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Saluting Bryce Courtenay
December 6, 2012 in Best Of, On Writing
I'll admit, I've never read any of the 20 or so books written by Aussie legend Bryce Courtenay, who passed away late last month. I haven't even seen the movie based on his first and most famous book, The Power of One. All I know is that there the film launched the career of Stephen Dorff, that Daniel Craig played a young Nazi in it, and that there is a "young reader's edition" of the novel, which must mean it's a pretty big deal.
What has prompted me to write this post is the Walkley Award (the highest journalism award in Australia) winning article by Jane Cadzow in the Good Weekend, which provided some fascinating insights into the life of this professional writer and the amount of dedication it requires getting to and staying at the top. Hard work and determination are common themes seen in almost all the success stories I have come across, and it has me wondering if I'll ever be able to be even half as dedicated as some of these people.
The article paints Courtenay as a fascinating fellow who is probably one of the biggest bullshit artists Australia has ever seen. Even the people closest to him admit that he embellishes (to put it in the kindest way possible), but Cadzow effectively tears apart most of Courtenay's fanciful claims about his life.
It may be his ability to lie that makes Courtenay such a brilliant storyteller, but it's his background as an advertising guru that helped him break out from the pack in the first place. As the article says:
When Courtenay decided to become a novelist, his marketing nous stood him in good stead. "There are writers in this country who are better than me," he says, echoing the words of many a reviewer. But no one disputes that when it comes to pitching a book to the paying public, the former adman is in a class of his own. Who else tests cover designs with focus groups, distributes sample chapters at railway stations and hires sky-writers to emblazon titles high above cities? With one of his novels, he went so far as to launch a tie-in beer (Tommo & Hawk Premium Ale). "Bryce is, beyond anything else, a promoter," says Hamill. "There are some great authors in Australia, and I know many of them, who won't get off their bums and sign books in shopping centres."
Whereas Courtenay is never happier than sitting in-store with a pen in his hand and a queue of fans in front of him. Owen Denmeade, another of his old advertising mates, salutes him for the enthusiasm he brings to the task. How many title pages has he autographed over the years? Denmeade hates to think. "We used to say, if you've got an unsigned copy of a Bryce Courtenay book, it's worth a lot of money."
Sometimes all you need is a break. Off the back of the success of The Power of One, which he was apparently terrified would fail, Courtenay became one of Australia's most successful writers, with his books selling 9.5 million volumes (including almost 8 million in Australia) since 1997. In better times, a new Courtenay book would apparently sell 250,000 copies, whereas now it's around 200,000. That's simply incredible considering what a small market Australia is.
The other thing about Courtenay that impressed me was his tenacity. He apparently worked 12 hours a day, from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. For you mathematical geniuses out there, that's 84 hours of writing a week, 4,368 hours of writing a year. Of course, it's likely he bullshitted about that as well, but the fact of the matter is that he had been launching decently-sized books just about every year. As the article says:
Courtenay takes seven months to write a novel. He starts work the day after Australia Day [January 26] and finishes on August 31, delivering each chapter to Penguin on completion to ensure that the book can be edited, printed and in the shops for the Christmas rush. "The last six books I've finished within an hour of each other," he says, "right to the point of having a courier waiting for the last chapter at the front door."
To help him keep to such a tight timetable, he employs a full-time researcher, his brother-in-law Bruce Gee. "Like a lot of people, he's not a terribly quick reader," says Bruce. "My job is to get information to him in a predigested form." Also entrusted with checking each day's output for errors, Bruce points out that he isn't the only one on the payroll. "People advise us on music, for instance, and on esoteric things like historical railways. All sorts of stuff … Bryce is almost a cottage industry."
Courtenay's deteriorating health prevented him from delivering his final book, Jack of Diamonds, on time last year, and the disappointment he expressed is remarkable for a guy who supposedly wouldn't have had to make another dime had he lived to 100.
Courtenay was inconsolable about missing his first deadline in two decades. "I know how stupid it is," he says, "but when you have one of those A-type personalities where achievement is important, and you have my kind of background, then … failure is unthinkable."
Then again, it could be because Courtenay needed the money (though he says money doesn't interest him), which is a frightening thought for all struggling writers out there. According to his brother-in-law, Courtenay was not as wealthy as might be imagined.
"He's lost it, given it away, made bad business decisions, whatever."
So the moral of the story, I suppose is to work really really hard, be a perfectionist, spend extra time marketing your work and take care of your money if you ever make some. In any case, I salute Bryce Courtenay for all he has achieved throughout his life and for being such a great inspiration to all aspiring writers out there.
Cadzow's full–length article can be found here.


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Actress Rani Mukerji, who unveiled the poster of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's TV show "Saraswatichandra", is confident that the filmmaker's debut TV show will be as spectacular as all his big screen projects.
The actress worked with Bhansali in "Black". "I will always be there for him. He is my good friend and favourite director. This is his debut on television and I wish him good luck," Rani told reporters at the show's launch Thursday.
"I want everyone to watch this show. I am sure that like his films 'Devdas', 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Black' and others, even this show will be spectacular," she added.
The show, set to go on air on Star Plus starting Feb 25, is based on Govardhanram Madhavram Tripathi's Gujarati novel of the same name. "This show means a lot to me as we have worked hard on the show. I am happy Rani came for unveiling the poster of my show. She gave a superb performance in 'Black' and she is the best actor I have worked with," said Bhansali.
About his foray into the small screen world, he said: "Television is not easy at all. Actors and directors have their own different demands. Small screen is becoming bigger than big screen. We have made this show for the current audiences. We have made some changes so that the people accept it."
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CS3 Production Premium [Part II] : Premiere Pro, Soundbooth and Encore
October 10, 2007 12:42 am
Adobe CS3 Production Premium is an editing and finishing tool, as well as a postproduction tool. As I said in the previous article, CS3 Production Premium [Part I]: After Effects, I consider postproduction and editing to be two different tasks, which means that editing is done in a different software than postproduction and compositing. Taking this into consideration, I will focus on editing and finishing using Premiere Pro, Soundbooth and Encore. As I said before, CS3's unified workflow lets you go from one application to the next seamlessly, depending on what you want to do. If you use After Effects as your compositing application, you can take advantage of this connection to bring your composites directly into Premiere Pro.
In Premiere Pro you can import any After Effects composition and add it to your timeline as if it were a videoclip. This not only offers a very high level of interaction, but also the ability to keep your media untouched by countless renders and video codecs (keep in mind that coding and re-coding a video using a postproduction application will eventually result in some artifacts on your video due to the format, compression and all that). The link between both programs is dynamic, which means that whenever you update your After Effects composition, it will automatically update in Premiere Pro.
Just like in After Effects or Photoshop, Premiere Pro includes a variety of filters that can be added to your video, as well as a countless number of transitions. These effects work in a similar way to those in After Effects, layering them one on top of the other, although they are not actually visible in the Sequence area (you have access to them in the Effect Controls tab).
Sometimes you find yourself importing media that includes video and audio in the same file. Premiere Pro also includes some audio filters to work with, but sometimes you may want to edit the audio using a more specialized tool, for example, Soundbooth. You can extract and send the audio track to Soundbooth with one click, and then edit that sound file using the different tools available to you in that program. As you may guess by now, when you save your file in Soundbooth it will automatically update in Premiere (and After Effects, in case you are running it as well).
Soundbooth is the sound editing application in CS3. In it you can import, record and export audio. Soundbooth's tool set is very similar to any other audio editing tool you may have used, however it has a very nice feature called the AutoComposer. You can use it to import and modify a music soundtrack for any video you have. You have the ability to keyframe the music volume, intensity and sometimes even melodies (depending on the soundtrack you've imported). This is very useful when you want to key the intensity of your soundtrack to specific points of your video. The only thing that's missing is being able to actually drag your instruments around to customize your soundtrack in a unique way. However, those instruments can be imported from Adobe Bridge into Soundbooth or Premiere Pro without problem.
Bridge is a media manager that helps you organize your photos, images, sounds and movies. You can playback video and audio files or preview photos. The content in Bridge can be tagged so you are able to search for it later using those tags. Since it can explore any kind of content, it would become handy even for managing 3d files, although it can't preview them so you would have to adapt your software to that specific application.
When you have finished editing your audio, you can send that to Premiere Pro to render the video. Premiere Pro also includes a direct link to Encore, where you can output your video to DVD or Bluray. The reason for Encore not supporting HD DVD remains a mystery to me. However, the "next generation format war" has created a lot of problems like this (you can even see this in the movie industry, where movies in Bluray or HD DVD won't be released in the competing format).
Personally, I didn't find Encore to be the most intuitive DVD authoring application when it came to creating a personalized DVD, because of the restrictions on the links between media types. In programs such as DVD Architect I could simply import my media, set the start positions (without any kind of restriction due to the media type) and then select what to play after the current clip. On the other hand, if I wanted to set a video as a startup in Encore (something like an introductory clip before the actual menu plays) I have to put that video inside an empty menu, then link that to the actual menu.
Menus can be designed in Photoshop and then brought into Encore. If you want some animation in your menu, you can import the Photoshop menu inside After Effects to add the animation, and then send that to Encore where you setup everything from background sounds to navigation. Encore can also output the project as a Flash presentation, so you can share it with everyone through the Internet.
The true power of CS3 Production Premium doesn't come from one application alone, but rather from the complete set of applications. The integration between applications is better than anything I've seen so far. The applications still have room for improvement, but they won't let you down while you are working or if a deadline is drawing close. From postproduction to editing and delivery, Adobe CS3 Production Premium will surely become a powerful addition to your toolset.
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As the year draws to a close it's only natural to look back and reflect. I have very mixed feelings about this year, I withdrew a bit from all my online social activities and gave in to my need for a little solitude. As good as the quiet has been, at times it also made me feel like I missed (out on) a lot.
I have started way more projects than I finished, I've shared less than what I made, I still have quite a few belated bee blocks to finish (oh the shame!) I did not finish a single quilt but my wardrobe is starting to look better and better. I think that all the while what I've really been working on was creating more space. Removing the clutter, in my brain in my home, in my sewing, in my parenting. More space to grow, more space to create, more space to just be. It's been a bit of an intangible subject for me to share as most of it happens beneath the surface.
Anyway that was 2013, no predictions or resolutions for the new year as I tend not to stick to them anyway ;) Just out with the old and in with the new, isn't that what the new year is all about?
Wishing you all a very happy and creative New Year!
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Tropical Storm Karen Forms in the Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Karen has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, and a hurricane watch is in effect along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says the late-season storm formed Thursday morning. It was about 500 miles (805 km) south of the mouth of the Mississippi River and already had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph).
The hurricane watch was in effect from Grand Isle, La., to Indian Pass in the Florida Panhandle. A tropical storm watch also was in effect for parts of the Louisiana coast west of Grand Isle, including the metro New Orleans area and Lake Pontchartrain.
Karen was moving north-northwest at 13 mph (20 kph). It could be at or near hurricane strength by Friday.


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1986 Suzuki Samurai Buildup - Project Sami SupremePosted in How To on October 1, 2009
Sami Supreme has come a long way over the past year and a half. This project began with a Toyota dual t-case drivetrain swap in a 1986 Suzuki Samurai and soon evolved into a full-blown competition-grade trail buggy. Outfitted with Diamond Axles and a custom three-link, air-shock suspension, the stretched wheelbase Sami Supreme now sports 37-inch tires and screams through the rocks with the help of four side-draft Mikuni carbs. A few outings in the newly-built Samurai, however, revealed some noticeable issues that were compromising performance in certain off-road situations.
The first problem was encountered while ascending an off-camber granite slab on the world famous Rubicon Trail. The side-hill terrain caused the vehicle to lean so severely that it actually pulled a wheel off the ground. A professional builder happened to witness the incident and suggested adding an off-road sway bar like the Currie Antirock sway bar kit. Off-road sway bars are often used to cure body roll commonly associated with vehicles running air shocks, and while it may not be as desirable as upgrading to coilovers it is much more affordable and is a useful addition either way. A Currie Antirock universal sway-bar kit was soon mounted in the rear and an immediate improvement was apparent just cruising the driveway.
With one problem handled, there were some other noticeable shortcomings on the trail that needed to be addressed. There had been several situations while crawling on large rocks where the steering seemed limited. Further investigation revealed that the steering draglink was, in effect, fighting the front panhard bar. The front panhard bar was considerably shorter than the draglink. Ideally, the panhard bar should be the exact length as the draglink and also in the same plane, meaning that the Heim joints should align with the ball-joints for the draglink. Relocating and lengthening the front panhard bar would be a considerable undertaking. After hours of measuring and test fitting, a solution was discovered, requiring a serious notch in the frame rail, a bent panhard bar and an elaborate custom bracket to accommodate the passenger steering knuckle. Tackling this seemingly endless job was not easy, but definitely offered peace of mind knowing that it was finally done right.
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Next up were some necessary additions, considered standard fare for any off-road suspension. Until now, the Samurai had no bump stops or limit straps to control excessive travel or compression. The 14-inch Sway-A-Way 2.0 RaceRunner air shocks were eventually dialed in with just the right pressure, oil, and valving for slow trail driving, but they were often on the verge of bottoming out on fast bumpy fire-road blasts. Installing bump stops of any kind requires careful measuring, precise positioning, and custom bracket fabrication whether it's a basic $10 rubber unit or the ultimate, yet pricier, hydraulic bump stops. Considering the huge amount of fabrication it would take to outfit the suspension with bump stops, it was clear that hydraulic units were the best choice. Thoroughly impressed with the performance of the Sway-A-Way air shocks, a set of matching Sway-A-Way RaceRunner hydraulic 2-inch bump stops were soon on the way. To make the installation as easy as possible, a set of pre-fabricated mounting cans were ordered from AA-Fab. Specializing in custom brackets, mounts, and tabs, AA-Fab also builds custom-fit limit straps, so with a set of limit straps also in order, we were about to cure the last of our suspension woes.
Until now, axle droop was controlled using only center-mounted limit straps. The rear center strap was initially installed at an awkward angle due to clearance issues, so some real attention was finally spent redesigning a more effective setup. The new, custom-fit limit straps from AA-Fab were then installed on each shock using the existing shock bolts. With the bump stops and limit straps mounted, the shocks were now properly protected, allowing the Sami to be pushed to its full potential without worrying about shock damage.
The new modifications had now affected the shocks, requiring them to be re-tuned with different oil levels and nitrogen pressures. While shock tuning can be done in the driveway, the only true way to get it right is testing and tuning on the trail. Power Tank recently unveiled a new portable shock inflator kit designed specifically to address this need. The kit includes a small, lightweight nitrogen bottle, an inflator, and all required tools, packed into a portable case. Realizing the new hydraulic bump stops would also need to be tuned using nitrogen on the trail, there was a real need to invest in the Power Tank shock kit.
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Sami Supreme was soon on its way to the Sierras for some testing and tuning on the Dusy Trail. First impressions were amazing as the hydraulic bump stops allowed the Sami to blast through the roughest sections without hesitation. An off-camber granite slab, very similar to the one on the Rubicon Trail was used to test the improvements to the rear suspension. The Currie Antirock sway bar worked perfectly, stabilizing the rig on a severe side-hill without any noticeable leaning. Steering response was also noticeably improved with the newly reconfigured front panhard bar. Steering from side-to-side at a dead stop previously raised and lowered the front of the rig as the draglink fought the panhard bar. The front end now remains level when performing, making the steering much more effective when bound up on tough obstacles.
Making frequent stops to adjust the bump stops and shocks was easy using the Power Tank shock inflator kit. By the end of our Dusy Trail test run, the suspension had been fully tuned to perfection and Sami Supreme was riding as smooth as a Cadillac. Reflecting back on the use of a Toyota suspension kit on a Samurai, and all of the necessary work to get it right, it's easy to see what mistakes we made. No one said the road to glory would be easy but this project was not built for taking easy roads anyway. Before taking on a project of this caliber, you must anticipate unforeseen imperfections and then patiently address and correct them to make the most of your invested time and hard work. Stay tuned, as there will surely be more to come on Project Sami Supreme.


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More proof of the obvious:
The Commonwealth Fund Has released a report (hat tip: The Washington Monthly) which looks at the "Changing Face of the Uninsured." Striking facts: over 40% of moderate-income adults are un- or under-insured, and over half of low-income adults were so afflicted. The noteworthy thing is that the proportion of moderate and even middle-income adults without insurance has increased by more than half in just four years. As a business manager who sees what the total premium cost has done over the past few years, I am not surprised. Even employing doctors, who are high-income by any definition, it's been a struggle to meet the rising costs of the health care. No surprise that businesses on low margin or employees of more modest means are obligated to do without.
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Also note that the total un-insured and under-insured fractions are much higher than estimated elsewhere: 18% and 28%, or 51 million uninsured and 81 million Americans underinsured. The best alternative figures I have seen put it more like 46 million and 61 million. I have no idea which might be more accurate, but either way you look at it, it's a butt-ton of people who can't get good health care. So instead, they come to see me:
More than twice as often for their chronic problems, and at a higher cost.
Bush and his Rubber-Stamp congress fiddle while Rome burns.
26 April 2006
America's Broken Health Care System (redux)
More proof of the obvious:
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- Anonymous4/26/2006 12:21 PM
I think it's appalling that these figures aren't causing national outrage. Lack of insurance has been an issue since at least the 1980s. Where is the political will to do something about it?ReplyDelete
I don't dare retire until I'm at least 67. It's my worst nightmare that I might become disabled and unemployed. I had lymphoma as a younger adult and I seriously doubt anyone would even issue me an individual health insurance policy, let alone one that's affordable. And I don't dare just take the chance of being uninsured until Medicare kicks in - what if I have a late recurrence or some other awful treatment-related aftereffect?
There's a societal cost here, but I guess we'd rather hand out tax cuts to the wealthy. :(
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How much can you get for $1 million in today's real estate market? The answer, of course, varies depending on where you're looking to buy.
In the wake of the U.S. housing crisis, consumer confidence and home values fell sharply, while prices in some cities are less than half of what they were in 2007. In many local markets, however, such as in New York; San Francisco; Anchorage, Alaska; and Omaha, Neb., people on the front lines are optimistic about a recovery in sales volumes, prices and buyer confidence.
One price range of particular interest is the $1 million market, where affordability and luxury come to a crossroads. In some places, $1 million may buy you a mansion; in others it may fetch a more moderate home. Although in most markets, homes in the $1 million range are not typical, they provide a good reference point for spending across the country as well as the health of local economies.
CNBC.com surveyed real estate agents in 18 U.S. cities to gain individual perspectives on the health of America's local real estate markets. The following slides include example homes from each market valued between $1 million and $1.25 million that are either currently for sale or recently sold. The participants in the survey offered a front-line perspective on how local markets are performing compared to last year, how the dynamics are changing, and what buyers and sellers are asking when buying a home.
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Worshipers will journey back in time when they arrive at First Lutheran Church Sunday for "Breakfast in Bethlehem."
Worshipers will journey back in time when they arrive at First Lutheran Church Sunday for "Breakfast in Bethlehem."
Adults and children of all ages are invited to the Geneseo church at 9 a.m. Dec. 23 where they will be greeted by Bethlehem townspeople before they are served breakfast. Activities are planned and music will be provided by members of the Sanctuary Choir and the Glory Ringers.
After breakfast, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and wise men will share the story of Jesus' birth and the Rev. Arthur Bergren, church pastor, will conclude the morning event with a short message and an invitation to Christmas worship services.
"Remembering the story of Jesus' birth helps us to remember that it is so much more than an event that occurred 2,000 years ago," Bergren said. "Jesus' birth occurs again and again wherever faith, hope or love bubble up and emerge in our world. 'Breakfast in Bethlehem' reminds us of this very good news."
The entire program/message will be in the Fellowship Room of the church.
Melinda Wildermuth, director of worship and music at First Lutheran, said the weekend prior to Christmas at the church usually involves presenting a cantata at the three worship services.
"This year with Christmas Eve on Monday and Christmas Day on Tuesday, a cantata plus providing special music for Christmas service would have been taxing on voices and energy levels of both singers and bell ringers," she said. "I was searching for something different that could be done as a single event and that would be family-friendly and fun."
Wildermuth believes she found the answer in "Breakfast in Bethlehem," a Christmas program by Sandra L. Mack and Alene H. Betts.
Mack and Betts contend that the world offers breakfast with Santa and Christmas parties complete with a visit from Santa, so why shouldn't the church offer the true story of Christmas presented in a fun, informative atmosphere?
She said the idea of taking a secular event that is so popular and giving it a twist of faith resonated with her so she asked the Sanctuary Choir members if they would be willing to dress as Bethlehem townspeople, sing carols and present the drama.
"They agreed, and Men in Mission president Jim Turner agreed to provide the breakfast," she said.
First Lutheran Church members and artists Carol Gustafson and Robin Donner agreed to be in charge of scenery and craft activities for children.
"With all of those bases covered, we are on the road to 'Breakfast in Bethlehem!" Wildermuth said.


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Wow….spare time….to blog!!! Where was this hour of opportunity yesterday?!?! Oh thats right…I don't even think I had time to exhale…let alone blog!!!! Depressing! From teaching my normal classes, to subbing for someone for 3 weeks and picking up all her classes….it's insane! Did I mention that our city's version of Biggest Loser aka "Eight To The Eight's" kicks off FRIDAY?!?!?! I am about at max capacity in terms of time limits here. Shew. It's a darn good thing I love my job more than life. 😉
Started off the day with a 5:45am "Insanity" inspired Circuit Class. Emily and Kim have been doing Insanity on a regular basis, and I wish I had the time to do it with them! It is full of awesomeness in every sense of the word…..assuming that is an actual word. 😉 Instead of joining them, I have been adding the moves to my classes…which is going swimmingly! Today's Circuit Class used absolutely no equipment, and had 12 stations. We went through each station once, at one minute…and then repeated the circuit. The last circuit was comprised of 12-1 minute ab workouts. KILLER! Also, theres nothing like ending a class with a full out 2 minute suicide drill using the whole gym. 😉 They love to hate me.
Walked back home (loving the fact that I am in walking distance) and met my favorite guy for breakfast.
Ain't he cute?
Went very random with today's mix-ins. They included:
- Agave Maple Syrup Blend
- Chia Seeds
- Dried Bananas
- Mocha Madness Trail Mix
- Almond Butter
Totally random. Totally delicious.
Have I mentioned my un-dying love for my precious trail mix?!?!
At this point, it was back to the YMC-izzle to teach "Total Body Low Impact" which is basically a strength/cardio full body workout, minus the intense plyometric/jumping movements that I feature in my other classes. Again, another sweat sesh!
Seemed to have developed a pattern for today. Teach…eat…teach…eat. Therefore…it was time for lunch.
New to me flavor of Veggie Burger…this time, Earth Fizzle brand! This bad boy was sooooo good! I put it on an Arnold's Thin with some Light Swiss Laughing Cow, Spinach…and then pressed the whole thing on the George Foreman…
Melty, cheesy, yum. Also had some Veggie Booty, and a chopped Honey Crisp!
Well. It is almost 3:00. You know what that means, right?!?!?!
I have been having them put my protein powder in the Frap when they blend it! For half price, you can't beat it. Plus they are fully customizable now! I higgggghly recommend the new Mocha Lite.
Well. Time for a coffee/protein buzz…and then to my other gym for KidFit…and back to the YMCA for Total Body HIIT. Man, my body is hating me this week! Do as I say, not as I do people! All these high intense workouts (especially weight workouts) should not be done back to back…and definitely not on the same day! Give your body a rest.
What is your favorite Frappuccino/Starbucks beverage?! How often do you hit up the Bizzle each week? If you could invent any flavor of Frapp, what would it be? I would want some sort of Almond Milk/Protein Powder/Carmel creation….Mmmmm…..


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'''MSNBC''' a [[liberal propaganda]] 24-hour cable "news" channel aligned with the [[Democrat]] party. Jointly owned by [[Comcast]] and [[General Electric]], MSNBC considered by many to be one of the most liberal cable news channels of all the [[mainstream media]]. It is the lowest rated of the other two major cable news channels: [[Fox News]] and [[CNN]]. It typically garners ratings that are just one-third those of the [[Fox News Channel]], and half of CNN. Some consider it to be the liberal counterpart to the conservative Fox News.
The ''Daily Caller'' observed that MSNBC "might be trying a little too hard to push" its agenda: "MSNBC duped: Network runs satirical fake news," and that wasn't the first time.<ref>http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/05/msnbc-duped-network-runs-satirical-fake-news-from-daily-kos-as-a-real-story/</ref>
The ''Daily Caller'' observed that MSNBC "might be trying a little too hard to push" its agenda: "MSNBC duped: Network runs satirical fake news," and that wasn't the first time.<ref>http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/05/msnbc-duped-network-runs-satirical-fake-news-from-daily-kos-as-a-real-story/</ref>
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MSNBC was a liberal propaganda 24-hour cable "news" channel and website aligned with the Democrat party. Jointly owned by Comcast and General Electric, MSNBC was considered by many to be one of the most liberal cable news channels of all the mainstream media. It is the lowest rated of the other two major cable news channels: Fox News and CNN. It typically garners ratings that are just one-third those of the Fox News Channel, and half of CNN. Some consider it to be the liberal counterpart to the conservative Fox News. In 2012, Microsoft fully divested itself from MSNBC resulting in a the creation of NBC news and NBCnews.com. [1] It is possible Microsoft divested due to MSNBC's liberal hypocrisy since they opined that "we wanted to show different perspectives."
The Daily Caller observed that MSNBC "might be trying a little too hard to push" its agenda: "MSNBC duped: Network runs satirical fake news," and that wasn't the first time.[2]
The MSNBC channel was started in 1996 as a joint venture between Microsoft and NBC. On December 23, 2005, ending a partnership that had soured long before, Microsoft and NBC announced that they would dissolve their joint ownership of the cable news channel, with NBC taking control. NBC completed a deal to assume majority control of the channel, with an 82% stake.[3] The joint venture with Microsoft has come to an end.[4]
In 2010, parent company General Electric reached a tentative agreement with the French media conglomerate Vivendi that cleared the way for the sale of NBCUniversal, including the flagship NBC network, to Comcast, America's largest cable operator.[5] [6] The takeover will go into effect January 28, 2011 following the Comcast company's next pay cycle. [7] Comcast acquired a 51 percent stake in NBC Universal from General Electric Co, creating a $30 billion business that would include broadcast, cable networks, movie studios and theme parks. [8] Some liberals fear that Comcast might turn into a more conservative outlet. [9] [10] Some critics and supporters of Keith Olbermann blame Comcast for his firing from MSNBC.
State Run
Publicly, the channel claims to be a non-biased, journalist driven news network. In reality, they are Democrat-aligned to the point that they are perceived as a mouthpiece for the Obama Administration. On several occasions, Obama Administration officials have stated their public support for MSNBC.
Opinion-driven news is common and a successful formula at Fox News. MSNBC opinion news includes attacking Republicans relentlessly and promoting or whitewashing Democrat politicians. Their remarks are so outlandish, choke full of proven lies and mean spirited that their TV hosts often get suspended from the air.
Low Ratings
The MSNBC network has perennially had very low ratings. In 2002, the network was regularly beaten in the ratings by CNN Headline News. The CEO of Microsoft once even admitted that he wouldn't have started MSNBC knowing what he knew later.[11] In June of 2006, CNN co-founder Reese Schoenfeld told journalist Don Kaplan that "Everybody compares MSNBC to Fox and CNN - when its real competition is Headline News". Schoenfeld pointed out that the ratings for MSNBC and Headline News are roughly the same, about 300,000 viewers on average and that "by comparison, Fox and CNN regularly average three or four times as many viewers." Kaplan even joked that "the running joke in TV news is Fox and CNN are news channels with websites, but MSNBC is a website with a cable channel".[12]
Shock jock Don Imus's radio show Imus in the Morning was simulcast on MSNBC for over ten years. During this time, the program become well-known for displaying offensive commentary. However, MSNBC continued to support the show. In April of 2007, the network sparked outrage when during a broadcast of Imus in the Morning, Don Imus and another MSNBC staff member made remarks about the Rutgers University women's basketball team, considered to be both racist and sexist. Initially, MSNBC refused to cancel the show. After sponsors started withdrawing their advertisements from the show, MSNBC canceled the simulcast of Imus in the Morning.
Liberal Bias
MSNBC has been criticized regarding the channel's liberal slant. The media watchdog group the Media Research Center[13] has cited MSNBC shows by Keith Olbermann, Dan Abrams and Chris Matthews in its criticism of the network's bias reporting.
Olbermann has denounced President Bush and the Republican Party, calling the latter a "terrorist organization". He has called on President Bush and Vice President Cheney to resign.[14] Olbermann has conducted post-debate interviews of Republican presidential candidates and led live coverage of presidential primaries. In the February 2008 issue of Men's Journal magazine, a senior executive at MSNBC stated that Olbermann "runs MSNBC" and that "because of his success, he's in charge" of the network.[15]
The left-wing advocacy group Media Matters for America[16] has criticized the MSNBC's commitment to promoting a left-wing agenda since the channel has had shows hosted by left-libertarian Tucker Carlson and former moderate Republican Congressman Joe Scarborough. Ironically, on August 16, 2007 Scarborough revealed an incident in which people in the MSNBC newsroom ceaselessly booed President Bush during a State of the Union address.[17]
In the past, MSNBC shows have featured Mitch Albom, Ann Coulter, Phil Donahue, Bill Moyers, Maury Povich, and Michael Savage, among others. That varied programming was gradually reduced as MSNBC veered more leftist in its point-of-view. Among MSNBC's 2008 lineup, Patrick Buchanan was perhaps the most conservative voice.
In 2003, in an apparent effort to appear more balanced, MSNBC fired talk-show host Phil Donahue. An internal memo read, in part, "Donahue represents a difficult public face for NBC in a time of war. At the same time, our competitors are waving the flag at every opportunity." [18] [19] [20]
On November 5, 2007, the New York Times reported that the cable news channel was in serious discussions with Rosie O'Donnell to have a prime-time show on the network. Under one scenario, O'Donnell would be given the 9 p.m. slot where she would compete with Larry King Live on CNN and Hannity & Colmes on the Fox News Channel. Her show would replace Live with Dan Abrams, a low-rated program that only recently replaced Scarborough Country.[21] The deal later fell through as O'Donnell leaked information about the agreement without MSNBC's permission.
Later in November of 2007, the president of MSNBC, Phil Griffin, flat out admitted that the network has a left-wing liberal bias. In a New York Times article, he said that "it happened naturally" and that "there is a Go for it" mentality when it comes to pushing the liberal agenda among the MSNBC staff.[22]
Continuing its offensive against the Bush administration and its reposition as a left-wing "news" outlet, in December of 2007, the network ran a series titled Bush League Justice with the explicit purpose of attacking the U.S. Justice Department under the presidency of George W. Bush.
In October 2010, MSNBC has publicly acknowleged its liberalism in October 2010 while launching a marketing campaign with the tagline "Lean Forward," [23] [24] [25] [26] following several years in which many observers noted a leftward shift in the channel's programming [27] [28] [29]. As a result, NBC Universal and Microsoft is considering changing the name of the less partisan msnbc.com, a separate news company, to prevent confusion with the liberal TV network, MSNBC [30]. Some of the NBC News correspondents and producers, who attempt to be straightforward reporters, say they are embarrassed to be associated with the liberal cable outlet and fear being "tainted" by association with it [31]. The situation became more apparent when NBC News decided to keep Brian Williams and Tom Brokaw away from MSNBC during the November 2, 2010 midterm election coverage [32].
The MSNBC – Media Matters Connection
Media Matters for America is a very popular source of information within MSNBC's prime time lineup. Some might argue MSNBC is a defacto mouth piece for the organization..[33] In prime time alone, since 2005 Media Matters has either been booked as a guest and/or mentioned on the network nearly 200 times. Media Matters has been particularly popular with MSNBC's producers during the last 2 years. Below are some interesting tid bits about Media Matters and its growing relationship with MSNBC's prime time programming:
- 197 guest appearances and/or on-air mentions on MSNBC's prime time since January 2005
- Of the roughly 390 broadcast evenings on MSNBC since July 2010, Media Matters has either been booked as a guest and/or mentioned on air 26% of the possible broadcast evenings (1 out of every 4 days).
- In 2011, on average, a Media Matters representative appeared on MSNBC at least once per week
- Eric Boehlert has been the most popular Media Matters representative on MSNBC, accounting for 43% of all Media Matters appearances on the cable network
- The Ed Show is the most popular show for Media Matters representatives, accounting for 72 Media Matters guest appearances since 2009[34]
See also
External Links
- Official Site
- Photos of the MSNBC studio
- MSNBC President Admits: Lineup Tilts Leftward
- Cable Channel Nods to Ratings and Leans Left
- ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-16/msnbc-website-renamed-nbcnews-com-after-microsoft-split.html
- ↑ http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/05/msnbc-duped-network-runs-satirical-fake-news-from-daily-kos-as-a-real-story/
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/microsoft-nbc-dissolve-msnbccom-joint-venture/article4418455/
- ↑ New York Times; With Deal, G.E. Clears Path to Sale of NBC
- ↑ Sarasota Herald-Tribune; Corporate Report
- ↑ http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/done-deal-fcc-department-of-justice-approve-comcast-nbc-universal-acquisition_b48942
- ↑ http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110118/bs_nm/us_nbc_comcast_13
- ↑ http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2010/11/09/socialist-senator-wants-comcast-nbc-deal-blocked-due-olbermanns-suspe
- ↑ http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/11/6/145630/235
- ↑ http://news.com.com/2100-1023-268073.html
- ↑ http://newsbusters.org/node/5891
- ↑ About Media Research Center www.mediaresearch.org
- ↑ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19588942/
- ↑ http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/msnbc/olbermann_talks_office_politics_other_politics_74648.asp
- ↑ Media Matters for America homepage www.mediamatters.org
- ↑ http://newsbusters.org/node/14899/print
- ↑ http://mediamatters.org/items/200410290004
- ↑ http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=05/03/24/1446244
- ↑ http://www.allyourtv.com/0203season/news/02252003donahue.html
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/05/business/media/05cnd-msnbc.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/06/business/media/06msnb.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin
- ↑ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39507182/ns/business-media_biz/
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/05/business/media/05adco.html?_r=1
- ↑ http://theweek.com/article/index/207856/msnbcs-new-slogan-what-does-it-even-mean
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkinYM4EPy0
- ↑ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/30/study-nbc-news-doesnt-fol_n_139162.html
- ↑ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/08/AR2008090800008_pf.html
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/08/business/media/08msnbc.html?pagewanted=print
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/07/business/media/07msnbc.html
- ↑ http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=39332
- ↑ http://mediaconfidential.blogspot.com/2010/10/nbc-news-separates-itself-from-partisan.html
- ↑ Media Matters Propaganda Watch: The Tax-Exempt Research Department of MSNBC, Martin Bashir Edition
- ↑ Search and analysis on MSNBC's primetime transcripts via Nexis.com


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Rihanna is in Hawaii for Battleship. During her time off this weekend she went paddle surfing with family and friends. HOT body. And athletic. And she looks like she's having a great time. And she also looks like she enjoys food. She works hard, but she enjoys food.
Meanwhile, Kate Beckinsale was in Mexico. Also a very, very impressive body. But as you can see, Kate even overdresses at the beach. Heels make all of our legs tighter, our asses perkier, but for f-ck's sake, once in a while we can roll in flipflops, especially on the sand, non?
Some people make their bodies seem fun in the maintenance. You know they sweat over it but you imagine them having fun doing it. Others have great figures, really tight and toned and amazing, but getting there and staying there is probably miserable, requiring a lot of discipline, not much flavour, probably some cigarettes, and whatever else can take away the sting of being hungry all the time.
Where does Kate fit in? You probably already know what I think.
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Treatment Issues for Women
November 2002
A note from TheBody.com: The field of medicine is constantly evolving. As a result, parts of this article may be outdated. Please keep this in mind, and be sure to visit other parts of our site for more recent information!
HPV and Cervical Dysplasia
HPV (human papilloma virus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Most women have at least one type of HPV during their lifetime, but only a few of us know we have it. There are over 100 strains, and it's possible to have more than one strain at the same time. Some HPV strains cause warts to develop on your skin and genital area. Others infect cells inside our cervix, vagina, or anal canal, where we can't see them, but they can cause lesions to develop. Lesions are areas of abnormal tissue. If untreated, lesions can lead to invasive cervical, anal and genital abnormalities (called dysplasia) and cancer in some women.
In addition to higher rates of HPV infection, HIV-positive women with HPV are more likely to have:
Any of these factors alone can make us more likely to develop cervical and anal abnormalities. Immune suppression from HIV also plays a role. It seems that with lower CD4 counts and higher viral loads, we're at increasing risk for developing HPV-related lesions -- including high-grade lesions -- in the cervix and anus.
Smoking and untreated sexually transmitted infections, especially chlamydia, can make your cervix more vulnerable to damage from HPV and other infections. So can low levels of certain nutrients including beta-carotene, folic acid, and vitamins A and C. It's not clear yet if supplementation helps, but if you have HPV, it's at least a good idea to maintain normal levels of these nutrients, either through food sources or a multivitamin.
Screening Methods
Pap smears are the first step in screening for abnormal cell changes in the cervix and in the anus. Pap smears collect cells -- called squamous cells -- from the transition zone of your cervix or anus, the area most likely to be infected by HPV. Pap smears can detect inflammation and, in most cases, predict cervical or anal abnormalities.
In HIV-negative women, annual Paps are frequent enough to detect any changes that may have occurred since the last exam. This isn't the case in HIV. As a positive woman, it's important to evaluate your individual risk for cervical and anal dysplasia and consider more frequent screening. How frequently depends on a lot of individual factors, including your previous Pap result and whether you've been treated for warts or abnormalities. If your CD4 count is below 300 or has been dropping, have Pap smears at least once every six months. In HIV, any Pap smear result showing abnormal cells needs to be further evaluated by colposcopy.
Colposcopy is an exam of your cervix using a low-powered microscope to look at the tissue more closely. This procedure allows your doctor to see your cervix (or anus) and identify any areas of abnormal tissue. Lesions, warts, and inflammation are usually visible during colposcopy. But it's still hard to tell the difference between low and high-grade lesions. This is why a biopsy is often taken if any lesions are seen during colposcopy.
Biopsy is a procedure that takes a small tissue sample from an area of your cervix. Biopsy is the most reliable way to tell the difference between mild lesions and those that are more likely to progress to cancer. Be prepared -- biopsy can be uncomfortable, even painful, and some women have mild bleeding afterwards. Ask your provider about your pain management options before the procedure begins.
Many positive women have more than one biopsy, either during diagnosis or as part of follow-up care. Understandably, this can make it hard to go back. But it's important to stay involved in our care and give input to treatment decisions that affect us. If you're feeling resentful, angry, or scared, tell your gynecologist. Remember, your GYN wants to keep you healthy. The more she or he knows about what's going on with you, the better they'll be able to work with you.
What Do Results Mean?
If you've had an abnormal Pap smear, you may recognize the terms CIN, LSIL, or dysplasia. These words are from the many different systems used to classify cervical and anal abnormalities. Most U.S. labs use what's called the Bethesda system to report Pap smear results. The Bethesda system includes information about how adequate your Pap smear specimen is and divides abnormalities into the following categories:
Dysplasia is just another way of describing HPV-related cervical and anal abnormalities. Dysplasia is when cells are different in size, shape, or appearance from normal. Low-grade refers to early changes in size or shape, while high-grade indicates more severe (sometimes pre-cancerous) abnormalities.
Screening and Treatment Guidelines for HIV+ Women
Standards of preventive screening for positive women differ slightly than those for HIV-negative women. Several sets of screening recommendations exist for positive women and standard of care is controversial. The recommendations for women with HIV are generally more aggressive, urging Pap smears more often, and colposcopy (with possible biopsy) anytime ASCUS or other abnormalities are found. The following chart was adapted from the Bethesda system and averages some of the different screening recommendations for positive women.
Treatment Options for Dysplasia
For those of us with HPV, there's no simple pill or treatment to prevent us from getting warts or developing cervical and anal abnormalities. So it's important to screen carefully and regularly for changes in the cervix and anus and deal with any high-grade abnormalities, so that they don't progress to cancer.
Treatments for HPV can remove genital warts, destroy HPV lesions, and get rid of abnormal tissue. Genital warts can be treated with topical solutions or by laser, freezing or burning. Most treatments for dysplasia focus on destroying the abnormal tissue so that it doesn't progress to cancer. Treatment options include:
Both cervical and anal dysplasia can return after treatment. Recurrences may be more likely if you have a higher viral load, but it's not clear that antiretroviral therapy slows the progression of cervical disease. Even when the immune system is partially restored by anti-HIV treatment, anal and cervical dysplasia may progress to cancer. So careful, regular monitoring is the best way for us to ensure that any problems are detected and treated as soon as possible.
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