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My daughter is trying to compare medical treatments and outcomes during the Civil War and during the current wars. Broadly speaking, that's quite easy, 'cause all you really need to know are antibiotics and sterile techniques. Everything else is a subset (and yes, I know I'm grossly over-simplifying).
The problem for her is the level of detail she needs. For example, she needs to know the number of amputations performed. I can't seem to communicate to her that, in the old days, they cut things off because they couldn't fix them; nowadays, medical amputations usually finish the job that an IED started.
More generally, she needs statistics on medical treatments and outcomes during the current wars — the numbers of wounded and the numbers of surgical procedures performed. Also, are any troops dying of infectious diseases? (I know that, during the Civil War, dysentery was a great killer, just as malaria decimated troops in the Pacific.) My daughter also insists that she wants data on the number of troops nowadays dying of infected wounds.
Do you guys have any suggested websites? My searches have been ineffectual. Comparing the state of medicine during the Civil War to the state of medicine now isn't just comparing apples to oranges, it's comparing shoes to caterpillars.


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I want to be wowed. I want a sense of magic in my life. I want, simply, to be amazed.
Many of us feel this way, and this basic human desire has given rise to incredible new "realities" -- such as virtual, augmented and mixed reality -- that have recently made unprecedented strides. Still, skeptics believe this technology is just the latest marketing fad.
Full disclosure: I am a virtual reality evangelist who pioneered an experimental VR lab at my advertising agency. But years of zealotry and experience have led me to develop keen insights. I'm here to tell you that VR is the future, and the future is now. Here's why I think you should start taking VR seriously:
VR is a mass-market technology
Piper Jaffray estimates consumers will buy more than 10 million VR headsets before year's end, and a recent Nielsen Media Lab study found that 24% will likely use or purchase VR in the next year. People interested in VR are early adopters who pay a premium for high-end products.
YouTube and Facebook have allowed us to dip our toes in the virtual reality waters. The YouTube 360 channel has more than 1.3 million subscribers, and its action thriller "Help" has been viewed 2 million times. Facebook 360 Video has been a hit with consumer-generated and brand-created content since it debuted this summer, and Mark Zuckerberg demoed an in-the-works version of Facebook VR with built-in social and sharing at an Oculus conference. He promises an untethered headset is forthcoming at a lower price than Oculus Rift's $600.
You can't get much more mass than Pokémon Go, an AR game that's had some 500 million downloads since its summer launch and become the highest-grossing app ever in the U.S. It has users in 100 countries.
The application for Google Cardboard has been downloaded more than 10 million times, proving that an inexpensive piece of tech can flourish alongside sophisticated gadgets, and Samsung Gear VR is predicted to sell nearly 5.5 million units this year, according to IHS.
Just this month, Google unveiled its Daydream platform with a comfy View headset, Sony PlayStation VR launched to projections of nearly 1.5 million units sold and Oculus announced the December release of its Touch hand-held motion controllers. The company also plans to invest $250 million in entertainment and games content.
VR is drawing master storytellers
Jon Favreau ("The Jungle Book," "Iron Man" franchise) released his VR experience "Gnomes & Goblins" as a free preview for the HTC Vive headset this fall, and he's one of a growing number of filmmakers who have produced VR extras for their big-screen projects. Christopher Nolan for "Interstellar" is another. Meanwhile, heavyweights such as Industrial Light & Magic's xLab plot VR's entertainment evolution.
STX Entertainment, the scrappy young studio behind this summer's millennial horror fan fave "Don't Breathe," recently bought VR producer Surreal, and "The Simpsons" incorporated VR into its 600th episode this Halloween.
VR is a brand builder
Brands have been lightning-fast to debut VR in their marketing. Oculus partnered with the NBA for a 25-minute documentary in VR called "Follow My Lead: The Story of the 2016 NBA Finals" about the epic showdown between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.
Esquire partnered with whisky brand The Macallan for an augmented reality ad in the November issue. Readers can watch the 3-D ad through the free Aurasma app, in which mascot Esky comes to animated life and pours a glass of The Macallan's new scotch blend, Double Cask 12 Years Old.
Astounding results have poured in from VR experiences like the Mountain Dew, NBA, Google and Tilt Brush campaign, which debuted ahead of the NBA All-Star Game in Toronto. The experience received about 150 million views, which Pepsi's marketing executives called "Super Bowl-like" scale. Brands as varied as Lionsgate ("The Blair Witch Project"), GE, The New York Times and Hong Kong Airlines have launched 360 video campaigns.
VR is attracting the smart money
In the first half of this year, venture capital firms invested $1.3 billion in 76 VR/AR deals. A big chunk went to Magic Leap, the secretive Florida startup that's working on a HoloLens competitor and gathering $1.4 billion from the likes of Google, Warner Bros. and Alibaba. If rumors are true, we'll soon have a peek at its next-gen Google Glass-type product in January at the annual Consumer Electronics Show.
Additionally, approximately 690 VR startups have brought in an average of $4.5 million each in venture capital. The sharpest minds in business and tech -- including Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Ma and George Lucas -- are heavily invested.
VR is thrilling!
Renowned sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke said, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
It feels as if we have just discovered the virtual reality spellbook and are only beginning to learn how to harness its power.

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A new report by analyst firm Frost and Sullivan claims the Australian market for managed security services will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.6 per cent between 2006 and 2012 reaching $843.1 million.
It estimates the market for hosted e-mail filtering in Australia will grow at a CAGR of 38.1 per cent between 2006 and 2011 and identifies MessageLabs as the market leader.
The report said MessageLabs had 63 per cent of the Australian market for hosted e-mail filtering services.
The market drivers for this service range from access to specialist skills to lower costs and ease of management.
According to Frost and Sullivan the current market penetration of managed security is a little less than half of Australian businesses but this rate will increase in the next three years.
Dubbed MSSPs (Managed Security Service Providers), the report said customers look to outsourcing for consistency with a company wide security policy and to remain continually abreast of the latest threats and trends.
Moreover, the service is backed by strong service-level agreements (SLAs).
One company that recently outsourced its e-mail filtering is property consultancy, Savills.
The company's Asia IT director, Eddie Overington, said Savills was previously using an appliance that had become ineffective and unable to handle increasingly sophisticated spam techniques.
Since outsourcing, Overington said these attacks have stopped.
"The return on investment has been substantial. There is no software to update and manage which allows my staff to focus on core business projects," he said.
MessageLabs A/NZ country manager, Andrew Antal, said the local market for managed security services is certainly maturing.
He pointed to an IDC report which supports Frost and Sullivan's latest report.
IDC forecasts hosted services to grow at a CAGR of 36.3 per cent between 2006 and 2011.
However, in Gartner's Executive Programs (EXP) survey, which covers 115 Australian IT managers, security wasn't identified as a top 10 priority in 2008.
The survey, which was released last week, found CIOs in Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) expect their budget to increase by only 1.1 percent this year.
As a result there wasn't a lot of spending allocated to security.
Although security technologies did not make the top 10 in A/NZ it came in at number six worldwide and number two in Asia.


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In my experiences with ISPs, I've always found Comcast to be significantly better than Verizon. Now Comcast's CEO and Prez Brian Roberts is really sticking it to the big V. Yesterday, he showed off a new cable modem that's capable of downloading at an astounding 150 megabits/sec and uploading at…well, the report doesn't say, but it sure as hell better be faster than the 30KB/sec max I get now. This new modem uses DOCSIS 3.0 technology to increase speeds through bonding cable lines together, allowing for a bigger pipe to shove
So, excited? I was, until I read that it's going to be a few years until both the technology and modem hit the consumer market. Comcast is using the new modem to compete with Verizon's FIOS system, which I think 19 people total have. But it may be worth the wait. From the article:
In the presentation, ARRIS Group Inc. chief executive Robert Stanzione downloaded a 30-second, 300-megabyte television commercial in a few seconds and watched it long before a standard modem worked through an estimated download time of 16 minutes.
Stanzione also downloaded the 32-volume Encyclopaedia Britannica 2007 and Merriam-Webster's visual dictionary in under four minutes, when it would have taken a standard modem three hours and 12 minutes.
"If you look at what just happened, 55 million words, 100,000 articles, more than 22,000 pictures, maps and more than 400 video clips," Roberts said. "The same download on dial-up would have taken two weeks."
The dial-up comparison is a bit dated and lame, but still, those speeds are enough to garner my attention. Consider me sold Comcast.


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Louise Triance's post about UK workers wanting a siesta coincided with a report from Reuters yesterday, that Hungary may be undergoing a referendum on whether or not an afternoon nap becomes a legal requirement for the workplace. I'm not sure that Hungary's employers should be too worried yet though, since the fall of communism in 1989 there have been plenty of referendums and only two have passed – joining NATO and the European Union.
Still, it highlighted the work/life balance issue once more. Back in January, This is Money reported that Britons work the longest hours in Europe. Our continental cousins work far less hours, in France the average is 38.2 per week, in Germany it's 39.9 and yet in the UK it's 43.5. As a nation, we have a culture of unpaid overtime, and being the last to leave the office can be seen as a badge of status – I'm the busiest person here, I can't possibly leave on time (although you could argue if you worked smarter, and got your job done during the core work hours you wouldn't need to stay behind).
Some of the more enlightened employers are now actively encouraging their employees to go home on time instead of burning the midnight oil in the office.
As a recruiter, when I interview candidates and ask what they would like from their next job, work/life balance comes at the top of a lot of lists. Flexible working, working from home, 3 and 4 day weeks are all regular requests. Those employers who are keen to get the best talent, and retain the best people, are aware that offering these benefits can be a huge draw and are often more highly valued than a pay rise.
Still, an afternoon kip would be nice. Wonder if I could nip off to the boardroom and have a cat nap?


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International Advisory Board of Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies consists of 14 members from different countries and members are appointed to 3 years.
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- Hannu Saloniemi, Professor Emertitus at University of Helsinki, Finland
- Kalev Jõgiste, Professor at Estonian university of Life Sciences, Estonia
- Mašek Jiri, Vice-dean ofFaculty of Engineering in Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Czech Republic
- Karsten Jørgensen, Professor at Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
- Sabina Źróbek, Professor at University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland
- Maciej A. Orzechowski, Researcher at Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland
- Arvydas Povilaitis, Professor at Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania
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The Volkswagen Group plans to introduce several new SUV in next few years. One of the most expected models is definitely a Touareg. This mid-size luxury crossover was originally launched in 2002. Current model is in its second generation, which came in 2010. According to the latest reports, this model will be replaced soon. The third-generation model is expected to come in 2017. It is still unknown will it be named as 2017 or 2018 year model, but in this text we will call it the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg. New model will be completely redesigned and it will come with numerous changes like new platform, new look, engines etc.
2017 Volkswagen Touareg details
As we already said, 2017 Volkswagen Touareg will come with plenty of novelties. It will ride on the company's versatile MLB platform, which will be adapted for the SUV type of vehicles and used for some other crossovers of this corporation such as Porsche Cayenne or Audi Q7. When it is about visual aspect of the car, not much is known at this moment. It is expected that 2017 VW Touareg will come without some radical changes and that will keep in the same, evolutional way, just like previous models. It is expected that many of styling cues will be borrowed from new Passat that is sold overseas. At this point all of these details are just a speculation. New model is still somewhere in mid-phase of development so it isn't wonder that test model wasn't spotted yet. For the U.S. market, 2017 Volkswagen Touareg will be built in Chattanooga plant in Tennessee.
2017 Volkswagen Touareg engine
This brand is known for its excellent aggregates, so there are big expectations from 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, when it is about performances. It is expected that new model will be offered in various variants, but exact units are still unknown. It is still unknown what engine will carry over and which ones will be replaced. All in all, it is expected that base model will be powered with some 4-cylinder unit. A six cylinder unit is also expected, while V8 variant of third-generation model is under question. Hybrid powertrain is expected to remain, but some modifications are possible. It is also expected that 2017 Volkswagen Touareg will come with new 10-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox.
2017 Volkswagen Touareg release date
It is still early to speculate about possible release date of 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, but it is for sure that it will come somewhere in 2017.


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As we age, our eyesight gradually weakens. And due to what we eat — for example eating the wrong types of food such as refined sugar, rather than a better choice stevia extract — we speed up the process and can even cause blindness in ourselves.
Certain other factors aside from what we eat can also contribute. Factors such as pollution, not protecting our eyes when in bright light, not exercising our eyes.
I'm talking about diseases such as Caratacts and Glaucoma.
We've all heard the old joke:
Q: How do you know carrots are good for your eyes?
A: Because you never see a rabbit wearing glasses!
Well, what if there was a better food?
Or better yet, a more effective food group to help your body naturally prevent blindness?
Would you regularly eat foods from that group?
What if we told you…
Regularly Eating Green Leafy Vegetables Reduces Your Risk Of Glaucoma
According to a recent follow up study led by Jae H. Kang, Sc.D., of Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, and colleagues eating more leafy green vegetables helps protect your eyes from developing Glaucoma
They evaluated the association between dietary nitrate intake, derived mainly from green leafy vegetables, and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG; optic nerve damage from multiple possible causes that is chronic and progresses over time).
Let's take a step back for a minute.
Two Types Of Glaucoma
cdc.gov/ says:
There are two major categories "open angle" and "closed angle" glaucoma.
Open angle, is a chronic condition that progress slowly over long period of time without the person noticing vision loss until the disease is very advanced, that is why it is called "sneak thief of sight."
Angle closure [Closed angle] can appear suddenly and is painful. Visual loss can progress quickly; however, the pain and discomfort lead patients to seek medical attention before permanent damage occurs.
How Dangerous is Glaucoma?
According to National Institutes of Health nih.gov, today about 2.3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma. It is estimated that an additional 2 million have the disease but don't know it.
In their evaluation, the researchers found "evidence suggests that nitrate or nitrite, precursors for nitric oxide, is beneficial for blood circulation."
The researchers also found that greater intake of dietary nitrate and green leafy vegetables was associated with a 20 to 30 percent lower POAG risk; the association was particularly strong (40-50% — LOWER risk) for POAG with early paracentral visual field loss &&40;a subtype of POAG linked to dysfunction in blood flow autoregulation&41;.
Wouldn"t it be a great idea to eat more green leafy vegetables. Especially since eating more leafy green vegetables is associated with a 20-30% — LOWER risk of primary open-angle glaucoma.
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Sri Rama Krishna Ashrama: Discourse on `Astha Vakra Geetha' by V. Chandrasekhara Sarma, 7.30 a.m. and discourse on `Sreemannarayaneeyam' by S.N.G.V. Raghunadhacharyulu, Sri Sathyanarayana Swamy Temple, Ashokanagar, 6.30 p.m.
Ramakrishna Math: `Discourse on life and teachings of Swami Yoganandaji' by Swami Srikantananda, Math premises, Domalguda, 5.45 p.m.
Aarsha Vidya Sagar: Talk on `Mundaka Upanishad' by Swamini Atmalinanda Saraswathi, Niraj Public School, Ameerpet, 8 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
Islamic Academy of Sciences: Discourse on Quran by Mir Aneesuddin, Jamia Masjid, Gun Foundry, 1.30 p.m.
Federation of Women Lawyers of A.P.: International Women's Day Celebrations, Chief Justice of A.P. High Court, G.S. Singhvi, chief guest, High Court premises, 11 a.m.
Shilparamam: Andhra Natyam by Moulika & Sravya Shilparamam, Madhapur, 6.30 p.m.
Kalasagaram: Bharatnatyam by Nikita & Niveta, Keyes High School, 6.30 p.m.
Minaaz Art Gallery: Animals in contemporary art - exhibition of paintings, etchings, drawings & sculpture, 100 Banjara Petals, Road No.5, Banjara Hills, 4 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
South Central Railway Women's Welfare Organisation: `Sur Sandhya', SCR General Manager D.N. Mathur, chief guest, Rail Kalarang, 6.30 p.m.
Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages: Cheran Film Festival, `Autograph' & `Thavamai Thaavamirunthu', Gokak auditorium, Tarnaka, 10.30 a.m. & 2.30 p.m.


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Cingular, Sprint, And Qwest Block Access To Free Conference Call Services
Cingular blocked access to free conference call providers; Sprint and Qwest found Cingular's chutzpah inspiring, and followed suit. At issue is a charge Iowa-based companies pass along to national carriers.
The 712 area code used by these services allow the local carriers to charge a number of subsidies to those carrying the incoming calls due to the location of the tiny, rural exchange. These fees are split between the local exchange and the "free" conference call company, which allows them to make a pretty penny. The fees for these calls made into 712 are higher than those charged by other exchanges, and AT&T/Cingular has in fact filed a lawsuit against these Iowa-based telcos for what Cingular claims are violation of a number of laws and FCC decisions.
Reader Mike asked Cingular to explain their action. Their response, inside…
Cingular explained their actions to Mike.
Subject: Re: Cingular Wireless Customer Email – West – [CUST] (x)
Thank you for taking the time to e-mail Cingular Wireless regarding your conference calling feature. I am happy to help you with your inquiry and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Cingular Wireless has restricted various numbers from being dialed from the wireless handset. This was done because of billing issues regarding charges associated with calling certain chat and conference lines, or because of the potential for fraud posed by certain 900 and 976 numbers.
The information in the contract states, Cingular may choose not to provide service to certain classes of numbers. Examples include 976 and 900 numbers, and certain chat and conferencing services that result in the end user and/or Cingular being charged excessive rates.
We have identified a billing issue with these numbers that does not allow allow us to bill them correctly. You can still access these numbers from a landline phone.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to serve you. Please let us know if we can assist in any other way, and thank you for choosing Cingular Wireless!
Amanda Tabb
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The 'billing issue' Cingular refers to is an FCC regulation that allows rural telecoms to charge extra for connecting calls made to their network. To add insult to injury, you cannot "still access these numbers from a landline phone" if your landline provider is Qwest.
Free conference call providers are not staying silent. One, FreeConference, has characterized the move as "a coordinated effort to force you to use the paid services [telecoms] provide." As a temporary measure, they are evading the restrictions by offering free conference calls using numbers in the 641 area code. — CAREY GREENBERG-BERGER
AT&T/Cingular blocks cellular customers from free conference call services [Ars Technica]
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In Hall B8 the focus is on maritime security and defence
Cyber-attack, piracy and container theft – shipping companies and ports are subject to an increasing amount of criminal activity. Sellers and providers from the fields of cyber-defence, anti-piracy, protection of ports as critical infrastructure, ship security and anti-terrorism will be given the ideal opportunity to present their products and new developments in Hall B8.
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Mood Swing Comedy is a production group headed by Kevin Ricotta , Mike Gifaldi and Jimmy LeChase. They are based in Portland, Rochester and NYC.
This October they will embark on a nano-tour of the great state of Oregon. For 3 consecutive nights they will perform in 3 different cities.
From October 12th to October 15th, Kevin, Mike and Jimmy will be performing in Portland, Salem and Eugene, OR at The Waypost , Capitol City Theater and Old Nick's Pub , respectively.
The boys have started booking special guest comedians, muscians and other surprises to make each show fun and unique and, most importanly, funny.
Unfortunately, we can't do this alone; which is why we're asking for a little help from our friends, family and fans to get us where we need to be.
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Something like Intel 660p has 5 years warrantyCleffy said:I think the argument is now on longevity of some of the nVME drives. Something like the Intel 660 is cheap for its performance, but there is this aura that it won't last long.
Realistically, with the ability to backup your entire drive over a cloud service. I think the risk of data failure is reduced.
Torval said:I don't compare hdd and ssd storage directly anymore because I use them for different purposes. SSD storage is for daily use and hdd storage is for backups and files I don't need much.My main 2 Samsung SSD are pooled together in a 1.8TB logical volume. There is a third LITEON 256GB SSD with it's own mount point and a 1TB WD hdd I use for backups and storage. I also have a 3TB WD MyCloud (hdd drives) I use for spare network storage, redundent backup, or archiving old backup sets when I need to create a new one.Everything runs on the SSDs - OS, Steam, games, software, files, etc. because the relative cost is irrelevant to me. The absolute fixed cost of running SSDs is reasonable enough to me that the benefits outweigh the expense.
Brenics ~ Just to point out I do believe Chris Roberts is going down as the man who cheated backers and took down crowdfunding for gaming.
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The answer was simple - scour the amaetur wrestling world for the next "big thing."
The list of amaetur wrestlers who made significant contributions in the world of sports-entertainment is too expansive to list here, but we'll try and mention some of the more prominent names that made their mark inside the squared circle.
Verne Gagne, a WWE Hall of Famer, was a member of the 1948 United States Olympic Wrestling team at 191 pounds. Gagne went on to purchase the Minneanapolis Boxing and Wrestling Club in 1960, leading to the former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher to create the American Wrestling Association and become the AWA World Champion 10 different times before his retirement in 1981.
Arguably, the most talented and skilled amaetur to migrate to the professional level was my personal favorite, Danny Hodge. Hodge went to two Olympic games, never lost a single match in college at Oklahoma University, won three national titles (freshman weren't eligible in those days) and never allowed a single point to be scored against him his senior year, which is unfathomable to this day.
The Heisman Trophy equivalent in collegiate wrestling is named the Dan Hodge Award, which illustrates just how Dan is perceived within that culture. Hodge and Lou Thesz were at one time considered "Wrestling Gods" in Japan (no offense JBL) as Dan traveled the world defending the NWA Junior Heavyweight Title for wrestlers weighing 225 pounds or less. For my money, Dan Hodge is the greatest amateur wrestler ever produced in the USA.
Jack Brisco, an alumnus of my Sooners' rival, the Oklahoma State Cowboys, became the first Native American to win an NCAA wrestling title. He achieved this prestigious honor in 1965, his junior year. Brisco was never taken down a single time in that season, which was and still is unheard of. "Handsome" Jack easily made the transition to the professional ranks and became a two-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion. In 2008, Jack and his younger brother, Gerald, were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Gerald followed Jack into amateur wrestling and after winning two AAU titles, was awarded a full academic scholarship to Jack's alma mater, OSU. Gerald went on to continue his family's championship legacy, winning the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship. Gerald and Jack also won the NWA World Tag Team Championships three times. The WWE Hall of Famer still works for WWE, scouting college wrestling tournaments for potential WWE Superstars.
South Korea's Riki Choshu, Canada's Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon and Earl McCready, who many say was the Great White North's greatest all-around athlete, and Japan's Jumbo Tsuruta, Yoshiaki Yatsu and Masa Saito (aka Mr. Saito) were other distinguished grapplers who earned their stripes in the amateur world and then became mainstream sports stars while seamlessly moving into the world of sports-entertainment.
Dale Lewis, also out of Oklahoma University, became a respected pro wrestler as Professor Dale Lewis after being a national champion for the Sooners. Lewis' teammate at OU was my mentor, Cowboy Bill Watts, who was unable to unseat Lewis in practice, but earned much more fame and sold more tickets in the pros than Lewis. Watts headlined Madison Square Garden in his third year in the business, which was an amazing feat.
Other notable amateurs include another Minnesota native, the accomplished Brad Rheingans, who was favored to win the 1980 Olympics until the games were boycotted by the U.S. Rheingans is also the man that first trained Brock Lesnar after Lesnar left Minnesota with a national championship to his credit.
Longtime fans will remember Allen Coage, aka Bad News Brown, medaled in the Olympics in judo before becoming a viable, main event star for Stampede Wrestling in Calgary, Alberta, and then WWE.
Of course, Kurt Angle won the Gold Medal in the 1996 Olympic Games before signing with WWE and launching a superbly successful career. Amateur greats Kurt and Brock crossed paths in WWE, which helped elevate the athleticism on the WWE roster to new heights at that time.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention amateur weightlifting great Mark Henry, The World's Strongest Man, who represented the USA in the Olympic Games and who has gone on to become one of the most dominating competitors in WWE.
Jim Raschke aka Baron Von Raschke from Nebraska was another amateur great in Greco-Roman Wrestling before launching an amazing and long career in the pros primarily in the AWA.
The same can be said for others like Frenchman Henri Deglane; weightlifter Harold Sakata, aka Mr. Togo, who became famous for playing the character Oddjob in the James Bond movie "Goldfinger"; American freestyle wrestling super-heavyweight Chris Taylor, who was started in the biz by Verne Gagne; and Hiroshi Hase, one of my all-time favorite wrestlers who went on to become the equivalent of a senator in Japan after a marvelous ring career.
On a very personal note, my dear friend, the late Steve "Dr. Death" Williams was a four-time amateur wrestling All-American who also lettered and started four years on the football team at Oklahoma. I've met no man walking the face of the earth tougher than Doc. R.I.P., my friend.
Interesting bit of trivia, every year from 1906 through 1996, with one exception (1952), there was at least one medalist who went from the Olympics into sports-entertainment.
Coming full circle, WWE is now actively scouting the amateur ranks more thoroughly than ever before, including Olympians from around the world, in search of gifted, world class athletes who have the overall skill set to become major stars in WWE.


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