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With New Science Standards Draft Out, Early Impressions Roll In
With a second and final draft of common science standards issued on Tuesday, this is a critical time as the writers come into the home stretch. I have not gathered a lot of feedback yet from the field, mainly because several experts I contacted said they needed more time to digest the latest iteration. After all, this is a large and complicated document (and includes 11 appendices).
Earlier this week, we published an overview of the new draft of the Next Generation Science Standards. And the main theme of that story was change, lots of change, I was told, from the first public draft issued in May. The organizers say they received comment from more than 10,000 individuals and organizations.
A helpful resource to quickly digest the scope of change is Appendix B, an eight-page summary that highlights the main strands of feedback since May and key changes, organizing critiques into 10 themes. They include concern that there was too much material covered, suggestions for inclusion of still more topics, a perceived lack of clarity in the performance expectations, and complaints about a lack of specificity in making connections to standards in other subjects.
The most consistent comment I've heard so far is some disappointment that the public only has three weeks to provide comment. This is especially challenging for those organizations trying to bring a variety of voices into a coherent response.
Below, I'll share some of the early feedback I've received. Before I do, just a reminder about authorship. He's a more detailed primer on who is writing the science standards, but the short version is that 26 "lead state partners" are working with a variety of experts in science and education, and are being guided by a framework developed by a National Research Council committee.
Fidelity to NRC Framework
I spoke yesterday with Helen Quinn, who chaired that NRC panel and is a professor emeritus of physics at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Laboratory at Stanford University. Quinn cautioned that she needed for time to give a more thorough review, but her preliminary impression was generally positive.
"My impression is that they've tightened it a lot since the previous draft," said Quinn. "I like the direction it's moved. It's really been built off the framework."
Quinn said that one concern she had with the first draft was the dimension that explicitly identified "cross-cutting concepts" in science. (Basically, for each standard, there are performance expectations, followed by a set of "foundation" boxes that expand on and explain those expectations in relation to three dimensions: cross-cutting concept statements; science and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas.)
"In the first draft, the idea of cross-cutting concepts was kind of stuffed in there," she said. "And they've done quite a bit of work to improve that and to make clearer what is intended."
Asked about the rigor of the standards, Quinn said they are indeed challenging. "It's very hard to look at these standards and say you're lowering the bar. They're very demanding. The fact that they don't teach the Periodic Table in the 4th grade doesn't mean they're lowering the bar."
But she argued that the real power of the standards comes in the merging of content knowledge with scientific practices and investigation skills. "Yes, of course, there is knowledge students need, but emphasizing knowing detailed facts as the outcome of learning is out of place in the modern world where access to knowledge is easy. ... Access to understanding is not easy. What you need is a context in which to put your facts, to apply that knowledge and use it in context."
Big Lift Ahead on Professional Development
I also spoke with Jacob Clark Blickenstaff, the director of teacher education programs at the American Physical Society, a nonprofit organization for physicists in academia, business, and at national laboratories. Although he said he had not yet read the document closely enough to comment on the changes from the first round, he made one key observation based on the physics-related content that will be expected of teachers.
"The amount of physics content expected of elementary and middle school teachers to teach is quite a bit," he told me. "I haven't seen anything in my quick reading that shows any less material."
"So we see an awful lot of professional development necessary to really fully implement these standards for teachers, and probably changes to preparation. Otherwise, we'll be asking people to do something they're not prepared to do, and that's not fair to the teachers and not fair to their students."
As we talked, he turned quickly to a 1st grade standard, Waves: Light and Sound. The third of five performance expectations says: "Record and communicate observations that some very hot objects give off their own light." The next one says: "Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that vibrating matter creates sound and that sound can cause matter to vibrate."
Blickenstaff explained: "On the surface, those sound really easy to do, but to have the teacher do something that is meaningful for students, not simply following a recipe, the teacher needs to understand some fundamental physical-science principles. ... As soon as a student asks a question that isn't there in the manual, I worry about how well the teacher is prepared to [address] it."
Blickenstaff said he helped to organize a response to the first draft from the American Physical Society that brought together experts in physics and physics education. While they did share a number of concerns with the first draft, on the issue of content coverage he said: "We did not have any specific topics that we thought were glaringly absent."
To be clear, you're likely to find few people who believe the professional-development challenge of the science standards is not a big one. Indeed, in my story I quote both Stephen Pruitt from Achieve (he's overseeing the standards-development process) and Peter McLaren, a standards writer and president of the Council of State Science Supervisors, saying as much. Also, the National Science Teachers Association emphasized the same point in its statement on the new draft.
Engineering in the Standards
Meanwhile, on how the standards handle engineering, I'll include some quick reaction from Elizabeth Parry at North Carolina State University. Parry is the university's coordinator of K-20 STEM partnership development and also the chairwoman of the K-12 and precollege division of the American Society for Engineering Education. She apparently had some deep concerns with the first draft, but was more upbeat this time.
"My first reaction is pretty positive," she wrote in an email, highlighting in particular Appendix F and Appendix I, which both concern engineering. "It seems the writers and Achieve really heard and considered the feedback from the engineering education community, and these two engineering-focused parts reflect that."
She said: "The distinctions and interdependence of science, engineering, and technology discussed in Appendix I are much clearer in my opinion. The additional detail in Appendix F when discussing the cross-cutting practices are more realistic in terms of higher expectations in lower grades. ... And finally, engineering habits of mind including systems thinking, ethics, collaboration, and communication, as well as other hallmarks of engineering design such as trade-offs and optimization, iteration, and a hint of the need for students to be allowed to experience failure and then have the opportunity to improve, are more specific in this draft."
College and Career Readiness
Susan Singer, a biology professor at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn., who also is a member of the state team for Minnesota (a lead state partner), highlighted to me the new appendix in the latest draft that seeks to define college and career readiness in science.
"Many people in K-12 still have a conception that the best way to get kids ready for college is to have them sit still and listen to lectures," she told me. But Singer said a core driver behind the new standards is to move past that mindset. The draft appendix notes that a "transformation in college science education is underway, informed by how students learn." And it makes the case that this shift needs to be reflected at the K-12 level.
"[W]hat is taught will be much more than content," the draft appendix says. "College science and engineering education will tend toward disciplinary intersections, focus on core concepts, and integrate practices into instruction. The [Next Generation Science Standards] will prepare students for this college of tomorrow."
With regard to the standards, Singer said she's encouraged by their evolution since the first draft. "I'm really excited. My take-home lesson is it's really at this point become a community-built document, and the input from the community has made it stronger and better. It's more focused, eliminating some performance expectations, and staying true to focus on what's really core."
Will New Standards Change Instruction?
Finally, I got an email from Eric Bluh, a physics teacher at Ballard High School in Seattle, who offered a skeptical take on the standards more broadly.
"Call me a skeptic, but we've had 'standards' in science teaching for more than 15 years," wrote Bluh. "We had years where it was the sole focus of professional development. So what? Did they make a big change? ... Have they made much difference INSIDE the classroom? Not really. So I am underwhelmed."
I'll be returning in coming days with more analysis and feedback on the standards, but this at least starts to give a flavor for reaction from the field.


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Chuck Palahniuk Starring In The Short Film 'Georgie's Big Break'
Georgie's Big Break is a short film directed by Andy Mingo, based on a story by Monica Drake (Clown Girl). And guess who's in it? I'll give you a hint: his name is this website. Yep, Chuck, along with a host of other local writers (Chelsea Caine, Lidi Yuknavitch) play themselves in the film.
Here's the IMDB summary for Georgie's Big Break:
Featuring Northwest literary stars Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club), New York Times bestselling author, Chelsea Cain (Heartsick), and Willy Vluatin (The Motel Life), Georgie's Big Break is about the high hopes of a single mother, a woman living the life of the body as she raises her infant. She makes a fresh foray back to the world of ideas through Portland's largest literary festival. With a mix of comedy and genuine emotion, this film offers a showcase of some of Portland's hottest talent. Based on a story written by Monica Drake (author of Clown Girl) and adapted and directed by Andy Mingo.
Andy is gearing up for the festival circuit, but the film is still listing as 'In Post Production' so I'm not sure yet where it's playing or where you can see it. I was curious to get some words from Chuck himself on it though. Here's what he had to say:
"Director Andy Mingo has made a film for everyone simultaneously attracted to and repelled by fame -- especially the fame of authors. 'Georgie's Big Break' is the literary world's answer to 'Lost in Translation'."
Well, there ya have it. Props to Brandon Tietz for scooping this one for us.
For more on Georgie's Big Break, check out it's IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1831661/


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As many PHR readers know, I created HistoryAtOurHouse–the ultimate history resource for homeschoolers–over five years ago. It has grown by leaps and bounds in that time, and even spawned two (and soon more) associated product lines. Here are some relevant links to explore, for those of you interested in the potential for an educational revolution through sound pedagogy and the distance learning paradigm:
HistoryAtOurHouse Links
- http//www.historyatourhouse.com (Program home page)
- https://twitter.com/#!/haoh_daily (Find out what students around the world are studying today!)
- http://www.facebook.com/HistoryAtOurHouse (Frequent program updates and history trivia!)
- http://historyatourhouse.podbean.com (Weekly Samples from the ongoing live Ancient history classes)
- http://historyatourhouse.pbworks.com (Our Wiki: Great Book Recommendations, Pathfinders resources, and more!)
ScienceAtOurHouse Links
- http//www.scienceatourhouse.com (Program home page)
- http://www.facebook.com/ScienceAtOurHouse (Head on over and give us a "like"!)
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omshjuyeS9U (SAOH Youtube intro and channel videos)
MusicAtOurHouse Links
- http//www.musicatourhouse.com (Program home page)
- http://www.mzacharyjohnson.com/home.cfm (Composer M. Zachary Johnson's home page)
- https://twitter.com/#!/mzacharyjohnson (Mr. Johnson's Twitter feed)
- https://twitter.com/MusicAtOurHouse (The MusicAtOurHouse Twitter feed)
- MAOH Program news for 2012-13!


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Bobby Valentine talks the talk: "I hate the Yankees. I don't want to waste this valuable time talking about the Yankees. ... I told Joe Girardi I used to love them and now I hate them."
Valentine has spoken to Josh Beckett: "I'm not going to say anything other than after he got through telling me how pissed off he was [that I criticized him on ESPN last year], we had a really good conversation."
The Red Sox have signed left-handed reliever Jesse Carlson, 30, who has pitched three seasons with Toronto. ... Brad Arnsberg, former pitching coach with the Marlins (when Beckett was with Florida), Blue Jays, and Astros, was interviewed by the Red Sox on Thursday. ... DeMarlo Hale is now the Orioles' third base coach. ... Erik Bedard signed with the Pirates.
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Man critically beaten with skateboards in California
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Southern California authorities say four youngsters could be charged with attempted murder after they beat and critically injured a man with their skateboards.
The Orange County Register says it happened Friday night after a woman bystander tried to break up a fight between two groups at a Huntington Beach skate park.
Police Lt. Chad Nichols says the skateboarders turned on the woman, and her boyfriend intervened and was chased to a nearby coin laundry and beaten with skateboards. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Seven boys under the age of 18 were detained. Four of them were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and were booked at Juvenile Hall.
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MILAN (Reuters) - Apple Inc has stopped selling a customer protection plan that raised concerns with Italy's antitrust authority, a company spokesman said on Tuesday.
Italy's competition watchdog had threatened the U.S. giant with a fine and even temporary closure of its Italian operations if the company did not make it clear to customers that they were entitled to a free two-year warranty on its products, in accordance to EU law.
As of November 9, Apple is no longer selling its own, broader AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) in own brand retail stores in Italy, nor distributing the APP to Apple resellers, a company spokesman confirmed to Reuters.
AppleCare can be bought on its website, where it is described as a product with advantages that "add to the two years of vendor warranty required by Italian law to protect consumers".
Italy's antitrust watchdog AGCM has already clashed with Apple on this issue and has fined the maker of the iPhone and iPad some 900,000 euros for failing to offer the free guarantee.
Apple's own protection plan remains available online on the Apple Online Store.
The AGCM alleged earlier this year that the information provided by Apple about an extra guarantee plan encouraged customers to buy the APP service without clearly explaining that the company is obliged to offer a two-year free warranty.
Apple rejected the antitrust claims at the time.
A spokeswoman for AGCM said talks between Apple and the Italian regulator were still in progress. The regulator is expected to near a decision at the end of November.
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text: Share: July 17, 2011 | by Stuart Findlay and Vicky Kelly Climate Change There is irrefutable evidence that global climate is changing at an unprecedented rate, and most of the worthwhile debate is now focused on what we should do to mitigate the effects.Part of the reason action has been slow is that we see climate change as such a large problem that it is somehow removed from our daily lives.Thanks to a recent updating of the Natural Resource Inventory for Dutchess County, we can now point to some local records demonstrating changes in climate within the Hudson Valley over the past few decades. Shifts in climate are much more subtle than the changes we see from season to season, so reasonably long, consistent and precise strings of observations are necessary to reveal the trends. These data are now available in the updated Natural Resource Inventory.Global warming is real and happening in our backyards. As is true for much of the globe, local temperatures have risen by 1.1 degrees Fahrenheit since 1950, and while this change may not seem like much — it's doubtful you could feel a temperature difference of 1 degree — it is important to recognize that even this small temperature change has profound effects on other aspects of climate.For example, a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, resulting in more overall precipitation and more precipitation in individual events.There is good evidence that the pattern of precipitation is changing rapidly. The changes in winter are particularly important. With the overall increase in winter temperature and the decrease in days with freezing temperatures, it is reasonable to expect fewer snow events and more precipitation falling as rain.Regions in northern New York and New England where skiing is a major business have good evidence for a shortening of the time when there is snow on the ground. And local records show an increase in the number of heavy rain events. In the past, there was only about one rainstorm per year that dropped more than 2 inches of rain in a day, but we now experience 2.5 such storms per year.Difficult to controlHeavy rainfall is less likely to infiltrate the ground because the surface soils become saturated, so there is a greater proportion of the rain that runs off to streams rather than recharging the groundwater. Rapid run-off exacerbates erosion on the land and in the stream and makes control of stormwater significantly more difficult.The U.S. Geological Survey records of how much water passes down the Wappinger Creek show an increased water yield over the past few decades, such that about 375 more gallons per second leave the watershed now than was typical in the 1950s.These changes in the type and amount of water falling on our watersheds makes us wonder, what will our watersheds look like and how will they function 50 years from now? The changes in temperatures and the water cycle will definitely have a significant effect on what plants grow in our watersheds, how stream channels change, the extent of flooding during events, etc.Water and land are interconnected in a watershed. It is important to remember that how we manage our watersheds has just as large, if not greater, effect on water quality and quantity as well as our watersheds as a whole. Whether our watersheds will continue to be valuable natural resources in the future depends on how well we care for them. Share: Feature Data show global warming: Is Dutchess warming, too? › July 17, 2011


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I've been in this hobby, at some capacity, pretty much my whole life. I've seen trends and car clubs come and go, shops open and close, and self-proclaimed "local legends" rise to glory and then quickly fall off the face of the Earth. I still remember when Turbo Buicks were new, and when Mustang GTs needed a supercharger to run 13s (wasn't that long ago, actually).
Over the years, I've amassed a huge passion for cars, and have also learned a few things that have irked me. So what I've done is gathered a short list of my top automotive passions and peeves. See which ones you agree with.
The Passions:Engine Swaps: Love 'em. Particularly in something older; from the '70s or '80s, when performance was at an all-time low. The blown, stroked, and AWD '82 Cutlass from the last issue is a perfect example of that. The 307 ci. Olds 'plant that came in that car from GM was OK for running errands, but not so brilliant when it came to creating and building power. Yank that anchor, and drop in some LS inspiration. Problem solved.
Pro-Touring: Again, more common with older cars, but taking something that wasn't supposed to stop and handle, and making it into a car that can, is simply awesome. With today's aftermarket support and technology, there are '69 Camaros and Chevelles out there that can hang with today's Corvettes and ZL1 Camaros—which, in all reality, is no easy feat. Give the same treatment to an '80s Camaro or Monte Carlo, and throw your buddy for a loop in his BMW M3. We need more of this.
Factory Support: I'm absolutely ecstatic that Chevy Performance has really upped its game in these last few years with over-the-counter go-fast parts. They have done a great job with offering crate engines and suspension pieces for some of their popular models in the past, but with ZL1 and Z/28 upgrades for the Camaro V-6 and SS, LS3 head and cam packages, killer crate engines, LSX short- and long-blocks, heavy-duty transmissions, cosmetic items, you name it, things are on a whole 'nother level. I just wish we 4th-Gen owners had this support back in the day.
Wrenching: It's therapeutic. Whether you want to see that project car finally finished, or you just feel like getting your mind off of things, working on your car is the best time you can possibly invest into an inanimate object. Call one of your car guy buddies to come over, open a 6-pack, listen to your favorite iTunes playlist, and kill a Saturday afternoon building memories. As a bonus, it gets your car that much closer to hitting the streets, show, or track.
The Peeves:The Term, "Modded": Started by a group of teenagers and early 20-somethings on the internet several years ago as a way of informing others that their vehicles have modifications, or are modified, I can't count how many times I've actually heard it in the flesh. Exhibit A:
"Does your car have any mods?"
"My car is modded, bro!"
Stop, don't. It's not a word, it sounds ridiculous, and it makes you sound like a poseur. Just don't say it.
Cloning Vehicles: If your 4th-Gen Trans Am isn't a WS6, don't put a Ram Air hood on it, and then claim that is one. The lack of the WS6 badge, your 16-inch wheels, and the incorrect air box under the hood immediately gives it away. Plus, all we have to do is look inside the driver's door (or glovebox on LT1 cars) to let the RPO decal reveal the truth. Then everyone will make fun of you. Modify, but don't lie.
Parting out Perfectly Good Cars: I get it; you'll make more cash parting out your worn, high-mileage '98 Camaro SS that's making a loud knocking noise under the hood, than you would if you sold the car outright. But these were fairly rare cars when they were new, they're even more rare today, and being hugely passionate about them, I just sort of have a problem with it. I see younger owners parting out clean, maybe slightly flawed, SS Camaros, Firehawks, WS6s, etc., just because they bought it cheap, are in a huge hurry to sell, or couldn't get what they wanted for it in less than a week of it being advertised. Yes, technically they're intended to have fun with, but they're also collector vehicles. If there's something mechanically or cosmetically wrong with your car, just fix the thing. If you're that impatient of a person, then you shouldn't be anywhere near a car.
Bad Drivers: Driving in general really isn't that complicated. While I admit I'm far from the textbook-style motorist your Driver's Ed instructor said you should be, I'd like to think I'm better than most. Never in my years of driving have I ever pulled right in front of someone who was in an apparent rush, and then drive in front of them at 3 mph for six miles. Nor have I ever driven down the wrong side of the road, just missing oncoming traffic by a hair, and then look at the driver of the car in the opposing lane like they are the moron. I know that a green light means you are to cautiously continue through the intersection—not stop, stare, and think about what you want for lunch, all while talking on your mobile phone. No, you don't have to slow down to 12 mph on the highway when a State Trooper has somebody pulled over. No, it isn't necessary to ride your brakes and stare at the Corolla that's broken down on the shoulder. Obviously, this really isn't hobby driven, just relevant to those who have ever picked up a set of car keys. Enough said.
Hopefully this list amused you, and you may or may not agree with them. What are your passions and peeves, and how does this list compare to yours?


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by Dr. David Rowe, DC, Dr. Nicholas Hall, DC
The following article is one in a series we are publishing about complementary medical approaches to living with pemphigus. These treatments are not meant to replace the therapies administered by your physician.
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a drugless healing art built on a very simple principle: the body is a self-healing, self-regulating organism that is under the complete control of the central nerve system. When vertebrae of the spine misalign and lose their ability to move freely in all directions, they often put pressure on the delicate nerves that carry vital nerve impulses from the brain to the body. This condition is called a Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC), and is the cause of many of the unwanted conditions that people suffer from every day. In fact, the damaging effects of VSC are further reaching than most people are aware of, and although chiropractic has come to be a mainstay for the treatment of headaches and musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain and neck pain, the importance of us all maintaining a healthy spine has become more apparent as research continues to reveal the devastating effects of VSC on our health.
Since its beginnings in 1895 when a deaf janitor's hearing was restored following "the racking of a misplaced vertebra back into place" by Dr. D.D. Palmer, chiropractic has evolved and expanded throughout the world. In an age when many Americans have access to modern medical care, high-tech diagnostic equipment, and expensive pharmaceuticals, chiropractic (from the Greek "done by hand") has become a natural, safe, and effective alternative to medicine throughout the world. It has in fact become a part of a healthy lifestyle for many American families because of its well-researched and documented health benefits. Millions of Americans get their spines adjusted every day.
What is Gonstead Chiropractic?
There are literally dozens of approaches to spinal care, or "techniques," in use in the chiropractic profession today. The philosophies, analyses, methodologies of these different techniques are as varied as the hundreds of approaches to weight control. Some are more mechanical and scientifically founded, while others are more abstract or esoteric. It is not for anyone to say which is better or worse, but when pathology or chronic disease states are present, one should consider that reproducibility and predictability are essential to the success of a difficult case, and these are most often obtained through the use of the more researched and biomechanically based techniques.
The Gonstead technique was developed by Dr. Clarence S. Gonstead in the 1930's, and in most of today's chiropractic colleges has come to be considered the "gold-standard" in chiropractic care. Based on the scientific principles of simple mechanics and physics, thermography, and motion dynamics, Dr. Gonstead (himself a mechanical engineer) developed, modified and perfected this complex analysis and corrective adjusting style over the course of his 55 years in practice. Somewhere in between his 18-hour days and 6½-day workweeks, Dr. Gonstead found time to travel around the world, teaching this system to thousands of students so that they could achieve the same miraculous results he was achieving using this technique and analysis. Thanks to his tireless dedication to his profession and the millions of people he served, the Gonstead methodology has been meticulously preserved, and is now taught as a required course at almost all chiropractic colleges. It is also the technique described in the two most widely used and circulated chiropractic textbooks in the world, and is the technique used in the majority of published, peer-reviewed chiropractic research today. It is interesting to note, however, that the number of chiropractors who actually use the Gonstead technique in its purest form is extremely few, likely due to the fact that learning the skill of setting a joint in a manner that will actually reduce the subluxation takes thousands of hours of practice. For a chiropractor, learning the Gonstead technique is definitely not the path of least resistance, and can be an extremely frustrating undertaking. But all who practice this technique would agree that the ultimate outcome of helping someone who is truly sick return to health, without drugs or surgery, is extremely rewarding.
How can chiropractic care affect immune function?
The way chiropractic works is very simple: when there is pressure on one or several of the nerves exiting from between the spinal vertebrae (VSC), the transmission of nerve impulses that control and coordinate all functions of the body are interrupted, and the body is unable to function at its optimal level. If VSC is occurring at the level of a spinal nerve innervating any of the glands or organs responsible for immunity (i.e. spleen, thymus, lymphatic, adrenals etc.) the brain will not be able to deliver the vital signals necessary to carry out normal immune function. Identifying the presence of subluxation at any of these levels, and then taking measures to reduce nerve pressure can restore normal neurological function, and chiropractic is the only therapy that has been scientifically proven to improve neurological function when subluxation is present.
How can chiropractic affect levels of osteoporosis for patients on Prednisone therapy?
While there are several factors that influence bone density in humans, people on pharmaceutical therapies that cause osteoporosis must take preventative measures to make sure that the impact of these drugs is minimized, if not eliminated. One of the most important of these measures is maintaining optimal neurological function and making sure subluxation is not putting endangering pressure on any of the nerves innervating endocrine glands that influence bone density, such as the adrenals, thyroid and parathyroid. Subluxation on the nerves that supply any of these glands will increase the likelihood that bone density problems will arise for patients on Prednisone therapy.
Another benefit of chiropractic care with regards to minimizing development of osteopenia or osteoporosis is that part of the treatment often includes an education in lifestyle factors, such as exercise and diet, that greatly influence bone density. This is one of the biggest advantages of being under chiropractic care; patients are empowered to make changes optimizing their own body's ability to heal, especially when there is an underlying immunological deficit. In a world where we have so many difficult decisions to make regarding our health, and so many unhealthy products being unethically marketed, it is helpful to have someone who genuinely has our best health interests in mind looking out for us. The chiropractor often serves that roll. For those who must be on some form of pharmaceutical therapy for a chronic condition, chiropractic is essential to minimize the damaging effect these drugs inevitably have. No matter what condition a person might have. When we learn what those laws are, and how to get back in line with them, it is inevitable that our bodies will be healthier, stronger, and have more vitality.
About the Authors
Dr. David J. Rowe, D.C. is a 1982 graduate of Life Chiropractic College, Atlanta, GA, is Director of Rowe Chiropractic Offices, 316 E. 59th Street, New York, NY. A contributing author to two chiropractic textbooks, a board member of the Gonstead Clinical Studies Society for 12 years, and an international lecturer on the Gonstead system, Dr. Rowe continues to balance full time practice and a busy teaching schedule.
Dr. Nicholas I. Hall, D.C. is also a graduate of Life University. Dr. Hall is a senior staff doctor at Rowe Chiropractic Offices where he has a busy practice. Also a former Division I collegiate athlete, Dr. Hall lectures extensively on chiropractic and nutrition, and continues to educate his patients on the benefits of chiropractic and living a truly healthy lifestyle.


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Service News Issue 21/2018
Retrofitting: Modernize and Use Tried-and-Tested Machines
Automotive suppliers typically manufacture parts for automakers or, in the case of companies like Hermesmeyer & Greweling, are hired for toolmaking and mold production. When it comes to buying machines, however, Hermesmeyer & Greweling is turning the tables around. The NC milling and turning specialist buys used machines from the automobile industry and, with support from HEIDENHAIN, overhauls them for its own purposes.
Mounting Videos for Linear Encoders: Visually Experience Each Step Along the Way
Video tutorials are among the most popular movies on YouTube. This is hardly surprising, since there is no better way to learn about complex processes than through visually experiencing them. That's why our home page now features tutorial videos on mounting HEIDENHAIN linear encoders.
Servicing Courses: Let the Control Help You with Servicing
The HEIDENHAIN servicing courses are of interest not only to machine manufacturers. Users, as well, stand to benefit from learning how the control can support them in troubleshooting and error resolution during servicing.


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Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favor). Take it dear Jesus and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favor will be granted. Never known to fail. K.R


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The Narco-State?
On July 2, Mexico will elect a new president, and the race is expected to be one of the closest in Mexican history. One of the two leading candidates is Francisco Labastida of the ruling Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI). An economist by training, Labastida is a longtime party functionary who has served as the governor of the state of Sinaloa and, most recently, as the minister of gobernacion, or government, the country's second most powerful post. The gobernacion minister is responsible, among other things, for internal security and intelligence, and Labastida—gray-haired, poker-faced, reserved in manner—seems to fit the part.
His main opponent, Vicente Fox of the conservative Partido de Acción Nacional (PAN), is a swaggering former Coca-Cola executive whose cowboy boots make him look even taller than his six-feet-six-inch frame. Fox is given to brash, dramatic pronouncements that have won him much time on Mexico's TV stations, which have traditionally favored the PRI. (The third major candidate, Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas of the leftist Partido de la Revolución Democrático (PRD), lags far behind.) Fox has hammered away at what he considers the costs of seventy years of unbroken PRI rule: pervasive corruption, economic mismanagement, and connivance with the drug traffickers who move huge amounts of cocaine into the United States.
According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), about 60 percent of all the cocaine consumed in the United States enters through Mexico. Mexico is also a major supplier of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine—speed. The revenues from this trade have made the big drug traffickers, the "narcos," a powerful force in Mexico. President Ernesto Zedillo has said they are the nation's most urgent national security concern.
To Vicente Fox, however, the Zedillo government is itself heavily implicated in the drug trade. "The narcos took over the PRI long ago," he has said. "No president from the PRI can solve this because their governments have participated in the drug trade." If elected, Fox says, he will "clean up the place and straighten up government."
Labastida has angrily denied Fox's charges, promising, if elected, to declare "all-out war" on drugs. But he has been dogged by rumors about his complicity with drug traffickers. On April 30, for instance, the Los Angeles Times ran a front-page article headlined "PRI CANDIDATE'S DRUG STANCE STIRS DOUBTS." In its account of Labastida's record as governor of Sinaloa, the Times said that, while there was "no solid evidence" that Labastida had made deals with the powerful traffickers there, interviews with "nearly two dozen" officials and analysts "suggest that Labastida was less than the heroic crusader he has portrayed in his ads." For "American authorities," the paper added, "Labastida's experience is of keen interest. Would it inspire him, if elected, to go after narcotics gangs? The candidate says it would. But others believe that Labastida's experience illustrates why it has been so difficult for the Mexican authorities to make progress against drug cartels."
In recent years similar stories about Mexican drug trafficking have regularly appeared in the US…
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With the clock ticking, here's where we stand. Charles Barkley's pretty much a shoe-in, and Stephon Marbury is surprisingly close to induction (72 percent right now!).
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Whether you have two legs or four, it's fun to run, walk (and bark) in the park!
Green Source DFW invites DCCCD students to the third annual Run for the Environment at Bachman Lake Park on June 3. There will be a 5K chip-timed run, food, drinks and green vendors from around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Registration is normally $25 per attendee, but students at Dallas Community Colleges get in free! Simply visit the registration page and click the "Register" button. On the next page, select $25.00 Pre-Registration, sign the waiver and click the "Get Me Registered" button.
Finally, fill out the information for an individual runner. Under promotional codes, use the comp code: GREENFUN. Your regular registration fee will be waived.
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NEWARK — Police were called in to keep the peace as crowds of collectors waited to get a hot new pair of shoes Friday morning at the NewPark Mall, but no arrests or injuries were reported.
The Air Jordan 11 Retro "Black/Red," priced at $185, are the latest limited-edition release to stir the soles of sneaker fanatics. Previous limited-edition Air Jordan releases have sold out in minutes; resellers were already offering the shoes Friday morning for more than $500 on sites like eBay and Craigslist.
Much like some Black Friday sales, the rush for the shoes can get out of control. The release of another limited-edition Air Jordan in December 2011 forced the temporary closure of some Bay Area malls, with crowds pushing past security at stores in Richmond, San Leandro and Fairfield.
There was the usual pushing and shoving outside the mall before it opened, and outside some of the four stores that were selling the shoes, but there were no major incidents, according to Newark police Sgt. Ray Hoppe. Officers also assisted mall security in escorting buyers to their cars after they had purchased the sought-after shoes.
Some stores ran raffles for the coveted shoes before the Friday morning release, hoping to control the chaos before beginning sales. An employee answering the phone at the NewPark Mall Foot Locker refused to comment, and a listed phone number for Shiekh Shoes was not answered.
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I am using KPG7D program to program a dual head TK730G Kenwood. I know it has 2 banks programed currently and works. Not sure exactly which version it is. It tries to read/write but errors out stating "Check Connection". I looked for the proms but only found one in main unit that read FAA.... I've been told that only windows 98 and older operating systems will work with the KPG7D software. I'm using windows XP. Any one else had this problem
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And yes I even tried different cables and "wiggling the connection".
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XP limits DOS functions so that COM ports are not usable. Use a DOS boot disc or an older computer.
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Just had a 830 come in the other day that read the same thing. Checked the front mic connection and it had been wet, and had corrosion at the back of well, and on the six wires. Cleaned the wires with a small pencil eraser and has worked ever since. Took the corrosion off with a fine blade Xacto knife, being very careful not to bend pins. Hope this helps others too.
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New York, May 29, 2013--Singapore's plan to impose licensing fees on news websites will further stifle the press in the city-state's already claustrophobic media atmosphere, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
"These licensing fees shut another door to public discussion," said Bob Dietz, CPJ's Asia program coordinator. "The regulations allow the government to exert the same pressure on digital media that it already does over traditional print and broadcast media."
Singapore's Media Development Authority (MDA) issued a statement on Tuesday that said that any news websites with an average of at least one Singapore-related news article per week over two months, or any site that gets 50,000 unique visits, must pay 50,000 Singapore dollars (almost US$40,000) to receive an annual license. The payment is similar to what individually licensed TV broadcasters must pay, the statement said.
Channel NewsAsia reported that at least 10 websites currently fall under these guidelines: Asia One, Business Times, Channel NewsAsia, Omy, Stomp, Straits Times, TNP, Today Online, Zaobao, and Yahoo.
The news websites must also remove what the authorities call "prohibited content"--such as any articles that undermine racial or religious harmony--within 24 hours after being notified by the MDA.
The plan is due to take effect June 1.
Any websites that do not comply with the conditions would be fined or suspended, news reports said. The MDA said that the policy could be extended to foreign news sites covering Singapore news.
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The fertile plain of Aranjuez, between the Tagus and Jarama rivers, has been populated since distant times. The current layout dates back to the reign of Felipe II (16th century), who awarded this town the title of Royal Site. Felipe V (17th-18th centuries and Carlos III (18th century) transformed Aranjuez into a centre of the court where the palace architecture goes hand in hand with woods and gardens, all in line with the aesthetic taste of the Enlightenment. The networked layout of the streets of its historic quarter is a product of this rationalist thought.One of the jewels of this town near Madrid, and the origin of its splendour, is its Royal Palace. The current appearance is the result of reconstructions and additions which began with the work of Juan Bautista de Toledo, architect to Felipe II. Over the course of time, other maestros also had a hand in the construction at the service of the Spanish kings, such as Juan de Herrera (designer of the monastery of El Escorial) and Francisco Sabatini (architect to Carlos III, who was responsible for numerous buildings in Madrid). Inside, there are abundant baroque pieces like those we can see in the clock, porcelain and painting rooms (Lucas Jordán, Vicente López or Esquivel...).Gardens of AranjuezAnother characteristic element of Aranjuez is its gardens. Opposite the east façade of the palace is the Flower-bed Garden, English in style, where the fountain sculptures are outstanding. A further two gardens begin near the buildings. Island Garden, so-called because it stretches between the course of the Tagus and the Ría, is another of the places worth strolling through. More wooded is the Prince's Garden, in a French Gothic style. The course of the river, fountains and squares take you to the Casa del Labrador. It is another small palace in the style of the pavilions of Versailles (París), which houses interesting exhibitions of painting. The rest of the town also displays the same values, reflected in the layout of its streets, in the purest baroque style. Uniform buildings, tree-lined streets and spacious avenues are some of its features. A layout which makes it easy to visit other major sites, such as the Mariblanca Fountain, the Royal Theatre, the Servants' and Guest Quarters and Stables or the Food Market. There are also other palaces, such as Osuna, Medinaceli or Godoy. Among the religious architecture, fine examples are the Convent of San Pascual (work of Sabatini with paintings by Megs and Tiépolo), and the churches of Alpajés (a brick construction with a baroque portico) and San Antonio (with its great dome and lonic columns). Aranjuez train station, in a peculiar neomudjar style, is another of the city's monuments. Its tracks go back in time when, between May and September, the Strawberry Train enters into operation.. An old steam engine pulls the carriages on their journey. In addition, we can also visit the Royal Farmhouse of San Isidro, a series of small palaces and gardens.Aranjuez, a city of the court for centuries, conserves many buildings related to leisure. Its bullring houses the Museum "Aranjuez: a festival", where the visitor can get a taste of the bullfighting world and the history of leisure in the city. Meanwhile, the former Queen Mother's Coach Houses now form the Isabel de Farnesio Arts Centre, a site of exhibitions, conferences and concerts.A good time to visit the city is during the celebration of the Festival of the Revolt, declared to be of National Tourist Interest. It is possible to see representations of the storming of the Palace of Godoy and of the Revolt, bull running, bullfights, the descent of the Tagus and musical performances. Both the Tagus and its Canoeing Club and School and the Legarmarejo racecourse, as well as other riding schools, are other leisure possibilities on offer in this area.GastronomyThe fertile fields which surround Aranjuez supply the local cuisine with artichokes, Brussel sprouts, broad beans, asparagus... prepared according to many different recipes. Hunting, so traditional in these woods, offers us excellent specimens of pheasant, partridge and quail. Strawberries are another of its specialities. The province of Madrid offers us different routes so you can get to know every corner. In the capital, Habsburg and Bourbon Madrid, the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofía museums, the traditional neighbourhoods of Lavapies or Chamberí and the designer boutiques of the Salamanca district are just some of its attractions. Other jewels of Madrid, which are also World Heritage Sites, are the city of Alcalá de Henares and the Monastery of El Escorial. In Alcalá, we can visit the famous Complutense University, the Birthplace and House of Miguel de Cervantes (author of "Don Quixote") and a great many palaces and religious convents. El Escorial, which Felipe II ordered to be built in the Guadarrama mountain range, is one of the biggest monuments in the Madrid region, the work of Juan de Herrera. The castle of Manzanares el Real and the Plaza Mayor in Chinchón are other attractions of the region's towns.
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Recognition bill passes lower house
Parliament has taken the next steps towards reconciliation on the fifth anniversary of the national apology to the stolen generation.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott put aside politics on Wednesday as the lower house passed legislation that will create an Act of Recognition of indigenous people.
Ms Gillard described the bill as a promise and an act of preparation and anticipation for a referendum.
The legislation, which contains a two-year sunset clause, is intended to pave the way for constitutional change while giving time to build community support.
"I do believe the community is willing to embrace the justice of this campaign because Australians understand that indigenous culture and history are a source of pride for us all," Ms Gillard told parliament.
The prime minister said the current push for change shared the idealism and dreams of the successful 1967 referendum which allowed indigenous people to vote and be counted in the census.
"This year the youngest voters of that referendum are turning 67," she said.
"I hope they will soon be able to return to the ballot box, perhaps with their children and grandchildren, and again make history."
The prime minister paid tribute to her predecessor, Kevin Rudd, for having the courage to apologise to indigenous people on behalf of all Australians.
"We are only able to consider this Act of Recognition and constitutional change because the apology came first," she said.
Mr Abbott noted that while he and Ms Gillard were often antagonists, on this matter they were partners.
He honoured Ms Gillard's work, as well as that of other leaders who had paved the way over the years including Harold Holt, Gough Whitlam, John Howard, Mr Rudd and Brendan Nelson.
"Most of all I honour the millions of indigenous people, living and dead, who have loved this country yet maintained their identity, and who now ask only that their existence be recognised and their contributions be acknowledged," he said.
Australia now had an opportunity to do what should have been done 200 or 100 years ago.
"We need to atone for the omissions and for the hardness of heart of our forebears to enable us all to embrace the future as a united people," he said.
"We shouldn't feel guilty about our past, but we should be determined to rise above that which now makes us embarrassed."
Mr Abbott said Australia was a blessed country with its climate, land, people and institutions rightly making it the envy of the earth.
"Except for one thing - we have never fully made peace with the first Australians.
"This is the stain on our soul that prime minister Keating so movingly evoked at Redfern 21 years ago."
Both Ms Gillard and Mr Abbott acknowledged finding a form of words for the constitution that made everybody happy would be difficult, but not impossible.
"I believe that we are equal to this task of completing our constitution rather than changing it," Mr Abbott said.
Labor MP Graham Perrett took to Twitter to thank the leaders for their moving speeches.
"The best one I've heard from Tony in my five years in the chamber," he tweeted.
Several other MPs used the social media network to say how proud they were to be able to vote for the bill.
Many indigenous people sat in parliament's public galleries to hear the final debate on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2013.
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I need some flyers for an event which is part amateur show, and part professional dancing. The flyer should appeal to the belly dance community, as well as the general public, plus any ethnic communities that would be interested in the show. I am putting on two shows, and would like one side of the flyer devoted to each show. The first show is with Khaled & Guests, the Second is with Aziza & Guests.
BellyDance Divas
World Class Belly Dance
Desired Color Scheme:
Open (but I don't want to see Khaled in Pink!)
Desired Style:
Open, I like the PHOTOs pages of this webiste http://www.alimahdances.com/photogallery.php, and I have a thing for Fabric & Diamontes
Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); In the format required by http://www.djflyers.co.uk/tandc.asp - Also as Photoshop
*If possible I'd like the work submitted as Photoshop & jpg*
Eventual file size is A7 (which is 74mm x 105 mm), but I'd also like to use it for some posters, so would like it portrait format please.
The aim is to use an image of the main (professional) dancer of the evening, who is a male bellydancer. I like the shots of him that look quite 'male' - particularly the top right shot on this webpage (he's in a black/gold costume).
http://www.bodoura.com/khaled/gallery.html. If you feel another shot would work better, then go ahead with it. Khaled shouldn't look fat in any of the shots - you can fix the photos if you need to.
For the Aziza show, images can be used from http://www.azizashimmy.com/
The flyer should be applicable to those in the belly dance community (who refer to these events as 'Hafla's' - the general non ethnic public, and ethnic groups who also could be interested in attending. This could include the Arab speaking community, Turkish, and Indian/Pakistan communities.
It should also be clear that the flyer is *not* a ticket. In the past, I've had people turn up with them thinking they are tickets!
It should include the following information for the Khaled show:
Egyptian Dance Hafla - Performances
With Khaled 'Golden Hips' & Guests
10th May 2008
Vertigo at The Union
90, John Street
Tickets £8 advance / £10 on the door
Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm
Book tickets online at http://www.tickets-scotland.com credit card hotline 0870 220 1116, buy in person at 239 Argyll Street, Glasgow - 127 Rose Street Edinburgh.
The flyer should also show a special offer I am putting on : "Free Belly Dance Class at 7.15pm for Hafla ticket holders (spaces in the free class are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis) ."
For the Aziza Show:
"Hafla - Performances
With Aziza !
7th Feb 2009
Tickets £8 advance / £10 on the door
Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm
Book tickets online at http://www.tickets-scotland.com credit card hotline 0870 220 1116, buy in person at 239 Argyll Street, Glasgow - 127 Rose Street Edinburgh.
The following text which is applied to both events is : " Don't miss our classes and workshops running all weekend at both events details & class bookings at at http://www.bellydancedivas.co.uk should also be included.
I like the idea of having some arabic writing on the flyer, as it makes the whole thing look more authentic, and could actually be of use to Arabic speakers.
The flyer should also indicate that the show is family friendly.
Colour Scheme is open, but I don't want to see Khaled surrounded by pink!
The flyer will have two sides, one for each event.
Please don't use any cheezy hareem looking scenes, and *if* you need to use more photos of a bellydancer, use mine http://www.bellydancingcaroline.com (there are also more shots of Aziza on http://www.bellydancedivas.co.uk in her Bio section).
The Flyers should include the words "BellyDance Divas Presents:", or "A BellyDance Divas Production"


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You've all got her by now, but nonetheless, here's my review of Octavia! Enjoy! :-)
You've all got her by now, but nonetheless, here's my review of Octavia! Enjoy! :-)
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Awesome review as always, glad i ordered her on sale day. Considering her weak ankles, is it possible for her to stand on all four tentacles?
I don't see the problem with missing boot articulation. If you turn the boots, it wouldn't look anatomically correct anymore.
Looks like a nice figure, not a character I would buy, but cool, that it's a female monster...
She's a fantastic figure! Another great review as usual PD! I figured out the head off procedure as well to put her tentacles on. I hope everyone here was able to get one that wanted one. There shouldn't have been any feet dragging with this one! Even if you aren't a PoP fan…she's just a gorgeous figure!
200X fan? Classic fan? What does that mean? I'm a MotU fan!!!
She's pretty!
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Thank you for the great review.
And i totally agree with you on the NOT leotard issue since she is a water based character a bathing suit makes sense so why change it into a skirt?
She looks great and i can´t wait to get her!
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Her hair is really soft and flexible. I would not mind if future female figures had the same type hair. If there is ever a She-Ra 3.0 I would like this hair on her.
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Yeesh, I do not see what is so wrong with the skirt! I've seen the evidence against it, but I honestly feel the squid-head skirt is better looking and more interesting than a standard leotard. Better matches her theme. I mean I get everyone has thier own personal preference, but this one REALLY baffles me.
Anyway, other than the ankles, I'm really impressed with this one! Would have liked the tentacles to swing forward, but they have more then enough to work with as it is, and any way you pose those tentacles when the swords are on will get you a formidable pose! She always looks ready to slice anything into ribbons. The crossbow was a heck of a nice touch as well!
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She is an awesome figure....I love her 100%....aside from the loose ankles....which I just fixed, and I have a second one from DOS coming for MOSC....she looks awesome carded too.
Scott blaming it on the Horsemen was a lame excuse, when Mattel designers are the ones that translate it into a working figure....they could have opted to keep the boot cut, but they, and they alone chose not to. The Horsemen prototypes are non movable paint samples, not actual figures, that's why they are so brittle, and many have a one piece thigh and crotch assembly....so don't blame lost articulation on the 4H not sculpting in into their prototypes....by that logic, all MOTUC figures would have a solid one piece crotch / thigh assembly with no articulation.
Mattel changed Stinkor, Sorceress, Dekker...etc....after they were sculpted....so....
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Love this figure! The ankles on mine are a bit looser than most of my other recent figures, but it looks like mine are tighter than yours. Haven't had much trouble standing her yet. The left hand (her left) on my figure is open much too far to hold any of her weapons though. Crossbow falls right out.
Anyone notice the 1, 2 , 3 , 4 on each different tentacle?
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1: It is not accurate to the Filmation cartoon. That is a reason I have seen a lot of people cite. If Skeletor had been released wearing a pink hood, while some people may have preferred pink over his traditional purple, I think we could all agree that it was not accurate in terms of previous portrayals.
2: It does not really look like a good skirt. If they decided that Octavia was going to wear a skirt, why not simply make it an actual skirt, as opposed to a strange looking triangle flap? Catra wears a skirt... why not make it look like that? Or like Netossa's? Heck they could have reused that part even. Or the Bubblepower She-Ra skirt.
3: This is an ongoing issue. Adora had a strange looking leotard design, and now so does Octavia. But they have shown the ability with Captain Glenn and Tallstar that they can make shaped pieces that look more like a "leotard" bottom.
Again I get the whole personal preference thing, but I don't get why someone would be "baffled" by people wanting a correct design. It is sort of like doing intentionally reversed forearms on a figure.
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If you are having ankle issues, Octavia is a female figure so she benefits from having the foot peg holes that actually "SNAP" onto the pegs in the stands...she locks in on the Grayskull stands really tight!
Glad you mentioned the leotard problem and the very loose ankles, mine has the the same problem and I dont like the to long and wide leotard for her. Adoras is weird to.
I hope TOYGURU sees that and help to make it better (much smaller) for Glimmer and other girls.
And he should do something for the loose ankles...close the holes in the boots like the male characters...that would help a lot.
I think that the standard Leotard would hinder the articulation. Remember how old figures always had to sit with their legs wide open? I think that to make a real leotard, it would produce a similar effect.
I think it would also be harder to implement because the bottom would have to be closed or molded around the female figure's legs and crotch area, covering the seams and joints, but flexible enough to allow the legs to move normally. Not an easy thing I imagine.
People cite Captain Glenn as an example of how the leotard could be done, but don't forget, that was a removable one piece, non-waist articulated part that had 2 halves.
Do we know for sure if the crotch piece is new? I hadn't heard that.
After opening my Octavia, I'm beginning to think the design on the skirt was meant to fill out her hips. If you go back and look at the prototype pics, her hips seem a little too small, at least according to ideal female/ superheroine proportions (which are not realistic, but they are what we all expect when looking at fantasy characters like these-- the same goes for male characters). Especially when considering the size of her head, and the width of her shoulders from the shoulder pads, her hips really would look too small in comparison if she had the more form fitting unitard. The thickness of the skirt really fills out that form.
I would have preferred the leotard, but maybe this is why they chose the skirt route. Unfortunately, if this is true, I'm guessing it'll be pizza slices from now on!
They want to be as accurate as possible to this, while still offering posability, and living within the constraints of the line. Putting a leotard type bottom on a motuc female buck wouldn't capture the "pointed" look of the cartoon leotard. I often see people say "why didn't they just do what they did with Capn Glenn?" Well, that look doesn't capture the pointy crotch Filmation look very well:
Even with the new buck, you still would have that rounded look. Obviously, the "pointed" look was important to them, as that is what the Horsemen sculpted:
This is also not a total "wrap around" piece, but rather a pointed skirt. Of course, this looks better than the final toy, but this is a one off, hand sculpted piece that doesn't have to deal with the realities of a mass produced toy. Likely in the translation from prototype to real toy, the design team likely had to increase the crotch piece size to improve the final toy's articulation, or as a safety or manufacturing measure, or something. I'm sure they looked at multiple options, and found this was the best one. The only real way to have the pointed look with a wrap around piece would have been to sculpt a whole new crotch, which wasn't going to happen.
So, their two options were a rounded wrap around crotch, or a larger pointed skirt piece. I don't think they could please everyone, especially fans that had ephemeral, impossible notions of what a toy of her would look like in their head. Either way, fans would be whining. I think they made the choice that gives her a look that's unique in the line, looks good, and captures the essence of her Filmation design.
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Those ankles suck!
Why don't you ever pose Horde Prime with your Evil Horde figures in your videos?
My seller/trader/buyer feedback:
Anyway, I personally don't like the leotard look. I don't understand going to war in swimwear. I guess it would make sense for Octavia, but personally I enjoy seeing an alternate take on it. To me it's a lazy design and just kinda squicky for all the women to essentially be swimsuit models.
To me, it's baffling that there are people that think there is some shadowy figure in the bowels of Mattel HQ doing their best to make female figures all slightly off. That's not directed at you, Barezz.
I get that it would not be a full wrap around piece do to the construction of MOTUC. To my knowledge, the only figure that has that type of construction in the line, be it male or female, is King Hiss. What i think might have helped is if the piece was shaped or molded to bend inwards a bit. Look at Snout Spout or Flipshot, they both do so.
I am not expecting a full "brief" piece like say Power Girl or Wonder Woman. But even if she had been designed more like Tallstar (not legs, the "brief/leotard piece) it would have looked better.
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|Pain relief - chiropractic therapy
Chiropractic is a method for diagnosing and treating illnesses that affect the nerves, muscles, bones, and joints of the body. Daniel David Palmer founded chiropractic in 1895. Palmer was a self-taught healer who was studying spinal structure and manipulative techniques when he cured a man of deafness and acute back pain by realigning a displaced vertebra in his back. This and other successes led Palmer to believe that most diseases were a result of abnormal nerve transmission caused by "vertebral subluxation" (that is, misalignment of the spine).
Although most contemporary chiropractic practices have introduced additional therapies, spinal manipulation remains the essence of chiropractic. Today, chiropractic is the third largest independent health profession in the Western world, and the United States alone is home to 52,000 licensed chiropractors who together see 20 million patients a year.
What happens during a visit to a chiropractor?
The first visit typically lasts about an hour. The chiropractor takes a complete health history, including:
- Information on past injuries and illnesses
- Current conditions and medications
- Lifestyle
- Diet
- Sleep habits
- Exercise
- Mental stresses
- Use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco
During a physical exam, the chiropractor also tests the extent of spinal mobility and may perform various diagnostic tests, such as blood pressure and x-rays, to rule out other conditions. Treatment generally begins at either the first or second visit. Patients are typically asked to lie on a specially designed table, where the chiropractor performs the spinal manipulations.
The most common maneuver is manual manipulation, which involves movement of the selected joint to the end of its range, followed by a low-force thrust. The chiropractor may, however, use other treatments including massage and soft-tissue therapies. Some people experience minor aches, stiffness, and tiredness for a few days after the manipulation while their body adjusts to the new alignment.
How many treatments will be required?
More than one session is usually needed to correct a problem; a typical course of treatment lasts several weeks. The chiropractor may suggest two or three sessions a week (lasting only about 10 - 20 minutes), then reduce the frequency to weekly sessions once the condition being treated improves. Patient and chiropractor together evaluate the effectiveness of treatment based on the goals discussed in the first session.
What conditions are treated effectively with chiropractic?
Chiropractic has been shown to be effective for subacute back pain and flare-ups of chronic low back pain. It is also effective for neck pain. Manipulation of joints and the body's soft tissues may also be helpful for pain from other conditions, such as frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and other sports injuries, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Who should not be treated with chiropractic?
Individuals with bone fractures or tumors, acute arthritis, bone or joint infections, or advanced osteoporosis should avoid chiropractic therapy in areas affected by any of these conditions.
Patients should also tell their chiropractor about any physical disabilities they have, or if they are experiencing symptoms of numbness, tingling, weakness, or other neurological problems.
In extremely rare cases, manipulation of the neck has damaged blood vessels or caused strokes. The screening process, however, is designed to detect people at high risk for such problems and avoid neck manipulation.
How can a qualified practitioner be located?
Chiropractors are licensed in all 50 states. A chiropractic degree requires approximately the same number of educational hours as a medical degree, not including a medical doctor's residency training that can more than double this amount of time. The chiropractic program includes clinical experience, basic sciences, and the ability to diagnose structural (spinal) and functional (nervous system) problems.
At least one chiropractic organization serves each state in the U.S. The largest association in the profession of chiropractic is the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). For a list of licensed chiropractors in your area, visit the ACA's web site at www.acatoday.org.
Your doctor may also be able to help.
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With Hurricane Sandy last week and a cold front this week, you'd expect good numbers of Atlantic flyway birds hauling for southern climes. But with a few exceptions, recent weather in the northeast has stalled duck migrations. Geese, on the other hand, are being reported in high numbers from Canada down through the Chesapeake.
"Throughout the Mississippi and Atlantic flyways reports suggest quite slow movement of dabbling ducks south throughout last week with no notable migrations," the nonprofit conservation group Long Point Waterfowl wrote in their weekly migration report. Long Point uses equations to predict waterfowl migration based on weather (click here to jump to bonus info). Hunters up and down the Atlantic flyway have reported similar drops in duck activity since Sandy.
If the birds hunkered down and stayed local during the hurricane, you'd think this week's cold front would push them south. Not really, says Long Point scientist Michael Schummer.
"The cold front that came across the upper Midwest prairie isn't going to do much for us on the Atlantic coast," Schummer said. "Much of the ducks we derive on the east coast don't move west to east." For example, 84 percent of the mallards shot in New York State are hatched and reared in New York State, he said. The rest come from parts of eastern Canada and move west. Divers are an exception, and generally move with cold weather from the Mississippi toward the east coast, but they've yet to come down in significant numbers.
"Birds also move west-to-east through the Great Lakes, down the Finger Lakes and over to Chesapeake Bay, but the bulk of them are still on the Great Lakes," Schummer said. "This has been a tough year so far because there are so few major cold-weather events to really push birds."
According to Avery Pro Staffer Mike Bard in New York, "Ducks acted really goofy for two or three days after the hurricane. They were still here, they just didn't move. Their patterns were very unusual for 72 hours or so." In the week since the storm, Bard has seen a trickle of mallards and black ducks near his Syracuse hunting grounds. Geese are a different story.
"The skies have been black with geese," he said.
Reports from Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania echo those from New York: quite after the storm, followed by lots of geese and reduced duck activity. Things look a little better farther south.
"We had some ducks show up just after Sandy," said Doug Howell, waterfowl biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. "It was our first decent push of the year. Generally early migrants: pintails, widgeon, green-wing teal and we're starting to see woodies from Virginia north moving into our area." The timing couldn't be better as North Carolina's season reopens this Saturday.
The Flight Forecasters
Long Point is a research-based nonprofit that has gained wide acclaim in the waterfowl community over the last few years. Their migration model is based on studies in Missouri that mapped duck abundance numbers to historic weather data going back to 1950. Schummer and company broke weather down to a series of variables that effect ducks: average daily temperature, number of consecutive days below freezing, how many inches of snow and the number of consecutive days with snow cover.
It all started out of graduate work at Mississippi State University.
"Hunters in Mississippi wanted to know if mallards were going to show up and when, so we tried to figure out exactly how ducks interpret weather," Schummer said. "Now we see what we do as an outreach program to the waterfowl community."


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Dwarves are my favourite fantasy characters. Maybe they're not to big, but they are strong and tough creatures :)
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