless.
Mosquito Bites Spraying the grounds prior to the summer is a good idea. Try to remove all stagnant water and empty rainwater from toys and furniture whenever possible. Mosquito netting is very important for small infants. Mosquito bites are usually harmless but scratched ones tend to get infected. The best anti itch lotions and gels contain praxamine (eg. Itch Ex and Clear Caladryl). Ice is a terrific anti itch. 1% hydrocortisone creams and ointments are good for flared bites. Bacitracin or Neosporin help prevent infection in inflamed areas.
Toddler Supervision Toddlers are unpredictable and have no common sense. Never leave a toddler in the care of a youngster. Do not let a tragedy happen because the responsible adult was not paying attention.
A relaxed, active summer is a wonderful way to revitalize ourselves and our kids. With day to day attention to basic common sense we can all enjoy the vacation without exposing our families to unnecessary risks.
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Motor name game video: Looking for a motor? Know what to ask for
Different motor names have evolved for the same motor technology, which can create confusion, even among those who have been around motion-control technologies awhile, according to Dan Jones, president, Incremotion Associates/Motion Media Group.
In a 4-minute CFE Media tutorial video, Mark T. Hoske, Control Engineering, asks some basic questions about motors and some different terms being used.
Jones, who has presented globally on motor engineering and design, explains some motor history, and how five names evolved for essentially the same motor technology:
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- Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)
- Electronically controlled (or electronically commutated) motor (ECM), and
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A time of much anticipated excitement for the global HIV community has instead become a day of mourning, even as the organizers of the AIDS 2014 conference vow to proceed with the gathering in honor of comrades who lost their lives on Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 yesterday.
A statement from the International AIDS Society (IAS), which is the conference host, explains that, "In recognition of our colleagues' dedication to the fight against HIV/AIDS, the conference will go ahead as planned and will include opportunities to reflect and remember those we have lost."
BuzzFeed has gathered photos and memories of AIDS 2014 registrants who were on the flight whose names have been confirmed.
Although there have been widespread reports of as many as 108 conference-goers on the plane, incoming IAS president Chris Beyrer told the Washington Post that the true count may be much lower, explaining that, "We have been working hard to try and confirm how many people were on the flight. We've been speaking to a number of different authorities and we think the actual number is much smaller."
Sean Strub, executive director of the Sero Project, described the scene in Melbourne, and the strength of the HIV community to persevere amidst tragedy:
So many people, like me, arrived in Melbourne Friday morning after having been up for 35 hours or [more]. As we got off the plane we were greeted with the horrific news from the Ukraine.
As those at the conference came together in sorrow, constructing memorials to those lost with flowers, candles, and their steadfast commitment to ensuring the conference moves forward, others around the world are online sharing condolences, stories and vows to continue the fight to end the epidemic.
Dutch researcher Joep Lange, former president of the IAS, was the first HIV/AIDS leader whose name was released as a passenger on the flight.
As Albert Wu, professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, recalled for CNN, Lange was "'a real hardcore scientist, but on the other hand, he really had the heart of an activist. He was quite bold and a little bit of a troublemaker' ... Lange 'was one of the first people to advocate spreading HIV medications to Africa' ... He said, 'If Coca-Cola can deliver cold beverages to Africa, why can't we deliver HIV medication?' And he helped make it happen."
In a Facebook posting that she agreed to share with TheBodyPRO.com, Ellen LaPointe, former executive director of Project Inform, said:
It's impossible to comprehend how much collective knowledge, capacity, and devotion to ending this epidemic we lost in an instant. It is simply incalculable. And of course we mourn the loss of so many dear friends and colleagues we respected and loved. This is a breathtaking loss. But the fact that so many people dedicated to one cause were lost at once does not compound or somehow worsen the tragedy of what happened yesterday, in my view. It merely shines an especially bright light on the immeasurable toll that violence takes on us all, every time and everywhere it happens.
With the conference continuing as planned, TheBodyPRO.com's own editorial director Myles Helfand concluded, "We will do what we always do when we lose people in the fight against HIV: We'll hurt, and we'll mourn, and we'll remember. And we'll keep going, because even if HIV isn't aware of the fact, we've got a war to win against it."
Julie "JD" Davids is the managing editor for TheBody.com and TheBodyPRO.com.
Follow JD on Twitter: @JDAtTheBody.
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DasParadise Beach Resort by Variety Hotels liegt an der nördlichen Küste der Insel am goldenen Sandstrand von Maenam Beach, nur 500 Meter vom Zentrum des Dorfes entfernt. Es ist umgeben von üppigen tropischen Gärten und dichten Kokosnuss-Plantagen und der perfekte Ort für Entspannung und eine idyllische Flucht aus dem anstrengenden Alltagsleben. Es verfügt über 78 Deluxe Zimmern und 6 Suiten im Thai-Stil, jedes mit privatem Balkon oder Veranda. Alle sind mit Klimaanlage und allen erdenklichen modernen Einrichtungen ausgestattet und bieten einen Blick auf den Garten und den Pool. Die Restaurants verwöhnen Sie mit thailändischen, internationalen und italienischen Gerichten und die Bars mit einer großen Auswahl and Cocktails und Weinen. Alle Arten von Aktivitäten stehen direkt im Resort oder gleich in der Nähe zur Verfügung um Ihren Urlaub unvergesslich zu machen.
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Joli hôtel situé dans un magnifique jardin tropical (au calme). L hôtel dispose d une très jolie plage privée et de deux jolies piscines. Le restaurant est délicieux et le prix n est pas excessif. Très bon accueil, le personnel très aimable et toujours à disposition. Un autre point positif : Une navette privée gratuite (sur inscription) Les points négatifs etaient : le ménage fait sommairement et les serviettes n étaient jamais prêtes en temps et en heure ! (toujours obligé d en réclamer) et l état de la chambre méritait d être rafraichir !!!! À part ceci... NIKEL Vous emmene jusqu à la ville de Chaweng (dernier retour 20:00). Nous étions 2 adultes et 2 enfants et cet hôtel répondait exactement à nos attentes. Si nous retournons à Koh samui, sans hésiter nous retourneront dans cet hôtel.
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Paradise Beach Resort by Variety Hotels, a 4 - Star property built in Thai - style, is set on the lovely and quiet - as well as relaxed - 6 kilometres long sandy beach of Maenam, about 20 kilometres away from Chaweng and the airport. Offering a total of 95 rooms of different standards, nestled in a magnificent tropical garden, two swimming pools and a restaurant next to the beach, the Paradise Beach Resort by Variety Hotels is set up for your comfort.
:: Deluxe Room ::
Located on the ground floor in our main buildings with a direct view into our lush tropical garden, the Deluxe Room encompasses 36 square metres and includes a spacious patio where guests can sit and relax in the shade after a long day filled with sunshine. Your Deluxe bedroom is equipped with both a single and a double bed, TV, mini bar, electric kettle (with complimentary tea and coffee replenished daily), safe, and air - conditioning. The bathroom is equipped with a hot water shower, hairdryer, and everything else you may need.
:: Grand Deluxe Room (36 sq.m.) - 25 Rooms ::
Grand deluxe rooms with the garden view are located in the main buildings on the lower of upper floors with a spacious balcony or patio where you can sit and relax in the shade after a day filled with sunshine.
King sized bed
Hot & cold shower rain
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Flat screen TV 40'' with satellite/cable channels
Safety deposit box
Coffee & tea making facilities
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Mini-bar with complimentary in-room mineral water
International direct dial telephone
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Bath and beach towels
Hair dryer
:: Maenam Suite (62 sq.m.) - 6 Suites ::
Suites are located close to the beach, seaside pool, restaurant & bar, and are luxuriously furnished with a separate living room and bedroom. All suites feature flat screen televisions and DVD players, while the living room can also be set-up as an additional bedroom for families.
Queen sized bed and single bed
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:: Villa ::
Nestled in the tropical garden and situated next to the seaside pool and close to the beach, the Suite Room offers you an abundant space of 62 square metres, including a bedroom, a living room and a walk-in closet. Additionally, the Suite Rooms feature a cozy porch to sit and relax after an exciting day out in the sunshine. The bedroom of your Suite is equipped with both a single and a double bed, TV, ceiling fan, and air - conditioning. Your living room is furnished in Thai - style, and includes TV, mini bar, electric kettle (with complimentary tea and coffee replenished daily), ceiling fan, and air - conditioning. The walk - in closet gives you plenty of room to store your belongings and includes a safe. The bathroom is equipped with a hot water shower, hair dryer, and everything else you may need.
:: Beach Front Villa (42 sq.m.) - 2 Villas ::
Beach front villas are located on beach, close to the pool, restaurant & bar, are constructed of wood and come with a surface area of 40 sq.m. A large porch is available on the terrace which will immediately make you feel at home.
King sized bed
Hot & cold shower rain
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Flat screen TV 40'' with satellite/cable channels
Safety deposit box
Coffee & tea making facilities
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Mini-bar with complimentary in-room mineral water
International direct dial telephone
Bathrobe & umbrella
Bath and beach towels
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Terrace Restaurant:
The Terrace Restaurant is located right on the beach with a stunning view of our neighboring island Koh Phangan and the deep blue sea along Maenam Beach. Enjoy your meal while listening to the gently whooshing waves at the beach.
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Enjoy your daily breakfast (7.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.) to start the day, enjoying the view over the deep blue sea. A generous buffet offers all you need for the most important meal of the day.
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Snacks and various Thai dishes can be enjoyed all day at the restaurant or along the beach.
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International and local cuisine, à la carte or buffet - all is offered at the Terrace Restaurant from 7pm onwards. Our kitchen team will let you taste the magic of Thai cuisine that you will never forget, served by our lovely Thai staff who look forward to welcoming you to the Terrace Restaurant.
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The Beach Bar is located next to our restaurant and the sea. A huge range of fantastic cocktails, as well as famous local drinks are available throughout the day. This is the place to sit together with friends or simply meet other guests and enjoy a nice, cold drink while slipping into the end of the day.
Daily Happy Hour from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
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Our marvelous pools close to the beach and in our tropical garden. A perfect place to relax, surrounded by wonderful palm trees which makes you believe you are in paradise.
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Let your soul and body relax and contemplate the past hours while enjoying one of Thailand's most famous massages. Our very professional and highly trained Wellness & Spa staff will give you exactly what you dream of.
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Situated on the northern shore of Samui, away from busy Chaweng but still close to most of the attractive spots such as Big Buddha, the Paradise Beach Resort by Variety Hotels is set on Maenam Beach, just a few minutes walking distance from Maenam Village, a few minutes by car from the well known Fisherman's Village and about 20 minutes from Chaweng.
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Typhus is a bacterial disease spread by lice or fleas.
Alternative Names
Murine typhus; Epidemic typhus; Endemic typhus; Brill-Zinsser disease; Jail fever
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Typhus is caused by one of two types of bacteria: Rickettsia typhi or Rickettsia prowazekii.
Rickettsia typhi causes murine or endemic typhus.
- Endemic typhus is uncommon in the United States. It is usually seen in areas where hygiene is poor and the temperature is cold. Endemic typhus is sometimes called "jail fever." The bacteria that causes this type is usually spread by rats to fleas to humans.
- Murine typhus occurs in the southern United States, particularly California and Texas. It is often seen during the summer and fall. It is rarely deadly. You are more likely to get this type of typhus if you are around rats feces or fleas, and other animals such ascats, opossums, raccoons, and skunks.
Rickettsia prowazekii causes epidemic typhus. It is spread by lice. Brill-Zinsser disease is a mild form of epidemic typhus.Itoccurs when the bacteria re-activates in a person who was previously infected. It is more common in the elderly.
Symptoms of murine or endemic typhus may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Backache
- Dull red rash that begins on the middle of the body and spreads
- Extremely high fever (105 - 106 degrees Fahrenheit), which may last up to 2 weeks
- Hacking, dry cough
- Headache
- Joint and muscle pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Symptoms of epidemic typhus may include:
- Chills
- Confusion
- Cough
- High fever (104 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Joint pain (arthralgia)
- Lights that appear very bright; light may hurt the eyes
- Low blood pressure
- Rash that begins on the chest and spreads to the rest of the body (except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet)
- Severe headache
- Severe muscle pain (
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The early rash is a light rose color and fades when you press on it. Later, the rash becomes dull and red and does not fade. People with severe typhus may also develop small areas of bleeding into the skin (
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- Mildly high liver enzymes
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- Tetracycline
- Chloramphenicol (less common)
Tetracycline taken by mouth can permanently stain teeth that are still forming. It is usually not prescribed for children until after all of their permanent teeth have grown in.
Patients with epidemic typhus may need
Expectations (prognosis)
Without treatment, death may occur in 10 - 60% of patients with epidemic typhus. Patients over age 60 have the highest risk of death. Patients who receive treatment quickly should completely recover.
Less than 2% of untreated patients with murine typhus may die. Prompt antibiotic treatment will cure nearly all patients.
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Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of typhus. This serious disorder can require emergency care.
Avoid areas where you might encounter rat fleas or
Measures to get rid of lice when an infection has been found include:
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- Boiling clothes or avoiding infested clothing for at least 5 days (lice will die without feeding on blood)
- Using insecticides (10% DDT, 1% malathion, or 1% permethrin)
Dumler JS, Walker DH. Rickettsia typhi (Murine typhus). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 191.
Raoult D. Rickettsial infections. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 335.
Walker DH, Raoult D. Rickettsia prowazeckii (Epidemic or louse-borne typhus). In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 190.
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Scott Goudeseune, president of The American Council on Exercise (ACE), and Dr. Cedric Bryant, ACE's chief science officer, discussed in-club technology's effect on fitness professionals in last month's column. We'll continue to look into the future with these thought leaders.
Gregory Florez: How can club owners and managers facilitate and encourage the use of these new technologies to maximize their effectiveness and get buy-in from their staff?
Scott Goudeseune: Technology can be intimidating, particularly for hands-on professionals. Often, the initial response can be to "go back to the things I know and trust" rather than embracing these new tools. Club owners can help immensely with patient education and training. Continued follow-up is key. They also need to show their professionals how technology can provide a strategic edge for them.
Cedric Bryant: The macro trend during the past several years has been some version of functional and balance training. Every manufacturer is now rushing to come up with their spin on these modalities. As this trend continues to grow, it is critical that trainers understand not only how the equipment works, but also (and more importantly) how to match particular client populations with the right equipment. I worry about the faddish quality of some of these machines. They are sold as tools that can be used for every type of client. This is not always the case. Many special populations including seniors may not be ready to use this equipment. Trainers must have the skills and knowledge to understand which clients can use these machines as well as be able to take clients through micro-progressions on these new technologies.
GF: In looking down the road in 10 years, can you give our readers a few ways in which you think they will use technology to help their clients?
SG: It will be similar to semi-private and small-group training being offered now. Technology will allow trainers to manage many more people. This allows trainers to provide virtual touches instead of live touches in between training sessions in a much more robust way. Clients will always want to meet with professionals in person. This will not preclude the option for doing small, group-based training using much more sophisticated streaming video and modalities that are not yet even on the market.
With the deconditioned and those who use in-home health care, personal trainers will have basic functional equipment or kits for these clients. They will teach beginner movements and be supported by online video instruction. Telephone training will also continue to grow, particularly with the new Web technologies that allow for free long-distance phone calls. In-home studios will be equipped with Web cams for greater interactivity with trainers.
CB: Looking objectively, we are not reaching sedentary people, and it isn't getting any better. Also, many people can't find the time to fit exercise into their lives, and we are unlikely to get significant numbers of these people into clubs. Most people don't find exercise interesting or stimulating. Trainers will use technology tools to make exercise more time efficient, accessible at home, and more engaging and more fun using different kinds of emerging technologies.
GF: How will ACE be preparing its professionals for these new club technologies?
CB: We're taking the approach of a counselor. ACE will help its pros get on the right career track.
Club owners must remember that they can't stop technology. You must involve your professionals in this new wave from the beginning.
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What are your thoughts? Does this sway anyone one way or another?
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Phil just posted his comparison of 5 waterproof cameras, the Canon D10, the Fuji Z33, the Oly 6000 and Oly 8000, and the Pentax W60850:
What are your thoughts? Does this sway anyone one way or another?
I am not a huge fan of snorkeling, but do some shallow sites from time to time, so the two cameras that go to 33' are something that are mildly interesting. Looks like the Canon is better in image and performance than the Oly from what they say, so perhaps more as a boat camera or toting around in bad weather. Still not sold yet on any of them though. I have taken shots on the boat with my housed cameras and do it more for fun than anything and they work for what I am looking for when shooting that way, and for walking around I throw my G9 in my pocket if I do not want to carry a dSLR. Would pick up a cheap Canon housing for that before getting any of these... yet.
When they start getting the performance a bit better and when they start getting waterproof a bit deeper (maybe because I go to places where the usual shallow dives hit 60 feet or so) then I would grab one I think. As we have seen, things are updated so often that perhaps that will be happening in the not too distant furture.
Posted 02 August 2009 - 01:22 AM
Incidentally, the IR opinion on the Tough 6000 mirror my own experience as well, I found it excruciatingly slow to focus and get the shot, ending up selling it after just one trip.
Maybe it's because I still use compacts (the DX-2G right now), but I don't see any point in having a waterproof camera without a housing as a diver. I usually keep the compact in its housing during days and for snorkelling/freediving can just take the housing from the strobe arms and go with that. For having a rugged camera that can put up with a little bit of water and a bit of cold, my Pentax K-7 will certainly be enough (I don't tend to drop cameras...).
Given people's experiences with taking the predecessor to the Tough 8000 to about 130 ft maybe Oly should go ahead and rate a camera for that kind of depth, then it certainly would make a difference!
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Posted 02 December 2010 - 12:02 PM
Until now I had 7 UW compact cameras: 5 Pentax W cameras (WP,W10,W20,W30 and W60) and 2 Olympus SW (720 and 1030). At the moment I'am using Panasonic DMC-FT1, which (by my criteria) is the best. iA mode, UW mode and image stabilisation are simply the best in UW P&S camera segment, also AVCHD movies are awesome good.
I'm looking for one of these cameras now for snorkeling / beach / kayaking duty.
What do you think of the newer Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2?
Looks pretty sharp. I want to replace my really old Canon SD700 with bulky underwater case.
Posted 19 November 2013 - 10:05 AM
I used this review to finally justify pulling the trigger on the Nikon AW110. I wanted something primarily for rafting, kayaking, skiing and beach photos and light duty snorkeling. I absolutely will not take a DSLR near the beach/sand, something that ultimately was the undoing of even this camera. And I need something pockatable and quick for watersports. Manual control is cool but just gets in the way when trying to snap photos from a kayak. I have a Canon S100 already.
Technically, the TG2 would probably be the best for snorkeling and a backup to the DSLR rig with its larger aperture, limited manual control and add-on WA lens, but the $150 extra cost on the Oly plus better GPS and wifi made me choose the Nikon. The review gave one more point to the Nikon, even though I'm sure the Oly IQ is better, this was all the cognitive dissonance I needed.
I'm not sorry. The IQ is fine. Lots of keepers. It's fun to shoot and throw it in the beach bag. The GPS is astounding. Amazing placemark database and very good worldwide maps. Ability to upload photos to the iphone to post to facebook on vacation using the same app I use for the D600 is handy. 60 ft. rating means I could technically take it on dives. I've used it on ski trips since and I feel better about whipping it out in a snowstorm than I do with the S100.
Ultimately, the first model I had failed. About halfway through the trip and after about 10 snorkeling trips I noticed water fogging the rear LCD and a few drops inside the battery door. I left It open in the hotel room to dry out overnight, but then the screen stopped working. It seems to be a fairly common problem with these according to the reviews on Amazon. Not just the Nikon but any of these in the test. I exchanged it at COSTCO and they gave me a new one plus $25 as the price had dropped still farther in the 3 weeks I had it. I suspect that fine sand in the seal was the culprit. In the future I will do more to protect it from sand. But given that beach use it the whole point of these, I'm glad I didn't spend $150 more on the Oly and very glad to have COSTCOs return policy.
UWPhotoNewbie: Not such a newbie to diving and UW photography.
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